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Shipmate September 1999

Volume 62, No. 7

Fe^xures Superintendent's Call U S N A ' s Strategic Plan

by Vice Admiral John Ryan '67, U.S.

Navy

3 Distinguished Graduate Award Admiral Thomas Hinman Moorer '33, USN Navy (Ret.)

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

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Homecoming Golf Tournament

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USNA's Ethics Conference

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Navy/Airforce Football Game Tailgate

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Service Academy Career Conference

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They Don't Make 'Em Liks They Used To

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Index of Advertisers

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Synopsis of BOT Meeting

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An Ocean Away Integrity Now More Than Ever

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Ring Bank

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Homecoming 1999

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Bravo Zulu

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All Hands

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Mail Boat

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Navy Academics Oceanographic Research

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U S N A A l u m n i Association's First Recipient

8 Honor Bound A m e r i c a n Prisioners of W a r in S o u t h East Asia

14 Looking Back...

2 5 Years Afterward

by Commander Paul E. Galanti U.S. Navy (Ret.)

Navy Athletics '62,

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Class News

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In Business...

148 Services from our Alumni Family

The Night Has a Thousand Eyes LeRoy Taylor, U.S. Navy

COVER; Admiral Thomas Moorer, the first recipient of the USNA Alumni Association's Distinguished Graduate Award. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Naval Institute.

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Chapter News 127 "But still when tuio or three shall meet..."

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Superintendent's Call

I am very pleased and proud to report the Naval Academy has completed and is implementing a ten-year strategic plan that holds immense promise to make a great institution even better. We live in a world marked by accelerating advances in science and technology that are changing society, the economy, politics and warfare in profound ways. One thing that will not change during this transformation is the requirement for the Naval Academy to continue to produce leaders of great character and competence to serve America. I want to share with you the set of initiatives we believe will help produce Academy graduates that are prepared to continue our proud legacy of leadership and service while ensuring their success in meeting challenges of the 2 P century.

The plan is grounded in the Naval Academy's two major objectives: attract the best candidates committed to service to our country, and graduate the highest quaUty junior officers capable of superior combat leadership and performance in the Navy and Marine Corps.

Competition for qualified prospective midshipmen is increasingly keen and will intensify further in the next decade. There are a growing number of peer institutions which

offer well-established, appealing, and competitive programs. Our national economic prosperity has resulted in increased opportunities for free education and scholarships for top-notch students. Furthermore, whether we like it or not, there is a decreased national awareness of the military. Today, fewer young men and women have knowledge of or ties to the Naval Academy.

As we look to the future, the attractiveness of the Naval Academy will depend upon our unique undergraduate program that focuses on mental, physical and moral fitness, and the quality and variety of our academic and athletic programs and facilities. But, above all, our enduring emphasis on leadership and professional excellence is what will meike the Naval Academy an institution without peer.

Preparing Midshipmen to be leaders for the coming century is increasingly complex.

Character and integrity will always be the bedrock of effective leadership, but additional skills are needed. Naval forces of the next century will employ increasingly sophisticated, highly lethal technologies. Our forces will operate in a dynamic geo-political environment driven by ethnic, cultural and religious forces. More than ever, our graduates must be prepared to make moral and ethical decisions in chaotic, rapidly changing situations.

To address these issues as well as other key forces shaping the future, our strategic plan is necessarily one of the most extensive and thorough Naval Academy strategic planning efforts. This plan goes beyond previous ef-

(1) Strategic Initiative: Center for the Study of Professional Military Ethics Purpose: Enhance the ethical development of current and future leaders at the Naval Academy, the Navy, Marine Corps, Department of Defense and beyond Initiative Description: - Supports the activities/programs of the Ethics Center established by the Secretary of the Navy in 1998 - Provides relevant and innovative programs to enhance the midshipmen's abiUty to deal with ethical issues they may encounter as Navy and Marine Corps officers - Programs include case studies and other curriculum materials, seminars, conferences, lecmre series, the Ethics Essay Prize, Ethics for the Junior Officer, faculty development workshops, "Ethics at the Movies," a resident fellows program and sponsored research in the field of ethics Expected Outcome/Benefit: - Enrich the intellectual life of USNA in the field of ethics - Enhance the teaching of ethics throughout the military education and training systems

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forts. It is requirements-based and will drive investment of available resources over the next several years. Our planning process has been a vital element of our strategic plan. To develop a complete and executable plan, we ensured our process was as inclusive as possible by obtaining the input of many Academy stakeholders, including midshipmen, faculty, staff, alumni, active duty personnel, our Board of Visitors and senior Navy and Marine Corps leadership.

Unquestionably, the plan is the result of the thoughtful and constructive suggestions of our stakeholders, including our alumni. In fact, our plan is enormously better because of your interest and involvement. Overall, Naval Academy planners conducted 24 interviews, 29 workshops involving more than 300 broadly selected stakeholders, and 34 extensive engagements with senior civilian and military officials. Additionally, we received thousands of stakeholder responses electronically and by letter. Accordingly, we are confident our plan is inclusive and representative of our stakeholders' many perspectives.

To continue to attract talented and dedicated young men and women and prepare them effectively for service and leadership in the next century, we must bridge the gap between today's Naval Academy and what will be required of us in the future. The following 28 strategic initiatives have been identified as a "blueprint for action" to move us successfully through the next decade. They are not prioritized, nor have we embellished them to sell them. Here are the key components.

- Conduct executive and other outreach programs in ethics, which will link the Naval Academy's work in this field to government service, academia, and the private sector (2) Strategic Initiative: Military Faculty Development Purpose: Attract the best officers to apply for duty at the Naval Academy and prepare them to be highly effective teachers at semester's start Initiative Description: - Incentive Program Develop an awareness program that includes: - Advertising the challenges and opportunities of teaching at USNA - Statutory and administrative board precepts that address the nomination process and significance of duty at USNA - Assurances to career officers that USNA duty is viewed favorably for promotion Eind follow-on assignments - Attractive tuition assistance for career officer graduate education while at USNA - Faculty Qualification Program Improve military faculty teaching competency by:

- Supporting the Navy's ongoing graduate education program - Encouraging the Chief of Naval Personnel to order in replacement officen to arrive in time to allow instructor preparation prior to the beginning of the academic semester - Employing USNA and department resources to formaQy train newly arriving military officers to become effective instructors - Instimting three-year military faculty tour assignments to facilitate greater teaching experience and continuity in the class room - Continue to evolve and expand the Permanent Military Professor (PMP) program.

Expected Outcome/Benefit: - Ensure the most competent officers are assigned to teach at USNA - Improve the quaUty of military faculty instruction and the educational environment - Maximize the benefit of a USNA tour for our military faculty (3) Strategic Tnitiativc: Civilian Faculty Development Purpose: Improve the scholarship and teaching skills of our civilian faculty and continue to attract the highest quality new faculty Tnitiative Description: - Faculty Skills Development Provide development fimds for faculty to: - Improve their teactiing skills and teaching methods - Introduce new technologies to their courses - Remain current in their discipline Skills development programs will include: - Sabbatical leave - Participation at professional meetings, conferences, workshops and short courses - Funded Faculty Chairs Faculty chairs make significant teaching contributions to our midshipmen by: - Renewing faculty expertise - Enhancing the reputation / credentials of the department when hiring faculty - Providing reUef for permanent faculty to rotate on sabbatical leave Begin with one chair per Division; eventually expand to one per Department - Research Opportunities Aggressively pursue faculty and Midsiiipman research opportunities Build on current programs underway by the Academic Dean Augment research through joint ventures with private industry and collaborations with other institutions.

- CivUian Faculty Hiring and Compensation Ensure the total civilian faculty compensation plan is competitive with peer institutions Expected Outcome/Benefit: - Improved teaching and learning environment for midshipmen - AbUity to atttact and retain the best faculty (4) Strategic Initiative: Leadership Development Enhancements Purpose: Improve midshipmen leadership skills through better integration of leadership concepts and principles in the curriculum Initiative Description: - Combines several existing efforts with new programs to fiirther improve leadership teaching and learning in and out of the classroom Leadership Education - Establish an endowed Leadership Development Chair to lead curriculum development and teach - Develop and update leadership case studies

- Establish and coordinate an inspiring classroom guest speaker series - Establish funded Visiting Leadership Fellows who will bring mature leadership experience to the classroom Leadership Programs - Continue the highly successful Class of '38 Leaders' Forum - Coordinate the aimual Class of '64 Ethics Dinner - Manage the Class of '38 Leadership Library and Class of '36 "Great Leaders Biography Wall" - Conduct an annual Naval Leadership Conference Leadership Support - Provide foundation for midshipmen's personal leadership library - Fully endow the Distinguished Leadership Chair - Fully endow the Distinguished Chair in Ethics - Conduct summer leadership instructor training Expected Outcome/Benefit: - Improve leadership development and education - Enhance USNA's position as a national resource for the study of leadership - Provide Midshipmen with a broader oppormnity to engage proven leaders - Allow leadership and ethics faculty to focus more on teaching and scholarship (5) Strategic Initiative: Integral USNA At-Sea Experience Purpose: Foster our Midshipmen's love of the sea and the naval service, and develop their basic seamanship skills Initiative Description: - Provide the needed facilities and craft for a vibrant and dynamic atsea training experience integral to USNA. Repair and expand the Robert Crown Sailing Center to provide upgraded locker rooms for both men and women and expanded training, storage and repair facilities Complete a phased / total replacement of 20 Navy 44 foot sailing craft plus the acquisition of 4 additional craft (24 total) Replace 18 Yard Patrol Craft with new vessels equipped with systems that allow at-sea warfare tactical training in addition to traditional seamanship and navigation Expected Outcome/Benefit: - Provide improved seamanship / sailing craft for enhancing small unit leadership - Promote character building through meeting the challenges of the sea - Provide opportunities to instill in midshipmen the heritage of the naval service - Enhance essential training capabilities - Reduce maintenance costs of aging fieet (6) Strategic Initiative: Interdisciplinary Studies in Behavioral Sciences Purpose: Create a miUtary behavioral science minor that emphasizes foundations in leadership Initiative Description: - The behavioral science minor will emphasize: The foundations of leadership in the behavioral sciences The philosophical basis of ethical leadership The challenges of effecting change in large and complex organizations Ethical decision-making under stress Leading in multi-cultural and multinational enviromnents An understanding of human factors in an increasingly net-centric world

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Expected Outcome/Benefit: - Expand the study of human behavior in the USNA curriculum - Elevate the Naval Academy's behavioral science and leadership programs to a stature on par with peer institutions - Enhance the Naval Academy's stature as a national resource for leadership development (7) Strategic Initiative: Academic Center Excellence Purpose: Improve the academic performance and intellectual growth of all Midshipmen Initiative Description: - Assess the current and future academic support needs of all mid shipmen - Expand and locate the Academic Center to support the needs of Midshipmen of all abilities - Potential areas of concentration in the Center include: - Time management - Study skills - Exam preparation - Note taking - Material retention - Learning techniques - Tutoring - Other appropriate skills - Organize and staff the Academic Center to offer distributed on-line help throughout the day. This would include study hours, Simday evening and limited weekend support - Coordinate the activities and daily schedule of the Academic Center with other learning facilities such as Library bibliographic instruction rooms, writing labs, and math labs Expected Outcome/Benefit: - Instill lifelong learning skills - Improve learning and educational opportunities for all Midshipmen - Improve retention rates (8) Strategic Initiative: Decision Making / Mental Agility Practicum Purpose: Improve the decision-making skills of all midshipmen through classroom instruction and practical lab experiences Tniriarive Description: - Create a training practicum with a practical professional focus on decision-making and mental agility - Include a combination of theoretical classroom draining, computer simulations and an outdoor venue (envisioned at North Severn) that incorporates field experience - Scope and timing of the practicum to be determined Expected Outcome/Benefit: - Addresses the "imbalance between critical thinking and rapid recall" Improves decision-making skills focused heavily on practical application to naval and military operations Develops intellectual agility and rapid decision-making skills needed for success in future operations Provides application for Rules-of-Engagement (9) Strategic Initiative; Academic Facilities Rehabilitation Purpose: Maintain the facilities master plan to ensure USNA's academic facilities are modernized to support an evolving curriculum Initiative Description: - Modernize academic facilities conunensurate with the needs of the curriculum and our national stature - Maintain the current schedule and scope of the master plan - Provide an ongoing integration of the findings from prototype classroom and laboratory analysis into USNA's renovation and rehabilitation designs and construction Expected Outcome/Benefit: - Enhance the faculty's ability to teach with the latest pedagogy in facilities that support these innovative methods

- Improve the learning of our midshipmen - Help attract the best faculty and midshipmen candidates (10) Strategic Initiative; State-of-the-Art Teaching and Learning Facilities Purpose: Create prototype, leading-edge classroom and lab facilities and demonstrate their ability to deliver teaching and learning concepts effectively across the Yard Initiative Description: - Create a prototype 'classroom and laboratory of the future' in support of the USNA academic renovation and rehabilitation initiative.

This is a prototype project that investigates the appropriate use of information technology to support pedagogical models The prototype laboratory architecture and configuration design will complement and be a natural extension of the classroom Modem technology emiched classrooms and laboratories will be scalable for use by few or many students and configured to support a variety of teaching methods and learning techniques Classrooms and laboratories will be populated with technologies capable of migrating into the future without major renovation - Tills project will support classroom and laboratory requirements for all Divisions as the USNA academic facilities rehabilitation effort progresses Expected Outcome/Benefit: - Enhance teaching and learning environment - Integrate IT into teaching and learning models / facilities - Provide less expensive and more functional laboratories (11) Strategic Initiative; Library Excellence Purpose: Enhance library resources / facilities to a level that is consistent with the growing needs of faculty and Midshipmen and the technological advances of the 21st century Initiative Description: - Provide library materials (journals, books, monographs) and information resources appropriate for the academic programs offered at the Naval Academy - Replace the library's INNOPAC System to improve system functionality including all media bases and network distribution equipment - Enhance two bibliograpiiic Instruction Rooms - Add interactive response classroom technologies such as Class-Talk, video teleconferencing and distance learning capabilities, and appropriate ergonomically designed furniture - Provide online library access for Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) Expected Outcome/Benefit: - Provide academic support for all programs as required by all midshipmen and faculty - Provide online instant access to library material - Provide local bibliographic instruction (12) Strategic Initiative: Increase Experience in the Commandant's Cost Center Purpose: Improve the experience and leadership base of officers in the Commandant's cost center Initiative Description: - Provide Commandant's staff and Professional Development faculty with more experienced officers with a command perspective (post department head/company commander) Upgrade 30 Company Officer billets from 0-3 post-division officer to 0-3/0-4 post-department head/company command Upgrade 15 SeaNav and 5 LEL instructor billets from 0-3 post

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W The championship round on Friday, 22 October 1999, will be open only to Alumni with established USGA handicaps.

The format is individual stroke play, with a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. The Seniors Flight competition will be included in this event again. Players will compete in flights according to handicap. Limit is 120 players. w Those participating in the Championship round or Seniors Flight are requested to submit photocopies of their USGA Handicap cards with their payment to facilitate tournament administration. Players are encouraged to work with a local Golf course to establish their handicap. This has been working well and really does help in tournament preparation. Thanks for your cooperation!

W No USGA Handicap? We have the No Handicap Scramble on Thursday, 21 October. The scramble will be open to all USNA Alumni, and spouses, who desire to (no other guests!).

Tee times are from 10:00-12:00 Thursday, 21 October with a limit of 64 players. We will award prizes once more this year.

Please do not load up a foursome to sandbag these prizes so that we can continue to pair foursomes on request

W The Senior Flight was a huge success last year and we will continue with this option. Players may choose to compete in the National Tournament as before, or to compete in this new Seniors Flight Play from the Gold tees, with your Gold tee handicap. You must be at least 70 years old, have a USGA Handicap, and elect to be assigned to that flight You can still play with the foursome of your choosing. f p Reservations will be accepted in the order in which PAD) applications with Xerox copies of USGA Handicap cards are received. Properly completed applications will be given priority and confirmation notices will be sent Please make your plans early! Cutoff for entry will be 4 October 1999. ^ Classes and Class groups will be automatically grouped together, unless the foursome, individual or class, specifically requests otherwise. Please mark your applications accordingly ^ Refreshments available both days, and prizes will be awarded at 2:00 p.m. Friday.

Ail players must register at the golf course at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled starting time.

First 120 Paid Alumni.

Your $60 fee includes: a seat on a cart, 18 holes of golf, mementos, refreshments, an award ceremony (2:00 Friday), and a donation to the Navy Golf Team.

Tee times and pairings will be available on 10 October by calling

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The U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association President Rear Admiral Ronald F. Marryott, USN (Ret.) has announced the selection of Admiral Thomas H. Moorer, USN (Ret.) as the Association's first Distinguished Graduate Award recipient. The Distinguished Graduate Award will be presented to Admiral Moorer at a fall parade to be held in liis honor at the U.S. Naval Academy. Candidates for the Distinguished Graduate Award must be living graduates of the United States Naval Academy who have demonstrated support of the Navy and the United States Naval Academy; provided a lifetime of service to the Nation or Armed Forces; and significantiy contributed to the Nation through pubUc service.

Admiral Moorer was bom in Mt. WiUing, Alabama, on 9 Febmary 1912. After he graduated as valedictorian from Cloverdale High School in nearby Montgomery in 1927, his interest in technology and a "natural attraction" to military service led Moorer to enter the U.S. Naval Academy. He graduated in 1933. After completing training as an aviator at the Pensacola Naval Air Station in 1936, he flew withfightersquadrons based on the carriers LANGLEY, LEXINGTON, and ENTERPRISE.

Lieutenant Moorer was serving with a patrol squadron at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, when the Japanese attacked in December 1941. His unit subsequently participated in the Dutch East Indies campaign of early 1942, during which he flew numerous combat missions. He received a Purple Heart after being shot down and wounded off the coast of AustraUa in Febmary 1942 and then surviving an attack on the rescue ship, which was sunk the same day. Three months later, he braved Japanese air superiority to fly supplies into and evacuate wounded out of the island of Timor. For this action, he received the Distinguished Flying Cross for valor. He was promoted to lieutenant commander in October 1942.

In 1943 and 1944, Moorer commanded Bombing Squadron 132, which conducted anti-submarine warfare agÂŁiinst the Germans off the coasts of Florida, Cuba, and North Africa. He was promoted to commander in April 1944, soon after becoming the gunnery and tactical officer on the staff of the Air Commander of the Atiantic Fleet.

After the war, Moorer was assigned to the Strategic Bombing Survey in Japan. Before his promotion to captain in January 1952, his assignments included serving as Project Officer for the development of the Sidewinder missile and in air operations at sea. After graduating from the Naval War College in 1953, he served on the staff of the Air Commander of the Atlantic Fleet and then as Aide to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Air. In 1956 he assumed command of his first ship, the SALISBURY SOUND (AV-13), a seaplane tender that sailed extensively in the Far East.

Captain Moorer joined the Navy Staff as a strategic plaimer in 1957.

In 1958 he became Assistant Chief of Naval Operations for War Gaming Matters and was promoted to rear admiral. After a year at sea in command of Carrier Division SIX, Moorer returned to the Navy Staff in 1960 to direct the Long Rang Objectives Group. In 1962, he was promoted to vice admiral and assumed command of the Seventh Fleet.

In June 1964, Moorer received his fourth star and became Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet. Two months after he assumed command, the United States became involved in a war in Vietnam. In August the destroyer MADDOX was attacked while on patrol in the Tonkin Gulf off the coast of Vietnam, and Pacific Fleet planes took part in a retaliatory strike against North Vietoam. Admiral Moorer left the Pacific Fleet on 30 March 1965, just two weeks after its air forces joined in "RoUing Thunder", the U.S. air campaign against North Vietnam.

On 30 April 1965, Moorer assumed command of NATO's Allied Command, Atiantic; the U.S. Atiantic Command; and the Atiantic Reel. He was the only officer in the Navy's history to command both the Pacific and Atiantic Fleets. As CinCLant, Moorer successfully concluded the U.S. operation in the Dominican Republic. As Supreme Allied Commander, Atiantic, he initiated a major revision in NATO maritime strategy, developing the concept of a standing naval force for the Allied Command, Atiantic.

On 1 August 1967, Admiral Moorer became Chief of Naval Operations. For the next three years he guided the Navy during the height of the Vietnam War, a period characterized by growing antipathy at

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home toward U.S. military involvement in Southeast Asia and the beginning of Soviet naval challenges to U.S. maritime dominance.

Moorer marshaled available resources to counter the expansion of large Soviet task forces into the Mediterranean, the Red Sea, and the Indian Ocean. Despite fiscal constraints and the needs of the Vietnam War, he was particularly successful in modernizing U.S. submarines to assure their continued technical superiority.

On 2 July 1970, Admiral Moorer became the seventh Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He was the first naval officer to hold the post since Admiral Arthur W. Radford.

In December 1971, the Secretary of Defense revised the WorldWide Military Command and Control System (WWMCCS), the systems and procedures that Unked the President and the field commanders. The chain for communicating commands continued to run from the President to the Secretary of Defense tlrrough the Joint Chiefs to the unified and specified commanders. For emergency and crisis situations, however, the Secretary specified a shortened chain through the Chairman representing the Chiefs. Tliis change merely reflected the existing situation. In many Vietoam actions during his first eighteen months in office. Admiral Moorer had dealt directiy with field commanders on operational issues. During the September 1970 Middle East crisis in which the regime of Jordan's pro-Western King Hussein was threatened, Moorer had acted for the Ciiiefs because time was critical and had informed them later.

When Admiral Moorer took office, the process of Vietoamization, whereby the Vietoamese assumed progressively greater responsibility for combat operations and U.S. forces withdrew, had been under way for over a year. Admiral Moorer repeatedly recommended the mining of Haiphong harbor and heavy bombing around the Hanoi area. He and the Chiefs beUeved that increased naval and air pressure on North Vietoam would lead to a peace settlement. In late 1972, President Richard Nixon directed naval and air bombardment of previously prohibited targets in the Hanoi and Haiphong area, and on 27 January 1973 the North Vietoamese agreed to an accord. Moorer felt vindicated, since the miUtary measures that he had long advocated had worked.

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As JCS representative in the various NSC committees, Moorer was deeply involved in the strategic arms limitation talks (SALT). In May 1972, President Nixon went to Moscow for the final and climactic round of SALT. The aftemoon and evening of 25 May witoessed tense exchanges of messages as the President sought JCS acceptance of the final terms negotiated in Moscow. Moorer recommended rejecting them to make the Soviets give more ground, but Nixon pressed strongly for JCS concurrence. Moorer then presided over a hastily arranged JCS conference from which a statement of their "accord" with the agreement finally emerged. Afterward, Moorer joked that he had gone through the entire dictionary to find tliis acceptable word.

Admiral Moorer also was concemed about decUning conventional force levels. He worried that conventional capabUities were being cut below the danger point. Repeatedly, during iiigh-level meetings he warned that an essential element in any strategic equation was the communist threat which was real andrising,and that the United States should enhance its ability to respond conventionally to that threat.

In October 1973, when Egypt and Syria attacked Israeli forces in occupied territory that Israel had won from them during the 1967 Six Day War, the Joint Chiefs of Staff supervised a large airlift of arms to Israel directed by President Nixon. Admiral Moorer worried whether the Arabs would turn to the Soviet Union and thereby imperil U.S. access to Middle East oU. In fact, Israel won such successes against Egypt that the Soviet Union did threaten to intervene. Although Moorer beUeved Middle East would be the worst place to fight a war with the Soviet Union, he supported the administration's decisions to deter Moscow by ordering a worldwide alert, stopping Israel's advance, and then restoring ties with the Arab states.

Admiral Moorer retired as Chairman on 1 July 1974. In retirement, he served as a senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC, and on several corporate boards.

Biography of Admiral Moorer courtesy of the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Cliiefs of Staff, Joint Historical Office. Photos of Admiral Moorer provided courtesy of the U.S. Naval Institute.

Ind 18 June 1999, the Center for the Study of Professional Military 3sted its first annual ethics conference at the Naval Academy. The con'^brought together 35-40 experts from the Naval Academy, other service academies and war colleges, civilian universities, the State and Defense departments, and non-governmental organizations for a day-and-a-half of solid presentations and lively discussions on "Ethical Challenges in Peace Operations and Humanitarian Interventions."

Deputy Secretary of Defense John Hamre gave a brilliant keynote address, which highlighted several difficult ethical questions that policymakers wrestle with in making decisions about such missions. The panelists included the acting dean of Harvard Divinity School, the dean of Georgetown's School of Foreign Service, two retired three-star officers, a professor from West Point, a U.S. Ambassador, a Canadian officer with peacekeeping experience in Bosnia, and the Pentagon correspondent of The New York Times.

Dr. Albert C. Pierce, the director of the ethics center, said the conference was "a great success," adding that "it made a significant contribution to all three of the Ethics Center's major program goals: to enrich the intellectual life of the Naval Academy in the field of ethics, to enhance the teaching of ethics throughout the military education and training systems, and to conduct outreach programs in ethics."

Top: VADM John Ryan, Deputy Secretary of Defense John Hamre, and Dr. Al Pierce Bottom: Deputy Secretary of Defense John Hamre

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o a man, the American prisoners of war [in Southeast Asia, 1961-1973] would rate their introspective moments, the time between visits to the torture room, often just as terrifying as the torture sessions themselves. Brooding over their predicament and fate, the separation from family and country, doubts about their own standard of conduct and staying power could be as paralyzing and painful as the lash of the whip or constriction of the ropes. Feelings of loneliness, guilt, and despair became as unbearable as physical persecution. Even boredom and idleness, the long unbroken spells of numbing inactivity that might seem to have been a blessing in the violence-filled middle years, could take on their own hellish quality without tactics or a strategy to combat them. In all these respects, balding one's own demons and the sheer mental duress of captivity posed as great a challenge to survival as physical punishment. Elemental, day-to-day coping became a supreme test in itself, one that, as [Admiral] Stockdale ['47] noted, brought out "the very best and the very worst" in PWs....

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Some men deflected self-absorption with anger—at the enemy, at the "politicians" in Washington, at antiwar zealots like Jane Fonda and Tom Hayden whose perceived collaborationism more than one prisoner would never forget or forgive. On the pacifists' obtuseness, Ernie Brace recalled the visit to Viemam of folk singer Pete Seeger: "He was miming around singing songs about how grand and glorious the Vietnamese people were, and at the same time, I was pulling a worm out of my roommate's rear." Judging from their splenetic posthomecoming comments on the conduct of the war, the captives must have stewed plenty over the unconventional strategy that had placed them in harm's way without a clear set of objectives and with crippling restrictions on their operations. Even prior to his shootdown.

Mulligan chafed at an air war that "was falling flat on its ass." Sam Johnson later poured out his frustration over American pilots wasting their firepower, their airplanes, and themselves against "junk targets." "The bombings," he bristled, "left hundreds of elephants dead on the jungle floor, but Ho Chi Minh's forces continued to thrive."

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The flow of antiwar rhetoric on the camps' radios, quoting prominent United States congressmen and respected joumaUsts no less than the crusading celebrities, caused as much consternation as resentment. Some of the prisoners told their interrogators that such open criticism of the U.S. commitment was one of the vutues of a free society, but privately the growing choms of dissent left them shaken and bewildered; the increasing evidence of their country's lack of resolve added to their unease. Stockdale worried about "getting left stranded high and dry" by an administration in retreat. As he was about to vacate Vegas for Alcatraz in October 1967, "it was clear, even to one whose only contact with the world was aural, that the bombing raids that were finally doing the job late that summer had dropped off. No longer did the siren scream all day. No longer were the Riviera doors being blown open by concussion." Thinking "the bottom was dropping out," Stockdale was afraid the whole enterprise, along with the PWs, was about to be sacrificed to some dubious moral imperative ("Those conscience-stricken pissants who ran our government had suddenly "got religion,'" he cursed in his memoir) or to shifting poUtical and diplomatic agendas.

If there was contempt for the policymakers and for the fainthearted among their compatriots, there was also sadness and concem over the reports of America's poUtical and social turmoil. Johnson "listened in horror" as Hanoi broadcast news of racial clashes, smdent demonstrations, and mob confrontations with police outside the Democratic national convention in Chicago.

"It sounded as if our country was aflame with anarchy, hatred, and violence." The group at Alcatraz were walked through a room with a photo display of U.S. national guardsmen wielding clubs and spraying tear gas against smdent rioters. "I could not drag my eyes away from the awful scenes," Johnson later reminisced. "1 felt my chest tighten.

What was really happening back home? I recalled the blurred and faded Civil War photos in history books-images of Americans fighting Americans.

Could it be happening again? 1 returned to my cell feeling appalled and forlorn." It did not help that in the wake of the Tet offensive, which they did not know had been militarily inconclusive, the enemy's spirits soared in seeming contraposition to the sinking mood at home. "In the Five years and seven months that 1 spent in North Viemam, I never saw their spirits so high," Bud Day said of the Communists' morale in the spring of 1968.

Stockdale's and the other seniors' guidance and the intermittent communication opportunities with mates helped to keep the prisoners focused, but what Johnson termed "our sojourn in hell" almost always ultimately led inward and became intensely personal. Nearly every PW spent time in solitary confinement, stripped of the usual support mechanisms and left, sometimes in darkness and shackles, to his own devices. Scott Blakey tells of Dick Stratton's experience in his "black bubble" at Plantation in August 1967 when, on the verge of "striking out," he was revived by "the sweet sounds of the tap code, the sheer symphony of a hand thumping against a wall." Fortunately, as happened with Stratton, solitary did not always entail complete isolation, as the "solo" prisoner could still be within range of a communicator in a nearby cell. Nevertheless, rare was the individual in solitary who did not have a version of what Stockdale called "the melting experience, where you come to realize that under the gun, you must grow or faU...grow or die." In Captive Warriors, Johnson tells of fighting off recurrent bouts of depression and insanity, in more than one instance seeing what Stockdale characterized as "the bottom of the barrel coming up to meet you." Wedged into a tiny cell at Vegas's Mint in the summer of 1967, "surrounded by the stench of

death," Johnson recalled "the present was unbearable and the fumre almost imthinkable." He learned at the Zoo earlier that year that "sometimes the spirit can override the body, and from somewhere deep inside, from a hidden spring, comes fresh strength for the moment." A defining moment for Stockdale occurred at Alcatraz on Christmas night 1968 when, as the loudspeaker outside his cell played a nostalgic recording of the song "HU" by pianist Roger Williams, a guard handed him a letter from his wife with the wrenching news that his mother had died. He bade farewell to her in a haze of memories, then "stood there in my leg irons and wept."

Were it not for the PWs' repeated and movingly graphic testimony to religious experiences while in prison, it might seem a cliche to say that many of the men reUed on the power of faith to pull them through.

There is virtually no personal account in the Vietnam PW literature that does not contain some reference to a transforming spirimal episode. "Those not subjected to the prisoner-of-war experience may have trouble understanding how real was the presence of God to most of us," Denton later explained. "If we had had rosary beads, we would have snapped them until they wore out," said Guarino. In soUtary especially, PWs rediscovered religious connections that had either lapsed or become too casual: Charlie Plumb devoted two hours to meditation and prayer in the morning and again in the evening; Howie Rutledge painstakingly struggled to recall verses of scripture and hymns from his chUdhood. Those with access to communication held Sunday church services, whistUng or humming the Lord's Prayer and reciting psalms as circumstances permitted. They closed tapped conversations with the sign-off GBU for "God bless you," hid and secretly exchanged makeshift crosses and Bibles, and said grace over the scraps that passed for meals. Those who had been practicing Christians, for example Larry Chesley, Kay Russell, Tom Barrett, Ralph Gaither, Ron Byrne, and Norm and Red McDaniel, helped others with mass and other observances. As Byme had succored Guarino through their ordeal at the Zoo, Red McDaniel shared his strong religious belief with the gravely injured Bill Metzger at Vegas, and Harry Jenkins's patient coaching enabled Rutledge to reconstruct the sacred passages that had long ago faded from memory. Captivity sometimes made for interesting interdenominational pairings, as when the Mormon Larry Chesley exchanged thoughts on the gospel with his Catholic cellmate Jerry Coffee.

This is not to say that every PW had a "leap of faith" or underwent a deathbed conversion while in prison. In his memoir In the Presence of Mine Enemies, Rutiedge recounted how he and George McKnight, two "tough guys" who prior to their imprisonment had not been particularly reverent, traded prayers and renounced swearing during their time together at Vegas. "Don't misunderstand," Rutledge elaborated.

"We weren't two fuUfiUed saints sitting dispassionately through the day discussing theology. There probably wasn't a thimbleful of serious theology between us. We just knew that without our faith in God, without our common belief that He was with us, we could not have made it through." At a National War College seminar in 1988 top-ranking PW senior Col. John Flynn, by then a retired lieutenant general, allowed that there were atheists among them who "also did well" and that love of country, family, and their fellow prisoners were equally powerful sustaining and inspirational forces. In his postwar writings Stockdale, too, while not denying the value of prayer, would cite the importance of more secular "ethical and moral guideposts," including adherence to the Code of Conduct, pride of heritage, and self-esteem, as sources of strength and conviction. What was cmcial to the PWs' survival in Stockdale's estimation, more than any sudden

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Continued from page 15... epiphany, was a philosophy or mindset—be it religion or patriotism could violate noise regulations. Only as treatment and the condition or "simply a question of doing their jobs"—that emerged from the of the captives improved after 1969 did strenuous exercise programs melting experience and that stayed with them and could deliver them become commonplace. Late in the captivity, prisoners reported calisthrough continuing crises.' thenic counts in the thousands and engaged in competitions that Stockdale and others also pointed to the stabilizing effect of a daily matched roommates and whole cellblocks. Fred Baldock claimed routine, of which prayer was but one ritual. In a comment that had 4,400 situps at one stretch. In a contest between neighboring cells at application beyond the case of solitary confinement, Stockdale wrote the Zoo Mike Brazelton reached 3,000 situps before he had to quit in 1978: " . . . When a person is alone in a cell and sees the door open when, according to John Nasmyth, his tailbone came through his only once or twice a day for a bowl of soup, he realizes after a period emaciated hide and he started bleeding. At the time they were reof weeks in isolation and darkness that he has to build some sort of leased, by Plumb's calculation "the push-up record peaked at 1500 ritual into his life if he wants to avoid becoming an animal." For and the sit-up challenge was over 10,000!" Both Plumb and Nasmyth those unfettered and physically up to it, exercise became another one marveled at the gymnastic feats of Barry Bridget, who could walk on of those rituals. Even in the pinched quarters at Vegas's Mint or in his palms and do 27 handstands at a clip.

Alcatraz's pits, where there might be only three or four square feet of Incongruous as it may seem, in bad times as well as good, except open floor space, ambulatory prisoners initiated a walking or in the most graesome cases and bleakest hours, the prisoners were running-in-place regimen in an effort to keep fit and pass time. Some able to leaven solemnity with humor. Much of it was of the gallows days Johnson walked at least five miles in the small space between type, but it helped to defuse tension and chase depression. "Mainthe bed slab and the door of his compartment at taining a sense of humor," said Norm McDaniel, Alcatraz. Mulligan began each day "mnning at "kept most of us from getting lost in self-pity." In least 2000 counts on my left foot." For Rob the words of another observer, it "gave the POWs Doremus, "pacing was a very large part of the a way to take back a cmcial p£irt of their identity, day." Those in better shape or with the luxury of to put on the ineverent and defiant face that fighter more room, as at the Plantation, did both "jogpilots have always tried to show the world." Ofging" and calisthenics. The athletic Ted Guy folten the jokes were at the expense of the Vietnamlowed a rigorous schedule of alternating brisk ese—the fracmred pronunciations of Ho Chi Minh walking in a circle around his cell with a series of and other Communist leaders, the identification push ups, half of them with one arm, until he "built of American popular culture icons like John up two and a half inches on my chest." Those acWayne and Clark Kent as fellow aviators, the decustomed to lifting weights used the only equiprisive nicknames they hung on nemeses such as ment available, curling waste buckets filled with Magoo and Mickey Mouse, the many mses and excrement. pranks that embarrassed and humiliated the unsuspecting enemy on tape and film. PWs at the For many, of course, a simple pushup or situp Plantation mocked the bowing requirement by was excruciating. Johnson was cheered when his genuflecting at "trees, buildings, dogs, pigs, damaged shoulders healed to the point where he VADM James B. Stockdale '47, USN (Ret.) could do three consecutive pushups. When Mulligan's tom shoulder chickens and other things in the yard," one of the occupants there muscles did not permit pushups, he turned to knee bends and other recalled. And when guards would try to leara some basic English, the leg flexes. Typical was the case of Plumb, whose "body ached" and PWs substituted obscenities (in the manner that Kile Berg taught "I'm who "lay day after day not wanting to move" until he realized both queer") for simple words like "Hello." Such mischief was cathartic his mind and body were on the verge of atrophy. "Very slowly, I tried as well as diverting.... a sit-up," he recalled. "After a half hour of agony, I completed my maneuver until my fingers touched my knees. I wrenched my hands and stretched my toes." As pus exuded from an ulcerated wound, he cried. "But I could not let myself quit and within two months I acHonor Bound was originally printed in 1998 by the Office of the complished my first real sit-up." Coffee had trouble walking, as he Secretary of Defense, Historical Office. It was published and released had to "keep my torso fairly immobile as I continued to hug my in- by the Naval Institute Press in August 1999. This excerpt is from the jured arm to my body." Still, inching his way along his small cell, he chapter "Coping: The Daily Grind." Photo Courtesy of The Naval managed "three short steps in each direction with a cramped, side- Institute. ways tum at each end" until at length he traversed three miles. As he "swung and bobbed through my daily joumey to nowhere," he developed an appreciation for the zoo inhabitants who pace "restlessly back and forth on a well-worn path in their cages... establishing an invariable rhythm between the barriers that defined their pitifully scant Stuart I. Rochester joined the Office of the Secretary of Dehorizons." Coffee "vowed never again to add to their indignity by fense Historical Office in 1980, and has been its deputy histostanding there, gawking, as they expressed their deepest stirrings." rian since 1987. He holds a Ph.D in history from the University Although the majority of the PWs credited exercise with helping of Virginia. them both physically and psychologically, some believed its benefits were mixed at best. 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By Lieutenant Fred Kacher, U.S. Navy As Commissioning Week passes from reality to memories captured in photographs, I inevitably feel closer to the Naval Academy than at any other time of the year. This closeness has changed over time however. Now when 1 see pictures of newly commissioned officers tossing their covers in the air, rather than identify with the new graduates ("Wow what a great feeling that was"), I think about the recent Naval Academy graduates who are my division officers on PRINCETGN (CG-59).

These recent graduates have emerged from the Naval Academy at the end of one of its most challenging decades. As a graduate of the Class of 1990,1 feel my Classmates and I are in a unique position to reflect on the Academy's challenges and evaluate the quality of its newest graduates. The first graduates of the decade, those of us who remain in the Fleet, are now the front-line leaders of these most recent graduates.

My Class witnessed the National Organization for Women picket the front gates during our Commissioning Week following an alleged hazing incident that had occurred a half year earlier. Following graduation, we grimaced as Rear Admiral Virgil Hill, one of our heroes to this day, honorably attempted to respond to questions from the press and a political establishment that did not want to let facts stand in the way of a good story.

As my Classmates and 1 headed to the Fleet, it seemed as if every year some crisis enveloped the school we were so proud of. Whether the problem seemed genuinely related to the Academy (mostly isolated instances of misconduct) or not (Tailhook), any good news from the Academy seemed drowned out by a torrent of tough press. As these stories continued, we were left to wonder what was happening to our school. More important, many of us silently asked, "What kind of officer is the Naval Academy putting out these days?"

As the Weapons Officer on a ship that has just returned from a deployment from the Arabian Gulf, 1 had the privilege of leading 90 remarkable sailors, and for the first dme, division officers at sea. Three of these officers, Ted Nunamaker '96, T.J. Zerr '97, and Chris Curtiss '98 were Naval Academy graduates. How did these three officers hail22

ing from an institution emerging from a decade of hand-wringing perform? Superbly. In fact, these young men are just as motivated, gifted, and patriotic as any other generation of Naval Academy graduates and, in terms of professional knowledge and community service, 1 would argue that they are better. Their stories speak for themselves: Lieutenant Junior Grade Ted Nunamaker, twenty-four years old, eamed the distinction of becoming one of the youngest qualified Tactical Action Officers in the Gulf. He also led PRINCETON'S maritime interception team that boarded merchant ships in support of United Nations sanctions against Iraq. His strategy for preparing boarding teams was so successful that it has been distributed to all ships in the Pacific Fleet.

Ensign T. J. Zerr eamed his Surface Warfare qualification in less than a year. As Undersea Warfare officer, he led 21 gifted sailors through a superb deployment. He additionally served as the legal officer and MWR officer—two collateral duties so challenging they are rarely held by the same young officer on a cruiser. In Hong Kong, he volunteered for a community relations project in support of children's school. Finally, Ensign Zerr designed and implemented a Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) course to help 35 sailors interested in college or a commissioning prepare and take the SAT. Ensign Chris Curtiss' story is reminiscent of the stories we read from Alumni who were ensigns in World War n. After graduating in May 1998, Chris ended his curriculum in SWOS early enough to race across country and join PRINCETON days before it deployed to the Arabian Gulf.

Five months after receiving his commission, he conned PRINCETON on a high-speed run through the Sti-ait of Hormuz as it sped towards its assigned position to launch Tomahawk missiles against Iraq in support of Operation Desert Fox. Ensign Curtiss led his new division through so many gun shoots and small arms qualifications that the ship used its entire ammunition allowance—no easy feat. He also volunteered for a community project in Hong Kong, and as Navy and Marine Corps Relief officer, tripled PRINCETON'S donations owing to his enthusiasm and effort.

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These are the young officers the Naval Academy is producing today.

1 can tell you from watching other recent graduates who serve on PRINCETON that these three young men from consecutive classes are not alone in their superb performances. They and their Classmates are carrying the torch of leadership, professionalism, and honor of the Naval Academy into the 2P' century.

So what is the quality that makes these Naval Academy graduates special? From personal experience, 1 can tell you that other schools produce officers who are just as smart and just as skilled in shiphandling.

If 1 had to pick one quality, however, that these new graduates seem to uniformly demonstrate—it is character. Character forms the force tiiat drives these young graduates to excel as leaders and caretakers of our sailors and shipmates. Is the character developed at the Naval Academy any different fi-om the values taught at other institutions?

For example, my younger brother. Glen, always supported my career, but as a University of Virginia graduate working on Wall Street, he did not pretend to understand what drew me to the Naval Academy or the naval service. As he continued to succeed, he would advise me to consider entering the private sector where hard work was rewarded with greater financial reward. When Glen was accepted to attend Stanford Business School, he showed me a Ust of his future classmates.

Towards the end of the list, Irecognizedthe name of a Naval Academy Classmate. Will Tumulty '90.

Although 1 did not know Will well, we shared some mutual firiends and my sponsors attended the same parish on Kent Island that Will's parents did. That being said, six years after graduation I would not have been able to recognize Will if he walked by me on the street.

Nonetheless, 1 underlined Will's name and told Glen to look for him.

Two weeks later my brother began his cross-country trip for school.

As he reached his home for the next year, his car broke down. With no transportation and no close friends in a new town. Glen attempted to call an individual he knew from college. After failing to reach his Virginia classmate, he called a former co-worker who was too busy to

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When my Glen finally reached Will at work, he apologized for the strange call and explained Iris predicament. Will, a former SEAL, told him he would be over as soon as he could. Will then left his job early, grabbed his tools, and headed into downtown Palo Alto to meet my brother. After diagnosing the problem, he drove Glen to an auto parts store and helped himfixthe old car.

My brother Glen was both grateful and amazed. He always Uked the Academy graduates he met, but they did not seem that different from his classmates at UVA or his buddies at work. Glen said, "1 always knew your classmates were great guys, but now 1 know why Naval Academy graduates are special. 1 will never forget this."

After my brother told me this story, 1 left Will a message thanking him, but to this day 1 would not know the sound of Will's voice and I struggled to find him in the crowd when and my brother graduated from Stanford last May. Nonetheless, the help Will rendered exemplifies the character and loyalty the Academy ingrains in its graduates.

1 think the character midshipmen develop at the Academy, even in the cynical 1990s, allows this institution to develop such fine young men and women so routinely. It is character that has driven Naval Academy graduates to go back for wounded shipmates, stand firm as POWs, and serve their country in and out of uniform for the rest of their lives.

As the Academy emerges from a decade of introspection and Monday-morning quarterbacking, 1 can attest, from personal experience, that the United States Naval Academy is still producing some of the finest young men and women in America. And when you hear the cries of "they don't make them like they used to," I'd ask all of you to remember the stories of Tumulty, Nunamaker, Zerr, and Curtiss.

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With a quarter century of hindsight, some truths are evident. And those truths are often the unintended consequences, often referred to as a result of actions taken in haste.

I really didn't expect to be held long. My estimate of release to the "Old Guys" upon arrival in Hanoi was six months to a year at most.

The reason? I'd seen the plans for the total destruction of North Vietnam in 1965, but waited in vain for them to happen. Instead, there were "cease fires" of viuious durations and, in March '68 the beginning of peace talks which were to drag on for nearly five years while the communists built up their strength and their allies in the United States, both witting and unwitting, helped their cause by weakening U.S. resolve.

1 experienced over a year of solitary confinement with the hours broken only by infrequent communications (tapping or signing) with other Americans and a quarterly miserable re-introduction to the "Camp Regulations for Captured American Criminals." A twice-daily English language broadcast provided a dose of the war as seen by the communists (and their too-many American supporters) and provided deep insight into a govemment of lies, deceit and perfidy. Theirs, not ours, or at least that's what we thought at the time.

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Despite all efforts to break the POWs, we remained as unified as it was possible to be under the circumstances. Our excellent leadership (Colonel Robbie Risner and Commander Jim Stockdale) held us together under these difficult circumstances and we came out, most of us, better men than when we went in. Stockdale received the Medal of Honor for his efforts to unify us and was tortured many times for his efforts. Seven Vietnam POWs received the Medal of Honor, three for heroism prior to their being capture—an incredible percentage for a group that totaled 801 including civilians.

After the Son Tay raid in 1970, the North Vietnamese hastily moved all American POWs to camps in the Hanoi area. Since there were too few of the small rooms, they were forced to move up to 50 POWs into each of several 60' by 20' cells. During solitary confinement, many of us had relived our lives, going back in time to each of the classrooms where we had learned things growing up and in college.

Now that we were together at last, for the longest held, Everett Alvarez, it had been more than six years—we formally organized a structured learning environment. While each room was slightly different, mine held classes on every conceivable topic: French (I taught that from my Naval Academy courses) and learned Spanish and German. Russian was taught as were math (through differential equations), architecture, engineering drawing, and even music. Classes taught without benefit of books, audiovisual equipment or teaching certificates was so effective that three of our enlisted men who'd had no college training prior to capture passed over 100 semester hours of college level validation exams on their return.

We were proud to be serving our country and openly scoffed at our North Vietnamese captors who proclaimed that they were going to drag the war out so their allies in the United States would force the American government to withdraw. We discounted trips to Hanoi by Shipmate, September 1999

various American personalities such as Jane Fonda, Ramsey Clark and a few anti-war no-names who were referred to as "comrade" by the Vietnamese. When President Nixon, in 1972, mined the harbors of Vietnam and unleashed to total bombing of tiie counQ-y that had been planned in 1965. we POWs knew that the war would be over in weeks. We had known what it would take to finally get the North Vietnamese to negotiate seriously seven years before the missions were actually implemented.

And, indeed it was so. The North Viemamese agreed to release the prisoners of war. The U.S. govemment agreed to go home and the North Vietnamese agreed to stay out of South Vietnam. We were going to resupply the South Vietnamese and give that country support in the event of further northern aggression. The POWs were released and many happy scenes occurred throughout the nation as families were reunited after many years of separation.

What has happened in the 25 years since then? Amid the hullabaloo surrounding Watergate, an indifferent Congress pulled the plug on the Republic of Vietnam and we observed the Soviet and Chinese-supplied North Vietnamese invade while an unequipped South Viemamese army was impotent to repel the invasion.

And now, 25 years later, these questions: Had the press not reported total defeat at the hands of the North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong following the devastating (to them) Tet offensive in 1968, would the war have ended in 1968 rather than 40,000 lives later? Do those who "manned the barricades" to protest the war reaUze the part they played in contributing to those lost lives? Had Watergate not distracted President Nixon, would we have intervened in 1974 to save the Republic of Vietnam?

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And these, extrapolated to present day: Does the disgraceful conduct of the Commander-in-Chief amidst his incredible popular polls similarly render impotent any foreign policy initiative to contain Saddam Hussein? Or will it result in a McNamara type sacrificing of American lives as a distraction from that conduct? Does his apparent personal absolution in the polls render it OK for mere military personnel to engage in similar debauchery? Is there any cause the American public thinks worthwhile enough to judge on its merits? Is there anything sacred?

Tough questions. From those heady days of finally being free again in 1973 to having to ask these questions is a stretch 1 never thought I'd have to make. I don't know the answers to these questions but I do know they will not be answered by the current Washington power-elites. I'm not sure whether I want to get mad about it or cry. I know this anniversary is not as happy as it should be.

But I also know that when my fellow ex-prisoners of war reunite in Dallas later this year we will rejoice in the personal friendships and experiences gained under fire. We'll pray for the country as it appears to be navigating rocky shoals without a moral compass. Or a leader they can respect. And hope that, somehow, our children are spared from the amoral actions taken by our political leaders in the 1960s and theirs now.

Commander Paul Galanti '62 was a prisoner of war in North Vietnam for nearly seven years. A Naval Aviator and self-described "Attitude Adjuster," he was the CEO of several non-profits after retiring in 1982. He is currently involved in land development and is a principal in a computer graphics startup. He resides in Richmond, Virginia.

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story. The film was produced and directed by Freida Lee Mock and Terry Sanders, who won an Oscar for their film "Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision," a feature documentary about The Wall, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Credit for getting this story on film, however, Film Review must go to three U.S. Air Force Academy Class of

by Robert Black '63 1965 alumni, who "Return With Honor" approached Mock and Sanders. They had Presented by Tom Hanks recorded oral histories of A Film by Freida Lee Mock & Terry Sanders, Air Force Academy Directors/Producers alumni who had been An American Film Foundation Production POWs. They then approached the USAFA Running Time 102 Minutes Association of Graduates, Screened by Lowes which obtained a grant from the BoeingMcDonnell Foundation and underwriting ^ ^Return With Honor" is a newly from MBNA. Their 39 bound volumes released film that records a powerful became the basis for developing "Return and moving story about U.S. aviators with Honor." One USNA grad and former shot down and incarcerated in North Viet POW attempted to get official U.S. Navy Nam's infamous POW prisons, most support to do an oral history documentary notably, the French-built Hoa Lo Prison, known to Americans as the "Hanoi Hilton." not long after their return but was rebuffed.

This film is about the resilience of the human spirit, of POWs, and those they left behind: the women who did not know if they were still wives or widows. This is a film that every American should see.

To really appreciate the mettle and ethical soundness of what America's service academies produce, one only need conjure up the likes of our own Jim Stockdale '47, Bill Lawrence '51, Ed Martin '54, John McCain '58, Paul Galanti '62, and Mike McGrath '62, among others. Their names evoke the depths of suffering at the hands of our enemies, and their perseverance shall stand as exemplars throughout time.

Many of us can remember the grainy documentaries and news footage of the day, as well as print photography and articles, that depicted the POWs at various stages: when captured, during their incarceration, and at their release. Today, however, many people have absolutely no idea about that segment of American history. "Return with Honor" brings home that part of the "American war" in Viet Nam, vividly transporting the viewer back in time, while listening to the riveting, first-person accounts of former POWs. Twenty Navy and Air Force pilots, "back seaters," six Navy wives, and one Air Force wife, gave their oral histories, which are seamlessly integrated with documentary file footage of the war.

"Return with Honor" is presented by actor Tom Hanks who has been deeply affected by the POWs extraordinary courage and sacrifice. He wanted all Americans to have a chance to see this

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The film is done in traditional oral history documentary style, focusing on interviews with POWs and their wives.

Through superb integration of POW cameos and file footage from (then North) Vietnamese films and from American archives, a powerful and unforgettable story unfolds. It starts with Everett Alvarez and ends some 462 returned POWs later, with their arrivals at Clark AFB in the Philippines for medicals, debriefings and their eventual retum home via Travis AFB, where their families met them.

The production is marked by outstanding cinematography. It literally jerks the heartstrings and no one goes away unaffected. The only minor gripe might be that, by opening and closing with Air Force Academy Cadets and a distinctive USAFA flavor, uninitiated viewers may perceive that all the POWs were Air Force. This did happen with some people at the screening I attended.

"Retum With Honor" also includes historical details about America's role in Viet Nam. In one interview, it was said that many aviators around Yankee Station did not find the Tonkin Gulf PT boat attacks convincing enough for President Johnson to have sought the Tonkin Gulf Resolution, a controversy that remains to this day. More importantly, the film explains how POWs continued to fight by other means, frustrating the North Vietnamese and their attempts to use them in the DRVN propaganda effort. Every POW had a breaking point that their captors were able to reach. But the issue is not that the POWs were "broken," but that they attempted to foil North Vietnamese use of the ill begotten information.

In written statements, in letters allegedly sent home, and appearances before the media, the great majority of POWs used key words and gestures for disinformation, as well as for signaling to those in the know back home. We also learn how they passed information by the famous "tap code" which used a 5x5 grid for designating 25 letters of the alphabet. Use of the code helped overcome the sensation of seclusion and separation from fellow prisoners. The North Vietnamese never were able to break their will to communicate. These POWs consistently felt low whenever they had to give in, no matter how small or insignificant that was, but they were determined to do nothing that would preclude a "retum with honor."

One major escape from the power station was attempted down the Red River, dubbed the "swim to Califomia." Although a clean break, it did not succeed but forced their jailers to react and gave heart to the other POWs. The Son Tay Raid further helped the POWs by causing all at outlying camps and prisons to be brought to Hoa Lo. This allowed better communication and a more accurate picture of the situation, while greatly improving the internal organization of the POWs. When the North Vietnamese

LCDR Mike McSrath greets his children more than five years as a POW

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With heads high, American POWs marched in tight formation to awaiting busses on the first leg of the trip home

offered early release, the senior POW was then able to order a young seaman to retum with the names of those at Hoa Lo memorized.

However, not all POWs served as honorably. Two senior officers took early release, leaving prison out of the estabUshed order: first in, first out. When other POWs retumed to the U.S., two top POW officers sought to have the two "early releases'" court-martialed. The Secretary of the Army was adamant in his veto of such a course, stating that any court-martial would make them cause celebre and a boon to the political left, as weD as become problematic in diplomatic affairs. The two were then ordered out of the military "for the good of the service," and were considered pariahs by former POWs and many servicemen.

This censure underscored what it really meant to "retum with honor."

Many will recall the wives' side of the tale. Wives were officially told only that their husbands were missing in action, but then might receive a letter from a husband dehvered through the Red Cross. POW wives played a major part in getting that reversed by pressuring the military services and the political leaders inWashington.

When Defense Secretary Melvin Laird reversed the policy, the U.S. govemment then demanded the POWs' release.

With Ho Chi Minh's death, torture of prisoners stopped and food improved somewhat. As the Paris Peace Talks went on and the POWs were due to be released, the old-timers, so emotionally drained, said they would beUeve it when they saw it.

EventuaUy, it happened. As they were reporting on the roll call to muster out of Hoa Lo, the POWs saw, for the last time, their chief torturer, who was the mustering out announcer. As the buses left Hoa Lo, observers there could see many smiling, happy young faces; they were happy because this meant the American War really

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was over for the north and there would be no more bombing for a weary people.

All that remains today of Hoa Lo is the one side with the main entrance over which is inscribed "La Maison Centrale," and the main entry house with long wings off it paralleUng the remaining front wall. One still gets the feeling of the oppressiveness of the place and is still shocked by the guillotine room, with its torture implements and a complete list of official executioners since its doors were first opened.

There is only one small room upstairs in a back wing that gives any evidence of the American POWs. Unfortunately, it is misleading. There are only two or three panels of media event pictures and an iron cot on which POWs allegedly slept. There is not even a whiff of any aspect of their torture or mistreatment, just one small, paltry exhibit.

What remains of Hoa Lo is, in fact, a memorial to all the Vietnamese that were even more severely mistreated and tortured by the French than the Americans were by their Vietnamese jailers. And there is no question that our POWs were severely mistreated and tortured.

Today, Americans are very much welcome in a land where more than half the population was bom after 1975. We are treated as if the American War never happened. The French, however, remain hated. There can be no doubt that the great majority of Americans who fought in Vietnam, and especially the POWs, have remmed with honor.

Robert Black, '63, just recently completed a trip to Vietnam, where he served with the 1st Marines in 1967 through 1968 as a Company Commander and Intelligence Officer.

He is a past president for the Metro New York Chapter and past trustee of the Association.

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SYNOPSIS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING ' 7 1999 MAY, U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND

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he spring meeting of the Board of Trustees took place on 7 May in Alumni Hall. This meeting was particularly significant for the decisions which were made, the complexities of several of the issues, and the board's ability to get through a robust agenda during the allotted 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. timeframe.

This year's agenda consisted of Standing Committee meetings on the 6 July followed by a reception in the Armel Leftwich Visitor Center. Friday moming's meeting of the Board was brought to order by our Chairman, Admiral Snuffy Smith' 62, and he set the pace for a productive day which included the President and CEO's report; a financial review by Mr. Corbin McNeil '62; the National Election results by Captain Neil Block '61; updates from the House Committee, Captain Al Davey '67; Membership and Bylaws Committees, VADM Ed Martin '54; Editorial Advisory Board, Captain Roy Girod '53; and remarks by the Superintendent, which included an update on the Naval Academy's Strategic Plan.

The aftemoon session included an update from the Strategy and Planning Committee

by Captain Roger Onorati '61 before heading into the final topics of Unfinished Business and New Business. The latter topics included recognition of the Recreational Vehicle Chapter under the leadership of Captain James N. Roberts '59fromMartinez, GA, reports on the April meetings of the Class Presidents by VADM Chuck Griffiths '46 and the May 6 Chapter Presidents' meeting by Mr. Art Bryant '66, an overview of electing 501 (h) status by Captain Paul Zambemardi '70, an update by Captain Bob Hofford '61 on the Memorial issue raised at the December 1998 meeting, and an overview of an Admissions initiative by Captain Steve Andres '67.

Following adjournment of the "old" bocU'd, Admiral Smith convened the new board, made brief remarks, set the next meeting for 3 December 1998, then adjoumed the new board.

ISSUES DISCUSSED/ACTIONS TAKEN

The fall Board minutes had been elecfronically circulated and upgraded, and Admiral Smith advised the Board that Captain Steve Andres '67 and Mr. John Howland '64 had

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requested that they not be voted upon via email as the minutes should be discussed in an open forum since they reflect the Board's actions. The Chairman agreed and entertained a motion that the minutes be accepted as written. This was seconded, and the minutes were unanimously approved with no discussion.

The President gave his report, focusing on the key successes of the Alumni Association and the key concerns for the future (Text of The President's remarks will appear in a future edition of Shipmate). The successes to date have centered around the programs developed around Operating Plan 1999 (OP 99) which completes its cycle on 31 December 1999.

The central theme of OP 99 was to increase participation, and we developed a strategy to do this whose essence was the creation of 4 Strategic Capabilities: 1. Communications 2.

Enhancing our Image 3. Promoting Excellence at the Academy and the Alumni Association. 4. Activating Alumni.

As a result of OP '99, the Association is strong, active, and equipped to deal with the future. One of our greatest assets is the ability to reach out to alumni through our new communication networks, a capabiUty we will continue to grow.

There have been changes: *The process to incorporate Class Presidents as trastees is well underway. *The Naval Academy Fund staff moved to Beach Hall on 14 May. * Discussions are ongoing to merge the board of the Naval Academy Foundation and the board of the Naval Academy Endowment Tmst. If approved, on 1 January 2000, the resulting board would be named the Naval Academy Foundation. The goal of this proposed move is to streamline fundraising and provide clarity to the donor. Trustees were asked to provide comments by 30 June. *The Naval Academy Strategic Plan continues to be worked. The 2010 Vision is on the Academy's web site, and comments are encouraged. *Captain Chip Seymour has been tasked to serve as Director of Alumni Affairs and to begin establishing a network of influential individuals to assist us as problems and opportunities present themselves. In addition, he will lead the effort to benchmark other institutions that have demonstrable success in

this area. Our influence network is well underway and should be in place by the end of 1999.

Looking to the future. Op Plan '02 will rest on three pillars: The Naval Academy Strategic Plan, the Association's Concept of Operations, and an even more thorough evaluation of market conditions.

The Board then unanimously approved: •k The Trustee-At-Large election results: Vice Chairman Eastern Area Mr. Corbin McNeil '62 Trustees-At-Large Mr. Anthony M. Marks '59 CDR Kerwin E. Miller, USNR '75 CAPT Jerome Rapkin, USN (Ret.) '52 CAPT Lynn Widener, USNR '70 *501 (h) status for the Alumni Association in accordance with the following resolution: RESOLVED: That the proper officers of the Association be and they are hereby authorized and directed, in conjunction with the Association's legal counsel, to complete, execute and file with the Intemal Revenue Service, for and on behalf of the Association, the attached Form 5768, Election by an EUgible Section of 501 (c)(3) Organization to Make Expenditures to Influence Legislation, and that said officers be and they are hereby authorized and directed to do and perform any and all other necessary and proper acts incident thereto. *The formation of an ad hoc committee, the focus of which is to examine and recommend mechanisms and procedures whereby the Alumni Association might assist and participate in enhancing programs for identifying and encouraging prospective candidates for admission to the Naval Academy.

There was no further new business, the Chairman thanked the outgoing Tmstees, and then the meeting was adjoumed. In convening the new board, the Chairman emphasized the importance of communicating with the alumni. After announcing that the next meeting would occur on 3 December 1999, the meeting was adjoumed.

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The Night Has A Thousand

Eyes knots and cut in our mufQers. The paddlers were sea-sick, and both

By Captain LeRoy Taylor, U.S. Navy (Retired) This is a story of once upon a time, when a ship's destructive power canoes had sustained cracks, so the only thing we could do now was was reckoned in hits per gun per minute, and there were finger bowls to take PT-176 into the channel and take soundings. The gunners in both boats were to start shooting at the first sign of light or any movein the wardroom silver allowance.

In early 1944, Commander South Pacific decided to seize and oc- ment on either side of the entrance.

As we eased into the chaimel, I moved aft with my lead line and cupy the Japanese-held Green Island, an atoll in the Solomon Islands that is about eight miles long and four miles wide and lies halfway lay down on the fantail, where I could take soundings over the stem between northern Bougainville and southern New Ireland. From an without letting the lead-line get fouled in the propellers. For nearly airstrip on Green Island, the Japanese base at Rabaul, about 100 miles two hours, we moved throughout the whole channel, determining away, could be bombed regularly, and motor torpedo boats from the depth and checking for coral heads, which are tricky to find. At one island could cover the waters around southem New Britain and New time, a signal light on the far side of the atoll flashed toward us, but Ireland. On the west side of the atoll was a very narrow entrance to we ignored it. Since this was a bcU'ge staging point on the Rabaul to the lagoon, through which the LSTs and other landing craft would BougainvUle mn, they probably thought we were one of their barges have to pass to land their troops and cargo. The depth of water in the coming in. The bushes on both sides of the chaimel seemed awfully close.

When we finished, we moved out of the entrance channel was not known. entrance and joined the other boat to return Our motor torpedo boat squadrons were to our base. On the way back, to celebrate, based on Puruata Island, just off the beachWe shoved off after dark and we each had ice cream that the boat's cook head at Bougainville. We received instrucheaded out on a northerly had made in the tiny galley refrigerator ice tions from Admiral Wilkinson, Commander tray and wrapped in paper. The native boys Amphibious Force, South Pacific, to go to course at 30 knots. The run to had recovered somewhat by now; and when Green Island on a night when there was no they were handed the cold ice cream in the Green Island would take about moon, and to sound the channel into the atoll dark, it startled them; but they eventually ate to see if it had sufficient water depth. The day five hours. As we cleared it along with us, after a little instraction. we were to go, he sent us two native outrigger canoes and eight Melanesian boys to serve When we retumed to Green Island, we Puruata Island, we ran into as paddlers to help us sneak into the entrance made a signal reporting the result of our heavy wind and head seas. It to take the soundings. work. It was quite a relief to know that this When the natives arrived that morning, we tricky business was now over. was a nasty night. assigned them to a tent and gave them plenty But then the next step in the invasion proof food and water. The quartermaster made cess reared its ugly head. A reconnaissancefor me a short lead-line with a prominent mark at 17 feet that could in-force was set up for a night about three weeks later. Some 300 be easily identified in the dark. Just before sunset the canoes were New Zealand troops and a group of specialists from a naval base unit loaded and lashed on the deck of PT-176, and the paddlers were taken were to be landed for 24 hours to determine if Green Island was suitaboard. I rode in PT-176, and my executive officer was embarked in able for an airstrip and if the beaches on the inner side of the atoll PT-184. The plan was that when we got near Green Island, PT-176 could be used as a landing area. This force was to be carried in by would move in close to the entrance and launch the canoes. The na- destroyer transports and escorted by a squadron of destroyers. In ortives would then paddle me into the entrance to take soundings while der to insure the safe passage of the landing craft through the atoll PT-184 covered us with all the fire-power the boat had. entrance, we were told to be there to lead them through with two We shoved off after dark and headed out on a northerly course at motor torpedo boats.

30 knots. The run to Green Island would take about five hours. As we On the night of tiie operation, we joined the transports off the encleared Puruata Island, we ran into heavy wind and head seas. It was trance to the atoll and with silenced engines, led the landing craft a nasty night. As we neared Green Island, we slowed to about ten into the lagoon to their chosen beaches. The number of enemy en-

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countered was small. We went home, and the transports picked up the reconnaissance force the next night. The place was found to be worth taking.

The main landing was to be carried out two weeks later. The Japanese must have been aware of our interest in the island, as indicated by our activities during the last month. Admiral Wilkinson thought they might do something at the last minute to try to prevent our ships from entering the lagoon, so he ordered us to examine the entrance channel the night before the landing to check for obstructions or mines.

To make a third visit within a month to the to the same place, appeared to us pushing good fortune a little too far. We would again use two boats, one to search the channel and the other to cover the searcher.

We made a sounding and dragging lint of a single part of wire cable, about 20 feet long, with a heavy lead at the end. We reckoned that with this, we could locate any obstruction and probably set off any mines in the channel. Some officers from the staff' of Commander Motor Torpedo Boats. South Pacific came up from Rendova to watch the operation. They would ride in the covering boat.

The night of the landing, while the assault force was en route, we headed for Green Island, expecting to arrive there a few hours before our ships did. On the way, we passed the destroyers and transports but stayed well clear to avoid their friendly fire. After muffling our engines, we moved into the chaimel and began our dragging operations. With the heavy cable, we were able to examine the entire channel. It proved to be clear. At about 2:00 a.m., we shoved off and sent the code word by radio to the approaching task group commander, indicating that the channel was all clear.

As we sped back to Bougainville in the starht night, we looked at the people in the other boat that was on station broad on our starboard quarter; they hadn't had to put up with what we had in the last month. They deserved a thrill. I went aft to the fantail of the boat

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where we had an Army 81-millimeter mortar mounted and pointed dead astern, took one round with maximum powder charge, and dropped it down the muzzle of the mortar. It went off with a grunt.

The projectile rose high in the air and came down, exploding in the water astern of us and about 200 feet abeam of the other boat. We were watching them with our binoculars. When the mortar round exploded in the water, they thought it was a bomb from an enemy float plane and were searching the sky. Being bombed by float planes was a common occurrance when on patrol at night. When we got back to our base, they asked us if we had seen the plane that dropped the bomb on them. What plane? bomb? We didn't see or hear anything. It wasn't until the next aftemoon that we confessed what had happened.

Captain Taylor '35 served in cruisers, destroyers and the original pre-war MTB squadron. In 1942, in RUSSELX ( D D - 4 1 4 ) , he took part

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By Captain George Galdorisi 70, U.S. Navy Although the 2000 election is more than a year away, a lot of political hay is being made over the 'integrity issue.' Regardless of one's political leanings or thoughts about integrity in politics, in the naval profession, integrity is at the core of everything we do.

Some mistakenly suggest that integrity is not as cracial to what we do in the naval service today. They cite the end of the Cold War, the 'civihanization' of the military, the adoption of business 'management' practices and other changes as indicative of the movement away from a dependence on responsibility and integrity and towards a more 'business based' ethic.

If there were no other reason to bum through the absolute necessity for personal integrity in the Navy and Fleet Marine Forces today, the sea changes in the way we train and operate are reason enough.

Beyond strategy, operational art, tactics, and technology, the monumental changes that have occurred in the inter-deployment training cycle (IDTC) put a high premium on absolute integrity. Here's why.

We used to train much differently. Over a decade ago, ship's started out the IDTC at refresher training (RefTra). Many of you remember RefTra as something akin to getting a root canal. Typically, a ship showed up at a RefTra location (e.g., Guantanamo Bay) and was told, "this is the most fouled-up ship we've ever seen. If you do absolutely everything we tell you to do in the next six to eight weeks and live under our microscope, you may complete marginally o.k." Sound familiar? At the other end of the training spectmm, as the entire battle group came together about a year later for the final BGAARM exercise, there were pages and pages of quantifiable blocks that had to be checked to ensure a proper graduation and launch on deployment (set the AAW vector logic grid for 270 degrees out to 250 NM, fire X number of missiles in Y number of minutes, etc).

The point is, there was a vast, embedded, training infrastmcture that used extensive quantifiable means to grade every aspect of a ship's, squadron's or other unit's life. No guesswork. No subjective judgements. Just show up, perform, check the blocks, and then move on. Pretty cut and dried.

The IDTC has been revolutionized. There is no more RefTra. BGAARM has been replaced by the Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX), where the graduation exercise is far less quantified. The number and complexity of ship's inspections have been cut way back.

Recentiy, even the long-dreaded engineering exam, the dreaded OPPE, has become a thing of the past. Staffs have taken draconian cuts, and the huge parent squadrons have disappeared.

If 'Big Brother' is gone, who is now responsible for a ship's performance and readiness for operations and combat? It really comes down to the ship and to some extent, the small staff of the immediate senior, often a tiny destroyer squadron or amphibious squadron staff.

Now that many of the IDTC 'wickets' have been removed, only the ship's skipper and officers know if their ship is tmly ready to do the job.

It comes down to the individual integrity of the skipper and his ship.

Do they need more time before that post-shipyard engineering light off? Should that equipment really be CasRep'ed, reported as out of commission? Does the bridge team need more time in the ship simulator? Do they need help with a particular type of training expertise?

Are key people being sent to the right schools, or is everyone being held hostage to get through the day's work? Is the DesRon, PhibRon, or Group staff really providing oversight and making the tough calls, or are they just along for the ride?

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These are just some of the twists and turns in the life of any ship or other outfit where the dependence on individual integrity is cmcial to all else. The good news is that the unit does not have to live under a microscope 24 hours per day, seven days per week. On the other hand, individuals in that outfit must make the tough calls, even when they are the unpopular ones.

Everything we've said about Navy ships is just as trae, perhaps more so, for the Marine Corps rifleman on the ground. As our former Commandant put it, this is where the mbber meets the road; an 18 year-old Marine rifleman's decision to do the right thing when confronted with a tense situation. If the service can not depend on him doing the right thing for the right reasons, little else matters.

Individual integrity, always the lifeblood of the naval service, is essential now more than ever. Building on this individual integrity, and not making compromises for expediency, will be exactly what will make the next century the best one yet for our naval service.

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

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Nathaniel Minter Dial '32

In December 1941, Lieutenant Nathaniel Minter Dial '32 was stationed in the Philippines as commanding officer of the ocean-going tug NAPA. AS the war progressed, both fuel and food were in short supply. NAPA was the very last boat to be operational in the Manila area, laying mines and providing anti-aircraft cover. When NAPA ran out of fuel. Lieutenant Dial reported to the 16"" Naval District, under Captain Hoeffel. After the fall of Bataan, with Japanese pressing on, the decision was taken to scutUe NAPA to prevent capture. Dial was later captured by the Japanese, never to see his homeland again.

Sick with dysentery, Lieutenant Dial was tracked by the Japanese over the same road that the captured defenders of Bataan were herded m the "death march." Kept in the Philippines, he was transported from prison camp to prison camp over the next three years. On 13 December 1944, he was taken from Bilibid prison to the prison ship, ORYOKO MARU in Manila Harbor. The ship was left unmarked, in violation of international law, in an attempt to create doubt in the minds of American airplanes as to the contents of the ship, which conveyed prisoners, Japanese soldiers, and women and children back to Japan.

A total of 1,619 prisoners were crammed into the holds of the ship under deplorable conditions. Horses had previously used the spaces, so the stench of manure was pervasive and flies were everywhere. In the fierce Philippine summer heat, the metal of the walls of the ship only exacerbated the oppression. Each hold measured roughly 30x50 foot, with a ceiling height of about eight feet. The only air came from a 12-foot square shaft in the center.

On the moming of 14 December 1944, U.S. aircraft spotted the ORYOKO MARU and began attacking, attacks that lasted throughout the day as the ship attempted to make its way back to Subic Bay. Toward the end of the day, a bomb landed near the forward hold, tearing a hole in the ship's side.

That night was horrific. The conditions of near-suffocation, extreme dehydration, exhaustion and constant bombings drove many men mad. Several committed suicide to reUeve themselves of the torture. As John Wright stated, "It was a combination of hopelessness, nervous tension, and thirst that drove us through the most horrible night a human being could endure."

On the following moming, the POWs were ordered to swim ashore.

While the Americans were scrambling to leave the ship, U.S. Navy planes were heard diving back into the fight. On the planes' second ran, a torpedo bomb scored a direct hit, instantly killing 200 men in the aft hold where Dial was located; the ship caught fire and slowly 34

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began to take water. When the pilots realized non-Japanese men were onboard, the attack was aborted. Sti-onger swunmers assisted the weaker and wounded ashore, including Dial who had been wounded in the leg and chest.

When all were on land. Dial and the remaining 1,340 men were rounded up by the Japanese and intemed in a tennis court. From 1517 December, they were kept in the open-air concrete tennis coiut, beneath the pounding sun, without food or adequate water.

On 15 December, the day before the Battie of the Bulge started in Belgium, Dial slipped away. But, before he died. Dial gave his Naval Academy Class of 1932 ring to Commander Douglas Fisher, asking that he give it to his [Dial's] wife, [Lisa Porter Dial]. Fisher made great efforts to keep the ring with him ".. .but, with our stringy clothing and so forth, it was quite a problem. I would tie it to one shred, and I would try to keep it here and there."

With the ORYOKO MARU sunk, the prisoners were eventually put on a second boat, the ENOURA MARU that was also sunk. More men died.

Finally, they were placed on the BRAZIL MARU, which made it to Japan some 47 days after having been placed in the ORYOKO. Fewer than 300 men were alive by then. Roughly half were taken to China (Mukden) and the other half to Inchon, Korea including Fisher.

One moming, Fisher woke from sickness in a hospital in Inchon to find that Dial's ring was missing. He had hidden it in a slat beneath him. Apparently, it was stolen. After the war, Fisher visited Dial's wife and explained how he had lost the ring. In its stead, Fisher offered Dial's son, Victor, his own watch as a token of his friendship.

Eighteen years later, a Korean laborer working at the sight of the Japanese POW camp in Inchon, Korea, discovered the ring. A companion of the laborer who worked as a driver for Rear Admiral George W. Pressey '32, U.S. Naval Commander in Korea, realized that the ring was similar to his boss'. He mentioned this news to Pressey, but added tiiat his friend had, regrettably, decided to pawn the ring for its gold. Admiral Pressey rashed to rescue the ring from the pawnshop.

He arrived just as it was being melted down. Thankfully, enough of the ring remained intact to identify it as that of his Classmate, Minter Dial.

The ring was retumed to Dial's son, Natiianiel Victor Dial, a month before his wedding to AUx Montgomery in 1962. The ring, as well as Dial's Purple Heart and Navy Cross (awarded posthumously), were placed in a double-sided glass case, so that one could see where the ring had been melted down on one side.

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My fether, Victor Dial, was working for Ford Motor Company, and we were living just outside of Paris in the late 1960s. At some point, while the house was being repainted in the spring of 1967, the glass case, its contents and a few other gold items were stolen. The ring was never found again.

This story has been retold in many newspapers over the years. One of the most inspired readers of the story was then-President of France, Giscard d'Estaing. So outraged that the theft had happened on French soil, d'Estaing proposed a national campaign, in honor of the 200 years of Franco-American relationships, to recover the ring. Regrettably, owing to certain difficult socio-political events in Paris at the time, my father, Victor, declined his offer.

Although the ring was never recovered, its story represents the courage and dedication of generations of Naval Academy graduates, many of whom have exhibited extraordinary heroism for no personal gain or recognition, but rather, simply to keep faith with their comrades and the institution they so love. To have kept that ring throughout more than two years in Cabanatuan and Bilibid was a feat in itself (stealth was rampant among both the Japanese captors as well as the American POWs!)... Fisher could have traded the ring for a glass of water or cup of rice, but he never did. It must have meant so much to him.

We have considered having another ring recast, but it is just not the same as having the ring. One day, maybe, we will explore the possibility of placing an ad in France... but the odds of the ring's recovery seem stacked against us. Until then, the mystery continues.

N. Minter Dial, is the son ofLT(JG) N. Victor Dial, USN and AUx Montgomery Estey. He was named after his grandfather, Lieutenant N. M. Dial. He is married to Yendi, an extraordinary lady, and has a son and a daughter. He lives with his wife in Manhattan, NY, working as Marketing Director for Redken, USA. OcopynghtN. Minter Dial, 1999

LT Nathaniel Minter Dial '32

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Ring Bank Update ince the Ring Bank wasfirstintroduced to .Alumni in the October 1982 issue of Shipmate, the response has been amazing. Generously, more than 40 class rings were donated to the isplay cas^ of the .Naval Academy Museum and Alumni House, and many moreringsand miniaes were donated to our Alimmi .Association Ring Bank Simply put, the Ring Bank works as follows: thefirsttworingsof a particular class year belong the Naval Academy Museum. Thefirstis placed in the Museum display and the second is loaned the ,\lumni Association for display in the Tap Room of Alumni House. Additional rings become le property of the Association's Ring Bank. If an alumnus* loses his/herring,and we have one i?ailable in our Ring Bank, he/she may borrow it for his/her lifetime.

Unfortunately, over time, our supply ofringshas dwindled and interest is at an all-time high, rhere is a waiting list for many classes and the displays are significantly lacking rings of recent lass years. Please consider donating yourringor miniature, or that of a loved one. It will be idmired and cherished, by both visitors and loan recipients.

To further assist our Alumni, we have created a new Web page for our Ring Bank on the Alumni Associations Web page, www.usna.com. It includes: information about the Ring Bank a IMng ofrings/classyears needed by both the Museum and Alumni House a Usting of jewelers to have your ring replaced/repaired, or to have a class crest or miniature made a listing ofrings/miniaturesreported as lost/stolen • a listing of rin^miniatures reported as foimd rf contact information to donate a ring or to report one as found or iost'stolen Reporting your ring as lost increases the chances ofits being returned, especially miniatures.

If you do not have Internet access and would like any of the above information, please conuct our Ring Bank Coordinator, Tlmotby Elizabeth Woodbury at 247 King Geoi^e Street, .Annapolis, MD 21403; 410-263-4448x112. *To borrow a ringfiromthe 1 ^ Bai^, the redpieot must be a life Jfember pf the USM Alumni Association.

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Naval Academy Store open Stiip visit g Armel-Leftv\^ichi Visitor Center open Alumni Open Golf Tournament (see a d page 6) Alumni House open for registration Merchiondise available for purchiose Register to win Army-Navy raffle tickets (email address required) Update your personal information on-line Brigade noon meal formation Lunch at King Hall Parade Alumni House patio open Sandwiches for sole, cash bar

Running of the Goats Ship Visit Alumni Tent at Navy Fest (register on the following page) March-on begins Kick-off vs. Akron

This event is being lield in lieu of tine traditional cocktail party In Dahlgren Hall and dinner in King Hall. It was cancelled due to original renovation plans.

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Run with the Goats 4 miles around the Yard. Trophies for the Fastest Goat, Nanny Goat and Oldest Goat. The race starts at 7:55 a.m. on Saturday in the Halsey Field House. The cost is $10 per person. T-shirts are included for all registrants!

O I am planning on attending the run. In consideration of the acceptance of my entry, I, the undersigned.

Intending to be legally bound hereby waive and release for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators, any rights and claims for damages, demands and my action whatsoever, which I may have against the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Govemment, the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, Inc., representatives, successors and assignees, arising out of my participation in this event, including any injuries suffered by me as a result of my participation in this event. I verify that I have full knowledge of the rigors of the race and the risks involved in participation and that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained for this event.

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Enjoy a tailgate feast for $10 per person. Children under 12 are $4. There are a limited number of seats available. Respond prior to 8 October so that we can mail your tickets in advance.

I am not registering for any of these events, but wish to be listed on the attendee's list in the registration packets.

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Superintendent's Call Continued from page 5... division officer to 0-3/0-4 post department head/company command Upgrade 2 SeaNav billets from 0-4 to post-XO 0-4/0-5 Expected Outcome/Benefit: - Increase the breadth and depth of leadership experience in Bancroft Hall - Improve the quality of instruction in professional courses - Increase the number of career officer role models for midshipmen (13) Strategic Initiative: Instructional Skills and Educational Support Purpose: Enhance the effectiveness of USNA's educational support functions by redefining the role of the Educational Resource Center (ERC) Initiative Description: - Review the scope and structure of the ERC's contract - Redefine how the ERC can best support the Academy in faculty technical skill development. Midshipmen initiatives, courseware and classroom development, etc.

- Ensure the ERC has the skills and capability to provide support for electronic classrooms, faculty development skills, and video teleconferencing - Develop NADN's video channel capability to support ERC's broadcast television equipment - Develop ERC skills to instruct faculty on its use and help the faculty develop courseware - Decide whether the ERC should be a contracted activity or a most efficient organization staffed with full time equivalent govemment employees - Complete an asset inventory. Phase out old equipment. Acquire new equipment - This project affects other strategic plan projects — e.g., faculty development. Academic Center Expected Outcome/Benefit: - Enhance teaching and learning environment for midshipmen and faculty - Improve support for faculty teaching (14) Strategic Initiative: Expand Company Officer's Leadership Master's Program Purpose: Increase participation in the leadership masters program Initiative Description: - Expand the Leadership Development Master's Program to include incoming leadership instructors Expected Outcome/Benefit: - Enhance the attractiveness of USNA duty by providing additional opportunities for advanced degrees - Foster an atmosphere of professional and intellectual growth - Demonstrate a commitment to graduate education and Ufe-long learning - Provide a common foundation for leadership instruction (Luce Hall) and the practice of leadership (Bancroft Hall/Athletic Fields/EC A/ professional training/ etc.)

- Improve the quality of leadership instruction (15) Strategic Initiative: Net-Centric Operations Center and War Fighting Laboratory Purpose: Create an operations center / lab to improve Midshipmen professional training through the introduction and simulation of advanced warfare concepts Initiative Description: - Create a net-centric operations center / war-fighting laboratory to support learning and experimenting with the concepts of net-centric warfare, operational maneuver from the sea (OMFTS), information management and information warfare •Scalable, configurable and networked with NWC, NWDC, 38

MCCDC and other activities involved in operational concepts development *Core coiu'ses in Tactics and Strategy, Warfare Capstone and Leadership will use the operations center "'Envisioned as located in Luce Hall Planetarium (retain planetarium function) Expected Outcome/Benefit: - Enhance the understanding of warfare at both operational and tactical levels through war-gaming, scenario-based teaching and experimentation - Contribute to the study of naval leadership, tactical warfare understanding and decision-making in an information-intensive environment - Provide USNA with an advanced learning capability required to teach emerging operational concepts - Provide a venue for miUtary faculty and staff presentations of current and future naval and joint operations to promote professional currency and faculty development - Support the study of information technology and leadership across the curriculum (16) Strategic Initiative: Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) Enhancements Purpose: Develop a master plan to improve the quality of the NAPS program and meet the needs of incoming USNA candidates Initiative Description: - Develop and implement a comprehensive Master Plan for NAPS - Conduct a comprehensive review of the academic program to include: Curriculum Faculty staffing Library resources Information technology requirements - Assess the funding requirement for facility improvements needed to accomplish the NAPS mission and maintain quaUty of Ufe Expected Outcome/Benefit: - Ensure facilities and academic / athletic programs are of the highest quality - Enhance the academic preparation of midshipmen candidates (17) Strategic Initiative: Facilities Excellence Program Purpose: Develop and implement a comprehensive Maintenance of Real Property (MRP) program for all USNA facilities Initiative Description: - Develop a comprehensive plan for facilities maintenance; including planned preventive maintenance, cyclical repairs and phased maintenance for major repairs, upgrades and rehabilitations - Obtain Department of the Navy funding to support the plan consistent with DON average percentage of current plant value Expected Outcome/Benefit: - Extend the useful life of our buildings and utility distiibution systems - Enhance the support of all mission functions by maintaining quality work/living/leaming environments, free of leaking roofs and piping, damaged materials, malfunctioning mechanical and equipment systems, etc.

- Reduce the need for more costly emergency maintenance (18) Strategic Initiative: Mitscher Hall Enrichment Purpose: Revitalize and expand the Mitscher facility to support the spiritual and cultural enrichment of midshipmen Initiative Description: - Design and construct an addition to Mitscher Hall to include: Jewish Chapel Learning center and media center that will be focused on Judaic studies Shipmate, September 1999

Social gathering venues that will enrich the spiritual and cultural experience of midshipmen - Project includes an endowment to ensure life cycle maintenance of the new facility Expected Outcome/Benefit: - Revitalize Mitscher Hall as an important part of tiie Bancroft Hall complex - Spiritual and cultural enrichment of Midshipmen - Increase appreciation and awareness of cultural and religious diversity (19) Strategic Initiative: Broaden Midshipmen Academic Opportunities Purpose: Provide Midshipmen with expanded opportunities to obtain advanced degrees Initiative Description - Challenge Midshipmen who have outstanding academic records and growth potential Example: increase the number of IGEP / VGEP opportunities at local universities Target Midshipmen who traditionally have lengthy TAD periods prior to fleet assignment - Investigate consoUdating the management of all graduate education programs through the new Academic Center - Assess the effectiveness of existing academic enrichment programs and re-allocate funding where appropriate Expected Outcome/Benefit: - More Naval Academy graduates will receive master's degrees within the first six months of commissioned service - Increases the pool of junior officers tofillteaching positions at USNA foUowing their initial operational tours - Reduces the burden on junior and middle grade officers who pursue a graduate degree at the expense of competing professional development requirements - Increases the potential for the Navy and Marine Corps to profit from earUer and more payback tours - Provides officers with a better understanding of an increasingly complex operating environment (20) Strategic Initiative: Admissions Marketing Strategies / Programs Ptirpose: Develop and implement marketing programs to attract additional high quality appUcants and promote the USNA Initiative Description: - Develop and implement a professional marketing plan and strategy using a top flight marketing firm with speciaUzed experience in marketing coUeges / universities - Expand outreach programs to increase interest in and knowledge of USNA to include: Additional field offices Utilization of recent graduates to volunteer as recruiters/counselors Expansion of the "hometown recruiting" program for Midshipmen Expansion of the Summer Seminar program with more sessions (e.g. with promising 8"* graders) QuaUty on-campus visits for qualified candidates Expansion of the Blue & Gold Officer u-aining program Linkage with Navy Recruiting Command Expansion of Alumni Association involvement in marketing USNA - EstabUsh a long range program focused on contacting, tracking and preparing potential applicants from middle to high school levels

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Expected Outcome/Benefit: - Enhance public awareness of USNA, its mission and its value to the nation - Increase number of qualified applicants - Improve diversity within the Brigade - More realistic expectations / understanding of USNA culture / commitment by candidates - Improve understanding of USNA opportunities and entrance requirements for potential applicants from middle to high school levels (21) Strategic Initiative: Health and Wellness Program Purpose: Provide Midshipmen with comprehensive programs that promote lifelong health, nutrition and general physical and emotional wellness Initiative Description: - Combine the efforts of dieticians, psychologists, athletic trainers and counselors in educating Midshipmen, faculty and staff on health and wellness issues such as substance abuse, tobacco usage, physical development, use of dietary supplements, weight control, eating disorders and the value of a proper diet.

The near-term phase will consist of the reaUgnment of the exist ing Midshipman counseling center to broaden its scope and include the transfer of the staff dietician to this organization.

The near-term phase will include the assignment of two additional full-time and one part-time staff The mid-term phase will include the establishment of a permanent location to support and house this realigned activity, potentially located in either Mitscher Hall (with its renovation) or with the new medical presence in Bancroft Hall (as part of sixth wing renovation) Expected Outcome/Benefit: - Greater appreciation for the importance of lifelong health and fitness among midshipmen, faculty and staff - Increase the focus on prevention rather than treatment - Prepare Midshipmen to take a leadership role in promoting healthy living at their future commands - Provide early detection and treatment of performance inhibitors such as eating disorders, alcohol misuse and weight problems (22) Strategic Initiative: Renovate / Replace Halsey Field House Purpose: Renovate / replace Halsey Field House to promote a more modem, safe and varied physical fitness environment for the mixed gender Brigade Initiative Description: - Renovate or replace Halsey Field House with a state-of-the-art faciUty capable of meeting the needs of the Naval Academy physical mission - Design will incorporate indoor ttack, basketball courts, international squash courts and may include indoor tennis courts, and a parking garage Expected Outcome/Benefit: - Provide a modem, state-of-the-art facility which will accommodate a wide variety of athletic activities and will correct current deficiencies related to structural deterioration, poor ventilation, inadequate office and locker space and outdated equipment - Enhance the physical education curriculum - Improve the USNA's ability to attract top midshipmen candidates (23) Strategic Initiative: Athletic Facilities Excellence I^irpose: Improve and expand the availability of athletic facilities to support midshipmen athletic participation and personal / professional fitness goals

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Initiative Description: - Construct athletic facilities to promote physical education and athletic excellence.

- Projects include: Men's and Women's Varsity Soccer Facility Upgraded tennis center Instructional Pool adjacent to Lejeune Hall Removable bubble over the artificial turf field Artificial turf field adjacent to 7th wing (when reclaimed from renovation contract re-use) Indoor tennis facility Athletic fields at Naval Station and Greenbury Point Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Expected Outcome/Benefit: - Increase ability to attract top midshipman candidates - Improve all-weather availability of athletic practice facilities - Reduce heavy usage of existing athletic fields allowing for improved field maintenance / re-growth - Provide athletic venues commensurate with an institution of national stature (24) Strategic Initiative: Academy Museum Expansion and Renovation Purpose: This initiative, in conjunction with the Museum Master Plan, wiU improve the quality of the Museum's holdings and will directly enhance the teaching and learning environment of USNA Initiative Description: - Embark upon a significant expansion and renovation of the Naval Academy Museum in Preble Hall (as envisioned in the Museum Master Plan) to create a state-of-the-art museum that enhances classroom instruction in all disciplines, and which contributes to the professional and intellectual development of the midshipmen.

- Part of the renovation will focus on creating interactive work stations where Midshipmen can access manuscript and photographic collections from CD-ROMs and the Internet - Create an oral history archive that draws upon the experiences of USNA graduates to be used by Midshipmen, scholars, scientists and other interested alumni, visitors and staff - Create the facilities that will enable the Museum to support conferences, coUoquia, seminars and social venues which contribute to the mission and reputation of the Academy.

- Ensure the development of a museum that will encourage Midshipmen, Alumni, faculty and staff to utilize the museum as a center that epitomizes the rich heritage of the United States Navy and Marine Corps Expected Outcome/Benefit: - Create a stimulating hands-on environment for Midshipmen, faculty, staff. Alumni and visitors, and an attractive and convenient venue for social gatherings (25) Strategic Initiative: Midshipman Activity Center Purpose: Provide recreational and leisure facilities for the Brigade to replace a variety of equivalent facilities that are no longer available Initiative Description: - Provide recreational and leisure facilities for midshipmen and their guests Replace several recreation facilities that have been lost to building renovation and space re-allocations to academic and administrative functions Include in either the renovation of Dahlgren Hall or as part of another initiative *If Dahlgren Hall is used, the modifications will not affect the playing of hockey or current restaurant facilities

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Expected Outcome/Benefit: - Provide Midshipmen with a much-needed facility where they can relax, meet and entertain guests, and access various services and activities (e.g. snack bar, study / meeting rooms, coffee bar, etc.)

- Provide Midshipmen recreational / leisure venues that no longer exist or have become prohibitively expensive off the Yard (26) Strategic Initiative: Medical Presence in Bancroft Hall Purpose: Establish a satellite clinic in Bancroft Hall to significantiy improve the health and safety of the Midshipmen Initiative Description: - Establish a satellite medical clinic in Bancroft Hall that includes: A pharmacy branch and access to a medical information system and Midshipmen medical records A sports medicine facility (relocated from Hospital Point) with orthopedics, physical therapy, podiatiy, a sports medicine physician and athletic trainers Increased staffing to include physicians, nurses, general duty corpsmen, pharmacy and laboratory technicians - Provide basic medical observation service and a temporary ward for Midshipmen not requiring hospitaUzation. Additional staffing and equipment will meet Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards Expected Outcome/Benefit: - Reduce Midshipmen absenteeism in traiiung / academic programs through increased access to primary / emergency medical services - Provide transition healthcare for the Midshipmen unable to remra to their room in Bancroft Hall after hospitaUzation or emergency care (27) Strategic Initiative: Oral and Written Communications Excellence Purpose: Develop a communications program that provides every midshipman with the opportunity to enhance writing and gain pubUc speaking experience Initiative Description: - Develop a public speaking program for midshipmen Investigate the optimum format and time for a formal course or seminar (e.g. during the semester, summer or intersessional) - Program concentrates on a range of public speaking requirements / opportunities for junior officers from briefings to formal professional and social presentations The program covers meals and honoraria for guests and funds the staff time needed to coordinate these events - Continue "Writing Across the Curriculum" initiative moving forward Expected Outcome/Benefit: - Improve Midshipmen communications skills - Develop more professional and confident public speakers and leaders (28) Strategic Initiative: Knowledge Engineer the Naval Academy Purpose: Create a smart enterprise resource plan (ERP) - knowledge engineered computing environment accessible to all users, offering standard hardware and software suites, real time access to their data, and excellent service Initiative Description: - Knowledge engineer the Naval Academy and North Severn enterprise, including all tenant commands and reimbursable customers.

Knowledge engineering: Includes seamless integration of all information technologies

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Provides technology products and tools to all users for teaching, research, management, decision making, and communicating Engineers structured data into processed and accurate information Ensiues complexity of technology is transparent to the user Provides a scalable environment productive for all skill levels - Emphasize implementation of smart ERP systems, distributed over a reliable high speed data network, accessible by all users using a

Decisions about funding choices are critical to USNA's future. Constrained defense resources create challenges and difficult tradeoffs. Significant public funding continues to address our core requirements, but we will continue to be dependent upon generous private support over the next decade to provide the margin of excellence that will make the Naval Academy an irreplaceable national resource. The plan builds in a level of flexibility and adaptability to permit phasing of resoiu-ces as they become available. While some funds are already committed, we have begim an active and formal effort to articulate the requirements of our plan to ensure future resources - public and private - are available to execute the plan. The Alumni Association has embraced our plan and will communicate with our alumni on how best to help the Naval Academy in this important endeavor.

To give our strategic plan Ufe and to ensure it is successfuUy executed, we have in-

standardized Naval Academy Intranet.

- Organize and staff USNA Information Technology division as necessary Expected Outcome/Benefit: - Improve Midshipmen, faculty, and staff productivity - Compatible with latest Naval Service technology initiatives - Improve learning and educational opportunities for all Midshipmen - Postures Naval Academy for future information technology migrations emphasizing optimum performance at minimum cost

stituted a series of management controls. I will chair our Executive Steering Committee (ESC), which will continue to provide overall guidance and direction. A Monitoring and Implementation Team (MIT), chaired by our Director of Institutional Research, has been established to monitor and report strategic plan progress routinely. An executive sponsor will be assigned to each initiative, along with Program Managers specifically accountable for its implementation. We'll review the progress of each initiative regularly and communicate these results to you and other stakeholders. Information on our strategic plaiming effort and the opportunity to contribute your thoughts will continue to be available on our web site at: www.nadn.navy.mil/StrategicPlan.

As the U.S. Naval Academy looks to the next century, we are intent on improving this flagship institution by building on our endiu"ing strengths and rich heritage while remaining flexible enough to adapt to unforeseen changes in the future. The Academy will al-

ways emphasize graduates of character, competence, vision and drive, but the world will change over the next decade. We must lead the target, maintaining a delicate balance between meeting today's requirements and transforming the Academy for the future. The strategic initiatives identified in our plan will enable this national treasure to produce the best leaders for our Navy, Marine Corps and America in the coming century. That is the purpose of our plan.

What a privilege it is to be part of this effort to ensure future leaders who serve our military and America in the next century continue to stretch for and achieve excellence in mind, body and character at the U.S. Naval Academy. I could not be more pleased with our strategic plan. It is ambitious and distinctive, but well within our ability to accompUsh. Our vision for tomorrow is in sharp focus, and we will see that vision realized. I thank you for your support to date, and ask for your continued active participation and involvement.

Go Navy - Beat Army!

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'61: Mr. Joseph W. Marshall HI has retired from the position of CEO of Idaho Power. He also received the esteemed Distinguished Eagle Award for a Ufetime of contributions to Scouting. '63: Mr. Jackson R. Terwilliger was named Chairman of the Urban Land Institute.

'65: Mr. Michael J. Riley was named CEO of Cutier Manufacturing Corporation. '67: Mr. Charles C. Bream HI was named Presideznt and CEO of NetCommand Tech, Inc. '68: Mr. David L. Myers was named President and COO of Raytheon Engineers & Constructors.

CAPT William T. Cher, USNR (Ret.) was appointed to the new position of Vice President-RF (radio frequency) Electronic Warfare Programs for the Defensive Systems Division of Northrop Grumman Corporation's Electronic Sensors and Systems Sector. '71: LtCol Keith E. Nadolski, USMCR joined Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation as Division Vice President, North American Sales. '74: LCDR Darius C. Karalls, USNR was named Vice President, Sales and Marketing of Dense-Pac Microsystems. '76: CAPT William C. Zobel assumed command of Naval Air Station Oceana, and Fleet Combat Training Center, Dam Neck in Virginia Beach and Chambers Field (formally NAS Norfolk). Mr. David W. Jourdan named Maryland Small Business

Administration's Entrepreneur of the Year. '77: Mr. William C. Hartman joined Ciprico as Vice President of Marketing and Business Development. '78: CDR James A. FioFelli, USNR named to Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges. He was also named a Beazley Scholar and was awarded a Datatel Scholars Foundation Scholarship. Mr. Thomas J. Dudley was named Vice President of Marketing and Sales at CoreTek, Inc. Mr. Stanley B. Crair was appointed President and COO of TalkStar.com, Inc. '79: Capt.

Raymond P. Dolan, USMCR joined the Board of Directors of Athene Software. '81: LT Nicholas R. Schacht, USN (Ret.) was appointed Executive Vice President of Global Leaming Systems. '82: Mr. Paul M. Donofrio joined Banc of America Securities LLC as Managing Director within its Health Care Corporation and Investment Banking Division. '83: Mr. James F. Whitesides was named President of AmerenENERGY, Inc. '88: Capt. Harry Monroe IV, USMC ti-aveled cross-country by bicycle and by foot to raise money for Children's Hopes & Dreams Foundation. '90: Mr. James R. Barney graduated from Yale Law School. Mr. Joel Todd Davidson graduatedfromBaylor CoUege of Medicine.

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Correction: Homecoming Golf The homecoming golf ad that appeared in the Jul/Aug issue of Shipmate contained incorrect dates. The correct version of this ad appears on p. 6 of this issue.

Call For Trustee Nominations The Nominating Committee of the Board of Trastees will submit nominations for election of three vacating Trastee positions whose terms will begin in May 2000. The positions to be filled wiU be that of the Chairman of the Board and two Regional Trustees—Eastern and Central Regions. (The latter trusteeships, as a result of last year's USNAlumni Association Governance Study Panel recommendations, replace former and current Regional Vice Chairmen positions. Four (4) newly estabUshed Regional Trastees wiU replace three (3) Regional Vice Chairs as the latter complete their tenures. The regions to be represented by Regional Trastees are the former Westem and Central Regions, while the former Eastem Region has been broken into two; a MidAtlantic Region consisting of the Washington, DC area and Maryland and Virginia, and the balance of the former Eastem Region.)

Nominations will be submitted to the Board not later than 3 December 1999. Association members are requested and encouraged to submit for Nominating Committee consideration the names of individuals for these positions. Submissions should include detailed information of candidates' service to and participation with the Alumni Association (class organization, chapter participation, committee work, Blue and Gold affiliation, etc). Candidates for nomination must be members in good standing.

In addition, in accordance with our By-Laws nominee placement on the ballots to fill vacancies may be accomplished by submission of petitions signed by 150 alumni in good standing. For Regional Trastees, petitioners must be resident of the Regional for which the petition is submitted.

Petitions and recommendations for nomination must be submitted to the Nominating Committee in care of the Naval Academy Alumni

Association, 247 King George Street, Aimapolis, Maryland 214025068 to be received no later that 31 October 1999.

Admiral Trost '53 to be Honored Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation proudly announces they will be honoring one of their own at the last Foundation event of the century, scheduled for October 5,1999. Admiral Carlisle A. H. Trost, USN (Ret) '53, considered by many to be one of the Navy's best, will be honored at the Foundation's Sixth Annual Gala from 6:00-8:00 PM, with a special pre-Gala "Meet Admiral Trost" reception at 5:00. Admiral Trost served as Chief of Naval Operations and is often remembered for his role in the fall of Communism during the Reagan and Bush administrations. Currently, he chairs the Foundation's Board of Governors.

The Foundation, incorporated in 1961 by the Naval Officers'Wives Club of Washington, provides confidential financial assistance to residents of Vinson Hall and Arleigh Burke Pavilion, a continuing care community for retired miUtary officers and their dependents. Currently, the Foundation is playing a critical role in funding a new McLean facility for memory-impaired individuals, in both the miUtary and civilian communities. For more information about die Foundation or sponsorship opportunities for the Gala, please contact Amy Sears at 703-538-2318.

Legendary Navy Athletic Trainer Passes Away Leon (Red) Romo, legendary athleticti-ainerwho spent 41 years at the Naval Academy caring for such Midshipmen athletes as Heisman Trophy winners Roger Staubach and Joe Bellino and College Basketballs Player of the Year 1987, David Robinson, died on Sunday evening at Anne Arandel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD foUowing a three-month illness. He was 78. Romo served as Navy's athletic trainer from 1956 until his retirement in May 1997.

The personable Romo, whose wit and keen sense of humor often defused the tenseness of the training room prior to practice, tended to over four decades of Navy atiiletes. "All I try to do is keep a loose atmosphere up there," he once said. "I tiiink its very important for a young athlete to go out on the field and not worry about academics or Shipmate, September 1999

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All Hands Continued from page 45 what has happened during the day or what the company officer has said to them." He maintained an outstanding rapport with tiie Naval Academy hierarchy, especially the superintendents. Former Naval Academy Superintendent Admiral Charles R. Larson, '58 USN (Ret.) once referred to Romo as "my grandfather." He was a confidant of Navy athletic directors and close friends with long-time Director of Atiiletics Captain J. O. (Bo) Coppedge and current Director of Athletics Jack Lengyel.

The esteem with which Romo was revered at the Naval Academy was home out in 1995 when the training room in the renovated Ricketts Hall was named after him. Two other areas were dedicated that day, the Roger Staubach '65 Locker Room and the Joe Bellino '61 Auditorium. Both of those Heisman Trophy winners had longtime friendships with Romo and made sure they visited with him when they came to Annapolis.

A native of Los Angeles, Romo was a running back on the football team at Louisiana State University in the 1940's. While at LSU, he became acquainted with Dr. Marty Broussard who fostered Romo's interest in athletic training. After graduating with a degree in Physical Education from LSU in 1945, he was an assistant trainer at Columbia University for one year and then became head trainer at Colgate University for 18 months. He retumed to Columbia in 1949 where he was head trainer for six years before coming to the Naval Academy in 1956.

Romo also had a short stint as a coach while working at Columbia.

He coached the Power Memorial High School football team in 1946.

During his 41 years at Navy, he worked primarily with football, basketbaU and baseball, but also spent time with crew and lacrosse. He supervised aU four of Navy's athletic training rooms and the training staff for the 30 intercollegiate sports at the Academy.

Romo and Dr. Jack Anders, who once was the Navy team physician, developed a cervical strap that was used to prevent burners or pinched nerves from the head being pushed forward or backward too much in the 1970's. The strap, which was patented, is attached to the helmet and to the shoulder pad on the back of the head. It has been used extensively by professional, coUege and high school football teams.

Romo worked with a virtual "Who's Who" in college athletics, starting off with the great Andy Kerr at Colgate and the infamous Lou Littie at Columbia. His four decades at Navy saw him work with footbaU coaches Eddie Erdelatz, Wayne Hardin, George Welsh, Rick Forzano, Gary Tranquill, Elliot Uzelac, George Chaump and Charlie Weatherbie; basketball coaches Ben Camevale, Dave Smalley and Paul Evans; and Max Bishop and Joe Duff in baseball. Scores of Navy footbaU players remember the pre-game meal Romo often prepared because it included an item referred to as "Romo Toast". He believed the toast served should be really hard, like a rock. The toast had the water removed so as to be easily digested. "I make sure when they graduate, they get a case of it so they can continue along with their Uves and be happy," said Romo. Team reunions occurring in AnnapoUs often offer Romo Toast a part of the menu.

Two of Romo's signature trademarks were a baseball cap and embroidered slacks. The cap was given to him when he started at Navy in 1956 by then football coach Eddie Erdelatz. Romo wore that same cap to practice for aU of his 41 years. His trousers were often were emblazoned with lobsters, whales, crabs, sailboats, anchors and ducks on them. He was fond of saying that it was better to wear ducks than shoot them.

His wife, the former Marilyn Browne, died on 26 December 1997.

Romo is survived by son. Rusty, who operates Harry Brownes Restaurant in Annapolis, daughter, Brynne Lincoln, two grandchildren and two sisters; Barbara Levitt of West Orange, NJ, and Dolores Romo of Montclair, NJ. His brother, Joseph, who was the trainer for the Oakland As during their world championship seasons in the 1970's, predeceased him. Donations in memory of Mr. Romo may be made to tiie "Leon Red Romo Trainers Scholarship Fund" at the Naval Academy Athletic Association, Ricketts Hall, 566 Brownson Road, U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD. 21402.

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Maudlin Patriotism Charles Brennecke '45 asks to be spared any "maudlin patriotism" in response to his letter to Shipmate (June 1999). I will certainly spare him any of that, but he should simply read General CoUn Powell's exceptional piece in Time magazine {The American Gl, June 14,1999) for a clearer and more honest perspective than his own in describing wartime service.

Tom Harper '68

SACC The June issue of Shipmate ran an advertisement or SACC (Service Academy Career Conference) and the resulting "secondary explosions" clearly demonstrate that many Alumni are concemed that the Alumni Association is giving encouragement to young officers and Alumni to leave the service. I disagree. The Alumni Association is providing a needed service to all members who inevitably will be facing a new career.

A career change at 43 or 53 for recent retirees can be a daunting experience. Having a source of guidance and a networking mechanism can be most helpful to these folks. In the Boston area, I am aware of similar networking programs for graduates of such fine schools as Harvard, M.I.T., Boston College, and Babson College.

Networking works—we should be helping our own.

If we can use the same advertisement pages to sell coffee mugs, insurance, sweatshirts, and retirement housing, why not career information? Let us not panic. Young officers will not be rashing to the gates because Shipmate posts an advertisement for SACC. Rather, they will think better of the Alumni Association for caring about them after they have served however long their careers have been.

Mike Quinlan '67

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Midshipmen tackle oceanographic research during summer cruise

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wenty-two Third Class Midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Acad emy just finished a summer training cruise with a twist. For the first time ever, their mission was to collect "research-quality" oceanographic data relating to the health of the Chesapeake and Delaware bays.

"The experience piqued their interest in real-world applications and motivated them to look closely at how science can impact their work, both in the Naval service and beyond," said Captain Denny Whitford, a Permanent MiUtary Professor at the Naval Academy and chair of the Oceanography Department. "Their craise experience gave oceanography majors a definite edge in their laboratory work plemned for the coming year.

For 20 of the all-volunteer crew, who represented many different majors, it was their first exposure to oceanography. They embarked on the Naval Academy's oceanographic research vessel, YP-686, a 108-foot Yard Patrol Craft. The vessel is specially configured with computers and the latest instramentation to collect meteorological and oceanographic data in littoral waters. "The world's littoral or coastal regions are receiving substantial warfighting focus by Navy leadership, contrasting with the open ocean focus that dominated the Cold War era," explained Whitford.

The oceanography craise dovetails with the professional and academic missions of the Naval Academy into a three-week training program at sea. The experience satisfies about 95% of the professional development requirements of the Midshipmen's standard craise, the Atlantic Professional Afloat Training of Midshipmen, which is done during Third Class summer.

"On this maiden oceanographic research craise. Midshipmen used their seamanship, navigation and leadership skills at the same time that they investigated the physical, chemical, biological, and geological indicators that affect the bay's ecosystems," said Whitford.

"This was the perfect convergence. It combined classroom leaming with the natural scientific "lab" available right outside our door at USNA," he said.

Since the collection of oceanographic data requires precision navigation, the Midshipmen's proficiency in coastal piloting was constantiy tested. Skills in plotting ranning fixes and calculating set, drift and tidal cycles were also essential parts of the oceanographic data acquisition process.

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This was the 10th such oceanographic expedition tackled by Naval Academy Midshipmen, but the first designed to collect research-quality data for student and faculty projects. Because of this, the craise this year was given a specific name to describe its scientific focus— Project PROBE stands for Plankton Research On the Bay Environment. The cruise route included the entire lengths of the Chesapeake and Delaware bays. Along the way. Midshipmen collected, processed and analyzed data from over 100 oceanographic stations.

"Armed with enthusiasm, a love of leaming and a desire to be challenged, these Midshipmen mastered standard research techniques in the littoral," said Whitford. To do this, he said the Midshipmen safely deployed and operated nine separate oceanographic instraments, and five computer software programs.

At each location. Midshipmen measured temperature, saUnity, dissolved oxygen, nitrogen, phosphate, sunUght penetration below the sea surface, water clarity, acidity, and meteorological parameters. They also collected and analyzed biological and geological samples in order to monitor the physical state of the two estuaries.

Physical features such as velocity and direction of the currents were measured during 15 across-bay transits at specific geographical locations and tidal cycles in the Chesapeake Bay. This was to verify the presence of potentially undiscovered subsurface currents. Once collected, all data was filtered, processed and analyzed onboard the YP by the midshipman crew.

YP-686 left Annapolis in late May, returning in mid-June. Two days later, the Midshipmen organized, produced and presented a formal multi-media brief of their findings. The Naval Academy's chief academic officer. Dean William C. Miller, who attended the briefing said he was very impressed.

"The 1999 Oceanography Summer YP Research Craise proved that professional training and academic research can be combined for a powerfully creative leaming environment," Miller said. "The scientific concepts and research skills they acquired during PROBE are precisely the type of interactive leaming the Academy stiives for. In today's world, collaborative leaming provides die most powerful approach for students to team scientific concepts."

Commander Donna Sengelaub '82 of die Oceanography Department and Pam Wamken of USNA Public Affairs compiled this story.

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Anchors Away Alumni Travel The Millennium Trips 2000

Make your first trip of the r\e\fj millennium tine best one ever. Join us on our wonderful nev\/ itineraries to exotic locations both near and far, and let us show you why Alumni travel with us 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 /^MATisTA, and 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 website at http:// wv/w.usna.com/programs.

Antarctic Expedition—January 17-30, 2000 A fascinating journey to the seventh continent, Antarctica, featuring on 8-day 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 & the Windwards and Leewards—January 29-February 5, 2000 Escape the wintry weather for a wonderful week in the sun aboard the YoRKTowN CuppsR OS 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 and a wonderful yacht-like atmosphere, 8 days/from S1950(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 Notional 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). Hosted by CAPT H.A. Seymour, Jr. '65, Director, Alumni Affairs/ USNA Alumni Association. (.Park East Tours)

St. Moritz Escapade—July 11-20, 2000 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, and Pontresino, Ride the amazing "Bernina Express" one of Switzerland's picture perfect rail a d ventures. 9 days/$2495 (includes air). Hosted by Katherine 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 Boy of Naples, the Amalfi Coast and the Isle of Capri, while learning the history of this wonderful area. Travel bock in time as you visit ruins at Pompeii, 9 days/$2295 (includes air). Hosted by Milce Collins '84, Director, Alumni Publications/ USNA Alumni Association. (Alumni Holidays) Magnificent Passage—August 1-15, 2000 Our most popular new itinerary—four days in Paris, then board the M,S, CEZANNE II for a cruise to Aries, Monte Carlo, 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 & The Darlen 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+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 +air, (Gohagan & Co.) Ask to borrow our video and see ail ttiis wonderful voyage lias 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/S2295 (includes air), (Aiumni Holidays)

Maritime Canada, the St. Lawrence Seaway and Ttiousand Islands—August 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 Novo Scotia. The perfect late summer voyage, 15 days/$3800 + air, (Clipper Cruises)

Cruise the Heart of Europe—May 13-27, 2000 A "first ever" cruise of the Inland canals and rivers of Northern Europe from Holland through the Netherlands 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 filarryott '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 EURASMUS is always popular and we bring her back again by popular demand, 16 days/S4595 (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 on unforgettable journey, 12 days/$4795 (includes air). Hosted by CDR L. Heyworth, III '70, Director, Strategic Programs/ USNA Alumni Association. (Alumni Holidays) Vietnam Revisited—f/ie Journey of a /j'fef/me—July 11, 2000 Retum to an area filled with recent history and memories for many of our alumni. This trip combines the wonderful luxury of the new CLIPPER ODYSSEY, with the chance to see an area of the world only recently available for tourism. Start in Hong Kong then visit Haiphong/Hanoi, Halong Bay, Da Nang, Qui Nhon, Nha Trang and 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 + air, (Clipper Cruises)

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Alaska's Inside Passage—Hidden Fjords and Gtoc/ere—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 + air, Denali pre-cruise 5 days/$1220, (Clipper Cruises) Treasures of the Seine—September 5-16, 2000 Four days in London, then travel through the Chunnel to Fronce 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 +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.

Navy Athletics

By Coach Charlie Weatherbie It's summer here in Annapolis and as I look out my office window at all the activity on the Severn River I just feel good! What a beautiful setting! There's not a better place in the country to coach football than at the United States Naval Academy. By the time you read this our football team will have completed their summer craises and retumed to Annapolis for preseason practice. Our new recraits will have completed Plebe Summer and our staff will be preparing our young men for a mighty fine '99.

This season we have the opportunity to play five teams that participated in bowl games last year (Georgia Tech, West Virginia, Air Force, Notre Dame and Tulane) which will be a great challenge for us. We're looking forward to that. We'll be playing a 12"" game in Hawaii on November 20*. Our players are excited to retum to Hawaii where we participated in the Aloha Bowl on December 25,1996.

Our First Classmen were Plebes then.

We hope that you are able to join us here in Annapolis for our games against Georgia Tech, Boston College, Akron and Tulane in Navy-Marine Corps Stadium as well as in Jack Kent Cooke Stadium against Air Force.

We have a new defensive coordinator, Tim DeRuyter. He comes to us from Ohio University. Tim has brought in an exciting new defensive scheme with a three-four defense—three linemen and four linebackers. It's a very aggressive defensive attack that 1 know you'll enjoy watching. Our guys will pin their ears back and go after 'em utilizing a multiple zone blitz scheme.

Our offense has also put in a new wrinkle during the spring as we added a tight end to our attack, something we haven't had the last four years here. We're looking forward to some great things out of those new formations.

Our nationwide recruiting efforts have really paid off. We have some young men moving up through the ranks from our junior varsity program. Our JV was 7-1 last season. Some of those skill players will be showing up on the varsity this season. We've got some good speed as was seen in our spring drills. The coaches spent the month of May on the road looking at rising seniors. I'm sure the recraiting class of 2004 will be a great one. We cover the entire nation that takes more time and is more difficult than recruiting at most schools. We have to be able to find young men throughout the United States. Our USNA graduates are a vital part of our recraiting process. You can help us to locate young men. Recraiting rales are very strict (see NCAA Recraiting Rules That Alumni and Friends of the Naval Academy Should Know), and you can have no contact with the recrait or with his coach or high school. You can, however, act as an extra set of eyes and ears. If you leam of a young man who has both the academic and athletic ability to play for Navy, send a news clipping or other information to our recruiting coordinator. Coach Mike Vaught, Navy Football, 566 Brownson Road, Annapolis, MD 21402, or email him at vaughtd'nadn.navy.mil. You may call us at (410) 2686330 and leave the information with anyone in the office. Recraiting is a team effort and we appreciate your personal efforts and together we can continue to build a strong Navy Football Program.

We hope to see you this fall. We're looking forward to a mighty fine '99, beating Air Force and Army, winning the Commander-inChief's Trophy and winning a bowl game!

NCAA Recruiting Rules that Alumni and Friends of the Naval Academy Should Know

SPECIFIC PROVISIONS OF WHICH YOU SHOULD BE AWARE:

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Courtesy of the Naval Academy Athletic Association The Naval Academy is constantiy searching for outstanding student-athletes who have the desire to become Navy and Marine Corps Officers and have the abiUty to compete in our intercollegiate athletic program.

By being an Academy graduate or a Navy fan, or someone who has promoted Navy's athletics program financially or otherwise, you are considered to be a representative of the athletics interests of the Academy (a booster). If you have dealings with or know of a young man or woman who meets our criteria for student-athletes, DON'T talk to them about Navy sports—refer them to the appropriate coach at the Naval Academy.

This note spells out NCAA Rules as they apply to you. To maintain the pride and integrity of Navy athletics, and to protect the eligibility of the prospects involved, we ask that you read and abide by these rules.

NCAA BYLAW 13.01.5.1 states: "In Division I, representatives of an institution's athletics interest (you) are prohibited from making in-person, on or off-campus recruiting contacts, or written or telephonic communications with a prospect or the prospect's relatives or legal guardians." A student is considered a prospect once he/she enters the ninth grade, regardless of athletic abiUty. In addition, a student who has not entered the ninth grade becomes a prospective student-athlete if the institution provides such an individual (or the individual's relatives or friends) any financial assistance or other benefits that die institution does not provide to prospective students generally.

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(a) Telephone Conversations: You may speak to a prospective student-athlete via the telephone only if he/she initiates the conversation and the call is not for recraiting purposes. Under such circumstances, you must refer questions about the institution's athletic program to the athletic department staff at the Naval Academy. (b) Observing Prospect's Contest: You may view a prospect's athletic contest on your own initiative, subject to the understanding that you may not contact the prospect on such occasions. (c) Evaluation of a Prospect: You may not visit the prospect's coach, principal or counselor in an attempt to evaluate the prospect. (d) Visiting Prospect's Institution: You may not visit a prospect's educational institution to pick up film or transcripts pertaining to the evaluation of the prospect's academic eligibility or athletic ability. (e) In Person Contact: You are prohihited from making in person (on or off campus) recraiting contact witii a prospect, his/her parents or legal guardians. (f) Writing to a Prospect: You are prohibited from writing to a prospect and his/her parents and/or legal guardians. (g) Extra Benefits: You may not provide any exhra benefit to an enrolled student-athlete or his/her family. An "extra benefit" includes transportation provided to a student-athlete or treating a student-athlete and members of his/her family to dinner in a restaurant. DO NOT TREAT AN ATHLETE differently than you would any other midshipman. (h) Sending Newspaper Reports About Prospects: You may send articles about promising prospects from your area. This is helpful to our coaches who may not otherwise hear about these prospects, (i) If you have an estabUshed relationship with a prospect and/or his/ her family prior to them becoming interested in USNA, you may continue this relationship, but you may not in any way recruit the prospect for an athletic team at USNA.

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Navy Athletics

Army-Navy to Celebrate 100th in Style

Questions regarding NCAA Rules, especially those relating to alumni and prospective student-athletes can be directed to Tom Bates, NCAA Compliance Coordinator, Ricketts Hall, 566 Brownson Road, U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 21402 (AC 410 268-7739).

The Army-Navy football classic will celebrate its 100th playing in grand style. Following nearly six months of planning, an event committee has developed an ambitious agenda that includes a 100th anniversary commemorative logo, a limited edition lithograph, a special Web site, "throw-back" game jerseys, a "coffee-table" book, a historical video chronicling the series and a gala halftime show. The centennial contest, which coincides with the 100th anniversary of the first Army-Navy game played in Philadelphia, will be held on 4 December 1999, at Veterans Stadium.

"These special 100th anniversary promotions allow our alumni and fans all over the world to participate in the Great American Classic— the Army-Navy football game," said Lengyel.

The Military Academy and Naval Academy athletic departments developed a special logo for the 100th meeting on the gridiron. The logo was formulated to symbolize the millions of soldiers and sailors both academies represent, and will be worn by players during the game, and will appear on special commemorative merchandise.

In addition, players from both teams will wear "throw-back" game jerseys from both academies' past glory. Army will sport a jersey similar to that worn during its national championship years of 1944,1945 and 1946. Navy will wear a jersey similar to one featured by the nationally acclaimed Mid teams of the early 1960s.

The academies also have hired noted sports artist BiU WilUams to portray the fabled

If you know of a young man or woman with athletic and academic talent who might be mterested in the Naval Academy, DO NOT CONTACT him or her directly regarding athletics. Please notify the appropriate coach Usted on the followmg page or contact Dave Smalley, Associate AD for Admissions and Academics, Ricketts Hall, 566 Brownson Road, U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 21402 (AC 410 268-6340).

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series through a beautiful montage of cherished memorabilia. The limited edition lithograph, tided Army-Navy Classic, will be available through both schools' gift shops as well as the special ArmyNavy Web site (under development.) A poster cartying the work of famed illustrator Michael Taylor will feature the likenesses of the academies' five Heisman Trophy winners as well as scenic renderings of Annapolis and West Point. The poster will be distributed to the first 10,000 fans entering Veterans Stadium on game day.

Other plans call for a "coffee-table" book chronicling the ArmyNavy series; a video to be produced by CBS Sports featuring highlights of the pre-game festivities as well as the entire game footage; and a silent auction consisting of varied Army, Navy and Army-Navy memorabilia to commence online before culminating at the annual pre-game gala on the night before the game.

In addition, both academies have joined to celebrate and recognize the 100th anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). The VFW will provide a color guard during pre-game festivities as the Golden Blights and Leap Frogs parachute teams carry the VFW flag into Veterans Stadium along with the game ball. A VFW commemorative coin will be used for the coin toss at midfield as well.

Nationally acclaimed recording star Lee Greenwood is scheduled to headline a patriotic halftime show currently under development by both academy bands. A favorite among both military and civilian music lovers. Greenwood will sing an encore presentation of his popular "I'm Proud to be an American," performed during halftime festivities of the 1990 Army-Navy classic.

"This will be a very special Army-Navy game and, with the additional activities planned, one that will become part of the storied history of the Army-Navy football game," added Lengyel.

Four Navy Sailors Named All-America; Mids Finish Seventh at National Championships The Navy sailing team placed seventh at the National Championships at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, FL as the Midshipmen had four sailors named ICYRA AU-Americans. Eugene Schmitt was named an All-America skipper, while Maria Alsina was named AU-America crew. Grant Garcia and Wade Tomyos was named Honorable Mention All-America.

"I thought we finished pretty much where we should have," said Navy head sailing coach Pat Healy. "Sometimes 1 think the only reason to sail the National Championships is to verify the ranking system. At the end of the season they ranked us 7th and we finished 7th. Even though it is frastrating not to have done better, seventh out of 16 at the finals, or seventh out of 188 universities in North America that have sailing teams, is quite an accomplishment."

Navy Earns High Billing in Patriot League Pre-season Poll With nearly 75% of its scoring and rebounding back from a year ago. Navy has been picked to finish second in the 1999-2000 Patriot League Preseason Coaches Poll. With its first 20-win regular season in 13 years (20-6), Navy enjoyed a fine 1998-99 campaign. In addition to leading the nation in rebounding margin (10.0) and ranking sixth in the nation in field goal percentage defense (.379), the Midshipmen also posted the best non-league ledger (11-3) in Patriot League history.

Senior Sitapha Savane (Dakar, Senegal/United Nations Intemational) and junior Chris Williams (Savannah, Ga./Benedictine Military), both of whom were named to the preseason all-league team.

will once again be instramental to the Midshipmen's success. Savane was arguably the top all-around low post player in the Patriot League last winter. He scored in double figures in 18 of the 24 games in which he appeared and tallied 10 double-figure rebound outings. His seven double-doubles were best in the league. Throw in the fact he was third in the league with 1.74 blocked shots per game, and it's no surprise that he was a 1998-99 first-team all-league honoree.

Williams also eamed first-team all-league laurels after averaging a team-high 13.7 points and 4.7 rebounds per game a year ago. He shot .407 (l34-of-278) from three-point range, tallying double figures in his last 14 games of the year. The Savannah, Ga., native fared even better against league competition, posting 17 points and 4.7 rebounds per contest.

Navy Picked Second in Preseason Poll; Hayes Named Preseason Player of the Year Despite the loss of three-time All-Patriot League center Laurie Coffey and starting point guard Vanessa Melofchik, Navy is poised to retum as one of the favorites in the highly-anticipated race to the 1999-2000 Patriot League Women's Basketball Championship.

After a 17-11 season, including a 7-5 league ledger, the Midshipmen were cast second in the preseason poll voted on by league coaches. League sports information directors were not so kind, placing Navy fourth in what is sure to be the most competitive fight for the league crown. Five-time league champion Holy Cross was atop both preseason polls.

Also announced was the 1999-2000 Preseason All-Patriot League Team, along with the early pick for Player of the Year. Navy senior forward Erica Hayes gamered Player-of-the-Year honors after posting some impressive numbers last season. The Lafayette, La., native

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Jason Lewis Named Associate AD Naval Academy Director of Athletics Jack Lengyel has hired Jason Lewis to be the Associate Athletic Director for Business Affairs. Lewis replaces Steve Orsini who was recentiy named an Associate AD at Georgia Tech.

Lewis comes to the Naval Academy from New Mexico State University, where he had been the Associate Athletics Director for Intemal Affairs for the past three years. Lewis was responsible for the total financial operation of the athletic department, including the university's tennis center, golf course and aU athletic capital projects. Lewis was also the sport administrator for men's and women's tennis and basebaU. Prior to his tenure at New Mexico State, Lewis was an Assistant Athletic Director for Intemal Affairs at Arkansas State University for two years and was the Athletic Assistant for Business and Marketing at Saint Mary's CoUege of California for one year.

Navy Football on National TV The Naval Academy footbaU team wiU play on national television five times, the third most of any school in the country, according to a release of aU the scheduled national televised games by USA Today (Not aU games have been decided yet). Only Notre Dame with 10 and Miami (Fla.) with seven wUl be on national television more. Michigan is tied with Navy five appearances apiece. Navy was on national television five times in 1996 and four times each in 1997 and 1998 Navy Football Schedule The Naval Academy will play a home footbaU game at Jack Kent Cooke Stadium for the second-consecutive year when the Mids play host to Air Force October 9. Last fall. Navy played host to Notre Dame in front of a record crowd of 78,844, the largest crowd to watch a footbaU game in the Baltimore/Washington area. Navy will also host the Falcons at Jack Kent Cooke Stadium in 2001 and 2003.

1999 NAVY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Opponent Location Date Sept. 4 Georgia Tech (Fox Sports Net) Annapolis, MD Kent, OH Sept. 11 Kent Sept. 18 Boston College (Fox Sports Net) Annapolis, MD Sept. 25 Rice Houston, TX Oct. 2 West Virginia Morgantown, WV Oct. 9 Air Force (Fox Sports Net) Raljon, MD Oct. 23 Akron (Homecoming) Annapolis, MD Oct. 30 Noti-e Dame (NBC) South Bend, IN Nov. 6 Rutgers Piscataway, NJ Nov. 13 Tulane Annapolis, MD Nov. 20 Hawaii Honolulu, HI Dec. 4 Army (CBS) Philadelphia, PA

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We had very pleasant visit and luncheon aboard one of our newest carriers recently assigned to the West Coast, JOHN C . STENNIS (CVN-74). We used to think the first carriers we flew from SARATOGA and LEXINGTON, were large, the largest ships in the Navy. They both could fit very nicely in STENNIS' hangar deck!

Her displacement is 97,000 tons!

Tom Cable died on 31 May 1999, in Redmond, WA. Tom resigned upon graduation because of defective vision, but retumed during World War II, serving as a lieutenant commander, USNR. He had a very distinguished career in civilian life, being associated with Westinghouse and Koppers and being listed in Who's Who in World Commerce. He is survived by his wife, Esther; sons, Tom Cable Jr. of Sheldon, SC, and David W. Cable of Bellevue, WA; four grandchildren and one great grandson.

Peggy Sanders, Eddie Sanders' widow, died at Ukiah, CA, on 25 May, from cardio vascular disease. She had moved from Coronado to Ukiah in January. She is survived by her son, Thomas Sanders of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; daughter, Suzanne Wilson of Ukiah; and four grandchildren.

The Class extends sincere condolences to the families.

We received notes from Harvey Burden Jr. thanking us for the flowers at his father's funeral and from Duane Farnham's widow, Mireille Famham inquiring about a plaque for her husband's grave.

The question arises about a Seventieth Reunion to be held at Annapolis in 2000; shades of Y2K! Maybe both of us could go or even all three Classmates if that many are left! If you are interested, contact President Bill Snead or your humble servant and secretary.

Thanks to Roscoe Newman for his pictures taken at the San Diego Group Luncheon on 4 June I

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We have received the following news on the death of Winston Brown '29, from the Portland Press Herald, 2 June 1999: Winston S. Brown, age 90, of Matthew Drive, died Monday, 31 May, at the Maine Veteran's Home, Augusta, ME. He was bom in Thomasville, GA, the son of Dr. William Brown and Edna Sells Brown. He graduated from the Naval Academy and served during World War 11 as the captain of RALPH TALBOT in the Pacific.

He later graduated from Harvard Law School and practiced law for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Porter Rothwell Brown of Brunswick, ME; and a stepson, Thomas P. Rothwell of Harpswell, ME. 1 to r: Jack Lee, Jack Moreno, Rowland McKnisht

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Pres: VADM John B. Colwell, USN (Ret.) 5910 Wilson Blvd, Apt 211, Arlington, VA 22205 h: 703-533-4084 Sec'y: RADM A. B. Metsger, USN (Ret.) 3520 N. Roberts Lane, Arlington, VA 22207 h: 703-524-4599; e: ABEM31@compuserve.com Our delightful combined '33 and '31 luncheons continue, on 8 June we again met at the Chevy Chase Club. Present were Abe Metsger and Johnny Webster of ' 3 1 , plus six of '33.

San Diego has the largest group of '31ers and we suppose other Class groups; in any event. Bob Heilig reports vigorous Class activity. On 16 June, Ed Moring assembled a number of our members for dinner at the San Diego Country Club: Betty Adair, Phyllis and Ed Burns, Tena and Bob Heilig, Rivets Rivero, Kenny Romberg. Also present was Dee Heintz, widow of Pickles Heintz '33.

The next '31 San Diego luncheon will be the third Tuesday in July.

We now have a picture of the 18 May '31 gathering at the Bayview Club we reported last issue. Left to right are: Mary Lou Cumberledge, PhylUs Bums, Ed Bums, Betty Adair, Ruth Moring, Ed Moring, Fran Ellsworth, Ernie Ellsworth, Tena and Bob Heilig.

Tena and Bob Heilig Bob Heilig reported the sad loss of Thelma Straub, widow of Ted Straub, who died November 1980.

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Jack Chew's funeral at the Academy Chapel on 9 June was attended by three Classmates: JB Colwell, Metsger, and Webster.

Jack had maintained a residence in AnnapoUs for years; we appreciated an excellent turnout of members of nearby classes and other friends of that area. Judy had a fine reception after the service at the Officer and Faculty Club.

At the Chew funeral, Bobbie Lamade, widow of Jack Lamade '32, told us of Tommy Payne's sending Jack with HOUSTON'S last remaining airplane to fly to Australia, when a Japanese force in overwhelming numbers was closing in. Either Tommy or Jack should go with the airplane; Tommy, senior, said "You had the fun of being aboard for the last attack, let me have the fun this time." He sent Jack, who was spared to fight a good war, while Tommy had to swim for it, spent virtually the whole war as a POW. Immediately after Tommy's retum at war's end, he and Jack celebrated, perhaps bibulously, at Jack's in Arlington...the bull session extended far into the night. We wish we had been there to get more quotes for this footnote.

We called Alvey Wright in Kailua, and found out that, on 23 June, he and Dot had celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary at the Oahu Country Club. One of the 35 present was Jean Farrington, widow of Levi Farrington, only other ' 31 member living in Hawaii.

Dick Peterson (with Ginny's help) kept us in touch with Bay Area Classmates until Dick's death in mid-April. We happily received a letter from Ginny carrying on Dick's work: 1 will always be interested in the Class and hope to keep in touch. Since our move to Fairfield, 1 haven't kept up with many Classmates and widows, but 1 do keep in touch with a few. Today, 1 spoke to lunette Firth, who is always so cheerful. She said that Max Firth is about the same, still suffering from severe headaches. We reminisced about the great fishing trips we four had together...

Ron Smith's widow, Eleanor, enjoys traveling and the company of her beautiful daughters and grandchildren who live near her. Irina, widow of Al Wilson is doing quite well. She gave Al remarkably devoted and loving care. They were such an interesting and fun pair. Dick and I always enjoyed their visits.

Thanks, Ginny, for continuing Dick's great work.

Georgette Thomton, widow of Joseph, telephoned us in mid-June to tell us she is in fine shape; had tried to reach Red Child, also of Naples, FL, but he didn't answer, was probably on one of his trips.

We got a call from Caroline, wife of Henry Williams, reporting his condition.. .not good with Alzheimer's to the extent of not knowing Caroline. Fast Bill has been quite ill with this for months, or years.

We had a pleasant talk with Eleanor, wife of Red Cone, Red is not well, and Eleanor has some limitations, but they still live in their Lake City, FL, home. We keep in touch with

Eleanor's brother, Ben Custer '26, who a few decades ago taught many of us to fly safely... those carefree days in Pensacola.

Joe Gardiner, in the mountains and cattie country of the Virginia Blue Ridge, keeps in touch with us. He still manages his registered Angus herd, sweating out rains and dry spells and market prices, while most of us are in relatively peaceful retirement.

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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 Barry Atkins started Navy Ufe as an officer on TENNESSEE and NEW MEXICO. Later

on, he joined PARROT just before the war started and saw action in Bomeo, Sumatra and Bali. He survived the troubles of our Asiatic Fleet and was reassigned to PT Boats. Barry commanded several advanced PT bases and took part in 70 patrols. In 1944, he had command of MELVIN in the Leyte Gulf action. For his heroism in the above actions, Barry was awarded the Navy Cross, Silver Star and Bronze Star.

What was it like on a PT? After reading three reports about an action in 1943, this is a brief report on what happened.

At 8:05 p.m. PT 142 and PT 149 received intelligence of a barge movement from Finschafen. Course was changed to clear some islands and then set toward Cape Busching.

At 12:12 a.m. they sighted a light blinking dead ahead. Visibility was extremely poor with heavy rain clouds. A few minutes later more lights were seen blinking on port beam and starboard quarter. Then the two boats encountered a row of barges.

As PT 142 opened fire on three barges close aboard on starboard side, PT 149 followed, firing all guns. One barge started sinking; it became evident that the PTs were in the midst of many barges. A H.E. shell hit another barge from a 37-MM gun, blowing a large hole in it. Visibility was bad. One barge attempted to ram PT 149, at the same time firing its 20-MM; after it missed by 10 feet, it was seen sinking. Another barge opened fire from the port side, tracers going close overhead. Then PT 149's wing engines cut out, forcing her to retire.

J. L. Carey, Boat Captain PT 142, then proceeded to base. He reported the expenditure of 120 rounds 20 MM, 4 rounds 37 MM, 650 rounds 50 Cal and 500 rounds 30 Cal. He said "No material casualties but one personnel causality (lacerated wound in leg)."

J. W. Emmons, PT 149, reported no personnel casualties, two 20-MM hits, one of them entering engine room, exploding and damaging much equipment. This caused the speed reduction to eight knots. Ammunition expenditure was similar to PT 142 except they fired 800 rounds of 50 Cal.

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The CO of MTB Squadron Eight (Barry) reported that six barges were sunk out of some 30 barges. He felt that the crews did a splendid job.

Barry won the Navy Cross "for extraordinary heroism as CO of MELVIN," in the battle of Surigao Strait in the Philippine Islands. "Atkins placed MELVIN in an advantageous position within close range of enemy forces, he launched his torpedoes with precisetiming,surprised the enemy.

This resulted in the sinking of two Japanese battieships and three destroyers."

While Barry's ship was only one participant in a major action, I remember the picture of Barry in our September, 1998 Shipmate. He had a "scoreboard" which showed one BB and one DD sunk. His scoreboard called them "kills."

Ted Hodgkins died last May at his Florida home in Vero Beach. While he came to the Academy from Arizona, he became a New Englander after the war. His civiUan work was with the Paul Revere Insurance Co. where he became president, which helped him afford a deluxe Ufe style which included an oceanfront home in Kennebunkport. At the Academy, he captained our baseball team; his biography mentioned his "flair for the blase and the worldly things" of Ufe. Ted became known as a philanthropist due to his many gifts to educational institutions. A "celebration of his life" was held at the Congregational Church in Kennebunkport.

Ted Hodgkins

At the suggestion of Barry Atkins, I called Al Bowser (Aimapolis to Kailva) to ask Al for a story of his experiences in North Korea back in 1950. Last May he wrote me a luce letter telling me many interesting things.

Marv Starr was the only other Classmate involved in the land campaign. I note, in our Golden Anniversary Book, that Marv tells us he was imprisoned in Japan for 45 months, along with Ike Wilson and Bobby Fulton.

Marv married Lee (who also experienced Japanese authority in Tientsin, China). Just after they had two children, Marv was ordered to Korea. Marv served as CO of Division Headquarters and Division HQ Commandant.

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Al served as G-3, Division Operations Officer.

Botii participated in the Inchon Landing.

Following the capture of Seoul, the division, as a part of tiie Tenth U.S. Army Corps, went by sea to North Korea. They landed at Wonsan; their landing delayed by mine clearance in the harbor. After some brief engagements witii North Korean "stay behinds" and guerillas, the Division was ordered North to the Hangnan-Hampuxg complex. The Division operations from then on became known as the "Chosin Reservoir Campaign."

Al pointed out that all services were involved and "all of them did a super job;" the support they rendered was a big factor in the success of the Marine Division in its operations vs. North Korean and Chinese forces.

GHQ in Tokyo started the United Nations Forces North with the goal of the Yalu River; this was an ambitious goed; it envisioned over 100 miles of movement over mountainous tcrtain with totally inadequate roads.

In the closing days of October, the 7th Marine Regiment, leading the advance, came under heavy attack by a division of the 20th Chinese Communist Corps, part of their 42nd Field Army. Then, suddenly, the Chinese forces just disappeared. Al says it left them "without a clue as to what they had in mind."

However, our people were encouraged by the result: our Marine Regiment, with its organic firepower, was able to manhemdle a Chinese Division.

November brought very cold weather and had a degrading effect on both men and equipment. Some of the troopers from the South were almost in shock from the cold. (Al said it was 40 degrees below zero.) Before the campaign was over, frostbite injuries and life long damage out-numbered the killed or wounded in action. The enemy suffered far more than the Americans did.

By the end of November, the Division had advanced 60 or 70 miles NNW. Our Division Command Post was located in the center of the deployed division. This was unusual, but with "eight CCF Divisions arrayed against us, their mission of eliminating aU U.S. forces in the area" the Marines had more than their share of serious problems.

Heavy fighting began on 27 November about 15 miles north of the Command Post.

From that day on, thefightingcontinued, most of it at night. The Chinese, good at night fighting, usually attacked in the dark. The Command Post came under heavy attack twice before the two regiments deployed NW commenced their withdrawal to the south. Some elements of other services, such as an Army unit deployed east of the reservoir, accompa-

Homecoming 1999 is 21-24 October.

Come HOME again!

nied our Division. The CCF continued attacking our columns and our protecting units until we reached the seaport.

Al says it's almost impossible to do justice to this unique and frigid winter campaign. As a participant, he observed levels of performance by all services that he will always remember. He says, "I am proud and honored to be a comrade-in-arms of those who served at the reservoir."

The "Chosin Few" (survivors of the campaign) expressed their deep feelings in their motto: "Whatever we were in that frozen long ago and whatever we are now, we are bound as one for life in an exclusive fraternity of honor. The only way into our ranks is to have paid the dues of duty, sacrifice and valor by being there. The cost of joining, in short, is beyond all earthly wealth."

In Al's accompanying letter, he says this was the most challenging assignment of his 35 years in the Corps. He refrained from commenting on the idea of committing the entire U.N. Forces into battle to the southem border of Manchuria at the beginning of the coldest winter in decades. Anyway, he said the orders came from GHQ Tokyo, and were approved by the JCS. I was unable to get in touch with Marv Starr, since he was there where all the action took place, maybe we can, at some later date, get comments from him that will add to Al's excellent story. It's like one of our great sea battles but with some terrible weather conditions thrown in!

Occasionally the Trident publishes news of Academy events that are of interest to old timers like us. This year 1,100 Mids are going on their summer craise on YPs. But they will only be underway for two weeks (an additional week is spent getting ready). They go to New York and Boston. I guess we were lucky to go to Europe twice; we saw and did tilings that are long gone from our lives today.

Then, on page two, you read about Sheila Adams giving free massages at the clinic; on page three there's a story about the Mountaineering Club hiking in the hills and doing white water rafting; on page four there's a picture of Maggie DeLaney getting her black belt. Remember how we used to go to the Circle Theatre to see a movie? Now they see them, free, at Mitscher Hall. On page 11, Jean Ross teUs about the 1,200 new Mids of '03; "they must show indicators that they can be successful in the demanding environment of the Naval Academy." Back in our time, I guess it was extra demanding!

Vic McCrea died on 8 May at a nursing home in Connecticut. Vic suffered from diverticulitus; this caused a hemorrhage which his wife, Melba, said was the immediate cause of his death. Since Vic's retirement in 1958, he held a variety of important jobs, several of them involving education and law enforcement. During the seventies, Vic had some health problems. However, for many years, he has led a peaceful life at his home in Woodstock, CT. Willey Bull and Bull attended his funeral services at Fort Meyer.

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Dog Smith

One of my problems in doing our Shipmate column is keeping things straight. Last April, we had a write-up about the sinking of PEARY, causing the death of Matt Koivisto. I felt a picture of Matt would help, so I cut out his picture from my Lucky Bag. But, lo, and behold, when Shipmate came out, who appeared? None other than Dog Smith, whose biography was written on page 96, while Matt's picture was on page 95, immediately behind it. I apologize to Matt Koivisto's family as well as to all friends of both Matt and Dog Smith.

Since we inadvertently got involved with his life, we'U take this opportunity to tell more of Dog's career. He went to Pensacola, got his wings and began flying as a Naval Aviator, commanding a squadron, an air group and then a carrier. He won the Navy Cross and a Distinguished Flying Cross. His leadership abilities helped him to be selected as Rear Admiral. Regrettably, we lost Dog just before our 50th Reunion. He was a real Texan

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and in his Luclcy Bag write-up, the last Une is "even as an admiral, he wiU have new tales to tell of San Antone."

On 12 May we had a luncheon at the USNA Officer's Club for our local group. Sadly, it was the smallest one we've ever had. Only eight of us showed: Willeye Bull, Howard Prince, Mary Brace Prince, Jane Moncure, Sara Ann Mott (Munger), Marian and Bob Gamble. The lunch was excellent. We had thought of going to the Yacht Club, but their high prices kept us on our own ground.

Last November, I had a nice letter from Don McLeod's son, Robert. Dan is in assisted living due to a slow down in health and memory. He lives over in Dover, DE, near his family. Robert says that his dad's life is comfortable and enjoyable and may go on for another ten years. He may keep up with the best of us.

In June, Dave Scott, wrote me that he had cancelled his trip East, to this area. He and Harriet went to Britain last April. I guess it satisfied his lust for travel, since he says he is going to "Get the house painted, renew the deck and other chores" that guys like us are no longer famiUar with. He's right, keep those jobs in somebody else's hands!

Eddie Niswaner reported that she had had a nice call from Jack Morse, all OK. She asked us to please give an update on Otto Scherini. I called Otto and, in spite of his phone recorder and his hearing aid, he gave me an excellent report.

Otto is now 90 years old and he only participates in six athletic events in the World Senior Events held in Sarasota (shotput, javelin and discus plus basketball, horseshoes and shuffleboÂŁu-d). Otto had a bit of trouble in the heat last year so he had angioplasty in a coronary artery; now he is working on a stiff shoulder. He lost some knee cartilage which keeps him out of the high and broad jumps! Anyway, for some of us couch potatoes, he recommends these activities highly; you meet a lot of luce people. Maybe we can get Barry Atkins to pay the fare of anyone able to join Otto next fall? Al Cope can discuss this with the Class/Council, but first, we must have volunteers.'

Carol Jones had a 90th birthday party in Denver for her father, Carl Jones. Dan Branch '59, president of the Colorado Chapter of the Alumni Association attended and mailed in three photos, taken at the happy event. We thank Dan Branch for theu" gracious effort.

1 to r: Carl Jones '33, Carol Grover (Carl's daughter)

Don Branch '59 and Carl Jones '33

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

Gerry Drescher, son of our Carl Drescher, called from Stuart, FL, to advise that our Willard Laughon had died in Stuart on 29 January 1999. He and Willie were very good friends and owned and operated their own real estate firms, separated by a block or so. In fact, Willie was in the real estate business for 33 years together, with a charter boat enterprise consisting of two 40-ft sport fishing boats. WiUie's wife, Alice, passed away in 1987. Shortly before his death, Willie presented Gerry with a pair of beautiful brass bookends witii the 1933 Class crest embossed on the ends. We thank Gerry for giving us this bit of news. Our condolences to Willie's brother, the Rev. Fred Laughon of Richmond, VA, and his sister, Waddell Young, of Radford, VA.

The Washington Group met for lunch at the Chevy Chase Club on 8 June. Blick, Cobb, Coleman, Bowen, Elliott, Oren and Pratt attended. A general discussion was held on domestic and intemational events. Plans were made for the July luncheon.. .ladies invited.

Earnie Campbell is deeply involved with various patriotic organizations such as the Navy League and the American Heritage Foundation. Eamie recommended Frank J. Gaffney, President, Center for Security Policy for the Navy League's Alfred Thayer Mahan

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Regular Membership: 34% Life Membership: 46%

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

Dan Branch '59. Mrs. Francis Tormallon, Carl Jones, Elynor Brown, Francis Tormallon '42, Betty Shellabarger and Dutch Decker.

Award given for making a notable contribution to the importance of sea power. Suffice to say, Eamie's man was co-winner of the award.

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Pres: CAPT Hugh Q. Murray, USN (Ret) 6310 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA 22307 Sec'y: CAPT Roy C. Smith m , USNR (Ret) 3730 Ramsgate Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403 h: 410-268-5668 West Coast Correspondent: CAPT Robert W. Leeman, USN (Ret) 1611 Chatsworth Blvd, San Diego, CA 92107 The June WB&A luncheon was hosted by Fid Murray at his BeUe Haven Coimtry Club in Alexandria on the 16th with ten attendees: Dorothy Bunevich, Vema (Hyde) and John Craven, Tres and Dudley Hill, Betty and BiU Keller, Janet MacLeod, Fid Murray, and Rose WlUiams. It was presumably a cheerful affair but Fid didn't provide any other details.

Ann and I missed the lunch because we were on a craise to Bermuda, which was very pleasant indeed for the two days we spent in Hamilton (Ann had never been there before).

We had one excellent tour around the westera end and a day of shopping/sightseeing in Hamilton. We were supposed to go over to St. George on the eastem end on Thursday moming for a day and a half but there was a tropical storm headed our way and the winds were too high to permit entering the narrow cut to St. George. Rather than stay on in Hamilton and make for a rough passage home on Friday, we saUed Wednesday aftemoon for Martha's Vineyard. That provided time for a bus tour of the eastern island and a calm passage north ranning ahead of and away from the storm. Since neither of us had ever been on Martha's Vineyard, we found that an interesting visit with a most enjoyable lobster roll for lunch. And we had a smooth, peaceful passage back to New York Friday night.

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Helen and John Harllee continue their peripatetic ways. In April they made a Caribbean cruise in CRYSTAL HARMONY, "which poignantiy renunded them of a fine Naval Academy Alumni craise they made with the Tom Peacocks." In June they went back to Newport for the SecNav's Current Strategy Foram and had a happy time in "that delightful old place." I've lost track of how many of those conferences John has made in consecutive years but I'm sure it is the aU-time record.

Some day he may be properly introduced for that honor.

Recently I had a hand-written but legible letter from "Reggie (R?D)" who was Frank Tharin's roommate Plebe year but left us at the end of that year. Neither the letter nor the envelope had a retum address. Not remembering the Second Batt people of 1930-31,1 went through everything I could find in our Lucky Bag and concluded that it must have been from Reginald A. Dorschner. Unfortimately, the Alumni Association has no current address for him and I am at a loss how to answer his letter. Who remembers who was Frank's roommate that year, and who may have an address for him? Help will be appreciated.

This is the shortest of all my columns in sixteen years. Unless more of the few of us left are interested in keeping it alive, the '34 News doesn't have much longer to go.

A note from Marge Christensen, commenting on the 65th Reunion, provided the dicho for this month: Gracias a Dios por amigos y tiempos buenos (Thank God for good friends and good times).

Homecoming 1999 is 21-24 October.

Come HOME again!

[Ed. Note: The July-August column was CAPT Packard's final column as Corr. Sec'y.

His grace and wit will be missed, but we are sure that '35 continue to be well served by R A D M Keats. Shipmate thanks C A P T Packard for 30 years of faithful service to his Shipmates. BZ!] Wyman Packard became Corresponding Secretary of the Class in late 1969 with his first '35 Class notes appearing in January 1970. For thirty years, the last years of the war in Vietnam, the presidencies of Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George Bush, and Bill Clinton, he crafted over three hundred Class notes for Shipmate. His columns focused on the present activities of the Class, describing the accolades received by Classmates and accounts of their gatherings, visits and travels. He refused to dwell on the past or to load his columns with warmed over musings of war years. He eschewed reports of health-related matters such as illnesses or operations. As the achievements of Classmates diminished over the years, he shifted focus to the exploits of Classmates' children and grandchildren. Until recentiy, he also composed '35's obituaries and, to aid in writing them, kept files containing all the items of information that came to his attention regarding every member of the Class.

While some of the material for his notes arrived unsolicited, Wyman augmented his sources by mailing letters of inquiry to Classmates and their relatives. Acting as city editor, he maintained contact with Classmate reporters in the centers of retirement (San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco) who sent him regular updates on luncheons. Class parties, funerals, and civic activities of the Class. In areas of less dense population, he encouraged stringers to file when newsworthy events occurred. In the Washington area, he acted as his own reporter, recording the names of Classmates and spouses who attended any gathering with a sizable Class attendance.

Members of '35 have maintained for years that Wyman's Shipmate entries have been a major reason for the strong feeling of solidarity that '35 exhibits. We are, largely because of him, a vibrant group. We recognize with pride and acknowledge with gratitude his years of service to the Class.

No one can replace him. The new Corresponding Secretary is only his successor.

A note regarding our 65th Reunion, to take place 16-20 May 2000: A letter describing the Reunion and inviting attendance was mailed to all Classmates and widows on 6 May. As

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of 1 July, 68% of Classmates, and 4 1 % of our widows, had responded with their intentions one way or another. Those saying it is their plan to attend are: Lois Wall and Cy Austin, Theda and Lou Ayres, Phyllis and Rod Badger, George Baker, Virginia and Slim Barham, Lou Bauer, Pat and Johnny Becker, "One Person" and Maisie Bridewell, Chet Briggs, Nellie and Al Bowker, Carolyn and George Cairnes, Poppy and Clag Claggett, Elizabeth and Don Clay, Audrey Cushman, Ruth and Slade Cutter, Roberta and Morrow Decker, Ida Mary Detweiler, Annabella (Waiting) DuBois, Lib and Banny Eppes, Henry Eppes, Marion and Mason Freeman, Gwendolen and Jesse Gay, Betty Gimber, Jane and Hersh Goldberg, Mary Jo and Bill Hazzard, Harvey Headland, Vivian and Higgy Higginbotham, Bob Hinkley, Patsy Hutchinson, Sellen and Ed Keats, Fred Kinsley, Fran and Doyen Klein, "Someone" and Ed McLean, Virgil McQuary, Helen and Ralph Metcalf, Barbara and Norm Meyer, Two Children and Anne Newcomb, George O'Connell, Ann and Bud Oliver, Ruth and Wy Packard, Penny and Paddy Paddock, Louisa and Jeff Parker, One daughter and Marga Purdy, Doris (Tarantino) and Jim Russell, Teeny and Lew Schock, Elise Seymour, Beatty Sharrocks, Steiny Steinmetz, Marion and Bobo Thomson, Isabelle and Tip Tipton, Don Van Ness, Lib and Bub Ward, Jay Westin, Jane Shea and Frank Wheeler, Ginger and Bill Wideman.

mailing of our Annual Class Letter: Bill Barnes is at 20204 Willamina Offek Road, Willamina, OR 97396-9539; George Cairnes is at 1700 Wuesthoff Drive, Melboume, FL 32940-6842; and Mrs. Shiela Foust, widow of Charles Foust, is at Channing Place 45, 1818 Memorial Drive, Clarksville, TN 37043.

Mail to the following widows was retumed without a forwarding address. If you know of their whereabouts please advise Jesse. Mrs. R.B. Trimble, Mrs. G.W. Clegg, Mrs. J.W. Pike, Jr., Mrs. J.B. Kyser, Mrs. C.H. Hutchins, Mrs. L. Paradis, Mrs. K.L. Veth, Mrs. RF. Boyle, Mrs. R.B. Kail, Mrs. J.G. Downing, Mrs. D.A. Wrigley, Mrs. H.C. Coffin, Mrs. R.R. Beacham, Mrs. L.W. Hedgcock, and Mrs. J.J. Southerland.

The first names of two Class wives were inadvertently left out of the recent Class roster. Please add EUzabeth, wife of Don Clay, and Floride, wife of LeRoy Taylor.

Finally, although letters are a time-honored method of sending news and yours will be most welcome, for quicker delivery you can send fax or email to the Corresponding Secretary at the address Usted on the masthead above. In that connection, this colurrm will publish the fax and email addresses of those who are willing to share them. Here is one, to start, Squidge Lee: Squidge@3rivers.net.

Lou Hird writes from Minnesota, where his family gathered for their annual reunion to tell of his and Clark's impending move from Ocala, FL, to Murfreesboro, TN, to join their oldest daughter and her husband who have retired there. The Hirds have 11 grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Virgil McQuary made a westem swing in May. The Classmates, wives, and widows he visited were: Winnie and John Middleton in Medina, WA; Edna Smith (widow of Frank Smith) in Silverdale, WA; Harvey Headland in Tacoma, WA; and Cy Austin in Carmichael, CA. Mary Riera, in a note to Jeff Parker, points out that three of the ten great-grandchildren she and Emmitt have are triplets. In another letter to Jeff, Don Clay notes that he is holding to a weight of 140 pounds, not far above the 126 pounds he wrestled at as a Midshipman.

Dottie (Dorthee) Eppes, wife of Henry Eppes, died on 19 Febraary 1999. On 6 June, Henry, accompanied by their daughter, Evelyn Azzaretto, son, Brian, and grandson.

Jay Azzaretto, committed Dottle's ashes to the Pacific Ocean as "we had long ago agreed."

On 29 June 1999, Ruth and Slade Cutter entertained with a luncheon at Ginger Cove.

Classmates, wives, and widows attending were: Chet Briggs, Ida Mary Detweiler, Gwendolen and Jesse Gay, Sellen and Ed Keats, Fran and Doyen Klein, Ruth and Wyman Packard, and Elise Seymour.

Some notes from our Class Secretary, Jesse Gay: Address changes resulting from the

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Pres: CAPT William 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 William A. Ellis, USN (Ret) Goodwin House West #832 3440 S. Jefferson Street, Falls Church, VA 22041-3127; h: 703-578-7546 Here it is, 30 June, and we are about to begin the downward slope of the twentieth century, a century of progress. Let us make the best use of it while it lasts. Again, not very much news, so not much to write. What is the matter with every one? Have you all got broken arms, or are you now letting your computers do your thinking? We can't write a column without some news! So, here goes with what we have on hand at this time.

Syd Sherby's letter of 2 April arrived after our 2 June deadline and reported that early on 17 October, Jane had a bad fall, it resulted a broken left hip and hospitaUzation, followed by a month's rehabilitation before retuming home. The next day she tripped and fell again, this time dislocating the hip but not requiring any surgery. However, during this time her old emphysema began acting up, developed into pneumonia, and required her to reenter the hospital again on 5 December. Despite heroic efforts on the part of her doctors, she went slowly downhill and passed away in her sleep on the moming of 17 December.

According to her wishes, she was cremated and her ashes will be scattered on her beloved Georgian Bay and a memorial

plaque placed in the Columbarium at the Naval Academy... Also according to her wishes and love of a good party, after the holidays a memorial and wake was held for her on 10 January, attended by many friends and neighbors and our two children, Harriet and Bob. Thus so ends 58 blessed years of total love, devotion and friendship with the most gifted artistic Jane. How could I have been so fortunate!

With that last statement Syd, we will all agree.

Joe Barker wrote (18 June): One of our granddaughters just graduated from the University of Virginia with degrees in both biochemistry and biology.

Besides that, she is very good looking too!

Things here pretty much the same. I never seem to get back to battery fully. As soon as they fix something, something else carries away. Meanwhile, I keep busy with my photo albums and my genealogy endeavors. Best regards to all.

Join the Club Joe! Some of you may remember Clifford F. Clark, a non-grad who was with us a short time during Plebe Year. On 28 June the Alumni Association advised that they had been notified by the Post Office of his death on 14 May 1998. Our last known address for him was Madison, VA (see '36 Roster).

In closing, we share with you portions of the letter received by our President from Dotty Crawford, widow of Earl, dated I June.

This is a very belated 'thank you' to the Class of '36 for the gift which was sent to our Episcopal Church in memory of Scrappy. It was most thoughtful and needed, and I know he would have been pleased, as was I. Scrappy was always so proud to be a part of '36, considering it to be a small but very select group which he followed very closely in your Shipmate news. Regretfully, we were unable to attend the 60th Anniversary celebration at USNA, but I will try to keep up the contact, and just might perhaps meet some of you again when I come up to visit the area some time in die future, God willing.

At that time. Dotty gave as an address: 3161 SE Fairway West, Smart, FL 34997. Keep in touch. We're always glad to hear from you.

That's it for now. God wilUng, we'U see you next month. Until tiien, Vaya con Dios]

Play in the Homecoming Golf Tournament on 21-22 October.

Refer to the advertisement in this issue of Shipmate for more details.

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formation. She gave me these photos from a gathering in tiie Virginia Beach, VA, area.

Regular Membership: 48% Life Membership: 36%

Pres: CAPT John S. Slaughter, USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas: RADM D.G. Baer, USN (Ret) Corr. Sec'y: CAPT Frank N. Shamer, USN (Ret.) 7112 Lewison Drive, San Diego, CA 92120-1248 e: FShamer@aol.com Our CAPT Jack reports: The Washington Group met at ANCC for their last session before summer recess.

Present were Curly Adams, Dave Bell, Peg and Paul Hartmann, Elsie and Bill Mack.

Mary and Charlie Minter, Barbara Shupper, with her daughter, Diane Cox; and Bess and Jack Slaughter. Chuck Stein plaimed to come, but at his new continuing care facility, he has been asked to conduct a service at 11:00 a.m. on Thursdays. As you can well imagine, he couldn't refuse.

He is trying to have them modify the arrangements, either an earlier hour or different day.

Barbara reports that all considered.

Bunny Shupper is doing well, with 'ups and downs.'

Jack advised that he had talked to the travel agent for the cruise and the count is up to 55, and still coming. So far, the Delta Queen Company continues to honor the special rates and we are keeping our fingers crossed that they will continue to do so. If you have not made your reservations, give them a call. Our Alexander Travel Agency phone number is 781 -326-2000 and their fax number is 781-326-9045.

Patty (Roger Mehle) and Jack Roulstone '46 visited our area and Virginia O'GradyHammond held a reception for them. I could not attend because on that day, 11 May, I had my cardioversion procedure, hoping to correct by atrial fibrillation. It did not work, and I was denied that sort of activity by the doctor who was treating me, anyway.

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Patty Roulstone and Eke Souci

Cynthia Primmer and Speed Curie

The San Diego '37 Lunch Bunch met at the Ocean View Club at the Submarine Base on Ballast Point. Robert Lander was our host. The date, 8 June, was the 66th anniversary of my reporting to USNA in the summer of 1933. Present were Ed Arentzen, D.J. Bottomley, Bebo Carroll, Lois and Bob Erly, Bob Lander, Margie and Walt Phaler, Eloise and Gene Rankin, Frank Shamer, Mary and Jack Whistler, and EUie and Vic Wildt. That club is an all hands club that has eamed its good reputation by catering good food at modest prices. As always, at these gatherings, we had a fine time. In the middle of the gathering, we heard that Russ Wallace was in surgery at Scripps Hospital, getting a new heart valve. He went home yesterday and is doing fine. I understand that it is a pig's valve and it is working very well.

Keep Revvin' With '37!

Jack Roulstone, Lois and Bob Erly, and Patty Roulstone

Corresponding Secretaries get their Shipmate by first class mail. The rest are mailed bulk mail. I recently received my Shipmate in the same mail, with a letter from the Norfolk area commenting on an error I had made in the column in that same Shipmate. Thus, my delivery time equaled the sum of bulk mail time to Norfolk, reading and composing time for the author of the letter commenting on my error and the first class delivery time from Norfolk to San Diego. That long lead time is why I am now on 15 July finalizing our column for September, due in the hands of the Shipmate staff on 2 July. As we used to say in Euclidean geometry, QED. If there seems to be a lot of Patty Roulstone in this column, it is because she sent me inShipmate, September 1999

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Vic Wildt, Lois Erly, and EUie Wildt

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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 Presidents Comer The summer has brought official business to a standstill, although I can report that the addition of my email address to the masthead of our Class column has produced several requests for information about people in Classes other than 1938. So far, I have been able to provide a meaningful response. It proves that the intemet makes strange bedfellows!

Homecoming News This year, I was on the ball and applied for a parking place for the game on 23 October (bring woolies). It is our old Number 19 south of the water tower. We will be happy to accommodate the Class of 1930, if they have a car or two in attendance, but we shall miss the camaraderie we enjoyed with the Class of 1999 last year. If I can figure out how to modify our big 60th Reunion sign to 61, I shall bring it for a photo backdrop. I am pleased to see that we have gotten a good tumout of 43 souls for the 62-1- craise, and can say that there is still room for those who have not yet committed.

Donors We have commended the Class previously for reaching a high of 5 1 % contributors to the Alumni Association for 1998. The 1998 Giving Report, just received confirms that, but it also shows that ten of our ladies added to our total, and we thank them for their generosity in their husbands' memory.

Class Corner June is busting out all over with no bad news. Gosh, last issue's death toll taxed even our hardened sense of gallows humor. It's Monday as we start the current Shipmate drill and we realize that 1/7 of our lives has been sobered and spent on Mondays. Thursdays are good days. Class lunch days. Swede Olsen reports from San Diego, eight regulars in May and seven in June as summer travel routines drop the count, but 27 tumed out for their summer party with nine sets of the smiles in the pictures below. Pat Foley, picture of good health, runs the taxi service from Coronado for Zimanski, Finn, and Kercheval but he obviously takes his cues from lively Barbara.

Jake Ready's car was totaled en route to the May lunch. He barely survived and still has a long way to go, score one for air bag and seat belt. The group has chipped in to support a move to name a memorial seat at the USNA Alumni Hall for Wendy Suydam. The San Diego Blue and Gold team has initiated the effort to recognize Wendy's long standing

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work to encourage and help high school students gain admission to the Academy. Contributions should be made to the Alumni Association and marked for his chair. Like San Diego, Mike and Joe report that Washington group summer migrations militate lunch munching so opted out this occasion. Mike for one, attended the annual Submarine League Symposium to find he was the only WWII skipper there. In the same vane, his DRUM reunion at Mobile was down to 15 and grandchildren, but to the men he was still the skipper of 1944.

Newell Varney writes of drought,firehazard in Maine, and the authority of commanding officers, all negative. Tailhook, discrinunation, pregnancies and scandals prompted him to wonder whatever happened to an uncomplicated Rocks and Shoals (Articles for the Govemment of the Navy, AGN). It's the Unified Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) since about 1951. He found reams of testimony. The lawyers won the battle for change with Army WWII experience and procedures dominating the new code, but perhaps we dare to add, as the current problems indicate, lost the war. In simple words, authority under AGN or UCMJ notwithstanding, the rales of conduct have come unglued as standards of moraUty, gender, and discrimination are ill defined and their ambiguous legislation creeps glacially into defiiution by the courts.

Like pornography, or moral turpitude, we know it when we see it, but can we drive or fight a ship so loosely?

Email Changes Changes to email address are noted: Irvine Frankel (Frirv@aol.com), Robert McNitt (rowarmcnitt@compuserve.com), Nash Williams (NashWilliams@compuserve.com), Hugh Robinson (hughrobinsonl@webtv. net) and finally Larry Pierce (pierceow速 concentric.net). Email has evolved as a new channel and a high speed conduit ideally suited for our scuttlebutt. If any of you are within a local phone call of these guys listed, it's the quickest and cheapest link to put out some dope. Email hasn't a shred of political correctness, and so far, neither parental guidance nor a credit card is required. There must be some more keyboards to add to the list, speak up, why not? The "scuttle-butt express" is a fun exchange.

RSRH (Reefed Sail Retirement Home) Notes We go on from the above Usting to observe that our "institutional" membership, average age estimated at 85, is not too young to acquire a computer. We literally are only a handful, but feasibility now begins at less than $700 and less than 90 years old. (Flash: we've just seen at least two offers from email providers who will give a free computer in retum for a year's sign up!) A caution: each passing year we do less and less of the hum dram that computers dispatch with ease, and we don't leam easily any more. So an instinctor (like a grandchild) is essential for a few hours drill to forego futile frusttation and fury.

We've resolved to be no longer a faceless slob

among 250 million citizens and as our old age population grows, our demographic dominance grows. Every newspaper editor has an email address, as do congressmen, alumni organizations and book salesmen.

'Nuff said, after all a post card costs only 21 cents and we've got time on our hands. Let your sec'y know what happened last week.

We had occasion in this section last month to mention columnist Dave Barry whose commentaries are our model (we didn't make this up). We caution however that he is neither the first nor the last authority on the holophrastic history of heads. We are told Lord Thomas Crapper, of English fame, invented, named and wrote of the flush toilet before the tum of the century while Barry has only glorified the will of Congress in its legislative feat to codify the so-called 1.5 gallon congressional flush. However we have an authority in '38. We recall that several years ago Charlie Akers has detailed the thrills of wave action in redirecting the flow in the forward head on the old WWI four stackers, a christening for which he has ever since held naval architects in low esteem, i.e. for blows below the belt.

San Diego: Becky Akers, Pat and Barbara Foley

Washington, April: Arthur, Betty Luby, Fleps, Ed Conrad

Hugh, Muriel Wells, Peggy Robinson, Homer Conrad

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Pres: CAPT Paul Loustaunau, USN (Ret) Sec'y: CAPT William J. Ruhe, USN (Ret) 1310 MacBeth Avenue, McLean, VA 22102 e: docabbot@aoI.com At the Army/Navy lacrosse game on 1 May, the National Championship teams were honored at halftime. Representing our 1938 national champions was only Rythm Moore. I couldn't make it due to over-80 logistics.

Rythm, however, could still emulate his role as an All-American Mention mid-fielder by staggering around alone on the playing field.

It might be recalled that Nat James and Stu Miller were '39's All-American lacrosse players.

San Diego: Randy Klipel, Bill Finn, Rose Callahan

San Diego: Jessie and Dan Harrington, Peri Worthington

Rythm Moore

The sad news of Charlie Cassel death on 14 May was emailed to me by Bud Gore. He referenced the information supplied by Hubert Murphy: We have just lost another good one.

Charlie Cassel died last night. Three weeks USNI Beach Hall Dedication: Rindskopf and McNitt

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ago he picked up a lung infection that took him out. No firm plans for a service yet.

That says it all.

Lillian Vasey. the proud wife of Joe Vasey, writes: Know that you would like to hear what Joe has been up to (the first time he was playing in a piano recital for beginners); the Doleman Award for 'Sustained Outstanding Voluntary Contribution to Community and Nation, 1999,' presented at the annual Military Week luncheon of the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii.

And then in a postscript: It keeps him out of my kitchen. We are all very happy Uving in the same home in Honolulu since 1972. It is a safe neighborhood and we all (including Harry, our 2 1/2 yearold horse) join to enclose our love to you and Carolyn.

ing him a Navy Cross for his daring. And, as Pigboat Benson's Exec, his mining experiences were verified with him before he left for Sweden in the summer months.

Ned Beach

Joe Vasey receiving aw ard

Jaime IVauger, '39's fijiest musician died of heart failure. He was playing piano in a cocktaU lounge, professionaUy entertaining a happy hour crowd, when he suddenly folded up and passed away. Rythm Moore called in the sad news. Rythm had planned to have a trio of he on the drums, Sy Sugg on the bass, and Jaime on the keyboard for our 60th Reunion's Friday night cocktaU party. At least Jaime died with his boots on (he had stopped playing guitar when his arthritic fingers stopped performing properly). He was '39's finest gambler. A clear wiimer in duplicate bridge tournaments and a poker player par exceUence. (Why else would he hole up in Las Vegas?)

Harry Euler sent the two pictures shown.

The one is Harry in 1944 and the other, Harry in May 1999. They are at the same hotel in Yosemite National Park. Harry's bio in our Fifty Years After book says: As one of the 52 bUnd '39ers who graduated Cum No USN Commission, 1 got as a reward a commission as an ensign, USNR, and served until the end of the War in the Navy. Then, 1 retumed to my father's machine tool business, etc.

He also writes: The Navy took over the Ahwahnee Hotel as a R&R faciUty, where 1 spent ten weeks recuperating in 1944. Early this month, this picture of an ancient mariner was taken 55 years later. There is one difference in the picmres. In 1944, the Navy footed the biU. But, today 1 footed the room rent bill of S300 per night.

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Harry Euler in 1999

Ned Beach has been industrially book signing his latest book. Salt and Steel. It's an autobiography of '39's most interesting person.

He was our five-striper in the faU of 1938 and gave the order to "March O f f at our dress P-rades on Worden Field. He was a standout on the water polo team.. .a rough, tough guy.

And, he ranked second in Class standing. His submarine career was highly successful, earu-

Gus Norwood, emboldened by my printing of his past doings, brought my Shipmate column up to date: Directing a museum is a great way to retire. Last year, for $8,000, we restored a 150-year Hudson Bay Company flag that wiU be displayed all summer in the Victoria, B.C. Royal British Columbia Museum. For the Lewis and Clark Bicentennial 20032006, we plan to commission six murals showing the nine days the expedition spent in Clark County.

Commenting on my Shipmate remarks about '39 authors of books, Gus writes: On my tenth book, a family history is detailed. Most of my books concemed the history of electrical power in the Vancouver area, but there is also The Casualty Control Book for Battle Cruisers and An Engineering Course for Major Combatant Naval Vessels. See you in October at the 60th.

Bud Gore, who has been running '39's Prayer Chain, says that he has reluctantly reached the conclusion, "It has come to the end of its life." He says: And this is ironic since we will, in the natural course of events, have more and more need for organized prayer support.

However, it has become obvious that '39ers will not use the Chain for their personal family needs; in fact, it doesn't seem to occur lo them. When we hear, time and time again, of Classmates being hospitalized, their names are not placed on the Chain.

Please know that we will be readily willing to include any of your needs in our personal prayers if they are made known to me.

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Naval Academy.. .to display in the renovated Mess Hall. Paul Loustaunau heard through the grapevine that '39's atomic clock in Mem Hall, which had stopped functioning some years ago, is now ranning again. "A Midshipman started tinkering with this gadget on the cutting edge of today's technology and got it started." To which Stan Claypoole dryly noted, "The Middle must have kicked it."

Bing Gillette Bud Gore

From the pen of Maddy and Ken Barker: We will see Alaska's greatest sights for three months: majestic mountains, gigantic glaciers, unspoiled wilderness, cities, tundra, and natural beauty. I will dance with the Eskimos and Kindlet Indians in Anchorage. We snort and gmnt to the rhythm of a round drum covered with the skin of a walrus' stomach, in the "Land of the Midnight Sun." I received a $ 100 check "to defray expenses for '39's 60th Reunion" from BiU Moore's widow, Dorothy. She lives in Skaneatelas, NY, the same place as Adele Shumway. She hopes to be on hand for the 60th in October.

Stan Claypoole received the check with obvious delight. Stan is handUng the finances for the Reunion and is calculating what each event will cost for Paul Loustaunau, our president, who has estimated that 190 '39ers (including wives, widows and girlfriends) will attend the events. Paul will put this out in late July in a letter to the Class.

A newspaper article tells of the marriage of Jim Hingson's daughter, Jory, to David E. Fisher: Rebecca Beeson, daughter of the bride, was maid of honor. Her attendants were Jana and Brett Beeson, twin daughters of the bride. Jory is an attorney for the Virginia Legal Aid Society. After a wedding trip to Hawaii (where else?), the couple will live in Lynchburg, VA. A telephone call from the Navy said that LT Herbert Dennison Remington, USN, died on 7 October 1998. He resigned from the Navy on I August 1946, and settled in Naples, FL. There is no other information available on Remington. Jim Coleman noted that he had crewed on Herb's yacht. "He was a great sailor."

Willy Stiles slipped me this poem: Senescence commences and Middle Age ends The day your descendents outnumber your friends.

At the '39 Washington luncheon in May, there was a record 26 in attendance. Doc Abbot was up from Mobile and was on hand to sell the two Dean Mosher paintings to the 60

Doc Abbot

In a discussion at the same luncheon, it was asked who the five-stripers were while we attended The Boy's School. It was recalled that Ned Beach was the five-striper in the fall of 1938. Then, someone remembered that Mendy Mendenhall was the five-striper in the wintertime and then was the five-striper in the spring. "No, n o " I argued. Budge Hawthorne was the five-striper in the wintertime and ordered us to "March Off' from quarters. A check of the Midshipman's Log of 1939 confirmed that Budge was the fivestriper in the wintertime.

So, what happened to Budge Hawthome?

He was killed on 10 April 1944 in a mid-air coUision between two planes.. .one piloted by Budge.

The 20 May cruise on DANDY, out of Alex-

andria, arranged by Betty Claypoole, was really a winner according to my Carol and Alice Hooper. The lunch aboard "was tops" and the scenery "gorgeous" as DANDY cruised up along the Chesapeake Bay towards the Bay Bridge.

At the June '39 Washington luncheon, Bing Gillette recommended that the '39ers at the Akron football game all march (stagger?) up the field at halftime to celebrate their 60th, and show the alumni we're still making it.

Oh? That reminds me of a story told by Doc Abbott about an over-80 '39 couple who were seen at a tailgate luncheon; he chomping away on a meat sandwich, she standing by doing nothing. When asked why the wife wasn't eating, she said, "I'm waiting for a chance to use owr false teeth." (Not bad joke?)

Fred Clarke, '39's West Coast scribe, wrote from San Diego: Our '39 April luncheon was attended by Tom Walker, Skeet Bemis, Bob Brent, Fred Clarke, John Dolan, Art Fischer, Doc Norton, Rog Paine, Dwight Ness, Ken Barker and Ray Zoeller. ZoeUer wUl soon retum to his summer residence in New England. The with-wives luncheon on 29 June was at Reuben's on Harbor Island.

When is Bud Gore's sequel to his fourpound book. My Navy Years, going to be distributed to the Class?

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Pres: CAPT William M. Carpenter, USN (Ret) 1119 Aquia Drive, Stafford, VA 22554 Sec'y: CAPT Jacob V. Heimark, USN (Ret) 410 Old Gulph Road, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 Corr. Sec'y: CAPT Edward C. Sledge, USN (Ret) 932 Shetiand Court, McLean, VA 22102 Only one day after closing the last issue, in which Carol and Jim Elkins trip West was reported, a nice letter from Jim arrived. A major purpose of their trip was to attend the wedding of their grandson, Dudley Blossom, who is pursuing a doctorate degree in business from the University of Arizona. Jim reported the bride to be a lovely young lady who is, as we all know, a most highly quaUfied judge of such matters. She is a Classmate of Dudley's and came to Arizona from Bulgaria. With six of her family in attendance, a great time was had by all. Included was a picture of Cissi and Cliff Bundy with their sandblower friends, Carol and Jim, Jtme and Harvey Miller and Flossie and Harry Fischer.

It was taken at the sandblowers luncheon.

Along with his enjoyment of the company of friends, Jim was also busy recruiting West Coast attendance for next year's 60th Anniversary bash in Annapolis. Now is the time for all of the Class to start making plans for that big event. Combine it with other purposes, such as getting together with family.

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1 to r. Harvey and June Miller; Flossie and Harry Fischer; Jim and Carol Elkins; and Cliff and Cissi Bundy

friends, and long-ago shipmates, plus Classmates along the way whose health may not aUow them to be there.

After all, we are no longer in that category where four days travel time from one coast to the other, which was aU the Navy allowed us, appUes to any of us now. Whether you wiU make the trip by air. train, driving or even hitchhiking, start planning now. If conditions change, you can easily cancel reservations or plans. Keep yourselves young by keeping on the go. (Usually my homilies ran longer than this one. Aren't you glad?)

Can vegetarians eat animal crackers?

From Lookout Mountain, GA, Herschel Sellers writes that it looks Uke traveUing days for Bobbie and Hersh are about over. Bobbie's health, it seems, has reached the point where travel is pretty much out of the question.

Therefore, it wiU not be possible for them to come to the 60th. I know they both would appreciate mail or phone calls from friends, if only to chitchat and get caught up.

Give a man a fish and he wiU eat for a day.

Teach him how to fish and he will sit in a boat and drink beer all day.

The fine work Skip Appleton has done to automate and place in word searchable form the history of the Class of '40 has now been completed. Included in this package is an index for the contents of the Class of '40 Archives which presently can be found in the Nimitz Library. At our 60th celebration, this is to be '40's gift to the Naval Academy. It is one that wiU enable Midshipmen and others to examine and study what individual Class members did to help win World War 11, the Korean War, and in some cases, the Vietnam ConfUct. This has been a monumental task that Skip has done. Thanks Skip for undertaking this important project that will give future generations many detailed insights into how those wars were won. ff a parsley farmer is sued, can they garlush his wages?

George Kittredge must be getting a bit lonely or bored. He is now trying to start a polo players club in his community for the 80 plus crowd. Somehow, response to his idea is plus or minus zero. He even included a color picture of himself on his polo pony, practicing his favorite sport so he will be ready when they open their season. Now here is a Classmate who knows how to stay young.

What do you do when you see an endangered animal eating an endangered plant?

Here are several good pictures that did not make last month's issue. Six are from travels south by Bill Carpenter. Three from the May luncheon at the Army/Navy Country Club.

Hope they bring back good memories, not just for those who were in the pictures but also for friends who have not had contact with these people for some time.

Bill Carpenter, Terry and Mary Jane McGillicuddy and Bettye Davison

John and Mary Lou Straker

Pat Patterson and Helen Longino

Bill Scott and Ruth Henry

Tab Collins and Charlotte Patterson

Marguerite and Ted Rodgers

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Marguerite and Lucian Hunt

Your help is needed. In this picture of Mike Hanley, who is the very shy lady seated with him? I asked Mike and his response was "I 61

never talk about my friends for publication."

So, if any of you can identify her, please let me know.

Mike Hanley and ?

If a turtle doesn't have a shell, is he homeless or naked?

Good news from Chicago. Three years ago, the nUnois Department of Professional Regulation attempted to publicly discredit Dr. William J. Mauer for making use of alternative medicine procedures as part of his practice. This led to their medical disciplinary board ordering, last summer, that his license to practice medicine be revoked for five years. Cook County Circuit Court Judge, Stephen Schiller, has just now overtumed the Board, holding that the Board's findings that "Dr. Mauer had wrongly used chelation cmd other procedures was against the manifest weight of the evidence."

Congratulations Bill, for fighting a wrong and winning. Your many Classmates who have used chelation (including three of our current Class officers) thank you for introducing us to this procedure which has given us new Ufe. Good friend, we are proud of you and grateful as well.

Bill also passes along some excellent common sense advice to us. It is that drinking at least five glasses of water a day is associated with significantly decreased risk of fatal coronary heart disease. This good news comes from a six year long study of 34,000 people.

Isn't it interesting that something as simple and easy to do as drinking five classes of water can do so much good?

One more point. Some Classmates have asked about the effectiveness of oral chelation. The answer is that oral chelation provides little, if any help since the amino acid that is the key component of chelation is, when taken orally, digested before it can reach the blood stream where it is needed.

Thanks to Bea and Pat Gray, who enjoy good laughs; here is a funny that will cause, especially gun control enthusiasts, to burst into laughter: Carjacking Foiled An elderly lady did her shopping and upon retum found four males in her car.

She dropped her shopping bags and drew her handgun, proceeding to scream at them at the top of her voice, that she knows how to use it and that she will if required, so get out of the car.

The four men didn't wait around for a second invitation but got out and ran like mad, whereupon the lady proceeded to load her shopping bags into the back of the car and got into the drivers seat. Small problem; her key wouldn't fit the ignition. Her car was identical and parked four spaces further down.

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She loaded her bags into her car and drove to the police station. The sergeant that she told the story to nearly split himself apart with laughter and pointed to the other end of the counter where four white males were reporting a carjacking by a mad elderly woman. No charges were filed.

From Paul Brader, I've gotten a most interesting report. After he left the Naval Academy at the end of Youngster Year, as so many were forced to do because eyesight requirements could not be met, he finished college.

With WWII fast approaching, he was commissioned in the Army Corps of Engineers, where he taught bridge engineering. Could it be that because bridges cross water that his Academy time especially qualified him to be teaching how to build bridges?

Later, he was involved in fighting his way across Europe. He qualified for that duty because he was, as he claims, able to chew gum while at the same time ranning across battlefields in a low crouch.

After the war he left the Army and pursued a Ufe in the business world, mostly ranning his own insurance business that was based in Northem Virginia. After he retired, he and his wife. Sunny, moved to the Puget Sound area to enjoy life. More recently they have moved to Green Valley, AZ, near where Bill Bryan Uves. There he is active keeping in touch with friends by email.

It is also most interesting to be in contact with many Classmates who have done things other than careers in the Navy or the Marine Corps.

Some Classmates feel they are outsiders because they left or were let go from the Academy and went on to lead different lives.

They are not outsiders!

Each person who was sworn in back in 1936, or joined the Class as a tumback is, for the rest of his life, a full-fledged member of '40. This is the only level of membership '40 has. We want every Classmate to be part of the Class on these terms.

Thanks to Ted Rodgers, the following offers food for thought to all of us.

If we could shrink the world's population to a village of precisely 100 people, with all the existing ratios remaining the same, it would look something like the following.

There would be: 57 Asians; 21 Europeans; 14 from the Westem Hemisphere; 8 Africans; 52 female; 48 male; 70 non white; 30 white; 70 non Christian; 30 Christian; 80 Uving in inadequate housing; 70 unable to read; 50 suffering from malnutrition; I would have a college education; 6 people from the U. S. would possess 59% of the entire world's wealth; 1 would have a computer. (Will this mean that when everyone has a computer. Bill Gates will be worth 9 trillion dollars?) When one views our world from this perspective, it has a long way to go.

Farewells While David Thomas Breault's obituary has appeared in Shipmate, we of '40 belatedly wish to extend our condolences to Dave's only family survivor, his sister, Evelyn Bourbeau. For this fine Classmate who faced

seeing his wife and his adopted son pass on before him, life has surely dealt him hard blows. So from the'40 family, Dave, may your soul rest in peace.

Thanks to John Sims, we have received the sad news that David Huntington Lewis died on 12 June, in Orinda, CA after a long bout with prostate cancer. Dave will be sorely missed, not only by his widow, Marylouise, and daughter, Madeline Peterson, but also by his many friends that include a goodly number in '40. So, Marylouise and Madeline, please accept our condolences.

Do also keep in mind that aU of us of the '40 family are here to be of assistance and support in any way we can. So, do not hesitate to contact any one of us, if only to talk or to ask questions. That is what our family is for.

Address Changes: New email: Bottenberg, Bill, rox702@ compuserve.com Changed email: Hall, Gary, caryhhaU速 juno.com To all, welcome to the beautiful fall season. Jake Only 40 is 4.0

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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 In June, Betsy and Bill Heavey had a serious, close shave. Early one moming, a fire broke out in the Heavey house while they were asleep. The paperboy saw it, awakened the Heaveys who were able to escape safely.

The fire was quite serious and Bill reports that they lost everything in the house. We can all be grateful, however, that Betsy and BiU survived unhurt.

In May, the West Coast group had a gettogether with their wives at the Fish Market Restaurant in Del Mar. Originally, it was intended as a farewell party for Lucy and Rollo Rieve, who were planning on moving. At the last minute, however, they changed their minds so the party became a celebration of mind-changing. One outstanding feature of the evening was a musical rendition by June and Cliff Lenz in honor of Lucy and Rollo.

There is all sorts of talent in the Lenz family!

The Lenz's in chorus

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continue to ran die fourth-Thursday montiily Class lunches at Army/Navy Country Club.

Bob will also continue to be our point of contact and liaison with Don Lennon at East Carolina University. After most of a lifetime with a successful business in Skokie, IL, Seymour Einstein has moved to Tucson, AZ. Now that the football season is about to start, Betty and Joe Taussig have an appealing offer for wives who tire of football, and others who do not like to sit out in the rain, snow or whatever. The Taussig house in Annapolis is only about a mile from the stadium.

They invite you to park at their place and watch or listen to the game with them. For the die-hards, mile is not too far to walk.

Nearby are a Boston Market, a Chinese restaurant and a carryout grocery store, so those logistics are easy if the Taussigs ran out. Betty and Joe really enjoy visits like this from wives and Classmates. Also, Betty has asked that I pass along the following to all '41ers in connection with her book effort:

Chff Lenz and Chaperone EarUer in the month, Willie DeVenter tendered his resignation as the San Diego area's secretary/treasurer for reasons of health. By acclamation. Bill McReynolds was elected as WiUie's successor. As many of you know, WilUe has ran that unraly San Diego crowd with an iron and effective hand for many years. He has also done a wonderful job of keeping me posted about the goings on in his domain. Veda says WilUe is now home from the hospital and resting comfortably in his continuing fight with diabetes. I am sure that everyone joins me in wishing all the best to Willie as he recovers.

In keeping with other major organizations, we have a new organizational stracture in the Washington area. Ned Hines has kindly taken over as vice chairman, but Bob Hayler will Shipmate, September 1999

Letters and stories are coming in at a great rate. Special patrols or combat engagements are related. I do need other patrols and engagements if in less detail...and 1 need dates.

While 1 am fairly educated in the Pacific and North Atiantic Support Force on convoy escort, for background 1 need more about activity in the Mediterranean and invasion of Normandy, South of France, Italy, etc.

1 am also interested in parties and fun before the war and pranks at the Naval Academy where you didn't get caught or did get caught.

The widows and wives letters are great and just as admiring and proud of the '41ers as I am.

I am particularly interested in Youngster Cruise as it relates to the atmosphere in England, France and Denmark created by the approaching war.

The June Ust of birthdays had a big bundle of omissions that I was glad that you brought to my attention. I apologize and I shall do my best to be more careful so here it is for the September celebrants, hopefully all of them: Baughan, Bienvenu, Boyd, Brandt, Byrd, Cagle, Calhoun, Davenport, Fields, Grabowsky, Hunt, Lemos, Rowse, Simons, Spritzen, Sterling, Stram, Warner, Werth and Whitaker. The birthstone for September is the sapphire which is the symbol of "clear thinking." Need I say more?

And now for some changes for your rosters: Jack Bennett has a new area code, 858 (I suspect that there are others who were 619 Uke Jack and are now 858; please tell me who you are). Lou Davis has a new email address: loudavis@prodigy.net; Seymour Einstein, 5450 E. Paseo del Fuente, Tucson, AZ 85750; Archie Kelley's correct email address is: nukesub@juno.com; Dick Miller's correct email address is: Navarchmil@aol.com; Vic Rowney, 6370 Stoneridge Mall Road, Apt. 1-104, Pleasanton, CA 94588-8061; 925-2271256; v i c _ r o w n e y @ p r o d i g y . n e t ; Tom Wolfe's correct email address is: Eflowt速 aol.com.

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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 The summer doldrams have set in and the mailbag reflects that state of affairs. That wonderful cruise is now becoming a pleasant memory and plans for the 60th Reunion are well underway under Jack Mitchell's guidance.

Jim Small has provided every Classmate with an update on the state of the Naval Academy, the Alumni Association, and the Distinguished Graduate Program, so I shall not comment thereon other than to note that it was a great report. The program has stirred up a very interesting trans-Pacific email dialogue between Bobby Lim and Gene Farrell.

Frank Andrews is pursuing a straight-forward approach to isolating a Class distinguished graduate relying on the Class to provide nominees for his committee to pursue.

All three are seeking the best of the best; all our outstanding Classmates.

Gene is due our congratulations on his marriage to CDR Melinda Haynes Vemon, Nurse Corps, USNR, in La Jolla, CA, on 12 June. We wish them both Godspeed.

Dick Huber, who signs himself as a visiting Professor of Law at the New England School of Law, is making preparations to leave fuU-time law school teaching and is retuming to Boston CoUege Law School on emeritus status and to teach first year students the course in Property. Thence, one year at a time!

Charlie AIlsopp will tum 80 this year, as will may other Classmates, joining those who have already reached that point in life. In honor of that occasion, he forwarded a happy treatise on that very subject: I have good news for you. The first 80 years are the hardest. The second 80 are a succession of birthday parties. Once you reach 80, everyone wants to carry your baggage and help you up the steps. If you forget your name or anyone else's name, or an appointment, or your own telephone number, or promise to be in three places at the same time, or can't remember how may grandchildren you have, you need only explain that you are 80.

Being 80 is a lot better than being 70. At 70 people are mad at you for everything.

At 80, you have a perfect excuse, no matter what you do. If you act foolishly, it's your second childhood. Everybody is looking for symptoms of softening of the brain.

Being 70 is no fun at all. They expect you to retire to a house in Rorida, complain about your arthritis (they used to call it lumbago) and ask everyone to stop mumbling because you can't understand them (actually your hearing is about 50% gone).

If you survive until you are 80, everybody is surprised that you are still aUve. They treat you with respect just for having Uved so long. Actually, they seem surprised that you can walk and talk sensibly.

So please, folks, try to make it to 80. It's the best time of life. If you ask me, life begins at 80.

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Pres: CAPT E. A. Roble 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 Due to a growing page count and a perceived inequality of column lengths. Shipmate has imposed a limit in column length of 4,000 words, begiiming with this issue of the magazine. This 4,000 word limit is the total of the following: the heading of each Class column, all text, all photos (a standard-sized, one-column-wide is considered equal to 150 words, a two-column-wide photo is equal to 250 words of text, etc.) Each corresponding secretary is free to prepare his Class column using his own "mix" of heading, text, and photos, but always to stay below the total word count of 4,000 words.

What does this mean to our '43 Class colurrm? In a practical sense, it means a reduction in the length of our '43 Class columns of about 20% to 25%.

Mary Bramble Aller Mary Aller, beloved wife of our Classmate, Jim Aller, passed away on 18 June 1999, in Charlottesville, VA, after a difficult battle with major medical problems. She fought valiantly, and never gave up. Following a moving church service at Christ Episcopal Church in Charlottesville on 23 June, Mary was laid to rest in the Bramble burial plot in Centerville, MD, on 24 June. Her entire famUy was present; her loving husband, Jim, their five children and spouses, and all thirteen grandchildren; plus relatives, close friends, and representatives of our Class.

Her lifelong friend, Mary Henderson, wife of Stan Henderson '44, remembers Mary so well with these splendid words: Mary was the daughter of a distinguished mathematician, beloved wife of a prominent biomedical engineer, devoted mother of five highly successful children, grandmother of thirteen, and a gifted linguist in her own right. She was charming and witty.. .my dear friend for almost 60 years.

We shall miss her.

Jim, all of '43, Classmates, wives, and widows, have you in our thoughts and prayers in this time of sorrow.

The Kure Naval Baseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;October 1945 This is an unusual story sent in by our Classmate, Charlie Robison, and taken almost entirely from a letter he wrote to his wife, Betty, on 21 October 1945 (repeat: 1945).

At the time of writing, Charlie was Gun Boss of J.C. OWENS ( D D - 7 7 6 ) , a 2,200 ton

destroyer named for one of the pilots of Torpedo Eight lost in the epic Battle of Midway.

The OWENS was designated as a courier ship, and sailed extensively in southem Japanese waters from September to mid-December 1945.

Kure Naval Base, Japan, October 1945 The letter included a hand-drawn map of the Kure Naval Base. It is suggested that you coordinate your reading of the text that follows with your examination of the map in order to have the most complete understanding of Charlie's most interesting boat tour of this major Japanese naval facility, littered with sunken and abandoned Japanese naval vessels. First the hand-drawn map...

Note The route of Charlie's boat begins at OWENS at the seven o'clock position, proceeds clockwise via the "beer beach" and the first sunken battleship, through the narrow channel, then down to the boat landing at the five o'clock position. Then counter-clockwise from the boat landing to the submarines and destroyers (in the three o'clock position). Then to the carriers at the top of the chart. Then proceed back to the boat landing via the second sunken battleship, and then back to OWENS. Charlie had decided that a trip around the waterfront would be much more interesting than an exploring trip on land, and he so begins his letter, written in October 1945:

We were anchored in the outer harbor...

We went first to the beer island and disembarked those who weren't interested in going ashore. Then, we went by the sunken battleship...She is well out of action for ever and ever.

The trip through the narrow channel was a surprise and most interesting, as narrow as the channel is. There are stiU houses built right at the water's edge on stone piUngs.

The mountain rises in a vertical cliff at the back doors. Everyone Uving there has a boat to come and go in, or uses the jitney ferry.

It was after passing through this channel and seeing the ships that 1 decided that a movie of them would be the best possible story 1 could get.

Sec'y note: CharUe took extensive movie footage of his tour from this point forward.

First we went alongside a 'mother ship' for midget subs. There were still several on her decks. The ship looks somewhat like our LSTs with front doors and a ramp, except that the doors open much higher and the ramp is higher. The ramp was for tending the subs, not launching them.

This is the way they were launched. If you split the ship in half, fore and aft with Shipmate, September 1999

a vertical cut the insides would look Uke this:

Cross-Section of Mother Ship for midget submarines The crane lowers the two-man sub down into the well. She then submerges, gets underway, and goes out the chute towards the bow. Of cotirse. the ramp should be up a littie way. They can go back in the chute after their cruise and be picked up again.

Then, we went over toward the big subs, one of which is the world's largest. It has a hangar for a plane under and forward of the conning tower, a catapult, and ramp for launching the plane. Of course, the plane can only go into its hangar when its wings are folded. The subs look like excellent sliips. but the destroyers were pretty bad.

Next, we scooted across the bay to look at the carriers. The first one looked pretty good: she still had a Japanese crew, as did all the subs and destroyers, but they had no ammunition...

The carrier huU was full of machine gun bullet holes plugged up with wooden bungs and had two tremendous bomb holes in her flight deck. Other dian that, she was in good condition, outside at least, and could easily be fixed up. The second carrier had roUed over on its side and sunk. Its flight deck was a shambles, with a couple of big bomb craters. Next, we inspected the battieship. It was really wrecked from one end to the other.

On the way back to the Uberty landing, we closely skirted the piers. The steel mills and shops are a charred mass of wreckage...The bottom of the great building drydock is now filled with some 150 midget subs. We have placed numerous depth charges among them and are filling the dock up the rest of the way with scrap metal, machinery, guns, anything that would be of use to them. When it is all filled, the caisson will be opened and the dock flooded. The water pressure wiU explode the depth charges, and the dock wUl be ruined for a long, long time to come, as will all the junk in it.

Our write-up properly ends at this point, as tiie balance of CharUe's letter to Betty was of a warm and personal nature.

Wow! Thank you, Charlie and Betty, for sharing this vivid picmre of a boat trip of over 50 years ago! For our readers, A couple of additional stories from CharUe are stt-ong candidates for future columns. Stand by!

Tennis, Anyone?

In the Class column of the July/August '99 Shipmate, there was a story sent in by Classmate (and "doctor") John T. Shepherd in which it was mentioned that one of John's outstanding shipmates on MCCOOK ( D D - 4 9 6 )

was the legendary tennis star, Ted Schroeder.

It is a long voyage from the salty MCCOOK to the green and white of the Westchester Country Club in Rye, NY, but that trip took place, as reported below by John: In die summer of 1943, die ship remmed to the Brooklyn Navy Yard after a long con-

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voy trip. Ted was greeted by a delegation of tennis poohbahs who explained to him that they had a problem—in a few days the prestigious Eastem Grass Court Championships were to be played at Westchester.

The ranks of top-seeded national players were thinned because of the war, so they pleaded with Ted to come up and play.

He agreed, but upon the condition that he be allowed to bring some of his shipmates up to Rye. So, on a fine Sunday, Ted organized the Navy cheering section, and we all got on the train, including, as I recall, the Exec, myself, and about ten sailors from Ted's E division.

Imagine the picture.. .wartime Navy machinist mates, watertenders, firemen, and shipfiners are generally not thought of as devotees of formal Eastem grass court tennis, and, as such, they tended to view the tennis officials in the same vein as they would regard a basebaU official, or a NFL official. This 'cultural discoimect' caused a problem during one of Ted's matches when we, as a group, all in uniform, were seated in choice courtside seats. It wasn't long before the sailors caught on to the fact that the official, regally seated in the elevated umpire's chair, was making outrageous calls of 'oMf!' and "/ef!' against their hero, Ted Schroeder. Instead of sitting politely sUent as did the rest of the crowd, they responded vociferously just as if the scene had been a baseball game in Ebbets Field!

When we got things quieted down, the matches went on without incident, and instead of being ejected from the premises, we were surprised to be invited to stay for the elegant diimer-dance at the country club that evening. With many of their sons, brothers, and husbands off to the war, the presence of a few Navy officers and crew was welcomed by the country club membership. And remember, in 1943 the jitterbug was all the rage—and no one jitter-bugs better than American sailors on Uberty. The sight of sailors 'cutting the mg' with the ladies (some elderly) of the Westchester Country Club will never be forgotten by us or the members!

John, what a story! Thanks for sharing! It could have been made into a movie...

And there is a sequel! John continues...

I had another tennis adventure with Ted. Not only were we close friends, but 1 was a fair player. So one winter day, also when McCooK was in the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Ted asked me how 1 would like to play with him on the center court at Forest Hills, where he had won the National Championship that summer. So, off we went, in the McCooK pick-up truck to Forest Hills, closed for the winter, and with no net, and Ted gave me easy ones to hit.

So, 1 can always say: 'Yes, 1 played at Forest Hills, widi Ted Schroeder, the reigning National Champion!'

Classmate George Spaulding has sent in his two email addresses. To reach George use gespauldingl@juno.com or gspaulding® worldnet.att.net.

Precision Drill Team!

In response to overwhelming demand, our Annapolis-area Classmates, in May 1999, marched in the annual Annapolis Memorial Day parade. What a sight!

In a place of honor, right behind the band, all dressed in identical fashion; blue blazer, white shirt, grey pants, '43 tie, and ball cap with '43 insignia...marched our heros.

The Holmes' convertible transported one section of our mighty warriors, being driven

by Bernie Frese. Riding witii Bemie were Jack Logan, Gus Brady, and Bill Newlon.

Jack and Gus shared tiie duty of holding high our proud Class Banner. Marchers were Dick Lazenby, Wes Burnett, and Wes Heselton in the front row; Jim Oliver, Fred Feamow, and Dave Holmes in the second row; and Reuben Woodall, Mayor Hopkins, and Ed Robie in the third row.

It was a noble scene: women swooned, young girls curtsied, and boys saluted.

The Coaches' Calvert Awards In reading a USNA AA news release on the subject of Major Athletic Awards Announced, your reporter's eyes widened when he read the words: "Coaches' Calvert Awards".

It would seem that these awards must be named for our own Classmate, Jim Calvert.

This tumed out to be trae!

Two awards are made each year, one to a male Midshipman, the other to a female Midshipman, who are members of a varsity athletic team, and who are the most outstanding in sportsmanship, leadership and academic performance. The awards were the idea of the team coaches, with Coach Ed Perry playing a major role in causing this good idea to become reaUty. They were estabUshed in 1971 (or 1972) while Jim was Superintendent, and are highly regarded by the Midshipmen.

Jim, congratulations on being so honored!

President's Conunents Our Class President, Ed Robie, has the following report: In accordance with our Class by-laws, the election committee, chaired by Les Heselton, has reported the foUowing Class administtation elected for the three-year period of 1 July 1999 to 3 June 2002: President—Ed Robie Vice President—Fred Feamow Secretary/Treasurer—Wes Burnett Director West—Lee Scherer Director East—Chuck Pendleton Director at Large—^Dan Karcher There were 172 ballots returned of which 165 voted for all nominees, with seven withholding votes for various candidates.

Jack Van Ness has been reappointed as our Corresponding Secretary and also, in accordance with our Class by-laws, will be a voting member of the board.

My letter, which accompanied the ballot, requested comments concerning future election procedures. Unfortunately, not many comments were received, and therefore 1 shall discuss this further with die new board and publish our thoughts in a President's comments later on this year.

Let the Class Know Most of us will agree that our area codes, telephone numbers, fax numbers, addresses, and email addresses are changing more than we would like. Communications among our Classmates depends on having such addresses up-to-date, so if you have a change or addition to these addresses, please send them to 65

me, and I will see that our records are kept up-to-date. Thanks for your cooperation.

Coming Up —Mike Strohl report —Millie Shepherd: Lost on the mountain —Shack Moore and Chin Sttap Position —The Fenton Smiths entertain the Les Heseltons —Jim Holloway enters The WrestUng Hall of Fame —The 57th Anniversary Luncheon in AnnapoUs —Bill Gray teUs how the blockage of Cuba began —The Charlie Robisons are honored in France —Authors in our Class That's'43 Family For Today!

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Pres: CAPT Henry S. Barbour, USN (Ret.) AnnapoUs Rep: CAPT Jack E. Godfrey, USN (Ret) Sec'y: CAPT Wynn V. Whidden, USN (Ret) 6156 Loch Raven Drive, McLean, VA 22101-3132 Mail Bag Bob Coogan let us know that he attended the recent graduation of his grandson, Brendon Beer '99, at the Naval Academy.

He included the photo of himself proudly congratulating Brendon after snapping on his new ensign's shoulder boards.

Bob Coogan and grandson Brendon Beer '99 Brendon is the son of Bob's and Mary's daughter, Jane. He was a four-striper on the Honor Staff, a varsity water polo Collegiate Scholastic All-American, who graduated with distinction as a Mathematics Honors Major.

He received a Letter of Commendation from the Superintendent and was awarded an immediate Scholarship to MIT in nuclear engineering. Upon obtaining his degree at MIT, he will be headed for submarine duty. It is a great pleasure to see the grandson of my First Companymate and old friend win such ster66

ling honors at the USNA. We add our congratulations to Brendon.

Jack Cumberland dropped us a line from his home in Atlanta, GA, in appreciation for the news he gets of '44 in Shipmate. He was sorry he missed seeing your secretary at the 55th and therefore did not get to introduce his Mary Belle, who was mistakenly listed in the roster as "MaryBeth." He and Mary Belle met at the retirement home, where he was living alone at the time, and they were married in 1998. Their favorite joke goes like this: After seeing his lady friend regularly at a retirement home, one evening this fellow asked her to marry him. The next moming he called her to say, 'Last night 1 asked you to marry me, but 1 can't remember whether you said yes or no.' She repUed, 'The answer was yes, but 1 can't remember who asked me.'

Thanks for checking in. Jack.

Skip Richardson sent a copy of a letter he wrote to Betsy and Bob Osth in June, he said he is still surrounded by pretty nurses and his nice young daughters, so he is doing "swimmingly" well. In the summer he goes up to Vancouver Island, at the Campbell River, where he sips "iced lattes" while his daughter goes on Zodiac Fleet boat trips up the Discovery Passage and out into the Pacific to count whales on their way south to Baja Califomia. He has completed a novel, carefully edited, addressing the virtue and penance of good and wicked, with the usual passions of his images, the love and the crael and elegant and depraved, all marching through its pages.

It is set in America at the time of Queen Anne with no time or date, like Shakespeare and the Bible, just human nature and civilization of any time, but set forever. Skip is also painting in the French passion of impressionism, but he falls in love with the painting of a pretty model and has trouble finishing the painting because if he does the girl is gone! Ever the romantic is Skip.

Jack Pennington visited with Coleman Sims at his home in San Antonio, TX in March. To document the visit he sent the photo of Coleman, Maury Hartle, and himself taken at Coleman's home.

Sims, Hartle, and Pennington in San Antonio After publishing the sad news of Howard Dawson's passing in the Jul/Aug column, I received a welcome letter from his son. Dale, in which he said Howard had a long battle with cancer that began in 1992. He made it to the 50th and planned on attending the 55th last year, but did not make it due to surgery at the time. Dale said that his dad was genu-

inely interested in all of his Classmates, and that the family looked forward to reading the many Christmas cards and letters at the end of each year. Howard stuck with diesel submarines during his career and Dale remembers that he was involved in giving instractional craises out of New London in 1950 and that Jimmy Carter '47 was on one of those craises. In 1972, Howard retired to Marked Tree, AK where he grew up. In 1982, he was elected mayor of the town and initiated the constraction of a new City Hall, which became a major civic improvement. In 1986, Howard had to give up the mayoralty to give aU his time to the care of his wife, Helen, who became bedridden with a form of multiple sclerosis until her death in 1992. Dale said that his dad's character could be summed up nicely by the naval term, "Steady as she goes." Thanks to Dale for the fine words about his beloved father.

We related "Cowboy" Awtrey's latest episode of surfsailing in the Mount Dora Yacht Club Sailing Regatta during April in the last issue of Shipmate. Since then, he obtained and sent us a 9x12 color photo of his indomitable craft, USA 44, with him embarked participating in the regatta. It is a remarkable shot prominently featuring not only Bob but "Jonathon Seagull" winging by. The photo was published by The Orlando Sentinel on 18 April 1999, and comes to us under the auspices of that newspaper.

Awtrey and "Jonathon Seagull" at sea Walt Honour found an interesting photo of a '44 group in the Jacksonville area taken in 1962 which we will hold for a later issue because of the many shots of recent origin already in hand.

In Memory Robert E. McCloskey died on 22 May 1999. Condolences are extended to his widow, Corinne, and the family. See Last Call for the obituary.

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Daniel ZwiUing died on 28 May 1999. Our sympathy goes to his widow, Nancy, and the family.

David A. Webster died on 16 June 1999 in Annapolis. Funeral service was held on 21 June in the Naval Academy Chapel followed by interment with full military honors in the USNA Cemetery. Dave retired as a rear admiral after an active career. We extend sympathy to his widow, Alison, and the fanuly.

See Last Call for the obituary.

Bernard B. Smyth died on 22 June 1999 in Wilmington. NC. Our sympathy is sent to his widow, Aggie and family.

Secretary's Corner James M. Windsor informed us that his new address as of 11 Jime 1999 is 2415 Emerald Lake Drive, Apt. 111, Sun City Center.

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Pres: LtCol W. P. Cosgrove, USMC (Ret.) 6214 Nutwell Drive Tracys Landing, MD 20779-2206 h: 410-867-7435 Secy: CDR Robert O. Sherman, USN (Ret) 1110 Nortii Pegram Street Alexandria, VA 22304-1928 h: 703-370-5867; e: roshenn@aol.com Address Changes Barbara and Bob Porter, 28 Downcast Lane, Scarborough, ME 04074; 207-8833596. Nancy and Dolan Hertzig, 2904 North Leisure World Blvd #411, Silver Spring, MD 20906; 301-438-2113.

Association Business Association officers elected by acclamation for the year 1999-2000 are as follows: President—Everett Parke Vice President—Jack Wilhelm Vice President (AnnapoUs Area)—Bill Hoover Secretary—Bob Sherman Treasurer—Fred Kelley Foundation Proceedings Foundation officers elected for the year 1999-2000 are as follows: Chairman of the Board—Jim Cockrill Vice Chair of the Board—^Dick Van Orden Secretary—Robert Wood Treasurer—Al Olsen John Hicks said it best with regard to Jim Montgomery's handling of the Fannin Fund: I trust that your next column wiU be lavish in praise of Jim Montgomery and all who handled the wrap up of the Fannin Fund so very weU. Jim's 25 May letter to Classmates giving all the details was masterfully written. It was such a clear presentation in every way as to how decisions were made, where funds are going, the purpose of each, and how much. I was quite proud of the efficient and effective way all this was done. Kudos to all concemed and especially to Jim. For those unable to attend our 55th Reunion, excerpts of Jim's address reviewing the history of William Earl Fannin's bequest to our Class, and the disposition of those funds, follows: ...$469,980 were received incrementally from the Fannin estate during the period January 1994 to December 1996. From these invested monies, the Fund grew over the intervening years, to stand at a market value of $816,090 on 24 February 1999, having previously provided funding for gifts of $65,000.

The first of four gifts was made in October 1998, wherein our contribution of $50,000 will result in a prospective Midshipman being named an 'honor scholar' associated with the Fannin scholarship every year in perpetuity. The tide of the scholarship is 'The CDR WilUam Earl Fannin, USN (Ret.), Class of 1945, Memorial Honor Scholarship' created by his Classmates.

Simultaneously, in October 1998, we funded, with a contribution of $15,000 the purchase of fifteen Memorial Chairs in Alumni Hall for members of the Class killed in action, who do not aheady have such chairs...

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An endowment of $ 100,000 is now made to the Naval Institute to ensure that annual selection and pubhcation of the four warfare area winning essays of the Capstone Program will be continued in perpetuity.

This program will be renamed 'The CDR William Earl Fannin, Class of 1945, Capstone Essay Contest.'

Our gift of $650,000 will contribute directly to the construction, renovation and modernization of the Robert Crown Sailing Center by financing the major enlargement of both decks of the seaward, or 'A' Wing. This wing will be named the Class of 1945 Wing, with suitable reference to having been made possible by the generosity of CDR William Earl Fannin.

The Way We Are Old Classmates, roommates, shipmates and their wives and sweethearts gathered together in Annapolis for three glorious days of Reunion. John Hicks wrote "The Reunion was great! Dick Wilson is surely to be commended for all his efforts." Dick, in turn, gave praise and thanks to Bill Campbell for handling the picnic, Frank Sperburg for the banquet, Bobbie Davidson for producing the name tags, and all the Company representatives for their efforts in making Company Day so memorable.

Our Class bard. Palmer Rixey, submitted a poem, "The Boys," by Oliver Wendell Holmes that captures the spirit of our FiftyFifth Reunion: Has there any old fellow got mixed with the boys ?

If there has, take him out, without making noise.

Hang the Almanac's cheat and the Calendar's spite!

Old Time is a liar! We 're twenty tonight!

We 're twenty! We 're twenty! Who says we are more?

He's tipsy, - young gentlemen! - show him the door!

'Gray temples at twenty?' - Yes! White if we please, Where snow-flakes fall thickest, there nothing can freeze!

Yes, we're boys - always playing with tongue or with pen.

And I often have asked, - shall we ever be men?

Shall our thoughts keep us young, as they do here today.

Till the last dear companion drops smiling away?

Then here's to our boyhood, its gold and its gray!

The stars of its winter, the dews of its May! And when we have done with our life-lasting toys.

Dear Father, take care ofyour children, the Boys!

The Reunion was kaleidoscopic with highlight piling upon highlight. Surely one of those highlights was the address by Reverend and Classmate, Bob Davis, given at Memorial Service at the '45 Sea Gate: In exactly 24 months, it will be 60 years since a rag-tag band of civilians, most of them in their late teens, made their way to the small town of Annapolis, MD, to enroll in the United States Naval Academy as Plebes, members of the Class of 1945.

We were given uniforms that made us look like Mary Martin in "South Pacific."

We stenciled our names on them. Who can ever forget the awful smell of black stencil ink?

We visited exotic places, like the rifle range, and the drill field, and learned how to pull together to hoist a whaleboat into its shed.

We were given the munificent sum of two dollars per month as an allowance to spend in riotous living as we chose.

We learned how to put stiff coUars onto white shirts, and somehow to locate a black tie so that it remained mostly in the collar when we tied it in a Windsor knot.

We spent over 1,000 days of our Ufe in this place being mmed into gentlemen by act of congress. This was, of course, before the advent of women in the regiment, and even before the introduction of zippers for men's trousers!

But, those 1,000 days tumed us from individuals from nearly every corner of America and the world, into fledgling officers who were well equipped to serve our country's Navy and Marine Corps with energy, commitment and devotion to the ideals of service we learned. The spirit of this hallowed place is with us stiU. It is these shared memories, from 58 years of service to our country, both within and outside of the services, that bind us together today.

Memories of successes as well as failures, memories of the ridiculously fuimy things we and oiu' Classmates did (Frank Clifford and his secret hideaway to escape chapel). Memories of service to our nation at sea, on land, and in space, for one of our Classmates was the first American to be catapulted into space. Memories of those who went on to distinguished careers in aviation, insurance, law, and publishing, among others. Memories of those Classmates who didn't retum from their duty stations, or who have since died, but who will always claim a part in our own books of remembrance. And it all started right here, on these grounds.

And so, we gather today, not only to remember them, but to commit them to God's loving care and merciful protection. May God bless the members of the Class of '45 who, having served their country well, now rest in peace.

What would be a Reuiuon without pictures to aid our flagging memories? We have them.

The first is from Johnny Price and is, of course, the Twelfth Company. Pictured, from left to right are Donna and Al Blackburn, Barbara and Tod Packer, Ellie and Jack Barron, Dee Dee and Dave Paul, Joyce and John Price, Lacy and Frank Clifford, Ann and Ed Hastings, and Helen Piombino and Cliff Bermann.

The Fourteenth Company has established an enviable record for it camaraderie, and this is due largely to our daughters, Joyce Esemia and Linda Selover. Joyce, my daughter, and her husband, Tony, had the Company over to her home for an outdoor lunch during our Fiftieth Reunion, and Linda, John Smith's daughter, had the Company over to her home for a picnic on Company Day. Then, John freated us all to a Bay craise on board LIBERTY, Shipmate, September 1999

a replica of an eighteenth century coastal working schooner. Pictured are the twelve hardy souls that retumed to Annapolis for our Fifty-Fifth Reuruon. Seated, from left to right, are John Smith, Jack O'Shea, Walker Thorsby, and Lloyd Kuhnmuench. Standing are Jack Daly, Swede Hansen, Bob Sherman, Homer Adrianse, Frank Kleber, Kirby Ewing, Dutch Ellenberger, and Mort Cooley.

We owe the next marvelous candid photo of two old cronies, Dutch Shulz and Vince Annania at our Fifty-Fifth Reunion, to Carol Sue Ravenel.

TVelfth Company with OAOs

Dutch and Vince reliving past pranks...or are they scheming anew?

Alan Slaff writes: I am enclosing a photograph of our grandson, Randolph Elliot Slaff '99 posing with Mary Lee and me just after graduation on 26 May. We're mighty proud of him and are deUghted that he has orders to ARLEIGH BURKE, especially since 1 had the honor of being his aide during his tenure as CNO. Fourteenth Company

Gathering of Golden Eagles at Pensacola, 1 May 1999

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Mary Lee and Allan Slaff with their grandson, Randolph Slaff, at his graduation, 26 May 1999 From Bob Baldwin: I'm enclosing a picture taken last May at the gathering of the Golden Eagles at Pensacola. Pictured are Peggy and Don Shelton, Bev and Don Edge, yours truly and SaUy Adelson, whom 1 married, and Bill McLaughlin.

Sally and 1 are spending the summer at her cottage on Lake Melissa in Minnesota and will head back to Gig Harbor in September. I have seen a lot of Bunny and Hank Searls since my move to Gig Harbor last September. They are in fine fettie, leading the charge against one and all who 69

would disturb the tranquiUty of the local surroundings. 1 can also recommend them highly as health care speciaUsts as they saw me through some surgery and recuperation last fall in the most considerate fashion. I'm greatiy in their debt. 1 have a picture of Hank and me taken at the Army/Navy game Alumni party in Seattle.

Hank Searls and Bob Baldwin enjoying the Army/Navy game last fallâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;before the fourth quarter

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Pres: VADM Charies H. Griffiths, USN (Ret) Vice Pres and Aimapolis 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, Bethesda, MD 20814-4625 h: 301-654-7315 Corr. Sec'y and Chairman 55th Reunion: CAPT Ed Ellis, USN (Ret) PO. Box 921117, San Diego, CA 92192 h: 858-278-8665; f: 619-576-0979 e: edmhe@aol.com The Greater San Diego Group Quarterly Luncheon, hosted by Lillann and Stan Zipser (4) was held on 23 June in the Califomia Bistro in the Four Seasons Aviara Resort in Ccurlsbad. It was a beautiful setting. The 32 Classmates, spouses and guests, who were able to attend, were treated to delicious food and exquisite wine from the Gautier Cellars.

Attendees, in addition to our host and hostess, included: Chic Bowling (8); Herk Camp (7) and his guest, Jo Anderson; Dona and Bert Decker (18); Harriett and Ed Ellis (7); Alice and George Ferch (15), from Santa Ana; Fran and Bob Gautier (7); Marigold and Bob Gorton (5); Chris and Jim Hugus (15); Jackie and John Kent (6) and Jackie's sister Jo-Ann; Flossie and Luke Mayes (9); Arlene and Corliss Nugent (2); Lil and Al Thomas (4); Barbara Anne and Harry Watson (7); Barbara and Bob Wertheim (7); and, Shirley and Bob Williamson (2). It's going to be difficult for future hosts to match this luncheon but we're counting on them to try.

The Gortons, Marigold and Bob (5), spent most of May in Africa, from Capetown, South Africa (actually, from the Cape of Good Hope, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Indian Ocean), to Cairo, Egypt. They stopped

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in Botswana for wild game safaris; a visit to a native village by dugout canoe; and, a riverboat ride during which Bob was permitted to take the helm. Then they went to Zimbabwe where they took a helicopter ride over Victoria Falls and got very wet when they went closer for another view after the ride.

They also made a quick trip to Namibia. In Kenya, they went on more wild game safaris and visited a nomadic native village, which for Marigold was the highlight of the trip.

Also, they stepped over the Equator within sight of 17,000 foot Mt. Kenya. During one of the safaris, when they camped in tents on the side of a mountain, safari staff placed heated hot water bottles in the beds to warm them up. They slept under mosquito netting and were cheered by the staff who told them that, although the monkeys knew how to open the tents, they shouldn't be worried because the staff had secured the tents so that the monkeys couldn't get in. The Gortons then moved on to Egypt, where they spent three delightful days on the Nile aboard a luxurious riverboat. They sailed to the Temples of Aswan, the high dam of the Nile and to Luxor's Valley of the Queens and Kings, where they visited King Tut's Tomb. Later, they visited the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

And, of course, they also saw the Pyramids and the Sphinx. Their one word description of their tripâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Marvelous. For those interested in statistics: They were gone 27 days, traveled in seven countries, slept in 13 different beds, ate 81 meals, went on 22 safaris, sailed in nine different boats, took 15 tours, visited six temples and three tombs and flew on 18 different flights. They'd do it again and are aUeady thinking about their next trip for another exotic adventure.

The Greater Washington D.C. Group finished up the first half of the year with the June luncheon at the Army/Navy Country Club.

The following attendees made it a congenial outing: Marilyn and Bruce Althoff (1); Rev Al Anderson (11); Ash Ashley (13); Lou and Bob Baylis (3); Bob Disc (9); Denis Downey (18); Carl Duberg (11); John Dugger (13); Sallie and Wils Engel (4); Al Glennon (4); Ed Goloway (3); Bob Hanks (4); Chuck Hansmann (9) and his guest, Elsie Sommer; Geoge Kelly (14); Clete Kennelly (10); Helen and Dave Leighton (18); Dick Lyons (15); Wendell McHenry (11); Wes Schmidt (3); Bill Searle (I I); Ben Sherman (9); June and Bill Simpson (4); Patsy Skidmore, widow of Ed Skidmore (13); Jim Smith (2) from Fort Wayne, IN, who was visiting his daughter while en route to his summer place in New England; Perry Taylor (19), who had arranged for the nice chicken salad plate luncheon (just right for the summer heat); and Gordon Yeo (4).

I deeply regret to report the deaths of the following Classmates: William Richard (Obie) O'Brien (20) on 2 June 1999, in the Detroit area.

Homer Anderson Key (14), Scottsdale, AZ. The Naval Academy Fund received a letter from a lawyer telling of an estate gift. No

amplifying information had been received when this column was written in late June 1999. Homer had planned to attend the 55tii as a single.

Action on our 55th continues at a steady pace. The latest word indicates that only about half of our block of rooms at the Hotel Del have been reserved. But, to meet our anticipated needs, an additional block of 50 rooms have been reserved at the hotel directly across the street from the Del. Anyone interested in this should contact Bob Williamson (2) at 619-435-8423.

The one photo with this colunm shows (left to right) Marigold and Bob Gorton (5) and Arlene and Corliss Nugent (2) taken at the SD Group Quarterly Luncheon on 23 March 1999. The picture was taken by Pat Dowling (13), Las Vegas, NV, one of our Associate Members, using a video camera. Pat took a number of pictures, but I couldn't get them to print well in color. (I'm sure this was due to my ineptitude with the computer program [I goofed]. But, I'm leaming. I'll keep working with this capabiUty in hopes that we'll be able to take advantage of it at our 55th.) Bob Gorton is, once again, our luncheon craise coordinator. Additionally, he's the 5th Company Rep making plans for their Company Party at the 55th. CorUss Nugent is our Treasurer for the 55th, in a repeat of the role he handled so capably and efticientiy for the 45th.

Please note that my area code has changed to 858. This is phase one in a game being played by the CaUfomia PubUc Utihties Commission. Classmates Uving in Rancho Santa Fe, Rancho Bernardo, Poway, Solana Beach, Del Mar La Jolla, Linda Vista and Mira Mesa are affected. The central area of the City of San Diego, including downtown and smaU portions of Lemon Grove and National City will keep the 619 code. In phase two, a new area code, 935, will be assigned to Coronado and cities east and south of San Diego. But, the latter change will not take effect until after our 55th.

Future Events The Greater Washington D.C. Group luncheons have terminated for the summer and wiU resume at the Army/Navy Country in September. CaU Wils Engel (4) for information.

The next Quarterly Luncheon for the Greater San Diego Area Group will be hosted

by Jackie and John Kent (6). Early information indicates it may be in October. Call them at 760-729-5254 for information.

Homecoming arrangements will, once again, be handled by Bruce Althoff (1). Details on this will appear in the next column.

But, if you can't wait call. Brace at 410-6269653.

The annual San Diego Group Army/Navy game party will be hosted by Barbara Anne and Harry Watson (7). Barbara Anne has no scheduling conflicts this time. A flyer will be mailed to the SD Group. HopefuUy, I'll be able to promulgate information on more of these we parties at a later date.

Our Fifty-Fifth is at the Hotel Del Coronado, 1-4 June 2000.

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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 Betty reports for herself and Bo Heininger: Bo and I traveled to Boston for my Sargent College 50th reunion at the end of May. Bo took me out of school after my sophomore year, but I've kept in touch with my classmates. Here is a picture at the reunion with Florence Finneran (Jake Finneran's sister) and Bob McDougal '47, with his wife Priscilla, (Sargent '49 like me). Florence now lives in Colorado Springs and the McDougals among apple orchards in Maine. We had a great time.

Stayed in one of the Boston U dorms, Sargent is now a part of BU. Can't say much for the accommodations, but with seven graduations that weekend, it's like USNA at graduation time!

Rufe Sadler checks in: Enclosed picture was taken on a recent riverboat ride from Moscow to St. Petersburg. The picture with the Russian sailor was taken when Mary and I visited the famous Czarist Russian Navy cruiser ALIRORA. We'll be in AnnapoUs on 3 December, on the Victory Bus to and from Philadelphia on the 4th, and back on the road to CUnton, SC, on the 5th.

Can't thank you enough for the work on email addresses. I recentiy got in touch with Bill Carpenter from San Diego. We had not heard from each other since the summer of graduation.

See you at the start of our winning streak over Army!

Rufe Sadler checks out the Czar's 1913 Navy at St. Petersburg

From Mase Wells: My wife, Les, got a letter from Jan Gardiner (they went to the same college) who said that Dick Gardiner slipped on a golf cart path and broke his left ankle! He now sports a metal plate with eight screws on the outside of his left ankle, but is able to play golf again. The Gardiners are going to Ireland in September with Jan's sister and her husband for a 13-day tour. They went to a San Diego '47 Class luncheon in March at the U.S. Grant hotel, the site of our 55th Reunion. Jan says the hotel has been completely refurbished and is quite elegant.

Les and 1 will be gone in June and July visiting Eastern Europe. We fly to Berlin for a couple of nights, then pick up an Elbe River cmise from Hamburg to Prague, in the Czech Republic, where we spend two more nights before driving to Krakow and Warsaw in Poland for two nights each.

Final Honors Four more of our Classmates are reported lost to us this month; George Guild Strott, Guy Wallace Ford, Ralph Rodney Huston and James William Pettit, Jr. have gone to rest, and we as a Class share the grief of their family and loved ones. Full obituaries appear in Last Call.

Your Board of Directors recently reviewed and updated the Class's responses to the loss of Classmates and their loved ones, and the results of that review are summarized here: Action—The Class Secretary shall take the lead in carrying out these provisions. All Classmates are asked to call or otherwise advise him as soon as a death becomes known to them, and assist him in communicating with the families of Classmates with whom they may be more closely acquainted than he.

Flowers/Donations—When notification is received in time, the Class will normally send a floral tribute to the funeral or memorial service of all Classmates. The design of the memorial shall identify it as from the USNA Class of 1947. If the survivors specifically prefer a donation to a given charity instead of flowers, and so notify in sufficient time before the funeral service, the Class wiU comply with their wishes, in place of the flowers.

Navy Memorial Log—In every case of a Classmate's death, whether or not flowers or a memoriEd donation have been sent, the Secretary will ascertain whether or not the deceased is aUeady inscribed in the Navy Log of the U.S. Navy Memorial at Washington, DC. If he is not already so inscribed, the Sec-

retary, in the name of the Class, will enter his name and other appropriate data from our files, including his affiliation with the USNA Class of 1947, paying the necessary entry fee (Presently $25.00). If the deceased is already entered in the Log, no other action in this regard will be taken.

Announcement—The Secretary will make all reasonable efforts, utilizing available sources and communicating directly, if possible, with the deceased's survivors, to assemble material, including a photograph, and will compose and enter a Last Call obituary in Shipmate magazine as soon after the fact as possible. In any case, an announcement will be made in the 1947 Class Notes column.

Other Family Members—The Class, as a general rale, will not send flowers to the funerals of wives, children, or other relatives of Classmates, Announcements of their deaths will normally be made in the Class Notes column only when specifically requested by the bereaved Classmate.

Funeral Participation—Whenever feasible. Classmates in the vicinity of the funeral will be advised as early as possible, and asked to attend as representatives of the Class. They will have no other responsibilities than to identify themselves to the family as may seem appropriate, and offer the respects of the Class.

Victory Declared!

Having received the following message from the USNA Public Works Department, Warren "Johnny" Johnson has issued a field communique.

The (slightly edited) message: A contract for cleaning and repointing the Tripoli Monument has been forwarded for contract advertisement and award. The scope of the project will be to remove the general soiling and mold...through controlled cleaning methods...to include approximately 1,500 linear feet of joints... dates set to avoid inclement weather...plan on award approximately Mid-July 1999.

The Johnson communique: I hereby Declare Victory in our battle to preserve the Tripoli monument, and retire from the field of battle. I believe our efforts over the past fifteen years have finally produced a necessary action, albeit a shortterm solution. 1 find I no longer have the health or motivation to continue efforts toward the long-term solutions recommended by three expert conservators. 1 only hope that the Tripoli Monument, as the oldest Navy monument, will continue to be given the best possible care, so as to preserve and protect it for as long as possible.

I thank all of you who helped in the effort to preserve the Tripoli Monument, a symbol of heroism and personal bravery, and very importantly, a memorial of the War that finally swung the balance of power in favor of having a National Navy.

Homecoming 1999 is 21-24 October.

Come HOME againl 1 to r: Betty and Bo Heininger, Florence Finneran and Priscilla and Bob McDougal Shipmate, September 1999

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One more dining table view of last fall's '47 Caribbean cruise; 1 to r: Bob Enright, Irma Conner, Lyn Williams, Dolores and Hank Munnikhuysen, and Rosemary Enright

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Regular Membership: 43% Life Membership: 29%

Sec'y: CDR Sumner K. Moore, USN (Ret) 11 Seastones Drive, Portsmouth, Rl 02871 h: 401-846-2875; e: sk48moore@aol.com

A recent luncheon view of Doris and Bill Oiler

Quick Takes Received a note from Tom Brenner, advising that his new pacemaker is working well, and apropos of the sad loss of Rod Huston, reminding us that Rod had the singular distinction of being the only Midshipman ever to break the shoulder of a future President of the United States! Jimmy Carter, at the 15th Company luncheon during the 50th Reunion, reminded us, and Rod, that tumbling exercises during Plebe fall (1943) were the scene of the mayhem... .Jack Sullivan checked in from his summer address in the Hamptons, and reports that they had a visit from Bruce Smith before leaving Florida. Jack showed Brace his six secret spots to find golf balls. Almost lost Brace, he says, but sure enough, the rascal showed up with 60 new ones! Following the golf theme.

Jack says in addition to the thrill of playing Shinnecock Hills every day, the family is proud to report that grandson Jimmy reached the round of 16 in the British Amateur, playing 20 holes under par, only to lose on the 20th! ...George Brungot has taken up residence in an assisted living home called "Senior Quarters" Many of you will remember it as the beautiful Catholic retreat overlooking the Severnâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Manresaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;still lovely, though now secular ...If you find this month's column a little short, look in the mirror! Remember, as I keep telling you. You make the news and write the letters, I only assemble! Without you, it w o u l d n ' t exist. Until next timc.CHS

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Writing at the end of June for consumption in September requires some adjustment, especially when one is experiencing unusual heat, humidity, along with no rain. Maybe as you read this, September is being normal where you are. At the USNA, football is underway and blue service uiuforms are appearing. Well, getting on with the business at hand, we are not overwhelmed with copy, but let us see what comes out.

Last month we introduced the release of the cassette tape of the Bobcats, so painstakingly resurrected and electronicaUy enhanced until it is better than the original, and we told you how you could get one. I have been in contact with Jim Bjorge and Ben Conroy this month, and both are wildly enthusiastic about the project and the product. The Bobcats, consisting of gifted voices Jim Bjorge, Joe Shoemaker, Joe Viehman, and John Eilert entertained at hops and at the drop of a hat when they could get together. Somehow their songs were recorded, and Jim Bjorge's expertise and years of association with Lincoln Center in New York City, together with enthusiastic support of Ben Conroy, Harlow Falevsky, Viehman, and Shoemaker, have come together to make possible the incredible manipulation of these ancient audio records into some 35 minutes and 20 songs on a cassette. If you would like information about obtaining a copy of the Bobcats. Contact Ben Conroy at 4617 Ridge Oak Drive, Austin, TX 78731; 512-452-9093.

My feeling about this is that everyone will want one, but then, I remember only too well how difficult it was for Dave Carruth to coax you out there to join the effort on the 50 Year Book. Incidentally, John Eilert remains one of our missing persons. Does anyone have any information?

Here comes Paul Corrigan, having extracted himself from St. Maarten and moved to Florida. He and Nancy are now located at 1595 Whispering Oaks Circle, Naples, FL 34110.

It's been a while since our last communication, and a lot has happened. We rode out hurricane Luis with its 225-mph winds, which devastated St. Maarten. Our reinforced concrete house held up weU, but others nearby were blown away. The following year we had another, plus a car accident and surgery. It was time to leave. We finaUy sold the house and left in January '98 with no idea of where we would finally land, but definitely not in Florida. So, here we are in Naples, a lovely place, but growing too fast. Have a new Alumni Association charter here, very active and very good.

Got a new hip (it's the in thing), and a set of new lenses in my eyes. So, I join Bob McClinton in the bionic field. Couldn't believe what 1 was missing with my eyes.

For weeks 1 would go outdoors just to look at the colors and the intensity and clarity of the tight. 1 am active in the Reserve Officers Association and the Barbershoppers, and Nancy is into the DAR, the Kiwi's (former American Airlines stewardesses, not flight attendants), and the usual Art League stuff. I'm trying to peddle two novels without much success. Good response so far, but no takers. It's easy to write a novel. It's hard to sell it.

Speaking of bionic men. Bob McClinton comes in with a detailed randown of his years of cycling for charity, under the heading of "America at 14 mph." I won't include all the details, which are interesting, but space consuming.

"From September '89 to September '98 I enjoyed much of the beauty of our land from a bicycle. In those nine years, 1 logged almost 24,000 miles and raised $51,000 for charities through contributions of family and friends, including the American Lung Association, Hutchinson Cancer research Center, Sequim Boys and Girls club, and the American Red Cross. One memorable trip in '93 took us from Manhattan Beach, CA, to Boston's Logan Airport: 3,446 miles, 43 days plus six rest days, 63 cyclists (18 women and 45 men). We had no rain until the final day from Lexington to Boston. By that time, who cares? I had eight flats. The cyclist, of course, handles these by himself with no problem. 1 always carry two spare tubes, tire irons and a pump. With the sole exception of the ride to Boston, all rides involved tenting at night and a sag wagon. The sag wagon carried our duffel bag with clothing, tent, sleeping bag, ground pad. Bag Balm and Advil. We were provided with daily navigational instructions, distances, check points and a predetermined end-point. They work! No riding at night just does not make sense. Most rides provided breakfast and dinner. Luncheon was on your own and there was plentiful use of water, Powerade, Gatorade, bananas. On the Boston run, I scarfed down about 4,000 calories per day and it did me well since we averaged 80 miles per day. 1 reached Boston at the same weight I carried at the start. 1 still felt strong enough to ride on to Paris, but the routing was ob-

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scure. I can think of no more exciting way to raise $51,000 for charities than by cycling this wonderful land in the company of so many dedicated and interesting men and women. You see so much from a bicycle saddle at 14 mph. Would I do this all over again? In a heartbeat!

Burt Edelson, who is known for keeping his eyes peeled for curious and interesting items that may cross his path, and generally checking "em out, sent in a couple of those items. One is a page from a pamphlet pubUshed by Bath Iron Works in Bath, ME, famous as a builder of destroyers. World War n ended with 81 BIW warships in Navy service, 12 of them still on shakedown. Of the many ships scrapped after the war, only 14 were from BIW. Five of these were from World War I, seven, biult in the '30s, one in the '40s, but only one WWII ship, THATCHER, which was stricken as unfit for service. The document goes on about illustrious BIW ships, including a paragraph about ships supporting the Inchon landings in Korea. Four Bath ships that had been operating in the area since shortly after the outbreak of hostiUties, were the consecutively numbered sisters, MANSFIELD, DEHAVEN, LYMAN K . SWENSON,

and COLLETT. They were operating with two U.S. and two UK cnusers, bombarding shore defenses two days before the landings. One man was kiUed on the bridge of SWENSON by a near miss. In a supreme coincidence, the victim was Classmate Dave Swenson, a nephew of the man for whom the ship was named.

Burt also passes along info on an outfit which provides ship histories and photographs at reasonable prices of just about any ship any of us would have served on.

Seaweed's Ships Histories, PO Box 154, SistersviUe, WV 26175; 1-800-732-9333.

Web site: www.uss-seaweed.com. Burt caUed them and obtained photos and histories of three of his early service ships.

Gilbert Wilkes chimes in from 110 N. Louisiana Ave, Martinsburg, WY 25401: It crossed my mind that I should check in on our misdeeds after several years of non-communication. Three years ago 1 retired from the practice of law, figuring that, at the age of 69, it was time to let the young tigers have their day. Elizabeth and I celebrated our 50th last June, coining up on 51. We are up to nine grandchildren. Two years ago, our grade school granddaughters shamed me into getting a computer and joining the 20th century before it ended. We now spend the winters in Mexico, traveling throughout the country, staying at various B&Bs. This past year, we spent the winter in LaPaz, Mazatlan, and Tlaquepaque, a charming suburb of Guadalajara. Recentiy, I was showing my old slide rule to my computer whiz grandson (majoring in computer sciences at Cal State Sacramento). His reaction was akin to discovering a dinosaur.

I understand they no longer teach navigation at the Academy. How times change.

Gilbert Wilkes Joan and Al Van Metre were in Newport in mid-June at the close of the AnnapolisNewport race, Al having captained a charter and came in fifth. His renowned RUNNING TIDE was left home for this one. From his bio in the 50 Year Book: Mr. Van Metre raced his yacht RUNNING TIDE out of AnnapoUs, winning virtually every major yachting event on the East Coast, including the 1976 Bermuda Race.

He was five times the overaU winner of the Chesapeake Bay. Jane and I joined the Van Metres in Newport for a most enjoyable dinner and caught up on things, rehashing some amusing events Youngster Year when we were both in the 20th Company.

Glen Savage writes from San Diego: Enclosed are some of the photos 1 took at our 50th Reunion dinner and our 14th Company dinner at Busch's Chesapeake Inn. 1 note with sadness that two members of our 14th Company have sprouted wings since the Reunion, Norm Norman, who could not make it to the Reunion, and John Mencke, who organized our Company dinner.

Thanks Glen, some of those shots should print just fine.

John and Jamie McConeghy

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John and Margaret Mencke Well, you don't get off scot-free. Charlie Heid, the Class Project spokesman, has words for you. He informs me that as you read this you will have received your Phase II letter.

CharUe says: We can be proud of our response to the Class Project! As of this writing, we have received some $1.2 million in pledges and cash contributions. Our Class-wide Phase n letter provides detail and a breakdown of contributions. Included within our total contributions is approximately $50,000, which has been generated through interest and investment of our cash donations. This is a significant and continuing benefit to the Class, thanks to the cash donations that have been received to this point. Should you be contemplating a cash donation, it will benefit us to send it soonest. Our Class Project has passed the first year of the fiveyear drive. Progress to date is commendable. With everyone's help and generosity, our goal of $2 million should shortly be attainable. Don't forget: "48 is GREAT!"

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Pres: Alfred C. Boughton III, USNR (Ret) Sec'y: LtCol Richard H. Francis, USMC (Ret) RO. Box 10262, McLean, VA 22102-8262 h: 703-339-5275 ASec'y: CAPT Pete Swanson, USN (Ret) e: pswanson@capaccess.org Our final Washington Metro area luncheon on 9 June netted just eight stalwarts. They were: Jack Benoit, Bob Coontz, John Draim, Bob Eustace, Fred Grabowsky, Graham Leonard, Paul Riegert, and Charles Slonim '47, an old "Firstie." We understand that the wordsmiths assembled were discussing definitions, like: cannibal, someone who is fed up with people; or tomorrow, one of the greatest labor saving devices of today.. .you get the picture. The luncheons will resume in September.

We all remember 3 June 1949; the day we were liberated. It's a big day for '49ers, so the bulk of this column will be devoted to the celebrations of that day. Two events occurred, one on each Coast. On the East Coast, under the able guidance of Chet Davis and Gene Shine, approximately 67 people showed up at the Annapolis Yacht Club to commemorate the occasion. Featured were cocktails, a great lunch, and good conversation. Name tags helped us overcome the ravages of ad-

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vancing memory. In addition, a photographer from the Capitol Annapolitan Magazine took some great pictures as did our own photographer, Cal Roberts, who sent in the pictures you see below.

Attending that seminal event were: Anne and John Bajus, Barbara and Bob Barden, Flo and John Barrow, Audrey and Fred Baur, Carol Baysinger, Maureen and Bill Bennett, Helen and Bob Brady, Claire Brown, Crystal and Wes Brown, Eilleen Butler, Charlotte and Luke Capone, EUa and Chet Davis, Jean and "Demmy" DeMyttenaere, Marilyn and John Dobson, Fran and Bill Duke, Priscilla and Bob Eustace, Kay Garibaldi, Sally and Dick Francis, Bobbi and Fred Horan, Jean and Bud Ince, Betty Jane Jepson, Rita and Keatinge Keays, Norene and Vemon Klemm, Bev and Jack Koach, Annette and Jack Murphy, Alyce and Tom Parsons, Cal Roberts, Sag Sagerholm and his daughter, Karen Heist, Karen and Bill Sawtelle, Jimmie and Shap Shapiro, Joan and Gene Shine, Canda and Bob Smith, Helen and Slim Somerville, Betty and Eli Venning, Voss Vosseler, Marty and Ed Waller, and Peggy and Barkley Wood. | M ^^^^^^B

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Play in the Homecoming Golf Tournament on 21-22 October.

Refer to the advertisement in this issue of Shipmate for more details.

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3 June 1949 was a wonderful day for all '49ers, and so 38 of the San Diego contingent of the Class got together at our condo overlooking San Diego Bay, a few days early (22 May) to remember the day. Although no destroyers dressed ship and paraded down the Bay and no F8F"s tlew over the waterfront, we all had a wonderful time reminiscing about our fifty years since graduation. Tex supplied four poster boards, from prior get-togethers, showing our shining faces from the '49 Lucky Bag. We had to admit that a couple of us had changed a bit since the photographer snapped us. He apparently didn't use his futuristic lens.

Present were: Lise and Dick Agnew, Joan and Bill Broughton, Mary Gwen and Gerry Brummitt, Betty and Stan Counts.

Virginia and Charlie Culwell, Jean Danis, Libby and Whit Davis, Fred Fisher, Dale Helmer. Jo-an and Chuck Howe, Gabi and Jim Hurst, Bobby and Al Jenks. Liz Rosenthall and Tex Lawrence, Barbara McArthur, Marsh and Harry Meyer, Dora and Art Mikles, Bev and Robair Mohrhardt, Stania and Lee Rensberger, Anne and Oscar Shealy, Pat and Jim Stapp, and Virginia and Tony Waller

1 to r: Dick Agnew, Tony Waller, Stan Counts, and Chuck Howe

Peggy and Barkley Wood flank Chet Davis On tiie West Cost, in Coronado, CA, hosted

by Jo-Ann and Chuck Howe, was anotiier gala. Chuck wrote:

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1 to r: Robair and Bev Mohrhardl with Tex Lawrer.,;c and Liz Rosenthal

1 to r; Lee Rensberger with Stania and Dale Helmer

If4if j" sri Virginia and Charlie Culwell with Al and Bobby Jenks It is noted that many of the Class are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversaries.

Such news is always welcome. We heard recentiy that Katy and Jim Donovan celebrated their 50th in Las Vegas, NV, and their clan of 34 members assembled for the event. Wow! Congratulations, Katy and Jim. While we were writing this column, the Class held an election for our next president who wiU lead the Class into the 21st Century and serve the tenn from November '99 until November '04. Most baUots were normal, but whimsy or poor memory crept in. One Classmate voted for all three candidates; another Classmate sent in a blank ballot; and a third one emailed in, "I vote for X, unless he's ahead." And, Dave Sprague enclosed a poem: "Red are the roses, blue is the sky, my Class Ring is balding, but so am I." Anyway, the candidates were: John Barrow, Jack Benoit, and Hal Tipton who we appreciate for their offering to ran and lead the Class.

All were sterling picks. But, when the votes were talUed, our man was John Barrow. Ace Boughton called John to him express the Class' sincere congratulations and best wishes for a good, fraitful term...as promised.

Reunion Dope For tiiose flying into our 50th, here is information on airport transportation to Annapolis compiled by Mickey McDonald: There is frequent shuttie service from BWl (Baltimore) to the hotels in AnnapoUs. The prime mover, as recommended by the hotels in town, is BWl Super Shu tie, which runs vans between BWl and AnnapoUs. The telephone number is 410-859-0800 and the cost is $19 per person. Super Shuttie has a desk at die airport and alleges that they respond lo all fUghts. There is an airport taxi service from BWl to AnnapoUs dial is ever present at the terminal, with a cost of approximately $35 for die first passenger and a lesser charge for each additional passenger The hotels in AnnapoUs do not provide any airport ttansportation.

The distance from Annapolis to our three local airports is as follows: BWl, 20 miles;

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1 to r: Bill Broughton, Jo-an Howe, Harry and Marsha Meyer, Jean Danis, and Hank Howe '72 Reagan National, 38 miles; and Dulles, 70 miles, so you can see that BWl is definitely the airport of choice for those whose destination is Annapolis. We do not have any information on particulars regarding transportation between Annapolis and the other two airports. We will endeavor to provide this information in the next (and final) 50th Reunion mailing.

It is with profound regret to announce that Mary Gary Carver, widow of Ed Carver, passed away on 8 June. Mary Gary was a favorite of many in the Class for her warm, southem charm, and her ability to make one feel special. Known by family and friends alike as "Big Ma," she will long be remembered by them for her selfless generosity and warmth of spirit. Mary Gary was a native of Norfolk, VA. After raising her children, she capitaUzed on her antique and collectibles expertise by founding and operating for many years, "Settler Sales, Inc.," which was an antique and estate sale dealership and agency doing business primarily in Virginia and Maine. She is survived by her brother, Worrall Reed Carter, Jr., eight children and 18 grandchildren. She was buried in Eastem Shore Chapel Cemetery. Those who wish may send contributions in her name to: The Mary Gary Carver Scholarship Fund at Norfolk Academy, 1585 Wesley an Drive, Norfolk, VA 23502. Education was one of Mary Gary's driving interests and this charity, among several others, was her favorite. Our sympathies go to her family.

We also announce with deep regrets the passing of Major Israel McCreight on 2 June. Our sympathies go to his family.

USNA '49 Directory Changes Please change William Eaton's email to: billyboy@harborside.com; plus add John Jensen's new email: jjensen28@rcn.com; add Tex Lawrence's new email: tobiasusmc@ home.com. New address for Ace Boughton: 6905 Chickasaw Bayou, Bradenton, FL 34203.

There you have it. Classmates. We're into the home stretch now. Next month is the big one: the magnificent 50th! But, please, don't stop writing; we appreciate hearing of your

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experiences and plans and who in the Class is in contact with whom. And as always, don't ever, ever forget this forever trath: Nothing Can Be Finer Than To Be A '49er!

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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 For the Washington D.C. '50 group: Willy Ayres, Tom Ross, Bill Kiehl, Bill Simons, Daryle Tripp, Bill Diehl, Jim Lynn, Charlie Hirsch, J.J. McNally, John Cavanaugh, Larry Hawkins, Bill Rockey, Amie Austin, Milt Schultz, Bob Oliver, Jack Ryan, Bill Smoot, Roy Snyder, Howard Portnoy, and Law Kivlen attended the June 1999 monthly luncheon at La Porta's restaurant in Alexandria, VA. Bill Rockey reported that he had attended the SALEM Association reunion in Quincy, MA. He said she needs some topside paint work. He visited one of the fire rooms and an engine room which had been refurbished by local volunteers and said they both looked beautiful. The teak decks were rippled and discolored and in need of much care, otherwise, SALEM'S profile is still like we all remembered as constituting a real warship. SALEM is the only remaining U.S. Navy heavy cruiser still in existence.

Roy Snyder told the group about Dick Powell's minor stroke while down at the beach. Dick got to the hospital in time and avoided severe damage but does have some lingering stiffness in some of the fingers of his left hand which is working itself out, according to Dick. Roy reported that the renovation of King Hall at the Academy would be delayed until 2002 instead of starting on 1 July 1999 as originally scheduled. This has permitted the consolidation of the work package for the renovation of Mahan, Sampson and Maury halls this summer.

Jerry Coleman is trying to place in concrete the schedule of events before the next 50th Reunion letter goes out. He provided a new number for hotel reservations as 1-800-266-7631.

Attendees at USNA on the '50 4 June gathering included: John Cavanaugh, Jerry Coleman, Don Fraasa, Ed Greenberg, John Henderson, Rex Kilbourn, Jim Oberholtzer, Tom Rogers, Tom Ross, Phil Ryan, Roy Snyder, Daryle Tripp and Bill Wulftange. Most of the business centered around

our 50th Reunion next April. Until that Reunion gathering, Roy Snyder, Jerry Coleman and Don Fraasa will be deeply involved with all aspects of what constitutes a 50th Reunion; remember it will be our only 50th Reunion and we hope that the Academy and the Alumni Association will pay appropriate attention to the retuming warriors.

Out in San Diego on 6 June, there gathered at the Naval Station Mariner Club: Don Albright, Frank Cassilly, Charlie Clark, Birch DeWitt, Don Elliott, Mark Frudden, Bill Grimm, B.B. Lane, John Malloy, Bob Muck, Stan Neander and Gene Wisenbaker. The ladies dining next door were Mary Ellen Prescott, Terry MaUoy, June Neander, Marge Cassilly and Judy Frudden.

On 9 June 1999, Dick Prescott's ashes were inumed at the Columbarium at Fort Rosecrans on Point Loma with full miUtary honors. B.B. Lane, Gene Wisenbaker and Birch DeWitt attended the impressive ceremony. Mary Ellen Prescott and the family were very appreciative of the rites conducted by a deacon of the Methodist Church and a gentleman of the age of Dick and in the miUtary at the end of World War 11. Theflagpresented to Maty Ellen contained cartridge casings from the last volley. Fort Rosecrans is at a beautiful location overlooking the Pacific Ocean and San Diego Bay. Frank Beat sends a ttavel note from Pittsburgh, PA. He spent May in a fascinating but demanding (at least for a septuagenarian) joumey through the Balkans. He started in Rome, then by train and ship to Albania. Then by bus across Albania and Macedonia, visiting Kosovar refugee camps en route. Next to Bulgaria and to Istanbul. FinaUy back to Croatia and Bosnia, places he had visited in 1997. As we now know, it was a time of great turmoil in the region but also of great interest to Frank and he says well worth the effort.

Jacques Trevillyan writes from Knoxville, TN, that the Class network works weU and he leamed of your C.S.'s quadruple by-pass via email. Jacques points out that in late 1996, he went through a similar operation and after six months hefiguredhe was back to operations even better than normal. I didn't tell Jacques that I was hoping for a six-week recovery (since moved back to a three-month estimate.)

Roger Freeman sends greetings from Bethany, OK to say he had quad by-pass 21 years ago and knows my feelings, physical, mental and spiritual.

He reminds me to follow doctor's orders to the letter.

Dick Goodspeed from Hurst TX, Dick Thurston from LaJoUa, CA, Stan Neander from San Diego, CA and Dick Powell from Virginia Beach, VA send notices to get off one's duff and get well soon. Calls and expressions of concem were received from Classmates around the country. Dorothy and I thank all for then- demonstrated concem and good wishes. We have been blessed by having such wonderful friends. As Dick Doan once observed, "Your golf game can only get better after having had such a major operation, because it slows down your back swing."

Beat Army, Wayne

Homecoming 1999 is 21-24 October.

Come HOME again!

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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, ArUngton VA. 22205 Sec'y: Jack Grace 3812 N. 24tii St. Arlington. VA 22207 Corr Sec y: CAPT H.t. (Beau) Dietrich 9508 Woody Ln. Great Falls, VA 22066 h: 703-759-5006; e: beau9pnt5@aol.com Class Web page: www.usna.com/classes/class51/ 51.hunl President's Comer Lee Doggett joined us for the monthly Washington area limch on 6 July. He is looking very well after his surgery of a month or so ago. Lee mentioned that the Homecoming diimer-dance is plaimed for 23 October following the Navy/Akron football at the Annapolis Elks Club. Other dates to remember are the Spring FUng scheduled for Friday. 7 April at the Army/Navy Country Club and the annual Class meeting, which wiU be held on 2 May. tentatively at Fort Myer Officer's Club.

Golf Match Just before Commissioning Week, six representatives from the 16th Company played a best ball golf tournament with six "51ers. The team of Jay Woodbury and Jim Mehl came in first. Jack Hamilton and Bill Johnson were second with Sporty Bannerman and Wake Stometta bringing up the tail end. Upon closer review, we found out that the Mids that played with the first team had a ringer. Seems as though Second Classman Andy Moan '00 drove 25o"to 280 yards off die tee right down the center of the fairway (on one par 5. he was over in two). Everyone was enthusiastic and decided it would be nice to play again in the faU. According to Wake, a better handicap system wiU be in place next tirae. Wake's other comment was that with the exception of MIDN Moan. the length of the Mids' drives were good, but direction left something to be desired. The outing concluded at the 19th hole with Sporty topping everyone with sea stories from the past.

Bill Smith writes about a recent visit by Mary and Bill Purse (Mary is his bride of 15 months).

BiU and Mary were able to get them onto Elgin's gulf front beach so they could see what this neck of the woods looked Uke in the '50s; white, white sand, dunes, and pines. Pristine to say the least.

The Smiths were able to get Andy Bergesen and his wife, Jeanne, here while the Purses were visiting. The enclosed picmre teUs part of the story.

The Purse's were on a long road trip from El Paso to South Florida visiting old friends, relatives, and at least tius Classmate. a a s s Of '51 Gallery of Ships The Subject of a New Article The Class of '51 Gallery of Ships is the subject of an impressive new two-part article pubUshed in the March and June 1999 issues of The Nautical Research Journal. Authored by Grant Walker, whom the Class of '51 supports with an annual stipend to assist in the care and maintenance of the Ship GaUery, the article is die latest in a growing number of publications, videos and other media items about the Ship Gallery.

The Nautical Research Journal is published by the Nautical Research Guild, a nationally recognized society focused on a wide variety of nautical related subjects. The guild has a Web page located at: www.naut-res-guild.org. Some of the

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'51 Golfers. 1 to r: Jim Mehl, Sporty Bannerman. Jack Hamilton, Wake Stometta, Bill Johnson. Kneeling: Jay Woodbury, plus six Second Classmen of the 16th Company

Andy and Jeaime Bergensen, Bill and Mary Smith, BiU and Mary Purse overflow photos, not used in the article, are now on the Web page. Those of the Class that have the abiUty might find a peek at the Web page interesting.

Naval Academy Museum and The Gallery of Ships has a New Addition Recentiy the Naval Academy Museum received a collection of six truly impressive models of American warships addressing the period of the American Revolution. Designated the "Robert A. Lightiy Collection of Early American Naval Ships" these ship models were fabricated by one of the premiere American model builders, and were commissioned by Mr. I.J. Rendick, Jr. of WiUsboro, NY. Mr. Rendick selected the U.S. Naval Academy Museum as the recipient of this collection, at least in part because of the existence of the Gallery of Ships and the willingness of the Museum to fund the packing and shipping costs of the collection. These costs were borne by the Ship Gallery Maintenance Fund. One of the models, the 36 gun frigate HANCOCK, is now on display in the Ship Gallery. Other models include gin boats, scows.

and sloops of war. Eventually in the renovated Museum, these models will provide a transition exhibit between the British models and CONSTTTUTION, demonstrating the continuum of evolution of the sail warship. The new addition to the '51 Gallery of Ships is welcome and an indicator of what win be possible after the planned renovation of Preble Hall.

1947 Cuff Link Exchange Andy Kremm sent the following story concerning an event that took place over fifty years ago: Last year, in this column, I told of writing a bhnd letter to the cadet with whom I exchanged cuff links on thefieldafter the 1947 Army/Navy game.

I did not expect tofindmy unknown Army friend.

It was more a sentimental gesture of the soUdarity between our two schools. My letter was pubhshed in the West Point alumni journal. Assembly.

Several months afterward. I received an email from a retired colonel's daughter saying she believed her father was my cuff link friend. She connected us and I had a wonderful telephone reunion with Col Marv Krupinski, USA (Ret), wherein he described the encounter with a tall Midshipman, exactly as I recall it, including the

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dialogue. After expressing my relief that he lived through Korea and Vietnam, we told of still honoring each other's academies with their respective cuff links when dressing for formal events.

Color Girls—Past and Present The accompanying photo, sent in by Susan McCoy, the 1966 Color Giri, shows the 1999 Color Honoree, Miss Kristen Jensen with Fredda and Sandy Winnefeld. For those of us who can stiU remember, Fredda was our Class's Color Girl, and Sandy was Company Commander of the 13th Company.

1 to r: Kristen Jensen, Fredda Winnefeld, and Sandy Winnefeld During a trip back east in the spring, Doris and Dave Ferree visited Cathy and Dick Dalla Mura in Charleston. Judging by the enclosed photo all look well. On the sadder side, Dave advises that Buck Biddle has been in and out of nursing homes and the hospital this past spring. Currently, Buck is back in the residence of Mrs. Margaret Stoltz at 712 Springfield Road, East Peoria, IL 61611.

Bob and Pat Reintgen The following letter was received from Dave Soracco: Last September, Sara and I teamed up with another couple and took a 14-day river cruise up the Volga and other waterways from Moscow to St. Petersburg. I have always wanted to see Red Square and the Kremlin. Now that I have seen Russia, I don't think I'll go back. All the sights of interest are from the czarist period and that which was built during the Communist period is nothing to brag about and consequently not on the normal itinerary for visitors. The Russians have a long road ahead of them.

Corr Sec'y note: Annie and 1 enjoyed a 12-day Baltic cruise in June, which included a two day port visit to St. Petersburg. 1 agree completely with Dave's comments about the Communist era infrastructure (St. Petersburg is supposed to be in the best shape of any Russian city). After viewing the opulence of the restored palaces and museums, and then comparing to the surroundings, both present and what they must have looked like 100 years ago, 1 am surprised that it took the Russian Revolution so long to get underway.

Dave continues: Just recently, in late April, Sara and I visited Oahu and spent a few weeks enjoying the sunshine and warm weather. In fact, we're in the process of buying a townhouse in the Ewa Beach area. While there I called Pappy Sears and he kindly invited us to the Royal Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Club for a great dinner Buzz Bibby was also there. Both were 'baching' it; their wives were on the mainland.

1 to r: Dick and Cathy Dalla Mura, Doris and Dave Ferree Wes Hammond informed us that Catherine Elizabeth "Kay" Heim died on 26 May 1999, in Colorado Springs, CO. Our Classmate, Bill Heim predeceased her. Bill and Kay are survived by two daughters, Ms. Kathryn V. Heim of Colorado Springs, CO, and Marie-Claudettta Bream of Denver, CO. Bob Reintgen sent the enclosed picture taken earlier this year at the Latrobe Country Club. Bob writes that it was dress up day, so he wore his USNA sweatshirt. If a picture is worth a thousand words, this one tells the whole story. 1 have my arm around the girl 1 married in 1951 and she is still smiling. 1 haven't lost my ring, and 1 own a Naval Academy watch with the Chapel on the face.

Oh yes, 1 just finished a golf game and won some money, also. Taylor made gave me a new hat when I bought a new driver. The hat fits, but the driver doesn't work. 1 have a green can of Rolling Rock that's half empty or half full. Life in Westem Pennsylvania has been good to Pat and me, so we might make the 2001 Reunion. 1 would like to invite any Classmate coming through Latrobe and has some time to call me and maybe we can get together for a round of golf. Have you noticed how old everybody is beginning to look? White hair and everything.

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of you who misplaced, overlooked or circularly filed the first mail send-out, a second one is on the way. Please get your responses back to John as soon as you can. As you can well imagine, the progress on our 50th Year Book is governed by the timeliness of the inputs received.

Change of Addresses Sherry and Bill Marin moved to AnnapoUs in late June. Their new address is: 709 BaUast Way, Annapolis, MD 21402; 410-573-1261. Bill S t Lawrence advises that he and Shelia will be moving to Virginia Beach in August. They have bought a condo in Chesapeake House.

Corr. Sec'y Note Mike Collins '84, editor of Shipmate advises that the Class of 1951 is breaking aU sorts of records in the length of the Class column. In the interest of parity to the other Classes, an arbitrary word limit of 4,000 has been set. Pictures count as 150 words for a single and 250 for a group of four or more. This may present a bit of challenge to your corresponding secretaries, but I think we can handle it. One thought—if the information in a column overtaxes the limit, the Class homepage can be utilized to publish the less timely dope.

Under no circumstances, do any of your corresponding secretaries wish to discourage the flow of information being forwarded to us. Keep those cards and letters coming.

Jack Hamilton wiU write the next column. Beau

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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 Are you ready for the fall? I have joined the ranks of those who have left "regular" office work, and have begun the real work choosing among other vocations, chores and hobbies. A different, but pleasant feeling. Vince recently passed on a group of photos to me, some without any identrfication(s).

1 will from time to time insert one or more of these, and would appreciate knowing whether any of you recognize the Classmate. Three picmres this time.

The first is Bill Rowden and the others are from CoRRY (DD-817) during the Midshipman Craise of 1951.

Dave Soracco, Sara Soracco, Pappy Sears, and Buzz Bibby

Ann and Beau Dietrich with some of their Czarist friends 50th Year Book John Redfield advises that we have received 243 biographies and completed questionnaires to date, 6 July. This still leaves 416 Classmates and/ or widows who have not yet responded. For those

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Bill Rowden Shipmate, September 1999

Golf with Jim and Doane Bob Michaels sends us pictures from the Arizona Chapter gathering held earlier this year. They were the first on a roll of film Sue and Bob used when diey were traveling in China. During that trip, NATO forces bombed the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade. The travel agency offered to bring them home; however, the local Chinese Group Leader assured them that there would be no problems, and he was correct. Bob says, "the trip exceeded our greatest expectations in every respect." The lineup in the picture is front row, from left to right: Mason Anderson, Janet Watkins, Karla Dykers, Sue Michaels and Doima Anderson. In the back row: Carl Webb, Judy Loposer, Bob Watkins, Tom Dykers, and Ken Loposer. Thank you. Bob, for the pictitfes. Shipmate is not yet taking digital pictures, so the prints are just fine.

From Gene Avallone comes news of Annapolis Classmates gathering for lunch in June. Their plan is to meet for a social hour every third Thursday of the even months at 11:30 a.m. at the lower level of the Officers and Faculty Club. Anyone in the area is welcome. Attending in June: Jim Fisher, Jim Quiim, Charlie McDonald, Payson Sierer, Red Stein, Vince Argiro, Buzz Thomas, Gordon Jayne, Dick Case and Gene Avallone. Thank you. Gene, for the information.

At die Worid of Golf Village, St. Augustine, FL, you can find a commemorative brick on the Walk of Champions with the inscription. Beat Army, USNA Class Of 1952 courtesy of Peter Barry. He also is arranging our annual Vahsen Memorial Tournament to be held on Thursday, 21 October and this event will be in this year's Reunion maUout. He is requesting: Each golfer, please send me $60 which will include a seat on a cart, 18 holes of golf, mementos, refreshments, a beer to toast the winner, and a donation to the Navy Golf Team. I'm negotiating with the golf coach re starting times...I'll keep in touch as things develop.

Thank you, Pete, we'll look for the brick.

Among the nicer things that happened is Jim Troutman and Doane Kiechel invited some of us to play golf with them at Kenwood Country Club.

A picture of Jim, Doane, Dick Denfeld and Frank Hannegan is included. C.C. McDonald and 1 played with them on another occasion.

The Arizona Gathering Shipmate, September 1999

Ed Moser's article in the May Shipmate titled "Lives for Land: Defining the Korean DMZ," told of Ed's part in shaping part of the boundary between North and South Korea, specifically the Demilitarized Zone. Retuming to that area in 1998 he found that his "error" lives on. This was a Z shaped part of the boundary he had helped to create. Quite a story. In this article he also tells of the death of Mortimer Cox, our first Classmate to be killed in action. Among the comments he has received from the article was one from Don Devonshire, which Ed relays, Don ran me down from Milwaukee, Wl. He had grown up and enlisted with Mort Cox. He and several of Mort's acquaintances were happy to see Mort mentioned in my article, Ed also learned from Don that a VFW post in Mort's home town of Mantua, NJ, had been named Lawson-Cox Post 7679 in honor of him. Mort was on a forward reconnaissance patrol when he was killed on 25 July 1953, and had received the Silver Star for the action in which he was killed. Of both of these facts, 1 was totally unaware.

We praise our Classmates who have done well in life, in fact the latest solicitation of funds cites their accomplishments. I have always felt that we never seem to accord any recognition, other than posting their pictures at the 40th Reunion, to those of our Class who made the supreme sacrifice.

Many of us did serve in combat, but we came home. Unfortunately, in the case of the Forgotten War, Mort was left behind. If I were to poll the Class, I bet that except for the Marines there in Korea at the time, few would know that Mort was our first KIA, and it occurred a few days before the end of hostilities.

Thank you very much, Ed, and 1 for one was not aware of these facts. Yes, Mort was a casualty of the Cold War. 1 enjoyed your article.

The Class of 1999 has been launched for over three months now. Susan McCoy, Color Girl 1966 sent me a picture of Pat and Joe Burgin with the 1999 Color Honoree Kirsten Jensen. She also said that the Burgins are moving back to Baltimore.

with the Navy Trans Cycling Team. Vince is "taking steps to change Jerry's designator to 1400." I appreciated Jerry's tale and catching up with him at the Current Strategy Forum in Newport. The theme was on accommodating changes, and thinking about what kind of Navy-Marine Team we would like to see in the first part of the 21st century. Some of the participants, it seemed to me, had their horizons focused on next month, not 10 to 15 years from now. One participant remarked that she just wanted to be alive in 2010. The annual '52 Crab Feast at the Alexander's in Annapolis was scheduled for June, and took place in July; more on that later.

Interlude Vince forwarded me an account of Ensign C.C. Smith aboard CORRY written by a shipmate who had the pleasure of spending many watch hours in CIC and on the Quarterdeck in port with Ensign Smith.

We had many laughs together, not the least of which was the time he retumed from a party at the French Legation in Martinique, FWI in 1953 in a chauffeured Citreon limo and I was Petty Officer of the Watch on the QD. It was about 3:15 a.m. and he insisted on telling me what a great party it was and how friendly everyone was and how good the champagne was...and on and on 'til the OD came along and decided Mr. Smith needed some sleep. What a fine officer he was. I wasn't surprised when I leamed how far he had gone toward the top.

1999 Color Honoree The Rapkins' aborted trip via the inland waterway is history, as is Vince Manara's experience

ASW Demo 1951 Thank you, Vince, for forwarding. The two CORRY pictures are of "Pappy" Jameson and Classmates watching an ASW Demo. I'll give this story. Bill Sayer's "The Last Great Smoke Out," and Bob Compton's account of his early days as a Spike Webb Navy Junior Boxer (age 7-8) to Howard McCollum for possible inclusion in the 50th Book.

We received notices that two of our non-graduates have died. Margaret Wedge reported that her husband, George Francis Wedge III died on 5 June 1999. He resigned in 1950 and had a rather illustrious career as a professor of English. From the Alumni Association comes word that Charles Louis had died "nearly two years ago."

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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 The bad news keeps coming in. If you remember at the 45th, our Father Jim Walker talked about how many of the Classmates we lost in the early years were aviators, which was somewhat to be expected. The cycle is starting a rerun as we again are losing more aviators, but these are our old, some even bold aviators.

Charlie Cole called me several weeks ago with the news that one of our most distinguished aviators, MajGen Richard B. Collins, USAF (Ret.) died on 8 June, in Colorado Springs. Rick went into the Air Force after graduation and became a fighter pilot. As I recall, he had an exchange tour with the Navy and made his share of carrier landings and duty, hence I feel safe in using the term aviator for him. He was one of the four super fast burners from '53 in the AF and made full colonel and brigadier as early as it was physically possible.

I didn't see much of Rick early on, as 1 was a multi engine jock, but I did see him when he was at the Pentagon for one of his tours. It was nice having a flag friend that would coordinate on some of the endless pieces of paper that I pushed through that big old building. He was always helpful even if he was an ops type and wasn't really fond of staff wienies. The Register lists him as having a chest full of awards, including two DSMs, a DSSM, LM, three DFCs and three AFCMs as well as two CARs and two PUCs. He had missed the 45th due to a broken bone, but the Christmas card I got from him said he was definitely going to make the 50th.

When his widow, Catherine, called me the other day with the news about his services, she said that he had beUeved he was getting well also. But, it obviously was not to be. He will be buried with honors at Arlington on 7 July. We send our most sincere condolences to Catherine and to the rest of Rick's family.

The Binnacle List keeps getting bigger also. Saw Martha and Hart Sebring two weeks ago and Hart reported that Earl Griggs had just recently undergone a quintuple bypass operation. An email from Eddie Best yesterday said that Earl was doing well and hopefully would be at the July luncheon. Eddie also reported a few days earlier that Marcy Bivens, Ace Bivens' wife had gotten up early on Fathers Day to wrap Ace's present and had collapsed with a stroke. Ace found her on the floor and quickly got her into the hospital where she has remained, although she was to be transferred today (30 June) to Mt. Vemon Hospital to undergo rehab treatments. Eddie's last report has her recuperating fairly well, although she has only limited use of her right arm and still has some difficulties with her balance, memory and speech, but the long-term prognosis is good. On top of this. Bill Hall informed me that his wife, Pont, found a lump which was determined to be malignant and is now undergoing chemotherapy and will probably have surgery. Her prognosis is also good at this time which is very good because we have the Halls scheduled to help in the Hospitality Suite again for the 50th.

We hope and pray that all of these members of our '53 family recuperate quickly and completely.

and we also pray that this recuperation will be easy on both the patient and the helpmate. Also on a related note, 1 had a civilian friend that needed pastoral help for his ailing mother in Macon, GA. 1 told the friend that we had Father Jim Walker on duty in Macon, who could provide wonderful pastoral help. When 1 tried to run Jim down he was not at the Parsonage, and 1 heard from my friend that a friend of his mother's said Jim had retired due to ill health and moved to North Georgia. The Church never retumed my call, so I'm in the dark on Jim's real status. If anyone knows Jim's whereabouts, please let me know. Needless to say 1 certainly hope Jim is not too ill and is now on the recovery path as well.

At our 5 June Pavilion party, which was a big success by the way thanks once again to Lynn and Dave Johnson's expert cooking/catering, Tony Miller climbed atop a table to let us all know that he was once again free at last] His divorce was finalized a couple of days earlier. Since then, Tony has emailed me with the news that his landlord had retumed and had asked him to vacate his premises.

Tony thus is putting much of his stuff into storage and is going to be a gypsy for awhile. He says it is kind of scary, because for the first time in his life he won't have a phone or an address in his name.

Several friends have offered him a place to lay his head and he will probably accept Joe Smith's offer to use his garage apartment for awhile. In the meantime, he is leaving on 29 June with a special friend, driving across country to Wyoming and back, retuming to Maryland on 16 July. Then, on 7 August he will leave for ten days in Honduras.

This will be an exploratory trip to see if there is a way he can contribute to the Hurricane Mitch rebuilding campaign in Honduras. If there is he will probably retum and stay there for awhile. He says, "All in all, it's the beginning of a new adventure and a new chapter in my life. Don't know what comes next or where I may land, but wherever and whenever, it's going to be interesting." While he won't have an address and has given up his regular email server, he does have a hotmail address: tmiller53@hotmail.com. Thanks, Tony, and good luck to you in your new adventures. Please keep us informed.

Betsy and Dave Wagner are now in East Africa on a photo safari and picked our brains at a lovely dinner just before they left. We told them they would have a great time, particularly if they flew to most of the camps rather than drove. Kenya and Tanzania do not have many roadsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in some places they do not have any roads. During the evening they gave me a picture taken this past winter when they were in Key West. It shows Bill Lawlor, Dave Wagner and Glen Sherwood enjoying a day at sea on Glen's Grady White boat. Thanks, Betsy and Dave, and hope you traly did have a memorable trip. ^m

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After the 45th, Al Piatt sent out a list showing who attended the Reunion. As 1 read his cover letter, if you did not get his list and wanted a copy, he would send one to you. He also said that if you wanted a copy of the latest Class roster, current as of November 1998, to let him know. It is a most generous offer on Al's part, so if you want to know who and where people are, drop Al a line: 4335 Miriam Place, La Mesa, C A 91941; 619-660-0232; or awp@pacbell.net. Thanks, Al. Last month, I reported on losing Bob Ruckman's letter and picture that I had meant to run in the March or April columns. I found them last week and will run the picture in this column. The picture shows Bob at an antique auto show surrounded

by Mrs. Princess Ann County and Mrs. Kent Island who are presenting him with his 70th meet plaque of the year. 1 had sort of wondered what kept Bob going to so many meets each year, 74 last year alone. Perhaps now we know. It is a nice picture. Bob, and congratulations on your achievements and meet records.

Bob Ruckman winning another meet award A short note from Betty and Sandy Levey expresses regrets for missing the Pavihon party, but states they were having a wonderful time in England during Betty's annual antiques buying trip.

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Lawlor, Wagner and Sherwood off Key West Shipmate, September 1999

Lew Sykes emailed me that he was sorry to have missed reporting an important point from their 15/ 16 Company party at die 45tii Reunion, "Our dear Classmate and 16th Companymate. Don Metz, insisted on buying die wine for the Thursday night dinnerforthe combined 15/16tii Companies; which he did." Lew says diat was a major omission for which he is truly sorry. As for the remainder of the weekend. Otto Will's prompt submission of names and pics of the 15/16th attendees was very complete, and he has nothing more to add. He concludes "I'll try to do better on the 50th, 55th. etc."

Thanks, Lew, that certainly sounds like something Don would do. He tmly was a neat human being.

Don Hente sent me a couple of pictures. The first is from the 45th and shows Don in his colonial greeter costume greeting old friend and Companymate. Chris Lardis. As Don says, this may be one of the last pictures taken of Chris and a Classmate. The other picture was taken last summer when Don was in tight home nm race with Mark McGuire. Don says it was tight at the time, but Mark puUed away and won 70-3. Thanks. Don.

Going...going...going...gone, you wish Don! Tom Southerland forwarded an email from Faye and Jim Harris with an interesting report on the recent trip the Harris's made to China. They arrived in Beijing the day after the bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade. Their hotel was a few blocks from the US Embassy in Beijing. The day after their arrival their bus passed a group of Chinese students marching to the protest area. The snidents saw them, waved their hands and gave big broad smiles. The protest was really a contrived event made effective by the media and blown way out of proportion by all the TV coverage given to it. Back to their tour; tiiey really enjoyed it, espeShipmate, September 1999

cially the five nights on the Yangtse from Wuhan to Chungking. Jim says he has a much better understanding of what makes China tick. "There are some mighty big changes in China since my first visit eleven years ago. No more iron rice bowl. The country is getting more capitalist by the day. 1 think they have gone from no phones to cell phones!"

Thanks, Tom and Jim, it is always interesting to hear eyewitoess reports on the media's occasional tendency to make mountains out of molehills.

Tom Smith emailed a request for information on how to get in touch with Carl Trost Tom says he is working on a book on his submarine experiences and wanted to run his book by submarine Classmates and friends. 1 told him that Carl's old address wouldn't be good for long as the Trosts had their place up for sale and were buying a still imder construction condo in Annapolis across from the Waterfront Marriott Hotel (the one that was the Hilton when we were there for our 25th).

Eddie Best has since reported that Pauline and Carl have sold the Potomac house and are now residing in their beach house at Sandbridge imtU their new digs are done. Hope Tom ttacked them down and hope the book is a good one.

Linda and Al Higginbotham sent me a postcard from Tierra del Fuego while on a cmise aroimd the tip of South America. The only complaint was the average age of their fellow passengers was about 100-1-. They needed a few '53ers to get things going. Linda closed by saying, "I'm ready for H. Stem!" Expert shoppers wiU know exactly what she meant. Thanks, guys, we hope to do that tour sometime soon.

The picture Bruce.Ogden sent of the 16th Company Ring Dance table which was in our June column has brought forth responses from John Smitherman, Bill Gourlay, Don Mang and George Matais. All were correcting my identification of one of the people in the picture (nicely correcting, I might add). George said he looked at the picture and realized that the beautiful lady seated next to the person I had said was him was not the lovely lady that presented his ring to him.

Further, he noted his roommate George Selz at the adjacent table and felt sure that is where he would have been also. "Sooo, I broke out my trusty lOX glass and my 1953 Lucky Bag. Then, utilizing interpupilary distance, the Rude star-finder; and other esoteric methods employed in identifying the unidentifiable, I came to the conclusion that the handsome Midshipman smiling at the end of the table was in reality not George Matais; but Chuck Bennett." All of the others came to the same conclusion, although none of them reached it in such a rigorous and scientific manner. BiU and Don also identified several of the ladies including their current wives, Jean Gourlay and Nancy Mang, and Don said the girl next to Don Metz was the Sarah who later married Don. Thanks, guys, for the help and apologies to Chuck and George for the misidentification, although 1 did pretty weU considering that I lost my Rude star-finder a number of years ago.

George Knighton sent in a report on both a craise and a Puget Sound Alumni get together. The craise was an USNA Panama Canal Craise on the Norwegian DYNASTY in February. It originated in Acapulco and ended in San Juan with stops in Guatemala, Costa Rica, Cartagena and Araba. His craise picture shows the following Alums, George Knighton, Bob Watson '54, J.J. Olson '54, and Lee Harshfleld.

Homecoming 1999 is 21-24 October.

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George Knighton, Bob Watson, '54, J.J. Olsen, '54 and Lee Harshfleld The next set of pictures were taken in May when the Puget Sound Alumni Chapter took the Spirit of Washington Dinner Train on a gourmet dining trip with a stop at the Columbia Winery. The first of these ttain picmres shows a smiUng duo of Carol and Scotty McComb. The next picture is of Marcia and Lee Harshfield and the third shot is of PauUne and lyke Furey. 1 am not sure what George's secret is, or if George was the photographer on these three shots, but whatever the photographer said to get the subjects to smile really worked. These are three of the best candids 1 have seen. Thanks, George.

Carol and Scotty McComb

Pauline and Tyke Furey The final picture is from Sam Houston and was taken in April when Ilona and Milt Tolman were visiting Dot and Sam while looking for a home in Florida. The picture, taken at Sam's waterfront

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home, shows Milt, Dottie and Sam. Thanks, SamMilt has hardly changed has he?

Milt Tolman with Dottie and Sam Houston That is it for now. This is a shorter column because editor Mike Collins '84, is instituting new standards for column length on those classes that sometimes get carried away or have done well.

Shipmate was getting too big and it costs a lot of money that Shipmate doesn't have.

Don't forget our Class luncheons are on the first Tuesday of each month at the Fort McNair Officer's Club at 11:30 a.m. Tailgates will be at our usual place in the East Parking lot starting about two or two and a half hours before the kickoff, which 1 think will be noon for all of our home games this year. Georgia Tech, on 4 September, will be the first home game. See you there and keep the mail and photos coming in. Beat everyone! Dave

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ers and that 1 can send out the "All '54's" and give you the opportunity to attend the funeral or call/ write survivors. Identification of the deceased's roommates helps in getting someone to take on the job of writing obituaries for Shipmate or assisting family survivors in that task. As you've probably noticed. Shipmate obituaries are different from ones in the newspaper. When 1 receive the sad news, I'll immediately email the death notice to Shipmate and try to coordinate the Shipmate obituary input.

This Class column makes the thirteenth I've composed since becoming your volunteer/appointed and later elected Class Secretary. It's been a pleasure and I appreciate your support and continued excellent inputs, without which, there wouldn't be much of a column.

In Memory Those of us who knew him were deeply saddened to leam that Dallas Pickard died on 24 May, in a hospital in his hometown of Durham, NC, after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were at Westminster Presbyterian Church and he was buried in Durham. Fred Knops kept us advised, attended the funeral and is writing the obituary for Shipmate. Dallas was one of my first new Navy friends Plebe Summer as we were in Cutter Crew 212 together. His optimism was catching. Following are a few of our Classmates many comments on the web: No hidden agenda; will be sorely missed; his easy going, sociability, friendliness, just a downright neat guy; Diogenes never met Dallas Pickard, had he done so, he could have put out his lamp; I cannot imagine anyone who had ever met him to have not liked him; always a gentlemen, was the most steady, delightful person I ever met.

Dallas was Navy line, retired from active duty in 1974, and is survived by his wife, Mary, and daughters, Diane and Cristina.

Pres: COL Fltz W. Woodrow, USMC (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Oliver Shearer, Jr. USN (Ret) 9615 Podium Dr., Vienna, VA 22182-3338 h: 703-938-5211; e: ovshearer@erols.com Webmaster: Will Croom e: willyaye@erols.com Class Website: http://www.usna54.net Class News Hope that most of you reading this are getting your luggage together to travel back to Mecca on the Severn to commune at our 45th Reunion and remember things as they used to be and probably ought to be now. If you haven't left yet, take along your copy of the draft, revised Class Constitution I sent you because we're voting on it 18 September. For those of you going on the Bermuda craise who've lost your sea legs, or never had them, include in your carry-on the latest witchcraft in motion sickness prevention. Who knows, you might be inflicted with Hurricane Hillary en route or retuming from Bermuda.

Class Information Exchange More Classmates are coming on-Une, either getting computers or owning up to it and passing their email addresses to Jack Wildman. Jack's June email address list showed 311 non-electronically deprived, on-the-ball Classmates. More and more good Class info is being exchanged on our USNA '54 Web site. Unfortunately, at our age, we're beginning to experience more deaths, and consequently, the need to get the word of these sad events rapidly to Class officers so that they may take appropriate actions. Whoever learns of a Classmate death please notify both Fitz and me immediately so that we can get the notification process started Classwide. If you can't get either of us try to contact either Jim Bell or Herb Hope. Fitz and 1 need info on funeral plans so that he can order the flow-

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Received a most interesting letter from Neil Ferraro at his Tides Lodge in Irvington, VA. Neil sent a photo of two seafaring visitors last summer.

Bill Ryan '52 decided to come down from Annapolis in his boat to visit the Ferraros and, along with his wife, Julie, brought along the salty, hard nosed sailor Buck McClellan and his wife, Kay. Neil writes: Our Classmate Allison and Bill Holman have built a beautiful home on and with a wonderful view of the Carrottoman River and we spend a good bit of rime together. Jauncey Sweet's brother-in-law, a Woo Poo grad, also settled down here and we're hoping now to see more of Jauncey. We have three golf courses to choose from, one on which we reside. Unfortunately, my game has dropped from a high handicap to a higher one. This past Good Friday I had extensive spinal canal surgery. The good news, the neuro-surgeon was Dr. Jane, the same doc who did Christopher Reeves' surgery. The nerves are still in recuperation; the back is fine. We had a pleasant dinner at the Holman's with Louie Jordan and wife, Anne. They had sailed down from Annapolis. Another Classmate down here is BUI Creager and wife, Marilyn. Bill is one of the better tennis players at our club. This is a great place for sailing and a great boating stop-over and great golf courses. If you are down this way you have a place to stay. (Scribe note: Believe Neil would like you to give him info on your Movement Report.)

Vem Carlson '55 sent another update on Julio Andrade in Costa Rica. Julio's son is seriously ill and requires full-time care, which Julio provides. Nevertheless, Julio finds time to visit Carlson's coffee plantation and manage the local USNA Alumni Assoc Chapter's activities.

21st. Company Mini-Reunion After action report from Raley Thomley. The 21 St held their Second Annual June Week MiniReunion 12-15 June. The festivities began with a welcome ditmer in Le Claire, IL, followed by a cruise up the Mississippi on Denny Trone's elegant TWILIGHT triple decker riverboat. We enjoyed five great meals. Historical sights were pointed along the way and Denny's wife, Libby played both the calliope and hammered dulcimer, while girls in the crew danced the "Can-Can" on the bow while alongside the river bank in Savanna, IL. The next two nights were in the beautiful Chestnut Mountain Resort. Libby led a guided tour of historic Galena, IL while some of us golfed. Denny took six company mates to view his antique airplane collection (three hangers full) and gave rides to those with the intestinal fortitude to fly in "one of his old birds." Ted Gerst, Tann Lightsey and Raley Thomley were the brave souls who winked at danger and defied gravity by lashing themselves, without chutes, in the old DeHavilands, Sophwiths, Spads and Stearmans. The 27 attending: Mack Burtis, Harriett and By Byington, Mary Lou and Rick Childress, Paul Foley, AHce and Ted Gerst, AUce and Tann Lightsey, Pat and George McKee, Joe Morgan, Gil and Ken Ruggles, Dolores and

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Rocky Reynolds. Aim and Bill Tliomas. Agnes Ann and Raley Thomley, and Libby and Denny Trone (our hosts). A real highlight was the attendance of the mother and three widows of our Classmates: Betty Ann Smith (Irv Smith), Jean Montgomery (Ken Montgomery), and Ardell Johnson (Fox Jolmson) with Fox's mother Sue whose remark was "It is good to see my boys again." Miss Sue has always been real special to the boys from Marion MiUtary Institute and the 21st. Co.

Kinley birthday party Hosts Libby and Denny Trone Fred Kinley from Virginia Beach was able to puU off a surprise birthday party of about 40 people for his wife. PrisciUa, in May. The party was hosted by their daughter. Kara and son-in-law and attended by other relatives and some Classmates. Fred sent a photo of the real party animals, left to right: Rod Crawford, PrisciUa Kinley, Jim Carter '63, Bill Hoover, Bill Hunter with Ash Dawg, Jim Hay and Dick Hollenbach.

Arkansas boy does well in Texas The 25 April, San Angela Times carried the banner "PoweU Named Chairman of Norwest Community Bank Board." The President of Norwest Bank, San Angelo announced that effective 1 May 1999, retired Colonel Charles E. Powell, former Wing Commander at GoodfeUow AFB would move from Consultant, Private Banking to Chairman, Community Bank Board. The bank's president noted that under CharUe's leadership the Private Banking Center moved from its infancy to fuUfledged maturity and that Charlie was being asked to increase his involvement and activities in operation of the bank. Well done Charlie.

In early May, four ancient mariners set out with their wives on a week long canal cruise in the French state of Brittany. The low sea sailors were Evie and Frank Brame, Doris and Stan Michael, Sherry and Bill Glover, and Carol and Jamie Deuel. They christened tiieir40 ft, four stateroom, two holer, canal cruiser FUTY-FOUR WINDS and had a baU.

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The crew profile was most interesting. AU were bom in 1932 with an age span of seven months.

One was ex-USAF, one a Marine, and two were non-practicing submariners. Two retired after 20-h years and two resigned before the 10th year.

The first official action of the crew was to shake around for CO-of-the-day duties and stateroom selection. Evie Brame decided they should have an imaginary mascot and selected an owl nicknamed "Loisir" ("leisure") and she created some lovely cross-stitch souvenirs of "Loisir" with crew names, dates and major ports. Daily routine included an early moming bike ran to the nearest patisserie for fresh croissants. After a hearty breakfast, all lines were taken in and the boat got underway. Along the way, quaint French villages were passed or visited. On the busiest day the crew transited 17 locks. Half way through the week one of the crew started jumping ashore to assist the female lock keeper in operating the centuries old worm and gear sluice gates and the massive lock gates.

One highlight of the week was a propulsion casualty requiring a diving operation to inspect the shaft and propeller for possible fouling and cause of a disturbing noise. It tumed out to be a threaded plug in the transmission sump that had backed out nearly dumping all the oil before our ancient mariners called the support base for help. Another highlight was inviting a group of six French vacationers on board for a ride. They were noted admiring the sleek 54 WINDS at its mooring one moming

before getting underway. Excitedly they accepted and walked happily back from the next lock about a kilometer away. As a "thank you" the crew was given a bottle of Calvados from their native Normandy. If one has a chance to take a self-skippered canal craise anywhere, Jamie and this crew believe it would be a vacation of a Ufetime. The second-mate snapped a photo of the deck hands: left to right Stan Michael, Jamie Deuel, BUI Glover and Frank Brame.

Congratulations to By Byington on the significant academic achievement of his son, LT John E. Byington '90. As an instructor in the USNA's political science department, LT Byington has also participated in the Naval War College Extension Course. By's son received the Colbert Essay Prize, the largest of eight NWC essay contests, and the only one open to non-residents. He also won the McGitmis Family Award for outstanding graduate of the College of Continuing Education and finished number 1 of 284. John was the first person to win both the Colbert and McGinnis Prizes. Bravo Zulu, John.

Since our usual summer picnic didn't materialize for several reasons, a spontaneous tailgate/picnic in Annapolis was held on 22 June on Hospital Point in front of the old Academy Hospital. Notice went out on email, the Class Web site and by phone calls to Classmates in the Virginia-Maryland area lacking digital communications. It was bring your own food and drink. Our Alma Mater fiunished a large charcoal grill for cooking. The weather couldn't have been better (partiy cloudy, high 70's), 83

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Pres: LCDR Dennis Sullivan, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Thomas G. Kiefaber, USN (Ret) 11814 Triple Crown Rd., Reston, VA 20191 h: 703-758-1077; e: KIEF55@aol.com http://members.aol.com/us55na/index.html In preparation for the 45th Reunion next year, we have been updating our Class of '55 address Ust. This is where it stands as of July 1. We have 736 known addresses that we are pretty confident are current (includes 69 non-grads and 61 widows).

The breakdown by state is as follows: AL—8, AR—8, AZ—18, CA—107, CO—12, CT—15, DE—5, F I ^ 8 0 , GA—17, HI—7, L^— 2, ID—2, IL—11, I N - ^ , KS—1, KY—1, LA— 6, MA—17, MD—58, UE-A, MI—8, MN—5, M O ^ , MS—6, NC—17, NE—1, N H ^ , NJ— 11, NM—10, NV—4, NY—21, OH—13, OK— 1, OR—5, PA—27, RI—5, SC—15, TN—9, TX—27, UT—3, VA—134, VT—2, WA—15, WI—1, WV—3, Virgin Islands—1, and Germany—1.

We are attempting to locate all missing Classmates—particularly die 16 missing grads. They are (by name. Company, last known address, and telephone #): George O. Compton, 14, 1212 Mulberry Lane, Oklahoma City, OK 73116; Joseph M. Earley, Jr., 6, 1992 Greenfield Drive, El Cajon, CA 92021; John J. Flynn, Jr., 11,541 Constimtion Drive, Warminister, PA 18974, 215-6745759; Edward E. Fowie, 15, 2823 Woodmont Drive, Xenia, OH 45385, 937-426-0723; Leroy F. Gayle, II, PO Box 1685, GreenviUe, TX 75401,903-454-3348; Billy M. Grimes, 22,251 Via Socorro, San Clemente, CA 92672,714-4923098; Aaron B. Jacobs, 21, PO Box 175, South Laguna, CA 92677, 714-499-5253; Delbert V. Keener, 24, believed deceased; William C. Martin, 9, 5234 Alzeda Drive, La Mesa, CA 92041, 619-440-8782; Ronald D. Miller, 3; Charles L. Newman, 1, PO Box 1752, Houston, TX 77001, 713-674-9484; James J. Roche, 6, 4753 Emerson Avenue S, Minneapolis, MN 55409, 612-825-4521; Wesley L. Saunders, Jr., 9,405 Island Way #5, Clearwater, FL 34630,727443-2448; Eric R. Woxvold, 2, believed deceased; William R. Young, 15; Donald L. Zuckerman, 16.

If anyone knows of their whereabouts, please let me know. On the subject of demographics, a total of 148 Classmates are known to be deceased.

126 graduates and 22 non-grads.

Denny Sullivan (13) writes:

FIFTY-FOUR WINDS crew

no ants or flying insects, and we used a pavilion for eating in the shade while watching the new third class doing their youngster cruise on the Severn in YP's. Many thanks to Bill Hargrave and Louie Jordan who arranged for the facility and to Bill Peery and Jack Keating for setting up the cooking and eating areas.

Starting with this September issue. Shipmate has issued new guidance that 1 hope they will enforce.

Now, Class columns can be up to 4,000 words. Photos of one or two people using one column width equals 150 words. Photos requiring two column widths equal 250 words. Group photos with four or more people will be used as two column widths.

Example: this column is a "constractive" 3,776

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words. You don't need to be concemed about this, but 1 wanted you to understand why sometimes I can't submit all the pictures you send, although I'd like to. Please keep it all coming as before. Hope to see you all at Loews Annapolis Hotel on 16 September. OIlie

I traveled to San Diego in June to attend my 50th high school reunion at Saint Augustine High School. The most amazing thing was how much the whole city and the entire area had changed during the fifty years. All my Classmates looked the same, among them was Dick Murphy '54.1 also had a chance to visit with Ned Floyd (18) in Coronado to see if there were any upcoming occasions around which to schedule a class minireunion. No west coast Navy football games are scheduled for the future, so we'll have to have a reunion anyway, maybe in 2002 or 2003.

Homecoming 1999 See all the details of this year's Homecoming Activities on page 36 Shipmate, September 1999

Dick Murphy '54 and Denny Sullivan The enclosed photo, sent in by Otto Zipf (15), shows the new Zipf Scholar from the Class of '99.

He is 2nd LT Jeffrey S. Beelaert '99, USMCR, and is starting his two year scholarship tour at the University of Heidelberg, Germany, by the time this is pubUshed. Jeff was in the 29th Company, graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science, and hails from New Jersey. Both Zipf Scholars in Germany now ('98 and '99) are Marines!

Otto with '99 Zipf Scholar Darrel Westbrook (10) reports: Jean and I retumed at the end of May from five weeks in Beijing, visiting our eldest daughter, Evonne, and her family moved there last August Evonne's husband, Ray Bracy '78, is President, Boeing China and has been on the job

since April '98. We had a most enjoyable visit, seeing all the major tourist sites and many of the lesser known ones not often frequented by westerners. We were able to see and participate in the life of the westem expatriate community and also in the activities of the International School of Beijing which our four grandchildren attend; a nine year boy and six year old triplets (two boys and our only granddaughter). There is nothing more interesting (or nerve wracking) than chaperoning 17 third graders on a field trip to the Great Bell Museum on a school bus caught in Beijing rush hour traffic.

Yes, we were in Beijing during the demonstrations at the U.S. Embassy. Since Evonne and Ray live on the outskirts of Beijing in a westem style community, we experienced no problems. However, we did keep a low profile for about five days. When we resumed our normal activities, we experienced no unpleasantness from the Chinese. In fact, based on our experience, you would never suspect that anything had happened.

One of the highlights of our trip was visiting Beijing University. The campus is normally closed to visitors, but thanks to Ray's secretary, who is a graduate and her father who is a professor, we received a rare special tour. It is located in a beautiful setting with a tasteful blend of old and new buildings.

Evonne and Ray anticipate being in Beijing for three years, so we are already planning our next trip. We hope to go further afield next time to see more of China than just Beijing. Like most of us, I never thought I would be visiting the PRC of my own free will, Pat Taylor (16) teUs it like it is: Those of us in the Tidewater Virginia area, home of the Norfolk Navy, were invited aboard THORN (DD-988) on 2 July, to carry out this year's presentation of our ClassAJSNA 1955 Junior Officer Leadership Award. The selectee, LTJG Ben Vaughan, USN, was transferred from our "adopted ship," LEYTE GULF (CG-55) last spring andflownoverseas to report to THORN on deployment off the Bosnia coast. We were able to muster a small contingent of Class reps to attend a brief, but very nicely put together, presentation ceremony for Ben, a young officer selected up through the "seaman to admiral" program. You would all be as impressed and proud of him as well as his very lovely wife, as all of us were.

Again, it was a real treat for us to get back close to the ships and officers that we left behind.

Those on hand, able to join us in our ceremony included: Frank Farino (10), Hank French (13),

Bob Miner (16), BiU Stevens (iO), r'at Taylor (16), Al Vail (10), iuidCai-o! and Carl Voge! (08), Charley Plumly (!6) endorsed the citation, and was to be this year's presenter, but got called away "on special assignment" at the last minute.

The skipper. CDR Joe Sensi '80, and his XO, LCDR Gale Wilkins, were most gracious hosts in making our group feel at home during this presentation. We hope to have a few pics, taken with the ship's new digital Nikon camera, to share with you on receipt of same...at the very least a photo of the cake cutting ceremony.

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Class Executive Committee Co-Chairmen: CAPT Douglass R Hayman, USN (Ret) (11) e: doughaym@crosslink.net h: (410) 268-0740 1387 Stonecreek Road, Annapolis MD 22102 COL George Mushaiko, USAF (Ret) (15) e: gmushaUco@erols.com h: (703) 768-4543 8214 Treebrooke Lane, Alexandria VA 22308 Members: CAPT Ted Shultz, USN (Ret.) (20) e: USNA56@aol.com h: (703) 938-6992 9832 Arroyo Court, Vienna VA 22181 CAPT Jim Van Metre, USN (Ret.) (4) e: JimVanM@aol.com h: (703) 360-5715 9006 Nomini Lane, Alexandria VA 22309 Treasurer: George C. Heidrich (8) e: lSA_ij@msn.com h: 703-821-8567 1162 Old Stage Court, McLean VA 22102 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 Class Page on the Web Tom Colman (4) provides us with the Class page at http://home.att.net/~US56NA/index.htm. (This is a coirected address; June's issue was incorrect.

Sorry.) It includes the News and Nostalgia service; it may be reached directly at: http://home.att.net/ cgi-bin/bbs?owner=us56na Photo Gallery Bill O'Keefe (10) maintains a swell Web site for this service at: http://www2.bc.edu/~okeefew.

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The Westbrooks with grandchildren at The Great Wall Shipmate, September 1999

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October Birthdays 1—Buckelew, Hovater, Bob Lamb, Van Metre; 2—Jim Clark, Flaherty; 3—Block, Elpers; 4 — Jarratt; 5—Steve Amold, 0"Keefe; 8—Mays, 0 " D w y e r , Sasso; 11—Bossert, Elinski, Carl Nelson, Nicholson; 12—Lenhardt; 13—Craven; 15—R.J. " B o b " Brown, Jr.; Chavarria, Don H a n s o n , Oskar Huber; 1 6 — S c h a d e ; 1 7 — Davidson, DevoU, Jack Mclntyre, Murtland; 18— Flack, Dick "Duke" Snyder; 19—Tucker; 22— G r a h a m , John Nelson, Ogram, Piatt; 23—Michaels, Sikes; 25—Heidrich, Pitcher, George "Rocket" Reagon; 27—Gossens, Wharton; 28—Bush, Don W. Johnston, Maines; 29—Jack Wilson; 30—Chester, Ward; and 31—Anthony, Braso.

News from Far And Near Football is never far away from our minds. This summer, Elie and 1 were visiting a close friend of ours on Nantucket. Shortly after arriving, she set us in the Explorer and we did the traditional tour for newcomers around the island. Just as 1 spotted an ice cream shop, what did my eyes spy? "Wow! Is that fellow... Could it be! You can bet on it."

"Stop the car! Stop now, please." And your bald Viking hops out of the vehicle, and shouts "Hello" over a couple of astonished inhabitants of that quiet neck of the island. "Hey George.. .George Welsh (1)!" That got his attention. So for the next halfhour, we swapped stories about the Academy, the Class, and each other's doings over the past forty plus years while Sandra chatted with Elie and our friend. George looked great but was still tender from a recent back surgery that was a second outing of that nature for him. Frankly, I'U bet that George could still fit his full dress uniform, something that most of us can't do, even with elastic inserts sewn in! He asked for his greeting to the Classmates be passed on. Pete (3)

No doubt which fellow is who! Greetings from the Massachusetts whaling station At a recent outing, Chan Medwedeff (21) was asked to pass the following item on to the Class.

Three years ago, a shipmate organized a gathering of TOLEDO Wardroom members in Williamsburg, VA for those of us who served during the 1955-58 era. That fine cruiser was special to me because it was my first ship after graduation. With the outing being close by, Toni - and I decided to attend. In short, it was a great reunion! It was fun to renew the acquaintances from forty years past. Someone suggested that it be followed by another similar event on the West Coast.

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Thus, the second reunion was held in May at Monterey CA. This year's gathering had 132 officers and their wives attending. The main banquet took place at the old Del Monte Lodge, now a PG School landmark. Other events that took place included visits to the Monterey Bay Aquarium and the Maritime Museum. It is a great place for Navy people to have a get-together, especially if one likes great seafood and wine. Another classmate, Ed Burke (8) and his wife Martha traveled from Hawaii to join us. Other Classmates who had served on TOLEDO include Hal Lewis (13), BiU Stiles (3), and Ned Roberts (7).

"Single up. Let go aft; let go forward." "Toottoot-toot." And with retirement upon, retirement in hand, we are following the Down East saga of Jane and Howie Burdick (1) has they craise the New England coast in the good Freedom class boat EVENTIDE.

We finished loading and got underway midafternoon for a final pre-voyage repair at Conanicut Marine on Jamestown Island. The next moming a thick fog greeted us, so we just went across the Bay to Brenton Cove and toured the Museum of Yachting.

The following moming we got underway with full sail and anchored in the Cuttyhunk Harbor just as the wind died and some rain passed through. Never saw so few boats there. The next moming we tucked two reefs in the mainsail in view of forecast of 20-25 knots wind. Got underway in fog for the Cape Cod Canal, averaging five knots plus. .Anchored in Onset, close by the Town Dock. The following day there was wind—lot's of it at 25-30 knots with higher gusts.

I elected to use only a relatively small jib. We made a fair tide transit of the canal at close to nine knots. Started off across Cape Cod Bay for Scituate with a stout wind, all of 30 knots and gusting 40-50 knots...honest. Wind was blowing tops off six to eight foot waves in a straight Une of spray. It took four and a half hours to cover 28 miles with both hands on the wheel all the way, in quartering winds and running sea. Picked up a yacht club mooring, and we both had shore showers and shampoos. Rain washed off the boat some of the salt.

Followmg our white knuckler sail from Onset to Scituate, we had two days of near flat calm to light air. We motor-saUed to Rockport, MA, with Boston just over the horizon to port, but having all the tall buildings visible most of the way.

Anchored in Sandy Bay and stretched our legs ashore. Sunday had us taking in an early Eucharist at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, followed by breakfast in town. EVENTIDE was underway before noon for the Isles of Shoals, arriving by midaftemoon. Then we did the small boy thing; we dinghy-toured the islands after anchoring.

That evening, we leamed our dear friend and neighbor in Rhode Island, Pete Milnes, had lost his determined battle with cancer...one which was only matched by the grace and dignity with which his substantial family helped him endure at home. Monday we continued north for over 40 miles to Front's Neck, ME (that's just south of Cape EUzabeth). There, we made arrangements to leave the boat at the local yacht club while we drove the next moming to Newport for Pete's funeral service. While at Front's Neck that night, we found Newport friends at the Black Point Inn and enjoyed dinner with them.

How about this twist: That Tuesday evening, we experienced being "guests" in our own house!

We did a week"s laundry and took care of the mail, while our housesitter, J. Hurlburt, fixed us a nice dinner.

This is the classic Maine coast. Alas, we had an awakening though: Lobsters are not as inexpensive as we had thought they would be here!

Saturday weather was blustery, so we're planning to visit Robinhood just a few miles further up theriver,where Bob Loewenthal '57 had his new cutter built this past winter. Happy days everyone!

The left-hand couple are Howie and Jane Burdick; the right hand are the luncheon hosts Roger and SaUy Betts in Puta Gorda, FL this past spring When not hosting "snow birds" from tiny Rhode Island, Sally and Roger Betts (22) are planning their September trip across the Atiantic. In as much as everyone else seems to have taken over the islands at one time or another (Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Normans, the Knights of Malta, French, and the British), and the last Royal Navy sailors withdrew in 1979, they thought it proper to estabUsh a temporary American naval station in Malta. Neat!

After taking Malta in, they are then heading for Tuscany, where it is understood that there are so many transplanted Brits Uving there that a move has started to rename the former grand duchy region "Chiantishire." Looks Uke a spaghetti night is coming up this faU in Charlotte Harbor! Hope it'll be a nice trip.

On 11 June, Gerry and Bill Simpson (12) met his Firstie and his wife, Polly and Glen Hatch '53, and Glen's older brother and wife for lunch in Universal City, a suburb of San Antonio. His report foUows: Gale and Dian Uve just about five miles from us and Glen and PoUy were making a quick visit to the area before they embarked, in their RV, for a casual drive all over the country visiting family and friends. This was the first time I had seen Glen since the Class of "53 graduated. It had me remembering the days when my roomies, Mitch Hart (12) and Frank Wliite (12), and I occupied the room right next to Glen and his three roomies. We were on the fourth deck of Bancroft, at the end of a hallway that came off the main hallway where our room was actually at a 90 degree angle to Glen's. We really didn't have far to go to "brace up." Nothwithstanding that condition. Glen was a good Firstie. It was fun rehashing so much!

With the turn of month (July), from out in Big Sky country, John Nelson (10) sent some mail concerning his entry into the Naval Academy. But first, here's his lead in: The frost is here this moming coating the car and the outbuildings with that frosty whiteness.

The moming's temp is 34 degrees and the furnace ran some last night. Had a bearing bum out on its blower last week, and it took only six days to find the right part and get it here and install it.

Not to worry, we have lots of wood to bum so we were OK. Question, John: Does UPS deUver furnace parts down your dirt lane?

Here's his recall of Plebe Summer: I joined the Army Reserve in 1949, because my father, Hugo Nelson '29, insisted that if I wanted to join the military, the Army was the place! I made two summer camps, first at Ft. Lewis in Washington and took some Boot/Combat Training under the 4th Regimental Combat Team. I was so raw for that first camp that I did not know how to salute! So when that first officer came past me, I just looked away. That was the wrong thing to do. He was a brand new Second LieutenantftxjmWooPoo and demanded fifty

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pushups on the spot. I gave him what I could, probably ten or so. and he took a rain check for the rest...still owe him for the rest of them.

In the Summer of 1952.1 was scheduled to go to Summer Camp, but I had an appointment to AnnapoUs. The Army Reserve people said that they would excuse me from camp and give me a discharge from the Army upon my being sworn in as a Midshipman. AU the paper work was completed so as to get my release from the Army upon my entry into the Naval Academy. So for a while, until the paperwork slowly flowed through, I was in the Army and the Navy at the same time!

About midway though Plebe Summer, I began to get concemed about the discharge from the Army. "What if the imit got called up? Would I be AWOL from summer camp?" AU kinds of things were mnning though me head. My Army papers were signed by "The Stretch" (he was always stretching his neck, guess his collars were too smaU) who was my Company Officer (I guess we were in companies during Plebe Summer, I only recaU being in Crew 106). So about early August, I stood in line outside of his office to inquire about my states.

If you wiU remember about that time, John Ibmer (10) and Lester TUmaviUe (10) (and some other NAPS enlisted appointees) in my Plebe company were resigning and causing the Navyfitsbecause they had been discharged fix>m the regular Navy and then just quit the Academy and went home clear of any further military obUgation. I guess the Brass were furious about being suckered into giving discharges to people who wanted out of the miUtary. Well those guys were in the Stretch's office ahead of me.

It was my tum to enter the office. I did aU the things I should and stood stiff as a rod. He let me cool my heels while he piddled around with the stuff on his desk and then he said "Mr. Nelson what do you want?" I repUed with a question, "Has my discharge come through yet. Sir? That was the wrong question to ask at that time. He blew his stack and started yelling at me about being a draft dodger, a quitter, and so forth. After he calmed down and said "no," I asked him what to do about my dual military membership.

He was much nicer after that However every time he was OOW, he would hang some demerits on me. I thinlf he was still sore at me just for driU! Oh weU, I fixed him-1 graduated! Later on Plebe year, that Army discharge finally arrived, and I finally felt reUeved. But "The Stretch" was not one of my memorable company officers.

ESP was working in June, for Mai Malloy (10).

He passed on mail that continued, in part, with some more recoUections of those hectic days in his '56 Company: Robert Tyler (10)...I remember "Great Robair" and his roommates Tumaville and Tyler were 'T^esignation Pending." On the very first day that we were with the upperclass, their "Firstie" (the First Classman with the deadUest reputation in the company) knocked and entered their room. They looked up from their cards and just sat there. When he snarled, "Pop to!" one of them said something like, "Shove off yourself!" and they went back to then- card game. The Fu^tie blew up and they ignored him. Later, when they had cleared the Yard, I was reassigned to that First Classman as my "Firstie" and was happy to have him, since he stopped harassing me then!

On a saner side: I don't know who started it, but the locale for our Batt's portion of the Plebe Summer Show was "Ivan's Happy Tavern for Parties." One of the acts was a choras line of Buzz Man (18), Ray Falciano, John EpUng, myself, and one other large person, billed as "The Fat Five." Buzz was the driving force behind the show and it did produce many a laugh as I recall it!

Our man for real emergencies is Jay Taylor (18).

Here he passes on the word diat was recentiy sent out

by FEMA on handUng the Y2K aspects of our coming new year and mentions settling in their new home: Sure do love this life on Amelia Island. All the pictures are up and Carol is pleased, for now, with how the fimiitere is set! Here's some the Y2K

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info: FEMA's popular course "Getting Ready for Y2K," can reached by going to http:// www.fema.gov/Y2K/y2k701.htm on the web.

The course can be downloaded from a link on the web page site. Included in the course is a toolkit that contains actual documents to be used in Y2K preparedness activities, links to other Y2K resources, and a glossary of terms. Greetings to all!

Ken Godstrey (11) has joined the select few with real tags that highlight our Academy status.

"I received my "56 USNA" plates from the Maryland DMV recentiy." Guess another project will be assembling a directory of those tags. Please let the Secretary know where the '56 and USNA, Navy, Boat School combo-tags are these days.

(Any tags like those for Con Stevenson (13) that need decoding to derive Academy meaning will be Usted as Honorable Mention!â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Pete (3)). Ken continues: Carolyn and Frank McMullen (11) traveled out of their blackfly neighborhood in those Pennsylvania mountains to visit for an ovemighter the day the new tags arrived, so I got a chance to show the new tags off!

We had a great trip to Spain and Portugal... busy, but really got to see a lot on the bus tour there... lots of baggage drills though!

Catching some Oriole basebaU up in Baltimore, and then soon we'U be in Seattle to see a batch of high school friends, some Air Force friends, and a cousin and his family. Of course we'll take in the sights out there as much as possible. Upon our retum in August, we will probably go up to Lake Champlain. Then it'll be "A Cheer for Navy" while "Navy's sailing on to victory" footbaU during the Labor Day weekend. Time really flies!

Remember the times that we sang while driving so as to stay alert? Well here's betting that it will be a daUy routine for Joan and Bill Loveday (18) as they wind through the Summer of '99. Here's his message of 26 June, as they contemplate leaving the suburbs of Gloversville NY: We're off in the RV for Canada and Alaska early tomorrow moming. We'll head up through Ontario, over to Northem Michigan and the other northern states to Montana. Then we'U cut north through Calgary to Dawson Creek where we'll meet up with our caravan mates. The caravan (26 RVs in total) wiU foUow a preplaimed trip through British Columbia, Yukon and Alaska for 44 days, then head back home via Banff and Jasper in the Canadian Rockies. If therigand we hold together, we'll be home sometime early in September, after a great 11,000 mile drive. Will give you aU a report when we arrive back home.

Lloyd Kriner (8) passed on the word that Doug Oilmen (15) has sold his house and moved into a ttailer at Travis AFB. He and Audrey are planning on traveUng around on an extended basis. Hope he will touch base with us once in a while and teU us of his exploits.

Among the Class athlete of today, one has to add the name of Larry Filley (15). Here's some June mail from the pride of Washington's Mt. Rainier: I got the flu in February, and it was a bit tough teaching the last couple of ski classes. That bug caused me to drop out of skiing for the rest of the season. The flu hung on in some form until the end of May. Well that tough luck was matched later on: I also missed a winter and spring of great local windsurfing because of La Nina. I went out a couple of weeks ago on Lake Washington, with winds of 24 mph and gusting to 37. That ilhiess had me totally out of shape. After getting spanked a fewtimes,I gave up and went home. Some hope though: Last Tuesday evening, at Boeing Windsurfing Club's weekly sail in, I sailed for an hour and a half. That was some improvement, but honestly, the wind was too light to have a really good time.

Then a surprise came along in mid-June: The Crystal Mountain Ski Area (near Mt. Rainier) still

had ten feet of snow in an upper area caUed "Green Valley." They decided to reopen while the snow lasts. Re-opening day is Saturday, and I plan to go up then with some friends. Crossing our fingers because the forecast is for more rain and the snow is quickly melting. I need the exercise to help me get back in shape, and the opportunity may not be there in another week. I'm thinking more and more about retiring. The work commitments are cutting into my play time!

Oh yes, there was a thumb problem earlier this year too, but time took care of it. The difficulty just went away after a couple of days. That old fractured metacarpal in my right wrist is always with me though. You know there was a highly thought of bone doctor named Dr. Johnson from the Mayo Clinic at the Academy hospital during our time. He was my doctor with that wrist back during our Third Class year. I had banged it up and some guy on the Academy Hospital staff wanted to throw me out because of the wrist. Dr. Johnson and I fought it and won. Someone told me they would have retired me as an ensign.

Don't know, but I'm sure I would have decUned that. Anyway, the wrist is there, and I live with it just fine.

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Regular Membership: 44% Life Membership: 24%

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 I am sad to report the news of two Classmates who have passed away since the last issue of Shipmate. I received this notification from Don Beatty: My old roommate. Jack Tillman, passed away after a long degenerative illness in Vero Beach, FL, on 21 May 1999. His wife, Pat, and his four daughters held a memorial service at Lake Wawasee, IN, on 1 July. Our other roommate, Tom Cook, his wife, Judie, and my wife, Kay, and I attended. Jack went into Air Force ground upon graduation. He received a PHD in operations research and had a very successful Ufe after retirement in commercial real estate. After a fall, he developed what appeared at first to be Parkinson's, but that seemed to degenerate into a syndrome more serious.

As for the Beattys, we are nearing retirement in Camas, WA, where I am a realtor. Kay is developing an interest and talent in watercolors, and I enjoy golf, skiing and upland bird hunting.

Those three activities should keep me busy most of the time, but I'm searching for a fourth. I do a lot of volunteer work with the Rotary Club, and Kay and I enjoy traveling in our RV (a 5th wheel).

We recently spent time in southern Utah seeing the parks and in southem Oregon.

1 also was informed by a note from Bob Lutz that he had been contacted by John Matney, brother of Bill Matney that Bill had passed away on 24 June in Houston, after a long battle with cancer. 1 spoke with Jim, who passed along the details and noted that Bill had spent only a brief time in the Navy, serving in both BON HOMME RICHARD and PAUL REVERE before leaving the service to begin a career at Exxon. He was with Exxon for over 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, and four children, MeUnda Levin, William Jr., James and Robert. All reside in Texas.

1 know I speak for the Class when 1 extend our sympathy, and prayers for the families of these departed Classmates. We will miss them, and are proud to have had them among our friends.

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Bob Bowers continues his odyssey in the southem hemisphere, and reported in by postcard from two locations this month...Mount Cook in New Zealand (Bob's accompanying text reads, "...Out of Oz and into the long white cloud, perpetually snow covered mountains and really deep fjords.

Next stop... Antarctica!" His reported posit was 4330S; 170-lOE. Having sent that 1 expected next to receive a postcard of Bob playing frisbee with a penguin, but, to my surprise, he wrote in from Darwin (that is the other way from Antarctica as his posit of 12-27S 130-49,5E would suggest.) That card featured five Aussie Frigates in near-perfect formation line abreast (those who see the Web page can get this, as Fred will print it). It is traly refreshing to see that excellent close order shiphandUng is not a lost art despite Aegis and Tomahawk!

The frigates bear the unmistakable "made in USA" label, but are not near enough to read the laundering instractions.

Also in the postcard category is a note from Bruce Tapper sent from a Christian conference at the Finger Lakes (New York) in which Bruce sends his best wishes and raminates that it is entirely too quiet at the conference.

In local news, the Class is gearing up for the annual summer picnic at Martha Ann and Bill Romoser's which will be held at their plantation in the rolUng hills of northem Virginia on 18 July.

Since the next deadUne is less than a month away, I wiU be able to report on that event in relatively short order, after the fact. Meantime, Uke the heroes and heroines of Gone With the Wind, we are looking forward to "eatin barbecue" with each other...it will be suppUed by none other than "Red Hot and Blue." The ladies get another "pass."

Here is the gleanings of my email for the past month...led by a long note from Al Koster, who gave a detailed account of a new move he and Aggie just made. It is nicely summed up in Al's own words: We love our new home, 'tis perfect for us...2,250 sq. ft, a spare bedroom, on the 17th fairway, yard maintained, and wonderful neighbors. We can pack up and leave on a moment's notice and be gone for six months. (The previous owner was a snowbird who is building a larger 'winter home' down the street, with pool...to accommodate children and grandchildren. (Sec'y: Been there, done that!) His summer home is also on a golf course in Yarmouthport, MA. (Sec'y: Not been there, not done that!)

Sounds delightful, Al. Congratulations to you and Aggie on succeeding at the onerous task of "seating down." 1 am increasingly afraid that will be left to my heirs...as a former visitor to Al and Aggie, I am pleased to note that they have kept a spare bedroom...theirs is hospitaUty that is unparalleled!

Dale HoUabaugh notes happily that Bob Beeler is on the air at: Nab2rrb@aol.com. He did not mention where Bob is residing, but 1 assume that is "public knowledge."

Ed Peresluha sent a note indicating interest in the "up for grabs" Lucky Bag noted in a recent column. Don't know if he got them or not. Wonder if those wUl ever be on ebay (the onUne auction)?

I received this very interesting email from Al Hemphill, 19th Company: Jean and I still live in North San Diego County, in a small community called Hidden Meadows.

The community came by its name honestiy: 1,200 homes, one store, and no stop lights!

Jean and I have spent several years traveling in a rather unusual manner... we exchange homes.

We have spent six months on Kauai over he past three years, three weeks skiing at Whistler, British Columbia, and two weeks skiing in Tahoc.free. (Cheap is good, but free is better!)

Once we have really retired from real estate, we intend to expand our horizon past skiing and sunning, but for now, exchanging to Kauai beaches and Westem ski slopes will suffice. We just retumed from a month on Kauai, and are scheduled for two weeks in August and two more weeks over the New Year. We will ski Whistler again in Febraary.

Anyone can live well by spending money, the trick is to hve very well without spending money!

Our trips only cost us the price of airfare and we have luxury accommodations and a car at our disposal for free! We trade our home on the fifth green of a championship golf course, and our new Lexus, but to tell the trath we get the better of the deal. Our neighbors on Kauai have names like Stallone, Charo, Midler, and Getty. Whistler is the number one ski resort in the world, but we know a couple who gladly exchange with us to get out of the snow for a few weeks a year. The couple on Kauai has exchanged with us so often that they now invite us over just to keep their home occupied while they tour Europe, Asia, and Africa. On Kauai, we have an expansive ocean view, and a private natural waterfaU right outside the bedroom!

Any Classmates interested in exchanging homes can read about the methodology on my Web site: http://www.allenhemphill.com, or by contacting ahemphill@home.com. The advantages of exchanging are far more than financial, because Uving in a hotel on Kauai is not significantly different from living in a hotel in Miami or San Diego. Living in a home, sharing friendly neighbors, and shopping locally are part of a real experience. We have a "second home" on Kauai and don't have to pay for the upkeep or the taxes!

That is it for this month, guys, I am continuing the weekly trek to the West Coast, and as a fallout benefit, I got them to send me to Hungary and Germany for the equivalent of a Y2K Insurv at several manufacturing sites. (What fun to be on the "briefcase side" of that process.) While 1 was busy inspecting "clean rooms" decked out in a full "bunny suit" (a set of garments that makes an Afghanistan woman look immodest) Betty got to craise the Rhine in Mainz and motor along the Danube in Budapest. We also did a bit of motoring about the Hungarian countryside, visiting such spots as Veszprem, Vac and Szekesfehrver (the "old" royal capital). For those still in the mood to go somewhere "relatively unspoiled" and still a bargain, I can recommend Hungary. We had a great time! Send mail, email, cards and whatever! Beat Army!

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ber issue seems like another start, so in this 45th September together, lets get to the news.

Early summer was not kind to the '58 cohort this year, as we lost two Classmates. In early June, CDR Clifton Edward Banta HI, USN (Ret.)(18tii) passed away in JacksonviUe, FL, after a straggle with cancer On 7 June at Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, VA, CDR Jimmie Gene Marshall, USN (Ret) (22nd), succumbed to Uver failure after enduring hepatitis B for the past couple of years. The "Last CaU" obituary for Jim Marshall is in this issue.

The Class flag was busy moving from place-toplace during the past months. Last September, AUce and Bill Garvey (lOth) posed with it in tiie old sailor's sporting district of Nyhavn, Copenhagen, now cleaned up as a tourist attraction. Garveys had a 21-day trip that included England, Sweden and Norway as well as Denmark. JuUa and Jim Corder (3rd) showed it as a cultural artifact worthy of hanging in the Louvre in Paris in March, and in May, Bill Sachse (14th) proudly carried it to the Wailing Wall in Jerasalem. BiU had worked with many Israeli friends over the past nine years, so he took the opportunity to visit them and enjoyed their outstanding hospitality. He credited part of his reception to the fact that he had managed to leam the Hebrew language over those years.

Not only did the flag visit Europe and the Middle East, but also a retum visit to China was made with a group of travelers from the Class. In the photo, you will see (1 to r) Ann Pendley, Jerry Larson (18th), Bill Pendley (3rd), Marilyn Larson, Skip Gross (18th), And Mary Ann Gross, all standing at the "Center of the Universe." This is located at a Buddhist temple, which was the Emperor's prayer temple in the ancient Middle Kingdom. The stone was the center of the Middle Kingdom, and universe as it was in the eyes of the Chinese. Their trip covered Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan, five-days going up the Yangtze River, Chungking, Xian, Guilin and Honk Kong.

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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: wwalters@mail.erols.com http:// www.usnaclass.org/class/58 How do you measure a year? Do you go from 1 January to 31 December? Perhaps the Govemment Fiscal Year, from 1 October to 30 September is your legacy from life with Uncle Sam. Or, does a Ufetime of student environment for yourself or your offspring have your year start in September? It seems that many of us use the latter method, where the annual cycle begins its repetition: school starts; football; Holidays; winter; President's Day; crammy weather; spring; Memorial Day; school ends; summer; 4th of July; hot August; and finally Labor Day; then school starts again! After the double July/August issue oiShipmate, the Septem-

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undergone surgery and was recuperating at their son's home in Oregon, and Paul was driving their home to her! The two of them, in matching outfits, held up theflagto record its appearance in the beautiful Santa Ynez valley, Barbara and Gary Minar got back from a spring driving trip through Ireland, their second one. As a result, they have developed a great deal of information about driving the Emerald Isle, staying in B&Bs, and planning routes that provide the most scenic or interesting visits along the way. Gary's next adventure wiU be bicycle touring in Ireland. If you want greater details on touring Ireland on your own or going as a cycling partner, check in with the Minars at: gminar@syv.com or 2854 Quail Valley Rd., Solvang, CA 93463.

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20th Company who roomed together for a considerable part of the Mother Bancroft time met down in Florida last May. Mary Arm and Rich Voder, Pat and Chic Day, Kay and Dave Cox, and Mimi and Dick Buss held a "wives" and "wives-ofwives" mini-reunion at the Yoder's home and fiveacre waterfront in Lady Lake, FL. Activities included visits to the Splendid China and Epcot theme parks, then a witnessing of the launch of the space shuttle Discovery. The remainder of the time was spent sharing sea-stories and recollections of their escapades as Midshipmen. In the photo, the back row is made up of the Buss and Cox couples, whUe in front are the Yoders and Days.

About the same time the East Coast 20th Company roommates were getting together, two West Coast '58ers from the same company were visiting together in Solvang, CA. Paul Hemer, one of the RV Classmates, pulled his rig into the gopher farm of Barbra and Gary Minar for a spell as he was headed north to Oregon. Nancy Hemer had

20th Company West Several Classmates have been assisting Senator John McCain (CAPT USN, Ret. R-AZ) (17tii) in his campaign for the RepubUcan Presidential nomination. Sarah and Walt Ryan (5th) held a continental breakfast at the College Club of Seattle, WA in May, and down in La Jolla, CA, Doima and John Griffiths (6th) hosted a reception in their home.

At the latter, three of Senator John's fellow POWs at the Hanoi Hilton were in attendance, VADM Jim Stockdale '47, VADM Ed Martin '54, and Dick MuUens. Classmates in attendance got together for a photo in the garden, where you see Mike Chappie (5tii), Pete Hekman (2nd), Senator John McCain, John Griffiths, Lance Massey (11th), and Tom Fleming (6th).

USNA Commissioning Week '99 (think June Week) was a proud one for Dick Hanson (7th), who attended not purely out of nostalgia, but to see his daughter, Sonja Hanson '99 graduate.

Sonja played varsity volleyball all four years, and as a walk-on to the varsity tennis team her First Class year, only lost one match. Joining in the celebration with Dick were his fiancee, Anne Egli, Sonja's sibUngs Sherry and Mark, Ellen and Alan Sherman '65, and Peg and Harry Hurst (7th).

Dick's son Gunnar was unable to attend as he was deployed with his SEAL Team. Sonja beat her father's Class standing by 400 numbers, and according to Harry's report, is a lot better looking!

The picture attests to that, as you see Dick beaming from ear-to-ear, and newly commissioned Ensign Sonja!

We also had wedding of a '58 junior. On 1 May 1999, on an absolutely perfect Virginia spring day, the youngest daughter of Sue and our late Classmate, Stan Poremba (11th), Becky Poremba was married to David Violette at the Airlie Plantation in the rolling countryside just west of Washington, D.C. Stan and Sue's oldest son, Sean, gave the bride away in an outside ceremony, surrounded by flowering trees and blazing azaleas. Becky's sister, Cheri (Poremba) Faley, was the matton of honor, Becky, David, and her son Matthew wiU settie in Centreville, VA. Classmates and their wives in attendance were Jane and Gordon Gerson (11th),

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Senator McCain and '58 supporters at Griffiths home in La Jolla Jackie and Fred Victor (11th), and Connie and Bill Dawson (23rd). This was a happy occasion for the Poremba family. Stan would have been proud!

Dick Hanson and ENS Sonja Hanson '99 Two Classmates reported on the same significant event. Reid Paige (20th) sent in the article as he had seen it in Our Times, a United AirUnes employee/retiree newsletter. At about the same time, an entire copy of the UAL in-flight magazine.

Hemispheres for the month of May was sent in by Keith Featherston (8th), with the same article printed for public consumption. The story concemed Keith's wife, Dianne, who is a registered nurse for United AirUnes, and before that, for Pan American AirUnes before United bought up their Pacific routes. Dianne was being recognized for her many humanitarian activities outside the business environment. She and Keith prepare sandwiches for the homeless on hoUdays and weekends in the San Francisco area. She is involved in the Hospice by the Bay program for in-home cancer patients, has participated in walk-a-thons to raise funds for multiple sclerosis victims, is in the Big Sister program, and volunteers each week at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, CA, caring for sick and injured animals. In 1997, she was presented a corporate community service award by the airline on behalf of her peers. Dianne stated that the help she and Keith received when they lost everything they had in the Marina District earthquake that coUapsed the building they lived in back in 1989 inspired part of what she does. The way Dianne determined to pay back that assistance they received was to in tum help others, and she has obviously done that in an exceptional manner. Reid points out that many Classmates who flew for Pan Am or United have known Dianne in her "airUnes nurse" capacity. Congratulations to Dianne on her recognition!

Armed Forces Week in Chattanooga, TN, found VADM Ron Eytchison serving as the military chairman, in partnership with a civiUan chairman.

Patricia and Ron live in Signal Mountain TN, where they went upon Ron's retirement. He began working for the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations, and later joined the Tennessee Valley Au-

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thority as a senior vice president of nuclear power operations. In October 1994, he became an independent management consultant to the nuclear power and nuclear fuels industry. Members of the Chattanooga Area Veterans Associations made the selection of the chairmen. A nice recognition for a Greater '58er!

More information and a positive experience about getting work done on a Class ring. Jack Nulty (9th) verifies the address for service from Jostens as being Jostens Warranty Service, P.O. Box 860, Owatonna, MN 55060, tel: 800-8547464. Bob MacGregor (10th) had his ring worked on, basically a re-sizing. It needed to be re-sized up too much, so Jostens just replaced it! The new ring is beautiful, massive (three sizes larger!) and with features that had been forgotten with the wear of the decades. Bob says the vaunted Jostens warranty works, but they aren't great at keeping you informed as to what they are doing with your ring... they just do it!

Those of you with the travel itch have an opportunity to sign on with Diane and Massey Hughes (3rd) of Still Craising. They are putting together a '58er trip to Austtalia and New Zealand for 18 days next 4 March to 22 March. If you are interested, call Diane at 888-241-3670. Add on tours to Ayers Rock and the Outback are available, as is a stopover in Fiji. Ten couples have already signed up, but they have room for another ten if you can notify them by 1 October. Down Florida way. Rod Pejsar (9th) reports that in May, he retired from his position as co-founder and director of opera-

tions for his company in the southeast region. He now plans to be a golf specialist and Space Coast gadabout, waiting for itinerant Classmates who want a challenge match. He had to get a new email address when he left the company, so you can reach him at huskone@ccsmall.com to set up your games.

A Lost Sheep was found by Bing Bassett (18th), who got a caU out of the blue from Tom Tate (18th), who failed a re-exam after Plebe craise and went on with life outside USNA. Tom is located at 474 WaUser Road, Wayne, PA 19087; 610-688-4272.

On the adventure front, Gordon Gerson competed in the annual Chesapeake Bay swun in June, and finished second in his age group of nine entrants. His son, who is in training for the Lake Placid fronman Triathlon, joined him. The next challenge for the two of them will be the bicycle ride across Iowa, which gets reported on in the October issue.

On the craising front, Cleo and Bob Phillips (2nd) had another go at the Pacific crossing with their boat, Kaimololo. You may recall they were in Panama doing major repairs to sttengthen parts of the catamaran. When it was completed, they headed out across the Pacific once again, but as they got into open ocean, encountered the same problems of beam lashings being overworked and loosening. Based upon their 19-day experiencelast year, they tomed back to Panama and recalculated the problem. Bob finaUy determined there was a design flaw in a revised constraction plan that actually reduced the payload, and did not specify such. As a result, the boat couldn't really carry the necessary load for a Pacific crossing. It is fine for coastal craising and the Caribbean, but no long open ocean adventures as they had plarmed. So its fall back and regroup, and we'll find out what the next adventure for the PhilUps turns out to be in later columns.

Binnacle List news is that Art Narro (22nd) had a tumor removed from his kidney that was cancerous. Doctors felt that they got it all. This is a cracial thing with Art, as he is a one-kidney kind of guy'58 Trivia The plaque that reads "On this site in 1897 nothing happened" is attached to a fence in the Buchanan House Garden. It was put there by ADM Chuck Larson's (8th) brother-in-law (now deceased) and it has become part of the property. Can you describe where the raiUoad track inside the yard ran? Hasta Luego! WSW

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Pres: VADM Francis R. Donovan, USN (Ret.) Chairman Exec. Committee: CAPT Norbert H. Bednarek, USNR (Ret.) Exec. VP: Joe Flynn Admin. VP: Gary Geist Exec. Sec'y: Bruce Nordwall Corp. Treasurer: Dave Osbum S e c y : CAPT John A. Butterfield, USN (Ret) 1130 Sugar Sands #190. Singer Island, FL 33404 w: 561-840-1104; h: 561-881-7512 f: 561-863-8984; e: jbsgma@aol.com w w w . r o a n o k e . k l 2. va. u s / D a v e ' s W o r l d / u s n a 59.httnl HeDo '59ers! Happy 4th of July as I begin this epistie. Hope you receive this before you set sail for Annapolis and our 40ih Reunion...see you there!

Here's how some of the Class started celebrations and remembrances earUer this year, as described by Norm Bednarek: In remembrance of our graduation and in honor of those who are no longer with us, the Metro Washington Chapter of the Class of '59 attended 40th Anniversary services at the Naval Academy Chapel on 6 June 1999. Services were followed by a first rate bnmch at the Robert Crown SaUing Center, which is pierside on the Naval Academy. We had a great turnout and solid participation in both the CathoUc and Protestant services.

Attending the CathoUc Service were Martha and Frank Donovan. Joyce and BiU Clautice, Bonnie and Gerry Welsh. Lois and Joe Flynn, JoceiUe and Bruce NordwaU. Barbara and Dan Chapla. Pat and Dave Green. Gary Smith. Joan and Frank Pipkin. Etta and Call Albrecht Betty and Terry Camilleri. Sally and George Simmons. Aime Marie and Vince Obsitnik, Barbara and Dave Rogers. Rick Johnson. Tim Tiiisiey. Jim Wilson. Linda and Norm Bednarek.

Several Classmates were kind enough to volunteer to assist in the services. Gerry Welsh and Frank Donovan recited the First and Second Readings from the scriptures. Joe Flynn and Carl Albrecht took part as Eucharistic Ministers. Frank Pipkin. Dave Rogers, and BUI Clautice bore the Gifts.

Attending the Protestant Services were Ona and Dan Truax. Jonda and Bud McFarlane, Joan and Marty Finerty. Betsy and CharUe Dobbs. Sue and Doug Volgenau. Francis and Jack Flikeid. Anne and Dolph Lekebusch, Indie and Ed Gather. Betty Arm and Heyden Leon, Lauris and Dick Hunter, Ruth and Mickey Garverick. Van Nield. and Bob Beaton. Serving as Ushers were Dan Traax, Marty Finerty, CharUe Dobbs. Dolph Lekebusch, Bob Beaton, and Hayden Leon.

The flowers on the altar were placed in memory of our deceased Classmates. Both ceremonies were moving as they remembered the Class of 1959. deceased Classmates and wives, and recognized the significant contributions by the Class in refurbishing the altar area of the Chapel.

After the services, Linda and Griff Hanulton joined the '59er gang for a fabulous catered branch at the Sailing Center. A great time was had by aU! Super report and thank you. Norm. Here's a footnote from Bill Clautice: Just retemed from the 40th Anniversary of our graduation (which acteally was 3 June 1959) at a very emotional Chapel service followed by branch. I think it was Frank Donovan's idea, and it was Norm Bednarek who pulled it off, and with perfect weather to boot. Thanks, and BZ to all of you who helped make it a memorable time! Oh, I should mention that my bride, Joyce, and I celebrated our 40th anniversary as

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weU. And, she was just crowned Ms. Senior Virginia and will be competing at the Ms. Senior America Pageant in Las Vegas on 23 September 1999. Please wish her well! It is judged on talent (Joyce does a beautiful ballet to "Chariots of Fire") afiveminute interview, evening gown, and philosophy of Ufe (part of which is: "If your mind can receive it and your heart can believe it, then your body can achieve it"). I get to carry her bags but I already have a sore back from bowing to the New Queen. Rise 'n Shine, BiU, Thanks, Bill, and congratulations and best wishes for future honors to Joyce (who always has been a spirited winner!), and we sure hope she fits the Reunion in before winging her way to Vegas.

Jim Holds has been very concemed about proper recognition of his roomie, Wayne Hyatt, and many others. He has been in touch with other '59ers, and has tried to get active duty Marine Corps leadership to help "in the fight" to make things right.

Jim asks us to consider the following: Our Classmate, Wayne Hyatt, was killed in Vietnam on 18 Febraary 1971. My information is that he had refueled at Phu Bai and was returning to Marble Mountain in his CH-53 when his rotor head disintegrated. It was at the end of along day of resupply missions...a stressful and dangerous day. I have always felt that Wayne deserved a place on the Memorial Hall Honor Roll even though his casualty report did not Ust him as killed in battle.

In the March 1999 issue of Shipmate, former Secretary of the Navy, James H. Webb '68. wrote a compelling article about adding names/ giving rightful recognition to Alumni who made the supreme sacrifice during operational missions, and that Memorial Hall be the proper place for such acknowledgment. I contacted Jim Webb and he has me networking with several other grads of other classes who feel as I do about this situation. We are preparing a list of deceased Alumni who should be considered for inclusion in Memorial HaU. If you know of anyone whose name should be included, but currenUy does not appear there, please send their names to me with as much information as possible. If you have more information on Wayne Hyatt, please send that along as well. You can send it to me at 707 S. Gulfstream Avenue # 604, Sarasota, FL 34236; captainjh@aol.com.

Thanks, Jim! Jim Webb mentioned those lost on THRESHER. Hope our '59 submariners are checking to see who should be in Memorial HaU. This wiU make for interesting discussion during our Reunion.

Update from Kathy and Ron Trossbach: Spring started for us with blooming daffodils in Beaufort, SC. in Febraary. Now, in lovely Southwest Harbor, ME, we are stiU enjoying cool spring weather and the last of the daffodils (now mid-June '99). The craising Ufe has a few hitches, colder and rougher on underway days with winter stakes instead of moorings in harbors, but having much of the inshore waters to ourselves more than makes up for it. In the first few days of May, we were the only boat in usually crowded Brenton Cove in Newport and we had Maine almost to ourselves until we sailed in and saw Hinckley yachts launched and awaiting owners.

We are both healthy as we prepare for our trip to Newfoundland via Nova Scotia. Crystal is slowing down a bit and is not interested in retrieving of late, but, at twelve and a half, she still loves her dinghy rides and greeting everyone ashore.

More later, and it may include bragging about skirting icebergs off Newfoundland. Hoping to see all at Reunion.

Smooth sailing to a savvy team and crew!

1 received a lovely photo which features Susan and Doug Volgenau posing with the USNA 1999 Color Honoree, Kirsten Jensen. Our 'colorful' couple who have always represented very well the Class of 1959 were in Annapolis to help celebrate the annual Color Parade festivities in AnnapoUs. Thanks to Susan McCoy, the 1966 Color Girl, for sending us the picture.

1959 Color Girl Susan Volgenau, 1999 Color Honoree Kirsten Jenson, '59's Doug Volgenau (Color Company CDR 1959) I am even busier now, having been elected President of the Palm Beach Chapter of the Alumni Association. All of us USNAers in Soutii Florida are trying to motivate all Alumni, young and old, newer classes and those going back to yesteryear, to get involved with your Naval Academy. Our Classmate, Frank Martin, is a director of the Miami Chapter and 1 hope to see him soon. Both the Miami and Fort Lauderdale Chapters have invited Palm Beach to join with them for some outings.

Wish we could bring in some ringers (like Hank Mauz, Jim Hardin, Reif, and Patty Ford) when the three Chapters join forces to take on Woo Poo Alums in a golf match.

Another plug for the "Help Support FORRESTAL in Tampa Bay" efforts, whose supporters include our Jim Holds. Contact the USS FORRESTAL Sea, Air, Space Museum Inc at PO Box 272289, Tampa, FL 33688-2289; 813-878-CV59. You too may want to support a good looking bumper sticker which highlights CV-59. Just do it, as they say!

And, someone who will do it, almost as we speak, is Noel Flynn, almost underway, on his 'pilgrimage to Mecca' which for us means a retum to Canoe U. Many reasons may prompt us to make this a most important reunion...to see old friends and acquaintances, to reminisce and engage in a nostalgic joumey, and to remember how fortunate we were to have had a Naval Academy experience.

One item dropped through the cracks a few months ago. Our Michael J. Brown retired from Navy Mutual Aid Association (NMAA) as vicepresident, after eleven years of dedicated and marvelous service. Mike came to the job after 28 years of Naval Service, which included two ship commands and great success as Deputy Commander, Navy Recraiting Command. Well Done, Mike, and hope to see you at Reunion!

Robert L. "Boots" Ceres helped ttack down fellow 2nd Co folks, and has put the strong-arm on them to attend the Reunion, Boots is Director of Alurtmi/ae and Parent Relations for the prestigious St, George's School in Newport, RI. You may reach him at 423 Purgatory Road, Middletown, Rl 02842; 401-848-0265.

Toby Field is Senior VP of The Private CUents Group, Fleet Bank, in Providence, Rl. Contact Toby at 401-846-7223; 144 Wapping Road, Portsmoutii, Rl 02871.

Bill Longfellow is in ttansition, but maU should be forwarded from his PO Box 523, Penns Park, PA 18943-0523 address.

We think Tylor "Toby" Field has Missy Kittredge convinced to come to the September bash. Boots Ceres has a bit of a conffict himself, but 1 think with a USNA '87 offspring in Washington, D . C , Margot and he may find their way to AnnapoUs. Sure hope so, or we may send a lynching party after him!

1 told you about Jose Cortez '83 in a previous column. What a winner he is! He gave a great talk at our Palm Beach Chapter luncheon, and what exciting and unique experiences he has encoun-

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tered. His beautiful wife, Liseth, and two precious sons, Jose (10) and Ernesto "Ernie" (4), are a fantastic family. Jose is working very, very hard to graduate from the Naval Postgraduate School not ordy with distinction, but also with two master's degrees. He will retum to duty in Venezuela, with his Navy, in late December/early January 2000.

Jose's brave and brilliant service has impressed many, including ADM Tito Rincon '69, whom I hope to meet in Annapolis this September. I think his Class celebrates their 30th the same weekend as we '59ers do.

That is my news for now. I may add a few "email notes" that are hot 'off the press' (the computer that is!) and particularly a P.S. may be in order if Flynn's 'bikescapade' has been updated. For now.

Rise 'n Shine.

See you aU very soon! John Butterfleld

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Pres: Dr. Richard R. Pariseau Sec'y: Bill Lewis 14312 Cove Ridge PL, Midlotiiian, VA 23112-4337 h: 804-744-8808; f: 804-675-5372 e: bilewis@home.com I appreciate the input over the intemet. It really helps speed up the transmission of information.

This past month 1 didn't hear from too many people. Part of the problem has been a significant increase of workload, due to a Medical Center Joint Commission Inspection (which we did quite well at), a cranky computer, and looking after kids; Linda's and mine. Keep those cards and letters (emails, letters and pictures) coming.

We are within 12 months of the 40th. Things are starting to come into play but we need a lot of contacts to take place. Most importantly, our records are only as good as the information you send us.

We have a Class email database, an address database and the Alumni database. There are a lot of holes. If you know Classmates who are not active with the Association or Class, but are out there somewhere, let us know so we can inform them of the up coming events.

Several people have been extremely active in their Company searches and have located most of their Classmates. I fully reaUze that since we were not raised with computers like our kids, a number of us just don't "net." Still, we can locate people and let them know what's going on. Shipmate has a two to three month lag time, a letter three to four days, email maybe a day. We should use all these resources to bring as many people together next year, as possible. Beyond that, just locating a roommate or friend from 40 years ago is worth while.

From Dave Kalb, via email: Hi Bill, Just a quick note for our column. Nice picture of BiU Townsend in the May edition but no mention of him or his whereabouts in the column. It was nice to read about our 19th Company Nightcrawlers via Don Weatherson and Bob Meek. I'll never forget that day, having been forewamed by Bob Bengston as I left to go sailing. I wish I could have seen that Parade. I've connected with roommates Bob Tague and WaUy Cumella, also Tom Hutt over the net. While at the Masters in Augusta in April, Wally drove up from Jacksonville for a Saturday night dinner and most enjoyable visit. He stayed ovemight and on Sunday we went to the course. Since I had an early flight to Allentown, PA, with my son, Peter, we left him on the second hole following my friend. Tiger Woods. I later found out that he also followed David Duval. Not bad for a guy who doesn't play the game.

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In Allentown, I chatted with Jim Evans, who I call whenever I am in the old hometown. Brenda and I stiU reside in Anaheim bringing up Brenda's horses and we still install sound and security systems. We plan to fully retire on I July 2000. Anybody want to buy a business? Joe Tenny Uves nearby and we see each other occasionally at Alumni functions. We hope to get back to AnnapoUs for our 40th in 2000. Until then, bye for now.

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Pres: RADM Jerry Smith, USN (Ret) Corr. Sec'y: CAPT Roger Onorati, USN (Ret) 1756 Point No Point Drive, AnnapoUs, MD 21401 h: 410-849-3812; w: 301-261-8862 f: 301-261-8669; e: rtrogero@ea.net http://wwwjorge.com/USNA61 Howdy gents! If you're lucky, and my evil editor manages to get this issue mailed in a timely manner, you may be perusing this column at 9:00 a.m. on 9 September 1999. In case you haven't figured it out (I'm talking to you. Bob Sheridan.), dial's 9:00 a.m., 9/9/99.

The aforementioned evil editor (1 call him "Edbert," an obvious and thinly disguised takeoff on "Catbert," the evil HR director from the Dilbert comic strip) has put some serious constraints on column lengths beginning this month, no doubt in a large part due to moi. This means I will be doing some serious editing of your inputs, so if you send something to me and it doesn't look exactly Uke it did when you put down your crayon, either complain to the editor or draft Jim George to take back the duties as your Class scribe...P/ea^e!

Mail Call The 23rd Company Rep, Chuck Davis, put the fear of God into his Companymates to get their inputs to me on time. I won't repeat all the threats he threw at them, but many resembled the way he used to throw his fastball...high, hard and inside.

I don't think I've ever received such early inputs.

In any case, a month before schedule, here are some of the inputs received so far from the 23rd Co. Gerry Vanderbilt (grvanderbilt@msn.com): My time in the Navy was brief. Upon graduation, I was assigned to EVANS in Long Beach. I did three cruises to WestPac and was beginning to get the feeling that an active duty naval career was not for me. I also married my high school sweetheart, Betsy, and became a father. I served out the rest of my tenure as executive officer on the ocean going minesweeper. IMPERVIOUS. After a short stint in Vietnam aboard IMPERVIOUS, in 1965 I tumed in my lieutenant's uniform for a civilian Ufe. I started with Mobil Oil Corporation as a project engineer in New Jersey. There I gained extensive training and experience in the design and building of refinery facilities while working my way up the technical ladder. Nine years later, I was promoted to chief engineer of the Mobil Chemical Central Research Laboratories in Edison, NJ. After two more years, I was again promoted into Mobil's central engineering office in Princeton. There, my real travelling began. My job description was simple; design and build refineries, chemical plants, offshore platforms, and other facilities whenever and wherever needed. With many assignments over the years, I worked my way further up the technical ladder and eventually was put in charge of engineering refineries and other plants. My jobs took me all over Europe, Canada, the Middle East, Asia and US. My most interesting project was the design and construction of the largest fixed offshore oil production platform in the world during the early

1980s. This was the Statfjord ' C platform in the Norwegian North Sea, which is stUI producing oil today.

After almost 31 years of sweating over design details, budgets, schedules, and fickle chents, I decided to retire at the relatively young age of 57. The retirement package was generous and the stock market had been very good to me. I took the plunge into retirement in March of 1996 and never looked back. Betsy and I built a home in Austin that overlooks the Texas hill country. We have a married daughter and a son in Austin, and two grandchildren. We thoroughly enjoy our new home, our easy Ufestyle, and the many new friends we have come to know. We stiU do a lot of travelling, mostly to Hawaii, California, Florida, and places in between. We have done several craises and now are planning a trip late this summer to Spain and Italy. Besides travelling, we enjoy skiing, boating, hiking, dining out and partying. Life has definitely gotten a lot better. Come and visit us in Austin anytime, we have plenty of room. My phone number is 512-5028667 and fax number is 512-502-1640.

Jim Kerwick: If anything, I've been kept busy. I married my "one and only" in 1963. Resigned from the Air Force in 1965. After two years with design engineering/constraction firms, I found a home in the defense industry. We had six children, two girls and four boys. My wife, Cathy, died in 1972.

Made it from diapers to dresses and suits; kindergarten to college; little leagues to coUege ball and communions, confirmations and marriage. I handled the periods of childhood, adolescence, puberty and adulthood with aplomb. (Sure) After 27 years, I retired in 1994 from Gramman. I have four grandchildren. I am a member of the 4G clubâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;considerate grandpa, budding golfer, avid gambler and so-so gardener. In addition, I'm an out of state SBOR. I attend Navy football, baseball, lacrosse and basketball games regularly in the Mid-Atlantic area and beyond.

Jerry Bennett (jbeimett@brevard.net): A few things during my long and misspent career: Graduated from USAF pilot training in '62.

Spent three+ years in and around Southeast Asia, driving or working in command posts with CI30s, and working in command post at Nakhon Phanom, Thailand's WW II era air fleet). Was, through 1967 and until an unknown later date, the only co-pilot to have survived a fatal C-I30 aircraft accident (Bao Loc, Vietnam). Stateside, spent most of my time at Langley AFB. Became an intelligence officer in '72...a mistake, but did have one very interesting experience. I debriefed a POW returnee who had spent seven years in Hanoi. He was one of the best, most reliable guys in the first bunch to come back, so we leamed a lot from him. I will personally guarantee that he has not seen a Jane Fonda film since he got back!

I then got out, picked up an MBA, and wound up back in the Air Force as a civil servant. Was Chief of Dowmange and Foreign Affairs Officer for the Eastem Test Range at Patrick AFB for 18 years.

Part of it was fun, part drudgery. Got to travel to various Caribbean Islands, Ascension in the South Atlantic, South Africa, London, etc. Best part was in 1982, when I was the chief focal point in the US for everything the Brits were doing at Ascension and south to the Falklands, passing the info on to HQ USAF, and essentially making things happen. Loved it. At least I won that war. Retired in January 1998, and I am working some as a consultant for a company trying to get the contract for the downrange stations. If we get it, I will work part time doing some of the best things I did before I retired. Otherwise, I'm losing golf balls, playing with my family tree, and goofing off. My phone number is 407-452-7620.

Ted Ardell (ted@technologypartners.com): Susan and I are just completing our tenth year as residents of Carmel, CA, which we believe to be one of the nicer spots in the worid. After seven years on active duty as a nuclear submariner, I spent three years with Bechtel and then 14 years with Impell Corporation. I retired for four years, and then moved to Carmel and became a partner Shipmate, September 1999

with Technology Partners, an early stage venture capital firm. We havefivechildren and one granddaughter. We are fortunate that they all live reasonably close so we are able to see them often.

Susan and I continue to enjoy skiing, golf and travel. We would welcome anyone coming out our way and can arrange golf games on a very short notice.

Bud Bronson (leb@haleyon.com): 36+ years after graduation, here is our story.

From USNA, I went to Sampson where I met a strawberry blond nurse (Bobbie Silva). Went to Sub School and proposed to her. Was assigned to COBBLER and we married in June of '63. After qualifying in subs, ADM Hyman Rickover '22 suggested I'd like to go to Nuclear Power school.

While we were in Vallejo, our first son Larry arrived. After Nuc School, I was sent to Dam Neck for SSBN Weps School and number two son, Andy, joined the gang. While on JA.\IES K. POLK. Mary Beth appeared. Then went to SPADEFISH and we thought we'd found out what was causing the kids, cause none sho%ved up on that tour. Left USN in June '71. but while in grad school (University of Michigan). Keaver arrived. I was hired

by Tacoma Boatbuilding as their junior Naval Architect and spent nine years going up the corporate ladder. In mid-1980,1 started my own design firm in Seatfle and have been doing commercial vessels since then. In 1988. Sam Windsor joined me and we have had mild success and lots of fim "messing around in boats." Our family now includes in-laws and four grandchildren. Bobbie is still active as a RN, and is a weaver in her spare time. I picked up an USCG master's Ucense and saU on deUvery and sea trials on occasion. For the last 15 years. I've been active in Sea Scouts.

With the nest empty, we've room for a wanderer or two. H: 253-941-0538: w: 206-782-2233.

Jim Noonan (jnoonan@exis.net): After ten years of active duty. I switched to the Naval Reserve, retiring in 1986. I swdied accounting at Old Dominion U., then went to PWC. NorfoUc. I then worked in the CicLantFIt Comptroller Department and later at Defense Finance and Accounting Service until I retired in 1998. Now. I'm on my third career with CACI, a govemment contractor, working at NAS Norfolk.

My wife. PhylUs, is a former Navy nurse. We met when we both were stationed at Guantanamo Bay. She left active duty in 1968. She later worked in civiUan hospitals and for a home health agency and retired last year. We have been married for 32 years and have two children, John and Marie.

Both graduated from Virginia Tech and are doing weU. John is in the rare coin business and Marie works for Arthur Anderson. I try to find time for sailing. Last summer, I sailed from Annapolis to the upper Chesapeake, Delaware Bay, up the New Jersey coast in New York, Long Island Sound. Block Island and Newport.

Gordon Callendar: After being commissioned in the CEC, I went to JacksonviUe, where I was decrypting messages during the Cuban MissUe Crisis. Kent Riffey and I even did a brief stint at GitMo. My next interesting duty was as OIC Bird Station in Antarctica during Operation Deep Freeze in 1966.

There, I wound up taking part in the first night landing ever made in the interior of the continent for a MedEvac. We improvised a skiway during the austral night. 55-gaUon drams cut in half, fiUed with diesel fuel and set on fire were the ranway markers. WWI vintage very pistols were used for ground to ground communications.

Next came two brief years in New Orleans. Here Arm (married five days before I left for Antarctica) and I got to see each other.

I volunteered for Vietnam with a SeaBee battaUon and spent 15 months in country. I arrived to see the last of the Tet actions, and the rebuilding of bridges, roads, and a ranway at Phu Bai. Most of our tactical work was for the Army. Sandwiched around these jobs, I got a bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. all in civil engineering at Georgia Tech, and an MA in history from University of Guam. While on Guam, we saw most of the usual tourist spots in Asia. We also venShipmate, September 1999

tured to some of the "more exotic" spots like Truk, Katrhmandu, Pagan (on the road to Mandalay), and the rains of Mohenhodaro in the Great Sind Desert. South Vietnam collapsed as we were packing out, and we spent our last two weeks deeply involved in "Operation New Life." as the refugees poured into the island.

I retired in 1981 as a commander, and she went to work for the Navy two days after I left. So, except for a weekend, we have been working for the Navy for 42 years.

My main "occupation" has been accumulating a collection of several thousand 2-inch military figures and equipment. We have it displayed in a series of scenes, 200 of which depict batties from 3500 to 1945 AD. The figures are my old toys my parents saved, newer commercialfigures,and many I designed, molded, cast, and painted myself. In late 1997, I got an ultimatum: The soldiers went; Ann went; or we built new barracks.

We spent 1998 doing the latter. We now live on a hiUtop (only in Florida is 130 feet above sea level, a hill top.) All the troops and humans are now in harmony. Neither of us play, but watching the golfers has been fun.

I've had two books published. The first I coauthored with my father (an Army pilot during WWn.) Relatives had kept the wartime letters of his brother, Alvin Callendar (for whom NAS New Orleans is named.) Alvin had crossed the Canadian border in I9I7, and joined the Royal Flying Corps. He flew the S.E.-5A Scout fighter all over the Westem Front until he was shot down and kiUed 12 days before the war ended. War in an Open Cockpit is the story of his exploits.

Geotechnical Engineering in the Coastal Zone was based on work I started while at Fort Belvoir.

Glenn Warner and Heinz Lenz strongly influenced me at USNA. I stiU play soccer with the Georgia Tech Soccer Club. I coached youth soccer for 12 years after retirement. We are very proud of our children. Winter, who lives near us, is an engineer for Champion International, Catherine has a reading recovery program in Houston and is married to a Lutheran minister.

Young Gordon is a '96 graduate of "that other school" on the Hudson. After a year in Korea, he has a scout platoon in the 7th Cavalry part of the Rapid Deployment Force. He recentiy married a young lady he used to date in high school. A photo taken at the wedding is attached showing Ann on the right and Jennifer between the two thoms.

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weU both in the miUtary and in civUian Ufe, One of my regrets is that I have not kept up with all the great guys who make up the WGNAC. What has happened to me after graduation will probably seem dull, but here it goes.

I went directly to Pensacola for flight training and got my wings in Beeville in 1962.1 went to Miramar to train in the F-8 Crasader and eventually wound up on Hancock with VF-211. I was one of the lucky ones to make three combat craises to Vietnam, before becoming an instractor at Miramar. After a year, I resigned to go to work for the airlines. I stayed in the Reserves and eventually had command of and F-4 squadron, VF-30I before retiring. In my career with Continental Airlines, I have seen the good, the bad and the ugly. Fortunately at present, it's very good. During the past 31 years, I've been flying as captain for 24 years. Additionally, I was able to serve as fUght instructor on four Boeing and Douglas planes for 12 years, and as an assistant chief pilot and as the Chief Pilot for Continental in Los Angeles. I assisted in developing and facilitating our Human Factors Crew Resource management program to train all Continental's pilots. We then sold the program to other companies around the world.

I have been married twice and divorced once.

I'm been married for the past 18 years to the former Cathi Conley of Berlin, NJ. We combined her two chUdren with my three (I got custody).

They are aU grown and out of the house, so now we just have a bunch of pet dogs that will never leave home. I have four grandchildren from my two daughters, two boys and two girls, I plan to retire next year, do some aviation consulting in safety and human factors, something I've been dabbling in for a year or so. I've lived in CaUfornia most of my life, and Cathi and I just bought a new home in San Juan Capistrano in an absolutely beautiful area where we plan to retire. If anyone is in the area, please stop by or call 949496-1989. The attached photo, and my parting shot is "BiU Newman eat your heart out."

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The Gordon Callendars Bob Hulse: Where has aU the time gone? It seemed at one point in time that the four years at Mother Bancroft would never end, but somehow it did.

Then, thrasted into the real world with all its politics, stupid wars, successes, failures and many other trials and hardship, most of us have survived, endured, thrived, and somehow completed the last 38 years with at least some measure of success. Now I hear from my old Plebe Summer "wife," Chuck Davis, and I swear that at least on the phone, he hasn't changed one tiny bit (weU maybe one.) He's still the same likeable, positive thinking guy that I'm sure has served him

What has Mike Moore been doing for the last thirty-eight years?

I961-I963: San Diego—TWINING. TWO Westpac craises as chief engineer (was such a bummer). I put in for flight training, Seals/UDT, submarines and the Army to stop the pain. Shipmate and roommate was Dave Jeremiah, later to be Chief of Vice to Powell.

1963-1967: Sub school then to Pearl Harbor.

GREENFISH—was so good I would have become a lifer if I could have been paid for performance, but they wouldn't hear of it. Three Westpacs and lots of special ops, ala Blind Man's Bluff. After resignation, I took SABALO through shipyard overhaul as chief engineer and the only diving officer for our sea trails on my last full day in the Navy.

On 20 November 1965,1 did the smartest thing I have done so far in life and married a Irish Catholic girl named Pamela Donahue, who stiU sleeps with me and is my very best buddy. The first of our three daughters, Kimberly, was bom nine months later! Kimberly is my favorite.

1967-1970: Like many other USNA grads including our very own Ernie Moreno, I went to work for the Trane Company as a commissioned salesman. Toughest thing I have ever done was

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tell my very conservative parents that I was leaving the Navy to become a salesman. Second daughter, Molly bom in 1974. Molly is my favorite.

1970-1999: Went to work for one of my smallest Trane customers at a company called Southland Heating and Air Conditioning. I now am Chairman CEO and own most of what is now Southland Industries a national mechanical engineering and construction company with eleven offices, more than $200 million/year revenue.

Our third daughter. Heather, our baby, was bom in 1974. Heather is my favorite. I have lived for the past 25 years in RoUing Hills Estates Cali. fomia on the Palos Verdes Peninsula. Have recentiy bought a beach house in Del Mar where I hope to gradually chill. I have been a member of San Diego CC for the past 20 years and have not played nearly enough.

Susan and Ted Ardell have become very good friends and golf and travel companions. Sue and BiU Catlett, we do not see each other nearly enough, Mike and Joan Moynahan rendezvous with us occasionally for golf and libations. We visit that little old lady and golf club maker Dick Gr«gor at Pinewild whenever we can. Have made myself a promise to visit Jackie and Dan March more as our Washington, D,C„ office is very busy with the market so good. I recently had lunch with Ernie Moreno at Tyson's Comer. All of these guys are doing great and it is always a kick for me to see them. I travel a lot and take Pam with me half the time. She's a golfer and will soon beat me, but I do not care because it is so much fun. I will keep working probably forever because I still really enjoy what I do.

Cyberspace Nooze From the sunny climes of San Diego, Don Grinnell reports on the Left Coast gang: The second Tuesday of another even numbered month has passed and with it brings news of another great luncheon in San Diego. Just a reminder to any prospective visitors, we meet at the Casa de Bandini in Old Town State Park for our luncheons.

On 8 June we had fifteen classmates on hand.

They were: Jack Allen, Joe Berkley, Gary Carlson, John French, Don Grinnell, Mike Hoernemann, Bob Kline, Bill Kraus, Bruce Maxon, Steve Mayian, Mugs McKeown, Mark Moore, Ed Oleata, Dick Rothwell and Leo Willetts. Mugs had seen Bob Hulse a couple of days earUer and he was going to try to make it.

We had not heard from Jay Shower for a couple of months and there was wonderment as to his whereabouts. A couple of days later, we found out that he was visiting the North Pole by aircraft and that is from a very reliable source with USNA credibility. There is a report that Jay had a little problem at the pole because the Global Positioning System drops out of lock, sort of a longitude Y2K problem. We'll all be waiting for Jay to tell the entire story at our August or October luncheon. Jay is another of our traly amazing Classmates.

The luncheon was called to order first by our waitress, with a call for Margaritas and Dos XXXs and then by Bill Kraus. The first agenda item was Steve Mayian's latest joke. This guy is fantastic. He has the jokes and stories before they make the email rounds.

Next on the agenda would have been Mugs, but he arrived a little late. Mugs was headed for the Paris Air Show the following day with his traly fair Mimi. Not to be outdone by Steve, Mugs arrived with a ready service locker full of new and risqud jokes. He was still teUing new ones as we ate and ordered a second round. Sometimes, after a couple of margaritas and a load of nachos, everything gets a belly laugh. Bruce Maxon can usually be counted on to pass along a humorous or wry comment that will warrant a belly laugh. It was really another great andfriendly'61 gathering.

On the business side of things, we're going to have our traditional beach party in late September and we'll be setting up the Army/Navy game party before too long. Looks like it will be a breakfast buffet on the waterfront at the Ballast Point, Sub Base again.

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Tampa's finest WGNACers A little change of subject: On 10 May, Pat and Ed Oleata, Steve Mayian and yours traly, took a pier side tour of JOHN C. STENNIS. What a ship, what a flight deck! Those fourteen ladders to the bridge made me most appreciative of the small ships I served on. Ed Oleata though, bounded up those ladders like he was still a Mid. Jim Joyner: Sharon and I will be moving from St Charles, MO, back to Virginia Beach in September, so I plan on being a bit more active when it comes to Class stuff. Give my best to Classmates. P.S. Played in a all-academy golf tournament in June.

Army pukes won, but we know they cheated.

They can't be trasted.

Dick Petrucci: The attached photo was taken in Tampa following our May monthly luncheon. Actually we took two pictures: one under cover out of the sun for fear that the glare from all of the bald heads, especially Mel Long's, would over expose the fllm; and the pictere that I mailed to you. Left to right are: Tom Rooney, Dick Ardavany, Al Goins, Mel Long, Dick Petrucci, Dom Guerrierio, John Butler, and a Woop. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 12:00 noon at the Steak & Ale. Would be nice if WGNACers visiting the Tampa Bay area or other Floridian WGNACers would join us.

Seen and Heard Around Town.

Welcome back to the states to Ginny and Kent

Riffey who retumed form a long deployment to Asia, and are now semi-settled in San Francisco for the next year, while contemplating their deployment next year to an emerging Third World county called New Jersey.

Don't know if you caught a front page spread in the Wall Street Journal last June featuring Dick Michaux. In a great article titled, "Can Old School CEO (Dick) and His Wired Progeny Bridge Intemet Gap?" the difference between philosophies developed by our generation and those of our kids are discussed.

Hugh Duncan forwarded a very long front-page article from the Idaho Statesman featuring a tribute to the recently retired CEO of Idaho Power, Joe Marshall.

Upcoming Class Events Washington area Class Luncheons on Tuesday, 14 September and 9 November.

Also, plan on coming to one of Navy's football games this year. Our home games are: Georgia Tech—4 September; Boston College—18 September; Air Force—9 October; Akron (Homecoming)—23 October; Tulane—13 November. Our new tent has been an atttactive addition to our tailgate area. Come on down and join the SBOR's* and cheer Navy on to a great season. *Staunch Bunch Of Regulars.

"Get ft Done W i t i i ' 6 1 "

Homecoming 1999 See all the details of this year's Homecoming Activities on page 36 Check out page 6 for details on this years Homecoming Golf

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Pres: CAPT Richard J. Hayes, USN (Ret) h: 703-461-3582; e: USNA62@erols.comSec'y: Howard Pinskey h: 410-974-1962; e: PlNSK62@aol.com RO. Box 3380, AnnapoUs. MD 21403-3326 Greetings from Annapolis The brigade is back and Navy football '99 gets into fuU swing this week. The annual summer flyer went out last week with some good gouge. If you didn't get it. let us know. Here's our Class news this month.

Class News Paul TWly sends us word from Florida: Enclosed is a nautical picture of Joe Broz and myself standing on the bow of my 26' center console near Marathon, in the Keys. Joe and I were able to escape and spent a great four days laughing and scratching and. oh by the way. we got to fish a Uttie. We caught a few dolphins when the wind cooperated. Bill Cliff was supposed to join us but had to attend TWA flight school as part of his transition to captain of a larger Boeing aircraft. He will finally be based out of San Francisco. Joe is stiU a VP for Fort James and is currently Uving in Mississippi trying to keep from acquiring a southem drawl. I am stiU working as a Director of Information Systems and Logistics for Boeing at the Kermedy Space Center. Susan and I are w eU settied in Cocoa Beach. Beat Army!

Joe Broz and Paul TuUy Dan Curran and four other Classmates participated in a high powered foram in Rhode Island: Recently, 15-17 June 1999, the Secretary of the Navy convened the 50th Annual Current Strategy Foram at the Naval War CoUege in Newport, RI. Distinguished guests from aU walks of Ufe, including members of the Naval War CoUege Foundation, were invited by the foundation to participate. The aimual foram consists of a series of lecteres and workshops aimed at a specific theme. The theme for the golden anniversary foram, "Discerning the Fumre: Implications of Global Change for Military Force," is a reminder, according to the secretary, that we continue boldly, in government, miUtary and industrial leadership, to determine our nations security needs. The target date was 2010 when our grandchildren will face some set of problems, probably different from what our children are facing now and different again from what we, our parents, grandparents and others have faced since the birtJi of our coundy. 2010 is only eleven years away and two years before our 50th Reunion. Hmm, the Class of 1912 was holding their 50th when we were First Classmen. Makes one think a little. I've included a pictm-e of five distinguished (or perhaps not so distinguished)

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1 to r: Pete Gingras, Snuffy Smith, Dan Ciuran, Dick Brown and John LaPlante guests who participated in the foram. What looks like a halo by Snuffy's and my head is actually a reflection of the camera flash. Dick Holbrooke, the chief Bosnian negotiator, had been scheduled to speak at the foram, I think he saw Snuffy's name on the attendance Ust and decided to hide, especially after Snuffy crushed him on the Frontline program. I assumed, and Snuffy confirmed, that he and Holbrooke aren't the best of friends.

All else remains quiet in the Rhode Island area.

Best Wishes.

John Costello's retirement was quite an affair, as evidenced by the diverse attendees.

Greg Chauncey sent us the story and photos: John Costello retired as Executive Director, Office of Special Projects on 2 April 1999, after 41 years of Navy service. This included active duty aboard SSBM's and later civil service in NavSup. His retirement ceremony was 7 May 1999. at Ft. Myers Officer's Club. In attendance, paying tribute to John, were representatives from ASN, SecNav, CIA, DIA, NavSup, DCMC, DCAA, this was alU that we are allowed to mention. In addition, Greg found out that members of the Secret Service and the White House Staff attended. Everyone told us he did an outstanding job, but they were not allowed to tell us what it was or they would have to shoot us. Also, his doctors from Washington Hospital, that performed his heart transplant attended. John comically remarked "that they saved his life, and if anyone in the audience had a problem with that to take it up with them. He was presented the Navy Superior Civilian Award by RADM Jenkins.

RADM Jenkins and John Costello The following is from our Classmate Jack Hanley: Since 1992,1 have been the Chairman and CEO of Scientific American, Inc. publisher of the oldest continuously published consumer magazine in the U.S. Ironically the magazine was launched in 1845, a familiar date to all USNA personnel.

Although less so in recent decades, our archives are a gold mine of information about our military science and technology from the Civil War through the Korean War. An historian from Fordham, and an USNA graduate, has spent a good deal of the last two years in our Ubrary researching the development of the U.S. Navy early in this century. With that prelude, I should confess that I am writing with an entirely different purpose. I came across the enclosed piece from our magazine in the June 1999 issue and thought immediately that I should share it with our U.S. Marine colleagues. It was written by Steve

Around the cake were '62'ers 1/r Ben Birindelii, Ray Madonna, Dick Ridell, John, George Brown, Greg Chauncey and Phil Harrington

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Mirsky, one of our best staff writers. The first paragraph is particularly arresting: Semper Fly As the son of a former U.S. Marine sergeant, I got quite used, whilst a feckless youth, to the charming and affectionate sobriquet "maggot."

(And the Marine in question was my mom. What I was called by my dad, also a former Marine, would tum the air blue). An almost familiar pride, therefore came over me when I saw some recent glowing press for actual maggots, specifically, the turning, squirming, worming off spring of blowflies.

From Stew's grab bag: Mike Comforth reports being deployed with the Connie Battle Group, and wants to know if anyone else is still at sea.

Emit Dimotta reports that his seven children have provided him with seven grandchildren, with another on the way. For reference, if you can challenge Emil for numbers of kids or grandkids, send a note.

Mike Mcgrath reports that he is retiring from United Airlines on the first of August. Fore!

Dick Brodehl (rbrodehl@aol.com) is asking who else is living aboard and craising on their yachts.

Joe Monroe reports that The Mission is approaching completion. Check out www.themission.org.

Homecoming'99 To use a wom out cliche, this will be the last Homecoming Party for our Class this century. Your summer flyer has information and reservation forms. The date is Saturday, 23 October, after Navy beats Akron. The time is 5:30 p.m. and the location is at the Academy's Officers Club. Casual, after the game clothes, is the uniform. If you need any help, call Dick Hayes or myself.

That's our Class news for this September 1999 issue of Shipmate. As always your photos and letters help all of us keep in touch. Send them in.

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I'res: 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 Thanks to Denny Conley for providing the official account of his retirement ceremony this Febraary. Our last USN Classmate on active duty, with nearly 36 years of continuous service, Denny was the senior rear admiral on active duty at the time of his retirement, which was effective on 1 April.

Here are two photos from the ceremony. One shows Denny and Noriko being piped over the side. On the right are sideboys Paul Tobin and Denny Vaughan. In the other photo are some of our Classmates who attended. Left to right are Al Sherman, Jim Lasswell, Paul Tobin, Denny Vaughan, Jim Carter, Denny Conley, Bill Carmichael, and Chuck O'Leary.

Denny and Noriko made their formal farewell in an evening ceremony aboard INCHON ( M C S - 1 2 ) in Ingleside, TX, on 19 Febraary. In a dual ceremony, Denny also relinquished command of the Mine Warfare Command. ADM J. Paul Reason '65, USN, CincLantFlt, officiated at the ceremony.

Among the almost 500 attendees were Kathy and Bill Carmichael, Jim Carter, Jim Lasswell, Chuck O'Leary, Claire and Tom Meyer, Rusty Rank, Al Sherman, Paul Tobin, and Denny Vaughan. Paul

Aboard INCHON in Febraary Tobin and Denny Vaughan were sideboys for Denny and Noriko in a moving conclusion to the ceremony where they exited onto the ship's elevator and were raised out of sight while a vocalist sang "God Bless the USA." In his remarks, Denny expressed appreciation for having been honored by so many of our Classmates making the long trek to South Texas. Denny and Noriko have since relocated to their home in Springfield, VA, and are looking forward to rejoining Class activities in the area.

Our last Classmate on active duty, RADM Denny Vaughan, USNR, retired on 3 June. In the next issue, we'll have a full account of the ceremony and the cajun crabfest farewell party the Vaughans hosted at their quarters. Also next month, I'll have the story of the daylight craise some of our Classmates enjoyed aboard FITZGERALD on 16 June.

C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s are in order for Mike Bonsignore, who was very much in die news this summer. As Chairman and CEO of Honeywell, Mike was instramental in the merger of HoneyweU and Allied Signal that was announced on 7 June.

The merger creates a global technology company with revenues of $25 billion. Mike becomes CEO of the merged entity, which will be named Honeywell. The Chairman will be Lawrence Bossidy, Allied's Chairman and CEO. Upon Bossidy's retirement in April 2000, Mike will become Chairman and CEO. 1 have seen numerous articles about the merger, several of which have given high praise to Mike's managerial and leadership abilities. For example.

The Wall Street Journal said that he... "...epitomizes the global CEO. He has lived in five countries and speaks four languages. In his six-year command at Honeywell, he has visited

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nearly all of the 95 countries where the company operates. A self-effacing executive who insists that every subordinate call him "Mike." Mr. Bonsignore neither puts on airs, nor bullies his troops."

The day after the merger news, it was announced that Mike had just been named Chairman of the US-China Business Council. The Council is the principal association of US companies pursuing business with the People's Republic of China and plays a central role in key policy issues of significance to US businesses and the future of US-China relations.

We also congratulate Ron Terwilliger, who began a two-year stint as Chairman of the Urban Land Institute (ULl) on 1 July. He will be responsible for guiding the overall vision and strategic direction of the group, which has an operating budget of $23 million and 15,000 members. Established more than 60 years ago, the ULI is considered to be "America's pre-eminent voice for encouraging and fostering high standards of land-use planning and real estate development." Ron will continue as CEO of Atianta-based Trammell Crow Residential, though he expects to spend about one-third of his time on ULI matters.

Thanks to Bob Harper for submitting this accoimt of '63's participation in the annual bikeathon to benefit MS research: A moUey crew of Quality '63 fimess fanatics (not the term our wives used) once again assembled in the Blue Ridge foothills of Northern Virginia on 15 May. Appropriately enough, it was Armed Forces Day and another opportunity to crasade for funds to find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis, whUe also demonstrating the great regard and affection the Class has for our own Terry AbeU. This year the team consisted of Satch Baumgart. Jimmy Carter, Mike Cronin, Bob Harper, and Denny Vaughan. Special mention also goes to Dick WilUams, who trained hard for theride,but whose back strenuously declined the opportunity. The special mention is because he StiU got up and drove out to send our crew off at the starting line. He was the only one who remembered to bring a camera. Thanks, Dick!

The ride began in good weather and everyone settled into a comfortable (slow) pace. Among about 1,500 riders, our guys were widely recognized as 'Terry's Team." The folklore of the Old Men of the Bikes is legend in the MS Society.

This year, we estabUshed yet another record for the oldest team to compete (Terry reported that the team averaged 59.5 years).

While the course meandered through some very scenic portions of Loudoun County, all participants had some sharp words for the hills'. The accepted solution was to walk to the tops whenever the legs requested a break, recognizing that

the butt always concurred, with thanks, for such breaks. Most of the crew cycled the one-day (63mile) tour, with Bob continuing on Sunday, after camping overnight (crisp weather even for a Maine-iac) to complete 100 miles. The only incidents reported were aflattirefor Bob, a skinned knee for Satch, and an anonymous citation for biking on a girl's bike.

Additional sightings along the course were Mike Dunn's son cycling, plus a couple of youngsters from the '70s and '80s who spotted the team's USNA cycling team jerseys. It makes our guys look like they're going fast, even when they're not.

Related cycling news from the Class includes Clay Dugas' wife, Cheryl, who hiked from North to South Louisiana in May and Charlie "Goose" Gosnell who is looking for company to bike the MS 150 in Delaware (It's flat!) the first weekend in October.

Both Jay Gowens and Dave Robinson had been training for this year's ride, but were not able to participate at the last moment. Denny Vaughan has retired and will be living in Seatfle, but has already indicated his willingness to bike with the team again next year. You, too, can plan on joining them for yet another record setting venture next year on Armed Forces Day weekend. Reports are not yet complete, but the Class of 1963 is credited with over $1,000 support to the team and Terry at this writing; BZ! You can still contribute to the team totals by sending your contribution to Bob Harper at 202 Providence Road, AnnapoUs, MD 21401-6310.

Around the time of the bikeathon, L a r r y Marsh and Jim Ring visited Terry for a leisurely lunch.

Larry provided this photo of the trio.

Ring, AbeU, and Marsh in Fairfax, VA This very interesting account from H o m e r Smith arrived in late May: As we prepare to leave Arabia after eight years, it's time to provide some news. I switched from Line to CEC after two years aboard an LST in Yokosuka. I retired from the USN as a CEC captain in 1990, from Naples, Italy, where I was the

MS "Terry's Team" bike riders Harper, Baumgart, Vaughan, Cronin, and Carter Shipmate, September 1999

Chief of Infrastructure for AFSouth (NATO's southem region). The poor guy who relieved me got all the Bosnia business. Before, I had normal CEC tours and command, and spent 21 of the 27 years outside the USA. I immediately went to work for Saudi Aramco (used to be just Aramco until the Saudi's bought out the four U.S. firms in 1988) as a project manager constracting petrochemical projects. I have lived in various oil patches in Arabia, and have played golf in oiled sand at 134 degrees. Yes, I'm sure my brain is fried; if the sun didn't get it, the homemade brews and wines did. Arabia is probably the most fundamental of all Islamic countries (ignoring Afghanistan) owing to the holy mosques; as a result there are no theaters, libraries, bars, etc. and no pork or alcohol available. However, living on an Aramco compound is just like a military base, with theaters, libraries, stables, and an oil facility instead of piers and runways. Moreover, women can drive (only on the compounds), so my wife, Jean, drives across the street to visit, just to show her stuff. When we were in the USA in January buying a home, the Saudi's replaced me with a Saudi and, rather than take a job with another move, we thought it serendipitous to "repatriate," as they say it here, I married Jean McKibben, whom I met while at grad school at Ann Arbor, MI, in 1966. She had just graduated from the University of Michigan and out-earned my LTJG pay, so I knew a good thing when I saw it. Thirty-two years later, and we're still going strong. Coincidentally, my roommate, Willy Kaman, met Jean's roomie, Bev Scales, at our wedding, and are a few years behind us in wedded bliss. We have one daughter, Courtney, still single but getting closer to the altar, who resides in Santa Barbara, CA. We recently sold our house in Coronado and decided to be close to our kid, so we bought a house in Santa Barbara. Our new address is 1925 Eucalyptus Hill Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93108.

From central Virginia, comes this communication from Will Settle: The Richmond Chapter of the USNA Alumni Association had a dinner on 27 May at the Commonwealth Club in honor of the six high school seniors from our area who had received direct appointments to the Academy and the two others who will be going via NAPS. Steve Duncan was our speaker. As you might expect, it was a most impressive address on the subject of service to one's country and the higher calling of a military career. I think the parents were even more impressed than the youngsters that their boys and girls are taking the veil.

My youngest child, Harriet, graduated from the University of Colorado on 14 May, and she and I were able to look up Penny and Hank Dalton while Jane and I were out in Boulder for the commencement festivities. Hank is now head of security at the Rocky Flats nuclear site, and they seem to be thriving in the dry air of Colorado.

I have done one of my periodic self-reinventions, and since Febraary have shed 25 pounds, become a teetotaler and discovered Jesus. You would not care to sit next to Will Settle on a transPacific flight. The weight loss was facilitated by daily 2,500-meter work-outs in the Medical College of Virginia swimming pool, and I recently began weight training under the tutelage of a former Marine enlisted man who is my trainer. If I had it to do over again and were in the Class of '03,1 should elect to go out for Brigade boxing and take my commission in the Marine Corps.

Another electronic correspondent was Daryl Rabert, who sent this news by email: I recently bought a house on St. Simons Island, GA. We will probably move there for good in two years. As my wife and I were packing three-quarters of our belongings to be moved to Georgia, I came across some memorabilia from our days at USN A. My mother had saved the hand designed Christmas Dinner menus from '59 through '62. They are in excellent condition, so I had them framed and they are proudly displayed in our condo. Our Classmate, Dick Bachmann designed the Christmas '62 menu.

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Daryl sent a nifty photo of himself with Ed "Skip" Wilkinson, taken at a dinner meeting of the Chicago Chapter of the USNA Alunmi Association in late April.

Skip Wilkinson and Daryl Rabert at the Chicago Chapter meeting Several men responded to my inquiry about Ucense plates that show loyalty to the Class of 1963.

Russ Berry wrote to say, "Over the years I have had USNA-63 in New York and Connecticut. We retired to Pennsylvania two years ago and now I know why 1 couldn't get it here." (Ed Kolbe has the Pennsylvania plate.) Jack McDonald checked in from New Hampshire, "Here in the Live Free Or Die state, the coveted plates are issued to yours traly, for about five years now, much to the disgust of Bob Lagassa. Bob feels they should be his, as he claims to have once had them. Why one would give up the plates and move away from the state can not be explained. However, I have no intention of giving them up." In Florida, OIlie D o n e l a n ' s car carries USNA 63 and Dave Bingemann has 63USNA. Among our loyaUsts in Virginia is Jerry Prather, who tells us, "When Virginia authorized license plates featuring the Academy crest and the U.S. Naval Academy name on the plate, 1 signed up for one and received JSP 63. It's StiU on the road in the Virginia Beach areaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; for as long as the '91 Dodge Monaco and 1 last."

The last to check in on this topic was Jim DeFrancia: The commentary on license plates in the June issue prompted me to a long overdue communication. In the first instance, I'm proud to be the holder of "Navy 63" plates in both Virginia and Colorado. As the years go by, however, I'm finding that this overt identification increasingly inhibits my abiUty to Ue about my age!

Cynthia and I were pleased to host the Class of 1963 Foundation Trastees and Officers at their winter meeting. The gathering included Pete Carrothers, Steve Duncan, Sonny Glassner, Kent Maxfield, Roger Mehle, Dave Puckett, Jim Ring, Dave Robinson, Will Settle, and Bruce Webb. Apart from attending to some serious Foundation business at an extended meeting, everyone did get a chance to enjoy the mountains, good fellowship, and a healthy ration of good wine.

I had further occasion to see Will Settle just a few weeks ago. His son, Alex, is a resident in the Aspen area and was married in Glenwood Springs on 5 June. Cynthia and I were privileged to attend the delightful ceremony and shared the festivities with Penny and Hank Dalton, currently residents of Boulder, where Hank is directing clean-up of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal on behalf of the Department of Energy.

I also communicate quite regularly with Ron Terwilliger, recently elected Chairman of the Urban Land Institete. Candidly, Ifindit to be the most prestigious of the various real estate organizations. But I must confess to prejudice, since I am a member of the Board of Trastees and have also been asked by Ron to serve as one of his officers as his term commences on 1 July.

As for my own activities, they continue to be focused on a variety of land development

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projects. I am active in large-scale community developments in Baltimore, Philadelphia, Seattle, and Reno. We are also about to initiate a program in Acapulco, Mexico, with Citibank and have just started work on a 6,000-acre ranch near Aspen (so that I have an excuse to spend moretimeat home).

My partners have aggressively grown our company's other activities, and we now have a national presence in both commercial development and hotel ownership and management.

On the family front, Cynthia and I are pleased to report that oiu' combined brood of seven are all doing very well. T\vo daughters are in Seattle (one in marketing with Eddie Bauer and the other with a software company). Another daughter is in graduate school at the University of Denver, another in the television industry in New York, and the youngest daughter, an artist, now resides in Istanbul. The elder of the two boys is a film and video director with a private production company in Florida and the younger is in law school at the University of Virginia. Two of the brood are married (one daughter and one son), but no grandchildren to report as of this date.

Cynthia and I had occasion to enjoy a delightful dinner visit with Judy and Dick Arvedlund some months ago when passing through Wilmington. Dick continues as the financial advisor to the Foundation and we are all much indebted for his fine services in that regard. I also had occasion several months ago to speak by telephone with Buzz Barlow. He and Cecelia are both well and content in his FBI retirement in Edmond, OK. Edith and Max Ricketts are expected in Aspen in late July. Max has a very strong aversion to air travel, but has committed to the drive from San Diego so that the two of us can commemorate the 35th Anniversary of our 1964 Saigon duty.

I've also had occasion to chat with Mike Rubel from time to time. I ttavel with some regularity to Seattie where Mike has his investment banking operations. In fact, we did the 200-mile Seattle to Tacoma bike ride together a couple of years ago accompanied by Ron TerwilUger. I claim honors for that endeavor, incidentally, since I did the entire 208 miles over two days while Mike succumbed to several miles of SAG wagon assistance and Ron was assisted by riding a tandem with his trainer!

Hasn't this been an excellent collection of news about our Classmates? Thanks to the contributors, and thanks in advance to those of you who will be sending me news for our next issue!

Be sure to visit our Web site at: www.USNA63. org. There's lots of good stuff there, just for you.

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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.niindspring,com/ ~gunsmoke26o/USNA64 Hopefully, all of you reading this month's column have completed making your arrangements to attend the 35th Reunion, As 1 write this column at the end of June, we have already filled our bank of rooms at the Crystal City Hyatt Regency and nearly 300 Classmates have indicated they will be attending one or more of the Reunion weekend events. September first was the cutoff for making reservations for the various Class events (tailgate party, Saturday night dinner dance, buses, etc.), but I'm sure Sandy Coward and his Reunion committee would take a last minute reservation from someone who was able to change plans and attend the Reunion. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Here's anote from John Howland (MoneyMinds@ aol.com) about a recent meeting of the Chicago area Alunmi Chapter: The Class of '64 won the Tumout Trophy at a record breaking dinner the Chicago Chapter had for James Webb on 26 April. A number of new highs for the Chapter, including attendance of almost 200 for the event. Plus, they sold more than 140 copies of Jim's new book The Emperor's General.

John also sent along some news on the Classmates shown in the accompanying photo.

Jack Mumaw is enjoying his retirement as RADM, USNR (Ret.) and so is his wife, LilUan. Jim Ayers just happened to be in town on business. Jim is based in Playa del Rey, CA. Hal Anderson is fighting a few medical skirmishes and would enjoy hearing from Classmates. John Nuernberger is one of the three 7th Company Alumni in the photo (Jim and John H. being the other two). Roger Sweeney often makes the trek from Wassau, WI, to Chicago for major events, usuaUy bringing his better half, Barbara, along, John also reports that he continues to plug away at his investment business Money Minds in his spare time. John is currently the Chicago Chapter President and that probably accounts for the fact that the Class of '64 is pretty consistent in winning the Tumout Trophy at Chapter events, John also said, "if you find yourself headed to Chicago, be sure to check in as there are probably lots of Classmates in the Chicagoland area who'd like to say Hello."

Received an email update from Tom Murray (tomurray @ enter.net).

I am curtentiy a gentleman farmer in Bucks County Pennsylvania. My wife, Mary Ellen, and I have two sons (Bill Murray '93 and Robb, Carnegie Mellon '98). We would love to see Classmates passing the area. (We are only 15 minutes from the Pennyslvania Tumpike NE extension.) I have been selling real estate with RE/ MAX since the demise of Eastem Airlines.

In response to my plea for news for this month's column, Dave Parry sent in an update on he and his family.

A couple of significant events have occurred in the Parry household since I last wrote. Sandy and I became grandparents for the first time in December, when our daughter, Stacey, gave birth to Benjamin Michael Talotta in the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia. Young Benjamin has since been growing like a weed. I also changed jobs. I left INS, Inc. in March and began as the VP of Govemment Operations for Global Systems Technologies, Inc., Yardley, PA, in April. We also acquired our MPS Polymer Laboratory from INS, Inc. As a result of the changes, I'm still in the business of providing polymer concealment's for surveillance systems, and engineering/IT services for a number of govemment customers. The really good news is that one of our major customers is the FAA Tech Center in Pomona, NJ. The Center is only five miles from our new grandson's house in Absecon, NJ. Now I can visit my GST offices in Absecon and grandson on a working trip each week. See you at the Reunion.

Received a short update from Roy Hammock (RoyHammock@aol.com) Roy reports that island Ufe is a littie slow for dynamic news, but that he and Beverly just celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary and are looking forward to seeing everyone at the Reunion.

Tom Swartz (tswartz @muse.sfusd.kl2.ca.us) emailed news on some West Coast Classmates.

I just received your email and I'm responding with some West Coast scuttiebutt for our column.

Susan and John Alich just happened to appear at a Good Friday service, in Monterey, that my two sons and I were attending during a mini-vacation. Since Susan is Luke's Godmother, it was quite a surreal experience, John and Susan have moved to 2985 Alta Ave Carmel, CA 93923-9315, John is working in Silicon Valley and commutShipmate, September 1999

I to r: Jack Mumaw, Jim Ayers. Hal Anderson, John Nuernberger, Roger Sweeney and John Howland ing on the weekends. So now Carmel has both Clint Eastwood and John, One of them just bought Pebble Beach golf course, Charlie Shoemaker (oldshoe@concentric.net) has moved into the bay area or at least out of hiding.

I ran into another Classmate who was checking out my son's high school for his child. He gave me his card and I'm sure that I will find it or remember it right after the Shipmate deadUne. I'm looking forward to our 35th. At our 30th I tried to organize an early moming ran to the Vietnam Memorial. This time I think I'd like to lead an early aftemoon NAP following the tailgate party. Not only wiU it be more popular (I ran alone) but also it may save Uves (mine).

Jeff Jeffries (Jeffriesjd@aol.com) also responded to my plea for news: Back in Febmary, I was notified that I had been selected as one of Penn State's College of Engineering Outstanding Engineering Alumni or OEA as they refer to it. Apparendy it is the highest award the College of Engineering confers and it was quite a surprise when they notified me that I was one of the recipients. They have been giving this award for some 30 years and nine individuals were in the "Class of '99, so to speak. Over the years, 190 graduates out of more than 72,000 Uving alumni have been OEA's. I told my wife that when I looked at the accompUshments of the other members of the "Class" I felt as though I should have been in the back handing out programs rather than in the front getting recognized.

Anyhow, they invited us back to University Park the second week in April for a couple of days, and I have to say that Penn State did a first rate job of making aU of us feel pretty special, nice dinners, time with the faculty and swdents, etc. I was especially happy that both of my parents were able to attend as weU as my wife, Cathy.

Jeff also reports that he has made hotel reservations and ordered football tickets for the 35th. 1 am sure I speak for all of us when I say congratulations to Jeff for what I'm sure was a well-deserved award.

Bill Dell (BiUdell@aol.com) emailed an update from his recent trip to CaUfomia: Suzie and I just got back from a quick trip to Califomia where we had an opportunity for a short, but wonderful, visit with Connie and Joe Boeddeker at their beautiful home in Saratoga.

Joe and Connie are great, stiU wishing for grandchildren but so far sons Steve, Brian and Gregg haven't given up the bachelor lifestyle. I thought the Class should know that Joe had a real honor bestowed on him on 25 June 1999. In his current position as President and CEO of The Enterprise Network (TEN), Joe was selected as Enttepreneur of the Year at the Northem Califomia Enti-epreneurofthe Year AwardsBanquet sponsored

by Emst & Young LLP. TEN designs, builds and operates a network that facilitates use of local resources to commercialize NASA and current technology and to promote enttepreneurism. Now

Shipmate, September 1999

that Joe has won at the state level, his activity will move on in national competition. Winners at the national level will be determined sometime in the faU. Joe's email isjoeboe@ten-net.org should anyone desire to get in touch and wish him weU! Congratulations to Joe as well!

Once again, I must close a column with news of the death of a Classmate. Kelly McCutchen passed away on 24 May at age 56. Kelly was living in Virginia Beach, VA at the time of his death. Survivors included his daughter, Elizabeth Ann McCutchen; a sister, Ann Crawford McDonald; and a brother, Carlton D. McCutchen. The funeral was held on Friday the 28th in Virginia Beach. Please remember Kelly and his family in your prayers.

Many thanks to Scott Bushnell and Chuck Higgins for passing along the news regarding KeUy's death.

Don't forget to make your reservations to attend all of the 35th Reunion events. You can get information about the Reunion on the Class homepage.

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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 '65 Class Home Page: http://www.users.planetcable.net/~daveand We hope that this edition of Shipmate finds all the '65ers and their loved ones well and ready for the busy fall season. With all the vacationing, reunioning and kicking-back behind us we can concenttate on the really important things in Ufe. First up this month, is the news from the world's number one Class secretary, Dave Anderson (he is not writing this month's column). A quick glance at the header of this column will alert the careful reader to the fact that the Davester is no longer enjoying the balmy breezes of the islands. He and Judy are now back in the hinterland. It doesn't get any more "hinter" than Carlisle, PA! It tumed out that Judy, who is still on active duty in the NAV has been reassigned to a post in that fair city. Love raled out over pleasure and Dave has put his surfboard in storage and made the move east. It is not known when, but the probability is very high that he and Judy will retum to their beloved islands after Judy's tour at the Army War College is over. Dave continues working with SAIC via a fancy-dancy

computer setup. This move took place back in July so by the time you are reading this, the sand between their very active toes will be but a pleasant memory.

Much of the email generated stuff received this past month came via the '65er email club that uses about one-half of the total Internet capacity of the world. To say that this is an active group would be a gross understatement. If you want to see the lights dim in the big room that holds all those mammoth intemet computers just throw out a hot topic like The Flag Desecration Bill or an issue like "should a USNA grad be allowed to bypass active duty to play professional football?" Stand back! There will be such an onslaught of email and counter emails that one would think life on this planet was about to end. For the most part, it is all very cordial and pleasant as the two sides of an issue are presented, discussed, re-presented and re-discussed. It seems that the average lifetime of a burning issue is about two weeks. Sea stories are also very entertaining on the 65 email chaimel. We will not try to capture here any of those kinds of things. Rather, we will try to stick to the news of these times. So, once again we ask that if you move, change jobs, have a gathering of Classmates and so forth you will drop Dave a Une either by email or by some other means.

From Charlie Morrison (Morrisonch@aol. com) we have received the following: Susan and I are looking forward to remming to the AnnapoUs area. My retirement will be at Fort Myer on 29 September, and we hope our house in Crownsville will be completed by then.

You have heard that old joke about how a boat is really a hole in the water into which you pour your money. We now have a hole in the ground west of 1-97 and our builder is busy pouring our money into it. We just hope we don't ran out of money before he rans out of things to do!

Les Jacobi (jacobil@onr.navy.inil an(/jacobil@ erols.com) has checked in with the following update on his doings: Thanks for the updates, one of the few ways to stay in touch. By the way, I no longer work for Noesis Inc. I am now employed as a senior systems analyst at Johns Hopkins University AppUed Physics Laboratory. My job at the Office of Naval Research remains the same, in that I am stiU coordinating ASW development initiatives,..just a different name on the paycheck. My emails remain the same.

This next one came via Tom Murphy, who has passed this on to the attention of any Classmate who can respond. It has to do with Classmate Jim Hart, who died on 23 May while playing golf in England.

The foUowing letter wiU be self-explanatory: A gentieman I met at work informed me of your site in hopes it might help me. My father was Col James G. Hart, USMC (Ret.). He was a member of the Class of' 65, a decorated Vietoam Veteran and a 25 year career Marine. He died of a heart attack on 23 May, in Bristol, England, while playing golf. During the Vietnam conflict, he served as a Skyhawk and Phantom II pilot and was also Force Recon. He spoke Uttie of it and what I know I know from my mother. I am trying to locate anyone who knew him so that I can pass along the news of his passing. Also, that they might know of funeral arrangements once the information becomes available. I unfortunately don't know of any units or squadrons he might have been part of, only that his call sign was Vulture and that he was also a member of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots. If anyone in the Class of '65 would like to help me, or who wants more info, please email me. John Hart (phiberSl l@aol.com).

Concerning Jim Hart, the foUowing letter was sent to us from Charlie Morrison shortly after Jim's memorial service. We beUeve that it should be shared with the entire Class.

Jim "Speed" Hart was memorialized at a service in the intimate Protestant Chapel at NAS

Pensacola. Present were his widow, Martha, their two sons, Andy and Matt, as well as Matt's wife and their two children (ages 1 and 3). Jim's first wife, Barbara Hart, and their son, John, were also present. From Jim's extended family were his sister and two close cousins. Many other friends and acquaintances were also present. I was able to drive down from Fort Benning to be there as well. In that way, the Class was represented.

The Marine Corps sent a colonel to present the flag to his widow and a firing detail and Color Guard to honor Jim. Even the official. Chaplain Nix, happened to be a former Marine. His son, Matt, and a personal friend from Jim's days as the F/A-18 Homet program manager each shared personal and heartwarming memories. Family and friends gathered at the O'Club after the service to comfort one another with good memories of a distinguished Marine, Colonel James G. Hart.

For me this was a very emotional experience, like watching "Saving Private Ryan." Jim and I shared a two-man room the last half of 1964 and we were good friends. We understood each other.

That was important because Jim was a very intense guy. I had not seen Jim since his wedding shortly after graduation, yet I feel a great sense of loss at his passing. Maybe it is the Nation's loss. Airborne, Combat Diver, Recon Platoon Leader in Vietnam, Honor graduate from Flight School, F-4 Fighter Jock during a second tour in Vietoam, Test Pilot, Designated USMC Shuttle Pilot, Commander of the Marine Air Test Unit at Patuxent River, Jim did it all!

Last week, I bought Tom Brokaw's book The Greatest Generation. In it, he tells how our parents saved the world from the Japanese and Nazi Empires. They also gave us their values and we, those who were bom of that "greatest generation," have been Cold Warriors. We led diose who came behind us in an ideological war against world communism and won. Jim was one of the finest of our generation, the Cold Warriors.

Thank you, Charlie, for representing us all at the memorial service for Jim and also for the nice words that you shared with us about him.

Next, we relay a report from Jim Taylor, who advised us all that RADM Bernie Smith, is Commander, Naval Warfare Development Command located at the Naval War College.

We next tum our attention to an update from Gary Van Haaren (CARY.G.VAN.HAAREN@ cpmx.saic.com) who says: Dave, 1 started with SAIC on 22 March '99 as business manager for the new SpaWar Systems Engineering and Integration omnibus contract (FedSim Task Order), SAIC code name Paradise.

I work for Pete Renfree '69, who is PM. My wife is a civil servant, business and financial manager for the chief engineer of SpaWar. We moved out here in September '97 when SpaWar ttansitioned to San Diego. Prior to SAIC, I worked for Integrated Systems Control, Inc., here as a PM on a SpaWar Systems Center effort. Before that, I worked as a PM at Integrated Systems Analysts, Inc., in Crystal City doing NavSea CSE support. I retired in '86 from NSWC, where 1 was Supply Department Head. I am basically a conttact management weenie by trade. Part of my job as business manager for Paradise is to keep those deliverables rolling in on time. Our contract is off to a good start with 20 TACs open worth over $2M, so I keep busy. The contract ceiling is $197M over a three-year POP, so we expect a lot more. The scope covers the entire command including the Systems Centers. Our PMO is located in the Pt. Loma complex on Hancock Street. If you get to San Diego look me up.

Thanks, Gary, for that update. One should note that bit from Gary was written from one SAIC person to another. We now tum our attention to an administrative matter concerning the VA Health Care Enrollment. The next item comes from John Marymont (jmarymo@ibm.net):

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Pat and Pete Reiniger, Karen and Denny McComb, Chris and Pete Lumianski Last year, I received information that to be eligible for VA Health Care, it was necessary to enroll, which I did. However, I just received a letter which stated that although I am currently enrolled in priority group 7 (the lowest) through 30 September 1999, the VA cannot assure that they will be able to continue my enrollment after 30 September 1999. It seems to me that we, as veterans, should be contacting our Congressmen about this situation. If you could share this information with our Classmates and get their reaction I would appreciate it.

We appreciate the opportunity to pass along such tidbits of info which many of us would otherwise miss. Maybe someone out there will benefit. Now Gordon Riddick (riddicg@cpf,navy.inil) checks in with this report: Dave, I was visiting the Web site for first time in awhile...great job on the site. Just wanted to update you on my email address...we've changed over from office codes to a name convention at CincPacFIt. Jim Taylor and I see each other frequently, since we're on the staff together. Also ran into Jim Amerault last week in San Diego at the American Society of MiUtary CompttoUer's annual Professional Development Institute gathering. Before coming out to PacFlt last June, I was at LantFlt HQ for a number of years and saw Paul Reason and Mike Luecke from time to time. Small world. Jim will be retiring later this year, so the list of active duty Flags will dwindle a littie more. It will be interesting to see who the final one is...my guess is Jim Amerault, since he just put on his third star as CNO N4 and may be around for a couple more years. Keep up the good work on the Web site. Hope to see you at an USNA luncheon soon.

This next item comes from a Classmate who left USNA to go to UT. He did not give us his full name, only F.D. Gibson III (FDGVOL@aol.com) and since 1 did not know him 1 can not fill it in. Perhaps someone out there would like to drop him a Une. Here is what ole "F.D." had to say: Was surfing the net recently and discovered the home page. I was in our Class, but left at the end of our third year in 1964. I graduated from University of Tennessee College of Law in 1966 and currently practice law in Maryville, TN, just outside of Knoxville. Would like to be added to email and address directory. My address: F.D. Gibson III, 116 E Harper Avenue, Maryville, TN. I was in the 3rd Company 1st Battalion. I was curious about some of my Classmates and have been going through email directory. 1 have been following USNA sports and the current basketball coach at Navy is Don DeVoe, former coach at UT. OK, now let's hear what RickAdams (radams@ uti.com) has to say (via his bride, Reeney): Rick and I will be moving into our new house.

Our address will be 26150 West Leslie Drive,

Channahon, IL 60410; 815-521-0238, Our email address will stay the same. If it changes, we will let you know. Now that you have our new location, we hope to hear from you.

Mike Donohoo (donohoo65@hotmail.com) dropped the following note to Pete Gness: Just a quick note to let the Class know that '65 pulled off a bit of a coup at the Atianta Chapter of the USNA AA. Bob Bush was elected vice president and I was elected president of the Atlanta Alumni Association. Bob is a retired commander and I was the one who crammed a fouryear education into three years. Actually, the Academic Board asked me to leave at the end of my third year because I was "academically inept." If any of our Classmates are in the Atlanta area around the third Friday of the month, we would welcome you to join us for lunch at our chapter meeting. If you are in town, give me a call at 678-297-6749.

Via hard copy (paper) we have the following from Hughes Grumpier who filed an update with Jeff Lewis: Once again, Jeff, the amount we owe you for the outstanding effort you make for all of us escapes me. You can see by the card, things are changing for us. Julie and I bought a chunk of wildemess three years ago and have progressed to: shed built, power brought in, pole bam (30' x 40') completed, phone in, well in and septic too, (In about that order.) I have designed a place to suit us. (At last, not something someone else wanted,) The foundation and roof are conttacted out and I will attempt the rest. If I don't make it by the time the snow flies next winter, I'll be dead. Julie will kill me! That's motivation!

Doug Bayless (walt@lifeasart,com) reported in that he and Mary are still in the San Diego area.

They moved back to Coronado about a year ago, Doug is still operating a business consulting company and has branched out to web site design and maintenance, Doug and Mary live at 540 G Avenue, #C, Coronado, CA 92118, Bob Elder checked in with a job change. He is now with Chesapeake Consulting but still lives in the same place in Santa Clarita, CA, L i k e w i s e , Jim Roorbach report that he has left IBM in April, but did not say what is next on his agenda.

Now, thanks to Denny McComb, we have photo to present and to dress up this column. This shot of Pat and Pete Reiniger, Karen and Denny McComb and Chris and Pete Lumianski was taken from the top of Lookout Mountain in Phoenix.

Karen, always with it, remembered to wear the appropriate garb for the occasion.

We are coming to the end of this column. However, we have saved the best for last. Just last week 1 received an email from Joan Robinson, the wife

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of our deceased Classmate, Pete Robinson. She announced her engagement to Doyle Borchers. whose wife, Jeanne, had died about a year or so ago. Doyle and Joan had been working up to this engagement over the past few months. We send heartfelt Good Wishes on behalf of the entire Class of "65 to Doyle and Joan.

Lee Rathbun and Steve McDonald Dave teUs me that there is another picture going with this column. That's good. However. I did not see it and have no description of it, but here it is!

Thanks to all who contributed to this column.

Please remember to send in the photos to Dave at his new address (see column header). Have a good autumn and Beat Arm\\

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Pres: V.ADM John S. Redd, USN (Ret) Sec'y: CDR Mike Bau-d, USN (Ret) 63 Franklin Street. AnnapoUs. MD 21401 e: baird@toad.net West Coast Sec'y: Robert G. Johnson, Jr., Esq. 30131 Town Center Drive Suite 147, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Class web site: http:// www.usna66.org September at last, and football too. To start off, I wUl present the residts of our recent Class President elections. As you should note in the header, Scott Redd is now our Class President, Scott sent me an email to update me on his location and provide some other news. His working address is Scott Redd, President, NET Schools C o r p . . 201 Ravendale Drive. Mountain View. CA 94043; redd@netschools.net; w: 650-230-3625, and h: 650-694-2716 (Temporary). Scott's original address in Annandale is still good, with Scott Jr. and two cats there more or less permanentiy. Tertye and Robin (nee Bob) Bellas recentiy hosted Donna and Scott for a wonderful dinner in their mountain aerie overlooking SiUcon Valley. In Scott's words: George Moore, with his bride SteUa Kennedy, and Don Winners also attended. Great evening!

Robin's a venture capitaUst (affectionately known as vulture capitalist to those of us on the startup dole) specializing in things medical. George puUed a logical (if you're the smartest guy in the Class, that is) career change from nuclear engineer to Utigation lawyer a few years back. Don fUes for Saudia Airlines, based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and keeps an apartment half way around the world in San Francisco. I suspect I probably am in second place among USNA '66ers who've logged miles on Saudia, going back to my ComFifthFlt days.

In personal news. Donna and Scott marked the arrival of grandchild number one: WilUam David ChamberUn, bom to their daughter, Anne, and her husband, David, in Alexandria, VA, on 13 June 1999. Scott believes he is clearly a future President, if not a Reel Commander. Thanks Scott, and congratulations on the grandson and your election to Class President.

Jim Angel (James B. Angel Ph.D. Chair, Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Dept. Samford Shipmate, September 1999

University; jbangel@samford.edu; phone: 205870-2716; fax: 205-870-2607) sent die following email: I received my Shipmate today so I thought I'd write with an update. I) My wife, Linda (Lou) and I became grandparents for the first time in November. Our daughter. Holly, and her husband, Lee, had a baby girl, Caroline Elisabeth Dymond, Picteres are available on request. 2) I spent last January teaching at Samford University's London Study Center, I enjoyed London and the surrounding area so much that Linda and I retumed in March for a tour of England, Scotland and Wales to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary.

I'm scheduled to retum to London in the summer of 2000 to teach once again. 3) In addition to my departmental chair duties, two years ago I was given duties as Associate Dean, School of Education and Professional Studies, dealing mainly with the budgetary process, 4) This past March. I was inducted into the Miami High School Football HaU of Fame. I joined Buddy Coleman '64 who was inducted the previous year. Our team was voted high school National Champs my senior year when I was the quarterback. I subsequenUy became a defensive safety when I arrived at USNA and scoped out my quarterback competition (Staubach, Bickel, and Cartwright). 5) I see Classmates Frank Hughes and Gil Royal on a semi-regular basis at our Alumni Chapter's dinner. Frank owns all the namral gas in Birmingham and Gil is on the committee to bring a pro football team to Birmingham so he can play again. Best regards.

Thanks Jim, great update.

Tom Bernier checked in saying that the timing was about right (seven years) for an update. He's been working on the development of services and facilities for senior citizens, trying to ensure that he will have a place that won't and can't tum him away regardless of how crasty and obnoxious he becomes. Tom's first venture went well, and he and a paitner planned, developed, and have operated a project they named Evergreene Retirement Village in the CharlottesviUe area. He says that Evergreene was also the first assisted Uving facility in Virginia designed, buUt, and programmed for people with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. They also developed a non-dementia assisted Uving facility, and have been selUng cottages for independent living on their 25-acre campus.

Will Trafton checked in to announce that he was promoted from Executive Vice President to President of Intemational Launch Services (ILS). ILS is a Lockheed Martin joint venmre with two Russian companies that provide launch services using Atlas and Proton rockets. Their offices are in San Diego. Scott Sears provided some additional material on Will which highlights his prior work as associate administrator for the Office of Space Flight at NASA. Will was in charge of establishing the poUcies and direction of NASA's human space flight programs, including the Space Shuttle and space Station programs. This experience, along with his knowledge of the Adas rocket product Une, made Will particularly well suited to lead ILS. Congramlations Will, and thanks to you and Scott.

Far Arrington updated his status with this email: I have been working hard in our Agency war effort and outsourcing some programs. Plan to work a couple more years or so. It does feel nice to be able to retire at anytime (since last summer). Still active with Hash House Harriers and attending the Americas' Interhash in Pittsburgh this September. The Al is a major one, many foreigners come, I just joined the Smith & Wesson Collectors Association. I've become a 'collector of firearms' and joined the NRA. I shot Expert Pistol and Rifle at USNA, so guess this was logical thing later on to do. Quite a change for a handgun control advocate a year ago. I'm attending the SWCA's yearly meeting in Portland, OR in

July. Quite a unique group of individuals, many have authored books on the subject, I collect S&W revolvers and high quality pistols, e.g..

Heckler & Koch, SIG Sauer, Beretta, Walther, etc. Love the hobby and I've become an expert shot again. Also, feel much safer environment with the knowledge I've gained. Wish I'd done this years ago. John Jackson (my roomie) has invited me to the Army-Navy game this fall.

Haven't been to one since '65. We're driving over from Milford, DE, where he now lives.

Dave McKie sent me a letter with a biography of Tim Beard. I'll let you read Dave's comments, which follow.

On 20 May our Rotary Club of Sacramento (the largest Rotary Club in Califomia) had the honor of hosting RADM Tim Beard as the speaker at our annual Armed Forces Day program. Tim spoke before an audience of over 300, which included a large tumout by Navy League members, as weU as representatives from various local military commands. A brief summary of his talk follows: In July 1998, Tim assumed command of the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center (NSAWC) at NAS FaUon, NV (about an hour's drive east of Reno). NSAWC was formed in July 1996 by the merger of three Navy commands: The Naval Strike Warfare Center, the Navy Fighter Weapons School (Topgun), and the Navy AWACS School. The latter two moved from San Diego when NAS Miramar was closed by the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) initiative. His command includes a staff of 850 Sailors, Marines, and civilians; and they fly 24 F-18 Hornets, 7 F-14 Tomcats, and 3 SH-60 heUcopters. NSAWC's primary mission is to train the Navy carrier air wings, with a charge to be the authority on training and tactics development for Navy Air. Over 20,000 personnel are trained annually. The air wing training at NSAWC keys on integrated strike warfare, air superiority, and combat search and rescue. Carrier air wings are provided intensive combat strike planning instraction and are given the opportonity to plan and execute combat strikes against an aggressive enemy Air Defense System on the NSAWC range.

The chaUenges the air wings receive are more sophisticated than those currently faced in combat. Tim described the "Forward From The Sea" strategy currentiy employed by our Navy, with of course heavy emphasis on the role of aircraft carriers. Although the physical presence of an aircraft carrier is awesome, it is largely the embarked air wing that gives the carrier the abiUty to project power ashore. The next topic Tim covered was the readiness problems faced by NSAWC, which are somewhat of an indicator of Navy-wide problems. He was candid in his description of the parts shortages and the consequent downtime suffered by a significant number of his aircraft late last year. However, he said that there has been steady improvement since then. Also, he feels that Congress is aware of the problems and, hopefiiUy, cognizant of the fact that it will take far more than one year of increased expendimres to make up for years of declining budgets. The audience was extremely receptive to Tim's message and followed up by peppering him with questions until time expired. Altogether a really good presentation!

My thanks to Dave for this information. Tim, if you're reading this article, send me your address and particulars. Thanks, Mike.

Before I give you some address updates, Scott Sears also set me two emails regarding other Classmates. One stated that in May, Secretary of Defense Cohen announced President Clinton had nominated Carl Fulford for reappointment to the grade of lieutenant general, with assignment as the Director, Joint Staff. At the time, Carl was serving as Commander. U.S. Marine Forces Pacific; Commanding General, Fleet Marine Forces Pacific, and Commander, Marine Corps Bases Pacific. The other stated that Delphi had named J i m Maniscaico as general director for Delphi Interior Systems. 1 know you join me in wishing congratu-

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lations and continued success to both.

Now some address changes: Tom Bernier, 3499 Bumley Station Road, Barboursville, VA 22923; Ed McKinney, 360 Magothy Road, Sevema Park, MD 21146; Harry Maixner, 1007 Roberts Court, Fredericksburg, VA 22401; Dwight Caldwell, 8313 Ardsley Drive, St. Louis, MO 63121; Vem Morgan, 2934 Virginia, Houston, TX 77098; Rick Grant, 2675 Ox Bottom Road, Tallahassee, FL 32312-3551; Jim Gillogly, 2211 Charles Way Spring Hill, TN 37174; Russ Puppe, 242 Crossing Creek N, Gahanna, OH 43230-6107; John Kuechle, 18605 NW Cervinia Court, Issaquah, WA 98027-7854; George Conn, 75 Trinidad Bend, Coronado, CA 92118-3228; Bruce Dyer, 1730 Kingsgate Court, Alexandria, VA 22302; Mike McQuaid, 6 Rustic Bend Place, The woodlands, TX 77382; Denny Zveare, 2108 Vista Cove Road, St. Augustine, FL 32095; Frank Burkhead, 3617 Pleasant KnoU Drive, San Jose, CA 95418-1922; Bennette McGraw, 2255 Grandin Road SW, Roanoke, VA 24015-3529; Tom Doyle, 2050 Kansas Avenue NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33703-3432; Tom Murphy, 14149 Atascadera Avenue, Corpus Christi, TX 78418; Bruce Touve, 4810 Surveyor Drive, San Antonio, TX 78219; Pete Leniart, Box 15824, Clearwater, FL 33766; Bob Titcomb, 36302 Lankford Highway, P.O. Box 3 3 1 , BeUehaven, VA 23306; Andy Beck, PO. Box 5612, Virginia Beach, VA 23471-0612; Gary Zopf, 29471 Via Valverde, Laguna Niguel, CA 926771867; Dick Hulse, 11 Sherri Lane, Middletown, RI 02842-5411; John McGrath, 2918 Oakleaf Drive, San Antonio, TX 78209-3025; Bob Temme, 617 Cedar Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23452-1805; Tony Lore, S. Drake Drive, Bay ville, NJ 087211508; Bill Wright, 8740 Tuscany Avenue, Apt. 302, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293-8656; and finally, Dave Shapland, 10041 Dove Ridge Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89117-0516.

Ed Blackwood, Rick Davis and his son Scott, Al Nilsen peeks around Beth Blackwood

So, that's it for September. My thanks to all who provided news for this edition. Hope you're all having a great summer. Until October...All the best... Mike!

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Pres: CDR David E. Church, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: LCOL Jim McNeece, USMC (Ret) 4832 Solomon Dr., Annandale, VA 22003-4041 h: 703-425-1380; f: 703-425-5073 (call before faxing) e: SCRIBE67@AOL.COM I have a dearth, a veritable dearth, of text from which to work! That's the bad news. The good news is that I have several photos that have turned up in the last few days. We had the Induction Day picnic on Hospital Point on 26 June and 1 picked up some pictures. I'm not sure how clearly the group shot will tum out, but there were 26 of us there along with wives, kids and grandkids. It was a great aftemoon. If you weren't there you missed a bet!

The picnic photos are courtesy of John Craighill.

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Buddy Bames and Larry Johnson talkin' it over We only had a couple of surprise attendees: Buddy Barnes showed up taking some time away from his airplane driver job with American Airlines, and Jim Hensley made it in from Reno. Jim says it's really great out there and invites Classmates to come on down! He also got the award for having come the longest distance. Buddy tried to claim the recognition by virtue of having flown in from Europe, but an executive decision was made that since flying long distances is his actual job, he was disqualified. Tumed out, though, we had to inaugurate a new category for distance: Pete Pace made sort of a virtual appearance from Germany.

At 1:00 p.m., Dave Church crawled up on his soapbox (he always has one in the ready locker), quieted the crowd, and announced that at that very minute, in an O'Club bar in Germany, Pete was raising a glass of beer to the 36 years of the Class of '67, and better beer than what we were drinking, I'm sure. Pete, we Ufted a glass with you!

Mike Martin was another one who gave me a picture. Even better, he followed up by sending some text to talk about it! I'm also looking for-

ward to the report from him next year from France.

He makes a good plug for an outstanding Alumni Association offering, too: The three astoundingly handsome men leaning against yet another ancient artifact are, left to right: Mike Martin, Sheldon Arey, and Gene Zaiser; even more handsome were the wives attending, but sadly, they are not pictured. The photo was taken in the Greek Peloponnese at the Sanctuary of Hippolytes. Class of '67 has been represented by two to four couples each year for the last three years on the Alumni Association's Alumni Campus Abroad tours. Highly recommended by '67 attendees as modesUy priced, well-organized and good fun. The typical group size is 30-40, mostiy couples, but always a few singles and guests of Alums. Next year, the target is Provence, France.

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Mike, Sheldon, and Gene holding up the shaft Somebody sent me a press release that said Cliff Bream has been made CEO of Net Command Tech, Inc, of St, Petersburg, FL. Cliff was previously senior VP and general manager at General Research Corporation. Net Command Tech develops and markets software and hardware products that lets users of personal computers and other electtonic devices send and receive video and data over the

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Pres: RADM Kendell M. Pease, USN (Ret) Sec'y: Leo Kuehn 531Wilson Road, Annapolis, MD 21401-1061 http://www.usna68.com

Mike, Richard Macke '60, Ken, Eric Honour '69, Bob Bailey '70, Don Barber '79 Intemet and corporate intranets. From the press release, it sounds like he has a big job in front of him. Congrats, CUff! As usual, I eavesdrop on email. I find out Uttie tilings, like Ken Ptack stopped by and visited Mike Delong the third week in June. Mike's the commanding general of the Third Marine Aircraft Wmg at MCAS Miramar, CA. Ken said Mike had just gotten back from a "Frog" flight (that's a CH-46 heUcopter for the uniiutiated) and pointed out that he had to fly ten times a week. As Ken said, "I guess when you own the car you can take it out whenever you want." I think Mike's prone to exaggeration; I'U bet he only fUes half that, but I'd take it! In his spare time. Ken is the president of INCOSE, the Intemational Council On System Engineering. On 10 June, they had the 1999 INCOSE Intemational Symposium in Brighton, England. A picture of Ken and Mike Egnotovich along with other USNA stalwarts in attendance appears above.

1 was honored to be invited to Ken Barausky's retirement from the Reserves at the Washington Navy Yard on 11 June. We'd had some miserable weather the previous few days, but Ken Uves right so it tumed out to be a great day for an outdoor ceremony. Ken was, of course, appropriately commented upon by the guest speakers, but he got in the last shot. After the honor guard passed in review, the band closed with two songs of Ken's choice. The first was Nervy Blue and Gold.. .and I wondered why he did that one first. It's traditionaUy last. Then, the band strack up the second tune: "Zip-a-dee-do-dah" and I understood! He's definitely moved to the low stress track! Ken and JuUe, Welcome Aboard'. Ken will continue in his civilian job at Lockheed Martin.

OK. Here are the bits and pieces, most picked out of notes I see flying by in cyberspace. Phil Guy attended the San Diego Chapter Alumni Association meeting a couple of months ago where USNA Superintendent John Ryan gave an update on what's happening at the Academy. Bill Cross is ranning the carrier programs for the Navy as the Program Executive Officer for Aircraft Carriers working out of Crystal City in D.C. He says he enjoys it immensely and sees great things for our new class of carriers called CVNX. Finally, I ran across an article by Tony Principi in the May issue of The Retired Officer, the magazine of The Retired Officers Association. Tony was speaking out in favor of repealing the restrictions on dual compensation by retired officers. He emphasized that the current requirement for retired pay reduction in the case of govemment employment after retirement keeps many retired officers from accepting government jobs. He says the govemment is missing out on a good deal by driving these folks away. I know my own case very well.

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and this is exactiy why 1 did not take a government job after retirement...and I'd have been a good deal!

1 told you those were bits and pieces! I got an email a few minutes ago from Dick Kirtley as he prepared to send me a letter, but that will be next time (right, Dick?). There ain't no more for this go aroimdâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;That's it...Goodnight!...Jim P.S. The football tailgate themes are "branch" dishes, start times are 10:30 a.m.

Not so fast! I just received the following from Dave Church. Everyone on the list server has probably seen it, but for those of you who are not, take a look at this: Classmates, The 1998 Donor Report is on the street. All donors in 1998 should receive a copy.

On page 9, we (1967) have a top bilUng! You'll see our crest is featured on the graph! We were #1 amongst all Classes in "number of donors" with just under 400 (374). There never has been a Class yet to crack the 400 donor in a year mark, we almost made it!

An interesting stat in the "contribution doUars" category is the top classes generally had a few big donors: a few mega-buck gifts kUled our allaround effort to be in that top ten, but we came close. The participation (%) showed us at 50%, pretty good and in the fight. Only 16 classes bettered us (many were at 51-52%). In the '60s decade, our 50% participation was tops by a landslide! What a Class! '67 is great!

P.S. If you have not had the opportunity to donate to the Class project and would like to, please give me an email or a call. Likewise with membership in the Alumni Association, we are at 72% (25% life and 47% regular): pretty good and the best of the '60s decade, but not what it could or should be! If you are not a member, please join; or, if already a regular member, upgrade to Ufe membership. (Get that roomie or Companymate who isn't a member to join!)

It's a hot one in early July in AnnapoUs. But, watching the evening weather, it seems to be like this just about everywhere around the country except the Pacific Northwest. Oh well, heat or no, I've got a deadline and I'd better get this column together and sent.

Missed passing on a short email message from Bob Munsey forwarded from the First Battalion email coordinator, Kevin Reardon, a couple of months back. Bob reports that he married Lauren Anne Trimmer in June, She is the business manager at Virginia Wesleyan College. She was with Bob at our 30th Reunion last fall. She has two daughters, ages 12 and 11, Bob's daughter is also 12. His son. Bill, will be entering Purdue University in the fall. Congratulations, Lauren and Bob. Steve Haines has been keeping me posted on some of Denny Blair's activities in Denny's new post as CincPac, A couple of A^ovy Times articles reported on CincPac's ttip to South Korea back in mid-March, and about his first planned trip to China in May. Steve included a picture of himself, Jon Mills, and Denny's wife, Diane, taken with Denny following the Change of Command ceremony in Hawaii in February, Steve also included a picture of '68ers at a hoHday party back in December 1998 at Todd Hyde's.

Posing for the picture from left to right were Jim Treadwell, Steve Haines, Kent McQuerter, Todd Hyde, Bob Duggan, and Tom Teach.

Thanks for sending us the info, Steve.

36th Company-mates with new CincPac and wife, Diane The 25 May edition of The Baltimore Sun had a nice article on Jim Webb in conjunction with Jim's book-signing visit at the Naval Academy Store

West Coast Holiday 1998 gatiiering of '68ers at the Todd Hydes'

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(Mid Store) diuing Commissioning Week, Jim was promoting his latest book, The Emperor's General, which is a "fictionalized account of Gen Douglas MacArthur's exploits in Japan at the end of World War n, told through the eyes of his 23-year-old aide," On the sad side of the Class news this month, 1 have to report the passing of Classmate, Charlie Westcott, He died on 25 June 1999 of an arthritisrelated illness at St, Joseph Mercy Hospital, Mt, Clemens, Ml, He is survived by his wife, Susan, and two sons, Jason and Andrew, Jim Cullen forwarded the muster list for the Washington-area luncheon held in early June. Joining Jim at the Crystal Gateway Marriott Terrace Restaurant were John Almy, Jim Dare, Bob Eberth, Steve Erb, Walt Hogan, John Mayer, Mike McHugh, and Bill Metzger. A reminder that luncheons start at about 11:45 a.m. and the dates for the rest of the year are 7 October and 2 December, It's a very reasonably priced buffet and parking under the hotel is free with validated ticket.

My last bit of news takes me a bit down memory lane. As noted in last month's column, my wife, Mary Anne, and my son, Steven, and Deborah and Mike Mullen's son, Michael, received appointments to the Class of 2003. Steven and Michael had been Classmates and friends at St. Mary's HS in Annapolis, I must say that even though I've lived here almost 27 years now, 1 July 1999 was the first 1-Day 1 have attended since our own! 1 will try to refrain from using this column to share too much of my personal feelings of an only son sort of following in my footsteps, I know several of you have been fortunate enough to share these experiences with a son or daughter. Nevertheless, for me, seeing our son go through the process of that first day much as each of us did almost 35 years ago to the day really brought back many (repressed?!) memories of our 1-Day, It was traly an emotional experience for Mary Anne and me, as well as for all the other parents there, I'm sure. Seeing him at the Swearing-in Ceremony in white-works for the first time, sort of sheU-shocked like the 1,231 others there following a full day of processing, really tugged at my heart. It was also very special to have RADM Mike Mullen personally swear in, first Michael, and then Steven in front of the American flag in Memorial Hall before proud families and friends. What an auspicious occasion it was. And so, the Class of 2003 is off and ranning, literally. I can see this will be a unique and special experience for our entire family too!

That about does it for this month. Football season will be underway by the time you read this.

Hope for a good season for the Blue and Gold. God bless each of you and your families.. .Leo

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Pres: CAPT David O. Rose, USN (Ret.) EVP: CDR Pat Stroop, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: Walt Giraldi Tres: Steve Ward h: 703-864-1775; w: 703-620-2279 Corr. Sec'y: Dr. Steve Hudock 6006 Woodlake Lane, Alexandria, VA 22310 e: shudock@erols.com Class web site: www.USNA69.org Norm Brown '69, ComHeavenRep, started an interesting email string many of you have seen this past month: 30 years ago now we were sitting together in the hot sun in Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium awaiting our diplomas. Congrats on the

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30th, Classmates. Tim Halliday, our Classmate, retires at 2:00 p.m. today in Memorial Hall after five years as the head of Math and Science at USNA. I'm still here but wondering if, other than the flags, I might be about the last non-flag '69er still on active duty? Let me know if I'm wrong.

Blessings to you all, Hope to see you at the 30th!

Well, as luck would have it, several folks wrote in to comment. I've tried to synopsize their remarks for all of us to read: Dave Spriggs: I found it somehow poetic that I spent the 30th anniversary of our commissioning at sea as the Military Sealift Command observer on a sea trial of a Maritime Administration vessel. I didn't plan it that way, but I couldn't have asked for a better day than to smell salt air, see white caps and feel a gentle roll under my feet. Best Wishes to all my Classmates... and BeatArmy'.

Bob Fawcett: My retirement ceremony was also on 4 June, although I remained on the payroll until 30 June.

So, there are just a few of us still around. I retired from the Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Atlantic at Little Creek and we are planning to stay in the Tidewater area. Still looking around to for an adventure for the next thirty that will be as enjoyable and satisfying at the last thirty. Semper Fi, Bob Fawcett, Colonel, USMC (Retired).

Tom Cavanaugh: Until 21 June, Norm, you're not. On that day, CAPT Jerry O'Donnell will retire at MacDill AFB. He's currently with Central Command.

Pete Blackledge: I would remind that some of us went over to the "dark side" and became "one of those damn civil servants" (some would say there is nothing civil about us). Such is my plaintive tale, as I took off my uniform on a Friday aftemoon, following completion of my obligated service, and on the following Monday, put on a three-piece suit to became a civilian engineer for Naval Sea Systems Command, This was an interesting experience, as I did not previously know I was an engineer, and had never seen (and could not spell with assurance) the "gas turbine" plant for which I suddenly had responsibility. I think my crew training came in handy, as the rowers who did best were those who mastered the art of sitting down and going backwards. Somehow, I survived (as did Gloria Gaynor), and over two decades later find myself in my current job as Director for Aircraft Carriers and Amphibious Ships for the Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition). Working in the Pentagon for the past nine years should qualify me for Hazardous Duty Pay (or frontal lobotomy). But at least I have the pleasure of working with fellow '69 Classmates, Ron "Rabbit" Christenson (Head, Aircraft Carrier Programs, CNO/N885) and Ed Langston (DASN Expeditionary Force Programs), and periodically Larry Caviola (VP for Government Relations, Ingalls).

I've also ran into Bob Stoss, who is a lawyer for Office of Secretary of Defense. Although being a civil servant means never having to say "retire," the first opportunity for standard retirement is age 55â&#x20AC;&#x201D;and it's hard to believe that is almost here. It would be interesting to know if there are any other Classmates who have gone astray to the civil servant ranks.

George Jurand: You're not alone. Norm, I'm still on active duty as an 0-6, inspecting submarines at INSURV. I am retiring on 31 July after 30 years, all of it in submarines. I had a blast (actually being retained on Active Duty in a Retired Status until 1 August). After that, Diane and I are putting all our things into stowage, loading up our RV, and heading for the road for a year to see the sights and find a place to settle down in. We'll start in Canada and working our way south. We're thinking of retiring either in the Carolinas or Florida or maybe full time RVing.. .depends. No plans to work (life is too short). Unfortunately, can't make it to the Reunion due to conflicting family event.

FYI, fellow submariner Classmate NUs Sjostrom retired last month from his last assignment as ComSubLant Chief of Staff.

Rich Brown: Rich Brown proudly announces that after 30 years of diligent striving (well, maybe not fanatically diligent) he has been promoted to LCDR, I recognize that there are a few "flash in the pan" types that are a few lineal numbers ahead. That's OK, the race goes to the steady. Most of you guys will be telling sea stories in the old sailor's home while I'm sucking up big 0-4 bucks. It hasn't been easy, but I'm finally getting the duty I thought I was signing up for back in the summer of '65.

This comes to you from the Navy Medical Clinic in London where I am serving my two weeks of active duty. Oh well, just another LCDR. Last month I was somebody, I was the senior LT in the fleet! See you at the 30th Reunion. All you guys senior to me can buy me a drink.

Hal Williams: I will be relieved as CO SpaWarSysCen San Diego on 16 June at 2:00 p.m., and officially retu-e on 30 June. Seems like yesterday!

Tom Etter: Here is one more to add to your Ust, I retire for the record on 30 June, but am currentiy on terminal (someone has got to change that name) leave already working for Raytheon Services Company. I am the general manager ranning the local Raytheon plant here in the Tidewater area and having a blast in my new job.

Ed Langston: Thanks for your message and for reminding us of this special day. Sandy and I were in Bar Harbor, ME, celebrating our 30th double-day...30 years of service to the Corps and 30 years of marriage. For info purposes, I attended Col Hugh CNeill's retirement on 11 June and I will be the retiring official at Col Perry Dunn's ceremony in Orlando on 24 June. Both have served the Corps with distinction for 30 years. We will miss them. Looking forward to seeing aU the gang in September. Appreciate seeing all the guys respond to you. Semper Fi. Lynn Butler (c.l.butler@att.net): God Bless you Norm Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;you got it! I'm shifting my email flag from NavAir Washington Liaison to CivLant on 1 July. I was turning in the paperwork at Anacostia (PSD) and ran into Todd Creekman doing the same thing, so you can take us boto off the watch bill!

Gerry Doempke: Congrats to all non-flags who are retiring. As for a "flag," Keith Winters, Arch T\irner, and I (all beltway bandits now) were in attendance when Mike Hough had his second USMC star pinned on. Mike is a fellow NAPSter, and related a tale from our NAPS days. It seems that when facing another NJP for liberty violations, Capt Huff, USMC, our Batt Officer, told Mike that he had a better chance of making O-l than of ever making E-5. He was right! Congrats, Mike. AS for me, I now work on-site at OpNav N-6, It sometimes seems Uke the old days except for the wingtips, colored ties, and not having to stand watches. A bunch of boat-schoolers in the office, including several P-3 squadron mates, but no '69ers. On Memorial Day weekend, I rode RoUing Thunder. Long hot ride, but when I was parking the bike (Honda Gold Wing), heard my name called, looked up, and saw Tim Sullivan ride by with Gina Widhelm on his Harley. May be grayer, but don't feel older. Two bells.

In addition to these notes, we received word that CAPT Nelson Blish, USNR, retired on 26 June at the Navy and Marine Corps Reserve Center, in Rochester NY. Also, CAPT Paul Ross, USNR, retired on 10 July at the Washington Navy Yard.

Thanks, Norm for tickling the memory ttee for so many.

Heard from Dick Lyies who is having a blast as President and COO of The Ken Blanchard Companies, an international training and consulting company. He and Martha Uve in Poway, CA, which is a suburb of San Diego. They are celebrating theu" Shipmate, September 1999

thirtietii anniversary in August, and have three grown children, all of whom have completed college and are getting established. Dick has written three successful books. The latest, published in 1997, is titied, Responsible Managers Get Results, and was named one of the top thirty business books of 1997.

Under the heading of our '69 Leadership Conference (AKA Reunion): 11th Company Alumni Achieve another first!

The 11th Company Alumni are really gearing up for the 30th Reunion, Jim Speer, the 11th Company Rep, initiated an effort to maximize participation in the 30th Reunion events. Jim Slaight volunteered to coordinate arrangements for the football game. Their efforts far exceeded expectations... 15 of 16 active members of the llth Company committed to attending the Reunion events. Working through NAAA, Jim Slaight arranged for the group to have its own block of seats for the football game! If you're looking for a party,,.track down the 1 Ith Company! Oh, regarding the one Alum that has not yet committed â&#x20AC;&#x17E;.the heat is still on as the two Jims (Speer and Slaight) are now talking to his wife! Hardly fair but, we'll worry about that after we define what "is" is! To Jim Speer, Jim Slaight, and all of the llth Company Alumni...once again....BZ and thanks for your continuing, overwhelming support of the Class and the Foundation, You have "set the bar" for the rest of the Class, Doc Boyer has done a super job mnning down the old 6th Company gang on email. Hope we can see all of you at the 30th!

A late breaking tidbit came unexpectedly from Tom Wojciechowski. It seems that 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 Mary and Tom. Rich and Larry are with Continental Airlines. Brace 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 weU attended Class at the dinner.

Thanks for the notes and letters, guys. Makes this column fun to put together. Beat Army!â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

Steve.

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Pres: Fred Hall Sec'y: CDR Royal Connell, USN (Ret.) 1978 VaUey Rd, AnnapoUs, MD 21401 e: njrotc@arctic.nadn.navy.mil Please check out the Class of 1970 Reunion page on the following page.

Greetings, I am using a little different format this time to put out info on the upcoming Reunion, This is basically an editing of the letter we sent to all of you in an effort to ensure you got the word.

On the weekend of 1-3 September 2000 we will celebrate our 30th Reunion.

The Date: Labor Day Weekend, 1-3 September 2000 The schedule for this year's Reunion is different from that of years' past. We are starting the weekend off with the traditional Dinner-Dance on Friday night! This is for two reasons, fust to allow those who wish to tailgate all aftemoon and into the night to do so on Saturday. Second, to avoid problems if the NAAA should schedule the game to be a night game as they have for the last three season openers.

This also has the effect of allowing companies to get together on Saturday either before or after the game regardless of the kick-off time.

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On either Saturday moming (if the game is a night game) or Sunday there will be a memorial service and Class meeting. Topics will include Class elections, incorporation, and plans for the Class Gift.

This meeting will be followed by a branch.

If response is sufficient, we will set up a tailgate for the regular Homecoming weekend, the cost will be $25 per person. Please note on the return mailing that you wish to attend a tailgate on ? October 2000.

Hotels: The gold rush is on!

As last time, we are using Loews AnnapoUs as our primary hotel. We have reserved the entire hotel for Friday and Saturday nights, as well as 110 rooms for Thursday and 75 for Sunday nights. We are working with the hotel on rates, they will confirm rates nine months prior. The rooms sold out quickly for the 25th. Note that you want one of the Class of '70 reservations. Reservation numbers and rooms blocked for Class of '70 are: Number rooms blocked; Hotel name (location); Reservation #; Rates (*) 195; Loews'AnnapoUs; 800-526-2593; $160/ nt for 2 nts; $138 for 3 nts; $118 for 4 nts 50; Annapolis Marriott Waterfront; 800-3360072; $229 sngl or dbl-firm; (downtown, exHilton) 50; Radisson Inn (ex Holiday Inn; 410-2243150; $169/nt for 2 nts; $149/nt; off Riva Road, at Parole); for 3-4 nts-firm 50; Days Inn (Riva Road, near Parole); 410224-2800; $129-3 ntmin 30; Courtyard by Marriott (Riva Road, near Parole); 800-321-2211; $129 sngl/139 dbl, won't accept reservations until 15 Sep 99 (* Rates not firm unless noted, all rates exclusive of 12 % tax) Other local hotels: Wyndham Gardens (ex-Ramada, across from Mall) 410-266-3131 Residence Inn by Marriott (off Riva Road, near Parole) 800-331-3131 Historic Inns of Annapolis (downtown, Maryland Inn, Calvert House) 410-263-2641 Howard Johnsons (Rte 50 towards the Bay Bridge) 410-757-1000 There are others too, if these don't work and your travel agent can't find something, give me a call and I'll read some more of the phone book to you.

Dinner Dance On Friday night, Loews Hotel will serve a sitdown dinner for approximately 670 people with a dance floor and band. Overflow seating is available for approximately 300 more, but in separate rooms. Additionally, individual parties may be planned over the weekend in three separate rooms, which hold approximately 100 people each. Your early response to this mailing is important for our planning of the dinner dance.

Tailgate The game is Navy vs. Temple. We have asked to reserve the Class of 1953 Pavilion, which will allow us to serve food and drinks before and after the game, inside the stadium. Under NCAA rales, alcohol cannot be consumed inside the stadium during the game. We will have an auxiliary serving station ("Tap-a-truck") outside the stadium during the game. Food will be served throughout the game. Please note that to gain access to the pavilion, you must buy tickets to the game! Tickets can be purchase through NAAA. Call 1-800-US4NAVY. Dinner in King Hall We will not be making special reservations for dinner with the Brigade.

Buses Again, we are saving money by not contracting busses.

Favors Included in your registration fee is a basic package; we don't have a firm Usting of items included.

but I cannot delay putting out this letter. I will include those details in a column later.

Rings and Things The Balfour Co. will set up their desk again at the hotel from 1:00-3:00 p.m. on Friday, for those of you who might need to get your ring sized, order a pin to pin your new OAO with or even to buy a new ring. They still have the original dies and do a beautiful job.

There are also a few of the Class crest plaques which are left over from the commissioning of LAKE ERIE (CG-70) which will be for sale during the weekend.

Bottom Line So what's the bottom line? We must have your response back no later than the 1st of June 2000, so that we can order the proper numbers of class memorabilia.

The cost per person is $125. That means if you are registering for you and your wife, it will cost $250. If for whatever reason you may have to cancel, please let us know as soon as you can. Up until August 2000, we can refund your fees, after that we will have commitments to cover.

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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-ballston.com http://w w w.erols .com/horais/USNA 1971 .htm Tom Laboon sent in a letter and photograph from the New York countryside of Pawling where he is managing a large estate, including moving huge boulders and trees and constracting a worldclass garden. Tom says every day is a new adventure! He also provided an update on Andy Mazzara who retired in Febraary and is now working for Raytheon at Penn State. Andy's family will join him this summer. Tom also spoke with Bob Chimenti who is enjoying ways to minimize the number of days he has to fly for FedEx. Linda and Tom Hayman visited the Laboons recently at the estate. Tom is just about running the purchasing side of Proctor and Gamble in Cincinnati.

Tom Laboon, Linda and Tom Hayman at the Laboon estate Steve Ayers sent in his annual report on the 16th Company's 10th (or is it llth) "Testosterone Festival" held at Steve's house in San Diego in April, This was the first time the event has been held outside of North Carolina, so Steve commissioned a set of tee-shirts to memorialize the event. Shown wearing their tee-shirts in the group photograph are: (left to right) Mike Bluestein, Steve Ayers, Roger Young, Mark Macklin, Bull Luckey, and Paul Timmins. Roger and Paul arrived a day early

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REGISTRATION CLASS OF 1970 THIRTIETH REUNION Please fill out the following information as confipletely as possible.

We must have your registration by 1 July 20001!

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Call NAAA at 1-800-US4-NAVY for tickets

Please send this form AND YOUR CHECK Not Later Than 1 July 2000 to: USNA CLASS OF 70 1978 Valley Rd. Annapolis, MD 21401

Make all checks payable to: USNA CLASS OF 70

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Mike Kehoe hosted a Class gathering at his quarters on Captains Row at the Naval Academy in early June. Over 50 guests were in attendance, including Clay Dean (who organized the event) and Tom Gross (chairman of the 30th Reunion committee) who provided an update on plans for the next major Class reunion. The reunion committee is looking at many options for the 30th Reunion, including holding it on an off-weekend, having a dinner craise, and having the main dinner on Friday evening. Drop me a note at bhorais @ schafercorp-ballston.com if you have any feedback on these ideas.

The Web site continues to attract long-lost Classmates. Ken Jones contacted me via email recently and updated me on his activities for the last 30 years. Ken was a foreign national who left the Academy voluntarily after two years due to family commitments back in his home country of Uraguay. Several years after he left the Academy, his family immigrated to the USA where he Uved for five years before becoming an American citizen and enlisting in the Navy. Ken worked his way up through the ranks (E-1 to the E-8 board) until he was picked up for LDO. He has served on GUAM, GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER, and CITY O F CORPUS

16th Company at brunch in San Diego for the golf festivities and the remainder of the crew arrived in time for a weekend of gorging on food and wine and acting a fraction of their half-century ages. Steve sent additional photographs to document the event, including an elaborately set table with crystal plates and glasses embossed with the USNA crest (you don't really expect us to beUeve you guys ate off those plates, do you?).

Steve's dad, Willy Ayers '48, and mother attended the Saturday brunch with the 16th Company crew and took the enclosed documentary photograph.

Paul and Steve plugged in their electric guitars to give ex-Spiffy Roger backup for his improvisational renditions. And, they went to a gim show.

Bill Luckey moved recentiy to RockviUe, MD, where he holds a management position with Westat Corp.

Thanks for the update, Steve, including the extensive photographic documentation.

John Hubbard provided a summary of the third aimual 15th Company gathering held at Sue and Frank Fuchs' estate in beautiful FeUsmere, FL. The 15th Company reunions started after the Class of ' 7 r s 25th Reunion and have occurred every March. (Do I detect a growing trend for Company reunions?) In addition to Sue and Frank, the others in attendance were Carter and Geoff McMuUin, Jim "Ruda" Creelman, Cindy and Don Williams, Jay and Dave "Ziener" Polzein, Linda and Ric Travis, and Susan and John Hubbard.

Frank is a developer in the Fellsmere area (an hour south of Orlando) and Geoff is a 757 captain with American Trans Air Uving in Pensacola. Ruda is an assistant professor of physical and occupational therapy at Idaho State University in PocateUo, ED. Don retired from the Navy after 20 years, and now works for PRB associates, where he is involved in building the B-2 mission planner.

Don and Cindy Uve in Piney Point, MD. Ziener is the technology support manager for AON Consulting, including Uaison with the FAA. He and Linda Uve near Nashville, TN. After John completed his 20 years in the Navy, he and his wife, Susan, moved to Wilmington, NC, where he has been the plant manager for a waste-to-energy faciUty for the past seven years. Don led the story telling at the gathering and the group reassured John that he did graduate with ' 7 1 , even though his name did not appear on the 25th Reunion tee-shirt. Ziener and Jay came with an armful of 15th Company third

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reunion tee-shirts (another ttend...) and ball caps.

Frank took the crew out on the Sebastian River on his pontoon boat where the boatioad of ex-Mids and spouses enhanced the peace and solitude of the pristine environment with renditions of Jimmy Buffet's greatest hits and managed to scare off a 15-foot gator in the process. Don later embelUshed the story to include a 20-foot gator. The group did their aimual swamp buggy excursion on a ttact of wetiands that Frank leases. They wandered through the wetiands in the buggies looking for wild boar and other creatures and rendezvoused at a camp area for a cookout lunch. Ric added some unexpected entertainment as they were leaving when he hit a hill and got airborne. On a nostalgic note, John pulled an old photograph from his archives of several classmates in the Reflection Pool that he got from The Baltimore Sun following our last P-rade in '71. Shown left to right are Dave Polzein, John Hubbard, Jim Creelman, Al Legacy, Don Williams (mouth only), and Frank Fuchs.

CHRISTI. Now a lieutenant, Ken probably holds claim to the distinction as the most junior officer currently on active duty who was a member of the Class of ' 7 1 . Ken is on his last tour in Pearl Harbor before he retires. He is very happily married to Lisa and they have three fantastic children. Ken's address is on the Web site under the 8th Company.

He looks forward to re-connecting with Classmates.

Chip Grifnths dropped a few quick notes firom SttatCom in Omaha, NE. He recently had a great sushi dinner at Bob Speer's Oahu, HI, home along with John Brandes, while attending a conference on Asian security in May. Bob is on the staff of the Asia Pacific Center for Security in Honolulu, and John is Chief of Staff at SubPac in Pearl Harbor.

Chip is finding Ufe away from the ocean can be enjoyable at Offutt AFB, a real quaUty of Ufe location with college world series, great steaks, and Air Force base amenities. Also there for a short while longer is John Paulson, although he transfers in July to the Washington, D . C , area to assume duties as the Deputy Strategic Programs Office. The quarters where Chip and Cindy Uve are

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more than 100 years old, spacious and ready for entertaining guests, as John Shelton found out recently while watching Stanford play baseball.

Classmates, if you are traveUng through the Heartland, give the Griffiths a visit.

Bob Speer's deck overlooking the Nonh Shore of Oahu. 1 to r: John Brandes, Bob Speer and Chip Griffiths That's all 1 have for now. Keep the news coming via mail and email.

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Regular Membership: 42% Life Membership: 16%

Pres: CDR Dave Hogen, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CDR Rich Robison, USN (Ret) 12695 Catawba Dr., Woodbridge, VA 22192 f: 703-413-5376; e: robison_rich@prc.com http://www.charm.net/~bfant/usna72/72toc.htm

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Regular Membership: 40% Life Membership: 21%

Pres: Tom Storch Sec'y: CAPT Tom (TJ) Wilson, HI, USN 8310 Gushing Court, Springfield, VA 22153 e: tjwilson@erols.com; w: 703-697-8863 h: 703-913-0094; f: 703-614-1755 Classmates, You may recall last month 1 was expounding on the wonderful weather in the D.C. area and wondering what such pleasantness would cost in July. Well now I know. It is hot\ It's Plebe Summer hot\ 1 can only hope in September when you read this it is less hot than now.

I'm sitting here on 4 July 1999. Before I get to the goings on of the Class and your Classmates, let me relay to you a collection of facts relative to those who stood straight and tall on this most American date. The Declaration of Independence was signed by 56 men. What ever happened to them? Who were they? Of the 56, five were captured by the British as traitors, tortured and died.

Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost sons in the Revolutionary War and two others had sons captured. Nine fought and died from wounds or hardships in the war. The wife of one of them was jailed by the British, where she died.

One noted that the British had occupied his home at Yorktown and urged General Washington to shell it. The home was destroyed and the owner died bankrupt. These were not wild-eyed, rabble-rousing raffians. They were lawyers, jurists, merchants, farmers.. .men of means, well educated. They were committed to a free and independent America. They signed the Declaration and mutually pledged to each other their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor. Over two centuries later, we are the

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beneficiaries of that pledge and their unselfish sacrifice. Thought you'd like to know.

Ken Landers forwarded to me some time back an email from Bob Holmes concerning the '73 time capsule. I think the idea would be to fill it sometime prior to 2073! He needs our help.

Hello, all you '73ers. Well, after a great start at the 25th, my steady stream of time capsule additions has slowed to nada! I need your stuff.

Please send me anything you would like to conceal until 2073.1 would like everyone to include a letter explaining what the item is and why you want it in the box. Letters about your experiences at USNA or in the Navy/Marines would be great.

I think that will be the most interesting to Mids of the next Class of '73. Send to Bill Holmes 5804 Fitzhugh Street, Burke, VA 22015; 703-6446890; wbholmes@erols.com. The dog doesn't bite so you are welcome to drop by the house with something also. A 2 ft x 2 ft x 2 ft box is big! So, send me stuff! Beat Army!

I received an update from Bruce Castleman: As far as an update here, I received my Ph.D. in history from the University of Califomia last year and am now teaching at San Diego State.

My dissertation was in the field of eighteenthcentury Mexican history, about as far removed from nuclear power as I can imagine. The pay is dismal, but I really do enjoy what I am doing.

Penny is still a deputy city attorney, defending the fair city of San Diego against the phalanx of plaintiffs. David, our older son, is a junior at Dartmouth, and young Charlie is about to graduate from high school.

Brace, thanks for the news and we all hope we never meet Penny professionaUy! I also heard from Terry Silva who was just passing on good cheer. Great to hear from you also, Terry, and all others who just wanted to say hello.

Many of you have received a letter from our Class president, Tom Storch, concerning our 30th Reunion project. As I'm sure aU interested Classmates have not been contacted, I'd like to summarize the letter.

The project is to provide funds for the Center of Excellence for Character and Leadership Development. Our efforts will help endow a Faculty Chair in Leadership for the Academy. This project will continue to provide future generations of young men and women who enter the Academy a soUd basis in core values and a good course to steer toward meeting their goals of honor, courage and commitment.

Tom's letter is far more complete and articulate than this summary. The message is clear: we have an opportunity to make a lasting contribution to the betterment of those who will lead the Navy and Marine Corps and indeed the nation in the decades to come. If you would like a copy of the letter, email or call me and I will figure out how to get it to you.

That's what 1 have for this month. My reserve of information is depleted, so please send me more.

The fall football season is upon us. Let's get ready for the Big One\ Non Sibi

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Regular Membership: 39% Life Membership: 19%

Pres: Steve Middleton 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@aol.com

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Pres: Steve Hubbard Sec'y: CAPT Larry Warrenfeltz, USN 21 Colony Trail Drive, Mandeville, LA 70448 h: 504-626-4964; e: highvolt_sid@hotmail.com Dear 'mates, welcome to the last September Shipmate column of the millenium! (Are you as sick of the end of the century hype as I am?) Of course, we could get into the debate about what year the 21st century traly begins,..but that's not what y'all pay me for. (Wait a minute. You don't pay me!) I can ramble about any random thoughts that happen to bounce into the frontal lobes early on a summer Sunday moming. But, we better move on to the interesting stuff before Steve Hubbard calls a special election to find a new scribe...

Kathleen and Jim Ducharme are the proud parents of Andrew James Ducharme, bom on 18 June. Congrats, Dewey! Exciting times ahead for the newest first-time father in the Class, A great letter from Steve Simonson: I recently attended the change of command ceremony of Tom Donaldson, who was my roommate for virtually our entire USNA "experience." Tom was being relieved as commanding officer of the Naval Atlantic Meteorology and Oceanography Center in Norfolk and is moving on to become the Deputy Oceanographer of the Navy. I have not followed Tom's career very closely. Our paths diverged immediately following graduation, and except for a couple of reunions, a social get-together, and the ubiquitous Christmas letters, our paths have not crossed. So, it was with a mix of curiosity and anticipation that my wife, Pam, and I responded to the change of command invitation. It was a chance to see Tom and Debbie again, and also a chance to observe a change of command ceremony. (I've always missed out, for one reason or another.) Despite a miserable "chart" and fairly stormy weather, two circumstances that seemed out of place, given the command organization and players, all went well. I believe it was a rewarding and emotional experience for Tom, I know it was for me, but for quite a different reason.

Lately, my view of human nature has been suffering from a seemingly constant barrage of news reports highlighting the various failings of persons in positions of command and authority. Selfcentered individuals exist at all levels of govemment and business. Their words and deeds indicate they are unworthy of our tmst and respect.

As I sat there during the ceremony listening to Tom speak, and to the others who described Tom's long list of accomplishments, two thoughts came to mind. Admittedly, the first was, "Who's this guy, and what have you done with my wellmeaning, but miscreant roommate?" This thought was soon replaced with another, one more befitting the occasion. At the risk of sounding melodramatic, I was stmck with a sense of contentment and happiness at observing an individual who, to paraphrase the columnist Mike Bamacle, is living a life of "doing the right thing because it is the right thing to do." In many ways, I felt like a proud parent, although I cannot claim any part in Tom's successes. I was thrilled that one of the good guys had done well, and that I could bask (albeit from a distance) in his success. Yes, it was good for me. Moreover, it served as a gentle reminder that, despite what I usually read and hear, not everyone is in the game solely for fame or fortune. Well, to Tom and the other remaining active service Classmates who continue to get the job done because they are motivated by the greater good, I'd like to convey my profound thanks and my best wishes for future successes, as well as the good health to enjoy the fruits of your labors.

Shipmate, September 1999

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Roomies reunited. Steve Simonson and Tom Donaldson at Tom's change of command The Donaldsons had a very busy spring. In addition to Tom's change of command, their daughter, Krista. graduated from high school and had her ACL repaired. (Do you think her classmates added "best knee brace" to her "best dressed" and "best smile" senior superlative honors?) Krista will attend the University of Richmond on an Army ROTC scholarship. While planning the big celebrations. Deb also dealt with a sick cat, a leaking pool, and packing out for yet another move. She also accompanied Tom on a trip to Paris. You go. Navy wife!

Speaking of Classmates who allow their children to enter our sister services, the next photo is from the USNA graduation of E J . Wunderlich, Jr. '99. Was there hidden language in the Gramm Rudman Act that encouraged us to make our famiUes "joint-duty?" Susan and E.J. Wunderlich, Sr. have spread the wealth, so to speak, by sending their kids to three different service academies. To my knowledge, their youngest son. Matt, hasn't yet decided on his career path. The young E.J. majored in EE and minored in German at USNA, winning honors as both a Burke Scholar and as an Olmsted Scholar. He's currently doing graduate work in ± e Marine Corps (at TBS in Quantico).

Craig Quigley's fiDcking to rear admiral generated a flurry of emaUs as Classmates in the D.C. area attempted to coordinate a mini-reunion in SecNav's ofBce on 1 July to honor Quigs' promotion.

Steve Ferguson fired one off from USNS APACHE, in port in Palma de Mallorca. (Sec'y: Now that's some good liberty!) Steve is the master, and was two months into a Med deployment at the time.

He bumped into Dave Duffie' on SIMON LAKE twice. (No, not literally! That wouldn't have been good.) Dave was west bound, taking his ship home

for decommissioning. They "passed many, many pleasant hoiu-s reminiscing." Whenever two or three shall meet... Steve says Med summer weather is great; the paella's delicious; and he welcomes aU of us for a visit. Dave headed to New York City following SIMON LAKE'S decom in mid-July.

Dave Pruett included an update on our Classmates on active duty in the Civil Engineer Corps.

He will finish his tour as CO of the Washington Public Works Center in September, whereupon he will proceed directly to OpNav Staff duty and relieve Steve Johnson as Deputy N44. Steve will take command of Navy Public Works Center Norfolk. Bob Phillips is headed from CO, Engineering Field Activity Med in Naples to CO, Engineering Field Division Southwest in San Diego. Guy Mehula is Commander, 30th Naval Constraction Regiment in Pearl Harbor; Jim McConell is CO, Construction Battalion Center Port Hueneme; Steve Duba is Public Works Officer at SubBase Kings Bay; and Doug Ayars is CO of the Navy Public Works Center Jacksonville.

Our Class is amazingly diverse. Without even thinking about all the civilian career paths we've undertaken, those who remain on active duty cover just about all the bases. We've got leaders in every warfare area. We've got merchant mariners, weather-guessers, doctors and dentists, engineers, pubUc affairs types, spooks and cryppies. We've also got at least one active duty chaplain. This email comes from Jeremiah Day: Well, OK. I guess this email thing is going to bring the antisocial, incommunicado, reclusive Classmate out of hiding. For all who may not know (and there may be few who care), I'm back fulfilling a Plebe Year prophesy of retuming as a chaplain. I made the switch from senior USMCR major to Navy lieutenant chaplain in 1993. We went a whole 65 miles down the road from Chocowinity, NC, to MCAS New River in Jacksonville, NC, Following the tour at MAG-26, we opted for a chapel tour in Keflavik, Iceland. This is a great place. The Chapel program is second only to Yokosuka, and we do it with only four chaplains. There is a weekly flight here from Baltimore and Norfolk if anyone wants to come for a week to see the "Land of Fire and Ice." We'd be happy to see you.

I'm presently waiting for the 04 board to report out. Interesting that the Marines wanted to make me an 05 when I switched to Navy, the Navy passed me over last year for 04, and we now have Classmates making flag! I have a commander here who has just been selected for 06, that I taught sailing to after graduation. The Lord does plan interesting careers for us. If I'm picked up, I expect to go to SUPPLY in Earle, NJ. If not, I have a call to a church in Oriental, NC, Peace, Jeremiah.

Donaldsons and Clarks—hard at work in Paris Our last visual aid this month again comes from the prolific camera of Debbie Donaldson. Yes, Tom has safely regained the lead as the Classmate with the most-often-published picture. But hey. Deb takes care of us! Without her, we'd be just a boring bunch of words and random white space. The rales say the pictures have to have a graduate in them...and Tom just happens to be the one closest at hand! ( B e s i d e s , h e ' s still so cute) T h e Donaldsons were in Paris along with Sheila (Mac) and Bob Clark for a major NATO meeting. By the way. Bob and his folks at the Naval European Meteorology and Oceanography Center did an absolutely/aiM/oMijob of providing the world's best METOC support to all our forces who kicked butt in Kosovo.

Our last email this month is flat-out guaranteed to bring back some long-lost (if a bit hazy) early '70s memories for a number of 'mates. Read on...

Hi! My name is Terrie Klinken-Smith (Terklink@aol.com). I was a "townie" (I hated that) from Annapolis while you were at the Academy. I found your Web site and was reading your news and ran across a couple of names that I am familiar with. Myself and my cohort, Joan Elwood, had a townhouse near the Academy that was a second home to several Mids during much needed breaks, parties, etc. I would really like to contact some of the guys and see what's new in the last 25 years. I see that you mentioned Joe Russell and Joe Gentile in your newsletter. If you see Joe Russell again, tell him "T-Bone" said hi. He most likely will remember me. (He'd better!) I am also looking for ways to contact either via email or snail mail addresses: Gary Ingold, Tom O'Connor, Tom Reilly, and Steve Walsh, If you can help, that would be great. I am still located in Annapolis, working as a mortgage loan officer for the last seven years and am married with a 12 year-old son. Thanks a bunch.

P.S.—I remember the infamous Foosball Incident in Pensacola the first week you went down there. It was big news! (Of course, I was only 22 at the time.)

There you go, guys. I don't pass out addresses, but you can email Terrie yourselves. Until next month. Classmates...keep on "doing the right thing because it's the right thing to do!"

Go Navy!—Larry

Vlay in the Homecoming Golf Tournament on 21-22 October.

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The Wunderlichs: Susan, Katie (USCGA '03), E.J. (USNA '99), Ben (USMA '03), Matt, and E.J, (USNA '75) Shipmate, September 1999

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Pres: Chuck Gorum 146 Prince George Street, AnnapoUs, MD 21401 h: 410-263-3337; e: cgoram@annap.infi,net Sec'y: Chuck Dirienzo 2833 Horsemans Ridge Drive, Clayton, NC 27520 h: 919-550-2627; e: chuckles@ipass,net Greetings, '76ers! The summer is in full swing and I have a bit of information to pass on to you, I tried to send Bill Casey an email message and got it sent back to me. If anyone knows his whereabouts, please let me know, I am also trying to ttack down Brad Clark, This in from Tim Farrell. Kerry's (Tim's wife) next assignment will be Technical Liaison Officer Naval Sea Systems Command Detachment Bristol, England, They're moving to England for two or three years. Thanks to the improvements in communication technology, Tim feels he can continue to fulfill his duties as Class of '76 Vice President and plans to come back "across the pond" for our Class 25-year reunion in 2001, By the time you read this, they will be in England. Their address there will be: USDAO American Embassy, PSC 801 BOX 54, FPO AE 09498-4054. What a deal.

Phil Kumpis (phil.kumpis@worldnet,att.net) subscribed to the list server, Santiago Juncosa (sunjcosa@usa,net) his wife, Luisa, and his children Ana (9) and Santiago (7) are enjoying life while he is at work. He says that he is now beginning to enjoy life, now that he is not always away. Working as the sales manager for Cavim (Venezuelan MiUtary Industries) and this one is Santiago's personal email that we can go ahead and put in the list for all the Classmates. His home address is: Calle La Colina, 33-1, URB, Monteclaro Laguna, Sector Cortada El Guayabo, Miranda, Venezuela, phone: 582-942-0742; cellular: 5816-6346041; his office is: Gerencia De Comercializacion, Torre Cavim, PISO 2, AVDA, Jalisco, Las Mercedes, Caracas, Venezuela; phone: 582-993-0078/993-5621, WeU, now everyone has it.

Tod M. Thedy (todthedy@lox2.1oxinfo,co,th) sends his regards and the following. He says his Ufe is so stable (some might say blah) that he hasn't had anything to report since graduation, but now he does. Tod just retired from the Sheriffs Office in New Orleans with 20-H years of service and has started a second career with the U.S. State Department as a Diplomatic Courier. He is assigned to Bangkok (Thailand) and services Southeast Asia and the Pacific and travels to countries including Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Austtalia, New Zealand, Fiji, Cambodia, the Philippines, Finland (it's a trank Une), Burma (Myanamar), Nepal, and others. It's such a great job, Tod feels he ought to be paying them to let him do it. Our tax dollars are supporting him in style. He has terrific governmentfurnished housing and is virtually always on per diem. Tod loves Bangkok and is quite pleased with his co-workers, supervisors, the embassy community, and the locals. The Thai's are so friendly and polite he can't believe it. And here's how he came to look to the State Department for employment.

When we did our 20th Reunion at USNA, Hugh Neigbour was in attendance. He was a Companymate of Tod's in 2nd Company and is also a Classmate. Hugh works as a Foreign Service Officer with the State Department. In conversing with him. Tod was fascinated with Hugh's job and duties with the State Department and catalogued it in the back of his mind as something he might be interested in doing three years or so later once he

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Hugh emailed him one day with some leads on vacancies in the State Department and Tod applied for one of the Diplomatic Courier positions and was ultimately hired. He couldn't be happier, Hugh is currentiy assigned as the Deputy Director of Intemational Organizations (Technology) at the State Department in D,C. By thetimeyou read this, however, Hugh will have ttansferred to his next assignment in Bolivia, Hugh's wife, Inger, is Swedish and they have three children, all blonde hair, blueeyed, who each speak both Swedish and English, Tod figures they'll pick up Spanish while in Bolivia, Tod says maybe he'll drop me another line two decades from now. Please don't wait so long!

This is from The Washington Post. Didax Inc. is no more. The ChantiUy company is crosswalk.com, completing a transition that began a year ago when William M. Parker took over as appointed president and chief executive officer of the Web site for Christians. Bill took charge of the company after working in the technology industry for more than ten years, most recently as the executive vice president of integrated information systems at CACI Intemational Inc. Here are some names and information 1 have been able to gather. Pat Tracy (PatTracy @tidalwave.net); Doug Guthe (dbgrl@aol.com); Joe Paquette (jpaquette@mindspring.com); John Willis (willisjr@mindspring.com); Mark Mula (mark. mula@swissbank.com); Bruce R. Franklin (bfrankUn@worldnet.att.net), Danny F. Fernandez (ethelf@cybat.sequel.net); Scott M. Jenkins (smjenks@aol.com); Pete Cadungog (hornet速 pacific.net.ph); Chuck Gorum (cgoram@annap. infi.net); Mark S. Rupprecht (rapprecm@cotf. navy.mil or msrapprech@gaol.com); David DeSilva (ddesilval @aol.com).

The preceeding information was brought to you courtesy of Freudian Fernandez (Freudianf速 aol.com) and the Class of '76 Web site he is maintaining: http://members.tripod.com/usna76/ index.html. Thanks for all the hard work. The site looks great! Visit it sometime. Well, that's all for now! See you next month.

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Pres: CAPT Richard (Rick) White, USN 1404 Hunting Wood Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 w: 703-605-5605 ext 145; h: 410-295-0089 e: (w) WhiteRW@navsea.navy.mil; (h) betwhite@erols.com Sec'y: CDR Bill Millward, USN 5013 Stone Haven Drive, Annandale, VA 22003 h: 703-250-3578 e: bmillwar@ix.netcom.com Acting Sec'y: CDR Mark Sobczak, MD 1522 S. Sea Breeze Trail, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 h: 757-486-8056 e: ralsobczak@pnhlO.med.navy.mil or usna77@.infi.net Although you are probably reading this on a fine September day, 1 am writing this column on a sweltering July aftemoon. Since (at least on my calendar) July follows June we all know that once June rolls around a not-so-young man's fancy turns to thoughts of...Retirement! 1 received invitations to the retirement ceremonies of two of our Classmates in June. Unfortunately, they were both on the same day in geographically remote cities. 1 did get the chance to see Carlos Rosende piped ashore for the last time as he completed 22 years of service in the Medical Corps. Carlos was a staff ophthal-

mologist at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth where he was a universally respected and a good personal friend. Ray "Boozer" Bozman spoke at Carlos' ceremony and recounted that June day many years ago when we all stood on the fields of Annapolis and started ourjoumeys. The Rosende's are off to San Antonio, TX, where Carlos will continue to practice medicine.

The retirement that 1 had to miss was for Floyd Houston. Floyd left the Marine Corps that same day in a ceremony at Henderson Hall in Washington, D.C. Floyd and his wife, Steph, are also moving, in this case about 500 yards down the stteet to another home in the same neighborhood. Some people just have to move every few years; the military makes us strange that way. Also departing the active duty ranks was Dave Pyle (see more about this below). 1 know that the entire Class joins me in sending congratulations and best wishes to our newest civilians.

Although most of the notes that arrive are via email, I still get some regular letters. Join me now in our (pause for hand salute) 'salute to snail mail'.

I'll lead off with a great letter that actually arrived some time ago from Stan Gray.

It seems that Stan keeps bumping into Classmates around every comer. He was at the changeof-command ceremony for Hank Donigan at Camp Pendleton in Febraary. This is on the second of five FMF tours for Hank in which he didn't earn a combat service ribbon. He was involved in Beirat, Granada, and Southwest Asia. Actually, most countries won't even let Hank visit with that kind of track record. Also on hand were Dave Frederick and Larry Becker.

Stan goes on to mention that he has recently accepted a position with Coor's in Colorado (how about samples at the next reunion?). He ran into Phil Nacoste, who has recently been promoted to captain with FedEx out of Jacksonville. Fred Kinkin, Stan's roommate at USNA, is living in New Jersey where he has been promoted to a director's position with his company. Jim Bethman remains as elusive as ever in his role as a 'head-hunter.' Charles Ivey and Joe Harrington are with Mobil Oil and doing well. One of my old roommates, Kelvin Graham, also crossed Stan's path. Kelvin remains with Hills Science Pet Food.

Maybe we can work some samples there too, after a few beers all the catered food tastes like dog food anyway. John 'Boots' Bukauskas is practicing law in Jacksonville, NC. Finally, Stan mentions an airport meeting with Everett McNair, who was on his way to Japan. It seems that the only person Stan can't find is Dave Walters. If Dave is out there, or if anyone has been in touch, drop me a line and I'll pass it along to Stan. By the way, thanks for the great letter.

I also received a note from Jim Gassaway via Owen Thorp. For the past nine years, Jim has ministered with the Navigators (an Evangelistic Christian ministry) at the Naval Academy. He and his wife, Cindy, and their four children, will be moving to Raleigh, NC, for a year of professional development. He hopes to retum to Annapolis by next fall.

Also checking in from the banks of the Severn is Bradford McDonald. His letter begins, "I'm sitting in my 8th wing office as 6th Battalion Officer...," 1 must admit this is the first time I've ever received anything from the 6th Batt Officer that didn't carry at least 25 demerits and/or two hours of marching along as a 'bonus.'

Brad sent along a great picture (that I'll Uy to get into the next issue) from the retirement ceremony for Dave Pyle. The photo was taken in Memorial Hall and shows (actually a bunch of old captains tiiat look like folks I went to school wiUi)

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Owen Thorp. Steve Seal, Brad McDonald. Jim Gassaway. Jay Waterrus. Corky Gardner. Joe Kovalchick. Tom Salacka. Lee Geanuleas and. of course. Da\ e Pyle. Not pictured, but also ramored to be somewhere in the Yard are Jeff Sapp and Wilhelm Anderson. Owen Thorp was called back to active duty to square away Engineering and Weapons, and will soon be moving to Porter Road. They will join Lee Geanuleas (Head of Professional Development) and his wife, Deborah, who is the XO of NavSta Annapolis. Steve Seal (Admissions and Candidate Guidance) and Corky Gardner (4th Batt officer) are also officer reps for the football team (how about an Army victory guys)! Dave Pyle and his wife. Cynthia, will not move after retirement. He will remain on Kent Island and work for Booz-Allen & Hamilton.

The word coimt poUce at Shipmate are probably foaming at the mouth as I am now over the secret word limit. Next month look for more from Dave Vail straight from the set of "Baywatch" and Paul Przj'borski. the only person in the Class with a name worse than mine. Until next month.. .be well.

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Pres: Arch GrifBn Sec'y: 'Vince Balderrama 45 Little Fawn Drive. Shelton. CT 06484 e: CanoeU78@aol.com website: http:// usnal978.org We're having a heat wave, a ttopical heat wave, the temperature's rising, it isn't surprising. I'm sweating my can. can. can. Whew, it's pretty hard to imagine that this article is coming to you in September when I'm in the middle of 100° days. AU I can say is. so much for the faUacy of cool Yankeecoimtry temperatures! Okay, let me try and get in the mood: try to remember a time in September... hmmm... football season draws upon us (college, not pro footbaU that is already in week 27 of the pre-season). campuses are filUng up as the academic year resumes (and with it come those tuition payments for which we are having to save coke botties and cans to pay), shorts and T-shirts give way to sweaters, jeans, sweat shirts and plaid (and the phrase "Dad, I need to buy three more outfits to complete my back-to-school ensemble" is heard from daughters, while sons merely hold out their hands and grunt "Ugh" for "More clothes money, old man"); faU cleaning "honey-do's" preempt our intended Saturday munchies and beers in front of ESPN's all-afternoon Sportsextravangza. Ah yes, September.

Okay now that I'm in that "happy -place," I'U get to the mail bag. Ooh, boys and girls, there isn't much at all, not even a Fleet Hometown News Release. I just got a couple of emails and one or two "sightings." Can you say...Postal Dilemma?

To solve this problem in the future, uh-oh, I'm drifting back in time to summer '99; 1 mean, now that your summer is over, you can mail and email me some "How 1 spent my Summer Vacation" essays and updates. Please don't email the same jokes 1 get from EUzabeth, my sister-in-law, my former office administtator, the joke of the day club, and every other co-worker or acquaintance I've ever known. Chances are, if you are at the end of a long Ust of forwarded email addressees, I already am too. 'Nuf said about that. Anyway, here goes...

Charlene and Skip Bayes (REDLIONONE@ aol.com) provided a better update to previous news I wrote. Charlene finished six weeks of radiation in June and her oncologist has her on an oral antiShipmate, September 1999

cancer drag. Tamoxifen. She says she feels great, and her eyebrows and lashes have retumed; the hair on her head is slowly growing back but it's silver!

She says she "ordered" chestnut from her doctor but didn't have any luck. (1 know how that is. The last time I saw my doc 1 ordered eight inches of height and he still hasn't come through!) In the meantime Charlene is still wearing a lot of hats.

She corrected me on the facts of Skip's "impending" retirement. It's not so impending. The fact is that he did put his letter in to retire, but it's effective ne.xt May. That still doesn't prevent from having a resume handy and attending those "retirement seminars" and networking meetings. They hope to stay in the D.C./Virginia. Of course, if they win the Lotto they could afford to move to and Uve in Santa Barbara instead. But then, couldn't we all?

John Ehlers (BOSTON JOHN@aol.com) posted another update as well. He's finished up round three of his chemo at Walter Reed. Helping keep up his spirits and health was the fact that during the therapy he got to watch his beloved Red Sox blast the Orioles. John was to get a definitive mid-point measurement of how his spleen and lymph nodes were doing. We hope it tumed out well as we can't have the O's loosing like that all thetime!You just don't know how it depresses the two other members of my household.

On 8 July, Craig Diffle, retired at a ceremony held at the Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. Those of you who have a good memory, which should be everyone because we did have a Plebe summer, may recall that his retirement date was exactiy 25 years to the day that we first gathered together as unwashed Plebes to take our oath in TCourt. Diff's email note didn't have particulars on the uniform for his event, but Al Baker had suggested that white works with scarves (and dixie cups?) would befit the day. I'll let you know how it tumed out later. By the way, in a phone call to me. Will Kramer noted that this year also marks our "legal age" ascendancy. That is to say it's now been 21 years since we graduated. So just for the heck of it, card yourseff Uke a teen at an R-rated movie and then crack open a bottie of brew to celebrate! Of course, if we were to get too carried away with this numbers game we could also note this year also marks the five squared from the occasion of our graduation from high school and first "PLEBE HO!"; a quarter century since "White Christmas" became the most hated song of Plebe Summer; one year beyond the 20th anniversary of the last Disco Dahlgren moon dance performed by Charlie Nickel and since Art Athens demonsttated that Elvis reaUy could've done "Hound Dog" in corfams and not Blue Suede Shoes; and one-sixth of a sesquicentennial since I had to sleep and drill with my M-1 rifle,. ,But then, let's not get too carried away... By the way, Mike Conklin also retired at a ceremony at HMX-1 in Quantico on 23 June. Actually it was almost a forced retirement as somebody discovered that there was a "terms limits" clause for folks assigned to the Presidential Squadron. After almost seven years at Quantico, he had to go. Heck, the only guys who had been at HMX-1 or Quantico longer than Mike were the Boeing and Sikorsky tech reps and "Gunny" the TBS range mutt (though he hasn't been seen in a long while). I don't know what Mike is going to be doing in retirement but I'm sure it'll be something that's fun and earns him a good paycheck but still has people wondering what it is exactly he does...kinda' like his Marine Corps career. Good luck to Craig, Mike and all you other (or soon to be) retirees out there!

eagles and more importantly started drawing the paychecks. Jeff also had a recent change of command on 19 July when he relieved Commodore Fred Dohse as Commander, Submarine Squadron Three, located in Hawaii. That puts Jeff in charge of a squadron of eight fast-attack nuclear-powered submarines. Mmmmm, that means there's eight times the amount of ice cream he gets as to when he was CO of only one sub! It also means that Jeff, Katie and the whole Fowler-clan (Brittany, Lynsee, and Connor) get to live in the Hawaiian paradise for a little while longer. At an earUer change of command on 16 June, Andy Karakos, gave up the helm of GERMANTOWN (LSD-42). His ceremony was a littie further eastâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in Sasebo, Japan.

John Martin (jmartin@mantech.com) became the most recent Classmate to come out from the cold. John had ran into Howard Seeger back in May onboard THE ODYSSEY for an evening dinnercraise. Howie is currently a VP for Wang (IT Division). He works in Tysons Comer but still commutes daily from AnnapoUs. Howie and his wife.

Abbey, are doing very well and are still active as sponsors for new Midshipmen. At a recent wedding for a former squadronmate, John ran into '78'ers IVIike Galpin (who flew in from a staff job in Hawaii), Mike Crisp, Ron McNeal (stUl stationed at USNA) and Glen Wheless. John notes that despite the years gone by, "it's nice to note that none of us has grown up whatsoever." (Remember, you can only be young once, but you can be immature as long as you Uke!) As for John, he is still working for retired VADM Jerry Tuttle as an Executive Director at ManTech Systems Engineering Coiporation in Fairfax, VA. Now that John is a card-carrying East Coast resident he's looking forward to those tailgaters and home football games. John, you can also look forward to being asked to be a volunteer to help at all those tailgaters and home football games (and reunions).. .sign him up boys!

Back in June, while literally walking out my office door, 1 peered over an office partition (okay, it was a half-partition) and spotted Stephen Bradley. He was up here at Sikorsky for a program review. Steve is Uving in California. He's the Director of Intemational Business Development for L3 Communications in Sylmar, CA. He was only up here for one more day, but our schedules didn't allow a Unk-up. I know there'll be another review down the line, so hopefuUy we can have a few beers and he can fill me in on what's been going on, otherwise I'll just make it up!

Well, that's all she wrote, or you wrote. I'm hoping to have a gazdUon emails and envelopes in my mailbox these next few weeks. If not, I'm coming looking for you. So don't be surprised if you get a late phone call, sudden "Instant Message" or an email from me asking "Wuz up?" That would be me. In the meantime I'm Launchin' Spot Four on a VR (visual reconnaissance) and mail SAR.

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Pres: Mike Finley Sec'y: Ken Russell 210 South Main Stteet PO. Box 380, Arlington, SD 57212 w: 605-983-3312; e: gone2pot@iw.net Class Web site: www.usna79.com

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Registration forms are on the web page. We have arranged with the caterers and planners to extend our registration date to SEPT 24,1999. Changes to your original registration will be accepted up to the new due date. Send your form and check/money order in as soon as you can. SEE YOU THERE! 112

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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@USNA1980.org http:// www.USNA1980,org Notiiing Uke the heat of July to make you remember that you are in New Orleans, Just like last month, it is hot. hot, hot! My birthday is on 6 July, and each year I think back to Induction Day, 1976 and what we were doing some 23 years ago today.

It is hard to believe that it has been that long. Oh weU. we're just getting better with age. Not a very full mail bag this month, so bear with me.

1 would like to first of all ask for everyone to send me their emaU address. Many of the ones that we have are outdated and no longer work. Send it to this email address: jgrace@notc.org.

For some reason my jgrace@ USNA 1980,org isn't working aU that well. It should be up and running again by the time of this reading, but either way. send it to both if you don't mind. I'U put together the latest Ust and post it on the Web site.

That way we can aU communicate with each other a Uttie more easily. Sorry about the delays with the web site and all. it's just too hectic at this point in business and I'm a Uttie behind. Now, on to the mailbag: The first note came in firom Randy Farley: Just returned from a family vacation back to USNA. I was a participant in an '85er wedding and took the opportunity to take the family out to show off the old alma mater. While in Annapolis we stayed at the new Navy Lodge over at the Naval Station. I highly reconmiend it for folks traveling with family; S57/night. right across the street from the NEX complex and a five minute drive to Gate 8. Tim Kobosko was instrumental in getting me hooked up with reservations. He also gave me some insight that led to a great experience for not only my family, but also the entire groom's party. Grads and guests can eat in the Wardroom (OK, now its called King Hall) for S3 at lunch. Tickets can be purchased at the food services office under Bancroft Hall. The old place is about the same. The food is still good (especially the milkshakes!) and the tables and chairs are still the same ones we had. They just finished repainting/replacing the ceiling and bulldieads (I think to cover up remnants of the food fight we participated in!). I never did see Kobo, but it looks like we are getting our Alumni dues worth; the whole staff was in a meeting the entire moming I tried to see him! The reception for the wedding was at the Alumni House and it was first class all the way. Great food and great staff. No one wanted to leave (including the bride and groom).

I did visit (CDR) Liz Stemaman at her office m Dahlgren Hall. She is the assistant with the Character Development Department. She is there for another couple years and is contemplating retirement. She is about the same as I remember her from her JO days as the AIO for a Barbers Pt. VP. outfit (which was pretty much the same as when she was struggling through Canoe U with the rest of us!). Her office is right next to the NFCU ATM in Dahlgren.

I received a change of command invitation from Matt Peters. He is being relieved as CO of VP-9 out in Kaneohe, HI. He and his family are moving back to the D.C. area to do his part as senior coffee retriever for some folks at the Pentagon ! Actually, if I know Matt, he' II figure out a way to have Starbucks distributed directly to all the 0-6 and above personnel so he can continue to do all the good things he does for the Navy, That is at>out it from this comer of San Diego.

Sure glad I-day was 20 years ago and not now. I Shipmate, September 1999

forgot how oppressive that heat and humidity can be on the East Coast!

Beat Army, Another note from Mike "the mad greek" Grieco (mjgrieco @jswg,org) gave a very short update and reported that he braved the East Coast heat wave and went over to watch the 4th of July fireworks at the Naval Academy with Margaret and Rob Blunt (24tii Co.) As Mike described it, "die fireworks were great as usual, (and the company was even better), so we had a good time," Received a nice surprise with a note from Karen and Jeff Munson who are presently in Japan, Karen is the godmother of my second son. We really got to know them in Hampton, VA, where we went to the same church, shared a lot of meals and became a partoered support team. Here is their note: I just returned from a trip to Narita Airport to send Joel and Elin back to the U.S. for the summer, and saw your note. I'd have blown off your impassioned plea for mail but for the line about your birthday (Secretary's note: Even though it really was my birthday, I'll do anything to plead for input!). So from all of us in Yokosuka, Happy Birthday. We continue to be well here, and it will only take a couple of lines to bring you up to date. The two oldest are on their way to D.C. to spend some time with friends and relatives, and Karen, Sara and I will spend the next few weeks seeing parts of Japan that we haven't seen, I'm still Chief Staff Officer at Afloat Training Group WestPac, and the fun meter is definitely pegged.

I won't say if it's high or low. But the retirement papers are in. Haven't heard too much from the Easy 25 crew, although I still wait for email at: jjmunson@aol.com. I ran into Derek Hesse (CO of KAMEHAMEHA) while they were on a port visit in Sasebo not too long ago, and I frequently connect with Vince Sodd live from Ohio on the AOL Instant Messenger system.

Our love to your family; hope everyone is hanging in there. We'll talk again soon.

In pushing for input, I always can count on the 33rd Herd for a response, and here is one from Brian "Digger" Kosisnski: Happy 41st! (I'm sorry but this email is your present). I have no 33rd herd news to report as I've been out of touch out here in Mountain View, CA. I had a delightful time last night (4th of July) at Shoreline Amphitheater listening to the San Francisco symphony and watching fireworks with my kids (Jeanine (9) and Lyle (7)). It reminded me of my first trip to Shoreline right after graduation when Pete Stanford, Ken MacDonald, Steve Diehl, and Bill Killea were stashed at Moffett, I don't recall the bands at that concert, but I'm sure it was a hard rock line-up.

Both events were fun, but I didn't wake up with a hang over this moming!

Life is good. My inspirational, health and healing book distribution business is up 40% over last year at the end of June. Space System's Loral continues to be a challenge as I try to maintain the reliability of our next generation geo-stationary communications satellites. There is excitement as we complete the Globalstar satellite constellation for worldwide cellular phone service.

I hope all is well with you!

To round out the notes from fellow 33rd herders is a note from Pete Kilger: I took command of VQ-11 on 5 JUN 99 at NAS Brunswick, ME. The squadron is a Reserve squadron with about a third regular Navy in it.

We fly the only existing EP-3J in the Heet. We also have a P-3C to fly. We stood up two years ago and we're already beginning the disestablishment process. Uncle Sam decided not to fund us beyond March of next year, so we've already begun the painful process of taking apart what we so fondly built over the past two years.

I plan to be in New Orleans on 28-29 July, for a detailing conference. If I have a chance, I'll look you up. Take care and Happy Birthday.

Bert Nelson came through last week and we had a great breakfast and conversation about his new

plans. Bert is the ultimate enttepreneur and is active in working to find his fortune. He is a pretty sharp financial guy and is putting together a fantastic plan. Until it's official, I won't say what he's doing, but if you know him and are interested, give him a call. Bert is timeless. Look, sounds and is basically the same now as he was years ago. Not Uke the rest of us who are losing our hair or are gaining tonnage to the point that if we are hit by a bus they will paint our silhouette on the side like a successful kill, Bert comes through on a pretty regular basis and has become a great sounding board for business development. 1 wish him all the success in the world. He is also one of the few eligible bachelors left in the Class. So don't just give him a call...set him up! Make friends and influence people!

Pam Wacek Svendson came to the house with her entire family. It was a great visit and a chance to catch up on old times. Para too is timeless. She is now a doctor in Mississippi and looks fantastic.

She loves her work and would be the type of doctor we would all be so lucky to have! Scary that we now have Classraates driving nuclear submarines and tteating our health! Her husband is in the IT industry and works a large part of the country from the house. Her kids were, of course, perfectly behaved (as all of ours are at all times, right?) and they had a great time with my rats too. Hope to see a lot of Pam and her family now that she has seen the light and moved to the south.

Not much more to report this month, in spite of my birthday pleas. I hope that this finds all of you well and 1 am looking forward to seeing many of you at Homecoming. Please don't forget to send me your updated email so that 1 can post it to the web and keep everyone in touch. As always. Beat Army, 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 h: 540-882-4225; w: 703-416-0153 e: chicsan@aol.com Attention on deck!

Be seated. Ladies and gentlemen, I've called this briefing to update you on our situation as of 2 July '99. First, I'll give an overview of the operation's general progress, and then we'll get into specifics from some of our forward deployed operatives world-wide. In essence, things are unchanged since my last SitRep. We remain on course to reach Channel Marker 20 on schedule in approximately 12 to 13 months. Meteorology. Give us an update.

Fortunately, Sir, to date we've been mostly blessed with nothing approaching gale force winds and Sea State One or Two with the current mostiy at our stemâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;ideal saiUng conditions and, I might add, we've had a rauch easier time of it than one or two previous Task Forces...TF79 coraes to mindsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;viri ominous weather from the start for those boys. Still, they've radioed back and have Marker 20 on radar. That is all.

Well, 1 just hope they don't ram the dang thing, bend a bow plate and rain it for the rest of us.

Medical. What's the latest?

Well, Sir, 1 regret to report that I've seen improvement from the disturbing ttend that 1 first ID'd about five years. I'm continuing to diagnose se-

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vere graying around the temples or salt 'n pepper effect in many of the crew. Although, in some I've seen almost total eUmination of original hair color with follicular and even dermatological hues shifting to a somewhat lighter shade of pale, even among submariners although, in that community, symptoms are limited to those who actually still have hair. Worse, still, I've begun to notice an acceleration of the musculo-gravitational effect that was first evidenced at about the same time. If you recall, Sir, inflicted individuals show an alarming shift of abdominal circumference from the chest area to the waist area and the condition seems to be irreversible despite increases and decreases in physical exertion and caloric intake, respectively. In some of these patients, I have even begun to notice increased sttess levels, although I've found that either psychological acceptance reconditioning or large dosages of alcohol can negate that effect, WeU, Doctor, that's certainly not good news, but, as long as these conditions don't affect the mission, we'll just have to Uve with them.

Now, ladies and gentlemen, we have a brief from Willy Hilarides out in Pearl. Willy: Thank you. Sir. I'm still in command of KEY WEST, but unfortunately in drydock. I operated for about nine months and then began a 13-month overhaul, so I won't be running aground for the next few months. I'm supposed to complete next April, but I'm not holding my breath. Command is great, even in the drydock. The people, as you know, are what make it worth doing and I'm getting a full measure of that. The family is doing well. Ben is ten and just got braces and starts his second season of football (American, not soccer).

He is a handful. Candice is seven, is that possible? Brownies and soccer keep her busy. They love Hawaii, especially the beach and the idea that you can play outside every day of the year.

Bev is doing okay. She has not quite adjusted to leaving her dream house in Virginia, but I'm sure we will be back there soon. I am one of those idiots who actually doesn't mind the Pentagon.

Outstanding. Outstanding. Now, that's what 1 call a good briefingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not too long, not too short, hits the highlights, doesn't leave anyone out. Well done, Hilarides.

Our next briefer was in transit when the slides were prepared so I'll cover his data myself. Let's see. John McCandlish. VFA-97 Change of Command. 25 June. NAS Lemoore. Next duty station is National War College, Fort McNair, Washington, D.C. Any questions? Good because the next one's about the same. It says Greg Nosal, outgoing CO. VFA-82. Tom Gumey, incoming CO. Change of Comraand. 5 August. NAS Cecil Field. What's this? Last change of command ever at Cecil because they're closing the dang thing. Well, I'll be a sonofasonofasailor! Another one probably tumed into a National Park or condos or something. Why can't we ever have a few good bad guys come over the walls once in a while to shore things up.

Whaddaya mean, it's an oxymoron? But, I digress.

If you'll all tum toward the teleconference screen, we'll have Stu Bailey via satelUte here shortly. Yes, there he is.

I am CO of VF-154, the Black Knights. We are the only F-14 squadron assigned to Carrier Air Wing Five and are embarked on KITTY HAWK curtently in the Arabian Gulf. Our homeport is Yokosuka, Japan, with the airwing living in and flying out of Atsugi. I have two great daughters and my wife. Sue. We should be moving back to the Norfolk area in September after my change of command.

Wait, Stu, you're fading in and out. Well, a little electro-magnetic reentry problem there. 1 hope he d i d n ' t have more. Well, w h o ' s next? Bob Kennington? Roger. You're on. Bob. Thank you, Sir. I'd like to update everyone on the Class of '81 Yahoo Club. Mark Hyman be114

came the 70th club member on 18 June. Our goal is to have at least 100 members by Homecoming and, who knows, the rest of the Class by the time we hit Marker 20. No, Sir, I didn't mean that literally. The Yahoo Club is great interface. It saves time, is free, and requires very little effort to use.

An occasional browse a couple of times a year will probably be enough. It's easy to use, user driven, is accessible from any PC with an Intemet connection, and requires no webmaster skills to maintain. You can even use the club invite feature if you know of other Classmates who like to join. Just add http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/ usnaclassof 1981 to your bookmarks/favorites and remember your Yahoo! ID and password. After that, it's just pointing and clicking. I'm at rkennington@yahoo.com, if you have questions.

WeU, we'U close out this month's brief with a few quick PowerPoint slides and a couple of JPGs from Bob Perry.

On 3 May, I surfaced HAWKBILL at the North Pole for the second time in less than a year. We have now completed our second scientific mission to the Arctic and are in Fort Lauderdale, FL. HAWKBILL will chcumnavigate North America and retum to Pearl Harbor on 1 July. It was a distinct honor to carry our Class Flag to the North Pole.

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Pres: Maj T. Gordon Thomson, USAFR e: tgthomson@corapuserve,com; h: 804-360-8448 Vice President: Matt Moury e: MATTHEWM@DNSFB,GOV; h: 410-263-7640 Treas,: CDR Terry Benedict e: SP273@SPHQ,SSPNAVY.MIL h: 703-913-7183; w: 703-607-1036 Business Sec'y: Dan Proulx e: proulx@nadn.navy.mil@; h: 410-280-5282 w: 410-293-6884 Corr. Sec'y: LCDR Greg Eisman 2721 Buckhom Oaks Drive Valrico, FL 33594-4202 e: Eisman82@aol.com; h: 813-655-9141 Hello, fellow '82ers! Well, September is here.

That means tailgaters at home footbaU games, and hopefully plenty of wins for the Navy football team, 1 saw a couple of articles in the Academy news that at least four games will be nationally televised, so those of us who can't make it to the game can cheer the Mids on from in front of the tube. A fairly light month for news.

Nolan Villarin wrote in with the follow updates.

Dan Mack has received orders to become the CO of HOUSTON ( S S N 713) out of San Diego, He is

Catch a wave and you're sittin'.

Bob sez, "It's all south from here."

Sorry there's not more, folks. Bob was a man of few words this raonth, but I'd say the graphics speak voluraes. BZ, Bob, BZ, Before we adjoum, please note the change in home port info at the top of the briefing, Leesburg to Purcellvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;kinda like Norfolk to Little Creek only hillier. Work phone's no big deal either. Same company, different building.

That is all.

Attention on deck!

Dismissed, Man, I thought he'd never shut up. It was getting a little stuffy in there and all my khakis have salt stains in the pits from the humidity,..or is it the heat?

No kidding, man. And those three Big N's 1 slararaed for lunch hit me hard. I almost nodded off during all that change of command stuff. Why can't they just list them in the POD? Hey, what's that gray stuff around your temple?

Nothing, it's just dust from down in the spaces.

Later, Chic

currently in the PCO pipeline attending. Naval Reactors this summer in D,C,, with the change of command scheduled for Febraary of next year, Dan, Jane and family will be moving back to a former house and neighborhood in San Diego.

Congrats to Tom Pasternak, who was recently named as a partner for the law firm Jenner and Block. He is an expert in litigation in intellectual property (is that lawyer jargon or what?). Paul Shaw just completed an ADSW (Active Duty for Special Work) as a SpaWar Y2K Program Manager at the end of April. He, is now a Junior Partner with Licensing Management, Inc., an inteUectual (there's that word again) property Ucensing firm and living in San Diego.

Nolan had lunch with Neil Bourassa while he was in San Diego on business. He is a geographic bachelor working on LPD-17 with PMS 317 out of Avondale, LA. Nolan also spent a few days in Washington, D.C, on business and hooked up with his roommate Bill Fazekas, who still manages a Sports Bar in Crystal City (now that's an occupation I can understand).

Nolan completed his master's at UC SD in computer science and engineering and is now employed with DRS Technologies, a defense conttacting company. He is moving to, Yokosuka, Japan, to become the NavSea 05 rep and Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF) Assistant Battie Force Action Officer (BFAO), He will be NavSea '05's rep for combat systems, C41SR, and interoperability issues. Lastly, an APB has been issued for Joe Rainey, who we have not heard from since his detachment from Washington D,C, Joe, check in with your buddy Nolan!

1 do have a number of pictures to share with you this issue, Linda Postenrieder sent in two pictares, one of her, Carrie Musso and Dori Freer. The other is Linda, with her brother, Adam, from the Class of 2002 (boy, does that make me feel old!).

To show his complete dedication to the Class, our president Gordy Thomson sent in his license plate.

(Shipmate Editor: Unfortunately , without the picture of a grad in the photo. Shipmate could not include this photo in the column.) Hopefully by now this law abiding citizen has renewed his registtation! Gordy says look for a "State of the Class of '82" letter soon. Jerry Sherill sent in a picture

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of he and his new bride. He was married in August 1998 just as Hurricane Bonnie hit the east coast.

Luckily, die wedding went oft" without a hitch.

Finally. I couldn't resist sending in a picture of yours truly with die family in Tampa, FL. This is a sure sign that 1 need substance in the colunm. so unless you'd like to see more pictures of me (playing golf, washing the car, etc.). 1 suggest you email me and provide some inputs ... consider yoiu^elf wamed... imtil next time. Grea

The Eisman's, Greg, Susan, Amanda and Ben

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Pres: LCDR James H. Flatley, 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.inil (home) e: Richard.Woodford@jimo.com (for text only, no attachments) http://class-act-usna83 .org Howdy, '83 Shipmates. Because it's almost World Series time, let me put our Class Act situation in terms relative to our great national past time: It's the seventh game, bottom of the ninth, we're down by two, with three on, two out, and the count is 3 and 2. The crowd watches restlessly, equally annoyed and excited at the prospect of extta inlungs, and secretly glad that they took advantage of the 7th inning sfretch. After what seems to be an eternity, the catcher signals, the pitcher deUvers the windup and the pill fUes into the heat of the night. As the bat arcs around the box, no one knows for certain what the outcome will be. The World and the Series hangs in the balance: will the next minute start with a staccato crack ending in a roar of celebration or will the hopes of yet another underdog team expire with a stiff wallop of horsehide in the catcher's mitt? Either outcome signals the end of the Game, the Series, and the Season.

Our Class is standing at the plate, poised to Grand Slam on several projects, such as the Soccer Stadium Scoreboard. Will we deliver the goods, or choke at the plate? If you haven't logged onto the Class Web page yet, please do so now and get up to speed on our Class Charter. Do it now, so 1 can stop nagging. Remember: if we build it, they will come.

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The first item washed up from the sea courtesy of Shari Pyle, wife of Loyd Pyle from 4th Company: Loyd assumed command of the VFA-34 Blue Blasters. AirLant's newest F/A-18 Hornet Squadron in a ceremony at NAS Cecil Field, FL. The guest speaker was ADM Hlling, Vice Chief of Naval Operations. Loyd's first task was to move the entire squadron to NAS Oceana, VA, as part of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) moves. Thanks for the brief note and photo, Shari.

Pictured are Loyd Pyle with Shari, Caitlyn (8) and Chris (6).

The Pyle Family at the Blue Blaster's Office Second on the hit parade comes from Trie "Boomer" Bressler, who sent the foUowing "sanitized" update from the Kosovo front: I regret being off the Net for the past four to five weeks. I've changed jobs within the Joint Staff and have been working as a special assistant to the assistant to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (sounds like a job George Castanza had with the Yankees on Seinfeld...).

That said, this job has been incredible as my boss and his two special assistants have been the Department of Defense Representatives for negotiating the Peace process in Kosovo. It started Saturday moming, 22 May, with an interview with LtGen Foglesong (USAF). That night I was on a plane with him and the other Special Assistant (Colonel Guy Boum, USA) and the State Dept Representative (Strobe Talbot and his crew) to Moscow to negotiate with the Russians and the Finns on how this process should take place. After a week in Moscow, and 32 hours back home, we were off again to Bonn, Germany, for more negotiations. It was in Bonn that the ten-point Peace Deal was brokered. It was this deal that was taken to Milosovic to sign. As things tumed out, the US delegation I was part of was in Helsinki as guests of the Finnish Govemment when Slobo agreed and the Serb Parhament voted for it.

We, the DoD team, were then sent directly to Macedonia (Kumanova) to get the MiUtary Technical Agreement signed. Needless to say being packed for a week and being on the road for 13 days without BDUs made for some raspy smelling uniforms (Actually SOP for this Marine, but some of the others were hating life)! After six hard days, the MTA was finally signed and it was back to Moscow to get the Russians in line for the peace process. An interesting side note is that the Russian military infrastmcture is crambling down around them but their senior leadership still negotiate like they are fighting the Cold War. Well, after being home for two more days, it was off again to Helsinki to broker a deal with the Russians on what parts of Kosovo they should monitor. This time, we were with the SecDef. Again, negotiating with the Russians was very frustrating because basically their political and miUtary reps don't talk to each other. Once the Russians got on board with the Sectors, they would be in, we traveled back to Macedonia and into Kosovo.

Needless to say, CNN doesn't do any justice to how bad Kosovo really is. Pristina is really destroyed with the better part of the country bumed down (either by our bombs, the Serbs leaving or the KLA buming Serb homes). I had a chance to go to a refugee campâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a very sobering

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experience, thank God for our country, I did mn into a Classmate, Paul Becker, who is an assistant Naval Attach^ in Paris, who was TDY to Macedonia...We got a picture which will be forwarded to Shipmate (Sec 'y note: photo by snail mail? Hopefully in next month's issue). I also went to a mass gravesite. The stench alone is a smell I'll never forget. The problems have only begun over there and will continue to get worse even though the "peace" process has been installed. We, the US/NATO, should be there for a good long period of time.

Well, enough of the BS, I probably have put some of you asleep, I need to get someone to volunteer to assist Jim Wood with setting up the bi-monthly luncheons assuming we still want to have them, I'm moving on at the end of the month to MarForLant in Norfolk. How about those Yanks! Glad to see the Admiral got a championship ring to go along with his Boat School ring....Semper Fi and Go Navy.

Boomer, thanks and send up the new address from Norfolk, will ya? Josh Rubin, 24th Company, logged in next with the following: Just thought I would write to say that my wife, Pam, and I are living in Houston now. My business was bought out in the summer of '97 and I've been flying for Continental for about two years. I just upgraded to captain on the ATR 42/ 72. I have also started sailing a Laser again. If you still read Shipmate (Sec'y: and who doesn't?) would Bob Girrier, Bob Woods, and/or Nick Filippone, please get in touch with me as I am sure you have all fallen off the end of the earth. I recentiy ran into Chris Loria down here in Houston, he is an astronaut at NASA. If any '83ers are in Houston, please call and say hello: 281852-0821; j.l.rabin@worldnet.att.net.

Thanks, Josh, if my memory serves correctly, Willie McCool is also in the Astronaut Corps.

Now Hear This! The Bar is open. Doc Saba has opened Deep Creek Brewing Company, Restaurant and Brewery at Deep Creek Lake in Western Maryland. The place has 36 seats in the restaurant, ten seats at the bar and 35 seats on the deck. It also houses the ten barrel brew house used to make the Deep Creek Gold, Youghiogheny Red, Beary Wheat and Big Bear Stout!

Doc invites all to come and taste the great food and great beers. The First beer is free for all Classmates! The phone number is 301-387-2182, and the web site: http://www,deepcreekbrewing,com.

Take Her Deep!

Melissa and Pete Stitt (stittpnm@juno,com) bailed me out with these gems: You have been doing an awesome job as the Secretary! BZ! Keep it up! I am in command of HERON (MHC-52), down in the Repubhc of Texas. I took command on 23 January 1998, and it looks my change of command wiU be on die 27 August 1999.

During my tenure in South Texas, several of our Classmates have had command of MCM's or MHC's, including: Jim Boorujy, Brian Donegan, Peter Fanta, Tim Smith and yours traly.

This past Febraary, Melissa and I celebrated 11 years of marriage. We have two boys, Timothy (8) and Daniel (6). Since graduating from USNA, being the SWO I am, I have served in five ships including KIRK (FF-1087) in Yokosuka, GRIDLEY (CG-21) in San Diego, CURTS (FFG-38) and BUNKER HILL (CG-52) in Yokosuka and the mighty warship. HERON. Between division officer and department head tours, I served a tour at the Bureau of Personnel as a Junior Officer Detailer and we were on the staff of ComUSNavCent/ComFifthFlt in Bahrain before coming to HERON. My next orders have me reporting to San Diego to join the staff of Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group Three (CCDG3). CCDG3 is due to change ports to Everett, WA, in late 1999, so Melissa and the boys will move up there without me. We are pleased that we will be moving to the great Pacific Northwest.

If y'all are in South Texas before the end of August, Y'all come by. Otherwise, look us up in God's country. Take care, God bless and keep smiling.

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Thanks, Pete, for the update and good luck in the new home. Just when 1 started to think that I wouldn't have enough "real" copy, 1 got some film back from developing, 1 also set up some early summer get-togethers, so here are the fhiits of those labors: Kent Richeson and his high school sweetheart (and wife) Beth attended the West Springfield High School Class of '79 Reunion on 26 June. Have you gone to your 20th high school reunion yet?

Geoff Brandquist is now ranning "the tightest ship in the shipping business" for UPS as VP of Operations for the eastem region. In his spare time, Geoff can still shag golf balls Uke a pro, including Topflite water rescues (see photo).

Mark Olson is detailing 0-5s in the submarine community when he's not watching the Twins or racking up on frequent flyer miles.

Jim Blake tumed up living closer than I had expected. After a stint as a lobbyist, he's working in the Information Technology consulting field in D.C. Thanks to Diana and Bill Galinis and Margie and Geoff Brandquist for hosting these '83 gettogethers. I'm sure that more photos are on the way (right Classmates?)

Stu Shippee supervises while Geoff rescues an Excalibur from the Lake. Dizzy GiUespie lends a hand

I'm reviewing some of my earlier columns and 1 reckon that I'm batting 1,000 so far on "frequency" (haven't missed an issue) but only about .260 on "consistency." This month is a little low on the number of Classmates mentioned by name and I'm still trying to get down a good way to get more coverage and photos. Your help would be appreciated, I want everyone in the Class Act to get in touch with at least one other Classmate this month. Make time to track down your Academy rooinmate(s), Companymates, Youngster Cruisers, teammates, restriction buddies, and sponsor friends, and have them do the foUowing three steps: Step 1—Send me a blank email with either "83" or "A Class Act" in the subject line. You can just send a blank message, I'm just getting together working e-addresses, but I'll take any news that you want to send along too. It will give me an idea of how many active readers are out there this month.

Step 2—If you're reading this article, you already are getting Shipmate mailed to the proper home address (or you're reading it on the Web page). However, if the person you've tracked down in this month isn't getting Shipmate, it's probably because the Alumni Association doesn't have their current address. Do what you have to do to get the "lost Classmate" to send their change of address. There is a form on their Web page, www.usna.com, or send it via snail mail to: USNA Alumni Association, 247 King George Su-eet, AnnapoUs, MD 21402-5068, or call 410263-4448.

Step 3—Get your neighbor or your brother-inlaw to take your family's picture (must include one USNA Alum, and that would be you, bunky) and send it to my new address, listed above. Or you could do none of the above, and watch the ball fly by as the ump yeUs, "yer out!" It's your bat, watch were you're swinging.

Thought for this month: There are three kinds of people in the world. Those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who wonder "What Happened?" Keep it upright, water-tight, and moving at the speed of Ught— '83—A CLASS ACT

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Pres: LCDR Steven G. Young, USNR c/o Legg Mason, 600 Washington Avenue Towson, MD 21204; w: 800-368-2558 e: SYoung@LeggMason,com Sec'y: LCDR Toni Kasprzak, SC, USN 1671 Graham Road Meadowbrook, PA 19046 w: 703-614-0391; f: 703-693-2551; e: kasprzak,toni@hq.navy,mil CompuServe: 73121,2252@compuserve.com '84 Website: www.usna84.com Dear Classmates: IfinaUygot my husband to develop thefilmfrom his camera. I chaired the Washington Area Navy Supply Corps Ball that was held at the WiUard Intercontinental Hotel last February. Pictured are: CAPT George Zeberlein '54, a former USNA Supply Officer, myself, and RADM Ted Walker '54, a former Chief of the Supply Corps, who suggested the caption.

What a difference 30 years can make!

Anyway, I am also happy to announce that I have been selected to the rank of Commander, along with other Supply Corps Classmates: Dianne (Hardin) Archer, Doug Borrebach, Steve Bowman, Ruth Christopherson, Claude Coucoules, Bob Goodman '85, Karen Fallon '86, Jim Andreano '83, Jeff Horton '85, John King, Al Lamson, Matt Feely '83, Mike Amold '83, Tim Morgan '85 and Charlotte (Monk) Smith '85.

From The "A" Ring: The Commander In Chief's Installation Excellence Award Ceremony!

IVIike Chase (gator@fsrnet.or.jp) emailed me to let me know that he was going to be at the Pentagon on 15 May 1999, representing his command, Fleet Activities, Yokosuka, Japan, where he serves astileciviUan PubUc Affairs Officer. Mike got out of the Navy in 1996. His last job was Port Operations Officer in Yokosuka, and he was relieved by feUow Classmate, LCDR Art Quintong. Mike was kind enough to send the photos documenting this significant event.

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' 84 Tumover in Yokosuka Tito Dua is currently the Executive Officer of GUSHING, and Larry Marshall departed as XO of THATCH. Mike even enclosed a photo of Larry working the crowd at the Shimoda Black Ship Festival in 1996.

Larry Marshall working the crowd Mike Lancaster is also homeported in Yokosuka as XO of MOBILE BAY. I had the opportunity to at-

tend the awards ceremony and 1 must say that it was a first class event. I met up with Mike after the ceremony and he was interested in seeing Chris Aquilino (documented in a photo with Mike) who at the time was the Personal Aide to the Vice Chief of Naval Operations, ADM Don Pilling '65. Chris is now in the F-14 pipeline to XO/CO! Congrats!

Mike and Chris Hangin' on the "E" Ring Mike emailed me a few weeks later thanking me for hunting down Chris Aquilino. He said that it was great seeing Chris again after all these years.

Chris and Dean Miller were the last Classmates Mike saw in Annapolis the night after graduation before heading out of Annapolis forever.

From the Information Autobahn Charles Frederick (chazntatra@mailcity.com) wrote in to let us know that he has decided to put Grad School on hold, indefinitely, and stay in Nowy Targ, Poland and marry Margorzata. He will be staying on at the school he is currentiy teaching at.

To make money, (you know that teachers don't make much) a friend from Poland and Charles are going to start a private language school in Poland.

Charles will be back in Colorado for about a month this summer to go over their business plan and pick up some of his stuff to bring back to Poland.

Bob Richardson dropped me a line to give a quick update on his blissful family life in Silverdale, WA, where it rains at least 365 days a year. Wife, Joann, continues to homeschool the kids, teach music lessons, and play the pipe organ.

She performed a well-received, hour-long education concert on a new pipe organ last November.

Son, David (9), recentiy went up for his first flight in a Cessna 172 and had the controls for a while.

Bob was in the back seat, and respectfully requested that his son not fly them into restricted airspace over the Bangor submarine base. David also created his first web page, by himself and without the adult supervision necessary to rain it.

The web page is for his Morn and her organists' organization, of which she is the Dean. In all your spare time, you can visit the web site at http:// www.gGeocities.com/Vienna/Chor/7434/ thisis.html. David works cheaply, for those of you who want a web page and are willing to overlook mere details, such as child labor laws. Daughter, Maria, keeps her parents running with dance, choir, and swimming. Bob left private law practice a couple years ago and has been a corporate patent attorney for Boeing in Seattle. That means he now has the time to fulfill his obUgations and duties as a CTU (child ttansport unit).

Alan Hollingsworth (alanlh@ccnmail.com) announced his stepdaughter. Amy EUott graduated 14 May 1999, magna cum laude from the English Honors College at the University of Southem Mississippi. Alan is trying to solve the age old riddle, why does an English major receive Greek honors?

He had never pondered that before. Alan and his wife are bursting with pride. Amy will be in training much of the summer before departing in August for a two year stint teaching English in Central Asia.

Alan notes diat he has put his home design business on the back burner now and gone to work for an engineering Ucensing examination without working in the field full time. Thanks for the input!

Lost Classmate of the Month: Kent Mann!

Mike Chase nominated this month's candidate.

And Now a Word from our Class Offlcers!

From the President Steve Young (Syoung@ leggmason.com) The word was put out over the winter months that those Classmates interested in representing 1984 as a Class officer let Toni know by the end of April 1999. The results of that search for the next generation of Class leadership is as follows: President: Nobody volunteered to replace me in this capacity. I will take that as a tacit approval of my continuing my work as your President. This works out well for our Class because I was personally elected as the 1980's Decade Class President and will be sitting as a member of the USNA Alumni Association Board of Trastees in that capacity. That position must be filled by a currently sitting class president and represents a great honor for our Class. 1 beUeve that this honor, along with the work done by many of our Classmates in the national Alumni Association organization, we are making a strong name for 1984!

Vice President: Mike Collins has volunteered to ran for the position of VP. No other Classmates indicated interest. As such, Mike will take over that position at our 15-year reunion this fall!

Treasurer: Likewise, Jim Vautier was the sole volunteer in the position of Treasurer. Knowing how much Jimmy loves to make money, I thought this to be a great fit! He also will take that position this fall. Congratulations and many thanks are in order to both Mike and Jimmy!

Secretary: We do have a race in this department.

Karen (Halverson) Malloy and Robin Franke have both offered to become Toni's replacement.

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Although Toni has done what I feel is an unbelievably fantastic job, she is ready to step down. Karen and Robin will have a short paragraph placed on our web page for you to review before you vote for either of them. The voting will handled by me.

You should cast your ballot by either indicating your vote through email at the following address: syoung@leggmason.com. (You can also pull up this address through our web page by double-clicking on my name, or by sending your vote through snail-mail to me at: Steve Young, Legg Mason, 600 Washington Ave. #200, Towson, MD 21204.

The results of this contest will be announced at the Class meeting diu-ing the Reunion. That meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, 18 September, in the auditorium in Alumni Hall (across from the formal parade field for those whose yard-gouge is not up to snuff!). 1 hope to see you all there, and at all of the great activities we have planned!

Keep the 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 This month, the Class of 1985 offers some photos for your perusal. Please keep in mind that all photos must include a grad for publication!

A more recent photo of LCDR Jeff Hurley, with a couple of loyal Navy fans, daughter, Caitlin (2) and son, Sean (7 months)

The David Ruiz family

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Pres/Sec'y: Tim Wolf PO. Box 87, AnnapoUs, MD 21404 h: 703-271-0907; e: shipmate87@aol.com http://usna87.com Washington, D.C.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Spurs win! Spurs win! OK, it's been a few months and now footbaU season is in full swing, but 1 wanted to comment on how David Robinson and the Spurs clobbered the rest of the NBA on their way to winning the NBA Championship back in June. It took David ten years to make it to the finals, but as you Ukely witnessed, there was no denying the Spurs the ring once they were in the playoffs. As David said afterward, now that he's checked off a NBA championship from his Ust of to-do's (along with being NBA MVP, Rookie of the Year, AU-Star, Top 50 NBA of AllTime, scoring champ, rebounding champ, all defense team, shot block leader, etc.), he's going to have to set some new basketball goals. Congratulations to David, Valerie, their boys, and the Spurs!

Of course, there's baby news: In Virginia Beach, Shannon and Wick Townsend have a new son, Samuel, who was bom on 17 June. Samuel has an older sibling, Halley. Wick works for Data-Line.

Julie and Jim Gfrerer proudly announced the birth of Emily Lynn on 24 June. Emily joins older sister, Katie, in the Gfrerer home. Jim is assigned to Quantico.

Pat and Bill Angeloni have a new son. WilUam Ryan was bom on 2 May. With too many males going by "BiU" in the family, he'll go by "Ryan."

His sister, Ellen, is very happy with her little brother's arrival. Work-wise, Bill is very busy with FreeMarkets in Pittsburgh and Belgium. The company has received great press to date.

In Boston, Sara and Len LaPorta (Len_LaPorta@ putnaminv.com) are proud parents of their first child, Leonard Mathew. Mathew was bom on 17 June in Boston. Sara is a vice president with Boston Consulting Group (retail practice) and Len is a vice president with Putnam Investments (derivative operations). They can be reached at 26 Garden Stteet, Boston, MA 02114; 617-523-6880.

Other news includes Erica Sahler relieving Brant Pickrell down in Panama City; both are CEC officers. Brant's next assignment is a Commanding Officer position.

Robin (Young) Noyes is the aide to the Vice Chief of Naval Operations in the Pentagon. Brian Noyes is an AEDO with the National Reconnaissance Office and also has caught the high tech bug, working on computers and high tech stuff in his spare time.

Roy Ledesma is on craise with CONSTELLATION on the CraDesGru-1 staff.

Kathy Allen is on deployment in Okinawa with SeeBees from Naval Constraction Battalion Two, out of Gulfport, MS. Jim Emmitt (Jim_Emmitt@msn.com) is in Columbus, OH, where he owns part of and works for Storage Concepts, Inc. Jim was medically discharged from the Infantty back in 1992. Storage Shipmate, September 1999

Concepts is industrial in nature, designing material handUng and management processes for manufacturing and distribution on a nationwide basis.

Jim mentioned he ttavels quite a bit. In his spare time, he's attending Ohio State in tiieir MBA program. Drop him a line.

Tom Doman has been keeping busy with his project manager assignment for RWD Technologies down in Raleigh-Durham, where he and his staff are helping out IBM. Tom is also the Commanding Officer of Wilmington Marines in Wilmington. NC. Geoff deBeauclair and Steve Gillespie are bound for assignments as executive officers in the submarine community. Geoff is going to RHODE ISLAND and Steve is off to GEORGIA.

Memorial Day weekend in Newport

Tania and Walt on their wedding day, 20 Febraary, at Georgetown

John Craig is flying F/A-18s in Virginia Beach.

Inger and Kirk Benson, along with their children Haley and Phillip, flew back to the United States for a quick vacation back in June. While in Annapolis, they visited with Kirsten and John Hair and their son Wesley. Kirk is assigned to the Seventh Fleet staff. Ben Glenn is haff way through law school at Santa Clara University. He's going part-time, while working at AppUed Materials, Ben has already passed the Patent Agent exam!

In the above photo, are Robb and Laura (Lott) Granahan with their children Nicholas and Caroline, Michael and Adrienne (Marks) Griffen, Dave and Jeanne (Grabowsky) Taylor with their twins, Krista and Caroline, George and Janet (Walters) Bristol, and David and Diana (Farraday) Foster with their son, Michael.

Hey sports fans, in case you didn't hear, next year's Army/Navy football game is going to be in Baltimore at the PSINet Stadium, Road trip to Riordan's after the game! Also, the Navy/Notte Dame football game for next season is in Orlando.

We're going to DisneyWorld!

One random note I received around the end of June, a retired CWO is looking for the owner of a red and silver '87 Mustang 5.0 GT, He bought the car a few years ago and found a Class of' 87 sticker on the rear hatch glass. The car's been restored and the CWO was curious if the prior owner wanted to see a picture of the refurbished automobUe. If it's your car, drop me a line and I'U forward you his email.

And last, for the deja vu note of the month, check out the last part of the comments under Doug Wojcik's picture in Lucky Bag. Obviously his new coaching position was preordained! TTFN. TJW.

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Pres: Kennon A. Artis e: Navy88@aol.com Sec'y: LT Kathleen Toomey Jabs, USNR 45 Laurel, NH 03833, Exeter, NH 03833 p: 305-436-5376; e: KJABS@AOL.COM "Summertime and the Uving is easy..." The Uving may be easy, but writing the column is not when you don't have any inputs! We have a few updates, but not enough to fill the column word quota and the next deadline is already looming. Please drop a line! The email is by far the easiest, but the postal service is fine as weU, especially for pictures. We have moved so please send to the new address.

The first bits this month are address change announcements. Pat Brown says he's updated his web page (http://www.oz.net/~patrayb) and his new address in Chapel Hill is: 707 Emory Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Tim Schick has relocated to: 8948 Timbeijack Lane; Jacksonville, FL 32256 and can be reached at 904-363-6035.

Matice Wright and Drew Wannamaker graduated from the Kennedy School of Govemment at Harvard last week. Drew is still on active duty and will be working at the Pentagon (Joint Staff); Matice is a civiUan and will be living in the D.C. Laura, Adrienne, Diana, Janet and Jeanne Shipmate, September 1999

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area. She had not decided on a job as of the last time Drew talked with her.

Rich Romo sends Califomia greetings: Just visited the Class web site for thefirsttime.

Hats off to Mike Coleman. He did a wonderful job. Just wanted to say hi to all my Classmates out there. Doing well in San Jose, CA working as a project manager for Lucent Technologies.

The work is fast paced and never ends. My Navy training is serving me well, as nothing ever goes as planned, and I am constantly required to improvise and do things on Âąe fly. Could I be back in the Squadron?

My wife and I bought a new house in south San Jose last September (the same time I got out) and we love it. Looking forward to hearing from fellow members of '88. Here's to wishing you all continued success! Can you have my email address added to the muster? Work email is rromo@lucent.com; home is rtomo96@aol.com

Harry Demiris sends in the following update: After three long months of separation, my family and I are finally reunited. I began work in New York on 15 March, Eileen and the kids stayed in Florida to sell the house; they moved up here on 17 June, We are now renting a home in East Meadow (Long Island). Our plan is to buy a home by next summer. I am working at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft in downtown Manhattan. There is no experience in the world that compares to cramming into a subway car in a suit, especially when the air conditioning is not working! It reminds me of the cattle cars in Quantico during our Midshipman craise, except, then, you knew who was rabbing up against you, not that it was okay, but at least you knew them.

I've been in touch with Scott Evans, Dave Bass, Keith Miller, Russ Feldkamp, and an occasional email with Keith Goetz. They are all doing well and looking forward to our 15th year reunion. If anyone is in New York, I can be reached at work 212-504-6053, or at home 516794-6834. One of the joys of being back in New York is that I am only a four-hour drive away from ArmapoUs. I think a mini reunion with Scott, Dave, any other wilUng people, and myself, is in the planning stages. Anyway, it's 12:45 am and it's time to get back to writing briefs! Go Navy!

Next update from Jim Grassey: I went Surface Linerightout of the boat school thanks to my mediocre academic performance and a less than stellar conduct record (one to many nights at Riordan's). Fall of '891 got picked up for a transition to aviation, started in P-cola in Febraary of '90 and finished flight school in December of '91. After a great year in San Diego for the RAG I did a tour flying coffins at HC-6 in Norfolk. I left Virginia in Feb '96 and headed to Bahrain for some sun and fun until September of 1998. The Middle East was great except for the searing 120+ degree summer days and 100+ degree summer nights. And the many months of threatcon "C" that had us all in our quarters by sundown for months on end.

Long nights proved to be a good thing for my wife, Amy and I. We had only been married a month when I left for the Middle East. She joined me later that year and we got to spend a lot of time together. We traveled to Africa a number of times, stopping in Ethiopia, Somalia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya and Tanzania. We also spent two weeks in Thailand enjoying what has to be one of the best vacations we have ever had. Work was hectic and busy (six and seven day weeks) so I was quite thrilled when I got picked up for a TAR transition and then got orders to Atianta flying C-9s. My ObliServe will be up after this tour so all you civilian types that can get me a job feel free to write. Sorry I missed everyone at the Reunion. Hope to hear from you all soon. My email is (all lower case) griz9@bellsouth.net.

Well, thanks again to everyone who has written and is thinking of writing. Good Luck and best wishes. Cheers, KTJ '88 ... The Class of USNA

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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 '89! Here's the latest pre/post Ten-year Reunion info. I'U start September (the last month of FY99) off with a note from my Companymate (from FUBAR 5) Wendy (Miller) Woodward (woodrows @ pacbell.net): Well, I have never written in to Shipmate in the ten years since we graduated. My husband, Mike, and I have just been blessed with the birth of our first baby, Audrey, on 12 May. She surprised us by coming three weeks earlier than her due date, but she is really healthy and we are officially "grown-ups" now. It's really fun being parents. I decided to resign from the Navy this summer to have more time to raise Audrey and to stay up in Sacramento to live. I will start flying as the news helicopter reporter for the local NBC affiliate (Channel 3) in July. Lots happening in a short span of time. I am sorry Mike and I could not attend the Ten Year Reunion in Annapolis, but the baby was imminent (even more so than we realized!). I hope you'll let me know when you and the Blue Angels come through again (Stockton airshow?) and we can introduce you to our newest addition. Take care, and fly safe as always.

Thanks Wendog! Hope to see you three on the west coast this year. Here's info from an old FCG waimabe, Ed Drew (edrew@usa,alcatel.com) and family: Jackie, Meredith and I havefinallymoved into our new house in Ashbum, VA, Just outside of Washington, D.C. (five minutes from Dulles Airport for those who know the area.) My new position as account director with Alcatel, USA is going well. I am heavily involved with the Bell Atlantic ADSL rollout (New high speed intemet access over phone lines). Meredith and Jackie are happy to be settled back into a house after three months of being nomads.

Thanks, Ed. When can we see that high speed internet stuff?

Our next lifestyle update is a message from Phil Lindogan (plindogan@kpmg.com): I'm now living in Sacramento and do consulting. I joined KPMG after I finished my MBA from u s e . The consulting work I do is primarily for govemment entities. We do things like implement cost management strategies and help in the development of performance measures. I'm always on the road, so I don't see my wife too often. The positive thing about this job is that at least I'm always home on the weekends.

Thanks, Phil! 1 just missed Don Gabrielson (Gabrielson.Donald@HQ.NAVY.MIL) a couple of months ago at Andrews AFB where he left me this message: 1 brought my boss out to meet a plane last night at Andrews...low and behold, there was an escort! Seeing the Blue Angels on the tarmac was great, it's been ten years, probably close to the day. Didn't get a chance to sniff around for you, and when I saw your note this moming I figured you were probably out taking care of other 'business' anyway., .as it should be. We were going to take that big fat blue thing out for a ride, but someone took the keys. Were those JATO bottles I noticed the crew chief working on? I'm working for the VCNO, ADM Pilling, another shoe like me. It's an interesting job. Not a lot of travel.

but I get to see how the big dogs think and handle issues. Drop a line if you get the chance, and hope you enjoy the rest of your summer show circuit!

LCDR D.D. Gabrielson, Office of the Vice Chief of Naval Operations, Navy Pentagon Room 4E632.

Thanks, Don! Are you still doing anything as a musician?

I intercepted a message on our Web site from Cathy Masar (masarc@naples.navy.mil) to Kevin Kim on her whereabouts now. She's still in the Navy and currently working at ComfAirMed in Bella Napoli and loving life. She received orders to Los Angeles Navy Recraiting District (detaching in September '99).

I know 1 haven't been giving credit where credit is due to the correct answers of past monthly trivia.

I have even been corrected on some inaccuracies in my factual rememberings.

Here's an update with a trivia answer from Steve and Katie Brown (snkbrown@ibm.net): Aloha from Hawaii. The answer to your question in the May '99 issue of Shipmate is Lee Greenwood and "Proud to be an American." I was not a part of the festivities on that spring day in '87, as I had the pleasure of standing CMOD. Still, I recall several Classmates complaining about the long time spent out in the hot sun on Tcourt. What do I win? A free subscription to the '89 listserve? But seriously, I appreciate you taking time during your tour with the Blue Angels to write the ' 89 column. It must be a real ballbuster of a travel schedule you have!

This is my first cortespondence with Shipmate in a long time. I am Navigator on TUCSON (SSN770) in Pearl Harbor. My wife, Katie, and I are expecting our first child in September. I am over halfway through my tour here, and starting to negotiate with the detailer man about follow-on orders.

Other '89ers out here on the boats are Eric Burian (ENG) and Rob Engel (NAV) on BOSTON, Matt Hermstedt (ENG) on TOPEKA, Barry Gittleman (WEPS) on HONOLULU, Steve Kephart (NAV) on COLUMBUS. My ship is getting ready for a quick trip down to Chile, where I hope to ran into Carlos Grez. That's all for now.

Wish I could be there for the tenner. Nothing could be finer than to be an '89er!

Thanks for writing and for the correct answer, even though you skated out of it while being the 'Mate. You have also received the new prize for giving correct (or incorrect) answers: a free subscription to the '89 listserve! Thanks, Steve!

It's been awhile since we last heard from JJ and Whitney Thompson, but here's an update the old man just sent: Hello All! We wanted to inform you that we are leaving Whidbey Island from 1 July 1999 to 1 July 2000. The movers are here as I type quickly. John starts school on 2 August at the Air Force War College in Montgomery, AL, We are excited for the new adventure, but sad to leave our friends and house on Whidbey. I'm also excited that the Thompson Family will expand to three on 3 November 1999! I am over halfway through my pregnancy and starting to show. I already feel the Gymboree show, John is still waiting patientiy to feel movement. He just retumed from Saudi Arabia on 22 June ahead of the rest of the squadron. Our road trip across the country will take us to San Francisco; Ogden, UT; Glacier National Park and Rockford, IL, visiting ftiends and family. No email or phone # yet in Alabama, Have a wonderful summer! Please let us know if you're in our area. We love company!

Another long lost Plebe Year Companymate (from Skate 8) Steve Johansen (sjohanso@us. oracle.com) sends the following update: I left the Navy in 1995 after teaching ROTC for awhile at the University of Rochester and getting my MBA. I worked at Applied Materials for two years as a product manager. Now I am in marketing at Oracle Software, in their business applications group, I have also been a drilling

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Reservist in the CincPacFIt reserve where I joke that I am the "George" LCDR, I Uve in San Francisco at the intersection of Little Italy and Chinatown and could not imagine a louder combination of ethnic neighborhoods, I am taking time off this summer to resurrect my Mid-mobile, the '65 mustang. This may be my only form of celebration for out Tenth Reunion.

Once again. I just missed Tom Buthod (John. buthod@med.ge.com) in Milwaukee for the 4th of July. He and I played phone tag the entire weekend. He claims he's just your typical GE guy now, working for the Man. He's a manufacturing process engineer for global tubes and detectors at GE Medical Systems.

Class Officer Election Info This year is an election year for our Class officers. Here is the Ust of important dates for this year's Class officer elections: 3 September 6:00 p.m. EDT: Electronic (Web site) voting closed.

4 September: Voting closes I hour prior to kickoff.

4 September: Ballot counting completed prior to second half kickoff.

4 September: Results given to Brian at end of game for aimouncement at post-game tailgater.

Reunion Info The best info for the Reunion is stiU onhne at our Class Web site: www.usna89.org, but here's a Uttie of it: 12:00 noon. Friday. 3 September—Lunch (location TBA) 3:00p.m.. Friday, 3 September—P-Rade Worden Field (no. we're not marching!)

TB.\ Friday. 3 September—Cocktail party (location TBA) TBA Saturday, 4 September—Prayer Breakfast 9:00-10:00 a.m. (location TBA) 12:00 noon. Saturday, 4 September—Beat Georgia Tech Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium Check back for more events!

WeU Classmates, by the time you read this, the awesome Ten Year Reunion for the class of '89 is about to happen, or is now a great memory. Whichever it is, I and many others that didn't make it wish we could've been there. I'm sure if we coidd've, we would've. Rock on '89! Dwight

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First a note from Dave Haas: I checked tiie USNA '90 homepage and read that you were hungry for information on our Class. So here is what I know, it is not much, but

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every litUe bit helps. Monty Ashliman is still flying F-14s. He is deployed on a carrier (I forget the name) in the Baltic carrying out strikes against Serbia as part of Operation Allied Force.

Hector Rodriguez is in San Diego teaching new S-3 pilots how to fly at the RAG. He is married and applying for the JFK school of govemment at Harvard. I ran into Jim Barteloni at the fair in Chesapeake, VA. Jim is flying F-14s out of Oceana and deep in the work up cycle. Phil Beckman is married and is CHENG on a sub out of Groton. I don't know the name of the sub (looks like a disturbing trend.) I guess I need to look at my Reef Points again. Steve Rutherford was the Operations Officer at SBU20 and is now headed out to Monterey for his masters.

As for me, I am married with two kids. My wife. Patrice; daughter, Coiutney (3 years); son, Christopher (17 months). We just bought a home in Chesapeake, VA. I am still in the Navy and took command of FIREBOLT (PC 10) on 25 Febraary 1999.1 can honestiy say there is no better job in the world, than to command a warship. I have a fantastic crew and it is a blast working for Naval Special Warfare. This should be a two-year tour and I hope to bring my ship up to Annapolis for homecoming or our Reunion next year. I will let you know.

Speaking of Reunions, I have been checking with people in the Annapolis area as to what we need to do to organize our event, I really need to know where we want to go with it, Cost/Parties/ When,..etc. What does everyone want? Do we want a bunch of rooms at the Lowes or something a Uttie less? People can email me with ideas at dh329I @aol.com (home) or firebolt@norfolk. navy.mil (work). If you email to the work address, in the "subject Une" put Attention Commanding Officer and I wUl get it. I hope to have a tentative schedule of events put out by the end of summer. The more info you give me the better the plan. Additionally, I cannot do all this by myself so if anyone is interested in helping please offer your services, especially if you live in the Annapolis area. I guess that is all for now and I will keep in touch concerning Reunion stuff. I am only doing this because I don't know if anyone else is. So if you have already started to make preparations, please tell me and I will come "aU stop" and "climb aboard." Let me know if there is anything else I can do.

Thanks for the great note, Dave. The Reunion questions and suggestions are great. People have been dropping me a lot of notes asking about Reunion details and unfortunately, I have no answers.

Is anyone working on this currently? We need to start working on this. Next a note from Mike Bernhard: r ve been kind of a hermit these past few years as far as staying in touch with Classmates. To all my close friends, I apologize for losing contact.

A quick update on me (the short story). After four years together. I married Teresa White (AnnapoUs local) in 1991 and we have since had two wonderful children (Patrick, now five and Fox, 18 mos.). We have lived in the San Francisco Bay area for the past six years. I left the Navy in late 1995 after a couple tours as a Supply Officer. At that point I started working for Stryker Endoscopy (medical equipment manufacturer) in Santa Clara, CA where I am stUl happily employed with my curtent position of project manager. By the way, LUCAS Group got me the interview. I would recommend using their services if you are changing careers, especially now that two of our Classmates work there (Mike Sweeney and Mike Christ). A couple of other grads working with me at Stryker are Jerry Dickerson '88, Rick Beutter '89, Randy Britt '86 and Pat Keane '93. More recentiy, my wife just accepted a job transfer to Washington, D.C. starting 25 June and we are moving back to Maryland to live. My company is setting me up with a virtual office so that I can work from home part time and I will be traveling back and forth to CA a couple of times a month as well. As far as contacts go, I saw Traci and Bill Guarini (and Will Jr.) in San Francisco

a couple of months back. Bill is OPS "O" on JOHN PAUL JONES out of San Diego. Also, I know that Joe Gardiner is working out of China Lake, CA. Now that I will be living closer to USNA and attending tailgaters and the like, I hope to meet up with many of my old friends. Anyone traveling through the area please look me up. My email is MTPFB@ix.netcom.com. Also, I am Uying to find Jamie Young, Chuck Carver, Lewis Berry, Brian Filler and ,..okay, the list is too long to finish, so let me just say anyone else that has time to write. Until then. Go Navy!

Scott Bonney also wrote with more details on his new job and growing family: As I mentioned in a past column Noble Rosser Bonney was bom 11 Febraary 1999 by C-section (let's hear it for breach births!). Rhonda has recovered well, and Noble is in good shape in general, except for an extremely rare form of congenital glaucoma (Rhonda and I are still arguing over whose side it came from). He's scheduled for surgery at the end of June, probably before tills even goes to print, but your prayers are solicited and appreciated for the relief of pressure and complete healing of both his eyes.

I've also moved from the Roanoke area to down near our old stomping grounds in the Tidewater area. I took a job as a Quality Systems Engineer for Johnson Controls in Chesapeake, VA, where we assemble and ship seats for the F150 to Ford, Norfolk. (I received the offer letter the day after Noble's birth. Let's hear it for a highstress week!) If any of you '90-Grads are stationed down here, give me a call or shoot me an email. I'd love to reestablish some old ties and maybe set up a group road-trip to USNA for Homecoming and our big ten-year Reunion.

My new tracking information is: 757-558-8885 (home phone), 757-558-2111 (work), 757-9382993 (pager), RSBonney@AOL.com (home email, checked at random), R.S.Bonney® JCI.com (work email, checked daily), 2454 Annie Circle, Chesapeake, VA 23323 (snail mail). If that's not enough ways to reach me, you need to reread Message to Garcia!

I also received word from Tom Sanchez in Pensacola, FL that he and Dee have finally succeeded in overcoming the aviators curse. Now, in addition to their three daughters, Tom has a little namesake. Tom Jr. was bom on the evening of 18 May. Tom can be reached at Navyhelo® aol.com.

Carter Honesty wrote in as promised with the names of our 20 Classmates who have been selected for USMC major. They are: Jon Aytes, Scott Benedict, John Calvert, Matt Cooper, Dean Ebert, Rich Eckles, Ken Georgi, Greg Gillette, Mark Kustra, Bob Liebe, Steve Liszewski, Kevin Minton, Mike Pia, Wade Reinthaler, Mark Schrecker, Rob Scott, Walt Scott, Bob Sofge, Marcus Stefanou, and Tim Winand. Thanks so much. Carter. Does anyone have a definitive list of all of our Classmates who have been selected for LCDR so far?

Harold Katz wrote with an update from Yokosuka: I am currently serving on THACH as Ops and am preparing to conduct the crew swap with GARY when she comes here in August, this in an effort to get a more modem ship into Seventh Fleet, and to save on the costs of moving an entire crew back to the States. Serving out here is pretty interesting, and I can honestly say there is rarely a dull moment here in the FDNF. All of a sudden, more than a few '90 grads have shown up here. Tony OhI was here as Ops on FIFE but he took her back to the States when she swapped out with CUSHING. Ed Murdock is CSO on CUSHING. Rich Hager is CHENG on CURTIS WiLBim, but is headed back to San Diego soon after he returns from the Arabian Gulf. Also, out in the Gulf right now with the KITTY HAWK Battle Group is Jeff Hickox (Weps on CHANCELLORSVILLE so says the ramor mill) and Mai Sandie (CTF70 staff?). Pete Smith is out here also. He left the SWO community and is

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now working at the Metoc Center here in Yokosuka. I also ran into Dean Ebert who is out at MAG-12 in Iwakuni. I called him by accident one day trying to find some Marine aircraft for an exercise. Funny, how these things work isn't it? I wish I had more to say in terms of interesting stories, but we almost never see each other out here because we are always at sea. I think Jeff reported to CHANCELLORSVILLE in the Gulf, for example.

That was great, Harold. Let us know who else you ran into out in the Pacific. Nick Candela also dropped a Une: Class of 90, Nick Candela writing from weapons test squadron Pt Mugu, CA. I have one year left in the Navy and will probably be resigning my commission soon. Hopefully someone at Supers will make an exception and actually let me go! Haven't written to Shipmate in about five years. I was stationed at Tinker AFB flying E6A's for 54 months. Now I am flying a Metro-Hi and have every other Friday off. If the real Navy was anything like this squadron, no one would want out. Unfortunately this is not the case and I am tired of doing "more with less." I have four kids and drive a 1983 Honda Civic while paying a Corvette payment in the form of diapers. Want to say hey to all the guys from 36 Company and the 33rd Herd. Hope to beflyingthe friendly skies soon or be underway on USS NEVERDOCK. Both sound very challenging.

I also heard from Jen (Hampson) Swanson: Just a quick note to say hi since I haven't written in a long time. My husband Jon Swanson '88 and I are living in Jacksonville, FL and loving it! I have been out of the Navy since May of 1995 and he just got out last year. We have decided to stay here, since it is so beautiful all year round. We have three children: Brian (5), Katie (3 1/2) and JuUe (3 months). They keep me busy as a full-time Mom. I guess you could call me a soccer mom now since my son plays and we have the required minivan. Ha Ha! Jon is still in the Reserve and is attached to BooNE. Imagine my surprise when one of our Classmates called to talk to him. Glen Leverette is a department head on BOONE. We exchanged talk about our families. He is married and has a daughter and is happy to be stationed in Jax. I StiU keep in touch with Jennifer (Redman) Ball. She is getting out of the Navy in July and planning to attend law school in the fall. Right now Jennifer and her husband Ed are living in the D.C. area. That's about aU the news I have.

Take care.

And from Jeff Stewart: Well in answer to your email for some kind of news, I thought I would write. My name is Jeff Stewart and I was in 28th Company. I have now gotten out of the Marine Corps and taken a position as the Southeastem Regional Sales Manager for a constraction equipment company called Takeuchi MFG. We are based out of Atlanta, GA, which is also where I live. No kids or wife, just toys so if anyone is in the Atlanta area and wants to drop by tell them to send me an email at MINIEX@AOL.com or call 888-906-9783.

Thanks.

Christie D'Amico and Jerry Haran dropped me an email as well: For many people who don't know, Jerry and I got married in May of '96. We're now living in Charleston, SC. We've been here for about four months. Jerry is with the U.S. Marshal Service (and curtentiy looking for other employment) and I am a "stay at home mom" with two little boys, Brendan, two years and Jordan, eight months, I feel like I could write a novel of all the people we've seen and the things that have happen in our life since we got married, but I'll just leave it simplified.

Thanks so much for writing in, Christie. 1 know that lots of us would love to hear the novel version, so if you feel like writing again soon, that would be great! And from Swede Hansen: Thanks for carrying the torch, I've never written in myself but you talked me into it. I haven't 122

kept in touch with too many of our Classmates but I can't wait to see everyone at our ten year Reunion next year, it's coming faster than we realize. Anyway, the Hansen family is aUve and well in Camp Lejeune, home of those wayward Marine types. My wife, Kris, and our two-yearold daughter Madeline are doing great in North Cakeylackey. I did a stint with 6th Marines for the last two years and am presently the S-4 for 2d Maintenance Battalion, yep, for all my grant brethren out there, I went to the dark side and later moved into the logistics field. I'm getting ready to take my new talents over to CSSD-27 to support 2d Marines in CAX 9/10-99, back to the stumps we go! Watch out world, those logrants are a scary breed. Anyway, looking forward to hearing from everyone and seeing our column every month..GRRRRR! Now a great note from Ray Berzins: I am one of those Classmates who has been in hiding for many years waiting for my shipmates to write about us. Well it's finally time to break the ice. I married the love of my life, Nicole Anne Berzins in April 1995.1 moved out of the Navy in Febraary 1996 after a tour onboard GRIDLEY (CG-21) and Afloat Training (jroup Pacific in San Diego. I traveled up the West Coast to the Silicon Valley and joined fellow Classmates Paul Crothers, Kelly Van Dyke, and Craig Davidson at Applied Materials. In April 1997, my Uttie brother Tim Berzins '95 married Eileen Shanley of Annapolis, MD, The wedding was a huge USNA Reunion with Gerard Shanley '90 and his four brothers. In November 1997, Nicole and I settled into a new home in the Garlic Capitol of the World, Gilroy, CA. We were blessed on 14 November 1998, with the birth of little Raymond Joseph Ronald Berzins. Nicole and I want to say "Hi" to our special '90 friends out there. Many of those friends are working on populating the USNA Classes of 2016 and 2017. We hope to see everyone before, or at, the Reunion next year.

Rich O'Connell just retumed to San Diego from a craise on BOXER. Richie-O and his sweetheart Amy are due for their first little-O this summer.

Aaron Johnson, one of the last trae surface warriors left, is currently serving onboard HAYLER as Chief Engineer in Norfolk. A.J. has an awesome house in Virginia Beach and is playing baseball during his free time. Cara and Mike Pestorius are residing in Blue Ash, OH with their two beautiful daughters Morgan and Taylor and are due for a new addition soon, possibly a little "Mikey P." Evan. "Van" Robbins is residing in San Francisco working at Montgomery Securities. Laurie and Bret Simon can be found in Suffolk, VA with sons Eric, Matt, and Ben! Bret "Sparky" Simon can't escape the call of the SWO in him and is still serving us well in his civilian role at Newport News. Sparky is a lead design engineer working on the nuclear propulsion plant of the next generation aircraft carrier. Jeanette and Chris Tinio announced the birth of Sarah Christine Tinio who was bora on 10 October 1998. Tom Tomscheck was joined in marriage last summer to the beautiful Betsy. Tom and Betsy reside in Minnesota with Newman the Dog! Paul Crothers is living in San Jose and engaged to be married to a wonderful lady, Thelma. Kelly Van Dyke is engaged to be martied in the next few weeks!

I also got a note from Steve Rutherford: This is your advanced notice that we (The Rutherfords) have retumed to Califomia. This time for a two-year tour at the Naval Postgraduate School in beautiful Monterey, CA, Provided is my school email address for you email wizards. Feel free to provide this data to anyone who may inquire with the exception of the IRS and FBI, thank you.

This is my renewed attempt to stay in touch and in the loop with all the people who have enriched our lives and helped us along the way. If you were planning a visit to Virginia Beach, VA, please redirect your travel to the West Coast and visit with us here. I'm sure you would enjoy your visit much more, but bring a wallet full of money because it ain't cheap. Our address is: 117

Shubrick Rd, Monterey, CA 93940. Phone us at home: 831-372-5891; home emails: Layon007@ webtv.net or Mantis01@webtv.net. I am temporarily staying at the BOQ until Le'Anne, Skyler and Aja arrive in late July with the household goods. Please give us a call, come by or drop us an email sometime. We want to know how you're doing. Look forward to hearing from you soon.

Well, that about sums it up for this month. I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe. Keep that email coming! 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 As 1 write this article, it's been twelve years to the very day that we all arrived in AnnapoUs to take our oath of office, for the first time coming together as the Class of 1991. If you close your eyes, maybe you can imagine the smell of fresh white-works drenched with sweat. Now, while sitting on the floor of your nearest dog-kennel to achieve the proper volume and intelUgence of background noise, rab some sandpaper on your feet to simulate the comfort of the fresh-from-the-box Jack Purcell's. Then, go ahead and stick your head in the oven at 375 until well-cooked. Isn't it amazing how easily those memories come rashing back?

Before the news, I have some administtative business. We are a Uttie behind the dot-com eight ball. We had a class Web site, I think it's since drifted helplessly into etherspace. Recently Dennis Ylagan (dennis@sitg.com) contacted me, offering to help with a re-launch. Dennis recently left the Navy and started his own intemet consulting business. Star Intemet Technologies Group (http://www.sitg.com). He's used his skills and resources to establish our new address: http:// www.usna91.com. He and 1 will be working on its content, and we hope to feature a worldwide database of email addresses. If any of you digital types would like to help out, I'm giving Dennis the reigns, so please contact him. Thanks to Dennis!

'More to follow...

David Mann ( d m a n n @ m b a l 9 9 9 . h b s . e d u ) checked in with the foUowing update, which arrived just a few hours too late for last month's article: As I reach another milestone of sorts, I thought I would make my second contribution to the '91 column. I left my last assignment in the White House Liaison Office in the summer of 1997 to attend graduate school on a full-time basis. I remain in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) and diligently complete my courses each year in order to maintain my status.

On 10 June 1999, I will graduate from the Harvard Business School along with feUow '91er, Alton Delane. After two fun-filled years I must retum to reality and the working world. My wife, Julie, and I will be moving to Chicago where I will be working for SVM Ventures doing private equity and venture capital deals.

I keep in regular contact with James Gomez, who just recently completed his first year at Wharton and is working in Houston for the summer. Additionally, I will be heading back to Annapolis to attend James Kolowski's wedding in the coming weeks.

I would love to talk with anyone considering the business school route or anyone interested in venture capital or private equity. Drop me an email.

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mates finishing business school this summer.. .send us your b-school sea stories. Once I was doing this DCF, without a WACC mind you, and...

I had the pleasure of receiving an email from the wife of Evan Barnet, Pam. Pam and Evan had their youngest son, Scott Edward, baptized at the Chapel in April, and were fortunate enough to have some other '91ers present. Shelley and J o n Ciccone attended with their son, Connor (3); May and Ed Paraiso brought their son, Nicholas (2); finally, MeUssa and Dave Allen brought their children, Caitiin (3) and Joshua (1). Coincidentally, Chris Janke was also having a son, Christopher, baptized in the same ceremony! It all goes to show, you never know where or when a spontaneous '91 reunion may break out. Thanks, Pam! 1 always know when the newest Shipmate has come out, because on that day I usually receive the lion's share of my email. Part of that batch this past month came from Tracy (Hansen) Laudadio (dinlaudadio@aol.com). If you think you're busy, Usten to this: Tracy left the Navy in '94 and after a few job changes settied in the Allentown, PA area. Through aU this she and her husband, Dave, a sales engineer with York Intemational, began a family. At the time of writing this article, they had three children: DanieUa (6), Alex (4) and JuUa (2). But, Tracy is due to deUver twins any day! She says she has no plans to "work" any time soon, but I'm left wondering what "work" really means. Send Tracy some encouragement, I'm sure she'll have plenty of time to answer between feedings.

Now I have a chance to redress an error I made a whUe back. Bart Bruchok sent me an email that 1 somehow overlooked and never placed into our column. Bart was the epitome of patience, waiting two years before courteously pointing out my boneheadedness. But, the news was worth waiting for. After doing the corporate thing for a few years, Bart has recentiy accepted an appointment to the FBI Academy in Quantico! He's starting in July, and wiU receive his first orders in August. Congratulations, Bart. We look forward to an update on how it compares to our summer, twelve years ago!

Here is some news from Chris Thomas (cthomas@destinygrp.com or ctango@mindspring. com), who wrote with a two-fold agenda. His first was to report on the '91 grads in the San Diego area.

CT got out in March and has been in touch with the usual suspects: Konrad Shroder, Al Gervacio, and Kelly Davis. CT also reports that Tessa and Brad Carlson are out in Las Vegas. CT also wanted to inform us of a service offered by his new company, a resume/job search database for ttansitioning and former military personnel, and the official database for the Alumni Association.

Chris' company is The Destiny Group (http:// www.destinygrp.com). You can also link there from the USNA Alumni Web site, www.usna.com. CT wiU be at die next SACC with Destiny. If you have questions, drop him an email. Sure, we do free plugs!

As 1 said in my last article, I'm leaving Seattie soon. This is my last article from the Pacific Northwest. I've ran into a lot of Classmates and other graduates over the years here, and I've tried to pass on any news I could gather on those I've found. I'm sure I've missed a few, and to those I apologize.

I wiU tie up a few loose ends by reporting that John Fancher and Brett Filmore are serving out department head tours on local Tridents. At the submarine training facility, I'm leaving my desk and stale PowerBars to C.J. Flaherty '92, and Roy Gilbert '94.

Finally, I recently found a familiar face I'd not seen in about ten years.. .Jim Nerup! Jim is originally from Bainbridge Island and has retumed to the Seattle area, finishing a business degree at the

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University of Washington. We had fun catching up, and Jim wishes everyone well. 1 hope to have a picture to show next month.

'See y'all then in 'Tlanta—JD

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Pres: LT Matt Arny, USN VP/Treas: LT Matt Arnold, USN Corr. Sec'y: Capt Shogo Cottrell, USMC 4412B Quarters, Quantico, VA 22134 h: 703-441-8846; e: cottreUs@earthlink.net Class Web Page: www.usna93.com By the time this reaches you, it will be fall again and time for cooler weather, leaves changing colors and Navy football. As I mentioned in last month's article, the Class has purchased an allocated block of tickets for this year's Array/Navy game on 4 December '99. Instructions on how to get the tickets are available on the Web page.

Pat Hittle wrote in last month, but he sent me an email with some wonderful news. He writes: The big new is here! Alexander James Hittle arrived today at 5:21 p.m., weighing in at 7 lbs., 13 oz., and just over 21 inches. I think he's going to be a talker since he was already yelUng while his feet hadn't come all the way out. As soon as we get the pictures developed, I'll scan a few and send them on their way. Also, to those of you for

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whom we have a snail mail address, you should see birth announcements soon (they usually seem to take a while!)

Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers; Amy is doing great. Eric was a little puzzled, but I think he will catch on soon once Amy brings that other kid home with her.

Congratulations Pat and Amy! We're waiting on our newest edition to the clan, too. Jill is due any day now. I hope that 1 can have some good news to share in next month's article.

The next letter and photo came in the day after I sent off last month's article, and it's from Jon Still (jnjstill@home,com) who just retumed from a de-

just pulled out of our last liberty port of Hobart, Tasmania, on our final leg home from out '98/ ' 99 WestPac and Persian Gulf deployment. Nora Connelly and I are flying S-3B Vikings with the "Dragonfires" of VS-29. Other '93ers with us on this deployment: Marc Drobney, Maria Grauerholz, Lance Luksik, Ray Marciano, Dave Morgan, and Scott Seyfarth are all flying F/A-18s. Cory (Jones) Parker and Gene Woodruff are EA-6B pilots. Tim Hanley and Jack Vanatta are in the E-2C squadron.

Ben White is flying C-2s and Conrad Fuller is making his one and only deployment as an ES3A Shadow pilot before they decommission his squadron and he transitions to E-6s at Tinker AFB (I think the airlines are calling him already...).

Jeff Whiteway is in the EOD detachment.

We had a pretty successful deployment as they go, arriving in the Gulf in time to participate in Operation Desert Fox strikes on Iraq, and enjoying port calls in Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, Perth and Hobart. Finally headed home, we're all looking forward to some well-deserved time back on the beach with our families and friends.

Blue Skies—Jon Still, 5620 Hamill Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92120.

Wayne Grasdock forwarded the following email to me from Kerry C N e i l l ' s father: In looking at the Memorial Page today (Memorial Day) I was reminded of my visit to the memorial service last year. As I expressed in my letter, I will be forever grateful for the efforts made on behalf of Kerry. Since I have recently entered the computer age, I was hoping that you might add my email address to the directory.

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to pray daily for your fallen Classmates and their families. Wishing all of you the very best, Dr. Ed O'NeiU (DRPSUEKK@aol.com).

Wayne, thanks for forwarding Dr. O'Neill's message. We all wish him and his family the best.

FYI, tiie Memorial Page that Dr. O'Neill is referring to is on the Class Web page. If you haven't checked out the Class Web page yet, please visit it at: http://www.usna93,com, Wayne has done a wonderful job as the Webmaster making sure that it is up to date with the latest gouge.

A few nights ago 1 received an email from Mark Holzrichter (judgemh@yahoo.com). Mark wrote to say the he's now Uving on the other side of the world in Incirlik. He's been stationed in Rota for the last three years and is looking forward to orders back to the D.C. area. He and Shannon have a baby girl named Hannah who was bom last September (Happy 1st birthday, Hannah!). He mentioned that Justin Butters is working at Marine Barracks, 8th and 1, Washington, D.C., and that Garrett Linton will be finishing up at Monterrey in about six months. He'd like anyone from 5th Company who has email to give him a buzz.

If anyone has heard from Jon Hetland, please tell him that I want to hear from him. Thanks!

Please keep those letters and emails coming, otherwise I'll be forced to start emailing and calling you for information! My address is at the top of the article and on die Web page. Beat Army!â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Shogo

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Pres: ILt 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 Williams 4314 Chippewa Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32210 Jacksonville, FL 32256 e: chrisandmary@ibm.net Corr. Secy: LT Jim Keck, MC, USN 1735 Felch Avenue Jacksonville, FL 32207 h: 904-396-4008; e: JKeck@usna94.com http://www.usna94.com Hello, '94! Welcome to September! We've been waiting for this time of year since we graduated, our Fifth Year Reunion. Many of you will be reading this column after you arrive home from the Reunion. For those of you who couldn't make it, know you were missed. Look for pictures and stories in the upcoming months, as well as a montage of photos on the web site.

There isn't a whole lot of news by way of correspondence to pass on this month. But over the past few weeks, 1 did manage to gather some information. Candi Cunningham wrote with a little tidbit of news. Candi took a trip from Charlotte, NC to Jacksonville, FL to run in the Semper Fi Triathlon. She "ran" into Charlton and Lisa Evans. Chariton is flying Harriers out of Cherry Point, and Lisa got out of the Corps in December.

Eric Jilson was also spied at the event.

I had the opportunity to relive the Brady Bunch days with Brent and Aileen Blackmer at this beginning of the summer at their "Celebrate the Seventies" party. Look for the "groovy" pictures next month!

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Scott Suozzi wrote to notify us of a new address and phone number. He wrote: Dear Friends, Family, Ship and Shoremates, It's moving time again! New base of operations effective 7 July 1999: Scott A. Suozzi, 1721 P Sti-eet, NW, Washington, D.C. 20036, phone: 202-265-5550. Email will remain suozzi@nadn. navy.mil until switching to a school address or other provider later in the summer. Law School and the Navy JAG program starts 16 August 16, and the following address and number can also be used for daytime contact: Scott A. Suozzi Class of '02, The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, 3600 John McCormack Rd, NE, Washington, D.C. 20064,202-319-5140.

I wish everyone a happy and healthy summer!

Marcus Startzel wrote to say hello and to send along some helpful information for those of you in CivLant or considering leaving active duty. Take it away, Marcus...

I work down here in Dallas for Perotsystems, Ross Perot's '53 company. After talking to various recraiters and headhunters, I stumbled across this amazing opportunity. Perot is heavily recraiting JO'S who have submitted a resignation.

Perotsystems is a worldwide IT consulting and outsourcing servicesfirmâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;computers,networks, e-commerce, the whole enchilada.

The best part about the opportunity is that we don't require any computer experience at all. We hire JO's for their leadership, integrity, flexibility, etc. I am an ex-nuke, no computer experience. It is the best training program in the corporate marketplace. Perot is essentially building his future leaders. So I jumped on the opportunity.

Anyway, I wanted to get this word out to all of our Class, This is a phenomenal program. I hope you can post some of this on the website. I'm sure a lot of guys would be interested in this.

(Curtentiy in our ranks: Me, Van Chappell, Eric Riddle, Sean Henderson, I think that's it. Van and I are in Dallas, Eric is in CaU, Sean is in Reston, VA.) Have anyone who is interested contact me. My email address is marcus.startzel@ ps.net. I wanted to get the word out to all of us.

Feel free to pubUsh my email address or my work number: 972-577-7746. I'll take all questions.

Here is a link to the Perot Systems Military Webpages: http://www.perotsystems.com/opportunities/military.html.

Thanks for the heads up, Marcus. I hope this helps some of you.

Lastly, I received a letter and photo announcing the marriage of LT William Douglas James to Annie Laurie Crane on 12 September 1998 at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Chiu-ch in AnnapoUs, MD. They now are ciurentiy Uving in Gumee, IL and are expecting their first child in October Congratulations!

That's all for today, '94. Before 1 end, let me give you the latest update on the website: We now have 10,932 hits as of 5 July 1999. The Class list tally now stands at 567 entties. Recent additions and changes to the Class list were made by: Albert Angel, Andrew Barry, Andrew Marcelis, Benjamin Bierly, Bradley Juhl, Brian Hoffer, Brian Montgomery, Brian Whittam, Bryan Haas, Bryce Whiting, Buster Swanton, Chris Bradner, Chris Caudill, Christopher Harrell, Christopher Kelson, Christopher Siattery, Elliot Avidan, Eric Duke, Eric Severseike, Frank Hutchison, Greg Blake, Greg Wise, Jeffrey Howard, Jim Hail, John Rucci, Keon Lindsey, Karyn Sandell, Katie Brill, Kendra Chappell, Kevin Borden, Kevin Kirin, Kevin Rowe, Luke James, Marcus Startzel, Mark Tinder, Markus Dale, Matt Paschal, Michael Boyd, Michael Makela, Michael O'Driscoll, Mike Sweeney, Mitchell Conover, Neil Rapawy, Patrick Turner, Paula Hildebrand, Richard Vale, Robert Wittmaack, Rudy Quiles, Sean Whitlatch, Sjahari Pullom, Stacey Yopp, Stephanie Kogler, Todd Brill, Troy Shoulders, Tyras Lemerande, William Gotten, and William Tansey, Well, '94, that's all for this month, 1 look forward to hearing from you this fall. Send Reunion

and tailgating pictures! Don't forget to send updated baby and family pictures for Shipmate and the Web site.

Take care, and God bless you and yours.

C-ya...Jlm.

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Pres: LTJG Bart Phillips, USN 3604 Carleton Street San Diego, CA 92106 Sec'y: IstLt Tonya Barz, USMC 1928 Lyndale Lane Billings, MT 59102 e: barzt@yahoo.com Greetings, 96! Matthew Thompson writes after transferring from KINGS VILLE (VT-21) to COR-

PUS CHRISTI (VT-31). During May 1998, Brett "Casper" Lassen and Anthony "Stretch" Billotti got F/A-18's in Lamoore, and Steve "Comrade" Ures got F-14's in Ocean. Over the past several months, Nate Morgan ventured off with P-3's at Whidbey Island, Ted Diamond got P-3's out of Hawaii, and Matt received P-3's in JACKSONVILLE. Matt headed to SERE in August, Mike Baker eamed his lateral move to aviation from SWO and is currently in Primary in Corpus, Sal Convento is working on an aviation package from San Diego as well. Thanks for the info. Matt.

Congratulations goes out to Troy Garwood, who will wed Kelly Cabe on 22 October near Seattle. The two met in King's Bay about a year and half ago. Kelly, who is a Navy dentist, recently was transferred to Cherry Point, NC, so the two have been braving the eight hour drive on weekends (now, that is love!). Troy is still serving the nation in the under water Navy. Best of luck to you both, buddy.

Scott Snyder sends more great news our direction with the announcement of the birth of his daughter. Scott and his wife, Heidi, welcomed their little bundle of joy, Chloe, on 24 Febraary in Jacksonville, FL. She weighed in at 8 lbs. 6 oz. and measured 21 inches.

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the system," as usual. Josh Riggs was last seen down in Kingsville with VT-21 preparing for the boat. Nick Good, formerly of 36th Company, married Natalie Caraso on 12 June. He is still in Meridian flying the T-45C. A side note from James: Jenny (Caruso) Hart, sister of Natalie, was the Intel Officer with Black Raven ES-3 squadron on ENTERPRISE when James was in the Gulf. He appreciated the daily pre-flight Intel briefs and when Jenny pointed out who the Skipper was. Cindy Dieterly was also out there as a new NFO with the E-2's. Rich Stafford was recently approved for a lateral ttansfer to aviation and should be headed to NAS Pensacola. Until then. Rich and Linda can be found cruising the Mayport area on his Fat Boy. Andy Hayes and his wife. Amy, are up in Oceana where he is doing the F-14 NFO thing. The two are expecting a baby around the New Year. A Millennium Baby? Congratulations. Brian O'Lavin is in Littie Creek with the SDV teams, and Jen Vratil. Luke Barradell, and Andy Hayes are all F-14 NFO's. Appreciate your taking the time to send us all this info, James.

Scott. Chloe. and Heidi Snyder Not a month later, the Navy sent the family to Whidbey Island, where Scott joined VP-1 flying the P-3. Scott is currentiy on deployment to Diego Garcia, Misirah Oman. Bahrain and SigoneUa SicUy. Fellow "Screaming Eagles" include Dan Morken. Greg Francioch. John Hensey, and Virgil Fenters. Other Alumni joining them are Chris Rush '95. Kevin Gordon '95, Kevin Queen '95. and Eyran Richards '95. Thanks, Scott, and best wishes to your family.

What woidd the column be without our guest contributor. Chris Georgi?! Chris recently attended the wedding of Nick Brandt on 19 Jime, at the NAS Corpus Christi Chapel. Nick and Arianne PoweU married in the presence of several Alumni.

Chris was a groomsman, and Kati Hill '97, Toby Bartee '98. and Ken Schwalbe '98 aU conttibuted to the sword arch for the event. Nick was winged a few months ago to fly the EP-3 Aries n and is currentiy attending EWO School with Chris at Corry Station in Pensacola. After SERE and the RAG in JacksonviUe, the two newlyweds will be headed to VQ-2 in Rota, Spain. Other wing announcements include Glenn Van Airsdale (14 May, CH-46 in San Diego), Les Payton and Mark Kerber (11 June, Ch-53D in Kaneohe Bay), and Chris (28 May, Whidbey Island). Chris is in tiie process of discovering some TAD to wait out the next seven-month gap before reporting to Washington. Great updates as always, Chris!

The next pile of news arrives from James Boomer, who finished the F-18 RAG with Ryan Murphy, Dave Baird, and Ben Stone in March.

Immediately after completing the RAG, James headed out to meet VFA-37 "Ragin" BuUs" flying missions over Iraq in support of Southem Watch.

James met up with them on ENTERPRISE, where he ran into numerous Alumni to include the Skipper, Admin Officer, and several JO's. James had the opportuiuty to fly over Iraq on his Skipper's wing on the final day of air operations. The three-hour flight was uneventful with the exception of two aerial refuels by an Air Force KG-10. Currentiy, the Bulls are back in Cecil Field where things are winding down foUowing the upcoming base closiu-e and pending move to Oceana. More news on Classmates finding Dave Baird stationed with VFA-37 out of Atsugi, Japan. Dave is spending some quaUty time on KrrrY HAWK, in the Gulf, where they had reUeved James' crew. Ben and Ryan headed to die East Coast witii F/A-18's and are doing well. Bo Hanle is in the RAG in "rocking

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LasL all of you 1st Company folks are encouraged to check out w w w . a n g e l f i r e . c o m / m d / funoneusna/index.html from Erlina Awa. Megan Gerstenfeld recently ventured from the "Rock" over here in Okinawa to report to the Warfighting Lab in Quantico, VA in August. Donald Kendall, Chairman, Pepsi Co. stated, "The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary." Until next month... Tonya

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Pres: 2nd Lt Tom Wagner, USMC Sec'y: ENS Mike McGreevy, USN 4053 Smokey Lake Drive Vu-ginia Beach, VA 23462; h: 757-474-1723 '97, In Pensacola, Mark Dennison, John Kiefaber, Aaron Swenson, Jason Tomasovic, Jeff Widenhofer, Sam Wartell, Greg Mendenhall and Mark Tripiano eamed their wings as helo pilots in mid-May, about the same time Chuck Grayson eamed his NFO wings and Jon Hager eamed his wings in Corpus Christi, USMC aviator Bryan Forney received the Student of the Month Award at Whiting Field in June, 1 happened upon Kim Arrington at the Duck Inn in Virginia Beach in June. Kim is an F-14 RIO, and at the time was in a RAG out of Oceana, along with Natalie Caruso.

Glenn Truitt, Eric Nelson and IVIiles Woodard finished sub school back in March and reported to their respective boats after graduation. 10th Companymate, Jeff Dee, also graduated with those three and has since headed to San Diego for SSN duty. Chris Irwin finished BUD/S in late March and is now a West coast SEAL. Ryan Angold finished STT in July and deploys with an East coast ARG in September.

Late in April, Justin Hodges left for deployment to the Arabian Guff with STETHEM, a DDG out of San Diego. In December, Dave Wolynski leaves LABOON, a DDG out of Norfolk, for his next tour on a Tomahawk planning staff, also in Norfolk, Dave Leavitt left THORN, a DD out of Portsmouth, VA, for nuke school back in July, along with Jerry Davis and about half of the SWO nukes in our Class. The rest should be arriving in Charleston about now. Lisa Shiroma returned from a six month Arabian Gulf deployment several months back. Lisa serves on a DD out of Everett, WA. In June, Kelvin Askew and Bryan Jones checked in for duty onboard HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN-75), out

of Norfolk, Shea Thompson left for deployment to the Arabian Gulf in late May with GEORGE PHILIP, an FFG out of San Diego. Pete Rybski received a Navy Achievement Medal for work as the aviation coordinator on SAN JACINTO, a CG out of Norfolk. Karsten DaPonte got to see New York while his ship, SAMUEL E . MORISON, an FFG

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Marine Eric Reid completed an eight week long combined arms exercise in Twenty-Nine Palms, CA, back in March, Fellow Marine and 10th Companymate, John Bradley and his wife are expecting their first child around Christmas.

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Pres: David Forman e: DSFonnan@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 Greetings Great '98! Here we are at another month, and more updates from the fleet. From Eric Anderson: Dave Danelo is going to a Close Combat Instractor school before heading out to 29 Palms to take command of his infantry platoon. As all would expect, Dave is quite excited about this school and is even more excited about getting out to the desert and his "men." As soon as he joins his unit they are slated to go up to Bridgeport, CA to the Mountain Warfare School. Stay out of the way of that Marine! Paul Shoning is still plugging away at the academics at Stanford. He said die EE swff is starting to get old so he's taking some business school courses as well as logging some time in the weight room to stay ready for dive school. Tim Fiest is now happily married and doing whatever it is that Marine artillery types do.

Several guys, including Steve Le, Dave Danelo, Scott Grossman and Nat Stusse made it over to Oklahoma for Tim's wedding and said it was a great time. For some reason their behavior was far better at Tim's wedding than mine. Hmmm...

BiU Delmar is in P-cola working onfinishingup primary. He's keeping himself busy with some studying, swing dancing and church Softball. Ask him about going to guns on the Florida countryside. Chad Seagren just finished up some sort of Marine Corps aviation maintenance and supply school in Georgia which in his words was "wickedly easy" and is getting ready to head west to his unit. I'm sure there will be some Georgia peaches with broken hearts. Nat Stusse is spending his summer teaching Midshipmen as a NTT instmctor.

Needless to say the man is bored, but I've heard he's keeping himself pretty busy building furniture for his place. How can you tell a Stusse original? Look for raw 2x4's. Brian VerPlanck is managing a restaurant in Los Angeles and finishing up his degree at UC Irvine. He got engaged this last winter with his wedding set for June 2000.

He's planning on moving out to Virginia this summer to be closer to hisfianceeas well as tofinda job in D.C. I am graduating from Stanford next week with my master's in aerospace engineering and my wife and I are heading down to P-cola to start fUght school in July. It is fiinny how different 16 units at Stanford is compared to 16 at the Academy. Okay, it isn't funny, it just hurts.

Rednecks and all, I'm quite ready to get down to fUght school.

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Jeff Sowa will be getting married to Miss Angela Stewart of British Columbia, They met on Jeff's YP craise, so if any Plebes are reading this, YP's might not be such a bad deal after all. The wedding is 30 October, Best wishes.

Rob R a d a k and Jason Buckley wrote me from Corpus Christi: Flying is going well and we both hope to select sometime over the summer. Also down here is Tobey Bartee who has become VT-27's whipping boy. You just can't help to join in though when he forgot his checklists in the ready room on his first flight and attempted to do them from memory. BZs to Jared Asman who organized a watch rotation for Star Wars tickets and especially to Katie Evans and Sandy McBeth who ended up standing in line at 3:00 a.m. during a tortential downpour. Despite the occasional severe storm scare, the weather has broken for the summer and now the cockpit is a brisk 120 degrees.

Grades on flights are becoming increasing dependent on how quickly checklists in the plane can be done until the air conditioning come on!

Jay Young is in at Duke University and told me that ENS Greg Paradis (10th Company) has just recently been engaged to Jennifer Cobb. He is currently in Pensacola attending flight school. The wedding has been planned for 16 October 1999 in Pensacola, and he is excited for the big day. Best of luck.

E d Yealdhall is doing well and writes from Coronado: I graduated BUD/S with Class 222 on 23 April with Larry Yatch and Jay Hull, I am reporting to Team 4 in Little Creek, VA. Jay and Larry and on Team 3 in Coronado, CA. If everything goes well, John Cremins, Mike Wisecup, Jason Lavarias, and Brooks Hollan will graduate 25 June. Brian Drechsler(Beef) and J.D. Donaldson are entering third phase. Russ Tate is classing back up in a few days with class 226.

I'm sure the guys that are done are loving life now. Good luck to the rest of you.

Todd Sawhill writes from Vance AFB: Here are the drops out of Vance thus far...

Aaron Shoemaker, Brian Bradford, Bill Davey, Mike Edwards: P-3's. Doug Ramsey and Jared Jacobs: E2-C's, and Jeremy Markin: Jets. The rest of us are trying really hard to get assigned to more than a kite with a short string attached, and so far we are doing ok. Everything at Vance is just like they said it would be...nothing to do but study, but that is about all you have time to do anyway. Oh, and to all of you guys from Dirty Thirty back before we got disbanded, LCDR Bucheister is here (at Tinker AFB), and yes, if he could fry a JO for something, I am pretty sure he would, A**-Manâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;don't go e-6's! Y'all take care, and if you get the notion, swing by Enid, America for a frosty beverage, door's always open, Jeannette Gaudry gave me a ton of info about our '98 Marines: l y Phipps, Tom Cleaver, and Dan Martin graduate from Communications school in Quantico on 20 August. Melissa Dunlap is an Air Intel officer attending school in Virginia Beach, VA. Chris Person and Becca Cline graduated from Aviation Maintenance Officer school in Pensacola in May. Becca is stationed in Beaufort, SC. Doug Gainer and James Bailey arefinishingup Logistics Officer school in Camp Lejeune, NC. Jenn Marino is in primary flight school at Vance AFB, OK, All of the pilots and NFOs from our TBS Company are in Pensacola now: Dusfin Byram, Brad Hipp, Brian Swanson, Emmett Collazo, Owen Nucci, Greg Summa, Mike Acosta, Nate Marvel, Matt Capodanno, Brad Fitzpatrick, Matt Palmisciano, Amy Kellstrand, and Jeannette Gaudry, The IOC (infantry officer's course) graduated on 21 May in Quantico: Dave Danelo (going to 29 Palms, CA), Funmi Adeyemi (Camp Lejeune), C.B. Johnson (also Camp Lejeune), Adam CoUier and Matt Collins, James Dorlon, Sean Dynan, Jake

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Harriman, Donny Faul, John Chau, Brendan Higgins (all West Coast), and Chris Haynie (2/ 2 in Camp Lejeune). As for other interesting occurtences, Chris Haynie and Jeannette Gaudry got married in New Orleans on 28 May 1999, and a bunch of USNA guys showed up along with friends from TBS. And finally, Holly Hoxsie got married to Steve Bidwell on 20 March, Wow! Lots of stuff going on with the Marines, thanks! (and I like the email address: ihtpf.net) Ken Douglas graduated From Columbia University in New York with his M.S. this past May. He just classed up with NPS Class 9905 in June.

His section leader is LT M a t t Kawas '95. Remember him? Again, it's a small world. Ken recently got engaged to Miss Heather Lee Brace of Miami, FL and is planning a September 2000 wedding.

Good luck!

Eugene Bolton dropped me note and said he was watching the Tonight Show with Jay Leno on 28 June, and one of his wedding headlines was the Cover-Hickey wedding. And yup, in the picture of the newlyweds was our Classmate Dave Hickey, decked out in his chokers. I wish 1 would have seen it.

And for the last letter in this issue, my old Peravian roommate writes from his fleet. From Horacio Delgado: Hello Great '98, I hope everybody is doing well. I wanted to send a few lines greeting you all from Pera. At the moment I am stationed on a frigate until January when I should start my Peravian "SWOS" which is a year and a half long.

After graduation I went on a six month deployment to the Med. onboard DEYO (DD 989) as an Exchange Officer. I was able to participate in a lot of exercises and some more serious stuff such as NATO's presence in Kosovo and SFOR in Croatia. You all know how everything ended in Kosovo, and even though when we were there back in October '98 we didn't get to act, it is interesting to know that we were there just waiting for the orders. Besides that, a lot of port visits made that deployment very pleasant. ENS Milton "Mono" Mendieta, our Classmate from Ecuador was also embarked as an exchange officer, but onboard ARLEIGH BURKE (DDG-51). I am proud to say that we were thefirstin the Class to get our OOD qualifications and that Milton was the first guy in '98 to get his Surface Warfare pin on his way back to Norfolk on December ' 98. Not too easy to do considering that he didn't go to SWOS. BZ Mono. I've been in Pera since December and I was glad to receive REUBEN JAMES (FFG-57). I was happy to meet Mo Efimba '97 onboard. If any of you is going to participate on UNITAS please let me know, since you will be stopping by here. Feel free to write me: ghislan@hotmail.com.

Thanks Horacio, and as you always used to make the Plebes yell: Viva El Peru!

Now, to bring it back to good ol' Charleston, SC, my class of submariners in now well into the prototype training program. Shift work is rather interesting. I never had to pull an all-nighter at USNA, but here I did, and it really sucked. Brian Hogan and Ed Hanley are on crew with me, along with Erick " E Z " Edwards and Tim Schubert who are in the class ahead of me. We all manage to get by, Chuck Spencely has already graduated and will be heading out to NEVADA (SSBN-733) in Bangor, WA after SOBC in Groton, CT. Erick has been pumping some serious iron, and is planning on having a Ufting contest with Ryan Erdman once they meet up again in Groton. In NPS Ryan's neck was bigger than EZ's thigh. Seriously. Keep up the good work Great '98, and keep those emails coming my way. Fair winds... â&#x20AC;&#x201D;DSF.

99 Pres: Buster O'Brien e: firstcompany@hotmail.com V. Pres: Ben Adeyemi Treas: Jason Mendenhall Sec'y: Minh-tu Nguyen 6716 Stonecutter Drive, Burke, VA 22015 h: 703-644-7924; e: m2nguyen@yahoo.com Greetings '99!

Not much news for the month of September. As the academic year starts at the Academy, football season follows closely behind. Any pictures you might have from various get-togethers, tailgaters, parties, etc., please send to the above address so I can send them for our column.

I talked to Randy Slaff up in Newport, RI, not long ago. He informs me that he and his fiancee, Maraya Pacheco, are set to tie the knot in Febraary. Congratulations to both of them. Randy has been TAD up at NAPS, waiting for his SWOS class to start.

Otiier '99 classmates TAD up at NAPS until tiieir respective SWOS dates include the following: Greg Adams, Josh Ali, Greg Bailey, Dwayne Bamett, Alex Borcz, Taryn Brady, Jacob Bray, Greg Chesnut, Chris Dion, Brian EUis, Gaby Fiorillo, Jeremy Freeman, Joseph Haywood, Brad Hoff, Peter Jayroe, Brian Jones, Blaine Kindler, Robert Kirby, Dimeka Knight, Jamie and Chris Laccinole, Glenn Larson, Christian Locher, Mark Mill, Dave Perry, Joe Randall, Foster Righter, Randy Slaff, Bill Spann, Mike Wall, Mike Wilkins, Nicole Wittmers, and Sarah Zarro.

That's all the news 1 have for now. Feel free to write and send me any pics you want to see in Shipmate. Take care and see you next month.

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RADM John T. Natter, USNR (Ret) '62 2101 6tii Avenue North-Suite 700 Birmingham. AL 35203 w: 205-254-3216 e: jnatter@gorham-waldrep.coni

CDR Alan B. Lerchbacker, '74 CSN (Ret.) 14010 Captains Row, Apt. 235 Marina Del Ray, CA 90292-7373 e: alerchbacker@weststart.org

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Huntsville Chapter CDR Robert J. Sampson, USIVR (Ret) 200 Beauchamp Place HuntsviUe.AL 35802-4529 h: 256-881-9333 e: robertsampson@mindspring.com The June meeting of the Huntsville Chapter was held at the Fogcutter restaurant at our regular time, the second Thursday of the month at 11:30 a.m.

Attendees were: Bob Brown '49. Tom Colman '56. Hu Hyde '61. Jeff Kaylor '70, George Kobler '86 and guest. Pat Graves USMA '64; Hector Negroni USAFA ' 6 1 . John Robbins '68, John Snyder '47. Fritz Steiner '57, Mike Stroop '54, and Frank Tatum '56.

The presence of our guest. Pat Graves, was greatiy appreciated. He informed us that although there are a large number of West Point Alumni in the area, they only meet once a year, and then with limited attendance.

Chapter Officers for the next 12 months are: President—Bob Sampson '56 Vice President—Fritz Steiner '57 Secretary/Treasurer—Hu Hyde '61 Mike Stroop '54 gave a report on the USNA AA C h ^ t e r President's meeting, which he attended for the new RV Chapter. He has kindly offered to also represent our Chapter in the future, if we so desire.

Frank Tatum '56 informed us of the foUowing, with some amusing comments on the trials and tribidations of making a TV appearance: Press Release: Dr. Frank Tatom to appear on The Discovery Chaimel During the week commencing 14 June at 7:(K) p.m. CDT. and 10:00 p.m. CDT, The Discovery Chaimel, as part of the "On the Inside" series, will broadcast a program entided 'Twister Week."

Dr. Frank Tatom of Engineering Analysis Inc. wiU be featured in this series concerning his work in seismic tomado detection.

Ed Jackson '58 Edjackson @ aimet.net

ARIZONA Arizona Chapter Col Philip R. Moulton, USAF (Ret.) '58 7500 East McConnick Parkway #14 It Scottsdale, AZ 85258 h: 480-596-2975; 480-607-6846 e: moultonaz@aol.com

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June 1999 Orange County Luncheon The Orange County Luncheon was held for the final time at tiie MCAS El Toro Officers Club on 8 June 1999. For this luncheon, we honored four members of the Legion of Valor, a veterans organization whose members have all received one of the two highest combat decorations awarded by the United States. The four people honored were: Ralph Browner, a World War II Marine, who received the Navy Cross for service on Saipan; Joe Marquez, a World War II Navy Corpsman, who received the Navy Cross while serving with the Marines in combat; Don Lewis, a World War n Naval Aviator, who received the Navy Cross for dive bombing a Japanese cruiser; and Sid Goldman, a World War n Army platoon leader, who received the Distinguished Service Cross for capturing 67 German soldiers in Italy.

Each of the honorees gave a short accoimting of his service time and the action for which he was recognized. Without counting our honorees and spouses, the attendance was the highest at one of our luncheons in years. Several Alumni attended their first Orange County Luncheon, and we hope they continue to join us in the future.

Our future luncheons wiU be held at The Revere House Restaurant, 900 W First Stteet, Tustin, CA. Luncheon date remains the second Tuesday of each month, except December with social time starting at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon. All Alumni, spouses and guests are always welcome at our luncheons.

FrrzGERALD (DDG-62) On 15 June 1999, Danny Musselman '60 represented the Los Angeles Chapter in making the "SaUor of the Quarter" and "Sailor of the Year" award p r e s e n t a t i o n s to crew m e m b e r s of FnzGERALD (DDG-62), one of the two Pacific Fleet ships to which the Chapter serves as a sponsor.

At the same ceremony, the ship was awarded the Battle Efficiency "E" for accompUshments during the past year. Earning the "E" while spending haff of the year on deployment, including conducting combat operations, is quite a feat for any crew. The following day, the ship conducted a day of operations off the coast of Southem Califomia with a number of guests aboard. Chapter members who had an outstanding experience on the day's craise included: Art Vamum '40, Bob Rubel '44, Jim Ostiller '48, Si Kittier '53, John Cannon '55, Joe Keeley '59, Daimy Musselman '60, Hank Salerno '64, and Pete Thompson '67.

Army/Navy Los Angeles '99 Come celebrate the 100th anniversary of the greatest football rivalry in the land. Once again, the fabulous Jonathan Club in the city of Los Angeles, California, along with the local Alumni Associations of USNA and USMA, will host a weekend of fun and enjoyment, centered around the game, representing the centennial and tum of the century gridiron clash between our great schools on 4 December 1999. Grads and guests joining us on Friday night will enjoy a hosted reception at the Club, followed by our ttaditional formal joint dining out in the grand main dining room. Attendees wUl have the option of staying that evening in

the Club's luxurious hotel upstairs. Member Brad Little '76 has arranged very favorable room rates for us at the club. The Game Day party, which will take place on the Club's rooftop, will include a gourmet buffet branch with full omelet and hosted bars.

Don't delay in making your plans to join us for this wonderful weekend, as reservations are Umited. The cost for the reception and dining out is $ 100 per person and the Saturday Game Day party and branch with hosted bar is $40 per person ($45 at the door); rooms for Friday night are $105. The limited number of rooms at the Jonathan Club will be available on a first-come first-served basis, so please be prompt in sending in your reservations and money. Checks should be made out to NAAA LA Chapter and sent to Mike Seaver '83, 25001 Woodridge, Lake Forest, CA 92630. Please provide names of all attendees (indicate which event(s) attending), class, most senior miUtary rank attained, address, phone, and for Friday, if salmon is preferred to prime rib. Point of Contact is Steve Shatynski '83, 800-362-1382.

Orange County Army/Navy Game Party The Chapter will be having an Army/Navy game party at Season Ticket in Irvine in conjunction with the West Point Society of Orange County again this year. The doors will open about an hour before kickoff, similar to last year. Once more, we will have the use of the sound system for our cheers (if Koz needs it), and the game wiU be shown on numerous large screens. Exact cost is not known as yet, but will be in the $20 per person range. We had a fair crowd last year and hope to well outshine the West Point crowd this year, so for those of you in Orange County, mark your calendars for 4 December at Season Ticket in Irvine. More details will be sent to Chapter members in the newsletters.

Installation Dinner The 1999 Installation Dinner to instaU the Chapter officers and new board members was held at the Renaissance Long Beach Hotel on 26 June. Ed Martin '54, Westem Region Vice President of the Alumni Association, came up from San Diego to serve as installing officer. The following people were installed as Chapter Officers for the period 1 July 1999 tiu-ough 30 June 2000: President—Alan Lerchbacker '74 Vice President, Operations—Dick Banister '60 Vice President. Administration—Steve Andres '67 Vice President, Liaison—Steve Shatynski '83 Treasurer—Mike Seaver '83 Director (three year term)—John Cannon '55, Dick Pace '63, Paul Copenbarger '66 Director (one year term)—Joe Mandichak '89 Mike Wray '85, who is stepping down after two years as Chapter president, was presented a Naval Academy lamp as a remembrance of his term as president.

Our guests for the evening were CDR Jim Grant '80, USN, Commanding Officer of FITZGERALD (DDG-62), our Chapter adopted ship, and GSMl Richard Herst, USN, the Sailor of tiie Year from FrrzGERALD, and his wife. Jim gave a presentation, including video cUp of the FITZGERALD'S recent sixmonth deployment to the Persian Gulf, which included Tomahawk firing during Operation Desert FOX, We also saw slides of the Battie Efficiency "E" presentation to FITZGERALD earlier this month.

This is the second year in a row that the ship has been awarded the "E",

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Two or three other questions and comments proved to be too political for this publication, but generated a great deal of dialogue and interest at the meeting.

It was agreed that future meetings would continue to be held at the air base O'Club on a ttial basis.

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San Diego Chapter

George R. Simmons '61 10785 Penstock Trail Auburn, CA 95603-9556 h: 530-888-0860 e: gsim@aub.com

LCDR Robert L. Rubin, USNR '82 10241 RueTouraine San Diego, CA 92131-2230 h: 619-271-5807 e: rabin@nosc.mil

On 8 July 1999, the Sacramento Chapter met at the McClellan Air Force Base Officer's Club, with 33 members and guests in attendance. As usual, SOPA Larry Pierce '38, the moral conscience of the group, provided leadership and guidance. Also in attendance were Jeanne and Don Bruce '40, Marion Logan, widow of Bob Logan '43, William Goode '43, Janet and John Daniel '43, Betty and Bill Spencer '47, Tom Hartigan '47, Mary Lee and Ed Axtell '48, Barry Wittlesey '49, John Green '51, John Haynes '55, Ron Beagle '56, Tom Langley '56, Rosemary and John Lally '56, George Simmons '61 along with his wife and son.

Bob Grubb '61, Neil Schwertman '64, Jack Everett '64, Dave McKie '66, Steve Berg '66, Terry Brown '67, John Webster (class unknown, but looking young, fit, and enthusiastic). Dr. and Mrs. Israel Orr and their daughter, Kim Orr, and speaker of the day, Jan Scully.

Tom Hartigan introduced his guests Kim Orr, president of the Baton Rouge Navy League, and her parents. Kim was persuaded to say a few words about her excellent, entertaining cookbook. Sea Fare, profits from which have gone to various naval charities. She spoke eloquently and graciously about the Navy and her involvement, and we all puffed up just a bit from her praise.

Program chairman par exceUence, Dave McKie, inttoduced Jan Scully, the Sacramento County District Attorney, currently serving her second elected term. Jan explained that primary emphasis during her administration has been on elder and child abuse concems, with additional attention paid to graffiti prosecution and programs centering on support for youth of formative junior high and high school ages.

She pointed out that the DA's office population has increased from 80 lawyers in 1979 to 165 now, with a support staff of 600. The prosecutor's office enjoys good relationships with ongoing partnership members police department, sheriff's dep a r t m e n t and probation department. These "partnerships" are being extended to now include the business, faith, education and medical communities. They have formed a Youth Safety Council, 22 young men and women of diverse backgrounds, which assembles periodically to discuss issues important to them.

A question and answer period brought an opinion from the floor that defense lawyers always seem to excuse former naval or miUtary officers from jury duty during the selection phase. Jan responded by saying, unfortunately, defense attorneys don't want "intelligent, law-abiding, authority-respecting jurors; instead they want disadvantaged, discontented people who have a beef with the system." She also agreed with a member comment that judges don't seem to be strong enough to hold either side, prosecution or defense, accountable and responsible for being ready on time. Jurors and witnesses are therefore ill-tteated by delays, rescheduling, etc.

June Luncheon and Ship Tour Our June luncheon was held on the patio of the Nineteenth Hole, at the Sea and Air Golf Club, NAS North Island. The highlight followed die luncheonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a tour of JOHN C . STENNIS (CVN-74), berthed at North Island. At our January luncheon, C A P T Doug Roulstone '72, promised us a tour, and he delivered in superb fashion. JOHN C. STENNIS is all he said she was and more. Everything was spotless. The crewmen assigned to brief us at the major tour stops were knowledgeable, and the Command, Conttol, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C41SR) suite was the latest 21st century technology. The navigation system can best be described as WOW! Thank you, Doug, for opening your ship and your hospitality.

Those attending were: Jack Moreno '30, Gene Rankin '37, Dave Byrd ' 4 1 , Milt Silverman ' 4 1 , Dick De Prez '44, Dave Henderson '44, Jack Laney '44, Hugh Rosania '44, Harry Stebner '45, Bert Decker '46, Bob Gorton '46, Corliss Nugent '46, Dick Brown '47, Bill Ayers, '48, Jim Gammon '48, Bob Neely '48, B.B. Lane '50, John Tillson ' 5 1 , Herb Zoehrer ' 5 1 , Dick Dietz '52, Bob Lindsay '53, Paul Abemathy '55, Tom Boucher '55, Ned Floyd '55, Charlie Hagee '55, Bob Price '55, Jim Murtland '56, Pat Henry '57, Pete Hekman '58, Jim Cartwright ' 5 9 , Frank Curtis ' 5 9 , Bob Stevenson '60, Don Grinnell ' 6 1 , Steve Mayian '61, Pat and Ed Oleata ' 6 1 , John Kelly '62, Jeff Clough '64, Read Mecleary '64, Larry Brenner '69, Dennis Bussey '69, Neil Finn '70, Dave Cornell '73, Steve Landry '74, Dave Frederick '77, Dram McNaughton '78, Tina and Danny Archer' 80, Aldo Ray '80, Craig Riddle ' 8 1 , Bob Rubin '82, son Matt, and more than two dozen guests.

USS FITZGERALD (DDG-62) Cruise On Wednesday, 16 June, we were tteated to a day-long cruise aboard FITZGERALD, CDR Jim Grant '80, commanding. The nearly 300 additional folks aboard for the craise were the San Diego area recraiters, prospective recraits. Blue & Gold Officers, many members of the classes of '62 and '63, as well as folks from the City of Solana Beach.

Solana Beach adopted FITZGERALD, thanks to the efforts of former Mayor Paul Tompkins '62, "who is justifiably proud of her hull number, and proud, as well, that the city recognizes the contributions of our service members at home and deployed."

Jim demonstrated FITZGERALD and her many capabilities with the able assistance of his crew and wardroom, six of which are Alumni. They are: LCDR Jesse Wilson '86 (XO), LT Bo Johns '95 (1st LT), LTJG Brian Gustavson '96 (Navigator), LTJG Jamie Murphy '97 (Dish. Officer), LTJG Jeff Smith '97 (DCA) and ENS Marcus Kaiser '98 (Electrical Officer). Well done folks, and thank you, Jim. You have a proud and capable ship with a traly professional crew. It was our pleasure to be aboard.

San Diego Padres Baseball Game On Saturday evening, we held our second annual baseball and tailgate party. A number of improvements were made this year, including badgering the parking authorities to identify the tailgate site in advance. BZ to Chris and Bob Rubin '82, who made aU of the arrangements with Oscar's Catering, with their great barbecued and lemon chicken, and picnic tables and seating for all. The crowd of eighty included many family members again this year. We brought the Padres an additional bit of good luck too, as they continued in their record setting winning streak.

Homepage (http://www.san.rr.coni/alumni/) Hotiine (619-279-USNA) Please check out the information on both the homepage and hotline. If you have a question please don't hesitate to ask. There is a lot of other information of both standing and short-term importance.

Future Planning Here is a hotline/homepage heads-up for the September luncheon. Presidential Candidate and Senator John S. McCain '58, will be our speaker.

At this writing, we expect that the luncheon will be held as regularly scheduled on Thursday, 16 September, which is the third Thursday. Witii Senator McCain's active schedule though, things may change. Please check via the hotUne/homepage for any schedule changes.

Business and Career Networking Forum Our forams are held on the second Friday of every month at The Bread Basket on Miramar Road at the 1-15 interchange (Miramar Road and 1-15) just to the east of MCAS Miramar. This is a joint service foram/network in company with the West Point and Air Force Alumni groups from San Diego. So, if you are looking for a ttansitional or career change, if you already have an established business and career and are looking to hire a service academy grad, and increase your market share, then the Networking Foram is for you.

The foram is a great place to drop off a business card or two or even a "flyer" describing your services. For $6.50 (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. There is plenty of parking available at The Bread Basket/Holiday Inn complex.

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! Email him at: dfennell@bradley-morris.com, or via snail mail at: Bradley-Morris, 4225 Executive Square #390, La Jolla, CA 92037 Don Grinnell '61

Play in the Homecoming Golf Tournament on 21-22 October.

Refer to the advertisement in this issue of Shipmate for more details.

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CDR Richard A. Voytek '77, USNR lOOWestElCamino, 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 The Chapter is moving forward by leaps and boimds. The initial planning meeting for the Chapter was held aboard HORNET on 19 June. It was not only a great meeting, but it couldn't have been held in a better or more historic location. If you haven't had the opportunity to visit HORNET (Pier 3, Alameda). I would recommend this as a "must do."

Jerry Lutz (CEO of the museum) has saved a piece of our naval heritage and has tmly met the challenge of building a Uving museum. Special thanks go out to John Potter "58 for arranging the event.

From business networking events to social events, we are planning it all. If you didn't participate in the golf toumament on 30 July, the Business Breakfast on 19 August, or attend the San Jose Giants game on 28 August, don't worry. There will be more events that you can attend, where you will enjoy the company of other Alumni. Check the Chapter Web site (www.navysfo.org) for the latest information on the dinner this month and for the Fleet Week schedide of events and Business Breakfast next month.

B.'^SABERS (Bay Area Service Academy Business Exchange Referral System) is on-ttack and reaUy growing. The program originally put together

by Ray Burkley '60. and now supported by Darrel Vaughn '87 and Jamie Ryan '86. among others, is now a joint program with aU miUtary alumni in the Bay Area and designed to provide an onUne business resource directory for Bay Area Service Academy Alumni. ff you haven't afready gotten the gouge on this program, check out the BASABERS Section in the Web site, located under the business networking section. The intent wiU be for the program to move to its' own Web site, so check for links if you don't find it there. With the very tight job market in the SiUcon VaUey, as weU as throughout the Bay Area, job hstings, as weU as resume postings, are a means offindingjust that opportunity you may be looking for, or the well rounded and soUd employee that you may need.

Plans for Fleet Week '99 are in work. Check for the latest info posted on the Web site. It looks like the event will be a major milestone marking the largest Navy presence in the San Francisco Bay Area in a long time. From the parade of ships on 9 October, to the Blue Angels demonsttation on both 9 and 10 October, Fleet Week promises to be a winner. Your support of this major event is essential in ensuring a positive image of our Navy is presented. The weather for this event should be perfecL FinaUy, be sure to check the Web site for the most current information. The Chapter has a dynamic and very active schedule of events for the year, so if you don't find something that sounds interesting the first time you look, check again. As a reminder, the membership drive, spearheaded by Linda Postenreider '82 (Chapter secretary), will be kicking off in the next few months. If you know of Aluirmi in the Bay Area who aren't members of the Chapter, now is the time to contact them and bring them into our growing organization.

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San Francisco Chapter: Ed Cotter '73; Will Wiley, Brigade Commander (First Set 1999); Linda Postenrieder '82 Rick Voytek '77

Santa Barbara Chapter CDR William J. Stewart, USNR (Ret) '63 1617 Las Canoas Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105 h: 805-962-0703; w: 805-963-1863

COLORADO Colorado Chapter CAPT Daniel Branch, Jr^ USN (Ret) '59 555 ApoUo Drive Boulder, CO 80303-5002 h: 303-499-0337; w: 303-966^83^ e: dbranchjr@aol.com website: www.mindspring. comZ-usnaaacolorado/

CONNECTICUT Connecticut Chapter Robert R. Figura '58 Five Crescent Court—^Box 3 Groton Long Point. CT 06340-8112 h: 860-536-2206 e: Bol)-Figura@prodigy.net Bob Figura '58, Chapter president, participated in the send off ceremony for the 20 Connecticut Midshipmen-to-be for the Class of 2003. The celebration was hosted by the Naval Academy Parents' Club of Connecticut and featured an exchange of suggestions and experiences for both new Midshipmen and their parents.

Associate member, Tom Maxwell, has just accepted new responsibilities as a Blue & Gold Area Coordinator for the entire state of Connecticut. Tom has certainly demonsttated ttemendous spirit and energy for seeking out and working with candidates for the Naval Academy. Of the 20 individuals from Connecticut for the Class of 2003, Tom has personally recraited three.

As part of our June dinner meeting, we conducted the annual business meeting, featuring the election of officers. (Half of the Chapter board is elected each year for a two-year term.) Congratulations to the incumbents, aU of whom were reelected for their second term: Vice President—Scott Blundo '92 Treasurer/Members hipCh airman— Tom Hogsten '85 Program Co-chairmen—John Feeney '71, Paul Swetland '71 We had a nice crowd at the Essex Yacht Club for a beautiful evening on the Connecticut River.

Our speaker. Professor Richard Buel, Jr., professor of history at Wesleyan University, presented "In Mahan's Footsteps: The Influence of British Seapower on the American Revolutionary Economy." Professor Buel was as entertaining as he was informative.

We had 48 members and guests in attendance at the meeting: Nora and John l^ree '33, Ann and Herb Mandel '38, Bonnie and Walt McGuiness '39, Regina and William Graham '46, Ursula and Sam Connor '54, Marty and Bob Boughner '55, Edna and Jerry Gilstad '55, Nancy and Ed Lovely '56, Bemadette and Bob Figura '58, Cindy and Mike McLane '58, Ellen and Tony Marks '59, Gail and Ed Ettinger '61, Carol and Mike Gothie '61, Sharon and Dave Stryker '61, John Demlein '70, Dee and Doug Wilson '77, Susan and Paul Swetiand '71, John Cloward '77, Anne and Tom Hogsten '85, Brian Moore '86, and guest, Scott Blundo '92, Chris Graves '93, Lorraine and Tom Maxwell (Associate), Letitia and George Minukas, past presidents of the Parents' Club, guests Cami and BiU O'DonneU, and Marilyn and Richard Buel, Jr. Judging by the comments from those who attended, this meeting was enjoyed immensely by all. Many took advantage of the opportunity to purchase a copy of Professor Buel's new book. In Irons, and were happy that he autographed copies of his book.

At this meeting, we announced a new project for the Connecticut Chapter: to become family sponsors of the Fourth Class Cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, which is located in New London. The sponsor program is very similar to the family sponsor program provided at the Naval Academy, The Coast Guard Academy is excited about our proposed involvement, and we hope to interest several Naval Academy Alumni to sponsor one or more cadets, thus retuming the favor so many Midshipmen enjoyed while at AnnapoUs. Although the applications for sponsor famiUes are being sought by mid-July, the program coordinator informs us that the Coast Guard Academy could accept additional sponsors during September, Please contact Mrs. Carey McNeil, at 860-4448281, and inform her that you are a Naval Academy Alumnus interested in assisting the family sponsor program, (The one restriction is that you should Uve within a 25-mile driving distance" of the Coast Guard Academy.)

Our next dinner meeting is scheduled for Friday evening, 24 September. Our featured speaker is scheduled to be John Welch '72, President of Electric Boat Corporation in Groton. DetaUs of this meeting will be promulgated in the Chapter newsletter. Make sure you get your reservations in to Tom Hogsten '85, at 33 HolUster Drive, Avon, CT 06001, by Monday, 20 September.

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

DELAWARE Delaware Chapter Frank S. 'Nick' Carter, HI Delaware USNAAA c/o Nick Carter PO. Box 266 Lewes, DE 19958 h: 302-644-4838; w: 302-645-2207 e: Nick.Carter@dol.net

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CAPT John A. Butterfield '59, USN (Ret.) 1130 Sugar Sands #190 Singer Island, FL 33404 h: 561-881-7512 w: 561-840-1104 e: jbsgma@aol.com

Jeffrey Dale Welsh, Esq. '73 2805 NE 29tii Stteet Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306 h: 954-564-5065; w: 954-564-6994 e: jdwelsh@southem-fmancial.com

Gainesville Chapter CAPT J. Michael Smith, USNR (Ret) '61 GainesviUe Academy Club 10424 SW 41st Place GainesviUe, FL 32608 h: 352-376-6611; w: 352-376-3301 e: AFN44500@AFN.ORG

Jacksonville Chapter CAPT Michael O. Boms, USN (Ret.) '70 1185 Salt Marsh Circle Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082-2543 h: 904-273-4714; w: 904-693-5630 e: usnaaajaxchap@usa.net For information on becoming a member of the local Chapter, call Mike Boms '70 at 273-4714, Bill McDvaine '57 at 273-1452, Chuck Pendleton '43 at 249-6683, or Dave Ward '45 at 246-2679.

For information about the Wall Climbers businessmen's breakfast meetings on the second Wednesday of each month, call John Gillcrist '70 at 313-6833. Also, check out our new and expanding JAX Chapter web site at: www.mindspring. com/~gunsmoke26o/USNAAAJAX/ which was prepared by, and is maintained by, Scott Bushnell '64. The site has information about upcoming Chapter events, news of interest to Jacksonville area Alumni, and links to hundreds of other sites of interest to USNA Alumni.

Tom Heilmann '68

Miami Chapter Neil C. Sapp '62 1172 South Dixie Highway, Suite 505 Coral Gables, FL 33146-2918 305-447-7658 e: neUsapp@aol.com

Naples-Fort Myers Chapter Eugene Lawler '47 5601 Turtie Bay Drive #1504 Naples, FL 34108 941-597-8089 e: bvonier@mediaone.net

Orlando Chapter CDR Jeffrey D. Hall, USNR '83 33 Winsor Isle Longwood, FL 32779 h: 407-805-9485 e: admin@totcon.com

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The 23 June luncheon was a very special event with a high attendance and an interesting program.

The incoming slate of officers made it their first task to present outgoing President CAPT Henry Gorman '44, USN (Ret.), with a Service Recognition Certificate, which President John Butterfield '59 obtained from the Academy. The tribute read of Hank Gorman was traly impressive and in keeping with his selfless spirit of service.

We wish you continued success and blessings in all your pursuits. Hank!

As reported in the last issue, the speaker for our luncheon was CDR Jose Cortes '83. He gave a first-hand briefing on the insurgency and border wars with Colombia that continue to afflict his strife-torn country of Venezuela. Colombia continues to be a hotbed of guerrilla warfare, drag ttafficking and unstable government. This has already taken a terrible toll on lives and suffering since this has been going on for 50 years. We hope that dedicated men like CDR Cortes will receive the peaceful support of other nations and the U.S. to bring prosperity to their land and put an end to these warring factions. CDR Cortes is himself a highly decorated hero and survivor of the Border War between Venezuela and Colombia. His last assignment in Venezuela was Aide to the Minister of Defense. He is currently studying for a Masters Degree in Intemational Security Affairs at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. Those present at the meeting were: Bernard Bennett '43, PrisciUa and John Butterfield '59, CDR Jose Cortes '83, Peggy and Hank Gorman '44, Gene Gralla '46, Betty and Al Haworth '57, Bob Lees '69, Bill McFarlane '49, John McNabney '50, Leesa and Kim McNealy '91, Carl Moritz '62, Thomas C. Murray, Art Osgood '44, Branilda and Ivan Rosa '84, Rita and Alfred Simcich '49, Helen and Jan Vandersluis '53, Diana and Walt Whipple '57, NataUe and Joseph Wilson '47.

Our Chapter will take a two-month break from our monthly meetings, and we are looking forward to beginning in September with a large attendance at our meetings and functions. The USNA Alumni Chapters of the south Florida area are growing, so we can attend their meetings as well as participate in joint affairs.

We hope your summer is safe, fun-filled and productive.

CAPT Walt Whipple '57, USNR (Ret)

Pensacola Chapter CAPT Glenn H. Montgomery, USN (Ret.) '71 1152 Ceylon Court Gulf Breeze, FL 32561-3214 h: 850-934-4757 e: monty4gb@aol.com Our last get-together of the spring was a wellattended annual meeting, where elections were held for the coming year, and a thoughtful overview of current Navy operations around the world was presented by RADM Dick Gaskill '54, USN (Ret,).

Elected to lead Chapter activities for the next year was CAPT Glenn Montgomery '71 as President. Re-elected and continuing to serve very capably, were Richard Jesmonth '78 as Vice-President and Angela Brady '83 as Secretary/Treasurer.

Our senior graduate at our final spring meeting was Dr. Bruce Johnson '39, and the junior graduate in attendance was LT Harlan Kickhoefer '92.

Our first meeting of the fall will be 24 September, at the Mustin Beach O'Club at NAS Pensacola, 11:30 a.m.-l :00 p.m. We'U have a special welcome for the Class of '99, which will be having their ffrst reunion, as many of them start flight training.

Our guest speaker will be Mr. Al Peterson, coach of the Pensacola Ice Pilots, who will discuss what it's like to coach an ice hockey team in the Cradle of Naval Aviation.

We look forward to seeing aU of you in September!

Glenn Montgomery '71

Space Coast Chapter CDR W. Stanley Dodd, USNR (Ret) '48 3625 MalUe Court Melboume, FL 32934 h: 407-259-9830 e: sdodd@iu.net

Suncoast Chapter WiUard "Bill" Petrat '45 6418 IStii Stteet Court E Bradenton, FL 34203 h/f: 941-753-5981 e: pettat@gte.net<4c>

Tampa Bay Chapter CDR IMichael E. Kennedy, USNR '79 6330 Buming Tree Drive Largo, FL 33777 w: 813-828-5963 e: meknnedy@ix.netcom.com

GEORGIA Atlanta Chapter J. Michael Donohoo '65 14033 Gardner Drive Alpharetta, GA 30004 h: 678-297-6749 e: donohoo65@hotmail.com website: http://members.aol.com/usnaaaa/usnaaaa/ index.htm.

Atlanta continues its phenomenal pace as the economic capital of the Southeast; and although we are all busy, we still find time to get together, reinforce our common bond, and eat lobster!

One hundred and eighty Alumni and friends attended the Chapter's annual lobster cookout on 5 June, at the Atianta Water Works Recreation Facility. 270 fresh Maine lobsters, flown in direct from Cap Morrill's in Brewer, ME, plus 25 pounds of mussels, tons of fresh-made salad, hundreds of ears of com slathered with melted butter, plus dinner rolls and more were consumed by the ravenous crowd. Teams of "worker-bees" started arriving at 1:00 p.m. to make preparations for the 4:00 p.m. lobster dinner that was fit for a king! Checkin, bar and cooking equipment setup, com shucking, salad making, picnic table area setup, decorations, and various other teams of dedicated folks sweated beads in the upper-80 degree aftemoon Atlanta weather to put on the year's favorite event.

Many thanks to the McCallum '60 and the Dabbieri '67 families for coordinating the event and the worker-bee teams, and many thanks to all of the volunteer worker-bees who made the event possible again tiiis year. Bravo-Zulu!

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business of helping to run and organize the Atianta Chapter. Mike Donohoo '65 is the new President; Bob Bush '65 is the Vice President; Chuck Martini '84 is the Vice President of Information Systems (database guru). Mike Herger '90 is the Treasurer; Bill Bollwerk '91 is the Secretary. Bob Schultz '71 is die Webmaster, and Paul Hurst '62 is our Trastee.

Oiu' June luncheon was held at Jock N' Jill's Sports Bar and Restaurant in Brookhaven. Those attending were: Harry Miller '41. Charles HiU '42.

Bill Carver '42. Jack Cumberland "44. Jim Ravenel '45. Hap Walker '46. John Stark '51. BiU Rentz '55. Dick Fitzgerald "62, Paul Hurst "62. Doug McDaniel '61, Mike Donohoo '65. Bob Bush "65, Bob Olsen. Lorie Moore '64. Pete Dabbiere '67, Skip Krause "79. Bob Schultz "71, Kurt Miller '88, Chuck Martini "89. Brad Edenfield '87, Mike Herger '90. Tom Short '91. BiU Bollwerk '91, and Dave Alexander. We made ourselves busy with elections and chatter Tom Short '91 is in town for the summer, working for Lucent Technologies and taking time off from the Kellogg business school. We welcome Tom and his family to Atlanta!

As always, any visitors from out of town are welcome at our luncheons, which are held on the third Friday of each month, with sociaUzing beginning shortiy before noon. Our luncheon location is the Jock N' JiUs Sports Bar and Restaurant at 4046 Peachtree Road NE, in Brookhaven, a few miles northeast of Buckhead. You can readily puU directions to the limcheon location, as weU as other Chapter information, from our new Web site at: http://members.aol.com/usnaaaa/usnaaaa/ indexJitm.

Bill Bollwerk '91

GUAM Guam Chapter LCDR Noel M. Enriquez, USNR '84 PO, Box 4697 Agana, GU 96932 h/f: 671^77-4382: w: 671-647-9629 wf: 671-649-8870 e: mnenriqu@ite.net

HAWAH Hawaii Chapter CAPT Harvey Gray, Jr^ l ^ I * ÂŤ e t ) '52 1117 Akumu Stteet -'^ Kailua, HI 96734-4012 h: 808-261-9722; w: 808^23-1341 ^ e: hamgray@jimo.com

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

Homecoming Golf Tournament 2122 October For more details see page 6 Shipmate, September 1999

Detroit Chapter at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club

INDIANA

Southern Maryland Chapter

Indianapolis Chapter

Jack Pappas '61 PO, Box 154 DoweU, MD 20629-0154 h: 410-326-5496 e: jpappas@erols.com http://www.hsanet.net/user/therTing/

LCDR Charies A. Ramey, USNR '84 12804 Double Eagle Drive Carmel, IN 46033 h: 317-815-0575 e: crainey@fhlbi.com

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Michiana Chapter CDR John T. Haizlip, USN (Ret) '72 15246 Longford Drive Granger, IN 46530 h: 219-273-2939 e: CHaizUp@aol.com

KENTUCKY

Boston Chapter Frederick J. Sheehan, Jr. '78 160 BurkhaU Street #609 Weymoutii, MA 02190-3533 h: 617-337-3712; w: 617-572-4:[5b2 e: fsheehan@jhancock.com

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LouisviUe/Southem Indiana Chapter

Detroit Chapter

CDR Gregory R. Reuihardt, USNR '79 712 Talon Place Louisville. KY 40223-5575 h: 502-244-7707 e: airlgxr@afr.ups.com

Arthur W.Bryant'66 181 IHoUy wood Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236-1311 h: 313-885-2174; fi 313-881-2333=^ e: lynorart@flash.net The June luncheon was held on 4 June, at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, hosted by its commodore. Bill Storen '59. [See photo above.] This site provided a wonderful view of the boats in the harbor and on Lake St. Clair. The luncheon was noteworthy for its very informative and lively debate about the issue of our participation in the Kosovo confUct. Alumni contributed thefr outlooks based on personal visits or residences in that region, evaluating both the immediate and long-term effects of US, NATO and UN actions on several country's relationships.

Attending the luncheon were. Seated from left: Michael Bennett, John Mehelas '51, BiU Storen '59, Jack Hunt '60, Tony Spada. Standing from left: Tad Godsil '90, Mark Petroff '90, Bill Hagenmeyer '56, John Bissa '87, Jim Fleming '66, BiU Penn '63, Jun Sizer '48, WaUy Agren '46, Art Bryant '66.

Charles L. Schott 313-24-82278 313-32-36324 (fax) 313-795-7128 (pager)

LOUISL\NA New Orleans Ch LCDR Byron Q. Iverson, 4744 Music Stteet New Orleans, LA 70122h: 504-288-4477 e: byroml@aol.com

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MARYLAND Annapolis Chapi CAPT Howard J. "Tim" Halliday, USN '69 1203 Chrisland Court AnnapoUs, MD 21403 h: 410-267-8546 e: tim.halUday@usna.com

Baltimore Chapter LCDR Steve G. Young, USIVR '84 c/o Legg Mason 600 Washington Avenue #200 Towson, MD 21204 w: 410-821-7700 e: SYoung@LeggMason.com

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MISSOURI Kansas City Chapter LCDR Lynn A. Thomas, USNR '83 1404 Stonecreek Drive SW Blue Springs, MO 64015-8838 h: 816-228-6766 e: LynnTW@aol.com

St. Louis Chapter CAPT Barry Dougherty, USNR '72 5 Connemara Court St. Peters, MO 63376-2343 h: 314-441-7245 e: jckanejr@jano.com

NEBRASKA Omaha Chapter CDR Frank J. Lowery, Jr., USN '82 1009 Bryn .Mavrt-Drive PapiUion, NE 68046 h: 402-592-4308, w- 402-294-7283 (DSN^271) e: fraiiklowery@spnntmail.com On 4 May 1999, members of the Omaha Chapter hosted a luncheon at the Offutt Air Force Base Officer's Club for RADM Rick Buchanan '68, the Director of Operations and Logistics (J3/J4) at U.S. Strategic Command. ADM Buchanan was scheduled to retfre three days later on 7 May 1999, after 31 years of dedicated service to our Navy and Nation, thus the luncheon offered an opportunity for Omaha Chapter members to wish ADM Buchanan, Fair Winds and Folhwint; Seas.

Kurt Woltersdorf '84, Frank Lowery '82, and Mrs. Terry Woodman representing the USNA Parent's Club of Nebraska.

At the conclusion of the luncheon, CDR Frank Lowery '82 presented ADM Buchanan a Letter of Commendation from the Chairman of the Board, ADM Leighton Smith '62, and the President of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, RADM Ron Marryott '57, for the enthusiastic support and guidance ADM Buchanan provided to the Omaha Chapter and his personal interest in the Naval Academy Blue and Gold Program.

Steve Bishop '85 14313 South 35th Street Bellevue, NE 68123 h: 402-291-4298 w: 402-294-2894 (DSN271) e: senbish@aol.com

NEVADA Las Vegas Chapter Mr. Bradley Carison, '91 2246 Darwin Cfrcle Henderson, NV 89014-3105 h: 702-433-7248; w: 702-433-2100 e: BCarlson@goidc.com

NEW JERSEY Monmouth County Chapter LtCol Robert L. Vogt, USMC (Ret) '59 50 Polly Way Middletown, NJ 07748-3189 h: 732-671-9330; w: 732-530-84441 e: Bob.Vogt@telos.com

NEW MEXICO Albuquerque Chapter Maj Donald Rohr, USAF ( R e t ) '55 4804 Northridge Place NE Albuquerque, NM 87111-2104 h: 505-294-4048; f: 505-844-5947 e: rohrdf@sandia.gov

Omaha Chapter President CDR Frank Lowery ' 82 presents to Rear Admiral Buchanan a Letter of Commendation from the Chairman of the Board and President of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Attending the luncheon were Bob Boyle '59, Al Slepicka '54, Bob Smith '61, Steve Bishop '85, Jeff Currer '83, Dan Forney '83, Al More '62,

NEW YORK Capital District Chapter CDR Christopher G. Wenz, USN (Ret.) '79 502 Acland Boulevard Ballston Spa, NY 12020-3074 h: 518-580-1438; w: 518-884-1849 y^^^^^ 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@snet.net Chapter Hotline: 1-800-234-USNA website: www.NAANY.org Our annual dinner dance will once again be a craise around Manhattan Island. It will be Friday evening, 17 September. We invite any grads and friends from across the country to join us. Please check our Hotline or Web site for details.

Our networking meetings continue at 5:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. We have been meeting at the Wings Club, 52 Vanderbilt Avenue in New York City. Check our HotUne or Web site for details.

Rochester Chapter CAPT Nelson A. Blish, USNR (Ret) '69 3840 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14618-3729 h: 716-248-9739 e: NelsoiiAB@Kodak.com

NORTH CAROLINA Charlotte Chapter Bryan Dolan '76 5629 L ^ f l i Road Charlotte, NC 28226 h: 704-364-6451 Well excuse me! Last month, I told you about our Chapter web site and encouraged you to "signon" and "sign-up," but I forgot to give you the address. To be sure I get it right this time, I will simply quote the instractions from Jim Maloney. Here they are: The new web site is located at: www. egroups.com. Each member will be responsible for his/her own information and will keep that record up to date. All you have to do to participate and stay current with the Chapter activities and organization is to go to the address above.

Your log on ID must be the email address where you receive your email. Your password must be at least five characters long. Try and keep it simple. Once you have done that, eGroups will send your verification code to your email address, this prevents someone else from creating a profile that is not really you. Once you get the "code," enter it in the space provided. At this point you will be in "My Space." It will list 'usnacharlotte' as a group in which you are a member.

Double click on that and you will go to the USNA-Charlotte web page. To send an email to the entire group, just address it to: usnacharlotte@egroups.com. Now you have the straight scoop.

On to other things. The send off picnic for the new Plebes entering the Class of 2003 was a great success. Three of tiie four new Plebes from our area were able to attend with their families. They were: Dan Cahill and Matt Starr from Charlotte, and John Day from Harrisburg shown in the accompanying picture. (See photo on the following page) Unfortunately, Allen Baker of Charlotte was not able to make it.

Homecoming 1999 is 21-24 October.

Omaha Chapter: 4 May '99 Farewell Luncheon for RADM Rick Buchanan '68, the Director of Operations and Logistics (J3/J4) at U.S. Strategic Command 132

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.Alumni and wives who were there to give the Plebes a hearty welcome and answer questions included Sara and Bryan Dolan '76. Sandy and Mark Wierman '88, Kay and Bob Majeski "62, Nancy and Andy Green '88, Pat and Jack Meckler '62. Dana and Jim Maloney '82, Joan and Michael Musser '88. Jean and Aaron Smith (parents of Jeff Smith "02), Dave Smith '73, Catherine and Compie Newman '82, Jim Donahue '62. Bemie and Jim Foresman. Meryle and Bill Elke. David Bertke "58. Peg and Tom Hutchins '51. Sarah and Gabriel Gomez '87. Matt Cady '02 and his parents and of course, our host couple, Peggy and George Watt '73, Our next event wUl be the annual Tennis Outing, hosted by Janis and Bryan Dolan, on Friday, 24 September, at the Olde Providence Racquet Club at 5:00 p.m. Format will be similar to past years and Bryan says there might even be some prizes. Just remember, you don't have to play tennis. Just come and enjoy the company, food and beverages. I'm sure there will be a reminder on email a week or so before hand. After that, will be the goff toumament on Veteran's Day. In case you were not aware of it, (and I was not until Debi Johnston told me) there was (when you read this) an Olympics of the MiUtary held for three weeks in August in Croatia. Maybe you will have seen something in the press or other publications.

Debi"s son (P-3 pUot) was scheduled to be a swimmer in those games. Perhaps people you know also participated.

That's aU for this month. Be sure to get your info into the website, and don't forget the monthly luncheons at Sheraton Four Points on the thfrd Friday of each month.

Tom Hutchins '51 cthmph@bellsouth.net 375-9046

Piedmont Triad Chapter LtCol Gary L. Beaver, USMCR '77 10 SUver Oak Court Greensboro, NC 27455 h: 336-299-4736 e: Gbeaver@AdamsKleemeier.com

Columbus/Central Ohio Chapter: ADM Marryott, Alumni and Mids

Columbus/Central Ohio Chapter: ADM Marryott and parents

Pinehurst Chapter

Cleveland Chapter

CAPT Norman S. EUiott, USNR (Ret) '58 PO, Box 3898 60 Stoneykkk Drive Pinehurst, NC 28374 h: 910-215-5808 e: nelUott@pinehurst.net

CAPT A.O. Rule, HI, USNR (Ret) '50 90 Pheasant Run Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 h: 440-247-4379; w: 440-247-5100 x328 e: raleni@aol.com

Columbus/Central Ohio Chapter Triangle Chapter CAPT WUIiam K. Gautier, USN (Ret) '67 116 Birklands Drive Gary, NC 27511-8203 h: 919-233-7255 e: WilUam.Gautier@jcbradford.com http://triangleusna.home.mindspring.coin/

Play in the Homecoming Golf Tournament on 21-22 October.

Refer to the advertisement in this

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LT G. Wade Evans, USNR '92 293 Dewfall Drive Sunbury, OH 43074 h: 740-965-2361 e: wevans@agendas.com Onthefirstdayof summer, 21 June 1999 at 6:00 p.m., the Chapter, in conjunction with the MidOhio Parents Club, met for a catered cookout dinner and social meeting, dockside and onboard the replica of SANTA MARIA, along the Scioto River in downtown Columbus. Besides the parents, we enjoyed the presence of Midshipmen on leave, a Midshipman recrait '03, due to report to Mother Bancroft on 1 July for Plebe Summer, and a newly graduated Midshipman, now 2nd lieutenant, USMC, on graduation leave. We were also honored to have RADM Ron Marryott '57, President and CEO of the Naval Academy Alumni Association and Superintendent of the Academy from 1986-88, as our guest and after dinner speaker To be sure, both the pending Midshipman, and the new Ueutenant of Marines were primed with many wise pointers (and sea stories) from those that had preceded them. We just had to let them know how tough it was "in the old days," Some things never

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change. To their lasting credit, they listened without demonsttating a hint of boredom.

Ron Marryott, as he introduced himself to those at the pre-dinner social, was his warm self, and in fine fettle and good humor. He first met with the Chapter officers and provided wise counsel, and important communications. After dinner, he gave an excellent talk, interspersed with a few good jokes and wrapped with charisma. He was a great hit with everyone. He talked of the USNA strategic plan, improving communications. Shipmate, the intemet and the Alumni Association web page.

Alumni Services, and other important matters. Afterwards, our President, Wade Evans '92, presented him with an OSU tee-shirt, an Columbus Blue Jackets tee-shirt (our professional hockey team), and an Ohio Buckeye nut as a remembrance on occasion of his visit. Speculation on the significance of the nut presentation continues to puzzle many; however, it (the buckeye) is ttaditionally given to visitors. Many Ohio residents proudly call themselves "buckeyes!"

Those attending were Pat and Roy Girod '53, Dick Robbins '53, Ed Tipshus '54, Ron Marryott '57, Gary Nuss '57, Jim Ramsey '60, Jerry O'Donnell '61, David Baker '63, Laura and Dick Ellsworth '63, Jim Cowardin '66, Jerry Knott '66, frene and John Reeb '66, Lisa and Wayne Hallenbeck '71, Deborah and BiU FeU '78, Corinne and Tony Konecny '79, Lee Anne and Scott Donaldson '86, Melissa and Matt Ungerleider '89, Ann Marie and Capt Ed Dewald '90, USMC (just reported in as inspector/instractor of Co, L, 3rd Batt,, 25th Marine Regiment USMCR Columbus), Cheryl and Wade Evans '92, Greg Vergamini '92 with Malissa (candidate for State Representative), 2nd Lt Brent Bombach '99, USMC, and John and Carole Augensten (Navy Blue & Gold Officers). Parents Club Members attending were Pam Bombach (Brent Bombach '99), Jack and Barbara Brown with thefr son, MIDN 1/C John Brown '00, Al and Bev Cybulski with their son, Mike, who will report to USNA on 1 July to become a Mid in the Class of '03, Doug and Margie Dixon (Stephanie Dixon '92), Michael and Joan Mastel (Megan Mastel '99) with their daughter Melanie, Dick and Sally Uhde (Jeff Uhde '91 and Kim Uhde '94), Ann Wilson with her son, MIDN 3/C Jake Wilson '02, and BiU and Jenny Workman (Lucas Workman '97).

Ed Tipshus '54

OREGON Greater PortlaniS Chapter Doug Bomarito '68 16667 Glenwood Court Lake Oswego, OR 97034 h: 503-699-0003; w: 503-223-8285 e: harkins@usna.net

PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia Chapt Robert H. Bender '73 45 Grove Avenue nourtown, PA 19031-1906 h: 215-836-7652; e: RBender速 rp.com http://USNAPHIL.COM Navy Day Luncheon and Regatta The Navy League of Philadelphia sponsors the annual Navy Day Luncheon at noon on 8 October, at the Union League. Further information will be sent to all members. If you are interested in attending, please contact Rob Bender at 215-8367652.

On Saturday, 9 October, the Navy Day Regatta will be held along the Schuylkill River with the finish line at Boat House Row. Bill Comly '73 is our Chapter representative for this event. Anyone interested in attending this event or volunteering should contact Bill Comly at 609-251-9884. Volunteers are needed to help with the Navy Day Regatta. No experience is necessary, and it always is a fun day.

Save this Date On Thursday, 7 October, the USS PENNSYLVANL^ Foundation will join with the Penndelphia Scholarship Foundation in their annual "Dining In" celebration and awards banquet. The USS PENNSYLVANIA Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to providing help in the form of educational assistance to the crew and funds for local community activities on behalf of the U.S. Navy and the ship. Penndelphia has compiled an enviable track record of helping more than 40 financially needy students with scholarship assistance over the last five years. For more information, please caU Rob Bender at 215-836-7652.

Luncheons and Job Networking AnnapoUs Alumni meet with West Point Alumni from 11:30 a.m.-l:00 p.m., at the Chart House, Penns Landing, PA, on the first Wednesday of every month. Guest speakers are planned every month. John J. Brennan, the 44 year-old President and CEO of Vanguard Investments wiU be the guest speaker at a special luncheon on Wednesday, 3 November 1999, at the Desmond in Malvem, PA. 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 $20, paid at the door, for a complete lunch with salad, entree and desert. To reserve a seat, email or call Julian Toneatto, USMA '67, at: Adler@fast.net; 609-573-9797, or Susan Bawduniak '83 at: SMKoye@AOL.com; 215997-1971, within two days of the event.

USNAPhil.com Please visit the Web; take the FLAG test; check the calendar of events, and muster in with your emaU address. We have plans to begin sending out elecfronic notices of upcoming events. There is no WWW in front of our address: http://USNAPhU.com. Oiuwebmaster is Art Vossberg '77 of AWOLArt, Inc (Art@AWOLArt,com).

Southeastem 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. The regular SPPA meeting wiU be in September. Parents of Alumni with questions are welcomed to contact the '99-'00 Parent's Association President, Dindy Liebert at 215-2333253; LiebertCO@AOL.com, or newsletter editor, Joe Bartish at 609-722-4336; JBartish@ quadnet.net.

Blue & Gold Officers Anyone interested in becoming a Blue & 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 throughout the year to dues-paid members. You are welcomed to send your email address to: Paul_James@Vanguard.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 Oklahoma Chapter CAPT Charies C. Coley, USN (Ret.) ' 3 ^ 411 NW14di Street Oklahoma City, OK 73103J5I0 h: 405-235-0234 ' ' e: cccusn@aol.com

Philadelphia Chapter: Annual Business Election Meeting

Homecoming 1999 is 21-24 October.

Come HOME againl Philadelphia Chapter Annual Business Election Meeting Shipmate, September 1999

Philadelphia Chapter: Annual Business Election Meeting

Pittsburgh Chapter WUUam E. Otto '71 4105 Tartan Court Murrysville, PA 15668-1045 h:412-325-4281; w: 412-856-3500 e:Figaro4105@aol.comPhiUppines

Philippines Chapter CAPT Rafael V. Dacanay, PN '76 Apt. F5E JOQ Bonifacio Naval Station Makati City, PhiUppines h:63-2-894-4121;w/fi 63-2-815-3420 x6458 Secretary- LT Joseph A. Abaya PN '88 NISF, Bonifacio Naval Station, Metro Manila Tel: 63-2-815-3768 and 813-0704 E-maU: abayabro@mnl.sequel.net

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE American Chapter CAPT James N. Roberts, USN) 152 Springlakes Drive Martinez, GA 30907-160§ h: 706-860-6430 e: wermanda@aol.com orjrobe92528@aol.com Welcome Aboard Our recraiters have been hard at work this month with six new leads. I have requested inputs from die following: Skip Chase '55, "Red Dog" Cannon '53, John Havicon '54, Tom Monaghan '59, Mike Stevens '59, and Brian Van Metre '61.ActuaUy, these leads were fumished by only two individuals. If we all attacked the membership issue Uke Jim Roberts and Bill Rodriguez have, 1 would be swamped. Anyway, welcome aboard to all of the above, and please send me your inputs.

Home Port Changes Dolores and Jon Leff '44 are selUng their fifth wheel and have asked to be removed from the membership. This month's adds and deletes bring our membership to 78.

Always a slow, but willing, learner 1 have screwed up Gary Snyder '55's address again. 1 made the change in the roster, forgot that 1 had afready printed up extra address labels, think I put it in Shipmate, but not sure of any of the above.

Gary Uves in Pottstown not PottsviUe. 1 got the state and zip correct. Please correct your January Roster, before you head to Pennsylvania and hunt for Gary!

Now Hear This 1 have to go into a compression mode. Shipmate has put a IK word limit on Chapters, and I have been one of their worst offenders. Fortunately, they have put a discount on pictures. I always thought one picture was worth a thousand words, but in Shipmate they are only 150 (unless they have more than four people in which case they cost 250).

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I am working on a Web site, and we have used email for those that have it. We will adopt a system where important, time sensitive info will be sent to all email addressees, and one of them will print and mail a copy to those without. Important, please be sure and let us know if your address changes or if you go on line, so we can add you to our list.

Also, the Canyonlands ttip, scheduled for September, had to be canceled, due to lack of interest.

Only three units signed up. Please read the upcoming October chapter column for more information about the trip cancellation.

The November Come Around, being organized

by Terry Sutherland, is taking shape as we speak.

The dates are 11-14 November. The place. White Oak Creek Park, is a COE Park near Eufaula, AL. Terry has reserved twenty-nine sites in a camp area known as River Chase. Full hook-ups are $16/night or only $8/night with your Golden Age Passport.

All sites are on or near the water at Lake Walter F. George. Sign up with Terry, and he will furnish more details and directions. Bring your golf clubs as there is a beautiful Alabama Country Club open to the public about a mile from the Park.

Scuttlebutt Gus Ginter '51 sent in the foUowing trip report.

We left south Texas (La Feria, that is) the first week of March due to the arrival of hot weather.

Traveling up the Gulf Coast, we spent a week in Rockport, TX, during which time we visited LEXINGTON, in Corpus Christi, Very impressive!

Then on to Louisiana, where we drove down Highway 14, partly to avoid the infamous, bone jarring Interstate 10 in the westem part of the state. We stayed in New Iberia for a couple of days and visited a dancehall-restaurant in Lafayette to listen to Cajun music, but no spicy Cajun food for us—too hot!

We bypassed New Orleans to the south and then continued on Interstate 10 to Ft. Pickins Campground, just south of Pensacola where we rendezvoused with friends who were on the way home from the Keys. Ft Pickins is a really nice campground with spacious, shady sites and is within walking distance from the gulf shore. It is somewhat out of the way, being located about seven miles west of Gulf Breeze, which is in tum, a few miles (over two bridges) south of Pensacola. Stays are limited to two weeks, and there are no sewer hookups, but there is a dump station.

Since this campground is part of the national system, I was able to use my Golden Age Passport for free admission and a 50% savings in camping fees, $ 10/day verses the regular $20 fee for younger people under 62. One of these cards can be obtained at any National Park for a small fee.

After five days here, we headed north towards home. Somewhere in Ohio we lost our tiailer brakes. Inspection revealed a wire had broken at the front wheel, thus disabling both front wheel brakes. The rear brake problem was more serious, in that the brake backing plate welds to the axle had broken allowing the plate to spin with the wheel thus breaking the wires and creating some wear on the axle. Fortunately, we didn't have to replace the axle, but were able to have the plate rewelded and rewired. After this experience, we plan a short checkout trip this summer before heading south in the fall.

(Sec'y note: Terry and Gus both talk about the Golden Age Passport. Since 83% of our members, and one or two of the wives are over 62, I hope you all know about this benefit. You can get one at any attended Federal Park or Monument during thefr office hours for something like $20. They are good for life. They will get you and all occupants of your private non-commercial vehicle or you, your wife and children, if ttaveling in a commercial vehicle into any Federal entrance fee area. It

also entities you to a 50% reduction in any camping fees. Think of it as a Good "Uncle" Sam.) Well, 1 see by the old Mac word counter that 1 am up to 962 words, so 1 better wind this up for now. See you down the road.

Anne and Mike Stroop '54

RHODE ISLAND Newport Chapter CAPT James M. Conway, USN (Ret) '55 50 Ayrault Stteet Newport, RI 02840-2728 h: 401-847-5039 e: castleconw@aol.com

SOUTH CAROLINA Charleston Chapter CAPT Joseph C. Gamboa, USNR (Ret) '62 1672 Seignious Drive Charleston, SC 29407-9661 h: 843-556-4544 http://members.tripod.com/~mift2/navyusnac.htnil

South Carolina Midlands Chapter George S. Hirsch '54 219 Beckworth Lane frmo, SC 29063 h: 803-781-5325 Website: www.brickandivy.com/alum

Palmetto Chapter William B. Swent '88 (Acting President) Leatherwood, WaUcer, Todd & Mann, PC. 100 E. Coffee Stteet PO. Box 87 Greenville, SC 29602-0087 w: 864-242-6440 e: WSwent@LWTM.com

Low Country Chapter Robert M. Hoskins, Jr. '87 14 Sandpiper Road Hilton Head, SC 29928-6419 h: 803-686-4351 e: bobhoskinsjr@hotmail.com

TENNESSEE Chattanooga C h a p t e r S H n P * VADM Ronald M. Eytchison, USN (Ret.) '58 11 Prentice Lane Signal Mountain, TN 37377 h: 423-886-2823 e: RMEytch@msn.com

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@niindspring.com

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Memphis Chapter

South Texas Chapter

CAPT Edward A. Lyons, USNR, '69 2557 Park Creek Cove Germantown, TN 38139 h: 901-755-1286

CAPT Michael Stoffel, USN (Ret) '54 520 North River Seguin,TX 78155 h: 830-379-2373 e: mstoffel@worldnet.att.net

Nashville Chapter CDR John F. OhUnger, USN (Ret) '69 880 Lakemont Drive Nashville, TN 37220-2124 h: 615-370-1441; w: 800-242-8613 e:johUnger@worldnet.att.net

Texas Gulf Coast Chapter

Lynn A. Wegner '65 2202 Winrock Houston, TX 77057 h: 713-781-9932; w: 713-263-8001 ext. 265 June 4th Alumni and Parents' Club Dinner Our annual June dinner for Alumni, spouses, TEXAS guests, and local USNA Parents' Club members, was graciously sponsored this year on 4 June by North Texas Chapter!

Edd and Nina Hendee (parents of Edd Hendee LCDR James M. Bethmann, USNR '77 '99). The Hendees created a magnificent outdoor 2203 Creekside Cfrcle S^tii setting (for 225 guests) that combined the best of a frAfing, TX 75063 "Taste of Texas" steak dinner combined with the good fellowship of a USNA gathering, complete h: 972-402-9596 with a chuckwagon, an ice-carving of a cowboy e: JIMUSNA@aol.com boot with "USNA" inscribed on it, and entertainThe North Texas Chapter convened its annual ment by The Singing Cowboys. Lynn Wegner meeting at the Bell helicopter facility in Arlington '65 opened the evening by welcoming everyone on 22 June. Due to the tireless efforts of Saul to the event and thanking the Hendees for their Zavala '74, the following Alumni received a Texas hospitality. Then, on behalf of our Chapter, guided tour of the MV-22 Osprey production fa- Lynn presented the Hendees with a Ufetime AssociciUty at Arlington: Mike Huber '78, Saul Zavala ate membership in the USNA Alumni Association. ' 74, Byron Trop '80, Kurt Metcalff' 91, Ted Brown When introducing our speaker, VADM John R. '87, Rudy Saldivar '87, Jim Boum '61, Dick GodRyan '67, USN, the current USNA Superintendent, speed '50, Howard Bacharach '69, Blake Estes '77, J.P. McCann '78, Lori Daque '94, and Doug Jones Lynn reminded the audience that VADM Ryan had been "ttained" by the Class of '65.

'88.

VADM Ryan spoke to us from the perspective The 1999-2000 officers and board members of his recent service, before retuming to USNA, were elected as follows: in the Adriatic Sea and the Persian Gulf. He said President—Jim Bethman '77 that the Naval Academy had served this country 1st "VP (Dallas Programs)—Byron Trop '80 well for the past 154 years and that it would con2nd VP (Membership)—Doug Gattusso '84 tinue to do so in the future. The mission of the 3rd VP (Ft Worth Programs)— Naval Academy must continue to be to graduate Richard Dawson '64 Secretary—Saul Zavala '74 great miUtary leaders. In referring to some recent Treasurer—Kurt Metcalf '91 publicized incidents at the Academy, VADM Ryan Corresponding Secretary—Kurt Metcalf '91 stressed that he works toward providing a leaderDirectors—Denny Connors '66, John Gorman ship framework for Midshipmen that is "positive, '65, Jon Dorn '85, Mike Huber '78, Doug ethical, and predictable." Character development Jones '88, Rick Lottie '69, and will continue to be a very important issue at USNA. Ken Smith '72.

Earlier in the day, VADM Ryan enjoyed a round The North Texas Chapter is coordinating with the Gulf Coast Chapter for a Navy/Rice football of golf at Raveneaux Country Club. He was joined game tailgate party on 25 September in Houston. by Edd Hendee, our dinner host; Tony Kindrick, Although details are in the planning stages at the owner of Raveneaux and father of ENS Jennifer time of this article submission, questions on the Kindrick '99; Eric Woods '61, Rob Brown '65, North Texas side should be directed to Kurt and Tom Wojciechowski '68. A good time was Metcalf '91 at 972-387-1600 or 1-800-324-9639. had by all and more importantly, it provided a deKurt Metcalf '91 gree of USNA "awareness" to the Houston busiRomac Engineering ness community.

On Friday, 3 June, VADM Ryan spoke at the 5429 LBJ Freeway Suite 275 Dallas, Texas 75240 "Welcome Aboard" reception for the incoming 1-800-324-9639, X3305 Class of 2003 and 2004 held at the Second Baptist fax: 972-503-0362 Church Fellowship Hall in Houston. The event was attended by 300 people, representing the 46 appointees to the Class of 2003, 16 appointees to the Naval Academy Prep School and three to the Foundation Program. The event was also attended by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, of the 18th Congressional Disttict.

ADM Ryan stressed the importance of the ethics and leadership training that the candidates will be receiving at the Naval Academy. He also urged the parents to join the Naval Academy Parents' Club, so they could better share and understand their son's and daughter's experiences.

Homecomfng 1999 is 21-24 October.

The "Welcome Aboard" reception was the culmination of this year's efforts by the 35 Blue & Gold Officers from the Houston area, consisting of Alunmi, parents of Alumni and Mids, and Naval Reserve Officers. This year's numbers reflect a record for the area.

The following shipmates, and their spouses/ dates, attended the June dinner: Jack Keller '44, Andrew McKinney '44, Dr. Thomas Watt '46, Dan Mahoney '47, Harris Hinnant '50, Alan Personette '53, Kent Drummond '55, Carl Peterson '55, Charlie Chavarria '56, Rodwell Johnson '57, Jerry McGaugh '57, Farrald Belot '59, Dr. Art Smitii '59, Buddy WeUbom '59, Tun Cameron '60, Curt Gibby '61, Chris Nichols '61, Greg Mather '62, Roy Newton '62, Marty Green '63, Marty Block '64, Jeff Hogan '64, John KendaU '64, Eric Woods '64, Jack Zimmermann '64, Rob Brown '65, Neil Duarte '65, Bart Jealous '65, Paul Marshall '65, Fred Schlemmer '65, Lynn Wegner '65, Walt Fritschner '66, WilUam Dubbs '67, Don Roesh '67, John Brooke '68, Hal Dantone '68, Robert Long '68, Rich Bulger '69, Lee Kelleher '69, Brace Potter '69, Lawrence Thompson '69, Tom Wojciechowski '69, Rich Pollock '70, WUUam Donges '71, Jeff Loustaunau '71, Ed Klein '72, Royce Engler '73, Thom Hoh '73, Mike Obert '73, Bob Shary '73, John Curtiss '74, Mark Johnson '74, James Fay '75, Andy Howard '75, Bruce Smith '77, Stephen Plaisance '81, Walt Silvefra '81, Karen Englehart '84, Dr. James Peters '85, Vince Panella '90, Miguel Sierra '90, and Shannon Wade '94.

Navy Football Season For the Navy/Rice University game on 25 September, at 7:00 p.m., we have already ordered blocks of tickets for reserved seats, near the Navy section. The festivities will include a pre-game flyover of World War n Navy afrcraft and a post-game fireworks show. We have scheduled a tailgate party with the local USNA Parents' Club. Please caU, or email, us for the tailgate party start time and ticket price.

For the Navy/Army game, on 4 December, we'U 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 Alumni from USNA, USMA, and USAFA. Our breakfast meetings are held on Tuesday momings, at 7:15 a.m., at the Mettopolitan Racquet Club. If you're interested, please call Bart Jealous '65, at 281-3628220; send me an email, or visit our web site: http:/ /www.academy-network.org. Visitors are always welcome.

Chapter Meetings Chapter meetings are usually held on the ffrst Friday of every month (10 September, 1 October, 5 November, 3 December, and 7 January) at Brennan's Restaurant. We have 11:30 a.m. refreshments, and a noon to 1:00 p.m. lunch. Please join us! CaU Lynn Wegner '65 (713-263-8001 ext.

265) or Peter VanDerlofske '68 (713-690-9898) for more information. For any additional information on any item in this column, please call or email me.

Ed Klein '72 713-750-8868 kleinl 985@aol. com

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UTAH/mAHO/MONTANA/ WYOMING Intermotxirai WA lUlimii! O a p t e r James R. Clark '66 5860 Soutii Holladay Boulevard Salt Lake City. UT 84121-1512 h: 801-272-7183 e: clarkfam@gate\\ay.net Army/Navy golf reached a Rocky Mountain high on 17 April, when the Navy Chapter golfers hosted the West Point Society duffers on neutral territory at Hill Air Force Base. Everyone had a great time and started making plans for the third annual duggage. Photo shows Jim Clark and his WooPoo coimterpart Ned Hacker. Navy golfers included Dick Luker '62. Pam and Jim Carolan '64, Judy and Barry Banks '64. Barbara and Jim Clark '66 and Gerry Imai '81.

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CAPT Roger C. Adams, USN (Ret) '70 6609 Fairway View Trail Roanoke. VA |4Q1I8^ h: 540-989-6191" e: radams3491 (3'aol.com Blue Ridge Chapter Underway Rudder amidships, all engines ahead full! The new Blue and Gold Chapter celebrated its first social meeting with a luncheon honoring five prospective new Plebes of the Class of 2003, at the Hotel Roanoke on 19 June. The honorees were: Jonathan Hiler, Harry Kessler, Matthew Phillips, Aaron Schnetzler and Sean Talbert. All are from the Roanoke area except Phillips, who lives in Christiansburg, Among those 40 persons attending, were their parents.

Chapter President, CUnt Adams '70, inttoduced the speaker, MIDN 3/C Amelia Spencer '02, who provided the upcoming Plebes with useful advice from her own recent Plebe Year.

More such events are planned for the coming season, and the attendance and participation of Alumni and thefr famiUes is most encouraging.

Dick Raymond '54

CAPT Edward G. Schwier, USN (Bet) '69 1200 Knoll wood Court Richland, WA 99352-9448 h: 509-598-4385 e: egschwier@aol.com

Central Virginia Chapter CAPT Anthony A. Hastoglis, USN (Ret) '55 102 Shawnee Court CharlottesvUle, VA 22901-1034 h: 804-973-7846 e: AhastogUs@compuserve,com

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

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CDR WiUiam L. Ruch, IH, USN (Ret) '68 5707 Maple Brook Drive Midlotiiian, VA 23112-6320 h: 804-739-3664 e: wlr68@sprintmail,com

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

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: wsdraperiv@aol,com Website: www.usnaaa-pscorg Summer in Puget Sound started off on a good note on 8 June, at the Grand Vista Ballroom Naval Station Everett, WA, We hosted a send-off dinner for Washington State candidates for the Class of 2003 ('03...wow!). Including candidates, parents and guests, we had a total of 120 in attendance who were representing USNA AA, the Washington State Parents Club, and Blue & Gold Officers, Thanks especially to our members who made it and showed support for the newest members of the Brigade: Mary Jane and Fred Adair '52, Jo and Dean Abrahamson '53, Vera and Ronald CampbeU '52, Doug Cook '74, Julia and Dick Couch '67, Mary and John CoughUn '50, Bobby and Walt Davis '50, Dennis Doyle '66, Nancy and Walt Draper '61, Grace Frier (widow '21), Paul HoUenbach '70, Mark Lunde '86, Beverly and Terry Mahoney '57, Carol and Scotty McComb '53, Mavis and Angus McDonald '48, Nancy and Stephen Meade '80, Trish and Collin Saari '60, Mary Anne and Bob SchelUng '38, Fred Triggs '61, and Heather and Todd Wynn '96, Todd Wynn '96 was our guest speaker and is currentiy stationed aboard CHANDLER (DDG-996) in Everett, WA. He gave a super talk on what to expect during Plebe Summer and Plebe Year.

Thanks to him and good luck to all our candidates!

Ben Meeuwsen '91 Meeuwsen@mindspring. com

WASHINGTON, DC AREA Greater Washington Chapter CAPT Dennis Spurgeon, USNR (Ret) '65 10725 River Road Potomac, MD 20854-4118 h: 301-983-3431 e: spurgeon@erols,com Our last luncheon of the year was on 19 May and feamred VADM Tom Fargo '70, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Plans, Policy, and Operations (N3/N5), as our honored guest and speaker.

ADM Fargo discussed his experiences from his previous job as Commander Fifth Fleet, and the chaUenges to the Navy operating in that critical area of the world. He also discussed the ongoing operations in Kosovo, from his current perspective as the Navy's Ops Boss, and the crucial importance of Navy participation in the air campaign against Yugoslavia. Admiral Fargo gave a wonderful presentation, and we were honored with his presence. The day after the luncheon, his nomination for promotion to admiral and to relieve as Commander in Chief, U,S, Pacific Fleet was announced. Congratulations, ADM Fargo!

The May luncheon also served as our annual election of officers. By unanimous vote, the foUowing nominees were elected for the 1999-2000 year: 137

President—CAPT Dennis R. Spurgeon '65, USNR (Ret.) Vice President—RADM Pierce J. Johnson '66, USNR Secretary—CDR Robert S. Day '42, USN (Ret.) Treasurer—CAPT Rufus C. Porter '42, USN (Ret.) USNA AA Trastee—CDR Edward H. Conant '64, USN (Ret.) Directors—CAPT Vincent J. Manara Jr. '52, USN (Ret.); CAPT David S. Cooper '57, USN (Ret.); CDR Kerwin E. Miller '75, USNR; CAPT Peter M. Hyers '77, USN; CDR Lilia L. Ramirez '81, USN (Ret); CDR Mike Poirier '83, USN; Mr. George Better '93 The directors are again distributed among the class years to maintain a broad perspective for the Chapter leadership. If you have any comments or ideas for the Washington Chapter, please contact one of the board members above.

Outgoing President, Ed Conant '64, also acknowledged the contributions of the departing members of the board: CAPT Spence Johnson '63, USN (Ret.); CAPT Rich Thayer '77, USN; LCOL Rod Von Lipsey '80, USMC, and LCDR Tina Higgins '85.

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If you are new to the area and did not get a letter, contact Ruth Kane at 7 0 3 - 9 6 0 - 6 8 0 7 or RuthKane@aol.com, to get membership and event information. We are the largest Chapter in the Alumni Association, and we have plenty of room for you to join us!

WEST VIRGINIA West Virginia Chapter D. Mike FerreU '68 110 Cedar Street Logan, WV 25601-3005 h: 304-752-4192

Greater Washington Chapter President Ed Conant '64 thanks VADM Tom Fargo '70 after his remarks at the May luncheon On 10 June, the Chapter held an early evening cocktail reception on the roof at the Army/Navy Country Club. Despite threatening weather, the rain held back, and the membership enjoyed the view and camaraderie. Periodic evening events are held to permit the participation of the members who have difficulty getting off work to attend the monthly luncheons.

1999-2000 promises to be another eventful year for the Greater Washington Chapter. Two events are scheduled for September; the first luncheon will be on 15 September at the Fort Meyer O'Club starting at 11:30 a.m., and the annual Army/Navy Golf match will be at Andrews Air Force Base on 21 September. If you live in the Washington area, you should have received a letter in August from President Dennis Spurgeon '65, announcing these events and the aimual membership sign-up.

WISCONSIN Wisconsin Chapter Winston C. WUIiams '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@milwaukee.va.gov

UNITED KINGDOM Great Britain Chapter Susanne Saalau-BetheU '85 50 Aubreys Utchworth-Herts SG6 3 TU England w: 0-1438-76-3419 ssb25133@GlaxoWeUcome.co.uk or rbethell @ netcomuk.co.uk

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Bennett, William Randolph '43 CDR, USN (ReL), 8 July 1999 Benson, Ralph Hamilton, Jr. '37 ADM, USN (Ret.), 12 July 1999 Boyett, Stephen Gray '53 CDR, USN (Ret.), 17 July 1999 Briggs, Harold Melvin '27 ADM, USN (Ret.), 10 July 1999 Carlin, Thomas Leo '44 CDR, USNR (Ret.), 15 July 1999 DeMaio, Robert Mario '60 CDR, USN (Ret.), 7 July 1999 Enright, William Keith, Jr. '63, 10 July 1999 Foster, Vincent Francis Hugh '45, 24 July 1999 Fowler, Gordon '36 CAPT, USN (Ret), 21 July 1999 Garrels, Robert Ernest '33 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 23 July 1999

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Hickman, Bryan Joe '95, 9 July 1999 Hogue, Wayne Dennis '72 CAPT, USNR 20 July 1999 Kidd, Isaac Campell, Jr. '42 ADM, USN (Ret.), 27 June 1999 Kihn, William Johnson II '78, 19 July 1999 Kinley, Frederic Henry M '54 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 7 July 1999 Kowalskey, Zygmont John, Jr. '54 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 7 July 1999 Lewis, David Huntington '40 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 12 June 1999 Lutken, Donald Curry '47, 26 June 1999 McCarthy, Leonard Dennis '54 CDR, USN (Ret.), 17 May 1999 Miller, Charles Russell, Jr. '46 CDR,

USNR (Ret.), 26 July 1999 Miller, Ross Livingston '48, 9 July 1999 Mullen, Warren Robinson '44 Dr., 10 July 1999 Murray, Daniel Crawford '51 LT, USAF (Ret.), 7 June 1999 Park, Daniel Shinchul '96 LT USA, 23 July 1999 Shroyer, David Kreider, Jr. '58 Col, USMC (Ret.), 21 July 1999 Smyth, Bernard Bertholf '44, 22 June 1999 Taylor, Richard Elward '50, 23 July 1999 Wedge, George Francis III '53, 5 June 1999 Wilmoth, Preston Cleve '47, 14 July 1999

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" T h e y shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; age shall n o t weary t h e m , n o r t h e years c o n d e m n . At t h e going d o w n of t h e sun and in t h e m o r n i n g , we will remember t h e m . â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Laurence Binyon, 1914

GORDON LEONARD CASWELL '27 Rear Admiral Gordon Leonard Caswell was bom m Brockton, MA. on 6 July 1905, son of Wallace B, and Edith G. (Baker) Caswell, He graduated from Rockton High School in 1922 and New York Military Academy in 1923; and on 11 July of that year, he entered the Naval Academy, as a Midshipman from Massachusetts. He was graduated and commissioned ensign in the Navy on 2 June 1927, and through subsequent promotions, attained the rank of captain on 20 March 1945.

His first assignment as a Naval Officer was aboard the battieship TEX.\S, then flagship of the U.S. Fleet. He then served with the Asiatic Fleet in the destroyers J.D. EDWARDS and BORIE. the river

gimboat TLITUILIJ.\ on the Yangtze River Pattol and the desttoyerTRUXTUN. From 1932 to 1935. he had duty aboard SALT LAKE Crrv, heavy cnuser; and for two years thereafter, he was a student at the Naval Postgraduate School speciaUzing in communications.

In 1938 he served as communications officer of LoLisvTLLE, and was on board when that cruiser made a four-month goodwill cruise to Australia, New Zealand and Tahiti, From 1938 to 1940, he served as Aide and Flag Lieutenant on the staff of Commander Cruiser Division 3, attached to CONCORD, flagship, and later to the command of the newly formed Atiantic Squadron.

Early in the World War 11 period, he reported to the Navy Department. Washington, D . C , and after brief duty in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, assumed command of MORRIS in the Pacific, in which he participated in engagements including GUbert and MarshaU Islands, and New Guinea operations. He was transferred to command of RADFORD in September 1944, and participated in operations in the PhiUppines. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat V. From January to December 1945, he served as communications officer on the staff of Commander in Chief, Pacific Fleet, and received a letter of commendation with ribbon for outstanding service in that capacity. He then retumed to the United States for a tour of duty in the office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Fleet Operations Division).

From January 1948 to August 1949, he was Assistant U.S. Naval Attache at Geneva, Switzerland, and whUe there served as American Naval Representative at an Intemational Conference on Communications.

He next commanded Desttoyer Squadron 12 in the Atlantic Fleet, and in February 1951, retumed to the office of the Chief of Naval Operations, to serve in the Naval Commuiucations Division. He served as commanding officer of BALTIMORE from August 1952 until April 1953. On 1 May 1953, he reUeved the Chief of Staff and Aide to Commander Ffrst Fleet, and a week later reported aboard the flagship NEW JERSEY as Chief of Staff and Aide to Commander Seventh Fleet, engaged in combat operations in Korea. He was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat "V," for "exceptionally meritorious conduct" in that assignment from 12 May to 27 July 1953.

Early in 1954, he was ordered to retum to the United States for duty in the office of the Secretary of Defense, and in July 1954 was assigned to the office of the Chief of Naval Operations, as communications advisor. Later diat year he was assigned Assistant Director of the Naval Communications Division. He retired in 1955 with the rank of Rear Admiral.

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In addition to the Legion of Merit with Combat "V." the Bronze Star Medal with "V," and the Commendation Ribbon, Admiral Caswell has the Yangtze Service Medal; American Defense Service Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with five engagement stars; American Campaign Medal; World War II Victory Medal; Navy Occupation Service Medal, Asia Clasp; China Service Medal; National Defense Service Medal; Korean Service Medal with one battle star; United Nations Service Medal; and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon.

He also has the Korean Presidential Unit Citation.

Admiral Caswell is survived by twin sons, Phillip of Gaithersburg, MD, Thomas of Silver Spring, MD, seven grand children and tune greatgrandchildren.

THOMAS HAMILTON CABLE '30 Thomas H. Cable, was bom in Shennandoah, LA. He had three older sisters and was the only son of Lucile and Edward Cable. His father was an itinerant farmer whose livelihood took the Cable family from farm to farm in Missouri, Iowa and finaUy Kansas. Although Tom's academic forte was EngUsh, he was mechanically gifted, and he loved automobiles. As a teenager, he assembled and repafred Model "T" Fords. He became a master at carpentry. This unique talent was reflected in his several homes and in the construction of the family satiboat, while they Uved in Manhassett, Long Island.

Tom's appointment to, and graduation from, the Naval Academy were events that shaped his Ufe. Although his deteriorated eyesight prevented him from becoming a career naval officer, Tom served during World War n , achieving the rank of lieutenant commander, U.S. Naval Reserve.

After his graduation from Annapolis, Tom's civilian and b u s i n e s s career began with the Westinghouse Corporation in Pittsburgh, PA. There, he married Ruth CadwaUader. They had two children, Tom, Jr. (Sheldon, SC) and David (Clyde Hill, WA); four grandchildren, Graham, Susan, Marsha and Scott; and a great-grandson, Alex.

Tom's profession was sales and marketing management. Before he retfred from the Koppers Company in 1972, he had been recognized in Who's Who in World Commerce. Tom was enticed by the beauty of the Northwest, and he and Ruth moved from Pittsburgh, PA, to Bellevue, WA, to be near thefr son, David, and grandchildren. In October 1992, one month before they were to move to Emerald Heights, a retirement community in Redmond, WA, Ruth died. Tom met Esther as he was recovering from bypass surgery when she offered to look after his aging dog, Josh. They were married in May 1994 and together enjoyed five more years at Emerald Heights. His family and many friends will remember Tom with much love and affection.

JOHN LOUIS CHEW '31 Vice Admiral John Louis Chew, USN (Ret.), died on 17 May 1999, at his home in Fort Pierce, FL, of congestive heart failure after a long period of illness. He was bom on 22 September 1909 in Annapolis and always regarded Annapolis as his home.

Upon graduation in 1931, he joined the battleship MARYLAND;

after three years he went to the desttoyers OVERTON and then MONOGHAN for two years. He had one year in the oiler NECHES. In March 1938, Jack married Helen Loughan of Los Angeles before going to PG School, where he spent one year, after which he joined the cmiser HELENA. He remained in HELENA for four years, until she was sunk at the Battle of Kula Gulf. Jack was the senior of the survivors; they were in the water for two and a half days before reaching an island where they were rescued with the help of a coast watcher. Jack then retumed to the Academy as an instructor in ordnance and gunnery.

In mid-1945, he commissioned HELENA II as executive officer. After two years, he commanded STICKELL ( D D - 8 8 8 ) . In mid-1948, he went to the

Academy for two and a half years. Then, two years on the Staff of CinCNelm. Next came positions in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, comraand of PAWCATUK (AO-108), Deputy Chief of Military Sea Transport Service, and Commander Desttoyer Flotilla Four. He was Project Mercury Recovery Force Commander for the space flights of Glenn, Grissom and Carpenter. He was then Vice Director for Operations on the Joint Staff. In July 1964, he became Commander U.S. Naval Forces, Japan. He, Judy and thefr four children Uved for a year in Yokosuka.

From there, it was back to Washington as Assistant Chief of Naval Operations for Plans and PoUcy. After five months, he was given his third star, and moved to Hawaii as Commander Anti-Submarine Warfare Forces, Pacific. He spent a year and a half here, then moved to Taipei as Commander U.S. Taiwan Defense Command, where he and family spent three years, untU he retfred in 1970.

Vice Admfral Chew's awards include the Naval Unit Commendation, Navy Commendation Medal with combat "V", Joint Service Commendation Medal, Legion of Merit, and Distinguished Service Medal.

Upon retirement. Jack moved back to his home in AnnapoUs, but also estabUshed a home in Fort Pierce, FL. Jack is survived by his wife of 39 years, JuUa Pierson Chew; thefr children, Virginia Chew Payne, Thomas W. Chew, and Stanley C. Chew; and two children by his marriage to Helen Loughan Chew: Margaret C. CampbeU and John L. Chew, Jr. A.B. Metsger '31

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EDWARD RUGGLES HODGKINS '32 Edward "Ted" Ruggles Hodgkins, age 88, a long-time resident of Kennebunk, ME, and winter resident of Vero Beach, FL, died unexpectedly at his home. He was born in Andover, MA, the son of Willis B. and Helen Ruggles Hodgkins, In 1932, he graduated from the U,S. Naval Academy, where he was captain of the baseball team, playing shortstop, and setting an Academy record with his batting average of ,410.

After graduating from Annapolis, he married the former Ruth GuUiver Hodgkins in 1933, He served in the Atlantic Fleet and by the beginning of World War II, was stationed at headquarters in Washington, D,C. He left the Navy as a lieutenant commander in 1946. He was a life member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

Mr. Hodgkins was an executive and director of Paul Revere Life Insurance Co., Worcester, MA, from which he retired in 1975. He then became a permanent resident of Kennebunk, where he and his wife had spent summers, Mrs. Hodgkins died in 1973.

Mr. and Mrs, Hodgkins helped many young people attend college by providing financial assistance, Mr. Hodgkins also established scholarship funds at Dartmouth College, Clark University and at his wife's alma mater, Connecticut College. He was also concemed about junior faculty in higher education, and estabUshed funds for their support at Connecticut College and Clark University.

Surviving are one nephew, John M, WilUams, Jr. of Laveen, AZ; and several grandnephews, grandnieces and cousins. A celebration of his life was held at the South Congregational Church, Kennebunkport, with the Revs. Charles H. Whiston and Carolyn U. Lambert officiating. Burial was at a later date in Hope Cemetery.

Bob Gamble '32

VICTOR B. MCCREA '32 Retfred Rear Admiral Victor B. McCrea, age 90, died at Westview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Attawaugan, CT, where he had been a patient for one day. He had been a resident of Woodstock, CT, since 1990 and had Uved previously in Portsmouth and Exeter, NH. He was bom 10 July 1908, in Northwest Township, OH, a son of Joseph E. and Iva Buecler McCrea. He married Melba Maurer McCrea on 13 November 1990, in the Woodstock Hill Congregational Church in Woodstock.

Admiral McCrea was a 1932 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and served with distinction in both World War II and the Korean War. He retired on 31 October 1958, after more than 28 years of active military service.

He had numerous tours of duty around the world during his miUtary career. Among his major assignments were as commander of Hoc, FULTON, LENAWEE, Submarine Division 11, NROTC, Penn State College and the Sixth Command Amphibious Squad. He later served as the commander responsible for the successful landings in Lebanon in 1958. He also served as an instructor at the Submarine School in New London, the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, and the Afr War College in Montgomery, AL. He received an appointment by President Dwight D. Eisenhower to serve as a staff member of the Ney Evaluation Subcommittee of the National Security Council.

During his career. Admiral McCrea was awarded the Navy Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star, Navy Commendation Medal, American Theatre Medal, Asiatic Pacific Theatre Medal, Worid War II Victory Medal and the National Defense Medal.

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In addition to his wife, survivors include one daughter, Barbara Ann Rich of Larchmont, NY; one son, Victor Bruce McCrea of Chicago, IL; three stepsons, Richard Watson of Brookhaven, NY; Robert A. Lyon of Tawaco, NJ; and Stephen A. Lyon of Cranbury, NJ; two grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on 28 May at the Fort Myers Chapel at ArUngton National Cemetery with the Rev. James S. H a r r i s o n , pastor of the Woodstock Hill Congregational Church officiating. Burial foUowed in the Arlington National Cemetery, with fiiU military honors.

WILLARD ROSS LAUGHON '33 Captain Willard R. Laughon, USN (Ret.) bom on 29 January 1911, in Princeton, WV, died on 5 June 1999, at his residence in Stuart, FL, where he had lived for the past 36 years. Prior to entering the Naval Academy, he had lived in Portsmouth, VA for many years.

As a submariner during World War 11, Captain Laughon commanded RASHER, which was based at Freemantle, Austtalia. Between January and June of 1944, RASHER operated in the area off Bomeo in the South China Sea, in Netherlands East Indies waters, near Bali, in the Sfrait of Makassar and near Mindanao in the Celebes Sea. In recognition of his accomplishments as commanding officer of RASHER, which included the sinking of nine enemy ships on three war patrols.

Captain Laughon was twice awarded the Navy Cross together with a Presidential Unit Citation.

Later assignments included tours of duty with ComSub Seventh Fleet, and at the end of the war, he was sent to Londonberry, freland, to bring U1407, a German type XVIIB submarine, back to the United States for study and evaluation. Subsequent assignments included a tour of duty at the NROTC unit at the University of Texas, and in 1948 he retumed to submarine duty as the operations officer of Submarine Squadron Four at Key West, FL. In 1950 he joined Commander Second Fleet and later served as Commander Landing Ship Flotilla Two at Little Creek, VA. Captain Laughon retired from the Navy in 1963 and at that time moved to Stuart. Two years later, he established Anchor Real Estate (Waterfront Headquarters), which he operated for 33 years together with the Anchor Fishing Fleet, which consisted of two 40-foot sportfishing charter boats.

Predeceased by his wife, Alice Mellott, who passed away in 1987, Captain Laughon is survived by a brother. Rev. Fred Laughon, and his wife, Helen, of Richmond, VA and a sister, Waddel Young of Radford, VA. Gerald C. Drescher

RHODAM YARROTT MCELROY, JR. '35 Rear Admiral Rhodam Yarrott "Bob" McElroy, Jrâ&#x20AC;&#x17E; USN (Ret), died in Highlands, NC, on 28 March 1999, after a brief illness, A memorial service was held in Highlands on 14 April and was attended by family members.

Rhodam was bom in Lebanon, KY, on 13 August 1914, and was raised there in an atmosphere of hunting, fishing and horse riding. He graduated from the Naval Academy, where he was a distinguished marksman, with the Class of 1935, spending two years in CHESTER (CA-27) before going to NAS Pensacola to earn his wings. His first aviation assignment was with Torpedo Squadron 3 in the Pacific, followed by a tour at NAS Jacksonville. Rhodam next joined the CompRon of Air Group 2 in MARCUS ISLAND (CVE-77) and then the staff of Naval Air Advanced Training Command.

His outstanding performance in combat in the Southwest Pacific was recognized by his being awarded a Navy Cross, the Distinguished Flying Cross, a Bronze Star with Combat "V," and two Air Medals, with Gold Star in lieu of third, fourth and fifth awards.

After a tour in PatRon 49 and serving on the staff of ComFAfrWingsLant, Rhodam attended the Armed Forces Staff College and then became a BattaUon Officer at the Naval Academy. In 1948, he married Mary Jane EsUck, widow of Classmate, Mark Eslick. In 1953, Rhodam ttansferred to the Fleet Training Group, Guantanamo, followed by tours in Washington, D . C , on the staff of Deputy CNO-Afr and as Deputy Chief of Legislative Affairs, Navy Department. In 1958, he commissioned and became first commanding officer of INDEPENDENCE (CVA-62), during which tour he was selected to flag rank. He then commanded CarDiv Eighteen in the Atlantic for a year, followed by three years as Commander, Naval Base Key West, receiving the Legion of Merit for his services during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He then became Chief of Legislative Affafrs, Navy Department in 1963, but suffered a heart attack and retired on 1 January 1964.

Following his retfrement, Jane and Rhodam remained in Northern Virginia, where Rhodam served on the staff of the National Security Industrial Association. In 1967, they moved to southeast Florida, where Rhodam became involved in civic activities, including the Palm Beach Community Chest and Red Cross. He served for two years as executive dfrector of the Florida Atlantic University Foundation. In April 1997, they moved to Highlands, NC, to be closer to their daughters.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane McEkoy; four daughters, Mary Margaret Webber of Tuscon, AZ; Susan Lisle Prasciunas of Tuscon; Mary Jane EsUck Price of Flat Rock, NC; and Susan EsUck Oldham of Nashville, TN; three sisters, EUzabeth Ann Benz of Nashville, TN; Rebecca Jackson of Groton, CT; and Alice Whitehouse of Lebanon, KY; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Jesse B. Gay Jr. '35

WILLIAM HENRY SHEA, JR. '36 Captain William Henry Shea, Jr., USN (Ret.), was born in Milwaukee, WI, on 2 April 1913, the son of an U.S. Coast Guard officer. Appointed from the U.S. Naval Reserve, he entered the Naval Academy in 1932 and graduated witii tiie Class of 1936.

He was assigned to TREVOR, during the at-

tack on Pearl Harbor in 1941, later commanding her and the desfroyer BAGLEY during the remainder of World War II. Operating in the Pacific, he was awarded two Silver Star medals, two Bronze Star Medals, the Navy Commendation Medal, and a Navy Unit Citation. During the Korean Conflict, he participated in mine sweeping operations in Chinnanpo, North Korea, for which he received two additional Navy Commendation Medals. He also commanded a mine sweeper squadron, a destroyer squadron and attack ttansport HENRICO. While on active duty, shore assignments included duty as an instmctor at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School and on the Staffs of CinCPacFlt and tiie Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington. He

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graduated from the Armed Forces Staff College in 1948 and tiie National War College in 1956, before completing his master's degree in intemational affairs at George Washington University.

In 1966, Captain Shea retfred from the Navy and was employed at Chaminade University and the St. Louis-Chamin-ad Education Center in Honolulu for the next twenty years, serving as the Director of Development and the Director of Special Services.

Captain Shea was predeceased in 1991 by his first wife. Frances Bogle of Seattie, WA. whom he married in 1938. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, of Honolulu, whom he married in 1992; two sons. WilUam Lawrence of Seattie WA, and Timothy Parker of Jackson Hole. WY; their wives Charlene and Stephanie; and two grandsons, to all of whom our deepest sympathy is expressed. Memorial services were held at the Punchbowl National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific on 27 April, followed by subsequent interment in the Arcadia Cemetery in Seattie, WA.

LATHROP BOYD CLAPHAM, JR. '37 Commander Boyd Clapham, USN (Ret.), passed away on 18 November 1998, a victim of pneumonia. He entered the Naval Academy in 1933, having qualified by standing number one in the Presidential Tests open to all service juniors. The competing group usually numbered nearly two himdred. Fifteen entered USNA each year by this route.

Unfortunately, his eyes deteriorated to the extent that at the beginning of Ffrst Class Year, he was judged ineUgible to remain at USNA. He enroUed in MIT. studying aero engineering.

In 1937. he was able to be commissioned in the Supply Corps, where eye requirements were lower.

His early duty assignments were in TEXAS, SAMPSON and D.wis. Then, came disbursing duty in the Panama Canal Zone. Next, came duty at NAS Quonset Point. He was there when World War 11 started for the United States, engaged in supporting sateUite afr stations scattered about the Atiantic Theater of war.

He commissioned the CVL, BATAAN, as her supply officer. She deployed to the Pacific as a unit in Adnural Mitscher's Fast Carrier Task Force. Then came duty as supply officer. Primary Traiiung Command, Glenview, IL, foUowed by duty as operations officer, NSD Stockton, CA, the mission of which was to back up NSC, Oakland in supplying the Navy in the Pacific Theater.

Post war duties were staff supply officer on the staff of ComNavPhil, where he was involved in the planning and building of the Subic Bay support complex and the Cubi Point Naval Afr Station. Next, came Naval Ordnance Plant, IndianapoUs, where fke conttol instruments were designed and carried to prototype stage.

Ordered to the attack carrier ANTIETAM as supply officer, he was so serving when she was used in Warner Brothers' production of the movie, 'Task Force."

He went back ashore to Corpus Christi NAS to duty on the Advanced Training Staff and to the Air Station. His last two naval assignments were as commanding officer Naval Medical and Dental Supply Depot, NSC Oakland and supply officer Reserve Heet Sub Group, Mare Island, CA. He retfred in September 1959.

He found a new career in the design and manufacture of inflatable survival equipment with Survival Equipment Corporation, SausoUto, CA, producing eight sizes of canopied automatic life rafts packed infiberglasscontainers, which gained Coast Guard approval. This know-how led to develop-

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ment of the successful aircraft escape slides for both land and water emergency landings. He moved on to be vice president of C.J. Hendry Company, designing and producing a later generation of inflatable Ufe rafts for ships. He next entered the yacht business as vice president and broker with Rex Yacht Sales. His technical qualifications include: pilot MSL, SEL, SES, ulttalight aircraft and glider, and yacht deUvery captain, both sail and power.

His mind never slowed down. He was active in USNA Class of 1937 Alumni activities, serving as area coordinator in the Northem Califomia area until pneumonia ended his life.

He is survived by his wife, Helen, living at 40 Marine Drive, San Rafael, CA; 415-453-5699.

MAX ARNOLD BERNS, JR. '39 Captain Max Amold Bems, Jr., USN (Ret.), died on 26 May 1999, at home in Vancouver, WA, after a long battie with prostate cancer.

At his request, his remains were cremated, and his ashes will be scattered at sea with fiUl military honors.

Bom in Cleveland, OH, Max attended Amherst for one year prior to entering the Naval Academy. Upon graduation, he served three years at sea and then entered fUght ttaining and was designated a Naval Aviator in 1943. He served on active duty for thirty years, including duty in World War II in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. He retfred in 1969, having commanded Fighter Squadrons 92 and 74 and Carrier Air Wing 7, as well as PLATTE ( A O - 2 4 ) and

RANDOLPH (CVS-15), the recovery ship for the historic orbital flight of asttonaut, John Glenn.

He lived in Norfolk, VA, for the next five years foUowing his retfrement, later settUng in Waveland, MS, until 1997. In that year, he moved to Vancouver, WA, near his daughter, Suzy, and her husband and three children.

In 1942, Max married the former Vfrginia Elizabeth Ratenburg of New Orleans, LA, who predeceased him in 1995, Survivors include three daughters, Judy Jean Bems of Los Angeles, CA; Susan Jane Dougher of Vancouver, WA; and, Barbara Ann Dunbar of Houston, TX; son. Captain Thomas H, Bems '68, USN (Ret,), of Corte Madera, CA; and six grandchildren, Jeff, Lauren and Allison Dougher; Jenny Bems; and Parker and EUzabeth Dunbar,

ROBERT JAMES TRAUGER '39 Captain Robert J, "Jamie" Trauger, USN (Ret.), died of heart failure on 30 May 1999, at his home in Las Vegas. No memorial service was planned, and his ashes were spread on the seas between San Diego and Honolulu with full miUtary honors arranged for by the ^"a* Greenwood Mortuary of San Diego.

Bom on 15 August 1916, in Algona, LA, he was appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Iowa and graduated with the Class of 1939. Upon graduation, he was assigned to the battieship NEVADA and served for 27-raonths in her gunnery department. He was detached in September 1941 for flight ttaining at Pensacola. On graduation from fUght school in April 1942, he joined VP 32 and operated from Ecuador, Panama and Guantanamo Bay on antisubmarine pattols and convoy escort duties. He was soon detached to join VP-205 for ASW pattols from Trinidad, British Guiana and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Detached from VP-205 in November 1943, he joined Hedron 12 in Key West, serving there until he was ordered to PG. School at the Naval Academy, in March 1944. He finished his P.G. course in aeronautical engineering at Cal Tech receiving an MS degree in June 1946. He then reported to the Bureau of Aeronautics, Washington, D.C. for duty in the Structures Branch and later with the Pattol Plane Desk, to determine what was wrong at any given time to a type of Navy pattol plane. In between these two assignments, he served with Dr. Von Karman as his naval assistant and liaison officer. This was followed by a tour as CO. Office of Naval Research Branch Office, Pasadena, CA. There he helped solve new constmction and engineering problems dealing with pattol planes.

He thus supervised the Navy's initial experience in commercial overhaul of afrcraft.

While at the Naval Academy he copyrighted 32 personal musical compositions and as a top-notch guitar player, led the Naval Academy-Ten (the NA10) a ten-man jazz combo.

In retirement, he played his guitar professionally for entertainment in cocktail lounges until two years ago when his fingers couldn't play because of arthritis. He was also a consummate piano and keyboard player and played both professionally until the time of his death. His wife, Evie, died in 1979. He is survived by a daughter, Evelyn Gail Davis.

At the time of his death, he was residing at 236 S. Rainbow Blvd., Apt. 130, Las Vegas, NV. W. J. Ruhe '39

"Most people live, whether physically, intellectually or morally, in a very restricted circle of their potential being. They make use of a very small portion of their possible consciousness, and of their soul's resources in general, much like a man who, out of his whole bodily organism, should get into a habit of using and moving only his Ittle finger Great emergencies and crises show us how much greater our vital resources are than we had supposed."

William James

JOHN WILLIAM ANTONELLI '40 Brigadier General John W. Antonelli, USMC (Ret.), died 26 March in Norwood Hospital, Westwood, .^^-.m^ ^ ^ ' ^^^ funeral was ^ m^M^Bm ^^^^' Margaret Mary's Church in Westwood; burial was in Westwood Cemetery.

His wife, Lillian i x ^ J ^ ^ B B ^ B ^ (Ferraro), preceded him in death.

John was bom 30 May 1917, in Lawrence, MA. Graduating with the Naval Academy Class of 1940, John attended Basic School in Philadelphia. His first assignment was with a platoon of the 1st BattaUon, 5th Regiment at Quantico. The battalion was reorganized as the First Raider BattaUon, and John, then a captain, landed with the Raiders in the Solomon Islands, serving as a company com-

DAVID THOMAS BREAULT '40 Mr. David T. Breault died in San Francisco on 7 March 1999. His wife, Marie (Callahan), preceded him in death. The funeral mass was at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 11 March, and burial was in Holy Cross Cemetery in San Francisco.

David was bom 25 Febmary 1916 in Massachusetts. Graduating from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1940, his first assignment was to the cruiser DETROIT. He was on board when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, 7 December 1941, and his ship was one of the few able to get underway and search for the Japanese fleet. In early 1942, while his ship was in Mare Island for repafrs, he met and married a Navy nurse, mander on TuLAGi, GUADALCANAL and SAVO ISLAND. Marie Callahan.

As a major, he commanded the 2nd Battalion, Dave began flight ttaining in 1942 at New Or27th Marines, and 5th Marine Division. He led the leans. The flight instmctor gave him a "thumbs battalion in the assault on Iwo Jima in Febmary down" forfixedwing afrcraft, but Dave still wanted 1945, where he earned the Navy Cross for exttaor- toflyand applied for lighter-than-air ttaining, and dinary heroism, and the Purple Heart. Although earned his wings at Lakehurst. He went to an LTA severely wounded, John refused to be evacuated squadron in 1943 as squadron navigator, and there until he had completed his reconnaissance and is- eamed his senior and command pilot ratings. In sued the necessary orders for a resumption of the May 1944, he was assigned to an island off the attack. He voluntarily left a field hospital and un- coast of Brazil as OIC of an LTA maintenance der heavy fire, resumed command of his battalion squadron. But the lone blimp there had mn into a until ordered by his commanding officer to be hos- mountain before he arrived, so he used his talents pitaUzed again. John was promoted to lieutenant aiding Army Engineers who were building a road. colonel in May 1945 and took part in the occupaShipboard duty was next, in the gunnery departtion of Japan. ment in the battleship MISSISSIPPI. The ship operated in the Pacific, bombarding at Lingayen Gulf After the war, he served as executive officer of the Marine barracks in Boston until 1947, when and Okinawa. After war's end, Dave became exec he began a three-year tour as instructor and battal- of the attack transport MELLETTE, engaged in reion officer at the Naval Academy. He had just mar- tuming troops to the States. He took command ried LUlian, and she began her long career as a while the ship was being decommissioned, and in 1946 he resigned from the Navy. service wife, which she loved.

In civilian life Dave worked for Standard Oil of Subsequent assignments included: Staff, ComCruLant; Senior Course, Marine Corps Califomia for five years in petroleum and mainteSchools; executive officer, Basic School; execu- nance engineering. From 1950 to 1955, he sold Ufe tive officer, 3rd Marine Division on Okinawa; and insurance in San Jose, CA. In 1955 he combined Headquarters, MC. While at Headquarters, he was his sales and engineering experience into one job promoted to colonel and in his new rank, took com- and was in that career for several years. mand of the 4th Marines at Kaneohe Bay, HI; next, In 1958, Dave and Mari adopted a seven-yeartraining officer, FMF PAC; National War College; old boy, Larry. Dave became a Cub Scout leader and J-3 on the Joint Staff. and a Little League umpire, while continuing his In May 1964, John was promoted to brigadier career in sales with Thomas S. Hutton & Son in general and assigned as J-3, USCinCEur. Next he San Francisco, a mill representative for Northern was Chairman, Long Range Study Panel, Marine Califomia for several metal producers.

Corps Schools, then to his last command before Dave's son, Larry, preceded him in death. He is retiring, as CG, Marine Corps Base, Quantico. survived by a sister, Evelyn Bourbeau of WorcesUpon retirement, he joined James Ferrara and ter, MA. Sons, food wholesalers, in Canton, MA, where he served as Vice President and President. His retirement home was in Westwood, MA. NORMAN INGVAR LEE, JR. '40 Survivors include two daughters, Lois M. Howe Captain Norman I. of Westwood and Karen M. Cook of Kingston, MA; Lee, Jr., USN (Ret.), two sons, John W. Jr. and James R., both of Norton, died 3 April at die St. MA; three sisters, Christine Loffredo of Newport, Joseph's Hospital in RI, and Constance Ippolito and Jane Wilson, both Lexington, KY, Precedof Andover, MA; eight grandchildren and four great ing him in death were grandchildren. his wife by hisfirstmarriage, Mary Atkinson Lee, and his wife by his second marriage, Juanita Hargett Lee, and a sister, Beatrice Lee, He was buried in Maysville, KY, Cemetery, Norman was bom 7 May 1916 in Maysville, KY, He graduated with the Naval Academy Class of

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1940, but failed the eye test at graduation, and was sent to inactive duty in the Naval Reserve, But in November 1940, he was ordered to active duty at NAS Jacksonville; in July 1942 his physical disability was waived, and he took command of PC513. His eight shipboard tours during and after World War 11 included six commands and two tours as exec. Commands included his second pattol craft (PC-979),

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(FARIBAULT), and ROOKS (DD-804). He was exec of an AVP (HALF MOON), and an AK (ARNEB). In

1947 Norm received a regular Navy commission.

In between sea tours were several shore assignments, including one in command of the Underwater Weapons Engineering Center at Newport.

Norm attended the Naval War College in 1948, and after graduation he became personnel officer at the Naval Station, Newport, After Newport, the family went to Guantanamo, where Norm was head of the Navigation and Ship Department of the Fleet Training Group, In retirement Norm held several challenging jobs, starting as an engineer at the first of three small defense corporations. He soon shifted from engineering to the field of controller, a skill he had studied at The George Washington University while on duty in the Pentagon. This was his job at the next two defense corporations. He retired from business in his 65th year, as he had planned.

After several post-retirement years in McLean, VA, the family moved to hisfinalretfrement home in Maysville, KY, where his mother Uved.

He is survived by his wife of his third marriage, Jacqueline; four sons. Col Norman I. Ill, USAF (Ret,), of Redmond, WA; Thomas A., of San Antonio, TX; Capt, Charies H., USAF, (Ret.), of Omaha, NE; Sigurd E., of Atianta, GA; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.

JACK FORD MCCOLLUM '40 Lieutenant Colonel ^j^mi^ Jack Ford McCollum, r 1H U.S. Marine Corps W â&#x20AC;˘Âť. ^ .

(Ret.), died at South Bay Hospital in Sun City Center, FL, 3 January 1999, of intracranial bleeding, A funeral mass was held at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Sun City on 6 January, and burial was in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL. Jack was bom 13 August 1917 in Bmceville, TX. He went two years to Texas A&M University before entering the Naval Academy, graduating with tiie Class of 1940.

Jack's first assignment in the Marine Corps was to American Samoa. In 1942 he entered flight school and was designated a naval aviator in August 1943. He spent much of World War 11 in tiie Pacific area. In 1946 he attended Marine Corps Supply School and spent the next fourteen years as a supply officer, in Korea and the U.S. After retiring from the Marine Corps, Jack earned a master's degree from Hofsfra University, then joined the Boeing Company in its Aerospace and Boeing Services Intemational Divisions. He spent fourteen years at the Boeing Atiantic Test Center at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, as Logistics/Material Site Support Manager. He was responsible for all logistics support for the testing and launching of the Saturn V Launch Vehicle for the successful ApoUo/Satum program.

In 1973, as a member of Boeing Services Inter-

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national, he was designated Site Manager of the USAF faciUty in Izmfr. Turkey, where he remained for four years, and then became project manager of the Spain faciUty. Jackretired in 1987 and made his home in Cocoa Beach. FL, and later in Sun City Center. FL. He is survived by his wife, Irene "Billie"; sons.

Jack. Jr., of Centerville, VA, and James H. of Anchorage AK; daughters. Nancy Wise of Tampa, FL, and Mary WilUams of Ocala, FL; and six grandchildren.

WALTER WILLIAM STEGEMERTEN '42 Colonel Walter W. Stegemerten. USMC (Ret.), age 79. of Hubert, NC died 15 March 1999 at die Naval Hospital, Camp Lejeune. Funeral services were held at Swansboro United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ray BroadweU officiating. Interment was held at the Naval Academy, Walter W. Stegemerten graduated fixim the Naval Academy on 19 December 1941 and was commissioned a second Ueutenant. USMC. After indoctrination at Marine Corps Schools, Fort Monmouth. NJ. he was ordered to the Second Marine Division, and assigned to the First Battalion, SLxth Marines. He remained with the Sixth Marines through Guadalcanal, Tarawa. Saipan. and Tinian. He retumed to Quantico as an instructor in Communication Officers School. Following the war. he again retumed overseas for duty with the Fifth Marines in Peking. From there he saUed with the Headquarters and Service BattaUon to Guam.

In the late 1940s this group, redesignated as the Ninth Marines, again saw China duty in Shanghai, while protecting and evacuating U.S. nationals from the advancing communists.

Later assignments included Staff, Commanderin-Chief. Pacific; Dfrector. Communication Officers School; CO Thfrd Force Service Regiment; and subsequentiy Chief-of-Staff. Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune; retfred Jime 1968.

Survivors include h i s wife, Harriet G. Stegemerten; a son. Richard R. Stegemerten of Richmond. VA: a daughter. Barbara Dormer of Monroe. OR: six grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

CDR R. S. Da\ '41

HENRY LAWTON BAGBY '45 Captain Henry "Hank" Lawton Bagby, USN (ReL), died on 16 May 1999, at his residence in CharlottesviUe, VA, of a heart attack. He was age 75.

Hank claimed AnnapoUs. MD, as his hometown and moved into the Naval Academy in 1941, graduating on 7 June 1944, as a member of the Class of 1945,14th Company. He served in SALT LAKE Crrv untU the end of World War 0 , and saw action in the centtal Pacific. He attended Submarine School in New London. CT, and later, the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, earning a master's degree in electrical engineering. Hank served on submarines BOARFISH, BLENNY, BESUGO and com-

manded CORSAK. He also commanded the amphibious assault ship, VER.MILLION. His shore duty assignments included Underwater Sound Laboratory, New London; OpTEvFor. Norfolk; and OpNav, from which he retired in 1970.

In his civiUan career, he taught math and physics at Dabney S. Lancaster Community College in Clifton Forge. VA, from 1970 until his retfrement in 1982. He was a member of the Clifton Forge Kiwanis Club and a volunteer and tteasurer at the AUegheny Highlands Arts and Crafts.

Hank is survived by his loving wffe, Jean Lewis, whom he married in 1950; a son, David; two daughters, Maijorie and Katherine; and two grandchilShipmate, September 1999

dren. A memorial service was held on 20 May 1999 at the Grace Episcopal Church in Keswick, VA, with burial to be in Clifton Forge, Larry Shaffer '45

RICHARD KIDDER BRIDGES, JR. '45 Lietenant Commander Richard "Dick" Kidder Mead Bridges. Jr., S C USN (Ret.), died on 27 May 1999, of advanced prostate cancer in Roswell, GA. He was 76 years old.

Dick entered the Naval Academy in 1941, after a year at Tulsa University, and graduated on 7 June 1944, in the Class of 1945, 17th Company. He was sent to Supply Corps School from the Naval Academy, graduating there in 1945, Dick's duties in the Supply Corps of the Navy at sea included LST Group96 staff, supply officer on GEORGE CLYMER (APA-27), and later on

PASSUMPSIC (AO-107). Shore duties included disbursing officer, NAS Oceana, VA; assistant supply officer. Pacific Reserve Fleet, Vallejo, CA; executive officer. Navy Fuel Depot, Rota, Spain; and several assignments in Washington, He had additional training in pettoleum logistics at Fort Lee, VA, in 1956. He retfred from the Navy in 1964.

Dick began his civilian career with the Georgia Revenue and Welfare Department, where he worked until joining the Social Security Administtation in 1973. He retired from tiie SSA in 1987.

His hobbies included growing chrysanthemums for show and was a member of the Georgia Chrysanthemum Society.

Survivors include his wffe, Frances; and son, Brent. Dick was cremated and buried at a family service on 29 May 1999.

Larry Shaffer '45

JAMES WILSON NANCE '45 Rear Admiral James W. "Bud" Nance, USN (Ret.) died on 11 May 1999, at the National Instimtes of Health, Bethesda, MD, after a long stmggle with myelodysplasia. He was 77 years old. At the time of his death, he was serving as staff dfrector of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Despite his faiUng health, Bud rarely missed a day on the job. Even when having his blood platelets renewed each Tuesday, he kept in touch with his staff on the Hill via telephone.

In testimony to the high regard with which Bud was held throughout his long and distinguished career, in attendance at his funeral services at the Lewinsville Presbyterian Church of McLean, VA, and his interment at Arlington were hundreds of family, friends and classmates, including at least sixteen U.S. Senators, from both sides of the aisle, and the Secretary of State, In further tribute to his long service to Naval Aviation, a division of carrier-based F-18 fighter afrcraft flew a missing-man formation over his gravesite as the bugler sounded "Taps."

Bud was bom and raised in Monroe, NC, where he was a high school classmate of Senator Jesse Helms, He entered North Carolina State College at the age of 16, but left after his third year to accept an appointment to the Naval Academy, A member of the 15th Company, he graduated with tiie Class of 1945 on 7 June 1944, Ensign Nance's first duty assignment was as division officer aboard NORTH CAROLINA ( B B - 5 5 )

participating in the Iwo Jima and Okinawa campaigns. Entering ffight ttaining at the end of the war, he eamed his wings in December 1946 and served as a carrier-based fighter pilot in three squadrons, interspersed with a couple of years as a flight instmctor and a tour as carrier division staff

officer. Next, came exchange duty as a test pilot for the Royal Navy, There, the Brits gave Bud the opportunity to solve an ugly habit of the Westiand Wyvem, which displayed a tendency for its engine to quit during catapult launches from thefr carriers, dunking the pilot in the process.

Continuing his flight test activities. Bud joined die Flight Test Division, NATC, Patuxent River, while completing the academic courses as a member of Class 15 at the Navy Test Pilots' School, Attendance at the Naval War College was followed by more fUght test activities at experimental squadron VX-4, China Lake, Bud then retumed to operational assignments as CO of VA-83, Afr Ops aboard I D R and commander of Air Wing Eight.

As an active Naval aviator and test pilot, he flew 68 different model aircraft and made carrier landings in twenty-four, including all those in the British Navy.

While attending the National War College, he eamed a master's degree in intemational relations from George Washington University. After commanding RALEIGH, he served as CO of FORRESTAL.

Then, there were staff assignments in the Pacific, with NATO in the Atiantic, and with OpNav and tiie JCS in the Pentagon. In 1979, Bud retfred with thirty-eight years of naval service and many decorations, including two Distinguished Service Medals and the Legion of Merit.

After retirement, Admiral Nance served two years in the Reagan White House as Assistant National Security Advisor. He later worked with the Boeing Company in its Naval Systems Department.

In 1992, he joined his Ufetime friend, Senator Jesse Helms, in a highly successful assignment to lead the minority staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. This proved especially fortuitous when the Republicans gained conttol of the Congress, and Senator Helms became chairman of the committee. Bud's effectiveness as staff director of that committee became legendary.

Surviving are his beloved wife of 52 years, the former Mary Lyda FauUc, a native of Cocoa, FL, and a graduate of Rollins College; thefr four children, James Lee Nance of Richmond, VA; Mary Catherine Worth of Atlanta, GA; Andrew Monroe Nance of McLean, VA; and Susan EUzabeth Nance of McLean; and seven grandchildren.

Not long before he left us, Admfral Nance, knowing his time was short, observed, "I've had a great Ufe. I have no regrets." For his Lucky Bag entry fifty- five years ago, his roommate closed with the tribute, "Bud wiU never be forgotten by those who know him."

ARTHUR GEORGE RED '45 Mr. Arthur George Red died on 24 January 1999, in Ocala, FL, of cancer. He was 75 years old.

Art entered the Naval Academy from his native New Jersey in 1941 as a member of the Class of 1945. graduating on 7 June 1944. At the Academy, he was active in wrestling and was a member of the radio club for two years.

He was assigned to flight school in 1945, followed by a tour in the Pacific with VA-135 and VS-21. This was foUowed by postgraduate school at Annapolis and Monterey, where he acqufred both a BS and MS in electtonic engineering. He then served as squadron pilot with VC-3 and VF-143, followed by four years at the Bureau of Aeronautics, where he became qualified as AEDO Electtonics.

Art resigned in 1959 to begin a civiUan career in electtonics engineering with Litton industries, and joined the Librascope Division of General Precision in 1964. He held several positions over the next few years, including ITT in New Jersey, LO-

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RAN in Ft. Walton Beach, FL, SPAR in Toronto, with subsequent assignment as liaison with NASA in the Washington, D . C , area. He was also appointed as a technical consultant to the Veterans Administration. Art retired in 1979.

Art's love of sailing on the Chesapeake Bay became a way of life. He and his wife, Peggy, whom he married in 1983, sailed the inland waterway to Florida, where they lived aboard for some time.

They eventually settled in the Ocala area.

His survivors include his wife, Peggy; a son, Jonathan; and one grandson. It is anticipated that his ashes will be inumed at the Columbarium in Annapolis at a later date.

Larry Shaffer '45

JOHN ANDREW SWANK '45 Commander John Andrew Swank, USN (Ret.), died of a stroke at his home in Augusta, GA, on Friday, 19 March 1999. He was 77 years old.

John was a native of New York and was appointed to the Naval Academy in 1941. John is remembered most by his Classmates as an outstanding soccer player on Plebe and varsity teams, where he accumulated "N"s and stars. In his spare time, he was active in the Boat Club, and in his First Class year, on the staff of both The Log and Trident magazine. John graduated on 7 June 1944, as a member of the Class of 1945, 11th Company.

John's first duty station upon graduation was

654), and then, H.J. THOMAS ( D D R - 8 3 3 ) . In 1948,

he was assigned to Submarine School, New London, CT, and upon completion of his training, to ToRO (SS-442). Later submarine duties included SPIKEFISH (SS-404), command of HALFBEAK ( S S -

352); Operations Officer, ComSubRon 7 at Pearl Harbor, HI, and finally, ComSubDiv 12, also at Pearl Harbor.

Ed was selected for additional training at the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk, VA, in 1955-56. Following an assignment at the Bureau of Personnel, he was a student at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces in Washington, D.C. During this time, 1961-63, he obtained a master's degree in business administration from George Washington University.

Additional shore assignments included Chief, Ordnance Research and Development in Washington, D . C , and a "most interesting" assignment as Chief of Staff, Joint Military Mission to Turkey.

His final duty was at the Office of Naval Research, from which he retired.

Ed married the former Leone "Lee" Campeau in September 1949. After a little searching after retfrement, they moved to Cape Coral as thefr place of retirement. Lee died in 1997.

Ed is survived by his three daughters, Kathleen, Patricia and Elizabeth; and four grandchildren. He has been cremated and his remains will be buried next to his wife in Waterville, ME, at a later date.

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CONVERSE (DD-569) and then DOYLE ( D M S - 3 4 ) .

He took time out from sea duty to attend flight school during 1947-49, but retumed to sea as commanding officer, PCS-1386.

John's subsequent sea duty assignments were all desttoyers, starting with WC LAWS (DD-763) as chief engineer; CARPENTER ( D D E - 8 2 5 ) as executive officer; EDMONDS (DE-406) as commanding officer; and as commanding officer of F. KNOX (DDR-742), where, in 1963, the ship won the M. Sterrit Award and our Navy Award for "Ship of the Year" while under his command.

Interim duties included NROTC instructor at Penn State; Assistant Operations Officer, Staff, Com SeventhFlt; and head. Surface Tactics OpNav. He retfred from the Navy in 1967. Along the way, he also acquired a master's degree in financial management from George Washington University.

His civilian career started as inventory conttol officer with Strawbridge & Clothier in Philadelphia, and three years later, as operations manager for Jacob's Pharmacy Company until 1971. John settled in North Augusta, SC, where he started a Junior NROTC at the North Augusta High School and became its first Naval Science instructor. After a heart attack in December 1982, he retired in May 1983.

Survivors include his son, John A. Swank, Jr.; daughter, Jan A. Alexander; and seven grandchildren. His wife died in 1998.

Larry Shaffer '45

EDWARD C H A R L E S WHITE ' 4 5 Captain Edward "Ed" Charles White, USN (Ret.) died on 29 May 1999, in Cape Coral, FL, of cancer. He was 77 years old.

Captain White was a native of Buffalo, NY, and was appointed to the Naval Academy in 1941. At the Academy, he was a member of the Reception Committee and the Boat Club each of three years, and a member of the pistol club during First Class year Ed graduated on 7 June 1944, as a member of the Class of 1945, First Company.

Captain White's first deployments from the Academy were on destroyers; first BEARS ( D D -

GUY W A L L A C E FORD, JR. '47 Guy W. Ford, Jr. died of cancer at his home in Boca Raton, FL, on 28 May 1999.

Guy was born in Oklahoma and graduated from Sayre High School in Sayre, OK, before entering Rice University in Houston, TX, in 1941. He received a congressional appointment from Oklahoma and entered the Academy with the Class of 1947. He was active in sports writing and played varsity golf as a Midshipman. He graduated with the Class in June of 1946 as a member of the 6th Company.

He spent two years in PRINCETON ( C V - 3 8 ) , and

served a short tour in PC(E)-849 before entering flight school at Pensacola in 1949. Upon receiving his wings in 1950, he flew with VP-21 at Pax River until 1953, when he became an instmctor at the Naval Academy. In 1956, he reported to VW2 and served with them at Pax River until 1959 when he left active duty to enter the constraction business and property development in Sevema Park, MD. After a successful career in the development, building, and remodeling of homes and business properties in the AnnapoUs area, he relocated in 1979 to Marbella, on the Costa del Sol in Spain, returning to live in Florida in 1992.

He is survived by his son, Guy W. Ford 111, "Chip," of Richmond, VA; and by a daughter, Anne L. Ford. He was predeceased by their mother, Mary Ellen.

A memorial service was conducted in Boca Raton and his ashes were to be inumed in private services at the U.S. Naval Academy Columbarium.

Chet Shaddeau '47

RALPH RODNEY HUSTON, JR. 47 Ralph Rodney Huston died of a heart attack at his home in Fairlawn, near Akron, OH, on 27 May 1999.

Ralph, known also A %, ""W to his Classmates as ^^jpiMr Rod, Rabbit, or Bud, ^^^^^^^V^^ was bom in 1924 and ^^^^^^^^^^^ raised in Akron, OH, ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ H | H ^ ^ where he was a mem^^^^^^^^^^^H ber the National ^^^^^^^^I^^L Honor Society graduated from J.R. Buchtel High School in 1941. He attended BuUis Prep School for one year prior to receiving his congressional appointment to the Naval Academy, and entered with the Class of 1947. He was very active in intramural sports, and was a standout in them, in spite of his small stature. He graduated as a member of the 15th Company.

He spent two years in MISSISSIPPI (AG-128), then one and a half years in SIBONEY (CVE-112). He was executive officer in SISKIN (AMS-58) for a few months, then exec and minesweeping officer in MURRELET ( A M - 3 7 2 ) from 1950 to 1952. He re-

ceived a Letter of Commendation and the ship received a Unit Citation for action in Korea. He then attended the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School at Monterey, and obtained a BSEE in ordnance engineering in 1954. He then served in Staff Ordnance and Materiel billets until his resignation in 1955.

He subsequently worked with Loral Defense Systems as a defense systems engineer, and retumed to Akron in similar work with Goodyear Aerospace. He subsequentiy formed Summit Aerospace Associates, and was its president. He was a member of the American Ordnance Association.

He married the former Betty Sarff in 1962, and is survived by her; by thefr daughter, Mrs. Holly Csizma; and by one grandson, Rodney Csizma; as well as by two brothers, WilUam and Robert.

Memorial services were held at Faith Lutheran Church in Akron on 2 June 1999.

Chet Shaddeau '47

G E O R G E G U I L D STROTT '47 George G. Strott, 76, died on 31 May at his home in Hebron, MD. George Strott, known to most of his C l a s s m a t e s as GG, was bom in Chelsea, MA, in 1923,tiieson of George and Vfrginia Hill Strott. He was raised in Gloversville, NY, and graduated from high school there before he enlisted in the Navy in Febmary of 1941.

He served as a Quartermaster onboard NORTH CAROLINA (BB-55) and participated in the first and second Battles of Guadalcanal, as well as tiie Eastem Solomons. After being hit by a torpedo, the shipâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;later famed as "Battieship X"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;returned to Pearl Harbor for repairs, where GG received word that he had passed tiie USNA exam. After duty at NAPS, he entered the Academy and graduated with the Class of 1947 in June of 1946, as a member of the 22nd Company, He was commissioned in the Supply Corps, and served until 1952 in various supply billets, then resigned to enter civilian life in the real estate field

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on the Eastem Shore of Maryland, principally based in Salisbury.

He was a cofounder and past president of the Coastal Board of Realtors, served as educational adviser to the State of Maryland Real Estate Commission, was a past Chapter and Disaster Chairman for the Wicomico County Red Cross, was a past president of the SaUsbury Exchange Club, a former Rotarian. and a Ufe member of the BPOE 817 of Salisbury.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Dawson Strott; six children; eight grandchildren; as well as a sister. Another sister predeceased him.

Memorial services were held at St. Alban's Episcopal Church in Salisbury and at the Naval Academy Chapel on the occasion of the inurnment of his ashes at the Naval Academy Columbarium on 4 June 1999.

Chet Shaddeau '47

MAJOR ISRAEL MCCREIGHT, III, '49 ^^_^_ A memorial service ^^â&#x20AC;˘j^^ ^ ^ for Captain Major Is^K ^J^mm^^ â&#x20AC;˘'^^^ McCreight, 111, ^V MBHH^ USN (Ret.), was held ^W ^^^^9f on Saturday, 17 April, ^r A^^ad^L. at 11:00 a.m. at South W ^/^^B^^^^^ JacksonviUe Presbyte' ^ ^ K ^ ^ ^ ^ M k rian Church, 2137 Hendricks Avenue, Jacksonville, with Dr. Dwight S. Bayley officiating, assisted by Carol DiGiusto.

Major, affectionately known as Mike, died peacefiiUy at home on 13 April 1999, after an extended illness. He was a man of integrity who Uved a Ufe of honor and courage, and he wUl be greatiy missed.

He was bom on 22 April 1924, in Charleston, WV, to Jim and Austral McCreight. Major grew up in Jacksonville and was made an honorary Sioux, at the age of three, by Chief Flying Hawk, who conferred on him the name, 'Tchanta Washta."

He received the Eagle Scout award in 1940, and after graduating firom Landon High School in 1942, went to work for the FBI in Washington, D.C. WhUe enroUed at George Washington University, he enUsted in the Naval Reserves as an aviation cadet, and was assigned inactive status while awaiting active duty orders. He was honorably discharged in 1945, whereupon he was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. He graduated from the Academy in 1949, with distinction, and began his career as a miUtary officer that would span over 30 years.

His duty stations included Newport, San Diego, Portsmouth, Monterey, Norfolk, Mayport Charleston, Stuttgart, West Germany; Washington, D . C ; Naples, Italy; and Brooklyn. He was the first liaison officer representing the Chief of Naval Operations at Headquarters, U.S. Coast Guard in Washington, D . C , for which he received the Coast Guard Commendation Medal.

Other decorations included the Meritorious Service Medal, World War n American Theater, WWII Victory Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal.

After retirement, he received his master in business adnunisttation degree from the University of North Florida, and was very active in the Landon High Alumni Association.

He is survived by his wife of almost ten years, Louise Carlucci McCreight; his brother, Randolph A. McCreight, of Pahoa, HI; his sister, Majorie Shipmate, September 1999

McCreight Jones of Orange Park; and his children, Andrew A. McCreight (Brenda) of Colorado Springs; Brian W. McCreight (Terrie) of Charleston; Ellen McCreight Grant (David) of Jacksonville; and C Duncan McCreight of San Francisco; and stepsons, Michael Trower-Carlucci and Matt Carlucci (Karen), both of Jacksonville.

Major was predeceased by his wife, Nancy Hazard McCreight in 1982. and his wife, Susan Crazen McCreight in 1987, Donations in his memory may be made to the Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257.

ROBERT JOHN KEEVERS '50 Robert J. Keevers, age 71, of East BerUn, MD died on 16 June 1999. He was the widower of Joan Brancaccio Keevers, who died in 1996, Bob was bom in New Britain, son of the late John F, and Minnie Schussler Keevers. He attended local schools and graduated as the valedictorian from New Britain High School, class of 1945. He studied at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and then entered the Naval Academy and graduated with the Class of 1950.

During the Korean ConfUct he served on WORCESTER. Later he graduated from the Officers Submarine School in New London, serving on GRENADIER (SS-525). After leaving active duty in 1955, Bob retumed to RPI to obtain his master's in electrical engineering. In 1957 he joined BeU Telephone Laboratories, then later BeUcore in Piscataway, NJ. He was a professional engineer in New York State and a life member of the U.S. Chess Federation. Bob moved to East BerUn in 1997.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Church in East BerUn and U.S. Naval Academy Association.

One sister, Marilyn K. Bozzuto of Kensington, MD, survives Robert. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated on 19 June 1999, at Sacred Heart Church, East Berlin. Burial with miUtary honors foUowed in St. Mary Cemetery.

RICHARD J A M E S P R E S C O T T , '50 Richard "Dick" James Prescott '50 passed away 20 May 1999 at Kaiser Hospital in San Diego following a brief Ulness, He was bom on 15 April 1927 in Stillwater, Minnesota, His wffe, Mary Ellen; three sons and one daughter, and two grandchildren survive him.

He enlisted in the Navy during the last year of World War II and served in the fleet prior to entering the Naval Academy in June 1946 with the Class of 1950.

One of his Second BattaUon Classmates recalls Dick as a quiet-spoken and private young man who took the Academy's rigors and rewards with equal thanks and always tteated his mates with respect.

He was an ardent saiUng fan and spent many of his free hours under the canvas saiUng the Chesapeake Bay. He was a master bridge player and a voracious reader.

He first met Mary Ellen in Stillwater, long before his Academy days, when he was in the fourth grade and she in the third. They married on 10 June 1950, in Stillwater, just a few days after he graduated from the Academy, and so began 49 years of devoted companionship.

Dick served in the following ships during his twenty years of naval service: MARSH (DE-699), SAINT PAUL ( C A - 7 3 ) , RICE COUNTY (LST-1089) and

SHANGRI-LA ( C V A 38). In addition he served on the staff of DesRon Fifteen. Ashore he attended General Line School, was an instmctor at the Fleet Air Defense Training Center, San Diego, and served at NEL San Diego.

After retiring from the Navy, in October 1969, he worked for Computer Sciences Corporation for 21 years.

Dick and Mary Ellen were active supporters of all Class of 1950 activities. In the last fifteen years, they missed few, if any, of the Class of 1950 monthly meetings here in San Diego. AnnuaUy, at one of these monthly meetings, Dick updated the other attendees on the health and output of the fantastically prolific one-of-a-kind prescottus avocadus ttee that grew alongside his home. He kept our attention by awarding large bags of avocados to all that stayed awake during his report.

Since 1956 Dick and Mary Ellen made their home at 4927 Greenbrier Avenue in San Diego, CA92120.

The Prescott family suggests that any donations in Dick's memory be made to the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, Class of 1950 Fund.

Lloyd Harrison '50 Mark Frudden '50

J A C K WILLIAM HART '53 Colonel Jack W. H a n , U S A F (Ret.) died at Merritt Island, FL, on 24 March 1999, after a long struggle with cancer.

Bom in Califomia in December of 1927, he was one of the more mature members of the Class of 1953. He had been in the Navy for four years before he entered the Academy.

At the Academy, he was active in ttack and saiUng, had Uttie ttouble academically. He was 10th Company Commander during the winter set. One of the highUghts of his First Class year was drawing the number one choice in our service selection lottery. He chose the Afr Force, probably not too auspicious a move at the time. But, it was the beginning of a distinguished career.

The first step was ffight school at Maiden AB, MO, where he often played host to lonely, hungry bachelor Classmates. Earning his pilot wings in August of 1954, he became a fighter pUot flying the F-86 Sabre jet. From there, he became an instmctor and tactics developer at the USAF Interceptor Weapons School, flying F/TF-102s. He went to Soutii East Asia in 1966 as a F-105 (Thud) pUot at Thakli, Thailand, flying many F-105 missions deep into the high-threat areas of North Vietnam.

His decorations include at least two Silver Stars, five Distinguished Flying Crosses and 13 Afr Medals (In the early seventies I am sure I saw five or more Silver Star Citation Certificates on the wall in his den) awarded for his gallantry, courage and leadership under intense defensive fire.

After completing 100 missions over North Vietnam, some of which were Wild Weasel missions against the SA-2 SAMS, he became a test pilot in the F-111 program at Ft. Worth, TX. Graduating from the Afr War College in 1971, Jack then served on the staff of the Joint Chiefs.

He retfred in March of 1978 and settied in Merritt Island, FL, where he became active in the wholesale nursery and pest conttol businesses.

Jack is survived by his widow, Nancy, and his four daughters, VUd Silberman, Kristin Urachurtu, Rori Hart and Karen Strrtzinger and thefr respective famiUes. Although he was in a long fight with cancer, he did not let it keep himfromattending the 45th Reuiuon of the Class of 1953 in November 1998. Nancy says he was so glad he got to make that trip and attend one final 10th Company muster.

WILLIAM ARLINGTON PLUMMER '53 William "BiU" A. Plummer, age 69, died on 10 Febmary 1999, in a Cincinnati, OH, hospital from complications associated with colon cancer. A memorial service was held on 13 Febraary 1999.

Bom on 13 January 1930, in Minneapolis, MN, Bill graduated from Southwest High School and attended the University of Minnesota, where he joined the NROTC. The following year, 1949, he entered the Naval Academy. In addition to the academic program. Bill enjoyed one year of 150pound footbaU, Plebe and Battalion swimming, the Glee Club, working on the school magazine staff and varsity saiUng. He graduated with the Class of 1953 with the 2nd Company and was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force.

After graduating from the installation engineering course at the USAF Institute of Technology, Bill was assigned the specialty of Installations Engineer and reported to March AFB, CA. Two years later, he reported as utiUties and maintenance and repair officer at Sondrestrom Air Base, Greenland. Following a one-year assignment at Traax Field, Madison, WI, as assistant installations engineer. Bill resigned in 1956.

From 1957 to 1987, he was a sales executive with the Trane Company. Bill's last function with the Class was when he, his wife, Marilyn, and daughter, Anne, attended the branch at the Class of '53's 45th Reunion last November. He enjoyed the opportunity to see and talk with many Classmates. Bill is survived by his wife of 42 years, Marilyn, at 5605 Meryton Place, Cincinnati, OH, 45224; his six children, Anne (Win) Boyer, Betsy (Scott) Johnson, David (Brigid), Bmce (Sharon), Stephen and Susan Plummer; and ten grandchildren.

CHARLES EMERSON SIEBER '53 Charles E. "CharUe" Sieber died of a massive heart attack on 16 July 1988, in Amarillo, TX. He was interred in Amarillo, TX. Charlie graduated with honors from Amarillo High School in Amarillo, TX, in June 1949. He was All-State Texas High School football selection in his junior year as a fullback and as a center his senior year. He was also a track star on a team that finished second in the State of Texas in 1949.

He graduated from the Naval Academy in June 1953, having lettered in varsity football for three years, and beat Army three times. He was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the US Air Force.

During 1953 and 1954, he attended flight ttaining. He was based at James Connally Af^, TX, from 1954 to 1955; at Wheelus AFB, North Africa from 1956 to 1958; followed by Kessler AFB, Biloxi, MS, from 1958 through 1960.

In 1959, Charlie married Patricia "Trish" Lawson.

CharUe obtained his master's degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, in 1962; and his doctorate in mechanical engineering from the University of Tennessee in 1969. His thesis was on rocket nose cone design; his design concepts were later applied to the space shuttle and other space re-entry vehicles.

From 1962 through 1966, CharUe was an instmctor in tiie Engineering Department of USNA, Annapolis, MD. Charlie served in Vietnam as a CE-47 aircraft commander from 1969 to 1970. He was awarded the Afr Medal (first through fourth oak leaf clusters) for meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight, 1 February 1970 through 8 October 1970; outstanding airmanship and courage were exhibited in the successful accomplishments of important missions under extremely hazardous conditions. He was also awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on 3 April 1970, Major Sieber flew an extremely hazardous mission through adverse weather conditions and through the constant threat of hostile ground fire and attack, collecting vital intelligence. The professional competence, aerial skill, and devotion to duty displayed by Major Sieber reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

After Vietoam (1970-1976), Charlie was based at Edwards, AFB, CA, where he was in charge of solid rocket fuels. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding service, 14 October 1970 to 30 September 1976. During this period, the outstanding professional skill, leadership, and ceaseless efforts of Colonel Sieber culminate a distinguished career in the service of his country and reflect great credit on himself and the United States Afr Force.

CharUe retfred from the Air Force in 1976, He was a professor at the Texas Southmost Junior College, BrownsvUle, TX, from 1976 to 1982, He then moved to AmariUo to care for his mother until she died, where he also taught at the Amarillo Junior College, AmariUo, TX, until 1988.

Charlie is survived by his widow (since remarried), Patticia Goodwin, 6208 Gainsborough, Amarillo, TX 79106; his daughter, Sandra Sieber of Irving, TX; and his daughter. Page, from a previous marriage.

"CharUe was loved by all who knew him,"â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Patricia Goodwin Patricia Goodwin & Chuck Walker '53

WILLIAM ARTHUR CANN, JR. '54 Commander William Arthur Cann, Jr., USN (Ret.) died on 7 April 1999, after a four months' illness with cancer. A funeral mass was celebrated in Holy Spirit CathoUc Church in Fairfax, VA, followed by burial with military honors in Arlington National Cemetery on 21 April 1999.

His three sons, William, Robert, and David were pallbearers, along with Naval Academy Classmates, William Croom, Jauncey Sweet, and Richard Hollenbach.

Bill was born 5 August 1930, in Miami, FL, the son of William Arthur and Margaret Nelson Cann, He attended schools in Miami and graduated from Ponce de Leon High School in Coral Gables, FL, in 1949. He attended Columbia Preparatory School in Washington, D.C, and entered the Naval Academy in June 1950 and graduated on 4 June 1954.

He was commissioned as an ensign and entered flight training in Pensacola. Bill married Joan Zimmerman of Coral Gables, PT.., on 12 June 1954.

Bill eamed his wings of gold and was designated a Naval Aviator in 1955. He was awarded a master's

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His assignments includingflyingtours with VW13 (Pax River, MD), VR-24 (Port Lyautey, Morocco), VP-U (Brunswick, ME), and VW-11 (Agana, Guam) where his duties includedflyingthe WV-2 in typhoon reconnaissance in the Pacific, and Airborne Early Warning at Chu-Lai Afr Base in Vietnam. He logged over 5,500 ffight hours. For shipboard assignment, he was CIC Officer and Operations Officer aboard INTREPID. He served with US Command South Atlantic and participated in three craises with Operation UNITAS to South America.

After his retirement from active duty in 1975, Bill enjoyed a very successful civilian career with TRW and SAIC in Northem Virginia. Early on at TRW, Bill developed a classified device for which TRW was awarded a patent. Later, he became a respected program manager at TRW. Bill's love of aviation was evidenced by his active membership in the Academy of Model Aeronautics, l.M. A.A. and the Northem Vfrginia Radio Confrol Model Afrcraft Club. He was well known for his talent in building model afrcraft and won prizes in competition. His pride was a model seaplane, which he flew and landed on lakes in Virginia. As a young man, BiU became interested in amateur radio and became a ham radio operator, W4PUH, in the American Radio Relay League, the Vienna Wfreless Society and Northem Virginia FM Association. Bill was also an accomplished photographer, and his photographs appear in the 1954 Lucky Bag. While in high school. Bill sailed his Comet class sailboat on Miami's Biscayne Bay, and he sailed dinghies on the Naval Academy varsity saiUng team. In more recent years, he became an avid user of personal computers. Bill had a very inquisitive mind and wanted to know how "things" worked. (He was a gadget salesman's dream.) He developed his own films and pictures, built his radios and a TV set and built his model planes. He applied theory, coupled with common sense, to his many hobbies and his work.

Survivors include his lovely and devoted wife of 45 years, Joan A. Cann of 4718 Picket Road, Fafrfax, VA 22032-2028; WilUam Cann, HI and his wife, Marie, also of Fairfax; Robert Cann and his wife, Chris, of Fredericksburg; David Cann and his wife. Dene, of Ames, lA; and his three granddaughters, Jenna, Angela, and Megan. His son. Bill, has a master's degree in operations research and is with SAIC in Fairfax. He was formerly with TRW. Bob, with a poUtical science bachelor's degree, is with Logicon in Dahlgren, VA. Bob also served in the Navy four years and resigned as a lieutenant.

David is an assistant professor at Iowa State with a Ph.D. in materials. Bill simply adored Joan, and he was exfremely proud of his successful sons, thefr wives and his granddaughters.

Bill had an infectious personality that endeared him to all who knew him. He enjoyed making friends, telling stories, flying model airplanes, amateur radio, photography, and most of all spending time with his family. Bill was fun to be with and always cheered you up; he was the life of the party with a keen sense of humor. Bill was a member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association and active in Class of 1954 activities in the D.C, area.

He never missed an opportunity to help friends, Classmates, and family with words of advice and encouragement, BiU helped several classmates in obtaining jobs with Washington area companies.

If you asked Bill for advice, he had the integrity to tell you what he honestly Uiought was best for you, and not what you may have wanted to hear. His charm, wit, and enthusiasm will not be forgotten and will be sorely missed.

JShipmate, September 1999

Individual conttibutions in Bill's memory may be made to The Naval Academy Fund, Beach Hall, 291 Wood Road, Annapolis. MD 21402-5001 or to your charity of choice.

The Cann Family and Richard G. Hollenbach DALLAS PICKARD JR. '54 LCDR Dallas Pickard Jr. died 24 May 1999. He was bom in Durham. N C on 26 July 1930, and attended Calvert Method School, Durham High School, and Davidson College, prior to receiving an appointment to the Naval Academy. Dallas attended with the Class of 1954 and received his commission in the Navy on 4 June and served for 20 years. Some of his significant duty assignments included: Fleet Computer Programming Center.

Dam Neck. VA; Commanding Officer. Naval Reserve Center, Cheyenne. WY; Executive Officer, Naval Service Schools Command, Great Lakes. IL; Plans Officer, Manned Spacecraft Recovery Center. Norfolk. VA; and Executive Flag Secretary to the Vice Admiral. Second Fleet Atiantic Command, Norfolk. VA. Pictures of ships which played a prominent role in DaUas' career hung proudly in his office at home: DEWEY. LrrrLE ROCK , MISSOURI, RARRY E . Y.\R.\ELL . JOHN R . PERCE . P.AWCATUCK,

and the yawl at USNA he sailed so well, the V.\.\LARiE. One of the ships on which he saw duty.

NICHOLSON, provided the family with a unique sympathy card, an enlarged picture of the desttoyer. signed by aU members of the crew.

While at the Naval Academy, DaUas was active in saiUng. cross-country, basketbaU, as well as in the boat club and on the Log staff.

After his retfrement in 1974. he served the civilian community in many diverse positions: Nursing Home Administrator; field representative for North Carolina Medic Aid; real estate broker; Director of Goodwill Industries: substitute school teacher; school bus driver; and Plant Operations Manager at Eurosport, Inc., in Durham, DaUas was also active in civic and community organizations. He served: on the District Executive Committee of the Boy Scouts of America; WUson Kiwaius Club; Cheyenne World Championship Rodeo Committee; Vfrginia Beach Fire Department; Durham Lions Club; Habitat for Humanity; Board of Dfrectors Brightieaf Music Workshop. In 1988 he was president of the DurhamOrange Chapter. The Retfred Officer Association.

DaUas was an elder in the Presbyterian Church and a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, where he actively participated. He is survived by his wffe Mary Bolton Pickard; his daughters. Diane Pickard HaU and Cristina Marie Dente.

Internment was with his mother and father at the faimly grave in Durham. NC. The tributes Dallas received from those who knew him, especially his Classmates and shipmates, testify that he was an officer and a gentieman and Uved the fuffiUment of the Midshipman's Prayer.

Fred Knops '54

ERIC MILNOR ' 5 5 Eric Milnor died on 25 November 1990 in San Francisco, CA. He was 57 years old.

Eric was bom in San Francisco, CA, on 2 March 1933 and was appointed to the Naval Academy from North Carolina. He graduated with the Class of 1955 in the 13th Company.

After graduation, Eric was assigned to CAVALIER, based in San Diego. He qualified as officer of the deck, underway, on CAVALIER and made at least one voyage to Japan. After a year on CAVALIER, he applied for Underwater Demolition Team (UDT)

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training at Coronado, passed the course, and was assigned to UDT 12 at Coronado, In UDT, he participated in many special exercises in the Pacific including underwater mapping in Indonesia, After about three years in UDT, he left the Navy and worked in the aerospace indusfry with General Dynamics in San Diego and Spokane and with Grumman on Long Island. At Gramman, he worked on the Apollo Lunar Lander Module. After several years with Revlon Corp in New York, Eric retumed to Califomia and lived in San Rafael, near San Francisco, until his death in San Francisco in 1990, During his last years in San Rafael, he pursued his life long hobby of rebuilding and sailing small yachts.

He is buried at the National Cemetery in the Presidio of San Francisco. Eric is survived by his brothers, David Milnor of Sacramento, CA. and Andrew Milnor of Ithaca, NY. Tom Kiefaber '55

JIMMIE GENE MARSHALL '58 Commander Jimmie Gene Marshall, USN (Ret.), passed away at peace with the Lord and in no pain on 7 June 1999, at Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, VA, of Uver failure, Jim apparentiy conttacted Hepatitis B about 11 years ago, when it was discovered during a physical. Jim is survived by his wife, SaUy; daughter, Jamie Herrmann; stepdaughter and stepson, Traci and Chris Thorareen; father, Aubrey; brothers, Ken and BiU; and sister, Dorothy Royall.

A remembrance service was held at the Everly Funeral Home in Fairfax on 10 June and was conducted by his brother-in-law, the Reverend Dennis RoyaU. FoUowing the services, ffiends and family met at Seasons Restaurant to share their recoUections. Jim was cremated and was intemed in the columbarium at Arlington National Cemetery on 30 June.

After graduating from the Academy, Jim entered the CEC Corps. Along with nine other Classmates, he attended RPI, where he received a degree in civU engineering. Jim subsequentiy received his masters from M n . After retiring from the Navy in 1981, Jim accepted a position as the assistant director of faciUties at George Washington University (GWU). He later became head of the energy and environmental management office where he continued to work untU he was hospitalized in May of this year.

Never one to let the grass grow under his feet, whUe attached to the Naval Faculties Engineering Command, Jim enrolled in George Washington University's Law School. After graduating, he took and passed the bar exams for Maryland and the District of Columbia. Although he never officially practiced law, his knowledge of it helped him in his work at GW, and he was always available to counsel friends in need of a legal point of view.

Jim was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. In his honor, his colleagues and coworkers at GWU have placed a memorial plaque in Rice Hall at G W U , and his fellow USNA 22nd Companymates have dedicated a seat in the Navy and Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in his honor.

He was a carrier landing signal officer and taught carrier landings at NAS Pensacola from 1968 to 1970.

During his 23-year Navy career, he planned and established the global positioning systems test base at El Cenfro, CA, and was copilot on the first flight of tiie GPS, while working on tiie NAVSTAR GPS at the USAF Space and Missile Project Office at General Dynamics/Convair in San Diego. From 1981 to 1983, Hank served as the executive officer of the Naval Avionics center in Indianapolis, IN. He retumed to the GPS program as Officer-inCharge of the Navy Space Program Detachment at Robbins AFB, GA, and as Navy deputy systems program manager from 1983 to 1986.

CDR Kahrs retired from tiie Navy in 1986. His decorations included the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award, and the Vietoam Service Medal with bronze star. He had a master's degree in aeronautical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School and a master's degree in systems management from toe University of Soutoem Califomia. After retfrement from toe Navy, he was manager of Pensacola operations and program manager for Systems Research Laboratories, Inc. This included toe USAF Pave Low Service Life Extension Program and toe Pave Low Shipboard CompatibiUty Program. Following this, he was executive vice president of EOD World Services, Inc. At toe time of his deato, he was employed by Sverdrap Technology, Inc.'s Advance Systems Group as a senior engineer.

Mr. Kahrs was very active in Boy Scouts throughout his Ufe, obtaining toe rank of Eagle Scout and being elected to toe Order of toe Arrow whUe in high school and serving as Cubmaster and Scoutmaster as an adult. He held amateur radio Ucense K2UVG for more toan 41 years and received numerous awards including being toe 235to to have worked all counties in toe United States, 172nd to have worked all counties mobile to mobile on toe second time around and DXCC to over 250 countries.

Hank was a member of toe Shalimar Uiuted Metoodist Church, which was a very important part of his life. He served on many committees over toe years, but was most proud of toe work he did on toe building committee for toe Family Lffe center.

Mr. Kahrs is survived by his wife, Nancy Casey Kahrs; a son, John "J.J." H. Kahrs; and his motoer, Marcia Nelson Kahrs.

Memorial donations may be made to the Shalimar United Metoodist Church Building Fund, PO. Box 795, ShaUmar, FL.

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