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"Duty is the most sublime word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never do less."

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obert E. Lee, USMA '29, was purported to have inade that statement. But I think he could have just as easily described the word "Serve" or better yet, "Service." For it is Service, if not The Service that called over 68,000 men and women to come to the banks of the Severn River and prepare for duty and service for the last 156 years. In fact, the Naval Academy's current Strategy has codified the concept through a succinct vision statement: "Provide leaders ofgreat character, competence, vision and drive to transform the Navy and Marine Corps and serve the nation in a century of promise and uncertainty." How prescient that vision statement was, for here we are, entering only the second year of the new century and experiencing tremendous uncertainty as we continue to seek the promise. It is a time for the calling of leadership.. .for leaders of great character.. .for leaders who are willing and able to serve and, in our case, to serve our nation. The Naval Academy finds itself in a business for which there is a demanding market. We at the Alumni Association and Foundation, find ourselves in a necessary and critical support role.

In this issue we are introducing a new series entitled "Leaders Serving the Nation" (page 24). We intend to introduce all of our readers to those men and women who are the products of the Academy's proven "moral, mental, and physical development" process. As we, in our support role, rally Alumni, parents, and friends to the cause of preparing new leaders to serve the nation, thousands of their predecessors are serving right now. They are representative of all LfSNA graduates: they are prepared to lead in combat; they are willing to take responsibility for their actions and decisions; they are acting as role models of ethical behavior and sound, moral conduct. And, they are doing it day in and day out.

Speaking of serving, the management and staff of your Alumni Association and Foundation also continue to serve. They serve our alma mater through our members and through thousands and thousands of donors who also want to be part of the support of the USNA mission and to be a part of the vision of sustained excellence. The fuitdraising team at the Naval Academy Foundation continues to amaze the harshest critics and the most rabid advocates alike as they near a significant threshold toward our $175 million goal. As of this writing, total commitments made to the Naval Academy Campaign, Leaders to Serve the Nation, have exceeded $90 million! And, for those of you keeping score, we only went public six months ago! The case and the cause for giving to the campaign continues to resonate with Alumni, parents, and friends (new friends as well as old). Bill Flight '56 steps down after nearly 17 years of serving USNA from his desk at 25 Maryland Avenue (see page 12). Hundreds of past and current midshipmen (and parents) will forever be thankful to Bill for his selfless service as they were given a chance to attend and graduate from Navy. We welcome Rachel Goldberg to the Shipmate staff in her new role as Editor-in-Chief while her predecessor. Lieutenant Commander Mike Collins ' 84, continues to serve on active duty recall. We will introduce you to more of the combined Association and Foundation staff members in subsequent issues.

For now, sit back and enjoy this first issue of the New Year. Remember those who serve and do their duty, as you once served and once did yours. We're proud of all of you, and we're very proud to be a part of the Naval Academy Alumni team!

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By Vice Admiral]ohn Ryan '67, U.S. Navy reelings and Happy New Year! Diane and I hope you and your family had a joyous holiday. As you read this column in the January-February edition of Shipmate, there is much to be excited about here in Annapolis. The Brigade is back and settling in for the spring semester. We have a new Rhodes and a new Marshall Scholar, we've dedicated the Glenn Warner Soccer Facility and broken ground on the Robert Crown Sailing Center renovation, and we have hired a new Head Football Coach.. .one with a winning reputation and proven track record!

Rhodes and Marshall Scholars Great news from the Brigade: Midshipman First Class Emelia M. Spencer of Roanoke, VA, was among 32 U.S. students selected as Rhodes Scholars for 2002. Spencer is the 35th Naval Academy Midshipman to receive the Rhodes Scholarship and is the first woman in the history of the Academy to receive the honor. She is currently the Brigade's second highest-ranking midshipman, holding the position of Brigade Operations Officer, and is also a three-time letter winner on the Intercollegiate Sailing Team. A political science major, she boasts a 3.84 cumulative quality point rating and currently ranks number 14 in her class overall.

Upon completing her studies at Oxford University, Spencer will join the fleet as a surface warfcu^e officer.

British philanthropist Cecil Rhodes created the Rhodes Scholarship in 1902. Qualities that are considered in determining Rhode Scholars include academic excellence, integrity, leadership potential, and athletic ability. There were 925 applicants from 319 colleges and universities throughout the nation.

Midshipman First Class Benjamin Heineike from Kings Beach, CA, was recently awarded a Marshall Scholarship by the British government. He is the Naval Academy's 12th Marshall Scholar. A mathematics major with an impressive 4.0 QPR, Heineike will serve as Sixth Battalion Adjutant for spring semester. Ben's post-graduation plans include pursuing a Certificate of Advanced Study in Mathematics for two years at the British university of his choice, followed by fleet service.

Marshall scholarship winners are chosen based on academic records, extracurricular activities, and leadership potential. Winners receive scholarships worth about $50,000 over two years to study at any British University. Heineike was among 40 American college students chosen to receive Marshall Scholarships this year.

In 1953, the Marshall Scholarship program was established by Great Britain as a gesture of thanks to the United States for assisting the British people after World War II under the Marshall Plan.

A New Era, A New Attitude for Navy Football: Expect To W i n !

We are very pleased to welcome Paul Johnson as our 36th head football coach at the Naval Academy. Johnson comes to Navy from Georgia Southern, where he has posted a 62-10 (.861) record, won two straight I-AA National Championships (1999 and 2000), five straight Southern Conference championships, and has earned four consecutive National Coach of the Year title selections.

Johnson's offensive system is a proven commodity at not only the I-AA level, but the I-A level as well. He has been a winner at every place he has coached. On three different occasions he has taken over

struggling programs as either an offensive coordinator (Hawaii and Navy) or as a head coach (Georgia Southern), and has won immediately. We are confident that years from now people will point to hiring Paul Johnson as the day the Naval Academy turned around its football program.

Johnson comes to Annapolis with a long list of accomplishments, none more impressive than his .861 career winning percentage as a head coach, which is far and away the best active winning percentage in all of Division I football. Tennessee's Phillip Fulmer (.826,95-20) ranks a distant second.

Since Johnson took over as head coach at Georgia Southern in 1997, he has returned the Eagles to national prominence—statistically and in the won-lost ledger. In addition to Georgia Southern's 62-10 mark, the Eagles have scored 2,838 points (40 points per game), picked up 25,757 rushing yards (362.8 yards per game), 7,721 passing yards (108.7 yards per game), and 33,478 total yards (471.5 yards per game).

In addition, GSU has scored 378 touchdowns in the Johnson Era—an average of 5.3 per game. The Eagles' scoring margin under Johnson is +21.5 (40.0-18.5).

Johnson picked up a milestone victory in last year's I-AA National Championship game against Montana. Not only did the 27-25 victory give Georgia Southern its second straight national title, but it was Johnson's 50th career win in four seasons. Only three other coaches in the history of Division I football have won 50 or more games in four seasons as Johnson joined Walter Camp (1888-1891, 54-2 at Yale), George Woodruff (1892-1895, 53-4 at Penn) and Bob Pruett (1996-99, 50-4 at Marshall) on the exclusive list.

We are very pleased to welcome Paul, his lovely wife, Susan, and their daughter, Kaitlyn, back to Annapolis.

Class of 2002 Service Selection The Commandant's staff is gearing up for the Class of 2002's service selection in February. In recent years, more than 94% of the Brigade received their first choice Service Selection Night, and we hope to continue that trend. We strive to match the needs of the Navy and Marine Corps to the desires of the midshipmen. That is quite a challenge. This year, with many midshipmen taking advantage of Navy-authorized PRK laser eye surgery to improve their eyesight, the competition for Marine and Navy Air pilot slots is particularly fierce. Here's the breakdown of where the Class of 2002 will serve in the Fleet and Fleet Marine Force:

U.S. Navy/MarineCorps (2002 ceilings/preferences as of 30 November) Community • Surface Warfare (Conv) • Surface Warfare (Nuclear) • Surface Warfare (ED/Ocean) • Submarine Warfare* • Navy Pilot Navy NFO Special Warfare (SEALs)* Special Operations Marine Corps Ground** Marine Corps Pilot • Marine Corps NFO * Not available to women officers

Ceiling (Rqrmt) Unlim(171) Unlim (40) 10/10 Unlim (140) 257 88 16 11 99-164 50 15 ** Total USMC Ceiling 164

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Sailing Center Renovation Plans Unveiled

USNA Superintendent VADM John Ryan and CAPT Harold Flammang, Naval Station Annapolis commanding officer, unveil the new plans for renovation of the Robert Crown Sailing Center

Last month, Captain Harold Flammang, Director of Naval Academy Sailing; Rear Admiral Sam Locklear, then Commandant of Midshipmen; Dick Johnson, Executive Vice President of the USNA Foundation; and I broke ground on the much-needed renovation of the Robert Crown Sailing Center.

The multi-million-dollar renovation effort is being funded by private gifts raised in the United States Naval Academy Foundation's $175 million Campaign: Leaders to Serve the Nation. The center is the second major facility to be funded by the Campaign.

Since the center opened, sailing at the Academy has enjoyed the most substantial period of growth in its history. Today, the Academy has the most thriving seamanship training program in the nation, training more than 1,500 midshipmen every year.

The Robert Crown Sailing Center is the centerpiece of Naval Academy sailing, and the staff boasts some of the most skilled and gifted sailors and racers in the nation.

USNA's intercollegiate team has produced 70 All-America sailors, 31 national championships, and is a ten-time winner of the Fowle Trophy, which is awarded to the team with the best overall performance in the six Intercollegiate Sailing Association National Championship Regattas.

The training midshipmen receive, whether attending lectures, or participating in seminars, or translating those classroom lessons to real-world, on-the-water operations, is absolutely invaluable to their personal and professional growth, as the expansion of the program over the years can well attest.

Plans for the renovation include updating and modernizing the facilities, which were originally dedicated in 1974. Upgraded locker rooms are on the agenda as well as expansion to provide increased training, storage, and repair facilities.

These improvements are a timely and important upgrade to our operation and are key to enabling one of our strategic initiativesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to provide an integral Naval Academy at-sea experience.

The Academy believes in the sailing program. It affects so many men and women who will graduate from this institution. This program teaches the fundamental elements of going to sea.

Soccer Facility Dedicated Also last November, we dedicated the $4.5 million, 16,000-squarefoot, state-of-the-art Glenn Warner Soccer Facility. Located on Dewey Field, this beautiful waterfront facility houses the Navy men's and women's soccer teams.

The project has been completely funded with private gifts as part of the United States Naval Academy Campaign: Leaders to Serve the Nation. It is a prime example of how private gifts make a significant difference at the Naval Academy. Generous donations from Alumni, parents, and friends as part of the most comprehensive fundraising campaign in Academy history, made the facility a reality. The project is a direct result of the Academy's Strategic Plan.

This facility is a fitting tribute to one of the Academy's most respected and admired coaches, Glenn Warner, the legendary 30-year head soccer coach who guided the midshipmen to nine NCAA tournament appearances, four Final Four appearances, one national championship, 28 winning seasons, and a record of 243-65-31 during his tenure.

The new facility will help the Academy attract top student-athletes and improve the quality of the overall soccer program. It includes a memorial lobby, spacious locker rooms for both the men's and women's teams, as well as visiting teams; officials' lockers rooms; a training room; physical therapy equipment; laundry facility; ticketing area; and a concessions area.

The cornerstone of the project is the Anders Hall of Honor, made possible by retired Air Force Major General William A. Anders, and his family in appreciation of Coach Glenn Warner. The Anders family gift recognizes the leadership, character, and commitment of former Naval Academy soccer players.

Anders, members of the extended Glenn Warner family, and numerous other individual donors to the project attended the dedication.

PRT Excellence The Brigade keeps Raising the Bar on their semi-annual physical fitness tests as well. This year, we had a record 166 midshipmen achieve a perfect score on their PRT! That means they did more than 100 situps and push-ups in two minutes and ran 1.5 miles in less than eight minutes. These numbers were up from the previous record last fall of 108 perfect scores and 67 perfects in the fall of 1999.

Of the 166 mids who achieved a perfect score, 41 were Plebes, which is the highest number in several years. Eleven Youngsters repeated perfect scores, and six Second Class achieved perfect scores for three years in a row. The number of "A's" and "B's" in the Brigade is up significantly again this year. Bottom line: The Brigade of Midshipmen is fit and is developing the fitness skills for life they will need in the Fleet and Fleet Marine Force.

Picture perfect'. Mids recognized for perfect PRT scores. L to r: Acting Commandant Marine Col John Allen, l/C MlDNs Benjamin Friedrick and Brian Psolka and LT Dean Metropoulos smile after a ceremony recognizing the 166 midshipmen who achieved perfect scores on this year's PRT. Friedrick and Psolka scored perfect all four years at the Academy and received certificates in recognition of their efforts

So, as we begin another year in Annapolis, the outlook is very positive and we continue to Raise the Bar of Excellence in all areas. I am excited about the outlook for USNA in 2002 and look forward to the continued support of our talented Alumni. Please know that your support, generosity, and dedication to this great institution are critical to providing the margin of excellence for future generations. BeatArmyl A Shipmate, January-February 2002

^TakofTvm Cities: Hue and CG-66 B\ Robert Black '63 ^ ^ very year on the last weekend of January, Naval Service cus> ~ tom and tradition comes to the fore in a very special memorial V - ^ service that is held aboard HUE Crrv (CG-66) (pronounced hooway); special, if not unusual, in that the honored guest speakers are from that very battle for which the cruiser is namedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Battle of Hue, Tet 1968. This year, as in those past, a senior Marine veteran of that battle will stand up and invoke the memories of those wet, grey days along the Perfume River's banks, when steadfast Marines slugged it out with an overwhelming, entrenched enemy that could be dislodged only at point blank range by close combat with grenades, rifles, and bayonets. Those dismal images will never leave my mind, for I was there, in the thick of it, initially as an S-2 (Intelligence Officer) of 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, then as CO Company B. Today, the embodiment of that spirit, fidelity, and perseverance, for which the 1st Marines was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, can be found in the ship's company that man one of the IP world's most technologically advanced fighting machines.

Her 31 officers and crew of 355, whom I met as Navy League Ombudsman during International Naval Review 2000 in New York Harbor, clearly have an imbued sense of pride, not only in the ship but also in delivering in an outstanding manner prompt, sustained combat operations at sea in support of her battle group or an amphibious assault group. That they have done so has been ably demonstrated in 24 Fehrtiari i%8 their earning the Battle " E " sSreet> f Hut '> thrice consecutively.

Equipped for Cooperative Engagement Capability, along with ViCKSBURG (CG-69) and JOHN F . KENNEDY ( C V A - 6 7 ) to whose

battle group she belongs. HUE CITY has a force enabler never before seen in naval combat. This system extends her effective battle range well beyond her own sensors' capabilities and allows her to do the same for the rest of the batfle group. The missiles mix of her main battery, forward and aft Mk 41 Vertical Launch Systems, along with subsidiary sytems (Harpoon missiles, Mk 45 5-inch/54 guns, Mk 32 torpedo tubes, Mk 15 close-in weapons systems, LAMPS helos), and her matrix of radars and sonars, alone could have stopped a World War II main battle force dead in its tracks. Seeing the systems up close and personal during ENR 2000, and then again for the memorial service, was truly awe inspiring. If any ship should fly the "Don't Tread on Me" flag, it is HUE CITY. At the other Hue City, it was the worst of times on 30 January 1968. As part of a country-wide effort by the North Vietnamese Army to overwhelm the Republic of Vietnam and U.S. forces and cause a "general uprising," crack NVA units had penetrated Hue's Citadel and the Thua Thien Provincial Government complex in the French part of the city on the southeast side (right bank) of the Perfume River as the eve of Tet fell. A third NVA regiment had set up to the east of

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the city in "The Street Without Joy" from where they attacked the eastern flanks. The 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, at Phu Bai Combat Base (Camp Bruno Hochmuth) was the Task Force Xray (1st Marine Division Forward) reaction force and reserve with only one Marine rifle company effective for that roleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Alpha 1/1. Little was known of the actual situation in the city and, early the morning of 31 January, 1/1 was ordered to send Alpha Company into Hue's ancient Citadel to relieve the pressure on the 1st ARVN Division Headquarters and support base, located in the north corner of the 1.3 square miles of fortification that encircled the Imperial City, Vietnam's former seat of power.

As 1/1 's S-2,1 had been in Hue City during the two days prior to what became known as the Tet (lunar new year) Offensive. I made the rounds of the various agencies and units with my S-2 clerk and a Scout/Sniper team as bodyguards. One sniper was then Lance Corporal Ken Takenaga, a Japanese citizen who had enlisted in the Marines and, following his survival in Vietnam, returned to Japan and became a successful international entrepreneur.

My job at that moment was to get whatever information or intelligence available about the area, as 1/1 was responsible for reinforcing any unit anywhere from Hue to the Troui River, 15 miles southeast; to Phu Trach on National Route 1, 15 miles northwest; to the Col Co Beach Complex at Tam Ky, 7 miles northeast, at the mouth of the Perfume River; and to Nam Hoa District Headquarters and the SeaBee/Marine combat engineers rockcrusher operation, 6 miles south, up to the Ta Trach and Huu Trach rivers which meet to form the Perfume River.

It was a daunting task for any full strength, properly reinforced Marine infantry battalion. But 1/1 was not only in the midst of moving its battalion support base from La Vang Tri, 5 miles due south of Quang Tri City, to Phu Bai, 8 miles southeast of Hue, much of it also had been already tasked. Charlie Company held the rockcrusher location, along with Bravo Battery (105mm howitzers), 1st Battalion, 11th Marines. Delta Company was assigned security of the many bridges on National Route 1 from south of Phu Bai northwest to the Van Van tombs and LORAN towers area just southeast of the An Cuu Bridge entry to Hue. Bravo Company, which I ended up commanding, had one reinforced platoon on Rough Rider security for the 1st Motor Transport Battalion trucks moving 1/1's gear; one reinforced platoon serving as III MAF palace guard in old DaNang for Lieutenant General Robert Cushman '35 (my father's classmate); and one platoon guarding the Marine Air Group section of the lines at Phu Bai. Alpha Company, minus some elements enroute to Phu Bai, as de facto TFX reserve was all TFX could throw at anything that arose.

As reports came in that fateful morning about the simultaneous attacks on all 44 provincial seats of government and Saigon, the 1/1

conunand post (CP) began to deal with Alpha Company running a gauntlet of skirmishes just south of the city, and then crashing headlong into major resistance from the NVA after it crossed the An Cuu Bridge and entered the circle at the Shell station across from the An Cuu market complex, that defined the first intersection within the city limits.

The bridge itself could have been a major NVA ambush site because of the closeness of the An Cuu market and houses along the street. The NVA failed to close that gap in taking the city, however, allowing the Marines a real foothold that became critical as the batfle progressed over the next weeks.

While Alpha Company staved off the NVA pressure, the 1/1 command group had saddled up and rough-ridered up Route 1 with Golf 2/5 in trace to carry out the initial mission. Since the Battalion XO was north at La Vang Tri with the support elements stuck there when the Tet attacks began, I was tasked with commanding the battalion rear and handling logistical support as well as securing our sectors of the base and coordinating the Route 1 defensive positions held by Delta 1/1.

I chopped my scout/snipers and all but one of my S-2 section to my battalion skipper. Lieutenant Colonel Marc Gravel; this "unit" became the colonel's special combat raiding and midnight requisitioning force, and soon was infamously known as the Keystone Cops.

Later, the survivors would form a 4th Platoon (Provisional) under my S-2 chief. Gunnery Sergeant Dodge, in Bravo 1/1, where they again acquitted themselves selflessly and superbly in opposing enemy forces in Bravo's sweeps through the eastern sectors of the city and its suburbs.

Alpha 1/1's skipper, then-Captain Gordie Batcheller, was hit on entering at the An Cuu intersection with a .50 caliber slug from an NVA sniper in the Hue Cathedral tower and knocked off the Ontos (Greek for "the thing," Marine tracked vehicle sporting six 106mm recoilless rifles) on which he was riding and down into the razor wire of the drainage ditch alongside Duy Tan Street, the main road into the city and the contituation of Route 1. Gunnery Sergeant James Canley took over until then mustang Second Lieutenant Ray Smith was able to arrive and assume command. Alpha pressed on, taking fire especially from the left flank across the open causeway portion of Duy Tan Street between rice and sugar cane fields in the southeaster sector of the city, to the Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV) compound on the right comer of the intersection of Duy Tan and Tran Cao Van streets, known on our maps and in radio traffic as "Building 8."

The chaos found at the besieged MACV compound was only exceeded by the refusal of Task Force Xray to comprehend the situation and that a large, entrenched, superior force had taken over Hue City.

The half battalion's orders were to continue the original mission and relieve the pressure at the ARVN headquarters in the Citadel. Golf 2/5 was ordered across the Clemenceau/Nguyen Hoang Bridge and to enter the Citadel where it ran into murderous fire from the Citadel walls as it tried to turn the comer and enter the Thuong Thu Gate, about 300 meters from the Citadel end of the bridge. Stopped cold by overwhelming fire, Golf Company and the command group had to fight its way back across the same "Silver Bridge" (as we referred to it by radio) to MACV. Within a couple of days, Task Force Xray woke up to the need for greater forces in Hue, and ordered the 1st Marines regimental command group under Colonel S.S. Hughes into the city and chopped 2d Battalion, 5th Marines (minus Echo Company), to it. Once Colonel Hughes had set up in the MACV compound, he ordered 2/5 to sweep and clear the enemy out of the RVN govemment buildings and complexes across from Building 8 on a 500-meter front taking a southwest axis to the Phu Cam Canal that defined the southern boundary of the French styled part of the city. At the same time Bravo 1/1 was ordered into the city and, along with Alpha 1/1, was sent to sweep the northern and eastern sectors behind MACV.

Hotel Company had the right flank of 2/5's assault along the Perfume River and inland one block of Le Loi Street which ran the length of the southeast bank from the Phu Cam Canal to the Van Duong River that defined the northern boundary of the city. Then Captain Ron Christmas (now lieutenant general retired and director of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation) first had to clear the principal University of Hue building and fight through vipers' nests of NVA in spider holes at the base of the walls separating every lot and in reinforced positions within every building. Golf Company under then Captain Ed Meadows and Fox Company under then Captain Mike Downs (married to Chesty Puller's daughter, Martha), each had one city block to the left of Hotel Company. As 2/5 began its assault, I/l's Alpha Company and the Keystone Cops secured 2/5's left flank so that 2/5 would not have to worry about being flanked as they pushed southwest from their first block of buildings on Duy Tan Street.

After taking the university administration building (Bldg. 187), 2/5's 81mm mortars fired straight up from the courtyard on "charge zero," allowing the wind to carry the heavy shells over onto the NVA entrenched in the Public Health Offices (Bldg. 52), the Treasury (Bldg.

70), and the Post OITice (Bldg. 50). Taking that second block group of buildings in fierce firefights and grenade duels gave 2/5 the momentum needed to carry on down its axis. At that point 1/1, which had set up its command post and 81mm mortars at Building 58, controlling the eastern and southern access to the heart of the area they were defending, began its sweep to the north and east.

Meanwhile Hotel 2/5 uncovered the Hue University Library (Bldg.

189) and found it in total shambles. The NVA political commissars and Viet Cong cadre had all but destroyed it in their "cleansing" operations that went on within the combat of the battle itself. Further along. Hotel Company retook the Thua Thien Province Headquarters (Bldg. 65), finding a cringing male in civilian clothes in its attic who tumed out to be Hue City's mayor. The Marines, convinced he was either an NVA deserter in civvies or VC cadre and doubting totally his claim, were about to summarily end his effectiveness when the skipper stopped them and retumed the mayor to safety, even if this corrapt official hadn't deserved it. They then took down the NLF/VC flag over the province headquarters and raised the American flag with all due pomp and circumstance Marines give such actions.

Somewhat later, senior Vietnamese officials along with the MACV team leader (U.S. Army colonel) came trooping up to Hotel's positions and demanded that the American flag be taken down. The 2/5 battalion commander, then mustang Lieutenant Colonel Ernie Cheatham, and Hotel's skipper suggested that they directly get the Marines standing near Building 65, who had liberated the mayor and this important symbol of the RVN government in Hue, to do so.

Approaching the Marines, they were rebuffed by M60 machine guns and M16 rifles cocked and aimed directly at them. At briefings the next morning we were all instructed that we would not raise any American flag over any govemment building and that, whenever we raised our flag, the RVN flag would be raised alongside it.

By that time Bravo 1/1 had fought through the northem sector and tumed east up the left bank of the Van Duong River. It had established control from the Silver Bridge on the Perfume River along the river banks to the Cong Market at the northeastem comer of the city limits, then south along Nguyen Cong Tru Street to the stadium and Building 186 (Hospital Training Center), where the NVA had set up 75mm recoilless rifles that knocked out the Marine M48 tanks and the Ontos supporting Alpha's and Bravo's sweeps to clear those sectors.

At that point. Alpha went back to secure the An Cuu Bridge over the Phu Cam Canal and the Route 1 access for reinforcements into Hue from Phu Bai and I took over Bravo, as mustang First Lieutenant Gordo Matthews was KLA in the successful recovery of the Ontos crew.

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Because Bravo had only two of its own platoons but had three square kilometers of built-up (urban and suburban) and rural area to cover and control, two provisional platoons were created and assigned to it. First, a platoon of clerks, cooks, and bakers from the battalion rear under Assistant Ops Chief, SSgt. Keith had joined Lieutenant Matthews. Then a platoon honchoed by my S-2 Chief, Gunny Dodge (who brought the Keystone Cops and some mechanics from the rear) fleshed out Bravo so it could accomplish its missions. Between Gordo's death and my taking over. First Sergeant Jim Breshnahan briefly had the Company; Top handed the Winchester 12-gauge riot gun with bayonet, loaded alternately with double-ought buck and flecette rounds, to me as if my mace of office, wished me luck, then headed back to Phu Bai to be promoted to sergeant major and transfer out to a battalion elsewhere; Jim passed away in 2000.

With the primary company CP set up at Building 101 (Hue City Officers Mess Closed), we would fight Bravo Company out to the east daily, first through a kilometer grid of city buildings, then a 1kilometer suburban grid of detached traditional Vietnamese and French-style villas, and into a 1-kilometer grid of rural hamlets and paddy land. The troops had to switch mental gears automatically with each change of surroundings. As the days of daily combat grew into weeks under gray, rainy skies without the benefit of air cover, they became more and more challenged to keep alert at all times. The ability to resupply food, anmio, and heli-lift out casualties most times was down to slim and none; we had to get back to the Navy LSU Ramp, more often under fire than not, between the Silver Bridge and my Building 101 CP or to MACV at Building 8 to get any support.

At least we had excellent artillery and naval gunfire support. One night, the NVA attempted multiple major assaults on my two platoons straddling the bridge and access points from the suburban area to the rural, where they hunkered down into strong points from which they ran night patrols. First, the enemy tripped our grenade booby traps in the graveyard between the platoon positions. Then they started throwing grenades toward and into some of the extremities of the positions.

Rather than firing 81mm mortars piecemeal, I determined it best to use

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our 105mm howitzer support to do a first strike on any possible massing to overrun the isolated platoons two clicks (kilometers) from my CP (beyond 60mm mortar reach and a problem for the 81mm mortars). After firing numerous howitzer salvos, my skipper asked if I really needed the arty, his euphemism for "We've got to conserve rounds and the barrels are getting hot." Bravo 1/11 was isolated from easy resupply and often had ground fog at the rockcrusher some nine clicks south-southwest of my platoons. I was offered naval guns instead. LYNDE McCoRMicK (DDG-8) beganfiringalong a most fortunate gun-target line between the two platoons. The next moming we found evidence of a major night attack broken up by the arty and naval guns.

When I retumed to "The Worid," I found out that my Plebe (then Lieutenant Junior Grade Brian Sibold '66) was the ship's gunnery officer and had fired that mission.

Because 1/1 had been in the midst of its move from Quang Tri to Phu Bai, it had little of its own transport and found itself having to scrounge what it could from abandoned and other vehicles in Hue. The Keystone Cops proved adept at removing MACV advisors' vehicles in the early days, much to the chagrin of often overweight officers of other services who were not about to challenge itchy-fingered guntoting Marines angry at the lack of open support from the MACV team at Building 8. As thefightingwore on. Bravo uncovered vehicles in its area that it commandeered for use in resupply and medevacs. Everything else was done afoot, often at doubletime when we needed to outflank the enemy that was persistent in trying to reinflitrate areas we had cleared.

One such vehicle was a World War Il-type yellow jeep that had belonged to USADD, which they had abandoned. A maverick Marine that had been assigned as my bodyguard (wore his steel pot backwards, used an NVA satchel charge carrier as pack, filched an M60 machine gun and belts of ammo for use as his personal sidearm, wore no shirt and jungle utility trousers rolled up to mid calf above his jungle boots, unshaven and all-around smelly, went off on one-man patrols most nights after we set in and usually bagged a few enemy in the processâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the perfect preUminary model of Rambo) became the driver and manuvered

around our TAOR like an A.J. Foyt in a Indy Brickyard of obstacles.

Such was (thrice busted back to) Lance Corporal "Wy att Earp" Erpelding.

I had two RVN National Police units also as part of Bravo Company—one on the southeast end of the Silver Bridge, the other at the south end of the Van Duong River causeway (Le Loi Street extended).

We treated them as if they were Marines and they were loyal to us to a fault. When my Building 101 CP got hit one night, the company corpsman. Doc "Dagwood" Damewood (formerly an Army tank gunner), was able to handle all our wounded except one National Police trooper at our causeway unit directly abutting my CP. We piled him onto a door stretched across the back of the yellow jeep and "Marshal Earp" took off like a bat out of hell in the dead of night for the combined regimental and battalion aid station (BAS) at MACV Building 8. I went with the medevac due to my language skills and the multilingual checkpoints we had to pass, as well as rank that could be used to bull through any recalcitrant Vietnamese or Doggy sentries. Good thing I did; on arrival, the Army major (MD) supplementing our BAS medical crew ordered him on sight, simply because he didn't appear to be American, to be taken to the Hue University makeshift medical point which was treating Vietnamese casualties.

It had been a rough day in a string of chilly, wet, rough days.

We had also uncovered NVA and VC cadre atrocity related activity. I was in no mood to have some dogface tell me that one of my men would not be treated in a Marine BAS. I simply pulled my .45 pistol, pulled the hammer back to full cock from half cock, kept it by my side, and then announced in a most angered but firm tone that anyone who interfered in having a wounded member of Bravo 1/1 treated for battle wounds was going to be considered behaving in a treasonable manner and not only reported for same, but if said individual interfered physically, would be taken out in any manner necessary to ensure that the wounded Bravo personnel got proper medical aid at the 1/1 BAS. My cop was treated and I never heard any official word about the matter, though some told me privately it was time that doctor had a bit of a cumuppence. I always wonder what Takenaga would have done in that situation and whether that doctor would have survived the battle.

A few days before that incident, on the day after we had been instructed in how to play "capture the flag," I told my gunny that I felt those instructions by the battalion skipper meant we should raise theAmerican flag at our Building 101 and National Police compound.

We got an RVN flag from our police unit and hoisted the two flags side-by-side where they could be seen for miles above the treetops and bamboo patches. It was the first clear day we'd had since the onset of Tet and we were trying to dry out our miserable, mildewed bodies. Still we had to patrol and ensure our TAOR was kept clear of enemy, having ejected same, and support ARVN forces who were now entering to clear areas around the Citadel.

The first thing that morning, we provided 106mm recoilless rifle fire for the ARVN Rangers who did a forced crossing of the Perfume River to the Gia Hoi District abutting the northeast side of the Citadel.

Lance Corporal Walker (who later became National Commander of

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the VFW) and his crew had to manhandle our 106 into better positions to get effective fire. Ontos and Marine tanks also came up to the Van Duong Causeway to provide even more fire.

Shortly after that we proceded out through the suburban part to my advance CP in a four-room schoolhouse just beyond the Phat Lac Stream and then fought our way out to my forward CP in the paddy-land in the third click of our area. Tumed out that we were cutting into the NVA regiment's supply lines to the "street" and so we were always getting contested when we hit that area, costing us casualties daily.

In the afternoon on the way back, I received a flash message that an aerial observer plane had gone down just across the Van Duong near my Building 101 CP. I doubletimed the company back and prepared to cross over onto the NVA-held right bank. The Marine AO, Captain Bob Laramy, a buddy from my days in 3/2, had been able to get to our position, but indicated the Army pilot's body was still in the buraed-out 0-1 "Grasshopper."

Bob, after falling out of the aircraft as it bumed in the house into which it had crashed, tried to remove the pilot, obviously dead, but bumed his hands and was driven back by the heat.

Somewhat in shock. Bob then turned and started to proceed upriver to the east, unknowingly toward the NVA headquarters, but, for whatever reason, tumed and looked back to the west and saw the twin flags—American and RVN—flying over my CP. He then went in that direction, fortunately. One would never think that a direct result of some Marines protecting their "right" to hoist the colors over a major strongpoint bought with Marine blood would lead to another Marine being saved by colors raised in sympathy.

I then took Bravo across to retrieve the Army pilot's body and ensure no code books or other material of value could fall into enemy hands.

We took the opportunity to clear out the buildings that faced us across the Van Duong and emplace booby traps to deter enemy snipers from setting up. After Hue was over, I visited the Marine AO unit at Phu Bai and Bob's and my buddy AO Captain John Slater, who had been with us in 3/2. He offered me some Jim Beam, which I couldn't handle because it brought back the smell of that Army pilot who was bumed badly.

The night I had to get my attached Vietnamese treated, I also reported to the 1st Marines S-2 Major Grasso that Bravo had uncovered evidence of Vietnamese citizens being carried off by VC cadre and NVA political commissars. We had found houses in the suburban area with books and student exam booklets strewn about. Neighbors indicated those were houses of elementary and high school teachers who had been rounded up, had their wrists bound with wire, and marched off in the direction of Van Duong Village at the extreme third click end of our TAOR, where the Van Duong River turned east from its northerly upriver reaches. I informed Major Grasso that we had not uncovered anyone in our skirmishes with the enemy out there. My forward CP was in a farmer's compound just east of the paddy leading into Van Duong Village and I could observe clearly the village's hamlets and fields when Bravo's platoons made their sweeps across my front. We would only flush enemy "bo doi" whom the machine gunners near my forward CP would take out from the flanks of the sweeps.

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When the ARVN Rangers entered Gia Hoi that next moming, they uncovered the full systematic "cleansing" accomplished by the VC cadre and NVA political commissars who had set up a separate "govemment" in Gia Hoi the whole time 1st Battalion, 5th Marines had been fighting down the inside of the northeast quarter and on the walls of the Citadel.

The Dong Ba Gate and tower, 500 meters from the eastem comer of the wall at the Perfume River, overlooked most of Gia Hoi. The Marines of Delta 1/5 led by then Captain Myron Harrington (Citadel '61, father of Captain M.C. Harrington m, USNA '94) broke the back of the NVA resistance in the Citadel at the Dong Ba Gate, but no one suspected what was going on at the same time in Gia Hoi directly adjacent.

There, the NVA and cadre were, little by little over about three weeks, carrying off anyone connected in any fashion with the RVN govemment, its armed forces, or Americans, whether military or not.

They were executing these people and burying them in mass graves at the "Strawberry Patch" in the river bottom land at the northem bend in the Perfume River at that end of Gia Hoi. More than 1,000 were found, starting with a chance discovery in the Gia Hoi High School yard. The executioners went after teachers especially, whom they feared as the greatest threat to any success of the communist regime taking over in the south. Over the next two years, three more mass grave sites were uncovered. My Plebe (by then lieutenant commander), now an advisor to the RVN naval forces at Tam Ky and Col Co at the mouth of the Perfume River, was sent to observe the unearthing of a mass grave in the "Street Without Joy" at the Phu Thu salt flats near the fishing village of Long Vien. In all, more than 3,000 executed people were documented, but it has been estimated that some 5,000 were carried off in those atrocities that the American media and antiwar leftists would never acknowledge.

In January 2002, Marines who fought in Hue City will gather in Mayport, FL, to remember their comrades who fell in fray retaking the city. They will participate along with ship's company in solemn services, led by HUE QIY chaplain, to honor the memory of the 1 st Marines' costly, successful effort to eject three regiments of some 6,000 NVA and VC Main Force units from all parts of the city and its suburbs.

When we gather, we will also remember Lieutenant Colonel Harry Hue Tranh, ARVN (Retired) who, as ARVN First Lieutenant commanding the Hoc Bao (Black Panther) Company in the Citadel, prevented the NVA from overmnning the northern comer where the 1st ARVN Division headquarters and support base was located. By doing so, he bought the time necessary for 1/5 to enter the Citadel's "back door" unopposed and get to a solid line of departure anchored at the Dong Ba Gate with only moderate fighting. For that, the Marines decorated

Harry with the Silver Star Medal, the highest decoration we are allowed to award to foreigners.

At last year's memorial service. Major General Ray Smith, USMC (Ret.), who was the "alpha" of the Batfle of Hue, spoke about what we had demonstrated in Vietnam and how that convinced the Soviet satellite armies that they wanted to avoid, at all costs, having to face American forces in battle, for they knew they would lose. Ray himself was the epitome of that kind of determination, having ejected superior enemy forces trying to overran the An Cuu Bridge, and later overmnning enemy forces in Marine trenches on Hill 689 outposting Khe Sanh, as well as breaching the Quang Tri Citadel walls in the 1972 Easter Offensive, and garnering the Navy Cross and two Silver Star Medals in the process.

Harry Tranh, the "omega" of the Battle of Hue, also spoke at the 2001 memorial service. His unswerving valor and battlefield courage caused the ARVN division commander to call on him at every turn and to give him the honor of entering the Imperial City and clearing out what remained of the NVA regimental headquarters that had been set up there. The Hoc Bao then pulled down the NVA flag that had flown far too long over the cultural and spiritual heart of Vietnam.

Today, theAmerican flag that flew over the province headquarters is encased on the forward bulkhead of HUE CITY quarterdeck. The NLF/VC flag that was taken down is encased in the wardroom just aft of the quarterdeck, as is Harry's Silver Star Medal. These bring back a flood of memories and tears to my eyes every time I see them.

But I will go back every chance I get to honor those whose valor and courage have given life to a gallant combatant and crew that carries on in that same tradition, -l Robert "Blackie" Black '63 was decorated with the Cross of Gallantry with Gold Star by the Vietnamese authorities for his actions in Hue, their equivalent of the Silver Star Medal, and is entitled to wear a Bronze Star in lieu of a second PUC that was awarded to the 1st Marines for the Battle of Hue, as well as a Bronze Star for the Tet 1968 campaign on the RVN Service Medal.

He was later decorated with the Silver Star Medal for gallantry in action on Khe Sanh's hill outposts at the End of the Line. He revisited the Hue battlegrounds in 1999 and found his three CPsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^Building 101 now the luxury wing of the Huong Giang Hotel; the advance CP converted from a four-room schoolhouse built by USAID into one-room homes for four families; and his forward CP still serving as the family rice farmhouse it always had been.

H U E CITYI Shi p's The best and the brightest make up HUE CITY'S complement and include many U.S. Naval Academy grads, from the Classes of 1985 to 1999. She is commanded today by Captain Richard Hoffman, The Citadel '75, who earned his spurs via the NRTOC program. Among earlier skippers were Captains Thomas I. Eubanks '66 (who commissioned HUE CITY) and Theodore L. Kaye '72. Lieutenant Commander Patrick H. Mooney '85 relinquished the exec's role to Lieutenant Commander Steve Evans, The Citadel '86 (NROTC).

Aboard were USNA grads Lieutenant Shantell Smith '96, fire control officer; Lieutenants (junior grade) Brian Campbell '98, gunnery officer, Michael Forte '98, strike warfare officer; Ensigns Tom Frayne '99, auxiliaries officer now first lieutenant, and Kathy Storm '99, ASW officer.

Among other officers on INR 2000 were Lieutenant Commander Esther McClure, chief engineer, who was

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Officers

commissioning chief engineer of THE SULLFVANS and chopped to become XO of PHILIPPINES SEA; Lieutenant (junior grade) Mike Strong, main propulsion assistant; Lieutenant (junior grade) Frankie Rios, food services officer and assistant supply officer; Lieutenant (junior grade) Maria Navarro, damage control assistant; Ensign Jessica Allmond, public affairs officer; and Lieutenant Todd Orren, CHC, ship's chaplain, responsible for the annual Batfle of Hue Memorial Service.

The current chief engineer is Lieutenant Commander Jim Kirk '90.

Other alumni now aboard include air warfare officer Gina McCaine '97, fire control division officer Bemadette Pine '00; and most "unusual" among them is combat systems officer Lieutenant H.B. Le '92, born in Hue City into an RVN Navy commander's family, which now resides in Woodbridge, VA.

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Bill Flight Leaves a

By Judi Spann, U.S. Naval Academy Foundation

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ince 1985, one man has been working quietly and diligently behind the scenes to help more than 1,500 students gain admission to the U.S. Naval Academy. The executive director of the Athletic and Scholarship Division of the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation, Captain Bill Flight '56, USN (Ret.), has been the driving force behind each and every one of those admissions. His love for the Academy and desire to help deserving young men and women fulfill their dreams have made him a well-known figure around the Yard and eamed him the respect of thousands of thankful parents, alumni, and midshipmen.

On 31 December 2001, Captain Flight retired from the Naval Academy Foundation after 16 years of dedicated service. He has left an invaluable legacy through the many midshipmen who graduated from the Naval Academy, thanks to his guidance and support. Captain Flight's humor, anecdotes, and good nature are legendary at the Naval Academy and among those who have known and served with him over the years.

Captain Flight enlisted in the Navy in 1951 and still recalls the experience of standing in line—completely naked—for what seemed an eternity. "What do you do with your hands?" Flight remembers thinking. "There are only so many ways one can stand naked for such a long time."

After a year of enlisted service. Flight applied for admission to the Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS), which, at the time, was co-located in Bainbridge, MD, where he was stationed. Upon successful completion of NAPS, Flight entered the Academy in the summer of 1952. He fondly remembers Plebe Summer as an enjoyable experience. "Back in those days," Flight says, "newly commissioned ensigns ran Plebe Summer, and they weren't nearly as hard on us as the Firsties were in later years. When my son, Fred, entered the Academy in 1977,1 told him Plebe Summer was a piece of cake. He called me up after several weeks and said, 'Dad, just what did you mean by "piece of cake"?' That's when I realized how different our experiences were."

During Flight's Youngster Year he met Anne Steme, a student at Randolph-Macon Women's College, on a blind date and claims it was definitely love at first sight. They have been married for more than 45 years.

After being commissioned an ensign, he entered flight training, received his wings, and went on to serve a distinguished naval career, serving in a variety of commands until his retirement from active duty in 1985. His last tour on active duty was as Director, Candidate Guidance Division, (now known as Director of Admissions) at the Naval Academy. After his retirement, taking over as executive director of the Athletic and Scholarship Programs (the original "Foundation") was a natural progression for Flight who brought with him an intimate knowledge of the admissions process.

As executive director of the Scholarship Programs, Flight worked closely with the Admissions Board, which provided him with the names of about 500 candidates who did not receive appointments to the Academy that year, but who were deemed to have the potential for admission after a year of postgraduate work. Many of these students were qualified for admission, but perhaps did not receive the

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1-Day (2 July 1992)— CAPT Flight and "soon to be" MIDN 4/C Erica Lynn Hoffmann Photo courtesy of Bill Flight number one nomination from their home state. From those 500 individuals. Captain Flight and his staff would narrow the list to 80 candidates to offer sponsorship at one of 26 postgraduate schools around the country.

"Most of these kids are not happy at first to receive a letter from me about doing a year of postgraduate work," Flight says, "because that letter is the first notice they get that they might not be accepted for admission into the Academy that year." Once they realize how rigorous the admissions process is, and that this option can eam them an appointment to next year's class (upon successful completion of their courses), they quickly adjust and most become 100% committed to having a successful postgraduate year. Every year on Induction Day, Flight stands outside Alumni Hall wearing a boater hat marked with big, black letters: "USNA Foundation" (photo above). He tells every student who has gone through the Athletic and Scholarship Program and is about to enter the Academy as a Plebe that year to "step out of line, introduce yourself, and shake my hand."

Every year. Flight visits as many of these students as possible. He also sends them encouraging monthly letters and advises them that if they "take the right courses, get the right grades, and remain good guys" they will succeed and become a member of next year's Plebe Class. Flight also wams them not to have any "lightning rods" in their records to attract the negative attention of the USNA Admissions Board.

"Every now and then I'll interview a student who is not doing well, for whatever reason," Flight says. "Sometimes I have to advise them that the Naval Academy is not the right place for them." He maintains that, while a difficult decision, it is better not to let "one rotten apple spoil the bunch. Those types of negative attitudes can sometimes spread like the plague. They are not the kind of midshipmen we are looking for."

After years of advising young people and making painstaking and careful selections for entrance into a postgraduate school. Flight says his proudest achievement is the "payback."

"Seeing one of these young guys get commissioned as a naval officer five years after I've first met them makes everything worthwhile," Flight says. "Knowing that we've given them a second chance to achieve their goals is so gratifying." He also remembers the many letters he has received from these midshipmen over the years, telling how grateful they are for his part in their admission to the Academy and how much that experience has changed their lives.

But it's not just the ones who graduated who stick out in Flight's mind. There are some who do not make it through the Academy who leave a lasting impression. One letter Flight received more than ten years ago came a year after the candidate had dropped out of the Academy during Plebe Summer.

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The student wrote to Flight: A lot of thoughts ran through my mind when I think about Annapolis and my experience there. I can't help but become frustrated at my own shortsightedness and stupidity.

I constantly dwell upon the opportunities and the challenges I could have had but was too preoccupied to realize at the time.... For now, I can only move forward and hope that another great opportunity will come along, but to someone sitting there now [as a Plebe], I can only offer this advice: Patience, perseverance, and inner strength is what separates the men from the boys, and forget what you did to get there. You are there now, and that's what really counts, so suck it up and you'll be rewarded with things you never imagined, or pack it in and you can dwell on what might have been and stay a boy all your life.

Flight's handwritten note on the letter states: "[This young man] would have been a great upperclassmen, but he couldn't be a Plebe.

You've got to touch first base before you can go to second." It's excellent advice that Flight still uses today.

ConMnander Bart Rowe '84 is just one of the many people whose lives were touched by Captain Right in a positive way. Rowe remembers Captain Flight as his "unofficial" sponsor during his time

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Captain Flight's contributions to the Naval Academy and to the Foundation's Athletic and Scholarship Programs have been invaluable. After 50 years of working for the Navy in some capacity. Flight intends to travel widely with his wife and play lots of bridge in retirement. We wish him well. Fair winds and following seas to this dedicated, insightful, compassionate, and beloved shipmate, -l The new executive director of the Athletic and Scholarship Division is Captain Ed Wallace '72, USN (Ret). Captain Wallace previously served as the Director of Corporate arul Foundation Programs for the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation. Before Joining the Foundation, Captain Wallace was Director of Admissions for the Naval Academy.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SUMMARf 30 November 2001

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he meeting was called to order by the Chairman, ADM L.W. Smith Jr. '62, USN (Ret.), at 7:30 a.m. After the roll was called and the Board Secretary indicated that a quorum was present, VADM Charles S. Minter '37, USN (Ret.), was recognized as representing the most senior class present.

The minutes of the spring 2001 meeting were unanimously approved as modified in the read ahead.

Theodore A. Krauss '65 had been serving as interim treasurer since Paul Zambemardi '70's resignation. Mr. Corbin McNeill '62 moved that the Board approve Mr. Krauss as treasurer, which was approved unanimously.

Reports were then presented by chairs of the Executive Committee, the Joint Finance Committee, Joint Investment Committee, the Nominating Committee, Strategy and Planning Committee (Plan 2010), the Bylaws Committee, the Membership Committee, and the House Committee.

The following motions were made: • That the Fiscal Year be changed from a calendar year to 1 July to 30 June. The board approved unanimously.

• That the Investment Policy as presented by Ted Krauss and outlined in the read ahead be approved. The board approved unanimously.

• That the 2002 slate be approved as presented by the Nominating Committee: Candidate for Vice Chairman: Corbin A. McNeill Jr. '62

Candidates for Eastern Region Trustee: LtCol Gary L. Beaver '77, USMCR Maj Anthony M. Marks '59, USMC (Ret.) CAPT D. Mason Wells '49, USN (Ret.) Candidates for Central Region Trustee: Arthur W. Bryant '66 CAPT Leonard R. Wass '64, USNR (Ret.) The board approved the slate unanimously.

• That dues be increased from $40 to $50 for annual associate and regular members, and increased from $450 to $495 for Life Associate members. Additionally, trustees will vote on this matter electronically not later than 1 March 2002, and if approved will take affect 1 July 2002. The board approved unanimously.

• That Bob Stevenson '60 be approved as Chair of the House Committee. The board approved unanimously.

• That a Governance Committee be stood up under the chair of RADM Roy Snyder '50. The board approved unanimously.

• That the Bylaws Committee be disestablished and a bylaws subcommittee be appointed to the Governance Committee. The board approved unanimously.

The chair reconvened the board in the Bo Coppedge Room for lunch after which the Alumni Association President and CEO, George Watt '73, gave his remarks. (See www.usna.com for George Watt's remarks and a full report of the meeting.)

The meeting concluded at 12:35 p.m. after lunch with the singing of Navy Blue & Gold.

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m 0 hen the United States Naval Academy Foundation I ^ f ^ launched its largest ever comprehensive fundraising J^ I / campaign last June, the Leaders to Serve the Nation w \^ Campaign had already raised more than $70 million of its overall $175 million goal during a "quiet," or advance phase.

Since that time, the Campaign has steadily gained momentum among thousands of Naval Academy supporters. As of December 2001, the Campaign total was more than $85 million. More importantly, evidence of the Campaign's impact can been seen all around the Yard.. .on the athletic fields, in the Academy's buildings, and among the midshipmen. Wliile this represents a tremendous start, our work on the Campaign is only beginning.

With this extraordinary outpouring of generosity, thousands of Naval Academy graduates have expressed their gratitude to those who came before them, ensuring that the Academy will become an even brighter beacon of learning for future naval officers. The success of this Campaign enables the Naval Academy to accelerate into a new era of higher education. This Campaign strives to sustain the Naval Academy's traditional strengths and objectives while, at the same time, foster a process of constant renewal to meet the opportunities L to r: Vincent Pisacane, Pli.D., the first holder of the Robert A. Heinlein Chair in Aerospace Engineering. William Miller. Ph.D., Academic Dean for the Naval of a new era.

The Campaign theme, Leaders to Serve the Nation, emphasizes Academy, and Superintendent VADM John Ryan the mission of the Naval Academy: to develop midshipmen morally, mentally, and physically, and prepare them to be leaders to serve our rlKT,:::-,""-; nation. To help prepare future naval officers, the Naval Academy Foundation depends on generous financial support from Alumni, parents, and friends to fund some of the initiatives established in the Academy's Strategic Plan.

Examples of gifts and cotrmiitments made in support of the Campaign: • More than $5 million in unrestricted gift commitments from over 10,000 donors through the Annual Fund.

• A $5 million commitment from the trustees of the Athletic and Scholarship Division as a leadership gift for the renovation of Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

• A multi-year gift of $1 million of uiu-estricted support from Constellation Energy Group. A portion of the gift will be used to create a permanent endowment honoring Christian H. Poindexter and a strong interest in undergraduate education. Vincent L. '60, chairman, president, and CEO of the Constellation Energy Pisacane, Ph.D., formerly of the Johns Hopkins University ApGroup. The company's board of directors approved the gift in plied Physics Lab, has been appointed to fill the chair. honor of Mr. Poindexter's leadership and distinguished career The Naval Academy's aerospace engineering program is considwith the company. ered one of the best undergraduate programs in the country. Fifty-one In addition to the new endowment, the USNA Foundation is creat- Naval Academy graduates have been selected for the U.S. space proing the Christian H. Poindexter/Constellation Energy Group gram, far more than any other institution in America. Hundreds more Corporate Leadership Award. This award will be presented annu- have served as test pilots to press the limits of aerospace technology, ally to the corporation that most exemplifies the leadership tradition and thousands have distinguished themselves as naval aviators in of USNA through support of the Academy's programs. operations spanning the globe.

• An anonymous gift of $2.6 million to establish the Robert A. Following graduation from the Naval Academy, Robert Heinlein Heinlein Chair in Aerospace Engineering at the Naval Acad- served in the U.S. Navy until 1934 when his naval career was cut emy. The chair is named in honor of Robert A. Heinlein '29, short by tuberculosis. He began his career as a science fiction a renowned author of science fiction. This gift establishes author in 1939 when he submitted a short story to Astounding an endowment at the Naval Academy that will fund a chair ^^f, Science Fiction magazine. Heinlein continued to write until his ,^l° for a recognized member of the acadeath in 1988 and was considered one of demic or industrial community with an U N I T E D S T A T E S NAVAL A C A D E M Y the most popular and influential writers eamed doctorate or equivalent expeFOUNDATION in the field of science fiction. rience in an aerospace-related field.

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• The first facility at the Naval Academy to be fully funded with private gifts from alumni, parents, and friends as part of the United States Naval Academy Campaign: Leaders to Serve the Nation was dedicated in November 2001. The $4.5 million Glenn Warner Soccer Facility, located on Dewey Field, is a 16,300-square-foot building that houses Navy men's and women's soccer teams.

The new facility is named after the legendary, 30-year head soccer coach, Glenn Warner, who guided the midshipmen to nine NCAA tournament appearances, four Final Four appearances, one national championship, 28 winning seasons, and a record of 243-65-31 during his illustrious tenure.

The cornerstone of the soccer facility is the Anders Hall of Honor, made possible by Major General William A. Anders '55, USAFR, and his family in appreciation of Coach Glenn Warner. The Anders family gift recognizes the leadership, character, and commitment of former Naval Academy soccer players.

The new soccer facility will help the Academy attract top studentathletes and improve the quality of the overall soccer program. It includes a memorial lobby; spacious locker rooms for teams and officials; a training room; physical therapy equipment; a laundry facility; ticketing area; and concessions area.

• A $100,000 gift from the George and Carol Olmsted Foundation represents the first installment of a multi-year commitment, which will be used to create a "Tri-Service Academy Midshipman and Cadet Overseas Travel and Immersion Program." The program's objectives include: • funding service academy student overseas travel and study abroad; • encouraging joint experiences for students from USMA, USNA, and USAFA; • encouraging cultural immersion in non-English speaking countries around the world; • facilitating the academic departments from all three academies in working together to plan and coordinate joint efforts for study abroad.

"This new program will provide unprecedented opportunities for undergraduate students at the three service academies to be language-educated overseas and to broaden their cultural experience through international travel and exposure," said Vice Admiral John Ryan '67, USNA Superintendent.

• The Lockheed Martin Corporation has made a gift of $25,000 to the Campaign in support of the Center for the Study of Military Ethics at the Naval Academy. The gift will help support

such programs as the Faculty Development Seminar, an annual ethics conference, and research projects on ethics education and character development.

• Class Giving is an integral part of the Campaign. As of eariy December a total of $4.5 million in new gift commitments was raised in 2001 in support of a variety of class projects. The importance of an annual gift or a gift to your class project cannot be underestimated. Without this crucial support, many projects would either not be possible or would not get the necessary added funding for continuation, upgrade, or improvements.

The following Class Projects for restricted gifts were launched in 2001: 1955—Museum (John Paul Jones Crypt and Stadium Renovation); 1959—USNA Columbarium Renovation; 1965—Admissions Excellence; 1968—Leadership, Academics, and Character Development and other projects; 1970—Robert Crown Sailing Center; 1974—Admissions Excellence; 1975—Academic Center; 1980—Admissions Excellence; 1985—Strategic Initiatives; 1995—Memorial Hall Doors; 2000—Character Development.

Congratulations are in order for the Classes of 1984 ($250,000) and 1985 ($250,000) who have surpassed their goals as of December 2001. All other classes active in 2001 are nearing their project goals and will be concluding their respective campaigns in early 2002.

Classes scheduled to kick off projects in 2002 are: 1951 (Museum), 1954 (Memorial Hall), 1960 (Academic Chair), 1953, 1966, 1976, 1981, 1990, and 1996. Additionally, the Friends of Navy Squash will launch its fundraising program in early 2002.

If you would like more information about the Campaign, please call the United States Naval Academy Foundation at 410-293-1963. ^

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Athletic Excellence goal: $51.0 million

Character Excellence goal: $26.0 million

Leadership Excellence goal: $20.5 million

Unrestricted Suppoit goal: $37.5 million

$26.01 Other $8.1 L to r: Olmsted Foundation Executive Director RADM Larry Marsh, presenting a check for $100,000 to Superintendent VADM John Ryan and Director of Corporation and Foundation Programs CAPT Ed Wallace

Total: $175 million $88.51

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CLASS PRESIDENTS MEETING

By Captain Bob Hofford '61, U.S. Navy (Retired)

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lass Presidents and representatives from 38 classes met at Alumni Hall on 29 November 2001 to gain insight into the Campaign Leaders to Serve the Nation and to learn about programmatic changes implemented by the Foundation during the last year. The Class Presidents last met in April 2001 prior to the spring U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Board of Trustees meeting. At that time various programs at the Alumni Association and Foundation were in their infancy and the Campaign was still in its advance, or "quiet" phase. On 9 June 2001 that all changed with the formal kick-off and public announcement of the Campaign.

The fall meeting of the Class Presidents focused on the Campaign and the Legacy Gift Program, a key Campaign component.

The meeting was opened by Vice Admiral Chuck Griffiths '46, chairman of the Class Presidents Committee and a member of the Alumni Board of Trustees. George Watt '73, president and CEO of the Alumni Association and Foundation, directed his remarks about the Campaign, its importance to the Brigade, and the related functions of the Alumni Association and Foundation. Watt introduced Major General Terry Murray '68, recently appointed executive vice president for operations for the Alumni Association. General Murray outlined his qualifications for this position, his challenge at the Association, and his relationship with the Foundation.

Dick Johnson, the Foundation executive vice president for development, briefed the audience on the progress of the Campaign, using numerous graphs and summaries designed to ensure that the class representatives fully understood the importance of the classes and class giving in the Campaign. He emphasized the need for private funding at the Naval Academy to support the Brigade of Midshipmen, Academy programs, curriculum, faculty, staff, and facilities.

In addition to fundraising, Johnson stated that the Foundation accepts the accountability to fulfill approved USNA needs when private funding is required. Also, the Foundation reports progress regularly against the goal. Johnson emphasized the fiduciary responsibilities of the USNAF Board of Directors and the treasurer, who serves jointly for the Foundation and Alumni Association.

Johnson reviewed the evolution of the Naval Academy Foundation, which had its origins in 1997 and was formally launched on 1 January 2000. He described the relationship between the pre-existing Naval Academy Foundation (now the Athletic and Scholarship Division of the Foundation) within the new Foundation organization, and he commented that retiring Captain Bill Flight '56, the executive director of the Athletics and Scholarship Programs, will be missed.

Flight's replacement. Captain Ed Wallace '72, will take over in December. To clarify organization, Johnson presented a line diagram indicating the close relationship between the Foundation and the Association, tied closely by shared executive, finance, and information technology functions and personnel.

Johnson presented a five-year gifts and commitments summary, beginning with receipts and commitments in 1996 of $5.5 million and $6.5 million respectively. Over the next four years receipts have grown explosively to reach $21.3 million with total commitments of $32 million in 2000. The accomplishments of 2000 signaled the readiness of the Foundation to take on the $175 million Campaign.

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Of the commitments in 2000, $3 million was dedicated to Alumni Association support, $3.5 million for Foundation budget purposes, $1 million for unrestricted support of the Academy, $13.8 million represented restricted gifts benefiting the Academy. In addition, $10.7 million in future pledges are recorded.

Johnson described the USNA Strategic Priorities, which provide the opportunities for private gift support. The goals for each area are: • Leadership and Professional Excellence — The fmest leadership development program in the nation. (Campaign goal: $20.5 million) • Character Excellence — Set the national standard for the development of moral and ethical leaders. (Campaign goal: $26 million) • Academic Excellence — The finest technically-based undergraduate education in the nation. (Campaign goal: $37.5 million) • Athletic Excellence — Exemplary program of athletic competition and physical challenge that fosters decisive leadership, teamwork, character, and a passion for winning. (Campaign goal: $51 million) • Admissions Excellence — Attract the best young men and women who are committed to serving our country. (Campaign goal: $2.5 million) • Unrestricted Annual Giving — Provide general unrestricted support to the Naval Academy, the Brigade of Midshipmen, the Alumni Association, and the Foundation. (Campaign goal: $37.5 million).

An important feature of unrestricted gifts is that they provide ultimate flexibility. Unrestricted gifts enable the Academy to direct gift dollars to where they are most needed and where they will have the greatest impact.

Johnson looked at the Campaign Objective from another angle.

• Facilities $58 million • Unrestricted $37.5 million • Endowments $65 million • Restricted, Current Purposes $14.5 million • Total $175 million The Campaign is co-chaired by Dan Akerson '70 and Roger Staubach '65. Members of the Campaign Executive Committee have accepted positions of oversight over respective areas of fundraising at the Foundation. The Campaign was publicly launched on 9 June 2001 when the Advance Phase commitments reached 40% of the total requirement, or $70 million. Through 30 November 2001, the Campaign has generated commitments totaling $88.5 million, so we are half way home. Johnson proceeded to describe the action to date through several graphic presentations before closing his portion of the presentation and passing the microphone to Captain Bob Hofford '61, Director of Class Giving. Before relinquishing the floor, Johnson again emphasized the importance of Class Giving to the Campaign and the significant role played by class leadership and volunteers.

Hofford summarized the Class Projects commenced in 2001 by describing in detail the functional process that has made Class Giving so successful. His brief centered on commonly asked questions, which will be answered herein to complete this summary.

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Classes starting projects in 2001, including their goals: 1955 Crypt and Museum Related Items, Stadium $1,955 million 1959 Columbarium Renovation $1.5 million 1965 Admissions $2 million 1968 Leadership/Academics $2 million 1970 Robert Crown Sailing Center $2.5 million 1974 Admissions $1 million 1975 Academic Center $1 million 1980 Admissions $500,000 1984 Ethics Center $250,000 1985 Strategic Initiatives $250,000 1995 Memorial Hall Doors $75,000 To date, these 11 classes have realized commitments of $4.1 million for their projects and a Legacy Gift total of $6.3 million.

The plan for calendar year 2002 calls for nine additional class gift starts and a Friends of Navy Squash effort to support facilities and a program endowment. Class of '51 will continue its support in true legacy fashion for the Museum; '60 will fund an Academic Chair and '54 will continue its support for Memorial Hall. Other classes starting in 2002 will be '53, '66, '76, '81, '90, and '96. All classes are now in various phases of planning.

Emphasizing the importance of long range planning, the classes of '57 and '71 have committed for 2003.

The following list of commonly asked questions provided an excellent segue into the discussion at the meeting.

Q. W h y are we conducting a Campaign?

A. The Campaign is an outgrowth of the Naval Academy Strategic Plan and its associated Strategic Initiatives. The Initiatives define a goal of desired excellence to be offered to each midshipman beyond the granted Naval Academy budget. The Campaign has been weighed to provide support across all the Centers of Excellence. The Campaign accounting started on 7 January 1999 and will include all gifts and pledges through 31 December 2005.

Q. Does the Class Gift count in the Campaign?

A. The Class Gift is an integral part of the Campaign. The Class Gift defines a specific goal oriented to the Strategic Initiatives and is a subset of the Class Legacy Gift.

Q. W h a t is a Legacy Gift?

A. Legacy has two meanings. In a specific sense, "Legacy" means all gifts (restricted and unrestricted) from members of a class (including a restricted class project). A class's Legacy Gift has a definite starting time (the beginning of the class restricted project) and a definite conclusion (usually the presentation of the gift to the Academy). Thus, Legacy can be thought of as an umbrella. In the second, more classical sense, if a class chooses to re-start or continue its specific restricted class project, the Legacy Gift also restarts.

Q. How does the Legacy Gift differ from all-time class giving?

A. The Legacy Gift is normally tied to a principal objective during the lifetime of the class gift. All-time giving by definition may encompass several Legacy Gifts. If the class gift covers more than one reunion cycle, the Legacy Gift will remain tied to that class gift.

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Q. How does IDC interact with the Foundation?

A. IDC is an independent contractor dedicated to working with non-profit organizations for the purpose of raising funds through direct mail and telemarketing. The company has very strong ties to USNA and has been an integral part of our fundraising effort since 1991.

Q. Does the Foundation IRS blanket cover the classes?

A. The USNA Foundation enjoys 501(c)(3) status, meaning tax-exempt. Because of the Foundation's Charter, all classes utilizing the USNAF as the repository for gifts are included in that status for fundraising. This means that an individual class member who contributes to a class gift sponsored and held by the Foundation receives a tax-deductible receipt for that contribution.

Q. W i l l the class be solicited for purposes other than the class project and when?

A. Yes.

• Annual Fund — Except for year six of the ten-year cycle (the first year of mass class gift solicitation) all Alumni will be solicited for the Annual Fund, every year.

• Calendar Mailing — This is our primary method of thanking donors. For those who gave during the year, the calendar is a gift. The mailing provides a reminder to those who have pledged but not paid, or have not given to date.

• Sports — Rings the bell of many Alumni and provides an alternative to class and annual gifts. A sport-specific fundraising program (e.g. squash or crew) cuts across class lines and at times will compete with active class efforts.

Q. Why do we need unrestricted funds?

A. An unrestricted gift to the Naval Academy Foundation is a contribution upon which the donor places no restrictions.

Unrestricted gifts are valuable for a number of reasons. Since not all of the Naval Academy's needs can be met by federal appropriations, unrestricted gifts provide discretionary funds that allow the Academy to meet unexpected needs as they arise and utilize the funds in a timely and appropriate manner.

Q. How will contracting be handled in the future concerning privately funded projects?

A. Privately funded projects will continue to be monitored by the office of Class Giving at the Foundation. All contracting will be performed by the USNA Deputy for Management.

Public Works will continue to provide project management for publicly funded projects or the publicly funded segment of a public/private project. Class Giving will focus on raising the funds to meet the goal and act as the liaison on behalf of the class with the Academy.

Several suggestions were presented by the attendees that will be considered as the fundraising effort is further refined.

Vice Admiral Griffiths voiced his firm support for the Campaign and concluded the Class Presidents' meeting. The final question is for our readers. Has this summary been helpful for you, and what additional information might we supply in future presentations?

Direct your comments to the Director of Class Giving, Bob Hofford, at bob.hofford@usna.com or 410-293-1961. A

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By Commander Dan Struble '83, U.S. Naval Reserve

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ahrain, 23 December 2001—I never expected to spend the continue to watch and are encouraged by the signs of support from hoUdays on a desert island in the middle of the Persian all of you. They always ask me what it was like at home before I left, Gulf But then, life isn't always what you expect it to be— and they are visibly moved by stories about the flags, "God Bless America," and the remarkable unity of our people. Many wonder if and blessings are where you find them.

11 September changed a lot of things. There are many who are they'll receive a "hero's welcome" when they come home. I tell them with us no more. Their families ache in a way most of us will never they can count on it. know. Compared to their suffering, my turned-upside-down life has Bahrain is a pleasant little country. People from all over the Arab been incredibly blessed. world come here to relax and play. Islam is a major force here, but it I have a unique view of the war effort. My job is to document com- is not as strict as it is in many countries throughout the region. Westbat operations in Fifth Heet; so I've been hitchhiking around the fleet em culture and Middle Eastem culture mix in ways that surprise at first and then seem natural. It takes asking questions, collecting docua while to get used to seeing the ments, pictures, video, and other The young men and women serving Dodge Caravan next to you driven things to help us understand, learn by a woman covered in black exfrom, and remember the scope of the our country here are doing a tremendous cept for her eyes. The malls have effort and the stories of the men and Middle Eastern restaurants right women who made it possible. job. Your heart would swell with next to McDonald's and Kentucky The young men and women servpride if you could see them.

Fried Chicken. The stores, cars, TV, ing our country here are doing a tremendous job. Your heart would and advertisements are mostly swell with pride if you could see Western. English seems more them. They're working incredibly long hours doing difficult and often prominent than Arabic for two reasons. First is the long British hisdangerous things. The harder they work, the better their morale. Most tory here. Second is the number of people here from other places; are working 12 to 15 hours a day (or more) and haven't seen a day off English is the one language they have in common. The people are in months. Flight crews having exceeded the maximum number of hours friendly and have been generally supportive of the United States and they are allowed to fly are sent to the flight surgeon to certify they can particularly the Navy for more than 50 years.

Most of the people who work here are from India, Pakistan, the go back for more. One doc told me, "I don't know why they keep Philippines, or other populous nations with more people than work. sending them to me. All they want is to get back up there!"

One 1999 Naval Academy graduate told me that he felt he'd failed They come here where the opposite is tme, even though the wages "those people in New York and DC." He said, "We're here to protect are poor and the hours are long. Many are Christians. There are sevthem. Part of that means that we are to bear the brunt of those who eral who work where I live; they have enjoyed helping decorate our hate who we are and what we stand for. That should have been us." tree and loved to talk of celebrating Christmas with us. -V He's been flying missions over Afghanistan since October.

Commander Dan Struble has been recalled to activecratyand The support from home makes all the difference. Many of the sailwill be providing Shipmate with updates from the frontline. More ors haven't seen land since 3 September 2001. They were underway stories can be found on the Alumni Association Web site, when the towers were hit—and due to the miracle of satellite comwww.usna.com. munications—they watched it on TV like most of us did. They

Grads on the Front Lines From Admiral Leighton Smitlt '62, U.S. Navy (Retired) Chainnan, USNAAA Board of Trustees

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t's been a very good year for the Alumni Association, but there are people out there who have expressed some concem about the way this Academy is being mn and about the product that goes to the fleet. I've been concemed about that, as have you, and I would tell you that my take on this is that we've got about 40,000 concemed Alumni out there. I object strenuously to a small group of individuals branding themselves concerned Alumni. I also object to their allegations.

One way you find out if the product is good is you test it. The Naval Academy product is being tested today. A former aide of mine.

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and a Naval Academy graduate, is a squadron skipper, and he and his squadron are engaged in combat operations off Afghanistan right now (as of this writing). I wrote him a couple weeks ago and asked him for his assessment of the product coming from the Naval Academy. I asked him for his honest assessment. I know this gentleman, he was very close to me for some period of time, and I think he's given me an honest assessment. I edited his original (personal) letter only slightly and subsequently received permission from the author to provide the following. I believe it addresses the issues eloquently:

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Admiral, I appreciate the opportunity to give you some feedback as to the quality of officers coming into the fleet from the United States Naval Academy. I'm in a pretty dam good position to comment on this, as 75% of our pilots are graduates. These grads span the years as far back as 1982 and as recent as 1998. Deploying in September to the North Arabian Sea to participate in strike operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom has certainly given me the opportunity to see what kind of warriors the Naval Academy has produced. I will say that each and every one of these fine officers is performing magnificently both on the groimd as well as in the air. They are warriors well deserving of the wings, which they wear so proudly on their chests.

As we entered the North Arabian Sea and commenced strike operations within eight hours of arriving, each one of them was chomping at the bit to get in country and participate in combat operations. As you would expect, we flew only the more experienced aviators initially until we had a better idea of the challenges of these lengthy sorties as well as the nature of the threat. Within ten days every aviator had logged green ink (combat operations) and employed weapons against the enemy forces in Afghanistan. I was, and still am, tremendously proud of their performance.

Having flown in the first strike off MIDWAY during operation Desert Storm where I observed some mistakes and buffoonery, I fully anticipated at least one or two mg dances in front of the CAG for mistakes some of our aviators might make. We've been at this now for more than 30 days and I haven't been called to the carpet, yet.

These young warriors are performing at a higher level than I expected, which makes me very proud. I found that recent graduates have a solid moral foundation; they understand how important it is to do the right thing the first time. I've had the opportunity to observe them both on liberty and throughout the recent 65 days at sea, and the differences are there. I've asked some of them what they thought about the ethics curriculum taught at the United States Naval Academy. And the feedback I get is

positive. One of the grads said he really enjoyed the dinner hosted by a previous USNA Class and enjoyed talking with the Alumni and the social interaction at that event. It had a very positive impact on him.

In a single seat squadron with only 16 pilots, sometimes the workload gets a bit high.

However, within the last five years the Navy has increased the number of non-flying officers, thus relieving some of the collateral duties normally filled by aviators. The result is that fewer aviators spend time as division officers. I've made it a policy in this command that each JO aviator will get at least one division officer stint during his tour. The impressive thing is that two of my USNA grads received laudatory comments from my LDO admin officer, with 20 years of service, to the effect that they were the best division officers he had ever seen in his Navy career. To add to that, one of these officers requested to retum to maintenance for another division officer stint after doing six months in the operations department.

He's now my air-to-ground weapons training officer and still gets more requests from my enlisted men to be their re-enlisting officer than anyone else in my command, when they decide to re-up.

More specifically in response to your questions... Are the USNA grads showing up ready to become productive members of your team ? Absolutely. Not only are they ready, they are hungry to get into a position of greater responsibility, and they want to help this team.

Are their value systems correctly calibrated? Affirmative. When new officers check into this command, I chat with them about what they can expect from this tour, and what I expect from them. Integrity is priority one with me, and each one of these fine officers has the correct value system instilled to carry out and carry on and succeed in the fine tradition of the naval service.

Are they demonstrating the spirit and the energy you like to see in young warriors?

Absolutely. I addressed this in an earlier paragraph. These young officers understand, they're very motivated, and they're proud to serve their country.

I shared part of this letter with a good friend of mine, a warrior graduate from the Class of '42. He, like me, is a concemed Alumnus who remains actively engaged in the affairs of the Naval Academy on a routine basis. He said, "You know, it doesn't get any better than

How do they compare with other officers coming in ? Again, I believe I answered this in a previous paragraph, but I do notice a difference. Aviation skills will always vary from pilot to pilot. However, the officer-like qualities, which are critical to the morale and discipline of a unit, are qualities that can and are instilled in our midshipmen.

With retention being a big issue as it is today, the skill of taking care of your people is one of the many keys to retain those quality people who want to stay.

We started receiving our first complement of women in October of 2000. Since then we've had a total of 20 females check aboard. To date, all of our female gains have been enlisted personnel. Of those females that are still onboard, there are strong performers, and there are not so strong performers. I can honestly say that percentage wise they're probably doing as good or better than the male enlisted when you look at motivation and work ethic. It's been a pretty dam seamless transition for us. The bottom line is they're fitting in fine here on the squadron and on the ship. They get no preferential treatment and they're held to the same standard of performance as our male enlisted. The CAG staff and some of the other squadrons onboard have female pilots and NFOs assigned. They seem to be fitting in just fine. One female USNA grad serving on the CAG staff has impressed the living heck out of me. She is extremely professional, smart, and has helped that staff immensely.

Finally, I concur with your assessment that USNA is producing men and women of character who are prepared to take their places in the fleet fighting our nation's wars. You're right on the mark with that comment, Admiral. They are prepared, and they are taking their place in fighting the war on terrorism. That place is here on this carrier, forward deployed, projecting air power from the sea. They're making me proud, and I can tell you that their hard work, commitment, and dedication to duty will make them worthy of having a role in the history of naval aviation and the United States Naval Academy.

that. When you go to the tip of the spear, and you ask the guy that's commanding our graduates in combat about their performance, and you get that kind of report." ^L

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The Navy Honors African American Heroes

By Lieutenant junior Grade Michael Files '98, U.S. Navy Ed. note: In February we recognize the contributions African Americans have made to our country. The celebration of Black History Month was initiated by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who was bom to parents who were former slaves. He completed high school in two years and later earned a Ph.D. from Harvard University.

Woodson began Negro History Week in 1926 as a way to bring national attention to the contributions of black people throughout American history. In the early 1970s, the week of commemoration was renamed Black History Week, and in 1976, February was designated Black History Month. Woodson chose this time frame because it marks the birthdays of two men who greatly impacted the American black population, Abraham Lincoln (12 Febmary) and Ferederick Douglass (14 February). Here we recognize the contributions of African Americans to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

of staggering sums of money for the commercial exploitation of his inventions. Instead he gave them freely for the use of humankind and the nation. GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER was decommissioned on 18

March 1993 after 27 proud years of service.

Seven years later the nation would see its third ship named in honor of an African American. JESSE L . BROWN (DE-1089), commissioned

in February 1973, was named for the first African American Naval Aviator. Following on the heels of the Navy's desegregation order, Brown attended the Navy's pre-flight school and flight training. He received his commission as an ensign in April 1949. On 4 December 1950, during the Korean War, while on a close air support mission near the Chosin Reservoir, Ensign Brown's plane was hit by enemy fire and crashed. Despite efforts by other aviators, he could not be rescued and died in his aircraft. JESSE L . BROWN was decommissioned

in July 1994 and sold to the Egyptian Navy in 1995.

MILLER (DE-1091), named after Ship's Cook Third Class Dorie Miller, was commissioned in the same year as BROWN. Miller was "This marks the first time in this conflict that such high tribute has serving aboard WEST VIRGINIA when the Japanese bombed Pearl been made in the Pacific Fleet to a member of his race and I'm sure Harbor on 7 December 1941. Because of his physical strength, he that the future will see others similarly honored for brave acts." was assigned to carry wounded fellow Sailors to safety. Ordered to 窶認ADM Chester W. Nimitz, May 1942, during the presentation of Stiip's the bridge, he aided the mortally wounded captain of the ship. He Cook Third Class Dorie Miller's Navy Cross on board aircraft carrier subsequently manned a 50-caliber Browning anti-aircraft machine ENTERPRISE (CV-6) for his extraordinary courage in battle. gun. A nearby submarine tied to the pier and loaded with torpedoes In the Emancipation Proclamation, which went into effect on 1 credits Petty Officer Miller for its survival. Petty Officer Miller shot January 1863, President Abraham Lincoln stated, "I further declare down a Japanese bomber that was headed directly for the submarine. and make known that such persons, of suitable condition, will be He continued fighting until he ran out of ammunition and was received into the armed service of the United States to garrison forts, ordered to abandon ship.

On 24 November 1943, almost two years after the bombing of Pearl positions, stations, and other places, and to man vessels of all sorts in Harbor, Miller was serving onboard LISCOME BAY (CA-35) when a single said service."

On 7 April 1942, 77 years later, the Navy announced that African torpedo from a Japanese submarine struck his escort carrier. The American volunteers would be accepted for enlistment for general aircraft bomb magazine detonated and sunk the warship within minservice. Until then African Americans could only serve as mess utes. Miller was officially presumed dead one year later. MILLER was attendants. Six years later. President Harry S Truman signed Execu- decommissioned in October 1991. She was sold to Turkey in 1995.

The first of two ships named after an African American Marine tive Order 9981 desegregating the Armed Services. The following year, with the Class of 1949, the first African American graduated Corps Medal of Honor recipient is USNS PEC JAMES ANDERSON JR. (T-AK-3002). While serving in Vietnam on 28 February 1967, from the U.S. Naval Academy.

There are currently ten ships in the U.S. Navy named after African Private First Class James Anderson J r and his platoon were tightly American heroes who served their country honorably. The first ship, bunched together only 20 meters from enemy positions. Suddenly, HARMON (DE-678), was commissioned in August 1943. Her Name- an enemy grenade landed in the middle of the Marines and rolled sake, Mess Attendant First Class Leonard Roy Harmon, assisted in next to PFC Anderson. With complete disregard for his personal safety, evacuating and caring for the wounded during the Naval Battle of he grabbed the grenade, pulled it to his chest and curled around it as Guadalcanal, 13 November 1942 . He deliberately exposed himself it went off. Although several Marines received shrapnel from the greto enemy gunfire while attempting to protect a shipmate and was nade, PFC Anderson's body absorbed the major force. PFC Anderson killed for his action. HARMON served actively until 1947 and remained saved his comrades from serious injury and possible death. Today USNS PFC JAMES ANDERSON is prepositioned in Diego Garcia, Indian in the Reserve Fleet until 1967.

The Navy honored another African American 23 years later GEORGE Ocean in support of the U.S. Marine Corps.

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sile Submarine, was commissioned on 15 June 1966, and named in honor of one of America's greatest scientists and humanitarians. George Washington Carver was bom into slavery. He educated himself and advanced in the scientific and academic world. For more than 30 years he collaborated with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Plant Industry and found ways to improve agricultural practices through soil conservation and crop diversification, among other things. One of the most notable attributes of George Washington Carver is his refusal

African American Marine, was commissioned on 9 May 1987. Similar to PFC Anderson, Sgt Rodney Maxwell Davis was serving duty in 1967 during the Vietnam War when a large North Vietnamese force attacked his unit. Several members of the platoon were pinned down in a trench line by mortars, heavy automatic and small firearms. An enemy grenade fell in the trenches where his men were fighting, and without hesitation, he threw himself upon the grenade, saving his fellow Marines. DAVIS' homeport is Everett, WA.

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commissioned in 1998, is named in honor of the famous African American arctic explorer who, teamed with Robert E. Peary, discovered the North Pole in 1909. Unfortunately, Dr. Cook, a con artist, claimed he had reached the North Pole a year earlier. It was months before Dr. Cook's lie became known, but it was too late. Permanent damage had been done to the honor of Henson and Peary's expedition team. Henson was never given the recognition he eamed through the 18 years and seven extremely dangerous arctic joumeys. Since HENSON'S commission it has served devotedly under the Military Sealift Conmiands' Naval Oceanographic Command as a long-range ocean survey and research ship.

WATSON ( T - A K R 310) honors the Army Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Army Private George Watson, who distinguished himself on 8 March 1943 when Japanese bombers sank his ship. PVT Watson remained in the water and helped other soldiers reach their life rafts.

He then drowned because he was too tired to swim clear of the turbulence when the ship went down. WATSON was christened on 26 July 1997 and has been serving in the U.S. Navy Military Sealift Command as a Maritime Prepositioning Ship.

OSCAR AUSTIN ( D D G - 7 9 ) , Bath Iron Work's first Flight IIAArliegh Burke Class Aegis Destroyer, commissioned in August 2000, honors another Medal of Honor recipient. While serving in Vietnam on 23 February 1969, Private First Class Oscar Palmer Austin was standing watch in an observation post, which was subjected to a fierce ground attack by a large North VietQamese Army force supported by a heavy volume of hand grenades, satchel charges, and small arms fire. Observing one of his friends wounded and unconscious in a position MATTHEW HENSON ( T - A G S - 6 3 ) ,

exposed to hostile fire, PFC Austin left the security of his fighting hole and with complete disregard for his safety, raced to assist the Marine to a covered location. As he was doing this, he noticed an enemy grenade land nearby and leaped between the injured Marine and the grenade. Ignoring his own injuries, he tumed to the wounded man only to see a North Vietnamese Army soldier aiming a weapon at his unconscious comrade. PFC Austin threw himself between his comrade and the hostile soldier resulting in his mortal wound.

The tenth and final ship, PINCKNEY ( D D G - 9 1 ) is under constmction by Ingalls Shipbuilding and scheduled to be commissioned in 2003. PINCKNEY is named in honor of Navy Cook Third Class William Pinckney (1915-1975) who courageously rescued a fellow crewmember onboard ENTERPRISE (CV-6) during the Battle of Santa Cruz. When an explosion killed four of the six men at his battle station in an ammunition handling room, Pinckney and the other surviving sailor attempted to exit through a hatch to the hangar deck above. When the other man grasped the scorching hatch, he fell back and became unconscious. Despite the suffocating smoke, flames, and gasoline fumes surrounding him, Pinckney carried the sailor to safety.

These ten individuals honored by the Navy represent only a fraction of the African Americans who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Like these heroic individuals, the ten U.S. Navy ships who bear their names stood and will stand proudly as part of an unbeatable nation, God Bless America. -1^ LTJG Michael Files '98 is serving onboard GERMANTOWN (LSD-42) in Sasebo, Japan.

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n a classroom full of new ensigns in Newport, RI, a prospective commanding officer asked, "So, what are your biggest concems as you get ready to report aboard your first ship?"

Not too many months ago, my family and I watched these ensigns, then midshipmen, march around the Academy and play sports in the Yard. We watched young men and women, by visual impressions, still looking more like kids than those of us getting older recall our own youthful appearance to be. But a few months of training and a significant twist in history make these "kids" look pretty mature and ready to take the conn!

A handful of department head students, myself (a PXO student), and a PCO stood ready to answer their questions in the final days of training before these young officers fill the staterooms of those who have gone before. Just 12 years ago, I recall sitting in a similar classroom with similar concems. How will I lead? How will I get along in the wardroom? How can I get my arms around all of the new tasks that I must master? One student then and an equally perceptive student now summed it all up in a single question: How will I get through all of this without getting overwhelmed?

The wisdom of a lieutenant standing at the head of our class in the fall of 1989 seemed prophetic and memorable. He quelled our concems and created a sense of calm. Of course, from a new ensign's perspective, a junior lieutenant is still an icon, and as untrained mariners, we didn't know that a calm could precede a very nasty storm.

He told us that going to sea is as easy as coloring with crayons from the perspective of a child. Then he expounded upon "The Big Crayon Theory."

While he spoke specifically about life as a surface warfare officer, I believe most of his tenets apply to many aspects of a naval career I hope that where my memory fails to recall the exact details of his explanation, my own experience will fill in the gaps adequately. In any event, I feel compelled to record his wisdom here because my explanation in the class seemed incomplete and the topic certainly warrants recording for posterity.

The Big Crayon Theory simply states that when breaking down the complexity of an overwhelming number of duties and responsibilities, few of them are really more difficult than drawing with a single big crayon. How disarming does that sound? A big crayon isn't overwhelming at all. But, oh yeah, by the way, the crayon box has about 382 colors in it! So, the heart of his advice was not to fall into the trap of believing everything would be easy; or to believe there is even a somewhat small, finite number of requirements in totality.

Rather, the lesson he taught us is that everything can be done one color at a time, and it's usually no more difficult than trying to stay between the lines—with a big crayon.

I guess considering warfare as an artfitswell into this "crayon theory."

After 12 years as a naval officer, I think my SWOS instmctor was right. My favorite color has not changed much since I first opened my box of six color crayons as a child. Navy blue remains my preference to this day (even if the Navy and Crayola do not agree on the exact definition and shade). So, for the benefit of the 900 or so new ensigns and second lieutenants that were not in our classroom and are also reporting to their first commands, be encouraged. You've already mastered the basic life skill required to be a successful naval officer The Navy has done a pretty good job of printing the pages of the master coloring book. Myriad check sheets and instructions provide the boundaries to color within. In most cases, there is ample freedom to choose your favorite shade for drawing within each section of the

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image, and various shades of the primary colors are almost always permitted in the important sections. Some of the pages in the book will be blank just because the Navy wants you to create something new and imaginative. A few of the pages will include color by number instmctions since some of us have leamed the hard way that certain pictures can be difficult to reproduce the first time. And because some of your crayons will cost slightly more than six cents apiece, you won't be given too many to hold at any one time. If you break a couple, just remember to tell someone and keep using the pieces as long as they will work. If some of them become dull with wear, just ask and somebody will either find you a new one or help sharpen the point.

I was extremely impressed during my first formal encounter with the young officers of the Class of 2001. You will make a difference— a big difference—for many years to come. Please use the big crayons given to you with pride. Do your best as you lead and tmst that those appointed over you will also do their best. I hope you never hear someone say, "Sit down, shut up, and color," but if you do, just smile to yourself and remember how much fun that can really be. -L While talking with some of the ensigns, George Capen leamed that they are not receiving Shipmate in the mail yet. Please pass this issue along to those that are not on the mailing list and ask them to drop a note to Shipmate@usna.com. Shipmate is also accessible on the Alumni Association Web site, www.usna.cora.

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What is SACC SACC is the Service Academy Career Conference supported by the Alumni Associations of the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy and the Association of Graduates from the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. More than fifty Fortune 500 and other firms in corporate America recruiting academy graduates will attend.

Thursday, April 25, 2002 Interview Prep Seminar Friday, April 26, 2002 Breakfast (provided)

7 AM - 10 AM

Registration

9 AM - All Day

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Where is SACC The Washington, DC, i>lCCis held annually at the Ritz CarltonPentagon City in Arlington, Virginia. For reservations, please call 703-415-5000 and request the 5/4CC room rate. A list of local hotels offering a government rate will be mailed to all alumni registered for the SACC.

/SARDS www. jsards, com /SARDS is the Joint Service Academy Resume Database System, a FREE on-line resume database exclusive to academy graduates.

Once registered in/S>l/fZ)5 your resume will receive immediate exposure to recruiters attending the SACC. Please log on to the /S>1./?Z)5 website and register prior to the SACC.

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3 PM - 6 PM

Saturday, April 27, 2002 Interviews only if directly scheduled between company recruiters and candidates; Companies will contact you directly regarding any on-site interviews during the SACC.

Registration Fee The i!/4CC candidate registration fee is $35 and may be paid by check or credit card. Please mail the attached registration with payment and two copies of your resume—resumes must be one page/one sided. Please mail your registration—do not fax.

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alutnni NEW FOR 2002 Germany's Legendary Holiday Markets (November 29-December 1, 2002) — A w o n d e r l a n d of majestic castles, twisting medieval lanes a n d o p u l e n t palaces, all d e c o r a t e d for the holiday season. This fabulous eight-day voyage abord M.S. EUROPA takes you to 15thcentury towns throughout Germany where they have been celebrating the holidays with one of Europe's most endearing traditions, the C h r i s t k i n d l m a r k t , or C h r i s t m a s m a r k e t . S h o p a n d s i g h t s e e in Miltenburg, Wertheim, Wurzburg, Rothenburg, Banberg, Nuremberg, and others. 9 days/from $1895 (incl. air from Dulles)/A/wm«i Holidays.

SMALL B O A T WILDLIFE T R I P S - s o f t a d v e n t u r e s for everyone.

Baja and the Sea of Cortez-the Great Whales (March 9-16, 2002) A fully inclusive p r o g r a m in beautiful Mexico aboard the chartered M.V. WILDERNESS EXPLORER. W h a l e w a t c h i n g , d e s e r t h i k e s , a n d kayaking in the tranquil waters of the Sea of Cortez. 8 days/$2695 (incl. air)/Gohagan & Company.

B r i t i s h C o l u m b i a a n d A l a s k a ( S e p t e m b e r 9-18, 2 0 0 2 ) - t h e unspoiled beauty, of the sheltered coastline of the Pacific Ocean from Alaska's Inside Passage to British Columbia and d o w n to Seattle. 12 days/from $2860 (plus nit)/Clipper Cruises.

A L U M N I C A M P U S A B R O A D - o n e - w e e k trips that stay in one location, making day trips to the s u r r o u n d i n g areas.

-jevi Alumni College in Ireland (Kinsale) — Our September 2001 program has been moved to April 7-14,2002. We have some additional space.

Call for more information or visit the website for a complete online brochure. 9 days/$2295 (incl. air)/Alumni Holidays.

Alumni College D o w n Under (April 10-22, 2 0 0 2 ) - A great n e w p r o g r a m that visits two countries. Five days in Cairns (Australia), then five days in Tauranga (New Zealand). Extensions to Sydney or Auckland also available. 13 days/$3695 (incl. air)/Alumni Holidays.

Alumni College on the Rhine River (May 13-21, 2 0 0 2 ) - N o w a c a m p u s that floats! Cruise the Rhine River aboard the deluxe river cruiser M.S. ESMERALDA. Visit the Wine Road of Alsace, the Black Forest, Bonn, Mainz, Remagen, Worms, Baden-Baden, Heidelberg, and Strasbourg. 9 days/$2395 (incl. air)/Alumni Holidays.

Alumni College in the Italian Lakes District (July 15-23,2002) - Visit and cruise on Lake Maggiore and Lake Como, plus trips to Bellagio, Tremezzo, and Milan. 9days/$2295 (incl. air)/Alumni Holidays.

Alumni College in Scotland (August 7-15,2002) — A week in Sterling to see the amazing castles, palaces, and history m a d e famous in the movie Braveheart. 9 days/$2295 (incl. air)/Alumni Holidays.

Alumni College in Sicily (September 7-16, 2002) — Taormina is your home while you explore the architecture, Greek and Roman ruins, delicious cuisine, and friendly people of this wonderful area. Visit the golden temples of Agrigento, ride to the top of Mt. Edna. 9 days/$2295 (incl. ail)/Alumni Holidays.

Alumni College in Tuscany Chianti (July 21-29,2002) - A repeat of our 2001 sellout. $2295 (incl. air) E U R O P E A N RIVER C R U i S E S - L u x u r y river ships and a relaxing itinerary on the best rivers in Europe.

Europe's Golden Triangle (July 18-August 1, 2002) —A leisurely discovery of the N e t h e r l a n d s and Belgium aboard the M.S. EUROPA. Trip concludes with three days in Paris at the deluxe Intercontinental Hotel. 15 days/$3695 (incl. air)/Alumni Holidays.

Cotes du Rhone (April 23-May 6,2002) and (October 23-November 5,2002) — The deluxe M.S. CSZANNE, elegant and delightfully French, is your h o m e for a delightful journey on the Rhone and Saone rivers.

Begin with four days in Paris, and then sail slowly to Avignon with stops along the way, then on to Cannes. 13 days/$3795 (incl. air)/ Alumni Holidays.

2002 Waterways of Russia (May 15-31, 2 0 0 2 ) - T w o d a y s to explore the city of St. Petersburg, including a city tour a n d the H e r m i t a g e , then cruise the waterways of the Neva River, Volga River, a n d others while exploring the cities and sites along the way. End w i t h three days in Moscow. 13 days/$2995 (incl. air)/Gohagan & Co. Blue Danube (June 16-27,2002) - An all-inclusive p r o g r a m featuring the Wachau Valley and the D a n u b e River, aboard the M.S. ERASMUS. Visit the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Hungary, and the Slovak Republic. Includes three d a y s in Prague, p l u s all sightseeing and s h o r e e x c u r s i o n s . 12 d a y s / $ 3 3 9 5 ( i n c l . air f r o m D u l l e s ) / Alumni Holidays.

Normandy and the Seine River (September 4-15,2002) - A 12-day j o u r n e y f e a t u r i n g historic N o r m a n d y a n d t h e D - D a y beaches, including a seven-night cruise on the n e w M.S. SEINE PRINCESS. Visit Paris, Deauville, Honfleur, Rouen, Vernon, plus others. 12 days/$3995 (incl. air)/Gohagan & Co. Renaissance and the Po River (October 18-29,2002) - D e p a r t from Venice with its beautiful canals a n d bridges, then sail to Cremona, Verona, and others, then back to Venice. Take first-class train service on to Rome for three days in the "Eternal City," featuring private visits to the Vatican M u s e u m a n d the Sistine Chapel. 12 days/$3795 (incl. air)/Alumni Holidays.

D E L U X E L A N D P R O G R A M S - S p e c i a l land p r o g r a m s that explore an area of the w o r l d in d e p t h .

Mandarin China (April 28-May 15, 2 0 0 2 ) - 2 0 0 2 is the last year to see the Gorges of the Yangtze River before the river level is raised in 2003, so take advantage of this last o p p o r t u n i t y to see the sheer cliffs and towering m o u n t a i n s that will soon be n o more. 17 days/$5095 (incl. air)/Gohagan & Co. Canadian Rockies (June 15-23, 2002) —A deluxe journey by road and rail through the majestic C a n a d i a n Rockies, including Banff National Park, the sapphire blue Lake Louise, and Jasper National P a r k ' s C o l u m b i a ice f i e l d s . 9 d a y s / $ 3 9 2 5 ( p l u s air)/Travel Plans International.

Village Life in Wales (July 28-August 5, 2002) - s t a y in L l a n d u d n o while you explore the castles a n d history of the time of E d w a r d the First and others. 9 days/$2595 (incl. air)/Gohagan & Co. A N D S O M E T H I N G N E W T O T R Y - T r i p s w e are offering for the first time, or again by special request.

Florence Escapade (March 1-8,2002) — A week in fabulous Florence, to explore as part of our group and on your o w n . Your h o m e is the f a b u l o u s G r a n d Hotel Baglioni, w i t h its t r a d i t i o n a l F l o r e n t i n e atmosphere. 8 days/$1695 (incl. air)/Alumni Holidays.

C h a n g i n g Tides of History: T h e Baltics (June 2-15, 2 0 0 2 ) - A comprehensive look at history in the making, traveling the great trading route of Hanseatic merchants along the Baltic Sea's southern rim. Visit F i n l a n d , Russia, Estonia, Latvia, L i t h u a n i a , P o l a n d , Germany, and D e n m a r k d u r i n g a ten-day cruise aboard the M.S. KRISTINA REGINA. All excursions included. 14 days/From $3595 (incl. air from JFK)/Go/wgnn & Co. French and Italian Rivieras Aboard the Star Clipper (July 11-20, 2002) —Cruise the Mediterranean aboard the n e w STAR CLIPPER. 10 days/$2995 (plus air)/Travel Excellence.

These dates and prices are tentative, final a r r a n g e m e n t s will be listed in t h e b r o c h u r e . C o m p l e t e o n l i n e b r o c h u r e s a v a i l a b l e at w w w . u s n a . c o m , u n d e r p r o d u c t s / t r a v e l . For m o r e info, call Bobbi Collins at 410-263-4448, ext. 139.

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Travel with us—for peace of mind

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ince the tragic events of September 11 th and what has transpired in the aftermath, the landscape of travel has changed dramatically. As a tour planner and coordinator of programs for our Alumni and friends, we at the Naval Academy Alumni Association are working to find the best way to operate in this new envirorunent.

Two of our trips were cancelled during the week of the attacks; one that was to leave September 11th, and one that was to leave a few days later from Logan Airport (which remained closed). The first trip had to be cancelled, with passengers given the choice of taking a later trip or getting a combination of partial refunds and credit towards future travel. The second t r i p - o u r Alumni College in Ireland —has been rescheduled for April 7-14, 2002. As of now, most of the passengers have told us they will be able to join us. Our tour operators are working hard to accommodate travelers quickly, but with hundreds of travelers to process, patience is really appreciated.

This is certainly one of those times we could never have anticipated, and never planned for, but 1 am pleased to say our vendors reacted with great compassion and total professionalism. They are working with me on a daily basis to make adjustments to our 2002 schedule and look at domestic programs where appropriate. They understand many people will not feel comfortable making travel plans right away and have worked with us to make the sign-ups for trips as late as possible.

As of now, we have not cancelled any programs for 2002, and all are accepting reservations. We did not have any programs to the Middle East in our schedule, and most of our other programs are low-key locations, or on smaller ships. All our operators are the best in the business, companies that place safety above all else and are highly qualified to properly chaperone our travelers wherever they may go. Our travel partners are large tour operators in strong financial shape, companies that will weather the strains of the current marketplace and remain financially sound. I have confidence in their abUities to operate these tours and minimize the impact of new restrictions on our travelers.

N o w more than ever, I am pleased to offer our travel program to our Alumni and friends. Group travel is the best way to see the world, where someone else works out the logistics and worries about any last minute schedule changes. Someone else has pre-screened all locations —from hotels and ships, to the

individual sights you will see. Our groups are usually smaller and are not a huge presence where they go, so we can be discrete visitors to a location, not a huge tour group that attracts attention. Groups that have gone overseas since September 11th say that the reception from locals has been warm, welcoming, and sympathetic. I invite all of our travelers to enjoy travel again, and to do so with a group of fellow Alumni and friends. Whether it is a wonderful trip here in the U.S., or an international one, we invite you to see why group travel with the USNA Alumni Association is an experience not to be missed.

SOME UPDATES ON OUR 2002 PROGRAMS Voyage of the Vikings has been cancelled due to a problem with the ship's schedule. It has been replaced with Changing Tides of History (June 2-15, 2002) —a voyage aboard the same ship (M.S. KRISTINA REGINA) that will visit the Baltic Sea and ports in Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany, and Denmark.

The Classic Danube program has been changed to a shorter trip titled the Blue Danube (fune 16- 27, 2002) that will only visit the upper region of the Danube but will do so in more detail. A bridge near Novi Sad, Serbia, that was damaged during the war is under repair and ships will not be able to pass through that area, thus making it impossible to transit that part of the river.

We have added a great new program, Germany's Holiday Markets (November 29- December 7, 2002). Here is a chance to do your holiday shopping in the best holiday markets of Germany, and see the country all decorated in her holiday finest. Visit glass studios, craft markets, and workshops, plus sightsee to the wonderful churches and sights of the area. The M.S. EUROPA is your home for this wonderful journey.

Visit our Web site http://www.usna.com/Prod_Serv/Travel/ Travel.htm for online brochures and complete information on making reservations. We will also post any updates and changes as they occur.

Please contact me by mail, phone, or email if 1 can answer any questions or be of any assistance.

Bobbi Collins Manager, Alumni Travel

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While there is much to commend in this book, it has some limitations. The chapter dedicated to "The Lessons of Kosovo" detracts somewhat from the overall impact of the book. It provides a contemporary example of how far we still have to journey in the RMA, but it ifting the Fog of War by Admiral Bill does not draw as much water as the other chapters in the book and /Owens (with Ed Offley) is an ambi- might be skimmed by readers wishing to understand the more importious undertaking that seeks to engage the tant aspects of the author's message. reader on many levels. At one level, it One issue that is not entirely clear is what impact this book will presents a cautionary tale of the United have on facilitating a true RMA. Admiral Owens provides some deStates as an "exhausted superpower"— tail regarding his service, first as the Navy's Deputy Chief of Naval one that is unable to continue to meet its Operations for Resources, Warfare Requirements and Assessments, worldwide commitments unless radical the senior three-star position on the Navy staff, and subsequently as changes are made. At the next level, it the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff—the second highest seeks to provide background and nuance to the "revolution in mili- ranking officer in the military. During his exemplary service in these tary affairs" (RMA)—a term that the author points out is used far two crucial billets, he was able to affect some change and make some more often than understood. On another level, it explores the techno- headway in directing a Revolution in Military Affairs. However, as logical possibilities that—properly applied—could facilitate this the book notes, there is still much to be done. If the RMA gained little RMA, and it goes into some depth explaining the "system of sys- traction in spite of the author's strong advocacy and extraordinary tems" that ties these technologies together. On yet another level, it efforts to push it from inside the Pentagon, the reader may not be offers prescriptions for launching and winning this revolution in mili- sanguine that advocacy for the RMA now emanating from outside tary affairs—a victory the author asserts is vitally necessary to keep the system will have much impact. the United States from becoming an ineffective giant, incapable of 'While one may not agree with everything that the author presents winning the wars of the present, let alone those of the future. in this short, readable, and provocative book, one would hope those The book succeeds more often than it does not and is nothing if not responsible for making decisions regarding the future of the U.S. provocative. The themes in the book are similar to those that the au- military will at least read and attempt to understand this blueprint for thor has been forcefully articulating since his service as Vice Chairman a more capable military tomorrow, ^t• of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Those who have followed Admiral Owens' arguments over the years will find this book quite consistent with Have you read a book related to the Navy those overarching themes. While other books that deal with defense or Marines? Send a book review to issues and transforming the military are written by authors with, at shipmate @ usna. com best, peripheral association with the broad spectrum of military issues. Admiral Owens offers a genuine insiders' perspective regarding the transformation of United States military.

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Associate: RADM Ann E. Rondeau, USN, is the new commanding officer of the Naval Training Center in Great Lakes.

'25: CDR Donald O. Burling, USNR (Ret), has recently published a book he co-authored.

The Soldier, the Sailor and the Singer. '42: VADM Parker B. Armstrong, USN (Ret.), received the Montclair Kimberley Academy 2001 Distinguished Alumni Award.'45: Raymond B. Oliver has been admitted to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. '50: Robert J. White was one of six recipients of the 2001 Twin Cities International Citizen Award. '51: VADM William P. Lawrence, USN (Ret.), has been named an Honorary Member of the Class of 1981. '52: James G. Fuller was inducted into the Rogers (Washington) High School Walk of Fame. '57: RADM Ronald F. Marryott, USN (Ret.), has been named team leader for Annapolis Mayor Moyer's Security Team. '59: CAPT Mitchell L. Lathrop, USNR (Ret.), has been certified as a trial advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. '61: CAPT Robert E. McKeown, USN (Ret.), was appointed as vice president. Government Business Development for SpaceDev, Inc. RADM Virgil L. Hill Jn, USN (Ret.), has recently taken a position with Hill Solutions in Wayne, PA. '62: VADM Robert J. Spane, USN (Ret.), has been selected as Coronado's representative to the San Diego Unified Port District.'64: John E. Gorman has been named the chief operating officer of Headstrong.'65: LtCol Donald E. Bonsper, USMC (Ret.), has received the 2001 Rear Admiral John Jay Schiefflin Award for Excellence in Teaching at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA. C. Stedman Garber Jr. has been elected as the 2002 International Association of Drilling Contractors' Chainnan of the Board.

Jack A. Henry has been appointed as a member of the board of directors of Vodavi Technology, Inc. '66: William V. Rickey Jr. was recently elected to the board of directors of Public Service Enterprise Group. ADM C. Stevenson Abbot, USN (Ret.), has been selected to serve as Governor Tom Ridge's Deputy Chief of Domestic Security. Phillip G. Norton's company, ePlus, Inc., has been selected by Little & Associates to manage its supply chain and procurement processes. Eugene C. Burnham has been appointed as corporation secretary for the Summer Institute of Linguistics, Inc. and Wycliffe Bible Translators International, Inc. '67: RADM Stephen S. Israel, USNR, is the new national president of the Naval Reserve Association. Thomas C. Knudson has been promoted to senior VP responsible for Human Resources, Information Management, Corporate Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, and Corporate Image and Advertising at Conoco. '69: CAPT J. R. Hutchison, USN (Ret.), is the new director of Navy Programs for the Boeing Company. CAPT C. Thomas Burbage, USNR, led the Lockheed team that won the bid on the Joint Strike Fighter contract. '70: RADM William G. Sutton, USN (Ret.), is the new president of the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute. CAPT Gerard M. Farrell, USN (Ret.), is the new executive director of the Commissioned Officers Association of the U.S. Public Health Service. '73: RADM Roger T. Nolan, USNR, is the new commanding officer of Naval Reserve Readiness Command Northeast. RADM James M. Zortman, USN, is the new commander, Carrier Group Seven. RADM E. Martin Chanik Jr., USN, has been selected as commander. Carrier Group Three. RADM Thomas J. Kilcline Jr., USN, is the new assistant deputy chief of staff for Aviation. C.S. Mondelli Jr. is the new executive vice president. Sales and Marketing for Magnum Technologies, Inc. RADM Stephen S. Oswald, USNR, is the new vice president and program director of Boeing Space Shuttle. '74: Patrick J. Sullivan has been promoted to chainnan of the board of directors of Cytec Corporation. '75: CAPT Bernard C. Bailey, USNR, is the new chief operating officer of Art Technology Group, Inc. CDR Kerwin E. Miller, USNR, has been appointed interim executive director of the Washington, DC, Office of Veterans Affairs by DC Mayor Anthony Williams.

LtCol Raymond J. Enzenauer, USA (Ret.), has joined the faculty of the University of Tennessee College of Medicine-Chattanooga as an

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associate professor. Thomas C. Schievelbein is the new president of Northrop Grumman, Newport News. '76: CAPT Emory L. Chenoweth, USN (Ret), has retired from U.S. Navy after 26 years. His last duty station was commander. Naval Air Depot. CDR Robert B. MacDougall, USN (Ret.), is the new town administrator for Charlestown, RI. '77: CAPT Robert J. Gilman, USN, has been selected as the next commanding officer of NIMITZ. '78: CDR Michael E. McCaffrey, USNR, has been promoted to vice president for Manufacturing for Precision Castparts Corporation Specialty Products Inc. Charles N. Cone Hi's company.

Alliance Systems, received a rating of no. 33 on this year's Dallas 100 listing of emerging and privately held companies. '79: Duncan W. Richardson is the new chief equity investment officer of Eaton Vance Management. Robert V. Walters is the new chief executive officer of StratumS Networks, Inc. CDR Michael J. Foreman, USN, has been inducted into the tenth anniversary class of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame.'80: Richard L. China is the new chief operating officer of Integrated Electrical Services, Inc. Richard G. Episcopo has been promoted to executive vice president of Commercial Operations of SEQUENON Genetic Systems and will lead the company's Genetic Systems Business Unit. '81: Robert D. Ravener Jr. has been appointed to the Ramapo College of New Jersey Board of Governors. LCDR William H. Laughlin, USNRR's company was selected as one of the Raleigh, NC, Top FAST 50 by the Triangle Business Journal. CDR Randy S. Duhrkopf, USN, recently competed a tour as CO of VAQ-131 and is now chief of electronic warfare, Headquarters Allied Forces South in Naples, Italy. '82: Timothy P. Bacci was named chief executive officer of SiteROCK Corporation. '84: CDR John B. Fluhart, USNR, is the new commanding officer of VR-53. LT Ross M. Wilhelm, USN, recently received a master of science in electrical engineering from the graduate school at Virginia Tech. '85: Peter D. Martino has joined the Corcoran Group, marketing condos, co-op, investment, and rental property. John A. Ellegood has been assigned as NRC's resident inspector at the Perry Nuclear Power Plant in Perry, OH. Daniel J. La Fave has recently been promoted to partner at Quarles & Brady. Shaun P. Callahan is the Meow Mix grand prize winner. '87: LT John W. McGowan Jn, USNR, recently eamed his master's degree in organizational management from College Misericordia in Dallas, PA. LT Earl K. Wilson, USNR, was recently designated supervisory special agent and assigned to FBI Headquarters, Washington, DC, National Security Division. '88: LCDR John T. Santo Salvo, USN, has been named Military Officer of the Year at Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, Pearl Harbor, HI. '89: Robert P. Wilson is the new vice president of Strategic Alliances for firstRain, Inc. '91: Maj J. Darren Duke, USMC, has won an appointment to the prestigious Anna Sobol Levy Fellowship Program at Hebrew University in Jerusalem. David A. LaGassa has been promoted to business director for Hispanic Marketing for Capital One. Joseph T. Phillips has joined the commercial department of the Chattanooga office of Miller & Martin LLP. '92: John S. Lin has graduated from the University of Michigan Business School. LCDR Glen A. Viado, USNR, was selected as the new officer-in-charge of Cargo Afloat Rig Team A401 of the Naval Reserve Center, Syracuse, NY. '93: Michael S. Flatley, Kenneth W. Shropshire Jn, and Edward W. Balet have graduated from the University of Michigan Business School. '94: James F. Jackson Jr. and Matthew D. Friedlander have graduated from the University of Michigan Business School. '98: LTJG l\illio Celano IH, USN, graduated from the Submarine Officer Basic Course. LTJG Jennifer S. Baker, CEC, USN, graduated with distinction from the Basic Civil Engineer Corps Officer School.

'99: ENS Jeb S. Lyne, USN, and ENS Matthew R. Fomby, USN, graduated from the Submarine Officer Basic Course. '02: MIDN 1/C Emelia M. Spencer, USN, has been selected as a 2002 Rhodes Scholar MIDN 1/C Brian H. Steckroth, USN, has been selected as a Second Team AilAmerican by the National Soccer Coaches of America. MIDN 1/C Benjamin M. Heineike, USN, has been selected as a 2(X)2 Marshall Scholar.

'03: MIDN 2/C James R. Diefenderfer, USN, won the Junior Air Pistol Championship in June as a member of Navy's Collegiate Championship Pistol Team and finished second in Free Pistol at the Championship of the Americas in September <!/

A L L HANDS Seeking Aiumni Experiences am researching for my history honors thesis the Jewish experience at USNA and how the military incorporates diverse faiths.

Even if you are not Jewish, your recollections of Jewish classmates will be important to my study. Please contact me via email, m033186@ usna.edu, or by U.S. mail at MIDN Joel I. Holwitt, PO Box 13625, Annapolis, MD 21412 to discuss the project further.

MIDN 2/C Joel Holwitt '03

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USNA Men's Glee Club to Perform in Texas ark your calendars for several opportunities to attend a performance of the Naval Academy Men's Glee Club at several locations in Texas on their annual Spring Break tour. The Glee Club is scheduled to perform as follows: Houston, TX Saturday, 9 March 2002 8 p.m.

Grace Presbyterian Church, 1022 Ella Lee Tickets required/Contact USNA Alumni Chapter and Parents Club Reps 888-694-2789, ext. 200

M Pacific Fleet Commanders Conference he Class of 1970 leads the Pacificâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Pacific Fleet Commanders Conference held in San Diego, October 2001, brought together a number of Class of '70 grads. From 1 to r: RADM Robert "Chooch" Chaplin (ComNavForJapan), VADM John "Black" Nathman (ComNavAirPac), ADM Thomas Fargo (CinCPacFlt), VADM Tim LaFleur (ComNavSurfPac), RADM Dave Ellison (Superintendent, Naval Postgraduate School), and RADM Ken Slaght (ComSpaWarSysCom).

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West Pointers Invite USNA Grads to Celebrate USMA's 200th Birthday n behalf of the West Point Society of Annapolis, its President LTG John H. Cushman, USMA '44, invites Shipmate readers to a special Founders Day celebration at Alumni Hall. The party on Saturday, 16 March 2002 will commemorate the 200th birthday of United States Military Academy, taking place 200 years from the very day in 1802 when President Thomas Jefferson signed an Act of Congress establishing the United States Military Academy. (See the October 2001 Shipmate, p. 26, for a complete story.)

Recognizing more than a century and a half of close ties between the two academies, this 200th birthday party will be a joint USMA-USNA celebration. The West Point Society has invited key officials of the Naval Academy and its Alumni Association, as well as former USNA Superintendents who live in the Annapolis area. The Naval Academy band will provide music for dinner and dancing. The Corps of Cadets Bagpipers will also entertain the guests. Gen Andrew J. Goodpaster, USMA '39, former NATO Supreme Commander and former USMA Superintendent, will be the principal speaker.

Hoping for a sizable turnout, the West Point Society invites readers of Shipmate to visit its Web site (www.wpsoa.org) for further details and to register for the event.

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Sunday, 10 March 2002 1 p.m.

Moming worship service at Grace Presbyterian Church College Station, TX Monday, 11 March 2002 8 p.m.

George Bush Presidential Library & Museum Tickets Required San Antonio, TX Tuesday, 12 March 2002 7 p.m.

University United Methodist Church, 5084 DeZavala Road Tickets required/Contact USNA Alumni Chapter and Parents Club Reps Corpus Christi, TX Sunday, 17 March 2002 11 a.m.

Worship Service at United Methodist Church, 900 S. Shoreline Sunday, 17 March 2002 3 p.m.

Corpus Christi Cathedral Tickets required

Attention USNA Aiumni Dentists r. Chuck Knapp '80 is writing an article about Naval Academy Alumni who became dentists or dental specialists. If you are such an Alumnus, please contact him at charlesknapp@usa.net or 619-556-8254.

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Navy Hockey Alumni Game he annual Navy Hockey Alumni game is scheduled for 23 February 2002, 12-2:30 p.m., at the Dahlgren Hall ice facility.

Alumni practices are scheduled in Dahlgren on Friday, 22 February, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., and 9:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Interested Alumni should contact Bruce Valley '66 at 703-360-1726 or brucevalley@ earthlink.net.

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ALL HANDS New U S N A A A Chapters in the Works ongratulations to Jeff Peters '85 (JPeters@preti.com) for spearheading the effort to start a Maine Chapter headquartered in Portland. To date there are 86 Alumni members, officers elected, and bylaws were approved. The group has requested formal recognition at the spring '02 Board of Trustees meeting. In addition to Jeff serving as president, officers are Stuart Miller '70, vice president; Fred Dammann '57, secretary and Webmaster; Wiliam Drake '59, treasurer; and Board Members Richard Chandler '72, David Patch '66, and Michael Maixner '72.

Please contact Jeff via email for more information.

Eric Ruttenberg '88 (eruttenberg@titan.com) initiated the organization of the Dulles, VA, Chapter and already has approximately 100 members with hopes of more as word of this newly formed chapter spreads. The newly elected officers are: Eric Ruttenberg '88, president; Bob Brewer '75, vice president; Bob Moskal '93, treasurer; Pieire Thuot '77, secretary. Dan Deakin "88, Ed Drew '89, and John Wiles '74 were elected as members-at-large. We anticipate this chapter will also request recognition at the spring '02 Board of Trustees meeting.

Contact Eric Ruttenberg via email if you have any questions.

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D D Form 214 Warning istorically, VA, FFSC, RAOs, and other military affiliated groups, always have encouraged separating and retiring personnel to file their DD Form 214s with their county courthouse so they would have access to a legitimate copy in case their original is ever lost. By filing the form with a courthouse it becomes public record and a devious person can obtain your DD Form 214 and steal your identity. With such a document, a military ID can be obtained easily. NMPC is aware of the issue and perhaps a change in recommended safeguarding will be forthcoming.

Anyone can obtain a certified copy of a DD Form 214 following verification of social security number, which could be found on public record first.

There's more. To replace a lost military ID card you need a certified court copy of a DD Form 214. Most of the time a picture is also requested but not all the time. So long as an individual has a certified copy of his DD Form 214, which is available to anyone as it is public record, he would be able to obtain a military ID card! It appears that it would be easy for others to steal an identity and get a valid ID card to gain access to military bases.

Unfortunately, the down side to not filing the DD Form 214 with the county court is the hassle it can take to replace a lost DD Form 214. It can take months to get one replaced, if at all. The bottom line is safeguarding this important document. Make copies and keep the original in a safe place (kid, animal, and fire proof).

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Flags in Space n 10 December 2001, the astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the space shuttle Endeavour and the International Space Station paid tribute to those who died on 11 September. Among the thousands of flags aboard Endeavor, were 6,000 small American flags, which will be given to the families of the victims, badges and patches of the New York City Police and Fire Departments, a New York Fire Department flag, an American flag contributed by Pennsylvania state officials, a large American flag that was flying on top of the World Trade Center and later

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found in the rubble, and the Marine Corps flag, which was pulled from a damaged Pentagon office and featured on the cover of the November 2001 issue of Shipmate.

Last CH-46D Pilot Winged aval aviation has observed a historic milestone. The Helicopter Combat Suppoit (HC) community has flown the venerable CH46D Sea Knight for the past 30 years, and will transition to the MH-60S as a part of the Navy's Helicopter Reorganization Program.

On 11 October 2001, LT Peter Heidelberger '96 was winged as the last CH-46D pilot in a ceremony during the 2001 Gulf Coast Fleet Fly-In at NAS Whiting Field, Milton, FL. When the time came to present LT Heidelberger with his wings of gold, all CH-46D pilots in attendance joined the official party on the stage for the historic moment. The guest speaker was CAPT Charles Deitchman, commodore of Helicopter Tactical Wing Atlantic, who gave his original wings to LT Heidelberger and remarked, "I'd trade places with you in a second. Wear them with pride."

LT Heidelberger said, "I'm happy to be done and excited to be moving on."

Following completion of the Fleet Replacement Squadron, LT Heidelberger will be assigned to the HC-11 Gunbearers, San Diego, CA. CDR Barry White, executive officer of HC-11, was on hand to welcome the lieutenant and his wife,Angelika, to the Gunbearer family and present him with a squadron patch and nametag.

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M A I L BOAT LuTjEN Meets CHURCHILL NS Megan FFallinan's letter of 14 September 2001 to her dad brought to mind the loss of JIMS FIOOD, on 24 May 1941 in her first—and last—engagement with a German Warship, BISMARCK, in the Denmark Strait.

It struck me as quite ironic that LUTJENS (D-1 85) would meet WINSTON CHURCHILL as allies 60 years after the historic HOOD-BISMARCK engagement when ADM Lutjens, flying his flag in BISMARCK, met and, unfortunately, destroyed the pride of Winston Churchill's Navy. This time around, I am glad to see the Deutcheskreigsmarine on oui" side.

Robert A. "Bob" Swanke '52

Men of Honor: Pearl Harbor, 7 December 1941 questioned Shipmate's mentioning just a few Naval Academy Graduates at Pearl FFarbor, on 7 December 1941 (December Shipmate, p. 13).

There are many other Naval Academy graduates who were at Pearl FFarbor that day, some grievously wounded; others receiving honorable mention.

Leaving out so many, and just listing five names as the only ones present there, and those not able to participate, seems to give a false impression. Shipmate should do better!

RADM Francis J. Thomas '25

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The Rest of the Story recently picked up my copy of Shipmate, and tumed it over to find MAJ Dan Pantaleo on the front cover. In my best Forrest Gump imitation, I said to myself, "Major Dan, it's Major Dan." You see. Marine Corps MAJ Dan Pantaleo works across the room from me, in the Joint Tactical Radio System Joint Program Office in Rosslyn, VA. On 11 September, we were starting the day when we got phone calls to turn on the radio and check the Internet because the first plane had hit the World Trade Center. Then, the second hit, followed by the report that one hit the Pentagon. From the windows facing in that direction, we saw the billows of smoke from the Pentagon. All offices were secured and folks started heading home.

MAJ Dan, however, walked to the Pentagon, where he joined the rescue workers in helping get people out of the rubble, help finding victims, and spending several days on the mortuary detail.

The next day, on 12 September, they started knocking down some damaged areas, so as not to pose a threat to the rescue workers. Up in the exposed third floor, just inches from where the building had crumbled down, stood a Marine Corps flag, surprisingly unscathed by the turmoil, but now threatened by the rescue demolition. MAJ Dan, one of the few Marines on the scene, decided that the Marine colors would not be another casualty in the conflagration.

Asking numerous equipment crews, he finally found a crew who would lift him in a cherry-picker up to the ledge to retrieve the flag.

The Washington Post and local TV news reporters saw MAJ Dan and the fire crew carrying the flag away from the rubble, and captured the moment on tape and film. It was the kind of spontaneous moment that the folks on-site needed, and the effect was not lost on the local viewing public.

Later, he presented the colors to Gen Mike Williams '67, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps. That image was also captured by the Washington Post, and was selected by Shipmate for its cover photo.

Though he was filmed saving the colors, and served in the horrendous task of mortuary duty, Maj Dan refused requests for interviews from the media, asking them to concentrate, instead, on the firefighters and medics.

As for the rest of the story. Gen Williams is an Alumnus, but though Maj Pantaleo is not an Alumnus, he has a strong link to the Academy.

Wrestling fans may recognize him, because he recently detached from duty at the Naval Academy, where he was a varsity wrestling coach (Maj Pantaleo is a former All-Star and All-Service wrestling champ).

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n page 13 of the December issue of Shipmate you list Naval Academy graduates at Pearl Harbor. There are only five in the list. My recollection is that there were many more than five.

One in particular is my good friend Joe Taussig '41. He was not only there but lost a leg.

Corwin Mendenhall '39 Ed. note: The side bar entitled "United States Naval Academy Graduates at Pearl Harbor, 7 December 1941" on page 13 of the December Shipmate was meant to be a continuation of the article beginning on page 11, "Men of Honor: Pearl Harbor, 7 December 1941." We understand that there were many Alumni at Pearl Harbor on that day, but this article was intended to recognize our Alumni Medal of Honor recipients specifically. We apologize for any misunderstanding.

Navy Blue <S Gold pon reading the words at the bottom of page 164 in the October 2001 Shipmate, I thought that either my memory was failing me at an increasingly faster rate or I was looking at a new version of our school song. Referring to my edition of The Book of Navy Songs (1955 printing), page 10,1 noted some differences. In The Book of Navy Songs, the second verse (which begins with, "So hoist our colors,...") concludes with, "Unlowered shall those colors beAVhatever fate they meet/So glorious in victory/Triumphant in defeat." The ending of the second verse in Shipmate is completely different. Would somebody please explain what happened here. Additionally, I noted that the second and third verses have been reversed in order in the October 2001 Shipmate version.

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Ed. note: The verses quoted in the October "Last Call" came from the 1937 edition of The Book of Navy Songs and appear verbatim.

Upon looking further, it seems that the 1926 version of that same book matches CAPT Russell's 1955 edition. We asked our resident experts, Dr Barry Talley, director of the USNA music department, Mr. James Cheevers at the Naval Academy Museum, and Mr Gary LaValley, of the Nimitz Library Archives, if they might be able to shed any light on the subject. All three were able to confirm our findings, but none of them had an explanation of when or why the changes were made! So, we put forth this query to our senior readers—do you know when or why the words to Navy Blue & Gold have been changed and changed back over the years? Please let us know!

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College football has changed since the 1960s. We need to change Navy's schedule, and we need to do it ASAP. Losing time and again, is neither fun for players, nor fans. There are lots of smaller Division lA schools with whom Navy could compete. Plus, why not throw in some Division lAA schools? Keep Army, Air Force, and Notre Dame on the yearly schedule. Just glancing through the sports section of the newspaper, here's some recommendations to choose from for the rest of the schedule: Rutgers, Bowling Green, Temple, Duke, William and Mary, Vanderbilt, Princeton, Ohio, the Citadel, Wake Forest, Cincinnati, Memphis, Central Florida, Miami (Ohio), Kent State, Ball State, Western Michigan, Northem Illinois, Southem Methodist University, Toledo, and Tulsa. Fans will come to the games when they can see good competition. I'm a Navy football fan—let's bring anticipation and fun back to Navy football.

Curt Kemp '72 Ed. note: Navy has named a new head football coach. See p. 40.

n graduation in 1945, I was assigned to SOUTH DAKOTA, which was carrying ADM Halsey's flag for the Third Fleet. He went from Yokosuka in Jeeps with a contingent of Marines up to Tokyo to make the arrangements for the signing of the surrender of Japan on MISSOURI. When he came out of the govemment building, I was told, he saw parked near the line of Jeeps a 1938 Packard. He spoke a few words to the captain of the contingent who proceeded to remove the driver of the Packard and open the rear door for ADM Halsey. When a Japanese functionary loudly protested that this was Minister So and So's car, Halsey replied (I was told), "Hell, man, you stole it from us in the Philippines. I'm just reclaiming American property."

When he retumed aboard SOUTH DAKOTA, his chief of staff spoke to the officer of the deck who spoke to a new ensign telling him to get a working party to bring the ship and "package" that the admiral had on the dock. In answer to the ensign's question, the deck officer said, "It's an automobile."

A couple of months later, we off-loaded the car in San Francisco.

Many years later, I read ADM "Bull" Halsey's obituary in the newspaper. It noted that he had become somewhat "eccentric" in his later years, and as evidence of this "eccentricity," they noted that to the end of his life his car was a 1938 Packard.

I tingled all over when I read that.

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n I December 2001, Navy concluded a football season in which the team did not win a single game. I heard all sorts of conrunents about the character of the players and how respectable they are. I heard and read many other platitudes about our players and about the Brigade in general, but I take exception to the terms "winless" and "losing." Sure, we came out on "01 Navy Football Team the short end of the score in each game Navy played this year. It seems that Navy loses a lot of games these days, but ten times Navy suited up and took to the field. Ten times the players ran through the tunnels to cheering crowds. Ten times they played 60 full minutes of 100% football. Georgia Tech, for example, while beating Navy 70-7 still had to play its game to the last second. Ten times the players representing the Naval Academy stood at attention while Navy Blue & Gold rang out after each game.

Ten times the Navy players congratulated the other team. Ten times, though disappointed, the Navy players walked off the field with their heads held high, justly proud of their best efforts.

Navy football encompasses a lot more than Saturday afternoons.

Beginning in August they gathered. These college student-athletes had not even enjoyed a full summer off. They had gone on their respective cruises; they had attended their Spa-Tra-Mids and Ac-Tra-Mids, their duties on Plebe Detail, and their other training opportunities around the world. They may have had a total of six weeks off. They came together in the hot August sun and began their preparations for a very long season. Every day they practiced. Navy practices are just like the gamesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;100% effort. They were asked to pay the price, and they paid it gladly. Their rewards were nothing compared to what civilian college football players receive. At Navy, football players do not have to march in parades. They may still have training tables, but that's hardly a great benefit for any of them except the Plebes. Otherwise, Navy players still have all the requirements of every other member of the Brigade. The military development responsibilities remain. The scholastic requirements remain. The discipline remains. Life in Bancroft Hall has its own consistency, with no one ever totally exempt.

Navy football this year wasn't just about the starters or those who played in the ten games. Consider those men on the practice teams.

When I played football in high school, we called ourselves scrubs or meat squads and maybe a few other things. Does anyone wonder what it was like this year for the players whose only hope was to play the role of the opposing team in practice, drilling the first teams and helping prepare for the games? What grand fortitude these players showed all year long. They made all the sacrifices everybody else made. They

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got no real tangible rewards, just like the starters. Unlike the starters, though, nobody ever carried them shoulder-high around King Hall, the Midshipmen's Wardroom, which we called the mess hall. No one chanted their names at pep rallies. No one wrote about them in the newspapers.

If they are lucky, they will have a yellow N to put on their bathrobes or jackets. Most of them will not be so lucky. There is hope for next year.

They lived out that hope every day this season. All these weeks since August they have labored, sacrificing valuable study time and making up their class assignments and exams, many suffering lower grades at an institution which values them tremendously as people, students, future officers, while at the same time demanding that the highest academic standards be met by them, as well as all the other students there.

At the end of the semester, they went on Christmas leave. They retum to the Dark Ages. They return to the same demanding academics. They retum for their continued development as junior officers to lead our nation's sailors and marines. There will be no bowl game parades or patties for them. There is only a return to life in the shadow of the Chapel dome, within earshot of the bells of Mahan Hall. They will march during Commissioning Week at a minimum. Those who do not graduate will go off to their summer training again. And next August, they will gather once more to prepare for another season.

Among other things, character is a large part of college football at Navy. Our Midshipmen competed with dignity, full effort, and respect.

It takes a lot of courage to go out, day after day, giving 100% when one knows or suspects that the result will be a losing score on Saturday. We may leam many valuable lessons from them. Our Midshipmen lost the scoring contest in each of their ten games this year, but they won every other thing there is to win in football, and in life, -lCraig Corbett '73 played company sports at USNAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;soccer, field ball, and slowpitch Softballâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;winning the Brigade Championship in Softball during his Plebe Year. Corbett resigned from the Academy after two years and continued his studies at the University of Florida. He graduated with a bachelor of science in 1973 and a juris doctorate in 1975. Corbett practiced law for 18 years and then went to seminary at Emory University, graduating in 1996 with an master's of divinity. He is a former United Methodist pastor, again practicing law in Oriando, FL. He is a Blue & Gold Officer and has served as a member of several congressional committees selecting nominees to USNA. Plioto courtesy of Andrea Cnmpt>ell

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Paul Johnson Named Head Football Coach at U S N A aval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk announced Sunday that Paul Johnson will be the 36th head football coach at the Naval Academy. Johnson comes to Navy from Georgia Southem, where he has posted a 62-9 (.873) record, won two straight I-AA National Championships (1999 and 2000), five straight Southern Conference championships, and has been named the Division I-AA National Coach of the Year four consecutive times (1997-2000).

Johnson, whose team defeated Appalachian State, 38-24, in the I-AA quarterfinals, will continue to coach the Eagles (12-1) in its bid for an unprecedented third straight national title.

"I am extremely pleased that our search has come to such a successful conclusion," said Gladchuk. "The Naval Academy has attracted one of the most accomplished football coaches in the game.

Paul's incredible background of winning coupled with the respect he has eamed from virtually everyone in the profession instills credibility and confidence in our ambition to retum Navy to the ranks of our nation's elite programs. We are impressed with his commitment to education and to the welfare of his student-athletes. Our midshipmen will benefit greatly both on and off the field from his leadership, vision, organizational skills, and his will to win."

Johnson comes to Annapolis with a long list of accomplishments, none more impressive than his .873 career winning percentage as a head coach, which is far and away the best active winning percentage in all of Division I football. Tennessee's Phillip Fulmer (.826, 95-20) ranks a distant second.

Since Johnson took over as head coach at Georgia Southem in 1997, he has retumed the Eagles to national prominence—statistically and in the won-lost ledger. In addition to Georgia Southem's 62-9 mark, the Eagles have scored 2,838 points (40 points per game), picked up 25,757 rushing yards (362.8 yards per game), 7,721 passing yards (108.7 yards per game), and 33,478 total yards (471.5 yards per game).

In addition, GSU has scored 378 touchdowns in the Johnson Era—an average of 5.3 per game. The Eagles' scoring margin under Johnson is -1-21.5 (40.0-18.5). He began at Georgia Southem in 1983 as defensive line coach and was promoted to offensive coordinator in 1985.

Johnson picked up a milestone victory in last year's I-AA National Championship game against Montana. Not only did the 27-25 victory give Georgia Southem its second straight national title, but it was Johnson's 50th career win in four seasons. Only three other coaches in the history of Division I football have won 50 or more games in four seasons as Johnson joined Walter Camp (1888-1891, 54-2 at Yale), George Woodruff (1892-1895, 53-4 at Penn), and Bob Pmett (1996-99, 50-4 at Marshall) on the exclusive list.

Johnson took over a Georgia Southem program in 1997 that was 4-7 the previous year and orchestrated a tumaround which ranks among the NCAA's best ever, directing the Eagles to a 10-3 record.

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which equaled the school's best mark since 1989. His rebuilding efforts were justly rewarded by his peers and media members as he eamed Southem Conference Coach-of-the-Year honors while also picking up national tributes from the American Football Coaches Association and American Football Quarterly.

In 1998, Johnson guided the Eagles to a perfect 11-0 regular season record and the school's sixth NCAA Division I-AA Nadonal Championship Game appearance before finishing with a 14-1 mark.

He directed a high-powered offensive unit that tied or broke 100 records during the campaign, and again, eamed the league's top coaching honor and received national praise as the recipient of the Sports Network's Eddie Robinson Award—symbolic of the division's national coach-of-the-year selection.

In 1999, Johnson got Georgia Southem back to the national championship game and this time they won it, as the Eagles finished 13-2, broke 197 records, and won the school's fifth national title. For his efforts, Johnson was honored as the 1999 American Football Coaches Association and Chevrolet I-AA National Coach of the Year.

The Eagles came back in 2000 and won its second straight national championship, posting a 13-2 record. Johnson was named the American Football Coaches Association I-AA Coach of the Year.

In four-plus seasons, Johnson's squads have broken or tied 389 individual and team school, conference, playoff, or stadium records, ranked in the top ten in 21 statistical categories, and produced 31 AllAmerica selections.

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NAVY A T H L E T I C S Johnson was Navy's offensive coordinator in 1995 and 1996 and his spread offense made an immediate impact as the offense broke five school records during the Mids' five-win season in 1995, equaling the most wins by a Navy team since 1990.

Navy came back in year two under Johnson and exploded, posting a 9-3 record, including a 42-38 victory over Califomia in the Aloha Bowl. It was Navy's first winning season since 1982 and one of only two winning seasons the Mids have had in the last 19 years (the other being in 1997 when Navy went 7-4 running the spread offense under the direction of Johnson protege Ken Niumatalolo). Navy's appearance in the Aloha Bowl was the Mids first bowl appearance since 1981 and just its ninth bowl appearance in school history. Navy finished the '96 season ranked fifth nationally in mshing offense (283.6 yards per game), 31st in total offense (407.7 yards per game), and 22nd in scoring offense (31.8 points per game).

Though Johnson left for Georgia Southem after the 1996 season, his offense remained for two more years, as McCoy became just the tenth quarterback in NCAA history to rush for 1,000 yards and pass for 1,000 yards in a season in 1997. McCoy had 20 mshing touchdowns in '97, a NCAA record for quarterbacks.

Prior to joining the Navy staff, Johnson spent eight seasons as the offensive coordinator at the University of Hawaii. He helped guide the Rainbows to their first-ever Western Athletic Conference title and their first-ever bowl appearance coordinating an explosive offense that broke or equaled over 160 school records.

While at Hawaii from 1987 to 1994, Johnson developed a successful offensive unit, which eamed top 20 I-A statistical rankings in scoring offense, total offense, and mshing offense during six of his eight seasons. He eamed Top Offensive Coach honors in the WAC and was named one of the top ten assistant coaches in the country by The Sporting News.

Johnson's coaching career began when he was offensive coordinator and line coach at alma mater Avery County (NC) High School in 1979-80. He accepted the offensive coordinator's position at Lees McRae Junior College in 1981, leading his offensive unit to a sixth-place national standing among NJCAA total offense leaders.

Johnson, a native of Newland, NC, eamed his bachelor of science degree in physical education from Westem Carolina in 1979, followed by a master of science degree in health and physical education from Appalachian State in 1982.

He and his wife, Susan, are the parents of a daughter, Kaitlyn (8).

Skaggs Named Honorable Mention Ali-American by Football News avy punter 3/C John Skaggs (Pensacola, FL) was named Honorable Mention All-America and First-Team All-Independent

by Football News.

Skaggs averaged 44.8 yards per punt for the season, which was the fifth-best average in the country and broke the 60-year-old school record of Bill Busik '43, who averaged 43.8 yards per punt in 1941.

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Army-Navy Update 2001-2002 record against Army: 6-6-l(.500) 2001-2002 N-Star record against Army: 6-3-1 (.650) Last five years against Army: 103-35-2 (.743) Last five years N-Star record against Army: 71-23-2 (.750) 2001-2002 N-Star victories over Army: Golf, Men's Cross Country, Women's Soccer, Sprint Football, Women's Swimming, and Men's Swimming 2001-2002 Results Volleyball: Lost 3-2 (N-Star match); Lost 3-0 Sprint Football: Lost 24-7; Won 17-10 in overtime (N-Star game) Golf: Won 740-769 (N-Star match) Tennis: Lost 5-2 Women's Cross Country: Lost 19-40 (N-Star meet) Men's Cross Country: Won 25-30 (N-Star meet) Men's Soccer: Tied 0-0 (N-Star game) Women's Soccer: Won 1-0 (N-Star game) Women's Swimming: Won 196-104 (N-Star meet) Men's Swimming: Won 160-83 (N-Star meet) Football: Lost 26-17 (N-Star game) Navy and CBS Agree to Three-Year Contract Extension aval Academy Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk announced that the Naval Academy has agreed to a three-year contract extension with CBS to air the Navy-Notre Dame game. CBS will air the 2002 game in Baltimore, the 2004 game at the Meadowlands and the 2006 game at a site to be determined.

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Gaddy Selected for East-West Shrine Game avy wide receiver 1/C Jeff Gaddy (Charlotte, NC) has been selected to play in the 77th Annual East-West Shrine Game, scheduled for 12 January at Pac Bell Park in San Francisco, CA. The East-West Shrine game is considered the premier all-star football game, as NFL scouts and player personnel directors select players for the game.

Gaddy is the 18th Navy player to be selected for the game and the first since 1994 when tight end Kevin Hickman '95 was invited to play. Gaddy led Navy in catches and receiving yards in his first year as wide receiver after playing three seasons at comerback. Gaddy ended his 1/C campaign with a team-high 24 catches for a team-high 365 yards. He averaged 15.2 yards per catch and two touchdowns.

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Steckroth Finishes Career W i t h 20 Shutouts or the first time in 26 years, a member of the Navy men's soccer team was named All-America. Keeper Brian Steckroth (Little Silver, NJ) was named to the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) All-America second-team. The last players to earn All-America honors at Navy were Bmce Montgomery '76 and Tom Panik '76 in 1975. Steckroth became the 42nd All-America in the history of Navy soccer.

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NAVY A T H L E T I C ^ > Steckroth, a first-team All-South Atlantic selection and 2001 Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year, is a three-time firstteam All-Patriot League honoree and has been ranked in the top-five nationally in goals-against-average for most of the season. He is currently fourth (0.49), allowing just nine goals in over 1,656 minutes between the pipes. He posted nine shutouts this season, closing out his career with a total of 20, posting a 32-15-6 record, 228 saves, allowed 53 goals, and compiled a GAA of 0.97 in 4,936 minutes of work.

Navy scored just 19 goals as a team this season. Taking away Navy's four goals against Fordham, three against Colgate, and two against Delaware, the Mids scored just ten goals in 14 games, losing just three of those games. Along with Steckroth, 2001 All-Patriot League defenders 2/C Bobby Chemeski (Timonium, MD) and 2/C Matt Wilson (Nashua, NH), and 1/C Nick Huber (Kingwood, TX) helped hold opponents to just ten goals all season.

2002 Navy Baseball Schedule or the upcoming spring season Navy retums eight starting position players and three of its top-starting pitchers.

Date Team Location 9 Febmary Duke Durham 16 Febmary Old Dominion Norfolk 22-24 Febmary Service Academy Spring Classic Millington 23-24 March Penn State Annapolis 30-31 March Army Annapolis 6-7 April Bucknell Lewisburg 10 April Maryland College Park 13-14 April Holy Cross Annapolis 17 April Maryland Annapolis 27-28 April Lehigh Annapolis Navy will travel to Florida during Navy's spring break period and will play at leastfivegames in DeLand and Jacksonville against Stetson, Rhode Island, and NCAA Division II semifinalist North Florida.

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Men's Swimming Wins I Ith Straight N-Star avy posted victories in the first five events on its way to a 16083 men's swimming and diving victory over Army in Lejeune Hall.

Navy set the tone for the day with a dramatic victory in the opening 400 medley relay race. Heading into the final 50 meters. Army's Richard Babbitt held a slim lead over Navy's 2/C Adrian Rawn (Greenwich, CT), but Rawnâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;who spent all fall competing for the Navy water polo teamâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;posted a final 50-meter time of 26.91 to outtouch Babbitt who was timed in 27.18, to give Navy the narrow 3:49.52-3:49.79 victory.

Navy's 2/C Sumner Rollings (Poway, CA) outkicked teammate 1/C Tim Ray (Rochester, NY) to win the 800 freestyle in a time of 8:22.01, with team captain 1/C Garrett Kulczycki (Vero Beach, FL) also scoring points for the Mids with a time of 8:34.58. After 3/C Thatcher Carr (Shaker Heights, OH) won the one-meter diving event

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for Navy, 3/C Marshall Boyd (Pittsburgh, PA) narrowly edged Army's Lucas Meyers to post another Navy victory in the 200 freestyle.

Navy then went 1-2 in the 50 freestyle, with 1/C Brett Cline (Virginia Beach, VA) posting a 22.92 to win over teammate 3/C Terrence Fenningham (Philadelphia, PA).

Army stopped Navy's run of victories by winning back-to-back swimming events, with Daniel Downs winning the 200 individual medley, and Sebastian Rodriguez leading a 1-2-3 finish for the Black Knights in the 200 butterfly.

Navy's Carr began another string of victories for the Mids by capturing the three-meter diving event with a score of 313.80. Cline then picked up his second victory of the day by winning the 100 freestyle in a time of 51.17.

The Midshipmen clinched their 1 Ith-straight N-Star victory in style by finishing 1-2-3 in the 200 backstroke. 2/C Mike Heiny Jr. (Advance, NC) led the Navy trio with a winning time of 2:04.74, with 2/C Jimmy Battista (Port Richey, IT..) finishing second, and 4/C Chris Speicher (Cape May, NJ) placing third. Navy would again have the top-three swimmers in the following race, the 400 freestyle, as Rollings eamed his second victory of the day with a time of 4:01.70, placing just ahead of Boyd and 4/C Jake Keefe (Cincinnati, OH).

Army won the final individual race of the day as Mychajlo Eliaszewskyj recorded a time of 2:17.27 to win the 200 breaststroke.

The meet ended the same way it started, with Navy winning a close relay race. Rawn, 3/C Jon Rank Jr. (Miami, IT.), Boyd, and Cline composed the winning 400-free relay team with a time of 3:25.32.

Navy Tops Army for 13th-Straight Year in Women's Swimming avy won 12 of 16 events and cmised to its 13th-straight women's swimming and diving victory over Army at Lejeune Hall. The Mids topped the Black FCnights 196-104, scoring the third-highest points in the 21-year series history.

Navy jumped out early on Army, taking a 44-11 lead after just three events. After the Mids won the 200 medley relay. Navy's 3/C Jessica Box (Coral Springs, FL) and 4/C Meakin Poor (Winnetka, IL) came from behind to finish 1-2 in the 800 freestyle over Army's Stacey Kalota. 4/C Megan Welsh (Fort Lauderdale, FL) then won the 200 freestyle in a Lejeune Hall and Navy record time of 2:04.82.

The 200 free would be the first of three victories of the day for Welsh. She would later add another Navy and pool record to her name with a 58.23 in the 100 freestyle, then recorded a 4:28.37 in winning the 400 freestyle.

3/C Laurie Felker (Ellicott City, MD) won a pair of events on the day for the Mids in her first Army-Navy meet. Felker captured the 100 and 200 breaststroke events in times of 1:13.51 and 2:41.29, respectively. Team captain 1/C Melissa Hawley (Brentwood, TN) won both the 200 butterfly (2:22.11) and 200 individual medley (2:22.71) events for Navy to raise her career victory total against Army to nine, including her fourth straight victory in the 200 individual medley.

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NAVY A T H L E T I C S Navy newcomers 4/C Stephanie Brown (Midland, TX) and 4/C Tori Throckmorton (Ann Arbor, MI) each claimed one victory, with Brown winning the 200 backstroke (2:21.10) and Throckmorton capturing the 100 butterfly (1:06.37).

In addition to winning 12 events, the Mids swept the top-three places in four events.

Intercollegiate Sailing's Emmy Spencer Named a 2002 Rhodes Scholarship Recipient "avy intercollegiate sailing 1/C Emmy Spencer (Rockville, MD) was named a 2002 Rhodes Scholarship recipient, it was announced by the Scholarship's trust Sunday. Spencer becomes the 35th student in United States Naval Academy history to receive this award.

Spencer is the crew member for senior AllAmerica skipper and team captain 1/C Travis Weber (Surf City, NJ), and is a vital member of the 12th-ranked intercollegiate squad. Weber and Spencer have combined to consistently place their two-person boats in the top ten of nearly every regatta they have sailed in.

The winners were selected by eight regional committees from among 925 applicants who were endorsed by 319 colleges and universities throughout the nation.

Rhodes Scholarships, created in 1902 by the will of British philanthropist Cecil Rhodes, provide two or three years of study at Oxford University in England. Winners are selected on the basis of high academic achievement, personal integrity, leadership potential, and physical vigor, among other attributes.

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Varsity Squash Wins Alumni Match n a surprisingly competitive match held Homecoming Weekend on the Naval Academy's varsity squash courts, a team of Alumni players spanning 46 years '55 to '01 lost a well-fought battle to this year's varsity squad, 14-7. The annual match is known as the Bowen Cup in honor of the late VADM Hal Bowen, a nationally ranked senior player who organized the competitions for many years.

Navy Squash Alumni vs. Varsity Team: Bud Parker '55 vs. Robert Zaborowski '04 A 3-0 Pete Latimer '60 vs. Jeb Barrett '05 V 3-1 Lloyd Abbot '65 vs. Fidel Sanchez '03 V 3-2 Steve Abbot '66 vs. Yeonjin Yang '03 A 3-0 Dwight Caldwell '66 vs. Nicholas Bitting '04 V 3-0 Geoff Shearer '72 vs. Kent McLaughlin '05 V 3-0 Jim Stavridis '76 vs. Bill Schmermund '03 A 3-0 Miguel Becerril '78 vs. Michael Osterhaus '04 V 3-1 Dave MacEslin '80 vs. Gavin Morrison '05 V 3-0 Jon Wall '81 vs. Mike Brennan '05 V 3-0 Al Camaisa'82 vs. KinleongHo V 3-1 BrianSolo'86 vs. Mason Berry'04 V 3-1 Gordon Wilson '91 vs. Andrew Kinard '05 A 3-0 Rob Patrick '92 vs. Edson Greenwood '03 V 3-1 Andrew McCartney '92 vs. Matt Fisher '02 V 3-0 Casey Garwood '93 vs. Steve Huber '02 A 3-0 Jay Matzko '93 vs. Jon Cox '03 A 3-1 Dale Klein '96 vs. David Hicks '04 V 3-0 Jeremy Orr'96 vs. Milton Liu'04 A 3-1 Andrew Crawford '01 vs. Andy McCann '02 V 3-0 Clint Lawler '01 vs. David Haile '03 V 3-0

Navy Squash benefits from the efforts of Friends of Navy Squash (PONS), a group of Alumni headed by Steve Abbot '66 and Pete Latimer '60. FONS is planning to fund improvements of Navy's squash facilities at Halsey Field House, including viewing stands and locker rooms, and to support the varsity program in years to come.

These improvements would enable the squash team to practice in regulation size international softball courts and give Navy the opportunity to host the Intercollegiate Championships. Of note, the national championship trophy is the Potter Cup, named after the longest serving squash coach in national history. Navy's Art Potter.

For more information contact CAPT Perry Marfini '71, U.S. Naval Academy Foundation, 410-293-1957.

Navy Hockey Alumni Game he annual Navy Hockey Alumni game is scheduled for 23 February 2002, noon-2:30 p.m., at the Dahlgren Hall ice facility.

Alumni mst-removal sessions are scheduled in Dahlgren on Friday, 22 Febmary, 4 p.m.-5 p.m., and 9:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Former West Point offensive hockey great and current Navy head hockey coach Rick Randazzo has his young, speedy squad scoring in bunches this year. Nationally ranked as a club sport, their record at this writing is 13-4, and they have been invited to join the NCAA should Academy officials concur. More and younger Alumni hockey players are needed to bolster the Alumni team and to ensure that Navy Hockey's A Team knows it's been in a game with the Long Blue Line on 23 Febmary.

For questions or to become involved in continuing Navy Hockey Alumni support for the team, please contact Bruce Valley '66 at 703360-1726 or brucevalley@earthlink.net.

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One of the grand old men of the U.S. Naval Academy celebrated a very, very special event on Saturday evening, 8 December 2001. C A P ^ Arthur H. "Speed" Graubart, USN (Ret), who is the 7th oldest living graduate of USNA, celebrated his 100th birthday! Speed sent out the most wonderful "flyer" announcing the event. It was entitled Speed Crosses the Century Bridgeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and depicted was a photo of him as a very young child (probably 2 or 3 years old) on the left, and a recent photo of him on the right...with a natural stone bridge between the two photos. In the recent photo, his Naval Academy Class ring was quite visible, as was his Navy tie, and he was wearing a Navy type ballcap, with the name of the German Cruiser PRINZ EUGEN which he commanded, and sailed 46

across the North Atlantic in 1945. In his left hand was the cigar that he often enjoys.

Speed, who swims a few laps in his Palm Beach home's swimming pool, most every day, is a man of many interests. He follows the news carefully and completely every day, via television, audio, large print literature, and conversation/discussion. He is a regular at the weekly Kiwanis meetings held at The Breakers. His memory is fantastic and he delights any listener with stories of yesteryear, comments on the here and now, and jokes that he tells so well. When John Butterfield '59 (former executive director of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports) commended Speed for his swimming and commitment to exercise (he walks a little every day as well), CAPT Graubart was quick to say "You know I smoke cigars and I enjoy a good drink each day..." and he added, "If I could see a little better, I might even be chasing the girls!" Everyone enjoys a good laugh and encourages Arthur to keep on doing what he is doing. It seems to work very well for him!

On the flyer which detailed the cocktails, dinner hours information, and the location (his home at 261 Nightingale Trail, Palm Beach FL 33480, 561-842-1863), catch this difference. Smoking permitted (including pipe and cigar). Non-smokers may retire to the patio (discussion of health problems strictly prohibited.) Recommended gift: your presence!

For those coming from out of town, Speed had hotel information, etc. We shall have to report later as to who came from where, and what the attendance was like.

You should know that CAPT Graubart has been a very active, regular member of the Palm Beach Chapter meetings. He delights in saying a few well chosen words, which usually include how much the Naval Academy meant to him. It is absolutely amazing to hear him lead the singing of the "Armored Cruiser Squadron" (he remembers more of the verses than most Plebes of last year's Class), and you

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better believe he brings tears to many an eye with the singing of//avy Blue & Gold. Arthur is one of the first to remind us all to Beat Army!

This report was provided by John Butterfield '59 who has thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Speed, and regrets he will be some distance away.

On a sadder note Barbara Baldwin Lyons (89), of Makawao, HI, died on 26 September 2001 at her residence.

A celebration of life service was held at 4 p.m. on 19 October, at the family residence, Kapalaea, at 495 Kealaloa Ave. in Makawao.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Maui Historical Society at 2375 A Main St., Wailuku, HI 96793 or to the Hawaiian Missions Children's Society at 553 S. King St., Honolulu, HI 96813.

Mrs. Lyons was born on 16 September 1912 in Honolulu, the daughter of Samuel Alexander and Anna Kathrine (Smith) Baldwin. The family moved from Honolulu to Haleakala Ranch in Makawao in 1918.

She attended Punahou School, Westover Academy, and Dominican College.

In 1934 she was married to the late RADM Raymond Richard Lyons, who was general manager of Maui Electric Co. after retiring from the Navy.

Mrs. Lyons was an author specializing in Hawaii themes and a member of the Maui Historical Society, the Hawaiian Mission Children's Society, the Daughters of Hawaii and the Friends of the Library. She wrote three books: The Brook, a novel about growing up in Hawaii in the early 20th century and two volumes of Hawaiian myths. Fire and Water and Maui Mischievous Hero.

For many years she also wrote a weekly column for "Maui-Go-Round," a feature section of The Maui News, in which she collected and retold many Hawaiian myths.

She is survived by two sons, Michael Henry (Mettee Wiinstedt) Lyons II of Makawao and Samuel A.B. (Camille DuBois) Lyons of Kula; a daughter, Shaun Baldwin Lyons of Makawao; a brother, Richard Hobron "Manduke" Baldwin of Makawao; sister, Mary Abby "Opae" Baldwin Willey of Kula; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. (Courtesy of The Maui News.)

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(Ed's note: In the December '01 Shipmate '26 Classnews, the caption beneath the photograph of Peggy Moses incorrectly read that she was the only remaining widow of the Class of '26. We are happy to announce that it should have read; she was the only '26 widow able to attend.)

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Judy Corbin Housley (Society of '26 Juniors), daugtiter of Clifford "Tiby" Corbin. and ADM W. Crowe '47 at tlie International Club banquet—Annapolis, October '01 Judith C. Housley submitted a note to the Capital n e w s p a p e r thanking the Reunion speakers and organizers: On behalf of RADM Ben Scott Custer, president of the Class of 1926, U.S. Naval Academy, the nine other surviving, but absent members, and the 3(K) family members and friends who attended the 75th reunion of the Class, I would like to thank these people for their help in making this historic, first-ever occasion a spectacular success: —VADM John R. Ryan '67, the superintendent, for his encouragement and hospitality.

—RADM Samuel J. Locklear HI '77, the commandant of Midshipmen, for inviting us to dine with the Brigade of Midshipmen.

—The Rev. John Chrisman '58, a fellow '26 Junior, for conducting the Chapel service.

—Gov. Parris N. Glendening; Maryland Senate President, Mike Miller, D-Clinton; and Naval Academy Alumni Association President and CEO, George Watt '73, for their congratulatory proclamations.

—^The Reunion Committee, which worked with such dedication and enthusiasm.

—Last, but not least, actress Helen Hayes, who encouraged me to found this wonderful group back in 1986.

We all left this memorable weekend 7-8 September, with renewed spiritual strength and courage and profound respect for our fathers. I am sure this helped us all withstand the horrible events that occurred just three days later

The Story of Tiby Corbin: First Annapolis Graduate from Lowndes County Around 1910, Leon A. 'Tad" Paine, while attending the University of Georgia in Athens, brought home to Valdosta a boy from the college area. With permission. Tad raised the boy himself His name was 'Tiby" Corbin.

Soon Tiby was in Valdosta High School.

Around 1919, with friends Tom Tillman and Herman "Bum" Parramore, they decided since Armistice Day was not yet a designated holiday, they declared one. Those students who could, met at the Jones home, "The Oaks," located at the comer of Gomto Road and Jerry Jones Drive. That's where school superintendent A.G. Cleveland found them.

For punishment, the trio was required to report for school on a Saturday. They were also forced to take cooking as more punishment.

One day while Miss Nebraska Finley, the home economics teacher, was out of the classroom, they tumed on all the gas jets.

Just as she was returning, they lay down on the floor and pretended to be passed out. As Shipmate, January-February 2002

punishment for this she locked the boys in the pantry where they had access to the food—they ate it.

During high school days he proved himself to be the best baseball player of those times. An excellent student, he received an appointment to the United States Naval Academy, the first from Lowndes County.

CAPT Corbin brought his family to Valdosta to live during World War 11. Judy Corbin Housley, his daughter, has been visiting Valdosta several times a year ever since.

A memorial service was held for Augustus C. Long on Monday, 19 November 2001 at St. Therese Catholic Church in Gloucester Point, VA. The following eulogy was given

by James W. Kinnear III '50, former president and CEO of Texaco. An obituary appears in this issue's "Last Call."

The psalmist asks, "Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart."

Such a man was Gus Long. He was a towering figure among the business leaders of his day; he reveled in competition and he set an example of ethical behavior with his own sure moral compass.

You have noted that 1 called him "Gus," but it was "Mr Long" to me and to generations of Texaco employees who followed his leadership and prospered under it.

It was my own good fortune to have met him when he was a young man of 49, and to have remained his friend for nearly 50 years.

Gus long was a big man, a bear of a man, a fine athlete—second baseman at the Naval Academy—with a hearty hand shake and a twinkle in the eye. Yes, he was a tough leader, but once the chewing out was over, he always had ready a pat on the back and a word of encouragement. Of this I can speak with some authority myself.

Gus was a builder at a time when the world needed builders and he expanded the company several-fold with a series of acquisitions. Proud as he was of the purchases, he told me that he was more proud of the fact that they had been done with a handshake.

The man's word was his bond. Midshipman, junior officer, leader in time of war, Gus loved the U.S. Navy and took pride in the service which prepared him so well for the trials to come.

Saint Paul said, "For if the trumpet gives an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle? Except you utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken?"

No uncertain trumpet here! From the vocabulary of his beloved Navy, it was "Weigh anchor—rudder amidships—all engines ahead full!" No person who served with Gus could misunderstand the orders of the day.

This, then, is the life we celebrate today; sailor, warrior, leader, father, and friend. In each of these roles Gus Long excelled; he gave of himself to the world outside business, to his hospitals, his school, and his church. His long life was one the world will never forget.

It was surely to such a man that the psalmist said, "Goodness and mercy shall follow you all the days of your life, and you shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever"

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Pres: RADM William O. Snead, USN (Ret.) Secy: CAPT John A. Moreno, USN (Ret.) 1214 Fifth Street, Coronado, CA92118 h: 619-435-3732 Our very dependable Washington correspondent, Lil Nelson, sent the sad news that Marion Lord, Charlie Lord's widow, died on 1 November. Funeral services were held at Arlington on 27 November. She had no survivors.

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Pres: CAPT Will L Bull, USN (Ret.) 1725 Oak Lane, McLean, VA 22101 h: 703-538-5981 Sec'y: Bob Gamble 8311 River Crescent Dn, Annapolis, MD 21401 h: 410-266-8775 You have seen catamarans sailing at great speed. You may not be surprised that the Navy is considering an innovative ship called TRITON. It is the largest three-hulled vessel, built by the British and designed to serve as a frigate.

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The slender hull with the outriggers provides a reduction in drag of 20% at high speed over a similar single-hull ship. This feature, plus improved stability and 40% more deck space, makes the ship attractive, and the Navy may build some if the British trials succeed.

(Source: Surface Warfare.)

As most of us have learned, money is important to the enjoyment of life. So, when the Navy is seeking more reenlistments, ships in the Atlantic Fleet have tried explaining how a sailor can obtain a fine retirement by starting an IRA and then seeing how the profits grow over time.

During the past year, CARNEY (DDG-64) first term reenlistment rate tripled, rising more than 45%. Much credit is given to the CPO mess, which hosted introductory investment classes for sailors. (Source: Surface Warfare.)

Jane Moncure's new address is Arleigh Burke Pavilion, 1739 Kirby Road, McLean, VA 22101; 703-506-6908.

A note was recently received from Mimi Stieler reporting that her mother had passed away on 29 July 2001.

We have a picture showing WiU I. Bull, Dick Best, and Jack Roudebush enjoying a little libation at a reception held at the Amphibious Base Club in Coronado during our 45th Reunion.

Will I. Bull, Dick Best, and Jack Roudebush at the reception held at the Amphibious Base Club on the occasion of our 45th Anniversary celebration in Coronado, CA

Will I. celebrated his 90th birthday on 19 July, and his entire family joined him for the celebration. The festivities started with a dinner and continued with a pool party the next day at his daughter, Diane's home in Rappahannock County, VA. Diane and three of the granddaughters enjoyed horseback riding, but Will was not about to take it up at his age as he wanted to survive a bit longer.

The next day the family held another pool party at his son. Bill's house. To commemorate that occasion a picture of the 15 members of the family was taken. That's Will I. in the striped shirt in the middle; it looks like he's all set to live another ten years.

In the October Naval Institute Proceedings an article told about an improved Russian radar that did a better job finding stealth planes and ships.

And they also improved their SAM missiles so that they can better attack enemy planes.

It is nice to have Japan, Germany, and Russia all trying to work with us. Even Pakistan wants to help. True, we must help ourselves and one way we're doing it is by use of the GBU-28, a laser-guided bomb designed to penetrate caves and command bunkers. An illustration in a Washington Post article showed the 5,000 pound bomb with a hardened warhead that can break through 30 feet of concrete or soil before exploding. It is guided by an electronic nose system that aims for a laser mark on the target. The Navy test photos showed one of these penetrating a mock hard bunker target.

The Trident serves the local community with Navy news. Last October we leamed that it was the 226th year that the Navy has served the country. At least that's what our SecNav says, and I'm sure some old sea captains had something going way back then.

Senator John McCain '58 spoke to the Brigade and told the Mids that "they would be the shield behind which marches the enduring message of our revolution. Your country needs you.

This is your call to arms. This is your moment to make history. There never will be another nation such as ours. Take good care of her."

When George Bancroft founded our favorite trade school, he had to give equal weight to improving the behavior of young officers in training and to instructing them in steam engineering. The Navy loved its sailing ships, but, in order to be "modem," decided to put engines on their beautiful ships.

But steam could not find a small place in Supe. Buchanan's curriculum. Why? Because officers would be trained to run the ships.

Knowledgeable civilians would be given commissions as warrant officers. A chief engineer could use the wardroom, but he was junior to young ensigns.

Naturally, this dumb policy made trouble in the fleet. The best example was when the chief engineer, having performed miracles to get MERRIMAC ready for sea and working under orders from SecNav Welles to take her out, was overmled by indecisive line officers. And therein lies the exciting story of CSS VIRGINIA. After the Civil War, the Academy began commissioning engineer officers and introduced courses on steam engineering. But it wasn't until 1880 that maximum performance under sail ceased to be the primary criterion for Navy ship designs. And finally, when we started building steel warships, we just had to design them to carry the full sail rigs of a ship of the line.

The following pictures are is made up of nine pictures of great variety. All men in them once graduated together. No names are shown, but we are confident that you survivors have seen so many Class photos that you can easily recognize everybody. Probably these pictures have all been included in the column sometime in the past 69 years. Some of them will be at the 70th next June.

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The following email was received from Peter Bulkeley, the son of our Classmate, John Bulkeley.

I would like to update the Class of '33 with the following news. The ship named after John Bulkeley is on schedule to be commissioned in New York City on 8 December of this year. It is a flight 2A Aegis destroyer and will be commissioned in Manhattan.

John's wife of a lifetime, Alice, will be present as matron of honor along with her family and friends. Their daughters, Joan Stade, Gina Day, and Diana Lindsey along with daughter-in-law, Carol Bulkeley, are the family sponsers of this great ship to join our Navy. If John were around, 1 am sure he would write "just thought you would like to know."

Word has been received of the passing of RADM Steven Mandarich, USN (Ret.) on 6 December. There was a full honors interment at Arlington National Cemetery starting at 3 p.m. on 2 January 2002.

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Pres; ADM Thomas H. Moorer, USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y: CAPT James M. Elliott, USN (Ret.) 6251 Old Dominion Dr. #373, McLean, VA 22101 h: 703-237-6639; e: Jimmea2@aol.com San Diego Correspondent: Mrs. R.S. Riddell 4037 Alameda Drive, San Diego, CA 92103 h: 619-295-9091 A 1933/1931 Class luncheon was held on 9 October at the Chevy Chase Club. Representing 1933 were Renee and Ernie Campbell, Yvonne and Joe Cobb, Virginia and John Oren, and Jim Elliott. The Class of 1931 was represented by John Webster '31, Bill Fitzgerald '31, Ruth Day, Lynn Metzger, Audry Dempsey, and Dorothy McFarlane.

A nice long letter from Barney Meyer reported on his doings since graduation. At the present time his wife, Mary, is confined to a nursing home, and he is living nearby so he is able to visit her frequently as well as other members of his family who live close by. He sends greetings to all his Classmates.

On a sad note, "JoBo" Denny died on 4 November. There was a full honors interment at Arlington National Cemetery on 14 December.

Please see "Last Call" in this issue for details.

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Paul's Restaurant on Riva Road and the South River was the site of a '34 Class luncheon on 25 October. Betty and Bill Keller, Jane Condon, Terry Bertholf, Fid Murray, Dorothy Bunevich, Isabelle Fleck, John Cawley Green, Grayson Merrill, Ann Smith, and Marjorie Christensen were in attendance.

Dot Buse couldn't come because of a previous commitment to an eye operation, and Millie Gralla had to cancel at the last moment because of house guests.

Dorothy Bunevich, who usually brings Isabelle Fleck from her hideaway in the northwest peak of DC near Maryland and Pennsylvania, reported her car was in the shop for minor collision repairs, so Fid offered to pick up the two of them. He left his home in Alexandria at 9:30 a.m., rendezvoused along one-way streets in the wrong direction with Dorothy and with her sailing directions, arrived at Isabelle's hideaway at 10 a.m., as planned. Isabelle pronounced that she had a good way to Annapolis from some Navy people, so they abandoned their plan to go out New York Avenue to U.S. 50 East. But they couldn't find their way in heavy traffic and got lost. They ended up on North Capitol and finally got on New York Ave., where three traffic lanes were reduced to one because of road work. What a mess! It reminded them of the signs in the '30s that said if you drove 25 mph, you could drive all the way through DC in any direction without having to stop (for a traffic light or for anything else).

Coming home, and despite Fid's predisposition to avoid its hazards, they took the Beltway via Silver Spring, with more comforting results.

Speaking of the dangers of navigation and collision. Chuck Farwell's father wrote Rules of the Nautical Road that we studied in 49

seamanship at the Naval Academy. Somewhere therein is related the collision between a ferry and a streetcar! It seems that a ferry in Puget Sound, missed its slip in dense fog and entered the next inlet just as the streetcar was using a bridge over it.

Still on the subject of casualties. Baron von Klunk recently fell and broke his hip, which is unusual for a man of his dexterity. Although he was the last member of the Class to become a Midshipman and missed the entire Plebe Summer, on the first P-rade Ac Year, a First Classman told him to take his place when "Guides on the Line" was bellowed. Baron went on a circuitous route, almost ending up on a Porter Row front porch before finding the white marker.

We were distressed to learn of Betty Townsend's death back in October. Although we have been in the habit of watching the obituaries, if her name was mentioned, we missed it, and it was through an undelivered invitation to the 29 November luncheon at the Belle Haven Country Club that brought the first evidence that something was wrong. It was marked "Retum to Sender. No Forward Order on file. Unable to forward."

Obituary of Helen Harllee, from the Washington Post: Helen King Harllee, 87, who helped with fundraising and other activities of the International Eye Foundation, which was founded by her first husband, died on 20 November at Maplewood Park Place in Bethesda. She had a heart ailment.

Mrs. Harllee was a native of Washington and a graduate of Holton Arms School. As a young woman, she was a competitive equestrian.

She was married in 1936 to John Harry King Jr., an eye surgeon who developed a means of preserving donated corneas and began the international foundation. After his death in 1986, she married retired RADM John Harllee, who was chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission.

Mrs. Harllee was a member of the Chevy Chase and Hoe and Hope Garden Clubs, Society of the Colonial Dames of America, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Catholic Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Washington.

A son from her first marriage, John Harry King III, died in 1997.

In addition to her husband, of Bethesda, survivors include a daughter from her first marriage, Suzanne Clark of Chevy Chase; three grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren.

Betty and Bill Keller, Dorothy Bunevich, Jane Condon, Isabelle Fleck and her daughter, Cathy, joined Fid Murray at the 29 November Luncheon at the Belle Haven Country Club.

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Pres. Emeritus: CAPT Jefferson D. Parker, USN (Ret.) V.P. and acting Pres.: CAPT Rodney J. Badger, USN (Ret.) Sec'y/Treas: CAPT Jesse B. Gay Jr., USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y: RADM Ed Keats, USN (Ret.) 3704 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218 h: 410-235-3803; f: 410-243-1960 e: edkeats@aol.com Birthday Greetings The Class extends congratulations at the start of the New Year to our Classmates Line Parry who becomes 90 on 26 January, to Warren Armstrong who reaches that landmark on 13 Febmary, and to Dave McClintock who attains entry into his tenth decade on 26 Febmary.

Sad News George Cairnes died on 10 October. Tom Brown died on 31 October.

A Happy Event The Class has leamed via a clipping from the Hardwick Gazette of Hardwick, VT, that ENS Suzanne Decker, daughter of our Morrow Decker who died last August, is engaged. She graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute, Troy, NY, on 13 May 2000, and was commissioned the same day. She received the designation of naval flight officer on 13 July of this year and is completing her training at NAS Jacksonville. Her fiance is Marine IstLt Kelvin M. Delaney of Waltham, MA, stationed at Camp Lejeune. The planned date of the wedding was set as 22 December.

More News of Our Class' Competitive Athlete Jesse Gay played in the U.S. Tennis Association's National 80 age group Singles Clay Court Championship match at the ArmyNavy Country Club during the week of 10 September. The following week he was engaged in a similar toumament for the 85 age group at the Pinehurst Resort, NC. Another Photo With Memories Still uncovering gems from the past a member of the Class has found the photo accompanying this column. He took it of a group who

had spent a weekend as houseguests of Phyllis and Rod Badger at Bethany Beach, DE. The date is estimated to be in the early 1990s.

How One Man Stays Healthy The Oregonian of Portland, OR, featured Mike Besson on their 27 October Health and Fitness page under the headline "He's 89 and still going strong." According to the article Mike was diagnosed as having heart disease ten years ago and has had surgical angioplasty twice, plus having a stent inserted. Despite that he walks five miles twice a week and has walked the Portland Marathon three times. He also regularly stretches and does some weightlifting. Mike tells the Oregonian that he now watches his diet closely. He eats a lot of produce, chicken, fish, beans, and tofu but stays away from meat. Moreover, he substitutes olive oil for butter, drinks fat-free milk but no coffee, avoids desserts, and, on the advice of his doctor, drinks a glass of wine everyday.

All The News Fit to Print, Including a Special Photo Readers of The New York Times saw a picture of Bub Ward on page A8 of the 17 November edition. The headline of the story says, "Franz Hoskins, 86, Dies: Aided in Surgery on Sub" and the caption under the picture says, "Franz P. Hoskins, left, with Wheeler Lipes and Norvell Ward. In 1942 the men saved a crewmate on their submarine with an appendectomy." The photo appears to have been taken many years later, perhaps at a reunion of their ship, SEADRAGON. The article focuses on Hoskins who administered ether to the patient and Lipes who performed the operation guided by a book and the knowledge he picked up observing appendectomies while serving as a pharmacist's mate. The patient, Darrell Rector, recovered so quickly he was able to resume his regular duties 13 days later but after transfer to TANG was lost in her sinking. Hoskins resigned at the end of the war and became a medical doctor. Lipes later retired as a lieutenant commander. Bub, as we know, served with distinction in the Navy for 33 years after 1942.

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Arlington, VA 22043 " Bill Price commendng of the affect of 11 Corr. Secy: CAPT William A. Ellis, USN (Ret.) September on our way of life wrote: Goodwin House West #832 3440 S. Jefferson St.. Falls Church, VA 22041-3127 A minor impact that a few of us in the DC h: 703-578-7546 area have felt is the tightening of security at Acting Sec'y: the Pentagon. The crash of the plane into the CAPT John H. Carmichael, USN (Ret.) building closed the north parking area in744 Oglethorpe Ave. definitely as repair work goes on. All parkSt. Siiiions Island, GA 31522-4908 ing was shifted to north parking, which p: 912-638-2830: f: 912-638-0436 makes it impossible for non-permit holders e: jhc36@earthlink.net to park anywhere near the Pentagon until afternoon, when shift workers start leaving From The President after I p.m. 1 have been keeping up my health The terrorist attacks on 11 September have (in order to discharge my arduous duties as changed our way of life quite a bit. We have president, of course) by working out in the to get to the airport an hour earlier than before Pentagon Athletic Club three mornings a and go through a long wait. We also are afraid week. Also I have to walk about a quarter of to open our mail, lest it contain anthrax. The a mile from where I can park since some FBI and CIA now seem to think this anthrax areas on north parking near the building have scare may not be the work of the al-Qaeda been closed to all parking. 1 must now show two forms of picture I.D. to get in. No big network but of "domestic extremists" like the inconvenience, but it does reduce the time 1 "unibomber," who was only caught after his have been giving to volunteer work with a brother tumed him in. (The reporting of bona couple of non-profit organizations. fide information on suspicious characters is (Would any of you '36ers and spouses like often helpful to our security agencies investito share any inconvenience you may have engating crimes. However reporting spurious or countered and how you handled them?) frivolous information is a crime.)

Bill Parham sent me the following note In the November issue I mentioned that the from Anne Cole: faculty asked VADM John Ryan '67 to request Dear Classmates of Otis Cole, an extension beyond his four-year term. It has Please try to forgive my inexcusable tardinow been revealed that he has accepted an ofness in sending you my thanks for the beautifer to head the New York Maritime Academy. fulflowers.They were the centerpiece on the Class News alter at the memorial service. Thanks to you the service seemed very nice. I may see some Have you noted that Air Force bombers en of you at a reunion somewhere, I hope. route from ConUS bases to their Afghan targets stop off at the Navy Support Facility on Remembrance While Thomas B. Buell '58's biography of Diego Garcia, a little Island in the midst of Raymond A. Spruance '07, The Silent the Indian Ocean, for service and R&R? As the shifting currents of international af- Warrior, was in the main excellent, it missed fairs moved ever eastward national strategic many of the nuances of Spruance's character planners perceived a serious readiness gap in observed by those who served with him. I first the Indian Ocean littoral. An operational base met the then CAPT Spruance in 1934 at the to support deployed forces operating against Yorktown Naval Mine Depot. Second the Asian mainland was needed. The Navy Classmen indoctrinating Plebes during their with its unique overseas base development Plebe Summer were granted weekends off. capability was given the job of developing the One weekend my aunt, Bessie, drove me to base. Lest we forget, our Classmate, Dick Yorktown to visit her sister. May, and brotherPratt, while ComServLant was in charge of in-law, Jimmy Hayes. He was the staff surconstruction and Navy SeaBees did the work. geon at the mine depot. The commanding Dick's son, John, flew material from Briton to officer was Russell S. Crenshaw '07. SaturDiego Garcia. Dick asked John how he found day evening we attended a garden party at the island and was told it was easy, just fly to CAPT Crenshaw's quarters. The evening was beautiful and guests were convivial. There was the tip end of India and turn south.

The base was built in increments. In 1973 a little dog prowling about in our midst. Sudthe U.S. Navy Communicadon Facility was denly a huge dog entered the garden, and commissioned. In 1977 the base became the charged the smaller animal. CAPT Spmance Navy Support Facility. In 1986 the base was reached down grabbed the little dog by the expanded further with a $500 million constmc- scuff of his neck and lifted him up. The chargtion program. Material and services now pro- ing beast passed under the uplifted dog and out the other side of the garden. Spruance revided forward support to the Fleet.

Since the fall of the Shah of Iran in 1979 the turned the small dog to the turf all without Navy Support Facility experienced a most interrupting conversation.

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My next encounter with then- VADM Spmance was in November 1944 when I reported to the Fifth Fleet to relieve CAPT Russell S. Smith '25 as assistant operations and fleet gunnery officer. Smith's departure was delayed because the ship he was to command was late. I roomed in the BOQ but had the evening meal at the admiral's quarters. One day I ran into a former shipmate en route to a destroyer command and invited him to supper. He protested that he was attending firefighdng school and had no clean uniforms. I assured him that the admiral would not mind.

So he came.

Unknown to me when I extended the invitation, dinner that night was in honor of ADM Nimitz's promotion to five stars. Many admirals and other dignitaries were present. The piece de resistance at dinner was roast pheasant. My friend looked at me and said "Carmichael you S.O.B!" Nary a wry glance was cast at my guest. All attention was given to FADM Nimitz.

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Saber Bout between MIDN Barton '06 and Tom Lauzon '78

After 150 years of fencing with an amazing record of winning season, eight years ago the Naval Academy dropped fencing. However, old fencers never quiet, they just keep on parrying and riposting. Fencing Alumni formed the Blue and Gold Fencing Association and hold annual meetings. Some Midshipmen informally take up fencing on their own and compete with other Maryland fencers and in Blue and Gold meetings. The main purpose of the Blue and Gold competitions is to support fencing at Navy and assist Midshipmen in their effort to obtain a more formal arrangement for fencing at the Academy.

The 28 October 2001 B&G Fencing Competition held in Halsey Hall at the Academy proceeded an impressive array of fencers including state and national champions. Olympians and a number of Midshipmen. Also present were retired USNA and Olympian coach Andre Deladrier who gave pointers to several Midshipmen. There were seven decades of fencers, some 44 participated as 80 spectators viewed the activity. John Court and I, respectively emeritus team manager and captain of the 1936 fencing team, attended.

(We added two of the seven decades attending.) My participation was limited to the role of honorary captain of the Gold team. I did 51

not suit up but remained in mufti for my steel hip would not have understood what I was trying to do.

Commentary In the absence of a threat to the United States, Americans are pretty much divided into political, economic, and social interest groups that are combative as they place their group's interest above the long-term interest of the United States. But an attack on the nation or even a serious threat causes a miraculous change to come over the people. They put their differences on hold, unite, pull together in harness and release the "full fury and might" of America's potential. Tradidonally enemies of the United States were careless in giving credulity to the myth that a sleeping America was a sign of weakness. (Bin Laden for instance.)

In times of crises America has been blessed by the emergence of men capable of superb leadership to guide the nation. George W. Bush demonstrates such leadership. But after his inauguration his opponents savaged Bush by claming he stole the election, was incompetent in foreign, military, economic affairs, and social programs. With a split Congress (and a hostile Senate) he was bound to be a do nothing president.

Unfortunately for those considering Bush a nincompoop, the terrorist attack on New York and Washington on II September 2001 united a badly divided country that rallied behind the President. His reaction to the Terrorist War on the United States was sure and prompt. The attack on the United States was declared an act of war. A coalition was formed of nations endangered by terrorism. He announced to the world that the radical Muslim attacks on the United States was not a war between nations but against civilization. It will be a long war for the irrational. Radical vims of terrorism infests nations through out the globe.

Soothsayers and armchair strategist come forward to instmct the President how the war should be fought. Most advocated the immediate use of massive force. These "experts" have not disenthralled themselves of military dogmas of the past, which are totally inadequate for the war we now face. It is so different than past wars we must "think anew and act anew."

At the start of his administration highest priority was assigned to a review of Defense Department organization to determine among other things the state of readiness of the armed forces. Had budget cuts, force reduction, and social experimentation affected readiness? I believe the American spirit was found alive through out the services. They were leaner, tougher and had leamed to do more with less.

Perhaps no longer can we deploy Desert Storm size forces. But today there is no similar threat on the horizon. The threat we do face is so different from any threat we encountered in the past. It is clear that our strategic planners are thinking and acting anew. Specifically avoided were the mistakes of the USSR and the British Empire in their attempts to subdue 52

Afghanistan with massive ground forces. Spectacular advances were made in command and control, technology and intelligence. All services developed special forces; trained and honed them to a high level of readiness. Command and control of this most complex operation was amazing. (If not to the participants at least to this bow and arrow veteran.) This new strategic concept effectively destroyed the fighting power of the Taliban and Al Qaeda in less than three months, opening the way for the opposition forces of the Northem Alliance and Tribal Chieftains to finish the job. Finally the United States and Great Britain deployed Army and Marine ground forces to block escape routes of the terrorist leaders. So much for those armchair strategists who pressured President Bush to repeat the strategy of Desert Storm, totally unsuited for the Afghanistan terrain.

It is hoped that President Bush will continue to do his own planning for future steps in the war on terrorism ignoring the counsel of all those experts from out of town.

Administration Please note that the "Commentary" section of this column is open for anyone who would like to comment on any subject.

A recent change in policy as it relates to the Alumni Association President's Circle Membership is: (1) Any donation to the Alumni Association or Naval Academy Foundation of $2,500 per calendar year, whether restricted or unrestricted, will qualify for membership.

(2) Life Membership in the President's Circle has not changed and is still $50,000 in a single year, unrestricted.

In Memorial Bill Price wrote that Jim Shaw's widow, Bettsy Shaw, died on 6 December.

Paul Riles 48A, Bettsy's cousin, sent some details. Bettsy died in Keen, NH, of a combination of stroke, asthma, and congestive heart failure. You will recall she and Van Perkins were married after graduation. Van was killed in 1942 during the naval battles for Guadalcanal. She and Jim were married in 1945. The book about her life with Van and Jim willl be published by the Naval Institute Press in January. We knew Bettsy was gravely ill and hoped she would live to see her opus in print. At least she knew it would be printed.

The title of the book is Beside Me Still. From the jacket write-up: This is the story of two couples whose lives, interwoven by events beyond their control, were inexorably and radically changed by moments we now think of as history. A romance in the finest sense of the word, the memoir is set in the dramatic landscape of the nation's greatest war. Shaw's beautifully written prose captures the emotions of the time, giving readers a thoughtful glimpse of an era now fading from memory. Her words erase the wrinkles and the gray from those of the "greatest generation," who are leaving us in ever growing numbers, and for a time she restores their youth for us to see them as they were.

The Class sends her family our sincere condolences. She was a great gal!

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Pres: CAPT John S. Slaughter, USN (Ret.) Sec'y/Treas: RADM D.G. Baer, USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y: VADM William P. Mack, USN (Ret.) 3067 Rundelac Road, Annapolis, MD 21403-1321 The Washington group had a good turn out for the November luncheon at the Army-Navy Country Club consisting of Don Baer, Margaret and Dave Bell, Ethel and Fred Janney, Elsie and Bill Mack, Mary and Charlie Minter, Bess and Jack Slaughter, and Jean and Chuck Stein. After a good lunch, Charlie reviewed the possibilities of the remaining football season under a new coach. It has been a bleak beginning, but the projected change has a high degree of optimism for the rest of the season. Let's hope his forecast turns out to be tme.

The schedule for luncheons commencing in 2002 was reviewed and approved. They will continue on the second Thursday of each month except for no lunches in July and August. The location will alternate monthly between Annapolis and Arlington.

Jack read a letter from Nancy Putman advising that Charlie Putnam died peacefully of emphysema on 14 October. He was buried next to Kay at Fort Snelling. Ade Rich is in the hospital in Baltimore after more surgery.

Bud Watkins is to be inurred at the Naval Academy Columbarium the day before Thanksgiving. When Swampy Lejaunie was informed he said that Bud was his best man when he and Jean were married.

A major decision was made when the group decided not to obtain a liquor license from the City of Annapolis and to continue not to have tailgate parties.

Mary and Ralph Cousins hosted the Norfolk group at a luncheon at their club on 25 October. Present were: Libby and P.K. Taylor, Paul Harmann, Zeke Soucek, Mary Barry, Babe Transue, Gloria Currie, Cynthia Pridmore, and Betty Kelly.

San Diego's October luncheon was hosted

by Ed Arentzen and Jann Murphy in the Bing Crosby room of the Rancho Santa Fe. Attendees were Giny and Claude Bailey, Priscilla and Joe Huber, Lois and Bob Erly, Mel Cooper, Tex Landers, and Ellie and Vic Wildt.

Missing was Frank Shamer who was visiting on the East Coast but will be back in December to keep us posted.

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Pres: RADM M. H. Rindskopf, USN (Ret.) e: nirindskopf@earthlink.net Chairman, Wash. Area: CAPT Hugh M. Robinson, USN (Ret.) h: 703-532-3772; e: hughrobinsonl@webtv.net Sec'y: CAPT D.K. Ela, USN (Ret.) 3260 N. 12th St., #329, Grand Junction, CO 81506 h: 970-256-7174, f: 970-256-9120 e: dkela@gj.net

Presidents Comer Leaders' Forum. This is being written more than a month before the session, but you won't read about it until after it is completed. There will be a post-conference report in the next Shipmate. The Fomm is growing up—after all it is an 18-year old adolescent. It will now be called the Leaders' Conference. As last year, it will be held in mid-January to avoid holiday travel for the participants and guest speakers. There will be an important personage making the keynote speech. Eight civilian universities with strong leadership programs will be in attendance. Innovation and strong commitment by the entire Leadership Department promise to make the 2002 edition the best yet.

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We aim to generate a vigorous Class tumout each day.

Class Presidents Meeting. I attended the semi-annual Class Presidents and the Alumni Association Board of Trustees meetings on successive days just prior to the ill-fated ArmyNavy game. The Presidents meeting is devoted primarily to a series of presentations by the Alumni Foundation-Alumni Association on fundraising; and therein is the message for the Class of 1938. We have reached the exalted senior Class status wherein they are not expecting us to sponsor projects any longer, though they are well aware that our pioneering effort on the Leaders' Fomm in 1983 led the way for many other Classes' support of various aspects of Leadership and Ethics.

However, they do expect us to continue to support Annual Giving, especially of unrestricted contributions, to the best of our financial ability. Furthermore, they ask that the traditional givers encourage those who are not in that category to contribute as well.

Class Comer We continue to lose numbers as George Muse passed away on 26 October. His ashes will repose in the Columbarium, probably in April, although we have no confirmed date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the

USNA Foundation, PO Box 64740, Baltimore, MD 21264. Then, William Dimmick died on 23 November. Memorials in Bill's name go to Alzheimer Family Center, 280 Sayler Dr., Chula Vista, CA 91910.

Notes from Classmates have accumulated in the month hiatus of Shipmate issues. First are reports on Class lunches. Hugh Robinson notes Washington group had two, 25 October and 22 November. Jack Raymer had retumed from two months exposure in the Teton and cattle country of Wyoming (how lucky can he get) yet there was no hint of foot and mouth, mad-cow, or anthrax contamination. The regulars attending both lunches were Mike Rindskopf, Frank Jones, Snowden Arthur, Bob Carter, and Jack Raymer. In addition at the earlier lunch were Bill Boykin, Carl Fleps, and Joe McDowell. Swede Olsen called on 25 October from the comer of the bar at the Club in San Diego with lunch news from Jack Ready, Thomas Foster, and Daniel Harrington. Bud Wolfe was the host for a fall lunch, San Francisco bunch, at the Peninsula Golf and Country Club in San Mateo. Bud was pinch-hitting for Larry Pierce. They have liberated women, which produced attendance (10) that challenges the above gatherings in numbers, dialogue, and good looks. With the Wolfe's were the John Saxtens, the James Douglases, Lowell Jett, David Harris, Lois Reisenberg, and Marilyn Bowers.

Glenn Cummings, president of the Scout Old-timers Association of Beaumont, TX, sent us information of their initiative and coordination of a memorial in honor of native son, Harry Brinkley Bass, Eagle Scout of Troop 6. The day before Memorial Day, they placed a bronze plaque mounted on a granite base in the shadow of their flag pole. Brink was shot down over Southem France, 20 August 1944.

Unk Alford sends us a colorful story of his and Charlie Pond's admission to the Academy. They were double-bottom, paintchipping, red-leading seamen in MISSISSIPPI striking for the Academy, hospitalized for bronchial infections and lead poisoning. They passed the exams only to be rejected on entering day because their hospital time subtracted from the prerequisite nine months of sea duty. Back to the chipping hammers (sea duty?) and missing Plebe Summer, they finally made it. As Unk describes it: a character building experience.

We'll find a way to give you his full story.

Bob McNitt came through with great upbeat news for the 65th Reunion. Of the 143 responses to date, 107 Classmates, widows, and guests intend to come. Time will alter the numbers of course. However they more than cover the minimum guaranteed for hotel reservations which has been a major concem. So it promises to be a popular and lively affair, canes and arthritis notwithstanding. If 107 can do, why can't the doubters? Rethink it guys.

How many more times can we exercise those '38 bonds? We have 126 or 127 Classmates living, the exact number a matter of reconciliation between our record and Paul Schultz' record is in process.

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'38 crew members—Paul Schultz, Elton Knapp (coxswain), Fred Brown, George Bullard, A.B. Yeates, Don Brown, George Whiteside, Vince Schumacher, Bill Tate (manager), and John Erickson We interrupt this broadcast to note that usna.com now has the Class roster up-dated to 25 November.

Further to the roster or directory. Bob notes that several people didn't receive the mailing in the Washington area. There may be others with undeliverable addresses. Please pass the word to any such that you become aware of and have them call, email or write to Bob, 8211 River Crescent Dr., Annapolis, M D 21401; 410-266-9681; rwmcni@aol.com.

Bob further notes that family are at the South Pole. Can anyone top or bottom that for extreme sport? Katy McNitt Jensen has been working the Antarctic for about eight years where she has won honors in November by the National Science Foundation and the International Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names. The Jensen Rampart is a 1,600-meter cliff formation above the Ross Ice Shelf. As a team leader for NOA, and now South Pole manager of 250 scientists, staff and constmction which is doubling the station size, she has wintered-over several times at the Pole and the Winter-Site. Dick Byrd, move over.

That's not all from Bob as he and Bill Boykin continue to dominate the Maryland Senior Olympics. Bill swam the 50- and 100yard free style and the 50-yard backstroke for gold medals and broken records. Bob's gold came in the 1,500-meter racewalk. Pat McNitt is having more and more difficulty in putting the old boy down.

Olsen notes that the improvements from his elderhostel golf-training program are holding, but he needs postgraduate work in chipping.

Newell Vamey keeps us posted on the eradite observations of the New York Times, e.g. on KuRSK, terror and the Pentagon's request for public contributions of novel ideas for fighting the latter. These must be submitted in a typical bureaucratic, carefully defined, threestage procedure. Good luck. We spent two years of extra curricular assigiunent in BuShips writing replies to crank letters. It takes a lot of time and effort to shoot down dangerous new ideas, especially if they might work.

Salutes We salute Jack Mansfield. Irv Frankel represented the Class at Jack Mansfield's service near Bremerton on 4 October. The service was conducted by his son and daughter with speakers who served with Jack. His family life was reviewed through video chps and photographs.

We cannot improve upon his service contributions as expressed in his obituary in the

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" L a s t C a l l " c o l u m n s in o u r N o v e m b e r Shipmate. It is a must read.

RSRH (Reefed Sail Retirement Home) Notes As we lie here on the floor doing boring back exercises, thoughts wander. With legs flailing, and snow falling outside, the vultures perched on our balcony have moved on: —1001,1002, 1004—whoops, skipped a count—1005, 1006—is there any real reason for my not bei n g — 1 0 0 7 , 1008, 1 0 0 9 — p a u n c h y — 1 0 1 0 , 1011, 1012—it's Pearl Harbor day, damn, t h e r e ' s still some adrenaline l e f t — 1 0 1 3 , 1014—1026—lower Manhattan not the same, i.e. an attack on civilians—1027, 1028—like LusiTANiA (1915)—1029—flags do unite our p e o p l e — 1 0 3 0 , 1031—1040—damn taxes, public unaware of cumulative total of all types over a year—1041—memories fade in our offspring genX, genY—1042—memorial granites for Don and Brink, a wreath for Ham— 1043, 1044—for so many, how deep is the Pacific Ocean floor—1045,1046—interviews: will candidates Jenna and Alyssa make the Maryland Ave. g a t e — 1 0 4 7 , 1 0 4 8 — P o w d e r h o r n ski runs open t o d a y — 1 0 4 9 , 1050—Celebrex, advil, aleve, hot tub—^put out the flag, pick up the papers, TV football, ArmyNavy was unbearable.

totally dependent on him, I got him on the phone at his home in Aspen, CO. He said that he'd been contacted by the Navy because he'd been a helicopter pilot and that sort of skill was a very desirable one. However, he noted that the Navy's enthusiasm for drafting him back on duty, cooled somewhat when be told them that he had three dependents In the October 2001 Shipmate, I note that "Homecoming 2001 will bring thousands back to where 'Sevem joins the tide' making it a special time for all of us, simply because 'when two or three shall meet and old tales be retold, from low to highest in the Fleet, we'll pledge the Blue and Gold.'"

Sound comy? Well perhaps, but the spirit we felt as Midshipmen is still there...and beating as loud as ever.

It is noted that the Naval Academy is ready to prepare Midshipmen to face the challenge of an unknown future.. .and it's time to renew old friendships and make new ones... and seeing the best of American youth standing on the shoulders of their predecessors, shouting at the top of their lungs, "Go Navy" is great stuff!

Also, the Class of 2005 in their Plebe Summer negotiated the new Tarzan Assault Course on rope obstacles suspended 30 feet in the air by telephone poles. Or they climbed a 70-foot wall, with '05 proving worthy of the challenge.

The Plebes were also tested in a new series of h a n d - t o - h a n d c o m b a t training classes to sharpen their mental toughness and foster their warrior spirit.

Fred Clarke writes from San Diego: We had another outdoor luncheon with Bob Barnes, Ken Barker, Skeet Bemis, Fred Clarke, Bob Brent, Art Fischer, and Johnny Weatherwax. Jig Dog Ramage suffered a stroke recently but is now home lauding the treatment be received at Balboa Naval Hospital. Ginger reports that he appears healthier than before.

Jack and Betty Raymer at Jackson Hole

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Acting Pres.: RADM Daniel K. Weitzenfeld, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT William J. Ruhe, USN (Ret.) 1310 MacBeth Ave., McLean, VA 22102 e: CaptBillRuhe@aol.com Thirty-Nine On Line: docabbot@aol.com In looking for a lead for my '39 column in Shipmate, I heard on TV that Naval Reservists were being mobilized to fight "the war against terrorism."

Recalling that my son, Billy Jr., was a Naval Reservist, was under 60 years of age (but j u s t ) , and that he had only three persons

Monthly '39 luncheon (August) at ADM Baker's golf clubhouse, San Diego; 1 to r; Ray Zoeller. "Jig Dog" Ramage; sitting: Bob Dexter, Skeet Bemis, Jack Mathews, John Wallingford, John Sharpe, John Dolan, Fred Clarke, Ken Barker, and "Doc" Norton A note fi-om Herb Kriloff, USN (Ret.), APO AP 96551 Box 16 (that's the cheap way to communicate with Kriloff in Australia): Shipmate is always a couple of weeks late getting here and I always miss your notes.

Luckily Dagmar's major operation of July passed and she's in good shape once again.

We spent ten days recentiy in Noosa, a resort area about 100 miles north of Brisbane.

Here's a snap from there (see next. To which I'd note, nice legs? Ugh! Went for my mail the other day at APO Melbourne, which is in the American Consul General building.

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Katherine "Kay" Waldron, Red Waldron's wife, died on 11 September in her home in Ginger Cove, after a long illness. As an involved citizen helping in the 21st Century with political and civil causes, she was active in the Century Club, Planned Parenthood programs, the American Cancer Society, and other such altmistic organizations. It is suggested that in lieu of flowers (except for '39's Blue and Gold bouquet) donations be made to the SPCA of Anne Amndel County. Her memorial service was held on 20 September at the Ginger Cove fellowship hall.

In the Philippine Star of 19 September, we are told of the death of Mila Aquino Albert, wife of the late Carlos Albert. Mila was the sister of Benigno Aquino Jr., who was slain on the tarmac of the Manila Intemational Airport while alighting from a CAL flight in 1984.

Mila was cremated on 20 September 2001.

Carlos Albert, who died of cancer in the late '70s while vice mayor of Quezon City may possibly have been assassinated for his strong stand against the Philippine Mafia.

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At the Monthly '39 Washington luncheon on 4 September there were: DeWitt Patterson, Flip Anderson, Danny Weitzenfeld, Dave Bill, Bud Gore, Bing Gillette, Dick Moss, Phil Glennon, Gordy Gayle, Emie Schwab, Norm Short, Bud Gore, Bill Ruhe, H.P. Adams, George Moore, Stan Claypoole, J.C. Lawrence, Pete Steen, Paul Adams, and Jigs Largess.

Danny, our MC, noted that: Pres Shamer had a heart bypass, but hopes to attend our next luncheon. Henry Adams scored a hole-in-one last week.. .Ebbie Bell lost a limb due to blood clotting.. .Norm Bennett had moved to Leisure World saying; "What a mess it is to-break up house, dispose of books, etc." Also that the 3 October luncheon would be with wives.

Bing Gillette passed along the eulogy be delivered at Howie Thompson's Memorial Mass in Annapolis. A bugler played "Taps," a Scottish bagpiper in kilts piped a Highland song, an honor guard produced three 6-gun volleys, and five '39ers paid homage to a great guy: Ned Beach, Frank Coulter, Stan Hindman, Bing Gillette, and Pat Patterson.

Bing's eulogy needs to be repeated: The Thompson family has asked me to say a few words concerning Howie, a truly remarkable man. I am greatly honored to do so and will try to do him justice. I am Bing Gillette, a long-time family friend. Classmate, and fellow submariner Howie Thompson, or Tommy, as many of you knew him, was a good man, a good husband, a good father, a good submariner, and a good shipmate.

You might think that "good" is too weak a word in doing justice to such a man.

However, in the submarine business, when one is referred to as a good shipmate, no stronger words of praise could be used by his fellow submariners. Just as in the Bible, the Lord is described as the "Good Shepherd" whose flock knew him and be knew his flock.. .such a man was Howie.

He was a devoted husband to Polly, a supportive father to his children Peter, Robb, Karen, and Charlene.

I knew Howie as a Midshipman where he was an outstanding shortstop on the varsity baseball team. I knew him all through World War II as an outstanding submarine warrior where be withstood some particularly harrowing wartime successful war patrols that tried men's souls. I also knew him in the post-war Navy, where he excelled again in bringing the sonar detection system (SOSUS) to life.

He had a fine sense of humor and pursued life with great "vigor." I use the word vigor because it was one of his favorite words. I can hear him now saying, with great emphasis, "let's pursue this job with great vigor,",which he did with much vigor.

Howie was a true contributor to life in this world as he gave more to it, to his family, to his country, to his Navy, and to his shipmates, than he took from them.

Indeed he leaves this world to join his Polly, leaving it a better world for his passing through it.

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A note on yellow paper announces that Tom Bell's new address is 3200 Baker Circle, Apt. A-221, Adamstown, MD 21710.

I would advise all '39ers to read Major General Perry Smith's article on page 2 of the September Proceedings. It tells why a major analyst and commentator on military strategy for CNN resigned in protest. The cabal of editors of the news media, he felt, withheld valuable information on the terrorists, in their attempt to mold public opinion to their own viewpoints.

Following the terrorist attacks on 11 September, Navy's football game with Northwestern was canceled and the Midshipmen were forced to follow news coverage on their computers, because they are not allowed to have televisions in their dorm rooms. CNN is the only channel allowed on the Midshipmen's computers.

'40; Mike and Barbara Bergner Murphy, Al Bergner, and Jon and Deborah Bergner

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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 Farewells Hallelujah! For three consecutive months, dating from 28 August when Gretchen Howell left us, there have been no farewells to report!

Considering that for the first eight months of this year we lost an average of three "Forty family" a month, it is great to have such a wonderful respite from sad news. We are on the right track, so to all '40s, keep up your good work.

Guess after all, '40 is not on the right track.

Two days after the column closed I heard that CAPT Virgil Edward Gex had died from pulmonary failure. The family is gathering and plan to spread his ashes off the Florida Keys.

A full report and an obituary will be provided in the March Shipmate. To the Gex family, '40 sends our deeply felt condolences.

On a beautiful, sunny 22 October, Jayne Bergner's ashes were inumed at the Academy Columbarium. Attending from the family were her husband, Al Bergner, son, Jon Bergner '68 and his wife, Deborah, daughter, Barbara Murphy, and her husband, Mike. Present from the '40 family to pay their respects were Julian Burke, Bill Carpenter, Phil Eckert, Scotti and George Kronmiller, Bill Lamb, Helen Longino, and Mary and Ed Sledge. Here are two pictures taken on that occasion.

Clare sent me a Thanksgiving day update on Ed Hayes. On his recovery from his broken neck, he is now at about the halfway mark towards full recovery. The pain and vertigo are now well controlled and his ability to walk using a walker gets better every day. By the time you get this, Ed should be out of his cast, free to resume his normal life. Clare and Ed are most grateful for our messages and prayers. They

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'40; Scotti and George Kronmiller, Helen Longino, Lamb, Burke, Carpenter, Bergner, Mary Sledge, Eckert, and Ed Sledge know that '40 has been with them when we were needed, which has made a big difference.

Four retired veterans walking down the street spot a sign that says, "Veterans Bar," so they go in, with each one ordering a martini. The bartender delivers the drinks and says, "That will be 40 cents." They can't believe their good luck. They finish the drinks, order another round and the bartender again says, "That will be 40 cents." This whets their curiosity, so they asked the bartender, "How can you afford to serve martinis for a dime apiece?" The bartender replies, "When I retired as a chief boatswain's mate, I had always wanted to own a bar. Last year I hit the lottery so I decided to open this place for real veterans. Every drink costs a dime, just as they did in World War II. They notice four guys at the end of the bar who haven't ordered anything. They ask, "What's with them?" The bartender says, "Oh, they are retired Navy captains; they're waiting for happy hour!"

Save the Date! luncheon April 12, 2002

Judy Olmsted and John Lacouture John Lacouture is, without doubt, the most traveling member of '40. This fall John and Judy Olmsted spent a few days in Idaho. This was followed by four days in Reno at the Tailhook annual convention where John celebrated his 84th birthday. When that was over, they headed for Grand Teton and Yellowstone National parks where they enjoyed beautiful September weather. Next stop for John was to retum to WiUiamsburg where he laid out his plans for the rest of the year. On 13 November, John was in Washington at the Aerospace museum to attend an awards ceremony where John Glenn was honored for his lifetime achievements in both flying and adventures in space.

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After Thanksgiving he and Judy were off to the Grand Bahamas, returning in time for him to attend the 14 December Christmas luncheon at the Army-Navy Counti-y Club. Then after Christmas, Dorothy and John Nolte who live in Williamsburg, will fly to Hawaii to spend some time on Maui and Oahu. Isn't it nice that John always finds good help to carry those heavy suitcases?

John, when you get back, please send me a report on who you saw and news about your travels. Nowadays, most of the rest of us in' 40 sit at home, traveling in our minds through the adventures of others like John.

Thanks for showing us once again what being young at heart is all about.

What do you call a woman who knows where her husband is every night? A widow.

Water or Coke What follows may cause some coke drinkers to start drinking more water.

1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.

2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger.

3. Even mild dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%.

4. In a University of Washington study of dieters, just one glass of water shut down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of those studied.

5. Lack of water is the number one trigger of daytime fatigue.

6. Preliminary research indicates that eight to ten glasses a day significantly eases back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.

7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on the printed page.

8. Drinkingfiveglasses of water daily substantially decreases the likelihood of colon cancer and slashes the risk of breast and bladder cancer.

Coke 1. Place a steak in a bowl of Coke and it will be dissolved in two days.

2. Highway patrolmen in many states carry two gallons of Coke in their vehicle to remove blood from the highway after a car accident.

3. Pour a can of coke into a toilet bowl. In an hour the bowl will flush clean.

4. To remove rast stains from chrome car bumpers, rub them with a piece of cmmpled aluminum foil dipped in Coke.

5. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals, pour coke over them.

6. A Coke soaked cloth applied to a rusted bolt for several minutes will loosen it.

7. To bake a moist ham, empty a can of Coke into the baking pan. Then wrap the ham in aluminum foil and bake. 30 minutes before it is done, remove the foil and allow the drippings to mix with the coke. When finished baking, a delicious brown gravy will be ready.

8. To help remove grease stains from clothes, dump a can of Coke into the washer and run through its regular cycle with detergent.

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9. To clean road haze from your windeach battle system, combat team and watch shield, dip a cloth in Coke and wipe the team. When there is an absolute minimum of glass clean. wasted time doing these drills, finding the time Now the question is, would you like a glass to do training exercises will be easier. of water or a Coke? For me, make mine This 12-pager provides far better training distilled water. guidance than did those cumbersome 400 All of us who have been to Dennetts Wharf page-long training manuals that were our in Castine enjoyed wondering how many thou- bibles 40 or more years ago. Lets hope that sands of dollar bills covered the ceiling. Now every ship in our Navy will take advantage of we know. When the World Trade Center was Skip's 60-plus years of experience and study destroyed, an elevator operator named James which he is sharing for free with our beloved Audiffred from Brooklyn was one of the ca- Navy. We in '40 send you. Skip, a "Well Done," sualties. As the New York Times wrote about filled with admiration for you, for all you have him, "James Audiffred was nutty over light- done for our Navy over these many years. houses." The ones that especially appealed to When do you care for a man's company? him were lighthouses in Maine. In July, James When he owns it. took his wife, son, and his sister-in-law's famThe Washington area Army-Navy football ily to visit Cape Elizabeth Light, a majestic game Navy fans were hosted this year by Phil 67-foot lighthouse south of Portland. Lots of Eckert who served his guests his delicious pictures were taken, with James having a ball. honey baked ham. There was a good tumout, When Carolyn and Gary Brouillard, the all cheering for the Navy team that took home owners of Dennett's Wharf, heard about this, second place. Attending were Betty Bowell, they decided that the money on the ceiling Betty and Julian Burke, Bill Carpenter, Eloise should go to a 11 September victim who was and John Chase, Phil Eckert, Chris Hanley, not in the limelight. And who better than to Joan Healey, Loretta Hechler, Scotti and help a victim who loved both Maine light- George Kronmiller, Bill Lamb, Helen houses and Maine lobsters.

Longino, Florence Roseborough, Ruth and So after 11 years, all the ceiling money came Bud Schafer, Bill Scort, and Mary and Ed down and a check for $12,313 was sent to Sledge. The group enjoyed being together and Robin Audiffred, James's widow. Wasn't that hope that next year Navy will win first place. a nice thing for the Brouillards to do? Now, To keep a healthy level of insanity, as who can even guess how many of those doloften as possible, skip rather than walk. lars came from '40 Castine visitors? And, how The USNA Alumni Association has, at the many of the dollars taken down will be re- urging of its members, modified its policy for placed by the time we arrive there next July? membership in the elite President's Circle. It To Phogg Newcomb, thanks for sending me now admits to membership any person who this wonderful human-interest story, which donates $2,500 each calendar year to either the shows how Carolyn and Gary Brouillard, our Alumni Association or the Naval Academy friends at Dennett's Wharf, responded to the Foundation. These donations can be either re11 September tragedy. We of '40 are especially stricted or unrestricted. proud of them both.

For anyone who would like to help support Why does it take one million sperm to these two worthy organizations, and we all fertilize one egg? They won't stop and ask should, this change gives donors more control directions. over how a specific gift is to be used. Also, at Skip Appleton has just published a most our ages, it is time to acknowledge that we timely 12-page guidebook on how to quickly can't take it with us. train a warship for fighting. Its great value is Why are married women heavier than single women? Single women come home, that it reaches down through six levels of aulook in the fridge and go to bed. Married thority to 13 identified battle systems showing women come home, see what's in bed and both on-station and off-station responsibilities go to the fridge. of each battle control officer and team leader.

Here are three excellent pictures of memTo implement the ship's battle organization, bers sent in by the West coast BAG group and seven specific procedures are set forth. Since five that were taken at Bill Lamb's picnic.

Skip recognizes that goal setting and feedback Hope vou enjov them. are essential, he spells out their importance and specifies how they should be handled. These data are kept current in the ship's computer and are available to all that have need to know.

Next, Skip spells out 14 typical protection skills so clearly and concisely that this vital information is presented in one page. He then continues with instmctions for how to plan battle drills in advance. Since on most ships time for battle drills is hard to come by, there is emphasis on how to make every minute count. By the end of a drill, it will be possible to measure how much improvement had been gained for John Sims, Ann Gage, and Doc Weatherup

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L to r: Bob Pauli, Betty Bowell and Ruth Schafer with Jerry Lindsay and Florence Roseborough in back

New Addresses When Marguerite suffered a broken hip in July, in order to be near their only offspring Jack who lives in Houston, Marguerite and Lucian Hunt (lucianhunt@earthlink.net) decided to leave Florida and move into The Terrace, Apt # 3112, 11900 Barry Knoll, Houston, TX, 77024; 713-647-8667.

Who would ever have thought that Julianne and Ted Hill (and their dog, Charley) would pack up and move to Virginia Beach? It seems that keeping a big house going was more than they wanted to do. These two fixtures from the Washington scene will be sorely missed by their many friends who stayed behind. To Julianne and Ted, may you both find much happiness on the Atlantic Coast. Their new address is 709 Taranto Coiu-t, Atlantic Shores, Virginia Beach, VA 23454; 757-716-2858.

Email the same.

After a long wait, Andrea and Jini Wood are now in their newly built home at P.O. Box 390, 66301 Old West Brookeville Rd., Warren, MA01083; 413-436-5442. Jini reports that there were lots of headaches with their long wait for the builders to finish, but they were worth it.

Ike Blough has finally given up living alone in his St. David's home and has moved to Sunrise Assisted Living, 324 West Lancaster Ave., Malvem, PA 19355; 610-407-4017. He feels it will take some time for him to meet people who have interests that match his. Since Ike needs a cane or walker to get around, he is no longer as mobile as he used to be. Now is an especially good time for friends of Ike to continue their friendship with him. —Jake Only Forty is 4.0

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Chmn & Sec'y: CAPT Victor Delano, USN (Ret.) 5610 Wisconsin Ave., Apt # 1409 Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4439 h: 301-215-7532; e: Vdelano@aol.com Web page: http://www.usna.com/classes/1941/ default.html If you hurry, there is still time to get to the winter reunion at Ponte Vedra, FL, 6-8 Febmary. The special rate rooms at the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club may be gone but give it a try. If you need more information, call Gray Strum at 904-388-2242 or any of the other Classmates in the Ponte Vedra-Jacksonville area. For those who happen to be in the San Diego area. Bill McReynolds has planned a Class lunch at the Sub Base on 15 January and is planning a coed reunion lunch on Thursday, 7 Febmary. If you are not on his mailing Ust and can get there, caU Bill at 949-369-9929 for location and other details. While we were in Annapolis for our 60th, some of us were given a talk about the plans for the first satellite designed and constmcted by Midshipmen, to be put into orbit. In October the USNA-1, Prototype Conununications Satelhte, called PCSat, was successfully placed in orbit. PCSat will serve as a worldwide position and status reporting and message communications satellite for users of the Amateur Position Reporting System, a network of individually owned and operated amateur radio stations receiving and re-transmitting digitized data packets for amateur radio operators.

Unfortunately it is too small to be seen by our telescope. The Midshipmen involved certainly deserve congratulations. As you know by now, the trip along the West Coast by Dr. Dembo had to be postponed. At East CaroUna University, there are presenUy 88 oral histories from the Class of '41. Nineteen of these were accomplished in Annapolis at the 60th. Some Classmates have given multiple interviews, but they only count as a single interview. Recentiy, manuscript collections have been received from the following Classmates: Lynch, Murphy, Conger, McReynolds, Kelley, Davenport, Asa Clark, Tmmbull and the late John Gilpin. In October, Peggy and Jim Bartlett were in the Washington area to attend a retirement function for their son, Jim Jr., who completed 34 years of federal service including ten years of active duty in the CEC. With respect to contributions to the Alumni Association or to the Naval Academy Foundation, any donation of $2,500 per calendar year, restricted or um-estricted, qualifies you for membership in the President's Circle. If you have such a contribution in mind, you can get specific details from Julia Hutchinson at 410-293-1948 or julia.hutchinson @usna.com.

For any amount, if a you have a specific purpose in mind such as restricting your gift to the Alumni Association or the Academy or '41 Class funds, it is important that you indicate your intent on your check or Shipmate, January-February 2002

L to r: Bymside, Murphy, Jane Huey, and Barbara Bymside

in an accompanying note. From our 60th, one more picture of a happy group.

Another loyal widow has left us. Winnie Rogers died on 12 November 2001 after a long stmggle with heart and lung ailments, seven months after we lost Jack. Over the many years, Winnie and Jack looked after Class matters in the Annapolis area in more ways than it is possible to list. Their help in the planning and execution of our reunions at Annapolis were major contributions to our enjoyment of these important events. Even when illness set in for both of them before our 60th, they both contributed as long as they were able. As Navy fans their loyalty was steadfast through thick and thin. We shall miss their delightful company and their good cheer. To their daughter, Jacqueline Hughes, a granddaughter, and a great-granddaughter goes our deepest sympathy in the loss of two fine people.

On 17 October 2001, Henry D. Clark died in Columbus, OH. After leaving the Navy, Tip taught physics and science at Lawrenceville School and Columbus Academy. He is survived by his wife, Carol to whom we extend our condolences. On 27 October 2001, we lost Randall T. Boyd Jr., in Houston, TX, from cancer. After the Korean War, Randy retired from the Navy and was employed at MIT's Draper Laboratory where he worked on the Gemini and Apollo space programs. Later, he moved to Houston where he was a senior engineer at Brown and Root, Inc, overseeing shipbuilding projects. To his widow. Dee, and his five sons and ten grandchildren, we send our sincere sympathy.

Now to those birthdays for January and Febmary. Gamets for constancy and amethysts for sincerity are the stones, respectively, but a simple, sincere Happy Birthday will work, I am sure. Here are the Januarys: Hopkins, Stu Jones, Luehman, McDonald, McReynolds, Ed Miller, Dick Miller, Morrison, and Weyrauch and the Febmarys: Burbage, Bymside, Elliott, Lenz, Jim Lynn, Palm, Parke, Muirhead, Ray, Rebard, Moose Smith, Southard, Thro, Tmmbull, and Ray Welch. Everybody have a good time.

For your rosters. Lew Larson's correct area code is now 727. Califomia and Florida seem to have frequent area code changes. If your's changes, wherever you are, it would help to keep our records correct if you could slip me a postcard or an email with your new number.

Finally, here are this month's edress changes: Paul Gray (daita2@utm.net), Jim Lynch (jplynch41@hotmail.com), and Vic Rowney (vicro wney @ attbi .com).

Annual Membership: 27% Life Membership: 57%

Pres: CAPT James D. Small, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CDR R.S. Day, USN (Ret.) 2426 Chestnut St., Falls Church, VA 22043-3052 Welcome to the New Year! We'll begin the new year with a new vice president. Edie and Frank O'Brien having moved from their Annapolis home to a retirement community in Sykesville, MD, just northwest of Baltimore. He felt that he was a bit too remote to continue to serve. Frank had been a strong asset to the Class and will be greatiy missed.

President James D. Small appointed Swabbo Rawson to chair a committee consisting of Jack Crawford and Jack Hinchey to name a replacement, preferably a Classmate in the Annapolis area, to serve the remaining two years of Frank's term of office.

JT Hill has mailed announcements for the 20th Annual USNA '42 Mary E. Hill Memorial Golf Toumament to every Classmate who has previously been a party to this great event.

The date this year is Tuesday, 23 April. A rain date of 24 April has been reserved, but, as always, will be utilized only in the event of a tidal wave, disastrous flood, hurricane, or national disaster. If you are a newcomer to the event (and you are certainly encouraged to play regardless of skills) call JT at his Florida estate until the end of March at 954-229-0348.

The deadline is 12 April. Even if you do find that you will be unable to compete, you are welcome to provide favors or promotional items such as golf balls, tees, towels, or knick knacks for the contestants. Modest cash donations will also be put to good use. Most importantly mark your calendar now and be sure to forego travel or other conflicting events that might impede your attendance. In April, JT will be back in Triangle, VA, at 703-2210-3490.

On 14 November the Washington-Annapolis contingent was joined by Washington area members of the West Point Class of 1942 for a joint luncheon at the Ft. Myer Officer's Club.

The French onion soup, filet Caesar salad and strawberry shortcake put all hands in a benign mood, and the anticipated Beat Army-Beat Navy repartee devolved into a recital of a few stories and jokes. USNA '42 attendees included Buzz Betzel, Jim Clements (associate).

Bob Connor, Hap Day, Duke Easton, Jake Click, Bunky Hemdon, JT Hill, Jack Hinchey, Bill Houser, Jerry Miller, Jack Mitchell, Bill Montgomery, Norm Nash, Frank O'Brien, Rufe Porter, Art Rawson, Dale Reed, Ken Simmons, Jim Small, Charlie Smith, Tom Smith (associate), Tom Williamson and Dick Wemer. West Point was represented by fourteen '42 Classmates. This association was mutually enjoyed, and it was agreed that this was an event worth repeating. Plans are akeady in place for a repeat on 19 November 2002 with West Point hosting the affair.

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The Southem Califomia group convened at Camp Pendleton's San Luis Rey O'Club on 1 December to provide long range support to the Navy team, but their aim must have been as bad as some of Navy's passes. Maybe next year will see a different game plan. Present were the usual local area suspects: Barbara and Dick Sewall, Dot and Maine DesGranges, Don Henning with daughter Jody, Marylee and Bill Morgan, Gene Farrell, Shirley Hopley, Harriet Tichenor, Alnora and Charlie Bishop, Mary and George McFetridge, Bobbie and Buck Catlin from FuUerton, Dorothy and Max Munk from Westiake Village, Ray Miller with two sons from El Segundo, and Jim Salassi from Colorado with daughter and four friends.

Special additions to the cheering squad were Bill Houser and friend Jan Evans; Bill was in town for some aviation-related event, but came to share the trauma. John Davis was recuperating at home from stomach surgery and Art Burke from a quadruple bypass. Ed Gallagher was in Florida for his brother's funeral, Willie Weber was down with a bad cold, and Mindy Farrell had the flu. As is most often the case, we are indebted to Charlie Bishop for this report and look forward to seeing the Bishops at the annual golf toumament.

As noted in the previous Shipmate, Chet Lee's employer at the time of his death, SPACEHAB, Inc., dedicated their new Spacecraft processing facility in Titusville, FL, in Chefs name on 25 October. Chet's three children, David, Nancy and Virginia participated in the ceremony. Betty and Charlie Allsopp, who live nearby, agreed to represent the Class.

Virginia, whom Charlie described as a "chip off the old block," was the final speaker and left no doubt that she loved and deeply admired her dad. Charlie wrote that, "it was an event he and Betty will fondly remember."

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Ironically, Chet's wife, Rose, died unexpectedly at the Arleigh Burke Pavilion on Thanksgiving while taking her afternoon nap. Rose had lived at the Pavilion in the grasp of 60

dementia for many years, but otherwise her health was good. The family had planned to take her home for Thanksgiving dinner as they had done each year when Chet was alive. On 14 December, she was laid to rest with Chet in Arlington.

Betty Gutting, Phil (Gutting's) widow, has moved to a new home across the Bay Bridge from Annapolis on the Eastem Shore near children and grandchildren. Her address is P.O. Box 224, Church Hill, MD 21623. She hopes to see old friends as she once again becomes an easterner.

Rip Reeves regretted missing the 60th Reunion as they were in the midst of selling their home, packing and moving into a retirement center—The Forest at Duke. His new address 1701 Pickett Rd., #3030, Durham, NC 27708.

A long-time associate of Mike Censale at the Mt. Tom Box Co. in Holyoke, MA. which he had owned for years, responded recentiy to one of our 60th Reunion mailings to advise that Mike had passed away on 29 July 2001. His wife, Maria had died in 1976, and he was engaged to Jo Anne Nutt of Florida at the time of his death. During the war, he served in MINNEAPOLIS and RANGER. After the war, he was an instructor in Naval Science at the Notre Dame ROTC Unit and as XO of FLOYD B .

PARKS. He resigned from the Navy in July 1949.

Bob Bruns died on 3 October 2001 in Trenton, NJ. He had to leave the Naval Academy at the end of Youngster Year as an eye unsat.

He entered Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute and was treated by an ophthalmologist for a year before reapplying for admission. However, he failed the eye exam once again and retumed to BPI from which he graduated in July 1942 and was commissioned in the Navy. During his service in Pacific in MARBLEHEAD and SAN JACINTO, he was awarded the Navy Marine Corps Medal and two Presidential Unit Citations. He was discharged in October 1946 to the inactive Reserve in the rank of Lieutenant commander. He set up his own company, Intemational Consulting and Laboratory Services, in 1976 and served as CEO until he broke his hip in 2000. He is survived by his widow, Glayds, of 57 years, two daughters and one son and two grandchildren.

Jim Seamans died 13 October 2001 of a massive stroke that took him painlessly and peacefully. He led an active and very busy life right up to the end. He was still doing 50 pushups every day, walking and maintaining his Naval Academy weight. He was serving on a number of boards, did pro bono tax work for the elderly and others, played duplicate bridge and regularly participated in the activities at the Episcopal church of which he was a lifelong communicant. He tmly loved the Naval Academy and often spoke of those of you he knew there, even though, because of distance, he rarely attended reunions. He did, however, go to the luncheon meetings of the local Academy Alunrni group.

Pat Gebert notified the Class that Wes Gebert died on 15 November 2001 after a

lengthy illness. He had survived his two aorta valve operations very well, but he developed kidney disease last year and went into dialysis as his condition deteriorated. He stmggled to maintain his health, but it was a losing battie.

He was very proud to have been a naval officer of the Class of'42.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the families of our deceased Classmates. They are missed. See "Last CaU" for obituaries as they are available.

Jerry Miller penned a powerful article for the December Shipmate setting forth the actions of the Class of '42 after Pearl Harbor and the reaction of the curtent Midshipmen to the 11 September tertorist attack. One '42 element to which he was not privy was the reception being held at the Superintendent's quarters for the entire football squad on the occasion of their third successive victory over Army. It was there that they found Ike Kidd and took him aside to advise him of his father's death and to arrange transportation to Washington to be with his mother. The balance of the squad was not advised of the attack until we retumed to Bancroft Hall.

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Pres: CAPT E. A. Robie, USN (Ret.) 2111 River Crescent Drive, AnnapoUs, 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; e: Jvanness43@aol.com Happy, Happy Days!

The news has been so somber lately so it is a pleasure to bring you good news! On Saturday, 11 August 2001, our Classmate Horace Woodward married the beautiful Joellyn Wheat in the historic Bmton Parish Church in Williamsburg, VA. Horace (lucky guy) met Joellyn at a party in Mississippi. Joellyn is a native of Mississippi, and a graduate of Stephens College and the University of Alabama. The newly weds will live the colder months in Diamondhead, MS, on the gulf coast, and the warmer months in Williamsburg.

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A Gift To T h e U S N A L i b r a r y By Our Classmate Lew Walker As was reported some time ago, our Classmate Lev/ Walker operates a rare book and maps business in Hudson, OH. One of the rare books that came into his possession recentiy was John Paul Jones: Commemoration at Annapolis.

L e w t h o u g h t f u l l y concluded that this volume would make a handsome addition to the rare books section of the Naval Academy Library.

It took what now seems to have been an inordinate amount of time to arrange for the presentation, but it was accomplished. The photo s h o w s t h e b o o k b e i n g p r e s e n t e d to Dr. Richard Werking, librarian, by our Vice President Fred Feamow.

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Warm-Up With one objective being a "warm-up" for our 60th Anniversary, although the main purpose being just to have a great time, the Class held its 59th celebration of our graduation in June 1942 at an elegant luncheon at the Annapolis Yacht Club.

Attending were the following...Terry and Reuben Woodall, Mary and B e m i e Frese, Diane Holmquist and Lou Tuttle, Jan and John Dudley, Dave Shonerd, Charlotte and Steve Anastasion, Pat and Fred Fearnow, Ginny and Bill Busik, Lib and Art Sibold, Jacque and Dick White, Patty and Ed Robie, Mariella and Jim Oliver, LaNelle and Det Detweiller, Peggy and Jim Calvert, Ruth Ann Bress, Bimey Saunders and George Grkovic, Frank Dailey, Chesley and Joe Gammon, Dabnay and Jim Holloway, Shirley and Dan Hunt, Libby Logan, John Hayne, Jan and Taz Shephard, Squidge and Dave Holmes, Ed Hitchcock, Jean and Pete Fisler, Archie Julian, Wally and Art Newlon, Joann and Bob Adrian, Joe Schmidt, Jim Aller, Bernie Moulton, and Mary Brady.

A number'of photos were taken, and a small selection is included herein. (The selection was difficult as the ladies were all so beautiful and elegant, and the gentlemen so handsome.)

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Getting His Ring Back The following story was sent in by Helena Ward (widow of Classmate Ross Ward). Luck played a large role here and thank goodness that sometimes things just go rightl Back in my 'salad days,' when I first met Ross, I was in nursing school in Philadelphia.

I talked Ross into giving me his Class ring to wear on a chain around my neck. But it made me black and blue, so I gave it back.

In the meantime Ross went to Charleston to decommission a ship, and he and Dave Sterrett got a place at Jolly Beach and Ross' ring was stolen. I accused him of giving it to another girl. You know the old story of a sailor with a girl in every port. (Sec'y note: Helena is speaking to all members of '43 here.)

Well, he ordered another ring from Bailey, Banks & Biddle. We then got engaged; married; and I had Mary Ellen. Five years later we lived in Lakehurst, NJ, and I went home to Pennsylvania to visit my family. Ross called and said he had a letter from a lady in Charleston (which he later gave to me to read).

The lady's husband saw the Class Ring on a guy who was pumping his gas, and he asked him what he was doing with an Academy ring. He told the guy pumping the gas that it was against the law to wear it, and demanded that he give it up, and...he did\ (Sec 'y note: That would never happen now.)

Dr. Werking and Fred Feamow The book described the events at the Naval Academy on 24 April 1906 for the commemorative exercises in honor of John Paul Jones.

Space limitations prevent a full description of the events of the day, but everything was done in the best manner possible, including special trains being provided for the Presidential and Congressional parties from Washington.

A quote from the book gets your attention: "There is no event in our history attended with such pomp and circumstance of glory, magnificence, and patriotic fervor."

Thank you. Lew. Letters Home In our November 2000 column in Shipmate there was a story about the letters that our Classmate Jack Sweeney wrote in the late 1940s and 1950s to his "one-and-only," and later his wife, "Beebe." Such letters have been collected by a young historian Andrew CartoU, and were the basis for a magazine article and a CNN program.

There is now considerably more to report. A hardcover book, titied War Letters, has been written by Mr. Carroll, and published by Scribner. It contains the very best of the over 50,000 letters written by members of the military to their loved ones that form the basis of Shipmate, Januarv-Fehmarv 9002

the book, including, on pages 371-374, two letters from Jack to Beebe.

One of the persons who has commented on the book is Tom Brokaw, who wrote: Andrew Carroll has given America a priceless treasure. These letters are intimate, deeply personal portraits of the courage, sacrifice, and sense of duty that made this country. They remind us that greatness is borne on the shoulders of the ordinary men and women who love their country and each other The letters that form the book are fascinating, and your writer suggests that you get your hands on a copy and see for yourself.

Plans are moving forward for the publishing of all of Jack's such letters, in a book titled As Always, Jack: A Wartime Love Story, compiled and edited by Jack and Beebe's only daughter, Emma. Littie, Brown & Co. will publish this second book on Mothers' Day, 2002.

Jim Always Liked A Challenge Our Classmate Jim O'Brien's brother. Col Charlie O'Brien '51,USAF (Ret.), sent in die photo of Jim and Jim's opponent, first name George, in a friendly handshake at a recent tennis match. George is age 91; no information as to the score. Nice move, Jim.

L to r; Lois Lobdell. Joan Barrett. Veda Moore, Sheryn Scherer. Fred Lemly. and Jack Barrett

Why Aviators Draw Flight Pay About ten years ago our Classmate Bill Patterson decided that his children and grandchildren would appreciate knowing about his life. So he has written a book about that time, which includes the story of two cross-country training flights. The first of the two flights was routine, but the second, a retum trip, is just the opposite.

Bill's story of these two flights will be told herein in three episodes, of which this is the first. The second and third episodes will be in two columns that follow this one. Pay close attention to the names of the places mentioned.

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Lunch In The Northwest There are two groups of Classmates that are hard to beat when it comes to periodic meetings for lunch: our AnnapoUs Classmates lunch on the second Tuesday of each month and the semiannual lunch for Classmates and wives who live in the Northwest quarter of the nation.

In May of last year (does time ever go by fast!), in Lake Oswego, OR, there was such a "Northwest Lunch," and both John Lobdell and Jack Barrett sent in reports.

Here are two photos of the event. Polish your glasses, focus your eyes carefully, and identify the foUou itii;

L to r; Jack Barrett. Dick Sullivan. John Lobdell, Lee Scherer, Shack Moore. Fred Lemly. Sheryn Scherer, Veda Moore, Joan Barrett, and Lois Lobdell

Shipmate, January-February 2002

In early 1949 the Navy was forming up VC-5, the Navy's first squadron with atomic bombing capability. To qualify for this squadron, all pilots had to be carrier-qualified as well as multi-engine qualified. Bill, who was located in Corpus Christi, was already carrierqualified in the F6F, the F4U, and the FR-1.

But he needed two cross-country flights. Since he knew that Classmate Tom Casey was getting married in Santa Monica, he requested to fly from Corpus Christi to Los Alamitos and retum. That would satisfy the requirement for two cross-country flights, as well as providing an evening with Tom, and a place to sleep overnight in the Miramar Hotel.

The flights would be made in a P2V-1, with the first flight (from Corpus Christi to Alamitos) on 20 April 1949, with retum on 21 April. For his crew Bill had two aviation cadets who would alternate as co-pilot and navigator, plus one enlisted flight engineer.

All looked okay; so Bill went through the usual pre-flight inspections and procedures, received flight clearance, and taxied out for take-off. Take-off was delayed briefly as the tower confused Alameda (where the weather was bad) with Los Alamitos (where the weather was good).

Shortly after reaching the planned cmising altitude of 8,000 feet, frost started forming on the wings. The plane had wing deicers but they were not working. Cruising altitude was changed to 5,000 feet, where the ice melted. The flight proceeded routinely to Los Alamitos.

The flight back the next day was something else. Watch for the next episode in the March 2002 column.

Sixty Countdown From our Committee Chairman, Fred Fearnow, comes this status report: As of 1 November 2001 we had 210 Classmates and wives registered for our 60th Reunion in Annapolis on 18-21 June 2002. We expect to have finalized the program and costs in mid-December 2001. You should be receiving the program, with events and costs in mid-January.

Hopefully all will have responded, signed up, and paid up by early February.

As in previous reunions, bus transportation will be available from Loews Hotel to all events and make stops on other scheduled runs at USNA Store (Mid Store), O'Club, downtown Annapolis, etc.

From our master of ceremonies for the 60th, Dan Hunt, comes the following call for a Class flag, an idea originally suggested by Classmate George Cornelius at the 55th Reunion: We should have a Class flag; a design which everyone agrees to. Let's get on with it. Send to me your design for a '43 Class flag. It's your move, guys and dolls.

Dan Hunt (sdhunt@hpiug.org). 111 North Queen Street, Chestertown, MD 21620; 410-778-9440.

President's Comments 1 hope all Classmates read last month's info on the forthcoming requirements for our next nomination and election of Class officers and directors. The precepts listing those on the two committees are scheduled to be sent out about the end of 2001. The current term of the team in office expires 1 July 2002.

That's '43 Family For Today And Proud To Be '43

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Pres: Fred Schnurr Washington Rep: CAPT Charlie Rozier, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Bill Bennett, USN (Ret.) 46910 Grissom St., Potomac Falls, VA20165-3576 h: 703-404-4882; e: boppab@earthlink.net

Wish you were here. How many times have you written that phrase on a postcard when you were on vacation? Well, I wanted to send that to each of you from the gorgeous "Lake Country" of northem England when I was there the first week of October for five days. The weather was in the 70's. It rained only once, and that's a new record for England! Staying in an English country inn, where a full country breakfast and a four course gourmet dinner is included in the price of the room, is the way to go! We ate like kings but, never once did we have beef. Guinea hen, trout, venison, and sea-bass were some of the entrees, which were always preceded by a palette cleanser.

Before that we had had a soup and a fish course. Have I made you jealous, so far? We were staying in Near Sawrey, which is close to Ambleside, Cambria, UK. If any of you wish

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additional info I will be glad to provide and to recommend. Now back to basics.

In a short note written in Padre Island, TX, accompanying a snapshot, Beaver Horton says: Bonnie and I are camped on the beach for some windsurfing. If the weather stays warm we'll be here through Thanksgiving. The enclosed picture of George Montgomery and me was taken a couple of weeks ago when George visited Albuquerque. We went to dinner at one of the nearby Indian casinos and had a great time visiting.

Beaver Horton and George Montgomery, September 2001 in Albuquerque. NM Cowboy Awtrey's letter this month reads: I read with interest, and envy, Beaver and Bonnie Horton's account of their windsurfing adventures. It was heartening to know that we have at least one Classmate into real sailing rather than sit-down sailing.

But I was surprised that when they were in Corpus Christi he, and Bonnie too, did not race in the U.S. Open Windsurfing Championships. All regattas, large or small, have a Sport Fleet with a 7.5 square-meter sail limit, which is where I used to compete. After racing in just one regatta when I started boardsailing in 1982, 1 was soon up to 15-20 a year (actually 12-26). Fine tuning for racing was my motivation to get out on the water almost every day plus two trips to Aruba and two Club Meds, Dominican Republic and Guadalupe. (Just as with your Stradivarius, in windsurfing you should practice a lot.) At the regattas I would meet the same old hard core friends, plus, at the big regattas, the top sailors in the sport. At one regatta I sold my Chinese red Cadillac hearse (see photo) to Mike Gebhard, four time Olympian with one silver and one bronze medal. (I was getting a new Ford station wagon.) In 1966 the European sailors, in Florida for the winter to train for the Olympic sailing off Savannah that year, raced in the local regattas but not with us peons in the Sport Fleet. Over the years I have three times had my photo with sail number USA-44 on the front page of the Sunday paper of the cities where the regattas were being held, but, I regret to report, it was not for excelling but just for being the oldest in the regatta. But then, as Woody Allen says, just being there is 85% of life.

Alas, for me in the last few years old age has set in. A new right hip in January fixed up that leg okay, but I have severe arthritis in my shoulders, which Vioxx and Glucosamine don't seem to be taking care of My last regattas were the National Seniors (second out of five in the 75-plus age group—there aren't many of us!) at Patrick AFB, the Mistral Midwinters on Merritt Island, and the 48th Annual Mt. Dora Sailing Regatta (mostly sailboats) on Lake Dora, all in Florida in 1999.

The National Seniors, by the way, were masterminded by Dick Tillman '58, who is right now president of U.S. Windsurfing, our national organization under the aegis of U.S. Sailing (formeriy USYRU).

As a final word to Bonnie and Beaver, I say, get out there and race—it will gready enhance, even above what it apparently is, your enthusiasm for the thinking-man's sailing.

P.S.—In the photo my license plate is US 44 NA. That's the best I could do. I have USNA 44 on my other car, and Hank Gorman of North Palm Beach has 44 USNA on his car.

Cowboy, have you asked your doctor to put you on Celebrex for the arthritis? It has helped me a lot!

An update on Stu Sadler written by his sonin-law was forwarded to me by email from Bob Kitt: I thought I would give you an update on the Captain's condition. Unfortunately, the surgery that was performed last year on his left leg to restore the blood flow, did not hold up, because the arteries in his lower leg just keep getting worse. He had surgery today (24 October 2001) to repair the artery in his upper leg, and they also performed an angioplasty on the remainder of arteries in his lower leg. The surgery was successful, but did not go as well as the surgeon wanted it to. He will be in Memorial Hospital in Jax for approximately one to two weeks. After that Cathy and I will bring him home with us until he has recovered. Cathy took a leave of absence from her job to stay with him while he is recuperating. If you have any questions you can give us a call at 904-2647951, or just email me. I check it daily.

Thanks, Gene and Cathy.

Thank you. Gene! And thank you. Bob! Our r e n o w n e d Tennessee lawyer, Pete Hailey sent me photos taken at the World War n Submarine Veterans Convention in St. Louis in August. Unfortunately, since they were duplicates of those sent by Art Battson, which were submitted for last month's edition, I did not send them for inclusion in this issue. But, I still want to publicly acknowledge receipt and thank Pete.

Homecoming tailgate—Jack Godfrey, Randy King, Margie King, and George Perry

Homecoming 2001—Moose Schnurr, Joe Travers, Marilyn and Vince Cassani, and Jane Schnurr

Homecoming 2001—Connie and George Prestwich and Alice Prestwich

Jane Appel, John DriscoU, Barbara Eldridge, and Nancy Driscoll

Watch for Boar(d of Trustees Ballot ^A^n your ;; March Shipmate!

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George Prestwich, Prescott Palmer, Connie Prestwich, and Alice Prestwich Shipmate, January-February 2002

Homecoming party at Ginger Cove, John Driscoll, and Frank Barrett

Homecoming dinner at Ginger Cove, 1 to r; Marilyn Cassani, Lyn Adamsons, and Margie King

Homecoming dinner at Ginger Cove, 1 to r; Agnes Walsh, Trudy Chadwick, Barbara Eldridge, and Nancy Barbour

Homecoming party at Ginger Cove, Rojo Adamson, and Joyce Jennings

Homecoming dinner at Ginger Cove, John and Maggie DeLargy

Homecoming party at Ginger Cove, Nancy Driscoll, Bill Cavey, Jane Appel, and Frank Bairett

Homecoming party at Ginger Cove, Vince Cassant, Joe Jennings, Jack and Helen Godfrey

Homecoming dinner at Ginger Cove, 1 to r: Charley Rozier, Bucky Walters, Jane Schnurr, and Clair Rozier

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Homecoming was well attended again this year. These photos, taken at the tailgate gathering, include Moose Schnurr with his jug of wine, stalwarts at almost every game: Jack Godfrey, Margie and Randy King, and George Peery; except for '44 a vacant parking lot: Moose, Joe TVavers, Marilyn Cassani, Vince Cassani, and Jane Schnurr; and how great that they are friends: Connie Prestwich, George Prestwich, and Alice Prestwich (wife #2 and #1). Welcoming two single gals is John Driscoll (Jane Appel and Barbara Eldridge while Nancy Driscoll supervises); holding forth is Scott Palmer with George Prestwich, Connie Prestwich, and Alice Prestwich taking it all in; at the dinner at Ginger Cove that evening: John Driscoll, Frank Barrett, Rojo Adamson, and Joyce Jennings; Nancy Driscoll, Bill Casey, Jane Appel who is with Frank Barrett; Vince Cassani, Joe Jennings, Jack Godfrey, and Helen Godfrey; Charlie Rozier, Bucky Walters, Jane Schnurr, and Clair Rozier; three famous ladies of the Class, Marilyn Cassani, Lyn Adamson, and Margie King; four more famous ladies of the Class, Agnes Walsh, Trudy Chadwick, Barbara Eldridge, and Nancy Barbour; and Maggie and John DeLargy. A good time was had by all!

Our November Headquarters Chapter luncheon was held in Annapolis at an Italian Restaurant, Mezzanotte's on Route 2 about four miles out of town. There were 24 Classmates.

Counting wives and significant others, the total was 40. The menu was great, almost too much for lunch for us octogenarians. Our speaker, Mike Collins '84, from the Alumni Association, had been recalled to active duty just a few days before the luncheon, so we gabbed before lunch.

A short email from Bill Glodt says: Have had little chance to Alumnae... It has been a rough year My wife, Eileen, had a heart attack in Febmary and had to have a quadruple bypass. She is slowly getting better. She had several medical problems, which slow her down much. Happy Thanksgiving to all '44. More later!

A wonderful letter arrived from Rose Cipriano. She says: It has been a long time since Peter (Cipriano) and I checked into the '44 Shipmate column, so we are happy to report that he is especially pleased with life since his third eye surgery at Johns Hopkins has restored his vision to 20/20 with glasses. He is back to pleasure reading when he is not working.

He called my attention to your question about the need for Braille characters on a drive-through bank machine since I have been a braillist for thirty years at the Red Cross BraiDe Center in Fairfield, NJ. To compound the banking absurdity I report to you that, in order to be graduated from high school in New Jersey, even blind Braille-reading students must pass the written test for a drivers license. Fortunately, they are exempted from "behind-the-wheel" training. The teaching manual-in-Braille is one of the thousands of textbooks we have in our catalog. What ever happened to common sense?

Rose, thank you for exposing another "wasting-the-tax-payer's-money" law. Maybe there are enough New Jersey taxpayers reading this that something good will come of it.

Many of you have heeded my request to send me your obit. As gmesome as it might seem, the obit is desired by the Alumni Association when "that" day arrives. Who knows better than you what you accomplished in life! But, please include a photograph. Thanks to those of you who have aheady responded and submitted.

An email from Bill Wakeland informed me that he and Gloria are moving to a larger unit in the Army Residence Community. The new address is 5309 Churubusco Drive, San Antonio, TX 78239. His telephone and email remain the same.

Emmet F. Ferguson, MD's retum address label on a letter to me showed a different address than what we had recorded. It is 1515 May Street, Jacksonville, FL 32204.

After waiting a long time for it to be built, Ralph Merrill has finally been able to move into the continuing care community of his choice. His new address is 2815 Carl T. Jones Drive, Apartment # 128, Huntsville, AL 35801; 256-882-0850.

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Bob Bagby's widow, Lyn, has also relocated to: 3118 Gracefield Road, Apartment # 302, SUver Spring, MD, 20904-7849; 301-572-2286.

Pemberton Wall (oldfudpbw@earthIink. net; 850-453-7388) asked tiiat we add his email address and phone number to our roster.

Tom Rhees (tomrhees2@webtv.net) has two email addresses.

If you have me in your address book, please change to: tomrhees2@webtv.net. I have different WebTV equipment in Vero Beach, FL, than in Annapolis. If you don't use the number 2 in the address, the mail goes to Annapolis, and I won't get it down here in sunny Florida, it gets delivered to Annapolis!

An e m a i l from M a u r y H a r t l e s p e a k s for itself: Folks and friends, this beautiful afternoon, with the clocks set back, seems like an appropriate time to talk about the October steps toward closure with our beloved Suzanne.

Some of you were there personally, some were there in spirit, and some were not aware of the occasion. After beautifiil services held for Suzanne at our parish in San Antonio on 10 and 11 September, we waited almost one month before holding final services in Annapolis. At 10 a.m. on Tuesday, 9 October, on another beautiful October day. Navy Chaplain Father O'Kene, with the help of family and friends, celebrated a beautiful mass at the Naval Academy Chapel. This was followed by a beautiful and emotional inurnment of the main um of her remains in the USNA Columbarium on the edge of the Sevem River. Afterwards we had hugs and food at a luncheon reception at the Officer's Club. All seven children and Lauryn and Meredyth representing the 11 grandchildren were able to be present at our favorite "post duty" spot, which was also the birth site of Steve and Barbara. Our dear Annapolis friends and Classmate, Emily and John Donaldson, made their home our op. center. Considering the current difficulties of air travel, we were most fortunate that the children and friends all made it okay. (We only needed to delay Mass ten minutes for Steve's late arrival.)

Upon leaving Annapolis, I went to Grand Junction, CO, with David for a few days.

On the weekend of 12 October, Dave and family and I went to Suzanne's paradise on earth, our cabin at Vallecito Lake, where we placed a small um of her ashes at her favorite spot, in front of the cabin, near the lake.

As you all know, some of this has been hard, but it has been very warm and wonderful, thanks to you all, because we know she is in the hands of her God in eternal paradise.

On behalf of myself and the family, I again thank you for your warm support and ask you to keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

'What a marvelous story! We will, you know that, Maury! This is the sort of task for which a Classmate is made!

Two days after Suzanne's Annapolis services on 11 O c t o b e r 2 0 0 1 , R o s e m a r y D u n c a n , Gordon Duncan's beautiful wife, was laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery after "a beautiful church and graveside service on a g o r g e o u s fall d a y . " R o s e m a r y died of 66

complications stemming from congestive heart failure at the Cameron Glen Care Center in Reston, VA. The burial service was held in the Old Post Chapel at Fort Myer. At this service Gordon presented her eulogy and some of the things he said about her foUow: Rosemary was a wife, mother, grandmother, and a U.S. Marshals Service Intelligence Analyst whom I often lovingly called "Puppy." Rosemary is for remembrance and let me remember and share one of her personal notes that she had treasured. / Can Do All Things Through Christ Today is mine. It is unique. Nobody in the world has one exactly like it.

It holds the sum of all my past experiences And all my future potential. I can fill it with joyous memories or ruin it with fruitless worry. If painful recollections of the past come into my mind, or frightening thoughts of the future, I can put them away. They cannot spoil Today for me. It is mine.

He continues: In reading her notes, as I have done many times, my heart sang. They were adorned with happy little multi-colored flowerdoodles with some words in color for emphasis. She wrote everything like that—copious notes and letters in her beautiful hand, always in colors, and invariably enhanced with hearts and flowers and little fun sketches in a dozen colors.

My apologies to Gordon for not being able to p u b l i s h the entire three and one-half page eulogy but I will now jump to the last two paragraphs.

Rosemary radiated perpetual happiness, joy, and delightful humor in my life and that of our family. That contagious spirit elicited a dozen pet names from me to capture the essence of her. ...Her love was always so strong and enfolding that whenever we were parted, I was often driven, in the privacy of a jet fighter cockpit, a hotel room, or a car, to shout, "I love you. Puppy." .. .1 am still doing that.

Although we are celebrating the joy of her life, her loss cannot help but leave us tearyeyed. Looking to the future however, I see only a flood of happiness as I replay vintage Rosemary daily in my heart. These are "Golden Moments," as Rosemary used to call them, just waiting to be recaptured— for all of us. So, we must all "lighten up" and, as my darling girl would say to one of the children or one of our numerous pets after a gentle scolding, "Put up your tail and be happy" Let us all take comfort in that advice and in knowing that the "Book of Rosemary" will never be closed.

Gordon, you write beautifully and with so much feeling and love. I wish the constraints on column length would have permitted me to publish the obituary in its entirety. Our prayers are with Rosemary always.

I received a short note from Elaine Beckett to inform us that COL John W. Beckett Jr., USMC (Ret.) died on 13 November 2001 at his home in Air Force Village West in Riverside, CA. The immediate cause of death was pneumonia. His ashes were interred at the

Riverside National Cemetery. He also will be remembered in our prayers.

The Alunrni Association forwarded to me an obituary from the 22 November 2001 issue of the Virginian Pilot (Norfolk, VA) which said that CAPT Leo George Dewey Wiemer Jr., 81, died on 21 November 2001 in a local nursing home. A funeral was conducted on Friday, 23 November, in HoIIomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel, and burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 3900 Virginia Beach Blvd.,Virginia Beach, VA 23452.

Don't forget to put the 60th reunion on your calendar in September 2003. At this time of year George Carlin says, "The main reason Santa is so jolly is because he knows where all the bad girls live."

Although this issue will be a few days late when it arrives on your doorstep, shortly after Christmas, but there isn't a better way to say it, as you can see, than the way Bob Awtrey docs in this photo. Merry Christmas! —wlb

Bob Awtrey

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Pres: CDR L. B. Findly, USN (Ret) 6009 Oakdale Road, McLean, VA 22101-3334 h: 703-536-4781 Corr. Sec'y: CDR Robert O. Sherman, USN (Ret) 4208 Ormond Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304-1621 h: 703-370-5867; e: rosherm@aol.com In Memoriam Paul E a r l y '48 r e p o r t e d that Thomas McQuilling died on 23 September 2001. Mac was sm-vived by five children, two sisters, and a brother, James McQuilling'49.

Charles "Charley" Joyce died on I November 2001 in Green Valley, AZ. His wife, Carolyn, resides at 1106 Abrego Drive, Green Valley, AZ 85614; 520-625-3286.

Harry "Hank" Milhan died of cancer on 23 November 2001. His wife, Bemell, Uves at 3747 Vista C a m p a n a S o u t h # 3 3 6 2 1 1 , Oceanside, CA 92057-8224; 760-757-5466.

A number of Classmates attended the memorial service for Tom Bush's wife, Mary, at the USNA Chapel at 1:30 p.m., 19 December 2 0 0 1 . M a r y ' s a s h e s w e r e p l a c e d in the

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Columbarium at the Naval Academy. Tom met Mary when he attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology prior to entering the Naval Academy. Mary lived across the street from Tom's fratemity house in a Simmons dormitory. Tom's address is P.O. Box 213, Center Harbor, NH 03226-0213; 603-253-6312.

Address Changes Mary Lou and Lloyd Kuhnmuench have moved to an easier life at 55 South Grove Avenue #2C, Webster Grove, M O 63119-2900; 314-962-0616.

Gloria Lipfert (lipferts@cais.com) tells us: Early last spring, I decided that the time had come to give up the responsibilities of a house and yard. It was a difficult decision to sell my home in Bethesda after 29 years, but the great real estate market helped me decide. I looked at 11 retirement communities and decided on Riderwood Village, just outside the beltway in Silver Spring.

Downsizing was one of the hardest things I ever did and I moved a few items that would have been better left behind but I finally finished the job. The move itself went very well but I could not have managed without the help and support of both my children and their spouses.

I have a lovely apartment and 1 am happy with my decision. 1 owe a big thank you to Ski and Ginny Dzkowski who live in a Riderwood sister community and who gave me helpful advice. My new address is 3116 Gracefield Road #222, Silver Spring, MD 20904-7894; 301-486-0818.

Association Business The '45 Headquarters Chapter met as scheduled, 9 October 2001, ably conducted by our new President Bert Findly. Our speaker was Neal Thompson who is, as our loyal readers know, engaged in writing Alan Shepard's biography. Neal desires any material about Alan that classmates may provide. Attending as a guest was VADM Bill Lawrence who was a squadron mate of Alan and who noted that '45 provided him many role models, "not all of whom were positive."

Speaker Neal Thompson with intrepid aeronaut Al Blackburn

Bert Findly strikes a presidential pose Shipmate, January-February 2002

A t t e n d i n g the l u n c h e o n also w a s G u s Swainson. Gus attends our meetings when they coincide with homecoming. Gus provided the accompanying photo of Bill Barnes and our new Vice President John Rich. Gus, Ed Rowan, and Ed ErkenBrack were all Classmates in the Garden City High School Class of 1940.

"ABC" which translates to "Another Bloody Castle" or "Another Bloody Cathedral." It was a very worthwhile trip and much enjoyed.

Lots of beautiful country.

In August 2001, we took a two-week tour of the maritime provinces of Canada with Joann and Howard Blum. The trip was mostly by bus except for a ferry trip overnight from Portland, ME, to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, thence to Prince Edwards Island, and a whale watching boat from St. Andrews to Campobello. We spotted many whales in the Bay of Fundy. The enclosed photo shows us at Franklin Roosevelt's favorite vacation spot, Campobello. Another highlight was two nights in Bar Harbor, with a tour of Acadia National Park.

Bill Barnes and VP John Rich just enjoy the luncheon The Way We Are Ray Bates called to provide some information regarding dental care for those who subscribe to Tricare For Life. One must join Delta Dental DoD (not Delta Dental General). It may be difficult to find a dentist who accepts the limited payments provided. However, a member may pay his/her dentist and then receive from Delta Dental the amount allocated for the service p r o v i d e d . P a y m e n t s vary by the individual's location and the amount may be as little as 40% of the actual cost. Moreover, there is a monthly fee required to join Delta Dental DoD. In spite of the foregoing costs and limitations, Helen and I find we would save several hundred of dollars a year on routine dental maintenance. You may obtain information on joining Delta Dental DoD by calHng Delta Dental at 888-838-8737 or going to www.ddpdelta.org on the Intemet.

Our thanks go to Frank Coulter '39, who reported a Baltimore Sun article headlined "Wrestling great gets a hold on national hall of fame." On Sunday, 18 November 2001, Classmate Ray Oliver officially became a member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Ray received his letter of induction on 8 August from Myron Roderick, who heads the Hall of Fame in Stillwater, OK. Ray was selected for his "Lifetime Service to Wrestling." Ray left the Navy in 1947 to coach and teach math at his old high school, McDonogh in Baltimore. Ray retired as wrestling coach in 1972 but stayed in the sport by organizing the M c D o n o g h ' s annual wrestling tournament—named after him—and officiating. To date, Ray has been associated with wrestling for 67 years.

Jerry Rester provided a bit for our column: Having enjoyed France so much in the summer of 2000, Suzy and I booked a voyage up the Rhine, on the Main, and down the Danube, from Amsterdam to Vienna in June 2001.

Most of the trip was through Germany where we saw many castles and cathedrals—so many in fact that favorite joke of the day was

Suzy and Jerry Rester. and Joann and Howie Blum at Campobello A flight from Boston to Washington then allowed the Resters a visit to Annapolis to attend several functions of the USNA Foundation. The second picture shows Carol and George Ellis, Carol and Bob Williams, Suzy and Jerry Rester, and Bob Baldwin in the USNA Foundations's tailgate tent. The only downer for a great weekend was the disastrous Georgia Tech football game.

Still smiling at the Georgia Tech game From George Ellis: I'm sending the enclosed photo since it includes a few '45ers that we don't see assembled in Annapolis very often.

The group met during the Alumni President's Circle meeting on Saturday, 8 September 2001 in Annapolis. Left to right are Jim Wheeler, Bob Williams, Bob Baldwin, George Ellis, and Jerry Rester.

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The San Diego "'45 Survivors" group watches the Army game in a most civilized manner. The group gathers at the Coronado Yacht Club where they are indulged with breakfast and lunch while updating old acquaintances. All this makes a really bad game less dispiriting. There is no parking problem, no hard stadium seat in a weak sun with a cmel cold wind, and no traffic jam upon departure.

All this is under a clear sky in a setting that is just delightfully warm. Moreover, space is always provided for an interloper from the East.

During half time, the Group assembles outside to elect officers for the forthcoming year.

The president instructs past officers to step forward, this year leaving only three threatened survivors standing behind. Bill Traynor disclosed that Bob Lenson, one of the threatened three, had confided previously that if no one else could be persuaded to take the office, he would do so. This betrayal of confidence resulted in Bob's immediate election by acclamation. Bill Benson continues as the group treasurer. The group is too active to be herded into a group, but we were able to get them into the two photos following. The group would be well advised to keep an eye on their new president for cash obviously gravitates to him.

Section 1 of the San Diego survivors group

We remember and extol Andy Kerr's cycling exploits. How many know of Jim Hamburg's? Jim has cycled across the United States from BeUingham, WA, to Portland, ME; completed two trips from Lands End, at the southwest of England to the northeast tip of Scotiand; thrice cycled to his high school reunions in Marysville, KS; traveled the length of both New Zealand islands; cycled from Adelaide to Sydney in Australia and throughout Tasmania; commuted on weekends from his home in San Diego to his job in Azusa, CA; and rode 81 miles to celebrate his 80th birthday. Unfortunately, Jim fell recently while riding with a group in Rancho Santa Fe and suffered a concussion and broken ribs. While this has curtailed Jim's current cycling regimen, he is now busy redesigning hospital bed controls, none of which he could reach during his 11-day hospital stay.

Dick Van Orden, our Class medical maven, reports that the rate of Alzheimer's among the elderly, is one in ten at age 65, one in three at 80, and one in two at age 85. Not a pretty prospect! What can we do? Well, Dick also reports that a competent neurologist with whom he is acquainted, recommends a daily intake of 800 intemational units of vitamin E, 500 units of vitamin C, 40 milligrams of Gingko Biloba, and a baby aspirin. Joe Henson's brother, Stan, (you remember him, our wrestiing coach back there in the dark ages) also now a doctor, emphasizes the baby aspirin. You may, if you wish to face the awful tmth, test your status vis a vis Alzheimer's by engaging in a test at http: //www.mccare.com. Dick felt that the test was not sufficiently rigorous, but was told that one with incipient dementia would have difficulty.

The Way We Were From Jerry Patten: I just received the October Shipmate only tofindthatfivemore 'mates have passed on.

I like the sub-heading. The Way We Are, and I would like to see more of this in our part of Shipmate. (All Classmates, please noteâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; send copy \) Others may want to be reminded of The Way We Were as a counterpart to The Way We Are. For those who enjoy the Way We Were, please consider publishing the enclosed photo showing Bones Thomas and me with shipmate Jack Roulstone '46, who had recently reported aboard MILLER (DD-535).

MILLER was commanded by Dwight L. Johnson '37. The date and place are noted on the back.

Where was it? Where else but The Trocadero, Los Angeles, 22 September 1945?

Dutchy Ellenberger writes:

Winners from MII.I.KR President Bob Lenson, Money Man

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In a recent letter you mentioned that you expected items about Alan Shepard from Classmates. Herewith is my contribution.

During our First Class Year, 1944, Alan and I were in the varsity eight, Alan in the bow and I at sfroke in the stem, looking into the face of the coxswain. Tommy Bush. We won all of our races, but some were rather close.

Normally, during a race no one with an oar said anything, concentrating on keeping the beat. However, during one close race, a voice broke the stillness with "N-y-a-a-a, what's up. Doc?"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;a very close imitation of Bugs Bunny. All eight oarsmen continued with the stroke, but seven were baffled.

After the race while trying to catch our wind, Alan admitted that it was he who broke the silence. When asked why, did he think the other shell was ahead of us and his intention was to distract the other crew and so to throw them off their rhythm? Alan answered "No, I just felt like doing that."

Thereafter, whenever I read about Alan's exploits, I smiled and thought to myself, "N-y-a-a-a, what's up. Doc?" Dutchy included a copy of a letter entitled Smokers' Loss that he wrote to The Cincinnati Enquirer after the loss of his wife from lung cancer. While late for '45ers, it may be useful in discussions with our children and grandchildren.

In the United States, the average life expectancy of a man is 72 years, but a man who smokes can expect to live 11 years less, reducing his life expectancy to 61 years. He will have pjiid Social Security taxes for about 40 years, but can expect to die before reaching the age of 62 for early payments.

A man who earns $2,000 a month has $ 153 withheld for Social Security. If he does not smoke, he can think of the withheld amount as an insurance premium and can look forward to a monthly Social Security check when he retires. If he is a smoker, he should consider the $153 withholding (more for higher incomes) as an added cost each month for smoking, because he has little chance of collecting Social Security payments.

For a woman who smokes the situation is not as bad, because the average femede life expectancy of 79 reduced by 11 years for smoking results in a life expectancy of 68, giving her six years of Social Security if she starts collecting at age 62.

Trip logs from Al Blackburn and Jessie Petrat must await the next colunrn. My thanks to all who contiibuted to this column.

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Annual Membership: 23% Life Membership: 54%

Pres: VADM C. H. Griffiths, USN (Ret.) e: griffc@bellatlantic.net Vice Pres: CAPT James W. Foust, USN (Ret) e: jameswfoust@aol.com Treas: CAPT Wils F. Engel, USN (Ret.) 6807 Rosewood St., Annandale, VA 22003 There is good news this montii. Clarence Couture (16) has become our Class' Lazarus and retumed to life. Actually, he wasn't dead.

I wrongly reported his death as having taken Shipmate, January-February 2002

place about 12 years ago. His sister, Mrs. Bea and Carl Duberg (11), Bob Ellis (7), Pris Christoff, the wife of Chris Christoff '48, and Jim Foust (7), Jeannette and Frede brought him back to life when she told me, Froelich (9), Phyllis and Ed Goloway (3), via her husband, that she talked with Coutch Barbie and Chuck Griffiths (6), Jean and Hal several months ago. That's my new source on Hamberg (7), Kathy and Wally Hankins (11), Coutch's life. (I suspect that he doesn't even Chuck Hansmann (9) and guest, Elsie know he was dead. Under the circumstances, Sommer, JeiTy and Lucky Jordan (16), Bernie I don't know how his sister could have given and Lou Junod (1), Helen and Dave Leighton him such dreadful news.)

(18), Barbara and Bob Moore (7), Sabra and Frequently, Classmates who undertake tasks Bill Vanderwalk (16), Al White (6), Anne and for the Class go almost unrecognized and their Dick Wilson (2), and, Toula and Lee Zeni (3). efforts aren't appreciated. Therefore, you need Counting the nine late cancellations, we had 46. to hear this story: In the fall of 1995, Marilyn It's interesting how that 46 keeps cropping up. and Bruce Althoff (1) arrived in Annapolis Did you know that last Halloween was the first from Hawaii just in time to dig their way out time in 46 years that ghosts and goblins were of 24 inches of snow. Not long thereafter, able to trick or treat in the light of a full moon?

Bmce was recmited to take charge of the Class' At the November Greater Washington, DC, tailgate party at Homecoming weekend. In luncheon at the Army-Navy Country Club, spite of the need to sort out the logistics (loca- Clete Kennelly showed a video of Bill tion, tent, chairs, tables, food, and beverages), Bennett's talk at a Forrestal Lecture back in he found that the biggest part of the new job 1999. The majority of those at the luncheon was to come-up with a fairly accurate estimate had not attended the lecture—and Bill of the number who were coming, until recently. Bennett's message of leadership, integrity and This year he thought he had everything honesty is just as applicable today as it was squared away a couple of weeks ahead of the then. All (even some Democrats) really engame, so Marilynn and he took off for a 15- joyed it. Those at the luncheon, hosted by Dick day tour of France. (Now we're shifting to Lyons (15) were: Ash Ashley (13); Larry first person.)

Baldwin (15); Ann and John Collins (15); Ev We found the landing beaches in and Bob Dise (9); John Dugger (13); Sally Normandy especially moving and the Ameriand Wils Engel (4); Phyllis and Ed Goloway can cemetery beautifully maintained. As we (3); Al Glennon (4); Chuck Hansmann (9) and left the area in our tour bus, the tour guide his guest; Elsie Sommer; Jerry and Lucky was carrying on a conversation on her cell Jordan 16); George Kelly (14); Clete Kennelly phone. All of a sudden, she began to describe (10); Dave Leighton (18); Emie Lowen (2); the catastrophe that was hitting New York Wendell McHenry (11); Joe Meyer (9); City. (This was 11 September) The shock Sidney and Stu Savage (14); Perry Taylor to all of us was tremendous. It was the worst in my life except for hearing someone on (19); Al White (6) and Rod Wingo (19). Evthe radio describing the Japanese attack on eryone gave a hearty "Happy Birthday" to our Pearl Harbor in 1941. We found the French October-November "birthdayers"—^Larry people whom we met to be very sympathetic.

Baldwin, John Collins, Cliff Duncan (15), Back in Annapolis, I touched bases with Wils Engel, Jack Fagan (19), Hal Hamberg the companies providing the tent table, (7), George Kelly, Clete Kennelly, Stu chairs, etc. and with the caterer for the tailSavage, Perry Taylor, Bob Welander (1), Rod gate party. Everything seemed OK. Then I Wingo, and Gordon Yeo (4). read the article about the tailgate party in Shipmate. The game was to start at noon and The Greater San Diego Group gathered for the food would be ready at 6 p.m. instead of the Army-Navy game at the home of our hosts, 3:30 p.m. Wefixedthat by calhng around.

Jo and Herk Camp (7), in Del Mar, starting Next problem: I drove past the football at 7:30 a.m. (The San Diego Union Tribune stadium parking area the day before the game gave game start time as 8 a.m. PST. Kickoff to insure that our rented tent was in place took place about 8:45 a.m. PST; but, for the and ready. What I saw was not our tent, but first time in many years, our local coverage the entire area assigned to us was totally included pre-game festivities such as the march filled with parked cars. This was the result of the Naval Academy allowing people on of the Midshipmen and the cadets.) The headed for the ongoing Power Boat Show to park at the stadium and take shuttle buses to the show. What next? A few phone calls elicited promises that all cars would be removed by 6 a.m. and the tent, etc, would be on hand in good time for the tailgate party.

The latter had its usual plethora of sea stories and laughs. So, once again the tailgate was lots of fun.

I'll save the Beat Army he had here for next year. Now you know why Bmce is showing so much grey hair.

The following Classmates, spouses and guests contributed to the laughter at the tailgate: Ash Ashley (13), Marilynn and Bmce Althoff (1), Mary and Larry Baldwin (15), Shipmate, January-February 2002

following were at the Camp's by the time everyone had anived with their assigned dishes: Nancy and Vince Bacon (11); Chic Bowling (8); our hosts; Dona and Bert Decker (18); Harriett and Ed Ellis (7); Fran and Bob Gautier (7); Bob Gorton (5); Chris and Jim Hugus (15); John Kent (6); Arlene and Corliss Nugent (2); Lil and Al Thomas (4); Barbara Ann and Harry Watson (7); Bob Wertheim (7) and his guest, Joan Witt; Shirley and Bob Williamson (2); and our one real outof-towner. Bill Henningsen (16) from Westiake Village, in the Los Angeles complex.

There were three TVs in various locations, including one on the east "porch." All were fully occupied throughout the first half; but, it was quite obvious as time passed that a substantial number of Classmates were preoccupied with "old tales be retold."

It was difficult to keep focused on the game with the beautiful ocean view from the patio stretching away so enticingly to the southwest in the glittering sunshine. The surfers in the distance looked appealing. I noticed a few ladies more interested in the view than the game.

As the minutes passed toward the end of the game, the ladies bustled around the kitchen and the buffet table laying the bmnch. The Ellis' cold sliced roast beef (in lieu of ham, Harriett says Ed can't have ham, it's too salty for him) and the Watson's chili took center stage surrounded by a multitude of luscious salads and rolls. Surprisingly, there was not a big msh to the table; caused most likely by the liberal quantity of snacks and doughnuts, which had been put out to assuage the hunger pangs between, for us, an early breakfast and a late lunch. But, soon enough, the table received its merited attention followed quickly by oohs and aahs at the dessert table. After that the people who had been talking outside joined us very promptly.

After all had been fed, Ed Ellis called us together for the latest word—including the fact that Dona and Bert Decker (18) will be our hosts for the next Class luncheon (first quarter 2002). He also informed us that the plans for the Class' Fifty Seventh And A Half Reunion (The Mississippi River Cruise) have suffered a set-back because the parent company of the Steamboat Cruise Line has filed for bankruptcy; but, information from a representative of the steamboat line stated that all deposits paid by our people will be refunded.

'46: L to t: front: Corliss Nugent. John Kent, Bob Gorton and Chic Bowling; background: Jim Hugus intently watching the game; Fran Gautier in the distance 69

Our plans will be held in abeyance because

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DELTA QUEEN is continuing to operate and MIS-

is scheduled to resume operations in the spring. Therefore, our committee is optimistic that everything will evenmally fall into place, and we'll be able to reschedule our cmise into somewhat close to our original time schedule, early November next year. A letter addressing all of this is being prepared and will be sent to those 50-plus Classmates and widows who have specifically told us that they're interested in this cruise. (Incidently, more people than those identified in the December column have said they plan to join us. But, in view of the latest developments, we're deferring listing the names.) If you've changed your mind and want to join us, notify Ed Ellis.

SISSIPPI QUEEN

All the Classmates, nearly all in uniform, who attended the game at the Camp's; you'll have to use your own initiative to match names with pictures

Bob Williamson and Al Thomas also watching the game

Bob White (18) and Mary Lou on board MV PAUL GAUGUIN while on a cruise in French Polynesia. They went ashore at Papeete, Tahiti, Riata, Bora Bora, Mooea and others; he reported that the Radisson cruise people run a classy operation

Bob Gautier on the right enthralling Joan Witt and Bob Wertheim with one of his sea stories

Harry Watson and our host, Herk Camp

RemervAyer to Votel Board of Trustees Ballots will be in your March Shipmate.

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Bob Finley (9) has moved to 1200 E. Central Ave, Sp 143, Sutheriin, OR 97479; 541459- 5518; bobnportia@juno.com, if juno is available. John Rusling (16) has a new address: 321 Sevem Ave., E 305, Annapolis, MD 21403; 443-482-9078; Rusli5@aol.com.

I deeply regret to report the passing of the following members of the 1946 Family: Edward Allen Brady (2) died on 12 October 2001, and his ashes were committed to the USNA Columbarium. Available information indicates the he was divorced and had no direct survivors.

Earl W. Burdette (20) died at his home in Oakridge, TN, on 22 November 2001. Class records indicate that he is survived by his wife, Helen, who lives at 109 Timber Crest Drive, Oak Ridge, TN 37830.

Jeanne E. Candler, widow of Samuel Lane Candler (10), died 16 October 16,2001 at the home of a niece in Indialantic, FL. She was a registered nurse and had served in the Navy.

Survivors include her brother, her niece and care-giver, Judith Mullins, of Indialantic; two other nieces and three nephews. Donations may be made to Hospice of Health First or the American Cancer Society.

Madeleine Sophie Binet Langille, the widow of Justin E. "Jack" Langille (5), died on 15 November 2001 in San Diego, CA. She is survived by four daughters, and one son, Rev. Justin E. Langille IV, who conducted the funeral mass for his mother in Mission San Diego de Alcala on 27 November 2001. She is also survived by a sister and two grandchildren. The family suggests donations to St. Madeleine Sophie's Center for developmentally disabled adults, 2119 E. Madison Ave., El Cajon,CA 92119-1111.

Hubert M. Stiles (10) died at his home in Birmingham, AL on 5 November 2001 after a long bout with cancer. He was predeceased by his wife, Lillian Culp Stiles, the sister of William N. Culp (10). He is survived by his son. Clay O. Stiles '71, three other children and eight grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Way Campaign or to the Navy Relief Fund.

The condolences of the Class are extended to the survivors of the foregoing named deceased.

Please refer to "Last Call" for obituaries.

The guest speaker at the Forrestal Lecture on 24 October was The Honorable Antonin Scallia, Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Clete reported that he was good and the Midshipmen liked him and then went on to cite a few points that the speaker had made.

Among them were: The U.S. Constitution is unique and the best in the world. Many countries in the world have constitutions that read as well or better than ours; but, ours works.

The system of checks and balances it sets up is the unique part. It's what makes everything else work. He emphasized that Midshipmen owe it to themselves to obtain and read a copy of the Federalist Papers to understand the Constitution because their oath requires them to support and defend it. The second part of his lecture dealt with a controversial issue. Who's right—the "originalists" who believe decisions should conform to the original intent of the framers of the Constitution—or—those who believe that the Constitution is a living document that "grows" and "evolves" as society changes. (There is no question that the foregoing is my greatly simplified summary of very complex issues discussed clearly and succinctly by the speaker and only a small part of the report which I received from Clete, who was there and heard the Lecture.) Additionally, Clete remarked that the question and answer session following the lecture showed that the Midshipmen had paid attention. He finished his commentary to me by stating: "Questions showed a division among Midshipmen between the two sides of the issue and fostered the impression that this lecture, particularly, met the intent of the Forrestal Lecture series of enhancing the education, awareness and appreciation of the Midshipmen in the social, political and cultural dimensions of the nation and worid by exposing them to leading representatives from various walks of life."

(Personally, I'm jealous of my Classmates in the greater Annapolis Area who are able to take Shipmate, January-February 2002

advantage of this lecture series. They are exposed to valuable nuggets of thought that most of us outside the Annapolis area never hear. I think I'm fortunate to be one of the very few who hear some of them thanks to die summary, which I receive from our Class Secretary. In view of the significance of what is covered during the Forrestal Lecture series, I think the speeches, or at least a summary of them, and the question and answer session following them, should be included in Shipmate.)

Clete reported receipt of a letter from Karl Sommerlatte (7) in response to a conversation that the two had had. In it he mentioned that Denzil L. Pritchard (8) was the military attache in Moscow during Karl's second tour there in 1972-74. (Incidently, Karl's interesting report on some of his life in the Foreign Service is in the December issue of Shipmate.)

Additionally, Clete reported that Denzil is one of four Classmates who opted to get an Army conunission. Others were: James W. "Jim" Ferguson (15), Renn M. Lawrence (19), and Hubert M. Nicholson (16). Pritch retired as a colonel and he currently lives at 2357 Bell Branch Rd., Gambrills, M D 21054. (Somehow, Clete missed Alister C. Anderson (11) who became an Army chaplain and retired as a colonel. Additionally, our 45th Class Register shows two more Army officers: Edward J. Kamis, a non-grad, who retired as a colonel in the Chaplain Corps and Norris Ewel Sills (19) who was a major general, U.S. Army Reserve. Botii of the latter died in 1993.)

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Pres: VADM John G. "Jake" Finneran, USN (Ret) Sec'y: Chester H. "Chet" Shaddeau Jr. 1972 Scott's Crossing Way, Apt. #002 Annapolis, MD 21401 h: 410-224-5890; f: 410-224-7613 e: stadir@erols.com Party Hearty The quality of football played on the field certainly left something to be desired, but our 55th Anniversary Tailgater during and after the Homecoming game against Rice was a winner.

Modifying the usual format somewhat, we had only an open bar before and (for non-football watchers) during the game. Then afterward, under a capacious tent, and seated in tableclothed luxury, we served ourselves a luscious dinner, with s u c c u l e n t b a r b e c u e d chicken, pork, and beef dishes, accompanied by wine and beer, and followed by a profusion of sinfully calorific desserts. Of course, the baked beans and the cole slaw were topnotch, the weather cooperated with a lovely sunny aftemoon, and Classmates from out of town showed up to pleasantiy surprise us all.

Nothing much could have been improved upon—except, naturally, the score of the football game!

At the Homecoming tailgater; Marie and Stan Gary

"ST" Hays enjoys the shade at the Homecoming Tailgater Add-On Don Murray provides an add-on fillip to Joe McKenzie's story in the November issue: Enjoyed Joe's story about the collision— it deserves a plaque. I was Assistant Navigator of SPRINGFIELD (CL-66) about the same time. We had been bombarding San Clemente for the day and were headed back for berth E-9 at Long Beach. As we came around the east end of Santa Catalina we took bearings to plot our position. About 20 miles away, bearing 002 degrees from the east end of Catalina was the harbor entrance.

The bearing of Point Loma lighthouse checked out OK, the bearing of the tower for the parachute ride at The Pike checked out—but there was a bright vertical line about halfway between the two bearings that we could not identify.

When we got a lot closer, the mystery was solved. It was the sun reflecting from the vertical stabilizer of the "Spruce Goose"!

I'm glad the plane still exists, and hope to get to Oregon to see it again. Don Murray

Final Honors We continue to be saddened by the painful l o s s of C l a s s m a t e s : R o b e r t C o c h r a n "Robbie" Brady, Robert Thomas "Bobbie Tom" Jenkins, Warren Bennett "Johnny" Johnson, John Bartley "Bart" Jones, Andrew Ray "Andy" Sansom, and Edward Alan "Ed" Scoles are no longer with us.

Obituaries and photos appear in Last Call as available.

The Mail Buoy From Bob Barker in California: .. .Bobbie and I flew to Las Vegas for several days in October to enjoy the adult Disneyland. It used to be America's monument to bad taste, but it has mellowed somewhat over the years. The expansion has been incredible. We are taking the week-long Mexican Riviera cruise in January. The price is right. 1 think the Navy could take some pointers from these cruises—bars and variety shows would certainly be a boon for shipping over... Bob An email from Margaret and Mike Leddick in Arizona: We are definitely in the desert again, and what a thrill to be here when the Diamondbacks won the World Series! We could feel it even way out here in the Sun Cities.

We drove around the new golf course that the Del Webb organization is starting on next.

Twenty new model homes, an 18-hole course (with two more in the Sun City Grand area).

It is something to see, if anyone out there is thinking of retiring with the youngsters.

Mike is still flying back to Minneapolis, where he has a skyway project to oversee until it finishes sometime later this year. It will come from a section of downtown Minneapolis to the Target Center, where he is the City consultant for doing such things. .. .we are still choir singers here in a very active elder Church. Mike is head of the Worship Committee, and I president of the women's organization. We have a very fine new pastor just up from ten years as campus pastor at the University of Arizona in Tucson. He is definitely the youngest in our congregation, but we forgive him. We have all been there—done that. We keep wondering if the Hemmer commentator on CNN is Ed Hemmer's son—wouldn't that be fun? (NB: No, The Hemmers report they have four daughters—no sons. CHS)

'47: L to r; Bill and Jean Harris, Sam and Ann Linder at La Playa in Carmel Shipmate, January-February 2002

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Peace and love to all for the Holiday seasons.. .Marleddick.

From Jean, wife of Bill H a r r i s , in Palo Alto, CA: Enclosed is a photo of Bill and me with Ann and Sam Linder. Bill and I were celebrating our 50th anniversary and were gifted by our offspring with two nights at the La Playa Hotel in Carmel. Sam and Ann live in Monterey, and they joined us for lunch at the La Playa. Sam and Ann were neighbors of ours '53-'55 when Sam and Bill were at the U.S. Navy PG School in Monterey.

Sam eventually was President of that Institution. It was a very nostalgic visit—we drove to our former home in Del Rey Oaks.

We bought it then for $10K—asking price now is $ 3 6 0 K . It's pretty small!... Sincerely, Jean Harris From S a m G r u m p i e r in Naperville, IL: The 55th Reunion was great and all the planning perfect. Barbara and I missed the Class Meeting and Memorial Friday moming because I was incapacitated by some kind of upset overnight. Hopefully, we can spend more time together next time. Enclosed is a picture for your files. The photo shows Helen and Boyce Grier who were our neighbors in Naperville in the '70's Barbara and Seymour Cmmpler From Betty and Bo Heininger in Tampa, FL: The picture, (see nearby) was taken in Fredericksburg, TX, at the Admiral Nimitz Museum and Gardens. We were visiting Frances and Jack Stevens at their ranch in Hunt, TX before the Reunion in San Diego.

There was a circle of pictures of Presidents who had served in the military, and.. .Betty H. Stars And Bars We're not sure how it got started, or why it continues to surface from time to time, but the "urban legend" among members of the Class that '47 has produced " a record number" of Flag officers is simply not tme—^by a long shot. Lots of classes in the 'teens and twenties, and some in the thirties, produced phenomenal numbers of stars, affected of course by the World War II expansion of the Navy and by the former practice of "tombstone promotion", whereby a combat decoration for valor resulted in automatic promotion by one grade on the retired list—though not for pay purposes! The tme record, however, taken on its own merits, is worth a second look. Here's the straight dope:

'47: At the 55th; 1 to r; Sam and Barbara Grumpier. Helen and Boyce Grier

'47; L to r Bo Heininger. Jimmy Carter, and Jack Stevens

'47; Looking from the Memorial past the plaque toward the new cherry tree grove

^^^i»^t Tfcif Grove of Cherry TVcet itMgiftfrem The 75th CI«M of the ImperU Japaiiete Naval Academy on the occaalon of their viiit here with the USNA Cla.i of 1947.

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The Class had 1080 members input from various sources during Plebe Summer, 1943.

1000 were still members of the Class by the beginning of the Academic Year—Fall Term, 1943. 821 subsequenfly graduated in June of 1946.

Out of that group, there have emerged: 2 Recipients of the Medal of Honor, 1 President of the United States, 1 United States Senator 34 Flag and general officers, including : 1 Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, fourstar ADM, USN, 4 other four-star ADM, USN, 7 tiuee-star VADM, USN, 18 two-star RADM, USN, 2 BGEN, USMC, 1 Vice Admiral of tiie Venezuelan Navy, 1 Rear Admiral of the Pemvian Navy

Shipmate, January-February 2002

No attempt is made here to detail the literally hundreds of physicians, financiers, engineers, scientists, teachers, businessmen, and clerics, as well as civic and governmental leaders—many of whom commenced these efforts after a productive military career.

As the old gag goes, it may not be a record, but it's one hell of an average!

Cherry Blossom Time Many of you participated in, and others will surely recall, the visit with us of the Imperial Japanese Naval Academy's 75th Class in 1995—their second visit—when we joined at a luncheon in Alumni Hall. As had also been the case on their first visit in 1985, this was followed by the dedication of their gift of a group of Japanese cherry trees, this time along the water's edge near what many of us remember as Plebe Park.

The frees at first seemed to flourish, but as time passed, it became obvious that things were not going well. A combination of poor soil, extreme droughts, and inadequate watering resulted in the deterioration of their beauty and their failure to grow as expected. Classmate Lou Romatowski, a Master Gardener, took particular note of their condition, repeatedly attempted to have them better cared-for, and offered all possible help and advice.

During this time, and independently. Academy authorities had been making plans to do some rearrangement of the area, providing for relocation of the saluting battery, some new parking spaces, and relocating from its place in the Cemetery the Vietnam Memorial which lists graduates who were Killed in Action in that conflict, placing it in a small plaza close to Alumni Hall.

"Picking up the slack" on the tree problem, the Academy has now completely replaced the dredged landfiU with appropriate earth, planted five new trees, replacing the blighted specimens, and erected a handsome bronze tablet, located at the edge of the Vietnam memorial's new plaza, directing attention to the new grove of frees, and inscribed: "This Grove of Cherry Trees is a gift from The 75th Class of the Imperial Japanese Naval Academy on the occasion of their visit here with the USNA Class of 1947. September 1995."

The plaque also bears the crests of the respective Classes.

On your next trip to the Yard, take the opportunity to stop here and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the Memorial, the flowers, and "our" cherry trees.

Quick Takes The regular monthly luncheon of the Capital Area group was brightened by the presence of Ann and Sam Pillar, visiting from the West Coast, with their friend Alice Wesley. The group also attended the Homecoming Tailgater, together with Stuart Wesley, Ann's spouse.. .Frank Readdy is home and recuperating nicely after hip replacement surgery.. .Class President Jake Finneran, after a long and difficult post-operative hospital Shipmate, January-February 2002

stay, is back home and gaining sfrength on Lil's cooking...A new joinup on the Internet, and now a member of CYBERSEVERN47, is Arturo Calisto, signing on from his home in Lima, Peru. If you have email, and haven't already joined us, why not? Do it! Now! Or sooner!... Your scribe recently had occasion to send his Class ring in for some minor repairs.

Then Jim DeSanto wrote in to say that his ring had been stolen, so now, by force of necessity, I am pretty well informed on the subject. If you have any questions about contacts, etc. for Ring repairs, replacements, or whatever, call on us for help or addresses...Al Nimocks and his wife Ann spent the first few months of their married life in Annapolis while he was stationed at the Academy—so they've arranged to celebrate their 50th Anniversary next Spring with a family reception at Alumni House—back in Crabtown again! A great idea...Sedona Travel, of Sedona, AZ, represented by Dave Asquith '57, and his wife, are offering a 2002 Voyage exploring the World War II Pacific Theater of Operations, departing Honolulu 6 October, ending at Osaka on 29 October, aboard a modem cmise ship. His toll-free number is 1-866-282-4583, or call me for further contact data...I just walked back into the house after retuming from the painful Army game in Philadelphia. I keep reminding myself that it's only a game! Saw a few familiar faces—Wirt Thayer, my Plebe year wife Al Maxfield, Duncan Packer, Charlie Kiser, Chan von Schrader, and—possibly—Tom Hudner. (the guy I saw was a long way off!) I guess we just have to hang in there and wait 'til next year... And closing on a personal note to all Classmates: I take this opportunity to advise you all that the beautiful USNA Alumni Boston Rocker, the gift with which you honored me at the Class Meeting held during our 55th Reunion, has been received, has had its plaque attached, and is installed in a place of honor in the office of my new bachelor pad. I offer you all my deepest and most heartfelt thanks. See you at this same place next month... CHS

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Sec'y: CDR Sumner K. Moore, USN (Ret.) 308 Mansion Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302 h: 703-549-8739; e: sk48moore@aol.com The Thursday and Friday before the Army game, I attended in Annapolis the semi-annual Class President and Alumni Association Tmstee meetings, as I have been doing for a good many years as '48's rep. The overwhelming impression I received was that the Academy is doing famously except in football. VADM John Ryan '67 and his predecessor, ADM Charles Larson '58, have been skillful in keeping money coming in from the Navy for the ongoing renovation of Bancroft and the academic buildings, and much infrastmcture repair, and also have

been nurturing projects largely funded by outside sources such as the Glen Warner Soccer Center, and refurbishment of the Crown Sailing Center. The Midshipmen are chockablock with academics, extra-curricular, and sports endeavors, and by what we see of our 24th Company gang, are eager, smart, getting a great education, and super-enthusiastic. Applications for the next class are up. The heavy-duty Foundation Board, Association Trustees, and their supporting Staff, listed in the first couple of pages of your Shipmate, are enthusiastic, hardworking, and dedicated. I personally wonder at the energy and money expended in the enormous adminisfrative stmcture this all represents.

Maybe this opinion is the result of my own conservatism and roots. One has to admit that things are rolling along and getting done.

About Class rings. I lost the jade stone from mine swimming in the ocean in June. It finally wore through the bezel and plunged to the bottom. I put it in the hands of a talented but dilatory goldsmith in Newport for repairs. After three months of empty promises, it was delivered the other day, and it is beautiful. Too late I found that Herff-Jones, who made our rings is still in business with HQ in Providence, RI. If you would like to discuss with them repairs, refurbishment, etc., call 800-631-0392.

The Alumni Association asked me to update you on the criteria for membership in the President's Circle, about which there has been a bit of confusion. It requires a donation of $2,500 per calendar year to the Association or Foundation for whatever purpose, and must be renewed yearly, unless you wish to become a life member thereof at $50,000 given in one year. Benefits? Invitation to a nice party at the Academy along with the associated prestige.

You are aware of the Information Technology conference held on 10-11 October, partially funded by the proceeds of '48's endowment fund. Burt Edelson was one of the Classmates who, along with Eddie Welch was involved in arranging this successful event.

Burt writes: It was successful by several measurements, participation, attendance and program content. The first day was devoted to five inspiring presentations on the importance of IT in military and naval operations, given by a handful of admirals, a Marine general and the skipper of the Navy's hot "smart ship." The second day featured a panel discussion on IT education for naval officers.

The participants were computer science and IT professors from a number of universities including USMA, USAFA, and the PG School. These were both held in the big auditorium of old Mahan Hall that now has a bright new look. There was also a Technology Exposition held in Alumni Hall demonstrating advanced computing and communications gadgetry of many types.

Lots of Mids attended, also faculty and visitors. All attendees got the impression that IT is the "new big thing," that the future of the Navy will be intimately involved with IT, and that the Academy is at the forefront of this exciting field. The contributions of

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'48 along with the Office of Naval Research, our co-sponsor, were frequently and profusely acknowledged. Several Classmates were spotted in the audience, but unfortunately, Eddie Welch, who did all the work, was ill and unable to attend.

We have a photo of the enttance to Captain Howard N. Kay Hall at the Naval Station, Newport, RI, which photo somehow got lost at the time it was dedicated a couple of years ago.

The hall was so named in recognition of Howie's great service as CO of NavSta, and all the other great things he did for the Navy, the town of Newport and the state of Rhode Island, ended by his untimely death four years ago.

Howie Kay's Hall Bill Chipman sent in a news obituary for Robert C. Crispin, 3rd Company, who died 13 November in Virginia Beach after a long illness. Bob lost his wife, Carol, earlier in 2000.

From Elmira, NY, he was an avid Boy Scout before entering the Academy. He was a submariner, serving as engineer in NAUTILUS, CO of SEAWOLF and NATHANIEL GREEN. His deep draft

command was RALEIGH. He is survived by a son, a daughter, and five grandchildren.

Bill Chipman also reports that it is hell getting old, and that he is anticipating a knee replacement the end of December. H e also notes that Art Markel is experiencing back problems that are slowing him down.

Ben Conroy, who with Jim Bjorge, Harlow Falevsky, and Herb Green, put together that great cassette of the Bobcats songs a year or so ago, recently found in his file of 78 rpm records one of the USNA band playing "Anchors Aweigh," dating from the early '20s. He sent along a short cassette. It is scratchy, but popped me right back out on Worden Field marching across the grass. But, even more fun and significant was a flyer he sent which detailed a reception-dinner-induction ceremony, 27 November, held at the Anaheim Hilton, for his induction into the Cable TV Hall of Fame, along with six other notables, under the auspices of Jerry Levin, C E O of A O L Time Wamer. Mr. Levin stated: In this time of crisis and change, the importance of cable is clearer than ever. Today, as well as a prime source for news and information, cable provides the most efficient and reliable infrastructure for interactive services and the high-speed delivery of the Intemet. The prominence cable now enjoys was achieved, in good part, by the seven 74

individuals whose lifetimes of achievement and distinction have helped raise cable from a novelty into the multi-billion dollar center of the communications industry.

A further comment by Leo Hindery, CEO of the YES Network added: We recognize seven lifetimes of achievement and distinctionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;our distinguished friends who are the recipients of the 2001 Cable TV Hall of Fame Award, to honor their foresight, entrepreneurship, invention and creativityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the values upon which this great industry is built.

What an honor! The other six, unknown to this outsider, were Joe Collins, Burt Harris, Kay Koplovitz, Bob Miron, John Rigas, and Sid Topol. Seven more distinguished looking individuals I've seldom seen in a row. My Congrats to brother Ben. Here is some sad news. Ed Sutter called the other day, having heard from Willie Langone that John David Peterson, 13th Company, died on 23 November at his home in Peterboro, NH. Not much information at present, but Sutter said he was planning to go north for services on 8 December, and promised more dope upon his retum. Pete lived with Carrington and Andy Frahler First Class Year, and he was one of a kind. I'm sure all hands join in expressing our sorrow to his wife, Virginia.

Charles "CJ" Kelly writes, I'm enclosing a small brochure showing what I've been doing the past couple of years. Some golden years! However, it's fun when you see something you created come into being.

He has created on 2,600 acres of spectacular mountain property a relatively small hunting, fishing, and relaxing lodge known as Point Mountain Wilderness, about three hours due west of the DC area, near Snowshoe Mountain ski area. It is as close to wildemess as you can get these days, but is new and designed for comfort. The meals are home-cooked and family style. You need to investigate this intriguing place and all he offers, and you can do this b y b r i n g i n g up t h e W e b - s i t e www.huntpointmountain.com. It's all there.

He provides the hunting and fishing packages with guides and gear as you need, and riding, biking, hiking, or just an escape weekend. He has 7000 square feet of buildings, including main lodge, a connecting residence accommodating 14, and a full time manager's residence.

CJ goes on in a different vein: Through our Marine Corps Association, I leamed that Merrill Norton had moved to Texas about 35 miles from our winter home at Fair Oaks Ranch. Had a long conversation with him, and he's doing fine. He thinks he has licked his lung cancer (and he's never had a cigarette in his life). I'll be leaving West Virginia about 1 November and hope to get together with Merrill shortly thereafter I have notification of the 18 October death of Clive V. Berry, who was with the Class for two years, going on to Washington State, Class of '48. He was bom in BeUingham and lived most of his life in Spokane. He left a wife and four daughters.

Scorchy Smith sends his new Texas address at his new golf course house about the same size as his former Monterey house, on an acre and a half, but closer to the kids. They will retum to Monterey in the summer in some capacity or other. Meanwhile, he parks his two Corvettes, port and starboard, at PO Box 857, Georgetown, TX 78627; 510-826-2131.

Andy Frahler sends greetings from Atianta: Your request for news and pictures spurred me to do both. Our four children, two boys and two girls are scattered. Don Frahler '72, our oldest, retired two years ago after 26 years. Andrea is next, teaches in a Christian high school in Atlanta. Ron is a marketing manager with Sarah Lee in Chicago and Marybeth and family are in Chesapeake, VA. Her husband is a Baptist minister All are married to their first mates, all have two or three children. There are five boy and five girl grandchildren. On a recent trip to Chesapeake, I took Marybeth's children to visit WISCONSIN, now in Norfolk (see photo). It brought back memories as our First Class Cruise was in NEW JERSEY, and my first assignment after graduation was IOWA. We do considerable traveling and had a very special trip to Egypt this year Egypt is amazing and what they did 5,000 years ago is almost incomprehensible. Next week we travel to Washington to visit son, Don, and family.

He's a retired captain working for a contract administration company. His eldest daughter works in Senator Frists' office. I am looking forward to a USNA baseball reunion next spring for Classes '46-'54. It will be good to get together again. I coached the '54 Plebe baseball team.

Andy Frahler and grandkids aboard WISCONSIN George Ball, whose Splash Party was outlined in the December column, adds that the weather was perfect, the food was outstanding, the beer was cold, the pool temp just right, and the group was '48 Great. George also adds: 1 recently had the honor and pleasure of administering the oath of office to my granddaughter, Vivian Ball, as an ensign in the Navy, Supply Corps. She graduated from OCS in Pensacola in August. I wore my uniform for the first time since I retired in '68, and it felt good (see photo on next page).

We also recently visited Dorothy and Art Blough in Clearwater, FL, and the four of us went on a Carnival (the fun ships) cruise.

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which was great. This time the terms "bridge" and "hands" didn't refer to a watch station and the crew, but an enjoyable game of cards. It was pretty good sea duty.

The 9 November Class limcheon at the ArmyNavy Country Club included invitees from the USNA 24th Company. We were joined by the company commander, MIDN Katherine Lee Keller '02 the oncoming second semester company commander, MIDN Dave Myers '02, currently a clean sleever, and the company first sergeant, a 2/C billet, MIDN Tad Drake '03.

We also welcomed LT Randall, the company officer and GSGT Kob, the company senior enlisted. After lunch, the Mids discussed their current outiooks and in general what they were up to at Navy. LT Randall explained that he came aboard in the summer, and did not take on the usual required year pursuing a master's degree, followed by two years as a company officer, but plunged right in to the 24th Company. He is a SEAL, and he was able to convince the "Bureau" and the "Boss" that he needed to get back into his SEAL unit as soon as possible. GSGT Kob wondered what he might be getting into with this USNA billet, but he is sold on its value and is delighted to be there. Our guests all left us with the strong impression that the Academy and the Navy are in great hands. They expressed their appreciation of our Class's support of the 24th, not only with the hardware we provide, but also with the opportunity to give them the benefit of our experience and sea stories. Dave Carruth took some pictures.

I must finish with a word from the Class Endowment Committee ,which is currently leaning into gathering in the final $300,000.

This good word involves all digging down and delivering for the Class, and we hope reaching to goal in 2002.

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Membership: 26% Life Membership: 54%

Pres: John F. Barrow Sec'y: RADM Ralph Ghormley, USN (Ret) RO. Box 10262, McLean, VA 22102-8262 p: 703-351-0964; f: 703-351-5864; e: rmghormley@aol.com Correspondence: Washington The Washington group met for lunch on 9 October. Attendees: Benoit, Beckwith, Ghormley, Grabowsky, Guthrie, Haskell, CMC Jones, Andy Nelson, Reiher, Riegert, Rigsbee, Sieck, Bob Smith, Pete Swanson, and Vice. As usual, the first lyre didn't stand a chance. Paul Riegert advised that his son, a Marine helo pilot, was headed for Afghanistan. Charlie Haskell finally told the air story about how, when a S2F Squadron Commander, he had been working against Jim Wilson, (CO, SIRAGO), trying to find him in a big ocean, looked over the side and saw the snorkel pumping along. Lacking available weapons or sonobuoys, Charlie ordered his weapons PO to mark datum with "something."

The ever-resourceful PO removed the contents from a box lunch package and dropped the empty white cardboard container with unerring precision. We never heard if a successful track and attack followed, but the exampleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; don't tell a sailor how to do it, just tell him what to do, still applies. Fred closed out with a recent history of his pickup tmck, which kept mysteriously disappearing in the evening, only to retum home just before dawn. He also presented some other mles of pickups, including the caution that it is bad luck to ever garage or wash a pickup track.

The next assembly was the Homecoming party on 13 October 2001 at the Army-Navy Country Club. Attendees included Flo and John Barrow, Betty and Reynolds Beckwith, Rose Marie and Jack Benoit, Charlotte and Luke Capone, Lee and Rick Claytor, Priscilla and Bob Eustace, (Nancy and Al Frost emailed that they were stuck in Ft. Lauderdale), Ralph Ghormley, Bill Goewey, Dolores and Charlie Haskell, Barbara and Fred Horan, Domell and Tom Kilcline, Liz and Andy Nelson, Mimi and Paul Riegert, Jimmie and Shap Shapiro, DeEtte and Pete Swanson, and Peggy and Barkley Woods. Discussion topics included everything except the football game.

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these parts). I had hopes of seeing some more of the Classmates, but, unfortunately, time would not permit as my sister had some activities planned for us.

Paul E. Smith and his wife, Susie, of 50 years celebrated their 50th anniversary at a surprise party at the home of one of his daughters in Albuquerque, NM, on 31 August 2001.

Among the gathering of 100 guests were Classmates Dick Gober and Shep Jenks, plus a shipmate from his first ship. BOXER (CV-21), whom he hadn't seen in 50 years.

All four of his children plus six grandchildren were present for the occasion. Paul retired from ACDU 30 June 1979, and then was immediately recalled to active duty for an additional four months, during which time he may have had the dubious distinction of being the Senior (Bull) Line Captain in the Navy.

L to r; Marvin and Wanda Frazee, Fran and Jack Huenerberg, Janie and Bob Fellowes, and Joanne and Arch Roos

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The group next met 14 November, with Alvis, Barrow, Benoit, Capone, Draim, Eustace, Haskell, CMC Jones, Klein, Neely, Reiher, Rigsbee, RF Smith, and Somerville.

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Tidewater Tom Parsons wrote: Hi ho from Hampton Roads. We are enjoying the best times of the yearâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;no heat, haze, or humidity. We skipped the July meeting and included wives at the August gathering.

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The October luncheon included Thiele, King, Huenerberg, Dotson, Schriefer, Kesler (VMI '50), Roos, Frazee, Magee, Piazza, Trueblood, and Parsons. Walt and Ruth Schriefer's future living plan caught everyone's attention. Walt, the king of the timeshares, now has 13 throughout the U.S. and, in addition, seven children. The Shriefer plan is to sell the old homestead, load up the car, and spend the coming years rotating visits among the children and the shares. It'll save on state income taxes.

For the second time, Arch Roos managed to wheel and deal and come up with a skybox for the Navy-Air Force game. Regrettably, cameras are not permitted in FedEx field, so no snapshots, but the following enjoyed all the stadium food and beverages we could consume: Joanne and Arch Roos, Ursula and Warren Vosseler, Rosemarie and Jack Benoit, Kay and Jim Carrington '48, Jeanne and Ken Bott, Joan and Phil O'Hara Georgetown '48, Alyce and Tom Parsons, Cecile and Don Trueblood, Karen and Bill Trueblood '53, Laila and Fred Grabowsky, and Boo and Malcolm Thiele. Great that the Botts could join us from New Jersey, although if we are fortunate enough to repeat the party in future years, we must remember to remind Ken that the game is played at FedEx Field, not RFK Stadium. Thanks to Joanne and Arch Roos for making it all possible.

Here And There Joe Dickson wrote: Thought that I would let you know that we were in Annapolis on Saturday, 20 October and had lunch with two Midshipmen from this (Hot Springs, AR) area. We arrived in Maryland first to visit my brother and then to attend the reunion of VS 30 Squadron in Lexington Park, MD, on Thursday and Friday, 18-19 October We were able to visit the Navy aircraft testing area and have a presentation by one of the test pilots. Most interesting. We then went to Norfolk to visit my sister While there she treated us to an excellent dinner of crab cakes. (For your information, crab cakes are very scarce in

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Bill Sandkuhler wrote: A quick report from South Carolina. On 5 October Maureen and I journeyed to Washington for a major event in our lives as parents. Our son, Kevin, was promoted to brigadier general, USMC and appointed to his new position as JAG for the Marine Corps.

LtGen Mike Williams '67 USMC officiated. With all the Sandkuhler offspring spread halfway around the world it was a rare opportunity for something like a family reunion.

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Paul Laric wrote: Betty and Bob Salomon hosted a sumptuous "Beat Army" luncheon for former "wives" and shipmates and their spouses at the Salomons' beachfront home at Ocean Grove, NJ. Dave Sprague took the photo (see next page).

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John C. Ostlund recentiy wrote: With this note is my biography. Quite A Life. Years ago 1 began writing for the benefit of our grandchildren, but the text just seemed to keep expanding.

Through individual contact, several Classmates have purchased copies. John continues: Although my book has been selling well here in Wyoming, it is not my intention to do a second printing. Most of our Classmates who have received the book have voluntarily sent a contribution check payable to the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind. At this time more than $30,000 has been raised in this way.

John offered to send one to anyone requesting a copy, and if they are satisfied with the book they might send a contribution to the Guide Dog Foundation. In other words, he will personally take no money, but page no. 1 of the book tells just how easy it is to make a contribution.

The book tells of his family, childhood, life at the Naval Academy, his brief career serving in a DD in the Mediterranean, the discovery that he had to retire from the service because of insulin dependent diabetes, and the subsequent new life he carved out in his hometown in Wyoming, where he was in business, served in the legislature, bought a ranch, lost his sight in 1984, got a guide dog, and continues life. It is a fine book and tells a tale of courage, grace, and humor in the face of adversityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^but the lesson is not lostâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;one picture taken in 1995 shows John teaching his grandson how to tie a reverse Wmdsor knot. I commend the book to you.

Gene Shine wrote that he has ten copies of our Class' 50th year profile/history and would be happy to send a copy to the first ten who send him a letter requesting same. His address is: E.F. Shine, 2554 W. Course Drive, Aimapolis,MD 21401.

Losses CAPT Walter J. Kraus, USN (Ret.), died on 5 October 2001 after a long illness. He was interred at Arlington Cemetery. Alice's address is: 112 Melvin Avenue, Annapolis, MD 2I40I-I225.

George Wilson Sumner Jr., died on 15 October 2001. His widow's (Bebe Moody Sumner) address is 3805 Old Pali Road, Honolulu, HI 06817.

Marilyn C. Derby, wife of our Classmate Larry Derby, died 21 October 2001 at home.

Larry's address is 205 Meek St, Warren, AR 71671; 870-226-2678.

Address Changes John S.M. Benson (jsmben@cox.internet.com); Dempsey Butler (dbjr@ attbi.com); Charles L. Culwell (Chas VaCulw@aol.com), 58 Stillmeadow Dr., Shipmate, January-February 2002

CAPT Karin Lynn, USN, stationed in Hawaii, asked for assistance via email for the Class to attend a surprise 50th anniversary party which she arranged for her parents, Nancy and Jim Lynn, at their retirement home at the Fairfax on 11 November. Karen made it happen and saw to all the details even though she couldn't be there. When duty calls we answer, but attention to details allows things to happen. Congratulations, Karen, and congratulations to Nancy and Jim on their 50 great years together.

Charlie Cooper rests "at ease" these days with his assignment as chairman, Iwo Jima Preservation Committee successfully concluded. As announced in the 28 November Washington Times, "Air Force settles on a new Annual Membership: 19% memorial site." That site is away from the Iwo Life Membership: 59% Jima Memorial and moved to the place where the Arlington Navy Annex once stood. GEN Pres: RADM Roy Snyder, USN (Ret) Jumper of the Air Force and GEN Jones of the 3921 Colonel Ellis Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304 Marine Corps signed-off on the arrangement. h: 703-823-2464; f; 703-823-4467; e: roydl314@aol.com The battle of the monuments is now over and Chief Fund Raiser: J. Richard Powell Jr. we can all give thanks to Charlie for his val8123 Dunsinane Court, McLean, VA 22102 iant efforts over the past six years.

703-893-4583 or 1-866-859-4362 At the Spring 2001 Council of Class PresiExec. Sec'y: Larry Hawkins dents, it was recommended that rules for 3916 Linda Lane, Annandale, VA 22003 President's Circle membership be amended, h: 703-573-4256; f: 703-573-1661 (call first) and it was so done with the following results: e: llhawkinsl@juno.com Corr. Sec'y: CAPT Wayne L. Jensen, USN (Ret) (1) Any donation to the Alumni Association 499 Skyhill Court, Chula Vista, CA 91910 or the Naval Academy Foundation of $2,500 h: 619-421-6756; e: wayneljensen@home.com per calendar year will now qualify for annual William Gordon Petty died on 4 October membership, (2) life membership in the 2001 in an Asheville, NC, hospital. Bill had President's (Circle is still $50,000 unrestricted.

It seems that many "new" computer users destroyer escort and submarine duty but spent most of his career as a mechanical engineer are not aware of all the information available and was expert in cryogenics. He worked with on our Class Web site. It is: usna50.8k.com.

NASA on moon and Mars missions and re- On the same matter, Joe Pausner passes the tired from that agency in 1977. He was a bridge word that his new email address necessitated life master and served as president of the by AT&T broadband problems is: joepausner @ Ashville Bridge club. Bill was a member of attbi.com. Joe adds that while he was reading the St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church in Ashville. the 22 October issue of Time he came across a He is survived by his wife, Mary Hess Petty; picture of Joann and Jack Branson on page one son, William; and six daughters, Kathleen, G2 with a write-up on G3.

Joe Howard tumed himself into the hospiRosemary, Barbara, Marjorie, Loretta and Mary; 21 grandchildren; and three great-grand- tal for a triple heart bypass operation on 14 children. A Mass of the Resurrection was October, and the operation was a complete celebrated on 6 October at St. Joan of Arc. Me- success. On 4 December he took a treadmill morials may be made to the church at 919 test and passed it with an A-okay. So on 5 December he simply went back to work in Haywood Road, Ashville, NC. 28806.

We leamed of Bill Rassieur's death last Oceanside. I am certain all of Joe's many month, and we can now add the following: He friends can readily hear him saying, "It's no is survived by his wife, Joy; daughters, Gayle big thing."

The Annapolis November gathering had: Ed Harris and Donna Abelson; and four grandGreenberg, Rex Kilbourne, Tom Rogers, daughters. Bill went the Air Force on graduation and subsequently had a distinguished ca- Wayne Smith, Daryle Tripp, George Van, Tom reer as an engineer and program manager with Ross and John Cavanaugh. In DC on 1 NoLockheed Missile and Space Corporation. Pri- vember they managed: Bill Diehl, Larry vate services at Arlington Nation Cemetery Hawkins, Daryle Tripp, Marsh Treado, Amold Austin, Jim Lynn, Bob Oliver, Dick Powell, were pending.

COL James H. Hall, USAF (Ret.), died on Charlie Hirsch, Ray Bowers, Norb Walecka, 17 November 2001 in Mechanicsville, VA. He Bill Rockey, Law Kivlen, Bob Shultz, Jim is survived by his wife, Ginny; three daugh- Lisanby, Bill Kiehl, John McNally, Bob ters, Cina, Tena and Mary; and by son, LCOL Mandeville, Milt Schultz, Tom Rogers, Don John Chemiga, USAF. Jim was a fighter pilot Stull, Earl Halpem, Howard Portnoy, Ward for 31 years. Burial was in Arlington National Lasley, Bill Simons and John Cavanaugh.

Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the na- Meanwhile on that 1 November date. Class tional Hospice effort and because of his inter- members in Hampton Roads met at the NAS ests in animals: to the SPCA/Humane Society.

Austin, TX 78738, h: 512-261-1934, f: 512261-1835, c: 512-413-7948; James J. Garibaldi (kgaribaldil68@hotmail.com); Richard W. Kelly (rwkelly49@msn.com); James L. McVoy, 2300 Arlington Ave. So Apt. 23, Birmingham, AL 35205; William Sandkuhler (wsandkuhler@earthlink.net); Ralph P. Williams (jeanpete2@earthlink.net).

Excerpt of the month: "One neuron short of a synapse."

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Oceana O'Club with: George Jessen, Jim DiNardo, Cliff Hopkins, Fred Edwards, Dick Fox, Bill Grigg, Ron Kelly, and Ray Barber.

Alice and Fred Edwards had just retumed from Europe where they used Space-A travel and made stops in Spain, Germany, Italy, and England. They were airborne on their way home on 11 September and that caused a bit of anxiety. Ulla and Cliff Hopkins spent two weeks in Germany with friends. The group didn't meet in December, but there were plans for 16 January at the Broad Bay Country Club with wives for dinner. Up in Portsmouth, NH, Class members held a small reunion on 21 November to celebrate Ken Bixby's 75th birthday. Yipes! I guess we are all approaching that milestone. Along with Ken's wife, Helen, they had: Sally and Chuck Mull, Molly and Bob Murphy, Yvonne and Bill Wright and Bobbie and Jack Akin. The muster for 2 November in San Diego produced: Bob Muck (announced that the '50 Valentines dinner would once again be at the San Diego Yacht Club on 14 Febmary where we would give thanks to our sweethearts for their support over the years. For additional details contact Bob at 858-456-1956), Mark Frudden, Frank Cassilly, Gene Wisenbaker, Dick Martin, Wayne Jensen, Frank Taylor, J.B. Farrell and Dick Smith.

We all appreciated President George W. Bush appearing at the Army-Navy game, and we would have liked to have had more motivation on the part of the Navy football team, but wait 'til next year when we once again...Beat Army] —Wayne

juncture, Annapolis is the decisive first choice.

Could this be considered a retum to the womb?

Almost everyone responding agreed with having the 55th in the spring of 2006, prior to graduation. Well over half of you favored a mid-reunion in the San Diego/Coronado area.

The company parties were strongly endorsed and will be incorporated in the planning. A general comment that ran through the replies was the lack of sufficient time for Classmates to renew old friendships. This, too, will be accommodated. The golf and sailing diehards made their preferences known and their wishes will also be included in the planning process.

By the time you receive this column, final decisions as to time and place should have been confirmed by the Board of Directors and action initiated to nail down specific dates, locations and reservations.

There are still a few items left over from the 50th and previous reunions. We still have a few carafes (both large and small), photographic albums, and Class neckties. If you are interested in any of the above, please contact Beau Dietrich, Jay Woodbury, or me.

The final editing of the 50th Year Book, Lucky Bag, is finished and will go to press in early March. The mail out is scheduled for early April. If you haven't ordered yours or want additional copies, its not too late. Just let me know and we'll ensure you will be on the mailing list. We owe the Book Committee, and especially Sam Ginder, Ward deGroot, and Trent Shaver a tremendous amount of thanks for their herculean efforts in turning out what I believe with be an outstanding testimony to our Class. —Bob Small Coming Events The San Diego Chapter of the Class of 1951 cordially invites Classmates, their wives, and Annual Membership: 29% friends to a dinner party honoring our first Life Membership: 51% president. General George Washington, on Friday, 22 Febmary 2002. As members of the Pres: CAPT Robert H. Small, USN (Ret.) 874 Coachway, Annapolis, MD 21401 San Diego Yacht Club, Jean and Andy Kremn p: 410-841-5167; e: rhsusna51@earthlink.net and Claire and Bill Hutchison have graciously Vice Pres. and Class Fund Raiser: agreed to sponsor the dinner and have been RADM Guy H.B. Shaffer, USN (Ret.) instmmental in the detailed preparations for 344 Martin's Cove Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 the event. Bring your wives, friends, p: 410-757-9086; e: ghbs51usna@aol.com houseguests, and encourage others to join us.

Corr. Sec'y: If you did not receive a reservation form and CAPT H.T. "Beau" Dietrich, USN (Ret) are interested, contact John Tillson at 8589508 Woody Lane, Great Falls, VA 22066 981-3263 or 113078 Survey Point, San Diego, p: 703-759-5006; e: Beau9pnt5@aol.com Treas: CAPT J.L. "Jay" Woodbury Jr., USN (Ret) CA 92130-1819.

7515 Comith Drive, Alexandria, VA 22306 Washington/Annapolis area '51 Wives p: 703-768-3848; e: jaywood@juno.com Tea—Sunday, 3 Febmary 2002 will be held from 2-4 p.m. at the home of Mary Ismay in President's Corner In a previous column I had mentioned the McLean, VA. If your wife has not received a advantages of Life Membership in the Alumni flyer, or has not yet responded, and would like Association. The annual dues will increase to to attend, please contact Ann Dietrich at 703$50 this year, while a Life Membership re- 759-5006 or Ruth Small at 410-841-5167.

The Washington/Annapolis area Spring mains $200. For the equivalent of four years subscription you will be paid up for life and Fling will be held at the Army Navy Country your widow will continue to receive Shipmate. Club on Friday, 5 April. Attendance is not limIt's a good deal and I urge those of you who ited to those living in the immediate environs haven't taken advantage of this offer to do so. of Washington or Annapolis. If you are in the Your response to the recent survey concem- area or within driving distance, we hope you ing future reunions has been outstanding. Al- will join us. The annual Class meeting will be most all of you favor a 55th Reunion. At this

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held on Tuesday, 1 May at the Fort Myer Officer's Club. We will be electing three new members to the Board of Directors. A flyer for these two events is forthcoming.

Memories of the Past The accompanying photograph was taken shortly after graduation of those of us "who stayed behind" to push Plebes in the incoming Class of 1955. My, didn't we look young in those days?

L to r; B.G. Pierce, Doug Mow, Mel Cunningham, Bill Lawrence, Dick Mongrain, Bob Young, and Don Haynsworth; second row: Ward deGroot, Reece Belk, Dick Childs, Tom Rush, Jack Kirk, Chuck Paddock, Jim Forrester, Herb Zoehrer; titird row: Pete MacKeith, Bob Carius, Dick Eckert, By Fuller, Wake Stometta, Wes Seay, Robin McGlohn, and Bill Haff Army Game More than 20 Classmates, their wives, and widows of Classmates attended the annual Army-Navy game party and Pat and Lowell Stockdale's home in Sevema Park. As can be expected the friendship and ambience were outstanding. The less said about the game and the score, the better. Discussion during the game focused on who would be the next football coach; all agreed the nod should go to Jack Hamilton.

Army Game Lunch An old custom has been reestablished.

Twenty years or more ago. West Point and Naval Academy '51ers used to gather in midNovember at the Boiling Field O'Club for a pre Army-Navy game luncheon. Unfortunately, this custom fell by the wayside in recent years as we retired and many, but not all of us, left the Washington area. Largely, through the efforts of Earl Kessling, USMA ' 51, the custom was reestablished last November at the Army Navy Country Club. Neitiier side could make any great claims about the football prowess of their respective alma mater for the game except that it would be hard fought. The conversation centered on renewing many elapsed friendships. We hope this tradition will continue in the years to come. In addition to 30 Woo-Poo types, there were nine of us. Maybe next year we can do better and hopefully Beat Army.

Larry Radkowsky has the unique distinction of being the only Classmate who has served his country in all U.S. military services during his career. He was an enlisted man in the Marine Corps at the end of Worid War 11, the Army ROTC at Rutgers prior to his appointment to the Naval Academy, and was commissioned in the Air Force at graduation.

Can anyone top that?

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16th Company Wardroom Although the security resfraints during Reunion limited or curtailed some of the planned activities, there were a few of the Class who did get around.

For those of you who didn't know, our Class has been their sponsor for the last 20 odd years.

Activities with the 16th Company have included sharing tailgates at football games, golf matches, dinning-ins, and providing furniture and support to the wardroom. Wake Stometta has served as the Class liaison to the 16th Company for the past few years.

Battlefield Exploits The following are excerpts from an article that recentiy appeared in National World War II Memorial.

Towards the end of the Second World War Bob Kalisch's father was the photographic officer to Gen Omar Bradley's 12th Army Group in southem France. Col Kalisch had leamed of a German general who wished to surrender his entire division. The general's main concem realizing that he was surrounded and further fighting would lead to many unnecessary deaths. His dilemma was how he could surrender honorably, so that his family back in Germany would not suffer under Hitler's madness. All field commanders had exphcit orders "to stand or die."

Col Kalisch, a member of the Naval Academy Class of 1924 had served in all four military services and had a distinguished career in the newsreel industry, was able to arrange a meeting with General Elster, the division commander. When he visited Gen Elster's command post. Col Kalisch offered the general an out. If he agreed to march his division to a certain open field near the U.S. headquarters and surrender to an American general, Kalisch would ensure full press coverage, guaranteeing that the ceremony would be published worldwide, thus showing that Elster was an honorable career officer doing the correct thing. This would be such as to save Elster's family from the wrath of Hifler. Elster agreed.

Col Kalisch's next task was to sell the idea to several skeptical U.S. generals. After several days of reasonable suspicion, a date was set. Col Kalisch picked the best time of day for photographic purposes and made plans for the most elaborate photo coverage possible. On the day set for the surrender, all were present on the U.S. side-unformnately Gen Elster was two and a half hours late because of a flat tire. The delay only raised the concem of several dubious U.S. generals.

Finally, down the road cam Elster in his staff car, and marching behind him was his whole division. They reached back as far as one could see, and slowly, but surely, they marched into the open field and stacked their arms. Gen Elster offered his side arms in symbolic surrender and everything was photographed in great detail.

So ends the story of the only surrender in history of an entire enemy division arranged primarily for photographic purposes. Col Kalisch modestly allows that he was fortunate to be at the right place at the right time.

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that his mother came from a village in Wurtenberg near Gen Elster's birthplace. "Ah, we are neighbors," the general responded.

Authors In the last column, mention was made of the literary accomplishments of Sam Ginder and Wes H a m m o n d . Sam's book, entitled McKinnon's Way is now available through Amazon Books. I overlooked Jim Winnefeld who has published two books, has submitted a third for publication, and has a fourth under review. His fiction books are Ace in Masquerade a novel of mistaken identity in the Navy of World War II. Salty language and some romance. It is in insta-book form (published on demand) and is stocked at the Naval Academy Store, the Naval Institute, and Barnes & Noble in Annapolis. It can also be ordered through any Barnes & Noble Bookstore. The publisher is Denglinger's Press in Florida. Sam's next book is To Maine with a Vengance a murder mystery with a Navy connection. It is now in ebook format and available from the publisher on disk for a modest price. It will come out in insta-book (soft back) form next May; same publisher. His third book. Terror, also in a Navy format with "today" headlines has been submitted for publication. The fourth book (really his first) is under review. It is a story of the Navy between World Wars I and II. In Sam's words—"Any author can use all the publicity he can get."

Renneman Sword A note from Fred Rockwell, President, USMA'51: I have just received word that the Renneman sword and plaque have been installed as requested in the wall outside the 1851 Room in the Old First Division of Barracks. Many thanks to USNA '51 for the gift and much appreciation to each of you for your efforts. It was a great pleasure to participate in the presentation ceremony at the Boston College game in September.

Correction In the last column a photo of Tom Hiers and a Classmate, identified, as Dave Weidenkopf was included. I was in error; the Classmate with Tom was Bill Wilson.

I hope the New Year has started well for you and we will see and an end to terrorism and unrest in 2002. The next column is on Guy Shaffer. Cheers. —Beau

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Pres: CAPT Jacob C. Brown, USN (Ret) Sec'y: CAPT Leigh Ebbert, USN (Ret) 2514 Culpeper Road, Alexandria, VA22308-2133 e: lebbertl@juno.com Webmaster: Howard McCollum e: hmccollum@prodigy.net Class Web site: www.usna.coin/classes/class52/ Default.htm Happy New Year! Are you ready for our 50th y e a r ? We are l i v i n g in e x c i t i n g t i m e s .

I ' m sure we will give the Army a better fight next year.

50th Reunion. From Howard McCollum.

Golden Lucky Bag submissions. In March 2(KX) we sent a letter to "All Hands" calling for your inputs for a Golden Lucky Bag, to be published in conjunction with our 50th Reunion. Jake Brown's recent annual letter repeated the call. The results to date have been tremendous, over 350 Classmates have responded with biographies, photos, and reflections. We are well on our way to being able to put out a book that all of us will be able to enjoy and tsike pleasure in passing on to our families. But we need more!

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For those of you who haven't yet sent in your materials, please sit down and do so now! Our original letter provided instructions on what to send and where to send it.

If you can't find your copy, there are two ways to get another: Write or email Howard McCollum, and he'll send you a hard copy. Howard's address is: CDR A.H. McCollum, USN (Ret.), 9703 Doulton Court, Fairfax, VA 22032; 703-978-8194; hmccollum@prodigynet.

Or access our Class Web site at www.usna.com/Classes/Class52/ Default.htm (case sensitive), and go to the page titled "GLB Letter."

Materials sent in by email can be sent to Jerry Zacharias (jzach52@earthlink.net) (GLB bio editor) or to Howard McCollum at his email address listed above. Photographs and other hard copy should be mailed to USNA Class of '52 Golden Lucky Bag, PO Box 657, Merrifield, VA 22116-0657.

Don't forget to include some pictures for the "Family Album" section. They will make our book unique among other USNA Class books. If you want your Family Album photos retumed, please put your retum address on the back.

The deadline for all submissions is 31 March 2002.

From George Berry, Northwest Chapter annual visit to Emerald Downs.

Unfortunately the Class of '52 members present are not the proud owners of the horse that won. (They are the ones in the center.)

Actually no one even won any money on this race, as you can see the number carried by the horse was not a five or a two. Vera and Ron Campbell made all the arrangements including a great buffet luncheon.

Wives were in the grandstand when this picture was taken. In the upper left comer: Chet McRorie, Fred Adair, Ralph Enos in the back row, and in the front row: Ron Campbell, Chuck Seeger, and George Berry. George continues: The racing program and track electronic board listed the race as "Class of '52 U.S. Naval Academy Purse." Next stop is the Seegers to see Navy beat Army I George also sends along a program of the dedication of the Ralph Enos Library at the Naval Undersea Museum that took place on 19 November 2001. The Undersea Quarterly, fall 2001 describes Ralph's career, and highlights his role as the museum's first director from 1989 to 1991. He has continued to serve as a consultant, and as editor of the "Undersea Quarterly." Congratulations, Ralph. Thank you, George, for sending that along.

Homecoming 2001â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Golf, football, and a combined event at the Alunrni House were the highlights of the weekend. Thanks to Charles McDonald, there were ten of us on the golf c o u r s e : D i c k D e n f e l d , J i m Q u i n n , Jim T r o u t m a n , Pete Barry, D o n J e n s e n , Gus Eggert, Frank Hannegan, Leigh Ebbert, Jim Hagan, and Charles McDonald. By the wonders of Callaway, I took the trophy from Jim Q u i n n (last y e a r ' s w i n n e r ) , a n d Jim Troutman was second (low net). Scary. Football was with Riceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;well you know the resuU. Gathering at Alumni House after the game

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were: J u n e a n d J a k e B r o w n , Petey a n d Biscuit Wev, Betty and Bob Caulk. Estiier and Vince M a n a r a , Jane and Joe Wilkinson, Adele and B u z z T h o m a s , Jan and Jerry Rapkin, Rita and Garnett Bailey, Jane and Jack Young, Muffy and Jim Nunneley, Nancy and Gene Avallone, Dick Case, Jim Troutman, Penny Vahsen, Bill Deaton, and Don Jenson.

In addition to the ' 5 2 party there w a s the "Alumni of the Decade of the '50s" 13th Company reunion. Vince Manara helped arrange it, and many found it to be very enjoyable.

Johnny Grier, o u r honorary C l a s s m a t e , brought us up to date on happenings in the NFL during the Washington. DC, luncheon in November. Attending: Charles McDonald, Jim Troutman, Tom Thawley, Pat Lockwood, Jim Stone, Al Bress, Ed Leonard, Mel Meltzer, BiU Laux, Jim Nunneley, Gene Avallone, Bill Ryan, Red Stein, Jake Brown and son, Dave, Art Thompson '44 and V. Cassai (guest). Bob Caulk, Vince Argiro, Ed Fay, John Langford, Ray Amor, Howard McCollum, Bob Reed, Dick Smith. Harry Spencer, Gamett Bailey, Toxey Califf, Jack O'Connell, Vince Manara, George Lester, Doane Kiechel, Jerry Rapkin, Hork D i m o n , D i c k D e n f e l d , G o r d o n Engquist, and Jerry Zacharias.

The 2001 USNA Christmas Ball for Classes 1939-1957 was a very nice affair. Held at Fort Myer, it featured t h e " A r i s t o c r a t s " w h o brought us tunes of the '40s. A good dinner, lots of room to dance, and conversations with other Classes made for a grand evening. Attending: June and Jake Brown, Jean and Leigh Ebbert, Toxey Califf a n d Doris Lindsey, Carmen and Larry Layman, Lois and Dick Smith, Jane and Bill Studabaker, Francoise and Allyn Bress, and Joan and Bob Denbigh.

Dick Smith entertained us at the intermission with samples of h i s c o m e d y show. T h e Studabakers were talking about their 50th wedding anniversary coming up in June 2002.

Congratulations, Jane and Bill.

The invitation read: The President of Ward One Residents' Association and the President of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Invite you to the 4th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Alumni House, Annapolis, MD. Representing the Class as sponsors for the lights and lighting were: Nancy and Gene Avallone, Rita and Gamett Bailey, June and Jake Brown, Toxey Califf and Doris Lindsey, Betty and Bob Caulk, Jim Fischer, Virginia and G e o r g e L e s t e r a n d s o n . B i l l , P a t Lockwood, Esther and Vince Manara, Frieda and Mel Meltzer, Charles McDonald, Muffle and Jim Nunneley, Jean and Jack Sheehan, Tom T h a w l e y a n d S u s a n K e p h a r t , J i m Troutman, Petey and Biscuit Wev, and Penny Vahsen. Charles, thank you for your note.

Nancy and Gene Avallone, June and Jake Brown, Jim Fischer, C h a r l e s M c D o n a l d , Muffle and Jim Nunneley, Jim Sagerholm, Red Stein, Tom Thawley, Jim Troutman, Jack Young joined members of the 17th Company

at evening meal in Bancroft in November.

Charles McDonald reported that "After dinner we walked over to the O'Club. Both the young and the old found the evening to be quite entertaining. The Mids enjoyed leaming some ancient history, and the old grads leamed a bit about what's going on in today's world, especially in and around die yard." Thanks, Charles.

Some odds and ends. Tom Rowden '82 spoke to the USNA Alumni Association of Greater Washington at their November meeting—"Command at Sea-Experiences, Challenges and Rewards in the New Millennium."

Doug Payne showed more of his original pottery at his Annual Studio Pottery Sale on 11 November. Mel Meltzer is engaged as a volunteer at the Holocaust M u s e u m . If you haven't seen it, I recommend you go. Gus Eggert, President of the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum and Visitor's Center, is organizing the building and funding of a facility dedicated to the story of Naval Aviation ".. .to preserve, interpret, and teach an understanding of the extraordinary scientific and technological evolution of naval aviation in the last 90 years and an inkling as to how it may evolve in the new millennium." (From the mission statement.) Keep it going, Gus. Tom Thawley was featured in the "Amndel Report" page of the Annapolis Capital, on 30 September 2001 for his "true calling" as an operator of the water taxi LILY. "He is one of 20 captains employed in the water taxi fleet that moves more than 30,000 residents and visitors from April to November." Tom is quoted," I would do this job seven days a week if they needed me. The worst day in the water is better than the best day in the office."

Congratulations, Tom. Barbara and Pete Stark didn't join us during the Homecoming festivities, because there was a Stark family ceremony that took precedence. From Pete: On 13 October 2001, the 226th birthday of the U.S. Navy, I had the honor to swearin my oldest son, Timothy John '78 as a captain, USNR. The ceremony took place on

The Hal Lewis family in Las Vegas Thanks, Pete. We missed you on the golf course.

From Las Vegas, Hal Lewis sends us a picture of Betty and Hal with their six children at the September wedding of their youngest son.

Hal says: I think I've retired for the last time. Betty and I are very much alive and well in the "Entertainment Capitol of the World," where we've been for past 13 years.

Our children are reasonably near-by and visit often with spouses and seven grandchildren. We have an active USNA Chapter that meets monthly. We are in the "book" and would love to see any visiting Classmates who need directions to the slot machines that really pay off.

Thank you very much, Hal.

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cluded were our first "wives: Don Simons and Don Topolewshi '78.

Don Simons is also Tim's godfather.

Commander shoulder boards were removed by granddaughters Bethiny and Mariann, and captain boards were attached by his mother, Barbara and wife, Jorja; the same duo that attached his ensign boards at USNA in'78.

The ceremonial location on the fantail brought back some memories of 54 years ago when 1 was a member of ship's company as a seaman apprentice. Back then I cleaned swabs off the fantail while mess cooking.

The picture of Pete and his son was taken

by LCDR Christopher Stark, USNR. It was a proud day for this retired sailor and his "Navy Wife."

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Dick and Lois Got a delightful note and picture from Skeeter Carson the other day. His comment, " O b v i o u s l y three hard w o r k i n g M i d s at Camid." Thank you, Skeeter. The picture shows Leigh Ebbert, Skeeter, and Jack Young doing something to a piece of equipment.

Betty and Harry Rita Bailey gave me some additional pictures of the Crab Feast held last June. Hosts Sally and John Alexander overlooking the patio, Lonnie and "Red" Stein in the foreground, and Lois and Dick Smith with Allyn Bress looking very serious. Special thanks to Rita for keeping us supplied with pictures.

Camid Wow! CDR Robert J. Michaels, USN (Ret.) died during a fishing trip on 12 October 2001. A committal at the USNA Columbarium saw Sue, his widow, and family with members of the Class gathered to take part in the ceremony.

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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; Lt Col David B. Jones, USAF (Ret.) 1 Harbourside Drive, Apt. 1-701, Delray Beach, FL 33483 h: 561-278-8325; e: djlocker@earthlink.net Webmaster: Paul Dudley e: pauld53@san.rr.com www.usna53.org It is one sorry way to have to start a column by reporting that Army won! It gets sorrier when one realizes that Navy did not win any games the whole season! The talk at the Class luncheon was basically that the team did not seem to show any life or spirit. That is a pretty nasty thing to say about such an important game. In fact, I don't think I can remember any Army game where the team looked so flat. Looking back over the last two years though there were several games where you knew the team was going to lose and it seemed as if the team knew it too. I'm not sure if this is the coaching staff's fault, or the fact that our team simply doesn't have the talent that the teams we play have. One thing is fairly obvious we don't compare in speed or quickness with most of the teams we play, including Army. The newspapers are reporting that quarterback Madden may get one more year of eligibility as he missed a year due to injury. If he gets this I hope the new coaching staff will consider having Condeto and Madden both in the backfield with Madden as a ranner and Condeto as the quarterback. It is sad when one is reduced to yelling beat somebody vice Beat Army. Maybe next year!

The sad news continues. Chuck Diesel wrote that his beloved wife, Stevie, died on 9 October Chuck wrote, "This part of the journey is done." Their daughter, Mary, several very dear friends, and Chuck were with her at the end. Chuck feels a great sense of peace and acceptance, knowing that she will no longer suffer or worry. "She fought the good fight and has been ready." She is survived by Chuck; her daughters, Stephanie and Mary; sons, Jim and Tom; five brothers; one sister; ten grandchildren; and a host of friends. We send our most sincere condolences to Chuck and the entire family.

On 31 October we were informed by Lynnette Scolpino and Frank Adorney of the death that morning of our much loved Classmate, CAPT Frank Joseph Scolpino Jr. Frank had spent at least seven years needing regular dialysis, but seemed to accept his illnesses with a very positive spirit and kept busy doing good things for family, friends, and his community and church. I have received several inquiries from friends asking how they might

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make memorial donations in Frank's memory (the quick answer is to send your check to the USNA Alumni Association/Foundation, 247 King George St., Annapolis, MD 21402. Mark your check "In memory of CAPT Frank J. Scolpino '53, Class of 1953 Project") This does not often happen, even to other well-respected Classmates. As most of you know Frank entered the Academy with the Class of 1952, but soon saw the error of his ways and joined us. As Pete Conrad told me at the funeral, he was a magnificent athlete and was very fast. He played 150 football and then fleeted up to the varsity and played well at both levels. Pete also said he was as friendly a Classmate as he knew and that everyone liked him. That was brought out at the funeral at Arlington as there were at least 21 Classmates plus numerous wives in attendance. That is a big number at our age. The service, with full military honors was very impressive as always and the weather was simply perfect! The temperature was in the 70's in December in Washington, the sky was a lovely blue, and the few clouds were a bright fluffy white.

God obviously likes Frankie also. The Classmates I saw included Don Vogt, Otto Will, Dick Curtis, Pete Can, Pete Smith, Vaughn Wilson, Jack Hoch, Cricket Johnson, Hart Sebring, Bob Raffaele, Don McVay, Leo Cuccias, Pete Conrad, Bruce Borthwick, Frank Brady, Bill Ryan, Frank Adorney, Eddie Best, Brian McCrane, and Joe Bomstein. I probably missed a few and to them I apologize. It was a solemn, yet loving ceremony. I think Frank would have appreciated it. We send our love to Mary Ann, Frank's children, grandchildren, and all his family and friends.

Our sick list continues to grow: Dean Abrahamson's wife, Josephine, went into the hospital in late October waiting for open-heart surgery and multiple bypasses. We hope and pray that all went well and that she is well on the way to recovery.

Bob Martin wrote with news that Bev Hebbard, Lee Hebbard's wife, was just diagnosed with cancer. She has undergone her first course of chemo and will start radiation therapy shortly. The doctors are hopeful that this cancer, a fast moving type, will be more responsive to treatment than it would were it a slow moving type. Bev broke her upper arm earlier this year and was just overcoming the discomfort of it and it's attendant therapy when the cancer was discovered. Bob says that Bev's indomitable Yankee spirit is determined to overcome this current "nuisance." Because her therapy weakens her immune system she and Lee must isolate themselves to the maximum degree possible from human contact and cannot have any flowers in the house. However, you can call her at 321-383-7825 or write her at 790 Bayft-ee Dr., Titusville, FL 32780; SSBN601BCO@aol.com. This is the first printing of this address in the column and is a brand new address. Welcome to the net you two—if you want to know the email address of any wired Classmate check our Class Web page at the very easy new address the Paul Dudley has just set up. This new address is www.usna53.org it is simple and ought to be easy to remember for all of us. The Web page is a great help and is starting to carry lots of Class news as us old fuds slowly leam about the new electronic world. I would suggest that all of us check it at least weekly—this is particularly true for new converts such as the Hebbard's. Paul puts lots of good dope on the page. Back to Lee and Bev, I'm sure I speak for all when I hope that she recovers quickly and completely. Further, 1 hope the broken arm and the cancer do not affect her painting ability. She is too good an artist to be slowed down.

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T^ke Furey forwarded a message from Anne Callicott, the wife of Jack Callicott, that reports that Jack had been in the hospital with pneumonia in his left lung when they found a mass in the right lung which was being tested to see if it was cancerous. They were going to fly to their daughter's in Los Angeles for Thanksgiving then retum to their Oregon home to decide on what way they should do. Anne concluded her message by saying, "If anyone is so inclined, we could use some prayers."

Ed Alves and Jock Craig, both good Marines, passed Tyke Furey and through him me, the news that they had just heard from Tom Sullivan's wife, Barbara. She had informed them that Sully was operated on for bladder cancer in early November They got most of it. He has since had three chemo sessions and was feeling lousy. Ed said "knowing him, he'll fight like hell."

It was announced at the November Class Luncheon that George Jatras was scheduled for hip replacement surgery on 14 December If that operation is successful he will then have the other hip done eight weeks later. Hope both were successful, George.

Jean Digiacomo still needs all the prayers she can get, and I'm sure Joe would appreciate some for him as well.

My Santa Barbara correspondent Bill Britton having talked to basically the entire Tom Warren family reports the following: Tom continues to improve. His prognosis is excellent, he hunts and shoots frequently with the Isaac Walton League in Manassas, and the reloading equipment in his basement must be much like the ordnance facility in Indian Head when Tom was the CO. He may make a Class luncheon soon if his schedule permits. Jo is coming back from a debilitating round of chemo and radiation and is cheerful and optimistic, although she expects another bout of chemo after Thanksgiving. She also told Bill that they are both grateful for all the thoughts and prayers coming their way. Bill notes they probably don't even suspect the half of it.

Thanks to all of you for passing this sad, but important news along. I heard a statement at the Class of 198rs recent memorial service that apphes to all of us—"We mourn not only the loss of our friends, but also the loss of what might have and could have been." Lets hope that we go a while before we have to mourn any more of our friends.

Several of us met at Norma and Bob Raffaele's house on 5 November to count the votes for our new Class president. Bill Trueblood brought us 392 ballots. After opening them we found 375 valid votes and 17 invalid votes. Of the 17 that could not be counted three had no signature or were not voted and 14 were voted for all three candidates. Of the 375 good votes there were 164 votes for Pete Conrad, 114 votes for Art Gilmore, 94 votes for Lew Sykes, and six write in votes. Thus Pete will be our new president through 31 December 2004.

Congratulations, Pete. The existing slate of DC area Class officers was reelected by acclamation. Pete's staff will consist of Hart Sebring as executive vice president. Bill Trueblood will be the administrative vice president. Art Gilmore is the secretary, Darrell Dempster is the treasurer. Earl Griggs and Jack Hoch are the remaining executive committee members. Congratulations to all these hard working members and a very sincere thanks to Judy and Gus Hubal for their many years of hard work for the Class. 1 had thought that the picture last month would be the last of the Hubals for awhile, but 1 was wrong. At the Annual USMA-USNA Class of 1953 pre Army-Navy Game Luncheon on 27 November Gus was photographed with some of the

Navy Cheerleaders. I couldn't resist taking one more shot. When I got the shot lined up 1 noticed that our Ohio Classmate Roy Girod was in the shot as well. The picture came out pretty well and I think Gus and Roy enjoyed the company.

One final note about the November Class Luncheon. Gus announced that Carl Trost has agreed to chair our Legacy Gift Campaign and will be putting together his committee shortly. If you haven't heard this committee will be running our campaign to raise a very large sum of money to most likely create a memorial center connected to or near our memorial pavilion. The specific project has not yet been fully defined and awaits a meeting with the USNA construction project officer, the athletic director, and us to discuss our project and our pavilion. This meeting was supposed to have been in a few days but AD Gladchuck just postponed it as he is off interviewing candidates for the footballcoaching slot. You will be hearing more about this in the future.

I have heard from both Bud Kauderer and Chris Zirps about the status of the Legacy Book that Bud is putting together for our 50th. Bud reports that as of early December he had received 176 biographical inputs from graduates, non-graduates, and widows. While this is fairly good he had hoped for a lot more by now. He predicts that we will enjoy the stories, as some are classics! He would like to reach a goal of at least 500 bios and to do this has waived the 31 December deadline. "Keep those cards and letters coming! Don't miss out on the 2003 best seller! And send in your bio even if you do not plan to attend the reunion." Bud and other also suggest that you should be sure to order a Legacy Book whether you attend the reunion or not. Chris notes some surprise that Bud has only received 176 inputs as he has received almost 400 inputs from the 544 expected. Chris also notes that Joe Thomas and Bob Umberger have almost completed their search through Shipmate files for obituaries of our deceased Classmates. These will be in the Legacy Book as well as your bios. Thanks Bud and Chris and please guys get your biographical sketches in to Bud right away. They don't have to be perfect and he probably can live with a few more words or less words than the suggested 150. If it is too long he will cut it. Bud's (KaudererBM@aol.com) address is 7025 Ibis Place, Carlsbad, CA, 92009. You can mail it to him or email it—just do it!

Lots of changes of addresses; Richard C. Handford is now at 601 Wild Duck Key, Virginia Beach, VA 23452; Tom Jones is now at 4624 W Bay to Bay Blvd.,Tampa,FL 33269-7601, 813-8324804; Bob Baker (bbakerl 61 ©attbi.com); and Jan Vandersluis is now at 300 Golfview Rd. #407, North Palm Beach, FL 33408.

Bob "Fuzzy" Knight (rhknight@home.com) is trying to put together a mini-reunion of our Classmates who entered via NAPS. He has sent out about 120 emails and has heard from about 60 who say they will attend. So far it looks to him as if Friday aftemoon from about 2-4:30 p.m. might be a good time slot to aim for. He is planning munchies and an open bar and it will be in the Loews Hotel.

Whether you have already replied or not, please let Fuzzy know if you are interested—that way he can have an accurate and up-to-date count. His mailing address is 2326 South Lander Lane, Charleston, SC 29414-7007.

I'm going to hold news from Fred Mann, Jerry Weinstein, Joe Gildea, Jack Sinnott, Bill Ritchie, Jack Burkhardt, Rex Pickett, Dave Mets, Don Hente, Ken Martin, Charley Lamb, and Art Cornell as well as about Jeanette Willenbrink. I am also 83

'53: The Robeys and Francos from'54 with the Dixons and Sally from '53 holding a report from Bill Traeblood about the recent USNA Class Presidents and Foundation meetings. I'm running up against the word limit.

Pictures this month include: A shot of Trueblood, Raffaele, and Jack Frost with the box full of Presidential ballots; the shot of Hubal and Girod with the Navy Cheerleaders; a November luncheon picture of Best; out-of-towner Shoopman and Dempster; a restaurant shot of Nancy and Hal Walters with Joanne and Jeff Wellings; a shot showing Elaine Robinson, her daughter, Kerry (?), and our ex-president at our pavilion during Homecoming (I keep lying about no more pictures of Gus— 84

Elaine is Bill Robinson's widow); a great-grandchildren picture of Wanda and Fred Mann with their five; a multi-class shot taken at the Dixon wedding showing Audrey and Dick Robey '54, Marge and Fred Franco '54 with the Ed Dixons '53, and Sally from '53; and a multi-academy picture showing Jim Pfautz USMA '53 with Hart Sebring '53 USNA, and Bill Harris USMA '53 (these three gentlemen were all students at Mercersburg Academy where they prepped for the service Academies—Jim and I went to Primary Flight School together and Jim's sister is Tom Sawyer's widow. The picture was taken at our Pre A-N Game lunch with our Woop friends).

Pfautz USMA, Sebring USNA. and Harris USMA, all '53 Don't forget, the Class Luncheon is on the fu-st Tuesday of each month at the Fort McNair Officer's Club at 11 ;30 a.m. Have a military sticker on your car and a current and undamaged military ID card in your possession, or you will be searched. The next Class function will be the annual Dark Ages Bmnch.

This year it will be held on Sunday 3 March and will be at the Army-Navy Countiy Club in Annandale.

You should have received a flyer with all the details by the time you read this. Sally and I head for Delray Beach and sunny Florida on New Years Day. Send your mail, photos, and other news to us there. The email address remains the same but check the top of this column for the mailing address and telephone number Please keep sending in your news and let us all stay healthy and happy! Finally, lets win some games in 2002! —Dave Shipmate, Januarv-February 2002

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Pres: Col Fitz W. Woodrow, USMC (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Oliver Shearer Jr., USN (Ret) 9615 Podium Dr, Vienna, VA 22182-3338 h: 703-938-5211; e: ovshearer@erols.com Webmaster: Will Croom e: willyaye@hotmail.com Class Web site: http://www.usna54.net Class Legacy Gift In response to requests from the Class for reconsideration of the ExCom's selection of our 50 year legacy gift (restoration of memorials in Memorial Hall), a Class-wide vote will be taken. You should have received a December letter from Bob Herres, our Legacy Gift Chairman, containing a ballot plus answers to questions and concems posed by Classmates about the gift project. You will have the opportunity to reconfirm the Memorial Hall Project or vote for other altemative gifts acceptable to the Academy. An email announcing the vote was sent on 1 December Army-Navy Game Better luck next time. Looks like a long, dry spell.

Dick Raymond, our priceless Class poet, is a member of the West Point Society, but we still love him. He had one grandfather and two great-grandfathers as well as two uncles who graduated from West Point. In the Roanoke, VA area Dick writes that USNA Alumni and the West Point Society altemate hosting the Army-Navy football game party.

Bill Greenlaw provided us with a short summary of the DOD Retiree At-Cost Hearing Aid Program (RACHAP). He believes that it is worth mentioning because it does not seem to be a well-publicized program. RACHAP is for those who have retired from the armed forces and have a hearing problem but cannot prove that it is related to time on active duty.

BiU recentiy got a set of state-of-the-art hearing aids at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. The service, including hearing tests and fitting of the hearing aids, he received there was excellent and every bit as good as, if not better than one could expect to receive from any well qualified audiologist in the civilian sector. He suspects that the mark-up on hearing aids must be 50% or more so one can potentially save thousands of dollars and, like most civilian firms, you can retum the hearing aids within 45 days of receiving them and get your money back if you don't like them. If you can prove

that your hearing loss is related to active duty then you can get the same kinds of hearing aids through the VA at no cost.

Harv Taffet sent in a picture of himself and his first grandchild, Sadie Jean Kopelman, born on 19 October 2001 in Fort Lauderdale. Harv believes he is the oldest first time grandfather in our Class as she was bom one month before his 70th birthday. .\n\ challenges?

Harv Taffet and granddaughter Mike Nassr forwarded an email from Wayne Fry reporting that his artificial hip was being replaced in early November. And, Mike had some medical problems that put him out of commission for several months. It has delayed publication of our 50 Years of 1954 history book but he's up and around now and hopes to have it printed and distributed by early spring 2002. Mike says it will contain 900 biographies of men who were members of '54. It's good to know that we old guys can get patched up and keep going. Our Webmaster, Will Croom, is recuperating nicely from triple bypass surgery on 8 November and should be back in the saddle soon.

By Byington and Raley Thomley sent news about another 21st Company mini-reunion at Kilmarnock, VA, in October.

Our hosts Marilyn and Bill Creager (22nd Company) out did themselves and everyone had a great time. Most of us were strangers to Virginia's "Northern Neck" which borders the

'54: L to r: Thomley, Childress, Byington, Jennings, Foley, Creager and McKee; front row. Agnes Ann Thomley, Billie Jennings, Mary Lou Childress, Harriett Byington, Marilyn Creager, and Pat McKee Shipmate, January-February 2002

Chesapeake Bay and is between the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers. Attendees were Mary Lou and Rick Childress, Paul Foley, Billie and Joe Jennings, Pat and George McKee, Agnes Ann and Raley Thomley, Margaret and Bill Cronin, and Harriett and Melville R. Byington Jr. Scheduled events were tours of historic Christ Church, golf and tennis at Indian Creek Yacht and Country Club plus tours to Williamsburg and Yorktown and a trip to Stratford Hall, ancestral home of the Lees and birthplace of Robert E. Lee. As an added attraction Alison and Bill Holman (22nd Company), who live nearby hosted a grand cocktail party and ride on Bill's cruiser on Weems Creek and the river followed by a great dinner at their "Southem Living Home."

Your scribe was invited to attend this latter event, including an overnight at the Holmans, and planned to take photos but was preempted by a '54 Class Officers meeting. Raley sent a group picture. There will be more scenes in the next column.

From Sue Albee (suealbee@gis.net) regarding the '54 Widows trip to Cape Cod in the summer Thank you for the great press in Shipmate. We girls did have a super five days together, with everything you mentioned plus a lot of laughs and a few tears. But what's important is that this get-together was a direct result of our all being on the Panama Canal cruise last February. We discussed doing another cruise within the next year. I would be happy to put together a cruise (especially a domestic one) for next summer if I thought there would be enough interest. I'm thinking maybe Alaska or (from New York) New England/Nova Scotia.

Sue sent a photo( on next page) of the Cape Cod party goers (left to right): Sue Albee, Betty Conboy, Priscilla Kinley, Pat Hope, Anne Jordan, Nancy Chuday, and Marian Schlenzig. If you are interested in such a cmise next summer, contact Sue via email.

Dean Ervin from North Chatham, MA, was kind enough to supply a photo and account of another company gathering.

Connie and Norm Deam hosted a mini 12th Company reunion this summer at their Lake Michigan lighthouse for Kathleen and Ham Caldwell, Marcia and Rod Crawford, and Dean Ervin. For Norm, Ham, and Dean it was a reprise of their visit following graduation in 1954. In addition to adding spouses to this trip, there were a few other changes since the first visit. The food was better (Connie cooked instead of Ham), the lighthouse now has electricity to run the water pump, and Norm has leamed to play his own version of "Anchors Aweigh" on a trombone. He also knows one or two Cole Porter songs that Connie can accompany on the piano. We had three days of conversation about Navy experiences and our Classmates, about whom Ham's memory is encyclopedic and he has something good to say about everyone. There were a great many ideas about the current state of USNA and Navy in general but few constructive conclusions. In the photo Rod looks as fit as when he was a four striper on the brigade staff. Ham looks like Sean Connery driving RED OCTOBER. Norm looks as bright and wise as ever and he is.

Robert F. Clarke, a retired captain in the U.S. Public Health Service and who resides in Miami, FL, updated your scribe about losing his battle with the Academy for the USNA librarian job. Bob said that a much less qualified person than he was hired but she resigned. Therefore, he has reapplied after hearing that an opening has been announced for that position. Keep on plugging Bob. We hope your doctorate in library science, maturity, experience, and other credentials will win the day for you.

Mike Stoffel sent a note to let us know how things are in the great state of Texas. Knee problems have kept him pretty well immobilized since our 45th, but he's seen a few Classmates. Their local Chapter facilitates occasional contact with Bill MacKay, 85

Another picture shows a gathering at Sandi and Steve Wallace's wedding in Naples, FL, last April.

Left to right: Joe Tom (non-alumni submariner).

Bud Foster, Mark Byrd, Jauncey Sweet, Sti-oop, and Falvie Anderson.

In a 10 November ceremony full of pomp and pageantry aided by the Goodfellow AFB color Guard and clarion voices from the Goodfellow Total Force Choir, Charlie Powell and four other San Angelo, TX, residents, including a Congressional Medal of Honor winner were inducted into Southwest Military Museum Hall of Fame for outstanding military and civic service. A displaced native of Arkansas, Charlie has become an artifact of San Angelo since retiringfromGoodfellow as a Wing Commander.

Charlie's many civic accomplishments in armadillo country have been covered in previous columns.

The tailgate for Homecoming 2001 on 13 October was a sunny and warm day. Before seeing Navy lose to Rice 13 to 21, loyal '54 fans had a great time mingling in the space lined off by George Zeberlein at the stadium. After the game about 60 of us congregated for cocktails and dinner at the Officer's and Faculty Club which was masterfiilly organized by Diane and Bill Peery. The entire event was perfect and made up for Navy's poor performance on the field. Kudos to Diane and BUI for making it happen again! Out of area attendees were Lynn Barnes and Glen Burke, Allison and Bill Holman, Judie and Gordon Johnson, Carol and Jack Jones, Al Slepica, Sandy and Ed Tipshus and their son. Jack, and Rheta and John Wells.

See you next month. Scribe.

'54; Steve Wallace's wedding Al Tisdale, Ken Bums, and Ed Uzdavines and he has heard from Frank Nolan. A few weeks ago Mike and Nancy received a most enjoyable visit from Jane and Raleigh Miller; Jane has an uncle in the area who was celebrating a birthday, so that was the reason to drop by.

Mike states: The beginning of winter snows in Iowa (and the low level of his woodpile) sparked the southward migration of Al Slepicka and we look forward to his annual visit. Our last Chapter mail-out brought a notefroman old friend, Charlie Rutherford, who informs me that he has been residing in Mexico since 1991. After months of trying, I finally contacted Bob Flaherty early this year and he is spending his golden years in Scotland.

Mike Stroop saw your scribe's plea in the Log for photos and he came to the rescue! One is of Mike with his number four grandson, Austin Wallace. Mike leamed from his dad that it is never too soon to get these kids thinking about Navyl Stroop and recruit 86

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Ed Straub Award went to Tom Schultz for his loyal support to our local Class golf for the past ten years and his willingness and expertise in hosting an annual toumament at his local country club in Mount Vemon. Overall it was a very rewarding season with great fun and camaraderie.

and live entertainment. As usual, we lost the game, but that didn't dampen our celebration at one of our best '55 tailgates of the year That evening we gathered at Paul's on the South River for libations and dinner.' 55ers at the ACHP were: Anne and Ted Parker, Herb Malik, Denny Sullivan, Fred Tolleson, Al Kozischek and myself At the '55 dinner were: Ginny and Don Connor (who arranged the event), Jean and Darrel Westbrook, Bumpsey and Ace Davis, Joan and Dick Morgan, Margot and Gary Snyder, Denny Sullivan, Nancy and Don Kellerman, Anne and Ted Parker, Pat and Kent Drummond, Sally and Hartley Holte, Bill Collier, Margery and Tom Stallman, Tom Mclsaac, Ann and Wes Saunders, Delores and Monroe Hatch, Virginia Wyman and Ray Hine, Debbie and John Adams, Lucy and Hank Mustin, Betty and Tom Cann, MG Buchanan, Al Kozischek and myself

Homecoming—Lynne and Burke Barnes

Stewart White. Denny Sullivan and Hartley Holte

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Pres: LCDR Dennis Sullivan, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Thomas G. Kiefaber, USN (Ret.) 11814 Triple Crown Road, Reston, VA 20191 h: 703-758-1077; e: KIEF55@aol.com http://www.usna.com/classes/1955 I haven't filed a column since early October (due to skipped January issue), consequently there are a lot of events to report on—among others, '55 golf season wind-up. Homecoming '01, and the soccer facility dedication.

The 2001 golf season for the local Washington metro area Classmates came to a close on 16 October with a golf outing of 14 Classmates and wives followed by an awards dinner that was attended by 17. Also joining us was the Cold War mural artist, Stewart White. Leading up to this final event were tournaments at the Mount Vemon Country Club hosted by Tom Schultz, the Army and Navy Country Club, Fairfax hosted by Tony Bracken, and the Bell Haven Country Club hosted by Don Kellerman, who also hosted a dinner following. At the awards dinner, Lucy and Hank Mustin received the Best Golfing Team Award having attended, as a couple, the majority of golf events conducted over the past year Tony Bracken received the Best Golfer Award for the umpteenth time. He remained the best golfer in the local group as he consistently had the low score, somewhere in the 80s, in each of our monthly tournaments. Hartley Holte and Dick Morgan were awarded the Longest Drive Trophies as they consistently traveled the longest distance to attend each of our outings. Monroe Hatch, who was unable to be present due to the press of business, received the Most Consistent Golfer Award for 2001 as he traditionally had a score in the mid-80s regardless of course or conditions. Denny Sullivan received the Best Golf Supporter trophy for his reckless abandon of good health and weather to participate in each of our golf tournaments. The prestigious

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Tony Bracken and Ray Hine The Class of 1955 USN A Golf Schedule for 2002 will kick off on 16 April at the Army Navy Country Club in Fairfax followed by three outings outside the immediate metro area that caters to our Classmates who have traveled so far and so long to join us—it is now our turn to be travelers. Our monthly outings will be on the third Tuesday of each month. Starting times are refiective of the optimum times for travel and any social activities that might follow. Please contact the monthly golf host on the Friday preceding each event to inform him of your attendance and to obtain any last minute scheduling information.

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Date, Time, Location, Host 16 April, 11 a.m., A-N CC Fairfax, Tony Bracken; 703-941-4614 21 May, 10 a.m., Augustine, Jim Poole'57 and Ray Hine; 703-860-0691 18 June, 11 a.m., Worthington Manor/Whiskey Creek, Joe Chmelik; 301-831-9365 16 July. II a.m., Patuxent River NAS, Dick Morgan; 410-586-0982 20 August, 1 p.m.. Mount Vernon CC. Tom Schultz; 703-360-4332

17 September. 11 a.m.. A-N CC Arlington Denny Sullivan; 703-683-0733 15 October, 1 p.m.. Hidden Creek CC, Ray Hine; 703-860-0691 Over the Homecoming weekend, we had Al "King" Kozischek as our house guest. We had a great time at the somewhat "reinvigorated" USNA AA festivities. The Friday alumni picnic was wellplaced (next to Midshipman Store) and well done, and the 2001 All Classes Homecoming Party that evening in Alumni Hall was superb—good eats/refreshments

L to r: Darrel Westbrook, Bill McCarron. John Adams, and Gary Snyder The Glenn Warner Soccer Facility dedication ceremony was held on 4 November, and was well attended by '55ers to honor Bill Anders' financial support of and deep involvement in the project, and because of the Class of 1955's past achievements on the soccer field. This facility has certainly raised the bar of excellence for athletic facilities. The Anders Hall of Honor, the prominent centerpiece of the facility, features trophy cases and display areas that depict Navy's storied soccer history and tradition. One slight miscue was noted—where Navy All-Americans and team captains are honored, the picture of Bruce Newell was actually John J.

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Murphy (his 19th Co. Classmate) taken from the Lucky Bag. Oh well, they are both handsome devils! ' 5 5 s o c c e r s t a l w a r t s a t t e n d i n g w e r e : Joe Armstrong, Bill A n d e r s , Ray Medeiros, D e m o Kolaras, Tom Stallman, Wes Saunders, and Bmce Newell. They were joined at the ceremony by; Denny Sullivan, Jim Blandford, Don Sturtz, Tom Kiefaber, and John Adams. After the Navy team's overtime victory over Lehigh, we met with Bill and Valerie for dinner out in town.

The Blandfords with John Adams at the ceremony

'55ers in the Anders Hall of Fame Class Luncheon Schedule for 2002 Do not throw this schedule away. Keep it in a handy place to find or enter the dates in your scheduler for the year There will not be monthly luncheon announcements in the future, other than on the Class Intemet for the Washington metro area.

Luncheons will be held monthly on the second Wednesday of each month at Portofino Restaurant.

A revised menu selection will be available which is slightly different from the past and provides a variety of items for our gourmet-oriented Classmates. At each luncheon Classmates are encouraged to tell those attending of their recent trips to distant as well as to local places and any significance of those travels that would be of interest to other Classmates who may have an interest in pursuing similar travels.

Date, Time, Location. Host 9 January, 11:30 a.m., Portofino Restaurant, Ray Hine; 703-860-0691 13 February, 11:30 a.m., Portofino Restaurant, Ray Hine; 703-860-0691 13 March, 11:30 a.m.. Portofino Restaurant, Ray Hine; 703-860-0691 17 April, 11 ;30 Annual Midway Luncheon TBA, Bob Fountain/Pat Taylor 8 May, 11:30 a.m., Portofino Restaurant *, Ray Hine; 703-860-0691

12 June, 11:30 a.m., Annapolis TBA, Bill Kennington July-August, Sabbatical Months 11 September, 11 ;30 a.m., Portofino Restaurant, Ray Hine; 703-860-0691 8 October, 11:30 a.m., Portofino Restaurant, Ray Hine; 703-860-0691 13 November, 11:30 a.m., Portofino Restaurant, Ray Hine; 703-860-0691 10 December, 11 ;30 a.m., Portofino Restaurant, Ray Hine; 703-860-0691 * Wives/friends are invited to attend any time, but particularly on these dates.

Hartley Holte reports; The Class Project to prepare a 50 Year Book is now on the ways; keel supports laid and strakes being formed. We will use this column as a primary means of keeping you informed, soliciting inputs, and motivating ourselves. It will be difficult to exceed the quality and content of the 15 and 30 year books. We can only hope to come close, and be able to supplement and add to what has been published. Much has been accomplished since by the Class as a whole and by its individuals, both in the services and subsequently. We will structure work assignments in small segments for administrative needs and text preparation to avoid "overstressing" any one person. Be prepared for that phone call or letter or email that says, "I heard that you . Would you mind telling me more and/or provide a brief write-up." We expect to take great satisfaction in this assignment and hope you will share our joy as you share your experiences. As many of us are already in awe of the extraordinary lives described in similar books of previous Classes, so may we take pleasure in knowing that our "descendants" will be reading about us.

Heard it on the Grapevine ('55Listserv) From Ned Floyd: The Class of 1955 will hold a Mid Term Reunion in the first week of May 2003 in San Diego. The timing should avoid all spring break interference and be clear of all religious holidays.

Look for correspondence giving further details.

Meanwhile keep the first week of May 2003 free.

From Dick Nelson: Home is the sailor, home from the sea! Home at last, home at last, thank God I'm home at last! Arrived at the Royal Palm Yacht Club on 22 October—one day earlier than projected on the itinerary a year ago. And what luck—after six months on the wait-list for a slip at the Club, we were able to get our old slip back two weeks ago. The crossing of the Gulf of Mexico was uneventful since we finessed the issue by going around the "big bend" of Florida instead of coming straight across. This added about 30 miles (and two hours) to the trip but made it a smooth ride all the way so it was worth it. The captain failed to account for the additional mileage/time and ran a tank dry as he entered Tarpon Springs channel but since there was no sheriff along on this cruise, no "fickle finger" points could be assigned. Sunday's trip to Sarasota was challenging as we encountered hard thunderstorms on both Tampa and Sarasota Bays. With Jerry Reilly on the radar and Alex Pappas on the GPS, we were able to keep moving at 5 knots and hit every marker. Unfortunately, the Sarasota Yacht Club dockmaster went home at 4 p.m. Sunday so we had to dock ourselves in a driving rain at 5:30 p.m. Isn't boating fun? Statistics for this two-year adventure; Last year (2000); Maine, Montreal, Ottawa, Milwaukee, Chicago—4526 miles and 89 marinas. This year (2001): Twin Cities, Nashville, Mobile, Fort Myers—4,099 miles and 59 marinas.

Total for the two years: 8,625 miles and 148 marinas. Total miles cruised on the Kentucky Lady in the past six years; 26,500. Some say (Sissy mainly) it's time for a rest. But next year's cruise is already planned. We' II tell you about it at another time. For now, have a wonderful winter and meaningful holidays and—love one another'. Keep the faith.

From Bob "Doc" Coulter: If you're looking for news briefs, I spend six months in Florida and six months in North Carolina each year I finally sold my airplane last spring after a two year running battle with the FAA over a little heart problem I had. Been married for over 42 years, two kids and four grandkids. Will turn 72 in January. Plan to spend my birthday skiing at Sugar Mountain in North Carolina.

Taps It is sad to report that LCDR Charles Andrew Tarver, USN (Ret.) died 21 October 2001 in Virginia Beach, VA. Chuck spent a second career as a master mariner in the Merchant Marine, saihng many years as skipper of ARIES. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Miller Tarver, three daughters, t w o s o n s , s e v e n g r a n d c h i l d r e n , a n d four great-grandchildren.

Potpourri Bob Boyd has not been a golfer, but looking for something to do around his summer cabin for the past five summers, he put together a homebuilt plane called a GlaStar. He test flew it for the first time 27 September—almost the same kick as his first trap aboard the carrier! The plane is similar to a C e s s n a 172 w i t h t w o s e a t s , p o w e r e d by a Lycoming 160 HP engine. He looks forward to adding more to his Arizona flying experiences.

The enclosed picture is of Vem Carlson vrith former Secretary of Defense Harold Brown. The photo was taken at a recent meeting of the University of California Institute on Global Conflict Resolution held at UCSD, San Diego. Vem has been an active member of the Institute for several years, going back to the days of the Cold War. This particular meeting was significant in that it celebrated the distinguished career of Dr. Herb York, Pres. Eisenhower's Science Advisor and recentiy retired head of the Institiite.

The San Diego contingent of '55 gathered at Lynne and Ned Floyd's home on Saturday, 17 November to watch the Notre Dame game on TV. Others in attendance included Tom Boucher, Vem Carlson, Jo and Roger Coffey, Sandy and Chuck Henry, Dick Jones, Pat (Mrs. Charles E.) Kenney, Carol (Mrs. Harry C.) Schrader, and Peggy and Hugh Webster It was a pleasure to have Chuck Henry there, having recentiy undergone chemotherapy. Otto Zipf filed a clipping from an Outer Banks (NC) newspaper proclaiming our Paul Sutherland as the "first mayor elected in Southern Shores' history."

Ironically, Paul was instrumental in obtaining the legislative changes needed for the town to switch from a system of the city council choosing one of its own as the mayor to the position being filled by the voters. Congratulations, Paul!

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Class Executive Committee Co-Chairmen: CAPT Douglass F. Hayman, USN (Ret) (11) COL George Mushalko, USAF (Ret) (15) Sec'y: Dave Swanson (4) 16 E. Del Ray Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301 p: 703-548-7240; f: 703-548-0272 e: hdswanson@aol.com 45th Reunion The Reunion was a great success. We had 225 Classmates represented, including about eight whose widows attended (or sisters in the cases of Nick Schleicher, deceased, and Buck Buchanan, living in Lisbon). Over four hundred attended the banquet, the event with the greatest attendance, and many others attended other events but not the banquet, so it appears that well over 400 persons in all participated in some part of the reunion.

Probably Will Rich and Duane Bamhart, who came from Hawaii, came the farthest, and Jane and Howard Burdick may have been the only ones to come by boat.

A number of attendees arrived Thursday to participate in the golf toumament.

A Class reception was held at the Alumni House Thursday evening with George Watt '73, president of the Alumni Association addressing the attendees. George Mushalko presented a gift to Andrea Campbell who was the Alumni Association representative Class support. Andrea did an outstanding job including working many extra hours.

Much of the credit for a successful reunion goes to Andrea.

Friday the Reunion luncheon was held in the Bo Coppedge Room in Alumni Hall. This was the only event where attendance had to be limited due to seating limitation. After the luncheon the Superintendent gave an excellent Shipmate, January-February 2002

'56: Banquet reception, Pete and Nancy Bennett, and others briefing on the Academy including the present and future building plans.

Saturday's football game was disappointing, but the tailgate held at the Class of '53 Pavilion was partial compensation. Kathy and Tom Bruyere did a super job of organization and caterer selection.

Tailgate: Ann Fliylu and Pete Randrup For those of us who suffered through the football game the Saturday evening Reunion Banquet, held in Loews Hotel, was a highpoint of the Reunion. The banquet was preceded by a reception, which provided us an opportunity to see Classmates that we had not yet seen in the first two days. Seating at the banquet was by companies.

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fully aware of his situation and seems resigned to it. I shared with him that I saw our 12th Company folks a the reunion, calling them by name, telling him that we each shared a great concern for him.

He seemed very pleased to hear this. If any of you know Matt and would like to call him, I'm sure he would be very pleased to hear from you. Please know that due to the location of his cancer, his memory has been affected.

The following message has been received conceming the revision of policy for membership in the Presidents' Circle from Charles Griffiths '46, VADM, USN (Ret.) President, Council of Class Presidents:

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^I Banquet reception, 1 to r; Mary Jayne Swanson, Nancy Van Metre, and Ronald Cohn Annapolis City Dock with SEABURDS, Howard and Jane Burdick's boat; 1 to r: Howard and Jane Burdick, Dave Swanson

Dear Class Presidents, At the Council of Class Presidents meeting in Spring 2001, there was a discussion of the policy of Presidents' Circle Membership. You strongly urged that a greater opportunity be allowed for membership in the Circle for your fellow graduates. A change was implemented quickly after your input was brought forward. Please note that the change in policy as it relates to the President's Circle Membership is; (1) Any donation to the Alumni Association or Naval Academy Foundation of $2,500 per calendar year, whether restricted or unrestricted will qualify for membership.

(2) Life Membership in the Presidents' Circle has not changed and is still $50,000 in a single year, unrestricted.

Nancy and Pete Bennett (13) hosted a get together at their home in Vienna, VA to watch the Army-Navy game with a large group of Classmates and other guests. The company and food were great but I won't comment on the game. The attendees included the following Classmates and wives: Carolyn and Frank McMullen (11), Barbara and Ken Godstrey (11), Elaine and Bill Doerner (20), Dorothy and Dick V a m e y (20), Betty and Gerry Green (2), Judy and Doug Hayman (11), Jean and Ed Parker (13), Shiriey and Dick Levendoski (13), Sandy and Pete Fitzwilliam (13), Mary Jayne and Dave Swanson (4), Ellie and Pete Randrup (3), Isabel and George Heidrich (8), Toni and Chan Medwedeff (21), R o m a and P.J. W i l s o n (19), L u D e l l e and L e o K o e r k e n m e i e r (18), Gerry Audilet (6), Margarita and John Bellinger (11), Maureen and Ray Schreiner (17).

Nancy and Pete Bennett and Loling and Glenn Ball (9) met in Las Vegas in September for some dining and gambling. Everyone had a great time and toasted the Class of '56 and America.

Banquet, Del Cory and Choppy Cusachs Sunday the Class of '56 Memorial Service was held in the USNA Chapel. The memorial service was impressive and was dedicated to the Class members who have passed away and included a roll call of the deceased members. After the service the Farewell Luncheon was held in King Hall (Mess Hall). The memorial service and luncheon provided an inspirational and very pleasant conclusion to our 45th Reunion.

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Banquet: Dick Varney and Ray Kostesky Last Muster Bill Vonier '51 reported from Naples, FL that Sid Davis (8) passed away on 23 October after a short battle with pancreatic cancer His wife. Sue, three daughters and seven grandchildren, survive Sid. Matt Burt Status Received the following input from Bill Simpson (12) concerning Matt Burt (12) who is very sick with cancer: I shared with several of you at the reunion the present condition of Matt Burt. Matt was moved into a hospice situation two doors down from his daughter. Victoria, on Tuesday, 6 November. She will be his caregiver during these last days, weeks or months of his life. Thirty minutes ago, I called the number given to me by Matt's son the day before Gerry and 1 left for the reunion, 570-6488159, and was pleased that he answered. He is

In Las Vegas. 1 to r: Glenn Ball, Nancy Bennett, Loling Ball, and Pete Bennett The following letter is from CAPT Bill Flight to his Classmates: Dear Fellow Fifty-sixers, Before throwing in my final towel on 31 December '01,1 wanted to thank all you donors who contributed to the Class of '56 Fund (which is and will be supporting so many worthy causes at USNA).

Jim Van Metre's column in the October 2001 Shipmate spelled out an impressive list of allocations, one of which was for the Naval Academy Foundation Scholarship Program. So 1 write these words to thank you for remembering our little organization which has continued to sponsor

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Midshipman candidates at any of the 26 different schools with which we are currently affiliated.

You may recall that a number of our Classmates entered USNA from schools like Wyoming Seminary. Bullis School, and Columbian Prep. In fact, eighteen came through the Foundation pipeline in our year with names like: Beagle, Groner, Guest, Hopkins, Jeraee. Lally. Levis. Lynch, McCool, Owen. Welsh, and others.

Over the years, of course, we have expanded the number of schools and seen a dramatic increase in the tuition, room, and board costs which now can run up to $30K for that one post-graduate (high school) year. You can imagine the sticker shock for the parents of our 80 sponsorees when they see those numbers.

The financial arrangements for these candidates require the family to pay as much as they can afford (and we have a formula to calculate that) after which the Foundation and the school typically split the remaining cost. Since our total scholarship support (for these 80 students) willranabout $225K-235K each year, you can see why I'm so appreciative of the Class of '56 making such a substantial contribution to our scholarship fund.

So it is with a bit of melancholy that I write these words in this final countdown phase for me. but the very, very generous contributionfromthe Class of '56 will play a positive and significant role in our scholarship program in the years to come particularly for the man who will relieve me on this watch. CAPT Ed Wallace '72. USN (Ret.).

Thanks again.

1 will sign off with a fervent hope that 2002 will be a better year than the last one.—Dave Swanson

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Pres: CAPT David S. Cooper, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT F.N. Howe Jr., USN (Ret) 1 Walter Circle, Fredericksburg, VA 22405 e: fnhusna57@aol.com Webmaster: Fred Danunann Web site: www.USNA57.org First, we have some sad business left over from last month; really, from years back. This is the formal report of casualties among some who had previously populated our "lost" list, and have now been confirmed to have died in the interim. In the months ahead fiill obituaries for each will appear in "Last Call." Those who can assist in that preparation are requested to contact Bill Peerenboom at WHP36@aol.com. Of necessity, the list that follows is restricted to names and dates of death.

Ronald Keith Blackner (5), 2 May 1988, Ray Elswood Davis Jr. (7), 2 January 1996, Richard Neil Kane (8), 30 July 1999, Thomas Paul James

Jr. (10), 8 March 1994, Thomas Harkins Vollmer (19), 4 April 1994, Norman Trudel Gleneck (23), 7 January 2000.

1 December dawned clear and warm, like all those game days long ago (remember those?). At the appointed hour a local cell of the faithful gathered at Diane and Dave Smith's home in Clifton, VA, the nth coming together of this gang in support of the Blue. Composed of companymates, Monterey sectionmates and assorted '58 and '59 representatives, the group found the camaraderie and food to be typically without equal but, sadly, not so the sport. We were left resigned, unbowed.

One could not help feeling for the Plebes who had undoubtedly done everything they could think of throughout the season and never once tasted the fmit of victory/carry-on. A moment of sympathy too for the Class of '02 players who worked so hard and have so little to show. Just wait till next year!

The cheering section took a brief moment to chisel the day into history with the accompanying photo, wherein the following are showing off their best game faces (n to 1.): Bib Willis (a friend of Kerrie's), George Chafee '58, Kerrie and Mike McHugh, Di and Jack Cook, Evie and Walt Reister '58, Dianne and Dave Smith, Lee Walker, Martha Ann and Bill Romoser, Jan Stiffler and Gary Antonides, Jan and Brad Keyes '59, Dianne and the scribe.

Now some news from Don Beatty: Kay and I have recently retumed from a 2-1/2 month trip to Alaska, through Alberta, Canada, in and out of British Columbia, then the Yukon, and finally Alaska. We joined a retired military caravan, SMART, (Special Military and Retired Travelers) in Great Falls, MT, and from there, our 21 rigs covered more than 5,000 miles of road (some ok, some which were hard to call roads with the frost heaves, sink holes, etc).

Our trip included Calgary, Banff, Lake Louise, Head Smash Buffalo Jump, beautiful Minto Lake, Dawson City, Dawson Creek, Skagway, Whitehorse, Fairbanks, Denali, Anchorage, Prince William Sound, Seward, Fairbanks, Anchorage the Cassiar Highway and Hyder, AL. We took a large catamaran around the Prince William Sound and visited 26 glaciers plus watched the otters, seals, and sea birds. We watched Beluga whales in Tumagain Bay, saw herds of caribou, buffalo, Dall sheep, mountain goats, moose, marmots, and the best. Black and Grizzly bears.

We visited wonderful museums, went gold panning, leamed about the art of dog mushing, attended lectures on the native Indians and Aurora Borealis and enjoyed the many gold rush theatrical presentations.

One of our favorite places that made all the bad roads worth it was Denali Park, which we toured on a fabulously sunny day. We found ourselves completely in awe of Denali and Mt. McKinley, which stands over 22,000 feet and is spectacular.

Kay and Don Beatty The park was filled with animals and has been kept pristine for the wildlife, not for the tourist.

Our second favorite place was in the south of Alaska on the inland sea, the small village of Hyder where the bears fish for spawning salmon in the fall and one can walk on a platform above the river and view this magnificent sight from sometimes less than 20 yards. The black bears come in, then leave for the Grizzlies, then the wolves come in to get the scraps. We could have stayed there for days.

Having grown up in Montana 1 thought I knew what wide-open spaces were, but the huge expanses of bright yellow canola fields which stretched unfenced for miles in Alberta and the vast forests of Yukon were impressive even to this old westemer. Numerous lakes line the roads and I redeveloped the habit from my childhood of stopping to "wet a line." Gigantic mountains rising up from almost sea level, enormous glaciers calving into the sea or lakes, beautiful lakes, rivers, and streams, the aurora borealis, yellow aspen, it was an overkill of beauty.

We have our favorite places marked along with a few (but very few) places we missed, so we will be going back for another trek.

Our group, which consisted retired of all branches of the military, all ranks and rates, was a very congenial group and we formed many friendships.

If that piece doesn't get some folks headed north I'll be surprised.

And this is as good a place as any to talk briefly about digital photography destined for Shipmate.

There are some complications which potential stringers should understand in order to avoid disappointment with the appearance of photos submitted. There are lots of kinds of digital cameras and not all produce publication quality pictures—but most will if the following rules are respected.

For openers, it is suggested that you always take digital photos for publication on the highest fidelity (maximum pixels) setting to which your camera can be set. Secondly, do not enlarge or crop the photo but transmit the complete frame just as it comes out of the camera. Lastly, transmit images as .jpg or .tif files. If you have special (not obvious) cropping instructions, don't hesitate to provide them. Left to the editor's devices we will concentiate on people's faces at the expense of all else.

Digital photos have some advantages over hard copies, among which are ease of handling and manipulation. They can usually provide perfectly adequate subjects for publication and don't have to be mailed in (twice) and then mailed back (twice), reducing costs and the possibility of loss. Attention to the guides above will permit these advantages to be fully exploited.

If you're not doing much next fall how about a tour of World War II's most significant Pacific campaign sites? Dave Isquith (cdisquith@aol.com) will arrange for you to be whisked out to Honolulu in early October '02 and thence on a 22-day cruise to Midway, the Marshalls, Guadalcanal, Guam, Saipan, Iwo, Okinawa, Hiroshima, and finishing in Osaka. Talk to him via email.

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Next comes a flyer from Bruce DeMars: Announcing The Class Of '57 50th Fundraising Campaign On 1 November Bruce DeMars and Ron Marryott, campaign co-chairs, met with Class President Dave Cooper to begin initial planning for the 50th reunion gift. It was agreed that the goals of the effort were to lead the Class of '57 in the determination of the gift amount and the selection of the gift and to lead the USNA Foundation in fundraising efforts.

The intent is to proceed in a manner which recognizes the full spectram of interests of the Class and which will truly benefit the institution that gave us a significant start in our adult lives.

The next step is a meeting with the USNA Foundation to ensure that we are working toward the same goals. They have been most helpful to date.

A committee will be formed which reflects the rich diversity of service, experience and interests of the class. The job of the committee will be to determine the gift amount and a slate of potential gifts.

The entire class will then be polled to establish a consensus. Inputs to the co-chairs are welcome at any time. The campaign will kick off in 2003 and run for five years culminating in the 50th reunion.

All efforts will be made to keep the Class informed as we move forward. This will most likely be our final major fundraising effort as a Class and the last organized effort to recognize, in a significant manner, the importance that the Naval Academy has played in our lives. We want to do this well.

And now, the royal and ancient game, according to Jim Poole: Greeted by a beautiful, cloudless, sunny day, and undeterred by a brief starting delay due to frost on the course, 16 members of the Class of 1957 and three surrogates met at the Potomac Ridge Golf Club in Accokeek, MD, for their next-to-last outing of 2001. The stunningly colorful backdrop of fall foliage provided a great setting for the battle waged between man and a very challenging golf course. Playing a modified stableford format which allows each player to earn points on each hole for a bogey or better score, the team of Magner, Meukow, Trippe, and Frank Baulch took first place prize money with a team score of 29 points. In second place was the team of Bob Crouch, Cleve Loman, Finn, and Tom Gibbons '58, with a team score of 25 points. Individual honors went to Jack O'Donnell with an individual total of 13 points. Jerry Smith and Frank Baulch shared second place, each with 11 points. Cleve Loman won not one, but both, closest-to-the-pin prizes. Earning the Commissioner's Prize for imitating a golfer and shooting the poorest individual score (minus 6 points) was none other than the Commish, who has swom to ban the award of such a prize henceforth. Besides Tom Gibbons '58, the other two surrogates who helped us round out our roster were Army Ranger/airborne retirees Pat Quinlen and Fred Priore. All had a fine time, especially after the torture ended and they could belly up to the bar and regale each other with their tall tales of golfing prowess.

And then, a few weeks later: I thought you might be able to use a few groups on the USNA '57 Williamsburg golf outing, which was just concluded under the able leadership of coordinator Dick Vosseller. Kicking off the threeday event on Tuesday evening at the Seafare Restaurant was an elegant reception/dinner arranged

by Barbara and Hank Converse and Ann and Dick Scales. Joining us for cocktails and dinner were Anne and Niel Nielsen, and Darlene and Paul Roush. Besides myself and Ginger, golfers in the group included; Dick Vosseller, Dick Scales, Doc Dugan, John Nolan, Cleve Loman, George Philipps, Sharon and Paul Basse, Ray Fazzio, John Holt, Nancy and Bob Crouch, Shannon Heyward, and Ron Baker. Jo Ann and Jim McGinn joined us for our final round at Kiskiack,

the most difficult course of the three we played.

Non-golfers (AKA "shoppers" and "antiquers") were Martha Vosseller, Bobbie Dugan, Muff Philipps, Jeannie Fazzio, and Barbara Baker. To show our Navy ecumenism, we even allowed Dave Carre and Perry Stone, both from the Class of '56, to join us in the fun and games (and share in the prize money)!

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Converse, Poole, Holt, and .Scales The weather was perfect, the courses (Williamsburg National, Colonial, and Kiskiack) were in excellent shape and challenging. All who participated had an excellent time and we owe a debt of gratitude to Dick Vosseller for all his hard work in coordinating the event. Special thanks go to Williamsburgers Dick Scales and Hank Converse for setting up the arrival reception/dinner and for making each of us feel especially welcome. It seems pretty clear, on the basis of this initial success, that a Williamsburg extended outing will remain a fixture on the Class golf schedule.

Next man in the batter's box is Wayne Fritz: I just wanted to close the loop and enclose the attached photo of the John Stacey's at their new home in Hilton Head Plantation in South Carolina. Joan and I own a time-share with the Marriott Corp. on Hilton Head Island and usually make our annual trip in mid-October for some fun in the sun and get to the beach while the water is still warm. We did have great weather this year with temperatures in the low 50s at night and high 70s during the day. We managed to play tennis on those great clay courts and I did get in three rounds of golf as well.

I had heard that John Stacey had moved to Hilton Head, so we called him and the Staceys hosted Joan and me for dinner and showed us their lovely home located in the Plantation. We have another Classmate there, Al Wattay, who I believe also lives in the Plantation area. I didn't get in touch with him this time; maybe next visit.

John and Gloria have a beautiful home and both are still working in the real estate industry. Gloria works as a financial officer for a firm known as Island Getaway. They manage rental properties for the owners and her firm rents the facilities out to vacationers. John has landed a job as a realtor with the Dunes Marketing Group on the island.

The picture is of John, Gloria, and yours truly (left to right). Joan took the picture.

The cards and letters continued to stream in from Nancy and Bob Bowers as they complete their winter odyssey in the Austral regions.

After weeks of grinding south through the heart of Australia and cmising the River Murray they are presumed to be home at this writing. The original target for retum to Hobart was 20 November. That event appears to have been met as the last communique is a MS SPIRIT OF TASMANIA postcard dated 19/20 November, recording their ninth transit between "Oz and Taz" in the past four years.

Does that all sound romantic and far away? It is.

Guaranteed.

The third Herd met on the appointed day in August for its annual swimming, drinking, and eating contest at Carolyn and Herb Hoppe's home in Fairfax, VA. The gathering was swelled this year with the attendance of extended families and guests.

Muster list: on the front row (left to right): Monica Shewmaker with grandson. Gin Behrends, and Keith Hoppe with spouse and youngsters. Back rows: Bob Foss, Carolyn Hoppe, John Shewmaker with granddaughter, Jim Foresman, June Foss, Paul Behrends, Bill Peerenboom, Herb Hoppe, Betty Peerenboom, Bill Mickle, Renee Mickle, and ENS Bill Dull '01, a guest of the Behrends.

Continuing our inquiry into the life and times of Washington executive committee members, we're up to the "Ps," and that means George Philipps.

The bio that follows brings you up to speed with the Phillips's since the 1987 The First 30 summary.

Life after 50 for someone who had spent most of his adult life in uniform turns out to be quite rewarding. At the time of our 30th I had been retired from the Navy for almost six years, living the life of a suburbanite, with a daily commute to work not that different from my final days in the Pentagon. My wife claims that the only difference was that the stripes on my garb were now vertical vice horizontal. I'll tell you that the pressures and hours of civilian life were quite different. At any rate I continued with the same company for the next 12 years doing planning, programming, and budgeting for the AGEIS program. This was a

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subject foreign to me at the onset, but with typical USNAY "can-do" fashion. 1 soon became a respected "expert" often turned to for advice and strategy by the Navy leadership.

The real fun and satisfaction during this time was watching my two teenagers mature into adults, attend and graduate from college, one actually in the allotted time span of four years, enter the world of the working class, and yes get married. During this time a new tradition was started within the Philipps' family, that of an annual West Coast ski vacation. Over the last dozen years we have managed to ski some of the worlds most beautiful mountains. While all were spectacular, our favorites without question have been Big Sky. (MT).

Blackcomb Whistler, (BC) and Jackson Hole, (WY). This winter it will be back to Big Sky, one of the few repeats.

Six years ago I realized a boyhood dream, that of getting my private pilot's license. I joined the Quantico Flying Club and have since added an instrument rating to my license. Maintaining IFR currency was easy before 11 September, but current flight restrictions and Quantico's proximity to the DC area have made that more difficult. I'll have to wait and see how that all shakes out.

I retired for the second time two years ago. and found a real time filler, golf Weather permitting.

1 play two-three time a week, enter all the '57 monthly golf outings, have taken lessons, get plenty of support from an understanding spouse, b "- I'l the 80's remains illusive.

Mutf and George Philipps Eighteen months ago my daughter presented us with our first grandchild, Michael Keith. While I know for a fact that some Classmates have grandchildren in college, and others count them on both hands, this one is special to us. He lives nearby so we can see him grow up in a way Navy life prevented me from doing with my own. As you can surmise, life is good. I enjoy seeing Classmates at monthly functions, football tailgates, and working on the Executive Committee to help keep the course.

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The problem is figuring out if the existing limited version could be duplicated or re-cast.

It would be helpful to know how many members of the Class have a copy of this plaque, and any history as to its origins. When was it made, where was it made, who undertook the purchase arrangements, who prepared the original mold, what is it made of, and what did it cost? If you have any pieces of this puzzle, please send in your information to Warren Walters (wwalters@erols.com) email address or postal address at the head of the column.

Take that on as your Dark Ages challenge that will not be graded!

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Pres: Lt Col Gordon M. Gerson, U S A F (Ret.) e: usna58@home.com Sec'y: Col Warren S. Walters, U S M C ( R e t ) 5664 Ravenel Lane, Springfield, VA 22151-2430 h: 703-321-9586; e: wwalters@erols.com Web page: http://www.usna.coni/Classes/1958/ This issue finds readers in the dead of winter, or that period once identified by our environment as The Dark Ages. At that time, the primary activity was using ones gray cells to overcome the academic requirements. Having managed our way through that endeavor, we no longer have to go for grades, but can do research or leaming for fun. What this is all leading up to is a Class mystery that needs application of t h e g r a y c e l l m e m o r y b a n k s to Shipmate, January-February 2002

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For winter days that need a bit of warmth, nothing is better than to find out about '58er gatherings last autumn around the country. For example, Keith Featherston (8) writes: Enclosed is a picture of two USNA 1958 Classmates enjoying themselves at the Marin Headlands, just across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, on 1 November 2001. The guy with the beard is Chic Day (20). The guy with the white hat is me, his friend and "partners in crime" when they were both in the U.S. Marine Corps. Chic has been enjoying his second career as a professor of computer science at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. Keith is still working for the U.S. Treasury Department. Note the Napoleonic pose (very appropriate for military guys). Taking the picture was Chic's wife, Pat, assisted by Keith's wife, Dianne. During the rest of the day, all four of us visited some of the "hot spots" in San Francisco, Fisherman's Wharf, the art museum at the Legion of Honor Museum, and lands

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end, looking over the beautiful Pacific Ocean at the Cliff House. All had a good time, and Chic and I exchanged many (and I mean many) sea stories, and "fun on liberty" stories.

Keith had also sent in a report on an informal luncheon gathering of '58ers in the San Francisco Bay area that took place last September. Attendees were John Potter (19), Mel Gough (19), Kurtz Gilligan (24), Phil McNall (15), and Keith. Among the tidbits bounced around at the luncheon was the fact that Phil McNall is a professional golfer and the coach of a women's golf team. John Potter is fully retired from Pacific Gas and Electric and spends time flying his private plane. John's roomm a t e at U S N A , M e l G o u g h , is r e t i r e d from Grumman Corporation, and is the proud owner of a vintage Austin Healey, which he has owned for 30 years and has reconditioned back to "mint."

Kurtz Gilligan is the working member of the group, still teaching school in the Vallejo area.

On the East Coast and the other Bay, the Norfolk '58 group had an October luncheon in Virginia Beach. Attendees shown in the photo front row, left to r i g h t , a r e M a r t y K u h n e m a n ( 5 ) , B o b MacGregor (10), and Irv Goto (15). The back row shows Joe Mansfield (13), Bill Byman (2), and George Chafee (12). From that group. Bill Byman showed up in Annapolis on 10 November for the football game against Tulane.

Late last September there was an impromptu gathering of Classmates in Ft. Myers Beach. The restaurant they dined in had a Harley parked out in front, so the group, showing their "Wild Bunch" side, clustered around the bike and still managed to work the Class flag into the photo. The ladies, left to right, are Anne Freeman, Priscilla Lorusso, Rene Shearer, Diane Hughes, and Mimi Welles.

Behind the ladies and supporting the flag are Dick Freeman (3), Massie Hughes (3), Brad Welles (3), John Lorusso (3), and Bob Shearer (14). Thanks to Diane Hughes for the photo and information, and how did that 14 Company guy sneak in?

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The answer to that question may appear in the next group photo, which contains a plurality of 14th Company Classmates, and one 3rd Company attendee. It must have been a Florida exchange program, as the next group also met in that fine state on 30 October As told by Mac Fossett (16): The annual "Ken Gebhart Comes to Town" dinner was hosted by the Pinellas County Chapter of the Class of 1958 at the Bon Appetit Restaurant in Dunedin. Hugh Palmer tried to increase the turnout by emailing Classmates in neighboring counties, but had no luck in getting more attendees. Many career and Academy stories were swapped and all had an enjoyable time. In the photo, left to right, are L.A. and Mac Fossett, Mary Lee and Ken Gebhart (14), Pat and Hugh Palmer (14), Sam Swart (3), and Carol and J.B. Davis (14). Audrey Swart was out of town, giving Sam the big liberty chit to attend the luncheon.

'58 in Dunedin, FL On a bright October day with temperatures in the mid-70s, the intrepid '58 duffers of the Washington, DC, metro area gathered at Betsy Daine's home for the 14th Annual "Hit n' Giggle" golf toumament played in her backyard, the Tantallon Country Club.

Potluck followed built around Betsy's barbecued chicken and ribs. Ed Kessler (15) did the grilling honors. Two groups tied for first place at one under par, the Edwards and the Brooks, and the Keiths and the Lees. The Lees are neighbors of Betsy, (he is West Point '68) and they have rounded out our group for the last several years. You can't miss the WooPoo in the front row of the photo! Tie was broken with the Edwards-Brooks birdie on the first hole. The team of Powell-Jenkins came in third at one over par Ed Kessler had the longest drive and Dwight Lee closest to the hole on number nine. The shot of the day belonged to non-golfer Roxanne Kessler, who sank a 21-foot putt. In the photo, seated or kneeling, left to right, are Roxanne Kessler, Betsy Daine, Donna Lee, Kay Powell, and Dwight Lee. In the back row are Peggy and Charlie Brooks (17), Lynn and Tay Keith (19), Lois and Whitey Edwards (17), Pat and George Jenkins (10), Tom Powell (13), and Ed Kessler (15). The West Point Lees wore their Class crest shirts, while the Navy contingent traveled in mufti...so much for selling all those golf shirts at each major reunion!

Hit'n giggle golf On occasion various aggregations of football players gather for reunions at USNA, teams such as the 1955 Sugar Bowl team or the 1958 Cotton Bowl team. The old grads have a great time, and can knowingly discuss the fortunes or misfortunes of the Navy football team. But they don't suit up 94

and go out on the field. Some of the varsity sports have Alumni tournaments, such as tennis or squash, wherein old players have a go at it, usually against each other Now comes a letter from Larry Schlang (19) with a great story about the Navy fencers.

He writes: The first "Richard C. Steere '31 Memorial Fencing Tournament," which the organizers are trying to make into an annual event, took place on 31 October 2001 in the Halsey Field House at USNA. All current Navy Fencing Club fencers and former Navy varsity fencers were invited to attend and participate. As you may be aware, the Naval Academy eliminated fencing as an intercollegiate sport about eight years ago. About 50 folks, young and old, showed up. Shirley and 1 detoured to Annapolis on our way home to Princeville, HI, from our Reno, NV, home to attend the meet.

Gordy Schaaf (12) and I represented our Class in the meet. Although the Blue team won the Andre Deladrier Perpetual Trophy, Gordy and I (who were on the Gold team) took top individual honors.

Gordy received the plaque for the top individual performance by an Alumnus (which was well deserved) and I was the mnner-up in that category (which was not so well deserved) and received an engraved pewter mug for my efforts. Someone must have told the toumament awards committee about my Plebe year beer drinking, and they decided at this late date I needed something better than a paper cup to hold my favorite beverage.

Gordy, coincidentally, at age 68, was also the oldest fencer to participate in the tournament. Neither Gordy nor I have fenced since we graduated from the Academy, so it did my heart good to see Gordy give some of the young Midshipmen who were less than a third his age a fencing lesson during the competition.

The picture shows the two Class of '58 fencers with the man who coached them back in our Midshipman days. Coach Andre Deladrier, now retired.

There was another photo that was very dark, in which Larry was fencing with a young lady named Rae Katz '05 out of the Class of 2005. She beat him and Gordy had to avenge the stain upon "'58 is Great" by then defeating her Congratulations to both of these still participating '58ers!

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Larry Schlang, Coach Deladrier, and Gordy Schaaf With all these events having taken place in the U.S.A., one could get concemed that the flag is not traveling as much as it should. Fear not, for here are the concise reports of the globe-girdling Class of 1958 flag. In October, Ann and Jack Adams (4) took theflagon arivercmise in Germany. Their photo is on the Rhine River near Cochem, with Reichsburg Castie looming in the background. Eschewing major rivers for a canal cruise of Northem Germany, also in late October, Jeanette and Pete Gatje are shown brandishing the flag with the riverboat behind them.

They saw Bremen, Hanover, Potsdam, and Berlin, and Pete reported that due to the terrorism concem at the time, the boat was only half full due to numerous cancellations. As a result, they had great service and uncrowded tours during the cmise.

10th Company in Italy Going to a slightiy warmer clime for October was a group from the 10th Company. JJ Seeberger fills in the story: Well, President Bush advised us to live our lives as usual and not let the terrorists affect our travel plans, so off to Italy and our ultimate destination, a villa in Tuscany, we wentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that is Peggy and JC Tipton, Norine Jewell and Dave Ault, and Pat and I. Traveling wasn't a problem, but it was obvious that there were quite a few empty seats in the aircraft. We all rendezvoused in eariy October Shipmate, January-February 2002

for a few days of sightseeing in Florence. Actually, all three couples had other travels in Italy on their itinerary in addition to Tuscany. Norine and Dave had been to Venice. Peggy and JC had been vacationing in southern Italy for over two weeks and were to visit Venice before heading back to Dallas. Pat and I were to vacation in Cinque Terra before heading home. We picked up our rental cars in Florence and headed south, deep into the heart of Tuscany to our villa just outside the small town of Bucine. After three years of researching. Norine had found our perfect secluded villa in Tuscany, surrounded by olive trees and vineyards. Daily trips were planned to visit the many points of interest in the Chianti region and enjoy the beautiful landscapes. The scenery, food, and, of course, the Chianti wine was outstanding. We enjoyed venison, wild boar, pheasant, suckling pig and had our share of pasta. The attached picture with the traveling "58 banner was taken at our villa. It was difficult to leave such a beautiful setting!

In the photo one sees, left to right, Norine and Dave Ault, Pat and JJ Seeberger, and Peggy and JC Tipton.

To continue the Class ttavels in yet a more southerly chme, Nancy Shogren and Paul Hemer (20) did some spring/summer traveling in Egypt and Europe. They went to Egypt in March for two weeks on a standard tour with a commercial U.S. operator that provided beautiful hotels, comfortable Nile River cmise boats and air conditioned buses. Paul pointed out that the antiquities were great, but that Egypt is a different culture for those who are used to America. The couple then spent the summer in Europe, and they were in France on 11 September, where they found that the terrorist attack on New York had deeply ciffected our European allies. The attached photo shows Paul and Nancy holding up a "58 bumper sticker in front of Abu Simbel, the huge monument that was lifted up above the riverbanks when the Aswan High Dam was built.

Hemers in Egypt Finally, the flag worked its way so far south it got into the Southem Hemisphere. Pat and Don Carty (20) made an extended trip to the seven states/territories of Australia, with the flag as their traveling companion. Adventures for the flag included a ride on "take a camel to dinner" at Alice Springs, a visit to the oldest existing jail, and finally a visit to a special exhibition in Tasmania.

While Don was not sure how much fun the flag had, he did say the escorts had a great time. He further stated the Australians are a hard working, fun loving people and great friends for the U.S.A., and that the dollar goes a long way in Australia.

They found the Ausfralian spring to be a comfortable, beautiful time of year to visit. {Sec'y's note: Carty has a fascination with jails! You may remember in the September issue last year he explained his detention in an Iranian jail.)

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Carty checks out another jail We have some address changes to register. Mary and Al Barbero (15) (albarbo@aol.com) are finally moved in at 14 Peachtree Lane, Pinehurst, NC 28374; 910-295-5257, and email remains the same.

Bette and Bob Greene (4) (bobbettegreenÂŽ earthlink.net) are peripatetic! They have a motor home when on the mainland, and a house in Hawaii where they plan to be for the next couple of years, and then back to the Austin area. Their permanent address is 15604 EM 14, Tyler, TX 757062821; 806-438-3583. Their Hawaii address is 681844 Pili Kai Place, Waikoloa, HI 96738; 808-833-0764. Make your reservations to visit by sending an email. And Bob Stibler (16) has a new email address ofrstibler@worldnet.att.net.

Dick Woodley (I) checked in by email in early December to report on his health status. In the November issue word was passed concerning his physical problems, and the new report is encouraging: Somehow I managed to avoid the doctor's dire predictions and I'm home now after three months and getting around pretty well. We '58ers are tough types! I've still got the "Big C" to handle. (No, I don't mean my academic average, but it's close!)

A situation like this makes you realize what things are really important. High among those is the lifelong dedicated friendship of our Classmates.

Thanks for all the best wishes, prayers, and thoughts from so many great friends.

Going on to the Binnacle List is Tom Buell (12) (mbuell@nc.rr.com), who has been diagnosed as having leukemia. He spent nearly a month during the holiday season receiving chemotherapy at the University of North Carolina Hospitals, which has a superb hematology/oncology department, under the care of the head of department. Marilyn and Tom still hve in Chapel Hill, NC.

Bruce Wilcox with his grandchildren Lastly, a grandpa picture starring Bruce Wilcox (12) and grandchildren, Ben and Margaret Wilcox.

The children are the offspring of CDR Mark Wilcox, currently assigned to duty in Ramstein, Germany, and they were visiting last summer as Navy geared up for another season of football.

'58 trivia: The Midshipman who met his future in-laws while on our First Class Cruise to Brazil was Joe Port (23). He had met Vera Hasler in March of 1955 while she was attending school in the U.S., and they became engaged in 1957. Heti-aveledfrom Rio up to Bahia with the Hasler family to visit their home. The only correct answer to the question came in from Dick Alexander (6) who had been a Bahia resident as a young teenager when his father was with the military mission in Bahia. The next question is courtesy of George Krauter (8), who saved the menu from the Broadwood Hotel, Philadelphia, on the occasion of the Army-Navy game, Saturday, 27 November, 1954. The most expensive item on the menu was Roast Prime Steer Rib Roast of Beef, which included an appetizer, salad, vegetables, beverage, and dessert. What was the price? Hasta Luego! â&#x20AC;&#x201D;WSW

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Pres: VADM Francis R. Donovan, USN (Ret.) Chairman Exec. Committee: CAPT Norbert H. Bednarek, USNR (Ret) e: bednarek@annap.infi.net Exec. VP: Joe Flynn Admin. VP: Gary Geist Exec. Sec'y: Bruce Nordwall Corp. Treasurer: Dave Osbum Sec'y: CAPT John A. Butterfield, USN (Ret.) 509 Buckboard Ct., Richland, WA 99352 CEO of Gateskate Inc. 2655 Einstein Ave., Richland, VA 99352 w: 509-371-0726; e: jbutter@gateskate.com www.usna.com/classes/1959/usna59.html Happy New Year 59ers! And I write to you on the eve of the Butterfield's new adventure! In hours we are setting sail for a 3,000-mile drive to our new place of work in Richland, WA. The "header" information above will provide you the how-to-communicate stuff. We are truly excited about this major career and locale change. We have long thought about moving back out West, and so the Northwest will fill the bill perfectly. We had six months in Tacoma, WA in the early '70s (on a joint NORAD Region HQ Staff) before I was summoned East to join a study group. We loved Washington, and so Priscilla considers this merely completion of the tour of duty we had been scheduled for.

I am joining a wonderful group of people who are eager to put the "Trailskate" on the map! 1 may carry the title of CEO, but I intend to be a glorified

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gopher or a jack-of-all-trades ,for I will do anything and everything it takes to help make this company a success. Keep the Butterfields and Gateskate, Inc. in your thoughts and prayers...and oh, yes, when you see the product in sporting goods and niche stores (or you will be able to order off the Intemet) buy it, you'll like it!

Okay, time to get off the personal bit and share news with you, albeit it some bad, but lots of good!

I will first mention the passing of Marlene Assell early the moming of 17 November We mourn husband Bill's great loss! John Patten made sure the Class got the word, and he was quickly assisted by Frank Donovan and Dave Sullivan. I think most of us know how close Frank Donovan and Bill Assell are, and their friendship goes back to "white hat" days. John Patten and Frank Donavan were able to attend the funeral held in Champaign, IL on 20 November; the Class sent flowers. Bill and Marlene gardened and donated products to local homeless shelters. She enjoyed growing roses and playing piano. Memorials may be made to the Marlene Assell fund. Bill's phone number is 217398-4159. Thanks John Patten (jrpatten@ earthlink.net; 217-352-5444)!

Here are some quickies: John Patten teased me about making big changes at this point, but then he had to admit he took a new job in August. Vince Obsitnik had a similar comment, but he too has taken on a new task, which actually deserves Class wide applause 'n congrats. Vince was recently appointed by President Bush to serve on the Presidential Commission for the Preservation of American Heritage Abroad. You too can congratulate Vince by calling 703-622-7309, or vinceobs@ aol.com. Also, way to go Vince as he completed the Columbus, OH, Marathon in the fall in less than five hours (and that effort after some surgery and rehab time during the year). Was Martha Stewart's father a '59er? Why you might ask; well Martha heard her dad every moming over a primitive intercom system in their house beckon the kids to "rise and shine." Despite the weather, despite the season, the words were always there. Martha Stewart closed a recent writing by saying, "I will never forget that "Rise and shine!" And so we too should never forget that sense of optimism and call to action! A number of Classmates came on line to talk about two different subjects (amongst many, many more). Ted Alexander and Jim Holds were some of the first, as I remember, to remind people that GUie North '68 had discussed terrorists in a 1987 congressional hearing, and that Osama Bin Laden's name was cited. However, it seemed nobody paid any attention to OBL's name. Later commentary mentioned OBL was not one of them, but a number of names of terrorist leaders were, and that Congress and the media paid little attention. Be that as it may, the U.S.A., and the world certainly know his name now, and my hope and prayer on the eve of a new year, is that OBL will soon be gone, and oblivion will be his destination. Other subject, the Social Security situation for our Class and pay. Walt Wynn (wwynn@xtalwind.net), Ron Jesberg (Rjesberg@aol.com), William "Duck" Drake, et al have chimed in. Duck wrote: I think the only way one could get a Pay Entry Base Date prior to our graduation (commissioning) date was to have had some kind of service obligation prior to coming to USNA in June of 1955 (e.g. Reserves, National Guard, Active Duty in Armed Forces). Ron Jesberg and others argue that Social Security started deductionsfromour pay in 1957, and we can try to claim PEBD of '57. In most people's cases, it won't amount to much money per month. Contact Walt for more insights.

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Enough of my so-called quickies, most more than one-liners. I shall take some excerpts from the annual update from Valli and Phil Powers, who definitely get the honors for best reporting from Hawaii and beyond.

We are now up to eight years in Paradise, and we continue to enjoy our various combined activities including tennis, the sun, beach, pool, and spa; walking; Honolulu's Newcomers Club events; and babysitting Phil's granddaughter Malia. Valli's back has improved significantly over the year, and she has returned to the tennis court. She is active teaching astrology, painting and displaying her artist work at the Honolulu Zoo fence, and attending French, Yoga, and exercise classes. Phil continues his weekly golf outings with the "Friday Bunch," performs occasional notary duties, works with his desktop computer, and fulfills various management responsibilities as a director and president of our condo assoc. In January we attended the taping of two episodes of "Wheel of Fortune" and enjoyed observing the activity between takes, with Pat and Vanna. Phil had his first glider flight on the North Shore with his Classmate Barry Casey, who flies with Delta. Quite an experience flying around with no engine, just looking for updrafts!

In February, a trip to Califomia visits with Phil's mother and daughter Kristal and her family. Kristal still is active with half-Arabian horses and computer graphics business. She also has appeared in TV commercials and one episode of "The Thieves" on ABC. Her husband, Bill, manages Ventura Farms and judges various horse shows around the U.S. and abroad. We departed on a 16day adventure to Cambodia and Thailand. We did it all; the shopping, sightseeing, the River Kwai, and the associated "Death Railway," and we were particularly impressed with the people of Thailand, their happiness and sense of respect. We were with a great tour group, which made for an outstanding time! In March we were in California again (tennis, family visits, touring Joshua Tree National Park, etc.). In August Phil's Classmate Dick Noreika and bride, Josie, visited Oahu. We had a super time and we hope to visit them in Arizona in January. Our mixed doubles and tennis activity produced few wins, so 'twas impossible to brag to the Noreika's. You have read about our ten-day cruise in French Polynesia...wow! Phil got involved in completing a security upgrade in our condo area; unfortunately it took something like the 11 September attack to convince many people to get serious! On 13 December we arrived at LAX and drove to Oceanside to visit with "Granny" and help celebrate her 89th birthday. We then flew to Virginia to visit the Balac families before everyone traveled to Atlanta for a Butler/ Balac Christmas celebration. On the 28th, we drove to Panama City, FL, to visit the Butler Beach House (Eveline and Brett—he the former major league baseball player—and the dynamic duo now involved in a Christian ministry). Next it is New Orleans for New Year's before driving cross-country and shipping car to Honolulu. We hope and pray that the Holidays bring all of you Peace and Happiness, with our warmest Aloha, Valli and Phil.

Phil and Valli Powers

Many thanks Team Powers for sharing the news!

Another faithful reporter is George Lehmberg.

Once again he has made some fantastic arrangements for the Spring 2002 golf outing in the Williamsburg, VA, area. The 3rd Annual 1959 Spring Break Golf Outing is set for Tuesday, 23 April thm Friday, 26 April. In November George reported a couple of vacancies (max limit is 24 gofers) because a few of the stalwarts had need of knee/ shoulder repairs. For last minute information, to try to get on a waiting list, or to sign up to be the chief kibitzer contact George at glehmberg@home.com or write him at 1248 Course View Circle, Virginia Beach, VA 23455-6840. George does a terrific job organizing this fun-filled, spirits are high, outing.

Enjoy y'all!

Jim Holds has been doing extra duty keeping up with the war against terrorism, and sharing some excellent readings and information. He recently educated us about "Wahhabism"—the extremist Fundamental terrorists. People need to be well aware of how these extremists pervert Islam with their fanaticization and radicalization. An expert on Terrorism is of course our Bud McFarlane. You have probably seen Bud as a commentator on TV or the subject of an interview (to wit Fox TV on 8 October, Hannaty & Colmes). Furthermore, Bud functioned as a go-between when conversations were on-going with the deposed King of Afghanistan and his supporters. Bud's editorials are always on target! As this column goes to press, a final agreement for a coalition/interim govemment has been reached. No doubt Bud's advice and words of wisdom helped influence some of the "players" in those nine days of deliberations.

Nice to get an email from my old Upstate New York Classmate (we once car-pooled for trips home from USNA) Bob Touhey(rdbaron@erols.com): Have not seen you or talked to you in ages. Hope all is well. Been busy helping Lockheed Martin win some significant business in high speed train control world wide and have seen many countries from the inside as opposed to arriving "from the sea" (to quote the Navy phrase) as we used to do on active duty. I still have my consulting firm Business Resources. Inc going into my 20th year, and still enjoying it. Best to Priscilla, Bob. Thanks so much, dear friend. I was recently reminiscing about our time in Vietnam together, when you were flying with HAL-3, and I with VAL-4. We helped make up a great Navy team those years in Vietnam! Oh for such teamwork elsewhere, including Navy's football "fortunes." Need I say more?

Peter Van Nort has relocated to Houston, TX, area. If you want to be in touch with Karen and Peter, by Petervannort@hotmail.com. Dick Hunter (we were classmates in grad school at Harvard same time) checked in from Dick_Hunter@sra.com. The late Tom Jarvis' wife, Laura, is an accomplished author She had two books recentiy published by Heritage Publishing. Go to LauraHawley® msn.com to get info. Congratulations to Dick Robinson! Robbie was to be installed on 14 December, ceremonies in Arlington, VA, as the grand master of the Cherrydale Lodge #42. Serving as Master for 2002, Robbie was elated, and honored, by the fact that the Installing Officer was the equivalent of a recent CNO. John Collins, where are you?—no response yet from the best email I have come up with, jnjcollins@yahoo.com. Jack London continues to shine! 'While other companies may have snuggled and encountered difficult times, through Jack's leadership and guidance, CACI has been a bright light! Profits are up 5 1 % (according to Washington Post reporting in late October) and much of that is due to Defense Department contracts. "The Shipmate, January-February 2002

Arlington firm said there has been significant demand among federal clients for managed-network services, system integration, and engineering services work. Frank Martin doing a good job in South Florida as Blue & Gold area coordinator. Keep those good young men and women on track for a chance at USNA. We all, around the country, in many ways and capacities, can try to steer the best to our beloved institution!

Frank Young, our reporter for a "look back" has recently moved, and so his new phone number is 516-608-1498/email remains frank_young@ hotmail.com. This report was taken from the March "62 column. Recently Julian Kau treated your Secretary (i.e. George Brainerd) to lunch at the Pearl Harbor Officers Club, and brought him up-to-date on the doings of the CEC of ' 5 9 . Julian and family (incl. 2 year old daughter Kehaulani, reside on Oahu where Julian was recently assigned to the 14th Naval District P W O . Dick Layton is P W O at NRS Lualualei. Dave Bottorf is in Thailand; he is assigned to the J U S M A G in B a n g k o k . J e r r y Monarch is w i t h P W O at M o n t e r e y . R o g e r Martin in Charleston, SC. Jon Ives assigned to PWO, Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico. John Lafond in Bmnswick, ME. On P W O duty in London, England, John Dettbam. Dick Wisenbaker and Paul Thornton are assigned to SeaBee battalions; Dick in the Pacific, Paul in the Atlantic. Lowell Preston, recentiy married, is with Naval Housing Activity in Yokohama, Japan. Tom Emsley at P W O Pearl Harbor. (WOW—our CEC guys were scattered all over the world!)

I received a nice email from Larry Weaver (lweaver@dellem.com), and once again it appears that we can not rendezvous before we leave Florida.

Larry too was sorry his work and life in Tampa, and my activities on East Coast, did not match up.

"The events of 11 September have had a big effect upon all of us, especially those of us associated with aviation. My son-in-law Scott Carlson '85 was scheduled for a meeting in the Pentagon on the moming of the 11th, but did not make it—thank goodness! We are planning on joining Scott and Diana Carlson '88 for Christmas in La Plata, M D .

On the home front here in Tampa, my business of managing fuel for several smaller airlines. Frontier and Vanguard among them, will survive, I hope, but we have been hit hard by reductions in business. Any of you guys out there who can send business our way, we can use the help! We provide fuel management—a fulltime outsourced airline fuel dept. for less than most airhnes pay for one in-house and, we have over 20 years experience as Dellem Associates. Our staff has over 50 years in aviation fuel! Best of luck in your new position, Larry.

The last event for Priscilla and I in South Florida is Saturday night, 8 December 2001. We are thrilled we can attend the 100th birthday of C A P T Arthur "Speed" Graubart '25, the 7th oldest living graduate.

See his Class News for a tad more. He is a super guy!

Another super guy is our Classmate and dear friend, Jimmy Brown. And that is why I share a bit of the wonderful email he sent me, not to "puff' me up, but rather because it reveals some of the character and esprit of Jimmy: John Butterfield. it was really great to read of your upcoming "tour of duty" as CEO of a new sporting goods company. I can see that you are excited and happy for this opportunity. Congratulations and good luck! Nobody in this Class deserves such an opportunity as you do. I am very happy for you, and 1 hope all goes extremely well for you and Priscilla as you begin this new adventure. Thanks once again for your many years of faithful service as Class Secretary. I am glad

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that you plan to continue because you have really done a great job. Semper Fi!—and God Bless!

Thank you Jimmy! 1 am so happy and proud to have Classmates like you who give me inspiration.

May God richly bless the Class of 1959, and our United States, in this new year of 2002! Rise and Shine, John Butterfield.

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Despite some rather wet weather and some rusty line handlers, the two Captains got us to our destination, a great luncheon at Brown's Sports Bar in Portsmouth and a safe return. While en route, we both got stopped by the Coast Guard for snooping around the Wisconsin and Jack's boat got a Navy escort when he got too near some of the big gray ships.

Since you were at the Oz's (Bob Osmon) great golfing party, I'll just send some pictures of our boys in action. Sure glad they brought along some pretty faces.

Annual Membership: 3 1 % Life Membership: 4 5 %

Pres: VADM Ed Clexton, USN (Ret.) 1000 Bobolink Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 h: 757-491-2141 e: clexboeck@aol.com Sec'y: Bill Lewis 14312 Cove Ridge PI., Midlothian, VA 23112-4337 h: 804-744-8808 e: bilewis@home.com W e b site: h t t p : / / w w w . u s n a . c o m / c l a s s e s / 1 9 6 0 / default.htm.

This past month has been extremely hectic with computer problems and virus' floating around. I've gotten back up with my back-up computer and hope to keep from missing anything. I may have a message or two in limbo, however Those of us @ (at) home, know what I mean.

From Ed Clexton via email: As the summer draws to a close, the kids go back to school, and the sun comes up later and goes down sooner, leaving less time for afternoon naps! It's time to get underway for a Class harbor cruise on some of the sleekest (8-12 knot max) yachts in the Hampton Roads fleet!

Fleet Admiral Jack Brockman (his boat goes the fastest!). Admiral Joe Jaap (his boat isn't as fast, but it's bigger than Ed's!), and Commodore (no derogatory comments) Ed McCaskill are getting underway for fleet maneuvers and lunch on Thursday. 20 September. If the Marines want to wade ashore before we dock, that's ok. too. but we will be using plates at lunch.

Particulars; Jack's boat, can easily take a "crew" often, is at Scott's Creek, Portsmouth. Joe's, also fits ten, and is at Norfolk Yacht Club. I'm not sure where Ed's boat is, but it can bring the SIQ and excused squad! I am quite sure it's in Norfolk.

We'll sail for an hour or so en route, then dock and eat, probably at Roger Brown's Sport's Bar and Restaurant, 316 High St., Portsmouth, We'll then re-embark for return to points of embarkation. Total time (still negotiable) will be 10-10:30 a.m. to 2:30-3:00 p.m. Possible sights along the way will be the Naval Base. Westem Branch, Newport News shipyard. Norfolk and Portsmouth waterfronts. (No pictures of submarines, please!)

For any, assumed aviators, who want to join us, but still get seasick just thinking of being underway, Roger Brown's is just off I 264 between Crawford and Effingham Streets. Plan to be there at noon. However, we still need to know you are coming for reservations purposes. Also, if you have any other ideas of things to see, places to embark/disembark, places to eat, timing, etc., please let us know in your response. When we know who and how many are coming and where you want to embark, the skippers will give you directions to their docks/piers, watch assignments, and the uniform of the day! Looking forward to seeing you aboard to kick-off the fall season.

From Rod Friedmann via email: It was good seeing you again. I was sorry to hear about your dad and likewise sorry that Linda couldn't make it down for the "Pro-Golf Classic."

Attached are a few of the pictures that I took during our YP Cruise to Portsmouth on Jack Brockman's and Joe Jaap's boats.

Boat trip From Lee Seligman, via email; Some of the upcoming activities sound like fun.

That's more than I've been having. I just got out of the VA Hospital, West Los Angeles, after surgery on Friday. Twenty-some years ago 1 had two discs removed from my neck and the vertebrae fused with bone grafts from my hip! Recently, they decided I still had too many discs (3) and vertebrae that 1 really didn't need and more. Just to wrap up the package, I now have a stainless steel (at least I hope it is) post held in place by what look like three enormous screws and a freeze-dried bone graft (from some unknown donor who's obviously in much worse shape than I am).

Anyhow, all went extremely well (I'm amazed).. .7.5 hours (including prep (45 minutes), surgery (5 and half hours) and recovery room (1 hour) and 1 was up walking the following day and out of the hospital four days later! The UCLA surgeon/professor, resident, and intern said I made it a lot more difficult for future patients because I'm so tough!

Say hi to everyone for me, and BEAT RICE (hell, let's beat somebody!) Oh, yeah! If you see Larry Cox tell him this is all his fault (but, he won't remember...and I'm kidding!).

The sender's address on this is my oldest son's; I'm staying at his place for a few days just to assuage his and my youngest's fears (they don't think I'm so tough. 1 guess)...actually, I'm really here just to get even for all the times 1 nursed him through all the bike injuries!

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sponsoring a Chair, the group gathered to find out the details in what is involved and what options (Chairs) are available for sponsorship.

After 30-45 minutes of meeting all and satisfying thirst, we heard from the Superintendent, VADM John Ryan '67, and George Watt '73, give a brief overview of how the Foundation has been doing in it's first official year, stressing how a Class can make it's greatest contribution through chair sponsorship, and then Bill Miller '62, another 15 minutes on how chair sponsorship works and which chairs in the Strategic Plan remain open.

Ed then facilitated the options, ways to get the rest of the Class engaged in the project, plus establishment of milestones to be met by our 45th and 50th reunions. We are excited about embarking on this most meaningful campaign and hope this meeting was a perfect start.

Bill Zierden hosted the meeting/social. Attendees included: Toni and Tom Solak, Pete Latimer, Gloria and Bob Antonio, Ginny and Don Delude, M a r b e t h and Tom P a u l s e n , N a n c y and J o h n Michalski, Katherine and Ed Clexton, Bill Miller ' 6 2 , Nancy and Skip Sweetser, Linda and Cal Sutliff, Sally and Bill Zierden, Bill Lewis, Janean and Doug Johnston, Sally and Ed Mangan, Bob Osmon, Superintendent, VADM John Ryan '67, and U S N A Alumni Association and Foundation President and CEO George Watt ' 7 3 .

Prior to attending the meeting, I stopped over at the tailgate, as it was wrapping up, and saw: Carolyn and Jim Duffy, Al Holden, Angelo DifiUipo (son Frank A. Difillipo '05), Shirley and John Chenard, and Joan and Willy Willenbucher. I wish I could have gotten there at the beginning of the day, but duty called elsewhere. '60s tailgates can't be beat.

In mid-November, the Tidewater group had a dinner get together at Oceana, NAS O'Club. As Ed Clexton reports: We had a nice dinner event last night with the wives. 25 in attendance, and several wives indicated an interest in doing another event in the spring/summer. I am copying the other Hampton Roads Classmates to request concurrence with Bob Rutherford's idea of a river cmise and vineyard tour. We will resume our bi-monthly lunches in January; I'll send out a sign-up notice in early January. Assume the lunch will be on the third Thursday in January,

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'60: Hamon's trip to Spain Bob Rutherford's comments: How about an all day Rappahannock River Cruise sometime between May and October 2002 to Engleside Plantation Vineyards. If we take the wives, we might get enough people to have the boat to ourselves and perhaps get a good rate. Also, those that live in Northem Virginia might also want to go.

From Gene Gasser via email: John Chenard and I have gone sailing for the last two days on my new 26 foot sailboat and have had a great time even as we all mom the terrible events that are happening. Being retired has its good side, but makes you feel out of it. I hope to give blood in the next few days, but don't know what else an old sailor can do.

From Warren Hahn, via the Intemet: All the same as since the last five-year reunion.

I'm still working as president and CEO of Hahn Engineering, doing consulting engineering on commercial and institutional buildings for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, security, fire alarm and sound systems. I'll probably be doing this for at least another five years, but, no doubt, one of my three sons (Michael, Georgia Tech grad; Charies Univ. of Tampa grad; and Jeff Hahn '88, working in business with me will take over the duties of president. My fourth son, David Hahn '85, is a submariner on active duty. He was in the Pentagon on 11 September. Needless to say, that was a long morning for our family until we heard that he was OK. I get to Virginia at least three times a year to visit David and his family and visit my sister. Maybe I'll be able to coordinate this with an Alumni function on one of my trips.

You're doing a great job as secretary. A great thanks and Marine Corps Hoodah from your Classmates. Ahoy, Mates!

From Mike Merrill 20th Company via email: Bill Lewis responded with an email address for Fred Kretz, (fkretz@ix.netcom.com) whom I believe we referred to as "Corky."

Fred "Corky", with your permission I have added you to the USNA '60 20th Company email listing. Also note that I have included Walt Wylie '6L (originally USNA '60 20th Co., later USNA '61 grad) on the CC listing.

From Dick Hamon via email: Six '60 Classmates and wives toured for two weeks on the Costa del Sol of Spain in October.

Joy and Dick Hamon organized the group which also included five additional non-Classmate couples, all friends and family. The tour was based in Torremolinos and offered visits to Morocco, Gibraltar. Ronda, Granada, Seville. Cordoba, Mijas, Malaga, Marbella and Ojen. The accompanying photo shows (left to right) Joann and Carl Bruntlett, Kay and Jay Newbern, Joanne and Bob Gamba, Nita and Bob Rohr, Joy and Dick Hamon and Gene and June Gasser in the Alhambra Palace in Grenada.

From Ed Clexton: At the urging of Class Presidents, the following revision to qualification for membership in the USNA Foundation Presidents' Circle was approved:

Any donation to the Alumni Association or Naval Academy Foundation of $2,500 per calendar year, whether restricted or unrestricted, will qualify for membership.

Life Membership in the Presidents' Circle has not changed and is still $50,000 in a single year, unrestricted.

Also from Chuck Griffiths '46: At the Council of Class Presidents meeting in Spring 2001, there was a discussion of the policy of Presidents' Circle Membership. You strongly urged that a greater opportunity be allowed for membership in the Circle for your fellow graduates.

A change was implemented quickly after your input was brought forward. Please note that the change in policy as it relates to the President's Circle Membership is: All gifts (unrestricted and restricted) of $2,500 or more annually qualify for membership in President's Circle.

From George Marburger, via email: The events of 11 September canceled our flight from San Diego to Cleveland to visit grand-kids, so Ann and I got behind the wheel and made the trip via auto. Weather was pretty good both going/returning and we had the opportunity to stop in Peoria, IL, to visit Joanne and Ronn Marshall.

Although it had been about eight years since the last time that we had a chance to visit, as expected it seemed like the interval had been just a matter of a few weeks. I am glad to report that they are both doing very well with the rigors of retirement. Lots of volunteer work and GOLF. They were wonderful hosts and spent time showing us the sights of Peoria.

I am not smart enough to down size computer images and thought that you might use your magic to make the attached photo useable for Shipmate.

Looking forward to another 20th Company event.

i Mtiri The Marburgers and the Marshalls From Ed Clexton: If you see this term "another link in the chain" it refers to a "new" tradition; if there is such a thing!

It refers to something started with the Class of '50 taking a role in the graduation of the Class of '00. and '51 followed with the Class of '01, etc.

But. beyond just coming up with Ensigns and Second LT bars at graduation, there is now a USNA Instruction (1531.48) that goes much further covering approximately ten events in the Midshipman lives when the (50 years earlier) Class might want to do something.

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It'll be a few years before we start up with the Class of â&#x20AC;˘ 10. but I wanted you to know this is abrewing. After 1 read the instruction, I pondered what it would have been like if we were "mentored" by the Class of ' 10! Ok. that was after Nimitz. King, Spmance and Halsey, but not much. Anyway, it's a-brewing. 1 guess we're always thinking up things for those in/near Annapolis to do! Maybe that's one of the reasons they move back on the Severn! It's ok by me, but I think there will be plenty of things the rest of us can do, too.

From Bob Colegrove (23) via email: The Seattle area experienced its first snowstorm of the season this week. It surprised even the local meteorologists, most of whom typically forecast continuing rain week after week without fear of error No snow remains. This is unlike the climate of my hometown, Rochester, NY. which experiences these four seasons every year: Almost Winter, Winter. Still Winter and Construction.

While Seattle often gets rain, snow shovels are stiictly optional.

Now, 1 have again tiecome fond of fraveling. This past summer for instance, my eldest grandson. Sean O'Connell (II) and 1 circled the continental United States by rail. All totaled, we crossed 28 states, the District of Columbia, and a Canadian province. It was loads of fun. Both of us were also glad to renira home. I plan to accompany one of my other grandchildren on a rail excursion next year.

Given a littie advance information. I may be able to participate both in such an excursion and any '60 off-year reunion that might be scheduled for 2002. Please keep the email coming.

From Barbara Kolbe, widow of Frank P. Kolbe, via email: After a hiatus of two decades I thought it would be time and of interest to give you an update on the family of Frank P. Kolbe Jr. Frank was commanding officer of a Marine Reserve Squadron, Willow Grove Joint Reserve Base when he was killed while on active duty in 1981. In the ensuing years three of his four children have chosen military careers. Elizabeth served as an engineer in the Air Force. She is the wife of Lt. Col. Eric Snadecki. an Air Force pilot and is now a stay-athome mother. Kathryn, a major in the Air Force, is an engineer curtently serving as an aide de camp for a four star general and is the wife of Major Richard LeBlanc. an Air Force pilot. Chip Kolbe (F.P. n i ) '92 graduated with the Class of '92 as an engineer. He is a captain in the Marine Corps and flies out of Miramar Marine Air Station. He is currently "in theater" serving his country somewhere in the Middle East.

Our family often has lively discussions concerning our allegiance to the various branches of the service. When I became a Blue & Gold Officer I thought it became apparent where our loyalties and sentiments lie, however, Kathryn is now a liaison officer for the Air Force Academy so we compare notes and simply enjoy the Navy-Air Force relationship. Please remember all our fine folks in uniform in your prayers.

I always enjoy reading the Class of '60 news.

Keep up the good work and Beat Army'.

From Denny Davidson via email: I tried forwarding some material to you and the other addressees on one of your messages earlier this morning. I'm not sure it went through, so am sending it just to you this time.

I was going through some old files, and came upon the Annapolis paper for 8 June 1960. It's coverage of our graduation included extended excerpts from the address by Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge, and I thought, in light of the events of 11 September, you might like to reprint it in the Shipmate column, or would like to forward it by email to our Classmates. (As yet the computer has "swallowed" this one). It's a great honor to

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part of the Class of 1960, which has done much to advance the cause of peace throughout these last four decades. May we continue our efforts.

From Jim Duffy about some future plans: See the Navy football team vs. Tulane in the superdome on Saturday, 26 September 1998. The package includes four nights lodging (Wednesday, 23 to Sunday, 27th). at the Courtyard Marriott in the French Quarter, New Orleans. There will be a guided bus tour of the city including the famed Garden district. A Mississippi river cruise on the paddle wheeled steamer NATCHH/. with lunch of Cajun favorites and New Orleans jazz band.

There will be a pre-game tailgate party, and game tickets on Saturday.

Sunday will start with an elegant Sunday brunch with endless champagne at the Intercontinental Hotel. All scheduled events are within walking distance of the hotel. The trip is limited to 25 couples; Classmates and spouses or significant others only.

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Pres: R A D M Arlie Campbell, USN ( R e t ) Corr. Sec'y: CAPT Roger Onorati, USN (Ret.) 1756 Point-No-Point Drive, Annapolis, M D 21401 h: 410-849-3812; w: 301-261-8862 f: 301-261-8669; e: rtrogero@starpower.net Web site; www.USNA61.org Hope everyone had a great holiday season. Lots of news this month, so I'll dispense with opening remarks. No applause, please!

C y b e r s p a c e Nooze Ned Kuhns (7): Just a note to tell you that the Class column in Shipmate is being read and is a useful vehicle to bring us together. A case in point; We had our monthly Tidewater luncheon today with 15 Classmates attending. Lou Bartek, Marc Bruno (1), Arlie Campbell (3), Ken Craig (7), Jay Decker (8), Jim Henderson (15), Jim Joyner (1), Tom McNicholas (9), Buzz Needham (12), Steve Olzinski (16), Kurt Rohdenburg (20), Dave Timm (20), and me. Arlie was able to convince Mike Gambacorta (3) join us for the first time and, based on info from your column. Bob Glover (8) also attended. Hope you will keep mentioning, periodically, that we meet the second Thursday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at the Longbranch Steakhouse and Saloon in Virginia Beach.

Len Wass '64 sends the following on my former roommate. It may seem unorthodox for someone from '64 to contribute to your Class news, but Bob Kelly (11) needs helpâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and besides, I have the digital photos of our trip.

The "Great Pumpkin" catching flies

Wasses and Kellys in Alaska Right after the Attack on America, Bob, Anne, Kathy, and 1flewto Canada on a long-booked rail tour of the Canadian Rockies. We started in Vancouver, BC, and rolled the rails during the day.

Evenings were at nice hotels. One photo shows Bob in what we coined to be the "touring position". He claims he learned it at the Academy in the First Class after a ravioli with cannonballs lunch menu.

Throughout the touring position he was muttering some indistinguishable sounds like "shove out" and "come around," but I attributed it to advanced age.

The second photo shows Kathy and me on the left, and Anne and Bob on the right. We are on the balcony of the Banff Springs hotel with the Bow River Valley in the background. The scenery is so breathtaking and awesome, that we kept joking that it was a fake background. It was a trip we'd recommend to all, and proof that '64 continues to look after '61 and show them a good time.

Jeanne George; Just found out that ' 6 r s own, Ed Straw (7), was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Defense Logistics Agency at their headquarters at Fort Belvoir On 15 November 2001. It goes into the "This Day" history book. (Sec'y note: Our Prez, Arlie Campbell attended the ceremony and sent me the program for the ceremony.)

J o e Herlihy (3): The Maine contingent of the Class of 1961 had its 1st meeting at the Brunswick NAS on I December. Attending were Jane and Sari Liebler (7), Linda and Frank Jones (5), and Joe Herlihy.

About 50 other alumni attended the 2nd meeting of the newly formed Alumni Association Maine Chapter in conjunction with the Army/Navy game.

Afterwards the '61 contingent retired to a seafood restaurant and continued to eat and drink to the wee hours (defined as being in bed by 10 p.m.), followed by a carousing stop at L.L. Bean (always open in nearby Freeport). Sari is a gentleman farmer in Liberty and writes a column for the local newspaper where he is occasionally loaned out to other papers in coastal Maine whenever there is a need for a "Right Wing Whacko" (his Editors name for him) to balance the liberal pap that dominates so much of the print media. Frank has lived in the coastal community of Yarmouth, where his roots are (having built a home on land owned by his family since the '30's), retiring in '86 and keeping busy with local affairs especially the Boy Scouts. Joe has lived in Sanford, since '69 and since he's writing this doesn't have to say anything about himself Just wanted everyone to know that the tip of the Northeast is well represented by WGNAC, if we can get Dave Dean (4) who lives most of the way to Canada, to attend a meeting, we'll be able to claim 100% participation. Surprisingly there are some 300 USNA grads in Maine, probably a lot flying P3's, but still quite a few for a low population "cold" climate place. The Chapter was formed with 83 to date and we're looking forward to an active Chapter.

Don Grinnell (16): From our San Diego scribe, a bunch of nooze: 16th Company 40th Reunion Wrap-Up Many Thanks to Hannah and Jim Richardson (16) for their planning and making all of the Company party arrangements during the Reunion. It

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was the first time we were able to get together as a company since 1961. Jim reserved the Annapolis Yacht Club for an absolutely wonderful Company cocktail party and dinner. In ring around the table format, we leamed of our Companymates lives and achievements during the past 40 years.

All have done quite well, I might add. Fortunate enough to attend, including wives and sweethearts, were: Tom Bailey, Don Grinnell, Andy Hamilton, John Kirtiand, Jim McCune, Mike McMahon, Steve Perry, Ward Peterson, Jim Richardson, Bill Sfraight, and Frank Visted. On behalf of all. Thank you, Jim and Hannah, Well Done!

October Luncheon The October Luncheon included reunion remembrances and especially the memory of Dee and Buddy Flagg (5). Plans for the annual A-N Game party were also discussed and made. Attending were: Jack Allen (13), Tom Bailey (16), Gary Carlson (9), Mike Hoememann (24), Bob Kline (10), Bill Kraus (12), Joe Maiden (10), Steve Mayian (9), Jim Richardson (16), Jack Robinson (10), Chuck St. Laurent (21), Bob Sheridan (24), and Leo Willetts (5).

San Diego Army-Navy Game Party The Green Anchor at NAB Coronado was again the site. With a kickoff at 8:30 a.m. it was an early Saturday for the Left Coast folks. A few were wide awake and full of cheer, and Bloody Mary's too.

Arranging the party was a team event again this year. We had invitations by Hannah and Jim Richardson, jokes, tall tales, and venue arrangements were in the capable hands of Steve Mayian, and decorations were provided by Bob Sheridan and Bill Kraus. Collecting the money, paying the bills, providing for base access and security listings also fell to Bill Kraus. He must have done well because no one got lost. With wives, significant others and family members, the crowd was the largest for an A-N Party to date. Classmates attending were: Jack Allen, Tom Bailey, Dave Brummersted (14), Gary Carlson, Jim Cavanaugh (11), Roger Goodall (11), Don Grinnell, Ted Gumee (18), Dick Kibbe (6), Bob Kline, Bill Kraus, Steve Mayian, Ron McKeown (14), Phil Merrill (9), Dudley Moore (18), Mark Moore (9), Ed Oleata (10), Jim Richardson, Dick Rothwell (7), Chuck St. Laurent, Bob Sheridan, Boyd Steele (18), and Leo Willetts.

Gene Gollahon (12). As we all are aware. Gene was lost on a combat mission in 1965. Well, Gene had a daughter who was seven months old at the time. She has never had the opportunity to talk to Gene's friends and shipmates. I'm gathering also that she is pretty shy. Her name is Lori Stokes.

She contacted me recently and asked for anyone who might have served with Gene aboard MIDWAY during his last cruise. She told me Gene was an F-8 pilot and that's about all she knew. I did not ask her any personal or family questions and tried to find some that might know about Gene. Lori just wants the opportunity to talk to an old shipmate or two. I told her 1 would pass along her request. Please contact me for her email address. Thank you!

Kim Virgil Hill's better half sends a note: I December 2001, was a great day to be in Veterans Stadium in Philadelphia. Even though Navy lost...the country and the U.S. military won! We sat one row and a few seats down from the president. The loud roar of the crowd and the enormous positive reception for President Bush did not begin to come across until later that night when we watched the television news accounts. It had to be very emotional, and hopefully reassuring for him. It certainly was for everyone in the stands, and it was truly an inspirational day for all of the midshipmen and cadets. It will be a day that everyone there will remember for the rest of their lives. I was so proud to be an "old Navy" wife and an American.

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Company In The Spotlight Ron Campbell comes through with a 15th Company Shipmate Update.

Ron Campbell (wrcampiii@aol.com); Ron has recently taken a position with a company in Panama City Beach, FL, and now divides his time between there, and his and Linda's home in Fairfax, VA. Golfing, sailing, and fishing are their high priorities, fitting in work and business travel as tee times allow. He and Linda recently returned from vacation in Hawaii and report that the 50th State needs our tourist support badly. Hotel occupancy rate is at an all time low and good deals abound.

Bruce Maxon (bemaxon@san.rr.com): After graduation and Supply Corps School, I enjoyed a 28 year Navy career and retired as a captain after three years in command of the Naval Supply Center in San Diego, CA. After flirting with employment with the defense industry for a few months, I focused on financial management for my civilian career. I worked eight years in Life Insurance as a chartered life underwriter and financial advisor, first as a special agent for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and then as manager of executive benefits for a local insurance company, Barney & Barney in San Diego. I have been CFO of two non-profit companies: one year with the San Diego Community Foundation and almost two years with the San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council. I am currently the dean of the School of Business, Computer Studies & Technologies at Mesa College, a Community College of 13,400 full time students in San Diego. My wife, Melanie, has been an outstanding supporter throughout our 34 years of marriage as a navy wife and mother. She received her master of fine arts degree from the University of Califomia, San Diego and specializes as an independent consultant in theater set design. Our son, Ethan (31), is an eligible bachelor, graduated from University of San Diego, and works for ADVA Optical, an intemational fiber optical equipment manufacturing company as their West Coast Sales Manager Emily (29) is married, graduated from UCSD San Diego, and received a Yale master's degree in intemational relations. She has taught junior high school in Japan, served as attache and special assistant to the U.S. Ambassador to Russia and recently joined San Diego State University as program coordinator for their intemational student center Our youngest, Erin (18) is a senior at Torrey Pines High School in San Diego, is active in ballet and theater, and hopes to attend college in the Califomia UC system.

Don Lyons (Donjly@aol.com): I recentiy was divorced from my wife of 36 years and added four new grandchildren. I now have a total of seven. That part has really been great. The company I worked for the past 14 years went under in the spring of 2000. I had hoped to have it bought by a financial backer and still be in business. Unfortunately, a competitor saw the value and won the bid at an auction. As a result, I find myself retired as of June 2001. I recently met a very nice woman that also came from a long marriage and we have been having a good time together for the past 18 months.

She was at the Army-Navy game last year and at our reunion. We have been doing a lot of traveling.

Bob Luckey (gordito2l @hotmail.com): Bob recentiy retired as director of sales for Marconi Communications. Earlier he spent 23 years in the Bell System ending as VP of an Ameritech subsidiary.

He currently lives north of Chicago with his wife Maria. They plan to move to warmer climes, probably the Gulf Coast.

Ed O'Brien (tmobrienhq@)123go.com): I am hoping to finish up my Ph.D. in marriage and family therapy this (fall '01) semester It is an area I have found very rewarding over the last five years.

We live in Dallas, enjoying most of the year and tolerating the brutal summers! We have finally achieved "empty nest" statusâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;yesterday Sandy and I put our youngest son on a plane for Nagoya, Japan, where he will teach English for a year. I must admit to some envy at the adventure awaiting him.

Our other four are married and raising families of their own.

Bill Moore (mooreb@bschool.unc.edu): In June 1999, we sold the investment bank I founded in 1975 to one of the big commercial banks (KeyCorp) and I retired. However, I am finding plenty to do. 1 am a volunteer adjunct professor and co-head of the corporate finance concenfration at the KenanFlagler Business School at UNC-Chapel Hill, a partner in an investment management and venture capital company, and serve on a number of corporate and non-profit boards. Sandra and I are moving from Raleigh to Chapel Hill in early 2002.

In the past several years, I have become involved with USNA's fundraising efforts and am most favorably impressed with the competence and professionalism of both the Academy's leadership and that of the USNA Foundation. George Watt '73 was a perfect choice to head the Foundation, and I believe he is doing a terrific job.

Bob Seyfarth (bbseyfarth@juno.com): Last December I retumed from my teaching stint at the University of Sfax in Tunisia. It was an interesting time to be living in a Moslem culture what with the escalation of the Israel/Palestine conflict. One gets an entirely different perspective of the issues. Living there during Ramadan, the Moslem holy period, was also an experience. My last adventure before leaving the country was to go on a camping trip into the Sahara Desert by camel. This past summer Barbara and I were campground hosts at Cave Lake State Park in the mountains of eastem Nevada. Three months without electricity, telephone, and television were a pleasure. We're planning to retum there next year. We visited with Shelly and Doug Holbrook in Midway, UT, on our way back east. Doug is easing into retirement, now working two days a week as his son gradually takes over the business. I plan to stay on the faculty at Lock Haven University for another four years.

Jim Henderson (jim-toni@mindspring.com): Toni and I have been traveling since I retired (for the second and final time) in April of 1999. We've been to Ireland, New Zealand, and Austi-alia as well as extensive traveling in the Westem United States.

Last summer we did Yellowstone, the Grand Tetons, Devil's Tower, Mt. Rushmore, and Crazy Horse Monument. This summer we explored the "Four-Corners" area of Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico, including Lake Powell, and Arches, Canyon Lands, Natural Bridges, Valley of the Gods, Monument Valley, and Mesa Verde National Parks. Ireland was magnificent! New Zealand is beautiful and the people are nice and friendly, but Austtalia remains one of the most memorable places in the world for Americans to visit. The people of Australia are great, but the people of the Outback are absolutely incredible! They can't understand, however, why we elected Clintonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;twice\ Al Dessayer (dessayer@pacbell.net, 925-3767430): After 32 years of corporate life, I retired five years ago and have enjoyed the career change. Alice and I still reside in the San Francisco Bay area and are able to fravel extensively. We spend over a

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quarter of our time away from home, visiting friends and family and discovering new and interesting places. Highlights this year included a three week drive and hike in Chile up to 18,000 feet with a couple of friends and a month long vacation in centt-al Europe. We have also participated in each Class cmise and have met wonderful Classmates, broadening our horizons beyond company and battalion friendships. 1 am still somewhat active in local politics and support our community in various ways.

Our six grandchildren, all on the West Coast, provide us added entertainment while golf, competitive bridge, and gardening keep us very busy.

Seen And Heard Around Town Jerry Rosenberger (6): We had a great party at my house for the 6th Company Classmates and spouses/friends during our 40th. They are; Ladies, from the left; Caroline Hoag. Jan Langworthy. Sue Doherty. Jo Ann Kibbe, Julie Erickson, Evelyn (Joe's friend), Kathy Rosenberger. Breeze Stewart, and Sarah Kinberg.

Guys, from the left: Ted Langworthy. Al Doherty. Don Erickson. Dick Kibbe. Bob Hoag.

Joe Cahill. Charlie Stewart. Tom Kinberg. Jerty Rosenberger Eileen and Bob Fitch attended the party, but missed the picture. Thought Classmates might also enjoy the attached photo of Tom Kinberg leading Bob Hoag. Ted Langworthy, and Dick Kibbe in a rousing version of "Anchor's Aweigh". trying hard to recall the words.

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"Anchors Aweigh" with regrets to Prof. Gilley Stan Roman (13) sent me a note alerting me that Fritz Klumpp (13) was speaking at a special luncheon at the Naval Academy Officers Club in November The luncheon was sponsored by the Christian Business Men's Committee, Officers Christian Fellowship, The Navigators, Campus Crusade for Christ, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Fritz graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1961 and completed Naval Flight Training in 1962. While serving in the United States Navy, he piloted fighter aircraft aboard KITTYHAWK. He was shot down over North Vietnam on his 30th mission, but went on to fly 106 more combat missions.

He also flight-tested the F-4 Phantom jets for military acceptance. His military decorations include the Distinguished Flying Cross and 11 awards of the Air Medal. Fritz served as a pilot, senior flight instructor, line captain, and check pilot on the Boeing 757/767 aircraft during his 30-year career with Delta Airlines. He retired from Delta in 1997. Since then, he has p r o v i d e d consulting.

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fraining, and personal development through Triad Resources. He has a Master's Degree from Liberty University. A native of New Orieans, Fritz and his wife Ann reside in Pensacola, FL. They have three children and 11 grandchildren.

Upcoming Class Events Washington area Class luncheons on Tuesday, 11 January, and 14 March 2002.

2002 Class Cruise Don E v a n s (21) sends die latest gouge on our next cruise. We had a great cruise planned at an untouchable price, but the cruise line went under We hope that you are all getting your money back.

I have heard that some already have. Master Card and Visa are already refunding to those who submitted disclaimers. Sharon Stone (sharon速 maccabebremer.com; 800 747-8401) at McCabe Bremer Travel has been on the phone every day working with the credit card companies to attempt to speed the process along. She is keeping track of those who have gotten their money back, so as you receive yours, please send her an email or call to let her know that.

The replacement cruise we had planned for the French Riviera did not receive a lot of interest from the Class. As a matter of fact, only one of our Classmates had signed up for this cruise. I know some of you may be getting whiplash from the rapid change in direction on the proposed Spring cruise. I hope this will be the last change. Princess has decided to put one of its ships back in the Med for this Spring and is doing an itinerary essentially the same as our original cruise except in reverse. You should have received a mailing from McCabe/Bremmer with the details on this cmise. If not call or email Sharon Stone.

Here are details: Ship GOLDEN PMNCESS; 2,600 passenger capacity; 109,000 tons; 935 ft. long. The itinerary includes 12 stops at Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Florence, Rome, Naples, Valleta, Malta, Athens, and Venice. Price for cruise ranges from $ 1,799 to $3,799 depending upon berthing. An outside cabin with private balcony will run $2,359. You can sign up by calling Anne Scully at McCabe Bremmer at 800-747-8401.

L a s t Call On Friday, 9 November during a private ceremony at the USNA Columbarium, Mrs. Katherine "LaRue" Crawley Wilson, wife of our Classmate Ray Wilson, was inumed.

Ned Kuhns sent the following: Bill Greene (14) passed away on 30 October following a lengthy illness. His memorial service and burial was held on a beautiful day in Virginia Beach. The burial was a private family ceremony; Dave Timm (20) was a pallbearer. The rest of us did not attend. At the viewing and service, the Class was represented by Faye and Dave Timm, Kurt Rohdeburg, (20) Tom McNicholas, Jim Noonan (23), Jay Decker, and me. A video was shown of Bill and Gail on their sailboat, appropriately named Whiteworks Bravo. 1 was told it came from the initials of his name (WWB) and a name given to him by the upper Class at USNA. Understand that Bill loved his boat and sailing.

He would often go to WWB and eat his lunch aboard. Dave and Faye often joined the Greenes for sailing and get-togethers on the boat. Dave and Faye were a major source of support to Bill and Gail in the recent months. When Bill was at Johns Hopkins for treatment during our 40th, Dave offered to drive him to the reunion but sadly, Bill refused. When Arlie Campbell, Ken Craig, and I visited Bill after our October luncheon, he was in good spirits and talked fondly about USNA and the Class. He was a fighter until the very end.

Mark W a g g o n e r (12) sent the following on Dick Gray (9): On a sad note, you probably saw that Dick Gray passed away last July. 1 was in touch with him via email until last summer He was hoping to attend the reunion, but had dropped off the net when we were trying to do our last minute coordinating.

Dick had said he was ill, but gave no details. It has been a shock to the 9th Company Raiders.

Steve Mayian (9) saw the notice first on the Web site and sent out the following to the raiders: Wow! I was stunned when I went to the Class Web site today, and saw that our distinguished brother, Dick "Bulldog" Gray, passed away in July. I had communicated with him last spring about general things. He told me that his wife, Tina, had passed away about two years ago, and that he was taking care of a grandson. He wanted to attend our reunion last September, but he wasn't feeling well enough to do so. I hope the legends surrounding him are not forgotten: how he intentionally shorted out the entire Skinny lab during exam week of our Second Class year, how he used a sonar transducer to zap the USAFA falcons at the half-time show of the first ever Navy-Air Force game, and how he mugged John Griffith (10), Navy's heavyweight wrestler, during their boxing match for grades towards the end of First Class Year. Sadly, a little bit of each of us is lost whenever we lose a brother G a r y Carlson (9) sends the following on Bob Grubb(lO): It is with deep sorrow that I have to pass along to each of you that our ole shipmate. Bob Grubb, lost his long fight with failing health today. Bob's wife (and my sister), Christine, and her kids, Heidi and Eddie, were at his side in the hospital with a chaplain when they took him off life support. A lot of things were failing on Bob, but the main culprit was failed kidneys and a lung infection.

He had been heavily sedated and on life support for the past ten days. Happily he didn't miss our 40th Reunion, but his failing health was noticeable. Christine will continue her Class connection through me and Bob's Terrible 10th comrades in San Diego and hopes to see some Classmates at Annapolis next spring. We'll miss the Grubber!

There will be a small memorial service somewhere in the San Francisco area for old friends in his home area around the 21 st of December and his ashes will be inurned at the USNA Coloumbarium next spring.

Jim Joyner sent two photos of Dee and Buddy Flagg just before they died on 11 September.

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Pres: CAPT Richard J. Hayes, USN (Ret.) h: 703-461-3582; e: USNA62@erols.com Sec'y: CDR Howard S. Pinskey, USNR (Ret.) RO. Box 3380, Annapolis, M D 21403-3326 h: 410-974-1962; e: PINSK62@aol.com Class Web site: www.usna62.com Greetings from Annapolis The dark ages are here again. But who cares?

Spring is six weeks away, and life is good by the Bay. Navy has a new football coach, and the first game is only about 30 weeks away. Here's hoping for a winning season. Now for our Class news.

Class News Our Classmate in San Diego, John Hinkle, sent us the following article that appeared in the San Diego Union Tribune newspaper: One retired naval official will take the place of another when Robert J. Spane '62 begins his term as the city's representative to the San Diego Unified Port District in January. Spane, a vice admiral who has found a niche in the business world, will replace ADM Paul H. Speer, who will step down next month after seven years of service. The City Council on Tuesday unanimously chose Spane over three other candidates. Spane, who graduated from the Naval Academy in 1962, served for more than 30 years in the Navy and was captain of ENTERPRISE, a nuclear carrier. He rose to head the Pacific Fleet's aircraft operations in 1993. Spane retired from the military in 1996 and moved on to Vanguard Airlines, where he became chairman of the board. He left that position in August after four years but remains on the Vanguard board. He is a member of other corporate boards, including Sigaba, an Intemet firm in San Jose. The Port District manages properties and tidelands along the bay front. Members include San Diego, Chula Vista, Coronado, National City and Imperial Beach. Congratulations to Rocky on his new important venture.

A correction to our December 2001 Column: The list of PCS moves was corrupted somehow.

It should have read: D o t t i e L e n n o x and B o b C r a w f o r d — F r o n t Royal, VA. Marcia and Tom Woodka—Williamsburg, VA. 40th Reunion Dick Hayes, our Class president and reunion coordinator, has outiined the events for our 40th Reunion, the week of 26-29 September 2002 in the following report.

During the March-April time period, each Classmate will receive the detailed package with registration forms and detailed information for this important reunion. The email report will also be published. Make your preliminary plans and airfare reservations now. See you in September.

Howie Pinskey and I visited the Loews Hotel in Annapolis on 16 November to discuss issues associated with the 40th Homecoming for the Class of 1962 from 26-29 September 2002. I wanted to take this opportunity to advise you on our progress in planning for the reunion.

At the Loews Hotel, we discussed the tentative schedule of events with the Director of Catering and Convention Services. The following are the key points associated with each event.

•Thursday—will be the first check-in day, and we are planning a no-host cocktail party in the evening; Loews will provide complimentary cheese and crackers, fmit, etc. Drink prices are standard at $4 for cocktails, $3.50 for wine/beer and $2 for soft drinks. We are encouraging "company dinner party's" that night. Loews has separate small dining rooms to accommodate these 102

type events and has experience catering them.

Several Company "reps" have already booked the small dinning rooms for their respective Company dinner parties. The Loews still has several small rooms available. If you are interested in arranging a company party at the Loews, let me know, and I'll give you the contact name and phone number. Stew Lingley is keeping a list of those Classmates who have volunteered to organize their respective company party. There are still about 16 Companies that need to volunteer.

•Friday—we will have a "shotgun" golf tournament in the morning and a Class meeting at 4 p.m. This will also be the night for our big dinner dance. Loews can accommodate approximately 600 people comfortably. A podium will be set up in the Atrium for the "blessing," announcements, etc. Cash bars will be set up in the main lobby area (since we have the whole hotel). The Hotel has experience with the Hubcaps (our band and entertainment that we had at our 35th reunion); they have a total of about 20 people involved and take up a lot of space. The "stage" will be set up in the Atrium (adjacent tot he main ballroom) along with the dance floor After dinner is completed, people can move to the Atrium area for the "floorshow" followed by dancing. This setup will allow the most seating of Classmates in one area while still allowing room for dancing. Of course the table will remain set up in the ballroom so that folks can return to their tables after dancing or whatever. The Director of Catering and Convention Services has proposed some dinner menus. We are looking at an entree of grilled chicken breast with gulf shrimp or possibly breast of chicken Oscar with Crab and Asparagus. Dinners will include salad, starch, veggies, dessert and coffee. Beef dinners don't do well due to the wide range of requests for rare, medium rare, medium, well done, etc. and like wise a main course entree of fish is usually a non-starter. Wine will be served with dinner (included in the dinner cost) and poured by the waiters (bottles not carafes). Our best estimate at this time is $65 for the dinner, which covers the cost of the dinner, wine, tax and gratuity, and the cost of the entertainment.

•Saturday—will be the game against Duke and the big tailgate party. Bob Mclean is organizing the tailgate party, and we will have O'Leary's as our caterer. They did a terrific job at our 30th reunion. Because Saturday will be a full day with the game and lots of food at the tailgate, Saturday night will be a casual event with a light buffet dinner and a DJ for dancing. The hotel has a recommended list of DJ's, and Walt Welham, our entertainment coordinator, is in the process of contacting the hotel to get a DJ. •Rooms—the rooms at the Loews are expensive but are really nice. They have been recently upgraded and all have data ports for laptop computers, fax machines, mini bars, hair dryers, irons and complimentary coffee. We have 205 rooms (200 regular and five suites) reserved at the hotel plus 50 backups at the nearby Radisson. The rooms will cost $229 per night for a two night stay, $199 per night for the typical three night stay and $ 169 per night for a four night stay. All rooms also have a 12.5% State and local tax added on. I do not have the cost for the suites yet but they will probably be about $60 extra per night. Parking is available for guests at the hotel for $10 per night or valet parking for S13 per night. Based on the projected guess of how many will attend the 40th Reunion, I expect that most folks who want to stay at the Loews will be able to stay there. At the 35th reunion, we had about 25 Classmates stay at the backup hotel and most of them were folks who made last minute decisions to attend the reunion.

However, I have asked the Loews to block ours and not accept any reservations until the spring flyer with the events sign up sheet is mailed to all Classmates and I tell the hotel to start accepting reservations, that will probably be on I May 2002.

That way everyone has an equal shot at obtaining

accommodations at the Loews. A hotel reservation form with a 1-800 number for both Loews and the Radisson will be included with the spring mailing.

I expect the mailing to go out around mid-April.

Loews will also be providing a Hospitality Room (where folks will be checking in and receiving their mementos). The stadium is approximately one mile from the hotel. Howie is going to artange for shuttle buses the day of the tailgate/game.

• Sunday—We have locked in the Naval Academy O'Club for our traditional Sunday brunch followed by our closing memorial service in the Main Chapel for our deceased Classmates.

• Tickets—Howie Pinskey will be working with the NAAA to insure we have '62 Class block seating for the game with Duke. We will include the ticket business as part of the events sign up sheet so that Classmates won't have to deal individually with the NAAA. • Mementos—in addition to the "goodie bag" that each Classmate receives at check-in, we have arranged for the Wedekind Brothers Company to have a variety of '62 logo apparel at the Loews.

They have some great stuff at reasonable prices.

They also were at our 35th reunion. We will also have a Class ring representative there to handle ring repairs or the purchase of replacement rings or miniatures.

That's our Class news for this first Shipmate of 2002. As you can see, we need your input—cards, letters, photos—for all our Classmates to enjoy Please send them in for our next issues. Keep in touch. Until next time.

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Pres: Hon. Stephen M. Duncan Sec'y: Michael H. Shelley 25 Sweetwater Lane, Pisgah Forest, N C 28768 h: 828-862-4245; e: Class.Secretary@USNA63.oig Web site: www.USNA63.org As I was proofing this column, I received the sad news that Ken Nisewaner had died suddenly on 6 December after suffering a heart attack while playing tennis. The Class of 1963 extends its sympathies to Ken's family, who can be contacted at 60 La Prenda, Millbrae, CA 94030.

Coincidentally, about a month ago I had received from George Tracy a cautionary account about heart disease among senior lacrosse players who were physically active and in apparently excellent health. Their story is too lengthy to include here, so I have appended it to the elecfronic version of this column on our Web site. Please take the time to read it there. But whether you read it or not, be sure to get your physical screenings and checkups on schedule.

T h i s y e a r ' s H o m e c o m i n g football g a m e in Annapolis brought neither suspense, nor excitement. Nor victory, for that matter, but the folks who were at the Class of 1963 tailgate party and/or the evening social at the home of Caria and Jeff Miles had a grand time nevertheless. I took some notes at these events, but Jim Metcalfe took better ones.

The following report is mostly from Jim, but with a few points inserted from my scribbles.

Among the many people at one or both of our festivities were Jan and Phil Rooney from Fairfax, VA ; Stephanie and Mike Nadolski (Chicago-area transplants now living in Annapolis); Linda and Charlie Stubbs; Larissa and Bruce Webb and d a u g h t e r Elena; CarIa and Jeff M i l e s ; Sherry and D o n F r e e s e (from St. P e t e r s b u r g , FL); Mike Vision '61 and wife Sue; Lynne and Paul Shipmate, Januarv-February 2002

Tobin; Zoe and Bob Lagassa (from New Hampshire with pictures of their new home with and without lots of snow); CiCi and John Kelly (from McLean, VA—John had lived in Pakistan among many "interesting" places and had noteworthy comments on the area); Pete Quinton (physical plant manager for Anne Arundel General Hospital—wife Jan on travel); Lou and Mike Shelley with former USNA Economics Professor Daryl Getter; Bob Harper; Tom l \ i b b s and friend from Alexandria, VA: Jennifer and Bill Earner (a leading light at NFCU); Fem and Ian Sargent (game only—Ian living in London apartment and traveling all over Europe with telecom company he is developing— Fera maintains their home in Philly and their apartment in Annapolis so her vagabond family has a place to call home); Joel Gardner; Steve Leisge (game only); Al Sherman and his son Jeft" (game only); Jim Lasswell of Indus Industries, San Diego (game only); Sharon and Bob Forster (game only): Bob Maier from Reston, VA (game only); Linda and Jerry Smith (Jerry is now an FAA attorney l i v i n g in t h e A n n a p o l i s a r e a ) ; Tori Throckmorton '05—Jeff and CarIa sponsor Tori, who is on the women's swim team—her parents Steve and Marti joined us from Ann Arbor, MI; Connie and Bill Kelly from Elk Grove, C A (Connie was in Jeff and Carla's wedding and is famous for the quilts she makes): Lisa and Jim Metcalfe (your federal prosecutor from Norfolk and Virginia Beach.

Lisa "missed" the game to go shopping).

Celebrating a Sixty-Third (!) birthday

Tellers of tall tales and a few tme stories Receiving most of the attention at the evening party was Phil Rooney, whose 63rd birthday was celebrated with a cake and major firestorm. Here is a photo of Jim Metcalfe delivering Phil's cake while Bob Lagassa looks on. Another after-dark photo Shipmate, January-February 2002

from the party shows a bright light with five stars: Lynne Tobin between Bill Earner and Paul Tobin.

The third picture includes Jan and Phil Rooney, Pete Quinton, Bob Harper, John Kelly, and Mike Shelley.

Great credit is due to CarIa and Jeff Miles for organizing and hosting our party for the second consecutive year CarIa is a wonderful hostess, and Jeff takes direction very well! They also deserve our gratitude for their faithfulness in setting up and managing the 1963 tailgate area at the stadium before all home games this season. BZ, Thanks, Gracias, et Merci!

A photo from another gala birthday celebration came from Ben Cole, who said that it was taken at a surprise 60th birthday celebration staged by his wife. Sue. Wondering how she could have tricked him into donning a tux for a "surprise" event, I asked for some details. Here is her response: Everyone asked me how I got him into a tux when it was a surprise but it was pretty easy. The party was a week after his birthday. 1 did that just to throw him off On his birthday 1 gave him some gifts and the last one was the invitation to the dinner party that I had sent out to our friends. It was a poem that I had made up and I wrapped it up in a ribbon. When he opened it and saw that it was a "surprise" party and here 1 was telling him. he was full of questions. I simply said I'm not telling you who is coming or what we are having for dinner (I had it catered)—just put on your tux and with a glass of champagne stand at the front door and greet your guests! It was such fun for both of us and I had a wonderful time planning it!

Sue and Ben Cole celebrate his milestone birthday Conveying the photo, Ben sent this note with news of his family and USNA Classmates.

Sue and I are still in Summerville, SC, after coming here in 1979 on active duty. We have two daughters. Deb and Lorrie. and three granddaughters and son-in-law Michael all in Greenville, SC. I am now a Senior VP with our state public utility, Santee Cooper, in charge of economic development, corporate communications, and community relations. As we are a state agency, I am quite involved throughout South Carolina, We really love the Charleston area, and anyone who has been here will know why.

We keep up with several '63ers who visit Charleston or keep in touch as part of our 23rd Company group. We've seen Jane and Bob Hecht, Barbara and Harry Hirsch. Sheila and Mike Bonsignore (in New York City), Linda and Sherwood Zimmerman (Idaho), and Judy and Hoot Gibson who live at Seabrook Island near Charleston. Sue and I wish the best to all our Classmates and their families. Despite the tragic events of September and their tremendous impact on our nation, we all have much to be thankful for and a country and its values to be proud of.

Pete Deutermann tells us that he is: Happy to report the martiage of my daughter Sarah Laffan Deutermann to LCDR Joe Franson '88 here on the farm in Baldwin County. GA, over Labor Day weekend. We had a lovely, small wedding in the front gardens, complete with jazz

ensemble and a marrying judge, with close friends and parents in attendance. Sarah, an F-14 RIO, is currently assigned to the Navy Safety Center in Norfolk, and Joe. also an F-14 RIO, is assigned with the Red Rippers of VF-11. currently working up for some vengeance ops in faraway places.

The new couple honeymooned at the Reynolds Plantation resort on nearby Lake Oconee, and will make their home in Virginia Beach for the next year or so.

A brief note from Lionel Banda brought the news that he has been transferred by his company and is now working at the Vermont Yankee plant about ten miles south of Brattleboro. He says it's a beautiful site, although the natives say the winter can be a challenge. Lionel has an apartment in Greenfield, MA. As a point of reference for any of you thinking of a ski weekend, he's about 30 minutes from Mount Snow and about 45 minutes from Killington. All you hikers and fishermen (whether actual or armchairtype) will envy Dave Moore and John Peterson for a trek they made in Califomia not too long ago. Dave sent this brief account of their adventure: John and I completed another eight-day trek in the High Sierras with John's hiking group. This is the eighth year for him and the second for me. We departed Tuolumne Meadows in western Yosemite (8,600 ft) and went through Donohue Pass (11,000 ft) into the Ansel Adams Wilderness on the Pacific Crest Trail/John Muir Trail. The first night on the trail a very large black bear made off with one of our bear bags and we lost about ten percent of our food, which was only a minor problem. The emphasis on this year's hike was trout fishing so we only hiked about 50 miles which, was fairly easy. We came back out the same way we went in. We hope this will be an annual event for the two of us.

Steve Coester continues his outstanding work to enhance our Web site and to reestablish contact with missing Classmates. He has been particularly eff e c t i v e in w o r k i n g w i t h t h e 24 " C o m p a n y W e b m a s t e r s " to f o s t e r i n t e r a c t i o n s a m o n g companymates. Steve's latest accomplishment involved working with the managers of The Virtual Wall, a Web site which memorializes Americans lost in the Vietnam War, to see that photos of our 14 lost Classmates are included there. It is an outstanding Web site (a term I use rarely) which you should visit soon. Let your browser take you to www.thevirtualwall.org the next time you're using the Intemet.

Steve also maintains the roster of contact info for our Classmates. This includes postal and email addresses, USNA Company, and phone number If you would like to receive a copy of the full list, c o n t a c t S t e v e ( s c o e s t e r @ c f l . r r . c o m ) . Specify whether you want the roster as an Excel file or as plain text.

Craig Thrasher brings us some news from the rowing world. He and his fellow oarsmen continue to do us proud while at the same time inspiring us to do some great things in our own athletic pursuits. Thanks for that, Craig and for taking the time to keep us up to date.

We have been busy these past few months at the World Championships in Montreal and the head of the Charies in Boston. The Navy Masters Crew is made up of Alumni from a number of Classes, from 1992 down to 1960. Jim Fontana and I rowed in the boats in Montreal with John Bates '67. Gordy Clefton, Bill Evans '68. and Rand Case '65. Mike Pero was planning on joining us but needed an operation that took him out of action for the rest of the year. We have no medals to show for the effort but we had a good time.

At the head of the Charles we rowed in the oldest masters eight (58 average age). The race was very

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smooth and the boat sfrong. But not strong enough to place us anywhere near the top of the rest of the field that averaged 45. We were dusted, but had two great fights with young boats at critical turns. We were 45 seconds faster than last year.

This race has well over 200,000 spectators and one hell of a party atmosphere. Jerry Robinson '66 joined Dick Omohundro, Gordy Clefton '68, and me together with four guys from the Potomac Boat Club. The Navy shirts always get attention and resulted in a great number of cheers.

Because of the injuries and confluence of many personal events, this year wasn't as productive on the water as in the past. But, off the water, the Navy Crew Endowment Fund that we started is approaching $750,000 and we are pushing hard to get to $1.5M by next Spring. We have targeted $6M by 2008. The NCEF has already begun to make a difference to the quality of the USNA Rowing program. The Fund has supported the acquisition of a $35,000 shell, and Crew Team trips to the San Diego Crew Classic and the Royal English Henley in England. You may remember that the Navy Masters also rowed an eight at Henley two years ago.

Chuck Adams just emailed me with a plan to raise money to fund an eight-oared shell to bear the name "Class of 1963 ". We are hoping that this project will result in a perpetual shell of that name.

I have now been retired for about two years. I am doing some chem-bio emergency response consulting and the recent troubles have kept the phone ringing. Peggy and I row every day and have been competing together for seven years. We have released our second album of Irish/U.S. mountain music. Peggy has also released an album of stories that I added a bit of music to. We spent the summers of '99 and '00 in Ireland collecting tunes and playing. The trips were the basis of that album. "Mountain Ties." We will be in Ireland again in late spring and I think we are being scheduled to travel through Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, this summer. We are trying to get the next album in the can by September.

We'll wrap up this month's news exchange with a post-Army game report from Denny Tomlin: Rich Weidman and I attended the game day Alumni chapter gathering on Hilton Head Island.

We had almost 50 Alumni, spouses, children, and friends mustered to cheer on the Blue & Gold. I brought copies of fight songs from my Navy Song Book and a boom box with the Academy Glee Club and D&B CD's. We certainly made more noise than the small WooPoo contingent. As we used to say, "We knocked them together!" We have only about 359 days until Beat Army time again.

Too bad the plebes can't carry on.

Denny submitted a digitized photo of himself and Rich taken at the party. You can see it with this column on the 1963 Web site.

Let me hear from you soon, folks. Sending an email makes the job very easy, and I'll even correct your spelling mistiakes and erros. Believe me: I'm very accural.

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Pres: The Honorable Bernard "Bemie" A. Maguire Sec'y: Dennie Pignotti 10907 Wilder Point Lane, Reston, VA 20191 e: dpignotti@navalengineers.org Web site: www.usna64.org To The Great Class of 1964, well another year has passedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a year no one will ever forget. Dottie and I hope the Year 2002 brings you happiness.

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peace and prosperity. We hope to see many of you at the Class Ethics Dinner on 7 January.

Class President Bernie Maguire message to the Class: To The Great Class of 1964:1 will begin by presenting the following riddle; Keith Waldrop, Rich Dunn, John Marshall, and Dave Lester celebrated a Fifth Company get together (lost weekend?) in Key West this past October. Which of these stellar Classmates won a contest when he quaffed a pint of Guinness on stage before a cheering audience in 6.04 seconds flat? One hint; think trim, mild mannered, quiet, and unassuming.

I had the pleasure of breaking bread (a great lunch!) with John Dalton during World Series time in late October (To my surprise, John was sporting his New York Yankees cap.) I wanted to learn about IPG Photonics, where John is CEO. You can leam everything I did by looking up the Web site at www.ipgphotonics.com.

While you are surfing the web, Wayne Amy told me about a Web site he found where Larry Benson had conti'ibuted a blurb about the Anchormen appearance on the Hootenanny TV show. Click onto the Intemet at www.tvparty.com/rechootenanny.html for a pleasant offering of nostalgia.

During the past several weeks, I have gleaned a handful of articles about some of our many stellar Classmates from this great Class. For example, Joe Prueher was the subject of a great praiseworthy article in the 22 October Norfolk Virginian-Pilot sent to us by Tom Bamett. Due to the length of this article, it will not be reprinted in Shipmate but will be available for viewing on the Class of '64 Homepage at www.USNA64.org.

The newspaper credits Joe with maintaining his down to earth, easygoing way despite the lofty goals he has achieved.

The next article was hand delivered from California by Bill O'Connor at one of the many warm football games this fall. Appearing in full color in the Marina del Rey Argonaut newspaper was a picture of our Chico, Claudio Pacheco, taking possession of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter POINT BRIDGE. Quoting Chico, the head of the Costa Rican Coast Guard, from the newspaper, 'The POINT BRIDGE is now ours in the drug fight and we will continue the fight of the previous crew. Drags are financing terrorism. Don't ignore this drag threat anymore."

Bruce Woodruff sends us news that VADM Jim Perkins has been promoted to president of Technology Management and Analysis Corporation in Arlington, VA. Jim will oversee the company's day-to-day operations. A surface warfare officer, Jim's last active duty assignment was as Commander, Military Sealift Command.

Another executive promotion went to Rear Admiral Bill Wright who was named president of Loral/HISDESAT X-band joint venture company XTAR. (Confidentially, Bill, I must admit I don't know where the company name begins and ends, I just wrote exactiy what the press release said.) Bill was promoted from the job of president, Loral Asia-Pacific (that, I understand). Bill is back in the U.S.A. and will be moving back to the Washington, DC area in time to see the renovated Navy football team next year.

Congratulations to Joe, Chico, Jim, and Bill and also to all those other Classmates who have been promoted recently in the serene dignity of silence.

All Classmates are invited to send an email welcoming back Jeff Weed (w245@hotmail .com). After many years on the list of missing Classmates, Len Wass helped us locate Jeff. Jeff teaches skiing full time at Tahoe from December through mid-April. He spends the rest of the year with his wife, Liz, in League City, TX. I encourage all '64 Classmates to send Jeff a brief email to let him know he was missed.

If you have not solved the riddle from the first paragraph, think about the esteemed Company Commander from years past (JSM).

Let's see if we are able to break all attendance records at this year's Ethics Dinner for Joe Stewart. We now have a full day planned so that we will get an update on USNA before dinner. See you there on 7 January!

As a closing note, I want you to know that I do appreciate the kind words that I have received from so many of you about my contribution to Denny Pignotti's column. I will continue to contribute as long as you approve.

Beat Army!

Alex Krekich sent the following note with a photo: Just a picture of four "mature" '64ers...I to r: J a c k Datone, Ernie Christensen, Butch Christie, and Alex Krekich. Guess who is not the naval aviator? We had lunch together at the Norfolk Shipyard I mn.

L to r; Jack Datone, Emie Christensen, Butch Christie, and Alex Krekich Al, this is a pretty good-looking group. For your information, the shipyard Al is talking about is NORSHIPCO where he is the president.

Brian Collins Baumruk emailed me an update on his activities.

Thanks for your kind words in Shipmate about my Mom...they were much appreciated. She was very sick, and there was nothing that we could do to change it although we tried everything. Isn't it a guy thing to try to fix people and things? Anyway, here is a little catch up for Shipmate.

I just returned from doing a play in Dublin, Ireland, and while I was there, went for a mn in a beautiful place called Phoenix Park. As I ran, I came upon a beautiful gate flanked by two cottages and high stonewalls. In huge piles against the cottages, were uncountable bouquets of flowers, and as I approached, I found that to each bouquet a note was attached. I stopped the ran and started reading, and what I found was that this was the American Embassy, and the notes were notes of heartfelt condolence and support from the Irish people. It was stunning. We have so many friends out there, it was worth my quite paranoid round trip flight for that day alone.

I write Shipmate so infrequently (that will change) that there's a lot to catch up on. My wife, Terah, just submitted her fourth Feng Shui book to her publisher. Hay House. The first three books, along with the Feng Shui cards, are selling like hotcakes (thank you, thank you). Her "Westem School of Feng Shui" for consultants is going strong with attendees from all over the world, she recently appeared on PBS, and last week she appeared on "The Other Half with Dick Clark. And I am a very happy camper.

My roommate and first wife. Earl Gorman, and wife, BJ, visited us recently. It's always so great to spend time with them and reminisce about the good old/bad old days. They really looked out after me during my bachelor days...afraid I would come to no good, which, of course, I have. I'm doing theater here and abroad, next shot is in Berkeley at Cal, then Perth, and finally New York.

I'm also doing corporate films, auctioneering, and coaching the corporate world in public speaking and the ear prompter (www.earprompter.com).

Just had my one-year check up colonoscopy, and if you haven't had one, please, do yourself a big favor and get one. Colon cancer is the number two killer of men and women over 50. The scope ain't

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that big a deal, and relatively painless...an IV of Demerol or Valium and sweet dreams. I know this is not a medicjil forum, but 1 want all of you and your wives to live to a ripe old age. Any questions, please call me at 800-776-5376 (800SPOKESMan. if you're not near your rolodex).

We see Jackie and Rich Earnest (who first introduced Terah and me) quite frequently, and they are happy, healthy, and splitting time between Del Mar and Tahoe. Rich just sold his company, and is taking a well-deserved break. For me, a break is total inertia and a good book. For Rich, a "break" involves being a Del Mar City Council member, and flying to numerous boards of directors meetings across the country. Jackie is involved in the healing arts, and heads numerous charitable organizations, including homes for battered women.

Way to go. guys!

I'm looking forward to our next reunion/mini reunion/sub reunion...whatever. Roots seem to become more important the older I get.

Hugs to you all.

Thanks, Brian—it's always good to hear from the West Coast contingent. I hope everyone reads and heeds your information on a colonoscopy.

The Great Class of 1964 was well represented at the Naval Academy's Retirement Dinner for Jack Lengyel on Thursday, 4 October 2001 at Lowe's Annapolis Hotel.

Jack was honored for his 13 years as USNA's Athletic Director. In attendance from the Class were Margaret and John Dalton, Mardy and Steve Laabs, Denny Connolly, Becky and Bob Sutton, Sandy and Croom Coward, Bill Natter, Len Wass, Sally and Bill Habermeyer, and Dottie and Dennie Pignotti.

As a follow-up to the retirement dinner, Len Wass sent me this update on his latest adventure.

It was great to see you and Dottie at the Jack Lengyel banquet in Annapolis last week. I'm sending a photo of a trip through the Canadian Rockies that we took the week after the attack on America.

Kathy and I are on the left, and Anne and Bob Kelly '61 on the right. Bob and Anne live in Fairfax and came to Chicago to start the journey with us. The photo was taken from the balcony of the Banff Springs hotel in Banff, Alberta and overlooks the Bow River Valley. We remarked that the background looked staged, it was so beautiful. Our jouraey started in Vancouver, British Columbia and we then took a domed-car train ride through the Rockies. The frain only rolled during the day, and we spent the evenings at some very nice hotels. The scenery was breathtaking, and I'd recommend the rail trip to all. We only regret that we didn't take the side joumey up to Jasper, and take in more of the Rockies. The trip ended in Calgary, and we then flew back to Chicago. At that time the airports and planes were empty, but I'm glad to see they're returning to more normal.

Len and Kathy Wass and Anne and Bob Kelly '61 Jim "Fuzz" Fazekas is preparing for the Class Cruise and writes of his latest adventure. He writes: What are you planning on wearing during our Carib Craise for the two "formal" nights scheduled? I don't think I should wear my Army Dress Blues with miniatures...

Last week Judy and I vacationed in the Poconos for our timeshare, and I had the best birthday present ever: got to do a 20-mile 8-lapper around the Pocono Intemational Raceway in a for real NASCAR Winston Cup 600hp stock car!

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'64; More of The Great Class of 1964 Homecoming

Took all of 16 minutes (out of a five-hour day, which included extensive safety, driving and the car briefings)—and I'll tell ya, comin' off tum three of that fri-oval and jumping on the throttle of that beast listening to the bellow from that unmuffled 350 as you blast down the Long Pond Straightaway and the stands whiz by—Man! Ain't no experience like that one, guys! I've got photos and soon I hope to have 'em "scanned" and "computerized," so I'll send you a couple, plus a nartative for Shipmate—Costl $450 for the 20miler; goes up to about $ 13(K) for 60 miles (24 laps).

Oh, yeah, "How fast did I go?" you ask. Since there are no speedos on these things speed is gauged by tach readings coupled w/rear-end ratios; the highest tach reading I attained was about 8700—which equates out to just about 180! Shoot.

Faster than the helo I'm flying!

Fuzz, sounds like you were flying a little low!

Dave Wynne (dcwynne@email.uophx.edu; d.c.wynne@worldnet.att.net; phone: 619-482-0238; f: 801-881-5431) checked in from San Diego with this update.

tailgating more and watching football less. Bemie passed on these pictures that show the homecoming attendees. In the first picmre, left to right are Sam Davies, Larry and Gerry Elberfeld, Melanie Henry, Grant Fulkerson, Ken Henry, Wayne Amy, Rich Ruble, Dick R o b b i n s , Lynn and Matt Hutmaker, Mary and Andy Thompson, and Bill Sargent. In the larger group photo are kneeling: Dave Gould; front row: left to right are Mary O ' C o n n o r , Bev Middleton, Vangie Gault, Nita Laskey, Dee Gould, Joyce Maguire, Maryanne Davies, and Mary and Andy Thompson; and behind: Bill Malin holding his Granddaughter, Sydney Ruble, Tom Tarbox, Rich Ruble, Bob Gault, Bill O'Connor, Chuck Laskey, Ken Middleton, Bemie Maguire, Sam Davies, and Bill Sargent hidden behind Mary Thompson. The Class owes a great deal of thanks to Dee and Dave Gould who once again did a fantastic job in setting up the tailgate for each home game. Now we need a winning attitude—a winning team would help!

1 thought I'd let you know that I have just been awarded a Ph.D. in management from Madison University. I retired after 30 as a CAPT AEDO and have been teaching at the University of Phoenix since. We are the nation's largest private-forprofit university and have campuses in about 30 states and online. I teach working adult MBA students at the San Diego and online campuses.

Georgine and I are still a pair with three grandsons and another on the way. Our daughter Patti is a teacher in Sacramento with the two oldest, and son Mike is a project manager for the Standard Arm Missile at Johns Hopkins University's Applied Physics Lab. He has one boy and a child of secret gender due in March. We miss the Navy, of course, but stay close to Classmates and news in San Diego. Go Navy.

"America! Afabulous country—where miracles not only happen, but happen all the time."

Thomas Wolfe Congratulations, D a v e . T h a t ' s a tremendous achievement. How about getting some of the San Diego Classmates to send me some news in their Hves?

Bemie forwarded this report on the homecoming tailgate. He reported that the tailgate was great with a good turnout. However, he did not have much to say about the game. It seems like we are

Help again! I always need material for our column. Please send me some updates on what you and other Classmates did over the holidays, especially outside the Washington D.C. area! Note: my addresses are at the top of the column. Don't forget digital photos (at least 300 dpi resolution and at least 2.5 inches wide) and hard copy photos are always welcome. As always—Beat Army] —Dennie

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Pres: Pete Gness p: 410-757-4796; e; subman65@yahoo.com Sec'y: CDR Dave Anderson, USN (Ret.) 98-2039 P Kaahumanu St., Aiea, HI 96701 w: 808-477-7483; e: daveand65@earthlink.net Homepage: www.users.planetcable.net/daveand Hi guys.

First off, a couple of sad notes from Classmates reporting on the passing of their spouses.

From Lee M a g e r , 4 October (mailto:leemag@ citcom.net) 105

Hello my friends, my dear wife Sandi passed away yesterday moming. A service for her will be held at St. Phillips Church in Brevard at 2 p.m. tomorrow. If you would like to make a donation, my daughter and I request that you consider a donation to one of the 11 September disaster relief funds. An excellent source of information is at http://www.helping.org/ Thanks for your prayers. Best regards, Lee

From Jim Stewart, 7 October Less than 24 hours after reading of Lee Mager's tragic loss and even before having a chance to respond, Bonnie died in an automobile accident on Friday, 5 October There will be a memorial service next Saturday at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Great Falls, VA at 11 a.m. We're looking into setting up a scholarship memorial in her name at Hood College. I'll pass on more details as they form. In the mean time, please keep Sandi and Bonnie in your prayers.

More stuff gleaned—mostly—from our quite active egroup, managed by Harry Hoffman follow: From Phil Ferrara, 7 October Dave, here is some news from the weekend of 6-7 October. Linda and I attended the Air ForceNavy football game...another bad one but the party was fun!...Emily and Bill Erickson hosted a very nice tailgate at their RV. Lots of good food and cookies and great company. Fran and Craig Etka were there as were Pam and Mike Epprecht.

Mike updated us on the constmction of his new home on the Chesapeake Bay in St. Michaels.

Then Sunday Janie and Doug Norton hosted their annual "Wolf Trap East" Party at their home with a four piece Irish band entertaining everyone in the back yard. Sort of a big family and friends picnic with 60 people on chairs and blankets on the lawn by the shore of the Bay. There were a bunch of '65ers there.. .Mary and Chip Seymour, Jane and Mitch Henderson, Tom Murphy, and Fran and Craig Etka. We came up with the likely solution by the athletic director for the football team, and it'll probably be known to all by the time this reaches the U.S. mail! Have a great day.

Craig Etka and Bill Erickson at Bill's Tailgate

Craig Etka, Linda and Phil Ferrara at FedEx Stadium for Air Force-Navy game, 6 October

From Ed Hlopak, 9 October Guys, I changed employers this past April. My new particulars are as follows: Edward J. Hlopak (ed.hlopak@stoneweb.com). Stone & Webster, Inc., Regional Manager, Business Development, (o) 281-368-4553, (f) 281-368-4097. Please delete all of the previous information relating to 106

Enron, i.e., titie, phone number, and email addresses. My home address and phone numbers remain unchanged. Thanks.

From Pete Lumianski, 6 November Subject: Class of '65 Point of Order from P. Lumianski, graduate #822, often referted to as the upper one-third of the lower quartile. Recently, my wife, Chris, and I traveled to Michigan for my 40th high school reunion, and after failing to be recognized by any of my former classmates for three days, we continued north on our travels to visit with my (and your) Classmate (Big) John Nelson (of tennis fame), who lives a mostly retired life in his hometown of Traverse City, Ml, the Cherty Capital of the World. While mooching off John, two other '65ers showed up to visit, and we all attempted to reconnect with the distant memories of when we were young, naive, wild, and untrammeled by life's burdens; Tom Juenemann from Maine (where he's the director of the Institute for Family-Owned Business at the University of Southern Maine in Portland), and one Tim B. Meyer, a little known Classmate who once did one-arm pull-ups with either arm and hated both the Naval Academy and the military.

T.B. has owned and operated the Caberfae Peaks Ski and Golf Resort in Cadillac, MI for the past 30 years. Tom brought along a Naval Reserve buddy by the name of Gary Orifice (really), who was a P-3 puke like both Tom and John, and who drilled in the same hangar as I was in when I was a TAR attached to a reserve helicopter squadron in South Weymouth, MA in 1975. Although we had no chance of recognizing each other, we did both remember we were in the Navy at one point in our lives, and that Massachusetts was one of the 50 states. We had a lot of fun drinking Big John's tequila in his beautiful house overlooking Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay and generally talking about everything and nothing. At one point, the Naval Academy was brought up for discussion, and we stayed on that topic for about 24 hours. Most of the subjects were short-lived fluff, but in the process of discussing various ways we middies had of sitting in the classroom and looking halfway alert, while at the same time being totally asleep/unconscious, we stumbled into a very serious/critical conversation about the giant lecture we were all sleeping through, I think in Mahan Hall, when all of a sudden, those of us in the lower-tier, very low energy seats, looked up to see Mike Jaccard's bare a** hanging over the bannister winking at all whose eyeballs were uncaged. All of a sudden the question/point of order arose among us; Why did Mike do such a thing? What was his motivation? Was he egged on by somebody? Was it a war protest? Did the guest speaker (probably an ambassador or some other Washington dignitary) ask for it? Did the speaker notice? Did we all laugh? Who else was on stage? What happened to poor Mike as a result of the Mahan Moon? Unfortunately, we just couldn't come up with any authoritative answers to any of the above questions, a situation exacerbated, perhaps, by the continuous flow of tequila in an ever-less diluted format. Anybody got any input here? Thanks in advance for the help/insight.

Pete Lumianski, perennial egroup lurker.

From Ron Bancroft, 7 November Pete and all, I remember the incident well, thought I can't remember why the Class was assembled. The Commandant was after a major offence for Mike, but in the end he agreed there would be no disciplinary action if Mike would personally apologize to each member of the Class.

Mike spent quite a few evenings touring the Hall on this mission. Others may remember more of the details.

It did rank as a major headache for yours truly, only exceeded later by the Company who dropped their shoes as they passed by the Reviewing Stand during June Week. Who thought of that one?

The immediate result was a meeting in the

Commandant's Office for me (and Don Pilling?)— during which the Commandant threw one of the offending shoes at me. Thanks for bringing back these special memories.

From Dee Gibson, (fdgvol@aol.com), 9 November To Tom McKay and all other Classmates who went Gyrene Green, Happy Birthday to the Corps and Semper Fi. Also in memory of Bill Grammar and Mike Piatt—KIA in Nam who are, like the Marine hymn says, undoubtedly guarding the gates of Heaven.

From Sim Pace, 11 November Hey guys. Snapped a few pictures from the Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Hilton in DC last night. These included photos of Commandant Jim Jones, MIDN 4/c Mulcahy, my brother, Pete Sims who is now a four-star and Vice Chairman JCS, Vice President Dick Cheney and my brother Pete, and lastly this one of Pete and me.

Pete and Sim Pace From Jack Musitano (john.r.musitano@ boein.com), 12 November I know some of you folks are retired and living the good life, but some of us haven't figured it out yet and maybe never will. In the meantime, I'm still hard at it at Boeing, Canoga Park, CA working as the systems engineering team lead on a new program featuring a high power (50-75 kw) chemical laser. It just so happens that the Discovery Channel has a documentary called "Future Guns" on tonight Monday. 12 November where my program. Advanced Tactical Laser (ATL) is featured. I know this will probably compete with Monday Night Football but it might be some thought provoking viewing in these times as we are hoping it will be a very useful tool for the special operations types as they deal with terrorists.

One slogan proposed for the ATL program; It's time for terrorists to "see the light". Jack Musitano.

Senior Engineering Specialist, Rocketdyne Systems Engineering, phone: 818-586-9724.

F r o m Joan and D o y l e B o r c h e r s (jrborchers @ earthUnk.net), 16 November Such happy News! Our Megan is officially engaged to her wonderful boyfriend of six years, John Hurd. They have set the date as Saturday. 25 May 2002. That's Memorial Day weekend. The wedding will be held here in the Napa Valley.

From Charlie Morrison, 17 November Does anyone have stats on our Class's retention, etc. For example; Number commissioned in Navy. Marine Corps and other services, percent on active duty after 10 years, 20 years, percent on active duty after 30 years, number promoted to the rank of CAPT/COL and number promoted to Flag Rank.

From Pete Reiniger, 18 November Here's my new address, email and phone numbers. Pete Reiniger, Captain USN (Ret.) spouse: Pat (same one for 36 plus years), 33175 Nortii 81 st Street. Scoftsdale, AZ 85262-1339. Instructor, Ottawa University, HR Strategist/Consultant, (h) 480-575-8186, (c) 602-292-4695, preingr® msn.com. Happy Holidays! Come visit us in the '"Valley of the Sun!"

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From Gene Sigler, 23 October Dave, I was thrilled to run across your Web site and find out so much about our Classmates. I was with the Class for three full years in 19th Company until I ran afoul of a steam course coupled with a little too much partying with the "seven dwarfs" and wound up turning back to 66 from whence I resigned. I've often wondered whatever happened to a lot of my friends but never knew exactly how to make contact until I found your site. On the Web site you have a place for suggestions. I have one which may be a little presumptions, but here goes. There are many of us who started with the Class but didn't finish— like myself I'm sure lots of those guys would like to be in contact and would like to be listed so others could contact them. If you think that's worthwhile, you can add my email to the site. My email gsigler@speedex.net. Thanks again to you and the others who have made the effort to keep the site up. Gene Sigler. 8761 Tschamer Road. Henderson, KY 42420 270-826-1365. 270-521-7390

From Jim Rohrbach, 6 October I just finished my first week as vice president of operations for Lion Bioscience in San Diego, CA. Jo and I will be moving to San Diego in the near future. Until we can sell our house in San Jose. I'll commute and we will spend some time in our condo in Solana Beach. We look forward to seeing some of the '65ers in the area. My new work number is 858-410-6587 and email is jim.roorbach@lionbioscience.com. Best Regards.

From Trom Howell, 6 October Dave—another interesting Staubach tidbit from Dallas. My law partner was listening to a local radio station interviewing Roger concerning a new book about college football for which Roger has done the forward. Then the subject tumed to the basketball games Roger organizes at his house.

As many of our Classmates know. Roger has a court adjacent to his home, complete with glass backboards on either end. Roger said they normally play several times a week, and Roger's son Jeff invites the players via email. Michael Jordan, Grant Hill, and other familiar names have played there (and we suspect, numerous former Dallas Cowboys). The rales are simple, and are posted: Rule #1; No autopsy, no foul. Rule #2; Get the ball to Roger so Roger can shoot.

From Tom Humphreys, 18 October Hey Classmates, we all got the letter (from Roger and Pete) about the Class legacy ($150 per quarter for five years, $3000 total). I can't think of a better way to memorialize our fallen Classmates while providing a valuable boost to USNA leadership programs. I missed the phonecon with the fund-raisers, and Marty and I leave tomorrow for 3 plus weeks in Australia/ New Zealand, so I wanted to let Pete/Roger/ USNA know that I am up for the legacy program, and request that we be contacted after the I5th of November for the actual sign-up paperwork.

Looking forward to being back in Montana for Army-Navy—last year we were in the Seychelle Islands where I won a $5 bet from an over-confident Army retiree. Warm regards to all, Tom Humphreys, AKA Montana Man,

From Dick Zimmerman, 26 November Rich Zino, our prospective publisher, has asked to see how our sea story book stands as of now.

I'm sending him what we have to date, with a note that there are still some more stories still in the works. I've posted the latest version (Storypix. doc) at our Yahoo site under files: general uploads. This file has all the stories plus the WaXeR illustrations, including the just-finished cover illustration. Any comments on the cover are welcome. And of course, more stories would be nice. Regards.

From Phil Tower, 1 November Guys! Beat Army., .wish we could be there with you lucky (okay maybe far-sited) few (in-law problems—Sharon's Dad turns 90). Meanwhile,

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lets have a real fair contest about who has the most amazing grandkids—mine's a multifaceted beauty 1 wouldn't trade for command of the CV. Phil—in the target-rich Dow Chemical security level three environment.

From Phil Ferrara, 13 November Dave, here is some news from the 10 November football weekend. Tulane vs. Navy: Emily and Bill Erickson hosted another marvelous tailgate for Classmates and friends, with food and drinks galore, at the Navy-Tulane football game. At various times, some of those present were Dottie and Ed Hlopak. Linda and Phil Fertara, Carrie and Pat Fitch, Pam and Mike Epprecht, Tom M u r p h y , Froggie Kristensen, Dawes Richardson. Bob Elder, and Melanie and Pete Gness, On Sunday we saw Dottie and Ed Hlopak at Chapel (Ed and I did not sleep through that service for a change), and then the four of us went out for breakfast on Maryland Ave, afterwards. Ed and Dottie were in town from Texas on their way to visit family and friends in New Jersey. They had stopped in Annapolis to cheer for the Navy football team. Happy holidays to all!

From Skip Gunther, 18 November Hello all, our new numbers are: Skip, Nancy, Annie, and Andy Gunther, 1575 Ridenour Parkway #1117, Kennesaw, GA 30152,770-499-1769, 770-423-4820 (Skip's company). Some of these numbers will change again in Febmary when we move into our new house. We'll send those changes then.

From: George A. Kent (gkent@gis.net), 5 December This probably can not be used in Shipmate (digital, color), but I thought you might get a kick out of the picture of me at the company Halloween gathering. We can dress up all day. Not much participation this year, but in the past there has been lots, I thought I was going for the scary category (many people thought hippies were scary 30 years ago), but I got a prize for the funniest getup.

(Dave's note: turns out the photo was too dark for Shipmate to use. But can you imagine our number one academic guy duded up in a tie-dye shirt with a peace sign necklace, making the peace sign with two fingers and also wearing a multi-colored fright wig. Scary is right!)

Our son posted to Bangkok (foreign service) for three years starting in August—so Loulie and I head that way (via London) on 20 December for 2 1/2 weeks. Grandchildren are a great pull, but that is quite a trip. We trust you and Judy are having a great time in the islands! Aloha.

From Bob Halsey, 26 November Here's an article from AP sports writer, Hal Bock about the Rog. Hal posted this on 24 November Sunday Special: Roger Staubach by Hal Bock, AP Sports Writer, 24 November 2001, Navy is 0-9, its program in such disarray that it changed coaches in midseason. Army is 2-8, equipped with a defense that has allowed fewer than three touchdowns just once all season. And yet their annual game, next Saturday in Philadelphia, remains a cornerstone of the college football season, an event made more compelling this year because of war Roger Staubach would know all about that.

In 1963, Staubach won the Heisman Trophy as a junior at Navy and followed his stay there with four years on active duty, including a tour in the hotspot of that time, Vietnam, Now the Midshipmen and cadets approach the 102nd edition of this classic game intent on saving the season with a win and thinking about what lies ahead for them, perhaps in a place called Afghanistan, "It's a compelling game and it should be," Staubach said, "It's exciting because of the history and tradition of it.

These are the future leaders, especially in today's environment. You know their priorities. You can forgive them for not being in the top 10. They compete like crazy and before too long, they'll be leading troops and flying planes."

This is a different kind of college football game, yet an important part of a sport etched so deeply in the national psyche that fall Saturdays are nearly a national holiday. In "Rites of Autumn," a 10part series being shown on ESPN, Staubach recalls his first exposure to Army vs. Navy as a teen-age plebe. "The first day, you get your head shaved and get an orientation by the superintendent and at the end, you say. Beat Army! he said, "So right away, you know this is a big deal." Navy has done well against Army lately, winning three of the last four games, including last year's 30-28 squeaker at Baltimore, where tickets were being scalped before the kickoff That cut the Cadets' lead in the series to 48-46-7. The Middies, however, have won just one of the last six games played at Veterans Stadium, site of next week's game. The problem lately at Annapolis hasn't been Army. Instead, it's the other teams on the schedule. Last year's victory over Army is the only win in the last 20 games for Navy, Nevertheless, Staubach remains upbeat about his alma mater.

"If Navy football wins no games, I am proud of the Academy and what it stands for," he said. There are signs, however, that VADM John Ryan '67, superintendent ofthe Academy, isn't satisfied. He signed off on the dismissal of coach Charlie Weatherbie after seven losses this season, replacing him with defensive coordinator Rick Lantz, "Admiral Ryan is as good as it gets as superintendent," Staubach said, "He loves sports and he understands the balance between academics and the military. He was disappointed with the record. It was a tough decision, but because of his credibility and integrity, I accept that he thought it through and felt it was the right decision for Navy football." Staubach believes that football at the Academy need not always straggle. "It's a hard time," he said. "There are a lot of reasons. As a staff, they've got to find kids who qualify, kids who are interested in the service and want to play football. They can't change the standards. They've got to find those kids. I believe there are kids out there who are interested in getting the ball where the competition is at its highest level. The Academy makes no exceptions to academic and military commitment. I believe in the future, with the coaching staff beating the bushes, they can find those kids." The problem might be the competition. There are so many high quality programs offering players major exposure. 'There are more teams and more dollars out there," Staubach said.

"It's tough to overlook that dream," For pure, down-to-earth football, though, played by men concerned with getting a good education and prepared to pay for it with a commitment to their country. Army vs. Navy is always a classic.

Received a letter from David Isquith '57, now a travel agent/owner with Sedona Travel in Arizona.

He has a letter going out to the Classes about a 22 day voyage aboard the Regal Princess to many of the Pacific World War II sites scheduled for October 2002. Includes stops at Midway, Marshall Islands, G u a d a l c a n a l , G u a m , Saipan, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Hiroshima, and Osaka. If you're interested in such a trip, please contact Dave or his wife Claire at 928-282-4583 or at cdisquith@aol.com.

A few recent address changes. Bull has already updated these at our directory Web site at http:// www.aoe.vt.edu/Dev/Dir_ToC.html. Lloyd Abbot now at 200 College Place #307, Norfolk, VA 23510; Rick A d a m s at 27 Nelson Drive, Barnegat, NJ 0 8 0 0 5 ; Jim Amerault now at 298 13th Street, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233; Brooks Bendetsen now at 516 Primrose Road, Apt. A, Burlingame, CA 94010; John Bishop now at 2546 23rd Road North, Arlington, VA 22207,703-351-5512; Larry Brady now at 26508 Latigo Shores Drive, Malibu, CA 90265, 310-457-6205.

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Just visited Larry Brady's company Web site.

Glommed onto some info on Larry and lo and behold a photo, too. Here goes: Larry D, Brady, Chairman and CEO, UNOVA, Inc. Larry D. Brady is president and chief executive officer of UNOVA. He joined the company on 2 August 1999, as president and chief operating officer, and was elected a director later that same year. Early in 2000 he assumed direct management ofthe Company's Intermec Technologies Corp., based in Everett, WA. UNOVA's Board of Directors elected him CEO in September 2000 and chairman in July 2001. Brady came to UNOVA from FMC Corporation in Chicago where he had been president until his retirement from the company in June of 1999.

He was elected vice president of FMC in 1984, executive vice president and a member of the board of directors in 1989 and named president in 1993. Prior to joining FMC, Brady held senior management positions at TRW, Inc. and Beatrice Foods Company.

Brady received a B.S. degree in engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD, and is a Baker Scholar from Harvard Business School, Boston, MA, where he eamed his M.B.A. He serves on the board of Pactiv Corporation, the Advisory Board of Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, the board of trustees of the National M e r i t S c h o l a r s h i p C o r p o r a t i o n and the Executive Committee ofthe National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).

Bull Durham has hyperlinks in his directory listings to several company Web sites for those '65ers who own them or who are their CEOs or principals. If you'd like your company, employer Web site link in your directory listing, please send an email to Bull and list the link to it.

That's it for this month. Let's Beat Army next year. Aloha! —Dave

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Pres: VADM John S. Redd, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CDR M i k e B a i r d , USN (Ret.) 63 Frankhn St., Annapolis, M D 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: www.usna66.org Happy New Year everyone. I hope it's all started well for you. 1 have a great number of pictures to present, but not much news. One item to relate is the minutes to the Class meeting held during the 35th Reunion. They are provided for all Classmates' benefit.

On Friday, 12 October 2001, at 1:30 p,m„ the Class President, Scott Redd, called to order a Class meeting to discuss several major topics, as outlined in the attached agenda. It is estimated that over 200 Classmates were in attendance. The following minutes document the decisions and items discussed. /. Presentation by George Watt '73 (President and CEO of the USNA Alumni Association and Foundation )—Several Classmates were cited for their participation in Alumni Association-related activities. Steve Abbot is working with the Friends of Navy Squash (FONS); Tom Marfiak is President ofthe Naval Institute; Charles Pfeifer, Ned Sarno, and Art Bryant are and were on the Presidents Members-at-large committee, George encouraged the Class to consider several options in its quest for a Class project, 2. Tenure of Executive Committee Members— Clay Spikes presented a change to the Class 108

Charter which would continue the present slate of officers until the next election of a Class president, then make the tenure of Class officers coincide with that of the president; five years. The motion was unanimously approved. Mike Baird will draft a charter change for the Executive Committee to approve and then announce the change in a Shipmate article.

3. Future Reunions—Clay offered several options for the next reunion. Though most supported holding the reunion on Homecoming weekend, there was mixed support for whether we all stayed in Annapolis and split accommodations between hotels, with a central dinner site, or continued to commute, Mike Baird will research Annapolis on the Loews Hotel supporting the dinner-dance event and how many rooms could be available.

He will also draft a notice in Shipmate in 18 months, asking for a vote on options offered by the Executive Committee, 4. Leadership Awards—Tom Eubanks presented the history and cunent status ofthe awards.

There was unanimous approval of their continuance and our method of administering them.

5. Class of 1966 Foundation—Jim Long provided the history and status of the Class of 1966 Foundation, Approximately $65K will remain after the known commitments are completed in 2006. We will be spending about $32,500 between 2001 and 2006. One question was raised regarding a fund for general support for USMC dependents, outside of the Class. There wasn't much discussion on this. It was explained that these funds were raised under the premise of supporting dependents of deceased Classmates. To provide these funds for general support might cause some discontent among the prior donors. The Executive Committee will work with the Foundation and the Class Project Committee to effect a solution for transferring the funds.

6. Class Project—Scott Redd led a discussion on who had been identified to participate in the Class Project, The Chairman will be Clay Spikes; Treasurer, Chuck Grutzius; Secretary, Mike Baird; and members, Rob Bellas, Hank Nothhaft, and Ned Sarno, Everyone was asked to send me their email addresses, and to muster in on the Class Web site. Note; Mike O'Shea has configured the Web site to automatically email Mike Baird when a Classmate musters in.

Scott related several options that the Class could consider. He also related that we had donated $2,000 to SCORPION Memorial fund in Mike Odening's name. Some of the options presented are: 1. Memorial/bench/edifice in the Yard 2. Small Chapel at the Columbarium site 3. Jumbotron Scoreboard at the Stadium 4. Superintendent's Strategic Initiatives (there are 18) a. Endowed Leadership Program/Chair ($2,5M-S3,5M) b. Endowed Ethics Chair c. Endowed Academics Center d. Athletic Excellence Chair e. Strategic Admissions Programs f Memorial Hall Renovations fund (Sacrifice, Valor, Service) In addition, George Watt '73 mentioned that the Class of 1963 had established a Memorandum of Agreement with the Alumni Association. This MOA detailed how Class of 1963 funds would be spent, to ensure they were focused according to Class wishes. He offered our Class a copy as a model.

Scott outlined several immediate actions that need to be accomplished. First, the Class Project Committee will need to establish a charter or mission statement and draw up a plan of action and milestones to include selecting a Class Project, with a five-year goal, beginning in 2002, clarify what we will provide in funds, and establish a fiveyear funding goal. To accomplish this, some options need to be evaluated and then offered to the

Class for a vote. We may want to go with more than one program and solicit another Class to join us. We will also need to determine levels of contribution and means of recognizing contributors who wish to be publicized, and generate an annual report.

A question was raised on security of email addresses and other personal information. Mike Baird cited his policy of only releasing info among Classmates. Chuck Grutzius reminded everyone of the Class Web site and that Classmate info was obtainable from it. He provided the UserlD and Password for access to the Class Roster portion of the Web site.

That concluded the meeting, and Scott adjoumed it at 3 p.m.

Ned Sarno provided several good pictures of various groups enjoying themselves. Here area few. First. Ken Moore, Henry Giedzinski, Guy Pete, Ron Buschbom, Ron Hartnett, Joe Taussig, Chuck Tebrich, and Sam Marrone were part of the Marine contingent who celebrated at their Delaware Room cocktail party. Then Bobby Charles, Joe Felty, Sid Kilgore, Rey Bald, Tom Mintun, and Ned stopped for a photo during the great tailgate festivities. Then some others Ned provided capture the fun of tailgating and the dinner dance.

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That's about it for this issue. I have received several other pictures that I will feature in the March issue, so if yours aren't here, I'll get them in. As a reminder, the first Washington, DC Area Class luncheon will occur on Wednesday, 16 February 2002.

Subsequent luncheons will be held on 8 May, and 14 August. As usual, a flyer will be sent to those in the DC Area. Also, as the year progresses I will be providing updates on the actions suggested in the Class meeting minutes. Here's to a fantastic 2002.

Until March—All the best! —Mike Bobby, Joe. Emie, and Ned enjoy the cocktail party

67 Siegel, Samo, and Payne warm up for the dinner dance On his way back to Boston, Ned stopped by to visit Joe Hasson, who lost his son in the 11 September tragedy. Joe and Ned sat at the same table at the 30th Reunion. Ned writes, "Joe was devastated, and why not?" The visit quickly brought Ned back to reality. Thanks for the pictures and the words, Ned. Jim Beesley carefully captured on film Ned's finale as he stole the show from the entertainment to provide his rendition of "We Gotta Get Out of This Place." Jim captured one of my Second Class Year roommates, Cec Boyd copping a few Zs rettiming from the tailgate. Thanks, Jim.

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Pres: CDR David E. Church, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: LCOL Jim McNeece, USMC (Ret.) 1603 John Worthington Way, Crownsville, MD 21032 h: 410-849-3423; f: 410-849-3623 (call before faxing); e: scribe67@aol.com This is an unhappy start to for the first column of the New Year. I must report the deaths of two of our Classmates. The first is that of Rick Masterson of the 8th Company. Rick died after an automobile accident in southem Maryland close to Patuxent River on 30 November 2001. The funeral service at the time I write is tentatively scheduled for 19 December 2001. Perhaps I can report more detail next month. Rick's wife Linda is at the family home at 1103 Mainsail Drive, Annapolis, MD 21403. He is also survived by his brother Norman and his father, James "Monk" Masterson '38.

The second death is that of LtCol John T. "JT" Hart, USMC (Ret) on 21 October 2001 after a long battle with cancer. There was a Protestant committal service and inurnment on Tuesday, 20 November 2001 at the USNA Columbarium. Thirteen Classmates were in attendance. JT's wife Karen and family are at the home at 208 Green Dolphin St., Morehead City, NC 28557. After the service, I received this note from Jim Schear: Marty McKnight was a plebe year roommate, along with Ed Neal.. .he bilged out before Christmas and since he was a Marine Corps accession, he returned to the Corps. Had a couple of tours in Vietnam, then left as a Sgt. and moved to Tulsa where he has been working in the oil industry since completing college. He found me via email last year and has been a steady pen pal. I was really touched by his note.

Here's Marty's note, forwarded with his permission. I think it validates the philosophy we've tried to follow: "Once a Classmate, always a Classmate."

I will not be able to attend the services for JT— please convey to the family my condolences. Please let the Harts know that I feel privileged to have known an Officer of Marines so many years ago.

This message has been ranning around in my heart for the past several months—thought I finally was going to be able to put it on paper but now am not so sure but here goes. Some 38 years ago I had some great roommates, companymates, and Classmates, All were pretty young and haven't really followed up for all these years. The last I saw of many of our Classmates was in 64, did see a few in early 65 when Phyllis and Rob came back to Lejeune, (Believe it or not, Phyllis and 1 still have the dishes our 3rd Company Classmates gave us,) May not have seen you or kept in contact, but you were never out of my thoughts. Have always looked for names in the news and am very proud to have known all of '67.

This also goes for the short kid who was always in trouble and retired as an Admiral. I am proud of all of '67.

Semper Fi—Beat Army —Marty McKnight, Sgt USMC, Class of'67 On 15 November General Mike Williams, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, was the guest speaker at an Alumni breakfast at the Officers and Faculty Club at USNA. His presentation was great. There were six of us there in addition to Mike and our host, USNA Superintendent John Ryan. Besides me there were Ken Tiittle, John Craighill, Dave Church, Jim Goebel, and Wayne Wilson. They should all show up in the photo.

At the breakfast, John Craighill slipped me a photo. It shows John Craighill... and John Craighill!

One's from '67, the other's from '03. John '03 played Sprint Football (we knew it as "150s") as a kicker and a slotback. John '67 went to all the games, including the little Army-Navy Game at West Point. Navy won that one 17-10 in overtime and won the Sprint National Championship! Congratulations, John.. .both of you.. .and to the Sprint Football team!

The Craighill Boys!

This from Al Nilsen: Now that our Classmates will start to have more free time, you could probably get a travel photo of the month contest started. Here is our entry, Kathy took off a week from her duties a chief nuclear medicine technician at Virginia Hospital Center (nee: Arlington Hospital) and I from my work as a contract IT project manager at the U,S. Senate to tour Tuscany, We were wait-listed on the Alumni tour so we decided to go it on our own and had a great time. We stayed in a villa just outside of Florence and took day trips to Pisa, Sienna, Florence and of course, the Chianti wine country.

Al and Kathy at Pisa...No, it really was that way when he found it!

I saw Al at Alumni House for the Army-Navy Game. He said that if anyone's looking for a recommendation about a place to stay around Florence, give him a call. They had a wonderful time.

Lou Romano sent Dave Church an innocent enough note, then Dave talked him into sending me an update. 1 think the last time we heard from our hero, he and Ann were just back from Brazil. Here's the latest:

Cec Boyd recharging for the dinner dance Shipmate, January-February 2002

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'67: Class of '67 assembled at O&F Club After 27 enjoyable and globefrotting years with Praxair, I've decided to retire from the company and head back to Florida to start up a consulting business. For those who lost track (and are interested)... shortiy after Ann and I retumed from our extended visit in Brazil, we relocated from Cleveland to Tonawanda, NY (read Buffalo) during the blizzard of '99. What an experience that was and not without a few hairy snowbound stories. The stay in Rio and relocation were part of a major procurement reengineering project in Praxair in which I had the opportunity to take a leadership role and then wound up as the director for Praxair's Global Expense Procurement Organization, Goes to show that you can teach an old dog new tricks and I learned a great deal about cutting-edge strategic sourcing practices, e-commerce and Web-negotiations which will be the focus of my consultancy.

Next month, Ann and I will be moving to a community called Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, which is on the Atiantic coast south of Jacksonville, a place where we have been visiting over the last five years. We first went there for Billy Cross's change of command when he took over AMERICA'S Battle Group and then later for Kelly Spears' retirement ceremony. In our travels we've always been on the lookout for a special place and found it there in Sawgrass. We think it's a terrific community and of course, lots of boat schoolers and Classmates in the area including Ken Belisle and Don Fraser. If you are in the area or passing through after 1 January, please give us a call or email at romanoIouis@aoI.com.

Every now and then, I get an indication that my columns are actually read. Received an email from London from Denny Neutze '65. Denny said he's read the piece in the September column about Gary Voorheis, Pete Eisenhauer, and Hank Giffin. He was in the same USNA Company as these three and wanted to get in touch with them, particularly since Pete also lives in London. Before I could respond, the following arrived: Belay my last! I tried something that rarely works—the London telephone directory. I spoke with Pete Eisenhauer and have set up a dinner in a couple of weeks. I'll get the details on the other guys from him.

Always glad to be of assistance, Denny! Seriously, I hope Pete's come-around went well and he rated carry-on!

And then there's them what's recently checked in from their various hiding places. Ray Roberson is now on line; he's an independent management consultant working from his home in Gainesville, CA. Ray Smith sent an update, so his e-mail address is now current on the web page. Also saw the names of Mike Surdyk and Rick Kunkel as they checked aboard. If you don't do it, you should periodically scan the email list at www.usna67.com

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to see who's there. While you're at it, you can look at the Class calendar...and oh, by the way, registration for our 35th Reunion is going to be handled on line, too. More details to follow on that.

Rich Mies's Change of Command was 30 November 2001.1 didn't know if anyone from '67 attended, but then a photo showed up courtesy of Barb McKee. She said Rich arranged for them all to be seated at the same table. Her succinct report: "Lies were told. Brags bragged. Delightful time." The photo shows Don McKee, Stu Fonda, Rich Mies, Buddy Barnes, Bob Fischl, and Jack Diesing.

Delightful crowd, I believe...but liars? Braggers?

These guys? For those of you who missed it, here's the text ofthe email Rich sent to Classmates before the event: My change of command at U.S. Strategic Command is scheduled for 30 November at Offutt AFB in Omaha, NE. I'm unable to get invitations to many of you and recognize Omaha is a long distance from where most of you live. However, if anyone lives near Omaha and is interested in attending, don't hesitate to contact me for details.

I'm being relieved by ADM Jim Ellis '69. Sheila and I plan to return to the Washington, DC area, at least temporarily, to complete a project for SecDef and retirement processing. I plan to retire on I February 2002 with a small retirement ceremony sometime in January. We look forward to seeing many of you in the DC area. It's been a great ride! Rich Mies

'67 in Omaha for Rich's Change of Command In November, Conoco announced a senior management change whereby Tom Knudson, vice president of human resources, was promoted to senior vice president responsible for human resources, information management, corporate public affairs, corporate communications, and corporate image and advertising. During his 28 years working for Conoco, Tom has led business segments in the upstream, downstream and corporate segments of Conoco in the U.S. and Europe. In his new position, he will report to Conoco Chairman and CEO Archie W. Dunham and will be a member of the Conoco Management and Executive Committees.

Congratulations, Tom! From the looks of your titie, you'll have plenty to do! Good on you!

Now that the football season is mercifully over, I rummaged through my pockets and found a few leftover notes...all recounting social highlights of the games. Unformnately, I took note of no athletic highlights. At the Tulane game, Al Rivers (35th Company) joined the crowd. He now lives in Michigan but flew in to watch the game. His last visit was at our 25th Reunion.

The Homecoming dinner with around 80 in attendance, was at Mike's Crab House. Somebody was looking for extra closet space, so Dave Church auctioned off a box of USNA '67 highball glasses and another box of USNA '67 wine glasses. It was a pretty spirited auction, too. I can't remember the prices, but I think the Class made a profit! It also tumed out to be Jack Parry's birthday, so 'Nita brought a cake...a big cake. Skip Dittmann and Dave Tate manned the knives to serve it.

We held our annual Army-Navy Game party at Alumni House on 1 December 2001 with between 75 and 80 Classmates, spouses, and friends. It's good there were so many there... every one had a choice of shoulders to cry on or sympathetic ears to talk to after the game was over. Sid Mohsberg set up dinner for 50 of us at the Annapolis Yacht Club afterwards, and that was a super treat. Pat Thompson brought some guests from Brazil. I was talking to one of them, Newton Figueiredo by name.

President of Newmar Energia in Rio de Janeiro. I leamed he'd graduated from the Brazilian Naval Academy in 1970, so I asked him if he knew one of the (then) Midshipmen who played host to Jack Diesing and me during our exchange cruise to Brazil First Class summer Lo and behold, Newton knows him and is going to send me his email address! I'll let you know how it works out. That's another one for the "Small World" list.

Finally this from Marna McQuinn, Dale McQuinn's wife, in response to the announcement of the Alumni House gathering: Dale sure enjoyed the Army-Navy Alumni House gatherings the past few years. It's too far to comefromGeorgetown, TX, but we were happy to receive an email from a local '61 graduate (Arnie Allen '61) that the Army folks have invited those who graduated from the "real Academy" to join them at Dave and Buster's for the game this year. We plan to go and enjoy the win!

(I don't think there's an active Alumni group here in Austin.) We think of all of you out there in Annapolis on Saturday mornings!

Our daughter is leaving soon for the Arabian Gulf. This week they're out doing an exercise with the battle group. There has been lots of activity, squeezing all the preparation to deploy into two months instead of four. The November Shipmate was so good—the articles about those who died on 11 September, and everything else that inspired us as we read it. We have a son in the Air Force at Cape Canaveral—they have been working many extra hours to keep security up— and Elizabeth, of course, plus her friends in the Marines and Navy, a nephew who's a private in the Infantry in the Marine Corps at 29 Palms, and our son in the Army National Guard. Everybody ready and waiting to do what is asked of them. We remember all the shipmates and their children who are now on the front line (Clay Beers is one we know personally).

I think Marna expresses the feelings and prayers of us all. There was once a time when we were on the sharp end of the spear. Now it's the turn of the next generation...our children. To paraphrase the closing words of an old Irish blessing: ".. .may the Lord bless them, and bless them kindly." That's it... Goodnight! —Jim

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Pres: Joseph V. Conway Exec S e c y : Leo Kuehn 531 Wilson Road, AnnapoUs, M D 21401-1061 e: lkuehn@arinc.com Corr Sec'y: Gordon I. Peterson 7994 Hidden Bridge Drive, Springfield, VA 22153 p: 703-913-5404; f: 703-243-8251 e: gpeterson@navyleague.org Class Web site: www.usna68.com I am sure that many of you saw the national network television coverage of the commissioning of the guided-missile destroyer BULKELEY ( D D G - 8 4 )

on 8 December in New York City. This newest and highly capable addition to the Fleet is named in honor of Pete Bulkeley's father, the legendary VADM John Duncan Bulkeley '33. Pete and Carol were joined by other family members for the commissioning ceremony, as Carol w a s one of five sponsors (along with Pete's sisters Joan Bulkeley Stade. R e g i n a B u l k e l e y Day, D i a n a B u l k e l e y Lindsay; and Mrs. Sarah C. Fargo, wife of A D M Thomas B. Fargo '70, commander in chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet). Pete's m o m , Hilda, was one of the two matrons of h o n o r It is impossible in the space available to relate all of VADM Bulkeley's storied achievements—they include the award of the Medal of Honor for his role in transporting Gen Douglas MacArthur to safety from the Philippines in 1942. Pete had the honor of passing the ship's long glass to the officer ofthe deck and setting the first watch for the ship. More than 6,000 guests were on hand for the ceremony.

A s b u s y as he w a s in D e c e m b e r , P e t e (PWBulkeley@aol.com) responded to my badgering with this update on his activities: After retiring in 1998.1 started a real estate research company in Virginia Beach, and transitioned that into a development company this past summer However, I got a better offer from Lockheed Martin in August, and 1 am currently in the Norfolk Corporate office. For the past two years I have been at work on the commissioning committee for DDG-84. named for my Dad, who passed away in 1996. My two kids are doing well—daughter Lauren is attending the University of Massachusetts in Amherst on a swimming scholarship, and son Chris is finishing up high school and looking for a college in Virginia.

My last assignment ashore in the Navy was director of concept development at the Naval Docttine Command (NDC) in Norfolk. VA, I opened the command following my last sea assignment as commander Destroyer Squadron 22, I served at NDC for five years, finally closing the command as it transitioned to Navy Warfare Development Command in Newport, RI, I held every position in the command at some time during the command's life—janitor to commander until the lights went out!

My last sea assignment in command of DesRon 22 started in the Arabian Gulf as Commander TG 151.11, a heavy bombardment and minesweeping Joint and Combined force of 31 U.S. and allied ships and 32 aircraft. We conducted heavy bombardment of Iraqi forces in Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. My first flagship (TRIPOLI) hit a mine, and my command shifted to MISSOURI and then WISCONSIN until the war ended. Afterwards, I served as the Red Sea Intercept Group commander, conducting 1,900 boardings of ships headed to and from Accaba, Jordan, while enforcing U,N, resolutions against Iraq, A lot of the history of the above can be found in the U,S, Naval Institute book Sword and Shield by naval historians Ed Morolda and Bob Schneller My previous sea command was CO of PREBLE ( D D G - 4 6 ) and. prior to that, I was the first executive officer of TICONDEROGA (CG-47), our first

continue with the feature film tteatment of what I consider to be the best novel written about the ground war in Vietnam.

Despite Navy's gridiron setbacks this past season, our Class continued to offer moral support from the stands. I had the pleasure of riding on the Army-Navy chartered train to Philadelphia for the "service classic" as a guest of the chief of naval operations.

Kendell Pease and Karon rode the rails too. 1 think one of the most moving scenes 1 observed took place on our return trip to Washington, DC, when our train passed a trackside industrial facility a few miles south of Philly. 1 saw a hard-hat worker render a recruiting-poster perfect salute, and he held it as our entire ti-ain passed by. Judging from his looks, he must have been a Marine veteran!

Secretary of the Navy Gordon England and Kendell Pease share a light moment at the Army-Navy pregame reception at Veterans Stadium The Washington Post published a nice tribute to the Army-Navy game in its 8 December issue, and it was a pleasure to see John Cartwright and Thelma pictured perusing the program at the game.

My normally reliable sources tell me that John was trying to see if he was still listed as one of Navy's top quarterbacks! I was trying to get Kendell and John to suit up—anything would have helped "The Big Blue" last year! Let's hope our new coach will improve Navy's fortunes this year

AEGIS craiser.

Carol and Pete Bulkeley in December—with the Navy's newest guided-missile destroyer BULKELEY in the background

The Bulkeley family departs the Plaza Hotel for the ship's commissioning (1 to r): son Chris, daughter Lauren, mother Alice, Carol, and Pete

Sponsors of BULKELEY pose with a bu.^i ol the ship's namesake on the mess deck (1 to r); Carol and Pete's sisters Diana, Joan, and Gina

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My 30 years of service pale by comparison to my dad's 58, however, he did once compliment me that although he commanded more ships in his career. I commanded heavier ones! There are many, many stories about a guy that served 58 years—with 20 of them as a flag officer. From my perspective, I have never known a more dedicated and driven man who loved our Navy—and the people in our Navy—more that this man. He lived to serve, and he dedicated his entire life to our Navy and nation.

On behalf of our entire Class, congratulations for this singular honor, Pete, and thank you for the update and the personal insights into your father's career. Our readers should know that you are not inchned to publicize your own rich accomplishments while on active duty, but 1 think it is important to share with them the story of how you followed in your father's footsteps to perpetuate a truly distinctive tradition of family naval service.

I know of no other father-son team whose combined commissioned service in the U . S . armed forces totals 88 years. Add another eight years at the Naval Academy and the years of service approach a century!

Jim Webb also shared some good news recently.

In November he signed a deal with R K O Pictures to bring Fields of Fire to the screen. Jim will write the screenplay and also be one of two full producers. He looks to begin shooting (figuratively this time) inside Vietnam in 2002, but he reports that there are still many hurdles to clear Hollywood has demonstrated a greater willingness to produce more faithful depictions of our men and women in combat in recent years, and we should draw some comfort that with Jim's artistic control that trend will

John and Thelma Cartwright in the stands at ArmyNavy 2001, Photo by Jonathan Newton. The Washington Post. Reprinted with permission Jim Kiffer and Janan flew up from Florida for the Navy-Air Force game, and I captured them with my wife, Diana, outside the stadium when they were all smiles—before the game! Their son, Jimmy, graduated from the University of South Florida (USF) and is taking flight lessons at Patrick Air force Base's Aeroclub. He is pursuing a seat in the cockpit in Navy or Marine Corps aviation. Their daughter, Jessica, is a sophomore at U S F and is interested in intemational studies.

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Greg Ronchetti (ghr5359@ccp.com), from the 10th Company, sent news of a '68 mini-reunion at NAS Lemoore in October that he attended with Mike Leppert, Tom Heam, and Mike Ruth. The occasion was the third Lemoore Vietnam Aviators' Reunion. Greg said the two-day event featured a golf outing, lunch at Jack Stone's bam, and a dinner at Visaha. On Saturday, NAS Lemoore's VFA-122 provided a flight demonstration of the F/A-18F—a totally awesome airplane in Greg's opinion.

The new Hornet is awesome—and how about the performance of the entire Navy-Marine Corps team during Operation Enduring Freedom? In our October 2001 issue of Sea Power. I wrote; "Those responsible for the hortific events of 11 September totally misjudged the resolve of the American people when raised to anger. They will pay a fearful price for their fatal miscalculation," That forecast was delivered in spades by the men and women of the U,S, armed forces. Central Intelligence Agency, and our allies in the war on terrorism.

Mike Leppert, Tom Heam, Greg Ronchetti, and Mike Ruth swapped a few tales about the air war in Vietnam during a mini-reunion at NAS Lemoore in October In November, my wife and I attended the Marine Corps Officers Ball in Washington, DC, at Commandant Gen Jim Jones' invitation. We were seated close to VADM Mike Mullen and Deborah.

Vice President Dick Cheney had the luxury of leaving his "secure location" to serve as the guest of honor for the event—reassured by the presence of so many well-fortified (if not well-armed) Marines!

Mike now serves as the deputy chief of naval operations for resources, requirements, and assessments. I had the good formne to interview him during my research for writing the "Navy" essay in our Navy League's 2002 Almanac of Seapower.

Space does not permit me to relate all of the important work that Mike is doing on behalf of today's Navy, so I would encourage you to refer to this year's Almanac for some insights!

Deborah Mullen, Vice President Dick Cheney, and Mike were on hand to celebrate the Marine's birthday in November in the nation's capital All was not good news as 2001 drew to a close. I was saddened to leam that Phil Hough's son, Brandon, died in November due to complications from epilepsy. Please remember Phil and his family in your prayers. Joe Conway related how Phil performed one of the toughest of life's tasks when he eulogized Brandon's life at the funeral at St. Patiick's Church in Washington, DC. Classmates present for the beautiful service included Kendell Pease, Joe Conway, Bob Evans, and Phil's roommate. Clay Thomas. Brandon was a wonderful young man who fought valianfly with severe epilepsy for most of his life. Just one week before his death, Brandon attended Navy's last home game where he was one of the best fans we could have 112

had. Later, at the tailgate, Joe said that Brandon had a wonderful time surrounded by Mids and some of Phil's best friends. Those Classmates who knew Brandon know he's still cheering for Navy.

In closing, I hope that those of you from the 6th Company and others will help assist Bob Steffen's sister, Linda Burke, obtain information about Bob during his time at the Academy and commissioned service. Sadly, Bob died in December 1969 while assigned to CHANDLER. Linda also hopes to locate an extra copy of the '68 Lucky Bag (she will pay shipping). You can reach Linda by email at burke949@home.com or snail mail at Post Office Box 3361, Dana Point, CA 92629. "Stump" (or "Skip" as he was known to his family) was from Ocala, FL, and he entered the Academy leaving behind him an outstanding record in athletics at Ocala High School.

Linda and her sister have never forgotten the day that an accident took Bob's life, but they know few details of his days at the Academy or as an officer following graduation. They would greatly appreciate receiving any recollections from his Classmates.

Linda told me that Bob had a very difficult life and overcame many obstacles because his desire to attend the Academy was so strong. She started writing a book more than two years ago, and she would like to include whatever details are known about Bob's mihtary life. Let's help!

All the best. —Gordo

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Pres: CAPT Edwin "Steve" Potts, USNR Vice Pres: EH. "Mike" Michaelis Sec'y: A.L. "Al" Cipriani Treas: Steve Ward h: 703-864-1775; w: 703-620-2279 Corr Sec'y: Dr. Steve Hudock 6006 Woodlake Lane, Alexandria, VA 22315-2637 e: hudocksa@ingalls.com Salutations Shipmates! Hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday season. We've had some great input from around the world, so lets get into the spirit of 2002!

Football Season was one for the record books, but the '69 tailgating was world class! An excerpt from the 13 October, Annapolis Capital is quoted here: Out in the parking lot, banners hung from tents and vehicles letting retuming Alumni know where to find classmates for tailgating. Nearly 50 members of the Class of 1969 gathered under a tent emblazoned with the words "USNA69: Mighty Fine."

The highly organized Class sponsors the Michelson Lecture Series and annually presents a wooden gavel (constmcted from the wood of CONSTITUTION!) to the outgoing (reporter meant "graduating") Class president. "I come to a lot of games, but I always make sure to make Homecoming because I'll usually run into someone I haven't seen in 10-15 years," said Tom Klocek, of Centerville, Va. It wasn't all good times and celebration for the 1969 graduates; Class member Kevin Connors was one of many Cantor-Fitzgerald employees killed in the 11 September World Trade Center attacks. Another Classmate, ADM James Ellis, is deeply involved in the war on terrorism as a high-ranking official with the U.S. Strategic Command.

The Class of 1969 had an impressive spread that looked professionally catered, but was provided by

members of the academys 9th Company which the Class of 1969 sponsors. "It's a great arrangement.

We invite all current and former members of the 9th Company along with their parents to join our tent party and in retum the Midshipmen pick up the food and prepare it," Class organizer Steve Ward said. Nearby, about a dozen members of the Class of 1979 enjoyed a more modest tailgate. (Pat Stioop's comment: man. Is that an understatement!)

The World Famous Class of '69 Mobile ArmyNavy tailgate was a resounding success for the 3rd consecutive year! Organized by our Class Stalwart, Steve Ward, more than 40 Classmates, wives, and friends of the Class rallied after pre-dawn reveilles for departure pickups at McLean and Annapolis.

We enjoyed refreshments on the way to Philly, had a catered pre-game lunch and then drowned our sorrows in the post-game tailgate and catered dinner before heading back. A safe and fun way to enjoy the game and camaraderie of the greatest football rivalry on earth! Thank you Steve for making it another memorable year The following note reminds me of why our Class is such a great Fratemity.

From: Tom Cmser, Mike Clark, Dennis Yatras, Tom Daley, Jack Gantley, Dan Johnson, Ingo Lahnemann, Tom Burbage, Tom Butler, John Hilbum, Tom Belichick.

Letter of Appeal to USNA Class of 1969 re: LaForce Family Fund We write this on behalf of our fellow '69er and lifetime friend, Tom LaForce. Tom has recently undergone some severe personal tragedies and could use our assistance. I want to emphasize that this effort on his behalf is our initiative. He did not ask us to do this, nor has he complained about his situation. We simply want to help a Classmate in need.

Tom's wife, Jamie, a beautiful, vivacious and energetic mom and marathonranner.was stricken in August of 2000 with a brain ailment that defied diagnosis for 14 months. Despite the involvement of the best medical minds in the country, including those from the Center for Disease Control, the Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins, Stanford and others, Jamie's condition remained undiagnosed as she continued to deteriorate. At the beginning of October, Jamie was finally diagnosed with an exceedingly rare form of Lymphoma, which began and remained in the brain and central nervous system. Jamie LaForce died Tuesday, 16 October.

To add to Toms trials, his 13-year-oId son, Wes, was involved in a bicycle accident on 9 October, in which he suffered a broken neck, crashing his 4th and 5th vertebrae. He was operated on late last week at Northwestem Memorial Hospital and the doctors are cautiously optimistic about his eventual recovery. His spinal cord was not severed and he has some sensation in all his extremities. That extremely positive news is tempered by the fact that his prospects for a complete recovery will not be clear for a year or more, Tom ended up in the nightmarish routine of commuting between the hospital beds of his terminally ill wife on one side of Chicago and his critically injured son on the other side of Chicago.

All of the foregoing is prologue to the reason for this appeal: Jamie's 14 months of tests, operations, procedures, treatments, and therapies at some of the finest medical facilities in the world have been extraordinarily expensive. Tom has an excellent insurance plan, but it doesn't cover everything. Now, with the prospect of his son's lengthy hospitalization and rehabilitation, Tom is staring at additional enormous costs.

We are asking our Class, many of who are friends, teammates, or restriction muster mates of Tom's to help monetarily in whatever way you think appropriate. We have consulted with a number of professionals and have decided to start "The LaForce Family Fund (Account #202-348-501) at Shipmate, January-February 2002

Oak Brtjok Bank, a publicly traded (NASDAQ: FOBB). $1.1 billion bank in the Chicago area. The bank president, Mr George Clam, will administer the fund. George has played softball with Tom for years and was his roommate on team trips to Florida. Having made it through most of Plebe Year as Tom's roommate (they split us up because they needed for each of us to room with a smart guy -neither one of us fit that bill). I can guarantee that George is also Tom's friend for life. On the technical side, your contributions are not technically tax-deductible. Contributions that do not exceed $10,000 in any given tax year are not taxable to Tom as income, nor subject to gift tax.

Checks should be made payable to; The LaForce Family Fund (Account #202-348-501) and sent to; Mr. George Clam President Oak Brook Bank 1400 I6th Street Oak Brook. IL 60523.

On the lower left comer of the envelope, write "Re; LaForce" The money will be used by Tom to help defray medical bills, which have become and will remain such a burden for him. I want to stress that this is our idea; Tom needs our help. He has already sold his house and moved into a small condo. He coincidentally took a severance package from his last job just as Jamie was exhibiting her first symptoms. He spent all ofthe last 14 months caring for Jamie and has not had the opportunity to get back out into the job market. Wes' accident will now delay Tom's job search even further We are asking for our fellow 69ers to help. We are an active, successful and caring Class. One of our own needs us. We thank you for all you can do.

Mike Clark provided the following update on the LaForce Family Fund: An update to pass onto the Class regarding the LaForce Family Fund...Receipts have now reached $31,000 and contributions continue to arrive at the bank.

Toms 13 year old son. Wes. is making slow, but steady progress in his recovery from his severe spinal injury. However, according to his doctors, his long term prognosis remains uncertain at this point. Wes has a long, tough road ahead.

During this time following the loss of Tom's beloved wife and Wes" wonderful mother. Jamie, our collective assistance is enabling Tom to devote himself full-time to assisting his son through this early and critical stage of his recovery process.

Tom is absolutely overwhelmed and enormously grateful for all of the support he is receiving from his Classmates (and from some of his younger teammates in the "lesser" Classes that immediately followed in 69's footsteps, as well). In all seriousness, the manner in which our fellow '69ers have been answering the call and coming to Tom and Wes' aid has been is traly inspiring and makes me damn proud to be counted among its ranks.

We'll keep you posted. Many thanks to all,,,Mike And to follow up on Mike's note, a brief word from Tom himself: I cannot begin to express my appreciation for what our Class is doing for my family. Every time I look at the ring on my finger, I thank the Lord for allowing me the opportunity to go to the U.S. Naval Academy. No one could be blessed with more or better friends. I love you all!

Tom "Skunk" LaForce Al Cipriani, the Class of '69 Foundation Secretary writes: The Class Foundation had its 2001 Annual meeting on October 12th. Steve Ward was re-elected to Treasurer and Todd Creekman was elected to a three year term as a Director The Foundation continues to grow. We have 161 paid members, including 54 life members. We now have an email listing for about 60 percent of the Class and need to keep it up to date in preparation for the next reunion and ongoing events related to the class and the academy.

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As Secretary for the Class. 1 request that you keep me informed when you change email addresses and pass any Classmate addresses to me that I might not have. If you have a listing of some sort that you use regularly, please pass it to me so I can update the master list. I will attempt to be a focal point for Class info, passing some to you and from you to others, Pat Stroop generally tries to pass USNA info on to his listing, Pat and I have merged our lists as much as possible and 1 will pass new email addresses to Pat as I get them, unless you request otherwise, I will also pass infomiation, not addresses, to Steve Hudock as appropriate for inclusion in the Shipmate magazine.

Please contact Al with current email address at: ACipriani@FTIConsulting.com Looking in another direction, as we face the continuing war on terrorism. Classmate Tito Rincon wrote in to express his feelings: I've been getting all your mails and thanks to that I'm getting a lot of news from you guys...I was deeply shocked and raged by the coward act of terrorism you suffered, or we all suffered, on II September but today I feel even worse after knowing the sad death of Kevin as a consequence of that attack, (Dios lo tenga en su Gloria)... I also wish the best to Ellis and all those guys fighting this war that I am sure it will be won by all the free and democratic nations of this world...best regards to all our Classmates, Kevin Conners, our Classmate lost in the Twin Towers attack was remembered during a moving ceremony near his home as Mike Strand write; I attended the Memorial Service for Kevin Connors on Friday 6 October in Greenwich, CT, The Service started at 12 p,m, and lasted for an hour and 45 minutes. The service was well attended by USNA individuals and his business associates. It was standing room only in the church.

Kevin had four brothers and a sister, five kids (2+3), two cousins which are priests and one that is a nun. Our Class plaque was on the altar along with the American flag and the 23rd Company banner, I presented the plaque to Sylvia at their home after the service. She was most appreciative and as usual very thankful for the presence of the USNA crowd. 1 think that 23rd Company may have had 15 people at the service. There was an additional 10 '69 individuals in attendance. The tributes to Kevin were all very moving. Bill McCauley spoke on behalf of our Classmates, He did an excellent job and is a true friend of Kevin's, I had the plaque engraved with Kevin's name.

Beloved Classmate, Duty Honor Country. Our Classmate Kevin will be missed by a great number of people that had touched his life, I will say that he appeared to live his life to the fullest and in the end did all those things which we all think about doing. Regards, Tom Shram also wrote regarding the service: It was held on 5 October at St, Michael's Church in Greenwich, CT, That was Kevin and Sylvia's home church. It is a Catholic Church and the rector was Father Michael Moynihan, a Navy Chaplain.

It was a beautiful day, not too hot and the sun was out. There were 12 of us from the 23rd Company attending the service. Several of us had breakfast together on that morning since we'd come in the night before.

Those who attended the event were: Mary and Hal Williams, Carol and Dave Ehemann, Liz and ED O'Neil, Jan and Paul Alfieri, Marti and Terry Moore, Sandy and Ed Langston, Joan and Steve Tinsley. Mary and Guy Higgins, Wayne Moore, Bill Newton. F r a n k Barrett. Tom Schram, Mike Strand.

The church was a large, single level contemporary structure with a vaulted ceiling and lots of skylights. The walls were glass. Upon entering the church, you saw a table that had been placed in from of the alter On it were a folded American

flag, a Brigade flag, and the 23rd Company pennant from the guidon.

The 23rd company flag came lo us uniquely, Dave had asked the 23rd Company Officer if we could bortow the 23rd company guidon. As it happened, the Company Commander, MIDN LT John Dirk, spoke to the Company and the net result was a collection taken and a new pennant made for the 23rd Company, It was given to Dave Ehemann for delivery to Sylvia, During the service, there were three eulogies given. One was written by Kevin's son, Shane.

One was from his niece. One was from Bill McCauley. Shane's eulogy can be viewed at the Web site he's created in memory of Kevin, The Web site link is http://members.aol.com/sconl23/ index/, Shane has photos on the site and hopes to get all of the eulogies posted on the Web site.

The closing of the service was something that I'll never forget. First, Dave Ehemann and Joan Tinsley sang four stanzas from the Navy Hymn, It was beautiful. Then, we were invited to stand while "God Bless America" was sung. Three verses. During this time, six Maritime Midshipmen unfolded the American flag and displayed it horizontally. Then, two active duty petty officers refolded it and presented it to Sylvia, with the final salute coming on the last note of the hymn.

No other explanation needed.

Very moving, Tom, thanks for sharing with us.

Tom Murach has taken on a challenging initiative on behalf of the Class. He writes: Classmates, Last week the President called for Veterans to make themselves available to talk to students around the country during the week of Veterans Day. I believe that we, as a Class, have an opportunity to respond to the President's call, and to take his idea one step further by listening to and documenting what our nation's students have to say in addition to sharing our experiences with them.

Here is what I propose; 1. Contact your local school Superintendent and volunteer to speak with students; 2. Try to incorporate a short Question and Answer session as part of your presentation; 3. Ask students to express their questions/concerns/issues regarding the current environment in their homes, classrooms, social groups, etc; 4, Ask students for their ideas/ suggestions on what America's students can do to make the United States a stronger and safer place; 5, When you have done the above, send me a summary of the following; - number and location of schools that you spoke at - approximate number of students that you ad dressed in: - Elementary School - Middle School - High School - questions/concerns/issues regarding the current environment - ideas/suggestions on how American students can make the United States a stronger and safer place By effectively communicating with our children (i.e. listening to them as well as talking to them), I believe that we can provide our govemment with valuable information on the state of our nation's youth, and possibly identify specific and credible ways that we can address their concerns and take advantage of their leadership potential and willingness to get involved during what will probably be an extended national crisis.

Please send your summaries to me at: tom,murach@us,pwcglobal.com I will summarize what we've heard and work with our Class Officers to get the information into the hands of appropriate people in our government for possible follow up action. I will also provide you with the same summary.

Thanks in advance for your participation, God Bless America!

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Under the "lost and found" category. First Company is trying to locate five of its members. They would appreciate information about any of the following: Michael Paul Harter, Michael Lynch Heidel, John Rudolph Hutchison, Charles Ribalta, and Michael Elwood Younker. Please reply to me and I will pass it on, thanks.

John Ohlinger shared his latest impressions of a visit to USNA with us in a letter to Al Cipriani: Thanks for all the work you do for the Class!

Enjoyed a visit to USNA last week for an Area Coordinator's conference in conjunction with the Blue & Gold Officer's Program; had a nice chat with Pat Stroop and got a detailed brief on Kevin Connors' memorial during the BC game. Managed several Mid visits, a couple lunches in King Hall (things never change) and listened to graduation plans of the firsties I initially met as candidates in '97!

Another highlight was meeting with the new Candidate Guidance Office's Southeast Regional Director (TN's), LT Spike Long '95, Dick Long's son! Jan says I've been in the BGO program too long (no pun) when your Classmate's kids are ranning the place! Very sharp young man, great dinner with his spouse (Kristin) and a couple of TN Mids.. .even managed to get Kat and Jake Jacobs from Virginia to join us for a wonderful evening! (open bars will attract most '69ers!). Beat Army'.

And on a final happy note, Kevin Clancy writes about how '69 is contributing to local charities: Steve, we did beat Army in the Houston area last Monday at the Bay Oaks Country Club. Mike Lounge put together a winning team for the scramble (three '69ers and one '71). The three '69ers pictiu'ed with their trophies are Kevin Clancy, Mike Lounge, and Rick Bush, missing is David Leestma '71. The charity golf toumament attracted 20 teams and the mostly ' 69 team came infirstwith 18 under par. Army had a hard time adding their scorecards but Navy took the large trophy back for this year. Over $5,000 was given to local charities this year. Thanks. (Beat Army'.)

Kevin Clancy, Mike Lounge, and Rich Bush Enjoy the Dark Ages everybody—Spring is just around the comer and we can watch Navy's new football Coach Johnson begin to shape up the Big Blue for another year BeatArmyl —Steve

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Pres: Lynn Widener Sec'y: CDR Royal Connell, USN (Ret.) 1978 Valley Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401 e: njrotc@arctic.nadn.navy.mil Greetings all, it's official. We now have a new slate of officers. In case you don't remember who was running, the new officers will be: Lynn Widener—President, Mike Novak—Vice President, Jerry Farrell—^Membership Secretary, and Bill Ferris—Treasurer. Appointees include: as Trustees: Bill Barry, Dan Bowler, Jim Carter, Reed Clark, Marc Farris, Gino Marchetti, Dan Rugg, and Stan Weeks, as Parliamentarian to the Board—Mike DeLorey and good ole' Royal Connell—Corresponding Secretary.

Two comments on the elections. First of all, Fred Hall has been in the president slot for a bunch of years and has been a tine mover and shaker for this Class. He deserves lots of recognition for his efforts. He has done everything from reunion leader, to busses, to treasurer, to secretary. I have never had a call to him that I didn't get the help I needed.

And the things he has done for you which you aren't even aware of, are really too numerous to count.

Second, while I truly enjoy being your corresponding secretary, my task is compounded when you don't make input. You don't need to sit down and write a long missive, email is a wonderful way to jot me a note when you're thinking of it. Send me a copy of your Christmas letter, even if it's now old, I promise I will edit it, and non-Class stuff will not be included. Wives send great letters, they put in interesting things and aren't afraid to brag about their husbands, tell them to write. Everyone I talk to says how much they enjoy the column, but not everyone participates. I know that's human namre, but let's get a little more involved out there folks!

There has been a flurry of activity on behalf of Brad White. For those of you who are not aware, he was in a bad car accident in August. He is home and going through rehab (physical and mental). He can walk some and is slowly getting some memory back. Besides all of this he is financially wiped out by the enormous medical bills. Brad and Diane's church along with Knights of Colombus had a dinner fundraiser for them on 8 December in Manassas, VA. Bill Moore has started looking into the feasibility of a Class Foundation to help in such times of need.

Roy Golez just came back from a very productive visit of Washington, DC as a member of the official delegation of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. His itinerary was full of USNA Alumni.

His first stop was at the Department of Defense with a meeting with Vice Admiral Ed Giambiastiani, Senior Military Assistant, who so kindly arranged an impromptu meeting with Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. This of course impressed Philippine officialdom, thanks to Admiral Ed. Next stop was in the National Security Council for a meeting with Torkel Patterson '76, assistant to the President and director for Asia to discuss security matters. This was followed by a meeting with Assistant Secretary of State Jim Kelly '56, then Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage ''(»!. Over the weekend, it was the usual pilgrimage to Annapolis to visit his nephew, MIDN 2/c Raymund Golez '03, the two other Filipino Mids, MIDN 3/c Hanna Alerta '04 and MIDN 4/c Rea Dacanay '05 (daughter of

Philippine Navy CAPT Raffy Dacanay '76). Then a get-together with 23rd Company Classmates Gerry Mello and Jon Jensen for hours of shooting the breeze at Chart House, Annapolis, where he gobbled up loads and loads of Maryland crab cakes. The final meeting was with the Department of Veterans Affairs, General Counsel Tim McLain, and Deputy Secretary Leo MacKay '82, USNA. After the tour and the very visible presence of the USNA guys in Washington officialdom, their president and the rest of the delegation asked, "where are the West Pointers?" Roy's response: In faimess, we ran into one, retired Gen Wayne Downing, USMA '62, a deputy at NSC handling terrorism. Only one West Pointer! Our visit of course culminated with a visit to the White House, where I briefed Dr. Condolleeza Rice, with our president, and later joined our president in her meeting with President George W. Bush. It was a great visit!

Evidence that I am now officially old. I got this email from one of you.. .but cut off who it was from before saving it and now I can't attribute it to a source. You all can speculate over whether this is a ploy to get more mail, but this really is just a brain malfunction. Anyway; Before 11 September: I saw Jack Pohl at a restaurant near Patuxent NAS where he was visiting his client, the E-6 program, with Raytheon. Jack and his entourage had come all the way from Waco, TX for the visit. The Class's US70NA sticker really works. I was pulling into a parking spot down at Eton University where we were taking my stepdaughter back to school, and when I stopped, there was a rap on the window. It turns out that Mark "Corky" Cochran had been following me for blocks and had to see who would display such a sticker. He's now living in North Carolina after selling his auto businesses in Florida. Too bored to live in retirement, he decided to actually work for someone else.

Mea culpa, sorry about that...

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Pres; CAPT Perry Martini, USN (Ret) Sec'y: Jim Yeakley 10879 Chinon Circle, San Diego, CA 92126-2567 e: jyeaklel @ san.rr.com http://www.usna.coin/classes/1971/usnal971.htm My sad duty it is to once again have to pass along news concerning the death of a Classmate. Neil Kinnear died of pneumonia on 30 October, while waging a valiant battie against esophageal cancer.

Toby Vickery earlier had alerted me to Neil's struggle, and an item on Neil's condition was set to mn in our last column. Just before the December issue was to go to print, I received the sad news from Toby that Neil's fight had ended.

I remember Neil fondly from school, and I remember his courage and toughness. Certainly if anyone could have beaten this thing it would have been Neil, but some things, it seems, are not to be denied, regardless of a person's wonderful character, or the size of a person's heart.

According to Toby, Neil had been accepted for an NIH study and on 1 June had received a stem cell transplant from his sister Neil was the first person with his form of cancer to undergo this ft-eat ment, and the prognosis following his treatment had Shipmate, January-February 2002

been uncertain. Neil had hoped to attend our reunion, but needed to rest after undergoing more than four months of treatment at NIH. Toby noted that Beth had been by Neil's side throughout his ordeal, showing great courage and toughness herself. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Beth. Thanks for being there to comfort our friend in his final days and for loving him so well for more than 30 years. And to the rest of Neil's family, our deepest condolences, with special thanks to Pamela for going the distance for her brother—our friend.

We will miss you, Neil.

Donations in Neil's memory may be made to the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health to support the NIH Family Lodge, 1 Cloister Court, Suite 152, Betiiesda, MD 20814 or to the Jewish Community Center, 7300 Newport Ave., Norf'olk, VA 23505.

On 2 November, Russ Stahlak and I were privileged to attend a memorial service for Chic Burlingame that was organized by and carried out at Anaheim High School, Chic's high school alma mater Joining us to honor Chic's memory were Chic's siblings, Debra, Mark, and Brad; uniformed colleagues from the Eiirline industry; and Classmates from the Anaheim High School Class of '67. Participating in the service were Anaheim Unified High School District (AUHSD) officials; local, state, and national civic and religious leaders; leaders from local police and fire departments; and the Anaheim High School NJROTC, Colonist Band, and Choir

Russ Stahlak remembers Chic Burlingame to AUHSD Superintendent Dr. Janice Billings and AUHSD Student Ambassador Miss Crystal Bedolla In the AHS Cook Auditorium foyer were a guest book and pictorial tributes to Chic, each tended after by NJROTC honor guards. The pictures showed Chic from his early childhood; growing up in Anaheim, through his high school drum and bugle corps, and prom night; relaxing and sharing a laugh with a friend on the Saratoga flight deck; in the cockpit of an F-4 he'd sttapped to his rear end; and finally, as a dedicated pilot for American Airlines.

The service was thoughtful, prayerful, and patriotic. Showing unusual backbone for a public school official, Anaheim High School Principal Carl Hecht allowed God into the auditorium to participate with us in the service. One can only imagine how vapid the service might have been had Chic chosen to do his growing up in a place like Berkeley, or The People's Republic of Madison, WI. But in Anaheim, we pledged our allegiance to the flag.. .and to the republic for which it stands— "one nation under God"—and no one squawked about the Constitutional separation of church and state. And while the Colonist Band played our national anthem, we defiantly stood, tried to sing along, and in general, trampled "the rights" of all within earshot who might suffer permanent emotional distress because they find the "militaristic lyrics" personally repugnant.

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In addition to the remarks and commentary from the assembled dignitaries. Chic's brother, Dr Mark Burlingame, shared thoughts of growing up in Anaheim and attending Anaheim High School with Chic. Dr Burlingame also told of how Chic never had completely discarded his Anaheim roots, remaining a faithful, albeit long-suffering Angels fan throughout his life.

Included in the program was a playing of the video piece that CNNSI did on Chic and the USNA Class of '71 reunion. After the service, school officials and Chic's high school classmates commented on how much the CNNSI piece had added to the service for them. They remarked not only on the thoughtfulness of the observations and comments from interviewees Perry Martini, John Sattler, Mike Hecomovich, Frank Wnek, and Mike Marks, but also on the interviewees' emotional candor Many seemed surprised to discover that the academy experience does not necessarily separate graduates from their humanness, and they came away with an enlightened appreciation for the sfrength of the USNA Classmate bond that Heco describes so well in the piece.

Classmates and other Americans looking to find a wonderful tribute to Chic should make it a point to visit the page dedicated to Chic's memory at the SARATOGA Museum Web site http://www.saratogamuseum.org/ burlingame/chic.mhtml#photos. Many of you already have visited the site, as evinced by your thoughtful messages posted there.

If you missed the CNNSI piece on Chic and our reunion, you missed what was for me a very touching, six or seven minute, three-hankie experience.

John Sattler said he hoped that the piece came out okay and that the message came across. Said John, "You never know if what is in your heart and mind comes out of your mouth, especially when you are looking at a camera and answering questions without any prep time!" (Might be awhile before we see John doing the war color commentary on MSNBC.) John added that he and Ginny are doing fine at Camp Lejeune. He notes, "The Marines and Sailors are fired-up; morale and the "warrior spirit" are as high as I have ever seen them. If the 911 call comes, they are ready to fight and win."

Tom Gross (grosstm@navairnavy.mil) informs that because of the tragic events of 11 September, a partial refund is being offered to Classmates who registered but could not attend the reunion. To request a refund, please contact Tom at 335 Brunswick Place, Riva, MD 21140. This offer is good until 15 March 2002. Tom also will ship the reunion souvenir gift bag to you at no charge.

Speaking of the reunion, lots of stories and pictures coming in now. Brian Horais writes that the 8th Company tumed out in force to attend the 30th Reunion festivities. A joint 8th/9th Company dinner was held at Maria's Restaurant on Saturday night and many of the 8th Company members migrated to the William Page Inn (a local B&B that had been commandeered by the 8th Company) for more socializing and storytelling. In attendance at the Inn (shown left to right in the photograph) were: Back Row: Tom Jamison, Kevin Dolan, Rick Baxter, Larry McDonald; Seated: Mike Wilson, Steve Pelstring, Howie Russell, Brian Horais, John Bender; In the front: Jim "Speedy" Gonzales. Mark Krivonak and Skip Liddell also were at the dinner, but did not make it for the photo session. Steve obviously found something very interesting to look at on the ceiling. The wives and girlfriends were also in attendance, but were obliged to stay on their side of the room in keeping with the highest traditions of T-Fight protocol.

8th Company members at William Page Inn Dave Miller sent a description and the results of the Reunion Weekend Golf Outing: It was a scramble format and the teams were as unbalanced as we could arrange, so to separate the ringers and the creative score keepers from the rest of us. We had gross winners and (using a secret system known only to me) net winners.

If the sound system had worked at the tent we would have announced winners but since it didn't this will have to do.

By all accounts everyone had a great time. As a matter of fact one group was seen in a group hug on the 8th green.

We actually kept score and the results are: Gross first place: Terry Weiss, Jim Garrow, Mario Summa, and Jerry Werner; Gross second place: Michael Rand, Ron Hewitt, Dave Howe, Tom Dussman; Net first place: Roger Young, Jim Barron, Jeff Steelman, Paul Timmons; Net second place; Jim Ward, Bob Walter, Ken Hook, and Jim Searing, We had 80 players, and rumor has it that the beer cart had to replenish so many times that they consider it a record for liquid consumed. Interesting, considering we started at 9 a,m, and finished at 2 p,m, 2001 Class of 71 Golf Champs iJ«ivW«n«f, jin,o.rrsw. UsrioSuniai«,SiT«r.'/WM*>

The golf champs To prove that Dave does not have exclusive license to the use of terms like "unbalanced" and "gross" in describing his Classmates, Phil Sagi sent in a nice picture of 24th Company dinner cruisers.

From left they are: Tom Temes, Phil, Steve Butkus, Rick Smith (34th Company stand-in for twin brother Jeff), Dave Larson, Dan Whitford, and Pat Alexander.

Glenn Montgomery emailed images and a note documenting 30-year reunion participation by 20th Company. Look for Glenn's pictures to mn in our next column if Glenn can improve his scan resolution. In part, Glenn writes: It was a very special weekend with 13 of us from 20th company making it to the event. Many of us attended the memorial service for Chic Burlingame, This was probably the most emotional ceremony I ever have attended,,.Most of us attended the Class memorial service Friday, where 52 members of our original 1,396 inductees had their names read aloud. We were asked to stand when a name was called if they had "touched our lives". We proudly stood when Dek Pullen and Brian Hurst were called.

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In his first-ever input to this column, Mike Stephens writes that he has just moved and started a new careen He threw in the corporate towel in Atlanta this past summer, packed his bags, and moved his sailboat to Deltaville, VA, where the Rappahannock enters the Chesapeake Bay. Shortly after arriving, he joined Norton's Yacht Sales, where he now is a yacht broker and the director of their ASA sailing school. He says there's not a traffic light within ten miles and hopes that friends will come and visit, or at least buy a sailboat.

In San Diego, the Alumni Association Chapter once again hosted its fraditional Beat Army breakfast and rally at Trophy's. Although the outcome of this year's game was not to anyone's liking, it didn't stand in the way of our having a great time. Pictured below and representing the great Class of '71 are (seated from left) Yvonne Pyles, Pat Doyle, Russ Stahlak, and Ted "Father of Dave" Bolduc; and (standing from left) picture crasher not of '71, Troy Pyles, His Honor Bill Nevitt, Chuck Janes, John Ball, Donna Janes, Bruce McClure, Dennis Downs, Joe Anthony, this reporter, and Trisha.

Also with us but missing from the group picture: Lana and Tom Hammons (busy working reception desk), Lin McClure (camera shy), Frank Culbertson (vanished mysteriously after brief TV appearance), and Dave Bolduc (seeing a guy about a horse).

Finally, frequent contributor Steve Ayers wrote that he had to skip the reunion because he had been in DC on business on 11 September and wound up driving home to San Diego for four days because he couldn't get aflightafter the attacks.

He also noted that my debut column impressed him. By this completely unsolicited admission, Steve joins a small but rapidly growing minority in our Class—a minority whose population actually doubled upon receipt of Steve's generous review. Hopefully, I will be able to maintain Steve's readership while try ing to lure the rest of you back with the freshly scrubbed, totally PC "look and feel" I debut here.

As Steve and I both live in San Diego, Steve thinks that he and I should get together for lunch sometime. Then I can write about what we have to eat.

'71; San Diego Beat Army breakfast

Not pictured.. .but attending from our Company were Roxanne and Steve Cheney, who somehow ended up on a disk we have yet to locate. I heard that Bob Jacobs was at the tent but did not see him. As the weekend ended sitting at BWI waiting for a flight, the familiar drawl of George Zellner Berry called out. George has a child in the Class of 2005 and is now working in the Atlanta area.. .Would still like to locate the grads who have dropped from sight (Pete Ard, Sandy Bernard, and Kurt Holmquist) and Joe Santillo whom we have been unable to contact.

Glenn encourages Classmates driving I-10 in west Florida to feel free to drop in and stay with Suzy and him for several months or more. They have plenty of room and food, and Glenn says that a visit to the Naval Aviation Museum at the Air Station is simply awesome.

Perry Martini provided an explanation of where the Class of '71 football players went during halftime ofthe BC-Navy game, leaving their wives as hopelessly unprotected in the stands as many of them used to leave "The Sheik of Chicora" on the gridiron. They were having their picture taken with their Plebe Football Coach, Dick Duden, and Coach Steve Belechick, following Coach Duden's being presented with the National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame Award. The proof in this case is not in the pudding, but in the picture that Perry sent along with his note. Pictured from left are: Perry, Terry Tonkin, Dave Robertson, Dave Bolduc, Mike McNallen, Steve Dmetruk, Mike Hecomovich, Jeff Steelman. "The Dude," Dave Howe, Dan

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Annual Membership: 45% Life Membership: 29% '71 football players and Coach Belechick Nelson, Coach Belechick (at the wheel). Chuck Boyer, Bill McKinney, and Karl Schwelm.

John Howard checked in with an update on his comings and goings, asking me to pass the word that the mother ship has returned his remains. After 11 September he was inspired to get himself better aligned with his heritage, so he became a life member of the Association. He was to be hosting his annual Army-Navy pep rally/game viewing that weekend. Howie has four "great kids," the first two of which he raised by himself His oldest is a Navy freak for some reason—got him the sword holder over the fireplace and the Alumni license plate holder for his car! His career in the military industiial complex includes IBM, Loral, Lockheed-Martin, and BAE Systems. (Wally Havenstein is his big boss.) Howie is finally back in his home state, Virginia—Manassas, in case anybody is in the area and needs a bathtub to sleep in. Fees are minimal and scotch is included!

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 Class Web page: www.usna72.org Class listserv: TheGouge@usna72.com

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Pres: Tom Storch Sec'y: RADM Tom "TJ" Wilson III, USN 8310 Gushing Court, Springfield, VA 22153 h: 703-913-0094 e: wilsontom@earthlink.net Classmates This is being written just after a horrid ArmyNavy game in Philadelphia. It could have been worse...just not sure how. It was a welcomed change to see the Commander-in-Chief enjoying a

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beautiful day at the Vet with the Corps of Cadets and the Brigade of Midshipmen. He looked presidential. I was sitting with George Watt, Chuck McKeone, Rob Bender, Bill Short, and Kevin Callahan. As I said, it was a disappointing game, but it was good to be with such great company!

You have opened the floodgates and supplied me with a great deal of information.. .so let's get to it.

I received a long email from Bob Holmes with a great catch-up on his activity. Here's what he had to say: I am responding to your call for gouge, 1 haven't provided an update before, so I'll try to quickly summarize the last 28 years. I was in 16th Company with Tom Storch. The last time I saw Tom was during a joint reserve unit drill weekend at ASO in Philadelphia back in the late "80s. I went Surface Line out of Annapolis and qualified as an 1110 on two ship types. ILLUSIVE (MSO-448) and JOSEPH HEWES (FF-I078). Both ships were out of Charleston. I changed from line to Supply Corps in 1977. and after Supply Corps school went back to the Fleet for my mdependent supply tour on BIGELOW (DD-942) out of Mayport. After a Med deployment and a brief shore tour at the Naval Weapons Station. CHASN. I got out in 1980. I spent another eight years active and inactive in the Reserves, before finally resigning as an 0-5 "pork chop" in 1994. Meanwhile, in 1980 my civilian career took me to Pittsburgh, PA, where I was employed by Westinghouse and supported the Navy's nuclear power program. Two years later I joined the pharmaceutical industry as an indusnial engineer for Merck and moved to the suburbs of Philadelphia where I spent the next 15 years raising my family and moving around and up within the pharmaceutical business. In 1992 I became a "plank owner" of a start-up joint venture pharmaceutical company called Astra Merck, and we grew our business from S400 million in 1992 to over $4.5 billion in 1997. when I left as a result of the merger of Astra and Zeneca. 1 joined a software vendor called Strategic Technologies out of Atlanta and. after a spin-off (from IMS Health, the parent organization) and name change, I currently hold the position of senior vice president, Americas for the company now called SyNavAnt. We sell sales force automation software and interactive marketing services to the pharmaceutical industry. My wife, Debbie, and I are now empty nesters, with our two children out and on Uieir own. We are enjoying a good quality of life in Atlanta. I've gone to a couple of the local Atianta Chapter Alumni lunches and events. but business commitments usually conflict with the third Friday of every month! Hope this "update" helps the mailbag situation. I really enjoy reading Shipmate and keeping up with Companymates and Classmates through the column. I guess it's time for me to contribute a little bit. Non sibi!

Bob, your update was well worth the wait. Thanks for providing it, and I wish you better luck on getting to the luncheons.

Kevin Callahan provided an assessment of this season's tailgates during the home games. In his words, "best ever" and "it proves you don't need a victory to have a great party." Ouch! He pointed out a few folks for special thanks: Tim McClay, Scott Krajnik, and Craig Walenga (in Reserve!) who provided the cooking instruments and Ken Hadley for another fine Otter Creek Brewing Company product. Copper Ale. Jim Chapman emailed to say he had attended a luncheon in Norfolk with an interesting venue. The luncheon was in the wardroom of the battleship WISCONSIN, which is on display in Norfolk. Barbara and Dave Architzel also attended with Dave being the host as Commander, Mid Atlantic Region.

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Jim Chapman. Barb and Dave Architzel Dave Willman wrote to say that he and Bob Barnes were taking the Army-Navy fight to the student body at the Army War College. He reports that between faculty, students, and retirees they face off against 100 plus graduates of the Army School on the Hudson...and considers the odds acceptable.

Keeping in mind he was reporting prior to the Army-Navy game he said beating Army two years in a row put them in a pretty good position over the Woops and former Woops. Has anyone heard from either of them recently? Do we need to send in the Marines?

This next piece is really interesting. This is like the Christmas letter your wife says you must really read. Dave Stacy writes about a post 11 September experience in Europe. Here's what he has to say: After great deliberations stemming from the 11 September events, Mary Anne and I left in late September for Europe to celebrate our 28th (a great USNA Company, by the way) wedding anniversary. There were many highlights of the trip but by far the best was the rekindling of a wonderful friendship with Teresa and Craig Kissel, After 26 years of "no joy" in scheduling ranning rendezvous', we finally met up with Craig and Teresa in O'Hain, Belgium. They haven't changed a bit as you can see from the picture. As always they are tremendous fun. They anticipate Craig's job will keep him in Belgium another two years before coming home to this side of the Atlantic.

An unexpected highlight of the trip was the European, and more specifically the Parisian, reaction to the U.S. military actions in Afghanistan.

We were in Paris eating dinner the night the bombing started and a British couple engaged us in conversation to convey their support for the U.S. The next moming as I captured on film the early moming sun of the Champs-Elysees, a man our age came up behind me and asked in French if I were an American (gee, I wonder how he could have known that). Anticipating the worst, I told him yes, only to have him say (my French is very weak so I think this is what he said) "I am a proud Frenchman, but today I am an American. France is with you." The last time I was in Paris was on Youngster Cruise (that would be when there were Youngster Craises) and the reception of Americans was far different. What a nice surprise for me; you could have pushed me over with a puff of air It would appear the support for our efforts against terrorism is real.

Save the Date! luncheon April 12, 2002

Craig and Teresa Kissel in Belguim Dave, thanks for the interesting story. As the campaign pushes on we will need worldwide support to get this done. By the way, your comment on Youngster cruise qualifies you for the "really old guy" club.

Jim McGarrah emailed with news that Roger Nolan has taken over as Commander, Naval Reserve Readiness Command Region Northeast.

Roger and his wife Donna live in Newport, RI. The ceremony was held at the Naval War College on October 13th. In addition to his RedCom responsibilities, Roger is also serving as OpNav N45 on several months of active duty. Jim also said when he is not working his "day" job with Cingular, he continues to serve as commander. Engineering Field Activity Atlantic and as deputy commander of the SECOND Naval Construction Brigade. He and Nancy live in Atlanta.

McGarrah's and Nolan's in Newport Roger Engler has set up a '73 list on Yahoo to facilitate getting messages out to the Class quickly.

To subscribe send a blank email to: U S N A 7 3 subscribe@yahoogroups.com Roger signed off as "Roger Engler 732415." I looked at that number for a looong time before I figured it out...Alpha Code! TJ Wilson, 739541.

George Watt was telling me something very interesting about Classes in general and ours in particular. In his position he has established as his highest priority growth of the Alumni Association.

He was addressing a gathering of Class presidents/ fund-raisers recently and singled out our Class as a prime example of leadership in motion. We recently provided the Association funds necessary to re-institute all ' 7 3 past members for one y e a r This essentially brings us to 100% membership through December 2002. He was very happy about our support of his goals and proud to be a member of ' 7 3 .

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By the way, I ran into Tom Gallagher at a meeting in town here. He's retired from the Navy and working for a living. John Ashmore recentiy chauffeured me to New York. He had a seat in the cockpit...! was in IOC. Thanks for the hft, John.

That's just about it for this month. The other info you've provided me will get into the next issue.

Take care of yourselves and stay safe.

Non Sibi

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Annual Membership: 43% Life Membership: 30%

Pres: Steve Middleton 516 Green Forest Drive, Sevema Park, MD 21146 Corr Sec'y: LtCol John Brown, USMC (Ret.) 3928 Red Bird Lane, Woodbridge, VA 22193 h: 703-583-9713; c: 703-568-0385 e: jrbrown74@home.com Happy New Year! OK, now the nice thoughts are out of the way, welcome to January and the Dark Ages. First order of business for 2002 is to recognize the photogenic qualities of Dennis Tate, who starred in a commercial for his airline. His company obviously knew that a man from '74 would be the best to get the point across to potential customers. (Scribe note: this statement is based upon the concept that we are aging gracefully. If you have seen the commercial, you know at least Dennis is!)

Now, in the world of sports, I pose the following question; Who was not cheering enough? (Fred Hahndorf called and admitted his lack of cheering may have caused the problem and was sent to Main "O" by the scribe.) Navy football needs more fans, and as you will see in these photos of '74 tailgaters, our Class tried to do our part! But, we need more support! If you have the time next year and are in the area, come out and support Navy football. The team needs to hear from their fans and, as Alumni, we should definitely take an active part in supporting the Midshipmen who represent our school.

(Scribe note: For this past year, I must say that

Pam and Tom Luketich, Eileen and Skip Stocknick, and Kathryn and Ken Houston did a great job at these games throwing a party for all attendees at the home games. Additional Note: Do not ask Tom or his wife for parking lot directions.

For the Air Force game, Dan Driscoll and I ended up near the Pennsylvania-Ohio border when we asked where the Class was meeting.) As you can see in the pictures this month, the tailgate party brings out some smiles!

As far as the annual classic, Steve Middleton told me that the pre-Army party was great, but reports that John Branchflower may have to see his honor rep for not showing at the post game tailgate party even though he said he would be there! (Scribe note: reportedly Branch spent $250 on each Classmate during his holiday shopping, what a guy.)

Making the commitment section: From Charlie Cannon (Charlie.cannon@fmcti.com), the following letter needs your attention: As you know, Steve Middleton and I are co-chairmen of the Class of 1974 Legacy Gift Campaign.

Our Class has a goal to raise $ 1,000,000 in pledges over the next five years in order to fund a legacy gift restricted to supporting Naval Academy Admissions. I am writing this to provide an update to the Class on what we've accomplished since kicking-off the campaign this summerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;as well as to ask those Classmates who have not yet contributed to grab their checkbooks and pledge cards.

As of this writing, over 75% of our Classmates have been solicited via telephone calls. Additionally, several of us have networked via phone and email to make people aware of the campaign. We have now received pledges to the foundation of slightly over $300,000â&#x20AC;&#x201D;which is good, but not good enough!

I think Classmates should be aware that this legacy gift campaign only comes around once every ten years, so our next campaign won't be until 2011. The pledges for this campaign can be fulfilled over the next five years, i.e., you can pledge $500 to be paid $ 100 each year for the next five years. Also, I want to recommend the President's Circle, a society that can be joined for those comfortable with forking over $2,500 per year. For those in the Class who might be thinking of larger gifts, I would highly recommend joining the President's Circle as a way to gain

confidence on how the Naval Academy is using Foundation resources, plus it's a great way to reconnect to our school.

I'd be happy to answer any Classmate questions via email or by telephone (312-861-5733). If a Classmate reads this and remembers they've forgotten to make their pledge, they can always send a letter with their check and/or pledge amounts to: U.S, Naval Academy Alumni Association Foundation 291 Wood Road Beach Hall, AnnapoUs, MD 21402-5001 Be sure to add on the check or pledge letter "Class of 1974 Legacy Gift Campaign."

If we don't pick up the pace on our pledges, Middleton and I have agreed to enlist Daniel Steward to track down non-giving Classmates one by one. Thanks for your help, Conan!

Charlie, thanks for your personal efforts on behaffofUSNA. Now, for the "has anyone heard from" section: Where are Kolin Jan, Brad Stephan, and Jeff Liggio?

Don Loren (loren.donald@hq.navy.mil) is now OPNAV 763, (Scribe note: I have sent Don all ray "Victory at Sea" albums as a welcome back to the U.S. gift.) Don, now that you are a resident "striper," stand by for visits from all ofthe govemment contractors among us! Glad to have you and Moe back!

A final note. There was a super mmout at the memorial for Ken McBrayer . It was nice to see many Classmates take the time to honor Ken, talk to his wonderful family, and come back to USNA. Thanks to you all, especially Rusty KoUmorgen.

Enjoy the pix, send me some input if you have the time. Go Navy, Beat Army! Roamer sends.

Skip Stocknick, Buddy Caspari, and Bob Marshbura with Mr. Y's purse

'74:Dan Driscoll, Cli.ii lie Cuinon, Mitch Boswell, andTrav Middkioi

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Gary Roberts still ready to play 150 football

Barb and Art Showers. Art, you are a lucky man!

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Pres: R A D M Craig Quigley Sec y: CAPT Larry Warrenfeltz, USN 21 Colony Trail Drive, Mandeville, LA 70448 h: 985-626-4964; e: usna75scribe@hotmail.com Dear 'mates.

As Charlie Brown would say, "Auuugghh!" For the first time in history. Navy football had an "unperfect" season. The boys in blue overwhelmed no opponents, underwhelmed ten, and whelmed none.

Nevertheless, what the young men on both the Army and Navy football teams accomplished on 1 December is unimportant compared to what they will accomplish in the next five years. Their toughest opposition lies ahead of them. May the lessons they leamed in Veterans" Stadium serve them well as they join those of us who have eamed the title "Veteran."

I'm sad to report that we lost one of our own.

Donald Law passed away on 16 November 2001.

I'm sorry I don't have any details, but our thoughts and prayers go out to Don's family.

Marc Siedband enjoyed a visit from RADM Bob Phillips on 28 N o v e m b e r Marc writes: R.ADM Phillips is commander Atiantic division. naval facilities engineering command out of Norfolk. He was visiting a number of East Coast commands where his CEC officers are serving, so he stopped by NSWC Indian Head for a visit. It was great seeing him. After catching up on the last 26 plus years, we talked MILCON and other areas where the CEC community can provide support.

(It helps to have friends in high places.) I'm fortunate to have several superb CEC officers serving with me at Indian Head, including CDR Chris Kinsey '86 as my public works officer. Other grads at Indian Head include my Chief Staff Officer. CDR Peter Webb '83. While I m almost at the halfway point of this tour, it's clear that one of the more rewarding things about command is the privilege of working with such an outstanding group of officers, sailors, and civilians.

On a less happy note. John Moran and I were honored to attend the funeral for LCDR Vince Tolbert at Arlington National Cemetery. (A photo of the ceremony was on the final page of the December issue of the TROA Magazine.) Vince, one of the victims in the Pentagon on 11 September, was the son of our Second Class year company officer, tiien LCDR Otis "Butch" Tolbert. An intelligence officer. Vince left behind a wife and three children. CDR Tolbert. USN (Ret.), insisted on us calling him "Butch." He was delighted to see the two of us. Other than a bit of gray at the temples, he looked exactly as we remembered him. He flies for United Airlines out of San Francisco and will be retiring in the next few months. It was good to reestablish contact after all these years, but wish it had been under more pleasant circumstances.

Who would have thought that at our ages, our Classmates would be mentioned in the pages of Sports Illustrated? Bill Squires had a letter published in the 19 November issue. Two weeks before that, this item appeared in the "Go Figure" column of S/'s Scorecard section: "39.1 Punting average of John "Boomer" Stufflebeem at Navy from 1972 to '74, sixth best in Annapolis history. RADM Stufflebeem can now be seen conducting regular Pentagon press briefings on the war in Afghanistan.

John has done a fantastic j o b dealing with the Pentagon press. When did admirals leam such patience? If I had that job, I'd be tempted to step down from the podium and crack some of those talking heads together Certainly some sarcasm would creep in if 1 had to respond to the same goofy question

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three times in one day. Maybe Craig Quigley taught Boomer to be so suave and debonair Speaking of our illustrious president, Quigs filed this from the M i d d l e E a s t j u s t b e f o r e Thanksgiving: I'm writing this from Kuwait, where I'm accompanying General Tommy Franks on a Thanksgiving swing through several countries in his AOR, Was lucky enough to be asked to go TDY to CentCom for a couple months and jumped at the chance. Definite highlight of this trip has been the two night trips into Afghanistan—yes, Afghanistan. First night into Bagram Airfield north of Kabul, second night into Mazar e Shareef Franks met with five of the opposition leaders during the meetings, and I got to go along— living a piece of history, man! Was almost surteal sitting there drinking tea with these guys!

Back to Tampa in a couple of days, and I do get home with Bindy and our girls for Christmas. It will be the last guaranteed Christmas together for the four of us for a while. Older daughter Erin is applying to teach in the DoDDS system anywhere in Europe—the Gaeta tour gave her the itch! While younger daughter Courtney has enlisted in the Coast Guard and will enter basic training 15 January (going to be a Quartermaster). So this Christmas will be particularly precious for the four Quigleys!

Now let me get this straight—Craig, who is the number two public affairs officer in the Navy, is in-country, on the ground in Afghanistan while our fighter pilot admiral is giving press briefings in Washington? What's up with that? Just goes to show you that the Flower Children of '75 can do it all.

While Quigs and Boomer have been hogging the limelight, I know that other 'mates are out there working their rear ends off putting their destroyer squadrons, carriers, battle groups, and Marine Expeditionary Units in harm's way. Thanks, Heros!

Dan W i c k is a hero of a different sort. He sent an interesting update about how he and his family hope to make a difference in the world.

My wife and I have been working towards a life style change for some time now. We're entering the mission service. We've been very blessed, and it's time to serve others and also to spread the Gospel. We move to San Jose, Costa Rica in January and will be attending language school to learn Spanish. (I'm hoping that they can still teach this old dog some new tricks!)

Then towards the end of 2002, we'll be moving to Cartagena, Colombia where my wife and I will be working with a Christian school. It was founded about 50 years ago and has 1.000 students ranging from preschool to high school.

We'll be doing general administration, new program developmenL teaching, leadership training, and microenterprise development in the community. Cartagena is a safe haven in Colombia, located on the Caribbean coast. It's beautiful and rich in history, I was stranded in Colombia for four days during the 11 September attacks.

We're planning to be gone initially three years, and we'll then see what we're being called to do.

We're renting our home and moving our household into storage. This will be a difficult transition for our daughter but we're hoping she'll adapt as she attends a new school and meets new friends.

She'll attend an international school in Cartagena.

We're hoping that many will visit us when we're in Costa Rica and Colombia, If folks are interested in being updated on our mission or partnering with us in prayer or financially, they can email me at dwick@lam,org. We're excited and anxious to make the transition and get started.

I attended a Memorial Golf Tournament for Greg Martin in September in Ohio, It was a great tribute to Greg, The outpouring of love and respect from the entire community was amazing. He was honored as a true leader in the community, business, school, sports, charities, and church.

While there are still so many unanswered questions, it was an uplifting event to see the tribute paid to Greg, 1 spent time with his wife, Jill, and his sons. It's been a very difficult time for them losing a husband and father I ' m sure you have received President Craig Quigley's letter outlining our Class campaign to raise $1,000,000 to support the Academy's Academic Center I urge you to support this gigantic and important campaign. Graduating outstanding Navy and Marine Corps officers is as important today as it ever has been in the history of our alma mater The Academic Center helps keep future leaders in the good graces of the Ac Board and encourages motivated Mids to achieve their classroom potential—whether they are Dean's List stars or Anchorman candidates.

Desiree and George M e l n y c h e n k o have a new email address—geodes@earthlink.net.

Nancy and I took a vacation trip to Hawaii in early November for Ty A l d i n g e r ' s '74 retirement ceremony. On the deck of MISSOURI, on battleship row, next to ARIZONA Memorial, it was the most memorable retirement of my career. Ty and Charlie built a beautiful house overlooking the river in the heart of the Manoa Valley on Oahu. They may find us camped in a comer of their lanai some day— refusing to leave!

Sheila "Mac" and Bob Clark and Debbie and RADM Tom Donaldson also traveled to Paradise for Ty's retirement and for the Oceans 2001 conference in Honolulu. Nancy and I attended some of the Oceans events, but primarily we were there for rest, relaxation, and recharging our batteries. At a reception on board the Naval Oceanographic Office's ocean survey ship USNS SUMNER, I was surprised to find Dave Frost coming aboard. Frosty was in Hawaii from San Diego, representing OrinCon at several concurrent professional conferences.

As I've fought the cancer war during the last few months, I've been supported by an overwhelming number of emails, calls, and cards. (For scribes from other Classes—a serious health challenge will get you a lot of emails. I don't recommend it, though.

There's got to be better ways to fill your columns!)

However, the outpouring of support has given me the chance to reflect on families. Each of us has a family that extends far beyond the ties of blood and in-laws. For us, the bonds we formed on the banks of the Severn in the early '70s make us brothers.

Please know that I truly appreciate the prayers and thoughts of my USNA family. If you have time to attach some good gouge about what's going on in your life—well, your brothers want to Icnow!

Diane and Chris Cikanovich supported the slumping economy by taking a belated 25th Anniversary trip shortly after the 11 September attacks. No lack of courage in that house! Back home. Chick watched the HBO adaptation of Stephen Ambrose's Band of Brothers. In addition to an even greater appreciation for the sacrifices of the World War 11 generation, he saw the lessons for the War on Terrorism...

On a lighter note, I smiled when Easy Company got to raid Eagles Nest and drink Hitler's booze. Then I think of our boys in Afghanistan (Rex Estilow's

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son left with his Marine Expeditionary Unit in November). When they finally raid the buzzard's nest, what will theyfind?More camel droppings, I assume. But then there is the satisfaction. Will one of our Marine privates get the $25 million headhunter fee if hefindstherightcave?

Even though Chris has been in the corporate world for many years, it's good to know that he hasn't forgotten his roots...

By the way, you' 11 love this... I just sent an email to my team at work regarding a list of action items.

My boss commented on my "due immediately" direction to the staff, as being a bit military. He is British, (I told him to brace up,) But I explained that some habits take a while to cortect; while others remain just to entertain the common, less-disciplined folks. Enough for now, I have to go shine my shoes.

Laughter really is good medicine—and Chick is my candidate for Surgeon General. Mike Thumm dropped an email while he and Patti were home waiting for son Doug, daughter-in-law Mandy, and granddaughter Logan's Thanksgiving visit. Yes, we do have a lot to be thankful for...

Peggy and Jim Emery are in Burke, VA—in easy range of Annapolis, where they are champion fans of Navy sports, especially swimming (of course).

Their son Sean Emery '04 is swimming for Navy.

Jim says Coach Lew Lawrence is still at the Academy. According to Sean, he hasn't changed a practice set in all those years. Jim was talking to a Class of '85 swimmer in the gym. He asked Jim if Coach Lawrence still did . Of course, it was exactiy what Sean had just complained about. The Emery's took their youngest two to the Men's and Women's meets over Army-Navy weekend before driving to Philadelphia for the football game. Sean was hoping to help the men beat Army for the 10th time in a row. Under daughter Erin's '01 captaincy, the women won their 12th consecutive N-star last year.

Erin is now in Quantico, toughing her way through Da Basic School and hoping to get an MOS she likes.

Go U.S.A! Go Navy! Let's Roll! —Larry

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Annual Membership: 51% Life Membership: 33%

Pres: Chuck Gorum 146 Prince George St., Annapolis, MD 21401 h; 410-263-3337; e: cgorum@annap.infi.net Sec'y: Chuck Dirienzo 9309 Newfound Way, Elk Grove, CA 95758-4002 h: 916-691-1556; e: cldjr@earthlink.net Hello, Classmates! First of all, some business for those of you who like to communicate electronically. The Class listserv has been changed. We have moved to Yahoo! Groups. To subscribe, send a blank email tousna76-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. You do not have to have a Yahoo account to be a member of the list. However, if you want to be able to go to the group to view pictures, retrieve files and view the member list, you will need a Yahoo account. We are keeping the Topica list. That will be reserved for communications to Classmates that is not Class or service related. If you are an e-member ofthe Topica list and do not want to be a member anymore, send a blank email to usna76unsubscribe@topica.com. Also, my home email is now cldjr-76@home.com, my work email is charles.l.dirienzo.jr@intel.com. Now on to the Class news!

I got a note from Larry Raithel (Iraithel @ titan.com). He retired three years ago and is now

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with Titan Systems in Tysons Comer, VA. Larry has been married for 25 years and has four kids, two boys in college and two girls following.

Timothy Farrell, (Tim.Farrell@btintemet.com), has asked me to remind those of you that are not Life Members that the Association is currently offering us a very good deal. Give it some thought. He is moving to the Philadelphia area in July and is already in the transition mode. Tim would be grateful for any "networking" contacts anyone could give him.

After a few false starts, I was finally able to track down Brad Clark. He is still living in Lake Forest, CA and is the program manager of the Predator Program.

Rick Hepburn, P.E. (rhepburn@noesisinc.com), retired 1 October, as a captain. His last job in the Navy was CO SUPSHIP Bath, ME. Rick and his wife, Debby, have settied in Manassas, VA and works as project engineer for Noesis Inc. out of Arlington, VA. Here is his contact info; Noesis Inc., 4200 Wilson Blvd. Suite 900, Ariington, VA 22203; 703-741-0300 x 1121; fi 703-741-0310; cell: 703-409-8344; Manassas o: 703-369-2924 x 205.

Other than that, it has been a very quiet month. I would also like to remind you that we will be holding Class elections. We still, as of this writmg (early November) have not worked out all the details. As soon as we have it allfiguredout, you'll be notified!

Keep those cards and letters coming!

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Pres: CAPT Richard "Rick" White, USN 1404 Hunting Wood Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 w: 202-781-0938; h: 410-295-0089 e: (w) WhiteRW@navsea.navy.mil; (h) betwhite@erols.com Sec'y: Bob Sanderson 210 Autumn Chase Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 h; 410-571-6267; e: mbsanderson@earthlink.net From the Yard By now we should be through licking the wounds inflicted on us by our arch-rival and comrade-inarms in Philadelphia's legendary Veterans Stadium on 1 December 2001. Needless to say, it was a long and frustrating aftemoon from beginning to end, with one bright spot being Navy's final touchdown drive and two-point conversion led by our thirdstring (and hopefully next year's starting) quarterback, Craig Candeto '04. Also, for those of you who may not have heard. Naval Academy Director of Athletics, Chet Gladchuk, announced on 9 December 2001 that Paul Johnson will be Navy's 36th head football coach. According to the press release, "Johnson comes to Navy from Georgia Southern, where he has posted a 62-9 (.873) record, won two straight I-AA National Championships (1999 and 2000), five straight Southern Conference championships and has been named the Division I-AA National Coach of the Year four consecutive times (1997-2000)." Here's hoping that VADM John Ryan '67 was correct when he stated, "I believe ycMS from now people will point to 9 December 2001 as the day the Naval Academy tumed around its football program."

In other local news, it looks like Sam Locklear's time as the Commandant of Midshipmen has quickly drawn to a close (has it been two years already?); at last report, he was scheduled to be transferred sometime in December 2001. Since we

celebrated Sam's arrival at USNA with a party at the 'Dant's, it was only fitting that we celebrated his impending departure with another party at the 'Dant's, which was held on 8 December 2001. The turnout was quite respectable with about 50 Classmates in attendance, including Sue and Dave Aland (Aland.David@hq.navy.mil), Lauren and Dan Beach (Beachds@navseadn.navy.mil), Joni and Doug Briganti (HawaiiDoug@aol.com), Henry Brus (ShoeEagle@aol.com), Nancy and Chris Cain (CainCC@NAVSEA.NAVY.MIL), Vickie and Sean Carroll (SCarroll@EGGINC.com), Marta McCave and Rich Faulkner (richard.faulkner® lmco.com), Kathy and Chris Feeney (feeney8050@ aol.com), Mary and Mark Finley (Mark.T.Finley® bge.com), Kathye and John Geary (GearyJWt^ NAVSEA.NAVY.MIL), Jan and Ken Graber (GraberKA@NAVSEA.NAVY.MIL), Barb and John Graham (jogra@erols.com), Joanne and Clark Handy (HANDYC@war.wyeth.com), Rhonda and Ron Hertwig (ron.dahertwig @erols.com). Sherry and Cary Hithon (HithonC@NAVSEA.NAVY.MIL), Deb and Jeff Holloway (jlh03@cho.litton-marine.com), Floyd Houston (fliouston@erols.com), Karen and Duane Heughan (Heughan.Duane@nhc.navy.mil), Mary Ann and Eric Johnson (Brillo8235 @aol.com). Bob Kautter (bkautter@epsilonsystems.com), Beth and Jim Kelly (Kelly3112@aol.com), Bob Kennedy (rckennedy@computer.org), Kevin Kinports (dmh@tidalwave.net), Carol and Mike Kuhn (cakuhn@juno.com), Trish and Peter Lantry (PETER.LANTRY@ey.com), Shelton Lee (SHELTONLEE@aol.com), Linda Garrard and Jim Lochry (jim.lochry@sensystech.com), Pam and Sam Locklear (samlock@erols.com), Carol and Rich "Tug" McGraw (RICHARD.J. MCGRAW.JR@saic.com), Laura and Jerry Miller (president@earl-ind.com), Candyce and Skip Miller (smiller@progeny.net), Jane and Bill Millward (wmillward@akgroup.com). Ginger Desisti and Jerry Nosky (BlueSlider7@aol.com), Susan and Mike Reed (Reed77960@cs.com), Barbara and Dave Sanders (SandersD® SVCDGN.EGGINC.com), Michelle and Bob Sanderson (mbsanderson@earthlink.net), Pam and Dave Schubert (schubed@onr.navy.mil). Cookie and Ron Sticinski (ronjs@us.ibm.com), Marilyn and Bill Stulb (wkstulb@aol.com). Sue and Rich Taylor (Taylor_Richard@tmac.com), Gen and Rich Thompson (rthompsn@erols.com), John Thorp (john.thorp@bge.com), Kathy and Owen Thorp (thorp@usna.edu), Cheryl and Pierre Thuot (thuot@erols.com), Lorraine and Fred Vogt (Fred.Vogt@daapgea050.apgea.army.mil), Betty and Rick White (WhiteRW@navsea.navy.mil), Karen Shain and Dave Williams (williamsdt @hotmail.com), and Linda and Mark Worrillow (MARK77_97@juno.com). I understand that there's a significant amount of photographic evidence that was being developed, and I expect to have some of it available for the next issue, as well as whatever I've been able to leam about Sam's next assignment. In the meantime, you'll just have to enjoy the news in this month's Class Column; so on to the "Mail Bag": From the Mail Bag Throughout the years, Rey Arellano (raarellano @sprintmail.com) would get the urge to write something to Shipmate but somehow time would just slip by. Well, according to Rey, "A couple of big things happened this past summer; and after reading exhortations in the October issue to send more emails, I decided now's the time!" Here's Rey's latest update.

Shipmate, January-February 2002

He retired back in March 1999, and although he went through the same anxiety we all experience when transitioning to the civilian sector, he was extremely lucky that a former CO. CAPT Dana Fuller. SC. USN (Ret,), thought enough to keep track of Rey and offer him a job at Ryder System. Inc.. in Miami. FL. In fact, Rey was within a week of accepting a position with an information technology consulting company in Norfolk, VA. when Dana gave him a call saying. "Rey. I think I have an opportunity you should take a look at." The next weekend, Rey and his wife, Rowena. were on their way to Miami! Since it also happened to be Valentine's Day weekend that year. Rey admits that he. "scored some good points with Rowena!"

It didn't take long for Rey to decide lo sign on with Ryder, so the Arellanos traded San Diego (with its dry summers and remote earthquake probabilities) for Miami (with its humid summers and much higher hurricane probabilities!). Rey's first assignment was as project manager for the Y2K remediation of Ryder's financial application. After successfully completing that task, he was assigned as the Project Manager for the implementation of SAP's financial modules in Ryder's subsidiaries in Argentina. Brazil. Mexico, and the United Kingdom. Rey says that he's got a "new-found respect for anyone who has to do 100% travel." Luckily. Rowena was able to join him for a couple of weeks each in Buenos Aires and London (which once again got him a few "more good points").

The summer of 2001 brought two significant events for the Arellano family; the graduation of their son. Ron Arellano '01. from the Naval Academy (see photos below); and Rons marriage at the Naval Academy Chapel on 7 July 2001 to the former Marra Rodriguez of Baltimore. MD. There was good representation of Naval Academy Alumni at the wedding, including some '77 Classmates and their wives; namely, Karen and Peter Filkins (filkins@alum.mit.edu), and Pam and Dave Schubert (dave72I @aol,com). By the time you read this. Ron will have started nuclear power training in Charleston. SC, on his way to becoming a submariner.

Rowena and Rey Arellano with their son, Ron, at USNA Class of 2001 graduation.

Remember to Votel Board of Trustees Ballots will be in your March Shipmate Shipmate, January-February 2002

Then from Dave Williams (williamsdt @hotmail.com):

Rey Arellano and his father, Rafael, at Class of 1977 graduation More recently, Rey had the great pleasure of catching up with Classmates and fellow submariners Tom S t e n s t r o m and D a n S h i n e g o (shinegod@hq.southcom.smil.mil). Believe it or not, both were working at U.S. Southem Command in a building that happens to be across the street from Ryder! Tom had found Rey's name in the Service Academy Business Resource Directory; he was doing that "network" thing as part of his own transition to the civilian sector Happily, Tom was hired on by a local company in short order, a fine example of how much in demand our training and experience is. Dan continues to serve our country; he's projected to roll in a year, and the detailer has a follow-on assignment in mind for him. Dan says he's eager to get back to the Navy/submarine community to close out his career after spending three years with the Army/WOOP types! That's all from Rey for now; he sends his regards to all.

Shortly after submission of last month's column, Bruce "Rocket M a n " Campbell (bruce .campbell@gsfc.nasa.gov) started a chain of emails among his "Skate" 18th Company Classmates.

Since many ofthe emails seem to be written in some secret code, I've decided to reprint them as close to verbatim as possible. Let's hope enough of you have your codebooks with you to decipher them.

First from Bruce: My kiss-butt roommate, Jim "Cardo" Cardosi (cardosjj@cpf,navy,mil), just transferred off to Hawaii for a one-year unaccompanied gig (Cindy and the remaining kids—his oldest Jimmie is in Pensacola at flight training!—are staying in Jacksonville, FL). I don't know what he's doing there besides practicing on hot dogs, but Cindy gave me his new email address, and it is reflected above.

Maybe he'll send a note and fill us in on what the taxpayers are paying him so much to do (probably carrying some admiral's coffee cup around)," N e x t from R o b e r t " C r e a m s " C r e a m e r (creamerr002 @ hawaii .rr.com): Update on "Cardo." He's living in the BOQ at Marine Corps Base Hawaii (Kaneohe Bay) across the street from my house on base. Yeah, everything you've heard is true, Jimbo has finally seen the light and is sucking up to the Corps for protection. Seems all those "Tad" checks he's amassed from the P-3 community have matured and he requires a first rate protective detail. Now I'm not cheap, but I can be bought, and well of Dosi just happened to have the right stuff! He has become quite aggressive in the short time shared with the Marines, why just last week he was over here "Gunnin' down ol' Bin Laden" courtesy of Cool Breeze's great offerings, shoots pretty good for a squid! Hope all are well, who'dah thunk World War III would look like this? Semper Fi!

How wonderful! Cardosi in Hawaii! Now there's another 18th Skater I can visit when I come out and do my Reserve duty. I ran into Bob Sanderson (mbsanderson@earthlink.net) at the All-Classes Homecoming Reception (in October) (pretty poor showing for old '77), but for those of us who did manage to find time to attend, it was good seeing friends again. Now Bob passes on to me from Bruce that there's some confusion as to what I do in Hawaii as a Reservist. What confusion can there be? I'm on the MarForPac G-3 Staff working with the Exercise Branch. I go out there two times a year for about three weeks each time (rather than trying to fund a round trip ticket each month from Maryland). Is it a good deal? Yes and no. Yes, because I can get all my drills and AT done in a shorter, more compressed period of time, and I get a chance to see fellow Classmates, like Shawn Morrisey (SBMMLM@aol,com), Rob Creamer (when he's in town), and now Jim Cardosi! I usually stay at the Lockwood Hall BOQ at Pearl Harbor when I'm out there. Timeframes: April and August. The "no" part of it is being away from work for three weeks at a time...you know how it can be. ..work piles up. And just for information I left the world of support contracting last July and have joined the ranks of a civil servant working for PMA-208, Aerial Targets and Decoys, Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, MD, I believe they call that "slob" Country... being as how I run into Doug from time to time.

Take care, I8ers!"

Now a rebuttal from Jim "Cardo" Cardosi: Hey guys, you gotta love my old roomie. Settled somewhat here in paradise but haven't seen much with the state of current events. Still owe Shawn Morrisey a call; problem is his PaCom pals are keeping me at work all hours! Hooked up with Creams twice as he lives down the street—I'm occupying "guest quarters" in the BOQ at KBay—sure beats the Geo-bach rooms the Navy has in Pearl—added benefit of P-3s nearby that I hope to fly sometime when things calm down.

Geo-bachelorhood is the pits—wouldn't recommend—expecting to do this for one year—PacFlt Director for Training—although I have been "cross-decking" in Ops recently. It's as close to the fleet as I can get and I work with good folks.

Looking forward to reunion 25—hard to believe it's been that long since my nightly trips to the library so Brace could have the room to himself— not that he spent much time there anyway— always in the wardroom watching Star Trek. Do think of our time together at boat school often— even though I'm not good about cortespondence.

All the best.

And Dave "Mankirk" K i r k m a n (dkirkman @holdenonline.com) adds his two cents: Now this email 1 like—it has all your actual email addresses rather than address book aliases I can't use! (I didn't know anyone had found Mortissey since his time in England.) It sounds like all you pukes are having a really rough time in Hawaii—1 know it really sucked when I was there (ha-ha). I have just moved to Minneapolis after taking a new job as vice president and chief technology officer for Holden Communications, a privately-held direct marketing firm that provides print, mail, product fulfillment, and teleservices to publishers and Fortune 1000 companies. (If you call Intuit to order Quicken or TurboTax, you're talking to us. Nearly every magazine subscription renewal letter you get is from us. And so on...) I took the job in February 2001, but didn't move until July because we were waiting for the arrival of our first (yes, first) child, Katherine Rose, bom on 22 March 2001, She's growing like a weed and keeping life interesting.

We're just getting settled and making room in the garage for a snow blower,, .1 saw a few of you at the 20th reunion and am looking forward to the

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25th. We'll probably go for the week and visit Williamsburg or the DC area as a part of the trip.

I get to see Ben Stein (landetwins@home.com) more than most of you—we lived in Denver for seven years (where he is sssistant treasurer of the state!), and I travel back routinely because of business. We stopped in on Campbell over the holidays last year while doing the tourist thing in Washington, DC (doesn't seem like ten months ago...). We ought to see what we can schedule on our own around the 25th for those coming— maybe spot our own "headquarters" as well. Anybody heard from Corky? He told me about three days before his retirement he was headed to Birmingham to sell for a pharmaceutical firm, but I heard he ended up in NJ in an investment banking firm. What's the straight gouge?

Finally from Victor M. "Corky" Gardner III (corky.gardner@gs.com) via Jim "Cool Breeze" Gould (gould.james@cnap.navy.mil): I retired from the Marine Corps last summer Our Classmate, Pete Grieve (peter.grieve @gs.com), told me about Goldman Sachs and I applied. After three rounds of interviews, I was hired for the Philly office. I had been stationed at NAS Willow Grove for three years before my tour, and we had liked the area. I started in August 2000 and went to six months of training on Wall Street and lived in NYC, commuting home on weekends.

I started in Philly full time in Febmary 2001. We provide investment advisory services for high networth families. It's a great company and I'm really enjoying the team I'm working with. We meet some interesting people, Renee and I have three daughters. Our twins are high school seniors, and we have looked at a bunch of colleges this summer. Our youngest girl will be in 7th grade. Here's my contact information: Goldman, Sachs & Co., Private Wealth Management; 1735 Market St, 26th Floor; Philadelphia, PA 19103; 215-656-7872/ 800-832-3130; f; 215-656-7853.

Owen Thorp (thorp@usna.edu) recently determined that the Class of '77 has five sons and daughters belonging to the Class of '05 (that he's aware of). They are Jason Holloway '05, son of Deb and Jeff Holloway (jlh03@cho.litton-marine.com); John McCarthy '05, son of Barbara and Dan McCarthy; lyier McDonald '05, son of Kim and Brad McDonald; Rebecca Smith '05, daughter of Marsha and Bruce Smith (bsmith77@erols.com); and Daniel Tilgner '05, son of Maura and Brad Tilgner. (Owen offered to compile a list of all of our Classmates who have a son or daughter currently attending USNA, so if any of you know of any current Mids with '77 parents, please let Owen know.) Owen also reports that all continues to be well at USNA for him. He was just accepted into the Permanent Military Professor (PMP) program, which allows him to stay at USNA and teach until statutory retirement. In Owen's words, "It is indeed an honor for me to be here teaching Mids, and I really love it. I still live on the yard, so if anyone is in the area, please stop by and say, 'hello'."

Class Communication Once again (for those of you with short memory spans), here's a brief review of the basic 25th Reunion information. It's scheduled for the weekend of 20-22 September 2002, which is one week before Homecoming weekend. The Dinner Dance is scheduled from 6 p.m.-TBD at the Annapolis Marriott Waterfront on Friday, 20 September 2002, and includes a cocktail hour (with light hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar), a buffet dinner (with complementary wine), and dancing (to the music of a DJ). Due to space constraints, this event is limited to Classmates and one guest only. The tailgate party (which is open to Classmates and any number of guests) will start at 9 a.m. on Saturday, 21 September 2002, and continue until approximately

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6 p.m. (broken up intermittently by watching Navy pounce the Northwestem Wildcats, of course!). It will be catered by O'Leary's, and include both a small moming brunch and a full aftemoon lunch (with drinks appropriate to each occasion, of course).

As of early December 2001, we've determined that the cost of the complete weekend package for the Dinner Dance and Tailgate Party will be approximately $150 per person. Also, due to seating limitations, you will not be able to purchase reservations for the dinner dance only; they will only be offered as part the complete weekend package. The cost of the tailgate party only will be approximately $60 per person (children under 10 years old are free).

We've reserved a block of 200 rooms for Friday and Samrday nights (125 rooms at the Annapolis Marriott Waterfront (410-268-7555) and 75 rooms at the Sheraton Barcelo Annapolis (410-266-3131), which is just outside of town in Parole), and reservations can still be made. I'd also like to remind everyone to please verify their contact information with the Alumni Association, since we plan to use their records for our reunion mailings. To verify and update your listing, simply go to the "Alumni Only" link at www.usna.com, look-up your record, and make any changes that are needed. You don't want to miss out on the fun simply because we didn't know how to contact you!

Closing Remarks I hope that everyone's had a safe and happy holiday season and started the new year off with a firm resolve to be more optimistic about Navy athletics.

After going 0-10 on the football field, we can only get better, right? Maybe a solid pummeling of Army on the basketball court will provide the right dose of medicine to cure whatever's been ailing us on the field. If you're ever at one of the home basketball games, look for me and Michelle sitting five rows behind the Navy bench. In the meantime, remember the words of that famous Naval hero, "Go Navy!" —Bob Sanderson

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Annual Membership: 16% Life Membership: 72%

Pres: Arch Griffin Sec'y: Vince Balderrama 45 Littie Fawn Drive, Shelton, CT 06484 e: VBalderrama@Sikorsky.com Class Web site: http://usnal978.org Here's more on our Class of '78 Ken Waldie Memorial Fund: The Class of '78 has established a fund in honor of Ken "Waldo" Waldie. Donations will be used to fund appropriate remembrances of Waldo that are representative of the life he led, fulfill our own needs as a Class and certainly include the wishes of his wife, Carol, and his children. John Ehlers has been in contact with Carol and is working to identify the family's desires while your Class officers are identifying Class objectives. More details will be provided in future Class Shipmate columns and the Class Website at usnal978.org.

Contribution checks should be made out to "USNA Class of 1978," with "Ken Waldie" written on the memo line. Checks should be mailed to our Class Treasurer, Kevin Liddy, at: Kevin Liddy, 55 Knobb Hill Road, Milford, CT 06460-7244. Additionally, Waldo's employer, Raytheon, has established a Raytheon Scholarship Fund for the children of Raytheon employees who were lost. Should you also desire to send donations to this memorial, they

should be should be made to: Kovalcin, Waldie, Gay, Hall Education Trust, Mellon Private Asset Management, 1 Boston Place, 10th Floor, Boston, MA 02108-4402.

With all that's happened over the last few months, I've had tons of email. Please bear with me over the next couple of months as I sort through it all and separate the wheat from the chaff If you've sent me something that hasn't appeared by the next couple of columns send me a "sledgehammer email" to awake the cobwebs. On to what I've gleaned so far...

Charlie Love (clove@triton-network.com) sent a quick update. A year after taking a start up company public, he was helping to liquidate it. He admitted it was a "crappy job" he had to do and confessed to his hating to be the guy "left to tum out the lights." Throughout it all, he said he was still working to get the best retum for shareholders. He was doing his best despite a horrible telecom market and being saddled with a weak CEO—who he says, obviously wasn't ex-military since he didn't know anything about leadership. (Hmm, Charlie, does the phrase "couldn't lead a pack of cowards down the backslope of a hill, in a full retteat" fit the guy?) Charlie now, has accepted an offer to retum to Raytheon in McKinney, TX. After 14 years in the missile business, Charlie will now work quality for ground based (read Army customer) electrooptics with Improved Targeting Acquisition System (ITAS) and TOW fire and forget. He and his family will move back to Texas from their current location—Orlando. While they'll miss Mickey Mouse, Charlie says at least then they can get some good Mexican food! His eldest. Brae (18)—a senior in high school—is okay moving back to his old school to graduate, lye, 14 years old, is happy since he already got cast as the Nutcracker Prince in Lake Cities Ballet production over the holiday season Paul "Rock" Russo (work e: co_rich@cnrc. navy.mil or russop@cnrc.navy.mil; home: pauljohnmsso@ureach.com) is still working as the CO of Navy Recmiting District Richmond, Headquartered in Richmond, VA. His recmiting district's territory includes all of northem Virginia as well as down to the Tidewater area, so he occasionally gets a chance to visit with other USNA graduates (but not as often as he would like). Paul will be in Richmond another year, and then—who knows. Anyone can reach him through his work email address.

He'll be even happier if you bring in a potential recruit—you always have to keep thinking about those quotas!

A few of you sent in emails saying we should offer congratulations to Mike Moore (moorem @dg.navy.mil) for his assumption of command as Commodore of Maritime Pre-positioning Ship Squadron Two, aka CoMPSron TWO. I guess we should also offer condolences 'cuz his command is in DIEGO GARCIA. Mike also sent me an email to provide clarification on the "good deal." He wrote that the he actually relieved fellow Classmate Tom McKeon on 25 September Tom is headed back to JTASC in Norfolk VA. Mike's new command is the largest squadron in the Navy, with 12 merchant ships loaded with USMC equipment and other war supplies and permanently forward deployed to DIEGO GARCIA in the Indian Ocean. Mike claim "It's luxurious sea duty in a beautiful location" (sure, and r m a 6' 8" forward trapped in a 5' 4" body, but I'll believe you if you believe me). The only unfortunate thing about he claims is that it's a one year unaccompanied tour. There aren't any Classmates out there, but Mike does have a great time swapping Classmate stories with one of his merchant Shipmate, January-February 2002

ship captains, Walter Purio (Kings Point '78). Wally was a ringleader in their infamous Baby SWOS Class in Coronado. He's now captain of the CAPE J.\C0B. Mike says DIEGO GARCIA used to be a quiet place, but it's not so anymore with the war on terrorism. But he says it still remains one ofthe safest places on earth to live. So if there are any paranoid Classmates who are looking for a safer PCS, you just might want to be Mike's relief next year. He encoiu^ges you to "call your detailer"! While he's not sure what the record is for consecutive Classmates relieving Classmates, he says he's willing to try to break—further incentive he says for you to call that detailer! Any takers out there? Anyone off course and passing by feel free to look him up.

Back in the beginning of October, Anne Scaffidi wrote to say that her husband Ralph Scaffidi (Scaft"idiRP@phdnswc.navy.mil) was among those recalled to active duty. At the time she said that he would be gone for one to two years. 1 hope it mns out to be less time. Rumor control also says that Jock Maloney, Tim "McGoo" Murphy and Bill Hession were also among those recalled to active duty.

On some other sttay hits...CAPT Tom Trudell is at N78WF, Aviation Safety and Aviation Plans and Policy, in Crystal City. CAPT Jim Carr (RO@enterprise.navy.mil) is the Reactor Officer aboard ENTERPRISE (the salt water ship not the star ship). Rick Wren is CO of CARL VINSON. Rick Martinez is the naval attache in Jakarta. Dave Ireland wants to get onto the email train. His address is: FiveIrelands@aol.com. In September, Vance Moore (CNRSEMooreV@CNRSE. NAVY.MIL) moved from San Diego to Jacksonville. He started a job there at Information Network Systems. The "Seventh Sign" has finally arrived— John Young finally got married on 2 June 2001.

No details, no spouse name—must be SECRET NOFORN (but I have my spies looking into it.).

Chuck Lowther (CLowther@hawaii.rr.com or clowther@stanfordalumni.org) got in his first Shipmate update in 23 years. After graduation he got married, went to TBS, then IOC and headed out to 3/5 at Camp Pendleton. He did the usual grunt routine—Platoon Commander, etc. He "suffered" as the Guard Officer, then XO of the Barracks in Bermuda between '81-'84. His daughter, Claire, was bom during their tour there. In '86 he paid penance as the Combat Cargo Officer for Phibron 5 in San Diego. In '86 he went out to Hawaii. He also went solo in the pattern that year (divorced). A couple of company commander tours, a couple of 0-4 passovers, then a short tour in Desert Storm ensued. That was followed by 15 months off in CIVDIV where he traveled around the world (Africa, Asia, Europe and New Zealand). He says he spent most of his severance pay but had a fantastic year! Once back home to Hawaii, Chuck took a few classes at University of Hawaii before he got a fellowship to Stanford. He graduated from Stanford in June '93 with a masters in stmctural engineering. He went into the construction field.

Two years was spent in SoCal building pump stations, before Healy Tibbitts Builders in Hawaii hired him. (It's a marine construction company (piers, wharves, outfalls, etc).) He was the project manager for three projects in Pearl Harbor totaling $57 million, but now he's an active duty LtCol at MARFORPAC. He too was among the involuntarily activated. In his case, he's not unhappy about it.

He'd like to hear from Classmates who are in Hawaii or just passing through. Thanks for the update.

Chuck, and don't wait another 23 years to give us another one!

Charlene and Skip Bayes finally sold their house in Florida. Since 1 March of 2001, the house had been empty while it underwent renter damage repairs. They put it on the market 1 May, had two closings fall through due to buyer's problems, but on 23 October, the third closing went through! Needless to say, they were thrilled! They were happily looking for a new house in Prince William County.

Skip accepted a better employment offer for the family as a whole with the Marine Corps Systems Command (MarCorSysCom) in Quantico. His last day at Dynetics, Inc in Crystal City was Friday, 2 November He's now a civil servant. He'll be working for a Colonel who is the program manager for the Marine Air Ground Task Force Expeditionary Family of Fighting Vehicles (MEFFV). It's responsible for the research, development, and procurement of the replacement (2018-2022 timeframe) for the Marine Corps' family of Light Armored Vehicles (LAV) and the Ml Al Common Main Battle Tank (MBT). His new position is assisting science and technology applications, plus congressional work.

It's the type of work he did during his last Navy tour Needless to say Skip was really excited about the new job! No more "slugging" to Arlington— the commute to Q-town is just 15 minutes with no traffic! Plus, being with Marines, you know what his lunchtime routine will b— PT. He'll be in the best shape he's ever been. Who knows maybe a new higher and tighter haircut might be in the works— okay, let's not get too carried away here. Reality check—a new job as a civil servant with Marines won't necessarily mean a complete makeover from 27 years of Navy habits! (Especially 20 years plus as a Naval Aviator). As for the rest of the clan, all is well. Their son. Ken, is pursing college fulltime and daughter, Angela, had started modeling classes with Casablancas in Alexandria.

Chris "Dwarf' Nichols (ctn@CG58.Navymil) sent a "thanks" for the print on his and Leslie's nuptials. He had a "footnote" to that article—about a week before he left to pick up his ship on deployment (PHILIPPINE SEA), Leslie took a pregnancy test.

Well, she passed with flying colors. The baby is due in March. Of course as Dwarf puts it—"All my esteemed companymates can't stop laughing."

"What's up wit dat?" he asked. Well...perhaps it's because most of us are just starting to get giddy with the possibility that soon (if not already) we'll be empty nesters and back to a duo act on the home.

Heck, diapers are the furthest things from our minds (while on the other hand it could be around the corner—for us.) Perhaps, they also find a certain irony in the fact that you'll be eligible for Social Security benefits before the kid graduates from college!

But seriously, we're all happy for you and Leslie.

Besides, you can now join a unique group of the chronologically dyslexic (umm, marry, career, retire, kids) along with Jack Christensen, Rich Polek and Strom Thurmond. As for all the ribbing—hey, that's what Classmates are for If we didn't luv ya' we wouldn't do it. (Well yeah, we still would, but it wouldn't be that funny.) I'm sure everyone saw the picture on the front page of about every newspaper in the U.S. and Europe of a ship launching cruise missiles at the start of our war on the Taliban, That was Chris' ship. While he says they "were a very small part of a very, very large strike" that day, he added that they "were proud to be one of the leaders." He's proud of the his ship and Helo Det team and said it's populated by some of the finest Blue Jackets with whom he's had the pleasure to serve. He's got a number of Alumni among the wardroom: Andrew Lynch '00 is his MPA division officer, Syl Joseph '97 is Navigator, Ryan

Posey '99 is new onboard, John Chavous '00 is First Lieutenant, Jason Vogt '91 has one of the toughest jobs in the world—being Dwarf's OPS Officer, Tiff Landis '96 and Ingrid Muller '97 fly the SH-60's in his Helo Det, (HSL-48 det 9). He had tremendous things to say about each and everyone of them but I'll pass them on to their own Class secretaries so they can get kudos in their columns. Like any CO with a good crew, Chris added that he, "could say good things about every one of my officers, chiefs, and crew." He echoed when he wrote what we have all known, and what has been a reason why we serve and served (and what the rest of America is coming to learn again), "I wish all of America could meet and talk to all of them— they are my inspiration every day and the reason I thank God I'm in the Navy." Traer words were never spoken. Unfortunately, he needs to find better inspiration and incentive for his crew—he had told them that they get Monday off after every Navy victory. While they are appreciative ofthe thought, most asked, "Why can't you be a Florida fan?"

Well, you all know how many Mondays they had off! (Should've used the point-spread plan, Chris.)

With college basketball season underway, try it again—but I hope (and so does your crew, I'm sure) you are a UCONN Women's fan. Hurry home. Pops.

Kevin Carmody (kevin_cannody@spacesaver. com) was among those at the little mini-reunion party known as Chris and Leslie's wedding. You may have noticed him in the second row of the photo in the October Shipmate. Kevin and his family live in Madison, WI. He's part owner and sales VP of SpaceSaver Corporation (they make high density mobile storage). He invites any Classmate who makes it to Dairy land to "give a shout." You can reach him at his email address or at Spacesaver Corporation, in Fort Atkinson, WI; 920-563-0502 Bob Scbwaneke, (c6fn4@c6f.navy.mil) also sent "float email." He included a picture of himself (Sixth Fleet Suppo/N4) and fellow captain Classmates, Charlie Hautau (CO, LASALLE, AGE 3 and Sixth Fleet Flagship), Mark Ferguson (DESRON 18 at the time) taken on about 14 September onboard LASALLE. They were all out at sea at the same time in the Med. Fergy had come over for some meetings at Sixth Fleet when the photo was taken. On 7 October, Dan Holloway relieved Mark.

Charlie was also there, and took some pics of the three of them. Mark is now in DC as the head Navy dude in the Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA).

Charlie and Bob both leave the LASALLE this summer ('02). It looks like Bob will return to Norfolk, but at the time he sent the email he hadn't any info from the detailers (at least nothing I can pubhsh...not announced yet). As for the picture.

Bob explained that they decided to take it without "hats (that's "covers," Bob), so all could see we still had hair..." We follically-challenged appreciate your boast.

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Matt Elias (MPGEE@aol.com) wrote that John Kurowski is still at Morgan Stanley in Tallahassee and doing well. Sadly, John's father passed away the Sunday before the World Trade Center attacks.

Either one of those would be tough enough but both two days apart was incredibly traumatic. (Our belated sympathies, John). John retired from the Reserve a year or two ago and it's a good thing he did.

He was an intelligence officer and his last drill assignment was in an anti-terrorist cell at CentCom. Of course, with retirees also being subject to recall he (and many us) are never really too far from the looong reach of the Navy! (Just keep brushed up on those moves, John, so you can evade like you used to do those tacklers([the Plebe year Michigan game excepted). John and Trish have one daughter, Annie (8). Matt said it was quite obvious from his conversation with John that "she is the apple of her Dad's eye" (but then aren't all daughters?). John and Trish are also in the middle of the one-year process of adopting a daughter from China. John told Matt that Rodger Welch is the CAG on TEDDY ROOSEVELT. Actually, Rodger sent an email that lays the record straight that '78 is half of all the carrier aviation leadership. Here's the tally: Commander, Carrier Air Wing 2 (CONSTELLATION); Mark Fox; Commander, Carrier Air Wing 3 (HARRY S .

TRUMAN); Dave "Deke" Philman; Commander, Carrier Air Wing 5 (KITTY HAWK); Mike "Flex"

Galpin; Commander Carrier Air Wing 8 (ENTERPRISE); Dave Mercer; Commander, Carrier Air Wing 17 (GEORGE WASHINGTON); Rodger Welch.

I know it is hard to believe. After almost 25 years, Joe Peterson (JoePete@aol.com) is giving up his first-class Class car, the 1978-minus-one, Datsun 280z. In its place is a 1978-plus-17 Honda Del Sol. It is hard for him to look at the "FOR SALE" sign in the car window. It was circumstance dictated Joe sell her. The problem was it didn't pass the Virginia inspection because it was msting under the floor panel and the frame in a couple of spots. Then they looked at the rest of the underside of the car.

The doors and hatchback are msted as well—hidden rust, but it's there. Whoever gets her needs to be ready for a restoration project (which Joe's wallet wasn't ready for). There's a place in either Alexandria or Vienna that will refurbish the car for $25K—but again, not his wallet right now (nor mine, though I figure if Michael's willing to go to public school and forego a year of college maybe I could swing it). He reported that the rust finally won the battle, and it was time to give it up to a person that can restore her or use it for parts. I'm sure we can find a "good home" for her, Joe. One that will love her as much as you, preferably one that's still in the '78 family.

Scott Mobley (asmobley@earthlink.net) finished up as Reactor Officer in HARRY S. TRUMAN ( C V N

75) last August. (Blues Baker and he were shipmates. Blues is the Senior Chaplain.) Monique, the kids and Scott promptly packed up the mini-van and headed west from Norfolk (via Newport) for CAMDEN ( A O E 2) in Bremerton, WA. Scott was

scheduled to assume command of CAMDEN in Wow, half of the deployed Naval Air Power is our December '01. On the way the Mobleys stopped in hands—well. Arch, you're the president, what do Denver to visit with Anne and Sean McCloskey you want to do with it?—Oops, wrong chain of com- and their clan. Scott said they had a great time samand. But think of the possibilities... Rodge' is voring the legendary Wild West and enjoying the right when he wrote, "Each Air Wing is comprised legendary McCloskey hospitality! You may recall of 72 aircraft (50 stiike fighters +/-) and 1900 folks. Sean and Scott were roommates for most of their Not a bad showing—and to me—gives us confi- time at the Boat School, and their friendship (like dent knowledge that Naval Aviation and our all of ours) continues to mn deep. Scott said it's Nation's "From the sea" stiiking power and strike more than a coincidence that his first-bom is named warfare is in good hands."

Sean and his second son is Riley Scott (Hey—I Anne Rentz (arentz@san.rr.com) sent an update know where some of you are going with that, but on her hubby. Classmate Tom Rentz. Tom retired hit all stop!). Along with Sean and Riley are their on 1 September 2001, and lives and works in San siblings Lauren Mobley, Owen McCloskey and Diego. He now works for EG&G—the company Maeve McCloskey. that installs wireless communications. By the way, following one of those Navy traditions of marrying into Shipmate families—Anne is the sister of Tom's roomate—John O'Dwyer. (John now works in DC as the commanding officer of NIWA whatever that acronym means.) By the way, Anne added that Tom's dad, is also graduate of Annapolis as well.

Somewhere in there is also some connection with Kevin Bacon, but she only took me two degrees into it. Anne and Tom have six children. Thanks for the update, Anne.

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Sorry about the missing girls' photo, Scott, but one of you guys had to be in the picture— Shipmate rules.

In closing, a little bit of Class business...here's an open letter to you from our Reunion Committee Chairman, Glen Woods (Gowoods@aol.com) Dear Classmates, Although 2003 may still seem far off in the future, it is time to begin planning for our 25 homecoming. I know what "they" say about volunteering, but I have volunteered to be the coordinator for the big event in 2003. (NAVY; Never Again ...)

I want to let you know what has already been planned, seek your inputs, and ask for volunteers that might be interested in teaming with us. Our 20th was a great event, thanks to Mark Hubal and the team he pulled together. Some on that team have already volunteered to help again, and I appreciate their willingness to be involved. So, if you have the time and are interested, drop me a line at the email address below, or give me a call.

Two of the long-lead items needed to make a successful reunion have already been secured—a date and hotel rooms. A look at the home football schedule for 2003 shows one game in September (9/20), two games in October (10/4 and 10/25), and two games in November(ll/l and 11/22). The 4 October game is against Air Force and will be played at Redskin stadium and the 25 October game combines Navy's Homecoming and the Annapolis boat show. The planning committee has chosen 20 September 2003 for our 25th Reunion to avoid the crowds associated with the Annapolis boat show and the competition for hotel space on 25 October. Likewise, we wanted to avoid the possibility of cold, rainy weather in November.

With that date in mind, a search for hotel rooms is being conducted. Only one hotel in Annapolis so far will give us reserved rooms with only a twonight minimum stay. All other hotels require a minimum of three nights. We will continue to search for a hotel in Annapolis that will reserve rooms with only a two-night minimum, but to be on the safe side, we have already booked a block of rooms at the Radisson in Annapolis. It's the same hotel we were in at the 20th reunion, but back then it was a Holiday Inn. Unfortunately, the Pavilion will not be available for our tailgater on Saturday. The Class of '53 is having their reunion the same weekend, and they have invoked their right of first refusal.

We are in the process of reserving a corner of the parking lot where we will have tents set up for the big party.

I have one request to all company reps. We need to update our Class roster on our Class Web site.

Any information you can provide would be very helpful in getting out the word concerning the events for Homecoming 2003. For the rest of you, call your company rep and let him know where you are and how we can reach you!

This is all for now. I will keep you updated as things change. I look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes and Beat Army'.

Glen Woods, h: 703-764-8089; w: 703-4150344; m; 703-851-2156.

Thanks for volunteering, Glenn. Besides the reservations for the hotel—I've reserved a quiet room (okay, padded room) for you at the "Sevem Happy House and Sanitarium." It's just for the muchneeded rest you'll require after it's all done. The Purple Heart citation is also in draft. As for the updating Class rosters, I've hit upon some folks to volunteer for Class reps. Look for their names in the next column and soon on the Website. I've also asked you in previous columns to get on the Website and update your email address and other pertinent info. We'll be using that for sending out information on the reunion and other hot topics as they arise. To further facilitate things Rob Cloutier has set up a mail group address that we will use to Shipmate. January-February 2002

further help zap out news. It'll be a one way distribution of Class news (general stuff, emergent news and reunion information) from yoiu Class ofticers and committees. We wish it to be an instrument of "good" and not evolve into an instrament of spam, AMWAY or other inscrutable purpose. While we support doing business with and for Classmates, we want to be mindful of the integrity of our good intent for setting up the newsgroup and be respectful of some privacy. Besides, Mr Gore did create the World Wide Web only for good. That's why the site is "voluntary" and subscriber based. To join you have to subscribe to the list by sending a message (leave the subject blank) to: usna78-subscribe @calimar.com. That's it. You'll get a notice that you were successful and further guidance (like how to unsubscribe—if you want.). As for general emails. I now have an excel spreadsheet that contains 590 email addresses of Classmates. Some of you have more than one address, so I guess that means I have at least half the Class covered. So— Help!—Please zap me your new address(es) and anyone else you may have. This is not to subscribe to anything, but just to update my list and the Alumni Associations list and help facilitate our communications.

palindrome years will be so close together will be 1000 years from now. Is that cosmic or what?

My New Year's resolution for this column was to do something I had never done before. I didn't really specify anything, only that it had to be something "different." Well, I succeeded beyond my wildest expectations, because I'm typing this while sitting here on the balcony of my 18th floor hotel room, looking over surf, beach, and downtown Waikiki. Yep, I'm in Hawaii (on business, so unfortunately Karen isn't here too). I have never composed this column in Hawaii before, so I definitely met my resolution. So why am I writing this now instead of before my trip like any normal person?

Well, I would then have had to submit the column way too early. My editor is used to me getting this at around 11:15 p.m. on deadline day. If I submitted this ten days early, she'd probably go into shock, and I just didn't want that on my conscience. (Actually, I saved this for something to do on the plane.

but I got involved with a good book and never opened the laptop case!)

Because of the extraordinary nature ofthe events of last September, I am way behind in publishing all sorts of emails, letters and other anecdotes from Classmates around the world. I'm not going to get completely caught up this month, but I'll put a sizeable dent in the pile.

Let's do the really important one first. On a warm, sunny day early last November, a group of about 40-50 members of the Class of '79 attended the funeral Mass and burial of Gerry DeConto. The funeral Mass was held at the Naval Academy chapel, after which most of us drove over to Arlington National Cemetery for the burial. Carl Rehling and a number of other Classmates from 7th Company were the pallbearers. It was a very bittersweet occasion: there were a number of guys 1 hadn't seen in quite some time, and I was genuinely happy to get caught up with them. And yet.

Well, this is pretty much loaded with info so 1 better put an end to the column. I think I'm pushing the envelope on my word limit. So I'm outta here—Launchin' Spot Four (but not before I thank Byron Marchant for letting me crash his BET Christmas party at my recent stay at the Army Navy Club in DC. Well, acmally, Byron's assistant let me crash it (I claimed Classmate privilege.) Byron wasn't even there! He got called away to New York and missed his own party! Oh well, I hope you made your New Year's Eve Party—if not I hope you called me to stand in for you!—Happy New Year, y'all.

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Pres: LCDR Sean Cate, USN (Ret.) e: scate79@home.com Sec'y: LCDR John "Wiz" Withers, USN (Ret.) 22445 Bluebird Court, Leonardtown, MD 20650 h: 301-997-1980; w: 301-342-4936 ext. 156 e: (h) WithersJ7@starpowernet; (w) WithersJD@navair.navy.mil Class Web site: www.usna79.com Greetings, 79!

Can you believe it? The year 2002! It's hard for me to imagine that the "Great Y2K Scare" was over two years ago (although my govemment computer at work still has a "Y2K OK" sticker firmly affixed to the cabinet). I still remember CNN's 24-hour coverage of the arrival of the Year 2(X)0, time zone by time zone. Sure, they were showing how different cultures celebrated the event, but admit it: we all tuned in to see if the Y2K bug was going to bite.

You could almost feel the disappointment of the CNN news anchors as the world kept spinning, and things continued to hum right along with only a couple of minor hiccups.

But this year is a palindrome which, according to Wiz's PM A Dictionary ("Pretty Much Accurate"), is a year in which the digits read the same forward and backward. The last time that happened was 11 years ago, which is significant: the next time two

'79: Phil McConkery and Erin entertain the Tata kids

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tills was a funeral, and somehow it didn't seem quite right to be in a reunion mood.

The solemnity of the burial at Arlington is something that I still cannot find appropriate words to describe. Gerry's casket, carefully draped in the flag, was placed on a horse-drawn caisson. Another rider led the horse along the route through brilliant autumn color to the burial site, with the majority of attendees walking quietly behind. About halfway through the walk, we crossed over the crest of a small hill, and there was full view of the wounded side of the Pentagon. This was the first time I had seen the building in person since the attack, and looking at it while following the casket of a man who was killed there was a bit unsettling. Later, during the recitation of prayers over the grave, one could also hear the sounds ofthe constmction crews working to repair the Pentagon. The section that Gerry was buried in is reserved for those who were killed in the Pentagon attack, and one can see the damaged side of the Pentagon from the gravesite.

Rebecca Hagelin, wife of our own Andy Hagelin, published an account of the day in her weekly column in World Net Daily. A link to her moving tribute can be found on the Class Web site, or you can access it directly through the following link: http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/ article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=25200 I highly recommend reading Rebecca's column, and I thank her on behalf of all of us for her suticle, and for her permission to post the article on the site.

Please check it out.

As much as I tried, I did not get the names of everyone who attended the funeral and burial. Those names I did catch included Carl Rehling, Bob L e s z c z y n s k i , Greg Parker (3rd Batt O ) , M a r k Tempestilli, Chuck Dixon, Sean Cate, Mike Van Horn, Dave Meeder, Kevin Sinnett, Steve Smith, Bob Smout, Fred Gerheiser, Roger Mau, Will Macht, Tom Gehrki, Chris Wenz, Mac Sylvester, Tom Gibson, Bill Pong, and myself. To those of you that I missed, please accept my apologies. If you want, drop me a line, and I'll publish another list.

Well, it's time to switch gears and delve into my pile of unpublished communiques. I received a great email from Bob Tata (btata(i>hunton.com), which was soon followed by a few photos that appear within these pages. Bob and family are firmly ensconced in Virginia Beach, where he practices law w i t h t h e firm H u n t o n and W i l l i a m s . H e recently.. .well, I'll let him tell you: Hey Wiz! Here's an update on several of us.

Earlier this year (2001) Herb Wilson (wiIson@nosc,mil) retired from the Navy to take a job with Lockheed Martin where he supports Naval Aviation with Naval Mission Planning on the East Coast. His retirement ceremony was held at the NAS Oceana 0-Club and where he had about 150 friends, neighbors, and former teammates and Classmates in attendance. Pictured are '79ers Nick Mygas, Larry Rice, Phil McConkey, Mark Clemente, Abe Ellis, Steve Voetsch, Herb, Ken Gigliotti, Doug Shepherd, Bob Lesczcynski, and Bob Tata (not pictured, Charlie Mark—because he was a no show). Herb has settled in Virginia Beach with his wife, Stephany, and daughters, Lauren and Taylor Stephany teaches part-time, is vice president of the PTA and chairwoman ofthe Alanton Pool Social Committee, so the Wilsons stay very busy.

Bob Leszczynski (stoutbrospubIichouse@ wi.rt.com) flew in from Milwaukee for the week of festivities associated with Herb's retirement.

Bob, still single, owns three restaurant/bars in the Milwaukee area including O'Danny's Pub (named for his dad), the Oak Barrel (a specialty drink bar—read "specialty" as "drinks in addition to

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Miller Highlife"), and Stout Bros, Public House (a large brew pub). Bob is doing well and does a particularly good job at staying close to a number of our Classmates. At last count, he had been in over 20 weddings of guys from our Class. He will cheerfully make appearances at your wedding. Bar Mitzvah, Mardi Gras Party, or any other event.

Phil McConkey (pjm80@aol.com) has settied in New York. After his career with the N.Y. Giants, he has embarked on a successful business career He is currently in investment banking/equity trading with his own firm and does TV color commentary for the Giants. Phil is pictured with his girlfriend, Erin, and Bob Tata's children who recently were up to New York for a visit with Phil (1 to r) Peyton, Robert, Erin, Carter. Phil, and Riley, Phil says "hi" to his ex-roommate and Class President Sean Cate, Phil recently relayed one of his favorite Sean Cate stories. It seems they were roommates at the Academy and all the plebes were supposed to make something showing "spirit" in relation to an upcoming football opponent. Sean made a pipe cleaner "Husky" mocking the Washington Huskies, one of our first opponents. A week or two later. Navy was playing Connecticut, also the Huskies. It seems Sean decided to trot out his pipe cleaner Husky one more time. As Phil reports it, the last time he saw Sean for a couple days was after some Firstie was heard yelling, "Cate-e-e-e-e-e-e, get out here, what are trying to do passing off this Washington Husky and a Connecticut Husky!"

Anne Ferrell Tata and Bob Tata (btata@ hunton.com) are living in Virginia Beach and have four children ranging in ages from 13 to 4, Anne Ferrell is in medical sales and has recently patented a baby product called the "BrrrpGuard," Bob is practicing law and is a commercial litigator representing companies involved in disputes in and around Virginia. Bob recently won $ 116M for his client X-IT Products, LLC, an intellectual property case, in what is reported as the largest civil verdict ever in the state of Virginia.

Bob sees other Virginia Beach '79ers from time to time including; Jack Stumborg (Earl Industries, great dad with some great basketball-playing sons), Abe Ellis (commercial real estate. Navy Reserve Captain and Harley-Davidson rider), Nick Mygas (retired Navy, teacher and football coach), Stan Clarke (daughter was recently selected as a Neptune Princess, quite an achievement), and J.J. Muldoon (alive-and-well, retired Navy captain, owns a car dealership—come get your Suburbans!). Thanks, Bob. No, Bob, thank you for the email and the great photos. And just in case any of you are wondering.

Bob is the one who referred to himself in the third person, not me. Probably one of the hazards of his line of work. (Your honor, may this humble obedient servant ofthe court approach the bench?)

Next up is another email I received several m o n t h s a g o , this t i m e from K e n t N o r g r o v e (GroveUSMC@aol.com): Hi, guys. Haven't written to my Class officers in a couple of years. Thought it would be good to bring you up to speed on what's been going on in my life, I still work for Kids R Us in New Jersey, We are getting back to some sort of normality since coming out of our busy season. Working from 5:30 a.m. till 7 or 8 p.m. gets old after awhile. Long gone are the days when 1 can pull all-nighters and come back strong the next day. A little too old for that these days. Speaking of being old. I have two children in college, Darrin is a junior at Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania and Kristan is a sophomore at Boston College. You know USNA plays Boston College in football again after we got squashed by them last year. So much for bragging rights. I've been in touch with our astronaut Classmate, Dan Bursch. He's doing fine and looking forward to blasting off in November I plan on being present to see him off.

Thanks, Kent, for the update. I ' m sorry it took so long to get it into the column.

Also last fall I received a great letter and photo from Roger VanDer Werken, who also enclosed a photo of himself and 9th Company roommate Doug Patton. Roger says that he and Doug were noted for, among other things, high grooming standards, sportess rooms, and precision military drill. According to Roger (I repeat, according to Roger), Doug's money-making scam to become the Class Anchor Man was foiled when one of his profs caught on and gave him a " B " instead ofthe " D " he deserved.

(Remember, this is all according to Roger'.) Now, Doug is a Navy Reserve Captain (one of the first in the Class to make it, I ' m told) and is currently flying for Federal Express.

Roger, meanwhile, is a Navy lieutenant. After getting out in 1984, he attended the Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia and later pastored two different churches. In 1998 he entered the Navy Chaplain Corps did a tour with the First Marine Division. Roger is now the Protestant Chaplain at Camp Pendleton, CA. Services are at 9:30 a.m., and all Classmates are welcome. Thanks, Roger, for the great letter and photo.

Roger VanDer Werken and Doug Patton Let's see, what else do I have here in the "Stack O'Stuff'? The Akron (Ohio) Beacon Journal reported that Mike Foreman was inducted into the 10th anniversary class ofthe Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame last November A fellow Ohio native, he was chosen for NASA's 17th group of asttonauts back in 1998. And right after the air strikes began in Afghanistan last November, the Washington Post published an article featuring our own Chuck Wright, who at the time was flying Hornets as the Deputy Commander of Carrier Air Wing 11. With the aplomb that only a jet jock can muster. Chuck was talking about eating his peanut butter sandwich on the way home after his first combat mission.

Congrats to both of you, guys!

Well gang, space consttaints dictate that I end this column here. (That's a great sounding excuse, isn't it? I think I'll use that one again!) But before I go, I wanted to update you all on the Class Web site. After the events of 11 September, Sean Cate rounded up some of our Class computer gurus, including Dan Vortherms, Colin O'Neill, and Doug Auyong. The group acknowledged that the site needed some serious work. Many of you expressed fmstration when you couldn't log on to find out more info about Classmates affected by the attacks.

Sean also wanted a way to get current info out to as many Classmates as possible, recognizing that the Shipmate column has a long lead time, and as such is not a good vehicle for getting critical info out to all of you in a timely m a n n e r Because of a number of conflicts in Dan's schedule, Colin O'Neill has taken over as Class Webmaster The important thing you should know is that the site is up and operating. Colin has done a lot of things to get it where it is now, and is currently working on some more changes to both appearance and content. He is now

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soliciting feedback: what you like, what you don't like, and what you would like to see. So, when you get the chance, log on and poke around a little bit.

Then click the Webmaster link and pass on your two cents' worth (more, if you have it!).

And finally, for those of you who are out there serving our great country in this time of conflict, please know that w e ' r e all backing you up here at home. The sacrifices that you and your families have to deal with are deeply appreciated. Our prayers for your safety, for your families, and for a quick and decisive end to this conflict go out to all of you. Thanks for all that you do to make the U.S.A such a tteasure in this world.

See you next month! — W i z Omnes Viri!

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Annual Membership: 2 % Life Membership: 9 5 %

Pres: Tim Kobosko Sec'y: CDR Joseph A. Grace Jr., USNR 15 Allard Blvd., New Orleans, L A 70119 h: 504-486-9040; w: 504-539-9255 fi 504-539-9257; e: jgrace@notc.org Class Web site: http://www.USNA1980.org Ho Ho Ho—Merry Christmas! It's just about that time of year, and Santa is looking at everyone to see if they have been naughty or nice. I'm afraid that for most of us—it's a good thing that someone is looking, cause I don't know that I can remember anything that I've done over the past year. It's gone by like a shot! It was just Christmas—and before that—we were at a great reunion—and.. .now we're just going gray and looking old and tired. Nonetheless, w e ' r e here, and in light of the events of September and our current war, that is something to be very thankful for.

My wife Sherri and I hosted a large Army-Navy party—though I think that the word "Party" is highly over-rated with the results of the game being so terrible—at the house. We invited the entire Louisiana and Mississippi Alumni Association as well as those from the small engineering school on the Hudson. We had about 40-50 people come to the game. Several Classmates were there including Mike Serafin, Tracy and Kris Elliot (ElliottK @mfr.usmc.mil), and Travis A l l e n ( l i z _ t r a v @bellsouth.net). It was a lot of fun—and in the process of inviting people—got this great note from Miniboss, Captain Brian N e u n a b e r (miniboss ©Vinson.navy.mil): I cannot make it. Transportation from the North Arabian Sea will be tricky. Class of '80 is wellrepresented here on the front lines of Operation Enduring Freedom. On CARL VINSON, Craig Kleint works down below (I never see him) as the Reactor Officer, Hass Moyer is the N6 on the CARGRU Staff and I help shoot and catch all the fly-boys from the tower Hoist one for us, we're on the back side of 113 days at sea. Go Navy. And yes, please!

Our prayers are certainly with you boys! Give 'em hell!

This past w e e k e n d w a s the o p e n i n g of the Pacific wing of the D-day Museum here in New Orleans. We gained national press, and it was a fantastic event. There were veterans from all over the worid that came here to share their stories and dedicate the new wing. What incredible heroes they all are! My Father, Joe Grace II '44, came in along

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with other vets, and it was really great to experience this event with them and re-live some of their stories first hand. If you haven't had the chance to come to New Orleans to see this place, take the time—it's well worth it. On to the mailbag...

T h i s n o t e c a m e in from D a v e H a r r i s (HARRIS_D@Sensormatic.com) of 5th Company: This is the first time I've ever written into Shipmate but so many things have changed lately, why not that too! I've also tried to gather information from as many Frat Five folks as possible.

My family lives in Boca Raton, FL where I work for Sensormatic Electronics Corporation, recentiy acquired by TYCO International (FYI: Brad McGee is running CIT for TYCO as an Executive VP), I'm the Director of Strategic Initiatives for the Supply Chain, I've been married for 18 years to the wonderful former Julie Furr from Richmond, VA. We have three children. Taylor (16). Amber (14) and Crystal (11). Taylor was born in Key West (he's a Conch) while I was still on active duty, stationed on HERCULES (PHM-2) as Chief Engineer I got out in '86 and went to work for Michelin Tire but stayed in the Reserve, We left Michelin after ten years to move back to South Florida where I was raised and my parents still live, I've been with Sensormatic now for four years.

As far as Reserve go, I can't complain, I've had two CO tours and was the Ops Officer for an MIUW and most recently the N-3 for a CincLantFlt JTF Unit in Miami. I've recently been selected for captain and should put in on around mid-year I've truly been blessed with a wonderful family and great career (both civilian and military). I am grateful for this wonderful Country of ours and the experiences I've been able to have.

Obviously, a big one of those is being a member of the Class of '80. Here's a list of some Classmates I've recentiy been in contact with; • Len Dato, was my XO in the CLF Unit the last two years. He is the branch manager for Sun Trust Bank in Wilton Manors, FL. He lives in Coconut Creek, FL, • Other USNA Alumni in that Unit include: Jeff Jerome '79; Randy Kurtz '82; Jim Laufer '83; Kurt Scott '84; Bruce Kocher '84; Steve Mooradian '84; and Rey Gonzalez '87.

• Steve Nygaard emailed me about the unfortunate death of Mike King, the Musician Enlisted Advisor to the D&B, He was only 48, • Ted Mikita (www.Iwranch.com) owns and operates a Dude Ranch in Montana.

• There's more including Dennis "Dusty" Starr, Steve Johnston, 9th Company and even my sponsor's the Sagel's.

G o t a g r e a t u p d a t e from C h u c k M a r s h (cmarsh@dcscorp.com), it follows in it's entirety: Dave, Hey. shipmate, how's it going? I've got a good address for Carl Chapman, (carlchapman ©msn.com). "Big Bird" Huffman has dropped off the face ofthe earth again...but I'll forward anything I get from him. I last saw the two of them in the spring of '97 shortly after I retired (I geo-batched it for about four months in DC waiting for my company to open a San Diego office and transfer me out here). Had a great evening reminiscing,,.

I retired in '97; and am settled in San Diego as a "Beltway Bandit" working for an outfit called DCS Corporation and supporting SPAWAR, specifically navigation programs. I've been married for 16 years to my wonderful bride Melanie; two kids, Anthony (15) and Melissa (13). Loving life in San Diego; can't think of anywhere else I'd rather be living. Kind of cool to be in one town for more then three years...Missed the 20th; but hope to make the 25th. I haven't been back to Annapolis since the day I left as an Ensign...,so I probably should get back there. Other than being grayer, fatter, balder and having more facial hair; not many changes for me.

Well, I gotta get back to work. Glad to hear you and yours are doing well and happy! 1 promise that one of these days I'll send along a better update!

Big Bird (Bob Huffman) reported in saying he "just wanted to shoot out a quick note letting you all know: I'm still out there, very busy as I know we all are, Nancy and our two boys are living in Millersville MD, a 20-minute drive from USNA, Work in DC for a computer services company.

Sorry for the abbreviated update, but it's late, the wake-up call is early, and the day will be long... If you're ever in the area, I've got room for you. I can be reached at cell: 703-966-6039 or home; 410-729-0016, Warmest Regards to the best the world has to offer (that's you!).

Bob Stucky (rstucky@starband.net) sent me the following: Here's a SITREP from the Stucky family. Still working for that start up 1 founded in 1994,1 think we're setting records as the longest running dotcom without having made millions and/or cratered. At least now, Adobe is looking seriously at what we have and thinking about a buy out.

We'll see.

My wife, Mary Beth and I are living in the Paso Robles, CA area. It's about 30 miles north of San Luis Obispo, about half way between San Francisco and Los Angeles, Nice country atmosphere.

We've got a nice little place on three acres that harbors four horses, three dogs (I mean dogs, two Newfoundland's and a Saint Bernard—about 400 pounds worth), two miniature donkeys, a dozen chickens, and way too many cats, I do all my work over a satellite Internet connection, and go into the office about once every two or three months.

Nice living. MB's a great gal; hope you all get to meet her sometime soon. We're about as happy as can be.

Looks like my ship. DENVER, is having a reunion in the middle of January, So 1 guess this put Chuck on notice that we'll be stopping by for a visit in San Diego then!

Joe Osborne wrote in to say he is now a govemment employee working at the David Taylor Model Basin, N S W C Carderock Division. He works with sonars and acoustic products. His wife Judith comes from San Diego. They have been together through two ship tours and have two boys, 9 and 11, who hve with them in Burke, VA. Danny Archer also wrote in to say "the Archers are in Sunny San Diego and doing well!" 1 hope and pray this email finds you and your family happy, healthy, and safe.

I'm sure I speak for the entire Class when I say, thanks for all your work and effort on keeping us up to date. Dave Harris, 5th Company T h i s l e t t e r c a m e in from G e o r g e G a y l o ' s (CDRGalyo@aol.com) wife, Susan: Here's the update on our family you requested.

George just finished his command tour in San Diego. He was CO of HEWITT, which was just decommissioned in July, He took command in April of 1999 and because of the decom ended up with a 27-month tour, he was in heaven! He is now Fleet Operations for Second Fleet, Our oldest daughter, Michelle (18), is a freshman in college, our son George (15), (but he isn't a junior) is a freshman in high school and our youngest, Gail (6), a first grader! Yes, she was a big surprise and a blessing, she keeps us young! Me. I'm just busy keeping up with all of them and being involved in Navy. school and church activities. We're thrilled to be back in the Norfolk area. We live in Chesapeake, VA, which we love. We've lived here, off and on, for 14 years and are in the process if building a new home, which we hope to be in by November.

Well, that's about it unless you want to hear about George's train and slot car collection! Take care and we appreciate you keeping us in touch with the Class of'80.

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Bruno Padovani, (BPadovani@ladreyfus.com) wrote in with this short note: I'd like to add a little Class news piece from 17th Co. Maren and Glen Yoritomo got together with my wife and me for a daylong canoe trip down the Batsto River in New Jersey's Pine Barrens. We had a great time getting back to nature and catching up on old times. Glen lives in Cherty Hill. NJ and is a project manager at LockheedMartin, which is currently competing for the Navy's DD-21 next generation destroyer. 1 live in Hillsborough. NJ and am the director of business development and innovation at LA Dreyfus Company, a subsidiary or Wm. Wrigley Company.

Needless to say that much of the conversation revolved around the recent events in New York City and Washington, DC and how lucky we were not to lose any Classmates, Lyle Burnham (lylej4@juno.com) has become one of the most active Classmates in working to develop a strong email base for the Class and to maintain communications. He's going to be helping us to mn our election online and with faxes, and he is also putting his name in the hat for vice president of the Class. Here is a long awaited update: For 21 years, I have been saying I would write Shipmate someday, but never did (always too many other things to do). 1 have some time now. so I thought it would be appropriate to complete this task.

As for the personal history, I went in the Marine Corps and was in the Basic School Class right after graduation. Tom Burke and I shared a room, which made "The Bad Summer" bearable. In December 1980, "Miss Sandy" and I wed in my hometown church in Dundalk, MD. Several Classmates participated in the wedding, and it was a great time. I went to flight school, got my wings in February 1982, and then reported to MCAS New River to fly the CH-46. From 1982 through 1987, most of my time was spent in the Mediterranean, Northem Norway, and a little time in South America. In 1983, Sandy and I took a trip to Panama (MAC flight) to visit Marie and 'Tom Brodmerkel in Panama. Tommy arranged it so we could actually tum the levers to let a Russian freighter through one of the locks of the canal.

In 1984, our daughter, Elizabeth, was bom. Lyle Jr then followed in 1986. This was a great accomplishment considering a Navy doctor told me I would never have any children. In 1987, I decided to go to Corpus Christi, TX in order to instract in Navy flight school, and earn my masters in computer science at night. Also, in 1987, Matthew was born. While stationed in Corpus, I became involved with the Blue & Gold program.

After completing the school and the tour of duty, I decided it was time to try civilian life. I took a production position with a company in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. While I was with this company, 1 was called up for Desert Storm, but only had to go back into the Marine Corps for about five weeks.

In 1992, I took another position as the head of information systems with a company in Little Rock, AR. After three years of being a road warrior to the east coast, we moved to Maryland in 1995 with this company.

During 2000, I had the chance to work on the 20th reunion team. It was a lot of fun and the resulting attendance was great. I hope everyone had a good time. It felt very good to receive the clock as a token of appreciation.

Ever since being stationed in North Carolina, I always had a desire to live in Raleigh. I decided after we made it through Y2K, I would make plans to make this transition. We sold our house in December 2000, and decided to make the move to Raleigh to find our fortune, Sandy started teaching at a Montessori elementary, and the kids settied into their new high school, Elizabeth is playing in their nationally awarded band, and the boys (who are bigger than me) are playing football.

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However, about the time we moved, the market, especially in IT, crashed, so I have had a hard time finding something to do. I tried working with a start-up management-consulting firm, but with the bad markets, business was extremely slow. After 11 September, and the resulting market decrease, business really dried up. In the meantime, I have been involved with the local Alumni association, and am managing 17 North Carolina counties for the Blue & Gold program.

In October, my mom was having open-heart surgery, so I have moved to Baltimore to help her out. At the same time, I am expanding my job search to the continental U.S. (Sandy's not ready to live overseas). I would appreciate any help anyone can give me.

You always seem to run into Classmates while serving on active duty, but it has been interesting to me how many times 1 have run into Classmates, as a civilian, outside of the normal activities (reunions, contacting Classmates, etc.). While working at the company in Littie Rock, the owner told me he knew Ted Snider. We ended up doing some work with his company. While on a business trip in Cabo San Lucas, I ran into Steve Huber (we both had Navy jackets on). His ship, FIFE, was in port. The next day, Steve personally gave me, and several of our group, a three-hour tour of his ship.

During the end of my time in Maryland, I ran into Herb Frerichs who was a lawyer for a competitor company. I attended Dave Clement's retirement ceremony in 2000, and he told me he was also moving to Raleigh. And just last week, while I was visiting my mom in the hospital, I ran into John Huckenpoehler.

Well Joe, that is my 21-year report. I appreciate all of the work you have performed putting the column together each month. During the last 21 years, it has helped to have the column, especially during all of the trying times in the world. These next few years will probably be even more trying than the past, and the column will help us all get through them. Keep faith and keep praying.

Bill Lonchas (lonchasfamily@home.com) of 16th Company, and family checked in with new info. He's working at Northrop Grumman Corporation Electtonic Systems Director, Cyberspace and Undersea Advanced Development. Tom Ryan (Tomryan80@aol.com) sent me a correction (sorry about this one!) on his input from John Corbett who wrote.

To let me know he and Karen were martied in 1988 vice 1998.This wasatypoonmy part. Many apologies to Karen. The birth dates for the boys were cortect. This is what happens when I proof my own work. Best wishes to everyone especially those Classmates still on active duty.

Dan Hinz (dan.hinz@ieee.org), wrote in with this note: A quick note to let you know that the Testosterone has been further diluted in my household. My wife, Cynthia, gave birth to a little (actually our

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biggest) baby on Monday, 19 November At 4:55 PST, Fallon Grace Hinz was born weighing in at 8 pounds, 11 ounces, and at 20 inches tall. I'm enclosing a picture that I hope is of sufficient detail to include in Shipmate. I hate to think of it, but the caption on the shirt is almost perfect, I am "OLD" and 1 am "NAVY," Everybody is home from the hospital and doing well, Fallon helped us cheer for Navy today, unfortunately it was to no avail. Beat Army'.

Fallon Hinz and Dad This long and info packed letter came in from Dave F o y (Dfoyfamily@aol.com) our faithful writer for the Seadogs. Here's the Update: Kurt Baden retired from the old Marine Corps this past summer. He is flying helos again as an EMS pilot with the Inova Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, VA. Go Kurt. Kurt and Martha want to stay in the Fredericksburg area until the kids are out of high school, then as Kurt put it; "we're free agents." We could have used Kurt at a couple of tailgaters; we always call our cooler the Extra Medical Supplies (EMS) locker and when our Navy team is 0 and 10, you need those medical supplies!

Scott Barbour: I got a few emails from Cil, she is very busy with the sports mom schedule and picking up after the "Grode." Still in the tidewater area, Scott is doing Navy work with ISURV (ship inspections). Scott had some very colorful suggestions about how to fix (his former roommate) Friddle's continuing problem. But, I'll get to that in a minute.

Wayne Borchers and Cathi have stayed in the Norfolk area also since Wayne's retirement. Several Seadogs made the ceremony, you should have seen the big guy in action; a true cheesehead, tooâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; he threw a great party! Wayne recently joined Whitney, Bradley and Brown as their maintenance support concepts manager in the Hampton office.

Another Seadog on the rise!

Mike Borowski and Heidi are settled into the hillsides of Chantilly, VA, still. He is continuing his work in FAA model simulation for Mitre. He attended Kurt's retirement ceremony and pops up at Navy games from time to time, Pat Castleman; Pat "Patneck" has changed addresses a few times but he has stayed in the Frederick, VA area. Pat and I helped with a rescue mission over to the Friddle's house one night last spring. It seems young Ron was getting ready to move into a new home but he had torn his Achilles' tendon days before. Pat and I went over and spent a day of slave labor working for Christina.

You should have seen our nuclear engineer Pat

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hunched over a broken toilet with wrenches in hand, a nuc-power recruiting classic!

Will Clement and Angle remain in the Annapolis area living in Amold, MD. Will is curtently busy consulting with Lockheed Martin on the Hubble space telescope. The "doctor" has a new project for die space shuttle and later on the International Space Station, too.

Chris Conroy and Brenda Conroy are defending our interests in Hampton. NH. Chris is now a captain with Delta Air Lines flying those New York to Washington shuttle trips. The "Snake" is still scamming C-130 tlying-time in the reserve with the VR-62. too. By the way. if you look closely at the reunion picture you will see our old Plebe year shipmate Eric Brooks (www.workingconcepts,com//ebrooks@ wconcepts,com) standing right behind Chris.

Eric was a delightful surprise popping up at our 20th. He lives in the Columbia, MD area where he works as a software and hardware senior technical consultant.

Sam Cox and Mara now have a home and mailing address in Alexandria. VA. But Mara has to take care of the rabbit brood alone for the near future. Sam Cox is one of our Seadog heroes working at the tip-of-the-spear as the Intel lead (N2) for ComFIFTHFIt. Sucking sand in Bahrain right now. our "kabuki-boy" is earning his Navy pay for sure, A.B. Cruz is on a litigious-tear working as a lead lawyer for B.E.T in downtown Washington, DC. Besides being Deputy General Counsel for Corporate Affairs and Entertainment with his day job, A.B. is still the Blue & Gold region coordinator for the Maryland area. With his Reserve hat, A.B. takes over Harbor Defense Command HQ in Miami this October He will tum over his curtent billet as CO of Special Warfare Unit 2, Those monthly trips to south Florida will be pretty sweet this winter, Mike Fitzgerald and Debbie have relocated to the great state of Washington. "Fitz" retired from the Navy last year after a long set of tours in Hawaii. While there, he built up a great Pearl Harbor swimming club, and he ran a 2:28 Hawaiian marathon, too. Now. they're loving life in the Pacific Northwest. Fitz is still pursing his first love as a high school swimming coach and coaching for an area swim team.

Dave Foy: Your humble scribe continues to live a charmed life, Anita and I live in Crofton, MD, our sixth straight year in one place, I finished my base XO tour and was forced to go to the National War College for a year to study golf and softball, I was able to make the 20th reunion; it was superb. In fact, I helped with some of the preparations. As a pet project, I scanned the graduation picture of every Classmate and made custom name-tags for everyone. It included their middypicture, nickname and company or anything else they wanted; emails were really flying that last month before Homecoming. It was quite a sight to compare the then-and-now look of fellow '80 Classmates. I personally almost went blind scanning, cropping and making those damn things. But. the end product was worth the effort.

Ron Friddle and Christina are still in the DC area, but they have recently moved to a bigger house in Rockville, MD. It seems every issue of the "Seadog Update" announces the birth of another Friddle baby boy. Well, finally the string is broken! This issue announces the birth of a Friddle baby girl! Yes, baby number seven in the continuing saga of Ron and birth control, Christina had a baby giri this summer (6 August 2001), Along with the much bigger house, they have what Christina calls "a church van" to haul the family around in, Ron is recovering well from his Achilles tear and still working for Lucent.

Fernando Gaitan popped up unexpectedly at our 20th Homecoming last year "El Gato" is doing well down in Columbia. He hasn't changed a bit as you can see from our group picture.

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Marty Hahn and Sue recently moved back to Nebraska. Marty will still be working for NSWC Dahlgren Division as their SLBM rep in USSTRATCOM, Marty did a short stint in the Fredricksburg, Virginia area but he and the family missed the Midwest, so they moved back, and he changed his email address for the umpteenth time. His timing was good however, during his low-pass on the east coast he was able to attend our 20th reunion; note the follicle-challenged cute guy standing behind Kurt.

Lee Hall and Pam. Lee's last tour as CO of the deep submergence rescue unit had him going to Singapore, France and Turkey for rescue exercises.

Lee was also involved with the EHIMH MARU fishing ship location. Lee turned over last March and retired at the same time, Tony Jiles and Dee are currently pen pals. Another forward-deployed. Seadog warrior, "TJ" is in Bahrain working hard as the N3A guy planning all kind of interesting paybacks, TJ made our homecoming 20th and had lots of good stories but a bit less hair.

Rich Lepper was our first Seadog to retire (at 20 years) from the Navy. You can see him grinning in the back of our reunion picture—he could still fit into his plebe issue sweatshirt, complete with alpha code. Today, Rich is still living the good life of fully retired! Just to rub it in to the rest of us, from last May through July, Rich completed his own 56-day cross-county odyssey traveling from San Diego to Seattle through Chicago to Maine, then on to Norfolk, and back to San Diego.

Robin Morishita and Colleen are still settled into the landscape of Chula Vista, CA. Robin is doing well with his reserve career, too. Drilling with amphib groups at 32nd street, he has stood battlewatch Captain assignments, and he screened for another follow-on CO job. Two kids round out my details on our "Hilo" Hawaiian wonderboy.

Gregg Morissette lives in San Diego, CA. but always seems to be sending me emails from Korea and other exotic spots. Still drilling as a Naval Reservist in the SouthWest reserve region, Gregg stays busy.

Rick Petersen and Carol also reside on the outskirts of mother "B" in Laurel, MD, They have a son at the Citadel and continue to home-school their three other younger children.

Bob "the Wheel" Powers has submerged in the swamps of Florida, somewhere, I've gotten some ramors and second hand stories about Bob, but I haven't talked to him lately. His brother Tim moved from Beaver Falls (those Plebe year, memorized hometown lists continue to come in handy), so I've lost my links, for now.

Carl Sutter and Betty are in Reston, VA. Ron Thompson and Susie are in the horse county of Louisville, KY. A solid "GE" man now, Ron does some great traveling but always keeps in touch.

Dave Vaughan: OK, by now you know how my obsession with finding our "AyatoUah" has gone; Zip, squat, nada, ker-plunk, Dave married Sue Ann, they had a daughter in 1982, Dave separated from the Navy in 1992, His address at that time was in Canoga Park, CA, just north of Los Angeles. No one has heard from him since then, Dave must be living in a box, finishing his manifesto.

John "Torso" Wells is doing just fine in San Francisco, CA, John had gone silent for a while living and studying in Japan, He spent some time in Texas with his brother then moved to California, Curtently, he is a law school student as U,C. Hastings. Feel free to abuse him now—before he can sue you.

One of our Active Duty—sea faring—war fighting h e r o e s . C a p t a i n M a r k Guadagnini, (guadagmd@ccg8.navy.mil or (guadsqd@aol.com). has been faithful as a writer:

We are in the thick of this conflict out here, but I wanted to fire off some news. Hass Moyer is out here working as the N-6 for VINSON Battie Group; he and Jim Huck share Irons on a regular basis.

We had some good news for the Class of '80 on the latest Aviaiton Major Command screen list. Bill Lescher screened for major shore command. Moose Laukaitis and Mike Spence screened for Air Wing Command, and Wynn Everett and Scott Stewart screened for major Acquisition Professional command. Congratulations to all! We should pick up the rest ofthe '80 aviators next year, I have only ten more days aboard THEODORE ROOSEVELT, It is hard to leave, because ofthe work we are doing and being a part of a combat team, but I am looking forward to flying again and being part of a new fighting team at CVW-17. You guys can always reach me by sending me an email.

That's about it for the "Mailbag." We're probably over in words! If you have sent me something recently, they have limited the space in the column, so it may be next month! Please keep the notes and updates coming. Company Reps—gather the gouge and send it in. I hope this finds everyone healthy, happy, and wise: As always Beat Army — J o e

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Pres: Robert D. Ravener Jr. 190 Bennetts Farm Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877 h; 203-438-0867; w: 201-934-2080 e: TheRav5@aol.com Sec'y: Dave Ciccarelli 38484 Sorgum Court, Purcellville, VA 20132-3738 h: 540-882-4225; w: 703-416-0153 e: chicsan@aol.com Class Web site: www.usna.coin/classes/1981 Bye, Rav. To my fellow Classmates; Let me take the opportunity on the eve of leaving office to thank you for letting me serve as your president over the last ten years. This has been a tmly rewarding experience for me and I can't say enough about the quality of support and enthusiasm I received from many, especially those on the board of directors; Vice President Chuck French, Secretaries Dave Ciccarelli and Pete Sciabarra, Treasurers Mike Mahre and K.C. O'Connor, and at-large members Noreen Leahy, Tim Disher, and Dan Quattrini. Much has been accomplished since 1991 through the diligence of some very dedicated Classmates. When I started on this joumey, my goal was to unite the Class through various methods of contact and giving. Our team established a Class Charter giving birth to a Board, started Fourth of July celebrations, initiated a Memorial Service protocol for our fallen Classmates, expanded our reunions, and led a drive to provide much needed funds for the Visitor Center renovation. Going forward, the Class also decided that future reunions would be held during the football season but on a different weekend than Homecoming.

At the last meeting, we created a Distinguished Classmate Award, inducted our first honorary Classmates: VADM William P. Lawrence '51, USN (Ret,), and sponsors John VornDick and Al Madigan, We endorsed our Class motto—'81 Second to None!—which was bequeathed to us by ADM Lawrence on behalf of the Class of '51. Finally, the Class approved the launch of fundraising efforts tied to the Academy's new Legacy Gift Program. The intent will be to raise a substantial amount of money to donate to the Naval Academy during our 25th reunion in '06. More to come on that topic. On a related note, I will use the next five years to collect inspiring Classmate stories to publish into a book on the Class, with profits being donated to the Class, Not only has some great examples of leadership and heroism emerged since we graduated, there is even more to follow in the coming years. Please send your stories through my email: TheRav5@aol,com, Let me close by saying that the last ten years have been very rewarding as I have watched the Class mature to significant leadership positions in the military, industry, public service, and other walks of life, I know that Jim Ahlgrimm will do an exceptional job in this role. Please give him the same level of commitment you provided me over the years. Thanks to all of you for the great support and memories!

Congrats, guys.

FY02 Surface Major Command Board Selects: Bruce Curry, Pete Gumataotao, Gerry Hueber, Neil Kusumoto, Rob Winsor, Cruiser/Destroyer Squadron Afloat, Jeff Trumbore, major special operations command, Pat O'Kane, major acquisition professional program management.

From Cynthia McGinty (cmcginty@mediaone.net): I wanted to take a moment during the madness of all that is around me to thank the Class of '81 for all of the support they have shown to my family during this tertible time. My husband Michael

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McGinty was a member of the Class and was killed in the World Trade Center As difficult as this has been, his Classmates have really been there for us. That has definitely made a big impact on our lives. I have received lots of notes and cards along with donations to the boy's trust fund, and I am truly touched by this outpouring of emotion. You are all very special people. Words cannot describe how much this has meant to my family. Many of you have written with your memories of Mike from when he was at the Naval Academy and that is a true treasure to my children. They are 8 and 7 and this helps to tell the story of their father and keeps his history alive for them forever. I am in the process of putting together a memory book for them and have included each of your notes. These kind words, funny stories, and notes fill in the parts of his life that will never be lost to them. They may not have their father right here, but you have provided the legacy that he was a part of in going to the Naval Academy. I am so proud to say that we are part of the Naval Academy family. Thank you so much for thinking of us during this time. Daniel and David will always be a part ofthe proud legacy of the Naval Academy through the memories you have given them. For that I am eternally grateful.

God Bless all of you. Many thanks to all of you.

Beat Army'.

Bob Dolan in print: "Pentagon Victim Led Mayport Destroyer," by Mary Maraghy, Times-Union staff writer In addition to being a highly successful military man, CDR Robert Dolan also coached Littie League, chaperoned school dances and loved to eat jambalaya at a Ponte Vedra Beach restaurant.

Dolan, 43, of Ponte Vedra was among the 124 people inside the Pentagon believed killed when terrorists flew a jetiiner into it Tuesday morning.

The Defense Department says 188 people— military and civilian employees at the Pentagon and the passengers and crew in the plane that hit it—were believed killed in the crash.

"Bob Dolan was smart, kind, humble and generous and could quote Shakespeare and Monty Python in the same breath," said Mark Wallinger of Alexandria, VA, who was the best man at Dolan's wedding in 1983, "He was my best friend."

"He was a loving father, faithful and devoted husband, a dutiful son, wonderful brother, and trae friend," said Dolan's wife, Lisa, in an email message to the Times-Union. "He viewed service as a privilege and honor as a badge he wore proudly," she wrote, "The Americans, both civilian and military, killed and wounded in the past few days under this unwartanted attack join the ranks of patriots fallen in other conflicts. They are Americans all, and our duty is to remember them as heroes," she wrote.

Dolan in 1998 led the Mayport-based JOHN HANCOCK destroyer before it was decommissioned last fall.

He had been assigned to the Pentagon for two years and had one year to go. Friends said he hoped to be assigned to another destroyer at Mayport. If not, he and Lisa would retire with their two children, Rebecca, 15, and Beau, 9, to a home they bought in Ponte Vedra six months ago.

When serving on HANCOCK and waiting for his family to join him in Florida, Dolan ate dinner about five nights a week at LuLu's Waterfront Cafe on Roscoe Boulevard in Ponte Vedra.

"He looked like a kindergarten teacher, quiet, docile, and gentle," said restaurant owner Pat Finley, who was shocked to leam Dolan's occupation.

"You're kidding! You are commander of a destroyer?" Finley told him, "Here he was this quiet, unassuming guy and,,.he's a warrior" Dolan's favorite dish was jambalaya—a mixture of chicken, fish, shrimp, sausage and cheese over rice—and a Caesar salad.

"I had to break him of eating that every single time," said Finley, who called Dolan "Captain Bob" and was once a guest on the destroyer

"It was the most wonderful experience of my life. It was exciting and thrilling and to see him in full uniform. It was the most well-ran operation I have seen in my life." Finley said, "That's when I saw Captain Bob as CDR Robert Dolan, the warrior."

Finley cried as he talked about a sign he hung at the restaurant honoring Dolan and he plans to redo his menus and rename his jambalaya, "Captain Bob's Jambalaya."

"He loved Florida, the atmosphere in Ponte Vedra," Finley said. "He found friends and family here,"

Nelson Moe and Charlie Church in print: Excerpted from "Networking a Path to the Federal Workforce," by Cartie Johnson, Washington Post staff writer, Monday, 26 November 2001 Nelson Moe and Charlie Church have followed each other for years through shared college hijinks and lonely months on nuclear submarines to a short but hectic foray into the start-up world.

Now the former Naval Academy Classmates have embarked on their latest adventure; navigating the transition between the private sector and the federal government. After they received pink slips early in the year from OneSoft Inc, a now defunct McLean Web-services firm, they both found their way into federal service.

Moe, 42, oversees electronic networks for the House of Representatives. Church, 43, joined the Treasury Department last month as a telecommunications manager It's a path that many former dot-comers would like to follow these days as corporate jobs become more difficult to snag.

"In the high-tech arena, the government looks a lot more attractive than it used to be," said John Capozzi, vice president at Crossroads Technical Services, a Washington recraiting firm. "It isn't that people don't want to make the move. It's just difficult to figure out all the hoops you've got to jump through," Moe and Church each made the leap in their own way, though their journeys into federal service may hold lessons for other job seekers about the importance of developing personal networks and recognizing when it's time to shift gears.

Moe, who holds two master's degrees, in engineering and telecommunications, leamed he had been let go from OneSoft shortly after New Year's Day 2001. Moe had spent a year monitoring client Web sites, taking no vacation and retuming to an old coffee habit to fuel his 12 and 14-hour days.

Despite his exhaustion, he immediately sprang into action once he received the layoff notice.

After Moe spread the word to his circle of friends, an old Navy pal, part of the "Naval Academy mafia," Moe sent his resume to an operations executive in the Capitol. A job interview quickly followed.

Within one to two months he had gone from bickering with younger OneSoft colleagues about their choice in music to managing 17 people who oversee telephone and Intemet service for House members.

Nine months later, Moe said, he was long past the stress of start-up life. But the chaos after 11 September, when he and staffers rushed to help members of Congress stay online as they set up alternate offices around Washington, did remind him of the MacGyver-like ingenuity of his private-sector days, Moe said his experience as a Navy officer, and the strong bonds he developed with friends in the service, surely eased his path into the government, where technological advances are tested and introduced more slowly, and where promotions and raises come after longer periods of deliberation.

"You need to accept the culture change." Moe said, "People who want to make a lot of money in a short period of time may not do well in the govemment. The want to make a positive side is, we're not worried about where our next paycheck is coming from."

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For Church, the son of a longtime Defense Department emplo> ee. the career path wended away from government at first. Church had planned to make his fortune during the tech boom, then join the go\erament ranks when he and his family were financialh comfortable, in about five years. But the economy didn't cooperate. After the OneSoft layoff. Church signed on as director of product management at another start-up. ExactOne Inc. in Chantilly. where he soon was asked to draw up a cash-savings plan that led to cuts in the sales and marketing staff including himself.

Church, dead set on staying in the private sector, thought he had enough experience to lead a company as its chief executive. But those opportunities had dried up. It took months of unemployment before Church realized that he could find more opportunities in the government. He spoke with friends of his father, sent his employment paperwork to a group of chief information officers at federal agencies, and surfed the Web site of the Office of Personnel Management e\ery day.

He sent out thank-you emails and chatted up go\ emment technology executives even when they couldn't offer him a job.

It took a few months, but he eventually won the first position for which he applied, serving as a program manager for Treasury's telecommunications unit. There he manages 30 direct reports and oversees govemment contractors.

Church, who has always tirelessly socialized on Northem Virginia soccer fields and at boardroom meetings, continues to forge bonds with workers in different federal agencies.

"Networking doesn't stop when you get into the govemment." said Church. "At the end ofthe day, it's really about people, not technology."

Timely move. Emie.

After months of delay, be the grace of God. I officially moved out of 2E515 in July of this year. This location is about ten windows away from the crash, Kelly and I have moved into our new home, 7125 Michala BarteU CL, Manassas. VA 20112; 703-794-8553. We now have all four kids.

Nicholas (12). Cristin (11). Marina (7). and J.R (5). in school, K-6. Emie Gonzales, director, civil military youth programs and innovative readiness training. Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs (Readiness. Training and Mobilization). 1500 Defense Pentagon. Washington. DC 20301-1500. w: 703-693-8630. f: 703-697-6072.

Ricky Roberts contact info: ricky.roberts@nau. edu; 928-214-9175.

The commanding officer of BRISCOE (DD-977) requests the pleasure of your company at the change of command ceremony at which CDR Robert A. Bellitto will be relieved by CDR Scott M. Sundl on Friday. 14 December at 10 p.m. on board BRISCOE (DD-977) moored at Norfolk Naval Station. Reception immediately following at the North Carolina House. (Sec v Note: Oops, too late.)

Paul Ims is now with the Tomahawk Cruise Missile Program at NavAir Pax River Pack it up. Bob and Wendy.

After 18 years in Jacksonville, we are moving south to Bumt Store Marina, a sailboat-friendly community located between Punta Gorda and Ft. Myers, to set ourselves up for early retirement and eventually cmising on our sailboat. We have sold our house in Jax and will be moving out on 13 November After a well-deserved vacation to Antigua the following week, our new address will be Wendy and Bob Filler (rfiller@msn.com. wendyafiller@msn.com). 442 Caspar Key Lane.

Punta Gorda. FL 33955; 941-833-0190, Carrie (Jacob) Reilly contact info: (reilly 1056@ woridnet.att.net), 301-393-3339.

Two dashes and a dot ("Morse" C o d e . . . Get it?)

Kim and Ted M o r s e ( t k a m o r s e @ c s . c o m , kimmorse@cs.com). 3117 Basin Ct., Virginia Beach, VA 23451.

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Tom Moore, Chuch Coughlin, Chuck French, John Geshay, Jim Ahlgrimm, and Dave Ciccarelli.

Later â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Chic Reunion Photos, Round 1

Dan McElroy, Auntie Nor, and Muts Up in the sky, it's...boring. Dad A chip off the old fuel rod. Bob. Here's a photo of my husband. Bob Fisher, our son. Adam "Atom" Fisher '04. and Atom's Uncle Dave Fisher '85. We think Atom is the first '81 offspring to attend USNA (comments. Classmates?). We got busy early. Atom loves physics and got his nickname shortly after he was born into the sub community. As for Bob. he's plant manager at Dresden Nuclear here in Illinois.

Elaine and Bob Fisher. 3576 Scottsdale Cir, Naperville. IL 60564

Bob. Atom, and Dave Fisher Back at 'ya. Bob. Here's aphotoof Tim Jarman. his son. Tim. 15.

John McLaughlin '04. and Mike McLaughlin. His daughter. Tiffany Jarman. is a freshman at American University, Lois and Tim Jarman. 1606 New York Ave.. Knoxville. MD 21758.

Under the big top

Tim and Tim Jarman. John and Mike McLaughlin Let's do lunch.

DC Area lunch attendees (27 September): Tim Dwyer, Jim Rodrock, Nelson Moe, Jim Stewart, Ben Pancho, Jeff Freeman, Charlie Church, Eric Lum, Cory Green, Bill McGuinness, Steve Komlo,

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Pres: Maj T. Gordon Thomson, USAFR h: 804-360-8448; e: president@usna82.org Vice President: Matt Moury h: 410-263-7640; e: vicepresident@usna82.org Treas: CDR Terry Benedict, USN h: 703-913-7183; w: 703-607-1036 e: treasurer@usna82.org Business Sec'y: Dan Proulx h: 410-280-5282; w: 410-293-6884 e; businesssec@usna82.org Corr Sec'y: CDR G r e g Eisman, USN N E M O C , PSC 819 Box 3 1 , FPO AE 09645-3200 (34) 956-82-4322 e: eisman82@hotmail.com Class Web site: www.usna82.org Hello, Class of 1982! Twenty years ago we found ourselves in the midst ofthe dreaded dull and dreary Dark Ages. It's amazing how time flies by us. The 20th Army-Navy game since our graduation was played on 1 December at the same Veterans Stadium that we attended. It only seems like yesterday when fellow 12th Company Classmate Eddie M e y e r s rushed for a Navy season record of 1,318 yards as well as a career mshing mark. Steve Fehr completed the only Navy score with a 35-yard field goal on the final play of the first half. Steve's kick was a record setting 18th o f t h e season. The game finished 3-3.

What an exciting time during our early years!

On the two days prior to this year's game, I attended a Class Presidents meeting followed by the Alumni Association's Board of Tmstees (BOT) meeting. Both were held in Alumni Hall. The Class President's main agenda item was a comprehensive update about the $175 million capital campaign.

Many know this as the Legacy Gift program and everyone should have received mailed materials. Our Class projects support this endeavor Because Dave Balk wanted to know more about how our dollsu's are accounted and spent, I invited him to attend the meeting with me. Here is his summary: The Class president/fundraiser meeting was held on 29 November 2001 in the Bo Coppedge Room of Alumni Hall. CAPT William Bull '32. president of the Class of 1932. represented the earliest Class present. The primary purpose ofthe gathering was to provide an update of current fundraising campaign activities, and the role of individual Class giving within it. Several of the Class representatives, including our own Gordon Thomson, prodded speakers with difficult questions. A 36-page slide presentation was handed out at the meeting, which provides details which will be briefly summarized here.

The obligatory rolls and coffee were available prior to opening remarks by VADM Charles Griffiths '46, He was followed by George Watt '73, president of both the Alumni Association and the Naval Academy Foundation, MajGen Terrence Murray '68, the new vice president of operations, then gave a few remarks before the Campaign Update provided by Mr. Richard Johnson, the executive vice president of the Naval Academy Foundation. CAPT Robert Hofford '61 then provided an update on Legacy giving within the campaign, which spawned a pretty tough question and answer session that lasted into lunch. The campaign update started with a recap of the 1997-2000 merger activity, which moved all fundraising activities into the USNA Foundation. As of 31 December 2000, the combined assets of the Alumni Association, Foundation, and Trustees was $89.1 million. The campaign has greatiy increased the amount of private funds

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available to the Academy. In 1996, donation commitments totaled $6.5 million. Last year, the total was $32 million. So where does the money go?

For 2000, $10.7 million is in the form of pledges, not yet available for spending. Of the remainder, 65% is for restricted gifts to USNA and 5% is for unrestricted gifts. The rest goes to run the Alumni Association and Foundation, including fundraising activities and other Alumni services.

The Foundation is aligning its restricted gifts to support strategic goals of the Academy, which are reviewed every six months. Examples of such activities are the renovation/expansion of the Robert Crown Sailing Center, a Center for the Study of Professional Military Ethics, Museum Renovation/Collections, restoration of state ofthe art facilities at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium, and support for preparatory school scholarship programs. A current goal is to increase the proportion of unrestricted gifts, to provide the Superintendent with more flexibility to meet needs as they arise. The overall goal for all gifts is $175 million by the end of 2005.

The Legacy Gift program is designed to direct Class giving towards larger projects than have been historically undertaken. This is a structured ten-year cycle where Class contributions are credited to the Legacy Gift, In the past. Class gifts generally ranged from $20,000 to $100,000.

Under the new program, gifts may total anywhere from $75,000 to several million.

Aside from the dry fundraising statistics noted above, the question and answer session was quite entertaining. This group can really put the pressure on speakers, so I guess all that time as upper Classmen really paid off. One person asked why we were expanding the stadium when it almost never sells out. There were also some interesting miscellaneous items. A quick look around the room at the end of lunch showed the flatware stowed and aligned neatly on each plate just like we were taught Plebe Summer. There is a project to put an 18-inch x 18-inch bronze copy of each Class crest in Alumni Hall around the auditorium.

The Class of 1947 is trying to get a statue of Jimmy Carter, the only U.S, president to graduate from USNA, placed on the Academy grounds. The list goes on.

All in all; it was a very interesting meeting. I was somewhat surprised by the concern, and in some cases skepticism, exhibited by the Class representatives. We all want to make sure that our donations are used effectively. In the case of some Classes there seemed to be a tense history regarding specific projects. Several attendees expressed a desire for more openness and influence in the decision making process of the Foundation, It seemed a healthy debate that will benefit the current Midshipmen just as we benefited from the largess of those Classes that went before us.

Other Classmates in attendance were Linda "Postie" Postenrieder and Bob Rubin. Linda is the San Francisco Chapter president. A great picture of her is in the December issue of Shipmate in the "Chapter News" section. Bob Rubin is a member of the Board of Trustees as the San Diego Chapter trustee. The Class of '82 is well represented at the Alumni Association with direct inputs for making USNA the best educational experience available. Bob Rubin really thinks this is true since he dragged his son, Gregory, along to scope out the place. Matt M o u r y ' s daughter, Kaelynn, was appointed to the Class of 2005 but opted for Virginia Tech.

If you have any questions about why we raise funds and the need for dollars, email me and I'll get an answer to you. ADM Charles Larson '58 is quoted as saying, "The federal government funds adequacy, not excellence." Again, I ask everyone with an o u t s t a n d i n g p l e d g e to c o m p l e t e it if possible. If you want to start giving and don't know how, email or call me. I thank everyone for

motivating to complete our c o m m i t m e n t to the Legacy Gift program.

Randy Kasamoto (kazmosl @hotmail.com; 310478-0788) checked in from Los Angeles: I'm flying as a 767 first officer for Delta Airiines. I have been with Delta for four years now. So far, I have not been affected by the fiirioughs. I live in West Los Angeles, very close to the University of California-Los Angeles campus. I'm still playing a lot of tennis, although not as competitively as before.

I'm also still in the Naval Reserve at PL Mugu.

I am an executive officer for CV SW 0376, a carrier augment unit. I was previously the executive officer, but now I am in an lAP status...so, I'm not sure how long 1 can hang out there.

I haven't seen many of our Classmates although I have seen Steve Golay and John Bugbee (both 16th Company) in Atlanta at various times throughout the past few years.

I do keep in regular contact with Dave Andrews (1st Company). He is living in Honolulu and flying for Aloha Airlines. He recently checked out as captain of the 737 but got bumped back to first officer as a result of some furloughs.

Well, that's all for now. See you at the reunion.

Speaking ofthe reunion, the dates are 26-29 September 2002, which is the official Homecoming weekend. There is no Boat Show but plenty of activities for those who haven't retumed to the Yard since graduation. Hotel arrangements are made by calling Sheraton Barcelo Hotel Annapolis at 410266-3131. Ask for the Class of 1982 account. Room rates will be about $160 per night plus tax depending on how many persons will attend. This is the going rate for close in accommodations. This hotel was formerly the Ramada and Wyndham Hotel located off Route 50 by Annapolis Mall. The hotel finished a complete remodeling in May ' 0 1 . It has an indoor pool and workout facility.

The preliminary schedule is for a casual crab feast dinner at a local restaurant on Thursday night, Friday moming memorial-prayer service for our fallen Classmates, Friday night heavy hors d'ouevres and dancing at the hotel, and Saturday is the tailgater Other details will be forthcoming. We are soliciting bids to fully automate the process by computer for everything but hotel reservations. Matt Moury is the king of the reunion. He can be contacted at mattmoury@netscape.net or matthewm@dnfsb .gov; 410-263-7640. Matt is seeking volunteers to assist with planning. It's not necessary to be in the local area to help.

I received this email from Len Barker: Gordon, your column in the December issue of Shipmate inspired me to write for the first time.

Thanks for everything you do to keep '82 rolling along. I remember our Plebe Summer training runs together...weren't they fun?

I live in Lynchburg, VA, with my wife of 15 years. Mary Ann. and our three kids. Christopher (10). Lauren (8). and Katelyn (4). We live the typical hectic life of trying to keep up with kids activities while fitting in a little work and play on the side. A few years ago I left the corporate worid to start a software consulting firm creatively named Barker Consulting, From our offices in Lynchburg and Richmond, we do custom development and education for IBM's Lotus Notes collaboration software. Most of the decade between my submarine duty and Barker Consulting was spent in the commercial nuclear power industry.

Living only four hours from Annapolis, one would think that Mary Ann and I would be regulars at the various events held up there, but we have only made it up to the big reunions. We did take the whole family up there this summer and despite the minor changes (like Plebes wearing water botties on the waist) I was very impressed with things.

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I'll share my limited knowledge of other I8th Company Classmates. Mark Murphy is the deputy chief information officer for the Navy stationed at the Pentagon. He and Lori have one child.

Gary Butter is a partner in the Manhattan law firm of Baker. Botts. etc. He and Janet have three kids. Phillip Conlon is alive and well in Georgia with Susan and one child.

It is hard to beliexe that all our Classmates who stayed in the Navy are nearing retirement and are commanding officers. To all who continue to ser\e. thank you. I'll see you at the 20th reunion.

Len, thanks for your compliments. It takes not only the Class oft'lcers to maintain our Class, but other volunteers to assist with special projects. As a matter of fact, nominations are open until I March 2002. The election cycle will be held from I April to 30 June 2002. Nominations should be forwarded to o u r p a s t - p r e s i d e n t T o m m y G a r r i s o n (GarrisonTP@navair.navy.mil): 44491 Boxwood Dr, Callaway, M D 20620; 301-994-9605. Nominate only those persons who want to run. Self-nominations are valid. The nominees will be given the opportunity to make their positions known prior to balloting. This procedure allows the elections to be completed and an effective turnover initiated prior to Homecoming. We will try to have electtonic balloting available.

Other Class news includes Tom Rowden visiting the Northem Virginia Alumni Chapter as its keynote speaker in November Matt Moury attended and reports that everyone enjoyed his speech. Tom is an 0 - 6 select and screened for major command.

Tommy Garrison's daughter, Kelley Jane Garrison, was bom on 6 October and weighed in at 7 pounds, 11 ounces. Joe Direnzo sat with Pat Cole during the Tulane game. Pat is a Battalion Officer Tom Logue wrote that Chris Paul brought his boss Senator John McCain '58 by for a Forrestal Lecture at USNA on 9 October and was well received by the Brigade. Chris is the senator's legislative aide.

He mentions that it's been quite an experience for the last couple of years. Gary Sandala '81 is 2nd Battalion Officer and stopped by for an impromptu Class of'81 photo op with the senator as well. Brian Hood is part of the U . S . A t t o r n e y ' s office in Richmond, VA, and has been there for two years.

Bobby Rountree provided an EZ-25 update: I recently had a change of command from the Knighthawks of VFA-136. an F/A-18 squadron at NAS Oceana. Virginia Beach. Fellow EZ-25 companymates who helped celebrate were Keith Boring. Dale Crothers. and Kurt Kunkel. Another "82er in attendance was Tom Mascola. CO of VAQ-I40 in Tree's air wing. CVW-7. who are preparing for a 2002 deployment aboard JOHN F. KENNEDY. Keith is curtently living in Plainfield, IL, a suburb of Chicago, and working for Exelon Nuclear at the Dresdon Station. Dale is stationed at the Pentagon working on Trident II Strategic Weapons programs, Kurt is stationed aboard HARRY S. TRUMAN as the SUPPO. Kurt had laser eye surgery a few days before the CoC and is looking forward to 20-15 vision in the near future! Bill Dawson retumed from Operation Enduring Freedom as the SuppO on ENTERPRISE. Tree's next assignment is as executive officer of NAS Oceana.

Anyone in the area, please stop by and say, "Hello!" I'm also building a new home on Heron Ridge golf course and the 19th hole will always be open!

Lee C o h e n ( L C o h e n @ L u c a s C a r e e r s . c o m ) emailed this plethora of information: I've contacted most of the boys from 30th and here's a sitrep on 'em; Randy Britt—working at Stryker (medical technology firm) in Northern Califomia; Steve Burns—active duty aviator in DC; Rob Cheong—pastor in Kentucky; Steve Corley—psych hospital attorney; Dave

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Dejarnette— corporate guy at GE; Steve Dietz— active duty nuke at Pentagon; Sam Epstein—Out; John Ferrer—CO of MINNEAPOLIS ST, PAUL; Jim

Firanzi—civilian pilot; Mark Fisher—out; Pat Friel—engineer at Raytheon near Boston; Wes Hammond—active duty Marine; Jeff Hughes— CO of WYOMING; Bill Klansek—out; Kevin Murphy—splitlin" atoms at a Vermont nuke plant; Bernt Oydna—XO of Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach; Steve Parks—former nuke; active engineering duty officer; Chris Paul—McCain's military liaison; Roy Radcliffe—Navy spook; Chuck Ratte—out; Ron Reimer—project guy at Eli Lilly in Indiana; Matt Scassero—squadron CO at NAS Whidbey; Pete Schulert—running chemical testing company in Tennessee; Rich Stoffa—civilian at NavSea; Wayne Terrell—civilian working for DoD in Europe; Evin Thompson— SEAL in Hawaii; John Vena—Northwest pilot; Geoff Voigt—in sales around Annapolis; Pete Warker—active duty Marine in WestPac; Mark Wralstad—active duty Post Squadron CO; Paul Vorio—active duty Marine in Peru; and Bob Zimmermann—instructor pilot for United in Colorado, As for me, 1 got martied to a great gal, Lynn, during my cake shore duty, punched, joined a JO headhunter (Lucas) and moved to California and started having kids. I'm a Blue & Gold Officer (it's great!) and into the Los Angeles Alumni Chapter Lookin' forward to the 20th!

As for the Thomson family, we're having a great time in Richmond, VA, which is our hometown. If you're passing through, ring us to make sure we're here. Audrey, Bailey (13), Nathan, almost 9 years old, and I travel as much as possible. This year has included Hong Kong, Philippines, and Chicago for the Thanksgiving parade. I'll be ttansitioning from B737 captain to B777 first officer due to United Airlines downsizing.

I probably have forgotten someone for this column, but my computer was overcome with a virus.

Please email me what 1 missed and any of the photos. Greg Eisman should be online soon, and I'll let you know as soon as possible. John Femandes and Andy Shelter are working the Class Web site issue. There is a problem with a server provider I ' d like to end on Jeff Cramer's (cjeff53@ quest.net) input: I was very sad to leam of Bob Dolan '81 "s death at the Pentagon. I remember him as a very funny, smart guy willing to help out the underclass in 20th Company, and was not surprised that he had a very successful career in the Navy, as well as a great family life. Lots of United pilots I've flown with are being recalled to active duty, most to fly over the skies of the U.S, My Reserve status is IRR, and unless they need someone to sample the food or collate papers, I don't think I'll be participating in the cleansing of the Taliban. I'm still flying the 737 for United, and saw Steve Weaver in October in Alameda, spent the evening whipping his rear end in cribbage. He's the director of a very large food bank in the Oakland area, where he feeds a number of less fortunate folks. It's an amazing story how he got this incredibly responsible position, and its one that compliments well his love of service and community, I saw Jack McCarty in operations and at our training center, he looked great. Other than that, it's been quiet, as we prepare for daughter number three at Christmas time. On Veteran's Day. I talked at an assembly at their school using some pictures of my military service in a Powerpoint presentation. I used a picture taken in Smoke Hall of the 20th Company 2/C in trop whites and casual hats— man. where did the time go? Where is everyone?

If you want a copy, email me. and I'll fire it right out. For the New Year, be safe, be well, and cherish every day we enjoy in freedom!

God Bless! —Gordon

P.S. Greg Eisman has retumed from Rota, Spain to Slidell, L A . His new email is e i s m a n 8 2 @ hotmail.com. Please send your Shipmate submissions to him.

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Pres: C D R James H. Flatley IV, USN h: PSC477 Box 296, FPO AP 96306-1299 h: 011-81-3117-64-6408 w: VF-154 Unit 25431, FPO A P 96601 -6123 he: fivefam@ata.attmil.ne.jp; we: f4jflatl@cvw5.navy.mil Sec'y: Richard F. Woodford Jr. 7329 Crestieigh Circle, Alexandria, VA 22315 h: 703-313-4170; w: 703-292-4999 we: rwoodfor@nsf.gov Class Web site: www.usna83.com Let me pick up where we left off before the end of Navy's "perfect" football season, unblemished by victory...

My apologies to any Class Act contributors who were "preempted" by the exttaordinary events of the last quarter As they say in network programming, we are resuming our regular broadcast of stories and photos in this time slot, starting with this issue of Shipmate. Thanks for your patience over the holidays, hopefully Santa brought everyone 3.1 pixel digital cameras, so there will be a lot more high resolution photos in the ' 8 3 column. And now, for something completely different: The New Year's Resolution for 2002 comes from our president: I just got back from a three-week detachment to Kedena AB. Okinawa, Since our beloved warship (KITTY HAWK ( C V - 6 3 ) ) sailed without the air

wing embarked we have had to resort to other means of keeping our swords honed. While on the island, I ran into LTCol Phil Skalniak, USMC. He heads up the Marine Liaison Office at Kadena.

He is doing well.

It's getting close to our 20th reunion. Would you please do me a favor and make a pitch in the column that we are looking for volunteers to put together the reunion. Thanks. Hope all is going well with you.

A gold plated opportunity from Chris Murch: To; CDR J a m e s Flatley and R i c h a r d Woodford, This is just a quick Shipmate update: I have several major endeavors I am working on, I am on the board of "WS" which is a top level domain name company in Carlsbad (San Diego for you East Coast types), Dot-WS is like dot-COM but WS stands for Web site and is extremely marketable for a business, family, or organization, I am heading up a project to give every family affected by 11 September their own domain name and Web site, I own the Intemet based radio show the "Entrepreneur Show," which is being licensed by the Entrepreneur Media Group, among other things they own Entrepreneur /Magazine and Entrepreneur.com (huge Web site).

And I also own the Internet Specialist Inc. in Poway, A full-service Internet company that does Web site design, development, and hosting. I am also partnering with ADNC to provide high speed Intemet access to the Poway Business Park, a large industrial area in San Diego.

Just bought a search engine submission company to add to our Internet services. The deal will be finalized next week and I still own the Gold Plating Specialist if you need anything gold plated.

I have also been fortunate enough to be able to work with Bob Moran. an Internet know-it-all, who has his own Internet business in New Jersey.

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I would be interested in putting together an email communication system so we can communicate to the entire Class. Especially in preparation for the 20 year reunion. Can you tell me who is in charge of that?

Beat Army, Chris Murch; The Internet Specialist Inc., Producer of "The Entrepreneur Show" at http;//www.wsradio.ws; email address for life: Chris@Murch.ws; Main Web site: http;// www.wearews.ws; WS stands for Web site for business, family. Church or Organization, http:// www.eintemetspecialist.com.

Adminisfrative Office, 13939 Poway Road #4, Poway, CA 92064; 858-513-9127; f: 858-5138453, Carisbad. WS HQ 760-602-3000 x 5439; h: 858-673-2181; f: 858-674-6440,

Chris brings up two good points, we need a good means of staying in touch online, and we really need some stalwart volunteers to head up the 20th Reunion effort. Please contact me directiy if interested in these projects. Don't wait for a gold plated invitation (although we know someone in the business)— get involved today.

CDR Brad Robinson checks in: As the attached letter states, this is my first letter to Shipmate. Sorty it has taken over 18 years.

In any case, I'm out here on ENTERPRISE in VS-24 as we put the finishing touches on our part of Operation Enduring Freedom, We've been extended past our six months, but it's been an honor and a privilege sticking around to help make things right after the Pentagon and World Trade Centers.

I'll bet things haven't been the same for you all back home, either Especially in DC, As I continually tell my wife and family back home, we have all (here on ENTERPRISE) been touched by everyone's show of patriotism and resolve back home; especially after the great harm that's befallen you.

I'm looking forward to getting home to join you all in the "fight against temorism" back there as well. One of the first places I'll go to after settling in is the Pentagon to pay tribute to our lost Shipmates; and hopefully up to NYC as well. I know you and all of our shipmates back home have been instrumental in keeping things moving forward. Thanks, and hope to see you soon. I'll drop you a line (and a pic with my wife and kids) after I'm home. If you're ever in Jax look us up!

And still more from Brad: Hello from the North Arabian Sea, onboard ENTERPRISE.

I figured after 18 plus years it was about time to write a letter to Shipmate. What got me motivated was checking into my new squadron, VS24, only to find the largest group of USNA grads in any command I've served in to date.

What a whirlwind XO tour it's been. Checked into the squadron in April '01, then a week later on deployment to the Med/North Atlantic/Arabian Gulf. We were out-chopping the Arabian Gulf to come home on 11 September, when of course the World Trade Center/Pentagon terrorist tragedies changed our lives forever. It's hard to describe all of our different emotions since that day. In a few words, I would say we went from shock, to worty and a sense of futility for our loved ones back home, and finally where we are now—determined resolve in carrying out our missions here in the North Arabian Sea and over the skies of Afghanistan. It's a proud feeling to be here. Our squadron, airwing, and battlegroup have led the way during Operation Enduring Freedom over here.

Another '83 Classmate is onboard. Lee Schonenberg (10) took over as commanding officer of HS-3 during deployment in June '01, Other USNA Air Wing notables include our CAG, CAPT Dave Mercer '78; VFA-15's XO, CDR Andy Lewis '85; and VFA-87's XO, CDR Dave Morgan '85.

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FL, flying the S-3A and B. I've ran into and caught up with several Classmates between my tours in Jacksonville and the Pentagon, among other places. Back in Jacksonville, another of our Classmates, Randy Wood (22) took over as commanding officer of VS-31, who will be deploying soon onboard JOHN F. KENNEDY to clean up over here, I'm sure.

We (my wife, Rhonda, and two daughters, Ashley and Courtney) live in Orange Park, FL, just south of NAS Jacksonville, We would love to see any and all Classmates who happen to be in the area. Just give us a call 904-215-0109, or drop an email: robinsonrb@vs24.navy.mil or bradrob83@aol.com. We're in the book and on the Class Web site.

From the Middle East: Hi, this is Cris Reeves-Jones (ReevesJones @msc.bahrain.navy.mil), I just wanted everyone to understand that the email in the cc block is no longer a good email for me. I'm in the process of changing jobs and will be "up" on my new work email (above) on 3 December. Until that time, I'll be doing a bit of floating as I take a trip stateside for work/play.

Another Classmate "Pings" in: Greetings from MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, FL. I'm slowly getting settied into the whirlwind that is called Headquarters, Marine Corps Central Command, which is the staff responsible for the area of the globe roughly from Somalia and Kenya in Africa over to the India and Pakistan area, I'm currently down here TAD from Beaufort as a G-5 Future Operations Planner for, as my orders stated "at least 90 days."

The original paperwork sending me down here was worded for me to "report as soon as practical." Can you be any more vague? This was on a Tuesday, 9 October. So I took it to mean get all the personal stuff in your life squared away, but take as much time as you need. Well, evidently, my idea of "as soon as practical" and the Marine Corps' idea of "as soon as practical" are two different things. I called HQMarCorCentCom on Monday, 15 October and asked if Thursday, 18 October was ok for my artival. The Colonel on the other end of the line promptly told me that they wanted me on Sunday.,, not the 21 st—but the 14th! In their eyes, I was already a day late. So I bargained for a Tuesday, 16 October departure and ran with that. Thus, I didn't know where I was going, what I was going to be doing, or how long I'd be gone.

For the time being, at least 90 days, I can be reached via any of the following methods: John "Ping" Scanlan (scanlanjm@marcenthq.usmc.mil), 813-281-9599, ask for #213.

Yet another reason I've got to get some TAD to San Diego.

Check out this string between Kurt Kammerer and Dennis Yeatman:

i.e.: $5,000 at a fixed 5% return would afford the CO/ship with $250 annually. Five plaques at $30 each would leave the CO with $100 for other items (20 ball caps for example).

Thanks for the offer for your wife to manage the funds...I'll let Joe and the Class board of directors decide if we use her services. It may be that the Alumni Association has a program in place for similar support. Nice of your wife. I'm in for $100 as well.

If the Class is already planning a DDG-83 fund, we'll augment from our lunch group. If not, I propose to Seamus that we coordinate a fundraising eff^ort for DDG-83. I can take the lead. Once the ship de-comms in 30-plus years, the money can be used for what ever the Class BOD decides is best.

Would be glad to have you coordinate an NavyArmy game party at Trophy's, I'll get you the database of Classmates in town. Have 29 on the list at last count. Count me in as well.

Beat Army (at least beat somebody!). Warm Regards, Dennis Yeatman, 858-487-9084, w; 619556-6435.

From: Kurt Kammerer (kkam@sandag.org) To: Yeatman Dennis CDR, Subject: DDG-83 I had a great time yesterday. Thanks again for organizing and I look forward to future lunches.

I think the '83 Fund is a great idea. Count me in for $100. My wife, Jennifer (who I believe I mentioned is an estate planning attomey), has agreed to setting up the trast and administering it (unless it makes more sense to have the ship administer it).

Lastiy, it sounds like the USNA AA Chapter is trying to organize the Army-Navy Party at Trophy's, and there is a Class of '80 event brewing at Sports City. If either of these don't show promise, we can artange something on our own.

If you'd like, I can take the lead on this for '83.

Take care. Kurt J. Kammerer, executive director, San Diego Regional Energy Office, 619-5955630, f 619-595-5305, kkam@sdenergy.org, http://www.sdenergy.org/, 401 B Street, Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92101.

Here are some photos from Pete Stitt's retirement.

CAPT Daniel Keuhlen '78 presenting certificates to our boys, Daniel (on left) and Timothy, while Leo Mackay '83 (guest speaker), Melissa, and I look on

Likewise. I always have a good time at the lunches. The last three have been on ships where the CO is a Classmate (STETHEM, LASSON, DECATUR).

We'll hope to have the next one on HOWARD ( D D G 83). Classmate Joe Nolan is the CO and has already planning the photo op under the hull's 83!

She should be in San Diego in November I'll get the word out regarding her artival.

Regarding the DDG-83 Fund for HOWARD, I'll communicate with both Joe Nolan and our Class reps to determine if anyone has established a Class fund for Joe's ship (as of this printing, the answer is no).

A DDG-83 Fund is what a "Class Act" Class does for a ship with our Class number as the hull number—especially when our Classmate is the commissioning CO. My idea was to offer enough money to the fund to provide ship plaques for SOQ and/or SOY on a continuous basis, and enough money.

That way the ship's CO could buy memorabilia to distribute to VlPs at his discretion. An idea that is certainly open for discussion and improvement.

Pete talking...

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be a powerful legacy we can be proud to leave to those who follow us.

From Jennifer and Mike Stanton: Jennifer is a trial attorney in the Norfolk area, Mike is working out of NavSea's new offices in the Washington Navy Yard.

Melissa and Pete being piped o\ er the side Had a great day! Will forward the "Classmate" photo when 1 get it developed.

Finally, some items that were stuck in my old office mailbag: Sean M. Georges. J,D.. LL.M.. 10044 Marquette St.. Newburgh. IN 47630; (sgeorges@scvl.com).

812-842-2073. w: 812-867-4^801 23 October 2001 RE; Naval Academy Class of 1983; "Unofficial" Leadership Project Dear Classmate; I am writing to enlist your assistance in an exciting project. I propose to publish a book containing our combined leadership experiences and wisdom gained over the past nearly 20 years of military and civilian service. The goal of this project is to prepare and publish a book by 2003. our 20-year Class reunion, which will be our gift to the Academy and to the nation. A portion of the monies realized through the sales of this book could be donated to the Academy or some other worthwhile entity on behalf of the Class of 1983.

I am willing to take on the responsibility to conttibute. edit and see to the publishing of this book.

Of course, this vision will only come to fmition through your help, I am not seeking money, only your input!

It is my humble opinion, based on my 13 years on active duty in the Marines, and five years as a civilian attomey and corporate executive, that there is a huge vacuum of understanding in this country as to what it means to be an authentic leader in our uncertain world. Rather than cursing the absence of leadership. I came upon this idea as a way we, as a group, can light a bright candle. Like you. my understanding of leadership has come to me largely as a result of experiences and insights gained both as a Midshipman and as a military officer Through mihtary and civilian experiences. I have come to the clear realization that there are some key leadership principles and practices which, if thoroughly understood and consistently applied, could absolutely transform our organizations, communities, and families. My vision is that we could put together a collection of stories and insights, organized in such a way as to illustrate key leadership practices and principles, I stand ready to launch on this projecL if the interest is there. Members of our Class have experienced the challenges of leadership in peace and in war both in and out of uniform. I think we are in a unique position to add something very important to the understanding of leadership, I am convinced we all have something very valuable to say. that would benefit and help educate those who are in positions of leadership but who do not understand how to traly lead, as well as for those who aspire to lead.

I would welcome any input you might have on this project. Let me know what you think about this proposal. If you contact me by email, phone, fax or letter, I will provide you with further detail and updates as this project develops. Thank you in advance. If we can get enough interest going, perhaps we could have this project adopted as a formal Class of '83 Project, I look forward to working with you on this, I think it has the potential to

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Brian Antonio and Michael Stanton at the Navy-Boston College game

PS: From Kim, please pass this update to any mutual friends/family I may have missed.

Mission accomplished. Thanks for all the updates, photos, and ideas. Now can we get a reunion committee off the ground?

Thought for the month: ".. .The central tragedy of our effort in this conflict has been the confusion of a sophisticated technology with human commitment. Our bombs may, in time, destroy the geography, but they will never win the w a r . . . " — C o l Walter E. Kurtz, U S A , "Counterinsurgency and Commitment," 1968.

Any takers on identifying the source of that one?

The answer next issue.

Make 2002 a super New Year!

1983 A Class Act!

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Pres: CDR Steven G. Young, USNR c/o MSDW, 11311 McCormick Road #450 Hunt Valley, M D 21031 w: 410-229-8206, 888-435-2281 e: Steven.G.Young@msdw.com Sec'y: Karen (Malloy) Halverson 3111 Bent Creek Drive, Valrico, FL 33594 h: 813-681-4088; e: dkhalverso@aol.com Class Web site: www.usna84.com

BC game reunion An update (sorry, the photo will come later) from James Ricketts (jbricket@juno.com): I thought I'd catch up and let everyone know what's going on with the Ricketts family. We've been living in Colorado since 1997, and we're hoping this is where we stay. Yes, getting to the ocean is a bit of a hike, but the benefits outweigh that little issue.

As far as work goes, I'm with SUN Microsystems and manage Education Consulting services for the U.S.. Canada, and Latin America.

SUN is a tertific company and has their Enterprise Services headquarters about five miles from my house here in Lafayette, As for the Navy, I've been in the Reserve since 1991 and have been doing most of my work for the Office of Naval Research and the Naval Research Lab, Much of the last few years has been helping get 3-D visualization technology out to the fleet to enhance training feedback. We've actually had quite a bit of success deploying 3D tools, particularly out at the Pacific Missile Range in Hawaii and quite a few ranges stateside, Jamie and I have a wonderful son, Scott, We've gotten him to the Naval Academy three times so far, but since he's only eight, we're not exactiy in deep with the college discussions yet. We'll have to watch out for all the Air Force Academy press coming our way since we're only an hour and a half from that less accomplished institution.

My brother Eric, his wife, Wendy, and their two kids. Brace (go figure) and Emma, are living in Cary, NC, Given Eric was a tank commander in the Marines, what else would he do in the civilian world but be a high-end circuit designer for IBM. A powerlifter who is also a geek—now that's a scary combination.

One more change of address: For all our friends and family, this is our change of address; Kim and Bill Mysinger (wmysinger@ efortress.com). 6131 Sandstone Court. Clifton. VA 20124:703-815-9649,

Happy New Year! Quite a bit of news to report in this issue so let's get to it. Back in November, Rick Johnson wrote with an update on his family from Colorado Springs. Unfortunately, at the time I was unable to run the great picture Rick sent along.

Now, for your viewing pleasure is Rick and his cute sons, Keith and Kyle. Thanks for the picture. Rick, and sorry for the delay.

Rick Johnson u Becky (Lewis) Vautier wrote with news of another Classmate at USNA. Eric Rice is currently stationed in Annapolis and working in the Academy Ethics Center. Brian Goodrow, now the XO of the physical education department at USNA, also reports that Nick Freeman is stationed there and works in the department of character development.

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15th Company SoCal Class Reunion Steve Bowman (bowmans@sand.disa.mil) wrote with the following great update and photograph.

Pictured from left to right are Steve, Tom Kymn, Tim Wise, John So, and Rich Czechowski who all got together just north of San Diego on 27 October. Steve, Tim, and Rich had a short ride from San Diego while Tom and John drove all the way from Los Angeles. Over margaritas and dinner, the group enjoyed catching up, remembering people (especially roommates), and events from their USNA days, and discussed the September fragedies.

Steve thanks Tom for bringing everyone together for the very enjoyable evening. Steve also provided a little update on what he and his family have been up to recently: After PG school in Monterey, my wife, Raksha, son. Shone, and I moved to San Diego in '92. 1 survived my department head tour onboard JUNEAU (LPD 10), including a lengthy visit to scenic Somalia during Operation Restore Hope and numerous other garden spots (Pusan and Chinhae come to mind). I really did enjoy Singapore and Kauai, two places I took leave with Raksha while the ship was there. In '94,1 ttansferted to ComNavSorfPac where I worked with ComAFLOATraGraPac conducting shipboard training and assessments. I moved to SpaWarSysCom in '97 to become the relational supply (shipboard logistics application) functional manager working in PMW 151. Late in '99, just in time to see Y2K roll by, I took command of the DISA Computing Center located in the Grace Hopper service center onboard NAS North Island. We host and mn 24/7 operation of mainframe, midtier, and Web servers along with DISN connectivity for them. How long can 1 convince the detailers to let me stay in the best job I could ask for? We were fortunate to have CDR Sean McGinty work with us in September. He braved the airline trip from Wisconsin to provide commercial IT project management expertise on his ADT, After Shone started school, Raksha worked for the East Lake Development Company for several years. However, as Shone moved through first and second grade, we decided that her personal involvement at his school would be more important. So she returned to duty as a fulltime mom serving as a dedicated elementary school PTA board member. As a direct result.

Shone is excelling at school (now in fourth grade and GATE), US Freestyle Karate (now a brown belt) and, of course, in sailing (now beginning to race Sabots at Coronado Yacht Club), I probably do not need to tell anyone that San Diego is a very hard place to leave and, with an 18th tee view from our back yard, we have made every effort not to (so far so good!). Don't let that comment fool you as I am still much better at sailing than golfing and don't get to practice enough of either If there are any other Classmates hiding out in SoCal, please give me a yell.

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The Berninger family Bob Gambrill '83, wrote to report on Steve Berninger who, after successful careers in both Navy and civilian nuclear power, as well as a stretch as a financial advisor, is currenfly living the American dream as a bed and breakfast owner in the beautiful north Georgia mountains. Steve and his wife, Suzanne, m n a seven-bedroom inn and their two boys, Christopher and Charles, pitch in by helping with lots of chores. Here they are showing Bob the mountains and waterfalls. Bob writes, "Steve has truly modeled the way for us. Now we can honestiy say...for a good time call Steve."

Florida neighbors Susanne Openshaw '87 and Mark Openshaw wrote with news that they and their children. Tommy (7), Colleen (4), and Tara (1.5), are happy and well and enjoying life in Florida. Mark is running the Florida office of his father's heavy highway construction company here in Central Florida. The company is based in the Baltimore/Washington metropolitan area. Maik currently has two projects underway here. Susanne is in the Naval Reserve and is a Company Commander in Reserve Construction Battalion 14 out of Jacksonville, FL. Mark also passed along the information that John Cordle assumed command of O S CAR AUSTIN (DDG-79) at Norfolk Naval Station on 30 November and that John Fluhart (CDR, USNR) took command of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 53 on 2 November at Andrews Air Force Base.

Congratulations to both Johns and thanks for all the information, Mark!

Speaking of changes of command, Kate and Rob Rabuse (rabuserk@aol.com) sent along a nice note with the great news that Rob will become the commanding officer of VS-22, a Jacksonville based S-3 squadron. The ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m., 31 January 2002. If anyone is in the Jacksonville area and wishes to attend, Kate and Rob would love to see you. Please contact them at their email address above. Congratulations to both of you and good luck in the command!

Yet another Classmate Change of Command to report is that Andy Hale took command of SANTA FE ( S S N 763) on 19 November at Naval Station Pearl Harbor I have no pictures yet or comments from Andy but I promise to hound him to the ends ofthe earth until I get some for you. Congratulations, Andy!

Roving Class correspondent Kelly (King) Henry wrote with news of Tom Owens who has been recalled to active duty in response to the 11 September attacks. Tom serves as a Navy emergency planning liaison officer and so is working intermittently at Ground Zero. Tom was recalled at 9:30 a.m. on the moming of 11 September. Kelly is also happy to report that she is now the proud adoptive mom of little AUie who keeps big sister Nora hopping and also, as of this writing, has taken an inordinate interest in toppling the Christmas tree. Kelly's husband

Mike, an Army doctor with the 10th Mountain Division, is currendy deployed to Kosovo. I'm hoping Kelly will be able to forward pictures of her adorable daughters soon.

I am still speaking to our roving West Coast Class correspondent Kevin Monahan despite his incredibly inflammatory comments regarding praise of a certain former U S N A grad whose name will go unmentioned but who tends to be highly unpopular with our female Classmates. Anyway, Kevin met up with George Zamka back in November George was at Moffett Field doing some astronaut stuff and enjoyed an evening dining at the Monahan house.

While Kevin and Tracey got the dishes done, George took on Kevin's son, Chris at a game of chess. The end result of that game is that Chris (currently age five) wants George to bring money the next time they play. George and his wife, Elisa, have a daughter Devin (7), and a son named Alan, who was b o m last year. Dr. Robert McMasters '78 wrote to inform me of his brother's recent change of command. Bill McMasters gave up command of VF-143, the world famous "Pukin' Dogs" on 26 October 2001 at NAS Oceana. As far as I know.

Bill is the first of our Classmates to complete a squadron CO tour. For a picture of the brothers at the ceremony, please look under the Class of '78 article in this Shipmate. Congramlations, Bill, on the completion of your command and thanks to your brother for passing along the information.

The Miller family Robin Franke sent along the following note from Steve Miller: Just a note to say "hi" and to let you know that all is well in North Texas with the Miller family.

I've attached a family photo taken on the deck of LEXINGTON (AVT-16). We were at a softball tournament for our daughter, Jackie (9), and LEX is now a permanent museum there in Corpus Christi.

It was pretty cool since I have 40 traps on LEX, and really enjoyed showing some of my former life as a naval aviator to my kids, as well as the others on Jackie's team. Softball has become a major part of our life since Jackie made the select team. It's great for her, and taxing on our schedule since it is a year-round commitment. As you well know, they grow up way too fast, and so we try very hard to enjoy every moment we can with them. Poor Alex, (7), has to endure all ofthe tournaments, but he'll get his chance when he gets a bit older. I am still flying for Delta Air Lines, based at DEW. Work has changed since 11 September, but I guess that was needed. Maureen spends most of her time managing the home. Her official titie is "executive vice-president, domestic management" for Miller Enterprises. It sounds more professional than housewife, Jackie lives for softball and pop music, Alex lives for all sports and reading. (Do those go together?) Maureen lives for her projects. I live for my time off and coaching kid teams.

Thanks for passing on the information, Robin.

That's all for this issue. Keep those cards and letters coming and I'll talk to you later. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Karen.

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Pres: Bob Smith e: upsbobs@hotmail.com w: 410-293-6652 Corr. Sec'y: CDR Dave McDonnell 88 Bowyer Road, Annapohs, MD 21402 w: 410-293-6585; h: 410-626-0347 e: dclomcd@aol.com; mcdonnel@gwmail.usna.edu Some thoughts for the New Year from our Class president: I would like to take a minute to thank everyone who helped our Class take some huge steps forward in 2001. Dave, Bryan, Tim, Matt, and myself set some important goals for 2001 when we took office; get our Class column in Shipmate filled every month, start work on the 20th Reunion, improve our tailgate site and participation; tackle the issue of Class giving and our Class project/ gift for the 20th Reunion; set the ground work for Class by-laws; find out about our sponsorship of the 25th Company wardroom; and have some fun.

I have to admit, we have had some fun! We have also (as a Class!) raised over $375,000 for the Class project (exceeding the $250,000 goal), and that is with only about 40% of the Class actually being contacted so far. We have purchased a new Class tent and have set a new standard for Class participation at our home tailgaters. Other Classes have taken notice of our new tent and the size of our tumout for home games, it has been great and we hope to see it grow next year. ' 85 also had a great tumout at the Army-Navy game and at the gala the night before (Thanks to Matt Schatzle (28) and Bryan Caisse (8).) Our Class Shipmate column has been fun to read; it has been great to leam about all our Classmates who are taking the time to write in for the first time and catch us up on their lives and the lives of their families, keep it up! We are working with the 25th Company on their current wardroom renovation. Finally, we have started taking a look at our Class by-laws and long-term goals based on the work that previous Classes have done and the high standard that has been set. I would say we have had a good year and as a Class we have worked to meet the challenge set forth when we took office.

This past year was not without tragedy, and it is in these hard rimes that our true colors as a Class did show. The loss of Pat Dunn (15) and of Marc Flagg's (31) parents. Dee and Buddy Flagg '61, were felt deeply by all of us and, as a Class, we stood beside our shipmates and their families at this difficult time. The Class representation and participation at the memorial services was outstanding and touching. Our prayers are with Marc and witii Pat's wife, Stephanie, as they move ahead from Uieir loss and for all our Classmates who have been or who will be in harms way fighting the "good fight" against the evil forces of tertorism.

We will continue to support them and look for ways to support the families of all our fallen Classmates. I also have to say I was deeply touched by stories of our Classmates who offered their homes to stranded travelers or who went to make donations to the relief workers at Ground Zero in the wake of the 11 September events.

As we look ahead to 2002, we will continue to work together to meet or exceed the goals we have set as a Class and continue to support the mission of the Naval Academy, the Alumni Association, the Naval Academy Foundation and of course, each other We will look forward to bigger and better tailgaters, more Class giving, comprehensive Class by-laws, a great time at Army-Navy at the Meadowlands next year (plan on coming to NYC.Bryan Caisse (8) is the point man for a big Class party in the city that weekend) and more

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great news in our Shipmate columns and Class emails. Take care and God Bless for a great year in 2002! Thanks for giving us a chance to serve and to work with you as we prepare for our 20th Reunion in 2005! Beat Army (or anyone for that matter!) â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Bob Smith On To The Nooze I would like to echo the many thanks to Bryan Caisse (8) (bcaisse@wsadv.com) for administering the tedious job of keeping up the email database of Classmates. As we saw in the crisis of 11 September 2001, our database enabled us to quickly and efficiently get the word out to the entire Class. If you have recentiy changed your email address please provide the new one.

Despite the football team's woes this year, the tailgate season was a complete success. Many thanks to Matt Schatzle (28), Pat McPherson (13) and Paul Rosmilso (3) for their undying dedication to the art of tailgating. Note the new Class tailgate tent in the below picture of the new Class officers. Plan on stopping by next year during any home game.

L to r: Dave McDonnell, Bryan Caisse, Tim Kane, Bob Smith, Matt Schatzle During the Army-Navy game tailgate in Philadelphia, some '85s met up with Senator John McCain '58. While the game was unsuccessful, the tailgate was outstanding. Bryan Caisse (8) also held a huge tailgate attended by many '85s including Chuck Mills (3), Frank Proctor (23), Jack Stem (2), Bob Goodman (3), Pat McPherson (13), Paul Rosmilso (3), and about 200 of Bryan's closest friends.

Mark Scheaffler, Dave McDonnell, Tim Kane, Sen. John McCain, Kevin Reeds, Pat McPherson, and Matt Schatzle Barb and Bob Smith (16) are pleased to announce the arrival of the newest member of the Naval Academy Class of 2024, Harrison Thomas Smith, bom on 13 November at 2:46 p.m. He weighed in at 8 pounds, 5 ounces, and 20 inches. Mom and baby are in great health. He joins his brother Truman (19 months). Congratulations also go to Susan and Joe Skufka (20) on the birth of their baby, JuUanna.

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Skufka's latest addition Emails Ron Fry (11): I have a question for the group...! took TAP Class and plan to retire next September Hard to believe. Is there anyone out there in the Class retiring before me or will I be the first? For those interested, I plan on teaching middle school history. Rob Hoppa (4) is now the intel officer on NIMITZ and just took her around the horn from Norfolk to California.

Bob McArthur (7): I left the Marine Corps in 1998, after completing a tour as the G-6 Ops Officer and Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff, G-6, for Marine Corps Bases, Japan. It was a great three-year accompanied tour on Okinawa, and quite a strange time to leave active duty. Just the same, Denise and I wanted to put some roots into a community, and settled down with our two boys, Joshua (13) and Zachary (11), in Colorado Springs. I now work as a global IT program manager for Agilent Technologies, the Hewlett Packard spin-off, and also continue to serve in the Marine Corps Reserve as part ofthe J6 Directorate at U.S. Space Command.

My earlier assignments included tours with the 6th Marine Expeditionary Brigade and the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity, as well as a two-year stint at the Naval PG School.

In our spare time, we maintain a "hobby farm" on our five acres, with a great vegetable garden, three horses, two dogs, two cats, 14 chickens, and a feeder calf each year We also head to the mountains frequently to ride our horses, fish, hike, bike, and camp. I'm curtently a Blue & Gold Officer in Colorado, and take a great sense of pride in assisting with the admission of new young people to our great alma mater.

Tony Krueger (22): Since I don't know when I last provided input to Shipmate, I'll bring you up to date over the last several years. After leaving THOMAS S . GATES (CG-51) as OPS, I went back home to the Naval Academy as Company Officer of 22nd Co. This short tour only lasted one year until I transfemed down to Ingleside, TX, as CO of HERON ( M H C 52). I finished up my CO ride on the mighty warship in January of this year and transferted back to Norfolk as the JTFX Planner for Second Fleet.

Ever since, I have been steadily chipping away at the "honey-do" list, which is never ending for our 80-year-oId home.

Thomas Schwarz (36): I just finished my tour as XO on OSCAR AUSTIN, the first Flight IIA ARLEIGH BURKE destroyer out of Norfolk, VA, I think I am up there for the record on longest XO tours at 29 months. The precom process is both exciting and daunting. Exciting because the ship is brand new and you get to put the crew together and test all the new "stuff."

Daunting, because you have to put everything together from scratch. While I was in Norfolk, I routinely ran into Rich Brown (15), he is EA at JFCOM and Larry Datko (29) who was XO of our sister ship, DDG-80. I am now assigned to the OpNav staff N763 in Washington, actually Crystal City, I am the USW requirements officer, at least for the next month or so when the reorganization will complete. I have mn into a lot of

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shipmates but only one so far from our Class. Jack Noel (17) is working TEAM stuff in N76. Lynne and I have been married for 14 years in November and we have two giris. Iris (11) and Taylor (7), who are going to school where we live here in Springfield.

T.L. "Flash" Adams III (5) (adams@ anteon.com): I am plugging along doing Intel/Threat SE work for Navy Area/Theater-Wide and Area Air Defense Commander on the CivLant-side. Heading to Egypt for three weeks of Reserve AT in October.

Ran into Eric "Biff' Gardner (5) who's heading to XO/CO of VAW-125, Eric reported that he and Jeff Belt (5) ran recently in the Rock-and-Roll Half Marathon,

Mike Berger (4): I was on a layover in Los Angeles yesterday.

On my way back to my hotel in Redondo from Sharkees (local Hermosa Beach bar) I fell rollerblading. Lots of people watching, skinned a knee, hurt my wrist. But ya' know what? I was toasted, and it still hurt.

David O'Neil (2): Karen and I are currently residing in Lake Ridge, VA. We just had a new baby girl on 2 June 2001 (Victoria Rose) who joins her two sisters: Katrina and Caitlin, We have a French foreign exchange student living with us this coming year, Marie Charlotte Rouxel, from the West Coast of France, who will be attending Woodbridge Senior High School, I just changed jobs, leaving Lockheed Martin after eight years, and now work forTASC, Inc. in Chantilly, VA.

ranner and advenmre racer, to the ranks. This rounds out the participation of the Armed Forces of the United States with Team Speedy Mail, the first place AFEC team representing the Air Force and Team Army CIOR the second place team from AFEC.

Eric Rutherford (19): On 7 July 2001 I martied the former Brenda Esmeralda Alcaraz Cordova. She is a Mexican citizen from CD Juarez, Mexico, where the wedding was held. Our Classmates in the photo are from left to right: Ron Zaieski (34), Bob Goodman (3), Mark Stevens (24), myself Brenda, Jim Syvertsen (19) and Gregg Sears (28). 1 cannot tell you what a warm feeling it was for them to come, and how proud 1 was to have them at my wedding. Each is successful in their respective fields. My wife will live with me in El Paso, Texas, She is truly a gift from the Lord, I am a special agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration and I am on a team that travels to small towns in New Mexico and Texas targeting and eventually artesting drug gang members that have gotten out of control. We work closely with local and state police. The work is rewarding, and the results can be seen immediately.

Lauren (Blaise) Mihlon (10): The Mihlons are doing well. Arrived on Okinawa in August just in time for closeout at work and school to begin for the children. I graduated command and staff in June, and was allowed to extend my orders by two weeks so that my boys (Chris, 11, and Scotty, 12) could participate in the Inline Roller Hockey Nationals in Chicago. They have been starting defensemen for their club in Virginia for the past three years. They won the Regionals in June and so I thought it would be a chance in a lifetime for these children to compete at Nationals. Especially since I've taken them away from their sport for the next three years. They didn't win, but we all had fun just the same. I got promoted to Lieutenant Colonel on 1 September and am now filling the Comptroller position for 1st MAW, D a v e B e r c h t o l d (22) ( b e r c h t o l d . d a v e @ h q . navy.mil); Currently stationed at OpNav N46 as action officer for Family Housing Program. Recently came of an XO tour as Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Four Currently stationed in DC with John Figuerres (22) and Mike Borrosh (22). Bob McLean (34), also a CEC officer, works right down the hall in N44, Ed Brown similar in N8.

Got martied to Sharon Pohl eight years ago, sister of one of our Classmates, Syd Pohl (22), now residing in Cincinnati, OH, working for Procter & Gamble, Sharon and I have no kids but are trying to privately adopt. If anyone knows of anyone looking to place an infant up for adoption, Sharon and I would be most interested.

Woodie Clark (12): Just wanted to respond to your recent cry for help to ascertain if Shawn Grenier (4) sent you the piece on the Armed Forces Eco Challenge (AFEC) in Alaska, which occurted this past June, If he did, here is some adjunct info to add that has recently developed: Team Naval Reserve is now competing in Eco Challenge New Zealand 17 October thru 3 November representing the Naval Reserve, We are sponsored by the Naval Reserve Recmiting Command and will be wearing those team colors in front of intemational cameras competing against the worid's best adventure racers. The men are the same from the first race, but we have added the newest member, Maj Bridget Brannick, USMCR, an accomplished long distance 138

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Mark Livingston (21) (mlivingston@boatracs .com): I have been living in the Gulfport, MS, area since departing Navy life in 1990. I got martied to a wonderful lady (Andrea) from Mississippi in 1991. (Getting ready to celebrate our 10th Anniversary!). Andrea and I have five wonderful children: Sarah (8), Hannah (5), Noah (4), Joshua (3), Samuel (9 weeks). You can get a look at my family at our Web site: www.thelivingstoncrew.com.

I have been working in the Domestic Marine Information Systems arena for the past seven years and am curtently managing development of custom database applications that move information from vessel to office via satellite or other "wireless" means, I am always looking for good people (especially Web enabled SQL Server developers), so drop me a line if anyone wants to see about moving to the beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast! I guess the biggest event (certainly the most important) of the last ten years was my conversion to Christianity in the fall of 1990, I have been through a full spectrum of events over ten years, but the one thing that has carried rae through them all is my relationship with Jesus Christ—everything that I am and have flows from Him! That's it in a nutshell—Take care everybody!

Rich Jordan (34): I completed my first Adventure Race on 8 September, It was one of the eight Hi-Tec series of adventure races held around the country. It was in outside of Hartford in a state paik. Three-man teams participate in a two-mile kayak, 12-15 mile mountain bike and 6-8 mile ran and (a surprise) 2 mile Orienteering course—not to mention another 8-10 surprise mental/physical challenges throughout the race, including a 12-foot wall at the end. It was a gas. We lost a lot oftimeon the orienteering—I knew we should have brought a compass! Oh yeah, 1 forgot to tell you it was also at night. We came in 164 out of 330 teams. Not the greatest results but we did finish—just under five hours. It was awesome! One of my teammates was my Leading Petty Officer on ray first ship, neariy 15 years ago. We had kept in touch over the years and last year I hired him to ran our manufacturing plant, after he retired frora the

Navy after 21 years. The corabined ages of our team was 125 years.

Emil Petruncio (13): I'll take this opportunity to pass along that Craig Shelden (30) and Mike Randolph (17) are fellow students at the National War College, here at Ft. McNair, DC. We'll be graduating in June with master's degrees in national security strategy. After that, I' 11 be going on to the Naval Academy to start my assignment as a Permanent Military Professor in the Oceanography Department.

Kurt Menke (12) was selected this year for the PMP program. Life goes on.

Scott Cull (34): In the October edition, Ken Adams (16) asked "where is Bob Poor (9)." Bob is curtently assigned to SpaWarSysCom in San Diego, Old Town complex. He works in PMW 157. I will let hira know that people are asking where he is, so he can contact you directly, Jackie (Carey) Parrish (14): I knew I needed to write, but when I saw my narae in the October Shipmate, I decided it was now time! A quick update, I'm now working for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, GA, Challenging work, but not nearly as fun as being a mom and wife. We have two girls, Grace, 7 and Sarah, 2. Our third child (a boy) is due in December. I've been married to my husband, Scott, for nearly nine years. Aside from working and raising little ones, we're active in the children's ministry at our church and our older daughter's school and soccer activities. We left the Washington, DC, rat race a few years ago to find a more family-oriented place to raise our kids, and we love where we landed! We live pretty far out ofthe city, which gives us the best of two very different worlds.

Byron Williams (19): Hello Classmates, after Supply Corps School, I served on CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ( S S N - 7 0 5 ) for

three years, two years at BuPers in Manpower, and then three on SARATOGA (CV-60). Since leaving active duty seven years ago, I've been working in Tallahassee, FL, as the purchasing director for the Leon County School Board. My ex-wife Denise and I had two daughters. Brianna (9) and Adrianna (8). Valeria and I martied in December 2000 and are expecting a girl (Storm ILY (I Love You) Williams) any day now. In addition to the three girls are my stepson and stepdaughter, Tanzer (15) and Jaamela (13), That will make five. I must admit they are keeping me busy. My prayers and thoughts go out to all of you, especially those of you still on active duty and serving our country,

Mike Kessler (24): For those who might want to know, I'm a reservist, but was voluntai'ily recalled to active duty to support a P-3 Imaging Detachment in the Balkans. I'm currently in Mostar, BosniaHerzegovinia. My end of tour is in January '02.

I've also spent a couple of months in Kosovo. I'm looking forward to getting back to the U.S.A.

Gary Klein (13): 1 got out the Marine Corps, soon after getting a couple of engineering masters at the Naval Postgraduate School (before that I was flying CH-46s in Tustin, CA). I soon hired on with Boeing Helicopters (with two weeks left on my terminal leave) working on Flying Qualities for the V-22 Osprey.

That took me to Pax River where I got a wealth of engineering/ flight test experience with the highly visible and exciting aircraft. Before that program got into so much trouble, I decided to transfer and finally settle down in Arizona where I now work on an R&D Apache (AH-64) project. 1 just got accepted into the Arizona Guard where I will be flying the AH-64D out of Mirana, AZ. Now living happily in the desert with my wife, Traci, and three kids.

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Pres: Daniel H. White e: dhwhite@cablespeed.com; daniel_white@ml.com Sec'y: Paul Costello 4705 Grainger Trail, Ft. Worth, TX 76137 p: 817-485-8824 e: paulandkathie@hotmail.com Class Web site: www.usna86.org Greetings, Classmates! Spring is kinda, almost here and for all of our sakes I hope the economic recovery is coming along as well. I have mentioned the long lean times in my writing a column vs. you seeing it in print. Makes it kind of hard to get in the spring feeling when you are sitting in a 30-degree office because the hangar heating system is on the blink. If only I could transport myself to when you read this so I could warm up. Then I would grab the business section of the paper and come back to cold December. They'd be calling me the Warren Buffet of the millennia. Oh well, sometimes this column makes me prone to daydreaming.

Some unfinished Homecoming/Class Reunion information: If you didn't know it, our 15-year reunion was a big hit. Many of you have been kind enough to thank me for putting on a great tailgater, etc. I appreciate the thought, but 99.999% of the credit for our reunion goes to Class President Dan White. He put the whole show together The "thanks for a great reunion" letters helped take the sting out of the "the tailgater costs too much" mail we had been receiving before the big event. Pictures from the reunion have been posted on the Class Web site (see above). I hope those of you that renewed old friendships and promised to keep in touch, will truly follow up on that pledge. Keeping in touch will shape our Class reputation, as we grow more "seasoned". If you scan the Class News section of Shipmate those classes that are strong and unified tend to stand out month after month. I would like to think we'll be counted in their number some day.

It's up to you!

One thing we can all be proud of is the golf tournament benefiting Megan Price. I received this update from her parents Rich and LaNeil Price: Well, things have slowed down here some at the Price house since the Class reunion, so we wanted to write and tell everyone how touched we were with the response for the fund for "Megan's Voice." We were overjoyed by the support of the Class and were totally blown away by the amount that you all gave. We raised over $4,500! One thing that really touched us deeply was the fact that all the prizes that the golfers won at the golf tournament were given back and then raffled off and the money was given back to Megan. That really shows the caliber of people that pass through the gates of the yard. When Megan came into our lives we thought that our lives would never be the same, and we were right.

We are forever changed by the spirit and love of this one child. She has touched so many people in her short 19 months and has showed such courage and determination,,, It was so perfect to have had the Class adopt her as the honorary daughter She has the same wonderfulfightingspirit like all the men and women that serve or have served our country by wearing the Navy Blue and Gold.

Thanks again for the kind words, prayers, and contributions to our family. On one last note, Megan walked across the room today on her own, without her walker...these tiny steps are a true miracle to us...she has made us, and I hope all of you, very proud.

Shipmate, January-February 2002

Hey, when you're done will you pass the box of tissue. Those of us who follow Megan's progress via the Price's Web site (accessible via a link from the Class of '86 Web page) can remember when the thought of Megan using a walker was a big step.

To think of her crossing the room on her own without her walker truly put a lump in my throat. I've noticed Rich and LaNeil giving a lot of credit to other people. Rich and LaNeil deserve the real credit. We are very proud of you for your strength, your courage and your compassion. More than anything, those little steps Megan took across the room reflect what amazing parents she has. I've noticed that the Alumni Association loves to recognize Distinguished Alumni, yet I doubt that you will find many of them deserve that recognition more than the Price family and other families that love and nurture children with special needs. Salute!

Also in the mailbag was an email from Louie Partida. Louie has been serving as the officer in charge of VRC-30 DET ONE: Just a quick note to update y'all. Unfortunately, I missed the reunion. April and I were all set to go with reservations for the whole shebang, but the Navy stepped in with other plans. I am finishing up my DH/OIC tour here in San Diego with VRC30, and although I selected to 0-5,1 didn't screen for one of the only two VRC command slots. In an effort to adjust my timing for follow-on orders, I "volunteered" to head up the ill-fated Det that took NIMITZ to San Diego around South America from it's overhaul in Norfolk. Both April and I really wanted to return to the East Coast and start feathering our river-front retirement nest in Norfolk, but I ended up taking shore-duty orders here in San Diego. I should be starting as the OPSO for FACSFAC San Diego in January, complete with a cushy desk and my own parking space.

We've bought a "ranchito" out in East County, where I'll have lots of room for projects, and April can introduce the kids to the full spectrum of country life (including horses and other bamyard animals). Please give us a ring if you're in the area, especially all the 32nd Company Panther Prisoners.

Thanks Louie for writing. Hope you enjoy the FACSFAC tour.

I would appreciate hearing from any of our 26th Company Alumni on how the wardroom revitalization project is going. Please email me at the above address.

One thing that won't go away between now and the publishing date is that many of our Classmates will be off various garden spots ofthe world evening up the balance sheet with those who spread terror.

Some will be active duty and some reserve called to active duty. Please remember them in your thoughts and prayers. Keep in touch. —Pablo Audemus Esse Magnos

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Pres/Sec'y: Tim Wolf 11409 Rouen Drive, Potomac, MD 20854 h: 301-299-6409; e: shipmate87@aol.com Class Web site: http://usna87.com Washington, DC Well, here we are, the year 2002. The big event this fall—mark this down—Homecoming on 2629 September 2002 in Annapolis. Our 15-year reunion! If you haven't made hotel or lodging, reservations, please do so soon. I'm not sure if there's still rooms available in our room block at the Radisson. If not, there's still plenty of rooms nearby, just don't procrastinate as a number of other Classes are having their big reunions that same weekend!

Here's some news from the fall and football season in Annapolis; Shelley (Laurilla) O'Malley is a pilot with Delta, flying 727s out of Atianta. She and husband Brian O'Malley '86 have two girls, Shannon and Lauren.

Mike Danzer is in Quantico at the Command and General Staff College. Mark Gibson is back in the DC area. Michael Hathaway is with Booz, Allen, and Hamilton. Leslye and Mike Stewart have returned to the metro area; they live in the shadow of the old Naval Academy dairy farm in Gambrils, MD.

Tailgating with Jeff and Jeremy Colwell '04 Mike Herron works for Dale Carnegie in the Philadelphia area. He and his wife, Diane, have a young daughter named Grace, and they're expecting baby number two this spring.

Big news in the naval aviation community...in October the results of the Aviation Operation Command Board were released. The following were selected: Ken Inglesby (HC); Dave Fluker and Doug "Ten" Hoopen (HSL); Ted Williams and Jerry Holden (VAQ); Chris Bolt (VAW); Wes Huey (VFA); Dave Smith (VP); and Brett Pierson (VS). Congratulations!

David Johnson relayed that he recently assumed command of Inshore Boat Unit 24, which is a commissioned reserve unit located in Fort Dix, NJ.

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David's change of command ceremony was held in Vieques, PR, during support operations. David and Dorothy have one daughter, Kyra.

Dr Karen Boyle and Bobby Wehman were married in Newport, RI, on 3 November Karen, a 1994 graduate of Harvard, is currently a surgical resident (urology) at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. Bobby is a financial advisor and certified financial planner with Legg Mason in Baltimore. In attendance at the nuptials were Jim Hogan, Steve "Riggs" Ruggirello, Mark Fox, Tom Bacigalupo, Steve Ploof '85, and Joe Stewart '85. There were others there, but their presents weren't big enough to warrant mention here (just kidding)!

James Mema, father of Classmate Jim Merna, graciously sent an article from the national American Legion magazine regarding David Robinson.

The article discussed David's selection as the Legion's James V. Day Good Guy Award recipient.

The award was presented in San Antonio on 27 August. Mr Mema added that Jim is doing well in his legal practice with the law firm of King & Spalding in Atlanta.

John Fitzwilliam is serving on WASP in Norfolk after spending some quality time as a senior engineer at Ingalls Shipyard in Pascagoula, MS. From their email, Laura and John seem to be enjoying the Tidewater area of Virginia.

Brian McCawley wrote from Bavaria, Germany, where he is stationed at the NATO School (SHAPE) in Oberammergau (near Garmisch) as an electtonic warfare instructor and school's J-3 officer Beth and Brian were married in July 1999 and have really enjoyed their time near the Alps. Brian noted that there are two Navy billets at the school, and he's scheduled to roll out in July. Brian also mentioned that Greg Ellison is at Pax River, working with the Naval Strike Aircraft Test Squadron.

Eric Holloway transmitted an update from some secret location back in late November He is the executive officer on BREMERTON, which is homeported in San Diego. He'll be ttansferring to shore duty in a month or so. Linda and Eric have two young girls. Eric also passed along news that Marcie and Len Borgdorff are doing well. Len is executive officer on HOUSTON, which is undergoing overhaul in Washington. Andrea and John Woughter are crossing the pond for John's new assignment in Duetschland, where he's going to language school following his XO tour on ALEXANDRIA. (John—get a hold of Brian at the NATO School.) Last, Eric noted that Cindy and Andy Rowe are now in Hawaii, where Andy is assigned to SubPac staff.

In another note from a submariner, Scot Hopkins sent flash traffic that he's back in the DC area following his XO tour on OKLAHOMA CITY. Karen and Scot have a young daughter. Darby, and live in Clifton, VA. Scot is a Navy Legislative Fellow, working on Capitol Hill. In what little spare time he has, Scot is attending law school at Georgetown.

It seems like some Classmates are actually having to work out in Hawaii (unfortunately). Matt Early is the public works officer for MCBH at Kaneohe. Paul Curran is the operations officer with one of the Marine squadrons there.

Anthony Diamos is enrolled in the Sloan Masters Programme at the London Business School. Prior to the academic regime, Anthony was working for a telecommunications company in the Philippines.

Scott Stanford is the editor of the Steamboat Pilot & Today, the daily newspaper in Steamboat Springs, CO. Before taking that position, he had been with a couple of other newspapers in Texas.

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the local school district. They have two girls, Maggie and Libby. Scott added that he'd been in touch with Dan McMillan, Howard Merritt, and Pat Wade.

Andy Gordon is a senior product strategist with AstraZeneca in Pennsylvania. Like many, Andy and wife Debbie joined the mid-'80s tailgater in the First Union Center parking lot following the Army-Navy game in Philly. It was a great turnout on a summerlike day in early December. The football game wasn't spectacular, but the patriotism and ArmyNavy spirit was overflowing. Janet and Greg Shinnick eamed major kudos for their efforts in co-hosting the tailgater in "D-13." (Actually, more Janet than Greg, but don't tell anyone.) Some of the '87 family present included Dave Attasani, Ed "21 digits" lannone, Kathy Allen, Laraine and Tony Sindoni, Diane and Mike Herron, Kristin and John Loesch, Ron "save those soldiers from the sweeper machine" Prass, Jim Sullivan, Dom Oddo, Jack "I don't wanna be in Shipmate" Franchi, Jason Hardebeck, Paul Kurisky, Amy and John Titus, Vince McBeth, Kent Kirby, and Brad Boyd.

John (J.C.) Wilson completed his Ph.D. studies in applied physics from Cornell University. J.C. works as a post-doctorate assistant in the Cornell Astronomy Department building instmments for the 200-inch telescope at the Palomar Observatory near San Diego. He also serves with a science and technical unit in the Navy Reserves in DC. Susan and J.C. became first-time parents last December when son, Eric, joined the family.

Of course we have baby news, lots of baby news.

First, 1 am happy to share that Jennifer Vauk, widow of Ron Vauk, gave birth to daughter Meaghan Elizabeth on 7 November. Older brother Liam is excited to have a younger sister in the family.

Liam and Meaghan Vauk Kimberly and Bob Misch have two future NFL quarterbacks in their home with the birth of another son on 22 October. Their boys are Grant and newbom William Ryan.

Malinda and Scott McFarlane have a new baby girl in the family. Daughter Elliott Grace was born on 18 October Scott mentioned that Elliott's older brother and sister were wondering how long she was staying. They've probably figured out that it's going to be awhile.

Cindy and Michael Williams doubled up on their new arrivals. Twin girls—Ashley and Spencer— were born on 26 October. They have an older sister, Emily.

Morgen and Doug "ten" Hoopen are expecting their second child in April. He is at BuPers in Millington, TN, in the Aviation Assignments shop.

Daughter Hannah Grace was born on 28 November to parents Becky and Jim Byrne. No, it's ok.

they're experienced at this thing. Hannah has four older siblings: Rachel, Mic, Dan, and Sara. In Jim's other full-time job, he serves as an attomey with the U.S. Department of Justice.

Finally, here's a poignant letter sent in by Kelly (Poetzman) Jeffries that I'd like to share.

I've been getting a copy of Shipmate for neariy a year now and I decided to send in a letter of greeting to the Class. I was a member ofthe Class of 1987 and after three semesters and three ac boards later, the supe and I decided it was in everyone's best interest that I continue my education elsewhere.

So I graduated from the University of Maryland in 1988, and thanks to ROTC, got my commission, I spent four years on active duty and seven in the Reserve where I ran into many USNA Alumni, Although 1 enjoyed my tenure as an administi-ative warfare specialist. I really wanted to fly.

I did everything that started with a "C" to achieve my ultimate goal of becoming a professional pilot; certified flight instructor, charter, corporate, and two commuters. I've been with American Airlines since March 1999, where I fly a 767 in Boston. I lost many colleagues on 11 September I thought the transition to the civilian world would be safer than the military, but now I'm not so sure.

Even though I didn't graduate, USNA sent me a 1987 Lucky Bag anyway. There is a page titled, "Those We Left Behind," where everyone who started with the Class and didn't finish is listed.

That sort of bothered me and so I just wanted to let you know that as you travel down the road of life, you didn't leave us behind, we just took a different exit.

Keep in touch, keep it real! TTFN, —TJW

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Hopefully the football team will have time to gear up for a win! For those who have inquired and read my last column, I'm doing a lot better In fact, by the time you read this, I hope to be back working out again. The input this month is a little shorter, but no less important. Thank you to everyone who is getting in touch with Brian or me. Our first message this month is from Paul Savage, who gives us a quick update: Justfinisheda tour as the OIC ofthe Advanced SEAL Delivery System (ASDS) out in Hawaii.

I'm now in the pipeline to relieve as XO RHODE ISLAND (SSBN-740) Gold in Kings Bay. GA in

December.

Next, Dave Edgecomb has an update on his recent transfers: I'm still flying LAMPS in the Navy. I am just finishing my OiC/DH tour in Atsugi. Japan.

Should be rolling to DC sometime in December/ January, It's been a great tour out here, never a dull moment in Seventh Fleet. I have been really fortunate to be involved in almost everything that has gone on out here since I arrived, but I wish I were still an OiC with all that is going on now, I just tumed over the OPS job though and am already feeling like it is time to move on. Did this tour GeoBatch which was the only down side to the whole experience. Anxious to spend some time at home before taking on the Beltway.

Shipmate. January-February 2002

Everyone chooses to settle down somewhere after the Navy. For me it was a no-brainer, sunny Orlando, FL. For others...well, who knows why they choose what they do. Here's a recent note from Bernard Sullivan to Brian Rathjen: How's it going? I wrote down your email address a month or so ago and am finally getting around to contacting you. How are things going?

Nothing too exciting here. Ellen and I have three kids now and are finally settled down outside of Pittsburgh. We live across the street from Dominic and Karen Dibari. 1 think you may know them.

Small w orld. Thanks for taking on task of updating the '88 email list. I'm sure you have plenty of other things to do in your free time. Talk to you later Next we hear from Maj Christopher Snyder. He definitely sounds like he is busy. Read on and see why!

Doing well. I am in New Orleans as the Marine liaison to LPD-17. Am looking forward to another Mardi Gras this year. Tonight we are headed to the Birthday Ball.. a week early due to hotel availability. Will be out on Bourbon Street tonight enjoying myself. Beth and the five boys (11. 10. 5.

3. 2) are doing fine. We pretty much live at the ball fields or park between soccer, basketball, and baseball. It is great though and 1 would not want it any other way. Army-Navy sounds like fun. but too far from here. I am heading to Quantico this summer for school and looking forward to going to a game next fall. Hopefully, we can get that program back on track. Maybe Sparky should move up from the I50's coach to varsity. Couldn't hurt! Talk to you later.

Lastly, we have a run down on Mike Hodges.

Thanks for the picture Mike!

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Mike Hodges with his daughter. Anna, and son. Bruce Here's a brief randown on Rena and me since the reunion; our son Michael Bmce Hodges was bora in August 1999. Shortly after that, I finished my master's, and then left MCI in July 2000 to try working for a dot-com. During my two-week annual training in July 2000. I ran into Emily Almonte at a July 4th party in Bristol, RI (I know.

Reserve duty can be demanding at times). She was working on the staff at the NWC, In October 2000, while Rena and I were on our way down to Key West for vacation, we found out that our trusty copilot was none other than fellow 27th Company mate Scott Morrissey. Scott had gotten out in late 1999/early 2000 and is living in Greenville, SC, and flying for USAirways. If that wasn't enough of a coincidence, the very next day we ran into Scott's Youngster roommate. Matt Felt, at the Siggsbee Park MWR marina in Key West! Eariier this year, the dot-com I was working for turned into a dot-bomb, so I joined the growing ranks of unemployed near-do-wells, I (finally) went to work this spring as a senior developer for NCR writing CRM application software and am once again enjoying collecting a regular paycheck. Our daughter Anna Jane was bom 29 August and, after a bout of meningitis, already has her daddy wrapped around her little finger. I've been emailing/talking to Tom Gomez on a regular Shipmate, January-February 2002

basis. He's in the XO pipeline on his way to CHOSIN out of Peari. He's talked to Al Czeszynski, who's in CivPac out in California. On the Reserve side of the house, 1' ve finished a CO tour with NR FFG AUGMENT 207 in Greenville, SC, (relieved by Brian Treanor '89) and assumed command of NR NCTAMS LANT 107 in Raleigh on 1 October On the attached photo you'll see the proud father posing for Halloween pictures with his little angel Anna (2 months) and Bruce (2 years) all decked out as Barney.

Well, that's it for the first month of 2002. I'm looking forward to a great year and wish you the same. Let's keep up the strong coirespondence and communication as we head into our 15th year reunion. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Eric

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Pres: Ingar Grev 2721 Summers Ridge Drive O d e n t o n , M D 21113-1589 h: 410-695-0747; w: 703-872-4027 fi 419-818-7319; e: igrev@bwwonline.net Corr. Sec'y: Margaret Rayburn 605 S. Oakland St., St. Johns, M l 48879 h: 989-227-2503; fi 425-871-2697 e: mlmr89@hotmail.com or mirl @yahoo.com Listserv: USNA89@mde.com Listserv subscription: send email to usna89-request@mde.com, in body of message write: subscribe Webmaster: Tony Newpower e: newps@sprintmail.com Class Web site: www.usna89.org Happy New Year 2002! Right after I submitted the December article last October, it seems I got a flood of mail with updates, so I had to "stockpile" it, waiting for this Jan-Feb issue. So it will seem that some of these are pretty old, but I promise I didn't forget you! First, I saw a picture come across the listserve from Steve Boyles with his two boys, and got a quick relocation update from Steve. The Boyles' family moved to the Chicago area for a new j o b last June, then in August moved into their new home a few short days before his second son was b o m ! I'm sure it was a hectic time for them and I hope it's all settled down! Here's Steve's new address: 3405 Forest D r McHenry, IL 60050, 815578-8931. Thanks for the update, Steve.

Steve and the boys Next I received an email from Ted McColl with a quick update: I am now a physics teacher at the San Diego School ofthe Creative and Performing Arts. 1 used to get paid to tell lies as a salesman. Now I get paid to tell the truth. It pays a lot less but I sleep better at night and look forward to seeing my

clients away from work. Now I am working on a new home study course to help you prepare yourself for a new high-paying job in the field of quantum mechanics! The old ways are hard to quit.

Thanks, Ted! I also received this update from Joe Howard: Hello Classmates, This Wednesday I will finish my two year "research associateship" with the National Research Council, where my time was spent at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD. And starting next week on Monday, I begin as a "permanent" federal worker here at NASA Goddard, pretty much staying at the same desk and doing similar activities as an optical engineer (although I'll have less time for my own research than previously as a post-doc, and more responsibilities for engineering on NASA projects). The main project I'll be working on is the "Next Generation Space Telescope," the follow-on observatory to the Hubble Space Telescope, Since my wife, Jennifer, and I desire to stay close to family here in DC, the choice of jobs came to two: NASA civilian, or NASA contractor The contractor job offered about 18% more money, but as a NASA employee, I will have more control over my time for my own research, and more future opportunities for project leadership. Time or money, time or money,, ,1 chose time and hence to work directly for NASA, One nice benefit is that my nine years active duty in the Navy (which includes Naval Academy time) counts towards retirement and vacation as a federal worker, so I get to start at four weeks of vacation a year (woohoo!).

Anyway, Jennifer and I will be in DC for the long haul (a notably stressful place these days), so please drop by if you pass through, our guestroom is available.

Thanks, Joe! Next, I received two photos and an update from Suzanne Popielecâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Jim Popielec's wife, who volunteered to send in some information regarding several Classmates. Here it is: In mid-July 2001, we had the opportunity to catch up with Jim's USNA roommates as we traveled to Philadelphia to celebrate the baptism of Bill Serad's newest addition, William "Will" Carberty Serad, born on 25 April 2001. He joins big sisters Shelby (3), and Ashley (2) in their mission to keep mom and dad very busy. Bill is a pharmaceutical sales specialist with Astra-Zeneca and his wife, Stacy, is an ecommerce team leader with General Electric Appliances. They live in Louisville, KY. Also in attendance were John "Woody" Woodson and his growing family. Woody and his wife, Kris, live in Columbia, MD, with their two children, J.J. (2) and Grace (1), Woody is the vice president of construction management for 3-D International,,,one of the companies which is renovating the Pentagon, Although they weren't able to attend the festivities in July, the Dickson family sent good wishes from Daphne, AL, where Steve Dickson and his wife, Stacey, live with their three kids: Chase (8), Chance (6), and Kylie (2), Steve is a district manager for Novartis, a pharmaceutical company, and Stacey is an elementary school teacher.

In October, the Woodsons hosted our family at a dinner also attended by G o n t r a n " M o " Lamberty and his wife. Anne, The Lambertys live in Elkridge, MD. where Mo works as a manager in finance for E. Spire Communications, Their daughter, Cara, is two years old and. at the time of this writing, is eagerly awaiting to be made a big sister, as Anne is due with their second child any minute now.

Finally, us Popielecs have made the cross-country trek once more from Camp Pendleton. CA, back to our home in Stafford, VA. Jim is working on board Marine Corps Base Quantico as the head of the enlisted promotions branch. He is also a

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dedicated soccer coach for our son Mitchell's (5) team.

That's all we've got for now, but I hope to keep everyone updated as the families continue to get togethei Thanks'

Woodson, Serad, and Popielec families at the Serad baptism

John Woodson and Jim Popielec with sons Thanks, Suzanne! Your photos and the article on disk were greatly appreciated. Now comes some more additions to the Class! First was an announcement from Ingar Grev, who proudly announces his first addition with this update and photo: Hello 89!

Well. Jean and I finally joined the club! Vivian Maria Grev was born 8 November 2001, at 1:03 p.m. She was 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and 21 inches long. Mom and baby are doing great, except mom is a little tired!

Ingar and Vivian, November 2001 Congratulations, Ingar and Jean and welcome to the best club on earth (well, 1 guess I'm biased)!

Also joining the club with his own announcement was Erik Burian as passed along by Rob Webber.

Apparently, Kelsey Elizabeth Burian was born at 3 a.m., 26 November 2001. Erik reported that Kelsey was healthy and both mom and daughter are doing fine. Congratulations to the Burian family and thanks for passing it along, Rob! And last, but certainly not least was this happy announcement from Paul Dabbar and his wife, Andrea: Ourfirstbaby. Katherine "Katie" Morgan Dabbar was bom on 20 September, artiving at 6 pounds, 15 ounces, at White Plains Hospital, the town next to where we live in Scarsdale, NY. Mom and little girl are both doing great, but Katie seems to like the mid-watch (i.e. she's up a bit of the night).

Congratulations, Paul and Andrea! We'll be waiting for family photos...also, as I mentioned in the

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last article (though it looked like part of John Kainer's update!) Luis and Maria (Chapman) Long are the proud parents of twins—Samuel and Sofia, who are already a strapping 15 and 12 pounds respectively! I was hoping to get to see them last month, but didn't get the chance to make it to Williamsburg, so Maria was nice enough to send along this photo (that Luis probably had to force her to take—thanks, Luis!). Here's Maria with her cuties-

Renforth '88. Pictures from both days can be found at http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/USNA90/ 1st. Lastly, Al's wife, Denise, asked that I remind everyone that a memorial education fund has been set up for their daughter, Abigail. Donations can be sent to the following address: Commanding Officer VMMT-204, Marine Aircraft Group-26, Attn: Maj Allan Ziegler Memorial Fund, PSC 21018 Jacksonville, NC 28545-1018.

2nd Company Maria with the twins Thanks, 'Ria—I can't wait to see them in person! Well, 1 guess that wraps up the updates for this time. I look forward to hearing from many more of you this year! Take care, '89. —MLMR

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Pres: Jonathan Salkoff Corr. Sec'y: Major Carter Honesty 2625 N. Hwy 360, Apt. 926, Grand Prairie, TX 75050 h: 817-371-2694; w: 817-280-4481; c: 817-371-2694; e: clhonest@aol.com; chonesty @ bellhelicopter textron .com Webmaster: Ron Suriield e: rsurfield@netrail.net Class Web site: www.usna90.org Happy New Year,'90! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and terrific New Year's Eve! First on the agenda is a follow-up on the passing of Allan Ziegler. Bob Liebe and a few others penned a fitting tribute to Al. The obituary can be found this month in the "Last Call" section. On Sunday evening, 14 October 2001, there was an informal gathering held at McGarvey's to get together and remember Al's life. Herb "Ball" Carmen, John Fischbach, John Lunger (Al's Plebe Year roomie), and Sabrina (Bell) and Eric Zerphy (Al's high school Classmate) were all present. We had a nice time reminiscing about Al and catching up on each other's lives. Many members ofthe Class of '90 attended Al's services along with many of his family, friends, and former squadron-mates. Many thanks go out to the staff members of the Chapel, the Naval Academy Alumni Association, and the Marine honor guard (Annapolis Barracks) who assisted in the services. Also, many thanks go out to Maj Rob Peterman, a former squadronmate of Al, who organized a catered reception at Alumni Hall following the services. Some of our Classmates and other Alumni that were present were: Greg Gillette, Chris Lovejoy (accompanied by his sister-in-law, Juliane Gallina '92), Greg Colandrea, Joe Gugluizza, J.O. Johnson, Tom Leonard, Mark Winick, Mark Deets, Wade Reinthaler, Bill Bushnell, Martin Culbreth, John Calvert, Tom Hofer, Matt Cooper, Don Bain, Brian Cavanaugh, Karin (Mullane) and Mike Vemazza, Joe Daugherty, Frank Johnston, Steve Williams, John Donnelly, Joe Pugh, Bob Pragada, Scott Davids, Rick Ryan, Jonathan Salkoff and "Sparky"

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And now for the updates. First, let me start with a hearty congratulations to Brooke and Jonathan Salkoff on the arrival of their first child, Eleanor Hope. Eleanor arrived on 17 October 2001 at 7 pounds, 5 ounces and 20.5 inches long. Pictures are on the family Web site at http://www.salkofi'.com.

"Welcome Aboard, Eleanor!" Herb Carmen should also be a proud new papa. He was anxiously awaiting the delivery of his child and a deployment overseas. What's up. Herb? Jenny and Scott Davids are pregnant again. Scott is having a ball teaching aero at USNA. (Isn't that right, Scott?) Please update us upon the baby's arrival. Chris Haggerty left active duty (Navy Seals) and is now an apprentice river pilot on the Delaware River I didn't get an opportunity to talk with Jim Bartelloni but he did honor Al by wearing his rugby letter sweater to Al's services. That was a fitting tribute, Jim. I'm sure Al was smiling down on you. What else are you up to? John Lunger has planted his flag in my hometown of Wayne, PA. He's the director, global strategic sourcing support for Wyeth Labs. John did five years in the submarine service followed by two years in Chicago to get his MBA. He followed that with three years at Andersen Consulting, a yearand-a-half with a dot-com and has been with Wyeth for about six months. He and his wife, Carol, have been married for ten years and have two children.

Jack (4) and Julia (2). John Fischbach left active duty after six years to get his MBA from North Florida. He and his wife, Cindy, have been married for eight years and have three children, Alex (16), Katie (6) and Andy (4). They reside in Louisville, KY. Sabrina (Bell) and Eric Zerphy are both out of the Navy and working for Eric's father at SolarTech in Allentown, PA. Next time you drive down the highway and see one of those bright orange, solarpowered construction signs...that's their product line. Sabrina is the CFO and Eric is the executive VP. They have a daughter, Amanda (6). Stephanie and Greg Gillette are doing well. Greg is still on active duty (USMC) in the JAG Corps doing work as a prosecutor in the Norfolk area. Brian Cavanaugh, Mark Deets, and Chris Lovejoy are all flying for the Marine Corps at HMX-1. Gentiemen, please write and let us know what's going on. Karin (Mullane) and Mike Vernazza (kvemazza@yahoo.com) are still on active duty in the Norfolk area. Mike serves as an intel officer and Karin is a congressional liaison officer for CincLantFlt. As you can see from the photo, they have a beautiful daughter named Lauren (4). J.O. Johnson used to live nearby in Piano, TX. He and his wife, Pam, have a son, Hendrix (6) and daughter, Megan (22 months). J.O. works for K-Force Professional Staffing. He has been running IT Contract Ops, but he recently accepted a position with the corporate team to build a shared service center in Orlando. He relocated in November His replacement in Dallas will be Joe McDonald. J.O. and Joe joined K-Force in the spring of 2000 and went through training together Joe has been running KForce's IT Contract Ops in Denver for the past year.

Joe is married to Classmate, Paige (Fraughnaugh) McDonald, and they have two daughters, Katie (7) and Kara (4).

Here's a note from Mike Gabriel updating us on his move out West: After the road trip. I began my search for employment in earnest. 1 interviewed with several companies before deciding to take a job with GE as a field engineer I'm based in the West region ofthe United States, and will be living in Alameda, CA, as soon as I find suitable housing. Until then, I'll continue living out of a suitcase as 1 have been since March. I started classroom training for GE

Power Systems in mid-July in Schenectady. NY. and will continue until the end of October I had some on-the-job-training at a power plant in Whiting. IN. for about three weeks in August, and visited GE Power Systems' HQ in Atlanta for a day as well. After the classroom training is completed, I'll be visiting more power plants around the country lo gain the required experience before I'm allowed to "solo." I'll be working on the computer systems that control and monitor gas turbines used primarily for electrical power generation. Additionally, I'll be working to "tune" the gas turbines for emissions control and EPA standards. This job will keep me away from home quite a bit over the next three to five years. I'm looking forward to racking up the sky miles and hotel points by the bushel, not to mention spending many extra hours standing in lines at airports everywhere. Thanks for all the support. Take care and keep in touch.

For those who missed Mike's note a few months ago about his nationwide post-active duty journey, you can read all about it and see pics at http:// hometown.aol.com/mjgabriel. Next, I received a quick note from Pete Egan. He's living in Denver, married, two kids, stockbroker (Charles Schwab), very happy. He had just retumed from the gala wedding of Evan (Don't call me Francis just "Van") Robbins. He stated it was a first-class black tie affair Very elegant until they started the King Hall "thump"...then the whole table lifting thing...and the "Go Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Beat Army" thing. It got worse when they started singing. He says that there was a large gathering of '90 and that "someone" is supposedly sending pictures. Thanks, Pete! Karon (Curry) Lewis put me in touch with fellow Marine Michelle Vanexel (vanexel2@aol.com). Michelle had just reported to the Pentagon and was on leave on 11 September She is a SIGINT officer in the J-2 Intel Requirements Office where she approves future acquisitions. Prior to her arrival in Washington, she did tours in Hawaii; Officer Candidate School and Amphibious Warfare School in Quantico; and II MEF at Camp Lejeune.

Next, an update from "the Vonz," Alex Vonzurmuehlen (campaign e: vote4alex@ swbell.net).

Hopefully everyone is doing okay (especially everyone who is still active and involved in the war), I can't complain much myself I have been doing the CivLant thing since '95 (still in the Reserve if you count that). For those who are not aware my wife, Sonya. and 1 have four kids (two girls/two boys) and are living just outside of St, Louis. MO, The occasion for this little email is a bit of news. Don't look now but Vonz is running for public office, I've formed a campaign committee to run as a Republican for Missouri State Representative in the 85th district. My committee is a regular ring knocker's mafiaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;three from '44. '70 and '94 and another USMA -68, It looks like I will have a pretty good shot at it. The seat is curientiy held by a Democrat, but will be open for the election next year So far I'm the only declared candidate and the current GOP State Rep's who are helping me say that if 1 can raise enough money now, I have a good chance of not facing a primary. Hopefully. I can scare away potential Democratic candidates as well. The district is mostly conservative other than the current Republican, This is going to be a big race. The GOP took the Missouri Senate for the first time in 50 years last election, and we pulled withinfiveseats in the House, We have an excellent chance of taking it this time as there are almost 80 open seats and most of them are Democrat, but swing seats like this one will be the key. Which brings me to the point of this note. If any of you think you might like to help out a fellow conservative and help make a big difference in at least one state please send me either your email address or mailing

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address and I will send you some information about my campaign and how you can donate. You can send it to my campaign email. Thanks for your time and take it easy.

Congratulations on all of your accomplishments and the Class wishes you the best in the 2002 election. Steve Spagnuolo finally caught up with me on the phone. He is out of the Marine Corps and working for Russell Reynolds Associates in the MetLife Building near Grand Central Station. He is a head hunter focusing on hiring investment bankers. During his time in the Corps, he went to Somalia with 2/9 on the 15th MEU, did a tour as the CG I M E F aide-de-camp and spent his last tour as the 5th Company Officer from '94-'97. He and his wife, Caroline, have been married for seven years. She is a nurse practitioner at N Y U Medical Center Thanks for calling, Steve, and best of luck to you and Caroline in the future. On 18 November, I attended the Navy-SMU basketball game here in Dallas. The game was not too exciting but it was great to see Laura and Charles "Bodie" Spangler in the crowd. Bodie provided the following update: I finished up my tour on board BOONE ( F F G - 2 8 , Mayport, FL) in the Spring of 1994. We spent most of our time in the Red Sea, I moved to Dallas in April of that year and married Laura Swanson (Baylor undergrad, SMU law school grad) a year later. Laura was my sister's roommate at Baylor, and we had done enough long distance dating (Red Sea, Jacksonville, Dallas) to last a life time. Besides the fact that I love Laura, she can throw a perfect spiral and is better looking and smarter than me. We have a son. Jack, who is 15 months old. We absolutely love that boy! I went to work for SAFECO Insurance right after I got out of the Navy and have been with them ever since, 1 am a Sales Rep for N/E Texas, Most of my family is here in Dallas or two hours down the road in Marshall, TX, The last seven years have been great and things just keep getting better. I do find myself reminiscing about USNA and the Navy fairly often. Good times, Laura and I do stay in touch with Rich Gurdak and his wife, Laura, What a great couple!

Thanks, Bodie! Congrats to you and Laura and "Welcome Aboard, Jack!" Mr. Gurdak, what are you up t o ? F i n a l l y , Will C l a r k e ( c l a r k e w @ n w c .navy.mil) checked in as he prepared to transit from Monterey, CA, to Newport, RI. He recently finished his tour at NPS graduating with a master of science degree in management concentrating in acquisition and finance. He has been selected for a Fellowship on the Chief of Naval Operations Strategic Studies Group. Congratulations, Will! Well, that's all for this edition. Take care and keep the mail coming!

Semper Fi! —Carter

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Pres: LT Richard Brophy, USN Sec'y: LT John DeVine, U S N 1701 Tyler Green Drive, Smyrna, GA 30080 e: ljdevine@bellsouth.net Happy New Year! Just a short note to pass on this month, thanks to D m Blanc. D m is currently the operations officer for patrol squadron 65 in Point Mugu, CA. He files the venerated P-3 and just recentiy retumed from a det to Japan. Dru transitioned to TAR while serving as the pilot for the CINC in Europe, flying the CINC's specialized, VP-3A, based out of Sigonella, Italy. In the three years flying him around, Dru visited every major European city and got to travel extensively. The job, Dru reports, was 144

the closest to being an airline pilot while still in the Navy.

Dm was remarried in May of this year to the former Tammy Taylor of Jacksonville, FL. They now have a houseful of kids (five in all), and live in Camarillo, C A (anyone in the area is welcomed to stop by). Dru can be reached at blancdm@nbvc.navy.mil; 805-9898128, DSN 351-8128.

I hope all is well and that the New Year takes care of you all. Need a new year's resolution? Here's one: send an update to Shipmate.

If the shoe fits...please note my email address. We finally got email re-established on the DeVine home front, at ljdevine@bellsouth.net. — J D

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Pres: LT Scott Hottenstein, USN Sec'y: Robert Pothier 63 Ashland St., Apt. #2, Medford, M A 02155 e: rbpothier@yahoo.com Class Web site: www.usna92.com Short and sweet this month, children. And be advised: I'm still looking for someone to take over the '92 Email List. Come now, surely one of you "Web Gearheads" could do this in your sleep. I ain't too proud to beg, sweet darlins.

To the letters. From Peter Martenson: My wife, Anne, and I are proud to announce the artival of our first child. Alice Paige Martenson was born on 8 October 2001, at La JoUa Scripps in San Diego, She weighed in at 7 pounds 13 ounces and was 20.5 inches. Mother and daughter are doing great, and we are all learning the joys and challenges of parenting.

Here is a picture of Alice with me in our backyard upon her arrival home. We are living in Carlsbad, and I am working in La Jolla while enjoying Southern California living. For our friends and Classmates that we have lost touch with, look us up when you are in the area.

Peter Martenson and his daughter, Alice From Christa Holmgaard Ford's keyboard to your greedy orbs: I just got Shipmate and (completely love your writing style and think you're the next Norman Mailer or Hunter S, Thompson—kidding, ed,) saw that you're looking for Judson Johnson, It just so happens that I just saw Jud at a wedding on 17 November here in sunny San Diego, It was the wedding of our Classmate Bruce Peterson to his lovely wife, Melanie, Jud was the best man, turns out he introduced Bruce and Melanie to one another some years ago. Also in attendance were our Classmates Dave Ford, Rick Davis, and Harvey Ebersole.

Here's the scoop on all these folks: Judson Johnson (johns96@sprintspectrum.com) is a business sales strategy manager for Sprint PCS based out of Kansas. He seems real happy, still single.

His office number is 913-762-5772, (I have his business card.)

Rick Davis is out of the Navy and is a computer networking fool. He lives in Compton, CA, and is a swinging single also, Harvey Ebersole is still in, still flying helos.

He's based here in San Diego for the time being and is still searching for a soul mate.

I recently saw Geoff Moore and he's about to get relocated from Fallon to San Diego. He's still in and still flying helos, also single.

Kristen (Lindley) Stengel just left for deployment on 12 November aboard JARRETT. She's stationed here in San Diego and left behind her husband and 18 month-old daughter.

Bruce Peterson is out of the Navy, a Reservist, and works for Raytheon here in San Diego.

I'm martied to our Classmate Dave Ford who is out of the Navy, but still an active Reservist.

He works at North Island as an oceanographer for the Naval Pacific Meteorology and Oceanography Center I am also out of the Navy and hold a sales position with a company based out of Indiana. I work out of the home and travel quite a bit.

I'm also an active drilling reservist. Dave and I have two kids and love being in San Diego where we mn into Academy people all the time.

Gads—enough dirt to fill, uh, a really big hole in need of plenty of dirt for refilling. Well done.

Let's just say that this year's Army-Navy game was so dreadfully boring and unequivocally disastrous that my father Guide Giaseppi '67 and I helped my wife, Brenda, re-alphabetize our CD collection with the TV on mute. Not even my gringo chili could fire up that game. At least Navy's place-kicker grew himself an NFL-sized foot. Madonne, what a disaster You know those gray whiskers you see flecking your beard? That means after May of this year, ten Classes will be younger than ours. Ten. Don't fret—I bet '82 still thinks ' T h e Cars" are pretty fresh—but damn, die 10th reunion came quicker than I ever thought it would. Update your email addresses and make sure you stay tuned to this space for reunion news.

Peace/out, brothers and sisters.

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Pres: LT Matt Arny, U S N VP/Treas: LT Matt Arnold, USN Treas: LT Efren Mojica, U S N Sec'y: LT Jim Mills, USN Corr. Sec'y: Capt Shogo Cottrell, USMCR 4166 San Ysidro Way, Rockledge, FL 32955 h: 321-636-2649; e: shipmate@usna93.com Class Web Page: www.usna93.com Happy New Year, ' 9 3 ! I've got quite a few updates in the mailbag this month, thanks to all those who took some time to send in a submission. Before I go into the news, I wanted to make a quick plug to check your entry in the Class directory on the Web site. In December, we sent out an email for the Army-Navy tailgater to the Class using the email addresses provided in the directory and over 200 were retumed. Now, on to the good stuff!

First up is a nice long update from Mike Flatley, who now lives in Iowa: Hey there '93; Just wanted to send an update on what's been going on in my life for the last two years. After leaving the Navy in July 1999,1 moved with my family to Ann Arbor, MI, to attend the University of Michigan Business School. I graduated this past April (see photo in "All Hands" section of grads at UMBS). Graduate school was an excellent experience, and I would highly recommend it as a ttansition pathway for anyone contemplating leaving the service, Emily and I have been married for four years now and our son, Sean, is just over 2 years old, I'm happy to add that the family will increase in size by one this winter with the birth of our second child.

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Yorks and Dobbins families. Chris York is still with Bradley Mortis and is involved in the corporate account management/recruiting side of the business. He and his wife. Dawn, are expecting their first child this December. Across town from the Yorks. Julie and Tom Dobbins are also doing well. Tom is a financial analyst for Kyocera.

After my graduation in late April, we took a twomonth. 5.000-mile road trip to visit friends and family. Our first destination was North Carolina where we were able to spend a night at Tonda and Vinny "Smooth" Smith's home in Durham.

Vinny is working as a Sales Rep for Eli Lilly, a company he has high praise for if anyone is looking to work in the pharmaceutical industry. Their two children, Moriah (6) and Caleb (4), keep Vinny and Tonda busy. Smooth is also involved with Quixtar. an online network-marketing firm, and in ministry work through his parent's church.

From Diu-ham. we headed towards scenic Havelock, home to MCAS Cherty Point to visit with Jen and Brian Blalock. Brian has finished up his first fleet squadron tour and was prestigiously (in my opinion) selected to the FRS squadron where he is now completing the instractor's course. Brian gets the "Double-Whammy Award" for completing two deployments with only ten months off between them. Their two children Nate (5) and Nora (2) are doing fine and are the spitting image of their parents.

After our night in Havelock we traveled north to visit family and some of my old WASP buddies in Norfolk. While in Norfolk we visited with Susanne Harding, wife of C h r i s " T o n y a " Harding who was and is still deployed aboard the good ship ENTERPRISE as an 18 driver. Chris is fast becoming our most combat seasoned Classmate, having deployed in '99 right into the Kosovo strikes and once again being in the right cockpit at the right time for this past summer's strikes on Iraq. Following the deadly attack on 11 September. I can only assume he has once again been at the tip of the spear in support of our nation's policy against tertorism. Back in Norfolk, Susanne, Zachary (4), and Joshua (1) patiently await his retum. Like Brian, Chris has also been chosen to be an FRS instractor pilot, an assignment he looks forward to as he'll be able to stay in Virginia Beach while having more time to spend with his family.

Pulling chocks from the Tidewater area, we continued heading north, stopping in the DC area for a few days with a side trip to Annapolis, For those of you that have not made a trip to the Yard lately, it looks great. I was also able to infroduce Sean to my favorite pull-up bars while we were there.

After visiting Annapolis, we departed for the northeast to visit our families in New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island over a period of several weeks. Towards the end of July, we were able to host a mini-32 Co. reunion at my parents' lake house. Mike Cloyd was able to break away for the weekend from Coming New York where he, his wife, Susannah, and daughter, Sophia (1) live. After earning his M.B.A. from Carnegie Mellon in 2CKX), Mike now works in the finance department as a controller for Coming Inc. Also in attendance was Chuck Converse who was able to fly in from Seattle for the weekend. Chuck is still living the on-the-go bachelor lifestyle as an installation project manager for Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport. He's logging more underway time than some SWOs, but is keeping plenty busy outside of work hiking and camping with friends in the mountains near his home in Seattie, At the beginning of August, Emily, Sean, and I loaded up the minivan (my wife insisted on one,..really,..I'm still cool) and headed to...Iowa.

I figured I'd take one for the team since there are no other grads that I know of living here. However, we've been living in Bettendorf, lA for the past two months now and loving it! After nearly four years and two deployments aboard WASP followed by two rather busy years at graduate school, we are finally enjoying the fraits of a great deal of hard Shipmate, January-February 2002

work. I'm working for John Deere as a project manager Right now, I'm working at the Seeding Group across the Mississippi River in Moline, IL, on various operations management projects.

Since settling in Iowa. I've been able to catch up with Chris Stilley. He is leading the 32nd Company pack with three children now. Chris and his wife, Jenny, along with their children, Mary (5), Jake (3), and John Patrick, who was born just a few weeks back, are all doing fine. They live in Houston where Chris is involved in certifying various computer systems for flight aboard the space shuttle for Lockheed Martin.

Well that's all from me from Iowa. Life in corn country is good, if any of you are ever in the Quad Cities, drop me a line. Cheers. "93, Mike, thanks for the wonderful update and congratulations on the upcoming addition to your family. Hope that you enjoy your time out there in America's heartland. Mike sent in several photos, but I was not able to send all of them in for print.

Shipmate requires that all photos must have an Alumni in the photo. But, I will post all of them up on the Web site.

Mike Flatiey and his son, Sean, check out the pullup bars on the yard

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University of Michigan Business School April 2001 Graduatesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Top row, L to r; Dean Joe White, (professor) Andy Andrews '63, Greg Hryniewicz '94, George Freidenberger '91, Michael Flatley '93; Bottom Row: Tom Crimmins '92, Jim Jackson '94, Paul Stangl '94, Ed Ballet '93, Ken Shropshire '93, not pictured: Matt Friedlander '94, and John Lin '92

Our next update came from Brad Gresham, who writes: Having just finished reading the November issue of Shipmate, I experienced a surging sense of patriotism and pride in my Armed Forces, my Nation, my Academy, and most acutely my friends

and Classmates. The articles written by Matt Testerman (my old 4th Battalion Staff roommate) and Clin Sell '92 (good buddy, and class leader of my BUD/S class 192) should serve to elevate our collective link to the events of 11 September.

Seeing the faces of fellow graduates who on that very morning departed to a higher calling, reading the stories of heroism in times of sheer crisis, of true leadership in the face of certain death is all very tragic, yet at the same time comforting.

Knowing that my friends, the dedicated, trained military officers of our Armed Forces, whether they be active duty, retired, or separated from the service, are out there setting the example, taking charge and getting the job done should be a comfort to all Americans. I have always known of what these people are capable, and now the world knows. Even more to the point, our towns and cities are littered with tens of thousands of Naval Academy graduates, and that many more from West Point, the Air Force Academy, the Coast Guard Academy, not to mention other highly regarded military institutions like the Virginia Military Institute and The Citadel. The long and the short of it is that we are everywhere, we are fiercely protective of what we have built, and above all else we are fiercely American...and we are pissed. To Mr. Sell, your frogman lineage rings true and you do us all proud. God bless you, you will be in my prayers as you take on new responsibilities in Bahrain.

As a personal update, I am still in St. Louis with my wife, Jennifer, and our two little frogmen, Duncan (3) and Quin (1-1/2), time is traly flying. I managed to finish my M.B.A. in August after 20 months of brutal work, while also trying to stay employed and martied (Note to self send personal thanks to Starbucks and Anhueser-Busch). Luckily, I managed to achieve all of my objectives while still in one piece, not sure about Jennifer though.. .1 think she is still in shock. Anybody reading, especially any of you lazy Team guys, feel free to drop a line at brad.gresham@emrsn.com, I'd love to hear from you. Pushups, doing a few...huh-ready...

Brad, I agree with you whole-heartedly. Thanks for taking the time to write. Next up is J o h n Killacky (John.Killacky@rosshardies.com): A quick update...Julie and I welcomed our second child, Jacob, in June, Justin (5) is extremely excited to have a younger sibling, although he is a bit disappointed that Jake doesn't "do anything" yet.

Recentiy, Justin and I attended his first Navy football game, cheering our team as they made a respectable showing in this year's Notte Dame game.

On a professional level, I graduated from law school (University of Illinois) in May, passed the Illinois bar, and now work as an attorney for Ross & Hardies in Chicago. I practice in the area of commercial and intellectual property litigation.

Give us a call at 630-904-2547 or w: 312-7508656, or send an email.

Congratulations on your new addition and your recent achievements. That's great news!

Our next update is about Jason Pike, sent in by his wife, Stefany: A quick update: LT Jason Landon Pike is doing well, he is the weapons officer aboard MCFAUL (DDG-74). They were glad to be able to be a key part of early operations in the Mediterranean. They are scheduled to be back mid December, Way to go! Respectfully submitted by his adoring wife and no, 1 cheerleader, Stefany Pike, I think that I have mentioned before that the company that I work for, RWD Technologies and Latitude360, has many grads working for it, I recentiy found a C l a s s m a t e w h o w o r k s t h e r e : A n d y Kendrick. I had the recent pleasure of sitting next to Andy in a Project Management course at our corporate headquarters in Columbia, MD. He lives in a house right in downtown Annapolis, just a couple of blocks from some of our favorite hangouts.

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I have been bugging one of my best friends.

Missy Gerace, to give an update for quite some time and now she officially has me off of her back.

I really appreciate it. Missy, as I understand you are quite busy taking care of a very sick dog, arranging a wedding, working on a master's degree, and trying to get all of your Christmas shopping done. Thanks!

I'm still working as a regional director in the admissions office at the Naval Academy. We are curtently working on the Class of 2006. Do you feel old yet? I don't think we ever looked that young. I have another year here before I need to make the decision to stay or go.

For those that have been out of the loop, I'm engaged to David Ashby. He asked me to marry him this past August while white water kayaking.

We will be martied on 7 September 2002 at the Naval Academy. At that point I intend to relocate to Northem Virginia. Who I will be working for is anyone's guess.

Dave is curtently employed by Lockheed Martin in Springfield, VA. He's been with them since leaving the Navy three years ago. Dave is also working on his M.B.A. from Georgetown University.

Dave and Missy, congratulations on the upcoming wedding. Wish you all the best! Our next upd a t e is from Bill K o h m u e n c h ( w i l l i e k 2 @ hotmail.com), who is about to graduate from NPS: As my Monterey hardship tour comes to an end, I have good news to share. Sheri and I decided we wanted kids last Christmas. Santa wasn't the only one with a twinkle in his eye,,, We drew up the Oplan, commenced operations, and, after some bracketing, had steel on target within a month, Sheri bore me a son this past 8 October Only a week late, William James was 11 pounds, 11 ounces. The nurses had to use a tape measure to record "Little" Billy's length because the mier printed on the scale wasn't 23 inches long! My wife is Superwoman, Billy is a riot; I love being his dad. But superhero or not, Sheri is still recovering and refuses to discuss plans of another.,, Also, your reports were tme, I am eaming a minor at NPS in extra-curticular activities. For a while, I was playing in three different softball leagues and the NPS volleyball league, Sheri was the volleyball team captain for two quarters. We won the league when Sheri (went to college on a full ride) was five months pregnant even though her vertical leap shrank as Billy grew and grew.

Sheri also let me shoot on the NPS rifle/pistol team. Permitting me to spend Fridays at the range was selfishly motivated, I think. Sheri got to spend ten days with her folks outside Camp Pendleton when the team went to the Navy Pac-Fleet Rifle/ Pistol Matches. Gary Clement '93 and I led NPS to a second-place showing in Team Pistol.

If all that wasn't enough to keep me busy, I rockclimbed as much as my schedule would allow.

Brian Nordin '97 and I spent a week in Yosemite this summer and bagged Royal Arches, one of the big walls in the valley—1,600 feet of vertical climb. Brian is the S-4 at the I&I in Pasadena and has already put in his leave request for next summer's big trip.

But what compels me to write is that despite my major and the birth of my son, 1 am graduating from NPS "with distinction." Can you believe it? It turns out that I studied, too. Sure, I wasn't in an engineering curriculum. But consider my past...At USNA I eamed a 1,53 my first semester and spent four years straggling to keep off academic probation, I fell asleep in my USNA Comp Sci final—the instmctor woke me up. And I wrote on three USNA final exams, "Please,,.! need the D." Things change and Midshipman grow up.

This near-imaginary life I lead ends in two weeks when I head to Quantico in January to share a cubicle at Marine Corps Systems Command with Gary Clement. Gary and I will both be project officers in C4I. Gary graduated from NPS with a

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computer science degree. He is doing very well and lives in Fredericksburg with his German shepherd, Apache. Gary went to Ireland this past year and attended Paul Ellingstad's wedding. If you remember, Paul left us after Youngster Year. When Gary told Paul that we were friends, Paul dropped me a line. Paul moved to Europe about four years ago after spending five and a half years working for Gateway in South Dakota. He spent two years in Munich and two years in Dublin working for Compaq. Paul is enjoying life as an ex-pat.

Last quarter, Companymate Brad Maas '93 reported aboard. He is martied with two kids and is in the ITM curticulum. His newborn. Jack, is adorable. He and his family are also enjoying life in Monterey.

Finally, Vaughn Pangelinan '93 and I are in the same class this quarter. Vaughn just came off a tour at Marcorsyscom in June and hopes to double major. He will graduate NPS in September '03. Vaughn is martied to wife, Remy, and has three sons—Aidan (6), Christian (2), and Liam (1). He said his POC info is on the '93 Web site.

Well, that's long enough, I imagine. My POC is still the same. You can always reach me by email.

Take care, and Semper Fi.

Bill and Sheri Kohmuench

I think that we're going to set some sort of record here because we're not finished yet! The last update is from Andrea (Lewis) D'Ambra (aldamb @ wm.edu): 1 hope all is well with you and yours. It seemed about time to send in an update, so here it is.

Things are going well here in the Hampton Roads

area. My husband Mark D'Ambra '92 is still in the Navy and working in the Aviation Maintenance Duty Officer community. He is stationed at VAW120 at NOB Norfolk. He put on LCDR this summer (whew!) and will transfer to AirLant next May. We have two children, a boy. Kelson (6) and a giri, Morgan (4), both of whom are already brainwashed into thinking they should be Navy fighter pilots (our motto, start early! College tuition is only going up).

After seven great years, I got out ofthe Navy in the summer of 2000 and started law school at William and Mary. So far it's been a lot of work, but very rewarding. Because I still live in Virginia Beach, the commute has been...well, long. Fortunately, one of my dad's USNA Classmates, Bob Osmon '60, lives in Williamsburg and lets me stay whenever necessary (a real blessing, particularly around exams).

There are several Navy folks here at William and Mary, Chris Ruwe '96, Andy Howell '88, John Hackel '94, Michael Thompson '99, and former NAPSter Brace Davis (NAPS '89). I also finally ran into Kristen Phelps over at the business school.

William and Mary seems to attract a lot of military and former military folks, so we have a pretty active Military Law Society. Not surprisingly, we also have a great Army-Navy rivalry every year (this year Navy dominated the decoration as). Although most of us were not able to go to Philly because of impending exams, a couple ofthe West Point guys hosted an Army-Navy Party here in Williamsburg, which was nice (though ultimately painful).

In other news, while working in DC this past summer, I got together with Sue Schwartz, Laura Bajor, Kirsten Krawczyk (kmkraw@juno.com), and Pat Tangney, Sue is working at MCI Worldcom, finishing her master's program in Information Technology at Johns Hopkins, and drilling with the reserves down in Norfolk in her spare time, Laura recently earned her masters at Johns Hopkins, and is now working as a freelance writer/ editor. In her spare time she is writing what will surely be the first of many best selling novels.

Kirsten is at USNA where she somehow survived being a company officer and is now happily finishing up her tour in the PE Department— where she works for one of her former company officers! She will be leaving the Navy this summer and mentioned that if anyone wants to do some traveling in June or July, and needs a travel buddy, to email her. She's also finishing up her master's in national security studies at Georgetown and is a published author on homeland defense.

Pat is stationed at the Pentagon on CNO's staff, and when he's not saving the world, he's attending law school part time. For those who haven't heard his amazing story, Pat was in the Pentagon parking lot on his way to a meeting, when his office was hit by American Airlines Flight 77. As most of us can thankfully only imagine, it has been a hard couple of months for him. Pat's very humble about his part in the events both during and after 11 September, but the truth is, he's a real hero.

Some other pieces of good news to report: Maureen (O'Dell) Farrell and Rich Farrell '91 had a baby girl back in September Margaret "Maggie" Anne was bom on 6 September 2001 and weighed in at 6 pounds, 7 ounces. Maureen is finishing her OB-GYN residency at Balboa, so this was a particularly interesting and informative experience for her.

Also, Nick Fiore and his wife, JoAnn. had their second baby boy, Jacob Michael Fiore. on 31 July 2001. Big brother Ben is rumored to be very proud and helpful, Jim Slaight and his wife. Ali. have a new littie boy. Michael "Fletch" Fletcher called arrived on 13 September 2001. Jim is cun-entiy at VFA-122, the Superhomet RAG as an instructor and is penciled in for CAG staff orders next year. Rick

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Sullivan is engaged to Maria Bowers, originally from Pennsylvania. They will marty in June 2(X)2.

It looks like I'll be retuming to DC this summer, then following graduation in May 2003 I will spend a year clerking for a judge in Philadelphia.

After that.. .well. Mark and I are still trying to figure out where we'd like to live (DC and Seattle are both big contenders). During my recent DC job search. I was fortunate to meet some great USNA Alums who are practicing attorneys in the DC area, they included: Douglas Rigler '56.

George Myers '60. Pat O'Reilley '66, Larry Galvin "78. John Ball '86, Ron Prass '87, Philip Brandt "87, Todd Steggerda '87. Bob Busby '89.

David Walker "89. and James Barney '90. They are a truly amazing and successful group, all of whom were very generous with both their time and advice.

Well, that should hold me for another nine years or so. If anyone is passing through the Williamsburg/Hampton Roads area please give Mark and I a call or drop us an email and let us know how you're doing! Our phone number is 757-464-0000 (really...that's our number). To those Classmates who are deployed: thank you for standing the watch.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to write.

Remember, this issue covers two months, so we'll catch in several weeks. God bless everyone and the United States of America! â&#x20AC;&#x201D; S h o g o

Andrea (Lewis) and Mark D'Ambra '92

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Pres: IstLt Scott K. H o m b u c k l e , U S M C PSC 556, Box 506, FPO A P 96386-0506 h: 011-826-11-737-0083 e: hombuckle@hotmail.com Vice Pres/Treas: Kirk Clermont PO Box 5459, Saint Marys, GA 31558 h: 912-510-8537; e: Clermont@eagnet.com Sec'y: Chris Williams 1050 USS Georgia Avenue, Kings Bay, GA 31547 h: 912-673-2739; e: csglt@subasekb.navy.mil Corr. Sec'y: Jim Keck U.S. Naval Hospital Guam, Primary Care Dept 34 Turner Rd., Nimitz Hill, Asan, GU 96910 h: 671-477-5115; w: 671-344-9461 e: Jkeck@usna94.com Web page: http://www.usna94.com Hello, '94! Welcome to a New Year. Many of you must have made a resolution to write before 2001 closed because I have a whole lot of Class news to pass on. Therefore, I'll just put this column in cruise control and let the emails take o v e r

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First up: Mark Early wrote on 13 October to announce the birth of his son Brendan Thomas Early on 7 September 2001. Brendan tipped the scales at 7 pounds 6 ounces. He and his wife, Nicole, along with their brand new baby boy are living in Houston, TX, where Mark works at Reliant Resources.

Congratulations, Mark and Nicole!

Kris Haugh has been keeping up with our Class from his duty at the White House Communications Agency. He sends his warm regards to the Class in an email dated 21 November as he prepares for a 12 month unaccompanied tour to Bahrain.

Julie Antonacci wins the award this month for the longest contribution. Actually, it seems as though Julie has been in the winning mode recently, as she describes her recent television appearance in this email dated 26 November: Time for my annual update. I have lots of folks to report on, both from '94 and other Classes. I'm currently on deployment on PELKLIU (LH A-5). I fly with HC-11 Detachment 6. the Search and Rescue Det onboard. We have eight pilots, four of whom are Alumni. We also have a wannabe Academy grad, Jason "Stumpy" Stumpf a University of Rochester grad. Myself, Brian " S a n d b a g " Sandberg '97, Erich "Scooby" Schubert '97, and John "Shotgun" Hartnett '96 fly the mighty HH46 in support of the Marines of the 15th MEU. We're currently supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and will probably continue to do so for several more months. Luckily, during our first month of cruise we had one really good liberty port in Darwin, Australia (not counting a quick overnight stay in Pearl Harbor). The Marines were busy with some exercises, but I think everyone still had some pretty good times. The Outback (no, not the restaurant), big crocodiles, waterfall jumping, the whole bit. Unfortunately, we got word of the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks on our last night in Darwin. We immediately got underway, and have been underway since. Needless to say, we were in various states of shock and anger for the first few days after the news. We're doing our best to keep our spirits up and do our part in this new War on Tertorism. I've included a photo taken of some ofthe Alumni on board. Some were on watch or otherwise occupied. Kevin Graves '97 was going to do a few "chow calls" prior to the formation for the photo, but that didn't quite work out. You know how weak '97 was with chow calls anyway (ha!)... There are plenty of other grads on the ship, serving in ship's company, on the ComPhibRon ONE staff MEU stafl", and as ACE (Air Combat Element) Pilots. Those shown in the attached photo are: LCOL Gregg Olson '85, MEU operations officer; Adam Tolk '00, ship's amphib ops officer; Paul Barrie '97, PhibRon N32; Deb KaufTman '96, EOD Det OIC; Chris Picado '97, BLT communications officer; Matt "Mad Dog" McLuckie '89, CH-46 "Phrog" pilot; Lee "Gimp" Tinjum '96, Phrog pilot; Mike "Buss" Barranco '93, Cobra pilot; Jason "Rain Man" Maddocks '93, AV-8B Hartier pilot; John Phillips '98, MEU intelligence officer; William Grant '98; Christina Matos '98, ship's fire control ofi^icer; Jason Miller '95, KG-130 MEU planner; Kemper Jones '97, BLT asst. OPS officer; Ed Hinman '99, Charlie Company, weapons platoon commander; Kevin Graves '97, MEU asst. communication officer; Vijay George '99, rifle platoon commander; Donald Faul '98, B Company platoon commander, 1st LAR (Light Armored Recon); Tom McAndrew '00, 3rd division officer; Dwayne Barnett '99, Ship's MP-1 division officer; John Hammes '89, Medical Officer; Others on the "Mighty 'Liu" not in the photo include; CDR Brad Voigt '83, NSWTU; Rich "Astro" Lawson '95. Cobra pilot; Mike Steidle '00, auxiliaries officer; Aaron Rigby '98, PhibRon N51; Eric "Ropie" Ropella '93, Phrog pilot; Ted Farrell '96, Phrog pilot; Jason "Air'Walker '97, CH-53 pilot; Sergio Santos '96, BLT intel officer.

Jose Pulido '00, IC division officer. I hope 1 didn't leave anyone out, but that's a distinct possibility.

My apologies.

Okay, that's all for the ship. Here's what else I know; Hubby Pete is flying S-3s with VS-35 on North Island. He's currently very busy preparing for their workups, which start in December. He will deploy on ABRAHAM LINCOLN in 2002. He's looking forward to going to sea again, I've told him it's much more fun as an aviator than it was as a SWO! LT Scott Suozzi is in his final year of law school in DC, He'll take the Bar sometime this summer, then get back to work in the real Navy, No more state dinners and dates with Miss Universe contestants for you, SWO! LT Darin Evenson finished his master's degree program at NPS in Monterey, and moved to Virginia Beach with his wife, Laura, to be stationed with SEAL Team 8. LT Scott "Tex" Myers transitioned from SWO to Cryptology, and I'm not sure where he is right now. CAPT Kevin Massett is flying Marine F/A-18s out of Miramar Just before I sent this update to you, I was surprised to see Eric Duke show up on PEI.EI.IU! He stopped here on his way to ComStock, where he is taking over as operations officer. Big, bad, department head!

My home squadron, HC-11, at North Island, is full of USNA grads: Jen "Cindy Brady" Tinjum '96, Laura "Friar" Tuck '98, Katy "Marcia Brady" Evans '98, Joe "Blackjack" Amaral '96, Tim "Lucky Charms" Kinsella '96, Chris "Foxhole" Bailey '96, Mark Dennison '97, Gregg "Yak Level 1" Gray '94, Kevin Popp '98, Enrique "Hank" Molina '95, Tim "Tommy Boy" Cannada '98, Betsy "Gaudy" Davis '98, Steve "Average" Everage '97, Brian "Willie" Wilson '97, Ryan "Flip" Phillips '97, Rob Sinram '97, Quwan "Q" Smith '93, and Jen "Giddy Shut-the-Hell Up" Anderson '95. Janine and Chris Bailey '96 are expecting their first child in January. John Hartnett's wife is also expecting their second child this month (November).

Elsewhere around the country. Lori (Rickert) Dague and Chris Dague '93 are now both out of the Navy and enjoying life with their two children in Mesquite, TX. Chris has actually been a civilian for a couple years, Lori just left the Navy this year. Shannon (Guthrie) Perrin and Jack Perrin had their second child this year. They live in Santee, CA with their sons, John and Todd.

Shannon is very busy as a mom, and Jack flies CH-53 Super Stallions out of Miramar. Also happy new parents, Katherine (Carter) Hem and Alan Hern '93 had a son, Aaron this year They both left the Navy, and are living the good life in the San Francisco Bay Area (Martinez, CA). I just received some email photos of their beautiful baby boy. They've already taken him to baseball games and hiking in Yosemite! Lucky kid, proud parents!

It sure is a small Navy! For the first month of deployment, my roommate was Laura Tillinghast '9'7. She was one of my Plebes in Delta Company during Plebe Summer '93. We got to be really good friends! She is curtenfly an instructor at EWTGPac in San Diego.

Finally, if you didn't see it, I was recently a contestant on the game show "The Weakest Link."

Although 1 didn't do as well as I should have, I somehow was lucky enough to be the winner...$45,000. That's before taxes, of course, but Pete and I are eagerly looking forward to spending the money! It was a lot of fun, and I'd say that even if I hadn't won, I have a whole new perspective on taped TV shows and what goes on behind the scenes. And no, hostess Anne Robinson is not as mean in person as she is during the show! After the show aired (I was underway), there was some public affairs interest in the story, so Pete worked closely with our friend Kyra Prawlocki Hawn, CincPacFIt assistant PAO, to have a story written. She's enjoying the good life working and living on Coronado!

That's all. I hope I was able to update you and the rest of the Alumni on some of us out here "on 147

the tip of the spear". Continue to take care of yourselves and fly the flag!

26 November provided two more emails for our reading pleasure. Joanna Walters wrote to tell of her recent move in December to Boulder, CO, where her husband, Steve, accepted a job with GE Access. Laura (Kratz) Mannix forwarded the following message for us; Like so many of our Classmates, it's taken me a while to get around to finally writing to Shipmate. I'm curtently landlocked in New Mexico (send water), where my husband (who is an Air Force communications officer) is stationed. In a quick update, after graduation I went Marine Corps and was stationed in beautiful North Carolina as a communications officer for five and a half years. I did several deployments to the not so beautiful 29 Palms, and a very enjoyable deployment to Germany, where I met my husband.

I really enjoyed my Marine Corps years, but my spine and knee did not and I was medically retired in January 2000.1'mnotdeadyet, just some nerve damage and arthritis. I am curtently recovering from having my left knee rebuilt, so I hope to be much less gimpy in a few months.

I was martied to Dave Mannix on 9 June 2000.

I also have three wonderful stepsons—Andrew (II), Danny (9) and Patrick (7), We were martied in Naples. Italy where Dave was stationed at the time. On the way back from Italy I stopped by the Glathar household to visit with, Mai, Hannah, Sammy, and Kevin Glathar who had been taking care of my car for me. They recently PCSed to Quantico, where Kevin is attending AWS and all are doing well. I also stopped by to see Kimi (Shook) Fish in DC. We took a day trip to Annapolis and had a good laugh watching the new Plebes being harassed as they melted in the afternoon sun. Kimi was about to move to Seattle, WA (Brian Fish was already there).

We moved to New Mexico in August 2000.

Apparently so did Arnett Klugb and his family.

We had Thanksgiving 2000 together at their house with their boys and visited for Christmas over at our house. Nikki recently gave birth to their fourth son, they are doing well, and we hope to get together again soon. Arnett is doing his neurosurgery residency here at UNM. The Fishes both made it down for a visit over Christmas while visiting Kimi's family in New Mexico—all is well and they are enjoying working on their new house and expanding their collection of pets.

The Alumni Association Chapter here is very active, and I've enjoyed their Army-Navy party and other get-togethers, I am currently working on base for Lockheed Martin as a software test engineer in a simulation center. It's okay other than the harassment for being one of the only former Marines among so many Air Force people.

My husband and I have enjoyed seeing almost all the countries of Europe and several in the Mediterranean, We've had a really great time showing the kids Germany, Austria, and Italy, This spring I accompanied Dave on a hard working business trip to Hawaii and this summer we took the kids and ventured to the Grand Canyon, Painted Desert, Petrified Forest, Carlsbad Caverns, and White Sands National Monument (it's amazing, but not recommended, what can be done on crutches). We also visited Colorado Springs, the Air Force Academy, and Pikes Peak. Don't worty, our oldest son is determined to go to Annapolis (so maybe I dropped a few comments).

I am back on both feet now, and we just retumed from a long weekend in upstate New York (where I'm from). We had a great time enjoying the cool weather and beautiful lake, mountains, trees, and old friends.

We've been keeping busy by taking a couple of college classes in Italian and CAD (Computer Aided Drafting), which we are really enjoying.

I have been told I need to have more spinal surgery by the UNM Neurosurgery department. If I 148

decided to do it I'll ask Arnett to assist. However, ski season is about to start, and I have a "new" knee I need to test out, so I'll be procrastinating as long as possible.

Other than that, all is well with us here, and we wish the best to all of you. Be careful out there.

Armando Hedrick (mando-hedrick@worldnet .att.net) wrote the following message on 1 December: As many of you were aware, my family and I were in a car accident on 23 December 2000, We are coming up on the one year anniversary of that fateful day in which my wife, Jackie, lost her life.

My three daughters and I are still coping with the loss of such a wonderful woman. It saddens me to know my youngest girl, Lana, who is now 13 months old, will never know her mother's touch.

I want to thank all of you for your kind words and encouragement through that sad time. Unfortunately things are not as good as they should be.

I'm unemployed, the job market in Chicago is cold, and my savings are slowly disappearing, and this time of the year is very hard on me emotionally. However. I will do everything 1 can to take care of my three daughters. Pray for me and if anyone can help me with the job search, it would be greatly appreciated. God bless you all and may you have a safe, happy holiday season and a wonderful New Year!

Our prayers go out to you and your family, Armando. If you would like to contact Armando, send him an email.

On 18 August 2001 Kimberly Uhde and David B a r b o z a were married at the Naval A c a d e m y Chapel. LT Sarah Crouse '94 and LT Motisola Howard '95, served as bridesmaids. Kim's brother, LCDR Jeffrey Uhde '91, was a groomsman and LT Casey Scott, USNR, was best man. Sword bearers were LCDR Jeff Uhde ' 9 1 , LT Casey Scott, LT Sean F a h e y ' 9 4 , LT Jeff Cahill, LT Kathy St. L a u r e n t , L C D R S h e n a e M o r r o w , LT H e a t h Epaloose '95, and ENS Jennie Hill '01. Kim writes that she left active duty in July 2000 but is currently serving in the Naval Reserves in Nashville, TN where she is also employed as a project mana g e r for I n f o W o r k s , a c o m p u t e r c o n s u l t i n g company. Congratulations, Kim and David!

Bill J o n e s ( w s j o n e s @ a o l . c o m ) m a d e h i s inaugural submission on 9 December: This is my first submission to Shipmate, so I will start with a brief synopsis of the last seven years. My wife, Kristy, and I were martied in February 1995, at the Academy Chapel, After the wedding we settled in San Diego during my two sea tours and one shore assignment, I left the Navy in September 2000, we moved back to Virginia and I started my first post-Navy job, I say first, because I have now moved on to my second postNavy job (the first job was with a pre-IPO tech company—enough said), I am currently working for KPMG Consulting, supporting one of the program offices in NavSea. That is as brief as I could make the synopsis, which brings me to the reason I am writing now. I wanted to announce the birth of Catherine Mary Jones, Cate was bom on 15 October 2001, She and Kristy are doing wonderful, and we couldn't be happier As 1 said, we are all settied in Virginia and if anyone is in the area feel free to give us a call at 703-327-9261, or send me an email.

Congratulations, Bill and Kristy! Don't forget to send picture of your beautiful daughter The last message is from Scott Suozzi, who wrote on 27 November to give us the latest update on Kevin Shaeffer: Hello, "94, Hope this finds you and yours coming off a Happy Thanksgiving weekend. Great news to report: Just went to see Kevin today, and he has moved from the ICU to the Step-Down/ Rehab Unit North Tower 3E. This is one of the

steps we've all been waiting for He is talking now and doing rehab everyday watching the news reading and starting to dig into the four foot stack of emails he's received—along with everyone's cards and gifts. If his progress continues he may be able to go home in a few weeks in time for the hohdays. He'll then retum to the hospital three days a week for rehab. Kevin wants every Classmate and Alumnus to know how much the USNA family has meant through this and he asked me to tell everyone "thank you and Beat Army'." So that's the latest! Happy Holidays to everyone and Go Navy on I December!

As has been my custom, let me finish with a Web update: We have 34,986 hits registered on the Web site. Our Class list now boasts 755 entries. Additions or changes to the Class list since 7 September i n c l u d e : C h r i s H o w a r d , B r e n d a Sasso, Frank H u t c h i s o n , B o b H u g h e s , E r i c R i d d l e , Brian Pummill, Cheryl T h o m p s o n , Joe Buck, Robert White, Joseph Bell, Chris Kuzniewski, Greg Wise, Matt Seay, Stuart Blair, Brenna Baker, Matthew H a w k s , O z g u r O z c a n A l t u n b u l a k , Jim Hicks, Nathaniel Reed, Markus Dale, Randy Pugh, Jeff Leuenberger, Elissa Smith, Sean Boyle, Brian Goldschmidt, Todd Wilson, Randy Stoker, Shane Correa, Joel Bartis, Nicole Tonnessen, Ryan Peugh, Jon Gabrielson, Andrew Abell, Kyle Colton, Patti Nichols, Todd Ellsworth, Matthew O'Brien, Dave Dutrow, Scott Wadle, Todd Hoot, Rudy Quiles, Patrick Turner, Thomas Sheppard, Eric V Duke, Jim Hail, Maria Pallotta, Adam Kinnear, Chris WiUiams, Roy Gilbert, Adan Cruz, Michael Gleeson, Jennifer ( V a n D u r e n ) P r i c e , R i c C u e n c a , Meghan Mariman, Marv Carlin, Maxwell Luter, Bill James, Erica (Niedermeier)Carter, Christopher Kelson, Brian Campbell, Kevin Mattix, Christian Avendano, Michael Carter, Joanna (Sprtel) Walters, Brian M e t c a l f , D o m i n i c C a r o n e l l o , B r a d Hanner, Friedrich Rochleder, P.J. Tradell, Kevin Rowe, Joey Frantzen, Daniel J. C o l p o , Vique C a r o , Jason Hedberg, Jeff Symons, Eric Smith, Robert Dudley, Danielle (McNaughton) Sabin, Russ Hardy, Kenneth Graves, Bradley Gordon, Kirk Clermont, Robert Merrill, C. D. Brooks Newsome, Paul Steier, K.J. Moses, David Skinner, Julie Treanor, Scott Mayfield, David Fowler, Robert Doherty, Trent G o o d i n g , J o h n A l c o r n , J a s o n W a l k e r , Sean H e n d e r s o n , G e o r g e ( L a n ) M a r t i n , Katherine (Carter) Hem, Robert Falk, Wade Wiegel, Brian Germann, Mark Bluestein, David Pawlowski, Laura (Kratz) Mannix, Bryan Johnson, Jen Mendel, Josh Dittmar, Robert Tidwell, Christian Avendano, Zach Mcmechan, Jason Peek, David Lohr, Matt Reimann, Eric V Duke, Scott Beltz, Marcus Lee, Michael B a l o w , H e a t h D e w i t z , M a x w e l l L u t e r , Jon Lunglhofer, Chris Palmenberg, Daniel J. Colpo, John Salmon, Matthew Gibson, David Fagen, David Wallis, Jay West, Scott Vogt, Cleavon Smith, David Pereira, Dave Bolduc, Todd Owens, Chris Senenko, Sarah (Dunstan) Loverich, Kristopher Haugh, Chris Courtright, Gregory Blake, Matthew Wukitch, JuUe (Burton) Preyer, Brian Rivenbark, Michael Balow, Charles Jones, Bart Marsh, Ian Thomas, David Greenwood, Bert Steele, Brandon Dominguez, Armando Hedrick, Dennis Duckworth, Ben Le, Chuck Selsor, Kyle Colton, Amy (Hughes) Cleary, Brandon Dominguez, Juan Gil, Patrick Hooper, Bill Scally, and Rick Mosley.

Thanks for keeping die Class list updated, ft proved to be extremely helpful in passing Class info with our nation's recent ttagedy on 11 September ' 0 1 .

That's all for this month's column. As always, keep supporting each other Til next time.. .take care and God bless. C-ya — J i m

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Ben. thanks so much for writing to Shipmate. I have owed a letter to them for a long time, to give an update on what's going on in our lives.

Wow, two kids! We'd love to see some email pictures if you have a chance to send them.

Bonnie and 1 finished up with the Navy in May 2000, and headed down to Silicon Valley. John Mui is also here with his wife, Teresa, We are both in semiconductor sales, and having a blast...even though the market makes the going slow sometimes.

John and I were on MICHIGAN together from November 1996 to May 2000.

Bonnie is working towards her master's degree in psychology, to become a martiage and family therapist. It's a long road.. .after her degree she has to get 3.000 hours of supervised counseling! She's loving school, especially after having to put off furthering her education until we moved from Seattie.

No kids on the horizon for us yet, although we have two great dogs that we treat like children.

Please tell Donna hello for us. We'd love to hook up with you guys sometime while you are at NPS. We live up in Fremont, in the East Bay.. .so we are not even two hours drive from you. Please also pass on our email address to John IXilly and Jason Brandt. We want to get a hold of them as well.

When will you be leaving NPS? How about John, and Jason?

'94: Uhde-Barboza wedding party

Kim Uhde and David Barboza Wedding on 18 August 2001 at USNA Chapel

Kristy, Bill, and baby Cate Jones

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Pres: John Fleet e: classpresident@1995.usna.net Sec'y: LT Don Jamiola, USN Patron 26 Unit 60170 FPO AE 09501-5915 DSN 314 624 2457 Class Web site: usna95.com e: djamiola@hotmail.com From John Fleet: Hello everyone. I hope this reaches you just after a meaningfiil and secure holiday season. Major props go to Mike Davies for his stellar effort with football tailgaters throughout the season, culminating with Shipmate, January-February 2002

an excellent showing in Philadelphia after the ArmyNavy game. Assisting Mike were Dale Heinken, Greg Jones, Graysom Morgan, and others.

Great news: As I write, it is the afternoon of 14 December and I have just left Washington Hospital Center, where I saw Classmate Blanca (Funes) Shaeffer and her husband, Kevin Shaeffer '94, who was being discharged, Blanca sends her gratitude to everyone who has supported her and Kevin since he was rescued from the Pentagon on 11 September. He still faces a great deal in his continuing recovery, so please continue to pull for him and his family.

On a more personal note, I must report that it is far from sufficient to characterize Blanca and Kevin as courageous, inspiring people. They are both extraordinary credits to USNA, and it has been among the more humbling privileges of my life to have been recently acquainted with them and their family.

Well, this issue should reach everyone after the holiday craze. Hope everyone from '95 had a great holiday season. Good job on the letters! Pix are great t o o ! E m a i l m a k e s life e a s i e r , j u s t a s k m y department head. Well let's get right into it.

L a n c e L a n t i e r writes b e c a u s e he saw B e n S h u p p ' s inputs a couple months ago: Everything is gearing up for graduation at this point.

I saw Ben's comments in the latest '95 section of Shipmate. I see him from time around campus along with many of the names he mentioned in Shipmate. Mostly, I see Bruce Schuette '95. He and I, along with the other Systems Engineering and Integration (SEI) students, are in our final quarter working on thesis equivalents for our final project. The project, entitied CROSSBOW, is in its final phases for us as we try to organize all the information we have gathered over the past year and put it into a readable, presentable document. This entails compiling all the SEI students' research, adding in the research and design work by the Total Ships Systems Engineering (TSSE) students as well as the Aero students and the logistical bubbas. The entire project reaches across NPS and involves many people.

Long story short, we are all trying to get this project together in these last two months while simultaneously writing our own thesis equivalents.

Well, Lance, it sounds like your work is cut out for you. Scott R e g a n is up next:

Thanks again for the update. Glad to hear you are doing well. Can't wait to see you guys...Scott Regan ("Ensign formerly known as Shepard"), 510490-6206, 2465 Sueno Way, Fremont, CA 94539.

Ryan Keys sends us a long one: Hey '95, especially 3rd Company! I hope everyone is doing well and just thought I'd share with you my past few years of fleet life. After graduation and into flight school, '95ers were a dime a dozen, winged in October '97 as a helicopter pilot (winging class included Eric Brown, Bill Reagan, and Bill Maske), I selected "H-60F/ H East" and moved to San Diego for the FRS. In April ' 9 8 , I married the former Courtney Markowski of Annapolis (the girl who monopolized my last two years at the Academy). We excitedly left San Diego (not knowing that it was paradise) and reported to HS-3 (Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Three) at NAS Jacksonville, FL, for my greatly anticipated initial duty in the fleet. Of course, the next three years would pass so quickly, much of it not in Jax and my return always felt like a true homecoming. I artived at HS-3 with perfect timing (the Navy's idea of perfect timing), leaving a week after checking in the squadron for the beginning of Battie Group workups, TSTA. Three of the department heads at the time were grads, as well as Byron Ogden '92 (sound familiar from Plebe rates?) and Dave Yoder '94. Three more '95ers followed me: Rob Hawthorne, Michele Lobritz, and Dave Zerfas.

After the completion of the Airwing Fallon Detachment, COMPTUEX and JTFEX, I embarked upon my first six-month Mediterranean deployment. For those of you who don't know, HS squadrons are part of a Cartier Airwing (C VW) and provide SAR/ASW/CSAR/ASUW/Logistics capabilities for a CVBG, In March '99, our carrier THEODORE ROOSEVELT

proceeded max SO A to the coast of Southem Italy, to provide support for Operation Noble Anvil/ Allied Force, CVW-8 successfully bombed Serbia into the Stone Age for the next four months, A lot of the nuggets on that cruise were '95ers: Kyle Miller (F-14 RIO in VF-14). Layne McDowell (F-14 pilot in VF-14), Jimmy Choi (S-3 NFO in VS-24), Tim Urban, Bill Reed, Carl Cox (all E2 pilots in VAW-124), Joe Girard (F-18 pilot in VFA-15), Marcus Lopez (F-14 pilot in VF-41), Ted Mahle. Kurt Rinehimer. Doug Halter (all F-14 RIOs in VF-41). Rick Coe (surface nuke) and Tom Musselman (SWO) were ship's company. A mid-cruise arrival to my squadron was Mike Klinke '96. Thrown into the mix were port calls to Antalya, Palma de Mallorca, and Cannes.

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Of course, no cruise is complete without doing "the ditch" and sweating to death in the Arabian Gulf We did six weeks there and dropped more bombs for Operation Southem Watch. (ROOSEVELT became the first carrier to conduct combat operations in two different theaters since World War II). Many ofthe fixed-wingers received Air Medals for their courageous flights. We hit Rhodes on the way out as a pat on the back and retumed late September '99. Retuming from a six-month deployment is an incredible feeling that ranks up there with your wedding day or academy graduation.

The next year, known as the IDTC, was full of training, detachments and qualification achievements. Our squadron averaged 12-14 days a month embarked aboard an aircraft cartier in support of TAW/CVW CQ dels. Also I was one of eight pilots to take part in an HS detachment onboard a destroyer THORN for a month. We packed two SH60Fs, the aircrew and maintainers and all our gear in an Air Force C-17 and airlifted to Lisbon, Portugal. The next month we conducted ASW operations during "Link Seas 2000." (That's right HSL guys, you aren't the only RAST/LSO qualified helo bubbas). During the IDTC, I picked up all my aircraft and mission qualifications; HAC, FCF, Assistant NATOPS Instractor, CSAR, ASW and NSW and it was now my opportunity as a senior JO to ready our FNGs. Once again in August '00, the work-up cycle started again to prepare for my second deployment, this time on ENTERPRISE. We deployed late April '01 anticipating a port call filled craise and no Gulf time (yea!). Yes, the port call frenzy was trae (Palma, Cannes, Naples, Portsmouth, Lisbon, and Rhodes) and the BG conducted exercises with Tunisia and the United Kingdom. The no Gulf possibility was not tme; another six-week stint in hell on earth for OSW for all my friends. There were some late artival '95ers to the airwing for their first cruise: Spencer Abbot (F-18 pilot in VFA-15), Dan Hughes (F-18 pilot in VFA-87) and Mike H r i t z (S-3 pilot in VS-24). J a r r e t Roth (EODMU-2) is die EOD Det OIC and Bo Johns (surface nuke) is ship's company. Also, my Skipper is Lee Schonenberg '83, Two of our newest pilots are grads: Dustin Smiley '97 and Jamie Vega '97 are both '97. On 11 September the carrier had just begun its transit south for our last port call in Cape Town, South Africa, then head back to good old Norfolk. We all know that didn't happen and ENTERPRISE began strikes into Afghanistan on 8 October in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Artiving at home on time was now a pipe dream, but after the attacks, not too many people were concerned. The airwing/cartier team performed superbly, dropping tons of ordnance and even conducting combat operations for 37 consecutive hours. We eventually did leave the North Arabian Gulf, went back through "the ditch" and the Meditertanean. Then that indescribable, over-joyous feeling of returning home impacted me once again and HS-3 returned to Jax on 10 November, I'll be detaching from HS-3 in December and reporting to HS-10 (the single site H-60F/H FRS at North Island, CA) in January for some highly desired shore duty, Rob Hawthorne will also be going to HS-10. Michele Lobritz and Dave Zerfas still have a few months here, but are negotiating orders. Future orders for '95ers: Jimmy Choi is a Flag LT for a Two-star our of McDill, AFB. Kyle Miller is going to the F-14 FRS in Oceana. Layne McDowell heads to NPS, then to TPS for the co-op program. Bill Reed to the E-2 FRS in Norfolk. Kurt Rinehimer to China Lake for Test and Eval. Ted Mahle to VX-9 at Point Magu, CA. Marcus Lopez to the F-14 FRS in Oceana.

Joe Girard to VFA-106 for F-18 insOuctor duty.

Jarret Roth may be going to an EOD unit in Newport, RI. I have also been keeping in touch with my former roommates and 3rd Companymates. During my port call to Naples, Josh Levy gave me a 150

break from the boat and entertained with his eurotrash ways (I guess he can't help it after voluntarily taking orders in Europe for five years).

Jody Williams is a USNA ProDev instructor and has a new baby girl (should I stay or should I go with my new MBA?). Hal Snapp is a P-3 pilot at Whidbey and soon PCSing back to Corpus Christi for shore duty (FedEx is hiring?). Dean Wakeham is out, living the good life in San Diego and contracting with the Navy using the ocean-easy degree. Yosh Lehman is flying E-6s out of Tinker AFB (and staying close to his cattle). I heard Brian Erickson was an instructor at VP-30 in Jax (that from Craig Mattingly who stopped by our fine vessel on JTFEX). Not sure where Jon Townsend is headed after his VP tour in Branswick, Tom Dickinson is a DH on THE SULLIVANS, Mike Clayton is keeping with wrestiing and can be reached at www.Claywolfsports.com. Congratulations to Aileen and Tim Berzins on their fourth child...another one for Gorby! That's all I have for "Thirsty Third." I did mn into John Dowd out at Fallon going through the SEAL FAC course (a SWO to SEAL transition). Dan Hedrick is at a NATO job in the Netherlands.

I hope this messagefindseveryone doing well and deepest sympathy to the famihes of our fallen Classmates. Hy safe and look me up when in San Diego.

Well, that's all the time we have for now. Keep the letters and emails c o m i n g , and take care, wherever you may be. Later, — D o n

Greetings, '96! Hope that New Year has arrived with indications of great things to come! First word arrives from Sean Dalton (CEC) (squid96@devildog.com).

First off, I would like to thank the reunion committee and Andy Quarm for organizing a great weekend. For all of you who made it, it was great to see you again. For all you who didn't, you were missed. Since graduation, I've been fairly busy.

After SWOS, I spent two years in Hawaii on CHOSIN (CG-65) as electrical officer and ordnance officer. While on CHOSIN, I did one WestPac and then a complete work-up cycle. Next, I reported to NICHOLAS ( F F G - 4 7 ) on deployment as the navi-

gator While there I did a huge NATO exercise (Link Seas 2000) and another work-up cycle. Then having had enough ofthe SWO life, I lateral transferted to the civil engineer corps. I am curtentiy on my first assignment, stationed at Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, NC managing $I8M worth of construction. Finally I'd like to say "Hey!" to Whit, Kwame and the rest of 4th Company, See you at the Ten Year Reunion!

Trey, Bill, and Kate Pennington A hearty congrats goes out to Bill Pennington—a new father of a baby boy (William C. Pennington III—aka Trey). Bill's wife Kate gave birth to Trey on 26 June at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu. He was 8 lbs. and 20 in. long. The whole family is well, getting a c c u s t o m e d to island life, and a p p r e c i a t i v e of all of t h e i r friends and s u p p o r t . A l o h a from B i l l ! Ted N u n a m a k e r (akntjn@aolcom) shares some thoughts with us from Estonia:

ENTERPRISE summer 2002, Dave Zerfas '95 and Dustin Smiley '97, not pictured Michelle Lobritz, Rob Hawthorne, and Ryan Keys

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Pres: LT Bart Phillips, USN 7980 Sevan Court, Unit D, San Diego, CA 92123 h: 858-278-2739; e: bartphillips@ibm.net Sec'y: Capt Tonya R. Barz, U S M C 6416 Sugar Maple Court, Fredericksburg, VA 22407 h: 540-548-3344; e: barztr@tecom.usmc.mil

I'm alive and well and living in Tartu, Estonia.

1 got an Olmsted Scholarship a year and a half ago as I was getting off PRINCETON. After a year in language training in DC, I artived here this summer. I'll be here for two years, working on a master's in political science at Tartu University.

It's going well so far, but my head really hurts after a six-N on Fridays (in Estonian, of course!).

I was a little shocked when I met another grad in one of my classes. Elvira Barrinova '99 is currently working at the Estonian General Staff in Tallinn, and working on her master's at the same time. Small world, huh? The current Defense and Naval Attache at the embassy in Tallinn is also a grad. Pat McCabe '84, as is his relief Eric Olson '85. Almost enough to start an Alumni Club Chapter, Now if only we could get Army-Navy on satellite TV,, .The other big news is that Amy and I are expecting our first sometime in January. Further news and pictures to follow. If anybody's in the neighborhood (broadly defined as Northem Europe), give us a ring. Classmates are always welcome. Email's the same as above, or 372-744-1266, Nagel Sullivan writes with an update from VS31 in NAS Jacksonville (the squadron is on the JFK). They have Tom Conroe, Mike Higgins, Sean Rough, Earl Young '95, Brian Sinclair '97, and many others on board. Nagel recently got engaged to Robin Zion and has a wedding planned for 5 January in Jacksonville. He is currently trying to get a job in the "Rocky Mountain Navy" in Colorado Springs. Thanks, and our best to you and Robin!

More great news arrives from Jon Schmitz. He reports that he and his wife, Cyndi are the proud Shipmate, Januarv-February 2002

parents of a new baby girl! Olivia Wilson Schmitz was bom on 10 September at 4:27 a.m. She weighed 8 lbs. and 4 oz., and was 20 and 3/4 in. long. They feel happy and blessed to have such a wonderful addition to their family.

Liam Booher's mom, Maureen, sent me a photo of Liam and his brother, Kevin Booher '04, who visited Liam last summer in California. Kevin snaked a ride in a Super Hornet while there with L i a m , w h o f i n i s h e d h i s M S in m e c h a n i c a l engineering at Texas A&M recently.

while deployed and wait for the inbound nukes.

It's kind of like the movies with us running out to the plane with the sirens going off trying to get airborne before we get nuked. The only other '98er here in TACAMO is Bill l\ill, and he's in VQ-4.1 thought I'd send along a recent photo of the Brophdogs and pup taken on Halloween. Kurt was born two days after my birthday (pretty cool) and will be having his 1st birthday this November.

Brad Hipp was there for his birth and just for that we made him the godfather For anyone driving or flying military across the country, Oklahoma City and Tinker are the perfect halfway stop.

Write us, and we'll hook you up with a good meal and place to crash.

Kevin and Liam Booher with Super Hornet in California Jon and Olivia Schmitz Jon is currently at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey in the National Security Affairs Program and will graduate in June of 2002. Following graduation, he will begin Department Head School at SWOS in Newport in August of 2002. Congrats on your new addition!

Troy G a r w o o d a d d s s o m e w o r d from the submarine community: I think 1 am actually the last '96er to leave their first boat (not Chuck Mayer as he fried to claim in the newest Shipmate). I'd been on WEST VIRGINIA since February 1998 and just detached in October! I've finally figured out where the next few years are taking me. I just got accepted to be Admiral Griffith's Flag Aide at ComSubGru 9 in Bangor. WA. so I will be spending the next two years in the beautiful Northwest. I took the Naval Reactors Engineer exam, and then I drove out to Bangor at the end of October I extended on WEST VIRGLNIA to match my wife's EAOS as closely as I could. She gets out of the Navy in January, so we will be separated by 3.000 miles for a couple of months (but we are used to that, having done six SSBN pattols together now). It will just be a little easier since I will be only as far away as the phone rather than a family gram! Conveniently enough, the Navy flew me up to be tortured by Admiral Rickover's successors, so I was able to make it to our fifth reunion! My wife and her parents flew to Aimapolis and met me there, too.

Coree and Mike Cornelius joined the group at the reunion and are h e a d e d from N e w p o r t to Monterey where Mike will pursue his masters. A collective thanks to all who helped make the reunion a reality. I am still awaiting all of the good photos and news. (What is it that everyone is doing with their "spare time"?) Hah. As General Patton said, "If I do my full duty, the rest will take care of itself" All my best in the New Year, '96. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Tonya

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Pres: 1st Lt Tom Wagner, U S M C h: 703-784-2036 e: towags@hotmaiI.com Sec'y: LTJG Mike McGreevy, U S N 1869 Somersby Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 h: 757-430-7815; cell: 757-343-4438 e: groovel997@hotmail.com This will be a quick one, my apologies for that and to those of you w h o ' v e written me during October, November, and D e c e m b e r The holidays gave me the time to give you a solid March issue with more news.

Shipmate. January-February 2002

M i k e R u s s said hello from h o m e in South Carolina and far off places he seems to be a lot. In October Mike discarded his coke botfle glasses and had his eyes fixed in Portsmouth, VA, thanks to the Navy's free laser eye surgery, along with Mike Shand '96, a guy in Mike's squadron. He also visited with Scott Braddock's wife, Katie, in Virginia Beach and is now in contact with Scott on the CV. Scott's email is braddockjs@v012.navy.mil while he is overseas. Scott flies F- 14s with VF-312. Mike says his wife, Vicki, and son, Thomas, are doing great, and Thomas is growing like a weed. Natalie Good, Mike is looking for you and can be reached at rattman533@msn.com. Check out Mike's cool guy pilot picture.

That's it for now. Stay in touch â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Groove

L lo r; Maj Aaron Elshaug. Mike Russ, and CAPT Art Behnke in Osan, Korea

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Pres: David Forman h: 843-763-6458; e: DSForman@aol.com Vice Pres: John Chau Treas: Daniel J. Martin Sec'y: Shawn C. Gee e: shawngee@aol.com Corr. Sec'y: Carrie Howe 44237 Webster, Canton, MI 48187 e: Ljohowe@aol.com Happy New Year, great ' 9 8 ! I hope this holiday season was a wonderful one for all of you. For those of you who were away from home defending our nation, we all thank you. Since this is a double issue, I've got some great letters. Here we go. From Mark Brophy (nmbrophy@hotmail.com): Hello from the Oklahoma, Navy. Life is treating Nicole. Kurt, and 1 well. We checked into VQ-3 about three months ago, but I've only gotten one "deployment" under my belt. For those wondering what the hell we do on a deployment in E-6 land, here's the skinny. It's about four weeks long, and we go to Travis AFB for a while, then to Offutt AFB for a while, then we go somewhere in the U.S, to "randomly disperse" the aircraft, then back to Travis AFB, then home. We stand alert

Family Halloween: Mark and Nicole Brophy holding their pumpkin Kurt Sounds like you are set up well there in Oklahoma and enjoying it. Best of luck with your new family.

Here's the next, from Melissa Plaskonos: 1 just wanted to give you an update on some of us in San Diego. I had a "Girl's Night" at my house last Friday, with Pam (Philips)Williams, Regina (Ware) Dixon, Sue (Olivier) Balcirak, Bethany (Schultz) Schmidt, Sonja Hanson '99, and Beth Sallness '99. We all caught up and had a great time, Regina and Jerome's son, Charles, is doing great,,.he is already walking! (Early for his age, taking after his athletic parents, I'm sure,) Pam and Marc's daughter, Abigail, is so beautiful. Now that Abigail is six weeks old, Pam has just returned to work at NAB. Sue and Dean are doing so well!

Neal, Sue, Dean, and I all took out our motorcycles and went riding last Sunday. Bethany misses Karl, who is deployed to the middle East, but is in good spirits and is still as bubbly as ever. Sonja and Beth are sweethearts, and are in the process of moving in together. Neal and 1 are doing great! I am transferring to a SeaBee Battalion in two months and will join them deployed in Rota, Spain. I return in April to our homeport, Pt, Hueneme, CA. Neal will join me there, once he processes out of the USMC (can you believe his five years is up already?). He is currentiy a Series Commander at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, which is a really rewarding job for him. We also have an energetic dog named Otis (a one-yearold, 60 pound, English Pointer Mix) who loves the dog beach.

All sounds great, Melissa. Thanks for all that great info.

N o w on to t h a t h a r d c h a r g e r P h i l D a n a (cheng@howard.navy.mil); Life is good. I'm back home in San Diego sitting on the most kick-a** ship in the world, HOWARD (DDG-83), and enjoying my new job as CHENG, My wife, Jennifer, is five months pregnant and walking around like the marshmallow man from Ghostbusters. God bless her, and I'm glad I'm a man! I ran into some '98"ers,,,Dave Noya is working at Regional Support Organization here in San Diego, He is in their Combat Systems Department. Glen Cesari is working down the hall in the same building on one of the waterfront staffs and doing very well for himself. 1 ate breakfast with Teague Collins over on the Connie at North Island. He is the OT division officer and sitting TAO on the carrier.. .very nice! I heard from these guys that Bob Pudney is at the SBU.

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Congrats to Stacey Moy who left the SWO community for America's elite...I think he may be at BUDS right now. Michael Acosta is flying PHROGS back east but was able to swing by the house for some BBQ and B while in school at Camp Pendleton. Lebron Butts is out here somewhere doing the Supply Thing, and I ran into another Supply Bubba, Ryan Lookabill, who was hanging out at RSO with me. I also could have swom that I saw Mark Symmes across the pier helping out with a working party on LAKE CHAMPLAiN...if not, then he has a twin. Dan Hallock is sitting over on SHILOH as ECO, which has to be the number one second tour job in the fleet. Derek Clark, Danita Gross, and Matt Hennessy were all in my TAO class as TAO's for carriers. Other '98ers that I saw roll through SWOLand Newport were Sue Balcirack, Brandon Dye, Anthony Graham, and Kermit Jones. I heard that Amy Carson is rolling early to DH and is slated to STETHEM ( D D G 63) as OPS...wow! 1 hope she finds my notes on the SWOS computers.

If anybody is out in San Diego, look me up and let me show you the sweetest ride on the ocean.

Thanks for the drop on so many of our Classmates, Phil. Sounds like you are truly loving it out there.

I'll keep an eye out for you in the next "All Hands".

Continuing on, the next one if from Doug Thumm: Here is the news from my family here in Jacksonville, NC. I have just retumed to Jacksonville from the CH-46 FRS in Camp Pendleton, CA, and will be stationed at MCAS New River with HMM263. Ryan Shadle and Greg Pawson are also in the squadron. Seth Michaud and John Gilmore are also living in our subdivision while going through the CH-53 FRS. Setii will be staying in North Carolina while John will be going out West.

In June, Mandy and I were blessed with a little bundle of joy named Logan Alexandra. She and Mandy stayed in NC while I went to the West Coast for four months. Kristin and Greg Pawson had a son on 1 November and Karen and Seth Michaud are awaiting the birth of their first child any day now. Congratulations also go out to Tara and Darren Sweeney and their new daughter Katie Bell and to Angela and Nate Bailey and their new daughter.

Lots of babies! Sounds great!

Here we go now to Jason Fox: I was married over a year ago to the former Elise Warren of Seattie, WA (29 October 2000). I'm still stationed aboard DAVID R. RAY (DD-971) in Everett as the navigator, with Jamie (Humphrey) Horning. She and Brad are doing really well.

Fortunately, he was not involved in either of the recent EA-6B crashes out of Whidbey, We just retumed from a Counter-Narcotics Deployment, and getting ready to decom the ship in Febmary.

From there, I'll be going back to USNA as part of the Company Officer program. Yes, perhaps one of the firsts from our Class to sign up for the SWOCP Bonus, looks like I'm going to be around a while. Jamie is heading over to NOPE Whidbey for shore duty, following her stint here as the CICO. Must be nice to rotate to shore duty. Subs guys have to wait just a little bit longer, but have a great time back at USNA. And now to our final letter, from one of our infamous foreign nationals, Horacio Delgado (ghislan@hotmail.com): First of all, let me say that I am very sorty for what happened to your country on 11 September Ironically, at that moment I was escorting three U.S, Coast Guard officers that had come to Peru as part of UNITAS, and we all saw it live on TV. The common impression of everybody over here is that of full disapproval of those non-human and coward attacks, and many Peruvians remembered what we had here for more than 12 years in our own war against terrorism. Not too long ago I found out about our Classmate Darin Pontell. for whom I also felt sorry. On another note, let me

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tell you that life has been OK with me. I service selected Coast Guard (which is part of the Peravian Navy) and graduated from Coast Guard School in 1 June, after a year and a half of full time studies. I was able to come out second in my class, much easier to study in my mother language, and now I am trying to artange a scholarship to Yorktown, VA, at the U.S. Coast Guard Training Center. After I graduated I was sent on a fourmonth deployment onboard a Coast Guard Cutter, to my southern border and in March, I will be going to the northern border to do the same. Three weeks ago I was part of a search and rescue mission and participated on a MedEvac for a U.S. sailor who was onboard a U.S. research vessel 200 miles away from the coast. We have a lot of contact with the U.S. Embassy here in Pera, especially for the counter narcotics program. And last, if anyone comes to Peru, please let me know so I can show you around. So far I've been able to meet with M a r k Davis, Mandy Taira, Dustin Solomon '99, and Motale Efimba '97. Unfortunately, I was away when Glen Cesari artived.

Anyway, send me an email and you are all welcome. PS: I am about to put the ball and the chain to myself in the near future. Her name is Carmina, like the opera, but different last name.

Great to hear from you, old buddy. Have a wonderful wedding, and I hope the Peruvian Coast Guard suits you well.

Tom Kaess writes to us from CHURCHILL: Here is the latest with the Canoe U grads in CHURCHILL:

Joe Chopek '97 will be heading back to USNA for either instinctor duty in the Prodev Department or as a company officer. Doug Meagher '98 reported aboard about two months ago for his second DIVO tour as FCO. Julie Graham is now the strike officer and plans on staying for a follow-on tour in CHURCHILL. Chris Locher is heading down to Mayport, FL, in April for his followon tour as ordnance officer in FFG-40 HALYBURTON. AS for myself, I have exercised my Ocean Option and will be headed to NEMOC in Rota, Spain. Talk about not wasting any time!

Anyway, hope everyone is doing well.

A letter and photo from Alex Borcz who is currently on deployment: JOHN C. STENNIS battle group has deployed early to the Arabian Gulf—with a few pit stops on the way. Our first port-of-call was Hong Kong, People's Republic of China. Luckily Jeremy Markin '98 (F/A-18 pilot on STENNIS) has some family living there—mainly his parents. They took all of us—LT Ryan Dunn '96, LT Ryan Miller '97, and myself '99 out to dinner Dunn and Miller are on my ship. LAKE CHAMPLAIN ( C G - 5 7 ) , as the

Air Detachment from HSL-49 (Scorpions). Here is a picture of us at a local restaurant in a fishing village in Hong Kong.

And that's all for this time Great ' 9 8 . Have a w o n d e r f u l 2 0 0 2 . B e s t of l u c k in a l l y o u r endeavors, and keep writing.

Fair winds... — D S F

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Pres: Buster O'Brien e: obriencj@29palms.usmc.mil Vice Pres: Ben Adeyemi e: nigeriansteele@hotmail.com Treas: Jason Mendenhall Sec'y: Minh-tu Nguyen 6716 Stonecutter Drive, Burke, VA 22015 h: 703-644-7924; e: minhtu99@yahoo.com Happy New Year, '99! It's incredible to believe that it's 2002 already. I hope everyone had some time over the holidays to be with family members and friends. Our first letter comes from James Hedderly (hedderly@awesomenet.net), who recently had a new addition to his family: I finally got around to writing. A lot has happened in the last two years. I'm down here in South Texas (yes there is really a Naval base down here).

I'm on board ROBIN ( M H C 54) and acting as the supply officer Funny thing is I'm not a Supply Corps officer These small ships don't get a real chop, I got my pin October 2000, went on a cruise with the JTFEX 00 crew on the East Coast. If any '99ers were there you probably thought we were a sea tug or fishing boat. Amy and I had a baby girl, Samantha Michelle, on 23 August 2001. She's a littie cutie and as soon as I get some pics digitally I'll send you one. There are a few others down here in the Texas fleet. Most of them are EOD trying to get their pins but there are a few of us SWO doggies. Ben Cipperley, Steve Draper, and Mario Freeman '00 are all down here on the MCM's. I got new orders for my next sea tour 1 head to PAUL HAMILTON in Pearl Harbor in May '02 so hope to see a few friendly faces when I get to Hawaii, Well, I tried to hit the high points, a year really is too long to wait to catch up on things.

We just got a new email address if anyone wants to write us or send pictures. Stand strong and may the Lord protect us from evil.

LAKE CHAMPLAIN group

Our next photo was sent to us by Kevin Dolan '71, who is the president of the Alumni in Utah, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. John Pereira '91 recently hosted Harry Jackson '99 at his home while Harry was ttaining in Park City, UT. The photos John took of Harry were forwardetl to me through Kevin.

Thank you, John and Kevin, for the photos.

Harry Jackson and luge We end out the column with a picture from Carmen Fuentes. On deployment with her ship, SHREVEPORT, back in November, this picture is of her in her role as the ship's public affairs officer giving some reporters a tour of her ship.

That's it for this month. Hope everyone is doing well. Until next month, take care and God bless.

—Minh-tu

Carmen Fuentes on SHREVEPORT

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Pres: J.V. "Murph" McCarthy Vice Pres: Art Terry Treas: Nick Lalota Sec'y: Tim O'Connor 317 N. Pleasant Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 e: ShipraateOO@yahoo.com Happy New Year, Warriors!

Retuming to our column after a shipboard hiatus is our secretary Tim O'Connor! Timmy writes from a quiet space on his ship: The past couple of months have without a doubt been some of the most dynamic for our counfry and certainly for the Class of 2000. Several members have reported in from the Middle East, many playing pivotal roles in both Operation Noble Eagle and Operation Enduring Freedom. The missions and ideals of Navy and Marine Corps that we envisioned at the Academy only a year and a half ago have become a way of life for all of us.

Everyone can remember where they were 11 September. Andrew Lynch was leaving Bahrain en route to South Africa when his ship, PHU.LIPINE SEA was rerouted to head to the Arabian Sea. A few short days later, he was the OOD as our first Tomahawks were launched towards Afghanistan.

Adam Tolk was on PELEtru, an amphibious assault ship moved into the region and is operating as well as countless others of our fellow Alumni.

Several others are involved in submarine and ground operations and are still limited in their communication with us back here in the states.

Dan Jent (djent@mrosenblatt.amsec.com) writes: Greetings to everyone from the civilian world.

It may or may not be good to hear that not all of us lead exciting lives fraveling to and from foreign lands. I've been working for AMSEC LLC— M. Rosenblatt & Son Group in Arlington, VA, for the past year or so. I enjoy the friendly confines of my very own 8 x 8 foot gray cubicle. I've been working on several projects all Navy related in one way or another. Although Murph claimed that my hair was of "reasonable length," apparently those present at Jedd Mosher's wedding in June thought otherwise as it took them several doubletakes to recognize me. Speaking of weddings, I don't have any immediate plans to join the "I'm a sucker" club (get engaged) yet, but who knows.. .On 11 September, I nearly wimessed first hand the effects of the tertorist strike. My office is about a half mile from the Pentagon. We saw and smelted black smoke filling the sky shortly after the crash, but before any media had reported it. There was a second explosion an hour later possibly residual to the initial collision at the Pentagon, but I have yet to hear officially. To those deploying to the Middle East make us proud and remember who and what you're fighting for. For anyone ever in the Washington, DC, area, my door is always open, 3817 Watkins Mill Dr., Alexandria, VA 22304; 703-960-9872. Finally, for the benefit of Steve Padhi and Phil Hamon the B,R,E. rides on, and "The Feeling is Mutual."

KiKi Komoroski writes: It's been a while since I've been in touch...things are going well on Iwo JIMA. I'm Auxiliaries DivO, Spencer Wilcox is Gunno, Perry Taylor is Repair DivO, Jarrett Davies is 1st Division, and Jesse Sousa is the ship's Training Officer. The ship was commissioned on 30 July in Pensacola, which was a nice change of scenery after spending a few months in Pascagoula, MS. I just bought a ticket to San Diego for Shannon Filbin's wedding— she's marrying a Marine 1st LT, Mitch Maury on 22 December in Newport. Kristen Riismandel got her SWO pin if she hasn't already given you the good news! Rachel Shropa recently got selected for fighters, although I don't think there's

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anywhere else they could put the "Shropinator" I've lost touch with mostiy everyone, but I did hear that Tim Rhatigan and Sam are getting married, congrats! Was there ever any question? I have more but that's all I have time to write. Hope you all are doing well!

Joel Uzarksi writes: Hello from sunny Hawaii! Just thought I would write a quick update for all you "mainlanders" here from paradise. There have been many sightings of Classmates here both on home ported and visiting ships here for a little R&R. Here on the mighty FLETCHER (DD-992), Susan McDowell, Pete Grimm, Krista Neill '99, Taryn Brady '99, and Mandy Taira '98 all are enduring our training cycle getting prepared for deployment next spring sometime. Mario Melendez '99 AKA "Surfs Up" just left FLETCHER for San Diego. He gets a chance to party with the Seals as he begins BUDS at the end of October Other Classmates here in Hawaii seen getting some sun are Chris Streng (RUEBEN JAMES (FFG-57)), Jesse Sprague (CROMMELIN (FFG-37)), Michael Stoker (RUSSEL (DDG-59)), Will Harting (RUSSEL ( D D G - 5 9 ) ) , John Lunsford (LAKE ERIE (CG-70)), Courtney Minetree (HOPPER (DDG-70)), Erin Bailey (FREDRICK ( L S T - 1 1 8 4 ) ) , and Luan Lam (HOPPER

(DDG-70), she got martied but I'm not sure what here new last name is). Will and Mike are going on deployment in a few days over to the Gulf and hopefully will get a chance to put a few Tomahawks on target over there. Life has been very busy here with all this tertorism stuff now, but Hawaii is still the best port in the Navy! Mai tais for everyone if you visit! 1 will send a few pictures soon.

Aloha to everyone.

Ray Foran for the sub guys: Greetings all and I hope this finds everyone with painted faces and high spirits. Well, the first of the 2000 graduates are finally out of sub-school and out to the fleet. Yeah, we all took our time but we needed a break from the nuke stuff to play some golf. I wasn't given a list of the boats we're all deploying to, but I do have the list of those that passed the stage one more time before the Navy put us to real work; Joseph Bobrowski, Karl Brown, COLUMBIA, Garrett Burkholder, Price Chadwick, CONNECTICUT, Damian Davis, Stephen Hershman, Greg Klos, OHIO, Maurice Karagiorgos, Jesse Pruett, DALLAS, Stuart Schneider, Logan Schulze, Steve Tarr, Scott Thompson, OHIO, Jared Wyrick, and of course myself AUGUSTA.

John Pianetta writes: Greetings from Corpus Christi, TX. Just thought we would try to let everybody know a little bit of what is going on down here in South Texas. My roomate, Dave Mayor, and I are down here going through the Maritime Advanced part of flight school. That means that we will be flying the all mighty P-3. We have a lot of company down here with Bob Robbins, Damon Hildebrand, Phil Macnaughton, Chris Brenner, and Bobby Dempsy (the last three of which will be leaving for Meridian and the E-2 C-2 pipeline soon), Jeff Colvin, Jeff Hollenbach, Leroy Shoesmith, Adam Goffrier, Nate Rocklein, Rob Burns, Shannon Kelly, and Erica Hayes. I hope I didn't leave anybody out, we have quite a few of us down here. Damon, Dave, and Shannon will be getting winged in September while most of the rest of us will be getting winged in October and November A popular choice for the first tour in the squadrons is K-bay Hawaii, Bob Robbins and I have recently fallen from the ranks of the bachelor's, having recently gotten engaged. Well, we are all stocking up for the hurticane party of the century, however being short of hurticanes lately we are a little out of luck. We are in desperate need of some rain though. Not so much for the water but because it usually gives us some entertainment. Last time we had a lot of rain two of our Classmates either rolled their yukon or floated their jeep. I'll

spare them by not mentioning their names (Chris and Jack you guys owe me!). Other than that nothing too too exciting down here. Take care and good luck everybody!

Anthony Angelone writes: Murph, Art, Nick, and Tim, hope you guys are doing well (especially Tim on the open ocean). 1 just checked in three weeks ago to D Company, 3d Assault Amphibian BN here in scenic 29 Palms a.k.a. the big sandtable. Don't ask why we have amphibious vehicles in the desert, but I'll need to leave soon (so sad) when my company goes UDP to Okinawa in July. I've seen a bunch of '99 guys, such as Nate Connors '99 and Ben Harrison '99 (both arty), here at CAX. In other news, our first shipmate afloat, ENS Jerry Gray (who shoved off with MiTCHER in January) is doing great cruising around the Med. Also, ENS Jon Cerrito is doing well at Oxford (which he says is not nearly as challenging as systems engineering) and can't wait to get to BUDS in the summer of 2002.

Erik Herrmann reporting: Just an update from Pensacola, FL, everyone seems to be doing well, and the Class of 2001 is starting to show up. Chris Sutherland got winged last month and is going S-3s. Rob Dyer and I did a cross country in the mighty T-34 up to Annapolis. USNA disapproved our request to do the football fly-by. They had F-14s and leapfrogs instead.

We ran into Erica Hayes, Alison Christy and others. Rob and Manny Pardo made a good showing in the Alumni rugby game beating the C-side by a lot. Erica Butler set a record for NSS for NFOs and Kevin Cahill was a close second, both got their first choice. Scott Montgomery and Brian Davis got jets and are headed to Meridian, MS. Well, that is the update...not quite as cool as Corpus Christi seems to be, but what can you do.

It's Jason Morrison, writing in for the first time: Anyway, myself and Adam Winslow are just about to head out to WestPac, etc. with the 13th MEU(SOC). Adam is an AMO with the ACE and I'm doing the SIGINT thing with the S-2 shop.

Our deployment got moved up about six weeks, just in time to catch Army-Navy from ship. We're both on the big-deck—BONHOMME RICHARD (a.k.a. the Death Star). I expect the closest thing we'll get to liberty is looking at our civvies in the closet, but on the good side, we'll hopefully be a part of something important. On the Navy side of things, Kayla Slaydon and Kimberly Palmer are also heading out with us. Kayla is the 1st Division Officer on BHR and I think Kim is on PEARL HAR-

BOR. I've spotted some '98ers and older in the passageways as well, mostly on the Marine side. And on an unrelated note. Drew Rundle, Adam Page, and I returned to the Wisconsin woods again for deer season over Thanksgiving. We didn't see Jack s**t as far as deer but the alcohol and tobacco were plenty and a good time was had by all. Afterward, Adam went back to Whidbey Island where he's still waiting to get his hands on a Prowler Drew went back to PCoIa having just finished Intermediate—still undecided if he wants Homets or Prowlers.

In addition to the operational updates, it is apparent that several of our Classmates decided to get married and/or have children. On 6 October, Timmy Rhatigan and Sam Daigneault got married up in Cape Cod. On hand was a who's who list of the kids not to invite to an open bar function. Many beers were eaten and sheep slaughtered during a truly incredible and memorable weekend. Jonny Crawford "Don't ever let me play with a sword again" was on hand as the best man, not a sword bearer, and Sam was able to sit down at the reception as a result. Matt Daigneault, Mike Cisek— ' T h e Embassador of Hate," Brandon Griffiths and Tim O'Connor rounded out USNA's representation in the wedding party. Brian Lauber, Austin Yoder, Ryan Hough, Cade Hines, Devin Smiley, Ryan

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"Bloodstripe" Dranginis, A.J. Tereshko, Vickey Stattle, Caren Gonsiewski, and Rory Caherly were on hand to lend moral support and drink the Cape dry. Congrats to Tim and Sam. Tim Atherton has gotten engaged and so has Jim "Buddy" Farrow.

This just in from Brian Davis: I just received my first copy of Shipmate'. I think Manny Pardo deserves a congratulations on his modelling career once again...! mean I almost bought a sweatshirt this month! I am curtently in Meridian, MS. Kyle Shoop and Roy Nicka just artived as well. Next week Mike Slatt selects and hopefully he will end up here as well. That means we have a decent side here at NAS Meridian with crash, Eli, and Cade Hines,,, well at least half the b-side all-americans! Not too much to do up here.,,one pizza place that everyone is trying to turn into a Shoeless Joe's, but you can't recreate shoeless. Gotta run, don't be a stranger Oh and hats off to Eli Burelson who got engadged (sic) for the first time last weekend!

Thank you, Brian. Let the record reflect that Brian Davis is flying jets, yet it took three blank emails to our Class account before I got that screaming all capped report. Did you see his spelling of engaged?

Pete Kaheny also recently reported to Meridian.

Jamison Macilvane has reported to NAS Corpus for props. He is married now and he has the quote ofthe month when responding to his thoughts on married life, "Its great, I always have clean underwear...I mean I still dirty them up, but they always come back clean." Priceless for everything else there is Master card. On that note, Mids can no longer charge there way through the Academy. The whole Midstore charge card thing has been curbed.

Some of our Classmates have gotten nasty grams in the last year about owning large sums of money to the Midstore. That is what you get for actually buying books after Plebe Year Adam Cawlfield had an interesting trip from Pensacola to Corpus Christi this fall. On his way here he was driving a borrowed car (no it was not stolen, it was Missy Carter's who is good and in San Antonio). Anyway, it is late at night and Cawlfield sees something in the road so he slows down and changes lanes. He takes a good look at the obstruction and notes that it was a horse, welcome to Texas, Adam. Before Cawlfield can even appreciate such a scenic road the windshield on the borrowed car is smashed in and he has another one of these horses basically in his lap inside the car.

He was lucky he was not badly hurt. The Texas state trooper told Adam he was lucky he was not on an actual state route or he would have had to pay for the horse. I had to nearly bite my tongue off while Missy was telling me this story because she took forever to get to the part about whether Adam was okay or not. He only suffered minor injuries and was out of the hospital in no time. Joe Kate also had some car problems recently. For those of you who know Joe, it is okay. His blazer was struck while parked and he was no where near it.

Bullets: Chris Lankford is now engaged to Ms. Barbara Smith. He wanted to note that yes, she is the cutie formerly employed by the Midstore and a date has yet to be set due to an undetermined deployment schedule. Chris Hart and his wife, Robyn, had their first bom, a daughter on 25 October '01.

Recent wingings: Bob Robbins, John Pianetta, Bill Kaiser, John Goffrier, Kurt Pfeffer '99, and Andy Lawler '99 threw quite a party in Corpus at the O'Club and will all be flying props for their respective services. Erica Hayes was also recently winged and flying props.

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Matt Sproat, Q Vaugnn '97, Ed Park, Phil Aramburu, Mary Erasquin, Chris Pelton, Justin Woodruff, B.J. Crawford, Tommy Trimble, Hunter Thompson (engaged?), Ryan Runge, Matt Daigneault, Sean O'lone, Pete Ketterer, Manuelito Pardo, Orlando Corchado, Lynden Whitmer, Dirt Devin Smiley, and Bob Poggio.

Jets: Brian Lauber, Eric D. Krause, Roy Nicka, Bryan Davis, Eric Sprague, Nick Wineman, Larff Hough, Tavis Powell, Jeremy Shamblee, Matt Wilkening, Matt Page, Jamie Griffin, and Mike Slatt.

Props: Josh Guerre, Kevin Meinert, Andrew Neboshinsky, Dave Ryno, Doug Howard, Brandon Griffiths, Keith Simms, Jeff Clark, Jamison Macilvane, Ryan Donahue, Pete Lauder, Tim Kuehn, Ryan Duffy, Pat Singleton, and John Hall.

Note: Drew Mcginly came out of a short retirement and is now going to fly E-2s.

The Army-Navy Game was a festive occasion as expected. Philly never fails to please. Saturday night we could brag about how our spirit spots were so much better than the Army ones (and that was roughly it). Philly sightings: Amy Kaye West, Josh Wynn, Pete Ketterer, Brian O'shea, Justin Allen, Joanna Helm, Mike Shea '97, Tom Wagner '97, Ben Langis, Kris Newberry, Kyle Pitman, and Megan Tapper (MIDN 2/C retiree). If you were left out here it is for the same reason this game should be played in the late aftemoon (a good Philly Friday night equals a rough Saturday moming).

Terrence Anderson was seen (he is still hard to miss) in Corpus over Thanksgiving looking for.. .you guessed it.. .food. Apparently the prospective doctor is maintaining his petite physique and talking to a few professional teams (baseball of course). Other Corpus sightings: Bob Poggio, Rob Powell, and Dwain Donaldson.

Gerald Gallagher has relocated once again and lives in Beverly Hills and works for Paine Webber Chris Snyder is now in Pensacola. He has started his own line of jewelry. The jewelry is for men and women. His company is called SnydeBeads and he says it will be Web based in its marketing approach.

Chris Landon is a big fan of his intel job. He is in Virginia Beach, VA, and has shaved his head for no apparent reason. He has a house, a dog, and a looker for a girlfriend whom I shall call "Ski Barbie." Once you are an intel officer nobody has real names anymore. The guys in his squadron call him "Snatch."

He didn't give me a reason for this name or indicate weather he eamed it before or after the haircut.

On a queezy note, there is some interesting extra training available these days in naval aviation (for those who can not stomach it). Most people throw up on some of their initial flights. It is common occurrence, these sudden abdominal workouts in flight when you first start out. They give us these cute little envelopes with baggies smartly folded up inside of them. If you didn't know it was barf bag you'd think it was a bank deposit envelope.

Anyway, the typical new guy is flying around and starts to feel a little funny. Hurriedly he pulls out his little envelope from one of his numerous pockets and quickly gargles over the intercommunication system to his instructor "You have the controls sir" and then makes his deposit (if swift enough without mess but plenty of fumes for the entire cockpit). The bags tie up nicely and fit perfectly in a compartment of the cockpit just right of your seat labeled "Map Case." The barf-o-rama is usually over after the first couple of flights and for the not so lucky it can reoccur during acrobatic flights later on. Some people continue to have to put their littie bag of fun in the "map case." There is a program in Pensacola for these prospective naval aviators who

like to paint the inside of the cockpit with their lunch. I have never heard the actual name of this program, it is universally referred to as "Spin and Puke." For a period of six to ten weeks (I guess it depends on volume or frequency?) in sunny Pensacola twice a day they spin you around like the tea cup ride at Disney World to rid you of your inclination to work your abs and stink up the plane at altitude. Lane Askew '99, Kyle Pittman, and A.J. Tereshko could tell you about great abs in ten minutes a day. A.J. went surfing with Pete Lauder one day to take his mind off the fact he was headed to "Spin and Puke." A.J. hadn't done a lot of surfing before so Pete was sort of showing him the ropes. A.J. showed him he liked surfing as much as flying by.. .you guessed it.. .he threw up while out there in the water on the board.

The following submission is from Tavis Powell and is a nice little narrative about some shenagans he and Matt Wilkening took part in before they were even Plebes. There are two grads. Rich Zino '67 and Paul Laric '49 who collect this type of stuff an have put together a collection. The book is called Tales from Annapolis and has received great reviews. The point of contact for submissions is Rich Zino at RZINO@aol.com, and I am sure he can help you get your copy of volume 1. They are already putting together Volume 11. Aspiring authors whack away. Here is Tavis Powell's tale: Here is the story of two misguided, innocent young lads, who in the summer of 1995 pulled a recon on the United States Air Force Academy's most hallowed grounds.

Once upon a time, two young lads were attending the United States Air Force Academy's Scientific Summer (their version of skittle summer).

These young men. whom are now graduates of a small engineering school in Maryland, were subjected to the finest seduction and trickery that the Air Force had to offer Trips to Pikes Peak, hiking in the Rockies, and carpeted rooms with refrigerators. The smoke and mirtors worked for some, but not all.

Disenchanted by the whole illusion, two of 2000's finest. Tavis Powell and Matt Wilkening, on the last night of the evolution (to whit), defaced the USAFA's dorms. Shaving cream was spread on the walls and toothpaste on the floors.

This was no amateur job mind you sports fans, this was a full blown, all out assault on the sovereignty of the Air Force. Not a wall nor bathroom stall was spared from the mighty words, "GO NAVY." To see the faces of the detailers (two females) named Cadets Waldrup and Emory, was to witness pure disbelief and mystification.

The next morning Tav and Matt were awoken by a very angry Second Lieutenant (who's name escapes the narrator) screaming hysterically that this would not be tolerated and administrative action was sure to follow (still waiting boys).

Afinalanecdote to this story. Tavis had never been to the Naval Academy before 1-Day. Matt, whose older sister was a Mid. just convinced him that it was better than USAFA. Now these two clowns are in Kingsville..,go figure.

Thank you, Tavis. That wraps it up for this issue.

Send us stuff. ShipmateOO@yahoo.com Check out the Web site. www.usna.coni/Classes/2000 You can find people you are looking for on the site. It is classmates.com without the 30 bucks a year charge.

If you hear somebody whining about never getting their magazine have them call 410-263-4448 and have their address changed. There is not a search team at the Alumni Association to make sure people get their mag. If you change your address on our site, that is great but you won't get your Shipmate until you change it with the association. I mean this in a shiny happy way. Till next time. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Murph Shipmate, January-February 2002

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Pres: 2d Lt. Aaron Fielder Vice Pres: ENS Dave Harrington Treas: ENS Andy Henwood, SC, USN Sec'y: ENS Angela Karalekas 7 Gladding Ct., Newport, RI 02840 e: usna2001navy@yahoo.com Damon Loveless reports from flight school that there are some hard chargers from our Class down in Corpus that are flying a lot and have already solo'eti. Including Loveless, on 6 November, Eric Brown in mid November, Bradford Wallace, during the last week of November Jesse Maynor married Shannon Britt of Huntington Beach, CA, in Crofton, MD, on 23 December 2001.

Second LT Jaimie Lusk won the National Military Mountain Biking Championships in November in Virginia.

It looks like ENS lyson Stephenson is the first to hit die Fleet after completing all of his training. He is the only graduate from our Class to select aviation maintenance duty olficer as his restricted line community. After years of hearing that term, "the Fleet" he reports "I can finally begin to get a feel for that concept." He is stationed at NAMTRAU (Naval Aviation Maintenance TRAining Unit) in NAS Oceana, VA (The Master Jet Base).

ENS Andrew Roy sends his greetings from Newport, RI,... the home of the Surface Navy, chilly weather, and even higher prices than DTA. By the time this is published, all of the July SWOS folks from our Class will be on their way to the Fleet.

Roy wiU be heading to Pearl Harbor where I will relieve Kevin O'Neal '99 as first lieutenant in PAUL HAMILTON (DDG-60). There are four other 10th Company Alums up here in SWOSDOC 145: Mike O'Reilly is heading to San Diego to be the electrical officer in HIGGINS ( D D G - 7 6 ) . Scott Wilbur is

also on his way to San Diego. He is slated to relieve Alex Kom '99 (another veteran of 10th Com-

'01; The Lovitt's wedding party (including sword bearers)

'01; Bohr-Tyll wedding

On 25 August 2001 Scott Vane married his school sweetheart, Laura Snider in Annapolis. On 7 October 2001 David Williams and Rebecca Ryan got married in Portland, ME. His brother Steve Williams '94 was the best man. Entertainment was provided by Matt Coy. Bennet Christman is up for a Pulitzer Prize on his work with the Lucky Bag. Everyone on that staff did a truly amazing job. We are forever grateful.

pany) as auxiliaries officer in STETHEM ( D D G - 6 3 ) .

Seth Stallings is off to Mayport to work as one of the CIC officers in SAMUEL B . ROBERTS (FFG-58).

Seth is also going to legal school, so he should really have an "opportunity to excel" as legal officer.

Matt Krauz will report to VINCENNES (CG-49). The SWOS from '01 who reported to Newport in September are just about ready to hit the deck running.

In other belated news, Chris Kerns married Amy Dom in Myersdale, PA. Chris and Amy are now doing the married thing in Pensacola where Chris is in flight school. Tim Jahnigen married Amy Altmann at the Chapel. Tim is now finishing up his arduous VGEPduty at the University of Maryland. Tim and Amy will soon head south to Charleston so Tim can leam all about nuclear power ENS Matthew Lovitt married Amy Beth Parish on 16 June 2001 in Tullahoma, TN. The sword bearers all '01 were James Cobnklin, Carl Cringle, Scott Danziel, Patrick Doyle, Eli Marshall, Justin Mikolay, Addison Wilson, and George Wisnieski.

On 14 July 2001 Addison Wilson married Lauren Maire Houston in Columbia, SC. The ceremony and reception were held at the First Baptish Church in downtown Columbia. The couple exchanged vows before over a thousand guests.

On 27 July 2001 Christopher lyil and Jennifer Bohr were married in Drexel Hill, PA. Over 30 people from '01 were present at the wedding. Jenn's twin sister was the maid of honor The sword arch was made up of 14 people, mostiy from the rugby team.

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Laura and Scott Vane

02 Homecoming Rugby Alumni match 2001; 1 to r; George Wisnieski. Seth Stemaier, Chris Tyll, Bubba Strange, Kendall Bodnar, Patrick Doyle, and Brad Dubinsky

Tyll wedding; 1 to r: Mike Sheedy, Alex Gutweiler, Dave Williams, Justin Kibbey, and George Wisnieski

Pres: MIDN 1/C Tim Kain Vice Pres: MIDN 1/C CJ. Simonson Treas: MIDN 1/C Hannah Martin Sec'y: MIDN 1/C Greg Chapman

Pres: MIDN 2/C Daniel Bailey Vice Pres: MIDN 2/C Dan Emmert Treas: MIDN 2/C Noelle Navas Sec'y: MIDN 2/C Rick Mui As the clocks chime the commencement of a New Year, the Class of 2003 would like to wish the Alumni and friends of the United States Naval Academy a blessed year. Afresh year marks the refreshing ofthe spirit, and another 365 opportunities to enjoy peace and prosperity.

Very Respectfully, â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Rick Mui 155

CHAPTER NEWS ALABAMA Birmingham Chapter Kevin W. Patton '85 Maynard, Cooper & Gale, PC. 1901 Sixth Ave. N., Suite 2400 Birmingham, AL 35203-2618 w: 205-254-1201; h: 205-871-1695 e: kpatton@mcglaw.com The Alabama Alumni Chapter gathered at the Vestavia Hills Country Club on 26 October to honor the 14 Naval Academy graduates killed in the terrorist attacks of 11 September. Following the presentation of the Colors and Pledge of Allegiance, Chapter President Dr Roy Smith '73 led the group in a moment of silence to remember our fallen Classmates and shipmates and all those killed in the ttagedy.

CAPTJohn WilUamson, USN (Ret.), followed the moment of silence and reflection with a moving invocation calling on all to remember the sacrifice of those that have gone before and those currently on watch and stationed throughout the world combating tertorism.

The Chapter then elected its officers for the next two years. Succeeding Dn Smith as the fourth Chapter president will be Kevin Patton '85, an attorney practicing with Maynard, Cooper & Gale in Birmingham. Also elected were Vice President Phil Griese '75, Membership Officer Chuck Bailey '60, and Treasurer Michelle Lima, parent of LT Elaine Luria '97.

Guest speaker RADM Jay M. Cohen '68, native of Brooklyn, NY, then provided insight into the current world situation and our Navy's role in the war on terrorism. ADM Cohen currently is stationed in Washington, DC, as the director of Naval Research. ADM Cohen described his experience during the attack on the Pentagon, and then spoke at length on those weapons available and in development to confront the terrorist threat. He described the great strides being made in electric motors for use in powering submarines, ships, and even to launch fighter aircraft off carriers. An additional benefit of the increased automation and more reliable systems being developed and installed on our modem Navy warships will result in a dramatic decrease in the number of sailors needed to man and fight those vessels in harm's way. A former submarine commander, ADM Cohen also described the development of a torpedo that "flies" through the water in a bubble of air reaching speeds previously associated only with aircraft in-flight.

L to r; Chapter President Dr Roy Smith '73. Chapter Tmstee T. Morris Hackney '53, Guest Speaker RADM Jay M. Cohen '68. and Chapter Vice President Kevin Patton '85 ADM Cohen was graciously hosted on his trip to Birmingham by Jack Natter '62. On behalf of the Chapter, Roy thanked ADM Cohen and presented him with an engraved Naval Academy lamp to adom his DC office. Incoming President Kevin Patton then presented Roy with his own lamp, engraved to mark the years of Roy's leadership of the Alabama 156

Chapter Roy'sright-hand"man," his wife, Susan, then received a brass naval clock as a token of the Chapter's appreciation for her tireless service during Roy's reign. Roy closed the meeting by leading a robust chorus of A^avy Blue& Gold.

The Alabama Chapter of USNA AA hosted a joint Army-Navy football party on Saturday, 1 December.

The party was hosted by Chapter President Roy Smith at Vestavia Hills Country Club. In attendance at the event were Chuck Bailey '60, Fred Bush '67, Chip Campbell '91, Alan Clark '52, Phil Griese '75, David Prosser '69, George Sloan '58, Roy Smith '73, and John Stevenson '73. Also attending was CAPT Bob Beaty and George Niebuhr, who was representing the Parents Club. A fun time was had by all, even considering the final outcome. Beat Army'.

Huntsville Chapter LCDR Frederick N. Steiner '57, USN (Ret.) 1059 Teenajo Drive SE Huntsville, AL 35803-3907 h: 256-650-5423; e: navy57@aol.com Sometimes if it weren't for bad luck, we'd have none at all. Having been forced to find another location after the Fogcutter had abruptly stopped serving lunch in May, our new location, the Steak and Ale, closed the day after last month's meeting.

Your humble correspondent, who had been most upset by the Fogcutter's failure to notify us, and had been in a search party of one to find the Steak and Ale, was up against it again. Mike Stroop '54 told me that Fogcutter had reopened for lunch. 1 swallowed my anger and pride and called them. They welcomed us back, and promised that they'd treat us well.

On 8 November, we met at the Fogcutter In attendance were Bob Brown '47, Al Morris '50, John Harvilla '54, Herb Woods '56, Tom Cogdill '60, John Robbins '68, Will Cook '88, Hector Negroni USAFA '61, and Fritz Steiner '57 with his guest, Robert Green, candidate for USNA Class of 2006.

Formal items discussed were the Army-Navy get together. It was agreed that Diamond's sports bar would again be the site. Kudos to Hector Negroni for his efforts to help us establish contact with the Tennessee Valley Woops. Hector will invite the local USAFA alumni to attend, and Steve Taylor USMA '84, our Woop point of contact, told me that it sounds like a great idea. We're hoping to have a big turnout with all three academies in attendance to watch us Beat Army.

Also discussed were plans for a Chapter Christmas luncheon for all hands and our wives or significant others. It was great fun last year and we hope it will be even better this year There were the usual bad jokes and sea stories, including several of the "Now, when I was a Mid," genre. All in all, it appears that we didn't scare off Robert Green, a most impressive young man.

Army-Navy Game First, special thanks are due to Hector Negroni USAFA '61 for Jimmy Carter-ing Huntsville's USNA and USMA Alumni to a long overdue meeting of the minds; Bravo Zulu, Hector!

Second, through the auspices of Jim Ravenel '45 of our Atlanta Chapter, Huntsville's members are now sporting some really sharp-looking nametags.

This year the Huntsville Chapter members, their wives and significant others, invited the members of the Tennessee Valley West Point Association to join us at Diamond's for the Army-Navy game. Beat Army and (ughh) Beat Navy signs were up. The West Pointers, led by Zig Roebuck USMA '65,

outnumbered us, but in an Army town that was to be expected. My guess was that about 50 of us were there. A genuine good time was had by all, notwithstanding the final score.

During the halftime, I told the group that Diamond's owner was very tight with the bucks. (Not so... he's a personal friend and generous to a fault, but it got everyone's attention.) I went on that Shannon, the nice young woman who was waiting on our tables, was working for food, since all she got out of working for Diamond's was a free lunch (also, not so), and that she was doing a pretty good job. They responded by giving her a big hand. I asked them to remember that when she brought their checks around. They did.

Then we did a joint, "Beat the hell outta Osama" cheer At the end of the third quarter we did a rousing "U-S-A!" Following the game CBS stayed with the post game coverage for one of the things which is so special about this game. The singing of Navy Blue & Gold and West Point's alma mater was seen and heard around the world. We all stood at a balding, paunchy attention and sang our off-key hearts out.

Most of us left after that, but I stayed to see if the management was pleased with our tumout (and to watch the Vols beat the Gators). They were delighted.

A number of what Claude Rains called "the usual suspects" at the bar told me they were really impressed when we did the yells, but got goosebumps when we sang our school songs. Most of them weren't paying much attention to the game itself but when we stood and sang they were enthralled.

Some of them even shed a tear or two. They found it refreshing to see that intense rivals for three and a half hours could become good friends again when the game ended. One of them said he couldn't imagine Auburn and Alabama doing what we did. Nobody can argue with that.

In the words ofthe Terminator, "We'll be back!"

Beat Army in 2002!

ARIZONA Arizona Chapter William D. Morrison '57 11801 E. Juan Tabo Road Scottsdale, AZ 85255-5907 h: 480-585-1867; f: 480-473-326 e; billmorr@qwest.net Web site: http://www.usna.com/Chapter/us/arizona The October meeting of the Arizona Chapter of USNA A A took place on 10 October at Aunt Chilada's Restaurant in Phoenix. After a half-hour socializing. President Bill Morrison '57 began the meeting at noon with some administrative remarks.

The keynote speaker was one of our own, Lt Gen John Pustay '54, USAF (Ret).

John was a White House Fellow to the Secretary of State Dean Rusk, assistant to the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and president ofthe National Defense University. John gave us his viewpoints on the current war on terrorism. Some ofthe Mediterranean bases, overt and covert that he had established during the Persian Gulf War and are now being used.

He talked about some of the root causes of terrorism, which have to be addressed before a real victory can be assured. These are: 1. An unbalanced U.S. policy, vis a vis Israel and the Palestinians; 2. U.S. presence in the Middle East, namely Saudi Arabia and Oman; and 3. U.S. culttire with its secularism, capitalism and the "good life." To address these causes the U.S. should: 1. Balance the support Shipmate, Januarv-February 2002

of Israel and Palestine; 2. Harness the mass media to faithfully tell why we are in the Middle East; and 3. Pressure governments to increase the allocation of their national wealth to the majority of the people, who are poverty stticken.

The ttouble with a coalition is that we tie our hands and limit our options, because of the quid pro quo with our Middle Eastem allies.

Some other insights John offered: President Reagan didn't like details, and John Poindexter took the fall for Reagan; James Carter '47 and Stan "nimer '49 were enthralled with technology and used funds to enhance technology at the expense of human factors; Iran is gradually becoming a more moderate state; and Iraq is a menace to world peace and Saddam Hussein should be eliminated.

In attendance were; Bob Thomas '41, Jim Seamans '42, Ruth and Bob May "45, Jack Fisher '47, Art Mehagian "48, Deck Harrison '53, Lee and Chuck Horowitz "54, John Pustay "54, John Tyler '55, Wally Bigler "56, Bill Morrison "57, Phil Moulton '58, Walt Peters '58, Gus Littlefield "59, Ed Howard "63, Roy Jones '64, Pete Lumianski "65, Pete Reiniger "65, Frank Asper "87, Carl Lytikainen "86, Julie Carpenter '91, John Lester (Blue & Gold), and Skip Lind '75.

described a night mission involving cat launch, three separate refuelings, complicated navigation to and from target, and the pressure of retuming for a night carrier landing after eight hours in the saddle. One flight even brought ordnance back aboard because they never found the target. Dave McKie spoke of recently having attended Homecoming and his 35th Class reunion. He had visited prior to departure with parents of our two local Class of 2005 Plebes and offered to hand-carry care packages, but they had apparently already made arrangements. Dave had noon meal in the mess hall with Dan Carmody (Jesuit High School in Carmichael), and later brought back a bag of freshly baked cookies from town. A number of members mentioned the Intemet story of the German warship that rendered honors to WINSTON CHURCHILL in Europe shortly after the 11 September terrorist attacks. Tom Langley added that we lost 14 USNA graduates aboard the various aircraft and in the buildings. John Haynes mentioned that John Green '50 had major bypass surgery a few weeks ago and hopes to be able to join us for the December meeting. Terry Brown reminded us that we will be sharing space and expenses at Players Grill with the local West Point Alumni Association on Saturday moming, 1 December, for the NavyArmy game.

CALIFORNIA Los Angeles Chapter CDR Alan B. Lerchbacker '74, USN (Ret.)

Program Chairman Brian Gmbbs next inttoduced Dr. Irfan Haq, doctor of economics and local Sacramento business owner He immigrated to the U.S. from Pakistan in 1975 and is a past president of SALAM (Sacramento Area League of Associated Muslims), currentiy serving on the board of directors. He has spoken numerous times in the local area in light of the September attacks, including to a joint session of the Califomia Legislature the day following.

He began with the traditional Islamic greeting, 'Teace be upon you and your families." He gave a brief history of Islam, from the time that Emperor HeracUus of Byzantium leamed of Muhammad, who was bom in Arabia and started the faith as a state of health, peace, completeness, and submission to God, 1,400 years ago.

He said that the call for Muslims is to be at peace with oneself, one's family, and community.

There are 1.2 billion Muslims worldwide today, 18% of which are Arabs, the balance of which are Indonesian, Pakistani and from Bangladesh, China, and former Soviet Union and other countries. It is the second-largest religion in Great Britain, Germany, France, and the U.S. (where there are more than 7 million Muslims). In this country, 40% are AfroAmerican, many of whose ancestors came to this country 400 years ago. Forty percent of the slaves brought here from Africa were Muslims, but the bulk of America's Muslim population has arrived in America within the last 100 years. They came in three waves, the first two of which followed World War I and Worid War U. Today, 80% of the Muslims in the country are American-bom.

Muslims believe in a gracious, kind and loving God, and always start their prayers invoking His favor and praying "in the name of God, who is most merciful, loving, and compassionate." Dr. Haq speaks highly of Christians,"who are not proud or haughty, but instead kind and generous," and marked the similarities of belief in Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. All these religions, he pointed out, put a premium on truth, and honor, and teach ethics and values: do not steal, murder, be violent; rather, love your neighbor, tell the truth and be honorable.

Muslims pray five times each day: early moming, noon, late aftemoon, evening, and night. It takes about an hour of each 24-hour day. They observe Ramadan, the ninth month of the lunar calendar, which starts 17 November this year, for 30 days.

131 E. Holly Sf #213, Pasadena, CA 91103-3936 e: alerchbacker@taylor-dunn.com Corr. Sec'y: Susan Minton '92 e: SMinton@home.com

Monterey Bay Chapter CDR John J. Branson Jr. '50, USN (Ret.) 1281 Sylvan Road, Monterey, CA 93940-4942 h: 831-375-8603; e: JJBransonjr@aol.com Sacramento Chapter CW4 George R. Simmons '61, AUS (Ret.) 10785 Penstock Trail, Aubum, CA 95603-9556 h: 530-888-0860; e: grsim@mindspring.com Another ho-hum beautiful 70-degree day in Sacramento: on Thursday, 1 November 2001, 34 members and guests showed up in force to bsten to a very timely speaker during these trying times for our country.

SOPA Larry Pierce '38 led the group which also included Carolyn and Mo Slater '42, Bill Goode '43, Joe Drachnik '43, Tom Hartigan '47, Betty and Bill Spencer '47, Lou Renz '47, Mary Lee and Ed Axtell '48, Barry Whittlesey '49, Jnn D'Orso '52, Joyce and John Haynes '55, George Martin '55, Ron Beagle '56, Tom Langley '56, Betty and Roy Ostrander '57, Bruce Friederich '57, Robert Johnston '57, John Tait '60, Pat and Geoi^e Simmons '61, Pete Kieffer '61, Jack Everett '64, Dave McKie '66, Steve Berg '66, Terry Brown '67 (Ph.D.), Frank Blake '68, Brian Grubbs '92, honorary member Ted Robinson, and speaker Dr. Irfan Haq. John Haynes was said to have mugged some kids that were trick-or-treating in his neighborhood in order to be able to bring a generous supply of blue and gold M & M's for each table. Jack Everett announced that this coming weekend the Navy grapplers will face off against Stanford and UC Davis. Jack will drive one of the referees to the meet, and hopes to be able to exert some influence. Larry Pierce, a former carrier fighter pilot himself, recently gleaned some insight into the mettle of today's carrier pilots. He Shipmate, January-February 2002

They fast from one and a half hours before sunrise until after sunset, including abstention from food and drink, sexual activity, and place a high priority on good works and tithing. Once in their lifetime, each Muslim should make a pilgrimage to Mecca, staying for about ten days, praying, and visiting holy sites. This would include Caba ("cube"), the first home of worship, built by Abraham and Ishmael.

He described that Mecca was the location of a spring in the desert, which sustained Abraham's family and encouraged them to remain. The spring exists today.

While at Mecca, men are to wear two pieces of unstitched white cloth as clothing; this will also be tiieir burial apparel. This is a very spiritual joumey in which Muslims experience God in a high state of worship, akin to Judgment Day, when they wear scant clothing and sandals, not shoes.

Islamic books and prophets exhort Muslims to prepare for the Day of Judgment and believe in the afterlife. They are to believe in God and serve Him, be good, follow His teachings, lead a moral life, do charitable worksâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;help the needy and feed the poor.

This, they feel, is the purpose of human life. "It is important that we conduct ourselves morally and raise good families."

The word Salam means "peace," and is employed as Christians say, "Peace be with you," in churches.

The Qur'an (Koran) teaches that all mankind is to be treated charitably. God hates war, and there are many negative terms for war in the Qur'an. Islaun teaches that differences of faith on this earth are part of God's plan to teach us how to get along with one another, and to see how we all conduct ourselves in accordance with our tenets. Because Muslims believe this, they do not proselytize others into their religion.

Isleun condemns all forms of extremist behavior; all the United Nations' rights are part of Islamic faith.

"Islam," Dr. Haq advised, "is a very family-oriented way of life. Marriage is almost a religious obligation in this conservative family faith in which values taught to children are the same ones championed by Christians and Jews." He went on to explain that the ti-eatment of women in Afghanistan has nothing to do with Islamic teaching, but is instead "a result of tribal customs ofthe area, particularly Taliban. Whoever kiUs a human being (except as punishment for murder), it's as though he killed all of mankind; if someone saves one life, it's as though he saves all of mankind."

"Differences in gender, color, ethnicity, culture, etc. are all part of God's plan," he repeated, "So we can leam to get along together."

Dr. Haq finished the formal part of his presentation by again complimenting "the goodness of the American people," and speaking ofthe kindness and support of the president, the mayor, police and neighbors.

Dave McKie started the question-and-answer session by asking about the term "Jihad." Dr. Haq explained that the true meaning is "struggle," as exerting yourself to struggle against your own evil inclinations, and avoid being seduced or perverted

by Satan. Another definition would be the struggle to create a better community and world. The examples he gave were when the U.S. and Europe joined to fight Hitler, or when the U.S. struggled against Communism, or when the Afghans defended their homes and land against the U.S.S.R. in 1980, or the Bosnian stmggle, where Muslims were exterminated

by Serbs. Tom Langley pointed out that the names of many countries in that region end with "-stan," and wondered what it means. Dr Haq answered that it comes from a Persian word meaning "land," such as Turkistan, Uzbekistanâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"land of the Turks, land ofthe Uzbeks. It would be like saying Disneystan."

Ted Robinson asked the speaker to comment on life in Afghanistan today. Dr Haq pointed out that 157

one-third of the Afghan population are refugees, victims of war that has lasted 20 years. They are victims who have lost everything and just roam from place to place to avoid perils of danger and death.

"Imagine," he suggested, "a child who was bom in 1980 and has known nothing but war and violence his entire life. Afghanistan is the most mined countiy in the world, and there are one million amputees (hands, legs) living there, and 500,000 who have died as a result of war. In 1990, when the U.S.S.R. left Afghanistan, so did the United States. If we would have stayed and invested some time, effort and some money, perhaps, a strong govemment (under the king or not) could have prevented the 11 September attacks. Exfremism prospers in countries with repressive governments." John Tait asked, "What about all the demonsttations, riots, etc. we see on television, even in your country of birth, Pakistan?" Dr Haq replied, "Pakistan is a country of 140 million people, almost all of whom dislike the Taliban and the bin Laden-inspired terrorism. Demonstrations are limited to a few hundred or perhaps a few thousand dissidents. Only the negative happenings and riots are deemed newsworthy, so that's what the media focuses on and covers." The last question before the meeting ended was asked by George Simmons, "What do you think about continued bombing and attacks on Afghanistan during Ramadan?" Dr. Haq replied that he thinks many Muslims might be uncomfortable should it continue, and personally stated, "I truly hope that the war ends soon."

President George Simmons expressed the appreciation ofthe group and adjoumed the meeting at 1:20 p.m.

6 December Meeting On Thursday, 6 December 2001, the Sacramento Alumni group met at the Hofbrau restaurant, corner of Watt and El Camino, at 11:30 a.m.

SOPA Mo Slater "42 and his lovely firstmate, Carolyn, sat at the head table. They were joined for noon meal by Bill Goode '43, Cay and Joe Drachnik '43, Stan Hogshead '43, Tom Hartigan '47, Betty and Bill Spencer '47, Claire and Jim D'Orso '52, Joyce and John Haynes '55, Tom Langley '56, Bmce Friederich '57, Robert Johnston '57, George Simmons '61, Corky Guenter '61, James Farley '63, Dave McKie '66, Steve Berg '66, Frank Blake '68, Brian Grubbs '92, speaker Dan Prosch and his guests Brace Sauer and Chuck Thayer.

John Haynes offered a clever bumper sticker that read, "Beat Army—Air Force is Irrelevant." He has completed his tour on the board, but has been extended as a member of the by-law committee. Although John won't admit it, it seems as though the decision-makers have noticed his insightful participation and contributions over the past few years, and they are hesitant to allow him to retire and take his abilities with him. Sound logic. John did mention that the 2:30 a.m. fire drill at Governor Calvert Hotel was not appreciated. He then read a wonderful poetic essay entitled "A Soldier Died Today," by A. Lawrence Vaincourt, which had been published in the San Jose Masonic Center December newsletter The group was genuinely moved by the words, and we marveled how the author was able to combine words and phrases that tugged at the heartstinngs in such a way. Did you ever notice that -in every group -there's someone who carries the load? Someone who always brings something to the table? Well, that's John Haynes for us. BZ, John. Tom Hartigan, another frequent contributor, was uncharacteristically mute and had nothing to say this month.

Dave McKie inttoduced meeting speaker Dan Prosch in his usual confident, unflappable manner: professionally adding pertinent preliminary comments

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piquing the group's interest and curiosity leading into the program (alliteration unintended).

Dan Prosch was serving as engineer-in-charge of a radar program in Mississippi when he was invited to join the deep submergence project in Baltimore.

In short, he ended up helping to design and send to production, the display system to be installed in HALIBUT. His attachment to this project was rich, rewarding and valuable. The crew called him an SOB, which he was relieved to leam, meant "Scientist on Board," and he became friends with the CO and XO, warrant officers and chiefs. They shipped their equipment to Pearl Harbor, where it was installed into HALIBUT prior to several test runs.

Part of his screening included a number of psych tests—"1 guess they found I was crazy enough to be accepted." Dan worked most directly with two chief petty officers, with whom he ended up partying and playing a lot of golf At the New Year's Eve party, Dan put on a diaper and played the part of the New Year's baby. "This was a very interesting part of my life. 1 had to undergo tank training and go 'Ho, ho, ho' all the way up. The system consisted of 2 forward-looking and two side-looking viewers, with a camera for pics; therefore, four sensors showed all the time."

Dan continued, "I think we found a German U-boat named STICKLEBACK." Jim D'Orso, informed and dangerous, corrected Dan by saying that STICKLEBACK was an American sub that had sunk after a collision with a destroyer They were submerged during an entire 60-day trip out of Pearl Harbor, with the exception of one short surfacing to address a problem with the fish. During that short exercise, one crewman was washed overboard in the middle of the night by a huge wave.

He was saved only because COB had insisted he tum on his flashlight before going topside. He did, and the divers were able to find him when the boat tumed back.

1 was initiated into the Golden Dragon order for crossing the equator, and my treatment was much milder than that meted out to some of the other crewmen.

Essentially, what we did was lay a grid of acoustic transponders on the bottom of the ocean (we shot 'em out through the forward torpedo tubes) in such a way that we could maneuver through the grid. Then we put afishout and trailed it on a 35,000' cable. They had told me when I left Baltimore that we might be looking for Russian missiles. Sure enough, on the next mission we went looking for a Russian sub. However, I didn't know myself, because no one told me anything. The bow thruster was removed and replaced by what was to have been a diving habitat for divers. That second mission was very successful, I'm a little short on details, because it was all on a need-to-know basis, and my clearance was secret, not top secret, 1 never saw photos of the Russian sub, but I know we got 'em, because Seaman Joe Price, the photographer, just about blew a gasket when he saw it, and ran up to the CO with the pics. In fact, 1 wasn't allowed in my display room for the entire 60-day cruise.

The Univac computer used for navigation was huge, but its abilities were nothing compared to a PC today. Believe it or not, one guy on boardwho was really smart-was doing something with ping-pong balls to determine logic and the chances of certain occurtences happening. Certain things we did I only know about from reading about them in the books (Blind Man's Bluff, by Sherry Sontag, Christopher Drew and Annette Lawrence Drew; and Spy Sub by Roger Dunham), A number of questions followed—mostly from the "Silent Service" contingent in the Chapter— and most were answered by other members of what

they like to think is a select group. Everyone appreciated Dan's narrative, and showed their appreciation with a fine round of applause upon his completion.

President George Simmons thanked the speaker and adjoumed the meeting at 1:20 p.m., adding that we have committed to another year at the Hofbrau due to the fine food and die convenient rear banquet room.

San Diego Chapter CAPT Thomas J. Hammons IH '71, USN (Ret) 13423 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA 92129 h: 858-538-9824; e: tjhammons@aol.com Web site: www.usnaaasd.com Corr. Sec'y: CDR Dave Ray '80, USNR p: 619-698-4808; e: davidray@adnc.com Well, the Great San Diego Chapter had an exfremely busy and productive month—Fleet Week, visit by Alumni Association CEO George Watt '73, AllEnlisted Golf Toumament, Monthly Networking Breakfast, NAVNET Breakfast. What didn't we do?

By far, the highlight of the month had to be the 25 October visit by President and CEO George Watt '73. Although George had multiple meetings while in the San Diego area, he was gracious enough to provide us a double opportunity to meet with him.

The Chapter Board of Directors enjoyed an early moming breakfast with George at the New Admiral Baker Recreation Center Clubhouse. They had a chance to exchange thoughts and concems both up and down the Alumni Association food chain. Then, after a day of meetings, George joined us again at the Admiral Baker Clubhouse for an enjoyable evening where he talked candidly regarding all the topics currently on everyone's tongues. The filet mignon and grilled Pacific salmon were delicious.

The venue was outstanding. But the best tasting morsels were the late breaking news items George was able to share.

I can't release too many specifics here. (You should'a been there!) But I can say that the Academy's fundraising campaign is proceeding along nicely. Compared to the West Point Alumni Association (who has over a year's lead on us), we are doing great at over 50% of goal. Other topics included VADM John Ryan '67, recruiting. Academic Chairs, the Academy Foundation, and the next Glee Club visit. Everyone agreed that is was a great idea to invite George to San Diego, and we look forward to his retum.

The next endeavor of the month was the firstever (at least to our knowledge) All-Enlisted Golf Toumament. It was held in conjunction with Fleet Week, and was coordinated by Pete Hekman '58 (overall chairman of Fleet Week). This was a huge success, largely as a result of USNA A A San Diego support. Every cart (64 carts) bore a printed sign stating that the cart was sponsored by USNA AA, San Diego. Most foursomes additionally had printed on their cart sign that their foursomes were sponsored by "USNA Class of..." The Class of 63 sponsored three foursomes, '58 two, and several other Classes sponsored a single foursome. Joe Keeley '59 ran a very spirited Putting Contest. Results were tabulated

by Jack Shaw '60. Chuck Smith '58, and Ed Briggs '48 worked registration and prize selection. Pete Hekman '58 worked sponsor recruitment, prize selection, and advance arrangements. Phil Givin '58, Bob Joyce '64, Debbie Drabeim '92, and Sonja Hanson '98 also worked registtation. Debbie was also insti^mental as deputy director of the Fleet Week Foundation in obtaining sponsors and prizes.

Sonja was responsible for getting the word out to all services and recraiting 14 Navy foursomes meeting the "rule of 21" requirement (pay grades of the Shipmate, January-February 2002

foursome added to a sum of 21 or less). Many others, such as John Lyons '63 were active in ensuring Class participation.

In sum, USNAAA San Diego participation ensured this first of it's kind event was a great success, as attested to by the enjoyment of 128 enlisted golfers, with an average pay grade of E-5. The USNA grads also enjoyed their participation in bringing this event to the ttoops that have always responded to USNA leadership products. Navy won the ttophy, the Coast Guard came in second, and the Marines took third. Thanks to Chuck Smith for the after action report on the Golf Toumament.

Despite the ttagedy of 11 September, San Diego Fleet Week took place as scheduled, with only a minor reduction in activities. USNA AA was there in spirit and action with monetary funding and volunteer support for many of the activities. The numbers are still coming in at press time, but it is clear that the San Diego Chapter played a large part in this year's successful display of mihtary/civilian camaraderie.

Continuing efforts on the "Alumni services" front were in force with our monthly networking meeting.

The monthly Chapter networking breakfast organized

by Dave Fennell '87. met as always at the Holiday Inn on Miramar Road, only one-quarter mile from MCAS Miramar. Over the months, many local Alums transitioning from the military have gotten job offers as a direct result of these monthly breakfasts.

Lastly, the NavNet employment networking group met at Trellises restaurant in the Town and Country resort in Mission Valley. The group is not restticted to Academy Alumni, but a good number ofthe group are Alums. Tom Hammons '71 is still in charge and keeps a roster of names, emails, and phone numbers. Meeting time was 7 a.m., as always.

Sea stories from "job search survivors" abounded.

So. if you know anyone (or even yourself) looking for a career change, check them out. You're guaranteed to walk away with a handful of business cards, tips on interviewing, and some gouge on who's working for whom. Or, if you have a job to offer, check out the meeting. You may even catch up with one of your former Firsties. Just think, he or she could be working for you! What a concept.

Overall, we had a great month, and are looking forward to an even better winter '01 and spring'02.

See you there!

"86, Jamie Berry, Morgan Branch, Robert Breuil '83, Dennis Burke '69, Ray Burkley '60, Bob Burr '81, Dan Christensen, Rich Clouse "85, Ed Cotter '73, George Cox '56, Gareth Crossley ' 9 1 , R.A. Dadisman ' 4 7 , Chuck Di Bari "63, Robert Featherston '58, Thomas Furlong '86, John Gilligan '58, Ben Glenn "87, Henry Gonzales '77, Kent Graham, Greg Hale "86, Michael Hansell '76, John Hawyer '93, Phil Hazelrig, Brian Hodges, Mike Jasttab, Art Kealy '67, Larry Kubo '72, Lance Lantier '95, Mark Lundstrom '86, Brian Lunn '90, Todd Lymon, James Mailloux '86, Marty Mason "75, Marty McMahon "92, Stan Michael '54, Bob Michael '59, Grace Monton, Dave Moore '63, David Moreland '73, Frank Moreman "81, Dennis Moynahan "59, Brian Nicholson '89, Andy Pease '73, Steve Phillopow '79, Linda Postenrieder '82, Craig Rasmussen '65, Scott Regan '95, Ken Robertson, Max Robinson, Rich Romo '88, Todd Rupp "96, James Ryan "86, Dave Sappier, Ross Schmidt "74, Dave Sciortino '86, Mark Scott '96, Robert Sohovich, Jack Sramek '62, Al St Pierre '84, John Stammreich '92, John Stevenson '00, Bob Stuckey '80, Tim Tease '85, Chris Turkovich '93, Thomas Victory '88, Dennis Vied '60, Mark Wharton '86, Cryil Robert White '49, Dave Williams '74, and Steve Wynne '76.

Speaking of football, BZfromSF for the hire of Paul Johnson as the new head football coach! Beat Army'.

Photos From The Army-Navy Party at Scores

San Francisco Chapter Linda G. Postenrieder '82 14 Makena Court, Petaluma, CA 94954 h: 707-773-2899; b: 415-235-9413 e: post82@pelicanassociates.com NanaAdae '91: 1st Vice President; e: nana.adae@gs.com James Ryan '86: 2nd Vice President; e: james@peisales.com Hello! Well, the San Francisco Chapter had a great tum out at Scores in San Mateo. My thanks and a big BZ to Mark Lundstrom and James Ryan '86 for setting it up. As many of you know, we had electronic sign up for the first time with payment on line and it really helped us manage the event.

My thanks to Tim Kobosko '80 and his team back at the National Alumni Association and Jason Hardebeck '88 from Who Glue for making it work!

I've included the pictures taken well before the end of the game. We had over 100 people USNA Alumni at the event. Thanks to all who attended; Class of 1996 gets the prize for best effort in showing spirit!

Here is a list of the USNA Alumni who were there: MarkAngil '86, PeteAntoniak '67, Bill Applegate '67, Dave Ameson '58, Jeff Asher '81, Dan Beldy Shipmate, January-February 2002

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Gainesville Chapter

CONNECTICUT Connecticut Chapter TomHogsten'85

Things here in the San Francisco area continue to connect. We're still working to get our Web site transitioned to the national association site. If anyone can help with Web site maintenance, I would love to hear from you.

Also, since we have so many people in the IT world in the SF area, I wanted to bring to your attention to the move at USNA to grow an IT major. Great to see the core curriculum now building basic IT concepts for the entire Brigade. Here is an excerpt from Dean Miller '62 (Academic Dean): New Strategic Plan initiatives included "Information Technology Education" and an "Advanced Computing Center" As a first step to strengthen IT, the Academy added courses to the core curriculum. In the fall of 2000 the Academy introduced a prototype information technology course for Plebes. Taken by about 20 members ofthe Class of '04, the course focused on algorithmic thinking skills and high-level computer programming languages that can be applied to problems across the curriculum. This is an exciting initiative.

If you'd like to know more about it, please contact Dean Miller's office: fid@usna.edu or 410-293-1583.

Have a safe and joyous holiday season. Our thoughts go out to those serving our country! May we see peace on earth much sooner than currently seems possible.

Go Navy!

Linda

Santa Barbara Chapter CDR William J. Stewart '63, USNR (Ret.) 1617 Las Canoas Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 h: 805-962-0703;w: 805-963-1863 e: tenbears@silcom.com Sad News: The Santa Barbara Chapter lost another member and friend on 13 November 2001 with the passing of Wes (iebert '42. We grieve with Pat and shall miss him greatly. His memorial services on 19 November were attended by a church full of family, friends, and local shipmates, with a solemn air of celebration for his exttaordinary life and gratitude for his time among us.

Bill Britton '53 805-682-8590 (FAX and Telephone) bamacle53 @ home, com

COLORADO Colorado Chapter CAPT Daniel Branch Jr. '59, USN (Ret.) 555 Apollo Drive, Boulder, CO 80303-5002 h: 303-499-0337; w: 303-966-4833 e: dbranchjr@aol.com Web site: www.usna.com/Chapters/US/Colorado/ default.htm

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33 Hollister Drive, Avon, CT 06001 h: 860-673-0033; e: thogsten@aol.com Web site: www.usnact.org The October meeting of the Chapter integrated several fresh, unlined faces amongst those ofthe old salty dogs. Held under the watchful eyes of our Army colleagues at the Hartford Armory, 15 candidates for the Classes of '06 and '07 coupled with three Midshipmen with the Class of '03, and exchange students with the Coast Guard Academy, helped lower the average attendee's age to a manageable level. Our guest speaker was LCDR Tim Tomelty '88, director of candidate guidance, who has the easy job of selecting 1,150 Midshipmen from 12,000 or so almost equally qualified applicants.

Our non-alum Director of the Blue & Gold program, Tom Maxwell and his network, prospected the Nutmeg State for some truly outstanding candidates. Admiral, Ambassador, and Professor Gerald Davis attended the meeting with his son, the father of one of the candidates. The candidates had no reservations about bombarding Tim with questions about Academy life and future service selections.

Nor did the Midshipmen fear to correct him about certain physical requirements for submarine duty.

The maturity and confidence of the New Age assures a bright future for our country.

The Association has 162 due-paying members out of over 700 Alumni registered in the state. Bemadette Figura, widow of Bob Figura '58, heads up the Coast Guard Academy Cadet hosting activities and asked for volunteers to help make them less lonely with an occasional home cooked meal and a place to rest.

Her telephone number is 860-536-2206.

Chapter President Tom Hogsten '85, is packing his sea bag to retum to his native state of Ohio. Dave Stryker '61, is heading up a se^ch for his replacement and would like to hear from interested parties.

In addition to Ted Lovely '56, who conducted the Meet the Candidate meeting, other attendees included the parents of the candidates, Paul Dion'51, Chuck Harrison '58, Ed Ettinger '61, Dave Stryker '61, Lionel Banda '63, John Feeney '71, Andrew Tolk '72, Ray Boyd '73, John Narcum '75, Dave Grim '82, and Dan Maclnnis '86.

Our annual get together with Army for The Game is thankfully behind us. Check your newsletter for the New Year's events.

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Costa Rica Chapter Claudio A. Pacheco '64 Apt. 4307-1000, San Jose, Costa Rica h: 506-224-4325; w: 506-256-3855 e: cpacheco@sol.racsa.co.cr

FLORIDA Fort Lauderdale Chapter CAPT William J. Aston '51, USN (Ret.) 659 Coconut Drive SW, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315 h: 954-463-3047; e: saltysam@bellsouth.net

CAPT J. Michael Smith '61, USNR (Ret.) 10424 SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32608 h: 352-376-6611; w: 352-376-3301 e: mickey@acceleration.net

Jacksonville Chapter

CAPT Michael O. Borns '70, USN (Ret.) 1185 Salt Marsh Circle Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082-2543 h: 904-273-4714; w: 904-693-5630 e: mboms@meridianmgmt.come Web site: usnaaajaxchap@usa.net The November meeting of the Jacksonville Chapter was held on the evening of the 15th at the Heet Landing "O" Club in Atlantic Beach, FL. This was the Annual Meeting of the Chapter and the following Officers and Directors were nominated and elected for the year 2002: President: Mike Boms '70; Vice President: Ed Waller '74; Treasurer: Dave Ward '45; Secretary: temporarily vacant; Directors: Tom Barry '65, Bill Famsworth '65, Joel Febel '60, Brett Feinstein '85, John Gillcrist '70, Tom Heilmann '68, Curt Higson '70, Bill Mcllvain '57, Pete Miller '76, Tom Reilly '75, and Bill Smedberg '51. This meeting was intended as a mixer and social gathering that drew many favorable comments from the guests. Many of those present renewed past friendships and gained new ones. Those in attendance were: CDR Robert Awtrey '44, and guest; LTCOL John Baur '59; CAPT Mike Boms '70; Mrs. Anne Brown, Associate; CDR Ricky Carper '76; Mrs. Gladys Clarke, associate, and guest; Mrs. and CDR George Cornelius '43; CDR Robert Crowell '34; Mrs. Betty Ellis, associate; Mrs. and LGEN Hugh Elwood '38; Mrs. and LCDR William Famsworth '65; LCDR Brett Feinstein '86, and guest; LCDR Joel Febel '60, and his mother, Stephanie Febel, and their guests from Leonardtown, MD; Mrs. and RADM Don Boecker '60; Mrs. and LT Donald Fisher '49; Mr Kirk Hanson '70; CAPT Walter Honour '44; Mrs. Mildred Johnson, associate; Mrs. Betty Lewis, associate; Mrs. and CDR Pete Miller '76; Mrs. and RADM Robert Mills '42; Mrs. and CAPT Robert Mink '43; CAPT Griswold Moeller '42; Mrs. and CAPT William Payne '44; CAPT Charles Pendelton '43; Mr Scott Power '74; Mrs. and RADM Richard Pratt '26; Mrs. Julie Rawson, associate; Mrs. and CAPT Robert Schauffler '45; Mrs. Harriet Seguin, associate; RADM William Semko '70; Mrs. and CDR Courtney Stanton '59; Mrs. Frances Vissering, associate; Mrs. and CAPT Edward Waller '74; Mrs. and LCDR David Ward '45; Mrs. and CDR Thomas Wolfe '41; Mrs. and CDR Luther Yarger '54; Mrs. and CDR Edward Zimmerman '49; and CDR Robert Zvacek '66.

Joel W. Febel '60, secretary

Miami Chapter Richard W. Ogden '66 5590 SW 92nd St., Coral Gables, FL 33156 h: 305-665-964; b: 305-663-5860 e: billo@kcl.net Sec'y: Zachariah R. Bell '89 e: zbell@cenetec.com

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Naples-Fort Myers Chapter

October, at 8:30 a.m. at the same location. Spouses and guests are welcome.

William H. Vonier '51 The July meeting was attended by: Betty and 2065 Imperial Circle, Naples, FL 34110 Jerry Ball '41, Harriet and Curt Cordeir46, Bob p: 941-514-4031; e: bvonier3@home.com 1\irnage '47, Joan and John Leslie '47, Eileen and Secy: Sid Davis '56 Lou Branch '49, Shirley and Walt Marguardt '49, We were very pleased to welcome ADM John Mackenzie '50, George Ruos '50, Eileen and Stansfield "Rimer '47 to our first meeting of the John Long '55, Jeanne and Harry Spence '55, Joe 2001-2002 season here in sunny southwest Florida! Belinski '74, and Gerrie Santos '83.

On 13 November at the Collier Athletic Club, ADM Gerrie Santos '83, briefed us on the lunch craise Turner shared his insights on the topics of terrorism on the St. John's River It is scheduled for Saturday, and weapons of mass destmction. He spoke at this 27 October RSVP and payment has been extended. critical rime in our nation's history of both his conReservation and payment are due by Thursday, 18 cems for the present, and his optimism for die ftiture October. 2001. Please join us for this event. See atas the United States takes on a new intemational tached flyer for details. We have invited the Naval leadership role. The tumout was high for this timely Academy Parents to join us for the boat, and they presentation. As always spouses were welcome and are expected to have a good tumout according to many attended. We were also pleased to include the Mr and Mrs. John Parker, co-presidents.

West Point Society of Naples and members of the Upcoming events include joining West Point Alumni Naval War College Foundation. The following Alumni were present: Mike Ahrens "56, John Alburger "71, for the Army-Navy Game and a Christinas lunch.

13 October 2001 Richard Ambrogi "48, Roy Andersen "52, Jack Baily The regular monthly meeting of the Orlando '44, George Bard '46, Dick Beane "47, Floyd Bowdey "47, Heyward Boyce '57, Bill Casey '46, Chapter ofthe USNAAA was held at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, 13 October, at the Holiday Inn, SR436 Lee Catalano ' 5 1 , Jack Cummings "47, Harry Donahue "49, Grover Ericksen "59, Dan Evans '51, and Wymore Road, Altamonte Springs, FL. The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, 10 NovemHarvey Falk "53, Karl Fischer "46, Earle Forsthoff '47, Lynn Fowler "46, Charles Henry "52, Grove ber, at 8:30 a.m. at the same location. Spouses and Higginbotiiam "35. Ron Hovell "81, Bob Lanier '43, guests are welcome.

In attendance were: Betty and Jerry Ball '41, Harriet Gene Lawler '47, Glen Leram '55, Herb Mandel '38, Jim Minmn "59, Steve Neuman "72, Harold and Curt Cordell '46, Bob Tumage '47, John Leslie Pilcher" 54, Tom Pollak " 61, Doug Purin ' 80, Ashby '47, Art Herbert '48, Shiriey and Walt Marguardt '49, George Ruos '50, Peter Kucyk '53, Bill Forbes Reardon '51, Robert Reusche '69, Dusty Rhodes "62, Alan Ruth "59, Allan Slaff "45, Ted Smith "50, '55, Jeanne and Harry Spence '55, Don Smith '68 Roger Tetrault "63, Milt Tolman ' 5 3 , Nicole and his daughter, Elizabeth, Craig Corbett '73, Dee Tonnessen "94, Bill Vonier "51, Dave Wagner '53, and Charles Hai^ove '75, and Gerrie Santos '83.

Susan Welch "80, and Alan Wright '61.

George Ruos congratulated Gerrie Santos on Army-Navy Game her promotion to director. Risk Management for Universal Orlando.

The annual Army-Navy game luncheon was again Gerrie Santos updated us on the river lunch held at Vanderbilt Coundry Club. The faithful gathcruise scheduled for Saturday, 27 October RSVP ered for good food, good fellowship, and a chance and payment were extended. We invited the Naval to again sing Navy Blue & Gold with kindred spirAcademy Parents to join us for the craise and a good its. The festive nature of the occasion was, alas, tumout is expected. proportional to the on-field action, but all of us Curt Cordell shared a letter received from a friend's remembered similar aftemoons in December, and son (at sea) relating an experience his ship had after win or lose, the spirit and passion of the combatants the 11 September fragedies. The ship encountered a continues to make us proud.

German ship, and the German ship rendered honors, Many friends and spouses joined in the festivi- including manning the deck in dress blues. ties. The following Alumni were in attendance: Roy Walt Marquardt shared some stories about his caAndersen '52, Jack Bailey '44, Floyd Bowdey '47, reer as a Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) Officer Walt Heyward Boyce '57, Stephen Burgess '59, Ron built a base in the Philippines, was the Public Works Buschbom '66, Lee Catalano '51, Paul Corrigan '45, Officer at Guantanamo Bay before Castto closed Calvin Cobb '45, Harry Donahue '49, Victor Delano Cuba, built the breakwater at Newport, and rebuilt '41, John Driscoll '44, Vem Dupy '47, Karl Fischer Guam after a typhoon hit it. Walt was also the CO of '46, Earle Forsthoff '47, Grover Higginbotham '35, the Construction Battalion Center in Davisville Bruce Lakefield '67, Gene Lawler '47, John Lorasso responsible for construction in Antarctica.

'58, Dennis McGee '87, Thomas McCook '46, Ned 10 November 2001 Oldham '58, Thomas Pollak '61, Walter Rose '45, The regular monthly meeting of the Orlando ChapBob Shearer '58, Boyd Sibert '48, Ted Smith '50, Bill Vonier '51, Dave Wagner '53, Denton West '54, ter of USNA AA was held at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, 10 November, at the Holiday Inn, SR436 and Wymore and Henry Wilson '48.

Road, Altamonte Springs, FL. The next meeting is Bill Vonier, president scheduled for Sattirday 12 January 2002, at 8:30 a.m. at the same location. Spouses and guests are welcome.

In attendance were: Mary Agnes Sellars '34, Orlando Chapter widow and her daughter, Marianne Healea, Betty LtCol George V. Ruos Jr. '50, USMC (Ret.) and Jerry Ball '41, Bill Sims '45, Harriet and Curt 950 Kersfield Circle, Heathrow, FL 32746-1936 Cordell '46, Eric Hooper '47, John Leslie '47, Art h: 407-804-1308; e: georgeraos@aol.com Herbert '48, and guest Marilyn Grimm, Aurelia Nugent '48, widow, Lou Branch '49, Shirley and 8 September 2001 WaU Marguardt '49, Dorothy and John Mackenzie The regular monthly meeting of the Central '50, Fran and George Ruos '50, Bill Forbes "55, Florida Chapter of USNAAA was held at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, 8 September at the Holiday Inn, SR436 Eileen and John Long "55, Jeanne and Harry Spence '55, Mercy and David Peterson '62 and their son, and Wymore Road, Altamonte Springs, FL. The next meeting is scheduled on Saturday, 13 Mark, Paul Watkins '67, Dee and Charles

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Hargrove '75, Gerrie Santos '83, and Nancy and Jason Walker '94.

George Ruos talked about the St. Johns River lunch cruise. The USNA Parent's Club had 30 people in attendance while the Alumni had 15. It was a very pleasant afternoon.

Dave Peterson '62 did a marvelous presentation of Burma and the two years (1989-1991) they served there in the State Department. The presentation included details concerning the people, customs, govemment, and living conditions.

We look forward to seeing you at one of the following upcoming events: Saturday, 9 Febmary 2002 at 8:30 a.m.; monthly breakfast meeting at Holiday Inn, SR436 and Wymore Road; and Saturday, 9 March 2002 at 8:30: monthly breakfast meeting at Holiday Inn, SR436 and Wymore Road.

The next meeting is Saturday, 12 January 2002.

Happy Holidays!

Palm Beach Chapter CAPT Keith T. Weaver '76, USN 3764 SE Fairway E, Stuart, FL 34997 h: 561-288-0460; e: ktw2311@aol.com Timothy R. Goering '89 217 Barbados Dr, Jupiter, FL 33458 h: 561-329-0556; e: goeringtt@bemstein.com As our above address indicates, we have had a changing of the guard in the Presidency. John Butterfield '59 has taken a job opportunity to relocate to Seattle, WA. He has served us with zeal and enthusiasm for the past three years, and he will be greatiy missed. He made the announcement of his move at our November meeting, and at our ArmyNavy football game party our Chapter expressed its gratitude for his term in office and his friendship.

Besides everyone at the party congratulating John and his lovely wife, Priscilla, they were presented with various honors and gifts reflecting the high esteem and best wishes accorded them. Hank Gorman '44 read a letter of commendation for John's meritorious efforts. Al Haworth '57 had various gifts for the Butterfields, as did Walter Whipple '57, and Swoose Snead '47. John Butterfield '59 expressed his thanks for the many gifts and kindnesses extended to him and Priscilla and reassured the Chapter members that each of us will always be remembered very fondly by them.

The official election for Chapter officers is held in the late spring, so acting as Interim Co-Presidents will be Tim Goering '89 and Keith Weaver '76, supported

by President Emeritus Hank Gorman '44 and Vice President Al Haworth '57. Remaining in office are Secretary Walt Whipple "51 and Treasurer Bob Lees '69.

The Army-Navy football game party was fun-filled and cheering resounded throughout the game. We met at the Abbey Road Grill and enjoyed a hearty buffet lunch. Various prizes were awarded by President John Butterfield '59, and the football pool was won by Joel Jacobs (Honorary '59). At the end of the game, all gathered to sing the alma mater. The ending score did not dampen the spirits as "Beat Army!" and "Wait until next year!" were the rallying cries heard as our members took their leave.

Those present at the December game party were, Anne and George Dole '54, Jean and Bill Brown '71 and their son, Priscilla and John Butterfield '59, Bill Cliff '54, Dorothy Coney '19, Ruth and Steve Dukovny (USMA) and family, Dave Fields '85 and his wife, Kim, Tim Goering "89 and his daughters, Peggy and Hank Gorman '44, Betty and Al Haworth '57, Julie and Joel Jacobs (Honorary '59), Charlotte

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and Robert Lees '69, Robert Mastin '39, Lydia and John McNabney '50, John O'Malley '52, PX O'Neill '54, Carol and Ed Perron '55, Joe Pidkowicz '52, William Sawder '48 and his wife, Alfred Simeich '49, Bette and Swoose Snead '47, Julie and Matt Tavridis '80, Nancy and Robert Tisdale '46, and Diana and Walt Whipple '57.

Our 14 November luncheon was also a special event. Our Chapter met at the U.S. Coast Guard Lake Worth Inlet Station. Our hosts BMI Ivan Reales and BM3 Scott Fitzgerald were gracious and professional. After a tasty luncheon at their Mess Hall, the Petty Officers took us for a tour of the Station and their impressive boats. They showed us a film on some drag interdiction and rescue missions. Their bravery was understated in the film, as one imagines the raging waters and hazardous conditions in which they execute their work. We were very impressed with their dedication and the demanding operation they mn.

Those present enjoying this magnificent day were: Anne and George Bole '54, John Butterfield '59, Bin Cliff '54, Dotty Coney '19, Marv Glickstein '55, Peggy and Hank Gorman '44, Arthur "Speed" Graubart '25 and Pia DiDonna, Betty and Al Haworth '57, Joel Jacobs (Honorary '59), Robert Lees '69, John McNabney '50, Art Osgood '44 and his wife, Carol and Ed Perron '55, Joe Pidkowicz '52, WiUiam Sawyer '48, Swoose Snead '47, Diana and Walt Whipple '57, and Joseph Wilson '47.

Besides fravel and enjoying the holiday festivities, members are involved in other activities. Mrs. Hank Gorman (Peggy) '44 had an Art Exhibition of Lyrical Absfracts. Many of our members joined the Gorman family and friends in attending Peggy's grand opening. The exhibition will remain at the South Palm Beach Town Hall through 3 January 2002. Our congratulations to Peggy for her accomplishments!

L to r: John and Priscilla Butterfield '59, Peg and Hank Gorman '44, and Diana and Walt Whipple '57 CAPT Keith Weaver '76, CAPT Ivan Ross '94 (USMCR), and CAPT John Butterfield '59 assisted Sen. Nelson (D-FL) in selecting candidates for the Service Academies.

Our most distinguished member, CAPT Arthur H. "Speed" Graubart '25, USN (Act) V411 celebrate his lOOth birthday on 8 December 2001. He is the 7th oldest living graduate of USNA, and he never passes up the opportunity to extol the Academy and express the deep affection he holds for his Alma Mater He is blessed with a wonderful memory and a fine sense of humor We join his family and friends in wishing Speed a most happy birthday!

Wah Whipple '57

Pensacola Chapter CAPT Glenn H. Montgomery '71, USN (Ret.) 1152 Ceylon Court, Gulf Breeze, FL 32561-3214 h: 850-934-4757; e: monty4gb@aol.com The Dark Ages are upon us! Hope all in the northem climes are weathering the winter. Our November luncheon was a get-together at the

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NAS-Pensacola Officer's Club. CAPT Rick Jensen '74, commanding officer. Naval Education and Training Security Assistance Field Activity, and recently relieved as chief of staff of ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) battle group. CAPT Jensen gave us a terrific overview of what goes on in working up the entire team within the Carrier Battle Group these days. Rick was COS to RADM Harry Ulrich '72, for most of his tour The Class of 1952 took the prize for most present (5). Gordon Snyder '43 and John Haynie '43 were our most veteran grads. ENS Nick Panos '00 took the honors as our youngest grad.

Space Coast Chapter CAPT Peter C. Peterson Jr. '56, USN (Ret.) 401 Third Ave. Melboume Beach, FL 32951-2537 h: 321-952-2066; e: peteusna@aol.com

Suncoast Chapter Clifford P. Bermann '45 7979 S. Tamiami Trail #338A, Sarasota, FL 34231 e: amorency@aol.com

Tampa Bay Chapter

L to r; Rick Jensen '74, Jon Haynie '43, Renee Boyd (widow of Walt Boyd '36), Nick Panos '00, Gordon Snyder '43, and Glenn Montgomery '71 Attendees in November included Duffy and Hank Anson '45, Dean Axene '45, Xavier Balderas '97, Rene Boyd (widow of Walter Boyd '36), Ralph Carson '52, Jon Chilson '91, Lamar Dixon '52, Pat and Bob Fargo '48, Bob Fellingham '52, Skip Furlong '56, Dick Gaskill '54, Tom Goslin '52, Dreda and Larry Grimes '55, John Haynie '43, Earlene Hilson (widow of Ralph Hilson '45), Jack Horsefield '57, Rick Jensen '74, Gerry Johnson '45, Frank Liberate '51, Mike McCrabb '78, Kent McKnight '54, Gordon Meriwether '48, Suzy and Glenn Montgomery '71, Jerry Muencb '53, Nick Panos '00, Pat Patrick '54, Lee Price '78, Art Ruberg '55, Rose Marie and Warren Stevens '51, Lynn Slowikowski '82, Maggie and Gordon Snyder '43, Mark T\izo '52, Barney Walsh '62, John Woodward '54, and Don Wehrenberg '82.

Our Army-Navy party this past Saturday was similar to many in the past. We lost the game but won the party. About 170 gathered at the Angus Steakhouse for a great day of socializing, eating, imbibing, and watching a rather mediocre football game. One hopes the search for new leadership of the football program is successful! Several members ofthe Class of 2001 were our most junior grads.

Gordon Snyder '43, who brought the "goat," was our most veteran grad. We were pleased to have Bob Spellman USMA '42 join us. Also in attendance were ten candidates for the Class of 2006 and their parents, who came as guests of the Chapter The application packages for '06 are complete, and selection boards are working their way through the pile. If you know a high school youngster (child, grandchild, neighbor, etc.) who might be interested in seeking enttance to the Academy, please let us know or contact our area coordinator for the Blue & Gold program, Mick Milo '72 (vectorfl® aol.com).

If the Dark Ages have got you down go to Priceline.com and come join us on the Gulf Coast for a few days. Weather is good, golf is terrific, and the Museum of Naval Aviation is a real freat. Hope to see you at the "Westem Gate to the Sunshine State!"

Fortune Favors Boldness.

Glenn Montgomery '71

CAPT John S. Kamen '77, USN 1105 Culbreath Isle Drive, Tampa, FL 33629 h: 813-288-9548; e: Kamenj@socom.mil Recap of our USNA Monthly Alumni Chapter meeting at Champions at the Marriott (on Westshore—just north of 275 off the Westshore Exit) this past Wednesday. We are currently holding our local meetings thefirstWednesday ofthe month from 5:30 p.m.—7 p.m.! However, note: due to New Years Day falling on Tuesday, we are holding January's meeting on Wednesday, 9 January from 5:30 p.m.— 7 p.m. Although we had two new members attend, we continue to carryover the "kitty" of $30 to continue the ttadition of a free drink for any new or non-recent attendees! We also are starting our quarterly luncheon meetings as well on 21 Febraary 2002.

A great turnout—attendees included: Gaeton Long '60, Mike Jacqmin '63, Gary Polansky '69, Mark Krivonak '71, Perry Dempsey '72 (looking for opportunity in nuke field), Stanley Gray '77 (new member—just moved to area and looking for opportunity), Horge Ortega '78, Carols Ayuso '81, Dave Long '86, John Paganelli '86, Steve Swift '87, and Butch Klemeyer '95.

Updates on Recent and Future Activities Army-Navy Game 2001 Recap—47 Alumni signed up, over 100 total Navy in attendance, names listed below. If you know someone that was there; let me know and I will "hook you up" with tiieir email.

Luncheon with speaker—21 Febraary, spouses welcome! (Place—TDB)—Warren Hahn, Tampa Blue & Gold Officer speaking.

USNA Gospel Choir will be in the Tampa Area on 17 March 2002.

Star Ship Cruise—looking at 24 March or 7 April—depends on scheduling.

Golf Toumament—3 May 2002 (New!—This is now a firm date to put on schedule!) Blue & Gold officer—Warren Hahn information.

USNA Tampa Alumni Web site goes live; http:// www.usna.com/Chapters/US/FL/TampaBay/ default.htm (Dave Long '86 Webmaster!).

Other ideas: NOA—Hurricane Hunter Tour in fiiture.

Army-Navy Game 2001 Recap.

Besides the score, a great time was had by all. Perry Dempsey '72 made the signs, Gary Polanky '69 and Mark Krivonak '73 ensured the food, location, and name tags were just right, and John Kamen '77 supervised, (the bar!—^just kidding, John!) Great attendance with all of the following local Chapter members, including a few that just moved into the area!

Carlos and Joey Ayuso '81; Jane Del Purgatorio and Kirk Barker '77; Kitty and Mike Bolier '67; Rich Brown '69; Margaret and Alan Christner '54; Carrie Cleveland '86 plus two; Anne and Alex Cobble '76 plus two; Bob Courtney '52 plus one; Alice Lee and Gwyn Norman Crump '84; Linh and Alton Delane '91; Perry Dempsey '72;

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Priscilla and George Dodenhoff; Kathleen and Thomas Doyle '66; Ruth and Ray Ellis '66; Jack Fernandez '78 plus six; Rut and Tom Flynn '59; Mary Jane O'Brien; L.A. and Mac Fossett '58; Shelley and Jack Gantley '69; Theresa and Randy Gustafson '84; Patricia, Jeffrey, and Warren Hahn '60; Betty and Bo Heininger '47 plus two; Donna and Mike Jacqmin "63; J.O. Johnson '90 and guest; Isla and Roland Johnson '59; Nancy and Tom Jones '53; Tish and Bill West '53; Sandy and John Kamen '77; Marcia and Mark Krivonak '71; Ruby and Larry Laudig '60; Kay Schatz and Jack Libey '58; Beth and Gaeton Long "60; Don Miller '60; Diane and Michael Lops '69; Sue and Joe Mastin '74; Flo and Don MeClenahan '44; Jody and Tom Mitchell '69; Amy and Carl Newman '89 plus two; John PaganeUi "86; Val and Gary Polansky '69; Beth, Ryan, and Bud Sawyer '74; Sharon and Lee Smith '81 plus child; Kris, Susan, Allen and Steve Swift "87; Barb and Jeff Tomeo '80; Eileen and Evan Truax '53; and Stephanie and Joe Wiendl '93.

Luncheon Tentatively in Mid-January

Chapter was able to get an unbelievable rate at a suite hotel run by one of their neighbors. Additionally, they got the hotel's permission to have several restaurant come in and cater bar-b-que meals sponsored by some lawyers friends, one who happened to be an enlistee in the Navy and wanted to help.

Someone else sponsored a lunch for the choir and their party at world famous Gates Bar-B-Que. Every meal the choir ate was sponsored by friends of Alumni, and the only one that wasn't was an Alumni sponsored dinner at the Spaghetti Factory with an open bar for a social after the dinner A Classmate owns a national transportation company that uses 28 passenger vehicles to deliver railroad employees to their trains. That Classmate provided vehicles and driving that were at the airport near midnight awaiting the choir's arrival with coolers full of sodas and excellent submarine sandwiches. Also, they provided 24-hour fransportation. They arranged for vans from the Navy Recruiting District and another four vans from a local car dealer whose GM is also a USNA graduate.

Bud Alexander '56's coordinating OT^ing to have the new athletic director come down and be able to speak at a luncheon and all be able to meet with the right folks for the Army-Navy game committee for 2004. Looking at Wednesday, 16 January for now based on the Superintendent £md Mr Gladchuck's schedule. (LeRoy Collins '56 helping coordinate with help from local team members on venue).

Lightning Game for 12,18, or 19 January Brian Schidtz '95 (Jabil Circuits) with help from Butch Klemeyer '95 and Jorge Ortega '78 (Citibank), and Steve Swift '87 to figure out best date based on schedule and sky box availability (hopefully we would just have to pay for food!)

Looks like potential dates are 12, 18, or 19 January based on home team games. Depends on availability of the sky box! Only cost would be food to be split up amongst the group. Backup plan would be to pick a date and get a group seating.

Luncheon Meeting 21 February with Warren Hahn Speaking, Tampa Blue & Gold Officer (Spouses Welcome!)

The consensus at the last meeting was that we should start to include a luncheon to generate more activity and interest, and potentially further the goals of the Chapter We are going to have a regularly scheduled luncheon once per quarter We nominally picked the second month of the quarter and the third Thursday. This puts the luncheon at 21 Febraary 2002. Please put it on your calendars. Also, we will be sending out a questionnaire shortly to discuss luncheon/venue location and some other things to determine membership interests.

Warren Hahn,wghahn@hahneng.com, is the Blue & Gold Team Leader for Hillsborough and Pasco Counties. He has four Blue & Gold officers working with him to cover all of the High Schools in these counties. Believe it or not, 74 high schools, some very small, but still they have to be counseled and advised. Therefore if there are any volunteers to help him with this, please have them email him.

This is his 30th year as a Blue & Gold Officer The USNA Gospel Choir is Coming Our Way (Tampa and Orlando), 17-21 March 2002 for Their Spring Break Tour The Officer Representative of the USNA Gospel Choir, CAPT Ahmed Williamson, USMC '94. If we show we are a sfrong Alumni/Parents Group in the Tampa/Orlando area, it will make their visit really special. We are looking at the details of working with them and potentially providing some logistic support. In a past trip to KC, the KC USNA local

Star Ship Cruise—Possibly Before Easter or Week After (24 March or 7 April) Thanks to Bud Sawyer '74 for taking this on and coordinating. Looking forward to details.

Golf Tournament—3 May 2002 (Firm Date) Not too early to be thinking of golf We're looking at Navy setting it up this year Tentative date would be 3 May 2002, the first Friday in May. We talked about locations, and it is now firm on the Bardmore for the toumament. We had a great tumout last year, and looking for an even better one this year. Mark your calendars now to set aside the date! (John Kamen '77 and Gary Polansky '69 to coordinate for now with Bud Alexander's '56 help.)

The Tampa Bay Chapter USNA Alumni Web site is Live Dave Long ' 86 is the Webmaster, and he will be making updates and changes as much as possible as we progress forward, http://www.usna.com/ Chapters/US/fl/tampabay/default.htm Hurricane Hunter Tour (NOA) We had discussion about getting a tour some Saturday potentially, maybe with a box lunch. (Mike Jacqmin '63 to coordinate with Carl Newman '89.)

John Kamen, president, local Chapter, kamenj @ socom. mil Steve Swift, email coordinator, sswift® sysinct. com

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GEORGIA Atlanta Chapter Robert R. Schultz '71 5219 Meadowdale Ct., Norcross, GA 30092-1682 h: 770-448-4299; w: 770-236-7891 e: RobertS71@aol.com Sec'y: Matthew Kirby '94 h: 404-351-2534; w: 404-504-7882 e: matthew.kirby@iesg.com Web site: www.usnaaaa.com The President's Comer Hopefully, this newsletter finds everyone rested (if not still full) from the recent Thanksgiving holiday.

And, of course, now we are all faced with a dwindling number of shopping days left until Christmas!

(The year has seemed to fly by at breakneck speed!)

So...Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

By the time our next (January 2002) newsletter hits the streets we will be underway with our 2002 Chapter Membership drive. In January, you will

receive a year 2002 dues mailer in the mail. It will look much like the one used last year, with a place to fill out/update personal information for the Chapter Roster, a choice of membership types, and an enclosed return envelope.

If you have been a Chapter member in past years, you know what the Atlanta Chapter has to offer and the fellowship and camaraderie that it provides. If you have not been involved with the Chapter please take the time to talk to a Classmate who has and find out what you've been missing. You can also take some time to browse around the Chapter Web site at www.usnaaaa.com and look at the events and activities that your Chapter provides. I'm sure you will be convinced that getting involved is a great idea and can reap many rewards.

We have been informed that the Naval Academy Gospel Choir will visit Atlanta again during the Martin Luther King Jr birthday weekend celebration, 19-21 January 2002. We will let you know the details of the event as the time approaches. If you missed their King Holiday Concert last year, you really missed some absolutely uplifting (not to mention knee-slappin', foot stompin') gospel singing. These Mids are very talented, and last year they nearly blew the walls off of the old Ebenezer Baptist Church! The place was really hoppin'.. .praise the Lord!

As this newsletter goes to print, we will have just had our annual gridiron meeting with Army at the 102nd Army-Navy Football Game. About 200 Naval Academy and West Point Alumni met at TJ's for the annual party. The final score was Army 26-Navy 17. Save for a Navy touchdown that was recalled for illegal motion, it could have been much closer.

Well, after all. Navy has won the last three out of four, including the last two in a row. Maybe we just have to give them one occasionally to make sure the keep showing up each year!

Next, the Dark Ages are soon upon us! We have in the works a Chapter Dark Ages Party for probably sometime in Febraary. This will most likely be a members only event, and may be tied to Founder's Day to celebrate the founding of the United States Naval Academy. Keep an eye on the newsletters and the web site for further information as it develops.

God bless America, and God bless our troops deployed in the Middle East.

And... Beat Army'.

Bob Schultz '71 Secretary of Veterans Affairs Speaks at November Luncheon On 28 November, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, The Honorable Anthony J. Principi '67, USNA, spoke to almost 100 members and guests of the Atlanta Chapter. The Chapter hosted a luncheon at the Cherokee Town Club on West Paces Ferry Road, and it was a terrific success. This luncheon was an outstanding opportunity to spend time with old Chapter friends, network with Alumni who have recently moved to Atlanta, and enjoy a superb meal in a beautiful setting. We had the opportunity to hear an update on the VA Department from one of our own who is making a difference at the highest level of govemment.

Special guests attending included Pete Wheeler, commissioner of Georgia's Department of Veterans Service, Bill Mountcastle, directorof the Atianta VA Medical Center, Freeman Walker, Bill's associate director, Pat Courtney, the director of the VA's Atlanta Regional Office, and several guests from the Atlanta Military Academy Alumni Chapter The Secretary began by thanking the men and women currently serving in our Armed Forces. "The

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young men and women of our Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard are acquitting themselves well and with honor in their pursuit of the alchemists of evil who boldly announced their goal to bring down the United States of America."

Secretary Principi offered an overview ofthe services provided by the VA including a number of impressive statistics that indicate the type of challenges our Veterans Administration faces. "On 1 December, over 2.7 million disabled veterans will receive their disability compensation check from the Department of Veterans Affairs. On any given day, over 56,000 veterans are in-patients in VA medical facilities or VA nursing home, and over 107,000 veterans are walked through the doors of one of our out-patient clinics across the country."

Each working day, VA will guarantee over 700 home loans for young men in uniform, as well as veterans who enter the ranks of home ownership.

This year, almost 400,000 veterans will attend school on the Montgomery Gl Bill. And almost 64,000 disabled veterans will receive vocational rehabilitation, fraining to prepeue them for civilian careers.

The VA is doing work quite close to home: VA spent neariy $1.3 billion in 2000 to serve 769,000 Georgia veterans. Last year, VA provided healthcare to 95,034 Georgia veterans and 109,819 Georgia veterans collected disability compensation or pension payments. More than 11,700 received GI Bill payments for their education, 130,083 owned homes purchased through VA home loan guarantees and 56 were interred at Marietta National Cemetery.

In an honest assessment of the challenges he faces. Secretary Principi said: "Frankly, we do not now meet that standard today. We're falling way short. Today, our backlog is over 650,000 cases, and the average claim takes over nine months to decide. President Bush directed me to declare war on our backlog and our delays, and I have done so.

We have added nearly 13,000 new employees since January to process claims."

The Secretary closed with a compelling reminder that U.S. servicemen and women around the world are still making sacrifices to assure our Nation's freedom.

Today as we enjoy our lunch and contemplate the past Thanksgiving. I remind you that it is night on the Korean DMZ, and some GIs are now standing a very cold and lonely watch to deter the garrison state that may be the world's last legacy of Stalinism from plunging the world back into war.

And this afternoon as we go about our business, soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines will be on duty on the ground in Afghanistan, onboard ships in the Arabian Sea, andflyingpatrols over the region in an effort to bring an end to terrorism. And this evening as we go to bed, soldiers will be waking up in the Balkans once again to another day of stabilizing the cauldron from which the winds of war have all too often first enveloped Europe and then the United States. Today, as in every day, American men and women who embody our nuclear deterrent are standing watch over the world, away from their families, away from their loved ones, their very presence ensuring that they will never have to fight the unimaginable battles for which they have been trained. Indeed all day. every day men and women of the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Marines, the Coast Guard, do their duty.

Every one of them has made an unlimited commitment to this country, and the Department of Veteran Affairs has been entrusted with the noble and solemn mission of transforming our nation's reciprocal obligation to them into the reality of the benefits and services they will need when they hang up that uniform and become civilians.

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Chapter Announcements The Naval Academy Gospel Choir will perform in the Martin Luther King Jr Holiday Concert at the Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site located at 450 Aubum Ave. NE, Atlanta, GA 30312; 404-331-6922. We will make detailed announcements about the event as it draws closer The Academic Dean of the U.S. Naval Academy, RADM Bill MiUer Sr. (Ret.) Has Agreed to Speak to the Atlanta Chapter at the January Luncheon The luncheon will be held on the third Friday of the month, 18 January, 11:30 a.m., at Jocks & Jill's Sport Bar & Restaurant, 4046 Peachtree Rd., NE, Atlanta, GA; 404-816-2801.

GUAM Guam Chapter LCDR Noel M. Enriquez '84, USNI RO. Box 26849, GMF, Barriguda, GU 96921-6849 h: 671-477-4382; hfax: 671-472-1966 w: 671-649-9629; wfax: 671-649-8870 e: nmenriqu@ite.net

HAWAII « Honolulu Chapter CAPT Harvey Gray Jr. '52, USN (Ret.) 1117 Akumu St., Kailua, HI 96734-4012 h: 808-261-9722; e: hamgray@juno.com http://members.xoom.com/hawaiialumni

ILLINOIS Chicago Chapter CDR Frederick W. Weber '75, USNR 2134 Evert Court, Northbrook, IL 60062-6612 h: 847-559-9381; w: 312-750-8899 e: fredrick.weber@rosshardies.com Chapter Breakfasts Check the Chapter newsletter for dates and times of our three monthly breakfasts throughout Chicagoland. North Burbs is the 1st Thursday, West Burbs is the second Thursday and Chicago Loop is the fourth Thursday.

Mark Rahmel reports ThefinalUSNA event of 2001 was well attended on 13 December—the West Burbs Breakfast. Attending were Tom Banfield '54, Len Wass '64, Gary Smith '72, Dave Leather '73, Mark Rahmel '73, Randy Moon '77, Marc Dapas '82, Mark Storto '84, Alan Freedlund ' 86, and Brian Filler' 90. Thanks to Tom, his digital camera, and a little technology a group photo is attached, and the Holiday Inn is still willing to have us back!

L to r; Mark Rahmel. Brian Filler. Randy Moon. Len Wass. Tom Banfield. Dave Leather. Marc Dapas. Gary Smith, and Mark Storto

Surprising lack of our USMA friends this time since they could have been gloating about their win, but we are already on to next year A lot of discussion about the new coach, his past experience at Navy, and what we can expect next year Watch Dave Leather's sports updates on the Chicago eList for the latest! Other discussions about recent events including air security—some interesting comments from Brian (UAL pilot) about air marshals.

Breakfasts are drop in anytime from 7:00 a.m. to about 9 a.m. at the Holiday Inn in Naperville just off 1-88 at Naperville Road. Contact me at mrahmel@wwa.com if anyone wants a detailed list of attendee email addresses for networking purposes or needs directions.

Mike Isabelli '83 Reports We had a good tumout at the last North Burbs Breakfast ofthe year on 6 December Unfortunately, we met in the wake of less than desirable Navy football season. On the other hand, there was only one Woop present at breakfast, who must have felt sorry as he didn't rah it in too much. In attendance were Steve Guthman '58, Phyllis and Lou Balestra '67, George Schmoll '69, Mike Isabelli '83, Tom Clark '93, Jon Kirsch '95, and Tom Croak '65 USMA. Good to see some new faces at breakfast as it was a first time appearance by Jon, Tom, and Tom. Jon is on active duty at RTC in North Chicago and is completing his studies at Kellogg during the evenings. He plans on staying in the Chicago area upon completion of his studies and has started his networking already. He reported that the major infrastmcture refurbishment at the RTC is underway and that the throughput of recraits is right around 55,000 per year I'm sure the improvements are years overdue and that RTC is being prepared for the next 50-75 years of preparing young men and women to enter the fleet.

Other topics of discussion included the permanent military professor program recently implemented at USNA (this has been the M.O. at USMA for a long time), USNA superintendent tours of duty being lengthened and becoming twilight tours for vice admirals, and Operation Enduring Freedom. Unfortunately, that's all I remember but we will miss Steve Guthman as he spends the upcoming months as a member of the Naples, FL, Chapter while enjoying the warm weather We'll see him in the spring when he comes back to Chicago.

Fred Weber '75 reports on the October edition of the Chicago Loop Breakfast, the final session for 2001. Another outstanding turnout for the Loop crowd. A lot of new faces stopped by and spent time catching up with each other, exchanging business cards, networking for new positions, and generally making new friends. In addition to four West Pointers, the Zoomies also made their first appearance at our breakfast. These meetings are really taking off and we can't wait until the start of the new year and continue to see the involvement of those working in the loop.

In attendance were Dean French '50, Wayne Lockwood '59, Dave Kaskie '74, Fred Weber '75, Dave Frey '79, Mick Gerhardt '84, Gene Mendoza '85, Tom Karn '93, Craig Wilson '97, and USMA alums, Terry Tierney '70, John Draper '74, Kent Fredrickson '82, Deb Chovancek '91, and USAFA alum Jim Piper '65.

Wherever you live and whichever breakfast location best suits you, load up your Palm Pilot or calendar system for the first, second and fourth Thursday of every month. Let's continue to see these breakfasts grow and keep our network going.

This is good for all of us.

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RADM Polatty Speaks to University Club Fran and Bill Haidler '50, Marion and Paul Rich Haddad '84 reports: RADM Dave Bradfield '53, Ann and John Raster '55, Sharon Polatty III, at the Civic Awareness Luncheon and Gunnar Jenson '56, Nancy and Bill Teeple Meeting, University Club on 6 November.

'62, Gail and Jim Pattison '69, Norma and Jim RADM Dave Polatty '71 started by stating the dif- Todd '69, John Strauss '69, Nancy and Mike ficulty in fighting the threat of terrorism is that our Kehoe '71, Joan and Chris Haizlip '72, and Sally forces are built around and ti^in for conventional war- and Jerry Hogan '73. fare; the terrorists are unconventional. We need to consider other aspects of this war. in particular homeland security. He went on to mention that we have more work in airport security and added that port, J A P A N frain, bus and other infrasfructure security needed Tokyo Bay Chapter assessment as well.

CDR Nolan D. Villarin '82, USNR We have downsized some 40% in the last ten years, U.S. Space and Naval Warfare Systems leaving us with (12) C V Battle Groups, four of which PSC 473 Box 5, FPO AP 96349-1901 are deployed to the Arabian Sea. One of those carrie: villarin@drs-tsi.com ers is re-roled as Special Operations. He outiined the difficulty of fraveling four to five hours from the carrier to hit targets (with multiplerefuelingrequirements) and the need for land based airfields. He feels that our K E N T U C K Y work to get land-based airfields is progressing. (see also Ohio) He concluded with a disease analogy, saying the Louisville/Southern Indiana Chapter terrorism was a disease that we need to freat the patient first (our nation), then the symptoms (attacks, CAPT Gregory R. Reinhardt '79, USNR desfroying their networks, etc.).

712 Talon Place, Louisville, KY 40223-5575 On hand were Wayne Lockwood '59, John h: 502-244-7707; e: greinhardt@telocity.com Rowland '64, Dave Polatty '71, Mike Clawson Sec'y: Jim Hibbler '87 '72, Fred Weber '75, Dave Frey "79, Tom Savidge h: 502-897-6917; e: jimhibbler@aol.com '82 and Rich Haddad '84. Wayne was the UniverHappy New Year to all! sity Club member who was most thoughtful to make Our very successful fall season just ended with this event available to all of the Chicago Chapter the Navy-Army classic held for a fourth consecuBlue Angels in August tive year at Jillian's. We even got coverage from Mark your calendars now for the Blue Angels on channel 32, the local CBS affiliate! Attendees in17 and 18 August. Watch the Chapter newsletter cluded Willie Hunt '41, Johnny Johnson '52, Eric for details as the winter weather begins to fade.

Gordon '74, John Willis '76, Greg Reinhardt Chapter eList '79, John Fusto '84, John Weires '84, Brendan If you have successfully graduated to the Intemet Fahy '85, Don Sodrel, Ken Ulrich, Dave Swinworld, then you need to be on the Chicago Chapter dler, Larry Williams, and yours truly. Along with eList. Here's the drill: renditions of the Navy fight song and "The Goat Go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/USNA- is Old and Gnarly." Alumni from both institutions Chicago. joined together for a genuinely enjoyable afterIn the upper right quadrant click on "JOIN THIS noon. Unfortunately, the Navy group was left holdGROUP."" The rest will be pretty much by the num- ing the pansies at the end of the day. bers. Get plugged in and get all the up-to-the-minute At least as many fellow Alums were watching news on all things USNA. out at the Louisville Naval Reserve Center; you'd If you are already on the eList, then make sure think they'd leam to adjust drill weekend for someyou are registered with Yahoo so that you have acthing important like this! Speaking of reservists, cess to all of the good stuff at our site. And, check our treasurer, Paul Radomski '89, was recently out our Chapter Web site at http://www.usna.com/ called to active duty for a year. Good luck, Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Chapters/US/Illinois/Chicago/. Rob Sandri '91 is our I guess there are worse places to be than in Greece.

Chapter Webmeister We're looking forward to some more interesting programs this winter-spring and hope to get some more of the younger-types out to some events. There is some serious discussion of an Army-Navy golf INDIANA scramble when things warm up. Stay in touch (those Indianapolis Chapter of you who are in touch) or get in touch (those of you who aren't).

CDR Charles A. Rainey '84, USNR 12804 Double Eagle Drive, Carmel, IN 46033 Jim Hibbler '87 h: 317-815-0575; e: crainey@flilbi.com

Michiana Chapter CDR John T. Haizlip '72, USN (Ret.) 15246 Longford Drive, Granger, IN 46530 h: 219-273-2939; e: CHaizlip@aol.com The Michiana Chapter had a chance to get together for the Army-Navy game at the Varsity Club Hotel in Mishawaka. It was a great venue, normally reserved for the hometown Notre Dame crowd, and we were able to fill the room and make some noise.

Everyone had a great time, even though the outcome was not exactly what we wanted for Christmas.

There's always next year! Those in attendance were: Pat and Russ Owen '46, Lou Duesterberg '46, Shipmate, January-February 2002

LOUISIANA ^R;' SE LA/SW MS Gulf Coast (formerly New Orleans) Chapter LCDR Milt Jones '61, USN (Ret.) 1632 General Taylor St., New Orleans, LA 70115 h: 504-895-8445; e: mhjones6l@aol.com CDR Joseph A. Grace Jr. '80, USNR 15 Allard Blvd., New Cleans, LA 70119 h: 504-486-9040; e: jgrace@notc.org While the quality of the USNA team's play at the game on 1 December was intensely disappointing to

us diehard Navy rooters. There were two great tailgate parties within the New Orleans area that allowed Chapter members to drown some of their sorrows and beat up on the local Army supporters.

Ingrid and Fred Zeile '73 did their usual gracious thing at their spacious place at Eden lies in Slidell (North Shore) while Sherri and Joe Grace '80 opened their beautiful old home for a South Shore tailgate party for about 50 guests in the City Park area of New Orleans proper The big distinction this year from previous years was that the Chapter split the parties and invited participation of both the Mississippi and Louisiana USNA Parents Clubs as well as USMA (yes, that's West Point!) graduates, plus some other local Navy fans. Rumor had it that those "Woops" attending were just too cheap to pay for the commerciallyhosted USMA party that was scheduled in the Gonzalez area, but we were nevertheless grateful to have had the opportunity to beat up on them prior to the final gun. And yes, both school songs were respectfully sung at game's end. Let us know what you think about this format (dual North Shore and South Shore parties for driving convenience) or whether you think it better to combine them next year.

Just FYI and planning, start thinking about what you would like and expect in the way of Tulane game tailgate food and accommodations (back to the Super Dome or not?) for next year's game.

While the date is not yet "official," mark your advance calendars for Saturday, 2 November 2002.

We are still looking for volunteers to get involved in the Candidate interview process for other members of Congress, similar to what is now being done for Rep. Vitter Once we have sufficient volunteer names in hand, the intent would be to contact the various Congressional offices and offer (urge!) active Alumni involvement in their candidate processing.

For information the Chapter Secretary/Treasurer, Doug Schutz '87, can be contacted via email at dschutz@entergy.com or at schutzd@saic.com or by work telephone at 504-364-7649. He can also be contacted at home at: 344 South Peters Street, Loft 13 New Orieans, LA 70130; 504-566-7678.

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Joseph P. Ferrara Jr. '65 902 Ravelston Terrace, Arnold, MD 21012 h; 410-757-7760; e: pferrara65@aol.com General Mike Williams, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, spoke at the Annapolis Chapter's November event.

His comments were interesting and informative for the 80 or so guests present. In updating us on events in the Afghanistan combat, he explained how naval air was carrying the load and how the carriers had become the "weapon du jour" with no substitute. He mentioned the special operations capability of the two MEU's in Asia, and that since terrorists are in 60 countries, mostiy coastal ones, that the MEU's and naval air will be able to operate successfully without land support or basing needs. The General outlined the future of the Marine Corps and how it is essential to implement the V-22 program and ready the JSF for the Marines.

He was enthusiastic about the new Marine Corps amphibious equipment that can do 30 knots at sea and operate at the speed of tanks while on land. He praised the excellent quality of today's young Marines that are enlisting in the Corps. General Williams indicated how the Navy-Marine Corps team is performing

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with excellence. He expressed his concems about the need for shallow water mine removal capability, and that naval surface fire support is no longer as extensive as it should be. He also noted that ship building has slowed down and that a 280 ship Navy was not sufficient for our defense needs. When asked for his advice on how young people could be successful. Gen. Williams urged them to "take the jobs that are risky and do well at them, and then the right people will get to know you.'

May—a social event for Alumni, staff, families, etc. Proposing bus tour to a National Park or tailgate at lacrosse or baseball game. To be finalized.

Tuesday, 4 June 5-8 p.m.—Class of 2006 appointees' night with parents. To include an Academy official as speaker September 2002—Date and time TBD. Propose to invite new Superintendent.

Special Note In addition, each month from September through June the Chapter will sponsor a business networking breakfast to be held at the Denny's Restaurant, 2095 West St., Annapolis. It will be at 7 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month. All are welcome. Sean O'Donnell '89, will host each breakfast. If you plan to attend a particular breakfast, please RSVP to Sean prior to that business breakfast at 410-991-5623 or email, seanabby@aol.com. The objective of the business networking breakfasts will be to provide the opportunity to share business experiences, identify business opportunities, and discuss employment concems. As this new event evolves, we envision including topic speakers as appropriate.

Baltimore Chapter CDR Steve G. Young '84, USNR c/o Morgan Stanley 11311 McCormick Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21031 w: 410-229-8206; e: Steven.G.Young@msdw.cora Joseph P. Fertara Jr. '65 and Gen. Mike Williams Planned 2001—2002 Chapter Schedule as of December 2001 Wednesday, 9 January 11:30 a.m.—^John Feinstein (Confirmed); renowned author, sports columnist, radio, and ESPN television commentator Winter 2002—TBA—Alumni bus frip to a sporting event. Interest to be determined.

Thursday, 7 February, 11:30 a.m.—Associate Professor Ernest Tucker (Confirmed); will speak on the subject, "Islam and Modemity; the Current Confrontation." Prof Tucker is a USNA professor in the History Department. He has a doctorate degree in Middle East history from the University of Chicago with undergraduate degrees in history from Yale University and speaksfivelanguages, primarily from the Middle East.

Wednesday, 6March, 6:30 a.m. (date proposed)— VADM John Ryan '67 (invited).

Saturday, 16 March, evening—West Point Bicentennial Banquet at Alumni Hall. (All USNA area Alumni and personnel are invited. Check Web site www.wpsoa.org for details and how to make reservations and payment online.)

April—Athletic Director, Chet Gladchuk, on an update of Navy sports and his long-term plans. (To be invited.) (Date and time to be determined.)

'02, as part of a candidate awareness event at area high schools. Mike Bennett is our Candidate Awareness Representative and set up the visits to the high schools. The visits resulted in contacts with 85 possible candidates. In addition, many councilors were informed about Navy.

On Saturday, we had a luncheon for our members and guests, which included several more possible candidates. The program was very successful, and we hope it is continued in the future

Detroit CNAVEUR unit; the USNAfightingspirit is cartied well by the officers of NR CNE JTFCU det 413 Detroit, CAPT Jon Bayless '79, taking command on 1 October 2001. L to r: CDR Charlie Schott '85, LCDR John Bissa '87, LT Mike Munoz '88, CAPT Bayless '79, LT Motisola Howard '95, LCDR Steve Fonnella '89, LCDR Joe Bertoldi '90, and LCDR Scott Brown '87

Greater Southem Maryland Chapter Jack Pappas '61 RO. Box 154, Dowell, MD 20629-0154 h: 410-326-5496; e: jpappas61 @msn.com http://www.navyalumni.org

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MICHIGAN Detroit Chapter Arthur W. Bryant '66 1811 Hollywood

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A luncheon, L to r: Jim Fleming '66, Joe Walsh, Lynne Bryant, Mike Bennett, Sonja Bennett, Linda Thebo, Bill Penn '63, Richard Witten '87, Joe Bertoldi '90, Jaspal Marahar, Andrew Lizmer, and Ted Huebner '02

MINNESOTA Upper Midwest Chapter Darrel Gonyea '61 1053 Peninsula Point Road, Shakope, MN 55379 w: 612-882-1112; e: GONYEALAND@aol.com

MISSOURI »-^—™—^ Greater Kansas City Metro Chapter Kyle E. Martin '74 16901 Meadow Lane, Belton, MO 64012-4112 w: 913-498-8088; e: kmartin@niilepostrans.com'' Sec'y: Joe Spencer '92 e: jspencer@go-onpoint.com

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group and will be held at the Top of the Riviera Hotel on the Strip. Las Vegas bookmakers are making Army a two-point favorite, but it is never wise to bet on the favorite in this game, as we all know.

In addition to the game, a brunch will be featured and a half time raffle to aid some of the Chapter initiatives. Tessa Carlson '91 indicated that the Chapter again will participate in sponsoring participation in the USNA Summer Seminar program.

President Brad Carlson '91 made mention of the sad fact that 14 Naval Academy graduates were casualties of the 11 September World Trade Center disaster (Ed's note: please see www.usna.com for more information.) On this sobering note, the meeting was closed. Beat Army!

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Patrick A. Von Zur Muehlen '90 12565 Larkwood Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146-4501 h: 314-878-1288; e: avonzurniuehlen@srob.com On 7 October 2001, a number of Alumni gathered at Westborough Country Club to celebrate (commiserate?) with Leah and Skip Giessing '73 on the occasion of his 50th birthday. Present were: Dorothy and John Kane '44. Mary Lou and Lloyd Kuhnmuench '45. Ann and Raese Simpson '61, Marie and Phil Saunders '62, Mary Beth and Jim Checkett '64, Janette Lohnian and Doug Rush '72, Gloria and Bob Berger '70, and Tina and Mike Dunham '70.

On 12 October 2001, a celebration of the birthday of the U.S. Navy was held at HQUSTRANSCOM, Scott AFB, Illinois. Senior Naval Officer present and main speaker was RADM Ed Fahy '70. Ed did his usual outstanding job. and he was piped into the hall along with John Kane. The side boys consisted of E-7"s and above. Also in attendance were Mike Dunham and Julie Zavodny '95.

On 13 October 2001. 30 Alumni and spouses celebrated Founder"s Day at the University Club.

Present were: Dorothy and John Kane "44, Jacque and Cliff Schoep '56, Marianne and Joe Sestric '60, Ann and Raese Simpson "61, Marie and Phil Saunders "62, Mary Beth and Jim Checkett "64.

Madge and Larry Meyer '67, Judi and Larry Hart '68, Tina and Mike Dunham "70, Dicki and Ed Fahy "70, Mary Ann and Ron Hill '70. Maggi and Rod Vaught '77, Greg Hightaian '80, Tonia and Rich Cassetta '84, Sonya and Alex Von Zur Muehlen '90, and Julie Zavodny "95. John Kane "44, senior Alumni read the orders founding the Academy and Ed Fahy '70 gave a rousing after-dinner speech.

On I December 2001, more than 50 Alumni, spouses, and Parents Club members joined their USMA counterparts at America's pub for the ArmyNavy game festivities. Navy won the party.

Due to space restrictions, these four pictures of the Navy Women's soccer team visit to St. Louis could not be included in last month's article.

NEW MEXICO Albuquerque Chapter Michael J. Petrofes '80 1916 Momingside Drive NE Albuquerque, NM 87110 h: 505-255-4253; e: petrofes@flash.net

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LCDR Thomas M. Owens '84, USNR 205 Colonial Ave., Albany, NY 12208-2404 h: 518-446-9278; e: towens@uswired4ed.net'**"

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2246 Darwin Circle, Henderson, NV 89014-3105 h: 702-433-7248; w: 702-433-2100 e: BCarlson@goidc.com Las Vegas Chapter meets monthly at a luncheon, usually on the third Tuesday of the month from 11:30 a.m.—1:30 p.m. The meeting place has been Landry's Seafood House, 2610 West Sahara Ave. Attending the October meeting on 20 October were: Bob Border '39. Ken Ruiz '43, Bill Lewis '45, Frank Sain '49, Bob Titus '49, Hal Lewis '52, Hugh Benton '52, John Sullivan '73, George Martinez '73, Tessa Carlson '91, and Brad Carlson '91.

The major item of discussion was the upcoming Army-Navy game. This year the hosts for the local get-together are the members of the local West Point

LT Robert V. Peyreigne '81, USNR 45 Bradley Road, Weston, CT 06883 b: 203-291-1021 e: robert.peyreigne@ubspainewebbercom Chapter Hotline: 1-800-234-USNA web site: www.NAANY.org Best wishes to our shipmates around the world and our froops in Afghanistan. The board of trastees of the Naval Academy Association of New York met on 19 November 2001 and elected a new slate of officers. The new officers are: President, Bob Peyreigne '81; Vice President, Jim Boyle '81; Secretary, Eric Armour '81; and Treasurer, Don Grennon '86. Vic Reiling '62 will be in charge of programs. Others not in attendance had expressed a willingness to help where needed. Bill Squires '75, Kayle Watson '85, and Tom Williams '88 will be called upon to lend us their expertise. Last, but certainly not least, several trastees and past officers volunteered to act as mentors to the new administration; they are: Gene Hemley '40, Richard Glickman '49, Paul Laric '49, Jim Hocking '53, Sam Greenberg '60, Brad Smith '62, Rob Black '63, and Richard Zino '67.

Our goal for this year is to increase membership and provide a variety of activities for Alumni living the New York Metro area. At publication time an outline of events for the coming year had been developed and was to be presented at our annual Holiday Party scheduled for 19 December 2001.

Among the events on the schedule are the ArmyNavy basketball game in February, a lecture sponsored by the Navy League in March, Fleet Week, and the Army-Navy Game at Giants Stadium in December. We will make a concerted effort to update these events on our Web site.

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www.naany.org, as well as the hotline number. Look for these sites to be updated after the New Year.

The new leadership team, frustees, and mentors are dedicated to reinvigorating NAA NY. To do this we need your help to continue to develop exciting events and to sfrengthen our common bonds. If you are interested in helping to rebuild the association contact Jim Boyle '81 (james.boyle@ubspw.com), at 800-243 4121 ext. 1057. If you are interested in membership contact Eric Armour '81 (earmour@ marakon.com) at 212-377-5009. Now is the time to renew your membership or join for thefirsttime.For a Umited time dues will remain at last year's rate ($30/ year). Starting late January they will go up to $50/year.

Let's make NAA NY work, join now.

Stone '96, Melissa and Steve Zip '92, Patty and Dave Smith '73, and Peg and me. Everyone had a good time until the second half kickoff retum by Army.

Bryan led some of the younger froops in the pushup drill after Navy scores but they obviously were not energetic enough.

Western New York Chapter CAPT Nelson A. Blish '69, USNR (Ret.) 3840 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618-3729 h: 716-248-9739; e: nelson.blish@kodak.com

NORTH CAROLINA Charlotte Chapter Bryan Dolan '76 5629 Laurium Road, Charlotte, NC 28226 h: 704-364-6451 As you have probably noticed, there has been no Chapter column for several months. The reason is simple—there just was not anything of significance to pass along. Right now I am sure all of you are trying to get ready for Christmas and with the temperatures for the past several weeks being in the high 70's, it seems a littie strange. Inasmuch as you are reading this well into 2002, I hope you had a marvelous holiday season and the start of a great New Year!

There have been a few things going on this fall, but unfortunately, for whatever reason, not many folks were able to participate. On 19 October, we had a "Dining Out" at Bistro 100 and five couples were able to make it. Those that enjoyed a good evening of simple good fellowship and conversation included Joyce and Bryan Dolan '76, Pat and Jack Meckler '62, Melissa and Steve Zip '92, Sivonne and Ryan Stone '96, and yours truly and my wife. Peg. Just as an aside, Ryan is the most recent (that means youngest) grad in our Chapter.

We did have our annual Veteran's Day Golf Outing arranged by Jeff Searcy '62 at Cedarwood CC; however, instead of our usual 20 to 25 players, there were only three of us. Joining Jeff were me and Walt Baskin '59 who had no ttouble being the winner. Unfortunately, with only three players there was no prize for winning—just bragging rights.

Veteran's Day Golf Outing Barbara and Paul Galentine '68 hosted the Army game TV party attended by Bryan Dolan '76 (Joyce arrived late). Bob Potter '79, Jim Donahue'62, Daphne and Tom O'Brien '71, Pat and Jack Meckler '62, Kay and Bob Majeski '62, Sivonne and Ryan

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Charlotte Chapter A few words about some of our members—Sivonne and Ryan Stone are our newest. Ryan is working for Duke Energy at McGuire Nuclear Station, and Sivonne teaches third (?) grade at Sardis Elementary in Union County. Melissa and Steve Zip are also quite new to Charlotte. Steve is with Home Finance and Mortgage. Business transfers have claimed a couple of our number Susan Valentine '89 and Dean Valentine '88 have been relocated to California with Wachovia but promise to retum.

Tracie and Tom LaTurno '74 have also moved; I think to Texas. I will update our total list and redistribute in late January. Last item—Bryan is working with the Alumni Association (with a big assist by Ryan Stone) to set up a Chapter Web page. Once it is up and ranning each of you will need to input all the necessary "bio" info because that will be our first line of communication within the Chapter Don't forget our casual luncheons at Sheraton Four Points at noon on the third Friday of each month. Join us for conversation and sea stories.

Tom Hutchins cthmph@bellsouth.net; 704-375-9046

Piedmont Triad Chapter LtCol Gary L. Beaver '77, USMCR 10 Silver Oak Court, Greensboro, NC 27455 h: 336-288-8792 e: gbeaver@adamskleemeiercom On 6 October the Chapter hosted Mr. John Fulton, a Pearl Harbor survivor, in a Founder's Day celebration. Mr. Fulton was a Marine Corporal stationed aboard ST Louis at the time of the attack. He gave a most informative description of his role as a 5/38 gun crew member and the activities of his ship during and after the attack. Enjoying his presentation were Wes Lindsey '49 and Marjie Lindsey, Teeny and John Anthony '60, Marie and Hal Cockerham '61, Doug Law '66, Bill Sellers '68, Joan and Bill Gregory '72, Jane and Gary Beaver '77.

Wes Lindsey's son, Bruce '82, also a USNA grad, and currentiy Commanding Officer of VS-29 aboard CARL VINSON, was interviewed for an article titled "Tankers in the Sky" that was published in the Washington Post and the Baltimore Sun. Check the papers' Web sites to leam more.

Out here in the heart of the Carolina Piedmont, we don't get much active duty news. To solve that.

Chapter President, Col Gary Beaver '77, USMCR will spend three weeks with the USEUCOM staff in Stuttgart, Germany. We're all saddened that Gary will have to watch the Army-Navy game on television in the heart of a U.S. Army enclave, but trast he'll represent us well.

Triangle Chapter Helmuts Feifs '66 Festive Fen Acres 6242 Dello St., Durham, NC 27712 h: 919-477-3148; e: vanags@mindspring.com On 27 October we hosted what we hope will be the first in a series of evenings of intellecmal discussion and fine food. Held at the Friday Center at UNC Chapel Hill, we were pleased to have as our guest speaker, Tom Kimmel '66. Tom is the grandson of the late ADM Husband E. Kimmel '04, who was the commander-in-chief of the Pacific Fleet on 7 December 1941. He gave an excellent talk entitled "A Comparison of the Pearl Harbor Attack and the 11 September Attacks." Tom held the rapt attention of his 70-plus member audience from area military related groups and educational organizations, sprinkling in bits of wry humor as he annotated similarities and differences between the attacks. One difference that Tom applauds is the, so far, absence of any effort to lay blame for the 11 September attacks on one or more scapegoats.

Tom detailed the dozen or so federal govemment investigations into military preparedness at Pearl Harbor, including the failure of the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations to disseminate intelligence reports derived from the U.S.'s decoding of Japan's secret code to ADM Kimmel and LTG Walter C. Short, U.S. Army Commander, Hawaiian Department. By the end of his presentation, Tom had persuaded most of the audience, including many hardliners when it comes to commander's accountability, of the justness of his lifelong quest to have the United States Congress exonerate and restore the military ranks of his grandfather and LTG Short posthumously, an action supported by the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association and the subject of a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2002. We also enjoyed additional camaraderie and intellecmal stimulation during a spirited question and answer session after Tom's formal presentation. In short, we all had a marvelous evening, and Tom Kimmel set the bar very high indeed for speedcers in our future chapter events.

The beautiful moming of 17 November provided the perfect backdrop for the first (and hopefiiUy annual) Army-Navy Alumni Shoot-Off. The Triangle Area Goats and Black Knights met to do battle at pistol range number one. North Carolina National Guard Training Facility, Camp Butner At stake was the Commander's Pistol Supremacy Cup, the first year for this award. The Marine and Naval warriors Andy Finlayson '66, John Scott '67 and his guest Bill Lindsey (a former Army officer and valuable asset), Gary Lew '60, and Helmuts Feifs '66 were assured of victory when only one Woo Poo arrived to meet the challenge. We were again to leam the bitter lesson that appearances can be deceiving and victory can be elusive. After an important safety lecture by Andy, we laid out our weapons, checked our safety gear, and got in a few important sea stories... "Well after I ran out of ammo, I just threw the gun at..." We then noticed that Chris Valentine, USMA' 82, had opened his weapons case. It contained several pistols all gleaming, oiled, clearly used, and more like surgical instruments than our salty sidearms. We were in ttouble! Andy led the valiant USNA pistoleros and the lone Woop through several rounds of slow, timed, and rapid fire.

Scattergrams became tighter, gophers rested easier, jams cleared, and alibis resolved. We counted, we conferred, and we almost used our #2 pencils, the result was clear. Based on the corporate score, all

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Navy scores summed and age of weapon added in, the Navy barely squeaked by. But based on the fact that there was only one Woop, we gamely and charitably decided to call it a draw. A good time was had by all, and we look forward to defending our frophy and finding oiu martial roots.

The Chapter meets for lunch on the first Friday of each montii at Newton's Southwest Restaurant, at the Harrison Avenue exit of 1-40 in Cary. For Membership information, call Joe Matza at 919-816-8050.

OHIO Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Chapter Michael F. Simon '73 757 Maidstone Court, Cincinnati. OH 45230-3827 h: 513-231-3174; e; msimon757@aol.com

Cleveland Chapter CAPT A.O. Rule HI '50, USNR (Ret.)

USN , Brian Wittick '84 USN, and Mike Sisley Army '89. Pat and Roy Girod '53, and Sandy and Ed Tipshus '54 took advantage of the balmy weather and attended the game in Philadelphia.

Each team had about 30 local rooters apiece, and the crowd lively and spirited. Beat Army'.

Ed Tipshus '54 Navy Drum and Bugle Corp at the University of Toledo

Toledo Chapter Robert J. Lauer '45 3825 Sulphur Spring Rd., Toledo, OH 43606-2325 h: 419-536-4462; w; 419-475-2061 e: rjonlauer@aol.com On the weekend of 26-27 October the Toledo Chapter along with the Navy League Council participated in numerous Navy activities. A dinner was held at the Toledo Club on Friday evening to honor the CNO, ADM Vemon Clark, USN and his wife, Connie. ADM Clark was the speaker Earlier in the day he had addressed 98 Navy recruiters at the University of Toledo Dorman Theater

90 Pheasant Run, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 h: 440-247-4379; w: 440-247-5100 x328 e: raleIII@aol.com

CAPT Wm. "Mick" Taylor '68, USMC (Ret.)

Those attending were: Teresa and Matt Edic '92, Jim Emmitt '87, Deborah and Bill Fell '78, Lisa and Wayne Hallenbeck '71, Joan and Ralph Hubbard '82, Lee Anne Lambert '87, Fred Lucci '78, Scotty McCasland '62, Jerry O'DonneU '61, Debbie and Russ Puppe '66, Karen and Mick Taylor '68 with Michelle Taylor and Barry Knack, Greg Veragamini '92 with Malissa Delisora, and Jim Waddell '71. Also joining us from Wright Patterson Air Force Base in a respite from Security Training were: Debbie Drabeim '93, Lowell McClintock USN, Michael Schwarze USN, Joe Valecru '89

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h: 405-235-0234; e: cccusn@aol.com Tblsa Chapter CDR Harry V. Rouse TV '77, USN (Ret.) 2623 East 33 Place, Tulsa, OK 74105-2334 h: 918-748-8650; e: HVRouse@aol.com

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Columbus/Central Ohio Chapter 850 Katherines Wood Drive Columbus, OH 43235 w: 614-416-3501; fi 614-416-3668 e: wmtaylor@greartandinsurance.com The Chapter and Navy supporters gathered together with local West Point graduates and rooters to view the 102nd Army-Navy football game on Saturday, 1 December 2001 in Darby's Bar located in the Hyatt on Capitol Square in downtown Columbus (just across from the State Capitol). We enjoyed a great tailgate buffet with libations, as we cheered on our winless Navy football team. Army won the first half, and Navy won the second half; unfortunately, they don't keep score that way. Navy (and Army) both had their ration of errors in their efforts at play. We were unable to offset two early Army touchdowns during the first quarter, and although the team played their hearts out, the final score was 26 to 17. One shining light was that Navy only had one five-yard penalty while Army racked up about 45 yards. Unformnately, the one Navy illegal motion penalty cost us a touchdown, which was called back, and we had to setrte for a field goal. Army ranning back the opening kickoff of the second half for a touchdown did not help matters. Navy did break one record, and that was losing all games in a season since 1883 when they only played one game! As we search for a new football coach, we can look forward to winning some games next year, since we did a lot of character development this last season.

OKLAHOMA Oklahoma City Chapter CAPT Charles C. Coley '34, USN (Ret.) 411 NW 14th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73103-3510

Jim Black'56, Mrs. Clark, and CNO ADM Vernon Clark at the Navy League dinner at the Toledo Club

CNO, ADM Vernon Clark, USN with Navy League members at dinner in his honor On Saturday morning the Admiral was the speaker at the induction of the new President of the University of Toledo, Dr Frank Johnson, who is his brother-in-law.

The Superintendent of the Naval Academy, VADM John Ryan '67, and the Commandant of Midshipmen arrived Saturday for the Navy-University of Toledo football gaune played that evening. Navy barely lost by one point, but played a fine game.

Three Admirals: Commandant, Superintendent, CNO and his wife The Academy Dram and Bugle Corps attended and played at a local high school game Friday evening as well as at the Navy tailgate tent before the Toledo game. They were hosted by the Naval Academy Parents Club of northwest Ohio. Most arrangements were made by Jim Black '56, who is president of the Navy League Council.

Bruce G. Thompson '73 8425 N.W. Copeland St., Portland, OR 97229 h: 503-292-8833; w: 503-226-6491 e: brace@btelderlaw.com Web site: http://usnaaa.com/Chapters/US/OR October Luncheon The Chapter met for our monthly luncheon on the 10 October 2001. Attending the luncheon were Joan and Jack Barrett '43, Dave Beadling '48, John Frerichs ' 50, Jim Leiser' 51, Jerry Rosette '51, Paul Hemer '58, Jake McMichael '58, Butch Bewick '62, David Lutes '63, Max Day '64, Alex 'Tex" Harkins '67, Ed Hepp '67, Cal Meek '67, Doug Bomarito '68, Joe Kavale '68, MarkCooksey '71, Brace Thompson '73, Ken Fink '80, Lee Hall '80, Kurt Storey '84, Scott Bowmer '87, Travis Cooley '98 and guests, Joe Benson, Mary and Graham Coombes (whose daughter is Melissa Coombes '01), Kristi Kindred, and Norm Maves of The Oregonian.

Our guest speaker was Travis Cooley '98 who drove down that moming in less than ideal weather conditions to give us a brief on the recovery and retum to the U.S. of the EP-3 that was forced to land in Chinese territory earlier this year He had great photos of the EP-3 being taken apart and stuffed into the Russian AN-124 aircraft that the Chinese required us to lease instead of using our own C-5. Following the brief, Travis answered questions about the recovery, and any non-classified questions that he could about his squadron and the EA-6B aircraft that they fly. Attending our luncheon for the first time was Max Day '64.

November Luncheon The Chapter met for our monthly luncheon on the 14 November 2001. Attending the luncheon were Ken Lissy '45, Dave Beadling '48, John Frerichs '50, Jim Leiser '51, Gerry Rosette '51, John DeZell '55, Don Beatty '57, Jake McMichael '58, Michael Hartman '59, Pete Rolloson '63, Joan and Jack Kohl '65, Don Haslett '66, Alex "Tex" Harkins '67, Ed Hepp '67, Doug Bomarito '68, Joe Kavale '68, Denny Young '68, John Holewa '70, Mark Cooksey '71, Skip Phipps '73, Meriie and Bruce Thompson '73, Doug Ballard '74, Jim

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Loeffler' 78, Ken Fink' 80, Scott Fitzpatrick' 80, Mark Middleton '81, Doug Cooper' 86, Scott Bowmer' 87, and guests Mitchell Platman and Deena Platman.

There was no scheduled speaker, so Doug Bomarito '68 solicited any suggestions or complaints that members may have so that he can present them at the upcoming USNA Alumni Association Board of Trustees meeting. Merle and Bruce Thompson '73 brought as guests Mitchell Platman and his mother, Deena. A delightful young man, Mitchell knew in the fourth grade that he wanted to be the commanding officer of a nuclear submarine.

Look for Mitchell in the Class of 2014! Attending our luncheon for the first time was John Holewa '70 and my First Class Year roommate Denny "Kanaka" Young '68.

Personal Notes For those of you who missed it, the 29 October 2001 addition of The Oregonian, the "Health and Fitness" section had a wonderful article about our own John Besson '35. John walks five miles, twice a week, at a local high school track accumulating over 2,000 miles a year He has participated in the State Games of Oregon, and has finished the Portland Marathon; a possible second marathon might be on ticket for John"s 90th birthday BZ, John!

Army-Navy Game Oh well, there is always next year This year's Army-Navy Game viewing party was again hosted by the local Chapter of the U.S. Military Academy Alumni. As last year, the party was at the Columbia Aviation Association club house located south of Portland at the Aurora Airport. The West Point Alumni once again did a superb job of decorating and were very good hosts.

The Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter meets for lunch the second Wednesday of every month at The Georgian Room Restaurant, Meier & Frank 10th Floor, Downtown Portland, 6th and Alder, at 11:30 a.m. Please join us. Call Brace Thompson '73 (503-292-8833) for any additional information, or check our Webster Joe Kavale '68

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PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia Chapter Paul James '81 323 Minuteman Drive Collegeville, PA 19426-3494 w: 610-669-6700; e: USNAPhil@Yahoo.com http://www.usna.com/Chapters Elections for the Philadelphia Chapter Officers and Board of Directors are scheduled for 30 June 2002 via mail. We have openings for President, Vice President of Events, Chapter Secretary, Shipmate Correspondent, as well as Directors. If you are interested in becoming involved with the Chapter Board, please contact Clay Henry '82 (LerzC@ aol.com) before 7 April 2002 at 610-948-6998 in the evening.

The holidays have come and gone. The Philadelphia Chapter Board of Directors has planned a diverse schedule of events. For more information, visit the Philadelphia Chapter Web page at www.usna.com.

Upcoming Events sponsored by USNA AA of Philadelphia 1 Febraary: Navy Boxing Smoker, Willow Grove NAS 12 Febraary: Chapter Membership Telethon 9 March: USNA Info Day, Ft. Washington 20 April: Fonthill Museum Tour, Bucks Co. 4 May: A-N Golf Challenge, Limekiln Golf 5 May; VFMA&C Regimental Parade 19 May; Parent-Appointee Day 15 September: Air Showâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Thunderbirds 10 October: Founders Day Dinner A mailing to dues paid members will precede USNA AA of Philadelphia events. Anyone interested in helping to run events throughout the year, please contact Keith Smith '74 (KSmith@ Prodesco.com) News Input: Philadelphia Chapter news input for the Shipmate should be emailed to Paul H. James '81 at (USNAPhil@yahoo.com)

152 Springlakes Drive, Martinez, GA 30907 h: 706-860-6430; e: jrobe92528@aol.com To join, contact Sec'y/Tres: LtCol Michael C. Stevens '59, USAF (Ret.) 900 Big Lick Hollow Road New Haven, KY 40051 -6211 h: 502-549-3610; e: mstevens@bardstown.com Shipmate inputs to: Mike Stroop '54 138 Cantebury Drive, Madison, AL 35758 e: pstroop@earthlink.net Chapter Web site: www.clik.to/rvnews Watts Bar Watts Bar was great fun, well attended but cold and windy. We had a storm one night that downed several trees and even blocked access in and out ofthe campground. We were without power for the better part of one day but it did not take long for all that to be fixed. No damage to any of the units reported.

1 have to admit that I did a stupid thing on departure.

After hooking up my toad I took off with it in park.

The first few feet were gravel, so I really did not notice anything, but I was up to speed by the time I reached the paved area; it didn't take long to figure out. In less than 100 feet I had two new tires down to the steel belt. Let me tell you, park works just fine.

FYI two new front tires for a Saturn ran $162.78, and a 300-mile trip home on a Sunday with square ones lets you know that there are no other choices.

Marion and Frank Conery '58 did join us but were a day late. This prompted a take off of the often seen "58 IS GREAT" banner that anyone that reads Shipmate has seen even if you don't do the text part of the Class of '58. You will always find several of these guys someplace in the world with this big flag that proclaims the great Class of '58.

Well, taking off on that, several of us headed up by Terry Sutherland '54 thought that a "'58 IS LATE" might fit the situation at Watts Bar We knew that Frank would never submit it to Shipmate on his own, so we have done it for him. I just hope that some of his Classmates read our column for news that they will not find in their own column.

Pittsburgh Chapter William E. Otto '71 4105 Tartan Court, Mun-ysville, PA 15668-1045 h: 724-325-4281; w: 412-856-3500 e: Figaro4105@aol.com

PHILIPPINES Philippines Chapter CAPT Rafael V. Dacanay '76, PN

Bruce Thompson '73 and Mitchell Pluuiian

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Apt. F5E JOQ, Bonifacio Naval Station Makati City, Philippines h; 632-894-4121; w/fi 632-815-3420 x6458 e: rvd76@yahoo.com Sec'y; LCDR Julianito Bucayan '85, PN Head, Info Systems Office AFPRSBS, Camp Aguinaldo, QC p: 911-4071 x275;e:jun@nisfmil.phand mleague @ compass .com.ph

'58 is late.

The Hebbards I was in Titusville last month and visited Bev and Lee Hebbard '53 at the Great Outdoors, Bev had just leamed, after a full body MRI, that her body is Shipmate, January-February 2002

fiill of cancer. It is treatable but not curable. When I was there her spirits were up, and she was prepared for her fight. I've got to tell you these women, and I am referring to Sue and Bev, are remarkable.

1 don't think that I could keep up the fight with news like that. I have Bev's permission to relay the facts as I know them since she believes that facts are necessary to prevent rumors. At this point, she is looking at two to five years, and her goal is to celebrate her 50 year anniversary with Lee and their children. She will do it. My observation was that this is harder for Lee than for Bev. I am sure that in private moments that both have difficulty. I know that all Chapter members, whether you have met Bev or not, join me in praying for them.

More Come Arounds

offices. Congress has mandated 4,000 Midshipmen, but as of late September enrolhnent was at 4,123. One company and some company staffs are living in Ricketts Hall where visiting teams were quartered and putting Midshipmen up in the basement is being explored.

This year, the Academy is experiencing a higher yield in the percentage of people who come in and stay. This year, only 63 Midshipmen were lost during Plebe Summer NAPS is having the same experience, with 365 Midshipmen candidates entering this year and only nine dropping out.

A recent innovation is the retum to two shipboard summer cruises plus the pro-TRAMID training and orientation 2/C year for each Midshipman.

Over the years competing demands for summer special assignments or summer school had infringed Key West and Titusville are coming up soon. on cruise participation, but that trends is being reversed.

Those Midshipmen needing summer school do it on Please check the Terry Web for the latest poop.

Things are happening at home that I have shared their own leave time rather than in lieu of a cmise. with members as we meet but do not rise to the Bruce then went on to tell us a little about NAPS level of Chapter News. 1 will not go into it here, and the Midshipmen candidates for whom he is rebut if you notice how I always end my column, you sponsible. He was proud to let us know that the will see a change this month.

NAPS has the fourth highest football team SAT Mike and Cricket scores in the country, the Naval Academy team is first! Class work is intensive, with the candidates taking physics, chemistry, English, and two math classes every day. There are four paid tutors on staff plus volunteers to help those who are having academic RHODE ISLAND problems. In all, NAPS provides an outstanding leaming environment. About 51 % of the NAPsters Newport Chpter are minorities, and most ofthe USNA minority MidADM James R. Hogg '56, USJ shipmen come through NAPS. 2556 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871 NAPS has a sponsor program similar to the one at 401-841-2625 Annapolis, and it is a big deal. There are Midshipmen In case you haven't paid your dues yet, it's that candidates from all over the country, many too geotime of year. Active Duty-$10; All otiiers-$20. Make graphically distant from a good family base. They will checks payable to: NAAA Newport. come to your house to do laundry, eat all of your food Our guest speaker for this September meeting was plus some, and really are just looking for a place to CAPT Bruce Bole '78. Brace graduated with a get away on weekends. CAPT Bole encourages us all bachelor of science degree in Operations Analysis. to join in the program and sponsor a Midshipman canHe received his designation as Naval Aviator in didate. I've included a sign-up form with this news1980 and served several tours in the "Viking" anti- letter, so please get with the program. It will make submarine community. In May 1989, Captain Bole you young at heart again! Not a bad frade off! reported to the Air Force's Air and Command Staff Joining us for the first get together of the season College where he graduated with distinction; he also were: Sid Merrill '34 and Terry Winiarski and their eamed his master's degree in political science from guests Ed and Marguerite Fogarty, Brovni Taylor Auburn University, graduating with honors. He then '34, Trina and Tom Weschler '39, Cathy and Tim returned to the Air Anti-Submarine community, and Moore '45, Benny and Ken Lyons '46, Mary and Jack on 20 Febraary 1991, during operation Desert Bumey USMA '46, Wirt Thayer '47, Earie Trickey Storm, he became the first S-3 pilot to successfully '47, Maggie and Frank Snyder '48, Sumner Moore engage and desfroy a hostile surface vessel. In June '48, Muriel and Roger Buck '50, Pud and Bob 1998, CAPT Bole reported to the Academy as Connelly '52, Tom Lyons '52, Anne and Jim Hogg Deputy Commandant of Midshipmen and adjunct '56, Jane and Howard Burdick '56, Betty and ethics professor He left Annapolis in June 2001 to Charles Silvia '57, Ben Katz '57, Wayne Robmson take command of the Naval Academy Prep School '58, Jim Brick '71, Kathy and Bruce Bole '78, (NAPS) here in Newport.

Rainham and Steve Rowe '87, Katie and Jim CAPT Bole opened his remarks by confirming Hamilton '96, and associate members G^ne "Bushy" that each of us definitely had a better, harder, Henry '39, George Smith, and Jane and Ron Bogle. tougher Plebe Year than today's Midshipmen, but Factoid: Wondering what Class moniker to use then again, it's always been that way, hasn't it! He on the Classes of 2000 through 2001 ? The decision went on to look at some of the changes that was made that they shall be known as the "oughts," occurred between his Midshipman days and his as in the Class of ought two!

Deputy Commandant days. He estimated that about Do you want to make a difference in a young 89% ofthe routine remains unchanged. They still person's career? Would you like to help guide a get up and march demerits, go to football games, Midshipman/Cadet candidate towards success? Do work hard, and can be unruly and still don't like you miss having sailors or marines to mentor? authority. They are also hard working, serious, If the answer to any of these questions is yes, determined, and have a purpose. In other words, then.. .The U.S. Naval Academy Preparatory School they're the same as they have always been. is looking for Officers and their families to sponHe spoke briefly about what's going on stracmrally sor Midshipman/Cadet Candidates for the '01 at the Academy. The sixth wing, the largest in NAPS Academic Year September to May. For more Bancroft, is down for revamping, a lot of people information please contact Senior Chief Orso, Seare living on cots now. Senior enlisted rooms were nior Enhsted Advisor at 841-2677; email sponsorÂŽ taken away, and they were put in with the Company naps.edu or LTCol Danny Ray USMC, NAPS Officers. A lot of die Batt Officers don't have their own Shipmate, January-Febraary 2002

Executive Officer at 841 -2693. If you are interested, please provide the following information: Last, First Ml, Rank, Service Address Home phone. Work phone. Email address How many Midshipmen Candidates would you like to Sponsor?

Preferences: Male, Female, Athlete, etc.

Additional Requests (Athletic Interests, Hobbies, etc.)

NAPs football team will be facing the Military Academy Prep School at Prichard Field on 10 November at 1:30 p.m. in their final game of the season. It should be a great game so lets show these youngsters the kind of support they deserve from the Newport Chapter of the Alumni Association! Call 841-4732 for more info.

It is my sad duty to report the death of Nancy, wife of Randy Totten '61, on 24 October 2001.

Randyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;please accept our deepest condolences.

Our guest speaker this month was CDR Buzz Waltman USN (JAG). Buzz is currently on the staff of the Naval War College. He is a 1976 graduate of Bryant College in Smithfield, RI; received his law degree from Westem New England School of Law in Springfield, MA, and in July 1994 was awarded an LL.M degree in intemational law from the University of San Diego Law School.

Buzz talked to us about the Defense Institute of Intemational Legal Studies (DHLS) located here in Newport, an organization that he directed until his recent transfer to the War College. DHLS was authorized by Congress in FY 1991 as a result of the collapse of the Soviet Union and was intended to help them understand our democratic ways.

The heart of DHLS is the EIMET program.

Expanded Intemational Military Education and Training Program, which emphasizes Military Justice Systems; Protection of Human Rights; Civilian Conttol of the Military; Disciplined Military Operations and Defense Resource Management.

Working closely with the State Department, a relationship is established between DIILS and the host country to conduct an EEVIET seminar in the host country. Before seminar content is developed, a DIILS team visits the host country to leam about the culture, the people, the military, the govemment and the problems they face on a day-to-day basis. The host country participates in developing the specific curriculum for their country. Members of all U.S. Military services, the Coast Guard and civilian specialists conduct the seminars. Programs are designed for 40 to 60 executive personnel from military and civilian govemment positions. The program and all written materials are provided in the language requested and when necessary, classroom presentations are conducted using simultaneousfranslations.DHLS teams have presented programs to over 13,500 people in 75 countries.

CDR Waltman's presentation was followed by a lively question and answer period.

Joining us for our October dinner meeting were Sid Merrill '34 and Terry Winiarski, their guest Renata Adams, Brown Taylor '34, Cathy and Tim Moore '45, Dody Sinclair, Dot and Fred Stevenson '46, Benny and Ken Lyons '46, and their guests John and Murry Edwards, Wirt Thayer '47, Mary Scares and Earle Trickey '47, Frank Snyder '48, Phil Conley '50, Pud and Bob Connelly '52, Tom Lyons '52, Jim Conway '55, Ben Katz '57 and his guests. Bill and Betsy Yale, Peter Tarpgaard '59, Bobbi and Jim Wright '58, Barbara and Joe Strasser '63, Rae and Jay Hickey '80, and associate members George Smith, Fred and Carol-Ann Lantz, Charles

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Bennett D. Katz becat@earthlink.net 6 Haskell Avenue, Newport, RI 02840

SOUTH CAROLINA Charleston Chapter CAPT James E. Welsch '67, USN (Ret.) 1093 Deleisseline Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 h: 843-849-1979; e: jamesew@awod.com http://home.sc.rr.com/mitt/navy Monday, 19 November Luncheon Meeting Our guest speaker at the November Alumni luncheon was CDR Sue Plowman, USN, commanding officer of the Charleston Navy Brigade. Sue discussed the Navy's corrections system in general terms and briefed the Chapter on her command.

Attendees were Walt Robinson '42, Mac Matthew '48, Gene Dunaway '50, Dave Emerson '50, Dick Dalla Mura '51, Mac Cramer '53, Tom Mayberry '53, and Dick Wright '53, Jim Blandford '55, George Lisle '58, Larry Fulton '62, John Nuemberger '64, Jim Welsch '67, Bill Nold '71, Jim Beltz '73, Bob Jordan '80, DeAnna Adams '94, Alan Silver, Rich Stein, and associate Bill Dull '01.

Army vs. Navy Football An enthusiastic group gathered at the home of Lynn and Jim Beltz '73 on Saturday, 1 December to watch the Army-Navy game from Philadelphia.

Although the game itself was disappointing, the Chapter was pleased to welcome several members of the Class of 2001 who are attending nuclear propulsion training, as well as one en route to flight training at Pensacola.

Attendees were Joyce and Gene Dunaway '50, Cathie and Dick Dalla Mura '51, Janie and Al Baciocco, Fuzzy Knight, Bill Lawler, Minnie and Tom Mayberry '53, Sue and Bob North, Sue and Jim Rodgers '53, Noel and Jim Blandford '55, Nancy and Ed Newbegin '55, Nancy and Jim Flatley '56 with Jim's mother Dottie '29, Ann Hofbauer and Ed Parent '56, Darleene and Bill Scott '56, Barbara and Ron Baker '57, Jackie and Jimmie Moore '57, Gail and John Nolan '57, Jan and Bob Giuffreda '61, Susan and Ollie Oliver '61, Mollie and Dave Belton '62, Larry Fulton '62, Sylvia and Joe Gamboa '62, Sue and John Nuemberger '64, Sue and Jim Welsch '67, Lynn and Jim Beltz '73 (host) and daughters, Denny Simon '77, Athene and Bob Jordan '80, DeAnna Adams '94, George Adams '01, John Cobura '01, Pete Hayden '01, Mike Kolodner '01, Maggi and Bill Dull (associate '01), and several guests including Linda Wohfeil, USMA '99 mother Chapter luncheons are usually held the third Monday of each month at the Omar Shrine Temple facility, adjacent to Patriot's Point in Mount Pleasant.

No reservation needed. If you are visiting from out of town, contact a member for directions and, by all means, come and give us the pleasure of your company.

Palmetto Chapter William B. Swent '88 Leatherwood, Walker, Todd & Mann, PC. 100 E. Coffee St., RO. Box 87 Greenville, SC 29602-0087 w: 864-242-6440; e:WSwent@LWTM.com Rather than bring up less than jubilant memories, let's just say that there was a good tumout of Chapter members in conjunction with the local Pointer (as in Woo Poo) chapter on a December aftemoon at Wild Wings Cafe in Greenville. Valiant and vocal attendees included: Vince Hart' 54, Norm Pigeon '61, Jim Edwards '67, Bob deHol '68, Don Olsen '71, Jack Kirby '72, Don Baldwin '74, Cari Sharperson '76, Fred Dimitrew '80, John Hamann '84, William Swent '88, Warren Schultz '91, Doug Baker '93, Dave Chlebnik '94, Karl Eari (parent '99), and loyal significant others. The Dark Ages have started but oaths of participation were given by the present to celebrate something this coming spring! Stay tuned for Chapter plans!

The Chapters next events will feature a scheduled visit by U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association President/CEO, George P. Watt Jr. '73, on 31 January 2002. Activities planned include a golf outing with Jim Gay '79 coordinating and a dinner at Sun City synchronized by Bill Pendley '58. Contact Rich Weidman '63 (Weidman@ISLC.Net), secretary, for details. Beat Army!

Rich Weidman

TENNESSEE Chattanooga Chapter Charles T. Higgins '64 RO. Box 15427, Chattanooga, TN 37415-0427 h: 423-877-0776 x l l ; fi 423-874-0852 r: 423-886-1111; o: 423-877-0776 xll e: cthiggins64@home.com

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Low Country Chapter John R. Rodman Jr., '66 30 Persimmon Place Hilton Head Island, SC 29926-2868 h: 843-342-2856; e: jrodman@hargray.com The Low Country Chapter had a huge turnout for this year's Army-Navy Game party. More than 40 Navy Alumni and their friends and families joined a lesser number of USMA supporters at a local Hilton Head Island pub to view the game.

While the outcome was not to our liking; we did win the party. The Navy songbooks that Denny Tomlin '63 brought were put to repeated and raucous use.

Among those in attendance were: Hazel and George Whitmyre '36, Betty Childers '39, Anne and Stan Kerkering '39, Grace and Ralph Parker '47, Beth and Joe Curl '48, Norm Altman '49, Daniel Daniels '49, Gloria and John Stacey '57, Debbie and Bob Mason '57, Anne and Bill Pendley '58, Jeanne and George Stubbs '58, Arden and Lee Polhill '58, Dick Burgess '60, Cindy and Denny Tomlin '63, Rich Weidman '63, John Rodman '66, Candy and Bill Spadafora '66, Jane and Pete Hyers '77 and their two sons, Nancy and Jim Gay '79, and Seth Kovensky '93 and his daughter, Hanna.

Knoxville-Oak Ridge Chapter CDR A. Jerry Popp '62, USN (Ret.) 106 Heron Court, Vonore, TN 37885 h: 865-483-0258; e: PoppJ@pathwayb.com

Memphis Chapter CAPT Edward A. Lyons '69, USNR 2557 Park Creek Cove, Germantown, TN 38139 h: 901-755-1286

Nashville Chapter CDR John F. Ohlinger '69, USN (Ret.) 880 Lakemont Drive, Nashville, TN 37220-2124 h: 615-370-1441; w: 800-242-8613 e: johlinger@worldnet.att.net

TEXAS North Texas Chapter LCDR James M. Bethmann '77, USNR 2203 Creekside Circle South, Irving, TX 75063 w: 214-954-1834; e: jim.bethmann@komferry.com Kurt Metcalf '91 Advanced Technology Practice Korn/Ferry Intemational, 2100 McKinney Ave. Suite 1800, Dallas, TX 75201 w: 214-954-1834 x 3014; fi 214-954-1027 Web site: http://www.kornferry.com

South Carolina Midlands Chapter

South Texas Chapter

Rev. Aris P. Metrakos '78 9 Baying Hound Way, BIythewood, SC 29016-8743 h: 803-786-8100; e: navyjenkins@mindspring.com Web site: www.members.aol.com/usnaaasc

LCDR Lawrence S. Stovall II '84, USNR

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2427 Wilderness Wood, San Antonio, TX 78231 h; 210-493-4377; e: mysabrina@aol.coin

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Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Lynn A. Wegner '65 6909 Northhampton Way, Houston TX 77055 w: 713-263-8001 x265 e: lwegner@rectorseal.coin 2 November Meeting Jim Durkin, a former U.S. Army officer who served in the Mekong Delta during the Vietnam War as an advisor to the ARVN, spoke on the Vietoamization program, its successes and failures.

Jim is currently a partner with Deloitte & Touche LLP. The following shipmates attended the luncheon Zeb Alford "48, Chris Nichols "61, Marty Block "64, Fred Schlemmer "65, Rob Brown "65, Lynn Wegner '65, Bart Jealous "65, Rick Miller "68, Peter VanDerlofske "68, Mike Smith "69, Tom Wojciechowski "69, Royce Engler "73, Vince Hartmann "81, Rob Gibbs "92, and Bao Vinh "96.

7 December Meeting Ron Hatchett, the director of the Center for International Smdies at The University of St. Thomas in Houston, spoke on the war in Afghanistan and other global issues. Dr Hatchett, USAFA "66, served for 20 years as an Air Force officer with operational assignments in fighter and reconnaissance wings and staff positions. His comments on futtire U.S. commitments in the Middle East were most interesting. The following shipmates attended the luncheon Ed Potter "41, Jack Keller "44, Zeb Alford "48, Paul Riley "48, Charlie Chavarria "56, John Holt '57, Dick Westphal '59, Buddy Wellborn '59, Roy Hughes '60, Chris Nichols "61, Curt Gibby "61, Marty Green "63, Jeff Hogan "64, Marty Block '64, Erik Woods "64, John Kendall "64, Rob Brown '65, Fred Schlemmer '65, Bart Jealous "65, Paul Marshall '65, Lynn Wegner '65, Al Costlow '68, Rick Miner '68, Ron Lemon '68, Rich Bulger '69, Tom Wojciechowski '69, Doug Bateman '70, Ed Klein '72, Andy Howard '75, Alan Wilde '82, Ron Gibbs '92, and Mark Early '94.

Navy Basketball vs Rice The Navy men's basketball team came to Houston to open their season against the Rice University Owls on 16 November Prior to the game, we scheduled a reception at the Rice NROTC building. The event was catered by Nina and Edd Hendee, parents of Edd Hendee Jr. '99 and owners of The Taste of Texas restaurant. The event was attended by Chris Nichols '61, Marty Block '64, Jeff Hogan '64, Rob Brown '65, Paul Marshall '65, Lynn Wegner '65, Rick Miller '68, Peter VanDerfofske '68, Rich Bulger '69, Gib Staudt '70, Vince Hartmann '81, Dallas Johnson '72, and Andy Howard '75. Navy rallied in the final 50 seconds to make it very close, but lost 75-72.

Navy-Army Football Game We had over 100 fans (Alumni, parents, and friends) gathered at SRO Sports Bar to watch the Navy-Army football game—agonizing through the 26-17 loss. Shipmates at the event included Tom Watt '46, Zeb Alford '48, Curt Gibby '61, John Kendall '64, Rob Brown '65, Lynn Wegner '65, Paul Marshall '65, Don Roesh '67, Hal Dantone "68, Rich Bulger '69, Steve Joens '71, Ed Klein "72, Royce Engler '73, Bob Shary '73, Vince Hartmann '81, Alan Wilde '82, and Mark Russ '83.

Chapter News Alan Wilde '82(awilde@pdq.net) lives in northwest Houston with his wife, Joan, and three children.

Alan recentiy left a start-up in San Francisco that lost venture funding as a result of 11 September He is curtently looking for a general/operating manager

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position or senior marketing role with a company closer to home. He can be contacted at his email address above. ...Mark Early '94 (mearly@ reliant.com) reports dial he is working in Reliant Energy's M.B.A. "rotational" program. Mark eamed his M.B.A. degree from Texas A&M in December 2000. Mark lives in Sugar Land, TX, with his wife, Nicole, and their four-month-old son, Brendan Thomas Early. Mark can be reached via email.

Business Network Meetings Several of our USNA shipmates are members of The Academy Network (a Houston-based business network group consisting of graduates from USNA, USMA, and USAFA). Our twice-monthly breakfast meetings are currently held at 7:30 a.m. on the first Tuesday and third Friday of every month at the Metropolitan Racquet Club. If you're interested, please call Bart Jealous '65 (281 -362-8220), send me an email, or visit our Web site (www.e-academies.net).

Visitors are always welcome.

Chapter Meetings Chapter meetings are usually held on the first Friday of every month (1 February, 1 March, 5 April, and 3 May) at Brennan's Restaurant (11:30 a.m. refreshments, and noon-1 p.m. lunch). Our annual Chapter Dinner (for Alumni, spouses, guests, and the USNA Parents' Club members) will be held in early June—more details to come. Please join us! For any additional information on any item in this column, please call me at 713-750-8868 or send an email to kleinl985@aol.com.

Ed Klein '72

UTAH/IDAHO/ MONTANAAVYOMING Intermountain NA Alumni Chapter J. Kevin Dolan '71 2415 East 10305 South, Sandy, UT 84092-4416 h: 801-942-7240; e: kdolan@fonix.com Army-Navy Game, 1 December 2001—Iggy's Sports Bar, Salt Lake City, UT Our local Navy Chapter and Parents Club made a good showing at this year's Army-Navy game. There were more than 40 USNA Grads, Blue & Gold officers. Navy friends, spouses, and kids who gathered with the Army bunch at Iggy's Sports Bar in Salt Lake City.

We had many regulars and several newcomers respond to our four-state snail and e-mailing.

Bill Whittiesey "59. Dan Schill '87. and Jon Suavely '98 and his wife, Karla, and Fred Orchard '73 Attendees included Alumni Fred Rau '44, Julian Salas '54, Bill Wbitlesey '59, Dave Humphrey '59, Dick Luker '62, Jim Clark '66, Linda and Bob Allen '67, Lisa, Matt, and Kevin Dolan '71, Karla and Fred Orchard '73, Gerry Imai '81, Todd Park '85, Dan Schill '87, Kristin Backsgard '88, Alberto Alberto '88, Chris Cross '89 and family, Rob Cassidy '89, Greg Archbold '90, and Mrs. and Jon Suavely '98.

Todd Park '85. Gerry Imai '81, Tom Herret, Matt Dolan '06, and Dick Andrews Also first timers to the event and commiserating with us: Tom Herret (B&G officer). Jack Rowe, CDR, USN (Ret.), Dick Andrews (longtime friend of USNA). USNA Parents Club attendees included President Diane Brown, past presidents Rich and Pam Dropek, and parents, CarIa and Mr James.

Lisa Dolan, Pam Dropek, Diane Brown, Alberto Alberto '88, and Rich Dropek

Dick Luker '62, Jim Clark '66, and Fred Rau '44 We were privileged to have attending Fred Rau '44 and Jim Clark '66, both former Chapter Presidents.

Over the past several years these two have brought the Chapter together and inspired us to thrive again.

Of course we missed the many members who are out of town or just unable to attend, especially Jim Carolan '64, the "glue" for our Chapter, and "Moose" Smith '41, the Chapter senior member In spite of the events of 11 September, we decided to hold our Army-Navy golf outing in September Although it was a small tumout, we still needed to pull together even for this simple event with our West Point comrades.

Upcoming events include Parents Club InterAcademy Christmas ball, spring and fall golfing, ski-outing, Army-Navy summer picnic, Navy-Air Force game trip to Colorado Springs, and support of Blue & Gold events for 2002.

We're spread pretty thin amongst the four states, so we have a challenge to keep in touch with the many (nearly 500) grads throughout the Intermountain region. Email addresses are appreciated to speed up communication.

Special note Harry Jackson '99, will be visiting our Chapter over the Christmas holidays and is competing in the Skeleton event for the 2002 Olympics in Febraary. BZ and much luck to you, Harry!

More pics next time. We'll puWish or perish— and our Web site is coming!

VIRGINIA Blue Ridge Chapter CAPT Roger C. Adams '70, USN (Ret.) 6609 Fairway View Trail, Roanoke, VA 24018 h: 540-989-6198; w: 540-362-7389 e: radams3491 @aol.com 173

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Williamsburg Chapter

CAPT Anthony A. Hastoglis '55, USN (Ret.)

Allen P. Whitaker '60 2304 West Island Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185 h: 757-258-4628; e: whitaker57@home.com

102 Shawnee Ct., Charlottesville, VA 22901-1034 h: 804-973-7846; e: a.hastoglis@att.net

Hampton Roads Chapter CAPT Peter K. Glasier '62, USN (Ret.) 1105 Glenside Drive, Virginia beach, VA 23464 h: 757-467-7476; w: 757-340-6700 e: pete62@erols.com

Richmond Chapter Nelson Rich HI '84

WASHINGTON Hanford/Tri-Cities Chapter CAPT Edward G. Schwier '69, USN (Ret.) 1196 Brentwood Ave., Richland, WA 99352-8540 h: 509-627-7288; w: 509-372-0176 e: egschwier@aol.com

8902 Highgate Hill Dr, Chesterfield, VA 23832 b: 804-639-3583; e: njrichni@aol.com

Puget Sound Chapter CAPT Colin H. Saari '60, USN (Ret.)

Shenandoah Valley Chapter

12503 Ninth Ave., NW, Seattle, WA 98177 h: 206-361-1192; w: 206-543-1363 e: saari@apl.washington.edu Web site: www.usnaaa-psc.org

David V. Langfitt '74 125 Henrico road. Front Royal, VA 22630 w: 540-636-2138; e: davidlangfitt@netscape.net The Shenandoah Chapter members were greatly saddened by the loss of a very prominent and active couple. RADM Wilson (Bud) Flagg and his wife, Darlene (Dee) were aboard the American Airlines plane that went into the Pentagon building on 11 September A memorial service was held Thursday, 20 September at the Grace Lutheran Church, Winchester, VA. A reception by the parishioners was held in fellowship hall following the service. A blue and gold wreath was presented in their honor by members of the Shenandoah Alumni Chapter A second memorial service was held at the chapel of the Naval Academy on Friday, 21 September.

An impromptu get-together was held 14 October at the home of the Chapter's president, Dave and Debbie Langfitt. Sixteen people attended, and the picture below shows the group in all its splendor Plans were made to have an A-N football game party on 1 December The A-N Party The A-N party again was hosted by Dave and Debbie Langfitt. Twenty one members attended, and, except for the outcome ofthe game, good food and fellowship was held by all.

The next social event will be the annual Valentine's dinner party to be held at the Bowling Green Country Club on 16 Febraary.

Yes, Virginia, there is life for Academy Alumni in the Pacific Northwestâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;although you may not recognize it from the somewhat surly poses strack in the attached photo. Weather in the Puget Sound in July is most often fabulous, and this year's picnic was another success as Mother Nature strutted her stuff for the forty attendees at the annual picnic.

CAPT Harvey Headland '35, frequent contributor of articles on naval history to Shipmate and the Grand Master of ceremonies, arranged the use ofthe exclusive Tacoma Country Club locale on beautiful Gravelly Lake.

Chapter President Colin Saari '60 and past presidents Walt Draper '61, and Lee Harshfield '53, as did Trustees Hank Turowski '71, Terry Mahony '57, and Brian Clancy '88 (shown in the background of the attached photo with one of his brood). And, as always, Carol Ann Kennedy ably represented the Parents's Club.

Sadly, the annual ukulele concert so famous from years past had to be called off. Apparently, someone had over-stressed the instrament's strings such that the vibrations from even a gentle stramming played havoc with pacemakers in a several block area. But not to worry, Earle Smith '57 and Vern Young '59 regalled everyone with Navy football stories. Hank unveiled his latest book effort, and of course, everyone had a great time.

Hank

Puget Sound Chapter picnic

WASHINGTON, DC AREA Greater Washington Chapter RADM Kenneth R Barausky '67, USNR 111534 Hemingway Drive, Reston, VA20194 h: 703-904-9231; e: Ken.Barausky@eds.com The disappointing results of the Army-Navy football game were made much more palatable by the success ofthe annual Army-Navy Washington Classic Luncheon at Boiling Air Force Base Officer's Club. This luncheon, attended by many enthusiastic Army and Navy graduates, heard an excellent talk by sports author John Feinstein.

Later in December, we welcomed a number of Naval Academy candidates to our monthly luncheon, where they heard the Superintendent, VADM John Ryan '67, talk about the exciting challenges and rewards that lie ahead. The Chapter then hosted its Annual Christmas Dinner Dance at the Fort Myer Officers Club for the Classes of 1939 thru 1957.

Our monthly luncheons in 2002 already have two very special guest speakers planned. On 17 April, we will be honored to have the Chief of Naval Operations, ADM Vem Clark, address the Chapter He will be followed on 15 May by the Honorable Gordon England, secretary of the Navy.

Make your reservations early; you won't want to miss either of these events.

Please be sure to check out our Web site, a treasure trove of information! We continue to look for ways that the Chapter can support the Brigade, as well as looking for ways to include an even broader specttum of Alumni in the Greater Washington, DC, area. We welcome your thoughts and suggestions and look forward to seeing as many of you as possible!

WEST VIRGINIA West Virginia Chapter Joe Dailey '51 1226 Mount Vemon Road Charleston, WV 25314-2528 h: 304-346-6193; e: josephdailey@excite.com

WISCONSIN Wisconsin Chapter

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Winston C. Williams '46 13350 West Bluemound Rd. #2 Elm Grove, WI 53122-2538 h: 262-782-6645; w: 262-782-9410 e: winwill@execpc.com e: cook.phillip@milwaukee.va.gov

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L A S T CALL^ Requiescat in Pace "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary Ihem. nor the years condemn.

At the going down ofthe sun and in the morning, we will remember them,' -Laurence Binyon. 1914

« Blackburn, John Richard '39 * H CAPT, USN (Ret.) 8 November 2001 Brown, Thomas Avner '35 * CAPT, USN (Ret.) 31 October 2001 Bruns, Robert Bruce '42 * LCDR, USNR 3 October 2001 Burch, Charles Augustine '37 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 11 November 2001 Butterfield, Albert William '31 * 9 November 2001 Collora, Theodore Humble '46 10 November 2001 Crispin, Robert Earl '48 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 13 November 2001 Denny, James Beattie '33 * CAPT, USN (Ret.) 4 November 2001 Dimmick, William Howard '38 23 November 2001 Dbcon, Gary Lee '57 7 December 2001 Eckelmeyer, Edward Herman Jr. '27 RADM, USN (Ret.) 15 December 2001 Gebert, Wesley Robert Jr. '42 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 15 November 2001 Gex, VirgU Edward '40 CDR, USNR (Ret.) 2 December 2001 Golden, WiUiam Albert Jr. '43 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 30 November 2001 Gray, Richard Moses '61 LT, USN 18 July 2001 Greene, WiUiam Ward Bowen '61 * CDR, USNRR 30 October 2001 Gregg, WUliam '37 CDR, USN (Ret.) 29 November 2001 Grehawick, Raymond Peter '63 9 December 2001 Grubb, Robert Greorge '61 * CAPT, USN (Ret.) 3 December 2001 Hansen, Frederic Theodore Jr. '43 CDR, USN (Ret.) 27 November 2001 AUGUSTUS CALVIN LONG

Hart, John Thompson '67 * LtCol, USMC 21 October 2001 Hill, Nathaniel Maurice Jr. '46 7 December 2001 Jenkins, Robert Thomas '47 * 23 November 2001 Johnson, Warren Bennett '47 * CAPT, USN (Ret.) 17 November 2001 Jones, John Bartley Jr. '47 * 16 October 2001 Joyce, Charles Reid Simpson '45 * 1 November 2001 Kane, Richard Neil '57 30 July 1999 Kinnear, Neil TiUman HI '71 CAPT, USNR 30 October 2001 Law, Donald Robert '75 CDR, USN 16 November 2001 Linehan, Joseph David '39 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 22 November 2001 Long, Augustus Calvin '26 * 15 November 2001 Mandarich, Steve '33 RADM, USN (Ret.) 6 December 2001 Masterson, Frederick James '67 1 December 2001 Milhan, Harry Lloyd '45 CDR, USN (Ret.) 23 November 2001 Muse, George Read '38 RADM, USN (Ret.) 30 October 2001 Nisewaner, Ken Whiting '63 LtCol, USMCR (Ret.) 4 December 2001 O'Gorman, Thomas Joseph '57 9 December 2001 Opsal, James Kenneth '71 CAPT, USNRR 23 November 2001 Peterson, John David '48 23 November 2001 ,A^^fciZ2&^^».iaii>.

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Augustus "Gus" C. Long, former chairman and chief executive officer of Texaco, Inc., died on 15 November 2001 at his home in North, VA. Mr. Long was born on 23 August 1904 in Starke, FL, the son of U.S. Federal District Judge Augustine V. Long and Ruby Brownlee Long.

He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with the Class of 1926 and thereafter served at sea in the Navy for four years.

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He was married to Elizabeth Walsh from 1927 until her death in 1963. She was the daughter of the late John Walsh, chief counsel ofthe Federal Trade Commission.

Except for his service in the U.S. Navy, Mr. Long spent his entire career with Texaco, Inc., beginning as a service station supervisor in Miami in 1930 and retiring from the board in 1977.

He was recalled to duty as a lieutenant after the United States entered World War II. He utilized both Navy training and oil industry skills to work in London as coordinator of petroleum supplies for the Allied forces.

Mr. Long was named president of Texaco in 1953, and was chainnan of the board and chief

Post, WUliam Schuyler Jn '30 RADM, USN (Ret.) 17 December 2001 Rodes, Nye Goble '47 ILtCol, USMC (Ret.) 18 November 2001 Sansom, Andrew Ray '47 * 3 August 2001 Schoos, Paul Leo '49 LT, USNR 6 December 2001 Schwirtz, Benjamin Alfred '45 * 2ndLt, USMCR 3 July 2001 Scoles, Edward Alan '47 * 27 November 2001 Scolpino, Frank Joseph Jr. '53 * CAPT, USNR (Ret.) 31 October 2001 Shamer, Preston Naudain '39 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 13 December 2001 Sharp, U.S, Grant Jr. '27 ADM, USN (Ret.) 12 December 2001 Shoemaker, Donald William '39 26 October 2001 Stewart, Earle Louis '45 7 December 2001 Stiles, Hubert Montgomery '46 * 5 November 2001 Vickery, Hugh Blanchard '40 CDR, USN (Ret.) 14 December 2001 Volk, George Herman '55 LCDR, USNRR 3 August 2001 Ward, John Ellsworth '52 7 November 2001 Warder, Hiram WaUingford '37 CPT, USAR (Ret.) 13 September 2001 Weirich, James Ernest '46 CDR, USN (Ret.) 13 December 2001 Wiemer, Leo George Dewey Jr. '44 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 21 November 2001 ZoeUer, Raphael Andrew '39 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 28 November 2001 ,.•, ,

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executive officer from 1956 to 1965. He remained active on the board, chaired its executive committee and, at the board's request, left retirement to work again as chief executive officer from September 1970 through 1971. He remained a director and chairman of the executive committee until April 1977.

He was active for 20 years (1955-1975) with the Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York, serving four years as chairman ofthe board of trustees.

From his marriage to his beloved Elizabeth Walsh he had three children: Elizabeth (Mrs. Nicholas P.D. Smyth) of Naples, FL, Ellen Walsh Long of Washington, DC, and Sheila Long, who died at the age of 20 following a vehicle accident

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LAST CALL in New York in 1956. He is survived by Elizabeth and Ellen and his five grandchildren. Sheila A. Smyth of Washington, DC, Brian RD. Smyth of St. Charies, MO, Nicholas C. Smyth of Houston, TX, Augustine J. Smyth of Washington, DC, and Patrick J. Smyth of Scituate, MA; and eight greatgrandchildren, Liam P.D. Smyth, Kelly Smyth, and Moira Smyth of St. Charles, MO; Thomas G. Smyth, and Augustus D. Smyth of Washington, DC; Elizabeth M. Smyth, Colin D. Smyth, and Nicholas P. Smyth of Scituate, MA. From his second marriage to the late Doris A. Penrose, he had one daughter, Dorothy S. Long of New York City.

Funeral services were held on 19 November 2001 at St. Therese Catholic Church in Gloucester Point, VA. Burial was at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, NY, on 20 November 2001.

The Long Family

country in the Boy Scouts of America, serving as a Cub Scout pack leader and "Skipper" to a Sea Explorer post.

Captain Lincoln is survived by his children.

Fay M. Johnson of Lafayette, CA; Robert A. Lincoln of Orangevale, CA; Susan B. Brown of Brentwood, NY; Captain Horatio A. Lincoln Jr '76 (on active duty assigned to the Joint Staff, Pentagon, Washington, DC), and James F.L. Lincoln of Kent, WA. A proud father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Captain Lincoln has an extended family of 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife. Fay Mary Adams, and his second wife, Cecelia Dumbroski.

Captain Lincoln was buried with full military honors at Oakmont Cemetery in Lafayette, CA, on 21 September 2001.

CAPT H.A. Lincoln Jr. '76

ALBERT W I L L I A M BUTTERFIELD HORATIO ALONZO LINCOLN

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Captain Horatio A. Lincoln, USN (Ret.), passed away on 11 September 2001 at the Oak Park Convalescent Home in Pleasant Hill, CA. His family celebrated his life in a memorial service conducted on 21 September 2001.

Captain Lincoln was bom in Grand Forks, ND, on 25 February 1909. Known to his Classmates and varsity wrestling teammates as "Abe," he graduated with the Class of 1930 and dedicated his distinguished career to the service of our great nation.

Captain Lincoln commanded two destroyers in the Pacific Theater of operations during World War II with distinguished combat records, CALDWELL (DD-605) and SAMUEL N .

MooRE (DD-747). Following the war. Captain Lincoln's command tours included the fleet oiler GUADALUPE (AO-32) and the transport GENERAL J.C. BRECKENRIDGE (AP-176).

His

major shore assignments included duties as port captain of the U.S. Canal Zone port of Balboa, Panama, directing Canal Zone operations and representing the United States. Captain Lincoln served as chief of Armed Forces Radio and Press Service in New York City before retiring from active duty in I960.

After leaving the Navy, Abe moved his family to the Bay area of Califomia where he pursued his second career as an investment broker.

Captain Lincoln remained active in The Retired Officer's Association, Rotary International, the Navy League, the Moraga Hills Baptist Church, and various other civic organizations including the Naval Academy Alumni Association. He continued service to the young people of our

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Albert W. Butterfield of Gettysburg, PA, died on Friday 9 N o v e m b e r 2001 at Beverly Healthcare.

Born on 3 December 1909 in Pana, IL, he was the son of Albert C. and Vinnie Breeden Butterfield.

A 1931 graduate of the Naval Academy, his post-graduate work was through the University of Chicago and the University of Michigan. He taught at the Admiral Bullard Academy in New London, CT, Culver Military Academy in Culver, IN, and was a longtime teacher of mathematics at Gettysburg College.

A prominent Adams County poultry farmer, his many community activities included serving as president of the Adams County Library board of directors, chairman of the United Way campaign. Republican Party committeeman, Christ Evangelical Lutheran board member, and head ofthe County Commissioner's citizen task force for the planning of the Adams County Home (Green Acres).

Predeceased by his wife, Ethel Drumm Butterfield, and son, David C. Butterfield, he is survived by his son. Colonel John D. Butterfield, USAF (Ret.); granddaughter, Kristin Butterfield Vickery; and great-grandson, Thomas Drumm Vickery.

A memorial service is still pending and memorial donations may be made to the Adams County Public Library.

John Butterfield

Teact is not the. aBsence of war, it is a virtue., a state of mind, a dispositionfor Benevotence, confidence and justice.

—Spinoza

JAMES B E A T T I E D E N N Y

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Captain James B. Denny, USN (Ret.), died on 4 November 2001, at his residence in Virginia Beach, VA. He was 91 years old.

Born in Lancaster, KY, Captain Denny was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Class of 1933, had retired from the admissions department at Old Dominion University, and was a member of Royster Memorial Presbyterian Church and the Kiwanis Club of Norfolk, VA. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, where he commanded a squadron of P.T. Boats in the Aleutian Islands.

T h e w i d o w e r of M a r g a r e t Elizabeth F o u l k e s D e n n y , he is s u r v i v e d by two daughters, Elizabeth Denny Binckes and her husband, Jeffrey Bertram Binckes, of Silver Springs, MD, and Catherine Walker Denny of N e w p o r t N e w s , VA; two grandchildren, J e n n i f e r B i n c k e s L e e and her husband, Timothy Kwok-Tim Lee, of Rockville, MD, and Valerie Christine Brooks and her husband, Stephen Robert Brooks, of Hillsborough, NH; and a great-grandchild, Tristan Beattie Brooks of Hillsborough, NH. He was predeceased by a son, David Marshall Denny.

A funeral was held at Royster Memorial Presbyterian Church in Norfolk, VA. A graveside service was held on 14 December 2001 at Arlington National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Samaritan Fund of Royster Memorial Presbyterian Church.

He was known to his wife. Classmates, and shipmates as JoBo, to his church family as Jim, to his daughters as Dad and to his granddaughters and great-grandson as Grandpa Daddy. This kind and gentle man will be remembered and missed.

He always saw the goodness and joy in life and in others. excerpts from the Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) —6 November 2001

!far Better it is to dare mighty tilings, to wingCorious triumphs, even tfwugfi checl^red By faiCure, than to ta/(e ran/i^mth those poor spirits who neither enjoy much nor suffer much. Because they five in the^rey ttmCiyht that ^ws not victory nor defeat.

—Theodore ^osevelt

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L A S T CALL^ WILLIAM CHARLES FORTUNE

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Captain Bill "Willie" Fortune, USN (Ret.), scientist, aeronautical and astronautical engineer, and pioneer in the space program, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Spring Valley L a k e , Victorville, CA, on 19 August 2001.

His career involved research in wind tunnel testing (Bethesda, MD), catapult and arresting gear advancement. Navy research (BuAer, Washington, DC), a liaison with the U.S. Navy and the private aerospace sector (Los Angeles, CA) and as a rocket scientist, resulting in his involvement with the first satellite launch and numerous rocket tests. Through this association with rocket experimentation and with his coscientist Werner von Braun, he was later personally recruited by Dr. von Braun to develop the test site for the Apollo moon rockets, today known as the John C. Stennis Space Center in Hancock City, MS. At the Naval Academy, Bill eamed several letters in sports and graduated in the top of his class with the Class of 1933. As an ensign, he served aboard TEXAS for two and one half years.

After flight training at Pensacola, FL, he was assigned to squadrons aboard SARATOGA, RANGER, and S-'W^ FRANCISCO. He attended graduate school and received a master's of science in aeronautical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Bill served on the staffs of Commander Fleet Air, Japan, during the Korean War and was awarded the Gold Star, Commendation Medal and Ribbon, both Theaters. Just one of a few senior aeronautical engineering officers qualified to fly jet aircraft; he held a commercial pilot's license with instrament rating. Bill moved to Palos Verdes Estates, CA, in 1965 and served as West Coast director of new technology for NASA until his retirement in 1972.

His wife of almost 60 years, Elizabeth "Libby" Offutt Fortune, of Bethesda, MD, died on 9 January 1995 and his oldest daughter. Amy Elaine Fortune Valkass, died in 1979. His surviving daughters are Wealtha Fortune Weaver of Big Bear Lake, CA, and Laurie Fortune Jaffe of Los Angeles, CA. He leaves beloved nieces, Susan Mamey Wright of Sylmar, CA, Marilyn Purnell of Torrance, CA; "adopted" niece, Margaret Loesch of Toluca Lake, CA; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.

A memorial service was held at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Palos Verdes Estates with a reception following at Palos Verdes Golf Club on 22 September 2001.

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The Fortune family may be reached at 8577 SVL Box, Victorville, CA 92392.

Wealtha Fortune Weaver

THOMAS AVNER BROWN

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Captain Thomas A. Brown, SC, USN (Ret.), of Black Point Farm, Portsmouth, RI, died on 31 October 2001 at Newport Hospital.

He was the husband of Constance Nelson Brown of Portsmouth, RI. Captain Brown was bom on 29 September 1912 in Pardee, VA, the son of Cleveland V. and Georgia M. Brown. He grew up in Detroit, MI, and was appointed to the Naval Academy in 1931. He graduated with the Class of 1935 and spent two years as a junior officer on the battleship MARYLAND. On 10 June 1937 in Long Beach, CA, he married Vertie Mae Runyon of Bremerton, WA. They had three children, Curtis L. Brown of Jacksonville, NC, Leslie McFalls of Maysville, NC, and Gregory W. Brown of Malcolm, NE. He also leaves a stepson, Paul Nelson of Portsmouth, RI, a sister, Bronaline Thomburg of San Diego, CA; ten grandchildren; and ten greatgrandchildren. His wife, Vertie, died on 7 February 1982. His second wife, Carmel Boyd Brown of Brisbane, Austtalia, also predeceased him.

Captain Brown transferred to the Supply Corps in 1938. There followed various duty assignments including cruiser, tender, and destroyer tours afloat, plus shore tours in Guam, Alaska, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and the Naval War College and Naval Supply Depot at Newport, RI. He was stationed at Pearl Harbor, HI, on 7 December 1941, and served aboard SALT LAKE CITY during several battles in the

South Pacific.

B e s i d e s t h e N a v a l A c a d e m y , Captain Brown was a graduate of the National War College and the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University.

He retired from the Navy in 1964 to his home in Black Point Farm, Portsmouth, RI. Subsequently he spent three years as a bank manager in Middletown, RI, and from there, joined the Larry Nunes Gallery of Homes real estate agency as assistant manager. After ten years as an active agent, he retired on 1 January 1978.

Captain Brown was a m e m b e r of Toastmasters International, Rotary Club of Newport, RI, the Naval Academy Alumni Association, GSB Stanford Alumni Association, Board of Realtors, The Retired Officer's Association, Incorporator of the Newport Hospital and the Savings Bank of Newport. He

was a 32nddegree Mason, St. Paul's Lodge #14, F. & A.M. Newport.

At Captain Brown's request, no funeral services were held.

If desired, donations in his memory may be made to the Robert Potter League for Animals, Inc., RO. Box 412, Newport, RI 02840.

Curtis L. Brown

WARREN EUGENE OLIVER

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Captain Warren E. "Bud" Oliver, SC, USN (Ret.), an expert in Naval Aviation logistics and a graduate ofthe Harvard Business School, died on 1 September 2001 in Knoxville, TN. He was buried on 5 September in the Tennessee Veterans Cemetery with full military honors, provided by the Volunteer State Veterans Honor Guard.

Bud was an Arkansas boy, bom in Van Buren in 1913 and growing up in Fayetteville to enter the Naval Academy with the Class of 1935.

Plagued with poor eyesight, he conquered the eye charts and graduated with a regular commission. After two years in the heavy cruiser PORTLAND, he entered the Navy Supply School, married Navy Junior Ann Pace, and upon graduation, entered the Supply Corps. His first supply officer jobs were on destroyers, at the Naval Aircraft Factory, Philadelphia, and on a provisions ship, PONTIAC, for the first year of World War II. He then served in 1943 as supply officer on the staff of Commander, Fleet Airships, Atlantic, based in Lakehurst, NJ, and was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal. In 1944 he reported to the carrier LEXINGTON in the Western Pacific, finishing out the war in that position and receiving his second Navy Commendation Medal.

Following the end of the war. Bud attended Harvard Business School and received an M.B.A. Then followed tours as supply officer. Naval Air Station Seattle, three years in the Pentagon on the Navy staff, and duty on the staff of Commander in Chief, Europe, in Frankfurt and Paris. In late 1955 he retumed to the Pentagon to serve three years in the office ofthe Secretary of Defense, followed by duty as supply officer of the Naval Air Station, Barbers Point, HI, and a final tour as officer in charge of the Naval Area Audit Office, San Francisco, from which position he retired from the Navy on 30 June 1961.

Following Bud's retirement, the Olivers moved to Sacramento, CA, where Bud worked as a general purchasing agent for Aerojet Nuclear Systems Co. until April 1973. He then went to work for Westinghouse Electric Corp. as a senior procurement specialist, first in Pittsburgh, PA, until August 1975 and then in Knoxville, TN, until July 1983, when he retired for the final time.

Ann Oliver died in January 1986 and Bud married Pattie Rose Irwin of Knoxville in November 1988.

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LAST CALL In Knoxville, the Olivers became very active in the Friendship Force, a group organized by President Jimmy Carter to promote intemational friendship and cooperation. As representatives of this organization they traveled extensively in Europe and Asia, including trips to Russia and Berlin before the fall of the Berlin Wall.

They also p a r t i c i p a t e d in the care and entertainment of foreign visitors sponsored by the Friendship Force.

Bud is survived by his wife, Pattie Rose Oliver; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Peter Nichols; daughter, Kitty Irvine; son and daughter-in-law, William and Winnie Oliver; brother and sister-in-law, Wally and Betty Oliver; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, stepchildren and stepgrandchildren.

Jesse B. Gay Jr. '35

His wife, Nancy, his two children, Nancy's three children, 11 grandchildren, and two greatgrandchildren survive him.

He was buried at Fort Snelling in Minneapolis, MN, beside his first wife, Kay.

JOHN CHAPMAN JOLLY ' 3 9

Captain John C. "Hap" Jolly, USN (Ret.), quierty passed away on 14 October 2001 at his Santee, CA, home. Hap was born on 20 April 1916 in Philadelphia, PA, the third son of Gertrade C. Jolly and Wade L. Jolly. He played football at Solebury School before attending the JOHN RICHARD BLACKBURN '39 U.S. Naval Academy, graduating with the Class Captain John R. of 1939.

"Blackie" Blackburn, Hap's naval career was nothing less than USN (Ret.), died peacedistinguished, serving his country in both Worid fully in his sleep in War II and Korea, earning the Navy's first Greenbrae, CA, on 8 presentation ofthe medal for Meritorious Service November 2001. in Korea. As commanding officer. Hap was He was born in awarded the Navy Cross for his leadership and Clarksburg, WV, on 6 rescue of his men aboard SHUBRICK (DD-639) October 1917. He was after the ship was hit by a kamikaze in May 1945; commissioned an ensign upon graduation from he is listed on the rolls of the legion of valor the Naval Academy in 1939. He married Margaret Retiring from the Navy in 1957 (100% Rocke of Charleston, WV, on 8 June 1941. disabled), he became a longtime resident of Point Blackie served in both the Atlantic and Pacific Loma, CA, before moving to Santee, CA. CHARLES FRANCIS P U T M A N '37 theaters during World War II, escorted convoys Hap was predeceased by his first wife Mary Captain Charlie Putman, USN (Ret.), was in the U-boat infested North Atlantic, protected Baldwin, brother. Wade, and uncle. Admiral bom in Canton, IL, on 17 March 1914 and died the Normandy landings, transported FDR to Yalta Henry B. Wilson. He is survived by his wife Mrs. on 5 September 2001 from emphysema. and back aboard QUINCY, and was one of the first Pearl Jolly; daughters, Elizabeth Jolly Thompson After graduating from Canton High School, Americans to enter post-war Japan. During and and Anne Jolly Larsen; brother, Harvey P. Jolly; he entered the Naval Academy and was on the after the war, he received the Bronze Star and stepsons, Wayne Simmons, Roger Simmons, basketball team. When he received his ensign's the European Theater, Pacific Theater, China William Simmons, and Shirley Tholander; eight commission in 1937, he reported to NEW MEXICO Service and World War II Victory medals. grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. with his roommate, O'Hare and Classmates, Blackie also served in the Korean War, This kind, gentle, honorable, humorous Robinson, Peterson, Mehle, Ford, Erly and including support of the landings at Inchon. He father, husband, and friend is already missed.

Watkins. Two years later, he entered sub school was promoted to the rank of captain in 1958.

Funeral services were held at Ft. Rosecrans in New London and married Kay Krout. With From 1960 to 1961, he commanded AJAX ( A R on Saturday, 20 October 2001. Hap's ashes are sub school completed, he and six others joined 6) in Sasebo, Japan. From 1961 to 1963, he scheduled to be scattered at a later date by the the Asiatic Fleet with Charlie aboard the S-40 headed the Navy section of the Joint U.S. family. homeported in Manila, where Kay and their 30 Military Advisory Group to the Philippines in excerpts from the San Diego Union-Tribune day old son, Gary, were evacuated with other Quezon City. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;20 October 2001 Navy dependents in November 1940. They were In 1963 Blackie retired from the Navy and reunited two years later Before the war was over, went on to enjoy successful careers with GTE Charlie had command of SEALION. Subsequent Sylvania and General Electric. He retired from RANDALL THOMAS BOYD J R . ' 4 1 Commander Randall duty included: submarine and submarine division General Electric in 1982 and he and his wife T.Boyd Jr., USN (Ret.), c o m m a n d s ; XO SPERRY; NROTC Unit, relocated to Rohnert Park in Sonoma County, a naval aviator from University of Minnesota; CO TALUGA; staff of CA, where he maintained close contact with his South Weymouth, MA, SubPac; CNO; JCS and a tour at the Naval War Annapolis Classmates, played golf, tended to his passed away on 27 College. He retired at the end of July 1961. very large backyard garden, spoiled his October 2001 after a Upon retirement he moved to Edina, MN, grandchildren, and authored several fine articles courageous battle with joining Honeywell, with whom he worked for about World War II and the Saudi royal family. cancer. He was bom on 18 years. Kay died the same year leaving Charlie His wife, Margaret, passed away in 1994 and he 24 September 1918 in with two children and five grandchildren. spent the final six years of his life in Stinson Hingham, MA, to Randall T. Boyd Sr. and Rachel Fortunately, a lovely widow with three children Beach, CA. (Seach) Boyd. Randall was an Eagle Scout and and one grandchild, Nancy Smead, entered his Blackie is survived by his sons, John Richard life and they were married in 1981. They took Jr. of Santa Clara, CA, and Joseph Ramsey II of graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1941. frequent trips to visit family members not living Long Valley, NJ; and daughters, Letita Lawson Randall, a Worid War II and Korean War in the Twin Cities area and spent a good part of of Hayward, CA, and Lisa Collett of Stinson veteran, earned numerous medals and citations their summer at their cabin in northern Beach, CA. for conspicuous gallantry and remarkable Wisconsin. They also took a three-week tour of He will be remembered by all of his courage including the prestigious Silver Star, the Orient visiting Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Classmates, family, and friends as a very special three Distinguished Flying Crosses, and five Bali, and Singapore. Other short trips included and courageous gentleman who set an example Navy Air Medals. During his naval career, he Bermuda, Jamaica, and Europe. for all to follow. also earned a master of science degree from Charlie was an elder at the Christ Presbyterian Blackie will be interred with his wife, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He served Church in Edina, a member of the United States Margaret, at the Woodbine Cemetery in as commanding officer of VP-34 and executive Naval Academy Alumni Association and the Harrisonburg, VA. Edina Golden K Kiwanis Club.

John R. Blackburn Jr.

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L A S T CALL^ officer of VP-47 and of the Naval Air Station in Rota, Spain, After retiring from the Navy in 1961, Randall contributed to the success of the Gemini and Apollo space programs and the Navy DSRV program, while employed by M.I.T. Draper Laboratory. In later years, he developed and held a patent on a process called tri-generation, which improves the environmental impact and efficiency of co-generation power plants.

Randall is survived by Mary Jane "Dee," his loving wife of 59 years; five loving sons, Randall III, Stephen, Owen, and Brian, all of Massachusetts, and Bruce of Texas; and ten adoring grandchildren, Randall IV, April, Suzanne, Ryan, Brianne, Jonathan, Michael, Cheryl, Charles, and Ian. Funeral services and interment were held at Arlington National Cemetery on 29 November 2001.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.

Randall T Boyd HI

ROBERT B R U C E B R U N S

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Lieutenant Commander Robert B. Bruns, USNR, died on 3 October 2001 at Capital Health Systern at Fuld Hospital in Trenton, NJ. He was 81 years old.

Born on 11 August 1920 in Brooklyn, NY, Bob entered the Naval Academy with the Class of 1942, as a member of the Fourth Company.

He was forced to leave at the end of Third Class Year because of poor eyesight.

No one ever fought harder than Bob to get back into the A c a d e m y . He h a d e n t e r e d Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute and during that year had taken eye exercises under the guidance of an ophthalmologist. He was able to secure a re-appointment, but to his great disappointment, again failed the eye exam with 19/20 in one eye.

Bob graduated from B P I with a civil engineering degree and was commissioned in the Navy on 13 July 1942. He served first in MARBLEHEAD (CL-12) and later in SAN JACINTO

(CVL-30). During his rime in the Asiatic-Pacific he received the Navy Marine Corps Medal and two Presidential Unit c i t a t i o n s . He was honorably discharged to inactive duty in the rank of lieutenant commander, USNR, on 2 October 1946.

He was North American regional manager for Pfaudter Permuttit Company until, at the age of 45, he left to establish his own company, Intemational Hydronics. In 1970, Bob moved his family to Princeton, NJ, where he served as CEO of Internarional Hydronics ConsuUing and

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Laboratory Service until August 2000 when he broke his hip.

Services were held at the Stockton Presbyterian Church, Stockton, NJ, on 13 October 2001. His ashes will be scattered at sea.

He is survived by Gladys Stillman Bruns, his wife of 57 years; two daughters, Beverly Bruns of West Chester, PA, and Deborah Bruns of Hopewell, NJ; a son, Bruce Bruns of Pennington, NJ; and two grandchildren.

Bob was a father and friend to his children and a wonderful husband and friend to Gladys.

He was good, strong, and a happy man, dearly loved by his family, employees, and his many friends.

MICHAEL ANGELO CENSALE

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Michael A. Censale of Wind Path East, MA, owner-operator of Mount Tom Box Co. in Holyoke, MA, died on 29 July 2001 at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield, MA. He was 80 years old.

Mike was a former chairman of the board of Holyoke Department of Public Works and a trustee and corporator of People's Bank of Holyoke. Previously, he was production manager of Standard Greetings Co. of Holyoke. He worked at Marvellum C o . of Holyoke as purchasing agent, assistant to the president and vice president until 1968, when he purchased Mount Tom Box. He had recently moved to West Springfield, MA. Bom and schooled in Fitchburg, MA, he was valedictorian of Fitchburg High School in 1938 and then entered the Naval Academy with the Class of 1942. Following graduation on 19 December 1941, he reported to RANGER where he served until 1944 when he was assigned to MINNEAPOLIS as damage control officer. After the war he became an instructor in naval science at the University of Notre Dame ROTC Unit. This was followed by a tour as executive officer of FLOYD B . PARKS. He resigned from the Navy on 7 July 1949.

Mike was a Dale Carnegie instructor from 1956-1982, was active in the Holyoke, Springfield, and West Springfield Chamber of Commerce, the Holyoke Lions Club, and the Graduate School of Sales Management and Marketing at Syracuse University.

His wife, the former Maria Colelo, died in 1976. He is survived by four daughters, Susan Censale and Karen Teece of West Yarmouth, MA, Anita Bieter of Great Falls, VA, and Tanya Sweeney of Holyoke, MA; his fiancee, JoAnne Campbell Nutt of Florida; three sisters; four grandchildren; and a great-grandson.

He was buried in St. Jerome Cemetery in Holyoke, MA.

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James O. Seamans died in Scottsdale, AZ, on 13 October 2001 of a massive stroke. He was 83 years old.

Jim was born in Salem, MA, on 7 October 1918. He attended Exeter Academy and Harvard University before entering the Naval Academy with the Class of 1942.

Upon graduation he reported to TRUXTON and was on board one week when it was wrecked along with POLLUX in a winter storm off the coast of Newfoundland in February 1942. Tragically, there was a heavy loss of life and Jim helped to direct rescue efforts until he himself was swept overboard. Jim was the only person who made it to shore alive by swimming to the small beach at the foot of 300-foot-high cliffs. After a sixmonth struggle to regain the use of his frozen hands and feet, he was assigned to CINCINNATI patrolling the South Atlantic.

In 1944 Jim attended Gunnery Training School in Washington, DC. While there, he married Ensign Diana Fraser of Cambridge, MA. He was subsequently assigned to WYOMING, which had become a gunnery ttaining ship based in Norfolk, VA. He attained the rank of lieutenant commander, but resigned his commission to enter civilian life in 1947.

Most of Jim's subsequent career was spent on Navy and NATO projects, first designing radar at Westem Electric Radio Shops in WinstonSalem, NC, and later designing guided missiles for Raytheon in Bedford, MA, where he was program manager for the Sparrow Missile, and for Motorola in Phoenix, AZ, from which he retired in 1988. Jim's work in missiles took him all over the world dealing with NATO countries as well as Australia, Iran, and Israel. He had a lifelong interest in aeronautical engineering and was elected chairman of the board of General Aircraft Company, a Bedford, MA, manufacturer of short take-off and landing planes.

Jim was also a tax expert. In 1986 he not only won Money magazine's annual tax problem contest in competition with all of the major accounting firms, but he also corrected the error in the magazine's final answer. In his later years Jim did a great deal of pro bono tax work for the elderly as well as for low income individuals.

He held a number of volunteer positions. He was president of the Phoenix Chapter of the American Institute of Aeronautics, and president of the New England Bird Banding Association.

He served on the board of the Episcopal Community Services, and the board of the Harvard Club of Phoenix. He was also an avid duplicate bridge player.

Jim is survived by his wife, Diana; son, Richard Seamans; daughter, Jane Seamans Randlett; and three grandchildren.

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L A S T CALL* Presidential Unit Citation, two Navy Unit Captain Earl J. Alt, USN (Ret.), died on Citations, American Defense Ribbon, American Thursday, 9 November 2000 at Methodist Theater Ribbon, Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with stars, Korean Theater War Ribbon with Bronze Hospital in San Antonio, TX. Captain Alt was bom on 9 September 1920 Stars, UN Ribbon and other awards.

He eamed a master's degree from The George in Oconto, WI. He graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1943. He served in Washington University and upon his retirement both the Atiantic and Pacific campaigns in World in 1964, he accepted a position as senior War II. He was decorated in both campaigns, structures engineer with General Dynamics in receiving the National Defense Service Medal, Fort Worth, TX. His next career was his real passion, theAmerican Defense Service Medal, the China Service Medal, and the World War II Victory McConnell Aviation, Inc., based in Jacksonville, Medal. During his career he was executive officer FL. He provided charter services throughout Florida, but extending to Texas and points in the of MOALE, commanding officer of WILTSIE, and commander L S T Squadron I in WestPac. East. Not a money maker, but lots of fun.

Following World War II, he taught as a math Commander McConnell enjoyed golf, tennis, instructor at the Naval Academy. He also served swimming, water skiing, racquet ball, and snow as an officer in the Vietnam War. skiing. A commemorative bench, which sits on a mountain trail in Beaver Creek, CO, was given He leaves his daughter, Barbara Sutor of Philadelphia, PA; two sons, Peter Alt of by his children in his honor.

He was a life member of USNA Alumni Greensboro, NC, and Michael Alt of Philadelphia, PA; sister, Arlene Brooks of Riverside, CA; Association, the USNA President's Circle, and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Sutor of Philadelphia, benefactor of the Naval Aviation Museum in PA; and grandson, Dustin Alt of Philadelphia, PA. Pensacola, FL. He is survived by his shipmate of 57 years, His wife, Joan Taylor Alt, and a son, Stephen Alt, the former Mary Davis, whom he married in July preceded him in death.

1943; his sons. Colonel R.M. McConnell III of Interment with full honors was held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on 11 Colorado Springs, C O , and Dr. William McConnell, of Baltimore, MD; daughters, Mary November 2000.

The San Diego Union-Tribune Ellen Hutton of Esquire, Hong Kong, and â&#x20AC;&#x201D;9 November 2001 Carolyn Roth of Jacksonville, F L ; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held at Christ ROBERT M C C H E S N E V M C C O N N E L L J R . ' 4 3 Episcopal Church in Ponte Vedra, FL, on 20 Commander Robert September 2001 with inumment following at the M. McConnell Jr., USN USNA Columbarium.

(Ret.), passed away on Memorials may be made to the USNA Alumni 14 September 2001, of Association or to the Naval Aviation Foundation, complications related to RO. Box 33104, Pensacola, FL 32508-3104. congestive heart failure The McConnell Family and dementia.

He was the son ofthe late R.M. McConnell ALBERT V A N A C K E R ' 4 4 and Estes Hardy McConnell, of Knoxville, TN, Commander Albert where he was bom on 28 February 1920.

Van Acker, USN (Ret.), Following graduation from Marion Institute of East Norwalk, CT, in Marion, AL, he entered the Naval Academy died on Monday, 17 in June 1939, and graduated in three years with September 2 0 0 1 . He the Class of 1943. was 79 years old. He He survived the sinking of HORNET in October was the loving husband 1942, transferring to ENTERPRISE. Ordered to of Angela Van Acker to flight training in March 1944, he was designated whom he was married a pilot in April 1945. Squadron assignments for 53 years. included Torpedo 20, VF-54 to Korea, and Bom on 18 February 1922 in Lawrence, MA, VF-172. A plankowner of PHILIPPINE SEA, he also to Ghislain and Clementine Heerman Van Acker, s e r v e d a b o a r d BAIROKO, VALLEY FORGE, he graduated from the Naval Academy in June ROOSEVELT, and NORTHAMPTON. Shore assign1943 with the Class of 1944 and was ments included training command. Corpus commissioned as an ensign. After attending Christi, TX; NAOTS, Chincoteague, VA; USNA; submarine school at New London, CT, in the fall and Sandia Base, Albuquerque, NM. of 1943, he served on NARWHAL for six successful C o m m a n d e r M c C o n n e l l ' s decorations war patrols in the Philippines and on BURGALL include the Distinguished Flying Cross, three Air and FINBACK from 1945 to 1949. He was next medals with stars, Personal Combat V Ribbon, enrolled in the Naval Postgraduate School and

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in June 1952 received a master of science degree in electrical engineering. From there, he was ordered to duty on SIGOURNEY and served as operations and executive officer. A tour at the Bureau of Ships, Washington, DC, was followed by duty on WYANDOT as executive officer as part of Operation Deep Freeze in the Antarctic. From 1959 to 1961, he was an instructor of electrical engineering at the Naval Academy. In July of 1961, Commander Van Acker assumed command of JOHN HOOD ( D D - 6 5 5 ) . He went on to command LLOYD THOMAS (DDE-764). In addition, he was

naval liaison officer to the Sperry Rand Corporation during the development of the inertial navigation system for the nuclear submarine fleet.

He retired from the Navy in 1967 and was employed as a systems analyst at Dunlap and Associates and at Ebasco Services Incorporated until 1983. During this time he supervised design and construction of fossil fuel and nuclear power plants.

He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Society and had been a lecture of St. Thomas the Apostle Church.

In addition to his wife, Angela, he is survived by five children, Angela Mershon of Medford, NJ, Peter Van Acker of Waynesboro, VA, James Van Acker of Wilton, CT, Paul Van Acker of East Norwalk, CT, and Katherine Van Acker Morrison of Westport, CT; and six grandchildren.

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CHARLES REID SIMPSON JOYCE J R . '45

Charles R.S. Joyce Jr. was born on 24 D e c e m b e r 1922 in Roanoke, VA, and died on 1 November 2001, in Green Valley, AZ. Charlie attended Virginia Military Institute for one year, at which time he received an appointment to the Naval Academy, graduating with the Class of 1945. He served in the Pacific during World War II and was recalled for the Korean War as flag lieutenant and aide to Rear Admiral John H. Carson, commander ofthe Atlantic Fleet Training Command.

Charlie worked for the American Brake Shoe Company for 25 years before retiring in Santo Tomas, AZ, in 1974. He was a real estate broker in the area for a number of years. In 1990, the Joyces moved to Green Valley, where they were members of the Country Club of Green Valley and St. Francis in the Valley Episcopal Church.

Charlie was the former president of the Sons of the American Revolution, a member of the Society of Descendants of George Washington and the Oipheus Club of Philadelphia, the oldest singing club in the United States. He is the author

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He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Carolyn Kirkmyer of Richmond, VA; son, Charles Reid Simpson Joyce III of Lafayette, CA; daughter, Suzanne Taylor Joyce of San Diego, CA; and stepson, George Winston McGeorge of Irvington, VA. His body was donated to the University of Arizona Health Science Center and at his request, there will be no memorial service.

R e m e m b r a n c e s may be made to the Carondelet Hospice Services in Green Valley, AZ, or the charity of your choice.

The Joyce Family

THOMAS MERRICK M C Q U I L L I N G ' 4 5

Thomas M. M c Q u i l l i n g , a resident of Manhasset, NY, died on 23 September 2001.

Bom in Flushing, NY, he attended Flushing High School and graduated from Admiral Farragut Academy in 1939. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1941 and graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1945. He served as chief engineer onboard the submarine BUGARA where he served in the Pacific Tbeatte.

Following World War n he was employed by Daniel K. Ludwig, ship owner, Amerada Hess and Standard Oil of Indiana.

In 1972 he founded the world-renowned oil tanker brokerage firm of McQuilling Brokerage Company, Inc. He was the past president of the American Legion Hague Post and a long standing member of North Hills Country Club in Manhasset, NY. Mr. McQuilling was predeceased by his wife, Patricia Daly McQuilling, and is survived by bis children, Lorrie Gordon, Leslie McQuilling, T. Merrick McQuilling II, Ann Denihan, and Patricia Spellman; grandchildren, Lauren Marusi; Merrick, Griffin, and Carson McQuilling; Correy, Kelsey, Riley and Ranait Denihan; Brendan, Julia, and Paige Spellman; sisters, Ann Louise Christsen, and Jane Mason; and his brother, James Alexander McQuilling.

A mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Manhasset, NY, followed by interment in St. Peter's Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fraxa Research Foundation, 45 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, MA 01950. excerpts from The New York Times —25 September 2001

if peace cannot Be maintained with honor, it is no longer peace.

—John ^Rfissetl Shipmate, January-February 2002

still very much alive today. Through his selfless efforts, hundreds of thousands are receiving care Benjamin A. Schwirtz died on 3 July 2001 in under the umbrella that he unfurled.

San Antonio, TX. He was 81 years old.

In addition to his contributions at the hospital, Ben was born in Bellevue, lA, and entered the Naval Academy with the Class of 1945. In a he was a past chairman ofthe Los Angeles region letter to his father, Ben acknowledged that Red Cross, the Pasadena Chamber of Commerce, chemistty was the culprit that led to his departure and the Pasadena Senior Center. He was also a member of the Rotary Club of Pasadena, the from the Academy after Plebe Year.

This did not prevent him from serving his Knights of Malta, and the city's Transportation country honorably as a Marine Corps fighter Advisory Commission. pilot. He received his wings in April 1944 and Sy Graff is survived by his wife of 53 flew F4U Corsairs off Okinawa with VMF-224 years, Dorothy; brother, Albert Graff of Rancho until the end of the war. Ben was one of the first Santa Fe, CA; three children. Dr. Michael Graff to land on mainland Japan when he and his of Lexington, KY, Mary Maki of Danville, CA, wingman "captured" an aitfield. and Rosann Graff of Glendora, C A ; and After the war he had a long career in the air three grandchildren, Sarah, William, and John Paul Graff. conditioning business.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn E. Schwirtz, and his son, J. Michael Schwirtz. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne H U B E R T MONTGOMERY STILES ' 4 6 Hubert M. Stiles Merrell Schwirtz; sons, Thomas, Timothy, and died on 5 November Mark; and his daughter, Lee Armbraster.

2001 at his home in Hank Schwirtz '61 Birmingham, AL, after a long battle with cancer.

Herb was raised in SYLVESTER M I C H A E L G R A F F ' 4 6 Hill City, M N . His Sylvester M. "Sy" Graff died of cancer at his desire to attend the home in Pasadena, CA, on 27 July 1998. He was lA. \ ^^W H i H I i i l Naval A c a d e m y was 76 years old.

Sy was a 1946 graduate of the Naval inspired by his brother's service in the Navy as a Academy and served as an officer aboard naval aviator. While at the Academy, Herb "Lena" Stiles lettered two years in lacrosse and BLUEBACK. A business and civic leader in the Los Angeles and Pasadena communities, he had was named a First Team Ail-American. His first orders to MINNEAPOLIS (CA-36) were grouped served on numerous boards.

Sy was recruited to Queen of Angels/ with three other Classmates—Harlan Twible and H o l l y w o o d Presbyterian Medical Center Alexander Urquhart, to INDIANAPOLIS CA-35, and following his retirement in 1986 from a Joseph Stoutenburgh, to MINNEAPOLIS. successful career with Pacific Bell. He is credited Herb was released from Active duty in July as one of the men who created the toll free 800 of 1947 and joined the Naval Reserve. He was number system. At the time of his retirement, he recalled for Korean War service in November of was vice president in charge of all operations of 1951 and served aboard CATLING (DD-671) until Pacific Bell from Fresno to the Mexican border. his release in July 1952. He rejoined the Naval When Sy became a member of the board of Reserve and served until August 1956. directors of the hospital in 1989, he had no He received a m a s t e r ' s degree in hospital experience. After serving on the board mathematics from the University of Michigan. for three years, part of that term as chairman, he He then joined Southern Life and Health was ready to take over the reins as president and Insurance Company and worked for that CEO in 1992. company until his retirement in June of 1990 Taking over a hospital that had been on the as president. verge of bankruptcy, Sy is credited with its He met Lilian Culp, sister of lacrosse incredible financial recovery. In 1997, the teammate, William N. Culp Jr. '46, during June hospital was named one ofthe top 100 hospitals Week 1945. She wrote in her wedding album in the country by Modern Hospital. "it all began quite fittingly enough down by the In 1997-1998, as he orchestrated the sea when Herb and I went sailing on a blind successful sale of the hospital, Sy made date." Three days later, they were engaged to operational plans for the establishment of be married—an event that took place on 21 QueensCare, which provides and supports December 1945. They shared 55 years of culturally sensitive, accessible, quality whole- happiness. Herb and Lilian built a weekend person healthcare for low-income, uninsured retreat in Mentone, AL, a log cabin that was individuals and families residing in the Los constructed from trees felled on their property Angeles area. and hauled to the site by mule whereupon Herb and Lilian would hoist the logs into place with Sy was a leader with both the vision and ability to make things happen and his legacy is block and tackle. They had four children and

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He was a hard, but loving, taskmaster when it came to raising children. Meal times were devoted to "professional questions" like math problems, current events, etc. He and his wife were a life-long inspiration to all their children and grandchildren.

He followed the tradition of the Academy with service to his community as chairman of the Pension Board for the county in which he lived and treasurer of the United Way campaign.

Memorial contributions may be made to the United Way campaign or the Navy Relief Fund.

Clay Stiles '71

consulting field until he was overcome by the illnesses which finally took him.

In addition to his wife of 53 years, he is survived by sons, Robbie Jr., Christopher, and Kevin; and by daughters. Colleen, Sheila, Patricia, and Nancy; as well as a number of grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother, Edward A. Brady '46, in October 2001.

A memorial mass was said in St. Andrew's Chapel at the Naval Academy on 26 October 2001, followed by committal of his ashes at the Naval Academy Columbarium, with a large number of his Classmates present to bid him goodbye.

Chet Shaddeau '47

Moming Quarterback Club, and a past member of the board of the Crippled Children's Foundarion. In 1982 he was elected to the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. He enjoyed golf, gardening, and cooking, and was a member of the Birmingham Country Club.

He is survived, in addition to his wife of nearly 56 years, by a son, Robert Thomas Jenkins Jr.; two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Jenkins Noble and Mrs. Mary Jenkins Hammet; and eight grandchildren.

Memorial services were held at the Canterbury United Methodist Church on 26 November 2001, followed by interment at a private graveside service.

Chet Shaddeau '47

ROBERT THOMAS JENKINS '47 ROBERT C O C H R A N BRADY ' 4 7

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Lieutenant Commander Robert C. Brady, USNR (Ret.), diedon 17 October 2001 *" — • . • ^ ^ • - in Tampa, FL. "Robbie" Brady was born on 28 November 1923 in Manchester, NH, the son of Commodore Edmund E. Brady ' 17, USN (Ret.), and was appointed to the Academy from New York.

He graduated in 1946 with the Class of 1947, a member of the 18th Company. Drawing first preference for duty assignment on graduation, he went first to JOSEPH P. KENNEDY (DD-850). He married Patricia Quinn in June of 1948, then served in WILLIAM T POWELL ( D E - 2 1 3 ) prior to

his resignation in 1949.

Robbie went to work with Farrell Birmingham Co. as a sales engineer, and they lived in Puerto Rico, involved in the development of the sugar industry, until his recall to active duty in 1951. He was aide and flag lieutenant to ComNavFor Germany until released from active duty in 1953, when he retumed to Farrell. In 1955 he moved to Fedders Air Conditioning, again in engineering sales, and in 1957 became the New York office manager for Kaiser Engineers.

In 1963 he joined the Ralph M. Parsons Co. in Washington, and traveled extensively in Latin America and the Caribbean. In the early 1970s, he formed his own consulting group, providing engineering development services and industrial representation in the Washington area. He continued this occupation during the next 20 years in the Washington-Annapolis area. During this period, he was a tireless participant in Class affairs, and worked on the organization of the Class's major reunions as well as on many smaller affairs. He and Pat decided on sunnier climes, and they moved to Tampa, FL, in 1992, where he continued with his own firm in the

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Robert T. Jenkins died in Birmingham, AL, of cardiac failure following surgery on 23 November 2001.

"Bobby Tom" Jenkins was born in 1923 in Talladega, AL, the son of William T. and Pauline West Jenkins. He graduated from Talladega High School in 1941 as valedictorian of his class and was famed as an All-State running back. He entered the University of Alabama and while a freshman, played on the 1942 varsity under Frank Thomas in 'Bama's victory over Boston College in the 1943 Orange Bowl. Later in 1943, at the same time as his close friend and Alabama teammate Don Whitmire, he was appointed to the Academy and entered with the Class of 1947. At Navy, "Trigger" (which he preferred to "Bobby Tom") was a varsity ranning back and was named a football Ail-American in 1944 in the same backfield as Doc Blanchard and Glenn Davis of Army. He graduated with the Class in 1946 as a member of the 23rd Company.

His first assignment was SOLEY (DD-707), to which he reported shortly after his June 1946 wedding to Jane Rainer. He decommissioned SOLEY, then went to AULT (DD-698) for a similar task. In 1948 he was assigned as an instructor at the Naval Academy Prep School at Bainbridge, MD, and in 1950 resigned his commission to work at Stockham Valves and Fittings in Birmingham, AL. Recalled to active duty in 1951, he served until 1953 as an instructor at the Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI, then returned to civilian life with his old firm. From 1956 to 1959 he worked as a sales engineer, and in 1959 became a partner in Modern Machinery Associates, Inc., a distributor of machine tools, where he continued until his retirement in 1988.

He was active in the Canterbury United Methodist Church, a past captain of the Monday

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Captain Warren B. Johnson, SC, USN (Ret.), died on 17 N o v e m b e r 2001 in Alexandria, VA, of cardiac failure.

"Johnny" Johnson 1^^ was bom in Seattle, WA, and enlisted in the Navy in 1 9 4 1 . After boot camp and Radioman School, he served in the Aleutians on board GILLIS ( A V D - 1 2 ) before attending the Naval Academy Preparatory School and entering the Academy in 1943. He was active in soccer while a Midshipman, and graduated with the 23rd Company of the Class of 1947 in 1946, with a commission in the Supply Corps.

After graduation, he remained at the Academy as a company officer for Plebe indoctrination until his entry into the Supply School, and then served in supply billets at NAS Pensacola, Guam, Philadelphia, and Seattle followed by sea duty in TABBERER ( D E - 4 1 8 ) .

Johnny married Amelia De Vito, a former Navy nurse, in 1953.

Subsequent assignments were in Los Angeles, in England, at New London, and then as supply officer of OBSERVATION ISLAND (AG-154), Further assignments at Mechanicsburg and Oakland, plus tours with several Washington commands, preceded his retirement in 1975. He took with him a Navy Commendation Medal for Vietnam support in 1968 and a citation for his support of Operation Deepfreeze in 1956.

In retirement, Johnny was a tireless volunteer: in civic activities. Boy Scouts, and Amateur Radio; an enthusiastic SCUBA diver at age 60; Class Secretary and pillar of strength for USNA Class of 1947 activities in the Washington area; named Citizen of the Year for the Mt. Vemon (Virginia) Disttict where he and Amelia lived for many years; president of the Mt. Vemon Manor C i t i z e n s ' Association for eight years; an enthusiastic hobbyist in photography, TV,

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For more than 15 years he worked at, and in 2000 succeeded, in convincing appropriate authorities to restore and protect the USNA Tripoli Monument, which, using funds which he led the campaign to raise, is now ready to move on into the 21st century inspiring with its message of Seapower. For this work, his Classmates awarded him a citation in 2000, recognizing his dedication to that task.

As Class Secretary, he set a new and high standard for devotion, completeness, dedication, and quality in all he did.

He is survived, in addition to his wife of 48 years, by one son, Paul M. Johnson.

Funeral services were conducted on 21 December at the Old Post Chapel at Ft. Myer, VA, followed by interment at Arlington National Cemetery with full honors.

Chet Shaddeau '47

Scottsdale, AZ, in 1992, but his health began to fail and they returned to live in Texas.

An accomplished writer, Bart had a number of short stories published, and his youthful expertise with small arms continued to be evidenced in his brilliance at skeet, in which he excelled, as did his son, Bart III. He is survived by two daughters from his first marriage, Kaien Spears and Ann Marie Bums; his wife, Lynn; their son, John Bartley III; and by one grandson, Micah Bymes.

Chet Shaddeau '47

ANDREW RAY SANSOM ' 4 7

EDWARD A L A N SCOLES ' 4 7

Edward A. Scoles died in Palo Alto, CA, "Ss, , , ^ « on 27 November 2001, Ed was born and raised in Kansas City, KS, attended Wyandotte High School, and graduated as class valedictorian. He followed die footsteps of his favorite uncle, RADM Albert B. Scoles '27, when he received an appointment to the Academy from Kansas. While at the Academy, he eamed the N on the gymnastics squad and in 1946 he graduated as a member of the 2nd Company.

Andrew R. Sansom died on 3 August 2001 in Glendora, CA, of a severe heart attack. His ashes were scattered at sea off the coast of Southern Califomia.

Born in and a p pointed to the Naval Academy from the state of Texas, Andy graduated on 5 June 1946 with the Sixth Company, Class of 1947.

He served in FARGO (CL-106), PCS(C) 1403,

His first duty station was RENDOVA ( C V E 114). In 1948 he married Cathy Atcherson, and RENDOVA promptiy left on a three-month tour around the world. In early 1950, he entered flight school at Pensacola, and upon receiving his wings, served in Patrol Squadron 57 from 1951 to 1954 at NAS Whidbey Island, NAS Kodiak, and NAS Atsugi. He flew a total of 33 antisubmarine patrols as part of Carrier Task Force JOHN HARTLEY JONES JR. '47 77, operating off the Korean coast in the Sea of Dr. J. Bartley Jones, Japan. In 1954, he went to training command as D.O., died of heart a flight instructor at NAS Hutchinson, and failure in Spring, TX, on resigned his commission in 1955.

16 October 2 0 0 1 . He PARTRIDGE (AMS-31), FITCH ( D M S - 2 5 ) , and as At Stanford University he eamed his M.B.A. also suffered from an instructor in German in the language in 1957, and in 1958 joined the Naval Reserve. department at the Naval Academy. He was exec Ed started working in the business affairs office Alzheimer's disease.

Bora and raised in in THADDEUS PARKER ( D E - 3 6 9 ) , which was the at Stanford and built a home on the campus in Dallas, T X , " B a r t " school ship at the ASW School, Key West, FL, 1958. Shortly thereafter, his wife, Cathy, died Jones enlisted in the then became gunnery and ops officer in BOYD unexpectedly, leaving him with four children. In Marine Corps on his 18th birthday in 1941. He ( D D - 5 4 4 ) , and was gunfire support instructor at March 1960, he married Bemadine Brisebat and served in the Pacific aboard MINNEAPOLIS (CA- the Amphibious School, Coronado, CA. He fathered three more sons. He resigned from the 36), and participated in the ship's actions at married Navy nurse, Marian Brogan, in 1953 at Reserve in 1964 as a lieutenant commander.

Bougainville, Salamaua, and the Battie of the the Naval Academy Chapel.

Over the next 20 years, Ed stayed involved Coral Sea before he received his Fleet He left the Navy in 1959 and joined the in non-profit groups, and in 1986 retired from appointment from the Secretary ofthe Navy, and Honeywell Corp., where he worked on the Stanford as director emeritus of housing and food after attending NAPS entered the Academy with ASROC program and on a number of other services. In retirement, he and Bemadine traveled the Class of 1947. naval w e a p o n , sonar, fire c o n t r o l , and with Elderhostel groups to China, Kenya, Turkey, A member of the varsity gymnastics squad, integrated combat system programs, studies, and Norway, and Ed spent many hours Bart excelled at the rope climb, and sang with and investigations. researching his genealogical roots, and writing His Navy and civilian work took him to all autobiographical stories. In recent years, he the NAIO d a n c e b a n d . H e w a s final set regimental commander (five-striper) ofthe First but four states of the United States, on every volunteered as a grief counselor, and was a Regiment, and at graduation was awarded the continent except Antarctica, and halfway round frequent contributor to Shipmate magazine. He Secretary of the Navy's prize for proficiency the world in each direction. was particularly fond of Civil War and with the service carbine. He graduated with the He is survived by his widow, Marian; subsequent military history, and the westward Class as a member of the 11th Company and daughters, Julia and Mary Kay; and sons, movement of the United States. was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Andrew Jr., and Joseph.

His favorite pastime was golfing—both Marine Corps. He attended the USMC Basic Bob Barker '47 playing and watching, and he passed away of School at Quantico and served in Occupation sudden cardiac arrest just after teeing off at the forces until 1949.

16th hole at the Palo Alto Municipal Golf (Better than a thousand useCess words Course—the way all golfers would like to go.

Bart resigned his commission in 1949 to is one single word thatgives peace. pursue a career as a physician. He entered the He is survived by his wife, Bemadine, seven American School of Osteopathy in Kirksville, (Better than a thousand useless verses children, and 11 grandchildren, and was eagerly MO, and in 1953 received his degree as a doctor anticipating the birth of twin grandchildren in is one single vase thatgives peace. of osteopathy. His first marriage, to Bette Dunlap, January 2002.

(Better than a hundred useless poems ended in divorce.

Memorial services were held at the Stanford His holistic practice was based in the Houston is one single poem thatgives peace.

Memorial Church on 14 December 2001. area, and he was married there to Lynn McClain Remembrances may be sent to Kara (a non—The 'Dhammapada in 1963. They relocated to retirement in profit grief counseling center), 457 Kingsley Shipmate, January-February 2002

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LAST CALL Rudy is survived by his wife of 47 years, Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301, to the American Matilda Lucy; three daughters, Christine Roth, Heart Association, or to your favorite charity.

The Scoles Family Mary Rey, and Joanne Wehunt; five sons, LtCol David D'Ambra '80, USMC (Ret.), Stephen D'Ambra, Michael D'Ambra '87, Charles RUDOLPH FRANCIS D'AMBRA '49 D'Ambra '87, and LCDR Mark D'Ambra '92; CDR Rudolph F. and 21 grandchildren.

D'Ambra, CEC, USN Memorial services were held at St. Charles (Ret.), passed away on Borromeo in Livermore, CA, on 14 September 10 September 2001 in 2001 followed by a burial with military Pleasanton, CA. He was honors in Arlington National Cemetery on 24 74 years old and had September 2001. lived in Livermore, CA, for the past 31 years.

Rudy was bom on 9 GEORGE WILSON SUMNER JR. '49 George W. Sumner April 1927, in ProvidJr. died on 15 October ence, RI, the son of the late Vito and Teresa 2001.

(DeFalco) D'Ambra. He graduated from George was born Classical High School in 1945 where he received on 7 May 1927 in awards in football, soccer, and track. He then Honolulu, HI. He entered the Naval Academy by an appointment attended Punahou from the state of Rhode Island.

School in Honolulu and Upon graduation from the Academy in June Severn School in 1949, Rudy was ordered to Quonset Point, RI, Maryland. He graduated to join the Civil Engineer Corps (CEC). He studied engineering for a year at Rensselaer from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1949 Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. In September and served in the Navy until 1952 and was a 1951, his first assignment in the CEC was to veteran ofthe Korean War. He worked for Amfac Kodiak, AK, where he met and married the from 1952 through 1962 where he served as former Lucy Simpson. In 1953, he was ordered director of personnel. Jobs as an investment to be an instmctor at the Naval Unit, Chemical banker followed from 1962 through 1999 for Corps School, McClellan, AL. By 1955, he Dean Witter, Blyth & Co., EF Hutton, and ttansferred to NAS, Whiting Field in Milton, FL. Salomon Smith Barney.

George served the local community in a In September 1957, Rudy took his family overseas for a three-year tour in Naples, Italy. variety of ways including the board of directors, By 1960, he had retumed to Washington, D.C. Hawaii Visitor's Bureau, 1960-1962; president, to serve on the staff of BuDocks. In 1962, while Bishop Museum Association, 1969-1970; board stationed in Washington, Rudy obtained a law of directors, Kauikeolani Children's Hospital degree from LaSalle Extension University and (now Kapiolani Medical Center), 1973-1976; an M.B.A. in financial management from The national board of directors, American Cancer George Washington University. In February Society, 1977-1982; received the Distinguished 1964, the D'Ambras moved across the country Service Award from American Cancer Society to be with the public works department in Naval in 1974; board of directors, St. Andrew's Priory, Station San Diego, CA. From January 1966 to 1984-1986; board of trustees, Le Jardin January 1967, Rudy was ordered to Saigon, Academy, 1990-2000. He served as chairman of Republic of Vietnam. Following this tour he the board at Le Jardin from 1992-1996 and was came back to be the public works officer at NAS instrumental in the planning of and fundraising for the new high school campus.

Miramar, CA. George is survived by his wife, Bebe Moody Upon his retirement from the Navy in July 1970, Rudy moved his family to central Sumner; children, Elizabeth Hyde Sumner Califomia and became the director of facilities and George W. Sumner III; and grandmanagement for the Livermore Unified School children, George W. Sumner IV and Nicholas District. He retired again in 1991, but continued Rice Sumner.

Services were held on Sunday, 28 October consulting for the school district.

He was an active member of St. Charles 2001 at Punahou Chapel in Honolulu, HI. Memorial gifts can be made to the George W. Borromeo Church, including holding offices on the parish council and building committee. He Sumner Jr. Scholarship Fund at Punahou School. was an active member ofthe Sons in Retirement.

Rudy maintained his Academy ties as a Blue & (Peace is a Blessing, andlil^e most Gold Officer. After retirement he and Lucy Blessings, it must Be earned. enjoyed extensive travel within the States and in Europe. They also visited many different cities â&#x20AC;&#x201D;(Dwight (D. (Eisenhower with the Elderhostel organization.

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WILLIAM GORDON PETTY SR.

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William G. Petty Sr. of Asheville, NC, died on Thursday, 4 October 2001, at Memorial Mission Hospital. He was 73 years old.

Mr. Petty was born on 30 January 1928, in Charleston, WV, and was a former resident of Hampton Roads, VA, before moving to Asheville in 1983. He was a son of the late George L. and Kathleen F. Petty.

Bill was a graduate of the Naval Academy Class of 1950.

In the Navy, Bill served on destroyer escorts and submarines. He completed submarine school in 1954 and served on CUBERA and SEA LION. He

spent most of his career as a mechanical engineer and was an expert in cryogenics. He applied this knowledge in his work on the missions to the moon and to Mars while working with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

He retired from NASA in 1977.

His hobbies included flying and flight instraction in single engine aircraft. He was also a Bridge Life-master and was an active member and served as president of the Asheville Bridge Club. He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, where he sang in the choir. He endeared all those he met with his charm, wit and wonderful sense of humor.

Bill is survived by his loving wife, Mary Geraldine Hess Petty; one son, William Gordon Petty, and his wife, Kathleen, of New Orleans, LA; six daughters, Kathleen Petty Mousavizadegan and her husband. Amir, of York County, VA, Rosemary Petty Hobart and her husband, John Stockton, of Hampton, VA, Barbara Ellen Petty and her husband, Daniel Waddle, of Oak Ridge, TN, Marjorie Petty McGuirk and her husband, David, of Geneva, Switzerland, Loretta Ward and her husband, Joseph, of Hampton, VA, and Mary Petty Mayfield and her husband, Richard, of Friendswood, TX; 21 grandchildren, Margaret, Gambrill, William, Adnan, Anideh, Abrahim, Alia, Ariah, Phillip, William, Andrea, Tolsun, Michael, Brian, Eileen, Jennifer, Jacqueline, Joseph, Sara, Erin, and Richard; three greatgrandchildren, Nichole, Joseph, and Conner; one brother, George L. Petty of Charlottesville, VA, and his many friends. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jane E. Petty; and a sister, Jennette Eileen P. Baugh.

A Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated on Saturday, 6 October 2001, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church with eulogies delivered by Classmates Sam Doak, David Gocbenour, and John "Fritz" Oltermann.

Memorials may be made to St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 919 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806.

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LAST CALL WILLIAM THEODORE RASSIEUR JR.

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William T. Rassieur Jr., of Dripping Springs, TX, passed away on 25 September 2001, following a brief illness. He was generous, honest, and a cherished husband, father, and friend. Bill was a great man in every sense of the word.

Bill was bom in San Diego, CA, on 28 April 1928, and was a 1950 graduate of the Naval Academy. Affectionately known to his classmates as "Wee," his sfrength and stature served him well as he gathered honors for his skill at lacrosse.

Bill served in the Air Force during the Korean War and was awarded the Korean Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Air Medal. Due to injuries, he was honorably discharged in 1955.

Bill subsequently entered a distinguished career as an engineer and program manager with Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. in Sunnyvale, CA, and after many years elected to be ttansferred to Lockheed's operations in Austin.

After retirement, he enjoyed his family, golf, and home in the Texas hill country.

Bill was predeceased by his son, William T. Rassieur III, and is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joy Rassieur, of Dripping Springs.

He also leaves daughters, Gayle Harris of Austin, TX, and Donna Abelson of Los Gatos, CA; sons-in-law, Daniel Harris, and David Abelson; four beloved granddaughters; and innumerable friends far and wide. He will be deeply missed by everyone who was fortunate enough to know him.

Services at Arlington National Cemetery will follow on a date yet to be determined.

The Rassieur Family

I love the man who can smile in trouBle, that cangather strength from distress, and row Brave By reflection. 'Tts the Business of little minds to shrink But he whose heart isfirm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, vAllpursue his principals unto death.

—Thomas Taine

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ROBERT JOHN MICHAELS '52

FRANK JOSEPH SCOLPINO JR.

Commander Robert J, "Bob" Michaels, USN (Ret.), died in a boating accident on Friday, 12 October 2001, while fishing on a mountain lake in Arizona.

The son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Michaels of North Wales, PA, Bob enlisted in the Navy after graduation from high school in 1945. As a young sailor, he was fortunate to have been a member of the crew of Admiral Byrd's expedition to Antarctica. Receiving an appointment to the Naval Academy, he graduated with the Class of 1952. During his stay there. Bob sang in the Glee Club and was a member of both the soccer and rifle teams.

After graduation, while serving on GOODRICH, he met his future wife. Sue, in Ajaccio, Corsica.

They were married in 1954 at the Naval Academy Chapel. Upon completion of the Navy postgraduate E.D. program at M.I.T. in 1958, Bob's assignments included the Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, WA; KING; the Naval Electtonics Systems Command; and the Naval Communications Command.

He retired in 1970 at the age of 43, and moved to Brigham City, UT, where he was the naval science insttuctor at the NJROTC at Box Elder High School for several years. He was later a systems engineer with Thiokol in their space shuttle program.

Looking for adventure. Bob and his wife moved to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, in 1977. During their two years there, he enjoyed pottery and painting classes at the Instituto Allende. Back in Tucson, he was accepted into the Fine Arts Graduate School at the University of Arizona, where he reveled in jewelry and pottery classes.

Finally, in 1987, Bob and his wife put down roots in Phoenix, AZ, where he was involved with Literacy Volunteers, the Arizona Kidney Foundation, and United Methodist Outreach Ministries. He also took time for treks to Australia, Alaska, China, and the Continent, many of them with Elderhostel groups. For 20 years. Bob enjoyed summers at their retreat in the White Mountains of northern Arizona, where he indulged his passion for fly tying, fishing and tennis.

Bob is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sue; daughters, Melinda Winograd of Corvallis, OR, and Kathi Rush of Fredericksburg, VA; son, R. Gregory Michaels of Aurora, CO; six grandchildren; and three brothers, Don, Dick, and John Michaels. He was predeceased by his son, David Michaels.

Inumment services were held at the Naval Academy Columbarium on 19 November 2001.

The Michaels Family

Captain Frank J. Scolpino Jr., USNR (Ret.), died on 31 October 2001, at Kimk'l JMKF^^^^ ^^ Medical Center in * l ^ ^ K ^ ^ ^ ^ H f e Lakewood, NJ. Bom in Englewood, NJ, he had lived in Mount Laurel, NJ, for many years before moving to Jackson, NJ, 15 months before his death.

Frank's military career began with boot camp from July 1946 through September 1946. He was stationed at Naval Air Station, Seattle, WA, from October 1946 through September 1947. From October 1947 through June 1948, he attended the Navy Prep School and went on to graduate from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1953.

He also graduated from the Navy Supply School, Bayonne, NJ. He served aboard HEYLIGER (AKA-54), BROOKLYN, and INTREPID ( C V S - 1 1), Norfolk, VA. He served at the Aviation Supply office, Philadelphia, PA. He also served at the Glenview Naval Air Station, Glenview, IL. He served in Agana, Guam, with the Airborne Early Warning Squadron Three (VW3) and Carrier, and the AUWeather Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35). He also served in Naples, Italy. He served at the Defense Industrial Supply Center, Philadelphia, PA. He retired after serving 37 years in the Navy.

Frank's awards include the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the American Defense Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, and the Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation.

A member of The Retired Officer's Association and a lifetime member of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, Frank was also a communicant of St. Aloysius Roman Catholic Church in Jackson, NJ. Frank is survived by his wife of 46 years, Mary Ann Orecchio Scolpino; daughter, Sharon F Ogden of Frederick, MD; two sons, Brian J. Scolpino of Sterling, VA, and Anthony J. Scolpino of East Greenwich, RI; two brothers, Robert Scolpino of Deptford, NJ, and Anthony Scolpino of Tenafly, NJ; and three grandchildren.

A memorial service, followed by interment with full military honors was held at Arlington National Cemetery on 3 December 2001.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to theAmerican Kidney Fund or to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation.

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LAST CALIX> DAVID LATTA G L U N T

'54

Captain David L. Glunt, USN (Ret.), died suddenly at his home in f^^H^HI Virginia Beach, VA, on 12 September 2001.

A Charleroi, PA, native, he graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1954, First Company. Upon completion of flight training, he received his wings in November 1955.

Dave served on sea duty in Attack Squadron 44, 34, 216, 153, and 93. He also served as operations officer on the staff of Commander Carrier Group Four. His sea duty commands included Attack Squadron 9 3 , PONCE, and GUADALCANAL.

On shore duty, Dave served in VA-44, on the staff of Carrier Air Group Four, in the weapons systems test division of the Naval Air Test Center, on the staff of Deputy Commander Operational Test and Evaluation Force, Pacific, as assistant director of the Naval Test Pilot School, and in the Naval Material Command Headquarters in MAT-03, RDT and E. He also had command of the Human Resource Management Center and retired after a tour as deputy director of Commander, Norfolk Naval Base.

Dave was a graduate of the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School and the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, with a master's degree in management.

His awards include the Distinguished Flying Cross (four awards), the Bronze Star, 26 Strike/ Flight Air Medals, the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V (two awards), and the Navy Unit Commendation Medal. Dave completed 288 missions in the Vietnam War. Dave is survived by his wife of 47 years, the former Ann Ely Buchanan of Charleroi, PA; son, David; daughter, Linda; and two grandchildren.

A memorial service was held at St. Aidan's Episcopal Church in Virginia Beach, VA, where he had been an active member for many years.

The Glunt Family

R A N G EUGENE LUEKER

'54

Brigadier General Rano E. "Gene" Lueker, USAF (Ret.), died on 14 July 2001 after a lengthy illness and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis, and three sons, Randall E. Lueker, Ronald K. Lueker, and Terrance A. Lueker.

After graduating from Air Force pilot ttaining.

Gene served four years flying transports for Military Air Transport Service. He then earned his M.B.A. in engineering management at the Air Force Institute of Technology, followed by assignments in systems acquisition. After attending Army Command and General Staff College, he served a tour in Southeast Asia in the 19th Special Operations Squadron flying C123s and was awarded the Silver Star and Distinguished Flying Cross. He retumed to the Washington, DC, area for duty with the Assistant for Studies and Analysis, HQ USAF. Following completion of studies at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces, he again served at HQ USAF in R&D Requirements. After assignments as Assistant Deputy for Operations, 63rd Military Airlift Wing and Deputy Base Commander, Norton AFB, CA, he reported to Air Force Logistics Command as director of aeronautical logistics. He then served as vice commander and commander of Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH. Following promotion to brigadier general, he was assigned as Vice Commander, 21st Air Force, Military Airlift Command, at McGuire AFB, NJ. He completed his military career as Commander, Defense Supply Center, Defense Logistics Agency.

Following retirement in 1982, he joined Macrodyne Industries, a manufacturer of jet engine component parts, as a senior vice president. He moved to Salimar, Inc., a manufacturer's representative firm, as executive vice president and partner. He then became engaged in commercial and residential real estate in the Poconos of northeastem Pennsylvania.

Mike Nassr '54

CHARLES ANDREW TARVER J R .

'55

Commander Charles A. Tarver Jr., USN (Ret.), died of a heart attack at his home in Virginia Beach, VA, on 21 October 2001. He was buried with military honors at Princess Ann Park in Virginia Beach.

He was bom in Perry, FL, in March 1932 and grew up in Palatka, FL. He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1955. In June 1956, he married Ginny Miller of Salem, VA. He served in the Navy for 20 years on various ships. He was director of the IT School in Norfolk, VA, and was attached to the Schools Command. He always loved the sea starting as sailing master for FREEDOM at the Academy.

After retiring from the Navy, he joined the Merchant Marine service. He eamed a license as chief mate and master for all ships, all tonnage.

He sailed for Energy Transportation Corporation for the last 20 years on their LNG ships. They carried liquid natural gas from Indonesia to Japan.

He retired in 1998 as master of SS LNG ARIES. Chuck was an avid outdoorsman, loved hunting and fishing. He spent many happy days fishing for salmon on Lake Ontario. When not fishing, he was always on the computer emailing family and friends.

He is remembered for his many stories and jokes. No matter what job he held, he commanded respect. Not by asking or demanding such treatment. He eamed it by his actions and how he carried himself in the performance of his duties.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Ginny.

Chuck also leaves behind two sons, Charles III of Norfolk, VA, and Robert of Fremont, CA; three daughters. Marguerite Bousman of Virginia Beach, VA, Elizabeth Quitter of Templeton, CA, and Virginia Blaha of San Antonio, TX; and seven grandchildren.

Virginia Tarver

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L A S T CALL^ HARRY FEHL LENHARDT JR.

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Captain Harry F. " H e n n e r " Lenhardt, USN (Ret.), died of cancer on Wednesday, 3 October 2001 at Winter Park, FL. He was 66 years old. A memorial service was held in Knowles Memorial Chapel, Rollins College in Winter Park, FL. Born to Harry F. and Katherine Troop Lenhardt in Lancaster, PA, in October 1934, he entered the Naval Academy in July 1952 and graduated with the Class of 1956. The son of a Navy surgeon, he was popular with his Classmates at the Academy and was known for his many sea stories from his childhood years.

Henner was a good athlete, particularly in squash and tennis, and a keen competitor at the Academy.

Following graduation, Henner was selected for flight ttaining in Pensacola, FL. He eamed his wings the following year. While there, he met his future wife, Lura Gay Fulkerson, and they were married in July 1957.

Henner had a distinguished career in naval aviation. His career highlights include 6,500 flight hours and 500 arrested carrier landings.

He had multiple tours at sea during the Vietnam War and survived the devastating fire in FORRESTAL. He was commanding officer of the Naval Air Station in Mayport, FL, and Reconnaissance Attack Squadron II, flying the Vigilante. His final a s s i g n m e n t prior to retirement was as Chief of Staff, Naval Technical Training Center in Orlando, FL. He retired in 1987 and settled in Winter Park, FL. Henner's significant awards include the Legion of Merit with a Gold Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Navy Commendation Medal with a Combat V, Air Force Commendation Medal and Air Medal with one Bronze Star and one Gold Star.

Henner is survived by his wife, Lura; daughters. Captain (select) Pauline Suszan and Lura Paschal; son, Harry Lenhardt III; father, Harry F. Lenhardt Sr.; two sisters; and four g r a n d c h i l d r e n , N i c h o l a s , C h r i s t i a n , Luke, and Julia.

Lura Lenhardt & Joe Doebler '56

ELLIS LOVE T U R N E R

'60

Ellis "Les" Turner died after a long illness 11 September 2001 at the Heartland Hospice in Towson, MD. Les was born in Prospect Hill, NC, graduated from Prospect Hill High School and Mars Hill College with an A.A. degree. Ellis attended Duke University prior to entering the Navy and served aboard PATRICK ORIEN before receiving a fleet nomination to attend the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Bainbridge, MD. He received a Congressional Appointment from North Carolina, entering the Naval Academy in 1956. Upon graduation on 8 June 1960 as a member ofthe 14th Company, Les selected naval aviation as his designation. Ellis was required to drop out after completing aviation indoctrination and primary flight training due to a ruptured eardmm. He ttansferred to Navy Line and served aboard NEWPORT NEWS, seeing action during the Cuban Crisis.

After four years of active service, Les left the Navy and worked for Southem Bank of Virginia in Norfolk, VA, and remained active in the Naval Reserve. Les was called back to active duty during the Vietnam War and was sent to Vallejo, CA, for training in Talos missiles. Completing his ttaining he reported to Fleet Training Group, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, for four years. After Cuba, Les served aboard VERMILLION and ASHLAND. He completed his naval career at the Naval Manpower Center, Bainbridge, MD, in 1973, and retired from the Navy Reserve in 1993 after 22 years of service to his country.

Ellis graduated from the Johns Hopkins University with a bachelor's degree in civil e n g i n e e r i n g and a m a s t e r ' s d e g r e e in administrative science. He worked for the State of Maryland as a civil engineer for highway design when he retired in 1993 after a serious accident.

Ellis married Margaret Beggs on 8 June 1960, and she survives him. Besides his wife of 41 years, he is survived by two sons, Michael and Charles both of Timonium, MD; three sisters, and two brothers.

A funeral was held on 14 September 2001 followed by interment at Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens in Timonium, MD. Margaret Turner & Bill Lewis

mn agreat ship cuts through the seas, the waters are always stirred and troubled. And our ship is moving. It is moving through trouBled and new waters; it is moving toward new and Better shores. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Lyndon 'B. Johnson, 1968 State ofthe llnion Slddress Shipmate, January-February 2002

WILLIAM WARD BOWEN GREENE JR.

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C o m m a n d e r William W.B. Greene Jr., USNRR, passed away on 30 October 2001 in a Virginia Beach, VA, hospital. He was 62 years old.

Bill was bora in Seattie, WA, and was the son of the late William W.B. Greene Sr. and Edith Wilkinson Greene. Bill graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1961. He served in the U.S. Navy on active duty for nine years and active Reserve for 21 years.

From 1968 to 1969 he served as a River Assault Group advisor in South Vietnam. Since 1976 he was employed in federal civil service as an engineer for the Department of Defense. He was currently employed by Fleet Technical Support Atlantic as an engineering branch head.

Bill was an avid sailor.

Survivors include his wife, Gail Patricia Greene; uncle, Richard Wilkinson of Fort Worth, TX; cousins. Rick and Leilani of Florida and Texas, respectively; sisters-in-law, Jan Palmer of Lansdale, PA, Susan Tippin of Ambler, PA, Pam Palmer of Oswego, NY; brother-in-law, Richard Palmer of Oswego, NY; nephews, Richard Palmer of New York City and Mark Palmer of Miami, FL, Scott Tippin of Ambler, PA; and his niece, Julie Palmer of Washington, DC. A c h u r c h s e r v i c e was c o n d u c t e d on Saturday, 3 November 2001 at Eastern Shore Episcopal Church. excerpts from the Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) â&#x20AC;&#x201D;2 November 2001

ROBERT GEORGE G R U B B

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Captain Robert G. Grubb, USN (Ret.), died on 3 December 2001 in Sacramento, CA, following a period of declining health and a sudden lung infection with kidney failure.

B o b was b o r n in M a c k a y , I D , on 26 January 1938 and at age 5 moved to Daly City, near San Francisco. While attending Jefferson H i g h , he was e l e c t e d c o - c a p t a i n of the football team and student body president.

Following a nine-month training at NAPS, he entered the Academy with the Class of 1961.

During his years at Bancroft Hall, Bob was a leader in Battalion football as well as Tenth Company Commander.

Following graduation, Bob began his career as a surface warfare officer with tours aboard LARSON, ILLUSIVE, Naval Advisory Group Vietnam and CruDesFlot7. In 1971 he entered the two year communications program at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, and started a very distinguished career path with tours as communications officer aboard BLUE RIDGE,

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LAST CALL NCS Philippines (two tours including command), JOHN THOMPSON HART '67 NCU London (commanding officer), and Lieutenant Colonel NavTelCom headquarters (department head).

John T. "JT" Hart, USMC (Ret.), died on During his 26 years of service. Bob was 21 October 2001 at his awarded numerous decorations including the home in Morehead City, Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, and NC, following a brave a Bronze Star with Combat V. battle with lung cancer.

Upon active duty retirement in May 1987, he He was 57 years old. A was hired immediately by Lockheed Martin to memorial service was be an executive advisor on major comheld at Bell Munden Funeral Home on 25 munications programs. Because of his extensive October 2001 and his remains were interred at knowledge of naval communications, he was the Naval Academy Columbarium on 20 frequenfly called upon to support major briefings and escort distinguished foreign delegations on November 2001. communications matters. Bob retired a second JT was bora on 4 September 1944 in Havana, time in 1996 and moved to Folsom, CA, where Cuba, to Major General John Hart, and his wife. his family currently resides.

Georgette. Upon retirement, the family settled Bob was always a loyal Navy supporter in Annapolis, MD. JT attended Annapolis High attending and enjoying reunions whenever he School and graduated in 1962. He attended could. These included all of the five-year Sevem Prep School for one year prior to his fourAcademy reunions, a Class craise, and numerous year tenure at the Naval Academy, graduating regional class functions. He could always be with the Class of 1967. JT was commissioned a counted on for a good joke. But his true love second lieutenant in the Marine Corps and was was professional football, in particular the 49ers, assigned to flight school in Pensacola, FL. This began JT's 26-year career in the Marine Corps. which he always followed.

JT received his aviator wings in May 1969 He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Christine; daughter, Heidi of Pittsburgh, PA; son, and was sent to Vietnam, where he flew H-46s.

Upon his return to the United States, he reported Ed of Sacramento, CA; and his mother, Eva. A small memorial service was held in the Bay to HMX-1 at Quantico, VA, and served for four Area for family and close friends in December, years. He then completed the Communications and a formal service and inumment at the Naval Officer School at Quantico, VA, before a oneAcademy Columbarium is planned for the spring. year tour in Okinawa, Japan. He served as a flight Memorial donations may be made instructor in Pensacola, FL, from 1976 to 1980 to the Naval Academy Foundation "Class of and then attended the Air Force Command and Staff College in Montgomery, AL. Upon 1961 Project."

The Class of '61 and Tenth Company will completion of his studies, JT spent four years at the Naval Air Systems Command working on sorely miss "The Grabber."

Mrs. Christine Grubb & Gary Carlson '61various aircraft procurement programs. He and his family then packed their bags for a four-year tour in Okinawa, Japan, which included billets with MAG-36. JT spent his remaining five years in the Marine Corps at the Naval Aviation Depot, Cherry Point, NC. He retired in 1993.

JT took a year off prior to beginning his Over the mountains seven-year employment with JWK Intemational.

And over the waves, He was the operations manager and senior logistics engineer for the JWK office in linder the fountains Havelock, NC, supporting the logistics and And under the graves; engineering contracts at the Naval Aviation linderfloods that are deepest, Depot, Cherry Point, NC. JT loved woodcarving and had a passion for 'Which (}{eptune oBey, Corvettes. He had recently completed restoration Over roc/^ that are steepest. of a 1971 Corvette convertible. He was known for his great smile, sense of humor, and love of Love will find out the way. people. He was a devoted husband, father, friend, co-worker, manager, neighbor, and mentor. He will be sorely missed.

Anonymous, 17th century JT is survived by his wife of 32 years, Karen; their two children, John N. Hart of Bethesda, MD, and Lieutenant David T. Hart, USN, and his wife, Erin, of Monterey, CA; and his sister, Virginia, of Lynchburg, VA. The Hart Family

JOSEPH FRANKLIN KELLER '69

Lieutenant Commander Joseph F Keller, USN (Ret.), a Springfield, VA, resident who since the early 1990s worked as a senior manager for local offices of Computer Sciences Corp., died of cancer on 25 September 2001 at his home. He was 54 years old.

Joe a native of Newton County, MO, was one of the Class of '69's famous 18th Company Gang. He received a master's degree in computer science in 1977 from the Naval Postgraduate School. Joe was an accomplished combat aviator in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Among his decorations were 32 awards of the Air Medal.

He and Gail moved the family to Springfield, VA, in 1984 and he finally retired from the Navy in 1991, after 22 years of service.

In Springfield he had been active with the Boy Scouts, taking on a leadership role, and was also a deacon at KnoUwood Community Church in Burke, VA. Joe is survived by his wife of 25 years, Gail Keller of Springfield, VA; three children, Thomas Keller of Springfield, VA, and Ashley Keller and William Keller, both of Alisa Viejo, CA; his mother; and two sisters.

The entire Class of '69 mouras his loss. excerpts from The Washington Po —29 September 2001 RONALD JAMES VAUK '87

Lieutenant Commander Ronald J. Vauk, USNR, died at his post from injuries sustained in the 11 September I'^^tt^mm ^^^' attack on the ^^A^MJpr Pentagon. At thetimeof W^^^L ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ l^i^ death, Ron was i ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ W ^ ^ H standing watch as the Navy Department Duty Officer (NDDO) in the Navy Command Center and was reportedly briefing senior Navy officials about the Worid Trade Center situation. If, as Thomas Jefferson said, eteraal vigilance is the price of liberty, then the sacrifice of men like Commander Vauk is liberty's currency.

Commander Vauk was buried with military honors at Arlington Cemetery on 29 September 2001. Classmate Major Fred Woodaman, USMC, played the bagpipes.

Ron was born on 25 January 1964, in Nampa, ID. He graduated from Nampa High School with highest honors and entered the Naval Academy.

Drawn naturally to his chosen major—political science—Ron graduated with the Class of 1987 and entered the submarine service. Ron served Shipmate, January-February 2002

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before leaving active duty in 1993. At the time of his death, Ron worked at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory as a project coordinator.

Ron will always be remembered as an outspoken and passionate leader who had a zest for life, a keen intellect and wonderful sense of humor. Always one to stand up for what he believed—and sometimes, just for argument's sake, what he didn't believe—Ron humorously challenged those around him in a such way as to make them see things a little differenfly, and perhaps hold on to their views a little less closely.

All those touched by Ron are better off because of it, and the world is a littie less interesting because of Ron's passing.

Ron will also be remembered as a kind and sensitive man, eteraally devoted to bis wife of 14 years, his family, and his friends. Those of us who knew Ron cannot think of him without thinking of his devotion to Jennifer. There was nothing that Ron would not do to help his family and friends.

Ron is siffvived by his loving wife, Jennifer; 4-year-old son, Liam; and daughter, Meaghan, who was bom on 7 November 2001; parents, Dorothy and Hubert; brothers. Chuck, David, Gary, and Dennis; and sisters, Lynne, CeUa, Teri, and Pat. Earth hath no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.

—^Thomas Moore

Major Allan Ziegler, USMC, died peacefully among family and friends on 5 October 2001 at UNC-Chapel Hill Hospital. He had suffered cardiac arrest induced by viral myocarditis two days prior.

A memorial service was held in Jacksonville, NC, on 12 October, and a funeral service was held at the Naval Academy Chapel for his interment at Hospital Point on 15 October.

Allan was bora on 10 March 1968 in Aurora, IL, and lived in Indiana and Pennsylvania before entering the Naval Academy in July 1986 with the Class of '90. He was an officer in the Rugby Club and served as Second Company Commander his First Class Year. His Classmates remember his dogged pursuit of adventure, obsession with Land Rovers, and inspirational exhortations to knock opposing rugby teams "into the STONAGE" (sic).

After graduation and commission in the Marine Corps in May 1990, Major Ziegler served on the Naval Academy drill staff before reporting to The Basic School in Quantico, VA, in September. At TBS, his gung-ho attitude and humorous antics motivated Fifth Platoon of Hotel Company through many cold winter field events.

After TBS he transferred to Pensacola, FL, for instraction as a student naval aviator. He earned Patrick Aheam '87, Michael Cantwell '87, his wings in January 1993, trained to fly the & Michael Tobin '87 CH-46E helicopter with HMT-204, and

subsequently joined the Blue Knights of HMM-365 at MCAS New River.

As a Blue Knight, Major Ziegler deployed to the Mediterranean Sea twice with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit from 1994 to 1997.

While deployed, he supported 50th anniversary of D-Day celebrations in Normandy, Operation Restore Hope in Somalia, and Operation Silver Wake in Albania, for which he received an Air Medal. On both deployments, Allan's squadron mgby teams enjoyed immense on-field and offfield successes in Mediterranean liberty ports.

From August 1998 to June 1999, he attended Amphibious Warfare School where his peers and instractors selected him as honor graduate. More notably, he began a storybook courtship with his future wife, Denise, while in Quantico. He was selected for transition to fly the MV-22 tilt-rotor and subsequenfly joined Marine Medium TiltRotor Squadron 204 in August 1999. He and Denise were married at the Naval Academy Chapel in June 2000 and were blessed with a daughter, Abigail, in March 2001.

Although he led an enviable career. Major Ziegler is most remembered as a loyal friend and Classmate, a doting son and brother, and a devoted, loving husband and father. He was an etemal wellspring of enthusiasm and happiness, particularly with Denise and Abigail in his arms.

In addition to Denise and Abigail, Allan is survived by mother, Margaret Kenningham Ziegler; father and stepmother, Alfred and Barbara Ziegler; and sister, Jessica Klinger.

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(Most (Holy Spirit! 'Who didst Brood llpon the chaos darl^andrude.

And Bid its angry tumult cease, And give, for wild confusion, peace; Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee IFor those in peril on the sea!

O Christ! 'Whose voice the waters heard And hushed their raging at Thy word, 'Who walked'st on thefoaming deep.

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