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10 T o D e v e l o p M i d s h i p m e n Morally, Mentally, P h y s i c a l l y

4 S u p e r i n t e n d e n t ' s Call VADM Richard J. Naughton "68

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s you read this, the Naval Academy and the Alumni Asso, ciation-Foundation teams will be gearing up for the "re-form" of the Brigade of Midshipmen and the start of a new academic year. Considering my last letter to you focused on the graduation and commissioning of the Class of 2002, as well as on the departure of Vice Admiral John Ryan '67, it seems like a short summer indeed! It was also a summer of significant milestones.

On 7 June, Vice Admiral Richard "Dick" Naughton '68 assumed command as the 57th Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy. In the few short weeks since the change of command, Admiral Naughton has quickly gotten up to speed on the many and complex issues that surround today's Naval Academy. He not only found time for extensive briefings on the Alumni Association and Foundation operations, but also welcomed and addressed the Class of '43 during its 60th reunion celebration; met and briefed the parents of the Class of 2006; and, on 28 June, he swore in his first Plebe class. I am particularly pleased that he has the same value for pro-active and consistent communications with alumni as his predecessor.

You and all the members of our Extended Brigade can expect to hear from the Superintendent often. As I promised in

my June letter, he arrives here with passion for the Naval Academy mission. We look forward to the next several years of his leadership and working with him and his bride, Jackie.

We too have passion for supporting the Naval Academy mission. In this month's issue you can learn more about the moral, mental, and physical development process from those leaders charged with mission execution. We also continue our tribute to all Naval Academy graduates through our "Alumni at War" series, our annual tally of the most senior grads, and a special feature regarding a labor of love by two Naval Academy advocates on the West Coast ("A Tribute to POWs," page 42).

Please read the Superintendent's message below. I'd like you also to visit our website (www.usna.com, see the "About" section), where we have posted an edited version of my latest report to the Board of Trustees. We've made considerable progress in many areas. This is a team effort and I greatly appreciate the support of our more than 47,000 members, our board, and our hard-working staff.

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By Vice Admiral Richard J. Naughton '6

First Impressions: 28 June 2002,1-Day for the Class of 2006

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t is a distinct honor to serve as the 57th Superintendent of • School club president or vice president—26% the United States Naval Academy. The responsibility of such • School publication staff—25% an assignment would be overwhelming, were it not for the dedi- • National Honor Society—58% cation, professionalism, and personal conmnitment to excellence • Varsity athletics—86% of those who have served before me. Sincere thanks go out to • Varsity letter winners—82% former Superintendents, Commandants, and other members of The Class of 2006 also includes 103 former enlisted Navy the faculty and staff who have served our alma mater with such and 21 Marines; 44 sons and seven daughters of Naval Acaddistinction for so many years. emy Alumni, including thefirstPlebe in Academy history whose In particular, my heartfelt thanks go to Vice Admiral John parents are both grads; 193 women (16%); 299 minority Ryan. John Ryan left a Naval Academy that remains rich in midshipmen (24%); and seven international midshipmen from tradition, and is correctly positioned to produce leaders for our Cameroon, Croatia, Egypt (2), Lithuania, Taiwan, and Turkey. nation, both today and in the future. Naval Academy alumni, The Class of 2006 includes 389 midshipmen (30%) from coland indeed this nation, owe John a great debt of gratitude for lege and post high-school preparatory programs, which include: his strategic vision, his focus on mission and his flawless leadership for the past four years. His legacy will be felt for decades • 232 from Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) in Nevi/port, Rl (5 having previously attended college) to come through the programs he instituted and through the business processes that he established. Most importantly, his • 31 from Nuclear Power School Program in Goose Creek, SC (7 having previously attended college) legacy will be felt through the continued work of the leader• 65 from private preparatory schools, including 57 under the ship team that he assembled. sponsorship of the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation, Inc. It has been a privilege to assume command from John Ryan, • 61 additional students have completed at least six months and I am excited at the opportunity to build on the foundation of study at a college or university (I I from colleges under both he and his predecessors have so magnificently laid. the sponsorship of the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation, Inc.) The Naval Academy of 2002 enjoys a richly deserved reputation for academic excellence. Simply put, we have the best Congratulations and welcome aboard to the Class of 2006, undergraduate faculty in the world. We also have a line up of their families, friends, and loved ones. varsity coaches that are the envy of other institutions. OpporIn closing, Jackie and I could not be more thrilled or more tunity is truly at the door on every front. genuinely humbled to be here. It is an awesome responsibility On 28 June, more than 1,200 of America's best and brightest and a phenomenal opportunity that we welcome. Together, we young people were sworn in as the Class of 2006. As the first ask Naval Academy alumni and friends around the world to class inducted during wartime in many years, '06 has impres- join us in congratulating John and Diane Ryan for their superb sive credentials: service to our country over the past 35 years. They are dedicated patriots and the best of shipmates. May you have fair • Ranked in top 20% of high school class—78% winds and following seas in every endeavor. 4> • Class president or vice president— I I % See the Superintendent's change of command at • Student body/council/government president or www.usna.com/WhatsNew/Archive and click on 7 June 2002. vice president—8% Shipmate, July-August 2002

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Selecting the Best Qualified Students

By Don Nelson, Assistant Director ofAdmissions, USNA

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s members of the first class to enter the Naval Academy since the tragic events of last September, the men and women of the Class of 2006 took the oath of office on Induction Day with anticipation, anxiety, and an eagerness to serve. They started hning up in front of the Academy's Alumni Hall before sunrise, wondering what the day ahead might bring, wondering about the midshipmen detailers with the red name tags, and most of all, thinking about the decision that will change their lives forever.

One thousand two hundred and fourteen of the nation's best and brightest traveled to Annapolis to begin a four-year journey that will culminate with their commissioning and graduation in May 2006. They came to the Yard from all 50 states and six foreign countries to embark on a program that is firmly driven by the Academy's constant and unchanging mission which focuses upon the moral, physical, and mental development of each midshipman. Throughout the challenging and demanding days of Plebe Summer, and continuing on for four years, the members of the Class of 2006 will be reminded daily of the reason they are here as midshipmen. As they take their places as members of the Brigade of Midshipmen, the Plebes will validate and confirm their decision to pursue their education at a unique and special place.

Who are these yoimg people who have answered the call to serve their coimtry?

The Class of 2006 is a mirror image of America.

An increased number of applicants, 12,333, yielded a talented pool of qualified candidates whose records were reviewed by the Academy's Admissions Board each Thursday from August to April. A snapshot of the Class of 2006 includes 44 sons and seven daughters of Naval Academy Alumni, 192 female midshipmen, and 299 minority midshipmen, with ethnic diversity as follows: 78 African Americans, 121 Hispanics, 47 Asian Americans , 32 Native Americans, and 21 Hawaiian/Pacific Islander.

The United States Naval Academy is a national institution that is reflective of the nation it serves and the naval service of which it is a part. Of particular interest is the fact that 124 midshipmen in the Class of 2006 previously served as enlisted members of the Navy (103) or Marine Corps (21). This number includes 12 who entered directly from Fleet Service, 33 from the Nuclear Power School, and 79 from NAPS. This is the third consecutive year that has seen an entering USNA Class with more than 100 of its members having previously served in the Fleet or Fleet Marine Force.

The Class of 2006 is a true product of the millennial generation. They have all been top performers in high school, they are attracted to opportunities for leadership and service, and they desire to be part of an organization that stresses the qualities of teamwork, character, honor, and integrity. Almost a third of the Class of 2006 came to USNA from college or post-high school preparatory programs which include: 229 from the Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) in Newport, RI; the 33 from the Nuclear Power Program (7 having previously attended coUege); 65 from preparatory schools to include 57 from preparatory schools under the sponsorship of the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation, Inc.; and 61 students who have completed at least six months of study at a college or university.

"From an Admissions perspective, the Academy benefits greatly from NAPS and the Foundation-sponsored preparatory programs," says Dave Vetter, dean of admissions. "Once the Admissions Board has reviewed a student's record, and we really think that he or she has what it takes to become a midshipman and complete the four-year program, we are fortunate to be able to recommend that they spend a year at NAPS or at one of our Foundation-sponsored preparatory programs. The year that they spend preparing themselves for the rigors of the USNA academic curriculum will help them succeed as midshipmen."

Seven intemational students entered with the Class of 2006 from the following countries: Cameroon, Croatia, Egypt (2), Lithuania, Taiwan, and Turkey.

The intemational midshipmen spend four years at USNA and, upon graduation, return to serve in the armed forces of their respective countries.

"They are exceptional additions to the Brigade," says Captain Bruce Latta, director of admissions. "Our midshipmen benefit significandy from getting to know and work with their allied counterparts. Many of them will be working together in the joint arena in the years Photo courtesy of USNA AA following their graduation from the Naval Academy."

Induction Day for the Class of 2006 witnessed another important event in the continuing tradition that has been part of the Academy's rich heritage since 1845. Just as the Class of 2002 was welcomed to the naval service in May, the Class of 2006 was welcomed by Naval Academy staff, faculty, and Alumni as its members started their chosen path of leadership and service. When you see the Plebes around the Yard after the Brigade reforms in August, welcome them and let them know how proud USNA is to have them as members of the Brigade!

In a continuing effort to inform Alumni, the admissions office will highlight marketing and recruiting programs in a future issue of Shipmate. '^ Shipmate, July-August 2002

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n 28 June, 1,214 eager young men and women arrived at Alumni Hall overwhelmed by the experience they were about to begin. Haircuts.

Shots. Tests. Paperwork. Clothes they have never seen the likes of before. And, four years of moral, mental, and physical development.

The new Plebe class walked through the doors of the main arena to embark on a voyage of four years of officership training and education: to leam to fulfill the roles of warfighter, servant of the nation, leader of great character, and a member of the naval profession. While training and character development are Ufelong pursuits, they are initiated at the Naval Academy.

"We want to plant the seeds of character, so when these young men and women have to make the tough judgments in the future, they will have the basis to make the right decisions," says Captain James Campbell '73, director of the Character Development Division at the Naval Academy. To quote James H. Toner, our soldiers, sailors and Marines of today "must have the ability to make their judgments of conscience (what should I do?) and their judgments of choice (what will I do?) the same. The four classic cardinal virtuesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;wisdom, courage, temperance, and justice (or truthfulness) are not just desirables for soldiers; they are necessitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and we sum them up in the word character."

"We will build on the process started by our midshipmen's parents to develop military leaders of tomorrow." Campbell says. The Character Development Division is charged with molding future naval officers into leaders of great character.

"The goal of the character development division is to integrate the moral, ethical, and character development of midshipmen across every aspect of the Naval Academy experience. The integrated character development program is the single most important feature that distinguishes the Naval Academy from other educational institutions and officer commissioning sources," notes the Character Development Division homepage, www.usna.edu/ characterdevelopment.

The Class of '06 is now onboard to begin the journey in officership and development as a leader of character. It begins with 16 hours of character development training during Plebe Summer led by selected upper class. The new midshipmen participate in ten honor lessons and six classes on human relations.

These hours of study bring the core values into focus. Guest speakers, such as Brigadier General Gordon Nash, Captain Jim

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Lovell, and former POW Captain Gerry Coffee talk to the Plebes about honor, courage, and commitment.

Midshipman instruction in the Navy core values of Honor, Courage, and Conrunitment continues over the next four academic years. In the first year, Plebes are introduced to leadership and behavioral science and focus on the core value of honor in non-academic seminar sessions. Youngsters take a military ethics course, titled Moral Reasoning for Naval Leaders, along with character development discussions on courage, specifically moral courage. Second class midshipmen study advanced, practical leadership, which is augmented by the character development seminar in character and commitment.

In addition to the coursework for academic credit, and the aforementioned character development education, midshipmen also receive general military training and midshipman-taught honor education lessons.

The pinnacle of officership development as a leader of character is reached in the new Capstone Character Excellence Seminar for First Class Midshipmen (see page 11). Faculty, staff, and coaches are encouraged to attend and participate in the seminars, some facilitate discussion. With their participation, "faculty, staff, and coaches become models to the message," says Captain Elizabeth Holmes, deputy director for human resources. They reiterate the basic values, imbuing our future naval officers with the core values through courses in English, history, political science, math, engineering, and naval leadership.

Alumni are invited to participate in the Capstone Character Excellence Seminar and join first class midshipmen in applying the core values in true-to-life scenarios. The perspective alumni can bring to the table can enhance the discussion and contribute to the education of our future officers. To participate in the Capstone Character Excellence Seminar, contact Commander Damon Singleton at 410-2931906. Topics and a schedule of seminars are available on the character development home page at www.usna.edu/Character Development/.

The Class of 2006 is the most recent to join the ranks of prospective graduates and by the time they leave Annapolis in fours years, they will embody the Navy core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment as they assume the mantel of leadership in the Navy and Marine Corps.

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The Capstone Character Excellence Senninar

By Commander Damon Singleton and Lieutenant Commander Karen McGraw Initially printed in The Character Quarterly. Reprinted with permission.

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eedback from midshipmen, faculty, and staff prompted the creation of a new approach to character development created specifically for first class midshipmen. Entitled the Capstone Character Excellence Seminar, its goal is to provide first class midshipmen the opportunity to discuss complex ethical and moral issues. These seminars are the culmination of a midshipman's four years of participation in character development programs at the Naval Academy. They provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and the testing of solutions to fleet-related problems as we ask them to draw upon the concepts they have learned in leadership and ethics courses, as well as their practical experiences.

First class midshipmen are free to choose when to attend this seminar, scheduled 28 times throughout the academic year.

Each day-long seminar is limited to 36 midshipmen, divided into groups of six with one or two faculty or staff facilitators per group. The day is divided into five challenging topics most relevant to the life of a junior officer. These topics are: "Truth and Loyaltyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;The Impact on Decision Making," "Competing Demands: Military Career and Family," "Responsibility and Accountability," "Justice and Mercy as a Military Leader," and "The Junior Officer and Projecting Our National Image."

Utilizing real case studies and accounts from several officers concerning actual events, scenarios are reviewed and discussed.

Midshipmen are asked about their decision-making processes and as a group, come to consensus on the course of action they would take. Midshipmen are called upon to answer difficult questions such as: What would you do if you found yourself in this situation? What would you do if one of your sailors/marines were in a similar situation? What factors are important for you to consider? What does service before self mean? The midshipmen participants often find themselves in a quandary when they place themselves in the shoes of junior officers, and make some very difficult decisions that have some personal costs. After each topic discussion, the outcome is revealed to the group. The impacts of an officer's action or inaction are reflected upon, and the results are sobering for some midshipmen. Said one, "Using smdies that were fleet examples made the conversation much more relevant...[and] made me think about examples I will actually face in less than a year."

An added bonus to the day is the time reserved for the Capstone Distinguished Speaker Series. Each session, a different senior Navy or Marine Corps officer addresses the theme, "Ethical Decision Making in the Military." Our guests, flag officers such as Rear Admiral Stufflebeam, Rear Admiral Black, and Brigadier General Nash, offer great insight on the topic, as well as many lessons learned from their personal experiences.

The Capstone Character Excellence Seminar is designed to stimulate thinking about important and relevant issues that will be faced in the not too distant future. Our future leaders will soon be in positions that can challenge their morals and stress their character. The capstone seminar recognizes this unique challenge and gives each first class midshipman a valuable opportunity to test his or her thoughts, and challenge those of their peers. This experience is enhanced by input from experienced staff members who have lived through similar situations or who provide insight not otherwise considered, but important to think about, when making a decision.

Capstone is one more step in the Character Development Division's goal to imbue midshipmen with greater ability to discern between right and wrong while capitalizing the will power to do what is right even at great personal risk.

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Naval Academy Acadennics Update

By William C. Miller, Academic Dean and Provost, USNA

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t is almost a tradition that Naval Academy graduates be under the guidance and mentorship of an experienced faculty lieve their own four years on the Severn ought to serve as member. The Class of 2002 had 14 Trident Scholars who enthe model for every midshipman who follows. Graduates gaged in year-long topics such as "Covert Communication may be comforted by the knowledge that the Academy con- Utilizing Discretely Generated Chaos," "Active Control of Fan tinues to graduate and commission officers into the naval service Noise in Ducts Using Magnetic Bearings," and "Supporting who are exceptionally well prepared. This article addresses how Secure, Ad Hoc Joins for Tactical Networks." the Academy has continued to enhance the academic aspects of that preparation.

Developing an Information Technology Major A number of indicators exist to illustrate the exceptional One of the exciting new initiatives in the academic program quality of the USNA academic program. For example, mem- is the development of a new major in information technology bers of the Class of 2002 were selected for prestigious national (IT). One clear message from the fleet has been that the Acadscholarships and recognitions. These include Emmy Spencer- emy should enhance the information technology portion of the Rhodes Scholar, Ben Heineike-Marshall Scholar, and Amy Naval Academy's curriculum in order to equip its graduates to Jones and Jeremiah Wathen-Gates Scholars. Other new gradu- be the leaders in this vital field for the benefit of the Navy's ates earned scholarships that have been created specifically for combat capabilities. the Naval Academy: Jason Chen and Brian Ray-FitzGerald The Navy is rapidly moving beyond the concept called Scholars, and George Messner-Pownall Scholar. All of these "Netcentric Warfare" to "Knowledge Centric Warfare" and programs support the new graduates' pursuit of master's de- "FORCENET," concepts that involve connecting all naval units grees at Oxford and Cambridge Universities in England. All together in a high-speed data network, allowing each unit or told, more than 70 new graduates have qualified for scholar- ship to be nodes on the network. Each ship or other operaships and graduate education programs. tional unit can share the information underlying the tactical Although we do not pursue ratings in publications such as picture of other units or ships, including the command ship. the Princeton Review's Best 331 Colleges, we do appreciate This enhancement in combat capability brought about by a the confirmation of the sound basis on which our academic concentration on information technology will be at the heart program is founded. In the 2002 edition of the Princeton Re- of new developments in the fleet for years to come. At the view the Naval Academy was highlighted by: Naval Academy we asked the question, "Where will the fleet obtain the skilled officers it needs to properly manage these #1 Professors make themselves accessible; new systems at sea?" The answer in large part must be that #4 Stone-cold sober school; these officers will come from a revised and innovative aca#7 The toughest to get into; demic curriculum at the Naval Academy. #7 Students never stop studying; and We are fortunate to have many talented and capable academic #8 Best Administration. leaders at the Naval Academy whom we formed into a team to review the issue and submit recommendations. This team did a Such achievements are even more impressive when consid- thorough and outstanding job by researching and assessing ering that there are more than 3,700 colleges and universities Naval Academy assets, reviewing the programs at many top in the nation.

U.S. universities, and Opportunities also exarranging for in-depth ist for the most accomdiscussions with memplished midshipmen to bers of the Naval Postexpand their educations graduate School adminisbeyond the classroom. tration and staff.

For example, the Trident ^ ^ The development of the Scholar Program was 1 ? ^ , \|Âť 13v> J ^ ^ ^ l H f l l ^ "^^ major took nearly a instituted in 1963 to year and involved extenprovide an opportunity sive staff work both within for a limited number to the Naval Academy and engage in independent with outside interested study and research. The and involved Navy comprogram continues to mands. The resulting flourish with very taldesign of the IT major was ented midshipmen first reviewed and vaUdated by class selected from the outside schools including top 10% of their class Rensselaer Polytechnic pursuing focused research Institute (RPI), the Photo courtesy of USNA Photo Lab 12

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Penn State; and it was compared to and validated by comparison against the standards of the Computing Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. The Naval Postgraduate School praised the structure of the new IT major and stated that Naval Academy graduates in such a major would be able to complete a master's degree program in information technology management at Monterey in six quarters vice the normally required eight quarters.

The structure of the information technology major is relatively unique, modeled after a very popular program already in existence at RPI. It will consist of ten required rigorous courses in computer science and information technology plus five courses in a "second discipline." The second discipline courses culminate in a substantial project that applies IT methods to that area of study.

The first class to which the program is available is the Class of 2005 which has indicated a very high level of interest. When first offered, the IT major instantly became the most popular major in the Division of Mathematics and Science. Enrollment initially has been limited to 75 midshipmen. The expectation is that the number of midshipmen majoring in IT will grow to well over 100 from each graduating class.

Faculty The insistence on high standards in the academic program is also reflected in the quality of newly hired civilian faculty. In the mid-1960s. Dr. Ben Drought was hired as the first civilian academic dean. One of his first pohcy announcements was to require Ph.D.s by aU newly hired tenure-track, civiUan faculty members. Today, essentially all of the civilian faculty members possess doctorates in the discipline they teach. This one decision by Dean Drought has had a huge, long-term, beneficial effect on the quaMty of the Naval Academy's academic program.

Each academic department exercises great care in pursuing the search for a new faculty member. A nation-wide advertisement routinely generates several hundred responses. The department screens the applications and develops a short list of four to six top candidates who are invited to visit the Yard, normally for two days, to meet with faculty, midshipmen, and senior administrators. Upon completion of this thorough evaluation, an offer is made and normally an agreement is reached.

Each search is in-depth and deliberate to locate the very best quality persons available from across the nation and occasionally abroad, because our history shows us that a carefully hired civilian faculty member will flourish in his or her professional development, will be devoted to midshipman education, will firmly support the Naval Academy's mission, and will remain at USNA for more than 30 years!

Recent examples of this terrific quality in our new faculty is displayed in our hiring successes for the coming academic year.

These include: Chemistry Ph.D., Cambridge University Weapons and Systems Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania Chemistry Ph.D., Stanford University Mathematics Ph.D., Princeton University English Ph.D., Yale University History Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley Mechanical Engineering Ph.D., Stanford University

One of these new faculty members had offers from 20 universities, yet chose to come teach midshipmen in Annapolis!

We are also fortunate to benefit from the philanthropic support of several generous Alumni and other friends who, through the United States Naval Academy Foundation, have made possible the hiring of distinguished professors and military officers who bring extraordinary talents to the classroom. For example.

Admiral Bill Crowe '47, serves as the John M. Olin Professor of National Security Affairs and inspires midshipmen in his classes in political science. It is a rare opportunity to have the former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs and Ambassador to Great Britain in class each week. Other examples include: Admiral Hank Chiles '60, who serves as the Distinguished Chair of Leadership and is a valuable resource and inspiration for both midshipmen and staff; Dr. Roger Wertheimer who serves as the Distinguished Visiting Professor in Ethics, also in the Leadership, Ethics, and Law Department; and Dr. Delores Etter who teaches electrical engineering while serving as the Office of Naval Research Distinguished Chair in Science and Technology.

The Dedication Ceremony during Graduation Week this year was conducted in Memorial Hall to honor the retiring members of the civilian faculty who had distinguished themselves through long and dedicated service to the Naval Academy and the Brigade of Midshipmen. Eleven retiring members of the faculty were honored for their service totahng more than three and a half centuries of teaching experience at the Naval Academy.

Professor Dick Mathieu of the Aerospace Engineering (continued on page 14)

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Department retired after 38 years of service in numerous assignments including service as vice academic dean and as the Naval Academy's institutional representative to the National Collegiate Athletic Association. He is also the Naval Academy faculty's last World War n veteran, having served as a radioman/gunner in PBYs and PBMs in the Pacific. Professor Peter Wiggins retired after 40 years of impressive service as a professor of both mechanical engineering and marine engineering. Appropriately, Professors Mathieu and Wiggins served as the grand marshalls for the graduation ceremonies on 24 May as they led the faculty procession into Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Other faculty members who retired this year are: Associate Professor WiUiam E. Bennett, Electrical Engineering Professor Harriet F. Bergmann, English Professor Thomas W. Butler, Mechanical Engineering Professor John W. Foerster, Oceanography Professor Philip K. Jason, English Professor Edward Koubek, Chemistry Professor Tian S. Lim, Electrical Engineering Professor C. Edward Moore, Mathematics Professor Robert N. Shelby, Physics Maintaining a balance on the faculty between professional educators and professional naval officers continues to be a valued tradition at the Naval Academy.

Nevertheless, since the end of the Cold War, die Navy has had difficulty identifying sufficient numbers of qualified officers to fill many of the officer faculty positions at USNA. In order to address this challenge, two programs were initiated several years ago. First, the recall to active duty of qualified officers of the Naval Reserve, and second, the development of the Permanent Military Professor program. For the coming fall si" semester, 28 Naval Reserve officers have been recalled to teach in our classrooms. They are all well qualified through experience, atsea time, and hold at least a master's degree. Many have eamed a Ph.D. in their academic disciplines.

The second initiative has been to develop the Permanent Military Professor (PMP) program modeled after time-tested programs at West Point and the Air Force Academy. Through this program, Navy officers in the rank of commander who are warfare qualified and possess a master's degree in an appropriate disciphne, are selected to attend Ph.D. programs at civilian academic institutions or the

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Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, to earn doctoral degrees. Upon completion of the Ph.D. studies, their remaining time until statutory retirement will be spent as a faculty member at the Naval Academy. The present authorization is for 30 PMP officers, six captains and 24 commanders. The Naval Academy has requested authority to expand the program to a total of 40 by die end of the decade. At present, we have 11 PMP officers on board with 14 currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs.

Renovation of Academic Facilities Another mark of excellence of a high quality academic institution is its facilities. The Naval Academy has enjoyed the use of impressive facilities in the past, but faces the continuing need to upgrade its academic facilities to meet the demands of the school's mission into the 21st century.

The latest renovation initiative commenced with a complete renovation of the oldest buildings, the trio designed by Ernest Flagg: Sampson, Mahan, and Maury Halls. These classroom buildings were completely refurbished and re-equipped with new educational technology. During the academic year 20022003 Luce Hall will be completely renovated to include Knowledge Centric Warfare and FORCENET training modules, as well as modernized classrooms for teaching the latest navigation equipment and methods.

We are currentiy engaged in detailed planning for the renovation of Michelson, Chauvenet, and Rickover halls, and Nimitz Library later in the decade.

Michelson and Chauvenet halls present an intriguing challenge because they house the laboratories for teaching chemistry and physics. We must maintain the capability for teaching these laboratory-intensive subjects while renovating the present 30 year-old laboratory spaces.

The Naval Academy remains an exciting and thoroughly motivating place to work, to serve, and to participate in supporting the Naval Academy's mission in developing educated leaders for tomorrow's Navy and Marine Corps. We have a world-class faculty, a highly selective student body, excellent facilities, and substantial learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. It is an institution that can be a source of pride for its graduates and the nation. A remarkable resource of continually updated information is available on the Naval Academy's web site at www.usna.edu. Our web site will contain the most recent information on our academic program for review by alumni and friends as we progress through the exciting opportunities of the new academic year.

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%0 The Championship Round on Friday, 27 September ^ The Senior Flight option continues for players v\^o 2002 will be open only to A l u m n i with established U S G A are at least 70 years o l d . Players must choose to comhandicaps.The format is individual stroke play, with a shot- pete in the National ChampionshipTournament as before, gun start at 9 a.m.The Seniors Flight competition will be or compete in the Seniors Flight Play from the Gold included in this event as usual. Players will compete in flights tees, with your Gold tee handicap and elect t o be asCALLAWAY THURSDAY signed t o that flight. You will still be paired with the according to handicap. Limit is 120 players. foursome of your choosing.

Shotgun start at 9 a.m. %? Those participating in the Championship Round o r Callaway Scoring Seniors Flight are requested t o submit photocopies of ^ Reservations will be accepted in the order in which their U S G A handicap cards with their payment t o facili- Paid applications with photocopies of USGA Handicap Limit: 120 players tate tournament administration. Naval A c a d e m y G o l f cards are received. Properly completed applications will C l u b members need not submit cards. Pro Shop will be given priority and confirmation notices will be sent provide current handicaps. Players are encouraged t o Please make your plans early!

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together, unless the foursome, individual or Class, specifically 2002,format Is a Callav\^y format t o accommodate you. requests otherwise. Please mark your applications accordingly Tee times start at 10 a.m. and Alumni and spouses paired with Alumni are invited. We have a limit of 64 players in ^ Refreshments available on both days, and prizes will be awarded at 3 p.m. on Friday. this event and prizes will be awarded.

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To DEVELOP MIDSHIPMEN PHYSICALLY

Athletics at the Naval Academy

By Rachel F. Goldberg Before you leave, I have something for you," Chet Gladchuk says as he heads toward a closet, following our discussion.

Searching for just the right thing he mumbles under his breath, "This won't do. No, not this one." Hefinallyturns around with a smile. "Here you go," he says as he presents a navy blue t-shirt with big gold letters scrawled across the back that proclaim "Expect to Win." This new athletics motto was introduced to Navy sports fans and critics alike last winter when Paul Johnson was brought onboard to coach football at USNA. But how new is this motto, really?

"Everything we do at the Academy is geared toward winning. We don't accept mediocrity," the athletic director says.

This statement is not just about football, or even about sports alone; it is about the enthusiasm of the Brigade and the quality of life for our midshipmen and the expected leadership of coaches. "The motto permeates the entire environment [on the Yard]...It is a constant reminder that we need to be good at everything we do," whether it is on the field of battle, in intercollegiate competition, in the classroom, or in military training.

"Expect to Win" is not enough in itself. The motto made popular by the athletics department works hand in hand with the Conmiandant's initiative to imbue the Brigade with spirit: the spirit of the Naval Academy and the naval service.

Brigade spirit is Gladchuk's focus too. He observes that in all Naval Academy sports competitions, be it football, rugby, lacrosse, or any of the intramural, club, or varsity sports, there is a "much greater degree of trust among teammates" in contrast to athletes at other colleges and universities. The midshipmen are "programmed to be a team, they operate under much higher levels of accountability, and they do a better job of balancing expectations." The athletic director considers, "It is just like being on a destroyer. There aren't any separate agendas, everyone works toward the whole." That's how Navy athletic teams work.

To continue building on the sense of teamwork and developing midshipmen physically, the athletic director has established several goals. The first is to develop a unified effort within the Brigade to arrive at a clear understanding of the correlation of supporting intercollegiate athletics and the spirit of a unified Brigade. "We are second to none for unity," he says, and spirited genuine support of each other through sports is crucial. To develop midshipmen physically is a basic element of the mission of the Naval Academy, and "team concept" is the foundation.

Another goal the athletic director has adopted is for scholarathletes to exceed Brigade standards in military performance, conduct, and academics. The collective averages of athletes

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should be higher than the average of the Brigade as a whole in these three priority areas.

Attracting the best coaches in the nation is another area of focus for the AD. He makes a point to "hire proven leaders to lead our future leaders," acknowledging that coaches serve as role models for midshipmen. "Demonstrated leadership will breed leadership," he says, so he carefully selects accomplished coaches for all sports.

Another goal is to work with the Naval Academy Foundation to secure broad resourcesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;dollars and facilitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"to eliminate the day-to-day hurdles and handicaps" to successfully compete at the Division lA level. All facilities have to be up to par on a national scale to remain competitive in recruiting good candidates and in successfully competing against other Division lA schools. Gladchuk is very committed to equitable treatment for both men and women and ensuring that facilities, equipment, and support service are appropriately addressed.

Whether it is renovating Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, The Robert Crown Sailing Center, or any other facility, these goals are aligned with and critical to accomplishing the Strategic Plan for the Naval Academy at large.

One of the last goals Gladchuk mentions is winning with integrity. "We want to win, we want to beat everyone," he knows, but we never want to do so by compromising the values of the United States Naval Academy or the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

"The moral and ethical standards that are reflected in the fiber of this institution must always be protected. Winning with honor, dignity, humility, and sportsmanship is what's expected by the Brigade, alunmi, and our friends," Gladchuk says.

Winning with integrity, securing resources, hiring great coaches, exceeding Brigade standards, and elevating the sense of spirit of the Brigade, all lead to one last goal: generating an even higher sense of pride in the institution by Alumni.

While the athletic director is working hard to raise the sense of pride alumni have in the institution, alumni have a role to play in return. Alumni should find many ways to support their alma mater and they should be energized by the growth and development of midshipmen.

Alumni are "disciples of the Academy, a pulse of the institution," and they should encourage midshipmen and coaches, he says. The good stewardship of alumni has great effects on the overall mission of the Academy and the United States Naval Academy Campaign: Leaders to Serve the Nation. (See page 20.) The support of the community and cooperation of alumni shed a positive light on the Academy, and their attendance at events and functions pay tribute to an institutional effort which is "an exercise in tradition, continually making an impact on young men and women and our nation over many years," Gladchuk says. "A lot of people are working toward surpassing these goals," and as an alumnus, you can be one of them.

At the next tailgate, picnic, or any alumni gathering, wear your navy blue t-shirt with big gold letters. You are part of the overall winning formula.

Expect to Win! Go Navy! i-

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"Jackie and I just completed our USNA Alumni Group Tour to Florence.This was our fourth, having previously visited Rome, Ireland, and Switzerland. These tours have been outstanding.The attention to details, including hotels, meals, transportation, and overall organization was superb! Best of all was the camaraderie with Alumni, shared backgrounds and experiences. If you haven't tried a tour, do it!You'll love it!" —DickWestfahl '59

IRELAND 2002—RING O F KERRY

Yachtsman's Caribbean (8-15 February 2003) A leisurely and totally relaxing winter getaway voyage through the Virgin Islands; including St. Thomas, Jost Van Dyke, Tortola, Norman Island, St. fohn and others aboard the intimate NANTUCKET CLIPPER. This small ship is perfect for discovering all the small lagoons, deserted beaches, and amazing wildlife that exist on these islands. 8 days/ from $1850 plus air/Clipper Cruises Prag;ue Escapade (12-19 March 2003) Central Europe's most favored and interesting city is yours to discover for eight days; the Strahov Monastery, Prague Castle, Old Town Square, and much more. Stay at the five-star deluxe Hotel Intercontinental, overlooking the Vltava River, within walking distance of most landmarks and monuments. Optional excursions available to many of the area's special sights, or explore on your own. 8 days/$1495 incl. air/Aliunni Holidays Milage Life Along the Dalmatian Coast (20-28 May 2003) Start in Venice, and then travel across the Adriatic Sea to Croatia on the 56-passenger M.Y MONET. See the amazing cities of Zadar, Pula, Split, Korcula, and Dubrovnik, then back to Ravenna, Italy. See the convergence of the Roman, Venetian, Slavic, and Eastern cultures and the impact of the Roman Empire on this amazing area.

9 days/$2895 incl. air/Gohagan & Company \ ^ a g e Life in the Dordogne (31 May-8 June 2003) Discover the Perigord Noir district of Southwest France with its amazing gastronomic bounty and the amazing pre-historic caves of Les Elyzies-de-Tayac. Stay in a beautiful medieval town Sarlat-la-Caneda and take day trips to the surrounding areas. A week of wine, food, and history. 9 days/$2495 incl. air/Gohagan & Company Alumni College in the Veneto District (11-19 August 2003) Stay in the walled city of Cittadella, and then journey out to Marostica, Bassane del Grappa, and Castel Franco Veneto. Visit Venice, Verona and Padua, site of the Basilica of St. Anthony.

Discover the history, art and architecture of this wonderful district of Italy. 9 days/$2395 incl. air/Alumni Holidays Alumni College in Tuscany (Cortona) (7-15 May 2003) A repeat of our first and most popular Tuscany destination planned for early in the season before the heat and crowds. Stay in Cortona and travel each day to the surrounding areas, including Montepulciano Perugia, Assisi, Siena, and Florence. A week of Tuscan history, culture and cuisine that will delight your senses. 9 days/$2395 incl.' air/Alvunni Holidays Scandinavia and the Norwegian Fjords (31 July-16 August 2003) A truly unique voyage; start in Helsinki, and then travel across the Artie Circle to board the M.S. NOBJJNORGE, a modern ship perfect for taking you to all the amazing inlets and fjords of Finland and Norway. Includes a trip on the Flaam Railway, a visit to Oslo and Bergen and many other cities. 15 days/from $3995 incl. air from NY/Odysseys Unlimited

Legendary Passage Cruise on the Rhine & Moselle Rivers (29 July-5 August 2003) Two nights in Amsterdam, then board the MS EuROi\\ for a wonderfijl cruise from Dusseldorf to Strasbourg, through Germany's most beautiful region of feudal castles and storybook vWne villages. End with three days in Lucerne and its Alpine landscape and amazing Lake Lucerne. 13 days/$3695 incl. air/Alumni Holidays British Isles Cruise (15-30 August 2003) A nineteen-day scenic voyage around the legend-laced British Isles encompassing Cornwall, Ireland, the Scottish Highlands, and Outer Hebrides, Orkney Islands and Edinburgh, plus a visit to Le Havre for Normandy and Brugge. Two night pre-cruise stay in London. 19 days/from $4595 plus low air add-ons./Gohagan & Company Canadian Rockies 'Drain Tour with the Calgary Stampede (July 2003) Start in Vancouver, and then board the Rocky Mountaineer to Jasper, for two days of amazing scenery and natural beauty. Then travel by coach to Lake Louis and on to Banff, with a snowcoach ride in the Columbia Icefields, and tram ride up Sulfiir Mountain, plus much more. Then on to Calgary for the once-a-year spectacle that is the Stampede, where you have reserved seating for the famous Grandstand Show and chuck wagon races. 9 days/ $3099 land/Collette Vacations Alumni College in Greece (19-28 September 2003) Stay on the island of Poros and explore the art, architecture, and culture of ancient Greece. Travel by boat to Aegina, Mycenae, Hydra, and Athens to see the Acropolis and Parthenon. Enjoy Greek food, music, and dancing while you see all those places you studied in school. 9 days/$2395 incl. air/Alumni Holidays

"My wife, Ellie, and I enjoyed the trip immensely The basic itinerary as well as the side trips, were extremely well planned, organized, and conducted by a very knowledgeable, professional, and courteous staff. From the day that we registered until we returned home at the conclusion, everything went very smoothly Although I rank the trip at the highest level, the camaraderie of the group was equal. The opportunity to meet and associate with fellow alumni was truly the high point It certainly brings to mind the words from NAVY BLUE & GOLD— "Whenever two or three shall meet..." —Dave Mayfield '62

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lso this year for the first time we have joined the other service academies - Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine, and will be doing some trips together.

The program, named Joint Academy Travel, gives you the ability to travel not only with a Navy group, but now you can be part of a larger joint academy group. Join one of these trips and travel with those who know the Academy experience, but haven't heard all your sea stories yet.

Mandarin China (25 April-12 May 2003) An amazing nineteen-day journey into the heart of China, featuring a five-day Yangtze River cruise through the incomparable Three Gorges, plus extensive visits to Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai and more. See the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven, Terra Cotta Warriors and all the relics and treasures of China's rich history. The dam is completed and will open in June 2003—this is the last chance to see China before its face is changed forever.

19 days/$5195 incl. air from West Coast/Gohagan & Company Alumni College in Provence (2 weeks to choose from 16-24 June 2003 OR 23 June-1 July 2003) A repeat of a wildly successfiil program. A week in Aix-en-Provence, with day trips to many surrounding areas. See Cassis, Aries, and Avignon, with its Palace of the Popes, plus many of the surrounding villages with their chateaux, vineyards, and Roman ruins. 9 days ($2495 incl. air from N Y / Alumni Holidays Alumni College in Sorrento (2 weeks to choose from 21-29 October OR 29 October-5 November 2003) See the best part of Italy after the heat and crowds of summer are gone. Stay in Sorrento at the Ambassiatore Hotel, with its stunning cliff views, and then venture out to Naples, Amalfi, the Isle of Capri, and Pompeii to see the ruins. Travel the fabled Amalfi Coast with its charming seaside village including Positano and more. 9 days/$2495 incl. air from NY/AIumni Holidays Alaska's Inside Passage (26 July-2 August 2003) The YORKTOWN CLIPPER brings small ship elegance to an area you've always wanted to see up close. Visit Tracy Arm, Sawyer Glacier, Glacier Bay National Park, Sitka, Petersburg, Misty Fjords, and Ketchikan, With two options: the cruise portion to explore by sea, or add the Denali pre-cruise extension to see Alaska by both sea and land.

8 days/from $2460 plus air/Clipper Cruises More information and online brochures at wwav.usna.com Please note itineraries and dates may be subject to change. Pinal dates and programs tvill be listed in brochure.

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"Expect to Win"

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hat's the new slogan of the Naval Academy football program, recently introduced by Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk. It is indeed the beginning of a new era in Navy football, one that holds great promise for dedicated Naval Academy football fans.

In April, more than 15,000 fans had a sneak preview of the 2002 Navy football squad at the annual Blue and Gold game played in Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The game, played in regular-season form, was the culmination of a grueling spring practice led by new Head Coach Paul Johnson. The first and third team (Blue) was coached by then-Superintendent Vice Admiral John Ryan '67. The second and fourth team (Gold) was coached by Commandant of Midshipmen Colonel John Allen '76. Blue won the game, 31-27.

In addition to refocusing the football team, the Naval Academy is planning a major renovation of the 43-year-old Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, the largest single element of the United States Naval Academy Campaign: Leaders to Serve the Nation. This project has gained the full endorsement of the Academy's Board of Visitors, Alumni Association Board of Trustees, Foundation Board of Directors, Athletic and Scholarship Program Trustees, and NAAA Board of Control.

With gift commitments to the stadium project at nearly $15 million, including lead commitments of $5 million each from the Trustees of the Athletic and Scholarship Program and the Naval Academy Athletic Association, fundraising is beginning to progress.

"The early momentum achieved by the Campaign will allow us to begin Phase I of the renovation project immediately," says Gladchuk. "This summer, we will install new chairback seating on both sides of the field, a video scoreboard, sound system, ADA seating, and ADA-accessible ramps immediately. We hope to reach several of our goals in this phase, but most importantly the improved accessibility for physically challenged fans. By September of 2002, we will have significantiy improved what was one of the least handicapped-accessible stadiums in the nation, thanks to the generous leadership of many, including the Trustees of the Athletic and Scholarship Program."

The latest research is clear: athletic facilities are one of the most important factors in the competition to recruit and retain student-athletes. The Naval Academy must strengthen its recruiting position among peer institutions through attractive, modem facilities that will foster winning programs, notably football. To propel the Naval Academy and its football program into a new era, the United States Naval Academy Foundation seeks $40 million in private, voluntary gifts to thoroughly renovate the aging facility so it will meet the current and future needs of athletes and spectators. A renovated Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium will accomplish the following goals:

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Assist in recruiting future student-athletes.

A renovated stadium will foster a sttonger Navy football program by presenting a high-quality,first-class,and competitive venue for football prospects who are considering Navy, as well as Army, Air Force, and other universities. But the importance of a first-class stadium to recruiting top studentathletes goes well beyond the football program. All potential Navy athletesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and non-athletesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;form an important first impression of the Academy based on what they see at NavyMarine Corps Memorial Stadium.

Improve national visibility of USNA and Navy football.

A renovated stadium is deemed essential to the Academy's ability to affiliate with a major, national football conference.

While no decision to affiliate has been reached to date, a renovated stadium makes Navy far more attractive to other nationally prominent schools and conferences. In turn, the possibility of playing other top-ranked schools increases the national visibility of not only Navy football, but equally important, the Naval Academy as a whole. Increased positive visibility of the Academy to more middle- and high-school students bolsters their interest in the Academy and in turn provides a larger pool of talented applicants for admission.

Improve the home-field advantage for Navy teams.

From the perspective of athletic competitiveness, there is a direct correlation between the successful performance of the majority of Navy's men's and women's teams and the quality of the facilities in which they compete. New and Improve accessibility for disabled fans. improved facilities have yielded success, most notably The renovation will increase physically challenged fans' demonstrated by Navy's recent winseating capacity by more than 280 spaces and provide improved access U N I T E D S T A T E S N A V A L A C A D E M Y mng tradition in basketball since the construction of Alumni Hall in 1989. to upgraded concession areas, imFOUNDATION Increasing the success of the footproved restroom facilities, and THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY CAMPAIGN ball program will improve NAAA permanent seating.

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revenue, which provides financial support for the 29 other varsity programs at the Academy. Better support for all varsity athletic programs through improved football revenue directly contributes to the physical development mission of the Academy.

• Improve aesthetic and physical appearance of the stadium.

Significant improvements will be achieved via landscaping, improved traffic flow on game days, and a general upgrading of the physical appearance—both inside and out—of the stadium. Upgrades also include a video scoreboard, improved press box seating, better club seating for fans, and a complete redesign and enhancement of the overall landscaping of the stadium. As an extension of the Yard, Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium must be a signature landmark that appropriately represents the Academy in the best and most physically attractive way possible. At the same time, the stadium must also be a "good neighbor," whose appearance pleasingly blends into its residential and community neighborhood.

• Improve the spectator experience for Navy football fans.

The new bowl seating configuration, improvements in parking and tailgating areas, modern concession areas and convenience facilities, and wider concourse spaces will significantly enhance the experience for Navy football fans who spend full days in and around the stadium on game days.

When completed, the renovated stadium will present a more intimate "bowl" feeling that will improve the Academy's ability to attract future smdent-athletes, improve the overall fan experience, and enhance the home-field advantage for Navy football teams. The stadium will be unmistakably recognizable as Navy's football stadium when viewed on regional and national television. ExtemaUy, the finished product will be a beautiful landmark that is also capable of serving the community's needs for special events when not hosting Navy football or other athletic competition.

From the new, colorful Taylor Avenue arched fa9ade to the enhanced press and premium suite levels, the updated stadium will be a proud home to a new generation of midshipmen athletes, the Brigade, and Navy fans. The close-in spectator views provided by the new comer and end zone permanent seating and the movement of the "Billy the Kid" zone closer to the field will result in a home field intensity that rivals the great college football arenas of America.

Premium loge seating in luxury suites and at the club level will provide new viewing experiences for Navy fans. Suites on the Command Level (top floor) of the revamped press box will be located on either side of the new Superintendent's Suite, adjacent to a new lounge. Two new rows of club seats on the Blue (home) side of the stadium will feature lounge access and great sight lines from the rear of the lower stands.

A single-level concourse will, for the first time, make it possible to walk uninterrupted around the stadium. Concourses will also offer improved, colorful signage and concession areas.

The end result of these enhancements will be a practical and artistic unity that will complement the many other new Naval Academy facilities and renovations of historic buildings accomplished in recent years.

In connection with the stadium fundraising effort, a number of permanent naming opportunities are available. For information on how you can participate, please contact the

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Foundation at 410-293-1930 or visit the Foundation's web site at www.usnafoundation.com.

For more information on the stadium plan, contact the Naval Academy Athletic Association at 410-293-2700 or www.navysports.com 1

THE PLAN Constiiiction of thefirstphase of the project has commenced and will be completed by the opening of the 2002 football season. The total renovation is projected to be completed over a four-year period. However, the availabiUty of donated funds will dictate the renovation timetable; as resources are committed, each phase will be addressed. Storm water management, landscaping, AD A compliance, restrooms, concession areas, permanent seating, memorial tributes, a new press box, a perimeter walking path, new fencing, a scoreboard, lighting, and a sound system highlight the list of projects to be addressed.

Currently, the Naval Academy Athletic Association is working closely with the city, county, state, and neighborhood associations to ensure proper communication and sensitivity to issues that benefit both the NAAA and the community at large.

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Restroom upgrades, concession renovations, and additional lighting will dramatically improve the concourse area. Colorful banners will brighten the Artworii courtesy of NAAA

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Navy Club Sports Rank at Top

By Professor Jan Dairnard, Intramural and Club Sport Director

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he Naval Academy has one of the top club sports programs in the countiy. Navy can boast about National Champions, All Americans, and beating Army and Air Force in the club sports realm as well. USNA has 16 club sports.

W h a t are club sports?

Club sports at USNA are designed to provide a higher competitive atmosphere for those midshipmen who are interested in sports at a higher level than intramurals, but with not as much demand as varsity sports. The emphasis in club sports is leadership.

Each club is midshipmen initiated and midshipmen controlled with oversight from an officer representative and a part-time coach.

Emphasis is placed on participation and competitiveness. The program is funded by Midshipmen Welfare Fund, as well as midshipmen dues and outside donations made through fund raising. Clubs are administratively looked after by the Department of Physical Education. The governing body for all club sports is NIRSA (National Intramural-Recreational Sport Association), of which Navy is a member.

Midshipman Participation

Participants in Club Sports at Navy are not allowed to miss classes, drill, parades, study hour, or football games. They practice during regularly scheduled intramural times, which are usually three times a week. Each club is allowed intramural exemptions for two out of the three seasons. During one season they must participate in an intramural sport. Even with these rules and regulations. Navy manages to post one of the best programs in the country with national champions and national contenders each year.

The Sports

The club sports at Navy are: boxing, cycling, judo, karate, men's and women's lacrosse, intemational pistol, powerlifting, men's and women's rugby, women's Softball, women's tennis, men's volleyball, ice hockey, combat at arms team, and triathlon. The whole program has approximately 450 midshipmen per year; 322 men and 128 women.

Navy has defeated Army in boxing, karate, men's B rugby, power-lifting, and triathlon for 2001-2002. Navy defeated Air Force in women's lacrosse, power-

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Ufting, men's rugby, and triathlon for 2001-2002. Navy posted a 14-2 club record over all miUtary institutions played in 2001-2002, including USCGA, VMI, Citadel, USMMA, USAFA, USMA. Here is a brief recap the 2001-2002 club sports: • Boxing: Finished second place at the National Collegiate Boxing Association Championships that were held at USNA. Navy had two National Champions: Benjamin Zuber '02 and Frank Parisi '04. Zuber was named the 2002 Male Club Sport Athlete of the Year for USNA. • Combat at Arms: Won three out of three competitions entered: Secretary of the Navy Pistol and Rifle Match and two time Sanners Lake Sportmen's Club competitions.

• Cycling: Finished fourth in the conference (ACCCC, Division I).

• ice Hockey: Finished with one of its best records in many years and qualified for the ACHA playoffs, record was 21-8-2.

• international Pistol: 2002 National Champions, MUSC Kathy Callahan, USN (Ret.), was named NRA Distinguished College Coach of the Year. Navy was honored with 23 AilAmerican Awards. Ryan Blacklock '04 was Overall Individual National Champion.

• Judo: Eamed both the Maryland and Virginia State Championship titles. Several midshipmen qualified for the Collegiate National Championships.

• Karate: Defeated Army 6-3; finished first at the U.S. Open Martial Arts Championships; twofirstplacefinishersat New York Ail-American Tournament (Stephen Winchell '05 and Kitan Bae '05) and Navy placed first at the Karate -do Teams Competition.

• Men's Club Lacrosse: Qualified for the NCLL play-offs with a record of 11-6-0. Navy lost in the second round of the NCLL play-offs to University of Delaware 8-10.

•Women's Lacrosse: Qualified for the NIRSA Lacrosse National Championships. Navy claimed third place. All-Americans for Navy are Jeanine Benjamin '03, Sarah Campbell '02, and Amy Mizell '02. Navy lost to Army 14-15 for the first time in five years. Amy Mizell '02 was the female Club Sport Athlete of the Year for USNA. Navy's final record was 25-16-2.

• Powerlifting: Second place at the Collegiate Powerlifting National Championships for the fourth year in a row. Seven midshipmen earned Ail-American honors: Steve Macgillis '03, Rob Hillery '03, Joe Sweger '03, Anthony Sisti '04, Juha Loya '02, Christina Knutson '02, and AUison Braud '04.

Navy also won the TriServices Competition for Photos courtesy of USNA the fifth year in a row.

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• Men's Rugby: 2001 Potomac Rugby Union Champions, 2002 Mid-Atiantic Rugby Football Union Champions, 36th Annual Cherry Blossom Tournament Champions. Navy lost to Indiana University of Pennsylvania in the Sweet Sixteens. Navy finished with a record of 18-1.

• Women's Rugby: First final four appearance for the women ruggers by defeating New Mexico 26-23 and Marquette 20-15 in the Elite 8's. Navyfinishedfourth in the Women's Division. Final Record was 10-5.

•Women's Softball: Second place in the National Club Softball Tournament in Cincinnati, OH. Navy played a 31-game schedule this year and had a 20-11 record.

• Women's Tennis: Finished with a 6-3 record. Navy competes against Catholic, Hood College, York College, UVA, and College of Notre Dame.

•Triathlon: 2002 National Collegiate Champions. Top finishers for Navy were: Timothy O'Donnell '03, William Uffman '03, Bryan ScuUin '03, Peter Penzell '02, and Bradley Schoultz '03. For the women the top finisher was Leslie Esher '03. Navy also won the Osprey Sprint Triathlon, Mid-Atiantic Championships, YMCA Olympic Distance Triathlon, and the West Point Triathlon. Navy has defeated Army for four consecutive years.

• Men's Volleyball: Navy qualified for the NIRSA Nationals andfinishedranked 19th in the country in club volleyball. Navy finished the year with a 13-28-1 record.

If you would like a club sport schedule, please call the club sport office to get on the mailing list, 410-293-4892/5545, or email to dainard@usna.edu.

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USNAjFoondatioiL AtfiMic and Spholar^p Fmgram Trustees Spring Banquet rririi

By Captain Ed Wallace 72, U.S. Navy (Retired), Vice President, A&SP

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he Trustees of the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation, Athletic and Scholarship Program presented annual awards to three midshipmen at their recent spring banquet.

Michael Valenti '02 received the H. McCoy Jones Award as the Foundation-sponsored member of the graduating class who has demonstrated the highest degree of excellence in athletics, leadership, and competitive spirit.

Aaron Polanco '05 received the Collins/Roos Class of 1949 Junior Varsity Football Award as the most valuable player of the junior varsity football team.

Ed Malinowski '02 received the E.E. "Rip" Miller Award, which is presented by the Naval Academy Foundation to a member of the varsity football squad who is voted by his teammates as having contributed the most to the team.

Also receiving special recognition from Admiral James L. HoUoway III '43, USN (Ret.), Trustees Chairman, were the Superintendent and his wife, Diane. Vice Admiral John Ryan '67 was inducted as a Foundation Trustee, and Diane was given a special certificate as the Naval Academy's honorary Head Cheerleader for the past four years. She also led the Trustees in a spirited "Go Navy" cheer.

The Naval Academy Foundation's Athletic and Scholarship Program sponsors 80 candidates for admission to the Naval Academy at a number of preparatory schools and military junior colleges for a postgraduate (high school) year of academic study.

In 2001, the Athletic and Scholarship Program awarded neariy $200,000 in scholarships.

The Athletic and Scholarship Program also provides significant financial support to many athletic initiatives including: • The ongoing Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium renovation; • Awards program for midshipmen involved in intramural and club sports, and for selected coaches of varsity sports; • Funding for instructors and coaches at the Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS), and for travel, food, and lodging for its varsity sports teams; • Support of the Naval Academy Athletic Association's (NAAA) football program in the form of coaches' benefits; and • Recruiting support for all 30 varsity sports.

ADM James L. HoUoway, USN (Ret.), Board Chairman, presents an award to MIDN Ed Malinowski as his parents look on.

VADM and Mrs. Ryan with MIDN Cory Strong and MIDN Marjorie Rtbeiro.

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NAVY-NOTRE DAME BUS Ride with the Alumni Association to Ravens Stadium for the Navy-Notre Dame Football Game on

Saturday, 9 November 2002 Price Per Person: $18.00 round trip/members â&#x20AC;˘ $20.00 roundtrip/non members There will NOT be any bus tickets. A confirmation letter will be sent to you upon receipt of your payment. Buses will return to Navy-Marine Corp Stadium after the game.

* * * NO REFUNDS AFTER 26 OCTOBER 2002 * * * Bus Departure: Depart Navy-Marine Corp Stadium at 9 a.m.

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Following the Supe's reception, the group went over to the Fitzgerald Clubhouse for a private reception. From the press box on the second level, the former players could watch as baseball coach Steve Whitmyer supervised the team as they put a tarpaulin over the infield. Afterward Coach Whitmyer came to the reception and met everyone. The coach also answered questions in regard to Navy and the Patriot League. All were invited to tour the clubhouse, including the trophy room, the press box, and the locker rooms.

On Saturday a double header with Holy Cross was scheduled. The weather was perfect for the games. Before the first game, both Lefty Nehez '51 and Dick Murphy '54 threw out ceremonial pitches. They almost got the ball to home plate.

Navy won both games, 8-1 and 3-2.

Between games, everyone was honored by having their name announced as they walked onto the field to meet and shake hands with the Navy Athletic Director, Chet Gladchuk. After the group lined up along the third base line, Andy Frahler '48 talked about Max Bishop and his contribution to Navy baseball. Roger Buck '50 then spoke about the more than 100year-long history of baseball at USNA. Deke Forbes '50 then paid tribute to a number of deceased teammates.

After the second game, there was a buffet dinner in Hubbard Hall with lots more reminiscing and storytelling. A good time was had by all.

Those who attended one or more of the events were: Alice and Paul Burdett '45; Claire and Andy Frahler '48; Carol Baysinger, widow of Reaves '49; Muriel and Roger Buck '50; Harriet and Bill Droge '50; Roz and Deke Forbes '50; Lydia and John McNabney '50; John Morrissey, son of John '50; Pat Corrigan '51; Bill Lawrence '51; Barbara and Dave Mullaney '51; Lefty Nehez '51; Penny Vahsen, widow of George '52; Ann and Vic Cricchi '53; Judy and Gus Hubal '53; Nancy Chuday, widow of Dick '54; Betty Conboy, widow of Tom '54; Ellie and Ed Dawson '54; Lynn and Dick Murphy '54; Don Frahler '72; Linda and Bruce Buck '77; Maxine Bishop Schwartz, daughter of former coach Max Bishop; and Nancy Duff, widow of former coach Joe Duff.

Pat Corrigan '51 was the chairman of the reunion. Penny Vahsen aided in the catering arrangements. Megan Zeager of NAAA assisted in many ways by coordinating the activities within the NAAA. 4> Photo courtesy of Phil Hoffmann

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please log in to the program by using the username and password you created. Once you have logged into the JSAJE program you may browse through job listings and contact employers. Not actively looking for a job? Sign up for Job Retriever and let it alert you when jobs according to your search criteria become available.

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Alumni a W A R Profile: September 11th Making Many Navy Pilots Rethink Going Back to Civilian fobs Pilots Choosing to Remain in Navy Rather Than Moving on to Commercial Aviation © Copyright NPR ® 2002. This news report by NPR's Russell Lewis was originally broadcast on National Public Radio's Morning Edition® on May 6, 2002, and is used with the permission of National PubUc Radio, Inc. Any unauthorized duplication is strictiy prohibited.

BOB EDWARDS, host: Since September 11th, more Navy pilots have decided to stay in the military rather than switch to civiUan aviation jobs. Part of the reason is a renewed sense of purpose and patriotism, but a sluggish economy also is making the decision easier. From member station KPBS in San Diego, Russell Lewis reports.

RUSSELL LEWIS reporting: At the North Island Naval Air Station in Coronado, a pilot of Squadron VS-41 is suiting up for a training flight.

(Soundbite of pilot getting suited up) LEWIS: Wearing a green flight suit and white helmet, he heads out to the flight line to inspect his plane, an S-3 Viking. Squeezing into the cramped cockpit, the pilot straps in and prepares to start the engines of the air-to-air refueling plane.

Uiudentified Pilot: OK. Here we go.

(Soundbite of plane firing up) LEWIS: As the engines prepare to spool up, the four-member crew works methodically, following checklists to ensure everything is working properly.

(Soundbite of plane firing up) LEWIS: The Navy invests more than a million dollars to train each of its pilots. Once they complete FHght school, they're required to stay in the military for at least eight years. Historically, many pilots leave the Navy after that for civilianflyingjobs, which offer better pay and less time away from their families. But with the war on terrorism ongoing, more pilots are staying with the Navy.

Only 68 have resigned ,^^^ this fiscal year, half ^ ' klf -^^k ^^ many as last

year. And since September 11th, 94 aviators have pulled their resignation requests, including Lieutenant Commander Michael Angelopoulos, a VUdng pilot.

Lieutenant Commander MICHAEL ANGELOPOULOS (US Navy): Now it seems to be more real with the threat to our country. To me, it makes it easier for me to stay. And it makes it easier for the sacrifices when I'm gone for my family, my wife and my kids. It makes it easier to accept.

LEWIS: Angelopoulos and other aviators are staying in the Navy at the highest rate in a dozen years. The 33-year-old is married with two children. His wife has a high-paying job with a San Diego law firm, and he plaimed to be a stay-at-home dad. Now he's changed his mind.

Lt. Comm. ANGELOPOULOS: Being Mr. Mom is a good job, but I just couldn't justify doing it. My son's eight years old, and he kind of understood the attack, understood die threat.

And I didn't want [him] to be, 10 years from now, looking back, saying, 'Hey, Dad, isn't that when you got out of the Navy?' So that's really what it boiled down to for me.

LEWIS: But other pilots are s[t]aying in the military because civilian airline jobs are suddenly hard to come back. After September 11th, airlines cut back flights and furloughed thousands of pilots. Some economists predict it will be another two years before airlines return to pre-9/11 levels. John Heimlich is the director of economic research at the Air Transport Association, an aviation trade group.

Mr. JOHN HEIMLICH (Air Transport Association): I can certainly understand with the work force reductions and the general economic outlook for our industry that they're better off considering the promise of the military.

LEWIS: That economic uncertainty is now working to the Navy's advantage. To make staying in the Navy even more attractive, the imhtary has

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increased a slew of benefits in the last year, including a housing allowance, a savings plan, and beginning this summer, a graduate education program.

Pilots will be allowed to get an executive MBA for free at the same time the military has increased basic pay. Captain Joe Willis(ph) is the personnel officer of the Pacific Naval Air Force(ph).

Should Be Anything But Retffirig.

Captain JOE WILLIS (Personnel Officer, Pacific Naval Air Force): When we go into war like we are today, we need that experience. And you only get that by deploying. And we can't afford to lose that experience base as we grow new leaders.

LEWIS: Leaders like Lieutenant Commander Christopher Cruise(ph), another Viking instructor pilot. He was considering joining the FBI, but September 11th changed his mind.

Lieutenant Commander CHRISTOPHER CRUISE (Viking Instructor Pilot): Yeah, there was a lot of tossing and turning for me, personally, to leave the Navy. And ever since I pulled my resignation letter, it's been the greatest sleep I've had in quite a while. No restlessness, nothing.

I haven't looked back. It's been great.

This is knowing in the span of a couple of weeks here. I'm going to be out to sea myself on my next six-month cruise away from the family, but the sense of purpose really changes things, really changes perspective.

LEWIS: Cruise's sense of purpose is on a personal level, too. A college classmate was one of 189 people killed in the Pentagon on September 11th. Enhanced benefits aside, he says he wanted to remain in the military to honor his fallen friend.

For NPR News, I'm Russell Lewis in San Diego.

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'05 FACES SEA TRIALS

By Jennifer Sheppard, USNA Alumni Association Staff n 14 May 2002, members of the Class of 2005 were introduced to the physical and mental challenges of this year's Sea Trials. Modeled after the Marine Corps 54-hour "Crucible" and Navy "Battle Stations," sunrise to nearly sundown, Plebes split into five different groups to persevere in the grueling five phases of Sea Trials.

Evolutions included challenges in an aquatic environment; combat conditioning; teamwork and unit cohesion; land and water obstacles; and endurance challenges and obstacle course.

Along with marking the end of the Plebe Year, Sea Trials tests skills the Fourth Classmen have acquired during their first year as midshipmen. Attributes required for successful completion of these trials include physical stamina, endurance, knowledge of basic seamanship, and problem solving skills.

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By Anne Sharpe, USNA Alumni Association Staff our representatives from the Class of 1952 presented sets Eggert, USN (Ret.), awarded the Navy Cross for heroism as pilot of gold ensign and second lieutenant bars to all gradu- of a jet aircraft while serving as commander of Air Wing Nine ates after they received their diplomas on 24 May. The on CONSTELLATION; gold bars are inscribed on the back with the class years that Colonel Theodore J. Lutz Jr., USMC (Ret.), awarded the Navy span a half century, "52-02." A card was included with each Cross while serving as platoon leader of Company H, Third Batset containing a special message that reads: talion, First Marines in action against enemy forces in Korea; "Ex Scientia Tridens " (From Knowledge, Sea Power) Captain Jerrold M. Zacharias, USN (Ret.), awarded the Navy —Whenever Two or Three Shall Meet and Old Tales be Cross for extraordinary heroism in action while serving as piRetold, From Low to Highest in the Fleet We'll Pledge The lot of a jet attack aircraft on a night low-level strike against the Blue and Gold. enemy over Hanoi, North Vietnam; and —Fair winds and following seas to the Class of 2002 from Lieutenant General James R. Brickel, USAF (Ret.), awarded the Class of 1952. the Air Force Cross in connection with military operations '52-'02: Another link in the chain. against an opposing armed force as a photo reconnaissance pilot "The Class of 1952's association with the Class of 2002 has near Thai Ngyen, North Vietnam. Because of health reasons. been stimulating and tremendously rewarding," says Captain Lieutenant General Brickel was represented by General Jacob C. Brown, USN (Ret.), Class president. "It has been our Lawrence Skantze, USAF (Ret.), for the gold bar presentation. pleasure to watch these young people grow and mature over The Class of 1952 graduated in June. Their path led them into the past four years. And so it is with pride and satisfaction that the tail end of the Korean War, the awakening of the Cold War we have the high privilege of presenting them era, and Vietnam. The Class did more than its share during the war years—flying strike missions, parwith their commissioning bars and welcoming ticipating in ground combat, providing close foe them into the 'Extended Brigade.' They are a support from surface ships to troops ashore, and superb Class, and we have no doubts that they conducting covert submarine missions. have the 'right stuff' to assume their leadership roles in the fleet. We wish them Godspeed."

The Class will celebrate its 50th reunion on Four representatives from the Class of 1952 made 11-15 September 2002, marking a half-century of the presentation: Rear Admiral Lowell F. "Gus" service to our country. <u

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Thursday, August 22, 2002 Interview Prep Seminar

7 PM - 9 PM

Friday, August 23, 2002 Breakfast (provided)

7 AM - 10 AM

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The west coast 5 4 C C is held annually in Seattle, Washington. Typically we will have anywhere from 25-30 companies participating at the Seatde SACC, and 150-200 candidates. It is our smaller more intimate career fair, and the companies that attend each year, such as Procter & Gamble, Merrill Lynch, Target, Abbott Labs, Exxon Mobil, and many others, have done very well with their recruiting efforts in Seatde.

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The SACC candidate registration fee is $35 and may be paid by check or credit card. Please mail the attached registration with form of payment and two copies of your resume—resumes must be one page/one sided and on plain copy paper. Please mail your registration, or email to: sacc@usna.com. Please do not fax—we need a nice, clean copy of your resume.

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By Dr. Willliam Dudley, Director, Naval Historical Center n recent issues of Shipmate, Lieutenant Commander George Capen and Vice Admiral Bob Dunn opened a discussion regarding the uses of history in the Navy. Both are commended for starting a vital dialog to which I would like to add a few thoughts. The way we have practiced history in the U.S. Navy needs "reinvention." We have to put more emphasis on recent history in order to capture the imaginations of young officers and enlisted. We have gained many new naval heroes to celebrate since World War II. Our junior sea service members need to know who the new heroes are before they can use them as role models. Our methods of documenting history are changing rapidly in this revolutionary electronic age, and it is essential that our leaders think consciously about saving records for the historians of the future. The way we publish history is changing also. Since sailors have much less time to read, we have to devise new ways to communicate history and heritage. Here are some recent developments in how we are adjusting to changing circumstances.

We recognize a need for closer relationships between history-related institutions to achieve an optimum use of the Navy's intellectual resources; that is, integrating professional historical knowledge with the naval institutions that use history for naval education and public outreach. This approach is embodied in a Memorandum of Understanding between the Director of Naval History and the Chief of Naval Education and Training (CNET) that calls for greater integration of materials on naval history and heritage into the Navy's training and education programs. Naval Historical Center (NHC) representatives and CNET are working together to incorporate more naval history and heritage in the curricula of the Leadership Continuum and the NROTC programs.

Electronic communications pose the greatest challenge for historians and archivists collecting message traffic for future study and analysis. Continual advances in electronic technology have made obsolete the paper-based record-keeping systems of the past. To maintain access and retrievability, archivists must assure the migration of records to software systems in use. We have established an electronic records working group that includes OpNav records managers, representatives of the Center for Naval Analyses, and NHC archivists who meet periodically to track progress, identify problem areas, and recommend solutions. The NHC and CNA have established an Memorandum of Understanding that will allow both organizations to share electronic records relating to current and future operations. These records hold the primary sources for writing the 21st century history of the Navy.

The NHC and the Naval Historical Foundation are engaged with Empire Video in developing a series of three- to fiveminute historical videos for use in Navy classrooms and as history "spots" on Navy-Marine Corps News broadcasts. These engaging vignettes are tailored to accommodate program and classroom formats. The foundation also sponsors the countrywide Heritage Speakers Program made up of retired officers and enlisted eager to speak on naval history before the public

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and at naval functions. We have also introduced a popular, historical booklet series on the modem Navy. Complemented with illustrations and written in journalistic style, these booklets fit well into the wardroom and mess-deck environments and are accessible to the ordinary sailor.

To encourage appreciation for naval history and heritage, NHC has recendy established a public relations billet. The incumbent is providing producers and hosts of documentaries, movies, news programs, and talk shows with historical advice, documents, and photographs. Staff historians have appeared as on-camera authorities and narrators with the History Channel, PBS, and major network programs. Center staff members have served as consultants for Pearl Harbor, Black Hawk Down, and other Hollywood productions.

Center staff historians and American and foreign colleagues have launched an online publication called the Intemational Journal ofNaval History at www.ijnhonline.org. Estabhshment of the journal was originally discussed at a 1999 Intemational Naval Historians' meeting at the center. Thanks to the generous support of the Naval Historical Foundation, the electronic journal went live in April 2002. This peer-reviewed intemational forum welcomes submissions from naval historians worldwide.

To improve coordination within the naval history conomunity, we need stronger ties between the Navy and loyal supporters in non-profit groups that are dedicated to the business of naval history and heritage. Some of these are leaders among organizations that celebrate the Navy, past and present.

The mission and objectives of these organizations seek to promote better understanding of the underpinnings and heritage of naval history. Their inclusion in public programs, symposia, and seminars will only enhance this awareness.

The Navy operates 11 museums across the country. They need to grab the attention of the younger generation. Kids react well to multi-media and interactive exhibits and this requires partnerships with non-profit groups that may be able to assist in obtaining this costly equipment and software that goes with it.

To ensure oiu- naval museums are operating at a high national standard, we encourage them to go through the accreditation process of the American Association of Museums.

We need to reinvent naval history and heritage as a motivating force in the Navy. Active duty officers and civilians in policy-making positions can require its use in appropriate situations. All commands should build exhibits that display the accomphshments of the ship, squadron, or station. Ships named for valorous naval heroes should make the most of their namesakes' accomplishments. Commanders of ships named for battles famous in American history can ensure that their sailors understand and take pride in the results of those battles.

Naval Academy graduates and other friends of the Navy can help make history and heritage the vibrant and inspirational force it can and should be. "Celebrate, commemorate, motivate"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;these words suggest what history and heritage can contribute to the Navy's rich human potential. <iShipmate, July-August 2002

develop the Navy's initial Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) Performance Quahty Standards (PQS).

In June 1976, Lear resigned his active duty commission and accepted a Naval Reserve Commission. During his Reserve Captain Daniel B. Lear '68, career he held positions of increased responsibility including his assignment as executive officer of the first Reserve ReadiU.S. Naval Reserve (Retired) ness Unit (Lehigh Valley, PA) in Naval Reserve Readiness Trustee, U^. U^^al ^Academy Alumni ^Association Conmiand Region Three. Additionally, he served as commandaptain Lear, a designated sur- ing officer of FOREST SHERMAN ( D D - 9 3 1 ) , detachment 3113 face warfare officer, served a South Bend, IN. While a Reservist assigned to Combat Logiscombined total of 25 years in tics Group Two, Lear qualified as a forward-deployed Battle the U.S. Navy and U.S. Naval Re- Watch Commander for Commander Task Force 137 supportserve. Upon graduation from the ing logistic re-supply of U.S. forces in a NATO environment. ^HjH^^ Naval Academy in June 1968, he He participated in five exercises in Scotiand, England, and ^J^T^^^k joined NEWMAN K. PERRY ( D D - 8 8 3 ) in Norway. Lear retired from the Naval Reserve in January 1993.

After leaving active duty in 1976, Lear conrunenced a civil-^^^' â&#x20AC;˘* ^ ^ ^ ^ Naples, Italy. He completed two Mediian career that has spanned more than 25 years. He was the terranean and one Caribbean deployment in PERRY. In early 1970, Lear was early selected to attend the Naval senior sales marketing executive for four companies prior to Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, where he earned a embarking on a career in executive recmiting. In 1996 Lear founded Omega Systems, LLC, an executive recmiting and master's degree in management.

In the fall of 1971 he received orders to Naval Destroyer consulting company, of which he is currently president.

Captain Lear has been active in supporting the naval service School (now U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Officer Department Head School) in Newport, RI, as a member of Class 37. Upon and the Naval Academy. He is the current tmstee representing graduation he was assigned as Weapons Department Head in the Hampton Roads Chapter of the USNA Alumni Association, and he has served as president and board member for the BROWNSON ( D D - 8 6 8 ) , homeported in Newport, RI. While serving in BROWNSON, Lear led the successful comple- Chapter. He is currently the Chairman of the Membership Comtion of the ship's Nuclear Weapons Acceptance Inspection mittee for the Alumni Association.

(NWAI) and the evaluation of the ship's unique SQQ-23 "Pair" Captain Lear is a lifetime member of the U.S. Naval AcadActive/Passive Sonar System. He completed two Mediterra- emy Alumni Association and the Naval Academy Athletic nean deployments in BROWNSON. Association. He also is a member of the Navy League, Naval After completing the Naval Instmctor Course in 1974, Lear Institute, Naval Reserve Association (NRA), The Retired Ofwas assigned as a "plank owner instructor" to Surface Warfare ficers Association (TROA), and the Naval Enlisted Reserve Officer School (Basic) in Newport, RI, where he helped Association (NERA). d>

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museum exhibition paying tribute to Vietnam prisoners of war will begin a national tour in Coronado, CA, on 29 August 2002. Hosted by the Coronado Museum of History and Art, the photographic display will travel to five to ten venues around the country throughout 2003 to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the POWs' retum from Hanoi.

"Open Doors: Vietnam POWs Thirty Years Later" is a still photo documentary that takes an intimate look at the current lives of Vietnamera POWs. A series of black-andwhite portraits and accompanying, written profiles, illustrate the individual personalities of 19 Navy veterans, nine Air Force veterans, one Marine, and one Army doctor.

While their experiences in captivity have been well documented, the current lives of former Vietnam POWs have been largely overlooked. In the 30 years since their retum to the United States in 1973, they have taken on professional and personal challenges, careers, and hobbies. All were asked to return to their careers and their families and resume their lives as private citizens. They were not given celebrity treatment by today's standards, nor did they ask for it; they were not given book deals or movie deals or publicists or a million dollars.

Although these American men were tested like few people of subsequent generations, they were asked to resume their roles as husbands and fathers and sons, and to salvage their careers. Some families survived; others broke apart. But the men didn't. Most have flourished.

None of them would claim to be perfect, but they refuse to be bitter and they take great pride in their individual professional and personal accomphshments. Most reUsh life, for they know that Ufe always offers new doors of opportunity to open.

"Open Doors" was conceived by two women with strong Navy ties.

Taylor Baldwin Kiland, the writer, is a former Navy lieutenant and a former account director with the public relations agency BursonMarsteller. She writes as a hobby.

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Her father, Ingolf N. Kiland Jr. '59, is a retired captain. Her grandfather, Ingolf N. Kiland '17, retired as a vice admiral after serving in both World Wars and the Korean War. Jamie Howren Quinn, wife of John Quinn '91 and mother of a four-yearold daughter, has been a professional portrait and landscape photographer for 15 years. Herfirstexposure to the Navy was through Taylor's family (they met in second grade) and Jamie's subsequent introduction to John. John's father, Tom Quinn '62, is a retired Supply Corps commander and his grandfather, John Quinn '28, retired as a rear admiral (upper half) after serving in World War II and the Korean War. This writer-photographer team came together for "Open Doors" to capture the subjects' personalities with visual images and written profiles that add verbal color, context, and quotes. Separately, the profile and photo give the observer a glimpse at a man. Together, they give insight into how he ticks, how he thinks, and how he lives.

Their ultimate goal in creating this exhibit was summarized by Jamie: "It is our hope that anyone who sees this exhibit, regardless of their exposure to the military, will be able to identify with at least one of the personalities. For it is their spirit and their humanity that we are hoping to capture."

"Open Doors: Vietnam POWs Thirty Years Later" suggests hope, opportunity, and second chancesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; a testament to the sheer strength of the human spirit and the power of human will. It reinforces the poignant statement from Commander Paul Galanti '62: "I decided there's no such day as a bad day when there's a door knob on the inside of the door."

To date, the creators are absorbing all the out-of-pocket expenses to develop the exhibit's content. The Coronado Museum of History and Art is putting on the show and managing the traveling exhibit's itinerary. For more information about the exhibit or to provide support, log onto the web site www. coronadohistory.org/opendoors. d> Photos by Jamie Howren Quinn

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STAFF A N D PROr.RAMS United States Naval Academy Alumni Association Member Support

By Jenm/er sheppard. USNA Alumm Association staff

On any given day, the member support team is called upon to assist midshipmen, members of the extended brigade, and their families, whether it's to help renew a membership, update a record, or host a football tailgate. The mission and purpose of member support is to sponsor activities that bind alumni together and help perpetuate the history and traditions of the Naval Academy. The team deals with a diversity of constituents, including classes, chapters, and parent clubs. Member support is at the forefront of our organization, dedicated to serving our Alumni.

Member Support, instmmental in friendraising, comprises the membership department, class and chapter support, parents program, and events and facihties.

The United States Naval Academy Alumni Association currentiy has 46,500 members comprising graduates, non-graduates, widows, parents, blue and gold officers, employees of the Academy, as well as the Association and Foundation staff. The membership department continually works to upgrade its benefits and services to ensure it is providing "value added services" members have come to expect. Additional services provided by the department include database record changes and research assistance. The Alumni Association is striving to grow to its goal of 60,000 members by 31 December 2005. The membership department staff continually provides excellent customer service to help achieve this goal.

The support team offers a wide array of services for class or chapter officers and members of parent clubs. Ranging from facUitating chapter functions, coordinating upcoming class reunions or arranging the annual parent conference, the team focuses on bringing our Alumni back to Annapolis and keeping members involved in the blue and gold community.

The events and facilities team offers members everything from hosted football tailgates to organized receptions. Although their primary focus is to provide the best event services possible, they also concentrate on keeping historic Ogle Hall in the best condition.

Dave Church '67 is at the helm of the member support team.

Working closely with Dave in his efforts is Laura Strayer, membership services division manager. Laura oversees the membership department, while managing the coordination of projects that span the entire member support team. Sarah Churchill, membership processor, and Angela Crowder, data entry, complete the membership team.

Andrea Campbell, class support coordinator, assists the approximately 75 active classes in executing major reunions.

Andrea also promotes and supports the bond between classes that span 50 years with the Another Link in the Chain program.

Mardy Laabs, chapter coordinator, assists more than 80 chapters, organizing meetings or arranging speakers from the Yard and Alumni Association. Mardy also plans Founder's Day events and any other activities of interest to the chapters that execute the mission of the Naval Academy. She assists with chapter start ups as well, such as the Maine and Dulles, VA, chapters which were just recognized in May 2002.

Jill Montone, parent program coordinator, provides support and information to 78 parent clubs in the United States and overseas. Jill also plans exciting parent events throughout

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the year including a Commissioning Week picnic, IDay picnic, and the Parent Club Top row. Lenny Kane, Paige Fuller, David Leid, Mardy Laabs, Dave Church; second row: Jill Officers Confer- Montone, Donna Reed Wickstrand, Angela ence in the fall.

Crowder; bottom row: Amy Whitney, Laura Strayer, Paige Fuller Kathy deCamara, Sarah Churchill. Not shown: Andrea Campbell supports all three of the preceding programs.

Kathy deCamara, events and facilities manager, is responsible for overseeing all events within the Alumni Association, including football tailgates, house events, homecoming, and other events involving midshipmen. In addition to Kathy, the events group also includes house events coordinator Amy Whitney, who coordinates weddings and receptions.

As facihties manager, Kathy oversees all the daily aspects of maintaining the four Alumni Association properties. Dorma Reed Wickstrand, receptionist, is the friendly voice callers always hear on the Alumni Association end of the phone. The facilities statf also includes Lenny Kane, assistant facihties manager, and David Leid, facilities assistant. The facilities staff is responsible for repairs and maintenance to the properties, the oldest being Alumni House which is more than 260 years old. ^Âą'

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Parent Program Partnership The United States Naval Academy Alumni Association and the United States Naval Academy Foundation established the Parent Program Partnership to coordinate USNA Parent Clubs around the nation, manage the USNA Parents Fund in support of the Brigade of Midshipmen, give parents an opportunity to meet at parent events, and provide a resource for parents seel<ing information about the Naval Academy.

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t the Naval Academy Alumni Association we recognize how important it is to keep parents informed about current events and pohcy at USNA, so we provide schedules and information to Parent Club presidents for dissemination.

Since many parent clubs host annual meetings and events, the Parent Club office can provide USNA speaker recommendations, and wiU assist in securing an appropriate person for these gatherings if requested.

Sometimes, parent club events take a wonderfully creative tum. Recenfly, the Naval Academy Parent Club of New Jersey hosted a spring diimer aboard NEW JERSEY docked at Camden, NJ. The speaker. Major General Terrence Murray, vice president of operations for USNA AA, touched on topics of great concem to parents. Former club president Debbie BeUina says, "We parted from tradition this year and let the midshipmen from the Class of 2002 say a little something about their parents."

Annapolis-based events for parents are also a big part of this program. Each spring during Commissioning Week and on Induction Day the Alumni Association, along with the 50-year legacy class and the Naval Academy Foundation, sponsors a picnic for famihes of midshipmen on Hospital Point overlooking the Sevem River. We also hold a Parents' Club Officers Conference annually before Firstie Parents Weekend.

The Alumni Association encourages parent clubs to network with local Alumni chapters. Likewise, many alumni chapters are encouraged to work closely with the local parent club for their annual welcome aboard picnics and dinners for new Plebe parents and in congratulating the First Class during Commissioning Week.

Parents who join their local clubfindwarm and responsive people who may be experiencing the same emotions they are and asking the same questions. Other parents in the clubs can answer many of their questions concerning Academy life in general.

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s Assistant Director of the United States Naval Academy Foundation Parents Fund, I have the wonderful opportunity of working with an outstanding group of generous and dedicated parent volunteers committed to helping the Foundation reach the United States Naval Academy Campaign: Leaders to Serve the Nation goal of $175 million.

In 2001, Parents Fund Co-Chafrs Kelly and Richard Hanley and Teresa and Don Jenkins '71 advocated the importance of private giving to more than 2,700 Plebe and Brigade parents. That same year, newly appointed President's Circle Parent Membership Co-Chairs Sue and Jerry Schroer invited parents to increase their annual giving to $2,500 and join the prestigious President's Circle recognition society. Their combined efforts helped raise over $1.5 million in new parent commitments to the Campaign! We hope to surpass that level of giving in 2002.

To sustain this positive momentum, the Parents Fund continues to educate parents on the importance of unrestricted giving and its immediate impact on the lives of more than 4,000 midshipmen.

Parent gifts also fully fund the Parent Program Partnership. In Febmary of 2002, Parents-of-the-Fleet Co-Chairs, Vicki and Mike Tkach '68, helped raise more than $55,000 in new commitments. The Schroers have once again invited parents to increase their annual gifts and join President's Circle.

More importantly, the Foundation is now preparing for its Plebe and Brigade Parents Fund kick-off in September. Plebe parents will receive a complimentary copy of the Class of 2006 Plebe Summer Video as shown during Plebe Parent Weekend, and all parents not currently participating in the Leaders to Serve the Nation Campaign will receive a co-chair campaign letter from a fellow parent and a call for support from a USNA representative.

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he U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association continues to welcome parents of current and former midshipmen into the extended brigade. In calendar year 2001, the Alumni Association began offering Associate Memberships to the parents of our midshipmen and our graduates, recognking the strong advocacy ttiat parents share for our cause and encouraging parents to join us in supporting the Naval Academy and the Brigade of Midshipmen. Parents' interest in the many activities available through the national organization and local chapters is invaluable.

While Associate Members can neither vote nor hold office, they may derive many benefits of membership, including an annual subscription (ten issues) to our publication. Shipmate, where they can read about their children's class and goings-on at the Yard. Other benefits of parent membership are an opportunity to obtain the Naval Academy Alumni Association affinity credit card, low-cost group term life insurance, travel excursions all over the world with other Association members, discounts to Alumni Association sponsored events, and a 10% discount at the Naval Academy Visitor's Center.

Most importantly, parents are recognized as integral members of the Alumni Association as we work to ensure that the Brigade of Midshipmen continues to enjoy the margin of excellence the Naval Academy provides.

Parents may join the Alumni Association for a non-tax-deductible annual rate of $50. The Alumni Association also offers parents a special four-year plan of $180. The Membership Department staff would be happy to answer any questions regarding the program. The Alumni Association would like to extend this offer to all parents and encourage them to take their place in the Extended Brigade and the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association.

-Laura Strayer, Membership Services Division Manager

Toteammore about USNA Parent OUIK contact Jill Montone at 410-263-4448 exL 241; jill,montone@usnacom For Membership Information contact Laura Strayer at 410-263-4448 ext 203,; laura.strayetl@u5na.com For Parents Fund information contact Elizabeth Peltosalo at 410-293- J 950; elizabeth.pelto5alo@usna.com Please visit www.usna.com/Communities/Parents/Parents.htm 44

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A W A R STORY

By Captain Richard Dodson '60, U.S. Navy (Retired)

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ne real lazy Sunday moming in 1969 out on the mouth of the Bassac River, Vietnam, where we had been for the past two weeks conducting routine sampan searches and waterbome guardpost missions at night, we got word that a Navy helo was enroute to our location with mail and assorted goodies from the Red Cross. I notified the senior VNN officer that a Navy helo was inbound and asked his assistance in keeping the VNN sailors and families away from our helo pad. He readily agreed because we always gave him and his people some of the stuff that we gotâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it kept everyone smiling, call it community relations. Anyway, a Navy helo soon arrived overhead and requested "smoke" to check the winds, of which there were none, and I wamed him of our antenna guide wires that emanated from our antenna pole and were within 15 yards of the helo pad. He rogered for all that and made his approach. I stood off to the side of the pad and could see that he was going to cut real close to the wires I had just wamed him about. Just as I yelled in the radio for a "wave off," his rear rotor cut one of the wires and he immediately lost control of the helo. It began to rotate and lose altitude.

I think I gave a loud yell, then I hauled out of there. I was scared to death of those rotor blades shattering. I think I got at least 20 yards away before I looked back over my shoulder and saw the helo hit the ground on its side. I ran back to our hut, got the fire bottle and then ran to the helo. Luckily, there was no fire. I got the pilot out and then my guys and the VNN got everyone else out. Soon we had five very shaken souls in our hut and thankfully no injuries except the pilot who complained about a backache. I got on the radio and made the report of the accident to the local Army TOC and requested a "dustoff."

The dustoff arrived in about ten minutes and our guests were soon gone, but not their helo.

Had the pleasure of guarding that wreck for the next week before a barge came down river and picked it up. However, as custodians of this marvelous wreck we decided that any instiuments, gear, or anything else we wanted that was in the helo was ours. Hey, we were all in the same Navy and that helo was never going toflyagain, so we stripped out anything we thought of value including the pilot and copilot seats. We really didn't need those seats. They were very uncomfortable and you couldn't sit in them for more than 20 minutes before your bun went to sleep. But we kept them anyway. I noticed that both seats had that big stencil sign on their backs that read "armored seats."

I wondered if those seats were really armored or if the signs were there to make the crew feel better about flying in a hostile environment. I was going to find out.

One day, bored again, I told my VNN counterpart that with his permission I was going to conduct a live fire demonstration on the helo armored seats to test just how armored they were.

He probably thought I was nuts, but had no objection. So, we set the seats up across a canal. The distance from where we were going to shoot our M-16s was about 20 yards, seeming about right to us. We cleared the area and commenced fire.

I guess we shot a full clip at the seats and then decided that was probably enough for our test, besides the VNN were getting nervous with all the gun firing going on. We walked over to the seats and took a look. Guess what? The seats were shot clear through. If they were armored, somebody left out the armor plate.

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was on the '49ringand crest committee. Our crest is unique in that we have two busty mermaids on either side of the saUing ship. It was designed in 1945 when cartoons, pinups, et al were allowed on aircraft, patches, etc. If you research all the class crests I doubt you will find the female anatomy as robustiy (pun intended) displayed as on the '49 crest.

Now for my lost ring story...

In the early '60s I was in the Anacostia Operations Office filing a flight plan for an overnight proficiency flight. I noticed I had my ring on so I removed it, opened one of the clamps on my suitcase, and stuffed theringin. I thought nothing more about it until I returnedfromthe cross-country trip and could notfindmyringin the bag. Contacting the NAS where I had spent the night tumed up nothing.

After about six months, I contacted Bailey Banks & Biddle and ordered a new ring.

Then, in the early '70s after many, many trips and deployments, my old bag gave up the ghost. As I was

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removing all the flight support goodies from the bag, I noticed a lump near the clamp; sure enough, my original ring was wedged between the lining and the frame.

It was about a week later that I heard from a close friend and classmate, L.L. Collins that he had lost his ring. I mailed mine to him the next day and he wore it for more than 20 years until his death in 1995.

This was not an entirely altruistic move on my part. It was not until the early '50s that swords were a required part of the uniform. Mr. Colhns had left the Navy about that time and he sent me his sword, which I used throughout my naval career. The sword had belong to his father.

Commander David M. Collins '15, who had carried the sword while he was aide (or assistant aide) to President Woodrow Wilson during World War I. The leather on the scabbard is pealing, but I treasure that sword to this day. d>

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Lieutenant Bill McKinnon, Cinder's hero, is a well-educated Princeton graduate, caught up in World War II in September 1944. His submarine, SKATEFISH, intercepts a Japanese convoy while on war patrol in the westem Pacific. In a fine depiction of wartime action, several ships are sunk. Cinder's descriptions of submarine life are marvelous, as one would expect from an author who was qualified for command before leaving the Navy.

During this same patrol, SKATEFISH is attacked and McKinnon is ordered by his captain to abandon a prisoner on deck. The trauma of this essentially necessary action marks the origin of McKinnon's need to find a "way." His subsequent search is the deep underpinning of this novel, and the primary engine that drives it.

Between patrols, McKinnon next meets a wonderful girl, Lelani Yo, and falls desperately in love. Their love story is the second basic theme that underhes the book. However, Mr. Ginder

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As McKinnon prepares to marry Lelani, World War II ends and the young officer is caught up in a maelstrom of post-war activity. Shortly after the peace treaty is signed, McKinnon is posted to the major Japanese naval base of Yokosuka to survey and evaluate the submarine weapomy that remains there after the war.

His mentor in Japan, Jeffrey Putnam, joins the fledgling CIA and hires McKinnon as an agent. The remainder of the book follows McKinnon's exciting and dangerous CIA career, closing with a reprise of the "way" that he discovers, and a revelation of Lelani's fate. The details of these gripping events are cleverly paralleled with Homer's Odyssey.

Just as Odysseus was trapped for eight years with the two goddesses Calypso and Circe, so too is McKinnon embroiled with several women in a camal way, while nevertheless remaining emotionally trae to Lelani. Only the most sttaight laced moralists would be offended by his behavior.

There are two additional points about this book that need to be emphasized. Its detail and research are marvelous. The immediate post-war period is now but a dim memory to most Americans. Cinder's historical coverage is a welcome reminder of the amOKERS way things were.

Secondly, his in-depth coverage of the major theologies that guide McKinnon's search is fascinating.

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Video Review Regulus:The First Nuclear Missile Submarine, A Documentary Film Reviewed by Captain Grayson Merrill '34, U.S. Navy (Retired)

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his 50-minute documentary video is a gem! To appreciate it one must know its setting in tiie history of the Cold War. In 1945, the Navy was awakened by the atomic bomb to the idea of an ultimate weapon for post-Worid War II submarines. Simply put, that meant putting a nuclear warhead into a cmise missile that could be deployed aboard a submarine.

I was the class desk officer in the Bureau of Aeronautics at the end of World War H, and wrote the specifications for what became known as "Regulus"—the first submarine-launched, nuclear-armed guided missile. Captain Del Fahmey '20, known as the father of Navy guided missiles, relieved me and managed the missile's development, with welcomed support from a key submariner in CNO Conunander Bert Klakring '27.

Unlike more modern weapons such as the Poseidon or Trident Fleet Ballistic Missiles (FBMs), Regulus (and its predecessor. Loon) were cmise missiles, designed to be launched from a surfaced submarine! The technical challenges of an underwater launch were too daunting and time consuming to consider in the face of Soviet competition.

Nick Spark, an aptiy named 31-year-old filmmaker, has now told the story of Regulus. He interviewed key employees of its contactor. Chance Vought Aircraft, historian Dr. David Stumpf, and retired Navy personnel who helped develop the missile or deployed with it aboard one of five submarines during the Cold War. The documentary features extiemely rare, and only recently declassified, film footage, and is narrated by actor Roy Scheider (Jaws, Seaquest DSV). Nick's stated objective, "We set out to make a film about the first deployed nuclear cmise missile on a submarine," has been well done!

The film is divided into three overlapping eras: 1. 1944-53: Adapting Loon, a USAF copy of the German buzz bomb, to be a submarine-launched, TNT-armed cmise missile, as part of Project Derby.

2. 1950-54: Testing Regulus Flight Test Vehicles (FTVs) at Edwards AFB and Point Mugu's Naval Air Missile Test Center.

3. 1953-64: Modifying submarines to carry Regulus missiles and deploying them to the North Pacific.

Here's how the film documents each: The Loon segment captures the exciting failures, hard lessons and ultimate successes that figure in the development of any airborne weapon. The first few Loons, for example, tumbled and dove into the sea because their JATOs (rocket launchers) were not properly aligned. One famous incident—featured in the film—involved a Loon aboard the submarine CUSK; it crashed and exploded on the after deck, creating a huge fire.

Fortunately, it caused little damage and the skipper was able immediately to dive his boat and put out the flames!

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The greatest success of the Project Derby era was a tactical demonstiation called Operation Miki. CUSK guided a Loon unharmed over a task force of ships off San Diego and "detonated" its "nuclear" warhead. CUSK and the Derby team had proved the submarine-missile concept. Now the Navy could move forward with the design of a deployable weapon—the Regulus.

At a time of tight Navy budgets, the first Regulus Flight Test Vehicles were equipped with retractable landing gear so each could be used repeatedly. The first flight test of a Regulus FTV at Edwards Air Force Base culminated in a violent roll and crash! The bean counters went on alert and threatened to cancel the entire program. Finally, after five months of investigation and ground testing, the fault was isolated: an over-stressed brass rod in a pump. The cure, a steel rod!

In due time the remaining bugs were found. Regulus's second flight was a success, and soon the missile proved faster than every aircraft in the U.S. inventory. Tests then moved to Point Mugu, where a JATO rocket system similar to that developed for the Loon was added. The marriage of a nuclear-capable missile to a submarine was then consummated, with the addition of a hangar to the submarine TUNNY. In 1953, TUNNY successfully launched the Regulus, and the Navy entered a whole new era.

The 1950s and 1960s featured severe tensions between Cold War opponents. The stmggle to gain nuclear superiority through a first strike or perhaps more significant, a retaliatory capability, was paramount. This was where the five Regulus-armed submarines (TUNNY, BARBERO, GRAYBACK, GROWLER, and the nuclear powered HALIBUT) fit in. These stealthy, nearly undetectable boats practically guaranteed a U.S. retaliatory strike in response to any Soviet attack. As such, the Regulus boats were powerful deterrent weapons and power projection tools.

The deployment era is the focus of the final segment of the documentary. One begins to appreciate the stresses that were visited on crews and their families while watching it! The weather-beaten faces of retired skippers and their pride of service come through as they speak. Based in Pearl Harbor, four boats were deployed on a continuous basis from 1958 to 1964, targeting Soviet cities and facilities from the Bering Sea. Each deployment involved some three months at sea with one crew.

While in port they did routine maintenance. No wonder they are still bonded by Internet web sites and reunions today!

In October 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis peaked and all U.S. nuclear weapons went on high alert. Of these, the Regulus boats were least likely to be detected and destroyed.

Someday we may know how they were factored into Kmschev's decision to remove Soviet missiles from Cuba. Meantime I'll buy one skipper's summary, "We were the shield between the Soviet Union and the United States."

The usefulness of Regulus was terminated by the successful development of Polaris, an FBM which could be launched from any of 16 silo tubes from a submerged submarine and had a 1,200 mile range. The last Regulus boat was phased out in 1964.

Only by seeing and hearing some of these events on this film can you really understand the story of Regulus. Visit www.Regulus-Missile.com for more information and www.submarinestore.com to purchase a copy of the video. <1>

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2001 Donor Report - Errata Chapter Presidents Meet

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residents and representatives of 58 Chapters of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association met on 2 May 2002 in Alumni Hall. The largest tumout is testament to the everincreasing interest of our Alumni in supporting the Naval Academy, the Alumni Association and Foundation, the local Chapters, anci the Naval Academy Campaign: Leaders to Serve the Nation.

Two major initiatives were brought before the Chapters. The first was asking those Chapters not currently designating one annual event to mark the founding of the Naval Academy to move forward and do so. This observance by each Chapter, regardless of the type of event, is considered by the national association to be one of the most important events for a Chapter. A number of Chapters immediately indicated they would follow through, resulting in another doubling in the number of "Founders Day" Chapter events.

The other major initiative, the Candidate Awareness Representative program (CAR), has already produced 16 Chapter CAR admissions visits for the fall of 2002. Much interest was expressed in scheduling spring 2003 visits.

The presidents of the prospective Maine and Dulles, VA, Chapters attended as observers. Both Chapters were presented and recognized at the Board of Trustees meeting the next day, 3 May 2002. Chapters around the country now number 85.

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t the Naval Academy Golf Pro Shop in April, George P. Waft '73, president and CEO of the USNA Alumni Association (right), presented a check for $5,000 to Pat Owen, USNA golf pro (center), and Chet Gladchuk, USNA athletic director

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he following donors' names were either inadvertently omitted or incorrectly listed in the United States Naval Academy Foundation 2001 Donor Report. We sincerely apologize for the errors. The following reflects gifts received during the period 1-31 December 2001, and does not reflect outstancUng pledge balances or matching gifts.

Franklin Buchanan Society Trident Society Blue and Gold Society President's Circle Leadership Club John Paul Jones Club Tecumseh Club Century Club Donor

($100,000- $499,999) ($50,000-$99,999) ($25,000-$49,999) ($2,500 and above) ($l,000-$2,499) ($500-$999) ($250-$499) ($100-$249) Under $100

Alumni Gifts by Class Class of 1933 Total Class Giving: $11,975 1935 Leadership Club RADM Herschel Goldberg, SC, USN (Ret.) * 1939 Donor CDR Herbert Kriloff, USN (Ret.) 1940 Century Club CAPT Sam Edelstein Jr., USN (Ret.)

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A L L HANDS \ 1945 President's Circle Mr. Ralph Eder

1960 Blue and Gold Society Mr. Stephen Scheffer

1946 Franklin Buchanan Society RADM Robert H. Wertheim, USN (Ret.)

1961 Trident Society CAPT Neil Block, CEC, USNR (Ret.)

Century Club CDR Eugene Gralla, USN (Ret.)

President's Circle CAPT Mickey Smith, USNR (Ret.)

1948 Donor Mr. Meyer Rose

Leadership Club Mr. John Demas

1949 Leadership Club LT William Roos, USNRR RADM Sumner Shapiro, USN (Ret.)

John Paul Jones Club CAPT Arnold Allen, USN (Ret.) Tecumseh Club Mr. Earl Diamond

Century Club Mr. Arthur Weis

Century Club Mr. Thomas Markley

1950 Leadership Club RADM Mark R Frudden, USN (Ret.)

1962 President's Circle VADM John LaPlante, USN (Ret.) CDR Howard Pinskey, USNR (Ret.)

John Paul Jones Club CAPT Edwin Greenberg, USN (Ret.) 1951 Leadership Club CAPT John Wales, USN (Ret.)

Century Club Rev. William Krulak

Century Club CDR William Pototsky, USN (Ret.)

1963 President's Circle Mr. Arnold Glassner CDR Stuart W. Setde Jr., USN (Ret.) CDR Kenneth S. Metviner, USNR (Ret.)

1952 John Paul Jones Club CAPT Jerome Rapkin, USN (Ret.)

1964 Donor Rev. James Craven, USNR (Ret.)

1953 Leadership Club VADM Bernard M. Kauderer, USN (Ret.) LtCol Gerald Weinstein, USAF (Ret.)

1965 Leadership Club VADM Douglas J. Katz, USN (Ret.)

John Paul Jones Club LtCol Edward Opperman, USAF (Ret.) Century Club CDR William R Albers, USN (Ret.) Mr. John Endlich Mr. Jack D. Wilner Donor CAPT Bart M. Dalla Mura, USN (Ret.) 1955 Trident Society Mr. Mel Fisher 1956 Tecumseh Club AMB Jack R. Binns 1958 John Paul Jones Club CDR Arthur Immerman, USN (Ret.) 1959 Leadership Club Mr. Howard Berkowitz Shipmate, July-August 2002

Century Club CAPT Andrew Prince, USNR (Ret.) 1966 Franklin Buchanan Society Mr. Robert J. Tarr Jr 1970 Century Club Mr. Joseph Cohen 1973 Leadership Club Mr. Scott Moss 1975 John Paul Jones Club CAPT Marc A. Siedband, USN 1977 President's Circle CDR Jerry Miller, USNR 1978 Blue and Gold Society Mr. Jon B. Kuder

Century Club CAPT Kenneth R Roey, USN 1980 Century Club Mr. David Schach 1984 Donor Ms. Susan Price 1989 President's Circle Mr. Ben Koenig 1996 Century Club Mr. Ryan Stone 1998 John Paul Jones Club ENS Misty Steinberger, USN 1999 Century Club 2dLt Trea Schocken, USMC 2002 John Paul Jones Club MIDN Sean Stein President's Circle 1961 CAPT and Mrs. Mickey Smith • * 1973 CDR and Mrs. Edward F. Cotter • 1978 Mr. and Mrs. Jon B. Kutler * * * Parents Dr. Nina Pearlmutter * • * Mr. And Mrs. Phillip Schaengold * Friends Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sprincin * * * • = $2,500 gift • • = $5,000 gift • • • = $10,000 gift Honor Chairs Mrs. Edward Mallon Fagan Mr. and Mrs. Jon B. Kuder Friends of the Jewish Chapel CAPT and Mrs. Neil Block '61 Mr. and Mrs. Bernard P. Epworth CAPT and Mrs. Mickey Smith '61 Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sprincin Furer-Barag Post 126 of the Jewish War Veterans In Memoriam CAPT Robert Dolan, USN Alistair Duguid Karen Godfrey ENS John R. Elliott CAPT and Mrs. George P Watt Jr. 49

A L L HANDS Friends Vanguard Charitable Trust

George Bancroft Society Mr. and Mrs. Mel Fisher

Parents President's Circle Mr. and Mrs. Dean H. Jung

Franklin Buchanan Society CDR and Mrs. Howard Pinskey Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Scheffer Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Tarr Jr.

Lifetime Commitments Membership in these gift societies is based on donors' cumulative gifts, documented pledges, and the fair market value of planned gift commitments.

Trident Society CAPT and Mrs. Neil Block Mr. and Mrs. Roger W. Mehle

Blue and Gold Society Mr. and Mrs. Jon B. Kuder CAPT and Mrs. Mickey Smith Correction to listing of two shipmates killed in the tragic events of September 11,2001: Darin H. Pontell, Class of 1998 Ronald J. Vauk, Class of 1987 * = deceased

BRAVO Z U L U Do you know someone who deserves a Bravo Zulu?

Send to Anne Sharpe at anne.sharpe@usna.com

' 4 7 : R A D M William M.OUer, USN (Ret), received the J.P. McCaskey Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award. '56: Robert T. Montgomery has received the E.J. Nutter Award established in 1984 to recognize Greene County (Ohio) residents who have distinguished themselves within the county and brought recognition and honor to the county. Judge John E. Conway has been appointed to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act court. '57: Col Robert L. Albertson, USAF (Ret.), has been honored by the National Capital Chapter of the Financial Planning Association with their highest honor, the Lifetime Achievement Award. '59: Donald H. Clark has been named a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. LtGen Donald L. Cromer, USAF (Ret.), has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Vadium Technology, Inc., a software company. '60: LCDR A r t h u r E. Wegner, USNR (Ret.), has been appointed as Chair of the Technical Review Board for Safke Aircraft Company's S-26. ' 6 1 : Alan G. Greer recently was certified by the Florida Bar in civil trial law. Dr. Peter W. Greenwood has joined the board of directors of VisionQuest National Ltd., providing intervention services to at-risk youth and families. Leonard Ebersberger has been appointed to the board of directors of Radcliffe Systems, a supply-chain management solutions company. '62: Corbin A. McNeill has joined the Board of Directors of Enron Corporation. '66: Dr. John A. Orcutt has been elected to the American Philosophical Society. '67: LCDR C. Timothy Corcoran III, USNR, has received the Robert W. Patton Outstanding Jurist Award at the Hillsborough County Bar Association's annual Law Day luncheon. '68: CAPT John S. Doyle Jr., USN (Ret.), has been named special counsel in Adam and Reese LLP's Washington, DC, office. '70: CAPT David B. Oberholtzer, USNR (Ret.), has been appointed by California Gov. Gray Davis to the San Diego Superior Court bench.

John W. Covington has been named the Greater Sevema Park Chamber of Corrunerce Business Person of the Year. P. M a r k Crisson is the new chairman of the American Public Power Association. Robert E. Prince has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Nuclear Energy Institute. ' 7 1 : Edward J. Sanderson Jr. has been appointed to the board of directors of Quantum Corp., a company that designs and services data protection and network storage. Finley B. Foster has been appointed COO of SunPower Corp., manufacturer of ultra highefficiency silicon solar cells. '72: RADM Dennis G. Morral, USN, was recently inducted into the North Penn-Souderton Sports Hall of Fame. CAPT Gary G. Evans, USN (Ret.),

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retired after 30 years of faithful service. His last assignment was as assistant chief of staff for air warfare at Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force, Norfolk, VA. ' 7 3 : Robert E. Fishman was named by Calpine Corporation to lead the company's GE LM6000 combustion gas turbine peaker program. Col Douglas M. Stone, USMCR, has been nominated for appointment to the rank of brigadier general. RADM Dennis M. Dwyer, USN, is the new program executive officer for carriers. Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition. '74: CAPT Michael H. Miller, USN, has been nominated for appointment to the rank of rear admiral (lower half). RADM Albert M. Calland III, USN, has been assigned as the new commander of the Naval Special Warfare Command in Coronado, CA. CDR Alan B. Lerchbacker, USN (Ret.), has been named CEO of Austal USA, a U.S. aluminum shipbuilder. ' 7 5 : C A P T M a r c L. Purcell, USN, and CAPT Bernard J. McCullough III, USN, have been nominated for appointment to the rank of rear admiral (lower half). LT Patrick O. Gottschalk, USNR, has been appointed to the board of tmstees of the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation by Virginia Gov. Mark R. Wamer for a three-year term. CDR Carleton R. Jennings, USN (Ret), has been nominated to the board of directors of New Frontier Media. '76: CAPT Garry E. Hall, USN, CAPT Derwood C. Curtis, USN, and CAPT David J. Venlet, USN, have been nominated for appointment to the rank of rear admiral (lower half). Gary J. Hessenauer has been appointed chief executive officer of Sixth Dimension, supplier of a network for enabling energy services.

Gary G. Greenfield is CEO for Peregrine Systems, a San Diego-based software company. CDR Torkel L. Patterson, USN (Ret), has been appointed special advisor to U.S. Ambassador to Japan Howard Baker. '77: J. Scott Spiker joins Stanton Group, a provider of employee benefit and compensation solutions, as president and COO. CAPT Joseph A. Walsh, USN, has been nominated for appointment to the rank of rear admiral (lower half). CAPT Dirk J. Debbink, USNR, has been nominated for appointment to the rank of rear admiral (lower half). '78: CAPT Jeffrey L. Fowler, USN, CAPT Melvin G. Williams Jr., USN, and CAPT William G. Timme, USN, have been nominated for appointment to the rank of rear admiral (lower half). John F. Young is the new senior vice president.

Energy Supply for Sierra Pacific Resources. CAPT Robert L. Schwaneke, SC, USN, is the new commanding officer of Naval Transportation Support Center in Norfolk, VA. C A P T Timothy J. Stark, USNR, is the first recipient of the annual James E. Weirich Award presented to the Blue & Gold Officer who excels in the Hampton Roads Chapter area. ' 7 9 : Larry A. Kihlstadius has been appointed vice president of the Shipmate, July-August 2002

BRAVO Z U L U Employment Process Solutions business of Spherion Outsourcing Group, providing business processes and workforce management. CAPT Arthur J. Johnson Jr., USN, has new duty as Weapons Control Division, Deputy Director for Intemational Negotiation. Maj Gary B. Herbold, USMC (Ret), is the 2002 Wachovia Small Business Person of the Year. He received the award from the Jacksonville-Onslow Chamber of Commerce. '80: CAPT James C. Grunewald, USN, is the new commanding officer of Patiol Reconnaissance Wing Five. CDR Joseph A. Grace Jr., USNR, has been appointed president of Proxity Digital Networks, Inc. CAPT Michael A. Brown, USN, is the new commanding officer of the Naval Information Warfare Activity. CDR Scott M. Grundmeier, USN (Ret.), retired from active duty on 17 May 2002 after 22 years of service. His last assignment was as Base Operations Officer at USNA. '82: LCDR Robert A. Sturgell, USNR, has been appointed Senior Policy Advisor to the Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board. LCDR Richard E. Merck, USNR, is the new building inspector for the City of York, PA. '83: CDR Robert S. Breuil, USNR, has been appointed vice president. Corporate Development by Aerogen, Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company. CDR Russ Bartlett, USN, will be the new commanding officer of the Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels. CDR George J. Walter Jr., USN, has completed a successful tour as commanding officer of Patrol Squadron One and has been assigned to the Joint Staff in Washington, DC. '84: Robert W. "Buddy" Garland was recently promoted to lead the Department of Energy's Office of Industrial Technologies. '85: Napoleon McCallum has been selected to the College Football Hall of Fame. Steven A. Kowalkoski has earned his master's degree in intemational logistics from Georgia Tech.

CDR John K. Winkler, USNR, is the new commanding officer of VAW-77. '87: CDR Walter S. Sechriest III, USNR, has graduated from the Dallas Business Committee for the Arts "Leadership Arts Institute" and has been elected to the board of trustees of the Dallas Wind Symphony. '88: Mark E. Mercer is the new executive vice president, corporate development. Networked Knowledge Systems, Tampa. '91: Gary L. Schaap was named to the Advanced Advisor Group for American Express Financial Advisors, Inc. Maj Todd R. Finley, USMC, and LT Kendra M. Bowers, USN, have completed the company officer master's degree program at USNA. John C. Mann and Joseph R. Dondero have established a new business venture. Roily Follies, a children's fitness center. '94: Max A. Lane has signed with the Houston Texans expansion team. '95: LT Thomas F. Foster Jr., USN, and LT Blair A. Keithley, USN, have completed the company officer master's degree program at USNA. '96: Joseph A. Lewandowski III is the new basketball coach at Butler High School in Pittsburgh, PA. LT Jill R. Cesari, USN, LT Nicholas A. Kristof, USN, and LT Matthew G. Gille, USN, have completed the company officer master's degree program at USNA. '97: LT Kamyar Pashneh-Tala, USN, and LT Michael R. Vaas, USN, have completed the company officer master's degree program at USNA. LT Reuben D. Acosta, MC, USN, has graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and is inteming in intemal medicine at Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. '00: 2dLt Molly J. Salness, USMC, was named Marine Corps Female Athlete of the Year. '02: ENS Emelia M. Spencer, USNR, has been

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named 2002 Collegiate All American crew by the Intercollegiate Sailing Association. ENS Travis S. Weber, USNR, has been named a 2002 Collegiate All American skipper for the second consecutive year by the Intercollegiate Sailing Association. ENS Julia K. Loya, USNR, won her fourth consecutive national championship in the powerlifting 165-pound class and finished her Academy career undefeated. She holds the national collegiate records for squat, deadlift, and total. '03: Matthew J. Ahlert, Tyler H. Churchill, Nicholas S. Collier, Kristen L. Deffenbaugh, Jeffrey H. Dormo, Luke R. Dundon, Nathan A. Fleischaker, Katherine E. Groenenboom, Philip C. Hoblet, Kenneth J. Hoover, Bryan M. Hudock, Eric H. Larsen, Michael Oliver, Sean A. Patterson, Jon P. Silverberg, Joseph F. Sweger, and David L. Zane have been selected as the Class of 2003 Trident Scholars. Anne M. Gibbon has been selected to the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association 2002 Mid-Atlantic Region First Team, and Elisabeth R. Stauffer has been selected to the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association 2002 Mid-Atlantic Region Second Team. Amanda Hasenauer has been named to the Verizon District II Academic All-America Track & Field Country Second Team by the Sports Information Directors of America. '04: Kacie E. Inman has been selected to the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association 2002 Mid-Atlantic Region Second Team.

Associate: Captain Melonie A. Teichert, USAF, USNA faculty, is the 2002 recipient of the Clements Award as Outstanding Military Teacher Award. LT Derek S. Reveron, USN, USNA faculty, received honorable mention for the Clements Award.

CDR Thaddeus B. Welch, USN, has been awarded the Raouf Excellence in Teaching Engineering Award for 2002. Col Robert B. Blose Jr., USMC (Ret), is the new federal head of security at Pittsburgh Intemational Airport.

LCDR Carl A. Burkins,USN,LT Class of 1960 Miniature James S. Evans, with real USN, LT Billy K. Fagan, USN, 2.41 Carat Sapphire Capt William E. (i.e. not a Linde Synthetic Star Sapphire).

O'Brien, USMC, Capt Jeffrey R. Raithel, USMC, LT Matthew J. Size 8.25 Waesche, USN, and LT Demetrius Price $3,300 Wilkins, USN, (including shipping and insurance) all USNA faculty, The sapphire cost $3,300, so the ringisfree. have completed the company officer master's degree program at USNA. d> Please send inquiries to LPMTV@YAHOO.COM

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M A I L BOAT From the Yard t o the...Moon

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s a USNA graduate (1987) and amateur space buff, I thoroughly enjoyed Sean Gate's piece about USNA grads in the U.S. space program (May 2002, p. 8)—the remarkable and unparalleled contribution of Naval Academy graduates to the history of human space exploration cannot be overstated.

I would like to correct one error in Mr. Gate's article. Stafford flew with Schirra on Gemini 6 and Lovell flew with Borman on Gemini 7.

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hank you for the article on our astronaut classmates. The "Those Who Have Gone Before" listing in the article has omitted the name of David Mathieson Walker '66, who died on 23 April 2001. Dave was listed in Shipmate's "Last Call" in the July-August 2001 issue.

Midway stands high in our Navy's long list of achievements.

All hail Nimitz, Spmance, McCluskey, and their intrepid shipmates lost at Midway who more than avenged Pearl Harbor— they tumed the war in the Pacific and dramatically increased American morale.

John E. Sheehan '52

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n page 32 of the May Shipmate the article on Alumni wrestiers indicates the Army-Navy series record is 36-5-5, which is a total of 46 years. From the winter 2001 season that would extend back to 1955. But I believe the Army-Navy series actually extends much farther back in time than 1955.

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or the record, the Navy wrestling brochure states NavyArmy Wrestling Dual Meet competition began in 1957.

Navy won the first match at Navy 17-8. Army won the next n the May issue of Shipmate, I noted an error in your astro- match at Army 20-8. Navy won the third bout and Army the naut identification section. I believe you misspelled a fourth. Army then won the match in 1960, 1961, and 1962.

Classmate's last name. Class of '85's Lisa (Caputo) Nowak Navy won in 1963. The match ended in a tie in 1964 and 1965. vice Lisa Nowack: she is married to Richard Nowak who is Navy didn't lose to Army until 1997, 34 years without a loss. also Class of '85, which may also be a first of some sort (an To find out why Navy-Army didn't wrestle dual meets until astronaut married to another USNA graduate of the same class). 1957 I asked the same question of Ray Swartz, former Navy CDR Greg McGiffney '85, USNR Wrestling Coach (approx. 1937-1960).

Ray's response was that Academy admirustrations opposed Battle of Midway individual combat sports (wrestling and boxing) competing hanks to Shipmate and authors Robert Burrell and Seth against each other. Team sports were acceptable for head up McCoUough and all of the other contributors to the excel- competition, but not individual combatant sports. Competition lent articles re the Battle of Midway in the June Shipmate. prior to 1957 between Navy and Army individual combatants I'd like to add a general observation. was therefore confined to Eastem Intercollegiate Wrestling The Shipmate articles pretty much took a pass on chalking up Championship and NCAA Wrestling Championship bouts. one of the momentous naval victories of human history in terms Questioning reality or reasoning of Ray's explanation never along the tines of "the Americans were lucky." Some analysts crossed my mind. I accepted his explanation. over the years have indulged in such easy characterizations.

Navy varsity wrestling began competing in 1909. There were It is most certainly tme that the harder you work, the luckier many opportunities for Navy-Army Dual Meet Wrestling you get. It is also true that in every military encounter, luck has Matches. To my knowledge there was no dual meet until 1957. at least some role to play. But, there is a more basic truth that Undoubtedly, matches between individuals occurred in tourcan be seen in the Battle of Midway and in all of the many naments. Many former Navy varsity wrestlers spoke about events leading up to that climax on 4 June 1942. It is this—A individual bouts. Memory being what it is, we usually won. free society will beat a totalitarian society every time, if the Not many remember losing. free society can survive the first blow! This seems a simple Ed Peery, former Navy coach statement, yes, but it is one that has myriad subtleties.

Just one of those subtle facets is that had we not defeated the For more on Navy wrestling, see the media guide on the Japanese at Midway, we would have defeated them at another Internet: http://www.navysports.com/sports/wrestling/ wrestling4.pdf time and place.

Understanding this traism takes nothing away from those who fought at Midway. Indeed, it enhances the magnificence N-Star vs. Record Against A r m y of their effort and sacrifice in a profound event of human hiseferring to page 48 of the June Shipmate, in my days at the tory that must be understood not just by naval historians, but Academy, I always thought that each and every sports vicby all those who understand and wish to further the principles tory over Army eamed a participant an N-Star. Therefore, I'm confused about the difference between the "Record Against of free societies.

John G. B. Howland '64 Army" and the "N-Star Record Against Army" tiiat appears in Navy Athletics.

Please advise what the difference is. everal thoughts regarding the Midway article in the June issue. I submit that Midway was not "arguably" the greatBob Coleman '51 est U.S. naval battle in our country's history—it was the greatest naval battle in world history. hen you were a midshipmen. Navy would play Army At that time, 95% of the commanders on U.S. Naval vessels only once in each sport. Now that we are in the same and in aircraft squadrons were Naval Academy graduates. The conference (Patriot League) for many of the sports, we play real key to the victory was LCDR Wade McCluskey's follow- Army two, three, or more times, therefore one game is desiging a Japanese cmiser to find the Japanese main body. He was nated the star game. For instance, in basketball we play Army at the end of his range, in command of the Dive Bombers. twice a year in the regular season and there is a possibility that Thomas R. Bemier '66

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Baseball plays Army four times in the regular season and * could also play them in the Patriot League Tournament. The N-star is decided on whoever wins the series and if the two teams split the four games, whoever wins the first game wins the star. Therefore if Navy wins diree out of four against Army * on the weekend, they would win the star and the overall record against Army would be 3-1 and they would be 1 -0 in star games.

Other sports that compete against Army more than once in a season are women's basketball, women's volleyball, and sprint football, plus there is a possibility that men's and women's soccer and tennis could play Army twice if they meet in the * Patriot League Toumament.

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last nine seasons. While at Eau Gallic, he was named the Dishomas F. Bates, 64, longtime ad- trict 5 A Coach of the Year twice (1994 and 1998), the Distiict ministrator at the U.S. Naval Acad- 6A Coach of the Year once (1995), and the Florida Today Space emy, died Tuesday moming, 21 May, Coast Coach of the Year once (1994). In 1995, his team was of cancer at his home in Amold, MD. the 6A sectional mnner-up, and in 1998 Eau Galtie was the 5A Bates had been at the Naval Acad- Regional mnner-up.

Higgins, a 1977 graduate of Aubum where he received his emy since 1973 and spent 23 of those years as the sports information B.S. in education, has an extensive coaching background on director. He had been the assistant ath- both the high school and collegiate level. letic director for compUance since 1996.

He began his career in sports information in 1961 when he Football Captains Named efensive tackle Josh Brindel '03 was hired as SID at Gannon (PA). In 1967 he moved on to the and slot back Donnie Fricks '03 director's post at Lafayette College and in 1973 he began his have been selected captains for career at the Naval Academy.

Bates received the Irving T. Mash Award, which is given to the 2002 football season by their tiie EC AC Sports Information Director of the Year, in 1990 teammates.

Brindel, who is on the preseason and was presented with the Elmore Hudgins SID Award from the All-American Football Foundation in 1996. The College watch list for the Lombardi Award, Sports Information Directors of America honored him with a started all ten games at defensive tackle in the fall and finished fifth on Mfetime achievement award in 2000.

Vigilant in promoting all of Navy's varsity sports, his career the team and first among defensive linemen with 44 tackles. was highhghted by the promotion of David Robinson to National His seven tackles for a loss was a team high.

Fricks played in all ten games last fall, starting three. He Player of the Year honors in 1987 and the promotion of Napoleon carried the ball eight times for 29 yards. He has played in evMcCallum as a Heisman Trophy candidate in 1984 and 1985.

Bates was the SID for three bowl teams at Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the 1978 ery game but one over the last two seasons.

HoHday Bowl, 1980 Garden State Bowl, and 1981 Liberty Bowlâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and he pubUcized four Navy basketball teams ('85, '86, Women's Crew Team Members Named All-Region hree members of the Navy women's crew team have been '87, and '94) that went on to die NCAA Basketball Toumanamed to the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association 2002 ment, including the 1986 team that reached the Elite Eight.

As the Naval Academy Athletic Association's Director of All-Region team.

Anne Gibbon '03 was selected to the Mid-Atlantic Region Comptiance, Bates developed a daily email tip of NCAA mles, which has been used by several other colleges and universi- First Team, while Kacie Iirman '04 and Betsy Stauffer '04 were ties. He was instrumental in guiding the Academy through the named to the Mid-Atlantic Region Second Team.

The All-Region awards are designed to recognize the outNCAA's recertification process and received high marks from standing accomplishments of female rowers and coxswain the peer review team.

Bates worked with three athletic directors (Bo Coppedge, during the current season.

From the list of nominees, a maximum of 12 rowers and one Jack Lengyel, and Chet Gladchuk), six football coaches (George Welsh, Gary Tranquill, Elliot Uzelac, George Chaump, Charlie coxswain may be named to the first and second team for each Weatherbie, and Paul Johnson) and five different basketball region. Members of the all-Region teams are selected by tiie coaches (Dave Smalley, Bob Hamilton, Paul Evans, Pete Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association head coaches based on the nominee's team record, stiength of schedule, nominaHerrmann, and Don DeVoe).

A native of Meadville, PA, Bates was a 1960 graduate of tion rank, coach's comments and 2,000-meter ergometer score.

Notre Dame where he eamed his bachelor's degree in business admirustration.

Shaw Named Second-Team Verizon Academic He is survived by his wife, Barbara; daughter, Susan; sons All-America Dan, Michael and Timothy; mother, Mary Jane; sisters Rose or the second consecutive season. Navy water polo player Anne Kister, Jeanne Hinderegger, and Kathleen Dilley; and Barry Shaw '02 was named to the 2001-02 Verizon Acafive grandchildren. demic All-America At-Large second-team.

A memorial service was celebrated at the Naval Academy The Verizon Academic At-Large team comprises tiie top stiiChapel on Tuesday, 28 May. dent-athletes in cross countiy, ice hockey, soccer, swimming, In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made tennis, and water polo in addition to other sports. to the American Cancer Society, Anne Amndel Central, 1041 Shaw, a history major witii a 3.94 GPA, helped lead Navy to a Route 3 North, Gambrills, MD 21054.

20-6 record tiiis year and a 9-6 victory over Princeton in the fifth-place game of the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) Higgins Named Assistant Football Coach Eastem Championship. Shaw eamed second-team CWPA AU-East avy head football coach Paul Johnson announced that Dan and All-Southern Division honors, while scoring 24 goals, Higgins has joined his staff as an assistant coach. Higgins tallying 11 assists and grabbing 39 steals for die Mids. He closed replaces Chad Huff, who left for a high school head coaching out his four-year career witii 83 goals and 56 assists. job in Mississippi. Higgins will assist Ivin Jasper with the quarShaw, a three-time selection to the American Water Polo terbacks and fullbacks.

Coaches Association (AWPCA) Outstanding Academic Team Higgins comes to Navy from Eau Gallic High School in will attend graduate school at Georgetown University in the fall' Melboume, FL, where he was the head football coach for the He was the only water polo player to eam first or second-team honors, while Stanford's Nick Ellis was a third-team selection Assistant A D Tom Bates Dies at 64

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NAVY A T H L E T I C S Navy totaled 242 points at the three-day championship, just four points in back of sixth-place Michigan.

Navy entered the final day with four entries in various grand manda Hasenauer '03, one of the top female athletes at the Naval Academy, has been named to the District finals, just one year after having no teams qualify for grand II Verizon Academic All-America Track & Field/Cross Country finals and just two reach petite finals.

The varsity eight boat placed sixth in its grand final with a Second-Team by the Sports Information Directors of America.

Hasenauer, an oceanography major, is the school record time of 5:39.30, finishing less than one boat length out of third holder in the pole vault with a leap of 12-feet-lO-inches. She place. Navy placed sixth out of 23 teams in the event, one year finished third in the prestigious Outdoor Heptagonal Champi- after finishing in 19th place at the IRAs. onship and won the Patriot League Championship both indoors The novice eight crew was timed in 5:45.01 to place fifth in and outdoors. She was undefeated in dual meet competition. its grand final, as did the novice four with coxswain boat with a time of 6:37.45.

The best showing of the championship was turned in by the Curnow Selected Honorable \ varsity four without coxswain boat, which placed third in its Mention enter fielder Pete Curnow '05 grand final. The Midshipmen were clocked in a time of 6:11.89, was named to "Louisville narrowly behind thefirst-placeWisconsin 'A' boat—6:09.22— Slugger's" Freshmen AU-America team and the second-place Wisconsin 'B' boat—6:10.54.

by Collegiate Baseball. Cumow reThe open four with coxswain boat placed fifth in the petite ceived honorable mention honors after final with a time of 6:38.97 to end the championship in 11th bursting onto the scene to lead the Mids place in a field of 24 boats. Navy also had a trio of boats comoffensively with a .366 batting average. pete in third-level finals, including the varsity four with Cumow was one of threefreshmenfromthe Patriot League to coxswain (2nd place on the day, 14th at the IRAs), the second receive All-America honors along with Lehigh's Jack Muscalus varsity eight (3rd place, 15th place), and the varsity pairs with(first team) and Lafayette's Adam Bucci (honorable mention). out coxswain teams (4th place, 16th place).

Navy's first varsity lightweight team also was in action at the IRA Championship. The Mids began the day by placing third in Ashinhurst Named to N C A A Tournament its trial heat, then finished in second place in the grand final All-Region Team econd baseman Chris Ashinhurst '04 was named to with a time of 5:38.54, one-half of a second in back of chamthe NCAA All-Region Team, following Navy's three games pion Yale (5:38.13). The Mids ttailed in the race by about one boat length, but ended up losing by just several feet. in the Sub-Regional at Wake Forest.

As is often the case, when the team excels individuals are Ashinhurst went 4-for-ll in the toumament, including a 2for-4 performance with three RBIs in Navy's 6-4 win over recognized for their accomplishments. Such is the case this George Washington, the Mids' first victory in the NCAA Tour- season with the first varsity boat, as Bruce Baumgartner '03 nament since 1982. He finished second on the team in batting and rising juniors Albert Amold '04 and Paul Marcy '04 have average (.338) and on-base percentage (.430), while driving in been selected to train with the U.S. National Under-23 Team.

18 mns, tied for third most on the squad. He recorded a hit in Baumgartner and Marcy are two of only 20 rowers selected nine of his last 11 games (18-for-39), which included three to train with the team, while Amold is one of just four coxthree-hit games. swains selected. Criteria for the rowers to make the training team were the ability to break 6:04 for 2,000 meters, along with recommendations from their head coach.

Baseball Wins First NCAA Tourney in 20 Years The team, which is coached by Wisconsin's Chris Clark and avy reUef pitcher Steve Goocey '03 stmck out George Washington cleanup hitter Mike Bassett with two on in U.S. National Team coach Mike Teti, will eventually cut to an the ninth inning to give the Mids a 6-4 victory over the Colonials eight man and a four man crew—with a coxswain for each and the school's first NCAA Toumament victory in 20 years boat—and will take part in the World Championship in Milan, and just the fourth in school history. Navy starting pitcher Matt Italy, in late July.

Foster was sensational, giving up just three eamed mns and eight hits in 7.1 innings of work. He walked three and stmck Weber, Spencer Named out seven.

All-American in Sailing ravis Weber '02 and Emmy Navy's last NCAA toumament win came back in 1982 when Spencer '02 have been named the Mids defeated Delaware (3-1) and Seton Hall (15-5) in the Northeast Region in Orono, ME. It was also just the second 2002 Ail-Americans by the IntercolleNCAA Toumament win for a Patriot League school, the other giate Sailing Association.

Weber, Navy's team captain, was coming in 1993 when Fordham beat Connecticut. named a Collegiate All-American skipper for the second consecutive Heavyweight Crew Enjoys Resurgence year, while Spencer was named Collegiate All-American crew. late season surge in speed helped propel the Navy heavyweight crew team's first varsity boat to the grand final at the Intercollegiate Rowing Association National Champion- Navy Finishes 12th at Sailing Championship ship for the first time since 1996. avy finished 12th at the 2002 Inter-Collegiate Sailing AsThe team concluded its 2002 season with a seventh-place sociation (ICSA)/Gill North American Coed Dinghy finish at the Championship Regatta on the Cooper River in Championship with 388 points.

Camden County, NJ. St. Mary's College of Maryland won the 18-team championship with 203 points. 4>

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Daniel A. Kline, son of CAPT Edward Charles Kline Sr's., USN (Ret.) sent: As an ardent reader of Shipmate, in previous articles, the Classes of '51 and '52 had a box score of their Classmates and it peaked my interest, so I did a box score on my father's Class of 1921 to see how they matched up with the Classes of '51 and '52. Below are some of the results. I think this speaks well of not only the Class of '21 but of the Naval Academy as well.

Go Navy! Beat Army!

There were 546 Graduates—148 Nongraduates: 3 Four Star Admirals: Boone, Brown, and Hanlon; 21 Three Star Vice Admirals; 110 Two Star Rear Admirals; 1 Commodore; USMCl Lieutenant General; USMC4 Brigadier General.

Their decorations included: 1 Medal of Honor: Ryan, T.; 32 Navy Crosses—Simpson, R. (2), Ryan, T. (2), and Abercombie, L. (3); 15 Distinguished Service Medals: Savin, L. (3); 16 Silver Stars; 1 Superintendent USNA: Boone, W ; 1 President of USNA AA: Boone, W.; 4 POW's: Callahan, P., Bridget, R, Brooks, G., and Lyons, L.; 10 Lost in World War II; 1 Lost on the Akron '33; 3 Lost on Subs: ' 2 5 - ' 2 7 '32; 1 Lost at Pearl Harbor: '41 Register, P. on ARIZONA.

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(1906-1908) at the Proving Ground. When RADM Strauss indicated that he would be celebrating his 99th birthday in the near future, CAPT Siedband offered to host the event at Indian Head. Attendees included all four of RADM Strauss' children, his wife, Beatrice, numerous family and friends, and military and civilian leaders at Indian Head.

Shown in the picture (1 to r) are CAPT Todd Annual Membership: 36% Creekman '69, USN (Ret.)—Naval HistoriLife Membership: 7% cal Foundation; Col John Allen '76, USMC—USNA Commandant of MidshipPres: RADM Elliott Strauss, USN (Ret.) men; CDR Peter Webb '83, USN—NSWC 2945 Garfield Terrace NW, Washington, DC 20008 Indian Head Chief Staff Officer; CAPT h: 202-332-5042 Marc Siedband '75, USN—Commander Send news directly to Shipmate.

NSWC Indian Head; RADM Elliott B. A celebration was held at Naval Surface Strauss '23, USN (Ret.); Col T.X. Hammes Warfare Center Indian Head Division on 15 '75, USMC—CO Chemical Biological InMarch to mark the 99th birthday of our own cident Response Force; CDR Chris Kinsey RADM Elliott B. Strauss, USN ( R e t ) .

'86, USN—Public Works Officer NSWC NSWC Indian Head, now part of the Naval Indian Head; and MajGen Terry Murray Sea Systems Command, was formerly the '68, USMC (Ret.)—USNA Alumni AssociaNavy Proving Ground under the command tion Executive Vice President (Operations). of RADM Strauss' father, ADM Joseph Strauss 1885. The warfare center is now the National Center for Energetics, providing full spectrum technical capabilities to rapidly move any energetics product (explosive, Annual Membership: 58% propellant, or pyrotechnic) from concept Life Membership: 11% through development and on to operational deployment. The idea for having the event Pres: RADM William B. Bailey, USN (Ret.) hosted at Indian Head occurred when Send news directly to Shipmate.

In the words of C A P T T h o m a s J. RADM Strauss visited the warfare center last summer and made a call on the com- Hammons III '71, USN (Ret.), president manding officer, CAPT Marc Siedband of the USNA AA San Diego Chapter: On Monday, 18 March, RADM William '75. CAPT Siedband immediately recogB. BaUey, USN (Ret.), celebrated his 100th nized that he had someone who was intibirthday. His family held a birthday party mately familiar with the base in its earliest for him on Sunday the 17th at his church days as a proving ground. Clearly, Indian in Coronado (with more than 100 friends Head holds a special place in RADM and relatives). During the festivities, I was Strauss's heart, as he was a young boy honored to present him with a Commenduring his father's second command tour dation from the Board of Trustees and Badger was attending the Naval Academy at the end of World War I. After graduating in 1922, he served aboard TRUXTUN and CALIFORNIA battleships before leaving active duty in 1928 because of tuberculosis.

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An article from The Modesto Bee was sent in by Bob Curley '45 in reference to World War I and World War II veteran, Carlos Badger, who led a Fourth of July parade in Modesto, CA. Carlos Badger has been selected to be grand marshal of Modesto's Fourth of July parade.

Badger is the oldest attorney still practicing law in Stanislaus County and the second oldest in the state.

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president of the National Alumni Association as well as a letter and small gift from our Chapter (book detailing the first 100 Army-Navy football games). ADM Bailey is currendy the seventh oldest living graduate of the Naval Academy. He was a surface warrior during World War EI and was instrumental in the development of naval radar and the discovery of microwaves. I'm sure we all wish ADM Bailey continued good health and congratulations.

President of the Class of 1924, RADM William B. Bailey and President of the San Diego Chapter, CAPT Thomas J. Hammons lU '71

The Commendation presented to RADM Bailey reads as follows: Commendation The Chairman of the Board and President of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association take pleasure in recognizing Rear Admiral William Byron Bailey, USN (Ret.) for a lifetime of outstanding service to the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Naval Academy, and our Nation.

On the occasion of the celebration of your 100th birthday; this commendation is given in recognition and grateful acknowledgement for your contributions and dedicated service to the U.S. Navy, the Naval Academy, and your country.

Your performance at the Academy was marked by academic excellence as you graduated Suma Cum Laude in 1924, which you expanded upon with a master's in electronics from Harvard University. As a Midshipman, you were well known as a Masquerader and expert member of the Rifle Squad. You are remembered in your Lucky Bag as a dynamic young man—always "off on another one of his experiences, which are beyond the scope" of any book to document; a certain foreshadowing of your extraordinary naval career.

Your years of service and leadership as a surface warfare warrior were truly remarkable. You were a vital influence on events that changed the course of history, especially as you fought against the Japanese fleet in World War n. Your courageous duty resulted in your being awarded the Legion of Merit.

Your creative contributions to assist in the invention of military radar have changed the face of modem warfare. Other collaborations which resulted in the discovery of microwaves have ultimately touched the lives of all Americans.

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inspiration for others. We are grateful for what you have given to your Naval Academy classmates, your shipmates, your family, and your Nation. We salute you and wish you a very blessed and wonderful 100th birthday.

—Leighton W. Smith Jr. '62, Chairman of the Board —George P. Watt Jr. '73, President and CEO This sad announcement was submitted by CAPT J.V. Heimark '40: On 6 June, MolHe Earl, widow of CAPT Kenneth Earl, died in San Diego, CA, of leukemia. One daughter, Susan Novelli, and her husband, Larry, live in San Diego, CA, and one grandson, Geoffrey Lee, who lives in Los Angeles, survive her.

Arrangements have been made for Molhe to join her husband in their plot in Arlington National Cemetery. A graveside service was held on 5 July.

Journalism. He was also the executive director of the Academy of Political Science during the 1960s.

For many years he was a regular participant in the Bullock Fomm in New York City and a member of the Intemational Association of University Presidents' UN Commission on Arms Control. He also contributed occasional articles to Proceedings of the U.S. Naval Institute, to Collier's magazine, the newsletter of the Academy of American Poets, and the Virginia Quarterly Review.

RADM Custer's Naval career began, after graduation from the Academy, with service in the fleet flagship TEXAS in the late 1920s, qualifying as a naval aviator in Pensacola, FL, in 1929 and service in China in HOUSTON, the flagship of the Asiatic Fleet, in the early 1930s. He then returned to Pensacola as a flight instmctor and subsequentiy served in a dive bombing squadron aboard LEXINGTON, on CALIFORNIA, and in a

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RADM Ben Scott Custer, USN (Ret.) died at 97 on 11 March 2002, in Rye, NY. He had explained that longevity was interfering with his glide.

Bom in Atianta, GA, in 1905 and raised in Bainbridge, GA, RADM Custer won a congressional appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy where he graduated in the Class of 1926. His long and distinguished naval career included qualification as a naval aviator, service in fighters, dive bombers, and seaplanes, action at sea under fire in the Atlantic and Pacific in World War n, and post-War postings in Washington, DC, Ottawa, Canada, Brooklyn, NY, and Princeton, NJ. He retired from the Navy as an admiral in 1957.

RADM Custer combined his naval career with a continuing interest in education and the humanities. He taught at the Naval Academy for two years just prior to World War II. Later, while on active duty in Washington, DC, he pursued graduate studies at night and eamed a Ph.D. in history from Georgetown University in 1949.

After his retirement from the Navy, RADM Custer worked as an assistant to the president of Columbia University from 1958 until 1971, carrying out a number of administtative assignments, including directing the initial Citizenship Program of Columbia College and consulting with the School of

flying boat patiol squadron based in Alaska.

In 1939, RADM Custer, then a lieutenant, was appointed as an instmctor in english, history, and government at the Naval Academy. Later, as a token of the regard in which he was held by his students, he was invited to the fiftyfifth reunion of the Class of 1942, of which he was made an honorary member.

While most AnnapoUs Classes cease having reunions after their 65th, RADM Custer, as Class president, wanted one last gathering. He organized the 70th reunion, which was held in Annapolis in 1996 and attended by eight members. He enthusiastically supported the idea of a 75th reunion, which he was not able to attend, though he was represented there by two sons and a daughter.

The Reunion brought eight members of the Class and about 40 family members to Annapolis. Mrs. Jane Aylward, widow of Ted Aylward, invited everyone to a celebratory dinner for the opening gathering. The next day there was a tour of the Academy and a luncheon at the Officer's Club, hosted by Ben Scott Custer. It was a severe disappointment that the Midshipman parade was cancelled, but all enjoyed tiie garden party given by the Superintendent.

In 1941, RADM Custer returned to Pensacola to train Navy and Marine Corps pilots. After the United States entered Worid War II, he joined tiie staff of die Commander Caribbean Frontier at San Juan, Puerto Rico, providing for the defense of the Caribbean from German submarines and raiders, and negotiating with the Vichy French authorities in Martinique and Guadeloupe. In October 1943, in response to his request to be sent to sea, he was ordered aboard CROATAN as executive officer. She was an aircraft carrier assigned to anti-submarine warfare in the North Atlantic. CROATAN, with its battle group of destioyer escorts, was one of tiie Shipmate, July-August 2002

'26: 70th Reunion: standing. 1 to r: Ted Frederick, Oscar Steigler, Frank Busey, Val Havard; seated, 1 to r: Ambrose Crowley, Bob Louther, Ben Custer, and B.C. Lowrey

'26: RADM Custer and officials at the Sarsfield Park dedication

most successful anti-submarine groups of the war, credited with destroying or putting out of action nine German submarines, one of which was captured with its crew. After spending a year in the North Atlantic, RADM Custer was asked to put into commission and take command of a new seaplane tender (the equivalent of an aircraft carrier for seaplane bombers), NORTON SOUND, and to join the Pacific island campaign just in time for the battle of Okinawa.

He thus had the unique experience of taking German prisoners, from the captured U-boat, aboard his ship in the North Atlantic, and Japanese prisoners, after the Battle of Okinawa, aboard his ship in the Pacific. He was awarded two combat decorations for action in the North Atlantic and at Okinawa and campaign medals for all combat theaters of the second World War as well as for service on the China Station during the Shanghai Incident in 1932.

After the war, he became the director of flight safety and accident research (Grandpa Shipmate, July-August 2002

Pettibone) in the office of the chief of naval operations in the Navy department. Littie did he know that his work on developing standard procedures for ditching airplanes in trouble would unexpectedly serve him well in his next assignment.

In the summer of 1948, RADM Custer was named naval attache to the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, Canada. Retuming from an inspection cruise with the Canadian Navy on Hudson's Bay in early September, the Navy twin-engine Beechcraft that RADM Custer was flying from Churchill to the Pas, Manitoba, carrying five people, lost its way in very heavy weather. When they were almost out of fuel and their destination nowhere in sight, RADM Custer and his copilot made a forced landing in the wilderness of what eventually proved to be Northem Saskatchewan. The five stranded men camped near their downed plane for eight days, living off of a few leftover sandwiches, some chocolates, late summer blueberries, and a few local birds and ground animals

they were able to shoot. Meanwhile, RADM Custer and a British naval officer who was one of the passengers, with no other instruments other than a watch and a handheld compass, had worked out their approximate longitude, thereby revealing that they were several hundred miles west of where they should have been, and far from where search planes would presumably look for them.

Knowing that it was unlikely that an air search would be continued more than a week and that the chances of being found were diminishing exponentially each day, RADM Custer was determined to have the group start marching south in hopes of eventually finding civilization before winter set in.

The Canadian Navy and Air Force, however, had mounted the biggest air search in Canada's history, which became front-page news in the Canadian press for the next 12 days. Finally, on the afternoon of what was to have been the last day of the search, the downed plane was spotted. Following the direction indicated by a large white arrow made of parachutes pointing south that had been left near the plane, the search plane soon found the stranded crew, who had progressed less than 30 miles in some four days of stmggling through a tangle of downed free tmnks around numerous lakes and ponds.

RADM Custer's account of the ordeal, entitled "Down in the Arctic," was published in Collier's in 1949. After his dramatic rescue, RADM Custer went on to serve for two more years in Canada and was recognized for his efforts to promote U.S.-Canadian naval cooperation by being made an honorary member to the Naval Officers Association of Canada.

Soon after the Korean War broke out, RADM Custer was named commanding officer of tiie U.S. Naval Air Station at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn, NY. He oversaw the training of some 32 squadrons of U.S. Navy Reserve aviators, dubbed "Weekend Warriors," in jetfightersand seaplanes. Fifty years later, some 15 former Floyd Bennett sailors wrote to the family to tell of their recollections of RADM Custer's command.

His last tour of duty was as commander of the NROTC at Princeton University.

While at Princeton, he was made an honorary member of the Ivy Club. During this time he also taught a course in American history as a volunteer visiting lecturer at the Lawrenceville School in Lawrenceville, NJ. CAPT Crawford said that RADM Custer's interests were so wide that he knew Xenophon, Thucydides, and Socrates as well as American authors; that he held strongly to Aristotle's precept that education is a lamp to be lighted rather than a vessel to be filled; and that he embodied those attributes of character and service to both navy and

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nation which the Naval Academy seeks ever to inspire in its graduates.

In a letter written some months before RADM Custer's death, ADM Farrell of tiie 1942 Class said: Among my Classmates, you were a legend during the years 1938-41. It was never my privilege to be in any of your classes.. .but that was not necessary for me to get the word that Ben Scott Custer was an icon among pygmies. You were renowned among the regiment of Midshipmen for your expertise as a 'prof,' but more so for your impeccable manners; for your consummate example of what an officer and a gentleman should be. Your extraordinary influence was not confined to those whom you taught. It spread far beyond the pale of your academic class.. .penetrating the lives of Midshipmen like me, whom you did not know personally, multiplying and creating messengers, not unlike the aposdes and disciples who spread the news of Christ. No matter what one may think about my analogy, it is my firm conviction that there will always be a bit of Ben Scott Custer in the fleet for so long as there is a United States Navy.

RADM Custer had lived since 1958 in Loudon Woods, Rye, NY. He was an elder of the Rye Presbyterian Church and a member of the Manursing Island Club, The New York Yacht Club, the Rockaway Hunting Club, and die Chevy Chase Club (MD). In addition to his wife, Elizabeth Hawkins Custer, he is survived by two sons, Benjamin Scott Custer Jr., currently hving in Gaza as intemational legal counsel to the United Nations Relief and Works Administtation; Barry Hawkins Custer, of Washington, DC; two daughters, Ehzabeth Carson Custer Taylor, of Boulder, CO, and Penelope Field Custer, of New York City; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

A funeral, full military honors, was held at the Naval Academy Chapel on 19 March 2002, followed by a burial service in the Academy cemetery and a memorial service on 23 March 2002, at the Rye Presbyterian Church.

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In the spring of 1998 I received a call from the Parks Department of New York City asking if we would like to be a part of the dedication of a new park named for CDR Eugene Sarsfield. I, of course, said "yes." We asked ADM Custer if he could join us and he said "yes." The new park is across the street from the school CDR Sarsfield attended as a child. All of the children were invited, and all came. ADM Custer gave the main address and talked about what happened the night in July 1944, off of Sicily. German planes attacked CDR Sarsfield's ship and he lost his life. I was seated on the speakers' platform and could see all of the children. It was amazing! Not a child had moved.

ADM Custer was telling them a story they had never heard before. I am sure it had a great impact and a positive one.

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We received this letter from Dib Flippin, widow of Royce Flippin: I just got my Shipmate, which I always love—and couldn't resist writing. Royce has been gone about 14 years and I am 91, fairly strong, and in possession of my mental faculties (/ think) and I wanted to give some news.

Royce has left a big, lovely family—five children, 11 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren—all fine, loving, athletic (!), the youngest (6), a girl. I still hope one of us will get to Annapolis. We talk about Royce often—most recently at the engagement party of a granddaughter.

I have always loved the Navy. I dated at the Academy before I met Royce, even if I had known I was going to be a wife, I would have been in the seventh heaven!

I have always been so proud of Royce as a beachmaster in World War 11—he won a Silver Star—was even mentioned in a book written by an admiral.

So grateful to have my Shipmate, and love to all remaining of the Class of '26.

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Pres: RADM William O. Snead, USN (Ret) Secy: CAPT John A. Moreno, USN (Ret) 1214 Fifth Sfi-eet, Coronado, CA 92118 h: 619-435-3732 A very pleasant chat with President Bill Snead. It was nice to talk with him and maintain contact with our East Coast Classmates.

An interesting visit also with Amando Mendez '80. He is doing research on college yearbooks. He says our 1930 Lucky Bag was among the best in the country when published. It reminds me of a long bygone era before radio, TV, computers, five wars, and Clinton.

Dixie Miller, Ted Miller's widow, is recuperating from major surgery at Casa de Campana, 18655 West Bernardo Drive, San Diego, CA 92128. She is retaining her permanent home at 12736 Caminito Cancion, San Diego, CA 92128.

John McKnight, Roland McKnight's faithful son, brought us sad news. Evelynne Coate, Willie Coates' widow, died at her San Diego home on 17 May after a short illness.

There were no services. Her survivors include her daughter, Onica Gilmore of Pueblo, CO, two grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

Evidentiy Ann and Eddie Wagner have left town. Their phone has been disconnected.

Ann told me that their sons had been urging tiiem to move back east. That makes your Secretary the only member of the Class still in the San Diego area.

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Pres: VADM John B. Colwell, USN (Ret) 230 West Galbraith Road, #1003 Cincinnati, OH 45215 Send news directly to Shipmate.

The following was sent in by Frank L. Phillips, M.I.T class of 1936 from Technology Review and their class notes in the October 1997 issue.

CAPT Albert "Ken" Romberg, USN (Ret.) joined our Course XIII-A as a graduate of the Naval Academy and after two years of sea duty on LEXINGTON. He knew Al Dunning of the Academy and Xni-A, who assisted Bill Haines' coaching crew in our day. Ken spoke of seven Academy men in the Class, of whom only he and Ransom Peirce are alive. Ken worked on ship design in Washington and various shipyards before and during World Warn, with responsibility for stability and seaworthiness, and later was head of preliminary designs. After his years of Navy service he was head architect for National Steel and Shipbuilding Co., building the (then) highly secret submersible dry-dock to retrieve sunken ships and submarines— ours and the other guy's! What a way to wind up a career!

During World War II Ken Romberg probably saved the Cunard liner QUEEN MARY from capsizing with 15,000 GI's aboard, and he did not find out about the incident until early this year. In 1941, a time when QUEEN MARY was under conversion in New York, Ken was put in charge of stability for all classes of U.S. Navy vessels. When the ship was outfitted as a troop carrier, a stateroom for two became a bunkroom for 21 in three shifts, so the vessel carried more weight high up than she was designed for. Romberg recommended to the British that they keep the tanks full by admitting sea water to replace fuel oil consumed, and the Admiral agreed. In a storm off the Irish coast in 1942, a topdeck-high rogue wave hit the ship broadside. She hung over with decks awash, taking a full minute to right, but she did not capsize. Though the rogue wave incident could not be publicized under wartime security, I remembered an item about the incident in some waiting room magazine when Ken mentioned the ship during my visit last winter. I later found confirmation in a 1962 book. Waves and Beaches.

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Pres: CAPT Will L Bull, USN (Ret) 1725 Oak Lane, McLean, VA 22101 h: 703-538-5981 Sec'y: Bob Gamble 8311 River Crescent Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401 h: 410-266-8775 Having just enjoyed our 70th Reunion, memories of Classmates are prominent in our m i n d s . One special one is Andy Nisewaner who did so much to help memorialize the 421 men who graduated on 2 June 1932. Andy was no small performer himself. This was illustrated by his own biography in And a Quarter Thirty-two. Andy loved to mention Classmates as shown by these quotes: On graduation, Andy, along with three stalwarts, Paul Harrington, Bernie Freund, and Bill Townsend reported to the old light cruiser OMAHA. Andy ended up with duty on BREEZE in Pearl Harbor along with Rex Little, Al Kaplan, Bob Young, and Bill Vrooman.

Next came stateside duty on GILMER with Sarge Sargent as a shipmate and the opportunity to move into a wonderful bachelors home with Marcus Williamson, Willeye Bull, Swede Eastwold, and Ernie Snowden. This ended with a year of wandering on SiRus with Charlie Lyons to share the duties.

After seven short years came assignment to PG School, but not before stopping off in Larchmont, NY, to marry Eddie, ably assisted in that performance by Bill Short, Minter Dial, and Max Silverstein.

Highlights of the next several years included commanding A.W. GRANT during a night torpedo attack in the Battle of Surigao Straight only to find after launching torpedoes that both sides had declared "open season" on destroyers. Within a space of three minutes A.W. GRANT received 23 major caliber shell hits (12 U.S. and 11 Japanese), but since most did not explode (although plenty did) GRANT remained afloat. Then followed a hairy evening of riding out a typhoon in a damaged ship and a trip back to the States on one boiler, one engine and one pump (economical, but not recommended practice).

Within the years, his hair has gotten thinner, his weight distributed differentiy, and his family larger. Once, when his eyes were closed, he "volunteered." Since then his biggest problem has been acting as editor of the Twenty Five Years After book and preventing it from becoming a golden anniversary publication.

In our Golden Anniversary Book, Andy starts off: Retirement on 1 July 1962 brought on an extremely busy 15 months at Duke University along with Johnny Chittenden and Grimshaw Moore

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working six days a week to earn a MAT (Math) under the guidance of the head of the Math Department.

Andy was a teacher for 13 years and he did some coaching of swimming teams, cross country teams, and indoor track.

Andy wrote a page in our last book from the editor. In it, about half way through, he quotes words from an old Kingston Trio Song: "Where have all the Classmates gone?" From these words came the policy of covering everyone who was ever a member of the Class.

From the start, Jack Lamade accepted the task of being the pictorial editor and with his usual skill, alertness, and experience offered many invaluable suggestions. Barry Atkins kept the flow of pictures coded and checked.

A great step forward was made when our intrepid, hard-working Brooks Harral volunteered to handle the "history" section—a brief resume of the vital participation of '32 in World War 11.

His was an arduous undertaking but, fortunately, several people Barry Atkins, Bobby Fulton, Floyd Schultz, Earl Hydeman, Jack Horner and others pitched in to render tremendous help.

Andy Nisewaner was a great worker and I feel he did a marvelous job on these two books. John Spangler added a "foreword" to the last one; I will quote his words with but one change—Fifty to Seventy Years.

Yesterday we were sitting in Dahlgren Hall and Charles Francis Adams was speaking to us on the responsibilities and challenges that lay ahead. Thomas Hart was handing each of us a piece of parchment and we tossed our caps on high. That yesterday was seventy years ago and it began an experience that has indeed been challenging and rewarding.

We were fortunate that day. Fortunate to have four exciting years just past and fortunate in the timing of the circumstances that followed. The country was in a depression but we had jobs. We faced probably years of standing still in junior ranks but suddenly there was accelerated promotion and responsibilities due to a war that none of us could foresee. The Class made its mark exceptionally well in batrte and in command.

Looking back is exciting. Privileged are we to have had the experience of Academy and service life. Ours is a unique heritage of continuing associations not enjoyed by civilian colleges. Thrown together in small groups on duty assignments that always keep changing brings us in company with both new and old friends.

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outstanding performances beyond count.

After retirement many did extremely well in civilian pursuits. We can be proud of the Class of 1932.

Right on!

Today's surface Navy is a far cry from what we studied and prepared for. Desttoyers possess technology we never heard of; BAINBRIDGE (DDl) was a 1900 torpedo boat, designed to defend and attack capital ships.

New DDGs in the ARLEIGH BURKE class, boast the most advanced combat systems, which provide surprising power. They carry standard and Harpoon missiles, rockets. Tomahawk anti-ship and land attack missiles.

Torpedo and gun power have decreased even though much modernized. Our newest DDG, BULKELEY, just over 500 feet long, carries a total crew of 323 people; it's tight quarters but it's small enough for tight harbors and large enough for ample cross tiaining in the many skills multifunctional ships need. It is noteworthy that we are building more DDGs than DDs; this is the logical result of rapid advances in missile technology.

Frigates are also becoming greatly involved with missiles. These small, tough ships have one special advantage: They tie up rather than anchor, saving valuable liberty time. JOs get watch standing responsibilities like a LCDR on a carrier. The frigates carry two helicopters. Gas turbines give them a speed of 30 knots.

Cmisers seem to be large DDGs with a crew of under 400 and a length of 567 feet, they are big and powerful. Possibly they eliminate the need for BBs. They carry the Rolling Frame Airframe Missile System, an improved Phalanx close-in weapon and the latest in vertical launching. The CGs are also test ships for the "smart-ship" program; integrated bridge, automatic piloting, course analysis, automated damage control, fuel conttol, fiber optic LAN and on and on—some 800 new ways to make a ship more efficient. The idea is to reduce personnel by ten percent and give a 100% retum on the investment.

The new 82 feet PCs go over 50 knots, and the Air Force can transport it to an assigned area, so it's our fastest ship. The Cyclone class is 170 feet long and only fights in a low-intensity conflict environment.

In this ship review I'll skip the carriers, amphibs, and rescue ships as well as the command vessels that go with them. But I want to mention the HSV-XI, an Australian ship on loan to us. It's a catamaran, 313foot long, diesel powered and travels at speeds of over 40 knots. The idea is to get in and out quickly, launch and recover helicopters, bring in unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV). The Navy is unquestionably changed. The old conservatism is gone and new ideas are the way to go. (From MarchApril Surface Warfare.)

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Even with our small number of surviving Classmates, we are still losing—this month, April, saw another hardy officer Paul Williams, pass away. Paul came from Nebraska and served on several destroyers and cruisers. After retiring, Paul worked for 18 years in educational testing. He moved out to Sun City and enjoyed golf and bridge. His wife, Donitza, still enjoys the sunshine there.

A biography of Paul is in "Last Call" in the June issue.

VADM Mike Mullen '68 wrote a Proceedings article last April, which emphasized modem war. Without orders on September 11th, ENTERPRISE Battle Group reversed course and soon was ready to conduct strikes.

As the war started, over 70% of strikes were

by Navy planes, over 90% precision guided.

The only land forces were Marines from PELELIU. Alhed submarines launched one third of Tomahawk Strikes.

While we have been making changes since Roosevelt showed the world the Great White Fleet, the pace has picked up in the last ten years. The Navy is a high tech organization, focused on improved engineering and open to new and better ways to get the job done.

The maturing of Tomahawk, the universal apphcation of vertical launch and the increasing capabilities of the Aegis Weapon system have enabled the Navy to reduce its battle force by 43% while becoming more lethal.

The Navy, as it moves further into the new century, must also think about space. Our ability to work with the Air Force will be needed. The Navy is the primary customer of our space architecture.

Our technology prowess is the ultimate asymmetry against which any enemy must contend. The power of ideas is paramount.

From missile defense to the Tomahawkarmed TRIDENT submarine we are continually utilizing our strategy of new ideas. The future belongs to those people able to capture the most modem vision of the future.

Carriers had a hard time getting into the U.S. Navy. LANGLEY was a converted coal hauler made over by adding a wooden flight deck above the superstmcture. Then the two battle cmisers prohibited by the Washington Naval Treaty were saved from scrap by conversion to LEXINGTON and SARATOGA. In the old coal buming Navy there were few believers. Poor Billy Mitchell argued his head off about airplanes versus battleships. He convinced a few people, and, fortunately for the United States, the two big new carriers, commissioned in 1927, were vast improvements over LANGLEY. Their 888 foot flight decks allowed the use of more and larger aircraft whose takeoff mn into the wind was aided by the greater speed of the battlecmiser design.

Then came RANGER, built as a carrier from the keel up. It was followed by YORKTOWN,

and HORNET; all built in time for the great need brought on by war.

While we lost four of our seven carriers in our first year of wartime activity, the real chance for superiority came when in 1940 Congress authorized 11 new carriers. They became the ESSEX class starting with CV-9, displacing 36,380 tons, they played a major role in the American military success in the Pacific. None of them were sunk.

At the same time, Japanese production of carriers was minimal. Our yards completed 17 ESSEX class CVs, nine light CVLs and 120 small-deck escorts (CVEs). The CVEs were successful in the Atlantic in finding and sinking German submarines.

Our Navy made a giant change in its attitude about carriers between 1922 and 1942.

Instead of being outwitted by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor, in six months we were showing them and the world what naval aviation could do.

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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 From Earnie Campbell: On 16 May, Christina Huber and Heather Locke from the Naval Academy Foundation, called Tom Moorer, Class president, at his home in Bethesda, MD, to discuss the work of the Foundation.

Tom asked Earnie Campbell, Class treasurer, to join him for the meeting. At the end of the meeting Tom gave Ms. Huber a check for $5,000 as our Class conttibution to the Foundation for the year 2002.

The Foundation has been informed that the Class would like our contribution to be used to improve the athletic facilities at the Naval Academy, especially the Navy and Marine Corps Stadium.

Since Tom Moorer's letter of January 2002 was published, asking our Classmates, wives, and widows for contributions to our Class treasury, we have received about $6,000. Tom is very grateful to everyone for their generous response to his letter. After the $5,000 gift to the Foundation, we have about $2,200 balance in our account at Chevy Chase Bank. During our meeting with Ms. Huber and Ms. Locke, Tom reminded them that our Class was very small—about 430 on graduation—with only about 50 Classmates and 50 widows still living. He emphasized that, even so, our Class has been very generous in support of the Academy having given $8,000 to the Foundation in June

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lifetime recollections, they will probably not survive us. Frank, on the other hand, beyond having had total recall many years after the events, has his memories preserved in the center's manuscript. Here is one excerpt from the extensive record, taken from the dialog between Rosie and Frank on the leaming process in place at USNA in the early 1930s: Q: The Academy system of teaching in those days consisted of going to class having read the lesson and then about a five or ten minute discussion with the professor going over the material. Then came the "draw slips" where the Midshipmen drew a question from the desk, went to the board and wrote. What do you think about that?

Frank: Well, I thought it wasn't bad when I watched my roommate who had a photographic memory. We studied at our 11)34 Color Girl. Sally Harral, with 2002 Color Girl, Austin Lindstrand desk in the middle of the room. It had a lamp with a green shade hanging down over the center of it. It was the worst pos2001 in addition to over $5,000 this year. sible light for reading. He would put his And none of us should ever forget the apfeet up on the desk, whip through the readproximately $500,000 that Marty Gibbons Annual Membership: 50% ing, and be done, ready to do something left to the Alumni Association for support Life Membership: 38% else. I went over the material again and of the Academy at his death in June 1993.

Send news directly to Shipmate. again until I had it. My problem was tryThe following paragraph from an article ing to memorize stuff and hang on to it Susan McCoy, the 1966 Color Girl sends in the November 1995 issue of Shipmate until the next day. says it best. The article was entitled "Asin a note with photo: Sad News sociation Endowment Plaque Unveiled: I am enclosing a picture of the 1934 Class of '33 and '78 on Top" Color Girl, Sally Harral, along side of this Rod Badger died on 23 April. Bill and year's Color Honoree, Austin Lindstrand.

'The Class of '33 has supported the efIda Mary Boyd, Poppy and Clagg Claggett, Sally is the widow of USNA graduate. forts of the Alumni Association in the yard Gwen and Jesse Gay, Fran and Doyen Brooks Harral '32. throughout its 62-year history. They have Klein, Ruth Packard, Louisa Parker, Joane sponsored the 33rd Company since its inSweeney, Marion Thomson, and Isabel and ception, and provided one of the magnifiTip Tipton represented the Class at his fucent stained glass windows in the Chapel. neral on 30 April. Ed Keats, invited by As a result of a tmst established by the Rod's widow, Phyllis, provided remarks on Annual Membership: 30% late CAPT Robert M. Gibbons, a conLife Membership: 57% Rod's friendship. siderable sum of money was left to the And Another Alumni Association with the goal of meetPres. and Sec'y/Treas: Burris Wood died on 26 April. ing the needs of the Naval Academy. The CAPT Jesse B. Gay Jr., USN (Ret) Class of '33 leadership of CAPT Ray V.P. and Con.Sec'y: RADM Ed Keats, USN (Ret.) We, of Course, Are Better Thompson and RADM Charles Blick diWilliam Safire, the linguist and political 3704 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218 rected the use of the 'R.M. Gibbons Class h: 410-235-3803; f: 410-243-1960 columnist, in his column "On Language" in of 1933 Endowment' for the fu-st few years e: edkeats@aol.com the 28 April magazine section of The New of its existence. This year upon the anYork Times says, "Thirteen out of 100 AmeriHappy Birthdays nouncement of the Alumni Association cans are over 65; only four of those 100 are Congratulations to Jim Wolfe who beEndowment, the class elected to provide 'wired seniors,' keyed into the Internet." comes 90 on 15 July, to Bruce Hemphill the impems for the kick off of the new Twelve of the Class of '35, all well above who attains that age on 18 July, to Bill 'Endowment' that became the cornerstone 65, are on the Internet, have an email adHazzard who enters his tenth decade on 7 of the Alumni Association Endowment. dress, and have so informed this column.

Class of '33 membership as George August, and to Mike Besson who joins that (First identified in Febmary '01 with some Bancroft Fellow for their donation of group on 30 August. $500,000 was most welcome and will proadditions and deletions thereafter.) We have, The Record of a Distinguished Career vide much needed support to the Naval The Naval Historical Center 16 years ago therefore, at least 12/74, amounting to 16% Academy for years to come." considered Frank Wheeler's life as a Mid- of the Class, known to be wired.

It is with great regret tiiat the loss of anSucceeding Generations Follow Our other Classmate, VADM Bernard M. shipman, naval officer, and corporate execu- Example tive worthy of becoming a permanent part "Smoke" Streen, is reported. Smoke passed Page Knight advises that his grandson, away on Saturday, 1 June, at McLean, VA. of naval history. To that end they conducted Preston Kiught Campbell, of Warm Springs, an extensive interview over many days.

Funeral services was conducted at the Naval Frank has now made the 928-page transcript VA, is set to enter USNA this summer with Academy Chapel on 17 June. of his responses available to this column. the Class of 2006. Page and Allie plan to deSince this submission, we have had a loss Paul "Rosie" Ryan '36, then a Research part from their Kinsdale, VA, house while of yet another Classmate. Eamie Campbell Fellow at Hoover Institution on War, Revo- leaving Page's boat tied up in the Potomac passed away on 10 June 2002. lution and Peace, questioned him on behalf River to be present at the induction ceremony. of the Center. While each of us has his own

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dubious about foreign troops being in Afghanistan, because of previous experience.

He described their conversion: An Afghan warlord with his troops massing in the early moming, has standing with him a young Special Forces officer. They are watching the Taliban massing on an opposite hill. He says to the young American that the Taliban will attack within the hour. The kid says, "Is now a good time to hit them?" The warlord looks surprised and assents. The kid begins communicating with the carrier in what sounds like gobbledygook, but shortly, U.S. planes are over the target, hitting the massed Taliban forces with 500-pound, laser-guided bombs. The fonnidable Taliban array is converted into a stmggling mass of dead and dying. Control in the carrier has been watch'35; From ron: Dixie Farrell, Flash Flachenshar. Bill Hazzard; back row: Dave McClintock, Cy Austin. Bub Ward,ing the area from video scans sent to them Slade Cutter, and Steiny Steinmets by drone planes. The battle is over.

During the exchange that followed his talk, them. Visits to the one room homes and A Note From an Almost Forgotten Past several interesting things came out. He regarden plots with their chickens and goats The ever alert USNA Alumni Association vealed that he was not a Naval Academy were welcomed. has uncovered the fact that William Orr graduate. He asked the next question himdied on 3 May and has so apprised the colself: "so how did I get where I am? He reumn. He was with us until Second Class plied: by coaching from USNA Alumniâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Year, did not serve in the miUtary during they did not try to freeze me out, but put an World War 11, and had no further contact Annual Membership: 41% arm around my shoulder and explained evwith the Class, but apparently cared enough Life Membership: 49% erything I asked. So I say to you gentlemen about his short time as a Midshipman to that you are graduates of the finest institucause his survivors to note it in his obituary. Pres: CAPT WiiUam N. Price, USN (Ret) tion the world has to offer. Be proud of it Sec'y/Treas: CAPT O.M. Butler, USN (Ret) Submariners' Rendezvous and support it whether you are in or out of 1101 S. Arlington Ridge Road Ruth Cutter provided the photo accompa- Arlington, VA 22043 the service. The country needs it. It has my nying the column. Taken at the 39th SubVets Corr. Sec'y: CAPT William A. Ellis, USN (Ret.) undying support."

Convention, it shows eight of the many mem- Goodwin House West #832 He also answered another question before bers of our Class who commanded submarines 3440 S. Jefferson St., Falls Church, VA 22041-3127 it could be asked by saying that he was not h: 703-578-7546 during World War 11. going to tell us who would be the next superActing Sec'y: A Correction From Our San Diego CAPT John H. Carmichael, USN (Ret) intendent of the Academy. He praised the job Correspondent tiiat VADM John Ryan '67 has been doing, 744 Oglethorpe Ave. JC Wilson advises that he left Lew St. Simons Island, GA 31522-4908 an opinion that I have also expressed. My Schock out of the list (in the May '02 col- p: 912-638-2830; f: 912-638-0436 fervent hope is that some time before he umn) of regular attendees at the weekly e: jhc36@earthlink.net leaves active duty, he takes the job himself. luncheons of the San Diego group.

From The President I have had a lot of time in DC botii while It is Never Too Late to Help Others Living in the DC area has one advantage: on active duty, 1936-1966; and after retirHere is the complete report of JC regard- you can belong to the Greater Washington ing, as a senior civil servant in a manpower ing the benevolent doings of Lou Bauer Chapter of the Alumni Association. Because and personnel office directly under an aswho is 90 years old: it is a large Chapter (over 700 members) and sistant secretary, 1967 to 1980. I have Lou Bauer in mid-April went with a because of its location, we can get top-flight worked with a lot of fine officers who were group of three dentists and a dental surspeakers for our monthly luncheons, which in the job of CNO. I do not want to be hasty, geon plus assistants with a few truckloads we now hold at the Army-Navy Country but I feel sfrongly that none of them (with of gear 700 miles south into Baja, and 24 Club, just over the river in Northem Virgirua the possible exception of ADM Elmo miles up into the barren, cactus covered because it has good parking and reasonable Zumwalt) had the ability of ADM Vem mountains to a small village in a mountain security. We used to use Fort Meyer, but af- Clark to "tiiink outside tiie box." We are forvalley called San Francisco de Sierras. ter September 11th, security was upped to tunate to have him there, especially now.

They had two generators, portable dental chairs, and necessary lights, etc. Lou the point where, if you brought a guest, he For as long as I can remember. Bill EUis cleaned tools and operated two autoclaves or she might not be admitted to the base. has been writing our Class column in Shipto sterilize them.

For our April meeting, we had the CNO, mate as our Corresponding Secretary. To This is the third year he has gone with ADM Vem Clark. He talked throughout the check it out, I referred to our Golden Lucky the team as one of two non-dental profesentire lunch and then answered questions for Bag, which was pubHshed in 1986,50 years sionals working with them. Patients come over an hour. He first spoke of Afghanistan. after our graduation. I noted that Bill was from the surrounding area for assistance.

The Navy had a carrier in support just off the editor, of course. It was mentioned in Two prosthetic techs were there for two the coast. This carrier was configured as a there that he had tumed out our Shipmate days to make dentures. It is obvious that special forces ship rather than as a normal column for 29 years at that time. Since tiiat he receives great satisfaction from their attack carrier. He pointed out that the Af- was 27 years ago, that makes this his 47th service. They were operating in an empty ghan warlords that were our allies were year as our Class scribe. bam, which had been carefully cleaned for

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Unfortunately for us as well as him, over a year ago, his bride of more than half a century, Ede, died. Bill was completely cmshed.

They had no children and were living in a comfortable, well-appointed, three-bedroom, retirement community apartment. The apartment management then forced Bill into an efficiency, giving him only a short time in which to get rid of essentially all of the household ftimiture that he and Ede had brought with them. His health began to fail and he developed kidney trouble that necessitated dialysis three times a week. Understandably Bill was unable to get out a Class column.

This past week I had a nice visit with Bill in the first floor diiung room. A pretty and polite young lady brought him there in a wheelchair. I had lunch there with him and found it delicious. After lunch we retumed to his room and talked. I expressed the gratitude of the Class to him for his long service.

He was emphatic that he did not feel up to resuming the secretarial duties and agreed that we should make Jack permanent. After leaving, I convened a telephone meeting of the Executive Committee (consisting of Mack Butler and me) and got unanimous agreement. By this article, we are appeaUng to all ' 36ers to approve our action. To facihtate this approval, we shall assume approval by all addees unless we receive a negative.

After several months went by with no Class column, complaints piled up. I frantically looked around for a replacement. Fortunately, Jack Carmichael volunteered.

[Jack insisted he was shanghaied.] His first column came out in April 2001, and has been coming out with every issue since. He has done a great jobâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but anxiously awaits contributions '36ers, male or female.

Incidentally, Bill has a nephew, Don Densford '81, who lives in nearby Maryland and visits Bill every Sunday. Don is a Naval Reserve commander, and works in the Pentagon. He lost several close associates when the suicide plane was flown into the department.

Class News The April issue of Shipmate marked the first anniversary of my stewardship and I must say

it has been quite a challenge. I realized to fill the shoes of Bill Ellis would be an awesome task. But little did I know the extent. Bill filled this billet with distinction for nearly 50 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"You are a better man than I," Gunga Bill. (Friends, sailors, and Classmates, lend me your ears; I came to report your activities, not to bury you in mine!)

Bill Parham is doing an admirable job of keeping the column abreast of the goings on of' 36 West Coasters. He reports that because attendance has begun to sUp Class luncheons have been temporarily suspended. It's time to take up Ben Robertshaw's suggestion to start corresponding with Classmates that are not as ambulatory as they were once. With the difficulty of finding anything worth viewing in the intellectual swamp of TV and with the news media substituting sumuses and entertainment for joumalism, perhaps our "twice told tales" would be less tedious and even bring a laugh or two.

On 15 June 2002 the family of Paul Tyler held a dedication ceremony for the MajGen Paul R. Tyler, USMC (Ret.), Study Room at the Marine Corps Research Center, Quantico, VA. David Richardson wrote that an article about dining with admirals in the January-Febmary Shipmate Class column brought to his mind an earher somewhat similar incident with quite a different, far less charitable outcome.

David's story follows.

The time was mid-November 1942, we four bedraggled fighter pilots, members of Fighting Squadron Five, just airlifted out of Guadalcanal with a total of about twenty Japanese aircraft shot down to our credit. We were the advance echelon of the squadron, the latest war heroes, and were being detained in Pearl Hcirbor for debriefs while en route to the West Coast.

LT Hayden had eight kills, Frank Green had four, Walt Clark had five and as I recall, I had four.

Thefirstday Bob Pirie '26 (later VADM Robert B. Pirie) invited the four of us to attend the weekly cocktail party being held that evening at the admiral's quarters on Ford Island. During the previous week we had endured bombardment in our steelcovered foxholes by Japanese battleships

on two separate nights. There were four earthquakes with fifteen-minute respites as the ships reversed course, during which rime we abandoned our holes briefly to relieve ourselves. Besides destroying all but four of our remaining dozen Wildcat fighter aircraft, the shellfire drove us out of our area. Several of us moved up to the front lines, behind the Seventh Marines, where banzais were heard once, and only occasional sniper fire disturbed our peacefulness.

We were evacuated just two days prior to our arrival at Pearl. We had given our Marine hosts everything we owned except the clothes we wore. I left underwear, two khaki shirts, trousers, and three 45-colt automatics, which were the squadron spares. We arrived at Pearl with no toilet articles, no money, and no pay records. We were a sad looking, somewhat smelly, bearded lot. We arrived at the party and viewed thefirstyoung females we had seen in months. But our pleasure was shortlived. Bob Pirie very apologetically informed us "the admiral" disapproved of out untidy appearance, and would we kindly leave. He was no Spmance! I've often since faulted myself for not marching over to report that to ADM Nimitz. I think though at the moment all we had any interest in was to get back to civilization.

Sec'y note: I was a plankowner in CLEVELAND (CL-55) that arrived in Noumea, New Caledonia on 16 January 1943. It soon became clear that the situation in SoPac was serious when we asked where was the fleet and were told, you are the fleet (MONTPELIER, CLEVELAND, and four destroyers). This appraisal was affirmed later when we learned carrier fighter squadrons were based on Guadalcanal. The first photo shows the condition of those young aviators who played a major part in saving Guadalcanal and turning the war around in the Soloman Islands; Dave's story attests to their ordeal.

President Roosevelt considered the New York World's Fair of 1939 important enough for major naval participation. He ordered the commander-in-chief of the U.S. Fleet (CinCUS), ADM Claude C. Bloch 1899, to take the Pacific Fleet to the World's Fair.

En route, the fleet engaged in Fleet Problem XX in the Lesser Antilles. Upon arrival on the East Coast, the U.S. Fleet, now including ships of the Atlantic Squadron, moored at bases along the Atlantic Coast where they prepared to attend the Fair. President Roosevelt opened the Fair on 30 April 1939. The Navy was expected to participate in numerous official activities. However, the Roosevelt Administiation became alarmed at Japanese rampaging in the Westem Pacific.

PacFlt was ordered back to the Pacific. ADM Block who had not been consulted, was at a dinner party in Washington where the order was delivered to him.

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Only about three dozen ships remained to attend the fair on which the full bmnt of participation fell. The augmented Atiantic Squadron steamed through the Narrows at 5:30 a.m. on 29 April to assigned moorings completing the operation at 3 p.m. Leading the parade were old "four piper tin cans" followed in order by six new CLs, NEW YORK (BB-24) (flagship of RADM A.W. Johnson 1899 Commander Atlantic Squadron) and TEXAS (BB-25) (TENNESSEE (BB-43) had arrived earher). Astern of tiie BB were a division of new DD, carrier RANGER (CV-4) and carrier tender LANGLEY (AV-3). Finally R and SS class submarines with a tender and miscellaneous other types.

The larger ships moored in the Hudson River, the carriers and smaller ship at piers.

Ships were open for visitors with an estimate of over 50,000 visitors. On 30 April, the Crown Prince and Princess of Denmark reviewed the fleet aboard the presidential yacht POTOMAC (AG-25).

Ships that moored in the narrow Hudson River anchored used the flying moor method to avoid the wide swing on changing tides.

Moving upstteam of the anchorage, the first anchor was dropped while underway to set it. Then the ship backed down, playing out the chain to a point down stream from the anchorage, where the second anchor was dropped and set. In the final step the ship moved up to the anchorage adjusting the chains. This tactic provided the tight radius necessary for mooring in narrow tidal waters.

The City of New York hosted a banquet in a large ballroom. The invitation read: "Officers and their bona fide wives are invited..." Officers were seated at tables on the ballroom floor, the wives on the balcony that encircled the ballroom. Following dinner high dignitaries spoke with vigor "pointing with pride and viewing with alarm" (Will Rogers), I don't recall any substance to what was said.

(Note: Much of the above material was taken from Warship Intemational Volume No. 3,1986 plus the remnants of my memory of the visit.)

Taps We in the Navy are fanuliar with 'Taps" for it is played daily at sunset, afloat and ashore, when the colors are hauled down. It is a soothing sound at the end of the day. Also it is played at fiinerals when it is haunting rather than comforting. On the later occasions it often gives us that lump in our throats and creates tears in our eyes. But do you know the story behind the song? In not, I think you will be pleased to find out its humble beginnings.

Mike Stames, Legislative Computer Systems, U.S. House of Representatives was one of the many who had heard "Taps." He wrote that he too has felt the chills while listening to "Taps." He didn't even know there were more than one verse. Further, he 66

wrote that he never knew the story behind the song. His curiosity was aroused that led him to research the subject. The resultant store and 'Taps" verses follow.

Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the Civil War, when Union Army Captain Robert Ellicombe was with his men near Harrison's Landing, VA. The Confederate Army was on the other side of the narrow strip of land. During the night. Captain Ellicombe heard the moan of a soldier who lay severely wounded on the field. Not knowing if it was a Union or Confederate soldier, Captain Ellicombe decided to risk his life and bring back the stricken man for medical attention. Crawling on his stomach through the gunfire, the captain reached the stricken soldier and began pulling him towards his encampment.

When the captain finally reached his own lines, he discovered it was actually a Confederate soldier, but the soldier was dead.

The captain lit a lantern and suddenly caught his breath and went numb with shock. In the dim light, he saw the face of the soldier.

It was his own son. The boy had been studying music in the South when the war broke out. Without telling his father, the boy enlisted in the Confederate Army.

The next moming, heartbroken, the father asked permission of his superiors to give his son a full military funeral despite his enemy status. His request was only partially granted. Captain Ellicombe had asked if he could have a group of the Army band to play a funeral dirge for his son's funeral. The request was tumed down since the soldier was a Confederate. But out of respect for the father, they did say they could give him one musician. The Captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler to play a series of musical notes on a piece of paper he had found in the pocket of the dead youth's uniform. The wish was granted. The haunting melody, we now know as "Taps," used at military funerals and at the end of each day on military bases, was bom.

'Taps" Day is done...Gone the Sun...From the lake...

From the hill...From the sky...

All is well. Safely rest...God is nigh...

Fading light...Dims the sight...And a star...

Gems in the sky...Gleaming bright...

From afar...Drawing nigh...Falls the night.

Thanks and praise...For our days...Neath the sun, Neath the stars...Neath the sky...

This we know...God is near In Memorial Fred Bennett died on Monday, 20 May 2002, at Goodwin House retirement community in Alexandria, VA. Fred had an illustrious naval career including a tour as chief of staff of the Naval War College. Fred

got his baptism of fire in MARYLAND ( B B 46) as air defense officer on 7 December 1941. He was a gunnery, operations and ASW specialist. He attended the Naval Postgraduate School, the Naval War College and received a master's degree in ordnance engineering at MIT. His last tour was commander ASW warfare forces Atlantic.

Gordie and I knew Nancy and Fred well.

Although our careers did not cross as often as we would have liked we retain fond memories of them as very special people.

Funeral services were held 2 July 2002 at the Old Post Chapel, Fort Myer, VA. Burial will be at Arhngton National Cemetery.

Alex lyree sent the sad news that his wife, Gloria, died on 9 March at Fleet Landing, in Atiantic Beach, FL, with progressive supranuclear palsy. A memorial service was held in Atiantic Beach on 13 March. Her ashes were taken to Arlington where gravesite service was conducted on 11 April.

The Class offers its condolences. Alex plans to continue living at Fleet Landing, where together with the Pratts and the Mortons represent the Class of '36.

RADM Everett M. "Mouse" Link Jr. died on 31 March in San Diego. Services were at the El C amino Memorial Park.

Mouse had an illustrious career in naval aviation during World War II. Among his most interesting assignments was the one as advisor to General Simon Bofivar Buckner Jr., and his 10th Army, in planning the invasion of Okinawa. (Mouse said that if the Marines hadn't fed him, he would have starved.) He also frained pilots for the Berlin air Uft. After retirement in 1957, Mouse spent 13 years in industry retiring in 1970. After that he and his wife, Rosalind "Shrimp" enjoyed world ttavel.

The ttavel period ended, when she died in 1988. After that Mouse tvuned inward and had little contact with his Classmates.

Otherwise, he concenttated on music and painting, in both of which he became accomplished. His Classmates offer their sympathy to his family.

Timothy Elizabeth Woodbury, Shipmate obituaries editor, sent the following email: Received a retum renewal notice saying that Ben Pruitt had died, I went looking online and found his obituary in the Prescot, AZ, Daily Courier.

Col Ben F. Pruitt, USMC (Ret.), died on 17 August 2001 at his home in Prescott.

Ben was a marine aviator diat became a flight instructor and fleeted up to commanding officer of the Marine Corps Air Base at Parris Island, SC. During Worid War n he served in the Pacific and received the Bronze Star for coordinating Army, Navy, and Marine Corps air operations during the Iwo Jima operation. After retirement in 1956 he eamed a master's degree Shipmate, July-August 2002

then joined Memphis State University where he taught for 15 years.

His Classmates extend condolences to Dorothy, his wife for 61 years, and their children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Fred Irvine Lincoln died on 22 April 2002. He served in the Pacific during World War II. He commanded GEORGE E . DAVIS

(DE-357). Fred resigned after the war. In retirement he and his wife, Audrey, enjoyed a full and rewarding life. His interests included humanitarian causes, teaching, i n s t ance profession, serving on grand juries, and die raising and ti:aining of horses. In his spare time he was a rancher. He attended the 50th and 60th reunions. His Classmates offer condolences to Audrey and their children.

Shipmate's death notification editor, forwarded the following message from Jim Revenel '45: I have just found out that we lost another Alumni about three weeks ago, to pancreatic cancer, Clinton McKeller '36.

His widow is Constance and I understand she has Alzheimer's. They were good friends of a cousin of mine who got his commission through NROTC at [Georgia] Tech. I have tried for years to get Clint interested in our [Atlanta] Chapter, but to no avail. I have no other details and did not see it in the paper.

The Class of 1936 offer our sympathy to his family.

Note: ff any one can lay their hands on an obituary, please send it to: Timothy Elizabeth Woodbury (obits@usna.com), USNA Alumni Association, 247 King George Street, Annapolis, MD 21402-5068.

"37; Tex Landers, Ellie Wildt, Ed Arentzen, Mel Cooper, Joe and Pricilla Huber, and Vic Wildt

"37; Bill Mack, Bess and Jack Slaughter, and Chuck Stein

'37; Bob Erly, Joe Huber, Vic Wildt, and Tex Landers

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Pres: CAPT John S. Slaughter, USN (Ret) Sec'y/Treas: RADM D.G. Baer, USN (Ret.) Com Sec'y: VADM William P. Mack, USN (Ret.) 3067 Rundelac Road, Annapolis, MD 21403-1321 The May luncheon of the eastem group was held at Paul's Restaurant in Annapolis on 9 May. The Minters, the Kleins, the Bells, the Macks, and their daughter, Megen, attended. The Slaughters were off on a tour of the Middle West.

Jack sent a summary of those planning to attend the forthcoming reunion.

Most of the conversation centered around the difficulty of getting around the Naval Academy during the forthcoirung commissioning ceremony.

The change of command of the superintendent was next. Admiral Ryan will be sorely missed, and the new superintendent will be welcomed.

Those of us who saw parts of the practices of die football team and the final scrimmage Shipmate, July-August 2002

exchanged opinions as to the success of next year, but wish the coaches lots of luck.

Bebo Carroll passed away on 8 May in Oregon and was buried with his wife in Kentucky.

Althea Ball Bailey was known to many.

She passed away at 82 in Coronado. She was first married to Dick Ball and tiien to Claude Bailey '24, known to many of us.

Virginia Seitz asked that his Classmates be notified of Tom's passing on 1 May. He suffered from a long bout of cancer.

Tory Harper reports that Frank Shamer's new address is Redwood Terrace, 710 West 13th Ave., Escondido, CA 92025-5599.

Frank retumed from a cmise on STATENDAM, ON 23 March. Two days later he was hospitalized with pneumonia. He is now recovering in a very high style nursing home where his daughter, Kay, is head of marketing.

Somehow Shipmate misplaced a whole issue of our photographs. They have now been found. Numbers one and six are from San Diego. Numbers two through four are from Annapolis, as well as number seven.

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Presidents Comer Abad month. The Class of 1938 has never suffered the loss of four Classmates and a devoted wife in a span of three weeks. But, we have lost captains John Mason, Leon Rogers, Stephen Mann, and Guy Gugliotta, as well as Peggy Robinson. Details are included in our column and ultimately, in the obituary section. The Rindskopfs represented the Class at State College, PA, at the memorial service for John D. Mason. At John's request, Mike remembered John with the following remarks on 26 May 2002: 1934 is a long time ago, but that is when John and I first crossed paths. I quickly realized Red had smarts. He participated with enthusiasm in athletics, as did 1.1934 is a long time ago, but that is when John and I first eamed a place at the training table—and an occasional excuse not to march in the formal parades. He spent his timeranning—and,according to his roommate, Jake Boyd, used his stamina and speed to permit him an extra five minutes with his drag after every hop—and many there were!

But our paths were destined to continue on a parallel track. We both chose submarines, and both of us would have done it again were the opportunity presented. We were part of the two most important submarine milestones of the 20th cenmry— war patrols during World War n and the advent of nuclear power. In our last submarine tour together, I was John's boss— a pleasure and a challenge.

John was a family man par excellence and lavish with his praise of Peggy as an artist crafting clever Christmas cards. He bragged about his three sons and, with my ticket assistance, arranged for the entire family to attend numerous Navy-Army football games. It was no surprise that John retumed to his Pennsylvania roots upon retirement from the Navy in 1966. It was the Navy's loss and Penn State's gain.

If I may quote from one of John's several Class biographies, "I retired a second time in the summer of 1981. Now I can golf whenever I choose." My one regret is that I never was able to accept one of his invitations to a golf match right here.

The Class of 1938 has lost a stalwart warrior we all will miss him.

John's three sons. Denning, Ross, and Matthew were eloquent in their stories of what John had meant to them, as youngsters and adults. An obituary will appear in the September "Last Call."

Leaders' Conference 2002 Reprised A recent newsletter from the Naval Academy Foundation announced several large gifts in support of Academy programs. Among those reported was the gift by the Harts '56 to the Leaders' Conference. The accompanying article notes that the Class of 1938 initiated the annual affair in 1984 and, to quote

ADM Hank Chiles '60, the distinguished Professor of Ethics and Leadership, The expanded conference represents a major step forward on broadening the leadership perspective of our future military leaders. We are grateful for the attendance of the Harts and members of the Class of 1938, demonstrating their personal interest.

Class Offspring Periodically, we report on the successes achieved by sons and daughters of 1938. This month we add two to our Ust. Senator Bob Smitii of New Hampshire, is the son of LCDR Donald Emanuel Smith who was killed in an aircraft accident in Norfolk, VA, in March 1945. The senator has been a great admirer of the Class of 1938, and offered to taUc to an assembled gathering. We tried to arrange his attendance at our armual wives luncheon in April, but found the time too short for scheduling. He has agreed to a later date, and we look forward to his participation. Our second star is one about whom we have talked previously. She is Dr. Nancy W. Ellenberger, the daughter of Marian Waters and the late CAPT John M. "Muddy" Waters. Nancy was head of the history department at the Naval Academy from 1992 to 1996 and spoke at one or more of our Washington luncheons. Now we can report that she has been promoted to full professor, and was voted the Naval Academy Civihan Teacher of the Year for 2002. She is also the director of the history honors program United States Submarines The 100th anniversary submarine book has just hit the bookstores. It tells the story of the first century of U.S. submarines. I was honored to have written the chapter on World War n operations. It is big and heavy enough to require a cocktail table of its own.

Class Comer With the column hiatus in July, we have a two-month's supply of jottings, emails, and clippings in a heterogeneous (sloppy, that is) pile. However if your short-term memory loss is intact, maybe we can get away with our customary i n a c c u r a c i e s and incoherencies. To continue with the bad month chronicles: Lee Rogers died on 26 May; John Mason, 29 May; Steve Mann, 30 May; Peggy R o b i n s o n , 30 M a y ; and Guy Gugliotta, I June. Steve's memorial service was held on 4 June at tiie Good Shepherd, the graveside service with full honors will be held on 10 July in Arhngton. Peggy's service at the Navy Chapel, Nebraska Ave., was well attended by Classmates and widows: Peggy Washington, Betty Luby and her daughter, Fran Pearson, Julie Ferriter Morgan, Jo Flops, Arthurs, R a y m e r s , Beshanys, Rindskopfs, McNitt, Boykin, and Carter. She will be buried at a fiiture date in Pennsylvania.

Further to Mike's comer, he failed to mention a second authorship contribution to two

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Austtalians preparing the war story of U.S. Submarines in Brisbane, as yet unpubtished.

And, he has lectured to Classes at the Academy where his war-time submarine and career leadership credentials are much sought.

To get on with the aforementioned pile, Jim Payne observes the 157-year-old tiadition of the Midshipman choice of saying grace is threatened by a Circuit Court mling for VMI that grace is an unconstitutional crossing of the line between church and state. And mandatory chapel has been long gone. We ask if there is a correlation with the now perceived need for ethics as a Classroom subject. References are now derived as a last resort from the pulpits of Hegel and Kant. (In Grand Junction, CO, we had to defend in court the display of the Ten Commandments at City Hall.)

Hugh Robinson supplies the attendance in the annual Rights of Spring luncheon, on 25 April, with spouses, 28 Classmates, ladies and juniors on hand: Brigitta and Snowden Arthur, Bill Boykin, Rosalie Brown and her daughter-in-law, Lanny, Bob Carter, Jean and Connie Conrad, with son, Julie Ferriter and Chris Morgan, Jo and Carl Fleps, Margaret and Frank Jones, Betty Luby, Bob McNitt, Kay Owen, Fran Pearson, Betty and Jack Raymer, Sylvia and Mike Rindskopf, Florrie Schroeder, Joe Tucker and his daughter, Terri, Muriel Wells, Peri Worthington and, oh, Hugo.

After the luncheon the floor was opened for sea stories. Bob McNitt, among others came up with one concenung the increased security measures at the Naval Academy gates since September Uth. The Marine Corps guards enforce identification very carefully. At a recent spring athletic event, they asked for the identification of one passenger who happened to be Roger Staubach '65. The guard peered closely into the car and exclaimed "My God!" To which Hugo adds, "Semper Fi!" He also noted by way of Class business the appointment of a nominatmg committee, consisting of Frank Jones, Carl Fleps, and Jack Raymer to select a Chairman of the Washington Group for the forthcoming year, deadline for the 23 May luncheon. They nominated Snowden Arthur with Robinson, Rindskopf, Beshany, Carter, and Jones, nodding unanimous approval.

Swede Olsen chimes in with San Diego doings. Thirteen attended Otis Wesche's funeral at the Lutheran Church, Coronado, on 20 April: Foleys, Ogles, Zimanskis, Fosters, Swede, Bill Finn, Jean Suydam, Rosemary Stott, and Betty Jensen.

Then the regulars reminisced in the Admiral Baker Club bar for lunch, 25 April: Foster, Ratliff, Ogle, and Olsen. Fast forward to 4 June and their summer party with a great tumout: Couples, Akers, Foley, Klippel, Raymer (they do get around!). Ogle, and Shipmate, July-August 2002

Bernice Dimmick and guest; Singles, Olsen, Ratliff, L o v e l a c e , Betty Jensen, and Rosemary Stott.

Back to the East Coast, the Protestant services for Guy Gugliotta were held on 18 June in the USNA Main Chapel. Committal followed at the USNA Columbarium. Then John Mason was buried with full military honors at Arlington, on 18 June. Other honors: Don Hamilton and Jack Mansfield were among those cited, 25 May, by the St. Louis Alumni Chapter at a ceremony at the Jefferson B arracks National Cemetery.

Otis Wesche

From '36's June column, Wick Alford names the Classmates as follows: With possibility of one exception I believe they are all 2nd Batt-ers, Here are my guesses-top row from left to right— W.R. Glennon, J.M. Waters, Preston B. Haines, Evan P. Aurand—second row— R.B.Church, E.T. Barret—bottom row—Alec Ball and C.R. Stapler.

Disagreements? Wick also noted that it was ARKANSAS that lost the anchor and all the chain in the extieme depths of the Oslo Fjord. We think it was WYOMING? '36 further commented on the Atiantic gale that set in as we rounded Cape Henry. Upper Class perspectives were different from Youngsters.

They slept on cots and the Youngsters swung in hammocks. Next moming, moments after planting feet on deck, we became convulsively ill, managed a sprint to the nearest rail, fortunately to leeward, but didn't give a damn.

Swede Olsen reported Kercheval is in Hospice care. Larry Pierce noted Dave Harris has moved to Sunshine Care Home, but otherwise their respective binnacle lists are typical. We prefer to not detail these humbling ailments, but will certainly respond to specific questions.

Bill Glennon notes that Charlie Marinke has inquired about Ed Conrad who is comfortable in an Alzheirmer care unit. His son, Mr. David Conrad, 2753 Eight Mile Rd., Cincinnati, OH 43244; 513-474-4347 is his contact.

We have received from John Figg, engineer in Norfolk Shipyard and a member of the Virginia Aeronautical Historical Society, an advisory that Ed Anderson will be inducted posthumously to the Virginia Aviation Hall of Fame. The ceremony will be held Saturday, 9 November 2002, in Richmond. Any of us who can attend, or simply want an invitation for a memento, should advise John at 342 Bmnell Dr., Hampton, VA 23666; 757-826-6671.

Wick's name comes up again with bragging rights about his grandnephew, T. Madden Alford '02. While Wick has never met the young man from the reaches of Texas, Mike and Deke met him at the Leadership Conference. His story from a Febmary article in the Baltimore Sun, is of a boxing match with MIDN Parisi. The latter won, but "T" put up a battie of grit, courage, and sportsmanship worthy of publication. The young Ensign is now in Charleston in Nuclear School having chosen a submarine career.

Wick wonders out loud how "T" can enjoy the blue horizon from a depth of 500 feet.

Reefed Sail Retirement Home Notes Reading material here is our inmate's life blood (if not addicted to TV and Blockbuster).

The Bravest Man: The Story of Richard O'Kane and U.S. Submariners in the Pacific War by William Tuohy is reviewed in the June issue of The Retired Officer magazine.

TANG sunk 27 enemy ships before being sunk by a circular torpedo mn fired at #28. It is a finest example of maverick thinking and aggressive leadership, which deserves a space in the leadership library. We will do that.

The current controversy over intelligence failures to avert the September 11th attack is much discussed here. There is very little understanding of the quality of information, not to mention supply of misinformation, panic, crying wolf, nor the political axes to be ground through the media. So we will form another bureaucracy. Homeland Security, to further ensure less coordination.

Parkinson lives!

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Acting Pres.: RADM Daniel K. Weitzenfeld, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT WiHiam J. Ruhe, USN (Ret.) 1310 MacBeth Ave., McLean, VA 22102 e: CaptBillRuhe@aol.com Thirty-Nine On Line: docabbot@aol.com

A pemse of my email produced some good material. A14 April 2002 message from Stacey Weiss about Robert Raleigh caused me to research tiiis scarcely remembered Classmate.

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Bob Raleigh

My husband, out shopping, found and old diploma for Robert Raleigh and bought it. A World War 11 enthusiast, he wrote to know about Raleigh's career/ military service.

Raleigh was immediately employed by the Sperry Gyroscope CO., Brooklyn, NY, as a marine service engineer, mainly doing the installation of a gyro compasses.

He worked in New York City for a year, and then was transferred to New Orleans where he served for a year-and-a-half before resigning in Febraary 1946, in order to work in a more favorable location.

To this end, he went to the Naval Ordnance Lab at White Oak, MD, where he evaluated underwater ordnance, as an electrical engineer.

Raleigh's been married since 7 March 1942 to Marjorie Beall and has one child, Susan Anne Raleigh.

A13 April 2002 message from Doc Abbott about carrier activities on JOHN STENNIS alerts '39ers to the Tom Brokaw one-hour TV broadcast about a day-in-the-life of a warship involved in battle. Brokaw said: It will make you proud of the men and women who operated the carrier and fulfill an important mission on behalf of our country. It was quite surprising to find the average age of crew membersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;19 or 20 years of ageâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;which is quite young for their level of professionalism.

Our goal was not to create a commercial for the Navy but to tell an amazing story of the responsibility and dedication exhibited

by STENNIS crew members. There is no other example of so many people from different parts of America, coming together and working as well as they do in the military.

That's always uplifting.

A note from the Naval Academy Alumni Association, alerted that the Navy Spring Festival Tailgate would be held on 20 April 2002, at the Blue and Gold football scrimmage in the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium.

(This is a little late to join the Navy crowd but it's noted that the $5 price tag for hot dogs, chips, baked beans, wine, and beer seems about right.)

The ever alert Bud Gore wams: "Don't ever retum a call to an area code 809 number, no matter how received!" (Okay, Bud, you've come through loud and clear. But why not? I'U produce an explanation of this dire warning in my next month's Shipmate column.)

CAPT Onofrio 'Tred" Salvia sent a snapshot, as an item for my ' 39 Shipmate column.

It's a picture of him wearing his fore and aft chapeaux, but he's not wearing his epaulettes.

Marg, Doc Abbot, and Steve in 1968

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Fred Salvia

Despite their age they are still in excellent condition. The French gold still shines like new. I wore them once for a captain's inspection in 1939 on the light cruiser SAVANNAH. The curator of the museum, which I donated them to, welcomed my gift. A logo which I included in the display for the minesweeper destroyer HOWARD was produced by Disney World.

I had command of HOWARD from September '43 to March '45. A delightful tour with a fine ship!

On a more personal note, Fred says he's recovering well from last month's colon cancer surgery, with no radiation or chemo necessary.

Fred also thanks me for serving our country in wartime, and for my present dedicated service to our '39 Classmates. Thanks, Fred.

A most welcome article by CAPT Dick Jeffrey, USN (Ret.) was just received.

Dick begins his tale about his and his wife Betty's cruise aboard NORWEGIAN DREAM, and tells of taking the southem route to get to Europe. He writes: A horrendous storm closed our Azores port. So our ship had to continue on, and seas of 22-30 feet and wind gusts of 100 miles per hour lashed our vessel. All topside decks were closed for passengers use.

Our ship then put into Gibraltar, where after 12 days at sea, we toured "the Rock" and viewed colonies of Barbary Apes diat live on the upper slopes of the Rock.

On to Barcelona tiiey tiien sailed, witii first a stop at Livomo, Italy. But a one-day strike of the seaman's union forced their ship to put into Corsica (Napoleon's birthplace).

From there they went to Cannes, then Monaco, and then to Monte Carlo where Betty won 102.5 euros (now the official currency of 22 European nations).

Their final port was Civitavecchia, Italy.

This gave them a chance to see the sights of Rome. It was a terrific treat!

Dick included a copy of the daily activities of NORWEGIAN DREAM, and it shows that Dick gave a 2 p.m. lecture on 9 April to all of the passengers. The lecture was entitled

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Jim Glennon and his wife, Margaret, beamed warmly around the room like lighthouses.

Single people attending were: Bob Wood who is plugging for every '39ers to have a $7,000 fuel cell in his home to provide household electrical power, really means business by the wild glint in his eyes. Our non-pareil '39 entrepreneur is up to something else, so look out. And that doesn't mean look for something. Gotta watch out for these mutated TV expressions!

Norm Short came out from his hideaway in Arleigh Burke Pavilion. Dave Bill was without his wife, Charlotte, who is suffering allergic reactions from the very high pollen count. Betty Dudley from Vinson Hall and Alice Hooper (Carol's great pal). Gordy Gayle without his wife, Kakki, in tow.

Gordy said he had two tickets for the NavyNotte Dame football game. Any takers?

Also attending was Lynn Adams Metzger, widow of Dudley Adams. A long-time deDick Jeffrey ceased popular Classmate. Peg Holmberg, The regular '39 monthly luncheon was Paul Holmberg's nifty widow, and my faheld on 1 May at Ft. Myer's O'Club. The vorite buddy at the Navy Commissary. She's attendance was super. There were 38 people as regular a shopper at the Armed Forces on hand to enjoy a flavorful meal. beanery as Jesse Gay '35 who always shows FUp Anderson grimly took our money and up wearing white tennis shorts (or are they counted noses and fretted because he had his jogging shorts?).

He makes his shopping contacted for and paid for 40 meals. So he an athletic event. was short on his collection of money. MorePete Steen, without his wife, Eleanor, who over, his wife, Carolyn, was sick with a bad he says, is aihng. Marge Corle, Fred Corle's cough and couldn't coordinate the details of widow, was also in attendance. the luncheon as she normally does.

V^en the luncheon was scanned for Larry Stan Claypoole looked awfully happy Lawrence ('39's legal eagle), he was missbecause he wasn't required to act like Mr. ing and reported to be in Arlington Hospital Moneybags. getting his ration of Coumadin "adjusted."

Captain Obrams, a four striper Coast Bud Gore's latest book. New Beginningsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Guard lady (and Elizabeth Patterson's a novel about a Retirement Home is off the daughter) was on hand with her bearded presses.

But it doesn't have any price tag on husband. DeWitt Patterson was looking it (and I really searched hard to find it). The proud as could be. book is superior writing (and gives me credit The couples at this "with wives" luncheon for something, thus guaranteeing a favorable were: H.P. Adams with his wife, Vi, D.J. review by yours tmly). Or is it truly your?

Weitzenfeld and his wife, Ginny, the rascal Forget this, it's too troublesome.

Bing Gillette witii his wife, Margalee, Fred Bud suggests reading his Chapter 43, Kittler with his wife, Conine, who replaced which deals with war crimes, and how inPres Shamer as the attendee who came tiie temational law recommends their punishgreatest distance for the luncheon. Also there ment for offenses committed against their was Rhythm Moore and his wife. Peg. laws.

It is recalled how the U.S. started Rhythm gently shook my hand, noting that his World War II, inhibited by not being allowed brokenfingerswere beginning to heal nicely. to sink unarmed merchant ships. But AdmiWhen I read Bud Gore's reminder to by ral Nimitz quickly cleared the air by declarall means not call an 809 number, Ned ing that since the Japanese pulled the Pearl Beach with his wife, Ingrid, sprang into the Harbor sneak attack without warning, all breach. It seems that the scoundrel who has bars to U.S. retaliation were off. this number, quickly tums on a fast comIn the previous edition of Shipmate I wrote puter that charges the caller $1 a second and about the Midshipmen playing croquet compounds that money so that in 100 minagainst the St. Johnnies in a 20-year feud utes the poor victim is really poor, to the between the two adjacent schools. Failing time of as much as $5,000. to develop any skill in this sport (?) I've Modem technology, ugh! That's the way successfully avoided this traditional chamNed Beach explainedtiiismoney ttap. Honest pionship, in favor of lacrosse or soccer or Indian! A Ponzi scheme? whatever else.

"The Pearl Harbor Attackâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Final Analysis."

Dick, it should be noted, is a life member of the Pearl Harbor Siu'vivors Association, and that he has "hosted countless presentations on this historical event."

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However, my son. Dr. Barnaby S. Ruhe '68, whose doctorate is in Fine Arts, regularly answers that St. Johnnies' challenges.

Barnaby, while attending the Academy pursued the St. Johns's curriculum, centered on a reading of The Great Books. He also spent half of his September leave playing croquet against his civilian enemies; the St. Johnnies.

What Bamaby's win/loss tally was is unknown and requires some tactful research.

Unfortunately I see no evidence that my Bamaby wields a mean croquet club.

The Washington Post of 27 April has an article about this rivalry. It notes that "the College (St. Johns) has always embraced nonconformists and outright kooks." And, that the school's quirks were on display that day, "when its scmffy, laid-back croquet team takes on the clean-cut nrudshipmen of the nearby U.S. Naval Academy on St. Johns' front lawn." "The Johnnies" it notes "play barefoot, wear tropical shirts, and even kilts with an occasional pith helmet in use. They're offbeat, gmngy, and most importantly, disdainful of the outside world. The tuition this year is $27, 210." Moreover, "the campus is a haven for some legendary eccentrics. One brilliant but obsessive student always needed to be first in the lunch line." Etc. A final thought. I keep humming Walter Huston's "September Song," under my breath. As 86 years of age his words "and the years dwindle down to a precious few," have become very meaningful to me. Does that give me a little more time to write my monthly Shipmate column? Why not? As Fred Salvia gratefully noted, "Your column makes a '39er a distinctive, well thought of, and proud member of the Academy's best Class." Bravo, Fred!

The Paul and Eleanor Adams twin birthday party was a banner event. Meeting the many close relatives who showed up to help the Adams' celebrated, was like being introduced to a very special family.

As usual, the excellent snapshots, which I send to Shipmate, keep getting turned out by Ernie Schwab with his modern technology camera.

Bill Ruhe

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Farewells On Friday, 18 April, the Blough family, and '40 too, lost CAPT Ira Kinter Blough Jr., USN (Ret.), another stalwart member of '40. During our first eight years in the Philadelphia main line, (1969-1977), we lived only two blocks from the Blough family. Except for on-board ship, that is the closest I have ever lived to a Classmate. As a result, we got to know and tike the Blough family very much.

In the 1970s, Ike and Nancy had the devastating experience of losing their beloved daughter, Alice. Then, almost three years ago, Ike bade farewell to his dear wife, Nancy, after her losing battle with pulmonary distiess. And about a year ago, their youngest daughter, Virginia, succumbed to cancer. This left only their eldest daughter, Sally A. Sobeck, four grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Marjorie Beaver, of Flourtown, PA, as fra's survivors.

There was a moving memorial service for CAPT Blough held at St. Lukes Lutiieran Church in Devon, PA, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, 27 April. Present from '40 were Louise Walker, Jerry Lindsay, and myself. There were also many friends and neighbors who were there to pay their respects to this fine gentieman.

Then on Monday, 13 May, there was a burial service at Arlington National Cemetery at 10 a.m. with interment at Nancy's gravesite. Present from '40 were: Betty Bowell, Bill Carpenter, Phil Eckert, Harvey Seim, and Helen Longino.

To Sally and Allen Sobeck, the four Blough grandchildren, and Ira's sister,

Marjorie Beaver, the entire ' 4 0 family extends our deeply felt condolences.

On the 62nd anruversary of our graduation. Jack Hinman lost his dear wife, Betty.

On my call to Jack, he was very busy arranging for their five children to come to help prepare for a memorial service. Since this column deadline closes before details are set, a proper farewell for this lovely lady will mn in the next issue. Thank you, Pat Gray, for alerting me to this loss in such a timely manner.

(A) The Japanese eat very little fat and sufferfewer heart attacks than the British or Americans.

(B) On the other hand, the French eat a lot offat and also suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans.

(C) The Japanese drink very little red wine and suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans.

(D) The Italians drink excessive amounts of red wine arul also suffer fewer heart attacks than the British or Americans (E) Conclusion: Eat and drink what you like. It's speaking English that kills you.

Thanks to Pat Clancy who reported that the BAG group in California had a luncheon gathering with a good tumout. Considering that distances on the West Coast are so much greater than they are in the East, that is good.

In attendance were: Lucy and Baldy Baldwin, Cissi and Cliff Bundy, Isabel and Swede Carlson, Betty and Pat Clancy, Ben Frana and Joyce Crowther, andToshiko and Ozzie Osborne. They missed some regulars.

The Sims couldn't come since Judy has not yet recovered from a fall. Neither could Doc Weatherup and his daughter, Ann, and her husband, Stan Gage.

Recently the Clancys had lunch with Florence Smith. She is doing okay but is not ready to join groups just yet.

Should your car break down, leaving you miles away from assistance; think of the paraplegic who would love to take that walk On 15 May, 39 members of '40 gathered at ANCC for lunch arranged by our Phil Eckert. Food, service and warm, long-term fiiendships made for a most enjoyable gettogether. It was especially nice to see so many of the Class widows present to brighten the occasion. Keep coming, you're important key members of the '40 family.

Present were Art Berndtson, Betty Bowell, Betty and Julian Burke, Mary and Bill Carpenter, Helen D'Arezzo, Phil Eckert, Jo Gray, Chris Hanley, Joan Healey, Jake Heimark, Scotti and George Kronmiller, John Lacouture and his guest, Dorothy Nolle, Maureen and Bill Lamb, Jerry Lindsay, Helen Longino, Helen Vogel Maulsby, Mary Montgomery, Marge and Ed Muhlenfeld, Jack N e w b o u l d , Pat Patterson, Florence Roseborough, Rutii and Bud Schafer, Margaret Schneider, Bill Shipmate, July-August 2002

Scott, Betty and Harv Seim, Mary Sledge, Wick Stanwick, Lee and Harry Stirling, Penny Vickery, and Dee Winters. We hope that at our next gathering, some of tiiose who missed coming to this one will be able to make it to the Christmas party.

THINGS TO FORGET Forget each kindness that you do, As soon as you have done it.

Forget the praise that falls to you, The moment you have won it.

Forget the slander that you hear.

Before you can repeat it.

Forget each slight, each spite, each sneer, Whenever you may meet it.

AND TO REMEMBER Remember every promise made, And keep it to the letter Remember those who lend you aid And be a grateful debtor Remember all the happiness That comes your way in living.

Forget each worry and distress.

Be hopeful and forgiving.

Remember good, remember truth Remember heaven is above you.

And you will find, through age and youth.

That many will come to love you.

From Lucian Hunt on this Memorial Day weekend, these thought provoking comments telling us what Memorial Day was all about are most appropriate: Since I was a bit disturbed yesterday that people seemed to have forgotten, so, let me bore you with a few words that I set down: What is Memorial Day? It's a three-day weekend with a day off from work. There are a few flags flying, but many know not why we celebrate this special day.

It was only about 58 years ago, on an early June day that our military forces stormed ashore in France under intense and withering fire from German defenders.

This World War n event is now known everywhere as D-Day. It was during these landings that 2,811 Americans paid the ultimate price, while another 13,546 lay wounded upon those French shores. Fighting hand to hand in combat, our soldiers then made their way into France. In the first 30 days after the landings at Normandy the United States suffered 62,000 casualties. Fighting continued for almost another year until the European part of the war ended with Germany surrendering on 8 May 1945.

Meanwhile, in the Far East, war still raged on as Japanese forces were inflicting heavy tolls on our armed forces throughout the Pacific Theater. On 21 June 1945, after two and one half months of very heavy fighting, with many kamikaze pilots crashing their aircraft into U.S. naval vessels, the Japanese gave up Okinawa Island. The terrorists of today may have learned their trade from Worid War II kamikaze pilots.

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and 14,607 wounded in just 81 days of fighting for Okinawa. Thirty naval ships were sunk and 223 were damaged.

One year after D-Day, America began bombing the Japanese homeland in preparation for the invasion of Japan. Then, on 6 August 1945, the U.S. dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan. Approximately 80,000 Japanese were killed and 37,000 more were injured. Three days later, when the Japanese refused to surrender to President Truman, a second atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki.

There, approximately 40,000 were killed, with 6,000 injured and 5,000 missing.

On 27 August 1945, Japan surrendered, thus ending World War II. Had Japan not surrendered, the U.S. forces were ready to invade Japan. It was estimated that American Forces would have suffered many thousands of additional casualties if this battie had taken place.

Sixteen million Americans served in Worid War 11. 400,000 of them were women, of which 76,000 were nurses.

There were 300,782 servicemen and women killed in action, 682,801 were wounded and 100,000 missing. Overall, there were more than one million casualties which means that one out of 16 who served became a casualty. Compared to losses we see in our present war against terrorism, these figures are staggering and, to most, almost unimaginable.

With these numbers in mind, should not every American take a moment out of his or her busy life and remember those who have died in wars and global conflicts for our nation?

The least each of us should do on Memorial Day is pause in thought to honor the memory of the 1.4 million people who, in our country's existence, have given their lives for our country in order that we might enjoy the freedoms they eamed for us.

This is what Memorial Day is all about.

Why didn't Noah swat those two mosquitoes ?

Bob Newcomb recently sent me an update on Sandy Saunders' condition following a visit he made to see him at the Remington Health Care Center where Sandy now resides. In addition to his eyesight where macular degeneration has left him almost completely blind, he recently had major noncancer surgery where they removed part of his stomach and his lower esophagus. Unfortunately, it left him unable to swallow, so he is currently being fed through a tube.

Despite his health problems, he accepts his limitations in good cheer. He is in remarkably good spirits and is very pleased to receive phone calls, cards or letters which others read to him. Having lost his wife some years ago, and having no children, he is all alone.

In view of the above, it would be a very kindly thing for those of you in the San Diego area to drop by to see him, and for those of us who live far away, to call him

and chat for a bit. His current address and phone number are fisted at the end of this column. I just now called him and we had a nice visit. Please do the same. He will be very appreciative.

Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;By Bobby, age 5 Helyn Utley's son, Wallace R. Utley '65, took his mother to the three day long celebration of the 60th anniversary of the commissioning of the battieship MASSACHUSETTS at Fall River, MA, where the ship is on permanent exhibit. Since our Wally Utley put the ship in commission, having both the widow and the son of one of the commissioning officers made both Helyn and Wallace special honor guests. While many came to the reunion, only a very few had also been there when the ship was originally commissioned. Having Wallace there plus young willing hands made getting around the ship not such a chore as Helyn had expected it to be. When the party was over, Wallace drove his mother back to her South Jersey home before he retumed to his home in Pittsburgh. Helyn thoroughly enjoyed that opportunity to go back 60 years in time and do it in the company of her son.

Never do card tricks for the group you play poker with.

New Element Discovered Physicists at the Yale Research Center recently discovered the heaviest element known to science. The element, tentatively named administratium, has no protons or electrons and thus has an atomic number of 0. However, it does have one neutron, 125 vice-neutrons, 75 deputy neutions, 60 assistant neutrons, and 51 assistant vice-neuttons.

This gives it an atomic mass of 312. These 312 particles are held together in a nucleus by a force that involves the continuous exchange of meson-like particles, called morons. Since it has no e l e c t r o n s , administratium is inert. However, it can be detected chemically since it impedes every reaction it comes in contact with.

According to the discoverers, a minute amount of administiatium caused a reaction to take over four days to complete, when it would normally occur in less than one second. Administiatium has a normal half-fife of approximately six montiis. During tiiis tune it does not actually decay but, instead, it undergoes a reorganization in which vice-neuttons, deputy neutions, assistant neutions, and assistant vice-neuttons exchange places.

Some studies have shown that the atonuc weight usually increases after each reorganization. Research at other laboratories indicates that administratium occurs naturally in the atmosphere. It tends to concentrate at certain points such as govemment agencies, large corporations, utilities and hospitals.

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Scientists point out that administiatium is known to be toxic at any level of concentration and can easily destroy any productive reactions where it is allowed to accumulate.

Attempts are being made to determine how administratium can be controlled so as to prevent irreversible damage, but results to date are not promising.

Thanks to Julie and Ted Hill for carefully reading Yale's research literature.

If con is the opposite ofpro, is Congress the opposite of progress?

Like last year, there will be an All Classes Homecoming Party at USNA on 27-29 September. Should any readers have an interest in attending, there are more details about it elsewhere in this issue, including forms for signing up. For specific information, a call to Kathy deCamara at 410-263-4448, ext.

200 will get you answers to your questions.

Address Changes Add: Mrs. Lynn S. Orser, PO Box 897, Valley Center, CA 92082-0897 (widow of CAPT Stan Orser).

Mrs. Eunice K. Shepard, 16490 Roca Drive, San Diego, CA 92128 (widow of James Milliken).

Mrs. Ehzabeth Bourland, 836 West Lincoln Ave., Apt. 8D, Woodlands, CA 95695; 530668-0252 (widow of LCDR John Blodgett).

Moved: CDR Warren P. Lowerre, 2500 Hinkle, #465, Denton, TX 76201.

CDR Mat M. Cain, 2615 Rustling Oaks, Bryan TX 77802.

Update: Mrs. P. J. Humes 299 Prospect Place, #200, Coronado, CA; 619-435-4963.

CAPT LN Saunders Jr., CEC USN, Remington Health Care Center, Rm 619, 16915 Heirba Dr., San Diego, CA 92128; 854-487-0715.

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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 Charlie Rush has asked me to express his sincere appreciation to all the Classmates who were present at the award presentation on 5 April and to those who sent congratulations and good wishes by mail and phone calls.

Charlie Rush and the Navy Cross When Charlie received his Navy Cross, he joined 12 others in the Class who were awarded Navy Crosses, but I shall tell you more about that next month. Chuck Fears writes that he and Anne are still traveling and wandering the West in their motorhome.

He celebrated his 84th birthday hiking seven miles at Kodachrome State Park in Utah. In July, they were off to the Northwest and in October they will be on an Elderhostel walking tour in Germany's Black Forest. Archie Kelley is the only one I know of who does that much hiking! My minor accomplishment was shooting my age on the golf course but since then I have not been within ten strokes of it! Recently, I heard that Clara Morrison had a heart valve replacement in April. Three days later she was home in Coronado and walking around the block!

The Naval Academy Athletic Association puts out a frequent, splendid summary of Navy athletics via email and I have found it very interesting. All you need to do is send an email to sstrasem@usna.edu, ask to be put on the Navy Sports email list and you will receive all the latest on the Naval Academy's 30 varsity sports programs. During some recent housekeeping I ran across some pictures of the past that brought back memories for me and might give you some chuckles. The vintage is about 1953 when Bob Baughan and I were at BuOrd. I hope you note my enthusiasm with the bottle!

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Delano logistics For those of you who are interested in how Academy life has changed since our happy time there, let me give you an example. The Athletic Association has a commuruty service and outteach program that brings student-athletes together with local grade school students.

MIDN 2/C Steve Adair '04, a defensive lineman, spoke about sportsmanship and goal setting in April to 150 sixth graders at their school in Millersville, MD. He was just one of many who spoke to students in the area. Six Navy women's soccer players participated in Edgewater Elementary School's Guest Reader Day by reading to children in their classrooms. The purpose of the school's Guest Reader Day is to promote the love of reading and to enhance the children's awareness of the area by infroducing them to important people in the community. With respect to our telescope, we have a Midshipman who hopes to make good use of it starting this year. MIDN 3/C Tara Houlden '05 entered the Academy in the summer of 2001 with the distinction of having discovered, together with a high school friend, one and possibly two minor planets (asteroids). The two of them are among the youngest persons ever to discover a solar system object. When asked about our telescope and observatory, she said that Plebe Year gave her very little spare time but she hopes to make good use of the telescope during Youngster Year. She plays soprano bugle in the Dmm and Bugle Corps (Not sure I'm allowed to call them Hell Cats any more!) and sings with the Women's Glee Club and Protestant Choir.

With regret, I have to tell you that we have lost two Classmates, Chan Wright on 21 April and George G. Ball Jr. on 1 May. Chan died at his home in Eugene, OR, after a nine-year battle with multiple myeloma.

His first wife, Susanna, with whom he raised four children, died in 1977. He remarried to Margee in 1981 and they had twin daughters. Margee can be reached at 3883 Blanton Road, Eugene, OR 97405 or through their son, David (Wrightguyl23@aol.com), tollfree at 800-729-1467. I know you all join me in extending our condolences to the whole family. Over a year ago George Ball came down with incurable cancer but he never gave up and the end was mercifully peaceful. The Balls and Delanos have been very close friends over many years and for one good tour of duty were neighbors in Washington while George and I were both at BuOrd. Later, we spent many years not far apart in Virginia Beach. They are a wonderful family and, although we shall always miss Peg and George, I know that Kathy, Marky, Tina, and George III will carry on in the best Ball fashion. I am sure that everyone joins me in extending deep sympathy and understanding in their loss, which we share. Those who wish may make contributions in George's memory to the USNA Foundation, 25 Maryland Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401.

For birthdays, the July stone is the mby and the August stones are sardonyx and peridot. I'll bet some of those were in Class ringsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I hope in the right month. The July men are A n d r e w s , C o c k e , D a v i s , Easterbrook, Everly, Farkas, FonvieUe, Hagerman, Henning, Ned Hines, Kelley, Loetterle, Marion, Newsom, Oliver, Somers, Thomas, Malcolm Wolfe, and Tom Wolfe.

And those in August are Beatty, Costagliola, Cuccias, Daly, deLatour, Downer, Hudgins, Kinney, Kline, Marquardt, H.Z. Miller, 75

Newport, Parry, Pugin, Shutt, Strieter, Thomson, Walsh, and Zirkle. If this group ever got together in July or August, it could be a pretty expensive bar bill.

Finally, here are some changes for your rosters: Jack Bennett, new edress jack.bennett@ 1941.usna.com; Rosalie Daubin, 3251 Rock Valley Drive, Holiday, FL 34691-1164; rosaliel3@earthlink.net; Jerry Engle (ae4wz@prodigy.net); Chuck Fears, new area code, 928; Earl Rowse, new address, 1040 Summersong Court, San Jose, CA 95132-2946; Charlie Rush, new area code 772. From some recent mail retums, we know that some addresses are incorrect.

Here is the hst of ones we know to be wrong: Mrs. Ed Bumett (Frank Welch's widow), W.S. Gilmor, Mrs. G.W. McPherson, Col A.W. Sherman, and W.N. Pugin Jr. If you have any clue as to the whereabouts of any in this group, please let me know. If you have been keeping your rosters current, they should be pretty dog-eared—like mine. After I get these missing addresses corrected, I hope to get a new roster out during die coming year.

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Pres: CAPT James D. Small, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CDR R.S. Day, USN (Ret) 2426 Chestnut St., Falls Church, VA 22043-3052 We begin this report with the Class Spring luncheon on 10 April in Annapolis, always a high point in our social calendar as we come together with Classmates, their ladies, and our widows. This year we again joined at the Sheraton, our reunion headquarters.

Max Duncan with Trilby again made the arrangements. They were joined by Patricia and Swabbo Rawson, Muff and Norm Nash, Betty and Ace King, Ann Beale, Rufe Porter, Barbara and Dale Reed, Peggy and Bunky H e r n d o n , Charlotte and Ken Simmons, Angelique Kidd, Anne and Bill Richardson, Joan and Dick Curtis, Peggy and Ken Haynes, Mindy and Gene Farrell, Hap Day, Peggy and Buzz Betzel, Liz and Bob McWethy, Vira Schoenfeld, JoAnn and Jerry Miller, Peggy and Jim Small, Carol Wynne, Anne and Layton Allen, Rita and JT Hill, Martha and Pappy Sims, Rene Griffith, Betty and Jack Crawford, Nancy and Bill Morrow, Kieran and Jack Mitchell, Ruth and Jack Gommengenger, Evelyn and Tom Williamson, Frank Andrews, Irene and Mac MacKowan, Betts and Bill Divine, Peggy Bergin Hubbell, and Marian and Bill Montgomery. About the time we sat down to lunch, Ginnie and Tom Smith debarked from the Autotrain on their retum from their annual hiatus in Florida, but their timing was just a bit off.

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As Gene Farrell was leaving the luncheon, I wished him and Mindy a safe and pleasant trip back to Concord. He gallantly overlooked my memory lapse and not until they had safely retumed to their La Jolla home did he have time to email a correction. Quite simply, my entty in the May Shipmate moving them to Concord, CA, failed to note that Madge and Gene Malone had moved to 5253 Hiddencrest Ct., Concord, CA 94521, not the Farrells.

Jim O'Donnell has provided two most interesting Class items. First, he had read in the Baltimore Sun that Liz and Bob McWetiiy have deeded a significant acreage on Weems Creek in Annapohs for conservancy purposes to a Sevem River Tmst, estabfished to encourage and further land conservancy. As Jim noted, "This was a great and positive action."

Secondly, Jim had acquired a booklet in February entitled "Maryknoll in Touch" which was devoted to the career of Larry Murphy. As we all did, Larry ended World War II as a lieutenant commander, but a casual conversation with a chaplain eventually lead him to change careers from Navy officer to Maryknoll missioner. He was ordained in 1954 and assigned to Taiwan, but Maryknoll asked him to switch gears and become a teacher at the Maryknoll College Seminary in Glen Ellyn, IL. There he began studying for a Ph.D. at the University of Notre Dame. After getting his degree in 1952, he was asked to stay on at Notie Dame asamemberofthefaculty. In 1965, Maryknoll sent him to Washington, DC, m response to a request from the CathoUc bishops to raise the awareness of mission among all Catholic educators. In 1975, Maryknoll sent him back to the classroom as a professor at Seton Hall University. Four years later he was asked to become the 16th president of the university.

As an educator, he was invited to China and North Korea at a time when few, if any, foreign CathoUc priests could enter those communist sfrongholds. Eventually, they were able to establish exchange programs between Seton Hall and three Chinese universities, thus contributing in small part of the thaw in U.S.-China relations. In 1981, he was assigned to the Society's China Research unit to help Maryknoll establish China House at Seton Hall as a residence for Chinese scholars and as an intercultural center focusing on East Asia. Maryknoll turned over the enterprise to Seton Hall in 1994. Unfortunately, the booklet account ends here. Larry now lives in East Hanover, NJ. April also means our annual golf toumament and here we tum to JT Hill, die organizer and spirit behind this great Class ftinction.

The 20th Annual May E. Hill Golf Tournament, USNA '42, was held at the Medal of Honor Golf Course at Quantico on Tuesday, 23 April 2002. We lucked out on

the weather, and although it was a littie cool with a slight breeze, it was dry and pleasant—a great day for golf.

Fifteen Classmates participated which was the same number as last year. However, it should be noted that three '42ers attended as observers. Many made the extra effort to come from great distances: Dick Sewall and ChaUe Bishop from California; Duke Harwood from Louisiana; and Charlie AUsopp and Bob Reilly from Florida. Other Classmates included Jake Glick, Dick Curtis, Bill Montgomery, Jerry Miller, John Rowan, Bob McWethy, Art Rawson, Paul Smith, Max Duncan, Norm Nash, John Marocchi, and JT Hill.

History also was made as we had three participants from the West Point Class of '42; John Anderson, Floyd Robinson, and Ernie Raugh. It should be noted that Raugh was the architect for the Quantico Golf Clubhouse. It was not only great to have them join us, but we expect that they will join us next year.

We were most fortunate to have other golfers join us, contributing greatly to the success of the toumament. Included were JT's brother, Skip; Paul Smith's son-inlaw, Joe Anderson; Dick Curtis Jr.; Norm Nash's sons, Don and Gordon; Skip Larson, a USNA grad; and Art Rawson's group, Carl Lotto, John Baker, and Fred Dixon.

Regrets were received from several who were unable to attend because of health problems or other comnutments. Included were Roy Werthmuller, Ray Swanbeck, George Bliss, Haile Salassie, Dick O'Brien, Bill Morrow, John Welch, BUI Burchard, and Tom Smith. We'll hope to see them next year.

It should be noted that our loyal Secretary, Bob Day, attended the post match activities and presented the prizes. This is always the highlight of the day and we all look forward to having the one who really holds our Class together assume this role each year.

Turning to the toumament. Results: low gross winner—Marine Cup, Paul Smith; the other first five low gross winners were Bob Reilly, Art Rawson, Carl Lotto, and Max Duncan; low net winner—Quantico cup— Bob McWethy, and the other first five net winners were Swede Larson, Don Nash, John Marocchi, Ernie Raugh, and Jake GUck. On behalf of all players I wish to express our deep appreciation to all those who provided extra funds and additional prizes. So many contributed to make the event a success that I may not mention everyone. Specifically, I would like to mention Jerry Miller who once again donated the two trophies. Other major contributors were: Duke Harwood, Charlie Allsopp, Art Rawson, Nom Nash, Max Duncan, Charlie Bishop, and John Rowan.

Particularly noteworthy was the support given by the non-players; Buzz Betzel, Jim Small, Ray Swanbeck, George Bhss, Bill Burchard, and Bob Day. If your name has been overlooked, please accept my apology.

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The customary luncheon served by the Marine Corps League was excellently prepared and served under the guidance of the League Commandant Mac Gamer and his staff. Each year, they have made the windup of the toumament a memorable event.

I should mention that it was wonderful to have Charlie Allsopp's wife, Jean, and Duke Harwood's friend. Booby, in attendance. She took the occasion to put the Class on notice diat they will celebrate tiieir nuptials on 1 May 2010 and everyone is invited to attend. Or, that's what I'm told.

As in the past, photo coverage was provided by my wife, Rita. She does an outstanding job and her photos over the past 20 years have enabled us to retain fond memories of this traditional event. The success of this day could not have been achieved without the help support and cooperation of Classmates, friends, and the golf course personnel.

Looking forward to next year, the date will be Tuesday, 22 April 2003. We hope to have a great tumout for our 21 st Annual May E. Hill, USNA '42 Golf Toumament.

I hope you will plan ahead to avoid any scheduling difficulties. Entry forms will be mailed near the end of this year.

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Hap, Duke Harwood, and JT Hill Shipmate, July-August 2002

Errata: In the June column, Art Tagland and Charlie Allsopp are still Art and Charlie.

George didn't quite cut it!

Jerry Miller has authored a detailed snapshot of our Class. '42 at Sixty. This remarlcable account is a must read for all of us and for all Midshipmen. Unfortunately, it has been deemed too lengthy for Shipmate and does not lend itself to trimming or to excerpts. Our Webmaster, Frank Andrews, has placed it on the Class website, so hopefully it is being read and shared. Jerry is also the author of a first book, titled Nuclear Weapons and Aircraft Carriers; How the Bomb Saved Naval Aviation, recently pubUshed by the Smithsonian Institution Press. A second book, tentatively titled Stockpile; The Story Behind 10,000 Nuclear Weapons is under preparation. His initial book is a great read.

Among a number of emails received in response to Jerry's treatise was one from Buck Catlin. Like others, he was concerned with what steps might be taken to assure its widespread distribution. He had passed it along to his daughter, CAPT Jo Dee Catlin

Jacob, USN (Ret.), to share with some of her former USNA colleagues in the Leadership and Ethics Department. In the process, he brought us up-to-date on Jo Dee, whom many of us remember for hosting Homecoming game get-togethers at their Academy quarters. A Stanford graduate with a master's in education from Pepperdine, she is now the executive director of Girl Scouts San Diego/Imperial Council and no longer involved in Navy matters.

The Battie of Midway, 4-6 June, in which more of our Classmates played a role than any other Academy Class, is now marked with ceremonies and "Midway Night" dinners in major cities across the nation, a wreath laying on Midway by the Park Service, etc. and remembered in countless newspaper articles. Duke Harwood sent me an article carried in the Baton Rouge The Advocate in which Bull Dozier was quoted with the important note that this victory brought our submarines four days closer to their patiol stations off Japan. Nice eye, Duke!

A ceremony honoring participants in the Battle of Midway was held at the Washington Navy Yard on 4 June. The Class fielded two honorees, Bunky Herndonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;who was favored with his photo in the Washington Post, and Jack Crawfordâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;who provided a synopsis of the battle. Rufe Porter was also in attendance, but as an observer as had not been at the battle.

Jim Callender wrote to tell us that his beloved wife of nearly 65 years (7/20), Nancy, passed away on 29 March. Cause of death was listed as "sudden death syndrome," which Jim says meant that they don't know what caused her death. Whatever it was, she died in about ten seconds about 7 a.m. He was holding her hand, when he felt it go suddenly limp and she was gone.

Nancy was his whole life and things have been in turmoil ever since. He feels that the only good thing that has happened since is the offer by a professional football player to buy their home for ten times what they paid for it 20 years ago. Once that is settled, he plans to move to San Antonio where his number two son lives. We send Jim our deepest sympathy having had to walk down that lonely road and knowing the heavy cost in human terms.

From Norfolk comes word that Carmen Easton, Bill Easton's widow died on 27 May 2002. She was laid to rest in Arlington Cemetery with Bill.

John Wallace died on 23 April after a week in the Dunedin (FL) Hospital where he had been admitted for liver problems culminating in kidney failure. His son. Jack, of Annapolis provided the information for "Last Call" and the arrangements for his father's services. A memorial mass was held at the Naval Academy Chapel (St. Andrews) 77

on 7 May for his Annapolis friends and the burial at Arlington National Cemetery was held on 21 May. John was one of a few of our Class to receive the Navy Cross. It was awarded for his action as a gunnery officer aboard the heavy cmiser SAN FRANCISCO on the night of 12 November 1942 after a Jap "Betty" bomber which his gun crew had shot down crashed into the ship, including his station, killing and injuring dozens. Despite his serious bums, he fought the fire and administered first aid to his shipmates until he lost consciousness. He is survived by his widow, Jeanne, of Dunedin and three children from his first marriage, a sister, seven grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.

We extend our sympathy to Jeanne and the family in their loss.

Scroggie Wiley left us peacefully in his sleep on 4 May 2002. fronically, Jeanne also died on 4 May eight years ago. He was laid to rest in the Golden Gate National Cemetery on 31 May with Ed Gallagher representing the Class. In late 1998, he suffered a massive stroke in Las Vegas en route home to California after joining his aviator buddies in Washington and attending a Class luncheon in AnnapoUs. He was moved to Arizona and into the loving care of his daughter, Lydia, and family, backstopped by her sister, Liza, in San Francisco. Lydia acted as his voice and kept friends and Classmates abreast of his health via email. Scroggie morutored her efforts and enjoyed his limited attempts to communicate with phone caUers. His trip to San Francisco for his 80th birthday was to have been a prelude to joining us for the 60th reunion. While he had a wonderful celebration, it became apparent that he could not attempt the trip to Annapolis. In view of September 11th and the difficulty some of our Classmates encountered both in arriving and departing, this was a provident decision.

For the past year, he had been battling skin cancer, which appeared on his left temple and after six surgeries and skin grafts has not been arrested. On Easter Sunday, he left the hospital after what would be the final surgery to clean out infected tissue and made the decision that he would seek no further tieatment and ttansferred to hospice to await the end. He had fought a good battle, but lost the war.

While we never served together in the fleet, Scroggie and I had shared as football and lacrosse teammates, attended M.I.T. to leam the mysteries of radar, stood together as he took Jeanne for his bride, and later enjoyed many happy hours in their Reston, VA, home as he worked for PRC, and in AnnapoUs at the many Class functions we shared at the Childers. I wonder how many

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knew that at one time, he was the ranking officer in the Class, as he was issued credentials as an Air Force Lieutenant General to cover some of his work overseas. Then, of course, we came fuU cycle when we roomed together on MISSISSIPPI DELTA QUEEN. You wdl

be missed dear friend, but always remembered.

Lydia has written that the memorial service was beautiful. It was a bright, warm, sunny day at Golden Gateâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;very unusual.

The afficiant was Lynn Humick '49. The Navy Hymn singer was James Foster '49.

Lynn served as their family minister for 45 years and Jim was a best friend in Monterey.

MiUtary honors were conducted by a commander, a Ueutenant, and a seaman. Taps were played and there was not a dry eye in the house.

Homecoming this year is earlier than in previous yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;27-29 September 2002. The All Classes Homeconung Party will be on the Friday evening, the 25th from 5-8 p.m. in Alumni Hall. If you are planning to be in Annapolis and wish to attend you can sign up online via the Alumni Association website at www.usna.com/Events or mail in the form contained in Shipmate.

The Class will have a Homecoming dinner on Saturday evening at the Officers and Faculty Club after the game to round out the celebration.

I have missed. In the May issue you saw that I started in the Caribbean. In April I followed with a week's cruise around the Society Islands in the M/V PAUL GAUGAIN visiting

Tahiti, Riatea, Tahaa, Bora Bora, and Moorea.

It was ttuly a delightful cmise. I even made a few new friends.

Les and the "Gauguins" (ship's dancers)

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Pres: CAPT E. A. Robie, USN (Ret) 2111 River Crescent Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 h: 410-224-0850; e: edrobie@aol.com Sec'y: CAPT Leslie R. Heseltonjr., USN (Ret) 212 Meadow Gate Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401 h: 401-757-4570 e: heselton43@1943.usna.com

Forward As indicated m the heading, Les Heselton has taken over the position of corresponding secretary from Jack VanNess. Since this is my first column, it probably vwU not be as polished as his. As stated by aU of the previous secretaries, the column can only be as good as the submissions from the Classmates, so keep the material coming, especiaUy pictures. If you ask, I wiU retum the photos after pubUcation.

There was a recent change in the pohcy of only having pictures with Classmates in them. Now widows may be highhghted since they are considered as an integral part of the Class. I wiU tend to accent present activities of Classmates rather than historical antidotes unless the story is Uttle know and emphasizes a Classmate.

To start present activities I will mention my own. After being tied down for a year by having a heart bypass and an aortal aneurysm repair, I have started to travel again and intend to see the parts of the world that

West Coast Walt Stevens of Newport Beach, CA, has long complained that there were too many lawyers in his family, i.e. four brothers-mlaw, 12 nieces and nephews and a stepson who are aU attorneys. Now he has a greater protest: He has to sleep with one. Walt lost his first wife to leukemia in 1989 and married Jean StirUng in 1993 at Kailua-Kona, HI. Jean recenfly eamed her juris doctor degree from Irvine University m Orange County, C A, and now goes by the professional name of Jean StirUng-Stevens. Although feigning die need for sympathy, Walt was so proud of Jean's accompUshment that he gave her a new Lexus as a graduation present.

Walt has three children and Jean also has three children. Between the two of them they have 17 grandchildren and one greatgrandchild.

This spring the fabulous five "has beens" (Dale Cox, Ed Dankworth, Dewey Struble, Charles Gressard, and Lee Scherer) went to the desert for their semi-annual gathering. They spent two days around China Lake Weapons Center with wildflower searches, lunch and exploration at a ghost town, and a tour of the Naval Air Weapons Museum. Another day was spe nt at the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center (Lee was center director of which during the '70s). They learned the latest on manned and unmanned aerial vehicles and Dale and Ed even got to try out their flying skills in the F15 simulator.

Shipmate, July-August 2002

This all came to a halt as the disease progressed, as it normally does, slowly at first and then accelerating. In 2001 John and Joan moved to Warrington, PA, near their son and Joan's fanuly, all of whom have been a big help to John. In Febmary 2002 they found that John could no longer stay at home, but must be institutionalized. He is now in a nice, comfortable place in Pennsylvania near their home. In the snapshot from last summer John looked great even with the disease.

to celebrate Jimmy T.'s birthday, which arrived in justtiireehours. SecDef Rumsfeld displaying hisfinestwrestUng technique wrestled the mike from John Ryan and led die crowd in a rousing choms of "Happy Birtiiday." As Jim cut the cake, he could be heard muttering "I don't feel Uke 80,1 feel 86!"

SecDef Rumsfeld leading "Happy Birthday" to Jim

Jean and Walt Stevens

It is said tiiat you can't keep a good man down. I don't know whether it is that or that he doesn't know when to quit. Now, as a partner. Dale Cox has helped found a new film production company. Vertical Films LLC. The company will provide photographic technical support including a DC-8 with simultaneous camera stations, which was used for the filming of "Catch Me If You Can." One of the film scripts being considered is "Tokyo Fly-By" by Dale Cox, which is about to be published.

Back East As many of you know, our long time Class Treasurer, John Gano came down with Alzheimer's disease some time ago, a real ttagedy. John was a great supporter of the Class, serving as freasurer for decades and very active in Class functions. Also he was a very active civic leader, locaUy being president of Historic Fairfax City, Inc. for several years and founding the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center.

John and Joan Gano with Betty and John Kelsey

Army-Navy Wrestling The Naval Academy invited Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld, to be guest of honor at the Army-Navy wrestUng match held in Alunmi HaU on 22 Febmary. Academy Superintendent, VADM John Ryan '67, also invited Jim HoUoway to also be the Academy's guest for the occasion. Jim had been a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under Rumsfeld during his previous tour as Secretary and both are members of the Wrestling Hall of Fame. Rumsfeld had been on the Princeton team andfrainedfor the Olympics at the Naval Academy until dislocating his shoulder in a bout with Navy's Joe Gadus '55.

The occasion of the Army-Navy match, which Navy won decisively, 28-9, served as a grand venue for a Reunion of Navy wrestlers going back to the thirties. After the match VADM Ryan surprised Jim at the post-game reception with an enormous cake

Odds and Ends Bill Faterson recommends two recent books as worthwhile reading: Blind Man's Bluff by Sherry Sontag and Christopher Drew, which is an eye opener about previously classified secret operations of our submarines in intelUgence gathering; and America by Stephen Coonts, a novel describing employment of new weapons in a specific and detailed maimer.

Coonts was a naval aviator during the Vietnam War and has written eight other books.

What impressed Bill most was his use of correct nautical language throughout the story.

Jack Van Ness received an interesting Christmas letter from our Classmate Mitchell Strohl who settled down in Paris after retiring in 1964. He was a professor of political science at the American University from which he retired in 1990. Since then he has written numerous books on history and an occasional novel. He is currently working on a multi-volume history but doesn't expect it to be published because of it's length. His letter was quite interesting, describing travels around France with Nicole; however, the letter was too long to publish here. Perhaps he will send us a specific event, with picture, for publishing. One of his notes, which may be of interest to some, is his recommendation for a before lunch aperitive, which is a Bellini champagne treated with just the right amount of peach nectar.

A Tradition Continues This year, on Memorial Day, several members of our Class proudly carried the '43 banner while marching in the Annapolis Memorial Day parade as they have in many past parades. Marching this year were Wes Bumett, Bill Busik, Det Detweiler, Fred Feamow, Les Heselton, and Dave Holmes, our honorary member Al Hopkins, Dick Lazenby, Ed Robie, and Rubin Woodall, while riding and carrying our banner was Bill Newlon.

'43: Gressards, Scherers, Strubles, Dankworths, and Coxes ai China Lake Shipmate, July-August 2002

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Bill Newlon and '43 banner

Departed Classmates One of the most difficult features of this column is writing of deaths of Classmates. In the column itself are usually only short deatii notices, while the actual obituaries are pubUshed in the "Last CaU" section of Shipmate. I foimd that Shipmate wdl not pubUsh obituaries tiiat are received unless from the family or approved by the family. Newspaper obituaries are not automatically printed unless the family has given its okay. Thus, anyone submitting an obituary should insure that the fanuly has approved and so state. For those who might submit an obituary in the future there was an article on page 29 of December 2001 Shipmate on how to write one. Several Classmates have told me that they have written their own.

Rene Eugenio Gonzalez Edward Gonzalez wrote that his father, Rene Gonzalez, had passed away on 22 December 2001.No further information.

Robert Gooding McMaster Bob McMaster passed away Sunday, 3 March 2002, in Winnsboro, SC, after a bought of about a year with residual illness arising from earlier encephalitis. Services were held Wednesday, 6 March, and his ashes were deposited upon the plantation he so dearly loved and made his home since retiring from the Marine Corps in 1968. His 80

wife, Becky, wdl remain at 191 Pinetop Road, Winnsboro, NC 29180; 803-635-5133.

Patrick Leehey Patrick Leehey died of pancreatic cancer Monday, 4 March 2002, at his home in Swampscott, MA. After retiring from the Navy in 1964 he became a professor at MIT where he taught for 28 years. Services were held at the Ffrst Congregational Church, Swampscott with burial at the Swampscott Cemetery.

Patrick is survived by his vidfe, Dorothy Irene, six children and seven grandchildren.

Charles Arthur Taylor CharUe Taylor died on 7 April 2002, in Vero Beach, FL, at Indian River Estates Medical Center after a long illness, suffering from Parkinson's and Altzeimer's diseases and had been in a nursing home for about three years.

Memorial services wiU be held in the Naval Academy with internment in the Academy Columbarium on 17 July 2002. Charlie is survived by his wife. Belle, one son and five grandchildren.

Robert Leroy Hansen Bob Hansen died on 28 April 2002 at Virginia Hospital Center, ArUngton, VA, after a sudden sttoke. Services were conducted at Saint Andrew's Chapel, USNA, on 8 May 2002 with internment in ArUngton National Cemetery on 30 August 2002 at 3 p.m. Bob's wife of 49 years, Jean, died in 1993. He is survived by two sons, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and his loving companion, Frances Hudson of McLean, VA. Michael Joseph Clemens Mike Clemens died on 24 May 2002 in Virginia Beach, VA, after prolonged illness.

A Mass was held Friday, 31 May, in the USNA Chapel followed by committal in the USNA Columbarium. Mike is survived by his three daughters: Kathleen Glassman of Virginia Beach, where Mike has lived since 1998, Patricia Clemens of Los Angeles, CA, Barbara Volk of Greely CO, four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and his brother, John of Clearwater, FL.

James Edward Maher Jr. Jim Maher died m Virginia Beach Friday, 24 May 2002. Jim left tiie Academy in tiie middle of Youngster Year, joined the Navy fUght program and became a fighter pilot in World War II and Korea. He retired after serving 14 years and ttaveled the world. He is survived by five children, eight grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Florence Patricia Hall There was a Catholic Committal on Friday, 21 June 2 0 0 2 , at the USNA Columbarium, for Florence Hall, the widow of CDR Perry Hall, who died on 31 January 2002 after prolonged illness.

Sword Presentation Another ttadition continues. The Class of '43 again presented Classmates swords to two outstanding members of the Third Company.

Our President stated: It was with great pride that I presented the swords of two Classmates to two outstanding First Class Midshipmen of the Third Company during Commissioning Week at the Naval Academy. The recipients were selected by the Third Company Officer. Bob McConneU's sword was presented to MIDN Drew Beard '02 and the sword of Phil Hurt was presented to MIDN Monica Hundt '02.

During my presentation I informed the Midshipmen that the swords were a wonderful gift, i.e. more than 60 years old, experienced three wars (World War 11, Korea, and Viemam) and had travelled thousands of miles. This award is becoming an annual tradition. Thus far, I have presented three swords and cuirendy have two more on hold for next year.

Robie presenting sword to MIDN Hundt '02

Robie and the sword recipients

Presidents Comments It has been noted by one of our Classmates that only 86% of our Class are members of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association (USNAAA). In an email to me he stated that he was willing to fund the remaining 14% of non-members for an annual membership to bring the Class up to the 100% Shipmate, July-August 2002

mark. It is hoped that this thoughtful and most gracious gift of an annual membership in USNAAA will inspire each of our non-members to continue an annual membership or join the Life Membership group. By so doing, they will enjoy the news in Shipmate as well as other benefits from USNA AA membership.

Note: Members please pass this along to any non-members that you know since they may not see Shipmate.

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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, VA 20165-3576 h: 703-404-4882; e: boppab@earthlink.net The "Great Tmths About Growing Old" 1.) Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.

2.) Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get.

3.) When you fall down, you wonder what else you can do while you are down there.

4.) You're getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking chair that you once got from a roller coaster.

5.) It's frustrating when you know all the answers, but nobody bothers to ask you the questions.

6.) Time may be a great healer, but it's a lousy beautician.

7.) Wisdom comes with age, but sometimes comes alone.—Anonymous A fmsttated ( I think ) Bob Kitt sent a "Hi Guys" email to many Classmates and said, "Thought you might like to know that the postman couldn't deliver to the following Classmates on my list: Cryan, DriscoU, Frame Hawkins, Hooper, Horton, Jennings, Kane, Kiser, Major, Papageorge, Sherwood, Swift, Talley, Thomhill, Wish, and Yates."

I sent him the updated addresses for Horton, Hawkins, and Kane but, I did not have any of the other updated ones. I asked him if he had any updates for Saltmarsh and Surface? He didn't. Which brings up another problem I am having; that is getting the master Ust of addresses, both email and snail mail, ready for the reunion publication.

Please, may I plead with each of you, as you read this, to send me your correct addresses and telephone numbers. Please also include Your "new" wife's name if appropriate (if the lady listed in the '"99 Locator" is incorrect).

Don't delay sending this info while you prepare your obituary for me. Send that later!

Rags Muller sent me an obituary for Claude Lanciano Jr. which he had received from his sister in Williamsburg. Yes, Rags,

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'44: Back row: Hank Gorman, Bob Bristow and Stu Sadler;/ront row: Bob Kitt and Harry Benoit he was a non-grad, and served in World War II in the Merchant Marines. Please see his obituary in "Last Call" in this issue.

Even with his handicap. Bill Flannery, sent me a postcard last March volunteering to assist in any way he could with the arrangements for the reunion. I was remiss in not answering him immediately and now another note arrived telling me that he was moving to a nursing home. I'm so very sorry that you are that incapacitated. Bill. I've asked you for your new address and when I get it I'll publish it unless you tell me not to. How can Classmates visit you if they don't know it? I realize you admonished me not to publicly acknowledge you gracious offer, but with the latest developments, I thought I should let the Class know of your generosity.

Great to hear from Don Wycoff (DWyckl944@aol.com), who said that Frank Kelly's www.google.com is a great search engine. He found lots of pix other data on his first ship. INDEPENDENCE ( C V L 22). He plans to give "you a growl" on his next visit to Napa—a place he likes to visit as much as possible. He goes on to say that he and Marianne are a bit creaky, but they survived another tax season and that he's "getting long of tooth for the business, tho."

He sends his best to all hands!

Stan Brittingham informed us that.

My wife and I just made an interesting Mississippi River cmise—^not the usual stem wheeler type. The ship RIVER EXPLORER is constructed of two barges and a river tow boat. The barges are secured together firmly with steel cables. A lounge, dining room, galley, theater, library, and store are constmcted on the forward barge. On the after barge are very comfortable accommodations for 200 passengers with a sun/sport deck and pilot house topside. The towboat was secured to the stem of the after barge resulting in no vibrations evident on the barges. The cruise, sponsored by

ElderHostel, started in Memphis and ended in New Orleans with stops in Vicksburg, Natchez, and Baton Rouge.

The theme of the cruise was American music, everything from the blues to gospel. The staff did an excellent job.

Thanks, Stan, for this info and the pix that accompanied it. Unfortunately Shipmate will not print a photo unless there appears therein a member of the Class or his widow.

The secretary of the Class of '46, Ed Ellis '46, sent me a copy of an article from the November 2001 issue of Yankee magazine about, Robert Evans Woods '44 of Darien, CT. It tells the story of his leaving USNA for USMA, and with the help of "Red" Blaik, the Army coach, how he utilized the NY State Police and the West Point Adjutant General to get sworn in minutes before his 22nd birthday. It is a long story to be reprinted herein but, I will send a copy to anyone who wishes to have it.

Five Classmates gathered at Bob Bristow's house on beautiful Clear Lake in Eusfis, FL, for cocktails on 12 April. Harry Benoit, who was visiting Florida, continued on to visit Pat Smith, (Ken Smith's widow) in Clearwater where she is recovering from surgery. Hank Gorman said that this was a gathering of "Good Guys."

Elk Kelley tells me that he is playing golf "four to five times a week" in SW Rorida.

The poor guy! Can I be extiemely envious?

He also says he is looking forward to the 60th.

Our headquarters monthly luncheons continue to perk along and through the graciousness of Phyllis Gummerson our big June luncheon is held at the Annapolis Yacht Club. (She is a member.) This year Bob Hawkins and his wife, Priscilla, came all the way from New Bern, NC, and Ed Stock and his wife, Betty, came from Williamsburg, VA. It was great to see them!

As of 20 May, Maylon Scott and his wife, Betty, have moved into the "Patio home" that was recently vacated by the Honours at Fleet 81

Landing. Their new address is: 5203 Antares Court, Aflanfic Beach, FL 32233; 904242-4077.

Mary and Stan Henderson sent me a card that said, "We're not retiring!... We're just moving." They are maintaining their real estate business, and changing residences. Their new address is: 4800 Fillmore Avenue # 358, Alexandria, VA 22311; 703-998-5445.

Ellen Hancotte died as a result of a kidney disease on 10 April 2002. Her memorial service was held at Fort Myer Chapel on 26 April at which her grandson, a Lutheran minister delivered the eulogy. She was buried at ArUngton National Cemetery.

Audrey Buescher brought me up to speed on Joe who died on 12 November 2001. His life was celebrated with a memorial Mass at St. Michael's CathoUc Chiu-ch in Sarasota, FL. Memorial contributions should be sent to: Hospice of SW Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238 or to St. Michael the Archangel CathoUc Church, 5934 Midnight Pass Road, Sarasota, FL 34242. Please see "Last Call" in this issue.

There was a Catholic Committal service on 29 April 2002 at the USNA Columbarium for Albert Van Acker who died on 17 September 2001.

There will be a Protestant funeral service in the Main Chapel at the Naval Academy at 10 a.m., 12 July 2002, for Bruce Albert Rushlow who passed away on 3 May 2002.

Committal will follow at the Columbarium.

John Frederick Weaver died on 10 April 2002 in the Veterans Administtation Medical Center Atlanta, GA. He was a widower. Services were held in AUentown, PA. Memorial contributions to Parkinson's Disease Foundation, New York City.

George Osborne Bennett died suddenly and quietly at his home in Virginia Beach, VA, on 18 April 2002. Memorial service was held 27 April at the Galilee Episcopal Church in Virginia Beach. He has willed his body to Duke University Hospital for medical research. Memorial contributions may be made to Galilee Episcopal Church, Virginia Church or to Judo-Christian Outteach Center of Virginia Beach.

Margaret's husband of 57 years, Frank Behounek, passed away on 10 May 2002 at the Hospice of Arizona. A memorial service was held on 14 May at St. Ehzabeth Seton Catholic Church, Sun City, AZ. Burial will be at sea. Please see "Last CaU" in this issue.

With his daughter, HoUy, by his side Joseph Patterson Jr. died peacefiilly on 16 May at his home in WiUiamsburg, VA. Funeral services were held on 22 May 2002 at the Williamsburg Methodist Church. Contributions in his memory may be sent to the Williamsburg Methodist Church, 514 Jamestown Road, WilUamsburg, VA23185.

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For all those who have lost a loved one, I want you to know I say a little prayer for them as I type the news of the loss in this column. This month there are altogether too many. May they rest in peace. Our thoughts are with and for those left behind. May their memories last forever! —wlb

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Young author, Neal Thompson, now writing an autobiography of Alan Shepard, receives a pointer from seasoned author and '45 Corresponding Secretary, Al Blackbum

Now we head into Section II, The Early Years, covering our lives and times from Pres: CDR L. B. Findly, USN (Ret) graduation until well into the 1950s. There 6009 Oakdale Road, McLean, VA 22101-3334 is no precise cutoff date as there will always h: 703-536-4781 be overlaps in stories and some will extend Corr. Sec'y: into later periods. This period covers our Maj Albert W. Blackburn, USMCR (Ret) 1300 Woodside Dr., McLean, VA 22102-1529 adventures in World War II and Korea, a h: 703-734-3843; e: nimbus3@aol.com period rich with anecdotes of interest to all.

Everett Parke (eaparke@aol.com), is ediIn Memoriam Herbert L. Ogier, Second Company, tor of Section II—send your items to him passed away on 16 April 2002. Herb com- ASAP. Section II will be closed in December manded MADDOX during the Gulf of Tonkin and we shall launch Section in in January. incident. A very readable and accurate acInput will be accepted in any form or forcount of the action is contained in Tonkin mat for all must be retyped. The editors are Gulf hy Edwin E. Moise. Herb's widow, not fussy about how the items are submitChristiane, resides at 1214 Campbell Road, ted, just do it. However, it is important that Houston, TX 77055-6402; 713-461-4994. you keep the total text to no more than two We thank especially Classmate Kirby typed pages, otherwise, the editors will have Ewing. Our Class provides a floral arrange- to abridge or revise. If your tale is long, ment at all memorial services when time break it into two or more stories, and each permits. We would have been too late had can be accommodated in the appropriate not Kirby, a tme Blue and Gold supporter, section. Section II will probably have the not filled the breach. greatest number of inputs, so keep yours Philroy C. Gale, Fifth Company, died on concise and to the point.

Monday, 29 April 2002 in Melboume, FL. The Way We Are Interment at the Gale family plot in Concord, The Washington Chapter has a long-standNH, was planned for this past summer. ing practice of recognizing the birthdays of Richard B. Duckett died in St. Peters- local area Classmates. Al Olsen is the keeper burg, FL, on 5 May 2002. No further of the birthday roll and tolls the passing information was available at press time. years at monthly luncheon meetings. April Association Business is, by far, the month with the greatest numBill Barnes, Don Poe, and Ed Snyder ber as 16 Washingtonians celebrated anformed our nominating committee for the other birthday. Dutch Shulz and Dick coming year's slate of officers. With all that Dzikowski were the eldest at 82. Bob gold braid brought to bear, you had to know Atwell, Eep Wilson, Hugh Mason, and an outstanding slate would be produced. Spence Neale achieved 80. Bill Cosgrove Such was the case. Elections were still to at 78 was the youngest.

• come as we go to press but the steam is up From Stu Berkshire: and the tiain was about to leave the station.

Betty and I are here on the Kona Shore of Hawaii where we have a condo. We rent We know how to mn a railroad. The officit out, so our visit is primarily to do the ers will be (you can bet the farm on this): preventive (and corrective) maintenance and Fred Kelley, president; John Rich, vice secondarily to enjoy. Dutchy Ellenberger's president, Washington area; BiU Hoover, vice story about a nominally handicapped but president, Annapolis area; Dick Dzikowski, brainy second grader reminded me of my secretary; and Ted Doolin, treasurer; Al own early years in academe. I was called Blackbum, corresponding secretary.

"Sonny" at home. The fust day of kinderSixty Years After Book garten, the teacher lined us all up at the rear Our book is well underway. Section I, of the room. The moms were at the front with the teacher. She called die roll, and the The Beginning Years, has now been turned new students answered and sat down. She over to typists who will put it into camcalled "William Stewart Berkshire" and noera-ready copy. Thanks for all inputs. Jim body spoke up. I started giggling with the Montgomery reports he has received over rest, looking up and down the line for the a hundred items for Section I. retarded dope, and then looked at my Shipmate, July-August 2002

mother. To my horror, she was frantically motioning to me, so 1 answered, to gales of laughter from the other kids. It was the first grade teacher who showed me how to spell my real name. I was nowhere near as smart as "Ned Fox" and my struggles with my challenged brain have continued until this day.

We received a note from Joe Schroeder telling us that Dolly Bamhart underwent quadruple bypass heart surgery in late April and amputation of her right foot when gangrene subsequentiy set in. Dolly was ttansferred to a hospital that specializes in respiratory problems that were caused by the tubes in her throat during the surgery. The damage was such that Dolly has had a difficult time regaining speech.

Dolly and Bob Bamhart are in good spirits but still have a long way to go. We may help with prayers and cards.

Dutchy Ellenberger, in relating his experiences in World War II, writes: I believe the worst day experienced on IDAHO was the day the ice cream machine broke down. The 650 seagoing heroes with no ice cream were converted into eightyear old tittle boys...On another real hot day, the captain had the word passed 'The uniform of the day is optional.' A few tested the limit and appeared stark naked.

The 'old man' next sounded on the bull hom 'Not that optional.'

From Cliff Bermann, we leam that the Hermanns are thriving in their retirement community. The Fountains. The residents there recentiy elected Helen and Chff king and queen for the coming year. The Fountains is a very busy place with endless activities including soft shoe dance lessons by Cliff on Thursday mornings. Cliff missed the meeting of the house yacht club so he was named "Commodore." Every Saturday morning five radio contioUed one-meter Soling models are raced on the campus lake. Cliff still does 45 push-ups every day, but had to do only 35 during the Army game due to the low score. As president of the Sun Coast Chapter, Cliff attended the Presidents and Tmstees meeting at Alumni Hall in May.

"45: A gathering of the Virginia Beach Chapter in April 2001 included Barbara Petersen, Fred Gore, Buck and Betty Steere, and Maggie Hogsed photos that were previously crowded out by space limitations. So here we go, but first, remember, send photos, and include every mate you can find in a group photo.

Bob Lenson, current president of our most active Chapter, the San Diego Survivors, relieves his predecessor. Bob McCrary, note who is smiling

Even a king must toil

The old master, Dutch Shulz, having submitted his final column after over 22 years of service to the Class, celebrates

Queen Helen and King Cliff reign at The Fountains We received only the two photos for this issue. Not to worry! We maintain a file of

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Twenty-First Company Maggie Hogsed asked Bert Findly to: Please convey to the Class our heartfelt thanks for the lovely flowers sent in memory of Bob Hogsed. He would have loved the rendition of Navy Blue & Gold sung by the Washington Classmates at the USNA Columbarium. It was a beautiful service. Bob was so proud to have been a member of 1945. We shall miss him.

From Barbara Porter: Thanks for keeping me aware of changes to our medical care. The local chapter of retired military are doing a good job of keeping us posted on changes. It was so touching to have 19 Classmates who sang Navy Blue & Gold at Bob Porter's graveside in Arlington, especially since, on 9 October 2001, it was so soon after the crisis of September 11 th.

Gloria Lipfert also wrote: Just a note to say thank you for my "First mate" letter which arrived safely. I see doctors at the Naval Hospital, but it is great to know what 1 can do if I should need a doctor outside this area.

In the days and weeks after I lost Ralph Lipfert I had a tremendous amount of help from Navy Mutual Aid. USAA, and The Retired Officers' Association also were there when I needed them and they are still helpful. But whenever I see one of Ralph's Classmates, I am always asked how everything is going and told to call if I needed help or advice. It is a very comforting thought to know that the Class keeps an eye on widows and would be there for me if necessary.

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Winnie Bowcock wrote to your scribe as follows: I read in Shipmate recently the report of death of one of my dearest friends, JoAnn Blum. I was disturbed to read "the former wife of." This leaves room for speculation that perhaps JoAnn was divorced.

Had you reported "the widow o f there would be no room for speculation. I know in the future you will have other deaths to report and I just wanted you to know how I feel about the use of "former wife of."

Perhaps it is nit picking, but it just caught me the wrong way. I wish I had some Melboume news to pass along to you but the Space Coast is rather quiet now.

Winnie is right. That gaffe caUed for an apology tiiat was freely given and is now repeated.

A personal note. This column brings to an end this scribe's efforts to spread the Class news and so keep you posted. I have had an interesting and enjoyable four years during which time I have had the opportunity to renew old and gamer new friendships. I appreciate the assistance and support you have given so generously.

We are a fortunate group. Dutch Schulz handled our correspondence admirably for over 22 years. Now we have Al Blackbum, a pubUshed author, so you know our column wdl soar. Please give Al the same support F ve enjoyed. For those who feel you have little of interest to send, don't hold back. The experiences of every Classmate are of interest.

Our column space is limited but for those who fear they may be crowding someone outâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; it hasn't happened! Send any and all your tales to Al; he may have to revise or abridge, but you'll make his life easier.

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'46; Bill Henningsen (16), Nick Nicolson '47, Pat Hannifin '45, and Bob Wertheim (7) at the reception prior to the luncheon helping to set the stage for the fun â&#x20AC;˘\

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Pres: VADM C. H. Griffiths, USN (Ret.) e: griffc@bellatlantic.net Vice Pres.: CAPT J. W Foust USN (Ret.) e: jameswfoust@aol.com Treasurer: CAPT Wils E Engel, USN(Ret.) 6807 Rosewood St., Annandale, VA 22003 h: 703- 256-5832; e:wengel@bellatlantic.net Sec'y: Clete Kennelly Here's some good news from Chuck Williams (19) in an article titled "'46er Shines."

Don Heberling (4) demonstrated champion style skills as he placed third in the annual Hammock Dunes Dorothy Fosse Invitational Croquet Tournament. He knocked some of the younger types off the croquet lawn. (I understand that croquet is now a varsity sport at USNA and other universities.) Participants came from all over Florida and some from Georgia. Don hangs his hat at Fleet Landing in nearby Jacksonville.

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'46: L to T, front row: Lonergan, Bumstead, Penny, Monthan, Cox; l^ack row: Carlin, Bowdey, Lampton, a Taylor (the latter our two Company commanders)

'46; Fran and Bob Gautier (7) with Joann Riley, widow of Jack Riley '45, leaning on Bob's shoulder and Dick Beaubien '47 However, in a late report, I found out that Pat Williams, Chuck's wife, took second over-all.

Additionally, I received the following from Scotty Parrish (8): An Eighth Company Mini-Reunion took place in Tarpon Springs, FL, hosted by Scotty Parrish and Margaret and John Penny, on 17-19 April. Attendance was headed by Walt Carlin from Pensacola, and Bud Lampton and Floyd Bowdey, Florida winter residents. "Dagwood" Bumstead and Conway Taylor flew in from Texas; George MonthanfromArizona and Chuck Cox from Minneapolis. We caught Bud Lonergan en route from California to Monaco (hadn't seen him since our 20th).

Hospitality room and dinner first day at the Holiday Inn, where we were joined by

other Classmates, "Hoot" Gibson (6) and Joe Allen (19) and their wives, Peggy and Peggy from nearby Clearwater. Other Eighth Company wives attending were Hope Bowdey, Beth Lampton, Ann Lonergan, Donna Monthan, and Dorothy Taylor. The second day was spent at Busch Gardens in Tampa, followed by a cookout (shish kebob and Greek salad) at the home of Scotty's daughter Hope (namesake of Hope Bowdey), where Scotty's wife, Jean, was being cared for by the daughter during the reunion. Third day was spent at the famous sponge docks in Tarpon Springs, with a late lunch at Louis Pappas Greek Riverside Restaurant.

Scotty also advised that his other roommate. Hank Sewell, is alive and fairly well at 1222 Johnson Road, Salisbury, MD 21804-8761, when he and Liz were there.

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Here's another set of photos. These were taken at the Morgan Hill Resort on the soutiiem edge of Rancho Santa Fe (just north of San Diego) on Thursday, 25 April at an interesting, one of a kind event. It was a luncheon arranged by the local '47'ers for their Youngsters (those of us in '46) and thek First Classman in '45. Because '47 was the host Class, I'm bowing to them in the coverage of the event.

However, I'm taking advantage of the opportunity to publish a number of photos of '46'ers at the event.

Roommate Chuck Cox, prestigious,still-practicing attorney and erstwhile "liberty hound," leaving the embrace of Festhaus chorus girl at Busch Gardens after treading the light fantastic on the dance floor

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Ted Dibble (18) and his wife, Jan

Unidentified lady, Robbie Robeson (1) and his wife, Luana; the latter two now reside permanently in Dana Point

Ed Ellis (7) with two of his wives; Bob Wertheim (7), from many years ago in Bancroft Hall, and Harriett, his current spouse

Our Corresponding Secretary, Ed Ellis, continues to find nuggets of information when he pemses Shipmate. He found the following in the June issue and believes much of it was missed by most readers: a Life Membership in the Alumni Association is available to us for only $200, payable in quarterly or monthly installments, as you wish. (Beats making monthly payments year Shipmate, July-August 2002

after year); an item on Ben Martin (16), who seems to have become a stianger at Class functions; voUeyball teams are going to have a new additional position called a hbero (refer to volleyball on page 50); the '35 column has a reference to an item on die prohibition of weddings of Naval Academy graduates if they were commissioned on graduation until two years after graduation (it was discussed in detail in the '35 column in the September '01 Shipmate); the '39 column reported a new Navy football player who weighs 305 pounds; Bob Tisdale (17), an attendee at the March Palm Beach luncheon was the only Classmate mentioned in any of the Chapter reports; the Monterey Bay Chapter under Jack Branson '50 appears to be coming to life (it's been smoldering for years while very ably hosting a number of June Week Wests in Monterey in support of Ed's Alumni reunions in the Westem area of the countiy); and, the All Classes Homecoming Party to be held in the Alumni Hall on Friday, 27 September. There was much more but the foregoing is a good and hopefully an enticing sample that will get you reading more than this column and "Last Call."

I deeply regret to report the deaths of the following Classmates: Frederick "Giz" Peregoy (15) on 9 April 2002. He is survived by his wife, Fran, and two children, George and Corrine, and four grandchildren. Fran and Giz had been married for 55 years. She lives at 10751 Oakband Drive, San Diego, CA 92131 -2610.

George Reaves (16) on 29 April 2002. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, who lives at PO Box 278, Cobbs Creek, VA 23035-0278.

Donald M. "Governor" Wynne (14) on 21 May 2002. He is survived by his wife, Helen, who resides at 8607 Postoak Road, Potomac, MD 20854-3550.

The deepest sympathies of the Class are extended to the survivors of each of these Classmates. Please refer to "Last Call" for their obituaries as they become available.

Peggy Campbell and Ed Ellis

Ed Ellis reported that he has just retumed from a visit to the San Francisco Bay Area where, among other things, he attended his 62nd high school reunion and visited with Peggy Campbell, the widow of Quincy K. Campbell (7), Ed's last roommate in Bancroft Hall. He thinks that there were about 50 at the reunion but he recognized

only five. However, one was Bob Curley '45 who arranged the affair. His visit with Peggy gives us the previous photo. He says he's unable to provide the name of the horse in the back-ground, nor can he confirm if that is the same horse that was in the background last year. During this visit Peggy said that she'd like to receive Shipmate so she can keep up with Class doings. (I didn't prompt her.) But, this gives me an opportunity to report that one of the benefits of a Life Membership in the Alumni Association is the continuation of the subscription of Shipmate to the widow. In our Class, we fund a subscription of Shipmate to any widow of one of our Classmates who was not a Life Member if tiiey advise Wils Engel (4), our Treasurer, that they want the subscription and provide him with a valid up-to-date address. (Unfortunately, we've lost track of a number of widows because they haven't informed anyone of their address change.)

Here are some more names, etc. of members of the '46 Family who have signed-up for the Fifty-Seventh and a Half Reunioti and Mississippi River Cmise: Harriett and Ed Ellis (7); Kathryn and Bill Francy (2) (kitt @esper.com); Mary and Bob Lichtenberg (10); Mickey and Harris Rogers (13); June and Bill Simpson (4); Nonie and Joe Skoog (12); and Phyliss Whittle, the widow of Al Whittle (9).

The following are the names of spouses and email addresses of members who were previously identified as participating on the cmise: Fran Gautier (rhgautier@aol.com); Peg Gibson (jgib731 @aol.com); Jean Huey; Jan McCook; Virginia Rice (halliep @email.msn.com); Jan Richardson; Trish Robertson (hbr@faculty.law.duke.edu); Mary Travis (wct@aol.com); Jim Watring; and Jean Willett.

There are still a few cabins left. If you're interested, tell our tour agent, Shelley Gellman, at Carefree Vacations; sgellman @sdtg.com; 619-299-9379.

The Homecoming game will be Duke vs.

Navy on 28 September at noon. Plan now for the '46 Tailgate Party! The '46 tent will be adjacent to the water tank and gate one as before. The meal (including grilled shish kabobs, sodas, coffee, hot apple cider and other goodies) will be served after the game between 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Glasses and ice will be available for those who bring their own libations. To permit realistic ordering of the consumables, it is necessary that checks in the amount of $26 per person, made out to Class of '46 be mailed to Wils Engel, at the address shown in the masthead in Shipmate, at least one (1) week before the game. In case of unexpected cancellations, refunds will be made. Bruce Althoff at 410-626-9653 will try to answer any questions.

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Our sympathy goes out to the families and loved ones of our bereaved Classmates.

Annual Membership: 24% The Mail Buoy Life Membership: 61 % Ken Volk adds to an earlier story: I was reading your column in the May Pres: VADM John G. "Jake" Finneran, USN (Ret) issue of Shipmate with the interesting exSec'y; Chester H. "Chet" Shaddeau Jr. planation of the 1923 photo of tin-can sail1972 Scott's Crossing Way Apt. #002 ors, and the name of their ship, SICARD, Annapolis, MD 21401 rang a bell. A couple of years ago I wrote h: 410-224-5890; f: 410-224-7613 an article about a very prominent admie: stadir@erols.com ralty lawyer named Elliott B. Nixon. He Time to Decide was a good friend and my law partner in As of the time (mid-June) this column was the Burlingham firm in New 'York until submitted to Shipmate, a Nominating Comhe died in 1992. In researching the article, I wrote to the USNA Alumni Association mittee, chaired by John Geary, and having for some info on his father, of the same as its members Roy Atkinson (PA), Jeff name, who was in the Class of 1911. It Metzel (CA), John Prehn (MD), Ken Sears turns out that Elliott's father was CO of (VA), and Wayne Warlick (FL) had recently SICARD in the Asiatic Fleet from 1926 to been appointed by Class President Jake 1929, and Elliott frequently regaled us Finneran to prepare a slate of nominees for with some of the adventures he experithe election of new Class Officers and Dienced as a very young boy while the Nixon rectors, in accordance with the schedule family was on the China Station. The arprescribed by the Bylaws of the Class. ticle also sparked another memory. As you point out, RADM Stuart Ingersoll was They are performing their duties now, and very popular at the Academy, and held in the ballots will be mailed out in early July. high regard by the Brigade. You will reThis issue of Shipmate, however, is the member that to express our appreciation summertime dual-month issue. It will thereto him for his service, we thought it apfore reach you on approximately 1 August. propriate to give him a memento as an You should have received your ballot, toexpression of our esteem. I was Chairman gether with a brief personal data questionof the Committee to select a gift. So we naire, prior to that time. If you have not alraised sufficient funds through contribuready done so, please immediately complete tions from the Class, and with money in hand I went up to the Tilghman jewelry your ballot and retum it, together with the store on Maryland Ave., up near State questionnaire, at your earliest opportunity.

Circle, and I purchased a very handsome Your vote must be received by 15 August solid gold pocket watch, inscribed, as best 2002 to be counted. If you have not received I can recall, "To A Midshipmen's Coma ballot, or have any other questions regardmandant, from the Class of '47." Don ing this mailing, please phone your Class Whitmire made the presentation. After Secretary, Chet Shaddeau, at 410-224-5890 VADM Ingersoll retired, he was occasionfor immediate assistance. ally in New York City, where I lived and Final Honors worked as a lawyer. So many years later I had the happy occasion of lunch with We have received the painful news of the "Slim" at India House. He still had the loss of two more of our own. Classmate watch. All the best. Ken Philip Cameron Diem is reported to have died in October of 2001; no further data is Bob Gatewood signs in from Florida: available. John Alexander Logan H died Marilyn and I are proud to announce on 7 April 2002, and a fuller obituary will that the eldest of our 36 grandchildren has just published his first novel, entitied The be found in "Last Call."

Sound of the Trees.

The daughter of deceased Classmate Tom Reviews include: "Taking its tide from Bowen advises us that her mother, Mrs. a Robert Frost poem, this engrossing lyriPatricia Bowen, died in February of this cal novel marks the debut of a writer of year; and close on the heels of the passing great promise".. ."An extraordinary debut of Classmate Andy Sansom, we now hear that brings together a hypnotic quest, a that his widow, former LTJG (NC) Marion thrilling Western, and an unforgettable Sansom followed him in death last April love story." "Affecting yet unsentAnd from Classmate Arthur L. "Danny" imental... marks the arrival of a vital new literary voice."

Child: I'm saddened to inform you that my Needless to say, I am especially proud beloved bride of nearly 56 years (June 7, that this author is named Robert Payne 1946), Thursia Irish "Sue" Child died on Gatewood III! Classmates will enjoy reading this fascinating story. Bob Gatewood 18 April after a long and brave struggle against lung cancer. Mother of five boys, Shirley and Dick Beane, packing up to go top-notch tennis and golf contestant and North, report: witty companion over all my career and .. .sending you a photo and note. You reretirement, she'll be deeply missed by all member we stopped writing for a while who knew her. Sincerely, "Danny" after someone made the remark "Oh, you're the one who is always writing in

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Shipmate]" I've changed my philosophy and figure if they feel that way, they don't have to read it!...

Anyway, to brighten your day—a photo of us with Ellen and Lou Marckesano at their condo in Fort Pierce, FL. Unfortunately, Ellen was taking the photo, so you can't see her! We had just retumed to Port Canaveral from a Caribbean cmise with my sister and her husband, celebrating their 50th anniversary, and spent the night with the Marckesanos. A lovely spot right on the ocean. Much talking and reminiscing. Ellen had arranged breakfast out next moming with dear friends of ours from our days at SUNY at Potsdam, NY—a lovely brunch. My birthday was last month, and received a special unexpected gift from Bernie Scoles. It seems that last May while at the Reunion in San Diego, Ed Scoles had seen this apron covered with lighthouses from all over the U.S. In one comer was the Isles of Shoals light which is right off the coast at Portsmouth, NH, where Dick and I grew up. He thought of me and bought it almost a year ago. Of course, now that he's gone, it is even more special!

Enough break from packing!—next time you hearfromus will probably be by email from the island. Sincerely. Shirley and Dick

Dick and Shirley Beane with Lou Marckesano, at Lou's place on the beach in Florida Party Hearty!

The calendar may tell us that it's summer, but the Spring Flings are still big news in '47 Land.

On die West Coast, the San Diego Irregulars convened as plarmed on 25 April for the first annual gathering of the "Old Geezers and Geezerettes," a combination of the Classes of '45, '46, and '47, who first knew each other as First Class, Youngsters, and Plebes in 1943. Bill Russell, representing the Plebes of '47, organized the affair and invited those of our First and Third Class in the area, with their ladies, to a no-host get-together to booze, schmooze, and lunch at Morgan Run Resort. A total of 66 convivial souls enjoyed the occasion.

From '45 came June Baldwin, Muriel and Ray Bates, Beth and Ed Behm, Elayne Gambrill, Louise and Al Giorgis, Ann and Sam Gorsline, Pat Gowan, Pat Hannifin, Raye and Bob Lenson, Ann and Bob McCrory, and Joann Riley.

'46 was represented by Janet and Ted Dibble, Harriet and Ed ElUs, Frances and Bob Gautier, Bill Henningsen, Louanna and Robie Robeson, and Bob Wertheim.

Shipmate, July-August 2002

From '47 there were: Rosemary and Bernie Bandish. Cita and Jim Barry, Anne and Dick Beaubien, Hilda Bridges witii Jim Berry, Rosemary and Dick Brown, Lou Guertin with Barbara Kendall, Mary and Bob Howe, Frankie and Walt Krstich, Rosemary and Matty Matthews, Pat and Nick Nicholson, Betty and Bill Nivison, Gloria (McNulty) Ortega, Maggie and Bill Patton, Jack Richter, Vicki and Haley Rogers, Hank Ruppel, Billie and Bill Russell, Marta and Foster Schuler, Sybil and Jim Stockdale, Georgie and John Van Sickle, and Sally Working with Pat Mason.

Cocktails were enjoyed as Plebes and Upperclass swapped memories, sea stories, and sheer lies on the sun-drenched pool deck. Following a great lunch. Bill Russell welcomed all hands and read messages from several who were unable to attend. He then solicited comment from all present, and there was unanimous agreement that the event should be repeated next year.

'47 was allowed to carry on throughout the affair.

San Diego; Gloria McNulty Ortega and Nick Nicholson

Norfolk; Les and Connie Pomeroy

San Diego; L to r; Bob Gautier '46, Nick Nicholson, Francis Gautier, and Pat Nicholson

San Diego: Bill Russell and Sybil Stockdale

San Diego: Al ('45) and Louise Giorgis

San Diego: L to r: Louanna Robeson ('46), Marta and Foster Schuler Norfolk; Curly Weber

San Diego; Bill Patton Shipmate, July-August 2002

Norfolk; Dar Kiehl and Hank Munnikhuysen admire the '47 quilt

Meanwhile, back on the shores of the Lafayette River in Norfolk, the Hampton Roads outpost of our August Class on 20 April held its annual spring dinner dance at the Norfolk Yacht and Country Club. Called to order by their organizer, Lou Larcombe, the group had cocktails overlooking the saiUng piers and the Ehzabeth River, then sat down to a magnificent dinner, followed by dancing for the terpsichoreally inclined. The Class was joined by a group of eight couplesfromthe Class of 1950, and their spokesman, CAPT Ray Barber '50, commented on their pleasure at being in "such distinguished company."

Classmates present were Virginia and Dan Bailey, Jean and Tom Brenner, Ouida and Ward Byington, Jean and Bus Cobean, Shirley and Bill Crowe, Len and Ted Davis, Betty and Bo Heininger, Dot and Bob Hirsch, Dar and Elmer Kiehl, Lou Larcombe, Audrey and Al Maynard, Dolores and Hank Munnikhuysen, Connie and Les Pomeroy, Trudy Schaefer, Chet Shaddeau, and Curly Weber, The Crowes had as guests their daughter Bambi and her husband Brian Covall '81.

An eyecatcher displayed during the evening was a beautiful Blue and Gold USNA 1947 quilt designed and made by the mother of Will Costantini '85 and presented by her to Chet Shaddeau, who sponsored Will during his stay at the Academy. Both it and views of your celebrant Classmates may be seen in the photos close by this article.

Quick Takes Ben Terrell, in North Carolina, went and did it! He made the move I have recommendedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and continue to recommendâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to all of you who have not yet done it. He now is a Life Member of the Alumni Association, with all the perks that attach, and it's rime for the rest of you! Note that the 87

annual dues for those who are yearly members will soon increase. The Life Membership will notl—And our email listing, CYBERSEVERN47, now boasts 262 participants. Among the recent sign-ons are Bo Eagle and Del Grantham, ff you are on the net, you should be on our Ust—^but you have to do it, not we. Just send a msg to us at stadir@erols.com, and let me know you want in!—And while we are on the subject of your writing in—I haven't had word of any new Vanity Plates in a long while. If you have Class-oriented vanity plates on your car, let us know—better yet, have somebody take a photo of you with the plates showing, and we'U pubUsh it ...Olga and Nat Heller stopped by Annapolis in April, ttaveling with old friends Electra and Lou Scliris '45. Nat also recently canvassed Classmates via CYBERSEVERN47 for a replacement cursor for his Plebe-issue K&E sliderule. Within 24 hours, Clare Gower came up with Bob Gower's sUpstick, and the problem was solved out of hand!.. .Several Classmates called or wrote in to say that they saw Jack Stephens on TV at the inttoduction of celebrities after the Masters golf Tournament. See you next montii! —CHS

Scott, if he lasts (it may enable us to Beat 55th Reunion plans. Every now and then, a Army). Seriously, do check out the USNA surprise. A note came in from Ben connection and see what's there, stay tuned, Damberg's widow's daughter responding to the 55tii Reunion update letter, saying that he and send Dick your email address.

While we are on official stuff, here is your died 30 November 2000. That one we missed. update on the Class Endowment Fund. From the daughter, Cathy McDonough: Ben and Janet were married in '93 and Warren Graham, Chairman of the Comenjoyed travel and visiting until he suffered mittee, reports that the Class has reached the a stroke in September 1996. Fortunately, Ben $1.9 miUion level, with less than $100,000 and mom had made a trip back to USNA, remaining to achieve our $2M goal. Each which rekindled many memories for Ben Classmate whose address is known received, and was a thrill for my mother. Ben died at in June, a letter providing status and progress home in the lakefront cabin in Alberta, toward our goal while requesting additional Canada, which he loved so very much. donations from aU to help wrap up this imporJ a c k L e D o u x p r o v i d e s a prostate tant and laudable endeavor. In particular, we medical update: are encouraging contributions from ClassIt has now been over two years since I had mates who have overlooked contributing. the radioactive seed implant and they do a PSA Some 70% of the Class, notably including every six months. My latest was 0.2, down some widows, have generously provided these from 0.3. So far so good. If anyone has prostotals. With only a year remaining before our tate problems, give me a ring; 540-953-1400.

Joe Benton furrushes an update on his Class gift is presented to the Academy during the 55th Reunion, the goal of 100% participa- doings, in connection with his report that he tion is yet attainable. Now is the time for ev- lost his Class ring, and after a year, ordered ery Class member to insure that he is part of a new one, only to find the old one in the our Class Legacy. Any monetary gift is pocket of a seldom-worn pair of ttousers a gratefully accepted. Join your Classmates week after the arrival of its replacement. He and together let's make our participation is offering the new one for sale, make an offer, price negotiable. The new one cost $1,360. unanimous, recognizing that '"48 is great."

Joe Benton updates: The 10 May Class Luncheon happened as I was reclassified to CEC because I had scheduled, and guest speaker was football a degree in civil engineering, with help from Coach Paul Johnson, who, in spite of the the public works officer at the Academy usual daunting schedule, filled us with hope while I was teaching marine engineering.

Annual Membership: 22% and excitement, especially in view of What a great tour that was! About 15 of us Life Membership: 53% home games with North Carolina State, were called back to teach. I resigned in Northwestern, Duke, Rice, Connecticut, '54 and went with Exxon in Baton Rouge.

Sec'y; CDR Sumner K. Moore, USN (Ret.) and away-home games, Notre Dame in Later I bought a door company, had a 11 Seastones Drive Baltimore, and Army at the Meadowlands. wonderful time, traveled a lot and finally Portsmouth, RI 02871 Paul is a convincing guy, starting out on sold out in '96. Still working part-time in 401-846-2875; e; sk48moore@aol.com course and all ahead full. There's hope. Beat doors and frames, and playing better golf This is a double issue, and although I sus- Armyl We had 45 at the luncheon, and in all the time. If I live long enough I may pected there would not be much information addition to the folks we generally see, two be able to shoot my age. I married this time, I think we will have a pretty full returning Classmates appeared who are Marjorie Black of Beaufort, SC, had four column. In the June column, we opened with now in the area, Ernie Castle, and Harry children and fifteen grandchildren, and am a discussion on the Class email situation, and Lee with his wife. Peg. Dave Carruth still married to this wonderful gal. We asked you to send along your address to Dick took some snapshots. went to the 50th and had a lot of fun, but I Scott (rscott57@erols.com), and he reports barely recognized my three-year roomI had a report from Bill Newell. mate, Dick Fenn and Dick Bates, who having received some, even now in early I wish to report the sad news of the death designed our Class Crest. I was really imJune. Meanwhile, Dick took part in a "workof Dr. Hugh Sanders, MD, on 30 May pressed with the changes at the Academy shop" at Navy aimed at helping Class 2002, from complications from a stroke. and had a lump in my throat the whole time.

His funeral was held on 4 June at Riverside websiters, if any. He came back with docuWell Paul Riley, who over the years has Cemetery in Riverside, CA. He is surments and determination along with assorted probably written as many letters as any vived by his wife, Theresa Sanders, a son, misgivings. However, what the Alumni Classmate, but none lately, is back on board. and a daughter.

Association is setting up has potential for He joins our auxiliary medical department.

Hugh was in the Eighth Company, and was providing useful Classmate info. They I hope it is okay to use our column to pronow carry name, address, phone number, a life member. I don't know what his mote worthy causes if there's no financial and email, soon to be expandable to spouse, medical specialty was. involvement.

I'll start with the M. D. AnderRetha and Bill Newell Uve in Palos Verdes, business, military, education, and other info. son Cancer Center here in Houston, which CA, unless they've moved recently.

Log on to www.usna.com and click Alumni if we can mist my last two PSAs has made In the May column, I reported a found only, register, get yourself a password, and me a survivor With all the radiation and see what is available now. Sign up for life- Class of '48 miniature in Arlington, VA. It hormones, there were side effects, one time email forwarding for life members. We is being kept in the Alumni Association Ring being an inguinal hernia, repaired last wiU also soon be able to poU the Class regard- Bank. No one has claimed it.

November. If you ever need external raIn updating the Class address and roster, diation and can't get to Anderson, at least ing stuff we never needed to know before. go somewhere with the exotic IMRT equipWe'U be in touch as this develops, through Ben Reams continues faithfully to keep ment. My second plug is die GHW Bush the perseverance and perspicacity of Dick things on frack, especially with regard to the Presidential Library at TX A&M campus.

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which Evelyn and I visited this spring.

Most interesting was the naval aviation exhibit including a full size TBF/TBM hanging over a large model of a CVL. Having flown both the F6F and TBM off narrow sister ship MONTEREY, it was easy to relate. The rest of the place is great and worth a trip or a detour. Third is the

the lungs. In spite of being placed in life support at the hospital almost immediately, he did not survive. From the San Diego Union-Tribune obituary, I have gleaned some details of his life.

He was born in Bayonne, NJ, He went to sub school and served in Corsair. He resigned in 1953 and worked for KearfottMISSOURI Memorial. Tom Hayward is a General Precision in New Jersey and North director and I am a charter member. In Carolina, subsequently founding Ceramic '49 we had nine Classmates in Mo inMagnetics in Fairfield, NJ where he was cluding Chapline, Gene Kelly, Lipschutz, President and Chairman. Later, he was also Mertz, Oberreider, O'Reilly, Sprince, President of Tranetics, Inc, in Escondido.

Zacharias, and myself. I trust all are or He is survived by his wife of 17 years, soon will be members, $35, Box 6339, Honolulu 96818. With the current issue Florence. He was preceded in death by his of the glossy magazine. Broadside, you first wife, Edith, and leaves a son, two get my (slightly edited) article on the Mk daughters, and eight grandchildren.

Well, we lost another Classmate, Chuck 37 director fatal accident when MIDN Greg was in the 12th Company, and he and Schneeman, on 28 March, at home in Florence regularly attended reunions and Richard Martinelli '50, was crushed by Franklin, NC, of lung cancer. Ben Reams homecomings. My records show they were an uncontrolled rangefinder beam. Zack and I were part of the unsuccessful rescue had a note from his wife, Pat, with the bad at the 45th, the 48th in Monterey, the 50th, attempt. I was recorder for the investiganews, but she was thankful that he was sick and '92 Homecoming. I know there were lots tion and recently found my copy of the only a couple of weeks. A New Yorker, he of others. They will be missed. A funeral proceedings. Last, let me boost the Naval Uved in Franklin 22 years. He retired from service was held on 12 June. Classmates Institute's new book. Beside Me Still, a the Marine Corps as a lieutenant colonel, and Neely, Stone, Humphrey, and Christoph atmemoir of love and tragedy in Worid War received a Purple Heart in Korea. Chuck was tended along with (Ilhuck Gorder, who gave n involving two USNA '36 Classmates in the Seventh Company along with Ben a nice homily. There will be a memorial and shipmates. Admittedly biased, I highly Reams, and the three of us were in the 10th service in New Jersey and interment in recommend it. The writer was my friend Company Plebe Year. Chuck was always Annapolis in mid-July. and first cousin, Elizabeth Shaw. She was laid back and easy-going, with a huge smile. first married to Van Perkins '36, and then I also must report another San Diego area He is survived by Pat, his wife of 52 years, Classmate death. Joe Deavenport, who reafter his death at sea, to Jim Shaw '36, four sons and a daughter, five grandchildren, signed after Youngster Year (11th Company), who had lost his wife to illness. Anyone and a great-grandchild. widowed should appreciate it especially. died peacefuUy at his home in Pacific Beach The history, based on letters, is great exDave Marder sends us a fine photo of after compUcations from an earUer stioke. He cept it mistakenly credits Navy with a win three guys who may be needing a knee tuck went on to Texas Tech where, in 1948, he met at the 1945 A-N Game. Between hussoon. There they are on the links at Punta and married his wife, Mary Jo, and got an bands, Bettsy, a good-looking 26-year-old Gorda, FL, in their shorts with extra long elecfrical engineering degree. He worked in brought me a cake in early 1945. She noted golf clubs, Mike Ames, Dave, and Jim electronics throughout his life, and ran his obvious stares walking across the Yard and Ahem. No mention of scores. But even bet- own consulting company, Electio Design, for T-Court, but admitted it really was encourter is the group shot with wives, Rose Ahem, 37 years. He is survived by his wife, a son, aging for her. Of course, later I had to exthree daughters, and seven grandchildren.

Nancy Marder, and Margie Ames. plain to several First Class why as a Plebe He was a devoted husband and father, a I was dragging this doll.

Dick Scott had an email from Pappy brilliant and respected engineer, and a I spoke with Diana Keenan on the phone McCord along with his email address, heck of a gardener. He will be forever today (12 June). She wanted Classmates to worth quoting: missed. know that Paul K e e n a n , who has After getting chewed out for not subParkinson's, has been through a bout of Ernie Castle, who has moved intotiieWashmitting my email, I decided I'd better get pneumorua and infections which put him in ington general area, MechanicsviUe, VA, close on the stick. Everything going well out Georgetown Hospital for three weeks, and to Richmond, sent along an interesting letter: here in Solvang, CA. Mary K. allowed me now finds him in The Fairfax Nursing CenJeanie and I have just had two great days to retire when I hit 75 (three years ago) so I ter, rehab floor, where he is leaming to overat the Academy. The BOQ is now 99am now a man of leisure devoted to nothing come some of the bad effects of all that. His years-old and the plumbing complains except staying alive. Gad but it's tough to spirits are high and he knows healing is hapsometimes of arthritis, but we had a comget old, doing a lot of world-wide traveling pening. By the time you read this, he wiU fortable set of rooms. Our hosts, two and visiting my kids all over the West. We surely be home. former students of mine, arranged for us get to the mid-West once in a while so we to watch the noon meal formation and do get to see Betty and Shim (Shimshak), march-in from the steps of Bancroft Hall, Herewith some news from Ben Reams on and in San Diego two to three times a year a first for us, and then to have lunch in the the 55th Reunion front. All 130 rooms at the mess. It was the first time I'd dined there and see Jane and Harvey Humphrey and Hotel Barcelo are reserved, but there have been with a lady since our Ring Dance. We were whoever else is available. Looking canceUations. You can try 410-266-3131, and astonished to have our presence as guests forward to seeing all the troops in 2003. cite the Class of '48 Reunion, 5-9 June, or call read off during announcements. In the I have some very sad and shocking news the Radisson Hotel at 410-224-3150, citing tiie evening I was the guest speaker for a dinReunion. Plan to join. There is plenty of room from Escondido, CA, which was initially ing-in. Did we have them when we were at all our events. Current deposits indicate passed along to me by email from Chris here? (no). My talk was "old tales retold," 272 persons coming, but all counties haven't Christoph in San Diego on 7 June. Greg and I don't deny that some patina had been Lang's wife, Florence, called him to say that been heard from. added to them over the years. Jeannie says Greg had died that aftemoon as a result of a Hungnam on Christmas Eve 1950 gets two Some sad news. Duke Jack Rose passed fall in the shower several days before. Apdegrees colder every time I talk about it. away on 25 March 2002 in Nashville, TN, parenfly he broke some ribs which punctured Shipmate, July-August 2002

after a long illness. Bom in Detroit, he attended Duke before entering USNA. As I recall, he turned back from the Class of '47, graduating with ' 4 8 A . He served in ROOSEVELT (CVB-42), and coached football at NAPS Bainbridge and Newport. When he left the Navy he joined the shoe business with the General Shoe Company, later Genesco. He became group vice president for marketing for Genesco and served on its board for many years. He was very active in Nashville charitable work and was an elder in the Westminister Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Anne Allen Kennedy Rose, three sons, and three grandchildren.

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by practicing shallow breathing throughout the evening, I was able to wear my white service uniform for thefirsttime in a decade. The Midshipmen were a splendid group. The Navy and Marine Corps will remain in good hands. One "fact of life" event: The conunander who is the Battalion Officer is the son of one of our Plebes.

Dick Sprince sent a great group photo of most of the '48s gathering in Annapolis at the Robert Means Thompson Society luncheon on 12 April. Shipmate preempted us and put the shot intiieJune issue, but in case you missed it, here it is again. Left to right, you should recognize Art Markel, Charlie Heid, Eddie Welch, Nancy and Warren Graham, Marguerite Heid, Jean Sprince, Anne Markel, and Dick Sprince. Members of the Society are those who have arranged estate planned gifts to the Academy.

On departing, it seems in addition to too many departing Classmates, we are beginning to look like the Johns Hopkins Medical Letter. However, I think such info is useful to the sender and reader if not overdone. I shall continue to edit appropriately. Meanwhile, stay well.

A group of '48ers at the Robert Means Thompson Society lunch 12 April 2002

Annual Membership: 30% Life Membership: 50% Ernie Castle, Libby and Cab Davis i^L

Lee, Dick Munly, Bill Shipman

Pres; John F. Barrow Sec'y; RADM Ralph Ghormley, USN (Ret) P.O. Box 10262, McLean, VA 22102-8262 p: 703-351-0964; f: 703-351-5864; e: rmghormley@aol.com

Correspondence: Washington The Washington group lunched at the Army-Navy Country Club on 9 April. Attendees included: John Barrow, Jack Benoit, Bill Bryan, Ken Carr, Red Cobb, Bob Coontz, John Draim, Fred Grabowsky, C.M.C. Jones Jr., Pete Klein, Graham

Leonard, Jim McVoy, Andy Nelson, Gene Reiher, Paul Riegert, Bob Smith, Pete Swanson, and Barkley Wood. Pete proudly announced that he is a new grandfathergrandson doing well. Graham Leonard delved into his extensive on-site experience to talk about the Middle East situation. A broader discussion ensued regarding a minireunion involving Ham Perkins, Jim McVoy, Bob Gilliland, and Fred Grabowsky. Keep tuned.

The Washington group lunched at the Army-Navy Country Club on 14 May luncheon. Present were John Barrow, Reynolds Beckwith, Jack Benoit, Bob Coontz, Ralph Ghormley, Fred Grabowsky, Bill Guthrie, Chas Haskell, C.M.C. Jones Jr., Peter Klein, Jim McVoy, Mort Neely, Andy Nelson, Cal Roberts, Pete Swanson, Red Tolbert, and Barkley Wood. Pete advised that he is heading west in June for a squadron reunion and to Washington state for his grandson's graduation from high school.

To celebrate the 53rd anniversary of our graduation, the following gathered at Molly Barrow's elegant colonial (early 19th century) home in Somerset, VA: Lois and John Alvis, Anne and John Bajus, Flo and John Barrow, Molly Barrow, Jackie and Bart Bartholomew, Betty and Reynolds Beckwith, Rose Marie and Jack Benoit, Betty and Bill Callaghan, Char and Luke Capone, Rick Claytor, Dianne and Red Cobb, Rita and Karl Cook, Nancy and Al Frost, Ralph Ghormley, Bill Geowey, Dolores and Charlie Haskell, Chuck Hotchkiss, Jean and Bud Ince, Sue and Jerry Jones, Andy Nelson, Eileen and Cal Roberts, John Sieck, De Ette and Pete Swanson, Silvy and Bob Titus (who won the award for having come the farthestNevada), Lou and Red Tolbert, John Vice, Ursula and Voss Vosseler, and Peggy and Barkley Wood.

Sumner Moore, Glenys and John Dyer '49; L to r: Haskell, Ghormley, Titus, Sieck, and Vice

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'49: L to r; standing: Barrow, Cook, and Benoit; seated: Nelson, Hotchkiss, and Incc

through to and from Tuscaloosa for a visit with their son there. Jim McVoy is in the process of moving back to his hometown of Birmingham and joined the others at the lake. A good time was had by all and there was so much to talk about, it was hard to get a word in edgewise, as anyone familiar with this group will understand.

Grabowsky (who understands the real world): "This is for one of your slow news periodsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Ham is jealous of his name not appearing in Shipmate often enough."

Ham writes: Margy and I just got the pictures taken during your visit. We had such a wonderful time with both of you, plus Bob and Jimmy. It was such fun swapping old sea stories and looking back over a great friendship that goes back 57 years. Fred, you kept the Class of '49 laughing during the Dark Ages at the Academy and you haven't changed a bit. I am enclosing a picture of the group along with a picture of my 18th grandchild, Lorenzo Soprani.

'49; Class luncheon

Bajus and Beckwith Tidewater Don Traeblood wrote that We had a good tumout at the Fish House on 29 April â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Jim and Pat Linder plus eight of us locals and wives. (Sec'y note: pictures next issue). The Linders said they had a great time. Two days later on 1 May we had a "stag" party at the same place, and seven or eight of us made that one, too. Twice in the same week!

I made a reservation at Uncle Louie's at 12 p.m. on 5 June for the regular "First Wednesday of the Month" luncheon.

Arul] Jack Magee is organizing our summer baseball outing for the afternoon game on 13 June. Tides vs. Rochester.

12:15 p.m. game time. Beat Army! (Or anybody).

Greater New York Don Lister ( D ' ^ L I S 5 5 @ aol.com) wrote: This is to report a '49 Class luncheon which was held at the Williams Club in New York City on 19 April. In attendance were back row: Dave Sprague, Rick Taylor, Elliott Schuman, Bill Bacchus, Paul Laric, and Don Lister; front row: Dick

Glickman, Tom Seelye, Ted Annenberg, and Fred Horan. As usual, a good time was had by all. A few twice told sea stories and some new jokes. Our next luncheon is scheduled in October. Anyone not on the mailing list who would like to attend can contact me on line or at 516-680-6446.

A great picture appears above.

Here and There I received three letters and a note from the luncheon regarding the Alabama Assembly.

Each said his was the accurate version. Because the secretary cannot choose which is right, here are all versions.

Jim McVoy: Ham and Margie Perkins hosted a roommate and Classmate get-together at their beautiful lakeside lodge just south of Birmingham, AL, in March. Bob Gilliland was in Alabama to deliver a lecture to an AIAA gathering in Huntsville about his days as first test pilot of the Mach 3 SR-71 while at Lockheed and swung down to visit Ham, his roommate of four years.

Fred and Laila Grabowsky were driving

Lorenzo and Ham As a note of interest my son-in-law, Filippo, is receiving a medal for heroism from the French govemment. He saved the life of a young French mother, bent upon suicide when she drove her car off the dock into the deep waters of the Mediterranean near Villefranche. After several dives to rescue her he finally got the door open and got her, unconscious, out of her car and saved her life...

Pete Swanson sent on the following picture of the USNA 1949 celebration of "Secretary's Day."

: L to I. lAili. Ham, Jim, and Fred Shipmate, July-August 2002

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L to r: Benoit, Ghormle>, Swanson, and Nelson Al Frost wrote that Ed Page was in a serious accident on his boat in St. Martin when he was blown into the water by an explosion of propane (cooking gas). He sustained several fractured vertebrae, was tteated at the local hospital before being flown to Boston. Al talked to him on 1 June and advises that he can walk a little, but is weak after the long period of immobility, ff the results of a recent c-scan are favorable, he will start physical therapy the week of 3 June. Both he and his doctors are upbeat and optimistic. He wfil be staying with his daughter (address 67 Yale Road, Pembroke, MA 02359; 781-294-4699).

Emile Achee wrote the following: I just retumed from competing in the FINA World Championships for Masters Swimming in Christchurch, New Zealand.

It was a short trip because Joan, after traveling and living overseas for so many years avoids the chore of packing, long lines at airport, and living out of a suitcase. I too am beginning to share her feelings. Something under 3,000 swimmers showed up. Once while sitting in the assembly area, one USA swimmer on my left discovered the Japanese swimmer on my right and he had flown Corsairs and Zeros over New Guinea. "You must have been the guy that got away," I am sure was being thought by each. With the passage of time, I am apparentiy outliving some of the competition. I medalled with a fifth place in the 400 meter free and a seventh place in the 200 free. I came in 12th and 13th respectively in the 50 and 100 free, I recommend a visit to New Zealand.

Christchurch is a spotless city, with its own Avon river meandering though the city center. Gardens and flowers abound, friendly people, great food, and a super exchange rate. If you like to ski they even have their Southem Alps on the South Island. I continue to work toward my BA in French. Joan is great. She exercises rigorously and is as pretty as ever. We are enjoying the opportunities to share days together. I must admit at times she wonders why I continue to gamble on the stock market. Please note the term is gamble, not invest. We enjoyed having Molly Barrow stop by on her way to cruise the south Pacific with her daughter, Mary. Jim Ferrero will join our family for celebrating Joan's 75th at Warner Hot Springs

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Ranch. All children and our fourteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren are doing well.

Ed McQuiston sent in the following: Our AF Classmates don't surface often, so I was very pleased when Bob Gilliland accepted an invitation to speak to our SIR (Sons in Retirement) group here in Palo Alto on 17 April. Bob went into the AF on graduation, along with my neighbor.

Bob Finnigan. He was a combat jet pilot in Korea and later became a test pilot for Lockheed for 15 years. He worked closely with Kelly Johnson, Lockheed's greatest aeronautical designer and founder of the "Skunk Works." Gilliland became the main test pilot for the secret SR-71 Blackbird, a plane that still holds the world speed record at Mach 3.2. Bob is 6 foot, 3 inches and 195 pounds but was able to influence the cockpit design to fit his size.

He is on the speakers circuit around the country talking on the Supersonic Age, Kelly Johnson and the Skunk Works, and Test Piloting. He holds the Kincheloe award as the top test pilot by the Society of Experimental Test Pilots. He received a standing ovation for his presentation.

years ago. His widow, Susan, can be reached at 5803 Alsfrum Drive, Port Orange, FL 32127; 3 8 6 - 3 0 4 - 3 0 3 2 . Services were planned for Saturday, 4 May. Address Changes Our long awaited directory is now in the hands of the Alumni Association, which will produce an up-to-date reprise of the preseM directory, including email addresses for the 281 Classmates who have reported them.

Your secretary attended a meeting of the USNA Alunmi Association database staff on 31 May and they are soUciting individual Alumni to update address listings. Those who have computers can visit www.usna .com, cUck on the Alunmi Only section, register, get a password, and then update their profile. (I am already trying to mtegrate what I have with them so that they can produce future directories or mailing Usts on call.)

This database wiU also provide mailing information for Shipmate and other Alumni Association matters. If you do not wish to participate in this, let me know and I will keep your information confidential. Please review the directory when you get it and let me know any changes so I can put out an update next year.

Excerpt of the month: "A prime candidate for natural deselection."

Nothing Could Be Finer Than To Be A Forty-Niner!

50 Ed McQuiston, Bob Gilliland, and Bob Finnigan Pete Williams advises tiiat in the June issue picture of the group assiduously attending their arduous duties in GLENNON or LARSON the Midshipman ontiieleft is his good friend, George Pierce Wood, from Arcadia, FL. George now fives m Tampa. His wife was a college friend of Jean WilUams.

Robert Selle writes that he joined Paul Riegert for a meeting of the Carabao and later for a defense seminar which highUghted naval gunfire support to soften up unfriendly enemy shores, a subject in which they are both well versed.

Robert and Paul Losses Phil Thom called to advise that our Classmate Harry "Tom" Thurber died in his sleep on 27 April. A long time resident of Chicago, he had moved to Florida several

Annual Membership: 26% Life Membership: 52%

Pres: RADM Roy Snyder, USN (Ret) 3921 Colonel Ellis Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304 h; 703-823-2464; f; 703-823-4467; e: roydl314@aol.com Chief Fund Raiser; J. Richard Powell Jr. 8123 Dunsinane Court, McLean, VA 22102 703-893-4583 or 1-866-859-4362 Exec. Sec'y; Larry Hawkins 3916 Linda Lane, Annandale, VA 22003 h; 703-573-4256; f: 703-573-1661 (call first) e; llhawkinsl@juno.com Con. Sec'y: CAPT Wayne L. Jensen, USN (Ret) 499 Skyhill Court, Chula Vista, CA 91910 h: 619-421-6756; e; wayneljensen@cox.net Charlie Cooper's book is being pubUshed as this article airs. His coverage of Ufe at the Academy in the period just after World War II will bring many memories to the minds of Classmates and they may wonder, "Why didn't I put my thoughts into print?"

Cheers and Tears will be a must read for any attuned to tiie fraditions of the Navy, the Corps, and the Academy.

Tom McGlaughlin assures tiiat preparing for the 55tii reunion of the Class in Hawaii involves a high degree of cooperation among the locals in Hawaii. These pictures show our '50 counterparts preparing for mailings Shipmate, July-August 2002

Debbie Martin, Tom McGlaughlin, and Bill Martin stuffing envelopes while seated in the lovely dining room of Cliff and Elaine Skinner

Sam Doak checks in from Greenville, TN, and reports that he is still a Blue & Gold Officer and this year two young men from his local area accepted appointments to USNA and they entered the Academy in June. Lois and Pharo Phelps flew in from Califomia to attend a grandson's high school graduation from Oak Ridge High School.

'50; Cliff and Elaine Skinner, Ray Engle, and Moana McGlaughlin folding and stuffing envelopes

Pharo Phelps and Sam Doak

'50: After the mailing is folded, stuffed, sorted, and ready for the post office, the Hawaii contingent pose in the home of Cliff and Elaine Skinner Our Chairman, Claire Engle is seated in the back row on the right

that will be sent to all Classmates and to the wives of deceased Classmates. They all send appropriate greetings from the land of Don Ho with Aloha and Tiny Bubbles.

Pharo Phelps, Emily Doak, and John Phelps at Phelp's aircraft in Greenville, TN

Barney and Rosemarie Barnette sorting the mailing by state

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Steve McClaran, the fastest man in town when it comes to sticking stamps

In an article in the Iowa City Press-Citizen, the sports editor, Ryan Suchomel, points out in headlines that "Jeni Fmdden shows what role models are all about." In comparing Jeni to the likes of Barry Bonds, David Wells, and Allen Iverson, he makes the argument that in the age of selfish, primaDonna athletes, it takes some searching to find true sports role models. Jeni is West High's senior distance mnner and has accumulated all sorts of honors at the prep level and in spite of hip flexor injuries has continued to contribute in full measure to her team's winnings. With her sports scholarship to Michigan University it may mean they will get one less candidate for pro-football under Title IX, but it is a pleasure to 93

leam of the existence of a tme role model. We wish the best of good fortune to Jeni in coUege sports and, oh yes, congratulations to grandma and grandpa, Judy and Mark Frudden.

Dick Martin and Stan Neander who recently birdied the difficult signature hole at the East Lake Countty Club point out that the golfing recognition really goes to Cecil Kempf who won the Coronado Men's Club President's Cup 2002 championship with a two day total of 130. Of course, one can play golf the year round in San Diego so the '50 group does well for a bunch of 70 year-plus gents. Then not to be outdone the Down East '50 group chips-in from Hilton Head with notice that the Roy Snyder and Frank Carter couples were presented with ttophies of golf towels from the Shipyard Plantation Golf Resort for gross scores of 67. It was a scramble event and the Snyders and Carters announce they are ready to take on aU comers.

Ray Barber '47 reminds that the Class of '47 came through with their offer to invite '50 to their dinner/dance at the Norfolk Yacht Club on 20 April. Attendees were: Shirley and Dick Fox, Sue and Bill Grigg, Pat and Tom Mulligan, Marilyn Jones and George Jessen, Elaine and Jim DiNardo, Alice and Fred Edwards, Ulla and Cliff Hopkins, and Jeanne and Ray Barber. The band played "their kind" of music and Ray adds that it was mighty fine being the youngsters at this sort of affair one more time. The next function for the Hampton Roads group of' 50 was at Ron Kelley's porch party in June.

What do you do when you find a Class of 1950 Class ring is offered for sale on the Intemet? Well, first you foUow it closely and try to determine who has it for sale. The retum of the ring to the Academy seemed a worthwhile endeavor. Roy Snyder received all kinds of advice over the web and we went ahead participating in the bidding. After a vaUant effort, the price was bid extremely high and we were forced to back out. It tumed out that the ring was from the estate of a deceased Classmate and its ultimate fate is still unknown.

In Annapolis on 3 May for the luncheon meeting, they had John Cavanaugh, Ed Greenberg, Ed McLean, Jim Oberholtzer, Tom Rogers, Tom Ross, and Jim Wilkins.

They were anticipating the excitement of graduation week with all of the ceremonies, awards and P-rades. No mention of spring football practice, but Phil Ryan on a visit to Southem Califomia assures that there is a new winning spirit that has been installed in the Big Blue Team.

Murray Kaplan reports that his first-bom grandchild has graduated with a BA from Nazarene University in San Diego and will be an elementary school teacher. Alison Lee Beck and grandpa are both doing fine. With such an on-going need for qualified 94

teachers, it is fine to see Murray steering his granddaughter to such an honored profession.

You have probably afready read of the All Classes Homecoming Party 2002 in other sections of this issue of Shipmate, but the more salient part is the notice of the gathering in Alumni Hall on Friday, 27 September, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This is the part of the homecoming when Classes gather under their individual banners and one gets the chance to find old shipmates and friends of the various years. Assorted Midshipmen groups provide welcome and entertainment and you get to close the evening with the singing of Navy Blue & Gold. You can sign up onUne at www.usna.com/Events and in addition you wdU find sign-up forms in Shipmate.

Losses Dorothy Reid reports that her husband.

Col Jack Reid, of Alexandria,VA, passed away on 17 May after a long bout with cancer. Burial was in June in Arlington National Cemetery. John was director of acquisition at the Defense Nuclear Agency when he rethed in 1985. He served in the USAF until 1977. John is survived by his wife, Dorothy, two children, John of Bridgeport, CA, Cynthia Grissinger of TaU Timbers, MD, and five grandchildren.

Paul Riley '48 was a ship's officer on MISSOURI in 1949 when our Classmate, Richard A. Martinelli, was killed under a MK .37 rangefinder. Paul was recorder for the investigation of the incident and he has recently written an article on the unpleasant details. Those desiring a copy of his article may join MISSOURI Memorial Association, Box 6399, Honolulu, HI 96818, and request a copy of their current issue of their magazine. Broadside.

Howell P. Hoover died on 7 May in Nashville, TN. Graveside services were on 10 May 2002 at Forest Hill Cemetery in Franklin, TN. Howell was a doctor and practiced medicine in Memphis. He leaves behind his wife. Donna, a daughter, Susan Cook, three sons, Jeffery, Daniel, and Howell as well as six grandchildren. The family requests that memorials be sent to the American Diabetes Association.

Doris Smith has notified tiie Class that her husband, Robert E. Smith, passed away on 19 April 2002. More details not yet available.

The San Diego group were saddened by the loss of Kelly Hughes DeWitt, son of our Classmate, Birch DeWitt. A memorial Mass was conducted at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Carlsbad, CA on 6 May 2002.

John Brick has called with the sad news that our Classmate, Don Sattler, has died in Rapid City, SD. Class Gatherings In Washington, DC, for their luncheon on 2 May they had: Bill Diehl, Tom Ross, Bill

Rockey, John Cavanaugh, John Greenwood, Larry Hawkins, Bob Oliver, Law Kivlen, Bob Mandeville, Ward Lasley, Bob Shultz, Howard Portnoy, Charles Conlon, Jim Lynn, Rod Eyster, Milt Schultz, John McNally, and Jim Wilkins.

In San Diego for their first Friday meeting at the Mariner Club at the Naval Station we had: Dick Martin, Frank Cassilly, Gene Wisenbaker, Charlie Clark, Dick Smith, Bob Muck, Stan Neander, and Mark Fmdden. Wayne Jensen was at home tending to plumbing/flooding problems and his excuse for non attendance was accepted.

Many of the regular attendees were out of town, but no serious illnesses were reported.

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Pres: CAPT Robert H. Small, USN (Ret) 874 Coachway, Annapolis, MD 21401 p: 410-841-5167; e: rhsusna51@earthlink.net Vice Pres. and Class Fund Raiser: RADM Guy H.B. Shaffer, USN (Ret) 344 Martin's Cove Road, Annapolis, MD 21401 p: 410-757-9086; e: ghbs51usna@aol.com Corr. Sec'y; CAPT H.T. "Beau" Dietrich, USN (Ret) 9508 Woody Lane, Great Falls, VA 22066 p: 703-759-5006; e: Beau9pnt5@aol.com Treas: CAPT J.L. "Jay" Woodbury Jr., USN (Ret) 7515 Comith Drive, Alexandria, VA 22306 p: 703-768-3848; e: jaywood@juno.com

President's Comer The June Shipmate Class column stated that next year's West Coast Reurtion would be held at the San Diego Mission Valley Marriott. Shortly after the colunm was sent to the printer this was changed to the Sheraton Diego Hotel and Marina on Harbor Island, across from the San Diego Airport. The Harbor Island Hotel is the hotel listed in the 16 April mail out asking if you are planning to attend, and will be our hotel for the June 2003 'Tween Reunion.' If you have not yet informed John Tillson that you plan to join us, please do so now. It looks to be a great reunion.

At our Annual Class Meeting in May we elected Bob Dunn, Bill Marin, and Jim Mehl to our board of directors, and reelected Guy Shaffer, vice president. Beau Dietrich and Jay Woodbury remain as secretary and treasurer, respectively. Incumbent members of the board of directors are Dick Inman, Art Ismay, and George Patch. Outgoing board members Al Burkhalter, Jack Hamilton, and Bob Kalisch were recognized for thefr service to the Class. Also at the meeting, after a review of our fund raising effort, we mentioned the possibility of expanding our 55tii Reunion Class Gift to Shipmate, July-August 2002

include more tiiat the Gallery of Ships and Museum renovation. The board of directors and I would like to hear any suggestions that you have for additional Academy projects for us to consider.

On 20 May, at the Naval Academy's Dedication Ceremony, Guy and I presented the Class of 1951 Civifian Faculty Teaching Excellence Award to Professor Nancy Ellenberger (history), the MiUtary Faculty Teaching Award to Captain Melonie Tiechert, USAF (chemistty), and our new CiviUan Faculty Research Excellence Award to Professor Geoffery Price (mathematics).

I have invited them and their spouses to be our guests at our Homecoming Dinner Dance with the Class of '50 at the Officer's Club on 28 September.

Hope to see you at Homeconung and the diimer. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Bob Small

New board of directors; 1 to r; Bob Small, Bill Marin. George Patch, Guy Shaffer, Jim Mehl, Jay Woodbury. Dick Inman, Beau Dietrich, and Bob Dunn (missing Art Ismay)

owner of the airplane and is in the NFO seat.

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by RADM Si Ginder '16 and given to Ashby by Sam Ginder.

50th wedding anniversary; Dave and Doris Ferree

Annual Golf Outing In what is becoming an annual tradition, the Adlers, Cromwells, Dietrichs, and Fontaines met at Sunterra Plantation near Williamsburg for several days of fellowship and golf. The fellowship, as usual, was outstanding; the less said about the golf, the better. Suffice to say. Beau and Jack appreciated the annual golf lesson from Rich.

Maybe the tips and advice offered will last longer than a week this time.

The Red Baron lives: Ashby Reardon and Allen Wright

An apology is in order to Bill Hennessey for onutting his photo of the "Down-easter" Chapter of the Class. The picture taken last fall, if the pumpkins on the table can be a judge, include: Nancy and Bill McDonough, Bill and Barbara Hennessey, Jeanne and Bill Lowell, and Margery and John Orem.

The Down-easter Chapter Annual golf outing: Bob Adler, Rich Fontaine, Jack Cromwell, and Beau Dietrich Teaching Excellence Award; Guy Shaffer, Bob Small, Capt Melonie Tiechert, WSAF, VADM Jack Ryan, and Dean Bill Miller

The photograph below of Art and Mary Ismay with their son, LT David Ismay '93 and his fiancee, LT Penelope Donnelly '95 was taken last December. Since then Lieutenants Ismay and Donnelly were married last May in Newport, RI. David, a Rhodes Scholar and Navy Seal and his bride were instmctors at the Naval Academy at the time.

Holmbergâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Ruthling Wedding Several Classmates and their wives joined in the celebration of the wedding of Bill Holmberg and Anne Ruthling on 11 May in Haymarket, VA. The nuptials were performed by Bill's son, Eric. Groomsmen were Bill's other sons, Mark and Karl. Other attendants included Bill and Anne's grandchildren. Representing the Class were Joan and Jay Woodbury, Marie and Jack Grace, Sara and Pete Hilgartner, Ann and Beau Dietrich, and Deannie Thomas, representing Jerry Thomas as well as herself.

LT David Ismay, LT Penelope Donnelly, Art Ismay, and Mary Ismay

Doris and Dave Ferree celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on 27 December in Kona, HI. Dave and Doris now live in Redlands, CA. They were joined in Kona for the celebration and a two-week reunion and vacation by their five sons, four daughters-in-law, and nine grandchildren. All of whom live in Fairbanks, AK.

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Bill and Anne Holmberg

The Red Baron Lives Shown at the controls of a restored N3N is Ashby Reardon, the Class of '51 candidate for Red Baron. Allen Wright '61 is the

Golden Eagle Reunion Classmates Bob Dunn, By Fuller, and Bill Lawrence participated in the recent Golden Eagle Reunion held in Norfolk aboard THEODORE ROOSEVELT ( C V N - 7 1 ) .

The Golden Eagles

Errata Although the accolades for the 50th Year Bookha\e been many, an omission has been reported. The following from Danny Marangiello explains all: I don't know how, but I omitted Don Moyer's name from the EDO ad on page 277, even after he had contributed to the cost. Don emailed me that a name was missing, but never wrote who it was. He merely said there were 29 not 28 EDOs in the Class. In trying to identify who was missing I discovered there was no biography for two other EDO Classmates, Bill Boakes (deceased) and Bill Campbell.

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Moyer's husband, I could only apologize.

After I mentioned the two missing bios, he said it must be the curse of the 23rd Company, since all three of them were there. I would very much appreciate if you or another '51 column writer would mention the omission in Shipmate. It will ease my conscience a little for there is no remedy. Thanks, Dan'.

Eagle Scout The accompanying photo of Cliff Barnes marks the occasion of the Eagle Scout to his youngest grandson, Caleb. Note that his other two grandsons. Cliff and Nathan have aheady achieved this highest ward in scouting. Quite an achievement.

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All—Is as much as I don't have the email addresses of the "rest of the usual suspects" involved in the crime, I ask you to pass this on to all concerned.

First it is because I have been an editor of two magazines {Shipmate and The Marine Corps Gazette) as well as the author of two published books, that I have the temerity to make comments.

Also, while I was at Shipmate, we used to get the low budget-reunion annuals from other Classes. Thus, I have a basis for comparison. When I say "low budget" I am referring not to the dollar amount invested in their production but to the paucity of imagination and creativity. Thus, I have a few words to say regarding the product of '51 for the 50th.

It was brilliantly conceived and superbly executed. You are to be congratulated for a super product. It is an example of what I've always maintained that the officer of the Naval Service ad catholic (lower case although some of us are both) in their abilities as opposed to those from other educational backgrounds who have been narrowed by the concept of the "majors."

I deem your endeavor as being "outstanding to off the page." Well done to all.

I am proud to be one of you, albeit, I made no contribution to this product.

Each one of you is an example of what I've always held to be the key to success in any field but particularly—be good; know you're good, but for God's sake, don't take yourself seriously.

I am continuing to read it every evening with my nightcap of bourbon in a brandy snifter. Bravo Zulu! —Semper Fi.

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Spring Fling, Washington/Annapolis; Bob Small, Trent Shaver, and Al Raithel Wes and Donna Hammond Note: Wes and Donna were in the Washington/Annapolis area and were able to attend the Annual meeting at Ft. Myer and concurrent wives' luncheon in Annapolis.

Wes also lectured at the National Archives on the 7th on his new book. The Treaty Navy.

Annual Meeting Bob Small has provided most of the highlights of the Annual Meeting in his report noted above in "The President's Comer."

Other reports by Vice President Guy Shaffer dealt with our fund raising efforts for the 50th Reunion and the effort now underway for the 55th. For tiie 50th over $1,167,676.43 was raised. Over 84% of the Class participated with an average contribution of nearly $1,200. Well done to all concerned. The drive for the 55th is well underway. Again Ralph Hooper has generously offered to match funds up to $500,000. By accUmation those present paid tribute to Ralph for his generosity and support to the Class. A special plaque and proclamation have been prepared and wUl be presented to Ralph at tiie earliest opportimity.

Guy also provided a brief report on the renovation of the Museum. Planning is well underway and with estimated completion in 2006. Contributions by involved Classes should also be completed at that time. Other milestones are conttact award in 2006, renovation of Preble Hall in 2006-2007. Preparation of detailed plans for the Ship Gallery in 2004-2006, and relocafion of the Ship Gallery in 2006. Hopefully we will be able to see the results of our efforts at the 55th.

Spring Fling-Washington/Annapolis Some 30 or more Classmates and wives joined together at the Army-Navy Country Club to launch the 2002 social season for the Washington/Annapolis area. Those attending were: Bob and Elsie Adler, Ann and Mert Batchelder, Ward Degroot, Beau and Ann Dietrich, Mary Ann and Lee Doggett, Jack and Suzanne Hamilton, Joe Hillock, Art and Mary Ismay, Dottie and Bill Johnson, Sherry and Bill Marin, George and Jane Patch, Guy and Marie Shaffer, Gilda and Trent Shaver, Bob and Ruth Small, Joanne and John Sullivan, and Beth and Paul Tomb. Al Maclnnis and Liz Hamilton joined us later in the evening after attending the wedding rehearsal dinner for Al's daughter.

Spring Fling, Washington/Annapolis area; Ann Dietrich, Ward DeGroot, and Ruth Small The accompanying photograph clearly shows that you don't have to be a retired "brownshoe' to enjoy the good life in Pensacola. As shown cozing up to the Oyster Bar are John Butts, Becky Burkhalter, Joy Butts, Al Maclnnis, Liz Robinson, and Al Burkhalter.

Cozing up to the oyster bar; John Butts, Becky Burkhalter, Joy Buts, Al Maclnnis, Lis Hamilton, and Al Burkhalter Necrology Since the last Annual Meeting in April 2001, we have lost or leamed of the deaths of 15 Classmates. Since publication of obituaries often lags information published in the Class Column, the names of those who have died in the last 12 months is provided: Bob Adams (September '01). Bob Bills (June '01), Don Cole (April '02), Marv Duke (January '02), Art Friedman (June '02), Bill Harper (April '01), Bob Hunter (March '02), Bob Hodnett (January '02), Bob Owens (August '01), Ken Pruden (September '01), Gordan Schuller (June '02), Jack Wales (April '02), and Dick Wray (January '02). We have also leamed that two other Classmates, Paul M a x w e l l and Don Walston, have died in the past several years.

Unfortunately we have no other information at this time.

At the Annual Meeting I made my standard plea to please submit your draft obit to the Class Secretary. Nothing is more painful for the widow or children of a Classmate than to receive a call shortly after his death to obtain needed information. Some one of us facetiously said that by not submitting the obit we can acquire additional longevity. I know all of us consider ourselves to be immortal, but sooner or later.

The next column is on Guy. Cheers. —^Beau Shipmate, July-August 2002

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Pres; CAPT Jacob C. Brown, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Leigh Ebbert, USN (Ret.) 2514 Culpeper Road, Alexandria, VA 22308-2133 e; lebbertl@juno.com Webmaster: Howard McCollum e: hmccollum@prodigy.net Class web site: www.usna.com/classes/class52/ Default.htm Two months and counting. You should be receiving the last of three 50th reunion mail outs in late July. Thank you. Bill Studabaker, for "Life and Times of Navy '52" in the May issue of Shipmate. This reunion stuff is heady. Thanks to Esther and Vince Manara, many of the local Washington, DC/Annapolis Classmates gathered on 5 June for an informal mid-day remembrance of our graduation. As I viewed the activity, listened to snippets of the conversations, and enjoyed the deUcious food, I felt a sense of gratitude and glimpsed the magnitude of tiie relationships represented at this gathering. Seeing and talking to Mary-lin Jackson evoked lots of emotion. As I drove away, I also reflected about all those who weren't there, and realized that we'll see a lot of folks in September. Among the golden anniversaries being celebrated during June were the Lovell's who celebrated their 50th at Saint Anne's Episcopal Church in Annapolis on 6 June. Congratulations.

The annual dinner meeting of the Association was held on 26 April. Attending were: Frieda and Mel Meltzer, Doris and Toxey Califf, Dolly and Ed Leonard, Jim Troutman, Betty and Frank Hannegan, June and Jake Brown, Mary and Bill Zobel, Jan and Bill Studabaker, Jane and Joe Wilkinson, Lois and Dick Smith, Betty and Harry Spencer, Joann and Bill Ott, Rita and Gamett Bailey, Esther and Vince Manara, Joan and Vince Argiro, Julia and Bill Ryan, Jan and Jerry Rapkin, Carmen and Larry Layman, Virginia and George Lester, Jean and Leigh Ebbert, Petey and Biscuit Wev, Joan and Bob Denbigh.

Jake Brown presided over the business meeting sharing with us information about plans to support the '02 graduation, and the election of officers. The present Executive Committee was re-elected. Toxey Califf, executive vice president; AUyn Bress, administrative vice president; Jim Troutman, treasurer; Leigh Ebbert, secretary; Mel Meltzer, Howard McCollum, and Charles M a c D o n a l d , members-at-large. Jim Troutman covered the highlights of the Treasurer's report (copies were available at the meeting, and also emailed out). Of interest is that we still need dues. The

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ordinary expenses were about $6,000 more than our revenue. He noted that Class Life Membership is currently a bargain at $50.

We have three active funds that support the Alumni House Ballroom (and Christmas Tree), the Museum Theater that with other Classes supports the renovation of Preble Hall, and specifically our Theater in the new back gallery and a new anonymous endowment tided the Gooding Sprint Football (150 pound). Total giving for CYOl was over $220,000. Mel Meltzer reported on the reunion plans and answered questions about them.

What a week it was! Commissioning Week began with a contingent of '52 at the Class of 2002 Family Picnic on 20 May, we were with them when the Blues performed on Wednesday, watched the color P-rade on Thursday, and four of our Classmates presented ensign first lieutenant bars at graduation on Friday while others watched from nearby seats. Presenters, Ted Lutz, Jerry Zacharias, Gus Eggert had been awarded the Navy Cross, and Larry Skantze stood in for Jim Brickel, who had received the Air Force Cross. Thank you, Ken Weir, for your suggestion regarding the selection of the presenters.

Caulk were at Ryan's graduation on 29 May, and share the picture (next colunm), of them with Ryan. Bob Caulk reflected that this graduation sequence represented a 5O-25-0 year situation for them. His son is Peter Caulk '77. Are there others? Susan McCoy 1966 Color Girl, sends us the pictiire of the 1952 Color Company Commander, and his Color Girl—Pat and Joe Burgin with the 2002 Color Honoree, Austin Lindstrand.

The Caulks with grandson Ryan 'i^-;-"''- -• •••'• *ii*^'i >.,A:

The '52 and '02 Color Giris Pictures taken at the Battalion receptions sponsored by the Alumni Association show the "Comrades in Arms" plaque presented to West Point during the celebration of their 200th year; Jim Sagerholm, Gene Avalone, and Vince Manara inspect the plaque in the next picture. Biscuit Wev talking with two of the Class of '02; and Rita Bailey and Jean Ebbert with two of the members of '02. The receptions were a nice opportunity for meeting with the '02 graduates.

Presenters, Gus, Jerry, and Ted Two pictures show the graduation stage and a graduate receiving his bars, and the other of Gus, Jerry, and Ted. George Watt '73, in an email to Jake, thanked the class for "All you and your Classmates did with '02.1 understand that in your honor they left a very few shoes on the parade field! The four Classmates (presenters) on Friday did a yeoman's job and it was greafiy appreciated by all!" Graduates included Charles "Knobby" Walsh's son, Pat Walsh '02, , and two grandsons: Jake Tomlin '02,, and Ryan Caulk USAFA '02. Betty and Bob

The West I'oinl plaque

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Thompson Society (RMTS), "the Society recognizes and honors those who have given a planned gift. Giving money to the Foundation through a planned gift is a 'win-win' situation for the donor and the Academy, as the donor receives excellent tax deductions and an income which can last for a lifetime."

Details can be obtained from the Foundation, caU Christy Huber at 410-293-1939.

Also 1 call your attention to the Shipmate ads about the added benefits, like a permanent email address, if you become a Life Member.

In other news—Bruce Gair sends a note: It is said that if you stay in one place long enough, eventually the entire world will pass by...it happened yesterday (12 May) in our shop in Gig Harbor, 'The Keeping Room'.. .1 did my usual "Hi. where are you from?"...and eventually found that this beautiful young gal was Toxey Califf's daughter...from Alexandria...what a really neat lady...A credit to her Dad!

Rita and Jean with "02

The Washington, DC, and AnnapoUs area May lunch was attended by: Al Bress, George Lester, Ed Leonard, Jake Brown, Jim Stone, Toxey CaUff, Harry Spencer, Dick Smith, Howard McCollum, Jim Troutman, Pat Lockwood, Charles McDonald, Vince Manara, Bob Lancaster, Jim Wilson, Joe Wilkinson, Larry L a y m a n , Gordon Engquist, Dick Pettigrew, Jerry Zacharias, Gene AvaUone, Hork Dimon, Phil Case, Paul German, Jack O'Connell, and Leigh Ebbert.

Our speaker had canceled, so there was a general discussion about numbers of Classmates, altemate luncheon locations, graduation, and Joe Wilkinson's gracious offer to host the Areas A-N gathering in December.

Howard McCollum provided an update to the efforts to pin down our Class numbers— see also the caveats in the May Shipmate "1952" Box Score and notes. Currentiy, the number of entering Plebes was 1,027, and there were an additional 21 added to our Class (tumbacks, readnussions...) for a total of 1,048. Our attrition was 265 (for all reasons), leaving us with 783 graduates.

Alan Clark is serving on the Naval Academy Foundation's Planned Giving Committee and in a recent note, he asks us to consider membership in the Robert Means Shipmate, July-August 2002

Gamett Bailey reports attending the 50th reunion of his Special Basic Course (SBC) at Quantico in San Diego. During the reunion Cy Blanton arranged a get-together for the '52 reunion attendees: Gayle and Hans Edebols, Nancy and Kenneth Price, Gamett Bailey, Bette and Del Delahunty, Alice and Cy Blanton, Renate and Red Moser, Sylvia and J.Val Smith, Lola and Paul German, PhilUs and Ray Kummerow, Charlie Henry, Joan and Lee Holms, and P.A. Lindsay. Gamett concludes his report, "The evening was enjoyed by all present; I had not seen my roommate. Ken Price, since we left the SBC in December 1952. It was a time for remembrances and tall tales that get better with age!"

Jean and I had a delightful visit with Selma and Tom Dyer in Sarasota, FL. Tom showed us the exquisite sand at Crescent Beach. Like Gamett, Tom comments, "There are still many stories of yesteryear that have to be reviewed and analyzed. Of course some will remain mysteries." It was nice to visit with my USNA "wife."

Speaking of mysteries. How were we split up when we merged 36 Companies into 24?

And when was it done? I recently picked up a large picture (4 by 3 feet) of the third company Plebes from Danny Danielson's widow, Mike, for the reunion get-together of the Third and Fourth Companies, and I beUeve the picture shows the allocation after the spUt; however, the date says October 1948.

The Wevs (bwev@comcast.net) have been on the road: Petey and I just remmed from a wonderful road trip (3,303 miles) through the south lands to visit with Classmates and other friends. The trip was precipitated by a trip to the Sarasota, FL, Jazz Festival where we have been twice before with jazz buddies. So this time, instead of flying, we decided to drive. For this trip we made

a hard and fast rule from which we never varied: we would drive no more than four hours on any given day. We actually got home rested!

On the way to Sarasota we stopped in Walterboro, SC, to visit with Anne and Chuck Pollak in their new home—a log home on nine acres. Beautiful! That's right, they have finally come ashore! They still have their boat but it's on the market.

The Wevs and PoUaks From Sarasota it was on to the panhandle where we spent three nights with Nancy and Bill Maxson. Enjoyed several days of boating, touring and partying with Classmates Bill and Nancy, Helen and Lou McMillan, Peggy and Bill Hippie, Dib and Harry Cawthon, and Scott Gray.

The Maxsons and Wevs at play Thence to Pensacola where we stayed with Mark Tuzo. Ann and Hi Gumey came over from Gulf Shores and we had a delightful evening with cocktails at Mark's and dinner out. Next evening Mark and his delightful lady, Pat, hosted a great gathering of Classmates at his house.

At the Tuzo's: ISack lou : L to r: Mark Tuzo and Pat Page, Dave Speriing, Betty and Lamar Dixon, and Peggy and Bill Ripp\e: from row: L to r; Petey and Biscuit Wev, Judy Speriing, and Cris and Skeeter Carson From there we went on to four days in New Orleans (stayed at the Navy Lodge in Algiers and took the free ferry back and forth—great!). Thence on to Memphis (Petey's home) to see relatives and junior high school friends, Nashville (Grand Ole Opry—Willie Nelson), and Knoxville (dear friends).

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Our final evening was spent with Barbara and Pete Stark in Charlottesville. We had a really delightful evening, cocktails at home and dinner out.

Thence home one day short of a month.

Once again we want to thank all our wonderful Classmates for their awesome hospitality. '52ers are an incredible group.

Where else in the world can you see someone you haven't seen for 50 years and it's as though you had lunch yesterday?

We have plenty of room in our new home here in Edgewater, MD, just a few minutes south of Annapolis. So come and see us. We sold our waterfront house to take advantage of the hot waterfront market. Our new address is 316 Hamlet Circle, Edgewater, MD 21037, phone remains the same, 410-956-5665, new email address (see previous page).

The Pollacks add an update: Well, we've finally done it! After 14 years and over 35,000 miles sailing the bounding main, the medics and my dear wife, Anne, convinced me that the time had come to 'swallow the anchor' and move ashore. We had been stalled in South Carolina for a couple of years while I tried unsuccessfully to outfox the doctors. We had made many friends in Charleston so I started looking for a suitable retirement home in this area when it became clear that my ocean sailing days were over.

Found a great place, a log home on nine wooded acres in Walterboro, SC, an hour from Charleston and not far off 1-95. Anne and I both love it but I will miss the water, without a doubt. What really surprised me, however, is that our two Samoyed arctic sled dogs have become South Carolina mini farm dogs quicker than you could say 'ahoy.' The dogs, mother, and son, have lived aboard our sailing vessel REVERIE since they were bom, Lilly (9) and Igor more than 7 years ago (Igor was bom in Horianopolis, in southem Brazil); they have never known life that was not afloat, so the way they have adjusted is truly remarkable. Anne and I also are pretty well settled into our new houseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;old Navy training comes in handy. We even have a phone 843-538-6497 and a television] Biscuit and Petey Wev were our first overnight guests, and it was great to have them bring us up to date on the USNA and Class activities. We of course are looking forward to the 50th, and will see you all then.

Wes Dow and Bill Sherar each have sent me copy of stories of our Midshipmen years that were candidates for our Golden Lucky Bag (GLB). Because it had been determined that the GLB was to pick up our stories after graduation, the stories are in my "inbox."

Wes, who is an archivist, has suggested that his story, "A Middle Tale of London Town" be published in Shipmate as a separate article. Bill's stories also involve experiences during summer cmises and sailing. I will share these as space permits.

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It saddens me to report the death of Col Joseph P. Gagliardo Jr., USMC, who died on 30 May 2002. Memorial services were held at Camp Pendleton. Also we leamed that Maj Eugene G. Fames, USAF, passed away on 6 December 2001 in Maine. Paul Gilchrist sent a program for a memorial service held for John Ellsworth Ward in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, CA. John died on 7 November 2001. James D. Eplett M.D., a non-graduate, died on 14 May 2002. Services were held in Centerville, MA. We remember Avonne G. Sheehan, wife of William F. Sheehan Jr., who died in 17 April, and Jane O'Connell who died on 7 April. Jane, wife of John O'Connell, was buried in ArUngton on 30 April 2002.

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Pres; RADM Peter C. Conrad, USN (Ret.) 19754 Tower Hill Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650 h: 301-475-5258; e: pjconrad@erols.com Sec'y; Lt Col David B. Jones, USAF (Ret.) 6708 Pageland Lane, Gainesville, VA 20155-1513 h: 703-754-4492; e: djlocker@earthlink.net Webmaster: Paul Dudley e: pauld53@san.rr.com www.usna53.org It is the 8th of June and we are back in Virginia where everything is green and soft.

The USNA Class of 2002 graduated a couple of weeks ago and I'm sure are full of P and V as they contemplate a Ufe free of the executive department. Our 50 year Class of 2003 are now First Classmen facing the best of USNA's four long years. We wish them a successful year and hope they all get the service selection they most want.

As we enter our 50th year since we graduated, life keeps reminding us that we are not and never were immortal. Vaughn Wilson informed me in April that Ingrid Fox, the wife of our Classmate Charlie Fox, died on 19 April in Florida. Vaughn reminds us that Ingrid had been operated on for pancreatic cancer at Johns Hopkins last summer. In January she and Charlie went to their Ft. Myers, FL, residence for her continued recuperation. In mid-April she took a tum for the worse and was taken to the hospital where she went into a coma and then died.

Charlie and their three daughters were with her when she died. She was cremated and part of her ashes were scattered on Sanibel Island, a place she loved very much. The remainder were retumed to Virginia Beach with the family where a memorial service was held on 29 April at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2730 EUsmere Ave., Norfolk, VA 23513. We send our deepest condolences to Charlie, their three daughters, six grandchildren, and

one great-grandchild as well as the rest of Ingrid's family.

More bad news came from Stan Jaksina with the report that our Classmate Col Donald P. Rhude, USAF (Ret), had died in his home of Acton, MA. Don who had no tiouble with acadenucs went into the Air Force after graduation and did well there also, making full colonel and eaming the Legion of Merit among his various decorations.

Stan had not known Don at the Academy but had gotten to know him recently and thought highly of him. Some of our Albuquerque Air Force types remembered that not ortiy was he a nice guy and smart, he was a real pro as a Dinghy Sailor. We send our most sincere condolences to Don's wife and family and hope they know that he will be missed by all of us.

Paul Dudley forwarded a message he received from Joanne Warren, the daughter of Jo and Tom Warren. She says she is still ! emaiUng for her folks and wanted to let everyone know that Jo had her first CAT scan i since her surgery last year and everything is clear. She finished her chemo in January and is looking and feeling great. All of the prayers and well wishes were greatly appreciated by the whole Warren clan. Tom is doing well too. He is working on getting his lawn golf-course-green. He also ranked in the top five at the Isaac Walton League (where he team skeet shoots twice a week).

With not much more to report, which she considers a blessing after the events of the past year, Joanne thanks us all again for our concem for her Mom and Dad. More good n e w s ! Randy Randall (HFRandall@aol.com) is now acting and looking like the Randy Mollie remembers from when he was healthy and fit. She says his only problem now is his right knee. He was to have an MRI a month or so ago to see what is wrong. The doctors seem to believe that it is not healing due to the CMML (chronic myelomonocytic leukemia). Interestingly, that is the same type of leukemia that Mollie and Randy's daughter has and the doctors did not believe it was a type tiiat was inherited. Randy is back working at the yacht brokerage on a Umited basis, which Mollie says is great. "It is so-o-o-o good to see him up out of the recliner that he camped out in for three months. Thanks again for all the prayers and concem for us both! Please keep in touch and keep the prayers coming."

Mollie and give Randy our love.

Norma and Bob Raffeale in an email message reported, among other tilings on Libby and Huntly Boyd's 140th birthday party, which was held in April. 1 don't think this is quite as significant an event as the 111th birthday party tfiat old Hobbits have in Middle Earth, but it has the potential to become something special. Imagine in ten years the Shipmate. July-August 2002

160tii celebration and so on. There might even be a bicentennial party for some really old "53ers in 27-30 more years. Norma said the party was great and neither of the honorees looked more than a day or two over 70, if that. If you want to know how the Boyds scheduled the party, they found a date near the mid-point between their individual 70th birthday that was convenient for all tiieir family and friends. With one birthday in December and the other in July, 6 April fit the bill and almost all their large family and host of friends could attend. Norma enjoyed meeting the Boyd's kids, grandkids, brotiiers and sisters and in-laws...they all were there as were lots of '53ers, other Navy friends and neighbors. Sounds like a great party—just sorry that some of us were still in Florida—maybe at the 160th.

Pete Conrad reports that Classmates at the June Luncheon had the pleasure of hearingtiiesaga of the KITTY HAWK coUision with a Soviet Victor One in WestPac, March '84.

RADM Dave Rogers '59, then KITTY HAWK CO narrated a most interesting experience including some little known additional facts, principally that in a subsequent dry-docking they found the single propeller of the sub imbedded in the bow of the carrier. Tom Schaaf had heard the story from Dave, they were former squadronmates flying A-4s and A-7s in Nam in '68 and '69 from Yankee Station while embarked in BONNY DICK and RANGER. Tom was the squadron CO. In the Q and A Dave was queried to the effect that most aviators have never seen a submarine.

Dave opined he had voluntarily spent time at subschool prior to his command tour to get horsed up on sub ops etc. Pete notes "We enjoyed the give and take." My question is what happened to the Victor? Remembering our marine engineering labs I seem to recall that ships can't go far without a means of propulsion—I know planes didn't do well without propellers! Pete, replying to a query from Paul Dudley and others said the new scoreboard would not interfere with our paviUon, as it will remain in its same location above the paviUon. It will however, be about three times bigger in order to incorporate video capabilities, etc. It is expected to be operational for the first home game of the 2002 season. In response to Kent Curl's question as to what will happen to the previously dedicated chairs in the stadium Pete says "All of the name plates have been removed for refurbishing and cleaning and the NAAA is considering various means of displaying them. We don't know yet if these will be on chairs or in some other location that will be dedicated to that purpose and highly visible." Pete notes that our tum out for these monthly lunches is typically around 40-45 Classmates, which is a somewhat noteworthy 6-plus% of our living Classmates.

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We have had several address changes recently. Ed Petersen has canceled his trial period with RoadRunner and is now back with Earthlink—he had never actually given that up, so continue emailing Carol and Ed at edcarolpete@earthlink.net. Nell and Art Gilmore have gone somewhat mral—moving from Falls Church to the wilds of Gainesville—of course they are arriving just as bucolic Gainesville is bursting with development. They now live in a very nice new golf course development called Heritage Hunt, which is probably less than a mile from our home. The new Gilmore address is 6364 Avington Place, Gainesville, VA 20155; 703-743-5152.

Jay and Brad Mooney (jbradmooney @ prodigy.net) have made a big move leaving their Crystal City, VA, apartment and settling in Austin, TX. They have two sets of kids (out of five) living in Texas; Brad's two major non-government clients are located within easy driving distance of Austin and to add icing to the cake Austin is a great town! Lots of live music; UT is there, lots of research there, which leads to the nickname of "Silicon Prairie." It is rated in a couple of reputable magazines as the number two place to retire in the U.S. They bought about 15 miles west of town in a subdivision in the Hill Country. It is near a small town called Bee Caves. "It's sort of laid back and casual." Brad plans to spend about a week a month in the DC area. He gave the Bock Lecture at USNA on 22 April and spent the rest of the week "running my business trap lines" in the DC area. He went back to USNA on 1 May for the Board of Tmstees meetings on the 2nd and 3rd. Even though he is no longer a Trustee he chairs the Alumni Association Standing Admissions Committee. He will try and schedule his visits to DC on '53 Luncheon weeks. He says he will miss the Navy Football games—I would have thought that might have been one of the reasons for moving. From a medical standpoint he says he is fine. He has a little arthritis here and there, but his back is great and his PSA is undetectable. His home address is 2313 Windswept Drive, Austin, TX 78738; 512-263-2968; w: 512-2632799; c: 512-422-5838. Thanks for the update. Brad, certainly am glad to hear the good news about your health, and hope you can keep making many of our lunches. We spent a happy four plus years in Waco, TX, which is only an hour and a half up the road from you—only problem was there weren't many Canoe U types in Central Texas.

The final address change is from Sarita and Leo Cannon. Their new email address is now LosCannon@ieee.org. Thanks, Leo. If you have changed any of your addresses please let us know. This is especially important if you change email addresses.

Emails don't go through to invalid addresses.

We are finding that out with numerous email addresses that are on our web site. Please check the web site to make sure that we have your current email address.

We got lots of responses to our request for info as to how people died, or whether people were truly deceased or just missing.

Ed Oppermann continued his stellar detective work for us and was put in at least one embarrassing position caused by our less than perfect database. He states "I had a rather awkward telephone conversation with Pat Hozey (wife of Ira Hozey). She told me that Ira is not deceased. They are still at: 415 Victory Drive, Waynesboro, GA 30833; 706-554-1564." Ed also says Pat thought they might attend the Reunion so he requested Chris Zirps to send them a reunion packet. To Pat and Ira, we are very sorry for being wrong, but are very happy that Ed found you and uncovered our error. Please come to the reunion. Ed also found the long lost (to us) Harris Flanigan Wilson. I think about Harris everytime I look at my dogeared copies of our Lucky Bag. He was the editor who led the team that put it together.

Thanks Harris, to me at least it has stood the test of time and has helped me with lots of columns. Harris's address is 348 East Shore CUff Place, Oro Valley, AZ 85737; 520-297-8756. Ed also told Harris that he would get Chris to send him the 50th Reunion Packet. Ed also found Ralph Zwicker who spent a year at West Point before he saw the light and went south for his second Plebe Year! He left after that year but still loves the old school. His roommate was Bob Plank and they still stay in touch. Ralph's address is PO Box 6205, Bangor Submarine Station, WA 98315. He told Ed he is confined to a wheelchair, so most Ukely will not make the 50th but would like to see the Reunion Packet. Between Chris and Ed the strange case of Bob Lanier who was listed on the both the deceased and missing lists, was resolved. Good news—Bob is sfiU with us, his name was confused with that of W.S. Lamed who was killed in an auto accident in 1958. Glad you are just missing Bob, now let us know where you are. Ed also thinks he has a good lead on Everett Wuebbins who is a commander (Chaplain Corps) USN, (Ret). Thanks, Ed—you really are doing work above and beyond our expectations.

Please keep it up.

George Reith, Larry Laird, Keith Nelson, Joe Malone, and Ed all sent in news about the cause of death for J.J. Joslin, Jerry Weaver, and Harley Johnson. They all were killed in aircraft accidents. Jerry and J.J. were killed early in the San Diego area, J.J. was killed in an F3D on 15 August 1955 and Jerry was killed in an F7U Cutlass, which ironically was known as the "Ensign 101

Killer." He was killed at Miramar NAS and may have according to George, leveled the CPO Club while attempting to crash land.

Both George and Keith think this happened in the 1955-57 time period. Peg and Larry Laird report that Harley Johnson was killed in an aircraft accident, which is what I remember also. Larry says that Harley's widow, Dori, remarried. But sadly is also now deceased. Thanks, guys—I'll try and work your other news bits into the next column.

I have been holding an email from Dave Waldron, for months now. Actually, I seem to lose it when column time comes around.

At any rate Dave is fine. We went to flying school together and both went to navigator training bases in Texas after we got our wings. We flew the T-29 navigator ttainer all over the south and southwest while hundreds or thousands of students leamed how to navigate. Dave was at Harlingen, TX, and I was at Waco. Dave only stayed two years in this job and then went to the University of Texas where he got his civil engineering degree. Most of the rest of his Air Force career was spent as a civil engineer. His only other operational tour was in Vietnam where he worked with the VNAF. He ended his career in Alaska as the civil engineer for the Alaskan Ak Command. He ran into very few Classmates during his AF career and was extremely sorry to leam of Don Metz's death as Don had been with us at flying school. Dave stayed in Alaska after he retired and has owned and operated a business that restores buildings after fires or floods. They have owned timberlands and a farm in Michigan for a number of years. The farm is near the straits of Mackinac and the bridge. It is all remodeled and ready for them if they can just sell their Alaska business.

Hope you get relocated in plenty of time to make it to the 50th. I guarantee you will see lots of '53ers there.

Bimey Pease '63 sent me a photo showing Luis Sologuren with him at an Alumni meeting in Fort Lauderdale where they both are charter members of the Fort Lauderdale Chapter of the Alumni Association. Luis claims that '63 never had a Plebe Year while Bimey claims '53 never graduated and is called the stealth class (perhaps Bimey is remembering the fabled '53 Silent Stealth Drill Team that marches in, out and among the D&B Corps at all home football games without missing a step or a beat. If you don't look very carefully you will miss them).

Thanks, Bimey—say hi to Luis. We are glad to see he still knows how to hold the mug!

Plans for the 50th are humming right along according to Chris Zirps. The Legacy Book is also coming right along also, but editor Bud Kauderer says if you haven't yet sent your bio in, you best do it immediately—he may be able to work a few more late comers in.

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but cut off time is here! He also wants to insure that you understand that this will not be a copy of the Lucky Bag. It will be a most interesting mix of individual bios, old cartoons, some pictures, and as many of the obits as could be found for our departed friends. He thinks we will like it but wants to reiterate that it is not a Lucky Bag type volume.

Additional photos include a shot of Libby and Huntly Boyd, the birthday celebrants; a shot of Al Higginbotham and Brad Mooney at a luncheon; a shot of Chuck Walker, Ed Moore, Curt Anderson, and Bob Skerrett, at the Seattle area A-N Party; and individual shots of Liz and Stu Studebaker; and Elinor and John Paulk also at the Seattle party Don't forget our Class Luncheons are held on the first Tuesday of each month at the Fort McNair Officers Club at 11:30 a.m. The 2002 home football season will start shortly after you get this column. Our new coach is telling us to expect to win—hope he knows something we don't. I have not heard when our big PaviUon Tailgate will be but you will be informed shortly. We hold our regular tailgates before and after every game in the East Side Parking Lot—the same place we have been at for 20 or 30 years. Try to arrive a couple of hours before the kickoff and bring your beverages and one of your food specialties to contribute to our big pot luck mix. There are always several grdls for hot dogs, etc. We have a good time even when the footbaU is bad. Join us as we yeU Go Navy, Beat Army and God Bless Our U.S.A.! —Dave

Huntly and Libby Boyd—140 years old

Al Higginbotham and Brad Mooney

Elinor and John Paulk

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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 Webmaster: Will Croom e: willyaye@hotmail.com Class web site; http//www.usna54.net Class News A detailed Class treasury financial statement, at the end of 2001 was placed on the Class web site during March, April, and May. Summary: Net worth on 1 January 2001 was $18,242.84.

Income for the year was $609.04. Expenditures were $1021.68. Net worth on 31 December 2001 was $17,830.20. Income was derived from Calvert Fund interest. Expenditures were for flowers and Class mailings.

The Class Nominating Committee for the election of Class officers was formed in late April.

The committee has started its task of developing a slate of nominees that will run for Class offices to be filled commencing 1 January 2001. We are fortunate to have John Jurgens as Committee Chairman as well as his newly appointed committee members of Wally Anderson, Bill Hover, Ed Tipshus, and Don Ulmer. They will report back to the Class Executive Committee with their slate of nominees which will be pubUshed in the September Shipmate as well as on the Class web site.

Ballots will be mailed to the Class in October.

Class gift for our 50th Reunion Bill Montgomery has been working with the Foundation on a Memorandum of Understanding that he drafted and it has been accepted by the Naval Academy and the Foundation. As of now, it appears that the funding requirement will be $1,500,000, possibly higher. Bill will be Shipmate, July-August 2002

providing status reports to the Class on our web site and this column as the project gains steam.

In addition to a dollar goal, another goal is 100% Class participation. All of us have different requirements placed on us and no one should feel compelled to contribute more than he believes he can afford to do.

This is not another ring story but John Pustay, in search of a miniature, found that you can get '54 Class rings at Herff Jones located in Manassas, VA. Homecomng in September BUI Peery has planned another dinner. The Class will celebrate homecoming on 28 September 2002 by gathering at the Naval Academy Officer's and Faculty Club after the game. Social hour will be from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. followed by a roast prime rib of beef dinner.

Vegetable lasagna is an alternate. Cost, including a 20% service fee, will be $27.50 per person or $55 per couple. More details later regarding reservations/payment and Yard security procedures. For further information call Bill Peery at 410-757-7730.

Rtz received the following notefix)mHelen Dean: To the members of the USNA Class of '54.1 want to express my thanks for the many letters, cards, and phone calls I have received on the death of my husband Dick Dean. The outpouring of care and concem for me and my family has touched my heart and the love, respect, and friendship expressed for Dick is something 1 will never forget. The flowers from the Class were beautiful. My thanks to each of you more than 1 can say.

On 17 May we were saddened to leam that Don Stevenson (14), of Annapolis, had died at home after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. A memorial service was held on 29 May 2002 in the Academy's St. Andrews Chapel followed by inurnment in the USNA Columbarium and then a reception at the Officer's and Faculty Club. Our sympathies go to his wife, Edna, and their family.

The Class was notified by the Alumni Association that Richard Arthur Anderson (6) died on 1 March 2002 in Loogootee, IN. Mike Nassr is preparing Dick's obituary for Shipmate. The Alumni Association advised us that the Social Security Death Index showed Blair Ireland (6) having died on 30 November 2001. Efforts to leam any more about Blair's demise were fruitless. Blair had lived in Ocean Springs, MS. Your scribe tried to contact Pat Pfarrer (1) in next Biloxi, MS, to ask about Blair, but Pat's phone was temporarily disconnected.

We received information that John W. Seniff of Frederick, MD, who did not graduate with the Class, died on 17 March 1998. From his wife, Martha, of 42 years, Jim Bell leamed that John grew up in Bloomington, IL, and his family moved to Maryland when he was a high school senior He left USNA after two years, joined the U.S. Army and spent two years in the infantry in Korea. His most coveted possession was the Combat Infantryman Badge he eamed there.

After the war was over he obtained a degree in industrial engineering at the University of Maryland and worked for Motorola and then Moehler Organ Co. in Hagerstown, MD. We received more sad news on 23 May that Jane and Bud Poe's son, Michael, age 46, died from Parkinson's disease. Mike Poe and been in Shipmate, July-August 2002

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'54; Cakes and Morton fly seaplanes a Parkinson's care center in Northem Virginia for several years. Classmates in the Washington metro area attended Mike's funeral in Falls Church on 31 May. Random Shots In March Ed Tipshus visited his "long lost" Second Company roommate, George D. Brown, who was living with his son, Dana, in Cocoa, FL. Ed hadn't seen George since graduation and enjoyed a three hour visit with the two of them.

George went Air Force and received training/ designation as navigator at Ellington AFB, TX, marrying soon after that. He was assigned to Hanscomb Field, MA, where he spent over four years training navigators. George later transferred to Playa Del Rey, CA, and worked in one of the Air Force Star Wars programs. Next he was assigned to Patrick AFB, FL, but worked at a Grand Turk Island missile tracking facility. At this time George and his wife had eight children.

In 1969 George resigned from the Air Force and made some significant life style changes. He moved around the U.S. and visited many places, sometimes hitch-hiking and other times on a motorcycle, reflecting on life. During this period of wandering he was divorced. Eventually, he moved with his son, Dana, to the woods near Ocala, FL, where they lived a pioneer life devoted to concentrated study of the Holy Bible.

From time to time they moved around Florida, living in woods, becoming vegetarians, and finally moving into a RV in Cocoa. Another of his devotions is to attack corporate America. Ed furnished a photo of George and himself. George said "Hello" to his old Classmates and "God Bless You."

Shipmate that may appear under "Anecdotes" or "Mail Boat" in this Shipmate issue. As it turned out, neither Don nor Bob became aviators.

Ed Stevens (16), 1952 Olympic gold medalist in rowing, carried the flame in late January as it passed through Pasco, WA, on its way to the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. He was one of 11,500 torchbearers across the U.S.A. who helped move the flame about 13,500 miles through 46 states in 65 days. This year, torchbearers were used only in populated areas. In the open country, deserts, mountains or Georgia/ Louisiana swamps the flame was moved by tmck or airplane. Running prowess was not a pre-requisite and opened up the honor of carrying the torch (only 200 were Olympians). The name of the event was changed to "Torch Relay" from the previous "Torch Run." Each torchbearer carried the flame about 0.2 mile. Running, jogging, walking or use of a wheelchair was acceptable.

Only the flame was passed (not the torch) and then the compressed gas cylinder was tumed off.

Torchbearers were allowed to purchase their icicle-shaped torches for $335.

Ed Stevens Olympic Torchbearer

Ed Tipshus and George D. Brown Don Morton (13) sent a photo of himself and Bob Oakes (9) taken next to a N3N at North Sevem during our aviation indoctrination in the summer of '52. Don also submitted a story to

Fitz Woodrow sent a note from Catherine Steel, widow of Charlie Steel (18), who died last December, thanking the Class of '54 for our donation to the USNA Foundation in memory of Charlie. This donation was earmarked as a contribution to our 50th Reunion Memorial Hall Renovation gift.

Earl Whipple (17) advised us that after 23 years marriage to Betty, he was divorced and that he and Betty were remarried last December. He sold his home in Califomia and moved to Arizona. His

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new address is: 2050 West Highway 89A # 325, Cottonwood, AZ 86326; 928-649-2363.

We received a reply from Charlie Ulrich in response to Mike Nassr's appeal in the March column to help locate "missing" Classmates.

Charlie wants us to know that he hasn't missed a Shipmate or Naval Institute Proceedings issue since graduation and responded to the initial Class inquiry concerning our 50-year gift. And, a few months earlier he had been the subject of a USNA Company search to determine when he "passed away." Charlie said that when he moved to Maine he was aware that he had left most of the world behind, but is alive, well, and kicking in down east Maine. His address is 667 Castine Road, P O . Box 22, Castine, ME 04421.

On 8 April, I received email from Arnold Heiting's (24) wife, Jo Ann, stating that Amold had a total knee replacement and was in a rehab hospital undergoing the torture of recovery. An update from Annie told that he was walking around the neighborhood with no cane or other aids but had some discomfort from an infection picked up during surgery.

The Washington metto area wasn't the only place celebrating "End of the Dark Ages." It was also celebrated at the new home of Betsy and Buzz Henifln in Fenwick Island, DE. The Henefin's graciously served a delicious dinner and provided the occasion for an evening of catch-up conversation and reminiscing.

Attending were Audrey and Dick Robey, Sue and Charlie McLean, Jane and Jack Riester, and Pete Vogelberger of Keen-Wik on the Bay, DE. Pete sent two photos of the group. In the photo of Classmates only, left to right: Robey, Henifin, Riester, McLean and Vogelberger. Pete also took one of the wives. In the back row are: Betsy Henifin, Jane and Jack Riester. The front row, left to right are: Audrey Robey and Sue McLean.

Jack Anderson (5) from Colorado Springs sent in a reminder of fading memories. This reminder included a photo of the scoring combination of the only touchdown against Notre Dame in the fall of 1953. Final score was 17-6 Notte Dame. A pass from quarterback Frank Knotts to end Anderson who lateraled to halfback Dick Padberg put Navy on the scoreboard.

Paddy remembers scampering 70 yards for thi TD. However, Frank and Jack set him sttaight in that the run was only 18 yards. Shown, left to right, as this group gathered in Key Largo in March are: Anderson, Knotts, and Padberg.

Unbelievable Tales of the Past Mimi Murray sent ye olde scribe two photos of Bancroft days and of herself on a recent cruise in the Caribbean. One photo shows three Sixth Company Youngsters: left to right: J.D. Bradley standing (did not graduate), Basil Gray and Tom Murray. The other pic shows Mimi with two of the ship's Company.

'54: End of Dark Ages in Delaware

Mimi Murray on cruise

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Annual Membership: 34% Life Membership: 35%

Pres: LCDR Dennis Sullivan, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Thomas G. Kiefaber, USN (Ret) 11814 Triple Crown Road, Reston, VA 20191

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Our 50-year bond support for the Class of 2005's performance in Sea Trails on 14 May was exttemely rewarding for those of us who participated. It put the Plebes through a grueling 12 hours of physical and mental challenges, demanding intense teamwork under very stressful conditions. We can't say enough about the character and fortitude displayed by these young warriors. Yes, the females did every bit as good as the males! Besides offering encouragement.

Shipmate, July-August 2002

'55; Sea Trial Participants we were privileged to participate in the Recognition Ceremony afterwards. We each chose a company to present Third Class anchors to. Fifty-five was well represented by: Debbie and John Adams, John Camp, Tom Cann, Bob Freeman. Herb Gamache, Ray Hine, Don Kellerman, Ursula and Tom Kiefaber, Bill Kennington, Tom Lapham. Ed Lull, Tom Mclsaac. Lucy and Hank Mustin, CharUe Senn, Tom Stallman, Denny SulUvan, Fred ToUeson, and Mary Gale Buchanan. Fantastic event!

Tom Kiefaber and Tom Mclsaac with MIDN 2/C Cohn Browning

'52ers attending) at Alumni House—also called Ogle Hall. Mark your calendar! Including an Alumni picnic on Friday and a big win over Duke, it should be an exciting weekend. For events other than the '55 Party, you will be able to sign up online via the USNA AA web site at www.usna.com/Events, or by mailing in forms found in Shipmate. More later about the '55 Party.

Ed Browder writes in with a fish story and challenge: 1 noticed in the May 2002 Shipmate that showing off one's catch is in vogue. So, thought I would add my two cents worth. Every year for about five weeks between mid-April and mid-May, thousands of Striped Bass make their way from the Atlantic Ocean and Long Island Sound to the Upper Hudson River in New York to spawn. A couple of friends and I went out again this year and caught our limit (again)— one striper permitted to be in one person's possession per day. We caught four between 20 and 30 pounds each and then kept throwing 20 pounders back looking for the "Big One" (there were five of us in the boat). Eat your hearts out, Don Kellerman and Charlie Senn! Come join us next year.

Bob Freeman and Tom Lapham at Lejeune Monument This year's Homecoming will be here before we know it: 27-29 September 2002. There will be at least two events that should be of interest to '55ers. First is the All Classes Homecoming Party (ACHP) that will be on the Friday evening of Homecoming: Friday, 27 September from 58 p.m. in Alumni Hall. Last year's "inaugural" event was a doozer! (as reported in this column— Jan/Feb '02). Second, following the Duke game on Saturday, we will hold a '55 Party (with some Shipmate, July-August 2002

Ed Browder and catch On 12 June, Bill Kennington arranged lunch with wives and it was held at Paul's on the South River (Annapolis). Enjoying the excellent cuisine and camaraderie were: Anne and Wes Saunders, Lucy and Hank Mustin, John Ganey, Nancy and Don Kellerman, Jackie and

Mort Rubenstein, Betty and Tom Cann, Marge and Tom Stallman, Spud Flowers, Denny Sullivan, Jeanie and Norm Harper, Peggy and Otto Zipf, Cal Weaver, and Sabra and Bill Kennington.

I regret to inform that Don Conner has resigned as Class treasurer because of poor health.

Cal Weaver has volunteered to serve as his relief until the next formal Class election in 2005.

Cal is very well qualified, having served as the financial manager for the 45th reunion. This action has been approved by Class Officers and will be reviewed at the next meeting of the executive committee. Our best wishes for Don's complete recovery.

Class officers met with members of the Norfolk contingent recently at Aunt Sarah's Pancake House, midway between Norfolk and DC, to discuss our ongoing fundraising effort with the Naval Academy Foundation. Recent correspondence (hopefully, by now) from Denny SuUivan to the Class has addressed this effort from the standpoint of recent developments. As can be seen in the photo, everyone had too many pancakes!

Fred Tolleson, Charlie Plumly, Pat Taylor, Tom Kiefaber, and Ray Hine Classmates in the San Diego area celebrated the Battle of Midway by a roast beef dinner at Lynne and Ned Floyd's home on 4 June. Others present included: Nancy and Paul Abernethy, Teri and Tom Boucher, Jo and Roger Coffey, Lilia and Jerry Kowalsky, Al Kozischek with Mary Ann Anderson, Penny and John Nyquist, Bob Price, Carol Schrader, Peggy and Hugh Webster, and Karen and Bob Weir. The next San Diego social will be a luau to celebrate VJ Day on 14 August.

Ed Grant, residing in Green Valley, AZ, writes: I thought you might be interested in our brief visit with Phyllis and Mick Fladager during a Circle Hawaii cruise, 23 March through 7 April.

We haven't spent any time together since our 40th reunion and it was a delight to spend a few hours with them. Mick, a tour guide supreme, drove us around the west side of Kauai, the dry side, and we spent some time over lunch at their golf course. We reminisced about our days at Barber's Point, first tour after flight training, when monetary rewards were seldom seen and beach time was a priority. Rosemary and 1 are easing off from our voluntary activities and spending more time traveling and visiting family. We may be coming east next year for a reunion, but that is an "if," our daughter is soon-to-be alieutenant in the Supply Corps on shore duty in Bremerton; spent her time in the Gulf on CAMDEN and is about to be remarried in June. I'm flying to Denver once a quarter on business and will probably continue to do so as long as good health prevails. 1 also volunteer at the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson once or twice a week for fun and "war" stories, my non-golf recreation.

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Edmund L. IXirner Jr. '81 on the occasion of his taking over as commanding officer of ComSeaConRon 41. MUSTIN (DDG-89) will commission at North Island, San Diego in July 2003.

A commissioning committee has been formed under the tutelage of Hugh Webster as chairman.

John Nyquist is the Invitation Chairman. More to come on this. And more tailgate pictures!

Don Kellerman, Mai MacKinnon, Steve Ruth, and Denny Sullivan

Mick Fladager and Ed Grant The annual Class golf challenge between the USNA Classes of 1955 and 1957 was held on the 21 May at Augustine Golf Course just outside of Fredricksburg, VA. On a clear and beautiful day for the Class of 1955, the day ended with '55 victorious over '57 by the scant margin of three sttokes. Monroe Hatch was a major contributor to our success as was a host of other contributors with Jack Renard and Joe Dunn coming all the way from their lofty perch at Wintergreen and Dick Morgan and Joe Chmelik coming from the far reaches of the state of Maryland. We get to keep the Class challenge ttophy for one year after failing to muster a winning score the prior two years. Participant teams included Lucy and Hank Mustin, Ray Hine and Jack Renard, Monroe Hatch and Tony Bracken, Dick Morgan and Joe Chmelik, Joe Dunn and Glenn Bates, Roger Christensen and Paul Anderson (non-Classmates, who have represented the Class in prior years of golf challenges), and John Adams and Don Kellerman. Individually, a number of awards were made to Classmates for their heroics, and to the delight of all, John Adams, regal with cane, received an award for beating his handicapâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a testament to the fortitude of a tme golfer and former Marine. More golf follows as the year unfolds. All Classmates passing through the area are invited to participate on the third Tuesday of each month. Ray Hine says, "Don't worry about your golfing prowess. Our handicaps vary from low teens to the mid 30s. Hit them long and straight and keep your eye on the ball."

Potpourri The May USNAAA Board of Tmstees (BOT) meeting brought together Denny Sullivan, BiU Rentz, Tony HastogUs, and John Haynes. Bill is president of the Atlanta Chapter, and on the Board; Tony is president of the Charlottesville Chapter, and John is the resident gum on the Governance Committee of the BOT. For the upcoming football season the first home game is with North Carolina State on 7 September. We will tailgate in the usual placeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Area 3 in Gold parking. The Notre Dame game is on 9 November in Baltimore. The Class will mn a bus to and from the game from the Army-Navy CC, Arlington. More on this later. Dick Peterson has been elected treasurer of the Washington Chapter of the Alumni Association. Fall social schedule: Luncheons at Portofino on 11 September, 9 October, 13 November, and 11 December (ladies' luncheon). Hugh Webster and Al Kozischek attended the annual football luncheon in San Diego recentiy. They are pictured with Jim Stockdale '47. Proud mom, Carol Turner (widow of Eddie Turner), is snapped with 106

ToUesons and Kellermans with astronaut

Hugh Webster, Jim Stockdale '47, and Al Kozischek

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Mai MacKinnon with Bumpsey and Ace Davis Carol Turner with son Eddie Jr. '81

'55; Ray Hine with the Westbrooks, Zipfs, and Morgans Shipmate, July-August 2002

• Play golf at local courses, or • Tour Olde Colorado Springs antique shops, or • Pikes Peak Cog Railroad from Manitou Annual Membership: 37% Life Membership: 38% Springs to the top and back.

• Visit Garden of the Gods and its Southwest Class Executive Committee Co-Chairmen; gift shop.

CAPT Douglass E Hayman, USN (Ret.) (11) 6:45 p.m.: Board bus to Sheraton Hotel for COL George Mushalko, USAF (Ret.) (15) Navy Birthday Ball.

Sec'y: Dave Swanson (4) 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Navy Birthday Ball at 16 E. Del Ray Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301 the Sheraton: Social hour; Senior Naval Officer p: 703-548-7240: f: 703-548-0272 Present officiating for toasts and official cake e; hdswanson@aol.com cutting, presentations; dinner and dance to celNavy-Air Force FootbaU Game Mini-Reunion ebrate the Navy Birthday. Band is the Falconers In Colorado Springs, CO, 3-5 October 2002 from the USAFA Band who will play music of Onie and Tom Northam's hard work has re- the Big Band era. Military personnel: Dinner ally paid off with a very attractive and enticing Dress Blues (or service equivalent). Civilian mini-reunion for the Class of 1956 around the guests and retired military: Black Tie or busiNavy-Air Force football game on 5 October in ness suit (navy blue/black or dark gray prefeiTed) Colorado Springs, as the schedule of events be- choice of military or civilian dress as above. low indicates. Since this entry was submitted to Ladies: comparable eveningwear. Or mini-reShipmate in early June some changes might have union group is not expected to wear anything but been made with details provided via the Class business suit and comparable ladies wear unless email route. you choose to do otherwise.

Schedule Of Events Saturday, 5 October: Wednesday, 2 October 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.: Continental breakfast and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Early registration at the free time at the hotel.

Candlewood Hotel for those signed up for the 11 a.m.: Board bus from hotel to USAFA FalSpace Command Cheyenne Mountain tour on con Stadium and Pre-game catered tailgate.

Thursday moming. Local area information pack1 p.m.: Navy vs. Air Force football game. ages will be provided at check-in.

4:30 p.m.: Reload bus for transport to hotel.

Thursday, 3 October 6:30 p.m.: Board bus for transport to Flying 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.: Early registtation continues W Ranch for reunion dinner. with information packages.

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Social hour, chuck wagon 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.: Buffet breakfast at the Hotel. dinner, and special entertainment show by the 8 a.m.: Depart hotel for Space Command/ Flying W Wranglers.

Cheyenne Mountain tour (visiting the U.S. Space 10:15 p.m.: Re-board bus for retum to hotel.

Command—NORAD HQRS) in Cheyenne Sunday, 6 October: Mountain is a traly unique activity to observe a 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.: Buffet breakfast at hotel. joint Canadian/U.S.A. operation protecting the 9:30 a.m.: Bus to USAFA Chapel for Catholic American continent whose mission may grow Services at 10 a.m. with Homeland Defense. All public tours have 10:30 a.m.: Bus to USAFA Chapel for Protesbeen suspended since September 11th—this is tant Services at 11 a.m. indeed a special concession for 20-30 people max.

TBD: Buses to Colorado Springs and Denver 11:30 a.m.: Retum to hotel.

Airports.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.: Lunch at a local restaurant Special Notes or buffet lunch at the hotel (1) You must individually order football tickets Aftemoon: Free or arranged tours with Tom and make hotel and airline reservations. But not to Northam or the hotel.

6 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Regular Registration for the mini-reunion with information packages provided at check-in.

Friday, 4 October 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.: Late Registtation with information packages at check-in.

8 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.: Bus departs from hotel to Air Force Academy.

• Arrive at AFA Visitor Center and join up with tour guide.

• Tour led by USAFA Public Affairs Director • Visitor Center video—15 minutes.

• Gift Shop for 30 minutes and then re-board bus.

10:15 a.m.: 30 minute tour of USAFA chapel • Visit Cadet Plaza and Brig Gen Robbie Reisner Memorial. Bus tour around Academy grounds as time permits.

12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.: Buffet lunch.

1:30 p.m.: Re-board bus or vans for transit to various attractions: • U.S. Olympic Training Center (two to three hour tour of training facilities), or

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worry Tom and Onie have done all the necessary up-front work. All you need do is just mention you are part of the "Class of 1956 Reunion Block."

Football tickets: Purchase of football tickets will be through the USNA Athletic Association at 1-800-US4NAVY and Reference group # 1201 where we will be in the Navy seating block. Call or email Tom Northam or George Mushalko if you have any questions.

Hotel: 100 suites had been set aside at the Candlewood Hotel in the north end of Colorado Springs. There are a few openings left, which will be held until 31 August. Make your reservations now as it is on a first come basis.

Cancellations and refunds will be made up to two weeks before the reunion. Again by credit card and call at 719-533-0094 or email at candlewooddos@sunwest.net stating part of the Navy Class of 1956 reunion.

Airline reservations: The Society of Military Travelers in Arlington, VA, will arrange for airline transportation at the best rates possible. Our Class and others have had good experience working with them in the past. It is recommended to fly directly into Colorado Springs. For air travel to Colorado Springs contact the Society of Military Travel at 1-800-638-8784 or, locally, 1-703914-1966; thesociety@pipeline.com. Ask for Margo. Include traveler's names, credit card number, dates of ttavel, city of departure, desired times of departure and retum, seating requirements, and any special assistance needed at airports. Identify your requests as "USNA '56 MiniReunion." After landing at Colorado Springs, you'll need to take a cab or other form of transport to the hotel.

Other activity costs: Not available in time for this Shipmate article submission deadline in early June, but will be covered in subsequent Class emails. Again, call or email Tom for the latest information.

(2) Area high altitude: the area is at 7,300 feet and of low humidity. Plan to drink plenty of water to help in adjusting to this altitude.

(3) Looking forward to a great mini-reunion and game.

"56: George's wife, Janet Frame, George (14), and Margaret and John Boyd (24) Shipmate, July-August 2002

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George Biles (14), writes about his mini-reunion with John Boyd (24), in Medford, OR, last Febmary. John, a many decade resident of Oregon, had never attended a Class reunion so George gave John a 45 th Reunion book along with stories about that weekend. John Landis (21), another long-time Oregon resident, was also invited to the dinner John and Margaret Boyd so graciously hosted at the Medford Golf and Country Club.

Class Of '56 Special Luncheon We had a special luncheon on 5 June at the Fort Myers Officers Club with our featured speaker being Chet Gladchuk, the new Naval Academy Athletic Director. Chet delivered a ttemendous presentation that was praised and enjoyed by everyone there. He covered various statistics of Navy sports, winding up with a beautiful summary of the three phases—2002/2003/ 2002—of the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium renovation project which will cost about $40,000,000.

He covered his recent three-day indoctrination with the fleet in the Norfolk area, which tumed out to be quite humorous as he tried to describe life on ships, etc. without knowing all the terminology. CAPT Kevin Sinnet '79, die Athletic Association Associate Director, also accompanied Chet. Kevin's basketball jersey is only one of four honored in Alumni Hall along with those of John Clune '54, David Robinson '87, and Vernon Butler '86. We had a good tumout with some new faces.

Down Under In Australia And New Zealand The brochure landed on the table with the other mail to be pemsed over lunch. The cute koala stared at usfromthefrontpage and inside was described one of the trips of our dreams. AusttaUan visits to Sydney, Caims, and die Great Barrier Reef plus very interesting lecmres and visits. Then on to Auckland, Rotoma, and Tauranga in New Zealand to visit the volcanicfissiffes,the rainforest, lectures of native and modem culture including the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute and museum.

Our decision was made in less than half an hour. The new log home plans were still going through "the process" so we had time to take advantage of this opportunity. USNA's Alumni Foundation supports the Alumni Campus Abroad programs designed to provide "Alumni with opportunities to leam, explore and recreate in an intemational setting." This we certainly did.

Because we wanted to see Sydney on our own, we allowed up front three extra days to explore the city. Tom had spent two weeks in Australia on his R&R from Viemam in 1966 and he wanted to see how much it had changed (more roads are paved). We toured the famous Opera House (now completed), the Blue Mountains and Bondi Beach (still there), the 2000 Olympics Center (new) and retumed one night to the city by boat on the Parramatta River (Thom Birds book).

One of Tom's goals was to get his bride of one year to climb the Sydney Harbor Bridge, which is larger than Mt. Rushmore! She did, and thoroughly enjoyed the three-hour up-and-down cUmb plus the view of the harbor and city is spectacular.

We flew to Caims in Northeast Australia to meet our 23 companions, alumni from five universities and USNA. Staying at the beautiful Palm Royal Hotel, we used it as a home base for the daily excursions to: 108

• Ride on a skyrail just a few feet above the tteetops more than 75 feet up over approximately seven miles of rainforest canopy. A beautiful ride with opportunities to disembark at educational stations for a closer look at vegetation different from other rainforests we have personally visited in other parts of the world.

• Whitewater rafting on the Caloundra River, no social redeeming value, just fim and exercise.

• Aboriginal culture shows and native craft exhibits where Tom threw the hunting boomerang and catapult spear at targets.

• Ride out to the Great Barrier Reef where we dove and took underwater pictures, rode a helicopter to get a bird's eye view of the Reef, then sun bathed on the Quicksilver Reef boat.

• Visit the Mareeba Wetlands, a 300-acre nature reserve being created for preservation of native birds and freshwater crocodiles. Also, on our way back to the hotel, the bus stopped so that we could watch several "pods of kangaroos in their native habitat.

From Cairns we flew to Auckland, New Zealand, then by bus to Rotoma and the city of Tauranga. Our educational focus was on the native Maori, the dairy fanning and gold kiwi farm produce process as part of the economic picture.

The "Kjwi's" sttong environmental concem was another focus as we learned in a lecture by Doug Farr, Senior NZ Environmentalist. For example, the "Kiwi's" are restoring the vegetation on sacred Mt. Manganui recently damaged by fires, storms and possums. On our last leisure day we walked three miles around the "mountain" in one hour in a driving rain "because it was there."

Huge Pacific Ocean waves crashed against the rocks as we walked the ancient ttee Uned path, passing goats and other small creatures staying out of the rain.

Dinner at home with New Zealanders from various walks of life was the crowning event of the last week. Our hosts picked us up at the hotel and ferried us to their homes for a delightful meal of New Zealand lamb, local vegetables and the famous dessert Pavlova. The real plus was several hours of stimulating conversation on an amazing variety of subjects. We really enjoyed the chance to visit with these kind "locals" who enjoy inviting Americans into their homes for a few hours.

Retuming to Colorado Springs added the final great kick to the trip; we left New Zealand Saturday at 6 p.m. and arrived home at 1534 the same day. Back before we left!

Tom and Onie Northam at Blue Mountain National Park, with "friend"

Onie and Tom at the top of Sydney Harbor Bridge Association of the USNA Class of 1956 TVeasurer's Report for 2001 Farmers Bank of Maryland 31 December 2000 Balance—$556.05 Deposits in 2001—$855 Expenses in 2001—$300 Beving Mem. Ch. 31 December 2001 Balance—$1,111.05 Charles Schwab Brokerage Acct: 31 December 2000 Balance—$43,357.15 31 December 2001 Balance—$40,154.65 Schwab Gov't Money Market: $13,303.98 Schwab S&P 500 Fund: $26850.67 The Money Market Fund made $225.12 in 2001. The S&P 500 Fund lost $3,202.50 in 2001.

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Annual Membership: 34% Life Membership: 41%

Pres: CAPT David S. Cooper, USN (Ret.) Corr Sec'y: CAPT F.N. Howe Jr., USN (Ret) 1 Walter Circle, Fredericksburg, VA 22405 e; fnhusna57@aol.com Sec'y; CAPT R.H. Scales, USN (Ret) 129 Westbury, Williamsburg, VA 23189 e: vkct@mindspring.com Webmaster: Fred Dammann web site; www.USNA.org Remember those days when you stood onein-three? You'd no sooner put your head down and the messenger would be stumbling around in your pitch black room with a flashlight whose beam could have been mistaken for the second coming and the ttademark stage whisper:".. .Oh dark-fifteen, sir. Watch."

Well, something like this happened in May this year and even after the blessed month's recess because of this double issue, it seems as though we just put June to bed. Well, off we go, aided and abetted by a few of our faithful correspondents and at least one First Time Ever.

The guys who are camped around the Beltway have been busier than the proverbial one-legged man without his Air Jordan. Chief among die gala events claiming their collective attention was a dandy May luncheon (note use of the "-eon" variant, a clue that the ladies were involved) organized by Peg and Ken Malley on board CONSTELLATION in Baltimore's Inner Harbor.

The public announcement of the event kindly provided by Ken reads as follows:

Shipmate, July-August 2002

CoNSTELL.wioN Museum Advisory Board Member Vice Admiral Ken Malley, USN (Ret.) organized a Naval Academy Class of 1957 luncheon on board CONSTELLATION 14 May 2002.

The turnout of over 50 members of the Class. most with spouses bringing total attendees to 100, enjoyed several hours of socializing and touring our great ship. The event was scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. but many continued to tour the ship until mid aftemoon with the tremendous help of the ship's crew in explaining virtually every aspect of the ship and her restoration. The recently restored Captain's cabin was the hit of the day.

With the exception of the Class's annual homecoming events. CONSTELLATION visit is believed to be the largest tumout for a Class luncheon. One of Ken's Classmates drove up from Georgia to attend and many who tumed out have been absent from the normal lunch routine for many years. One attendee observed that this was the first time since graduation that he had seen the wife of a Classmate in whose wedding he had then participated.

Just prior to the start of the luncheon Ken Malley and Pete Boyne. the President of the Washington. DC, area Class of '57 Chapter, presented a chair for the captain's cabin. In addition, two members of the Class agreed to purchase chairs in memory of family members.

Cleve Loman provided a fine series of photos that testified to the fact that it was a beautiful day and that just everyone was there. We chose to print the one that included three good-looking girls, even though we had to take Paul and Jerry in the bargain. The other photo of the aftemoon shows Ken addressing attendees and gives you a feel for the sweep of the venue and provides just a suggestion for the level of the glitterati attracted to the event. This shot, by the way, was indeed captured by none other than "Bats" Pelphrey, up from (way) downtown Marietta, GA, for the day. Both of these guest photographers went to some ttouble to get their work to us, for which we are most appreciative.

L to r; Marianne Loman, Darline and Paul Roush, and Anne and Jerry Smith

The following is a copy of the thank-you note to the Malleys from the Washington Area Executive Committee Chairman Pete Boyne: Many, many thanks for your efforts to put the CONSTELLATION luncheon together. The Washington Chapter, as well as the Class "owes" both of you. The experience to see the ship, discuss the efforts you put into the restoration, the availability of the "historian" to answer questions as well as the great history of the ship certainly supports the Class efforts for the Naval Heritage Chair.

We all appreciate your personal efforts to get us on board, setting up the caterers, and acting as a docent. The wardroom chair presentation to the head of the Foundation for the Class topped the event.

Again, please accept our thanks for a wonderful experience.

The following note from Brink Trammel found its way to us in April: Sorry I'm late with thisâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the last year and a half has been tough, as some members of the Class already understand. In August 2000 my wife, Jean, of 43 years was diagnosed with cancer. She fought it courageously but, with profound sadness, I must report that she lost the battle on 30 April 2001. Through all the diagnostics and treatments she was positive, upbeat, and convinced that we could beat the disease.

Through it all her sense of humor and determination never failed. She was buried on 25 May at Arlington after a memorial service attended by family and friends, including several members of '57. Page and Brink (our children) and I want to express our deep appreciation to those Classmates who supported us in our time of great need with their presence, their sympathy and their good wishes. From our first meeting on 2 April 1955 until the day of her death, Jean and I had a great run.

Next came this little bluebird fluttering over the transom from Ron Marryott: Early in May, I was visited by a very fine group of Wyoming Seminary (prep before entering USNA) and Naval Academy Classmates.

Dave Smalley, Paul Gober, and Ed Palanek stopped by for some libations and lots of talk about our time together at Wyoming Seminar.

We were all amazed how much we had forgot and yet how much we remembered about our year together there. I think we all agreed that that year prepped us well for USNA. In my particular case, I would not have made it to USNA without that extra year.

The Wyoming Seminary boys Paul is living in South Carolina, Ed lives in Arizona, and of course, Dave has been "dug in" in Annapolis since the early '60s. The enclosed photo shows the Sem Guys at the "real Marryott." For me the visit was very uplifting and enjoyable. 1 have to confess that we talked about all the other Wyoming Seminary guys who were there with us, 24 recruited athletes.

Some of our group did much better in athletics than I did once when we hit Plebe Year.

And by the way, Dave Smalley is doing very well these days. He has regained some of the weight he lost while undergoing treatment at Johns Hopkins Hospital and is back to work at the NAAA part time. Our Classmate Dave is the gatekeeper who screens incoming student athletes for the Naval Academy. I watched him from the Supe's office acquit this responsibility with great skill when he served as the Associate Director of Admissions for the NAAA. Dave is an enormous inspiration. He had a very tough diagnosis and has been through some extremely difficult times including isolation, chemo, and a bone marrow transplant.

It gives me considerable pleasure to report that he is getting back on his feet.

This store of perseverance will certainly serve him well, 1 predict, as he has begun to hit the little white ball.

The next batter is your 50th Reunion Class Gift Committee co-chairman and spokesman, Bruce DeMars: Your 50th Reunion Gift Committee is pleased to report the successful completion of phase one. Ninety-five percent of our Classmates voted to approve the recommended giftâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a Chair in Naval Heritage in the History Department. Comments, in general, were quite laudatory. We believe we have picked a winner.

Efforts are now underway to plan phase two, the fundraising. A newsletter later this year will provide details.

Apropos of this advice, don't miss the item posted somewhere upstream of the Class News section (a nether area known among the editors as the "front matter") in this issue noting a major contribution toward our gift, a cool half mil given by the Excelon Corporation in recognition of the service of its recendy departed director, Dan Cooper. Front and center among the broadly smiling folks with the big check will be found our own Bruce and Dan. Harry Gimber has kindly sent me an article gleaned from the pages of A'avy Times which talks at some length to the considerable task facing our man Cooper with his recent assumption of responsibilities as Under Secretary for Benefits of the Veterans Administration. As luck would have it Harry's letter arrived on the same day as did an envelope from Bmce DeMars, which contained the splendid official photo of Dan's swearing ceremony. The oath was administered by Secretary Tony Principi '67, and Bette was standing tall by the side of the new Under Secretary.

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The Honorable Dan Cooper Congratulations, Secretary Dan, and best of luck with this alligator.

Next player is Commissioner Jim Poole. As is the usual case this time of year the golfers can generate more copy than we can accommodate.

In my back pocket is the mn-down on the annual '57-'55 shootout which we have to hold over until next time. Promise.

The Ernie Els designed golf course. Whiskey Creek, located in Ijamsville, MD, was the site of the Class of 1957's first golf outing of 2002. Under the superb coordination and maitre d'manship of host. Jack O'Donnell, Whiskey Creek offered 17 members of the Class and three of their guests a challenging, fair, and architecturally stunning venue in which to kickoff the new golfing season. Classmates participating were: Bob Crouch, Jerry Smith, Pete Junghans, Doc Dugan, Jim Poole, George Philipps, Wayne Fritz, Walt Meukow, Jack Kersh (honorary), Dick Vosseller, Ken Malley, Jim Foresman, Bill Hamel, Joe Doherty, Cleve Loman, and Fred Dunbar. Guests included Tom Gibbons '58, Jack Adams '58, and Walt Meukow's colleague John Young.

First place prize money went to the Crouch, Smith, Junghans, Dugan team; second place to the Poole, Gibbons, Philipps, O'Donnell team; and third to the Hamel, Doherty, Loman, Dunbar team. Closest-to-the-pin was won by Jim Foresman and the Most Accurate Drive went to host. Jack O'Donnell, when the two '58ers, Gibbons and Adams, could not resolve their dispute over who was clearly closer to the line. Showing his well-honed command qualities, O'Donnell kept the prize money for himself in the absence of an agreement. Copious quantities of beer, accompanied by equally copious sea stories, followed completion of the round—but, that is another story.

Our annual pilgrimage to Myrtle Beach was, again this year, a delightful week of superb golf, dining, and camaraderie. Expertly coordinated, as always, by Cleve Loman, 18 Classmates and seven spouses enjoyed the many amenities offered by this East Coast capital of golf. Joining in golf on four of the Beach's premier courses—Blackmoor, The Surf Club, River's Edge, and Tiger's Eye—were: Frank Baulch, Dave Cooper, Bob Crouch, Bill Hamel, Shannon Heyward, Peter Junghans, Dan Kenny, Cleve Loman, Larry Magner, "Mac" McMenamin, John Nolan, Jack O'Donnell, Bill Palmer, George Philipps, Jerry Smith, Sam Trippe, Dick Vosseller, Ginger Poole, and yours truly. Non-golfers, but no less absorbed in fun and games, were: Mimi Cooper, Sue Hamel, Ann Kenney, Louise Magner, Loretta McMenamin, Muff Philipps, and Anne Smith.

It would be too lengthy, and a disservice besides, to report winners since everyone was, technically, a winner just by having been there.

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We welcomed some new faces and enjoyed seeing old ones as well. This outing has always enjoyed a good turnout, largely due to Cleve Loman's personal efforts to make it the fun outing it is. We would enjoy it even more if other Classmates and their wives would join us.

While plowing the last short row and highstepping to get this column in the mail I got the following hot dope from Bill Peerenboom: 1 must begin with a "good news/bad news" item, starting with the "bad news" which is that in the latest newsletter, my report lists Bob Robinson (16) as having passed on during the inter-newsletter period. The good news is that he did not, and is very much among us and is experiencing an "editorial Lazarus." My sincere apologies. Bob, and congratulations for having survived my clerical ineptitude. Hopefully this will elicit some correspondence to you.

Several Classmates and their spouses/significant others were guests of the 22nd Company at their Dining Out in late April. Joining the Mids and their dates were Mimi and Dave Cooper, Muff and George Philipps, Gin and Paul Behrends, Keith Hastie and Nancy Doolin, Mike Kelly, and yours truly. It was an exceptional evening, with everyone in formal rig—our ladies shone, as is to be expected.

Dave and Mimi were honored to be seated at the head table, and the others of us were placed at tables with Midshipmen of various Classes.

The event was held at the Governor Calvert House, one of the Historic Inns of Annapolis on State Circle.

The Midshipmen ran a delightful and perfectly "correct" mess, illustrating that they have the finesse to carry out that fine tradition. Fortunately they also had the good grace not to notice any "violations" we may have perpetrated, so we escaped the wrath of "Mr. Vice."

The guest speaker was Gary Jobson, sailing commentator for ESPN, who came in from the Volvo Around the World Sailing Race, whose participants were in Annapolis for the weekend. He was exceptionally well received, and made a point of recognizing how important the year 1957 was in his memory (tums out he was seven at the time, but still has specific recollections—or took the trouble to look something up, which is nice). He told a few sea stories—all pertinent—and then departed to his next event.

Dave Cooper presented a copy of the book The Navy published by the Naval Historical Foundation (a very well done "coffee table" volume—if you need a copy, email the Foundation) for the Company Wardroom from the Class.

It was a delightful evening, and enhanced the growing bond between the Class and the 22nd Company.

Boom also provided us a brief mn-down on his new job as a Fairfax County Magistrate, which we have to save until next time. Suffice it say that you don't want to get into ttouble in Fairfax on the midwatch.

Remember the story about the young lad who joined the Navy, went off to sea and was never heard from again? Well, here's a variation on that theme. Here's the story of a young fellow from Fresno who joined the Navy and then the Air Force and went off to Europe and, well, hasn't been heard from often. As a matter of fact, not counting this item, he has not answered up for right around 45 years.

Having ground our way through bring-up bios on all of the sitting Class and Chapter Alumni Association officers that we're aware of, it seemed like a perfect time to knock up (that's

the way they say it in Dorset) Larry Hansen and find out what he has been up to in jolly olde England for this past lifetime. Larry responded promptly and graciously with all the details and a photo, which may help us out should he make good on his plan to join us for some part of the September festivities. Wouldn't that be a homecoming? Here's his story, translated into American: This note constitutes my first substantive connection with the Naval Academy and the Class of 1957 since graduation. My only contact has been with my roommate Jack Richardson who, by complete coincidence, became connected to my family; he met and married a girl whom my aunt had known from childhood, and whose father she eventually married—at the age of 80.

Having taken my commission in the Air Force I spent my graduation leave on a fateful tour of Europe. In a youth hostel queue in Milan I met an English girl—Ursula Townley—and we married in New York City Hall in 1959. In 19601 gave up my singularly inauspicious service career Being at a loose end, and having already developed an Anglophile disposition, I joined Ursula in London so that she could complete her architectural studies. I lived there for 40 years before coming to live in Dorset.

We have two sons, one a photographer and the other a barrister (that's right, the sort that puts on a wig and gown and kicks arse in court).

Larry Hansen I made my living as a writer, mainly as a trade journalist. I then decided to become a city planner and took an M.Phil, in town planning from the University of London in 1967. After working for 11 years in poor London boroughs I left local government service and worked until foiu' years ago for charities engaged in urban regeneration, two of which I started.

Ursula and I separated in 1984,1 to join Jude Moraes who was a professional gardener. Six weeks after our wedding in 1992 Jude sickened, and two months later died of cancer. This terrible misfortune was followed by the great good fortune of meeting Anne Jenkins and in 1995 we had a village wedding in our ancient church here in some of England's most beautiful countryside. Anne had pioneered a psycho-therapeutic model, which achieved great success—and international recognition—in helping distressed parents. It is practiced in a national

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network of neighborhood centers. I have spent much time supporting this valuable work.

Now we are living in a picturesque and friendly village in an old thatched cottage with chalk walls—with low ceilings and doorways where I bump my head. London is only three hours away and we love visiting it. However, the climate here is too wet and cold for us, and we are angling to buy a larger house in SW France—possibly southem Gascony or the Ariege.

My California family considers me very odd that 1 should prefer life in England, even to the extent of taking British citizenship. This is far from what they had in mind for me when they packed me off the farm to go to Annapolis. But there is plenty of precedent for Americans who, like me, find European culture generally more comfortable than the American way of life. This is just as well; otherwise there would have been no Winston Churchill! (His mother was American.)

In my case, having been a misfit in high school, and a misfit at Annapolis (ask any of my 1 st Company Classmates), Ifitin very well in England— and have found great happiness here.

Well, that's just a little more fun than we're typically authorized to have here so we have to wrap this quickly and try to stuff it into the space allotted. Tune in next month for the ramp-up to the Giant 45di. Carpe diem. —FNH

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Pres: LtCol Gordon M. Gerson, USAF (Ret.) e; usna58@comcast.net Sec'y: Col Warren S. Walters, USMC (Ret.) 5664 Ravenel Lane, Springfield, VA 22151-2430 h: 703-321-9586; e; wwalters@erols.com web page: http://www.usna.com/Classes/1958/ Here is the m i d - s u m m e r issue of the column, with a plethora (slightly less than a potfuU) of news about Classmates. You'll read about the efforts of a unique search for missing '58ers and the surprising results. You'll share the travel adventures of our peripatetic group, and you'll get updates and address changes for several Classmates, and read about some get-togethers that were scattered across the country. All this, and some great photos, awaits your reading pleasure, but first, we must cut to the commercials!

The U.S. Naval A c a d e m y Alumni Association (USNA AA) has many ongoing activities that you should be aware of, and in some cases, take action after becoming informed.

The first is an event that was once a central characteristic of H o m e c o m i n g Weekend, then dwindled into a moribund state, and is now being resurrected. This is the World's Largest Cocktail Party, the event that used to held in Dahlgren Hall on Friday evenings of Homecoming, preceding the dinner in Bancroft Hall in the King Hall dining area. Years of diminished attendance for a number of reasons (Classes not convening on Homecoming Weekend for major reunions; less than stellar menus for dinner; etc.) finally found the last of these events attracting about 200 people on the balcony of Dahlgren, and no dinner.

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Last year, the All Classes Homecoming Party was resurrected in Alumni Hall, also on the Friday of Homecoming Weekend. The fundamentals are similar, with areas for Classes to find each other and bar service. As there is no longer a follow-on dinner in King Hall, a sumptuous buffet is provided. (Last year's was done by the caterer who does our Homecoming tailgates, and you know how good those are!) Additionally, there is now a program, with entertainment provided by Midshipmen singing groups/stage acts, an appearance by the cheerleaders, and words of welcome from the president and CEO of the USNA AA and Superintendent. And there are some tables and chairs to make it easier on some of the older Classes, like '56. The All Classes Homecoming Party goes from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., so there is plenty of time for Class or individual gathering for parties after. You will find applications in Shipmate, or you can sign up on-line at www.usna.com/Events or call in for tickets at 410-263-4448, ext. 200. This event will be on our schedule for Reunion 45, but this year the Washington, DC, area Classmates (and any other ' 5 8 e r s desiring to attend) will hold a rehearsal by attending en mass.

The second item from USNA AA deals with the master database. The information concerning graduates that was once visible in the Register of Alumni is kept in an Alumni Profile on the USNAAA server. This profile is going to be expanded to include additional information, such as military service, awards, and education, but presently contains your address and email information. The Alumni Profile is updateable on-line by the individual now. You visit the USNA AA web site at www.usna.com, select the Alumni Only section in the header, and then log in with your user name and password. If you don't have the latter, there is a registration section that will set up your account so you can maintain your profile. This database will eventually be the primary source of information for our Class files, and make entering address changes easier for you, as it becomes one-stop shopping! Please get on to the Intemet, go to the USNAAA site, and establish/update your profile. Eventually we will change the set-up on our '58 Class web site so that you will use your profile name and password to get into the Roster section of the '58 site. This will provide a greater degree of security for your personal information than thepresent system of a one-word password that can be figured out by anyone with a smattering of naval history.

Digita.1 Photos A digital camera will have pixel dimensions that define the resolution, njxels

3 ^ = dpi • photos must be 300 dpi e.g. Your image 12 inches x 20 inches at 72 dpi has a pixel resolution of 864 pixels x 1440 pixels. It would be reduced to a 2.88 inches by 4.8 inches image with 300 dpi.

The third item is associated with the Alumni Profile, and provides a Lifetime Email Forwarding capability. This is available to Lifetime members of USNAAA only, and gives you the freedom to have just one email address forever, allowing you to change ISP providers whenever you want, but transparently to your correspondents. You just let the Alumni Profile know the address of the ISP you are currently using and they automatically forward your mail to that address. It also is sort of neat when you are traveling. You can get the mail addressed to your Lifetime address sent on to an address of your choosing, for example, one of your children's addresses where you are visiting, or perhaps a ship address during a cruise. You do all the updating on-line at the USNA AA web site.

Several Classmates have already obtained their Lifetime addresses, for example. Buff Walter (11) is now jawalter@1958.usna.com. The latter part of the address will be common to the Class, and only the individual identifier needs to be filled in. My lifetime address is wwalters@1958.usna.com, which you are welcome to use. This gets automatically forwarded to my account at erols.com. If you move frequently, or have ISP troubles and change frequently, this will simplify your life by removing the need to notify everybody of new email addresses. We now have 576 members of the Class with email, out of 888 Classmates that we are in contact with. Give it a try, and let usna.com be the e-mail mover for you. Full details are available on the USNAAA web site.

Now, on to the Class news. Pat Hanavan (24) offered to assist the Class locate some of our "lost sheep" through a contact he had at USAA, the insurer for most military types at some point during their life. The results have been substantial, to the point that we now have only 28 graduate Classmates that we don't have a fix on. Sadly, the information also uncovered some Classmate deaths that had not been promulgated before, and about which we have no details. George Bauer (14) passed away on 19 December 1988, Keith Aiken (18) drowned on 20 June 1994, Walter Illick (15) died on 30 April 1996, and Sam Taylor (20) died on 27 September 1999. As these were all "lost sheep," no notification was ever provided to USNA or the Class.

On a more positive note, we now have addresses as follows: Joe Panzarino (2), 718 Fatis Creek Dr., Melboume, FL 32904; Don Desselle (9) (neelie5000@aol.com), 869 Spanish Dr. N., Longboat Key, FL 34228; 941-383-9291; PhU Love (15) (pellgl@earthlink.net), 9 Handicappers Ln., Ocala, FL; 352-291-2787; Lou Adams (lou.adams@lmco.com), 8617 Canyon Crest Road, Ft. Worth, TX 76179 (Lou left us during Plebe year, and presently works for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company on the Joint Strike Fighter p r o g r a m ) ; and 'Tom Martin (5) (tommartin@rural-com.com), 914 Cimarron Ave., La Junta, CO 81050; 719-384-2132.

As long as addresses are the topic, Bill Bauer (18) has a changed his email address to bullet_one@hotmail.com (there is an underscore between "bullet" and "one"). A case where the Lifetime Email Forwarding would come in handy! Zeke Zariquiey (4) (juanpablozg @terra.com.pe) now has the following addresses: 111

in Pern: Calle Triana 239 Dpto. 203, Miraflores, Lima 18, Pern; 221-3404 (this is Zeke's son); in the U.S.: 18666 Mustard Seed Ct., Germantown, MD 20874; 301-515-0405; chiviquiey@aol.com (this is Zeke's daughter home and email). RusseU Henderson (9)(mssellhenderson@aol.com) has retumed to his hometown of Gainesville, FL, and is living on a couple of wooded acres outside of town, right off 1-75, a well-defined snowbird flyaway. His address is 5408 SW 131st Lane, Micanopy FL 32667; 352-335-4274.

At the May meeting of the USNA AA Board of Tmstees, '58 was represented by Tmstee Jack Adams (4); Class President Gordon Gerson (11); John Potter (19), San Francisco Bay Area Chapter President; and Ned Oldham (6), NaplesFt. Myers, FL, Chapter President. Ned pointed out that his Vice President is John Lorusso (3) and his Secretary is Bob Shearer (14), virtually a '58 sweep of the slate!

In one of its more unusual ttavels, the Class flag has made it to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa. Here, in a letter from a member of the Class of '89 is the explanation: Greetings from the Arabian Gulf! I hope this letter finds you in good health and good cheer.

My name is LCDR William Parkhurst '89 and I am currently serving in Bahrain as a ComUSNavCent staff officer for VADM Timothy Keating '7L Attached is one of the photographs taken to record my 2001 climb to the top of Mt. Killimanjaro, Tanzania. My climbing partner was LCDR Jeff Risinger, son of Robert Risinger (15). The flag was (ahem!) "reconned" from a '58 tailgater some time in the past.. .1 will protect the names of the guilty party. During the planning of our Africa trip one thing led to another and Jeff and I connected his father to Class of '58 and the flag I had stored deep in a sea chest. In honor of the great tradition your Class so proudly perpetuates in the pages of Shipmate, we present this picture. So, cheers to those who have gone before us! Beat Army!

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Gary Minar (20) (gminar@syv.com) also took the flag traveling, as recounted in his note: Yes, this is a picture of our famous traveling '58 flag, but please note that was taken in front

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of the Rotunda. That is, St. George Rotunda, a circular Byzantine cathedral from the third century, located in Thessaloniki (northem), Greece.

It is a massive, towering structure with beautiful mosaics. It also has many fine examples of religious art of that period. This rotunda is well preserved and is being further restored prior to the 2004 Olympics, having suffered major damage in the 1977 earthquake. Gary and Barbara Minar and their friends, Eldyne and Rev. David Gray (left to right in photo) toured the mainland of Greece, then several islands, then Istanbul and Kessadisus/Ephessus in Turkey.

The trip included visiting the many sites where apostle Paul preached to inform people about the Good News, i.e. about Christ. They also spent quite a few days in the Athens area and will share many tips with Classmates who might be thiiikiiij .1 travel to that area.

the activity here in Annapolis on 4 June. I'm sure many others of you had just as memorable evenings. God bless you all.

There were some other Classmate gatherings, and these included photos. Sandy and Gary Krause (13) visited Janice and Don Tarquin (13) in April out in Tucson, AZ. Gary and Don are both from Pittsburgh and were in the 13th Company together. The photo is supposedly of these two after a couple of martinis! Also in April, several of the '58 group from the San Diego area got together at the Crew Classic. In the photo you will see, left to right: Mike Chappie (5), Donna and John Griffiths (6), Tom Flenung (6), and Lance Massey (11). Lastly, Bev and Paul McLellan (6) left their Long Beach, CA, home long enough to visit with Cindy and Mike McLane (6) in Gales Ferry, CT, while on vacation. Their picture was taken at a local restaurant where they had a wonderful meal while overlooking Long Island Sound, and where they told many unrepeatable tales about their Sixth Company Classmates.

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Minars and Grays in Thessaloniki On 4 June, a date which is emblazoned in our memories, the Annapolis contingent got together and celebrated at their customary "First Tuesday" dinner. John Berry (14) sent in the following story: Forty-four years ago today, 900 of us graduated after four hard years at Canoe U. It was a hot, Annapolis day; the ceremony was in the brand new Field House, which is now named in honor of "Bull" Halsey of World War II fame.

The President of the United States, Dwight David Eisenhower, was our commencement speaker. To add a little color and noise, the Martin Company in nearby Baltimore had two P6Ms (jet powered sea planes) with a couple of chase planes fly by overhead. It was a great day!

In commemoration of this day 44 years ago, the Annapolis group of '58ers met for dinner at the Galway Bay (Little Campus in our day) on Maryland Avenue on 4 June 2002. The food was excellent and the company was first Class.

We had a long table with the following 17 attendees; Maripi and Joe Crlner (3), Mimi and Dick Buss (20), Becky and Bob Caldwell (18), Mai O'Donnell (Mrs. Odie O'Donnell (7)), Mai's buddy, Bonnie Maxwell, Beckie and Liles Creighton (14), Walt Mitchell (12), Barbara and Ray Landrum (14), Polly and Ken Mitchell (10), and Billie and John Paul Berry (14).

As we were getting ready for dessert, our honorary Classmate, Peggy Kimbo, surprised us with a cake dedicated to this day 44 years ago. Peggy is a dear friend of our Class who was working at the Little Campus when we were Midshipmen. Last December shortly after Billie and I moved to Annapolis, we had dinner at Galway Bay. Peggy spotted my ring and asked my Class. When she found out 1 was a '58er, we talked on and off as Peggy worked for the remainder of the evening. That sums up

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San Diego "SSers Joe Fenick (7) sent in a note on his adventures: Madelyn and I are enjoying our semi-retired life here in San Diego. I'm still working about 10-12 hours a week for RCI developing engineering installation drawings for shipboard electronics systems for US Navy and foreign ships. We travel around the country and to England to visit our seven children. Last September we flew to our son Bill's house in London, leaving 10 September and arriving in London a few hours before the disaster, having changed planes in Newark a few hours before the hijacking. We recently visited our daughter, Christine, and her husband, Roy, in Atlanta at Easter time and were able to arrange lunch at my daughter's with my USNA roommates Lee Gies (7), who lives in New Hampshire (both his sons live in Atlanta, GA), Chuck Medlock (7), who now resides in Clarksville, GA, and my FisKE roommate. Gene Chancy '60 who lives in Rosewell, GA. Enclosed is a picture of the USNA roommates. Chuck, Lee, and Joe.

I'm still pushing the travel business, which is little money but the opportunity to discover lots of interesting places to experience. Plus, Janet and I still love to travel, which we do a whole bunch. We're off next to the Kenai Peninsula, AK, for a week late in June. Afterwards, Janet comes home and I go down to Ketchikan for several days fishing with a bunch of great guys. This fall, we're touring eastern Canada with friends from Germany. Enclosed is a picture George and Janet Watts, Betsy and George Greer. Greer broke out his '58 flag for the occasion. See you at the 45!

language, which is Chopolatchi. Once we understood that, time was allotted for them to discuss the issue in their native tongue and grasp the concept. One criterion for attending the institute was that each leader had to return to his village and lead weekly Bible studies.

It was the most unusual mission trip I have taken in two ways. We not only dealt with the risk of malaria, amoebas, worms, and being on the Equator, but also had an opportunity to touch a group of people who have the same spiritual needs we do, but don't depend on the things we consider to be essential, i.e. calendars, watches, electricity, walls, refrigerators, etc. I have also included a photo of me on the equator at the middle of the world, about 20 miles north of Quito. See you all at the 45th!

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Medlock, Gies, and Fenick Steve Barrett (2) wrote of a mission he undertook last May. As Steve puts it: Enclosed are pictures with the Class flag taken recently in Ecuador. From 7-14 May I was on a volunteer mission trip with our Hispanic pastor and his wife to Borbon, Ecuador, just north of Esmeraldes. We led the monthly Bible Institute, started by two missionary couples, for leaders of the Chachi tribe. Ten Chachi men, some with families, came down the Cayapas River in a canoe for the institute.

Five of them consequently became honorary members of the Class of 1958's Borbon armada.

Formnately, all the leaders spoke Spanish and we were able to communicate. However, some key Spanish words do not exist in their native

Barrett and the Borbon Armada For the first time in 44 years, George Watts (17) has provided and update on his doings: Credit for this first update goes to George Greer (17). Betsy and George made their "almost annual" visit to Southern California in May and we got together for lunch on 3 May at a restaurant named Schooner or Later in Long Beach. Great food, chamber of commerce weather, and a fun aftemoon at our home in Los Alamitos getting updated. They then traveled on down the coast vacationing. We plan to see them again at the 45th, as we both already have hotel reservations.

In April, Janet and I got together with Merriam and David Paul (3). We toured CalTech, followed by lunch and a fun time in Pasadena. The four of us get together often...theater. Rose Bowl floats, good restaurants, tours, etc. In the winter, the Pauls reside in Redlands, CA, fairly close by, and in the summer they are south of Pagosa Springs, CO. Travel wise, they are off to Britain in August, with friends from Pagosa Springs.

The Watts and the Greers in Califomia The Binnacle List expanded a bit, and unfortunately, all in the household of Tom BueU (12).

As you know, Tom has undergone treatment for leukemia, and now his wife, Marilyn, is undergoing treatment for an ovarian cancer. Your cards and letters to the Buells are greatly appreciated as they go through these tribulations. As Marilyn put it, "Perhaps you can see the irony of my Hospice patient husband taking care of me. Little did I realize we would be walking down the same path together." Marilyn's email is mbuell @nc.rr.com.

Another of our Classmates has passed away.

CAPT James Bankston Caughman (13), USN (Ret.), died Friday, 7 June in Beaufort Memorial Hospital, SC. He was buried in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens, Columbia, SC, on 12 June.

Jack was a CEC officer in the Navy, and finished his career as the Commanding Officer of the Naval Civil Engineering laboratory. Port Hueneme, CA. After he retired, he worked for Unisys Corporation and served as director of marketing for the SeaBee Museum. His wife, Anne, of 20 Longwood Drive, Callawassie, SC 29910, a daughter, son, and five siblings survive him. The Class extends its sympathies to the Caughman family.

It is with sadness that we also announce the passing of Rita Slafkosky, wife of Al Slafkosky (3), on 31 May after a long illness with Creutzfeld-Jakob disease. She was buried in Arlington National Cemetery on 25 June 2002.

Our condolences to Al upon this loss.

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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; CAPT Dan Truax Exec. Sec'y: Bruce Nordwall Corp. Treasurer; Dave Osbum Sec'y; CAPT John A. Butterfield, USN (Ret) 509 Buckboard Ct., Richland, WA 99352 h: 509-371-1486 / 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 A belated Happy Anniversary to the Class of '59 upon the passing of 3 June and number 43, and that means only two more years until our big 45th. Start making plans to attend! Let's get started by my apologizing for a "late entry" for this edition. This may have been lost in the ether, but in any event George Lehmberg retrieved it from somewhere and here is an almost one-yearold report and photo. I doubt the guys have changed much in the past year, so assume they still look like their young, former Plebe selves: Great seeing you at Homecoming (2001).

Tailgate was great and Norm Bednarek outdid himself with the kielbasa on the grill. Also enjoyed the game although it would be nice to see some winning football for a change. (Let us hope this upcoming 2002 season is it!) Short report follows as Anne and Ing Kiland hosted a dinner party at their lovely home on the water in Virginia Beach for a couple of visiting Classmates, Norm Bednarek and Frank Donovan. Also present were Jane and myself, along with Linda Bednarek and Martha Donovan. Great fun and good food! Norm unveiled proposed plans for the Class gift to upgrade the Columbarium facilities. He also mentioned that Ing, who was recovering from back surgery, now had his arm twisted to head up the fundraising end of the deal.

Thanks, George, and to my knowledge there has not been any official acceptance (or a draft) of Ing to this prestigious "arm-twisting" position. Let me know who is to be the honcho.

More recent "stuff' from George Lehmberg: Wrap-up and pictures of USNA 1959 Third Aimual Spring Golf Outing in Williamsburg aie now posted on the web. Picture credits to date are Mike Willen, Fred Olds, and George Lehmberg. Will add more pictures as received.

To see the site, go directly to http;// members.cox.net/janelehmberg/Golf02 or go to my home page http://members.cox.net/ glehmberg and click link to Williamsburg 2002.

Footnote from one of the missing golfers; Thanks for including me as an addee on the wrap-up! Breaks my heart that I missed it, and it tums out that my knee replacement would not have affected my ability to participate.. .in fact it would have enhanced the experience. Ah, well... next year is another story. Great pix and a great group. Reif never fails to attract the honeys and I can almost hear Olds telling the jokes. I didn't see the kielbasa on the table, so I assume the cocktail pics were taken just before leaving for dinner. Thanks again and Swing Easy, Mike Brown (GONEASHORE@aol.com).

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Mike McBride '56 and Vem Young on an arduous ten-day cruise on board the MS RYT^TOAM (Holland American) in the Sea of Cortez. We were celebrating Joan McBride's birthday and the Young's Anniversary. Namrally we had to spend some time in the fresh water pool to get some of that salt out of our veins! Since we both had submarine careers, we had to pose by the dolphins (see photo below). Hope all is well with you, John and thank you for continuing your great work as secretary! Vem Thanks dear friend and hopes we have that northwest '59er get together very soon!

Mike and Vem Tom Lukish sent this email labeled "Denney victorious in Ocean City, NJ!" Today was Election Day in Ocean City (Tuesday, 14 May 2002) and Ron is our new City Councilman. He won by 400 votes over his nearest competitor. We now can expect that Ocean City will become an All-American city in the next four years. He could not have done it without the help of George Simmons and me.

George came up to OC and spent the last week working his fanny off making phone calls and getting out the vote/the most loyal labor of love!

Those 150-pound football players are real scrappers! I got all of my friends to vote for Ron, all two of them! Seriously, Ron got a big vote from my precinct (which he truly deserved!). Ron worked very hard over the past couple of months and Beverly was right there working with him. So congratulations to Bev and Ron Denney!

It is so good to have faithful reporters, like Tom, and here's another one, Pat Schnauffer, who writes: Sorry we have not rendezvoused yet, but plenty of time. Interesting experience for me; after Christmas, Boeing temporarily hired me to assist in the delivery of a Boeing 737-800 to Hainan, China. (If you remember, that is where the EP-3 "Spy Plane" diverted to after the Chinese pilot screwed up on his formation flying technique.) The trip took a week and 1 had to get back home as Joni and I were making our annual pilgrimage to Hawaii for three weeks.

The flight was like a trip down memory lane. 1 literally have lost count of the number of crossings that 1 have made over the Pacific, navigating those aircraft delivery flights to the

Far East during my Boeing days. This adventure was a good one. We flew from Seattle to Honolulu, to Saipan, to Hainan. Back in the old days, before the new generation Boeing 737, we had to fly from Honolulu to Majuro (near Kwajalein), refuel before on to Guam or Saipan. As you can tell from the photo, I was completing my celestial nav quals during the trip. Actually there was another navigator on the night who was working towards an FAA Flight Navigator ticket, so we accomplished some in-flight training doing "DR" (dead reckoning) using celestial observations of the sun.

So you ask why we were on board when these aircraft have dual GPS systems and other fancy flight computers? I will let other Classmates who flew commercial airlines answer that one.

(Hint; Check FAR's about a single FMS computer during over water flights.) While on a two-day layover in Honolulu, I did have a chance to talk with Dick Griffith and John Pechauer. They seem firmly entrenched in Hawaii. Hopefully on the next trip over there we can hook up with those guys for a happy hour. I am still doing some part-timeflightcrew training for Flight Safety Boeing these days.

In fact right now I have two young Air Force pilots who are based at Hickam AFB and will be flying the "heavies" around in the new C-40B. (Translation: a Boeing 737-700 with a VIP interior.) Joni and I are going cmising with Felicia and Bob Manley and Caroline and Walt Szczyplnski this August to Alaska. It will be a tenday trip out of Vancouver, BC, ending at Seward, AK. Will send a post cmise report. Rise "n Shine.

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A report and photo from Bob Michael (rdmhome@aol.com): Just spent five days visiting Barb and Ron Rodriguez at their home in Sacramento, CA. Ron and 1 built 80 feet of his backyard fence and completed the job without mistakes or any injuries. Enclosed is a picture of Ron and me bordering a 7 foot by 10 foot afghan that was crocheted by his daughter for me in appreciation for the work that 1 have done around her home. The center of the afghan shows the '59 logo for the Sixth Company, which has always been known for doing things in a big way. Note that Ron and I are in our working position...lying down, but hey, what can you expect after 80 feet of fence!

Thanks, Bob. Good job to both Ron and Bob, and to Ron's talented daughter!

Ron and Bob Report from Dave SuUivan: Joy and I had dinner at the Roanoke Hotel with Don Thompson, whom I have not seen in 43 years. He roomed with Pat Nelis and Jerry Loveless in the 13th Company, and he served in the Supply Corps before resigning to become a banker. Don spent his career taking over and rebuilding banks that were in trouble or not doing well. He retired about five years ago from that business and now travels a lot with wife. Doodles. They went to New Guinea for two months last fall, and just returned from two months in Africa. Turkey is next in September Don was in Roanoke because he is involved part-time teaching defensive driving techniques to major corporations, and Johnson & Johnson in Roanoke was on the docket.

(Sec 'y note: Don will have to explain the banking/driving connection, unless he had some "getaway car" experience he does not share with banking friends.) We spent a most enjoyable evening; Don is wonderful company. It is always exciting for me whenever I run into a Classmate whom I have not seen since graduation. By the way, Don told me he went all four years at USNA without receiving one single demerit. I got ten demerits within the first hour of the first day the Brigade got back in the fall of 1955!

Dave Sullivan Great report.

From Don Thompson (Ddtusna@aol.com): In April I had a wonderful evening with Dave Sullivan (and Joy) in Roanoke. The following month I had dinner with my old roommate Pat Nelis in Philadelphia where Pat works as a computer consultant. I have also spent some quality time with Sam Ligon who has recently moved to Atlanta (our home area). Last year Dick Buxton visited a couple of times. Both Dick and Sam went to our local USNA AA Chapter luncheon. One more tidbit of info about Don; he lost a brother over Cambodia in 1966 who was flying one of the eariy C-47 "Puffs"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;he was MIA for 15 years. His remains, along with the other crewmembers.

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were buried in Arlington in 2001, 35 years to the day of the shootdown.

Nice email from a Second Companymate, John Buchanan (Bucha007@aol.com): 1 lost my ring last year and decided to let the Alumni Association know. 1 filled out the lost ring form and sent it in. (Note; If anyone has a spare ring they would like to sell/trade/give to a Classmate, contact John Buchanan.) 1 have recently been in touch with Steve Barrett '58 Second Co. We served on CUBERA (SS-347) together from 1960-1963. Steve is a minister in the Houston, TX, area I believe. He has a son who is an accomplished golfer (on PGA tour?). 1 have not been in touch with my old roomie John Kneif; no Christmas card this year. He had been living/working in the San Francisco area. 1 am in touch with Joan and Dave Boyd, and Bill Richardson. They are all doing well. I am coping with a couple of medical problems (knee replacements October 2001; seeds implanted in prostate October 2000; 1 seem to do repair work in October!) I have cut down on my practice to a few clients, e.g. Land O'Lakes that is down the road, and I am proud that my partners and 1 developed the Center for Character-Based Leadership. See www.characterinleadership.com.

Thanks for report, John, and stay healthy thm October, and beyond!

Nice note from Phil Powers who was on a nostalgia kick. He remembered two songs from Plebe Year, one a take-off with an Air Force Academy theme, and the other a spin-off from Lil Abner. We will save these for the 45th Reunion when we hope that Phil (and some 20th Co. Classmates) will have had the chance to practice (and improve their voices) and can entertain the '59er audience. Phil was amazed how things "stashed away in RAM after so many years" are still there. He went on to report Valli and he continue to enjoy "Paradise" (Hawaii) and stay very active. They are planning a trip to Melboume, Australia, in October for the World Master's Games (held every four years). "Valli and I are entering the tennis venue, singles, doubles, and mixed doubles over 65." Best of luck to Team Powers!

Jack London sent a fine report, which focused on Memorial Day 2002. Jack was present in downtown DC for the annual "Rolling Thunder" celebration and salute to our veterans and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Jack wrote: Take time to remember all of those who have gone before us that have made possible this great nation and this great land in which we live, and remember to defend the goodness of our history and heritage from those who would undermine our founding fathers and all the other American heroes that have gone before us...God Bless America.

Thanks, Jack!

Get on distribution or "talk" to him, our Classmate Jim Holds (CaptainJH@aol.com). Jim stays up with legislation (proposed and passed) which affects military retirees and veterans, plus he continually comes up with some meaningful, inspiring pieces. "Worth the read" was a recent piece about a marvelous salute to newly commissioned officers by the entire audience at the University of Tennessee. Jim commented about what a refreshing and encouraging change from days when he was an Associate Professor of

Naval Science in 1973 at UC Berkeley! In another communication(s) from Jim Grise's wife and a relay from J e r r y Loveless, there was a reminder of the service and sacrifice by career military (and their families). There was serious questioning of the deal "cut" with that most recent FBI traitor. We just have to believe that in the end fair play and justice will triumph!

Homecoming 2002 is coming up fast! It is earlier this year, 27-29 September. Even tho it is not a big year for '59, there will be a number of us gathered. Please consider trying to make the All Classes Homecoming Party in Alumni Hall that Friday night. It is a great opportunity to meet, mix, and mingle with many Classes. You can sign up for H o m e c o m i n g events online at www.usna.com/Events, or call Kathy at 410-2634448 ext. 200 for info. Dave Sullivan and 1, with able assistance from Jim Knorr '60, will be ramrodding the 25th Running of the Goats, the run 'n walk free early Saturday moming.

As you know, we lost a very brave Classmate, Bob Martin, after his long battle with cancer Gary Findlay reported : Tom Lukish, Betsy and Charlie Dobbs, Betty and Terry CamiUeri, and I attended the funeral service on 4 April in Littleton, CO, and then graveside services at Ft. Logan National Cemetery with a Navy Honor Guard. Mary Martin sent me a note of thanks and appreciation to be passed on to all of our Classmates for all the support given to Bob over the many months, actually years of illness. Mary writes: On behalf of myself and the family, I would like to thank those of you in the Class of 1959 for all the love and support you gave us over the years. Bob was a true fighter and fought the good fight right up until the end. I can not tell you how much he was encouraged by all the emails, letters, cards, and visits. He could read them but his gloves that he had to wear kept him from writing each of you. The phone calls really touched him. He had no idea how many lives he touched over the years until all of you came through with such support! We love the friendships we have made over the years, and I will always treasure the many memories. I thank you all for all you have done for me and my family during this time. We will all miss him dearly. As it is said, "Rise and Shine, '59." God Bless You All. And with that beautiful note, I close.

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From Bob Osmon via email:

Chuck Agustin and Bob Osmon Hi everyone, I am back in the office now.

Exhausted from a long flight and lack of sleep, but the sacrifice was well worth it. I'll try to give you a brief summary of it all.

Chuck Agustin met me at the terminal in Manila with his entourage as 1 got VIP treatment through customs. He put me up in his own room at the local BOQ, which was quite adequate. The next day started with a bang as I took tours of Fort Santiago, the old Spanish fort where the Japanese held many American POWs. Went to the Manila Hotel where Gen. MacArthur stayed and toured his suite. That was quite a thrill as I have always studied MacArthur. Actually I met him when I was a Boy Scout in Zion back in about 1951, as he made his farewell tour. Had lunch with the former Chairman of JCS for the Philippines and had Imelda Marcos sitting just a few tables away. Walked through a beautiful park, did a little shopping for souvenirs, and toured a museum. Was too full to eat dinner, so I worked on Chuck's computer doing my email.

The next day I went to Corregidor. It's amazing to leam that for about 25 years, this fortified island in the entrance to Manila Bay housed 25% of the U.S. Army. It appeared to be a beautiful place before the war. Now there are only bombed out relics and dormant fortifications of batteries. But the sound and light show in Melinta Tunnel was fascinating. MacArthur left under presidential orders just a few yards away.

The next morning I was thrilled to have breakfast with both Benny Lomotan and Chuck. Benny is as effusive as ever and looks good, although he could use a few tums around the obstacle course. But then, 1 guess we all could. Then we headed up to Baguio, a beautiful resort up in the mountains, cool and home of the Philippine Military Academy. It was here that Benny and Chuck leamed all that discipline and sharpness, which we all envied when we were Plebes. Stayed at a beautiful new hotel made with local pine and had a wonderful meal.

The next moming Chuck told me he had a few friends who were being honored at a Parade at PMA out of the Class of 1970. He was their Company Officer when they were Plebes.

So here I am, shooting the breeze with these guys knowing them only by their first names and jostling about classes just like we do at the Boat School. During the lull I picked up the program and much to my shock, these buddies of Chucks just happened to be the commanding general of the Philippine Army and his deputy, the vice chief of Police, and the unified commander of the Southern Command who is in charge of fighting the Abu Sayaf in Mindanao. I said, "Chuck, why didn't you tell me who they were?" His answer was classic

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The parade was very impressive. Now I know the 17th Company was probably the epitome when it comes to marching, but believe me, these cadets are a close second. I was truly impressed. Fine looking young men and women. Thrilled my heart. Had the chance to talk to several of them and they are sharp.

After a long ride back to Manila, we arrived at Chuck's late, but Medy had a nice dinner for us. Their home, in Spanish ranchero style, is beautiful, as she is as always. The next moming Chuck and I walked nine holes (not played), and visited his clubhouse, which is magnificent. Even Larry Laudig would approve of this one. In the aftemoon we met once again with Benny and his wife and son for a very nice lunch up in the mountains. There is another golf course that has as the first hole a spot where if you hit just a bit too hard, your ball drops 5,000 feet. Benny's wife is lovely, and his son sings well. I don't recall that he had that good of voice back at school. Then we all went back to Chuck's for dinner. (Can you see why I put on about ten pounds?) Benny has a company that he is trying to buy into a Lotto franchise. Sounds good to me.

Monday moming 1 left with sadness in my heart and my stomach sticking out. It was so neat to see both of them after all these years.

What a wonderful host Chuck was. I couldn't have asked for a better guide than he. Hard to believe where we all are now as compared to when we all started 40 years ago. Benny has promised to come online, and maybe my visit will do it. In the meantime we are all blessed to have these two fine men as our Classmates and Companymates.

I received the following email from Ed Clexton: Bill, we had another nice gathering today.

This time it was at Mike McCullough's restaurant, Fellinis, on CoUey Ave. (He gave us a good deal, too—Thx, Mike). Old salts in attendance were Wick Parcells, Skip Sweetser, Mike McCullough, Jack Greenhalgh, Rod Friedmann (took pictures). Bob lanucci, Jim Eilertsen, Nick Stasko, Frank Kay, Ed McCaskill, Bill Townsend, Henry von Kolnitz, Joe Jaap, Bill Kee, Bill Ross, John Whelan, Bob Brenton, Bob Rutherford and myself New attendees were Bob Powers, who is teaching at ODU, and Henry Maguder, who is (mostly) retired out of the Real Estate business in Virginia Beach. After lunch Bob lanucci took us to the ComNavSurfLant ship handling trainer on the Naval Base to see a ship's bridge team practicing getting a Spmance class DD underway from the Norfolk piers. Thanks, Bob, for the fun time.

From CoUn Saari (4th Company) via snail mail:

Colin Saari at West Point affair Enclosed is a picture at Fort Lewis, Washington. On 16 March 2002 the West Point Society of Puget Sound held a Founder's Day Celebration in commemoration of the Bicentennial of the U.S. Military Academy. 1 was the token USNA guest (read target for all Beat Navy skits, songs, and jokes). The picture is of Major General James Taylor USMA '61showing my "Beat Army" pin that I wore to counter the abuse that I took over the evening. It was a most impressive event and tmly enjoyable. As many of those present were telling the gathered of their West Point experiences, 1 was asked to provide mine. One. which I included, was my first encounter of Captain George S. Patton, III Plebe Summer. I came across the good captain in Bancroft Hall in our first month of Plebe Summer. I was in athletic gear so I came to a halt, attention and gave him a loud and sharp "Good Aftemoon, Mr. Patton." Captain Patton, later our Fourth Company Officer, commenced for the next ten minutes to explain to me why the only people who are called "Mister" are river boat gamblers, pimps and junior officers in the Navy, and if I valued my life, I would never use that term in his presence again.

That was an easy leaming experience that I didn't forget. Beat Army.

I received the foUowingfromTed Parsons in LA: It goes to show you what can happen if you procrastinate. I've been meaning to send the enclosed photo and a blurb about the great little mini-reunion that four old USNA roomies had at my home in Los Angeles, last February.

But...well no excuse sir! In the meantime word got out that Bernie Eberlein was at death's door. Since Bemie had the good sense not to be on email, everybody in the country has been flashing me message traffic, the Ukes of which the world hasn't seen since the Normandy invasion.

Bemie is okay in case anyone wants to know.

I called him the other night just to make sure the Shipwreck magazine doesn't know anything that 1 don't. Everchub assures me that the news of his impending demise is premature, and that he is doing fine. That isn't to say that Bemie, like all the rest of us, isn't slowing down a tad. He says he is only golfing twice a week and has gotten to the point wherein he wants to sell off hisfireengine red Jaguar XJS. Seems as if it's the perfect car for picking up the dollies, but once he does, he isn't exactly sure what he is supposed to do with them. The picture is of Roger Harris, Jose' Cole, •¥©, and Bemie Eberlein.

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18th Company dudes Hanis, Cole, Parsons and Eberlein Bill you are doing a grad job. I look forward to reading the Class notes, which you undoubtedly go to a lot of time and trouble to assemble.

I appreciate your efforts. That piece from Dick Dodson was quite excellent and like so many others, it makes me incredibly proud to be a member of the USNA Class of Super 60.

Bravo Zulu.

stories (published in literary magazines such as The Sewanee Review, Ploughshares, and Shenandoah) and a novella have won national awards, including a Pushcart Prize, three PEN/ Syndicated Fiction Awards, and two National Endowment for the Arts Literary Fellowships, as well as a regional Loft-McKnight Award of Distinction in Fiction, and a Bush Artist Fellowship. Two of his stories set in a fictional Virginia mountain town—Cumberland Spring and Playing Liglu— have been read on National Public Radio. He is currently writing a novel (Blue Ridge) as well as a memoir of his Appalachian boyhood. A novella, A Boy's Tale, has been translated into Italian and is being considered for publication in Florence. Maiolo has written the documentary treatment and conducted extensive on-camera interviews for a PBS documentary about Bob Childress, and he has co-authored the screenplay for the feature film. He is serving as executive producer of both. Currently, Maiolo teaches at the University of Minnesota at Duluth.

Frank Simpson along with his lovely wife Francine visited Marianne and Jim Phelan in Following the death of George Grossman, I Pittsburgh back in the spring. They had just come from visiting with Sandy Hastie in Atlanta. The heardfromseveral people including Tony Dunne. plates they are pointing to are USNA 60 plates His sister is helping put together an obit for Shipmate, which should be in an upcoming issue. from Texas and Pennsylvania.

Thanks for the notification on George.

Frank Simpson and Jim Phelan I received a brief note from Arky Vaughn recentiy. Basically, business has taken him overseas and he's essentially out of touch for now.

I received the following from Joe Maiolo via email. Due to its length, I've taken out a portion.

"New Historical Drama Comes Home to Floyd County, Virginia." The dramatic stage presentation of the beloved story of Bob Childress, the Presbyterian minister who "moved mountains" in Depression-era Floyd County, is coming home.

The weekends of 19-21 April and 26-28 April marked the World Premiere performance schedule of "The Man Who Moved a Mountain: The Play" by Joe Maiolo and Tom Isbell, based on the book of the same name by Richard Davids (Augsburg Fortress Press © 1970).

At this time, all performances have sold out.

Brought to you through the sponsorship of Floyd & Jacksonville Center, the play will be performed at Floyd's June Bug Center. The Jacksonville Center's board of directors produced this production with assistance from Chris Shackelford and Ada Blount.

Based on Richard Davids' classic book of the same name (Augsburg Fortress Press ® 1970), The Man Who l^oved a Mountain follows the life of Bob Childress, a violent, dmnken young man from Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains who went on to become a Presbyterian preacher and the guiding force of all who lived in the remote Buffalo Mountain—Floyd County—area.

About the Playwrights: Joseph Maiolo (a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy) was born in West Virginia, was raised in the Cumberland Mountains of southwestern Virginia, and has degrees from the University of Virginia (M.A.) and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (M.F.A.). Several of his short

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George was my wife for two of four years in old Bancroft Hall. He was a friend and one of life's characters that several including myself will never forget. George made an art of optimizing his academic efforts to exactly achieve a 2.5 grade point. I think my grade point was improved by George's demand for last minute and lights out cramming assistance. It was no accident he was anchor man for '60. George also hated to fold and put away his laundry. He would spend significant time hiding it and then enjoyed the game of getting away with it or the occasional pain of getting caught. I exchanged Christmas cards with George for many years. He would always end his Christmas card with, "My laundry is folded and stowed, what's your status?" It's hard to believe George has folded his laundry for the last time.

I must also report sadly, that we lost Ed Bailey, 22nd and Bill Cartwright, 2nd in May. Details will be forthcoming in the next issue.

From Bob Osmon via email: Oz back from Hawaii where I had dinner one evening with our 17th Company four star. He's looking good and still lean and mean. His company is doing very well and his biggest project is presently an intranet system with the Navy/ Marine Corps. Plays golf as much as he can, but says he spends a lot of hours working.

But he has one event in particular coming up which overshadows everything else, and he has given me permission to tell everyone so here goes. On 6 June Dick Macke will marry Suzy, a lovely and charming Japanese lady whom I have had the privilege to meet. They are buying a home to the North and West of Honolulu (She is selling big ticket homes) and will move in sometime later this summer. But here's an interesting wrinkle (Larry Laudig, you'll love this). Suzy and he will play 14 holes of golf together. Then on the 15th green, which is beautiful and overlooks the sea, they will say their vows. Then they will finish off the last four holes and sail off on their honeymoon. How is that for flair? Dick says Suzy is picking out the golf outfits they will wear for this happy occasion, so we'll all be looking forward to the photos.

I'm sure each of us wishes him nothing but happiness and many joyous days ahead with

his new bride. By God, it may inspire me to do the same again someday. Anybody know any attractive, charming Japanese ladies who sell real estate and play racquetball? I just thought you all would like an update on our man in Hawaii!

From John Michalski via email: Here's a brief item. The third luncheon of the Annapolis/DC/Baltimore area members of '60 set an attendance record as the snowbirds started returning from points south. Those attending (in no particular order) were; Hank Phillips, Bob Meek (in town from NH), Dave Williams, Jim Britell and his son, Dick Pariseau (ask him about his new part time occupation), Ron Burdge, Tom Head, Gary Cogdell, Gene Gasser, Jim Knorr, Bob Lowe, Chris Poindexter, Bill Zierden, Bob Gamba, Merf Moerschel, Ed Mangan, and John Michalski. Future meeting plans include a Blue Angels party at John's house, and a boat trip to Cantlers. A chartered boat trip from Annapolis to Baltimore for the Notre Dame game is being researched.

From Ed Clexton via email: We had 45 Classmates and spouses including a good group from DC/Annapolis. I had to award the Company attendance medal to the 14th Co. (Bob Antonio, Ron Brandquist Tom Head, Bill Manning, Jon Mendelis, Ray Taylor). Second place: 2nd Co. (Al Arcuni, Bud Collicott, Mo Moran, Tom Solak), and Third Place; 8th Co. (Frank Kay, Ed McCaskill, Bob Rutherford, Ed Mangan).

Hopefully more next time! There was plenty of interest in a repeat performance this fall to rejoin the Hampton Roads crowd with the DC/ Annapolis crowd again.

In addition to the above, attendees also included (with spouses) Ed Clexton, Rod Friedman, Bob Gamba, John Claman, Bob lanucci. Bill Lewis, Joe Jaap, Dave Harden, and Wick Parcells. As an attendee, I must say it was one fine day. The cruise was in perfect weather. Not too hot or cold. The meal and tour at the winery was excellent and the company was outstanding.

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Pres: RADM Arlie Campbell, USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y: CAPT Roger Onorati, USN (Ret) 1756 Point-No-Point Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 h: 410-849-3812; w; 301-261-8862 f: 301-261-8669; e: rtogero@comcast.net web site: www.USNA61.org Alert! Alert! My new permanent, lifetime, everlasting, eternal, official email address for all WGNAC and personal missives can be found above. Please use this for all WGNAC correspondence in perpetuity. This will get to me through my new email provider address: rtrogero @comcast.net. In case you haven't yet gotten the word, each Alumnus who is a life member of the Alumni Association can obtain his own lifetime email address at no cost. To do this, go to www.USNA.com/ click on "Classmail" and follow the directions. I know this seems very complicated and will be tough for some folks like H a n k H a h n (11) and Bob Sheridan (24), but trust me...it's not that difficult. All email sent to your lifetime address will be delivered to you through your local email provider. If you change your email provider, you only have to make the change with the Alumni Association using their intemet site. It's easy. Try it, you'll like it!

Class Project Update I hope you had a chance to review the Naval Academy Foundation's Annual report that was mailed in late May. It shows the status of all donors to the USNAF Campaign, Leaders to Serve the Nation. We should all be proud that the Class of '61 has achieved "All Star" status in our support to our alma mater.

Our Class of 1961 Legacy Fund was chosen to support the Academy's mission ".. .to develop leaders to serve the nation." Over the past four years, through various focus groups, we confirmed the Academy's need for private funding, and selected the A c a d e m y ' s sine qua non.. .Leadership Development.. .as our primary objective. The Class Executive Committee voted to establish a two million dollar endowment for The Class of 1961 Leadership Education Chair as a 40th reunion goal, and a Legacy goal of an additional three million dollar by our 50th reunion.

We began our formal campaign in June 2000.

This included some targeted solicitations and a phonothon through which many Classmates made pledges over a five-year period. After hearing from the Superintendent, VADM John Ryan '67 and the President/CEO of the Alumni Association, George Watt '73 at our Reunion Class meeting, many Classmates decided to step up and give something back by increasing their pledges or making an initial pledge. This resulted in a $100,000 increase in donations and pledges during our reunion weekend.

To date, more than 300 Classmates have pledged a total of over $5 million to support our Legacy. We received 19 major donations or pledges ranging from $25 to $500 thousand and two one million dollar-plus donations and several other six figure pledges through Charitable Remainder Trusts that kick in when the donors' estates are settled.

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That's the good news. The bad news is that we are still short in cash to fully fund the endowment we created for Class of 1961 Leadership Education Chair. Dr. Jeff McCausland was selected to fill the Chair and has been hard at work since January 2002. Because we have not yet reached our full endowment goal of two million dollars in cash, we're digging into our corpus to provide his annual salary. At the rate we are seeing our pledges come in, it will take more than five years before the endowment is fully funded.

To help us eliminate the continuing need for invading the corpus of our endowment, we're asking you to see which category below you are in, and then consider one of the following options: 1. If you have not yet made a donation or pledge, please reconsider your position by taking a moment to reflect on the impact the Academy has made on your life and give something back at this critical time in our country's history and at a time when the need for graduates from our great institution has never been greater.

2. If you have already made a pledge, consider accelerating your payments; and 3. If you have already made a pledge, consider increasing your commitment.

We can all share a great sense of pride in the Class of 196 r s support to the Academy over the years. At the same time we can look ahead with confidence that we will continue to lead the way.

The Superintendent and the Academic Dean have continuously confirmed leadership as the focus of the Academy's mission, and have publicly acknowledged on numerous occasions the significant effort and contributions from the Class of 1961.1 encourage you to take the opportunity to be a part of this very important project!

Cyberspace Nooze Gary Carlson (9): Just wanted to thank all the Classmates who were able to make it to my brother-in-law Bob Grubb's memorial service at Annapolis in late April. A special thanks from Christine and me to Arlie Campbell (3) for his moving remarks in behalf of the Class. The following day Corky and I split for Europe for five weeks in Spain, Portugal and France sandwiched around three separate timeshare exchanges with another couple. Two downers were missing Riffeys and Laras in Cordoba or Seville and, of course, the Class cruise hookups in Barcelona or Marseilles all due to "just miss" schedules. But, weather was unbelievably good and the beach views were even better. On the plus side we visited Susie and Joe Maiden (10) at their temporary apartment in Paris. Enjoyed doing the metro and sightseeing, but really enjoyed resting in some friendly cafe or bar. Enclosed is a snapshot inside Harry's Bar near the Opera (an old Hemingway hangout). Those with decent eyesight will note the Navy Pennant above our heads. A word of warning to anyone thinking about visiting.. .get your legs in shape for their two hour walks and climb up six floors! Good to be home now doing yard work and golfing.

Gordon Callender (23): Mike Hoememan's (24) letter in the April issue was superb. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Being in 23rd Co. meant I spent several lively minutes marching to and from class with himAs a Mid he had a knack for keeping the OOW on his toes and explaining things very well. He hasn't lost the latter ability as his letter demonstrates. I spent two tours on the ground in the Hue area in the 1960s with a SeaBee battalion. I second his (and Gene's) sentiments about Vietnam.

Carlsons and Maidens in "Gay Paree" We left many fine men there. Jack Prudhomme (11) being the Classmate I knew the best. The majority of Vietnamese peasants I saw worked from sun up to sun down in rice paddies just trying to live. If anything good came out of the whole mess maybe it was we leamed lessons that helped produce the victory in The Gulf, and perhaps will help in the war with terrorism.

RodBubeck(ll): Just a quick bulletin to let you know that this past Saturday I served as the official witness for the State of Florida, USNA Class of 1961 and Club 11 at the wedding of Philip J. Oppenheimer (11) and Carolyn McLaughlin in St. Petersburg, FL. Phil's children, John, Stephanie, and Lee were there and it was a very nice affair. Phil is now becoming a citizen of the State of Florida. Mac and I had an enjoyable weekend with Phil and Carolyn, short though it was.

DickPetrucci(17): '61 gets it done again for the Tampa Bay area!

We beat Army in golf! Score: Navy—60.9, Army—62.0 We rolled out our big gun—Mike Madden (7) former member of the Navy golf team. He teamed up with Mel Long (7) who is a pretty good golfer himself They were the "top gun" golf team. Al Goins (16)and I shot a 77. Our Class consistently has the greatest Class attendance at the Tampa Chapter functions. We are "getting it done."

Don GrinneU (16): San Diego Area Class Luncheon, April 2002.

We had a couple of new to the area Classmates join our ranks for the April luncheon. Steve Perry (16) recently moved to the area and although on the road quite a bit was able to make this luncheon. Ed Oleata (10) told me that he happened to meet John Morris while out on a hike a while back. Ed told him about the Class functions here in San Diego so we have added to the West Coast Contingent. WGNAC. Those attending the luncheon were; Jack Allen (13), Tom Bailey (16), Dave Brummersted (14), Mike Hoernemann (23), Bill Kraus (12), Dudley Moore (18), John Morris (18), Ed Oleata (10), Steve Perry (16), Bob Sheridan (24), Frank Snay (19), and Dick Rothwell (7).

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San Diego area, we meet at 11:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the even months at Casa de Bandini at Old Town State Park.

Paddy Fitzpatrick (20): As our eminent Class corresponding secretary, 1 thought you might be interested in the following. Coach Meade asked me to address the lacrosse team and coaching staff before the John Hopkins game in April. Apparently, he was motivated to do this by the little talk I gave back in 20(X) at the Vail shoot-out after the Navy Old Goats lacrosse team (for whom I played, along with some real young studs and some real old fuds) won the Supermasters championship.

Here's what I told the team; "You've all heard the expression—"win one for the Gipper.' Well, thousands of "Gippers' are out there from USNA. They are not the movie hero "Gippers," or some romantic notion—they are the human beings who are committed—courageous—accountable.

They are the true 'Gippers'; they are the wartiors!

That's what you are; that's what you will be; that's why you are here.

I, personally, am honored to be part of the tradition of the Naval Academy; to be part of the tradition of Navy lacrosse; and to be part of the tradition of the warrior. I am honored to be among you young warriors today! Be warriors always. Warrior is not just a term—it's a reality of what you are; it's a reality of what our country needs; its a reality of everything you do.

Warriors have commitment—they have courage—they have accountability.

Go out on that field today as warriors: the commitment to win! The courage to do everything it takes to win honorably! And to be held accountable for what you, personally, deliver on the field today!

Some final thoughts—cherish the brotherhood of Warriors you have right here,rightnow, and demonstrate you are Warriors—today And 1 promise you, you'll cherish the Warrior memories of what you have and will have both today and in the future! The entire Navy Marine Corps Memorial stadium is a field dedicated to the memory of Warriors...so, as Coach Meade says, 'Let your performance honor their mmemory; You are part of the memory!'

You are an ongoing element in the memory! You are what carries the memory forward!...Warriors...Always! Now go out and beat Hopkins!"

Those were my thoughts, Roger. It was a real thrill for me to talk to the team. The locker rooms are a lot spiffier than what they were like for the last class to have a Plebe Year. The whole event was quite enjoy able... even seeing Carlberg...again.

Seen and Heard Around Town Attendees at the WGNAC's at 5/14 luncheon in May were: Arlie Campbell (3), Joe Kasales (14), Mike McMillan (14), Dick Morgan (11), Jerry Smith (8), Paul Umberger (15), Ron CampbeU (15), Bob Denis (19), Earl Diamond (9), Dick Garritson (22), and Brent Jacobs (10).

I received the following announcement on our Classmate, Dr. Peter Greenwood (9) who recendy joined VisionQuest National Ltd.'s Board of Directors.

Dr. Greenwood is the president and CEO of Greenwood & Associates and the former director of RAND'S Criminal Justice Program.

He has been published widely in the areas of violence prevention, juvenile justice, criminal careers, sentencing, corrections, and law enforcement. His most recent work at RAND Shipmate, July-August 2002

focused on the cost effectiveness of alternative violence prevention strategies and resulted in the publication of several widely cited reports including Investing in Children, Diverting Children from a Life of Crime, and California's Three Strikes Law; An Assessment of Its Impacts. Dr. Greenwood's expertise in best practices in the juvenile justice field will assist VisionQuest in continuing to upgrade and enhance their residential and community-based programs in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Florida, Colorado, Arizona, and Califomia. In his present capacity as President and CEO of Greenwood & Associates, he is working with a number of public and private agencies to shift the allocation of their prevention and treatment resources toward more cost effective strategies.

Dr. Greenwood has received the August Volmer Award from the American Society of Criminology and the Richard McGee Award from the Califomia Association of Criminal Justice Research for his contributions to practice in those respective fields. He is a Fellow of the Academy of Experimental Criminology and a past President of the Califomia Association of Criminal Justice Research. He has served on the faculties of the University of Southern California, The RAND Graduate School, and the Claremont Graduate School, and has served on the California Attorney General's Panel on Research and Statistics. Dr. Greenwood is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and holds MS and Ph.D. degrees from Stanford University in Industrial Engineering.

Heads Up for the Upcoming FootbaU Season!

In addition to the high hopes we have with our new coach, Paul Johnson leading the Big Blue back into respectability, an old USNA tradition is being resurrected. This year's Homecoming will be here before we know it—it's earlier than last year—27-29 September 2002. The Alumni Association is anxious to build on the momentum started last year with our All Classes Homecoming Party...formerly held in Dahlgren Hall and known as the "The World's Biggest Cocktail Party".. .which will take place on the Friday evening of Homecoming—this year—from 5-8 p.m. Friday, 27 September in Alumni Hall. Last year's event was a great success.

Forms to sign up by mail will be found in the next few Shipmate's or you can call the Alumni Association's Events Coordinator, Kathy de Camara at 410-263-4448, ex. 200. Let's try for a big showing by the WGNAC. Upcoming Class Events Washington area Class luncheons will be on Tuesday, 9 July and 10 September, 2002.

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We are expecting our largest turnout ever—more than 400 Classmates and 400 wives and significant others. Many events planned, great food, good football, fabulous sightseeing and all the other great travel and touring advertisements.

However, the best and most important part of this week is the fact that one of the greatest group of guys and their families will get together in one of the most significant locations that affected our lives more than 40 years ago. This might be our largest reunion ever and we will pass on the stairs of the weekend to our Classmates who could not attend but will be with us in spirit. If you need any last minute help or information please contact your Classmates on the masthead.

Let's get ready to party...

Class News Our Class President Dick Hayes, a great contributor to our monthly news, sends us the following personal note and information from the recent Alumni Association spring meeting: Ann and I have had a great spring. We went to San Diego in late April for the wedding of Nicia Walsh, daughter of Nina and Barney Walsh. While in San Diego, we stayed with Judy and John Kelly. We had dinner one night with Greg Chauncey and his "bride" Naomi.

We then took a quick trip to Las Vegas for a few days to see some shows and try to win some loot at the "tables." I didn't come back a millionaire but I did beat the slots a little. When we got back from Las Vegas, we got together with many of our San Diego area Classmates and their wives for a nice happy hour. The wedding was on Saturday, 27 April, and it was a beautiful service and great reception afterwards. All in all, the trip to San Diego was great. John toured us around the Gaslight and Seaport Village sections of San Diego. Of course, the best thing when visiting the Kelly's is their hot tub. It's the Cadillac of hot tubs and we used it every night.

John Kelly, Barney Walsh, and Dick Hayes

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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) PO. Box 3380, Annapolis, MD 21403-3326 h; 410-974-1962; e; PINSK62@aol.com Class web site; www.usna62.com Greetings from Annapolis Plans for our 40th reunion weekend are all complete—last minute minor changes of course.

Dick and Ann Hayes As your Class president, I attended the spring meeting of the Naval Academy Alumni Association Board of Trustees held in Annapolis on 3 May 2002. The following is a synopsis of some of the key items on the agenda: ADM Snuffy Smith, the chairman of the Board of Trustees, convened the business part 119

of the meeting. He complimented the outgoing Superintendent, VADM John Ryan '67, for the superb job he did in leading the Academy during his tour. Snuff also discussed the new football coach and athletic director. They both have a lot of energy and enthusiasm and we look forward to good things in the Academy athletics program.

Their motto is "Expect to win."

George Watt '73, CEO and President of the Alunmi Association, provided his annual report.

His goals continue to be synergy and coordination in all phases. His goals include growth in membership, member services,financialprowess, and impact and relevance to the Academy.

He also reported that as of 1 May, the Comprehensive Campaign goal of $175 million by December of 2005 is in sight. There are already pledges and donations totaling $103.7 million towards the goal.

Corbin McNeill provided afinancialupdate.

He said the Alumni Association is in good standing financial wise. The Board of Trustees subsequently approved the proposed budget submitted by Corbin for the Alumni Association.

RADM Roy Snyder '50 provided a Governance Committee report. He said there were so many changes over the past few years that it was time for a complete re-write of the Alumni Association Bylaws. The four significant Governance/Bylaw issues discussed, voted upon and approved were 1) that the secretary of the Board of Tmstees be made an officer of the Alumni Association, 2) that Associate members be permitted to hold the offices of secretary, chief operating officer, and chief financial officer/treasurer, 3) that the specific duties of the chief operating officer and chieffinancialofficer/treasurer be deleted from the Bylaws and placed instead in the Alumni Association Operations and Procedures Manual, and 4) that the term for all Board of Tmstees be three years, except for Board appointed tmstees, whose terms shall remain two years and the president of the Alumni Association who shall serve as a Tmstee for so long as he or she hold the office of president. The Board of Tmstees requested the Governance Committee to further review a section of Issue number (4) dealing with serving no more than six out of eight consecutive years. This provision apparentiy conflicts with the term of office for several Presidents of Alumni Association Chapters.

Snuffy Smith, chairman of the Board of Tmstees, reported on the results of the 2002 Board of Tmstees Election. Corbin McNeill was elected to be vice chairman of the Board, CAPT Mason Wells '49 was elected as the Eastem Region Tmstee and CAPT Leonard Wass '64 was elected Central Region Tmstee.

Additionally, new Class Decade Tmstees include ADM Thomas Moorer '33 and Bemie Maguire '64, new Chapter Tmstees include Rebecca Craig '80 (Annapolis), CAPT Bill Rentz '55 (Atlanta), Joseph Kock '57 (Los Angeles) CAPT Glenn Montgomery '71 (Pensacola) and Robert Bender '73 (Philadelphia). The Board Selected Trustee is CDR Patricia Cole '82. Congratulations Corbin on being elected Vice Chairman.

VADM Charles Griffith '46, chairman of the Council of Class Presidents, provided a report and recommendation from the Class President's meeting held on 5 April 2002. The recommendation was that a Class president should be a member of the Board of Directors of the Naval Academy Foundation—the fund raising arm for the Naval Academy. This item was approved by the Class presidents since they are heavily involved in fund raising for their 120

respective Classes. The Alumni Association Board of Tmstees agreed to forward the recommendation to the Board of Directors of the Naval Academy Foundation who subsequently approved the recommendation on 13 May and appointed VADM Griffith to the Naval Academy Foundation Board of Directors.

Mr. Glen Gladchuck, the athletic director, provided an overview of his goals and objectives.

He said the Naval Academy had recently received an NCAA Peer Review and the results were outstanding. All the Athletic Programs are moving in the right direction, particularly football under the new coach. The Army-Navy game contract with Philadelphia ends in 2004 and 13 cities are vying for the 2005 football game. Additionally, the AD provided us a stams of the "overhaul" of Navy Marine Corps Stadium. The renovations will take place in three phases and will produce an outstanding upgrade to the stadium. There will be noticeable changes already this upcoming season. The seats are all being replaced and a new Jumbotron scoreboard will be installed.

VADM John Ryan, the Superintendent, provided an overview on the status of the Academy and the Brigade. He said the state of the Academy is excellent. Additionally he said we were striving to attract the best candidates, immerse them in a world-class curriculum and graduate the highest quality officers. At the conclusion of his brief. Snuffy Smith presented the Superintendent with a well-deserved Resolution of Appreciation from the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

As a final note, for those who are not members of the Alumni Association, please consider joining. Your membership entities you to a copy of Shipmate, as well as all the numerous benefits of membership. Please support your Alumni Association.

CharUe Cre^ton's wife, Mary, wrote us about an honor that he received from the Fairfax Virginia County Federation of Citizens Association: Charles Creighton, known to everyone as Charlie, is one of those individuals whose vision and determination succeeded in accomplishing a nearly impossible achievement. This vision of a "land swap," or transfer of a large tract of privately owned land on Mason Neck to the public sector, was successfully accomplished in October 2001.

His conceptual plan for a land exchange was developed in 1995, when the federal govemment declared theDC Cortections property at Lorton as surplus and agreed to transfer major portions of that property to Fairfax County.

Charlie convinced them the owners of Meadow Wood Farm, the largest private land holding on Mason Neck, to consider swapping their 800-plus acres for developable property in the Laurel Hill planning sector of Loron. He then convinced the Northem Virginia Congressmen to include enabling legislation into the Lorton Technical Corrections Act to facilitate a transfer of properties between Meadow Wood Farm and the former prison site.

During mid-1995, Charlie organized and conducted a bus tour of Mason Neck and Meadow Wood Farm for federal, state, and county officials, community leaders, environmental organization representatives, and other interested individuals. He convinced them that the land state was feasible and attained their overwhelming support.

The Bureau of Land Management expressed an interest in acquiring Meadow Wood Far as a Wild Horse and Burro Educational and Environmental Center compatible with the

local community. Charlie worked closely with the Mason Neck Citizens Association and organized a series of public meeting to gather public sentiment. Mason Neck residents were overwhelming in their support for the facility.

At about the same time Fairfax County approved Laurel Hill plan to include the land transfer provision for the Lorton property.

Throughout the many long periods of negotiation and discussions, Charlie kept everyone informed and focused toward the goal of a land exchange to protect the largest parcel of private land on Mason Neck from threat of unwanted development.

On 19 October 2001, the land exchange was completed and Meadow Wood farm was transferred to BLM. Charlie Creighton well deserves recognition for his significant contribution toward making this magnificent achievement a reality.

Bob Byrne tells us about a challenge he is undertaking this summer: I am participating in a long distance bike ride benefiting the Arthritis Fund. This letter is in quest of backers for my challenge. Right now I am training by cycling some 100 miles per week an over the summer. I will increase this to about 300 miles per week. In September I will participate in the 520-mile bike ride, the Arthritis Foundations "Califomia Coast Classic Bicycle Tour" from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Along with some 300 cyclists, I will be riding to raise donations in support of arthritis research and community-based education for men, women, and children affected by this ailment.

I am committed to supporting the Arthritis Foundation's efforts by raismg $2,800 and participating in the Califomia Coast Classic Cycle Tour during 21-26 September. I hope you can join with me by making a tax-deductible donation at the amount that is good for you. Donations should be payable to the Arthritis Foundation and forwarded to me in the enclosed envelope. I promise to you on the outcome of therideincluding total funds raised.

Good luck. Bob, in this worthwhile endeavor.

News from Stew's electtonic newsletter include: Anyone planning to attend the Air Force game in Colorado this fall should contact Joe Procopio or Mike McGrath to join the party.

Stew is going to publish the reunion roster about Labor Day. I am asking everyone to look at their record in the online roster, then send me any appropriate changes. If you prefer, give me a call at 703-556-0144. (Don't everyone call at once. This is not a cmcial issue. But do try to call me before the end of July.) Please pay particular attention to your business entry.

Whatever I have when I submit for publication will be "locked in ink" for at least five years.

1 have been looking around the intemet for lost Classmates and have managed to located the following. As there is only one lost graduate, Robert Hugh "Bud" Chambers, all tiiese Classmates left us sometime before graduation; (3) Douglas Davis Scherer—Northport, NY; (5) James Perry Wolfe—Lafayette, CO, Judy; (9) Gerald Lewis Huff—Oak Harbor, WA, Sally; (9) Jerry Young Seaward—Oak Harbor, WA, Marlene; (11) Paul Eugene Zayotti—Brookline, MA; (18) George Montgomery Cleland 111—Winston-Salem, NC, Alice; (18) Bjame Eric Johnson—Winter Haven, FL, Yvette; (18) Paul Sabatine— Cedarville, Ml; (19) Adrian Joseph CharronSmyrna, DE, Nancy; (21) James Robert Olson—Punta Gorda, FL; (22) Jerry Bankhead—Goldsboro, NC, Vivian; (22) John Guildubaldi—Kent, OH, Julie.

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Anyone who has a clue where Hugh Chambers is or any other lost Classmate for that matter, drop it on me. If someone is not in the roster, he's lost.

The following PCS moves took place recently; Shelia and Dave Brown—Middletown, Rl; Barbara and Joe Epstein—Edgewood, MD; Virginia and Chuck Stein—Lexington Park, MD. Helen and George Brown are moving out of their house on to a 42-foot catamaran (THE PLEBE) in Florida. The plan is to sail it to Annapolis for the reunion. Later they plan to sail off into the sunset and tour the rest of the world.

Jim Lucus is living in Eastport on the boat and is planning on bringing it to Annapolis City dock area for the reunion. He'll stay on the boat and be even closer to the USNA gates. It seems to me there may be other boaters that are also planning to do something similar. I'll be happy to coordinate docking, slips, buoys, power, etc. with the dockmaster. Essentially the dock and bouys in Spa Creek are first come first served.

I'm planning on getting there no later than noon on Thursday and should be able to stay all weekend. Some of the guysfromthe 19th Company are planning on dropping by between events during visits to downtown Annapolis.

Please let everyone know they have an open invitation to all from us. The phone number to reach us to make sure we're on the boat is c; 410-302-2500.

FYI many sailboats actually tie up to one of the buoys on Spa Creek which permits them to get the breeze and keep their cabins cooler. Us power boaters either have to use a generator or use the dock in order to get AC power.

Sharon and John Hinkle live in Poway, CA. Sharon is from Lyons, NE, population 1,200.

They subscribe to the local newspaper—the editor is a Navy vet and a recent article caught John's attention. The writer took a travel tour and stayed in Annapolis and extolled the virtues of the town and especially the Academy and the Chesapeake Bay. He wrote about it so the people in the heartland, Nebraska, could experience our part of the country through his eyes.

That's our Class news for July-August issue of Shipmate. Please do me a favor at the Homecoming 40 weekend. Take some pictures of your roommates, Companymates and Classmates and when you retum home send them to me and we'll have them all in Shipmate for everyone to see.

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, NC 28768 h: 828-862-4245; e: Class.Secretary@USNA63.org web site; www.USNA63.org In the May issue of Shipmate I printed a request from Bob Polich for recollections about Dan Moran, who had been killed in Vietnam in 1967. Bob has remained in touch with Dan's mother and was hoping to obtain some information to share with her. Bob's request brought a swift response from Mike Cronin, from which I have excerpted this text: I joined VA-23 aboard MIDWAY during the last week in May of 1965. MIDWAY had been on Yankee Station since April and was flying Shipmate, July-August 2002

missions over North Vietnam every day. Dan was already in the squadron when I got there.

It was great to see a friendly face when I checked in. I had not known Dan well at the Academy, but he was his usual cheerful self and went out of his way to be a friend and help me get settled in. 1 flew my first mission a few days later. It was supposed to have been a milk run, but while we were airborne, Paul Ilg '61 was shot down way up north on the Laotian border and my section went up to act as rescap.

Paul was rescued a few days later. We stayed until late in the day and had to refuel twice and return to the ship for a night landing after three and a half hours.

Through all the time I was in the squadron, Dan was a good friend—always cheerful in spite of often grim circumstances. He was there before me, and after me, and was probably a better officer than I was. He used to refer to me as "Seagull." He often said to me, "Cronin, you are just like a seagull, all you do is eat, sleep, crap, and fly." The truth was he had a more demanding job than 1 had. He worked in maintenance and had about 40 enlisted men under him. I had joined the squadron at sea and really hadn't been given a whole lot to do at first. Perhaps they didn't expect me to live long.

After I was shot down in January of 1967,1 recall brooding over how close I had been to completing my tour and going home. At the time I was captured, we were scheduled to leave for home within three weeks. It would have been the end of my second cmise and I would have been finished with Vietnam. I had accumulated 175 missions total and of those about 125 over the North. I'm sure Dan had flown about as many as I had. I pictured everyone else in the squadron retuming home and getting on with their lives. I must admit I spent some time indulging in self-pity. The bad news about Dan snapped me out of it. I learned of his loss a few months later from others who were captured later and had known of his shoot down. That made me realize how lucky I was to be alive. In just under two years in VA-23, Dan and I had more than our share of near death experiences. It is only by luck that I am still around. I will always remember Dan fondly, especially his unfailing good cheer and slightly askew smile. He was a great guy.

About himself, Mike offered this update: My news is that I've been retiredfromAmerican Airlines for a year. At AA you are out when you're 60. I've been working for our union as a consultant and was just recently asked to step up as executive director of our coalition. The Coalition of Airline Pilots Associations.

From the Heart of Texas comes this brief status report from Lanny Cox: We're still in the Fort Worth area with two teenagers, three cats, and a dog. My wife. Patsy, is working as the administrative assistant to the Fort Worth City Manager, our daughter, Emily, is now a busy high school junior, and our son, Landon in, isfinishingup eighth grade. Both kids play in the band (high school marching bands are almost as big a deal as high school football here in Texas) and both are on their school tennis team. Emily is still pursuing her dream of attending USNA. She has been accepted for the Naval Academy Summer Seminar program this June. As for me, I am still serving as one of four financial planning principals at the home office of First Command Financial Planning, Inc. (formerly United Services Planning Association). Ourfirmspecializes infinancialplanning for the military family and sponsors the annual Marine Corps Marathon.

John WaU (JCWall63@aol.com), one of our Classmates who took an Army commission, exchanged emails with me in May. John recently relocated to Oak Island, NC, and submitted his current biographical info for inclusion in the Electronic Lucky Bag on the Class of 1963 web site. I encourage you to read his and other Classmates' biographies there—and to submit or update your own.

I was commissioned in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers upon graduation from USNA. I martied Inez Teti, whom 1 dated for three years at the Academy, on 15 June. After several training courses including Airborne School, I was stationed at various posts in the U.S.A. and abroad, including combat service in Vietnam.

Resigned from active duty in 1970 and joined Eastman Kodak in Rochester, NY, as an industrial engineer. I worked for Kodak in Dallas, Los Angeles, Chicago, and London (U.K.), retiring in 1998 as central distribution center manager in Rochester. I have been a self-employed management consultant for several companies since that time in systems integration, organizational development, and distribution center design and operating procedures.

I joined the Army Reserve in 1970 and stayed active throughout many relocations until retiring in 1986 as a lieutenant colonel, USAR. I have an M.B.A. from Rochester Institute of Technology.

Inez and I have two daughters and a son, and now also four grandchildren. We recently moved to Oak Island, NC, to be closer to our children, two of whom live in North Carolina.

I am still working almost full time at my consulting business. I look forward to hearing from our Classmates; 910-210-1524.

Over the years, Jim Ring has been uncommonly faithful to the memory of our deceased Classmates. I won't recount here the many things he has done on behalf of the Class of 1963 but will share with you this account of his recent visit to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington.

Well, today is the 19th of May and as usual, I try to visit The Wall. Today was the 35th anniversary of my roommate, Jim "Kelly" Patterson being shot down over the North. Usually when I go I bring an American Flag to place at panel 20E. This year I had some more things to place at the Wall. Steve Coester was nice enough to send me a composite photo containing the names and Lucky Bag pictures of all 13 of our Classmates whose names are on The Wall.

I got up early and was there at 6:30 a.m. That is the besttime,because there is no one else there.

1 went to panel 20E and said the usual "Lord's Prayer" while touching Jim's name on The Wall.

I laid the flag and the picture at the base of the panel along with the following note: "Dear Jim: 35 years ago today you were shot down over the North. For two days, we talked to you on the ground and never heard from you since. Your brother, Luck, has never given up the search for you and has traveled to the North and to Kazakhstan to find about you. 1 don't think that he will ever give up.

I have placed here a picture of you and the other 12 men from the Naval Academy Class of 1963 who were killed in Vietnam. Four panels over on 24E, 1 left a cap from FFTZGERALD. Our Classmate, Bill, was killed while an adviser to the South Vietnamese and a ship was named after him. 1 think it was some comfort to his widow and their three children. As long as 1 am alive, I won't forget you or the sacrifice you and the other 12 have given. We miss you. Your roommate, Jim" 121

Then I went down to 24E and said the same prayer with Bill Fitzgerald. I had a cap from the commissioning of FITZGERALD and 1 placed it in front of the panel along with this note.

"This cap commemorates FrrzoERALD (DDG62). She was named after our Classmate, Bill Fitzgerald. Bill was one of 13 U.S. Naval Academy Class of '63 Classmates, who were killed in Vietnam. They are gone but not forgotten!"

Then I traveled to each of the panels that hold the names of our Classmates and said hello to each one. Looking at those pictures of each one really made me miss each one more. It seems like only yesterday, when we were walking around Bancroft Hall with them.

Some might think all of this is a little too schmaltzy, but at 62,1 don't really care.

For your use when you visit The Wall yourself, here are the locations of our Classmates' names: Ken Buell—Panel IW, line 73; Carl Doughtie—Panel 2E, line 4; BiU F i t z g e r a l d Panel 24E, line 86; Don MacLaughlin—Panel 4E, line 51; Chuck Marik—Panel 8E, line 93; D a n M o r a n — P a n e l 14E, line 3 6 ; D o c P a l e n s c a r — P a n e l 17E, line 5 9 ; J i m P a t t e r s o n — P a n e l 2 0 E , line 4 8 ; Jerry Pinneker—Panel 6E, line 26; Stan Smiley— Panel 20W, line 27; Skip TempUn—Panel 4E, line 83; Rick Trani—Panel 42W, line 24; John Worcester—Panel 2E, line 126. You can view the composite photo on our web site by going directly to www.usna63.org/jpg/630nWall.jpg.

Here's more evidence that our children are taking over the world from us: Carta and Jeff MUes' daughter. Erica MUes Smith '87, was promoted to the rank of commander on 31 May. Now a public affairs officer for CinCPac, Erica is the first of our USNA Alumni children to attain the rank of 0-5. Congratulations to her and her parents!

This May, the Class of 1963 continued its participation in the annual Northem Virginia bicycle tour to benefit Multiple Sclerosis research.

Known as "Terry's Team" in honor of Classmate Terry Abell, our group of experienced (i.e., older) riders always perseveres from start to finish, regardless of challenging terrain and weather conditions. This year's event is described in two reports—the first from Bob Harper, the second from Brev Moore.

Our participation in this year's MS ride in Northem Virginia took us from Manassas to Fredericksburg and back. This photo shows Peter Browne and me just before theridebegan.

Bob Harper and Peter Browne before the MS bike tour We had planned to meet Brev Moore at the starting point but were unable to find him in the large crowd of riders assembling in the rain.

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were very glad to be wearing the rain jackets for their warmth. About 11 a.m. it stopped raining, but the temperature dropped and stayed in the 50s. Our only defense was to push the pedals faster to stave off the chills. We moved quickly but missed one of the required tums and had to do some dead reckoning cross-country navigation, eventually getting back on the official route. All the "kids" riding were very solicitous of us old guys and the helpers at the rest stops provided smiles and applause that warmed us up.

At a rest stop where we enjoyed (all too briefly) the benefits of a space heater, we found that in spite of challenging weather and terrain we had covered 50 miles in four hours. 1 gave Peter a hard time for pushing an old man like me too hard! Actually, it took about that pace to ward off the chill, so we accepted the helpers' offer of ibuprofen, figuring that by the time we got to the finish, the chemicals and the tired muscles would both kick in. Peter's energy level kept us pumping as we neared Fredericksburg and we entered the downtown area, finishing just before 2 p.m.

For another perspective, here is Brev's account of the event: When I arrived in Manassas it was still pouring rain. I looked for Bob and Pete but since it was well after the planned departure time and was pouring, I figured they had left or bypassed this wonderful opportunity. After an hour or so 1 finally set out on my bike—and it stopped raining! So, I was on the way with only the wind and cool weather to counteract what really tumed out to be a pretty nice day.

I don't ride a bike much and I find that for one thing biking isn't easier on the knees than mnning, as some proclaim, and for another, either my butt is too small and/or tender or they don't know how to make the seats so they are comfortable (I am on my third seat!). Anyway, the rest of our three-man team was faster than me. I remember arriving in Fredericksburg around 3 p.m. I was pretty tired, I'll have to admit, but I put up my tent, stayed the night, and headed out for the trip home on Sunday moming about 8:15 a.m. It was a beautiful day, although somewhat chilly and windy still. I can vouch that I had a case of buttimus hurtimus maximus!

All in all, I was sorry to have been steaming independently, missing the camaraderie of Classmates, but I am glad that the USNA '63 team was still represented in honor of Terty Abell. 1 kept thinking that although I may be uncomfortable or hurting a little, it is nothing compared to what Terty and other MS victims put up with every day. I would like to encourage a much larger number of our Classmates to participate next year in Terry's behalf. It does not have to be the 54-mile trip to Fredericksburg or the 100-mile round trip.

There is a 30-mile option and it can't rain every year! 1 am sure our participation gives Terry a morale boost, and I can't think of a more deserving guy. If you don't want to make the ride or can't, send a donation to the MS Society in the name of our Class. Quality '63!

Ollie Donelan (jodonelan@aol.com) is trying to obtain a sports-related item from our Academy days. Can you help him?

I have had the good fortune to get an N-Star football that was given to the USNA 1960 team and their coaches after our 17-12 win that year. I would also like to get a copy of the Army-Navy program from that year if any of you still have one and are willing to give it up. Let me know what you want in return. Please contact me by email.

Dick Wyttenbach-Santos reported a warship sighting of special interest: On Saturday, 27 April, 1 was sailing my 26foot Santana sailboat in Apra Harbor, Guam, and encountered a guided missile destroyer entering the harbor. I fell off the wind to pass just astem of the ship and saw from the name on her stern that she was FITZGERALD—the Class of 1963's ship, named for Classmate Bill Fitzgerald. I got a lump in my throat when I saw his name there. She was headed West, proceeding independently, and spent a few days in Guam enroute. Her paint job was perfect. Just after I cut under her stem, the Navy harbor security police boat came over to check me out to make sure 1 was not up to any tertorist activity. Apra Harbor is one mile by four miles, huge, and every Saturday there are only one or two sailboats in the harbor—not at all like San Diego!

I am now mnning for election to the islandwide public school policy board, a non-partisan position that will not interfere with my job at the university. It will be interesting to see if anyone with a name as long as mine can get elected.

Apropos of Guam, CDR Steven Colon '81 joins our group of contributors this month. We thank him for his email conveying a photo taken this spring.

Dick and Irene Cherry I was in Guam recently when the ComSeventhFlt flagship. BLUE RIDGE (LCC-

19), pulled in for a port visit. During the visit we had a big top reception for invited govemment, civilian, and other guests. While there, I met Irene and Dick Cherry and took this picture of them. By the way, I have had a lot of interaction with the Class of 1963 over the years. CDR Phil Marsden was my math prof First Class Year, and steered me to selecting Surface Warfare at service selection. On my first ship. Fox (CG-33), my CO was RADM Paul Tobin.

Steve Coester seemed to be the perpetual motion man this spring. In April, he and his wife, Yvonne, made an extended visit to Austtalia to attend a wedding and see much of the countty.

While there, they visited several national parks near Sydney and Melboume, hiked extensively, took a balloon ride, and drank a lot of good wine.

Here a photo of the happy couple enjoying McKensie Falls.

The Coesters in Australia Shipmate, July-August 2002

In early June, Steve took his grandson, Steven, for a camping expedition ranging from the rivers of Florida to the Great Smoky Mountains.

His SUV was well loaded with camping gear, provisions, a full bicycle rack, and two kayaks on top. As they headed toward the Smokies, they spent a night at the Shelley home. We enjoyed dining at a local restaurant with Steve's Companymate Bob Polich and his wife, Liz. Still living near Chicago for most of the year, Liz and Bob came over from their second home in nearby Hendersonville, NC. Alex Daunis submitted two photos, which I' m sure you'll enjoy seeing. The first shows him and his daughter, Sarah, on the beach at Vieques this Febraary. The other presents Alex the actor, in costume for his role as a Chicago policeman in a PBS re-enactment of the 1886 Haymarket riots.

He said that he was later chosen to be the bomb thrower but only his hands and shadow were shown.

Alex Daunis in costume Well, NAAA says that the new coaching staff will bring us an exciting season of Navy football this autumn. We've heard that before but I think that this time it may actually be tme. Come and see for yourself! If nothing else, you'll enjoy seeing Classmates and their ladies at the 1963 tailgate parties in the stadium parking lot before and after every home game. For ticket info, phone 1-800-US4-NAVY.

Shipmate, July-August 2002

Finally, be sure to visit not only our web site at www.USNA63.org but also the Alumni Association's excellent web site at www.usna.com. There's a lot of good info there for your pleasure and benefit.

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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 ' 6 4 , 1 hope your summer is going well. The Class of 2006 is preparing for its Plebe Summer. Time sure has a habit of marching on.

Class President Bernie Maguire's Message Classmates from the Great Class of 1964; It is with considerable personal sadness that I recently extended sincere condolences on behalf of the Class to Liz Andrews and her three children and six grandchildren. Our Classmate Andy Andrews died unexpectedly from heart failure during a trip to Sao Paulo, Brazil, in late May. Andy had carved out a distinguished career as a professor of statistics at the University of Michigan. May he rest in peace...

For your immediate consideration, let me offer a suggestion regarding our email distribution system. I am aware that Ann and Grant Fulkerson must spend a considerable amount of time tracking down email address changes every time the Class of '64 sends an email. Fifty undeliverable email addresses is not unusual, and Grant and Ann will go out of their way to research the lost addresses. We must try to cut down on all this unnecessary administration.

Here is one way to help: curtently, we have more than 380 Classmates who are Alumni Association Life Members who are able to obtain a lifetime email address from USNA AA. If you are a life member, please call up www.usna.com and look for "lifetime email" on the home page. Click on and follow the directions to register for a permanently forwarded email address. Next, please let Grant know your usna.com address by entering your usna.com address on the Class of '64 Home Page (www.usna64.org). USNAAA will always forward your emails to your cortect email address.

If you are not a lifetime member of the Alumni Association, please consider joining but, if you do not join, please help by updating the home page whenever you change your email address.

In the "It's a Small World" department, Dick Curley and I tried to play golf recently at Penderbrook Golf Course in Northem Virginia.

After several holes of slow play, we were joined by another twosome that included John Harder, the son of our deceased Classmate Ron Harder. John is a successful consultant with Price Waterhouse in Virginia and a long distance golfer. Curley and Harder were fellow "poolies" on the Big Blue team. John asked us to say hello to Lee Twyford. (Hello, Lee.) Joyce and 1 recently artived home from a memorable visit to Tulsa, OK, where 1 took time out from some important duties for a very enjoyable lunch at the home of Barbara and Ed Farrell. Barbara and Ed had just returned from the Princeton University graduation of

their second son, Bob. The oldest Fartell youth, Jim Farrell '99, is a USNA graduate who married a Classmate and is now serving on a cruiser, TICONDEROGA currently in Pascagoula, MS. 1 heard how difficult martied life can be for two U.S. Navy line officers serving on different ships. Number three son, Luke, is a sophomore at Oklahoma University and reportedly is the social butterfly of the family. Ed and Barbara met at Harvard Business School where they were classmates. Ed has been a business leader in Tulsa for the past 20 years and is currently serving as a top executive in the Oklahoma Natural Gas organization.

Here are a few advance planning dates for your calendars; 16 October is the date for a Class of '64 Executive Committee meeting held in conjunction with the regular Greater Washington Chapter Luncheon at the Arlington, VA, Army-Navy Country Club. 24 March is the newly changed schedule for our Tenth Annual Ethics Dinner with the Class of 2003.

The Superintendent, VADM Richard Naughton '68 recently commended the Class of '64 for our Ethics Dinner in a conversation with John Dalton at the Superintendent's Change of Command. Since the Academy has responded to our request and granted us a March date for next year's dinner, my expectation is that the Class of '64 will exceed all prior attendance records. Next, 16 August to 23 August 2003 is the preliminary planning week for the Class of '64 Alaska Cmise. If we have 32 couples, 64 people, on that cmise, we will have a quorum. Steve Claassen is the executive committee sponsor for the cruise and Yvonne and Karl Vogeler are coordinating the event for us.

Classmate congratulations to Tom Flory, John Dalton, and Joe Prueher. Tom Flory shot a two over par 74 to win the Virginia State Golf association 17th Annual Senior Stroke Play Championship at Westwood Country Club in Vienna, VA. (I guess Tom is one of our older Classmates since he qualifies for the Senior Golfer category.) Also noteworthy, John Dalton has been selected to the LSU Alumni Hall of Distinction, an honor reserved for those who have brought credit and distinction to themselves as well as to the University. John will be inducted during a ceremony in Baton Rouge, LA, on Friday evening, 18 October. Joe Prueher's smiling face was delivered to my home with my annual report from New York Life Insurance Company. Joe is a newly appointed member of the board of directors.

Finally, I will leave it to Denny Pignotti to tell you about our superb visit to Cooperstown.

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Sorry I missed the Ethics Dinner. We were down here looking at residential communities.

Anyone who can is welcome to pause in his or her travels and visit Joyce and myself at River Landing and enjoy a great round of golf. Telephone number is 910-285-2258. I updated our new address and email address on the '64 web site.

The Franks and the Daus eating in tramcar restaurant

Rick Dau and Bill Franks climb the bridge Rick Dau sent info on his latest adventure. The Daus (Rick and Ann) and the Franks (Bill and Priscilla) recently completed a six-week Southem Pacific travel adventure. The photos show the group in the "red center" or "enjoying a gourmet meal on a tramcar restaurant in Melboume."

On 14 February 2002 we set out on our "expedition" to Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti, and Bora Bora. After a two-day layover in the Los Angeles area we made the 16-hour non-stop flight to Sydneyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;not as bad as you might think. Major stops in Australia included Sydney (Bill and Rick climbed the bridge-see photo), Caims, Darwin, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Melboume, and Hobart in Tasmania. In New Zealand we covered most all of the North and South Islands including all of the major cities.

Bill and Rick included wine tasting and several maritime museums on the way while Ann and Priscilla visited many of the beautiful gardens and historic homes. We broke up the flight on the way back with three days in Bora Bora and two days in Tahiti. The highlight of this segment was shark feeding while in the water with no cages! A one-night stop in Long Beach with dinner on the harbor wound up the trip and we artived home on 30 March. The time went fast and we all agreed that we could have kept going.

From Gary Zech: Hope all is well with you. I received my Shipmate yesterday, which reminded me that I wanted to send you an update on our recent move. We sold our house in York, PA, in early April and moved to a golf course community called River Landing near Wallace, NC. That's about 35 miles back up Interstate 40 from Wilmington. We decided that a little friendlier climate year-around would be nice. We live on the 11th hole of the first 18-hole course. There are another nine holes now plus another nine coming soon to make up two full courses. The community web site is riverlanding.com for anyone looking for a great place to live.

Our two daughters and all seven grandkids are back in Frederick, MD. Close enough, but not too close! Our younger daughter, Deborah, has three girls, ages 1, 4-1/2, and 6. For those Classmates who remember Deb, she would be the last one I would predict to have three kids, much less any at all! She and the girls are doing great. Can't wait to see how she handles them when they're teenagers!

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Sounds like a great area, Gary. You may get some visitors.

From Tom Barnett: Maggie and I had a very nice dinner with Chistine and Bill Feeney when we were in Paris last month. Other than Bill's two black eyes from trip/fall (that's his story, and his sticking with it!), they are looking fit and elegant. He's a very generous host and Paris obviously suits them well).

Bill runs the Dole Food operations in Europe and Africa, so he's quite busy. I think the Dole Food corporate headquarters is in Califomia so he must put in some long hours with the time differences. Knowing Bill, I'm sure Christine and he slip off to the mountains for some skiing whenever possible.

Tony Taylor wrote Bemie Maguire: Great article; great service recognition for the Class of '64! I really enjoyed your article in the May issue of Shipmate, Bemie. I had attended every Ethics Dinner until 2001, which was, after I moved out to the Seattle area. I really miss the comraderie of not only our Classmates on those evenings, but also the sense of respect and appreciation I felt every time I shared an Ethics Dinner night with the curtent graduating Class.

A couple of weeks ago I attended a business breakfast in Seattle attended by Service Academy Alumni in the area. Of course most of the attendees were from USNA! I sat next to a Naval Academy grad from 1994. As soon as I identified myself as a member of the Class of '64, he immediately responded by saying, "I remember your Class. You are the ones who gave us the first edition of Ethics for the Junior Officer That dinner with the Class of '64 was one of the highlights of our First Class Year; I'll never forget it."

You can be sure that on behalf of the Class of' 64 I felt a deep sense of pride for his comments, especially since it was his immediate reaction upon hearing that I was from '64.

Let's keep up the great work! We apparently are making a difference.

Jim Craven sends a short note from North Carolina: I have two small Shipmate items. First, Ted Triebel has been nominated for an undergraduate teaching award at Duke University. Ted and I are in the same church. Second, after 28 years I am retiring from the USNA Blue & Gold program. It was fun and I had two six-stripers among my Mids.

Thanks for die news, Jim. Congratulations to both you and Ted. I hope you picked a good replacement for the Blue & Gold program.

Retirement party, standing: Ron Sanders, Mike Blackwelder, and Terry Ward; seated: Art Partott, and Jack Mumaw

Jack Mumaw dropped me a line on our latest airline retirees: Thanks for the great job you're doing with the Class column. Sorry that I haven't been a contributor, but thought I'd send two photos of some of our Classmates.

In the first photo, (previous column) I'm greeting and congratulating Art Parrott as he completes his retirement flight for United Airlines.

The second photo above is taken at a retirement party honoring; Ron Sanders, Mike Blackwelder, Terry Ward, and Art Partott.

The party was given in their honor in Atlanta where they all live. All retire from UAL in 2001-2002. I flew down from Chicago where Lillian and I live.

I'll be back at USNA to attend graduation on 24 May and hope to make a football game in the fall and the 2003 Ethics Dinner for sure.

David Lipscomb sent the following news from the West Coast: Watch out Classmatesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Tom Swartz has retired! If there ever was an oxymoron, this must be it. It is trae though. After more than 30 years of teaching and leading our youth in San Francisco public high schools (and community colleges) Tom and his lovely wife, Marilyn, had a joint coming out (?) party to launch their new venture "Swartz Consulting, specializing in sleeping in, tourist information, and criticism of curtent educational practices." Definitely one of the best retirement ceremonies this writer and his wife have ever attended, it was hosted by the their two stellar sons, future Ensign (and Nuke) Luke (Stanford '02) and (future ensign) Mark (George Washington '05).

Very well deserved recognition letters were presented to both Tom and Marilyn from the "da infamous mayor" of San Francisco, Willie Brown. I am quite confident that Tom and Marilyn's extensive travel plans are bound to bring them your way in the near future so be prepared! Congratulations, Tom and Marilyn on your great careers, and please take good notes on your new life so those of us not quite there yet can be better prepared.

Congratulations, Tom and Marilyn. I hope you enjoy your much-deserved retirement and wish you the best in your travels and in your new consulting enterprise.

Thanks to the efforts of John Dalton, the Class of 1964 was well-represented at a Baseball Hall of Fame event honoring America's baseball war veterans in Cooperstown, NY, over the Memorial Day weekend.

Jack Mumaw greets Art Panott on his retirement flight Shipmate, July-August 2002

John Dalton, Bemie Maguire, Ed Conant, Geoff K i r k l a n d , W a d d y G a r r e t t , Dick Robbins, Jim Tolbert, and Dennie Pignotti miveled to Cooperstown to attend the ceremonies and visit with some of their baseball heroes. Hall of Fame members and veterans of World War II who were honored guests were Bobby Doerr (Boston Red Sox), Bob Feller (Cleveland Indians), Ralph Kiner (Pittsburgh Pirates), Phil Rizzuto (New York Yankees), and Warren Spahn (Boston and Milwaukee Braves). As a special honored guest, John was able to attend with his brother. Will, his two brothers-in-law, a number of his boyhood and other friends, his junior high school coach, and his Classmates. It was a great group and we had a tremendous time. John even gave the keynote address at the opening ceremony on Sunday honoring the Hall of Fame war veterans.

The event was planned by Dale Petroskey, President of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, and was highlighted by a Memorial Day Parade followed by plaque dedication in the Hall of Fame's Gallery that recognized those Hall of Fame members who served America in times of war. ADM Bob Natter '67, CinCLantRt, represented the active duty armed forces and gave the dedication address. It was a very special two-day event for all of us in attendance. We each had a number of opportunities for photos and chats with the Hall of Earners both in planned and informal events. As a matter of fact, Warren Spahn and Ralph Kiner held a couple of late night sessions in a local hotel lounge telling stories about their baseball careers and those of other players that I'll never forget.

From my discussions with Dale Petroskey, John Dalton was instmmental in getting the Hall of Fame to honor its war veterans with the plaque.

I know all in attendance would like to thank John for thoughtfulness in inviting us to this very special event and for his efforts to recognize baseball's war veterans.

For those of you who have not visited Cooperstown and the Baseball Hall of Fame, it is worth the trip. Cooperstown is a wonderful small New York town of 2,300 people located on a beautiful lake. The Hall of Fame and Museum has something for everyone from Little League to the Major Leagues and everything in between. I spent two days there and did not see more than a quarter of the displays. You can even watch a baseball game right down the street in the Hall's baseball stadium. For those of you who want to know what happen to those baseball cards your Mom threw away, they are in the Hall of Fame!

Photos in next month's issue.

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George Palmgren and Eric Westberg at an Institute of the Americas Seminar in Rio de Janeiro Shipmate, July-August 2002

George Palmgren sends the following from Brazil: Here is a picture of Eric Westberg and myself in Rio de Janeiro where Eric is president of the Brazilian Independent Power Association. The occasion was an Institute of the Americas Seminar where Eric presented the Brazilian Energy czar with an award.

The USNA Alumni Association reminds all that they will hold another All Classes Homecoming Party, which will again be on the Friday evening of Homecoming—this year—Friday, 27 September from 5-8 p.m. in Alumni Hall. Last year's event was a great success. You can sign up for the party online via our web site at www.usna.com/Events. Forms are in Shipmate to be mailed in or they can call our events coordinator, Kathy deCamara at 410-263-4448 ext.

200 at the Alumni Association. Last year's event was a tremendous success.

There may be a Navy football game near you.

The 2002 Navy Football Schedule features five games on the road this fall. While game times have not been officially announced, tickets are now available for purchase. Games and ticket prices are listed below.

31 August—at SMU (Dallas, TX)— $25 5 October—at Air Force (Colorado Springs, CO)—$30 19 October—at Boston College (Boston, MA)— $30 26 October—at Tulane (New Orieans, LA)— $25 23 November—at Wake Forest (WinstonSalem, NC)— $25 Please call 1-800-US4-NAVY. Please keep your cards, letters, and emails coming in. I always need material for our column. Beat Armyl —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 We sit here looking ahead to what is to be a great summer but knowing that by the time you read this, it will, for the most part, be history.

With the fast pace of our lives and the events out there in the world at large, we know that all our perspectives will have changed over the next couple of months. Each day we are confronted with new reasons to honor and protect the fantastic freedoms and opportunities we enjoy. We also have great memories of the past.

The Classmate who is now at center stage is Dick Zimmerman. Many of you have followed, via the Class email group, the genesis and progression of the Great '65 Sea Story Project. We have used this column in the past to chronicle the status of this effort. In summary, what began several years ago as a '65 email sea story exchange is now on the threshold of becoming a full-fledged, bound and published book complete with credits, a forward and all the trappings of a finished product. We say to Dick...Well done

Mate! All those who have followed this saga know that pulling this thing together makes herding cats look like child's play. We honor you Dick for your patience and for the nice way you handled those not so great sea stories as well as those that record the many fascinating tales, some humorous and some deadly serious, that mark the path of our great Class of '65. We also realize that for every story included in the published book there are many that have been left untold.

Anyway, Dick, we, on behalf of the whole Class, salute you for your great enterprise and hope you have retained a sufficient ration of sanity to continue on with your life from this point.

As near as we can figure, about the time this column reaches the mailboxes, the Class Sea Story Book will have cleared the publisher or is very close to that point. Many of you will have sent your checks into Dick and will be receiving your advanced ordered copy. Others will be hoping that there are a few of the extras still available. Good luck! As of this writing Dick reports that the cost of publishing the book prevents ordering very many extras. Dick has been great at sending out sitreps in the weeks leading up to the deadline for sea story submittal and also for placing advanced orders (15 May for the former and 1 June for the latter).

The following arrived from Dick just before the submittal deadline for this column. It gives a good idea of the status to things as of early June.

As of Thursday 30 May, I've gotten sea story book advance orders with checks from 115 Classmates, for a total of 293 copies and $7,880.

Names follow at the end of this message. Remember that we are sizing our initial purchase based on how many advance orders we have in hand on 1 June, which is tomorrow. We have enough orders to make the project a go. The magic number for minimum advance orders is 300, so with what's in hand and with what I've been told is on the way, we're OK. We now have 217 stories by 77 Classmate authors. I'll continue putting out the new stories to the group gradually. There are stories still in the queue from Bill Famsworth, Bmce Kallsen, Tom Murphy, Gary Rezeau, Dee Gibson, Denny McComb, Hugh Gillogly, Doug Chisolm, Roger Sherman, Bill Previty, Dave Hunter, and Bull Durham.

An interesting development, though: Our book has grown so quickly with 11th hour submittals, many of which haven't even been circulated to the group yet, that our page count has soared substantially above the earlier projection of 250 pages. It is now over 300 pages. Because of this, we might be buying somewhat fewer extra copies, i.e., those in addition to the ones spoken for through advance orders. This is because the increased page count drives up the printing cost, and the sales price stays where it is.

So if you're counting on getting one of the extra copies rather than buying one in advance, you might want to reconsider. I will place the initial order at 500 copies, but we can later increase it if enough demand appears in the form of orders. As of today, there would be 207 exttas for guys who didn't get the word, but many of those will go to Classmates whose orders are already in the mail.

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A while back we included in this column the introduction to the book by Jack Devine but with the book now a reality we'll go ahead and repeat it here. So here it is.

What is a Sea Story?

Among sailors, the term "sea story" is as broad as the ocean. These are the reminiscences we share with shipmates during long watches on a cold dark night at sea, or with our fellow pilots in the ready room—or years later, long after retirement, the ones we tell our wide-eyed grandchildren.

These are recalled fragments of our lives, on land and sea and in the skies, in war and in peace, in every corner of the globe. They are the highlights, the colors, the crests, and the troughs of our service years. Some are serious, most are not. They are tales of hartowing combat, of high seas, of peril and fear. They are also comedy high and low, reflections on happy times with our brothers, foolish mistakes and satisfying achievements.

Some may be exaggerated in our memories, and grow with each retelling—but just as many others are probably understated recollections of moments when our hearts stood still. Each can bring back for us, in a flash, the fullness of the smells, the sounds, the tastes—the realities of these events. Together, they weave a remarkable tapestry of our shared adventure in the service of our country.

This next piece has to do with retirement issues which have come up many times before.

Generally we try to include such items as they may be of some benefit to the Class as a whole.

This one comes to us from Bruce Liska via the Class email group: I'm a new group member so hope this gets to the intended audience. According to TROA we, as Midshipmen, were entitled to additional retirement points if we could prove we sailed in ships for summer craises. That is easier said than done. While I have Fleet Hometown News clippings and cmise book pictures showing that I sailed in ENTERPRISE in 1962 and HARWOOD in

1964,1 have no original or copies of orders to prove it. I don't think we ever got copies, or if we did I did not start saving originals until we made O-1.1 know about 90 of you spent Youngster Cmise in CVA(N)-65, and remember Spike calling in our moming muster to avoid having to stand on the hangar deck. You will also remember the sound of AD's landing on our compartment next to the number 3 arresting gear room. And some of you may remember seeing the poor F-8 pilot trying to swim away from the ship after getting cold-catted, but not fast enough to escape the prop wash. The liberty in Boston was great, especially the view of Marblehead Bay from John Kohler's house, but the 50 degree water at Lynn Beach was not good enough for us Califoraians. And a lot of you were on LantMidTraRon-64 with all of those great European liberty ports. Anyway, how do we prove to NRPC when we embarked/ debarked? I've heard there is a web site where ship's deck logs are available, but 1 doubt if a Midshipman Third or even First Class reporting on board with group orders warranted a deck log entry. Since a number of you must be approaching the magic 60, and about to toss the "gray area" reservist label, maybe you can help me. I submitted my package to NRPC for a December 2002 birth date, but will probably postpone the first check until the pay raise goes into effect 1 January '03.

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I have also heard that service as a Midshipman Fourth Class for nine months in NROTC prior to USNA might be useful in calculating service time rather than a PEBD on graduation day. Any truth to that? Any references to suggest? 1 have orders for that service, but not sure it's worth anything. Hope some of you can advise on these matters. Thanks in advance.

This next item from Denny Moritz is a bit eclectic, but so is Denny. It has to do with his Harley riding adventures...

This is a truly fun thing to do on Memorial Day Weekend—have not checked the calendar for this year, but it has gone off on the Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend in the past—years ago it was a real hard core protest by the POW/ MIA crowd.. .the first time 1 rode, we got ready to roll and noted that lots of riders were helmetiess—a big deal in DC—asked the riders near me if helmets were needed—got a funny look and was told "s*** man this is a protest." One year the middle of the pack "detoured" by the White House to let Bill and Hillary enjoy the loud pipes...on a run before leaving the Army, I led a bunch of riders that I joined heading in from Pennsylvania on a couple of laps of Walter Reed Army Medical Center at 9 a.m. on Sunday moming—thought it would be fun to wake up the guards—and brought tears to a couple of guys who had spent many months recovering at the old Walter Reed General Hospital.. .anyway, now this thing has become a Harley Davidson fashion ride—rode with folks from the German Embassy last time— hey had perfectly matching Harley outfits—but it is still fun...if my surgery schedule permits, I hope to come mnning in from West

by God Virginia—400 miles of Thunder each way on my CBR900RR—yep—Japanese crotch rockets are now permitted—it is a new world order.

Tom Murphy came in with the following: I am pleased to report that Dennis Spurgeon has been reelected as Trustee for two years of the Greater Washington Chapter of the Alumni Association. A good tumout of our Classmates helped him over the top. Congratulations to Denny and thanks to all who supported him.

OK, now for the comic section of this column.

It is always fun to have a few words from Pete Lumianski: You'd think as we all approach or pass that magical age of 59 and move into our IRA disbursement modes, that we wouldn't stumble over so many reminders of our Navy college days. But, au contraire, once a highly trained Midshipman, always a middle. For some odd reason, this past week has brought back a veritable flood of reminders that I continue to be littie more than a product of my past. This past Sunday night I had a dream—a reoccurting dream that comes and goes over the years—of me wandering around a huge building, filled with hallways and doors and uniformed people going every which way. I'm urgentiy looking for wherever it is I'm supposed to be going, I think there's a test I'm supposed to take—but I can't find it. I run and run, up and down, round and round, get stopped by someone who yells at me, and then 1 have to enter a dungeon-like area where I'm forced to march around with a gun for awhile. Yikes! 1 woke up in a sweat.

On Monday afternoon, we decide to go to a lakeside setting for a picnic with some out-oftown (Navy) friends. We need a blanket to sit on. 1 search all areas of the garage and finally find—you guessed it—the good ol' USNA blue and gold model '65 blanket stashed way back in the corner by the petrified paint cans. Its got

grass stains, dog s***, other (!) stains, various types of body hair from human and animal sources and moth-eating evidence here and there. I shake it, fold it, and bring it. It works perfectly on the desert floor as we eat our chicken sandwiches and drink beer. On Wednesday I'm working on my roof. It's a project I've put off for two long years to replace my rotting roof porch railing with something that would actually serve as a bartier to instant death or injury. I take down all the old railing and I now need something to lower the various pieces of wood safely and without causing too much additional damage to the house. 1 think of slings, sheets, hammocks, trashcans, and suddenly, come upon a brilliant concept.

Why not use my old, new Navy Sea bag? It's in the garage somewhere. It's got tremendous capacity. It's virtually indestructible. It's labeled with my name and laundry number. It's got a clip/buckle thing on it. It can hold any amount of weight. It was perfect! I got some rope, attached the sea bag, filled it up, and lowered it safely to my beautiful Navy wife, waiting, trustingly, below—directly below, 1 noticed with some thought—the fully loaded bag. 1 think it's the second time it's ever been used. I think Third Class Cmise on NOA was thefirst.Finally, this morning, I was once again rudely jolted into the reality that I'm nothing more than a trained middle squid. I belong to a group of Army-Navy-Air Force academy grads.

We meet once a month for breakfast or lunch and mostly just shoot the breeze and see who got fired that week. As 1 was preparing to go (at 6:15 a.m.), I pull up my pants over my white boxer shorts, carefully tuck my shirt in all around, then reach for the sides of my shirt, pull them out neatly and fold them back, while simultaneously holding on to my pants waist seam. I then and button and belt the whole lashup, carefully checking to see if my "lineup" is straight! What the hell am I doing? I quietly laughed at myself as I looked at the short, little bald body in the mirtor, encased in such a nicely tucked outfit. Are my shoes shined? My beautiful Navy wife continued sleeping.

Let's now jump back into the real world with this notice conceming Skip Moyer: American Boat & Yacht Council President Skip Moyer has retired as day-to-day head of the Edgewater-based developer of small boating safety regulations. ABYC has been developing, writing, and updating the voluntary safety standards for boat building and repair in the U.S. for more than 48 years. In the U.S., unlike Europe, there is no governing body, or compulsory standards boat builders must conform to other than the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1972. But ABYC is actively involved with the development of international standards as well as certification programs for marine technicians. In 2000, the council hosted the International Organization for Standardization conference, a weeklong planning session consisting of naval engineers, naval architects and design consultants gathering to discuss boating construction and safety standards. Mr. Moyer (59), joined the ABYC after retiring from the Navy in 1991. He is an avid sailor, who said he spent many Sunday afternoons sailing around Annapolis. "In 1991,1 was living in Virginia, wondering how I could get a job in Annapolis," Mn Moyer said. "The ABYC position came open, and I like the non-profit world, I like boating, so it was a good fit." Mr. Moyer said the biggest highlights during his eight-year tenure was doubling the organization's membership and revenues, and increasing the size of the staff and number of programs.

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"We increased membership two basic ways, with a tremendous amount of marketing and advertising," Mr. Moyer said. "We went everywhere to talk about boating safety, and we tried our best to increase the services and programs that our membership wanted."

Today, the ABYC has about 4,000 dues paying members from 38 countries and a full-time staff of 13.

For Mr. Moyer's eight-year tenure as the ABYC's president, he was awarded the Meritorious Public Service Award, an award presented by the Coast Guard to non-Coast Guard personnel whose individual accomplishments have provided unique benefits to the public.

Mr. Moyer, was also presented with the Boating Safety Award in recognition of his dedication and contributions to boating safety.

Now that he is retired, Mr. Moyer and his wife, Cathy, both have a burning desire for adventure, and will soon set off on a long range cmising trip to many exotic locations.

"We've sold our house, and we're moving on board a 45-foot ketch built by AMEL with our dog Hannah," Mr. Moyer said. "We're set to sail to the Meditertanean and other exotic locations. Of course, all systems on the ketch have been refit to ABYC standards.""

Well, Skip, congratulations and your future plans sound like fun. We wish you FW&FS. OK, that about does it for this issue. It is a lot of fiin to write about the exploits of Classmates but we can't put your name in bold letters if we don't hear from or about you. Please, take those digital cameras with you to your next gathering of Classmates and send in news i t e m s .

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Pres: VADM John S. Redd, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CDR Mike Baird, USN (Ret) 63 Franklin St.. Annapolis, MD 21401 e; baird@toad.net West Coast Sec'y; Robert G. Johnson Jr., Esq. 30131 Town Center Drive, Suite 147, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 Class web site; www.usna66.org There's quite a bit of news to cool you off during this rather steamy summer. As usual, I can't wait for the cool breath of fall to usher in. I also must report some very sad news. On 26 May, Dr. John Ronchetto succumbed to a 19-month battle with pancreatic cancer. John was a professor of business marketing at the University of San Diego. Bob "Port" Martin (pmartin9 @san.rr.com), also at the University of San Diego, sent the following email message.

It is my sad duty to pass along news of the death of our Classmate, John Ronchetto, after a 19-month battle with pancreatic cancer John passed away at about 3 p.m. on Sunday, 26 May at UC San Diego's Thornton Hospital. His death occurted only a few minutes after being visited by another Classmate, Brian Sibold.

Many of his Classmates had been stopping by to spend time with him during the last weeks of his final illness.

John was a rather amazing person whose personal accomplishments were legion in the area of academics where he chose to focus his energies after leaving active naval service and Shipmate, July-August 2002

a career in product sales with Honeywell and Raychem Corporations.

After having been one of his closest friends for the past 40 years (we were in the same Plebe Summer squad), 1 learned how modest he was while helping his son, Kevin, remove John's personal things from his office at the University of San Diego. Among the piles of articles he had saved for research purposes were scattered numerous letters recognizing him for the quality of his contributions to professional journals, academic organizations, and his community accomplishments that he never mentioned to me or many others.

He was one of the driving forces behind the University's establishment of the master of science in Global Leadership Program of which 1 am now the director. That program is the result of many years of his encouragement of the School of Business Administration to more actively support the local military population.

About 35-40% of this program's participants are Naval Academy graduates so John and I have gotten an opportunity to meet and help educate the next generation of Navy leaders.

Without John Ronchetto I'm not sure this type of program could ever have gotten started.

Funeral artangements include a memorial mass at USD's Founder's Chapel at 9 a.m., Friday, 7 June. Internment took place at Fort Rosecrans here in San Diego on Monday, 10 June. On Thursday the San Diego '66 First Thursday lunch non-organization will dedicate its monthly lunch and gossip session in his honor and give him the traditional iced-tea toast.

The School of Business Administration has established a memorial scholarship in his honor and is already accepting donations in his name.

Anyone desiring to contribute to the memorial scholarship fund can use the following address: Christopher Redo, assistant dean for External Relations at the School of Business Administration, USD, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110; or send them to me at USD (Bob Martin, School of Business Administration, University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110). My work phone is 619-2607459 or email me for any additional information that I can provide.

My thanks to Bob for the notification and the help he provided in writing the "Last Call" article for a future Shipmate issue. I know you join with me in wishing John's wife, Yesmin, and son, Kevin, our prayers for strength and peace.

And to update you on Bob Brice's current status, here's a late April email I received from him.

I got my results today for the last two months of treatments using Interleukenll immune booster. The cancers have not responded favorably at all, and in fact there may be some more growth. Beginning next week 1 will go on a chemotherapy regimen, which has had some historical success with melanoma. Catreta is upset that after all that we've been through this past two months nothing better can be reported.

While a bit down myself, I am glad that my doctor, Walter Quan, is on top of this and still working hard for my physical health. 1 feel good and am glad that 1 won't have to undergo any more hospitalizations! Please do continue to persevere in your prayers for us. It ain't over til it's over. Praise God for the many blessings he has given me in this past year.

Amen, and prayers and best wishes Catreta and Bob. Tom Mintun checked in from San Diego and sent the following note:

A mini 29th Company reunion took place recently when Bobby Charles and his wife, Karen, came to San Diego for an educator's convention, Karen and Bobby met with MGEN Charlie Bolden '68, and Classmates Tom Mintun and Rich McDonald at the Officer's Club at MCAS Miramar where a good time was had by all, reminiscing about Charlie's Plebe Year when Tom, Bobby, and Rich were second Classmen.

Charlie Bolden is the commanding general of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. He is a former astronaut with four shuttle missions under his belt. Needless to say, when Rich and Bobby came to the main gate at Miramar and said they were guests of MGEN Bolden and needed directions to the Officer's Club, it was all they could do to tum down a personal escort. Charlie heads up all Marine aviation assets stationed at Marine Coips Air Stations in Miramar, Camp Pendleton, Yuma, and 29 Palms. He and Tom were later Rich's guests for a round of golf at the Rancho Bernardo Country Club.

Thanks for the news and the photo, Tom. Great story.

Far Arrington checked in with a lengthy email that I will paraphrase. As of his writing, he plans to retire from the National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) this fall. He had just retumed from Idaho, where he had suffered the losses of his mother in March and his stepfather in April. While he was there he decided to buy a house in an area he'd always wanted to locate in Boise. It's 4,500 square feet with three garages and lots of amenities, so he has plenty of room for guests. Right now he plans to make monthly forays to move fumiture, close out his parent's estate, and visit new-found relatives. Far, my condolences and prayers on the loss of your parents. Best wishes when you decide to retire, and don't forget to send me your new address when you move back to Idaho. Thanks for the update.

Dave McKie sent an email to again relate the doings of John Orcutt: I'm beginning to feel like John's publicist, although I know he certainly does not seek publicity! He really deserves it, though.

John Orcutt, a professor of geophysics at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego, has been elected to the American Philosophical Society (APS), the oldest learned society in the United States devoted to the advancement of scientific and scholarly inquiry. Orcutt, a professor of geophysics and director of the Cecil H. and Ida M. Green Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics at Scripps, was elected at the APS annual general meeting in Philadelphia in late April. Orcutt was elected to American Philosophical Society Class 1, which includes mathematical and physical sciences. Other classes include biological sciences; social sciences; humanities; and the arts, professions, public, and private affairs. The American Philosophical Society, founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1743, has 868 elected members, 728 from the United States and 140 from more than two dozen foreign countries. Early members of the organization included George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, James Madison, and John Marshall. Nineteentii century members included John James Audubon, Robert Fulton, Charles Darwin, Thomas Edison, and Louis Pasteur. "We at Scripps Institution of Oceanography are really proud to have John Orcutt as a colleague. He has accomplished much in his research and as director of our Institute of Geophysics and 127

Planetary Physics," said Charles Kennel, director of Scripps. "By recognizing John, the American Philosophical Society does the whole institution honor." Orcutt's APS election comes on the heels of several recent honors and appointments. Curtently General Secretary of the American Geophysical Union (AGU), Orcutt was recently selected to become president-elect of AGU. He will assume the presidency of the 39.000-member organization in 2004. Orcutt also recently accepted an appointment on the ScientificAdvisory Panel of the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy, a group charged with reviewing the effects of federal ocean-related laws and programs. The commission will present its findings and recommendations in a final report to Congress and the president in the spring of 2003. Orcutt's major areas of research are marine seismology applied to both crastal and mantle stracture, particularly seismic tomography, long-term ocean observations and wireless networking related to observations, theoretical seismology, and applications of seismology to monitoring of nuclear tests.

He has been the chief scientist on more than 20 oceanographic expeditions. Orcutt is the Secretary of the Navy/Chief of Naval Operations Oceanography Chair. He has been a member of the Defense Science Board Task Force on Underground Facilities; Chair of the Consortium for Ocean Research and Education (CORE) Public Affairs Committee; and President of Joint Oceanographic Instimtions. Inc. As a member of MEDEA, he worked on the declassification of Navy environmental data including GEOSAT satellite altimetry data and marine magnetics. Orcutt also has served as a member of the NRC Ocean Smdies Board and was chairman of its Navy Committee for three years. He is Chair of the CORE/NSF Dynamics of Earth and Ocean Systems (DEOS) Steering Committee, and Chairs the National Research Council Committee on Ocean Exploration. He was awarded the Maurice Ewing Medal by the U.S. Navy and AGU in 1994.

Thanks, Dave. That was a great update on John. Hope his ears aren't too red.

Now some closing snippets from Classmates who are updating their whereabouts. George Moore (gmoore@llnl.gov or kennmoor@ix. netcom.com) sent me this brief note: Thought I would update information on me for your files. I've just started at Lawrence Livermore National Lab. After about 20 years as an attomey I thought it would be interesting to see if I remember anything about science.

John Beakes (john.beakes@nextcenmry.com) and some friends have formed Next Century Corporation, which is a high technology software applications development organization focused primarily on helping with Homeland Security, Anti-Terrorism, and National Defense applications. Their web site is nextcentury.com.

John says that Jim Long is also spending some time helping them get started at Next Century, so the effort is taking on something of a '66 flavor.

Our West Coast Corresponding Secretary, Bob Johnson, sent a letter with West Coast information, some of it about him. Bob has been co-representing a maintenance seaman who sailed on EXXON VALDEZ and developed bladder cancer from constant exposure to benzene and other hydrocarbons during his career. The case was against Exxon Mobil, and was tried in Los Angeles Superior Court. After three cancer surgeries, the man retumed to work and was 128

fired. That didn't set well with the jury, which recently awarded him $5.1 million. Bob's cocounsel. Reed Morgan, has a daughter, Lauren Morgan '05. Congratulations on the verdict, Bob. He also mentioned in his letter that he met with Tom Kimmel in March, when Tom visited the West Coast. Tom was in San Diego to see the arrival of Tom Kimmel FV. Tom III lives in El Cajon. Bob also provided some pictures of Julie and Bill Ogden and himself and fiance, Patti, during last year's 35th reunion. Yes, a fiance. Sandra and Rusty Hale hosted an engagement dinner for Patti and Bob the Sunday after Homecoming. Though they haven't set a date. Bob says it could be this fall in the Chapel.

Patti and Bob recently attended a Kentucky Derby party, hosted by Kathleen and Bob Verratti. Bob has had some recent successes at Charlestown Race Track in West Virginia. It's actually a little spot they all used to sneak away to 35 years ago to place a few wagers. It was one of Bob Bandy's, and I'll bet Marty Healy's favorite hangouts when Bowie was closed. Bob sent along another photo; this one of Skip Stephenson. Skip was a skating member of the cast for the Winter Olympics opening and closing shows. He relocated to Utah two years ago, but has maintained his love of ice skating. He is with the Boyer Company, one of the premier development firms in the Rocky Mountains, with headquarters in Utah. The last time Bob remembers seeing him was in his B-Robe walking around the Homecoming dinner dance last October. My thanks to Bob for his news and pictures, and congratulations to Patti and him on their engagement.

Skip Stephenson on the ice practicing for opening ceremonies at the Winter Olympics '02 Salt Lake City

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Carl McCullough also reports he's moved from his position at the FAA. Here's his most recent note.

This is news for some, redundant for others.. .to the latter group 1 apologize. It's been a long process, and I'll spare you die details, but I've accepted another position with the federal government. Effective next Monday, 6 May, I'll be moving from the FAA to the Executive Office of the President, Office of Science and Technology Policy, as senior advisor on aviation policy. The job involves working on technology issues involving military and civil aviation, NASA, Homeland Security and more. It's a great opportunity, and I'm excited about it.

Our offices are located in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, 18th and Pennsylvania. I'll forward my phone number when I get it. My new work email address is cmccullo @ostp.eop.gov. One extremely important request: Please address unofficial email to carl_mccullough@hotmail.com or the family address at mcclough@aol.com. All mail to the ""eop" address is scmtinized.

Thanks, Carl, and best wishes in your new work. Classmates, please note Carl's request on any unofficial email ttaffic.

Finally, your Class Projects Committee has selected three outstanding Class Projects to support. They are as follows. Project number one is a "living memorial," a two illion dollars Endowed Ethics Center Director position. High ethical standards have been the hallmark of our Class so it is fitting that we name and underwrite this critical position. This endowed position is the director of the "Character Excellence" Program for Ethics at the Naval Academy. He is responsible for all aspects of the Ethics Program, including providing guidance to the Endowed Chair for Ethics position. This is the power position in Ethics, the one that dictates the curriculum both for the Brigade and the agenda for the outside organizations that deal with the Academy. Project number two is a one million dollar contribution to help restore the Naval Academy Museum. Over the next five years, Preble Hall will undergo a $15 million restoration and renovation program. Onehalf of the effort is being funded through budgeted govemment funds for the Academy, and the other half is being funded by the Foundation.

The Class of 1966 is one of five major Class contributors who will take the lead in this project.

Our Class will be recognized with a prominent display near the entrance and will serve on an advisory committee associated with the Museum.

Project number three is a $250,000 gift to construct a Memorial Arch in the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium is getting a much-deserved face-lift. Built in 1957 for $3.5 million, the Stadium is in need of new seats, scoreboard, press box, parking, and exterior upgrades. The $40 million renovation project will take Memorial Stadium into the 21st century. The Memorial Battle Arches will flank the newly created South Enttance. We have been given the opportunity to name one of these arches for the Class of 1966.

The Memorial Battle Arch at the Navy-Marine Corps Stadium will have our Class prominentiy inscribed above it, and it will be visible from a distance when entering the stadium from the South entrance. The battle that we have chosen to commemorate is the Battle of Hue City in

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Vietnam. In addition to our personal participation in the Vietnam War, both of our sponsored '66

ships—HUE CITY (CG-66) and GONZALEZ

(DDG-66)—are closely connected to this battle.

(GONZALEZ, you will recall, is named for a Marine who won the Medal of Honor at the Batrte of Hue City). Thus, we can honor our Classmates who made the supreme sacrifice for our Country in Vietnam, as well as the two ships that we support with our "memorial battle arch" commitment.

One reminder from the Alumni Association; this year they will again sponsor the all-Alumni party in Alumni Hall. It's the replacement for the old Dahlgren Hall gathering. Homecoming starts early this year, 27-30 September, so start thinking about it now. The party will occur on Friday, 27 September from 5-8 p.m. You can sign up online via the Alumni web site at www.usna.com/Events. Forms are also in Shipmate to be mailed in, or you can call the events coordinator, Kathy de Camara at 410-263-4448, ext. 200. Until September, all the best! —Mike

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courtesy of Dave Candler. Take a look! The 32nd Company photo shows Dave Candler, Chris Gates, Al Nilsen, John Ryan, and Rick Davis; there's also a separate one of Sherry and Chris Gates. The Fifth Company photo shows Lin and Jim Barrett, Cathy and Dick Meade, Barb and John Aunchman, and without adult supervision in the same photo are Bill Braswell, yours truly, Jim Buttinger, and Ken Ptack.

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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 First off, a belated happy 35th anniversary to lots of you! I should have said that last time but was reminded of it when a wedding party came trooping into the Superintendent's back yard for pictures during our 1-Day soiree on 1 June. The groom was a poster Marine Lieutenant...the bride was absolutely gorgeous (like the brides of' 67!)... and they got a rousing cheer and round of applause from the Class of '67 to send them on their way!

The 1-Day Picnic at Buchanan House on 1 June was super. There were around 150 Classmates and spouses there for our final go-round before it's back to Hospital Point! Of course, it was bittersweet. It has been a source of pride having a Classmate in the Superintendent's House, and we're sorry to see him go. But John and Diane have done great things for our Alma Mater. He has set a tme course!

The highlight of the aftemoon was the presentation of remembrances to John and Diane. One was a large framed photo taken last year by Don Fraser from the balcony of all of us assembled in the backyard and presented by Dave Church in Don's absence. It should serve to remind them of the aftemoons they shared with us there. The other gift was a matted and boxed collection of photos taken in and around Buchanan House by Lin Barrett, Jim Barrett's wife. Lin is a professional photographer and just went crazy with her camera last year at the picnic. She put together a number of the best and assembled them into a beautiful gift. These photos will remind John and Diane of the house during the rest of the time when it wasn't cluttered up with Classmates. I have several photos below, many of them

Finally, the Big Picture...and we're in it!

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Glass of 1967 35^^ Reunion Come celebrate the 35^^ year since that sunny day in Annapolis when VDC scattered far and wide in service to our Country.

Don't miss this outstanding time to renew old friendships, stroll the Yard, see the Navy Football Team usher in a new era, and recharge your USNA batteries!

We are conducting the reunion registration and optional merchandise purchase on-line, so: Go to www.usna.com And go to "Alumni Only" Complete the registration form.

Then go to www.usna67.com for the Schedule and Reunion details Optional Reunion merchandise items are at http://www.usnaclasstore.com/67store.html

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Diane and John ringing down the curtain And as if that were not enough, John's change of command and retirement were held on 7 June in Alumni Hall, exactly 35 years to the day from when we graduated. I don't have a photo from that one, yet, but it was a fitting close to his tour.

His time as superintendent has been termed highly successful by any measure you care to choose. He's pretty much set the bar for those who come after him, but in his closing remarks, he passed the credit to his team. John takes over as president of the State University of New York Maritime Academy by the end of June.

I don't have photos yet from the other retirement ceremony that took place that day, that of Steve Israel. That one was at the Washington Navy Yard, and Pete Nanos was the principal speaker. Ed Blackwood, Dick Branum, Bill Braswell, Ed Finney, Donna and Pat Hanson, Tom Leiser, Larry Pigeon, and Sharon and Jim Schear attended that one. Oh, yeah...Dick Meade was there, too. He was the on who gave me the report!

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Here's a name that hasn't been seen in these parts for a long time! U.S. Bankruptcy Judge C. Timothy Corcoran III, received the Robert W. Patton Outstanding Jurist Award at the Hillsborough County (Florida) Bar Association's annual Law Day Luncheon on 7 May. The award is presented annually to a judge deemed to have an excellent reputation for sound, judicial decisions; an unblemished record for integrity as a lawyer and judge; a reputation among lawyers as being highly qualified; a history of involvement in bar-related activities open to the judiciary; and demonsttated concem or willingness to assist young lawyers and demonsttated a respect for their abilities. 'Tim was appointed a United States bankruptcy judge for the Middle District of Florida in 1989. Tim left USNA in March of Plebe year; he graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1967 and the University of Virginia School of Law in 1973. He also served in the Navy, including two tours in Vietnam. He practiced law in Tampa before his appointment to the bench. Here's another guy I'm proud to call "Classmate"!

Judge Timothy Corcoran Dave received a lengthy email from Sergei Kowalchik. Sergei had seen Paul Sugrue and had lunch with him. Sergei hopes that Paul will make it to the 35th. Sergei is off on a new enterprise: On 18 March 2002 another fellow and I formed a new company—CODIGINT CORP.—to provide international telecommunications services. Our target customer base is Tier 2, Tier 3 international telephone cartiers (those below the AT&Ts, WorldComs, Cable & Wireless', Sprints of the world), corporations, foreign ISPs (Internet Service Providers) and the U.S. government. We formed the company at the suggestion of several of the customers of our former company—Latinet/ TelPan, now in liquidation.

I don't have the space for the whole tale here, but this is a worthy topic for a conversation over a beer in September! Look him up!

And I got this short note from Tony Wayne with info for 27th Company: Burlie Brunson and 1 have rounded up all of 27th Company save one (Sam Wicks). Currentiy conducting a head count on attendance.

We have also artanged a get together at the Fleet Reserve Club next door to the Marriott for Saturday night after the football game so things are coming together smartly...

This from Dave Scheu: I November 2001 was my tenth anniversary as the director of the battleship NORTH CAROLINA,

the State of North Carolina's memorial to its World War II veterans. 1 feel fortunate to be here, and Shipmate magazine is responsible for it.

The cover of the November 1990 issue of Shipmate was an overhead photo of the battleship in her berth in Wilmington, NC, and there was an article in the "All Hands" section about the availability of the position as its director since a USNA grad Class of '53 was retiring. I applied, along with 103 other Navy captains, the rest is history.

Although the battleship is a state agency, it receives no appropriated funds for its operations, and doesn't receive any local or federal either. So, for the 41 years of its existence the battleship has relied on admissions to tour the ship, sales in the Ship's Store, and other earned revenue sources to fund its operations. As I joke with people, I run a $2.5 million a year small business for the State of North Carolina.

Wilmington is the third ranking city in the U.S. for filming, so we do some of that as well. We have been part of a few movies-of-the-week and episodes for television series here and in the UK as well. Kris Kristofferson, Marg Helgenberger, Cheryl Ladd, and Brooke Shields have been here for filming. I also had to spend an hour with Jamie Lee Curtis on a still photo shoot, but someone had to do it!

My wife, Debbie, is as busy as I am. She is the co-owner of a Bernina sewing machine dealership and she is a costume designer primarily for theatre but, occasionally, gets to do bits of costuming for film—Divine Secrets of the Ya Ya Sisterhood, filmed here in Wilmington, is the latest.

Debbie and I have now lived in Wilmington longer than any other place during our 34-year martiage. It is a great community that, culturally, we don't have the time to do all that is available. The only downside is that our bachelor son, David Scheu '91 is in Pensacola, FL, and our daughter, Stephanie, her husband and our three grandkids live in San Diego, so we don't get to see them as much as we'd like.

The '67 Ragbagger Society is growing. From Peggy and Dave Scott: I welcome to the '67 Ragbagger Society Paula and Jim Cook along with son Thomas.

Their lovely boat, OTTER, a 37' Galeforce, is moored across from DESTINY at Cove Marina in Littie Creek. I'll let them tell their own cmising stories, but 1 can tell you that they' ve been out there and will probably get back to it in the future.

We visited with them at their home in Norfolk where we enjoyed an especially fine dinner and evening. They were gracious to the max in spite of our arriving two hours late.. .The sumptuous meal, al fresco ambiance, and great company was a special treat. We hope we can get them out on the Bay, maybe for a joint cmise, weather permitting, this coming weekend. Currently looking at 12-16 June as a departure time to head out past Cape Charles, turn left and head north for Maine for some summer cruising.

An update for Chris and Rob Skrotsky aboard NAVICULA. They are currently in Southport, NC, after an outside run up the coast from Charieston, SC. Could be leaving with the week heading north towards the Chesapeake.

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'67; L to r Wayne Henry, Terry Holcomb, Ron Holcomb, Miriam Search, Julia Henry, and Jim Search '62 H e r e ' s an idea from Bill Cray (wcray @ goodmancray.com) directed at Classmates well west of the Mississippi, but he makes it sound good enough I might even be tempted to give it a shot!

I spent the Memorial Day weekend in the mid-coast Califomia region shuttling between Artoyo Grande and San Luis Obispo, where my church choir was singing over the weekend, and Cambria, whereraywife, Marcia, and I were staying and where our classmate and my former Companymate (and some of yours as well) and roommate Hiram Johnson (gousna67@aol.com) and his wife, Beth, live.

Hiram suggested that Cambria, being about half way between San Francisco and Los Angeles would be a great spot for a gathering of our Classmates in Califomia (or anywhere on the West Coast or Southwest, for that matter).

It is a stone's throw from the Hearst Castle in San Simeon, amidst the San Luis Obispo County wine country and near a PGA caliber golf course in Paso Robles, not to mention its own beachside and bohemian community character. Hiram assures us that he has an in, as it were, with the local Cambria Pines Inn, celebrating its 75th year of operation, and site of an excellent restaurant, and can get us all excellent reduced rates. Hiram's house on the side of a hill overlooking the Pacific is no slouch either and will be "party central."

Is anyone interested in doing this over the next few months? I know we have our 35th in September! If so, what suggestions do you have for a good time to do this? Anyone interested in golf? Please let me or Hiram know by email if you would be interested in doing something along these lines this year.

Please forward this to anyone else out here on the left coast or in Nevada or Arizona that is not on the mailing list.

Any takers? Put me on the list. Bill. It may be a long shot for me, but it sure sounds like a good time.

Time to start this one toward the exits. Short shots from Ron Cometta and Bob Moeller; From Ron: I was working in paradise all last year...Naples, FL. I just relocated to Warsaw, IN, flying for a charter company up here. If 1 get back that way the end of some month 1 will show up for Slummers for sure. The Hawk From Bob: Would appreciate getting back on the Class email list. I have completed the job in Portland, 132

ORâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;expansion of an airport; and am curtently in LA working for their school district helping with their constmction program. New email address down here is rmoeller@laschools.org.

The company address that I also check is moellerb@pbworld.com.

To close it up, there was an exchange of raw nostalgia in the chat room not too long ago, and Jon Holzapfel posted a picture of John Grouse and "his unauthorized early purchase '66 Corvette and me and my '67 Corvette. Ahhh the good old days. Had to sell it in Pensacola.. .too damn hot without air conditioning." Thought I'd put that one in just to bring back a memory or two.

Them were the days!

The picture at the top of the page above was sent from Jeff Searcy and shows (I to r) Wayne Henry, Terry Holcomb, Ron Holcomb, Miriam Search, Julia Henry, and Jim Search '62. Jeff says "We are having dinner at the historic Bowens Island Seafood Restaurant in Charleston, SC. That's it...Goodnight!...Jim

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Pres; Joseph V. Conway Exec Sec'y; Leo Kuehn 531 Wilson Road, AnnapoHs, MD 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 Late spring marked a major transition in the hves of two distinguished members of our Class and the institutions they represent. On 2 May at

Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe, HI, ADM Denny Blair relinquished leadership of the U.S. Pacific Command to ADM Tom Fargo '70 and, with Diane, departed the uniformed ranks for civilian life. A month later, VADM Diclc Naughton, with Jackie and family looking on, relieved VADM John Ryan '67 on 7 June in Alumni Hall to become the 57th superintendent of the Naval Academy.

Dan Lear opined that Dick's assumption of command places our Class close to the top of the list of those Academy Classes placing graduates at the highest ranks of leadership in the naval service. With Jim Webb having served as secretary of the Navy and Jay Johnson as CNO, we're getting close. Unofficial Class historian Glenn Gottschalk (gotts@usna.edu) confirmed that the Class of 1888 had a CNO (Charles Hughes), a SecNav (Curtis WUbur), a Commandant of the Marine Corps (John Lejeune), and a Superintendent (Samuel Robison). Of course, that was in the days when we did not have ROTC or OCS commissioning sources! The Class of 1964 comes close to this unusual achievement with a SecNav (John Dalton), Commandant (Charles Krulak), and Superintendent (Tom Lynch). Let's hope that one of our Marine three stars is tapped to relieve Gen Jim Jones as commandant!

Denny Blair orders hisflagto be hauled down as the commander in chief, U.S. Pacific Command, on 2 May Todd Hyde (richardhyde@cox.net) offered this on-scene report from Hawaii: The change of command caused many to catch their breath as they contemplated both time and the clear remembrance of our humble start back in the summer of 1964. Our Class was well represented at a very moving ceremony led by Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz and Gen Richard B. Myers, the chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Denny was professional until the end, although he did comment that Mrs. Marshall should have spent more time with some of us.

Attendees included: Holly and Bob Ameson, Jackie and Charlie Bolden, Nancy and Jay Cohen, Judy and Steve Erb, Mary and Bob Griffin, Mike Hagee, Jayne and Steve Haines, Marilyn and Jerry Hofwolt, Fran Holian, Brenda and Jack Holly, Laurie and me, Denny Irelan, Bev and Gary Jensen, Jerry Motl and his daughter, Christie, Barbara and David Myers, Eugenia Delgado and Jack Smith, Vicki and Mike Tkach, Teresa and Dave T^ler, Dianne Voder and Jack Vellis, and (witii thanks

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As Diane and Dennis concluded a chapter in their momentous lives together in the naval service, Jackie and Dick were about to begin another in theirs—exchanging the desert of Fallon, NV, for Buchanan House, the Yard, the Brigade, and ",.. where Severn joins the tide."

'68 tums out for Diane and Denny for coordinating the event calendar) Cathie Cannivet, and Denny Young.

Jack Vellis and Denny Young kicked the week off entertaining at Bellows AFB. The next day brought Pearl Harbor tours (including a Pacific Fleet barge tour, the battleships ARIZONA and ex-MissouRi, and the submarine BOWFIN. That evening we joined the Blairs at their modest accommodations. Quarters A at Pearl Harbor, for an entertaining reception.

After the big event, at yet another venue, Steve Haines (Denny's roommate in Bancroft), served as MC as we presented a Class of 1968 Award and gift (shadow box) to Denny, as well as a first-edition book on John Paul Jones (thanks to Jerry Moti). Both Jack Vellis and Fran Holian lamented that they should have married Diane (big assumptions on their part).

I smiled smugly because I knew that I had helped Denny with his homework.

The following day brought a nine-course Chinese dinner and, for a change of pace, drinks and conversation at the Hale Koa Barefoot Bar. Aloha. Diane and Denny. I know that I speak for all of our Classmates when 1 thank you for your service to our country and tell you how proud we are of your achievements spanning more than three decades.

How long have you been in the Navy?

Many thanks, Todd, for your report. Joe Conway was unable to attend, but he forwarded a note from Denny thanking everyone. "It was a good rowdy bunch who came," Denny wrote.

"Thanks for the shadow box and the leadership award that were presented to me. They caught me completely by surprise with their thoughtfulness. The shadow box will be a great reminder of a very fast 34 years, and the leadership award means a great deal."

During the ceremony. Deputy Secretary Wolfowitz read from a note sent by Secretary of Defense Rumsfeld to Denny. "I have relied upon your insight, intellect, and candor," Rumsfeld wrote. "Your leadership at an important time in our nation's history has set a standard for professionalism and service." JCS Chairman Gen Myers praised Denny as one who ".. .calmly and effectively met every challenge and maintained peace and security in the Asia-Pacific region."

He also commended Diane for having devoted counrtess hours to local charities, especially the Hawaii Food Bank on Oahu, supported the Joint Women's Conferences at Hickam Field, and met every task with "great skill, grace, and character."

In recognition of his brilliant and selfless leadership, Denny was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal. "His success was not just integrating national-security policy and foreign policy in Asia and Pacific," the citation reads, "but also in caring for and supporting the soldiers, sailors, airmen. Marines, and civilians at every level of the Pacific Command."

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can credit their success to the tactical training received under Dick's direction at Fallon. During his time there, he completely restmctured naval aviation tactical training and dramatically improved combat readiness through the Air Combat Training Continuum (ACTC) process—aligning all communities, weapons schools, and weapons training units with ACTC. I would need to ask the gracious editors at Shipmate for an additional page or two if I were to describe Dick's many accomplishments at Fallon since September 2000. But those who saw Dick in action there say that his leadership, commitment, and foresight were key to the Air Warfare Center's unprecedented successful mission accomplishment and ability to hone the tactical edge of naval aviation well into the 21st century. Just as John Ryan contributed so much to the development of Midshipmen at the Naval Academy, Dick's legacy to naval aviation will be felt for decades to come.

Dick Naughton says goodbye to an F-14 Tomcat at NAS Fallon in May Since September 2000, Dick commanded the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center at Fallon.

He was personally selected by Chief of Naval Operations ADM Vem Clark to retum to Annapolis to sustain the impressive initiatives and achievements compiled by John Ryan during his four-year tour as superintendent. A large tumout of Classmates was present at Alumni Hall for the event. I simply can't confirm that another large contingent was waiting at Halsey Field House for the ceremony—part of that 10% who never get the word!

ADM Clark lauded Diane and John Ryan during his remarks for their many contributions to the success of the Academy, and he also commended Dick's sterling reputation as a leader who achieves the mission by obtaining the best performance from his people.

The Brigade, faculty, and staff will soon leam the measure of the man who, after receiving his degree in aeronautical engineering at the Academy, went on to become a naval flight officer and eam his master of science degree in aeronautical engineering at NPG, Monterey. During his flying career, Dick served in fighter squadrons and a number of operational staffs—commanding VF24, NEW ORLEANS, and the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier ENTERPRISE. During command of NEW ORLEANS, Dick served with distinction in Operation Desert Storm, landing Marines in Kuwait and serving as the flagship for coalition minesweeping operations there. Prior to assuming command at the Navy's Center for Excellence in Naval Air Combat Training and Tactics Development at Fallon, Dick served as commander Carrier Group Four with the U.S. Atiantic Fleet.

The world witnessed Navy and Marine Corps aviators perform to historic proportions during Operation Enduring Freedom as they carried the fight to the Taliban and al Qaeda across many hundreds of miles from their carriers in the Arabian Sea and land bases in the region (this also was a historic war of firsts for the P-3C Orion community). Many of those pilots, NFOs, and aircrews

A large contingent from '68 was on hand to watch Dick Naughton assume command as superintendent (Naval Academy photo by Ken Mierzejewski) Dick told me that he was thrilled and honored to be tapped to relieve John Ryan—a retum to the place where it all began. With more than 11 years in command, he said that it was more than he could imagine to culminate his career with the chance to help shape the officer corps of the naval service for the next generation. "I have to pinch myself every day to be sure it is the 17year-old who left Iowa 38 years ago that gets to wear the uniform of our country every day," he said.

The number of Classmates on hand for the change of command was too large to enumerate, but I will make special mention that Ray Baum's widow, Dorothy, was in attendance with their son, Caleb. He graduated from high school in June with four academic honors and four athletic awards. I had the good fortune to introduce Caleb to the commanding officer of NAPS during the reception—his future commanding officer, as it tums out, because Caleb will report to NAPS in July. He was swom into the Navy on 13 June. Way to go, Caleb!

The Class of 1968 legacy will continue to live well into the 21st Century through the sons of several Classmates who were commissioned into the naval service in recent weeks. Deborah and VADM Mike Mullen's son, John Mullen '02, graduated from the Academy in May and will report to flight training. Diana and I joined Dottie and Phil Katauskas to watch their son, Alex Katauskas '02, also throw his hat into the air with the Class of 2002 at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium. I had the honor of swearing Alex into

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the Navy as a Midshipman four years ago in my last official function in uniform. It hardly seems possible that four years have elapsed, but Alex will report to Coronado, CA, later this year to enter the SEAL program. Stationed TDY at the Academy in the interim, I recentiy received a note from Alex in which he confirmed that the place really has gone down hill since he graduated.

35 years after the first baptism, Leo Kuehn christens a replacement Class ring at the Class of 2003 Ring Dance with Mary Anne and Steven

Phil and Dottie Katauskas following their son Alex's graduation Karl Krumbholz sent me a photo taken on CoNSTrrunoN in May with the two ensigns in his family after he administered the commissioning oath to his youngest son, Adam, following graduation from Boston University. Karl also swore his other son. Cole, into the Navy two years ago following graduation from Northwestern University. Adam will be assigned to a ship in Little Creek, VA, and Cole is a surface warfare officer stationed in San Diego, CA.

Karl Kmmbholz with sons, Adam (left) and Cole, on CoNSTrruTioN in May Mary Anne and Leo Kuehn's son, Steven Kuehn Kuehn '03, doesn't graduate from the Naval Academy for another year, but this May's Commissioning Week was special for another reason. Leo said that he could not begin to describe how much the Ring Dance weekend has changed since our prehistory days at the Academy, but the dance and its associated ceremony remain much the same. With unseasonably cool weather, the event was held in Dahlgren Hall.

Steven, his date, and several other couples elected to go to Dahlgren for the ring ceremony and photographs in the afternoon to avoid standing in line during the dance. As Mary Anne and their three daughters watched, Steven surprised Leo with the presentation of a 1968 Class ring to replace the one he lost in the Yard 25 years ago. Leo says that he was not dressed properly for the occasion, but he was able to conduct a fitting ceremony with his new Class ring with his "date/wife" and son assisting! Ring Dance 2002 was doubly memorable for Leo and the entire family.

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Joe Mazza, of the 10th Company, has floated an idea (originating with his brother, Dick (a TAR 0 - 6 intelligence officer), to name the next nuclear-powered aircraft carrier WORLD TRADE CENTER (CVN-911). "Its legacy should hve on, "Joe wrote, "and what better way than a new CVN built from the steel of the buildings—an unmistakable symbol of U.S. resolve following September 11th." Secretary of the Navy Gordon England: Take note, please!

Linda Burke (burke949@cox.net), sister of our deceased Classmate Bob Steffen, told me that she has had an incredible response from many Classmates and shipmates to her request for information on his days at the Academy and brief commissioned career. "A lady who was a big and special part of my brother's life wrote to me," Linda said. "She has saved photos and letters from Bob for more than 33 years—she didn't know how to contact any of Bob's former friends or family." Reggie Caporale (formerly Reggie Albani) ttaveled from New York to meet Linda and to present her with the keepsakes of Bob's that she has kept these many years. "Some of the letters included references to my sister and me, whom he searched to find for 12 years," Linda said. "One letter, written by him in 1968, was really difficult to read because it brought him back to me in a very strong way. I must say, I am amazed at the 'brotherhood' of the Academy. I expected little and received so much— how can I ever repay you all?"

I told Linda that it was a special privilege to offer her the joy and fulfillment of regaining some association with Bob after the passage of so much time. It is a small way his Classmates to keep the faith with a member of our Class who fell from our ranks at such an early point in his commissioned service. Linda and Reggie plan to be on hand for our 35th reunion in Annapolis next year.

I can't resist reproducing this self-photo taken in April during my hop with LT Dan Baxter '93 in a VFA-122 "Flying Eagles" F/A-18F Super Homet at NAS Lemoore, CA. All you former naval aviators eat your hearts out! This hop, plus a visit to ABRAHAM LINCOLN off the West Coast in May, enabled me to write an article for Sea Power on the Super Homet's upcoming first operational deployment with Strike Fighter Squadron 115 this summer. All I can say is that it was one hell of a ride, and my plumbing was intact despite one 7.3G maneuver.

Jeff Cook played a critical role directing the Super Homet's design and development during his days as Nav Air's program executive officer for tactical aviation. When I interviewed him in New Hampshire by phone for the article, he would do nothing but praise Nav Air's program managers for their success in transforming the Super Homet's evolutionary design into such a revolutionary strike fighter. That's just like Jeff— a total class act! You can read more about Jeff, the Super Homet, and its upcoming deployment in the June 2002 issue of Sea Power (available on hne at www.navyleague.org).

Gordy Peterson grunts out the Gs in a Super Homet in April I have saved a couple of items in my mailbox for the next column as the summer months typically see a fall off in submissions. Many thanks for the great contributions—please keep those emails, notes, and photos coming!

All the best —Gordo

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Linda Burke and Reggie Caporale with photo of Bob Steffen during their meeting in May

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Pres; CAPT Edwin "Steve" Potts, USNR Vice Pres; F.H. "Mike" Michaelis Sec y; A.L. "Al" Cipriani Treas; Steve Ward h; 703-864-1775: w: 703-620-2279 Cort Sec'y: Dr. Steve Hudock 6006 Woodlake Lane, Alexandria, VA 22315-2637 e: hudocksa@northgrum.com Got a few pieces of great news and some pictures to share this month. As many of you will recall, the Class of '69 annually sponsors presenting a gavel constmcted from the timbers of CoNSTiTOTiON to the graduating Class president.

This year's honors were delivered in style led

by Mike MichaeUs, with a number of our Classmates in attendance. Mike Salewske has provided the technical expertise in the woodcarving department. We are attempting to have an article printed in Shipmate detailing this tradition and the process for delivering the gavel, so now you'll have to read more than just this column!

We had another great DC area luncheon in Ralston at the Four Comers. Steve Ward made the usual arrangements and we found Jerry Doempke, Roland Knapp, Dave Ross, Ed Timberlake, Ed Langston, Mike MichaeUs, Jim Slaight, Steve Potts, and yours truly enjoying some good Irish grub. We reflected for a few minutes on the numbers of '69 left in uniform, and unless we missed someone working with the CIA, seems like we only have John Padgett (ComSubPac), Roland Knapp (PEO Carriers), Bob Sprigg (ComNavWarDev), Mike Hough (PM JSE HQ USMC), Tom Church (CNO N82), Dave Mize (CG Camp Lejeune), and Jim EUis (ComStratCom). As the years tick by, our uniformed numbers dwindle. Roland, the only uniform among us, commented that he remembered how "old" the admirals used to look when we were Mids and we said that nothing had changed, they still look old. Jim Slaight shared a story about his 16-year-old daughter—yes 16—engaging in a classroom discussion about what it would be like to be over 50. Seems that everyone was describing old, bent white-haired folks with canes until she realized that her dad was that old and didn't seem to be anything like that! It sounds like Jim is raising another bright one.

Golez (who was attending his daughter's high school graduation in the Philippines) was represented by his brother Ferdinand Golez who is a captain in the Philippine navy. Afterwards, the reception line outlasted the reception. Tom and Denny Blair were still greeting and shaking hands over two hours later when the caterers were starting to tear down in the hanger. Friday evening, Tom and his wife, Sarah, and their sons, Tom Jr. and Bill, hosted a dinner for about 50 people at Tom's quarters. Amongst the luminaries weie the CNO, ADM Vem Clark and Tom's relief as CinCPacFIt, ADM Walter Doran (Tom was not relieved until Saturday). From '70 were Bob Edmond, Neil Finn, Barry Lewis, Skip Thaeler, Rob Chaplin, Scotty Douglas, VADM Tim LeFleur, and VADM John Nathman. During the evening, CAPT Golez presented Tom with a gift of a beautiful, hand engraved, wooden humidor (filled with personally embossed cigars) from Rolio Golez. Tom was able to speak to Rolio on the phone and thank him for the wonderful gift.

Speaking of years ticking by, 2002 added 965 new graduates on 24 May, including Neil Brubeck '02, son of Greg Brubeck; David Teves '02, son of Greg Teves; and Megan Fine '02, niece of Mike Michaelis, so the '69 blood line continues to wear the Blue and Gold!

Congratulations everyone!

Beat Osama! —Steve

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'69 Class President Steve Potts presents CONSTITUTION gavel to MIDN 1/c Greg Chapman '02, Class Vice President with Vice President Mike Mikelis attending

'69 Class President Steve Potts provides '02 Class Vice President MIDN Greg Chapman '02 some EMI in the cortect use of the gavel

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Tom and Dennis Blair '68 congratulate themselves for getting through more than two hours of the receiving line Annual Membership: 48% Life Membership: 27%

Pres; Lynn Widener Sec'y; CDR Royal Connell, USN (Ret.) 1978 Valley Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401 e: njrotc@arctic.nadn.navy.mil Greetings all, and happy Fourth. We've lots of little stuff and pictures, so let's get to it.

As you might expect, Tom Fargo's change of command tops the news of the day. Lots of input there. But first, Tom sent me a photo of the CinCPacFIt Commander's Conference back in October. He also had the pleasure of presenting the '70 leadership award to LTJG Brian Ellis and OSl(SW) Jorje Banks onboard LAKE ERIE. He writes LAKE ERIE has done a magnificent job as the test ship for sea-based missile defense, including the first ever successful intercept of a ballistic missile from the sea.

As is becoming usual, Neil Finn was first in with the news. He's becoming my left coast man on the spot for PacFlt area news. In attendance at Tom's change of command at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe, from '70 were members of 34th Company: Bob Edmond (Hawaii), Neil Finn (San Diego), Bronwyn and Barry Lewis (Atherton, CA), and Skip Thaeler (San Diego).

Also present, were RADM Rob Chaplin and his wife (Japan), Scotty Douglas (Singapore), CJ Ihrig (Virginia), Dean Knuth and his wife (San Diego), and Esmond Marks (Hawaii). Rolio

Reed Clark sent a short note from what he claims is likely our most itinerant Trustee. He had bought a ticket to Tom's change of command, and then was tasked by his board of higher authority to head to Qatar to advance and get paid a large sum on a project we have there.

Therefore he could not be leading the '70 cheer before the benediction. However, he communicated with "firm" scheduled attendees Bob Edmond and Scott Douglass to cover the occasion in photos and text, respectively.

From Larry Wartenfeltz '75 we have VADM John Nathman being piped aboard at the Dallas Military Ball Cap Parlier wrote his thanks for spilling the beans on his current employment location. He received a contact note from Wil HoUoweU in Florence a week prior to a previously planned visit to the historic city. Short story is, Wil was tour guy all day Friday, and they managed to trade snippets of 30 years worth of war stories.

An incredible visit with a Classmate and his delightful family.

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Here's an article about Classmate Bob Chaplin, ComNavForJapan, dragging (haven't used that term for about 30 years) Bill Clinton and ComSevenFlt (Metzger '71) at NAF Atsugi, Japan.

Homecoming will be here before we know i t it's eariier than last year. 27-29 September 2002.

The Alumni Association is pushing their All Classes Homecoming Party which will be Friday, 27 September, from 5-8 p.m. in Alumni Hall. You can sign up online via their web site at www.usna.com/events. Forms are in Shipmate to be mailed in or they can call the Events Coordinator, Kathy de Camara (410-263-4448, ext. 200) at Alumni House. See you there.

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'70: Sarah's cap reads "CinC's Boss I got a note from Timothy Elizabeth Woodbury at the Alumni Association with the notification that Joseph Smitherman had died. They sent out a piece of mail and it was retumed with that notation. No date or details were specified.

Anyone know anything about him?

Bits and Pieces I didn't mn into Mike Skahan while down in Pensacola, but stopped by his store and bought some aviation stuff. I asked the nice lady at the desk about a t-shirt they had on display and not on the racks, but they were out so I bought a different one. When I got back, the mail brought me the same t-shirt I had asked about and a nice note from Mike. I guess the "nice lady" was possibly Carol, his wife? For those who wander through P'cola, drop by Wings and say hi. Jim Suhr sent photos of liis son in Operation Northem Watch, but as they say, "no grad in the photo, no publish," sorry about that. Mike Novak forwarded a recent email from Dave Oberholtzer (and attaching the standard press release) on OB's recent appointment as a Circuit Court Judge in Califomia. (First it was Judge Wapner; then Judge Judy; now we have Judge OB Wan Kenobi.) And from his "Classmates profiled in 136

obscure industry rags" file: The May 2002 issue of Armeii Forces Journal International contains an article about Strong Resolve 2002. Included was a picture of Classmate Cutler Dawson, who "...played the commander of the Peace Forces deployed to enforce a ceasefire between the fictional countries of Woodland and Treeland riven by ethnic strife." Marc Farris sent random thoughts on the progress of the Class project on rebuilding the Robert Crown Center. He ran into an Annapolis area businessman who didn't know what was going on but wanted to contribute anyway. He and Beryl are facing the empty nest as their youngest steams toward high school graduation, this week, then heads off the NZ for the summer, before starting SMU this fall. Tom "TR" Brown sent a note that he had golfed with Joe Carroll and Tom Flaherty in a USMAUSNA Memorial weekend tourney. Never found out who won. Army guys outlasted them and definitely won the party. They kept score and never announced results (I suspect the Navy did better than they'd hoped). Brock McMunn sent in the following news article: Some of the Class is still doing wellâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;wearing stars, and hanging out with ex-presidents.

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Pres; CAPT Perry Martini, USN (Ret.) e; perry.martini@usna.com Sec'y; CAPT Mike Longworth, USN (Ret.) 1145 Birks Ln., Virginia Beach, VA 23464-5826 e; duke.longworth@1971.usna.com webmaster; John Holland e; john.holland2@verizon.net http://www.usna.coin/classes/l 971 /usual 971 .htm Well, for beginners, I confess that I am not Jim Yeakley and from the positive comments I read about his writing, I will not measure up to his standard. That said, the Class secretary job is open for all those willing to throw their hat in the ring. For a few months, I am the acting Class secretary. Please do write then send your emails to the address above. I pledge to do my best to get the column written and to the editors for publication. The system works well with photos, so send those along when you have them. Also, feel free to send me your comments on how to improve the column.

Lots to report since the last Shipmate regarding our Class, so here goes.

Many of you may know, two Classmates, Chris Weaver and Kevin Greene, were in the hunt for the new USNA Superintendent's billet.

Regretfully, they were not chosen. I know we all wish them well in the hunt for their next jobs.

Dave Leestma recently donated one of his NASA space suits to the USNA Museum. The suit will be encased in a glass case and is the final donation to our astronaut museum display.

Another one of our illustrious astronauts. Bill Shepard, is the featured in the new 3D M A X film. Space Station, narrated by Tom Cmise. The film gives one a feeling of "being there" for the launch. You can see the film at the Maryland Science Center at Baltimore Inner Harbor.

Dave Poyer, our fabled author, sent the following note: This is to let our Classmates know that since so many of our USMC graduates asked me "when are you going to do a Marine Corps novel?," I have complied. Black Storm will be out in June from S. Martin's Press, a novel about Marine Recon, biotertorism, and Desert Storm. (Sec'y note: if we all buy a few, this book will be an instant best seller. How about it. Classmates?)

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Just a brief note here; Tim Keating's son is a Blue Angel. More on this when 1 get the details. Keep an eye on the Blue Angel's web site for the schedule. What a treat for our jet jockey Classmates!

I received another very interesting note from Dan Nelson: On April 28 the Houston Chronicle (www.houstonchronicle.com) had a nice article about the Caspian Pipeline and all the cultural hurdles that project has had to overcome to get successfully built. My namesake and our Classmate. Fred Nelson, was amply quoted and recognized throughout the article. Fred has had a great career with ChevronTexaco and he's most recently been the Caspian Pipeline Consortium's deputy general manager in Moscow (wonder if he ever sees Bob Cabana?).

In this role Fred has essentially directed the entire massive project (it will in time transport 1.5 million bamels per day over its 905 mile length and the first phase project cost was over $2.5 billion). Not a bad job by a '71er!

Dan went on to sign off as chairman and CEO, ExxonMobil Saudi Arabia, Inc. Sounds like a couple of our fella's are doing okay with the oil business.

Two graduates of the Class of 2002 are children of Classmates. Kim and Jack Boniface's daughter, Robin B o n i f a c e ' 0 2 , and Tom Radish's son, Thomas Radish III. Congrats to both the grads and parents. We share in the parent's best wishes for these grads. I understand that more '71 children are in the queue for next year's graduation.

Okay, on to more mundane matters. Did you know? '71 continues to lead the way in fundraising? We had the third highest participation rate in CYOl for the USNA Annual Fund Drive (unrestricted gifts) at 44.7%. We were second (out of 75 Classes) in fund raising dollars (over SIOOK) in CYOl. The 2002 Annual Fund Drive just ended this June. Our Class will kickoff its Legacy Gift Project, a One Million Leadership Fellow Endowment Fund, in early 2003.

Our campaign will be conducted in order to reach our original goal of one million to fund in perpetuity a Leadership Fellow in the Leadership and Ethics Department at USNA. For those of us reading the USNA Foundation Annual Donor Report, take note of the list of names on page 85 of those who gave donations in honor or memory of Chic Burlingame: there are over 70 individuals and companies listed. Most of these are not connected with our Class or USNA, they are just paying homage to Chic and placing funds in our Leadership Fellow Endowment, the Class project that Chic was benevolent in supporting during the first campaign.

The Class Officers and Class Board of Tmstees will meet over the weekend of 13-14 September in Annapolis. Anyone who wants to attend the Class luncheon on 13 September should call Perry Martini and he will save you a seat. Hopefully, some of the area Classmates will take this opportunity to share in the fun. The Class leadership will unveil memorial chairs for Chic Buriingame in Alumni Hall. And, the Class of '71 bronze crest will be unveiled during the Alumni Hall ceremony. Our crest will be hung in the vicinity of the Class memorial chairs adjacent to other Alumni Class crests.

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This year's homecoming is "just around the comer" and many of us are planning to attend.

There is an All Classes Homecoming Party on Friday evening of Homecoming from 5-8 p.m. in Alumni Hall. This is a superb opportunity to meet with fellow Classmates, shipmates, and friends. I have a report which tell of finding that "special" Firstie or "favorite" Plebe at such an event. Could be interesting. Wonder if John Scrapper '69 will be there? Well, this event could be lots of fun as the Naval Academy Pipes and Dmms Corps, the Men's Glee Club and the Women's Glee Club all participated last year and are expected to do so this year.

A funny stoiy which may inspire some of us to attend the All Classes Homecoming Party. A couple weeks ago I sat down to read the recent Shipmate. Somewhat out of character for my usual read-it-in-five-minutes style, I stopped to read the '39 article. The writer had me in stitches with the comments made about going old. Of note, the Class "standing obit" which had each Classmate do his own obituary with dates, times, and places left blank. I want to meet that Class secretary and get ideas from him, soon! My suggestion to you, read some of those "old guy" columns.

That's where we are headed with some success.

The next Shipmate will include an article regarding the September 11 th attacks and Alumni involvement in the aftermath. So, keep a watch out for this one.

A last note: At the request of National Geographic, I attended the Class of 2002 graduation and was privileged to hear the vice president's commencement address. My purpose in attending was for an interview which may be part of a National Geographic special edition for distribution the end of June. The article is title "Best of America" and will have the Statue of Liberty on the front cover. One of the feature articles will be the USNA Class of '71 graduation (wow, that was aeons ago) and stories about those pictured in the photo throwing hats into the air. Coincidentally, it is a print of the 36th Company and yours tmly is in the center of the photo, albeit, a very small me. National Geographic interviewed me regarding "where did they go with careers and where are they now?" The interviewer did a nice job relating our Class to Vietnam, the Cold War, Gulf War and, of course, September 11th. I will confess the September 11th connection is something unique when anyone reflects on the following: Chic Burlingame as captain of the airliner which stmck the Pentagon, 'Tim Keating as the Fifth Fleet commander ordering Navy ships and aircraft into combat, and Bob Cabana as Space Station Alpha commander on a mission for peace.

At press time, I had some technical difficulties which precluded the entry of the TestFest photos. Look for this in the next issue. Great photos of several Classmates. Meanwhile, keep the emails following. Duces Virum, —Duke

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Pres: CDR Dave Hogen, USN (Ret.) e; Dave.Hogen@hogens.com Con^. Sec'y: CDR Rich Robison, USN (Ret.) 12695 Catawba Dr, Lake Ridge, VA 22192 e; Scribe72@comcast.net Class web page; www.usna72.com Class listserv; TheGouge@usna72.com Our column opens again this month with the passing of another Classmate. John Walderhaug passed away Saturday, 20 April 2002. He was living in the San Diego area and worked in nuclear power at the San Onofre twin site. Ken Smith, who was probably the first Classmate to receive the news, spoke with John's sister-in-law, Robin. John apparently woke up, got out of bed, and passed out. When he woke up, he called 911 and went to the hospital. He complained of chest pains and, according to the autopsy, threw a blood clot in his lungs and died almost immediately.

John was interred with military honors at the Naval Academy Columbarium on 2 May 2002.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor"s choice. He is survived by his father, Albert J. Walderhaug, of Silver Spring, MD, his brother, Mark, and sisters, Britt and Maja. Our prayers are with John's family.

Thanks to Ken Smith for providing us with this information.

Who Didn't Have A Plebe Year Dept.

I've received some rather interesting pieces of correspondence over the years, but this one is.. .unique. The following from Erik Tobiason: I would like to point out one very serious and embarrassing black mark against our USNA Class. After a very demanding and strenuous Plebe Year—One of the last which required bracing, square meals, come-arounds, chopping, etc.—I am still humiliated by the memory of our Plebe Herndon Cap Placing ceremony. That is no grease, water, etc.—and a ridiculous record of something like 38 seconds. In the history of the Naval Academy, there has never been a more embarrassing moment.

And a harbinger of the impending avalanche of Mickey Mouse regulations to come from the pen of VADM J. Calvert '43. The Naval Academy has never recovered.

Rich, I think you should try and cortect this great injustice. The way I see it, members of the Class of '72 are technically still Plebes until a cap is placed upon the top of a properly "greased" Herndon monument. This has been the longest Plebe Year of all time!

Well, your scribe is simply dumbfounded. To think that we are still Plebes is something that my poor old brain just cannot comprehend. I mean, I just don't know the menu for evening meal, the movies in town, the name of the MOOW or number of days until 1/C graduation anymore.

And, hey...c'mon...I think it was a littie more than 38 seconds. (Does anyone remember who got to the top and swapped the combo cap for the Dixie cup?) Nonetheless, let it not be said that your scribe has impeded those who are dutybound. If the gentlemen of this Class want somebody to grease and shinny up Herndon some 34 years after the fact, I shall be honored to accept names of volunteers and even be there to take pictures.

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Curt Kemp (KempCA@clf.navy.mil) is back in Norfolk and sends the following: Finished up a most gratifying, albeit too short tour in charge of GEORGE WASHINGTON Battle Group (CCDG-2) in March. What a great group to work with. I am now working as the N-8 at CinCLantFlt and will be here 'til late July and then am scheduled to go and relieve RADM Bill Schmidt '70 as president of the INSURV Board. Should be an interesting assignment.

I'm still looking for my coveralls.

The Kemp family is all doing well. Ann and I are enjoying Norfolk and she continues to stay involved in various Navy activities. Our son, Ian, is finishing his junior year at William and Mary, and daughter, Casey, is finishing her first year at William and Mary. 1 must admit, it's a tremendous school and the right place for each of them.

I have run in to a few Classmates recently.

Shared a flight with Bill Shepherd who is still working with Raytheon in Portsmouth, RI, working on various interesting projects. Also, was at a briefing recently with Larry Kester who is with Raytheon in Hampton Roads area and working on missile related activities.

Missed my USNA roommate, Steve Weatherspoon, when he was recently in town but he is busy overseeing JSF programmatics for Lockheed Martin out of Dallas. I have heard reports that Bill Morris volunteered to stay on active duty in order to serve in Bahrain for ComUSNavCent in support of OEF. He's been there since late last year and believe he'll be retuming shortly. Last I heard, Skip Wheeler was still Chief of Staff for JFK Battle Group— Skip was not only in my Company (4th) at USNA, but he is also a high school classmate of mine.

Also, Dale Baugh and I are serving together now—he is the fleet maintenance officer for CinCLantFlt Staff.

All for now. I'd sure like to read and hear more from our Classmates. If I can get motivated to give an input, anybody can.

Thanks for the note. Curt.

Reunion News Getting closer, ladies and gents. Please be sure to get those tickets and make diose arrangements as soon as you can. Dan Zuber provides the following: Greetings from Annapolis! As we look forward to and plan for the 30th reunion 20-22 September I need to ask for your personal help in making the event truly memorable. We have a team working to produce a presentation that will be an audio/video on CD disk providing a glimpse of "Through the Years" with '72.

Curtently, the CD is planned to show some memorable events during our four years at USNA. A special aspect of the CD is to depict a comparison of you as a Midshipman with you and your family as you are today. 1 have already assembled a start, with many photographs highlighting nearly 30 of our Classmates. So this is my request. Please send me a few photos. My preference is to receive them in some computer file format, and preferably .jpg, .tif, or .gif formats. But 1 am willing to accept it any way you can provide it. If you have some unique pictures, either during USNA years or after, that you would like included, please send them to me. If you send me a photo of you and your family, give me their names and I can include them in the pictures. If you would like something about yourself included, like your rank or Company, send it along as well. Our plan is to give the CD to every Classmate at

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the reunion. We are also planning to run it continuously at a few locations during the Dinner Dance on Friday Night. Thanks for your help. If you have any good suggestions or ideas, please call or email.

Dan's address: Dr. James D. Zuber, U. S. Naval Academy, 105 Maryland Avenue, Maury Hall, M/S 14B, Annapolis, MD 21402; w: 410293-6164; zuber@usna.edu.

This and That Dept.

Ginna and Rick Rubel are proud grandparents.

David William Stewart came into the world this moming at 8:22 a.m., at 9 pounds, 13 ounces, 20 inches tall, and crying like a baby. Their daughter, Katherine, is reported doing just fine after the C-section. Congratulations!

Well, that's about it for this month. Have a great summer and see you at the reunion next month. More to come. —D.G. Tried and True with '72

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Pres: Tom Storch Sec'y; RADM Tom "TJ" Wilson ID, USN 8310 Gushing Court, Springfield, VA 22153 h: 703-913-0094 e: wilsontom@earthlink.net Classmates, This is a special time of year for us. I write this only days after 6 June and my mind naturally is drawn to that special date 29 years ago.

In some ways the 29 years were a blink of an eye. Terry Silva told me that a few years back he was telling some acquaintances about the special significance of 6 June. Someone in the party said it was special to him because of a beach event he went to on that date.. .at Omaha Beach.

He and I agreed that fellow won the honors for the date. Anyway, hope you all had the opportunity to reflect a little on 6 June '02.

I must start this column off with two bits of bad news. It is my sad duty to report the deaths of Ed Pons and Mike Diamond. Ed was the Guilford County, NC, deputy county manager and was recovering from a shooting incident last year. Mike Simon passed the news of Mike Diamond's death but no details were available other than he lived in Lake Charles, LA. To the families of both of our Classmates, please accept the deepest sympathies and condolences of the entire Class of 1973.

Chuck McKeone passed the word that Doug Stone has been selected for promotion to brigadier general. United States Marine Corps Reserve. Doug, congratulations and best wishes for all future successes. This is truly wonderful news!

Some of the '73ers unexplainably found themselves at the Carabao Wallow in DC recently.

John Cotton sent the included picture and called the group the Wallowers. Upon close examination of the picture it isn't hard to see why that name was picked. Looks like a great time! The Wallowers are "Hilly" Hillenmayer, Doug Hertel, John Harvey, and John Cotton.

The Wallowers Recently I had the pleasure of sharing lunch with Terry Silva, Mark Young, Pete Scala, and Jim Murphy (the 16th Company Jim Murphy!).

It was a great hour or so of just catching up. Pete works with Johns Hopkins and NavSea at the Washington Navy Yard, Terry lives in Florida but was in town for business, Mark is active duty Navy and stationed in Crystal City and Jim worh with Optimos in the local DC area. He also recently became a grandparent! All in all, it was a nice meal.

Kevin Callahan sent along a nice wrap-up of a Navy lax game. I'll let him tell you about it...the only detail he seems to have left out is whom Navy played!

It was another great turnout Saturday (20 April)...a record crowd for a Navy lax game and the third largest regular season crowd for a lax game anywhere in the country. But what made it tmly outstanding was Tim McClay slaving over a hot grill! I just can't say enough about how hard he worked and how invaluable his contribution was! I'd also like to thank Gary and Dar' for bringing the "little tent," possibly for its last appearance. I think we have improved as much as we can on the "Keystone Kops" routine, so it is time to retire the bit. As we discussed, all future events will be graced with the new tent Chuck procured for us. And a "big tent" it will be! For those of you who didn't get any Fordham Hellas beer, I will try to keep up a relationship with our benefactor from Ram's Head Tavern for future games.

Perhaps we should have a competition at Homecoming between Fordham and our "house" beer. Otter Creek? For those of you interested in athletes at the peak of their game, the Navy-St. John's Croquet Match is scheduled for this Saturday, the 27th. For those of you who haven't made one of these, you are missing a spectacle unlike any you've experienced. Contact Pete Flynn for details! 1 have nothing on the Tailgate calendar for this summer. Maybe we could RNDVU for the Fourth of July, or a concert at City Dock in Annapolis. And I'm always up for a road show to Murphy's in Alexandria.

If I had to summarize Kevin's email it would be "we had a great tailgater... and there was a lacrosse game too. Thanks, Kevin, for staying in touch.

Homecoming is early this year, 27-29 September. We are all anxious to build on the momentum started last year with the All Classes Homecoming Party. This year it will be Friday evening of Homecoming, 27 September, from 58 p.m. in Alumni Hall. You can go to www.usna.com/Events for details. Hope to see lots of you there.

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1973 30â&#x201E;˘ REUNION 23-26 October 2003 Thursday, 23 October: Shipwreck Party Friday, 24 October: Formal Parade, Class Meeting, All Classes Cocktail Party and Dance Saturday, 25 October: Tailgate, Football Games, Company parties Sunday, 26 October: Chapel and Farewell Brunch Contact your Company Rep ASAP to update your address mformsition-especially email-with us.

We want to include all 1,288 Classmates who began with us in June 1969, so let your Plebe and Youngster Year roommates know they're welcome too! Update and correct your address/email online by logging into the Alumni Association web site at www.usna.com/Alumni Only.

The first official mailing will occur in late August or September '02.

We have reserved 250 rooms at Loews or the new Holiday Inn (500 yds. up the street) so reservations will not be a problem.The block of rooms will be released for reservations when the first mailing occurs.

A simultaneous email announcement wiU go to all valid email addresses with the first mailout. Make sure we have your email! Registration will be ONLINE!-watch for mailout/email for web site address.

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On the topic of homecoming, next year is, of course, our 30th. In our continuing effort to ensure everyone is contacted, below you will find what I think is an up-to-date listing of each company rep and there email address. I have two requests: (1) if you are a company rep and your data is wrong please let me know and (2) for everyone else please let your rep know how to contact you. Here's the list: (1) Bill Clair william.c.clair@aero.org (2) Tom Broussard t b r o u s s a @ g w i . n e t (3) John E d v a r d s e n john.edvardsen@intervoice-brite.com (4) Ron Borro borro.ronald@hq.navy.mil (5) Mike McKeever mikesmckeever@msn.com (6) John Ashmore 73602.2242@compuserve.com (7) Royce Engler raengler@texas.net (8) Mark Kohring markkohr@aol.com (9) Jim Chapman c h a p l l @ w o r l d n e t . a t t . n e t (10) Ray Fulton s t e a m b o a t l @ a o l . c o m (11) Tom Peeks tfeeks@worldnet.att.net (12) Bill Dunaway wmdunwy@us.net (13) Doug Rice dsrice4@aol.com (14) Ken Johnson ka73usna@bellatlantic.net (15) Mike Kane m k a n e m d @ a o l . c o m (16) Scott Krajnik vze25qn4@verizon.net (17) Mike Simon m s i m o n 7 5 7 @ a o l . c o m (18) Mike Peal rmpel@ptd.net (19) Marty Deafenbaugh deafenbaugh@prodigy.net (20) Ken Berger kennybs@att.net (21) Tim McClay M c C L A Y @ A N N A P I N F I . N E T (22) Larry Myers lmyers@sysplan.com (23) BUI Holmes w b h o l m e s @ e r o l s . c o m (24) Joe Weller d w e l l e r @ s p a . c o m (25) Jack P o h l m e y e r pohlmeyer@aol.com (26) Marc Goldberg mdgoldberg@yahoo.com (27) Paul Ryan pauljryan@aol.com (28) Tom Kelly TKelly@fflaw.com (29) Pete Reinhardt peter.reinhrdt@verion.net (30) Bob Bender r m b e t b e n d e r @ a o l . c o m (31) Mike Rader mikerader@aol.com (32) Craig Walenga cgwcje@bellatlantic.net (33) Frank Lanzer flanzer@nova.umuc.edu (34) Tim Taylor taylor.navy@att.net (35) Fred Brasco f.brasco@worldnet.att.net (36) John Yackus Jy ackussr @ aol .com.

Hope to see everyone at the reunion next year.

The final bit of news this month is definitely good news. Today, the Secretary of Defense announced the nomination of Bob Willard for his third star and command of Seventh Fleet. When confirmed Bob will be our first Classmate to reach three stars. Congratulations and well done. Classmate!

That's all for this month. As you move off for summer fun keep us in mind and write with updates on you and your activities. I look forward... and I really mean it... to hearing from you. To the Class of '06 who reports aboard about the time this will be published Welcome Aboard!

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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@comcast.net Ahoy Shipmates. As the summer nears an end, I hope that you and yours are well. Let's get on with the scoop; good month for mail! First, you can skip the rest of the article if you take the time to read this first clip on Chris Virtue. (I received this second hand but have the hard copy if anyone wants to read the whole article.) Last November, Chris's wife, Kathy, met a lady in Bible study whose husband was undergoing dialysis. The man was suffering from kidney disease and was told it would be a long time, years, before he could expect to obtain one. Interestingly, the husband was a doctor who gave dialysis to patients only to give it later in the day to himself. Impressive. Kathy was too small in stature to be a candidate, however, our Classmate, Chris, stepped forward and offered himself as a candidate. After undergoing tests in December, doctors declared Chris to be a suitable candidate to donate a kidney and survive the effort. Two teams of doctors performed the operation and the recipient was up and walking again only 8 hours after the surgery! Chris and the doctor recovered together in the hospital and spent a lot of time getting to know each other better. As you can imagine, both the recipient's family and Chris's are so proud of his selfless act that saved another person's life. I would like to thank Kathy for forwarding the article from the local paper.

We all are proud of what Chris has done and look forward to seeing him real soon!

(Ok, only kidding about skipping the rest of the article, but that is some impressive stuff.)

Now, from the plains of New Jersey, the following letter arrived at my house from John Branchflower, famed creator of air combat tactics for P-3's and kites.

Normally, 1 would not respond to blackmail but your latest threat proves that every man has

a breaking point. The prospect of seeing Randy Seftas's picture even one more time was more than I could bear. You win. I offer the enclosed with the hopes that it will spare the Class further agony. By way of explanation, I joined several Classmates for Dave William's 50th birthday party. Willy and Judy hosted us for a superb weekend at their vacation hideaway in Whitefish, MT. Attendees included Tom Lozier, Pops Hallowell, Bob Hogan, Kristy and Bill Blackburn, Barbara and Gary Roberts, Andy Pease '73 and myself with my wife, Kathy. Willy ensured we were fully entertained from start to finish with an agenda that included dog sledding, snow mobiling, skiing, and massages. As nearly as I can recall there was also a 24-hour open bar, however the specific details on that part have become a bit foggy. Suffice to say all had a great time. As a measure of our appreciation for his efforts, we voted Willy "Classmate of the Weekend" in a near unanimous vote (Loz missed the election because it conflicted with his scheduled massage). We forced Willy to agree to repeat the weekend in every detail for his 100th.

Thanks, Branch, we all look forward to hearing about Willy's 100th! Now, from the land of Texas, Saul Zavala has informed me that his son, Adrian, received a direct appointment to the United States Merchant Marine Academy in addition to an appointment to NAPS. After much contemplation, Adrian has decided to attend USMMA instead of NAPS, (scribe note: Big loss for NAPS, best to you Adrian!)

From Travis Brannon (f4phntm @comcast.net) I received the following email with some good news all around: Hi, John! I haven't written in a long while, so I thought I'd send a brief note. The latest edition of Shipmate had the great news about JJ . Miller's new daughter, and it reminded me that I hadn't seen anything about another future Midshipman. Kristin and Dick Adams are the proud new parents of Ryan Thomas, bom on 30 January 2002 (Itiiink!).Dick and Kristin are living in New Jersey, where Kristin is in real estate and Dick is a captain with Continental (737's). Susie and I live in Nashville, TN, where I am an anesthesiologist (say that word ten times real fast!) and she keeps me solvent. We have two boys, Travis (13), and Collin (10), and one dog (Buddi). We have lots of room and love visitors! If anyone has heard

'74: Snowmobile Wartiors! Bill Blackburn. Andy Pease, Dave Williams, Gary Roberts, Tom Lozier, and John Branchflower (Pops and Hogie were intimidated by treacherous tertain and opted for skiing) Shipmate, July-August 2002

from or knows the whereabouts of Owen "Fox" Corpin, Larry Schofield, Dave Spickett, or Charlie Bomberger, please email me? Thanks a million!

Thank you, Travis, and hopefully some of the friends you are looking for will tum up soon!

Now from Bill Lee via the "Morgan Ames Network:" The following info covers a few decades!

"Phil Polefrone's daughter, Joy Marie, is graduating from college this spring and is receiving some academic award/honor. She plans to attend graduate school in the fall. (We know that she really got her "smarts" from her dad!)

Can't find the newspaper article (my wife recycled that paper) with specific details about what college, what degree or what award, but the name "Polefrone" stuck out.

Back in 1975, Dave Clites (my nuclear power school roommate) and I were dinner guests at Phil and Debbie Polefrone's house in Idaho Falls. Dave was a submarine nuke and retired as a Lieutenant Commander in 1994. Originally from Oregon, he lives in northem Virginia.

If I remember cortectly, Phil Polefrone commanded Oia.'^HOMA CITY. I think that he and Dave Antanitus (commissioning CO of HAMPTON and now a rear admiral serving at SpaWarSysCom in San Diego) were going through the nuclear PCO course at naval reactors together when I went up to Crystal City for a nuclear ship maintenance meeting with ADM Demars about 1989 or 1990.

My son. Ray. really enjoys whenever 1 tell him about our liberty trip from Pensacola to New Orleans and back during Second Class Summer. He is particularly impressed that a '72 Chevy Nova could (did) do 110 mph on I-10, and that a T-34B was hard pressed to go that fast. He also thinks that John Sergeant's (who made that trip, along with Don Swailes) service selection of USMC is humorous —"Second Lieutenant Sergeant."

Frank Sweigart is a Captain on a staff in Pensacola—he was an A-6 BN, and commanded a squadron during Desert Storm. I'll send you a list later of Classmates who were CO/XO of squadrons during Desert Storm.

From the Sports world: For all you who aspire to a career in the management of professional athletes comes the word that the Texas Rangers have signed John Telxeira's son, Mark, to a huge contract! Mark was an All American at Georgia Tech where he played third base. He was the fifth choice overall in the June draft and reportedly has agreed to a four-year deal that guarantees him $9.5 million. He will receive a $4.5 million signing bonus and a major league contract that will pay him $5 million. Way to go Mark!

Now, back to ground level. As I was sifting through emails one day, I was fortunate to exchange some notes with Gordon Peterson '68 who shared some insight into an article on ABRAHAM LINCOLN that he had written for Sea

Power's June issue. As all of you are aware, our Classmate Doug Dupouy is CO of that great ship and has been preparing ship and crew for an upcoming deployment. I refer you to the article that Gordon wrote that provides some great reading about Doug's ship and it's role in our nation's defense. With Gordon's permission, I will leave you with Doug's assessment of his crew's morale as they prepare to join the forces at the front.

'They are performing to every expectation," he

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said. "Motivated. Dedicated. Hard working. We train to the high end of the threat." Nuff said!

CAPT Doug Dupouy, commanding officer ABRAHAM LINCOLN, on the bridge during a joint task force exercise off the coast of California in May. (Photo courtesy of Gordon Peterson, Sea Power Magazine) Gordon, thanks for the information and picture.

I am sure Sea Power will pick up a few sales thanks to your note.

And from "The Morgan Ames Traveling Road Show," I received the following email.

Roamer; On the morning of Friday, 31 May, I attended CAPT Doug Rau's Change of Command at the Naval Research Laboratory, where he was relieved as CO of NRL. Next, Doug proceeds to USNA where he will relieve this summer as USNA's director for the engineering and weapons division and he will also assume duties as the women's volleyball officer rep. Doug's wife, Colette, his eldest and youngest of three daughters, Asia and Alisa, were there while middle daughter, Amber, was off working at a camp for inner city kids in Missouri. Also in attendance were Doug's sister, Gail, and his mother, Doris Rau. Doug was presented his, yet another, Legion of Merit medal (with the proverbial gold star in lieu of his third or fourth award!). His boss RADM Jay Cohen, Chief of Naval Research emphasized Doug's adherence to the three "D"s—Dedication to his mission, Devotion to his personnel, and Disregard for any restrictive bureaucracy to find a way to attend to the first two "D"s! The keynote speaker was his former shipmate, VADM Mike Mullen, Deputy CNO for warfare requirements and resources (N8), who attested to the fact that Doug, as his former MPA, had taught him all that he needed to know to succeed as a 1200 psi steam Chief Engineer aboard CG-33 during a complex overhaul and throughout all subsequent inspections and operations. Classmates in attendance included Bruce Brunson, Jeff Pinkel, Tony Guido, Chris Eckert, Mike Waters, Ken Crimm, CAPT Kolin Jan, and me. CAPT Bill Walsh called in his regrets at not being able to attend as he was in the process of reporting aboard Cartier Group EIGHT as its Chief of Staff Later, that afternoon, 1 attended the retirement ceremony of CAPT Kolin Jan at The Army and Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA, as he retired after 28 years of commissioned service as our Class' illustrious A-6 attack pilot with numerous combat missions under his belt. Kolin retired from OSD's Missile Defense Agency, formerly known as Ballistic Missile Defense Office or BMDO, where he was directing joint wartior preparation and knowledge development for our national missile defense capability. He was presented with the Defense Superior Service Medal for his service at MDA. He was accompanied by his wife, Pam, and their 8 year-old daughter, Katie, Kolin's mom, Pam's mom, my brother, and his family, two sisters, and their families. In

attendance were Classmates Bruci; Brsmson, JefTPinkel, Tony Guido. Chris Eckert. Larry Schofield, Mike Waters, Ken Crimm, and nie.

Afterwards, Kolin and Pam rode off into the sunset on his 2000 Harley Davidson "Hog" in his full dress whites—classic "Officer and a Gentleman! Kolin elected to commence his new CivLant duties the following Monday, 3 June as vice president for business development at ATK in West Virginia. He can be reached by email at any of the following three addresses; k8zdad@yahoo.com, kolinjan@yahoo.com, or kolinJan@atk.com.

Good news, guys; apparently the previous news of Gary Merrill's "passing" was bum gouge] Gary is reportedly working (yep, alive and kicking!) at Susquehanna Steam Electric Station (SSES) of PA Power & Light.

Here are a couple of USNA'74 Classmates' email addresses: Jim Fitzsimonds: fitzsimj@nwc.navy.mil; Rick Rigazio: rcrigazio@earthlink.net; B o b M c C a b e : mccaber@nwc.navy.mil; G u y Purser: purserg@nwdc.navy.mil; and David Brower: browerd@nwc.navy.mil.

Morgan, thanks, great work as always. (Sec'y note: I ran into Morgan and Dick Costello in Virginia Beach a month ago, both are looking well and smiling!)

Taking command! It is really great to see that RADM Albert "Bert" M. Calland I I I will take charge of the San Diego-based Naval Special Warfare Command sometime this summer. Bert has distinguished himself as a tme warrior worthy of such a selection and this news should make us all feel proud that he is a member of our Class.

Congratulations, Bert, from all of us!

And finally I am sure many of you were sharp enough to notice the lack of the usual picture of "him." Instead, and to honor Branch's plea, I leave you now with only the written word of Randy Seftas: 28 years ago today we all stood on the turf at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and watched Richard Nixon make his last public appearance before resigning the Presidency. It doesn't seem like it has been 28 years, but then again, it doesn't seem like it was yesterday. As a matter of fact, the picture of the person that looks like me that you have posted in the last six issues of Shipmate is actually my Dad! There's no way that I look that old, especially with a three-year old littie boy mnning around our house.

1 had dinner with Susan and Jeff Liggio a month ago. They both are well and living in Boynton Beach, FL. Jeff was in Annapolis for a meeting of the Trial Lawyers Association and enroute to a memorial service in New York for his Mom who passed away in April. I reminded Jeff that he was on your "missing Classmates" list and that he should write a letter as soon as possible to Shipmate or you were going to make something up. Jeff muttered something about "defamation of character" and lawsuit, so I think it would be good headwork to avoid an exaggerated story in print. Speaking of Jeff's professional activities, he called shortly after the presidential election in 2000 to inform me that he was the first lawyer to file suit in Palm Beach County to challenge the election returns (1 think he was representing Democrats—was that a "good" thing Jeff)! Anyway, everything appears to be going v/ell for the Liggio family in sunny Florida.

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I ran into John Wiles at a training Class the Alumni Association had for Class officers, webmasters, etc. to indoctrinate us on their new web-based information management system.

John's company (Semper Technology Inc) was helping to develop the Alumni Association's database, so we have an in on getting "special" information into the database, such as how many Classmates Danny DriscoU fried while he was a 6 striper!

Pete Venuto was at his son's graduation 24 May. We didn't get much of a chance to talk, but his boy is going Marine Corps. Jeff Kranz's daughter, Katherine Kranz '02, also graduated and led the singing of Navy Blue & Gold and 1 think Steve Bartek's daughter, Sarah Bartek '02, also received a set of gold bars. My apologies if I missed mentioning any other Classmate's offspring in this year's graduating Class, but 1 am 50, so I can always use the "senior moment excuse."

Bob Whitmire (FedEx pilot) sends me jokes and political satire weekly via email. The best political stuff I forward on to my fellow members of the "right wing conspiracy."

We got a Christmas card from Howie Powe, who lives in Dumfries, VA, and has three teenage sons. Howie's excuse for not attending home football games was that he was too busy being a taxi driver for his boys. Hey, whatever happened to "no excuse sir!" I think we should start sending Howie an 8 by 10 glossy of Joseph Stalin until he shows up at one of our "74" tailgates.

Former roommate J.J. Quinn is back from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia where he was deputy air ops for CentCom. While he was away his wife, Kim, bought a house in Suffolk, VA, where JJ, Kim, Olivia, and the little cutie, Shannon, will settle for a time while JJ takes on the LantFlt ops job.

My other former USNA roommate, Logan Milliken, has a son (Mark) who just became a firstie at the Academy. Word has it that Mark is even smarter than Logan and is breezing through the mechanical engineering curticulum. Logan retired from the Navy several years ago and is mnning the engineering department of a San Diego company that builds cooling towers for power plants.

While watching the Navy-Maryland lacrosse game on TV this past spring I heard one of the announcers say that he went to high school with Lenny Supko (1970) and then mentioned that his younger brother, Tim Supko, had also played lacrosse at Navy. 1 don't want to bilge a Classmate, but I can't recall ever seeing a letter from Tim in Shipmate. Therefore, I recommend Tim and his partner in crime, Wayne Dunham, be added to the "missing Classmates file." See ya, Seftas Out Thanks to all for the input. Hope to see you at Homecoming this year. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Roamer sends.

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Pres; RADM Craig Quigley Sec'y; CAPT Larry Warrenfeltz, USN (Ret.) 5732 Tamarack Drive, Pace, FL 32571 H; 850-324-9712; e: usna75scribe@hotmail.com Dear 'mates, I hope you are all enjoying a fantastic summer. (Man, was that a trite and boring opening sentence, or what?! Nevertheless, I really do hope 142

you are enjoying your summer.) The first few weeks of ours have been hectic. Both kids came home from college, adding their carloads of stuff to all the boxes that moved from Louisiana. By the time they pack up to go back to school, maybe we'll be completely setded in the new house. Or maybe not.

Congratulations and welcome home to the new Supe, Dick Naughton '68.

A big Class of '75 Bravo Zulu to our newest flag selectees! Barry McCullough and Marc Purcell were announced as FY2003 choices.

They join 18 other Classmates who are now leading our Navy and Marine Corps. Here's the complete list (I think). Thanks to Steve O'Brien for the research.

Rear Admiral (Upper Half), USN: Jon Greenert, Kirk Donald, John Stufflebeem, and George Mayer.

Rear Admiral (Lower Half), USN: Craig Quigley, Mark Milliken, Tom Donaldson, Dave Pmett, Tim Heely, Bob Phillips, Mike Tracy, Jay Donnelly, Steve Stanley, Dave Gove, Gary Jones, Jim Beebe, Barry McCullough, and Marc Purcell.

Brigadier General, USMC: George Flynn and Rick Tryon.

The 2002 Navy football season will provide us several great opportunities to get together, have some fun, and cheer on the Big Blue in their retum to national football prominence. OK, "national prominence" may be out of reach. I'll settle for respectability and the Commander in Chief's trophy.

The biggest game of the year will be played in New York on Pearl Harbor Day. Navy takes on Army just across the river at Giants Stadium on Saturday 7 December. Recall that as Flower Children, we have special inside connections for this momentous event. Bill Squires is the Vice President and General Manager of Giants Stadium. If enough of us are interested. Bill will put together a tailgate party and maybe some other goodies to help make it a great weekend.

However, this requires some action on our part.

OK, now listen closely.

Immediate execute.

Email Bill Squires at Bsquires@NJSEA.com and let him know that you plan to attend the game. Standby, Execute!

Execute to follow. Call the Athletic Association at 800-US4-NAVY and order your game tickets.

Of course. Homecoming in Annapolis (versus Duke on Saturday 28 September) is another great chance to socialize and cheer on the team. Even though this is not one of our big every-five-year bashes, there will surely be some 'mates in town for the game and the festivities. Johnny Johnson has taken the lead in organizing a golf outing for Homecoming weekend.

You may remember that last year 1 had a golf outing planned for us the Friday before the homecoming game at Patuxent Greens in Laurel, MD. 11 September sent everyone to general quarters so we had a total of three players, Jamie Burd, Jack McCorkle and myself.

Anyway, I figured I would give it a try again, enemies of the state be damned! We had a great time at the 25th outing and we ought to keep it going, at least for everyone near the Beltway.

I have tentatively set us up at Patuxent Greens for a shotgun at 2 p.m. on Friday 27 September. This will be open to all of us, wives/

significant others, family, friends, business associates. Format is TBD. My goal for this is to provide an opportunity for us to get together between big reunions. We can also artange for a dinner afterward right there as well. What I need is widest dissemination of this to see what kind of interest we have and I'll make a go/nogo call at the end of July.

OK, here we go again...for all Homecoming golfers. Immediate Execute. Email Johnny Johnson at fjj3rd@staffnet.com if you might be interested. Standby, Execute] Also on the evening of Friday the 27th (if you aren't still at the golf course) think about hitting the All Classes Homecoming Party from 5-8 p.m. in Alumni Hall. Reportedly, last year's event was a great success. This year should be a good opportunity to ambush some old firsties from the stalwart Class of 1972. You can sign up online via the USNA web site at www.usna.com/Events.

You can also mail in the form in this issue of Shipmate, or you can call the Events Coordinator, Kathy DeCamara at the Alunmi Association (410-263-4448 ext. 200).

Another fun possibility is a football weekend in New Orleans for the game against Tulane on 26 October. I know several Classmates are planning to make this one.

Both Johnny and Bill attached some good personal information to their football event-planning emails. Johnny has been an American Express Financial A d v i s o r practicing in Fredericksburg, VA since retiring in June 1995.

He and his wife Kathy were planning their oldest daughter's wedding for 22 June when he wrote. Their youngest is a bank teller in F'burg.

Here's Bill Squires' note: My family and 1 visited the Academy this past Tuesday (mid April) as guests of the Superintendent and his lovely wife, Diane. VADM Ryan and I flew together in VP-26 in 1980 and he offered us the opportunity to stay at the Buchanan House before he retires this summer.

It was a great experience, particularly for my children Sean and Sydney, who are ages four and three respectfully. They received VIP treatment such as sitting in the front row of the reviewing stand for a P-rade and eating lunch in King Hall. Hopefully, I have planted the seed.

It was great to get back and visit with the Admiral and the Midshipmen. I am the Area Coordinator (Northern New Jersey) for the USNA Blue & Gold program and lead 34 Blue & Gold officers in the recruitment and information exchange with candidates from the 350 schools in this region. It is very satisfying work and 1 would encourage all Alumni to participate. The Mids of today are no different than we were, maybe just a bit smarter.

25th Company at HARRY S TRUMAN Change of Command

Shipmate, July-August 2002

Skipper Groot I mentioned last month that Mike Groothousen took command of TRUMAN. Here is a nice account from Denis Powers.

A number of us from 25th Company had the wonderful opportunity to witness HARRY S TRI;M.AN (CVN-75) Change of Command on 15 March 2002 at which our Classmate and companymate. Captain Mike Groothousen, took over as the only member of the Class of '75 to command a CVN. It was a glorious day all around, and one that filled us all with a tremendous sense of pride at Groot's career achievement. As can be seen in the accompanying photo. 25th Companymates Denis Powers, Bob Giuda, Jim Thorns, and Tom Kelley joined Groot. Both Groot and his wife, Tricia, were sincerely pleased that we'd made it. Tom and Jim brought their spouses; Jim and Bob came with their grown children.

The CoC was a fantastic display of the finest of Navy traditions, with ship's company and active duty guests in full dress blues, TRUMAN festooned with signal flags, the color guard marching proudly (Groot's son, MIDN 3/C Rob Groothousen '04. bearing the Navy flag), and the Navy Band setting the tone. The hanger deck sparkled, with the flags of 50 states hanging from the overhead and an F/A-18 on display with a new name below the canopy rail, "CAPT Mike "Groot" Groothousen. The climax artived when Groot read aloud his orders, "Report to the Commanding Officer, HARRY S. TRUMAN, as his relief." It was nothing short of inspiring.

Mingling with the crowd in the hanger bay reception one could overhear many former squadronmates and others from Groot's professional life remarking at his singular skills as a leader. There is no doubt that he has inspired many of those whose life he has touched—and will continue to do so. Groot will quite likely take TRUMAN to the war on terrorism, and we send him our thoughts and prayers and Godspeed.

And another Bob Giuda sighting...Steve Hubbard spotted Bob on the NBC Evening News, speaking for United Airlines on the terrorism issue.

This month's John Stufflebeem sighting is a little different from the usual. In his Sunday Shipmate, July-August 2002

Blondie comic on 2 June, Dean Young had Dagwood searching through the offices of the J.C. Dithers Company for the "Stufflebeam file."

Nancy and I traveled to San Diego to attend the Pacific METOC Center Change of Command in May. Sheila "Mac" and Bob Clark were absolutely wonderful hosts on Coronado. Tom Donaldson officiated at the ceremony, and I was able to chat with Dave Frost at the reception.

We had a super couple of days in beautiful San Diego—even though they were going through a cool spell (instead of sunny and 74 degrees it was sunny and 71 degrees). After a weekend round of golf at NAS North Island, we ran into Greg Hoffman at the 19th Hole. Greg was planning his retirement for June, with the goal of setting up his new life around the DC/Annapolis area.

I also had the chance to say "Hi" to Marc Siedband and Mark Lamboni at the Naval Research Laboratory Change of Command ceremony at the end of May. It was a gorgeous day on the banks of the Potomac as Dave Schubert '77 relieved Doug Rau '74. Doug retumed to USNA to head the Engineering Department. I must say that summer whites have big advantages over suits for outdoor Changes of Command. It isn't the tie that bothers me, but the jacket! (Plus, I should have put sunscreen on my bald spot.)

Mike Elerding, Mark Disney, Pete Ortiz, Mark Lambright (holding 30 pounds of King Salmon that Elerding brought from Alaska), Will Mertill, Les Ryan, and Jack Monger Jack Monger sent this picture of 11th Company's racing fans doing their annual pilgrimage to the Indy 500.

Just a week after I submitted the May column, Craig Quigley sent me a great email with some Class gouge, personal information, and Class business. I'll let you read our prez's words...

After all these years of flying in commercial airliners—and all our Classmates who are aircrew on those airliners—1 finally had a Classmate piloting one that I was on recently! Mark Baumgartner was flying a USAirways jet from Reagan National to Tampa on 7 April and 1 did a double take when I heard the, "Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. From the cockpit, this is Captain Mark Baumgartner speaking." Had an opportunity to chat with him when we landed. He lives in the DC metro area and has flown for USAirways for many years.

Really nice seeing him.

Other Classmates down here in Tampa include Rico Mayer as the Deputy Director of Ops at Central Command (recently chosen for his second star and headed for command of a cartier battle group out of Hampton Roads); Mark Milliken as NAVCENT Rear; and

Johnny McTighe as Chief of Staff at Special Operations Command. Spent New Years Eve at Millikens enjoying Mark and Elizabeth's hospitality. Was over at their house again for pizza the other night, and Bob Meisner was in town for a day, so we were all able to catch up on what's going on with him as well.

Wearing my "Washington hat," not sure if I ever mentioned that Jaymie Durnan is Special Assistant to Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz. Saw him daily until October when 1 came down here. Boomer has now detached from the Joint Staff (also chosen for his second star and headed for cartier battle group command), and has been relieved by Dave Gove; always good to keep it in the family!

Not sure if Dave will pick up the mantle of press briefer as well...

As I think I mentioned to you before, I have submitted my request to retire, effective 1 February '03. Not sure what—or where—we're headed in the next chapter of our life, but we'll worty about that after I get back up to DC. Should be here at CENTCOM for about another month or two, then back up to DC. until I go on terminal leave around the beginning of December. This assignment has been very rewarding, and I've loved working for General Franks. Fascinating to have gone into Afghanistan, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, etc. during such a momentous time in our history.

1 attended a daylong meeting for Class Presidents at USNA on 5 April. Variety of topics discussed; will just hit a few of the high points.

First, I recommend our Class support an expenditure of $6,500 to create a really nice-looking, 20" high bronze cast of our Class crest to be added to a display of all other Class crests in Alumni Hall. Will be classy—historic—and permanent; really good project, I think.

Second, I would again like to encourage all our Classmates who are not members of the Alumni Association to join; this is a completely refocused group that is on a high-speed, lowdrag course to do great things for our alma mater and all of us who went there.

Third, the Alumni Association has hired a guy whose sole purpose is facilitating and improving the web-based access and connectivity among Classmates and between Class organizations and the Association. I intend to meet with him in the near future to explore how we can get more out of our Class Home Page.

Will also solicit idea from other Classes on what they feel they've done right/wrong on their Web sites and steal shamelessly from their successes. Our web site could be a very powerful tool for Company Reps to use; to find "lost" Classmates; to host chat rooms—the list goes on. More to follow.

Fourth, the USNA Capital Campaign is making faster progress than anybody could have dreamed. We have already reached $106 million towards the overall goal of $175 million by 2005; absolutely fabulous. 1 will sit down with Bob Hofford '61 and Perry Martini '71 in the near future to discuss our specific Class progress towards our goal of $1.0 million as well, but they told me (briefly) at the meeting that we're doing fine so far. Finally, Supe VADM John Ryan '67 gave a fascinating snapshot of the Class of '05 that came in last summer—whew! It ain't the same, boys and girls!

The stats on last year's Plebes make your eyes water—academics, athletics, and community involvement—what a great group of young Americans! Of course, not up to the caliber of '75, but close enough I guess!

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Let me close with a tertific picture of Andy Howard showing off four of Jamie Burd's USNA prints. Andy liked them so much he bought all four. The big bottle of Bud with the goat and "Budweiser salutes U.S. Navy" came from his local Fudmcker's. Andy says the picture shows his hair and beard at the longest point they've ever reached. If you've got it— flaunt it.

Go U.S.A.! Go Navy! Let's Roll! —Larry

Andy Howard

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Pres: Kevin Stone 928 Lynch Drive, Annapohs, MD 21012 h: 410-974-4313; e; kevin.stone@1976.usna.com Sec'y: Chuck Dirienzo 9309 Newfound Way, Elk Grove, CA 95758-4002 h; 916-691-1556; e; chuckdirienzo@1976.usna.com Hello, Classmates! Time for another installment of news from around the world.

First some unpleasant information; Stephen Ewers passed away on 13 September 2001 and Junior IXipuola passed away on 7 April 2002.

Next, from the Alumni Association: This year's Homecoming will be here before we know it—it's earlier than last year—27-29 September 2002. We are anxious to build on the momentum started last year with our All Classes Homecoming Party, which will again be on the Friday evening of Homecoming— this year—Friday, 27 September from 5-8 p.m. in Alumni Hall. Last year's event was a great

success. You can sign up online via the Association's web site at www.usna.com/ Events. You can call the Events Coordinator, Kathy deCamara, at 410-263-4448 ext. 200 in Alumni Hall.

And now, the following news release: A former Asian affairs chief of the U.S. National Security Council is set to serve as special advisor to U.S. Ambassador to Japan Howard Baker. The Jiji Press reports that Torkel Patterson, a specialist in Japan-U.S. security issues, is expected to assume the position shortly, according to U.S. and Japanese government sources. His appointment demonstrates an effort by the administration of President George W. Bush to strengthen the Japan-U.S. alliance. Past examples of stationing a special advisor at the U.S. embassy in Tokyo include the appointment of Edward Lincoln, currentiy senior fellow of the Washington-based Brookings Institution, as special economic advisor to Ambassador Walter Mondale in the mid1990s. Patterson, a graduate of Japan's Tsukuba University graduate school was senior country director for Japan in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense from 1988 to 1993 and served on the National Security Council until January of this year.

As of press time we were aware of three '76ers sons entering the Academy as new Plebes with the Class of 2006: Patrick Kruse (son of John Kruse), Jeff Whitsett (son of James Whitsett), and Jordan Flacco (son of Nick Flacco (flacco@arete.com)). Congratulations and good luck!

Gary Freeman's (Gary ©Freeman 1 .com) son, Matthew Freeman '02, graduated with the Class of '02. He followed in his father's footsteps—at least partly—^by majoring in aerospace engineering. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps and goes to Pensacola in December, after TBS. Following graduation, he married ENS Laura Chambers '02, one of his Classmates (something not done in our day—or at least not talked about). Matt and Laura both have extensive Navy backgrounds. His wife, Laura, also goes to Pensacola in December and is a third generation graduate of the Academy. Her father graduated with the Class of '70 and was a fighter pilot. Her grandfather graduated with the Class of '45 and was also a fighter pilot.

Rivers Cleveland (riverscleveland@ hotmail.com) sent along this picture of him and his twin sons, Todd R. Cleveland '02 and Brooks

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T. Cleveland '02, two of USNA newest ensigns.

They are on their way to Pensacola. His son Scott W. Cleveland '05 is also at the Academy in the Class of 2005.

The Cleveland family Mark Hubbard (mhubbard@hst.nasa.gov), always a contributor, was with Doc Doherty up in New London, CT, and Newport, RI, on 17-18 May to perform in their band, 20 After. Doc's cousin. Barb Myers, is the female vocalist in the band. They played the Lighthouse Inn in New London (their second time performing there) and at Dave's on Thames in Newport on Saturday night. The band had quite a tumout, including Mark's son, Billy Hubbard '01, and his girifriend, Rebecca. Billy is finishing up his Newport training (SWOS, ASWO, and Legal Officer training) and will report to his ship, O'BANNON, homeported in Mayport, FL, in late June. Mark was involved again with the recent successful servicing mission (1-12 March 2002) of Hubble Space Telescope. He was present for the launch at Kennedy Space Center and was on console at Mission Conttol in Houston during mission operations. The HST now has ten times more discovery power with the installation of the newest science instrument, the Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS). Here's a great HST web site: http.//hubble.gsfc.nasa.gov/. His son, Chris, had his band, Davis Stteet Band, on board the shuttle, Columbia, in the form of their latest CD. Mission Specialist, Mike Massimino, brought the band's CD along with him into orbit (see picture of Barb Myers, Mark and asttonaut, Mike Massimino (he's holding the DSB CD).

Barb, Mark, and Mike Keith Champion (KCRETMCPLT@aol.com) passed along the following; I'm still flying for American out of DC...Want to remind everyone that I have a request in for a Class tailgate spot for football season. When I get the word I'll pass it on. Last year's attendance by the Class set an NCAA record for futility and ineptness. Hopefully we can generate more participation this year (President's note: We will have a real organized tailgate this year, watch this space for more info!). Mark Bircher got martied to Jackie in December during a family ceremony. Randy Shipmate, July-August 2002

Hutcheson retired and works for Textron in DC. Skip Zobel retires this summer. He's going to be my caddy for the foreseeable future.

John Pagan (john.pagan@ams.com) retired back in '97; he and his wife, Michele, now live in Washington, DC, on Capital Hill, John is a federal financial management consultant with American Management Systems (AMS), having made an easy transition from Navy financial management as Comptroller for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and then for Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard during his last five years in the Navy.

Since retiring he has provided consulting services with AMS for the Defense Security Service and Naval Sea Systems Command. He is currentiy working on a project for the Defense Finance Accounting Service (DFAS) where AMS is upgrading all of their intemal accounting, billing and time keeping systems.

Timothy Farrell (Tim.Farrell@btintemet.com) is buying a home in West Chester, PA. His family will be moving from England on 24 July. He bought a mini-season ticket plan for Navy football and his Army-Navy tickets. He is looking forward to seeing everyone.

Steve Nimitz (SNiniitzSr@aol.com) (currently commander of Afloat Training Group Norfolk) and Mark Nesselrode (currently at sea as CO in ANZIO) have been helping out with coaching, fund raising and other assorted SLJO tasks for the First Colonial High School crew team in Virginia Beach. The team has just completed its first year of competition. Mark's daughter, Lynn, and Steve's son, Steve, are both active participants.

Mark and his wife, Martha, actually recmited Steve during our 25th reunion as they talked on the Chapel steps after Sunday services. In midMay, the team ttaveled to northem Virginia for a regatta at Occoquan where he ran into George Wheeler who is performing similar duties for George C. Marshall High School.

Michael Bosworth (vze3czmd@verizon.net) has retumed to the Navy after his retirement from uniformed service in 1996. He recentiy accepted a civil service position as a senior naval architect and program manager in Naval Sea Systems Command at the Washington Navy Yard. He manages the Ship and Force Architecture Concepts Program.

Chris Grazel (Chris_Grazel@usairways.com) is currentiy the assistant chief pilot for U.S. Airways working in Washington, DC. Chris and his wife, Debbie, will be traveling to Russia this summer to adopt an infant baby girl. They do not have any particulars on the child yet, but should be hearing soon. This addition to their family will give them children of the ages 24, 17, and now a newbom. Their son is not the oldest child of the Class of '76, but they may soon have the youngest child from the Class of 1976!

John Locks retired on 3 July at the Naval War College in N e w p o r t . H e ' l l be moving to Fredericksburg, VA, in August. He's still figuring out what he's going to do when he grows up although he hasn't mled out piracy.

Joseph McGowan (jmcgowan@usna.edu) was promoted to associate professor of electrical engineering at USNA. The new policy (last few years) for military professors with regard to academic promotion requires that they go through the same review as their civilian

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counterparts, which is a higher standard than before. The same "promotion and tenure committee" reviews all of the packages, military and civilian, side by side. The criteria for promotion include research (and publications), scholarship, service, and teaching performance. Joe is the second military professor to be promoted under this system, and was quite pleased to be so recognized. The photo shows the Supe, Joe and Dean Miller at the promotion ceremony. BZ, Joe!

Promotion ceremony Bruce Franklin (semlOObrf@attbi.com) has just received his PADI Open Water Scuba Diving Certification. His objective is to become a PADI Master Diver. Bruce is a charter member of the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific. After completing 50 dives, he intends to become a volunteer diver at the aquarium.

Bruce is working with Raining Data U.S. in Irvine, CA, as intemational technical support representative for the Raining Data products including open system database software and webbased RAD tools. He specializes in the Linux and NT operating systems. They handle customers and dealers from New Zealand, Spain, England, and Australia on a 24/7 basis. He has also been customizing his '89 Corvette during the off time for the last couple of years. It is fast, fast, fast. He has his eye on a C5 in the future. This is the C4 that resembles the Ferrari.

Phil Poirier attended Junior Tupuola's funeral reports the following; George Markulis '75, Rock Hollis '72 NAPS, and our own Mike Hansell did a fine job of representing the Academy and NAPS in paying condolences at Junior Tupuola's funeral.

The family and the large Samoan American community in the Long Beach area were clearly proud of Junior's Naval service (there is a large Samoan community in the Long Beach/Carson area of LA), and Junior was highly respected as a role model for young Samoan athletes given his completion of college (in particular, the Academy) which must have been groundbreaking 25 years ago. The ceremony was touching and solemn. It was in Samoan and a littie English. Many of the Samoans were in traditional white attire, which was quite beautiful, and the singing of the congregation was remarkable. The Samoan men and women harmonize in different parts of the songs, etc.

It's just incredible singing given that it's the congregation itself doing the singing—if you closed your eyes, you'd think you were on a South Pacific island—it just has that feel. At the burial site, there was a two person enlisted Navy honor guard that folded the flag on the casket, and presented it to Junior's wife.

Secondly, it's been said before but Junior's family (three of the kids are high school age

and below) is in dire economic straits to put it mildly. Junior was unable to work for two to three years given his diabetes, surgeries, paralysis, and other medical problems. As a result, his wife also had to stop working to care for him the last few years. Not surprisingly, without any income, there's not much of a safety net—COBRA health insurance continuation was unaffordable, etc. 1 know all of us have other worthy causes (including other Classmates in difficult situations), as well as the needs of our own families. However, if you are inclined and financially able, I'm sure the family would appreciate any gifts. They really need the money to jumpstart getting back on their feet while Junior's wife looks for a job. As Pete Varsanyi previously announced via email, you can send a check or money order made payable to "Logo Tupuola c/o Tupuola Family Fund" to; Wells Fargo Bank, Palos Verdes Office, 27440 Hawthorne Boulevard, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274; 310-377-5512.

Finally, as we were graveside, it struck me that the cemetery is on a hill from which you can see the Pacific Ocean and Long Beach Harbor (and, I presume, the former Long Beach Naval Station—my eyes aren't so good anymore you know) in the distance. It's a fitting resting spot given Junior's birth in American Samoa and subsequent Naval Service.

Tim Traaen did a great job of representing the Class at the annual HIGGINS (DDG-76) USNA Class of 1976 Leadership Award presentation.

Here are extracts of his remarks: I am happy to be here with you today. As strange as it may seem to many of you here now, I will never turn down an opportunity to get back aboard ship—as the saying goes, you can take the boy out of the Navy, but you can't take the Navy out of the boy...

I'm even happier to be here as the missionary of a pleasant task on behalf of the great Naval Academy Class of 1976 to present two of your shipmates with an award in recognition of their demonstrated superior leadership... (after September 11 th) people say the world changed.. .nothing will be the same.

Is this tme?

I disagree with those who say everything changed and that nothing will be the same...I say that things of true value will last forever. I argue that there was a constant element, a continuing undercurrent of rhythm—like the hum of a ship's engines at idle waiting for All Ahead full—that kept the Navy on its track and able to respond when the call was made.

Leadership is that constant element. Leadership survived, prospered, and carried the service forward...Leadership is the weld that holds the deckplates of the service together.

Leadership is the voice of conscience that keeps the service on an even keel and finely tuned in times of peace. Today, Leadership is the voice of legitimate, righteous rage in our time of conflict and war. As we find ourselves embroiled in a true battle of good vs. evil—a fight against a vicious enemy who knows no traditional uniform or baulefront, we should all be proud to see that Leadership is still alive, well, and willing to carty out the nation's "plan of the day."

It is a distinct honor and pleasure for the United States Naval Academy Class of 1976, and a particular privilege for me, to present these well-deserved cash awards to two of your shipmates who have personified the ideals of Leadership—LT Michael Kalinski, and Senior Chief Corpsman Robert Gerardi.

From all of us in '76...Bravo Zulu—You made us proud.

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Well said, Tim! John Allen (otherwise known around the Yard as the Dant) hosted a lunch in King Hall for '76er's on 5 June, It was a great tumout with more than 40 Classmates (and a few brave spouses) digging in to Sliders and Cannonballs!

He promises more lunches in the future especially when the Brigade is back.

Finally, if you aren't getting the Class gouge passed by email then you need to join the Class email hst. To subscribe to the email list send a message to usna76-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

To get off the list (why?) send a message to usna76-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com. To post a message send it to usna76@yahoogroups.com.

Please remember that the purpose of the list is to contact our Classmates to spread gouge and pass on info from the Alumni Association, not to send out jokes and reprints of retirement speeches.

That's all for now, we look forward to seeing you at a football game in the fall.

Beat Army]

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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 e; bob.sanderson@1977.usna.com From the Yard For those of you who are very observant, you've probably already noticed my new email address in the column header (bob.Sanderson @ 1977.usna.com). Recently, the Alumni Association announced that they were offering a lifetime email forwarding service called Classmail to its Life Members. Their promotional announcement couldn't have said it any better, "Are you tired of changing your email address when your ISP folds and then having to notify everyone on your email lists? Do you want another way to show your affinity to the Naval Academy and the last Class to have a Plebe Year? Then sign up for Classmail, which is a lifetime email forwarding service that will allow you to communicate with other members of the Alumni community and your family and friends without having to change your personal email address more than once. Classmail offers you the opportunity to only have to come to one place to change your email address. Lifetime email forwarding allows you, as a Life Member of the Association, to register for afree, permanent alias email."

Here's how it works: The format of your email address will be name@classyear.usna.com (ex, cwnimitz@1905.usna.com). Email sent to this account will be forwarded to an active email address that you provide to USNAAA by entering it yourself through the Alumni Association web site. You can sign-up immediately for your very own lifetime email address by visiting www.usna.com and entering the Alumni Only section of the web site. Then login with your

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username and password (if y o u ' v e never registered, follow the directions on the registtation page), click on Update your Profile, and activate the service through the profile form. Since this service is only available to Life Members, you can visit the Membership Section to join or upgrade your membership if you're not currentiy a Life Member of the Alumni Association. I'm hoping that many of you will sign-up for this permanent email address so I don't have to keep changing my records when your email address changes!

From the Mail Bag Our illustrious Class President, Rick White (bettynrick@comcast.net), decided to weigh-in with a few words this month, and I thought I'd give him top billing: Betty and I attended the 12th Company Dining Out two weeks ago. Had a great time.

The enthusiasm, professionalism and spirit in the company was great to see. We had a grand time. I presented the company a Class of '77 plaque to hang in the wardroom now that we're the official sponsor of it. Thanks for the your support. They really appreciate it!

I also attended the spring Class President's meeting last week. Lots of talk about the Alumni Association, the Foundation, the fundraising program(s), etc. If you've watched Shipmate you got most of the discussions. Not too much new here. There are a couple of items that I want to bring to your attention: First, as we become more mature (?), the Alumni Association and Foundation will look to us to pull more weight financially. Some of the earlier decades ('50s and '60s) contribute big bucks on a regular basis. Not much for us to do now, but keep in mind. We will be tabbed to plan a Class gift in the next couple of years.

Fundraising is always difficult, but in our case it's been a challenge. I think we need to develop some sort of "strategic plan" for our Class. We've had fits and starts (Legacy of Leadership for example was a great concept, but has kind of withered away). I'd like to pursue the formation of a small group to volunteer some time to strategize with the Class Officers and develop long-term goals and skeleton plans to achieve those goals. I've always said "if you don't know where you are going any road will get you there." Volunteers can contact me directly. 1 will then discuss with the Class Officers and put more stmcture to this venture. For example, feedback on the concept of the "Class Motto" was mostly positive, but there were some who had other ideas. We did fund the weight room conversion (a great idea which directiy benefits the Brigade) but have not really followed up with a maintenance plan for it. A strategic plan would allow all to participate and the Class of '77 to benchmark against. Thanks in advance.

Second, the Alumni Association has embarked on a program to put Class Crests in Alumni Hall. For those of you who have been there, the crests will hang on the vertical wall that separates the upper and lower seating areas. This is the walkway that rings the hall.

The crests will be polished, cast bronze. All Classes since 1906 (first one with a crest) will be represented. Rings for earlier Classes will be displayed as well. Each Class is being asked to put up $6,500 for this. We have the money in our accounts (separate from donations to the curtent fundraising). However, I am looking for the sense of the Class on this one. I recommend we support the endeavor Don't

want '77 to be one of the "missing." I'd like to ask that each company kind of "take a vote" and then someone get back to me. Part of the money goes to develop the mold for the crest (the crest is pretty largeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;approximately two feet by three feet). Part also goes to fund those Classes who no longer have living members and has been amortized across all of the "living" Classes. I anticipate a positive response.

Finally, the 25th year reunion is fast approaching. Soup and his committee have done a magnificent job of planning a great weekend. Now is the time to ensure that the Alumni Association has your curtent address. A mailing is due out shortly (actually, by the time this column reaches print you should have received it months ago) as well as lots of emails. Hope to see all who can make it there! Feel free to give me a call or email; 410-295-0089.

Rick also passed on news recently that we now have a fourth admiral in our Class! Our hearty congratulations go out to Joe Walsh, who is currently chief of staff, commander. Sub Forces, Lant Fleet, U.S. Stratcom Special Activities, Atlantic, Norfolk, VA. I'm sure you'll agree with Rick's first thought, "Seems like Sam, Pat, Dirk, and Joe now have a quomm to buy a round at the 25th!" Bravo Zulu from your Classmates!

Lee Geanuleas (co@port-royal.navy.mil), 11th Company, checked-in recently from the North Arabian Sea as commanding officer of PORT ROYAL ( C G - 7 3 ) and had this to

say:

We have been deployed for Operation Enduring Freedom as part of JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN-74) battle group since November. Out here from "77 are Chris Stathos (Chief of Staff ComCarGm Seven) and Phil Wisecup (commander Desron 21). Although we've all been busy, Phil, Chris, and I have been able to get together during my occasional visits to the carrier. Homeported in Pearl Harbor, PORT ROYAL has been a pleasure to command. Deploying two months ahead of schedule and mnning at flank speed across the Pacific to arrive in the North Arabian Sea, the men and woman of this crew have hit a grand-slam as air defense commander for Task Force 50.

We have maintained and managed a sensor and data link network over an area of one million square miles; stretching from Afghanistan, up to Iraq, and down to the Hom of Africa. In addition to theater air defense and providing shotgun coverage to STENNIS, we have operated with the warships of the global coalition against tertorism hunting al Qaeda at sea and in the air.

As we approach what we believe is the close of our time on station here, I can say it has, without doubt, been the most rewarding experience of my professional life. Responding at a time of crisis to defend our nation and serving with the officers and Sailors of this 10,000-ton diamond of a cmiser has been an extraordinary privilege. Our baule flag, which is a Navy blue flag with tile words "September 11th" in white, was made in Hong Kong en route, and has flown every day over PORT ROYAL as a reminder of what brought us here.

Also auached is a recent shot taken in Mina, Salman Bahrain of PORT ROYAL'S Wardroom celebrating our recently awarded Battie E. USNA grads in the Wardroom include CDR Mark Larabee '86 (now detached), LCDR Chris Sweeney '9L LT Chris Adams '96, ENS Liz McQuinn '00, and ENS Rob Rasamny '01. Embarked in PORT ROYAL witii the HSL-37 Det 1 Easyriders are LTJG Lisa Berberich '98 and LTJG Kent Hepler '98.

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works for Panamsat Corp while Dave works for EchoStar Communications (DISH Network).

EchoStar is in the process of acquiring Panamsat as part of its bid for Hughes Electronics (including DirecTV). Since they are slated to become one company later this year, both were sent to Canada for a business meeting involving Panamsat and a Canadian satellite company.

Dave currently lives in near Denver, CO, while Bob lives near Atianta, GA.

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'77; USNA Grads aboard PORT ROYAL in Bahrain A quarter century has passed too quickly and the ensign who barely knew a mnning fix from a running light, now counts sunsets and savors each passing day at sea. And only now do I appreciate what was written between the lines in our Sea Power text books and how special this business truly is. My wife, CDR Deborah Loftus, USN, (University of Florida '84) and I hope to see lots of '77 at the 25th reunion.

David Harding (david.harding@att.net) has been catching up with Classmates recently and had this to say: It was a rainy April night in Frederick, MD, but that didn't stop Tom Elmore, Robin Mickle, and me from descending upon Wanda and Mike Scott's house for an evening of poker and story swapping. Tom has been working for the federal govemment after finishing his five years on active duty. After their assignment to Istanbul. Tom, his wife, Linda, and their two children are now living in Hemdon, VA. Robin, his wife. MJ. and son, Jackson, are living in McLean, VA. Robin works at Lockheed-Martin, but recently moved his office to the Washington Navy Yard. Mike, Wanda, and their daughter, Jennifer, moved to Frederick from Las Vegas last year so Mike could take a job at NRC. It wasn't too long afterwards that Mike was recalled to active duty to NavSea. He's not sure when they're going to let him go! In spite of the fact that Robin took everyone's money home with him, it was an entirely successful operation. Many thanks to Wanda for putting up with the gathering. Rob Hansen had planned to join us, but had to cancel at the last minute. Rob recently moved to the Philadelphia area.

Living and working in Annapolis has its benefits for me. One of which is the occasional visit from Classmates as they come to visit the Academy. Earlier in April, CY. Smith (cysmith@zytex.com) came to town for an ovemight visit. He was here with a friend and the friend's son so the boy could see if he was interested in going to the Academy. I'm sure that CY. did an excellent job in presenting the Academy's finer points. We were able to have Mongolian barbeque and catch up on what's going on. CY. and his wife are enjoying life in Brazelton, GA. CY. had developed a system that transmits data and video from race cars for display on TV broadcasts. I heard that Cliff Cooksey was even enlisted once to help set the system up at one of the NASCAR races. CY. said that Cliff did a passable job and would be allowed to help again! CY. had the opportunity to sell this start-up business and now it's being used routinely at race tracks. CY. is now on to his next high-tech, racing-related venture,

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but I think I should keep mum about it until he publicly launches it. Trust me, it sounds like a great idea!

Ray Coulombe (coulorf@aol.com) and his wife, Fatia, visited town earlier this year, too.

Ray is doing engineering/management consulting work and has to travel a lot to be at client's plants. We were joined at dinner by friends, relatives, and by the long-missing Mathew Falls, who now lives in Ellicott City, MD. Mathew moved to Maryland from California about a year ago and seems to be enjoying life on the East Coast.

Jay Mackercher (jmackerc@sanjacinto. navy.mil) had some interesting change of command news: Craig Langman (langman5@earthlink.net) and 1 enjoyed an experience that few have the opportunity to participate in...turning over command of a major warship between Classmates. Craig completed a very successful tour that included combat ops in the Persian Gulf during 2001. Craig was instrumental in continuing SAN JACINTO'S (CG-56) remarkable string of nine consecutive Battle E's. On 25 January 2002, I relieved Craig at a ceremony in downtown Norfolk's Nauticus Museum while SAN JACINTO was completing a shipyard availability. Brad McDonald was in attendance to keep our tall tales in check. Both of us enjoyed huge turnouts from our families and Mends. Craig is now working on the Joint Staff.

SAN JACINTO is in early portion of the work-up cycle and will be available for deployment later this year.

Craig Langman and Jay Mackercher "cuuing-up" at their change of command ceremony From the small world department: Bob Vogel (robert.vogel@ 1977.usna.com) recentiy ran into Dave Bair on a business trip to Canada. Bob

Bob Vogel and Dave Bair at their chance meeting in Canada Henry Brus (Brus.Henry@hq.navy.mil)

wanted to let everyone know where he disappeared to: For those of you with whom I have not corresponded recently, I apologize for "dropping off the face of the Earth" (as one of you commented). For the last four months (January through April), 1 have been living a day-to-day, watch-to-watch existence as a member of the Navy Command Center Crisis Action Team.

The NCC CAT, or "Navy CAT" as it is also known, was re-established after the September 11th attacks. 1 was a "replacement on indefinite loan" to the Command Center. I completed my temporary duty on 3 May 2002 when a replacement for me was finally found and trained. I am now back at the "regular job" that I was originally sent to the Navy Headquarters Staff (OpNav) to do.

For the foreseeable future, I am the joint projects officer of the Navy Modeling and Simulation Management Office. We are a part of OpNav N6â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Space and Information Warfare, but don't write that down anywhere because the staff is reorganizing as I type this, and tomortow it could (probably will) be something else. For now, it's good to be out of the "five-sided wind tunnel" and back in an office with windows (not just Microsoft Windows), even if my view is only the US-1 exit ramp to Reagan National Airport. More later; in the meantime, be safe.

Dave Aland retired on 24 June 2002 at the Navy Memorial in Washington, DC. His parting comment in his note to me was, "I don't know how many of us remain on active duty, and I am sorry to decrement that population by one more, but should anyone know of a company looking for a retired 0-6 with a portfolio as an assistant CIO and senior IT management skills, let me know." Best of luck to Dave in the civilian world!

Class Communication Tom "Soup" Campbell (Tom.Campbell@ longandfoster.com) has a few words to say about our upcoming reunion: It's been 25 years! Our 25th reunion will be held Thursday, 19 September through Sunday, 22 September 2002. During this time, we will not only celebrate our graduation from the Naval Academy, but the achievements, blessings, and friendships in our lives since we left.

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All '77ers should feel free to attend the reunion, whether you graduated or not! We want everyone here to reminisce about old times, re-discover our alma mater and the changes since our time, and renew those precious friendships that time might have helped slip away.

We have reserved a block of 200 rooms at the Annapolis Waterfront Marriott (410-268-7555) and 75 rooms at the Sheraton Barcelo in Parole (410-266-3131). You should call now for reservations (if you haven't already).

The reunion check-in will be taking place all day on Friday at the Martiott Waterfront in downtown Annapolis, and we will also be hosting a Golf Toumament on Friday moming. Tom McKee (tmckee@combinednow.com) is coordinating the golf toumament; so please contact him to sign-up for it and obtain the details about the cost and the schedule. Note that you will not be able to sign up for the golf toumament using the online registration form, which is described below.

On Friday, 20 September, we will have a dinner dance at the Martiott Waterfront beginning at 7:30 p.m. Due to space limitations, the dinner dance is limited to a total of 600 Class members and guests, so it is only open to the members of the Class of '77 and one adult guest. The tailgate party on Saturday will begin at 10 a.m., and there are no limitations on the number of guests that can attend, but every person over the age of seven must purchase a ticket. The tailgate party will be prepared by a premier Annapolis caterer, Tom O'Leary, who will provide a wonderful spread of food and a tmck full of beer. Look for the big tent under the blue USNA '77 helium balloon and you'll find a bunch of partying folks underneath.

There are several packages available for the dinner dance and the tailgate party. The Weekend Package includes the dinner dance and the tailgate party. The cost per person is $ 150 until 30 June, after which the price will increase to $160. The tailgate only package price is $60 per person (under 7 is free) until 30 June, after which the price will increase to $65 per person. Football tickets for the Navy vs. Northwestem game are purchased separately and can be ordered through the Naval Academy Athletic Association (800-US4-NAVY). Saturday evening is open for company get-togethers, or whatever else you'd like to do, and we've made no "official" plans for Sunday, but encourage everyone to attend the religious service of their choice and possibly hook-up with other Classmates for one of the wonderful bmnches in Annapolis.

Registration for the "Great-Class-of-7725thYear Reunion" can be done online in the Alumni Only section of the USNAAA web site (www.usna.com). You must register in two distinct places; The first is to update your profile with the Alumni Association, and the second is to sign-up for your Reunion package. You can also order selected reunion memorabilia online through www.usnaclassstore.com/ 77store.html. Note that all memorabilia and merchandise orders will be mailed directiy to you rather than having you pick it up at the reunion. If you have any questions, please contact me at 703-293-6368. See you at the reunion!

For those of you who really like Homecoming events and plan to be in Annapolis for the "official" USNA Homecoming Weekend from 27-29 September 2002, which is one week after our reunion, you might be interested in attending the All Classes Homecoming Party which will be

held on Friday, 27 September from 5-8 p.m. in Alumni Hall. Believe it or not, you can also signup for this event online via the USNA AA web site at www.usna.com/Events. If you prefer the old-fashioned methods, you can mail-in one of the forms that are located in Shipmate or call the Alumni Association's Events Coordinator, Kathy deCamara at 410-263-4448, ext. 200.

In case you didn't attend last year's party, here are some of the highlights (from the Alumni Association's promotional information, of course): Alumni were welcomed by members of the USNAAA staff, stocked bars, and abundant buffets, and guests enjoyed a slide show highlighting the faces of Midshipmen past and present. The Naval Academy Pipes and Dmms Corps kicked-off the evening's program as they proceeded to the stage in full regalia. Alumni Association President and CEO, George P. Watt Jr. '73 and USNA Commandant, RADM Samuel Locklear '77 followed, each providing a brief greeting to all assembled. The Barbershop Quartet of the Men's Glee Club, the Sirens of the Women's Glee Club, the Skivs, and the USNA Cheerleaders all gave outstanding performances that were well received by every guest. Surrounded by the banners of the various year groups that were displayed throughout the hall, guests rose from their seats, placed their hands over their hearts and sang Navy Blue & Gold, which provided a fitting conclusion to the evening's program. Hope to see you there!

Closing Remarks Lots of news and information this month, but the big news is still our reunion. Don't forget to sign-up early for all of the events that you'd like to attend, and be prepared to have an enjoyable weekend with lots of good friends. See you next month! â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Bob Sanderson

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Pres: Arch Griffin Sec'y; Vince Balderrama 45 Little Fawn Drive, Shelton, CT 06484 e; VBalderrama@Sikorsky.com Class web site: http://usnal978.org

Drew again graciously opened their home to Classmates and family and did another wonderful job hosting the event. Among the attendees were Ray Luevano, Dennis Reilly, Scott Eckert, Wendy and Terry O'Brien, Mark James, Jim Degree, Arch Griffin, Sue and Joe Martin, Gina and Steve Ferree. Arch's son, Jeff Griffin '04, Gini King and her friend, Jim McKinney also attended. Terry is commanding Amphib Squadron TWO. As for RADM (sel) Rich, his change of command at Southem Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command in Charleston was 15 July. The next month he was to attend a New Flag Officers Conference (knife and fork stuff) in Washington before he heads to Hawaii and a 23 August CoC out there at Pacific Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command. Ray Luevano (raymoon@mirapoint.com) spotted a vehicle with USNA ego-plates "DM 78" but it couldn't have been Drew's with the "1 love the Army" and "Go Army" posters taped to the rear of the car. (Sorry, Ray, but the image didn't come out as well in resolution so it looks like Drew may have lucked out, um, if that was his car.) While in Williamsburg, Ray attended Jim Fiorelli's graduation and retirement ceremonies. Yes, that wasn't a typo. Jim finished number one in both the Regent University School of Government and Law School. Jim will be clerking for Justice Haskell, a Virginia Supreme Court Justice for a year in Richmond. Jan and the boys will be following to there once they rent the house in Virginia Beach. If anyone knows of someone who'd like to rent five-bedroom, two and a half bath brick ranch on a half acre in Virginia Beach, fiilly fumished, give them a call (I mean, zap me an email and I'll pass out their phone number). On the other hand, if you know anyone who has a fumished place to rent in Richmond that would be helpful too. The retirement was from the Navy. Besides Ray, George Altamero (left USNA but retired from USN), Ray "Uncle Toad" MUton, and Vince Belleza were also there. He added that VADM and Mrs. Holder joined the grad party and retirement ceremony. Admiral Holder was 2nd Co Company Officer during our stay at USNA. He's currently J-4 on the JCS staff. His presence was very classy move.

This scribe's life is one of feast or famine.

Right now it's a feast as you've responded to my pleas for mail with tons of email, phone calls, and yes, even that rare piece of stationary correspondence. All this supplemented with the a few more "running intos." Please bear with me as I chomp my way through this banquet. It'll be a couple of months for me to get most of the news into Shipmate. What's say I not waste any more of my limited space and get down to it.

In promotions. Rich Cellon is joined in this year's flag selections by Jeff Fowler, Mel Williams, and Bill Timme. One of our Class Chaplainsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Reverend, CDR Al "Blues" Baker, is now. Reverend, CAPT Al. Rudy Escher also picked up captain on the '03 Reserve list. Rudy drills as the CO of NR CSS Det 408 in Atianta.

Drew Mulhare's Annual Class of '78 Golf Tournament and Barbeque at Ford's Colony in Williamsburg was another success. Cheri and Ray, George Altamoro and Ray Milt

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RADM (select) Cellon and caddy (Ray) On 7 June, Andy Mohler (MohlerRA ©navair.navy.mil) fleeted up and took command of Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division, Orlando, FL. The command is the principle Navy R&D and acquisition command for allttainingsystems (air, surface, and subsurface).

They are also the Human Performance Cell for the CNO's Task Force Excel. Even better, Larry McCracken, is Andy's new XO. That's a onetwo punch if ever I saw one!

at Ford's Colony in Williamsburg in May 1999.

They were in the final stages of training in DC, before heading to India where Eric was slated to be the Naval Attach6 in Delhi. Glenn Flanagan assumed command on 10 May in Norfolk. Cindy and Chuck Hefren and their only child, Isabella, live in Tallahassee, FL. (It's Cindy's hometown.)

Chuck works for the Florida Legislature as a Senior Auditor Supervisor. In recent years he's picked up the tennis racket again. Nowadays he's playing competitive tennis in several adult leagues. Chuck sent in a photo of Isabella and himself taken at Disney World this spring. He looks pretty fit to me so Isabella's future suitors better beware—the old man can still run a court and he swings a mean racket!

Chuck and Isabella Hefren On a sadder note, in April, 22nd Company was hit especially hard by the loss of two fine men Bill "Wild BiU" Terry and Tom "TJ" Harper.

Bill Terry had suffered a head injury in an accident several years ago. Around March of this year he suffered a stroke which affected his left side— but he had been improving and coming along well according to his wife, Janet. As they were Andy Mohler and Lamy McCracken leaving some friends' house on Thursday Bob Schwaneke transferred from evening, 25 April, Bill collapsed. He never reComSixthFlt in June to be Commanding Officer gained consciousness. The funeral was held of NavTrans—Naval Transportation Support Wednesday, 1 May, in Bill's hometown of Center in Norfolk, VA. It's one of those Pork Traverse City, MI. Bill and Janet were relatively Chop commands. The CoC was scheduled for newlyweds having gotten married about two 19 July. Another interesting factoid Bob passed years ago. Bill and Janet have a 5-year-old daughon was that Larry Price recently retired. Larry ter, Jordan, from Janet's first marriage, and their is currently the acting executive director at little boy, Jacob, was just bom last August. Janet NavTrans. So like Andy and Larry in was compiling an album of photos and memoOrlando, there'll be another Navy site with '78 ries of Bill. I'm sure she and his children would appreciate any memories you may want to add. at the one-two slots.

Dennis Reilly (SMTP: dreilly@backweb.com) Carol and Mike Duncan met Janet last year. That has been working diligently to keep tabs and was when she and Bill were in OKC for medical update the whereabouts of 22nd Company. He's care for Janet's daughter, Jordan (5). Mike had been getting some help from everyone in re- been impressed by Janet—and wrote that he sponse to plea for "steers." Jorge Ortega found her "a sweet lady—just right for Wild Bill. (jbortega@prodigy.net) clarified that Tony It was really nice to see him in love." Many of Balestrini (tbalestrini@barrick.com) is alive and you will smile as you reflect on Mike's comment well. Tony is now retired from the Navy. Jorge that "as characters go they didn't get much more believed he was putting all of his anti-terrorism interesting than Bill." That same smile will reexperience to good use as a security expert for a main as you likely are nodding in affirmation of mining company in Pem named Barrick. It was Mike's last comment that "As much as Bill 1 thought Chuck Bouquardez was flying for a oved Traverse City, MI, I know he'll love govemment agency in Florida, Ken Green might heaven more." Later tonight, I'll follow Dave be at Calvert Cliffs; Clark Goodlett's last known Schuman's recommendation that in memory of fix was in Califomia; Tom Johnson's was at Bill, instead of raising a toast to him, I'll have a NavAir (circafiveyears ago). Bill Larimore was nice big bowl of ice cream! Won't you have a flying for FedEx out of Florida, Earl Mosely was scoop or two with me? Yes, Bill would really working for Hallmark Cards and living in New appreciate that.

Jersey, John Whatley was believed to be living Earlier that month, on 12 April, at 11:45 a.m., in Carey and flying for American Airlines; Bill Tom Harper passed away after a long and valTerry (Must be in Michigan). Dennis had two iant fight with various health complications from email addresses for Eric Nelson, but wasn't sure his heart surgery three years ago. Anyone wantthey were still valid. He recalled that the last time ing to know more can drop me an email and I'll he saw Eric, he and his wife, Anita, played golf forward explanations from Phil Nelson '77.

Shipmate, July-August 2002

Suffice it to say that TJ died peacefully and that his life was one of victory. Tom lived all his life as his entitled book, / Choose to Fight. The challenges that life presented him, from his testicular cancer during Plebe Year, to his heart attack in '89 and later pulmonary complications, operations and illnesses, were always met with courage, strength, and resolve. Life to Tom was something to savor and nothing was to deny him of the chance to sample every morsel—from success in business and involvement in community, to that most delectable fruits of life—his family.

Tom left behind his wife, Lynn, and their four boys. (Bill a Navy Dentist (LT) stationed at MCAS Cherry Point. (Bill and his wife, Lori, were expecting their first child in June or July.).

Adam (12th grade) (Adam, a very good athlete, will attend JMU next fall and has aspirations to play football.) Nathan (10th grade), and Phillip (8th grade). (Nathan and Phillip are also both very good athletes and are active in football, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, and golf.) They didn't have a funeral for Tom. Instead, a week later they had, as Lynn put it bravely, "a Celebration of his life." She went on to say what she envisioned when Tom walked through those gates of heaven. "He was greeted by Steve Scott, with football in hand, an Academy friend of Tom's who was killed in a Navy airplane accident many years ago. Tom stood tall, spread his arms out, took one heck of a deep breath and then said, 'Let's play.' After the football game and a great meal, they headed for the basketball court."

It sounds cliche, and it probably is, but then again I guess all cliches are based on the realities of life. But the cliche and the reality of life is that it continues on, doors close, doors open, life begets death and vice versa, there's constantly a renewal. It's that circle and balance thing. Our retirements give way to new commissions, like Bob Fallon's newly graduated and commissioned twin daughters, ENS Lauren Fallon '02 and ENS Keely Fallon '02. And the void of our passing is filled with new life, like the 19 April birth of Abigail Grace to Anne and Tim Hanifen and the 8 May birth of Olivia Grace to Pam and Rudy Escher.

Whew.. .I'll just reflect a littie and just let the simplicity and the profundity of that reality speak for itself. I gotta go. I have a bowl of ice cream I have to go get, remember?

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Pres; LCDR Sean Gate, USN (Ret.) e: sean.cate@1979.usna.com Sec'y: LCDR John "Wiz" Withers, USN (Ret.) 22445 Bluebird Court, Leonardtown, MD 20650 h: 301-997-1980; w; 301-342-4936 exL 156 e: (h) WithersJ7@starpower.net; (w) WithersJD@navair.navy.mil Greetings, '79!

"Hot time, summer in the city, back o' my neck gettin' dirty and gritty..."

Yep, it's warm out there! Lotsa heat, lotsa humidity, but not lotsa rain. You expect heat and humidity when you live in the mid-Atlantic region, but this drought? As an aviator, I never thought I would look forward to seeing rain so much. It has been .yo dry (how dry is it?) that the spiders keep building their webs in my rain gage.

Sounds like a bad Johnny Carson line, doesn't it? I have the same poor jokes that he had, but our incomes are slightly different. So far!

I was cmising along toward work a couple of days ago when I happened to see a "Back to School Sale" sign. Back to school? Is summer more than half gone already? It wasn't that long ago that I was dragging the grill out of the storage shed (and cleaned out the spider webs). It was my annual "You need to get out there and do those things you said you would do this summer" moment. I mean, there's still some golf to play, weekend trips to take, boats to sail...But before I get focused on "Back to School," let's go back a couple of months to "School's Out".

Last May, just one week prior to the 23rd anniversary of our graduation from Canoe U. the Class of 2002 hit die fleet. "While a big day in their hves, this was also an historic event for the Class of '79: Genrtemen, we have a legacy. The night before 2002's graduation, Steve Smith (sesmith @titanceg.com) sent out the following email: Because all you guys have been "uncles" for the past 21 years, I just want to take a moment and brag about your "niece." Tomortow morning 22nd Company and '79's first legacy graduates and gets her commission. Becky Smith '02 will toss her hat in the after a far more successful four years on the Severn than mine (which was not hard to do, by the way). Becky rowed crew, sang in the Catholic choir and Glee club while a Mid (all those things you can do when you are not on academic probation!) and eamed a Cox scholarship for French language skills. She departs for two months TAD at the U.S. Embassy in Paris Saturday night! Tough, huh? She reports to SWOS in Newport in September and gets to her first ship, WHIDBEY ISLAND, in Littie Creek, VA, (her first choice) in the spring. Needless to say Liz and I are very proud. I will stop bragging now. I hope this note finds all of you well.

Accompanying this announcement was the following from our Class President, Sean Cate: I have met Becky a couple of times, and it is a pleasure to know that she is one of many tmly great people who will soon be leading our Navy. We couldn't ask for a better legacy, and how ironic that thefirstoffspring of the "Omnes Viri" Class to graduate is female!

For Steve, please pass along the best wishes of all '79ers as we take a vicarious thrill in seeing 150

her lead the way for the next generation. Best wishes and good luck (Bon Chance!) to Becky.

I also want to add my personal congratulations to Becky, Liz, and Steve. Best wishes to Becky for a highly successful and fulfilling career!

There's just one problem with all of this: I still don't think we're old enough to have kids in the fleet. Maybe this is that "'You Need To Get Out There and Do Those Things You Said You Would Do Before You Turned 4 5 " moment that my brothers told me about. Nah, that's still years away...isn't it?

Well, the Smith family is quite a difficult act to follow, but we have several Classmates who are up to the task. First up is an excerpt from the 4 April edition of Business Wire, which reports that Bob Tata (btata@hunton.com) was one of 15 attorneys elected to partnership by Hunton & Williams, a major U.S. law firm with a significant intemational presence. Bob is a member of the Litigation, Intellectual Property and Antitmst Team in Norfolk, VA. The article mentions that his practice includes business and general litigation, intellectual property and patent litigation, products Uability and warranty litigation, labor and employment law, admiralty and maritime litigation and advice work, telecommunications litigation, business torts, franchising litigation, unfair competition, covenants not to compete, alcoholic beverage industry defense and personal injury and wrongful death defense in federal and state courts.

Bob received his MBA from Old Dominion University in 1986, and received his law degree from the University of Virginia in 1989.

I received a quick email from Bob after this article came out. He told me that last spring he joined up with Bob Leszczynski and Herb Wilson and headed over to Charlottesville, VA, to attend George Welsh's retirement party at UVA. Also, his sources say that Phil McConkey was due to get married about the same time. Sean Cate passes that he is still waiting for his invitation to the wedding. I'm sure it's "in the mail."

And in more Business Wire news: Larry Kihlstadius was appointed vice president of the Employment Process Solutions business of Spherion Outsourcing Group, a company that provides recmitment, outsourcing and technology services. He will be responsible for strategy development and for executing the sales and operational direction for the Employment Process Solution business within the group. With 20 years of experience in sales, human resources and operations environments, Larry joined Spherion from TMP Worldwide®, where he was executive vice president responsible for operations and sales in the Southeast. According to the article, "While at TMP, he successfully transitioned the business unit to a new organizational model while achieving profitability within only six months. He also held management positions at various companies including Staffmark®, Randstad Staffing®...He also completed advanced management studies at Harvard Business School and is certified in Six Sigma facilitation from the Juran Institute." Great going, guys!

A couple of weeks ago I was sitting at my desk, writing an extensive discussion on the rotor coast down characteristics of the Army OH-58D helicopter (ZZZZzzzzz...), when my phone rang. On

the other end was Pax River alum Scott Bruce (sbruce@avericon.com). Scott called to say that he and the family had left Connecticut and retumed to Southem Maryland. He's now working his own company, AVERICON, L.L.C, and is out shaking the bushes for Navy contracts.

Lauri and the kids are doing well. Amie (15) will be a high school junior in the fall, and Nicholas (13) just completed the seventh grade. Scott promised a follow-up email, and he was as good as his word. The entire email is quoted here for your information and enjoyment: "Wiz—Thanks for the great phone call. Nowget back to work] Keep up the good work on the column. Scott" Ah, my adoring public. Seriously, thanks, Scott, for the call. Looking forward to seeing you around the base!

This month I had the extremely good fortune of hearing from Companymate (and Plebe Year roommate) Gary Rossi (garyrossi@csmind.com), checking in from one of my favorite cities, San Diego. After a few pleasantries, Gary had the following update: Now for the latest—I have left Booz. 1 have launched my own business and organizational performance excellence coaching, consulting and training firm. I am also affiliated and am a principal with the Centre for Strategic Management. It just happens that the Centre's founder is a member of the Class of '68 (Steve Haines '68). It is amazing, we do all stick together.

Jana and the children are great. Jana is in her second year as our children's elementary school PTA president. Amanda is 10 is doing great in school and is very successful at tap dancing.

AJ is also doing great in school (they both love education) and a very diverse athlete; he plays soccer, roller hockey, baseball, and basketball.

If you hear of anyone looking to start their Baldrige journey please refer them to me. I am curtentiy working with four clients in education and business with their Baldrige joumey.

Have a great weekend.

Now I have to admit, I had absolutely no idea what a "Baldrige Journey" was, so I surfed through the Centre for Sttategic Management's web site. In the process, I came across Gary's bio, which I thought was rather interesting. Tums out that Gary "is the Centre's Practice Leader for Performance Excellence and Process Improvement (PI). His ten-years experience in performance excellence and PI comes from serving on the Board of Examiners for the Hawaiian Quality Award, the Presidential Quality Award (PQA) and the Califomia Award for Performance Excellence (CAPE). He is a CAPE Senior Examiner, Trainer and Examiner Mentor. He also coaches and edits performance excellence and quality award applications. Gary serves as an American Society for Quality (ASQ) Senior Member and an intemationally Certified Quality Manager. He holds a Master of Arts in Management with an emphasis in Total Quality Management (TQM). Gary.. .completed 20 years of service as a Naval Officer leading Naval Special Warfare (Frogman/SEAL) and Bomb Disposal Teams. Additionally, Gary served as a Team Leader for the Navy's Pacific Fleet Total Quality Intemal Consulting Team that ttained, consulted, and coached Navy organizations located on the west coast to as far as Japan, Korea, and Australia in TQM."

Shipmate, July-August 2002

That's awesome, Gary! Congratulations, and glad to hear things are going so well for you!

And for those of you out there who would like to find out more about what Gary's up to, drop him an email or call him at 858-538-7988,1 also recommend checking out the Centte's web site at www.csmintl.com.

This must be the month for Fourth Batt, for Gary's note came was soon followed by one from 22nd Company's Mario Bladuell bladuell @telocity.com. Mario writes the following from downtown Manhattan (is there an uptown Manhattan?)"

Dear Wiz, 1 have been living in Manhattan since May of 1997, after spending the prior 14 years in Germany. 1 always enjoyed reading my Shipmate (whenever it would reach me), and as geuing older makes one sentimental, the thought began to work on me that, after many years in self-imposed exile, I should break down and venture to reestablish contact with my Classmates.

Hannelore, my German wife of 18 years (recent anniversary, not her age) is an investment banker here, and in the curtent market, frustrated to tears. As for me, after ten years in business development and project management in aviation services with a major German airline, I decided to strike out on my own, which requires a lot of teeth gritting, perseverance, and embracing uncertainty. It's not unlike Plebe Summer, come to think of it. I've even had a few close bmshes with success, but the Big Apple is still bobbing without a visible scratch from me, yet.

We love living in New York City, but it can be tough on the ego. especially if your accomplishments aren't stacked up as high as the condos here. On the afternoon that Dan Bursch launched into space on his curtent mission, I had just settled into the three-midnight shift as a volunteer, sweeping the floor of the Salvation Army cafeteria tent at ("in") Ground Zero.

As I compared the relative trajectories of our careers I can't say I wouldn't have traded places with him, were life as easy as that. At the same time, what I saw, heard, and witnessed all around me in those months laid bare the vanity of my discontent.

Like the rest of us I'm keen on moving on to the next thing, but while that is happening I'd like to extend an invitation to '79ers who may be passing through our great city to call and say hi. It would simply be fun to have a cup of coffee, redeem the time, and see if I'm the only one without a hairline. My mobile number 646732-0138. In any case all the best to you guys.

Thanks for the great email, Mario! I have this feehng that it's only a matter of time before New York takes notice of you. I always admire someone with the courage to strike out one their own.

You can do it! Looking forward to hearing about your successes in the coming months.

The barrage of email from 22nd Company continues with this update from Kirk Michealson (michealson@attbi.com): I guess after 20 plus years in the Navy, September 11th affected me a lot more than I thought. When the aUack happened, I felt 1 needed to be doing something for the military, but my only qualifications were driving ships and doing analysis. Today, there are more ship drivers than ships, so that wasn't an option, and 1 just "sluffed off the analysis idea. However, the more I thought about it, the more I felt it was right for me to go back to doing defense/ military analyses.

Shipmate, July-August 2002

As a result, Friday, 31 May is my last day at Capital One. On Monday, 17 June, I'm returning to the defense arena as a manager. Maritime Analysis for Whitney, Bradley & Brown, Inc. (WBB). WBB is a small business with about 75 consultants, mostly aviators. I will be one of the few with surface Navy experience.

My new manager plans to use me in several areas, but the first couple of projects he potentially has planned for me are:l. The Coast Guard's Deep Water Recapitalization Study for Homeland Defense; 1. will be one of two analysts doing modeling and simulation for the largest force modernization ever undertaken by the Coast Guard; 2. An Aviation Mine-Countermeasures Project; no details yet; 3. Training in the Six Sigma disciplines; to use me as a consultant for other companies; 4. Training; basic analysis topics to non-analysts (starting with Navy recruiters).

We will maintain our home in Richmond for at least a year. I have an apartment about five minutes from my office up in NOVA (it's also about five minutes from Tyson's Corner Mall).

If you are up in the area, let me know. We may be able to get together for lunch. 703-448-6081 exL 192.

Best of luck. Kirk! I know that one of my biggest challenges of post-retirement employment was finding something as personally fulfilling as my "previous life."

Based on any number of conversations I've had with Alumni in the last few months. Kirk's desire to contribute toward our country's current military efforts is by no means unique. Sometimes it's sought after, as in Kirk's case. In other cases, our country's call for action is a littie less voluntary, at least at the outset, but is by no means less satisfying. Here's a "for instance": while attending a tailgater at Navy's Spring Sports Fest, I bumped into still another 22nd Company guy, Skip Krause (krause.skip@hq.navy.mil). Skip and the family had been living near Mobile, AL, for the last several years. Skip was involved in business and still active in the Reserve. Then one day, while thinking about nothing in particular, he received "the" phone call, the one recalling him to active duty for a year. So leaving the family in the Deep South, he headed off toward the Beltway.

Skip is currently the deputy of the Fleet Training Branch, located at the Puzzle Palace. The work is actually interesting, he says, and he's glad to be contributing in some small way to the ongoing action against terrorism. One nice thing about being a Reserve captain, he says, is that he can "tell it like it is." He frequentiy finds himself in the role of asking the unpopular questions. Paraphrasing my notes. Skip says that there are some hard issues that are convenient to ignore, but need to be discussed. He's not motivated by fitness reports ("they're not gonna promote me, and if they fire me, I'll just go home to my family!"), so he can play the role of honest broker.

Another example is this note from Pete Kurzenhauser (pkurzenhauser@cox.net), whose ears must have been buming after my reference to him a few months back. Pete writes: I've been meaning to write to you about having been recalled to active duty after September 11th, just took awhile to get around to it. I was working in the telecom business for the past few years after joining a startup company making ATM access multiplexer switches, which subsequently got bought by Lucent Technologies. Life was very good. Well, if you

haven't been confined to Diego Garcia or on Mars for the past two years, you know that the telecom business was particularly creamed in the great market unpleasantness. So, the opportunity to be recalled and do something worthwhile towards catching the scumballs that attacked us appealed to me, and after letting it be known to the organization to which I was providing some technical assistance and exercise planning as a Reservist, they put me on their recall list, and starting in November, I was back on Active Duty for a year (or more?).

That organization is the Central MASINT (measurement and signatures intelligence) Organization, which is very much in the middle of the hunt fortertorists in Afghanistan, as well as the rest of the world. Very interesting business, due to the use of leading edge technologies, remote sensing, and techniques for deriving and identifying the signatures of many phenomenon that can tell us about what's going on "down there." I'm finally getting to put to use some of that nuclear engineering I studied, lo, those many years ago in Rickover Hall!

As with the intelligence community in general, we are also working closely with the new Office of Homeland Security to apply intelligence and technology to interdict bad guys and suspicious materials.

After being glad to get out of the Navy in 1987,1 never thought I'd be happy to be back in, but I am now proud to have the opportunity to be serving again when it really counts. If anyone wants to get hold of me either personally, or in relation to MASINT, my phone numbers are; (w) 703-907-1928, (h) 703-759-4413.

Omnes Viri, And so many thanks to Pete, Skip, Kirk, and countless others out there who have once again answered our country's callâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in whatever form.

You are all Class acts! May God bless you and keep you and your families safe. Once again, I'm reminded of how privileged I am to be a Navy Grad and member of the Class of '79.

Well, gang, that's gonna do it for this month.

Huge "thank yous" to all of you who have taken time to send a few words this way. Before I hit the "send" button, I wanted to close with this.

I've mentioned this here before, perhaps a bit prematurely. One of the things that September 11th taught us was the importance of reaching a large group of folks in a short time. And now, through the hard work of several volunteers led

by Colin O'Neill, we have a functional Class web site. Colin has changed the format around quite a bit, added several new areas, and revamped the rest. Right now there are any number of links and articles about Classmates in the news, class projects, etc. For example, you can read the testimony of Steve "Coolie" Voetsch, CO of CVW-1, as he briefed congress upon his wing's retum from Operation Enduring Freedom.

You can also find out how to order online from the Mid Store. Soon you'll start seeing info on our upcoming 25th reunionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it's only a couple of years away!

Plans for several new features are in the offing. We'll be adding a Class notes section and loads of photos. Colin is currentiy looking into setting up a "Classmate-only" section, where we can list email addresses and other contact info for those who want to network or just get caught up with old friends. So please, take a few moments and review the site. Don't be hesitant to offer up any ideas on how you think it can be 151

improved. I'm actively soliciting photos for posting on the site, so if you have any at all, please send them my way. Thanks, Colin, for everything you're doing in your role as webmaster. That job is challenging enough, but the poor guy has to put up with me as well! Good thing we sandblowers stick together!

One final quick note: Sean Cate asked me to pass that his new email address is scan.cate@ 1979.usna.com. Sean's taking advantage of a free email-forwarding service offered by the USNA Alumni Association. If you're tired of sending out emails to your entire address book every time you change jobs or ISPs, you can now register for your free address. You can then configure it to send your incoming emails to any current address you choose. Changing ISPs? Just change the "send to" address—no need to blast emails to the world. For more details, check out the "Hot Items" section of the Class web site.

Guys, I'm outta space. Enjoy the rest of your summer - and don't forget to send those all-important vacation photos! See you all again after Labor Day. Omnes Viri! —Wiz

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Pres; Tim Kobosko Sec'y; CDR Joseph A. Grace Jr., USNR 15 Allard Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70119 h; 504-486-9040; w: 504-539-9255 fi 504-539-9257; e: joe.grace@1980.usna.com Class web site: http://www.USNA1980.org Hot, hot, hot—that's what we're going through here in New Orleans. It's one of the two seasons that we have here—hot and summer! The Plebes are getting ready to go to the Academy and a new year is getting ready to start for a whole new group of Midshipmen. Please note the new email: joe.grace@ 1980.usna.com.

In May I had the privilege of attending the Board of Tmstees meeting in Annapolis. I attended as a Chapter president representing the Gulf South Alumni Association. It was an enlightening two days. I genuinely feel that the Alumni Association is in great hands with George Watt '73, the President and CEO of USNA AA and Foundation, and the Trustees. Our own Tim Kobosko is doing a great job as the director of Alumni Information Management.

There are some significant changes coming about and I think that we're on the right track.

One of the best things to come along is Class Mail. This is an email forwarding service that the Alumni Association is providing to all of the Life Members. The way that it works is that you go to the web site (www.usna.com) and go into the "Alumni Only" section. It will ask you for a user name and password. If you have never been on before, your info to get in is on the label for your latest Shipmate magazine. Once you enter your profile, you can enter an email address that you would like to use for life. Your email will be a user name followed by @ 1980.usna.com. You get to choose your user name. For example, mine is joe.grace @ 1980.usna.com. It could have been amazing@1980.usna.com or anything else that 152

I choose as long as no one else in our Class has chosen that prefix or user name. I recommend that you put your first name.last name so that everyone is consistent, but that's your choice. It will ask you for the email address that you would like all mail forwarded to—which means it could be your office account, your AOL account or any ISP email account that you choose. Please check it out—it's a great way to keep one email for the rest of time.

There is also a big push to get every Alumni to become a Life Member of the Alumni Association. If you are not a Life Member (we have a high percentage), then please consider becoming one. If you know of Alumni who are not Life Members, please encourage them to join too. It helps us all. There is a great deal more information, so if you would like to know more, call Tim or me and we'll fill you in.

Here is a note from our new Vice President, Lyie Burnham about Class Elections, which were done on line: Here are the results of the Class election: President—Tim Kobosko Vice President—Lyle Bumham Secretary—Joe Grace Treasurer—Scott Bethman If you have questions or want to know exact vote counts, please let me know.

The By Laws call for us to serve for a term of five years following the election. I think I speak for all of us when I say that we all are honored to serve and (though we often check to see if we are sane?) and will continue to do our best to do whatever it takes to make our Class the greatest Class of all time.

On to the Mail Bag The first note came in from Mark Vaughan (mbassv@yahoo.com) who wrote: It's been a while since I have checked in. 1 retired from the Navy last summer (1 September). My last assignment was in Naples Italy on the ComFAirMed staff (along with Greg Miller). Great duty and highly recommend it.

After the typical airline search, I was hired by FedEx and started with them in July. I am working as a DC-10 flight engineer and just started teaching in the Flight Training Dept. I met Rick Ryan in the instmctor indoc—Rick retired last year as well and lives in the area. We moved to the Memphis area last year and just bought a house. Any and all Classmates are welcome if they are ever in the area: 545 King Oaks Cove, Collierville, TN 38017; 901-850-1793.

35th Company checked in through Dan Nagao (dnagao @ maximumhr.com); Dan Nagao checking in for 35th Company.

Unfortunately, not a lot to update, but did have a great telephone conversation with Jeff Briggs.

"Briggseye" is living in a small town in westem Pennsylvania. He's a physics teacher, and much to my surprise, the varsity basketball coach. The former I can see, but the latter? Man has no game; no shot, no rebounding skills for a six-footer, a two inch vertical jump, passing ability of World B. Free, and the defensive prowess of Emie "No D" DiGregorio. I guess I'd ask all of '80 to say prayers for Briggseye's team—they'll need it!

Briggseye also told me his wife, Cindy, just completed a 150 mile bike-a-thon for a charity drive (believe it was to fight MS). Wow, pretty amazing. I think he and I could combine for 15 miles.

Anyway, that was a great accomplishment.

On the home front, my son, Kyle, is going to the Boat School as part of the Class of 2006.

Unbelievable considering I gave him all the

gouge and insight about the Academy. Despite this, he's determined to attend. Unfortunately for him, he possesses tiie same anti-swim genes as his father. I told him to start eating cork and Styrofoam in order to help him float better.

Definitely will be strange seeing him at the Academy. He heads east on 26 June and 1-Day is on the 28th. That's all for now. Hope everyone is doing well. Beat Army] Once again, our trasty scribe, Jill Hawkins Votaw, from the PAO world in San Diego sent in this missive: Greetings from San Diego! Got to spend about half a day with CDR Brian Riehm recently. He is the OinC of the Submarine Training Center Detachment here on the Sub Base at Pt. Loma. We had one of our local TV reporters come out and do a story about the submarine damage control and fire fighting training his Center provides, in the wake of our recent fire/flooding on DOLPHIN. Brian is doing well, he plans to retire this summer. I'll make sure to get photos and send them along.

Also got to see CAPT Gerry Neis during the DOLPHIN incident. As a former DOLPHIN CO, he

was on call as the resident expert during the press conferences. Gerry is now working at SPAWARS Systems Center here on Pt. Loma.

That's it from the Left Coast—Beat Army]— Public Affairs Officer, Naval Base Pt. Loma; 619-553-7175 On a completely different note, seeing Brian Riehm's name reminds me of a great story that took place during Nuke School. After sitting through days and days of reactor kinetics and theory, one day we were getting ready for an exam and a few of us asked Brian how he memorized the five or six blackboards of derivations such that he could always regurgitate the information. His response— "who memorizes it—it's easy—I just figure it out each time." He also was called on during a class—and to his credit and the envy of all of us—he was fast asleep. He gave an answer— to which the professor chastised him for not knowing what was going on and let him know that he shouldn't sleep. Three blackboards later, the professor came up with the same answer that our illustrious Classmate had given coming out of a deep rack experience—he too was duly impressed—it must be nice to be brilliant...

Tommy Dagostino (Thomas.DAgostino® nnsa.doe.gov) wrote in with a short update. Tom is the deputy director of the Office of Research, Development, and Simulation for Defense Programs, National Nuclear Security Administtation (say that fast five times): A note to give you a heads up for those of you flying Delta. Rich Seller (Uth Company) was recently promoted by Delta to Captain! I was planning on one of my regular trips to Albuquerque, NM, on business when 1 received a call from Rich who was on the backside of a round trip (Salt Lake—Wash Dulles—Salt Lake). He managed to get me on his flight and then gave me the full treatment including the cockpit tour. Those flight attendants sure were nice to me as well. Thanks, Rich. I tell you it is strange to hear his voice come across the speakers as a Captain ontiieDelta flight when 1 know how many regs Rich got away with on 7-4. We must be getting older.

Next, is a collection of photos that were held over from last month at our get-togethers.

Shipmate, July-August 2002

As is always the case—we Classmates checking in with email changes. In this instance, Pat Hayes (phayes@charter.net) checked in from Greenville, SC, from 17th Company. Laura and Mike Young have changed theirs to: myounglOO@cox.net, Chuck Knapp said that the only way to contact him is his new address: brookys@aol.com and finally Mike Ales has taken a job up at the Merchant Marine Academy, and his new email is AlesM@USMMA.EDU. You might recall that Mike is a great supplier of info for the Column and was previously at Avondale Shipyards in Mississippi. He's taken a great position as a professor up in Kings Point.

You can reach him now at: Professor Mike Ales, Department of Engineering, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, 300 Steamboat Road, Kings Point, NY 11024; 516-773-5597; fi 516-773-5479. His wife, Pam, and their sons are hanging out in Mississippi until the school year begins or until the house sells. He also reports that a Classmate of ours, and a Companymate of his, Beverly (Smith) Morse, has just reported to NAS Belle Chase (she's a Navy nurse).

Another Classmate who was picked up on the last 0-6 Board, Tom Belke (belke_tom@bah.com), wrote in this update after we lamented on how old we must be to be putting on Eagles.

Yah.. .was thinking the same thing.. .thought back to where I was a 17-year-old kid a week or so out of high school opening those packs of brand new white works on I-day...then to find out my sponsor is an 0-6, plus my dad's friend out in town was an 0-6 in the Reserve...yah...they did seem like old farts!

0-6...I had my hopes, but had some doubts about whether I had a legitimate—seeing it was the second time at the board, etc. Win Knowles (submariner on active duty) told me last August that only about half of the ' 80 1,120 Commanders got XO/CO jobs because so many boats got decom-ed at the end of the Cold War.. .and it was those guys that got promoted to 0-6.

It's pretty cool, though. Last Monday evening, upon return from playing a chess game, and Benjamin (11) said, "hey dad, why don't you check to see if they put that promotion list on the web." So, I pulled up the ALNAV web site and opened the file. Benjamin was reading the LH column and said, "Really sorry. Dad.. .you didn't make it." I said, "Look at the right hand column." He broke out in a big grin and said, "Wow, dad.. .you really made it!" It was a nice moment.

When Lorrie found out, the next day I had a set of eagles waiting for me when I got home (though I can't put 'em on yet). She said, "Does this mean that now 1 can park in the 0-6 parking space at the Navy Exchange?" told her, 'Not quite yet, honey...but come October or November you can."

As for life—finished seminary last May. Lortie's back to home schooling Benjamin.

Plus I teach him math and he takes Spanish and art at a local church school.

(Tom wrote a book about five years ago) However,...could be near to signing a book contract to write "A Complete IDIOTS Guide to Missions"...talking directly to the acquisitions editor...but there is another manuscript/ proposal ahead of me in the queue. We'll see.

Great to see you on the list.

Another 33rd Herd member checked in with this note: Peter Kilger (pkilger@adelphia.net): '80 gathering Shipmate, July-August 2002

Life is busy at the Kilger's. Cory, our oldest, returns next month from his two year mission to Venezuela for our church. We're so excited.

He speaks Spanish like a native. In fact, 1 believe English is now his second language because he thinks in Spanish now. Our next one, Christopher, just graduated high school and he's off to Utah State University for freshman orientation tomonow. That's only for a couple days. (Not like USNA's orientation.) He'll be back next month and go for real in August. He's the new state champ in the 400m event. That's for all divisions! Small state, but still a big accomplishment. The girls are doing great. Not time to go over all of them.

1 am searching for my next Reserve assignment. My assignment as CO of the MOCC in Bmnswick times out in October. I applied for a number of possibilities through the Apply program. I also applied for the NEPLO position in New Hampshire and learned yesterday that I was selected for it. I'm trying to decide whether to accept that position or not. I received an email from the Apply program people that they automatically remove me from consideration for their assignments because I was selected for NEPLO. 1 was hoping to have more of a selection to choose from. Hope all is well in your new job.

I had a great conversation with Bill Killea who is working with Merrill Lynch up on Wall Street as one of their senior members doing research on their large funds and investment reviews. He was in one of the nearby buildings around Ground Zero on September 11 th and had to move for several months to the Jersey side. They were well organized and evacuated prior to the towers coming down. Bill was also picked up on the 0-6 list, and is one of the speechwriters for the CNO. Cool Job! He reports that the family is doing well—Patty is also in the Reserve and her career is doing well. The kids are happy—life is good—and no complaints are filed from the Killea clan!

Last week I was up in Atlanta to meet with some Academy grads who have started a company, Statizon, which works with the myriad of forms that are required by the VA or similar organizations. It was especially fun because there were several 1980 grads (Jeff Sayre, Matt Boensel, and John Fry) working with Ned Hunter '81 (formeriy Ned Fuchs). Other grads include Peter Canalichio '81 and Linda Postenrieder '82. The company has great potential and it was really enjoyable to work with a class management team.

Not a whole lot more to report. Please note the new email for me up at the top of the column. I'm using Class Mail for my email for Shipmate—that isjoe.grace@1980.usna.com so please change your address books and send me in an update. I mentioned in the last column that I'd left the Technology Council and was working on a new consulting company, Grace and Associates, LLC. As well as working as president and CEO of Proxity Digital Networks, Inc, a publicly traded IT company. Both are going well. I work with a lot of start-up companies and those looking to change, grow or find money.

Give me a call if I can help.

I hope that this finds each of you healthy, happy and wiser today than yesterday. Send me a note to let everyone know what's going on in your life. As always—Beat Army] —Joe 153

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Pres; Jim Ahlgrimm 1948 Friendship Place, Falls Church, VA22043-1542 h: 703-848-0793; w; 703-886-2200 e: jim@ahlgrimm.net Sec'y; Dave Ciccarelli 38484 Sorgum Court, Purcellville, VA 20132-3738 h; 540-882-4225; w; 703-416-0153; c; 703-798-8313; e: chicsan@aol.com Class web site: www.usna.coin/classes/1981 What are you working on. Dad? Just trying to tune this thing up. It's been mnning a little rough lately.

Can 1 help?

Yes, you can hand me things...like that left-handed grease defibrillator over there.

This one?

No, that's a righty. The other one.

Here.

Thanks. Now, we'll hook it in right about here and tap it a few times with this crab mallet and.. .whoa, look at that stuff mnning out all over your mother's freshly waxed garage floor. Cat litter, pronto, kiddo.

Cat litter, up! How much?

The whole box oughta do it. Now, let's look up in there and see what the problem is. Flashlight, please. There. I see some paper.

Looks...like...an...email.

What's it say?

It's about Joseph Thomas Francis Quinn's little brother, Tom Quinn '84. Seems he reached 500 ttaps and 5,000 hours in the E-2 recentiy.

He's CO of VAW-121, the Blue Tails. Wait, here's a quote, "We often talk of younger brothers and what a pain in the a** they are. I'm afraid Tom is the exception. I couldn't be more proud."

Nice touch, JTFQ. What next, Dad-o-mine ?

I think I'll compare the insides of the carbonized yoke assembly with the picture in the manual. Look under "A" for assembly.

It's not listed.

Well, then, check the index under "CYA." They always use abbreviations in Detroit.

It's on Page 81. Just a sec. There it is arul.. .Dad? That doesn 't look Uke a yoke assembly.

No, indeed, son. It looks like part of a famswazzlc.and an old one at that. Here hold it up to the light.

What about the yoke assembly. Dad? I'll just use a little carbon floss on it to clean it out. Every once in a while, it gets a little matter caught up in there. Yep, that should take care of it.

So, Dad. Will it run right, now?

Not sure, son. I'm gonna check out the undercarriage and then maybe poke around the multi-function expostulator valve a bit.

Boy, Dad. You sure know a lot about cars.

Well, your grandfather leamed to drive in the Army in dubya dubua two.. .in the motor pool.

What's that ? Like a swimming pool or something ?

Sort of, only the water's dirtier. Anyway, your uncles and I had to leam a whole bunch of that stuff before we could drive.

Wow. Can I go under there with you?

Yes. Just watch you don't bang your head on the side grip rail flange edges. They're kinda 154

sharp...and bring that fletch spanner with you when you come.

This thing?

No, that's a half moon wrench. The fletch spanner's the one with the oval-shaped sprocket.

Yeah, that one. Wait a minute. I see another little glitch right here behind the vas differential. What the... ? It's from the Dallas Morning News dated 10 March 2002. Something about a Voter's Guide for the 26th District. Looks like Dave Gulling ran for something. Not sure whether he won or not. Guess if folks want to know, they can reach him at davegulling@hotmail.

That wasn 't a really big problem. Do you think there might be more?

Well, usually when it sounds the way it did this moming, it's something more than a short one-liner. I mean, it was coughing and sputtering like it was choking on a few paragraphs of text or something.

What about that there?

That? That's the mono-feed high viscositizing cough symp antechamber. It's hermetically enhanced and sealed at the factory. Nothing could get in there. Not even your little sister.

Seems to me. Dad, that if it was coughing and wheezing, a logical place to look for the problem might be a cough syrup antechamber.

Look, Mr. Spock, I've been driving for... well...for a long time and you're just 13. Take my word for it, the problem's more likely to be over here near the exhaust manifesto.

Betcha a dollar What?

Betcha a dollar it's in the antechamber and not the manifesto.

All right, Sherlock. You're on!

Do the antechamber first. Dad, you 'll save time.

Watch it, wise guy, and toss me that graphite shafted back spin wedge, the Taylor Made, not the Wilson. Yeah, that one. Now stand back. I'm gonna take a pretty good whack at it to break that factory enhanced seal.

Whack!

Judas H...!

Land o' Goshen, Dad! It looks like a pinata!

Quick, grab that stuff before it blows away and hand me the first page. What's this? What's this?

It's another one of those new Class officer bios.

Nelson Moe, this time.

After Boat School, I started down the Nuclear Power Pipeline path. After Nuke School in Orlando and Prototype in Idaho, I was sent to my first choice, an operational attack SSN out of Hawaii (ASPRO, SSN-648). I had a ton of underway time and decided to stick with the Navy career path. My first shore tour and Department head tour (GUITARRO, S S N - 6 6 5 ) were in San Diego so the Navy treated me pretty well as far as locations went.

As payback, I went east to the five-sided puzzle palace. I spent three and a half short years as the Communications Requirements officer at the Pentagon where 1 developed budget and justified SATCOM, VLF, ELF, and antenna programs for the Submarine Force. It was my first introduction to the world of telecommunications. During this tour, I took the opportunity to go back to school and earn masters degrees in electrical engineering (telecommunications) from Catholic and George Washington. Interesting note, my old office was in the D ring demolished on September 11th.

During the Pentagon tour, I married the former Marcianne Hansen of Delran, NJ, and we have been together ever since. She is from a small town in the middle of New Jersey not far from Philadelphia (exit 11 off die New Jersey mmpike). I grew up in Montana so we are still working out some kinks. For example, 1 think she is a clean freak because she wants me to wash the car when it gets dirty. I'm used to dirt roads, so washing the car is a waste of time.

My last tour was at NavSea in Crystal City as the Tomahawk and CCS MKl Combat Control System T&E Officer. I ran the Submarine Forces OPEVAL program and managed the Tomahawk Operational Test Launches. This was a good transition job because my first civilian job was in support of the NavSea staff move to the Washington Navy Yard (WNY).

1 retired after 17 years of active duty under TERA and started a career in the Intemet/network engineering business. My first job out of the Navy was with a small networking company named Integrated Performance Decisions (IPD). I worked on the NavSea WNY project for about 15 months before the Intemet IPO bug hit me. Charlie Church hired me to help mn the network operations of a pre-IPO Internet startup named Onesoft. Needless to say it did not survive. The company burned through a bunch of cash in the year I worked there and I leamed quite a lot. I am now mnning the local and wide area network operations for the U.S. House of Representatives. It is a large enterprise and supports the 13,000 (yes 13,000!) people in the House campus and over 735 remote offices out in the various states. I am in the HS branch (not GS) now and enjoy the curtent cocoon of federal employment.

I live just outside the beltway in Alexandria, VA, and commute with 50,000 of my closest friends to Washington, DC, every day. I am looking forward to serving as vce-president and giving back to USNA and our Class.

Wow, Dad. Looks like you owe me a dollar... and you don't have read, I mean whack that manifesto after all.

Here's you dollar, Einstein.

Wait, Dad. There's one more item up in there.

It's about the CAPT Robert E. Dolan Award for Citizenship established at St. Mary's Catholic School in Alexandria, VA. That's where Bob Dolan's daughter goes to school.

Yep. It says it'll be given each year to a graduating senior who has excelled in citizenship.

That's a nice touch, too. I'm glad they decided to do that. Well, I've reseated the chamber. A little Krazy GlueÂŽ...there, that oughta hold it for another 100 miles or so. Now, let's toss these implements back in the rucksack 'cause I'm sure your mother's got dinner on the table. Now son, when you get your own car, remember, always store your tools properly. I can't tell you how irritating it is to need a 3/8" flit spindle and not be able to lay your paws on one.

I'm sure that would tend to suck. Dad. What'd you say?

Nothing.

I thought so. Now, let's head in and get cleaned up for chow.

Dad. You might not want to go in just yet.

Why not, son?

You 've got cat litter all over your back. Dad. Oh, thanks. / know. What would you do without me?

Later â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Chic.

Shipmate, July-August 2002

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Thursday, 26 (September - (^unday, 2g (September 2002 MAJOR EVENTS SCHEDULE (Additional events and details found at www.usna.com/classes/1982)

Thursday, 26 (September 12-5 p.m.

7-9 p.m.

Early Gheck-In/Registration Grab Feast (Limited Tickets)

Sheraton Barcelo Hotel Mike's Restaurant & Grab House

Jmday, zj September 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

2-3 p.m.

7-10 p.m.

Gheck-In/Registration Memorial Service (For deceased Glassmates) Reception (Limited Tickets)

Sheraton Barcelo Hotel USNA Ghapel Sheraton Barcelo Hotel

(Saturday, 28 (September 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

12 p.m.

Gheck-In/Registration 20^'^ Reunion Tailgater Navy victory over Duke

Football Stadium Football Stadium Football Stadium

Gouge: Reunion Headquarters: Sheraton Barcelo Hotel, Annapohs 410-266-3131 Real Time Reunion Updates, Gouge, Registration, Merchandise at www.usna.com/classes/1982 Look for the large yellow USNA 82 blimp that will mark our tailgate spot!

Reunion Goordinator: Matt Moury, mattmoury@netscape.net 410-263-7640 (h), 410-507-4269 (cell) ^^

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Pres: Maj T. Gordon Thomson, USAFR h: 804-360-8448; e; tghomson@1982.usna.com Vice Pres; Matt Moury h; 410-263-7640; e; vicepresident@usna82.org Treas; CDR Terry Benedict, USN h; 703-913-7183; w; 703-607-1036 e; tteasurer@usna82.org Business Sec'y; Dan Proulx h; 410-280-5282; w; 410-293-6884 e; businesssec@usna82.org Con^ Sec'y; CDR Greg Eisman, USN NEMOC, PSC 819 Box 31, FPO AE 09645-3200 (34) 956-82-4322 e; eisman82@hotmail.com Class web site: www.usna.com/classes/1982 Heflo, Class of 1982! When this column reaches you, our 20 year Class reunion should be right around the comer! Hopefully you have made plans to attend...! know your Class officers and a number of others have been working hard to make the reunion a Class act!

Here's the latest. Andy Smythe (asmythe @tsc.com) sent in the following update: I am happy to report that I was married back on October 7th. My wife is Maria Bertacchi.

We were married in Potomac, MD - just outside of Washington D.C. It is the first marriage for both of us - better late than never, I always say! Maria works in Product Development at MCI in Pentagon City, and unfortunately witnessed the hijacked airliner slam into the Pentagon on September 11th. I am at the same company since leaving active duty in 1987. We were bought out a few years ago, so we're now called Technology Service Corp, in Vienna VA. I am a logistical weenie for the Aegis program office (asmythe@tsc.com) at the Washington Navy Yard. We bought a house last year and live in Falls Church, VA. Otto & Bryan both work at S.A.I.C. in Chantilly, VA - and their boss is Brad Ward '81, also from 33rd Company. Bryan's wife April had a baby boy Theodore "Teddy" Brittain a couple months ago. Kurt is still in the Air Force, out in Colorado Springs, working with satellites. If any of you are still mnning these days, and you happen to be in the Annapolis area at the end of August, I recommend checking out Annapolis Ten Miler put on by the Annapolis Striders. The race starts at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium with 5,000 other runners, and you wind your way through downtown Annapolis.

The race then goes through Gate One, winds its way through the Yard, and exits Gate Eight.

Then the fun really begins. For those who have not been to Annapolis in the last decade, the old drawbridge over the Severn River is gone— it has been replace with a concrete span that resembles the St. Louis Arch. And of course, the race goes over the new bridge - twice. Then its back to the stadium. The best part of the race? The beer tmcks pull up and dispense their cargo right inside the stadium. Twenty years after graduation, 1 still find it very surtealistic to be sitting in Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium quaffing Bud Light, not to mention mnning through the Yard, huffing & puffing along to look up and see the Chapel Dome. See you at Homecoming! Andy Smythe, 33rd Co. (703)938-2130x3014

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Billy Dawson (25), my Plebe Year roommate, stopped in for dinner when he was out here in San Diego recently for a conference and said he was no longer going to carry me and that I would have to write my own updates! Well, here goes; 1 am the CO of VS-29, the world famous Dragonfires, flying 8 S-3B Viking aircraft assigned to CVW-11 (Charles "Snapper" Wright '79). I took command on 4 September '01 and on September 11th '01 we chopped into CentCom AOR. Our jets were the first to be launched (always have to have a sweet tanker airbome) in Operation Enduring Freedom and we set the record for number of flight hours flown by any cartier-based aircraft in the month of October with 1,165 flight hours. Flew 1,220 flight hours in November but was edged out by a Homet squadron—most likely due to all their bolters (just joshing). Just as a comparison, the most an S-3 squadron had everflownin a single month was 745 flight hours and that was set by VS-21 just a year prion I write all this because I am a very lucky CO in that I have the best sailors and maintainers a skipper could ever dream of: they just received the Golden Wrench Award for the maintenance competence this last year.

These young men and women worked hard during the first 71 days of OEF and the result was VS-29 put up, on average, 20 sorties per day with only 8 aircraft—a 250% squadron utilization Rate. For comparison, the Fighter-Attack squadrons were only putting up on average 12 sorties per day with 12 aircraft assigned—or only a 100% Squadron Utilization Rate. The young S-3B pilots and NFOs were flying 2-3 times a day and logging up to seven hours offlighttime and some were in the cockpit over ten hours per day—a major reason we won the Battle E this year. But the real metric of our success was that every Dragonfire came home with all their fingers, toes, etc. We continue to be prepared by conducting training detachments to places like NAS Key West (hey, we really did get training— 165 quals—in between trips down Duval Street led by my maintenance officer Rob "Skinny" Janssen '89). Have to build up that passion for going to sea! Wefinishedup the detachment by going to the Association of Naval Aviation (ANA) 2002 conference in Virginia Beach. Our Ombudsman, Heidi Martin, was awarded the Dorothy Flatley Award for the civilian who has done the most to further naval aviation. Of course, my career must be over now because I had to show my JOs how to "respectfully disagree" witii VADM John "Black" Nathman '70 (CNAP/CNAF) over his vision of tiie S-3B community during a panel discussion on the state of naval aviation. He, of course, wants to retire the platform under a "recapitalization of naval aviation plan" and I believe that Surface Surveillance Upgrade (SSU), an S-3B outfitted with the latest sensor-to-shooter technology and alreadyfieldedunder an "investment in naval aviation plan," is the plan that gives the public more bang for the taxpayer buck. The admiral was kind and didn't put me in hack, only a head lock during the awards presentation—guess that means "Fights On!" Of course, CO tour is always way too short and I am already looking for orders. After a career that has seen me go from San Diego (VS-21) to London (CinCusNavEur) to Patuxent River (VX-1) to Yokosuka Japan (CCG-5) to Atsugi Japan (VS21) to Newport (NWC) to DC (J-3) and back to San Diego, 1 am looking to get back closer to family (Marjorie and CAPT Wes Lindsey Jr. '49; Ann and LtCol Scott Lindsey '75 and

Linda's parents) in Norfolk. We bought a beach cottage in Duck, NC, because we could at least call that home while we moved all over and rented. Linda has made annual trips back that way no matter where we lived (the kids Ben (14) and Blair (12) liked fiying intiieKC-10 and seeing tiie jets refuel—another military benefit).

Billy Dawson has one down there too, and we sometimes get together. Have mn into Kelly "Booger" Baragar at the North Island 1-Bar when he was CO and Brian "Donger" Gawne is CO of VFA-41, one of the Super Homet squadrons in the newly reformulated CVW-11 (the first airwing to have two Super Homet squadrons). I am the "oldest" CO in the airwing with Morri "Moby" Leiand '83 as CO of VFA-97 witii Robert Earl '85 as his XO; Brian "Hinks" Hinkley '83 as CO of VAQ-135; and Hal "Doc" Murdock '84 as CO of VFA-94.1 am finishing up my Ph.D. in public policy through George Mason University writing a dissertation on the "Effect of Computers on the Academic Achievement of U.S. Eighth Grade Students." As they said at the War College, it is only a lot of reading if you read it—so I guess for the Ph.D., it is only a lot of writing if you write it! Luckily my dissertation chair is an ex-Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manpower and understands deployment schedules. Sean Buck's '83, previous skipper, CDR John Zangardi, LCDR Kevin "Kip" Thomas, USN (Ret.), and former OPA assistant under the last three SecNavs and I are all finishing up our Ph.D.s at GMU and have formed Analytical Resources (www.analyticalresources.com), a public policy consulting firm that analyzes policy formulation in the technology, education, and criminal justice sectors. I, of course, ain't doing any consulting, but Kip is out of the Navy and is leading the way. As for me, I still haven't grown up yet, and like going to work in my flight suit pajamas every day, so who knows when I will actually have to really "go to work" to make a living. Even after 20 years, I still have a passion for going to sea! Well, I have rambled on too long but after 20 years, I guess I can be forgiven. Probably won't make the 20th as I will be—you guessed it—out to sea! We live at 665 I Avenue in Coronado and rent a house that has a pool so if anyone is in town, stop on by for a beer or two or three or...

Paul Skopowskl is currentiy working as the information operations and space integration branch head in the plans. Policies, and Operations Department of Headquarters Marine Corps.

He's on an extended pay-back tour from getting his computer science Degree at NPS. Paul plans to retire in October 2002.

Kendall Miller (kjmiller@bigzoo.net) checked in with the following: I'm on retirement leave now, having been piped ashore on 19 March in Memorial Hall. (I followed Matt Cissel, who retired there on 1 March). There were a handful of '82ers there (Frank Koye, Donna Esposito Sengelaub, Tom Logue, and Charles Anderson). It was a wonderful ceremony—the kind I've dreamed of since my first view of Memorial Hall as a Plebe...I've spent the past several years at the Academy as deputy director for the Math and Science Division, teaching math (and oceanography) while doing my best to coordinate the mnning of the division. And now I spend my days looking for the elusive job opportunity, hoping to get a start on my second career. Please let my 'mates know they can reach me at my email address.

Kevin Reilly is out of the Navy and finally ended up in Pittsburgh. He is the vice president Shipmate, July-August 2002

at a nuclear c l e a n u p c o m p a n y called Philotechnics. Kevin indicated that he had been in touch with Dave Simpson who is CO of a Comm Station in Puerto Rico. Wayne Hintze indicated that he is still living in Boonsboro, MD, and was recentiy called back on active duty due to the War on Terrorism, I'll end with a plug for our web site and our 20th reunion. We had recently sent an email to the 501 names from our Class we had in the Alumni Association database. The purpose of the emailing was to get updated personal information onto our new web site (www.usna.com/ Classes/1982) in anticipation of our 20th reunion.

About 20% of the emails were kicked back as the addresses were no longer any good. So we would love to have updated addresses, new email addresses, and updated personal info for the web site. Now's your chance to let everyone know what happened to you over the past 20 years.

Keep those updates coming! —Greg From the Prez: Hello Classmates, Reunion 2002 is upon us.

Festivities begin on 26 September and end on 29 September. This is also Homecoming weekend without any boat shows. There are several Class sponsored events as well as Alumni Association ones. Essentially, there is something for everyone, especially for those who have not retumed since graduation. Many thanks go to Matt Moury, Dan Proulx, and Andy Shelter for making a great effort at organizing this reunion. Be sure to thank them when you have a chance. Check out our web site www.usna.com/classes/1982 for the most current information.

Elections for Class officers are finished. The candidates were unopposed. The new term will begin at die conclusion of the Reunion 2002 tailgate party. An excellent mix of current Class officers and two new ones will insure continuity and excellence.

The Class officers are: Dan Proulx, president; Matt Moury, vice president; L. David Balk, business secretary; Terry Benedict, treasurer; Ward CarroU, corresponding secretary. I thank them for stepping up and volunteering. Congratulations! (I also want to thank Greg Eisman as the outgoing corresponding secretary.)

Fundraising continues toward our $300,000 goal for the Center for Leadership and the Preble Hall Cold War secton of the Museum. Private donations make the difference between a satisfactory education versus one of excellence. I have articulated this through direct mailings. Shipmate articles, and phone solicitations. Numerous articles by Alumni have been offered in Shipmate.

So what can you do for the effort? If you don't currentiy contribute, please consider doing so, even if modestly. If you are on a pledge, make sure to complete it. If you currentiy give, consider increasing that amount. Also, inquire to see if your employer makes matching contributions.

Checks should state "Class of 1982" in order to designate it to the Class project.

Here are the statistics according to the 2001 Donor Report pubhshed by the Alumni Association.

Our Class gave $76,396. The average gift was $236. The participation rate was 32%. We have increased our donors who give $500 or more per year. I, along with the Alumni Association, thank all donors!

Lasdy I would like to say farewell as your president. It's been an honor to represent the Shipmate, July-August 2002

Class at the Board of Trustees meetings. Class presidents meetings, and other functions. The Class of 1982 is recognized as a source of leadership and inspiration. Well done] I hope to see everyone return for Reunion 2002! —Gordon

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Pres; CDR James H. Flatley IV, USN PSC477 Box 296, FPO AP 96306-1299 h; 011-81-3117-64-6408 w;VF-154 Unit 25431, FPO AP 96601-6123 he: fivefam@ata.attmil.ne.jp we; f4jflatl@cvw5.navy.mil Sec'y; Richard F. Woodford Jr. 7329 Crestleigh Circle, Alexandria, VA 22315 h; 703-313-4170; w; 703-292-4999 we: rwoodfor@nsf gov Class web site: www.usna83.com Greetings from just south of the Mason-Dixon line! Lot's of fun gouge, photos, and new VIPs, so on with the show: From John Croce: On 8 March 2002, John Hults (Second Co.) and I (Second Co.) had the opportunity to attend Chip Walter '83's (Second Co.) change of command of Patrol Squadron One, the "Screaming Eagles" at Naval Air Station Whidbey, Island. On hand as guest speaker was VADM Norbert R. Ryan Jr. '67 Chief of Naval Personnel, former boss and close friend of Chip's.

The ceremony was spectacular and made me feel proud of the successes of our shipmate Chip. He had a fantastic command tour and continues to excel in his naval career. Chip, Kim, and the three kids, Kristyn, Bethany, and Griffin, are now off to the Joint Staff in Washington, DC. Other news in the Pacific Northwest: John Hults is doing great at a digital imaging company; gettyimages(TM) (www.gettyimages.com) in Seattle, taking care of their finance department. Eric Yotz (Second Co.) is still flying for Delta out of Seattie. I am currently Chief of Staff at Naval Reserve Readiness Command Northwest, Everett, WA. CDR Katie Podolak Thurman '83 is assigned to my staff but is TEMDU to USNA Candidate Guidance working in Seattle.

Thanks to John for getting us off to a screaming start. Now on to regular ecorrespondent and E-Bayprenuer, Bob Moran: Hey gang, Here's wishing my roommate Billy Freitag a happy (belated) birthday: Friday, 29 March '02!

"Freitag" means Friday. Just a coincidence?

I don't think so.

Happy birthday. Bill!

PS.Your gift may be late, www.geritol.com has to back order the 55-gallon dmm size. Just keep checking with the CMOD. I'm suspecting that the gift has arrived by now.

I wonder if Bob has stock in Geritol?

Also, Bob wants to know: Does anyone have any contacts in the tug boat industry they can share with him? One of his friends has made a trains photo book with Simon & Schuster, wants to do one about tug boats next. Send the contact info to Bob Moran directiy at bmoran@cgscorp.com Thanks in advance.

Bob is so popular, I even get confused for him in chat rooms: Hi, is this "Gungey Bob Moran", visitor to Tomoko's room, etc.?

This is Erica (Ryder) Wogaman—don't know whether you remember me. Anyway, I'm living in Germany (Stuttgart) and we're moving to Frankfurt, Germany, this summer, so my email address may change, but I'd like to help (// can somehow with the reunion.

Anything for a veteran emailer and stay at home mom to do that doesn't start 'til August, perhaps? 1 hate to limit things like that, but that's life this year...

Won't keep you any longer...hello, and let me know if I can help.

Auf wiedersehen. Go Navy and God Bless America.

P.S. I don't get Shipmate very often over here, so if I'm supposed to contact someone else about reunion info, etc., please forgive.

Thanks Erica, I hope everything is wunderbar in your neck of the woods and yes, we will find some reunion work for you soon. Keep checking in every now and then.

One of the most rewarding aspects of the secretarial duties is sitting down every month to reread Lucky Bag and reacquaint myself with everyone's youthful appearances. Oh yeah, there's the writing and re-writing of the strings of emails, but I digress.

Every now and then, I get a gem from a long lost Classmate and it really pays off: I have broken a long dry spell of no contact to give you a quick update. Being out here as part of the FDNF and with so many other Classmates and Alumni, I feel inclined to send you an email. My command tour with HS-14 came to a close on 1 March 2002. It was a tremendous experience to command a squadron in Atsugi, Japan, and have shared it with Scott Miller, who was CO of VAW-115, Seamus Flately, who took over as CO of the Black Knights of VF-154 on 5 March and Russ Bartlett, who relinquished command of VFA195 on 11 April. I never knew these great Americans while at the Academy, but it has been my pleasure to serve with them here and a real honor to call them "Classmates." I am sure you have heard by nowtiiat"Beef Bartlett is slated to betiienext CO oftiieBlues in October.

As for me, I will be attending the Industrial College of the Armed Forces at Ft. McNair starting in August. It will be a nice break for the family, and we will be returning to northern Virginia, an area we tmly love. Hope all is well in your area of the world. Looking forward to returning state side.

All my best, CDR Kevin J. Wilson, USN. Welcome back to the fold Kevin, J i m Beatty will be joining you as an ICAF Classm a t e and w e ' l l look f o r w a r d to y o u r attendance at this year's tailgaters.

Wait, up in the sky, it's a cow, no a side of "Beefi" Why it's the new leader for the Blue Angels!

Yes, you read it correctly, CDR Russell J. Bartlett also known as "Beef' has been selected to lead the Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron for the 2003-2004 season. No word yet on the request to rename the team as "Beef's Angels."

This part I ' m lifting wholesale from the Navy Times, a.k.a. the Navy Enquirer 6 May 2002, page 10: Bartlett, who was born into an Army family at Fort Benning, GA, is a 1983 graduate of the 157

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Pres: CDR Steven G. Young, USNR c/o MSDW, 11311 McConnick Road #450 Hunt Valley MD 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 Greetings, Classmates. I'm still here in Florida.

I have leamed that there are 264 species of ants in this great state, all of which are currendy living in my kitchen. But enough of my exciting life. On to the news.

Scott "Gordie" Gordon wrote to say that he has detached from ESSEX (LHD-2) where he served as the operations officer and will report to AUSTIN ( L P D - 4 ) in Norfolk as her command-

'83: From the last greater Washington, DC, Alumni luncheon: Legislative fellow for the senior senator from Massachusetts, Craig Faller, Tim Matthews, Esq.. Mike Rafter, and Kevin Newmyer and yours truly at the Army-Navy Country Club

ing officer. In between Sasebo and Norfolk, Scott, Lisa, and Gage (12) were planning on an extensive and well deserved vacation in Texas, followed by schools and TAD in both Newport and Norfolk. The entire Gordon family was very excited about retuming to ConUS and enjoying time with all their relatives in Texas and on the East Coast as well as linking up with the "gang" of former Ingleside COs who have populated Norfolk since their command tours. Scott sent along a picture (below) which was taken from the top of Mount Suribachi during the amphibious assault rehearsal of the Iwo Jima 57th Commemoration Ceremony on 13 March 2002.

Scott's wingman is Major Tom Smyth, ESSEX'S air ops officer. Thanks for the great information, Scott, and best of luck to you on your command tour.

"83: From Hank Smith's RADFORD reception: Rich, Mark Hagerott, Pete Stitt, Deputy Secretary Leo McKay, Tom Snyder, Todd Hauge, and Grant Soderstrom Naval Academy. He was winged in September 1985 and assigned toflythe S-3 A Viking, then later transitioned to the F/A-18 Homet. He flew 33 combat sorties during Operation Desert Storm, made two Persian Gulf deployments aboard the cartier INDEPENDENCE and received a master's degree in national security and strategic studies at the Naval War College. As an associate fellow for the Chief of Naval Operations' Strategic Studies Group, he worked on the integration of uninhabited combat air vehicles into the Navy's power arsenal. Most recentiy, he was assigned as commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron 195 in Atsugi, Japan.

Bartlett has more than 3,400 hours in Navy aircraft. He replaces curtent commanding officer and flight leader CDR Rob Field, who has been with the team since September 2000.

Congrats, Russ—now you'll find out just how many friends and Classmates you really have as Air Shows open all over the U.S.A. Okay, last month, photo machine at CVS was down for maintenance. This month I managed to have lunch with some of you and a few beers with some other unsuspecting guys. I also managed to insert myself in all but one of the photos, but see if you can pick up the other "common denominator" in these shots.

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Scott Gordon from Mount Suribachi with wingman Major Tom Smyth

Al Mangan, Paul Heim, and Doug Hintze determine the specific gravity of barley and water Okay, now do you see the common thread in these photos? Sure they're all good looking guys, but there's an "Exit" in each one of them. Specifically, I'm nearing the exit in a few of them.

Likewise, I'm entering the last lap on writing/ two columns here. I'll keep it up until our 20th Reunion, then it's time to either select a new corresponding secretary or there has to be a serious contract renegotiation. Until then, keep sending in those fabulous updates and photos. Better to use my home address Richard.Woodford @juno.com until I get demobilized in September.

Thought for this month: The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new lands, but in seeing with new eyes. —Marcel Proust.

Keep beating the heat!

1983—A Class Act!

Allen Stubblefield relayed the news that CDR Charles Hollingsworth was presented with the Stephen Decatur Award for Operational Competence (USN) at the Centennial Navy League Convention in New York, NY, 28 June2 July 2002. Allen is still having fun two years into a three-year tour as the CO of the NROTC Unit at State University of New York Maritime College in New York City. Thanks for the information, Allen!

Robin Franke sent along the news that astronaut Charles Hobough was selected to take part in Space Day Lisbon Events in May Space Day Lisbon is a program designed to heighten students' enthusiasm for space and promote interest in mathematics, engineering, and science. Robin also wanted to pass along a thank you to Claude Coucoules who came through with the textbook Robin had been seeking.

Ben Torreon '87 wrote with news of our Classmate Buddy Garland. Ben and Buddy Shipmate. July-August 2002

work together at the Department of Energy and Ben reports that Buddy was recently promoted to lead the Department of Energy's Office of Industrial Technologies. This is the U.S. govemment R&D program that works with U.S. industry to develop technologies to improve their energy efficiency per unit of GDP and to reduce waste per unit of output. Buddy has been a career member of the senior executive service since assuming his last job as the director of planning, budget, and outteach for DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in 1999.

Buddy lives in Mayo, MD, with his two children, Robert (12) and Jennifer (11). All three play lacrosse and water ski and attend as many Navy games as possible. Thanks for the information, Ben. Tim Pence wrote with news of Classmates he found in the same iteration of Tactical Training Group Pacific's Joint Maritime Tactic's Course in San Diego. After the course, CDR Pete Dallman was headed to Yokosuka, Japan to take command of GUSHING (DD-985). This will be Pete's second afloat CO tour; he previously had command of a mine hunter. L C D R D a n Eldredge was en route to Bremerton, WA, to the staff JAG job at commander. Carrier Group Three. Tim reports that Dan's story is a bit unusual. Dan had entered the nuclear Navy after graduation, then left the service for a few years in the early 1990's while he eamed a law degree and started civilian practice. He then re-entered the Navy as a Judge Advocate General. Like Dan, Tim is also headed for the Seattle area but will be in Everett, on the other side of Puget Sound.

Tim will report aboard ABRAHAM LINCOLN ( C V N 72) as the ship's intelligence officer. Thanks for writing, Tim! Kelly (King) Henry reports to the Annex in DC in July. Kelly will be relieving Ronda (Beagle) Syring as the liaison between Navy Recmiting and BuPers. Kelly's husband Mike, an Army doctor, will be working in the Family Practice Program at Fort Belvoir. Before leaving New York, Kelly met up with Rose Kent, Tom Owens, and Lauren and IVIike Nevins for dinner. Kelly also reports that she has heard that Chris Frasse is stationed at West Point as an instmctor. Chris, if this is tme, you have to contact me! I have lots of ideas on how best to sabotage those hooty-tooty West Point parties. Thanks for all the info and good luck in the move, Kelly.

John King sent along a great picture (below) which was taken at Chris Aquilino's change of command in Oceana last August. Pictured are: LCDR Mike McCraken (MO VC-6), CDR John Stamos (CO VFA-13 Wildcats), LCDR Bill Stephens (Ret.) (American Airlines), CDR Chris Aquilino (CO VF-11 Red Rippers), CDR John King (NAS Oceana supply officer), CDR Tom Downing (CO VFA-136 Knighthawks), and CDR Gary Williams (CO VF-103 Jolly Rogers).

Thanks for the picture, John!

From NAS Oceana Shipmate, July-August 2002

'84; The Rees family James "JD" Cunningham ()dcunningham84 @aol.com) wrote with news he recently met up with John Prokopiak at the Tampa Airport to catch up on old times. John is now a doctor who works, as JD says, at keeping million dollar baseball players healthy and happy. JD and his wife, Lisa, have three children: Kayla (8) and fouryear-old twins. Kirk and Connor. JD reports that it is unknown if the twins are identical, but he often cannot tell them apart. The Cunningham family lives near Raleigh, NC. During their visit, JD and John ttaded stories to determine which of them ttavels more around North Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; John to work on injuries during the season or JD to work on injured manufacturing companies as a management consultant. JD "officially retired" two years ago when he gave up the day to day life of mnning a company for consulting and enjoys teaching much more. The Cunninghams would like to hear from any 23rd Company Classmates.

LCDR Ray Bichard '90 (bichard@nscs.com) wrote trying to track down our Classmate Mark Christopher Quinn. Ray and Mark served together aboard WHALE (SSN-638) and Ray lost touch when Mark got out of the Navy. Mark, if you are reading this, or if any of you has any information, you can contact me, or write directiy to Ray. Kelley and Jon Rees and their children, Rachele (8) and Jon David "JD" (7), wrote with the happy news of the birth of Reagan Gayle Bene't Rees on 12 March. Jon is working for Quebecor World Commercial and Packaging Group and is currentiy in sales. The Rees family lives in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Jon has re-affiliated with the Naval Reserves (CSL BGS 408), a submarine battle group support unit. Last year, Jon did his two weeks on JOHN F. KENNEDY and

departed on September 11th. During his active duty, Jon ran into Chris Aquilino and Don Collins. While attending training in Atlanta, Jon ran into Scott Williams. Scott and Kim live in Peachtree City, GA. Jon also ran into John Preski (formerly Przybyszcwski). John lives near Jacksonville. Thanks for all the information, Jon, and congratulations on the birth of your new daughter.

Speaking of babies, Tracey and Kevin Monahan wrote to announce the birth of their fourth child. Michael Joseph was born on Mother's Day, 12 May, at 1:33 p.m. He measured

in at 20 inches long and 8 pounds and 9 ounces.

Thankfully, Michael is tough as nails and has survived the loving attention of his siblings Chris, Julia, and Claire. Kevin had no pictures to share, but reports that Michael bears a startling resemblance to Steve McQueen. Kevin also wrote with news of Eric Fippinger's change of command in June at NAS Miramar. Kevin saw Mike Hile, Bernie Krueger, Rich Haddad, and Ross Baker, and said a good time was had by all.

Thanks, Kev and congratulations! The gift is in the mail, I promise!

Linda (Schumacher) Erikson wrote with news of a trip she took to Hawaii back in January. Linda spent two glorious weeks island hopping and catching up with Classmates Cyndi (Eppers) Graham and Dianne (Hardin) Archer. Cyndi's husband, Carl, is an F-14 NFO stationed in Hawaii and Diane and her husband, Denny, live in a new condo on a golf course near KoOlina.

Thanks for the information and pictures, Linda!

Cyndi, Dianne, and Linda in Hawaii Finally, a sad bit of information sent in by Robin Franke. Tom Bates, long-time administrator at the U.S. Naval Academy, passed away on 21 May. Mn Bates had served at USNA since 1973, spending 23 of those years as the sports information director He had worked as the assistant athletic director for compliance since 1996. Our condolences go out to his family.

That's it for this month. Thanks to all of you who contributed all the information to this long article! Talk to you later.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Karen

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Pres; Bob Smith e; upsbobs@hotmail.com; w: 502-386-4078 Con^. Sec'y; CDR Dave McDonnell 88 Bowyer Road, Annapolis, MD 21402 w; 410-293-6331; h: 410-626-0347 e: dclomcd@aol.com; mcdonnel@gwmail.usna.edu The Class of 2006 arrived on 28 June and they have been enjoying their peaceful Plebe Summer ever since. Can you believe most of the Class of 2006 were not bom yet when we showed up for Plebe Summer? We must tmly be getting old.

The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame announced that N a p o l e o n McCallum (27) has been selected as a member of the College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2002. Induction ceremonies will take place 10 December 2002 at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. McCallum will be enshrined into the Hall of Fame in South Bend, IN, the following August. "What a great honor this is," said McCallum. "I feel so blessed to have teammates that supported me enough to make this happen. I did not do this by myself. This honor is a reflection of my teammates, and they made it all happen for me. I am really excited." McCallum is the 20th Naval Academy football player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame and is one of only six that played for Navy since 1950, joining such luminaries as Steve Eisenhauer (1952-53), Ron Beagle (1953-55), Bob Reifsnyder (1956-57), Joe Bellino (1958-60), and Roger Staubach (1962-64). Way to go. Nap! Bob Smith (16) has been setting the stage for our 20th reunion. It is scheduled for 17 September 2005. Our Class gala will be at the Marriott in downtown Annapolis on the 16th with lots of other activities throughout the weekend, including a tailgate party to top all tailgates during the game against Boston College. With the way the new football coach, Paul Johnson, is working the players, we may even have a decent football team by then.

Congratulations to John Nolan (25) who took command of ELLIOT (DD-967) on 12 July 2002.

Best of luck to John and Ellie in the years ahead as they enjoy their time in sunny San Diego.

We have lots of other Classmates taking command these days. Please let me know of upcoming changes of command so we can get the word out early.

Seen around town. Curtis Lindsay (10) has recently reported to the Naval Academy as an instmctor in the Weapons and Systems Department. He will soon be a mainstay at the Class tailgate parties (OBSTCR). Charlie Schott (31) appeared in my office out of the blue one day.

He had just gotten out of the service and was starting a govemment job working for the Army TaCom folks. Many Classmates attended the Navy vs. John's Hopkins lacrosse game tailgate in April including Sean Logan (24) and his Harley, Mike Borrosh (22), Matt Schatzle (28), Tim Kane (28), Sonny Dean (4), Paul Rosmilso (3), Chris Lowery (2), Pat McPherson (13), Kurt Menke (12), Frank Fries (12), Rich Dezelon (25), Brad Buswell (29), and Mike Christman (31). I am probably leaving some out.

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but I have a good excuse. Chris Lowery (2) came down from Boston to visit for the game. Thanks to Chris' persistence, I had a beer in my hand for about 18 straight hours. The next moming was rough and I may have inadvertently forgotten a few Classmates who were in attendance. I had a great time with Chris discussing possible Shipmate entries conceming our good friend Eddie Alberts (34). Chris told me that Eddie is doing great in the adult bookstore business and his probation mns out in just a few more months. I think he may have been kidding, but since I haven't heard from Eddie since about 1986...Not to be outdone by Chris positive influence and peer pressure, Bryan Caisse (8) came down for a weekend a few weeks later and I was forced once again to stay out late into the night partying with Bryan and the likes of Sonny Dean (4). I recently took my two kids crabbing with Sonny and we fed four families with the catch. Sonny lives with his wife, Melonie, and their three daughters (that's a lot of women to live with!) on a gorgeous piece of property right on the Chesapeake Bay. Does anyone need a new '85 Lucky Bagl Please see Nancy (Heckman) Mendonca's (36) email (next page) for more information.

Class tailgates this coming football season will be in the same location as in the past, on the blue side parking lot, Taylor Avenue side by the quonset hut. If you haven't attended a Class tailgate in the recent past, please plan on stopping by. Look for the blue tent with '85 on top. We are not yet at the stage of having catered tailgaters, so bring your own food and beverages and some to share with the Midshipmen.

Recognize anyone?

If you have recently changed email addresses, either because of military moves or changes in Intemet providers, please send an email with an update to Bryan Caisse (8) at bcaisse @ wsadv.com. Our email database is an important tool to quickly spread the word.

On to the emails: Bobby Armes (7): Baby number three, Juan Pablo (like the Pope), was born on 7 May 2002 and weighed in at 7 pounds 13 ounces and was 20.5 inches long.

Gabriela (3) and Roberto (19 months) are both doing very well and very tall for their ages. Gabi is now in pre-school (wow, they leave the house fast, don't they?). My wife, Indi, is going crazy trying to take care of them and with our new baby. Still in Potomac Falls, VA. Work in Oakton, VA, as a residential real estate attomey.

Work for a big title company (RGS Title).

Tony Krueger (22): Here in Norfolk doing the final stretch of my tour at ComSecondFlt as the Joint Training Officer. I will be leaving in August to start the surface PCO pipeline. I'm slated to take command of HAWES (FFG-53) next year. Diane and I were blessed on 27 March with the arrival of ourfirstchild, Jonathan Patrick (picture below).

He weighed in at 8 pounds, 0 ounces, and was 20 inches long. A future Class of '24 Grad!

The Krueger Family JeffRocha(33): Steve Pettit (34) is the XO of VS-21, and 1 am the CAG OPS O for CVW-5, both of which are homeported in Atsugi, Japan. It's been a busy year.

T h o m a s "Flash" A d a m s (05) (adams @anteon.com): After reading the last Shipmate, I have some info to pass. Bob Poor (9) is working for SpaWar as their Intel officer. Dave Schweizer (6) is working in the Pentagon, saw him briefly last week. I am still mobilized as the Navy Liaison to the Joint Staff (J-3) Curtent Operations Team in the NMCC in addition to now part-time duties performing CMD/TAD Systems Engineering here at Anteon. I will be getting martied in October to my fiancee, Sharon, here in the DC area.

Dave Weiss (2): 2002 has been an interesting year for me so far. For the second shortest guy from Second Co., martied (the second time) on 2 Febmary 2002, to Cheri Wynn, (our second try at it, we postponed the first because a client bought out my consulting contract and made me their COO, but alas, out of town and in an industry she was okay with it at first, but I digress). I, an OA at heart, thought I should get the number two out of the way early so there'd be none between us as man and wife. Brian Broberg (2) was at the wedding. Just started working on ourfirstchild. Enough of the two's. I am a turnaround and operational management consultant, living in Costa Mesa, CA, with two extra beds, and would welcome guests.

Brad Buswell (29): Greetings! Haven't checked in witii Shipmate for a while, so...I'm still on active duty stationed at the Pentagon on the OpNav staff (N70). Tours since graduation have taken me coast to coast a couple of times with sea tours in Hawaii, San Diego, and Groton and shore tours in Charleston and DC (twice, now). 1 martied the former Trish Seubert on 28 July 2001, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. (I begged for the Chapel of the Inside Straight but she put her foot down.) Ralph Arcaro (29) was a groomsman. We are living in Alexandria (Trish and I, not Ralph and 1), with our black lab, Myles. 1 just graduated from George Washington University witii my M.B.A. and am getting reacquainted with having free time again. Trish is a nationally ranked swimmer, but I am satisfied with just watching her compete (as swimming is still an emergency procedure for me). Her swimming takes us lots of interesting placesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; we are heading to Australia in October for a Worid Games meet where she will be competing. Anyway, gouge is that Dave McDonnell Shipmate, July-August 2002

(25) still knows how to tailgate, so we'll be checking out the '85 tent this fall. Hope to see lots of you folks there!

the punches better than some. Anyway, I'll be hanging my shingle on Oahu before the end of the summer

JohnF.X.McCord(14): In the 17 years since we graduated, I've managed to avoid even a passing reference in our Class column. (I believe I was mentioned in my younger brother's Class column ('89) once, but that hardly counts.) 1 figured I'd write in one day when something important happened like 1 got martied or had kids or something. As far as 1 know, nothing like that has happened yet, so 1 figured might as well get the last 17 years out of the way while I can still remember them. (Besides, it seems a lot of our Classmates have been "floating" to the surface in recent issues after years of anonymity.) So, here it goes... After SWOS, I spent the next 52 months on sea duty aboard COONTZ ( D D G - 4 0 ) and

Brad and Trish

Krisrine Webster (rewebster@comcast.net): Just got the curtent issue of Shipmate, and saw the note about updating email addresses.

Since my husband. Rich Webster (31) is working 13-hours a day, he will never get around to sending his new address, so I thought I would!

His new email is above. I am sure Rich can provide you with an update, but since I am writing I will give you some basics. Rich is now a LtCol in the Marines, stationed at Quantico. He was in the Pentagon on September 11th. and thankfully made it out safely.

Shortly thereafter he was sent to Quantico, where is working for MCCDC on transformation issues. Since I don't think Rich has ever written to Shipmate, as best I recollect, here is a brief: left active duty in the early '90s as a captain. (Two tours at Gitmo helped make the decision!) He joined the Reserves at the 4th CAG in DC upon getting out retuming to live in Annapolis. There he became—I think—the most active reservist ever. Ourfirstyear of marriage this "reservist" did almost six months active duty.

About a year-and-a-half to two years ago he was brought on active duty assignments, doing such things as writing the Marine doctrine on Civil Affairs, and now is in Transformation.

He was mobilized in Febmary, for one year, under the curtent call up, and will be at Quantico for the duration. We were married at the Chapel September 1996, and live in Alexandria, VA, with our small pesky dog.

Nancy (Heckman) Mendonca (36) (Nancy.

Mendonca@dfoisr.whs.mil): r ve got three cases of our yearbooks and five to seven Class directories that have accompanied me for the last 17 years. While I admit to having developed some sentimental attachment (and upper body sQ-ength) I am beginning to cherish the storage space they are occupying a bit more. Could you mn an "ad" in the Shipmate Class column for the yearbooks and Class directories to see if anyone needs a replacement and depending on how many people are interested we can come up with ideas on what to do with the remainder? Maybe I could bring them to Homecoming. The books and directories were paid for when we graduated, so if people don't mind them being delivered fourth class, they're free.

PatRedmon(16): These orders are for real, guys! We are packing up in June and heading to Hawaii. I am assuming command of First Battallion, 12th Marines this summer Yes, the move to the other side of the globe after only ten months since our move back from Germany is not the best thing to slap on the table during supper, but Judy is a pretty tough gal and seems to roll with Shipmate, July-August 2002

BIDDLE (CG-34), all but eight of those months in engineering. (Guess I like pain or something.)

I once calculated that during that time 1 spent 68 out of every 100 nights aboard ship. Why did 1 even bother to rent an apartment? I then transferted to the Atlantic Fleet staff. It had a detachment that supported the U.S. Southem Command in Panama, which was where I spent the next three years. I was involved in preparing contingency plans for Central and South America and was responsible for developing the plans for the implementation of the Panama Canal Treaties. I then retumed to Newport for duty as a Navy instmctor at OCS. That job fell victim to BRAC, as OCS Newport closed seven months after I reported in. 1 was given two choices; either I could stay in Newport and take whatever billet they had available, or transfer to the new OCS at NAS Pensacola. I was less than thrilled with the scraps available in Newport and—let's face it—after three years in the jungle, Newport is just too cold. So, I swallowed my SWO pride and moved to the seat of naval aviation. In addition to playing a fair amount of golf, I was an instructor in six of the eight courses of instmction, trainers division officer (where 1 had to find training aids for the new OCS), and OinC of the YP squadron we brought down from Newport. (OK, so they were YPs! But 1 did enjoy going to sea again two days a week, especially as I was the OTC and didn't have to take any junk from anyone!)

I also had the dubious privilege of having to march in formal P-rades under the scrutinizing eyes of Marine drill instructors! In '96,1 took the money and ran, deciding to go back to school and get a real degree at a real university. Let's face it, there's not much of a market for history buffs. In '99,1 graduated from the University of Illinois, College of Law, with honors. There are those who remember the halcyon days of youth were I clearly stated I'd never be a lawyer I don't deny that 1 said that, so they think I must have a screw loose or something. I think it was simply a recessive gene that kicked in. (Both my parents and one of my brothers are lawyers, and 1 noticed there were far more lawyer brats in law school than military brats in the service.) I spent a couple of years at a small general practice firm, but got sick of doing divorce work. (Such work hardly predisposes a bachelor for the joys of martied life.) I've since moved to a civil defense litigation firm outside of St. Louis on the Illinois side of the river where I help protect the big, faceless corporations and insurance companies from the greedy plaintiffs and their greedier lawyers. I've also been a Blue & Gold Officer since 1998. I've often been asked if I had the chance to do it all over again, would I?

There a few things 1 might have done differently—but there always are and, upon reflection, they probably would not have significantly changed things—but, yes I'd do it again.

Then again, anyone who spends that much time in engineering is a bit off. Hopefully, it won't be another 17 years before 1 resurface.

Barry Melvin (16): Hello, Classmates! It is great to hear from all you guys. 1 am curtently living in Raleigh and am president and CEO of my own company. The parent company is Brown Lion, LLC with a couple of subsidiaries. Based predominately out of my home in Raleigh, with affiliates in about nine states. 1 stay pretty busy. Judy and I have been martied almost 17 years and are having a lot of fun building our company and taking care of our babies. We have six kids (yeah, 1 know).

They are Courtney (14), Victoria (11), Sarah (8), Jacob (6), Matthew (2), and Stephanie Grace (4 months). We have been in Raleigh for 12 years.

Got out of the Marine Corps back in January of 1993. Worked for the State of North Carolina for five years in telecommunications management and decided to resign and open my own company. Just moved into a new house last month, so things are going pretty well. Looking forward to seeing all you guys at our 20th (can you believe it?!) Class reunion in 2005!

Homecoming 2002. This year's Homecoming will be here before we know it—it's earlier than last year—27-29 September 2002. The All Classes Homecoming Party will again be on the Friday evening of Homecoming—this year—Friday, 27 September from 5-8 p.m. in Alumni Hall. Last year's event was a great success. You can sign up online via the Alumni Association's web site at www.usna.com/Events. Forms are also in Shipmate (to be mailed in) or you can call the events coordinator, Kathy deCamara, 410-2634448 ext. 200 at the Alumni Association.

I look forward to hearing from those of you who have been trying to hide the last 17 years.

Before too long I will start making up some stories about you. Have a great summer. —Skip

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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 Greetings! It's been hectic since the last column, so there's lots of information this month. Unfortunately, there is both good news and sad news.

As some of you may have heard, LCDR WiUiam R. 'Taper" Muscha, USN, died on 8 May in an aviation ttaining mishap over the Gulf of Mexico.

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Six others were also lost as two aircraft were involved in the accident. An NFO and F-14 RIO, Bill was serving in his second tour as an instmctor with VT-86 in Pensacola.

Coming to Annapolis from Fargo, ND, Bill graduated with 7th Company. He is survived by his wife, Tamara, also from Fargo, and their six children, Emily, Andrew, Zachary, Molly Anne, Riley, and Kara (ages 12 years old to 8 months).

A memorial service was held in Pensacola on 15 May. Sandy MacMurtrie provided a heartfelt eulogy. A memorial scholarship fund has been established and contributions may be sent to: LCDR William R. Muscha Memorial Fund, c/o NFCU, 4503 Twin Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32506.

My thanks to Keith Holden and Rob MacFarland, Bill's close friends and roommates, for sharing this important and heart-breaking information. See this issues's "Last Call" section.

Please remember Bill, Tami, their six children, and Bill's parents Robert and Carol Muscha, and his sister Diane, in your thoughts and prayers.

In addition, condolences go out to Dan Bates and his family on the passing of Dan's father, Tom Bates. Mr. Bates was a long-time Navy sports information director and assistant athletic director for compliance with NAAA. For many varsity athletes i n ' 87, Mr. Bates's PR efforts were invaluable. For the many who were fortunate to know and work with him, including myself, Mr. Bates was a great mentor. With his passing, the Navy sports family has lost a dear friend.

On a more cheerful note, a key element to this fall's Homeconung activities, and Class business in general, is the launch of a new '87 web site.

Please visit http://www.usna87.org (note the .org—not .com) for Homecoming registration and details. Alumni news, and other relevant items. We continue to populate the site with useful information and photos. A special thanks to Jason Hardebeck for his efforts in getting this mnning and Ralph Nelson for his past efforts.

Speaking of Homecoming and our 15-year reunion, planning has been in full swing. In case you forgot. Homecoming is 26-29 September in Annapolis. As noted, our Class web site lists the reunion details. Most important, our web site will be linked to the Alumni Association web site in order for you to register and pay for Class activities that weekend. Registration steps include going to www.usna.com and entering the "Alumni Only" section. From there, you enter your usemame and password (follow the instmctions if you don't have them yet). Once you have entered this section, you will be asked to verify your "Alumni profile." Upon completion of that step, click on the Class of 1987 registration button which will take you to our' 87-specific registtation page on our web site. This process will allow us to take advantage of technology and let you pay for the events with a major credit card (and eam those frequent flyer miles). Please register in advance!

Our 15-Year Reunion events include: a Class of' 87 golf outing on Friday moming at Walden Golf Club in Crofton, MD, a Class reception on Friday evening, the all-day Class of' 87 tailgater on Saturday at the Stadium, and a memorial service on Sunday aftemoon (tentative). Check-in will be at Alumni Hall on Thursday and Friday and at the tailgater on Saturday. Again, visit www.usna87.org for all the details to help you plan for a terrific and memorable weekend.

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Tickets for the Navy vs. Duke football game, which starts at noon, must be purchased directiy from NAAA at 800-US4-NAVY. Ask for the Class of '87 section. Group 303.

In addition to the '87-specific events, I urge you to sign-up for the All Classes Homecoming Party hosted by the Alumni Association on Friday, 27 September from 5-8 p.m. in Alumni Hall. This offers a great opportunity to catch up with other Alumni. You can register for this event online at www.usna.com/Events, or use the form in Shipmate. Also, check Shipmate and the Alumni Association web site for additional details on Homecoming weekend that may be of interest to you and your family.

If you have any questions or problems, please contact me at twolf@ 1987.usna.com.

From the sports page, David Robinson announced that he will retire from the San Antonio Spurs at the end of the 2002-03 season. This will mark the end of David's 14-year career with the Spurs, who made David their number one pick 15 years ago in the 1987 NBA draft. In his career to date, David has averaged 21.9 points per game and 10.8 rebounds per game. I hope you will agree that the NBA has been fortunate to have such an outstanding role model among its top 50 all-time players. Best wishes to David and his family as he makes his way around the league one last time!

One of many Classmates making their way through Newport, Chris Bolt commented that his tour at the Naval War College is going great.

He noted that the curriculum is impressive, and beyond that, it isn't gray and doesn't cruise for six months straight. His next job will be as the XO of the E-2 Rag in Norfolk. He noted that it will be a short tour on the way to his command tour in Japan. Chris is slated for VOW-115 in Atsugi, an E-2 squadron on KITTY HAWK.

Dave Quint sent in a picture of the Quint family taken on 1 March while vacationing in Florida. They attended the STS-109 launch littie knowing that Chuck Hobaugh '84 was next to the capcom in Houston during the launch. Dave said that they were very fortunate to be next to the vehicle assembly building, three miles from the pad during the launch, which was described as spectacular. The photo was taken about ten minutes after launch, and the smoke, twisted from the winds, is visible in the background.

Dave added that, as proof he has fully recovered from spinal fusion surgery. Quint offspring number seven is due in July. Wow! Additionally, since he seems to be specializing in tax credits, Dave left Eli Lilly and is now doing financial planning for families (large and small).

The Quints attend a space shuttle launch

Cathy and Mac Levins welcomed new son John Patrick "Jack" Levins into the family on 3 October 2001. He has two older siblings, Katie and Christopher.

Bob Misch has joined KPMG Consulting.

John Fuller is assigned to the Pentagon on the Navy staff following his XO tour in Japan. Dale Anderson, a Marine JAG, is stationed at USMC Headquarters in the DC area. Jim Lelio works for Kinder Morgan in Houston. Erin, Jim, and their two children live in The Woodlands. Matt Mullins can be found in Mechanicsburg, PA, working hard in the Navy Supply (NavSup 4B1I) world. Stop by if you're in the area.

Bill Hamblet completed his three-year tour on the Joint Staff (12) in July and will begin Russian language training at the Foreign Service Institute in Arlington, VA. Bill has 17 months of training before he transfers to Moscow as the Assistant Naval Attache in Febmary 2004. Bill, his wife, Ellen, and their three children—Emily, Melissa, and Ryan—are excited about leaming a new language and seeing what Russia is like in the post-Cold War world.

Craig Dellorso provided an update recentiy He lives in Falls Church, VA, and works in Reston, mnning the sales team for a software development company, Starpoint Solutions.

Craig remarried three years ago, having met his wife, Jaye, while finishing his M.B.A. at Marymount. They had a baby girl, Samaria, on 27 January. That brings the Dellorso clan to a total of three with Erin and Luke. Craig says that the older children love having a baby sister.

Craig spoke with Sean Carroll, who lives in Connecticut and works in New York City at a venture capital firm. Sean, Libby, and their kids are doing great. Craig added that Rhonda and John Dove, and their kids are doing well too.

The Doves live in Odenton, MD, and John was promoted to regional sales manager. He also is working on finishing his M.B.A. at Loyola.

Geoff deBeauclair dropped a note from Belgium.

Following his XO tour on RHODE ISLAND (GOLD),

Jaqkee and Geoff, along with their three kids— Adrienne, Nathan, and Seth—embarked on their first overseas tour. Geoff is serving as the submarine staff officer on the staff of Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers in Europe (SHAPE) in Mons, Belgium. He noted that the food and weather are much more suitable to our Northem blood than that found in Kings Bay, GA. Anyone on the way through the crossroads of Europe is invited to stop by and sample the local fare.

Bill Angeloni has taken on a new endeavor, co-founding a company called Tenzing Consulting that focuses on improving operations and supply chain matters.

George Ganahl wrote in with an update from a recent trip through Annapolis, where dad could show the kids the old alma mater. George has been out of the Navy since 1992, when the government finally caught up with the fact that a birth defect in his feet made him automatically disqualified for Naval service. More recentiy, he has been living and working in Indianapolis for three years as a technical instmctor for Interactive Intelligence, a computer telephony software company. George noted that he doesn't mn into Classmates too often (although he did mn into Hoot Gibson at the Indianapolis airport while he was

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living here—quite a coincidence, since they both served on NEW JERSEY togetiier after graduation).

Bliss and Pete Turner, and their family, are in Newport, RI, where he is attending the Naval War College, Here's some news from J.C. Milliman—apparently it's been the usual busy spring down on the Milliman farm. Peggy and the girls are all good. Melanie, their oldest daughter, is teaching first grade in Southem Maryland. She and her husband live with J.C. and Peggy. Daughter Megan is living in Colorado. J.C. said the horse farm was going well—running at full capacity and the demand for boarding and training is growing. They've even started hosting evening clinics. Check out their web site at avenmar.com/ farm. J.C. also started a new day job at Pax River as the PAO for PMA-276, the Huey/Cobra upgrade program. He said it's not as much fun as fanning, but it pays the bills better.

Speaking of updates, Mike Wooster (thewoosters@earthlink.net) noted that it's been about 15 years since he updated his whereabouts.

Mike noted that his career path has been pilot in HS-5, facilities manager for NAAA, four years of coaching the Bucknell University water polo team (1-9 vs. Navy), and, for the last two years, project engineer with Owens-IlUnois in Toledo, OH. As of 15 May, the Wooster family (Mike, his wife Wendy, their son Connor, and one on the way) was moving back to the Southeast, as Mike is now working as a program manager for DME Corporation in Ft. Lauderdale. Feel free to contact the Woosters. They hope to see everyone at the reunion, or look them up when you're in town.

Tony Ferrari dropped a quick email to say hello and let me know that he's alive and well. He is finishing his tour as the OIC and chief operational test director for the VX-9 detachment in Point Magu, CA, this summer. As the test director, he is in charge of all the Navy's operational tests involving the F-14. Great job, great place to live, and no complaints, according to Tony. He'll be ttansferring back on the East Coast to take the F14 class desk officer job, and be closer to the Academy for football games and tailgaters.

When Howard Merritt last wrote, he stated that his appearance on the primetime version of NBC's "The Weakest Link" was tentatively scheduled for March or April. However, the air date for that show kept being pushed back, as NBC decided to fill the time slot with celebrity editions. Then, NBC announced that ' T h e Weakest Link" would not be appearing on its Fall 2002 schedule. However, NBC informed Howard that all unaired episodes were to be shown during the summer months, up through September. The new air date for "Weakest Link" episode numberl067 (Howard's show) was 7 July at 8 p.m. on NBC. Hopefully many of you were able to see the Class of 1987's representative on national TV that night.

Otherwise, Howard noted that life is going well. His littie giris are growing like weeds and his job is going well. Howard's band played a Friday gig at The Call in Providence, RI, in May, a two-hour set that packed the bar and was successful for both the band and the bar owners.

FYI—everyone should sign up for the new life member benefit from the Alumni Association— the free lifetime email forwarding service. In order to take a d v a n t a g e of this, go to www.usna.com and activate your permanent Shipmate, July-August 2002

Classmail address. Email sent to this address (e.g., twolf@ 1987.usna.com) will go to the email address you designate. This will allow you to keep in contact when you change email/Internet service providers, as all you'll have to do is update your profile and note the new email destination.

Don't delay—I urge you to sign up now.

Also, die Naval Academy has a new Superintendent, VADM Dick Naughton '68 relieved VADM John Ryan '67 on 7 June. A Naval Flight Officer, ADM Naughton became the 57th Superintendent.

The Naval Academy Foundation issued its 2001 Donor Report. A sincere thank you to '87 for another strong showing! I especially want to acknowledge the generosity of Paul Aanonsen, Pat Hurley, Ted Miller, and Robert S m i t h members of the President's Circle, as well as David Buckley, Christine (Keller) Hart, and Scot Malloy as Leadership Club donors. For 2001, our participation rate was 32.5%, which was second for Classes in the '80s decade, behind the Class of '86's rate of 34.5%. Total Class of '87 giving for 2001 was $56,645. Outstanding!

Finally, please check out the new web site http://www.usna87.org. See you soon! TTFN. —TJW.

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Pres; Kennon A. Artis e; Navy88@aol.com Sec'y; Eric Reinhold 258 Southhall Lane, Suite 300, Maitiand, FL 32751 w; 407-839-3099; fi 407-839-3060 e: ereinhold@lnc.com Just like the weather, the news has dried up for this month. Sorry there's not more to report, but if I don't get 'em I can't print 'em! Here's an update on those I've run into recentiy. Matt Baiters has moved back to the Pensacola area and is still flying for American Airlines. Word has it that child number two is on the way! I have also had extensive interaction with Alfred Bunge, proving that networking works. Alfred was doing a great job at Johnson Controls, but was looking for more challenge and a better home-life position. I referred him to Bemstein Investment Research and Management and a dozen interviews later, being wined and dined in New York City, and displaying tiiose fine Naval leadership skills, he got the job. My former economics major buddy is now lighting it up after only a few months on the job. If you have "serious" money to invest or are in the Miami area, give him a call at 305-530-6227.

Mike Lowe was wooed over to another law firm in Oriando, Greenberg-Traurig, PA, and is one of the top billing attomey s in Central Florida.

He must be billing over 100 hours a week because I can never get through to him. Lastiy, if you end up relocating to Central Florida, think you may want to, or know someone who is, have them get in touch with me. I'm coordinating "Gradlinks" here, which is a networking group for service academy graduates out of the service and in business. I hope to report more next month. Take care. —Eric

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Pres; Ingar Grev 2721 Summers Ridge Drive Odenton, MD 21113-1589 h; 410-695-0747; w; 703-872-4027 fi 419-818-7319; e; igrev@bwwonline.net Corr. Sec'y; Earl Jones 97 Bogle Street, Weston MA 02493 e; earl.jones@alum.mit.edu 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 Hello again—I hope summer has been treating everyone well! I actually have quite a few inputs to pass along this time—thanks to all who contributed! I even have a couple of photos to include. But first, I wanted to take a moment to let you know some changes that are taking place, at least temporarily. In May, I contacted our Class Prez, Ingar Grev, and asked for some assistance in writing the column for the next few months.

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and I found out that I am expecting baby number 4 late this year! I was job-hunting, but I have put that on the back bumer with news of our anticipated Christmas/New Year arrival. So with all that said, Ingar put out the call for help over our listserve, and in a flash we had an offer of help from Earl Jones (earl.jones@alum .mit.edu). Earl will be completing the columns for the remainder of 2002 for me, and possibly the beginning of 2003. If you check out the header of the column above. Earl's contact information is there, so please send him some input for the next article. Thanks to Ingar and Earl for helping me out so quickly—it is a relief to have the articles covered for a while!

Okay, now I will move onto the inputs that I have received...First, almost immediately after I submitted my last article, I realized that I had an additional photo that should have been included. When Ed Tomberg (tomberg@wvi.com) sent us his update from Oregon, he also included this great family photo. Many apologies to the Tombergs for the oversight, and thanks for sending it along.

Ed Tomberg and family Next, I got the following note from Matt Caradonna: Just a quick note to catch you up to speed on me and some of our Classmates that I know about. I got of the Navy in '98 and went to work flying for United Express out of Dulles, VA. I got hired by United Airlines in May of 2000 and was flying the Boeing 737, which I loved. Unfortunately, I was furloughed by United on 1 March '02. In addition to giving the lowdown on some of our Classmates, I also have a selfish motive for writing to Shipmate.

I wanted to put out in the "grapevine" that I am on the street and if any of my '89 buddies know of a decent job for a guy with an engineering background (aeronautical BS) and ten years of naval service andflyinghelos and fixed wing, as well as commercial flying and even some Air Force Reserve, then give me a call!

Anyhow, here is a mndown on our Classmates that I know about; As for me and my wife of 11 years, Jeanene, we are living in Columbus, MS, with our three girls, Courtney (9), Meghan (7), and Kate (2). Ed Maraist is here in Columbus as well and we were actually joined at the hip since 1-Day in 1985! We both went down to P-cola, both went to Norfolk, VA, for four plus years to fly helos, both went back down to be T-34C instructors in VT-10, both got out, both went to fly at United Express, both went to be USAF Reserve T-37 "Tweet" instmctors (Ed is still doing this) and both sat down to the very same new hire class at United! Pretty bizarte huh? Anyway, Ed is here with his wife Susie, and three kids—Evan, Holly Anne, and Matthew.

Kevin Quinn and 1 are actually brothers (inlaw) (we martied sisters!) and Kev and Vicky live in Jax, FL, with their three awesome kids, (I'm their uncle, pretty cool huh?) Connor,

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Colin, and new arrival Mary Margaret. Kev just returned from a very long cruise and is flying H-60s. He is tearing it up in the Navy and has been to Monterey and Test Pilot School in Pax River. He's the heat and is kicking some Navy butt for'89!

Chris Owens lives in Arnold, MD, with his wife. Gin, and his two beautiful daughters Chelsea and Morgan. Chris was flying Hornets in the Navy and got out of active duty.

Curtently he's flying MD-80s (Mad Dog!) for American and doing a bang up job as a consultant in some military capacity (sorty I didn't explain that better, Buck!).

Pete Hinton is up in New Jersey in a high muckety-muck management job with (I think) Georgia Pacific with his wife, Kathy, (love ya Kath!) and son, Mitchell.

Brian Hathaway was senior enough to survive the United furloughs and is flying the Airbus out of San Fran (I think).

Larry Vincent is still in the Navy and floating somewhere in the Pacific as I write this.

Brent Courier is flying 767s for American.

Dave Cox and wife, Karen, are somewhere in the Northeast in some awesome EE/management job (call me Coxy!). Mike DeBruyn and wife Jean (love ya Jean!—you too Mikey!) are up in Detroit and Mike is a high school teacher (God Bless you, Bro!).

Ed Drew and his wife, Jackie, are up in the DC/Dulles area working at Eatel, Inc. Jon Hughes is back on active duty I think, once again flying MH-53Es in Corpus Christi, TX, I'm pretty sure. Craig Laws is at United also, flying 767's. Timmy Nyland (madman that he is!) is a captain at Atlantic Coast Airlines flying regional jets (you go boy!). Mike Reyes is a cop in LA (we need more guys like him in blue that's for sure!). I ran into Jack Steidle not too long ago in the Memphis Airport and he is doing very well at GE up in Chicago. I know about a couple of '88ers, Keith Masterson '88 is at United as a pilot instructor and pilot on the 737 and Steve Graves '88 is a high muckety muck at Lockheed Martin in Owego, NY. Well Ingar, I guess that's it. Keep up the good work!

Thanks for the input. Matt. Next, I received a note from Barry Gittleman with another multiClassmate update for us: Just a short note from New England. Melinda and I are doing well in Boston, and tmly enjoyed celebrating a belated tenth wedding aimiversary in Paris, in March. We moved from Pearl Harbor, HI, last July to follow in the footsteps of Jim Schwab '88, Carl Petty, and many others at Harvard Business School. Carl graduates in June and goes on to work for Bain & Company Consulting in London. I'll be interning with the Boston Consulting Group in the Atlanta office this summer, and look forward to catching up with Charlie Mills, whom 1 spoke with recentiy. Charlie has been doing investment banking in Atianta since he graduated from HBS in 96.

We also had a nice lunch with Andrea and Paul Dabbar and their new baby a few months ago when they came to visit Boston. Paul is still working in banking in NYC and they are all doing great.

As for old roommates: I hear from Ron Smudz often in San Diego with his wife.

Dawn. Jerry Gmerek finally left Texas for Oregon where he and his wife had baby Lindsay in March. Cheryl and Paul Diehl moved in March from North Carolina to New York with their son, Greg, and also celebrated their ten-year anniversary recently. And if Eric

Rokke reads this or anyone knows how to get in touch with him, please let me know (bgittleman @ mba2003 .hbs .edu).

Thanks so much for sending me a note, Barry!

Next was an update from Steve Palmer (palmers@1989.usna.com) with some more Classmate news: Over the past spring I' ve been in contact with several Classmates so I thought I'd pass along some news. I've been working/living outside of Boston, MA, for a company that makes and implements Intemet banking and capital market trading software. Okay gig, great people, but it's been a tough market since last Febmary '01. The family is looking to move North into New Hampshire in the near future so I'm looking to couple a move with a job change.

Dave Cloe, one of my 11th Company roommates, visited us for Easter on his way to skiing in Utah with his wife, Fran '90. He's still in the USAF, curtently stationed in Puerto Rico.

1 talked with my other roommate, OJ Block, who still lives in Califomia after getting out of the USMC, working for a high tech computer chip-related company. Emailed briefly with Jeff Tomlin, who is in Rochester, NY, serving his residency and is up to four kids now. Also touched base with both of my Plebe Year roommates, Ed Toppi and Shawn Duffy. Hey Shawn, where are you now? He was in Newport, RI, serving at SWOS, but I've no clue where he is now. Ed is working in Philly for what sounded like a company eerily similar to Enron. I didn't know what Ed meant when he said he might be going "upstate" for a while.

Seriously, it's been great touching base with all those guys and if any of you are in the Boston area, don't hesitate to call, home 781-736-1776.

Thanks, Steve! I also got a quick note from Britt McNeill who wanted to note one additional Classmate currently attending NPS, Steve Grass.

Apparently, Steve is studying computer science and arrived at NPS last summer after a successful tour with an infantry battalion at Camp Lejeune in which he served as a company commander, operations officer, and executive officer.

And according to Britt, he's still as physically fit as when we were at USNA! Thanks for the additional note, Britt!

I also received two "new addition" announcements and quick updates from Drew Kenny and Catherine (McCann) Gillies. First up is Drew's announcement: My wife, Kathy, and 1 proudly announce the artival of our third child, Brendan Jack Kenny, born on 15 May 2002. He weighed in at 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and stretched to 21 inches.

Big sister Meghan (8), big brother. Andrew (6), and of course both parents are overjoyed with the latest family addition.

I am currently serving as the maintenance officer in Patrol Squadron Sixteen in Jacksonville, FL. Pat Herring is the operations officer.

We are both scheduled to make the entire upcoming deployment to Sigonella, Sicily, from August '02 until Febmary '03. Upon arrival home, we will both be complete with our department Head tours. Brian Grimm just checked out of the squadron en route to Washington, DC. And now to Cathy's new addition with photo: Well, I'm trying to catch up on my life again.

I had a baby giri on 28 March. Her name is Suzanne Rose and she was 8 pounds, 7 ounces.

My mom bought her first flight suit—Fly Navy!

In the other part of my life, I'm still writing my dissertation for my doctorate in industrial/ organizational psychology, but at least this past Shipmate, July-August 2002

week I managed to wrap up my proposal and mail it in to my committee, and three chapters down, two to go! (Whew!) Wish me luck! Have a great day

Catherine and Suzanne Gillies

Thanks and congratulations to both the Kenny and the Gillies families! Last but certainly not least, I received a special update from Maj Dick Alexander '58, USMC (Ret.), with a very nice article and photo featuring one of our own, Maj Frank Lugo. Please read on for the details...

A West Sound Gathering The West Sound Region of Washington State's Puget Sound, as defined in Navy terms, is made up of Naval Station Bremerton to include the shipyard and all ships home ported there. Naval Hospital Bremerton, Naval Subase Bangor, and Naval Magazine Indian Island.

And in Naval Academy terms, the region is teeming with our graduates.

For example, Duane Baker '77 commands Bangor, Steve Kremer '79 commands Bremerton, and Dave Belt '82 commands Indian Island. And let's not forget Chip Griffiths '71 who commands Submarine Group Nine (the group's officer complement is probably 50% or more Academy), and Evan Chanik '73 who commands Carrier Group Three. Then there is CARL VINSON commanded by Dick Wren '78, SACRAMENTO by Jim Cloyd '79, and ALASKA by Warten Belt '84 (yes, he is Dave Belt's brother).

And now to the story. Each year the Kitsap Chapter of The Retired Officer Association, on the occasion of Armed Forces Day, honors five outstanding junior officers from the region.

This year's event took place in the Trident Ballroom at Subase Bangor and the honorees came from the Naval Legal Services Office Northwest, the Naval Hospital, ALABAMA, PARCHE, andtiieMarine Corps Security Force Company stationed at Bangor. Each honoree received a special plaque given by the chapter and a $100 savings bond.

Among the honorees this year was "one of our own." Maj Frank Lugo '89, USMC, serves as the executive officer of the Security Force Company at Bangor. There were also a number of other graduates and their wives who attended the affair. The senior class was represented by Gene Dueber '40 (a retired Marine who wore his dress blues for the occasion), the junior by Dave Danelo '98 also a Marine. Also attending were Shiriey and Dave Kilpatrick '46, Inge and Dick Alexander '58, Joan and Jerry Egan '59 (Jerry, incidentally, is the incoming president of the Kitsap Chapter for the coming year), and Kelly and Mike Manazir '81. Mike is currently the executive officer of CARL VINSON. He pinned on his eagles on 3 May and will take over the helm of SACRAMENTO come January. Mike is also the son of my Classmate and fellow Marine Buddy Manazir '58.

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Now, as promised, our first submission from John Mustin (jbmustin@yahoo.com): I had the pleasure of seeing several Classmates at the 15 December 2001 christening of MUSTIN (DDG-89) in Pascagoula, MS. It was a great event (although my perspective is obviously somewhat biased), but was made even better by the presence of Classmates Pete Galluch (PXO of MUSTIN), John Wade (CNO's staff), Lynne Smith (working at Dell in Austin, TX) and Will Randall (back home in Houston at last). I've enclosed a shot of Will, my father. Hank Mustin '55, and me on the platform immediately following the ceremony—the champagne's still wet where we're standing. ADM Vem Clark, Johnny Wade's boss and the CNO, was the principle speaker and did a fine job as you would imagine. We had quite a bit going on during the week leading up to the ceremony, but I'll summarize by simply saying that we made the most of every second of every day. We started by gathering about 18 friends in New Orieans for two days prior to going up to Pascagoula. Staying at a casino in Biloxi, MS, with about 200 of our closest friends, we managed toflowfrom moming Navy functions, to aftemoon Navy functions, to evening Navy functions andfinallyto the late night casino scene (all those older than the Class of '90 hit the rack eariy). Great fun—and Will and I managed to leave the craps tables well in the black. Great seeing Pete again after he had literally just detached from the Sixth Fleet staff He brought his family, which was also fun for all of them (and us). He justfinishedPXO school in Newport and is in the XO school pipeline prior to reporting the PCU in San Diego and ultimately to the PCD in Pascagoula. The ship is scheduled to be commissioned in June 2003 in San Diego, so mark your calendars now and we'll L to r; LtCol Dan Pinedo, USMC, Didi Lugo; Maj amass in San Diego as a Class to observe Pete's Frank Lugo, USMC; LtCol Lee Daly, USA (Ret.); mnning of the show. More on Will Randall— CDR Bill Turnbull, USN (Ret.) he's just gotten engaged. Yes, those of you who thought it would never happen, it is indeed trae.

Thanks so much for that article submission, His wedding is scheduled for 15 June, in AusMaj Alexander! Well, I guess that wraps up all tin, TX, which is a good thing because he's got the input for this issue. Thanks again to Earl for himself a keeper here and we don't want her to stepping up and helping me out for the next few dwell on her decision long enough to change months. Please help Earl and send in some info her mind. Just kidding—Catherine, his fiancee, for him to publish! Take care '89. —MLMR is an absolutely stellar catch and I'm sure you'll all agree when you meet her at our 15th reunion.

We wish them all the best. I'll be seeing Kenny Niederberger in a few weeks as part of a "guy's trip" to DC, we're throwing together for Will before the wedding weekend. Kenny's been Life Membership: 100% fighting the war in Afghanistan, but because of his secret-squirtel commando job, he isn't auPres; Jonathan Salkoff thorized to tell us what he's been doing. Most Corr. Sec'y: Maj Carter Honesty, USMC of his conversations begin with "I can neither PSC 557 Box 3465 confirm nor deny..." You get the picture. Got a FPO AP 96379-3465 great mail from Suzanne (Autry) and Mark e; clhonest@aol.com; carterhonesty@yahoo.com Fiori showing their second addition to the Webmaster; Ron Surfield world's population. They are in the Bay Area. e; rsurfield@netrail.net Mark left the Navy in '97 and got immediately Class web site: http://www.usna90.com into a high-poweredfinancecareer (he displayed Class e-group; http;//groups.yahoo.com/group/ prescient knowledge at USNA by focusing on USNA90 his bull major (economy) and knowing that it would eventually come in handy). He's just Again, it is my sad duty to report the passing transitioning to a new position now that is closer of a Classmate.. William "Bill" Walke IE (36th to home, has a shorter commute and generally Company) passed away suddenly on 26 April improves his quality of life, which is well de2002 in Clifton Park, NY. A memorial was held served after the hours he was keeping for the at St. Michael's Catholic Chapel (MD) on 2 May last several years. Suzanne's doing great as well 2002. An obituary will be submitted for the "Last and will enjoy her maternity leave until July.

Call" section of the September Shipmate.

I've misplaced the photo he sent me, so Mark will have to shoot that one to you himself Mike Rein has just gotten out of the Navy in the Boston area and is doing his Reserve drill with me on the ComCruDesGru Two Battle group staff. He transitioned quickly to a GS-13 Frank's wife Didi, daughter Caitlin, and son, Frank Jr. accompanied him to the ceremonies.

And for the first time in Chapter history, an honoree's mother, Mrs. Doris Lugo who resides in Barstow, CA, also attended. Frank, incidentally, was bom in Mannheim, Germany, whence his mother hails. During the proceedings, she sat next to my wife, Inge, who is also a German native, and the sounds of die Deutsche Sprache were heard throughout. Interestingly also, Frank and Didi met when he was 13 and she was 12...and it was she who later completed all his paperwork needed to apply for admittance to the Academy!

And as a reward for all of his hard work at Bangor...and for all his other outstanding accomplishments over the years.. .Frank has been designated as the next commanding officer of the Marine Corps Security Force Company Europe and will be stationed in Rota, Spain, come summer. It was a very memorable occasion for all who attended. We seniors duly noted the dedication and deep involvement exhibited by our younger officers. And these officers retumed the compliment by expressing their profound thanks to us for having provided them such a strong legacy of Honor...Courage...

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position and is content with his lot in life in New England. Our reserve liaison on the active Group staff is Randy Garner, who is obviously down in Norfolk and will be deployed on GEORGE WASHINGTON by the time this hits Shipmate. I'll catch up with Randy this summer when 1 do my two weeks annual training on GW with him.

George Dennis has fully transitioned to the West Coast lifestyle as he works for Goldman Sachs in Los Angeles. He's managing money between his daily surfing lunch breaks. I was shocked to leam his Blackberry still works while he's hanging ten. He amazes his New York/New Jersey buddies when he comes home with his vicious tan and valley lingo! I talk to Rob Beauchamp from CinCLantFlt via email pretty regularly. By the next deadline I' 11 encourage him to give you an update on our Classmates in the Norfolk area.

Marc Scheipe has taken a job with Bank of America and will depart the Harvard Business School in the spring to head down to North Carolina and put his new education to good use.

Brendan Rogers and John Byington will also graduate from HBS this spring, but I haven't talked to them recently to see where they're going to settle following graduation. Billy Villareal is still at SWOS Dept Head school as an instmctor, and is coaching his son's lacrosse team. I think Billy is in heaven there! Okay, gotta mn. I'll try to get a few others to write in on their own so we can fill the pages without so much effort in the future. Where is Steve TVafton? Jeff Naglestad? Drop me a line.

MUSTIN (DDG-89) christening ceremony John, thanks for the update and pic! Will, congratulations to you and Catherine! Also, Suzanne and Mark, congratulations to you! Please send me another photo at 300 dpi!

Here's a note from Greg Reppar (Gcreppar @ aol.com): I've been living in Sugar Hill, GA, (25 miles north of Atlanta), for the last two years. I've been off active duty since May 2000 and married for seven-plus years to Courtney. We have one daughter, Riley, now 28 months and bigger than most four-year olds. We just had our second on 2 April 2002, a son, Kevin, and if he continues on his curtent pace of bulking up he is going to spend his early years in a three-point stance. I am a regional manager for LifeGas, a medical gas company. I do have to say after ten years in the military, it took me a few months to get used to CivLant. I think I represented our Class well back in 1997 (Navy vs.

Tulane) as 1 fast-roped (as a SWO mind you) into the stadium along with then-Commandant of Midshipmen, Randy Bogel '68, and the game ball. I wore a full Navy football uniform wearing number 90.1 believe it made the CNN "Play Of the Day." Take care brothers and drop a line when you get a chance.

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Thanks for the update Greg and congratulations to you and Courtney! "Welcome Aboard, Riley and Kevin!" Next a bit of trivia from Dave O'Neill: Thought you would like to know that our Class is the subject of a question in Trivial Pursuit (Genus IV Edition). My wife and I were at a friend's house playing the game and I, of all people, was asked this question in the category of Wild Card, "How was the word 'Naval' spelled on diplomas presented to 1990 U.S. Naval Academy grads?" I hope you all know the answer.

Thanks, Dave, and I hope everyone does know the answer. Next, a note from Anne Kulbitski: Finally had my baby—Alexander Gregory Madsen, on 10 April 2002, 8 pounds, 4 ounces, 20.5 inches long (took three hours, start to finish). I am so happy to not be nine months pregnant! 1 got out of the Navy on 1 March and have been relaxing (sort of).

Anne, congratulations to you and Mike! "Welcome aboard, Alexander!" Jerry Wallace (OvrNt2U@aol.com) came through DEW again on a FedEx layover and I did not screw up this time and forget the camera. He's doing great and recently found out that he is getting an upgrade from DC-10 flight engineer to MD-11 first officer...and reassignment to Anchorage, AK. Congrats, Jerry!

Jerty Wallace Jerry's visit was followed by a visit from Marcus Stefanou. Marcus was in Dallas for the Marine Corps Aircraft Maintenance Officer Symposium. He provided me with a few details about his career and life. Following graduation he spent four years in Beaufort, SC, at MALS-31. From there he ttaveled to Monterey to get his electrical engineering degree at NPS followed by a payback tour at Marine Corps Systems Command.

After his SysCom tour, he headed up to Beantown to participate in a fellowship at Tufts University Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. He is presently serving as the OinC of the Marine Aviation Detachment at Blount Island Command, Jacksonville, FL. He and his wife, Carrie, have been married since 1992 and they have three children, Elise (5), Anna (3), and Will (bom 1 Febmary '02). Marcus, although we forgot to get a picture, it was great seeing you and congratulations to you and Carrie. "Welcome aboard. Will!"

The next bit of news...Jaime and I got married on 20 April in Lake Tahoe! It was a wonderful weekend highlighted by a late season snow (we almost had to divert to Sacramento and drive) and a tremendous showing from about 40 relatives and friends to include Art Gibb and Scott MacDonald. Art and Scotty flew in on Friday evening and were able to join us following the pre-wedding dinner. Art had recentiy completed

his deployment with VP-8 and is getting settled in Bmnswick, ME. Scotty had just completed his deployment on Vella-Gulf in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. He's preparing to head to the War College this summer. We were joined on Friday night by fellow Fourth Companymate, Kathy (Smith) Nichols '89. Kathy lives in Sparks, NV, about an hour away from Lake Tahoe. She is married and has an adorable litfle boy, Dylan. After dinner, we all gathered at the Hard Rock Cafe for what tumed out to be a very fun evening.

Fourth Company reunion—Scotty, Carter, Kathy (Smith) '89, and Art

Carter, Jaime, Scotty, Kathy, and Art The big event was held at the wedding chapel at the Harvey Hotel. It was a beautiful ceremony and the minister did a wonderful job. Jaime looked absolutely stunning in her gown. I think you can see me mouth the word, "Wow!" on the videotape. My brothers, Carlos Honesty USAFA '87 and Jason, were at my side. Following the ceremony, we adjourned to the top-floor of the hotel to Llewellyn's Restaurant which has panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the mountains.

It was sunset and the view was absolutely spectacular...not to mention the meal.

Major and Mrs. Carter Honesty—Okinawa bound After dinner, we all headed down to the casino and the Hard Rock Cafe. It was a pretty good night for Scotty and Art and a few others as the

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tables ($10 black jack/roulette) were very generous. (Note: Start playing Disney's "It's a Small World" music). Okay, picture this...late for the flight home on S u n d a y . . . r u n n i n g to the gate.. .brand new wife wants a sandwich and Diet Coke (no meal on the flight)...run into Classmate and completely forget you have a plane to catch. Yes, I did that. Running back from the store, I see a guy wearing what appears to be a service academy crest on his baseball cap and sweatshirt and for those of you who know me... I had to stop and say 'hello.' As I introduce myself to this certain USNA grad, I am grabbed from behind by two of the largest paws on the planet (scared the sh*t outta me). It was M a r k House.

Carter, again congratulations to both you and your bride. It is a small world, and you have to stay on your toes because you never know who might sneak up on you. As 1 read your email, I can only assume that any information I send is free game for Shipmate, which is okay, I will just be as vague and brief as possible and list as many other Classmates as I can so that they will owe beers for being mentioned in an article.

Regarding my career, after TBS/IOC it was off to 3/7 in 29 Palms where I did the usual Lieutenant tour of platoon commander/company XO. Everett Dunnick was there too doing the same. We would occasionally see Tim Grattan who was with tanks in 29 Palms and even bought a house in the "desert paradise."

After that tour I was on my way to 1st Force Recon when I had a bicycle accident and banged my brain-housing group up a bit. That took me out of the fight for a while and while recovering my orders were changed and the Corps had me report for duty at the Amphib School in Coronado. I spent that time as an instmctor and Ops Officer while spending my free time keeping up with Will Randall, Chris Haggerty, Roger IJllman, and Jim Pfaust and their exploits with the SEAL Teams and Special Boat Units. I also married my wife, Allison, whom I met just prior to leaving 3/7. From Coronado, I went to lOAC in Fort Benning, GA, and after that reported to 3d Marines in Hawaii and was assigned to 1st Bn where I served in operations and Bravo Company commander. Chris Cabaniss was there as well.

From 1/3.1 took over as the Inspector-Instmctor of 4th Force Recon Company also in Hawaii. Mark Kustra and Ed Dewald are also 1-Is and are also up to their ears in Toys for Tots as well as some other stuff, like training.

My tour will be over in '03. Allison and I do not have any children yet, but hope to start a family soon. Some updates on Classmates 1 keep in touch with. Will Randall is now in the Reserve and building malls and mnning the family ranch in Texas. He is getting martied this June to a lovely girl, Catherine. Karl Jensen is still in and riding a computer on the East Coast. I haven't seen old Kari for a while but I believe he is coming to Will's wedding, too. He will no doubt be a mission commander on the space shuUle one day. Greg Wong has his doctorate and is using it to be Mr Mom in Los Angeles. I was in his wedding back in '94 when he married Agnes, a doctor who can support him while he goes to the gym and works on his house. Scott Schweitzer and his wife, Rene ("Coach Hicks" daughter), have a family and are now back in his old stompin' grounds of AUentown selling high-speed electronics gear. Everett Dunnick is the XO of 1st Recon Bn at Camp Pendleton and got martied a couple of years ago. He's always in the mix and no Shipmate, July-August 2002

doubt networking for another high-profile billet to kill bad-guys. Ed Dewald, as I mentioned is also an 1-1 in Ohio, raising a family and lovin' life. Mark Kustra, lost track of him since last year, but still in the Corps, probably headed to a think-tank on how to protect America. Eric Focht is in HMH-464 and keeps me posted on all current events via the global email. Brian Cavanaugh was stationed here in Hawaii for some time and is now flying the President around in Washington. He is also married with children and enjoying the soft life of a 53 pilot. Chris Cabaniss was in 1/3 when I was there and has since moved to Washington to parade for all the dignitaries and hob-knob with the brass. He is also martied with a little giri and a cat. No doubt there are others, probably so obvious that I will kick myself when I hit send and failed to mention them. Regarding the lieutenant colonel who was with me in Reno.. .that was Harley T. Skidmore III '80, the CO of 4th Force. Well that's my life.. .or at least that's my story and I'm stickin' to it. Hope you have a great honeymoon!

It's a small, small world...especially standing next to Mark Thanks for the update, Mark! Best of luck to you in the future and next time how about calling my name before you grab me. Right after the wedding, the aforementioned Lynne Smith came to Dallas to participate in a swimming clinic to improve her sttoke for triathalon competitions.

Lynne, best of luck to you this summer and, once again, thank you for our wedding gift!

Lynne Smith and the Honestys Finally, a word from the Alumni Association— Homecoming is 27-30 September 2002. We will again sponsor the All-Alumni party in Alumni Hall on Friday 27 September from 5-8 p.m. You can sign up online via the Alumni web site at www.usna.com/events. Forms are also in Shipmate to be mailed in, or you can call the Events Coordinator, Kathy deCamara, at 410-263-4448, ext. 200. Lots more stuff to come in September.

Semper Fi! — C a r t e r

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Pres: LCDR Richard Brophy, USN 416 Fairfax Ave., Norfolk, VA 23507 h; 757-625-4068; e; usnal991@aol.com w/ph; VFA81 Unit 60149 FPO AE09504-6245 w/e: brophyrt® vfa81.navy.mil Sec'y; LT John DeVine, USN 1701 Tyler Green Drive, Smyrna, GA 30080 e: ljdevine@bellsouth.net '91, I know our Class column has been thin over the past few months...my regrets. Most of the silence has been due to a lack of mail, but usually I'll just make stuff up if I have to. I too have been a bit behind the curve.

And in reflection I realize sometimes no news was good news...When news did come across the line, it wasn't the kind we like to pass along.

As many of you probably now know, our Classmate Chris Tragna was killed on 2 April in a plane crash at Pax River. Our Class has been unlucky with regard to aviation accidents, and once again we are reminded of the risk and sacrifice that we committed to as a Class and as USNA graduates, and that many of our Classmates and their families are still making. Ray Baratta was Chris' roommate during First-Class Year. He sent the following reflections, his own and those of J o h n R a b i n , of Chris and his memorial and intemment ceremonies: We attended a Memorial Service for Chris at Pax River on Friday, 5 April. In addition to Chris' friends and colleagues from TPS, a good number of his Classmates came as well. Manny Picon was one of the folks that spoke at the service. Jen Nichols also came. There was a group of Chris' former 24th Company Classmates in attendance as well including, John Rabin, Chad Joplin, John Bolt, Shawn Spang, Mike Hamilton, Paul Hagar, and myself.

The ceremony was very moving and the underlying premise was that Chris died doing something he loved. There were stories from his childhood that enthralled us of how, from a very tender age, all Chris wanted to do was be a naval aviator. For the most part the ceremony was upbeat, tending to reflect on the good times rather than the tragedy at hand. The story that stuck with me the most was the one revealing how Chris got his call sign "Bagno." Chris was taxing in his F-18 one day and his jet wash blew over a port-a-potty on the edge of the runway, "bagno" is Italian for bathroom. It is unconfirmed whether or not anyone was actually using the facilities at the time.

Chris is survived by his wife, Desiree. The family has opened a fund in Chris' memory to go to the American Liver Foundation, care of Chris' father, Charles. If folks wish to donate, send a check made out to the The American Liver Foundation, c/o Charles Tragna, 3 Indian Trace, Kings Park, NY 11754.

One thing that came out of this, was that my friends and I have decided that this should not be the occassion for us to get together. We all need to make stronger efforts to keep in touch, beyond a reunion every five years. This has also born out in the lack of submissions to Shipmate.

I hope we can keep the conversations strong and meet in good times instead of tragedy.

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Below is a letter John Rabin wrote to us, detailing Chris' intemment ceremony at Arlington. It was very touching, and I thank John immensely for representing us at the ceremony: All, just wanted to drop you a line and let you all know that I went to the intemment for Chris at Arlington yesterday and it was beautiful, patriotic, and emotional.

The rain stopped and the sun was shining as the procession began. The Navy color guard and Navy band led the caisson which was followed

by Desiree, her parents, and Chris's family.

Following them were about 200 folks (most in uniform).

The gravesite was about a ten minute walk.

Upon arrival, we formed a semi-circle around the plot. Once the casket was placed, four F-18's did a flyover. It was a glorious sight to see the flyover and have one peel off right over the grave.

The Chaplin said some nice words and the 21 gun salute was jarring and final. Taps followed, which was the most difficult part of the ceremony (for me). It was difficult to hear the bugle, look at the casket and see Desiree and her family.

After Taps, flags were given to Desiree, and Chris's mom and dad.

It was a tmly touching ceremony and surprisingly comforting. There is so much death in the world these days, it was comforting to know that, not only did Chris die doing something that he loved, he died with the respect and admiration of his friends, family, shipmates, and country.

It's hard to continue past this sad news, but I would also like folks to hear some input from Melvin Brovni. Melvin, always good for a smile, checked in at the beginning of May with this note: Ensign W. Melvin Brown, U.S. Navy Medical Corps here! I too have grown weary of seeing little news about our Class. I guess everyone's just very busy. I do recall from my SWO days that it seems the Navy mns on lieutenant commander's and here we are!

First, belated greeting to Joe Gottschalk, Jeff Ribel, Jensen "Weng" Somers, and Paul Ewing. It was great to hear from you's guys; unfortunately, I was unable to join you all for the reunion due to medical board examinations.

As for me, I am happy to report that I am done with medical school here in Charleston, SC. In three weeks I will graduate and be fleeted up to lieutenant once more albeit in the Medical Corps this time. I am in receipt of orders to start my residency in pediatrics at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in June. In tme Mel form I will reside in the restaurant/bar district in downtown Norfolk, so anyone needing a place to crash should feel free to call on me! For now, 1 can be reached at brownwil@msn.com.

I will attempt to give some updates on other Classmates as best I know. My boys "Joey D." (Joseph Dondero) and "Happy" (Jonny Rabin) reside in Jon's home in the shadow of USNA. Jon is consulting for a living. Joey, along with John Mann, is on the precipice of launching "Rollypollies;" an activity center for children in Severn (www.rollypollies.com).

While visiting those two at various times, I have run into Paul Ewing, John Grierson, Carl Nease '92, Christain Bonat, and Dan Gawitt.

Paul was corporate, but was called back to arms by the Corps and sent to Sofia, Bulgaria. John and Carl are well-to-do corporate bigwigs in the Commonwealth. Christain, I believe, is in law school or finished and martied to a pediatrics resident living in the nation's capital. I don't recall what Dan is up to, but he was

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looking very youthful! As for those 1 cortespond witii (pooriy on my end); Eric Dukat is out in Hawaii with his wife, Laura, and his daughter, Hannah. He is in a squadron or sometiiing. Jason Jorgensen (P-3 NFO) resides in Leavenworth, KS, while attending some staff college. 1 apologize for not knowing specifics, but I can't make heads or tails of those lengthy govemmentt email addresses they use. Why can't it just be @ danavy.org? Anyhoo, 1 hope this fluff is good for a paragraph or two in Shipmate] Again, any folks in the Norfolk area, I hope to see you at your next visit to one of our fine naval medical installations! Take Care.

Thanks, Mel, for the note. In addition to Melvin's May note, I received a note from (David Buckley '87) at GE Capital. David was kind enough to keep us current on two of our own.

David Ellison has just been promoted to vice president, Sourcing, for one of GE Capital's business units—GE Capital TIP/Modular Space, located in Devon, PA. TIP/Modular Space is a financial services and asset management business, concentrating on tractor trailers, mobile office space, and modular facilities. Dave has been rocketing up the career ladder, and is doing a great job in the company. The note also mentioned Bob Miller. Bob is a lead sales manager at the company, responsible for all new service applications for the business, and is also lighting the world on fire. Congratulations, Bob and David! And thanks also to David Buckley—in following David's "best practice," if anyone has any BZs to report on a '91 Classmate, or a grad in another Class, send it on to me or the appropriate Class secretary!

Alright, that's all for now. Send news. And I'm sure Chris would ask us to stay safe and tteasure each day. — J D

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Pres; LT Scott Hottenstein, USN Sec'y; Robert Pothier 77 Colby Street, Bradford, MA 01835 e: rbpothier@yahoo.com Class web site; www.usna92.com Brothers and sisters of the brine: I bring you no Classmate news in this, my final installment before our first major post-baccalaureate milestone. I speak, of course, of our 10th reunion this September, and yes, I'll be there—because I've already plunked down the scratch for a room and there's no way I'm going to kiss $180 goodbye.

That may be lunch money to some of the M..B.A.ers or solicitors out there but not to stmggling artists like yours tmly. And you know what?

Lance "Pumpkin Head" Shoemaker is slated to appear as well. If that ain't a draw, I don't know what is.

Speaking of the reunion, here's the latest from the hearty souls bringing the event to a theater near you. I'm cutting/pasting/commenting on an email I received chain-style from LT David Britt: Themed tailgater? Either luau or Caribbean.

Pros? Nice background music. (We're too old now to shout over a rock band, and an acoustic guitar is too James Taylorish, zzz.)

Timetable: 10 a.m.-noon: Pre- kickoff cocktail party featuring continental breakfast and bloody marys/ mimosas/beer/wine and non-alcoholic drinks (including bottied water) all no-cost.

Noon-6 p.m.; Buffet begins with whatever we decide we want to eat. Again, possible Caribbean theme food along with possible pig roast for luau? (I dig on swine. A-plus!)

1 p.m.; Steel dmm band starts—slushy drink bar opens serving pina coladas, daiquiris, etc. (no-cost).

6-8 p.m.; Post buffet—bars stay open and beer/wine (flows freely and liberally). Band will stay on (until Rich Prest gets up and plays some Judas Priest), or we pay for another (rock band) to start after the buffet?

As Dave wrote in his email, "This is the big draw for the entire weekend...I thought we should make it as memorable as possible." Is. Have. Spectacular job. If it blows, I take it all back, but of course it won't.

These stalwart defenders of the Class deserve public recognition for the outstanding work they've done in fixing all this up for the rest of us: Dave Britt, Dan Dunaway, Gush Newman, Jeff Triplett, Dave Helmreich, Chris Cordero, Dave Lillefloren, Robert Owen, Tom Sareeram, and Phil Reed. If you've got an idea or suggestion for the reunion, get off your %!*# and get word to one of them pronto, because soon it'll be too late. If you've contributed mightily to the effort and I haven't listed you here you haven't been slighted—I'm just drawing these names from distribution list on the email daisy chain. You'll get yours. Besides, part of the fun of being a Navy Grad is knowing you did all the work while everyone else got all the credit, so grin and bask in the glory that it was all your doing, anyway.

More Reunion Stuff You can register online for all the reunion festivities through the Class web site— www.usna92.com. Check there for updates, and make sure you register by 31 August so we can get the final numbers and arrangements solidified for the reception, tailgater, and trinket bags.

Latecomers will be raked over the coals for extra dough (a shake-down, yes—tough) so if you're cheap like me, vote early and often. If you want '92 swag for the reunion, order it before 7 August from www.usnaclasstore.coni/ 92store.html.

Tix for the Homecoming game versus Duke can be had by ringing 1-800-US4-NAVY. If you want to sit with the Class, tell them you are with the '92 10-year reunion. Group 304.

It's dog-eat-dog for hotel accommodations.

Remember, other Classes are coming home too, so Annapolis is going to be jam-packed w i t h g o o f y e x - M i d s . C h e c k o u t www. hometownannapolis.com/lw_hotels.html for a list of hotels and phone numbers.

Also, there'll be a golf toumament in Bill Dey's name on Friday, 27 September. It's a fundraiser for a Navy Soccer award in Bill's honor. For more details send a line to Deb Dey (dbdey@aol.com), Gardner Smith (msmithll27@stny.rr.com), or Tim Flecker (timflecker@hotmail.com).

See you clowns in September.

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Do you remember I - Day, 6 July 1988?

Remember climbir^g Herndon?

How about 2 for 7 night?

Graduation and Commissioning Week?

Now it's our next big event -

Don't miss out on our 10-yeor reunion 26 -29 SEPTEMBER : HOMECOMING 2002 Find out more and register at WWW.USna92.COm Shipmate, July-August 2002

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Pres; LT Matt Amy, USN VP/Treas; LT Matt Arnold, USN Treas; LT Efren Mojica, USN Sec'y; LT Jim Mills, USN Con^. Sec'y; Capt Shogo Cottrell, USMCR 4166 San Ysidro Way, Rockledge, FL 32955 h; 321-636-2649; e: shipmate@usna93.com From what I hear, the San Diego gathering went very well. In case you didn't hear. Matt Arny helped to organize a get-together for our Classmates in the San Diego area. I believe that the activities included a tailgater and the Padres vs. Pirates baseball game. Hope that those of you who were able to make it enjoyed it.

We've been asked to put in a plug for this year's Homecoming by the Alumni Association.

It sounds like a lot of fun and will be held during 27-29 September this year. It's going to kick off with an All Classes Homecoming Party on Friday 27, September in Alumni Hall. You can sign up for all of these events on the Alumni Association's web site at http://www.usna.coni/ events. George Watt '73, president and CEO of the USNAAA recalls: 1 can still remember the first time I attended as an Alum in Dahlgren Hall (I won't mention trying to sneak in as a Midshipman...and I'm sure I wasn't the only one). What an awesome scene to walk in and see hundreds and hundreds of us there with signs overhead for Classes to gather under. You could always find that "special" Firstie or your "favorite" Plebe detailer. And, your Plebes managed tofindyou.

You could introduce your spouse to your best friend from flight school, or from that first WestPac. My absolute best experience was finding myfirstcommanding officer and catching up on old times (or even a former Company or Battalion officer). Unlike a Class reunion reception, we had multiple generations and an "extended Brigade" all in one place. I can't think of a better or more fun way to ".. .perpetuate the history, traditions, memories, and growth of the Naval Academy and bind Alumni together...This will be again be a Highlight of Homecoming 2002.1 hope to see you there!"

Our first update comes from Fred Piquette, (fwpiquette@earthlink.net) who is now with the DC Metto Police Department. Take it away, Fred!

1 really have not kept up with the Class too much since graduation almost ten years ago.

Just posting an update for anyone interested in getting back in touch. After the accident a month before graduation, I was detailed to the USNA Physics Dept. After five years of teaching, upgrading the physics labs, and helping to design the current classtalk interactive classrooms, 1 found myself ready to try something new. I eventually ended up at the DC Metropolitan Police Dept., where I have been the last two years. As you can imagine, police work is a little different than teaching physics.

Working in DC is great. It really is a diverse city. On any given day, I come into contact with just about every walk of life that there is. I started out doing a year of street patrol in southwest DC, cutting my teeth in beautiful PSA (Patrol Service Area) 110. After that, I was snatched up by the Focused Mission (Vice) Unit for a yean I am curtently assigned to the DC Metropolitan Police Dept.'s Major Narcotics Investigative Unit in Northeast DC. I am working the midnight (10 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.) tour of duty, because I am still very junior, and like the excitement. With the sergeant's exam and detective's exam coming up soon, I spend most of my off time studying (when I'm not in court), and working out. However, if any 93r's are in the DC metropolitan area, and would like to grab a cup of coffee or a beer, drop me a line.

You can email me at fwpiquette@earthlink.net or call me on my mobile phone at 202-5505672.1 would like catch up with a few people.

Over the last few years I have mn across several Classmates, most notably Larry Denton and Rob McWillam. I currently reside in Northem Virginia, but am moving back into DC in a few months. Oh yeah.. .1 probably can't get you out of photo-radar tickets, so don't even ask (he he). And trying to bribe me with a box of donuts probably won't help either. Good luck to everyone in their endeavors.

Fred sent in some pictures that he took about the things that he sees while on patrol. Unfortunately, none of the photos included Fred himself so I am unable to print them. I should be able to put them up on the Class webpage, however. Take a look there if you've ever wondered what a police officer see's when their on their "beat".

Thanks for the update and photos, Fred. Hope that your exams go well! Next up is Frank Luongo: Well this is it. I get out this June and am currently on terminal leave. 1 was accepted to and will attend the Wharton School of Business in U-Penn. If anyone is in the Philly or NYC area

'93: JJ Rusnak, Sam Rumph, Julia Rumph, and John Petroff at Campbell University Law School graduation ceremony 170

email me at Luongo93@aol.com or call 610453-6490.

Frank, Congrats on being accepted to Wharton.

I believe that we have a few Classmates there and another handful that are now Wharton alum.

Best of luck on your mastersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;glad that you can dedicate your self to that worthy endeavor. I'm working on mine, but I'm on the long road, taking my courses over the Intemet. Our next update comes from JJ Rusnak who didn't really write about himself, but that's ok: Sam Rumph just graduated from Campbell University Law School on 13 May. John Petroff and I (his two old roommates from USNA) went down to North Carolina for the graduation. Attached (below) is a picture of John, Sam, Sam's daughter Julia, and me after his hooding ceremony.

Our next letter comes from a wild and crazy guy that hasn't written in before (I think) and was one of our brethren from another country, Keizo Kitagawa. Keizo is also engaged in the war on terrorism and he writes the following: Dear '93, Hello. This is Keizo "Cheese" Kitagawa of 22nd Company from the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense. I am writing this letter from the Indian Ocean onboard JDS JARUNA (DDH-141) deployed since this Febmary in order to support the U.S. Navy and the Coalition navies in Operation Enduring Freedom. JMSDF has deployed to the Indian Ocean since last November in regard to Anti-Tertorism Law of Japan, which passed after the tragedy on September 11th, 2001. Curtently I am the Communications Staff (N-6) for the Escort Flotilla Three, commanding the Deployment Force for Support. In the restriction of Japanese policy, our missions are logistics support, information and intelligence exchange and SAR. JMSDF has deployed three tofiveships in the region. I know the Classmates and shipmates are leading the fleet and units in the OEF and I am proud that 1 can support my friends for the world peace. Picture was taken upon the meeting between two navies. USNA leadership is great.

Since this letter is myfirstsubmission to Shipmate so I would like to give my brief history after the graduation. After May '93,1 retumed to Japan and joined the JMSDF. I chose surface warfare and completed four ship tours including the Aegis destroyer KIRISHIMA (DDG-174).

After continuous sea duties, I became an instmctor at the Maritime Officer's Candidate School in Etajima where all Japanese naval officers go through. I also went there right after Annapolis.

After I completed the Department Head School, I took the Comms Staff duty since March '01.

Fortunately I had many chances to work with the U.S. Navy and have encountered many Classmates and shipmates.

I martied Naomi in May 1995 and we have two daughters Yuriko (6) and Mariko (3) living in Maizuru, Kyoto, where I am stationed.

Like any Navy family, we have moved six times so far. They are lovely and fine.

It have been my ideal to become the "Bridge over the Pacific Ocean" since I entered the USNA and 1 have never changed since. Now that is extending to the Indian Ocean. Well, thank your for reading my long notes and you are always welcome in Japan and please look me up when you come by. Good Luck and wish everyone success!

Lifetime email is now available.

Visit usna.com for (details.

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Better yet, if you are not seeing the magazine regularly, join the Navy League and get it regularly! The sea services need your support during the war on tertorism! All the best.

RADM Steve Tomaszeski '72, LT Keizo Kitagawa, CAPT David Jackson' 79, and CDR Keitii Bowman '81 on board JDS HARUNA

Glad to hear from you Keizo. Best of luck on your mission and hope that all is well with your family. Jill and I enjoyed our three-year tour on Okinawa and really miss the wonderful people there. Lucidly, my mother is from Okinawa, so we do intend to go back sometime (when we can afford to) and visit again.

It's not too often that we get in a submission from someone in another Class about one of our Classmates. This month, we have the pleasure of a submission from Gordo Peterson '68, who is the senior editor of Sea Power magazine and Class of '68 scribe for Shipmate. Gordo was able to catch a hop on an F/A-18E/F flown by Dan Baxter and was nice enough to send in the following: During my visit to NAS Lemoore, CA, in April to research an article for Sea Power magazine on the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet's first operational deployment this summer on the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier ABRAHAM LLNCOLN (CVN-72), it was my good fortune to have LT Dan "Uecker" Baxter pilot a two-seat " F ' model for my two hour orientation flight. Dan, of the 24th and 17th Companies, now serves as the student control officer with the "Flying Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron 122 (VFA122), the fleet replacement squadron training pilots to qualify in the Super Hornet at Lemoore. Dan eamed his Navy wings in 1996, and he logged more than 800 hours in the F-14 Tomcat before reporting to VFA-122. He now has more than 350 hours in the "Rhino." If the chance arises, ask him about the time he experienced a partial hydraulics failure and engine failure in a Tomcat while on short final during a night approach to a carrier in the Arabian Gulf Suffice to say he waved off successfully (with the glow from his one good engine's afterbumer reflecting in the water ahead of the boat) and landed safely in Saudi Arabia—eaming a decoration for outstanding airmanship and saving the bird. I can't vouch for the report that he needed surgery to remove his seat pan, but I can speak with authority when I say that he is one smooth stick. We pulled 7.3 Gs during one maneuver on my flight, and none of my internal plumbing failed. Dan has logged 337 traps on seven different cartiers. He is up for a set of orders, most likely to a major seagoing staff where he will, undoubtedly, be the "go to" guy for information on the Super Homet's outstanding tactical capabilities. He and his wife reside with their family near Lemoore, and they just had a new member arrive this spring. You can read more about Dan and the Super Homet in tiie June 2002 issue of Sea Power. On-line text of articles is available under "Sea Power" on tiie Navy League homepage (www.navyleague.org).

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LT Dan "Uecker" Baxter following an F/A-18F Super Homet training flight in April at NAS Lemoore, CA, photo courtesy of G. Peterson, Sea Power magazine I think that about wraps up this month. Hope that everyone has an enjoyable summer and we'll catch you in September. —Shogo

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Pres: IstLt Scott K. Hornbuckle, USMC PSC 556, Box 506, FPO AP 96386-0506 h: 011-826-11-737-0083 e: hombuckle@hotmail.com Vice Pres/Treas; Kirk Clermont 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.

Hello, '94! Thanks for taking the time to check in for another helping of '94 happenings. You' ve responded to my plea for more pictures and emails. The first one arrived on 8 May, from John Peterson (john@micromachines.com): It has been eight years since graduation, and I have never written to Shipmate, although I intended to a few times over the years. After I went to the Olympics with a '94 contingent— nine strong—I decided it was time. The San Diego Crew (Steve Schairer, Bryce Whiting, Bryan Szeliga, Pat Growney, and Steve Olivera) left early on the morning of 12 Febmary and met me at the intersection of I-10 and 1-15. We distributed the personnel and gear into the two cars and headed North, stopping in Vegas for Fat Tuesday and then on to Salt Lake City the next moming. Jason Hedberg drove solo from San Francisco and soon the

East Coast Olympians began arriving. Neil Keegan and a friend of his from high school rolled in, followed by Jason Van Matre, Bobby Tyson (USMC and, Gettysburg '94) and a high school friend of Pats.

Bryce found a five-bedroom house for rent in Park City for the 12 of us, and we had a busy schedule of events ahead. We saw the ski jumping events, the two-man luge, three hockey games, and a medals ceremony followed by a concert. The nightlife was pretty wild, and much better than we expected given the reputation of Salt Lake City and the State of Utah in general. We managed to get a few hours of Fred Regan's time, who was at the Olympics working ridiculously long hours as a U.S. Secret Service agent. He had some interesting stories to tell about the security at the games, but from our perspective, everything went smoothly. It was a great time and it was certainly good to see everyone. It was a long drive back to Southem California after five full days and late nights of fun, but everyone made it in one piece. We are already planning a second trip to the next winter games in Torino, Italy.

Neil Keeganini has promised to show us around and help us with the locals.

Personally, 1 have been out of the Marine Corps for just over two years now and I work as an engineer for a fiber optic switching company in Los Angeles. I live in Redondo Beach and I have recently become engaged to my girlfriend of three years, we are planning a May 2003 wedding at the Academy Chapel. Feel free to drop me a line. I will be sure to write again in eight years.

Thanks, John. (I was kinda hoping we'd get some of the wild nightiife in Utah!)

Darrell Gobble (dgobble@prolynx.com) broke his eight years of silence in this email written on 30 May: Long-time reader, first-time writer; Since those of us who have chosen to go the civilian route are now completely free of the Navy's clutches after eight years of "service," I thought it time to submit my first entry to Shipmate.

After going the Nuke route following graduation and "successfully" completing that training, I served my one and only sea tour aboard TOPEKA (SSN -754) out of Peari Harbor.

Managing to leave the boat just shy of three years (unheard of for our year group), I was fortunate enough to land the cushy job of an NROTC instructor at Oregon State University.

Like most of us saddled with this arduous duty, I eamed my master's, but in construction engineering management vice the norm of going for the M.B.A. While enjoying the pleasant weather of Hawaii, I was fortunate to meet the lovely lady that would become my wife, Melia. We were martied while I was in Oregon in August 2000 in a fabulous ceremony conducted on the coast of Oregon. I must thank Eric Severseike '94 for the love connection for it was Melia's college roommate that is Eric's cousin. After a wonderful week of Melia and her roommates visiting Hawaii and staying at our house, Melia decided to move to Hawaii and the courting began. As a note, Eric is now the engineer aboard MicmcAN (Blue or Gold, I don't bother trying to remember) out of Bangor in case anyone would like to send him some hate mail.

Eric was also the best man at our wedding.

After entering the ranks of common civilian, Melia and I moved to Denver for my first postNavy job. After personally feeling the effects of the economic downturn in the tech industry (a.k.a. laid off), I happily landed a position with 171

The Home Depot in their store leadership program (and they're still looking for more exmilitary types if anyone is interested).

That just about sums up the last eight years and if anyone is interested in a place to crash while skiing the Rockies or you're just passing through, look us up.

In the "seen around town" segment: Sarah Crouse was recently spotted at the Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter of USNA AA. She is in Portiand with the Navy Recmiting District. Her picture was recentiy snapped at a luncheon. (Say "cheese"!)

Veterans Cemetery in Fayetteville, NC, on Wednesday, 5 June 2002. Pallbearers were family and friends. Honorary Pallbearers were Mario Petricola, Louie Lecce, and Colonel Jeffery Marshall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made for St. Marks Education Center Fund and directed to Mrs. Christine Nilson, 4101 Chandler Dr., Wilmington, NC 28405.

That concludes this month's Class news installment. You know, I'm not seeing enough baby pictures. Either you're not reproducing (which I know to be false) or your offspring ain't much to look at. Please prove me wrong and send me photos of those cute littie tricycle motors! (Sec'y note: Shipmate mandates that you must be in the picture as well. Sorry...not my mle.)

Take care, '94, and God bless. C-ya. —Jim

Sarah Crouse in Portland with Jack Bartett '43 I have a little bit of Alumni business to pass on. The second annual All Classes Homecoming Party is scheduled to take place on the Friday evening of Homecoming—this year—Friday, 27 September from 5-8 p.m. in Alumni Hall.

If interested, you can sign up online via the USNAAA web site at www.usna.com/events. Or you can complete forms that are in Shipmate to be mailed. Altematively, they can call the Events Coordinator, Kathy deCamara, at 410-263-4448 extension 200.

While we're on the topic of Homecoming, our 10-Year Reunion is only two years away. We've started some preliminary planning and we're looking for volunteers to be on the reunion committee. If interested, please contact me. More information can be found on the web site.

It is with a heavy heart that I pass on to you the following news: CAPT Erik Torsten Nilson, age 30, of 4101 Chandler Dr., Wilmington, passed away on Friday, 31 May 2002, at his residence. He was bom on 11 April 1972 in Stanford, CT. Captain Nilson was a parishioner of St. Marks Catholic Church. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1994 and became a Naval Aviator in 1996. He honorably served with the Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 266 MCAS New River for five years. He participated in humanitarian and in peacekeeping operations in the former Yugoslavia and Republic of Macedonia.

Captain Nilson is survived by his wife, Christine P. Nilson; and a son, Luke Anthony Nilson; his mother, Deborah S. Nilson of Ridgefield, CN; grandmother, Barbara G. Smith of Naples, FL; a brother, Matthew Nilson of Ridgefield, CN; father and mother-in-law, Anthony J. and Denise M. Petricola of Pinehurst, NC; two brothers-in-law, Mario 1.

Petricola of Dublin, OH, and Louie Lecce of Windsor, Ontario; and a sister-in-law, Gina A. Lecce of Windsor, Ontario.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, 4 June 2002 at Marine Corps Air Station New River Chapel with Chaplain Bernard Bezy officiating. Interment followed in Sandhills State 172

Tracy Clark and her new husband Adrian, 26 May 2002

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Pres; John Fleet e: class.president@usna.com Sec'y; LT Don Jamiola, USN Patton 26 Unit 60170, FPO AE 09501-5915 DSN 314 624 2457 Class web site; usna95.com e; djamiola@hotmail.com So here we are again. The heat of summer in full swing, and you are probably relaxing with the latest copy of Shipmate. Well, not to disappoint you, I have a letter from Doug Abernathy (DougWAbernathy@aol.com) in Georgia.

Sounds like he is doing well; how about those others from 15th Company? Well, here is what we have for this month: I just wanted to give a quick update on what I've been up to. I'm in Athens, GA, right now as an instructor at Navy Supply Corps School teaching food service to future SuppOs. I've been here for about two years and I'm getting out of the Navy on 5 July for good. I recentiy got married in September to a wonderful woman, Becky, and I just got a super sweet job offer from Siemens in Logistics here in Atlanta for when I get out. Things on my end couldn't be better.

1 have heard from a few '95ers recently. I know that Becky (Allen) Livinston is still living in Alabama and is about to move back to Norfolk with her husband, and she has a third baby on the way! I heard from Jeff Parsons and he is in DC now working at the Pentagon and is weighing his options. 1 know Alex Chehansky is in Philadelphia working on his

law degree (like none of us saw that one coming!) Doug Lemott and Sonya are moving back to the states from Japan with their two littie ones. That's about it 1 think. I would love to hear from anybody. Thanks!

So, it sounds Uke we have a challenge for some information from the mighty 15. Hopefully, my next emails will be from those Companymates.

Until next time, Don. From your President Hello everyone!

Major props go out to Eric Kapitulik for his tremendously successful and devoted efforts on behalf of the six children whose fathers were Marines with Eric's Force Reconnaissance unit killed in a helo mishap in December '99. There was a terrific piece recently in the Boston Globe regarding Eric's highly inspiring and continuing endeavor to raise significant funds for college tuition for the children (if you would like to see the article, visit usna.com's "In the News" archives link and go to the 10 June entry, or contact me). The Class is very impressed and very proud of Kap bringing such exceptional credit to himself and the service.

Also: this is another call for support with the Class tailgaters this fall. Mike Davies leaves some big shoes to fill but there must be some other Annapolis-area members with similar talent. Please contact me if you have any desire to host at some or all of the home games.

Next, congratulations go out to Hugh Dainer and his wife, Rupa, who both recentiy eamed their M.D. Hugh also eamed a Ph.D. along the way. Many Classmates and Alumni feted the Dainers at a terrific party in Bethesda, including Djamal Pullom, Tom Henneberg, Hartiey Postelthwaite, Mike King, Jon Troyer, Marco Trevino, Jim Douglass, Reuben Brigety, Silas Ahn, Penny Donnelly Ismay, Samya Cruz, Kathleen Dunne, Todd Alexander '97, Dave Ismay '93, and RADM Donald Sturtz '55.

Finally, if you have not visited usna95.com, please do so and register yourself. As always, our thanks go to Steve Shedd for his dedication there.

Hope this finds everyone in the middle of a great summer.

With fondest regards. —John

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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, USMC 6416 Sugar Maple Court, Fredericksburg, VA 22407 h; 540-548-3344; e; barztr@tecom.usmc.mil Greetings, '96! Rick Piechota writes us with some news from Jacksonville.

Wow! It's sure been a long time, but I finally got around to writing. First of all I'd like to apologize for not keeping in touch with my 31st Companymates...Curtis, Wes, Barracuda, Julie, Dan, and especially Joanna, where are you guys? Anyway, I've been shacked up here in Jacksonville, doing my best as an S-3B NFO attached to VS-30 as the personnel officer.

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Rich Piechota MWR officer, and EAFM package coordinator. My tour is almost up, and I' 11 be making some of the next cruise before making it back to San Diego and the RAG for some well-deserved Shore Duty. I might finally be able to buy that town home in Hillcrest. Hillcrest, keep your fingers crossed. I had a great cmise on THEODORE ROOSEVELT, splitting time in the Persian Gulf and Med. After eight or nine weeks on the boat eating wardroom chow, there's really nothing like getting ashore and tearing into a few spicy Athenian meatsticks from a street vendor along with a couple beverages. I went to Chris Fuqua's wedding a few months ago, and no one has been able to track him down since. Chris where are you? I spoke with Kurt Ziegler on the phone around Christmas time and he is out of the Navy working in New York City and is engaged to Trish. Cindy says hello and is looking for a curtent address to send a birthday tie. Good luck, Kurt! Chris Hoffman from 32nd Company made it down to New Orleans with the USNA Women's Rugby team for a Mardi Gras Toumament. Chris also was married and has a new wedding web site available that he would like everyone to check out.

1 wish I had more news to report, but that's it.

Good luck to all!

Some updates on guys at Lejeune arrive from Grayson Story. Jamie Gladden and Grayson are finishing their tour with the Fightin' Sixth Marine Regiment. All is well. Jamie, it appears, will be heading for to the 4th MEB (AT) Staff, and Grayson will be heading to Fort Knox Advanced Armor School en route to 1 st LAR, Camp Pendleton. At CAX 3/4, they saw Jabari Reneau and Billy Simons flying hard with the MAGTF6 ACE. Miguel "Kico" Eaton will be finishing his tour as the OSO at Lejeune and heading north to some station yet unknown. He and Jennifer (the Mrs.) are doing very well. Mike Sabol will be finishing his service with the Army in Korea

by August as an aide to CinCusFork. He and his wife, Lisa, now have a beautiful daughter— Emma. Thanks for the news, Grayson.

Ben Galendez jots us a line. He got out about a year ago, taught English and managed a school in Tokyo, and just got back stateside. Ben just entered theReserve and wUl join 3D ANGLICO. Good luck to you!

Last issue we informed you of the loss of our Classmate Terri Fussner. Robin Kane shares some kind words in her memory.

It is with a heavy heart that I write to tell our fellow shipmates of the death of LT Terti Sue Fussner Terri's helicopter crashed in the Meditertanean Sea approximately 80 miles off the coast of Greece. She was performing a routine functional check flight, when the ship she was aboard, HAYLER, lost radar contact with her helicopter. Search and rescue efforts were

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unable to recover the helicopter or any of the three souls on board.

The sheer number of people who turned out for the services is testimony to the impact that Terti had on so many people. Memorial services were held for Terri at three locations. Her squadron HSL-46 held services for her in Mayport, FL, on 15 March. The church was packed with moretiian600 hundred people, and many more lined up outside the church to listen to the services for her and her two fallen comrades. The church was draped with a huge flag in the background, and members of Temi's detachment DET-3 sent an email back for the services, vowing that from now on they would be "Souls On Board plus 3" to remind them of the presence of the three shining stars who gave their life for their country.

Services were also held with her family in St. Louis, MO. The St. Louis fire department was there to raise the U.S. flag over the church.

The city of St. Louis issued a proclamation for Terti Sue for all that she gave to her community and for the ultimate sacrifice she gave to her country.

The last memorial was held for Terti at USNA on 25 March. The services were held in the Chapel and more than 300 Classmates and friends traveled from near and far to attend the services. After the ceremony in the Chapel, the congregation moved to the Columbarium, where Terri was given full military courtesies.

Many of you can remember the sound of the cannons echoing off the buildings during our marching parades, but nothing compares to the hallowing echoes of the rifles during the gun salute, or the empty feeling you are left with after "Taps" has been played for one of your dearest friends. The flag was presented to Teni's husband, LT Garrett Luebker '96.

It is hard to even imagine the full impact of the loss of Terti Fussner. To know Terti was to love her. Many of you remember her as the smiling cheerleader with the big blonde curls, or the track mnner, the swim team member, or the FCA member, but she was so much more.

She was a loving wife, a true friend, an outstanding pilot, a talented athlete, and an exceptional leader. She had a passion for life that few can attain, and she accomplished more in her 27 years than most can attain in a lifetime.

For those of us that were close to her—it is so hard to imagine that a person we admired so much is no longer here. To know that we will never hear her laugh, never be able to talk with her, or never see the beautiful girl with the great big smile and the blond curls, hurts more than imaginable. It is so rare that you meet a person in life that you can admire so much or care so much about. Terti Sue was that person for so many people.

Terri is survived by her husband, Garrett Luebker, her parents, Don and Joyce Fussner, her sister, Cheryl, and her brothers, Chuck and Michael. Gartett has asked that instead of flowers, donations be sent to charity that Terti used to race triathlons for. The addresses are listed below, and Gartett asks that you include his address and your name/address so he may send thanks.

I have been in contact with Mr. and Mrs. Fussner, and they asked me to pass along this message: Thanks to everyone who called, wrote or attended the memorial service at the Academy.

It is great to know that our daughter had so many wonderful friends. Your kind words and wonderful memories have helped make this tragedy a little better. Our family has been very

touched by all the support we have received from all of you. Remember all of us in your prayers.

Many thanks to all those who sent flowers, as well as the members of the Navy Swim Team for the beautiful bouquet, and the cheerleaders for the framed portrait. Your thoughtfulness has meant a lot to all of the members of Terri's family.

Please send any donations to ("In memory of LT Terti Sue Fussner"); National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Northeast Florida Chapter), 9550 Regency Square Blvd., Ste. 104, Jacksonville, FL 32225 or Navy & Marine Corps Relief Society, 801 North Randolph St., Ste. 1228, Arlington, VA22203-1978.

Finally, let me apologize to Andrea and Brad Snodgrass and all of my fellow Marines for my faux pas last month. Mallory Snodgrass was bom on 10 November 2001 (not my husband's birthday on the 9th! Ugh!). My apologies to all! My best to all deployed and here at home. Thank you for your service. —Tonya

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Pres: 1st Lt Tom Wagner, USMC h; 703-784-2036; e; towags@hotmail.com Sec'y; LTJG Mike McGreevy, USN 1869 Somersby Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23456 h: 757-430-7815; c; 757-343-4438 e: groovel997@hotmail.com

Pres: David Forman h; 843-763-6458; e; DSForman@aol.com Vice Pres: John Chau; Treas: Daniel J. Martin Sec'y; Shavra C. Gee e; shawngee@aol.com Corr. Sec'y; Carrie Howe 44237 Webster, Canton, MI 48187 e: Ljohowe@aol.com Hello yet again Great '98! There are lots of letters this month, so I'm going to get right to them. As for what's new in paradise, on 14 May (my wife's birthday), we welcomed our first son, Ethan Samuel, into the world. On 8 June, Karen and Brian Guise welcomed in their son, Logan Alexander. Both babies are doing great and keeping us all very busy. Now to the letters: From Greg Malandrino: Greetings from Japan. Seems like half the Class is out here in the Far East. The Orient offers many opportunities for some really interesting activities. Trips to Tokyo, Yokohama, Okinawa, Guam, and Iwo-Jima become common place, and it's easy to get spoiled being only an hour and a half from Tokyo. My squadron, VF-154 the "Black Knights," has a couple of '98ers besides myself. John Bush and Jeff Immel showed up in January, and are enjoying driving on the left-hand side of the road and being functionally illiterate once they get off base. In addition to the one Tomcat squadron out here, there are also quite a few Classmates flying Hornets. Christian Sewell is here with his wife, Deborah, and they are in the same squadron as Jake Parsons and Glory Parsons, the "Royal Maces" of VFA-27. In addition a 173

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1997 5â&#x201E;˘ YEAR REUNION HOMECOMING 2002 - 28 September 2002 Come watch NAVY pummel the Blue Devils!

EVENTS INCLUDE: Friday, 27 September 4 p.m.: Formal Parade 5-8 p.m.- All Classes Alumni Association Reception Saturday. 28 September 10 a.m.- until they kick us out: Tailgater at football game!

Sunday, 29 September 1 p.m.- Memorial Service for fallen Classmates THE GOUGE Registration and all correspondence will be accomplished using the Intemet. To facilitate this please log onto the Shipmate web site "www.usna.com" and update your information.

To do this you will need your Shipmate magazine in hand because the system will ask you for the code on the address label. "www.usna.eom/AlumniOnly/RegistrationLogin.asp#Reg" In general we need to get the word out. This is especially true for our Classmates that are currently on deployment. Please forward this information to any of our Classmates that you know to be on deployment. Additionally, I ask that you send me their email/contact info so that I can update their records with the Alumni Foundation.

If there is something that you have a specific question about, or if you have some good ideas about the reunion...please feel free to contact me directly KPT97@AOL.COM. There are several of us already back here at USNA. We will work hard to make our 5-year reunion enjoyable and memorable for all of us.

Fair Winds, Kamyar Pashneh-Tala

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USMA '98 is here as well, Shawn and Ashley Hall are also a couple of the "maces in your faces" and he passes a "scouts out huyah."

Right down the hall are the SSHWFGD, or VFA-192 the "Golden Dragons" with Caroline and Chris Smith holding down the fort there and enjoying life off base. Not to be left out are the "World Famous Dambusters" of VFA195. better know astiieChippy-ho's. Botii John Bear and Pete Schumacher are busy being ho's in Japan. Not to worty, it's a legalized system, except here in Japan they are called "geishas " Also Jeff Abidini is in VS-21, Shiho Sefton is in VAQ-136 and Aaron Hager is flying in HS-14. Additionally, a non-Classmate would like to say hello to all the great members of '98. I'm sure anyone who's ever spent anytime at the "Duck-in" or "Bar Norfolk" knows him already, and hence he needs no introduction. Rich Silva, OCS 22 May 98, says Konichiwa. He eagerly looks forward to every new issue of Shipmate, is in therapy for not being accepted into the Academy, and can't wait for his invite to the five year reunion.

Thanks, Greg, sounds like that guy has a bad case of ring envy. Too bad.

Horacio Delgado wrote me and he's doing well in Pem. He's on another three-month deployment, and expects two more in the next year. They are sure keeping him busy, but he's doing well.

From Eugene Bolton: I'm flying SH-60Bs out of Mayport, FL. I'm going to be heading out this summer for deployment as part of HSL-46 DET 7 on NoRikLVNDY with the GWBG. Rob Danberg and Chris Barnes (HSL-44) will also be deploying at the same time on RADFORD. Greg Paradis (HSL-48) will be on KAUFMANN. Quite possibly the longest write-in so far, from Todd Tavollazzi (toddtavolazzi@hotmail.com): Here's a quick update on a couple of us '98ers. Mike Llenza and I successfully broke the chains of SWO and happily made our way to P-cola. I get my wings soon and will be flying helos somewhere for the Navy. Mike just checked into his NFO squadron this month and is psyched not to be haze grey. Luke Radlinski and Kathy McMorrow recently retumed to San Diego from an extended deployment to the Gulf and are very happy to be back. Luke is going to be one of those company officers soon—Ahh, downtown Annapolis on Lieutenant's pay—that's nice—good choice, Luke. Gilbert Clark is on his way out to sea soon—if he hasn't left already—for a deployment as a Surface Nuke on one of them bird farms—out of Norfolk—not San Diego—gotta love the needs o' the Navy—right, Gil? But he'll be with a couple other '98 legends like Angelo Fontanazza and Steve Housh— sounds like a booze cruise to me. Jeff Sowa, Pat Lessard, and Carlos "the Jakal" Jativa are enjoying each other's farts on the USS Fist of God somewhere in the oceans of the world.

Peter Shoemaker and John Bear did so well qualifying on the boat when they were at their F-18 FRS that they got hooked up with a tour in Japan—what a pay-off—yee-haw—good work fellas—enjoy the sushi! Pat Mattes is psyched about the P-3s in Jax—we already heard from Pat Smith in the last issue. Alan "Stinky" Kagan is in Camp Pendleton flyin' the "Harley of the Sky" the aged but bad a** UH-1. Ken Robb also threw the chains of SWO and is making all of us under achievers proud in the jet community in Kingsville, TX—way to go Bing Bong. Steve Fortmann is out there somewhere snooping and pooping with his very

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own SEAL platoon—and soon Andy Fortmann will be joining him—truly two brothers in arms.

Way to go, Andy, on your transfer. Dan "Ham Salad" Duhan is still in Norfolk and lovin' SWO. Last I heard DJ Lopes and Danita Gross were happy together in the Norfolk area—DJ flyin' the F-18's and Danita counting the days until 22 May 2003 I'm sure. 1 feel your pain, Danita. Jesse "Hector" Balboa is doing fine on a sub in beautiful Hawaii with his new bride.

John "Ooh-Rah" Shroder is spending some time in the land thattimeforgot (Partis Island)— helping all those Devil Pups eam the titie. I know that old war horse is lovin' it—aren't you, John?

Ooh-stinkin' Rah! Scott Pichette is enjoying tiie suburban Puerto Rico life flying SH-3s. Kevin Ferrer is scamming a free M.B.A. from the Navy and wearing civvies to work everyday and partying in Georgetown every night—I guess it pays to have brains and a criminal mind. Aaron Aschenbrenner is headed to Guam flyin' the new H-60 Sierta. Terry Shashaty isflyingEA6Bs out of Whidby Island. Along with a few 1999 kids Kalohi Clark '99 and Brien Croteau '99 are NFO's up there and Paul Tblly '99 is up there flyin' too. Jason "Shady" Degroot '99 just got done with tiie S-3 FRS in San Diego, and will be on his way to Japan. If I didn't mention you—I probably haven't heard from you— so drop me a line.

Alright, Todd, you have my nomination to write these articles from now on...

From Carlos Jativa: I just left KAMEHAIMEHA (SSN-642), which was thankfully decommissioned after 37 years of service, and transferted to ALASKA (SSBN-

732) (G). I am on the same crew with two other '98ers, Jeff Sowa and Pat Lessard. Congratulations to Pat, he just received his Dolphins. It must be comforting for everyone to know that a nuclear ballistic missile submarine has three oceanographers as its senior Junior Officers.

We are here in Kings Bay, making preps for our trip back home to Bangor. We have run into several of our Classmates such as; Leighton Pitre, Tim Clark, Matt Carmona, Sammit Varma. Jake Porter, and Eric Zito. Jeff, Pat, and I celebrated our jump to 0-3 with Todd Tavolozzi, who is also very close to receiving his Wings.

The Forman family at Ko Olina, David, April and Ethan Thanks for the update Carlos, the oceanography department at USNA would be proud.

And that's all for this month '98. Thank you to all of those who are on the front lines keeping America safe from her enemies. Fair winds...

—DSF

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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 Here's to the hot and muggy days of summer.

I'd like to start this column out by making a special note of the notable actions of our fellow Classmate Dave Paz. I'm sure most of you have already heard but to those who have not, several months ago, Dave was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal by Rear Admiral Jeff Cassias, commander of Logistics Group Western Pacific headquartered in Singapore. The medal was presented to Dave on board SAFEGUARD. Dave received the medal for heroism while serving as a rescue diver; he and another diver performed an underwater rescue May 2001; the account was presented in Dave's own words in the recent June issue. Also on board SAFEGUARD is Tom Bowen '00, who is also in the SpecOps pipeline. Dave checked off the ship this past April and will start medical school at the University of Wisconsin later this month. I had the chance to meet up with him and Amanda Borngen for a weekend back in early May. Dave had just gotten back from Japan, and Amanda, after checking out from her squadron in Whidbey, was on a littie leave before going to Seoul, Korea, for a year. Congratulations on the medal and being the bravest person we know Dave, we can say we knew you when all those dive bubbles hadn't gone to your head.

RADM Cassias presenting Dave with the Navy and Marine Corps Medal

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We're finally hearing from our long-lost vicepresident, Ben Adeyemi. Ben says that he's been too busy fighting freedom and stuif to keep in touch and now he's back in Southem Califomia.

He can be reached at the address listed above.

Sophie (Garcia) Mackie dropped a line to let us know that Sonja Hanson and Seth Stone were married this past 11 May. Best wishes to Sonja and Seth as they start their new life together.

Congratulations also to Lane Askew and his wife who had a baby boy, Abraham, this past April; they are both stationed out in Hawaii.

Apologies to Jeremy Freeman for the long delay but he wrote back in late March informing us of Classmates who graduated from Nuke Power School with him: Figured you might mention in the next Shipmate some of our Classmates who graduated today (28 March 2002) from Nuclear Power School in Charleston: me, Toby Lentz (top GPA in the class), Steve Clark, T^ Biggs, Nicholas Kay, Scott Kozink, Kelly Twiggs, Alejandro Nelson, and Paul T\irner. Steve, Ty, Kelly, and Scott are headed to Ballston Spa for prototype and the rest of us are staying here.

Here's a note from Josh Williams:

Dave Paz, Minh-tu Nguyen, Amanda Borgnen, and Eddie Ha '94 in Georgetown Here's a note from Dan Bleicher; I martied Margaret DeSilver in Boca Raton, FL, on 21 July 2001. Joe Furco was a groomsman, and Dave Bruner, Margaret Ewers '00, Andrew Lawler and his wife, Erin, and Julie Baxter '00 were among the guests. I'm currently out on KENNEDY, stationed out of Jacksonville as an NFO with VS-31. And yes, the JFK is everything they promised and more! By the time this appears I should be home. I went through the FRS with Mike Harvey '98, Matt Delabarre '97, and Pete Antonacci '94. Some of the guys out here with me in VS-31 are Mike Gawlas '98, Brian Sinclair '97, Mike Higgins '96, Nagel Sullivan '96, Tom Conroe '96, and Earl Young '94.

Hi All, Thought I would send you some news from back at the good old USNA. I am curtentiy assigned to Dahlgren ice rink and Dry-Dock, Steerage, O-Club, and Contracting. 1 got married three days after Graduation and I now have a one-year-old baby boy named Caleb. He was born six weeks early and he is already in the 90th percentile in height, tall people are great!

Christin is now four months pregnant with our next bundle of joy. Three more and I will have a team!

Whether you want to believe it or not, we've got another Homecoming Weekend right around the comer. This year's Homecoming Weekend will be earlier, 27-29 September. The Alumni Association will be holding another All Classes Homecoming Party which will be held on Friday 27 September, from 5-8 p.m. in Alumni Hall.

If anyone would like to attend, you can register online via the Alumni Association web site at www.usna.com/events. Forms are also available in Shipmate (to be mailed in) or you can call the Events Coordinator, Kathy deCamara at 410263-4448 ext. 200 at the Alumni House.

That's it for this month. Keep the good notes, photos, updates, and whatnot coming. I know most of you hate to write about yourselves but everyone just loves reading this article; remember, there can't be anything to read if you don't send me stuff. Until next month. There's absolutely no reason for being rushed along with the rush. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Minh-tu

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accident. The section of T-39s that he was in collided while in close formation heading out to an area used for air-intercept training. Almost nothing was recovered. An investigation into the mishap is still in progress and it will be a while, if ever, before we find out much.

VT-86 had a huge memorial service (seven dead total) the week after the mishap. 2000 and 2001 were strongly represented from as far west as San Diego, south as Kingsville, and North as Oceana. John's parents really appreciated the effort that so many made to come celebrate John's life. John was an Air Force brat; he called O'Fallon, IL, home. John was a proud member of Club 28 serving as a platoon commander, training officer, and summer detailer x2. When not suffering through the USNA physics department, John liked to run long distances and unwind with Rage Against the Machine. One of the biggest music fans I have ever met, John was a member of D&B as a Plebe before realizing how dorky that was and switching to the the Trident Brass. My favorite Academy story of John was the time that he was late to a Character Remediation Board (Log staff) because his Midshipman of the Semester interview had run late.

John was commissioned in the Marine Corps following graduation. He went through Echo company at TBS before reporting to Pensacola.

Strong performance in VT-86 eamed John his first choice of Strike-Fighter (FA-18D WSO). John had around four months to go until winging.

I strongly encourage anyone with good memories of John to write to his parents. They are amazing people and are doing very well considering they lost their only child. Nelson and Ann Wilt, 149 Callaway Circle, O'Fallon, IL 62269.

For those of us still in flight school or the RAG, life goes on. But Miramar is going to be a little less fun without John around. ...Break...Please keep the submissions coming...I have plenty but I narrowed the scope of this month's print for obvious reasons. Next issue will be extensive...Go to usna.com or call them and update your info.

My email list for the Class is hurting. Bless you all. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Murph

Dean Shapiro submitted the following: As most of you know by now, our Classmate, John Wilt, died on 8 May in a training

John Wilt, Keith Schroeder, Erik Kjellgren, and Mike Register skiing during a spring break in Park City i

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John Wilt and his parents at graduation

Pres: MIDN 1/C C. J. Simonsen Vice Pres: MIDN 1/C Greg Chapman Treas: MIDN 1/C Chris Carter Sec'y; MIDN 1/C Dani Lasalle First, I want to congratulate everyone for surviving Commissioning Week. Entertaining family, friends, and getting to early moming graduation rehearsals posed some of the biggest challenges of the four years.

Well, considering I only received two emails, this is going to be pretty short. On the other hand, I'm glad I at least got these. I know there are hoards of us out in Europe and who knows where else causing all sorts of trouble so send in the evidence. Also, I know there have been and will be lots and lots of weddings so do share!

Daren WilUams makes up the first 50% of the emails. He wanted to announce his engagement to Preslaysa C. Edwards, a senior at Columbia University in New York, NY. The wedding date is set for Saturday, 15 February 2003 in Princeton, NJ. The other 50% is from Robin Boniface. She sent in this picture from Commissioning Week and writes the following:

John being inducted by his dad on 1-Day

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The previous photo was taken at the Superintendent's Garden Party during Commissioning Week. It's a picture of three generations of grads. It's my grandfather, Ken Lyons, Class of 1946, Robin Boniface '02, and my dad.

Jack Boniface, Class of 1971.

That's all for now.

Send emails to: usnashipmate02@yahoo.com I hope everyone has a great summer whether it's in Annapolis, Newport, Quantico, Pensacola, Charleston, or wherever you may be. Until next time. —Dani

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CHAPTER NEWS ALABAMA Birmingham Chapter Kevin W. Patton '85 1802 Lancaster Road, Birmingham, AL 35209 h; 205-871-1695; e; kpatton@mcglaw.com TheAlabama Chapter of the USNAAA convened on 17 May 2002 for their annual Spring banquet at Vestavia Country Club. The evening's festivities were hosted by Chapter President Kevin Patton '85. The Chapter was honored to have as their guest speaker Vice Admiral Norb Ryan '67, the Chief of Naval Personnel. VADM Ryan spoke to the assembled group about events leading up to September 11 th and the current world situations in which the U.S. Navy is involved. The evening was a resounding success and everyone departed, after the last note of Navy Blue & Gold a much more informed individual citizen.

The annual picnic will be held 21 September 2002 at the home of Pam and Phil Griese '75. A cookout, swimming, games, and lots of sunshine will be provided. A further announcement will be forthcoming by mail.

The Fall dinner has been tentatively scheduled for October at Vestavia Countty Club. The final date is yet to be determined but the information will be disseminated as soon as it is available.

Go Navy! Beat A nny!

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] Huntsville Chapter ILCDR Frederick N. Steiner '57, USN (Ret.) 1059 Teenajo Drive SE IHuntsville, AL 35803-3907 Ih: 256-650-5423; e; navy57@aol.com

The Huntsville Chapter met as usual on the second Thursday of the month at the Fogcutter Restaurant. In attendance were Bob Brown '49, Bob Greenman '63, John Harvilla '54, Ed Jackson '54, Al Morris '50, Jason Pugh '88, Fritz Steiner '57, Mike Stroop '54, Frank Tatom '56, Herb Woods '56, and Bill Watts '38.

Discussion was centered on Fritz's informal report on the recent Chapter Presidents meeting in Annapolis. The bottom line was that the meeting was a massive dose of blue and gold for Fritz and those present seemed to pick up on it themselves. The Naval Academy is in great shape, and as one Plebe told Fritz, it appears that the days of "too much Athens and not enough Sparta" are coming to an end.

Also discussed was the presentation given to the Trustees by M r Chet Gladchuk, Navy's new athletic director He is a live wire who has great plans and the dynamism to make them successful.

The hiring of Coach Paul Jonson to head the football program has met with ubiquitous approval.

He and Mr. Gladchuk were pictured holding a

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banner which said "Expect to win." Mr. Gladchuk told the Trustees and a considerable audience of kibitzers that somebody asked him if that wasn't a litde too much to expect. This met with laughter. He said he told his questioner, "Of course, it isn't too much. Winning is what it's all about. What do you want 'Expect mediocrity'?" More laughter and applause.

Beat Army!

ARIZONA Arizona Chapter William D. Morrison '57 11801 E. Juan Tabo Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255-5907 h: 480-585-1867; f: 480-473-3262 e; bill7morr@msn.com web site; http;//www.usna.com/Chapter/us/arizona The Arizona Chapter of USNAAA met at Aunt Chilada's Restaurant on 8 May. President Bill Morrison '57 started the meeting by announcing the hospitalization of Chuck Horowitz '54 due to complications in treating a blood clot in his leg.

There was great concem among all of us.

Bill then summarized his attendance at the annual Presidents and Trustees meetings that were held on 2-3 May. Having a new Superintendent as well as a new Commandant, plus a new athletic director along with a new head football coach, it should be an interesting time along the Sevem!

The membership was then asked if we should shut down during the heat of summer which includes June through August, and it was decided to be a good idea since so many members are able to head out to a cooler clime.

Our guest speaker was Frank Schmuck USAFA '88 whose message was to convey the ongoing battle against amytrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease. Frank discussed the symptoms and prognosis of this devastating disease and the hopes of the medical field in attaining a cure through continued research. Frank is the Arizona chairman of "Voices Take Flight" which is an ALS Association, Arizona Chapter along with the USAFA Association of Graduates-Arizona chapter. This group held a program on 2 March in Phoenix entitled "Voices Take Flight," which consisted of the USAFA Cadet Chorale in addition to several Phoenix choral groups. This inaugural program was very successful and there are plans to hold another next yean There is a possibility for a joint effort providing we can convince the USNA to provide the USNA choral groups participation.

Hopefully we can participate.

Those attending: Ruth and Bob May '45, J. McKinney '46, Art Kinneberg '46, Jack Fisher '47, Norm Duncan '48, Art Mehagian '48, Deek Harrison '53, John Tyler '54, Jim Rothrock '55, Wally Bigler '56, Bill Morrison '57, Ron Hall '57, Walt Peters '58, Phil Moulton '58, Gus Littlefield '59, Joe Procopic '62, Ed Howard '63, Jack Cremin '64, Roy Jones '64, Denny McComb '65, Pete Reiniger '65, Pete Lumianski '65, Ron Stoll '67, Skip Lind '75, Ed Brzezinski '85, and K. Milano '92.

Ironically our next meeting takes on 11 September 2002 at our normal time and place.

CALIFORNIA Los Angeles Chapter John R. Quinn '91 10 Los PlatiUos, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 w; 714-781-3067 e: john.r.quinn@disney.com Corr. Sec'y; John Peterson e; john@micromachines.com The Los Angeles Chapter has spent the better part of this year planning its annual membership meeting on 22 June at the LA Cathedral, which has yet to open to the public. As I am writing this, the event is two weeks away and we have more than 150 Alumni and guests attending. This has tumed out to be a landmark event; I will be sure to include pictures and a full event recap in the next issue of Shipmate.

The Chapter now has a web site with a calendar of events and information about the Chapter.

The address is www.usna-la.org.

We are proud to announce that Dan Jablonski '91 has joined the Chapter board of directors to fill the vacancy left by Joe Mandichak '89 when he moves to become the Chapter's VP of Operations effective 24 June. Congrats, gentlemen.

The Chapter is looking to expand its luncheons by holding one on the west side of LA to accommodate those that live and work in that area. If you would be interested in attending, send me an email (john@micromachines.com) and let me know so we can begin building a strong presence on the West side.

The Pasadena Area Luncheon is still going sttong, and meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at the Claim Jumper Restaurant in Monrovia. The next luncheon is 25 July at 11:45 a.m. For information about the Pasadena Area Lunch, contact Kendra Chappell '94 (kendra.chappell@parsons.com).

The Chapter will be holding a tailgate party on 18 August at Edison Field in Anaheim before and after the Angels vs. Cleveland game. More information will be available on our Chapter web site as we iron out the specifics. If you would like to go, please email me: john@micromachines.com.

Joe Koch '57 was kind enough to recap the Orange County Luncheons for me.

May 2002 Orange County Luncheon The May 2002 Orange County Luncheon was held on Tuesday, 14 May 2002, at the Santa Ana Elks Club at 212 Elk Lane in Santa Ana. Our speaker this month was Buck Catlin '42, who told us about how veterans are honored at Loma Vista Cemetery in FuUerton each Memorial Day. The program this Memorial Day will be "Nurses in the Military" with the Chief of the Army Nurse Corps as the guest speaker. Once again we had a spread of more than 50 years between the senior class present and the junior class present with the Class of '41 being the most senior class and the Class of '92 being the junior class. The Class with the most present was '57 with four each, closely followed by '59 with three. We welcomed first time attendees Gray Farley '61 and 179

John Stammerich '92, who recendy moved to Orange County.

Those attending the luncheon included: Bill McReynolds '41 (our senior graduate). Buck Cadin '42, Ken Kloflcom '43, Walt Stevens '43, Bob Rubel '44, Rich Crane '47, Jim Kirkpattick '47, Al Enderle '52, Joe Zebrowski '53, Joe Koch '57, Bob Lutz '57, Jim Paulk '57, Dave Stiller '57, John Cobb '58, Jack Bundarin '59, Joe Casasanto '59, Joe Keeley '59, Gray Farley '61, Jim Thornton '63, Tim Hoffman '67, Dan MulHgan '67, Darius Karalis '74, Mike Metskas '74, Tom Stein '80, Joe Mandichak '89, and John Stammerich '92.

June 2002 Orange County Luncheon The June 2002 Orange County Luncheon was held on Tuesday, 11 June 2002, at the Santa Ana Elks Club at 212 Elk Lane in Santa Ana. Our speaker this month was Tom Osseck '77. Tom, who is the JNROTC Instructor at Santa Ana High School, gave a presentation on the present day JNROTC program and his role as an instructor It was a very informative talk, well received by those present as some Alumni stayed asking questions until 1:30 p.m. The senior Class present was '41 and the junior Class was '83. The Classes with the most present were '57, '59, and '67 with three each. We welcomed first time attendees Bob Thomas '41 and Cliff Bream '67. Cliff also became a member of the LA Chapter at the luncheon. We were happy to have both Bill Barry '70 and Jim Trotter '74 present, as they had not attended a luncheon in quite a while.

Jim Trotter retired from the Navy at the NROTC unit at USC/UCLA and will become the JNROTC instructor at La Habra High School in Orange County this summer.

Those attending the luncheon included: Bill McReynolds '41 and Bob Thomas '41 (our senior graduates). Ken Klofkom '43, Walt Stevens '43, TR Johnson '47, Jim Kirkpatrick '47, Al Enderle '52, Si Kittler '53, Joe Zebrowski '53, Larry Marr '56, Joe Koch '57, Bob Lutz '57, Dave Stiller '57, George Watts '58, Jack Bundarin '59, Joe Casasanto '59, Joe Keeley '59, Danny Musselman '60, Rich Pace '63, Cliff Bream '67, Bill Cray '67, Tim Hoffman '67, Bill Barry '70, Jim Trotter '74, Tom Osseck '77, Bruce Crair '78, and Steve Shatynski '83 and his guest, Mike Flanagan.

The Chapter has expanded to more than 400 members this year, if you are interested in joining, the new member forms are available on the web site www.usna-la.org or feel free to give me a call, John Peterson, 310- 944-9272.

Monterey Bay Chapter CDR John J. Branson Jr. '50, USN (Ret.) 1281 Sylvan Road, Monterey CA 93940-4942 h; 831-375-8603; e; JJBransnjr@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 The Sacramento Chapter of USNAAA met at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, 2 May, at the Plaza Hof Brau restaurant (comer of Watt and El Camino).

SOPA was Larry Pierce '38, looking like he belongs in an ad for Gentlemen's Quarterly. Also in attendance were Mo Slater '42, Cay and Joe 180

Drachiuk '43, Tom Hartigan '47, Betty Spencer (widow of BiU Spencer '47), Mary Lee and Ed AxteU '48, Claire and Jim D'Orso '52, Geoi^e Martin '55, Tom Langley '56, Col Earl Famey USAF '58 and his guest and student, MID Will Whaley '06, John Tait '60, Pat and George Simmons '61, Jack Everett '64, Dave McKie '66, Steve Berg '66, speaker Billy Fenton '85, and program chairman Brian Grubbs '92.

President George Simmons '61 opened the gathering by announcing that Chapter Vice President Dr. Terry Brown '69 is ("as I speak") attending the Chapter Presidents' meeting, along with Board bigwig John Haynes '55. Rotarian member Dave McKie announced that Michael Deaver, Chief of Staff to former-President Ronald Reagan,will be guest speaker at the annual Armed Forces Day luncheon at the Sheraton Grand Hotel Ballroom at 11:45 a.m. on 16 May 2002. George introduced Chapter member Col Earl Famey '58. Earl relayed a wonderful lost/ found Class ring story: He was called to the telephone from a class where he teaches at Del Campo High School in Fair Oaks, CA, and found himself speaking to Timothy Elizabeth (correct and true name) at USNA. She asked, "Did you ever lose your Class ring?" She went on to explain, "We are calling everyone in '58 whose last name starts with the letter 'F' (since that was the large letter engraved into the stone above the '58 Class crest)." Earl responded, "It was stolen from my classroom six years ago." A short discussion made it clear that hisringhad been located. Timothy further stated that it had been advertised on eBay and the auction bidding was up to $1,900.

"You have 2.5 hours to get up to Trader Stan's in Jackson, CA." Earl got someone to cover for him in class, left at once and arrived in Jackson in time to claim the ring. He offered a nice reward and walked off with the Class ring he never expected to see again.

Earl then introduced his student Cadet Colonel Will Whaley, who is the first and only Junior ROTC cadet world-wide to be appointed to all five service academies. He has selected USNA, and hopes to graduate with the Class of 2006.

Brian Grubbs, our program coordinator, then introduced CDR Billy Fenton '85, commanding officer of the Sacramento Reserve Center, who offered a brief bio and then gave us some insight into Reserve involvement in the war on terrorism. Billy left active duty in 1994 for a period of two and one-half years. When he retumed, it was as a TAR officer with a USNR commission.

Today's Reserves are fully integrated in logistics and support, less so on front lines. They participate in loading and unloading of ships; Navy CB's built Camp X-Ray in Cuba for the detention of suspected terrorists. Generally speaking, active duty units are on the front lines, while Reserve units have stepped up to fill in for them in their normal duties and activities. In Sacramento, there are 650 Navy and 150 Marine Reservists; more than 50 men and women have been mobilized from here. Should there be war with Iraq, Billy stated, there would be 250,000 call-ups. He has seen no evidence of financial hardships connected with the Reserve mobilizations, as most are on full per diem, which provides extra money for food and lodging. "If a sailor is frugal, he can make money. Probably the worst part is the uncertainty. Most thought they would be on

active duty for a year, two or three. Now some are coming home at six to seven months."

Most of the post-presentation questions pertained to Billy's pre-TAR days as a Special Ops officer.

He was involved in munitions and salvage, where most sailors served as divers and explosives experts. He talked about the various levels of diving: 190' max with air; 2-300' with mixed air [helium and oxygen], and saturation diving for longer periods of time under water. In the latter, the body absorbs more gas than it can assimilate, so divers are taken from the water to pressure tanks for extended recompression. In response to a question, Billy told us about a new-technology diving suit where a diver can go to 2,000' with no concem about decompression at the back end. The suit weighs 1,000 pounds on land, but is neutrally buoyant in the waster, with jets to assist movement. During his watch in Special Ops, he witnessed how they had to search houses, buildings, airport runways, etc., before (the first) President Bush went anywhere around Kennebunkport, ME. He heard there were even divers under his fishing boat when he ventured offshore for bluefish or snappers. The 1,140 community is tight, with just 400 officers and 1,200 enlisted. The major drawback is that the highest possible rank at present is captain. There were 32 ships in the venue in 1985 when Billy started; now there are four, and "they're even talking about MSO's doing the job." The new thrast in the EOD program is Force Protectionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;minimizing the effects of a bomb blast, maximizing protection. Physical fitness is key; the school is second only to nuclear power school in degree of difficulty, and the men and women that choose to become involved are extremely motivated. By way of comparison, SEALs are offensive,"they blow things up; in EOD, however, we play a defensive role, and try to prevent things being blown up." Several more questions were asked, and Billy patiently and efficiently handled our expressions of interest.

President George announced that the May speaker will be Doug Pringle, a disabled West j Point-ttained veteran who will speak about his ' rehab program. George adjourned the meeting at 1:20 p.m.

San Diego Chapter CAPT Thomas J. Hammons m '71, USN (Ret) 13423 Salmon River Road, San Diego, CA 92129 h; 858-538-9824; e; tjhammons@aol.com web site; www.usnaaasd.com Cort. Sec'y; CDR Dave Ray '80, USNR p; 619-698-4808; e; davidray@adnc.com Please see Class of 1924 for details of the Monday, 18 March, commendation for RADM William B. Bailey '24, USN (Ret).

April Luncheon We had the good fortune to have Mr. P. Martin "Marty" Peters, a past District Governor in Rotary Intemational, speak to us on the good work being done by Rotary to eradicate polio from the face of the Earth. Although many young people today do not even know what Polio is, it still claims victims in many undeveloped countries around the world. Marty shared with us some amazing stories of a trip he led three yeais ago to the African country of Erittea for a Rotarysponsored National Immunization Weekend.

Shipmate, July-August 2002

Working with local Rotarians, they conducted an all-out campaign to vaccinate every single child throughout the countty. This project began with an all-out information campaign to the entire country on the goals of the project. Then a months-long process of working with local Rotarians tiiroughout the countty to schedule and coordinate all the logistics required. Finally, the actual trip with people and supplies, as well as additional deliveries of supplies from other locations. All tolled, they immunized more than 390,000 children in cities, towns, villages, and even small nomadic tribes.

This project was not your typical "come down to the clinic and get a free shot" event. The majority of Erittea is very poor and undeveloped.

Every conceivable obstacle not only got in the way, it implanted itself deeply in the path of success.

Despite this, Marty and his team made it a total success. Thanks to this project. Rotary International has almost achieved its goal of eradicating Polio. In fact, they were on ttack to consider Polio gone by 2003, but several cases were reported just last year in Europe. Unfortunately, in the jet age infections can ttavel hundreds of miles in one day unhampered by geography or meteorological barriers. In one case, an infected person ttaveling by airliner from Tiukey brought the disease to Greece. Once no new cases are reported for two years. Polio will be officially considered gone.

Marty's presentation held everyone's attention as he detailed the history of Polio, and the efforts of Rotary Intemational over the years to eliminate Polio once and for all. We'd like to give a hearty thank-you to Mr. Marty Peters for a wonderfully informative and interesting presentation on a topic many of us knew little about.

Welcome Aboard to the Class of 2006/2007 The Chapter also hosted its annual Plebe Welcome Dinner at Tom Ham's Lighthouse. Sixteen soon-to-be Midshipmen (Classes '06 and '07 via NAPS) and their parents joined the Chapter for food, fun, fellowship, and a few words of advice before leaving for Plebe Summer on the steamy East Coast. Myron Fleming '62 and his Blue & Gold crew teamed up with the local chapter of the USNA Parents' Club for another first-rate evening. With the list of accomplishments these young people have amassed already, we're sure the future of the Academy and the Navy looks promising.

Monthly USNA Networking Meeting Dave Fennell '87 (fennelld@mindspring.com) and his gang still meet religiously at the Holiday Inn Select Mission Valley every second Friday of the month at 7 a.m. If you or another Alum you know is looking for a job, check them out.

If you have any questions, contact Dave at w: 619-297-9589 or by emad.

NAVNET NAVNET is another networking venue for USNA Grads as well as anyone else. They convene every third Friday at Trellises Garden Grill in the Town & Country Hotel & Resort on Hotel Circle. It's "come as you are" and pay as you go.

We average 30-plus for breakfast, so if you are in the market for a new career or a motivated "new hire" check them out. For info contact Tom Hammons '71 see info above.

Dave Ray '80, corresponding secretary Shipmate, July-August 2002

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 1st Vice President; Nana Adae '91 e; nana.adae@gs.com 2nd Vice President; James Ryan '86 e: james@peisales.com 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 As we enter spring and enjoy more peipetual good golf weather here on the Centtal Coast of Califomia, we are pleased to welcome some new Chapter members Sandy and Bob Gibson '53, from Camarillo, and Eileen and Jake Everett '54, living in Santa Barbara. We also have been told of a West Point alumni living in Santa Barbara who would like to join us for the ArmyNavy fall football classic. Too bad that Gen John Barnes will be grieving after the expected outcome of that game.

The Santa Barbara Chapter has recentiy updated the Chapter Social Roster and email list. The SB Chapter count is 108 Alumni, and 13 widows, with 77 of these having email addresses. The percentage of email-capable members seems very good for this broad mix of ages and interests. Local Alunmi who may not have these lists can contact the undersigned for electronic copies.

We were saddened to leam of the recent passing of our long time Chapter member, RADM Bill Sweeney '34. We join his family in remembering his wonderful spirit and lifetime achievements. There will be a formal notice in Shipmate.

Gary Minar '58 Santa Barbara Chapter Secretary F: 805-688-7957 e:GMINAR@SYV.COM (not case sensitive)

COLORADO Colorado Chapter CAPT Daniel Branch Jr. '59, USN (ReL) 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

CONNECTICUT Connecticut Chapter Tom Hogsten '85 75 Avonwood Rd., Apt C-8, Avon, CT 06001 h; 860-677-8004; e; thogsten@aol.com web site; www.usnact.org The Chapter followed up its March New Haven meeting, at which VADM John Ryan '67 honored us with his presence, with a May meeting at the Coast Guard Academy in New London. Congressman Col Rob Simmons, USAR (Ret.), a decorated Vietnam and CIA veteran, was our

speaker. Simmons, who sits on committees that hold the purse strings that VADM Ryan was reaching for, briefed us on his work to increase the appropriations for the Armed Services and the Coast Guard in light of the war on terrorism.

(After all, our host for the evening was RADM R.C. Olsen, USCGA '69, superintendent, and the politician part of Rob had to strip a few million from a sub to pay for his meal.)

Attending were Dwight Wadsworth '48, Bill Miller '50, Paul Dion '51, Nancy and Ted Lovely '56, Marianne and Sam Baez '57, Bill Hale '58, Chuck Harrison '58, Cindy and Mike McLane '58, Dave Boyd '59, Mary Ellen and George Brainard '59, June and Bob Hall '59, Tony Marks '59, Bob Correll '60, Gail and Ed Ettinger '61, Carroll and Mike Gothic '61, Sharon and Dave Stryker '61, Mary Lyn and Dick Auger '63, John Sheehan '63, Dick Krom '65, Carol and Joe Burke '66, Guy Mendenhall '66, Sandra and Dave Candler '67, John Demlein '70, Susan and Paul Swetland '71, Bob Brown '74, Dee and Doug Wilson '77, Manly Church '80, Tom Hogsten '85, Matt Ferrier '88, Glenn CGA'88, and Lori Sulmasy '88.

Also attending were several Coast Guard Academy Cadets, local CGA alumni, representatives of the Blue & Gold program, Navy League, The Retired Officers Association, Electric Boat, and Simmons' staff.

Tom Maxwell (navalart@aol.com), our tueless Blue & Gold Area coordinator, announced that 20 offers for the Class of 2006 have been made in Connecticut with 15 acceptances to date.

There are also five appointed to NAPS and five Foundation students. He noted that there has been a 17% increase in applications to USNA nationwide. Tom asked that we all pitch in to identify outstanding youngsters in our communities to him, or your local Blue & Gold Officer, in order to ensure a future stream of the best and brightest to leadership positions.

Our Chapter President, Tom Hogsten, happily announced that our annual business meeting will be held on 11 June to select a new slate of officers. He also outiined the social schedule for the year remaining, which includes a Saturday tour of the Mystic Seaport in August, a September meeting at Electric Boat in Groton, a USNA Founder's Day formal gala at the Graduate Club in New Haven on 10 October, a bus trip to watch the new Navy team play Boston College on 19 October, the candidate admissions dinner in the Hartford Armory in November, and a get-together with the Boston Chapter on 7 December in Foxboro, MA. Chuck Harrison has updated the data base for the Chapter showing that, out of 800 Alumni/ Alumnae in the state, we have 177 dues paying members. As Rob Simmons pointed out, our territory includes one of five of the nation's service academies, a major Navy base, three large defense contractors plus a myriad of Reserve units, training facilities, and defense subcontractors all of whom can use the support of a strong Chapter. Please join in by mailing a check for $35 to USNAAA CT to Ted Lovely, 8 Newton Lane, Trumbull, CT 06611.

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adjunct to the local Chapter has been meeting from time to time for two years and has decided to make it a permanent event. We will be meeting during the first week of the month, year round, with a rotating host who makes all arrangements.

Give us a call if you're in this part of the world and open for lunch.

We continue to transact all Chapter business on the "net," with a very rare phone call in emergencies! Anyone reading this should try to visit the Alumni Association site, usna.com, on a weekly basis and get up to full speed on all matters conceming the Naval Academy. This "work in progress" is becoming a very well edited and most informative news site. Try it!

Our latest personnel news concerns Betty and Ed Clausner '51 who are in the process of moving out of their longtime residence and moving up the coast to Fleet Landing, at Atlantic Beach.

We will miss Ed's smile and his gracious bride and wish them well in their new home in North Florida. Cheers!

Bill Aston '51 el Communicator saltysam @ bellsouth. net

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Claudio A. Pacheco '64 Apt. 4307-1000, San Jose, Costa h: 506-224-4325; w; 506-256-38 e; cpacheco@sol.racsa.co.cr

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

F L O R I D A Fort Lauderdale Chapter Charles J. Walsh '52 1724 SE 11th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 h: 954-763-4613; e; walshyacht@aol.com Yes, sir! The summertime heat has arrived here in South Florida. Many of our members have fled north to the hills and high latitudes whilst the hardcore remain, prosper, play golf, enjoy barbeque, belittle the horrible mid-Atlantic spring and get credit for another summer refresher training at GITMO. The season's last regular meeting was somewhat sparsely attended but a baker's dozen "regulars" tried out a new venue, the Pub at Pier 66 Hotel and Marina, over on the tourist side of our waterways. Jane and Lee Appell '52 were the hosts for this affair.

Good chow, great view, and yet another good location in which to spend our money.

Willy Nyburg '42, Roberto Leon '47, Phil Fairman'47, Ed Clausner '51, Bill Aston '51, Ray Yencho '59, and Don Chiras '61 meet in early June as a Gentleman's Luncheon Club, a group dedicated to good food, cold drinks, fair conversation and good friends. This small 182

CAPT Michael O. Burns '70, USN (Ret.) 1185 Salt Marsh Circle Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082-2543 h; 904-273-4714; w; 904-693-5630 e; mboms@meridianmgmt.com web site: usnaaajaxchap@usa.net

Miami Chapter Richard W. Ogden '66 5590 SW 92nd St., Coral Gables, FL 33156 h; 305-665-9641; b; 305-663-5860 e; billo@kcl.net Cort. Sec'y: Zachariah R. Bell '89 e; zbell@cenetec.com

Naples-Fort Myers Chapter LCDR Edwin W. "Ned" Oldham '58 400 Park Shore Dn, Unit 202, Naples, FL 33316 h; 941-434-0806; e; ewoldham@hahnlaw.com Sec'y; Bob Shearer '58; e; rliss58@hotmail.com Fellow Alumni, The Chapter enjoyed another good year, but we were all sobered and saddened by the tragic events of September 11th. We were encouraged by the resolve of our country's leadership in responding to the attack and to the brilliant response of our military, who have our prayers as they continue to go in harms way.

Your solid support of our Chapter activities is manifest in our continued growth. Our local membership was up 9% to 129 members. Nationally, our Chapter moved up from 22nd to the 19th largest.

Our seasonal activities started with a November meeting featuring ADM Stansfield 1\irner '47 with a timely message on terrorism and the nuclear threat. This was followed in December by our annual Army-Navy game party. We won the party but not the game, but we look forward to better things with our new coaching staff. As Dean Miller told us in his talkâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"Expect to Win." In January we heard RADM Bill Smedberg '51 expound on the V-22 Osprey and Stealth ships. Your comments on the siu^ey conducted last year indicated you were interested in military subjects, this qualified and was well received. In February, we were tteated to a great review of Academy academics by Dr. Bill Miller '62, the academic dean. The March meeting featured MG James Dozier, USMA '56, who provided an update on terrorism. We also had five other West Pointers as guests and took the occasion to honor the 200th anniversary of the founding of our sister academy with an appropriately adorned cake.

The Chapter was also saddened by the untimely loss in October 2001, of our Secretary, Sid Davis '56. He will be missed.

On an upbeat note, Russ Masterson our Blue & Gold officer, had three local students accepted for entrance into USNA with the Class of '06, and three more accepted into NAPS for the Class of'07. Our congratulations to Russ for his outstanding success. We took advantage of Dr. Millers visit

Ft. Lauderdale Officers Shipmate, July-August 2002

to host a dinner for the appointees and their parents, as well as parents of existing Midshipmen.

This provided an excellent opportunity for both parents and appointees to meet the Academic Dean. There are enough parents in the area to support a parents club, and Sue Shaughnessy (Mark Shaughnessy '73) volunteered to try to organize one with our Chapter's support.

As we change command on I June, I want to take tills opportunity, on behalf of the officers and Board, to thank the members for their support and participation. In addition I want to express my gratitude to Earle Forsthoff '47, treasurer, and Steve Neuman '72, vice president, for their service and support, and lastly, my sincere thanks to Jane Forsthoff, Joyce Lawler, and Melita Vonier for their tremendous efforts over the past foiu years, on behalf of our Chapter activities.

Bill Vonier, president Orlando Chapter LtCol George V. Ruos Jr. '50, USMC (Ret.) 950 Kersfield Circle, Heathrow, FL 32746-1936 h; 407-804-1308; e; georgemos@aol.com The Oriando Chapter of the U S N A AA monthly meeting was held at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, 11 May, at the Holiday Inn, SR436 and Wymore Road, Altamonte Springs, FL. The next meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m., Sattu-day, 8 June, at the same location. Spouses and guests are welcome.

In attendance were: Betty and Jerry Ball '41, Bill Suns'45, Harriett and Curt Cordell '46, Joan and John Leslie '47, Bob "Dimage '47, Art Herbert '48 and guest, Marilyn Grimm, Eileen and Lou B r a n c h ' 4 9 , Shirley and Walt Marquardt '49, Dorothy and John Mackenzie '50, George Ruos '50, Peter Kucyk ' 53, Don Smith '68, Connie and Gary Washam '71, Craig Corbett '73, Joe Belinski '74, Dee and Charles Hargrove '75, and Gerrie Santos '83.

Connie Washam had researched an outing on the Mount Dora to Orlando train. Based on the cost and advance payment requirements, it was decided not to pursue this get together.

Connie and Gary also would like to see the Chapter becoming more involved in exposing the area youth to the Naval Academy. Many ideas were discussed. If you are interested in participating in this effort, please contact them directly at 407-366-6195, or via email, creol@mail.ucf edu.

Harriet Cordell volunteered to work on scheduling a dinner for the group. Stay tuned for more information.

Joe Belinski '74 shared many interesting stories about his career, starting with the admission process to USNA, Youngster Year, and First Class Cruise. He fascinated us with his tales as a helicopter pilot. He flew in the LAMPS program, recmited work with the Egyptian navy to transition their naval academy into a model similar to USNA. He also was the CO of a training squadron and participated in a Naval War College program with foreign naval officers. Joe also brought some models of the helos he has flown. His talk was very entertaining.

Come join your shipmates and friends at the 8 June meeting. An interesting program is planned.

Beat Army] Shipmate, July-August 2002

13 April 2002 Meeting The Oriando Chapter of the USNA AA monthly meeting was held at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, 13 April, at the Holiday Inn, SR436 and Wymore Road, Altamonte Springs, FL. In attendance were: Betty and Jerry Ball '41, James Borop '42, John Leslie '47, Bob Turnage '47, Art Herbert '48 and guest, Marilyn Grimm, Lou Branch '49, Shirley and Walt Marquardt '49, Dorothy and John Mackenzie '50, Fran and George Ruos '50, Peter Kucyk '53, Bill Forbes '55, Eileen and John Long '55, Jeanne and Harry Spence '55, Jane and Don Smith '68, Jorge Ramirez '70, Connie and Gary Washam '71, Joe Belinski '74, and Dee and Charles Hargrove '75.

President George Ruos '50 welcomed all the attendees and guests. He raised several items of business for the members to consider: The Orlando to Mount Dora Steam Train is in operation and suggested the possibility that a field trip might be of interest. There was general agreement that it could be interesting. Gary Washam '71 was asked to investigate and report back on available times, costs, etc. at the next meeting.

It was recommended by George Ruos '50 that the Chapter allocate reasonable funds from the treasury to buy Christmas gift toys for the "Toys for Tots" program for donation, along with members' personal gifts, at our annual Christmas Party. After discussion, it was fully agreed that $350 would be made available for this worthwhile program. Jane Smith with the assistance of Connie Washam agreed to handle the selection and purchase of the gift toys.

George Ruos and Frances volunteered to host the ArmyNavy Game Party at their home this year on 7 December Chapter Treasurer Bob IXirnage '47 reported that there is $1,495 in the bank. Annual dues of $15 are being collected.

Lou Branch '49 spoke about his career commencing with an early tour with the Army, the tale of his experiences in gaining entrance to the Naval Academy and then upon graduation his transfer to the Air Force where he spent the balance of his 20 years. His sharing of his colorful service on B24s, B26s, B47s, B29s, and B52s was enjoyed by all. Beat Army] P a l m 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: goeringtr@bemstein.com Our monthly meetings for April and May wrapped up a wonderful year for our Chapter.

We are appreciative for everyone's support, and a special thanks to our officers for their service.

At the April luncheon a sumptuous feast was again enjoyed at the Governor's Club. The guest speaker was the candidate for Governor Bill McBride, who attended with the West Palm Beach Mayor and other dignataries.

Members attending were: Ron Barnett '61, Jay Crabtree '89, Kim and Tun Goering '89 and his daughter, Aislinn, Peggy and Hank

Gorman '44, Betty and Al Haworth '57, Bill McCauley '69, Jane O'Meara '39, P.X. O'Neill '54, Bill Schall '77, Dody Sinclair '46, Darrin Spardello '86, Diana and Walt Whipple '57, Phil Whitacre '54, with guests. Bud Rukeyser and CAPT Greer.

The May luncheon was held at the PGA National Members Club. The Club provided an elegant and gracious setting for the end of the season meeting. CDR Richard Goodwin, Chief Staff Officer for Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 11, spoke on the role of the VP and VW communities in today's Navy, as well as on the P-3's role in the cuiTcnt war on terrorism.

Our Chapter will take a summer respite and resume activities in September. Until then, everyone is wished a bountiful summer with anticipation of commencing our fall meeting agenda.

Wah Whipple '57 Pensacola Chapter CDR Lester "Lee" Price, USN '78 2101 Scenic Highway #H104 h: 850-437-9689; e: lee.price@cnet.navy.mil Greetings from the Westem Gate to the Sunshine State! Spring has been splendid thus far with blooming azaleas, etc. We cautiously await the fine men and women of the Class of 2002 who are about to descend upon this fair city.

Our major event of the year was a "Spring Gala" in April where we celebrated over 156 years of Naval Academy tradition and had the opportunity to welcome five young members of the Class of 2006 into our social orbit. The theme of the evening was in keeping with the "Leaders to Serve the Nation" capital campaign currently underway. National Alumni President George Watt '73 did a marvelous job of articulating the tremendous contributions that graduates have made and are making in every field of endeavor.

George had a difficult task in addressing the group as he followed our "Special Guest" for the evening, LT Kevin Shaeffer '94, USN (Ret.), who told an amazing story of his survival in the aftermath of the attack on the Pentagon on September 11th. Kevin and his wife, Blanca Shaeffer '95, visited Pensacola for a long weekend and enjoyed the beach, our dinner, the Naval Aviation Museum, and some private time together after an incredible seven months of agony and recovery.

Kevin expressed his enormous gratitude to the many Navy supporters who helped him and Blanca through the ordeal that followed the crash of AA flight 77 into the Pentagon. The most moving part of Kevin's story was the "three miracles" that allowed him to survive and visit with us in April. Miracle number one was having survived the initial blast in the Navy Command Center when the aircraft exploded into the space.

Having his clothes, hair, and skin on fire was agonizing, but Kevin had the presence to roll and extinguish the fires. Burned more than 4 1 % of his body, he managed to stay conscious long enough to escape. Unfortunately he was the only survivor from the command center where we lost numerous terrific Americans including several Naval Academy graduates.

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of the command center. Kevin was helped by Army sergeant Steve Workman, who basically carried Kevin from the building, commandeered the first ambulance, and got Kevin to a hospital immediately. The sergeant was able to contact Blanca who was on travel with a Navy group from Dahlgren. Blanca's shipmates drove her back from Massachusetts to the Washington bum center where she arrived in the wee hours of the moming on 12 September.

Having massive bums, infections in his lungs from the blazing jet fuel he had ingested, and grievous damage to many of his body functions, Kevin's body started to fail in early October. The doctors recommended to Blanca that Kevin be retired as they did not think he would make it through the following day. Miracle number three ensued when, after being "out of it" for a day, Kevin woke up and wondered why everyone looked so gliun. That tumed out to be the worst of it and a gradual recovery ensued with his eventual release from the hospital just before Christmas.

Undergoing a difficult regimen of physical therapy and exhaustive medical procedures (14 siugeries to date) Kevin and Blanca have conquered the worst and are a shining example of positive Naval Academy graduates ready to continue to be "Leaders to Serve the Nation." Their presence in Pensacola was uplifting to all of us who had the opportunity to interact with them.

In a nation beset by "victimology" this young couple is a splendid counterpoint of overcoming adversity and looking forward to whatever life may bring.

Our dinner was graced by graduates from eight different decades. The most veteran graduate was RADM "Doc" Abbot '39 (Ret.) accompanied by his lovely wife Margaret. The most recent graduate was 2ndLt Matt Crouch '00, accompanied by his lovely bride, Jenny. Taking the honor for the Classes with the best attendance were 1952, 1971, and 1994 with four each.

It was a splendid outing overall coordinated by the terrific efforts of the committee. Lee Price '78, Richard Jesmonth '78, Dave Babcock '78, Mick Milo '72, Joann and Tom Keeley '77, and Tom Hoffman '71. The hard work was worth it in the terrific evening that resulted. We are also most appreciative of the help provided by Delta Airlines (Jim Gozma '71), Hampton Inns, and Budget Rent-a-Car, which provided transportation and lodging for the Shaeffer's that allowed us to make the weekend special without bankrapting the Chapter.

If you get bored this summer and want to visit a great spot with terrific beaches, keep us in mind.

Little traffic, lots to do, and at reasonable cost.

Hope to see you along the "Redneck Riviera" Fortune favors boldness, Glenn Montgomery '71

Tampa B a y Chapter CAPT John S. Kamen '77, USN 1105 Culbreath Isle Drive, Tampa, FL 33629 h; 813-288-9548; e: Kamenj@socom.mil Email Coordinator; Steve Swift '87 e; swwift@sysinct.com web site; http://www.usna.com/Chapters/US/fl/ tampabay/default.htm Recap of Tampa Bay USNA Monthly Alumni News; two months worth due to double issue.

On Wednesday, 1 May and 5 June we met at Houlihan's on 1801 Westshore. We continue carryover "kitty" of $40 for free drink for any new or non-recent attendees! Attendees at these meetings included: Lillian and Tom Dabney '36, Mac Fossett '58, Gaeton Long '60, Don Coughlin '62, Mike Jacqmin '63, Gary Polansky '69, Jack Gantley '69, Mark Krivonak '71, Perry Dempsey '72, Bud Sawyer '74, Andy Andrews '74, Stanley Gray ' 7 7 , Carrie Dyer '82 (and her guest, Charlie), Dave Long '86, Steve Swift '87, Chris Demier ' 9 1 , and Joe Wiendl '93.

Monthly meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at Houlihans. On 3 May, Navy beat Army 60.9 to 62. (using "unique" scoring system) in Annual Golf Toumament. Twenty-two Navy and 16 Army Alumni competed.

Low Net—tie between Perry Dempsey '72/ Chuck Satava '57—53, and John Knapp '68 and guest Rex Eaton. Low Gross—Mike Madden '61/Mel Long '61—70. Class with most people '61 (again!)

Attendees included: Roger Bettis '56, Mike Bollier '67, Rick Brown '69, Don Coughlin '62, Perry Dempsey '72, Mac Fossett '58, Allen Goins '61, Roland Johnson '59, John Kamen '77, John Knapp '68, Larry Laudig '60, Doug Leonard '67, Mel Long '61, Mike Madden '61, Jim Mathers '83, Tom Mitchell '69, Dick Pettncci '61, Gary Polansky '69, Don Rockwell '45, Chuck Satava '57, Steve Swift '87, and Rex Eaton (guest).

Six Alumni attended the Navy League '06 appointment send-off.

•The next issue will recap 13 June luncheon at Houlihan's with Warren Hahn, Tampa Bay Area Blue & Gold Officer speaking; and 29 June Tall Ships and Luncheon event in St. Petersburg.

Future Events 3 July: NOAA-Hurricane Hunter Tour on base (we can get you in!) 10:30 a.m.-l :30 p.m.; Lunch at Mad Dog's.

5 September: 11:30 a.m.-l p.m., luncheon speaker LtGen Bob Milligan '56, USMC (Ret.) USNA, State Comptroller—"How leadership works in state govemment compared with the U.S. Military."

5 October: Wine Tasting Event—Details TBD USNA shirts—Perry Dempsey '72, great deal for Polo USNA shirts! (40 already ordered!)

Pictures From Gospel Choir Trip to Tampa in March

Space Coast Chapter CAPT Samuel R Powell III '50, USNR (Ret.) 1712 Independence Ave., Melboume, FL 32940 h; 321-259-5883; e; sfpsampson@aol.com

Suncoast Chapter Clifford P. Bermann '45 7979 S. Tamiami Trail #338A, Sarasota, FL 34231 e; amorency@aol.com 184

Gospel Choir assembled at Tampa Bay Devil Rays game

Gospel Choir lunch at MAD Dog's (owned by Rick Craig '77) with Bud Sawyer '74 in the middle at the table with Don Montgomery '74

Gospel Choir posing at lunch at Mad Dog's

"National Anthem" at Tampa Bay Devil Rays game

G E O R G I A 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.ldrby@iesg.com web site: www.usnaaaa.com The President's Corner I am happy to report that Navy soundly beat Army for the fourth year in a row at the sixth annual Army-Navy Golf Classic on 13 May at Fort McPherson. So, we get our name engraved on the plaque for yet another Navy victory!

Check out "Current News & Info" on the Chapter web site for pictures from the event.

Memorial Day Observed on 27 May. I'm sure none of us missed honoring the nation's heroes who died in the service of their country on this year's celebration of Memorial Day. Here is information from the Department of Veterans Affairs web site (www.va.gov) on the history of Memorial Day: Three years after the Civil War ended, on 5 May 1868, the head of an organization of former Union soldiers and sailors, the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), established Decoration Day as atimefor die nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers.

Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared it should be 30 May. The first large observance was held that year at Arlington National Cemetery, across the Potomac River from Washington,

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DC. The cemetery already held tiie remains of 20,000 Union dead and several hundred Confederate dead.

The ceremonies centered around the mourning-draped veranda of the Arlington mansion, once the home of Gen Robert E. Lee. General and Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant and other Washington officials presided. After speeches, children from the Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphan Home and members of the GAR made their way through the cemetery, strewing flowers on both Union and Confederate graves, reciting prayers and singing hymns.

Local springtime tributes to the Civil War dead already had been held in various places.

One of the first occurted in Columbus, MS, 25 April 1866, when a group of women visited a cemetery to decorate the graves of Confederate soldiers who had fallen in battle at Shiloh.

Nearby were the graves of Union soldiers, neglected because they were the enemy. Disturbed at the sight of the bare graves, the women placed some of their flowers on those graves, as well.

Today, cities in the North and the South claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day in 1866.

Botii Macon and Columbus, GA, claim the titie, as well as Richmond, VA. The village of Boalsburg, PA, claims it began there two years earlier. A stone in a Carbondale, IL, cemetery carries the statement that the first Decoration Day ceremony took place there on 29 April 1866. Carbondale was the wartime home of Gen Logan. Approximately 25 places have been named in connection with the origin of Memorial Day. many of them in the South where most of the war dead were buried.

In 1966, Congress and President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, NY, the "birthplace" of Memorial Day. There was a ceremony on 5 May 1866, reported to have honored local soldiers and sailors who had fought in the Civil War. Businesses closed and residents flew flags at half-mast. Supporters of Waterloo's claim say earlier observances in other places were either informal, not community-wide or one-time events.

By the end of the 19th Century, Memorial Day ceremonies were being held on 30 May throughout the nation. State legislatures passed proclamations designating the day. The Army and Navy adopted regulations for proper observance at their facilities. It was not until after World War I, however, that the day was expanded to honor those who have died in all American wars. In 1971 Memorial Day was declared a national holiday by an act of Congress, tiiough it is still often called Decoration Day. It was then also placed on the last Monday in May. Many Southern states also have their own days for honoring the Confederate dead.

Georgia celebrates it on 26 April. Tennessee calls that date Confederate Decoration Day. Texas celebrates Confederate Heroes Day 19 January and Virginia calls the last Monday in May Confederate Memorial Day. Gen Logan's order for his posts to decorate graves in 1868 "with the choicest flowers of springtime" urged: "We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance. ...Let pleasant paths invite the coming and going of reverent visitors and fond mourners. Let no neglect, no ravages of time, testify to the present or to die coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic."

The crowd attending the first Memorial Day ceremony at Ariington National Cemetery was

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approximately the same size as those that attend today's observance, about 5,000 people. Then, as now, small American flags were placed on each grave. In recent years, the custom has grown in many families to decorate the graves of all departed loved ones on this day.

The Atiienian leader Pericles offered a tribute applicable to the 1.1 million Americans who have died in the nation's wars: "Not only are they commemorated by columns and inscriptions, but there dwells also an unwritten memorial of them, graven not on stone but in the hearts of men."

Flag Day is 14 June in the United States In 2002, 14 June marks the 225th birthday of die United States Flag. In 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes pattern for the national flag. This occurred almost one year after the Declaration of Independence and more than a decade before the U.S. Constitution was finalized. Flag Day was first celebrated in 1877, the centennial of the U.S. flag's existence.

After that, many citizens and organizations advocated the adoption of a national day of commemoration for the U.S. Rag. It was not until 1949, that President Harry Traman signed legislation making Flag Day a day of national observance.

For information on proper display of the flag, contact your local veterans organizations such as the American Legion or Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Let's all get oiu flags back out and raised in proud display on Flag Day! God bless America.

God bless our ttoops deployed in the Middle East.

And.. .Beat Army] Bob Schultz '71

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ILLINOIS Chicago Chapter CDR Fredrick W. Weber '75, USNR 2134 Evert Court, Northbrook, IL 60062-6612 h: 847-559-9381; w; 312-750-8899 e; fredrick.weber@rosshardies.com Blue Angels 17 and 18 August at Chicago's famous Air and Water Show. See the Chapter newsletter and/or the Chapter eList for late breaking details. A must family event.

Chicago Commander in Chief Golf Outing Monday, 9 September. Navy, Army and, this year, Air Force! See the Chapter newsletter and/ or the Chapter eList for more info.

Chapter Breakfasts The prime topic over the last few weeks has been Navy, Army and Air Force football with the seasons fast approaching. Lots of attendance as follows: Chicago Loop on 23 May: John Sivright '50, Wayne Lockwood '59, John Howland '64, John Scully '69, David Frey '79, Bruce Watts '80, Gene Kessler '83 and Ted Anderson '87.

From West Point: Jack Gatsey '66, Dennis Helsel '69, Ten-y Tierney '70, Rob Wroblewski '73, C. Ross Rich ' 8 1 , Kent Fredrickson '82, Shamus Hanlon '84, Jon Berry '85, Dan Regna '86, Eric Schrenker '88, Greg Anderson '89 and Deb Chovancek ' 9 1 , president of WPSC. From the Air Force Academy: Jim Piper '65.

North Burbs on 6 June: John Howland '64, Tim Myers '64, Dave Gentile '67, George Schmoll '69, Mike IsabelU '83 and Jon Kirsch '95. From West Point: Steve Cotariu '79 and Brent Kauffman '93. Tim Myers checked in with great news about his NJROTC unit at Zion-Benton H.S. They have been rated as the 4th best in the country. Congratulations to Tim on a job well done and the continuing commitment to keeping younger generations interested in the military.

West Burbs on 13 June: John Howland '64, Dave Leather '73, Mark Rahmel '73, Dave Kaskie '74, Fred Weber '75, Lee Smith '76, Ed Elkin '84, Ted Anderson '87, Mark Blodgett '87 and John Killacky '93. From West Point: Paul Kessenich '79.

Western Suburbs: Westem Subiu'bs breakfasts are held on the second Thursday of the month at the Naperville Holiday Inn just south of Route 88 at Naperville Road. Show up at any time between 7 and 8:45 a.m.

Dave Leather '73 reported on the 9 May edition: The Western Suburbs Breakfast was a real '70s/'80s event. Attendees included Ken Smith '73, Lee Smith '76, David Linton '83, Ed Elkin '84, Ted Anderson '87, and myself.

There was lots of great conversation and networking. Topics included everything from alternate power generation (Independent Power Producers) to problems in the telecommunications industry to sea stories (mostly about how some of us were fried while living at Mother B), and of course our normal conjecturing on how Navy football will do with the new coach.

Mark Rahmel '73 reported on the 11 April discussions: Great turnout. Attending were Goeff Grant '72, Dave Leather '73, Ken Smith '73, Mark Rahmel '73, Dave Kaskie '74, Randy Moon '77, Marc Dapas '82, Ed Elkin '84, and Ming Ahmad '84 (USMA). As you can tell, the '70s decade was well represented! Dave brought us up to speed on the latest Navy football preparations for next year. Sounds like the intensity level has been tumed up several notches! Looking for some wins! Ken Smith filled us in on ice sailing in Estonia. Yes, Estonia. These were the world championships.

Northern Suburbs: Northem Suburbs breakfasts are held on the first Thursday of every month at Denny's, located in Vernon Hills at the intersection of Rt. 21 (Milwaukee Ave.) and Route 60 (Townline Rd).

Steve Guthman reported on the 2 May session: We had a nice turnout. In attendance were; Steve Guthman, '58, George Schmoll '69, Ken Barber '91 and Jon Kirsch '95. And two 185

West Pointers; Ron Garrison '76, John DeBlasto '89.

Our meeting was lengthy and topic filled, including recruit training assignment at Great Lakes NTC; starting a new temporary storage facility; the future of IPO's; Security systems in the medical field; computer market forecasting tools; Household Finance activities; stock investment strategies near the bottom (we hope) of a Bear market; and real estate value escalation in the USA. We even had George Schmoll explain what a "Klein Bottle" is, and how it works. Everyone had a great time, and the conversation seemed non stop â&#x20AC;&#x201D; we even had time left over to eat breakfast Downtown: Downtown breakfasts are held at the Rebecca's Cafe, on the SW comer of Randolph and the Chicago River on the fourth Thursday of each month from 7-8:30 a.m.

Another productive networking and bull session was held on 25 April. It seems as though the job market is coming alive and that the networking and constant attention are beginning to pay off. Several folks had received recent job offers and many had noticed an increase in interview activity. We had an excellent cross-section of West Point graduates as well as Navy. The breakfasts have really been an excellent way for us service academy graduates to keep connected.

The West Point alumni included; Terry Tierney '70, Rob Wroblewski '73, Kent Fredrickson '82, Ming Ahmad' 84, and Deb Chovancek' 91. Since it was take your child to work day. Deb brought along her two boys, David and Nick. They were real chowhounds and looked to be good recruits in the future. The Naval Academy attendees were; Larry Olson '74, Fred Weber '75, Mike McDonald '80, and Mick Gerhardt '84.

Chapter eList If you have successfully graduated to the Intemet world, then you need to be on the Chicago Chapter eList. Here's the drillâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;go to http:// groups.yahoo.com/group/USNA-Chicago. In the upper right quadrant click on "Join this group." The rest will be pretty much by the numbers. Get plugged in and get all the up-to-the-minute news on all things USNA. John G.B. Howland '64 BlackfinSS322@aol.com

INDIANA Indianapolis Chapter CDR Charles A. Rainey '84, USNR 12804 Double Eagle Drive, Carmel, IN 46033 h: 317-815-0575; e; crainey@fhlbi.com Michiana Chapter CDR John T. Haizlip '72, USN (Ret.) 15246 Longford Drive, Granger, IN 46530 h; 219-273-2939; e: CHaizlip@aol.com

JAPAN Tokyo Bay Chapter CDR Nolan D. Villarin '82, USNR J^B^wU.S. Space and Naval Warfare Systems PSC 473 Box 5, FPO AP 96349-1901 e; villarin@drs-tsi.com 186

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Louisville/Southern Indiana Chapter CAPT Gregory R. Reinhardt '79, USNR 712 Talon Place, Louisville, KY 40223-5575 h: 502-244-7707; e: greinhardt@telocitycom Sec'y:CAPT John Willis, USNR '76 h: 502-456-1889; w; 502-774-7571 e:john_willis@b-f.com The June meeting of the Louis ville/Southem Indiana Chapter was held at the Early Times Distillery in Louisville on 7 June 2002. Attendance was a little thin, and those that were absent missed out on a unique opportunity to tour an operating distillery. A catered lunch was followed by a brief presentation on whisky-making by John Willis '76, the manager of maintenance and engineering at the distillery. The tour included the grain testing lab, the mash floor, the still column and the cistern room where the whisky is barreled before shipment to the warehouse for aging. A good time was definitely had by all. After our summer hiatus, our first meeting of the fall will be a dinner on Tuesday, 17 September, after which the speaker will be George Watt '73, president/CEO of the USNA Alumni Association and Foundation and a Louisville native. Details will be sent out as soon as they are available, or you can contact Greg Reinhardt '79, Chapter president. After the September gathering, luncheon meetings will normally be held the first Friday of the month.

CAPT John Willis '76, USNR h; 502-456-1889; w: 502-774-7571

LOUISIANA SE LA/SW MS Gulf Coast (formerly New Orleans) Chapter LCDR Milt Jones '61, USN (Ret) 1632 General Taylor St., New Orleans, LA" h; 504-895-8445; e; mhjones61@aol.com CDR Joseph A. Grace Jr. '80, USNR 15 Allard Blvd., New Cleans, LA 70119 h; 504-486-9040; e; jgrace@graceandassociates.com On 28 April, MIDN Greg Cruser '03, his proud father, CAPT Tom Cruser '69, USN (Ret.), and Milt Jones '61 attended Congressman David Vitter's "Academy D a y " at Mandeville where about 250 New Orleans-area potential Midshipman and Cadet Candidates heard about the benefits of a first-class Academy education and a military career. MIDN Cruser's trip for this speaking engagement was sponsored by the Alumni Association's "Candidate Awareness Program." Joe Carilli '94 and Baylor Lansden '48 also attended this event and were publicly recognized by Congressman Vitter as members of his volunteer staff, since they participate in the nomination interviews for all his Academy candidates.

Our 17 May Chapter meeting was held at Tavern on the Park. Besides Milt and his wife, Marji, the following Alumni also attended: Al Corderman '51, Tom Strader '54, John Harter '55, "Choppy" Cusachs '56, Hugh Smith '60, LTCOL Steve Summers '72, Rex Bent '76 (who brought along Dave Brooks ' 9 1 , USMA for us to harass), Kathleen and Forrest "Tree" Kirk '74, Travis Allen '80 (recently retired from

active duty), Kris Elliott '80, Joe Grace '80, Doug Schutz '87, and Joe Carilli '94 who brought along his dad from the USCGA Class of 1961. We are especially proud of Joe since he graduates from Tulane Law School last week in May and will be reporting for duty to Whidbey Island, WA. We were also honored to have as guests Jay Dixon, who will be entering with the Academy Class of 2006, along with his dad, Michael, and mother, Debbie. Joe Grace gave an excellent recap of his recent trip back to Annapolis for the Alumni Chapter Presidents and Board of Trustees meeting. As part of Chapter business discussions, it was also agreed that Chapter dues would be reduced from $50 to $25 annually in an effort to stimulate membership and participation.

26 October Navy-Tulane Football Game Planning for the festivities are now well into the advanced stages. This will also be Air Show weekend at Naval Air Station/JRB Belle Chasse ("Blue Angels" will be participating) so we expect that there will be an unusually large attendance at the pre-game tailgate and game being held outdoors this year at Tad Gormley Field in City Park, New Orleans. The game is tentatively scheduled for a 2:30 p.m. kick-off so we plan to open the tailgate at about noon. Prices for the Cajun buffet will be $25 if reserved/paid in advance, or $30 if bought at the door. Youth from six to 13 may eat for a reduced price of $12 (kids 5 and under can eat for free.) A cash bar (beer and wine) will be available.

Tulane game tickets went on sale on 15 May and can be purchased from the Navy Athletic Association for $25 (ask for "Block 400" to sit with the local Alumni). Call 1-800-US4-NAVY All tickets in Block 400 are adult tickets and are $25.00. If you would like youth game tickets, tickets in other sections may be purchased for $25 adults and $10 youth. Call the Tulane Athletics Ticket Office for these tickets at 504-861WAVE (861-9283).

Tailgate and game flyers with sign-up sheets and mail-in instructions will be emailed to all local area Alumni. In addition. All USNA AA Chapter Presidents have been provided with this game and tailgate information in an effort to make sure that Alumni from other Chapters are afforded an opportunity to join the New Orleans Chapter in the celebration. The flyers will also be provided to sister organizations, such as the Navy League of the United States and the ROTC unit at Tulane, as well as at NAS Pensacola and NAS Memphis.

Updated Email Addresses are Critical If you are not currently receiving regular emails from this Chapter, chances are you have recently changed your email and forgot to notify the Chapter If this is the case, please call or email any of the Chapter officers with an update so we can provide you with the information you need to participate.

For information the Chapter Secretary/Treasurer, Doug Schutz '87, can be contacted at: 900 South Peters Street, Loft 13, New Orieans, LA 7 0 1 3 0 ; 5 0 4 - 5 6 6 - 7 6 7 8 ; w: 504-364-7649; dschutz@entergy.com or schutzd@saic.com.

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MAINE Portland Chapter LCDR Jeffrey W. Peters, JAGG, USNR '85 399 Palmer Ave., Portland, ME 04103 w: 207-443-5576; e: JPeters@preti,com

MARYLAND Annapolis Chapter Joseph P. Ferrara Jr. '65 " ^ 902 Ravelston Terrace, Amold, MD 21012 h: 410-757-7760; e: pferrara65@aol.com Col John Allen '76, the first United States Marine Corps officer to be Commandant of the United States Naval Academy, addressed our Chapter meeting on 7 May 2002. One of Col Allen's top agenda items is to brief the Brigade Commander on teaching and coaching leadership to his stripers.

The Commandant spoke of his vision for the Brigade, "Where is the Brigade going?" The colonel then shared his vision. He stated there has to be unification of the stripers. We have to establish intent, and he added don't be ttapped by small issues.

Col Allen met with the Brigade Commander to establish the Commander's intent. He gave him the Commandant's Intent which is: The Midshipman.. .a man or woman of character, imbued with unimpeachable integrity, honor, and an understanding of the power of spiritual development. A man or woman of profound moral and physical courage for whom the Academy experience is a deep personal commitment to preparing for a career as a commissioned officer with the exceptional and unremitting responsibility of leading Sailors or Marines in war, peace, and in crisis. A Midshipman for whom the term duty carties sacred meaning, and for which the Midshipman is willing to endure sacrifice, personal hardship and adversity. A Midshipman who is committed to lifelong leaming about the profession of arms.

The Commandant then went through the sttategic plan. We have to be "faithful to the Mission and to the Superintendent's Mission. Our Mission is 'Be prepared to lead in Combat. We are going ft-om Worden Field to the batdefield'."

He talked about standards. The Midshipmen are public figures. They have to fit that standard.

In fact, it's all about standards and accountability.

The Commandant went on to state that parents whose children are in the Navy and Marine Corps should go to bed at night knowing they are led by officers of integrity.

He then went on to describe the meaning of a commission. It is the exceptional and unremitting responsibility, understanding the past, excelling in the present, preparing for the future.

The colonel talked about character and officership. He quoted Lord Moran, "The man whose quick conscience is the secret of his success in battle has the same clear cut feelings about right and wrong before war makes them obvious to all. If you know a man in peace, you know him in war."

Character is the habit of doing right all the time. An officer of conscience in peace is an officer of conscience in battle!

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The commandant then went on to speak about the four-class system at the Academy and the role of the Classes.

Fourth Class: From imposed discipline to self-discipline.

Third Class: Mentor of the Plebes and a professional example.

Second Class: Trainer of the Brigade. They should be everything a Plebe wants to be.

First Class: Leaders of the Brigade, increased privilege, increased responsibility.

He then went on to talk about the spirit of the Brigade. Everyone should think of themselves as winners, not just in an athletic event but in the naval service and the Naval Academy.

The Commandant then commented on the social graces studies the Midshipmen are involved in: etiquette, table manners, greetings, dancing, after dinner speaking.

The last topic the colonel spoke about was "Orientation to Combat." He said, "I go to bed every night thinking, 'Have I done enough today to prepare our Midshipmen for combat?'"

We have to teach them the conscious integration of mind, body, spirit for the demands of war.

Young officers have to have the opportunity to make decisions.

He finished his speech with a statement of duty.

It is a Statement of Trust: selflessness, sacrifice, servitude, and humility.

And in the words of General Robert E. Lee, "Duty is the sublimest word in our language. Do your duty in all things...You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less."

A reception was held by the Annapolis Chapter at the O & F Club on 4 June for the local incoming members of the Class of 2006. Thirtyfive family members and future Midshipmen were warmly welcomed by 47 Chapter members.

They had the opportunity to meet their future Classmates and converse with the numerous Alumni attending. Dean David Vetter '67, served as our guest host, welcomed the prospective Midshipmen, and gave an overview of the successful recruiting efforts that USNA is conducting.

Annapolis Chapter, USNA Alumni Association Planned 2002/2003 Chapter Schedule (7 June update) RSVP's to 410-293-6337 or by email to the Chapter Sec'y: josallegretti@aol.com. All events at the O & F Club, unless otherwise noted September: Date/time TBD; Superintendent, VADM Richard Naughton (invited).

October: Date/time TBD; Founder's Day Celebration. Plan to invite senior Naval Officer from Pentagon staff or US Govemment official.

November: Date/time to be finalized; USMC recognition. LtGen Charles Bolden (invited).

15 December: Sunday, 5-8 p.m.; Holiday party celebration. Twice as many gift drawings as last year!

January 2003: Speaker TBD. Plus a Chapter trip to athletic event with Northem Virginia and DC Chapters.

February 2003: Speaker TBD; Plus a possible joint effort with Alumni Association for a testimonial dinner for David Robinson.

March 2003: speaker TBD. April 2003: Speaker TBD. Plus a Joint Tailgate with local West Point Society at an A-N athletic event.

May 2003: speaker TBD June 200i;Welcome reception for prospective members of Class of 2007.

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 7:15 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month. All are welcome. Council member, Sean O'Donnell '89, USNA will host each breakfast. If you plan to attend a particular breakfast, please RSVP to Sean prior to that business breakfast at 4 1 0 - 9 9 1 - 5 6 2 3 or e m a i l , 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 concerns. 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.com

Greater S o u t h e m M a r y l a n d Chapter CAPT Michael A. Cosgrove, USN (Ret.) '70 19238 King James Parkway Lexington Park, MD 20653-3627 p: 301-866-1955 ext 109; e: cosgrovem@starpowernet web site: http;//www.navyalunmi.org

M A S S A C H U S E T T S Boston Chapter CDR William F. Malloy Jr., USNR '80 , 31 Wildcat Lane, Norwell, MA 02061 h: 781-659-9484; b: 617-742-3311 e: wfTnalloy@yahoo.com, bill@maUoygroup.com On Wednesday, 24 April 2002, 21 hearty souls from the Boston Chapter went on a tour of the Big Dig in Greater Boston including Chapter President Bill Malloy '80, John Devereaux '53, Theodore Edson '54, Dick Hartley '54 and guest, M/M Charlie Rourke '54, John White '57, Brad Stumcke '58, Kent Lawrence '58, Al Jordan '60, John Edson '61, M/M Joe Collins '63, Rick Ortloff '76, Carl Kott '80, Mike Taylor '86, Lino Covarrubias '89, our special guests from the Portland, ME Chapter, Joe G. Heriihy '90, Joe P. Herlihy '61, and Earle Kishida (Blue & Gold).

This distinctive group had the pleasure of taking a walking tour of the Big Dig site. The Big Dig is the largest Public Works Project in history costing almost $15 billion. (We in Boston appreciate all the individual contributions to this project from all the other Chapter members across the country.) It includes a combination of tunnels and bridges, which will replace the existing "central artery" structure (Interstate 93) through downtown Boston and to Logan Airport connecting the Massachusetts Turnpike. Andrew Markowski of the Public Affairs Department at the Central Artery/Tunnel, who conducted the tour, did a fantastic job in explaining the engineering obstacles and hurdles facing such a huge project.

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MICHIGAN Detroit Chapter Arthur W. Bryant '66 1811 Hollywood Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236-1311 h; 313-885-2174; f; 313-881-2333 e; lynorart@comcast.net On 27 April 2002 the Detroit Chapter was privileged to host the 79th Commandant of Midshipmen, Col John Allen '76, USMC, at The Detroit Athletic Club. Col Allen is the first Marine Corps officer to hold that position. The event was punctuated by a superb presentation produced by Mike Bennett '66, Lynne Bryant, and Ted Gillary honoring our fellow Alumni who died in the events of September llth.

After a splendid dinner, the Commandant gave a very informative talk on the state of the Naval Academy and his vision for what lies ahead in light of the new war our grades have to fight. An extensive Q&A was then held. Also invited to the event were the local parents. Blue & Gold Officers, and Navy League members. Col Allen's remarks are available electtonically or by regular mail. Please contact us if you would Uke a copy

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USiNA Boston Chapter tours Big Dig The tour began with a 45-niinute slideshow and overview of the entire project followed by a question and answer period and then a short bus ride to a drop off site at the midpoint of the Central Artery/Tunnel Project, which commenced the walking part of the Tour. We were told that the project is approximately 85% or so complete, and major portions will be open by the end of this year with a November-December time frame and a final completion target in late 2003, followed by the demolition of the existing infrasttucture by mid-2004. During the walking tour, members leamed first hand of many of the iimo vative constmction procedures for such an enormous project including "freezing ground" procedures, segmented tunnel construction, and emergency evacuation procedures.

If anyone has questions on Chapter activities, and they are not answered in the Chapter newsletters or on the Chapter web site, (www.usna.com, click the " C o m m u n i t i e s " and t h e n the " C h a p t e r Information C e n t e r " links and then the "Chapter Locations" link and then the "Massachusetts-Boston" link and, finally, "web site address" in the middle of the page) please do not hesitate to contact any of the Chapter officers or anyone on the Board of Trustees.

The Board has formed a Speakers Committee.

Volunteers should contact Vice President Steve Maloney '78 (semaloney@attbi.com), the designated chairman. Dinners with speakers are tentatively scheduled for September and November On Saturday, 3 August 2002 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m (rain date is Sunday, 4 August), the WPSNE (WooPoos to us) is having its annual picnic at Green Meadows Farm, South Hamilton, MA 01982, the home of MGen and Mrs. George Patton who have once again extended their invitation to us to return to picnic at their beautiful Green Meadows Farm. Bring your picnic lunch

and beverages, lawn chairs or ground cloth, and athletic equipment. WPSNE and USNA AA families and Cadet Parent families are invited to join in an afternoon of old-fashioned fun, including: Picnic and Social on the spacious lawns, A "highly competitive" Softball game. Tennis, swimming, blueberry picking, your choice.

It is a fun aftemoon for aU. In fairness to the Pattons, we need to know how many are coming-please act today. There is no $$$ required, your annual dues support this event. RSVP to: Ellen Houlihan, h: 781 -8632878; f: 781-863-2582; eUenhoulihan@hottnaU.com.

The two most exciting activities planned for 2002 revolve around the football team. The Boston College/Navy football game events in Boston on 19 October will again be headed

by Jim Masella Jr. '62 (vesperent@aol.com).

Activities include a pre-game and CAR reception.

Make your reservations now] On 7 December 2002, the Chapter will be hosting an Army-Navy football game party! The setting will be the spectacular "Club at CMGI Field" located in the brand new football stadium of the Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots in Foxboro, MA. Attendees will enjoy all types of food and beverages (including adult beverages) normally associated with a tailgate party and will be able to watch the game on numerous screens throughout the club area. Given the preliminary response, reservations are a must since the capacity of the Club is limited. In order to be properly registered, a member's 2002 dues must be paid and a $5 per person fee must be included along with the reservation request. For now, each member may invite one guest. Please do not hesitate to contact Sam Sichko '79 (SCSichko@PLGT.com) at 617- 4568007 with any questions.

2002 dues are due! Beat Army] Peter K. Seibert '65 30 Jackson Road, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 781- 235-5909; w: 800-964-1003

David C. Berghult '91 6628 Parkwood Rd., Edina, MN 55436-1073 w; 952-953-5353; e; berghultdc@berastein.com

MISSOURI -iggrg"" Greater Kansas City Metro Chapter Kyle E. Martin '74 16901 Meadow Lane, Belton, MO 64012-4112 w; 913-498-8088; e: kmartin@mileposttans.com Sec'y: Joe Spencer '92 e: jspencer@go-onpoint.eOm St. Louis Chapter LCDR Alex Von Zur Muehlen '90 12565 Larkwood Dr., St. Louis, MO 63146-4501 h: 314-878-1288; e: avonzurmuehlen@srob.com On 15 and 16 April there was a farewell dinner and retirement ceremony for RADM Ed Fahy '70 at Scott AFB. Chapter members present to honor Ed and Dicki at one, or both, events were: John Kane '44, Linda and Dwight Caldwell '66, Mike Dunham '70, Mike Games '74, Diana and Ken Leach '81, Dave Jason '81, and Julie Zavodny '95. Ed and Dicki were a great asset to our Chapter and USTransCom. They will be missed.

On 3 May the Cleveland High School NJROTC pass in review was held at the school athletic field. The featured speaker was RADM Dan Kloeppel (A) and our own John Kane was the lead inspecting Officer. Along with Dan's wife, Debbie, and Dorothy Kane, Mike Dunham, Ken Leach, and Mike Nolan(A) attended. The unit put on a tremendous showing, as always, and the stands were packed with parents, friends, and members of the St.Louis Navy and Marine Corps family.

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Kane, Linda and Dwight Caldwell, Mike Dunham, and Greg Hightaian.

In conclusion, our Chapter is in contact with the "Children of Far East POWs" in Britain to answer their questions about the British POWs in the mass grave. More on this subject later.

Mike Dunham '70 "MolonLabe"

NEBRASKA Omaha Chapter CAPT Dennis R. Fox '79, USN 2113 Christine Street, Papillion, NE 68133 h; 402-597-8862; w: 402-294-3722 e; fox79@hotmail.com Sec'y; LCDR Chris Verdoni '88 4605 Longview Street, Papillion, NE 68133 h: 402-292-3230; w; 402-294-8309 e; cverdoni@email.msn.com Detroit C I to r:/?rsr ron: John Mehelas'51. the Commandant of Midshipmen Col John Allen'76, Art Bryant '66; second row: Mark Petroff "90, Bill Penn '63, Chip Cambell '76, the Commandant's Executive Assistant, Lt. Kristen Culler "93. Joe Walsh. Tony Spada; third row: Bill Storen '59, Steve Kowalkoski '85, Al Fylak "78, Charles Schott "85, John Lin '92, Jim Fleming '66; fourth row: CDR Bing Lengyel '84, Mike Johnson "79, and Joe McMuUin "92

On 20 May a memorial service was held in O'Fallon, IL, for 2ndLt John Wilt '00 killed in the line of duty the previous week. To support and console John's parents, Nels and Ann, John Kane, Mike Dunham, Jill and Dan Mc Elroy '72, and Bonnie and Mike Games attended.

On 23 May a funeral service was held in Clayton, MO, for our senior Chapter member Bob Deibel '39. Chapter members attending were John Kane, Mary Lou and Lloyd Kuhmnuench '45, Earl DiUe '50, Raese Simpson '61, Phil Saunders '62, and Mike Dunhcim. We expressed sympathy to Bob's wife, Mickey, and his children.

Bob was a World War n dive bomber pilot and, after leaving the Navy, had a varied and highly successful civilian career.

On 25 May, at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, two floral baskets were laid at the graves of three fallen shipmates. The first presentation was at a mass POW grave containing the remains of George M. Brooke '21 and Donald W. Hamilton '38. To refresh your memory, this grave contains 100 men who died in Fukuoka camp #17, Japan, in 1944-1945.

These men endured the agony of the "hell ships" and the Bataan death march. There are Australian, British, and Dutch servicemen as well as American military and civilians in this grave.

Included with George and Don with ribbons of honor were Jack Mansfield '38, Don's roommate, who provided invaluable personal information to us on Don. Jack passed away in August 2001, just a few days after his last correspondence with us.

Also, our own John Niesse '50 who died in March 2001. The flowers were laid by Chapter President Alex Von Zur Muehlen '90 with West Point Society President Craig Borschelt. Information provided by our Chapter enabled the West Pointers to identify six of their men buried in the same grave.

The second ceremony was held at the grave of Bruce A. Van Voorhis '29 a posthumous Medal of Honor winner buried with his entire crew.

These men were shot down and killed in July 1943 during the Solomon Islands batde. Included with the Van Voorhis ribbon of honor were fellow Naval aviators Terri Fussner '96 and John Shipmate, July-August 2002

Wilt. The flowers were laid by Terri's parents, Joyce and Don Fussner escorted by the senior and junior Alumni present: CAPT John Kane and LT Robin Kane '96. Robin was Terri's best friend and gave an excellent media interview after the ceremonies.

Our efforts were greatly supported by a Color Guard, bugler and singer provided by the St. Louis Naval Reserve Center. Attending were West Pointers, members of local Veterans groups, USNA Parents Club, U.S. Navy League, Naval Reservists, including the Reserve Center CO. CAPT Kevin Hemphill and the following Chapter members and families: Dorothy and John Kane, Blanche and Bob Avery '50, Earl Dille, Mary Pat and Dan Sullivan '56, Raese Simpson, Margaritte and John Boley '63, Linda and Dwight Caldwell, Larry Meyer '67, Larry Hart '68, Tina and Mike Dunham, Ron Hill '70, Bill Cocos '71, Greg Hightaian '80, John Winkler '85, Sonya and Alex von zur Muehlen, Ann and Nels Wilt, Joyce and Don Fussner, and Laurene and John Zavodny. Many thanks to all who subordinated their personal plans and considerations to honor our fallen comrades. Due to a glitch at the cemetery the following poem was not read as planned: When you go home, tell them of us and say; "For your tomortow we gave our today."

Went the day well? We died and never knew.

But well or ill. Freedom, we died for you.

(Simonides 480 BC.on the Spartan dead at Thermopylae) On 31 May The St. Louis Council USNL held their annual charity golf toumament at Scott AFB to benefit the Sea and League Cadets. Helping out were John Kane, Dan Sullivan, Dwight Caldwell, Mike Dunham, Jim Erlinger (A), and Mike Nolan (A).

On 1 June CAPT Kevin Hemphill's Change of Command was held at the Reserve Center. Present were Dorothy and John Kane, Mike Dunham, Alison PoUard '82, Mike KeUy '86, Julie Zavodny and associates Jim Eriinger, Dan Kloeppel, Marty and Tom Lo Russo, and Mike Nolan.

On 7 June the monthly happy hour at the VFW was attended by: Dorothy and John

NEVADA Las Vegas Chapter Bradley Carlson '91 2246 Darwin Circle, Henderson, NV 89014-3105 h; 702-433-7248; w; 702-433-2100 . e: BCarlson@goidc.com ' The Las Vegas Chapter meets monthly at a luncheon, usually on the third Tuesday of the month, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Meeting place has been Landry's Seafood House, 2610 W. Sahara Ave. However, for May our meeting was in the dining room at Nevada Power Company, courtesy of Walt Higgins '66. After a tasty buffet the group was treated to an excellent discussion of the electric power situation in southern Nevada by Walt who is chairman of the board, CEO and president of Sierra Pacific Resources.

This was followed by a lively question and answer period. In attendance were: Al Neumann '44, Jack Raftery '47, Bob Titus '49, Nancy and Hugh Benton '52, LaVerne and Jim Morrison '52, Hal Lewis '52, Bucky Buchanan '58, Barb and Rick Prather '61, Hettie and Bill Dukes '63, Jun Koehn '63, David Shapland '66, Rufus Taylor '66, Janet and Steve Linder '69, Margaret and Will Fritchman '71, Ed Carlton '71, Drew McDermaid '75, Dvright Crevalt '79, and Tessa Carlson '91.

For April, an evening social was held at the lovely home of Nancy and Hugh Benton '52. A large group of Alumni enjoyed the hospitality and the food. In attendance were: Joey and Bob Border '39, Ken Ruiz '43, Bill Lewis '45 with his guest, Ellie Lavelle, Sylvy and Bob Titus '49, Bette and Frank Sain '49, Betty and Hal Lewis '52, Joan Stuart, widow of Bob Stuart '55, Suzy and Bruce Alitt '63, Judy and Jim Koehn '63, Janet and Steve Linder '69, Amy and Biff Leonard '72, Dina and George Martinez '80, Tessa Carlson '91, and Hank Osterhoudt USMA '69 with his guest, Leslie Ackus. From all accounts a great time was had by all; the shrimp platter was an early casualty once "chow down" was announced.

Tessa Carlson reported on the status of the Chapter support for the USNA Summer Seminar Program. This year the Chapter will underwrite the expenses for three local area high 189

school juniors to attend the June session of the program. The upcoming May meeting will be at a place to be determined, since the luncheon will include speaker Walt Higgins '66, USNA who is chairman of the board, CEO and president of Sierra Pacific Resources Corporation.

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Capital District Chapter LCDR Thomas M. Owens '84, USNR 205 Colonial Ave., Albany NY 12208-2404 h: 518-446-9278; e; towens@uswired4ed.net M e t r o N e w York Chapter LT Robert V. Peyreigne '81, USNR 45 Bradley Rd., Weston, CT 06883 w: 203-291-1021 e; robert.peyreigne@ubspw.com Chapter Hottine; 1-800-234-USNA web site; www.NAANY.org

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

N O R T H CAROLINA, Charlotte Chapter Bryan Dolan '76 5629 Laurium Road, Charlotte, NC 28226 h; 704-364-6451 From what I have been told, those of us who missed the "Dining Out" on 30 May really missed a fun evening at Scalini's in the Hyatt Hotel at South Park. Those attending included Kay and Bob Majeski '62, Pat and Jack Meckler '62, Julia Henry (wife of Wayne Henry '67 who was out of town), Joyce and Bryan Dolan '76, Dana and Jun Maloney '82, H.B. Smith '83, Beth and Jun Lennox '85, Steve Zip '92, Sivonne and Ryan Stone '96, and KeUi Voelsing '97. By the way KeUi will be oiu" newest Chapter member when she is released from active duty in Seattle and joins Duke Energy here in Charlotte in late-June or earlyJuly. It is very likely that we will have a couple more "Dining Out" events before the USNA Men's Glee Club appears in concert with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra on 8 and 9 November.

Speaking of the Glee Club appearance, when the Symphony Season Ticket Renewals are completed. I will find out when single program tickets will be available and get the word out by email (and hopefully on our web site) and in Shipmate.

Mark your calendars now and line up a baby sitter if you need one. Do not miss that concert!

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the 11 a.m. service on Sunday, 10 November, at Covenant Presbyterian Church. As soon as we have a complete schedule for that weekend, I hope the Charlotte Alumni and the Parents Club will be able to jointly sponsor an informal social function for the Glee Club. Watch for more about this via email and Shipmate.

The annual "Plebe" send-off picnic was held on Saturday, 9 June, at the Sardis Swim and Racquet Club. Jim Maloney arranged for the use of the facility (cost borne by the Chapter), and a big Bravo Zulu to the Charlotte Area Parents Club for providing all the "goodies." Of the seven "area" members of the new Class of 2006, five were able to attend. They were Sarah Bergman '06 (Rock Hill) and her mother, Lynn; Tim Brock '06 (Charlotte) and his parents, Jo and Bruce; Robbie Chandler '06 (Charlotte) and his parents, Lynn and James; Matt Davis '06 (Midland) and his parents, Shari and Kirk; and Jennifer Fumey '06 (Charlotte) and her parents, Susan and Jack Ahart. Tim Brock will be entering from the fleet and Nuclear Power School with two years enlisted service and Robbie Chandler has completed a year at UNC-Chapel Hill. The two who were unable to attend were Matt Baker '06 (Kannapolis) and his parents, Cathy and Benny, and Greg Callaway '06 (Canton) and his parents, Sandra and James.

Alumni who attended included Kay and Bob Majeski '62, Jack Meckler '62, Bryan Dolan '76, and Dana and Jim Maloney '82. Joe Steiner, Senior Blue & Gold Officer for Charlotte, also attended.

A couple months ago I told you I was going to plow through the list of 253 names we received from USNA AA and determine how many are really alive and well in our area. I must confess that, for a variety of reasons, I have not done the job—but I will—please bear with me!

Tom Hutchins e: cthmph@bellsouth.net: p: 704-375-9046 Piedmont Triad Chapter Col Gary L. Beaver '77, USMCR 10 Silver Oak Court, Greensboro, NC 27455 h; 336-288-8792; e: gbeaver@adamskleemeier.com

Triangle Chapter Helmuts Feifs '66 Festive Fen Acres 6242 Dello St., Durham, NC 27712 h; 919-477-3148; e: vanags@mindspring.com I write this article as the North Carolina Hurricanes are hanging in for dear life against the Dettoit Redwings for the Stanley Cup. It has been humorous to watch the Detroit fans, through the news media, portray us "country folk from Mayberry!" Little did I realize, when I relocated my family here two years ago that a majority of the country would think of us, native Northeastemers, as "hicks!" The visiting fans have been impressed with the modem conveniences available in the city of Raleigh!

The Triangle Chapter was pleased to present our annual awards to three exceptional NJROTC Cadets of the Gary High School Unit. Receiving the awards for outstanding achievement were Catherine Lipka, Adam Meyer, and Ronald McLamb. The cadets and their parents were guests at our June monthly lunch where they were each presented a certificate and a $100 cash award. It is always encouraging for our members to meet motivated young Naval Cadets aspiring careers in military service and equally inspiring for the cadets to witness the camaraderie of USNA Alumni!

It was also with great pleasure that we recognized Jim Craven '64 for his 27 years of service as a USNA Blue & Gold Officer. In lieu of a "plaque, plaque, plaque," Lyle Bumham '80, the Triangle Area Blue & Gold coordinator, presented Jim with a USNA throw blanket.

Attending the June lunch were: Jim Brown '35, Ben Terrell '47, Dick Kosiba '48, Bill Smith '51, Fred Knops '54, Milt Forsythe '57, Dave Burden '58, Paul Stiller '58, Gary Lew '60, S.T. Walter ' 6 1 , Chuck Adams '63, Jim Craven '64, Elizabeth and Helmuts Feifs '66, Andy Finlayson '66, Mary and Ken Smith '66, Tom Stevens '71, Jenifer Clement '81, Diana and Dave Ruden' 87, and Bill Coleman '95.

We are looking forward to our annual summer picnic; this year, just so we can see what life in Mayberry is really like, we're treating ourselves to a real "Down Home" North Carolina Picnic.

The Chapter meets for lunch on the first Friday of each month at Newton's Southwest Restaurant,

NC Charlotte Chapter. Dining out Shipmate. July-August 2002

at the Harrison Avenue exit of 1-40 in Gary. For membership information, call Jenifer Clement at 919-677-2581; clementja@earthlink.net.

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.) 90 Pheasant Run, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 h; 440-247-4379; w; 440-247-5100 x328 e; ruleni@aol.com

Colimibus/Central Ohio Chapter CAPT Wm. "Mick" Taylor '68, USMC (Ret.) 850 Katherines Wood Drive, Columbus, OH 43235 w; 614-416-3501; f; 614-416-3668 e; wmtaylor@greatlandinsurance.com

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

O K L A H O M A Oklahoma City C h a p t e r CAPT Charles C. Coley '34, USN (Ret.) 411 NW 14th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73103-3510 h; 405-235-0234; e; cccusn@aol.com IVdsa Chapter CDR Harry V. Rouse IV '77, USN (Ret.) 2623 East 33 Place, Tulsa, OK 74105-2334 h: 918-748-8650; e: HVRouse@aol.com

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Oregon and Southwest Washington C h a p t e r Bruce G. Thompson '73 8425 N.W. Copeland St., Portland, OR 97229 h: 503-292-8833; w; 503-226-6491 e; bmce@btelderlaw.com web site: http;//usnaaa.com/Chapters/US/OR April Luncheon The Chapter met for our monthly luncheon on 10 April 2002. Attending the luncheon were: Jack Barrett '43, Ken Lissy '45, Dave Beadling '48, Jim Leiser ' 5 1 , Don Beatty '57, Butch Bewick '62, Jack Kohl '65, Don Haslett '66, Alex "Tex" Harkins '67, Joe Kavale '68, Bruce Thompson '73, Lee Hall '80, Mark Middleton ' 8 1 , Doug Cooper '86, Scott Bowmer '87, and guests Jim Larsen, Ted Mayhugh, and George Schultz.

Our guest speaker was Mr. Jim Larsen, commodore of die Portland Area Sea Scout Association.

He was introduced by Scott Bowmer '87, who is a district executive of the Cascade Pacific Shipmate, July-August 2002

Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Jim gave us a great brief on the organization and operation of the nine local "ships," as the individual groups are called, and invited us all to come by the Sea Scout Base for a visit. Scott sent the following in an email as a follow-up to the presentation: As you probably concluded, this is a group of kids we want to be associated with and you can not imagine how much they would like to be associated with us. We are the type of people these kids read, dream, and hear about and they do not realize we are right here with them. The Sea Scouts are all highly motivated by the water, boats, ships, sail boats, etc. They work harder and are more involved with their units than any Scout troop. You all know how hard it is to maintain a ship and they do it!

As a result of this presentation, and Scott's enthusiasm, the Chapter has voted to contribute in their annual fund raising campaign.

May Luncheon The Chapter met for our monthly luncheon on 8 May 2002. Attending the luncheon were: Jack Barrett '43, Chuck Whiteside '45, Jim Leiser '51, John DeZell '55, Jake McMichael '58, Butch Bewick '62, Don Haslett '66, Alex "Tex" Harkins '67, Cal Meek '67, Joe Kavale '68, Skip Phipps '73, Brace Thompson '73, Doug Ballard '74, Lee Hall' 80, Mark Middleton '81, Doug Cooper' 86, Scott Bowmer '87, Matt Wilson '90, Sarah Crouse '94, and guests Rick Mestas, CDR John Murphy, and Abby Thwing.

We were pleased to have as our special guest and speaker, CDR John F. Murphy, USN, commanding officer, Navy Recruiting District P o r t l a n d , and E d u c a t i o n Specialist Rick Mestas. CDR Murphy brought all of us up-todate on some of the new initiatives and data regarding Navy recruiting, and in particular NROTC scholarship programs.

Personal Notes Attending the luncheon for the first time was LT Sarah Crouse '94, stationed here in Portland with the Navy Recruiting District.

As a graduation present to the 11 Oregon and Southwest Washington members of the Class of 2002, the Chapter purchased 11 U.S. Flags from the state of Oregon. What makes these flags special, is that on Commissioning Day at USNA they were personally raised and flown above the state capitol in Salem, by Herb Colomb '67, state capitol facility manager, Butch Bewick '62, and Alex "Tex" Harkins '67.

Blue & Gold Butch Bewick '62, Oregon Blue & Gold coordinator, presented the following information on the status of USNA candidates competing for appointments to the Class of 2006 from Oregon.

There were 123 applicants processed, eight have been accepted, one applicant has a conditional offer. Two applicants have been given NAPS or Foimdation Offers, and one applicant has been given a conditional offer Two current NAPS attendees wiU also be accepted. What a great showing for Butch and all the other Blue & Gold Officers. BZ! 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 Bruce Thompson '73 (503-292-8833) for any additional information, or check our web site.

Raising the graduation flags. Herb Colomb '67 and Butch Bewick '62

Guest speaker, Jim Larsen and Scott Bowmer '87

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P E N N S Y L V A N I A Philadelphia Chapter Paul James '81 323 Minuteman Drive, CoUegeville, PA 19426-3494 w; 610-669-6700; e; President®USNAPhil http://www.usnaphil.com VP_Membership@USNAPhil.com VP_Events@USNAPhil.com WebMaster @ USNAPhil.com Newly elected Chapter Officers: President—Corky Gardner '77; Membership VP—Keith Smith '74; Events VP—Mike Eilers '91; Treasurer—Jose Mercado '94; Secretary—Casey Johnson '89; Info Technology VP—Mark Meltser '86 Upcoming Events: 24 July: Summer Reception on BB-62 15 September: Air Show/Pool Party— Thunderbirds 10 October: Founders Day Dinner 11 October: Navy Day Luncheon

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affairs while he's in Islamabad. Bobby Lim has suggested having a Chairman, who can be a retired member, keeping the President position open for the younger ones.

So everyone please keep in mind Friday, 28 Jtuie 2002 at die Asian InstittJte of Management, Paseo de Roxas, Makati City. Let's be diere before 7 p.m.

A mailing to dues paid members will precede USNA AA of Philadelphia events. Anyone interested in helping to ran events throughout the year, please email VP_Events@USNAPhil.com.

News Input: Philadelphia Chapter news input for the Shipmate should be emailed to President@USNAPhil.com.

Jim Ounsworth '64

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Fonthill Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Ray. Shannon and Kathy Green '80.

Paul James '81. Mark. Hope and Marianne Meltser '86

William E. Otto '71 4105 Tartan Court, Munysville, PA 15668-1045 h: 724-325-4281; w: 412-856-3500 e: Figaro4105@aol.com Thanks to all Alumni who came out and enjoyed an exciting Pittsburgh Pirates baseball game on 7 June. The action started early as the Milwaukee Brewers took at 1-0 lead on a homeran. But the Pirates rallied back with a big fifth inning, then kept the lead to win the game 6-1. Alumni who enjoyed the game with their family and friends were Tim Carey '83, Gregg Whitfield '85, Scott Patterson '94, Dave Kern '80, Tom Clark '66, and Paul Kress '96. Entiiusiasm aboimded as the Alumni discussed the upcoming Army-Navy combined picnic (PANIC) on 21 July 2002. Check die Chapter web site for PANIC details. Thanks to all that participated and we look forward to seeing all of you at the picnic in July.

PHILIPPINES Philippines Chapter CAPT Rafael V. Dacanay '76, PN Apt. F5E JOQ, Bonifacio Naval Station Makati City, Philippines h: 632-894-4121; w/f: 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@nisf mil.ph and mleague @compass.com.ph

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According to the latest USNA AA count sent by the President and CEO, our Chapter has 34 members of the Association. We suggest that those not life members apply to do so.

From Roy Golez '70 came this news; VADM James Metzger '71, visited the Philippines and we had dinner. We were in the same company, the llth Company, when he as a Plebe and 1 was a youngster. As usual, it was a heartwarming evening of reminiscences and memories of four years at the Academy. Here's a photo when I presented to him a box of cigars.

There are other matters to be taken up during the planned get-together in late June 2002. Roy particularly feels that we need more participation, as shown in his posting: The tiny turnout of USNA grads during the testimonial dinner for Admiral Tom Fargo, CinCPac, was very disappointing.

One of the things our President requests is an election, as he has difficulty handling Chapter

Vice Admiral James Metzger '71 is Commander, Seventh Fleet

R E C R E A T I O N A L VEHICLE American Chapter CAPT James N. Roberts '59, USN (Ret.) 152 Springlakes Drive, Martinez, GA 30907 h: 706-860-6430; e; jrobe92528@aol.cora Shipmate inputs to; Mike Stroop '54 248 West Lake Circle, Madison, AL 25758-7920 e: psttoop@knology.net Chapter web site; http;//members.tripod.com/ frankconery New Web Address: Frank Conery has taken over the duties of webmaster from Terry Sutherland.

Please note the new address for the site.

Come Around Schedule (As of 1 June 2002) I have assumed the task of making the quarterly mail-out of Come Around schedules to the nine members that currently do not have e-mail.

All of the members with email must check the web site often as things can and do change. Here is what I have as of today: Northeast Fall: Frank Conery 4-8 September in Booth Bay, ME. That is lobster country, so you know what to expect.

West Coast Fall: Mac Macleay and Stan Keck 1-5 August in Seattle Washington for Sea Fair plus a number of other options.

Southeast Fall: Mike Stroop '54 2-6 October retum to Monte Sano in Huntsville site of our first Come Around. This will replace the Watts Bar event since Jimmy the Boy was up for recall to active duty.

National for 2003: Tom Monaghan and Bob Manly in May 2003. No firm date yet.

Key West, FL: Brian Van Mette January or February 2003. The date wasn't firm when I got my input San Antonio, TX: Art Carpenter 20-23 April 2003. This date may change if it looks like it will interfere with attendance at the National in May. We do not want to create a situation were any member that might want to attend both to have to choose one or the other.

Please call the designated Firsty as soon as you can if you are interested or think you might be interested in any of the above. They need a count to reserve sites. It is easy to release sites that we Shipmate, July-August 2002

do not need. It may not be possible to get more if more are needed.

The Dillard Report Bing and Bunny Bassett did a wonderful job for us in Dillard. With 26 rigs we were a couple shy of the head count from the Bardstown National last year but that didnlt impact the good times. Here are a couple of pictures from die event.

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Even at that one is missing from this picture since she was "white water rafting" at the time. Included are: Mary Lou Stevens, Bob and Felicia Manly, Jack Glaeser (Mary was on the river) , Kathy and Bill Corroum, Marie Roberts and kneeling in the front are Tom Monaghan, Mike Stevens, and Jim Roberts. Jim tells me that the three in front had ttouble getting back up!

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One big bumper sticker Actually this is the new Chapter banner that we want to display at all future Come Arounds.

Jim will take it to Seatde and I hope will bring it back to Monte Sano.

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RHODE ISLAND Newport Chapter ADM James R. Hogg '56, USN (Ret.) 2556 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871 h; 401-841-2625 Our May speaker was Dr. Mackubin Owens, Associate Dean of Academics for Electives and Directed Research, and Professor of Strategy and Force Planning at the Naval War College. He specializes in the planning of the U.S. strategy and forces, especially naval and power projection forces; the political economy of national security; national security organization; strategic geography and American civil-military relations.

From 1990-1997, Dr. Owens was editor-inchief of the quarteriy defense journal Strategic Review and Adjunct Professor of International Shipmate, July-August 2002

Relations at Boston University. He is currently working on a book tentatively entitled "Sword of the Republic and Empire: A History of U.S. Civil-Military Relations."

Before joining the War College faculty. Dr. Owens served as National security Advisor to Senator Bob Kasten, and Director of Legislative Affairs for the Nuclear Weapons Program of the Department of Energy during the Reagan Administtation. He is a Marine Corps veteran of Vietnam, where he was twice wounded and awarded the Silver Star. He retired from the USMC Reserve as a colonel in 1994.

Dr. Owens eamed his Ph.D. in politics from the University of Dallas, his M.A. in economics from Oklahoma University, and his B.A. from the University of Califomia.

Professor Mackubin told us that the Marine Corps is probably the service that has reinvented itself the most. By the late 19th Century, the Marine Corps was still working with the Navy, but now, also working with the State Department providing constabulary ttoops, doing what today is called nation building. The period between the World Wars was the watershed period for the Marine Corps, one in which it became more dominant in Naval Operations, with a focus on seizure of advance naval bases. This was the period when the Marines developed the amphibious doctrine that made a major contribution to the World War II operations. With the end of the Cold War, Marine Corps has once again tried to revolutionize itself and change its character with what is called its Strategic Concept. To meet the modem day threat, the Navy/Marine Corps planners have developed an over-the-horizon concept whereby a Task Force can land an expeditionary force a distance inland in a relatively short period of time without going over the beach in the traditional way. The current Marine concept of this approach is called Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare, which means being able to put two brigades ashore anyplace in the world in 96 hours to two weeks.

To accomplish this, the Marine Corps is placing emphasis on certain pieces of new equipment, including, the controversial and under development, MV-22 Osprey tilt rotor aircraft; the LCAC air cushion landing craft, which can deliver heavy equipment beyond the beach; and the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV). Another very important part of the equation is the SAN ANTONIO class LPD, but that too is ranning into cost over-ran problems.

Professor Mackubin went on to describe the Marine Corps philosophy of maintaining its own integrated air assets despite opposition in some arenas to give that responsibility to the Army of Navy. The Marine Corps is hoping to get a STOL version of the F-35 Joint Sttike Fighter now under development for the Navy and Air Force. The STOL version would have 90% commonality with the other versions of this aircraft. If successfully developed, this A/C would replace both the Harrier and F-18 Homet in Marine inventory. They are also hoping to replace the venerable heavy lift CH-46. Dr. Mackubin told us that he was shot down in a CH-46 in Viet Nam, and he is sure that that same bird was salvaged and is still carrying out USMC missions somewhere.

He summed up his thoughts stating that the Marine Corps, like the othe; services must change to meet the new security requirements.

Joining us for our May dinner meeting were: Brown Taylor '39, Sid Merrill '39 and Sid's guests, Terry Winiarski and Renata Adams, Trina and Tom Weschler '39, Dot and Fred Stevenson '46, Dody Sinclair '46, Benny and Ken Lyons '46, Wirt Thayer '47, Earle IVickey '47, Gay and Brad Becken '47, Jane and Sumner Moore '48, Maggie and Frank Snyder '48 and Frank's guests, John and Lola Salesses, Phil Conley '50, Muriel and Roger Buck '50, Tom Lyons'52, Ben Katz '57, Jun Wright '58, Pat and Wayne Robinson '58, Joe Strasser '63, Jim Hickey '80 and Associate Members Carol-Ann and Fred Lantz, Marilyn and George Smith and Mary Rae (Bill Rae '47).

Navy Football Navy will be playing Boston College at BC on Saturday, 19 October 2002. Once again, we will be joining the Connecticut NAAA Chapter in obtaining tickets and chartering a bus for a relaxing trip. Prices have not yet been established, but should be in the vicinity of $50 for ticket and ttansportation. Please let me know as soon as possible if you would Uke to join us, don't send money until I give you the exact cost. An early count will help to size the bus ttansportation.

As in the past, the Boston NAAA Chapter will host a buffet lunch on campus. That has ran $20 for previous years. I'll give you the details when they have firmed up.

March Meeting Our March 2002 guest speaker was Commander Vassililios Politis, Hellenic Navy. CDR Politis graduated from the Hellenic Naval Academy in Piraeus in 1982 and commenced his active duty serving in Desttoyers and Fast Pattol Boats. Commander Politis spoke to us about the organization of the Hellenic Navy, its plans and programs for the future and some of his career experiences.

April Meeting On 30 April, we were honored to host Dr. Alberto Coll as our featured speaker. Dr. Coll was bom in Havana, Cuba and in 1968, he came to this country without his family and no knowledge of English. He is the author of two books, "The Wisdom of Statecraft," and "The Western Heritage and American Values;" has co-edited two others and his articles have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Foreign Policy, and numerous scholarly journals.

Bennett D. Katz becat @ earthlink. net 6 Haskell Avenue, Newport, RI 02840

SOUTH CAROLIWA 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.rt.com/mitt/navy A catered picnic at historic Middleburg Plantation, country home of Jane and Max Hill '51, constituted our May Chapter meeting. Located up the Cooper River in the heart of the area of the state where rice was cultivated in times past, the plantation house is the oldest in continuous use in the Carolinas.

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After lunch, Max Jr. "Mackey" gave a fascinating lecture and tour. His knowledge of historic preservation, the history of the Carolinas and colonial life was most impressive. Mackey has a true passion for history, especiaUy as it relates to Middleburg Plantation. A wonderfiil aftemoon of good food, good feUowship, and leaming was had by all.

Attendees were Kathy and Walter Robinson '42, Lois and Bill Wright '49, Connie and Dave Emerson '50, Joyce, their son, Rhett, and Gene Dunaway '50, Cathie and Dick Dalla '51, Mura, Jane, and Max Hill '51, Janie and Al Baciocco '53, Kitty and Jesse Cook '53, Carol and Bill Lawler '53, Minnie and Tom Mayberry '53, Noel and Jim Blandford '55, Nancy and Don Lovelace '55, mother, Dottie, and Jim Flatley '56, Gail and John Nolan '57, Anne and Mike Alford '60, Jan and Bob Giuffreda '61, Susan and Ollie Oliver '61, Mollie and Dave Belton '62, Connie and Larry Fulton '62, Sylvia and Joe Gamboa '62, Marcia and Jim Fletcher '67, Susan and Jim Welsch '67, Deborah and David Oyster '74, Dave Shimp '76, Kieran and Chuck Kramer '87, DeAnna Adams '94, Robert DeMoura '95 with his guest, Julie Lochner, Melissa and Eric Olendorf '01, and BiU Dull Jr. '01 with his parents Maggi and Bill DuH (associate '01).

Chapter luncheons are usually held the third Monday of each month at the Omar Shrine Temple facility adjacent to Patriots 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 pleasiue of your company.

South CaroUna Midlands Chapter Mr. George S. Hirsch '54 219 Beckworth Lane, hrao, SC 29063-8333 h; (803) 781-5325; e; gsh5325@aol.com Web site: www.members.aol.com/usnaaasc

Palmetto 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

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

TENNESSEE Chattanooga Chapter Charles T. Higgins '64 PO. Box 15427, Chattanooga, TN 37415-0427 h: 423-877-0776 x l l ; f; 423-874-0852 r; 423-886-1111; o: 423-877-0776 x l l e; cthiggins64@hotmail.com Knoxville-Oak Ridge Chapter CDR A. Jerry Popp '62, USN (Ret.) 106 Heron Court, Vonore, TN 37885 h: 423-884-2860; e; PoppJ@pathwayb.com 194

Memphis Chapter CAPT Jack Quinlan '67, USNR (Ret.) 3987 Lake wood Cv, Memphis, TN 38128 h: 901-372-8423; e:JACK.QUINLAN@namanpower.com

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

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North Texas Chapter LCDR James M. Bethmann '77, USNR 2203 Creekside Circle South, Irving, TX 75063 w: 214-954-1834; e: jim.bethmann@tmp.com, keith.tibbits@tmp.com wi LCDR Kurt Metcalf '91 9718 Enmore Ln., Frisco, TX 75035 e;kurt.metcalf @ 1991 .usna.com web site; http;//www.usnaaa-ntx.cora South Texas Chapter LCDR Lawrence S. Stovall II '84, USNR 2427 Wilderness Wood, San Antonio, TX 78231 h; 210-493-4377; e; mysabrina@aol.com

Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Lynn A. Wegner '65 6909 Northhampton Way, Houston, TX 77055 w; 713-263-8001 x265 e: lwegner@rectorseal.com Chapter Alumni and Parents' Club Dinner Our annual June dinner for Alumni, spouses, guests, and the local USNA Parents' Club members was held at Brennan's Restaiu'ant on 7 June.

Lynn Wegner '65 opened the evening by welcoming everyone and introducing our special guest, MGen Terry Murray '68 USMCR, executive vice president of our Alumni Association.

Lynn recognized Kay and Rob Brown '65 for organizing tonight's event; and, he toasted Glory and Marty Greene '63 in honor of their 33rd wedding anniversary—celebrated that day.

We had a number of ceremonial toasts—to the Commander-in-Chief (given by Tom Knudson '67), to the Navy (given by Jason Kercheval '02), to the Marine Corps (given by Eric Woods '64), to the Naval Academy and the Brigade of Midshipmen (given by Marty Blacklock '75 as he mentioned his son, Ryan Blacklock '04), to all those on active military duty around the globe (given by Alan Wilde '82 as he mentioned his brother serving in the Persian Gulf), and to the ladies (given by Dallas Johnson '72). The final toast, to our distinguished guests and visitors, was given by Mark Johnson '74.

The program continued with Jason Kercheval '02 and Laura Zarcaro '02 reminiscing about their Academy experiences. As everyone agreed, things change, but the essence of the USNA experience remains the same.

Our Chapter and its Board of Directors was honored to present Ed Klein '72 with our "Alumnus of the Year" award.

Terty Murtay '68 and Ed Klein '72 with Lyn Wegner '65 The framed Certificate of Commendation from the USNA Alumni Association recognized him for "...over 15 years of service. During these years, you have served on the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter's Board of Directors. You have also served as Chapter Secretary and News Columnist for Shipmate. Your wise and objective counsel was always delivered with your own special sense of humor. Your good character and dependability have contributed greatly to our success and the outstanding reputation that our Chapter has eamed around the country." The certificate was signed by Leighton W. Smith '62, Chairman of the Board, and George P. Watt Jr. '73, president and CEO. Coincidentally, Ed received this commendation exactly 30 years after his graduation day, 7 June, 1972. Ed's Classmates, Joe Coleman '72 and Dallas Johnson '72, were on hand to help celebrate the 30-year milestone.

Our guest of honor, and speaker, MGen Terry Murray ' 6 8 , USMCR, executive VP of our Alumni Association, was inttoduced by one of his Classmates, Peter VanDerlofske '68. Terry reminisced about his early days in the 35th Company, and mentioned one of his upperclassmen, Bart Jealous '65. Then, Terry spoke about die continued relevance of the Naval Academy, and the need for leaders, in today's world. He spoke about USNAAA and "growth for advocacy sake" as we develop a sense of community to tell the "USNA story."

Afterward, Lynn Wegner '65 thanked Terry for coming to Houston for this special occasion and presented him with a sterling silver fishing lure-with '68 engraved on it, along with "Texas Gulf Coast USNA AA." The lure also had an appropriate USMC red-and-yellow color design.

To close the festivities. Jack Keller '43, the senior Alum, along with Jason Kercheval '02 and Laura Zarcaro '02 lead us in singing Navy Blue & Gold.

Chapter News Diane and Thom Holt '73 (hhoolltt@msn.com), and their daughter, Meredith, were in Annapolis for the graduation ceremony of their son, Rob Holt '02. Rob has orders to the PORT ROYAL (CG-

73—Dad's lucky number) after Naval PostGraduate School in Monterey. Thom currently serves as the Blue and Gold Liaison for the Bryan/College Station region. As the human resource director for Trajen Corporation (www.trajen.com), Thom has the privilege of providing support to our Naval forces as Trajen helps 'fuel the fleet.'

Chapter Meetings Future Chapter meetings are scheduled for 6 September, 4 October, 1 November, and 6

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December at Brennan's Restaurant (11:30 a.m. refreshments, and noon to 1 p.m. lunch). For additional information, please call me at 713-7508868 or email kleinl985@sbcglobal.net.

Ed Klein '72

Jack Keller '43 and Jason Kercheval '02 and Laura Zarcaro '02

UTAH/IDAHO/ MONTANAAVYOMING Intermountain NA Alimini Chapter J. Kevin Dolan '71 2415 East 10305 South, Sandy, UT 84092-4416 h: 801-942-7240: e; kdolan@fonix.com

VIRGINIA Blue Ridge Chapter CAPT Roger C. Adams '70, USN (Ret.) 4-100 Wexford Court, Apt K, Roanoke, VA 24018 h; 540-776-3327 e; cadamsusna70@msn.com Central Virginia Chapter

can become a Chapter Plank Owner, which entitles you to a permanent Alumni Association name tag and Plank Owner certificate. Check our web site out below for details.

In addition to the monthly meetings, the Chapter held a golf toumament at Virginia National in May which was attended by more than 50 Alumni and guests. A number of Alumni and their guests attended the 25th Annual Point-to-Point Steeplechase event in April at the Belmont Country Club. Upcoming special events include a Founders Day picnic and a Wine tasting/tour of Tarara Vineyards in Lucketts, VA, in September.

For more information about this new Chapter and meeting times and locations check out our web site at www.cybertowne.com/dusnaaa or contact the Chapter President Eric Ruttenberg (eruttenberg@titan.com) or the Chapter Secretary Pierre Thuot (Thuot@erols.com).

Don't miss the next meeting on 11 July 2002 at the Sterling Holiday Inn from 6-8 p.m. Hope to see you there!

H a m p t o n 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 R i c h m o n d Chapter Nelson Rich III '84 8902 Highgate Hill Dr., Chesterfield, VA 23832 b; 804-639-3583; e; njrichiii@COMCAST.net Shenandoah Valley Chapter

CAPT Anthony A. Hastoglis '55, USN (Ret.) 102 Shawnee Ct., Charlottesville, VA 22901-1034 h; 804-973-7846; e; a.hastoglis@att.net

David V. Langfitt '74 125 Henrico Road, Front Royal, VA 22630 w: 540-636-2138; e; davidlangfitt@netscape.net

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LCDR Eric C. Ruttenberg, USNR '88 20445 Needleleaf Way Ashbum, VA 20147-2389 p:703-858-4404; e; erattenberg@east.delfin.com www.cybertowne.com/dusnaaa Ding-ding, ding-ding, USNAAA Dulles Chapter arriving. A new Alumni Association Chapter was officially commissioned in Northem Virginia by the USNA AA Board of Trastees in May 2002.

Elected President was Eric Ruttenberg '88 who initiated the organization of the new Chapter established to serve the many Alumni from the westem parts of Northem Virginia and even parts of West Virginia. Eric and his wife, Nancy, organized the first meeting in October 2001 to see if there was any interest in a new Chapter and more than 75 Alumni attended that meeting. The Chapter already has more than 100 members adding 2-3 members each month as word gets around. The following Classes are represented so far in this new Chapter: ' 4 2 - 4 3 , ' 5 3 - 5 7 , '60, '61, '63, ' 6 5 - 6 9 , '71-'75, ' 7 7 - 9 5 .

The Chapter meets monthly at the Sterling Holiday Inn (0.75 miles north of the DuUes Toll Road on Route 28) generally on the second Thursday of each month from 6-8 p.m. except when special events are planned. Annual dues are $25 per year, and we have a Plank Owner fund raiser under way until August. For $ 150 you Shipmate, July-August 2002

Lt.Col James J. Connolly, USMC (Ret.) '53 105 Hermitage Rd., WiUiamsburg, VA23188-2551 h; 757-229-4510 CAPT Thomas R. Pratt '62, USN (Ret.) 670 Counselor's Way WiUiamsburg, VA 23185 757-564-9090; e; ttpratt@erols.com The Williamsburg Chapter normally meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday of the month.

Meetings are held at the WiUiamsburg Country Club over the noon hour and include a short social period, lunch, and program. Announcements are pubU shed to all members .Duesare$15peryear.A picnic in the mid-September to mid-October period and an Army-Navy footbaU party are held.

A new Board was elected at the last meeting in May. The new officers are: LtCol James J. Connolly '53, USMC (Ret.)— president Col Paul Roush '57, USMC (Ret.)—vicepresident LtCol Richard Swanenburg '56, USAF (Ret.)—treasurer CAPT Thomas R. Pratt '62, USN (Ret.)— secretary Jim attended the Chapter Presidents' Conference at the Academy in May and had an opportunity to meet several of the USNAAA and USNA Foundation staff. This proved very helpful in preparing for the forthcoming year.

The Program at the last meeting was a presentation by CAPT Glenn Gottschalk'68, USN (Ret), director. Institutional Research at USNA. Glenn provided a statistical insight into the operations of the Academy and Foundation and a profile of the current Classes and the new Class of 2006.

It was a most enlightening session.

The next meeting scheduled for 18 June will be honored with the presence of: CAPT George P. Watt Jr. '73, president and CEO of USNAAA and USNA Foundation. MajGen Terrence P. Murray '68, USMC (Ret.), executive vice president. Operations, USNA AA and Ms. Christina Huber, associate director. Planned Giving. We are looking forward to their visit with us.

Tom Pratt '62

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 The Tri-Cities Chapter normally meets on the third Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m., however, we vary that as required because of schedule conflicts. If you are going to be in the area and want to spend some quality time with fellow Alumni, give me a call and we can arrange an impromptu "meeting." If you have a "distinguished Alumni" visiting, please let me know and we can perhaps arrange a special gathering— and, of course, we are all "distinguished Alunmi."

Our April gathering was at the TS Cattle Company on W. Clearwater in Kennewick on 19 April.

In addition to Jeanie and I, we had John Bickford '71, Susan and Neil Brosee '66, Priscilla and John Butterfield '59, Marilyn and Andy Hesser '62, Joyce and Bob Lawrence '68, Suzanne and Bill Meader '79, and Hank WiUis '65.

Our May meeting was held Friday, 17 May, at the Apollo Greek Restaurant in Richland. Many of the usual suspects were present. Jeanie was sick so I was alone, as was Bob Lawrence '68, BiU Meader '79, and active duty CAPT Dennis Pricolo '78. Dennis is a Naval Intelligence Officer stationed in Yakima (with the Army). I doubt if there is anyone there to challenge his intelligence. Not sure how Dennis got to Richland from Yakima. The Yakima River flows within a mile or two of our restaurant so he could have brought his gig, even over the several "small" dams, however, the trip back up river is a killer.

Other attendees included Susan and Neil Brosee '66, Rebecca and Brad Johnson '86, Mary and Jerry McGuire '64, Caryn and Dave Mears '75, and Judy and Jim Tritz '59.

The 21 June meeting is at the Rattlesnake Brewery in Kennewick. The 19 July location has not yet been established. Please mark your calendars and plan to join us. If you would like to "host" a future meeting, either at your home or an establishment in the Tri-Cities/Columbia Basin Operations Area, please step forward. We would all benefit from involvement of more of our group in planning and organizing social gatherings.

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functions. If you have information for oiu montfily chapter newsletter or a suggestion for an event, contact eitha" of us by email at Edwaid_G_Ed_Schwier@rl.gov or egschwier@ aol.com.

Edward Schwier '69 Puget Sound Chapter CAPT Colin H. Saari '60, USN (Ret.) 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 The West Sound Region of Washington State's Puget Sound, as defined in Navy terms, is made up of Naval Station Bremerton to include the shipyard and all ships home ported there. Naval Hospital Bremerton, Naval Subase Bangor, and Naval Magazine Indian Island. And in Naval Academy terms, the region is teeming with oiu" graduates.

For example, Duane Baker '77 commands Bangor, Steve Kremer '79 commands Bremerton, and Dave Belt '82 commands Indian Island. And let's not forget Chip Griffiths '71 who commands Submarine Group 9 (the group's officer complement is probably 50% or more Academy), and Evan Chanik '73 who commands Carrier Group

met when he was 13 and she was 12...and it was she who later completed all his paper work needed to apply for admittance to the Academy!

And as a reward for all of his hard work at Bangor and for all his other outstanding accomphshments over the years, Frank has been designated as the next commanding officer of the Marine Corps Security Force Company Europe and will be stationed in Rota, Spain, come summer. It was a very memorable occasion for all who attended. We seniors duly noted the dedication and deep involvement exhibited by our younger officers. And these officers retumed the compliment by expressing their profound thanks to us for having provided them such a strong legacy of Honor, Courage, and Commitment.

Dick Alexander '58

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at Marshall. He speaks several languages, is married to a state government attomey, was an NROTC instt"uctor, a former stockbroker, and has one of the most interesting stories to tell about being in Monte Carlo as a lieutenant junior grade that I have ever heard! I hope he will share it with others in Shipmate] I am pleased to be affiliated with the USNA Alumni Association, and the West Virginia Chapter. I have enjoyed serving as secretary of the West Virginia Chapter since the Chapter was formed in 1996.

Dan

WISCONSIN Wisconsin Chapter Guy T. Mascari '69 itosa, W i 53213 6619 West Lloyd St., WauwatosaT' h: 414-774-6874; w: 414-778-1400; f; 414-778-1178 e: gtm@mcrpc.org

CDR Edward J. SulUvan, Jr., USN (Ret.) '68 1312 Red Hawk Circle, Reston, VA 20194 h; 703-437-5457

3. Then there is CARL VINSON commanded by Dick Wren '78, SACRAMENTO by Jim Cloyd '79, and

ALASICA by Warren Belt '84 (yes, he is Dave Belt's brother).

And now to the story. Each year the Kitsap Chapter of The Retired Officer Association, on the occasion of Armed Forces Day, honors five outstanding junior officers from the region. This year's event took place in the Trident Ballroom at Subase Bangor and the honorees came from the Naval Legal Services Office Northwest, the Naval Hospital, the ALABAMA, the PARCHE, and the

Marine Corps Security Force Company stationed at Bangor. Each honoree received a special plaque given by the chapter and a $100 savings bond.

Among the honorees this year was "one of our own." Maj Frank Lugo USMC '89, serves as the executive officer of the Security Force Company at Bangor. There were also a number of other graduates and their wives who attended the affair. The senior class was represented by Gene Dueber '40 (a retired Marine who wore his dress blues for the occasion), the junior by Dave Danelo '98 also a Marine. Also attending were Shirley Dave Kilpatrick '46, Inge and Dick Alexander '58, Joan and Jerry Egan '59 (Jerry, incidentally, is the incoming president of the Kitsap Chapter for the coming year), and Kelly and Mike Manazir '81. Mike is currently the

W E S T V I R G I N I A West Virginia Chapter Stephen S. Shumlas '69 105 Brierwood Dr., Hurricane, "WV 21 e: shumlas@marshall.edu Election of Officers, West Virginia Chapter I am pleased to report the following election of officers of the West Virginia Chapter USNA Alumni Association. The new officers are effective immediately.

President and Secretary: Stephen Shumlas '69, and Vice President: Joe Dailey '51.

Stephen Shumlas '69 will write the Chapter news articles for Shipmate from now on instead of me.

The new President and Secretary, Stephen Shumlas, is the master of "sea-story" telling at our biannual lunches...so I am looking forward to what he writes for our Chapter in Shipmate.

Stephen is a master's degree advisor for Marshall University, and teaches some graduate classes

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executive officer of CARL VINSON. He pinned on

his eagles on 3 May and will take over the helm of SACRAMENTO come January. Mike is also the son of my Classmate and fellow Marine Buddy Manazir '58.

His wife, Didi, daughter, Caitlin, and son, Frank Junior, accompanied Frank Lugo. And for the first time in Chapter history, an honoree's mother, Mrs. Doris Lugo who resides in Barstow, CA, also attended. Frank, incidentally, was bom in Mannheim, Germany, whence his mother hails. During the proceedings, she sat next to my wife, Inge, who is also a German native, and the sounds of die Deutsche Sprache were heard throughout. Interestingly also, Frank and Didi

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Washington Puget Sound Chapter: L to r: LtCol Dan Pinedo, USMC, Frank Lugo's CO; Didi Lugo, Frank's wife; Frank Lugo; LtCol Lee Daly, USA (Ret.), President of Kitsap Chapter TROA; CDR Bill Turnbull, USN (Ret.), the event's originator Shipmate, July-August 2002

LAST CALL\> Requiescat in Pace ' They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the moming, we will remember them."

-Laurence Binyon, 1914

Aiken, Keith Eugene '58 20 June 1994 Anderson, Richard Arthur '54 CDR, USN (Ret.) 1 March 2002 Andrews, Richard Wayne '64 29 May 2002 .—Armstrong, Warren Wilson '35 • CAPT, USN (Ret.) 18 Jime 2002 ^Bailey, Edwin Hammer '60 CDR, USN (Ret.) 21 May 2002 Baker, George Towne '35 * CDR, USN (Ret.) 8 June 2002 BaU, George Gill '41 * CAPT, USN (Ret.) 1 May 2002 Bartlett, Donald Alan '52 19 September 1999 Beckett, John Wesley Jr. '44 LtCol, USMC (Ret.) 13 November 2001 Behounek, Frank Joseph '44 * 10 May 2002 Benham, Herbert Edison '39 25 April 2001 Bennett, Fred Groch '36 * VADM, USN (Ret.) 20 May 2002 Beyer, Stuart Edward '46 LCDR, USN (Ret.) 26 June 2002 Bolger, William George J '45 21 April 2002 Borgen, Kenneth Royal '24 CDR, USNR (Ret.) 27 December 2001 Brown, Nelson Kenyon '31 BGen, USMC (Ret.) 22 December 1993 BueD, Thomas Bingham '58 CDR, USN (Ret.) 26 June 2002 Butler, WiUiam Clayton Jr. '30 RADM, USN (Ret) 11 December 2001 CampbeU, Earnest Goodrich '33 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 10 June 2002 CarroU, G^rge Peyton '37 * Capt, USMC (Ret.) 5 May 2002 Cartwright, Wffliam Eldridge '60 22 May 2002 Ca^idy, Herbert Arthur Jr. '39 * CAPT, USN (Ret.) 16 May 2002 Caughman, James Bankston Jr. '58 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 7 June 2002 Chambers, Robert W '59 17 May 1997 Chapman, Roger Alan '48 LCDR, USN (Ret.) 24 April 2001 Qarke, Fredric B. '39 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 24 June 2002 Clemens, Michael Joseph '43 * LT, USN (Ret.) 24 May 2002 Cole, Donald King '51 Col, USAF (Ret.) 29 April 2002

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Dahl, Theodore Oscar '27 RADM, USN (Ret.) 17 January 2002 Davidson, Paul Joseph '56 * LT, USNRR 3 March 2002 Deibel, Robert Fred Jr. '39 * 16 May 2002 Diem, Philip Cameron '47 8 October 2001 Dowling, Dean Berrow '29 CDR, USNR (Ret.) 8 August 1998 Dressling, Richard Joseph '39 CDR, USN (Ret.) 12 May 2002 Duckett, Richard Baruch '45 ENS, USNR 5 May 2002 Dunlap, Lincoln Mead '43 LCDR, USNR (Ret.) 10 June 2002 Eplett, James Douglas '52 14 May 2002 Evemgam, John Lester '48 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 4 June 2002 Forbes, Bernard Brovra Jr. '45 VADM, USN (Ret.) 27 June 2002 Foss, Walter Irving Jr. '25 25 September 2001 Gagliardo, Joseph Peter Jr. '52 * Col, USMC (Ret.) 30 May 2002 Gale, PhiLroy Clifton Jr. '45 * CDR, USN (Ret.) 29 April 2002 Gallivan, John Patrick '53 CAPT, USAFR 10 June 2002 Garvin, John Berkley '37 13 June 2002 Gonzalez, Rene Eugenio '43 CDR, USN (Ret.) 22 December 2001 Graham, WiUiam Arthur '23 20 November 2001 Grubbs, WendeU Francis '41 LCDR, USN (Ret.) 1 October 1990 Gruner, WiUiam PhiUp Jr. '35 9 June 2002 GngUotta, Guy Frank '38 * CAPT, USN (Ret.) 1 June 2002 Harshman, Harry Charles '22 1 May 2002 Hess, Charles Maynard '46 CDR, USN (Ret.) 4 June 2002 HiU, John FrankUn '45 CDR, USN (Ret.) 17 June 2002 Hindman, Joseph Aloysius Eslen '30 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 1 May 2002 Hoover, Howell Peacock Jr. '50 7 May 2002 Ireland, Blair '54 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 30 November 2001 Jackson, Marshall Neil '63 CDR, USN (Ret.) 8 June 2002

Kisor, Manown '34 LCDR, USNR (Ret.) 9 May 2002 Kurtz, WiUiam Richard '42 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 29 June 2002 Lambert, David '33 RADM, USN (Ret.) 7 June 2002 Lang, A. Gregory Jr. '48 7 June 2002 Langone, WUliam Nicholas '48 17 June 2002 Lawrence, John Creig '39 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 11 May 2002 Lawver, Rowland CUfford '30 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 28 March 2002 Leeper, James Edward '26 RADM, USN (Ret.) 5 August 1996 LesHe, WUUam NeU '57 CDR, USN (Ret.) 6 June 2002 Logan, John Alexander H '47 * 7 April 2002 Long, Victor Dismukes '25 * VADM, USN (Ret.) 19 May 2002 Long, Robert L. J. '44 ADM, USN (Ret.) 27 June 2002 Maher, James Edward Jr. '43 24 May 2002 Mann, Stephen Stafford Jr. '38 * CAPT, USN (Ret.) 30 May 2002 Mason, John Denning '38 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 19 May 2002 McGrath, John Ralph '46 19 June 2002 McKeUar, Clinton Jr. '36 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 9 May 2002 McLaren, Kenneth Manson '23 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 3 May 2002 Meade, Randolph Jr. '36 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 16 June 2002 Meyer, Frank George '50 14 June 2002 Morgan, Hal McNamee '49 5 May 1999 Murray, Hugh Quin '34 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 25 June 2002 Muscha, WUUam Robert '87 * LCDR, USN 8 May 2002 Nation, WiUiam MUlage '27 RADM, USN (Ret) 30 April 2000 Newman, Dale Edward '46 LCDR, USN (Ret) 6 June 2002 NUson, Erik Torsten '94 Capt, USMC 31 May 2002 O'Rourke, James Joseph '55 8 February 1993 Orr, WiUiam Paynter IH '35 3 May 2002

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LAST CALLV * Owens, James Sylvester '46 22 May 2002 Parry, Lincoln Vaughn '35 LCDR, USNR (Ret.) 31 January 2001 Patterson, Joseph Jr. '44 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 16 May 2002 Pons, James Edwin '73 4 May 2002 Price, Frank HobUtzeU Jr. '41 VADM, USN (Ret.) 12 June 2002 Puckett, John WiUiam '55 24 December 2000 Rawls, Robert Maurice '39 Col, USA (Ret.) 22 June 2002 Reaves, George AUen III '46 * CAPT, USN (Ret.) 29 April 2002 Reid, John Edward '50 Col, USAF (Ret.) 17 May 2002 ALFRED CLARENCE OLNEY ' 2 3

Rear Admiral Alfred C. Olney, USN (Ret.), a former Dallas, TX, resident, died on 1 August 1997 of pneumonia at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, CA. A native of Charleston, SC, Admiral Olney graduated with the Naval Academy Class of 1923. As a naval aviation pioneer, diuing his 33-year career, he flew every type of Navy aircraft—from biplanes to jet fighters. Admiral Olney was among the first pilots to land a plane on the earliest aircraft carriers, cmisers to which flight decks had been added. The pilots used tailhooks to snag lines weighted with sandbags. Until his retirement in August 1952, Admiral Olney certified all aircraft built at Dallas-area defense plants for the Navy.

After retiring from the Navy, Admiral Olney was a special assistant to Robert McCulloch, president of the defense companies that became LTV Corp. He had lived in La Jolla, CA, since retiring in 1973.

In Dallas, Admiral Olney was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation. In addition to numerous naval aviation organizations. Admiral Olney was a life member of the Dallas Chamber of Commerce and the Lakewood Country Club.

Admiral Olney was predeceased by his wife.

La Vem McGee Olney and is survived by two daughters. La Vem Olney Lankford of Dallas, TX, and Roberta Diane Moore of Denver, CO; a sister, Louisa Bowen of Fripps Island, SC; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

He was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on 18 August 1997.

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Roessier, Anthony CarroU '31 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 7 May 2001 Rogers, Leon WUliam '38 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 26 May 2002 Ronchetto, John Robert Jr. '66 26 May 2002 Rushlow, Bruce Albert '44 LtCol, USMC (Ret.) 3 May 2002 Sanders, Hugh Allen '48 30 May 2002 Schuller, Gordon Joseph '51 RADM, USN (Ret.) 5 June 2002 Sharp, Alfred EUiott Jr. '31 CDR, USNR (Ret.) 30 November 1992 Shuey, Clifford Henry '31 BGen, USMC (Ret.) 13 March 2002 Stevenson, Donald Warren '54 CDR, USN (Ret.) 16 May 2002 Memorials may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 650 N. 168th St., New York, NY 10032, or to a charity of the donor's choice. excerpts from The Dallas Moming News —15 August 1997 & The Olney Family

V I C T O R DISMUKES L O N G ' 2 5

Vice Admiral Victor D. Long, USN (Ret.), died at his home in Coronado, CA, on 19 May 2002.

Victor was born on 30 July 1904, in Washington, DC, the youngest son of Harvey and Charlotte (Barnes) Long. He attended Central High School, and Columbia (Schadman's) Preparatory School, in Washington, DC, prior to the Naval Academy.

As a midshipman, he played class football and soccer and was a member of the varsity crew all four years. He graduated with the Class of 1925.

He saw sea duty aboard PENNSYLVANIA, OKLAHOMA, PHILIP, and ROPER. He was assigned

to the Office of Naval C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , Washington, DC, and then assumed command of BRANT, followed by OVERTON.

Returning to the Naval Academy, Victor served in the executive department, after which, he became aide and flag secretary on the staff of Commander, Battleship Division One, aboard ARIZONA. He was assigned flag secretary for Admiral Spruance, USNA 1907, aboard NORTHAMPTON. He then transferred to the Office of the Commander in Chief, U.S. Fleet, for duty as aide to Fleet Admiral Ernest L King, USNA 1901.

He was designated Assistant Chief of Staff to the Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet, until ordered to the National War College for

Strean, Bernard Max '33 * VADM, USN (Ret.) 1 June 2002 Terry, WUUam James Jr. '78 LT, USN (Ret.) 25 Apriil 2002 Thurber, Harry Raymond Jr. '49 LT, USN (Ret.) 27 April 2002 Wiley, Gordon Scroggie '42 CAPT, USNR (Ret.) 4 May 2002 WUt, John Nelson '00 * 2ndLt, USMC 8 May 2002 Wood, Burris Doudney Jr. '35 * CAPT, USN (Ret.) 26 April 2002 Wynne, Donald Malcolm '46 21 May 2002 * obituary

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instmction where he later became part of the staff before assuming command of MACON. He then assumed duty as assistant director for Joint Staff Matters, Logistic Plans Division, OfSce of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations. In October 1952, he became Commander, Desttoyer Flotilla Three, then ttansferred to command of Desttoyer Flotilla One. In 1953, he assumed duty as Director, Logistic Plans Division, Office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations.

He had tours commanding Amphibious Group One, Amphibious Group Eastem Pacific, and Mine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. In April 1959, he was ordered to Chief of Staff Naval War College, Newport, RI. Among his many medals are the Silver Star, Legion of Merit with Gold Star and Combat V. Admiral Long was predeceased by his loving wife of 56 years, Virginia Dare Parke Long; his second wife, Lillian P. Redman; and his brother, Captain John Harvey Long. Surviving are his daughter, Eleanor Virginia Long Walther; niece, Joan Tarwater Schloo; and great-nephew, David Tarwater.

Memorial services took place on 30 May 2002 at Ft. Rosecrans followed by a service at Christ Episcopal Church in Coronado, CA. Most appropriately, his ashes will be scattered at sea from a Navy ship.

The Long Family

Let tfie luindoftfie spirit 5(bin Betfiveen your shores. The great oa(^ in theforest do notgroin in. each other's shade.

—J<^hIiC QiSran

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LAST BENJAMIN S C O T T C U S T E R

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Rear Admiral Ben Scott Custer, U S N (Ret.), died on 11 March 2002 in Rye, NY, where he had lived for 44 years. He was 97 years old.

Admiral Custer was bom in Atlanta, GA, and was raised in Bainbridge, GA. He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1926 and was named an honorary member of the Class of 1942 by grateful students to whom he had taught English, history, and govemment. He married Elizabeth Hawkins in 1934; they had four children, five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Custer's naval career included qualification as an aviator, flying in World War II. He served on TEXAS, HOUSTON, LEXINGTON, CALIFORNIA, CROATAN

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commanded, and in an Alaska-based seaplane squadron. He won two combat decorations for action in the North Atlantic and at Okinawa.

While Custer was executive officer of CROAT.\N, it was credited with desttoying nine submarines and capmring the crew of one of them. He served as chief flight instructor at Pensacola, as Director of Flight Safety and Accident Research in Washington, DC, and as commanding officer at NAS Hoyd Bennett Field.

At the last-named location, he supervised the ttaining of 32 naval reserve squadrons during the Korean War. While in Washington, he acquired a doctorate in A m e r i c a n history from Georgetown University.

During a tour as naval attache in Ottawa, Admiral Custer made a forced landing in Northem Saskatchewan. He and the other four in his crew were rescued after a 14-day combined U.S. and Canadian search.

The admiral's last active duty assignment was as commandant of the naval ROTC at Princeton University.

After retirement from the Navy in 1957, he served as assistant to the president of Columbia University. There, he was director of the citizenship program, executive director of the academy of political science, and consultant to the school of joumalism. He contributed articles to the Naval Institute, Collier's magazine, and the newsletter of the Academy of American Poets.

Admiral Custer was an elder in the Rye Presbyterian Church and belonged to the Mansuring Island Club, the Rockaway Hunting Club, the New York Yacht Club, and the Chevy Chase Club. He was a member of the Commission on Disarmament, Education, Conflict Resolution and Peace, a working group of the Intemational Association of University Presidents.

A funeral with full military honors was held at the Naval Academy Chapel, followed by a

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graveside service and memorial service at the Rye Presbyterian Church.

The Custer Family

Palatine, IL; and numerous grandchildren, stepgrandchildren; and great-grandchildren.

The Bence Family

R O B E R T LAWRENCE B E N C E

BERNARD M A X STREAN

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Captain Robert L. "Bobby" Bence, USNR (Ret.), died on 26 January 2002 in Largo, FL. He was 93 years old.

Originally from Clinton, IN, Bob basically ran away from home and joined the ** * Navy. Appointed to the Naval Academy from the fleet, he entered with the Class of 1931. He was active in gymnastics, c o m p e t i n g as a m e m b e r of the 1929 Intercollegiate Championship Team, but left before graduation.

He then joined the Naval Reserve in St. Louis, MO, and went to work for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (SWBT). Not long after, Bob met and married his lifelong love, Frances MacLeod of Granite City, IL. At the start of World War H, he reported for active duty as a young officer. His leadership abilities brought him into early command of a minesweeper in the Atlantic Fleet, a patrol combatant off the Panamanian coast, and then as captain of CABANA (DE-260) in the Pacific Theater.

At war's end, he retumed stateside to lead the Naval Ammunition Depot at Crane, IN, and then retumed to Reserve status in St. Louis, MO. Bob was very active as a Reservist, attending the War College, serving on selection boards, and leading the Naval Reserve battalion in St. Louis, from which he retired in 1974. He was very focused on the job of leading a strong and combat-ready reserve force, but also clearly saw the need for encouraging young men and women to become part of our nation's military community.

As a civilian, Bobby was a rising young executive in SWBT. He worked in Dallas, TX, and in Missouri, becoming director of operations planning. He was the co-inventor of the "automated intercept system" for SWBT, a computer system which now handles millions of calls daily all over the world. While in Missouri, Bobby enjoyed being skipper of his 32-foot yacht and serving as commodore of the Con Trios Yacht Club. After retirement from SWBT, he and Frances retired to Clearwater Beach, FL. True to his nature, he soon was found in leadership of volunteer organizations there, but also found time for world travel.

His outgoing nature and genuine affectionate interest in people led his friends to describe him as a man "who never met a stranger."

Predeceased by his wife, Frances, in 1996, Bob is survived by his son, John Bence '61 of Largo, FL; daughter, Carolyn Schmidt of

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Vice Admiral Bernard M. Strean, USN (Ret.), died of pneumonia on 1 June 2002. He was 91 years old.

Admiral Strean was born in Big Cabin, OK, son of R a l p h and Maude (Hopkins) Strean. He attended Attica High School in Indiana and Marion Military Institute in Alabama prior to his appointment to the Naval Academy. As a midshipman, he was a member of the crew and football teams and graduated with the Class of 1933.

He was nicknamed "Smoke" by his combat buddies during World War II. While attached to the aircraft carrier YORKTOWN, he led a fighter squadron in the first attack on the Japanese fleet during the Battle of the Philippine Sea and personally scored a direct hit on a Japanese aircraft carrier. For this action and operations against enemy forces in the vicinity of the Mariana Islands, he was awarded the Navy Cross, the Distinguished Flying Cross with two Gold Stars, and Air Medal with seven Gold Stars.

He continued after the war as a naval aviation instructor. In the 1960s, he commanded the first all-nuclear-powered carrier group. He was deputy chief of personnel for the Navy in the late 1960s and for " e x c e p t i o n a l l y meritorious service" was awarded the Legion of Merit. In his last command, he was chief of naval air training in Florida and was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. During that period, he served on the board of the U.S. Olympic Committee.

He was active in civic affairs after his retirement on 22 July 1971 and was vice chairman of the Arlington County Tax Association. He served on the board of directors of Northem Virginia Community College in the late 1970s and early 1980s. He also had been president of the Washington Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association. Admiral Strean was a member of Washington Golf and Country Club and the Army-Navy Club.

Admiral Strean's first wife of 51 years, Janet Lockey Strean, died in 1987. Survivors include his wife, Susan Noble Webb Strean, whom he married in 1988; three children from his first marriage, Bernard M. Strean Jr. of Port Republic, NJ, Richard Strean of Oakton, VA, and Judy Strean of Palos Verdes, CA; and four grandchildren. excerpts from The Washington Post â&#x20AC;&#x201D;6 June 2002 199

LAST CALL RODNEY JENKINS BADGER

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Captain Rodney J. Badger, U S N (Ret.), died at his home in Falls Church, VA, on 23 April 2002.

Bom and raised in Salt Lake City, UT, he spent a year at the University of Utah, before entering the Naval Academy, where he starred on the basketball team.

Following graduation with the Class of 1935, he served in ARIZONA, then joined the Asiatic Fleet in the desttoyer STEWART and the river gunboat MINDANAO. He married Phyllis Snow of Salt Lake City in Hong Kong in 1938. After the fall of Shanghai and Canton to the Japanese, he retumed to the States to serve in the oiler PLATTE and cmiser ViNCENNES, participating in ttoop movements to Iceland and the Doolittle B-25 raid on Japan following the outbreak of World War 11. In the first Battie of Savo Island, during which VINCENNES was sunk, he was commended for his heroic actions in saving lives of the woimded. He ended up in Aukland, New Zealand, serving on the staff of Commander, Service Force, South Pacific and as executive officer of the Receiving Barracks.

Rodney participated in major war engagements from Midway to the fall of Japan, as navigator of TALAMANCA; communications officer on the staff of Commander, Mine Squadron Two; flag secretary and senior staff officer for Commander, Transport Division Two; and first lieutenant on the newly-commissioned ASTORL\. In September 1945, he had shore duty in BuShips, but retumed to sea in March 1948 in command of O'HARE. During the Korean War, he served as XO of BREMERTON and received the Bronze Star for meritorious service. Subsequent assignments included instruction at the National War College, head of the Material Management Branch in OpNav, and command of FRONTIER, and Destroyer Squadron Three. Rodney finished his naval career in BuPers, receiving a Legion of Merit for his services.

Retiring on 1 July 1965, Rodney served as Secretary of the Naval ReUef Society, became very active in the USNA Alumni Association, the MOOW, the Military Classics Seminar, and as a volunteer for the Hospice of Northem Virginia.

Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Badger; children, Susan Rhue, R. Reed Badger, Richard S. Badger, and Jennifer Dutcher; two brothers; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of LDS, Arlington, VA, on 30 April 2002 followed by interment in Arlington N a t i o n a l C e m e t e r y on 21 May with full military honors.

Jesse. B. Gay Jr '35

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Commander George T. Baker, USN (Ret.), died at his home in C o r o n a d o , CA, on 8 June 2002. He was 88 years old.

He was a descendent of Solomon Towne, a famous merchant captain. The Towne house, built in 1804, still stands in Salem, MA. As a teenager, "Georgetowne," as his 1935 Classmates at the Naval Academy later would call him, had his own sailboat. In his black-shoe naval career he commanded destroyers and LSDs. He served in World War II and the Korean War and retired from the Navy in 1957. He passed the Coast Guard's highest examination.

In the 1950s he organized scuba diving trips.

In the 1970s he joined the Coronado Masters swimming club, and one year he was president.

He would swim in Coronado's annual Rough Water competition.

He and his first wife, the former Elizabeth "Betty" Bell, of Muskogee, whom he married in 1937, enjoyed entertaining and their Coronado home was a salon of social activity. Betty died in 1983.

In 1984 he married the former Dorothy "Dodie" Rainalter, of Honolulu, HI, whom he had first met in 1939. "We remember each other as we were," Dodie would say. At age 75 he took up computers, devouring instruction manuals and nagging friends to get online. Dodie died in 1996.

George was a familiar figure on Coronado's North Beach with his basset, Oscar. He was proud of his gourmet cooking (sticky buns were a recent triumph), also of his yard, in which he had invested countless hours.

Friends thought him invincible by the sheer force of his charm, character, and military bearing. Only at age 88 did he lose his driver's license when he mistook the accelerator for the brake and rammed his Cadillac into the wall of a supermarket. Unperturbed, he went into the store to do his shopping. Retuming to the damaged car (and building) he was indignant that the police should give him a ticket for abandoning the scene of an accident.

George is survived by his sons, Michael of Del Mar, CA, and George of Houston, TX; five grandchildren; and three "daughters-of-the-heart," Christine (Culbeaux) Baker, a former daughterin-law, and Sid (Selby) Hendrickson and Mary (Volk) Bransford, daughters of former shipmates, "Gordon" Selby '33 and Louis Volk '31.

The family requests that friends and Classmates share their memories at www.gtbaker.org.

Befitting a sailor, his ashes were scattered at sea on 21 June by his family.

George T. Baker III

HERMAN J O H N MECKLENBURG

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Captain Herman J, "Mecky" Mecklenburg, USN (Ret.), died in La Jolla, CA, on 31 March 2002 from complications following a stroke. A memorial service and interment at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors will be held at a future date.

Mecky was bom in Norfolk, VA, in 1911 and traveled extensively as a Navy junior, attending high school in San Diego before entering the Naval Academy with the Class of 1935. After the customary sea tour following graduation, he married Dorothy Eleanor Vize of Washington, DC, in June 1937. He tried unsuccessfully to fly at Pensacola, and reported to CHICAGO (CA-29).

He served in her during the early days of Worid War n , participating in the Battle of Savo Island and surviving the sinking of the ship in the Solomon Islands on January 1943. He then commissioned the cmiser BALTIMORE (CA-68) and served in her in the southwest Pacific until the end of the war.

After the war Mecky became commanding officer of the N R O T C unit at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI. In 1948 he took command of ROBERT K . HUNTINGTON (DD-781)

and in 1949 the ship and family moved to Norfolk, VA. Other post-war assignments were a tour in the Pentagon on the Research and Development Board, command of RUSHMORE (LSD-14), CorTron Eight and CHUKAWAN (AO100), and director of ttaining, ComTraLant. In 1959 he became assistant director of the Fleet Operations Division of OpNav in Washington and so served until his retirement on 1 July 1961.

Following Mecky's retirement, the family settled in Alexandria, VA, and he joined Martin Marietta Corp. as an operations consultant. In 1963 he joined United Electton Dynamics as a system analyst. In 1965 this company became part of Teledyne Industries and Mecky continued with them as staff administrator and then as assistant director until 1984 when he again retired. The M e c k l e n b u r g s remained in Alexandria and Mecky became very active as chairman of the policy committee of the large condominium building in which he and Dot lived. In 1998, after Dot suffered a sttoke, he moved with her to La Jolla, CA, where he was better able to care for her.

Mecky is survived by his wife, Dorothy; five sons, Jon of Maryland, Tony of Alaska, Marion of Maryland, David of San Diego, C A, and Peter of Minnesota; and five grandchildren.

Jesse B. Gay Jr '35

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LAST CALL BuRRis D O U D N E Y W O O D

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Captain Burris D. Wood Jr., USN (Ret.), passed away on 26 April 2002.

Bom in New Orleans, LA, on 5 December 1912, he was the eldest child of the late Marguerite Harrison Cope and Biuris D. Wood Sr. He graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1935, with a commission as an ensign.

Serving in both World War II and the Korean War, he had assignments at sea in a battleship, a cruiser, and a desttoyer and was commanding officer of a destroyer division. His last sea assignment was as commanding officer of an amphibious group command flagship. Other duties included chief of staff to the commander of a hunter/killer carrier and destroyer group; operations officer on the staff of Commander, Amphibious Force Pacific; commanding officer.

Administrative C o m m a n d Naval Training Center, San Diego, CA; staff of Commander-inChief, Atlantic Fleet and various other assignments. His last duty was Inspector of Naval Material, DaUas, TX. He was presented with the Bronze Star Medal and the Navy Commendation Ribbon. He retired from the Navy in 1965 after 30 years of service.

He was a m e m b e r of Highland Park Presbyterian Chiuch, Highland Class, U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, Military Order of World Wars, American Legion, The Retired Officers Association, Navy League, and the Bonehead Club.

Captain Wood is survived by his loving wife, Ethel Wood; son, J a m e s Gowin of Rochester, NY; three daughters, Beverly Wood of Dallas, TX, Donna Metcalfe of Roanoke, TX, and Linda McCleland of Grand Prairie, TX; a sister, Jean Steven of Chattanooga, TN; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Services were held on 1 May 2002 at Highland Park Presbyterian Church in Dallas, TX, followed by i n t e r m e n t in R e s t l a n d Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Highlander-Pattee Class at Highland Park Presbyterian Church, 3821 University Blvd., Dallas, TX 75205 or to die charity of your choice. ^^^iS!^^^fi^4/'^"

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Teace is a journey of a thousand miles audit must Be taf(en one step at a time.

—Lyndon 'B. Johnson

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Vice Admiral Fred G. Bennett, USN (Ret.), ilied of cardiopulmonary liisease at Goodwin House, Alexandria, VA, on 20 May 2002 at age

Bennett, CHC, USN, of Springfield, VA; sister, Claire Kelly of Tallahassee, FL; and three grandchildren.

Funeral services with full military honors were conducted on 2 July 2002 at Arlington National Cemetery.

The Bennett Family

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Bom on 9 September 1915 in Yazoo City, MS, to John and Clara Bennett, Fred attended schools there and became an Eagle Scout. At age 16, Fred entered the Naval Academy on a Mississippi Congressional appointment.

After graduation with the Class of 1936, he served for six years on MARYLAND (BB-46) and was air defense officer during the Pearl Harbor attack. From 1942-44, following Postgraduate School in Annapolis, he received his master's degree in ordnance engineering from MIT. He then served as gunnery officer on the newly constructed TOPEKA ( C L - 6 7 ) , participating in

operations at Okinawa and in Third Fleet operations against Japan. From 1946-1951, he served with Commander, Air Force, Pacific Reet, and the office of the Chief of Naval Operations.

Fred commanded HARWOOD ( D D - 8 6 1 ) , based in Newport, and his love of sea duty was further rewarded with commands of GRAND CANYON (AD-28) and NEWPORT NEWS (CA-48). He also commanded Destroyer Division 82 and Cruiser Destroyer Flotilla Eight. Each of his ship commands eamed the Battle "E." Fred also served with distinction in senior shore assignments. He was engineering officer at the Naval Gun Factory in Washington. At the Pentagon, Fred served as Director of Budget and Reports, Office of the Navy CompttoUer; Assistant Chief of Naval Operations, General Planning and Programming; and Director, Navy Program Planning. He was Chief of Staff, Naval War College, Newport, RI (1969-1971). In 1973, he retired in Norfolk, VA, after serving as Commander, Antisubmarine Warfare Forces Atiantic.

His awards included the Legion of Merit with Gold Star, the Distinguished Service Medal, and numerous campaign ribbons.

Following his retirement, Fred served as Vice President, Finances and Administration, with United Way of America in Alexandria, VA, until 1978.

Fred enjoyed golf and was a member of Army-Navy Country Club.

On 10 May 1941, Fred married Nancy Kittelle, daughter of Rear Admiral Sumner E.W. Kittelle, USNA 1889; granddaughter of Captain C D . Sigsbee, USNA 1864; and greatgranddaughter of Henry Hayes Lockwood, an early professor at the Naval Academy. Nancy died in 1990.

Fred is survived by sons Nicholas Bennett of B u r k e , VA, and C o m m a n d e r Christopher

EVERETT MOT I i i LINK JR. '36

Rear Admiral Everett "Mouse" Link Jr., USN (Ret.), died on 31 March 2002 in La Jolla, CA, of heart failure. He was 87 years old.

Born in New York City, Admiral Link grew up in Scarsdale, NY. He graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1936 and was awarded his Wings in 1939.

Fellow aviators gave him the nickname "Mouse."

He served as a flight instmctor in Pensacola, FL, and Corpus Christi, TX, before Worid War II. During the war he was assigned command of fighter squadrons and torpedo bombers.

As commanding officer of Fighter Squadron 24 in the Pacific, he led a series of air raids that resulted in the Distinguished Flying Cross, three Air Medals, and a Presidential Unit Citation.

Later, as an adviser to General Simon Buckner Jr. 's 10th Army, he took part in planning the invasion of Okinawa.

While stationed in Hawaii, he assumed command of Fighter Squadron 24, which led to his assignment aboard BELLEAU WOOD. He was

awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross for command of air attacks in early 1944 in the Marshall and Caroline islands.

He ttained pilots for the Berlin Airlift and eamed a Bronze Star for his role as an operations officer in the Korean War aboard the carrier VALLEY FORGE.

His final military assignments were at the Pentagon and later in the Pacific, where he served with an anti-submarine warfare staff.

After retiring from active duty in 1957, Admiral Link took up painting in oils and watercolors and he contributed a large painting to Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, CA. As a civilian. Admiral Link worked for 11 years at General Dynamics in San Diego, CA, before retiring in 1970.

He and his wife, Rosalind, ttaveled worldwide, and at age 70, Admiral Link renewed his interest in music. He had been in the Bert Lown Orchestra in New York and was skilled on the clarinet, saxophone, and guitar. Later, he leamed to play piano. He also tried his hand at writing, completing an unpublished manuscript on the life of the Vincent family, which immigrated to San Diego from Argentina in the 1960s.

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LAST CALL Admiral Link was predeceased by his wife JAMES RAGAN GUSTIN '37 Captain James R. Gustin, USNR (Ret.), a of 49 years, Rosalind, in 1988. There are no resident of Martin Luther Manor in Bloomington, known survivors.

Services were held on 12 April 2002 at El MN, died on 19 January 2002. He had formerly lived in Milwaukee and La Crosse, WI, Prescott, Camino Memorial Park.

Donations are suggested for Alzheimer's AZ, and Eagan, MN. Jim entered the Naval Academy from disease research. excerpts from The San Diego Union-Tribune Wisconsin and his Lucky Bag states the tmism —11 April 2002 "...he's a cheery soul, always ready to help a Classmate with a difficult prob or to shed a little humor on an otherwise dreary scene."

GEORGE PEYTON CARROLL ' 3 7 Upon graduation with the Class of 1937, he '•'"^"''- Peyton Cartoll died and his Classmates, Frank Clark and John of cancer on 5 May 2002 Nielsen, joined RALEIGH in the Mediterranean. at his son's home in After that tour of duty, he was transferred to PAUL Junction City, OR. JONES in the Asiatic Fleet. In May 1940, his The son of Com- fiancee, Madge, was met by Classmate Joe modore and Mrs. Penn Dalton in Shanghai en route to meet him in Leavy Carroll, USNA Manila. On their wedding day. Cliff Hocker took 1909, Peyton was bom Jim's duty and Frank Rydeen was the best man. on 7 November 1915 in Madge was evacuated with all Navy wives later New York City. Life as a Navy Junior meant that year. Five of the 13 Asiatic Fleet destroyers schooling in many places including Rio, Brazil, were sunk by the Japanese in the first three and Shanghai, China. He graduated from Rogers months of the war, but PAUL JONES managed to High School in Newport, RI, and entered the survive and retumed to the United States in 1942.

Naval Academy from Washington, DC. After attending the radar gunnery school mn by He left the Navy to become a businessman, Bill Crenshaw, he went on to the fighter director but during World War II he was called back and of destroyer TRATHEN and then as executive served as head of the Marine detachment on NEW officer of the tactical radar school in Hollywood, YORK. After the war, he married Veronica Steams FL. In 1947 he changed his status from regular of New York City and was in business again with Navy to Naval Reserve, entered the Foreign varied interests. They lived in Beverly Hills, CA, Service and was posted to Istanbul, Ankara, Hong and later in Honolulu, HI, for many years. In Kong, and Washington. He retired in 1967 as a Hawaii, he started a flight school, an inter-island Reserve captain, and from the Foreign Service airline, a travel agency, and many civic projects. to serve as assistant dean of the graduate school One of his hobbies was sports, especially at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. football. He was always close to his Naval Jim was an Eagle Scout and former president Academy friends and worked hard to interest of the United Nations Association, Wisconsin young athletes in going to the Naval Academy Chapter. He was also a parishioner of St. John to play football. He and his wife went to many Neumann, Eagan, MN, and formerly of Roncalli high school football games all over the country.

Newman in La Crosse, WI. Another interest was racehorses and Peyton had Jim was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, a place in Fallbrook where his horses were Madge Kenneda Gustin; his parents, Fred and trained. He finally had several winners at the Del Jane Ragan Gustin; and his brother, John. He is Mar racetrack, much to his delight. survived by his sister, Elizabeth Hinkley of A memorial service with military honors by Portage, WI; sons, John, Lawrence, Thomas, VFW 4075 was held at the family gravesite at Frederick, and Richard; grandchildren, Kennedri, Frankfort Cemetery in Frankfort, KY. The service Melissa, Matthew, David, Michael, Johanna, and was performed by the Reverend Alan Soren of Kate; great-grandchildren. Christian and Gabriel; the First Presbyterian Church. and three nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his wife, Veronica, in 1986, A Mass of Christian burial was held on 22 Peyton is survived by his son, Peyton Leiand January 2002 at Roncalli Newman Center in La Carroll and his wife, Sharon of Junction City, Crosse, WI, followed by interment in Green OR; daughter, Carinda Carroll Seely and her Mound Cemetery in New Amsterdam, WI. husband, Michael of Kalaheo, HI; granddaughter, Chantal of Eugene, OR; sisters, Eleanor Carroll of Frankfort, KY, and Katherine Wallace and her It ta^ vision and courage husband, Rear Admiral Kenneth C. Wallace '43, USN (Ret.).

to create—it tal(esfaith and courage to prove.

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FRANK GUGLIOTTA ' 3 8

Captain Guy Frank Gugliotta, USN (Ret.), died in Annapolis, MD, on 1 June 2002 after a long illness. He was 87 years old.

Born on 25 July 1914 in Hammonton, NJ, he graduated from Hammonton High School in 1930. After working for his father, he received an appointment to the Naval Academy in 1934, and graduated with the Fifth Company in 1938, having been active in intramural sports.

After an initial tour in W E S T VIRGINIA,

followed by BAGLEY, he attended Submarine School, and was in S-40 on the Asiatic Station when World War n commenced. He subsequentiy served in S-39 until she was lost by grounding in the South Pacific without loss of life, and commanded S-28. In 1944 he was executive officer of HALIBUT, operating against Japanese convoys in the Bashi Channel, when she encountered sophisticated Japanese ASW tactics, possibly including magnetic anomaly detection equipment. She suffered such severe depth charge damage that she was scrapped after Guy retumed her to the United States. He completed the war in c o m m a n d of RATON, and later

commanded TUSK, based in New London, CT. He subsequently commanded LINDENWALD (LSD6), and finally. MOUNT BAKER. His shore duties

included a tour as executive officer of the NROTC at Stanford University, the PoliticoMilitary Policy Division in OpNav, and Chief of the Naval Mission in Quito, Ecuador. He was awarded two Silver Stars and the Navy Unit Commendation. He retired in 1963.

In retirement, he spent the next ten years in Los Altos Hills, CA, working as a naval architect and marine engineer in the San Francisco Bay area. During this time, in 1984, he collaborated with his wife, Bobette, in writing Pigboat 39, the history of his early World War II submarine. In the mid-1970s he retumed to Ecuador as country manager for the Intemational Executive Service Corps, after which he again lived in California until the death of his wife in 1994, when he moved to Ginger Cove, the retirement community in Annapolis. He was active there and in his Class of 1938, chairing the 60th Reunion Committee.

Guy is survived by his son, Guy, of Washington, DC, and his granddaughter, Anne.

A memorial service was held at the Naval Academy on 18 June 2002 with inumment at the Naval Academy Columbarium.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bobette Bibo Gugliotta Scholarship Fund, c/o The Peninsula Community Foundation, 1700 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402.

Guy Gugliotta

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L A S T CALL^ JOHN ALBERT LEONARD ' 3 8

O T I S ALBERT W E S C H E ' 3 8

STEPHEN STAFFORD MANN JR. '38

Captain Stephen S. Mann Jr., USN (Ret.), 87, died of cancer on 30 May 2002 at his home in Punta Gorda, FL. He was born in Baltimore, M D , on 5 August 1914 and graduated from Oilman School. He graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1938, a member of the 2nd Company. He won letters in wrestling and lacrosse, the latter as a member of the National Champions in 1938.

Following a tour in MINNEAPOLIS, he attended Submarine School and completed six war pattols in TRIGGER, two as executive officer; and four in DEVILFISH, three as commanding officer. She was the only submarine to survive a kamikaze attack.

His post-war sea duty included command of t h e G e r m a n U - 2 5 1 3 and C H I V O , a submarine division, the tender BUSHNELL, and a submarine squadron.

SPKEHSH. He had a toiu as engineer in BOXER, and His shore duties included a tour on the faculty commanded the survey ship MAURY in 1955-56, of the Naval Academy, a student at the Armed and W.ACC.\.\L\W in 1959. He was Chief of Staff Forces Staff College and the Industrial College, Sixth, Fleet Service Force in 1960. His shore the CinCLant and SubPac staffs, and as an aide duties included a tour as a steam prof at the Naval to the Assistant SecNav for Materiel.

Academy in 1946-49, on the staff of the He retired in 1968, having been awarded the Postgraduate School in 1952-54, and the staff of Silver Star, Legion of Merit, two Bronze Stars the Naval War College after a year as a student in and the Commendation Medal.

1956. His final tour was in Op44 (Logistics) in For ten years he was affiliated with A.G. the Pentagon. He retired in 1962.

Edwards in Alexandria, VA, as an investment Jack moved his family to Sunbury, PA, where broker, after which he retired to Punta Gorda Isles, he joined a textile company operated by Gordon FL, and traveled extensively with his wife, Beth.

Matheson '37, but after five years became a key He was a member of Isles Yacht Club, the member of a Pennsylvania road-building firm until Charlotte Harbor Chapter of The Retired Officers his final retirement in 1978. The Leonard family Association, Naval Submarine League, a director established roots in Jacksonville, FL, where he of St. Andrews Golf Club, director of the Navy was proud of his three motor-sailers. His wife, League, and on the Vestry of the Church of the Ginny, a Connecticut College for Women graduate Good Shepherd. (across the Thames from the Submarine Base), Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; sons, was an enthusiastic social worker.

Stephen S. Mann III of Atianta, GA, and Douglass Captain Leonard was predeceased by his wife S. Mann of Silver Spring, MD; daughter, Lois M. of 48 years, Virginia. He is survived by two Nichols of Newport News, VA; stepsons Dr. daughters, Barbara A. Leonard of Jacksonville, Robert J. Esher of Waveland, MS, and Brian R. FL, and Patricia L. Coleman of Atianta, GA; a Esher of Alpharetta, GA; nine grandchildren; and brother, Charles, of Newport, RI; and nieces and six step-grandchildren, including Lieutenant (junior grade) Scott J. Esher, USN, and a nephew.

Midshipman Leslie A. Esher '03.

Services were held in St. Josephs Historic A memorial service was held on 4 June 2002 Catholic Church on 29 December 2001 with burial at the Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal with military honors in the St. Joseph's Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to the Hospice Church. A graveside service with full military Foundation for Caring, 4266 Sunbeam Road, honors will be held on 11 July 2002 at Arlington National Cemetery.

JacksonviUe, FL 32257.

Memorial donations may be made to Church Jacksonville (FL) Times Union, Barbara Leonard & RADM M.H. Rindskopf '38 of the Good Shepherd Discretionary Fund, 401 West Henry Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950.

Captain John A. Leonard, USN (Ret.), died on 26 December 2001 at the Hospice Foundation for Caring in Jacksonville, FL. He was 85 years old.

Jack was born in N e w p o r t , R I , on 29 April 1916 into a Navy family. A c c o r d i n g to his Naval Academy roommate. Bill Spears ' 3 8 , Jack passed the enttance exam twice before entering in 1934. He was in the Third Company and played varsity lacrosse, and other Battalion sports.

Upon graduation with the Class of 1938, his first tour was in the battieship WEST VKGINIA, after which he attended Submarine School in June 1940 in the first class for which 1938 was eligible. He qualified in submarines in R-16, and spent two wartime years in BILLHSH, where he was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal for his service.

After World War U, he commanded BLUEBACK and

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Captain Otis A. Wesche, USN (Ret.), died in Coronado, CA, on 15 April 2002. He was 87 years old.

"Oats" was boiTi in Ridgeville Comers, OH, and lived in Napoleon, OH, before receiving his congressional appointment to the Academy in 1934. He was a member of the 1st Company.

After graduation with the Class of 1938, Oats served in IDAHO for more than five years, followed by a year in WASP. He received a master's degree in ordnance engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School after which he served as gunnery officer in MISSOURI until 1946. He commanded SOUTHERLAND (DD-743) in the Korean War, receiving the Bronze Star with Combat V. In 1960 he commanded BEXAR ( A P A 131). His shore duties included the office of the Chief of Naval Operations and the Bureau of Ordnance. Oats was the commanding officer of the Naval Propellant Plant (NPP) in Indian Head, MD, when he retired from the Navy in 1963.

Oats began his civilian career in 1963 as an engineer for Bausch & Lomb in Rochester, NY. He also became an insttuctor in the management school at Rochester Institute of Technology. He retired from Bausch & Lomb in 1973 and moved to Coronado, CA, where he was a realtor and property manager for Strand-Crown Realty, working with his Classmate, Harry Stott '38, for several years.

Throughout his life, Oats was active in community affairs; he received an award from the N A A C P while commander of NPP for his efforts in improving race relations in Charles County, MD. He was a devoted and active member of the Lutheran congregations wherever he lived. Oats played golf and tennis and nurtured a growing talent as an artist. The strokes he suffered later in life may have curtailed his physical activities, but not his courage and love for his family. His uncomplaining spirit was evident. For many years he was a familiar sight zipping around Coronado on his motorized scooter-wheelchair.

Oats is survived by his wife of 57 years, the former Juanita "Micki" Conklin. Together Oats and Micki took delight in entertaining family and friends and traveled frequendy to visit their children, John, in Syracuse, NY, and Kathleen, in Monterey, CA, and five grandchildren.

Memorial services were conducted in Redeemer Lutheran Church in Coronado.

Contributions may be sent to: Society for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, 1838 Greene Tree Road, Baltimore, M D 21208; 800-457-4777.

John Wesche

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ROBERT FRED DEIBEL J R . ' 3 9

IRA KINTER BLOUGH J R . ' 4 0

Captain Herbert A. Cassidy Jr., USN (Ret.), died on 16 May 2002 in Virginia Beach, VA. Appointed to the Naval Academy from the State of Ohio, he attended Mount Union College in Alliance, OH, for two years prior to entering the Academy, where he was graduated with the Class of 1939.

Upon graduation he reported to NEVADA and began various tours of desttoyer duty beginning with STURTEVANT between 1939 and 1942,

After a long and fruitful life, Robert F. Deibel Jr. died on Friday, 17 May 2002 at his home in St. Louis, MO, from respiratory failure.

Born in 1917, Bob attended University City High School, and graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1939. Bob was a great American, and he loved this country and the high principles for which it stands.

Bob eamed his wings at Pensacola, FL, in 1941. As executive officer of Scouting Squadron VS-39 stationed in Banana River, FL, Bob flew daily missions in the Navy's 0S2U Kingfisher floatplanes, seeking out German U-boats in the Florida Straits and Bahamian Islands in 194243. In late 1943, Bob formed and took command of Scouting Squadron VS-52, which flew the Navy's Douglas SBD-5, "Dauntless" divebomber and was ttansitioned to the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands in early 1944. The mission of VS-52 was bombing the by-passed atolls still occupied by the Japanese Army.

Bob retumed to St. Louis, MO, in 1947, and became president and CEO of Dixie Mills Company, an animal feed manufacturing concem in East St. Louis. During his 30-year tenure at Dixie, Bob served as president of the St. Louis Merchants Exchange, and held board positions at Manufacturers Bank and the American Feed Manufacturers Association.

Bob was both a member and past president of the Young Presidents Organization, a 32nddegree Mason with S h r i n e r ' s Hospital organization, and served on the board of govemors of the Missouri Athletic Club. At the time of his death. Bob was chairman of Universal Air Filter Company in Sauget, IL. Bob's business acumen and solid common sense drew many to seek his counsel, but it was his love and understanding of the simple things in life, as well as his high principles, that accounted for his many friendships. Bob's first passion was his deep love and enjoyment of the outdoors, and his continual wonder at the glory of Mother Nature.

Bob Deibel is survived by his wife, Virginia "Mickey" Deibel; one brother, George P. Deibel of St. Louis, MO; three sons, Robert Deibel HI, Peter Deibel, and David Deibel, all of St. Louis, MO; three stepchildren, Patricia Hunter, Joseph Hunter, and Jeffrey Hunter, all of St. Louis, MO; ten grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

The Deibel Family

Captain Ira K. Blough Jr., USN (Ret.), died on 18 April 2002 at Manor Care in Devon, PA, near Philadelphia.

"Ike" was bom on 13 June 1916 in Altoona, PA, graduated from high school in Johnstown, entered the Naval Academy in 1936 and graduated with the Class of 1940.

His first duty after commissioning was in ASTORIA, and he served in her until she was sunk in the Battle of Savo Island in 1942. He was ttansferred to the carrier HORNET, but this duty was cut short when the ship was sunk. Dee decided that his future was in the air, and eamed his Wings in ttaining at New Orleans, LA, and Jacksonville, FL, in 1943. In 1943, he went to NATC, Panixent, and thence to the postgraduate school in Annapolis, and finished his master's degree in aeronautical engineering at MIT in 1946.

His schooling set the course for his future, heavily oriented in missiles, aeronautics, and computers, starting with OpNav in the guided missile division. After a torturous red-tape battle involving an eye injury, he was selected for AEDO and was assigned to the Armament Division in BuAer. Next was NADC, and then back to BuAer, he was plans and programs officer. Guided Missile Division, then with BuWeps as air-launched missile development officer. Ike then went to the Polaris program as first conttol and missile guidance development and production officer at MIT and the GE ordnance plant in Pittsfield, MA. His last tour was in Naval Air Systems Command as aircraft development officer, then retirement in 1966.

Ike married his hometown sweetheart, Nancy Cohoe, and three daughters followed. In a series of devastating losses, Alice, their middle daughter, died in her twenties in 1979, Nancy died in 1999, and a second daughter, Virginia, died in 2000.

After retirement. Dee was an aviation engineer for Burroughs Corporation in St. Davids, PA; for Grumman Corporation on Long Island, NY; and for Boeing Vertrol. He also worked for several years on a Navy-funded project at the University of Pennsylvania, studying underwater effects on the body.

Ike is survived by his daughter, Sallie Sobeck of Paoli, PA; a sister, Margaret Beaver of Flourtown, PA; and four grandchildren.

A memorial service was held at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Devon, PA, and burial was in Ariington Cemetery on 13 May 2002.

Memorial donations may be made to the Naval Academy Foundation, 291 Wood Road, Annapolis, MD 21402.

followed by LARDNER and JOHN HOOD. While in

the Pacific Theater in March 1945, he took command of SMALLEY with subsequent commands of LANDSDOWNE and INGRAHAM. Duties

ashore included instmctor duty from 1946 to 1950 in the Gunfire Support School, Little Creek, VA, a tour in the Bureau of Naval Personnel, student at the Armed Forces Staff College, student at the Naval War College in 1959, and on the staff including one year as Director, Naval Command Course for Senior Foreign Officers.

From 1955-57, he served on board WISCONSIN as executive officer, then ComDesDiv 322 the following year. Assignment as Chief, Navy Section, Military Assistance and Advisory Group, Norway followed from 1961 to 1963 when he was ordered as ComDesRon 19 with deployment off the coast of Viemam. He spent the next three years in the Operations Directorate, Joint Chiefs of Staff. In June 1967 he reported to Norfolk for final active duty as Chief of Staff, Commandant Fifth Naval District.

He was awarded the following decorations: Legion of Merit with Gold Star in lieu of second award, Navy and Marine Corps Medal, Bronze Star Medal with Gold Star and Combat V, and the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon. Also awarded were the following medals: American Defense with " A , " American Campaign, European-African-Middle Eastem Campaign, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign (with Silver Star), World War n Victory, Navy Occupation Service, National Defense (first and second awards), and Vietnam Service (with one Star).

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joan, 3100 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451; daughters, Maureen Gillmer and her husband, Charles, Dr. Kathleen Bojanowski, Th.D., and her husband, Chester; son, Michael A. Cassidy and his wife, Ann; sister, Mrs. Robert D. Taylor; sister-in-law, M r s . Roger Cassidy; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

Memorial services were held on 21 May 2002 in the Virginia Beach United Methodist Church with interment in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Norfolk, VA. Captain Herbert A. Cassidy Jr '39 204

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LAST CALL GEORGE G I L L B A L L ' 4 1

JOHN GEORGE WALLACE '42

M I C H A E L JOSEPH CLEMENS ' 4 3

Captain John G. Wallace, USN (Ret.), died on 23 April 2002 from complications of Parkinson's disease. He was 83 years old.

Born as John Armano in Tampa, FL, and raised in Vineland, NJ, John was valedictorian and baseball and basketball team captain at Sacred Heart High School. Initially attending Villanova on an athletic scholarship, he was hit in the face with a pitch and nearly died. Recovering, he was appointed to USNA. As a midshipman, John changed his name from Armano to Wallace. As catcher on the varsity baseball team in 1940, during the annual game against the Baltimore Orioles, he had two hits, scoring Navy's two runs. Navy lost 9-2. He graduated with distinction, standing 28th and was awarded a pair of binoculars for standing first in military law.

Lieutenant Michael J. Clemens, USN (Ret.), died on 24 May 2002 in Virginia Beach, VA. He was 81 years old.

Michael was bom in New York on 26 June 1920 and attended Bluefield Junior College in Bluefield, VA, on a football scholarship before entering the Naval Academy with the Class of 1943, where he played football and b a s e b a l l . His class matriculated in 1942 because of the onset of Worid War II. Upon graduation, he was selected to initiate the V-8 program at Dartmouth College, serving as company officer and instructor in discipline, seamanship, and gunnery. He served as assistant gunnery officer aboard BRADFORD from 1942 to 4 July 1943, when he sustained multiple injuries and was hospitalized for many months. He then as he drove to his ship. PERRY ( D M S - 1 7 ) , on served as gunnery officer aboard MONSSEN from the morning of 7 December 1941. He was 1944 to 1945 and was again hospitalized for a FoUowing graduation with the Class of 1942, awarded the Bronze Star for valor for his he reported aboard SAN FRANCISCO (CA-38), year in San Diego, CA. He received the Navy decisive action in getting the vessel underway assigned as a gunnery officer. On 12 November and Marine Corps Medal. and taking her to sea as acting commanding 1942, SAN FRANCISCO patrolled the slot off After his medical retirement from the Navy, officer during the attack.

Guadalcanal when Japanese aircraft attacked. A Michael was employed as a junior screen writer In 1944, George Ball married Margaret Mitsubishi "Betty" bomber was hit by SAN by Columbia Studios in Hollywood, CA, and "Peggy" Amold. They were happily married for FRANCISCO'S guns. The pilot crash-dived on obtained a juris doctor from Loyola University John's battery. Knocked to the deck and on fire, School of Law in 1952.

55 years until her death in 1999.

Captain Ball was a proud "desttoyer man" he rolled out his flames and then proceeded to He served as a deputy attomey general for for most of his 30-year naval career. He is combat the fire and attend to the wounded until the State of California and in 1956, was remembered affectionately by those who served he collapsed. John was awarded the Navy Cross appointed special state prosecutor, investigating and Purple Heart. under his command and by his fellow officers. the county assessor's office in San Diego, CA. In 1972 the Balls retired to Virginia Beach, He received a master's degree in applied From the mid-1950s through 1996 he had a VA, where Captain Ball was an avid golfer and physics from UCLA and then reported to the private law practice in Beverly Hills, CA, member of the Cavalier Golf and Yacht Club. surface ASW development detachment at Key practicing with his daughters, Kathleen and Captain Ball is survived by his daughters, West. He served as XO of ROBERT A. OWENS Patricia, and son-in-law, Michael Glassman (his Katherine Oser, Margaret Ferguson, and Kristina ( D D K - 8 2 7 ) . John changed designator to other daughter, Barbara, is a registered nurse).

Carrick; his son, George Gill Ball HI; and nine engineering duty and worked in the then-new His clients included numerous Hollywood celebrities and public figures. grandchildren. He will also be missed by his nuclear ships program. brother. Colonel H.P. Ball, USA (Ret.); his sonsFollowing a shipyard tour at Mare Island he He resided in Bel Air, CA, for most of his in-law and daughter-in-law; by many nephews retired as director of the BuShips electronics life where he was an avid sailor and golfer. He and nieces; and many loving friends. design and development division in 1963. served on the board of directors and as president John did civilian engineering work for the of the Bel Air Country Club in 1987, as president A memorial service was held for Captain Ball Navy Department until the mid-1970s. He of the Loyola Law School Alumni Association on Monday, 24 June 2002 at the Naval Academy attended law school for two years until deciding in 1967, and on the board of tmstees of the USNA in Annapolis, MD. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to he could not abide lawyers. He did volunteer Alumni Association for several years. work for the Albert Schweitzer Hospital in Haiti.

His favorite saying was "Every day above the Naval Academy Foundation, 25 Maryland His townhouse in downtown Annapolis was ground is a good day," and he led his life with Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401.

The Ball Family heavily visited by Classmates and golfers. that in mind.

His wife, Jean, predeceased him in 1969. His Michael is survived by three daughters and marriage to Nancy O'Dell ended in divorce. He their husbands, Kathleen and Michael Glassman is survived by his wife, Jeanne; daughter, Margie; of Virginia Beach, VA, Patricia Clemens and Life is a sea with no stops, rwt a sons Michael, and Commander John Wallace Jr., Judge Michael Nash of Los Angeles, CA, and daughter-in-law. Commander Nancy Barbara and John Volk of Greeley, C O ; single lighthouse, and men are USNR; Honan Wallace '85, USN; seven grandchildren; grandchildren, Daniel, David, Molly, and Greg; ships lOith no destination. and four great-grandchildren. step-grandchildren, Matthew and Beth; and his A funeral Mass was held at the Naval brother, John Clemens of Clearwater, FL. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Simone Schwarz-'Bart Rest well Michael, you are missed.

Academy Chapel followed by burial at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.

The Clemens Family CDR John G. Wallace Jr., USNR Captain George Gill Ball, USN (Ret.), died at his home in Arlington, VA, on Wednesday, 1 May 2002. He was 82 years old.

George Ball spent his b o y h o o d in San Antonio, TX, where he learned to shoot and ride. He remembered fondly being taken along as a 14-year-old boy on a horseback trip from San Antonio to El Paso with an Army armored car division. The son of an Army officer who died when Ball was five years old, he was influenced by his great-uncle. Admiral Richard Harrison Jackson, USNA 1887, to join the Navy.

Ball was a member of the Naval Academy Class of 1941. With Worid War II looming, this class of midshipmen graduated early and was pressed into active duty. As an ensign in Pearl Harbor, HI, Ball was sttafed by a Japanese plane

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LAST CALL FRANK JOSEPH BEHOUNEK '44

JOSEPH H E N R Y B U E S C H E R ' 4 4

CLAUDE OLWEN LANCIANO J R .

Frank J. Behounek of Sun City, AZ, died on 10 May 2002 at the Hospice of Arizona after a four-month illness. He was 80 years old.

Born in Baltimore, MD, on 3 June 1921, Frank entered the Naval Academy with a congressional appointment and graduated in June 1943 with the Class of 1944.

He served aboard SOUTH DAKOTA in the Pacific and then entered flight training. His naval career was shortened by a medical retirement, but Frank went on to a civilian career of various challenging managerial positions, from manufacturing to banking. A successful career fostered by the training and education at USNA! Frank was a life member of the USNA Alumni Association, as well as The Retired Officer's Association. He also belonged to the fratemal clubs in the towns that became "home" in his lifetime.

Frank was predeceased by his son, Paul, and his parents, Rudolph and Anna Behounek. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; his daughters, Anne Taylor (Ronald), and Mary Kay Bagnal (Larry); and six grandchildren, Jennifer, Peter, Elise, Jason, Matthew, and Andrew. He is also survived by his brother, Rudy Behounek (Vera); three nephews; and two cousins.

A memorial service was held at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church on 14 May 2002. Burial will be at sea.

The Behounek Family

Commander Joseph H. Buescher, USN (Ret.), passed away on 12 November 2001 at his home in Sarasota, FL. He was 79 years old.

Joe was born on 8 D e c e m b e r 1921 in Brookhaven, MS, the fourth of five children.

His formative years were spent in Meridian, MS. He began his military career in the Navy after graduation from the Naval Academy in 1943, with the accelerated Class of 1944. During World War II, he saw combat during convoy escort duty in the Atlantic and during the island hopping campaigns in the South Pacific.

Claude O. Lanciano Jr. died on 1 February 2002. He was 79 years old.

Claude was bom on 12 June 1922 to Claude and Cathryn Lanciano in Phildadelphia, PA. He was a member of the Naval Academy Class of 1944 and a graduate of American University.

In September 1943 he enrolled in the U.S. Maritime Officer's Training School in New London, CT. Upon completion of his studies, he was licensed a third mate, U.S. Merchant Marine. He was immediately assigned to the liberty ship FURNIFOLD M . SIMMONS and sailed in convoy to the Mediterranean ports of Oran, Naples, Bizerte, and Anzio Becah, carrying troops and military supplies in support of the Italian campaign and the invasion of Southem France. He was awarded the Merchant Marine Combat Bar, confirming service in a ship which was engaged in direct military action. Promoted to second mate, he made other voyages to South America and the Mediterranean, and was later a licensed chief mate.

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In 1948, Lieutenant Buescher was transferred to the Naval Submarine Force and was trained at the Submarine Training School in New London, CT, where he eamed his Dolphins. In 1954, Lieutenant Buescher served with distinction as the commanding officer on CLAMAGORE (SS-343). Commander Buescher made the transition back to the surface Navy when he was assigned as commanding officer of MCDERMIT (DD-677) located in San Diego, CA. He displayed his unique flexibility by successfully completing his second command tour in 1961.

In 1961 Commander Buescher was transferred to the staff of the Commander in Chief, Pacific in Honolulu, HI. He was responsible as the manpower analyst for Southeast Asia and witnessed the early buildup for the Vietnam War. His last tour of the duty was at the Pentagon.

His military honors include the American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Medal, World War II Victory Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, and others.

Joe received a master's degree in education from American University. After retiring from the Navy in 1969, Joe was a teacher in the Fairfax County (VA) school system for 16 years, teaching a variety of mathematics courses. He was chairman of the mathematics department until his retirement in 1985.

Joe moved to Sarasota, FL, in late 1986 and was a member of the congregation of Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, a member of the Sarasota's Sho Fu Bonsai Society, and a volunteer at Selby Gardens. His other hobbies included gardening, growing orchids, and oak basketry.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Audrey Buescher; three sons, Joseph Jr., John, and Stephen; daughter, Karen Buescher Lewis; and six grandchildren.

Joe Buescher was a devoted and loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, and a loyal and supportive friend to all.

The Buescher Family

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After the war, he worked for the U.S. Navy Hydrographic Office, Sailing Directions Section, updating the "mles of the road." From 1951 until his retirement in 1970, he was employed by the Transportation Corps, U.S. Army, Fort Eustice, where he created many award-winning patented works. During the first half of his career at Fort Eustice, he was assigned to the Research and Development Command, and the last nine years were with the Combat Development Command.

After his retirement, Mr. Lanciano selfpublished a number of books on his interests, including local history. Some of his works include: Captain John Sinclair of Virginia; Legends of Lands End; Oriental Rug Handbook, written with Jon Erin; Occidentals; Native Rug and Blanket Weavings of the Americas; Our Most Skilled Architect; and Maritime Memoir.

Recently the Lanciano family donated 100 acres of land near Ordinary, VA, for a park.

Claude is survived by is wife of 58 years, Arline Scheibel Lanciano; daughter, Sheran Hodges, her husband, John, and their son, Blair; three sons, Claude Lanciano III, Scott Lanciano and his wife, Hannie, and Darwin Lanciano, his wife, Laura, and their son, Brett; and a sister, Elaine McCauley.

A celebration of life was held on 7 February 2002 at the Inn at Wamer Hall in Gloucester, VA, which was attended by many friends and several Naval Academy Classmates.

Memorial donations may be made to Park Partners, c/o Woodville Plantation Park, PO. Box 157, Gloucester, VA 23061.

The Lanciano Family Shipmate, July-August 2002

LAST CALL PHILROY CLIFTON GALE J R . '45

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Commander Philroy C. Gale Jr., U S N (Ret.), died suddenly on 29 April 2002 in Melboume, FL. Phil was born in Cambridge, MA, on 13 D e c e m b e r 1 9 2 1 , He enlisted in t h e U . S .

Army in 1 9 4 0 . He attended the West Point Preparation School at Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN, and entered the Naval Academy from the Army, with an appointment from Ohio.

On graduation with the Class of 1945, he went directly into the submarine force. He made two war pattols off Japan on C.-^RBONARO (SS-337).

His submarine tours included REQUIN (SSR-481), executive officer and commanding officer of TiGRONE (SSR-419), commanding officer of S.AiLFiSH (SSR-572), executive officer of the submarine tender HOWARD W . GILMORE, and

weapons department assignments with SubRon 14, SubRot 2, SubFlot 6, and SubRon 16.

An important shore billet was assistant test and evaluation officer of the Polaris Program with the Navy Department Special Projects Office. During that period, Phil was actively involved with the missile launches from the first five S S B N ' s and w a s on board GEORGE WASHINGTON during the first successful underwater firing of a Polaris missile. He was also an instructor at the Naval Academy and graduate of the Armed Forces Staff College, NorfoUc, VA. Phil retired from the Navy on 31 December 1963 and joined the Applied Physic Laboratory at Johns Hopkins University as a senior engineer in the Polaris and Poseidon test and evaluation program. His evaluation responsibilities involved extensive ttavel to Cape Canaveral; Hawaii; Holy Lock, Scodand; Rota, Spain; Charleston, SC; and New London, CT. He retired from APL in 1976.

He and his wife, Jeannette, spent their retirement years in Kilmarnock, VA, Micco, FL, Cookeville, TN, Brattleboro, VT, and Melboume, FL. Living close to Classmates and submarine friends was very important to them. They were active in the Episcopal church at every location.

Phil had many creative interests and hobbies including building and refurbishing fumiture.

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building electronic equipment, ocean sailboat racing, cross country skiing, square dancing, fishing in the Chesapeake Bay, and making stained glass designs.

His devoted wife of 56 years, Jeannette Wilder Gale, died in Febmary 2002. Commander Gale is survived by his son, Philroy C. Gale HI '67 of Novate, CA; daughter, Noel Gale Fitch of Marlboro, VT; sister, Barbara Gale Angrick of La Porte, IN; and four grandchildren.

Memorial services were held at Hope Episcopal Church, Melboume, FL. He loved the Navy and his association with the submarine force.

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P A U L JOSEPH L O V E ' 4 6

Paul J. Love of Shawnee Mission, KS, passed away on Good Friday, 29 March 2002.

He was 78 years old.

Paul was bom on 20 August 1923 in Buffalo, NY. He came to the Naval Academy in 1942. While there, he lettered in lacrosse and was a member of the 16th Company. Because of World War H, the Class of 1946 was put on a fast track and graduated early.

Paul was put into a Japanese language class and after graduation in 1945, was assigned to YORKTOWN as a gunnery officer in the Pacific Theater. YORKTOWN arrived in Japan five days after the atomic bomb was deployed.

After World War II, Paul made his home in Kansas City, MO. In engineering sales the majority of his career, Paul also flew in the Civil Air Pattol, which he helped organize there in 1964. He also was a private pilot instmctor (IFR) and a Blue & Gold officer for the Kansas/ Missouri area.

After 54 years, Paul revisited YORKTOWN in Charleston Harbor and toured familiar sights. His love of history and current events never wavered.

Paul was predeceased by his parents, a brother, and a son, Paul J. Love Jr. He is survived by his wife, Carole Collister Love, whom he married in 1991; three children. Bill, David, and Laura; and eight grandchildren, Ahren, Margaret, Drew, Ryan, Jessica, Susan, Ryan, and McKenna.

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Captain George A. Reaves, U S N (Ret.), died on 29 April 2002 at a nursing home near his home in Winchester, VA. He was 77 years old.

Captain Reaves was born in Pittsburgh, PA, but lived on the "Eastem Shore-God's Country" until entering the Naval Academy and graduating in 1945 with the Class of 1946. While at the Academy, his sportsmanship led him into being All American for two years in soccer. He donated the game ball to the Academy where it is displayed in Lejeune Hall.

From 1945 to 1948 he served with the Minesweeper Forces in the Western Pacific Command. In 1949 he began flight training in Pensacola, FL. There, he met and married his wife of 53 years, Shirley DeWolf. From 1953 to 1955 he was a jet flight instmctor in Kingsville; 1956-1958 he served as operations officer of VE171 Squadron in Korea; 1959-60 he served with Carrier Division 2; 1960-63 he was at the Naval War College, Newport, RI; 1964-65 commanding officer VA-76 Squadron; 1965-66 served as pilot and operations officer aboard ENTERPRISE in Vietnam; 1966-68 served on the staff of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Along with his distinguished military service, he received a master's degree in intemational relations from Boston University in 1963. He retired in 1968. Later that year he opened a real estate business in Winchester, VA. Then, several years later, George and Shirley moved to North Carolina and sailed their boat with friends until retuming to Winchester three years ago. George was awarded many citations for excellent military service including the Navy Unit C o m m e n d a t i o n and Navy C o m m e n d a t i o n Medals; the Navy Air Medal and the Legion of Merit Medal.

George is survived by his wife, Shirley; sons, George Reaves IV of Virginia Beach, VA, and Leslie Reaves of Virginia Beach, VA; daughters, Nina Delong of Manassas, VA, Marsha Burgess of Winchester, VA, and Connie Fauver of Winchester, VA; sister, Dorothy Heid of Lewisville, TX; and eight grandchildren.

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LAST CALL JOHN ALEXANDER LOGAN II '47

A. WILLIS ROBERTSON J R . '47

HOWARD RUPERT EDWARDS ' 4 9

John A. Logan II, of Idaho Falls, ID, died on Sunday, 7 April 2002 at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, A Z , from complications of heart disease. He was 76 years old.

John was born in Brownsville, KY, on 11 August 1925 to Rex A. and Lucile Meredith Logan. He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1946, with the Class of 1947. He graduated from Submarine Officer School in Groton, CT, in 1949. He later did graduate work in business administtation at the University of Pittsburgh.

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A. Willis Robertson Jr. died on 20 April 2002 in Atlanta, GA, of lung cancer. He was 78 years old.

The son of Virginia _ , , ^ ^ Senator A. Willis y "ifc-iy 'f' Robertson and Gladys W. Robertson, he was born and raised in the college town of Lexington, VA. After attending secondary schools in both Lexington and Washington, DC, he matriculated at Dartmouth College, then entered the Naval Academy with die Class of 1947. In 1945 he left USNA, retumed to Dartmouth, and graduated there in 1947.

His business career began in Houston, TX, and he was shortly thereafter transferred to Atlanta, GA. When his company, a gas pipeline firm, wanted him to return to Houston, he resigned due to his love for Atlanta and entered the stock brokerage business there with Robinson Humphrey Co. He spent a total of 40 years in the investment business in various sales capacities until his retirement in 1997.

"Tad," as he was known, enjoyed a variety of activities. He was an avid hunter, having raised bird dogs most of his adult life, and regularly shot sporting clays after his retirement. He also enjoyed tennis, skiing, fishing, and golf.

He was interested in civic activities and was a member of the Order of St. Lazarus, an intemational charitable and humanitarian order.

He was a m e m b e r of the Society of the Cincinnati, the Nine O'Clocks, the Atlanta Country Club and the Piedmont Driving Club.

He was a member of the Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, and served it as an usher for many years.

Tad is survived by his brother, the Rev. Dr. Marion "Pat" Robertson, once a candidate for the presidency of the United States and chairman of the t e l e v a n g e l i s t Christian Broadcast Network; and by two nieces and two nephews. It was Tad who gave his younger brother the nickname "Pat." Funeral services for Mr. Robertson were held on 23 April 2002 at the Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church in Adanta with Dr. David Sapp and his brother, Dr Pat Robertson, co-officiating.

His remains were to be interred at Lexington, VA, with his family. excerpts from the Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) & the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

C D R Howard R. Edwards, USN (Ret.), passed away on 25 Febmary 2002.

Howard was bom on 11 October 1924 to Howard and Eliza Edwards in Fort Lupton, CO. He began his education at his parents' two-room schoolhouse.

After high school, he attended Colorado A&M before being drafted into the Navy in October 1943 and sent to boot camp in Farragut, ID. During his enlisted service, Howard was attached to DUBUQUE (PG-17). He entered the Academy via NAPS in Bainbridge, MD, and was a member of the varsity wrestling team.

After graduating with the Class of 1949, his first tour of duty was on TOLEDO (CA-133), which participated in the Korean War. He subsequently served on ELDORADO (ACG-

PERKINS and TUCKER and, following Submarine

School, served on submarines QUEENFISH and CROAKER. He qualified for submarine command in 1954.

In 1954, he resigned his commission from the Navy and joined Westinghouse Bettis Laboratory in Pittsburgh, PA, where he began an extensive and distinguished career in nuclear engineering research and design for the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) and later, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), serving in Idaho and other parts of the countty. At the time of his death, he was an engineer/scientist with Bechtel BWXT Idaho, the operating contractor for the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory.

He was a member of the American Nuclear Society, the Union of Concemed Scientists and numerous other organizations. He enjoyed fishing, sailing and power boating, classical and other music, astronomy, poetry, the writings of Mark Twain, ttavel and, most of all, time with his family. He was a member of St. Johns Episcopal Church of Idaho Falls, ID. John was predeceased by his parents and his stepmother, Rachel Richards Logan. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, the former Norma Jeanne Allen of Bowling Green, KY, and Idaho Falls, ID; his children and (their spouses).

Dr. John A Logan of Madison, WI, the Very Reverend Linda M. Logan of Pierre, SD, Robert (Cindy) D. Logan of Idaho Falls, ID, Ellen (David) L. Moore of Bremerton, WA; and three grandchildren, Amanda M. Logan, and David A. Logan of Idaho Falls, ID, and Anna Marie Moore of Bremerton, WA. He is also survived by a brother; sister; stepsister; and half-brother; and half-sister and their spouses.

Interment took place on 13 April 2002 at Fairview Cemetery in Edmonson County, KY. The Logan Family

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His first shore duty took him and his family to Nassau, Bahamas, where he served as the liaison officer to the govemor of the Bahamas, and then retumed to the staff of ComNavAirPac in San Diego, CA. Howard ttansferred to the Supply Corps in 1958 and later served on CAMBRIA ( A P A - 3 6 ) and

at the ordinance supply office in Mechanicsburg, PA, then back to the postgraduate school in Monterey, CA, for his master's degree. His next overseas duty took the family to Subic Bay in the Philippines and then finally to the staff of ComNavAirPac in San Diego, CA. After retiring from the Navy in 1969, he joined the Phoenix weapon system management team of the Hughes Aircraft Co. and later was ttansferred to the management of the Advanced Air-to-Air Missile program team in Canoga Park, CA. Upon r e t i r i n g from H u g h e s in 1987, Howard and his wife settled in Palm Desert, CA, where he indulged his love of reading, music, and the Internet.

He appreciated the important and finer things that life has to offer, always observed the social niceties, was invariably polite, possessed an acute wit, and was a connoisseur of gourmet food, vintage wines and, on occasion, a good cigar.

A Masonic and Christian memorial service was held on 10 March 2002 at Forest Lawn in Hollywood Hills, CA, with family and close personal friends in attendance.

Howard is survived by his wife of 52 years, D o r e e n ; their son, L a w r e n c e Edwards; daughters, Eileen Ferguson and Denise Smith; granddaughter, Karly Smith; and his sister, Kathy Wall.

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LAST CALL A fine man, Howard was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather who served his country with fidelity and honor.

JAMES ALLEN ROBINSON

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James A. Robinson of Denver, CO, and Playa Del Ray, CA, died of a massive heart attack on 20 March 2002. He was 74 years old.

Jim was bom in Park Ridge, IL, and raised in Arlington Heights, IL, where he graduated from high school. He attended Marion Military Institute in Marion, AL, prior to entering the Naval Academy in 1946. While at the Academy, he played football and baseball.

After graduation with the Class of 1950, he entered flight ttaining, winning his Wings at Pensacola, FL, in early 1952. He reported to VF-61, the "Jolly Rogers," at Oceana, VA, in May 1952 along with three other Classmates, Kelly Carr, Deke Forbes, and Wiley Greer.

While attached to VF-61, Jim flew four different models of the F9F Panther and Cougar while making three craises, two on MIDWAY and one on LAKE CHAMPLAIN.

In 1955, Jim was assigned to the recmiting office in New Orleans, LA, where he served until resigning his commission in 1958.

After leaving the Navy, he relocated to Fort Lauderdale, FL, where he worked for National Gypsum Co. until taking over the family business. Coral Ridge Interiors, which was one of the largest design firms in South Florida, designing large buildings and condominiums.

Jim left Coral Ridge Interiors in 1984 and went into real estate. The Robinson family sold the business to Jeri Swank Mar-Tratt in 1990. In 1991, Jim and Jeri were married in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and in 1999, Jim and Jeri moved to Denver, CO, where they retired and maintained two residential apartments, one in Denver and one in Califomia.

Jim was predeceased by his parents, Josephine and Harry H. Robinson. His brother, WiUiam "Bill" Robinson '53, a Navy SEAL, died in 1988.

Jim is survived by his wife, Jeri Swank Robinson of Denver, CO; four sons, Jerry and Brian of Jacksonville, FL, Harry "Skip" of Boynton Beach, FL, and Douglas of Playa Del Rey, CA; four stepchildren, Robert Mitchel of Nappanee, IN, Carmen Martel of Colorado Springs, CO, Candice Huscusson of Atianta, GA, and Daniel Green of Denver, CO; five grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren.

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Services were held in both Colorado and California. He was cremated and his ashes scattered at sea by his children.

Donations in memory of James Robinson may be sent to the American Heart Association, 1280 South Parker Road, Denver, CO 80231; 800-242-8721.

The Robinson Family

JOSEPH PETER GAGLIARDO JR.

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Colonel J.P. Gagliardo Jr., USMC (Ret.), died on 30 May 2002 of pulmonary fibrosis.

He was bom on 19 July 1929 in Cleveland, OH. In 1948, he entered the Naval Academy, graduating in 1952.

Graduating from the Marines' 15th Special Basic Class, he served at: Camp Pendleton, First Infantry Training Regiment; Korea, forward observer, "D" Battery, 2nd Battalion, llth Marines and platoon commander and XO, DMZ Police Company; Camp LeJune, XO of "G" Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines; Marine Corps Supply School, supply officer. Marine Barracks, Norfolk; Jackson, MI, inspectorinstructor; Camp Pendleton, 1st and 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, company commander and logistics officer; Okinawa, 3rd Marine Division, logistics officer, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines; Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, special services and CO of headquarters battalion; Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, assistant logistics officer; Marine Corps Command and Staff College (honor student); Vietnam, assistant logistics plans officer, 1st Marine Division and XO, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division; 5th Marine Division, operations officer, 27th Marines, CO of the 2nd Battalion, 27th Mcuine Regiment; Hawaii, amphibious warfare officer and assistant special warfare officer on the staff of the Commander in Chief Pacific Fleet; Philadelphia, OinC, Marine Corps Recmiting Station; Quantico, MCDEC, CO of support battalion; Okinawa, 3rd Marine Division, CO of the headquarters battalion, 3rd Marine Division and Camp Commander, Camp Courtney; Camp Pendleton, Director, Base Special Services and CO, Infantry Training School until retirement on 30 September 1979.

Decorations included two Bronze Stars with Combat V, Combat Action Ribbon, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star, Presidential Unit Citation, Navy Unit Citation, Meritorious Unit Citation, Korean Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Gold Palm, Vietnam Action Ribbon and Meritorious Service Medal.

He earned his master's degree in human resources management from Pepperdine.

Retiring in Fallbrook, CA, he was active in the North San Diego County Special Olympics as a coach and games director.

Colonel Gagliardo served on the organizing committee for the 50th reunion of the 15th Special Basic Class. General Jones, 32nd Commandant of the Marine Corps, presented him with the Commandant's Marine Corp Medal. In Vietnam, the then-Lieutenant Jones served as a platoon commander under then-Major Gagliardo.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Grace; two daughters, two sons, and ten grandchildren.

A memorial service was celebrated on 3 June 2002 at Camp Pendleton, with inurnment at Rosecrans National Cemetery in July 2002.

The Gagliardo Family

GEORGE HOLLAND WEEKS

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Commander George H. Weeks, USN (Ret.), died on 2 January 2002 at Naval Hospital, Guam. He had moved to Guam with his family in 1971 to serve on the staff of Commander Naval Forces Marianas.

He retumed to Guam in 1975 when he was executive officer of the naval station until his retirement in January 1979.

George was married in 1959 to Janet Maureen Healy in Washington, DC, when Janet was a ttial lawyer with the Department of Justice.

George's military service included a combat tour in Korea, and two in Vietnam. He served shore duty as head of the English department at the French Naval Academy, as a naval advisor to Saudi Arabia with the U.S. Strike Command, and participated from the beginning in the planning of Operation Homecoming, which brought American prisoners of war out of Vietnam. He was on the second aircraft to land at Hanoi and accompanied the former prisoners to Clark Air Force Base. He received the Meritorious Service Medal for Operation Homecoming, for his work with the 50,000 Vietnamese boat people brought to Naval Station Guam, as well as for his efforts following Super Typhoon Pamela.

His civic involvement included chairing fundraisers for St. John's School in the 1970s and 1980s, serving on the board of the Guam Chapter of the American Red Cross, membership in the USNA Alumni Association, the Guam Navy Club, and as a fourth degree Knight of Columbus at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, where he served on the parish councU. At the time of the onset of his illness, he was

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president of the Navy League of the United final post was as National Military Command sincerity, his integrity, and his infectious love States, Guam Chapter.

Centers Division Chief in the Pentagon. of life.

Predeceased by his daughter, Susan Sabina, Following retirement from the Marine Corps, Memorial donations may be made to Hospice in 1976, Commander Weeks is survived by his Chuck and Sandy retumed to San Diego, CA, and Palliative Care of Cape Cod, Inc., 270 wife, Janet Healy Weeks of Yigo, Guam; and his where he worked as a systems engineer in support Communication Way, Hyannis, MA 02601. daughter-in-law and son, Kimberly Ayn and of government contracts for the Global "To show great love for God and our George Coleman Weeks of San Francisco, CA. Positioning System. neighbor, we need not do great things. It is how Chuck was well loved by his Marines, much love we put in the doing that makes our A funeral Mass was held on Guam and was attended by 100 Chamorros who had known and colleagues, and family as he gave himself fully offering something beautifulfor God."â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Mother to benefit their lives. While his body grew weaker Teresa of Calcutta respected "the Commander."

A second service for family, friends, and in his last days, he experienced joy because of Will Rich'56 Classmates was held in Washington, DC. The his gratefulness for a lifetime of God's grace and Mass was celebrated by Father Thomas F. his eamest love for Jesus Christ.

Murray, who married George and Janet 42 years Chuck is survived by his wife, Sandy; sons, MARC THEODORE WOLFF ' 5 6 Marc T. Wolff ago. George was laid to rest with his daughter Charles Jr. and Hugh; daughter, Maureen; ten passed away on 22 in Arlington National Cemetery with full grandchildren; his sister, Dolly Dyer; and his November 2001 in military honors. brother, Patrick Henry.

Marlton, NJ. He was 67 George Coleman Weeks A memorial service was held at the Marine years old.

Memorial Chapel, Camp Pendleton, CA, on 6 Marc was born on April 2002 with burial at Etemal Hills Memorial CHARLES ALDEN HENRY ' 5 5 29 June 1934 in Park in Oceanside, CA. Camden, NJ. He Colonel Charles A. The Henry Family attended Camden High Henry, USMC (Ret.), School, where, among passed away peacefully other things, he starred on his high school at his home on 30 March PAUL JOSEPH DAVIDSON ' 5 6 ^g^^wr~~ Paul J. Davidson football team as an offensive and defensive 2002. He was 69 years old. jPHiwt died on 3 March 2002 at lineman. He was voted part of the All Delaware ^ the Windsor Skilled Valley Football Team. Unfortunately, an injury Bom in San Diego, CA, on 16 July 1932, Nursing and Rehabil- during his Plebe Year prohibited him from Chuck graduated from itation Center in South joining the Academy team.

Grosmont High School Yarmouth, MA. He was He graduated from the Naval Academy with in 1950. While attending San Diego State, Chuck 71 years old. the Class of 1956, and accepted a commission in met and fell in love with his lifelong sweetheart, Paul was born on the U.S. Air Force, where he served as an Sandy DeHaven. As a midshipman, he rose to 17 October 1930 in electtonics officer, including a posting in Taiwan. serve as Dmm and Bugle Corps commander and Arlington, MA. He He left active duty in 1959, to join his father's was a top graduate of the Class of 1955, a graduated from Plymouth High School and the company. The Harold Wolff Company. He member of First Company.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Boume worked for his father for the next dozen years, Following Commissioning, Chuck was before entering the Naval Academy. After selling supplies to college bookstores throughout assigned to 4th Battalion, 11th Marines at Camp comnussioning and training at Pensacola, Paul the Northeast.

Pendleton, CA, spent a year with 3d Anti-Tank instmcted flight students in fixed wing and jet After his father's death, he joined Artcraft & Battalion in Okinawa, Japan, and was later trainer aircraft. He also served in FORRESTAL, Foremost, Inc., one of the leading advertising assigned to Marine Corps Recrait Depot, San where he flew the A4D attack aircraft. specialties companies in the country. He worked Diego, CA. After promotion to captain, he was Upon retuming to civilian life, Paul pursued as a salesman and distributor of ad supplies for ordered to 3d Battalion, 12th Marines in a career in corporate avionics, including a the next 20 years.

Kaneohe, HI, deployed to Chu Lai, RVN, and position as director of sales and marketing at Later in life he grew tired of the salesman's was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal Rockwell's Collins Avionics Division. He retired life, and chose to study hypnotherapy. While not with Combat V. Upon retum from Vietnam, he in 1998 and moved to South Yarmouth, MA, from as lucrative as his previous employment, it gave was reassigned to Force Troops, 29 Palms, CA. Brookfield, CT. him tremendous personal satisfaction. He spent Promoted to major, he studied at the Naval In addition to his wife, Beatrice McDonnell countless hours providing pro bono service to Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA, where he Davidson, Paul leaves his son, Paul J. Davidson cancer patients through the local office of the graduated with honors in 1969, receiving the Nav of Moorpark, CA; two daughters, Jane American Cancer Society. He never tumed a Elex Award for Student Achievement.

Davidson of Philadelphia, PA, and Beth patient away who could not afford to pay his fee.

As a resident of New Jersey, one of Marc's Shortly after reporting to 2d Marine Aircraft Davidson of Tacoma Park, MD; his stepmother, Wing, Cherry Point, NC, Chuck was promoted Margaret Davidson of Fairhaven, MA; and a favorite hobbies was cheering on the Blue & Gold during the Army-Navy game. With the to lieutenant colonel and commanded the Wing grandson. Max. Funeral services were held on 15 March 2002 exception of the game at the Rose Bowl, Marc Communications Squadron. Later detailed to manage procurement for Marine Corps at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy Chapel, had not missed a game in the last 40 years. communications and electronic equipment in where a very large gathering of those who knew Marc is survived by his children, Gregg Wolff Washington, DC, he was promoted to colonel. Paul joined his family in celebrating the life of and Rachael Strimber; and his seven grandchildren, After completing the Industrial College of the their beloved friend.

Yitzchok, Shmarya, Barak, Adeena, Avigdor, Armed Forces, he transferred to Stuttgart, For myself, and his many friends and Shraga, and Leora Marcy Strimber.

Germany, and served as Deputy Commander, colleagues who could not be at his funeral, we Defense Communications Agency Europe. His remember Paul for his gregariousness, his

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LAST CALL Graveside services were held at the Kresson Ray left behind his wife, Barbara; son, Ray Cemetery in Pennsauken, NJ, on 23 November E. Davis III; daughter, Diann; four grandchildren; 2001, and his mother, Sara Davis.

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Ray E. Davis Jr. died of a heart attack in Gulf Shores, AL, on 2 January 1996. He was 60 years old.

Ray attended Marion ,^^.

Military Institute before A ^ M ^Sk'iaKÂť,-^3 entering the Naval ^ I H k > 4 i A H H B i i Academy in June 1953.

He was active in Plebe Summer boxing, reaching the finals with his remarkably sttong left jab. Ray combined a keen intellect with his zest for fun.

The latter manifested itself in a series of legendary, but harmless, pranks that accorded him a special place in Seventh Company lore.

His spare time was spent with his cigars and his stationery, writing many letters to his girlfriend, Barbara, in Birmingham, AL. They were married the week after graduation and were together until he passed away.

Ray was initially assigned to BENNINGTON (CVA-20) in San Diego, CA, where he served until being accepted for SEAL ttaining in 1959.

Due to a mishap and a badly injured knee, Ray was unable to finish that coiu^e. He was assigned to MrrcHER where he was the CiC officer until he left active duty in 1961.

Ray spent the major part of his business career with Chesebrough-Ponds, retiring as corporate director of advanced technology. InitiaUy holding positions in straight line management, he soon became known as an innovator because of his success in transforming antiquated manual production methods into highly automated processes by his use of the latest in advanced technology. Ray assembled a uniquely talented and inventive team that ultimately became the core of the Advanced Technology Center, which he founded and directed until his retirement in 1990. Ray and his team, not only developed and implemented highly technical and innovative manufacturing p r o c e s s e s t h r o u g h o u t the company, but also developed numerous products that benefited the manufacturing, consumer, and healthcare industries.

Commander Daniel B.Clark, USN (Ret), of Alexandria, VA, passed away on 26 October 2001. He was 63 years old.

He was born and raised in Paris, T N , where he was a mainstay on his school's football team. He also continued his football while at the Naval Academy.

After graduation with the Class of 1960 and a summer back home in Tennessee, Dan reported to MuLLANY (DD-528) in San Diego, CA. Following an immediate WestPac deployment where he felt he spent a good part of the time submerged, Dan decided on submarine duty.

Following Sub School, it was back to San Diego and VoLADOR (SS-490). A tour at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, eamed Dan a degree in underwater acoustic physics.

This was followed by tours on POMFRET ( S S - 3 9 1 ) and TIGRONE (SS-419). Dan's next tour brought him to Washington and the Deep Submergence Systems Project where he first met his wife, Ruth.

Following another sea tour, this time aboard

In 1988 Ray was inducted into the U.S. Space Foundation Technology Hall of Fame in recognition of a unique secondary use of NASA technology. A member of several professional societies, his published works appear in the Intemational Encyclopedia of Robotics and a number of periodicals. He held numerous patents.

After retirement, Ray and Barbara moved to the Gulf Coast of Alabama and built a house on the Cotton Creek Golf Course. Ray died on the course, right after hitting a long, beautiful drive.

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knot. A break in deployments and a new duty station in the Bahamas tumed out to be a great reward for the newlyweds.

Following two and one half years in the Bahamas, Dan retumed to Washington as special assistant to the Oceanographer of the Navy.

During this tour, the Clarks decided Alexandria, VA, was the place for them and decided to make it their permanent home. Dan commenced the study of law at Georgetown while he completed his Navy career with a tour at NavSea. Following completion of his degree and passing the bar, Dan setded in as a solo practitioner in Old Town, Alexandria. Dan and Ruth were able to spend good time in the following years raising their son, John, and sailing on the Chesapeake.

Commander Clark is survived by his wife, Ruth M. Clark, and their son, John A. Clark, both of Alexandria, VA. He is also survived by one sister, Joy Gates, of Key West, FL. A funeral service was held at Fort Myer Chapel followed by burial at Arlington National Cemetery.

Donations in memory of Daniel Clark may be made to Hospice of Northem Virginia, P.O. Box 1576, Merrifield, VA 22116-1576.

THOMAS JOSEPH MARTI '60

Lieutenant C o m mander T h o m a s J. '^TiiMiiii I iJV Marti, USN (Ret.), of Falls Church, VA, passed away on 17 July 2001.

He was born and raised in Chicago, IL. Tom graduated from Lane Tech High School spending many hours at Lake Michigan enjoying the "beach." These activities served him in good stead at the Naval Academy as he performed well in Plebe and varsity swimming and water polo.

After graduation with the Class of 1960, Tom reported to ORISKANY (CVA-34). While onboard, he married his Califomia sweetheart, Carole, and commenced a series of West Coast sea duties.

He served on STRAUSS (DDG-16), and later. Staff of ComCmDesFlot Nine. This was followed by tours as commissioning executive officer of STEIN (FF-1065) and the highlight of his sea tours, commanding officer of BREWTON (FF-1086). All of his sea duty was in the Pacific, including 16 months off the coast of Vietnam. His shore tours were all in Washington, DC, and included a tour as an aide in the E-Ring; four years at BuPers, and a year and a half getting an M.B.A. from The George Washington University.

After leaving the s e r v i c e in 1980, C o m m a n d e r Marti w o r k e d for S T S C Corporation, Xerox Corporation and Intellicorp as well as starting and running the local operations for a software-consulting firm. He then went with Oracle Corporation as their director of b u s i n e s s d e v e l o p m e n t for Department of Defense operations.

Tom and Carole were able to spend good time in the following years traveling, sailing, and skiing. Tom was very active in the Alumni Association and the Class of ' 6 0 . He was president of the Class of '60 Washington Chapter for a number of years and supported Class reunions and tailgates in Annapolis with fervor.

He was equally active raising their sons, Dennis, David, and Brian, and sailing on the Chesapeake Tom is survived by his wife, Carole L. Marti; sons, Dennis Marti of Ashbum, VA, David Marti of Washington, DC, and Brian Marti of New York City, NY; and three grandchildren.

A Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated at St. Leo's Catholic Church in Fairfax, VA, with interment in the Naval Academy Columbarium.

William E. Lewis Jr '60

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LAST CALL DONALD LEE EVANS ' 6 1

MALU TUPUOLA J R . '76

Malu "Junior" Tupuola died on 7 April 2002 in San Pedro, CA, due to complications arising from a long illness. He was buried in his service dress white uniform with a Classm a t e ' s dress sword overlooking the Pacific Ocean on 19 April 2002.

Bom in American Samoa on Valentine's Day 1953, Junior moved to Hawaii and Califomia as a young child due to his father's military career.

The oldest of eight children, he was an accomplished football player in high school. He was recmited to enter the Naval Academy Prep School in Bainbridge, MD, in the summer of 1971. He continued his football career at NAPS where he was the starting fullback. After entering Upon g r a d u a t i o n , D o n p r o c e e d e d to the Naval Academy in 1972, he was one of the Quantico and subsequently served in combat few Plebes to make the varsity football squad assignments in Vietnam and the Dominican and subsequently lettered for three years. One Republic, attended the Navy Postgraduate of his Navy teammates called him the "toughest School and studied aerospace technology at football player, pound for pound, I ever played u s e . F o r much of his career he was an with." Despite his strength and size, he had an intelligence officer. He was most satisfied with easy smile and quick laugh that endeared him to everyone he met. A feUow Classmate summed it and proud of his assignments to JOSEPH P. KENNEDY during the Cuban Missile Crisis when up best when he recalled that it did not matter it interdicted Soviet missile-carrying cargo what mood you were in when you approached ships en route to Cuba; recon missions behind him—you left in a good mood. enemy lines in Vietnam, during which he called Junior entered the Surface Warfare down air strikes on Viet Cong traversing the Ho community upon graduation and served aboard Chi Minh Trail; supervision of the Marine RANGER and at the Seal Beach Naval Weapons Guard c o n t i n g e n t s at e m b a s s i e s from Station. After leaving active duty in 1981, he Afghanistan to the Western Pacific; and worked for Hughes Aircraft and Boeing as a accompanying the flying National Command quality engineer and manager.

Posts as the Marine Corps representative.

He fulfilled one of his passions, football, by Don's awards included a Legion of Merit, serving as a part-time high school football coach Bronze Star, and Purple Heart. He retired from at three local high schools. His son's high school the Marine Corps as a lieutenant colonel in 1983. football coach was a former NAPS Classmate, Following military retirement, Don held "Rock" Hollis.

Junior was also passionate about his Samoan managerial positions with GTE Government Systems Corp., TROY Systems I n c . , and heritage—he was the first Samoan to graduate Decision Systems Technologies Inc. From 1997 from the Naval Academy—and proudly to 2001, he was vice president of VDN Systems described how his father's family was in the lineage to become heir to the king of the island Inc. of Roslyn, VA. Don married his sweetheart Joan, who he had of Samoa.

He is survived by his wife, Logo; children, met as a Youngster at the Academy, soon after she had graduated from college. She and their Keleise, Matthew, Dominick, Edmund, and four children survive him: LCDR Michael R. Chelsea; one grandchild, Mataio Kaukani Masao Evans, USN, of Crete, Greece, Suzanne M. Tupuola; and six brothers and sisters.

Those who were touched by this devoted Starling of West Point, NY, Lara E. Ferguson of San Diego, CA, and Sergeant Donald J. Evans, father and husband and powerful, gentle man will USMCR, of Springfield, VA. He is also survived always remember the goodness he extended to by his mother, Frances Evans of Strasburg, VA; all he loved and served. He will be greatly missed by his Classmates. a sister; and six grandchildren.

Kevin Stone '76 An avid movie-goer, Don's last movie to be seen in the theater was fittingly, "We Were Soldiers." He will be missed.

Warren Hoppe '61 The Class of ' 6 1 suffered the loss of a great Classmate with the passing of Lieutenant Colonel Don Evans, USMC (Ret), on 6 April 2002 following a long batrte with colon cancer.

Born in 1937 in Streator, IL, Don enlisted in the Marines in 1954 immediately after high school. Two years later, Don was a company commander at the Naval Academy Prep School and was promoted to sergeant just prior to his appointment to the Naval Academy, where he was a member of the 21st Company, the Color Company for 1961. He carried the Company guidon at the Color Parade and remarked shortly before his death that this honor was one of his most cherished memories.

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WILLIAM ROBERT M U S C H A ' 8 7

L i e u t e n a n t Commander William R. Muscha, USN, and his crew were lost on 8 May 2002 when their plane went down off the coast of Pensacola, FL. He was 36 years old.

A native of Fargo, ND, Bill graduated with the Naval Academy Class of 1987, eaming a bachelor of science degree in aerospace engineering. He reported to Pensacola, FL, for flight school soon after graduation, eaming his NFO Wings of Gold in June 1989.

Bill reported to VF-124 at NAS Miramar, CA, for F - 1 4 training and subsequently reported to VF-21 in December 1990. He p a r t i c i p a t e d in the s q u a d r o n ' s homeport change to NAF Atsugi, Japan, in August 1991 and made two deployments to the Arabian Gulf aboard INDEPENDENCE.

In July 1994 Bill reported back to Pensacola for flight instmctor duty at VT-86. Following that tour, he served on the staff of the Chief of Naval Air Training at NAS Corpus Christi, TX. During that tour, he completed his master's degree in aeronautical science degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

In May 1998, following Tactical Action Officer (TAG) School in Newport, RI, he reported to JOHN C . STENNIS, making two more

deployments to the Arabian Gulf as the TAO and assistant CDC officer.

Bill attended the U.S. Army Command and General Staff Officer Course at Ft. Leavenworth, KS, in June 2000, eaming a second master's in military art and science. Bill reported to VT-86 in July 2001 for a second flight instmctor tour.

Bill was the most genuine, goodhearted person anyone could know. Completely devoted to his family and passionate about his faith, he was a man of character and perseverance, one we should all strive to emulate. He helped make life at USNA more enjoyable, and we always knew Bill was destined for greatness and success in life. Our days and memories together at the Naval Academy will be cherished forever. Bill was treasured as a friend, and we'll always miss his warm and often mischievous grin.

A memorial service was held for Bill in Pensacola, FL, at the National Museum of Naval Aviation on 15 May 2002.

Bill is survived by his wife, Tamara; his six children, Emily, Andrew, Zachary, Molly Anne, Riley, and Kara; his parents, Robert and Carol Muscha; and his sister, Diane.

Memorial donations may be sent to the LCDR William R. Muscha Memorial Fund, c/o NFCU, 4503 Twin Oaks Drive, Pensacola, FL 32506.

Keith Holden '87, Sandy MacMurtrie '87, & Rob MacFarland '87

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on 14 June 1997 and went on to eam her Wings of Gold in HT-8, in July 1998. Terri transferred to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light Four Zero (HSL-40) at Naval Station Mayport, FL, to begin training in the SH-60B Seahawk.

Upon completion of her training in May 1999, Terri transferred down the hallway to the Grandmasters of HSL-46. She subsequently deployed with Detachment Six as the Training/ Admin/Tactical Officer onboard O'BANNON ( D D 987) in support of UNITAS 4 0 - 9 9 ; with

Andrew Armbrister died on 3 April 2001 in Pennsylvania, where he resided with his fiancee and step-daughter. He was 28 years old.

Bom on 5 June 1972 in Marrero, LA, the son of a Marine Corps officer, Andrew was educated in schools across the United States and Cuba where he distinguished himself in the fields of technology and community service. After graduating high school from W.T. Sampson in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in June 1990, Andrew enlisted in the Navy where he served one year at the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport, RI. In 1991, Andrew received his appointment to the Naval Academy, where he studied for three years before ttansferring to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

An innate ability to work with computers led Andrew to a position as business manager with an intemational SAP consulting firm. A giving spirit, Andrew devoted time to charity organized through his church, St. David's Episcopal Church in Wilmington, DE. Andrew enjoyed tinkering with computers, cooking, playing golf and listening to music.

Andrew is survived by his parents Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Armbrister, USMC (Ret.), and Juanita Armbrister of Pembroke Pines, FL; sister Carta Edwards and her husband, Herman, of Gainsville, FL. A June 2001 wedding date was planned to unite him with Lisa Scanlon and her daughter, Julia, who reside in Glen Mills, PA. Lisa Scanlon

49) conducting counter-drug operations; with Detachment Seven as operations officer in the Mediterranean onboard NORMANDY (CG-60) as part of the GEORGE WASHDNIGTON Battle Group.

She was currently deployed with Detachment Three of HSL-46 in the Mediterranean in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

While in H S L - 4 6 , Terri served as the squadron's educational services officer, CMEO, Navy Marine Corps Relief fund drive coordinator, command training team coordinator and assistant weapons and tactics instmctor. Terri raced for the Southeast Regional Navy mnning team, as well as the Hammerhead Triathlon Club.

She was an active member in the community supporting local youth groups and the local chapter for multiple sclerosis.

Terri is survived by her husband, Garrett; parents, Donald and Joyce Fussner; brothers.

Chuck and Mike; and her sister, Cheryl.

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Lieutenant Terri Sue Fussner, USN, was lost at sea when the h e l i c o p t e r she was piloting in a routine ttaining mission crashed 80 miles off the coast of Greece on 12 March 2002.

She was born in Manchester, MO, on 13 March 1974 to Don and Joyce Fussner. She graduated from Parkway West High School in June 1992 and traveled to the Naval Academy that summer to start her naval career. Terri was a member of Eighth Company and moved to 34th Company her Second and First Class years. Terri was well-known for her cheerleading, as well as her friendly attitude and warm smile.

In May 1996 Terri graduated from the Naval Academy with a bachelor of science degree in history and a minor in French. She proceeded to flight school in Pensacola after having served with the Alumni HaU event staff for her stash tour.

Terri became a member of VT-2 in March of 1997 and proceeded on the road to helos. She was married to Classmate Garrett Luebker '96

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On 8 May 2002, Second Lieutenant John N. Wilt, USMC, was killed in a training accident in Pensacola, R . . Lieutenant Wilt was training with VT-86 at NAS Pensacola to become a Marine NFO when his T-39 Sabreliner collided with another T-39 over the Gulf of Mexico. All seven crewmen on board the two aircraft were killed.

John was born on 26 August 1978 in Longview, TX. As the only child of an Air Force pilot, he spent his early years moving from duty station to duty station, finally settling in O'Fallon, IL, in 1991. While a student at O'Fallon High School, John played football, ran track, served as a class officer, participated in Model UN and played the tuba in both the marching and concert bands. He graduated with honors in 1996 and accepted an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2000.

While at the Naval Academy, John was a member of the Dmm & Bugle Corps and Trident Brass. He served on the staff of The Log

magazine and as a DJ for radio station WRNV. He was a member of the 28th Company.

After graduation from the Academy, John attended The Basic School at Q u a n t i c o , graduating in January 2001. He then reported to NAS Pensacola to begin flight training. Shortly before his death, he had been notified that he had achieved one of his dreams, having been selected to fly in the Marine Corps's premier fighter, the F-18 Hornet.

A memorial service for John and the other crewmembers was held at NAS Pensacola on Wednesday, 15 May 2002. More than 3,000 people attended the service, including his parents, USNA Classmates, and flight school friends. A second memorial service was held in his h o m e t o w n of O ' F a l l o n , IL, in St. Michael's Episcopal Church. More than 600 family m e m b e r s , h o m e t o w n friends, and fellow M a r i n e C o r p s and N a v y s e r v i c e members attended the service.

John is survived by his parents. Nelson and Ann (Pusack) Wilt; his grandparents, Delvin and Lola Wilt of Port Byron, NY, and George and Marian Pusack of Davidson, NC; and aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Memorial donations can be made to the John N. Wilt Scholarship Fund at First Bank, 200 S. Lincoln, O'Fallon, IL 62269.

The Wilt Family

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US/W means United Services Automobile Association and its subsidiaries and affiliates. Property and casualty insurance products are provided by United Services Automobile /Association, USAA Casualty Insurance Company, US/\A General Indemnity Company, USAA County Mutual Insurance Company, USAA Texas Lloyd's Company or US/\A Limited. Applicants for US/VA property and casualty insurance must meet group membership eligibility requirements before purchasing for the first time. All applications for property and casualty insurance are subject to underwriting. Some restrictions apply USAA Federal Savings Bank, an equal housing lender and USAA Savings Bank, both FDIC insured, offer banking and credit card products respectively.

Nondeposit investment products are not insured by the FDIC, are not deposits or other obligations of, or guaranteed by the USAA Federal Savings Bank, are subject to investment risks and may lose value. ©2002 USAA. All rights reserved.

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FDIC INSURED