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ISSN 0488-6720 (USPS 494-440)

Volume 66, No. 7

T O U C H D O W N S , TAILGATES, A N D T R A D I T I O N S FEATURES

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COLUMNS

Stadium Renovation Enters N e w Phase Jennifer Lemmert

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Jack S t e p h e n s *47 M a k e s Major Impact Jennifer Lemmert

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Momentum L o o k i n g t o B u i l d o n L a s t Year's F i n i s h Scott Strasemeier

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H a l l of F a m e

4 President's Call George P. Watt Jr. '73

6 Superintendent's Call VADM Rodney P. Rempt '66

60 Class News 146 Chapter News 160 Last Call

Jennifer Lemmert

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Tailgating Supreme/Parents Tadgating C D R Dave C h u r c h '67/Jill M o n t o n e

30 T h e T w o Sides of USNA*s N e w Superintendent LT David Ausiello '97

36 A L o o k at t h e Class of 1 9 0 7 Part II: W h e n S u m m e r Ended and School Began Ginger M . Doyel

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Second Renaissance Part II: Bancroft Hall's Center Section, T h e n and N o w Ginger M . Doyel

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Celebrating V i e t n a m P O W s 3 0 t h Anniversary Taylor Baldwin Kiland and Jamie H o w r e n Q u i n n

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R u s s i a Trip LT Dave Bonfili

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C o m p e t i t o r s o n t h e Track C A P T G o r d o n I. Peterson '68

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L e g i o n of M e r i t Susan Boland

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Some Things N e v e r Change T h r e e A l u m n i Earn a Post-Graduate "Black N " Les G a b l e '70, Mike Philbrook '83, and Frank Bendick '90

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In Memoriam

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DEPARTMENTS

34 Ocean Away 54 Lucky Bag of Books 55 Bravo Zulu 56 All Hands 57 Mail Boat IN EVERY ISSUE

2 Officers and Trustees 53 Index of Advertisers 59 Staff and Assistance 172 Classified Ads USNA Alumni Association Mission To serve iind support the United Stiites, the Nnviil Service, the N;w;il Academy, and its Alumni; By furthering the hijjhest standards at the Naval Academy; By seekin},' out, informin<,', encoura},'in},', and assisting outstandini,', qualified younj,' men and women ro pursue careers as officers in the Navy and Marine Corps rhrou)j;h the Naval Academy; and, By initiatini,' and sponsoring activities which will perpetuate the history, traditions, memories, and {,'rowth of the Naval Academy and bind Alumni to{,'ether in support of the hij^hcst ideals ot command.

Executive Staff UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY

FOUNDATION

PRESIDENT &. CEO, USNA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION AND FOUNDATION C H A I R M A N OH FHL B C A K I ' T H R O U U H SPRING 200

George P. Watt Jr. '73 Captain, U S N R (Ret.)

CHAIRI»IAN OF THE BOARD

ADM Carlisle A. H. Trost ' 5 3 , USN (Ret.) *

ADM Charles R. Larson '58, USN (Ret.) Former Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy Former Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Pacific Command

Corbin A. McNeill ]r. '62 *

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PRESIDENT & C E O

Terrence P. Murray '68 Major General, USMC (Ret.)

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, EMERITUS

ADM James L. HoUoway III '43, USN (Ret.) Former Chief of Naval Operations

V H ; E C H A I R M A N T H R O L ! O H SI'RINC; 2 0 0 5

George P. Watt Jr. '73

PRESIDENT

PAST C H A I R M A N O F THE BOARD

George R Watt Jr. '73

ADM L. W. Smith Jr. '62, USN (Ret.)

Henry J. Sanford Captain, U S N (Ret.)

MEMBERS

Maj Gen William A. Anders '55, USAFR (Ret.) Former Chairman & CEO, General Dynamics; Astronaut Michael R. Bonsignore '63 Retired Chairman & CEO, Honeywell Mr. Edward A. Brennan Retired Chairman & CEO, Sears, Roebuck & Co. The Honorable Beverly Byron Former Member, U.S. House of Representatives; Former Chair, Naval Academy Board of Visitors ADM William J. Crowe Jr. '47, USN (Ret.) Former Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff RADM Marsha J. Evans, USN (Ret.) President & CEO, American Red Cross Ambassador William H.G. FitzGerald '31 Former Ambassador to Ireland VADM Charles H. Griffiths '46, USN (Ret.) Chairman, Council of Class Presidents Eric P. Grubman '80 Private Investor

f'CAPT William S. Buslfc *if3, U S N (Ret.)

SECRETARY, U S N A A L U M N I ASSOCIATION V I C E PRESIDENT, C O M M U N I C A T I O N S

• SUPERINTENDENT'S REPRESENFATIVE

Lawrence Heyworth I I I ' 7 0 Commander, U S N (Ret.)

C A P T Robert C. Parsons ' 7 1 , U S N (Ret.) DEC;ADE O F THE 2 0 0 0 S

MIDN 1/C Lincoln Lukich '04, U S N Class President

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ADM Jay L. Johnson '68, USN (Ret) President & CEO, Dominion Delivery; Former Chief of Naval Operations

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J. Willard Marriott Jr. Chairman & CEO, Marriott International, Inc. Mr. Charles H. McGill III Partner, Saratoga Partners Dr. John J. McMullen '40 Director, Norton Lilly International, Inc. Reverend Father J. Donald Monan Chancellor, Boston College Mr. Michael J. Moore '61 Retired Southland Industries, Chairman and CEO The Honorable Robert Mosbacher Chairman, Mosbacher Energy Company; Former Secretary of Commerce E. Nolan '50, General Counsel iohn 'artner, Steptoe & Johnson Ms. Peg •y V. PhUlips Retired Executive Vice President & COO, Immunex Christian H. Poindexter '60 Retired Chairman of the Board, Constellation Energy Group Thomas G. Pownall *47 Former Chairman & CEO, Martin Marietta David M. Robinson '87 Professional Basketball Player, Retired Mr. Thomas C. Schievelbein '75 President, Newport News Northrop Grumman Corporation Kevin W. Sharer '70 Chairman & CEO, Amgen Corporation The Honorable John E. Sheehan '52 Chairman, GlobalLIFT Technologies, Inc. J. Ronald Terwilliger '63 CEO & National Managing Partner, Trammell Crow Residential

A L U M N I A N D C U S T O M E R SERVICES CAREER PROGRAMS

David E. Church '67 Commander, U S N (Ret.) FINANCIAL SERVICES

Gerrie Farmer

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Richard W. Johnson V I C E PRESIDENT, PRINCIPAL G I F T S

ert G. Stevenson '60, USN (Ret.)

• T H R O U G H SPRING 2004

C D R Patricia Cole '82, USS

; ADM Thomas H . Moorer '33, USN (Ret.) VADM Charles H . Griffiths '46, U S N (Ret.) ' ; President, Counsel of Classes : RADM Roy D. Snyder '50, USN (Ret.) The Honorable Bernard A. Maguire '64

Dan Struble ' 8 3 Commander, U S N R V I C E PRESIDENT ATHLETIC A N D SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

Edward C . Wallace '72 Captain, U S N (Ret.)

Editorial Staff INTERIM EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Lawrence Heyworth III *70 PRODUCTION MANAGER

; C D R Steven T. Middleton '74. U S N R

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ASSISTANT P R O D U C T I O N M A N A G E R

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Maria O'Shea C H A P T E R S EDITOR

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j C A P T Dennis R. Spurgeon '65, USNR ( R e l . ) ' H A M P T O N ROADS

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CDR Arvel J. Popp '62, USN (Ret.) : Los ANCiELFi; IJoseph W Koch Jr. '57 5 PENSACOLA

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Timothy S. Kobosko ' 8 0 Commander, U S N R (Ret.)

C A P T Leonard R. Wass '64, U S N R (Ret.)

James W. Kinnear III '50 Retired President & CEO, Texaco

RADM Thomas C. Lynch '64, USN (Ret.) Senior Vice President, Director of Federal Programs, The Staubach Company; Former Superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy

V I C E PRESIDENT, INFORMATION SERVICES

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Gen Robert T. Herres '54, USAF (Ret.) Retired Chairman of the Board USAA: Former Vice-Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff

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Another Link in the Chain...

By George P. Watt Jr. '73

write this having just witnessed the final Plebe parade of the summer on historic Worden Field. There, before their parents, before their regimental leaders, before the Superintendent and Commandant, and perhaps most important, before their 50 year predecessors (the GREAT Class of '57) the members of our newest class reaffirmed their oath of office and their commitment to duty, honor, and integrity. What wonderful evidence of constancy of purpose at the Naval Academy. As we await the return of the Brigade of Midshipmen, there should be no doubt in anyone's mind that the enduring purpose and mission of the Naval Academy are in capable hands.

By now, I'm sure you know that Vice Admiral Rodney Rempt '66 is aboard as the 59th Superintendent. He comes back to his Alma Mater with tremendous leadership credentials and vast experience. As you are about to learn in this issue, Admiral Rempt has great passion for the Brigade and the Naval Academy. His vision and his goals are clear. All of us here are excited about working with him and his leadership team as we support his mission through the support of the entire Extended Brigade.

I mentioned constancy earUer. A sohd mission supported by an equally soUd strategic plan ensures that the Academy does not miss a beat during any leadership change. Those of us who have spent any time in the military or in any high performing

organization know that even great leaders must come and go, but the mission and the concomitant goals and objectives keep the organization on task with little to no deviation from course.

And, on the theme of "leadership," Mr. Jackson T. Stephens '47, has given the single largest gift to the Naval Academy Campaign to date. His $10 Million (!) donation will support the on-going renovations of Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, the Class of 1947 Legacy project to benefit the Academy's Museum, and other important campaign priorities.

See our article on the stadium update in this issue.

One more piece of evidence of constancy at the USNA is this season's football kickoff. Hope (and moderately high expectations) spring eternal as we launch "Touchdowns, Tailgates, and Traditions" for this year's team, which as of this writing is undefeated, optimistic, and "...brimmin' full of fight." We have a little bit of everything in this issue (including our innovative cover) to help get us back into the Navy football spirit.

It's time to come back to the Yard. Whether you are here for a significant reunion, for one or all of the home games, for the "All Class Reception" during Homecoming or simply to walk the bricks early in the morning, please stop by Alumni House.

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SUPERINTENDENT'S C A L L

By Vice Admiral Rodney P. Rempt '66, U.S. Navy t is a great honor to have been nominated and confirmed as the 59th Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy. The Naval Academy is a superb institution which has produced numerous senior leaders for our nation who have gone on to lead us to victory in war, direct vast industries in the commercial sector, and serve as appointed and elected officials at all levels of government, including the President of the United States.

I am humbled by the confidence of the leaders of our Navy, the Department of Defense, the White House, and the Congress in placing me in this position of great responsibility and trust.

In June 1962, together with the other members of the Class of 1966, I took an oath as a newly reported midshipman that stated: /, Rodney P. Rempt, having been appointed a midshipman in the United States Navy, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter, so help me God. The four years at the Naval Academy taught me, beyond the upbringing by my parents and encouragement of my early schooUng and Boy Scout troop, about character, leadership, and a striving to excel. It also taught me about the sea and a proud seafaring tradition of which I quickly became a part.

While I have reaffirmed that oath again and again as I proceeded up the ranks as an officer, how I have fulfilled the terms of service of this oath has as its bedrock what I learned, experienced, and practiced at the U.S. Naval Academy.

U.S. Naval Academy Mission The mission of the U.S. Naval Academy is to develop midshipmen morally, mentally, and physically and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, honor, and loyalty in order to provide graduates who are dedicated to a career of naval service and have potential future development in mind and character to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship, and government.

The mission of the Naval Academy is very simple. I believe that it was with intent that its drafters stated the order of the three areas of midshipmen development is:

Morally—Character Mentally—Academics Physically—Athletics My goal as Superintendent is to ensure the way the Academy goes about executing its mission enables these traits to come alive and become second nature to each midshipman, and thus each officer in our Navy and Marine Corps.

First, and most important, is to develop the highest possible character Midshipmen come from all walks of life, and we cannot assume they understand what honor is, or how to strengthen their personal integrity. By example, study and practice we need to help them develop as moral leaders with the highest ethical standards, rock-soUd personal integrity, and the guts to stand up for what's right.

Next is academic excellence. While we know academic achievement does not directly map into success in battle, a fundamental understanding of the physical world, historical lessons, social trends, communications skills, and motivational leadership is essential. We need officers who can make decisions under pressure based on facts and knowledge and not supposition or guesswork. In an increasingly technical world and technical military, our officers need to understand what makes their systems tick and how to encourage their men and women to excel. They need soUd fundamentals and a keen sense of intellectual curiosity.

Then, physical development—both individually and through teamwork. While »r «• we can't repUcate r :^^B the risks and actual stress of combat at AnnapoUs, we can develop physical toughness and a gut , level appreciation for teamwork and ^ determination. An extensive intramural and varsity K I sports program teaches young men and women to persevere when the chips are down and imbues them with a will to win against all odds. <^5^ In large measMidshipman Commander Rodney P. Rempt studies ure, that's what the in his room during his last year at the Naval Academy Naval Academy I

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SUPERINTENDENT'S C A L L (Continued from page 6)

For the past two years I have had the privilege of educating future leaders for our military and our nation as the president of the Naval War College. To now have the opportunity to help mold the development of thousands of young men and women into motivated officers is the opportunity of a lifetime.

I can promise all of you who are Alumni of this great institution that I will apply all of my experience, talent, and leadership—gained over my entire life—to: • Set high standards • Educate and motivate midshipmen t o achieve them • Enforce the highest levels of ethical conduct, academic excellence, and athletic teamwork

Midshipman Commander Rodney P. Rempt receives the leadership award from Superintendent and Rear Admiral Draper L. Kaufman in June 1966. Rempt was one of 20 midshipmen in the 865 graduating in 1966 to receive such an award

exists for, to develop combat leaders who can motivate their division, their platoon, their team to do more than they think they can, and persevere in the midst of the horror of battle. We need leaders who can fight and win. The Naval Academy's job is to turn American youngsters into combat leaders.

I will do my best to lead the faculty and staff to mold young people into leaders who know how to fight and win.

I am proud to continue to serve and to help carry the traditions of excellence at the Naval Academy into the 21st century.

With God's help, I will do just that. <t "The Naval Academy is not a place. It is not some dot on a map. It is an attitude, an aura, an influence that has changed so many ambitious youths of the past into leaders of our nation as it continues to do today."—^Tim Thurston, Class of 2003

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ith Phase One of the renovation completed and Phase Two well underway, Navy-Marine Corps Stadium continues its transformation toward a new era in Naval Academy history.

Construction is working with a deadline: Phase Two should be completed by 30 August, when Navy goes up against VMI. This latest stage of improvements focused on lowering the field; constructing Memorial Plaza; upgraded concessions, restrooms, and stadium grounds; south end zone luxury suites and video scoreboard; the installation of 6,000 new seats; and expanding the perimeter concourse.

• The field was lowered approximately eight feet to accommodate new seating on both sides.

• The north end zone Memorial Plaza serves as a place of honor for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice defending our nation and its values. Memorial battle arches tell the story of the Navy and Marine Corps over the years, while Class Arches highlight the generosity of Naval Academy Alumni.

• Four new concession and restroom areas are located in the four comers of the stadium on the main concourse level.

• In front of the existing locker room complex, new chairback seating in the south end zone is topped by eight luxury suites and a new video scoreboard.

• The new concourse enables visitors to walk around the entire perimeter of the complex.

When the midshipmen take to the field in August, spectators and players alike will surely be impressed by the vast improvements made to their stadium, •t'

This view from the west (Blue) side ADA seating platforms illustrates the changes in the north end zone this fall. New permanent seating sections located on top of the hill allows families to enjoy chairback seating while in close proximity to their children playing on the grass or in the Kid Zone behind the Memorial battle arches

Facing the stadium's Blue Side, visitors can walk past and view memorial plaques, a testament to the rich history of the Navy and Marine Corps

The new architecture creates a "front door" for the south end zone facing Taylor Avenue. Memorial battle arches and Class Arches adorn this complex and emphasize the memorial aspects of the facility

The north end zone berm has been moved 30 feet closer to the field, bringing fans closer to the action and creating a home team advantage. Behind the spectators. Memorial Plaza honors the men and women who have fought in the Navy and Marine Corps

Navy-Marine Corps Stadium from the Blue side perspective. building a Superintendent's lounge and sky boxes for private Directly in front is the press box, future phases of the renova- use. To the right, is the south end zone and scoreboard. To the tion call for enclosing both existing photo decks in glass and left, is the north end zone and Memorial Plaza 10

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Jack Stephens '47 Makes Major Impact

By Jennifer Lemmert

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ackson T. Stephens '47 has made a major impact on the The USNA Campaign: Naval Academy community and in Annapolis. Mr. Stephens has contributed $10 million, the largest single I.ccicLtTs td Serve iktCN^-^WK donation in service academy history, toward the $175 Progress Report (through 7/31/03) million Naval Academy Foundation's Campaign: Leaders to Serve the Nation. The gift will support the ongoing renovations of Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and the Class I Actual Academic Excellence goal: $37.5 milUon of 1947 Legacy project to benefit the Academy's museum, ($ millions) among other important Campaign priorities. In honor of his I Goal Admissions Excellence goal: $2.5 million generosity, the field at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium will be named "Jack Stephens Field."

Chet Gladchuk, the athletic director at the Naval Academy, embodies the newfound optimism surrounding the stadium, "You can feel the excitement among the athletes, coaches, Character Excellence goal: $26.0 million staff, the teams that will play here, and midshipmen in general. This stadium is going to be something really special for the Leadership Excellence goal: $20.5 milhon Naval Academy, Annapolis, and all our fans within the Division lA football ranks. It will be a great place to play and to watch a game while reflecting on the wonderful traditions nrestricted (cunjgit) (current) goal: $37.5 million and history of the Academy and Naval Service."

Jack Stephens grew up as one of six children on a farm in Other Prattsville, AR. In 1941, he graduated from Columbia Military Academy and went on to the University of Arkansas for a year before an appointment to the Naval Academy Total Campaign goal: $175 imllion brought him to Annapolis.

In 1946, Jack became partners with his brother, the late W.R. "Witt" Stephens in the W.R. Stephens Investment Company. Stephens Inc. was formed in 1957. Jack became chairman of the company and oversaw its tremendous growth over the next five decades. Stephens Inc. has become one of the nation's largest investment banking firms. Headquartered in Little Rock, AR, Stephens Inc. has offices in sixteen U.S. cities and London.

Stephens' accomplishments have not gone unrecognized by his peers. He has held positions on the board of directors of several major corporations, including the Missouri Pacific Railroad, Burlington Northern, Inc., Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., and Dillards, Inc. In 1989, Jack was awarded the first J. William Fulbright Award for International Trade Development. He received a Distinguished Alumnus Citation in 1965 and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Law Degree from the University of Arkansas in 1985. In 1999, Stephens was inducted into the Arkansas Business Hall of Fame and is chairman emeritus of the Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters Golf Tournament.

Upon the announcement of his gift to the Naval Academy, Jackson T Stephens '47 Mr. Stephens remarked, "It is an honor to be able to support the Campaign and to give back to an institution that has With his contribution to the Leaders to Serve the given me and our nation so much. The Naval Academy Nation Campaign, Mr. Stephens has made an imporâ&#x20AC;˘f0i played an important role in my life. tant impact that will benefit midSome of my closest friends and the '^* shipmen. Alumni, and friends of men I hold in highest esteem are my UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY the Navai Academy for years Naval Academy classmates."

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^ The Championship Round on Friday, 24 October 2003 will be open only to Alumni with established U S G A handicaps.

The format is individual stroke play, with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.The Seniors Flight competition will be included in this event as usual. Players will compete in flights according t o handicap. Limit is 112 players.

CALLAWAY THURSDAY ^ Shotgun start a t 9 a.m.

No Handicap required.

Limit: 112 Paid Alumni

Players in the Friday event are requested t o submit photocopies of their U S G A Handicap cards with their payment t o facilitate tournament administration. Naval A c a d e m y Golf Club members need not submit cards.

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^ The Senior Flight option is for players who are at least 70 years old. Seniors must elect t o compete in the Seniors Flight. Play from the Gold tees.You will still be paired with the foursome of your choosing. ^ Reservations will be accepted in the order in which Paid applications with photocopies of USGA Handiran rarHs are received. Reservations close out on 4 October and confirmation notices will be sent. Please make your plans early ^ Classes will be automatically grouped together, unless the individually specifically requests otherwise. Please mark your applications accordingly.

Q N o U S G A Handicap? The Thursday, 23 October 2003, event is a Callavs^ay format t o accommodate you. Shotgun ^ Refreshments available on both days, and prizes will be starts at 9 a.m. Alumni and spouses paired with alumni are awarded at 3 p.m. on each day.

CHAMPIONSHIP FRIDAY invited. Limit is 112 players.

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Limit: I i 2 Paid Alumni.

Your $75 fee includes: a seat on a cart (all players must ride), 18 holes of golf, mementos, refreshments, awards, and a donation t o the Navy Golf Team.

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Entry fees are non-refundable (includes inclement weather). They will be used t o help defray tournament expenses with the remainder going t o the Navy Golf Team. N o substitutions will be accepted after applications are processed. Replacements will be made from the standby list.

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I Looking to Build on

By Scott Strasemeier, assistant athletic director for sports information Last Year's Finish

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he 2003 Navy football team hopes to build upon the momentum gained last season when the mids lost close encounters to bowl-bound Notre Dame and Wake Forest before demohshing Army, 58-12, in the season finale. These three games excited Navy fans and built hope that first-year Head Coach Paul Johnson is in the early stages of turning the program in the right direction.

After a full-year of learning Coach Johnsons' system, the mids are ready to take another step towards respectability and possibly post the school's first winning season since 1997.

"I thought we made progress last year, though we still have a long way to go," said Johnson. "Guys learned how to play with effort and I thought they played hard every game. We need to cut down on the mistakes on both sides of the ball if we want to continue to make progress."

The offense was explosive at times last year, averaging 369.4 yards per game. The mids were third in the nation in rushing, averaging 270.8 yards per contest. Navy scored 30 or more points on four different occasions and against Notre Dame, one of the top defensive teams in the nation. Navy scored 23. Without the 30 turnovers, including 25 unforced turnovers, the mids easily could have won three more games.

The defense wasn't as successful as the offense, giving up 422.8 yards per contest and nearly 40 points per game.

Defensive Coordinator Buddy Green hopes that a switch from the 4-3 to the 3-4 will be the tonic to cure Navy's defensive ills, as the 3-4 should allow the mids to get more speed on the field.

Navy returns 30 letter-winners and 15 starters from last year's squad, including seven on offense, six on defense and two kickers. f^! ! A. © T fS ^ fl ,11 f U Johnson feels good about the quarterback position with returning starter, Craig Candeto '04 (5-11, 197) and backups

Aaron Polanco '05 (6-0, 205) and Lamar Owens '06 (5-9, 176).

Candeto had a breakout junior campaign, starting ll-of-12 games and leading the mids in rushing (775 yards and 16 touchdowns) and passing (843 yards, five touchdowns, four interceptions). His 16 rushing touchdowns tied for the second most in school history.

Candeto had arguably the greatest single-game performance in the 123-year history of Navy football in the season finale against Army. He rushed for 103 yards and a school-record tying six touchdowns while throwing for another score in the 58-12 rout.

Polanco played in nine games and proved he was capable of moving the team when he came in for an injured Candeto in the first quarter of the Notre Dame game and nearly led the mids to one of the biggest upsets in school's history. He had a knack of getting in the end zone, rushing for seven touchdowns on just 74 carries.

Owens saw limited duty last fall, but impressed the coaches in the spring with his guts and determination. He is the quickest of the three and may also see playing time as a kick returner.

"I thought Craig played pretty well last year," said Johnson.

"He has a good understanding of the offense and does a good job of getting the play going in the right direction. Polanco has a world of ability and improved his grasp of the offense this spring, while Lamar is a guy to keep an eye on for the future.

He may understand the offense better than the other two."

"I feel very good about our situation at fullback," said Johnson. "We have good experience returning and we have good depth."

Kyle Eckel '05 (5-11, 235) and Michael Brimage '05 (5-7, 220) return, and they are backed by Bronston Carroll '04

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(5-9, 198) who emerged in spring camp and Marvin Dingle '06(5-11,213).

Eckel rushed for 510 yards and four touchdowns in nine games last year before missing the final-three games with an injury. He has the power and speed that Johnson looks for in a fullback. Eckel will only get better as he gains experience.

After the mids lost Eckel, Johnson turned to Brimage who was very impressive in the final-two games against Wake Forest and Army. Against the Demon Deacons, Brimage rushed for 171 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries. The 171 yards were the most yards rushing by a non-quarterback at Navy in 16 years. To prove the Wake Forest game was no fluke, Brimage rushed for 84 yards on just 10 carries in Navy's rout of Army.

Carroll was the surprise of spring camp as he was moved to the position halfway through spring ball due to injuries. A senior who has seen only hmited action in his career, Carroll impressed the coaches with his footwork and running ability and by the end of the spring had worked his way onto the depth chart.

Dingle, whose older brother Irv played fullback at Navy, was the Most Valuable Player on the junior varsity last season.

He possesses good size and speed and has a bright future ahead of him.

After spring practice, slot back was thought to be a position of strength, but since then the Academy dismissed Aaron Weedo and Sam Mathews transferred and this once deep position now lacks experience.

The mids do return the two starters from last year, Tony Lane '04 (5-9, 199) and Eric Roberts '05 (5-10, 193).

Lane was Navy's third-leading rusher last year, gaining 480 yards on just 57 carries (8.4 yards per carry), while Roberts was fourth on the team with 469 yards on 58 carries (8.1 yards per carry). Lane had one rushing touchdown, while Roberts found paydirt on four occasions.

The duo also proved dangerous in the passing game as Roberts led the team with 17 catches for 429 yards (25.2 yards per catch) and two touchdowns, while Lane grabbed 11 balls for 174 yards (15.8 yards per catch) and one touchdown.

Frank Divis '05 (6-0, 224), Marco Nelson '06 (5-8, 172), and Luke Penrose '06 (5-10, 187) will vie for playing time in

Coach Paul Johnson and the midshipmen look toward a successful season in 2003

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the backfield, with Divis having the best chance to make an impact. Divis has good size and speed and should be able to spell Lane and Roberts when needed.

"I am really proud of Eric Roberts and how hard he worked in the spring," said Johnson. "He was a guy who finally got it and I expect big things from him this year. Tony is a very consistent player who runs hard. Depth will be a concern for us."

The mids return starter Lionel Wesley '05 (5-11, 185) at one wide receiver spot, while Mike Yokitis '06 (6-2, 215) emerged from the spring as the starter at the other spot.

"I put Wesley in the same category as Roberts as a guy who has come to understand how to play hard," said Johnson.

"He did some nice things in the spring and emerged as our best receiver."

In the spring when Wesley was far-and-away Navy's best receiver. He caught eight passes for 115 yards and a touchdown last fall, but look for those numbers to improve this year.

Yokitis was one of the surprise players in the spring and showed a knack for making the tough catch. With his size, he should also be an adequate blocker.

The sleeper of the wide receiver corps may be Corey Dryden '05 (6-3, 238). Dryden was not allowed to play last fall due to disciplinary reasons, though he was allowed to practice. He was injured for part of the spring so he is an unknown factor heading into the fall. He impressed the coaches last fall while playing on the scout team ancTpossesses great size and speed.

Amir Jenkins '05 (6-1, 203) saw time last year and is expected to be a key contributor once again. He is a solid blocker and a possession receiver.

Andy Michalowicz '04 (6-0, 223) and Dan Gibbon '06 (6-1, 204) round out the receiving corps. Michalowicz switched from quarterback in the spring in hope of seeing some action in his senior year. #F** ^

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Navy returns three players who started along the offensive line last year and a fourth that saw valuable time. The mids should be very good at tackle with the return of starter Josh Goodin '04 (6-0, 284) and the emergence of Nick Wilson '05

Senior outside linebacker Eddie Carthan will be key to Navy's defense

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(6-5, 264). Goodin, who started ten games last year at right tackle, is Navy's best lineman, while Wilson, who saw action in several games a year ago, has the potential to be even better than Goodin.

Behind Goodin and Wilson, the Mids have no tackles who have experienced varsity action. Look for Tucker Bennett '04 (6-3, 268) and Tyson Stahl '05 (6-4, 256), Casey Hughes '05 (6-4, 250) and Sam Brown '05 (6-3, 241) to vie for playing time.

Shane Todd '04 (6-4, 297), who started nine games last year at center before being moved to guard, and Sean Magee '04 (6-5, 291) are the starters at guard. Both possess good size and mobihty. Brett Nungesser '06 (6-4, 243), Matt McLaughlin '05 (6-6, 284), Dennis Ray Phillips '05 (6-4, 273) and Nate Chase '04 (6-0, 281) will serve as backups.

August Roitsch '05 (6-1, 274), who was inserted into the starting lineup for the last-three games and acquitted himself well, returns as the starting center. Roitsch will be backed up by Dan Peters '04 (6-0, 260) and Marshall Green '06 (6-1, 233).

"I think the first unit has a chance to be pretty good," said Johnson. "Goodin had a real good spring and I think Wilson has a chance to be a really good player. Depth will be a concern as a lot of the backups don't have much experience."

The mids switched to a 3-4 defense in the spring in hopes of getting their better athletes on the field. The biggest concern is up front where the mids don't return a ton of experience. Pierre Moss '05 (6-0, 249), who started three games at left end last year, returns as a starter at one defensive end and Ralph Henry '04 (6-1, 270), who started twice at defensive tackle last year, will be the starter at the other defensive end.

Moss is one of two returning defensive linemen that recorded a sack last year, while Henry's 18 tackles are the most by any returning defensive linemen. Steve Adair '04 (6-2, 266), Adam Home '05 (5-11, 233), Jeff Vanak '05 (6-1, 241) and Sean McElhannon '05 (6-1, 252) will provide depth.

At nose guard, Kevin Schwind '04 (6-1, 286), who was injured in the second game of the year last fall and ended up withdrawing from school, will give the mids an

Senior Shalimar Brazier (above) and junior Vaughn Kelley return as starters at corner

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experienced lineman in the middle. He will be backed up by Babatunde Akingbemi '05 (6-0, 273) and Dan Wendolowski '06 (6-2, 254).

"We need to get more out of our defensive line this year," said Johnson. "They have to be able to get to the quarterback if we are going to improve on defense."

The mids return six linebackers with experience and it will be easier to get them all on the field with the new 3-4 alignment.

Outside linebacker Eddie Carthan '04 (6-0, 218) will be a key to the defense as he has big play potential. Carthan played and started in 11 games a year ago and finished second on the team with 74 tackles. He led the mids in tackles for a loss with eight and recorded three sacks and recovered three fumbles a year ago. It is hoped that moving Carthan to outside linebacker will allow him to make more plays.

The other starter at outside linebacker. Lane Jackson '05 (5-11, 213), was a pleasant surprise last year and should be even better this fall. Jackson started the final-seven games last year and ended the season with 53 tackles and 5.5 tackles for a loss. Jackson had a career game against Notre Dame, recording a career-high 11 tackles and forcing a fumble.

Reggie Sealey '05 (6-0, 225), Ryan McCabe '05 (6-2, 204), Ken Barkovich '05 (5-11, 204), and Jason Monts '06 (6-1, 213) will backup Carthan and Jackson. Sealey, who was hurt most of last year, and Monts, who was moved from quarterback, could be surprise players.

Inside, look for Jeremy Chase '06 (6-2, 234) and Ben Mathews '04 (6-1, 218) to be the starters, but Dustin EUiott '05 (6-0, 232), TJ. Costello '05 (5-10, 222), and Bobby McClarin '05 (5-11, 225), along with Evan Beard '06 (6-0, 227), should all see time.

Chase played in ten games as a freshman and started four of the final five. Hefinishedthe year with 33 tackles, three tackles for a loss, a sack and a pass deflection. He made his first-career start at Tulane and tied for the team lead with ten tackles.

Mathews played in all-12 games a year ago, starting eight.

He recorded 53 tackles, four tackles for a loss, and a sack.

Mathews is one of Navy's more experienced players, as he has been a starter since he was a freshman.

Elliott and McClarin both saw extensive time last fall at linebacker, while Costello was a key contributor on special teams. McClarin was named the winner of the Admiral Mack Award at the conclusion of spring ball, which is given to the player who has improved the most during spring practice.

"The linebackers should be a strength for us if they play up to their abilities," said Johnson. "Carthan is a key for us.

We need him to make plays."

Junior August Roitsch will start at center, having been placed in the starting lineup of the last three games

Shalimar Brazier '04 (5-10, 185) and Vaughn Kelley '05 (6-1, 176) return as starters at comer, though Kelley enters the fall in a fight for his starting job with Marcus Sanders '04 (5-9, 176). Johnson is hopeful that the comers can make more plays this year, as the mids did not get an interception from a comerback last year. Kelley was third on the team in Shipmate, September 2003

tackles a year ago with 68, while Brazier was fourth with 59.

Sina Ekundayo '04 (5-11, 180), Jontavius Singleton '05 (5-10, 170), Lord Cole '05 (5-10. 191), and T.J. Irwin '06 (5-9, 185) will provide depth.

Safety Josh Smith '05 (6-2, 205) was one of the surprise players for Navy last year. Smith entered last fall as a virtual unknown and ended up being named First-Team AllEast. Smith recorded a remarkable 127 tackles a year ago, while picking off a team-high two passes and recovering two fumbles.

Eh Sanders '04 (5-11, 192), who started five games last year, is expected to start at the other safety spot, while Roman Rodriguez '06 (6-0, 203), Lane Montgomery '05 (5-11, 196), Wayne Irons '05 (5-9, 186), and Paul Clarkson '04 (6-2, 203) will vie for playing time.

"We need to make improvements in the secondary, but they also need help from the guys up front," said Johnson. "If we can get pressure on the quarterback, then you will see the secondary improve at the same time. It needs to be a total team effort." ' The mids return punter John Skaggs '04 (6-2, 209) along with kicker Eric Rolfs '04 (6-1, 169) and kicker Geoff Blumenfeld '05 (6-0, 170).

Skaggs, who averaged 41.2 yards per punt last year, ranks as Navy's all-time best punter with a career average of 43.1 yards per punt.

Rolfs is expected to backup Skaggs.

Rolfs and Blumenfeld split time as Navy's placekicker, with Rolfs naiUng four out of his six field goal attempts and Blumenfeld making two of his three attempts last season.

Rolfs nailed a 44-yarder against Tulane.

Lionel Wesley is expected to be Navy 's main punt retumer, while Tony Lane is slated to be the mid's main threat on kickoff retums.

"We should be solid in special teams," said Johnson. "Skaggs does a nice job at punter and Rolfs and Blumenfeld were consistent for us last year. It is an area that we need to continue to improve in." i-

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Alumni/Spouse no handicap Golf Tournament — Shotgun Start

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Brigade noon meal formation (Tecumseh Court)

FRIDAY - 24 OCTOBER 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Homecoming 2003 registration (Alumni Hall) 9 a.m.

Alumni Golf USGA Handicap only — Shotgun Start

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Brigade noon meal formation (Tecumseh Court)

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Lunch with the Midshipmen (King Hall) (Tickets Limited)

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Parade (Worden Field)

5 p.m.-8 p.m. All Classes Homecoming Reception (Alumni HaU)

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"Willie McCool Memorial" Running of the Goats — Halsey Field House, 6:30 a.m. registration

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Squash Match (Halsey Squash Courts) — Alumni welcome to play or watch

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Alumni Tailgate Tent (inside Navy Fest)

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Homecoming Kick-off: Navy vs. Delaware (Navy- Marine Corps Memorial Stadium)

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hroughout the 124-year history of Navy football, players have set a standard of excellence on and off the field. Legendary players and the games they played defined the Academy's football tradition since the first scoreless game in 1879 against Baltimore Athletic Club. So as we look toward the upcoming season and future of the sport, let us take a moment to recognize the great players of years past who have received some of collegiate football's highest honors and whose legacy commands the respect of all who play the game today.

The Naval Academy is well represented by 21 former football players in the College Hall of Fame. In order to eam this coveted place in football history, players must have been selected for a major First Team All-America. Players become

eligible for the Hall of Fame ten years after his last year of intercollegiate play. While each nominee's football achievements are of prime consideration, his post-football record as a citizen is also weighed. He must carry the ideals of football forward into his relations in the community, with his fellow man, and with love of his country, which may explain the high number of Navy players. A coach becomes eligible for recognition three years after his retirement providing that he was a head coach for a minimum of ten years and coached at least 100 games with a .600 winning percentage. A 12-member panel comprising media representatives, athletic directors, and conference and bowl officials votes annually on nominees.

Navy players and coaches who appear in the Hall of Fame, located in South Bend, IN, include:

History of the National Football Foundation ' ^ h e National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame is a nonprofit educational organization, which run programs designed to use the power of amateur football to develop scholarship, citizenship, and athletic achievement.

The Naval Academy has a long history with the association.

The organization began in 1947, when a group of Syracuse businessmen formed the National Football Foundation to promote the college sport in general, with establishing a hall of fame as one of its primary purposes. In a 1949 poll of college coaches, athletic directors, and sportswriters, Rutgers University was chosen as the site for the hall, because the first

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college football game (actually a soccer match) was played there in 1869.

When the first induction, of 52 players and coaches, was held in 1951, the hall of fame itself existed only on paperâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; and it stayed on paper for more than 25 years. Arthur Evans, who had spearheaded the effort from the beginning, died shortly after that induction, and his successor, George E. Little, became seriously ill after taking over. As a result, the foundation was in disarray until it was reorganized in 1953 under the leadership of Admiral William "Bull" Halsey 1904, and sportswriter Grantland Rice.

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Jonas Ingram (1904-06); Fullback (1915-16); Coach three sports: football, track, crew; World War I Medal of Honor winner, immortalized by JONAS INGRAM and USNA's Ingram Field.

John Dalton (1908-11); Halfback; When team captain (1911), 6-0-3; two field goals in 1910 and 1911 produced back to back 3-0 Navy wins over Army.

John Brown (1910-13); Guard/Tackle; Kicked two field goals for 6-0 Navy win over Army in 1912.

Gilmo^ DohJe (1917-1919); Coach; Won every game of first 11 seasons of career; earned nickname for dour expression and ruthless coaching style; his motto was "I am always right and you are always wrong."

Bill Ingram (1926-30); Coach; Holds record for Season Scoring (174 points in 1917) and for Game Scoring (38 points against Villanova in 1917). lorn HamiUoii (1924-26); Halfback; Kicked tying point at 1926 Army-Navy game (21-21), Navy later declared winners by national polls; A-N crowd at Chicago's Soldier Field numbered 122,000, largest crowd in college football history, known as the Classic Tie; Coach 1934-36 and 1946-47.

Wickho: (1924-26); Tackle; Team captain of 1926 National Champions, 9-0-1; He and Hamilton were pivotal to team's success that year.

Fred ''Buzz" Borrie= (1932-34); Halfback; Nicknamed the "Buzzsaw" for his running style, driving through defensive

lines; Columbia football coach Lou Little said, "Borries beat my Columbia team single-handed and that was the only game we lost in 1934."

Siade Cutler (1932-34); Tackle; First quarter field goal in 1934 Army-Navy game, resulting in a Navy win, broke ten game losing streak to Army; CO of SEAHORSE, which sunk 19 Japanese ships during World War II. (1943-46); Tackle; Awarded Knute Rockne Award in 1943, signifying him as the best lineman that year.

George Brown (1942-47); Guard; Named First-Team AllAmerican in 1943.

Dick Duden (1943-45); End; 1946 Knute Rockne Award; named to Ail-Time Army-Navy Team (1973).

(1944-47); Halfback; Scored game winning touchdown against University of Pennsylvania Quakers in 1945, with 24 seconds left in game.

(1943-45); End; 1946 Knute Rockne Award; named to Ail-Time Army-Navy Team (1973).

Clyde Scott (1944-48); Halfback; Was the Mids leading rusher in 1945 with 334 yards; won silver medal in 110 meter hurdles at 1948 London Olympics.

Tfick Scoii (1945-47); Center; 1947 team captain and twotime, Fu-st-Team All-American (1945 and 1947).

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and College Hall of Fame Ambitious plans were made to construct a building and the foundation entered into an informal agreement with Rutgers, which set aside some land for the hall of fame. However, fund-raising efforts fell well short of goals. Finally, in 1976, the owners of the Kings Island Amusement Park near Cincinnati offered $5 million for a hall of fame building on their property.

The new hall of fame formally opened in August of 1978, but attendance was disappointing through the years, and it shut down in 1994. The present hall of fame reopened in 1995 in South Bend, IN, near the campus of Notre Dame

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University. The National Football Foundation has separate offices in Morristown, NJ. Sources: www.footballfoundation.org www.nationalchamps.net/NCAA/database/navy_database http://www.sportingnews.com/voices/dave_kindred/20011126.html http://www.navysports.com/sports/football/mediaguide/02-FB-MG-01.pdf http://www.athlonsports.com/articles/1222 www.hickoksports.com http://www.chinfo.navy.mil/navpalib/cno/n87/usw/issue_9/submarine_hero.html http://www.usna.com/News_Pubs/Publications/Shipmate/1999/1999_12/rivalry http://www.rolltide.eom/Football/4753.asp#WHITMlRE www.fansonly.com/schools/penn/genrel/inauguralhalloffame.html U S N A F Campaign materials NFF Newsletter

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Steve Eisenhau. (1951-1953); Guard/Tackle; Is one of only two Navy players to be named both an All-American and an Academic All-American.

Ron Beagk' (1953-55); End; Led the Mids in receiving for three straight years.

Bo (1956-58); Tackle; Won the Maxwell Trophy and helped Navy capture the 1957 Lambert Trophy, signifying the team as the best in the east.

(1958-60); Halfback; First Navy player to ever score three touchdowns in one game; won Heisman trophy in 1960. er Staubaci (1962-64); Quarterback; Won Heisman trophy in 1963, Maxwell Trophy, and NCAA Theodore Roosevelt Award; Super Bowl MVP of Dallas Cowboys.

Napoleon McCallum (1981-85); Tailback; Set 26 school records, including the career rushing mark, single-season rushing yardage, career kickoff return, career punt return yardage, and most 100-yard games in a career.

The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame also recognize collegiate scholar-athletes, characterized by outstanding football ability and performance displayed throughout the collegiate career, exceptional academic application and achievement at the college level, and leadership and citizenship in the campus and community. Seven Naval Academy graduates have been honored with the title of

scholar-athlete: Joe Ince '64, Alan Roodhouse '66, Daniel Pike '70, Timothy Harden '75, Theodore Dumbauld '81, Carl C. Voss '92, and Terence D. Anderson '00.

The highest and most prestigious honors bestowed by the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame is the Gold Medal. Since 1958, the medal has been awarded annually to an individual who has been closely associated to and committed to the advancement of amateur athletics, demonstrated integrity and honesty, achieved significant success, and carried the basic values taught in amateur sport throughout his professional Ufe. The list of honorees includes seven former U.S. Presidents, and leaders of industry, the mihtary, and civic service. Three Naval Academy graduates and former football players have received the Gold Medal since its inception.

Admiral Thomas J. Hamilton '27 was given the Gold Medal in 1970. A Navy halfback and retired commissioner of the Pacific-8 Athletic Conference, Hamilton distinguished himself in batde, serving on ENTERPRISE during World War n. He passed away in 1994.

Admiral Wilham P. Lawrence '51 received the 1979 Gold Medal Award. The former Naval Academy Superintendent and former chief of Navy personnel was a naval aviator, who spent four years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam. In 2000, he received the U.S. Naval Academy Distinguished Graduate Award.

In 1990, Admiral Thomas H. Moorer '33 was awarded the Gold Medal. During his highly decorated career, he served as the Chief of Naval Operations, as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and was named a U.S. Naval Academy Distinguished Graduate in 1999.

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The National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame is honoring his tireless 16-year dedication as Air Force's athletic director with the John L. Toner Award. The Award, established in 1997, recognizes a director of athletics who has demonstrated superior administrative abilities and shown outstanding dedication to college athletics, particularly to football.

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Clune lost a battle with cancer in 1992 and thus will be honored posthumously on 9 December 2003, at the Foundation's Annual Awards Luncheon held at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel i n New York City.

Clune earned all state honors in basketball as a player for St. Peter's High School in his hometown of Jersey City, NJ. An All-American Navy basketball player, his single season scoring records lasted 25 years and his career scoring records lasted 30

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years, until broken by David Robinson '87. Clune's career scoring average remains at the top of the Navy record books today, at 22.3 points. He led Navy to an NCAA tournament in 1954 and was drafted in the third round of the NBA draft by the New York Knicks. In 1955, he played on the Air Force Pan American Team and played for Air Force during the 1956 Olympic Trials. Clune's jersey, number 4, hangs in Alumni Hall, one of only five players in Navy history to have his basketball number retired, with those of David Robinson '87, Vernon Butler '86, Don Lange '55, and Kevin Sinnett '79.

Following his years at the Academy, Clune earned a master's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Southern California. He completed the Armed Forces Staff College in 1959 and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces in 1972. Rated as a senior missileman while in the Air Force, Clune was decorated with the Legion of Merit, two Meritorious Service Medals, and the Air Force Commendation Medal. Prior to his move to Colorado, he served as the Chief of the Logistic Engineering Branch at the Pentagon.

He was initially hired as the junior varsity basketball coach but in 1975, Clune joined the athletic department at the Air Force Academy as its sixth director. He arranged for the Academy to become a member of the Western Athletic Conference, the first service academy to join a conference.

When the first class of women was admitted in 1976, Clune initiated a ten-sport intercollegiate program for the new

female cadets. Once joining the WAC, Colonel Clune served on the Compliance Committee, Finance Committee and the Extra Events Committee. He helped to develop a winning football program for the Falcons, who made nine bowl appearances in Clune's tenure. Over the years, Clune more than tripled season football ticket sales and average attendance more than doubled through his redevelopment of booster clubs and aggressive promotion through extensive advertising.

He was also instrumental in working with Colorado Springs civic leaders in bringing the Olympic Training Center, Olympic House and two Olympic Sports Festivals to Colorado Springs. Serving as president of the Air Force Academy Athletic Association, Clune was one of the ten board members designated by Congress to serve on the Academy Board, which is the governing body of the Air Force Academy.

Clune served as president of the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics and was later inducted into the Association's College Directors of Athletics Hall of Fame.

Additionally a member of the NCAA's Postseason Football Committee, he chaired the Board of Directors of the College Football Association and served as chairman of the NCAA Voting Committee. Clune received the Homer C. Rice Award in 1991 for exemplary service to intercollegiate athletics.

In 1993, he was immortalized at the Air Force Academy with the dedication of Clune Arena, which holds 6,002 basketball fans.

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Halsey Squash Courts Dedication Date:

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FOOTBALL T a i l g a t i n g Sw^X^m.^ Home Football Tailgate Schedule Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium 11 a.m. game time 30 August: 20 September: 25 October: 1 November: 22 November:

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Tailgate after the game...

Celebrate Your Navy Spirit in the Alumni House Taproom The Taproom will be open immediately following the conclusion of a football game until 7:30 p.m.

The Class of '67 tailgaters and Bill the Goat enjoy a beautiful Annapolis afternoon at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium

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nnapolis during football season is the best! The pomp and ceremony of being a part of a Navy home football game is a way to celebrate our heritage as Naval Academy Alumni, honor the Brigade of Midshipmen, engage with classmates and friends, and see the team take on that week's opponent.

Annapolis weather during the fall is traditionally mild "football weather" with minimal rain, so plans for foul weather tailgating are rarely put to use.

With autumn colors in the trees around Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, the many tethered "class blimps and balloons" flying, and innumerable banners and flags flying, the parking lot is awash in hues of blue and gold.

Naval Academy classes traditionally meet at every home football game, and in many cases, hold tailgates at the team's away games. Responsibihty for the tailgates usually lies in the hands of a loyal Annapolis based group from each class, many times including the class officers. The Naval Academy Athletic Association maintains order among the tailgating groups by assigning pre-marked spots on the perimeter of the parking lot. In some cases classes have been in their same spot for over 40 years.

The Class of 1967 has been getting together since the 1981 football season, when Dave Church reported in for duty with the NAAA at USNA. At that time, being in charge of running the stadium, Dave and Charlotte chose to "homestead" the initial '67 tailgate just outside Gate B. Using the traditional "out of the tailgate" mode the class has grown its tailgate to a normal attendance of 200 per game. Food themes are set at the annual class summer picnic (Mexican is always the first, and a charcoal grill for grilling your own meat is the last). Classmates bring a pot luck

dish based on the theme while the "class" (Dave and Charlotte, but mostly Charlotte, as she is the organizer and the quartermaster) provide the banner, tables, utensils, condiments, and the iced down bottled water, beer, wine, and sodas.

Dave begins each tailgate early Saturday moming by arriving and staking out the "pivot" spot, and in rapid succession Charlotte and classmates arrive to form a phalanx of cars defining the tailgate party area. It is easy to spot as there is always the '67 banner flying and over 25 blue and gold striped rocking chairs set up. Tables are lined up behind the cars and blue and gold table decorations set the tone for the "groaning" board loaded with dishfuls of appetizers, entrees, and desserts. One tradition that has grown over the years is the first bottle of Corona is opened at 9:30 a.m. and the feast gets under way at 10:45 a.m., so those wanting to watch the Brigade march-on and pre-game festivities can do so. With a later kick-off time for 2003 games this schedule might change, but maybe not!

The '67 tailgate mirrors those of the many other classes, in that it gives classmates, families, and friends the opportunity to get together and relive shared memories while maintaining old and making new friendships, all within the context of our Naval Academy and later experiences. Successful tailgates do beget successfiil tailgates as sponsored midshipmen are always integral members, and following their graduation and initial sea tours, and upon posting to shore duty in Annapohs or Washington, DC, immediately begin their Class tailgates, keeping the tradition in place.

All in all, the '67 Class tailgates are the core annual activity for the class.

Classmates and famihes from around the country and the world schedule visits to the DC area to coincide with home football games, just so they can participate. Rain or shine, '67 is there, keeping the beacon of welcome and camaraderie of classmates thriving. We wouldn't have it any other way. <i>

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any of the 80 USNA Parents" Clubs contribute to the lively tradition of Navy tailgating. Why? According to Dave Farber, president of the New Jersey Parents' Club, "It is the greatest feeling in the world to feed these kids." Dave's group hosts a tailgate at every home football game, as well as providing food and fun at all the New Jersey games. "We will even set up our tables at lacrosse, crew, and soccer games which don't draw as great a crowd, because we enjoy getting to know the parents of the team."

Jim Bellina, newsletter editor for the New Jersey club, feels that tailgates provide "encouragement to others through example." He adds "the kids make it memorable to me. Their reaction and gratefulness are worth all the effort and work, especially in cold and/or wet conditions."

Dave emphasizes proudly that volunteers do all of the cooking so that the 400-500 mids can receive a genuinely homecooked meal. The food is usually seasonal, turkey before Thanksgiving games and piping hot clam chowder or beef stew if the temperatures dip below the freezing mark.

Dave says he rarely has trouble recruiting volunteers and some of his members, like Master Chief Harry Cave, USN (Ret.), are particularly helpful. Chief Cave arrives first on the scene early in the moming to place the traffic cones and hook up cooking equipment.

Dave is also grateful to club members Roy and Debbie DeBoer, who handle virtually all of the "behind the scenes" coordination involved with running these often hectic outdoor parties.

What are the problems associated with tailgating? According to both Dave Farber and Jim Bellina, parents' club tailgate parking in Annapohs continues to be an issue. At this time no group reserved parking is designated for parent clubs. Jim remarked, "We deal with it by meeting at a local grocery store parking lot at zero dark thirty and caravanning in."

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Dave says he looks forward to collaborating with other local groups like NAPC of MD and NVA to sponsor tailgates together. He would also like to invite any parent club visiting the home games to get in on the act at Memorial Stadium and join the New Jersey crew right on the spot by flipping some burgers and pouring a few sodas for the mids!

The North Carolina Parents' Club is famous for their "southern style" tailgate barbecues complete with Cheerwine, a non-alcoholic carbonated beverage and plenty of 'Nana Pudding (short for banana pudding with 'nilla' wafers.

Laura Kennerly, president of the club, elaborated "When we say barbecues, we don't mean weenies, hamburgers, or sausages heated on a little grill and served on a cold bun. No, we mean pork barbecue that requires nine hours of careful cooking and tending to ensure it is juicy and tender. All of the cooking is done right there at the stadium on game day. The aroma makes the most hardened Tailgating southern style窶年orth Carolina Parent's Club Yankees salivate and frown at those weenies and cow patties!"

Laura and her husband, Rob, both Laura wrote "Navy is rich with traagree that tailgating creates a sense of dition. Each year those traditions are family with people you have not known handed down to those who follow. We before. They explained that the experi- intend to do the same, hoping our curence provides a common bond, a rent tradition will not fade away. This heritage, and a sense of hometown year we have at least one volunteer pride that is shared throughout the family from each of the four classes. state. Laura remarked, "Half the fun of Each has vowed to continue the event tailgates is the way-too-numerous plan- and each will be well trained by the ning dinners the parents have. What a time they take command. Last year, great excuse to rendezvous at a conven- over 150 people sampled a little North ient restaurant, sit, eat, and talk for Carolina love. We hope that number hours. Sometimes, we even discuss continues to grow." j> the tailgate!"

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January 15-28, 2004 (T.P. Gohagan & Co.)—Thirteen-day program to the seventh continent including ten-day voyage aboard the M.V ANDREA and three nights in Buenos Aires. Land on Antarctica and explore icebergs, penguin colonies, and an abundance of wildlife. On board naturalists, (from $4,295 plus air) Italian Alps Escapade

February 19-26, 2004 (Alumni Holidays Inc.)—Stay in the Aosta Valley at the Hotel Europe and take day trips out to Mont Blanc, the Matterhorn, Asti and MQan, or explore %< on your own. Ski option available. ($1,195 plus air)

Village Life Along the W a t e r w a y s of Holland & Belgium (Joint A c a d e m y Travel)

April 9-17, 2004 (T.P. Gohagan & Co.)—-See the beauty and history of Holland in full spring bloom. Cruise aboard thefive-starM.V. KATHARINA along the canals andriversof the low countr)', visiting Amsterdam, Bruges, Delft, Middleburg, Antwerp, and Zierikzee. (from $2,595 with air) D-Day R e m e m b e r e d — T h e Liberation of Europe 60 Years Later (Joint A c a d e m y Travel)

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May 5-21, 2004 (Alumni Holidays Inc.)—^The ultimate European river cruise to explore the history and beauty of Holland, Germany, Austria, the Slovak Republic, and Hungary. Includes all excursions and great historical tours, (from $3,395 plus air) Journey through Britain

June 2004, 16 days (Odysseys Unlimited)—A great in depth tour including all the highlights of Britain, combined widi independent time to explore. From cosmopolitan London to rural M tj^^i»j South Wales, from the Legendary Lake District to gracious Edinburgh, medieval York to regal Berkshire. Includes all tours and great special feamres. (from $2,995 with air)

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May 11-19, 2004 (Alumni Holidays Inc.)—The newest Irish ACA destination by popular request.

Visits Kilkenny, Wexford, Waterford (including the factory!), Cashel Rock, Cahir Castie, Jerpoint Abbey and Dublin and more. See the famous Book of Kells and trace Irish heritage. ($1,795 plus air) Classic Italy and the D a l m a t i a n Coast

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war, brought home by the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. As president of the Naval War College, Admiral Rempt believed he needed to get the staff, faculty, and students thinking about the Terror War. Midshipman Rodney P. "Admiral Rempt was very cool in his demeanor, but withRempt in dress whites out hesitation he struck a chord when he began to talk about how this was a 'Terror War' and not just a war on terrorism," nyone who has had the opportunity to either work said Dr. Alberto Coll, Dean of the Center for Naval Warfare with or for Vice Admiral Rodney P. Rempt '66 will Studies. "The term terror war implies that a war has been probably agree that the above quotation pretty much going on for awhile. Admiral Rempt was quick to see with the sums up this person. There are only two sides to attacks in the past decades on our embassies, citizens, and effective leaders like the new Superintendent of the United warship, that this was another in a series of these battles."

States Naval Academy. In the case of Admiral Rempt, the two Just like every single member of the Armed Forces, sides are easily distinguishable. There is a personal side and Admiral Rempt wanted to contribute. In Newport, Rempt there is a business side. At times the two will mix and at other found a community that was ready to follow his lead. times the two will not. However, it is highly likely that during "It was important for Admiral Rempt to change the thinking his tour as Superintendent, the Naval Academy family will a bit in Newport. Instead of debating issues, he wanted the come to see and know both sides of Vice Admiral Rod Rempt. Newport team to work together to come up with results that One person who knows all about the personal side of could have an immediate impact on how this nation fights the Admiral Rempt is his Naval Academy roommate and longtime Terror War," said Coll. "The Newport Papers did just that."

The Newport Papers are policy analyses that consider curfriend, retired Navy Vice Admiral Michael D. Haskins '66.

"AS a midshipman. Rod Rempt would have dropped every- rent issues of particular interest to national leaders, scholars, thing to come to the assistance of a fellow midshipman in trou- and analysts. The post-September 11th expanded version ble. He is a person who cares deeply about people, and if there looked at the big thoughts associated with ensuring our national strategy was in sync with our political objectives and is a problem and he can help, he does something about it."

According to Haskins, he saw this personal touch while that our military actions could achieve those objectives.

"As a junior officer, I came to realize that in the Vietnam Rempt was in command of BUNKER HILL ( C G - 5 2 ) .

"He was required to take the ship from its old home port in War our national strategy and our military strategy were not in the U.S. to its new one in Japan. This meant that all the Sailors sync. Later on as a student at the Naval War College from and their families had to move across the world. I can not tell 1986-1987, it became clear that the way the mihtary was you how much attention to detail he gave to make sure that the employed could not achieve the political objectives estabfamilies were well taken care of when they arrived. He spent lished for that war," said Rempt. "I wanted to ensure the Naval War College employed its superb intellectual capabiha lot of his time and energy on the families and his Sailors."

In his most recent tour as president of the Naval War College, ties to inform our Navy and national leadership on how the world events led to the Newport community getting to know the means of fighting the Terror War had to fit the political objectives of the war." other side—the business side—of Admiral Rempt first.

Rempt arrived in Newport on 22 August 2001. Less than In addition to the Newport Papers, the business side of three weeks later, while still unpacking boxes in the basement Rempt was also overseeing the significant redirection of the of his quarters, Rempt watched on a makeshift television as the planes crashed into the World Trade Center.

"I got a call pretty quickly from Admiral Rempt," explains Retired Navy Rear Admiral Barbara McGann, who was Provost of the War College at the time. "He knew what the attacks meant, not just for the world, but for the Newport community. He asked if my family (in the DC area) was safe and as soon as I assured him that they were, he got to work on charting a new course for the Naval War College."

Immediately following the attacks on September 11th, Admiral Rempt began referring to this latest act of terrorism as another in a history of battles that America had been engaged in over the past 15 years. According to Rempt, Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie Scotland, the Marine barracks in Lebanon, the Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia, the African Twenty midshipmen from the Class of 1966 receive leadership awards during a embassies, and COLE ( D D G - 6 7 ) were battles in a new kind of dress parade in June, 1966. Midshipman Rempt is fifth from the left "Effective leadership is the only competitive advantage that will endure.

That's because leadership has two sides—what a person is (character) and what a person does (competence)." —Stephen R. Covey

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Naval War College's war gaming operations. The College's War Gaming Department had been an integral part of the Naval War College since 1887, including significant support to both World Wars.

The War Gaming Department's current director. Dr. Kenneth Watman, said Admiral Rempt realized there was an opportunity for them to make an impact similar to those in the past.

"In the past, war games have been vehicles used by the military for generating, testing, and debating strategic and operational concepts," said Watman. "After September 11th, it made perfect sense to accommodate first-responders into what we do here in Newport. Admiral Rempt told us to make a serious commitment. We did, and the results have been far beyond what we could have imagined."

Since November 2001, the Naval War College's War Gaining Department has conducted hundreds of war games, including events with the leaders of the New York Police and Fire Departments, the State of Rhode Island, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Indeed, following September 11th, the expanded research efforts at the Naval War College showcased the business side of Admiral Rempt. It was through the other stated mission of the College, education, that Newport first came to see the personal side of Rempt.

According to Fred P. Moosally '66, an Academy classmate of Rempt's, and the current president of Lockheed Martin's Maritime Systems and Sensors business, education is a field that brings out the best in the new Superintendent.

"He is a natural when it comes to passing his wisdom on to those he is charged with leading. Admiral Rempt understands that leadership is about people and not things. That is why he is the perfect role model for any prospective or commissioned officer," said Moosally.

Staff members in Newport saw firsthand how Rempt got personally involved with the students.

"The Naval War College's primary mission is to educate the future leaders of this country in the profession of arms. After September 11th, we pretty much had a very ticked off faculty and student body who were ready to exchange their school duties for a set of orders overseas," said Navy Captain Richard Suttie, who served as executive assistant to Admiral Rempt. "It was important for Admiral Rempt to make sure that the students stayed focused on two things while they were here: their studies and their famihes. He knew that a lot of students would be fighting this war in the weeks, months, and years ahead—therefore he made sure that there was plenty of quality family time in their schedule. Everyone saw their families over the holidays."

"When a world crisis hits, it can be tough for students to expend a lot of energy on schoolwork," said Dr. Charles Neimeyer, then Dean of Academics at the Naval War College.

"In our case. Admiral Rempt told us to not shy away from what was happening and to incorporate the Terror War into the course work. We added electives about terrorism, and we talked a lot more about how America is viewed by the rest of the world."

Whether it will be the personal or business side that the Naval Academy sees first, Haskins agrees that the Naval Academy will not only see both sides, but they will be extremely satisfied with their new Superintendent.

"The Naval Academy family has a good reason to be excited about their new Superintendent. He is the best possible

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leader for the job," Moosally concurs.

"Admiral Rempt has the ability to energize a large group of people.

His immense energy will be contagious at the Naval Academy," said Moosally.

Perhaps Dr. Jim Miskel, associate dean of academics for graduate development at the Naval War College, said it best when he acknowledged that the Naval Academy is in good hands. "Admiral Rempt is an educator who knows how to bring a team together to accomplish a mission.

He is all business—in a personal way." -t Regimental Commander Rodney P. Rempt, Naval Academy Class of 1966

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Command

By Commander Doug Denneny '84 "Every young officer who is worth his salt looks forward eagerly to his first command, whether it be a destroyer, a minesweeper, a submarine, a PT, or an auxiliaiy. There is a tremendous thrill in taking over your first ship." —Captain Harley F. Cope '20 in the original edition of Command at Sea, 1943. As quoted in Command at Sea, Fifth Edition, Naval Institute Press, Stavridis and Mack, 1999.

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aptain Cope's words are as true today as they were in 1943. The Class of 2003 is already thinking of the possibility that someday they will be selected to "command." If they are, they will benefit from a tradition of training that has done an outstanding job of preparing officers for coimnand.

Alumni may revel in stories of taking over a command with leadership skills learned only at the school of hard knocks. And on-the-job training afforded by numerous operational tours, resulting in the gaining of "wisdom and experience" is the best way to gain the majority of the skills required to be an effective commanding officer. However, the Navy, in an effort not to learn everything "the hard way," now orders prospective commanding officers to follow a formaUzed CO training track.

For example, prospective aviation XO/COs (aviation officers fleet up from the XO billet to the CO billet) attend six different training courses before assuming command.

All warfare communities attend some form of platformspecific training at bases around the country. Aviators first attend a refresher syllabus in the Fleet Replacement Squadron to give them mandatory training in their aircraft type. Aviation commanding officers must be the best aviators in their ready room; just as ship and submarine captains have to be the finest ship drivers and tacticians.

Prospective COs (PCOs) attend a two-week command leadership course taught at Newport, RI. This course is part of a new leadership continuum, a training concept that teaches leadership to enlisted and officers at different points in their careers. At the CO's course, PCOs from different communities interrelate, swap leadership stories, and learn from their instructors and each other. Many say this is the best leadership course they have attended.

PCOs undergo a thorough study of many aspects of command leadership during this course. One of the highlights is a field trip to Great Lakes, IL, where PCOs observe Boot Camp.

During the second week, PCO's spouses are invited to travel to Newport and undergo PCO spouse training. (Many COs didn't think their spouses were trainable, but, miracles never cease). Some of the courses are taught together, others are taught separately. Couples actually prepare a "joint command tour charter" where they make a contract to have a more effective command tour—together. One of the common bullets presented on this joint power point presentation is "I promise to try to get home on time when nothing is going on."

Aviation PCOs attend a one-week command aviation safety course at the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterrey, CA. They learn about aviation safety issues, and gain tools that will help mitigate the mishap rates in their commands.

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Most aviators also attend a one-week command legal course, a one-week AirPac or AirLant pre-command course (once again with spouses), a three-week battle group training course at either TacTraGruLant or TacTraGruPac, and finally, a senior aviator refresher course at Naval Strike Air Warfare Center in Fallon, NV. At the end of this approximately six month track, the freshly minted aviation XOs report to their squadrons and begin the second best job in naval aviation. After approximately 15 months of seasoning, the XOs relieve the COs and assume command of the same squadron. The aviation community is the only community that "fleets up" its XOs to the CO position. This process is highly regarded in the aviation community and many discussions of its merits occur during the command leadership course at Newport.

In the Surface Warfare Community, a new, revolutionary concept is being tested that directly affects the challenges presented to its commanding officers and crews. It is referred to as "Sea Swap." As the name implies, two crews swap out ships of the same class. One ship stays in their mutual homeport, while the other is forward deployed.

HiGGiNS (DDG-76), a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, commanded by Commander Mike Gilday '85, and BENFOLD (DDG-65), most recently undertook this experiment. The crew of HiGGlNS stepped off her in Singapore in April at the end of their deployment, flew to San Diego, and manned BENFOLD sitting pierside in San Diego. HIGGINS is now at sea, with the former BENFOLD crew aboard. This will ultimately keep HIGGINS forward deployed for 18 months, eliminating transit time to her homeport and back. It will also present numerous unexpected challenges to both commanding officers.

The submarine community has had Blue and Gold crews on their Ballistic Missile Submarines for decades; the difference between this and Sea Swap is that the Surface Community is swapping out entire ships, not just crews. It will be interesting to see if the Sea Swap program will become an accepted way of doing business with a shrinking surface force.

The Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Vem Clark, inscribes a note in the front jacket of a copy of Command at Sea that is given to each PCO at Newport. The note reads, "You are about to embark on the most challenging jobs in your naval career—command. Your success in command will be determined by two factors: accomplishment of the mission and the growth and development of your people. Stay sharp and be proud." The commanding officers of HIGGINS, BENFOLD, and their peers are serving proudly—like the generations before that were given the honor and privilege of being in command.

The Captain carried them all. For him, there was no fixed watch, no time set aside when he was free to relax and, if he could, to sleep. He was strong, calm, uncomplaining, and wonderfully dependable. That was the sort of captain to have.

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By Ginger M. Doyel

LASS OF 1 9 0 7 Part II: When Summer Ended and School Began

TJoc United States Naval Academy: 16 September 1903

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n was quiet as the Officer of the Day made his rounds on the Yard after dark. This silence was to be expected, however, as the upperclassmen would not return for the fall term for another two weeks.

Suddenly, he heard a window being raised at Mrs. Kealy's house, near present day Porter Row. The officer turned his head to discover Mrs. Kealy aiming at him with a revolver!

Heart pounding, he darted behind a tree just before she fired, then escaped under the cover of night.

Meanwhile, across the Yard members of the Class of 1907 slept soundly after an exhausting day of Plebe Summer. This article is the second of two that celebrates members of the Class of 1907. It explores what surprising events shaped the latter part of their Plebe Summer, and what happened once classes resumed in October.

An Eventful End to Plebe Summer, 1903 Members of the Class of 1907 arrived at the Academy just in time to witness the climax of its battle with Mrs. Kate C. Kealy. For over a year, the tragic widow had fought the U.S. Government for her home, which was to be razed and replaced by new officers' quarters. Mrs. Kealy demanded financial compensation for her homeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a logical request if it was hers.

Unfortunately it was not. Its rightful owner was John Mulhall, who received the property when Mrs. Kealy's husband died without a will in 1892.

Mr. Mulhall later bought the house as well, and the government paid him when it was confiscated for the Naval Academy's use. Mrs. Kealy, however, still considered it hers and refused to move. She threatened to shoot anyone who laid hands on the house including the County Sheriff! Even those

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who came close risked being hit by heavy china, or vUe epithets at the very least.

By mid September, officials could wait no longer. Mrs. Kealy had to move so that progress could be made on the new quarters. At that point her water was cut off, and guards were placed at the only nearby water spigot. Guards also stood watch at the Academy's gate with orders not to let Mrs. Kealy return if she left the grounds for supplies, which she never did!

Instead, she carefully rationed $90 worth of canned goods and collected water in vats outside "her" home during rainstorms.

However, once the academic year began, Mrs. Kealy admitted defeat. On 6 October she asked to see her friend Chief of Police T Brown. Mrs. Kealy refused to speak or negotiate with anyone else including reporters, and denied ever having attacked anyone with a frying pan.

After meeting several times with Chief Brown, Mrs. Kealy consented to move. The Chief failed to find local accommodations for her, and she finally took refuge in a dwelling next door to the Convent enclosure of the Sisters of Notre Dame in Annapolis, commonly known as the "Richard Carvel House."

The convent earned this nickname because Winston Churchill 1894 frequented there as a midshipman to develop his 1899 bestseller Richard Carvel.

Several members of the Class of 1907 left the Academy at about the same time as Mrs. Kealyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;some under quite unusual circumstances. Duncan Douglas, for example, had passed the Academy's academic entrance exam with flying colors.

He thrived athletically during Plebe Summer, and was well liked by his classmates. All seemed to be going well for the handsome Plebe until an informant shattered his masquerade.

Although Douglas claimed to be 18 years old when he took the Academy's entrance exam, he was really 26! Before becoming a Plebe, Douglas had already graduated from Yale University, studied law at Albany University, and passed the New York State Bar. According to the Evening Capital, Douglas left the Academy with tears in his eyes and declared that his dismissal had "changed the whole current of his life."

Fourth Class Midshipman Hugh Fry of North Carolina also left under unusual circumstances. He severely wounded a mess hall waiter by hurling a glass at his head and was confined to SANTEE for two months. Upon being dismissed in September he vowed, "You'll hear from me again!"

Most upperclassmen returned to the Academy on 30 September shortly after Midshipman Fry was dismissed.

However, 15 came on 20 August to retake the physical and mental exams that they failed before Summer Cruise. Their early return had at least two unpleasant impacts on the Class of 1907.

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First, the Plebes had to forfeit one of their greatest pleasures: strolling along "Lover's Lane" on Sunday afternoons.

There, along the beautiful central part of the grounds, they had spent time with lady friends and others throughout the summer. Yet once the upperclassmen arrived, the Plebes had to vacate "Lover's Lane" and the nearby benches, which were the sole property of First and Second Classmen.

The upperclassmen's return also brought hazing back to the institution, especially the infamous "number 16." "Number 16" required Plebes to stand with their heels together, place their hands on their hips, bend their knees until their bodies almost reached the ground, then rise again. Fourth Classman Richard Galloway fainted after being forced to do the movement 194 times and was hospitalized for treatment.

Although the 15 upperclassmen denied that any "hazing" was occurring, this was simply because hazing had been renamed "running."

Hazing at the Academy continued to make local headlines when former Midshipman Harry Craven came to town on 27 September. Two years prior, Mr. Craven became mentally ill shortly after passing his entrance exam to the Academy. On 27 September he escaped from the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Washington, DC. He came to Annapolis under the hallucination that he was still a midshipman and needed to report to the Academy with the returning upperclassmen on Wednesday.

Officials found Mr. Craven at the Hotel Maryland, escorted him to the Naval Academy Hospital, and peaceably returned him to Washington.

Three days after Mr. Craven's arrival, the upperclassmen returned to join members of the Class of 1907 at the Academy.

Midshipmen enrollment was the highest it had ever been that October, totaling over 650.

Due to this size, the number of companies was increased from four to eight, what had been one battalion became two, and the regiment of midshipmen became a brigade.

With over 300 members, the Class of 1907 made up nearly half of the Brigade. It was by far the institution's largest class ever at that pointâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in more ways than one. One of its members, Horace Dyer, was nearly six feet, five inches tall. His shoe size, like that of other stalwart midshipmen, surprised the Academy's storekeeper. The storekeeper had ordered many shoes in the most common sizes, and a dozen size lO's just to be safe. However, several Plebes required size 11'sâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;almost unheard ofâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;which had to be made to order.

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The Academic Year Despite the ongoing fiasco with Mrs. Kealy and other surprising events, the Academy's academic year began as planned on Thursday, 1 October 1903. Just two days later, the Brigade received a shocking order. The order prohibited members of the Class of 1907 and all other midshipmen from visiting public places in Annapolis; places such as newly opened Carvel Hall, hotels, restaurants, barber shops, opera houses, and confectionary stores except by special permission.

Midshipmen were also forbidden to take afternoon suppers on Saturdays in town, except with relatives or friends.

This strict order had at least one benefit for Plebes: it provided more time to concentrate on class work!

Members of the Class of 1907 took classes from four academic departments in fall 1903: marine engineering and naval construction, English and law, modem languages, and mathematics. Math was clearly the focus as it occupied six of 16 academic periods each week. More than one third of a Plebe's 13 required textbooks pertained to math, including Chauvenet's Geometry, written by former U.S. Naval Academy professor of mathematics and navigation, William Chauvenet.

Plebes studied math six days per week including Saturdays in 1903, taking lessons in algebra, logarithms, geometry, and descriptive geometry. They took classes on English and law four days per week, and studied marine engineering and naval construction three days per week with a focus on mechanical drawing. Bartlett's Mechanical Drawing, written by U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander F.W. Bartlett, was the textbook for this course.

Unlike current Plebes, members of the Class of 1907 were required to take French three days per week during their first term. It is likely that they practiced their French using the "talking machine method," which had been recently tested at the Academy. Naval Academy Professor H. Marion made an interesting prediction about this method in September 1903. "In time" Marion forecasted, talking machine disks "will take the place of text books. Paper backed novels will disappear and instead of reading printed books, the litterateur will only have to put a disk in his talking machine..."

Sessions called "tea parties" were revived to help Plebes with French and other studies. Those doing poorly were (Continued on page 38)

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Clearly, much has changed since 1907 for members of the Fourth Class. This year's Plebes, for example, wUl use just one math textbook instead of five. And while Plebes did not begin classes until October that year, there was little time for them to enjoy the winter holidays. Study hours and recitations were only suspended from 3:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve until evening roll call Christmas Day! Make sure to look in future editions of Shipmate and to visit the Naval Academy Alumni Association's web site www.usna.com for other amusing comparisons between the lives of midshipmen then and now. t ' "Upper Class Moguls Assume Authority Over Lovers' Lane," Evening CapitallS Augasl 1903. ll.'That Number Sixteen," Evening Capital 18 September 1903.

I" "Sees a Bookless Age," Evening Capital 3 September 1903. '^ Annual Register of the United States Naval Academy, 1903-1904 (Washington: Government Printing Office, 1903) 41-5.

forced to attend these special afternoon instruction periods.

Fourth Classmen who were not making sufficient progress were also placed in what was called the "wooden section" until they showed improvement.

In addition to academics, Plebes took part in athletics and practical coursework in 1903. They received 19 types of practical instruction, for a total of 168 drill periods that year.

Those emphasized the most included seamanship (37 periods), steam tactics (24 periods), and believe it or notâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; dancing (19 periods)!

Ginger Doyel is a fourth generation Annapolitan.

History, particularly naval history, has always been of great interest to her. Her grandfathers, father, and uncle are Naval Academy graduates representing the Classes of 1943, 1945, 1968, and 1972. After receiving a degree in leadership studies from the University of Richmond ('01) she lived in Charlottesville, VA. While there she served as a research fellow for the Pew Partnership for Civic Change, illustrated and published a children's book, and began a successful golf art business.

Since June of 2002, she has resided in Annapolis, MD, and is a weekly history columnist for 77?^ Capital newspaper.

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PART II: Bancroft Hall's Center Section, Then and Now

SECOND I RENAISSANCE This article completes a series of two that celebrates Bancroft Hall's Center Section. It explores how Smoke and Memorial Halls have evolved inform and function since 1906.

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magine being one of the first to see Bancroft Hall upon its completion in 1906. Gazing up at the dome you stand in awe of Ernest Flagg's design. From the Rotunda you descend to Recreation Hall where ornate chandeliers conmiand your attention. Next you climb the stairs to Memorial Hall, pause to remove your hat then enter. Its limestone is pristine, its floor brilUant, and the smell of fresh paint permeates the air. It is a sacred space, a reverent space.

Those who visit the Academy today are fortunate to have a similar experience. After one year of construction, Bancroft Hall's Center Section has been restored to its initial grandeur.

The section, including Memorial Hall, Smoke Hall, and the Rotunda, was re-opened on 15 May 2003 and is stunning.

Those who graduated in 1921 wrote what is perhaps the most entertaining song about Smoke Hall that begins, "Sing me a song of tobacco Burning away in Smoke Hall.

Sing of the ashtray piano While spit-kits are hove at the wall Jazz up the vie in the comer, Don't go to Carvel to dine.

Camp here all day Till you hear someone say, "Lay you two bits on the line! " Shift all your cuds to the starboard, Light up your favorite skag.

Fall in you Buzzards and Stripers Buy filthy weed from The Bag. Tho I'm a Red Mike promoter, I'll tell you the truth just the same.

Good times are not found By the tea-fighting hound They're had in the Smoke Hall-o-Fame..."'

Smoke Hall, Then Shortly after its completion. Recreation Hall earned a new name: Smoke Hall, where smoking was one pastime of choice. Members of the Class of 1913 defined Smoke Hall as "a chapel consecrated to Nick o'Teen."' A cartoon in their Lucky Bag reveals that the artist and his classmates also used the space for playing the piano, dancing, and engaging in other good-natured fun.

Amusing "Daily Smoke Hall Scenes," like the one below, also appear in the 1921 Lucky Bag. Not only did Smoke Hall inspire midshipmen's drawings, it also inspired their songs such as "Smoke Hall Blues." Part of this catchy tune reads, "I've got those blue smoke Smoke Hall blues I want to smoke my blues away...

When I get a cold one-o It is down to Smoke Hall then I go, Just to smo-ho-hoke my blues away."

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Members of the Class of 1923 fondly referred to Smoke Hall as the "First Class Club." According to their class survey, 85% of that year's graduates smoked, or in their words, used "the wicked weed."" About the time this survey was conducted, a Smoke Hall tradition began involving a large brass bowl.

Kept at the room's west end, the bowl contained cigarette papers and Bull Durham. The honorable "Keeper of the Bull" was usually a popular, heavy-smoking First Classman.'"

Washington Post columnist Tom McCarthy probably saw "the bowl" when he visited Smoke Hall in 1937. He described the room as where midshipmen went to "get rid of their too

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small collars, lounge around, fool with the piano, and gang up" on songs such a "I Want a Girlâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Just Like the Girl that Married Dear Old Dad." According to the witty journalist, oil portraits of "sour faced old admirals," Bill the Navy Goat, slimankled girls and "Annapolis boys" of another day hung above the room's many pool tables.

Kendall Banning published "Aimapolis Today" one year after McCarthy's visit. It notes some of its functions in the late '30s. Plebes, for instance, met there during Plebe Summer to leam Navy songs ft"om the choirmaster, and chants such as "The Goat is Old and Gnarly" from Second Classmen.

Friday nights brought live enter- Above: Smoke Hall after restorations and tainment to Smoke HaU courtesy of renovations. Right: Smoke Hall 1920s the Academy's dance orchestra, N.A.-IO. N.A.-IO, writes Banning, was a "happy aggregation of drum-thimipers, dingle-dingle-players, saxophonists...and other tooters..." that played "weird modernistic noises in primitive tempos..." Only First Classmen could sit during N.A.-10's concerts; all underclassmen were forced to stand due to hmited seating." Upperclassmen and their dates, called drags, also enjoyed music at Sunday afternoon hops in Smoke Hall.

Since then, the space has served a variety of other purposes. Graduates from the '50s and '60s remember hearing "off Memorial Hall, Then the record speakers" there and enjoying its comfortable furniMemorial Hall was initially designed, as its name suggests, ture.' Others remember it as the meeting place for the Honor as a place for quiet, respectful remembering. Yet by 1907, it Committee and extracurricular clubs or where they checked had already become the site for less appropriate activities. A their baggage before taking their oaths of office. drawing by a member of that year's class shows midshipmen More recent graduates from the '70s, '80s, and '90s, remem- there playing the piano, socializing, and reading. As an interesting side note, outside of Memorial Hall ber taking balh-oom dance classes, particione brave soul is even fishing for hats worn pating in service selection, and receiving by unsuspecting visitors!" their class rings in Smoke Hall.

Fifteen years later. Academy Superintendent Rear Admiral Henry B. Wilson Smoke Hall, Now 1881 took a step to curb such activities in Today, Smoke Hall appears as Ragg iniMemorial Hall. Naval Academy Order No. tially intended it to: simple, elegant, and 49-23 was issued on 31 July 1923, which luminous. Several of its remarkable restorareads: (1) Memorial Hall has long been one tions and renovations are described below. of the honored spots at the Naval Academy First, gone are the room's wooden partiand has served as a source of inspiration to tions that covered much of its limestone all officers, midshipmen, and others who and blocked light from the windows above. have visited it; particularly on account of Smoke Hall's unsightly "dropped" ceiling has also been the many memorials placed there honoring those officers and removed. The ceiling was lowered in the mid 20th century to men of our Navy who have lent distinction by their service to where the room's columns now meet the plaster beams. When country and flag. (2) In order that Memorial Hall will be they pealed back the ceiling, contractors were surprised to restricted only to such gatherings as its atmosphere suggests find that some of the original plaster moldings were fairly its use as a reading room will be discontinued. Recreation Hall intact. They used these to fully restore the others. In addition, is designated for this purpose... they used photographs to acquire chandeliers resembling the Still, however, Memorial Hall continued to be used in an originals that were removed when the ceiling was dropped. inappropriate manner in the coming years. By the '30s it had Neither words nor photographs can convey Smoke become the site for midshipmen's club meetings such as the Hall's grandeur; it must be appreciated in person as must Naval Academy Christian Association and the Quarterdeck Memorial Hall.

Society in 1935. That year Memorial Hall also featured a display of the Art Club's creations during June Week.

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Memorial Hall restored and renovated (Continued from page 41)

June was a particularly busy month for Memorial Hall in the '30s and for much of the 20th century. For it was there that Plebes took their oaths of office. As a member of the Class of 1943 recalls, "We came in at different times and were swomin in Memorial Hall in small groups of twenty or so..." He and his Classmates stood facing the timeless message "Don't Give up the Ship" on the Battle of Lake Erie Flag.

Commodore Oliver Perry hoisted the flag aboard LAWRENCE one hundred days after Captain James Lawrence spoke the words as he lay dying aboard CHESAPEAKE on 1 June 1813.

However, the flag has not always been located in Memorial Hall. It was transferred from Mahan Hall's auditorium in 1924 and initially hung above Memorial Hall's central door. The flag was lowered to its present location in 1960 when Mrs. Webb Jay donated the memorial beneath it to honor her son.

Lieutenant Commander John Louis Mehlig '37.

The door that the memorial and flag cover opened onto the balcony and overlooked Smoke Park. Lost when the Mess Hall was expanded. Smoke Park once served as the site for many midshipmen's social eventsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;as did Memorial Hall.

Members of the Class of 1941 enjoyed being "Kings for a Day" in Memorial Hall on "Second Class Day." There, on about 1 August, they enjoyed a grand dance after a day of recreation in Annapohs.""

At that point. Memorial Hall was also a popular rendezvous for midshipmen and their dragsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;especially for underclassmen on Sundays since Smoke Hall was a "First Class rate."'"'

Those who gathered there, however, would not have seen many of Memorial Hall's current murals.

Charles Robert Patterson completed its first mural in 1932.

Presented to the Academy by Mr. Edward Berwind 1869, it features CONSTITUTION and Java Engagement. Patterson finished other murals in 1936 and 1958 but died before 42

completing the Battle of Lake Erie. Artist Howard French finished this and other murals in 1959, 1960, and 1961.

Graduates from the '60s through the present recall several other ways Memorial Hall has been used. While some remember attending post-graduation Alumni diruiers and retirement ceremonies there, others recall taking ballroom dancing classes and playing its piano.

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Operational losses panel in Memorial Hall

Those who visit Memorial HaU today will not find midshipmen taking ballroom dancing classes there, nor will they find its former piano.

Yet they will discover that its structural integrity has been improved and that its dignity and decorum have been restored.

Like Smoke Hall and the Rotunda, Memorial Hall's limestone has been cleaned and re-pointed, its ceihng has undergone extensive plaster repair and it has been repainted. Its historic Ught fixtures have also been restored and brought up to code. The light fixtures and new skylights give added notice to the room's miu-als, which appear brilliant after careful cleaning as does its wooden floor.

The space's more subtle changes are also noteworthy. Like the Center Section as a whole. Memorial Hall has been upgraded to comply with fire and

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Above: Memorial HaU after restorations and renovations.

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A plaque recognizing the heroism of Commander Wade McClusky '26 at Midway, for example, was relocated from Dahlgren Hall. Those that remain, yet do not fall into the categories of Sacrifice or Valor were "grandfathered" in because of their antiquity and beauty.

Private funding has enabled the restoration of Memorial Hall's dignity and decorum, specifically the Classes of 1954, 1986, and 1995. The Class of '54 supported the refinishing of Memorial Hall's plaques, flags, and paintings. The original Battle of Lake Erie Flag, for instance, is currently being preserved in New York and will most likely be displayed in Preble Hall upon return. Those who graduated in '54 also enabled the development and production of the Operational Losses panels.

Members of the Class of 1986 sponsored and supported the Special Memorials Committee. They also made possible the Rotunda level's computer kiosk, which will provide further information about those memorialized by the Operational Losses panels. Furthermore, '86 graduates supported a video for Memorial HaU's visitors. In addition to providing a brief history of the space, the video will inform visitors of the proper protocol to be observed there.

Lastly, the Class of 1995 made possible the Current Operational Losses panel, which will be replaced and updated annually.

Looking Ahead safety codes and standards. Furthermore speakers, designed to match their surroundings, provide higher quahty acoustics.

WhUe contractors improved Memorial HaU's structural integrity, others restored its dignity and decorum. Crucial to this accomphshment was the Special Memorials Committee chaired by Colonel John Ripley '62, USMC (Ret.).

Comprised of graduates from the '30s through the '80s, the committee identified three categories for memoriaUzation: Service, Sacrifice, and Valor. It was determined that Memorial HaU, as its name indicates, should solely memorialize Naval Academy graduates. As a result, only the categories of Sacrifice and Valor wiU be represented there in the future.

Those recognized for Service will continue to be honored on The Yard in locations such as Alumni Hall.

Valor is exemplified in Memorial Hall by a plaque bearing the names of those awarded Medals of Honor. Nearby, the KUled in Action scroU is a sobering, powerful example of Sacrifice. This scroll, however, does not convey the full breadth of sacrifices made by Naval Academy graduates for their country. Non-hostUe "Line of Duty" Operational Losses are equaUy worthy of memoriaUzation. For this reason, an Operational Losses panel is being erected in Memorial Hall.

The panel will contain the crest of each Class, followed by the Class's Operational Losses. It will bear approximately 3,800 names, each individual's rank and service, and has been designed to allow for about one century of expansion.

While an Operational Losses panel has been added to Memorial Hall, other items have been removed. The Committee's Plaques, Painting, and Memorials Subcommittee inventoried every item in Memorial HaU and the Yard. It categorized each as representing Sacrifice, Service, or Valor. Based on the current clause, the full committee then decided which items should remain, be removed from, or relocated to Memorial Hall.

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In the future, the only functions to take place in Memorial Hall will be those that meet the standards of decorum for the space, which Colonel Ripley rightly refers to as the Naval Academy's "Sisfine Chapel."'" Those who attend such functions will surely be deUghted by its renovations and restorations.

Like Memorial Hall, Bancroft HaU's Center Section as a whole has been restored to its initial grandeur. One feature, however, still appears quite differently than it originally did: the stairs leading from the Rotunda level to Smoke and Memorial Halls. After being thoroughly cleaned, they still bear the indentations made by all who have entered Bancroft HaU since its completion, nearly one century ago. J> ' 1921 Lucky Bag " 1923 Lucky Bag " Leland Lovette, School of the Sea (New York; Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1941) 345. " Kendall Banning, "Annapolis Today" (New York: Funk & Wagnalls Company, 1938)266. ' Interviews with USNA graduates and 1950 Lucky Bag. " Newton Lord Nichols, "Bird's Eye View of Bancroft Hall With the Three Upper Floors Removedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;A Few Phases of the Simple Life Led at the United States Naval Academy," 1907 Lucky Bag. "â&#x20AC;˘ Leland Lovette, School of the Sea (New York: Frederick A. Stokes Company, 1941) 169. "" 1943 Lucky Bag " Interview by Ginger Doyel with Colonel John Ripley Ginger Doyel is a fourth generation Annapolitan. History, particularly naval history, has always been of great interest to her. Her grandfathers, father, and uncle are Naval Academy graduates representing the Classes of 1943, 1945, 1968, and 1972. After receiving a degree in leadership studies from the University of Richmond ('01) she lived in Charlottesville, VA. While there she served as a research fellow for the Pew Partnership for Civic Change, illustrated and published a children's book, and began a successful golf art business.

Since June of 2002, she has resided in Annapolis, MD, and is a weekly history columnist for The Capital newspaper

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''There's no such thing as a bad day when you have a door knob on the inside of the door."

—Commander Paul Galanti '62, USN (Ret.)

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t's about perspective. Tragedy, trauma—they can make or break an individual. Some are destroyed by the experience; some are strengthened. Ask a combat veteran or someone who has lost a child: "How do you get beyond the tragedy? What gives you the inner strength to wake up every day?" They will probably tell you that perspective helps. The hardships they endured enable them to appreciate every day they have.

This year is the 30th anniversary of the homecoming of our Vietnam POWs. For them, perspective is one of the keys to learning what makes them tick as individuals. It is critical to understanding what has enabled them to survive and thrive as vibrant, contributing members of society.

A new exhibit, "Open Doors: Vietnam POWs Thirty Years Later," examines some of these POWs and where they are today. It takes a close look at the perspective they gained in Vietnam and in the 30 years since their celebrated return from Hanoi in the spring of 1973.

Comprised of 30 black-and-white photographic portraits and 30 narrative profiles of 30 former Viemam POWs, this display features nine USNA graduates: Rear Admiral Jeremiah Andrew Denton '47, USN (Ret.); Captain John H. Fellowes '56, USN (Ret.); Commander Paul E. Galanti '62, USN (Ret.); Vice Admiral William P. Lawrence '51, USN (Ret.); Vice Admiral Edward H. Marfin '56, USN (Ret.); The Honorable John S. McCain '58; Captain John Michael McGrath '62, USN

(Ret.); Captain Edwin Arthur Shuman '54, USN (Ret.); and Vice Admiral James Bond Stockdale '47, USN (Ret.).

This exhibit found its origins in the experiences and backgrounds of two 30-something women—^both of whom have close family ties to the Naval Academy. Photographer Jamie Howren Quinn is married to John Rowland Quinn '91, the son of Commander J. Thomas Quinn '62 and the grandson of Rear Admiral John Quinn '28. Author Taylor Baldwin Kiland is the daughter of Captain Ingolf N. Kiland Jr. '59 and the granddaughter of Vice Admiral Ingolf N. Kiland '17.

Childhood friends since the second grade, Taylor and Jamie collaborated as a writer/photographer team in 2000 for a nonprofit organization in San Francisco that conducts outreach to homebound elderly, raising more than $50,000 in one night with an event that showcased a series of black and white portraits and written profiles of the organization's cUents: isolated seniors. They decided they wanted to work together again to tell more stories. But what would be the focus?

When Taylor volunteered for the McCain for President effort in 2000 and met a number of the POWs who were campaigning on behalf of Senator McCain, she was struck by the dearth of information on where these men were 27 years later.

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28 August 2002—Some former Vietnam POWs attend the opening of "Open Doors" at the Museum of History and Art in Coronado, CA

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Where are they Uving now? Are they working or retired? Are they married, widowed or divorced? Are they healthy—physically and emotionally? Are they happy? How do they define health, happinessn and success now—based on what they experienced in Vietnam?

All the media coverage and historical documentation Jamie and Taylor uncovered about Vietnam POWs focused on their time in captivity—how they were captured, what they were fed, if they were tortured, how their families fared in their absence. Surprisingly, the efforts these men and their families made to rebuild their lives personally and professionally had been largely overlooked. Why? This was the longest-held group of POWs in oiu" nation's history and they returned to a country divided over their service and sacrifice. Together, Jamie and Taylor decided to take a closer look at where they were today. These two women were convinced these men had valuable stories to tell and lessons to teach. But who would believe in and support this idea?

In March 2001, they turned to Betty LeMoyne and Cindi MaUnick. Betty is the widow of Rear Admiral Charles LeMoyne, USN (Ret.), and the then-president of the board of directors of the Coronado Historical Association. At the time, Cindi Malinick was the association's executive director (and the wife of Michael Malinick '78. Taylor and Jamie pitched their idea: combine compelling, probing prose with captivating, intimate photographic portraits that capture these men's Uves today. Examine them as husbands, fathers, sons, grandfathers, neighbors, and co-workers. Document their stories both as mihtary heroes and as innately human inspirations to a post-September 11th generation. Demonstrate to younger audiences that it is possible to overcome adversity and to thrive, succeed, and pursue happiness.

Betty and Cindi beheved in this vision, recognized that Coronado (and the larger community of San Diego) was a receptive audience to this content and saw the exhibit as a complement to CHA's mission. Cindi also suggested that the 30th armiversary would provide a good "hook" for the exhibit and could enable CHA to market it as a traveling display.

And so, 18 months later and with $85,000 of their own savings, Taylor and Jamie and CHA debuted "Open Doors: Vietnam POWs Thirty Years Later" in San Diego in August 2002. Under the auspices of CHA, it is now traveling the country for two-plus years.

To date, it has appeared at the Museum of History and Art in Coronado, CA; the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, FL; Hickam Air Force Base in Honolulu; the Marines' Memorial Club in San Francisco; the Union League and the Free Library in Philadelphia; the Army War College in Carhsle, PA; the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, PA; the Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace in Yorba Linda, CA; and the Nauticus National Maritime Center in Norfolk, VA. In addition to the Naval Academy, it is also scheduled to appear at the Stephen Decatur House in Washington, DC; the Naval War College in Newport, RI; and Northwestern University in Chicago. Many more venues are under consideration/negotiation.

"Open Doors" has been featured by Tom Brokaw on his Home of the Brave segment on NBC Nightly News in November 2002. It has attracted the personal attention and support of Ross Perot '58 and The Honorable Anthony Principi '67, Secretary of Veterans Affairs. The women made a personal presentation to Vice President Cheney and the Shipmate, September 2003

Debut of exhibit at the Museum of History and Art in Coronado. C A. on 29 August 2002

exhibit has also begun to gamer significant corporate supporters, including Federal Express, General Motors, The Boeing Company, and TRW Foundation.

"Open Doors: Vietnam POWs Thirty Years Later" is a story of hope, opportunity, and second chances—a testament to the sheer strength of the human spirit and the power of human will. It reinforces the poignant quote made by Paul Galanti '62: "There's no such thing as a bad day when you have a door knob on the inside of the door."

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By Lieutenant Dave Bonfili, USN Photos courtesy of Lieutenant Dave Bonfili, Dept of Political Science, USNA

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enerous support from the USNA Foundationadministered Language Study Abroad Program Gift Fund allowed ten midshipmen and one officer to travel to Russia this summer and participate in an intensive three-week travel and language immersion program organized and administered by the InterContact Institute, a Russian language-studies center based in the city of T'ver. While in T'ver, mids stayed with host families within walking distance of the Institute, which allowed them to practice their Russian at home and to experience the daily routines of Russian families.

During the mornings and early aftemoons.

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cases, improving) Russian-language fluency, the mids and I had the opportunity to visit two of the world's great cities: the country's cultural capital, St. Petersburg, and its political capital, Moscow.

Our trip to St. Petersburg occurred at the end of the celebration held to mark the city's 300th anniversary and at the beginning of a period known as the "White Nights," when, due to the city's location far to the north along the Gulf of Finland, the sun loiters above the horizon for nearly a month and the city's residents stay out to all hours drinking coffee language instruction and making significant strides toward

Lf/r: Taken in T'ver, the city in which we were based. T'ver, known as "Kalinin" under the Soviets, is a town of approximately 500,000 located on the banks of the Volga along the main land route between Moscow and St. Petersburg. This is a snapshot of the group after attending a local symphony production celebrating the birthday of Alexander Pushkin, a famous Russian poet who is known to have visited T'ver Pictured, I in r. MIDN 1/C Patrick O'Brien, MIDN 1/C Andre Jonckheere, MIDN 2/C Peter Joukov, MIDN 1/C John Fletcher, ENS Kirk Prescott, MIDN 1/C Monica Hall, ENS Meredith Pieper, MIDN 1/C Ryan Corcoran, MIDN 1/C David Buck, and MIDN 1/C John Patterson

and socializing with they were divided into neighbors. St. Petersburg two groups (intermediate was home to many of and advanced) and the great writers of the received approximately 19th and 20th century four hours of small group Taken in St. Petersburg along the Neva River with a backdrop of some representative Russian canon (Pushkin, instruction on topics such Right: St. Petersburg architecture. In the front row on the left is Dasha Motorkina (InterContact Dostoevsky, Lermontov, as everyday communicaInstitute guide/translator) Gogol, Nabakov, and tion, functional grammar, Akmatova, to name a few) vocabulary enrichment, and Russian phraseology. In addition to classroom instruction, and during our visit we had the opportunity to visit many sites InterContact provided daily "Area Studies" lectures and/or where these great writers lived and worked. The city is still a local field trips related to various aspects of Russia's social or major center for the performing arts and members of our cultural heritage (history, politics, literature, music, etc.) and group attended everything from plays to operas to ballets in organized guided excursions to Moscow, St. Petersburg, and world famous venues like the Kirov and Bolshoi theatres. the ancient city of Torjok.

As someone with a long-standing interest in Russian politics and culture, I had high hopes for the experiences our group might encounter and for the personal and professional development that might result. Now that we have returned, I am happy to report that our three weeks in Russia represent one of those rare instances in which actual results roundly exceeded even my most optimistic expectations.

In addition to receiving first-rate language instruction and making significant strides toward achieving (or, in some RiglM: Taken in St. Petersburg outside the czars' Winter Palace, the largest of the six buildings which collectively make up the world-famous Hermitage museum (the world's largest museum collection)

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St. Pete is equally famous for its art and architecture, and, in addition to taking tours of the city by foot, bus, and boat, we had the chance to spend significant time at both Petershof and the Hermitage (the former summer and winter palaces of the czars, now open to the public as museums).

While Moscow has a vibrant cultural scene of its own, it is its role as the political and religious epicenter of modem Russia that sets it apart. During our time there, we had the opportunity to tour the Kremlin and St. Basil's, visit the newly reconstructed Cathedral of Christ the Savior, and shop in the famous outdoor bazaar at Ismailovo Park. At one point, we even managed to catch a live performance of Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker" in a large auditorium sometimes used to house Russia's parliament, the Duma (attached to each seat was a device used by members of the Duma to cast their votes). As someone who grew up under the shadow of the Cold War—someone old enough to remember listening to President Reagan refer to the threat from the Soviet's "evil empire" and to Secretary Lehman calling for a 600-ship Navy to defend our interests at sea—I can honestly say I never expected to find myself walking through Lenin's tomb or standing in Red Square staring at a McDonald's and a department store selling Prada.

Despite the exceptionally reasonable program fees assessed by the T'ver InterContact Group, I have no doubt that the total per-student cost of this trip would have prevented many of our best students from participating were it not for the generous support provided by the USNA Foundation through the language study gift fund. Because of the Foundation, we were able to select our students based on performance, potential, and enthusiasm rather than on personal financial resources.

The result was that every student who earned a spot through hard-work and success in the classroom was given the opportunity to travel to Russia and experience its people, culture, and politics first-hand. On behalf of the 11 members of the Naval Academy community who participated in this summer's LSAP trip to Russia, I would like to personally thank the Foundation and express the hope that future participants will be able to count on equally generous support in the years to come, ^t Lieutenant Bonfili is a submariner and an instructor in the political science department at the United States Naval Academy; he had the good fortune to accompany a group of ten midshipmen on a three week, USNA Foundationsupported trip to Russia earlier this summer

achieving.. .Russian-language fluency, the mids and I had the opportunit)^ to visit two of the world's great cities.

The Itinerary Russia Trip Taken in St. Petersburg outside the Russian Museum, the city's second largest museum. The Russian Museum houses the second largest collection of Russian and Soviet art in the world (the largest is located in Moscow)

Personally, as an instructor in the Naval Academy's political science department, I was particularly grateful for the opportunity to interact with several Russian colleagues in T'ver who presented lectures on the history of Russian politics and generously took the time to answer my many questions. Equally helpful in developing my understanding of political and social life in Russia during the last cenmry were my numerous conversations with everyday citizens about their experiences and our visits to numerous museums chronicling Ufe before, during, and after the Soviet regime.

The days of the Cold War may be rapidly receding but there is no doubt that the strategic relationship between the United States and Russia is of immense and continuing importance.

Russia continues to maintain a large blue-water Navy and to be a vital partner in the current war on terror and the worldwide effort to limit the development and dissemination of weapons of mass destruction. As much as our new found language skills benefit us as individuals, I think an equally strong case can be made for the sense in which they are real assets to us as citizens and as officers leading today's Sailors and Marines. Maintaining and strengthening our ties with Russia—nurturing our familiarity with the country, our understanding of its people and culture, and our ability to use its language—is as vital to our security today as it has ever been.

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27 May—Arrive in Moscow (met at airport by InterContact staff who arranged for transportation to T'ver, coordinated introductions to host families, and provided an initial information packet and evening orientation session at the InterContact Group offices) 28-30 May—Classroom instruction (consisting generally of two 90-minute language lessons, a moming tea, a midday lunch break, an aftemoon lecture on politics, literature, or culture, and, occasionally, an additional evening activity such as a trip to the symphony, theatre or ballet) 30 May-1 June—Moscow visit (tours of the Kremlin, St. Basil's, Russian History Museum, Tretyakov Gallery, Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Lenin's Tomb, Red Square, Ismailovo Park; attendance at Moscow ballet performance of "The Nutcracker;" etc.)

2-4 June—Classroom instruction (see description above) 5-8 June—St. Petersburg visit (bus and boat tours of city, visits to Hermitage, Petershof, Russia State Museum, Pushkin, and Akmatova apartment museums; attendance at St. Petersburg Opera performance of "Der Fleidermaus" and Russia Ballet performance of "Giselle;" etc.)

9-13 June—Classroom instruction (see description above) 14 June—Torjok visit (guided tour of this ancient city and catered picnic lunch) 15 June—Pack-out day 16 June—Depart for U.S. 47

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COMPETITORS ON THE TRACK brothers in ^rms in the^efoice of the ^A(ation

By Captain Gordon I. Peterson '68, US Navy (Retired), USNA

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ecades later, recollections of hard-fought contests tide of competition in Navy's favor during the niid-1970s, but still radiate a special intensity to veterans of Army- his fondest memory is a gesture by teammate Steve Gilmore Navy track and field competitions. "As is often the '74 during the two-mile run in his senior year. case," said Army half-miler Greg Camp USMA '68, "With the help of our other teammates, Stevie and I ran to "a great challenge often brings out the best in each of us." the lead and went shoulder to shoulder toward the finish line A small group of Army-Navy track and field alumni gath- for what I hoped would be a reprise of Navy's four-way tie for ered in Washington, DC, in early July for the first of what is first in the 1967 cross country meet with Army," he related. hoped will be an annual reunion dinner. Camp's business trip "Without notice, Steve stepped back five yards short of the to the nation's capital from Georgia, where he serves on the finish line to allow me to win during my final race against staff of the National Infantry Foundation, sparked the effort to Army—it was one of the most gracious gestures I have ever meet on short notice. Seven Navy and four Army former seen in athletic competition." "thinclads" attended the initial gathering, drawn from teams Monahan's reference to Navy's 21-35 win over Army's harof the 1960s and early 1970s. riers in 1967 remains a standout for Dare and Navy teammate For most participants, the occasion provided the first Ron Knode '68, a middle-distance runner and long-time competitor against Greg Camp dating to their high school years in opportunity to leam the opposition's point of view.

"It was particularly memorable to hear from several Army the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. Dare and Knode runners about their perceptions of us during those linked arms with teammates Dave Wallace '68 and Chip Foulsham '68 to cross the finish line in a four-way tie for first. competitions," said Navy distance man Jim Dare '68.

Inevitably, it seemed, conversation turned to remarkable Dare is still amazed by the feat. record-setting performances that often decided the outcome of "We were flush from our third-place finish in the IC4As the a meet. "Cadets Down Tars 78-76" proclaimed the Sunday week before," said Dare of the 1967 cross country meet, "but morning's Baltimore Sun newspaper on 5 June 1966. Army we could never be sure which cadet would turn in a record yearling Lee Outlaw USMA '68, now a member of the performance when we competed."

Logistics Management Institute in Washington, DC, placed Camp agreed, pointing to the results of the 1967 Army-Navy first in the triple jump—the last of 18 events—to win the meet indoor track meet at the Field House at West Point. In that memat the Naval Academy's old Thompson Field on his fourth and orable encounter, a stress fracture sidelined Army's distance final attempt with a leap of 47 feet 9-1/2 inches. Moments great, Jimmy Wamer USMA '67. Junior Bob McDonald '68 and before Outlaw's remarkable effort, a win in the mile relay had Navy star Buzz Lawlor USMA '67 went to the line knowing it positioned Navy for a victory if it could retain its first-place would take a new Field House record to win the race. Lawlor hold in the triple jump, but it was not to be. held on to an early lead, but, as the Army Cinder News reported, "The jubilant Cadets tossed him [Outlaw] into the waters of "Mac electrified the crowd with a 56 second last quarter, winning the race in 4:04.5. Lawlor's time, his personal best, was 4:06.4."

Spa Creek," reported the Associated Press at the time.

Army and Navy competitors all turned in record-setting Army sprinter Jim Jenkins USMA '66 recalled that the 440performances that day. Two Army records, two Field House yard relay, the first event of the day, also played a critical role in the outcome of the 1966 outdoor meet. "Army won the records, and five meet records were broken.

Years later, former Army Chaplain James D. Ford, cited Heptagonal Championship that year," he recalled, "but, as usual, we had been defeated in the individual sprinting events and 440 McDonald's performance in a sermon when he served as chaprelay. By the time I passed the baton to Bob Ramsay USMA '66 lain for the U.S. House of Representatives—as an example of for thefinalleg of the relay at Annapolis, however, we had a 10- the power of just one person to make a difference in life.

"Because of the heroics of Bob McDonald, 17 cadets did yard lead—enough so that Navy's Tom PaLkie '68 could not catch Bob. We set an their personal record academy and meet in that one track record of 41.2 seconds meet," Ford related in that stood for ten years." a letter to Camp in Navy followed in 41.5.

1987. "It was the In all, six meet records single-most incredible were broken and one event I ever witnessed." tied during the 1966 July's dinner also ' outdoor competition. provided an opportunity • for each attendee to • Navy distance rundescribe their experiner Bob Monahan '72, ences following grada recipient of four "Nuation—combat duty stars" for victories Eleven Army-Navy cross country and track alumni gathered in Washington, DC, in July to share of past competitions at their first annual dinner Shown here, from left, are: Gordon in Vietnam, staff over Army, recalled recollections Peterson '68, USNA, Bob Monahan '72, USNA, Nick Lakis '72, USNA, Gil Lucas '68, USNA, assignments in the i the infusion of talent Greg Camp USMA '68, Bob Curran USMA '72. Ron Knode '68, USNA, Lee Outlaw USMA '68.

(Continued on page 50) that helped turn the Lanny Hunt '69, USNA, Jim Dare '68, USNA. and Jim Jenkins USMA '66 Shipmate, Septeinber 2003

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Pentagon, command of units in the field and ships at sea.

Successful careers in and out of uniform were marked by a common calling: "competitors on the track; brothers in arms in the service of the nation," as was stated during the dinner's invocation.

Each participant also recalled with affection the leadership and guidance received at the hands of their long-time coaches at the Academies—Coach Carleton Crowell at Army and Coaches James M. Gehrdes and Al CanteUo at Navy.

It is worth noting that Cantello—still coaching at Navy after nearly four decades—had planned to attend the evening's dinner. Shortly before the engagement, however, the parents of Navy Commander William C. McCool '83, who died on 1 February 2003, over the Southern United States when Space Shuttle COLUMBIA and her crew perished during entry, called and asked to meet with him. "Willy" McCool, the shuttle's commander, was captain of Navy's cross country team during his senior year.

From the July evening's small beginning, the group of Army-Navy track veterans hope to begin a tradition of hosting an annual dinner. Plans are already in motion to arrange a similar event next year, possibly in conjunction with the Army-Navy indoor track meet.

For additional information regarding next year's dinner. Army track and cross country veterans are encouraged to contact Greg Camp (Greg.camp@ldl.net); Navy veterans may contact Gordon Peterson (gpeters621@aol.com). 4^

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By Susan Boland

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s my son's graduation from the Coast Guard Academy, in New London, CT, draws near, I pause to reflect on what I have witnessed. On Induction Day back in July of "99, after I said good-bye to him, I walked directly to the chapel and pleaded with God to watch over my son. My husband worried all that first summer. I started to worry that first semester of classes. As anyone who reads Shipmate knows, "they" can kick you out should your GPA fall under a 2.0. Since that first semester, Brian has consistently fluctuated between a 1.9 and a 2.1.1 have consistently fluctuated between rosary beads and Tylenol P.M. One day early that first semester Brian saw the ocean racing team setting off down the Thames River near the Academy for a weekend on the open ocean. He wanted nothing more than to go with them. Shortly after that, Brian hadfinagledhis way onto the ocean racing team and stayed with it for the four years. My husband. Bookie, and I would drive up to Annapohs to meet him when the races were held there. Going to watch ocean racing is Uke watching submarine races. They cast off early in the moming, and re-appear around four or five that aftemoon. But those evenings Brian was ours, and we could take him out to dinner.

One weekend I sensed considerable unease in my son. He was grapphng with physics II the second time around, and from what Brian shared with us, we gathered he was uncertain of how this would turn out. Bookie's roommate, Scott Krajnik, and his wife. Barb, had invited the three of us to stay at their house in Sevema Park that weekend, and they joined us for dinner at a Mexican restaurant on Saturday night.

During the meal, Brian was quiet, as was I, watching him. But this was okay because Scott was making enough noise for all five of us as he reminisced with Bookie. I sat there and loved Scott for the evening he was giving us. When my husband is with this particular soul mate from the Class of '73, there is a side to him that comes out that is just plain lovely to see. That deep bond of friendship between the two of them—the unabashed love they have for each other—warms all who happen to be with them.

Brian has seen this intermittently over the years. Our wanderings with the Navy haven't allowed us many long evenings over dinner with these good friends. But Brian witnessed it again that evening, as he listened to the tales long gone by, yet so similar to the world in which he was now immersed.

A couple of days after that weekend, Bookie got an email from Brian. In the spare bedroom where Brian had slept, he had spotted one of the blue velvetcovered cases that he knew usually held medals. It was on the floor of the spare room, thrown among some other stuff. Brian had taken a look inside, and saw a Legion of Merit Award. He knew this was a highly coveted award, and not given out frequently. This young cadet was quite impressed. He asked his father, in the email, to tell him what Scott had done to receive such a prestigious award. And why would he just leave it there?

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In his reply, Bookie explained the where and why Scott had received the Legion of Merit in the first paragraph. In the second paragraph. Bookie advised his son never to be too concerned about medals.

The Book has a couple of those medals himself, but his own son didn't L to r: Bookie and Susan Boland, Beth Rowinski, and Brian Boland even know about them.

During the following Christmas leave, over lunch with Brian, I told him about his father's medals. He didn't say much. He listened intently as I spoke, paused for a moment, and then silently nodded his head in acknowledgement—a reaction to information that has increased in my son, the more time he has spent at USCGA. He then told me about how his grades were going—not good, but he hoped that his military ranking would help him out. Brian was now in his third year, but he had never spoken of a mihtary ranking. I asked him what that number was. When he told me, I asked him to please tell his father, as it would mean so much to him.

He said no. "How can I do that, mom? Dad doesn't even talk about his medals."

Over the years, I have lectured both my sons 'til I was blue in the face trying to tell them how to do things right. Bookie has quietly walked through his life—good days and bad days—as a living example to his sons of how to do things right. Just as Scott has done for his daughters. Jack Rush for his children, Howard Sidman for his—the list goes on and on and it covers all those people I have come to know so well as the 16th Company, Class of 1973.

The lessons have been learned. When all is said and done, it is the friendships with which he leaves on that much-longed for graduation day that will serve him best.

The day after graduation, Brian is flying to Florida to attend his best friend's wedding. This bond of friendship will only deepen between the two of them, and the unabashed love they have for each other will warm all who happen to be with them.

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By Les Gable '70, Mike Philbrook '83, and Frank Bendik '90

Enthusiasm trumped common sense for three (3) Alumni attending Blue & Gold Officer training at USNA during the week of 13-18 July 2003.

Background

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ur class of 98 Alumni and parents were being formally trained as BGO's and listening to all the changes at USNA while agreeing "our" class was the last to have a true Plebe experience.

We soon came to appreciate the caliber of midshipman being recruited and selected today for admission to USNA and a new philosophy to "develop and retain" these fine young men and women. Privileges are granted, individually and collectively, for exceptional performance and are rescinded for failure to meet standards.

Positive reinforcement and recognition boost morale and foster a desire to exceed personal and professional expectations. Thus, it was our intent to recognize the Class of '07 with a public display to boost their morale during a very hot Plebe Summer.

Plan The three "perpetrators" decided to constmct and display a "sheet banner" in T-Court for members of the Class of '07 to see during a formation. After all, we had hung sheet banners many times in our day for pep rallies and other special events.

Our poster would read "BGO's SALUTE '07" and consisted of four sheets sewn together at the Tailor Shop.

Despite time constraints and limited "secure" work space, the result was acceptable, but not up to Plebe academic year standards. Nonetheless, it was a remarkable achievement for Alumni with a full daily schedule augmented with evening hours spent at the Officers & Faculty Club.

We made an unauthorized access onto the fourth deck of the fourth wing, found an unoccupied room, and ventured out on the ledge to reconnoiter suitable access points above the main doors of Bancroft. This was a daunting task at 11:30 p.m. With the reconnoiter complete, we amended our original plan to a daring "daytime" launch of the banner after the Plebe regiment marched to Worden Field for an evening parade by the Marine Corps 8th & I Silent Drill Team. Our plan would have them see the banner upon return to Bancroft Hall.

Execution On or about 6:30 p.m., Thursday, 17 July 2003, Seal 52

Team BGO made its way to the ledge above the main entrance to Bancroft and hung the banner. Despite having a combined five engineering degrees among us, we forgot the required ballast at the bottom and it wafted in the light air. Emergency improvisation was required.

We raced to King Hall, procured four milk cartons, filled them with water, and returned to the scene, and secured the ballast. The banner was a beaufiful sight over our shoulders as we repaired to Worden Field and mingled with the spectators.

Mission Failure We retumed to T-Court after the parade to see the reaction as Class '07 marched down Stribling Walk. But alas, the banner was gone! We followed the water trail to the Main Office and asked the Midshipman on duty if he had seen a banner. He said it was there and that the OOD was less than pleased.

We usurped our authority, entered the office, "appropriated" the banner and went back to fourth deck to reinstall our handiwork before the Regiment retumed.

Communications on the Yard are much improved from previous years. A witness on the ground reported that as we were beafing a retreat into the fourth wing, the MOOW was coming out of a third wing window and immediately removed our banner.

A civihzed confrontation with the OOD, a lieutenant who shall remain nameless said he appreciated our spirit and that we could recover our banner the next day at the Commandant's office. We retired to the Officers & Faculty Club to drown our disappointment.

Personal Accountability Our last BGO training event was a briefing from the Commandant of Midshipmen. Our smugness the previous evening had us take digital pictures of our handiwork. We had the picture projected "larger than life" on the screen in our lecture hall for all to see, though we really weren't feeling so cavalier that morning as we "braced" for the inevitable. Most "perps" leave some fingerprint at the scene of the crime and we were no differentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the banner had our class years prominently displayed.

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The "Dant" had his Second Class aide one step behind and a Plebe with a rather large box in tow. The Plebe was dismissed and Colonel Allen explained that there 5 ^'W^^^>^rT^=^T7^W ^-^//?>^ C^Oii had been an "incident" on the Yard last night. He asked the perpetrators to identify themselves.

The "Dant" is an imposing figIjJj^uU'^ '^'UDIO'42J ure and we hesitated before standing. We were directed to report to the front of the lecture hall. Our spirits were buoyed by a standing ovation from the rest of the BGO 'S. class, none of whom would be facing civil charges, expulsion from the BGO program, public humiliation or worse, a "come around" to the Commandant's Office!

IBJuuio^ / t ^L> pita's Colonel Allen retrieved our banner from the box, neatly folded and covered in plastic, and handed it to us. Only then did we catch a slight smile as he reached into his pocket and sUd a "Commandant's Coin" into his palm. He shook our hands while applauding our enthusiasm.

Our joy was short-lived. He then explained the "personal accountability" concept and handed each of us a Conduct INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Report and said ''You're Downl" When Colonel Allen uses Alumni Squash Match 23 this expression with a midshipman, it means a Class-A offense Bailey Banks Biddle 3 and sentencing includes six (6) months loss of leave and libBank One 39 erty (It was difficult explaining to our families that we might Call to Colors 51 not be home until after Christmas.).

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Ishmael's Son is a story about an out of control terrorist and the United States' attempts to counter him and teach him and his nk a lesson. The theme of revenge, retahation, and retribution; of punch and counterpunch by the U.S. and the terrorist, is depressingly famihar to any post-Cold War survivor.

Ishmael's Son opens with a terrorist attack on U.S. sailors at a nightclub in Italy. Retaliation is swift, based on the faulty but deeply held belief that terrorism can be deterred by a cycle of violence. True to form, the individual responsible for the attack, Khaled Hassan, is not deterred and quickly responds

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with an even more brutal attack. The action escalates on each side, with each terrorist attack resulting in a higher body count, and each U.S. response using greater firepower.

The protagonist, Lieutenant Commander Joshua A. Clark, is an officer in the submarine service. He has recently been assigned to the Pentagon staff and becomes intimately involved in planning military strikes against the terrorists.

Lieutenant Commander Joshua Clark must contend with Brigadier General George C. Armstrong, who is no more admirable than his anastrophic namesake, and who apparently believes in shooting first and thinking later, while simultaneously locating and countering the terrorists.

A subplot to the novel involves a Naval Academy Classmate of Clark's, Craig Jones, who is having an affair with an engineer at his corporation. Craig Jones, philanderer, is also Lieutenant Craig Jones, USNR, who must confront what is important in his life as he faces a missile attack on his ship during the gripping climax of the book.

Captain Blish treats his material and his characters with knowledge, sympathy, and respect. He is obviously profoundly familiar with the cultures of the Naval Reserve and the Naval Academy. He unerringly captures the mildly sardonic cynicism of the professional warrior as well as the universal emotions of love, frustration, joy, grief, fear, and rage in deftly drawn vignettes and plausible dialogue. For example, anyone thinking of taking up hang-gliding as a leisure activity should read his description before stepping off the precipice.

Upon reaching the end of the novel, I found myself wanting to know more. Hopefully, this book is just the first in a series of offerings from Nelson, and I will eventually leam the answers to my questions. What happened on MARTIN LUTHER KING? Does Otis "Cowboy" Edwards ever fly for NorthStar Airhnes again? Does Michelle the Man-Eater get her comeuppance?

Will Mrs. Porter, Joshua Clark's muse, eventually become director of Central Intelligence? Who is Ishmael's son?

The author is silent in response to that last question. Unlike other authors who lead off their books with hints at the answer (Melville: "They call me Ishmael", or Uris: "I am Ishmael"), Nelson leaves his readers to work out the answer on their own.

Perhaps we can start to find it in the words of Genesis, Chapter 16, as translated by E.A. Speiser: "Yahweh's angel told her [Hagar, Abraham's concubine], T will make your offspring so numerous that they shall be too many to count.' And Yahweh's angel further said to her, 'You are now with child and shall bear a son; you shall name him Ishmael, for Yahweh has paid heed to your woes. He shall be a wild colt of a man, his hand against everyone, and everyone's hand against him, and in the face of all his kin he shall camp.'" Perhaps Ishmael's son is Everyman and we all can lay claim to a portion of his legacy.

Captain Blish has written a book that is not only an exciting read, but also a cautionary tale—an allegorical fable whose moral highlights the importance of having grown-ups in charge. Grown-ups who understand that you don't ride the cycle of violence merry-go-round; you destroy it. That there is no place in the post September Uth world for tit-for-tat. We can't afford the luxury. The rounds cost more than we are willing to pay. It is not lesson-teaching that is needed, but rather shutting down the course completely. To quote Joshua Clark, "There's valor and then there is valor. It's all a matter of knowing who the enemy is, and what is right."

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Send to Communications Division at comms@usna.com '48: CAPT Richard B. Rubenstein, USNR (Ret.), has been re-elected to the board of governors of the Liberty Memorial Museum, Kansas City's World War I Monument. '62: Lynn A. Brooks is the new president and CEO of Briarwood College. '65: Ronald E. Lodzieski has joined the board of directors of the Olde Towne Medical Center. CAPT Harry A. "Chip" Seymour Jr., USN (Ret.), has been elected to the Hammond-Harwood Association board in Annapolis, MD. John E. Rutkowski is the new resident inspector at the Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station in Oak Harbor, OH. '68: ADM Michael G. Mullen, USN, has been promoted to the rank of four-star admiral and will be the new vice chief of Naval Operations. CAPT Craig G. Honour, USN (Ret.), was appointed chief information officer (CIO) for the Duval County Public School System. '70: CDR James R. Williams, USN (Ret.), is the new chief of Public Works in Lancaster, CA. VADM J. Cutler Dawson Jr., USN, will be the deputy chief of Naval Operations for resources, requirements, and assessments. VADM John J. Grossenbacher, USN, has been nominated to be a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and upon confirmation to become chairman.

Steven S. Reinemund has received the A. Leon Higginbotham Corporate Leadership Award. '71: RADM Ronald A. Route, USN, is the new president. Naval War College, Newport, RI. '72: VADM (Sel) Henry G. Ulrich HI, USN, has been nominated to receive his third star and has a new assignment as commander, Sixth Fleet and commander.

Naval Striking and Support Forces Southern Europe. '73: LCDR Dennis J. Vito, USNR, has been named senior vice president and manager of the Princeton, NJ, office of Syska Hennessy Group. VADM (Sel) Eric T. Olson, USN, has been nominated for promotion to vice admiral. His new assignment is deputy commander of U.S. Special Operations Conunand at MacDill AFB. VADM Gary Roughead, USN, is new commander, Second Fleet. LCDR Andrew J. Pease, USNR, has been appointed to the position of vice president of Worldwide Sales for Broadcom Corporation. '74: Patrick J. Sullivan has been named by Ernst & Young as an outstanding leader of an entrepreneurial company in the New England region. '75: Jeffry D. Bust has been appointed president and CEO of Blue Bird Corporation. Dr. Rickey D. Harwell has earned his doctor of education degree in educational administration at the graduate school at Baylor University. RADM John D. Stufflebeem, USN, is the new director of the programming division, N80, office of the chief of Naval Operations, the Pentagon. RADM John T. Blake, USN, is the new director, operations division, fiscal management development branch, N801, chief of naval operations, the Pentagon. '77: RADM John M. Bird, USN, will be director of J3, Joint Forces Command in Norfolk, VA. RADM Mark W. Kenny, USN, will be deputy director of the submarine warfare division, N77B, chief of naval operations, the Pentagon. '78: LCDR R. William Borchardt, USNR, is the new deputy director of the office of nuclear reactor regulation. Charles E. Jones is the new senior vice president of energy delivery and customer service for FirstEnergy Corporation. CDR Byron F. Shipmate, September 2003

Marchant, USNR, has been named to the board of trustees of George Mason University. Col Arthur J. Athens, USMCR, is the first Lakefield Family Foundation Distinguished Military Professor in Leadership at the Naval Academy. '79: Col Jonathan P. Brazee, USMCR, been appointed president of Lucky Star International, Inc, the marketing and distribution arm of Lucky Star Weaving, LLC, a Thai-based manufacturer of woven polypropylene bags. Lucky Star has been named by the King as one of Thailand's top ten tech companies. '80: CAPT Charles A. Zingler, USN, has taken over N20 in the Pentagon. '81: CAPT Anthony M. Kurta, USN, is the new commander of Destroyer Squadron 24. '84: CDR August H. Hein, USN, is the new commanding officer of the Buffalo Recruiting District. '85: Peter D. Martino will be the chief operations officer in the office of infrastructure protection directorate at the department of homeland security. '89: Dennis C. O'Rourke has been named a partner at Ruskin Moscou Faltischek. '93: LCDR Robert M. Berryman, USNR, is the new NRC resident inspector at Indian Point Three in Buchanan, NY. '94: Juan D. Rodriguez Jr. has been appointed by Colorado Governor Bill Owens to the board of trustees of Adams State College in Alamosa, CO. '96: LT Shannon D. Willits, USNR-TAR, has recently assumed command of Naval Reserve Center, White River Junction, VT Capt Amy E. Bertas, USMC, has been selected by the Blue Angels as the first woman to fly the team's cargo plane, "Fat Albert." '03: ENS Scott A. Long, USNR, has earned a spot on the 2003 Patriot League Men's basketball Academic Honor Roll. ^Âą'

YOUR OFFICIAL CLASS RING MINIATURE AND CLASS CREST IS STILL AVAILABLE

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he U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association is pleased to announce a new partnership opportunity with local businesses in Annapolis and surtounding areas. The new Corporate Membership program will allow area companies to support the Alumni Association and the Academy by joining this new program and enjoying the many benefits it offers. Our goal is to build long-term relationships with the businesses that participate. Each Corporate Membership will have a number of their employees enjoy the benefits of Associate membership in the Alumni Association, plus the company will enjoy many unique opportunities to promote their company and its message to Alumni and their family and friends. This new program will allow the Alumni Association to partner with local businesses who want to show their support for the Association and its mission of support for the Naval Academy and its Alumni body.

For questions about the program, please contact Ms. Linda Lee, Corporate Relations, at 410-263-4448, ext. 140.

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o your best to make it to the annual Halloween Concert at the Naval Academy, one of the most popular performances on the yard and throughout the area which last year drew some 4,000 listeners.

Halloween 2003 will feature works such as "Phantom of the Opera," Bach's famed "Toccata" and "Fugue in D Minor," Samuel Barber's beautiful and serene "Adagio for Strings," the "Addams Family," the "Munsters," and much, much more.

Naval Academy Organist Monte Maxwell will perform on the majestic pipe organ in the chapel. More than 100 midshipmen will be involved with the production that celebrates the triumph of good over evil and All Saint's Day with a Broadway style show featuring lights, smoke, and exciting special effects.

Concerts will take place on 31 October and 1 November at 7:30 p.m. in the main chapel at the Naval Academy. Tickets will go on sale 30 September and can be purchased by caHing the Naval Academy Music and Theater Ticket Office at 410293-TIXS or by going online to the Naval Academy web site.

Children 12 and under are free, but do require a ticket.

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Sawyer Center Theater Colby-Sawyer College New London, NH 4:30 p.m.

Tickets available by writing to Summer Music Associates, PO Box 603, New London, NH 03257; 603-526-8234 Monday, 13 October.

Constitution Boston, MA 11 a.m.

Spruance Hall Naval War College Newport, RI 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, 15 October.

St. Bartholomew's Church Park Avenue and 51st Street, New York, NY 7:30 p.m.

Great music at St. Bartholomew's Church series Tickets available via www.stbarts.org or 212-378-0248 Historical Center Seeks Veterans of Little Known Operation

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he Naval Historical Center and Surface Media Association are seeking Navy Veterans who participated in 1954's Operation Passage to Freedom.

This operation evacuated nearly 300,000 Vietnamese from North Vietnam to the South Vietnam.

As the French fought desperately to retain a foothold in North Vietnam, this operation was conducted by U.S. Navy Task Force 90 under Admiral Lorenzo S. Sabin from his flagship EsTES (AGC-12). TF 90 evacuated refugees from Haiphong, North Vietnam to Saigon, South Vietnam, from 18 August 1954 to 20 May 1955.

The Navy ships involved included 74 Landing Ship Tanks (LSTs), transports, attack cargo ships, and dock landing ships.

Military Sea Transport Service (MSTS) provided an additional 39 transports, supplied and replenished by the Logistics Support Force, Western Pacific, stationed at Danang Bay, South Vietnam.

Fleet medical units and Naval Beach Group I elements helped the refugees encamped ashore at both ends of the transit. By the end of the operation, the Navy had carried to freedom some 293,000 immigrants, many vehicles, and other cargo.

"From the evacuation of North Vietnam in 1954 to the evacuation of Saigon in 1975, U.S. naval operations were crucial in the Vietnam War. The Naval Historical Center wants to make sure the history and heritage of early operations such as Operation Passage to Freedom are preserved," said Dr. William S. Dudley, director, NHC. Dr. Dudley asked that any of those who were among the thousands of sailors who took part in this humanitarian operation, or know someone who did, contact him. Call 202-4332210, email WiUiam.Dudley@navy.mil, or write Dr. Wilham S. Dudley, director. Naval Historical Center, Building 57, Washington, DC 20374. â&#x20AC;˘i'

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MAIL BOAT\ I "Life as a Retired Youngster" he article "Life as a Retired Youngster," on page 31 of the June 2003 Shipmate, has a pivotal word that is improperly used.

Substituting "attiition" for "attribution" fits in much better with the point being made by the author in the fourth paragraph.

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Ed Stevens '54 "USNA's Second Renaissance" enjoyed the articles in the July-August issue about the old Academy but on pages 25-26 Ginger Doyle has a letter from Midshipman Alfred Schanze '08, in which he relates moving from one location to another with "a mirror hung round his neck, a shop jar, and pitcher in one arm..."

I don't have access to the original letter but whoever read it either made a mistake in reading or copying or there was a misprint on publication. I have never heard of a "shop" jar.

However I do know what a "slop" jar was though I'm sure many of the younger folks have no idea. A "slop" jar was a very necessary item before the days of near universal indoor plumbing and it served a most useful purpose.

Those were the "good old days" but thank heavens, midshipmen nor other citizens have to keep slop jars around anymore.

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"A Look at the Class of 1907" i'A Look at the Class of 1907" was a superb article. The three / \ . e n t r a n c e exam questions were especially interesting and led me to wonder how many of today's candidates could answer them. How many of us can name the seas and waterways from Yokohama to St. Louis? In our company we once asked the Plebes a similar question. Sadly most could not list the major oceans and one Plebe could not locate the Atlantic Ocean on an atlas. Well, at least they can surf the web and write emails from their rooms with great skill.

Larry Sutter '91 Washington, D C , SACC our otherwise excellent article ("Career Conference Provides Exceptional Service") omitted a key feature of the Washington, DC, SACC. For the first time, a follow-on career seminar was offered to Service Academy graduates who were 25-to-30 years beyond graduation and transitioning from a military or civiUan career. Forty such graduates of four different Academies attended the three-hour program on 26 April and gave it rave reviews. The seminar was offered at no charge by the Boston-based firm of New Directions, Inc. Jack Wilson '56

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Vietnam Veterans National Memorial and Visitors Center, Angel Fire, N M 87710 y wife, Linda, and I just retumed from several weeks of visiting National Park Service sites and historic places in New Mexico and Arizona. While on our travels, we stopped in Angel Fire, NM, to tour the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Visitors Center. During the 1980s, then President Reagan declared the site a National Landmark. I wish to share with all interested Alumni the information that I learned about this Memorial while on our trip this summer, and especially with those Alunuii who served in the Vietnam War. On 17 July 2003, we drove 30 miles east from Taos, NM, to visit this Memorial. It was a meaningful and interesting two

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hour visit at the Memorial's chapel and museum. The museum is a professional level quality exhibit that chronicled the Vietnam War and its Veterans. The adjacent chapel is an inspirational structure that is tastefully located on a hillside overlooking the valley of the Angel Fire ski resort and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. It is intended as a non-denominational place for contemplation. This entire Memorial is the gift and the work of Dr. Victor Westphall and his family. His son, David, a Marine first lieutenant, died in combat in Vietnam in 1968, and Dr. Westphall completed this memorial to all Veterans in 1971.

The Visitors Center and Museum is free and open to the public at 9 a.m., seven days per week, and the Chapel is open 24 hours daily. The phone number is 505-377-6900. The web site is www.angelfirememorial.com. Angel Fire, NM, can be reached easily by road from Taos or Sante Fe. For those who travel by RV, there are ample RV recreational destinations in the area. Private pilots can land at a 6,000 foot private airport runway across the main road from the Memorial.

To those interested, I recommend a visit if it is convenient to your travel itinerary.

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letters that I receive from readers of Shipmate. I recently received a note from Annual Membership: 0% Life Membership: 0% CDR Jack Wallace, USNR. He had read a short note that I had written about Otto Scherini in the May issue.

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The reference to Otto reminded CDR Wallace of the friendship that had existed between Otto and Jack Wallace's father, CAPT John G. Wallace '42, USN (Ret.), Annual Membership: 0% that started when they were shipmates at Life Membership: 28% the Surface ASW development unit in Key West, FL. VVTien Otto heard of CAPT Corr. Sec'y: Dot Flatley Wallace's death in 2002, he sent flowers Sandpiper Village, Apt. PI 1224 Village Creek Ln., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 and a note remembering his friend when Send news directly to Shipmate. services were held at the Naval Academy.

Otto's son, CAPT Ralph Scherini '76, SC, USN, attended the funeral and Jack Wallace and Ralph Scherini and their families subsequently became good friends.

Annual Membership: 11% CDR Wallace's note also reminded me of Life Membership: 34% my acquaintance with his father About Pres: RADM William O. Snead, USN (Ret.) 1955, I was assigned as the head of the Sec'y: CAPT John A. Moreno, USN (Ret.) Bureau of Ships Electronics Division's 1214 Fifth St., Coronado, CA 92118 Research and Development Division. His h: 619-435-3732 father, John Wallace, was assigned to the A very interesting account appeared in the July division as a liaison with ADM Rickover's issue of the Naval Institute Proceedings entitled nuclear propulsion organization. John, an "Mush Morton and the Buyo Maaru Massacre." excellent naval officer, early in his career The quandary is, are helpless men in the water was the recipient of the Navy Cross for his legitimate targets? Quoting, "Dudley W. performance in SAN FRANCISO during the Morton was an extraordinary man." To which engagements around Guadalcanal. The we all agree! "Morton soon proved to be the division's responsibihty was to assist with spark that energized the entire submarine force." the work on the electronic controls, associWe assisted in the sad duty of deep sixing ated with nuclear propulsion. Wallace had Red Earl's remains in the hundred fathom established an excellent working relationcurve of the Pacific about ten miles west of ship with Rickover's organization窶馬o San Diego. Participating were his son, small feat! Shortly after I had taken over the Charles, daughter-in-law, Josephine Earl, and division, I received a very well-written, grandsons, James and Edward Earl. A portion frank memorandum from John Wallace of Red's remains are also deposited in the describing his working relationship with Naval Academy Columbarium.

ADM Rickover It should have been entitled "how to get along with ADM Rickover." I wish I still had a copy of that memorandum, for as I subsequently Annual Membership: 12% learned, it was right to the point. I suspect Life Membership: 25% that John was also cautioning me "not to upset the apple cart" as I am afraid that I Pres: VADM John B. Colwell, USN (Ret.) had a reputation for being a little too 230 West Galbraith Rd., #1003 Cincinnati, OH 45215 adamant on occasion.

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I remember the last item in the memo was "never mention the AN nomenclature system to ADM Rickover." Again, in the Navy, I guess one's reputation precedes them. I had Annual Membership: 21 % at one time been the chairman of the small Life Membership: 39% tri-service committee that administered the Pres/Acting Sec'y: CAPT Will L Bull, USN (Ret.) AN nomenclature system for communication-electronic equipment even though, at 1725 Oak Ln., McLean, VA 22101 that time, the Bureau of Ships was the sole h: 703-538-5981 holdout against using the system.

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stand against certain changes and my boss could not bear the thought of abandoning the BuShips Electronics Division's nomenclature system—it had given tide to many notable World War 11 systems. Two examples come to mind—the famous SG radar and the TBS voice communication system which most users thought it stood for 'Talk Between Ships."

I did finally prevail and the Bureau of Ships converted to the AN System for new equipment. To the best of my knowledge the AN nomenclature system is still in use.

Just to conclude my one thing leads to another treatise, many of those reading this note probably do not have the vaguest idea what the AN nomenclature system is. First, it is not a stock number but an easy to use system for reference to communicationelectronic equipment. For example, the AN/ARC-1 was an excellent aircraft communication set, that was in use for many years. The three letters indicate the type of equipment, i.e. the A = airborne, the R = type of equipment—"radio" and the C = communication. The number " 1 " meant it was the first of the series. For such equipment today the number is undoubtedly in the hundreds.

In the last Shipmate the loss of our Classmate Bob Weeks was reported. Bob was, of course, entitled to the full military honors of a rear admiral. He, however, had elected to forego the military honors, and in accordance with his wishes, a private inurnment service was held at the Arlington Cemetery on 8 July attended only by members of his immediate family. A memorial reception was held on 2 July at which the Class was represented by Will I. Bull.

Wes Johnson, Ralph Johnson's widow, gave in and decided to sell her lovely home in the Providence area of Annapolis and move to Ginger Cove. She moved in the middle of June and her new address is: Mrs. R.C. Johnson, 3101 River Crecent Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-266-6623.

Now that Wes had moved to Ginger Cove, all of our Classmates and widows hving in the Annapolis area are now resident at Ginger Cove.

RADM Richard H. Lambert, USN (Ret) sent the following news to the USNA Alumni Association: Yesterday's (16 July) Honolulu Star Bulletin, page A14, col. 1, carried notice of the death of LTG Alpha Lyons Bowser Jr., along with a biog. sketch.

The article was written by George K. Kakesako, Star Bulletin, and contributed to by Bob Talmage.

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Sad news was received from Michael Staley, son of Classmate Joseph Jarlathe Staley, regarding the death of his mother: My mother, Anne Atkins Staley, passed away on 18 June.

She was the widow of CAPT Joseph Jarlathe Staley, daughter of CAPT Lew Morton Atkins 1906, sister of CAPT Nevett Brooke Atkins '35, mother of LCDR Joseph Jarlathe Staley '64, and close cousin to RADM Barry Kennedy Atkins '32. She had no shortage of connection to the Navy, the Academy, and Annapolis, with various cousins, uncles, grandparents, and other relatives who were also Alumni.

While it was not completely unexpected, it was not expected right now. It was very peaceful, she was tired and laid down and went to sleep. For the last several years, her memory and mind were not as she would wish them to be, but she remained funny, kind, and the life of the party. She always knew who everyone was, except those that she met recently, and if she did not know, she would fake it.

She reared seven children, including a niece from the age of 12 or so. She had 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She spoke to my father often still, mostly at family gatherings when she would look to the sky and say "Joe, look what you left me here with. The least you could do is come back and take some of the blame," or words to that effect.

She was special, and she will be missed.

It was just her time, I suppose, and I know she was not opposed to going. We, on the other hand, could have waited a little longer.

John F. McGillis' widow, Helena Perram Green McGillis, passed away in May: A memorial service was held on 19 June 2003 in St. John's Chapel, Del Monte, Monterey, CA, for Helena Perram Greene McGillis who passed away on 28 May 2003. She was 87. She was bom in Oklahoma City, OK, on 21 June 1915, the second of three children bom to Arthur H. Greene from London, England, and Nettie Eliza Walton Greene of Thorald, Ontario, Canada. Helena married ENS John R McGillis of Seatde, WA, in 1936.

They raised three children: Gloria, Maryanne, and Johnny.

Helena Perram and John McGilllis spent 30 years of Navy life with tours back and forth from coast to coast. In 1945 before his last Worid War n tour, John and Perram bought a small home in Aptos, CA. They retired to that house in 1964. Their last duty was Mission to

Colombia, three years in Bogota, Colombia, South America.

Helena Perram was a caring, loving parent and grandparent who shared lullabies, stories, rhymes, and bedtime reading. Her good humor and calm demeanor served her well in the hectic military life. She was a popular hostess at the many social events expected of officers' wives. She was a devoted volunteer all of her adult life, helping out with church, school, or Navy service projects. Upon retiring to Aptos, CA, Helena Perram and John enjoyed traveling, gardening, and taking the grandkids to the Santa Cruz beach and boardwalk. They were longtime members of St. John's Chapel, Monterey and active in church life. Helena was predeceased by her husband, John F. McGillis; one brother, Frederick Walton Greene; her son, John Lauchlin McGillis; and one grandson, John E McGillis.

She is survived by her brother. Colonel Arthur H. M. Greene, Canadian Army (Ret.), of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; two daughters; Gloria Mahr Stearns and Maryanne Merritt Sears; one daughter-inlaw, Gail McGillis; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and two great-greatgrandchildren.

Interment was at Santa Cruz Memorial Park, Santa Cmz, CA. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to St. Johns Chapel or St. John's Chapel Episcopal Church Women, 1490 Mark Thomas Dr., Monterey, CA 93940.

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Pres and Sec'y/Treas; B. Gay Jr., USN (Ret.) V.P and Corr. Sec'y: RADM Ed Keats, USN (Ret.) 3704 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218 h: 410-235-3803; f; 410-243-1960 e; edkeats@comcast.net Birthday Greetings In September, the Class salutes Oliver "Pat" Finnegan who becomes 90 on the 16th of the month.

Sad News Dollie Veach Harmer, whose death on 24 March was noted in the July-August issue, was the widow of Richard "Chick" Harmer. She was bom on 6 December 1919 in Vienna, IL, and attended Murray College. She and Chick were married in Cape Girardeau, MO, on 26 December 1939. They had three children and five grandchildren.

Virginia Feineman Taylor Thornhill, widow of David Wooster "Woot" Thornhill who died in 1944, died on 1 April in Alexandria, VA. She was bom on 20 March 1918 in Brooklyn, NY. Her father, Wilbur Feineman, was a naval officer She studied art at the University of California, Berkeley. She and Woot were 61

married in June 1938 in Long Beach, CA, and had two children. After Woot's death she married Daniel Thornhill, then a naval officer on active duty, in 1946 and had one child with him. Her son by Woot is David Wooster Thornhill '63. She had seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Dorothy Vize Mecklenburg, widow of Herman Mecklenburg who died in 2002, died on 28 April in La Jolla, CA. She was bom on 7 May 1916 in Washington. She and Mecky were married on 12 June 1937.

They had five sons. She was buried at Arlington on 19 June.

Get-togethers Phyllis Badger invited Washington area Classmates to a luncheon at her house on Sunday, 15 June. Present, in addition to â&#x20AC;˘Phyllis and her daughter, Susan Rhue, were Ida Mary Detweiler Boyd and Bill Boyd, Poppy and Clagg Claggett, Gwen and Jesse Gay, Ed Keats, Fran and Doyen Klein, Ruth Wordell Packard, Penny Paddock, Louisa Parker, and Marion and Bobo Thomson.

Those Were The Days Bruce Hemphill has provided an account of a portion of his experiences during our European Cruise at the begirming of First Class Year: During the summer of 1934, Lou Ayres and I were sightseeing in London. As we were observing the acoustic wonders of the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral, we met a lovely young lady who, with her mother, was showing the same wonders to her aunt from Paris. You must agree that Lou and I were on our best behavior, because not only did we succeed in introducing ourselves, but we were invited out to their estate at Teddington-on-Thames (a westend suburb of London), where we spent a delightful afternoon.

During the course of the aftemoon Lou took a photograph of the young lady, Yvonne Charerat, and me.

That 69-year-old photo of Bruce and Yvonne adjoins the column.

'35; Coronado, June 2003; Gerri McCormick with Jessica Kelz and her parents, Irene and Jim Kelz. Photo courtesy of the Coronado Eagle

A Sentimental Trip Pat and Johnny Becker went from thenPalm City, FL, residence to Santa Barbara, CA, to attend the 90th birthday party thendaughter, Pamela Jones, gave for him in her home. Among the many family and friends present was their son, John Becker Jr. '68. Then they drove to Fullerton to visit Johnny's USNA roommate, Everett "Steiney" Steinmetz, who lives in Momingside, a retirement community. The adjacent photo of Johnny and Steiny depicts the sparkle the two of them still have.

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Another Longtime Marriage Two years ago, this column expressed the Class' pride in three Classmates' marriages that have avoided death and dissolution since the summer of 1937, the first time we were permitted to marry without the penalty of dismissal from the Navy. Then a fourth became known and was properly acknowledged. Now, a fifth has been revealed.

Mary Clark Brown and Louis Hird were married on 26 July 1937 in Reno, NV. They have three daughters, 12 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. (Yes, 18, according to a note from their daughter, Sally Hird Hughes.) The accompanying photo shows Lou and Mary Clark at their summer place at Big Birch Lake, MN, in June while preparing for a family celebration of their wedding anniversary and Lou's 90th birthday three days later.

Fullerton, CA, May 2003; Johnny Becker and Steiny Steinmetz

Travel And Memories Both Mike Besson and Horace Laird served on ships in the Mediterranean in the years before World War II. They apparently never lost their liking for things European even as the continent changed in the postwar years. Mike married Aase, who is from Denmark, and Horace married Lilo, who is from Germany, as his second wife. Mike, on his more or less annual pilgrimage abroad, called on Lilo, now Horace's widow, in May at her home in Wiesbaden, Germany. There, with his son. Per, who joined him from his home and job in Brazil, the three were captured in the picture below.

Birch Lake, MN. June 2003; I^u and Mary Clark Hiid

Still Involved In Politics Gerri McCormick (widow of John Webster) represented the Coronado Republican Women Federated when she presented their check for $200 to Jessica Kelz, a Coronado Navy Junior, to help subsidize her attendance during the week of 20-29 June at the Congressional Student Leadership Conference in Washington. The Coronado Eagle photo of the participants in the ceremony, published in their issue of 11 June, appears above.

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how best to proceed. "It's very simple," he Annual Membership: 14% said, "Go by either San Francisco or Life Membership: 52% Vladivostok." Court chose the latter He drew a dead horse (an advance in pay), borPres; CAPT William N. Price, USN (Ret.) rowed $100 from a friend, won $100 at Sec'y/Treas; CAPT O.M. Butler, USN (Ret.) poker, and was off. He traveled by collier 1101 S. Arlington Ridge Rd., Arlington, VA 22043 from the Philippines to Vladivostok. There, Acting Sec'y; he stopped for several days to see the town CAPT John H. Carmichael, USN (Ret.) 744 Oglethorpe Ave., St. Simons Island, GA 31522^908 and enjoy the company of a charming young lady from Russia. He then pressed p; 912-638-2830; f; 912-638-0436 on via the Trans-Siberian for the next leg e: jhc36@bellsouth.net home. The rail trip was so long that he From the President As I write this (in early July) the situation learned to say in Russian, "I'm sorry, but I in Iraq is getting a bit messy and at the same don't speak Russian" so fluently that no one time, another "opportunity" for the U.S.A. believed him. The train went to Moscow, is appearing in Liberia. After all, we pretty from there through European countries to much created the current nation. Liberated the coast of France. Then he crossed the slaves from this country were the cadre that Channel to England where he had to get formed the government of the new country. passage money from a bank; his father had It was roughly during the time of President arranged a letter of credit, in time to catch a Monroe, for whom the capital, Monrovia ship for New York. He arrived the day was named. (There is now a Monrovia in before the ship was due to sail and it was a bank holiday. The next day was a rush to Maryland and also in Califomia.) visit the bank, get his passage money, then Can we just send a few thousand U.S. catch the ship before it sailed for New York. troops to Liberia to get rid of the corrupt From New York he caught a train to tyrant, Charles Taylor, and restore democNorfolk and reported for duty. The rather racy to the country? Seems simple, but then bored lieutenant behind the desk asked his how thin can we spread ourselves without name, and when he heard it exclaimed, seriously denigrating our own armed "Court, we didn't expect you back for forces? We have National Guardsmen and another month or so. You're to report to Reservists on active duty for much longer MIT in the fall." than they had expected. Our troops in Iraq In Memorial are there for a long haul. It is to be hoped Hugh Caldwell died on 14 June 2003 at that we will give up trying to do it all alone the Carolina Meadows Nursing Home, and instead get some other countries to join Chapel Hill, NC. Services were held at the us in some of these worthwhile projects. To some, we appear to be an imperial power Nursing Home on 19 June. He will be that is always right and uncaring about the buried this fall in the Rock Creek Cemetery, opinions of others. We could use a little Washington, DC, where he and his wife help. We would gain a little in popularity by have side by side plots. Tita and Hugh were married for 65 years. Her address is: 500 asking for it.

As for Iraq, the clergy is trying to estab- Carotina Meadows Nursing Home 253, Ush an Islamic form of government that Chapel Hill, NC 27517; 919 967-2511. denigrates women and that no American Hugh's Classmates offer their sympathy to woman would want to live under nor would Tita and her daughters, Pamela and Tammy. many of the younger Iraqi women. The Remembrance My career in destroyers did not follow the clergy is selfishly pushing the idea that usual pattem. I spent seven years commisSaddam is alive and will return. I think we sioning and serving in two light cruisers— killed the SOB by one of our two initial air NASHVILLE ( C L - 4 3 ) from 1938 and strikes on two of his underground hideCLEVELAND ( C L - 5 5 ) from 1942. The latter aways. This opinion is based on the fact was an update of the former (Note: My that when we invaded, there was a complete Fifth Fleet fitness report stated that I was absence of command and control—Saddam qualified to command a destroyer.) held all the power personally—and his My first encounter with destroyers was in death left a void that no one could quickly 1940 while NASHVILLE was overhauling at take over the Vallejo, CA, Naval Shipyard.

I was Class News selected to conduct a survey of the bottom After graduation in 1905, ENS Alva Becker "Doc" Court 1905, John Court's of the Golden Gate to locate suitable places father, was assigned to the armored cruiser to mount anti-submarine detection devices.

With several divers and associated gear, we PENNSYLVANIA (later PITTSBURGH) in the Asiatic Fleet. In 1907, Doc received orders embarked in a four pipe destroyer from to report to MIT for a three year course in which to conduct the search. The destroyer naval architecture. He asked his command- fumished a motor launch as a working ing officer, a young lieutenant, for advice platform. I was assigned quarters in the

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captain's sea cabin. (Compared with NASHVILLE, the destroyer was primitive as expected. But she also was a bit messy.)

The first day out, while mooring for our first dive, a cable was wrapped around the starboard strut and propeller—requiring several days to clear. Unfortunately, the compressor intake was near the boat's engine exhaust. Our first divers came up groggy from the exhaust. Once this situation was corrected, the mission was completed without further a due.

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GEARiNG-class, was under constmction but only partially completed—it was moth balled. She was converted to an experimental anti-submarine destroyer and commissioned as DDE-824 in 1949. In 1950,1 was transferred to BASILONE. Her homeport was Norfolk but operated much of 1950 at Key West, working for the Surface ASW Development Detachment and the Fleet Sonar School. Before reporting, I attended the Fleet Sonar School two-week course.

Because of my timing, I took the second week, at sea exercises, first. Each student took turns controlling the attack. When it was my tum, having missed the first week of instmction, one of the instractors helped me setup the computer. When the attack started, I didn't touch the controls and got a hit. (1 was lucky not smart; some of the smarts fumbling with the controls, missed.)

After taking command, the executive officer, Dick Cochran, somewhat skeptical of my destroyer experience, politely suggested he take the conn on leaving and returning by way of the torturous, narrow Key West channel cut through the coral reef. After Dick was detached, I soon got my baptism under fire. It all happened during a night sortie to avoid a hurricane moving northward. My plan was to head southward inshore of the hurricane at high speed to get behind it. Instead, ComNavBase had other plans for BASILONE, to escort a number of small boats that belonged to the many tenant commands on the base. My speed then was the speed of the slowest boat.

That night, BASILONE backed away from the wharf into the turning basin. I next headed for the channel and, as the ship moved forward, there was a violent vibration. The 63

engines were stopped and when the chief Superintendent, ADM Harry Hill 1911, engineer was asked had we hit something, came aboard for a tour He was impressed he said no. As we headed out, the vibration with "high tech" gear on board. I suspect he continued requiring considerable left rud- compared BASILONE with the four pipe der to maintain course to keep the ship in destiroyers of his day. The Academy staff the channel. We carefully navigated out to asked us to host a luncheon for the wives of deep water. the Board of Visitors while their husbands Once at sea, the chief worked his way were meeting and dining with the admiral. through the shaft alley to the area of the The supply officer, LTJG Thomas Donoher, starboard strut and listened. He reported provided a delectable luncheon that pleased something was hitting the side of the ship, the ladies, but shocked the Academy when and recommended reversing the engine the bill was presented. several times to see if the object could be Gordie corralled our children with a sitter dislodged. It worked. The banging on the in Norfolk and came to Annapolis. She ship's side stopped; the vibration was stayed with her mother, Mrs. T.G. Ellyson. considerably reduced, and steering became The three of us were invited to the adminormal. On return to the base, this incident ral's final dinner for the Board of Visitors. was reported to the base and a diver The admiral and special guests sat at the requested. The diver found 100 fathoms of head table. An immense vase of flowers 21 thread wrapped around the stmts and the was placed in front of the head table that propeller He reported the ends of the pro- blocked the view of most of the guests. I peller were curled over (BASILONE an mention this to set the stage for the next experimental ASW destroyer; had propeller happening. After the meal, a board member blades with very fine edges to reduce cavi- from Nebraska made the following statetation.) He asked for a hammer and beat out ment, "I am a member of the Nevada Navy. the curls. This ended all vibration. In case Unlike your Navy we have never lost a ship you would like to know the cause of this and all officers are of equal rank, that of eventâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the day before our sortie was the admiral. It is my honor to make you an opening of the lobster season. Some enter- admiral in the Nevada Navy." (The certifiprising lobsterman had moored his pots in cate had been fumished to ADM Hill.) the middle of the tuming basin; the buoys While this member was talking, ADM Hill could not be seen at night. was peering through the foliage trying to On one of the trips to the Hampton Roads see who it was. The admiral finally located area, BASILONE conducted exercises in the his target and responded, "Sir you are out of Chesapeake Bay, including shore bombard- order! Members on their first visit are not ment at Bloodsworth Island. We anchored permitted to talk, and this is your first visit. at night off the island. After delivering sup- Furthermore, I have reservations about plies one evening, an LCI anchored ahead joining your Navy. You said that all officers of BASILONE. During the night, winds were of equal rank (admiral), but the certifiapproaching half gale strength stmck the cate you gave me was signed by the chief area. About 1 a.m., the officer of the deck admiral." With this amiable exchange, the reported that the LCI was dragging anchor dinner ended. and headed for us. As the LCI approached, After the trip to Annapolis, we replenits anchor attached to a cable, road up our ished ammo, fuel, and supplies in preparaanchor chain and wedged in our hawse tion for returning to Key West. We had one pipe. The LCI at the bitter end of the cable small mission left before departing an exerstarted banging BASILONE amidships. The cise with an Underwater Demolition Team skipper begged us not to cut the cable. (UDT). The objective of the exercise was Fearing damage, I ordered it cut. The LCI for the UDT to sneak in at night and place swung clear. The anchor fixed in the hawse explosives against the anchored ship's hull; pipe was recovered the next day. and the objective for BASILONE was to preNext, BASILONE was ordered to the Naval vent the attack. At the UDT planning sesAcademy on the occasion of the annual sion, I asked if we could use hand grenades meeting of the Board of Visitors. The chan- to keep the swimmers off and was given a nel into the Academy was 16 feet; prompt no.

BASILONE drew more than 16 feet.

At our planning session we decided to ComDesLant gave permission to lighten "think UDT." They could not come alongside ship so it could clear the Annapolis channel in a boat for we could spot it before it was by delaying replenishment of ammunition in position to affix the bomb. and fuel consumed during operations.

The team had to approach in a boat, up Without the ballast of fuel and ammunition, current (tide), to a point we could not BASILONE became almost unstable. As we observe and then swim down current to do rounded tums in the course up the Bay, their dirty work. (It was obvious they would the ship would heel over, but recover very not swim against the rather strong Thimble slowly. It was an eerie feeling. The Shoals tidal current.) We sent a well armed 64

whale boat up stream and intercepted the UDT before they reached BASILONE. The exercise ended our stay in the Hampton Roads area. The departure for Key West was to be the next moming so we remained anchored. About 1 a.m. the officer of the deck reported that the ship seemed to be drifting. Once on the bridge, it was clear that the ship was drifting towards the beach. The OOD went to general quarters. The chief engineer said that he needed at least 30 minutes to warm up the plant or there would be leaks. The executive officer, plotting the ship's position, said, "Captain, you have to get underway now we are only a few hundred yards from the beach." I ordered ahead one third.

The chief objected saying that the engines were yet not ready. He was ordered to answer bells.

Once the anchor was housed, it was clear why we drifted. Due to reconstmction, BASILONE was bow heavy. To reduce weight forward, the ship was equipped with a hght weight, patented anchor with moveable flukes. The buoy Une was janamed between the shank and the flukes preventing the flukes from opening. The weight alone could not hold the ship. An appeal to ComDesLant to eliminate the anchor buoy on this anchor received the curt reply, "For obvious reasons you must use an anchor buoy."

On our way south, off Cape Hatteras, the chief reported a condenser leak. We stopped for about eight hours for repairs, then on to Key West.

After BASILONE, apparently I was admitted to the Destroyer Club for my sea duty included a DesDiv, a destroyer tender and a DesRon. Destroyer duty is always interesting and exciting. While escorting a carrier with VIP passengers aboard, we encountered a bit of heavy weather Of course the carrier steamed along hardly affected by the seas. I signaled the carrier an invitation to transfer some of her guests to the desti-oyers, which were bouncing about, so that they could get the tme feel of the sea. There were no takers.

BASILONE operated out of Key West for most of my toiu' aboard. My last duty before retirement was Commander Naval Station, Key West. Who said chickens don't come home to roost?

Addendum to Cuban Missile Crisis Article in the January-February 2002 During the Cuban Missile Crisis, Admiral Anderson was designated executive agent by the Joint Chiefs of Staff. As the Cuban affair essentially was a maritime operation Admiral Dennison, CincLantFlt, was designated specified commander-in-chief. The center of action was the Caribbean.

In an email, Patrick M. Schnauffer '59 wrote that he too was involved in the Shipmate, September 2003

Cuban operation. His remarks are worth passing on: The events that led up to the Cuban Missile Crisis and the subsequent firm action taken by our military leaders and President Kennedy should send a strong message to the American public and the rest of the world. If we would not tolerate Russian missiles 90 miles off the coast 40 years ago, then we surely cannot let Saddam use similar type missiles to threaten the Middle Eastern countries, or worse than that, allow him to sell them to another third world country.

I am sure that the problem today is that the younger generation has no clue about the Cuban Missile Crisis or how close we were being involved in a nuclear war. At least we were dealing with somewhat sane leaders of the world and not a Saddam Hussein who couldn't care less about his people or the rest of the world.

In 1962, I was attached to Patrol Squadron 21, stationed at NAS Brunswick, ME. When the flag went up to set up the blockade and to stop the ships carrying the missiles, our unit did not head south where the action was, but ended up in Argentina, Newfoundland, flying a 600 nm ASW barrier in hopes of detecting any Soviet submarines in transit to Cuba. After the Russians backed down and things got back to normal, the surveillance of ships going into Cuba continued for quite some time. In 1963,1 made several detachments flying out of NAS Key West and NAS Gitmo Bay checking out the shipping going into Havana. The Russians, French, Brits etc. were still doing a land slide business with Fidel those days.

It is a shame that these events of the past are still not the learning curve for today.

It seems that Admiral Dennison had a more comprehensive understanding of his mission than was generally known. He covered both of his flanks. On the other hand, Khruschev was not smart enough to know that the indirect approach from the north around the end of quarantine line might have worked.

de Mafiana, 849 Coast Blvd., Apt. CN311, La Jolla, CA 92037. It was the most traumatic experience of their lives. Some people consider it equal to losing a member of the family. Their house in San Diego has a "For Sale" sign on it and they have had some offers. Their new home is on the water They can cross the street, sit there watching the seals basking on the beach.

All is not paradise, however, the food is not agreeing with them. They are losing weight although one of their reasons for moving was to get three square meals a day. Their previous house required too much attention, roof leaks and such.

The Washington group had their final meeting before the sununer holidays in Annapolis. Group luncheons will resume in September Attending were Morgan Baldwin, Eloise Davies, accompanied by Joe Hatch, a friend from her retirement home who was kind enough to drive her, Mary and Charlie Minter with their daughter, Meridith, Jean and Swampy Lajaunie, Bess and Jack Slaughter, and Jean and Chuck Stein. Elsie Mack normally makes it, but had left for her summer retreat on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Margaret and Dave Bell were not feeling up to par, therefore rested this time.

Cognizance was taken of the outstanding performance of our military in combat but the discussion on how to solve the peace keeping has been censored. Following the resolution of that matter. Jack reported he had completed the conversion of the Class directory to a format, which had the capability for sorting. Although the hard part was finished, the product still needed editing and proofing. He will be sending the revised directory to several for their review prior to finalizing and offering for sale.

With the inevitable decrease in numbers, the area structure was proving to be unworkable. After much discussion, a decision was made to do away with the areas nevertheless to continue to work with the existing Chapter organizations for routine matters. The group sends their best wishes to all the Class and their families. Have a wonderful summer Annual Membership: 17% RADM Paul Hartmann's wife. Peg, Life Membership: 56% died on 30 June. Graveside services were held at the USNA cemetery on Tuesday, 8 Pres; CAPT John S. Slaughter, USN (Ret.) July. Bess and Jack Slaughter, Jean and Corr. Sec'y; John W. Simpson 36 East Beach Lagoon Dr., Hilton Head Island, Swampy Lajaunie, Mary and Charles SC 29928-5714 Minter, and Bea Brantley and her son were h; 843-671-2523; e; jws@hargray.com at the services.

Carole Whitehill writes that her dad, Irene and Herb Hartman visited their younger son, David, and their daughter, Warren C. Hall, passed away on 28 June who had worked for the previous six 2003. He died in Merced, CA, living near months in the United Arab Emirate in Asia her and she feels blessed to have had this 1.5 years with him. Although quite infirm, and was on her way to the West Coast. he maintained his dignity, sense of humor, Anne and Tex Lander moved six weeks and optimism throughout. We have asked ago to a retirement community called Casa

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that any remembrances be made to the Naval Academy Foundation. I don't expect that there will be very many contributions as his circle has gotten quite small and he has been pretty removed from folks the last years. He will be interred at the Naval Academy Cemetery later this year CAPT Wanen C. Hall, USN, was bom on 12 January 1914 in Newark, NJ. A 1937 graduate of the United States Naval Academy, he served with distinction in the submarine service during World War II as executive officer of SPOT and commanding officer of SEA OWL. Subsequent tours of duty included executive officer of the training devices center in New York, chief of staff at the Naval Academy and commanding officer of NITRO. His last tour was as commanding officer of the U.S. Naval Weapons Station in Seal Beach, CA, from which he retired in 1966. He was awarded the Legion of Merit, two Silver Stars, and two Bronze Stars among other decorations. Following his retirement, he lived in Long Beach and worked in private industry supporting submarine research, and formed a diving services company and an electric car company.

CAPT Hall married the former Barbara Ann Stark Breeden of Los Angeles in 1939 and is survived by his children, Carole Whitehill of Merced; Louise Kreiner (Charles) of Buffalo, NY; and Douglas Hall (Janene Cooper) of Coming, NY. He is also survived by his beloved cousin, Peg Metzger, of Buffalo and grandchildren, Wendy Cook and her husband, James, Bob Whitehill and his wife, Ingrid Happoldt, Chas and Lauren Kreiner, Emily, Katherine and Anna Hall and two great-grandsons.

After the death of his beloved Barbara, he married Edith Smith in 1981, a longtime family friend, and moved to Rosemead. They enjoyed family and travel until her death in 2001.

A celebration of his life service will be held later in the year in Buffalo, NY. Remembrances can be made to the Naval Academy Foundation.

Paul Byrum writes: Bette Hayes Byrum, for the last 33 years his beloved wife, died suddenly of heart failure at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, MO, on 6 May 2003. She will be sorely missed by her husband and her many friends. God bless her soul.

Bette was a very beautiful and talented woman. She organized, directed, and participated in a five day a week television show at WDAF TV in KC for 27 years. She quit the show after they married and they spent much of their time traveling. She was the tour guide and took them to many interesting places. Paul is looking forward to seeing her again in the afterlife.

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Bob Erly, a Pearl Harbor survivor, joined the organization. He is also a founding member of the Douglas MacArthur VFW post and the Fleet Reserve Association.

Mary and Jack Whistler have moved to an assisted living place at 455 East Angelene Ave., Burbank, CA 91501.

Kay and Ed Pace are no longer traveling due to health problems, but they are fortunate to be in a lovely part of the country and up until last year, they enjoyed many trips to Alaska, Canada, the Southwest, and Oregon. They are living in a very superior retirement situation.

Elsie Mack is at her beach house in North Carolina and has signed up for an apartment in Ginger Cove, a local Annapolis retirement home. She expects to move there within the next three months, where she will join the Bells and the Minters.

Eloise Davies Rankin writes that she will stay close to her air conditioner this summer, but expects to visit La Jolla after Labor Day.

Bess and Jack Slaughter and Toots Dodson at an Asiatic Fleet (pre World War D) reunion in May in Norfolk

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Pres; RADM M. H. Rindskopf, USN (Ret.) 7101 Bayfront Dr. #324, Annapolis, MD 21403 e; mrindskopf@comcast.net Chairman, Wash. Area; CAPT Charles Snowden Arthur, USN (Ret.) 4600 Ashby St., NW, Washington, DC 20007-1041 h; 202-342-6210; e; snow.arthur@att.net Sec'y; CAPT D.K. Ela, USN (Ret.) 3260 N. 12th St., #329, Grand Junction, CO 81506 h; 970-256-7174, f; 970-256-9120 e; dkela@earthlink.net President's Comer As a wrap-up of our great 65th Reunion in May, we present the minutes of the business meeting so that those who did not attend can leam what transpired. The last item left future major Class functions in the "to be determined" category. Your Class officers welcome your suggestions as to form, time, and place.

Minutes, Business Meeting, 13 May 2003, 65th Reunion Class President Mike Rindskopf called the meeting to order at 11:05 a.m. and conveyed a hearty welcome to aU. The minutes of the last business meeting were read and

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approved. The President reviewed major Class operations since that meeting including: 1. The Columbia River cmise for the 62.5 reunion.

2. The highly successful expansion of the Leaders Conferences incident to the exceptional initiatives by ADM H.G. Chiles, USN (Ret.), and to more funding at a multiple of our original gift from the Hart Foundation, Chairman M. A. Hart '56.

3. The $25,000 gift to the Arleigh Burke Foundation for production of inspiring videos in support of the USNA leadership program.

4. The successful funding for the Class Crest project which will hang with crests from 1906 forward on the upper concourse of Alumni Hall.

The Class financial statements show: $296,300—Leadership Conference 8,097—Memorial/Flower fund 2,637—^Tax-deductible DuBois fund The president noted that the Alumni Association is now providing audited accounting services for all Class financial transactions, which have in effect outsourced the responsibilities of Class treasurer The president therefore proposed an amendment of Article III, paragraph 2, as follows: 2. The Office of Treasurer is abolished upon approval of this amendment at the 2003 Class Reunion based upon the facts and rationale set forth below, a. The Class funds were transferred to the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association on 12 February 1991, under an agreement signed by the Class president and the executive director of the Alumni Association. The agreement is hereby made a part of these Bylaws as attachment 1. The account assigned is 2100-038 and is non tax-deductible. b. An additional tax deductible accoimt was established in 2001 from which memorial gifts or other expenditures authorized by the Class president may be made to the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation. This account is designated 7038. c. The president shall perform the following functions in addition to those set forth in Article II; (1) Monitor Accounts 2100-038 and 7038 to ensure that deposits and expenditures are properly recorded.

(2) By submittal of established forms, authorize the Alumni Association to make disbursements from Account 2100-038 for memorial gifts, flowers, reimbursement to Classmates for authorized expenditures, or other purposes approved by the president.

(3) By submittal of established forms, authorize the Alumni Association to make disbursements from Account 7038 to the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation for memorial gifts or other purposes authorized by the president.

A motion was made, seconded and approved to amend the Bylaws cited above.

A motion was made, seconded and approved to add to Article III, specific duties of other officers, 1. The Secretary, f. Shall be the point of contact for the USNA Alumni Association Webmaster for the maintenance of the Class of 1938 web pages.

Hugh Robinson, head of the nominating committee appointed by the president, reported candidates for Class Officers for the next term. Nominees were the incumbents: President Mike Rindskopf, Vice President PhiUp Beshany, Secretary Deke Ela. There were no nominations from the floor and the nominees were reelected.

There was commentary to the effect that, without any plans for a future meeting, these normally five year positions were effectively, if not officially, for life.

Dialogue, not formalized for vote, but requiring action by Class officers: 1. Follow on support of the Leadership Conference beyond the '38 regime; *There has been no recent initiative by other Classes to succeed us. *'68 was suggested, a 30 year increment, as was '88, in consonance with current 50-year sponsorship of incoming Plebe Classes ('57-'07). *With the major endowment enrichment from the Hart contribution, the urgency for a follow-on Class financial support has disappeared. *The need for "bald heads" in the front row of conference functions was questioned. They do lend a live cachet of experience and judgment, have on limited occasions been asked for comment in sessions, and are real faces representing those who were leaders. Most importantly, '38 Class officers provide written commentary on theme or mission in the lead page of the conference brochure.

2. The president noted that there are some 110 Classmates and perhaps 240 wives-widows left. Memorial contributions for these requires careful monitoring of the remaining funds. It was agreed that a $75 limit for flowers be approved.

3. A clamor for a 70th reunion was followed by suggestions that some lesser function be scheduled prior to 2008. It was pointed out that without Class support from the Alumni Association (only for the five-year functions), we would be hard pressed to execute even a minorgala. This, however, does not rule out an initiative by one of the existing local organizations.

Deke Ela, secretar The Class has received thanks from the family of CAPT W. George Bourland for our memorial contribution. We also received a letter of appreciation for our contribution to the Patten Free Library in Bath, ME in memory of Bobbie Norris.

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Class Corner Sad news recurs as we lost Charley DeHority 6 July in his home in Norfolk, VA, after a long illness. Graveside services were held at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk on 10 July. Bill Glennon attended the services and expressed our sympathy for their loss to his sons and daughter Charley's obitiaary will follow. After the Marines he achieved a Ph.D. and lead in graduate business administration at Old Dominion College. Donations may be made to \he Alzheimer's Association via his daughter Mrs. Mary Beaulieu, 1476 Willow Wood Dr, Norfolk, VA 23501; 757-853-2609.

In our prior column, we made a brief note of George Bourland's passing. We have received a loving note from Gerry Bourland Fink, his sister-in-law. She relates on the Navy family ties: George's older submariner brother, Joe Bourland '33, was lost in 1943, and Joe's son Dave Bourland '62, survives. Friends of Gerry or his former wife, Petey, can contact Gerry at 33 Elhott Dr Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. Joe McDowell sends a clipping on Barbara "Bobbie" Norris, whose passing was also noted last month. After a decade of early education in Japan and China, a teen age tenrus star in Bath (home of her grandfather), a Katherine Gibbs trainee and a stint as Boston Red Sox secretary, she met Charlie at NIBLACK commissioning at Bath.

She became as widely known as a popular '38 spouse and mother of three sons.

Class activities have slowed post the hugely successful 65th. Bob McNitt reports that expenses are paid and a remainder of about $2,500 has been contributed to our Memorial Fund. There are no Washington Class lunches in the summer, but Swede Olsen's gang will carry on. Two die-hards, he and El Ogle, settled world matters at their 26 June affair in addition to set planning for their Christmas party! Only two others are really mobile. Hang in there, guys, we need column notes!

USNA.com has been updated, upnavigated, and upped in content. Try it, you'll like it. Further, the Alumni service now includes lifetime email addressing, i.e. saves one the onerous task of advising one and all of your changes of email address.

UnforUmately, our '38 web page is still in disrepair as of this writing. It is a matter of having a klutz (us) content provider Nonetheless, we still keep trying. Here are the steps to see the page content: After you've addressed usna.com, and logged on (for which there are step by step instmctions) to "Alumni Only," select "Classes" for a listing and click on "1938."

You'll see a page of Class officers and at the page top an underlined text ending in "default.htm." Click it to get our '38 web Shipmate, September 2003

page and three underlined subject titles: roster, events, news. We hope to have the roster names, addresses and telephones up to date by the time you read this. It is little different format than the roster passed out at reunion, and we're having some formatting problems. Under news is the 65th recap. Incidentally, also on the usna.com page is an option to read the last Shipmate column for any particular Class. Our e-butt email will continue. There will be some redundancy, but usna.com has vastly more Academy content, e.g. sports.

Reefed Sail Retirement Home Notes Our inmate conversations shmg at what has become a national routine of obfuscations, confusions, red herrings and pregnant silences of the day, let alone the week, month or quarter For example, why is not law and order in Iraq proceeding according to the directions and criticisms of the media? Their editorial content is, hooray, not politically correct, however laced with more than a hint of election posturing.

Never mind the awful mix of religions and their factions, demographics, foods, customs, traditions and usages; nor conflicting directions from State and Defense. Why are there terrorist attacks in Russia and Saudi Arabia? Aren't they in the shadows of the evil axes. Somewhere in there is the value of the dollar, trade restrictions (as in '29), and unemployment. Now where were we?

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please do so, post haste. If you've lost the questionnaire just send a note to "USNA Class of 1939, PO. Box 912, McLean, VA 22101-9998." Say whether or not you expect to make the scene in October '04, and how many would be in your party.

Enclose an "earnest money" check for $25, drawn to "Class of 1939." If you ultimately can't make the reunion, your $25 will be refunded. If you do make it, the $25 will be applied to your tab.

People are already working hard. Bud Gore and Henry Adams have volunteered as co-treasurers of the reunion, and have established the above-mentioned P.O. box.

Yours truly is in the process of getting estimates from five or six hotels, with the objective of getting us the best deal available. (It ain't going to be "cheap" on Homecoming weekend!) We've applied to the NAAA for the Class of '53s end zone pavilion for our "tailgate" extravaganza at the Homecoming football game.

Incidentally, we've got that locked up unless the Class of '53 decides they want it for themselves. Hopefully this isn't likely for their 51st. At least we hope not.

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Pres; CAPT William M. Carpenter, USN (Ret.) 1119 Aquia Dr., Stafford, VA 22554 Sec'y; CAPT Jacob V. Heimark, USN (Ret.) 410 Old Gulph Road, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 Annual Membership: 18% Life Membership: 50%

Acting Pres.; RADM Daniel K. Weitzenfeld, USN (Ret.) Sec'y; CAPT William J. Ruhe, USN (Ret.) 1310 MacBeth Ave., McLean, VA 22102 e; CaptBillRuhe@aol.com Thirty-Nine On Line: docabbot@aol.com Ladies and gentlemen, this report comes to you from Doc Abbot, the Den Mother of "Thirty-Nine Online." Dan Weitzenfeld appointed me as a temporary fill-in for Bill Ruhe who's been on the Binnacle List. I talked to Bill a few minutes ago. He's home from the hospital; sitting up and taking nourishment; and says he's making it. I'm sure you all join me in wishing Bill a speedy recovery.

On the subject of our 65th Reunion: Dan Weitzenfeld signed a letter addressed to all Classmates and widows, explaining that the executive committee decided to make definite plans for the 65th Reunion, and asking for everyone to notify the head shed of their intentions. You will have received a copy of that letter weeks before you read this column. In case you haven't responded yet.

Farewell On 22 June, we lost CAPT Felix B. Englander after an extended illness. Burial was at Arlington on 18 July with family and friends in attendance and with Julian Burke and Bill Carpenter representing '40. The '40 family all join me in extending our most sincere condolences to his widow, Elaine, daughter, Denise, son Keith, and one grandson.

Thanks to Warren A. Schoen and his friend LT Jacobson, here is a delightful light story about a small class of destroyers built in the 1938-'42 time, before radar became a part of a ship's armament. They were known as 1630s. These ships were high powered, narrow, and designed to do better than 35 knots. They served as high speed, fast tuming, submarine chasers and fast carrier plane guards and did this job well. Here is the story about RHIND sent me

by Warren. LT Leonard Johnson, who served more than two years on RHIND, wrote it.

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two and a half years as she staggered through 125,000 miles of AUantic and Pacific waters like a tipsy sailor on shore leave. You've watched a drunk trying to walk a straight line, but leaning at such angles that you expect him to collapse each moment. RHIND was like that when running before a quartering sea.

Oh, she had her sober moments too.

Give her a calm sea and she'd throw her head back and cut the water until the flying fish would rise in swarms on either bow and skim the surface for 100 yards or so before plopping into the sea again. She seemed to like those long, gentle swells you find in the Pacific. She'd get playful, dip her bow in the sea and try to soak us as we lay sunbathing on the forecastle.

But usually she was tipsy. She'd careen from side to side, lean on the seas until she got her bearings again and move on.

Then she'd step high for a time, shake herself to clear her head and bounce primly along until her legs would unaccountably buckle again. It was on Christmas Day in '43 while we were convoying a group of tankers and troopships back to New York that we figured she'd at last taken one too many. Though she heeled over 63 degrees and hung there long enough for us to vow better living in the future, somehow she eased back to an even keel with that dazed concentration which only an old tippler can acquire.

She was happiest in soft colors.

Destroyer Squadron Eight in the Atlantic wore a crazy quilt designâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;three shades of blue, a flat white and a slate gray. We'd deck her out with a soft new outfit in port, and you never saw anyone look prouder as she led the parade to sea with a show of stately respectability. It would take only a couple days at sea for her old character to emerge, and her new coat would take on a frowzy, weather-beaten look.

I often wondered how she felt about the 90 wonders that came on board looking a bit apprehensive and bewildered. I was one of them. RHIND was commissioned in 1939, before the hordes of farm boys, mechanics and college lads in the naval reserve added their confusion to that already existing. She must have been humiliated. Even though a year at least had passed before I began to feel any sense of familiarity and by then I had been assistant engineer, assistant first lieutenant, and sonar officer It was with the captain that RHIND seemed most happy. They were of a kindred spirit, for he, too, delighted in "a slight disorder in the dress." He liked to shuffle about in carpet slippers with his shirttail hanging out. If RHIND cavorted in an unseemly manner at sea, he did so on shore. Often while standing the mid-watch in port I'd have to haul his sixfoot-four, 220-pound form along the quarterdeck, up the ladder to his stateroom and deposit it upon the bunk.

But give the two of them a job to do at sea and it would be a pleasure to watch.

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Steaming in close-order column formation at 30 knots, they'd both have the time of their livesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the ship making a boiling wake and following changes of course, holding as though some invisible rod connected us at 250 yards to the leading ship.

Both also took an almost ghoulish pleasure in operating with aircraft carriers, for they were almost always there in our capacity as plane guard ship, there was always the chance that some unlucky fellow would miscalculate his distance and drop into the ocean. Then RHIND would be off at flank speed, circle with the stem digging into the sea, bow rising clear, and finally, with an air of casual indifference, come to a chuming stop four feet from our floating aviator.

RHIND didn't seem to like gunnery.

Though her four, five-inch guns were always faithfully fired in unison, and her 40's beat out a regular tom-tom cadence, and her 20's scolded ineffectually, she always trembled. Upon going below after the exercise, we'd find broken light bulbs and china as a token protest.

Aside from my own views in the matter, I was glad that we never got involved in real battle, though we sailed to each of the British Isles, Italy, Trinidad, the Philippines, Turkey, the Marianas, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Guam, Marcus Island, Palmyra, and finally accepted the surrender of the Japanese garrison on Pagan Island.

When the war ended, we thought RHIND would make a pennant flying, flag-waving return to the United States, where she could lie at rest in some harbor with her sisters. Her fate was not to be so simple, however; for she received orders to return to Pearl Harbor to be fitted with experimental equipment for the Bikini test. As she lay helplessly moored in the Navy yard, workmen came on board and began installing all manners of gauges and meters over her entire structure. She began to take on a look of scientific studiousness wholly out of keeping with her character To add to our general unhappiness, the captain was detached from duty, to be replaced by one of those efficient young

fellows from the Academy. One by one the old officers and men left the ship to be released from active duty, until I was the only person who knew her early days.

There was little to remind me of RHIND which had rolled her tipsy way along for the past two and one half years. There was none with whom to revive nostalgic memories in conversation. It was with a feeUng of release, that I took my last look at her in April 1946, when I received my own orders.

I'd like to forget that last sight of her moored to a greasy dock, manned by alien hands, mottled by splotches of yellow chromate like a jaundice, and stripped of her crowning glory, the air radar antenna.

I don't care to know about her trip to Bikini, manned as she was by only 100 men and five officers. I don't like to think that she may have gone down when the bomb exploded. Hope lingers that this wartime lady lived to Ump back into port somewhere, storing up enough energy to take one final binge. I'd like to be on board if she does.

As I readied this story for publication, I realized tiiat I had commissioned a DD of this very same class. It was EARLE. We too watched the flying fish actually fly. We also heeled over more than 60 degrees as we retumed to New York to spend Christmas.

Being one of the last of this class, we had one of the first SG radars which enabled us to track submarines on the surface without the submarine in each case knowing that we knew they were there. As a result, on two separate encounters, we were able to keep German submarines from getting close enough to our convoys so they could harm them. Saved by new technology!

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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: v.delano@1941.usna.com web page: http://www.usna.com/classes/1941/ default.html This month's Navy Cross honoree is Dave Rubel. We obtained a copy of Dave's citation from his son, Rick, who is stationed at the Naval Academy and attended our 60th Reunion.

For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Control Officer in the main battery of USS AARON WARD during an action with enemy suicide aircraft on 3 May 1945. This officer in a fearless, yet cool maimer supervised control of the 5inch guns throughout the entire engagement. His superb leadership, in the face of repeated attacks, contributed directly to the destruction of four enemy suicide planes and damage to many more. His cool, efficient conduct under such difficult conditions where men, guns, and equipment were damaged or destroyed, served to inspire and lead his men and officers in this battle. He met all attacks with a relentless and aggressive spirit that never faltered or failed. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.

A nice letter from Malcolm Wolfe brings us up-to-date on his activities: I spent a week in AnnapoUs at the 2003 Naval Academy graduation ceremonies where my grandson, Sean Wolfe '03, was a member of the graduating Class. I have been recovering from major cancer surgery on 28 January followed by six weeks of radiation treatment that ended on 10 April. It was a hectic week at the Naval Academy and the weather was miserable.

Unknown to me, my oldest son, Jeff, had researched my files and found information about the leadership award that the authors of the book. Naval Leadership, second edition, had sponsored, commencing in 1962. The groundwork for this award was laid during my tour of duty as head of the Leadership Division, USNA, in 1956-58. As a result, the Academy invited me to present the leadership award to the Brigade Commander, MIDN Guy Hall '03, the winner of the award. As a fall out, they also let me present the Office of Naval Intelligence—Harry E. Ward Language Prize, which is given to a Midshipman of the graduating Class with distinguished performance in the study of foreign languages while at the Naval Academy. Sean won that award. I am deeply grateful to the Naval Academy for giving me this consideration.

I talked briefly to Betty Taussig after the awards ceremony and by phone to Helen Hoker whose son was going to be the new CO of CONSTELLATION.

I left the Academy with the impression that we are still graduating a group of young men and women who will serve their coimtry well. Emphasis seems to be on technology and advanced degrees.

When '41 graduated, we knew we were going to war—'03 graduated into a war against worid wide tenorism. The scope and duration of this conflict has yet to be defiled

Malcolm Wolfe's presentation to Sean Wolfe

An email from Seymour Einstein says that he is alive and kicking. He is still hard at work being an engineer and is the president of the Structural Engineers Assiciation of South Arizona. This past summer he spent a week in London foUowed by two weeks in the Mediterranean. He went on to write as follows: On 18 September I will be in Annapolis for a few days for the groundbreaking for the new Jewish ch^iel. I am to say a few words—^not too many.

In November I go to Israel for a meeting and, of course, sightseeing. It will be my third trip in the past four years.

And 1 do get around, especially to the San Francisco Bay area. A welcome change from our daily 104 to 107 degree weather in Tucson. Oh, for some rain. 1 walk nine holes with a bunch from the office every Wednesday and ride 18 on weekends. I work out three times a week, lost seven pounds since May but cannot seem to reduce my waisdine.

Looking forward to seeing Crabtown again as well as the Civil War battlefields.

Like Seymour, I traveled this past stmimer, too. I took my daughter and her family and my son to Maui for two weeks and then spent five days in San Francisco on the way home. It was my first trip to Maui and it is indeed a wonderful place to

visit. Now that the aiipoit on Maui is big enough for large jets, non-stop flights from the mainland make it a lot easier than having to go through Honolulu. The two golf courses where we played are really beautifiil. Maybe it was the supeib sceneiy Aat kept my scores so high! While diere, Tony Lilly came to lunch with us and I am h^^y to report diat he is in great shqie. We spent one short day on Oahu, so we could visit Pearl Haibor. What used to be CinCPacFlt is now ComPacFlt and it provides a special boat tour of Pearl Haibor, including a visit to the ARIZONA Memorial. All you have to do is caU the protocol o£Gce and they set it up. Right after that Tony's son, Michael, who lives on Oahu gave us a VIP tour of MISSOURI. Back on Maui, radier than take a whole day driving and climbing, we took a heUcopter ride around the Haleakala Ciata and the rest of the island. It was a beantifiil and successfiil ride, as you can tell from the looks on our faces.

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In San Francisco, since this was the first trip there for my grandchildren, we hit most of the tourist sites like Coit Tower, Fishermen's Wharf, Lombard Street with its curves, and North Beach. Again, we took a hehcopter ride that went past the Golden Gate Bridge to just beyond Seal Rock and then back into the bay past Sausalito and Belvedeie/Tiburon, Alcatraz, the new baseball stadium, past the Bay Bridge, and then Candlestick Paric The highlight of this ride, however, came when the pilot said as we were coming back from Seal Rock, "We'll do an under/over." We flew under the Golden Gate Bridge followed by a climbing bank that took us back over the bridge. I did not know that going under the bridge was

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legal but we did it and it was a thrill. The next day, Ev Malcolm drove up from San Jose and had lunch with us. Somehow, I missed getting a picture but I can assure you that Sinbad is in good shape. Another bit of assurance that I can give you is that the food in San Francisco is still outstanding. The one disappointment in San Francisco was the cable cars. Nowadays, you have to stand in a long line at the starting point of each of the three lines just to get in and the waiting time in line is pretty long. When I put a destroyer in commission in San Francisco in World War II, I used a cable car between home and ship. That would not be possible today, but at least three cable car lines are operating.

Back in July, the San Diego group had its annual dinner at the Admiral Baker Country Club and the menu looked good to me.

Picttu-es and details should get to me in tune for next month's column. Incidentally, the San Diego group has changed its mondily luncheon to the third Thursday of each month. The new dates are 18 September, 16 October, 20 November, and a co-ed luncheon on 18 December Bill McReynolds is the point of contact if you are going to be in the area on one of those days.

With regret I must tell you that we have lost three—a Classmate and two lovely wives. From CaMfomia, I learned that Dave Kline died on 15 January 2003, but I have no other details. To Kit go our condolences in her loss. On 30 June, Mary Branch Henning died peacefully and without pain in Charleston, SC, as a result of several ailments. I am sure that Bill Henning knows that he has every bit of our sympathy and understanding in his loss of a lovely companion for so many years. On 8 July, George Brandt lost his wife, Aileen, after a long fight with rheumatoid arthritis and heart problems. Aileen and George estabUshed and ran a highly successful travel agency that expanded over the years. They did a lot of traveling and greatly enjoyed their hves together To George, their son, Ned, and the two grandchildren go our most sincere condolences.

Now come those wonderful September birthdays so warm up your celebratory muscles or whatever The ones we honor are Baughan, Bienvenu, Brandt, Byrd, Cagle, Calhoun, Davenport, Fields, Hunt, Lemos, Rowse, Simons, Strum, Werth, and Whitaker As the stone for September signifies, they are all clear thinkers, but Asters and Moming Glories wUl convey the same meaning—so have at it for these Classmates.

It is hard to believe but I have no changes for your rosters this month. Before too long, I hope to have new rosters to everyone.

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Seine. On the trip down river, they stopped at several of the small towns with either a Annual Membership: 13% walking tour or bus tour of attractions in Life Membership: 62% the vicinity.

When they left the ship near the mouth of Pres: CAPT James D. Small, USN (Ret) Sec'y: CDR R.S. Day, USN (Ret.) the Seine they boarded a bus which took 2426 Chesmut St., Falls Church, VA 22043-3052 them to view the Normandy beaches and In April we received an email from Lora their first opportunity to see Omaha Beach.

Lee Fry requesting assistance in locating It was easy to see why it was called any Classmates who might have known her "Bloody Omaha." Not only was it a very father Tut Fry. Following the notice wide beach, but it ended in a cliff of over included in Shipmate, we were contacted by 100 feet. All the beach exits were guarded Mo Slater who had been one of Tut's by heavily fortified gun emplacements that roommates. He was put in touch with Lora would permit enfilading fire against the and her wishes have been fulfilled. So troops attempting to leave the beach. After viewing the beach they visited a museum in much for the power of the press!

And, once again we have a request for the area. It had a mock-up of the beaches information on another Classmate, James and the beach exits as well as the temporary P. Sommers, who was lost on BARTON harbor used to land equipment and supplies. when it was sunk on 13 November 1942 They then visited the American cemeduring the Battle of Guadalcanal. Jim had tery—a small piece of land given by France been awarded a posthumous decoration for to the U.S. for that purpose. At one end of his part in the rescue of 25 survivors of a the plot a monument has been constructed Maine air transport and a PBY on Le Fabre and there is a flagpole on which flies the Island northwest of New Caledonia just two stars and stripes. The tour director had weeks earlier Andrew Wilde Jn, 1210 arranged to have a wreath laying ceremony Greendale Ave., Apt. E3, Needham, MA, at the monument. He asked if any of the 02492-4622, is attempting to get in touch group had been in World War II. Six raised with any of Jim's family. His phone number their hands and became the wreath bearers. is 781-449-0392. If you can provide any The last two days were spent in Paris where information, please contact Andy directly. they revisited the Louvre, although it would An article on Jim's heroic efforts is includ- take many more than one day to see it all. ed in the Shipmate of October 1993 written Their second trip was to Russia. They

by RADM Francis D. Foley '32, USN flew to Moscow via Frankfurt and again (Ret.) entitled Spartan, Dartin', Barton. were taken directly to their river cruise What made this rescue all the more tantaliz- ship, the Viking Kirov. They spent two and ing was the fact that there were 235 a half days touring the city and visiting Red survivors from HORNET already on board. Square, the GUM department store, the AU, plus survivors from two other PBYs Kremlin including a cathedral and the subsequently rescued, were safely Armory Chamber, and riding on he Metro delivered to Noumea. and attending the Moscow Circus. They In 2002, Martha Jane and CharUe Smith also visited the Novodevichy Convent just ventured to Europe on two occasions. First, outside the city. they went to France in the spring flying into The cruise took them via the river system Paris and directly to the M/S BIZET, a new from Moscow to St. Petersburg with stops river cruise ship. This was the "shakedown for walking tours of three villages. None cruise" which the ship and crew passed looked prosperous nor did the people. The with flying colors. The crew worked last stop before the end of the cruise was at together as though they had been on many an island called Kizhi. It is a national park trips and the ship was in pristine condition and contained the only surviving all woodas it should be. Their cabin was spacious en cathedral which is over 200 years old. and the common rooms attractive and The other buildings on the island were of comfortable. more recent construction. One was The dining room was the highlight of the designed to house a farm family and their trip. The food was superb, and the serv- Uvestock as well as the feed necessary to ice—like that in a five star restaurant. Each survive the bitterly cold winters. course was beautifully presented and they In St. Petersburg they visited the Peter felt as though they were favored guests. and Paul Fortress, the Peterhof Palace, and Even so, they managed to keep from gain- the Hermitage. Of course, the two hours ing too much weight. The ship was moored spent in the latter was not nearly enough, outside Paris when they boarded. Just after and there were too many people as there they got underway and went upstream into tends to be in most popular art museums. the center of Paris. There, they reversed They wound up their visit at the Moussorgsky course giving them an opportunity to see Theatre to see "Swan Lake," a veryfittingcUwhat Paris looked like after dark from the max for anyone visiting Russia.

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When the Class of '03 graduated in May, Muff and Norm Nash were on hand to see their grandson, Charlie Nash '03, receive his diploma and take his oath as a second Ueutenant USMC. In the color parade during Commissioning Week, Charlie carried Norm's sword in its last hurrah. Afterwards he posed with his very proud grandfather

Snake just behind his head. Jack was sent for additional weapons. After fierce fight, Mr. Snake wasfinaUyfinished.Mr. Cat did not distinguish himself. Mr. Snake is now resting m bottle of vodka since no alcohol was available.

Found Classmates John Lobdell is continuing his activity in searching through government and private directories, writing letters, and making phone calls trying to locate missing Classmates. He has successfully found about four or five more.

Robert Jackson Sanunons turned up at 841-Q Ronda Sevilla, Laguna Woods, CA 92653-4774; 949-859-2719.

2nd LT Charlie Nash and his grandfather, Norm Nash Bob advises that his wife, Catherine On 1 July a number of Gerry Miller's (Taylor), died two years ago. He moved last Classmates and widows gathered at Jo Ann year to the above address and is desirous of and Gerry's Oakton, VA, home to celebrate receiving any Class news. Also, he would his 64th birthday. Son, Jonathon Miller welcome any Classmates who come '05 was busy at the Naval Academy getting through his area and has a guest bedroom the new Plebes housed and oriented. Gerry for their use. continues his production of books and artiFrank Willard Adams was found with the cles and shows no sign of letting up, while assistanace of the Navy world wide locator Jo Ann is justifiably proud of their gardens service. His address is 26221 Germantown, and home.

FoUowing Aim Conger's untimely death, Sun City, CA 92586; 909-679-4682.

Bob states that he is sorry that he got lost Jim's son, David, elected to move him from but he moved a couple of times in the last Falcon's Landing to Richmond where both he and his sister now five. Jim is battling two years and failed to report the changes.

Alzheimers and needs constant care, which His wife, Gladys, died about three years they can provide. His address is 15694 ago from cancer About 18 months ago he married Mary Lou Andres.

Cross Countiy Rd., Mineral, VA 23117.

John Edgar Braun was found with the Louise and Army Dennett have logged in with a new email address: adennett@ help of Dei Detweiler and Ed Robie putcomcast.net, while Betty and Jack ting John's focus on the right state. After Crawford were enjoying their annual July tracking through several J. Braun's in visit to "subland" at Groton Long Point. Texas, John found a "John Edgar" at the The 4th of July festivities immersed them right age of 82 and found Mickey who had in kids, dogs and bicycles awaiting the big been missing since 1974. His current parade and the thrill of being caught on the address is PO. Box 1507, BrackettviUe, TX 78832; 830-563-2696. far side of the drawbridge in Mystic.

He lives on Huisache Road, which has no numbers, about 1(X) mUes west of San Antonio.

After his divorce from Mary Jo, Mickey married Irene Joy and they have traveled Annual Membership: 18% extensively in a motor home. For the past Life Membership: 59% 18 years they have lived in BrackettviUe. Mickey sends greetings and hopes that anyPres: CAPT E. A. Robie, USN (Ret) one passing through the area wUl drop in.

2111 River Crescent Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401 h: 410-224-0850; e: edrobie@aol.com Joseph Alois Kriz was found at P.O. Box Sec'y: CAPT Leslie R. Heselton Jr., USN (Ret.) 256, Diablo, CA 94528; 925-637-7541.

7101 Bay Front Dr., Apt. 611, Annapolis, MD 21403 Joe advises that his wife, Delores, has h: 410-216-9629 been deceased for several years, but his Hail to the Victor telephone is still Usted as D.H. Kriz. Joe Report from wild Bethesda: appears to have difficulty speaking and his Last June "White Hunter" Tudy Van Ness responses suggested possible further was ambushed by a big snake that dropped health problems. down on her from the overhead of her Hal Adams Kauffman has not exactly garden tool shed. Snake just missed. Mr. Cat been lost but merely misplaced. He is now informed and said not to worry he was on duty! at Ocean Palms, 2750 S.E. Ocean Blvd., Next day Tudy went out to the shed and Stuart, FL 32996-2766; 772-286-9979 (Ustzounds, there was the evil snake. Jack com- ed as Kathleen "Olga" Harjess). Alternate manded to keep Mr. Snake in sight while address 181 Spa Creek Landing, AnnapoUs, Tudy ran to get a weapon. Mr Cat ran in MD 21403; 410-269-0770 (in case of circles. Back came Tudy with hedge difficulty tiy Olga's son at 410-263-2633). trimmers and with dead aim caught Mr

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Eleftherios Lavrakas The town of Watertown, MA, declared 16 June 2003 as Lefty Lavrakas Day in honor of our Classmate. It seems that he had graduated from Watertown High School in 1938 and then disappeared into the wide wide world via the Naval Academy, marriage to Billye Jayne, and the U.S. Navy, followed by teaching in Orange County, CA. FinaUy, in his early '80s, he retuned to Watertown and thereupon the Town Council of the Town of Watertown welcomed Lefty back to the town of his roots where it all began and declared Lefty Lavrakas Day in Watertown.

Anniversary Luncheon On 19 June, 61 years after graduation, the Annapolis members of the Class, plus wives and widows, gathered together at Sam's at the Waterfront for a deUcious luncheon. They had Bloody Marys and visited for awhile, then sat down together.

Fred Feamow, vice president of the Class, arranged everything, even dovra to the colored name tags indicating each person's choice of entree. Ed Robie, our president, said a few words of welcome. Attending the luncheon were Ruth Ann Bress (who came from Washington and was staying with the Dudley's), Ginny and Bill Busik, Geo Bumess (Wes got lost en route), Jan and John Dudley, Pat and Fred Feamow, Mary and Bemie Frese, George Grkovic, Les Heselton, Squidge and Dave Holmes, Fran Hudson, Shirley and Dan Hunt, Dick Lazenby, Libby Logan, Bemie Moulton, Wally and Bill Newlon, and Patty and Ed Robie.

This luncheon replaced the regular monthly Class luncheon held on the second Tuesday of each month.

Proud to be '43

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Pres: Fred Schnurr Washington Rep: CAPT Charlie Rozier, USN (Ret) Sec'y: CAPT Bill Bennett, USN (Ret) 46910 Grissom St., Potomac Falls, VA 20165-3576 h: 703-404-4882; e: boppab@earthlink.net

Here I am, with my laptop computer, sitting on a sand dune in Southern North Carolina preparing this column for you, and it's right in the middle of our annual family gathering. This is important to me because it is the last column you will receive before we all gather for our 60th. For those of you who are able and have not planned to attend, it is not too late! Why don't you change your mind and join the 300 of us that will be there.

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The three middle columns of the front page of the "Lifestyle & Arts" section contained a three picture spread of Peg and Bill Burlin with Flo and Don McClenahan as they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversaries together at the Whitman House in North Truro for dinner which they have done for the past decade.

'44: Jack Godfrey and Helen, Mary Ann Trautman, and Nancy and Hank Barboiu- in Alexandria VA

'44: Burlins and McClenahans

'44: George and Bonnie Talley, Howie and Dale Greer, George Watkins, and BiU Bennett

At our May luncheon at the Officers and Faculty Club at the Naval Academy a few came tiiat come "once-in-a-while" so I took some pictures. Here they are:

Fred Schnurr, Harry Sims, and Bucky Walters

Bud and Betty Ochenrider and Vince Cassani

C.C. Brock, Walt Moore, and Bob Wulf

This might be the last photo of "C.C." taken. Doesn't Fred look good for all the physical problems he has as well as the loss of Jane?

A wonderful niceity has been done by Maijorie Bickel. After her husband. Hank Bickel, died she sent his ring to Jim Knight's widow, Violet, to replace his father's ring her son lost while he was fishing in the Potomac River Thank you, Maijorie. You are a mighty generous and considerate lady.

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Memories '44s Tribute to Bancroft HaU by T.W Saltmarsh Jr 4/C: Oh mighty Bancroft, by the shore of Severn's majestic tide.

What tales of heroes, men of the sea, your solid walls must hide.

Could you but say a word to us, the Class of'44, We might leam as they, they who have gone before.

From the East Coast and the West Coast, and the states that lie between We have come to seek advice from you, our Mother and our Queen, Some of us have the sea in our blood, with others it is not so; But to all of us you can give a bit of what you know.

You may send us out on the rolling sea with our country's freedom at stake. Or keep us at home on our dear shores, while a better navy you make; But where'er we may be or where'er we may go, we will always remember you As the foundation of all that we are and the guide in all that we do.

When we speak of Bancroft we do not mean just the mortar and stone of her making.

The naval traditions and service pride were aU her undertaking.

She has given to others a heritage, a course that keeps them in right.

If she will give it to us; our youngest sons, we will guard it with all our might.

Shortly after "Salty" wrote this, during oiu- Plebe Year, it was printed in the Trident.

He succumbed to his Ulness on 29 July from idiopathic lung fibrosis.

Current News From Bill Burlin comes a full page of the Cape Cod Times, "Lifestyle & Arts," "Navy couples celebrate 60th anniversaries together:"

The Early and Pioneer Naval Aviators Association, commonly known as the Golden Eagles, is proud to have six from '44 as current members. Red Dog Davis was a member and Jim Holbrook was absent when this picture was taken in Pensacola in May 2003.

At a luncheon last month Nancy Barbour gave me a file fuU of pictures as I mentioned in a previous column. Here are a few of them.

The spring West Coast luncheon was a great success as always. In the following pictures are some of the faces taken at that luncheon, which will make it easier for the East Coasters to recognize their West Coast Classmates.

Bob Rubel and Hugh Rosania

Art and Roz Battson

The 2003 Register of Alumni is on the way...see All Hands for details.

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Cemetery on 15 July 2003.

The Naval Academy Chapel was fiiUi mourners for Margie King on 18 May 20ff3 for her memorial service. As an "always attendant," we will miss her at our luncheons and other local activities.

AU of you who have lost a loved one remain in our thoughts and prayers. Now that they are out of their misery, may they rest in peace.

For those of you coming to the reunion in September, please bring pictures or short stories, new or old, that you might like to share with the rest of the Class. Hope to see all of you there.

Barbara Biewer and Bea DePrez

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Shuf Swift and Ray Burk

Jack Laney, Ralph Frame, and Wayne Surface

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For those of you trying to get in touch with the children of Fred Miehe, his next of kin daughter, Nidine Gill, is receiving his mail at 404 East River Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33916; 239-693-1779.

One of our most active Classmates "C.C." Brock died of pancreatic cancer 18 June at the Fairfax Retirement Home in Ft. Belvoir where he had been living for approximately two years. His memorial service was in a tent on the lawn of the American Horticultural Society, River Farms, Alexandria, VA, on 22 June 2003.

His final resting place has not been determined at this time. Betty, his widow, suffers from Alzheimer's and is being moved to a nursing home near the daughter's, Alison, home in Lake Forest, IL. It was a lovely service at which John DeLarge gave one of the eulogies and a nephew of George Watkins', father James Watkins, participated in the service.

Another sad report, Bruce E. Glendinning died on 14 June 2003 in Virginia Beach, VA, and he was awarded the honors due him at Arlington National

Annual Membership: 10% Life Membership: 60%

Pres: CAPT Fred J. KeUey, USN (Ret) 532 Fort Williams Pkwy., Alexandria, VA 22304-1851; e: fikamci@aol.com Corr. Sec'y: Maj Albert W. Bladdbuni, USMCR (RA) 1300 Woodside Dr., McLean, VA 22102-1529 h: 703-734-3843; e: nimbus3@aol.com

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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 F. Engel, USN (Ret) 6807 Rosewood St., Annandale, VA 22003 h: 703-256-5832; e: wengel@belladantic.net Sec'y: Clete Kennelly 7911 Sleaford PI., Bethesda, MD 20814-4625 h: 301-654-7315; e: budkennelly@aol.com Corr. Sec'y: CAPT Ed Ellis, USN (Ret) 5229 Barstow St., San Diego, CA 92117-2202 h: 858-278-8665; f: 858-576-0979

Here's a photo of Yogi Kaufman (2) "climbing" the park road in Denali National Park. That's Mt. McKinley in the background. As you might guess, the follow-on photography work was done by Yogi.

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However, iu spite of the effort demonstrated herein. Yogi doesn't quite qualify to join the Oass Iromnen, identified in the last mondi's cohmm. He isn't 80 and won't be until next year. The next photo shows Yogi in dK innards of ANDREW JACKSON ( S S B N 619) seaiching for that particular pictme.

Army-Navy Country Club. The next luncheon wiU be in September. Those saying "goodbye" for the summer were: B.G. and Ash Ashley (13), Lou and Bob Baylis (3), John Collins (15), Ev and Bob Dise (9), Al Glennon (4), Kiki and Frank Haak (7), Chuck Hansman (9) with guest his, Elsie Sommer, Jerry and Lucky Jordan (16), George KeUy (14), Dave Leighton (18), Ernie Lowen (2), Dick Lyons (15), Bill Massarella (13), Wendell McHenry (11), Sidney and Stu Savage (14), Wes Schmidt (3), BiU Searle (11), Ferry Taylor (10), Al White (6), Rod Wingo (19), and Gordon Yeo (4).

Virginia and Hallie Rice (15) have a new address: 28513 Agusta Ct., Easton, MD 21601; 410-763-8482. Also, Barbara Ann and Harry Watson (7) have a new address: 16313 Avenida Suavidad, San Diego, CA

92128. They plan to retain their current telephone number 858-748-6640. The latter move is so new that the Watson's were moving when this colunm was written in July. OccasionaUy, Clete and I check up on regular luncheon attendees who haven't been seen recentiy. In this vein, Clete wrote to Al Anderson (11) in Frederick, MD. In response, Al said he's been away on some Fridays and the weather hasn't always cooperated. He and Ann are in good health.

He's busy doing parish work and helps with activities associated with the Sons of Confederate Veterans and the Christian CoaUtion of Frederick County. He ended with this thought: "The American cidture is declining rapidly and much moral and poUtical discord abounds." On the West Coast, Ed checked on the welfare of Stan Weissburg (16). He and Glenna Uve in San Clemente about 60 miles north of San

Scpeezing in between Polaiis missile tubes for good i^Kito

'46: L to r Rod Wingo, Al Glennon, Dave Leighton, Gordon Yeo, Wes Schmidt, and Lucky Joidan

A. C. "Ace" Joaes,front,and J. R. "Joe" Winslow, iKick, (both 5)ridingan old torpedo

'46: L to r Dick Lyons, Bob and Lou Baylis, Al White, and Perry Taylor

Classmates in the same order, but left torigjit,observing the effects of an armor piercing projectile in the display infiontof Dahlgren Hall

Looking at these pictures, it's hard to beUeve that we were Plebes many years ago and sometimes, even then, some of us were stunned at where we were headed.

The last of the first half of 2003 luncheons for the Greater Washington, DC, area group was held on 20 June at the Shiimiate, Septembo^ 2003

'46: L to r: Bill Searle, John Collins, Bill Massarella, WendeU McHenry, and Ash Ashley 75

Diego. Although they are in relatively good health, they find that the distance is just a bit too far to drive.

I deeply regret to report the death of Robert " B o b " Williamson H (2) in the hospice in Coronado, CA, of circulatory and heart problems on 9 July 2(K)3. His memorial service was held in Christ Episcopal Church in Coronado on 18 July.

It was foUowed by a reception at the chinch and inurnment in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery the same day. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, sons Robert ID, Dana, and Bruce, their wives and eight grandchUdren.

Shirley resides at 356 D Ave., Coronado, CA 92118-1331. The sympathies of tiie Class are extended to the survivors.

Memorial services for Robert Francis Cuccias (16), whose death was previously reported on 26 April, were held in the Post Chapel at Fort Myer with fiiU mUitary honors and burial in Arlington National Cemetery on 10 June. Clete Kennelly (10) and Perry Taylor (19) represented the Class.

Memorial services for Robert Clifton "ClifF' Duncan (15), who died on 17 May, were held on 1 July at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.

Classmates honoring Cliff were: Ash Ashley (13), L a r r y Baldwin (15), Aim and John CoUins (15), Clete KenneUy (10), Dick Lyons (15), Virginia and HaUie Rice (15) and George Tarleton (15) and his sister A reception foUowed at the Pavillion Hotel in Chevy Chase, MD. (At the reception George Tarleton told us how Cliff and Rosemary met. While in Pensacola for flight tiaining. Cliff had a flat tire on his new convertible. While fixing the flat. Cliff played his car radio and heard a program titled something like "Morning Talk Show with Rosemary." He feU in love with the voice and decided he had to meet her He did. And, as they say, the rest is history.)

Here's some more humor from Dave Leighton (18).

Actual maintenance complaints submitted by USAF pilots and replies from maintenance crews. Problem—Left inside main tire almost needs replacement Response— Almost replaced left inside main tire.

Problem—^Test flight okay, except autoland very rough. Response—^Autoland not installed on this aircraft.

As usual, the Greater San Diego Group celebrated the coming of summer with their second quarter luncheon. Luke Mayes (9) selected the BaUe Hai on the eastern end of Shelter Island. It's a great place, always with a festive Hawaiian mood which lends itself well to the informal dress which fits so well into the social life in San Diego.

Those who enjoyed the relaxed socializing were: Chic Bowling (8), Jo and Herk C a m p (7), Ed Ellis (7), Fran and Bob

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Gautier (7), Bob Gorton (5), Jackie and John Kent (6), Flossie and Luke Mayes (9), Ted Mouton (15), Lil and Al Thomas (4), Lily and Dan Walker (1), Bob Wertheim (7), Gloria Beuder, wddow of Albie Beutler (8), Ann Lindsay, widow of Jack Lindsay (7), and, our out-of towners, AUce and Geoi^e Ferch (15) from Santa Ana, and Bill Henningsen (16) from Westlake VUlage. Ed ElUs (7) passed the word on our 60th Reunion in AnnapoUs on 5-8 May 2005, and briefed preliminary plans. As always, the final event was the raffie of goodies from the Gautier CeUars.

Inasmuch as Bob Gautier (7) has stopped operating his winery, we wonder when he wiU have to stop the raffles.

Future Events Now that Homecoming is the next big event the information on it promulgated in the July-August column is repeated herein to remind you to make your reservations: Homecoming wUl be on 25 October The '46 tent wiU be located on the Taylor Avenue (south) side of the stadium. It wiU be open aU day but food wiU be served only between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The menu put together by Lee Zeni (3) wiU consist of grilled Texas style pit beef.

Eastern Shore herb griUed chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, caesar salad with fiuit, dip, and a dessert table. The beverage bar wUl have soft drinks, bottled water, coffee, and hot chocolate. You'U have to provide other beverages to suit your tastes. The price is $30 each. Food before the game aUows aU those who don't drive after dark to get to their final destinations in dayUght. Send your check to Wils Engel (4), made payable to him, at the address shown in the masthead of this column. For long range planning, the game is scheduled to start at 1 p jn.

Start making your plans now for our Sixtieth scheduled 5-8 May 2005. The flyers were mailed to everyone for whom the Alumni Association has a vaUd mailing address, ff you didn't get a flyer teU Al White (6), our chairman, at 4108 Wynnwood Dr., Annandale, VA 22003; 703-256-7327.

Memorial services for Robert Francis Cuccias (16), whose death was previously reported on 26 AprU, were held in the Post Chapel at Fort Myer with fxiU mihtary honors

The 2003 Register of Alumni is coming!

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and burial in Arlington National C e m ^ o y ta 10 Jime. Areception foUowed at the OfBcos' Club. Clete Kennelly (10) and Praiy Taylor (19) represented the Class. Also at die xeception were Bob's brothers, Francis Cnodas '41, Leo Cucdas '53, and Jane and Bob's son, Robert Cucdas Jr. '69.

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Pres: VADM James H. Doyle Jc, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: Chester H. "Chet" Shaddean Jr. 1972 Scott's Crossing Way, Apt #002 Annapolis, MD 21401 h: 410-224-5890; f: 410-224-7613 e: stadir@eTols.com The Way We Were There are two great photos fi-om eariia days in this month's column—^1 hope you enjoy them as much as I did.

Jeaime (Mrs. Mo) Muncie, sent a photograph of her wedding party on 11 June 1946, at Pine Bluff, AR. It took a Uttle detective work among the Arkansas Mafia, but we were able to determine that the Rrst Classman on the leff was not Al Nimocks, as first thought; that Chief Rainwater, by then a civiUan, borrowed the uniform to make things "imiform"; and that nobody can quite figure out why EJP. Young '46, who was an ensign at the time, is wearing 1/C stripes. The one thing that the picture bears out is what aU of us have long ago concluded—^girls were just naturaUy more beautiful in those days—aU of 'em!

And then a few years later—^December of 1961, to be specific, a gaggle of Classmates celebrated the Army-Navy footbaU game by assembling at the O' Club at Pearl .

Harbor Still all beautiful women, and of course it goes without saying that the men were magnificent—just look who they are!

(P.S. Navy won the game, 13-7.)

A Quiet Week At Home In Southern Califomia AU the foUowing came to us via email, so I've left it looking mostly that way to sort of keep the flavor of Bill "Wildcat" Blair's family's busy week.

First Message: From: Bill Blair Forwarding: Email from Jo Ann Blair (his wife) Subject: Thankful!

BiU and I are thankful to God to be alive and whole.

On Sunday 15 June around 3 p.m., out from Hemet, Bill's glider went down in the national forest. He landed upside down after being slowed down by two redwood trees. This clipped off the wings, wrecked the plane, and saved his Ufe. After awhile he was able to extricate himself and tried several times to find his

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'47: 1946. in Pine Bluff. AR, 1 to r : ST. "Sam" Smith '48, unidentified bridesmaid, best man "Chief Rainwater, groom Mo Muncie. bride leanne Muncie, Maid of Honor Delores Boyd, and E.P. Young '46

'47: Pearl Harbor, 1961, L to r: Chuck Slonim, (obscured behind his head is Ken Sears) Louise Slonim. Jeanne Sears (partly obscured behind her head is OUie Hallett), Joan Hallett, Ward and Lil Cummings, Larry and Jane Hess, Margaret and Jim Btuie, Pat and Dixon Caine

way out, but was stopped by steep ravines, thick brush, etc. No one knew he was in trouble until he didn't come home.

Almost 24 hours later, after the night there, and seeing that two search planes hadn't seen him, he made another effort and the way opened up for him. He came out near Idyllwild, and when no drivers would stop, laid down in the parking lot, which got him the needed attention!

He is getting treated for dehydration— that's the main thing—and soreness from hanging upside-down from his seatbelt (although it was equalized by his harness) and other general banged-upness and bug bites, but he is in very good spirits!

Of course the phones have been going crazy because on the previous Wednesday, 11 June, I had walked away vutually unscratched from a four-car accident in which my car was totalled! That event involved malfunctioning traffic lights and a speeding red CMC SUV as I was driving down to walk at the beach with friends as usual. We love you all.

Next Message: From: Karen Kerbs (Bill's daughter) Subject: Forwarding Good News!

This is what my husband Rob wrote to his work folks...

Want to let you know how things turned out with my father-in-law.

On Sunday, he went up in his sailplane from Hemet (CA) at about noon. He was traversing the nearby mountains of Idyllwild (about 7,000 feet) and made two passes on a mountain face without a problem. He decided to make one more pass at about 3 p.m.

This time the lift required to carry the sailplane over the top unexpectedly failed and he had to put the plane down in a heavily wooded area. As the plane went down it flipped upside-down, the wings wererippedoff and the fuselage ended up Shipmate, September 2003

lodged between two large trees—he was upside-down in the cockpit hanging from his harness.

He managed to free himself and waited for help—he thought a helicopter would get him out fairly quickly. The aftemoon dwindled away and he decided not to move from the area of the crash until the next moming—not enjoying the cold mountain air and annoying mosquitos.

The next moming at daybreak he set off down the mountain. He had to head back to the crash site twice after reaching sheer cliffs that he couldn't get down. The third time he made it to a road used by the forestry service. From there he trekked about five miles to a ranger station where he gave us a call.

We are all very lucky that he escaped with relatively no injuries.

Last Message: From: William Blair To: Karen Kerbs One minor clarification: When I reached Highway 243 (it runs between Banning and Idyllwild) and got to the picnic area parking lot of Fuller Creek Park in the San Jacinto Mountain Wildemess Area, I got a ride to Idyllwild, 5 miles further down on 243, with two National Forest Service ladies in their truck.

I put all that detail in, because I think I'm going to use Rob's version together with Jo Ann's message, to let some of my Naval Academy Classmates know of our recent ordeals. The details may help interested friends to locate the area on a map.

I'm lazy, you know.

Ah! Checking the highway map, I now see that that area is named Pine Cove and Pine Cove Park. Believe me, though, there's nothing I'd call a town around there!

(Scribe's note: And you thought your week was tough! If you soaring devotees or other senior birdmen would like a copy

of Bill's official accident report, email him at billjo@socal.iT.com or contact me, and I'll pass the word to him.)

The Left Coasters The Southern California/Arizona Irregulars appear to have had a great time at their luncheon held on 10 July at the San Diego Yacht Club. Class Vice President Nick Nicholson greeted a group of 39 Classmates, wives, widows and guests, and updated them on the latest status of the '47 Caribbean Cruise out of Tampa, as well as on the Class Legacy Museum Project.

Star of the aftemoon, however, appears to have been Matty Matthews, and that will bear a littie background explaining; As the result of a kind and generous gift by its creative artist, John Prehn III '72, a second duplicate of the beautiful casting of the '47 Class Crest, whose original bronze now hangs in Alumni Hall, has been donated to the Class. After some discussion here in Crabtown it was concluded that one of the two will hereafter be based on the West Coast, in the custody of the vice president, while the other stays here with your Scribe.

Either of them is now available upon call by any Classmate for use at Class affairs— luncheons, mini-reunions, '47 clambakes, etc., and this San Diego luncheon was the debut of what seems destined logically to be known as 47CrestPac! Yours truly is looking at 47CrestLant on the office wall as this is typed.

What had previously not been considered was that it tirnis out that both Nick and Matty served on the Committee which designed our Crest in 1943-44! And Matty was Chauman of that Committee—so he was called upon and graciously and hilariously described the genesis of our symbol, and how its design was finalized.

Attending were Bernie Bandish, Cita and Jim Barry, Joan and Dick Bivin, Joanne and Bill Blair, Rupe Brooke, Mary and Bob Howe, Jim Jameson, Frankie and Walt Krstich, Rosemary and Matty Matthews, Jean and Jeff Metzel, Pat and Nick Nicholson, Maggie and Bill Patton, Al Richter, Norma and Hank Ruppel, Billie and Bill Russell, Thelma and Stan Schiller, Louisa and Bill St. George, and John Van Sickle. Widows attending were Hilda Bridges, Lil Cummings (whose guest was her son. Dr. Tom Cummings), Gloria McNulty Ortega, Marilyn Richards, and Sally Working. See the photos close by. "^

Joint Membership ^ is here for spouses of Alumni Life Members, For information or to join please visit the membership section at www.usna.com.

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Stan and Thelma Schiller at the San Diego luncheon

At the San Diego luncheon, a pair of Jacks for openers: van Sickle and Richter

prospects in the past to answer their questions about the Naval Academy and talk with them about creating and accepting opportunities to develop leadership skills, etc, and there have, he says, been many fruitfid and interesting sessions with many questions.

BA has a new Headmaster, who recently asked Ed if it were possible for their library to receive Shipmate, just as they receive Alumni publications from many other schools who take BA graduates. He placed this idea with us, and we proposed the move to CAPT Ed Wallace '72, the VP for Athletic and Scholarship Programs of the Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;then sat back to await what we were sure would be a long bureaucratic process. Imagine our surprise when Ed called back the following day to advise that the Foundation liked the idea so well that with the enthusiastic cooperation of Shipmate, the Foundation would immediately start providing the magazine, not only to Bridgton, but indeed to all twenty-five of the prep schools in the program! The issue you are reading will be their first!

This story doesn't quite end here.

When we called back to give Ed the good news, it was only to discover that he had suffered a heart attack and was in hospital.

Phyllis said, however, that he was to come home the next day, and was doing well. Our best wishes go out to them. Fortunately, we had recentiy received and were about to print a photo of the Hemmers, so that plan became even more timely. The photo was taken at the wedding last June of their granddaughter Lindsay Drucker in Stafford, VA, with old friends Classmate Jack Townes and his wife, Mary. The two families have been close since both Classmates served in separate squadrons at Brunswick, ME in '56 and '57.

Quick Takes "Newbies" on our CYBERSEVERN47 list of Class eMailers include Don Farshing, Harry Dryer, Oscar Greene, Eric Hopper, and Wilt Sanders. Why not >'OM?...W.M. "Bill" Johnson is the proud new bearer of Maryland vanity plates "47 USNA". Honk if you see him driving

Anne and Dick Beaubien provide big smiles for official photog Hank Ruppel at the luncheon of the San Diego group

Off To The Spanish Main!

At this wriring, it appears that MS VEENDAM is in dire danger of a combination mutiny, riot, and coup d'etat! We base that on the fact that four members of the 15th Company, with their ladies, have already signed up for the 17 January sailing from Tampa to the Caribbean, on which '47 will celebrate our 57.5 Reunion, and the 50th is organizing for a takeover. Now if we can just find our glasses, remember where our hearing aids are, and be sure to take along our medications and our canes, we may even remember what the plan was!

If somehow you have missed out on the word about this seven day cruise, which will make day stops at Grand Cayman, Montego Bay, and the Maya Coast of Mexico, just advise Chet Shaddeau (use addresses above) and we will send the dope along. The sooner you sign up, the wider your choice of cabins and meal seatings.

New Readers For Shipmatel A recent letter from Classmate Ed Hemmer advised that he and Phyllis spend summers at a home in the small Maine village where Bridgton Academy is located.

This is one of the prep schools throughoout the nation where the Naval Academy Foundation gives promising USNA prospects an intensive extra year of high school/college training prior to appointment. Five such scholarship students are expected at Bridgton this year Ed has, at the request of the school's authorities, frequently met with such 78

'47: At the wedding of the Hemmers' granddaughter, 1 to r: Ed and Phyllis Hemmer, with Jack and Mary Townes

'47: The recent visit of Dar and Elmer Kiehl from Virginia Beach to see their newest granddaughter was the occasion of this gathering at Dick Bivin's home in La Jolla: L to R, standing: Nick Nicholson, Dick Bivin, Bill Russell, John van Sickle, and Elmer Kiehl; front row, Jeff Metzel and Matty Matthews Shipmate, September 2003

past!.. .Wayne Warlick reports that his aunt, Mrs. Mary Warlick, widow of RADM John P. Warlick '22 recently celebrated her 100th birthday. He didn't really have to tell us—she is a native of Annapolis, lives here at the Sunrise home just across the highway from your scribe, and the local newspapers thoroughly covered the bang-up party thrown by her many friends.. .Those of you who get the chance should take a gander at the fascinating construction carried out in the expansion and rehab of the NavyMarine Corps Memorial Stadium. I drop in there often, to watch the progress, and yesterday bumped into Navy's Athletic Director, Chet Gladchuk, doing his own (more formal!) inspection. It's going to be a great job. Finish on time? We shall see, very shortly after you receive this. It's all supposed to be ready for the August 30 opener against VMI . The unseasonably heavy rains suie didn't help much!...Ellis McCurley called to my attention—and others of you may have noticed—that I misspoke when I said that the photo showing "Beat Army" on Deputy SecDef Paul Wolfowitz's desk was in TIME magazine. It was, of course, in the 31 March issue of NEWSWEEK ! In the process of discussing my eiTor -t-with him, ElUs made me a gift of a magnificent reproduction engraving of the reverse of the 1918 Federal Reserve $2 note, which shows NEW YORK (BB-34)— "our" NEW YORK—in all her glory, as she

was then—cage masts and aU. Interested coUectors: A few of these engravings are stiU avaUable. I can provide the address, etc...And no sooner do we publish the word on the opening of the Hospital and Research Center which he donated, but Al Rusher sends us a clipping about Jack Stephens' latest philanthropy—$20.4 milUon to buUd an on-campus arena and special events center for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, named for his brother 'Witt'.. .Which brings us to the end for this month. Come with us on the Caribbean Cruise—come back for Homecoming—and Beat Army \ —CHS

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Sec'y: CDR Sumner K. Moore, USN (Ret.) 11 Seastones Dr., Portsmouth, RI 02871 p: 401-846-2875; e: Sk48moore@aol.com This column will be devoted as much as possible to the 55th Reunion, which took place 5-9 June in Annapolis, and which was covered initially in last month's column. I have many photographs and some additional information, plus some Class news not related to the reunion. Since photos are Shipmate, September 2003

counted in the space we are allotted, we will cram in as many pics as we can, and let the prose run second.

By now, you should have, via U.S. mail, a copy of the latest Class roster with names, addresses, phone and email addresses, and names of wives. Please send corrections as soon as you can to Ben Reams (217 Wardour Dr, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410721-9005; ben48navy@erols.com).

Ben Conroy (512-452-9093), ever reminiscing and full of fun memorabilia, sent me a copy of the source of Herb Green's Little Ride Hooding Red, which Herb had provided him a long time ago. This is taken from what Ben believes was a copy of Saturday Evening Post, and is attributed to Colonel Stoopnagle, as a modern Spoonerism, under "Tairy Fales for the Fittle lokes—and bigger Toople, Peep!"

You may recall Stoopnagle was a 1930s and 40s humorist and was also heard, I seem to remember, on radio. After reading it over, I wonder how Herb managed to put it to memory and be able to spout it forth at the hrop of a dat. CaU Ben and he wiU send you copy.

I am very sad to pass the word that Kennneth B. Webster (19th Company) died 17 June at home in Hampton Bays, NH. I have only an obituary from the Manchester, NH, Union Leader, from which I excerpt. Bom and raised in New Hampshire, he graduated in 1948, went into the supply corps, did the Harvard Business School '57 as a PG, and retired as a commander. He went with Grumman and worked as a logistical engineer on the F-14 program, later tuming to real estate in Laconia, where he was also active with the SCORE Chapter and other community organizations. He leaves his wife. Ethyl Kimball Webster, daughter, Carolyn Drexel of Hampton Bays, son Stephen B. of Carlisle, MA, daughter, Susan Looze of Amherst, MA, and seven grandchildren.

Ken was a thorough gentleman and we were frequently in class together in the 5th Battalion. He did not participate much over the years in Class activities, as he retumed to New Hampshire upon retiring, and we did not hear from him. I don't have a current address in Hampton Bays.

Rube Prichard reports that Rex Plank's widow died in June. She had married again. Rex was kiUed in June 1950 in an aircraft accident.

Well, back to the reunion. Bill Barnes was responsible for getting together a Class tennis event at the fine Navy Tennis Center on the varsity courts. He was urged to do so early on by Chuck Braley, who was determined to play. Bill, with a couple of new knees, had been tennis-less for a good while, but was willing and able to whack together a program and play, too. He was supported by the tennis Coach John Officer

Players emerged from the dust in the form of Joe Curl, Paul Riley, BiU Speer, Chuck Braley, Fay Bames, Charlie Mertz, Jean Mertz, and of course, the old whizzer himself. Bill B. Bill describes the event: The prayers said in Chapel Sunday morning were answered and no rain fell.

We gathered at the Center at 1 p.m. and drew lots to see where each player would begin. Each player was given a Navy tennis cap (to ensure accurate serves). Play was continuous and fun, lasting two-anda-half hours. We had spectators. Goodie Braley, Catherine Speer, Evelyn Riley, and two great fans, Julie and Jim Brunson, who were right at home, having lived in Porter Road quarters when he was a Department Head. Coach Officer came to watch and stayed the course, and also showed the fans around the Tennis Center. Anyone for tennis at the 60th?

I have reunion photos from various soiu'ces.

My usual exceUent source, Dave Camith, reunion standby, Tim Bradley, who, as he did at the 50th, not only shot rolls, but popped out in town to have them developed so he could distribute copies to any and all at the departure breakfast. Some email pics have come through and should be translatable by Shipmate, and others by mail.

With regard to Shipmate, the Alumni Association has hired an outside source who has circulated a limited distribution survey requesting a wide range of information on reader habits, interest, opinion of proposed format changes, including possibly reducing to eight issues a year. This latter idea changes the focus of the Association from what I consider foremost, namely keeping the Alumni in touch with each other and with the USNA, to what is becoming its number one effort, that of raising funds. The eight issues would save money since publishing is costly. My 37 years as scribe lead me to insist they spend whatever is needed to fully support Shipmate at ten copies a year.

You need to know that as of July, I am gratefully in possession of a new laptop computer which belongs to the Class and which will facilitate my work as your secretary. This excellent piece of equipment was authorized by vote at the May Washington Class luncheon. If you want to borrow it, you'll have to stand in line.

Bill Borchert provides a photo of Endowment Committeeman, Pete Goldman's tenacious, if somewhat unconventional solicitation technique, (see photo) Now that the Class' $2 miUion (plus) endowment check has been gloriously presented to the Academy, you need to be aware that the Alumni Foundation is reinstalling us in their ongoing regular Legacy program, which requires that we become 79

once again available for annual giving for ururestricted funds to the Academy. This automated process will entail fonathons, letters, and an abundance of opportunities for you to donate. In view of our just completed highly successful drive, I have succeeded in holding them off until after Christmas 2003, but at that point, we will again become vulnerable. I would add that, of course, you may handle their approach as you wish. But please let me know if you are approached prior to the first of next year.

I talked with Dick Sprince in Gettysburg the other night, and he responded well. He is recovering from a long hospital stay which involved a 13 day induced coma, to facilitate restoring a whole lot of intemal problems, including a blood clot. He was cheerful and optimistic, and fully expects to regain soon a slight loss of memory and diminished eyesight. He is grateful to all who sent along best wishes during that period.

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from Dornell and Tom Kilcline. It was a little booklet of poems by their daughter, found among her journals after her tragic and untimely death, with her fiance when they were rear-ended at a toll booth. Her poetry was so spiritual and insightful it was the perfect complement to the peaceful sky and sea all around the place, just as her parents knew it would be. Many others of the guests had written tributes to her in the log. It was for me a touching re-connection to a long ago friend and Classmate.

Peg Stiles wrote: "Grandson MIDN Nick Smith '07 started Plebe Summer yesterday—he graduated Summa Cum Laude from Jesuit Prep in DaUas last month. Chuck would be very proud."

Stan Counts must have known that this was a lean month, for he sent in two items.

First, a personal note: 1 had a triple bypass in January at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego. I had a torn rotator cuff—but before I could get that repaired I had to get a cardiac clearance. I failed in succession treadmill, Berberian, Bloomfield, Holstein, Hartshorn, and S.K. echo cardiogram, and angiogram.

Moore of 20th Company Immediately after these tests I underwent open-heart surgery—1 had no symptoms whatsoever. Rehab is going fine and I just received my clearance to take care of the rotator cuff.

With our 55th coming up, you may need some filler material for Shipmate or whatever I am attaching a Vietnam sea story that you can use or throwaway.

(1) Sea Story-Pilot Rescue, 30 August 1966 Forces involved: CTG 77.0.1 (ComDesRon 7) CAPT Braley, the Mertz's, Paul Riley, Joe Curl, the Barnes's, R.R. Law '43 and Bill Speer TOWERS (DDG-9) CDR S. T. Counts '49 So, keep the email and U.S. mail coming, WiLTSiE (DD-716) CDR Wally Gabriel '48 and I respond to phone calls.

Indian Gal 69 (helo) CDR R.S. Vermilya RA5C photo recon acft LT Thomas Tucker F-8 Fighter escort (wingman) LT F.S. Annual Membership: 9% "Tudor" Teague Life Membership: 59% 4AD-1 Rescue/Strike Acft CDR Gordon Smith Pres: John F. Barrow During the Vietnam War with all of the Sec'y: RADM Ralph Ghormley, USN (Ret) Air Activity over North Vietnam. Three RO. Box 10262, McLean, VA 22102-8262 stations were established—PIRAZ for p: 703-351-0964; f: 703-351-5864; positive identification and strike monitore: nnghormley@aol.com ing. North and South SAR—Search and Correspondence Rescue stations—South SAR was a cruisTed Curtin wrote as follows: er and a destroyer capable of in flight Grace and 1 recendy completed an refueling of Helicopters (HIFR). North idyllic Space A stay at Gull Cottage, the SAR was a missile capable DDG and a Navy-run lighthouse keeper's house at HIFR desuoyer. The SAR commander was Prospect Harbor, ME. It's a beautifully always at North SAR and was CTU 77.0.1. restored little house beside the light on a At about 2 p.m. local time TU 77.0.1 tiny Navy satellite control station about was At North SAR Station in the Tonkin 30 miles beyond Bar Harbor, and a Gulf. Our station was about 40 miles from perfect place for an isolated spell of R&R. Haiphong. The RA5C was shot down The peace and solitude induce a sense of over Haiphong Harbor while on a photo spirituality. recon mission. Pilot ejected and landed in In that vein, among the scores of glowthe water (it turned out later that we dising tributes and mementos left by rejuvecovered he had a broken back). He was nated sojourners, I found a poignant gift about 150 yards from a cliff that jutted out

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into the harbor. Several junks immediately started for him and an 85 MM gun on the cliff started firing at him. His wingman started firing rockets and machine guns at the junks, hitting several. The downed pilot started swimming toward the cliff to get close enough so that the gun could not depress far enough to hit him.

1 was in CIC and heard the distress call—we also got an emergency IFF that gave us a bearing and range, plus we had a good location from the wingman. I got on the radio and violated the rules by transmitting on strike circuits to ascertain if any "Sandys" (voice call) of the AD-ls were airborne. We were in luck as the Squadron CO was airborne with three chicks. He told me he was 15 minutes away from the scene. At about this time the wingman was at low state and out of bullets and rockets—we sent him out to the ready tanker. 1 quickly briefed the commodore and recommended we try to attempt a rescue using our orbiting helo and the four AD's. He knew the odds were long but reluctantly gave me the go sign. My job was to coordinate all the rescue forces. The wingman retumed with some gas and was making dry run passes as he had no ammo. With the AD's five minutes out and in visual contact with the scene in the harbor, I ordered the wingman to BENGO. He reluctantly obeyed his orders. His presence and actions bought the time we needed. The AD's arrived and 1 passed the on scene responsibility to CDR Smith and told him the situation with the helo and all the pertinent data so that no AD or helicopter would get shot down in the process. The AD's started creating carnage in the harbor by strafing any junk close enough to do harm. The helo pilot, also the squadron CO, flew toward the downed pilot and was able to circle around from the landward side so the gun could not depress enough to hit the helo. The helo crewman jumped into the water and got a collar on the pilot—they were hoisted onboard and got the hell out of there. They were escorted by the AD's until they were out of small arms range. On scene commander passed back to me with the helo en route to join us with all hands still alive.

1 went to the bridge and found my XO and the commodore having a chat while we were baireling at 27 knots for the harbor entrance. 1 admit I exploded—found out from the navigator which side had the most water and used the Commodore's voice call to execute an emergency TURN 18 with the Wiltsie. He never said a word. Our rooster tail during that full rudder tum at 27 knots had to have been 30 feet high. Zero-Zero Buoy was clearly visible and close when we finished the tum. I then calmly (ha) ordered the ship to GQ. There was land on both sides, but the NVN did not shoot at us and we did not shoot at them. 1 am sure they were very surprised to see two U.S. warships so close.

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Aftermath— The pilot was examined on board by the staff doctor who found that his back was broken. He had to have been swimming toward that cliff in agony. We sent him back to his carrier on the helicopter Yankee Station. After a quick medical exam the carrier put him on a COD flight where he was sent to the hospital in Danang. Before we let him go—1 asked him to please not tell anyone—especially the press who had rescued him. He promised he wouldn't and didn't for two weeks. If we had received any publicity the Hong Kong authorities would have cancelled our visit. Bette (my wife) was already en route and in the air to meet me in Hong Kong. That would have been a real mess.

The helo pilot, crewman, and LT Tucker's wingman were all awarded Silver Stars. CDR Smith and 1 came out okay as we both made flag rank. When we looked back into the harbor we saw about 15 smoke spires from the flaming junks. We had to file an OpRep Three of the incident and I only put down our position as a Lat and Long (which was in Haiphong Harbor). That bought us a litde more time as the ComCruDesPac staff weren't told to plot the location for several days. The units involved received many back channel messages of congratulations CNO, CinCPacFlt, ComSeventhHt, and CTF 77. My boss back in San Diego did not know what we had done and he was extremely curious. He had planned a trip to WestPac and made a specific request that CAPT Law and CDR Counts join him for dinner at the Subic O' Club. He was very gracious—plied us with wine, chateaubri, and steak etc., then invited us to his BOQ room for a nightcap. He poured us a brandy, made sure we were comfortable and then said "All right you sons of b******—what did you do?"

After we told him, he said that we had taken an awful risk and were lucky to have pulled it off. We agreed!

Post script—About a month later our favorite helicopter—voice call—Indian Gal 69 with 16 SVN Rangers on board was on a dangerous rescue mission inland in NVN under the control of the South SAR commander—CO of HALSEY (CAPT Julien J. Lebourgois '45). The helo ran into serious opposition and in a fire fight was able to evacuate all of the rangers, but not the pilot—who was not located. The helo limped toward the coast and was able to get near HALSE'V before crashing into the sea. HALSEY'S boats rescued all hands from the water. CAPT Lebourgois (a good friend) sent me a message claiming victory in the most people rescued. 1 protested that we had rescued our 15 people one at a time where he got his all at once. CAPT Law solved the dispute by nominating both ships for the Navy Unit Commendation—the first two ship commendation since World War II.

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'50: Hilton Head group, Dottie and Dick Martin, Mary Jane and Milt Schultz, Ann and Roy Snyder, and Mary and Frank Carter Losses Chuck Martin writes: 1 am deeply saddened to inform you of the death of my wife, Marilyn, known to most as Lynn, on 5 May in Florida. She suffered a severe stroke on 11 April from which she never recovered.

Lynn was always active in Navy-related activities and volunteered for numerous outside organizations as well. While we were stationed in Japan she conducted cooking classes for Japanese women.

Later, while in Norfolk, she spearheaded the first cookbook project for the Symphony Auxiliary. She enjoyed cooking, nature, travel, and music. Besides me, she leaves behind three daughters, Cindy Martin of Boca Raton, FL; Claudia Kilmer of Manassas, VA; and Jennifer Mizelle of Holly Springs, NC; two grandchildren, Sara Costello of Woodbridge, VA, and Alex Carr of Holly Springs, NC, and her sister, Lois Ann Julian of Fremont, NE. Memorial services were held in Melbourne, FL, for our many friends at Indian River Colony Club where we have a home and in New Bem, NC, where we spent most of our time. Her crematory urn was interred in Fremont where we both graduated from high school in 1944.

Address Corrections/Changes Tom Blake (tfblake@comcast.net); Stan Counts (radmstcl949@msn.com); Bob James (brejl949@comcast.net), PO. Box 13333, Arlington, TX 76094-0333 (magazines, etc, use: 3211 West Division #105, ArUngton, TX 76012; Al Jenks (ALJenks@msn.com) 6315 Sunny Brae Dr., San Diego, CA 92110, h: 619460-3339, f: 619-303-2191; John Koach: 941342-9044; Ralph Murphy (radnnmur@ aol.com); Dave Woodard (dwoodardl® cox.net).

"Donated his brain to science before he was done using it."

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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 Ct., McLean, VA 22102 h: 703-893-4583 or 1-866-859-4362 Exec. Sec'y: Larry Hawkins 3916 Linda Ln., Annandale, VA 22003 h: 703-573-4256; f: 703-573-1661 (call first) e: llhawkinsl@juno.com Corr. Sec'y: CAPT Wayne L. Jensen, USN (Ret) 499 Skyhill Ct., Chula Vista, CA 91910 h: 619-421-6756; e: wayneljensen@cox.net The photograph was taken at the Shipyard Resort in Hilton Head, SC. Dottie and Dick Martin, Mary Jane and Milt Schultz, Ann and Roy Snyder, and Mary and Frank Carter all enjoyed a week of camaraderie and golf. The foul weather golfing award was given to Roy and Milt who slogged through heavy weather every day of the stay. No scores were offered but the stories of alUgator encounters were numerous and it was argued that they were really close encounters. In Hilton Head, Roy and Mary continued their golf competition, which has endured over the years. It is known that Mary has framed and displayed all of the dollar bills she has won in the rivalry. She has insisted they be new and in sequence. Roy, being a gentieman, never asked for sttokes and Mary, being a lady, never offered. The group celebrated Dick's 75th birthday with an appropriate celebration. Dick said he was glad to be there or anywhere as he never expected to reach the age of 30 after his first night catapult shot and eventual recovery. He added, "Every year since is a blessing and a surprise."

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CAPT George S. Grove of South by the father of the nuclear Navy, ADM attended the 30th reunion of his Harvard Ryegate, VT, sends along a copy of the St. Hyman Rickover '22, who when asked Business School class. He covered a lot of Paul's School, Concord, NH, alumni maga- why the Navy started naming submai^ines after central Europe and had the chance to expezine for spring 2003, in which James cities answered, "Because fish don't vote, peo- rience a once in a hundred year heat wave Kinnear '46 receives highest honor. The ple do!" probably foisted on them for not supporting citation reads in part that he has been a It's the name, George W. Bush, and the the War in Iraq), Jim Lynn, Ward Lasley, credit to the school and its teachings. His event on 1 May 2003, when he made the Bill Simons, Law Kivlen, Bob Shultz, Bill leadership and outstanding service to vari- first carrier arrested landing by a sitting Diehl, Bill Kiehl, and Milt Schultz. Out in ous communities have improved the quali- President. That Viking jet left NAS North San Diego at the Naval Station Mariner ty of Ufe for others and set a standard of Island, San Diego, CA, at 8 a.m., 15 July Club some remembered our session was excellence in service. We have followed 2003, for the NAS Pensacola, FL, to be put postponed from the 4th of July to the 11th Jim's career especially as he served as pres- on display at the National Museum of where there were: Mark Frudden, Wayne ident and chief executive officer of Texaco Naval Aviation. It will forever have on its Jensen, Marty Katcher (broken arm pretfrom 1987 until retirement in 1993. Jim starboard side the name George W. Bush, ty weU healed but doctor says no golf for accepted his award with: commander-in-chief. The flight also marks another year), Stan Neander, Frank I came from a family who strongly the end for the naval career of the Viking Cassilly, Charlie Clark, Dick Smith, and believed in service to our church and Fleet and old #700 is the first to be retired Dick Martin. We elaborated on the Bush one's fellowman. These concepts were and mothballed. We may not be able to get arrested landing on ABRAHAM LINCOLN and also taught to me during my formative in the White House and see where Lincoln relived his call, "Navy One, 12,500, Ball." years at St. Pauls School. Fifty years of slept, but we can get to the Naval Aviation It was an event we will always remember traveling around the world in real war and Museum and see where Bush sat. There are even though it was a number four wire business war certainly reinforced the idea in addition more than 140 vintage naval instead of number three. that we are put on this earth to do good, as Losses aircraft there. well as to do well. Public service gave me Word from Pete Rixey indicates that The San Francisco Bay area group of '50 that opportunity.

As it was during our Second Class met at Dori Davis' home in Danville, CA, William J. Burke passed away in Fairfax Summer Cruise when we had the opportu- for brunch on 28 June. Swimming, book Hospital on 10 June 2003 after several nity to experience some carrier arrested exchange, health, travel, and temperatures weeks of illness. Bill's wife, Marilyn, prelandings in TBM's and SB2C's with newly were the items of interest. Fifteen were deceased him a year ago. The funeral was at designated naval aviators (we were fearless there: Laveme and Bill Berger, Ruth and Arlington National Cemetery on 9 July. back then), about 300 Second Class men Maury Condit, Dori, Jeanne and Frank Survivors include son, Douglas, and daugh(and women) had a chance this summer to Holcomb, Jeanne and Jim Kennedy, ter, Carol, of Middleburg and Annandale experience a bit of aviation when they came Caroline and Dick Landes, Barbara and respectively and two grandchildren. to San Diego. These days, they call it Ken Moll, and Joann and Joe Pausner.

Jim Bier emails the news that Carroll PROTRAMID and during aviation week Dori's daughter and husband were there Griffin died in an aircraft accident in Costa they get some simulator, lab, and air time in with their son and Dori's new household Rica on 10 July. The aircraft was reportedthe T-34, S-3, and the H-60. They all got addition, a miniature dachshund. Good to ly a Mooney with three on board. It crashed some water survival training and aviation see Dori carrying on the tradition and the just before an attempted landing at an airphysiology. It was reasoned that such expo- practice of acquiring a pet dog. That will port in southwest Costa Rica. The area had sure wiU help them decide whether a career keep her occupied. Charles Krauthammer low visibility in fog. Beat Armyl â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Wayne in the aviation community will be worth writing for Time magazine for 16 June their whUe. Some were scared, some nau- 2003, points out that dogs had this big seous, but most concluded naval air was here meeting maybe 20,000 years ago when they decided that humans were the up-and-comto stay.

Betsy Hughes emails from Orlando, FL, ing species and dogs were going to throw in that her father and our Classmate, John their lot with them. Wolves and dingoes Mackenzie, is now in a nursing facility walked out in protest. The next meeting of with an advanced stage of pulmonary fibro- the group was on 30 July at Beth and Dick sis and doesn't expect to be with us much Wiseman's Rancho in Castro Valley.

In Annapolis on 11 July they gathered at longer She says that John poses the quesReserve your copy of The 2003 tion: "Does anyone have thoughts about the USNA Officer and Faculty Club: Register, today by calling what they are going to do with their Class Jerry Coleman, Ed Greenberg, John Harris Publishing Company. ring when they pass?" Responses may be Henderson, Ed McLean, Tom Noble, Tom Ross, Wayne Smith, and George sent to hugheshome@aol.com.

800-598-4363 Keith Taylor writing in Navy Times points Van. Also at the club were Carol and Rex out that Bob Wilson, one time San Diego Kilbourn en route to their son's captain congressman, was a staunch supporter of retirement at the Pentagon. The Annapolis Sec'y Col umn Deadlines (send column! to classnews@usna.com) the Navy. He was also ranking minority group confirmed that close observation of ISSUE HARD COPY: member of the House Armed Services the team indicated that the '03 football October 1 1 August Committee, a man with clout. Wilson schedule for Navy would be a winning one.

November 10 September wanted the Navy to name its then new The Washington, DC, '50 group got togeth10 October December submarine. LA JOLLA. Some complained er on the 3 July with: Bob Monroe, John ISSUE ELECTRONIC: that LA JOLLA wasn't the name of a major Cavanaugh, Charlie Hirsch, John October city and the CNO responded, "If Wilson McNaUy, Frank Sterner, John Ryan, 15 August November wants to call it USS La Brea Tar Pits, that'll Larry Hawkins, Dick Powell (recently 16 September December 16 October be the name." Akin to this story is the one returned from Switzerland where he Shipmate, September 2003

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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 Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401 p: 410-757-9086; e: ghbs51usna@aol.com Corr. Sec'y: CAPT H.T. "Beau" Dietrich, USN (Ret.) 9508 Woody Ln., Great Falls, VA 22066 p: 703-759-5006; e: Beau9pnt5@aol.com President's Corner Recently a questionnaire was sent by email to a number of Alumni seeking information about the effectiveness of our Association's communications. I hope that those who received this questionnaire took the time to respond. A key ingredient to the continued success of USNA AA is effective communications both ways between the individual Alumnus and the Associarion.

Our president is most desirous to improve communications and the questionnaire is a sincere attempt to do so. Al Burkhalter is a member of die Association Communications Committee. You may be sure your thoughts wdU receive serious attention.

The annual '51 Homecoming Dinner will take place on 25 October at the USNA Faculty and Officer's Club. Once again we will be joined by the Class of '50 and our teaching and research excellence honorees for this year. We hope to have another great tum out as we did last year. Bob Small has made the reservations and this year we'll be in the upstairs Leyte Room.

The Class area vice presidents are being informed in advance of Class board of directors meetings. Also, the dates will be placed on the Class web site. Please let your area vice president or any of the members of the board, your concerns so that they may be addressed. We will also use these routes to get out the news about board decisions. —Guy Shaffer Precedent Being proud parents, Ann and I can't help boasting a bit about our son. Captain King H. Dietrich, who assumed command of the Naval Base in Yokosuka, Japan (Commander Fleet Acdvities, Yokosuka), in mid-July. This was the same command that I held some 29 years ago. I wonder how often this has occurred in the annals of naval history where a son follows in the same command that his father once held. I wonder if the powers that be thought it was necessary to send the son to square away the place after his father had left.

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Yesterday at 1 p.m. (22 June) Carol and I attended the farewell to Jake at Pacific Grove, CA. It was beautifully done in the small chapel by Asilomar. We were the only '51ers there. (The two other Classmates and the two widows in the area had the word but couldn't or didn't make it.) The "Navy Hymn" and Navy Blue & Gold were sung and the family members took tums recalling warm and loving memories of Jake. We did NAPS together, but 1 couldn't think of anything appropriate to say. It was an emotionally charged service with no dry eyes in the chapel. There was a military honor guard with rifle salutes and the presentation of the flag.

The entire group then drove to Capitola where Jake's daughter, Linda, hosted a wake with food, wine, and kids running around in abundance. We chatted with Kathy and the kids for two or three hours then drove home. He was obviously a muchloved husband and father (five children).

The following note was received from Kathy Thomas: Dear '51ers, many thanks for your generosity in contributing to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (of San Diego) in Jake's name. Maybe someone else with his disease will get a little extra time. And thanks to all who helped during the last difficult days with visits, phone calls, and prayers. Jake never gave up—he ran out of strength, not "fight"—and would be pleased that he's remembered so well and kindly by so many Classmates.

One of the problems resulting from previous Class Reunions has been the surplus of Class gifts remaining. Currently, they are occupying space in several Classmates' basements. They are available for sale at reasonable prices. Specific items from our 50th are Class history video ($20), ship model collection video ($20), zippered document folders ($5), and photograph albums ($25). Mementos from earlier reunions include Class neckties ($15), and large ($20) and small ($15) wine carafes. If you are interested in purchasing any of the above items, please contact Beau Dietrich or Jay Woodbury with checks made out to the Association of the Class of 1951.

Class Fund Raiser In their July meeting, the board of directors approved the nomination of Lee Doggett as Class fund raiser As noted in the last column, the Class fund raiser will be a member of the board of directors with fuU voting privileges. His term will be at the pleasure of the president and the board of directors.

In a recent Class column, the death of Maurice Murphy was mentioned but we had sparse information about him since he left USNA after Plebe Year. Mark Lemelman has come forth with additional information:

Murph was my Plebe Year roommate.

He was from Rhode Island. After finishing Plebe Year, he was diagnosed with asthma, although he didn't show any apparent symptoms. He was medically discharged with a broken heart. He was a great guy and would have been a fine naval officer. It is interesting to note that he retired from the Army as a colonel. I lost contact with him after he left USNA and needless to say I am sorry to hear that he died. He was retired and living in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, with his still beautiful wife of 50 years. He has six grandchildren, one at Emory, one at Syracuse, and one at NYU Grad School.

My two sons and I built a significant computer systems integration business, which they sold to EDS, Ross Perot '53's former company nine years ago, and moved to Florida. I didn't fly in the service but got my civil license 40 years ago and flew single- and multi-engine aircraft and had my own jest, a Beech jet 400A. 1 hung up my wings a year ago. My only regret is that I didn't stay in touch with my Classmates and become active in Class affairs, but we can't do everything we would like, I'm afraid.

Dave Ferree (dferree@acsalaska.com) writes that they moved to Fairbanks, AK, in May. Their new address is 1603 Suncha Cir., Fairbanks, AK 99709-4512; 907-4514512. Until they become computer operational at Suncha Circle, email will be accepted at pferree@mdgi.com marked for "The Colonel."

Dave continues that they flew to Fairbanks in mid-May with furniture following several weeks later (household goods travel in a 45-foot steel ocean going cargo container). The families in Fairbanks have painted their house inside, and refinished some wood floors. They collected their mail and have arranged for the phone, utilities, TV, Internet DSL, and a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan with all wheel drive, purchased from Budget Car Rental. (His son, Steve, says it is purple, but Budget says it is garnet). Their daughter, Denise, found a way for them to buy one way tickets to Fairbanks.

Dave concludes saying they have a guest bedroom and will be expecting visitors.

When you visit Alaska please stop by and let us show you Fairbanks.

Charles W. Nyquist died on Saturday, 5 July, in Greenville, TX. He was buried at the National Cemetery in Dallas. Originally from Great Falls, MT, Charlie served 29 years in the Air Force. Following retirement he worked for E-Systems in Greenville. He was active in his church and was a Knight of Columbus. He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise, six daughters, and 20 grandchildren. Our deepest sympathy is offered to the family. Memorials may be made to

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the Knights of Columbus Mother Mary Queen of Peace Memorial Fund.

Change of Address Patti and Kin McKee have moved to Bay Woods (same retirement community as Marie and Guy Shaffer). Their new address is Bay Woods, 7101 Bay Front Dr., Apt. 608, AnnapoUs, MD 21403; 410-268-2664.

I hope you had a good summer and like me are looking forward to a glorious fall with a winning football team. The next column writer will be Jack Hamilton.

Cheers! â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Beau

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Summer came on with a vengeance and now it is so nice to think of fall weather Meanwhile a lot has been happening.

From the Emerald Coast Chapter, Lou McMillan reports that 6 June in Destin was a windy, rainy day. Nevertheless, seven hardy members of the Chapter with their wives and significant others showed up to celebrate the 51st anniversary of our graduation with a cookout at Henderson Beach State Park. Fortunately Henderson Beach has covered pavilions, with barbeque pits inside. "We had a good time despite the wind and rain. In fact, the weather sort of made the gathering a littie more special..."

Attending were: Billie and Roy Dickey, Takeko Cartwright and Scott Gray, Ann and Hi Gurney, Peggy and Jim Link, Nancy and Bill Maxson, Helen and Lou

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'52: The "Guys" Bill Maxson, Mark Tuzo, Jim Link, Hi Gumey, Lou McMillan, Scott Gray, and Roy Dickey, huddle around the cake for the occasion

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The 51st anniversary cake

It was a time for gathering. The Alexander's hosted the annual crab fest in June. It was well attended and it was a nice day. Tom Lyons forwarded some pictures: The Baileys and the Wevs in deep conversation and the Smiths capture the setting.

Jim Quinn, a great crab lover, made a substantial inroad to the supply of crabs.

Crab fest

Even though not all Classmates have access to the Internet, many of you responded to the Internet poll designed to solicit opinion about the executive committee sponsoring an event to celebrate our 52nd Class year, 2004. The results as of mid-July were about split between two options: (1) A gathering at Colorado Springs over the 2 October 2004 weekend to include the football game between Navy and Air Force, a Navy ball, and other events to be arranged, or (2) A cruise—dates, duration, and itinerary to be determined. Due to the lack of significant response, the EXCOM will not sponsor a '52 reunion in '04. There may be some offerings for gatherings at the Navy vs. Air Force game in October 2004 and other trips.

Wendy Rivers tells us: Things are looking good—for the time being. Betty and 1 are leaving for our hometown up in Nebraska to spend a week. We always like to 'go home' over the 4th of July as it gives us a chance to see many old friends again. There are always a lot of reunions taking place and many who left town after high school and college seem to return for the 4th celebration—yeah, it's a big deal in my hometown!

Thanks, Wendy, for reminding us about our own hometowns.

Bob Caulk traveled to Africa for some hunting with his son and grandson in June.

Bob is shown with his grandson, R.F. "Fletcher" Caulk III, and their tiophy.

Impressive!

Crab fest

The 4th of July at the Meltzer's spacious home was a special treat. A gathering of Washington, DC, and Annapolis area Classmates, plus Anne and George Heffeman who were visiting from the Northern Neck, shared the festivities and the great food, acknowledging our country's birthday in fine style. Thank you, Frieda and Mel.

Bob CauDc and his grandson

A busload of '52ers completed a spectacular trip in June to Nova Scotia and back, under the guidance of our tour director par excellence, Lontiie Stein, ably assisted by chief factotum Red Stein. It began on Friday night, 6 June, in Annapolis, when the Nunneleys, Wevs, Avallones, Jim Troutman, and the Rapkins gathered to wish us farewell. What a hearty send-off!

The next moming the rest of us boarded our bus and headed off. The merry crew included 19 Classmates and wives, plus two Class widows, Jann Yamnicky and Margaret Piatt Kennaday. Lonnie and Red put together an old-fashioned recipe and executed it perfectly: scenic backdrops with lots of interesting histories; a careful selection of places to stop and spend each night—and naturally, to shop!

The '52 turistas who departed from Annapolis in addition to Jann and Margaret were as follows Ernie and Carl Webb (coming in from Phoenix), Judy and Walt Gragg (joining us from Los Angeles), Barbara and Nick Liontas (from Colorado Springs), Ellie and Bud Fakoury, Joan and Vince Argiro, June and Jake Brown, Rita and Gamett Bailey, Doris and Toxey Califf, Bobby and Dick Denfeld, Jean and Leigh Ebbert, Betty and Harry Spencer, Wanda and Art Thompson, Barbara and Pete Stark (up from Charlottesville), Peggy and Bill Hippie (from the "Emerald Coast"), plus Fran and Ron Hattin who joined us from Texas.

We spent a total of 14 days on the bus— each night. Pete Stark reminds us, we had "...accommodations at three different 'Inns of America,'—or the next best thing." Pete also toted up "...34 meals...superb dining, including two meals featuring lobster" Actually, my bride Jean tried to eat some lobster every day. She didn't make it every day, but for awhile there she was one ecstatic camper After leaving Annapolis on Saturday moming, we stopped briefly in New York to take on four more passengers, Esther and Vince Manara and Elizabeth "Pud" and Bob Connelly. The crew now complete, we visited Tarrytown, NY, at "Kykuit," the Native American name that Nelson Rockefeller (son of John D. and, at one time. Governor of New York) gave to his majestic home in Pocantico Hills. Some rain dogged us that first day, and Pete nicknamed the guide at the mansion "The Guide Who Didn't Know Enough To Come Out Of The Rain." He said, "We couldn't hear her sometimes because of the noise of the rain pelting on our umbrellas." The modem art collected by the Rockefellers appealed to some of us but not to all, but everyone was mightily impressed by the three buildings of antique horse carriages and vintage Shipmate, September 2003

automobiles collected by the family. Pete is further "hoping the word doesn't get out about our good time together because almost every seat (on the bus) was taken and we don't want to miss the next one!"

We rotated seats every day, which enabled me to hear snippets from many different flavors of conversations.. .football in the "good ol' days"...not-so-silent submariners... First Batt well represented by Second Company and Fourth Company Classmates...plus a lot of Air Force tales.

As Walt Gragg wrote: The real highlight of the trip was hearing of the careers and adventiues of so many wonderful men and their wives over the last 50 years. Judy and 1 were proud to be a part of such a fascinating group.

After leaving Tarrytown, Lonnie instructed our driver—the cheerful and patient Ray—to keep off the main highways, so we nearly always had most agreeable scenery.

We lunched at Quincy Square in Boston, then, proceeding to Portland we eased back on to Route 1 and took in the sights of Kennebunkport, among them a marvelous Victorian yellow house, known on account of its bright appearance and gingerbread trim as "The Wedding Cake House." At Portland we boarded a ferry for the overnight voyage to Yarmouth in Nova Scotia. We were greeted at the ferry terminal with a big sign welcoming us to the ferry "Prince Scotia." This was thanks to an official of the ferry line who had once been beMended by Toxey CaUff. The crew is shown assembled under the sign. The same official insisted on providing us with a "Welcome Aboard" reception and cocktail party. Of our ferry ride. Bob Caulk wrote: ...Back to sea for us Navy guys, but with booze, gambling, and women.

Welcome at the ferry terminal—part ine

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Welcome at the ferry terminal—part two

We landed at Yarmouth, NS, on Monday moming, in route to HaUfax, by way of Shipmate, September 2003

Digby on the Annapolis Basin. We were now in what was once known as Acadia and reminded of how, in the tumult of 18th century politics, many Acadian men were exiled and resettled. We were told that some came to rest in Louisiana, where "Acadian" was somehow tumed into "Cajun." Jean picked up an edition of the long poem "Evangeline," by Longfellow, to reacquaint herself with the Acadian history.

on the first tee. Harry Spencer thought Prince Edward Island "was the most picturesque...it was as green as Ireland."

Golfing on Prince Edward Island

Annapolis Royal Gardens

Peggy Hippie listed the Annapolis Royal Gardens (see photo above) ("each plant labeled," she noted) and the beautiful tapestries at the museum at Fort Anne as "most impressive." No argument here. We were all made members of the "Order of the Good Time," the first social club in the New World. It was founded by Samuel Champlain to "fortify the spirit of the men and women who created new homes in this once uncharted wildemess, and laid the foundations of a mighty nation." So say the certificates we all received, which also enjoined us to obey the Order's four mles: "To have a good time; to remember us fondly; to speak of us kindly; and to come back again." Jean says, "Mais oui, mais oui!"

In Halifax we picked up a husky, kilted guide, who introduced us to this city that Bob Caulk described as "lovely, and the people pleasant and helpful." The guide's kilt was particularly handsome, and some wanted to know what was under it. We never did get an answer other than a big grin and an obviously facetious "Nothing!"

He took us to a non-denominational cemetery where a few bodies—not all of them identified—were recovered from the sinking of TITANIC in 1912 and buried here.

Other highlights included a night at Baddeck before leaving Cape Breton Island. Near Baddeck we toured the Alexander Graham Bell Museum. I had not known of his achievements on behalf of the deaf, or of his work with hydrofoils and aircraft. We crossed the Northumberland Strait on the way to Prince Edward Island, then stayed two days in Charlotte town. Pete Stark arranged for a game of golf and he, Dick Denfeld, and Leigh Ebbert are shown

Pud Connelly praised highly the guide we had at Prince Edward Island, clad in her tartan and playing her accordion for us on the bus, leading us in singing "When the Saints Go Marching In." There we also visited the house at Green Gables, the setting of the famous novel Anne of Green Gables by Laura Montgomery. Happy to have gotten our laundry done, we re-crossed the Northumberland Strait, this time on the bridge touted as "the world's longest... spanning ice-covered water" and entered New Brunswick.

In the vicinity of St. Andrews, we stayed at the Algonquin Resort, which some of us deemed the food presentation and service the best of the trip. Esther and Vince Manara commented on the contrast between this and the trip many of us made with Lonnie to the Four Comers a couple of years ago. They noted "...a Uttle fog and drizzle instead of endless sun, rugged coasts and crystal-clear seas rather than long, colorful, sand-filled canyons."

After the evening at the Algonquin, we took a boat craise through the Deer Island Archipelago and on to Campobello Island, site of Franklin Roosevelt's summer home.

On the evening of Wednesday the 18th we were pulling into Bar Harbor Inn for another two-day stay. Harry Spencer said, "They made us feel like the 'Rich and Famous,' and of course we were!" Determined to ignore the fog, we made a "virtual" tour of Acadia National Park and strolled around the delights of Bar Harbor, before heading off to Boston for our final night, returning to Annapolis on Saturday the 21 st.

Our farewell dinner in Boston was the time for Red and Lonnie to hand out the kudos and awards, as follows: Barbara Stark was named the shopping queen; the Baileys, Peggy Hippie, and Jann Yamnicky were cited as outstanding hosts; Jean Ebbert and Barbara Stark were noted for their infectious laughter; and June Brown was named the queen of fashion.

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wine on the last leg back to Annapolis.

Besides the universal gratitude for Lonnie's and Red's guidance, we enjoyed some good jokes—remember Ellie Fakoury's "Hello Dolly?" Many commented on the goodwill and advancement of friendships. Dick Denfeld said, "Traveling with close friends of long standing, in settings so picturesque is a blessing beyond measure. Every day brought new wonders and vistas to behold, whetting the appetite for further travel to this part of the world." Pud Connelly found "common (and heretofore unknown) common denominators.. .Betty Caulk is a guide at Christ Church in Alexandria, and I am a guide at Trinity Church in Newport, RI." Thanks to all for your inputs and for your pictures. {Sec'y note: The secretary has missed Jim Nunnely from the Southwest Four Comers tour, to give us, in verse, his sequential summary of the tour) Sad news A committal service was held for LCDR R.E.L. Compton in Annapolis on 23 June.

Garnett Bailey attended and reported, "After the brief graveside service, we retired to Alumni House, where a nice buffet was waiting for us. Bob's daughter, Debbie, was very appreciative of all that the Class had done for her." Bruce A. Reichfelder reports that John C. Williamson has passed away. He died on 24 June in Tallahassee, FL.

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Pres: RADM Peter C. Conrad, USN (Ret.) 19754 Tower Hill Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650 h: 301-475-5258; e: pjconrad@erols.com Sec'y: Lt Col David B. Jones, USAF (Ret.) 6708 Pageland Ln., Gainesville, VA 20155 p: 703-754-4492; e: djlocker@earthlink.net Webmaster: Paul Dudley; e: pauld53@san.rr.com Class web site: www.usna53.org We are getting close to our big 50th. Sally and I met Pont and BUI Hall a week ago at the Loews Annapolis Hotel and checked out the room we will be using for our hospitality suite. It is room 362 and it is just like the room we had five years ago. We think it will be fine and hope that we see all, or almost all of you, in there sometime during the reunion. Chris Zirps, the head honcho for the affair, says all seems to be going well and has several meetings planned during these last two months to insure that things continue to go well. Chris and Herb Tiede have both advised me to tell all of you that the uniform for our formal banquet on Friday, 19 September is: for men, black tie (tuxedo) with miniature medals, as appropriate or business suit; for women, cocktail or evening dress. Last month's 88

issue of Shipmate should have had a reunion advertisement for '53 which provided general reunion schedule information, in case you have misplaced your letters from Chris. A gentle reminder, the banquet is the one event you should not miss. It includes a cocktail party reception with a cash bar, followed by the Midshipman Pipes and Dmms piping us into dinner where we will be welcomed by Class Executive Vice President Hart Sebring. The Midshipman Honor Guard will present the colors; we will recite the "Pledge of Allegiance" and hear John Furgerson present the Invocation. After dinner we will hear from Class President Pete Conrad, and Class limerick master and poet Art Deex, before we settle back to hear from our two distinguished guest speakers, who just happened to be our original President and Vice President, Ross Perot and Carl TVost. It wUl hnly be an evening to remember I received a very sad email from Mike Dodge '66 who lives in Guam. He reported the bad news that our Classmate, and longtime resident of Guam, Michael Dolan Flynn, had died in Chula Vista, CA, on July 4th. A littie later Pat Flynn, MUce's twin brother and fellow '53er wrote with the following information.

Mick died early in the moming on July 4th. He and Nelda had been in San Diego for a year where he was being treated for pancreatic cancer at Scripps Hospital.

They stayed with their daughter and sonin-law for most of the time, but did spend a couple of months at their townhouse in Laguna Beach. They spent a great deal of time over the past year contacting friends and Classmates. They enjoyed visitors and had lunch or dinner with whoever came by.

Bob Lowell kept close contact and both sets of Flynn's went out to dinner with the Lowells several times. Ray Bright and Bob Struven had lunch with Nelda and Mick in San Diego. The family can't begin to adequately thank all the friends who sent cards, letters, and emails, or called to wish Mick well. Scripps did a great job keeping Mick going and reducing the pain but nothing could stop the final out come. Nelda and all

the family from Guam, Arizona, and San Diego were present for the rosary and funeral mass which was on Monday, 14 July. Mick's body will be cremated and retumed to Guam where there will be a service for him and all his Guamanian friends and neighbors. His remains will be interred with his son, Steve, in Guam.

Donations in Mick's memory can be made to the American Cancer Society, Guam Unit, 479 West O'Brien Dr, Suite 102, Bank of Guam Santa Cruz Branch Bldg., Hag (Et a, GU 96910. We send our and the Class' most sincere condolences to Nelda, Joyce, Pat, and all the Flynn family on their loss, and our thanks to Mike Dodge, for his initial notification.

I was at Quantico the other day getting my vehicle sticker updated. There were several very squared away looking young second Ueutenants in the room with me. 1 noticed they were looking at my '53 ball cap and was most pleased when one of them came over and shook my hand and said, "Sir, I would just like to thank you and your Class for all the good things you did for us in '03 and for those bars. We appreciate it." It felt very nice to hear those words—thanks again for a bang up job to Eddie Best and Jack Frost.

The picture that I was expecting from Pete Conrad showed up a few days after last month's deadline. So, we will run it now. The picture was taken during a briefing for all participants before the '03 Graduation. In the picture from left to right are: Eddie Best, Dean Smith, Pete Conrad, Bruce Ogden, and George Watt '73.

Unable to be present at this briefing were the other Class of '53 presenters who were Bob Bell, Dave Frost, Bob MuhUg, and Scotty McComb. Thanks, Pete—did we have a briefing before graduation?

Bill Gourlay emailed me a short note with a gorgeous picture (if one is a golfer particularly) of Jean and Bill on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland (next page). They were celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Looks like a great place to celebrate it if both play the game.

What were your scores? Thanks, I love the picture.

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informed of our current email addresses. If you will let Herb know your correct email address, he will also correct your input at the Alumni Association and also on our Class web site, which Paul Dudley runs.

Send your current email address to Herb.

As a start. Herb requests that we run a list of Classmates that have no listed email address at the Alumni Association each month in this column. The entire list is pretJean and Bill Gourlay at The Old Course in St. Andrews, ty long so we will do part each month. If the Scotland person sees their name, or if any of you Sandy Adomey and Chris Zirps emailed know the person and know what his valid me reports on the surprise 50th wedding email address is, let Herb know. This anniversary the Adomey children hosted month's names are; Henry F. Abele, Aaron for Eddie and Frank on Saturday, 21 June at B. Agee, Gordon L. Aker, William the Harbor Hills Yacht Club in Alexander Jr, Robert C. Anderson, Robert DavidsonviUe, MD. They both say a great N. Anderson, Charles E. Andrew, Derr L. time was had by all with a number of Andrlik, Carl Angeloff, Donald M. friends and Classmates coming some disAnthony, George L. Apted, Jack Asbel, tance. Mary and Harry Mott, Frank's Phillip H. Avery, Stanley L Bachman, Otis roommate in the Fourth Company who left K. Back, Allan S. Baillie, John D. Baker, USNA to join the Army and fight in Korea, came down from Long Island. He retired as Chester A. Barchiesi, Robert G. Bames, an Army brigadier general. Mary Anne Richard H. Barrett, Jock R. Beahm, Robert Scolpino, widow of Frank Scolpino, came S. Beat, Robert M. Beckett, Gershom R. down from New Jersey. Locals attending Bell, Charies F. Bennett, Charles N. included Libby and Frank Brady (who Benson, Charles A. Best, David M. was an usher at the Adomey wedding), Bienvenu, and Neale E. Bird. Help us out Rachele and Bill Ryan, Helen Snyder, and on this guys—it is for a good cause and Christine and Chris Zirps. Sandy sent me Herb will be able to message Classmates in some digital pictures that I sent to a specific location, area, company, etc.

I talked about the Albuquerque group's Shipmate. Unfortunately, Amy Voight, our editor, said only one was sharp enough to 50th Reunion Party on 5 June in my last use. Fortunately, it is a great one of Eddie column. Jerry Weinstein sent me several and Frank dancing. I told Sandy there was digital photos of this event. Again, they did no way the two of them looked old enough not meet Shipmate's resolution standards. I to have been married for 50 years. As for got Jerry to send me some conventional the digital pictures. Amy says to use the photos and we will see if these work. The highest quaUty (pixel count) setting you first of these photos shows the guest speakhave on your camera and get close to your er, Ross Perot, surrounded by a number of subjects—^but focus! If I leam more, I'll let '53s lovely ladies. The second picture you know—I've got a digital camera now shows the men of the group, while the third and am hoping to leam myself. Thanks, photo is of Ross giving his talk. Thanks, Jerry, wish we could have been there.

Chris and Sandy.

Albuquerque area 50th anniversary guest speaker, Ross Perot

Speaking of Ross, he has eamed more honors recently. George Reith called the other day to inform me that the Military Order of the World Wars had just selected Ross as the recipient of their 2003 Distinguished Service Award. The July issue of Officer Review, the official magazine of the MOOW, carries an article on Ross as well as the news that he is their 2003 winner It also lists the other major awards and honors that Ross has received including The Winston Churchill Award, The Raoul Wallenberg Award, The Jefferson Award for Public Service, The Patrick Henry Award, The National Business Hall of Fame Award, The Samoff Award, The Eisenhower Award, The Smithsonian Computerworld Award, The Horatio Alger Award, The Texas Business Hall of Fame Award, and the Texas Science Hall of Fame Award. Congratulations Ross, we are all proud of you. And thanks, George, for sending us the information.

Paul Voelker, the son of the late Don Voelker, has informed me that his son, Nathan Voelker '07, is now a full fledged member of the Class of 2007. He joins Joe Thomas' grandson as a member of the '53 Grandchild Brigade. Let me know if there are others. Joe swore his grandson in and was going to see if he could do the same for Nathan. I hope he did.

Eddie and Frank Adomey's 50th wedding anniversary dance

As mentioned earlier. Herb Tiede (ndmconsult@erols.com) has been working on an email method of data dissemination to parts of the Class, or even to all the Class. To make this work he needs good address/location data and, especially, good email address data. To date, he is getting lots of email messages retumed as undeliverable, or no such address, etc. Obviously, a bunch of us are not keeping people

The Albuquerque area '5^ ladies with Ross Perot

The Albuquerque area '53 men with Ross Perot Shipmate, September 2003

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Other short notes: Norma and Bob Raffaele have changed their email address to tworaffles@comcast.net. Herb, please note this change. Joy and Stub Chace are off on their summer trek visiting the Outer Banks of North Carolina, several sites in Virginia, and as always a trip back to Cape Cod. They will be gone until 5 September And then after a short rest, they will be back on the road heading for our 50th. He suggests that people might consider taking him off their email lists until their re tum as he will not be checking his email on a routine basis. He also notes that at least at his first stop at a beach house holding 19 Chaces, they will be going through four cases of Samuel Adams per dayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;good luck guys. Joyce and Dave Fudge are once again in their North Carolina mountain summer home. They say they got there late this year but are happy to be back and tumed the a/c off 30 minutes out and "enjoyed the fresh mountain air the rest of the way." Al Higginbotham suggests anyone that is interested in the LIBERTY incident that took the life of our Phil Armstrong check out http://www.nsa.gov.

This site presents the latest NSA release.

If you haven't heard about it, there is a "Take a Seat" campaign in which one can name seats in the football stadium based on the amount of your contribution to our Class project which sponsors the North Memorial Plaza in the Stadium. The cost is $1,000 for a seat in the general seating area, $2,500 per seat in the new club seating section and $5,000 for a seat in the Superintendent's seating area. Your donations to our Class project can do double duty. Not only do you get credit towards the Class project, you can also name seats according to the amount of your donation as long as your commitments are paid within two years of your pledge. For example, if you pledge $2,000 for the Class project and pay it within two years you can name two seats in general seating, a $5,000 donation would allow you to name either five general seating seats, two club seats, or one Superintendents seat. If you know any Classmate or Alumnus that you want honored, take advantage of this opportunity. It is a tmly good deal.

After pressure from several pilot friends I finally became a Daedalian, which is the premier fratemal order of military pilots.

Our first function was a trip to Dayton, OH, for the Daedalian's 2003 Convention. It was a very interesting and enjoyable week.

Met lots of old pilots and heard hour after hour of war stories and did lots of hangar flying. It was a welcome change from the years of sea stories that was all we had heard in recent years. Several of our meetings were held in the USAF Museum at 90

Wright Patterson AFB, which is a wonderful place if you like airplanes. Sally fell in love with it and I was happy when I walked in and saw not only a C-124, but an L-20 De Haviland Beaver float plane. They were next to each other, which I thought appropriate as these were the last two planes 1 was current in before I was physically grounded. However, the high point of the convention came on the last day when the new national commander was introduced.

He was our very own VADM M. Staser Holcomb. His election pretty well insures that the naval aviation party Une will be heard within the order of Daedalians, which is mostly composed of AF types. If any of you naval aviators want to join a pilot's organization that now has a carrier pilot at the helm look into the Daedalians.

Don't forget Class luncheons are on the first Tuesday of each month at the Fort McNair Officer's Club at 11:30 a.m. Our 50th Reunion will be held in Annapolis from 18-21 September Gus Viers is doing well, but Bmce Ogden, Bill Harrison, and Linda Will (John Will's widow) all still need our prayers and support. We should be well into the football season by the time you get this, so Go Navy, beat as many teams as possible! Cheers. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;^Dave

was represented by Jayne and Bob Haines, and your scribe and my wife, Mary Jane.

The affair was first rate, held on the admiral's deck, with plentiful food and drink, the sun setting over the Philadelphia skyline, and a closeout fireworks display at the adjacent Camden Riversharks baseball field.

Under Tom's leadership. The Home Port Alliance has done a marvelous job of restoring the ship to proper condition for hosting tours, receptions, and a variety of special events. One of the unique opportunities made available is an overnight encampment whereby groups, such as the scouts, can berth and mess ovemight and experience what life aboard a battleship was all about. From what I saw of the ship, it is in good material condition, clean, and with a new coat of paint. To anyone passing through, and interested in learning more about her, the web site is www. battieshipnewjersey.org. A couple of '54 onboard NEW JERSEY photos follow below.

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Pres: CAPT George V. Zeberlein, USN (Ret) h: 410-267-7470; e; gvzeb@comcast.net Sec'y: CAPT George M. Henson, USN (Ret) 701 Creek View Cir., Phoenixville, PA 19460 h: 610-933-6955; e: G140250H@aol.com Webmaster: Will Croom; e: willyaye@cox.net web site: www.usna54.net

(BB-62) The USNA Alumni Association Philadelphia Chapter hosted a reception and annual meeting on the evening of 6 June onboard NEW JERSEY, now berthed permanently as a memorial at the Camden, NJ, waterfront. NEW JERSEY is operated under the auspices of The Home Port AlUance, a 14 member board of trustees whose executive director is our own RADM Thomas U. Seigenthaler, USN (Ret.). This is the second year in a row that a summer reception has been held onboard and it promises to become an annual event on the schedule of the Philadelphia Chapter.

The ship presents a truly awesome sight as one approaches it from an angle on the bow (AOB) of starboard 90 (submariner nomenclature for target aspect) down the mooring quay. With no stores, ammunition, or fuel, she rides higher in the water than her usual 38-foot loaded draft. In addition to Tom, it NEW JERSEY

Tom Seigenthaler with Jayne and Bob Haines

Legacy Gift Update This is a special Class of '54 Legacy Gift Update Report to fit the Shipmate publication requirements. When you read this some of the information may be dated, but that is a result of the publication lead times.

By now there should be a more current Class Gift report posted on the '54 web site.

If you have web access, go to usna54.net and click the Class gift link for the most recent update. Check the May update for some neat photos of the renovated Memorial Hall including the '54 panel of the Memorial Wall.

We are searching for ways to better communicate the Class gift information, particularly for reaching those in the Class who do not connect to the Intemet. We welcome suggestions on how to do this.

One way to get the Class gift developments to non-Intemet Classmates is via the U.S. maU. If you would like to receive a Shipmate, September 2003

hardcopy of the Class Legacy Gift updates, send me your name and address and I will forward to you copies as they are released via USPS mail. My address is William J. Montgomery, 2404 Old Trace Ln., Reston, VA 20191-2621. My email is wjmonty@ cpcug.org.

Here are some of the major items from the May Gift Update revised to be current through 30 June 2003: • Memorial Hall was reopened to the Brigade and the public on 15 May with „ the Class of '54 representatives partici*^ pating in the ceremony. The next time you are in Annapolis, make a visit to Memorial Hall to see what yoiu- Legacy Gift support is accomplishing. I think you will find the renovation impressive.

• Class of '54 names to be honored on the Memorial Wall have been approved. Here are the names as they appear on the '54 section of the Memorial Wall:

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Ralph Kinidge Redden 2dLt, USAF Frederick John Kirby ENS, USN Louis Charies Niederiander Jr. LTJG, USN Edward Haskell Tandy Jr. LTJG, USN Theodore Martin Stoik IsO^t, USAF Andrew W. Zulli Jr. IstLt, USA Donald Edward Loring LTJG, USN Robert Drexel Wilson LTJG, USN Kenneth John Ball IstLt, USMC James Bradford Whitehead IstLt, USAF Joseph Broadus Williams LTJG, USN Eugene Hunt Parker LTJG, USN Stephen Potter McNally LTJG, USN Derald Ray Beal LTJG, USN Robert Edward BirkeiuneierlstLt, USAF Thomas Alfred Banta LT, USN James Fenton Wiley LT, USN Floyd Gunnard Nelson LT, USN Walter Bispham Shaw Jn LF, USN James Corbom Steele LT USN Guy Alexander McElroy LT, USN Norman Martin Sassi LT, USN David Lantaff Hess Capt, USMC James SUirgis Willis Jr. LT, USN Robert Donald Biederman LT, USN Fred Horatio Gates H LCDR, USN Kenneth Edward Hume LCDR, USN Charles David Schoonover LCDR, USN Richard Earl Parks LCDR, USN Walker Wmston Lambert LCDR, USN Mitchel Stanley Soltys LCDR, USN Francis Atwood Slattery CDR, USN Emest Albert Stamm CAPT, USN Gary Thomas Smith LtCol, USAF Joseph Francis Mudd LtCol, USAF Charles Stoddard Rowley Col, USAF

Names are listed in the order of death, starting at the top of the colunm.

Note Theodore Stoik and Andrew Zulli did not graduate with the Class. After leaving the Academy they joined miUtary services and both were killed in operational accidents. As such, they are eligible to be honored with the Class of '54 members included on the Memorial Wall.

David Dean Ford also did not graduate and joined the USAF after his departure Shipmate, September 2003

from the Academy. He was killed in an aircraft accident. His service record is being researched for his rank. He will be added as the 37th member of the Class of '54 to be included on the Memorial Wall.

• The Memorial Wall effort includes researching service records that have grown to a list of 3,800 USNA graduates whose names are candidates for inclusion on the Wall. We anticipate that this research phase will be completed in the late fall. This means that the Memorial Wall will not be completed until 2004, but in time for our 50th Reunion.

• The Class of '54 Memorial Wall section will serve as an illustrative example until the entire Memorial Wall can be completed. Other sections of the Memorial Wall to be part of the temporary display include the Classes of '86 and '95, because those Classes made additional, but less than '54s, gift contributions to the renovation of Memorial Hall.

• Class Legacy Gift donations and pledges have reached 51% of the $1,954,000 goal and have passed the $1 million mark.

Here is a table that shows the Legacy Gift fund raising progress as of 30 June 2003: Project Goal Pledged to Date % of Goal Overall Goal $1,954,000 $1,000,684 51% Memorial Hall $ 1,500,000 $855,169 57% Renovation Phase $910,000 $855,169 94% Maintenance Fund $590,000 — Other Legacy Gift Initiatives $454,000 $145,515 32% • Gift Fund authorized expenditures reach • $180,306 as of 30 June 2003. By the end of June, we had expended $168,235 for the Memorial Hall project. The remainder of $12,071 was for phonathon and financial management fees. Here is a summary of the Memorial Hall expenditures: Memorial Hall Expenditure Item Amount Mem Hall Don't Give Up Ship Flag Removal $24,709 Removal, Additional Flags from Mem Hall $24,420 Furnish/Install Engraved Plaques in Mem Hall $27,500 Don't Give Up the Ship Flag Preservation Prelim Work $42,050 Prepare & Mount Memorial Wall Temporary Display $23,500 Research Mem Wall Svc Records Progress Pmts#l-#4 $26,056.22 Total Memorial Hall Expenditures as of 6/30/2003 $168,235.22

you haven't made your pledge or donation and need information on how do so, please contact Bob Hofford '61 (bob.hofford@usna.com; 410-293-1961) at the USNA Foundation. The mailing address is CAPT Robert Hofford, USN (Ret.), USNA Foundation, 291 Wood Rd., Beach Hall, Annapolis, MD 21402.

Bob will provide you with the material you need to make a pledge or donation.

We hope this update helps to give all Classmates a sense of the substantial progress that is being made with the Memorial Hall renovation and toward reaching our Legacy Gift fund goal.

Thanks again to all of you for helping to make this important Class Gift effort a reality. All the best, BUI Montgomery.

Museum Meeting From Ray Messinger: Libby and I visited our youngest son, Tim, in the Pensacola area and met up with Diane and Dick GaskiU for a lunch and tour of the Navy Aviation Museum. Dick and Ray enjoyed recalling the Academy days playing on the tennis team. We are both still playing and still doing pretty well, considering our respective advanced ages. Our son, Tim, is retired from the Coast Guard where he flew the Falcon jet and is now flying the Boeing 717 for AIRTRAIN out of Atlanta. I am reminded often that I must address him as Captain Tim!

Ray and Tim Messinger with Dick Gaskill

Florida Visit From Bill NichoUs: My wife, Betty, and 1 went to Florida for a week in early June. While there, we stopped in Orlando to see one of my former roommates, Dillard George, and his lovely wife, Corinne, and were served some delicious home cooking. Although we had planned our trip to look around for a winter rental, we ended up buying a place in the Lakeland, FL, vicinity (Eaglebrook). Our new home should be finished in December. I retired recently (for the third time) following completion of a ten-month airfield construction project in south-central Virginia. We are ready for a change.

How to Make a Legacy Gift Donation or Pledge Thanks to all of you for your great support and your encouragement. The number of Classmates opting to make pledges and donations continues to increase. If

Bill Nicholls and Dillaid George

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Note of Passing Ted Gerst informed us that his wife, Alice, had passed away on 29 May. Our deepest condolences go out to Ted and his family.

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Pres: LCDR Dennis Sullivan, USN (Ret.) Secy: CAPT Thomas G. Kiefaber, USN (Ret.) 11814 Triple Crown Rd., Reston, VA 20191 h: 703-758-1077; e: KIEF55@aol.com Class web site: http//www.usna.com/classes/1955 The summer doldrums have hit! Nothing much is going on. Many people are on the road and, hopefully, this means they'll be filing trip reports later. I did see Lucy and Hank Mustin, Anne and Ted Parker, and Gale and Tom Emery at the CNO's Sunset Fiesta Buffet on 21 June, and I had a fun time visiting Al "King Koz" Kozischek in SoCal from 10-14 July. Al has conducted so many tours of the Getty Center in Los Angeles for his visitors, he's become an expert guide. Ray Hine visited the Naval War College in mid-June to attend a two day seminar on National Strategy. While there, he had the opportunity to visit with his old roommate. Bob Emery, and his wife, Eleanor, and contact fellow Companymates, Dick Gero and Jim Brownlow. A small but energetic band of '55ers hit the links in Urbana, MD (spectacular Whiskey Creek GC, to be exact), on 15 July to test their mettle in the mid-day sun. Lasting the course were: Ray Hine, Joe Chmelik, Tony Bracken, Tom Schultz, and Ted Parker, with Hartley Holte observing. The highlight of the day was a delicious prime rib feast served up by Pat Chmelik at their lovely home nearby. I have pics left-over from various recent functions that 1 have included herein.

Fred ToUeson with Norm Channell at MTR 92

'55: Seaborn Wade, Vem Carlson, Tom Shine, and Gary Snyder

'55: Don Shelton and Madeline Summers with the Stotts and Hugh Webster

'55: Jack Baldwin, Denny Sullivan, Tom Cann, Steve Lowe, and Ted Parker Shipmate, September 2003

steamer, their coastal express, that travels up the coast of Norway from Bergen to Kirkenes, just a couple of clicks from Russia. We arrived in Oslo on 17 May, when we popped up from an underground train station into the city-center. It is their National Day, the day they celebrate their independence from Sweden, which we were not aware of, and we ended up right in the middle of the capital city celebrations. It was a sight to experience. The stop in Oslo gave us an opportunity to visit several museums, including the Kon Tiki and Framm Museums. We then rode the train across Norway from Oslo to Bergen. It is billed as the most beautiful train ride there is, taking about seven and a half hours. The natural areas, including some glaciers, are spectacular! In Bergen we boarded our coastal steamer NoRDKAPP, for a 12 day roundtrip. There is fleet of 11 of these steamers that leave Bergen on almost a daily basis. They carry passengers, toiuists, cars, mail, freight, building materials, fire wood, etc. On their roundtrips, they make 66 stops, some as short as 15 minutes, and others for several hours, moving along the coast 24/7. We crossed the Arctic Circle, and being late May, we were then in the land of the midnight sun. The track we were on permitted us clearly to see the stm, on the northern horizon, dip dovm, and without going below the horizon, start to rise again. This time of the year is 24 hours of daylight, when above the Arctic Circle. The next part of our trip had us rounding the North Cape, which is the most northern inhabited part of Europe. Because of the Gulf Stream, the weather for our entire northern portion of the trip was milder than we had anticipated. At Kirkenes we tumed around and retraced our track back down to Bergen. There were several bus excursions through local areas. Some of these trips had us leaving the ship at one port, and then rejoining it at the next port. It was during these waUdng^us trips through the local areas that it became evident that about 20-25% of the local residences all had flag poles in their front yards to fly their Norwegian flag. As a nation, their nationalism level is so much higher than what we see here at home, and they are proud of it.

Peggy and Otto Zipf at North Cape, Norway "Taps" h is sad to announce the passing on of Harold "Heap" Nelson (16). Harold died on 6 July from complications of brain cancer. His funeral Shipmate, September 2003

service was held on 20 July in West Lawn, PA. His wife, Helen, can be contacted at 35 Fawn Dr., Reading, PA 19607; 610-775-3967; haroldwnelson @ aol.com.

Fred ToUeson, our fundraising Czar, reports that: Thanks to the extreme generosity of one of our Classmates who desires to remain anonymous, the Class has some challenging goals to meet. $125,000 has been contributed for the Class to match for the Cold War Memorial Battle Arch at NMC Memorial Stadium.

Another $250,000 has been contributed for the Class to match for the renovation of the John Paul Jones Crypt and associated artifacts.

These gifts are truly important to achieving the Class goals and represent a challenge for the rest of the Class. The process for both gifts has started with the final design contract on the renovation of the Crypt being let as this edition goes to press. The Academy is still formulating all the rules on what the Class can put onto the Memorial Battle Arch. Work on the arches will have to occur after this football season. What does the Class need to do to finish these projects? For the Arch, another $95,000 is needed.

For the Crypt, the $250,000 has been matched, but another $500,000 is needed to wrap up the project.

FaU Social Schedule For Mid-Atlantic Region Luncheons at Portofino's (Alexandria): 10 September, 8 October, 12 November, and 10 December Luncheon in Outer Banks: 23 September. Class Golf: 16 September at Annapolis GC; 14 October at Hidden Creek GC (Reston), followed by dinner. Homecoming Party at Alumni House on 25 October.

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Class Executive Committee Co-Chairmen: CAPT Douglass F. Hayman, USN (Ret.) (11) Col George Mushalko, USAF (Ret.) (15) Sec'y: Dave Swanson (4) 16 E. Del Ray Ave., Alexandria, VA 22301 p: 703-548-7240; f: 703-548-0272 e: hdswanson@aol.com News of Classmates A Classmate who has gone missing is Frederic Evans (6). The last address that we had was RO. Box 1007, Ocklawaha, FL 321831007. Can anyone provide his new address? If so please notify Doug HajTnan or me.

Received the following input from Jim VanMetre (4) conceming one of our contributions to the Nimitz Library: Dave, I have received the following letter from Dr. Werking, the librarian at USNA's Nimitz Library. He writes of one of the many projects the Class of '56 is sponsoring with our contributions commemorating our 45th Reunion. Albert Michelson 1873 was a USNA graduate who won the Nobel Prize for Physics for measuring the speed of light. His measurements of the speed of light and discovery of their constancy regardless of relative motion led Albert Einstein to his discovery of the theories of relativity. Dr. Michelson's papers have heretofore been very difficult to access. However, our Class gift to the Nimitz Library has enabled the papers to be catalogued for use by scholars. Dr. Werking sent the following letter to Jim;

19 June 2003 Dear Jim: I'm pleased to send you a copy of A Guide to the Albert A. Michelson Collection 1803-1989.

The reorganization of this important collection and the production of this research tool resulted from gift funds made available to the Nimitz Library by your USNA Class of 1956.

Together with other elements of a Michelson Exhibition, the guide will be available on the Library's web site next month. I'll send you the URL when we finish that piece of the project.

I hope you will tell your Classmates that we very much appreciate the interest and generosity of the great Class of '56.

Sincerely /s/ Richard Hume Werking, Ph.D. Librarian, Associate Dean, and Professor of History Nashville-Vanderbilt mini-reunion, 9-10-11 October The registration form and schedule were sent out with the annual Class letter in early July. We have a terrific three-day event set up, which includes all the Nashville highlights and the Vanderbilt-Navy football game on Saturday, plus much time to mingle and socialize. Our hotel is right across the street from the Opryland Hotel and Resort (a spectacle in itself) and adjacent to the unique Opry Mills Mall. We will, of course, attend the Grand Ole Opry, visit the Jack Daniels Distillery, take a short cruise on ANDREW JACKSON stemwheeler, and other tours shown on the registration form. Our deadline for signing up on the registration form was 31 August to help us in planning, but we can now accommodate additional folks well into September for those who have been on the fence. Should you need a registration form, contact Nick Nicholson (murray.nicholson@comcast,net; 615-356-4937) or George Mushalko (gmushalko@cox.net; 703-768-4543). Looking forward to a big turnout and the good times we had in Colorado Springs last year with the Air Force game.

Valentines Day Caribbean Cruise If you haven't yet signed up for this four day Valentine's Day cruise, call Judy at 800-3332359 or 888-333-8997. Pete Peterson arranged this neat event leaving Port Canaveral, FL, on 13 Febmary, with port calls in Nassau and Coco Bay, and returning on 16 February. This is a great opportunity for four days of fun and for those who have never cmised. Pete has over 50 signed up as of now, early July. More on this event in future Shipmate issues.

Peirce Ferriter (16) sent a photo of Vince Roper (16) and himself at Vince's surprise 70th birthday party on 28 June 2003. Vince's wife Robbie faked him out beautifully and it really was a surprise! The background artwork is by their daughter, the late Stephanie Roper.

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'56: Ben George (19), Swanny Swanenburg (13), Mark O'Hara (14), and Sam Armstrong (06) get the scoop from Class of '05 escorts at North Severn

'56: Duane Heisinger (07) with a copy of his book. Father Found, with George Musli.ilko (15), Pete Randrup (03), and Jim Van Metre (04) at the May Class Luncheon. Duane will discuss his experience with the book at the 11 September class luncheon Several more photos with brief discussions are as follows:

CDR Gary Sandala '82 welcomes '56 to the Sea Trials for the Class of '06, showing Ted (20) and Mona Shultz

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Pres: CAPT David S. Cooper, USN (Ret.) Corr Sec'y: CAPT F.N. Howe Jr., USN (Ret.) 1 Walter Cir., Fredericksburg, VA 23188-8912 e: fnhusna57@cox.net Sec'y: CAPT R . H . Scales, USN (Ret.) 129 Westbury, Williamsburg, VA 23189 e: vkct@mindspring.com Webmaster: Fred Dammann web site: www.usna57.org T h e odds caught up with us again in June with receipt of the following notification from J o h n

Stacey: With a heavy heart, I need to advise you that Shawn Steinke, Ninth Company, passed away on Sunday, 15 June. He is survived by his wife, Joan, and two daughters, Malinda and Cynthia.

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We open on 15 December 2003, two days before the Centennial of Flight ceremonies at Kitty Hawk. I am a very lucky guy to have been asked to assist in such a magnificent undertaking to help build "America's Hangar."

On the other hand, it is a program with all the usual programmatic things going on. These things don't happen often in "museumland," so it is especially fascinating.

The legal requirement derives from a 1946 bill establishing a National Air Museum (changed to Air and Space in 1966). The Center is being built with private funds, as directed when the project was approved in a bill signed by the President in 1996. Thus it will have taken 57 years to fulfill the spirit of the 1946 law to, "Preserve and display aeronautical (and space flight) equipment and data of historical interest and significance to the progress of aviation (and space flight)." Of 360 aircraft and major pieces of aircraft currently in the NASM collection, 62 are on display on the Mall. About 140, in various states of repair, had been available to small group tours at the Paul E. Garber Facility at Silverhill, MD, and 78 were on loan for display or restoration.

Ultimately, it is expected that 200 (plus or minus) displays will be on exhibit at the Udvar-Hazy Center including an SR-71, the ENOLA GAY (fully assembled and preserved), and the first space shuttle ENTERPRISE. Check out the web site to see what else you can expect to see.

And just to whet the appetite of all the old wing-walkers and strap-hangers, here's a picture of our m a n standing with ENOLA G A Y , and looking appropriately businesslike. It would be stunning to see that airplane in the flesh, would it not?

progress with a series of new drugs, until he contracted pneumonia. This proved too much for his weakened body to overcome. A memorial service was held on Thursday, 19 June, at the family church. He will be inumed at the Veterans Cemetery in Boulder City, NV. The family's maihng address is 1309 Elsa Way, Boulder City, NV 89005-3303.

S h a w n w a s m y s h i p m a t e on First Class Cruise, during which brief period he made a cherished, lifelong impression. W h e n 1 think about the good ship R O W E M A R U ( D D - 5 6 4 ) 1

r e m e m b e r a few special faces, Shawn among them.

Last month, w e got into a "Yessir, yessir, three bags full" kind of thing and had to back off a number of dandy contributions, lest w e oven'un the authorized space. T h e worst part of that situation was that a number of babies went out with the bathwater, chief among which was a nice piece provided by Dick Gentz. Hopefully, beyond the scribe's credibility, there's been no d a m a g e to orderly planning activities from which w e cannot recover.

Without any further delay, here's the full report from Dick: I have managed to find myself an employee of the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (NASM). The position title is transition manager Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.

The job is to "Plan, Prepare, Move, and Open the Center" which is now being built on 176 acres of leased property on the south side of Dulles International Airport. The web site for details for NASM is www.nasm.si.edu. It is possible to view information there about the Center's progress as well as curator write-ups on the individual items in the collection.

Manager Gentz and ENOLA GAY A n d to corroborate the most incredible parts of Paul Roush's letter which was relayed in this spot last month, here's faithful stringer Joe Koch's trip report of his M a y visit back to the farm and supporting attractions: During our trip east, we spent a couple of days in the Washington, DC, area. While there, we had lunch with Virginia and Stan Severance at their home in Oakton. I have actually known Virginia longer than Stan as our fathers were both Air Force stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany in '46-'48 and she was my sister's best friend. Stan had to leave to take the magistrate duty in Fairfax County. Bill Peerenboom has recruited Stan to help him put the bad guys away.

We also had dinner one evening with Kerrie and Mike McHugh in Alexandria. First Class Year, Mike and I spent a number of weekends at Goucher College. Mike married his Goucher girl, while I did not.

The Class of '57 was well represented at the Alumni Association meeting in Annapolis. In addition to the Board of Trustees and Committee meetings, the Class presidents and

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Red Rock State Park manager. "She has helped us build our curriculum; she has been our volunteer coordinator and has sat on just about every committee we have."

Congratulations, Joan. (Another name for the Sedona file.)

Sam Coulbourne submitted a really cool photo of some Companymates he had captured passing through his neck of the woods recentiy, but, as is the case with too many of our digitals, it was found to be dot-deficient and we couldn't print the thing. Not to be denied, he and his buds came up with another 21st company classic, featuring a goodly chunk of tomorrow's centurions engaged in some character-building, back terrace ED exercise.

Sam identifies the players as follows: "For some reason, all three roommates got themselves in trouble Second Class year. Arthur Aronson (in charge of detail) marches the sorry lot which includes, in front, Sam Coulbourne, and to the right Steve Missailidis. Between Sam and Steve is Jerry Peterson (we think) and at the far right is Ed Whiting (we think)."

Whatever the offense, the authorities obviously focused quickly on the sources of the trouble.

As you are hopefully aware, '57 has accepted the responsibility of acting as a sponsor for the brand new Class of 2007. Just to keep you up to speed, that gang has now been hauled on board and stood up down on the Farm, thanks in part to the good offices and tender ministrations of a number of your Classmates.

The point men for this four-year effort are Ken Malley and Bill Hamel who got the ball rolling by orchestrating the Class's participation in 2007's "Induction Day" festivities. Not only did these two do all the work, but Bill kindly provided the following comprehensive report on the day's activities: On Tuesday, 2 July 2003, a sizable contingent of Classmates and wives gathered at the Yard to welcome the new Class of 2007, and their parents and friends, to the "extended Brigade" of Midshipmen (to borrow a phrase from Acting Superintendent VADM Charles W. Moore's remarks). As our first step in forging a new Link in the Chain, bonding our Class with the Class 50 years our junior. Induction Day for 2007 was judged quite successful.

In attendance at the family picnic (held on Hospital Point while the new Plebes were going through processing), at the swearing-in ceremony on Tecumseh Court, mixing and mingling with the new Mids along Stribling '57:1 to I,fromrow. Bud Lehman, Ron Del Duca, Gus Prahalis; back row, Gaeton Long '60, Joe Neary, Jack Turner, Walk, and/or joining together for dinner at the Ken Bechdel, and Bob Christenson Officers and Faculty Club afterward, were Bill Alexander, Shirley and Dave Balding, Gin and Paul Behrends, Eleanor and Pete Boyne, Mimi and Dave Cooper, Marge and Andy Dulik, Betty and Cam Fraser, Joan and Wayne Fritz, Jim Gant, Charlie Hall, Sue and Bill Hamel, Jane and Pete Junghans, Judy and Mike Kelly, Darrow Kirkpatrick, Urb Lamay, Muff and George Philipps, Jim Poole, Linda and Don Regenhardt, Pattie and Skip Rutemiller, Nancy and Denny Sloan, Gerry and Dave Smalley, and Chuck Wilbur.

Also in attendance were honorary Classmate Jack Kersh and his wife, Joyce.

Our Class was well recognized at both the picnic, which we helped pay for, and the swearing-in, where the Supe took note of the Class' commitment to 2007 in the Link program. The new Mids looked very sharp, '57: Marching 21st Company Miscreants

Chapter presidents were in town for meetings.

I am the National Trustee for the Los Angeles Chapter and a member of the House and Membership Committees. Bill Peerenboom was there to represent the Class at the Class presidents meeting as Dave Cooper was in South Carolina for the Class golf tournament.

Sounds like Dave knows what is most important these days!

Our Class has its share of Chapter presidents present. Fritz Steiner was there as the Huntsville, AL, Chapter president; Bill Morrison as the Arizona Chapter president; Walt Whipple as the Palm Beach Chapter president: Ed Whiting as the KnoxvilleOakridge, TN, Chapter president, and Paul Roush as the Williamsbiu-g, VA, Chapter vice president, filling in for the president. Having seven Classmates in Annapolis for Alumni Association business at one time might be a record of sorts. I had an opportunity to talk to all our Classmates but somehow missed Fritz.

Mary Jane and I spent some time with Paul and DarUne Roush after the Thursday night cocktail party catching up and seeing their new second home in Aimapolis where they plan on spending football season each year.

Here on the West Coast, we have seen a number of Classmates at monthly Orange County Alumni luncheons. As the man in charge, I am there every month, joined frequently by Jim Paulk, Bob Lutz, and Dave StiUer. In the past we've included 47.5W reunion committee meetings following some luncheons and have been joined then by Vic Prushan from Thousand Oaks and Jim Beatty and Geoi^e Lanman up from San Diego.

My old shipmate Ron Del Duca relayed a photo he received from Mary Christenson which features the parade of some of the heavies present at a May Wyoming Seminary Class of '53

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Reunion. Ron's letter also included the names other Classmates, members of the same Wyoming class, who were unable to attend: Herb Bauer, Tom Cook, Jeny Court, Jim Craig, Tony Dunlosky, Paul Gober, Arden Llewellyn, Ron Marryott, Ed Palanek, Dave Smalley, Bob Swartz, and Keith Hastie.

Apparently, having heard that 1 was an especially crummy typist, Dave Isquith fired in the following note by snail mail: The other day I enjoyed breakfast with fellow resident, Paul Hamilton, at our local Coffee Pot restaurant. In between fly fishing in British Columbiaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he is an expertâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;"down time" at lakeside property in Maine and trips back to DC to teach radar systems to "spooks," he and I occasionally break bread. On this day he casually mentioned that his wife, Joan, had been chosen as Volunteer of the Year by Arizona State Parks, and I thought I'd send along the resulting clipping. No pink Cadillac apparently, but Joan's accomplishments did make thefrontpage of the Sedona Red Rock News.

Clare and I are doing well. She is now able to walk around without a cane following her hip replacement in February, and we will soon be hiking the red rocks again. As "outside" travel consultants for Sedona Travel we are also qualifying as Spain Tourism Specialists, adding another expertise to the pot and, hopefully, more clients. It probably would be good to take Spanish lessons.

Dave goes on to welcome all visitors (note to file with careless invitations) and forwards a copy of the newspaper item reporting Joan's recognition. The expansive article notes that the former schoolteacher was chosen from among more than 700 statewide volunteers after more than ten years of 40 to 60 hours-a-month service.

"Joan does just about everything here," said the

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Romoser's farm, "Willamar." This traditional mid-summer event was held for the final time on 13 July at the historic Oakton site, which is on the market. The agent of record, Dwight Avis, estimates that it will not go long unclaimed.

Volunteers from the local membership performed their usual yeoman duties getting parking areas mowed and organizing the barbeque vendor, and a grand time was had by all. The hosts stood still for one last nostalgic shot, presented for your inspection below. Thanks, Romosers.

'57: Colonel Hamel with the 1-Day word considering, in their white works and with their just-learned marching and saluting skills.

Before the prospective Plebes pronounced their ringing "I Do!" to accept their oath of office, the First and Second Class Mids of the Plebe detail all swore their own oath to give these guys and girls the best possible leadership over the next six weeks.

Many of us in attendance were pleased at the receptiveness of the new Mids to our presence and our good intentions. Even more so, we were a little surprised and quite happy with the sincere and enthusiastic response of their parents and families. They all seemed to feel somehow reassured that we old goats would be around to support and encourage their kids in this new world.

Bill not only participated with Ken in arranging our participation, but then went the final mile and accepted the task of representing us with remarks to the new Plebes' families as well as Academy and Alumni Association leadership.

So well chosen were the words that these remarks were the first highlight reported in everyone's dispatch covering the day's events and are passed along here in full: Good moming and welcome to our Alma Mater: the United States Naval Academy.

Our Alma Mater (the anthem) is titled Navy Blue & Gold. Here, the "blue" comes from the seven seas, and the "gold" comes from God's great sun.

Midshipmen and Alumni are required by tradition to stand at attention when it is played or sung. Its words and music have deep meaning for all of us. It beginsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I won't try to sing it, don't worry...

Now college men from sea to sea May sing of colors true But who has better right than we To hoist a symbol hue?

For sailormen in battle fair Fromfightingdays of old Have proved the sailors' right to wear The Navy Blue and Gold.

Clearly, these words could use a little updating (200 members of the new Class are women)...

Moving on, the third verse goes like this...

Four years together by the Bay Where Severn joins the tide Then by the service called away, We 're scattered far and wide.

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But still when two or three shall meet And old tales be retold From low to highest in the Fleet We 'II pledge the Blue & Gold.

We in the Class of 1957 are mostly in the business of retelling the old tales these days.

And two or three (or many more) of us often do meet, and we often toast the Blue & Gold. And I can tell you in all truth, many of our best "old tales" still come from our "four years together by the Bay." As new Midshipmen, your sons and daughters today embark on a great voyage, perhaps a lifelong journey, a half century after we began our own. The roadmaps and guidelines for this journey will develop in their minds and hearts right here, on this campus. And they will carry these four years as treasured, if sometimes painful, memories for the rest of their lives.

We in the Class of 1957 hope to support and encourage your Midshipmen from today through their graduation in May of 2007. In doing this, we are reinforcing and living one of the greatest of Academy traditions: Loyalty.

Loyalty to the Academy, its mission, and its values, and loyalty to fellow Midshipmen, whatever their vintage. And we hope we are forging ever-stronger links in the chains that connect us all.

As we participate in many of the milestone events of '07s tour here, we hope to share some of the vast experience and some of the modest wisdom we have accumulated in this 50 years.

It is our sincere wish and hope that your new Midshipmen, and you yourselves, may benefit.

I put it to you that those are handsome and inspired words, even for a Marine.

Thank you. Bill.

The schedule for Link in the Chain events in the immediate future as reported by our coordinators: The next Link event is the Affirmation Day parade and ceremony, on Saturday, 9 August, where Bruce DeMars is scheduled to speak.

This will be followed by the end-of-Plebe Summer celebration, the regimental dinner, in Alumni Hall on Saturday, 16 August, at which Bud Edney will make a few remarks.

Full reports on the immediate events will be forthcoming as will the several additional occasions, which are distributed over the next four years.

Finally, we need to report on the successful meeting of the Washington area faithful for the 20th annual July picnic at Martha Ann and Bill

Picnic hosts Martha Ann and Bill Romoser We are flat out of space again. Tell us what you're doing. Carpe diem. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;FNH

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Annual Membership: 14% Life Membership: 45%

Pres: Lt Col Gordon M. Gerson, USAF (Ret.) e: gordon.gerson@1958.usna.com Sec'y: Col Warren S. Walters, USMC (Ret) 5664 Ravenel Ln., Springfield, VA 22151-2430 h: 703-321-9586; e: wwalters@erols.com web page: http://www.usna.com/Classes/1958/ The calendar has flipped its pages, and once again, September is staring us in the face. The beautiful month brings us cooler air, children and grandchildren back in school, and for the optimists, football dreams of an improved Navy team playing at the level witnessed in last year's Army-Navy game. The month also brings us closer to Reunion 45, only some six weeks away in mid-October. As of this mid-July writing, there are 475 Classmates and guests registered for the gathering, and the Homecoming football game Class of '58 add-on section has sold over 450 tickets in addition to the normal 157 season ticket holders. That means over 600 hollering '58 voices will be cheering the team on to glory against the Delaware Blue Hens. If this sounds like fun, and if you perhaps hadn't planned on joining in, it's still not too late! Check the Class web site for instructions on how to find a hotel, get registered for events, and order mementos.

NAAA will sell you a ticket at 800-US4-NAVY if you ask for seating in group number 400. h will be a grand time, and a memorable milestone on the Voyage.

Sadly, one of the Classmates who had registered for the reunion has passed away unexpectedly. Robert Malcolm "Scotty" MacGregor (10) died of a massive heart attack on 15 July in Virginia Beach, VA. A native of Louisville, KY, he joined the Class after attending BuUis Prep.

Upon commissioning in the Navy, Scotty started out on CVA

BON HOMME RICHARD for a year,

Shipmate, September 2003

and then went to submarine school, subsequently serving aboard GRENADIER and SSBN JAMES MONROE. He then completed tours on several surface ships. He was stationed on AGE VALCOUR home ported in Bahrain, and also served on CLG SPRINGFIELD, home ported in Gaeta, Italy. Scotty retired as a commander from the inactive ship maintenance facility in July of 1978, and resided in the Norfolk area from that point on. His wife, Margareta, of the home at 4216 Daugherty Ct., Virginia Beach, VA 23455; daughter, Katherine, and son, Danny; and one grandchild, survive him. Services and internment were conducted at Old Donation Episcopal Church in Virginia Beach on 19 July.

Our Classmate CDR Bradford Wolcott Welles, USN (Ret.) (3), also passed away after an illness at his home in Osprey, FL, on 29 June 2003. Brad became a naval aviator upon commissioning, and spent 20 years flying P-3 aircraft or carrying out Aeronautical engineering duties. He was a graduate of NPGS at Monterey in aeronautical engineering, and served as an exchange officer to the Canadian Armed Forces in that capacity. He also served at NavAirSysCom in DC, and retired from a billet in BuPers in 1978. In his second career, he worked as a transportation safety specialist for organizations in the Washington, DC, area, then moved to Tennessee to work for Lockheed Martin Energy Systems at Oak Ridge, TN. There he was a nuclear materials transportation specialist, rising to become the manager of transportation safety compliance. Brad retired from Lockheed in 1997 and moved to Osprey, FL, where he was a boating enthusiast, member of the Southbay Power and Sail Club, and a volunteer at Mote Marine. His wife, Mimi, of the family home at 29 Landlubber Ln., Osprey, FL 34229, as well as a son, daughter, and two stepdaughters stuvive him, all with their own famihes. A memorial service was held on 2 July in Sarasota, with the Class being represented by John Lorusso (3), Dick Freeman (3), Wally Bridgman (12), Bob Shearer (14), Bill Cartwright (9), and Jake McMichael (10). The Class offers its condolences to the MacGregor and Welles famihes on the loss of these fine Classmates.

A brief update was sent in by Ray Riches (11), who lives in Spokane, WA. Ray retired from flying cargo with FedEx Feeder Operations in the northwest in February 2000, and proceeded to build a dream shop in his back yard where he tinkers on vintage VW buses. He volunteers once a week at two museums in Spokane and enjoys sailing his 27-foot sloop on Lake Coeur d'Alene. Ray also travels around the northwest, still plays a little music with friends, and best of all, will try to get back for Reunion 45 next month!

The flag has traveled during the past months.

One trip was in the custody of Buff Walter (11), who writes: Last April and eariy May, I spent three weeks in Europe with a week sailing from Vounaki, Greece, on the western coast, this time in the Ionian Sea. I sailed with four couples on a bare boat charter of a 50-foot Benetau French built sloop rig. After the week sailing, I visited my son, daughter-in-law, and three grandchildren in Nancy, France, plus spent a weekend in the Austrian Alps with German friends. Sailing Shipmate, September 2003

Cap'n Buff and Crew in Greece with me this time were three couples from the West Point Class of 1958: Betty and Herb Puscheck, Henriette and Jack Gordon, and Gale and George Robertson, along with some non-58 landlubbers, Gerry and Gary Slack. We had great sailing with good winds, but a bit on the cool side so that swim call was out of the question. When eating ashore, one had better Uke Greek salads, but the food was great and because we were early in the season, we could take our choice of restaurants. '58 is Great!

Gary Minar (20), visited Honduras in April on an independent "adventure tour." As he reports: A friend and I rented an Avis car and saw the country in eight days, including famous Mayan ruin archaeological sites, renowned rain forests, top line and bottom hne hotels, cigar factories, beautiful coastal cities, and botanical gardens. Honduras is a very special part of our continent, and not completely overrun with tourists. Some may find it lacking in comforts, but the people are quite friendly and industrious. They welcome us and accommodate travelers at very modest travel costs. There was one hotel that is "world class," located in the rain forest between two famous white water rafting rivers. It also has a truly fine restaurant.

It is listed in the well-known Small Hotels of the World catalog. Hiking in their rain forest was very memorable. For most of our trip, the hotels ran below $20 for two beds, air conditioning, and hot water. There were some less spectacular hotels, but overall safe and comfortable. This type of travel may not be the best for husband and wife demanding all the comforts. My trip was a "guy thing," having a necessary kitchen pass. Some may be familiar with the Flor de Copan cigar, shown in the photo. I would be glad to share greater travel detail for those interested in that type of travel.

they have sent in show the Class flag visiting the northernmost point in Europe, North Cape, Norway. Not only did the Class flag get displayed, but also so did the new Class bucket hat, worn by Jane. For those who remember the indignities foisted upon us in the process of crossing the Equator during First Class Cruise, the ceremony for crossing the Arctic Circle seems on the dignified side, but in the photo you see Gordo having a dipper of ice and ice water poured down the back of his neck, with the kindly dispenser patting it down in the back to insure it goes all the way. You can see by the clothing that this was not your typical balmy June day, so that the ceremony did have its desired effect. If crossing the equator makes you a Shellback, does crossing the Arctic Circle make you a Frostback?

Gersons at North Cape, Norway

Gordo Crosses the Arctic Circle Gary Minar in Honduras The annual travels of Jane and Gordon Gerson (11) found them cruising up the coast of Norway and into the Arctic Circle. The photos

The Annapolis contingent continues with its monthly first Tuesday dinners, as reported by RupeMacLean(21): As you may know, the Annapolis area Classmates gather at the Galway Bay Restaurant and Pub (formerly The Little 97

Campus Inn) at 6 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month for dinner and camaraderie. The hostess there is one Peggy Kimbo, who had also served us as a waitress at the same location back when we were Midshipmen. A few years ago, in view of this long association, we made her an honorary Classmate. Last night, 1 July, probably due to the proximity of the holiday we had a low turnout, but two wonderful surprises. Attendees were Polly and Ken MitcheU (10), Mai O'Donnell (widow of Odie O'Donnell, (7)) and companion Cynthia Miles, Nancy and Tom Sinnott (21), Rupe MacLean, Becky and Liles Creighton (14), Kay and Tom Powell (13), and a surprise visitor from Cleveland—George McNulty (21)— who was in town for 1-Day at USNA. After dinner, George had no sooner announced that it was his 67th birthday when Peggy Kimbo brought out a large flat cake decorated in blue, gold, and white frosting and a huge USNA crest with lettering, "Happy 45th Birthday to the Class of '58. Have fun.

A sea bag full of email address changes have been sent in for those of you that keep your address books up-to-date. Donna Griffin, the widow of Classmate Hoke Griffin (14) can be reached at usna58hoke@aol.com. Marty McCullough (12) is now g_martym@ netzero.net. Charlie Bowne (8) has become captcharles@comcast.net. Al Rachap (12) has high-speed access in Hawaii, and is found at rachap@hawaii.rr.com. Mike Dallam (6) can be reached at dallamplusw@aol.com. This is a great time to plug the lifetime address offered by the Alumni Association. One can get a permanent email address that your correspondents can use, then no matter what travails you have with your current ISP provider or however many changes of address you may undergo, your lifetime address mail can always find you. Once you sign up, all you have to do is keep your USNA AA profile current on whatever ISP you are using, so that the lifetime address always gets forwarded to you. Works all over the world!

For example, while the header of the column shows my email as wwalters@erols.com, my lifetime address is wwalters@1958.usna.com.

Anything sent to the latter address is automatically forwarded to my more commonly known (and spam inundated) address, and if I ever change providers or public email names, all that is required is an update of my USNAAA profile to keep the mail coming from Classmates, family members, and those whom I have let know the lifetime address. I never/can't send from the lifetime address, only receive on it, so the address is reasonably closely held. And it's free!

The binnacle list this month has a couple of entries. Denny Desselle (9) had triple bypass surgery in late June in Tampa, FL. By the time you read this, he will be back in residence at 169 Spanish Dr. N, Longboat Key, FL 34228. Walt Mitchell (12) gives us some timely advice as a result of one of his medical misadventures: I just want to suggest to everyone to please be aware of the sun, not only during the heat of the summer, but all year. At the end of June I had a large melanoma removed from my scalp and had to have a skin graft on 8 July to close the incision up. This delay was waiting for the pathology report to verify all of it was removed, which it wasn't, and more had to be removed before the skin graft could be done. I did not know I had it, it was noticed during my 98

physical. I always wear a hat when I am in the sun any length of time. Now I must make sure I take that precaution constantly plus at least SPF 30 sun block, and maybe SPF 45, on all exposed areas. Just a thought for all.

Lasfly, Class condolences to John Wyatt (22) upon receipt of the following note: It is with heavy heart and great sadness that I have to announce the passing of my beautiful wife, Carla Bemice Wyatt. She died in her sleep on Wednesday moming, 2 July, from what the medical examiner describes as "hardening of the arteries." Her coronary arteries to the heart were blocked, causing the heart to stop. She had been complaining of great fatigue for several weeks, but as was her custom, she would not see a doctor. The day before she passed away, she said she wanted to go to the emergency room the next day. We had planned to go at 11 a.m. A memorial service was held on 8 July. She was cremated, and was interred at the Columbarium, Arlington National Cemetery on 24 July.

'58 Trivia: Classmates who did their First Class Cruise on the BBs got to the dock at USNA by transferring to DDs that pulled alongside the BBs and offloaded them. In the process, the DD I was on, the BENHAM, lost one set of

davits and a lifeboat pulling away from the BB! Our Class took USNA entrance exams to get in.

When did they switch over to using SAT scores?

HastaLuego!—WSW

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Pres: VADM Francis R. Donovan, USN (Ret.) Chairman Exec. Committee: CAPT Norbert H. Bednarek, USNR (Ret.) e: bednarek@annap.infi.net Exec. VP: Joe Flynn Admin. VP: CAPT Dan Truax, USN (Ret.) 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; w: 509-371-0726 e: jbutter@gateskate.com www.usna.com/classes/1959/usna59.html Time for another '59er report. I begin with a bit more from Freeman Neish, which I had promised in the last column.

After retiring from the Navy, I went with United Seamen's Service (USS) and served as a field director in Japan (Naha in Okinawa and Yokohama), Korea (Inch on and Pusan), Bremerhaven, Germany, and in 1998-2000 opened a new USS Center in Genova, Italy. A dirty job but someone had to do it—the coastal roads along the Med are indeed Harley Heaven. In 2000 I became a dreaded DAC (Dept of the Army Civilian) and signed on as the area business manager for ten clubs, three bowling centers, and one small golf course in the Uijongbu enclave of Area I about 20 miles north of Seoul. In my current role as deputy chief of business ops for Army MWR in Korea, it is a much better commute (we live in Seoul) but nearly all office work without the fun—and challenges—of getting out into the clubs themselves. All in all 'tis good, nice departure from former hfe with USS and Navy, by having weekends and holidays pretty much to myself.

My wife and I have been playing a lot of golf.

John, with your background and Farsi (Persian) language skills, I hope you follow up your interest to serve in Homeland Security. Side note and reminiscence: I spent six weeks at Eglin AFB in an intercultural relations course back in the late '70s, in preparation for a tour as an advisor to the Iranian River and Coastal Patrol Forces. Just as I was about to depart for fran, the "Shah hit the Fan" so to speak, and our entire Class was diverted to other assignments. I ended up in Korea—everything in life has a plan I guess—because there I met the love of my life, Jennifer Sook, and I have been happily married for the last 23 years.

Thanks, Freeman, for the additional reporting, and sounds like that marriage will last, because you have indicated she is a "Harley Girl" also— she looks forward to your "cruising the continent" upon your return, on the back of your beloved Harley! I last saw Freeman during the ' 84-' 86 time period when he was on Guam occasionally, doing work with the USS there. 1 anticipate seeing him in the near future because he has a daughter in the Portland, OR, area.

Evidently she is very much an outdoors person, enjoying skiing, windsurfing, and mountain biking. Perhaps we can rendezvous and go biking together, the mountain variety and not the Harley-kind.

Another continuation piece, this regarding Jack London. When he visited Bahrain in February to with visit with CACI team members and clients, the activity and tension "reminded me of lying the perimeter at Gitmo years ago after Castro had taken control and fortified the fence line." Jack wrote about CACI doing net monitoring 7 x 24, manning engineering trouble desk, and maintaining a hotline watch-stander effort.

My world has expanded a good deal over the last decade. I am glad (thankful!) to still be part of our defense and security operation. Many of our folks, like me, have worn the uniform in various ways and in different places over the years. We have had U.S. government work in the Middle East, off and on since the 1970s.

After Manama, Jack headed for Moscow. "I stayed at the famous Metropolitan Hotel just a couple of blocks from Red Square and the Kremlin. Took time to go by Dzerzhinsky's old Cheka hangout at Lubyanka Square..." and Dr London did the usual tourist things like shopping at GUM department store and piu'chasing a big black ftu- hat (shiyapa). Jack is very active with the Sons of the American Revolution, and earlier in the trip he had visited Paris and commemorating with French compatriots, the Treaty of Alliance and Amity of 1778 negotiated by Benjamin Franklin with King Louis XVI, just after the American victory at Saratoga.

In placing a wreath at the gravesite of the Marquis de Lafayette we learned Lafayette brought American soil back to France for his gravesite, and during World War II it is said that his gravesite was the only place the Germans permitted the American flag to fly.

Thanks for that report, Jack, and for letting us know how thrilled you are to be attending the commissioning of REAGAN (CVS-76) in Norfolk, 12 July, with Mrs. Nancy Reagan the sponsor doing the honors. Jack reminisced the ceremony will be near the "carrier piers," which were only a few blocks away from his old squadron hangar at NAS. Jack's squadron Shipmate, September 2003

HELASRON 7 had the job of "the hunt for Red October" and they operated off the old RANDOLPH (CVS-15). 1 am sure some other Classmates, including Bud McFarlane, will be in attendance. One of "my" sharp sailors who rose from the ranks to move from CPO to commissioned officer, will be a member of REAGAN ciew, and she is absolutely in seventh heaven to serve in such a great ship, with a great name!

Quickies: Suzie and Al Ovrom went to Maui for a fabulous family wedding in late spring.

Their daughter is an event planner who lives on Maui, and what else would you expect but a fantastic wedding planned for yourself. Priscilla looked at her picture and agreed she is a "Julia Roberts-look-alike." Al has seen Jay Bainbridge recentiy and commented on the fascinating career Jay has had in the medical field.

1 hope someone can work on Jay to get a complete report firom him. He has done some amazing things working with World Health Organization and our CDC in Atlanta. Phyllis and Roger Erckson were pleased to report their son has made commander. 1 need an update from Tom Crompton, who is still living in South Florida. Mutual friends see the Cromptons occasionally, and I think young Tom Crompton '83 is doing well. Let me hear Irom you, Tom! Anodier Tom "Luke" Lukish (Luke5959@ cs.com) by name, gave me this report. The Cotton Bowl football team of 1958 is having a reunion this fall. Luke is trying to round up all the '59ers who were on the team. Also he is looking for "our Plebe team picture." If anyone has any ideas on how to contact someone or find a copy, contact Tom Lukish ASAP. Here's some of what Luke had to say: We have not been able to find Ed Bannan; no one seems to know his whereabouts, any leads will be helpful. We have located most of our '59 teanmiates, some of whom I have not seen since the old days. How great to renew acquaintances with people like Jack Livengood who lives in Sumter, SC; Jack Udebrock living in upstate Michigan, and they will be coming. Bill Meisel '58 is heading this up, and he is such a nice guy and a very thoughtfiil person. The plan is to have a celebration on 23 October, which coincides with 1958s 45th Reunion. Reif and I are working as a team on this, and when I need to strong arm anyone, I tum it over to him.

With you guys involved, Luke, the event will be a winner!

Our 1959 Homecoming Reunion Committee recentiy sent out the latest schedule for our 45th Reunion, 2-6 September 2004. If you did not get an email copy, contact Dave Sullivan (dsulliva@cox.net). If you need a copy via "snail mail" write Joe Flynn, 1910 Lindamoor Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401-1042, and a SASE enclosed would be much appreciated. The key folks are Coordinator: Griff Hamilton (griff@griffhamilton.com); Finance: Dave Osbum (dosburn7@comcast.net); Executive Committee Responsibility: Joe Flynn (joemarine59(S>comcast.net). Key points to remember: the football game is a Saturday night game against Duke. The big Class Bash/Dinner Dance at Loew's Hotel is Sunday night. Monday is a holiday. Labor Day. The plan: come early and stay late!

Shipmate, September 2003

Joe Flynn put out the latest report on contributions by Company for the project(s) for gifts to USNA, upon the occasion of our 45th Reunion.

Joe writes: "This list does not include matching gifts from your corporations or miscellaneous donations by people just interested in the Columbarium. Those Companies with low numbers should follow up with those '59ers who promised to pledge. Totals as of early June, about $850,000." 1 won't print the list here, but if you want a copy request it from Joe Flynn, or Dave Sullivan.

Don Thompson sent this: Marilyn and Dick Buxton visited us about one month ago. We go to Boise, ID, to see them in July. Also we had dinner with Sam Ligon and his new bride, Virginia, in Raleigh, NC. Dick Buxton had his picture taken with Senator Craig of Idaho, when Dick testified in early 2003 before the Committee on Aging.

Dick wanted the committee to be very sensitive about interest eamed and taxation. His 89year-old dad was a retired railroad switchman and depended on dividends from stocks and Idaho Power. His 91-year-old mother-in-law was a retired schoolteacher, and she needed to protect her retirement income. Guess I should travel to Boise and Idaho more often; the water or something must be conducive to longevity!

This issue 1 have time and room for a quick "Look Back." Again, I want to thank Frank Young for providing the material. In the May 1963 issue of Shipmate, Class reporters had to be the bearers of some bad news.

It is with deep regret we announce the loss of Guy C. Parsons Jr., who went down with THRESHER (SSN-593) on 10 April 1963. Guy will always be remembered for his mddy-faced smile, keen wit, and readiness to help. He was a great friend and shipmate: his loss will be felt deeply by all who knew him. Our deepest sympathy goes to his wife and family. Then it was noted: A requiem mass was said on 28 Febmary 1963 for James Francis Leonard whose F8U Cmsader crashed into the ocean some 17 miles off Barber's Point, Oahu, HI, on Monday, 25 Febmary. The accident occurred while conducting glide-bombing mns/exercises with surface ships. The information was provided by Clint Johnson '60 who wrote "It was a sad moment for all of us at VU-1 when we heard of the crash. Jim was a fine officer and set the example for the more junior officers of the squadron." On the good news side, reporter George Brainerd, who then was on STERLET, told of mooring alongside RATON in Yokosuka, and being able to talk with Brad Keyes and Tony Maran (formerly Marangoni), gun boss and supply officer respectively of that crew. In the same nest of ships George got to see Jerry McDaniel of RASHER, Jim Carwin and Joe Chulick of SEA Fox, and Ron Doyle on CHARR.

Late breaking sad news. We lost Classmates on 12 and 13 July respectively. First, Al Mays passed away early in the moming after having been sick for the last year and a half. His heart and kidneys just gave out and they were not able to resuscitate him. Ellen Mays can be reached at her daughter's house 410-644-5657 (reported by Don Katz). The viewing was held in Pasadena, MD, and Al was to be buried at the Loudon Park Cemetery in Bahimore. Vice flowers, a donation to the following charity would be appreciated: Lake Shore Rotary Scholarship Fund, 311 Eagles Hill Rd., Pasadena, MD 21122. Grant

Wright had been seriously injured after a fall a few weeks ago, and he was left in a coma.

Following swelling of the brain and detection of a blood clot, surgery was performed; however pneumonia and more swelling led to a shutdown. Visitation was at Sydenstricker United Methodist Church 15 July, and a Memorial Service there next day. Nancy Wright requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the 1959 Class Project in Grant's memory. Thank you Dave Sullivan and Norm Bednarek for helping get the sad word out to the Class right away.

William E. Pheris IV, of Weems, VA, a professional photographer (and Bill a member of Class of '58/tumed back and graduated with Class of 1959 in Second Company) died on 2 June 2003. His wife and a large family bid farewell at a graveside service in White Stone, VA. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to White Sone Volunteer Fire Dept, White Stone, VA 22578.

We took our losses back then, but it was always great to meet Classmates from around the fleet, deployed to many far-flung places, doing many different things, in service to our great nation. We have fought for freedom since the 1950s, and thank God for those who serve today to protect our freedoms and advance the cause of democracy in 2003, and beyond!

Rise 'n shine!

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Annual Membership: 11% Life Membership: 50%

Pres: VADM Ed Clexton, USN (Ret.) 1000 Bobolink Dr., Virginia Beach, VA 23451 h: 757-491-2141; e: clexboeck@aol.com Sec'y: Bill Lewis 14312 Cove Ridge PI., Midlothian, VA 23112-4337 h: 804-744-8808; e: bilewis@comcast.net VP Planning: Col Hank Papa, USAF (Ret.) 3806 Ashley Dr. South, Mobile, AL 36608 p: 251-342-7643; e: Henry-Papa3@comcast.net web site: http://www.usnacom/classes/1960/defaulthtm As I pointed out in the last Shipmate, all on the river cruise in Richmond had a great time: Mary Ann and Bob Rutherford (8), Joy and Dick Hamon (8), Joann and Carl Bruntlett (8), Patty and Chuck Bingemer (8), Marilyn and Dave Williams (8), Debbie and John Ruhsenberger (8), Sarah and Ed McCaskill (8), Ruth and Frank Kay (8), Kay and Jay Newbern (8), Mary Jane and John Whelan (8), Legare' and Tom Head (14), Paula and Rod Friedmann (5), Sandy and Tom Wishart (22), Maureen and Bob lanucci (16), Janet and Ben Cote (24), Catherine and Ed Clexton (10), Evelyn and Bob Allison (1), Kathy and Gary Cogdell (7), Paul Cooper (5), Muriel and Jack Greenhalgh (9), Teeny and John Anthony (9), Nancy and Skip Sweetser (6), Phyllis and Lou Heacock (21), Jeanne and Al Arcuni (2), Ginny and Don Delude (12), Angela Klisch and Bob Lowe (7), Sue and Jack Brockman (18), Cindy and Jim Kinney (17), Kathy and Ben Mercer (12), Nanette and Bob Bell (12), Marbeth and Tom Paulsen (10), Joanne and Bob Gamba (11), Libby and George Weeks (7), Wick Parcells (12), Suzanne and Ed Mangan (20), Linda and 99

John Paepcke (11), Donna and Mike McCullough (14), Sandra and Bill Manning (14), Shelby and Mike Willsey (24), Joyce and John Claman (3), Linda and Bill Lewis (5) Bobbie and Bob Brenton (12), Marcia and Keith Young (12), Ginger and Jim Philbrick (23), Janet and Dave Harden (23), Gail Skelton and Bill Keys (12), Christy and Joe Japp (13), Barbara and Al Bissell (8), Barb and Ron Hinkel (14), Joel Febel (5), and Bo and Moe Moran (2).

From Charlie Roberts (20): Attached is a photo (next page) that Joaime and Ronn Marshall (20) took during their visit to California in February (if I got them attached properly). It shows Ronn and me behind my Beemer with the NAVOBSY plates.

It was taken at the station in Salinas as they were about to board the train south to Los Angeles. I haven't tried this before so hope I am sending them to the right place.

I received the following from an "Anonymous source:" The Class of '60 was represented by Jim Knorr (20) and his son, Dave, at the Naval Academy Golf Course 2003 Member-Guest tournament, 21-22 June '03. With two-man scramble and best ball competitions they were successful in shooting Gross 66-66 and Net 6157. They were crovnied "Low Net Champions" with a score of 118. Immediately, Class '68 rep, and newly appointed Vice CNO, ADM Mike Mullen '68, demanded that urine samples be takenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;results were negative! Jim will not get any strokes in '60 competitions, using back surgery as an excuse!

A quick response was sent by ComTW60Golf: Great news, Jim, but I am afraid the end result is being targeted by all erstwhile golfers at all future reunions, so you might as well forget the anonymous bit and get the most gloat out of it as possible. Ed

From Mike Merrill (20) Good moming all on a foggy warm moming from the hills of Rancho San Diego. I haven't touched base for a while. Guess it has been a slow spring. Pam and I have not traveled much this year, but we will be on the move again this coming Wednesday. We are off to Albuquerque for our granddaughter Jordan's second birthday returning home a week later. Then we are off to Las Vegas for a week visiting aunt and uncle and other relatives in the area. On 31 July we will board a plane for Anchorage and spend ten days touring Alaska before catching a cmise ship in Seward for a southbound cmise ending in Vancouver where we will spend a couple of days and then on to Seattle for a visit with Pam's brother and his family before retuming to San Diego on 23 August. Pam's daughter. Heather, her husband, Mike, and grandson, James, will be joining us for the cmise portion.

Meanwhile, house renovations or upgrades proceed. Painting begets more painting. Ah retirement life, how did I ever have time to be employed?

Well this has been more rambling than I anticipated. Take care. Have a happy and safe 4th.

From Bob Osmon (17) via email.

As promised, here is a little write-up and photos from my trips to Seattle and Switzerland. One evening while in Bremerton, WA, I was blessed with the opportunity to get together with Classmates for dinner I was trying to track down Ron Booth (17) and Mike 100

TYeacy (20), neither of whom I had seen for some time. So Grant Plummer (6) jumped in and suggested we all meet for dinner at his local country club restaurant. So we did and had a most enjoyable evening. Ron is in good health and fully retired, but working with the Knights of Columbus and his church keeping very active. Mike still does consulting work and has recovered very nicely from a stroke of over a year ago. Grant has so many activities going on that it is hard to list them all, but he is a golfer and car collector, and social chairman for the NW area. Bob Dropp (20), with whom I always stay while I am there, is in as good a shape as he was as a Midshipmen, has a beautiful sailboat, which he has recently bought since he can't seem to keep off the water, and Priscilla and he live in a lovely home right down on the shore of Puget Sound looking across to Seattle. And then I met Al Lansdowne (15) for the first time. AI is very enthusiastic and loving hfe, and has a beautiful home there in the North West. I look forward to seeing him again in the future during my trips out there. Meeting up with Classmates of old and Classmates of the new. Love it! The enclosed photo (next page) is provided with folks from left to right: Al and Starr Lansdowne (15), Ron Booth (17), Karen and Grant Plummer (6), Priscilla and Bob Dropp (20), Mike Treacy (20), and Bob Osmon (17).

Then several weeks later I went to Switzerland for a brief visit with Bill Parlette (13), our man in Europe. Bill hves in a gorgeous chalet type Swiss home with his very lovely Swiss friend, Sylvia, in a tmly bucolic setting. Switzerland has got to be the most beautiful country I have ever experienced. We ate lunch at a magnificent hotel overlooking the lakes at friterlocken and took a ride to the top of one mountain to properly view the snow-covered Alps. We ate dinner at night to the tinkling of cowbells outside their kitchen window. Heidi in living color! Bill is developing a company to sell software, which will transmit X-rays and MRI data over the Intemet minutes after they are developed so a doctor at a remote site can immediately diagnose them.

He is trying to break into the former Russian bloc countries as a start. Anyhow, he and Sylvia were very gracious to me and I tmly appreciated his concem. In spite of his many years in Europe, Bill remains a very patriotic supporter of the U.S. It was tmly a pleasure to spend even this brief time with him.

And then last night as a pleasant surprise, Vance Fry (24) dropped by the house for a brief visit. Over a beer and sandwich we caught up on old friends since four years when we last met. He is selling off his businesses and slowly moving into retirement. He is looking forward to many more travel adventures and possibly some volunteer work in the Christian community. That's enough for now.

Bill Parlette (13) later got in contact with me: Hi, Bill. I had a very pleasant visit with Bob Osmon (17), who gave us three days of his quickie "research" tour of Central and Eastem Europe. He was especially impressed with Sylvia whose excellent masseuse expertise was put to use easing the effects on Bob's back and shoulders from his uncomfortable prolonged flight over.

I am currently in Prague on business, answering your recent email. After a pleasant easy nine hour drive Sunday up from Switzerland via Passau, itself a lovely German "Universitatsstadt" located where the Inn joins the Danube, I spent this Monday with ten more

hours of wandering, a favorite occupation. The general objective was a visit to Theresianstadt, previously unvisited, which was a "Final Solution" transshipment and holding KZ (Concentration Camp). I wanted to get a firsthand idea of how it was set up relative to the others I have visited at Dachau (NW of Munich), Bergen Belsen (north of Hannover), and Stmthof (west of Strasbourg). Not a happy goal, but useful for understanding how easily righteousness, fear, and political and rehgious intolerance can transform into unbelievable inhumanity to fellow humans. And extending the one-hour drive into Prague, I stopped again at its suburb Lidice, this time to find the museum open, which was closed on a prior visit two weeks ago. Lidice was the Czech village the entire male population of which was murdered on the night of 10 June 1942. The 192 men were joined in subsequent days by 147 woman and children who succumbed to tortare in KZs where they were sent elsewhere in Europe over the remaining weeks of the war from 10 June 1942 to May 1945. Again, not a happy remembrance, but an important one, a tragedy so vividly and poignantly recalled, and now the basis of an International Memorial to Peace and Tolerance.

My tomorrow's business centers on educating the Czech Ministry of Health on our particular U.S.A. software system proposing to streamline medical archiving and retrieval of images electronically via a photo archiving and conmiunication system (MARIE PACS), thus greatly improving diagnostic and health care service delivery, while significantly cutting costs. MARIE has done well in the U.S.A. and Canada and my purpose is to introduce MARIE in Europe by fostering regional distributorships, focusing specifically on the east of Euffope and the Middle East and Africa, where "e-health" by "telemedicine" is the only practical solution for the millions out of reach of local health care. Interesting work, and interesting people with whom to work.

And now to sleep. All that intense wandering has wom me out. Or was it the three scoops of ice cream which followed that excellent halfliter of Czech Pilsner? Thanks again for your excellent service to your Classmates.

1 received the following from an old buddy, Ivon Lowsley (17), who recentiy retumed from fravels and got back on line with his 17th Companymates: I don't remember when I last got on "the net" with everyone, but it has been a long time. As you may recall, I tumed 65 last September and retired from Southwest Missouri State University (SMSU). On 4 December, June and I left for an around-the-world trip. The primary reason for the trip was to visit our son in Australia, but it was not that much more to go on around the world rather than just flying there and back, so we bit the bullet. We drove to Florida, left the car and the dog with our daughters, and flew out of Orlando. Weflewto Fiji, where we stayed for five days overcoming jet lag. Then on to the north island of New Zealand for a week in one of our timeshares.

We flew from there to Melboume, where our son. Trey, his wife, Ged, and our grandson, Odin, met us at the aiiport. Over the next 14 weeks we stayed with our son for a week, spent a week driving a houseboat up and down the Murray River with our son and his family and his wife's parents, spent another two weeks in Melboume, then spent three weeks driving along the Eastem Austt-alia coastline from Melboume to Lakes Entrance, to Tathra, to Shipmate, September 2003

Canberra, to Sydney, to Byron Bay, to Coolangatta, to Brisbane, to Rockhampton, to Townsville, to Port Douglas. We stayed for almost two weeks in Port Douglas and visited the Daintree Rainforest, Atherton tablelands, Caims, and went snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef. Had a great time. We then drove back down through Townsville to Charter Towers, across to Mount Isa and all the way to Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory. From there it was down to Alice Springs, Kings Canyon, Ulum (Ayers Rock), and Coober Pedy (where the opals are mined). I told June that I didn't mind her shopping, but buying was another story. Naturally, she didn't listen to me.

We drove on down to the Barossa Valley Wine Region for a couple of days, then Hahndorf (the oldest German settlement, again with many wineries), and Adelaide. Down to Kangaroo Island, where Paul's Place and the Fairy Penguins were our main enjoyments, and back along the Great Ocean Road to Geelong and Melboume. Another couple of weeks in Melboume, then we flew to Perth for about three more days before we finally left Australia.

We flew to Bangkok, where we managed to arrange for a six-hour toiu' with just us, a gtiide, and our driver. It was too short, but very interesting. Then to Frankfurt for a one-day stay and on to Rome. We spent three days in Rome, a week in Northem Italy at another timeshare, a couple of days in Venice and then took the train to Caimes, France. June and I had stayed at a small hotel in Theoule, just outside Cannes, in I96I. We tried to find the hotel where we stayed, but 42 years brings a lot of changes. A week at a timeshare in Mougins (just outside Caimes), a train ride to Paris, three days in Paris, a train ride to Cherbourg, and an 18-houT ferry trip from Cherbourg to Rosslare, Ireland. Our cabin on the ferry was wonderful, and the price was much cheaper than flying. It was like being on a mini-cruise. From Rosslare we drove to BCillamey. We saw some of the World Championship Irish Dance Contest (it was being held in Killamey at the same time we were there), drove the Ring of Kerri and the Ring of Dingle and then went on to Dublin to catch another ferry to Holyhead, Wales. A week in Wales at another timeshare, down for a day in London, and then flew back to Orlando. We spent three days with one of June's high school friends in Orlando and then spent a week or so with the kids in Jacksonville before driving back home to Missouri.

AU in all, we were gone for about five and a half months. It was a great trip, but great to be home again. We are still catching up on everything around here and have had to make trips to Kansas City (my other daughter, her husband, and three grandsons) and to Norman, okay (my mother), since we've been home.

From Jim Knorr (20): I have a nice picture of ten Class of '60 Classmates at the First Annapolis-BaltimoreWashington Class '60 book study group in Annapolis on 25 April 2003. Attendees were Dick Pariseau (1), Jim Duffy (7), Merf Moerschel (2), John Michalski (6), Jim Knorr (20), Hank Phillips (17), Bill Zierden (20), Rob Lowe (7), Jim O'Farrell (16), and Chris Poindexter (13). The book reviewed was April 1865: The Month That Saved America. We have already had our second book study The Middle East: A Brief History Of The Last 2,000 Yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;13 attended.

Ed Mangan (20) added the following: For our next get together, Jim Duffy (7) suggested there was a consensus to read Rise To Shipmate, September 2003

Rebellion by Jeff Shaara, The discussion will start at about 11 a.m. and continue through lunch at about 12 p.m.

I received the following from Gene Chancy (12); I'm pleased to say, from your positive responses, that as of today we can expect the following seven Georgia USNA '60 Classmates at the USNA AAA luncheon meeting this coming Friday: Clint Johnson (10), Sandy Hastie (1), Mike Midas (23), Cari McCallum (6), Bill Callaway 15), Joe Peek (17), and Gene Chancy (12). The luncheon is held regularly the third Friday of each month at Jocks and Jills sports bar in Brookhaven phone 404-816-2801 located three miles north of Lenox Mall at 4046 Peachtree Road across from the Brookhaven Marta Station. The doors open at 11:30 a.m., lunch at 12 p.m. Carl and I will be there a little early to secure group seating for our Class.

Regrets were received from Norm Mims (10) and Demiis McCrary (2) who had other commitments but desire to stay in touch with you all. I need your help with the following contacts, Jim Tenbrook (16) and Jay Newbem (8). Note the updated email address of Sandy Hastie (1) in the Send To portion of this email.

Joe Peek's email address is also incorrect since he is changing servers.

I know life has a way of crowding your schedules so thanks for your responses and I'll see you this Friday, 20 June, at Jocks and Jills Brookhaven.

Beat Army \ From Ed Clexton (10) who also received the above: I received both your emails. This sounds great\ Not only a good group of guys, but also a good start for the first get together If you get so good that you need/want a '60 barmer, Jack Shaw (2) has one in Southem Califomia or (maybe) Rob Kunkle (10) has an extra one he held back.

The Paepckes and the Cotes on the cruise

Roberts and Marshall in Califomia

Sylvia and Bill Parlette

Jim Knorr's Annapolis group

'60 group in Seattle

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we played from the Masters' tees with a slope of 134. To say we all lost some balls in the canyons Annual Membership: 14% of Wolf Creek would be an understatement— Life Membership: 48% just ask Jack Sheehan. Even though the areas outside of the fairways were classified as "sensiPres: RADM Arlie Campbell, USN (Ret.) tive" areas, Dick Norman's eagle eyes and long Corr. Sec'y: CAPT Roger Onorati, USN (Ret.) ball retriever resulted in the Marauders having 1756 Point-No-Point Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401 more golf balls at the end of 18 holes than when h: 410-849-3812; w: 301-261-8862 ; f: 301-261-8669 we started. Saturday's night banquet saw the e: roger.onorati@1961.usna.com or rtrogero® Marauders receiving the championship trophy comcast.net Webmaster: Howard Wmfree: wonfiiee @ 1961 .usnacom by a close margin (despite addition errors committed by the Loose Cannons captain) and the web site: www.USNA61.org Loose Cannons taking home second place—note My deadline for this column corresponds to the words second place, not last place. RT Davis die sailing date of the 2003 WGNAC Baltic will display the winner's trophy and Henny Cruise, on which your loyal scribe and his babe Booth the second place trophy. The third day we will be schmoozing with 34 other Classmates for played at the Palms, which also had some nearly two weeks. Stand by for some great canyon holes and after settiing up on the various nooze and photos in next month's column! bets we said our good-byes—though some of the Time for a short commercial. I'd like to group did travel to Las Vegas for a night of (fill remind you to check in our Class of '61 home- in the blank) before heading home the next day. page on a regular basis. Our Webmaster, Howie A great time was had by all, not only on the links Winfree, does a great job in keeping it current, but also in the Casino where we formed a 21st including the Class database. Along with this, I Company Corporation to invest in the gaming also urge you all to sign up for a lifetime email industry. Believe it or not we all received a address by logging on to the Alumni return on our money thanks to some smart selecAssociation's web site, www.usna.com. This tions by Dick and Larry on the video poker updated site gives all the current nooze on the machines. By the way, Larry "Captain Hook" Naval Academy as well as daily updates on all McEwen last played golf our First Class Year at kinds of happenings of interest. the Boat School, and did himself well on the Cyberspace Nooze "Marauders." We had some doubts when we As I was walking out of the pro shop at the picked up Larry at the airport and saw he was Navy golf course in July, who do I see approach- bringing his clubs in a narrow, thin box, with ing but one of our regular Left Coast column masking tape for a handle, but he had just the contributors, Chuck St. Laurent, and his bride, clubs he needed. Next year about this time the Aurilla. They were en route to see Jeanne 21st Company will be holding their second George and decided to pick up a few mementos. annual golf outing. We challenge other compaI fried him for not checking in with me and nies to muster a team or two and join in the fun promised I would scorch him in my column. He and make it a battalion, regiment or brigade never flinched. Appropriately, he had already event. Remember hit them long and straight. sent in the following golf report for the column.

21st Company Golfers Rendezvous in Mesquite, NV Eight hearty golfers/duffers from the 21st gathered in Mesquite, NV (76 miles northeast of Las Vegas), on 1 May to begin a three day pursuit of making that little white ball roll happily into the cup. Darrel Gonyea was our overall coordinator and did a great job in putting the event together.

As seen in the pictures we formed into two teams—the "Loose Cannons" and the steady "Marauders." Darrel (MN) was the captain for the Loose Cannons that included Jack Sheahan (VA), Bob WestfaU (TX), and Henny Booth (TN). Their opponents, the Marauders, were captained by Chuck "Saint" Laurent (CA) and included RT Davis (FL), Dick Norman (MA), and Larry "Captain Hook" McEwen (CA).

Darrel and Saint, over drinks at the Casablanca Casino/Hotel on Thursday night, settied on a combined two-day scramble format to determine the Champs and then scramble the teams for the The iMduiduJeis third day's event. The first day we played at the Allen Walker comes through with some First Oasis and the second day at Wolf Creek. Wolf Company nooze: Creek was a true canyon course with no houses Ann and I spent several days in early March and plenty of huge elevation drops, lakes, creeks, with Laura and Marc Bmno at time share in brown rock walls, etc., a truly breath taking New Bem, NC, that I got through the Armed experience with unbelievable desert/canyon Forces Vacation Club. If you haven't tried it, you should! Timeshares worldwide for only scenery. They say Wolf Creek Golf Course is the $249 per week. Check out http://www. third hardest in the U.S. with a slope rating of afvclub.com. In late April, we sponged off the 154 from the back tees. There were five sets of Bmnos for a few days at their home in Virginia tees on the coiu-se and in keeping with our status Beach. The four of us took in some Azalea 102

Festival activities, including dinner with Peg and Bob Graham and son, Scott. Sue and Frank Butsko were interviewed on "Good Moming America" on 16 May in connection with the Riyadh bombings. I only leamed this after the interview had aired, but I gather that Frank and Sue were near one of the bomb sites.

Keep your head down, Frank! That evening, Lew Bryan and his fiancee, Susan Cutler, arrived at our home in Leesburg for the weekend. The four of us attended the Preakness in Baltimore, where we made our annual contribution to the slow horse pension fund. Lew retired from Clemson a while ago, moved to Winchester, MA, and is now a visiting professor at Suffolk University in Boston. Several weeks later, Ann and I had a leism-ely lunch with Carol and Mike Gothie at their waterfront home in Groton, CT, incident to visiting our son, Al's, family in nearby Ledyard. Mike is plaiming to tum his CPA practice over to his son, Patrick, next year so he can devote more time to golf.

From the Lone Star state, Ted Langworthy (flybear@tstar.net) reports: I attended my first meeting of the newest Chapter here in Austin. The Class of '61 had the largest showing with four of us in attendance: myself, Amie Allen, Gary Chapel, and Jerry Vanderbilt. My old roomie, Dick Kibbe, is on his way to Loma Linda hospital in Califomia for prostate radiation. Prognosis is excellent and he should be back home in Prescott, AZ, by mid August.

Company In The Spotlight Skip McGinley sends the following 13th Company update: Ed Keller: I retired from active teaching in the department of electrical engineering at Berkeley in 1994 and became Professor Emeritus. I then moved my research laboratory to the Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute in San Francisco to continue my research program in vision science and ophthalmology. I'm currently associate director of this Instimte that is affihated with the California Pacific Medical Center. The Institute conducts basic research on the visual system, visual and oculomotor disorders, and rehabilitation from visual dysfunction. Carole Lynne and I enjoy traveling to the many intemational meetings held in this rapidly advancing research field, often speaking at many of these. Our oldest son is a chef in Paris, and he and his wife have two young sons. Thus, our European trips often include a side trip to Paris to see the grandsons and to partake of the French cuisine. Carole Lynne and I have just retumed from our French trip. I even managed to make some progress on the joint research project I am carrying out with a French colleague amid the trips to see the grandsons in Paris and to wine and dine in the capital of French cuisine in Lyon.

Skip McGinley: I think this is my first update since sometime in '96, when I first ventured out of Mother Navy after 39 years, to face the world outside. I messed around for about four to five months, figuring out what, if anything, I should do, beside the laundry and the dishes and the grocery shopping. Not bad.

I've done worse. Then, I started to hear from guys who actually said they'd pay me to do work. As long as it wasn't too hard, I figured that was okay, except Connie had a great job in DC, working with Legg Mason—why should I worry? Shortening the story (are you still awake?), I signed on with Fluor Corporation.

They had just won the prime contt-act from Westinghouse for cleanup of the old nuke Shipmate, September 2003

weapons site at Hanford. So, we jumped up and moved to Richland, WA, where Connie retired, and I took over four of the five nuclear cleanup projects there. Kind of like a nuclear shipyard with buildings instead of ships, and I was the "repair officer" Except this place was half the size of the state of Rhode Island; our contract was about $2 billion/year. It was the part of the Manhattan Project that produced the materials for the Nagasaki bomb, and for subsequent Cold War weapons. Bechtel was "cocooning" nine old plutonium reactors, and we were cleaning up former manufacturing, storage, and R&D facihties, all contaminated and some nasty. That was an adventure (I guess). After two years, I'd done my time, and Fluor moved us back to Arlington (23rd move), where Connie took back her old job on Pennsylvania Avenue, and I began to help Ruor get in the DoD marketplace. Two more years, and I cut loose to do my own consulting. I worked part time with Fluor and we won a big, interesting project to rebuild Ford Island for the Navy in Pearl Harbor. The rest of my time has been various consulting, joining a board or two, and primarily working for the Institute for Defense Analyses, where I'm a senior (read "old") advisor to DoD in oversight of Uve fire programs on all new Navy procurements of major weapons systems (ships and submarines). I went on my first at-sea shock trial, on WINSTON CHURCHILL (DDG-81) in the sum-

mer of '01—fascinating. Now I know a Uttle about how those targets felt...my daughter, Amanda, is at NASA/Keimedy, where she is mission integration manager for their sateUite/space probe launches, mostly at Vandenburg AFB, some elsewhere. My son.

Skip, recently promoted to Ueutenant commander, CEC, is the "Rota ROICC" m Spain.

We are naturaUy taking advantage both locations... we've also just bought a 112-year-old house for ovi 24th move, up over the Maryland border at an old resort in the Southem Pennsylvania hiUs. When we occupy that, sometime in the fiiture after some extensive fixups, we're hoping to do some serious downloading of anything that resembles work.

Stan Roman: On graduation day, I made one of the finest decisions of my Ufe, marrying Beverly Edwards who has been a wonderful wife, mother to our three children, great grandmother, and best friend. After six years in submarines, I joined Air Products and Chemicals, at the time a stmggling, small chemical company. During the next 30 years, this company expanded into world markets and today enjoys Fortune 200 status. I had various assigimients around the world with APCI, retiring in 1996 as a senior vice president in charge of a major global profit center. We were blessed with three wonderful children, who chose the medical field for professions. With two medical doctors and a psychologist, the payment of the last educational tuition was a great milestone and cause for celebration.

We were also blessed with three beautiful granddaughters who provide many warm and special moments. After our youngest son departed home for coUege, Beverly decided to pursue a career as an author and publisher of books, 22 to date, dealing with the challenges associated with relocation and global cultural transition. This has been a well-deserved dream come tme in that she has been able to reach out to families in over 50 countries with her publications, seminars, and newsletter sharing her experiences from our 18 domestic and intemational relocations. Recognized as an expert in herfield,she is currently serving as chairperson Shipmate, September 2003

for Families in Global Transition, a global, nonprofit organization with a mission "to assist families because they care." In retrospect, I probably should have retired early on and joined Beverly's company, BRANCHOR Publishing. In retirement in Wilmington, NC, the hurricane capital of the world, I have remained active serving on both corporate and college boards, enjoy intemational travel, assist Beverly in her numerous activities, play and enjoy some golf especially when I have the opportunity to take money from our Classmate Roger Onorati, and lastly have had the privilege to give back to USNA by serving as co chair for om' most important fundraiser, the Class of 1961 Legacy.

Ken Waldorf; FoUowing graduation I spent six years in submarines. After resignation from Navy in 1967 I attended graduate school at the University of Califomia, Berkeley. Kelo and I were too busy to notice the free speech movement, Vietnam War protests, tear gas, and marijuana entertainment provided in Berkeley at that time. My only bmsh with the law was when a U.S. Marshall came to the door one night and wanted to arrest me because I wasn't registered for the draft. He was unimpressed with my USNA ring and sea stories, so at the age of 28 I registered with the selective service. Upon receipt of an M.B.A., we moved to Houston in 1969, and I began my first civilian job at Exxon. I spent four years in several financial and engineering jobs in Exxon's marine department. Kelo went back to school and obtained a B.A. and M.A. from the University of Houston in speech pathology.

She then worked as a clinical speech pathologist for several years. In 1973, I moved into a financial position at Zapata Corporation followed quickly by another engineering assignment. In 1974 I settled down in the offshore marine service business where I remained for 18 years. During the last seven years of that time, I ran the largest intemational, offshore marine service company in the world. We had a fairly large Navy of over 500 ships, but were seriously lacking in firepower. The company was privately held, and when we sold out to a pubUc company in 1992, we decided retirement was in our future. It took us four more years to complete the disengagement from Houston, and we then finally relocated to Santa Rosa, CA, where we now reside. We are about 60 miles north of San Francisco in the heart of the Sonoma wine country and are glad to provide tours to friends from the past and present.

Kelo and I spend a lot of time traveling and also have the pleasure of frequently visiting our sons and grandchildren in Houston and Los Angeles. We can be found at 555 Shiloh VaUey, Santa Rosa, CA; 707-542-3555; astoria® concentric.net.

Seen And Heard Around Town Arlie Campbell: I attended the Submarine Symposium on 912 June. It was made all the better by seeing the following Classmates there; Mike Barr, Virg Hill, Skip McGinley, Joe Mueller, Tom Murray, Chris Nichols, and Frank Visted. A nice tum out by the Class.

Leo Willets: On 5 July, under sunny skies, amidst majestic fields of waving grain, the U.S. Navy Color Guard opened a splendid Flag Day dedication ceremony for Bud Flagg, and his wife. Dee, who were both in the plane that flew into the Pentagon on September 11th. ADM Bill Fallon set aside VCNO duties to attend, together with RADM John Gotten '73, who currently is ADCNO Warfare Requirements, Programs and

Reserve Affairs, an office once held by Bud. Approximately 20 Academy graduates joined about 100 family, friends, and neighbors at Historic Long Branch in Millwood, VA, next door to the picture-book "Daybreak Farm" that was Bud and Dee's dream home. Classmates present were Leo Willets, who traveled from CaUfomia, Bill Burroughs, George Glavis, and Jim Ibach.

Joe Kasales: The following were at today's (7/8) luncheon at Pulcinella's; Bob Denis, Joe Kasales, John Morris, Brent Jacobs, Dick Garritson, Tom Murray, Paul Umberger, Jack Williams, Earl Diamond, Jack Sheehan, Jess Stewart, and Charlie Farrell. Next luncheon on 9 September—same place, same time.

One of our Plebes, Len Wass '64, sent the foUowing report and photo; "Photo proof of retired Navy captain attending ladies red hat club function attached. SecNav initiates investigation. Honor of USNA Alumni at stake." The guy in the photo with all the babes is none other than my old Club 11 roommate, Bob "Charlie Brown" Kelly.

Can you spot Little Red Riding Hood?

Upcoming Class Events Washington area Class luncheons on 9 September and 11 November 2003.

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Pres: CAPT Richard J. Hayes, USN (Ret.) h; 703-461-3582; e: USNA62@erols.com Sec'y: CDR Howard S. Pinskey, USNR (Ret.) RO. Box 3380, AnnapoUs, MD 21403-3326 h: 410-974-1962; e: PINSK62@aol.com web site: http;//www.eos.net/rrva/nampow/62.htnil Greetings from Annapolis The 2003 football season starts this weekend with a 12 game schedule. We all expect this years Navy team to have a winning season at the partially renovated Navy-Marine Corp Memorial Stadium. Now for our Class news this month...

Class News Our President, Dick Hayes, has a message for all Classmates: I thought I'd bring our Classmates up to date on a couple of issues. But first, we sadly said farewell to our Classmate Tony Maness who passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery on 16 June. It was a beautiful service that commemorated Tony's life. At the gravesite, there was a final fiyover of P-3C aircraft-the kind that Tony flew. The Class of '62 was weU represented at the funeral. Besides myself. Stew Lingley, Jon Ericson, Paul Galanti, Bing Kallus, Emery Reistetter, John Ripley, Bill Vincent, and John Haddick were at the service. Our prayers are with Karen and her family.

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Our Class Legacy Gift Program to sponsor the south end scoreboard at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium is ongoing. We are over a third of the way towards our goal.

Several Classmates are waiting for the stock market to tum around before making their contribution. For those who have already pledged, on behalf of the Class, thank you very much.

Greg Chauncey is doing a terrific job coordinating the project.

At our major Class reunions (every five years), we usually make it a four-day weekend.

Thursday is check-in day with Company dinners, Friday (the busiest day) is the golf toumament, seminars, parades, Midshipmen store shopping, and our big dinner dance. Saturday is the tailgate party, football game, and farewell casual dinner party. Sunday is bmnch day foUowed by our traditional memorial service for deceased Classmates. By far, Friday is the busiest day and Classmates are sometimes forced to choose between playing golf (an aU day event), the parade, seminar, or just plain sightseeing and shopping. Being that most of us will be fully retired by the time we get together for our 45th Reunion, I am thinking about making the next major reunion a fiveday event. We would schedule the golf toumament for Thursday, which would leave more time to do things on Friday. Those who want to play golf, can check in on Wednesday afternoon, play golf on Thursday, and do their thing on Friday. Those who don't want to play golf can check in either on Wednesday or Thursday and make it a five or four-day weekend. I would reaUy appreciate it if Classmates who are planning to attend the 45th Reunion would give it a thought and pass along their comments to me by mail, email or whatever Tom Woodka writes us that Northrop Grumman has decided that we should all have a simple email thoughout Northrop Grumman so we are doing just that on 1 July. My new email will be tom.woodka@ngc.com That is about as simple as it could be. The old address will still get you through for the next few months but eventually all of the old addresses will go away.

So please make the changes and send a test message if needed to ensure we are set up. FYI, I am presently working out of home while I recover from my right hip being replaced. The unexpected complications that arose after surgery have been corrected with four over lapping stints in my main heart artery, which was 90% blocked.

The doctors are all pleased with the progress and I am well down the road to recovery. Should be fully up and in battery within four more weeks. I was lucky to be in the right place at the right time as none of the preoperative work-up showed any problems. I guess God was not ready for me yet.

In May, Greg Chauncey's wife, Naomi Broering, received the Marcia Noyes Award at the Medical Library Associations annual convention. It is the highest professional award of MLA, for lifetime achievement and outstanding leadership and contributions in medical librarianship.

MLA is an intemational organization of over 6,000 professional members. They celebrated her achievement with a trip to Maui.

Reserve your copy of The 2003 Register, today by calling Harris Publishing Company.

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Greg Chauncey, along with Marge and Amie Hafner, cheered on the USNA LTWT crew at the 2003 San Diego Crew Classic. Navy came in second in a valiant effort against the top NCAA crews. Amie was a former coxswain on the LTWT Crew

Greg Chauncey and Naomi Broering celebrating in Maui after her award Class Legacy Program Greg Chauncey, the program chair, and Dick Hayes, Class president, are reporting the current status of the Class of '62 Legacy program as of 30 June (I remember that date in 1958). We are over 44% of our $1M goal I pledged funds for our primary project of the south scoreboard at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. The preliminary report of our general phone-a-thon is in, with mixed results. We had a low response rate, for unknown reasons. Based on some of the comments, there is some confusion out there.

This program is solely for a "Class of '62 Legacy." This is your memorial. It is a one-time only, major effort for a memorial to our Classmates who died in combat, active duty, and other causesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and of course, to ourselves. This is a win-win program. We will have a bricks and mortar project, that is very visible and will shout "Class of '62" at the stadium. After the scoreboard is fully funded, we will support an Academic Endowed Fellowship, which will also live forever with the name of the Class of '62.

The stock market is back up and we will send out a follow-up letter and pledge form to those we could not contact. We have to use a Naval Academy Foundation agent, for admin purposes, because we did not have enough volunteers to call Cassmates (I am still accepting volunteers).

The NAF agent is a low fixed fee and not on commission. If you have already pledged, we thank you and are deeply grateful for your dedication. If you were contacted, and declined, or could not respond for any reason, we ask that you kindly reevaluate your financial capability and participate in some away. We would like 100% Class participation. Remember this is your one-time major memorial program. All we need is a realistic pledge now. The payments can be spread out over five years.

Please read the letter, assess your personal financial situation and send in your pledge. The

cost of the scoreboard alone is $1M and we have about 700 living Classmates. If you do the math, you know what a fair share is needed, over a five year period. We need the support of everyone to help make this a lasting and wonderful memorial to the Class of '62. If you lost your pledge form, I can send you an electronic copy or have another one mailed to you. Also, we have memorial seat naming opportunities in the stadium for donations within two years, starting at $1,000. Call or email me for details.

New problem. For those who have a former unrestricted pledge, you need to switch it to the "Class of '62 Legacy Project." It must be in writing or email to the NAF POC: perry. martini@usna.com. The mailroom at NAF needs help also. You must, repeat must, mark on your donation "CLASS OF ^@ LEGACY PROJECT" or it may get lost into "Never-Never" land. For any questions, please email me back or call me at 858-551-7540.

John Knuber is requesting that all Tenth Company Classmates contact him for a project he is proposing. He wants to set a memorial, through the Naval Academy Foundation to honor the three Companymates who were killed on active duty; Lou Grant, Michael Newell, and Pete Nelson. John can be reached at jcknubel@aol.com or at 301-365-1559. John and Rocky Cole were four-year roommates with Lou Grant. Rocky wrote this remembrance of Lou and gave John his permission to have it printed in our Shipmate column. It is a poignant and touching remembrance of Classmates: In June of 1966 I was stationed in far Northem Maine and had a one-year old chUd. Lou Grant was stationed in Lakehurst, NJ, and we journeyed out of Maine, down east for his wedding to Peimy Leeper. Living in Maine, we had a car without air conditioning. As soon as we crossed the river from Kittery into New Hampshire we started burning up. We went first to Lakehurst and spent a couple of hours with Lou. I remember swimming in the O'Club pool and my wife and I were pure white after the winter in Maine. She was pregnant with our second, due in September. We drove to Washington, stopping for a couple of hours at the Naval Academy enroute. Lou's fiancee's father was retired ADM Leeper. We stayed across the street from ADM Leeper's house at the home of a retired Navy captain who happened to be the XO of the battleship that ran aground of Norfolk. He took over the ship after the skipper was relieved and was responsible for getting her off the ground. He had tons of photographs and letters and stories. What a fantastic guy! Over several days we attended parties, then came the wedding at the National Cathedral. I was best man, and I have never seen such a spectacle and a happier couple than Penny and Lou. Penny is the sister of Mike O'Connors' wife. It was so hot in Washington that I tried to have an air conditioner instaUed in my car, but I couldn't get it scheduled because of so many others were in line. After the wedding reception, the happy couple left and we departed for Maine at about 2 a.m. in the moming to avoid the heat. When we crossed back in to Maine it seemed like God had his air conditioning on for us there.

I left the service that September and enrolled in graduate school at LSU. A year later, in June of 1967,1finishedschool and accepted a job in New Orleans. I had a few weeks before I would start my job and my father bought a 57-year old Shipmate, September 2003

sailboat in Westport, CT, so I flew there to sail it home with him. We reached Annapolis in mid-June and I left the boat for two days and a night to spend time with Lou and Penny at Patuxent River NAS. He showed me around the base including all the different helicopters, which included a Huey. In late June, I went to work at my new job. That year, July 4th was a Sunday. My wife, two little children, and I spent the weekend at my father-in-law's country home on a river in Louisiana. We were across the river, beach swimming, on Sunday aftemoon when an incredible line of thunderstorms blew through. We ran for the boat, crossed the river and made it to the house in nearly 100 MPH gusting wind and rain. Then I realized we left our cocker spaniel, whom we had had for five years, across the river. That evening, and all day Monday, I rode up and down the river and mushed through the swamp

looking for him. On Monday we drove home to New Orleans without him. I referred to some typographical maps and saw a creek leading away from the river several miles where it crossed under a road. I decided to skip work and go back and Q-y to find the dog. Late Tuesday aftemoon I found that muddy guy under the bridge. I took him back to the river house and bathed him and dried him off and drove home triumphantly. I walked up to my house just in time for dinner and was at the dinner table when the phone rang. It was John Quarterman '61 who was my first cousin's roommate and was stationed at Patuxent River NAS with Lou. He told me that Lou had been killed that day in a Huey. My world tumed upside down. I felt so guilty that I was so ecstatic over a dog while a wonderful man was leaving us forever. I wanted to ask God to let me take the dog back to the swamp and get Lou back.

I believe the fiineral was on Friday. I flew to Washington and it was as hot as it had been a year earlier. I had told Avis I did not care what kind of car it was as long as it was air conditioned. It was not air conditioned and in 36 years of traveling I have never again rented a car from Avis. I just made it to the Arlington Chapel in time. I stood in the back of the Chapel in shock and walked behind the procession to the grave on Grant Avenue. When they played "Etemal Father" I thought I would die.

After the service, I walked over to a Umousine and leaned in to shake Mr. Grants hand and he pulled me into the car and held me and cried.

We cried. At the Leeper's house there was pain beyond belief. The contrast to the happiness of a year earUer was unbelievable. Lou was loved by everyone. Like New Orleans, everyone was drinking to drown the pain. It made it worse and I have never dmnk after a funeral again and I vowed to never permit it, if God forbid, there was one at my house.

That day finally wound down and I said my good-byes tearfully and drove in the dark to the airport. Our Classmate, Pete Nelson, rode with me and in fact we boarded the same flight as far as Atlanta. I wanted to talk to avoid facing the emotions of that day so I asked Pete about his experiences in the service. I always liked Pete but I remember how he clutched up under pressure and I wondered how he flew heUcopters.

On the flight he related a tale to me about how he flew a helicopter off the East Coast of Hatteras, I beUeve, to find a ship. Weather was bad and he was having trouble finding the ship (no GPS then) and he got to the point where the reserve fuel was just enough to retum. He made the decision to risk it and he pushed on and didn't find the ship and he ditched and lost a man or some men. Later he was assigned to Pensacola and was landing a helicopter and puUed the stick back too hard and smashed the tail boom. I remember saying good-bye to Pete in Atlanta with an ominous feeUng. It wiU be enough to say that I never saw him again.

Today Perry told me that he was kiUed on 27 Febmary '70 at Ellyson Field. I knew he was gone but I never knew where or when. I don't know how I missed it.

Not much time passes between my thoughts of Louis Randolph Grant H. He was a wonderful man. He drove a Volkswagen from CaUfomia to Northem Maine to be my daughters Godfather at the christening. He held her throughout the service. The good Lord took a good one. You can teU how much impact this aU had on me by the amount of detail I remember after 36 years.

Last Call The obituaries of our Classmates Larry Fulton and Tony Maness will appear in Octobers "Last Call." In addition there was a Protestant Memorial Service on Thursday, 10 July 2003 at 10 a.m. at the USNA Columbarium for CDR William Lawrence "Larry" Fulton 11, USN (Ret.), and there was a Protestant committal service on Thursday, 10 July 2003 at 10 a.m. at the USNA Columbarium for CAPT Richard "Dick" Allen Luker, USN (Ret.). These services were held in conjunction. Many Classmates attended these services.

Reunion Photos Finishing up the Company photos from our great 40th Class Reunion last fall, we present Companies 21, 22, 23, and 24. We all age so gracefully, both Classmates and their wives and friends.

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That's our Class news for this September 2003 issue of Shipmate. We all know the drill-please send in your letters and photos. Everyone in '62 enjoys your input. Keep in touch. Until next time...

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Pres: The Honorable Stephen M. Duncan Sec'y: Michael H. Shelley 25 Sweetwater Ln., Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 h: 828-862-4245; e: Class.Secretary@USNA63.org web site: http://1963usna.topcities.com So here we are, on the verge of our 40th Reunion. Sort of takes your breath away, doesn't it? The Reunion Committee has everything in hand and is ready to welcome you back to Annapolis. If you have been unable to make your reservations to attend, you still have time!

Check our web site for details or contact me by phone or email (addresses above).

A very important event during reunion weekend will be the Class of 1963 business meeting on Friday moming. Be sure to include it in your personal schedule. While I'm on the subject of the reunion, here's some very good news.

Chuck Adams reports the success of "Project Class of 1963," the drive to provide a rowing shell to the USNA crew program and to establish an endowment to purchase replacements so that, from this autumn on, there will always be a shell in the Navy fleet bearing the name of our Class.

During our reunion weekend, there will be a presentation ceremony at Hubbard Hall (the crew boathouse on College Creek) at 10 a.m. on Saturday, 20 September. All Classmates, families, and friends are invited to attend.

July was not a good month for the Class of 1963 because it brought the loss of two of our Classmates, Tony Celebrezze and Bill Kennedy.

Tony Celebrezze Anthony J. Celebrezze Jr., a former Ohio Attorney General, Secretary of State, and State Senator, died on 4 July from cardiac arrest. He was a distinguished public servant and one of Ohio's leading Democrats.

After graduation, Tony served for five years on active duty in the Navy. He remained in the Naval Reserve for many years thereafter, attaining the rank of captain.

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'63; Displaying the banner at the Meadowlands He began his elected service in 1974 by winning election to the Ohio Senate, representing western Cuyahoga County. In 1978, he was elected Secretary of State, ousting a 28-year incumbent. In 1982, Tony won his first of two terms as attorney general. He was the democratic candidate for governor in 1990.

A lifelong fan of auto racing and part of a Legends racing crew, Tony died soon after racing his replica 1937 Chevy sedan to a third-place finish at a speedway in DeGraff, OH. His car was number 63. Our Class column in the March 2003 issue of Shipmate included a photo of Tony with his racecar.

Tony married Louisa Godwin in 1965. They are the parents of five children. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the USNA Class of 1963 Foundation, RO. Box 64740, Baltimore, MD 21264-4740, or the Celebrezze Endowment Fund, Development Office, Ohio Northem University, 525 S. Main St., Ada, OH 45810-9989. Louisa can be contacted at 5805 Bastille PL, Columbus, OH 43213.

Will Setrte alerted me to a laudatory article about Tony that appeared in the Cleveland newspaper. Here is the final paragraph: On the way to the church, Celebrezze's funeral procession snaked through the Flats and across the Center Street swing bridge. As the procession crossed the bridge, the city's fireboat—named after Celebrezze's father, a longtime Cleveland mayor—fired its water cannons in symbolic salute.

Tony's good friend Phil Gubbins offered this observation: Anyone who knew Tony knows that cars were his great passion—the older and more decrepit, the better. One of the great challenges Louisa and the kids face wiU be finding all the cars he owned that are stashed in bams around the state of Ohio.

Phil noted that Tony had recentiy become president-elect of the Columbus Rotary Club and would have taken over as president next July. For additional information and for recollections about Tony offered by oiu Classmates, visit the Class of 1963 web site.

BiU Kennedy One week later, on 11 July, Bill Kennedy succumbed to heart failure after several years of declining health. A man of many talents, great energy, and unflagging determination. Bill was the technical architect and implementer of the Class of 1963 web site, which he hosted at his "server farm" until a disastrous Texas flood put everything out of commission. He had intended to restore our site there, but was hindered by a variety of physical challenges.

1 am sure that you remember Bill's unique contribution to the morale of the Brigade of Midshipmen. He conceived and repeatedly performed the amazing stunt of taking control of the public address system in the Mess Hall during breakfast, playing audiotapes with topical and humorous commentary by "Mister B." (BiU himself) about current events at USNA and executive department officers who deserved to be lampooned. He was never apprehended.

I encourage you to read Bill's biography on our Class web site at its temporary location and to look at his account of the Mister B escapades.

It's quite a tale.

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Bill's widow, Jean Kennedy, can be contacted at Bandera Falls Box 63449, Pipe Creek, TX 78063-3449. She suggests that memorial confributions be made to Pipe Creek EMS, P.O. Box 5, Bandera, TX 78003.

To get us in die mood for this fall's season of Navy football, Fred Storz supplied this account from die 2002 Army-Navy game.

Because last year's Army game was at the Meadowlands, we hosted a pre-game taUgate at our home in Rockaway, NJ. Carole and John Conroy showed up with his world famous Navy Bean Soup. It's an Army-Navy game tradition and John makes it in one of his special pressure cookers. Vem Shock also came. He and I were Kxjmmates at Columbian Prep. He left USNA in the middle of Second Class Year and later had a very successfiil career with the CIA, from which he has retired. Andrea and Spencer Johnson showed up with his brother, Charlie Johnson '66, and his wife, Nancy. CharUe also attended Columbian Prep. Grace and Pete Optekar came all the way from Washington State. As Shipmate readers know, Pete's brother, Dave, set up a behavioral studies program in Russia in conjunction with a Russian university. Many members of the Class of 1963 contributed to this program so Dave sent a biUngual "Go Navy, Beat Armyl" banner thanking us for the help. I guess it worked because we won big. Thanks, Dave!

Here are two pictures (previous page) from game day. One image shows John, Vem, me, and Pete at the Storz home before the game.

Note the display of football photos from our Midshipman days on the waU behind us. The other picture, from the stadium, shows Pete, his grandsons, and me with the banner from Russia.

If you remember, we had sponsors when we were Midshipmen. The sponsor program was to provide a home away from home. My sponsor was CAPT Rigterink, a dental officer at USNA, and I got to know the family really weU. The Rigterinks had three sons a Utde younger than us, and I kept in touch with them over the years.

Unfortunately, the captain passed away about a year ago. The family has a long-standing tradition for everyone to get together and go to the Army-Navy game. The group stopped by our house for a couple of drinks before the game last year. It was a thriU to see them aU again and it brought back many fine memories.

I have good vibes about this year's footbaU season. The coaching staff is top-notch and the teams looks like they come to play and win. I hope to see everyone in Philadelphia.

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Pres; The Honorable Bernard "Bemie" A. Maguire Sec'y; Dennie Pignotti 10907 Wilder Point Ln., Reston, VA 20191 e; dpignotti@navalengineers.org web site: www.usna64.org At the Hilton Head Alumni luncheon Hey, folks, don't overlook the Chapter News section of each issue of Shipmate as a source of information about our Classmates. In the June issue, for instance, you can see photos including Nick Nerangis (Shenandoah Valley Chapter) and Gaylord Hopkins (Tampa Bay Chapter). You can also leam that Spence Johnson is a member of the board of the Annapolis Chapter and that the aforementioned Messrs. Weidman and Tomlin are secretary and treasurer, respectively, of the Hilton Head area Low Country Chapter.

I had a very pleasant phone conversation with long-time New York City resident, Charlie Lynch, who phoned me in early June. He's still enjoying The Big Apple and is busily engaged in a variety of professional and personal pursuits there. He mentioned having recentiy been with Judi and Dave Puckett and a large contingent of their family as they visited the city.

In the last issue of Shipmate I printed an inquiry from Dave Moore, who noted that Alice Deal Junior High School in Washington, DC, produced five members of the Class of 1963: Pete Deutermann, Josh Fields, Dave Moore, Frank Pinney, and Don Saidman. He wondered if any other school could surpass that. Jim Ring responded immediately, saying that he was one of seven of our Classmates who graduated from Gonzaga College High School in DC. The others were Sonny Langley, Steve Richter, Lionel Banda, Bill Hughes, Jimmy Carter, and Tom Buckley. Jim generously noted that the five from Alice Deal might be a record for a junior high school.

Rich Weidman submitted this additional proof of the lively social life along the South Carolina-Georgia Coast: The Hilton Head area Low Country Chapter had a luncheon/golf meeting on 11 July. USNA Commandant Col John Allen '76, USMC, and Alunmi Association President George Watt '73 came down as our guests. Adding his presence to the special occasion was Daryl Rabert (my Plebe Summer roommate), who came up from St. Simon's Island. This photo shows my 16di Company roommate Denny Tomlin, me, and Daryl.

Joint Membership is here for spouses of Alumni Life Members.

For information or to join please visit the mem.bership section at www.usna.com.

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Annual Membership: 13% Life Membership: 44%

The Donelans and MIGHTY Mo

To close out this month's news exchange, here's a photo of Sandy and Ollie Donelan standing near MISSOURI (BB-63) at Pearl Harbor this April. How's that for a hull number? Ollie finally retired this summer and says that they will be doing some serious traveling as soon as he finishes a few of his "honey-do's." We're looking forward to his trip reports.

See you at the 40th, everyone!

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To the Great Class of 1964,1 hope you all had a great summer. As usual, Class President Bernie Maguire leads off the column: In these Shipmate columns, I have moved myself past nostalgia; I am now into harsh memories. I am starting to remember how much I hated those papers we were required to write— thefinancepaper in Second Class Year—the big term paper as Firsties—the deadUne that always got closer—the game plan that always became less grandiose...aargh. And so it goes, at the conclusion of this column, I wiU have met one more deadline...Adios, nostalgia.

On a completely different topic, we have two Classmates who are anonymously trying to battle the hidden onslaught of leukemia. These are Classmates who have given unstintingly of their time to some previous Class events. I will honor their request for anonymity, but ask that you pray for the safe passage of these Classmates through the uncertainties that lie ahead. Our prayers make a difference!

We are in high gear already with reunion planning. The reunion committee held its second coordinating meeting at Bill Natter's waterfront condominium at the end of June.

Bill Natter himself was not present and the quote I heard was that Bill's boat was "in irons," but I later heard that he owns a powerboat. Go figure! I will provide a few highlights conceming the 2004 Reunion but, rest assured, Waddy Garrett and the reunion committee are compihng a detailed description of all reunion events for a Class mailing later this year.

The 40th Reunion will be based in Annapolis, and not in Crystal City, VA. Two hotels have blocked over 100 rooms apiece for our weekend, Loew's-Annapolis and the Marriott (located on the waterfront in downtown Annapolis). Both hotels will begin taking reservations on 31 October this year. The traditional centerpiece of past reunions, our sitdown dinner dance, will be held on Friday night (not Saturday as at our previous reunions) and we are negotiating a location in Annapolis for this event. Just yesterday. Bill Natter, Joyce, and I Ustened to the Retrospect Band and we hope to engage them to play dance music in the background for this 800plate dinner dance. Next, after the NavyDelaware football game on 30 October, which will include a tailgate extravaganza, once more orchestrated by Bruce Newell, Saturday night will be reserved for Company dinners. Some Companies will use Classmates' homes while others are finding quiet, out of the way restaurants. Sunday moming, we will have a memorial service led by Jim Craven, an Episcopal minister, and dedicated to all those Classmates who have gone before us, we'll dedicate the Honor Chairs for Classmates who died in operational incidents on active duty and hold a Class business meeting. This will be followed by bmnch at the mess hall.

Here, in Dick Burke's words, is "another nice story that will make this reunion so special;" / received by hand delivery today a "package " (bio and picture) from a non-grad that cost him $13.65. One of the things that Iforgot to ask 107

the non-grads in my letter was what Company they were in. Note that we are also thinking of creating a 25th Company for those who left before Plebe Summer ended. The gentleman who sent the package did not mention a Company and there is none listed in the database, so I faxed him asking what Company.

Tonight he called and told me laughingly that he couldn't remember what Company he was in. I told him about my 25th idea and he said that he would try and remember, but if he didn 't get back to me to put him in the 25th. He was just ecstatic that we had taken the time to include non-grads in the yearbook and reunion planning.

In response to the rather lukewarm interest in Class of 1964 trivia and responding to a joint suggestion from Grant Fulkerson and Bob Bartlett, I now have a list of the 50 oldest Classmates. Again there are some surprises.

For example, in my Company, we tagged Frank Benner with the nickname "Gramps."

It tums out that "Gramps" is not among the 50 senior citizens of '64. Overwhelm me with your guesses about the five oldest and the award of a prize wiU be the same. Ethics for the Junior Officer, appropriately autographed. By the way, I just saw the oldest and he does not look like someone who, from an age standpoint, just became eUgible for the maximum social security check.

In concluding, I will continue to express my personal appreciation to aU the Class of '64 volunteers who make things happen for us; all members of the Great Class of '64 should know who these contributors are. This month.

Class of '64 thank you's go to Dick Burke, John Buckelew, and Dave Gould.

On behalf of the Class, I would Uke to applaud and offer sincere thanks to Dick Burke for his unbelievable dedication to the yearbook project. I cannot think of another Class project that involves as much diligence, dedication, and perseverance. He has taken the concept of volunteer to a new level. I know we will have a valuable product for the reunion.

We appreciate your efforts, Dick, you have our sincere gratitude.

Next, our appreciation goes out to John Buckelew who recently completed nine tireless years of maintaining a database and extensive administrative file conceming our deceased Classmates. Having demonstrated a remarkable level of compassion for family members and a perseverance for obtaining details despite obstacles, John recently retired from this job and will tum it over to another Classmate who may be closer to Annapolis and therefore better able to coordinate with the Alunmi Association.

Last but not least, Dave Gould always comes to mind when football season approaches.

Dave is another Classmate who always extends himself, selflessly, that extra mile on behalf of all Classmates. Like the mailman, in all types of weather, Dave rises early to secure our tailgate station at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium for every home football game. Then, Dave and Dee stay well after most Classmates are driving home to pack up, pick up and clean up, and begin to prepare for the next game. We cannot thank Dave and Dee enough for the valuable service they provide.

Expect to Win! Tom Lynch and the 1963 Cotton Bowl Team held another reunion in May. Here is Tom's letter to the team recounting the weekend: As we met at Tecumseh and entered King Hall for lunch, it seemed as though we had never left the Academy! After lunch, we were 108

joined by Father Tim Nester on the steps of Memorial Hall where we shared a moment of silence and reflected on those who no longer are with us. As you remember, Doug McCarty was killed in an air carrier accident; therefore, it was especially meaningful to have Barbara McCarty join us for the entire weekend. Even though the Yard tour was canceled because of the inclement weather, we managed to fill the aftemoon with shopping at the Midshipmen store. Some of us even managed to get in a game of basketball at McDonough HaU. After a couple of hours offreetime, we gathered in Alumni Hall for a boisterous team meeting that included quite of bit of story telling and photos. Cocktails and dinner were foUowed by a very informative power point show by Athletic Director Chet Gladchuck. I think we were all pleased and impressed by the vision for the renovation of Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. I hope many of you will make it back for a game this year to see the completion of Phase II of the project. And much to our surprise, the evening ended with Chet offering to pick up the tab for dinner!

On to Saturday for a wet round of golf!

Some of our not so "wussy" teammates ventured onto the course and a good time was had by all. We, again, gathered for a team meeting at the Loews hotel. Joining us were both Jackie and ADM Dick Naughton '68 and Peggy and George Watt '73. It was at this time that I made our big announcementâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the 1963 Navy Team of Destiny has agreed to raise $250,000 for the stadium renovation! Both ADM Naughton and George Watt were thrilled by our commitment. The Foundation and Athletic Association agreed to provide a permanent and prominent site to recognize our team's contribution to Navy's football history and our financial contribution to make a rejuvenated NavyMarine Corps Memorial Stadium possible. You will be hearing more about this in the very near future as the Foundation follows up with each member of the team for individual commitments. Dinner was concluded with remarks from Coaches Wayne Hardin and Rick Forzano as well as ADM Naughton's overview of the football program.

The weekend concluded at Rusty Romo's Restaurant with a delicious bmnch and services at the Chapel.

A special thanks to all at the Naval Academy who supported our event; the Superintendent, the athletic director, president of the Foundation, Pat Owens (golf coach), and Shannon Spillane, event coordinator at the Foundation. Their support made the weekend a very memorable one for us all.

For those who could not attend, I assure you that we missed you and we hope you will be able to make the upcoming planned events. As Steve Moore so eloquently stated in his email; A strange and sometimes eerie theme played throughout during this time together, that of our mortality. And, like any family, it was about generations past and those before us...it was about life in its purest form...genuine love for each other. We are one: there is no doubt about it.

Additionally, there was unanimous interest in having another mini-reunion at Soupy's (Jim Campbell) resort in Whitefish, MT, and also to attend the Army-Navy game in Phillyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the 40th anniversary of our "Drive for Five" win over Army. Soupy recommends a weekend in September when the weather there is still beautiful and all the kids have retumed to school.

Please let me know if you (the team) would like to attend a weekend in Montana this September.

As for the Army game in Philly in December, tickets and room reservations require that we plan now and work on it this summer.

Please respond to me ASAP by email (tom.lynch@staubach.com) if either or neither of those events is of interest to you. We will then plan accordingly.

Those Classmates who attended were Kathy and Tom Lynch, Bobbi and Alex Krekich, Peggy and Dick Curley, Betty and Bob Orlosky, Mary Jo and John Sal, Mary and Nick Markoff, Jackee and Dick Earnest, Karen and Bill Ulrich, Jean and Dave Sjuggerud, Becky and Bob Sutton, Susan and Joe Ince, Helene and Bruce Abel, Steve Moore, Jim Ounsworth, Jim Maginn, Denny Connolly, and Jim Hubbard. 1 hope I did not miss anyone. Dick Earnest provided the photos.

Bob and Becky Sutton and Jim Maginn

Tom Lynch, Neil Henderson, Pat Donnelley, and Dick Earnest

Karen and Bill Ulrich Dottie and I had the pleasure and honor along with several other Classmates and members of the 1963 Cotton Bowl Team and their wives and hundreds of others to attend the Maret School's retirement ceremony celebrating Nick Markoff s 29 years of service to the school as a coach and teacher. Nick started from nothing and built a solid football program and an athletic tradition at Maret, a very small private school in Washington, DC. It was a very emotional experience for Nick as hundreds of his former students and their parents retumed to honor their former coach and teacher. There were testimonials and stories from his former student-athletes, headmasters, coaches, and even his children who were also his students. Roger Staubach '65, Tom Lynch, and Coach Wayne Hardin also paid tribute to Nick who was known for his toughness, commitment, loyalty, integrity, and determination. After listening to the testimonials, it was apparent that Nick has made a profound impact on all his students, athletes, and colleagues. As his Headmaster Maijo Talbott wrote:

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Those who have had the good fortune to come under the coach's tutelage know they have been touched by a remarkable person.

True to his principles, he has inspired many to teach for what that which might seem impossible but in fact becomes reality.

The Maret School made a very good decision 29 years ago when they hired Coach Nick Markoff. Later, George Michael, Sportscaster on WRC-TV (channel 4) in DC, did a TV tribute on his show to Nick and his successful career at Maret. Nick will now pursue another "dream job" and work with his sons. Nick, your Classmates wish you and Mary the best of everything in the next stage of your life.

Bill Lifsey sent this tribute to Beverly Suffecool Hiestand (Frank's wife): On Saturday, 22 March 2003, Beverly Hiestand (63), passed away after bravely battUng Uver cancer for over two years. It was a difficult straggle for her, but she fought the disease to the very end. She left us peacefully, enfolded in love forevermore, and was laid to rest near her hometown of Fort Seneca, OH, on 27 March.

Beverly Suffecool and Frank H. Hiestand (11) were sweethearts before Frank entered the Naval Academy in the summer of 1960. They were married shortly after graduation in Beverly's hometown. During their 38 years of marriage, Bev and Frank had two children, Brian and Patricia. Brian Hiestand and his wife, EUzabeth, presented Bev and Frank with a beautiful granddaughter, Alexandra "Lexie," in December of 2000. As you may weU imagine, Lexie was a source of joy and love for both Bev and Frank.

Those of us who knew Beverly, realize that the world has lost a tmly lovely person. Bev had a beautiful snule and a warm and loving heart. She was such a kind and gracious lady, that she can never be forgotten. She will forever remain one of the dear, dear people that we wUI love but see no more.

From the Tree of Life, each leaf must faU— the green, the gold, the great, the small—Each one in God's own time. He'll call—with perfect love. He gathers aU. This breaks my heart. I feel ashamed that I couldn't say things better and teU how tmly fine a person she really was.

Grant Fulkerson adds that he saw Bill Lifsey and Frank Hiestand at Vince O'Neill's fiineral and they had just spent the last several days building a home in North Carolina for Habitat for Humanity. Frank seemed to be doing well.

Bemie Maguire and Grant Fulkerson passed that the following account of Vince O'Neill's fiineral in June. He said that Arch Woodard gave the eulogy on behalf of the Class. Arch was great and he included a touching letter from Sandy Munroe in his remarks. Sandy wrote: Like many of you I'm sure, it was a shock to hear of the loss of Vmce O'Neill. He was the guy who was sfronger than any of us, and it was wholly unexpected. My thoughts keep coming back to him and so I thought I'd take a moment to share them with my buddies from the 11th Company. Unlike most of you, I had no plans to attend the Academy...and almost no knowledge of the place and what was in store. I had barely heard of Plebe Year, never heard of Reef Points, bracing up, or much about the military. My father had been a Navy pilot, lost in Worid War fl, and so I was admitted—and almost immediately met my Plebe Summer roommate, one V.E. O'Neill. And Shipmate, September 2003

what a guy he was. Three years a Marine before the Academy, and so squared away that he really never was a Plebe. Upperclassmen sensed at once that he had it so much more together than they did, that they just pretty much left him alone. From day one, he seemed senior to them all, because really he was. Even as a young Midshipman, Vince had that steely glare of a combat veteran who'd been there.

And of course later he would distinguish himself accordingly. As a roommate, he was a solid friend and inspiration, but not without a great sense of humor. To see me struggle with everything from my uniform and shoes to the loads of "professional questions" that I invariably received must have been quite the sitcom for Vince. He really was above all that. But he always helped me out, and taught me how to take things. He was the opposite of a complainer—tough as nails, but with an underlying soft spot for everyone. During our 30th Reunion dance, I was the only guy there without a suit.

(I still don't own one.) I thought I was okay with my black dress shirt and red chili pepper tie. When Vince saw me, he laughed and said, "Dammit, Sandy, you still don't know how to get dressed do you?" Tough as he was, I do remember that he could be scared in the dark.

Toward the end of Plebe Summer we went to the movie in the Yard one night. It was Psycho.

I remember us being shocked by the shower scene and could tell that Vince had a hard time getting it off his mind. We talked for quite a while, and by his tossing and tuming I could teU that he was having trouble getting to sleep.

While he was facing the wall, I very quietly and slowly got my b-robe and put it over my head, and crept over to his bunk with the radiator bmsh high over my head...dagger style. I tapped him on the shoulder and made that weird screeching sound from the movie. Vince screamed and hoUered and practically clawed his way through the wall. In that hoarse voice, it was "Dammit Sandy, don't you ever do anything like that again or I swear I'll kill you." We got to laugh about that for the next four years, and again at the reunion. It was a rare privilege to know and love Vince O'Neill, and I wish to send my most sincere feelings to Pam and the rest of his family. I also want to thank him for his no nonsense joumal describing his treatment, which most obviously was meant only to help others. Once again, no complaints or bitterness. We wouldn't expect that from Vince O'NeiU. Thanks for the education Vmce. None of us will ever forget you or any of the lessons you taught us...always by example.

Classmates who attended Vince's funeral were Bob Bartlett, Pat and Dan Bienlien, Susan and Herb Bryan, Gordon Clow, Ed Conant, Ann and Rick Dau, Grant Fulkerson, Hank Graham, Charles Heath, Frank Heistand, Bill Lifsey, Bemie Maguire, Mary and Tom McFeeley, Jack Mumaw, David T\ima, Jerry Welch, Arch Woodard, and Linda Johnson (Bob Johnson's widow).

I was very sorry that I could not attend Vince's funeral. 1 feel lucky that he and I were able to have a long chat at a Navy football game in the fall. Vince will be missed.

Dick Muti sent me an update on his political success: I was successful in my mn for mayor of Ramsey, NJ, last November In my first try for political office, I defeated by a landslide (62%) a Republican incumbent who had held municipal office for 24 years, 16 as mayor Ramsey is predominandy Republican; indeed, when I grew

up here, my dad was a Republican councilman.

I ran as a Democrat, although I have been at various times a registered Republican and an Independent, too. I got a lot of crossover votes, which I needed, to win that big.

My victory against a powerful incumbent made me a celebrity among local politicos here in Bergen County. They've tapped me to reprise my upset by taking on another giant this coming November I am the Democratic nominee for New Jersey State Senate in the 39th Legislative District. I am up against a 21-year incumbent Republican with a campaign war chest the size of Texas. Classmates who want to help my "Cinderella" career in politics can send contributions to "Muti for Senate," 66 Church St., Ramsey, NJ 07446. My opponent is ethically challenged. (I know what you're thinking; "Isn't every politician in New Jersey that way?") I have a shot if I can raise a few bucks. Check out my web site at www. mayormuti.com for my philosophy of govemment. All you die-hard Republicans needn't worry; I am a "Grover Cleveland" Democrat.

Please keep those cards, letters, and emails coming. Note: my addresses are at the top of the column. Don't forget digital photos (at least 300 dpi resolution and at least 2.5 inches wide) and hard copy photos are always welcome. Expect to win and Beat Army] —Dennie

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Pres: Pete Gness p: 410-757-4796; e; subman65@yahoo.com Sec'y; CDR Dave Anderson, USN (Ret.) 98-2039 P Kaahumanu St., Aiea, HI 96701 w; 808-477-7483; e; daveand65@earthlink.net web site: http://home.earthlink.net/~daveand65/ Hi, guys. Hope you're enjoying your summer.

Been a good one out here in paradise and rarely beset with some of the nasty weather I've seen on the news that has hit the mainland this year.

First, some sad news, Cynthia "Sindi" Concannon, beloved wife of Mike Concannon, passed away in early July. She is survived also by her married daughters, Mary, Heather, and Kimberly, and two grandchildren. Interment was held on 4 August at Arlington National Cemetery. Mike has asked that memorial contributions be made to the Salvation Army, 1804 Mt. Vemon Ave., RO. Box 2245, Alexandria, VA 22301. Mike, on behalf of the Class, please accept our sincere condolences.

On a happier note, Judy and I retumed to Hawaii recently from about three weeks on the mainland. Flew to San Diego for a 60th birthday function with my family and some old friends.

Then we traveled to Independence, MO, to help celebrate Judy's parents' 50th wedding anniversary. But the capstone of the trip was the long weekend of 20-23 June where we met and hung out with seven other Classmates/Companymates in San Antonio. Fred Hufnagel and I had worked this mini-reunion for the last several months and it came together just great. Fortyone years ago, starting in Youngster Year the eight of us had rooms on the northeast part of the fourth deck of the seventh wing of Mother B. On weekends we all hung together pretty much.

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'65: The Epprechts and the Ferraras That part of the deck became referred to as happy valley alley. We were always in one another's room. Anyway, long story short, Anne and Fred Hufnagel, Ann and Bill Bower, Leahray and John Wroten, Frankie and Gordon Clarke, Loulie and George Kent, Lee and John Padgett, Jim Taylor (his wife, Chris, was traveled-out and didn't make it), and Judy and I converged on the Mansion del Rio on the River Walk and had a blast sightseeing (the Alamo, of course, saloons, mercados). Plus several pretty raucous dinners, a terrific and elegant barge cmise, lunch on the San Antonio River, and a fun barbeque dinner at the Padgett's who reside in the San Antonio area. A short recap of what all these guys are doing these days: John Wroten is still head honcho for human relations at EDS in the Dallas area; Jim Taylor is head honcho for the West Coast operation of AMSEC, an SAIC subsidiary specializing in fleet maintenance efforts; Gordon Clarke and Bill Bower are now both retired, living in South Carolina.

Gordon had recentiy been the Paris representative for a major auto parts manufacturer; Bill has worked as a manager for the Westinghouse Savannah River Company; George Kent is an actuary in the Cambridge, MA, area, Fred Hufnagel owns a good-sized event planning company in Warrenton, VA; and Father Johnny Padgett is Rector of the St. Andrews Episcopal Church near San Antonio. As most of you know, I'm working now only part-time for SAIC in Hawaii and have moved on to another project in the MarForPac Experimental Center. Several photos of our HVA gathering in San Antonio follow. At the barbeque at Padgett's house, we had a meeting of the HVA planning committee and we all unanimously agreed that we wanted to do these mini-reunions annually. We're looking at meeting again next year at Angelfire, NM. Shown above are, in the first photo, Ann Bower, George Kent, Loulie Kent, Gordon Clarke, Anne Hufnagel, Fred Hufnagel, Judy Anderson, and Jim Taylor. In the other photo are Jim Taylor, Bill Bower, Judy Anderson, and a notable San

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Antonio saloon denizen. In the photo below, we find Father John Padgett outside his beautiful church in the San Antonio suburbs.

Taylor, Bower, longhom, and Judy A.

Father John Padgett The only other Happy Valley Alley denizen who was unable to make it to our mini-reunion is Fred Berthrong. We all drank a few toasts to him and his family while we were in San Antonio. Hope he can join in on subsequent gatherings.

Also, received a note and photo from Phil Ferrara in early July. Phil and Linda spent the weekend of 21 -22 June at Mike Epprecht's new house on the water in Trappe, MD, and had a fabulous time. It was supposed to be the weekend of the almost annual Class of '65 Raft-Up on the Chesapeake Bay but rain interfered. In recent years, every summer Phil honchos getting a lot of Classmates who live in the Annapolis area and who own boats (sail or power) out for a night or two anchored and tied up together in some scenic spot on the Bay for drinks, dinners, telling of tall tales, and ovemights. Anyway,

with the rain in the picttire, Mike and Pam invited the Ferraras for an ovemight and they topped it off with a lunch in St. Michael's the scene of the following photo. Phil says the RaftUp has been rescheduled for 11-12 October.

Other Shipmate fodder as usual pared from the eGroup.

From Dick Zimmerman, 17 June: We have over 300 books left, so if any procrastinators can get around to ordering, it would help free up our distributors' closet space and put some money into the Class treasury at the same time. We've had orders from 259 Classmates, which leaves lots of us who haven't gotten a book. With proceeds, I've also sent a check for $1,000 to USNA '65 Treasury in January '03, a check for second $1,000 sent in May '03. I will send a third $1,000 to our Class treasury when we hit the $3,000 level. 1 usually have a few guys contact me by email each month asking how to get books. My email is at my office, and to reduce the amount of spam we get, they are about to start screening out any messages from AOL, Yahoo, Hotmail, and Earthlink senders unless I tell them to let specified addresses through. I've done that for the guys I know aboutâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Classmate distributors. If you're trying to ask how to order books and you get blocked out, please send your message to one of the following, to be forwarded to me; CM. Wood (cmw6@cdc.gov), Doug Burgess (dburgess@vhb.com), Mike Goodwin (mikeg@601howard.com), Doyle Borchers (djborchers@earthlink.net), Tom Murphy (thomas.murphy@mitretek.org), Jim Mashbum (jlmashl940@yahoo.com), Ron Bishop (vabishops@cox.net), Jim Hatfield (hatfield.je@pg.com), or Gary Rezeau (grezeau@yahoo.com).

Also from Dick Z., 20 June: When one of our Classmates ordered his sea story book, he also paid for a second one to be donated anonymously to someone who seemed worthwhile. Just after he paid for that extra book, we got news via the email group that our Classmate Rick Hamilton's son (who was bom not long before Rick died) had just been commissioned in the Navy, and would soon be reporting aboard PONCE (LPD-15). I sent ENS Ryland Hamilton a book compliments of our anonymous donor. Here's the letter I just received from him on PONCE: Thank you so much for sending me "There I Was..." I honestly try to read a story or two every night before I hit my rack. I don't have time to read books right now, but the short sea stories serve as a good substitute. My favorite so far is Doug Burgess's diving story on page 34. Currently, we are steaming through the Red Sea on our way back from the Persian Gulf. I arrived on PONCE just after they offloaded Marines at Kuwait. Now we are bringing the 2MEB back. It has been quite an experience so far I was commissioned on 10 January in Florida, and reported to Norfolk on 17 January. I made it to my ship on 18 February, and ever since I have been trying to leam as much as possible. I am conning officer right now, and hope to get my OOD underway in the next few months. The new training program cut out SWOS in Newport and substituted a program with interactive CDs and on-the-job training. I have really enjoyed the first three months on board. There is nothing better than steaming information and seeing the sun come up while you're standing on the bridge half a world away from where you were not so long ago.

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From Lee Mager, 20 June: I can't remember if I announced my marriage already, but if not, here's the scoop. On 24 May, Linda Johnston Tweed and I were married in the Unitarian Universalis!

Fellowship of Hendersonville, NC. Earlier in May we moved into our new home at 107 Yardley Ct., Hendersonville. NC 28739: 828694-0768. Please give us a call if you happen to be passing down (or up) 1-26. On 1 June we flew to Ireland for a spiritual pilgrimage. In the subsequent three weeks we toured many of the pre-Christian and early Celtic Christian sacred sites along the West Coast of Ireland from Donegal to Limerick. We spent almost a week in the Aran Islands, and retumed my Mother's ashes to rest at Clonmacnois on the Shannon River We just retumed last night. Somewhere in Ireland I passed my 60th birthday and am now fiiUy retired from USNR with pay but wondering when the pay begins. The age is probably why I can't remember whether I told you of my wedding or not.

From Denny Neutze, 22 June: Pete Galbraith's email about receiving a caU from the legendary P.J. Early at the same time as the chatter earUer in the week reminded me of a "coincidence" story involving two of our own Classmates, which I thought that I would share with you. I served on the CinUSNavEur Staff from 1983-86. About a year before I left, one of my 29th Company Classmates, Denny Lough, also arrived on the staff. Shortly before I was to PCS, Al Becker also showed up on the staff. Since I was one of the few officers on the staff who had bought a house (flat), PSD usually sent anyone with interest in buying to me. Al Becker came to see me one day on this topic and I gave him pointers on the pros and cons of buying, neighborhoods, financing, etc., and wished him luck.

He caUed a few days later and reported that he had located a place in an area called Maida Vale. The building was called "Leith Mansions." That sounded very famiUar and so I dug out the NavEur social roster and gave it a quick pemsal. Sure enough, Denny Lough Uved in Leith Mansions. So it tumed out that these two Classmates who did not know each other at USNA bought flats one floor apart in London. I think that is a pretty amazing coincidence. But wait...there's more.

I PCS'ed to San Francisco and then PCS'ed back to London a couple of years later. Denny and Al were both stiU around, but Denny stayed on for a couple more years, and Al left shortly thereafter. One night Denny and his wife. Patsy, were having dinner with Sunny and me in a favorite Indian Restaurant near Denny's new flat. We talked about all sorts of things including the circumstances leading to these two Classmates Uving so close to one another in another countr)' more than 20 years after we graduated. We aU agreed that was an amazing coincidence. The next aftemoon, I received a caU from Denny Lough. He and Patsy went to Portobello Road that moming.

They were looking at an antique staU or shop when some one behind him said "I think that's Denny Lough." He tumed around and there was Al Becker and his new wife. Al was now retired from the Navy and stopped in London on his return to the U.S. after a ttip to Naples. Isn't that amazing that they should mn into each other again under such circumstances when one Uved in the U.S. Here's one that Sunny thinks I should send it to "Ripley's Believe It or Not." I doubt they would be interested but some of you might find it amusing. While in Boston last Shipmate, September 2003

November, we bought our daughter at Wellesley a U.S.-based mobile phone. The number that she was assigned was 308-1722.

Sunny, who is good with numbers, and looks for ways to remember them, quickly pointed out; 30 March, my birthday: 8 September, daughter Barrie's, birthday; 17 January, Sunny's birthday: 22 July, daughter, Dana's birthday. Damn—why couldn't we have done that in the lottery instead of a lousy mobile phone! Best wishes from MeiTy 'Ole England.

The good news today is that it's a sunny Saturday: the bad news is I'm working.

From Tom Gatliffe, 23 June: Sorry, Denny, but what really would be amazing would be that none of the telephone numbers you have had over the years could have been found to have some curious relationship to meaningful numbers in your life. There is a fairly high probability that one or two others also coincided with birthdays, anniversaries, special events, former street addresses, side numbers, etc. Coincidences happen aU the time in retrospect. The ability to predict specifics beforehand would be the amazing part. For example, my first daughter was bom on my birthday in October 1970 (not on the predicted due date), but my second daughter missed her mother's birthday in April 1974, by several days four years later although she was predicted for that date. I was planning to have two birthday cakes prepared (to make up for the one I missed in '70 because Eileen went to the delivery room at Portsmouth at 4;30 a.m. on that day). I have mn into old shipmates from years before as fellow passengers on coast to coast fUghts on at least a couple of airUnes but never a Classmate. However, since many of those flights were out of Dulles, it is probably kind of unusual that none of you crossed my path after retirement.

From Gordon Clarke, 26 June: Hope you and Judy made yoiu: four landings and take offs ontimegetting back to Hawau. We had a good drive back through some of the southeast's history, Vicksburg and Selam and some soon to be history, Crawford, TX. Just wanted to say that we had a great time at the HVA mini reunion. Plenty to do but enough time to talk and renew old friendships. We are already looking forward to next year. Catch ya later From George Kent, 5 July: I hope you and Judy had a good trip back to the Islands. Loulie and I are firmly planted in Cambridge, MA. At the suggestion of Chuck Humphrey, after retiring at 30,1 embarked on a second career as an actuary. Since 1997 I have been employed by Towers Perrin (a benefits consulting firm) in Boston. After years of taking exams every May and November, early this year I completed qualifications, which allow me to sign paperwork submitted to the govemment about pension plans, and to sign statements of actuarial opinion on behalf of Towers Perrin.

(That happened shortly after I passed the Towers Perrin normal retirement date. At least they did not require that I stop working at that point.) A lot of the work and quality assurance philosophy of submarines/nuclear power/nuclear weapons is very similar to the corresponding philosophies in actuarial work (not to mention the qualifications for one thing after another). Working keeps me reasonably mentally alert, and it is fun to have "contemporaries" at work who are in their 20s. Loulie and I are starting to calculate when the savings from the second career will support traveling to aU the places that we would like to see, so that I retire the second time and we start to travel before it gets too difficult. The

recent gathering of eight of us from 10tii/14th Company in San Antonio was motivation to make theti-ansitionsooner rather than later, (l hope those who had digital cameras send you some pictures). Our son is in the Foreign Service, currendy assigned to the embassy in Bangkok. We spent Christmas/New Year's widi them two years ago, and will go again this December. He, his wife, and two children have managed to get back to the States at least once a year (they arrive in about five hours for two weeks with us). Next summer he wiU be transferred to Kiev, Ukraine. I suspect the lure of grandchildren wiU draw us to visit more than once during the three years they wiU be there.

Oin daughter lives in Arlington, MA, so we see her morefrequendy.Best wishes to all '65ers. I have enjoyed every time I have met any of you, especiaUy the chance meetings through the years.

From Tom Murphy, 27 June: Phil Ferrara is now head of the AimapoUs Chapter of the USNA Alumni Association so he's over at the Yard much more than I. I'm now busy working in downtovm DC at FBI buUding for MTTRETEK. Dave Vigrass found the job for me.

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Pres: VADM John S. Redd, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CDR Mike Baird, USN (Ret.) 63 Franklin St., Annapohs, MD 21401 e; baird@toad.net West Coast Sec'y; Robert G. Johnson Jr., Esq. 30131 Town Center Dr., Suite 147 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 web site: www.usna66.org After enduring three months of rain, summer finally arrived and so did the heat—ughl I've got a great deal of news, including a very special announcement. Pending Senate confirmation.

Rod Rempt has been nominated by the President to get his third star and take over as Superintendent of the Naval Academy. He sent me the following email, intended for the Class.

Over the latter part of June and early July I have received numerous emails, notes, and phone calls from many of you. Unfortunately, due to the flag officer nomination and confirmation process, I could not respond to you, or even talk about what was occurring.

I do, however, want to thank each of you for your words of encouragement and support for my nomination as the next Superintendent of the Naval Academy.

Further, a number of you have been contacted by the press and have responded with great comments and vignettes—I thank you for your kind words. I am taken aback by your confidence in me and support for my nomination to one of the most chaUenging and exciting jobs in the Navy.

If confirmed, I will be humbled and proud to represent the great Class of 1966 as the Superintendent. Most of us probably thought we no longer had a chance to have a Superintendent from our Class but sometimes they go for the old guys!

AU of us took an oath on 27 June 1962 that included the words, "that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter, so help me God." I intend to do just that,ffconfirmed, I promise you that I will do my utmost to fulfill the mission of the Naval Academy to ".. .develop Midshipmen morally, mentally, and physically..."

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But I can't do it on my own. I will need your help and support. I solicit your ideasâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;send me emails or notes. While I can't promise I can respond to all, I welcome your inputs and hope to involve some of you in the effort, if you are willing.

I look forward to seeing many of you as you come to Annapolisâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;or as I am able to visit Alumni groups around the country.

Pam and I are thriUed to be retuming to Annapolis. See you around the Yard!

As events unfold. I'll have more to report in future articles. Now on to the rest of the news.

John Naye sent me the following email.

Hi, Mike, I'm quite the international guy lately, having just talked to Tony Broomall this moming from Ireland. He's back at the castle for awhile. Additionally, I am receiving Don Puckett as a house guest next week. Don has lived in Sydney, AustraUa, since 1970, so he is definitely coming a long way. I'll try to give you an update after he has wom me out with his Aussie-Texas accent.

The real reason I'm writing now is regarding the colunm in the most recent Shipmate. I think you can count me as a Classmate who has been published...but not with a book. Since 1975 I have produced a newspaper column about skiing and other snow sports. Although it has been cut back recently, the colunm was at one time featured in three different papers here in the Seatde area. For the years 1998-2000 I was elected president of the North American Snowsports Joumalists Association, comprised of about 400 writers, photographers, and broadcasters who regularly produce stories and pictures about winter recreation. So maybe all those bull classes had some reward after all.

My thanks to John for that update. If there are any others out there, send me your information for the article.

Al Swinger sent me the following update regarding Harry Maixner, including a picture of the occasion.

10 June 2003 Dear Mike and Classmates, I was honored to participate in the wedding of our Classmate Harry Maixner to Jean Clancy in the Naval Academy Chapel on 7 June. Despite Subic Bay monsoon-like rain, the ceremony and reception at Alumni House were handled in stride by guests and staff. Harry and his bride chose to be married with Harry in Service Dress Blue and to have the Q-aditional sword arch.

Shown in the accompanying photo are Harry and we swordsmen; RADM Mike Moe '74, a former shipmate of Harry's and the only active duty officer in the group, CAPT Mike Maixner '72, Harry's brother, CAPT Alan Sviinger, and CDR Roy Wood (former shipmate). Those of us non-active duty officers got over thefirsthurdle offindinga complete uniform and being able to get into it (albeit snug in my case). We also succeeded in providing a dam good sword arch to help the bride and groom start on their way in the finest traditions of the Navy.

I know that you will aU join me in wishing Harry and Jean happiness and the best of success.

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Thanks, Al, and all the best to Jean and Harry.

Al Konetzni, who is deputy CinCLantFIt and also chairman of the board of directors for the Naval Institute, addressed the 129th annual meeting this spring and recalled the history of the Institute as a fomm for open debate and intellectual argument. In his speech he recounts his feeling that the 1990s was an era when events caused us to lose our spirit of lively discussion and willingness to hear another point of view, assess it and move forward. Instead we seemed preoccupied with worrying about how we were doing and whether we'd mffled someone's feathers that could affect us or our career.

He also feels that we've moved beyond those days and have begun an upswing, but we need to rekindle the flame of intellectual debate, and build membership, or the Institute will cease to exist. To see the full text of Al's comments, refer to the May 2003 issue and go to the Publisher's Page section.

Bob Johnson sent me a letter and the next group of pictures. The first is of he and Bob Verratti, taken at the latter's 60th birthday celebration on 14 May. Bob V. had shaken off his disappointment of not having his horse Our Bobby mn in the Kentucky Derby the Saturday before. He was, however, able to commiserate with his buddies over a few beers and dream of what might have been. The good news is that his horse will mn at Del Mar this summer, mostly in sprint races, and he'll wait for another season to search for a promising 3-year old that can go the mile and one quarter in the mn for the roses. As Bob J. also says, there is a 60th birthday vims going around (I'm there in September). Bo Wiley had a huge blowout in Laughlin, NV, at the Ramada Inn. He had just opened his fourth dealership in the Laughlin, Bullhead City area, and the tables were just too big a lure to keep the party away. Hundreds of well-wishers stopped in for a great party. Bo has his own plane to commute between San Diego and his Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Nissan dealerships. Lots of tmcks are going out the door too, so if you need one call him at Wiley Auto Group. He, Roy Bell, and Bill Spadafora are doing a bang-up business on the Colorado River, and have a couple of cool ones for anyone in the area, even if you are not out for a test drive. Their ad is on the last page of Shipmate. Bob J. also writes that though he'll wait until Christmas to ring in the 60th year, he couldn't wait for wedding bells to ring. Patti and he were married on Bob's ranch in Montana on 5 July. They chose a sunny day in the Big Sky mountains to wed. Bob first met Patti when he was celebrating promotion to lieutenant junior grade in December 1967 at the Stardust Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. They had 70 guests, and Patti was brought to the ceremony in a horse-drawn surrey. Bob escorted her on his Tennessee Walker, Admiral. Their reception dinner was in Virginia City, the first teiritorial capital of Montana, and site of the gold discovery in 1862. They plan to spend a good part of the year at the ranch, taking time off for depositions and court appearances in Orange County. Patti and Bob extend an open invitation to Classmates to join them for hunting, fishing, or camping in the National Forest and to spend some time with them on the ranch. Thanks to Bob for that great update, and I know you join me in wishing

Patti and him success and happiness in their life together.

Bob and Patti, honeymooning in the Grand Tetons After a long silence, Denny Doyle checked in from Westerly, RI, with some, as he says, delinquent news for the column. And I quote.

With our daughter Jenny's graduation and commissioning from the University of San Diego NROTC unit, Christie and I are proud parents of three former and current naval officers. The photo was taken Memorial Day, just after I had the privUege of administering the oath of office to Jenny. LT Pat completed his service in 2000 and is just graduated from the Wharton M.B.A. and Johns Hopkins SAIS programs. LTJG Tim is a CEC officer headed for La Maddelena, Italy. ENS Jenny wiU enter flight training at Pensacola this fall.

We left the Seattle area a year ago to try life back in the northeast. After a year here at the great address of 66 Watch HiU Rd., Westerly, RI, we are enjoying having the winter over but also renewing friendships with Classmates in the nearby areas. Pam and Rod Rempt have been gracious hosts and have included Classmates at the president of the War CoUege's hoUday reception and other events. Patricia and Dick Plotkin also included local '66ers at their hoUday party. We have enjoyed seeing Pat and Jim Giblin (Jim's the NWC Provost), Jeannie and Duncan Ingraham, Guy Mendenhall, Barbara and Scott Sears, and Ruth and Tom Felger (visitingfromTexas).

We met our recentiy retired four-star Marine, Carl Fulford and Mary Ann for dinner in March. Andy Fulford and our son, Pat, are Classmates at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced Intemational Studies. Mary Ann and Carl's other son, Rob, a Marine major and USNA grad was in the middle oftiieWar in Iraq and is now safely en route home.

Thanks to Denny for checking in. I wish Jenny success in pursuing a career in aviation.

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Carl McCullough (cari_mccullough@ homiail.com) has changed jobs, as he indicates in the following email: Friends and colleagues.

It's been 41 years since I first put on a Navy uniform, 13 of them since I gave up that career for a stint witii McDonnell Douglas. That move evenmaUy led me back to government service with the FAA where, since early 1993, I've had the pleasure of working witii some of tiiis country's finest people in improving the National Airspace System. The experience has b)een frequentiy exciting, sometimes tedious and thankless, but always critically important. I've often said that there are few things more important to Americans than safe, secme, and efficient air transportation. It touches all of us. Since September 11th, parts of this task have become immeasurably more difficult. My 15 months in the office of science and technology policy have given me opportunities to work on new aspects of the problem, notably coordinating some of the efforts of several departments, including Transportation, State, Defense, Commerce, and Homeland Security. While our job is far from over, there has been considerable progress, and I'm grateful to the many people who have contributed so much to our nation. There are far too many of you to name.

The roads Jan and I have traveled, from the Navy to private industry to the FAA and White House, have led to another intersection. Before coming to this job, both of us were weighing other options, from late career changes to packing it in and moving to our Florida home.

Recendy, though, another opportunity arose, one that surprised us by its timing, but which I've long considered an important and challenging position, and weU suited for a person with my background. To be brief, suffice it to say that ru be moving to the Pentagon, effective 27 July, as Associate Director of Operations in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans, U.S. Air Force Headquarters. This position wiU provide me the added benefit of continuing to work with the FAA as DoD's representative to FAA's management advisory councU, and as executive director of the DoD poUcy board on federal aviation. My immediate predecessor, NeU Planzer, and the late Frank Coulson before him, have set the bar high in terms of personal and organizational achievements. Neil left an outstanding staff in place to assist me, so you'U only have me to blame for any shortcomings.

Administrator Blakey has asked Marty Phillips to reUeve me at OSTP. I've known Marty for many years, first as a fellow naval aviator, then as a coUeague in the Naval Air Systems Command, and finally as a feUow executive at the FAA. He wiU continue to serve aviation weU. UntU I'm estabUshed in the new position, continuity wiU be provided through the email address above.

I want to extend my personal thanks and sincere appreciation to aU of you whose paths I've been fortunate enough to cross. With continued luck on my part, we'll meet again. Meanwhile, I wish good health and continued success for you and your families.

Best wishes to Cari in his new job.

Bill "Ike" Eisenhardt passed me this email regarding a cmise he took as president of the Califomia Maritime Academy.

Just a short note to let you know diat we took The Califomia Maritime Academy's 500' tiaining ship. GOLDEN BEAR, to Iquiqui, Chile, this

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summer to help celebrate the Chilean national holiday of Navy Day. While there I was able to briefly talk to Jorge Swett. It was only a phone conversation as Iquiqui is near the Northem Chile Coastal Desert (rains every 17 years or so) some 800 miles north of Jorge's home near Valparaiso. Jorge pointed out that Chile is as long as the U.S. is wide. I had not talked to him since our 30th Reunion. He vowed that he would be at the 40th and we agreed to meet again there unless we take the ship to "Valpo" on another cruise sooner than that.

As an East Coaster I'm enjoying living and leaming about the other coast. The hiking is great and it's hard to find a really bad bottie of wine. It was especially nice this winter when die East Coast was so wet and cold (I was smck in DC over the big snow storm in Febmary, which reminded me of what I left in Maine).

My thanks to Ike for that update. Thanks too to Ace Sarich, who though deployed with his phrasealator, was able to provide information to Ike on contacting Jorge.

At our 14 May luncheon, Jean and Chuck Grutzius, Andre Simonpietri, John Gregg, Paul Cotter, Tom Huffman, Roger Burnett, John Scudi, Pete Howton, Tom Mitchell, (guest), Pete Hesser, Dave Lovelady, Bill Phillips, Jay Gillard, and Tom Payne gathered to hear Steve Kowalick give a rousing talk on his experiences and his efforts to maintain the spirits of others who must endure his similar tribulations. Many thanks to Steve for taking the time to speak.

Pete Leniart reported, via email, on the results of this year's Florida Come around.

This year's event was attended by a number of regulars, 1 to r; Elliot and Mike Smith, Lynne and Wayne Lynn, Cindy and Bob Zvacek, Mary and Joe Kinsey, Jane and Pete Leniart, Robin and Tom Blount, Mary and Denny Zveare, Kay and John Earhart...plus first time attendee Keith Melton, who drove up from Boca Raton. As usual, it was good to see everyone and catch up on the news and gossip. Earlier in the day, the black shoe contingent of Kinsey, Zvacek, Blount, and myself lost a golf match to the brown shoed Earhart, JJ Ryan (who couldn't attended the evening dinner), and Smith (Air Force). The brownies were augmented by two non-classmate airdales bringing the match to five against four...a reasonable match up considering the individuals involved. According to Earhart, their team played extremely well and even used one of JJ's shots in the scramble format.

Next year we plan to meet in Boca Raton.

Keith Melton was kind enough to offer help with the logistics there and to host a reception in his private museum-library (The Spy Museum) in Boca Raton. It will be our first attempt to meet in South Florida since we started the comearounds ten years ago and we hope to get a few more first timers.

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Joe Felty isn't finished getting his pipes cleaned as you'll see in this latest update he sent.

As you probably recall, back around 18 February I made a little trip to Big Baylor Hospital in Dallas to put in a few extra veins/arteries for the old ticker. I've had a few set backs because one of the veins in my leg where they did some harvesting hasn't healed up just right. Now that I have a wound vacuum pump installed on top of the hole in my leg it seems to be healing up quite nicely. Yippee.

The docs seem to think I'll be able to take it off in a couple of weeks. But not so fast, Joe Willie! While searching for the cause of the slow healing and because I had less than adequate blood flow to my legs the doctors have determined it would be a real neat idea to do a triple bypass lower in the vicinity of where the aorta splits to go to my legs. They found it clogged up right before the split, then again after the split on both sides. I'm scheduled to go back to Big Baylor on the 25th to get the aorta "fixed." Should be locked up for five to seven days and then watch out! This procedure should add about 60 more years to my body. I don't think anybody is ready for that. As time draws nearer I'll give you an update. It looks like I'll be missing out on some good cook-offs and a trip to Fredericksburg to see Sammy Mac. What a shame. Take care and we'll be typing to you.

Mike Field (famfield@comcast.net) emailed that he has changed jobs.

Greetings! Another corporate acquisition has caused our ISP to change. You may now reach me—even through future ISP revisions—at michael.field@1966.usna.com, and if you want to get to both of us, it's best to use famfield @ comast.net.

That wraps up September. For those of you in the area during Homecoming, 23-27 October, please plan on coming to our annual festivities.

The newly renovated stadium is only part of the attraction. I'll have more particulars in the October article. Until October...All the best —Mike!

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Pres; CDR David E. Church, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: LtCol 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 Well, here we go, sitting in the July heat writing a September column and thinking football the night after the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. Depending on the vagaries of the delivery schedule of this magazine, we may have already beat VMI on 30 August and eaten Mexican food at the tailgate. If not, bring a taco and I'll see you there. If we have, the next home game is 20 September, and the tailgate theme is Italian food.

And tying football into in a plug for the web site, if you have tickets or need 'em for any game, visit www.USNA67.com and go to the ticket exchange. While you're there, you'll likely be interested in some of the other stuff Dick of the database keeps posted.

Got a really short note and a really great picture from Tom Knudson. A beautiful bride.

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distinguished looking dad, and three good friends...you gotta love it. Congratulations, Rainey and Mike!

My youngest daughter, Rainey, was married in Coronado on 2 May 2003. Attached is a photo of Rainey and me along with Dix Wolcott, Chris Ward, and Bill Brewer. The wedding was a great time. Rainey was married in a small ceremony to a great guy—Mike Galbreth. He is a successfiil artist and she has her own online art business and both are living near us in Houston. God is good.

Tom didn't tell me her web site, but 1 think I found it at www.glasstire.com. Take a peak!

Beauty and four others Dave Church has heard from a Mike Williams. After retirement as assistant conunandant of the Marine Corps, Boats went to work a few days a week at the Logistics Management Institute in McLean, VA, as a senior fellow. He's also doing some consulting with other companies. Mike said he and Barb have a home in Pennsylvania in Seven Valleys (about midway between Baltimore and Harrisburg) and an apartment in Northem Virginia. Sounds like he's got it under control...still!

John Craighill played host to the June gathering of the Slummers at the Army-Navy Country Club on 26 June. Five attendees was not a record turnout, but conversation was lively as always.

Jack Macidull, Roger Charles, Ed Finney, and Dick Branum were the other four.

And...the reason John had the duty that night was that the regular host, Dick Meade, was in Norfolk for the retirement of CAPT R.B. HaU U, MC, USN. Three other Fifth Company Classmates and our wives attended: Maureen and Steve Phillips, Jo Ann and Ken Ptack, and Pat and me...and I dare not leave out Kathy Meade, Dick's handler. It all happened on 26 June, 40 years after we were sworn in on Tecumseh Court.

After the fine ceremony on the fantail of the batrteship WISCONSIN (BB-64), R.B. and Janie had a super outdoor reception at their home not too far away. It was really good to be there and honor such a noble sawbones as he! Their plan is to remain in Norfolk. By the way, thanks to Mo Phillips for the photo. Some battleship sailor will

have to straighten me out, but it was taken alongside the aft 16" gun turret...and I think that's turret number three. Forgive a Marine aviator his ignorance.

And another retirement! Dave sent me words from Joe Krol. I think after Joe and R.B., you can count the number of '67 Classmates still on active duty on one hand, and I don't think you even need your thumb and pinky. This from Joe: I thought I should let you know that I have finally retiredfromthe U.S. Navy after 35 years, 11 months, and 24 days. I officially retired on 1 June. Never in my wildest dreams did I anticipate such a long career when we left Bancroft Hall on 7 June 1967. For me everything worked wonderfully as I went from job to job in the Navy and had a superb professional experience.

My wife and I traveled the world many times over and were stationed in Japan for three years.

That was a superb experience for both of us both personaUy and professionaUy. I spent most of my time as a submariner or involved with the submarine force until the last two years when I became deputy director for operations and plans on the CNO's staff. Those last two years in the Pentagon were the most challenging. The plane hit on September 11 th resulted in the death of 28 of my people, and of course, we were exceptionally busy with the major campaigns in Afghanistan and Iraq. So now that I have retired I have been busy moving from flag housing in the Washington Navy Yard to a new townhouse in Alexandria, and of course looking for a job. I am looking forward to my new professional life whatever it is and, of course, many future interactions with the Class of '67. I have been blessed with so much success in the Navy and I am the first to reaUze that it all began with USNA and our Classmates.

And I guess you all know by now that Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld announced on 7 July that the President has nominated Navy RADM Rodney P. Rempt '66 for appointment to the rank of vice admiral, with assignment as USNA Superintendent. RADM Rempt is currently serving as president, Naval War College, Newport, RI. His nomination requires Senate confirmation.

Many of you have already received Dave's letter and have been contacted for the USNA '67 Class Project. We're off to a good start toward our five-year goal of $1,350,000. A million of that will fund a Resident Fellowship Program in the Center for the Study of Professional Military Ethics. The rest will be directed toward some of the exterior upgrades during the renovation of Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Ten Class arches will flank the new south entrance, and we have claimed one of those to symbolize the leadership position our Class has achieved.

We will also fund a Memorial Batde Arch.

We're well on the way, so let's keep it rolling!

I suppose that's all there is. This is a short one, but sometimes it works out that way! As the song goes: "see you in September!" That's it... Goodnight! —Jim

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Pres: Joseph V. Conway Exec Sec'y: Leo Kuehn 531 Wilson Rd., Annapohs, MD 21401-1061 e; lkuehn@arinc.com Con^ Sec'y: CAPT Gordon I. Peterson, USN (Ret) 7994 Hidden Bridge Dr., Springfield, VA 22153 p: 703-913-5404; w: 202-267-2250 f; 202-267-4020; e; gpeters621@aol.com web site; www.usna68.com This issue of Shipmate coincides with our 35th Reunion and anniversary of graduation during the Labor Day weekend in Annapolis. That observation sparks a salute to our Class leadership and all on the reunion committee who made the event possible through their voluntary efforts.

Organizing such events can be a thankless task, so lift a glass to all who made the get-together possible. Thanks!

I won't attempt to summarize the Alumni Association's communications on this summer's transition in the Academy's top leadership except to wish Jackie and Dick Naughton every happiness following a distinguished career and Dick's many contributions to naval aviation's war-fighting capabilities. Much of what Navy and Marine Corps aviators brought to the fight in Afghanistan and Iraq is owed to Dick's past leadership in many challenging assignments honing their fighting skills. Fair winds, Dick!

Denny Young provided an interesting sidelight on the transition relating to the Navy's "Old Salt" award presented recently to the most senior surface warfare officer with OOD qualifications on active duty—none other than one VADM Rodney Rempt '66, now nominated for assignment as Superintendent as I pen this column. He was assigned to the 18th Company during our Plebe and Youngster Years. My normally reliable source reports ADM Rempt's Classmate, VADM Mike Haskins '66, will, upon retirement, pass on the "Gray Eagle" trophy for the most senior naval aviator on active duty to none other than our VADM Charlie "Willie" Moore, the Academy's temporary superintendent prior to Senate confirmation of VADM Rempt's appointment. This will likely be old news by the time of otu' reunion, but here's a tip of the hat to Willie for this distinctive honor and his continuing contributions to our Navy's global readiness as N4 (Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Fleet Readiness and Logistics) on the ADM Clark's Navy staff at the Pentagon.

Early this summer Jim Dare (jdare@edoservices.com) and Bob Monohan '72 shared email traffic that described an interesting reunion of Navy track veterans at this spring's rousing come-from-behind outdoor win over Army in Annapolis, but space limitations precluded me from mnning their report at the time. Their

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communication did lead, however, to a follow-on event in Washington, DC, in early July—the first annual Army-Navy Track Alumni Reunion Dinner. Greg Camp, USMA '68, also helped to get die ball rolling. Please see the separate article in this issue of Shipmate for details.

Representatives from our Class who attended the dinner included Jim, Ron Knode, Gil Lucas, and your faithful scribe. Our motto for the evening captured the sentiments of all who attended: "Competitors on the track; comrades in arms in the service of our country." There is growing interest in organizing a similar event next year, possibly in conjunction with the Army-Navy indoor meet in Annapolis next winter.

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'6S: Representing '68 al July's USNA West Coast Golf Tournament were Pat Maivil, Pal Ellis, Chris Reeber, Lee Davis, Dick Holmes, Jim Knsinicki and Doug Freeland

Jim Dare (left) recounts a memorable moment in ArmyNavy track competition at thefirstAnnual Army-Navy Track Alumni Dinner in July. Ron Knode and Gil Lucas prepare to voice their recoUecrions Bob praised Ron's expert work on the microphone announcing the outdoor meet in April at Annapolis (flawless commentary with a live mike is an art). In addition to Jim and Ron, Phil Katauskas and Dick Krulis were on hand to cheer Navy to a 102-100 N-star victory in a wild meet very reminiscent of Army's win at Navy in the final event (a record-setting jump by USMA "68 yearling Lee Ouflaw on his final attempt in the hop, step, and jump) during June Week in 1966. Here, in part, is how Bob described this spring's victory: The meet was won at the hammer, although who could have known? The hammer went 1-2, apparentiy a big upset for the Navy two.

TJ and I stood there on a wet sideUne, with Al (Coach Al CanteUo) pacing around us, eventually noticing us, and quietly counseUng his troops. I mean it. It was obviously a shock to the Army folks. Things tightened up on the track, however. The same scoreboard kept the audience aware that no more than a few points separated the teams throughout, and it seems that it was tied at least a few times en route to the last event. Navy won that last event—what we once called the mile relay.

The near disaster was that we gave the baton to Eric Porter, our anchor man, no less than ten yards behind, and maybe 15 yards behind Army. There were plenty of other heroes out there (including, just before the relays, the 5K winner, Ben Morris, who absolutely had to pull it out to keep Navy in the meet by beating two Army mnners by less than two seconds), but this feUow, Eric Porter, was phenomenal.

He earlier had won the individual 200 meters and the 400 meters, anchored the 4X100 relay, and now was as many as 15 yards behind an Army mnner who, although not a winner in the 400, was clearly a class mnner—the class of the Army team. At the 200, Porter had gained maybe a yard or three, so it was really in doubt, but it was also clear that he had not pulled the typical move of more inexperienced mnners by burning himself out in the first 200 meters.

And then he methodically, over about the next 150 meters, reeled the Army anchor in. As I recall, he passed him at the beginning of the Shipmate, September 2003

Rev Lance Home following his ordination to the priesthood at St. George's Episcopal Church rn Pearl Harbor Bishop Chang, the Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Hawaii is pictured in the center, with Beth and Lance's son, Zach, shown next to her last sttetch and held him off before thefinish.I believe Ron announced that Porter ran a 46 point something 400-meter leg. Great mn!

Also in the sporting vein, Lee Davis reported from the West Coast that the First Annual USNA West Coast Golf Toumament tumed out to be a good time for all in July. "Believe it or not," Lee related, "the San Diego weather was perfect."

Twenty Alumni were joined by 12 family and friends with seven '68ers leading the way (Lee Davis, Pat Ellis, Doug Freeland, Dick Holmes, Jim Kosmicki, Pat Marvil, and Chris Reeber).

The field spanned 42 years of USNA Classes, starting with Paul Dudley '53 and Jim Rodgers '53, and ending with Brigand Kline '95. Pete Heckman '58, Chuck Smith '58, Max Ricketts '63, Cary Van Haaren '65, Jim Coleman '66, Ken Slaght '70, Hugh Butt '71, Dave Karp '79, Skip Anderson '80, and Peter Anderson '80 filled out the teams. The group welcomed Doug Kvandal whose son, John Kvandal '06, is attending USNA. With a blistering net 61, Lee recounted, the team of Sandy Davis and James Schiermeyer walked away with the first place trophy. Max Ricketts '63 and Richard Dutcher took second just one shot ahead of Jim Kosmicki and Pat Marvil. While the scores were tallied, everyone replayed the one most memorable shot over beer and wine. The consensus winner was Vic Popik's 284-yard drive on the par four fifth hole, where his ball rolled on the green—much to the amazement of the foursome ahead of him (and possibly Vic). Needless-to-say, Vic went on to win the longest drive nine holes later; some swear that drive was 350 yards (look out Tiger).

Pat Ellis inched out Chris Reeber on the "closest-to-the-hole" competition, and Chris is asking for a rematch. The rest of us are committed to practice, practice, practice next year. Sadly, Lee reported that attendance at an earlier warm-up round was reduced by unseasonably cold temperatures in San Diego in June (72 degrees).

Lance Home (lance.horne3@verizon.net) recentiy provided a short but welcomed update on his activities following his Navy retirement: Beth, Zach, and I are in Pearl Harbor, HI. We are thoroughly enjoying the area. After serving as shipyard commander at Portsmouth, NH, and deputy director of Fleet and Aircraft Maintenance, U.S. Pacific Fleet, I retired to serve the Episcopal Church. After three years of seminary I started serving as a priest at St. George's Episcopal Church—the Episcopal Church of the U.S. Pearl Harbor Memorial Church. Our very best to all and, if you are ever in Hawaii, please give us a call.

LtGen Wallace "Chip" Gregson tumed over his command and the colors of the 111 Marine Expeditionary Force to LtGen Robert R. Blackman Jr. at a ceremony on 16 July at Camp Courtney, Okinawa. Earlier this year, Chip was nominated by President Bush for a follow-on assignment as commander, U.S. Marine Forces Pacific; commanding general, Fleet Marine Force Pacific; and commander. Marine Corps Bases Pacific, Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii.

Subject to Senate confirmation, the change of command will be a matter of history when this issue of Shipmate rolls off the press.

Chip assumed command of 111 MEF two years ago.

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LtGen Chip Gregson tums over command and the colors of the III MEF at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, to LtGen Robert R. Blackman Jr. during a change of command ceremony on 16 July. U.S. Marine Corps Chip is a real "Marine's Marine" and brings exceptional leadership skills to the largest field command in the Marine Corps—with operational responsibilities extending over an area of 105 million square miles. More than 80,000 Marines and Sailors are assigned to MarForPac's combat forces and supporting installations. Chip's first assignment after The Basic School took him to combat duty in the Republic of Vietnam with the First Reconnaissance Battalion, First Marine Division in 1969.

According to an article by reporter David Allen on the HI MEF change of command ceremony carried in the Pacific Stars & Stripes newspaper in July, Chip remarked at a press conference that Okinawa will continue to be an important key to Asia's security and stability.

"We are firmly committed to reducing and consolidating our footprint here on Okinawa," Stripes reported Chip as saying, "and we are continuing to extend our involvement with other countries." This will not lead to a departure of Marines from Okinawa, however.

According to Stripes, Chip said that his biggest challenge during his two-year tour commanding ni MEF was responding to the Pacific region's security needs following the September 11th terrorist attacks in the United States and the terrorist bombing in Bali last year.

Congratulations, Chip, and best wishes for every continued success during your inspiring Marine Corps career and service to the nation.

It is a great pleasure to report that on 15 September, the Navy will name and dedicate the Aegis Building at Wallops Island, VA, after CAPT Eric Lee Washam (deceased) the first commanding officer of the Aegis Combat Systems Center and a former employee of the Anteon Corporation's Systems Engineering Group. Eric joined Anteon in 1991 after a distinguished 23-year career in the U.S. Navy as a surface warfare officer. He held several key positions with Anteon during his follow-on career, and his outstanding strategic planning ability was instmmental in growing Anteon's business base.

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First, I need to draw your attention to the obituaries. We lost a friend in Gary Bethke this summer. His obituary was written by someone other than a Classmate, but I think it a tribute to him that someone else thinks enough of him to volunteer for the job, and in this case, we could hardly ask for a better offering. Our personal condolences are there for his family, as well as our prayers for them in their mourning. Also, Ed Moore wrote that he had been updating the Fifth The Navy will name and dedicate the Aegis Building at Company Roster and was informed by Chuck Wallops Island, VA, shown here, after CAPT Eric Lee Lewis that his wife had unfortunately had a Washam (deceased) the first commanding officer of the Aegis Combat Systems Center at WaUops Island. U.S. Navy recurrence of cancer. Chuck's next message follows: After a courageous battle with cancer, Eric Sadly, God has answered our prayers in an died of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in July 1998. unexpected way. He has spared Jere a great Eric is survived by his wife, the former Heather deal of pain and suffering from a fast-growing Nichols of Pasadena, CA, and their daughter, cancer by calUng her to Him this aftemoon.

Funeral services and celebration of her Ufe Megan. Those of you who would like to request were at our Presbyterian church here in an invitation to attend the ceremony should conLouisville, GA. Those who knew Jere knew tact Ms. Jill Jester at the Navy Surface Warfare what an angel she was; God must have had an Center's Combat Systems Center (jjester® opening! God bless you and the Classmates. scsc.wal.nswc.navy.mil) and provide your mailing Chuck, there are no words to express our address for maihng an invitation and RSVP card. sorrow over the loss of loved ones and we are In closing, I have received a number of notes tmly sorry. complimenting my efforts to report Class news Brock McMunn wrote about Ed in a timely and informative way. I appreciate Giambastiani's recent change of command at those kudos and hope that they reflect your sen- Supreme Allied Command Atlantic. Known by timents, kind reader! These columns will only be its acronym of SACLant for 51 years, it is now as good as the material you decide to send my to be called Allied Command Transformation, or way, however—and my in-box is empty more ACT. Ed will also command the U.S. Joint often than I would like! Remember my admoni- Forces Command. I also got from a couple of tion: "If it is not written down, it is forgotten!" sources, the Virginian Pilot article about the Please take the time during the months ahead to change. Its edited version follows: bring us up-to-date on your activities—or SACLant Getting New Name and New Charge describe a memorable experience during your

By Jack Dorsey, The Virginian-Pilot © June naval or civilian career—and include a 17, 2003 high-resolution (a must!) digital image for NORFOLK—Twenty-six nations, populated publication. Thanks! by nearly 825 million people, will be represented here Thursday in a major restmcturing See you in Annapolis for the 35th. of NATO's North American headquarters. The All the best. —Gordo Supreme Allied Command Atiantic, known by its acronym of SacLant for the past 51 years, wiU vanish in exchange for a new name and a new charge, to be called Allied Command Transformation, or ACT. It also wUl receive a Annual Membership: 10% new commander when Adm. Edmund P. Life Membership: 45% Giambastiani Jr.,...accepts the reigns from Royal Navy Adm. Ian Forbes. Forbes, who wiU Pres; CAPT Edwin "Steve" Potts, USNR become deputy commander, has been at Vice Pres: F.H. "Mike" Michaelis SacLant tiie past eight months while NATO Sec'y; A.L. "Al" Cipriani reorganized its military arm through streamUnTreas: Steve Ward ing its stmcture and pledging to improve its h: 703-864-1775; w; 703-620-2279 capabiUties. The command in NorfoUc—the Corr Sec'y; Dr. Steve Hudock only NATO command on U.S. soil—wiU be 6006 Woodlake Ln., Alexandria, VA 22315-2637 heavily involved in the education, training and 703-989-4606; e; steve.hudock@ngc.com integration of NATO's militaries as they trans-

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Pres: Lynn Widener Sec'y: CDR Royal Connell, USN (Ret.) 1978 Valley Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401 e: njrotc@arctic.nadn.navy.mil Greetings all, may this year bring us the football rebuilding we all long for. 'Nuf said. There's lots of input but all small this month. Get out your computers and send me something!

form and modernize, Forbes has said. While the NorfoUc command will lose its operational features, becoming instead a functional command, it will continue to have a significant European footprint, officials insist. ...Currently, 22 nations, including some Partnership for Peace countries as they are known—nations that would like NATO membership—are represented on tiie Norfolk staff. ...SacLant, formed in 1952 to guard what was considered a weak Western Europe against an

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expansionist Soviet Union, will sunender its operational responsibilities to NATO's European command, known as Supreme Allied Command Europe, or SACEur, which also is altering its formal name to Allied Command Operations. That leaves just one command responsible for the entire geographic area of the alliance. The SACEur name will survive, to avoid having to rewrite official legal documents in which the commander is referted to by tiiat tide. Giambastiani also commands the U.S. Joint Forces Command here, which uses advanced technologies to make U.S. forces quicker and more lethal: The JFC has no warfighting responsibility but serves as a laboratory for the testing of new tactics and new technologies on the battiefield. ACT will establish a Joint Warfare Center at Stavanger, Norway, and a Joint Forces Training Center in Bydgoszcz, Poland. There also is the prospect for other member nations to develop what ACT calls Centers of Excellence, concentrating on officer training and specific military capabilities. "Giambastiani will become the new Supreme AlUed Commander Transformation, which is really a direct link between the Joint Forces Command in the United States," a senior defense official said. "He will function in a dual-hatted role." The ceremony, which is not open to the pubUc, will be attended by senior poUtical and military members of NATO, including Secretary General Lord George Robertson: Gen. Harold Kujat of Germany, chairman of NATO's Military Committee: and U.S. Marine Corps Gen. James L. Jones, Supreme AlUed Commander, Europe. Every nation from the 19-member AUiance and the seven nations invited to join NATO will be represented. The creation of a strategic command focused on transformation is a significant event in the history of the AUiance, Forbes said. It is a monumental change that wiU result in the command being devoted to intellectual, cultural and technological innovation facilitated by war-gaming, experimentation and education, he said.

Jim Suhr attended the ceremony. But couldn't provide a complete report due to restricted visibility in the umbrellas, but Classmates VADM Cutler Dawson (Com2ndFlt) and VADM John Grossenbacher (ComSubLant) were there getting soaked with the rest of us. This was an historic event and it took place in poiuing rain on the flag plaza in front of die NATO HQ building in Norfolk. In fact, after the official events and transfers of flags and so forth, it came time for the new commander (ADM Ed) to speak and he said "I am transforming this ceremony into an immediate reception—you are invited to read my remarks on the web—thank you for coming." This would have yielded a huge ovation, but we all had an umbrella in one hand so it was tough to clap. Ed's remarks are at: http://www.jfcom.mil/newslink/ storyarchive/2003/pa061903.htm.

1 got an email from a retired HMC(SS), who was going thra his things the other day and came across the Class ring of Gregg Sessler. He was the chief in charge of physical exams at the Submarine Base, Groton, CT, in 1975 when he retired. This ring was left in their department and subsequentiy ended up in his possession as Chief-in-Charge. Well, I put him in contact with Gregg and Greggs response is:

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This is incredible! I thought my ring was lost forever I had no idea where it had gone. It would be great to wear it again. Please let me know if there is anything that 1 need to do. I am very glad that you were going through your Navy things. I know 1 have boxes down in the basement that I probably haven't gone through in over two decades.

1 assume the transfer is complete.

Mike Novak is keeping up with obscure industry rags: Federal Computer Week's 28 April issue mentions that, "The commander of USJFCOM is Navy Adm. E.P. Giambastiani..."

The same rag, a week later, devotes three paragraphs to Ken Slaght (commander of the Space and Naval Waifare Systems Command), and his arguments in favor of standard, interoperable systems. Classmate Fred Peck published an article in the June issue of The American Legion Magazine, in which he argues against the reinstitution of the draft.

Bits and Pieces: I saw Steve Coleman last week and he passes along the following: It was great to see you. We should do that every 16 years. Some of the folks we discussed whom I have any knowledge of (camal or otherwise) are; Hank Prevette. He's a retired 06 and lives here in Norfolk. He works as a fund raiser for Norfolk Christian School. Earl Fought—another 06 ret was CO of Dam Neck and retired here. I think Greg Ertel has gone now, but I used to mn into him at the gym. Bob Alden is still an analyst in San Diego and lives with his two cats. He is a big fund raiser for San Diego Cares. I'm not sure what they do, but I send money every year. Skip Thaeler works for SpaWars in San Diego. I'm not sure in what capacity. He also had "Wants and Warrants" for Bob Healy. Anyone out there have a location on him?

Les Gable updated his address: Finally found a good position (Blue Mountain Networks) and have high speed data access at work. Please change my contact information for your next Class directory update. Thanks. (I have formal Blue & Gold Officer training at USNA week after next and am beside myself as we get to stay in Bancroft and eat in King Hall...can 't wait to "attention world" somebody!)

While visiting with Steve, 1 needled him about renewing his membership in the Alumni Association. As it tums out, it's a good thing since I also had an email from Alumni House that the cost is going up again. A 20% increase effective 1 August 2003. Guys, This is pathetic—we have only about a third of our Class that are members and that's our primary means of communications with everyone. Get on with it, join the Alumni Association.. .Yeah, I know, this is in Shipmate and if you're reading this, you're already a member, well tell your roommate or someone else you know who isn't.

From Skid Heyworth: We have upgraded usna.com to make it easier to navigate from one section to the other, and we have made a few additions. First of all, the pictures at the top of the page are linked to the articles in the "What's New Section." As the section is updated, so will the pictures. A History and Tradition section has been added to the web site. We have also added a press center that will provide, anyone who needs them, quick facts and references. On a functional level, the web site has seen several

technical features, which will improve usabili- . ty. The navigation has been moved to the side, to allow for more information to be displayed on the page. Finally, greater usability has been given to those whose sight is not what it used to be. Instead of using a fixed font size, the redesign now allows for the user to adjust the font size through the setting in their browser.

Additionally, if one is using Intemet Explorer, an option will be seen at the bottom of the navigation bar that will allow for the magnification of everything on the page. Clicking once makes everything on the page larger; clicking a second time makes everything very large.

1 heard from Carl Christiansen '69 with a request to find an email address for Mike Hoke.

He signed it: "last Class to have a Plebe Year" I know that's wrong...where were they when we were at recess on Farragut Field 'lo those many years ago during their First Class Year?

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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.coni/classes/197I/usnal971.htm Wow, seems like yesterday I sat down to prepare the previous Shipmate input. Here I am again, receiving inputs just in time for the current input. Your inputs are the grist for this mill, so keep the inputs rolling this way.

Somewhat like manna from heaven, last month I wrote about needing input from Ron Route and this month I receive a couple photos from Ron's change of command as he assumes the duties as president, U.S. Naval War College.

Congratulation, Ron! We are proud of you and honored to be your Classmates. Most of us probably wonder how a '71er managed to overcome the academic rigors of Mother B and then attain leadership of a fine institute of higher education!

Here's a note from Don Jenkins describing the event: Duke, just a quick note with a couple of pictures from Ron Route's change of command as the new president of the Naval War College. It was a terrific time for this old '71 guy. In one place I had my best Naval Academy friend, RADM Ron Route (and his bride. Kip) becoming the new president of the War College, the CNO announcing that USNA was going to get the best for its new Supe, RADM Rod Rempt '65 and my son. Matt Jenkins '05 up from the Plebe Weapons Detail for the day. Oh, RADM Chip Griffiths and Cindy were also with us.

Duke, please find a couple of pictures taken by the Navy League in Newport. The first is with RADM Ron Route, facing right to left with Matt and me. The second is a picture of RADM Rempt meeting his first "Middle" after having been publicly mentioned as the next USNA Supe. Let's keep our fingers crossed that the nomination goes smoothly and RADM Rempt gets started soon. Thanks for all you do for our wonderful Class of '71. Duces Vimm!

Well, thanks for the compliment, Don. Most of all, thanks for taking the time to send the photos and support our Classmates as they rise in leadership positions.

Change of command I received the following note with accompanying photo from Harry Sheffield: Duke, greetings from sunny Florida. Sending a picture of a few Classmates that assembled at the Naval Submarine League Technical Symposium held at Johns Hopkins 118

University/applied physics lab in May 2003.

All pictured are retired submariners except Bill Hatcher. We all told a few sea stories and tried to figure out how to get more business out of the Navy. From left to right are; Steve Pelstring, Bill Hatcher, Hany Sheffield, John Brandes, Don Miller, and Mike Feeley. John works for Lockheed Martin and lives in Jupiter, FL. I think the rest are in the DC area.

Classmates at Naval Submarine League Technical Symposium I stayed in Cocoa Beach after retiring 1 January 2002. I am enjoying retired life and working for a living...L3 Communications/Interstate Electronics Corporation. I have to keep working, my kids are still in high school. AU the best. Harry Sheffield w; 321853-1976 and m; 321-431-0566.

Seems Harry is working as the program manager, SWS Systems L3. Nice work, Harry. Also, I know how you feel re: kids in school. My youngest is a rising sixth grader. Surely do hope there's lots left in us to complete the task of rearing the next generation!

Many moons ago, I was enroute to Millard School in Bandon, OR, to start my career as an aspiring Air Force pilot. Somehow, along the way, I met several Navy juniors who inspired me to seek the Navy Wings of Gold. That changed my life. Seems Bruce McClure's son did not get sidetracked to the Navy. Here's a nice note from Bmce: Mike, short note to pass along some news. I was privileged to commission my son, Jason, as a second lieutenant in the Air Force on his 22nd birthday, 28 May, at the Air Force Academy. He graduated with distinction, and will be attending the Navy Post Graduate School this fall pursuing a master's in Latin American studies, after which he will enter the intelligence branch of the Air Force (a year at San Angelo Texas after Monterey?). Nick Pantelides may remember that Jason was offered a position at Navy late because of less than perfect eyes (that call came on the eve of his high school graduation!), after he had already accepted an appointment to Air Force.

He stmggled with that decision, but as much as I wanted to pass him my sword, I encouraged him to do what he wanted, not what he thought I wanted. He did. He also was able to spend a semester at Navy, which was special for both of us, and we attended most of the Navy-Air Force games over that last four years together, including the one in DC, right after September Uth. Jason and my wife, Lin, were able to attend Chick Burlingame's memorial service in Annapolis (he was the one in the flight suit), and share a few quiet moments at the Pentagon. We're in San Diego, having moved out here from DC the minute Jason went to Colorado. No regrets there either, we have an active Alumni group, and in fact I am working at Booz Allen with Classmates Hugh Butt,

Rick Smith, and Joe Herger, as weU as Bill Smith '68. If this picture does not work, let me know, and I'll see I can get you a better one.

P.S. Saw you on "National Geographic," it was great!

Thanks, Bmce. I know you all join me in wishing Jason a long, successful career! Go Navy—Beat Air Force!

Seems it was time for John Sattler to leave command of the Second Marine Division last month. 1 received a brief note from Mike Scherr noting the event. Included were some nice photos, one which passed the test for inclusion in our column. Here's Mike's note: I've attached a few of the photos from today's Second MarDiv change of command, where John tumed over command of the ' Second Marine Division. If you want a hi-resolution copy of any of these let me know.

Thanks, MUce. The photos are superb. Surely hope John's next command is forthcoming soon. As I understand, John received orders to Headquarter, USMC. Please send a note, John, so I can update our shipmates regarding your current billet. Thanks.

I received another note, this one via JT Morris, regarding Classmate flag moves. Seems Chris Weaver is relocating within the national capital area. His new billet is commander, Naval Installations, Washington, DC. As I did not receive any details about this specific billet, you and I can guess what Chris will do in the new leadership position. Surely do hope all goes well for you, Chris. Please send me a note to update me on the scope of your new assignment.

Seems our president was "on target" when he told us the War on Terror would not be won quickly. Although major combat operations have ceased, our nation is still involved in stability operations in fraq. That effort is not an easy task as there is no clear demarcation regarding the who and where of enemy. Our Army-Navy Qassmate, Sankey Blanton, sends the following update: Right now I am about to go on some buUc leave to say "bye" to the family back in North Carolina. We have been here at Fort Hood since early March and are supposed to be doing an airlift of essential equipment in July or August. Some details are still not clear. The only thing that is very clear is that the First CAV Division would appreciate it if we went away—to Ft. Bragg or Afghanistan or anywhere else—and get the hell off their base and their budget. Try as we would to behave ourselves here at Hood, there were a few small problems. During one night gunnery practice, some one blasted the heck out of a major power transformer and put out the lights on most of the northem ranges—oops! Also, two targets appeared to be large and black, but were apparently "moo-ving" before the 30mm opened up—anyone for fresh "chipped beef?"

There is the ever persistent mmor that we won't be taking all 300 plus members of the Battalion, primarily because they are not needed in countiy, but, you know how rumors are. I don't know if there is a viable NBC threat anywhere in the world at this point, because my

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most demanding job at Ft. Hood has been as clerk and driver for the first sergeant.

Fortunately, I have enough "don't worry—be happy" pills to endure the stiess. That's all the news tiiat isn't news from the North Carolina National Guard in Texas. Remind me to tell you about tiie time that I worked (sorta) witii a Booz Allen Hamilton project to teach at the Royal Saudi Naval School in Jubail—and almost got court martialed (a couple of times).

Your shipmate; SGT Sankey Blanton, HHC l-130tiiAVNREGT Thanks, Sankey. Our prayers are with you as you deploy to the combat zone. 1 hope the email keeps flowing this way. I'll be sure to update you on the Class and send a few bits of humor periodically. God speed.

We are well represented by Sankey. Life is surely more bearable in the HHC 1-130 with Sankey. Here's a note Sankey sent to Bob Rieve with a little more humor: I told myself that I really wouldn't believe that we were going anywhere until we had a formation in our DCU's (Desert Camo Uniform). Well, we had one this moming, so it looks like we may actually be going somewhere. Thank you. Bob Rieve, for getting me the SWO devices. I will, at least, feel properly dressed, even though I have two pair of winter trousers but no winter tops, one of my four tops has been very used and is the wrong size (technically), and my boonie hat is a size too big. So much for the Army supply system. On the plus side, I have finaUy realized that my feet have definitely flattened out with age and I should no longer be trying to stuff these flappers into a 13 regular. The desert boots that fit me the best were 13.5 wide. I will let everyone know when we get a real snail-mail address. We should have some sort of access to a computer in August, but I wiU probably be out of easy access from the middle to end of July, except via the base library computers. Very Respectfully, SGT Sankey Blanton, UDTSEAL Assoc.

Seems Sankey needed a couple SWO devises and Bob dutifully purchased and mailed them to Sankey. Life in the 1-130 can only be described as "colorful." I know Sankey is a large part of that color.

Not too many days ago, when the thought occurred to me that if I did not receive some input quickly from my fine Classmates, 1 would create the entire column. Then, John Meister and 1 met at the coffee mess. John passed along these thoughts for our collective mminating: How much water through the pilot static log in the years since graduation? For the aviator types, that's air through the intakes; for the USMC types, that's mud on the boots; and, for the corporate types, that is how many power point nee; Harvard graphics with apologies to BiU Gates.

The coffee mess is a great place for getting updates on our Classmates. For example, how many of us are aware that one of our own is a civilian leader in the U.S. Air Force? Here's the story: Bruce S. Lemkin, a member of the senior executive service, is principal deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force for financial management, headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, DC. He assists the assistant secretary of the Air Force for financial management and comptroller in performing his official functions, and in providing the financial management and analytical services necessary for using Air Force resources effectively and efiiciendy.

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Bruce, I found this on the Internet. Please send an email with an update on your activities. By the way, do sit on the Navy side of the Air Force game and cheer for the boys in Navy blue! Bruce and I did our First Class Cruise together on ALBANY and much later served together on the Navy N5 staff. Good to see your success, Bruce.

Speaking of good news. Congratulations, Bill Otto! Bill's daughter, Candace, is the recently crowned Miss Pennsylvania. Candace sang the "Our Father" as the opening hymn at our 30th Reunion Memorial Service in the USNA Chapel. Perhaps a Miss America in September?

We wish Candace well in the Miss America competition. Now, Bill has a real claim to fame.

We will watch with eager anticipation to see how Candace does in this very competitive event.

It's that time. As the War on Terror takes its toll, I recall our commander in chief's warning that the war would take years and cost the lives of our national treasure. I encourage all to pray for steadfast support from the nation and for victory. As Britain's Prime Minister Blair reminded us in his recent address to the joint session of Congress, America did not seek this task, but America's response to the task will determine the future of the world. With all the political wrangling, sorting the wheat and chaff can be difficult. Seems to me our President has the correct focus. Let us pray for a successful conclusion to the War on Terror and for victory over the states that support the terrorists.

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Pres; CAPT Rick Rubel, USN (Ret.) e; rubel@usna.edu Con^. Sec'y; CDR Rich Robison, USN (Ret.) 12695 Catawba Dr., Lake Ridge, VA 22192 e; Scribe72@comcast.net web site; www.usna72.com Class listserv: TheGouge@usna72.com As the last remnants of summer melt away, a few items have found their way to your scribe's mailbag. The first is the '72 Project Campaign Update dated 30 June 2003 from Jeff Beard.

Our Class campaign is entering the busy summer months. Everyone should have received a letter outlining what we're trying to do, why we're doing it, and asking for each Class member's support. If you haven't received a letter, please let me know at Jeffrey @intergga.ch.

Phase I of the campaign occurred from mid-May to mid-June when our campaign committee (11 or so fellow Classmates who have volunteered their time) called upon the 40 or so top leadership of the Class to jump-start the campaign. So far, that effort has yielded around $200,000 with more commitments to come. The second phase began in mid-June with letters to the remainder of the Class with follow-up phone calls aided by support staff from the Foundation. It's still early days, but we've raised about $30,000 through the initial calls. Pledge rate is mnning around 50% of the Class so far and contributions averaging around $2,200 per person for this second phase. Grand total, that puts us at around $230,000 against our goal of $750,000, or a little over 30% of goal.

Keep in mind our Class project has two parts; a goal of $250,000 to fund a battle arch at the revamped Memorial Stadium; and $500,000 to initially fund a Distinguished Military Professor role for character development at USNA (a role that would not be funded without private support). If we can generate stiong interest within the Class, we'd like to endow this position, which takes around $2.5 million. This means we'll need (for those Classmates financially able) a handful of six figure donations, and many more in the $25,000—$50,000 range; not unreasonable for a Class of our size and career maturity. Another option may be to go together with another Class to endow the position.

I wanted to note a few of the common questions coming through from Classmates so far in the campaign; Q: If my company does matching funding for charitable contributions, does my pledge include these funds? A; Yes, simply indicate on the form the amount you personally pledge plus the match, then contact your company regarding the process for them to make their part of the contiibution, which usually happens after you make your payment.

Q: How does the tax deductibility work if I want to donate appreciated stock? A; Consult with your financial advisor, but generally you'd instmct your broker to transfer the shares of stock to the Foundation. They would then sell the shares and the proceeds would be your contribution. You get to deduct the appreciated amount from your taxes and would not have to pay capital gains tax (which you would have to do if you sold the shares first, then transferred the cash to the Foundation).

Q: I've already donated some money to the Foundation, either for another project or as unrestricted. Can I change my mind and ask that this pledge be directed toward the Class project? A: Yes; simply note on your form what your earlier contribution/commitment was for and ask that it be re-directed toward the Class project. Then if you'd like to extend your contribution for the five-year period being asked, just indicate this also on the form.

Q: I've heard about the President's Circle, which entitles members to certain privileges.

How does this work and would my gift be eligible if its of sufficient size? A; The basic level for President's Circle is $2,500 per year, or $12,500 for the five years of the Class project.

Yes, you would then be eligible to be a member of this group, which entitles you to invitations to Naval Academy and regional special events. President Circle newsletters, personal updates from the Foundation staff, and an opportunity to attend a special President's Circle week-end in the fall where members interact with the Superintendent, faculty.

Midshipmen, and other President's Circle colleagues.

Q: I'm suspicious that this money we give just reduces the govemment part of the funding for USNA. It seems to me when we went there, everything always got done and we got a great education. Why doesn't the govemment pay for this? A; The govemment only pays for the basics, they don't and they won't pay for anything else. If we want to revamp and upgrade the stadium, it has to be done thm private funding. If we want to create these distinguished military professorship roles, then the Alumni are going to have to fund it. As an example, our recentiy retired Classmate Rick Rubel now occupies the DMP for Ethics position. His salary for this job comes exclusively from private funding. It's a shame that the 119

govemment doesn't do more. During the early '90s the Academy was in woeful neglect for those of you that visited during this period. It wasn't until the late '90s that Superintendent John Ryan '67 put some muscle behind getting more private support to upgrade facilities through the master plan. I encourage you to visit USNA now, as the impact of this private giving is now quite visible as you waUc around the Yard and talk with the Mids.

That's it for this month. We're off to a good start and seem to be doing better than other Classes at this early stage. This may be a reflection of the pre-work the campaign committee and Class officers have tried to do by (1) Getting initial input from the Class on possible projects then; (2) Running the final ideas by the Class in a special email that went out to all of you for which we have email addresses; (3) Providing Class project updates on our web site http;//www.usna.coni/classes/I972/ Activities.htm; and (4) Taking the time to write a personal letter to each and every Classmate, explaining the goals, and asking you to help through a follow-up phone call. Thanks for your support!

Mike Maixner (Michael.Maixner® usafa.af.mil) sends the following: A quick update since our move from Maine to Colorado. I had been teaching for five years since retirement (from the Navy) at Maine Maritime Academy, but then applied for a job in the engineering mechanics department at USAFA. Things have been interesting, to say the least, in the midst of the ongoing sexual abuse scandal—new superintendent, new commandant, and several senior officers have also been replaced. Still, it's great to work with the cadets and coworkers. Mark Harper '75 is a distinguished visiting professor in our department from USNA this year, so we've had something of a "mutual support" group going!

My daughter, Bethany, was engaged to a '00 VMI grad, Tony CereUa, for a fall '03 wedding here in Colorado Springs. With his recent deployment with the Fourth Infantry Division, they opted to get married in January at Fort Hood, TX. Gretchen wound up making all the wedding arrangements in a matter of days, and although rather simple, it was still a very beautiful wedding and reasonably weU attended by Tony's workmates and family members from both sides. I've enclosed a picture of the proud father escorting his daughter down the aisle.

I have gotten together with Bruce Bridewell a couple of times, who I hadn't seen since a small boat transfer in WestPac in 1973. Brace and Norma have recentiy acquired something akin to a time-share in Aspen, and stopped by on their way home to Florida back in December; Bmce invited me and Gretchen to their place in Aspen in April—great to be able to renew the acquaintance after all these years!

I have enclosed a picture of me and Bmce hiking on the trails around Aspen.

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Mike Maixner escorting his daughter, Bethany, down the aisle at her wedding at Fort Bliss TX, 28 January 2003 The family also just retumed from my brother, Harry Maixner '66's wedding at the chapel in Annapolis, which took place on 7 June—it was great to be back in town on the 31st anniversary of our graduation. I'd like to say it was a beautiful day, but it rained cats and dogs the entire day, and we had to do the arch of swords afterwards at the reception in Alumni House—still, everyone had a great time. There should be a picture of the groom and all the sword-bearers in this issue or the next under the '66 column.

Hope to get together with my old roommate, Ed Nocon, and Onnie in late August in Denver Thanks for the note! Mike can be reached at: Dr. Michael R. Maixner, P.E., captain, USN (Ret.), Assistant Professor of Engineering Mechanics, DFEM Suite 6L-155, 2354 Fairchild Dr., USAF Academy, CO 80840-6240; 719-3334048; f: 719-333-2944.

One last note: Harry Ulrich has been selected for promotion to vice admiral and will be moving out of DC (again), headed back to the Med as commander. Sixth Fleet.

Congratulations! (Maybe one of these days Mary and Harry will get this moving thing down and get to stay put for more than a year or so.)

That's it for this month, ladies and gents.

Don't forget to check the Class web site for updated information regarding tailgaters and other information throughout football season.

More to come. —D.O. Tried and True With '72

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Pres: Tom Storch Sec'y; RADM Tom "TJ" Wilson III, USN 8310 Gushing Ct., Springfield, VA 22153 h; 703-913-0094; e: wilsontom@earthlink.net Classmates, Next month is the big month. The 30th is fast approaching...let the good times roll. I sit down to compose this in July with anticipation building for a really great reunion; seeing old friends, playing a little golf, and enjoying an AnnapoUs fall.

Can't wait! Now, however, it's on to the news.

My first story is not good news. Gregory "Poz" Pozinsky passed away in late June. I have no details at all except that he was buried at Arlington National Cemetery. To his family, on behalf of the entire Class, please accept our deepest heart felt condolences.

Bill Gerkin passed on the attached photo (next page) of the IFSSG change of command during which Rich Kramlich took command.

Here's what he had to say:

Hello from sunny San Diego. Attached you wiU find a photo of four '73ers from 23rd Company at BG Rich Kramlich's change of command on 10 July as Rich assumed command of IFSSG at Camp Pendleton. It was just like a summer P-rade. In the photo are George Fessler (NAPS '69) and a 23rd Company '73er who left USNA after one semester sophomore year. George retired as a Navy chaplain and works up the coast in Costa Mesa. BG Rich Kramlich is next with Bill Gerken next to him and Joe Compton on the end. Rich's wife, Gail, took this stunning photo of these good looking middle aged gentlemen. It was a great ceremony and a great opportunity to reacquaint old friendships.

Bill, I constantiy marvel at how our Classmates just get better looking as the years pass by...and our sight dims. Just kidding!

Thanks for the note. See you in October.

Occasionally, 1 get emails of company luncheons with interesting stories. Craig Walenga sent a note recendy detailing the lives of the children of Addison Daniels. Here's what the kids are doing: daughter number one, Shannon, is an industrial health and safety specialist for an electronic chip manufacturing facility in Richmond, VA; daughter number two. Dawn, is a captain USMCR, activated for duty in January (made major on 1 July) and is assigned as a battahon S-1...she's also on the waiting hst for Veterinary School at Virginia Tech...; daughter number three, Jennifer, lieutenant junior grade USNR NFO, VF-32, flies back seat in F-14's and just got back from the Med with HARRY S. TRUMAN having completed 13 combat missions over fraq; son number one, Addison (FV), ensign USNR currentiy in flight school at Pensacola and will be flying H-60's when he gets his Wings in September. Add, four great children and three of them wearing the cloth of the Repubhc.. .you and Susan must be proud. Thank them from all of us for what they do.

Here's more good news. Gary Roughead has been nominated for his third star and assignment as commander. Second Fleet/Striking Fleet Atlantic. Gary is currently the Navy's head legislative affairs bubba. Congratulations, Gary, and best wishes for future successes.

Geoi^e Watt sent along the following note with some nuggets in it. Here's what he had to say: As I'm sure everyone remembers, it was 30 years ago that 1,383 (per Alumni Association records) young men from the incoming Class of 1973 raised their right hands in T-Court. As Classmate Marty Deafenbaugh often says; "For one day at least we all stood shoulder to shoulder and called each other 'Classmate.'" In commemoration of that day, now CAPT (doctor) Marty Deafenbaugh represented all of us at the Class bench at 5:30 a.m. From Alumni House; "Well done '73...looking forward to seeing a number of you back for the 13th Reunion in October!"

Speaking of '73 and 1-Day, tomorrow die Class of 2007 (!) will be sworn in. We expect to start with 1,242 young men and women. Of the over 1,200 members, exactiy 60 (50 men, ten women) have a father or mother who graduated from USNA. Of those, five have a dad in '73 (which appears to be the largest Class represented among the "legacy parents").

Congrats to the following Classmates and their respective Midshipman; Rob Bender, son, Robert; Tom Kieman, son, Thomas; Colin Shipmate, September 2003

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headquartered in Hartford, CT. That company, TyMetrix, is the leading provider of electionic billing services for the insurance and legal industries. Lots more fun than taking depositions ever was! Oh, yeah, I did eventuaUy retire as a Reservist JAGC CDR, after taking lots of cortespondence courses! One final note. I can't tell you how great it was to share my wedding day, 30 years and one day after our graduation, with my "brothers" from 15th Company. What great guys! Now I am really looking forward to our 30th!

Mike, great note. Thanks for sending it along. Best of luck in all your new adventures.

That's what I have for you this month. If you haven't received a mailing on voting for Class officers here's the deal. Candidates are: President (1) Kevin Callahan and (2) Ken Reightler, Vice President (1) Mike Curreri, (2) Scott Krajnik, and (3) Tom Storch (Vote for two). Secretary TI Wilson, and Treasurer Chuck McKeone. You can vote by mail or by email to me, both addresses are above. Let's hear from you.

Thanks for the great updates...your previous excellent performance will be considered minimum acceptable standards in the future!

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74 '73: Joining Mike and Renee Curreri are, 1 to r; Dirk Mosis, Claude Lamar, Ken Mayeaux, Gary Chetelat, John Dailey, and JJ Dicks Gsbom, daughter, KeUy; CAPT Dan Stover, (Ret.), son, Christopher: and Michael Harris, son, Gregory. Finally, many of us were able to attend the retirement ceremony of CAPT (now retired) Jim Campbell held in Memorial Hall on 6 June. Jim and Jan threw a great reception for Classmates, friends, and family at their home on Porter Road that evening, then most of us moved on to the Class of '73 "gathering" in the Tap Room at Ogle HaU (a.k.a. Alunmi House). Jim and Jan will remain in the local area, temporarily renting in the Maritime Republic of Eastport and Jim will be working as a senior engineer with a firm called UDT in Northem Virginia. George 739240 George, thanks so much for keeping in touch, but what's up with the "legacy parent" thing?

Being old is still better than the option! By the way, although your wife may still require you to stencil your skivvies with your alfa code, we can identify you without it. TJ Wilson, 739541. To our Classmates with sons and daughters starting in the Class of 2007, congrattjlations!

Finally this month I received a long update from Mike Curreri (mike@curreri.net). Without further ado, let's get to it: First and foremost, as the attached photo attests, I am recendy married to a wonderful woman whom I met in that most dangerous of places, tiie Intemet. Actually, we are both Noti-e Dame grads (my JD is from there; and she is a business school grad). We were actually there at the same time, but our paths were not meant to cross for many years thereafter Renee is the CFO for a home and garden manufachirer that designs its work in the States and Shipmate, September 2003

then manufactures everything in China. Her marathon mnning, golf, and other sports interests have moved mefromthe couch to the links and into competitive swimming and mnning.

Quite a feat! We could not be happier, living now in Richmond, but in the process of building a "retirement dream home" just north of AnnapoUs. I guess I'll have to buff up on my sailing skills, as well. You are all invited to help keep me in "deep water" Drop me a line.

My three grown children were all in the wedding ceremony (along with my dad as the best man). They are Paul (27) formerly an artistgrad of Rhode Island School of Design, but now a fuU-time singer/songwriter (paulcurreri.net); Matt (26) formerly a teacher-coach, grad of Notre Dame, but also now launching his own touring career as a singer/songwriter (mattcurreri.com); and Maria (22) who actually sang at Carnegie Hall as a Dartmouth student, but who is not going in that direction, but working in DC for a non-profit (no dot-com, but you can see her at mine, cumeri.net). I always said I was going to get out of the Navy on the first moming that my commitment was up; never realizing that would mean over 15 years of active duty after graduation. After getting two law degrees at the Navy's expense, it took a while to work off the indentured servitude, before joining the private practice of law as a trial defense counsel representing health care providers and, incongmently, asbestos manufacturers. I started a couple of dot-com's in 1995, that actually made money, and eventually tiansitioned to management of those companies before selling them and taking a position with another larger tech company that is

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Pres; Steve Middleton 516 Green Forest Dr., Sevema Park, MD 21146 Corr Sec'y; LtCol John Brown, USMC (Ret.) 3928 Red Bird Ln., Woodbridge, VA 22193 h: 703-583-9713; c; 703-568-0385 e: jrbrown74@comcast.net

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Pres: RADM Craig Quigley, USN (Ret.) Sec'y; CAPT Larry Warrenfeltz, USN (Ret.) 5732 Tamarack Dr., Pace, FL 32571 h: 850-995-0051; e; usna75scribe@hotmail.com Dear 'Mates, First of all, the Class extends congratulations to the new Supeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Rod Rempt '66. Well done, Admiral! Let us know what we can do to help you. I know, I know..."send money."

Last month 1 mentioned photos that Bindy Quigley sent of two DC area retirement parties.

Sorry I couldn't come up with quality copies in time for that issue. But better late than never!

On 7 December 2002 Bindy and Craig Quigley held a blow-out at their Boiling Air Force Base home (showing the Air Force people how to have a party in the process). It was a triple-celebration of the end of Craig's active duty career, the sudden onset of age as he tumed 50 two days later, and the unbelievable victory of Navy over Army. The picture includes Steve Hubbard, Mark Lamboni, Mark Klett, Gary Yagiello, Steve Stanley, Rick Udicious (a fellow Lockheed Martin person) Bob Riche, and Craig.

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And the Navy flag assignment daisy-chain continues...Someone had to relieve Kirk Donald in Italy so he could take command at SubLant in Norfolk, right? "How about Steve Stanley," I hear you ask. The CNO thought that was a good choice, too, so Steve heads to Naples to take command of SubGroup Eight and Allied Submarines, Mediterranean.

...JH^. :M

'75; What a party! Retirement, 50th birthday and Beal Anny

^ wm 1 Ith Company motorheads make the annual trek to the Indy 500 '75; Lamboni and friends; Mark is wearing his new "dress blue aloha" uniform into the spring and hot summer practices of Coach Johnson and the Big Blue. Cheer on the Navy team this year wherever they play. Before, during and after the five home games at the new Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, you can share drinks and camaraderie and sing a course or two of "The Goat is Old and Gnarly" at the Class tailgate. USNA AA has granted us spot number 15. That is just to the east of the Farragut Road entrance to the stadium, along the north side of the complex.

Bindy said that the Lamboni party was just as much fun as Craig's, maybe even more so because she wasn't in the kitchen for that one.

The group shot of Classmates includes Danny Snead, Dan Thompson, Pat Gottschalk, Bob Conrad, Craig Quigley, Terry Blake, Mark Klett (who seems never to miss a party) Dave Hammer, and the guest of honor, Mark Lamboni.

On the subject of items that should have been included in the August column, 1 received a "hand-written email" from Bill Howey (howey.bill(a>principal.com) that I accidentally squirreled away in a folder and forgot to pull out a month ago. (I've placed myself on report and will spend an early moming hour marching back and forth around my pool—as soon as I can find a pair of starched white leggings and an M-1.) 1 think Bill really mailed the note to show off his fancy business stationery in a subtle way. He's an agent for the Principal Financial Group in Jacksonville, FL...with a string of impressive letters after his name (CLU, ChFC) that 1 interpret to mean he's certified to watch your money for you.

Greetings. This is my second correspondence in 28 years. My former roommate Tim Naple (a captain, still on active duty) visited me in Jacksonville during the middle of May. Tim was doing some work on JFK, currently at Mayport. It was good to see Tim and talk about old times.

Man, I love the wives of the great Class of '75! Kathleen and Jim Ducharme checked in from Michigan. Naturally, it was Kathleen who actuaUy sat down at the keyboard and sent the note.

Jim and I are enjoying parenthood. Andrew is now four and takes after his dad's love of old cars, ships, and trains. It must be in the genes.

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also a joy. We are spending our summer on the shores of the big lake (Lake Michigan). We were on vacation over the spring and stopped in at West Point. They really limit visitors. We could only get on base with our military IDs. While watching the cadets prepare for their noon parade, Andrew went up to a group of kids and said "Go Navy." Between his comments and the Navy sweatshirt that I wore, we certainly got attention.

President Quigs sent along a rather sad note— but added a challenge for the Class that will enable all of us to give something back to our communities while we potentially make things a lot better for people who really need assistance.

In Craig's words: Classmates, one of our own needs help. Les Edgar needs a bone martow transplant and there's a chance that we can help by agreeing to donate marrow. Donating marrow is different from donating blood. It is a two-step process, and much more involved. First, a volunteer must be "typed" to determine the chemical specifics of their marrow. This involves a drawing of blood, and costs the donor between $65-$95 dollars, depending on the location in the U.S. For active duty military, their family members and federal civil service employees, there is no charge.

Once that is complete, donors sit back and wait for the phone to ring. You may never get a call, but if you do, that starts the second stage of the process, starting with a second blood draw and possibly resulting in the harvesting of martow by one of a couple different methods.

Conceivably, a donor can contribute more than once over the years, but that is rare.

So how does this help Les? Donors give their marrow anonymously, and only after a year has gone by—and with the consent of both donor and recipient—are the identities of both parties revealed. So the probability of your marrow getting to Les is slight. But consider this; the chance of Les—and thousands of other people—to obtain a match from a donor goes up with every person that says "yes" to the procedure.

Let's take this on as a Class project. Arrange to be typed as a first step. We'll increase Les' chances of a match and recovery by sheer numbers, and do more good for countless others as well. For more information or the donation site nearest you, try the National Mamow Registry web site at www.martow.org, or call their tollfree number at 1-800-MARROW2.

Ron Frigo filed this year's dispatch from the Brickyard in Indianapolis during Memorial Day weekend: Attached is a picture of the 11th Company get-together at the Indy 500 this year. You wiU note that this year's picture is actuaUy in the stands at the racetrack. (I think there have been mmors among the wives as to where all of these guys actually go for the weekend!) As you can see, several of us are enjoying a cool can of herbal tea while we anxiously wait for the start of the race. Joining veteran attendees Mark Disney, Mark Lambright, Les Ryan, Pete Ortiz, Will Merrell, and Don Moorehead were rookies Steve Estes and Ron Frigo. A good time was had by all, and preps for next year's race are already underway.

Andy Howard forwarded his new email address (hihoho@earthlink.net). He also included some common sense steps we can aU use to fight the multitude of purveyors of electronic junk mail—those anonymous and detested spammers. Personally, 1 intend to follow Andy's advice: As a general good practice, if you feel compelled to send a joke or something to a group of people, please put all the addresses in the BCC; field and send the message to yourself.

That way, the recipients cannot see each other's addresses. If you do send such a message, please delete all the addresses in the chain, before the body of the message...just send the meat. It helps to avoid clogging up everybody else's email. My spam elimination program automatically deletes messages from senders that I don't recognize. If you put something Uke "(from Aunt Susie)" in the subject line, my anti-spam program will let it through.. .and I can pick it out easier. The main thing my program looks for is the brackets.

I wrote about half this column the day before the Shipmate deadline (at least 18 hours ahead of my normal schedule). Then today—deadline day—my boss called me and asked me to call a guy up at Fort Meade named Martin Kurdys about some research we're hoping to do. I told him it would be a pleasure to talk to my old Classmate. Marty works for SAIC in support of the intelligence community, and it looks like we'll get to collaborate on some cool work.

See—that's why you should never msh into this deadline stuff You never know when a name or an email will pop up at the last minute. (That's my story and I'm sticking to it.) '75 Sir! —Larry Shipmate, September 2003

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Pres: Kevin Stone 928 Lynch Dr., Arnold, MD 21012 h: 410-974-4313; e: kevin.stone@1976.usna.com Secy: Mark Hubbard 5632 Tessie Ct., New Market, MD 21774-2918 h: 301-865-4472 e: Mark.Hubbard@1976.usna.com Ahoy there, shipmates! I am presentiy sitting in the captain's inport cabin aboard O'BANNON (DD-987) off the coast of Florida taking part in the post-deployment Tiger Cruise after O'BANNON'S six months in the Caribbean and in the coastal waters off South America (UNITAS 44-03, SIFOREX, and TEAMWORK SOUTH).

My son, BiUy Hubbard '01, is die ASWO aboard O'BANNON. I was invited to participate in the Tiger Cmise along with my brother, John Hubbard '71. The CO is Troy Stoner '85. who had worked for my brother as MPA when John was CHENG aboard BELLEAU WOOD (LHA-3).

It's been a treat to be out at sea on a destroyer again—it brings back a lot of memories of my days at sea aboard DUPONT (DD-941), although the technology aboard this vessel far surpasses what I was used to as a yoimg JO. I've received quite a few updates for this edition. I'll start by announcing our newest flag officers (rear admiral, lower half).

Congratulations are in order for the following Classmates: Fred Byus is currentiy serving as chief of staff to the commander. Seventh Fleet, Yokosuka, Japan.

Frank Drennan is currently serving as branch head for acquisition and maintenance, N77, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, DC. Mike LeFever is currently serving as director.

Surface Warfare Distribution Division, PERS41, Navy Personnel Command, MilUngton, TN. Rich O'Hanlon is currently serving as commanding officer aboard THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71), Norfolk, VA. Scott Beaton recently wrote to Kevin Stone to give an update. He reported on status on himself and his son, Jon Beaton '04: ...That's right, Kevin; Jon is the platoon commander for H-16. He's an Aero major looking to fly Navy. He intemed with TPS at Pax River (instead of taking leave), is now doing first set detail (not by choice), and wiU do his aviation cruise with the FA-18 E/F Super Homet RAG (sweet deal). He's doing weU at school—4.0 in Aero and 39th in his

class. He's obviously way smarter and much more focused than this old jock. Every once in a while I email John Allen '76 to make sure that my son stays in line and doesn't get a fat head. Know what's weird—we have the same Alpha Code. I was 760420—He's 040420.

Meanwhile, I'm commuting to the five-sided wind tunnel everyday as the staff director for the deputy assistant secretary of the Navy for Reserve Affairs. Col Baraum, USMC (Ret.), Medal of Honor recipient, is responsible for all policy and programmatics for the Navy and Marine Corps Reserve. It's an honor to serve him, while I'm tiying to figure what I'll do when I grow up.

The HIGGINS (DDG-76) Class of 1976 Leadership Award ceremony was recentiy held onboard BENFOLD (DDG-65). Randy Large and Brad Speer made the presentations to ENS O'Reilly and GSCS(SW) Lopez. In Randy's words: I'd like to report that HIGGINS has just completed a super deployment. They have a distinguished combat record, and have a Top Notch crew. I'm sure Tim Traaen gets the credit because of his inspirational speech last year.

The two awardees are some of they very best in the Navy—Our Class should be very proud!

We have an author among our Class! Rick Hepburn reported that he has just finished writing a book entitled History of American Naval Dry Docks. It will be showcased in a documentary on the History Channel sometime this fall.

For more information, see http://www. noesis-inc.com/hepbum_book.html.

Scott Pugh reported that he and Randy Langley attended the retirement ceremony for Mike Agor at ONI on 27 June. Mike and Gail are moving to Orlando. VADM Mike Mullins, Mike Agor's former First Company officer, was the speaker.

Scott Pugh, Randy Langley, and Mike Agor at Mike's retirement ceremony From Brant Carter: Just a short note to pass on this photo (next page) of four '76ers at the USNA appointment dinner for appointees to the Class of '07 from Area 707 (San Francisco Bay Area) held at Scott's Restaurant, Jack London Square, in Oakland over the Memorial Day Weekend. L to r; me (Brant Carter), Howard Aschwald, Pat

'76; Troy Stoner '85, John Hubbard '71, Mark Hubbard, and BiUy Hubbard '01 aboard O'BANNON Shipmate, September 2003

McKim, and Neal Whitsett. I have been heading up Area 707 of the USNA Admissions NAI Program since 1998 with great support from Howard and fourteen other officers. We had the pleasure of Pat's attendance at the dinner, hosted by the Northem Califomia Parent's Club, along with Neal Whitsett whose first son, Jeff Whitsett '06, and second son, Jason, a candidate for the Class of '08. We discovered Neal's hidden talent for producing great table decorations in the process. The four of us had fun representing '76 in the traditional send-off at the end of the dinner, but noted that our Class duties would not be complete until receipt of '07 at USNA by BGen (select) John Allen (i.e., "Dant") on 1-Day. Hope all is well.

To add to the list of retirements of our Classmates, Jim Sanford retired on 1 May with the ceremony held on 14 March. RADM Dave Architzel '73 was the speaker, and quite a few Classmates were there, including Rocky Raher, Chuck Renner, and Mark Rupprecht. Jim stated: Many sent greetings from sea, seems they were kind of busy with the "Butcher of Baghdad." AU these guys are doing well, but what's surprising about that?

My last tour was at ComNavAirLant as the force nuclear propulsion officer where I had a ball supporting our oldest ship (ENTERPRISE, "Needles" Neidlinger '76 commanding), our newest ship (CVNX or C'VN-21 this week), and some in between, like THEODORE ROOSEVELT, "Spanky" O'Hanlon '76 commanding. What a great bunch! What a great tour!

I've accepted a position with Bechtel Plant Machinery Incorporated in Monroeville, PA (near Pittsburgh) and would love to hear from any '76ers in the area or visiting. I start on 28 July; Patti wiU close on this house and join me in late August.

As I mentioned in the last update, Tim Farrell is the POC for the Second Annual Class of 1976 Army-Navy tailgate party to be held at Lincoln Financial Field on 6 December. To get everyone in the mood, he has provided a picture (next page) of last year's tailgater. Tim also reports that Dick Feckler retired from active duty on 14 June. Jerry WiUett, among others, was able to attend the ceremony.

1 recently caught wind of Bob Jackson who is now ComLogRon Two in Norfolk, VA. His son, Keith Jackson '07, having completed a year at NAPS, will continue the Jackson gridiron tradition at the newly renovated Navy-Marine Corps stadium. Lookout, Bob—your son may surpass you in the Navy record book!

In closing, I have unhappy news to pass on from Neal Whitsett: It is with great sadness that we must report that our shipmate. Will Sheppard, has gone to the Etemal Father on Saturday, 5 June 2003.

Apparently, Will died of complications from pneumonia. Will and Molly were supposed to visit John Christman and his wife recentiy when their absence prompted additional inquiries from the Christmans. We then discovered that Will had passed away.

Will was completely enamored of his life with the surface navy, and in accordance with his wishes, wants no memorial service, and cremation with burial at sea. Molly is seeking to secure the same. (President's note: We're working with MoUy to see that Will's wishes are met and should have more on this in a future issue.)

Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Molly and family.

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'76: Brant Carter, Howard Aschwald, Pat McKim, and Neal Whitsett at the SF Bay Area USNA Appointment Dinner

'76: Jim Sanford and family at his retirement ceremony

Army-Navy 2002 '76 Tailgate Party wiili Pcic Varsanyi, unknown, Tim Farrell, and Dick Feckler

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Pres; CAPT Richard "Rick" White, USN 1404 Hunting Wood Rd., Annapolis, MD 21403 w: 202-781-0938; h; 410-295-0089 we; WhiteRW@navsea.navy.mil; he: bettynrick@comcast.net Sec'y; Bob Sanderson 210 Autumn Chase Dr., AnnapoUs, MD 21401 h; 410-571-6267 e: bob.sanderson@1977.usna.com From the Yard Well, I must admit that I was surprised to see that a few more of you have taken my pleas to heart and actually sent me some emails this month. My hearty thanks go out to Rob Mulloy, Larry Peniffo, and Bill Garland for their submissions. Let's see if we can keep the ball rolling for next month.

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Saturday, 30 August 2003, at 1:30 p.m. against VMI (note the new kickoff time this year). I've been working to replace our '77 helium balloon and expect to have it flying again at all of our home games (weather permitting), so be on the lookout for the Navy blue balloon with yellow USNA '77 on the sides, and stop by to sign the guest book if you're in the neighborhood.

I'm sure everyone's anxious to know what Rob, Larry, and Bill have to say, so on to the mail bag...

From the Mail Bag As a high school graduation gift for his son, Rob Mulloy (rwtm@direcway.com) traveled to Houston, TX, to fish with Steve Young over Father's Day weekend. While pulling into the dock, they unexpectedly met Paul Ring (paul.ring@emcorgroup.com) and Cliff Krcha (cliffkrcha@1977.usna.com) who were visiting with Cliff's father for a weekend fishing trip with Paul's son, Michael, and Cliff's daughter and son, Kimberly and Connor. Rob claimed that, "The fishing was great and seeing 'old'

Classmates was even better." (Just so everyone understands the relationship here, Rob, Steve, and Paul were in 24th Company and Cliff was in 19th Company, which was their sister company during Plebe Summer.)

Steve and his wife, Kathy, have two children.

Their son, Bryan, just finished his second year at Kansas University, and their daughter, Lauren, just graduated from high school and will attend UT Austin in the fall.

Paul and his wife, Kathy, live in Simpsonville, SC, and have two children, Michael (13) and Kate (10).

Cliff is living in Corpus Christi, TX, with his wife, Vicki, and their three children. Their daughter, Kimberly, is a senior at UT Austin; one of their sons, PFC Cody Krcha, is stationed at MCAS New River and is headed to Okinawa in September; and their other son, Connor, enters the sixth grade in the fall. Cliff is gratefiil that "God has blessed our families with great health." His parents live in Fulton, TX, and Vicki's parents live in Baltimore, MD. As for Rob, he lives in Gaithersburg, MD, with his three children. His daughter, Jess, finished her second year at George Mason University, daughter, Kate, will be a high school sophomore, and son, Ben Mulloy '07, started with the Class of 2007 on 1 July 2003.

Larry Pemffo (pemffo@swbell.net) had the opportunity to attend Rick Marcantonio's (Richard.Marcantonio@ 1977.usna.com) retirement ceremony on 23 May 2003 in Corpus Christi, TX. Rick completed a three-year tour as CO of NAS Corpus Christi in August 2002, and closed out his career as a member of the CNATRA staff. Rick's ceremony was attended by almost 200 people, with good sized contingents of relatives, local military and civilian personnel, friends, and officer and enlisted personnel from past commands. Harry Meyers (hfmand4ds@yahoo.com) and Larry were the only Classmates who attended the ceremony.

Rick received many accolades for his service to our nation, a fitting end to a 26-year career.

Rick and his wife, Cindy, will be staying in Corpus Christi. Rick started a new job with an IT consulting firm that supports CNATRA, and only had to move his office down the hall. Their daughter, Whitney, graduated from high school and will be attending Texas A&M University in the fall. Their son. Drew, will be a high school junior in the fall.

Harry Meyers, Rick and Cindy Marcantonio, and Larry Pemffo celebrate Rick's retirement in Corpus Christi, TX It must be that time of the year (retirement time that is). Bill Garland (garlandwilliam@ cox.net) retired from Afloat Training Group, Atlantic in Norfolk, VA, after a challenging and rewarding 26-year SWO career in the Navy. Bill was honored by having 15 Class of '77 shipmates attend his retirement ceremony (Dan Beach, Julius Caesar, Joe Clements, Bill Shipmate, September 2003

'77: Classmates and their children unexpectedly meet in HousCon, I ID I .Sic\c 'loung, P.iul Rmg, Michael Ring, Connor Kicha, Cliff Hrcha, Kimberly Krcha, Ben Mulloy, and Rob Mulloy

'77 Classmates at BiU Garland's retirement ceremony; 1 to r.froiu row. Bill Daniels, Joe Clements, Bill Garland Robin Mickle, and Fred Kinkin; 1 to r, middle row: Dan McCarthy, Rich Snead, and JuUus Caesar; 1 to r, back row: Dave Harding and Dan Beach

Daniels, Bill Garland, Dave Harding, Mike Kapsch, Bob Kautter, Joe Keman, Fred Kinkin, Dan McCarthy, Robin Mickle, Jerry Miller, Jim Miller, and Rich Snead), including five who are still on active duty and five from 23rd Company.

Bin reports that, "The ceremony was memorable, but the party afterwards and the golf outing at TPC the next day were really a great time." Bill plans on residing in the Virginia Beach area with his wife, Mary Anne, and their children, Billy and Jeanna, and encourages everyone to give them a call if you're in the area.

One last item. It seems that while digging through some "old stuff' recently. Bob Vogel (Robert.vogel@1977.usna.com) discovered a long lost photo from June Week '77 and thought he might share it with us. If I say so myself, I don't think that the three of us ever looked better. Needless to say, I still keep in touch with Bob after all these years, but neither of us have any idea what happened to Steve Lessard, so if anyone knows his whereabouts, please drop me a line.

Intemet Explorer users have an option at the bottom of the navigation bar that allows them to magnify everything on the page. Clicking once makes everything on the page larger; clicking a second time makes everything very large.

While you're figuring out which font size works best for you, you may also want to take care of some housekeeping tasks like making sure that your current profile is up-to-date, signing-up for a lifetime USNA email address, and reviewing the Class of '77 message board to see what's going on out there. Hope you enjoy the changes and let the Alumni Association know what you think about them.

Closing Remarks Another summer has come and gone in Annapolis (as well as all of the summer tourists), the Brigade has retumed once again, and the academic year has started in eamest. 1 hope we get a chance to cross paths in Annapolis this fall if you're in the area. In the meantime, keep the faith and Go Navy! —Bob Sanderson

for our spouses and children near enough to hear us recount them for their "millionth time" (but they'll still be fresh and funny to Classmates).

On 30 May, Gary "Nils" Lovgren retired from the Naval Reserve in a beautiful ceremony in Memorial Hall. A reception followed in Smoke Hall. Present from '78 were fellow 11th Companymates, Scott Laser, Bart Buechner, George Billy, and yours truly. Also on hand were Classmates, Tim Stark and Drew Nienhaus, as well as Wes Johnson '77 (11). As a special treat, both Holly and Gary's sons were also in attendance and in uniform. Their oldest.

Midshipman Andrew was allowed to take leave from the Merchant Marine Academy in order to make the ceremony (it helped to have a Classmate in charge). Their other son. National Guardsman Matthew, was able to delay reporting to basic training just to be there. Speaking for both of them, Andrew gave a tribute to his dad. In it, he expounded on the lessons he and Matt leamed from the examples Gary set—chief among them was always finding some way in his busy career to make the family the priority, to have that family dinner together. Gary passed on his Navy officer's sword to Andrew and Matt got the bible Gary had gotten upon graduation. It was a touching moment and a proud one for Holly and Gary. The day marked the end of a long career for Gary that started out as being the youngest Plebe swom in with our Class on that hot July aftemoon; then came commissioning, NFO Wings (flying on E-2Cs) and then, due to medical reasons, a transition to the supply corps.

As a "pork chop" Gary had active duty tours on MOUNT WHITNEY and FARRAGUT. Then came a

first Reserve tour with the Military Sealift Command followed by pickup as a TAR. That sent him (and the rest of the Lovgren family) to NAS Lemoore, San Francisco, War College, Fort Belvoir, Norfolk, and Jacksonville and finally, Naval Supply Center Systems Command Headquarters. Life after the Navy is already set, Gary will be teaching in their hometown of North Conway, NH. Throughout it all, Gary has always had a smile on his face. In fact, that's his trademark. But he couldn't have been beaming any larger than he was on that warm May aftemoon—satisfied with almost 30 years of honorable service to the nation (as a Mid and an officer), optimistic for a new challenge before him, surrounded by friends and Classmates, his two fine young sons, and content with Holly, as always, by his side. It doesn't get any better than that.

Annual Membership: 3% Life Membership: 73% June Week '77 photo op, 1 to r: Bob Sanderson, Steve Lessard, and Bob Vogel

Class Communication For those of you who haven't checked-out the USNA Alumni Association web site lately (usna.com), you may want to surf on over and see the recent changes that have been made to it.

One of the "improvements" that 1 thought you might enjoy is the greater usability that's now provided to those of you whose sight is not what it used to be. Instead of using a fixed font size, the redesign now allows for the user to adjust the font size through a browser setting. Additionally, Shipmate, September 2003

Acting Pres: Bob Novak Sec'y: Vince Balderrama 45 Little Fawn Dr, Shelton, CT 06484 e; VBalden-ama@SIKORSKY.com web site; http;//usna 1978.org Well, it's finally arrived. This month marks our 25th Reunion! Shortly after this Shipmate edition hits your mail boxes, we'll be gathering together showing old pictures, remarking on how much we've changed—and how in many respects—commenting on how littie we have changed. We'll be telling sea stories that are even more embellished since we last told them five years ago—but still freshly embarrassing

Wes Johnson '77 and another guest

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last port of call and Eddie noted that they ironically served all drinks with "plenty of ice." The local Irish blues singer played nothing but American Southem greats; so much in fact that they nicknamed him "Marvin Gaelic!" The night ended with a rousing choms of "Bye Bye Miss American Pie" (which evidently the guitar player had spent weeks leaming in honor of the "secret American warship visit"). Eddie also noted that one of the pub-locals questioned the Yanks, "JMJ—What kind of Rowdy's are ya?" as they had been having way too much fiin!

Eddie says if you look really hard in the group photo you may just be able to spot Sean Coffey three miles away. (Sean was also infrelandat the time.) As for Keely, she can still plays hoop and hopes for that rematch with Jock and me. As for her other Fallon twin, ENS Lauren, she was in Poland and Germany.

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'78 at Gary's retirement

Buck Connally (buckamuu@aol.com) found a solution to the need to be repeatedly responding to the question, "So what have you been up to?"

He simply published for his Companymates, his last family Christmas newsletter and work biography. Here's what 1 culled from both lengthy documents. Buck retired from the Navy Reserve in 2000. His active duty black shoe career saw him first aboard LANG (FF-1060), a seamanship instmctor and Third Company officer at the Academy.

Then he had a department head tour as weapons officer aboard STEIN (FF-1065). His last active duty was at the Navy Tactical interoperability support activity as the C41 systems standards configuration management branch head. His retirement from the Reserve was as the tactics instmctor and war gaming director for the Tactical Training Group Pacific where he provided support to the command and control division of the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, San Diego, CA. Right now Buck is the interoperability branch head for the systems engineering and integration support division at MCTSSA. He manages those personnel involved in the configuration management of interoperability standards and interoperability testing certification boards. He acts as the Marine Corps representative to various Joint and NATO groups and boards that work to improve information interoperability of all C4I systems.

Buck was selected at work to go back to school for a master's degree. Now he's on a two-year program to get the degree. Wow, from black shoe to combat boots, Bucks had quite the career. As for the family side of life, he and Kathy have four kids: Sean (22), Meghan (20), Ryan (17), and Kevin (15). It's a busy home life as he coached Kevin last year in a youth baseball league and even played a littie himself on his own baseball team when he could. He was the booster club president for Sean's college lacrosse team. From his description, it wasn't your stereotypical lax team (or any team for that matter). Imagine having a non-swearing, nondrinking, and praying team around. Needless to say they gained quite a bit of notice and respect.

Actually, the league leadership noticed and praised their conduct at the league meeting this past fall (Sean's a senior at Biola University but because of transferring in his junior year he has a couple more semesters to finish up. Meghan joined Sean this year at Biola. After finishing a year at the JC there in San Diego she transferred as a sophomore). Kathy continues to work at the elementary school. Buck says she mns a tight ship in the computer lab and really enjoys the kids. He notes it's funny how every kid in WalMart seems to know her and the little ones want to hug her leg...sometimes the faces of the parents are classic! As for the kids, Sean likely spent the summer again as counselor at a church

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camp up near Santa Cmz. Meghan is majoring in communications and focused on sound engineering. She hopes to find a niche in the Christian music business. She took up the guitar this summer, so now the whole family plays some kind of instrument. Buck's soliciting names for a family band. Anybody have any suggestions? Ryan's football team won the championship for San Diego CIF Section. For those of you unfamiliar with the size of Califomia interscholastic sports, that equates to a state championship in many other states. It was the school's first championship in 37 years. He's been accepted at Liberty University in Virginia.

But as this comes to print we don't know if something else hadn't caught his interest. Kevin may be the youngest of the Connally clan but at 6'1" and 220 pounds he is officially the family giant now. With that size it's hard to convince high school coaches to let you play running back instead of making the holes—perhaps this year.

Well that's the Cliff Notes version of Buck's stuff, but I still think he'll be answering a lot of questions. See you at the Reunion!

A quick note came from Andy Mohler (Mohlerra@cs.com) down at NavAir Orlando Training Systems Division (where he is the CO and Larry McCracken is his XO) reported a "drive by" visit from another '78 Classmate— Andy's 18th Company Plebe roomie, Ray Milton. Ray is a GS working for Puget shipyard on the logistics aspects of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Andy says that NavAir Orlando is live now with the SAP version of ERP and it continues to challenge them. As you can see from the photo in Andy's boardroom, they had to result to adult beverages in order to make any sense out of it.

Larry, Ray, and Andy

Eddie Reid (ERNetworks@comcast.net) wrote of a trip he and his wife, Jane, took back to the "mother country"—Ireland. While there, they visited their niece, (Maggie and Bob Fallon's daughter) ENS Keely Fallon, on board LEYTE GULF. It was Keely's first deployment of

her new naval career. Jane, Eddie, and Keely's brother, Bobby Fallon (UPenn 2005) joined Keely for a reception on the helo deck as the ship was in port at Cobb (Gaelic for COVE) County Cork Ireland Reception. Security kept the reception small but hundreds of Irish wellwishers showed up later at the local bar called— no kidding—"The Titantic." Cobb was the

Eddie and Jane Reid

Reception onboard LEYTE GULF

Class punishment—Irish style

Brent Obenour (obenourb@cox.net) is working on the Pentagon Renovation Program and has been for five years. He's the information manager for the project and takes care of the nearly 700 govemment and civilian workers on the project with regards to their computing requirements. He ended up here at the suggestion of his old roommate from 33rd Company, Dan Holoubek. Dan's been there more than six years and is heavily involved in the hardening of the IT infrastructure to the Pentagon as a result of the post September 11th vulnerability studies.

They both work for Sytex, Inc. and have found it a remarkable program and a pleasure to work on. Besides good employment, another side benefit to the job was Brent finding his lovely wife, Ellen Suarez. Next month, 4 October to be exact, they will celebrate their fourth year of marriage.

They live in Falls Church, VA, only 15 minutes from work. Brent still participates in the Naval Reserve and is a certified chief inspector for conducting explosive safety inspections at the major naval installations around the world. He says it's good work, with a real mission, and some interesting travel. After a nearly 20-year break from any competitive shooting, he started

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MOAA (Military Officer Association of America). In this case, however, the old name is more appropriate, because I've recently received a spate of retirement announcements. For example, when the news broke about Artie Johnson's and Ray Spicer's flag selections, 1 heard from former Squadronmate Tom Herrmann (theiTmann@att.net), who included this tidbit: Yeah, Wiz, heard about it this weekend. Great news for 17th Company. Ray deserves it aU the way.

Hope all is well with you. Looks like retirement is in the cards for me this fall. Looking to have a ceremony on CONSTITUTION in Boston with a couple Reservist buds of mine. It's been a fun ride which I will certainly miss.

Go'78! Happy 25th again about four years ago. This spring he participated in the Atlantic Fleet and All Navy matches in Dam Neck, VA. He says he did "pretty well." Well he actually did "damn well" and proved himself to still be a dead-eye shot, as he came in first in pistol and rifle winning the whole thing!

I attended Blue & Gold officer training up at Newport in June. Oiu Class dominated the attendees, as along with me were John Kovalcik, Dave Williams, and Kevin Liddy. John is the president of a consulting company called Intepros, Dave is the dean of students at the Naval War College, and Kevin is an economist with IBM. After the training session we tried to Unk up with Kevin "Grinch" Lynch but he was doing husband penance and in the middle of working off a lot of "honey-do's" that piled while he was away from home for a week (to include his playing in the annual Dog Callas golf toumament). We did link up with Classmate and NAPS CO, Bruce "Baja" Bole for lunch, beer, and sea stories. He kept us in stitches so be forewamedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he's warmed up for the tailgater and reunion.

In a show of "we're not getting older but our kids are" here's a photo of Kevin and his two daughters, Carrie (the younger) and Ashley. As you can see they got mom's looks so Kevin's probably gonna need some shooting lessons from Brent to help him fend off questionable boys and future suitors. All I can say is, I'm glad I have a son and don't have the worry.

Kevin Liddy and his girls. Carrie and Ashley Well that's it for now. See you at the reunion and remember if you see a Classmate at the bar to "roll 'em over so the brass buttons don't show!" In closing here's a photo 1 came across of Navy cheerleaders, circa '77. If you tum up the volume, you'll hear them cheering for us!

(Recognizeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;John Gardner and Tim Sprague up front? John Casey was injured that day) Launchin' Spot Four for the Annapolis and our 25th Reunion!

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Take care. I've attached a pic of the gang (minus Betsy) from '02 Army-Navy day in Nashville. This is also the day we always get our Christmas tree, every year.

Annual Membership: 1% Life Membership: 89%

Pres; LCDR Sean Gate, USN (Ret.) e: Sean.Cate@1979.usna.com Sec'y: LCDR John "Wiz" Withers, USN (Ret.) 22445 Bluebird Ct., Leonardtown, MD 20650 h: 301-997-1980; w: 301-342-4936 ext. 156 he; WithersJ7@starpowernet we: WithersJD@navair.navy.mil web site: www.usna79.com Greetings, '79!

Sir, you now have 365 days until 25th Reunion formation. Uniform for 25th Reunion is '79 Party, wear Reefers, carry rain gear, stripers carry swords. Menu for 25th Reunion is; Grilled commodore steak with "Beat Vandy" sauce Z-burgers Hot dogs and Texas sauce French fried potatoes Sliced lettuce and tomato wedgies Tater tots Adult beverages of all kinds More adult beverages Iced tea with lemon wedges, milk The officers of the watch are; The officer of the watch is...

Well, it's begun! The official countdown for Class of 1979 Gala 25th Reunion Extravaganza has started this month. As soon as you purchase your calendars for the year 2004 (you can find them in bookstores today!), open them up and circle the dates of 23-27 September. This has the potential for being the most-attended reunion in the history of our Class, and it's something you definitely don't want to miss! Each month I'll be providing as much new information as I can. Or you can always go to the Class web site, www.usna79.com, for the most up-to-date information available. Colin O'Neill is doing a fantastic job as webmaster of the site, and the reunion committee will be providing him regular updates. There will also be individual mailings, both electronically and snail mail.

One quick point of emphasis: this reunion is for all members of the Class of 1979, graduates and non-graduates, families, and friends. The goal is to gather as many of us who took our first oath in T-Court on that hot July day in 1975 as possible. It's not going to get any better than this one!

Now to the important stuff: the Names of Bold. 1 feel as though 1 should be writing this particular column for TROA rather for Shipmate. I know, TROA (The Retired Officer Association) recentiy changed its name to

Tom Hermann and brood Hey, congratulations, Tom! I really admire all you guys who completed a career in the Reserve along with holding down full time jobs. A couple of summers ago, 1 attended the decommissioning ceremony for HSL-84, the last squadron to fly the SH-2G "Awesome Sea Sprite." The guest speaker (an admiral in the Reserve) discussed the importance of having balance in one's life. And for the Naval Reservist, "balance" is defined as having your spouse, employer, and Navy immediate boss equally (bleeped) at you! That was the only part of his talk I can remember. Anyway, Betsy and the kids now only have to compete with your employer. Enjoy your "retirement."

On the heels of Tom's email came an announcement from Tom "Croc" Joyce, announcing his retirement last April at the Navy Memorial in Washington, DC. At the time of his retirement, Tom was working as the deputy, Naval Aviation Plans and Requirements on the CNO's staff. I didn't hear what his immediate plans are, but I'll pass them on when he writes next.

Also exchanging Navy blues for civilian togs is Al Drake, who writes: '79ers: I am retiring effective 1 August. I am having a retirement ceremony here at National Naval Medical Center this Friday, 27 June, at 9:30 a.m. in our Memorial Auditorium, with reception immediately afterwards in the Building One (tower) Pride of Place area on the fifth deck. All are invited. My apologies for not getting out formal announcements/invitations; office here was very late getting them in and I was away TAD when they finally arrived.

Just returned today.

After retirement, I will be at ECU School of Medicine in the endocrinology section, in Greenville, NC, teaching and seeing patients and attempting to do a bit of clinical research.

My home address as of 1 July wiU be; 103 Pinecrest Dr, FarmviUe, NC 27828; 252-7535537. (We are a convenient stop on the way to the southern half of the NC beaches...and always enjoy having visitors.)

And finally (for the retirement announcements, anyway), there's this announcement from Bob Huddleston (bobhuddleston@cox.net): 127

'79ers, I've put this off long enough! My retirement ceremony from the U.S. Navy is scheduled for 1 August at 10 a.m. at the Navy Memorial in Washington, DC. A reception and open bar will follow immediately afterwards next door in the President's Room.

You all of course are invited to attend. Check those calendars. If your schedule allows, please drop by—it would be great to see you again.

Omnes Viri!

So, congratulations to all the new retirees!

You have a lot to look forward to out here in the "real world." The opportunities are endless!

Probably the hardest decision is what you'll wear to work!

Now let's step back a couple of months to some items that I wasn't able to squeeze in to the last couple of columns. On 30 May, Steve Smith (sesmith@titan.com) sent out a simple one-liner email to Kirk Michealson's list of DC-area '79ers, marking the 24th anniversary of tossing our covers in the air at the stadium. The next 48 hours showed just what a powerful medium email can be, as '79ers from across the country—and around the world—chimed in with their thoughts and comments. To save time and maintain some sense of continuity, I've eschewed my usual cut-and-paste, and will pass on—as Jack Webb used to say on "Dragnet"— "just the facts, sir, just the facts."

Chuck Doty (DotyCV@phnsy.navy.mil) is mnning the engineering and planning department at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard in Hawaii.

He passes that another 20th Company Alum, Bob Myers '78, is also there, involved with refueling one of the older 688-Class attack submarines. He also heard that Bill Toti is on his way out there to take over as commodore of Submarine Squadron Three.

Kirk Michealson ran into Chris Wenz and Bob Trombadore (rtromba513@earthlink.net) at a recent Service Academy Career Conference.

Chris was there recmiting, and Bob is seeking alternatives to being an airline pilot in today's less-than-fun climate.

George Jackson (gjackson@planetkc.com) is living out in Shawnee, KS (a suburb of Kansas City).

Craig Grabowsky (cgrabowsky@ yahoo.com) is across the world in the Arabian Gulf country of Qatar, working with the Joint Center for Lessons Leamed there.

Pat Fontaine (GFontaine@vredenburg.com) is in Arlington, VA, working for the IT firm Vredenburg as the deputy director for consequence management. Critical Infrastructure Protection.

Frank Leon-Guerrero (ltcolflg@ite.net) is in Guam, claiming to be among the first Classmates to celebrate our anniversary (due to Guam's time zone).

Felix Hernandez (HernandezF@state.gov) wrote that he will finish his assignment as Australia desk officer (in the State Dept) one year early. He was offered, and accepted, a chance to attend the Army War College in Carlisle, PA. He calls himself an "embedded diplomat." Felix asks for everyone to pray for Navy football this year, as he isn't sure he can survive a loss while surrounded by soldiers for 11 months! In July, Felix's wife, Chryss, became deputy director for state's office of Westem European affairs (that's an in-house designation 128

'79: Naval Coastal Warfare (NCW) Reservists in haq, 1 to r: LCDR Chris Briggs '91, CDR Perry Johnson '84, LT Cory Birchill '95, LT Jeff Smith '90, LT Scott Koenig '94, CDR Dave Brumley '84, CDR Craig Soer '87, LCDR Mike Gochis '90, CAPT Mike Shatynski, and LT Keith Fernandez '94

for Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Malta, and the Vatican). She and the boys will stay in DC while Felix commutes to Carlisle from McLean, VA. Pete Husta (petehusta79@yahoo.com) was relieved in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, by Nestor Camerino. Pete relieved Andrew Acevedo as Navy mission chief in Colombia. He says that the most important thing there is that Andy left Colombia as the most decorated USN officer in the history of the mission. In addition to two rows of performance awards for his three years down here, Andy was awarded the Colombian equivalent of the Joint Meritorious Service Medal. Pete calls it hard footsteps to follow.

Alicia and Greg Parker (gregaliciaparker® yahoo.com) have left Annapolis and are heading over to Italy. Greg relinquished his duties as deputy commandant at USNA to take command of Submarine Squadron 22. (Sec'y note: With Bill and Greg at the helm, it sounds as though the silent service will be in especially good hands over the coming years!) The Parkers' new mailing address is PSC 816 Box 434, FPO AE 09612-0006. Greg is counting on seeing everyone next year at the 25th.

Joe Ciano (joseph.f.ciano@lmco.com) is also in the Washington, DC, metro area, working as the director of business development for Lockheed Martin Information Technology.

And finally, 1 heard from Geoff Pomroy '69 that Steve Grant (grantsd@ncsc.navy.mil) is involved with the Deployable Joint Command and Control program in Panama City, FL. As fun as it is writing about retirements and reunions, I don't want to forget those Classmates who are still deployed to "hot spots" around the world, and the many others supporting them both home and abroad. Therefore, I'll close this month with an email I just received from Mike Shatynski (michael.shatynski @ tblO.arfor.army.mil): Wiz, I wanted to let '79 and Shipmate know that USNA graduates serving as Naval Coastal Warfare (NCW) Reservists are playing key roles in Operation Iraqi Freedom in the ports and waterways of Iraq and Kuwait. I have been deployed since December with a NCW squadron providing ATFP in the Port of Ash Shuaybah, KU, otherwise known here as "the SPOD." Other grads are serving in NCW leadership roles in the port of Umm Qasr, IZ, and the Kuwait Naval Base.

I've enclosed a picture of us in front a Saddam monument in UQ. In the attached photo, the other grads are, 1 to r: LCDR Chris Briggs '91, CDR Perry Johnson '84, LT Cory

Birchill '95, LT Jeff Smith '90, LT Scott Koenig '94, CDR Dave Brumley '84, CDR Craig Soer '87, LCDR Mike Gochis '90, CAPT Mike Shatynski, Fernandez '94.

and

LT Keith

Mike Shatynski

Thanks for taking the time to drop me a line and send the photos, Mike! Those of us on the home front are very grateful for—and very proud of—the jobs you all continue to do. We look forward to welcoming you all home! (Note: you can see all of Mike's photos on the Class web site.)

Well, gang, that brings me up to date. I hope this issue finds all of you coming off of a great summer. There's a hint of football in the air— remember, we're on a roll! "Go Navy, sir!"

See you next month! Omnes Viri! —Wiz...

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Pres: Tim Kobosko Sec'y: CAPT Joseph A. Grace Jr., USNR 15 Allard Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70119 h; 504-486-9048; f: 504-488-9729 e; joe.grace@ 1980.usna.com web site: http://www.USNA1980.org Last month was a surprise in that I had more mail than the Shipmate staff would allow for me to put in the column. That's not a reason to cut back on the letters—just a way to let you know that if you didn't see your note, that's why. I'm on a plane coming back from San Diego where we just attended an Appreciative Inquiry conference with the Naval Reserve. It focuses on the positive and what's working; what a pleasant surprise. Imagine that! When I arrive in Atianta I'll be staying with John Fry and conferencing in with Bert Nelson. We're tiying to put together a deal that will make some money for a change, I've mastered the ones that don't! More to follow.

I believe that I've mentioned before that it's always a pleasure to hear from our Classmates that left USNA before 28 May 1980, for Shipmate, September 2003

whatever reason, and last month Mike Ales sent in an update on one of our non-graduating Classmates from Eighth Company, Greg Joy (greg@joyinnovations.com), who left at the end of Youngster Year and is now working in the software field: As you may or may not know, my wife Nancy and I have been working on a product idea for awhile now. Picture Yourself is timer and tripod that works on any single use, (disposable) camera. Over 210 million disposable cameras will be sold in North America this year and not one of them has atimer(until now).

The good news is they are finally shipping!

Even better news is that this week (2 June), we got picked up by Business Week. I have unabashedly attached a scan for your review.

We also have been told we are going to be a segment on Business Week TV "Moneytalks".

If you watch that program keep you eyes open for it. On to Wal-Mart!

It seems that some of our own are hobnobbing with the rich and famous—well, at least the famous. This note came in from Bill Metzger to Tom Ryan; it's a photo of Pete Fyles with General Tommy Franks. For those of you that don't know Pete Fyles, he's second in command of the Naval Air Station, Key West. Tough life!

Gen Tommy Franks and his wife flew into NASKW this moming for a three-day vacation. Great guy, very personable. He staying across the street from us in the DV quarters.

Thrifty gave him a free upgrade to a convertible Corvette. I got to test drive last night to make sure it was up to four star standards.

Last month 1 received a slew of mail from CAPT Mark Guadagnini, (guadagninimd@ cvwl7.navy.mil) who does a yeoman's job of keeping up with his Company mates. Here are a few more of his notes: Francis Daniel (as reported by Ken Bergman). (Secy's note: I've had Francis come by the house a few times with Mari and their son Joshua, and her parents. Here's Ken's update.): Fran went on two tours with "Up With People" (one to Europe and one to Asia, as I recall), then got his Ph.D. at grad school in Florida, and taught business classes (at Florida State?). He then moved to "Ole Miss" (Mississippi State) in Gulfport. He married Mari from Japan (whom he met on an "Up With People" tour), I attended their wedding in Huntsville, about 1996. They have a son named Joshua Isamu Daniel. He is a really cute kid, and he must be about 5 by now.

Fran and family visited us when we still lived in Woodbridge, VA. He was on Reserve duty in Norfolk and they were able to stop in one evening, he was in charge of a Navy Reserve amphib ready group staff at the time that must have been about 1998.

I stopped in to visit them at Gulfport while I was TDY as a Reservist to MarFRRes in New Orleans, which must have been about 1999 or 2000. They were talking about moving to Oregon or Washington State, which is a bit more cosmopolitan than Gulfport, and a lot closer to Mari's folks in Japan.

WiU have to let Fran fill in the missing pieces, once we track him down.

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Here's Guad's note from (bobselby80@carolina.rr.com):

Bob Selby

When I rolled over this moming, someone left a note in my wine bottle. Said to check email. So 1 did. After some 20 friggin years you guys came alive. 1 guess we need a round of patriotism to get everybody thinking about their college buddies. Or is really the pressing college tuition bills that are coming due.

Whatever the case, yes, Liz and I are alive.

And there are four littie Selby kids in the house. (Robert starts college this fall.)

After 14 years, we sold our construction/ development Bidness in 1999 when I joined a brother-in-law and raised some money for a Data Storage Company. Sold that company to Seagate Technologies in 2000, and became a region sales manager for Seagate. That ended last summer.

Now I am just a sales puke with a large IBM business partner in the Southeast. I have free reign to travel anywhere.

Speaking of golf, Liz and I live on the Sixth Tee Box on a course in North Charlotte. Call anytime any of you are in the area, we will drag out the gin and tonics, and will pick you up at the airport. (Mapu Stribling taught me how to enjoy gin and tonics.)

I keep having flashbacks of the '70s and can't get Coverick out of my nightmares.

Every time I hear "Dream Boat Annie," I get wacky and try to candy stripe Marine Corps tanks. Lizzy sends her regards.

And more, this note is a story from Gary Siems. As Guad reports, "His parents saw Fernando Fabrega as their pilot for passage through the Panama Canal." Femando is doing great and is happy! He also included this note from Sue (Presto) Chiaravalle: So, at the risk of coming under fire, here's my update (I haven't changed either so this update is neither clever nor funny).

After graduation, I went to Hawaii...grea; place to be stationed but the admin/security job was as mind numbing as I thought it'd be.

Lateral transferred to Intel and ended up in a Brunswick-based VP squadron via Denver for school (fun to be part of the Rocky Mountain Navy for six months...I'll never understand why they moved the Intel school to Dam Neck). Deployed to Bermuda and Kadena with VP-26 (no, I'm not kidding...someone wanted to see if an East Coast squadron could deploy to WestPac and a West Coast squadron to Kef...and yes, they can—for an extra $1M in transportation costs!). Almost got out, but detailer convinced me to go to an Intel tour Ended up at FOSIF Rota. Great location/great job...even better, met my husband, Kevin. He got out and retumed to San Diego a year after I got there. Fortunately for me, the detailer didn't know, so I was able to follow him there for a tour at FITCPac (great hours). Got married/had Sara (13) (two highlights of the tour!) before leaving for CTF-72 (VP/VQ) in Kami Seya, Japan for my "sea duty equivalent" tour (I know, I know.. .remember, I didn't make the rules). Anyway, in Hawaii, you throw a lei into the ocean so you'll retum one day. In Japan, you climb Mt. Fuji so you won't. I climbed Mt Fuji. Great job, although I could have lived without working every Saturday! Despite working six days a week, we found time to complete our family—leaving Japan with "Mac" (Michael Anthony Chiaravalle, (11)) and Anna (8) (Anna was only 7 days old when we flew out...wouldn't recommend it to anyone...it just sounded so reasonable when I spoke with the detailer while only four months

pregnant!). Left Japan for Newport and the War College—what a great way to spend ten months. Payback tour was at the Pentagon working for the JS/J2. While in DC, we leamed Mac was autistic, which has certainly presented some challenges. As a result, opted to go to ENTERPRISK as a geo-bachelor. Other than the increased family separation by going that route, had a blast. Worked for two absolutely terrific COs and had a great group of JOs/sailors. I am now the program manager for the Joint Deployable Intelligence Support System (JDISS). In addition to JDISS, I've got GCCS-I3, LOCE, CMMA, and SRMT. Since I'm not technically savvy (I can do basic email/ word-processing), I saw this job as the perfect Navy detail! Having been in the job for 2-plus years, I now sound like I know what I'm talking about when I'm with someone equally nontech. Of course, my engineering team routinely cringes with my non-geek speak! Sometime over the next couple of months I'll be heading back to the Pentagon as the DNI's EA. We live in Reston, VA and—if you're not adverse to chaos—are more than welcome to stop by.

Unfortunately, 1 lost touch with Chris when she and her family moved to the Atlanta area (husband Mike, son. Jack, daughter, Jane, I think) a number of years ago. She and Mike were working for Delta. Beth moved back to Bow, NH, after she left the Navy. She's married with (I think) four kids and a laundry list of pets. Think she retired from the Reserve a year or so ago.

Hope you guys'U keep the email's coming.

Haven't enjoyed reading my email this much since I left ENTERPRISE (most Intel guys just aren't funny.)

This letter came in from Joanne and John "Hajji" Aguero, ()aguero@earthlink.net): You've all persuaded me to join in the fun.

Here's my brief update on the last 23 years; After graduation, Joanne and I got married in Califomia, went to Pensacola and then to Mather AFB in Sacramento (at around the same time as Kathy and Dan Law) and ended up in at a West Coast VP squadron out of Moffett Field. After that initial tour, I became a nav instt^ctor back at Mather AFB and then left active duty in 1987. I went to work for Pfizer (in sales and sales management) and also stayed in the VP Reserve as well. I retired from the Reserve in '99, after our squadron got decommissioned, left Pfizer in 2000 and went to work for a dot com start up where I am still working (one of the lucky surviving companies...for now). We had Jeffrey in '85 (graduating from high school this year and going to college in New England in the faU), Jameson in '89 (entering high school in the fall), and Joel (entering middle school in the fall). Joanne is beginning to get her first taste of "empty nest" syndrome.

We live right outside Sacramento (between Lake Tahoe and San Francisco), so if any of you get out this way please plan on visiting. Thanks to Mark for getting the communication going.

Steve Huber sent in a list of all of our Classmates who are up at NavSea Headquarters, as he describes, "keeping America's Navy number one in the world."

Don Babcock (19); study director, DARPA Chuck Behrle (17): PCO, NSWC Carderock John Elnitsky (21); undersea weapons program manager, PMS 404 Joe Giaquinto (2); PCO, NSWC Indian Head Kenyon Hiser (9); technical director. Aegis BMD Steve Huber (15): deputy director. Human 129

Systems Integration Directorate (SEA 03B) Joe McGettigan (4); director for Intemational Programs, PEG IWS Jeff Reed (10): Prospective SUPSHIP, Groton Ed Settle (35); UK/Netiieriands FMS Counti-y Manager SEA 63 Steve Southard (10); Deep Submergence Branch, SEA 07Q4 Pat Sudol (4): PM, PMS 325 (Acting) This note came in out of the blue from Captain Joe McGettigan (McGetiiganJl@NAVSEA. NAVY.MIL) (lots of surfacing going on after 23 years, must be some sort of time tunnel or something).

I'm surfacing after 23 years of obscurity because I feel like I finally have something noteworthy to report. My son, Joe McGettigan Jr. '03, graduated from USNA on 23 May and has reported to SHOUP (DDG-86).

He is following in my SWO footsteps however he really takes after his mother because his GPA was significantly higher than mine. I think that I qualify as the first in the Class of '80 to have a child graduate from Boat School.

Obviously Bemadette and I are exttemely proud. I should also point out that another Class of '80 shipmate, Gary "Smitty" Smith, was his Blue & Gold officer during the admission process. As for me I'm still at PEG IWS in the Washington Navy Yard selling Aegis Combat Systems to any allies that can afford them.

Derek Meek (derekmeek@standardcorp.

It was great to get a note from Jennie Smith Holzapfel, (ltmomusna@comcast.net), who has been silent for a while: I don't have much to tell. Still being mom to six boys/men. Our oldest is getting married in January. Our second oldest is with VP46 and will deploy to the Middle East in December for two months and then ttansfer to the RAG in Jacksonville. He and his wife have given us a beautiful granddaughter who is now 2. I had two vertebrae fused in my neck and had to do some physical therapy. One of the exercises is called "neck rettaction." Sure thought I was done having to brace up!

Another Classmate who checked in after a long hiatus. Ken Neubauer (kpneubau@ nps.navy.mil), wrote to me with a short update: I have been threatening to send you a note for some time. I finally got off the dime and here goes with a short synopsis of what is happening in the Neubauer household. I am currentiy serving as the director of the School of Aviation Safety at the Naval Postgraduate School. I have been in place for just over a year and trying my hardest to enjoy the rough conditions on the Monterey Peninsula. I am teaching and heading the research efforts at the School as we continue to try and crack the code on keeping aircraft in the air and not in heaps of wreckage on the ground. I find this a great opportunity to reach all levels of naval aviation leadership in an attempt to present ideas that wUl make a difference in our chosen profession.

com) is general manager of Standard Corporation and wrote in with a short note and a request for input from his 20th Company shipmates: I just got back from a week on the Yard completing my Blue & Gold officer tiaining. Five nights in Bancroft Hall in July is just as miserable now, as it was Plebe Summer 27 years ago. I did enjoy the training and being back, though. I told my wife that we'd have to get back up there more than once every five or six years. Unfortunately, and surprisingly, I didn't mn across any Classmates.

A reminder for 20th Company Classmates: Keep me informed on your activities so I can have something to send Joe! Dr. Bogard, A.K.A. Charlie Myers also had a moment of clarity and sent in a "tidbit" for the hungry...

Here's some tidbits for ya: I got divorced, got remarried on24 June in Jamaica! My lovely new bride is named Regina. She brings with her three kids, I bring two and a dog! It's "Brady Bunch" revisited! Ages range from 7-20 (second grade to college junior)! The whole "shebang" is living here in Manassas Park, VA, 30 minutes from Dulles and about 40 minutes from Reagan National! We may be reached at 703-392-8040 if anyone finds themselves nearby!

Other than that still working, breathing, waking up with aches and pains (thank you Navy football). Peace out!

Steve Bens (SJBens80@aol.com) has just moved into the world of "starving people who are crazy enough to open their own company..." and wrote in with this missive: Just moved to Syracuse, NY, and went to work for a company called Sensis Corp. Also opened my own consulting business Littoral Solutions Inc. I worked for three years in N8 and N7 EXWar programs assessments then retired in April of last year. My family, my wife, Michele, Victoria, Steven, and Patrick are well and hoping that this is our final move.

My family and I moved here from Thousand Oaks, CA, where I served as a fellow at the RAND Corporation in Santa Monica. That year was preceded by a great tour as operations officer aboard CONSTELLATION. I won't go back any farther than that for fear of boring you. My wife, Melodee (we just celebrated our 17th anniversary), is a native of this area of Califomia, so needless to say she is enjoying the surtoundings. We have three children— Paul (13), Anna (11), and Nick (5)—all active in school in Pacific Grove andfindingplenty to do in spite of the advanced age of most of our neighbors in Pebble Beach.

The Class of '80 is well represented at NPS. Scott Jasper, Greg Mislick, and I all were side boys for Matt Boensel's retirement ceremony a little over a month ago. Pictures and a description of that event should be inbound. If not, I will try to track them down. Brian Wood, a fellow 12th Company mate, is also local in Pacific Grove. Descriptions of his family have appeared in previous Class articles.

I ran into Dave Delonga in Pensacola a few days ago. He is a flight surgeon at the Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory at NAS Pensacola. Yes, a former Nuke tumed flight doc. He is doing great work there and continues to frighten me when I think on the gap between his mental capability and mine.

All in all, life is good in Pebble Beach. The job is great, the family is great, the weather is great, the golf is unbelievable—what more could one ask?

All the best and thanks for all your efforts for the Class of'80.

I saw Jill Votaw (Votaw.Jill@ sb.cnrsw.navy.mil), our West Coast scribe, while I was out in San Diego, and she reported that CAPT Earl Gay has taken over as commanding officer of BELLEAU WOOD. That may make him the first of our Class to have a deep draft command. Congrats.

A great friend, Jeff Mertens (mertsailor@ aol.com), who also left prior to graduation, has

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been missing in action for a while now. He's also surfaced (must be our kids going to college and feeling old...); It's been a long time since I have written, I've been on an undercover mission and had to go deep undercover to protect the innocent.

Moved to Sarasota, FL, last faU—had it with DC and wanted a new life. Divorce number two is over. Well—you can't be an expert in everything! Someday, maybe someday...when I have a gray hair or two—oops guess I miscounted!

My son, Eric, graduated this spring and is working the summer doing environmental assessments. College? What's that? Daughter, Kirsten (15) wiU have her doctorate this next spring. Love em both the same but what a difference a gene can make! First wife, Jeanne, is working at the Naval Institute in accounting (for years now). So if you have a dues problem or have written the next Tom Clancy novel— give her a jingle. She should have been in the Navy. Driving my favorite truck, a blue extended cab '97 Silverado, hanging shutters, seUing lots of things and just loving the Lord.

Don't miss Rick Warren's book, The Purpose Driven Life. Life can be simple when you are 15 minutes from saiUng heaven. Crew is my middle name now. Having fun racing two or three times a week in Sarasota Bay. Love to see anyone who comes down and when I'm rich and have a real house—you are welcome; die beaches are white!

And my final note for the colunm came in from Alan Colegrove (MulletF4S@aol.com): Just a short check-in from Alan Colegrove (24th Company) to say I am now living up the road from the old Alma Mater—moved back last year after almost six years in Malaysia for Boeing. I have swapped defense contractors and now work for Northrop Gmmman (the former Westinghouse radar group) up at BWI. The family is doing fine, and like so many of my Classmates, the kids are almost grown. My 16-year-old son has already soloed, and wiU finish a private pilot license this summer He has long been talking about applying to one of the service acadetnies (Class of '09)—but I would bilge myself if I said which one; he seems to favor mnways that don't turn into the wind, though I might be making some headway in the propaganda department. My daughter is three years younger and in the animal lover/environmental activist phase; we are working on her lacrosse to let her club something besides her older brother My wife and I will celebrate our 21st this year. We'll try for a tailgater this fall. Go Navy.

At the beginning of the column I mentioned that I'd be staying with John Fry. We had a great meeting and solved world peace later that night.

Ned Hunter '81, came over along with Jeff Sayer. We are all working with Ned's company, Stratizon, and hopeful that its about to take off.

Anyway, after a great steak dinner on the grill, we drank every bottle of everything in John's house. By the time we finished—we had worked out every detail of every world crisis and we were feeling pretty brilliant. It's amazing how clever you feel at 4 a.m. after a few drinks!

Anyway, we reminisced about the Boat School, Classmates, jobs, kids, and it was a great time.

I hope this finds everyone enjoying their Classmates and friends as much as we did that night (it was great therapy), and healthy, happy, and wiser today than yesterday! As al way s...Beaf Army! — J o e

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Pres; Jim Ahlgrimm 1948 Friendship PI, Falls Church, VA 22043-1542 h: 703-848-0793; e: jim@ahlgrimm.net Secy: Dave Ciccarelli 38484 Sorgum Ct., Purcellville, VA 20132-3738 o; 540-882''-4226; f: 540-882-4225 c: 703-431-0240; e: chicsan@aol.com web site: www.usna.coni/classes/1981 Classwide messages: usnal981@yahoogroups.com Classmates that don't write Or exchange faxes Page that remains white Bummed to the maxes Text I'm devoid of Nighttime is almost through 1 could write some lies To ease my plighting Gossip 'bout the guys Oh, so inciting Rumors 1 could start And trouble I could brew Classmates that don't write A thousand stories held by Classmates that don't write So when you're done with '80 Don't think I'll be blue Skip to '82 Sometimes colurrms go that way When one has aleph naught to say and...

When Classmates don't write Seems like forever So r 11 just sit tight And say, "Whatever" Waiting for sound bite From Classmates that don't write Oobeedoobeedoo, Later, —Chic

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I've received lately are on the hard drive of my computer back in Leonardtown, MD). 1 didn't want to go two months without a column. At that point, people start to talk, you know, about writers and their vices. Just look at how Hemingway's body of work has been sullied by idle chatter. This missive, albeit brief, is submitted with the hopes of avoiding a similar fate.

Pete Brooks wrote to bring us up to date on his status as a newspaper columnist. He is now a regular editorial writer for the New York Post.

Congratulations, Pete! He will continue to work at the Heritage Foundation, as well.

Matt Cissel wanted those watching Navy gridiron action to know we have Spot 30 for all home games this year. As always, tailgating will commence at halftime and go until everyone decides to head over to Dan Proulx's house.

Dan reminds all to look for AIRSHIP '82, our blimp that came close to killing several of our progeny at homecoming last fall.

Next month: Births, promotions, and chance meetings in hostile nations. —Ward

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Pres; CDR James H. Fladey 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 Cir., Alexandria, VA 22315 h: 703-313-4170; w: 703-292-4999 we; rwoodfor@nsf.gov web site: www.usna83.com The photo is of Harry Dorman (29) when he visited us in Piscataway, NJ, on 31 December 2002.

They stopped in to visit us after visiting Harry's mom in Long Island en route to visit Leonard Bumbaca (29) and his wife, Priscilla, and their son, Lynus, in Annandale, VA. Harry, Will, Madeline, Shannon, Shane, and Shelley also had a great experience seeing the Blue Angels courtesy of "Boss" Russ Bartlett (29) on the 4th of July 2003 in Muskegon, MI.

Hairy writes: The Blues put on an incredibly professional show. Also in the Blue Angel tent that day was Larry Kloth '75 and Larry Daugherty '86.

Larty Kloth said he'd be sending Shipmate a photo of the three "anys" at the Blue Angels 1975. We could call that photo "when Larry's met Harry."

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Pres: CDR Steven G. Young, USNR c/o MSDW, 11311 McCormick Rd. #450 Hunt Valley, MD 21031 w; 410-229-8206, 888-435-2281 e; Steven.G.Young@msdw.com Sec'y; Karen (Malloy) Halverson 562 Leever Rd., Fort Sill, Oklahoma 73503 e; dkhalverso@aol.com web site: www.usna84.com Greetings, all. You'll be spared any of my lame attempts at humor this month. As 1 write this, the house is on the market, movers are on the way, husband is deployed back to Qatar, and school is out which means 1 can enjoy my children 24-hours a day. Tensions are a might high in the household these days. On to the news.

Robin Franke wrote with news about himself this time. Robin and Maria Monica Silva Silva were married on 6 June at the courthouse on Church Circle in Annapolis.

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Maria and Robin Franke Robin and Maria are to honeymoon in Chile (Maria's native land) later this year or early next year. Robin's brother, Jon Franke '85, attended

Pres; CDR Dan Proulx, USN (Ret.) h: 410-280-5282; w: 410-260-5030 e: bproulx@northropgrumman.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: treasurer@usna82.org Business Sec'y: David Balk 1722 Gemini Dr., Sykesville, MD 21784-6230 h: 410-795-7621; w: 410-345-4774 e: dbalk@acm.org Corr Sec'y: Ward Carroll 40813 Meadow Dr, Leonardtown, MD 20650 301-475-7220; e: wardncarrie@aol.com web site: www.usna.com/classes/1982 Greetings from the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Classmates. I'm here for a family reunion and drink-fest, and as a result, this will be a short column (not to mention all of the notes Shipmate, September 2003

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with his family. Robin also sent along an article from the 20 June 2003 edition of The Times of India: Washington; When the American warship G.\RY sails into Kochi for a port call on Thursday moming, it wiU be a sweet homecoming of sorts for at least one person on board—the captain of the ship. In an eloquent testimony to the first generation bonds between India and the United States, the warship is being commanded

by CDR Tito Dua, an American citizen of Indian origin bom in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.

One of the highest ranking people of Indian origin among the increasing numbers in the U.S. Armed Forces, CDR Dua joined the U.S. Navy inl984 after his parents, both bom in Northem Punjab, moved to die U.S. in the early 1960s and put him through school diere.

CDR Dua took charge of GARY, a guided missile frigate of the OLIVER HAZARD Perry class with a complement of 240 crew including 30 officers, last July, Prior to assuming command, he was forward deployed with STERETT in Subic Bay, PhiUppines. and later in die North Arabian Sea and Japan. WTiile he has specialized in South Asian security affairs and has been to India before, including to Kochi itself, CDR Dua said this is the first time he is commanding a vessel to his coimtry of birth and expressed deUght at the prospect. "Since I began my career in this part of the world it has always been something I hoped to have an opportunity to do, to come to my nation of birth on a Navy ship," he said in an email exchange from high seas with this correspondent. CDR Dua said he bad traveled to India various times during his career, including attending the Indian Fleet Review in 2(X)1 and participating in a piracy conference in 2000. He had been visiting India even when he was young, both to BareiUy where his mother's fanuly was Uving and to Delhi where his father's sister Uves. He said he was also "fortunate to have the chance to meet Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, shortly before her death in 1984."

Allen Stubblefield (nystubb@msn.com) wrote on the eve of his 24 June transfer to his new job as chief of staff for a NATO sea staff (Standing Naval Forces AtlanticStaNavForLAnt) embarked on HMS CORNWALL (F-99). Allen writes he will be the "only American colonist on her Majesty's finest working with a multi-national staff of officers and a great group of British enlisted." Allen will spend the first nine months on CORNWALL and CAMBELTOWN (F-86) and then the final three months on a Danish ship (to be named later).

This is Allen's first NATO assignment—he'd been a Pacific sailor up until now. After this stint, Allen anticipates retuming to San Diego.

Kim, Patrick (10), and Amy (8) have already relocated there to wait out Allen's NATO assignment. Prior to this tour, the Stubblefields had served three years in New York where Allen commanded an NROTC Unit. Allen worked with VADM John Ryan '67 (recent USNA Supe) who took over as the President of State University of New York Maritime College where Allen's offices were located. Allen had a few USNA grads working for him including Elaine Gunn '96, Rob Fessele '97, and Mike Fourte '98. For those wondering, Allen reports that New York has some great housing on Long Island, plus commissary, exchange, gym, and Tricare Remote medical. You active duty types may have to wait, however. Looks like the Navy has decided to relieve the three 05 positions with Shipmate, September 2003

06's starting in summer '03. Allen reports other Classmate news.

He ran into Toni (Kasprzak) Chase (ma17.kasprzak@navy.mil) at ComLantFlt during his NATO indoctrination in May. Toni works in the logistics shop (N412A) and is hoping for a follow-on assignment as a canier supply officer. Allen also reported that Adam Levitt was en route to Washington, DC. Evidentiy, Adam has rejoined the Navy following completion of a one year internship with Sun Microsystems and selection for captain in April. Thanks for all the info, Allen, and enjoy your NATO experience!

Becky (Lewis) Vautier passed along the Navy Astronaut Selection Board Results (message DTG 011306Z July '03) and we saw that Kris Belland has been selected. There may be other Classmates on the list and, if so, I apologize for not recognizing your names. Congratulations to you, Kris and good luck in the next step of the selection process!

J.D. "Wiz" Withers, corresponding secretary for '79, is printing a few pictures in his article this month which would be worth a look. The pictures feature Naval Coastal Warfare (NCW) Reservists deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom in various ports and waterways of Iraq and Kuwait. These pictures were actually taken in Umm Qasr. Our Class is proudly represented

by Perry Johnson and Dave Brumley.

Finally, my daughters and I went home to Califomia in July and were able to catch up with Tracey and Kevin Monahan and children Christopher, Julia, Claire, and Michael at their home in San Jose. With all the kids swimming and shouting and Kevin and I drinking and shouting old stories it was a good day though perhaps not for the neighbors. For those of you who are wondering, the Monahans still have the possessed microwave oven which will do nothing but flash "666" on its display. It's comforting to know that some things never change.

That's it for this month. My email address will remain the same during/after our move to Oklahoma so keep those letters coming. Talk to you later. —Karen

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Pres; Bob Smith e: upsbobs@hotmail.com; w; 502-386-4078 Corr. Sec'y; CDR Dave McDonnell 88 Bowyer Rd., Annapolis, MD 21402 w; 410-293-6331; h: 410-626-0347 he: david_555@comcast.net; we: mcdonnel@usna.edu With the tailgate season quickly approaching we should all be planning a trip to Annapolis to attend one or more of the home football games.

For those of you who haven't attended one of the infamous '85 tailgaters, our spot is number 46 located on the perimeter of the blue side parking lot and on the Taylor Avenue side of the field.

Just look for the big blue tent with '85 on top.

The NAAA has made some major changes to the stadium, which 1 look forward to enjoying in the years to come.

1 have transferred from USNA and will be a student at the Army War College this year in

Carlisle, PA. Please note the recent change in my email address, as the USNA address will no longer work. I will be traveling back and forth to Annapolis on the weekends as I will leave the family there and live the geo-bachelor life during the week.

This month's input is mainly from the fine Company of 34 thanks to Brian McDonald (34). If there are any other Company reps that are willing to compile a bunch of emails from their Companymates, I will gladly input them all to Shipmate together.

1 recentiy took my kids over to Sonny Dean's (4) on a quest for crabs. Sonny has about 50 crab pots out in the Chesapeake Bay. Melanie and Sonny plan on tearing down their current house and building a new house starting this fall. They have a gorgeous property right on the water and I wish them the best during the construction of the new home.

Annapolis Happenings Joe Skufca (20) recently transferred from USNA to work at the Defense Intelligence Agency. Joe will be the expert on energy supplies throughout the world. Bill Ridings (13) has retumed to USNA as a math instructor after spending a few years as the military liaison to the Bahamas. Curt Lindsay (10) continues to teach in the engineering and weapons division and Del Martins (6) is the deputy for the HUM/SS Division. Steve Kennedy (21) has been sighted at numerous littie league baseball games in and around Annapolis. He is the XO of Naval Station Annapolis. Jim Bonomo (25) has recently moved into the Annapolis area (Crofton) and is stationed at the Naval Station.

He runs the Navy's EM spectrum making sure our communications don't show up on ESPN. Rich Dezelon (25) is a prominent member of the Annapolis Chapter of the Alumni Association.

He can be found at most Chapter events and is expected to remain a mainstay of the Class of '85 tailgate committee. Mike Christman (31) and Kat have a new baby boy who I'm sure is keeping them very busy. Matt Schatzle (28) lives in Annapolis and is the head fundraiser for the Ocean Conservancy, the original save the whales organization. Matt loves working with the liberals, but maintains his conservative outlook on life. Tim Kane (28) continues to fly for United. Tim and Amy live in Annapolis and like to spend time on their sailboat when they are not shuttiing their kids back and forth from sporting events. Mark Schaeffler (32) and Kari recently had us over for drinks, dinner, and fireworks at their waterfront home just south of Annapolis.

Mark had put together a big tent for the occasion and said the end of the instructions to put the tent up said he had just created a very large kite. Sure enough, later in the evening a gust of wind changed the tent into a very large kite, which was the cause of much excitement. Kevin Reeds (28) has been spotted around Annapolis selling yachts in town.

On to The Emails Kayle Watson (34): After graduation, I attended SWOS and then headed to a destroyer in Charleston, SC. I served for three years in the engineering department, the last 19 months as the MPA, loved it but not for a career! I then applied to go to SEAL training in California. I was 133

accepted and went through BUD/s as class leader in Class 162. I was sent to Virginia Beach where I served four years on SEAL Teams Eight and then Two. I left the Navy in 1994.1 took a job with York Intemational for a year selUng bug HVAC's, again not what I wanted to do. So, it was off to New York City for me. I worked in the film business for three years; I acted, produced, and help raise money for three action movies and one TV pilot. Had fiin, leamed a lot, but not nearly enough money to live the life in New York City. So, I started working on Wall Street in June of '98 at Bear Steams & Co. I am still with Bear Steams as an Institutional Research Sales covering Mutual Funds and Hedge Funds in NYC and New Jersey. My wife and I (I was recently remarried) Uve in the city on the Upper West Side, 70th and Broadway. The city is still as safe as most places I guess. I was four blocks from the World Trade Center when the second plane hit.

I would love to have gone over to Iraq for a six month stint, but as I am out of the Reserve, it was not meant to be. We are going to have our first baby, due date is 26 August. As we tum 40, most of you with kids have teenagers and I am just starting out. If anyone is ever in the NYC area, please give me a call. I know the city weU, especially the restaurants, the benefit of having to entertain a lot for work.

Scott CuU (34): FoUowing graduation, I married my high school sweetheart and moved down to P-cola.

I was able to make it all the way to nighttime CQ in F-I4's, before my farsightedness caught up to me. Fortunately, I was able to lateral transfer over to cryptology in 1990 and have remained in. We now have three children, Matthew (15), Andrew (13), and Sarah (6). We have enjoyed half the world with tours to Misawa, Japan, Hawaii, and San Diego. I currently work at ComSpaWarSysCom and at home mnning around three kids. Other than that, I have not kept up with too many of you other than Jonas. I plan on traveling to Rota, Spain, the first week of June for Jim Baratta's (30) change of command.

Steve Chambers (34): I left the Navy in 1994 to attend business school and after bouncing around for several years ended up back in San Diego in late 1997.

I have been here ever since. Love the weather, hate the taxes and high cost of Uving.. .what we give up for no snow! I have been very happily married since 1987 to my wife, Michelle, and have two children, Travis (13) and Rachel (12).

Yep, just starting those wonderful teenage years we aU remember so fondly. Currentiy I am the president, CEO, and only employee of a manufacturer's representative corporation selling various products to the commercial, industrial, and marine markets here in CaUfomia and Hawaii. It was frustrating trying to find a job with a company that would let me stay in San Diego, pay me what I wanted, and give me as much time off as I wanted when I wanted it so I started my own operation. So far things are going well, although I do miss having an expense account. If anyone is in Southem Califomia drop me a line and let's go out for a drink or a fish taco.

Rob Clark (34): Actually, I've just moved our family to Chattanooga, TN, where I've taken a position as director of capital gifts for McCallie School.

This has allowed us to get closer to home while still within reach of the North Carolina mountains. I'll be part of a group that will be kicking off a $125MM capital raise—we couldn't have 134

picked a worse time with the markets stinking it up, but we'U see what we can do. ActuaUy, two graduates from here will be starting at Navy this summer Before this position, I've been in financial services with two banks and spent most of my time in North Carolina.

Margaret and I have been married 16 years and have two boys, Houston (9) and Hampton (6).

Like most kids, they keep us busy with baseball, soccer, and basketball.

Steve Holmes (34): One of the reasons it been so nice to see the emails from everyone is because I'm "haze gray and underway" on ROOSEVELT—with quite a few other '85 guys (eight COs/XOs in the AUwing). In fact, Tom Marotta (34) is the skipper of VFA-201 right next door to me.

He'll probably be quite modest, but he and his activated Reserve squadron have done some amazing things out here. I'm currently the XO of HS-3 and will take over in about ten months (hopefuUy we'll be home by then!). We've been out since just after New Years and still have another six months to go possibly. I ended up getting married back in '87 towards the end of flight school and have spent most of the time in the Jacksonville, FL area. Jeaimine and I have two great kids, BCrysten (15 and now driving, ouch!), and Corey (13 and all boy, he's tuming out to be a very talented soccer player).

They have been rather spoiled by not moving every few years, but that creates it own problems too. I did the Naval War College as a geobach and then moved everyone to DC where I was the U.S. SpaceCom Washington LNO. The family loved it up there and I expect that I'll try to swing a trip back up there next so that Krysten can finish high school in a familiar place. It was certainly nice visiting AnnapoUs again. Other than that I've done two fleet HS tours, two staff tours, and a flight instmctor tour in Jax. While September 11th was certainly more tragic for other Classmates, it was an eye opener for us. We had moved our offices out of the Pentagon and up to the Annex a few months prior, but on that day Jeannine and I were meeting to get her a new ID card. We had planned to meet at 9 a.m., but she couldn't find a parking place to get on the Metro. At 9:38 a.m. I was on the shuttle bus just leaving the Annex headed to the Pentagon to meet her when the plane came screaming right over the Annex. I wasn't sure whether she had already arrived or not, but was able to reach her a few hours later—she was one stop short and was tumed around. Someone was looking out for us that day because we would have been near the impact area.

Chris Rhodes (34): I left the Navy in 1993 and gravitated back to Cleveland. I guess I just have a special place in my heart for the cold and snow of this town. I tried the Reserve for about four years before I realized that you just can't play Navy in Ohio.

I'm blessed with a great family—Jane, my wife, Kelly (13), Becky (11), and Joey (7).

Since leaving the service, I've been working for Swagelok, a manufacturer of industrial valves andfittings.Currently, I'm managing an injection molding plant. The years have definitely been clicking by. This tuming 40 years old thing hasn't been that bad—although my collarbone is still in tact (sorry. Dean!).

Duane Schroeder (34): Greetings from the tundra region (a.k.a.

Minnesota)! After graduation I spent 8.5 years on active duty (as an NFO in the E-2C Hawkeye), but left active duty in 1993. For the next six years I spent my time investing in real

estate, operating my business, getting an M.B.A. and a JD. IfiguredI was destined to be a "word wrestier," especiaUy after all the chits I wrote to convince our Company officer not to take my weekends after Firstie Year! After finishing law school, I sold my business, moved to New York City for one year to complete an advanced law degree in taxation at New York University and moved back to Minnesota in 2000. I have been practicing as a tax attorney at one of the bigger law firms here in Minneapolis for the past three years. If anyone is thinking of going back to school and getting a law degree, give me a call or email me. The hours are long, but die job is very intellectually stimulating and rewarding, especially when you can beat the IRS at their own game! I married a former Navy nurse, Laura. We have no children. With no Uttle munchkins running around the house, I have had a Uttle bit more free time to enjoy some of my passions (e.g., fly fishing, camping, and canoeing in the land of 10,(X30-plus lakes). I travel a fair bit for work (in the U.S. and overseas), so I may be giving you a call if I will be in your area.

Jonas Litonjua (34): I left active duty in late '91 and moved back to San Diego. Five years ago I moved to San Jose to take my current job with Integrated Device Technologies. I have three kids, Nicolas (12), Taylor (9), and Joey (I). I'm stiU in the Reserve and was actually recaUed to active duty after September 11th. I spent 11 months at CinCPacFlt (now ComPacFIt). The work was long, sometimes tedious, but rewarding. Besides, I got to play a lot of golf I demobilized back in September and now have my nose back to the grindstone in the real world. I keep in touch with Scott Cull (34) regularly.

Last December we started a new tradition and flew out to the Army-Navy game. We ran into Kayle Watson (34) at the game but did not find any other Classmates. We plan to make it an annual affair, next time bringing our oldest sons. Let us know if you plan to be at the game.

Scott Nasson (34): I switched from NFO (VQ-1) to Navy medical corps in 1992—went to med school at George Washington and did my residency at Medical CoUege of Virginia in Richmond, finishing up there in 2001.1 have enjoyed my last two years here in Rota, Spain, as one of the staff orthopedic surgeons at the naval hospital.

I'm married to Rebecca and have two daughters, AlUson (8) and Sarah (4). We're headed to Chicago for one year—I'll be at the University of Chicago for an orthopedic sports medicine fellowship.

Wilbur Wells: An update on the family of Ozzie Osborne (23). After Navy, he went on to Army helicopter training. Graduated distinguished graduate in the Cobra Track. Later became agent/pilot FBI. From there, he entered Air Force flight Uaining in T-37 and T-38. Currentiy a C-130 pilot in the Middle East. His family resides in Arnold, MD. His wife owns Karen Renee' Interior Design in Sevema Park and they have two sons.

This was a light month for emails. I know we have a lot of changes of command, retirements, birth announcements, etc. coming up. Please send us your latest news. Our Classmates are actually interested in what you are up to.

Beat Armyl

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Class is our involvement with MASON ( D D G 87). Thanks to the effort of Steve Ballister (32) who was working for NavSea at the time and who volunteered to liaison with the ship's Captain, CDR David Gale, we now have a special place in the ship's history. Classmate John Polowczyk (26) was on hand to personally witness the ceremonial presentation from our Class to DDG-87 as the ship was commissioned on April 2003. The plaques we presented recognized sailors of MASON, past and present. We hope to continue our relationship with the ship, and encourage any creative ideas from Classmates.

Joe Krensavage (left) and neighbor completing the San Jose Triathlon

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Pres: Jim Matheson e: jmatheson@flagshipventures.com Shipmate colummnist: Shelley (Laurilla) O'Malley 4005 Upland Trace, Marietta, GA 30066 e: momshell@bellsouth.net web site: http://www.usna87.org Okay, I admit it. Every time I get the chance, 1 tell people I know David Robinson (14). To tell you the truth, I am so glad to be associated with such a great...person. No, I am not starstruck or an NBA groupie or even an "Academy snob." I just love that someone I know represents my school and our world in such a great way. We should all feel good about our NBA National Champion going out on top, and leading such an exemplary life in the spotlight. Way to go David! The city of San Antonio and the Spurs are lucky to have you. It is not always the big things we do in life that change the world, it is usually more often the little things that we do each and every day.

I know...that is a tough act to follow, but we can do it. Here is some more news from the fabulous Class of '87. We are on our way with the Class fundraising projects. The stadium arch and ethics essay programs are becoming more real every day. We even have the opportunity to be immortalized or immortalize someone we love with a stadium seat name plate by digging a littie deeper. (If you want more info, please check out our web site.) Another highlight for our

CDR Gale accepts plaque from the Class of '87 aboard MASON (DDG-87)

As promised, I am giving preferential treatment to old Companymates of mine. I received an email from Rob Swickley (17), who said that he lives down here in Lawrenceville, GA, although he spends much of his time in Oak Ridge, TN, working on a nuclear waste facility doing design and constmction work. I hope to see Rob, as well as John Fuller (8), at our 20year high school reunion at West Springfield in Virginia. We will be honoring the memory of John's amazing mother who taught at WSHS and was our Class ('83) sponsor. Mrs. Fuller passed away this spring, but not after changing the lives of lots of young people along the way (myself included).

Another email came from Joe Krensavage (1), who wrote from Santa Clara, CA, to let us know that he survived, I mean competed, the San Jose Intemational Triathlon. He finished the Olympic distance course in three hours and 21 minutes. Nice work! He is enjoying sailing when he is not training or working as account manager for Synopsys, a software company in the semiconductor industry.

'87: Cam O'Kuinghtton, Bruce Shuttleworth with sons, Elijah, Christopher. Reece, and Bowen Shipmate, September 2003

More congratulations are in order for Chris Calhoun (6) who just finished a three-month call up to active duty as part of Noble Eagle. He spent his time working at Bethesda Naval Hospital and is now back with his family in New Hampshire, where Chris is a family practice doctor. Thank you to Chris and his family and all of our Classmates who answered the call (and continue to do so) as activated Reservists. If you have been called up to active duty, please drop us a line. We would like to get an idea of how many Class of '87 active Reservists there are.

Back on the wild side we have our own Class rocker, Howard Merritt (8) who let us know that besides being an exec for Fleet Capital Leasing, he is a fine vocalist for the band "Residuals" of Providence, RI. His band is actually one of the eight finalists in the Third Annual Battle of Corporate Bands, sponsored by Fortune magazine. As a finalist, Howard's band has the honor of performing in the championships at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH, on 18 October. Rock on Howard, and good luck in the finals!

It sounds like the Ed lannone (2) family is rocking as well, in the baby sort of way. They just welcomed their daughter, Annabelle Lidia, in May. Bruce Shuttleworth (35) dropped us a line from the DC area. He had visits from the Cam O'Kuinghtton (19) family and the John Cameron (11) family. 1 have included the picture with Cam, since everyone in the photo was identified. Sorry, John...Bruce must not have liked you as much! Acttrally, I just didn't want to look stupid my second month on the job, so I didn't include the other photo (you all looked marvelous though!). Another DC area transplant is Matt Sampson (9) is with the Marines (OSD PA&E). It looks like he is another fine 0-5 for the Class. Congrats! Last but not least, Walt Sechriest (14) wrote to say that he has taken on the role of marketing director, Deloitte & Louche, LLP in Dallas. He and his wife, Tania, are very involved with arts advocacy, and Walt was recentiy elected as chairman of the board of trustees for the Dallas Wind Symphony (www.dws.org).

Well, that's it from my desk (whew, three hours before deadlineâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;1 should have been a bull major!). Please keep the emails coming. My deadline for submission is on the 17th of the month (two months ahead, July for September, etc.). For more time-sensitive info, you might want to consider the Class web site. Jim Matheson (president), Jason Hardebeck (webmaster) and 1 are trying to find a way to best use 135

our different avenues of communication—a work in progress. If you do send something, please help me out by giving me all of the names (first and last). Companies, and details of the photos (jpeg works best). I would like to include everything that I receive. Thanks for keeping in touch.

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Pres: Kennon A. Artis e: Navy88@aol.com Sec'y; Eric Reinhold 1900 Summit Tower Blvd, Suite 170, Orlando, FL 32810 w: 407-916-8530; f: 407-916-9501 e: ereinhold@academyplanninggroup.com web site: www.AcademyPlanningGroup.com Fifteen years! This is it. I have attained my goal of making it to the reunion without missing a column since I took over as "author of the Class Shipmate column." I don't think I can put that on a resume, but for me it's an accomplishment. Since many of us will be catching up in Annapolis as you read this, I will keep it short and sweet. We have two contributions this month, the first coming from Rich Clark (rich.clark@ccbcc.com).

After four years in Nashville, TN, mnning a Coca-Cola bottUng plant, I've relocated to Charlotte, NC, to work in my company's corporate office. I'm in a new role in the human resources department. I'm sure it will be exciting, but I'm really going to miss those working-weekends and middle of the night calls teUing me that the lines are down and we're out of Coke Classic! My wife, Lisa, and the kids (four of them) are doing well. I haven't kept up with many '88'ers, but woidd love to hook up with you if you Uve in the Charlotte area.

Thanks Rich. The second comes from Robin Tyner, with updates on other Classmates as well.

Hello from KEARSARGE! We're finaUy retuming from our surge deployment to the Gulf. Two days more till we're back to Norfolk—just in time for the 4th of July and then my son, Jasper's sixth birthday. Fellow '88ers onboard with me are the DCA, John Gosebrink and Jim McGrath, the two MEB ground planning officer Jim actually got off the boat two-three of our six months... to spend a little quality time in Iraq! AU three of us made 0-5 this last go around. Now, I just can't wait to see my babies again. My second son, Luke Kennesaw Tyner, was bom 6 Febmary 2002. Sean Epperson just reported onboard today as our new OPSO. I got to know some great Marines onboard (the heroes of An Nasiriyah)...so I had to ask about a couple old friends... Steve Sklenka and Sparky Renforth—LtCol Bob Petit says "hi." I hear Sparky's now in Okinawa, and has a reputation for always being the last man at the bar!

Now, who else have I seen? Shortly before our surge deployment... a bunch of us '88 girls got together at Charisse Mann's House. The list includes Denise "Rupp" Boyce and Lini McCarthy. Charisse had a son in Febmary 2003 and I look forward to making his acquaintance. Varanda (Williams) and Chris Phillips are now living in Northem Virginia while Chris does a DC tour Elena (Abuyen) and Tom Trotter live nearby in Chesapeake.

I've lost Candy Freer. Candy where are you?

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Pres; Ingar Grev 2721 Summers Ridge Dr., Odenton, MD 21113-1589 h; 410-695-0747; w: 703-872-4027 f; 419-818-7319; e: igrev@bwwonUne.net Corr. Sec'y: Earl Jones 97 Bogle St., Weston, MA 02493 e; earljones@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 '89: First up, we have a quick note from Dave Milot.

Just wanted to report that I am part of the commissioning crew for RONALD REAGAN

(CVN-76) on 12 July '03. I am the only '89er on board. Quite an event. I am the VIP coordinator and will see quite a bit of brass along with 'VP Cheney, Mrs. Reagan, Bo Derek, etc.

Hope you get to see it on TV this Saturday. It will be live on Fox and CNN. Thanks for the update Dave—we're looking forward to a full report on the VIPs! Next is an update from Mike McGettigan (24) (michaeldmcgettigan@yahoo.com), who is the chairperson for our 15th Reunion.

HeUo '89! Based on the results of an online poU conducted with Classmates on our Ustserve (of which there are about 400 members listed), our 15th Reunion will be held on Homecoming weekend—29-31 October 2004.

We have a great group of volunteers helping out on the committee under the supervision and direction of our Class officers: Brian Caldwell (7), reunion memorabilia and other activities; Andy Caufield (11) and Joe Parks (11)—tailgater; Sean Nolan (15)—elections; JT O'Farrell (7)—lodging; Duska (Sahler) Pearson (15) and Donna Stephenson (34)— Friday reception; and Gerry Schaefer (29)—communications.

We are also planning on having a memorial service and looking into a King Hall bmnch. If you haven't contacted me already about jumping in on the planning fun, please do so. We'll need more people to assist on the sub-committees as final planning and the Big Event draws nearer Our committee goal is to try to meet the incredibly high bar set by both the five and ten year reunion committees. These were wonderfully planned, orchestrated, and attended. Stay tuned for more gouge on our email listserve (sign up if you are not already on it... see below for details); our Class web site (www.usna89.org); and future Shipmate updates. We may even bring back the "What About '89" tagline! Go Navy, Beat Army and go '89!

Thanks for the great work coordinating the planning team Mike, and thanks to all the members of the reunion team for putting in the hard work to make our 15th Reunion something special.

Until next time '89, here are a few pictures that were taken at a football game last year. If

Andrea and Paul Dabbar and Ingar and Greg

Greg Potteiger, Earl Jones, Kevin Voss, Ingar Grev, and Paul Ghyzel

Paul and Therese Ghyzel

Bob Busby, Suzanne and Steve Obsitnik, and Mike McGettigan

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Pres: LCDR Richard Brophy, USN 416 Fairfax Ave., NorfoUc, VA 23507 h: 757-625-4068; e: usnal991@aol.com w: 'VFA81 Unit 60149 FPO AE09504-6245 we: brophyrt@vfa81.navy.mil Sec'y: LT John DeVine, USN 17246 SE 46tii St., Bellevue, WA 98006 e: John_DeVine@mckinsey.com Hello everyone, Paul Reinhart here checking in from Guam. I noticed that in the May issue, Bryan Spano was nice enough to pass on some wedding info so I'm sending in a few photos and updates. I married Sabrina (Wilson) Reinhart on 9 November 2002 in San Diego, CA. We were very lucky to have Classmates and friends join us from all over. Jon "Boris" Beckman was my best man, he is out of the Navy, flying P-3s at Willow Grove and living in Maryland with his wife, Jennifer. Paul Larson was a groomsman and is also out, he and his wife, Robyn, are living in Pennsylvania with their new baby. Bryan Spano, also a groomsman and came out from Baltimore. Our group of sword guys had a nice '91 showing, Pat Everly had the honors of welcoming the new Mrs. Reinhart to the Navy. He and his wife, Tammie, are stationed in Norfolk with their two children. Mat Frost joined us from Norfolk as well, he is there with his wife, Margaret. Morgan Miller and his wife, Laura, came all the way from New York City, he is out of the Navy and also flying P-3s at Willow Grove. Eric Often was also a sword guy, he is still in and he and his wife, Kim, are living in San Diego. Rounding out our group with a Marine representation, Mike Davis '92, came from Camp Pendelton. Also in attendance, Bo Steiner, out of the Navy and in San Diego last we heard. Chris Huwaldt, out and living in Oregon with his wife. Sue, and their two children. Harry Ward, out and living in the San Diego area with his wife. Amy, and their two children. Mike Monaco '90 came from Chicago where he is working for IBM and Bill Suggs '88 came from Pax River where he is stationed with his wife, Kate.

Since the wedding, we have moved to Guam where we have mn into Eric Pfister and his wife, Malia. Dom Strada is here with his wife, Brandi, and their two boys.

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Pres: Christopher "Cush" Newman Sec'y: Robert Pothier 77 Colby Street, Bradford, MA 01835 e: rbpothier@yahoo.com web site; www.usna92.com Newsreel time. Dateline, Iraq. Our man in the field blatantly rips off the Amarillo Globe-News (26 May 2003, for all you keeping score at home). Life aboard NIMITZ, as told by LCDR Kevin "Jake" Ellzey of Perry ton: I know, I know. I do have the most awesome job in the world. I get to strap on the Navy's newest jet, fly around at 500 mph for an hour or two, drop bombs and dogfight.

I'm a strike fighter pilot flying the FA-18E Super Homet for the VFA-14 "Top Hatters" on board NMITZ aircraft carrier WTiat you may not know is each two-hour flight begins at least four hours before I take off and doesn't end until at least two hours after I land. It's an aUday event.

Let's talk about what goes on during that day. I will say it's tme that pilots like to sleep; everybody knows that. What you may not know is in order to take off, fight and land a 50,0(X)-pound airplane on a postage stamp bobbing in the ocean, every aviator must be well-rested because naval aviation is a game of inches. And just a few inches define the area between excellence and catastrophe.

I drag myself out of my twin-size rack about 8 a.m. and go to work primping. Okay, I don't do much of that since I'm bald as a cue ball, but most pilots' vanity almost exceeds their professionalism. So after I shower and shave, and every once in a while shine my boots, it's time for a well-balanced breakfast.

After I eat my two bowls of Lucky Charms (we're aU just big kids), I go to the ready room for mission planning. Today I'm scheduled to fly a self-escort strike, meaning I'U carry air-to-air missUes to shoot down enemy airplanes and bombs to take out a target or targets on the ground.

First, I'll look at the fUght schedule and see whom I'm flying with that day. We never go out on a mission without at least one wingman; we always need support, especially in combat. On this particular mission, my roommate, LCDR Chris "Cmsty" Johnson, is my wingman.

I start working on a mission card, a five by eight piece of paper that says what jet I'm in, what radio frequencies we'll use to accomplish the mission, how we'll have to manage our fuel and what tactics we'll use in air-to-air and airto-ground scenarios. So I have to hit the books to see what tactics will be best for the air threat

we might encounter and the best way to deUver oiu- ordnance, of which there are many.

After spending a couple of hours doing that, it's time to eat a litde lunch. I settle down in the cafeteria and eat my two bowls of Cap'n Cmnch and drink my chocolate milk. I'm ready to brief I'm not really sure why it's called a brief, because it takes an hour to talk about everything we'U do on the flight.

We leave nothing to chance, so we cover everything that should happen and everything that shouldn't happen (because Murphy, of Murphy's Law, always flies with us) from the time we walk to the jets until we land.

The brief usually begins two hours before takeoff. It starts with a weather and intelligence brief on the closed-circuit TV we have on the ship. Once we know what the weather will be Uke and what kind of threat we can expect, Cmsty and I talk about takeoff, our rendezvous (I looked that up in the dictionary; it's French!), and how we'll get to the target.

Now it's time to waUc to the jet, and it's one hour before takeoff. We'll go put on our flight gear, read the maintenance book that teUs us what kind of work has been done on the jet, and then we'll sign for it. That means we accept the aircraft and take responsibility for bringing it back in the same condition we took it, assuming we don't get shot at.

We head on up to the fUght deck, perform a pre-flight waUc around to make sure the jet is ready to fly, and then we strap in. Thirty-five minutes before launch, I'll start the three engines. Three engines you say? The FA-18 is a twin-engine jet, but the third is the APU, a smaU jet engine that provides air to start die other two.

Once the two main engines start, the APU shuts itself down. Then I get the navigation and weapons systems online and I'm ready to go!

Our squadron flight deck personnel take the chains off the jet, which prevent the plane from moving around on the flight deck, and the ship's flight deck directors assist me in the taxi to the catapult. On a signal from the catapult shooter, with the jet blast deflectors up behind the jet to deflect the 30,000 pounds of thmst, my engines roar to full power The shooter touches the deck, and my tmsty steed is hurled 200 feet in 2.5 seconds to a speed of 160 mph. It's a real kick in the pants.

Cmsty gets airbome about a minute later, and we join up at 18,000 feet over the ship.

We push out on our assigned route, using our radars to scan the sky in front of us for any enemy aircraft. They must have known who was flying today, so they decided not to show up to the fight.

We proceed on our route at 500 MPH and transition to ground attack mode with the push of a button in the cockpit. AU the while we are monitoring our missUe-detection gear on the jet to make sure there are no missUes coming up at us from the ground. If they do, we have been trained on certain maneuvers to defeat the missUe. The air is tense, our senses are heightened and our brains are on overdrive. We acquire our target with the targeting pod, which provides the pictures that you see so often on the news, and when we are in range, we release our ordnance and guide it to the target with a laser beam.

Now it's time to get out of Dodge. Cmsty and I start heading back the way we came, transition to air-to-air radar again, and monitor our gear again for missiles trying to shoot us in the back, or front for that matter We can finally breathe a sigh of relief once we get "feet wet," or over water We still have work to do because we now have to land at the 137

ship. We get on the radio, talk to the ship and teU them we're on our way back.

We lower the hook and our altitude for the day recovery, a literal ballet of timing and maneuvering, getting 20 or so airplanes aboard with not one word said by anyone on the radio.

I lead Cmsty down to 800 feet and 500 MPH, "breaking" over the ship, pulling back the power, lowering the landing gear and flaps, and slowing to 150 mph about three-quarters mile behind the ship. At 300 feet and descending at 650 feet per minute, I'm in the "groove."

I've got four cables spaced 40 feet apart and 80 feet wide waiting to stop me. I call the "ball" (my visual landing aid), make a few lastsecond power and lineup corrections, touchdown, and go to full power WTiy? Because if I miss those wires without being at full power, I'm going swimming in your $70-million jet.

Fortunately, my training and my natural skill ensure that I catch the three-wire, or the diird of the four wires, and I come to a stop in 200 feet. Cmsty, poor fella, caught the two. Oh, well. You can't win 'em all.

We shut down the jets, get out of our flight gear, go to maintenance control, and report the status of our jet and begin our debrief We'll review the videotape of our mission, talk about things we did wrong or could have done better and give a debrief to the inteUigence folks on the ship.

The mission was successful. We hit our targets and got home safely, and now we're hungry. How 'bout some Com Pops?

More from the press room: LCDR John "Cosmo" Oglesby, an F/A-18 Homet pilot, received an Air Medal with combat distinguishing device for his actions on 28 March, the news release said. Oglesby led air support for Army units attacking Karbala. With limited time and fuel, he led multiple attacks on Iraqi positions, including a fuel storage tank depot. He then directed A-10 Warthogs to the remaining fuel tanks.

LCDR Karl "Pepe" Pugh, an EA-6B Prowler flight officer, eamed an Air Medal with combat distinguishing device for his actions on 28 March. Pugh was mission commander on a sortie targeting fraqi air defenses at the Ba'ath Party headquarters in central Baghdad. He flew through several missile engagement zones and stayed on station while under direct fire, the Navy news release said. Pugh launched missiles against Iraqi air defenses that were targeting other attack aircraft; this let other aviators destroy multiple targets.

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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 Corr. Sec'y; Capt Shogo Cottrell, USMCR 4166 San Ysidro Way Rockledge, FL 32955 h; 321-636-2649; e: shipmate@usna93.com By the time that you get this issue into your hands, it will be just a few days until our reunion. I hope that everyone's registered, bought their game tickets, and have accommodations. If not, don't hesitate—check the 138

webpage as our reunion committee is frequenrty checks the status on the accommodation front.

As far as reunion specifics, here's the schedule of events: Thursday, 18 September: 7-9 p.m.—No Host Social/Happy Hour for Early Arrivals (Location TBD) Friday, 19 September: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. Golf Tournament—a.m.

(Location TBD) 2 p.m.-3;30 p.m.—Class Executive Committee Meeting (Location TBD) 4-5 p.m.—Formal Parade (Worden Field) 6-9 p.m.—Registration (Second Deck of Dahlgren Hall) 6-9 p.m.—Class Party (Second Deck of Dahlgren Hall) Saturday, 20 September: 10 a.m.-l;30 p.m.—Registration (Tailgater/ Stadium) 10 a.m.-8 p.m.—Tailgater (Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium) 1:30-4:30 p.m.—Navy vs. Eastem Michigan (Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium) Sunday, 21 September: 10 a.m.-l p.m.—Memorial Service (Memorial Hall) 9 a.m.-l p.m.—Bmnch (King Hall) Please continue to check the web site for any last minute changes, corrections, or additions.

Our first letter this month comes from Nora Connelly O'Hara.

It has been an amazing start to 2003 for my husband, Mike O'Hara '95, and I. On 13 January, I gave birth to our first child, Sean Michael (USNA 2025?). This beautiful, bald boy has been the joy of our Uves for the past six months. I spent my previous two-plus years as an aide to RADM Bob Sprigg '69 and RADM Ron Route '71 at Navy Warfare Development Command (NWDC). In March, however, I decided to stay at home to be a fulltime mom, and have become an aide to a much more demanding littie admiral. Since then, I have been taking advantage of life without a schedule, and our littie family has been traveling all over the globe.

Our travels began in Febmary to USNA where we celebrated the wedding of Christine Westrich '94 and Pat Kennedy '96. This smashing and athletic couple (they ran the DC marathon together—Chris even toughed out a fractured hip for the last eight miles) tied the knot at the Chapel and held their reception at Hubbard Hall. Chris is working at the White House and PK works for SAIC. PK is still active with Navy soccer and plays professionally in his off-time.

In March, we visited my sister in Hawaii where we also met up with Julie and Garth Smelser '95. Garth was working at the P-3 Wing, training with the sea turtles for triathlons, and completing his M.A. in environmental planning. He has since won a Presidential Internship in DC at the Dept of Forestry. We also tried meeting up with Jeff Eggers, but he was heading out to Iraq with SDV-1 the very next day and we never got to catch up with him.

May took us to Vicenza, Italy, where we attended Julie House's wedding to Captain Carlos Presa (Spanish Air Force, F/A-18 pilot).

For the past few years, Julie has been stringing together a bunch of European Reserve duty stints, during which she met Carlos. They were

married on a beautiful day, and the bride looked nothing short of stunning. I have included a picture from the reception at an 18th century villa with a few other USNA grads; RADM Ed and Sam Kristensen '65, Meredidi and CDR Ross Holcomb '84, Doug '87, and Lael (House) Wojcik '90, Nora Connelly O'Hara and Mike O'Hara '95, and Julie (House) and Carlos Presa. Julie plans to complete this AD in October and to move to Spain where she and Carlos have a home. Last word was that she would continue Reserve duty and begin an M.A. in romance languages (she is almost there with her mastery of French, Italian, and Spanish).

Since we were already in Italy, we traveled around a bit and wound up in Rome meeting up with my old San Diego roommate Krista Lamoreaux '92 who is working on the Sixth Fleet staff in the N3 shop. Krista makes a mean limoncello and has tumed fashionista with cohort Sarah Dachos (who just won the prestigious 2002 Head of the Charles!). They directed me to the Prada outlet outside of Horence, and it was heaven! We also got a chance to visit with recently engaged Shauna Batty '92, who had just completed her two weeks of AD in Sigonella and was visiting Krista and Sarah before heading back to Boston for her job in pharmaceutical sales.

Julie (Pelton) Kaiser is expecting her third child in the end of July and wiU get out of the USMC after her baby's birth. Julie has been working in USMC Manpower at Quantico for the past three years, paying back the USMC for her master's at NPS. Julie and her husband, Michael Kaiser '91, are living close to Classmate, Sarah (Quimby) Fullwood. Sarah has two boys and is finishing up a USMC AD recall in August, I think.

MUce and I Uve in Newport, RI, where Mike is an instmctor and coach at NAPS. He is finishing up his M.A. in English at URI and should complete his thesis by Christmas. We Uve in downtown Newport (stumbUng distance from Thames Street), and we welcome any visitors to Rhode Island. Upon arrival to Newport, we were graciously welcomed and befriended

by Barbara and CDR Greg Glaros '86. Greg was the aide to VADM Cebrowski (president.

Naval War CoUege) while I was aide to RADM Sprigg. Their friendship and hospitality were a Godsend. WTiile here we have met up with Dave and Jana (Null) Vavasseur '94. Dave, Jana, and their three children (Stephen, Rebecca, and Paul) stopped by for dinner just two days before our little Sean's birth. They were PCSing to Norfolk where Jana is a DH on OSCAR AUSTIN and Dave is a full-time dad.

Kelly (Kinsella) and Brian Boring are in Newport while Brian is attending NWC. They have a 9-month old girl, Hannah, who is the spitting image of her father Kelly is doing Reserve duty at the War College to help pass the time. Also here are Morgen Paul '94 and Doug Ten Hoppen '87. Doug is also attending NWC and Morgen is taking care of their two daughters, Heidi and Anna. Finally, we look forward to meeting up with Becky (Ingraham) '94 and John Haase, along with their children, Kaitiin and Jake, this August when she visits her family in Rhode Island.

That is all the big news for now. We are off once again on our travels to England where Mike is presenting a paper at a Shakespeare conference in Straford-Upon-Avon. We wUl add one more stamp into our littie boy's passport while he is still portable.

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L to r: Mike O'Hara '95, Nora (Connelly) O'Hara holding their son, Sean, Mrs. Sam Kristensen, RADM Ed Kristensen '65, Lael (House) Wojcik '90, Doug Wojcik '87 holding their son, Denham, Ross Holcomb '84 and his wife, Meredith Holcomb;/ronf row: Carlos and Juhe (House) Presa with cousin, Kaitlyn

L to r: Mike, Sean, and Nora (Connelly) O'Hara

L to r: Mike O Hara '95, Shauna Batty '92, Sarah Dachos '93, Nora (Connelly) O'Hara, and Kirsta Lamoreaux '92 Nora and Mike, Congrats on the little one! Our next update is from first-time contributor.

Classmate in Chem (remember our instructor Joe?), and fellow reunion committee member Joe Clark (jmclark93(s'comcast.net).

I'm a first time writer who finally had some good updates on Classmates to send in.

I am married to Michelle (CJreen) Clark and we have two kids, Madeleine (5) and Joey (4).

We are living in ElUcott City while I study for the Maryland Bar and Michelle attends Maryland School of Social Work. I recendy graduated from Maryland Law (with honors, received the Dean's Award and didn't get fried once—inversely proportional to my Academy performance). After the Bar 1 will be clerking for a Federal Appellate Judge in DC. Jim Mills '93 and Mike Schnable '93 plus one were at my graduation and both hired me on retainer immediately. Of course Jim only gave me a dollar— go figure. Jim is the Godfather of our daughter and working for Oracle in Virginia. Mike works for Morgan Stanley in Annapolis and is tuming my meager savings into a fortune for me. That way I can get rid of that Uttle blue car I am still driving from Second Class Year.

I'm still doing the Reserve and Robert "Goodie" Goodson '93 is in my unit as are a whole host of other year Academy Alumni.

Goodie works for Pfizer and has a truck load of future football players running around the house. Gerard Shanley 93-2 is in my unit and he is working for Nextel. He and his wife, Kris, also have a large contingent of kids destined for USNA. 140

I also see the infamous Larry Denton once in a blue moon. No, he has not changed at all.

After a successful stint with Alcatel in San Francisco, he now works for a mortgage company in Baltimore. We ended up at Mardi Gras with a big group a year or so ago and had a great time.

Thanks to Jerry Brill who convinced me while in a drunken stupor to climb up to a balcony to throw beads all night.

As part of the reunion committee (thanks Jim) I ran into Bill Daly who is at the Pentagon, Sue Schwartz who is working at a software company called Planet Associates, and Derek Dre Nisco who is working for Booz Allen Hamilton. They all appear to be doing well and we all ask everyone to register early and often for the reunion.

I talked with Jeff Jurgemeyer who is working for First Command out in San Diego. He and his wife, Trish, have two children, Lauren (4) and Jack (8 months). Jeff also reports that he is a semi-pro golfer now and if you're in the area call him for a round at First Command.

I also talked with Wade Hooper who works for Lucas Group and is helping me find gainful legal employment. He is married to Amy and they have two children, Hamilton and Sloan.

We also had dinner not too long ago with Karen Sray who is doing well and running most of NTC Great Lakes. She loves the Chicago area and has not changed much either She has numerous graduate degrees and appears to be a lifer Robert Egan calls every now and then to report in. He's in the New York Tri-state area working for a telecommunications company.

I went through law school with Chuck Blocksidge '93 plus two. Chuck and his wife, Christine, just had their first child Charles III "Charlie" and Chuck will be working for Blank & Rome in DC. If you are in the Annapolis area feel free to drop an email and good luck to all.

Joe, I'm sorry, but your pictures didn't make in the mail in time to make the submission deadline. I'll put them up on the web site (along with several other months of updates) and in next month's issue of Shipmate. See you at the reunion! —Shogo

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Pres; IstLt Scott K. Hombuckle, USMC PSC 556, Box 506, FPO AP 96386-0506 h: 011-826-11-737-0083 e; hornbuckle@hotmail.com Vice Pres/Treas: Kirk Clermont RO. Box 5459, Saint Marys, GA 31558 h: 912-510-8537; e: Clermont@eagnet.com Sec'y; Chris Williams 1050 USS Georgia Ave., Kings Bay, GA 31547 h: 912-673-2739; e: csglt@subasekb.navy.mil Corr. Sec'y; Jim Keck U.S. Naval Hospital Guam, Primary Care Dept.

34 Turner Rd., Asan, GU 96910 h; 671-477-5115; e; jkeck@usna94.com Hello, '94! I'm sorry to say it, but there's not much to pass on to you this month in the way of Class news. I received one email message and we're battin' 0.000 on pictures. That's alright. It gives me an excuse to spend some extra time pluggin' the ten year reunion and the gift shop.

But before I get down to business, let's get to the reason why you are all here: Class News.

Class News: Mike Wimer is our sole contributor this month. He has been in Texas for the past five years selling medical equipment. Mike recently celebrated the first anniversary of his marriage to his beautiful bride, Michelle. Ned Biehl, Matt Kirby, and Garry Devinger all played a big role in the festivities. (Now if lean only convince somebody to send it pictures of this blessed event...)

Seen or heard of recently: Tracy Clark is hanging out in Yokosuka doing the JAG thing; Matt Wukitch is getting ready to transfer to Japan from the DC area; Sean Kranick is living large in the greater Seattle area; Keith Fernandez recently found himself in the desert paradise of Iraq and Kuwait. He can be seen in a photo rumored to be published in the '79 column. Oh, and I ran into a '92 grad, familiar to the '94 Plebes of 13th Company: Shelby Mounts recently arrived here on Guam and his bride, Leslie, and year old son, Camden. He's going to be serving with HC-5.

Reunion Update: a survey has been available on the class web site for two months now. If you haven't done so already, please take a moment to give your input. A number of individuals (to be revealed in time...) are working hard behind the scenes to make our decade celebration an event to never forget.

Gift Shop: Business is slow! No worries, mate. (Pardon the lingo.. .just got back from visiting Sydney, laughing through "Finding Nemo" with my two year old, and renting "Kangeroo Jack.") We'll have Kirk Clermont drag all of our surplus inventory to the reunion for a liquidation sale.

Football Season: Planning to attend a few games? Hosting a tailgater? Looking for others planning to dine from the comfort of their trunks in the parking lot? Feel free to use the Class message board to advertise your events.

Well, that's all for this month. Please send me your Class news and pictures. This piece of journalism (and I use the term journalism loosely...) is my last for my tour here on Guam. I'm PCSing back to Jacksonville, FL, in August.

Stay tuned to a guest columnist during the move.

Stay well, '94. C-ya...Jim.

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Pres; John Fleet e; class.president@1995.usna.com Sec'y: LT Don Jamiola, USN 29 Eggemoggin Rd., Harpswell, ME 04079 h; 207-725-1319; e; djamiola@hotmail.com web site; www.usna95.com Welcome to another fall—where did the summer go? Let's kick this off with one from Dale Heinken.

Our daughter, Brianna Josephine, was christened at the Academy Chapel on 22 June. We did a joint christening with our good friends Lauren and Steve Shedd and their son, Charles Stephen (10 months old). It was a great ceremony and we had a reception afterwards for our families and friends at the home of Mrs. Shipmate, September 2003

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Pres; LT Bart Phillips, USN 724 Mills Way, Annapolis, MD 21401 h: 410-263-4672; e; bphillip@usna.edu Sec'y: Capt Tonya R. Barz, USMC 749 Howe Dr., Carmel, IN 46032 h: 317-581-0305; e: tbarz@tcco.com Wr

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'95; Heinken christening at USNA Chapel and Captain Red Smith. In attendance were several '95ers who are in the picture below (1 to r) Wendy and Craig Whittinghill (son, Thomas is I), Jacqui and Silas Ahn. Lauren and Steve Shedd with son, CharUe (sidenote: The Shedds are expecting Baby Shedd number two this winter), Michelle and Sunil Ramchand, my wife, Amanda, and I with our daughter, Brianna (10 months old), John Skarin, and Mike Davies (wife. Amy Jo, and daughter, Ashlee, sadly couldn't attend). We had a great time and it was a very special day to share with so many great friends. Aegis school isfinaUydone and we're off to Hawau this week! Aloha!

Thanks, Dale, now some info and pictures from Rich Rodriguez: Just wanted to say hello from the CLE world.

We have many USNA graduates onboard BRIIX3E (AOE-10). First row (bottom); LTJG Eric Coop '01, LT Elisabeth Davis '98; second row (top), me—LT Richard X\ Rodriguez '95 (of course!), LT Marshall Harpe '92 (he was my Second Class!), LT Peter Heidelberger '96, LT Timothy Camiada '98, LT Katherine Dynan '98, and LCDR Martm Randall '88. Katy (Air det OPS), Betsy, and Tim are helo pilots from HC-II Det 3.

MarshaU is the ship's Senior Medical Officer (SMO). Martm is die XO. Not pictured is ENS Shevonne Wells '02 (newly reported onboard as RASE Divo).

Our deployment with NIMITZ Strike Group has keep us entirely with CTF 53. So far we have completed 122 underway replenishments and traveled over 33,052 nm (since leaving Bremerton, WA).

Can't say much for liberty ports...Jebali and Bahrain. Fun in the sun, not reaUy. In fact, the coolest thing that I have seen is ASU Bahrain.

Nice estabUshment if you spend most of your time in the Arabian Gulf The pool they have there is temperature controlled to about 70 degrees even if the outside air temp is in the 100s. Also, they have radio speakers in the pool, so you can listen to tunes while you get a cool workout.

The Navy is a small world. I'd just met another USNA grad in BAH, Steve Tankersly '96. He was one of my Plebes in 34th Company. Great guy. I think he said he was attached to SEAL Team or special unit.

Anyways, we are here in BAH for the July 4th hoUday. Doing our best to enjoy our nation's Independence Day all the while maintaining our support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Enduring Freedom (OEF).

Lastiy, wanted to let you know wonderful news. My lovely wife, Cristin, and I are expecting our third child (it's a boy!).

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To all my shipmates out there, take care and God Bless... —rowdy LT Richard Yi Rodriguez P.S. Could you also include two pics of my family and I. Thanks! Appreciate it very much.

Time goes by quickly and my family is growing. Soon, by the end of October '03, I will have another picture of a baby boy to be joyous about! Take care'

BRIDGE Academy grads

Rich Rodriguez and kids That's it for now. I have some info on Rob Bailey completing the Ironman Triathalon, but will wait till I can include the photos. Until then, take care. —Don

Greetings, '96! As we say farewell to the summer and hello to the fall sports season, we have news to share. Cindi Daniels writes on behalf of her husband Rob Daniels, deployed on submarine NR-1 out of Groton, CT. He joined the boat in April as the prospective engineer. Cindi adds that Alumni Dennis McKelvey '88 and Jason Schneider '95 are also onboard. Aside from all of this news, however, is the real announcement—the birth of their new son, Mason Lee Daniels. Mason was bom on 2 May 2003 at 8:07 p.m., weighing in at 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and measuring 20 inches. Mason joins his excited big sister, Mallory (4).

Rob, MaUory, and Mason Daniels Thanks for the great news, Cindi! Congrats to you both!

The next update arrives to us from Mike Hanson, who reminisces on his last year and a half and lets us join in the memories. Mike was deployed with HSL-46's Det One on THORN, along with Sam Wartell '97. The crew was enjoying a Med cruise when the events of September 11th occurred. He indicates that "the cruise tumed from port hopping and showing the flag to haze gray and underway," though they did retum home in October as originally scheduled. Other '96ers with Mike at HSL-46 were Ryan Tewell, Nikki Battaglia, Graham Dicks, and Ryan Brown. On several occasions, Mike also had the pleasure of going head to head on the links with Jim Day '97. (He adds that it was nice to relieve Jim of some of his hard eamed money!). Mike was also able to spend some time with his old roommate, Pat Hansen, his wife, Melanie, and their new daughter, Cassandra. Pat is now on his shore duty at NAS Jax, as an instructor at the P-3 RAG. In November of 2001, Mike and his wife, Jill, leamed that they were expecting their first child. He proudly adds, "We proved the old tale that 'helo pilots only produce baby girls after cruise' to be false!"

Their son, Ethan James Hanson, was bom on 13 August 2002. He weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces (and has blue eyes tike his dad!).

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Mike, Ethan, and Jill Hanson at Christmas

Mike and Ethan Hanson in their flight suits In October, Mike checked out of HSL-46 in Mayport, FL, and headed to NS Norfolk, VA, 142

where he went through four months of H-3 RAG. Joining Mike in the RAG was Rich King, who is enjoying some R&R at the SAR unit in Key West. During his stay, he enjoyed many days hanging out with his other old roommate, Mark Stiffler, his wife, Kerstin, and kids, Kailyn (3) and Zachary (1). Mark is finishing up his shore duty at the Naval Safety Center.

Norfolk weather in the winter is not very conducive to flying, Mike adds, so he was happy to head back to Florida. In February, the Hanson family ventured back south and stopped in Florence, SC, to celebrate Juri Brandt's marriage to his beautiful bride, Allison Patrick.

(He still cannot believe that Juri "got hitched"!) They spend some time with the parents of Dennis Santare, while he was deployed to the Gulf Ed Adame, Mark, and James Ryder '95 were also in attendance.

Following the celebration, Mike and his family arrived in Pensacola, where he will remain for about two and a half years flying the H-3 at the SAR Unit at NAS while working on completing his M.B.A. (and lowering his handicap!). Other Alumni at Pensacola SAR include Cliff Allen, Matt Cristo, Andy Moulis, Dave Zerfas '95, and Billy Hall '89. Last, Mike had to give a shout out to Mike Langbehn, who proudly "sported a cheesy smile" while live on CNN during President Bush's visit to LINCOLN (and again on the cover of USA Today). A star is among us! Whewâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;A great update, Mike! Thanks!

Wbile everyone continues to head different directions, you will be happy to know that Ben Galendez is taking on our Class web page! By the next issue, we should have a great site for you to visit in hopes of staying in better touch!

As our fearless leader Bart Phillips settles in Annapolis, he writes us with some pearls on other Class information and activities.

Greetings '96.

I want to start by saying, thank you Class of '96\ We have accomplished some great things

over the past few years. We had an incredibly successful homecoming, thanks to Andy Quarm and the local crew of '96 in Annapohs.

(Just a note on the financing of the event, the Class subsidized the homecoming and we stiU have a healthy Class fund. We should all feel good about that...because that is why we have a Class fund!) We as a Class, have embarked on a tremendous fund raising effort, more on that in a moment. And we continue to lead the pack in all our ventures, here at USNA and in the fleet!

Well, if you haven't noticed, you should have been getting letters in the mail from the Naval Academy Foundation for fund raising.

These are letters with my signature, that I approved a year or so ago when I wanted the Class to participate in the effort. Please understand that these are form letters and are set out for a specific purpose.. .to raise money. So read past the "form" part and the formality of the letter and try to read into what the purpose is and why you choose to either give or not to give. Just so everyone knows, the latest fund raising designated by the Class was for Navy Marine Corps Stadium, and our contribution as the Class of '96 is recognized in the form of an arch in the newly renovated area of the stadium. The plans are beautiful and I think everyone would be proud of the contribution. By the way, we are leading the pack on this project!

We are the closest Class to reaching our goal of $100,000. We, as of the end of June '03, have raised $98,000 for the project. The impressive part from the contribution side of the house is we only had 130 or so contributors out of a Class of 962 and the average gift was almost $700. The sad part is we only had 130 or so contributors! That is barely 13% participation.

I think there are more out there who would Uke to give but haven't. So, if you have not given or want to give please call CAPT Perry Martini '71 at 410-293-1957 and specificaUy tell him you want to participate in the Class of '96 fund raising effort. (And while you have him on the phone, ask him about the project and its progress.)

Let's push over the $100K mark!

The contribution to the stadium is a smaU piece of the pie in the grand scheme of fund raising for the Naval Academy Foundation Leaders to Serve the Nation campaign. Please understand that just because the Class embarks on a project to focus our fund raising efforts, that doesn't mean that you can't contribute to other aspects of the Naval Academy, like character excellence, leadership excellence or even your sports team. You can put your money wherever you want it to go, because it is your gift!

In other news, the '96 flag should be waiving high in the parking lot of all home football games! Maybe some jambalaya and beer may be hidden under that flag! So if you make it to town for a game stop by join us.

I look forward to the next issue so I can bring you up to date on some other interests we have going on and I will try to update everyone throughout the year.

Keep charging '96, Until next month, I will leave you with a quote of spirit, courage, challenge, and ambition.

When British George Leigh Mallory was asked repeatedly why he was attempting to climb Mount Everest, he simply quipped, "Because it is there." Here is to the one willing to lead on a path not charted... â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Tonya

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Pres; J.V. "Murph" McCarthy Vice Pres: Art Terry Treas: Nick Lalota Sec'y; Tim O'Connor 317 N. Pleasant Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 e; ShipmateOO@yahoo.com Semi Short Timers, Well the three year mark has come and gone.

Jackonsville, NC, is a thriving metropolis in case you have never been here. They have Devil Dog Thursdays at the local Domino's Pizza here, what a treat! Many of you have negotiated a nice dry spot to spend the rest of you time. The change of address log is as follows: Jeff Banasz is a recruiter in Baltimore. He lives right near Fells Point and can walk home from the Green Turtle. Kristen Riismandell is about to finish her second deployment and then she is headed back to the Academy to teach at Luce Hall.

Maura Sanders is now in Monterrey, CA, as her husband, Todd "the Bod" Sanders '99, is now attending grad school. Ian Bass is now in Oklahoma City and says TACAMO life is grand.

Ricke Harris checked in from Yigo, GU. Jim Buddy Farrow was married in Oklahoma City on 20 June. Brandon Griffiths Shipmate, September 2003

"00; CDR Clark '84, Adam Martin '97, Dan Williamson '99, Mark Robinson, Larry Kane, Price Chadwick, and Jay Bijeau '01 and Liz Peterson were married on 28 June in Keystone, CO, details on both to follow next month when somebody sends me some pictures.

We have two entries this month. Daryl "Dareal" Horton checks in from the sandbox and Nick Trzcinski checks in from the snow cap. Ski is most renowned for the legislation he created back in the day regarding the unethical use of the middle urinal in Bancroft when one of the outboard urinals was free. He recently tried to take his case to the FAA to get this passed in airports but has had little luck thus far.

Daryl Horton writes: I've attached a picture (next page) of me taken in Kuwait before we went into Iraq. My unit. Marine Air Support Squadron One, was there supporting Marine and British units with Air Support Elements (ASE). I was working with the British. One story I have is of how Marines and British alike never lost their cool.

We had moved up pretty close to the Iraqi border during the first couple of days of the war.

There had been a number of scud alerts, but we continued to work as if there was reaUy no threat at aU. The British were even more courageous, as not everyone had their flaks and brain buckets issued to them yet. One day we got the usual scud alert and by this time everyone was pretty tired of playing the scud game. The old cry wolf game. This time the scud alert sounded a Utde late, not that anyone would have moved to quickly by thistime.There were a loud noise in the air that sounded Uke a low flying jet. We look up and not even 100 feet above us, we could see an enemy missUe flying overshooting us. This event gave life to the phrase "Be Serious." Oh yeah, if you love beans and chocolate, you'U love working with the Brits. Seems to be a big part of their field diet.

Nick Trzcinski writes: I thought I should write in and teU you about our "Spring Break" antics. While most of you were out defendingfreedomfromIraqi miUtants

Larry Kane, Price Chadviick, and Jay Bijeau '01, successfully made our presence known by surfacing multiple times through the arctic ice and growling menacingly in the direction of Afghanistan. At one point tensions rose so high that in a spontaneous showing of nationaUstic fervor, the crew simultaneous gave Iraq "the finger." A good time was had by all, including meeting up with friends from the Arctic Sub Lab, including their CO CAPT Thomas Hawkins '77, and official court jester IVavis Haire. Our only combat encounter was with a particularly vicious TaUban rebel Polar Bear named "Fred," trained in subterfuge by the CIA during the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. His daring attack on our vessel was repulsed by the use of our newest weapon against terror, known to us in the business as "the ship's whistle." I've enclosed some pictures of us at the Pole enjoying what passes for liberty in the submarine force. Best of luck to aU, and if anyone has seen Jason Israel's mojo it needs to be retumed immediately, it was last seen cruising in a Mustang dirough "the 'Dena."

That's it for this month sportsfans. Send us stuff! ShipmateOO@yahoo.com. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Murph

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went north to deal with a far more pressing threat. Only now can I reveal that in fact a group of al-Queda fighters made the trek from the mountains of Tora Bora straight to the Arctic North on the backs of disgruntied, antiAmerican pack animals. Why? Only a diabolical madman could hatch a scheme this evil, but their plan was to capture and hold hostage the world's premier supply of desolate wasteland and freezing cold, miserable ice flows.

Terrifying, I know, but never fear, for myself and our crew of intrepid defenders of freedom including CDR R.E. Clark '84, Adam Martin '97, Dan Williamson '99, Mark Robinson,

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our second deployment in a year and a half, we will be joined by recent grads Aaron Geary and Annie Gates '03.

Luckily, I've run across a bunch of people out here also supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. When 1 last heard from Becca Bryan in early March, she was in Kuwait with First MarDiv doing MMO duties. When last heard over Bridge-to-Bridge in late March, Andrew Roy was on an extended deployment with PAUL HAMILTON, conducting MIO operations,

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Pres: 2dLt Aaron Fielder Vice Pres; ENS Dave Harrington Treas; ENS Andy Henwood, SC, USN Sec'y: ENS Angela Karalekas 35 Old Coach Cir., Ludlow, MA 01056 e: usna2001navy@yahoo.com Hello, 2001! I apologize, I was lost at sea for a couple months and I missed a column due to technical difficulties. Many SWOs know that you must bribe the commo to get Intemet access underway. I nearly resorted to throwing a message in a bottle labeled Shipmate and making a wish on a star. Instead, I waited it out a bit. It is unfair to call any of this news due to the untimely manner in which you are reading it. But, I hope you enjoy.

Every so often I get an email in the inbox that really surprises me. This month, that email came from...Chad Gagnon. He let me know that he and Jerrod Jones (both 30th co.) have recentiy collaborated, forming the band "Ends of August." Together they released an album entitied "Somewhere Between Never & Nothing."

Their music is already getting airplay in the Northeast, and has been subject to several music reviews throughout the country. Their album can be sampled and purchased online at the following address: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/ endsofaugust. Good luck Chad and Jerrod and thanks for writing.

All the SWOs have probably started working on their orders or sealed a deal for their next tour. I am compiling a piece to highlight some of the finer moments I have spent with my detailer over email. If you have any interesting stories please write in and share the horror.

My dear roommate Miss Maggie Bezek wrote in to say: Hello everybody! Great news from PEARL HARBOR (LSD-52). Mike Heltzel just got picked up his first time around for lateral transfer to SpecWar Needless to say, he is probably the happiest guy on the ship right now (just check out the picture). He can now relinquish the title as the hardest working J.O. on the ship to Joshua Welle and Joshua Awad '02.

Gunny "Mike" Wall '99 keeps all the new ensigns in line as the most innovative Traino in the fleet. This summer when we retum from

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and Jordan Cole was with BUNKER HILL as the FPO. James Finer, Brett Lawrence, and Kim Cakes '00 all kept RUSHMORE afloat. As PEARL HARBOR'S main purpose was plane guard for BATAAN, I met up with Marie Sharpe, who is the ship's electro and brig commander. She really loves her ship but is excited to retum to the East Coast.

During our first port visit to Bahrain after 105 days underway, I ran into Eric Jurgis at the base beach volleyball court and leamed about his scamming abilities. As we were restricted to base liberty the first two days, many people were spotted at the ever popular Desert Dome. Jeff Hollenbach '00, who is flying P-3s out of Whidbey Island, grabbed a bite to eat with us before hitting the dance floor Mike McKee was able to escape DUBUQUE and also joined us on the dance floor while Drew Myers '02 from VANDEGRIFT jammed to a few tunes before heading out. A few sub guys were even in attendance as Sterling Jordan and Adam Borcz off PASADENA both made appearances. PRINCETON recentiy arrived in the area, bringing with it Ryan Kendall, ship's DCA. We will be heading home soon and have already embarked some Marines. Frank Grecco '00 and Jeff ScofBeld '93 of 2/11 Artillery seem pretty happy to be here and enjoy the endless movies, bingo nights, karoake, and taco/ice cream/chili dog socials PEARL HARBOR has to offer. Well, that's about all for now. HopefuUy everyone is enjoying summer...see you all in San Diego!

Maggie just took orders to LPD-17 SAN ANTONIO, which is being built in New Orleans and will eventually be stationed in Little Creek.

Mark Huber wrote in to say that was the one USNA grad to be Winged 30 May in Kingsville, TX. I got F-l 8s, and although I'm Navy, I'm going to the Marine FRS in Miramar to leam the F18C before heading back to a Navy squadron to start my deployments.

On 12 October 2002, Ensign Emil Nicholas Pieski HI married Diana Eileen Gumpert at Our Lady of the Snows Church in Clarks Summit, PA. Emil writes: It was great to have the opportunity to go home for my wedding in Northeast Pennsylvania during the height of the fall season. The weather immediately before the wedding gave everybody a scare but it cleared just in time for our big day. The weather was great, my bride looked absolutely gorgeous, and I even got to drive my '65 Olds in the wedding.

It was everything I could have hoped for and more. Diana and I met for the second time in what could only be described as a storybook tale. The week after graduation I was best man at a friend's wedding in PA and Diana was a bridesmaid to his wife. I caught the garter, she caught theflowers,and the rest, as they say, is history. Our first meeting during Youngster Summer was quite a different story. I went with a group of people to a county fair where my wife to be decided she wanted to go on one of

those gut wrenching rides a second time. I went with her because nobody else would go and the gut wrencher worked. I ended up driving her and one of her friends home that night and they both sat in the backseat groaning the whole way. Weird how life works sometimes, isn't it? Anyway, we're settiing down in Norfolk and I'm adjusting to both married life and life onboard ENTERPRISE. Diana's great and she doesn't even mind my constant tinkering over at the auto hobby shop. My only concession so far is my promise to keep greasy car parts out of the living room. Wish me luck!

Dan Bille, who is becoming a regular writes: I'm on my way out of town, to Singapore!

Nick Lockwood, Rosie Gosisnski, and I are all headed overseas by plane to Singapore to exchange the antiquated OLDENDORF for the overworked FLETCHER for our six WestPac. We'll be relieved by ELLIOT crew around Christmas time, and I'll be high fiving my good friend RJ Zamberlan '00 plus '01 who is joining us from flight school Pensacola and my old roommate Matt King SWO engineer extraordinaire. By the way, we're all JG's now, so stuff the ens jokes already'. No one's bitter about the whole JORG thing.

The newlywed David Harrington took some time away from his honeymoon to write: Greetings from the tip of the spork '01.

There's lots of gossip to pass, so put down your dingle dangle and take some notes. Well being in Jacksonville, I have seen several submariners including Mike Bradley and John Cobum stationed in Kings Bay. They are currentiy at some Dungeons and Dragons/Magic the gathering/Monty Python and the Holy Grail symposium or whatever it is those guys do, regardless they have been busy. P-3 bubbas Tharp, Davis, Blackwell, Shanahan, Forshay, Kems, Krushinski, MiUer, and Hofstetier are hardly working in the RAG with myself The other day we bad to work until noon, next time that happens I'm organizing a waUc out. Andy Henwood was recently in a bit of legal trouble, it seems he was operating a sweat shop out of his apartment in Norfolk making those academy Budweiser T-shirts. (I always wondered where those came from). Mike Poe and Kevin Mcnatt are headed to Lemoore toflyHornets.

They have been living in KingsviUe so long it took them three days to get the wheels back on their double-wide. My former roommate Jeff Nanna was recentiy busted wearing Sup stars on his flight suit. Carlo Pecori, who is on his way back from Iraq, asked me to see if anyone is interested in buying some gold plated AK47s and a sarcophagus head. I guess he got a good deal on it. Recently read in a bathroom stall in Baghdad, "Flush three times, it's a long way to King Hall." Well, I have to go, I got a big day tomorrow; hittin' up Home Depot, maybe a littie Bed Bath and Beyond, doing a little tiling (gotta love married life). Stay tuned for more gouge.

Upon my retum from South America and the war on drugs, I was sitting on my couch and heaid a tapping at my window. Dan Barkuff and Andy Haffele stopped by to say hello and to see if I had read the email Dan wrote to the Class account. To be quite honest, I had not and I sort of thought he was kidding. At any rate, Dan kindly wrote in to say: I'm sick of not having any of the lazy-a** SpecWar guys writing in so I guess I'll just have to do it myself John Kingsbury is in SQT right now, should have his bird in about a month. Dave Williams is currentiy in BUDs Shipmate, September 2003

Dive Phase after a one year hiatus due to some asthma related BS. I'm living in gorgeous Imperial Beach, CA, with Mark Lampman (ST-7) and Andy Haffele, who is on his way to SDV school in Panama City with a quick stop in Boulder Colorado to marry John Kehoe's sister. Haf and I, along with Steve Zagorski (SDVs) just got back from Kodiak, AK, where we did a little winter warfare training and a lot of heavy, heavy drinking. I'm en route to check into Team Four in Little Creek, VA, where they will promptiy send me right back out here to sniper school along witii Andy Fortman '99. Our OIC, LT Sai Williams ("West Point '98) is off to SEAL Team Seven (he saw the error of his ways and came over after a stint in the 82nd). I just ran into Tiko Crofoot, who looked anorexic after finishing up Army Ranger school. Rob Brinzer and Nate Charles are both at SDV-2, and last I heard they were getting OIC spots of whatever the heU it is SDV guys get OIC spots of That's all the news for now.

Stay tuned for wedding updates. Thanks for writing Dan. Our favorite six striper, Andrew Roy writes: Hi, everybody, I'm in Hawaii enjoying my last month in paradise. I'm currentiy the first Ueutenant in PALT. H.WIILTON, We just got back from a very interesting nine month deployment with the ABR.\H.AM LINCOL.\ Carrier Strike Group and are now finishing up standdown.

Other Classmates that I know of in the battle group were Davede Alexander, Rachel Gosnell, Brendan Anderson, and Jean Dietz in SmLOH and Eddie Rexha in REUBEN JAMES. At the end of June I'll be leaving here and wiU report to PRINCETON in San Diego as the training officer after I complete the Aegis pipeUne training in Wallops Island and Dahlgren, VA, for the rest of the summer. I recently heard from Seth Stallings...he is in Mayport on

more...you guys on the ground were awesome... hopefully us SWO/SUB types helped out a bit with our TLAM shots. Okay, I hope everybody is doing well...stay safe and keep in touch.

Thanks to everyone for writing. Please continue to send your submissions to usna2001navy@yahoo.com. I am thinking of giving out an award to the biggest supporters...right now Kenny del Mazo and his lovely mother are leading the charge. I look forward to reading the stories from the guys who are back from the Middle East. Take care and God bless. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;AMK

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03 Pres; ENS Daniel Bailey Vice Pres; ENS Dan Emmert Treas: ENS Noelle Navas Sec'y: ENS Rick Mui

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Mike Heltzel, celebrating his lat transfer to SpecWar with some Bavarian beer

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his girlfriend. Amy, in about a year. Last week I ran into Andy Koy and Mike Cataffo. They both have been out in Hawaii for a few months now...Andy finished grad school at NPG and is now on RUSSELL and Mike finished nuke school/prototype and is on HONOLULU. Mike O'Reilly Just got back from deployment and, after SeaSwapping HIGGINS, is now the Auxo in BENFOLD. Scott Wilbur is leaving STETHEM soon and heading for BENFOLD as the ttaining officer Scott and I will be in Dahlgren at the same time this summer, so if anybody is around, look us up. While I was in San Diego on post-deployment leave, I saw Wes TYirbeville and Paige Davis who were there doing their carrier quals...both came out in one piece and were recently winged...congrats!

John Vardaman is with the Third MEF in Okinawa and has apparentiy gotten into spear fishing. My money is on John spearing himself somehow before he gets any fish. I think Maggie Bezek and I were in the same watch rotation when we were in the Gulf because we ended up talking to each other on bridge-tobridge while on watch several times. She is on

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Congratulations '04 on achieving the pinnacle of being a First Class Midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy! This year will be incredibly fast-paced, and before you know it, your hats will be in the air, and you will join the "Extended Brigade" of those who have gone before you.

Let me encourage you to contact your Class Secretary, MIDN Joseph Zurkowsky, and give him input for your Class column. Start now, and you will help your Classmates stay in touch for a lifetime.

Welcome back and best wishes for a successful year as you prepare for your graduation and commissioning in May. George P. Watt Jr. '73, President and CEO, USNA Alumni Association and Foundation

Emil Nicholas Pieski III and Diana Eileen Gumpert

05 Pres: MIDN 2/C John M. Burger Vice Pres: MIDN 2/C Jonathan Miller Treas: MIDN 2/C Colleen Vote Sec'y; MIDN 2/C John McLaughlin Welcome back '05! We hope you enjoy your first issue of Shipmate magazine. It's not too early for you to start thinking about what you would like in your Class column, so I encourage you to contact your Class Secretary, MIDN John McLaughlin, and give him your inputs.

Until then, please take some time and look back through the Class columns of those who have gone before you. In the very near future, you will be among those 70,000 men and women who may call themselves Naval Academy graduates.

George P. Watt Jr. '73, President and CEO, USNA Alumni Association and Foundation

PEARL HARBOR and seems to be doing

fine...we even managed to avoid running our ships into one another Tiffany Hill is out here in Hawaii as weU...she is on HOPPER but spends every minute she's off the ship trying to become a pro-surfer. I think she watched "Blue Crush" one too many times. I know that Hoot Stahl, Dennis Doyle, Josh Glover, Justin Jordan, Scott Cuomo, and Kendall Bodnar were all on the ground with their Marine units during the war, and I'm sure there were many Mr. And Mrs. David Harrington Shipmate, September 2003

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CHAPTER ALABAMA Birmingham Cliapter Kevin W. Patton '85 1802 Lancaster Road, Birmingham, AL 35209 h: 205-871-1695; e: kpatton@mcglaw.com

Huntsville Chapter LCDR Frederick N. Steiner '57, USN (Ret.) 1059 Teenajo Dr., SE, Huntsville, AL 35803-3907 h; 256-650-5423; e: navy57@aol.com

ARIZONA Arizona Chapter William D. Morrison '57 11801 E. Juan Tabo Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255-5907 h: 480-585-1867; f 480-473-3262 e: wmorrisonl@cox.net web site; http://www.usna.com/Chapter/us/arizona

CALIFORNIA Los Angeles Chapter "HHl^ John R. Quinn '91 10 Los PlatiUos, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 h: 949-766-9845; w: 714-781-3067 e; jquinn@mbal998.hbs.edu Corr. Sec'y; Nick Madigan '81 e; nick@alisonmortgage.com 2003 Annual Membership Meeting Only in LA\ This year's Chapter Membership meeting was held at the Magic Castle in Hollywood. It is no wonder that the event sold out at the group maximum of 120 well before the event. The Magic Castle is a Victorian style mansion (outside) situated at the edge of the Hollywood Hills a few blocks above Hollywood Boulevard in Tinsel Town. It is not open to the public and requires sponsorship of a member for admittance (inside). The Castle is the home of the Academy of Magical Arts, a non-profit social organization devoted to the advancement of the art of magic. Its members are just what you might expect...the best of the best. But for a guest of the Magic Castie, it is impossible to know what to expect—a new illusion at every tum. Entrance to the Magic Castle is through a sliding bookcase activated by the whispered command "Open Sesame." The main lounge is filled with objects from the supernatural and the almost natural—or is it just an illusion? An unmanned piano plays tunes on request apparently played by Irma, a ghostly pianist. After a splendid dinner, our group adjourned to the Palace of Mystery, a quaint theater reserved exclusively this night for our Alumni, where we were entertained by three excellent magic acts...including the apparent impalement of a dear shipmate upon a magical sword. Happily, R.L. was restored to good health in reasonably short order. Other acts were offered at frequent intervals in the slightiy smaller theater called the Parlor of Prestidigitation, and the intimate Close-Up Gallery which only seats 22.

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performing feats of wonder while you sip a cool beverage. Industrious guests can sample half a dozen or more magic acts in an evening.

Grinning faces were evident all throughout the castie. It was a true delight to the senses. Then, poof—i\\& evening had passed all too quickly and it was time to leave the castie for the really scary stuff on Hollywood Boulevard on a Saturday night. Mucho gusto thank you to Tom Oxford '66 for being our Chapter organizer, point person, and inspiration for this unforgettable annual meeting.

Pasadena Luncheon Group Over a year ago, we started a luncheon group in Pasadena in addition to the Orange County luncheon group. We started off slowly and built attendance up to the high teens. However, of late the attendance at these luncheons has been decreasing with just a handful attending in recent months. The Pasadena luncheon group meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at the Claim Jumper Restaurant in Monrovia, which is located at the 1-210 Freeway and Huntington Boulevard just east of Pasadena. We gather at 11:45 a.m. for lunch and just get together to talk amongst ourselves without a speaker most months. If we can generate enough participation, we can have speakers at these luncheons. Glenn Shindler '64 (gshindler64@earthlink.net) is the organizer. If you are not already receiving notices for these luncheons, please contact Glenn to get on the notice list. Hopefully, the attendance will start to pick up at these luncheons once more.

Upcoming Events OC Business Luncheon—Every second Tuesday at the Elks Club in Santa Ana OC Beat Army Party—6 December at "The Comer Office" in Costa Mesa More info to follow!

Monterey Bay Chapter CDR John J. Branson Jr. '50, USN (Ret.) 1281 Sylvan Rd., Monterey, CA 93940-4942 h: 831-375-8603; e; JJBransnjr@aol.com Sacramento Chapter George R. Simmons '61 10785 Penstock Trail, Auburn, CA 95603-9556 h; 530-888-0860; e; grsim@mindspring.com

San Diego Chapter CAPT Randy Bogle '68 10328 Hawley Rd., El Cajon, CA 92021-2530 h; 619-328-5728 e: jnrbogle@cox.net Con^. Sec'y: CDR Tom Parry '82, USNR w: 858-586-7461 e: tom.parry@intelesistech.com web site: www.usnaaasd.com 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 Vice President; James Ryan '86 e; james@peisales.com

Santa Barbara Chapter CDR WilUam J. Stewart '63, USNR (Ret.) 1617 Las Canoas Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93105 h: 805-962-0703; w: 805-963-1863 e; tenbears@silcom.com

C O L O R A D O Colorado Chapter CAPT Daniel Branch Jr. '59, USN (Ret.) 555 Apollo Dr., Boulder, CO 80303-5002 ^ ™ h; 303-499-0337; w; 303-966-4833 * * • e: dbranchjr@aol.com www.usna.com/Chapters/US/Colorado/default.htm

CONNECTICUT Connecticut Chapter LCDR Gerald C. Werner '71, USN 22 Esteriy Farms Rd., Madison, CT 06443 h: 203-506-1952; e: jerwemer@aol.com On 8 June, Dave Stryker '61, our Chapter vice president, gave a talk to a meeting of the USNA Parents' Club at the capital building in Hartford. He congratulated the 12 soon-to-be members of the Class of 2007 from Connecticut in attendance. He also congratulated the current Midshipmen attendees, for having survived Plebe Year. He recognized two attendees who had graduated in the Class of 2003 just a week or so earlier. And lastiy, he congratulated the parents for having raised all those fine individuals and for helping them to persevere under what were sometimes trying circumstances.

Dave reminded the new Plebes of how difficult it is to get into the Naval Academy and how it is even more difficult to stay in and to graduate. He said each of them will be forever identified as one who "attended Annapolis," even if he or she did not graduate. It is like a "'Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval" he told them, and thus they will always be recognized and accepted by other USNA Alumni. Dave stated that it was an honor and a privilege to speak to them as part of the triumvirate: The Blue & Gold Team, The Parents' Club, and the Alumni Association.

Dave gave them a quick synopsis of his own career, starting with "Get It Done With '61!" His brother, Dirck Stryker '58, and his father, Joe Stryker '25, are USNA grads. His father was the navigator and then executive officer of the battleship NORTH CAROLINA for three years during World War II. He was the battle stations officer of the deck for many major batties in the Pacific.

NORTH CAROLINA was the first battieship to

reach the Pacific after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

Dave shared the story of his interview by ADM Rickover for the nuclear power program.

He told them how his entire 20 year career was devoted to submarines, serving on five different submarines, making II missile boat patrols, spending two and one half years of his life under water, and meeting his son (and now partner at

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Merrill Lynch) when he was six weeks old. His last tour of duty was as the U.S. Navy exchange officer with the Royal Navy Submarine Tactical Weapons Group in Faslane, Scotland.

To demonstrate how much his Navy career prepared him for a post-Navy career, Dave told the Plebes that he is a past president of Eastem Connecticut Council of the Navy League, past president of the Groton-Ledyard Rotary Club, how he started the Rotary Club of the Stoningtons, that he is a vice president at Mertill Lynch, and that he started an organization to prevent the construction of a huge Marriott Hotel on the Mystic River. He pointed out that none of this would have been possible without the leadership training and experience he gained from his naval service.

Dave told the future members of the Class of 2007 that it is all about leadership, that they would receive the most incredible leadership training that is possible anywhere in the world.

He told them this training would stand them in good stead no matter what they do in the future.

He said they would be scared on day one, and on many other days, but that they were all in the same boat; to always remember the Navy song: "Shipmates stick together, don't give up the ship."

Dave described what the Alumni Association does; that there are about 150 members of the Connecticut Chapter, but more than 800 graduates in Connecticut. He told them that active duty officers are encouraged to join. He named major speakers from the Academy who had come to speak to the Connecticut Chapter in the past year or so. He told them of the upcoming joint meeting with the Coast Guard Alumni in September at which the superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy will speak.

Dave ended his remarks with a set of flashbacks: short haircuts on day one, intense heat in Annapolis during Plebe Summer, Army-Navy games, bracing up, square meals, "Sir, the menu for evening meal is..." not being Plebes anymore, away football games, sailing dates, pranks and antics at the Academy, being allowed to drive again, receiving his diploma from President John F. Kennedy, climbing Hemdon Monument, and crossed-sword weddings. He told them you never, never, forgetâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;those Classmates are your friends for life.

Once more, Dave congratulated one and all.

He told them they have a lot to be proud of and to never underestimate what they have accomplished. In closing, he extended to them a sincere and heartfelt, "Welcome Aboard."

As a matter of interest, in the Class of 2003, which graduated on 23 May 2003, there were 18 graduates from the state of Connecticut.

Statistics for the incoming Class of 2007, reveal that offers were extended to 24 candidates, with 20 acceptances, three declines, and one individual who did not report for induction.

All are reminded of the joint meeting with the Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association on 12 September at the Coast Guard Academy's Officer's Club. Details on this meeting will be included in the Chapter newsletter. Let's make this a big turnout for our Alumni Association.

Dave Boyd '59

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COSTA RICA Costa Rica Chapter Claudio A. Pacheco '64 Apt. 4307-1000, San Jose, Costa Rica h: 506-224-4325; w; 506-256-3855 e; cpacheco@sol.racsa.co.cr

DELAWARE Phil Fairman '47, LT Rivera, USCG, George Moraitis '92, and Luis Sologuren '53

Delaware Chapter Acting President CAPT H. J. "Tim" Halliday Jr. '69, USN (Ret.) 7 Midland Rd., Frankford, DE 19945 h: 302-537-9851; e: h.j.halliday@att.net

FLORIDA Fort Lauderdale Chapli'i" Charles K. BorteU '67 5200 North Federal Highway #2 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-3253 h; 954-491-3422 e; surfrider@prodigy.net

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Fort Lauderdale Chapter members, George Moraitis '92, Luis Sologuren '53, Phil Fairman '47, and Birney Pease '63, presented LT Victor Rivera, the United States Coast Guard Station Fort Lauderdale executive officer with financial aid for two Coast Guardsmen serving with the local Coast Guard Station. The presentation took place on 19 June 2003. Mark Sweet '91, is also on the committee responsible for evaluating locally based, worthy sea-service recipients of assistance, but was unable to attend the event. This award was the first step in a developing relationship between the Ft. Lauderdale Chapter and the local Coast Guard Station, plus other nearby military entities.

One of the men rewarded with aid had suffered severe head trauma in an accident and will require lengthy rehabilitation. His wife gave up a full-time job to care for him. The other aid recipient is a seaman who unexpectedly lost a loved one in Tennessee and incurted significant unanticipated expenses. In addition to the above awards to the Coast Guardsmen, Hal Zabrowski '90, provided telephone cards to Sgt John Dale, USMC, a Marine reservist who is a resident of Coconut Creek, FL. Sgt Dale was wounded in the arm during a firefight in Iraq and is currentiy undergoing rehabilitation at Camp Lejuene, NC. The Coast Guard Station responded to the awards by hosting a luncheon with LT Rivera for the Chapter members at the Coast Guard Station located on the east side of Port Everglades. The men and women at the station provide valuable services to the community and our nation through their efforts in law enforcement, search and rescue, and protecting Port Everglades and its many cruise and cargo ships. This latter function has been particularly important since the beginning of the War on Tertorism two years ago. The Chapter was pleased to be able to help the people on the front line of this war.

Jeffrey Dale Welsh '73 was the "plank owner" president of the Ft. Lauderdale Chapter.

In Jeff's present role as CEO of Operant

Material Solutions in Atlanta, his current jetsetting lifestyle no longer permits routine attendance, nor his momentous personal contributions to local activities. Nevertheless, Jeff still participates through spirit and genes. Many of the Chapter's long standing members may remember, several years ago, then Second Class Midshipman Kelly Welsh's (Kelly Welsh '00) excellent luncheon address discussing a personalized version of A Few Inches from the Yard.

Well, the pages of the calendar continue, unrelentingly, to cascade forward. Guess what! Kelly is now a LTJG. Even more noteworthy, her proud father reports Kelly spent seven and a half months in the Arabian Sea as a member of the ROOSEVELT Battie Group, with 155 days straight at sea. You may also recall that Kelly was an acclaimed Navy and nationally ranked swimmer. Not to be outdone by either her older sister or debonair father, younger sister, Megan Welsh '05, is also a notable Navy swimmer, now entering her own Second Class Year. When many of us last saw Megan, she was still in high school, then swimming faster than the 25-year standing record-time of a renowned marquee competitive male swimmerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Tarzan from yesteryear.

Now, Megan is a Segundo! Congratulations to the Welsh family for all its accomplished Navy Alumni.

The Ft. Lauderdale Chapter is proud to introduce and welcome to its Leadership Council George Moraitis '92. The Chapter has already benefited by his enthusiasm for the Alumni Association. George is a Ft. Lauderdale native, and now practices law here locally.

Chuck BorteU '67 Gainesville Chapter CAPT J. Michael Smith '61, USNR (Ret.) 10424 SW 41st Place, Gainesville, FL 32608 h; 352-376-6611; w: 352-376-3301 e: mickey@acceleration.net

Jacksonville Chapter CAPT Michael O. Boms '70, USN (Ret.) 1185 Salt Marsh Circle Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082-2543 h: 904-273-4714; w; 904-285-3400, ext. 356 e: mboms@meridianmgmt.com web site; usnaaajaxchap@usa.net The latest meeting was held on 16 July at the River City Brewing Company. The guest speaker was Chet Gladchuk, USNA athletic director.

Chet was gracious enough to fly to Jacksonville at the request of the Chapter. He presented an overview of the new Plebe class, the athletic program, and the relationship between athletes 147

and the graduation requirement of the rest of the Brigade. Chet also shared some personal stories of his relationship with former Jacksonville Jaguars Coach Tom Coughlin when Tom worked for Chet at Boston College. Chet's remarks and information were very well received by the Alumni present. Following his very presentation, Chet entertained questions and participated in discussions with Chapter members, etc.

Chapter President, Mike Boms 70, presents AD Chet Gladchuk with an autographed football from the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars.

AD Chet Gladchuk talks with members of the Jacksonville Chapter

Those in attendance included Chapter Vice President Tom Barry '65, Dave Bingemann '63, Chapter President Mike Borns '70, Ted Campell '82, Nate Conner '99, Robert Crowell '34, Andrew Curtin '63, Mark Davis '83, Board Member Mike DeVaux '90, Chapter Secretary Bill Farnsworth '65, Mrs. Anne Farmer (Assoc.) and Stephanie Febel, Chapter Treasurer Brett Feinstein '86, Don Fraser '67, Kirk Hansen '70, Diane and Board Member Tom Hielmann '68, S. Highleyman '51, Mildred Johnson (Assoc), Leslie Larson '46, Scott Lysaght '89, Dan McCarthy '77, Griswold Moeller '42, Bill Payne '44, Cheryl Pence '95, Scott Powel '74, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Schauffler '45, Dave Phillips '81, Greg Pritchard '95, Scott Serniko '70, Tom Shadowski '67, Courtney Stanton '59, Board Member Ed Waller '74, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Whitmire '74, Mrs. Francis Vissering (Assoc), and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Ward '45.

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 Sec'y: Sergei Kowalchik '67 e: sergei@bellsouth.net Greetings from Miami.

Well, it is mid-July in the sub-tropics. It is hot—you can set your watch by the aftemoon

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thunderstorm—the European tourists, helped no doubt by the strong Euro, are increasing in their presence, soaking up rays on the beaches (they don't seem as paranoid about the "consequences" of the sun, warnings of which inundate our media with alarming regularity). The Miami Herald continues its "expose" of cmmmy public school construction...situation normal.

The NAACP held their annual convention in Miami Beach last week, which, along with the obligatory Republican bashing, it also generated an accompanying national brouhaha conceming three Democratic presidential candidates who did not show for "candidates day"...then did show the next day (apologizing profusely—it was fun to watch on TV). Another event of note, in very Miami fashion there was a huge (and celebrity laden) procession downtown for Celia Cruz's funeral (the Queen of Salsa), with tens of thousands of people waiting hours in the heat to pay last respects and view her body lying in state at "Freedom Tower," then lining the procession route—all with major coverage by local television (sort of reminded you of the coverage of Princess Di's funeral, on a smaller scale, but with equal emotional quotient).

As far as Chapter activities since the last column, things have been quiet which historically, is pretty much par for the course during the summer season—reminiscent of the old Noel Coward "only Mad Dogs and Englishmen;" locals have more sense than to venture out in the heat, unless absolutely required. Speaking of "seasons," Dolphin Training Camp starts next week. This can only mean—''the season" is soon upon us. Go Dolphins. Go 'Canes. Go Navy!

Beat Armyl Although, as stated above, the Chapter did not have any activities since the last column, the leadership (and specially operations) has been busy generating a tentative schedule of events for the next year (2003-2004). This schedule is offered below for everyone's advanced planning: August 2003—luncheon, speaker TBD, Coral Reef Yacht Club September 2003—Gradlinks, speaker TBD, University of Miami 10 October 2003—Anchors' Aweigh celebration. Chart House November 2003—all Academy happy hour, TBD 6 December 2003—Army-Navy football party, TBD 19 December 2003—holiday reception. Coral Reef Yacht Club January 2004—luncheon, speaker TBD, Coral Reef Yacht Club February 2004—all Academy happy hour, TBD February 2004—Gradlinks, speaker TBD, University of Miami March 2004 —luncheon, speaker TBD, Coral Reef Yacht Club April 2004—USNA day, TBD April 2004—all Academy happy hour, TBD May 2004—Army-Navy golf and tennis, TBD May 2004—Gradlinks, speaker TBD, University of Miami June 2004—Plebe send-off: Class of 2008, TBD

Naples-Fort Myers Chapter LCDR Edwin W. "Ned" Oldham '58, USNR (Ret.) 400 Park Shore Dr., Unit 202, Naples, FL 33316 h: 941-434-0806; e: ewoldham@hahnlaw.com Sec'y; Bob Shearer '58; e: rliss58@swfla.rr.com The Naples-Fort Myers is in a semi-dormant state, aestivating during the hot summer months in Southwest Florida. This is a terrible place to live, hot, steamy, full of bugs, politicians, and all you damn Yankees should stay away.

WTiile we are not having full meetings, activities are going forward. Our membership drive, under the able direction of Vern Dupy '47, is in full swing. In the few short years of the Chapter's existence, we have grown to be one of the larger Chapters in our country. (Not enough damn Yankees staying away!) We will publish our revised roster in the fall.

In addition, planning is underway for the first few months of meetings in the fall. Watch this space for further announcements.

As always, plans for the coming season point toward our always, outstanding Army game soiree where we will, again this year, root the Blue and Gold on to victory. This year's game is broadcast later in the day, so we have moved our location to the Collier Reserve Country Club, for what should be a spectacular evening. Plan now to attend. Damn Yankees are invited to come down.. .for the weekend only.

Bob Shearer '58 Scribe 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 Orlando Chapter of USNA AA's monthly meeting was held at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, 14 June 2003 at the Holiday Inn, SR436 and Wymore Road, Altamonte Springs, FL. In attendance were: Bill Sims '45, Harriett and Curt Cordell '46, Ann and Dick Wilson '46, Joan and John Leslie '47, Bob Ibrnage '47, Art Herbert '48 and his guest, Marilyn Grimm, Bob Kenyon '48, Shirley and Walt Marquardt '49, Frances and George Ruos '50, Eileen and John Long '55, Jeanne and Harry Spence '55, Robert Harper '62, Sandy and Jorge Ramirez '71, Connie Washam, wife of Gary Washam '71, Craig Corbett '73, Dee and Charles Hargrove '75 and their guests, Charles and Ruby Hargrove, Bruce Angell '81, Bill Gray '81, Gerrie Santos '83, and Race Roberson '87.

George Ruos '50 welcomed Robert Harper '62 as a new member. Charles Hargrove '75s, parents were also warmly welcomed. Bob Tumage '47 reported that we have approximately $1,400 in the checking account.

Fran Ruos updated us on John Mackenzie '50's, condition. Unfortunately, the pulmonary fibrosis continues to worsen. Dorothy and John are very appreciative of the phone calls and cards we have been sending. Their mailing address and phone number are 1256 Serena Dr., Winter Park, FL 32789-5920; 407-622-2153.

A discussion was held regarding the ArmyNavy game party and Christmas luncheon. The Shipmate, September 2003

issue regarding the Army-Navy game is whether a Navy person can host, keeping in mind the size of the Army contingent. Several options were discussed. Gerrie Santos '83, agreed to contact Jim Wartski of USMA and smooth ruffled feathers from last year. She will also discuss with him whether Army wants to change the venue or not.

Charles Hargrove '75, agreed to investigate potential venues for the Christmas luncheon.

New member Bob Kenyon '48, provided us with an account of his years at USNA and in the Navy. He made several attempts to enter the Army (he enlisted and was later sent to USNA) he's not exactly sure how. He was in the first class that went directiy to flight school upon graduation, without having to wait two years.

However, at flight school, they discovered he had night blindness and could not fly. Instead, he was sent to MIDWAY where he became the first ensign to qualify as OOD underway. WTiile on MIDWAY, they were visited by such celebrities as ADM Bill Thompson (force behind the establishment of the Navy Museum in DC) and Rita Heyworth. Alan Shepard '45 also served on MIDWAY at the same time.

Go Navy!

Palm Beach Chapter CAPT Walter Whipple '57, USNR (Ret.) 1100 Marine Way West, #A3L North Palm Beach, FL 33408 h; 561-624-3051; e; WalWhip@aol.com We had a most rewarding six months with a great variety of meeting sites and provocative programs.

Januarv— Governor's club with CAVT Bruce S. Bole '78. CO of NAPS. February—SYSCO Foodservice Distribution tour with Vice President Jim Simmons.

March—ADM Paul Mulloy '54, speaking on the Navy Substance Abuse Program. ADM Mulloy is a Classmate and close friend of Chapter member P.X. O'NeiU '54.

P.X. O'Neill and ADM Mulloy April—CDR Dan Struble '83 from the USNA Foundation spoke to us about Operation Enduring Freedom at the Old Port Yacht Club.

May—Coast Guard Station was our next meeting site with a tour and presentation by First Class Boatswain's Mate Ivan Reales regarding the Coast Guard's expanded role in Homeland Security.

We have another impressive lineup for our coming meetings.

10 September—"WTiat's New at Canoe U?" Bill Alter '47 16 October—Midshipmen Support Systems— Parent's Club and Blue & Gold, with Blue &

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Gold Coordinator Frank Martin '59 and Parent's Club President Ralph Nelson.

13 November—Open 6 December—Army-Navy game party 75 Januarv—"Follies of a Navy Chaplain," CAPT Connell J. Maguire, USN (CHC), (Ret.) Please keep us current with your email address so we can keep you informed regai'ding Academy and Chapter activities.

See you in September!

Walt Whipple '57 Pensacola Chapter CDR Lee Price '78, USN 3721 Scenic Highway Pensacola, FL 32507 h: 850-437-9689; e; lee.price@cnet.navy.mil Hello to all from Florida's best kept secret and beginning location for all naval aviators.

We're currently on summer break gearing up to begin an exciting new season in September. The Chapter held it's last monthly meeting/luncheon at Mustin Beach Officer's Club aboard NAS Pensacola on 18 June. CAPT John Nawrocki '75, CO of the new Officer Training Command Pensacola, addressed the Chapter. He gave an interesting discussion on his progression from CO of Iwo JIMA (LHD-7) to the newly created Officer Training Command Pensacola. His discussion was followed by a question and answer session. Gordon Snyder '43 was the senior member present. Mai Rumph '98 was the junior member present. They both received a Naval Academy Alumni Association pin as a prize.

The Class of '52 had the most member present with five. Each received a new golf club for his participation.

Those in attendance included; RADM John Townes '72, Jenna Williams '98, Gordon Snyder '43, Tom Hoffman '71, Glenn Montgomery '71, Lou Sarosdy '51, Bill Ramsey '53, Jim Link '52, William Maxson '52, Lou McMillan '52, DJ Marzetta '94, Bob Wilmer '54, David Sperling '52, Todd Sawhill '98, Hank Anson '45, Dave Babcock '78, Kent McKnight '54, Mai Rumph '98, John Butts '51, John Chappell '45, John Nawrocki '75, Walter Gray '52, Mike McCrabb '78, and Lee Price '78.

The Chapter plans to kick off a new season in September and invite anyone new to the Pensacola area to join us. Chapter officers for the 2003/04 season are: President Lee Price '78, Vice President Mike McCrabb '78, and Tmstee Glenn Montgomery '71. Everyone who plans to be in the Pensacola area on 6 December is encouraged to make plans to join us at the Angus Steak House on Scenic Highway to help Navy sail to a smooth victory over Army in Pensacola's best Army-Navy party. Beat Army, sir!

Space Coast Chapter CAPT Samuel E 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: plcwec@aol.com

Tampa Bay Chapter CAPT John S. Kamen '77, USN 1105 Culbreath Isle Dr., Tampa, FL 33629 h; 813-288-9548; e: kamenj@socom.mil Sec'y/Communications: Steve Swift '87 e; sswift@1987.usna.com; web site; www.usna.com/Chapters/US/fl/tampabay/ Tampa Bay area Alumni: Recap from our 26 June meeting at Mad Dog's in South Tampa—attendees were Marty Drake '78, Stanley Gray '77, Steve Swift '87, Lillian and Tom Dabney '36, JO Johnson '90, Alton Delane '91, LeRoy Collins '56, Bob Courtney '52, Wanen Hahn '60, Tom Draude '62, Cris de Mier '91, Gary Polansky '69, John Kamen '77, and Rick Craig '77 (in and out).

Stanley opened the meeting talking about the agenda for mission/objectives/tactics. Tom Draude '62 told story of his joumey to USNA, as well as Tom Dabney '36. No specific mission statement, however general gist was "Let students leam what they don't know about USNA!" Went over some measurements. In a nutshell, need to get more coverage of Alumni to work with the Blue & Gold Officers and get more contact with the major high schools in the area.

Warren, Tampa BGO team leader, talked about opportunities to work with—scouting; the Superintendants (Tom Draude to work with Warren/Stanley/Steve on that for Hillsborough); turnover of key personnel at schools (i.e. the resource guidance counselor, all for action).

There are five college fairs coming up this year as follows: Plant (probably 8 September, Marty Drake is lead) Brandon (9 September, Steve Swift is lead) Chamberlain (probably 10 September, Bill Proses is lead) Pasco-hernando, West Pasco High School College/Career night (30 September, 6-8 p.m., Cris de Mier '91 is lead) Private schools (around 13 October?)

HCC (was on 2 March '03)—downtown YBOR Wesley Chapel (was on 6 March '03) Also, there is an in service day to be presented on 3 October at one of the high schools for all JROTC instructors for Hillsborough County (about 30 folks). No lead assigned yet, however JO Johnson will likely attend.

Recap of 2 July monthly meeting^attendees were John Kamen '77, Miller Detrick '63, Steve Swift '87, Perry Dempsey '72, Jack Gantley '69, Kyle Langbehn '96, Gary Polansky '69, Tom Draude '62, Stanley Gray '77, Tom Dabney '36, Elaine Thomas '52 (Associate), JO Johnson '90, Bob Courtney '52, Pat Brennan '61, Carrie Dyer '82, Joe Wiendl '93, Alton Delane ' 9 1 , Dan O'Shea '91, and LeRoy Collins '56.

Thanks all for coming, especially some of the new folks below, as well as some folks that have not been able to attend for some time. Great turnout all—Class of '77 ties with ' 9 1 , '69, and '52 for most people there! Nineteen folks total— not bad for two days before the 4th of July!

Heavy discussion on Grass Roots from 26 June meeting by Stanley Gray '77, Tom Draude '62, and the rest of the team! Key is talking to students and liaisoning with the BGO's.

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More details on the Grass Roots page of the This is the first opportunity to pass along this report on the May 2003 Board of Tmstees meethome page!

Put this on your calendar—10 October 2003, ings to the Chapter membership. My first day in Annapolis was spent with the admissions comUSNA Founder's Day, big dinner event!

As always, for the latest and greatest info mittee, of which I am a member. Chair Rob (recaps/pictures/schedules/etc.), check out Bender '73, and USNA AA staffer Ron Casey '75, had a lively agenda for us. Discussion of the http://www.usna.com/Chapters/US/FL/ TampaBay/ (especially the Grass Roots section) Class of 2007 was eye opening—over 14,000 We are very busy in the fall! Here is our fall applications, highest ever, and most diverse with respect to minorities and females in history, and Une up: 16 September—(Semi-new addition) VADM most highly qualified academically.

Don Montgomery '74, whom many of you John Ryan '67 to speak at luncheon—John will remember from the USNA Gospel Choir Kamen '77 checking on O'Club club details 19 September—Army vs. Navy golf at tour here in Atlanta last January, talked to the committee about his job as minority area coordiMacDill annual golf match, I p.m.

4 October—Brandon Barnacles—Air Force nator. He urged Chapter support of these efforts vs. Navy football game on TV at bar (if enough and one of the good examples he used was the Atianta Chapter hosting of the choir at Ebenezer interest) 10 October 2003—Founder's Day big event! Baptist Church. If you haven't seen that event, Checking on speakers, RADM Mark Milliken, try to do so next year. It will do your heart good.

Another highlight of the BOT meeting was Deputy NavCent (others as backups if he is unavailable); business attire for dinner. Stanley President and CEO George Watt Jr. '73's report Gray '77 is the action officer and will help board to the Board, found on the Alumni Association make decision on location; goal is to be centrally web site at usna.com. I encourage you to take a located and under $100 per couple; expecting 75- look at it. I highlighted his discussion of mem150 folks total; will open up to ORL/Saratoga bership goals, since that is important to all of us Chapters as well as Parent's Club, BGOs, influ- as the Atianta Chapter and nationally. That's how ential guidance counselors/JROTC/potential can- we get informed advocates of USNA and how we didates/etc. Should be a great event for recmit- get a Trustee slot next count. George Watt also covered the success of the Comprehensive ment as well as socializing with the old ties!

70-74 October—Navy ships in Tampa (work- Campaign toward the goal of $175 million by 2005. ing with the Navy League) 6 December—^Army-Navy game—Inside at My tour on the other Chapter Selection Committee expired in May, as did my tmsteeRaymond James Stadium 7i-74 March 2004—USNA Men's Glee Club ship. I even helped pick our replacements: (tentatively coming into town on Friday the 12th Tampa Bay, St. Louis, and Knoxville. President and heading to the beach during the day on Watt's Leadership Update recently published Saturday; then to sing at night in a big event at Al also covers some of these same points and I recGoins '61 Lake Magdalene United Methodist ommend it as a great read. The Trustees meeting Church; then church singing on Sunday the 14th, ended with introduction of the new Chairman of and lunch, before heading out to The Villages, the Board of Tmstees, ADM Carl TVost '53.

I also pointed to our eastem region Tmstee and subsequentiy Orlando) Mase Wells' '47 outstanding reports on Academy John Kamen '77, Steve Swift '87 news. You can subscribe to his updates by logging on to usna.com, then go to Alumni Only where you can update your email address. Our GEORGIA Webmaster, Bob Schultz, also forwards a news bulletinsfromnational, plus local Atianta Chapter Atlanta Chapter info, to Chapter members. In order to get these, CAPT William O. Rentz '55, USN (Ret.) your email address must be correct, and you must 1780 Weems Rd. subscribe to USNAA AA mail. You can subscribe Locust Grove, GA 30248 h: 678-432-3089; e; billsuerentz@niindspring.com by going to the Chapter web site at usnaaaa.com and going to the Member Services page.

Sec'y: Matthew Kirby '94 I also tipped my hat to our Chapter Life h: 404-351-2534 Membership honorees from '35, CAPT Bill e: mkirby@wwcompany.com Wideman '35 and CAPT George O'Connell web site: ww^w.usnaaaa.com '35. I also noted that our very distinguished Monthly Luncheon Alumnus, Chief Justice Tom Marshall '42, who When—Third Friday of every month, doors just passed away this month, was a destroyer open at 11:30 a.m., lunch served at noon gunnery officer in World War E, and later comWhere—Jocks & Jill's Sports Bar and manded a destroyer in the Korean War. And I Restaurant, 4046 Peachtree Rd., Atlanta, GA acknowledged my two Classmates, Charley /'/ione-^04-816-2801 Plumly '55, and Jim Todd '55, both career surWhat—Great opportunity to spend time with face warriors like me. My other Classmate presfellow Alumni. We meet monthly whether we ent, Johns Jaudon '55, was a submariner, but a have a guest speaker or not. See our web site nuke like me, so we share a lot of sea stories on for details! our commute from Henry County to North The President's Comer Atianta.

I will be relieving Bob Schultz '71 as Chapter I am pleased to have been your Chapter tmstee president today, but not replacing him, because look forward to serving as his shoes are far too big for me to fill. I am and Chapter president. thankful that he will stay on as Webmaster for the Chapter.

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June Luncheon The Lifetime Member status is to be bestowed only upon those senior Chapter members who have demonstrated a longstanding support of, and participation in, the Atlanta Chapter.

Certificates bestowing Lifetime Chapter Membership status were presented to two members of the Class of '35: CAPT William Bomar Wideman '35, USN (Ret.), and CAPT George '35 Albert O'Connell, USN (Ret.). These Alumni are an inspiration to all of us.

Change of Command The following slate of officers was put before the assembled Chapter members at the June luncheon and unanimously voted into office.

New incoming officers for the next one-year term are: President—Bill Rentz '55, relieves Bob Schultz '71 Vice President—Steve Frederick '72, relieves Lorie Moore '64 Membership Director—Dick Fitzgerald '62, relieves Geoff Anderson '87 Director—^Joe Frazar '65 Director—Mitch Rowland '71 Director-Lee Whitfield '71 Officers retuming for a second one-year term are: VP Info Systems—Mike Herger '90 Treasurer—Nick Ward '74 Secretary—Matthew Kirby '94 Director, Brigade Support—Stew Caldwell '65 Director—Eric Busko '88 The following officers are appointed by the Board, not elected: 'Webmaster—Bob Schultz '71 Admissions Awareness Rep—Tim Phillips '89 Note Also serving on the Board of Directors are all past Chapter presidents who are still members of the Atlanta Chapter. Our area Blue & Gold Coordinator, Cindy Miller '90, also serves on the Board.

Present at the June luncheon were the following (in order of graduating Class): George O'Connell '35, Bill Wideman '35, Bill Wideman Jr., Bill Brewster '42, Charles Hill '42, Paul Smith '42, Jim Ravenel '45, Jim Hatch '47, Johns Jaudon '55, Charley Plumly '55, Bill Rentz '55, Susan Rentz, Roy Buehler '60, Bill Callaway '60, Gene Chaney '60, Sandy Hasty '60, Clint Johnson '60, Carl McCallum '60, Mike Midas '60, Joseph Peek '60, Hal Morrison '61, Tony Womble '63, Virginia Womble, Keith Waldrop '64, Bob Bush '65, Art Czerwonky '65, Stewart Caldwell '65, Joe Frazar '65, Jim Slemenda '66, Will Wood '66, Linda and Bob Schultz '71, Shaun Bradley '78, Paul Wright '79, Brad Jones '83, Michael Lester '85, Kirk Simonian '90, Ron Surfield '90, Matthew Foxman '96, and Wade Deliberto '97.

GUAM > Guam Chapter LCDR Noel M. Enriquez '84, USNR RO. Box 26849, GMF Barriguda, GU 96921-6849 h; 671-477-4382; hfax: 671-472-1966 w: 671-649-9629; wfax: 671-649-8870 e; nmenriqu@ite.net

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attending the Japanese War College in Tokyo starting in the early fall.

A number of Alumni have expressed an interest in standing up a Chapter in Okinawa.

Okinawa is a natural choice for a second Chapter in Japan since they boast the largest military population in this country. Carter Honesty '90 has provided information and guidance on how to start up a Chapter and we look forward to seeing history being made.

Go Navy! Beat Army again!

Chicago Chapter CDR Fredrick W. Weber '75, USNR 2134 Evert Court, Nortiibrook, IL 60062-6612' h: 847-559-9381; w; 312-750-8899 e; fredrick.weber@rosshardies.com

Indianapolis Chapter CDR Charles A. Rainey '84, USNR 12804 Double Eagle Dr., Carmel, IN 46033 h: 317-815-0575; e: crainey@fhlbi.com .«

Michiana Chapter CDR John T. Haizlip '72, USN (Ret.) 15246 Longford Dr., Granger, IN 46530 h: 219-273-2939; e: CHaizhp@aol.com

JAPAN Tokyo Bay Chapter CDR Nolan D. VUlarin '82, USNR U.S. Space and Naval Warfare Systems PSC 473 Box 5, FPO AP 96349-1901 e; villarin@drs-tsi.com The USNA AA Tokyo Bay Chapter experienced the full range of emotions as we bade farewell to a number of Alumni, but also welcomed in some new members.

Fair winds and following seas to RADM Joseph Enright '71, CAPT Mike Seifert '76, Frank Klein '79, and Peg Klein '81. In a change of command ceremony onboard BREMERTON (SSN-689) on I July '03, RADM John DonneUy '75 relieved RADM Enright as commander.

Submarine Group Seven. VADM Robert Willard '73, commander Seventh Fleet was present at the ceremony and presented RADM Enright with the Distinguished Service Medal. In an outdoor change of command ceremony 18 July '03, CAPT Seifert was properly relieved as commander, Reet Activities Yokosuka. Frank and Peg Klein are on their way to Oklahoma, where Peg will be the deputy wing commander for ComStratCommWing One, prior to fleeting up to be the wing commander.

New members to the Tokyo Bay Chapter include: Perrin Miller '92, who is the vice president, IT Systems, Panache Corporation in Tokyo; Shelby Y. Baecker '98, assigned to Afloat Training Group Westem Pacific as the TLO and scheduling officer; and Chad Gagnon '01, assigned to Defense Depot Yokosuka Japan as the MPC officer.

After a two year hiatus, Tony Smith '82, his wife, Naoko, and daughter, Aiko, retumed to Japan. The Smith family had been in Monterey, CA, where Tony had been mastering the Japanese language at the DLL Tony will be Shipmate, September 2003

Baltimore Chapter CDR Steve G. Young '84, USNR c/o Morgan Stanley 11311 McConnick Rd., Hunt Valley, MD 21031 w: 410-229-8206 e; steven.g.young@morganstanley.com

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Louisville/Southern Indiana Chapter INDIANA

breakfasts is to provide the opportunity to share business experiences, identify business opportunities, and discuss employment concems.

LT Nikolai E MuUigan '92, USNR 1852 Harvard Dr., Louisville, KY 40205 w: 502-452-4379 Sec'y; CAPT John Willis '76, USNR h; 502-456-1889; w: 502-774-7571 e; john_willis@b-f.com

LOUISIANA SE LA/SW MS Gulf Coa&t (formerly New Orleans) Chapter LCDR Milt Jones '61, USN (Ret.) 1632 General Taylor St., New Orleans, LA 70115 h: 504-895-8445; e; mhjones61@aol.com CDR Joseph A. Grace Jr. '80, USNR 15 Allard Blvd., New Gleans, LA 70119 h: 504-486-9040; e; joe.grace@ 1980.usna.com

John S. Gregg '66 5334 Ivywood Dr. North Frederick, MD 21703 h: 301-682-8247; e; jgregg@mileslehane.com Sec'y; Dan T. Altomare '88 e: AltomareDT@worldkitchen.com

Greater Southern M a r y l a n d Chapter CAPT Michael A. Cosgrove '70, USN (Ret.) 19238 King James Pkwy.

Lexington Park, MD 20653-3627 p: 301-866-1955 ext. 109 e: cosgrovem@starpower.net web site; http://www.navyalumni.org

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CDR William E Malloy Jr. '80, USNR 3 31 Wildcat Lane, Norwell, MA 02061 h; 781-659-9484; b; 617-742-3311 e: wfmalloy@yahoo.com, bill@malloygroup.com

MAINE Portland Chapter Jeffrey Peters '85 7 Sumac Dr., Bmnswick ME 0401 h; 207-729-7306; w; 207-443-5576 e: jpeters@preti.com

M A R Y L A N D Annapolis Chapter CAPT Roger R Onorati '61, USN (Ret.) 1756 Point No Point Dr. Annapohs, MD 21401-6560 h: 410-849-3812 e; roger.onorati@1961.usna.com web site; www.usna.com/chapters/us/md/annapolis 77 September 2003—WADM Rod P. Rempt '66, USNA Superintendent, guest speaker 9 October 2 0 0 5 - C D R Kirk Lippold '81, former CO of COLE, guest speaker November 2003—TBA 21 December 200i—Holiday Party, 5-8 p.m.

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 (seanabby@aoI.com) will host each breakfast. If you plan to attend a particular breakfast, please RSVP to Sean prior to that business breakfast at 410-991-5623 or by email.

The objective of the business networking

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 13 May 2003 The Detroit Chapter held its luncheon at Hogan's Restaurant. Those in attendance included Bill Penn '63, Art Bryant '66, Al Fylak '78, Chris Lord '88, CharUe George '72, Charles Schott '85, Mike Bennett, Ted Moss '61, and Bill Hagenmeyer '56. The subjects discussed included the commissioning of RONALD REAGAN in July, the raising of funds for our Chapter's pledge to the Comprehensive Campaign and our upcoming leadership meeting on 4 June.

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On 4 June a meeting was held by our Chapter's leadership to lay out plans for updating our bylaws, renewing our Chapter web site and choosing new officers. Those in attendance were Art Bryant '66, Chris Lord '88, Chris Bernard '94, Charles Schott '85, Jim Fleming '66, Mike Bennett, and Bill Penn '63. Chris Lord and Chris Bemard will now be in charge of updating and maintaining the web site.

On 10 June 2003, the Detioit Chapter held its luncheon at the Dearborn Inn. Plans were announced for the annual golf outing with our sister service academies on 7 September 2003 at Links of Pine Wood. Those who were present are shown in the attached photo.

MINNESOTA Upper Midwest Chapter David C. Berghult '91 6628 Parkwood Rd., Edina, MN 55436-1073 w: 952-953-5353; e: berghultdc@bemstein.com

St. Louis, Missouri Chapter: Plebe dinner, ^ronr row: Ackerson, Hightaian, Dunham, Games; back row: Zavodny, Simpson, Ponce, Lowborn, Klopmeier, Hampton, Coleman, Games, Batis

Dorothy and John Kane '44, Dan Sullivan '56, Raese Simpson '61, Margeritte and John Boley '63, Larry Hart '67, Mike Dunham '70, Mike Games '74 and his son, Brian Games '07, Greg Hightaian '80, and Tom Lo Russo (A).

On 14 June, the annual Plebe recognition dinner was held at the Missouri Athletic Club hosted by the St. Louis Parent's Club Chapter.

Alumni and Midshipmen present were: Ann and

MISSISSIPPI Pascagoula/Gulfport Chapter E. Spencer Garrett '88 RO. Box 1792; Gautier, MS 39553 h: 228-497-5050; e: ESGARRETT4@aol.com

MISSOURI Greater Kansas City Metro Chapter Kyle E. Martin '74 16901 Meadow Lane, Belton, MO 64012-4112 w: 913-498-8088; e: kmartin@milepostrans.com Sec'y: Joe Spencer '92 e: jspencer@go-onpoint.com St. Louis Chapter LCDR Gregory Hightaian '80, USN (Ret.) 406 Greenstone Dr., Chesterfield, MO 63017 h: 314-205-1407; e; highfive@sbcglobal.net Corr. Sec'y; Mike Dunham '70 10423 Willowdale Dr., St. Louis, MO 63146 h: 314-432-8598; e: mikedunham@earthlink.net On 24 May, the St. Louis Chapter held its annual POW ceremony at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. This year the Chapter honored one deceased member, Harold "Bud" Coyle '57 and Claude W. Adams '43 who was killed in a PBM crash in the Philippines in 1946 and is buried with his crew in the cemetery. We also honored our two POWs buried in a mass grave: George M. Brooke '21 and Donald W. Hamilton '38 as well as our Medal of Honor recipient, Bruce A. Van Voorhis '29. We were joined by members of the St. Louis Chapter of the West Point Society of Graduates, representatives of the U.S. Navy League, Reserve Officers Association and Naval Academy Parent's Club, particularly Don and Joyce Fussner, parents of Terri Fussner '96 and Ann Wilt, mother of John Wilt '01. The Color Guard was provided by the.

TransCom combined services unit and the bugler by the Navy Marine Corps Reserve Center, Lambert Field. Chapter members present were: 152

Margeritte and John Boley, Greg Hightaian, and TransCom Color Guard

Raese Simpson '61, Mike Dunham '70, Bonnie and Mike Games '74, Greg Hightaian '80, Jidie Zavodny '95, Brian Ackerson '04, John Bartis '07, Brian Games '07, Evan Coleman '07, Brian Hampton '07, Julia Klopmeier '07, Christina Lowborn '07, and Daphne Ponce '07. Our President, Greg Hightaian, was the featured speaker and gave a tremendous presentation about the Academy and the Alumni and Parent's groups associated with it. One humorous incident happened that I would like to share with you. The Alumni present were asked to sing Navy Blue & Gold with the new Plebes after we had our picture taken with them. There was no prior waming. Gulp] Thankfully, we must have all had a Plebe Year because we were able to pull it off in a reasonably melodious manner. Special thanks go to Brian Ackerson '04, curtent Glee Club member, and Mike Games '74, former Glee Club member.

The St. Louis Chapter hosted a "SOS and Martinis" visit on 27 June from 5-7:30 p.m. with the crew of the LST-325 tied up alongside the Arch. After a tour of the ship and remarks by the captain, we toasted the ship and her more than 1,000 sisters that were launched and the brave sailors that crewed them. We gave a rousing "three cheers" for those who could not be with us. The public gathered on the levee were made aware that something special was taking place.

The gathering knew we all shared a respected naval tradition that has brought this Normandy invasion survivor into being as an operating memorial. Great fun! The menu was simple: creamed ground beef, creamed chipped beef.

toast, gin or vodka martinis, fried Spam, fried bologna, Vienna sausages, and Bloody Mary fixings. Dan Sullivan '56, who put this event together, was given credit for a great idea but admonished by the ladies for his cooking skills, or lack thereof, and menu planning. Perhaps everyone had read "Goldilocks" for there was nary a morsel left at the end. The secrets are: splash dry vermouth in the chipped beef and sweet vermouth in the ground beef while cooking. SOS is the perfect accompaniment to a dry martini. Naturally we had a very good turnout: John Kane, Dick Padberg '54, Mary Pat and Dan Sullivan '56, Ron Hurst '59, Ann and Raese Simpson '61, Margarette and John Boley '63, Mary Beth and Jim Checkett '64, Dwight CaldweU '66, Gloria and Bob Berger '70, Mike Dunham '70, Nancy and John Hueseman '78, and Greg Hightaian ' 80.

On 11 July the monthly happy hour was held at the VFW on Midland Boulevard. Participating in the festivities were: Dwight Caldwell '66, Larry Meyer '67, Mike Dunham '70, Mike Games '74, Greg Hightaian '80, Mike Nolan (A), and Mike Brown '88.

Don't forget the Chapter picnic on 6 September and Founder's Day at the University Club on 17 October.

Mike Dunham '70, Dan Sullivan '56, Molon Labe

NEBRASKA Omaha Chapter CAPT Alan R. More '62, USN (Ret.) 2510 Nottingham Dr., Bellevue, NE 68123-1959 e; alan.more@1962.usna.com Sec'y; LCDR Chris Verdoni '88, USN 4605 Longview Street, Papillion, NE 68133 h: 402-292-3230; w: 402-294-8309 e: cverdoni@email.msn.com

NEVADA Las Vegas Chapter James R. Koehn '63 2864 Sumter Valley Circle Henderson, NV 89052-6876 h: 702-232-3317; c; 925-736-9642 e: jkoehn@mindspring.com

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the assistance of a map, he related his lucid eye witness account of events from his entry via the northem route to the fall of Bagdad. Those who missed this presentation, missed a treat. Fox News was good but they didn't capture the whole story.

President Bill Ritchie '53, on behalf of the Chapter, presented Bob Dupuis '79 with an Award for Outstanding Service as Blue and Gold coordinator for Onslow County. The citation read:

New York. Capital District Chapter: Glass of 2007 appomtees to USNA and USMA. L to r, kneeling: Gene Griesau (president, USNA Capital District New York Chapter), Suzan Poukish (president, USNA Hudson Valley Parent's Club), and Barry Hartman (president. West Point Society of Gapital District New York)

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Metro New York Chapter LT Robert V. Peyreigne '81, USNR 45 Bradley Rd., Weston, CT 06883 w: 203-291-1021; e; robert.peyreigne@ubspw.com Chapter Hotiine: 800-234-USNA web site; www.NAANY.org

Robert G. Dupuis '79, distinguished himself in the USNA Admissions Awareness Program from May 2002 to May 2003, in fliat, as the result of his efforts a record number (seven) of highly qualified local area applicants will be entering the U.S. Naval Academy with the Class of 2007.

Bravo Zulu, Bob. Major Demetrius Maxey '92, who recently returned from Iraq, presented the America Supporting Americans (ASA) Adopt A Unit Program as a good way to support our troops. He will be spearheading this effort.

Among those in attendance were Maj Gen David Mize '69, Maj Demeti-ius Maxey '92, James St. John '53, Ron Klemickl '63, Nancy and Bill Ritchie '53, Walt Russell '53, Chuck Halsey '53, Mort Henson '53, Tim Marvin '59, Gary Herbold '79, Frank Cassiano '80, Dick Mu '72, Ken Hoge '50, Art Vance, Rick Kunkel '67, Bob Dupuis '79, LT Sean Forester '99, John McKee '68 and his son, Michael.

Meetings alternate between Cherry Point MCAS and Camp Lejune at noon on the third Wednesday of each month.

Capital District Chapter^ Gene W. Griesau '75 216 Woodlawn Avenue, Albany. NY 12208 h: 518-482-3370; e: ggriesau@acmenet.net On Saturday, 7 June, the Capital District New York Chapter played host to this years' Welcome Aboard Picnic celebrating the Class of 2007 Western New York Chapter appointees to USNA and USMA. Despite over- CAPT Nelson A. Blish '69, USNR (Ret.) cast, rainy conditions, approximately 150 3840 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618-3729 Alumni, parents, family, and friends attended and h; 716-248-9739; e: nelson.bUsh@kodak.com helped make this joint Army-Navy outing a highly successful annual event.

This years' Class of 2007 appointees from the N O R T H C A R O L I N A eastem New York area are Charles Meyer '07, Jonothan Flacke '07, Steve Moffitt '07, and Cape Fear Chapter Victor Barge '07.

Stanley R. Roman '61 Piedmont Triad Chapter Navy Alumni and parents in attendance includ- 2044 Montrose Ln.; Wilmington, NC 28405-6208 William L. Sellers '68 ed Gene Griesau '75, Frank Hughes '80, h: 910-256-0502 e: SRR1961@aol.com 3600 Fieldgate Road Joanne McFadden (wife of Scott McFadden Secy; CDR Geoffrey A. Losee '85, USNR Greensboro, NC 27406-9650 '89), Phil LaBatte '64, Paul Martineau '66, h: 910-350-1516; e: glosee@ec.rr.com B: (336) 698-8849 e: wlsell@bellsouth.net Dennis and Evelyn O'Malley (parents of Colleen O'Malley '02), Meghan Leigh Poukish '03, Charlotte Chapter Gary and Suzan Poukish (parents of Megan Bryan Dolan '76 Triangle Chapter Poukish '03), John and Kathy Olsen (parents of 5629 Laurium Rd., Charlotte, NC 28226 Hehnuts Feifs '66 John Olsen '02), Jim and Marilyn Light (parents h: 704-364-6451 Festive Fen Acres of Jun Light '04), Justin Nassiri '01, Matt 6242 Dello St., Durham, NC 27712 Thatcher '01, T. Alford '01, Bryan Rowe '01, h; 919-477-3148; e: vanags@mindspring.com Eastern North Carolina Chapter and Andrew Witkowski '01.

It is with deepest regret that we pass along the A word of thanks goes out to all hands who Lt Col William H. Ritchie Jr. '53, USAF (Ret.) sad news that on 10 June 2003, CAPT Jim helped plan and orchestrate this year's picnic.

324 Plantation Dr.; River Bend, NC 28562-9507 h: 252-633-2396; e; ritchiewh@alwaysonUne.com;Brown '35, our most senior Chapter member, Upcoming Chapter Events passed away. CAPT Brown was a highly decoWednesday, 10 September—Capital District ritchie@ 1953.usna.com rated World War II Veteran and a valued member Chapter is plaiming a lunch meeting with guest- Vice President: Bob Dupuis '79 of our Chapter. His awards included the Navy speaker Chet Gladchuck, director of the Naval 115 Wesleyen Ct.; Jacksonville, NC 28546-5829 Cross, Silver Star, and Legion of Merit with h: 910-347-2131; e; bob.dupuis@pgnmail. com Academy Athletic Association. Chet will speak Combat V. The Captain rarely missed a monthly Secretary: Chuck Halsey '53 about the recently-completed renovations to meeting and maintained a keen interest in the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and the 3622 Westwood Dr., New Bem, NC 28562 naval community as well as the Alumni h: 252-636-5973; e: chalsey@cconnect.net upcoming football season. More information will Association. We will tmly miss this fine gentleTreasurer: Mort Henson '53 be published on this event in July. man and war hero.

Saturday, October TBA—Capital District 1004 Colleton Way, New Bem, NC 28562 h; 252-638-2153 On a much happier note, in June, we hosted Chapter is planning its USNA Founder's Day the 2003 Triangle Academy Golf Toumament at The June meeting was held at the Officer's dinner. At this time, we are working to have forThe Crossings Golf Course in Durham. This Club, Camp Lejune on Wednesday the 18th.

LT mer Naval Academy Superintendent VADM John Ryan '67 as our guest speaker. More info General Henry P. Osman, commanding general annual event pits the golfing skills of local West II Marine Expeditionary Force was our speaker. Point, Navy, and Air Force Alumni against each will follow on this event in July.

For information on any item in this column or The general gave an excellent presentation of other. The Navy Team, consisting of Jim Chapter activities, readers can visit our web site, events in the Northem Region in support of Mellencamp '48, Chuck Adams '63, Ben Operation Iraqi Freedom. As a prelude, he out- Griffiths '87, and Art Glasgow '91, regained or contact G«ne W. Griesau '75. lined the geopolitical, economic, and military the rotating toumament trophy with a narrow Beat Army! situation which existed prior to hostilities. With win over Air Force. Art won the second low Gene W. Griesau '75, President Shipmate, September 2003

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gross score prize with a powerful 81, while Ben won the low net score prize with a 73 (gross score 81). Go Navy\ At the monthly meeting held in July, the Chapter board opened the floor for nominations for board elections to be held in August. A new Chapter board is expected to be in place by September. In attendance at the meeting were Lillie and Ben Terrell '47, Bill Dehart '53, Gil McCullen '53, Milt Forsyth '57, Dave Burden '58, Chuck Adams '63, Jeff Jefi^ries '64, Wayne DuBois '66, Paul Rasmussen '66, Tom Runkle '66, Tom Leiser '67, Mike Roth '67, John Scott '67, Tom Stevens '71, Dave Green '79, Chris Hayes '79, Dave Clement '80, Jenifer Clement '81, Gerry Sherman '86, Kelli Voelsing '97, and Matt Greenawalt '98.

The Chapter meets for lunch on the first Friday of each month at Newton's Southwest Restaurant, at the Harrison Avenue exit of 1-40 in Cary. For membership information contact Jenifer Clement '81 (clementja@earthlink.net; 919-677-2581).

OHIO Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Chapter Michael E Sunon '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; mlein@aol.com

Columbus/Central Ohio Chapter Russell A. Puppe '66 242 Crossing Creek, North Gahanna, OH 43230 h: 614-418-5024; e; rpuppe@columbus.rr.com The Chapter joined the West Point Associates for a cookout and tour on 28 June at Mott's Military Museum located in the southem Columbus suburb of Grove City. The group enjoyed the personal tour given by Executive Director Warren Motts.

The Museum contains artifacts from the Revolutionary War up to and including Operation Iraqi Freedom as well as non-war related items such as the NASA Space Program and Berlin Wall. Many military heroes are recognized and honored to include Ohio natives Capt Eddie Rickenbacker, World War I flying ace; Gen Paul Tibbets, pilot of the Enola Gay; Korean War Medal of Honor winner Corporal Ronald Rosser; and CAPT Robert Doremus, USN, Vietnam POW. In the museum yard sits a tank donated

by Arnold Schwarzenegger, which is one he drove while in the Austrian Army in 1965. The museum can be viewed at www.mottsmilitarymuseum.org. Summer family vacations and other travel competed heavily with the event; however, our Chapter was nicely represented by Pat and Roy Girod '53, and Debbie and Russ Puppe '66. Our next event is another joint

USNA-USMA get-together on the evening of 2 August at "Picnic at the Pops" on the large lawn at Chemical Abstracts Service. This is a heavily attended (thousands) open-air summer Columbus Symphony Series which will feature the very large Ohio State University Marching Band.

Ed Tipshus '54

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Guest Matthew Taylor talks with Butch Bewick '62

Robert J. Lauer '45 3825 Sulphur Spring Rd., Toledo, OH 43606-2325 h: 419-536-4462; w: 419-475-2061 e: robtiauer@aol.com

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.

OKLAHOMA O k l a h o m a City Chapter rRet.V*l CAPT Charles C. Coley '34, USN (Ret.) 411 NW 14th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73103-3510 h: 405-235-0234; e: cccusn@aol.com T\ilsa 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

O R E G O N Oregon and Southwest Washing^ff Cliapter 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://usna.com/Chapters/US/OR July Luncheon The Chapter met for our monthly luncheon on the 9 July 2003. Attending the luncheon were Jim Leiser '51, Butch Bewick '62, Fred Wicks '62, Don Haslett '66, Alex "Tex" Harkins '67, Doug Bomarito '68, Joe Kavale '68, Mark Cooksey '71, Skip Phipps '73, Bmce Thompson '73, Jim Loeffler '78, Scott Fitzpatrick '80, Doug Cooper '86, Mo Elafandi '88, Matthew Wilson '90, Associate Member Ted Mayhugh, and guest, Matthew Taylor.

Our scheduled speaker had to cancel at the last moment, so those gathered at the luncheon spent the time swapping Academy memories.

Personal Notes Attending the luncheon for the first time was Fred Wicks '62. Fred was down from Kirkland, WA, on business in Portland. Jim Loeffler '78 brought Matthew Taylor as his guest. Matthew is very interested in attending USNA, and we wish him all the best in his quest. We were all happy to see a few faces that we had not seen in a long time, Alex "Tex" Harkins '67, Matthew Wilson '90, and Mo Elafandi '88.

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PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia Chapter LtCol VJVL "Corky" Gardner ffl '77, USMC (jm 121 Glenn Rd., Ardmore, PA 19003 h: 610-645-5361; e: president@usnaphil.com; members@usnaphil.com; events@usnaphil.com; webmaster @ usnaphil .com web site: http;//www.usnaphil.com Shipmate News Input: Casey Johnson '89 p; 610-971-2225; e: caseyjohnson89@yahoo.com

Pittsburgh Chapter William E. Otto '71 4105 Tartan Court, Murrysville, PA 15668-1045 h; 724-325-4281; w: 412-856-3500 e; Figaro4105@aol.com

PHILIPPINES Philippines Chapter Hector M. Atienza '83 Senior Vice President, Comptrollership AFP Savings & Loan Association, Inc. Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City 1110 Philippines p; 632-911-6732; e; hatienza@afpslai.com.ph Sec'y: LCDR Julianito Bucayan Jr. '85, PN Asst. Vice President Management Info Systems Department AFPRSBS, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City 1110 Telefax; 632-912-3483; p: 911-4071 ext. 275 e: junbucayan@yahoo.com The Chapter had a party at the Taft Avenue residence of Bobby Lim '42 on 30 May. Roy Golez '70 reports on our eGroup: 'Twas an evening of wine, women, Mids, and roast beef Two Mids, Hanna Alerta '04 and Rea Dacanay '06, flew in from USNA the day before to join the evening of fun and memories, to become the center of attention. They were pretty and handsome in their tropical whites that stood out in Bobby Lim's splendid mansion, which sits on 5,000 square meters of prime land on Taft Avenue, Pasay. Those who were absent.. .the '80s and the '90s were invisible except for our Honduran friend, Mike Sierra '90.

Bobby Lim '41 hosted. There were Vic Brillantes '56, Liz Cunanan (widow of Carlito Cunanan '58), Chuck Agustin '60, Vic Shipmate, September 2003

Mamon '61, Roy Golez '70, Bing Alano '71, Chris Rowan '74, Mike Eriksen '79 (fatiier of Heather Eriksen '07), and Mike Siena '90.

Mike Eriksen was recognized for his retirement from the USNR. He moved in June to Dover, DE, for his next corporate assignment.

Dover, to some of us, is a familiar name since it is the home of an Air Force base where we could catch a hop to the West Coast as we hopped back closer to home during oiu- Mid days.

As usual, the roast beef was fantastic and until now I can't understand why Bobby hasn't opened a steak house named, say, Roberto's.

Next get-together I'll host to mark the retum of Raymimd Golez '03 who graduated last 23 May. Benny Lomotan '60 unexpectedly popped into the office of his Classmate, Chuck, early in June. He had to update some records and found time to look into Chuck's activities, at the same time enabling him to catch up on some news.

period of 21-28 July, which is the window you have indicated. Keep us informed. My secretary can be contacted at 632-815-4123.

Vei7 quickly, Roy Golez '70 picked it up, responding to Mario: Great to know you are coming over. That really calls for a grand get-together!

Gendemen, ladies: How about a get-together 21 July Monday? Our new graduate, Mundoy Golez, will be back by that time. Same with his dad. Captain Toto Golez who just finished his course yesterday at Newport War College. So what do you guys think?

And so it came to pass that the party was held at the Sitio Femandina, Greenhills in the evening of 21 July 2003. The following were expected: Roy Golez '70, Chuck Agustin '60, Benny Lomotan '60, Mario Baltazar '66, honoree, certified SARs free visitor from Toronto, Raymund Golez '03, honoree, new grad, Jun Bucayan '85 with his wife, Tess, Jun Abaya '88, Vincent Sibala '93, Hector Atienza '83, Captain Vic Mamon '61 with his spouse, Biyette, Archie Heckler '57 with one companion; Vic Brillantes '56 with spouse, Plet; Bobby Lim '42; Bing Alano ' 7 1 ; Liz Cunanan '58 with his daughter, Kathy, Charito Melchor '52, Cora Dioquino '53 with his son, Bangy, Jim Ylanan '83, USCGA, Chris Rowan '74, Alan Bolado '89, and Ariel Abriam '74, for a total of 27, including six spouses and guests. The two Midshipmen, Rea and Hanna, were possible attendees, accompanied by Rea's mother, Ms. Bing Dacanay, per info from dad Raffy Dacanay '76, still in his post at Karachi.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE American Chapter Reacting to a posting on the new Superintendent Mario Baltazar '66 suddenly sent a posting on oiu net: Go '66! I didn't realize we still have Classmates in the active service. Are you guys having a get together in July? I'm going "home" for my mother's 90th birthday and would love to see everyone. I'll be arriving on 8 July, spend the week of 13-20th in Naga, but otherwise stay around Manila area until 28 July. See you soon (I hope).

Worid traveling AIM Prof Bobby Lim '42 immediately responded: I am leaving today for a trip to Tonga and New Zealand, but I will be back in Manila by 21 July. I will attend or host any get-together one of our group will organize during the

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CAPT James N. Roberts '59, USN (Ret.) 152 Springlakes Dr., Martinez, GA 30907 h; 706-860-6430; e; jrobe92528@aol.com Sec'y/Treasurer: John Glaeser '59 4214 Pleasant View Dr., Fayetteville, NC 28301 e: usna59@earthlink.net Shipmate inputs to; Terry Sutherland '54 1632A Firetower Rd., Chipley, FL 32428 e: terry.sutherland@1954.usna.com web site: http://hey_frankl6.tripod.com Those who beat the Dark Ages by mustering at Key West in Febmary and followed through the primavera season in Crystal Springs, San Antonio, and the National at Eureka Springs have been released by their Firsties to proceed on duty assigned. Thus ISE cmises during the summer are in order until the sun stands over the equator during the Autumnal Equinox, inviting all who would do so to attend this year's West Coast Come Around. Beginning 22 September through 25 September Judy and Glenn Shindler '64 host the meeting in Buellton, CA, at Flying Flags RV Park.

Yes, and definite maybe attendees near Santa Barbara, CA, are, Andersons '55, Carpenters '53, Cortoums '59, Freers '54, Gastons '65, Glaesers '59, Kecks '54, MacDiarmids '55, Macleays '54, Manlys'59, Rayfield '57, Shindlers '64, and Sutheriands '54.

Details in Chapter web site: http://hey_frank.tripod.com; geographies show the Danish town of Solvang is four miles from

camp; Vandenburg AFB lies about 18 miles west; wineries; golf courses abound. For history fans a tour of the 1923 Honda Point naval disaster memorial is planned, although security issues may impact visits to the base. Get up with Glenn (gshindler64@earthlink.net; 818-586-6228).

Mary and Jack Glaeser '59 at Seattle 2002 By the time this issue hits your incoming mail, Marion and Frank Conery '58 will have hosted the Northeast Come Around for 2003 in Booth Bay, ME. Last year the Conerys put on a magnificent down-easter show of the aurora borealis and no member was without his or her personal lobster. Check the web site later for a report of how the Yankees did in Booth Bay this year.

Maryjane Metcalf, Bob Metcalf '61, Terry Sutherland '54, Vic Sharpe '48, Marion Conery, Faye Sharpe, and Frank Conery '58 prepare to hear Jim Roberts '59 speak at Eureka Springs, AR, Memorial Day services Watts Bar Dam in Tennessee has become a favorite sight for the chill and the fall beauty of it. This Southeast Come Around is arranged by Spring City vintners, Marcia and Jim Connors '74 (jimcbrd@aol.com; 423 365-7595). Plenty of wood fire smoke and autumn colors are delivered. Contact Jim and ask how the fishing has been.

It is not too early to be thinking about Key West or other warm destination in the winter.

Those who plan to head to southem climes might want to get a hold of Bob Metcalf '61 (mdmjm@hotmail.com; 706 635-6833). The usual meeting in the first week of Febmary at Key West is usually hosted by Brian Van Metre '61 (retsub@schoollink.net). You may want some info froni him.

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Now is the time to review your RV Chapter roster (free to members from Jack Glaeser '59) and send Jack any changes you would like to have appear in next year's issue. Also, if you have put off paying your annual dues of $5, send your check to Jack made out to USNAA RV Chapter. Jack is also the man to ask about membership, although any Chapter member will guide you in this.

The "Gmb and Gab" was followed by golf on the Fazio course.

Our next scheduled event is the 13 September annual picnic.

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L to r; Chapter President Steve Cheney '71, Col John Allen, the local Navy League President Jim Smith '56, and the event's organizer Pete Hyers '77

Newport Chapter ADM James R. Hogg '56, USN (Ret.) 2556 West Main Rd., Portsmouth, RI 02871 h: 401-841-2625

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Charles T. Higgins '64 1032 Sunset Dr; Signal Mountain, TN 37377 o: 423-517-8500; h; 423-886-1111; f; 423-517-8765 e: cthiggins64@comcast.net

Charleston Chapter CAPT James E. Welsch '67, USN (Ret) 1093 Deleisseline Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 h: 843-849-1979; e; jamesew@awod.com web site; http;//home.sc.rr.com/mitt/navy

South Carolina Midlands Chapter George S. Hirsch '54 219 Beckworth Lane, hmo, SC 29063-8333 h: 803-781-5325; e: gsh5325@aol.com web site; www.members.aol.com/usnaaasc

Palmetto WiUiam B. Swent '88 Leatherwood, Walker, Todd & Mann, P.C. 100 E. Coffee St., RO. Box 87 Greenville, SC 29602-0087 w; 864-242-6440; e; WSwent@LWTM.com L o w Country Chapter BGen Stephen A. Cheney '71, USMC (Ret.) 6108 Vaux Rd.; Beaufort, SC 29906-8607 h; 843-322-0504 e: sacheney@charter.net The Low Country Chapter and the local Navy League had a joint luncheon and golf outing on Hilton head in early July. The 70-plus attendees were honored to have as guest speakers two of the Academy's outstanding leaders. Col John Allen '76 (general select), the first USMC Commandant of Midshipmen in the history of the U.S. Naval Academy, and George Watt Jr. '73, president and CEO of the Alumni Association and Foundation. They gave us all a close-up and current picture of the goings on at the Academy today. A video. To Lead and To Serve, was also shown and appreciated by all.

Joint Membership is here for spouses of Alumni Life Members. For information or to join please visit the membership section at WWW.USna.COm.

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of many Oak Ridge folks, access to the boathouse was optimal. Potential hosts enjoy the Midshipmen so much that there is something of a competition to have them as guests. On their last night in town, the team hosted a fine barbeque for their hosts and Alunmi.

A picnic was held on 10 May honoring the appointees to the USNA Class of 2007 and their families. Our heartfelt appreciation is expressed to Jim Bibb '57 for sponsoring this event.

Upcoming events include the Dining-In to be hosted by the West Point Society, now tentatively scheduled for October, and an expedition to Nashville for the Navy-Vanderbilt game on 11

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Knoxville-Oak Ridge Chapter Lt Col Edwin K. Whiting '57, USAF (Ret.) 405 Sugarwood Dr., Knoxville, TN 37922-4669 h; 865-675-5975; e; edwinwhiting@chartertn.net President's Notes I have been somewhat of a procrastinator in preparing this note. So many events affecting the Academy have occurted during the last weeks, and I have been traveling. I was in Washington, DC, last week when I picked up the Washington Post to read, with my moming Starbucks, and found that the superintendent has resigned and requested retirement. I think we all were aware of VADM Richard Naughton '68's inappropriate encounter with a Marine sentry during the Christmas holidays, but I was surprised by the NIS report alleging unhappiness with his leadership style, apparently of the Rickover style, by his staff. There has been discussion on the subject on the Internet, as well as a more or less general consent among Navy people that I have talked with in DC and Norfolk that he was not the man to provide a roll model or to mentor Midshipmen in our 21st century culture. I find it quite disturbing that the very senior leadership was not discerning enough to recognize leadership style and characteristics in a man that were not appropriate for the position to which he was being appointed. Were they just oblivious?

Since the last newsletter, we hosted the Navy light weight crew visit to Oak Ridge for spring training on Melton Lake. Carl Strawbridge '72 arranged billeting for the 50 or so Midshipmen, officers, and coaches. Thanks to the generosity

October. Carl Strawbridge '72 is coordinating this event with the Nashville Chapter. We are looking for a venue for this years Army-Navy game party which is our turn to host.

Unfortunately, the Rarity Bay clubhouse is not available because of the timing of this year's game.

I attended the Alumni Association Chapter Presidents Meeting on 1 May held in conjunction with the Class Presidents and the Board of Tmstees Meetings on 2 May. Jerry Popp '62 was installed as our tmstee for the next three years at the conclusion of the meeting. A great deal of information conceming all aspects of Academy activities from the ever-popular sports programs to progress in controlling the sexual harassment situation in view of the AFA media frenzy. (Apparentiy without too much success based on the PR release conceming an Article 32 investigation of a Midshipman.) Quite a bit of time was devoted to the fund raising program: that it was proceeding very well and exceeding expectations. Writing from memory, I believe some $145 million of a $175 million goal had already been collected with a good deal of time left in the programmed campaign. The Alumni Association also has a campaign to increase the number of life memberships. A very high percentage of graduates are life members but a fertile area is for non-graduates to become life members in the appropriate classification.

As mentioned above, our Chapter was selected to have one of the three small Chapter tmstees on a competitive basis with the nearly 90 other small Chapters. Percentage of Chapter members that are members of the USNA AA in our geographic area (all of East Tennessee) is an important factor. Dues are $10 a year or $27 for three years. Please contact me, or any of the Chapter officers, with suggestions to improve Chapter activities, such as special events, meeting venues, and times to better meet your needs.

Best regards and Beat Army\ Calendar of Events 3 September 2003â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Lunch Meeting, Ryan's in Oak Ridge, 12-1 p.m.

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Memphis Chapter CAPT Jack Quinlan '67, USNR (Ret) 3987 Lakewood Cv., Memphis, TN 38128 h; 901-372-8423 e: JACK.QUINLAN@namanpower.com

Nashville Chapter CDR John E Ohlinger '69, USN (Ret.) 880 Lakemont Dr., Nashville, TN 37220-2124 h: 615-370-1441; w; 800-242-8613 e: johlinger@worldnet.att.net

TEXAS Alamo Chapter LCDR Lawrence S. Stovall H '84, USNR 2427 Wildemess Wood, San Antonio, TX 78231 h: 210-493-4377; e: mysabrina@aol.com Please send all cortespondences to: Sec'y; Col Joe Pope '56, USAF (Ret.) 29215 Oakview Ridge; Fair Oaks Ranch, TX 78257 e: info@alamogoats.org

Austin Chapter RADM William A. Heine '62, USNR (Ret.) 8704 Blue Creek Cove; Austin, TX 78735-1431 h; 512-327-5619; e: bheine@acitexas.com Sec'y; Gary A. Limdeen '75 h: 512-794-0212; e; lundeeno@yahoo.co In Febmary, a new Texas Chapter was formed in Austin, TX. The Austin Chapter has a large membership contingent with 265 Alumni residing in the area. Five meetings have been conducted through June with an average of over 40 attendees at each meeting.

The Chapter continues to experiment with days and venues for monthly meetings. Stay tuned to Austin's Chapter news for future schedules and events. An invitation is always open to Chapter events for any "two or three who shall meet" in Austin!

Navy-Related News in the Austin Area Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Austin Chapter hosted by VADM Norbert Ryan Jr. '67, USN (Ret.), president, MOAA (www.moaa.org), at their 18 June dinner meeting. VADM Ryan was the keynote speaker and updated Austin members on concurrent receipt of nulitary retirement pay and veterans' disability compensation benefits legislation.

The Navy League, Greater Central Texas Council—Dr. Victor Gubareff, director of Intelligence, Strategic Forecasting, Inc. (www.stratfor.com) was the featured speaker at The Navy League's Greater Central Texas Council 26 June meeting. Dr. Gubareff presented an interesting and informative briefing on post-war fraq.

Gary A. Lundeen '75

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LCDR James M. Bethmann '77, USNR 3825 Marquette St., Dallas, TX 75225 w: 214-754-0019 ext. 222 e: jim.bethmann@tmp.com keith.tibbits@hnp.com LCDR Kurt Metcalf '91, USNR 9718 Enmore Ln., Frisco, TX 75035 e; kurt.metcalf@1991.usna.com web site: http;//www.usnaaa-ntx.com The USNA AA North Texas Chapter held its monthly luncheon on 3 June at the Park City Club in Dallas. After being introduced by Keith Tibbits '77, our guest speaker, Steve Weatherspoon '72, gave an outstanding introduction to the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program currently ramping up at Lockheed Martin.

Steve's talk focused on the top-level requirements of the JSF design, and the innovative technology being employed to meet these challenges. The participation of many allies and the design features common to the different JSF versions are making this advanced fighter very affordable. The capabilities and sensors of the JSF resulted in more than a few "wows" from the pilots in the Chapter (and the waterbome members, too).

The next luncheon is scheduled for 5 August at the Park City Club.

5-6 September—the Navy-TCU weekend will include several events similar to the Navy-SMU weekend last August. The monthly luncheon will be held in Fort Worth at the Petroleum Club on 5 September. Like last year, the Superintendent will be the guest speaker. Initial planning is underway for a Friday night event.

USNA candidate briefing is on Saturday moming. Exact time and place to be announced but it will be in the moming. Tailgater will start at 2 p.m. Volunteers are more than welcome.

Football game at 6 p.m. Tickets to the game and tailgater will be available through the Chapter web site (http://www.usnaaa-ntx.com).

18-21 October—Service Academy Golf Classic at the Trophy Club Golf Course. This will be the 11th year for the toumament and the schedule has been changed slightly to include Saturday and Sunday, which will hopefully make the tournament more accessible to Alumni. For more information, visit the web site at www.sagc.org.

In attendance were George Roberts '39, Dutch Royal '50, Herb Trenham '54, Rob Kunkle '60, John Marshall '64, John Gorman '64, Bill Costello '64, Jim Huff '65, John Wroten '65, Denny Connor '66, Jim Walsh '69, Dale Harris '70, Steve Ingram '73, Saul Zavala '74, Keith Tibbits '77, Chariie Odom ' 8 1 , Dave Rich ' 8 1 , Rob Miles '82, Bill Campbell '84, Kelly Mayer '85, Larry Switzer '85, Eric Mehalko '86 and his son, Daniel, Ross Beaton '87, Duane Carr '90, Harry Gray ' 9 1 , Jason Rich '93, David Miller '93, John Petroff '93, Eric Biggers '97, Tom Eschenbrenner BGO, and his guests, Debbie Pace, Matt Byrd, David Smith, Peg Stiles, Jack Teschemacher, Chris Etheredge Paul, Helen Crow, and Rod Jones.

Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Lynn A. Wegner '65 6909 Northhampton Way, Houston, TX 77055 w: 713-263-8001 ext. 265 e; lwegner@rectorseal.com September Chapter Dinner Gen Charles Krulak '64, USMC (Ret.), the 31st Commandant of the Marine Corps (19951999), will speak to our Chapter at a special dinner at Brennan's Restaurant on Monday evening, 15 September. Accordingly, our regularly scheduled September luncheon has been cancelled.

During his 35-year career in the Marine Corps, Gen Kmlak served two tours of duty in Vietnam and rose through several command and staff positions to become Commandant of the Marine Corps and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He holds the Defense Distinguished Service medal, the Silver Star, the Bronze Star with Combat V and two Gold Stars, the Purple Heart with Gold Star and the Meritorious Service medal. He is currently chairman and CEO of MBNA Europe Bank Limited since January 2001. He also serves on the board of ConocoPhillips, and is a member of the USNA Board of Visitors.

Dinner reservations are required for this event. If you have not submitted your reservation yet, please contact Rob Brown '65 (trendsettereng@aol.com; 281-376-4264) for more information. We expect a large tumout for this event, to include Archie Dunham, Chairman of ConocoPhillips, and a former Marine who served in the Corps from 1960 to 1964, reaching the rank of captain, and currently serving as a member of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation.

Chapter News As mentioned in last month's column. Col John Allen '76, USMC, Commandant of Midshipmen, was our guest speaker at our 4 June Dinner for Alumni, spouses, guests, and USNA Parents' Club members. At that dinner, a number of former Marine alumni "surfaced" (some for the first time). Dallas Johnson '72 (af_2@hotmail.com) just finished his fellowship in female pelvic medicine and reconstmctive surgery at the Baylor College of Medicine. In September, he will be relocating to the DC, area to join the faculty of George Washington University Medical School as an assistant professor, director of the Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. His Classmates probably remember that Dallas was a Marine Corps officer who went through flight school and became an A-6 BN, then convinced his squadron CO to send him to law school whereupon he became a JAG Officer, and then later (after leaving the Corps) he attended medical school. The story gets better in that while he was in medical school, Dallas became aware of an opportunity to serve in the Army Reserve in the Army Medical Corps—at the same rank as when he left the Marine Corps. That helped him get through medical school, plus allowed him the opportunity to teach his fellow reservists the fine arts of close order drill and pistol and rifle marksmanship on active duty weekends. Of course, those skills were first acquired at USNA then finely honed at TBS "A" Company.

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Bill Jones '86 (bjones@p2pgl.com; 281-2272700) is the COO (and part-time CFO) of Point2Point Logistics. Bill, his wife, Meridith, and son. Will, live in Spring. Bill reminisced that he had been privileged to serve under, thenCaptain John Allen '76 in South Korea in 1987.

At the time, 2dLt Bill Jones' Motor Transport platoon was temporarily assigned to the Third Battalion, Fourth Marines where Capt Allen was serving as the operations officer. Later, after realizing that Panns Island was not the garden spot pictured in the brochures, Bill left the Corps and ended up in production and production consulting. He eventually found that shipping video games was a much easier way to make a living.

Pete Hinton '89 (pete.hinton® oldcastleapg.com; 713-553-6368) works for Oldcastle as the general manager of their Eagle Cordell Concrete Products Company, headquartered in Houston. He served five years in the Marine Corps as a tanker. He, his wife, Kathleen, and their son, Mitchell, are enjoying the transition from New Jersey, despite the fact that no one knows where to find a "hoagie."

Jon Cole '91 (jon_cole91@hotmail.com; 314-368-5467) has been employed as a logistics/supply chain consultant for Cap Gemini Emst & Young. He served seven years in the Marines as a logistics officer first stationed in Camp Lejeune where he spent considerable time deployed overseas. He finished his career in St. Louis serving as the OIC for the officer selection officer, St. Louis, and later received an M.B.A. from Washington University (St. Louis). He now lives in Houston with his wife, Angle, where they just bought a house.

USNA Birthday and Navy-Rice Football As in the past, we plan to celebrate the Academy's birthday with a social hour and dinner on board our state's historic battieship, TEXAS (BB-35) (www.usstexasbb35.com). The event will be held on Friday, 17 October. On Saturday, 18 October, with the Parents' Club, we will host a tailgate party at the Navy-Rice football game.

Chapter Luncheons Chapter luncheons are usually held on the first Friday of every month (7 November, 5 December, 2 January, and 6 February) at Brennan's Restaurant, 3300 Smith St. (11:30 a.m. refreshments, and noon to 1 p.m. lunch).

The September luncheon was cancelled because of the 15 September dinner, and the October luncheon was cancelled because of the 17-18 October birthday weekend celebration. For additional information on any item herein, please visit our web site, http://www.usna.com/ Chapters/US/TX/GulfCoast/default.htm, contact Ed Klein '72 (kleinl985@sbcglobal.net; 713-750-8868).

Ed Klein '72

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UTAHADAHO/ MONTANA/WYOMING Intermountain NA Alumni Chapter J. Kevin Dolan '71 2415 East 10305 South, Sandy, UT 84092-4416 h; 801-942-7240; e: kevin.dolan@1971.usna.com web site; www.usna.com/Chapters/US/UT Hello, shipmates, Short article this month. By now our annual picnic is past and we're heading into the fall in the West. No pics, I will have a good supply for the October Shipmate.

Upcoming Events Check our web site for the updated calendar.

23 August—Local Chapter Army-Navy summer picnic Park City (see details above).

September—Army-Navy golf outing.

4 October—12 p.m. at Iggy's Sports Grill, 677 South 200 West, Salt Lake City—check web site or call Kevin Dolan '71.

October—USNA Founders' Day celebration.

6 December—Army-Navy game celebration—Iggy's Sports Grill, 677 South 200 West, Salt Lake City.

Thanks to all who help with the Chapter. Send more stories, info, and photos. Please send Kevin Dolan '71 (kevin.dolan@1971.usna.com) your email address, if you're not receiving any email from me currentiy.

Check out our Chapter web site: www.usna.com/Chapters/USAjT/ Note Kenny Moore '66 (i35hawk@sisna.com) is starting up another Chapter for Northem Idaho.

complaints about the need for the program and its effectiveness. We counted that as our Founder's Day recognition. In Febmary, we hosted Tom Kimmel '64, the grandson of RADM Husband Kimmel 1904, CinCPacFlt on 7 December 1941. We held that meeting jointly with the Charlottesville Council of the Navy League, many of whose members are also Alumni. He spoke compellingly about the efforts to clear his grandfather. He made a good case for his grandfather being a scapegoat for the lack of preparedness for the attack. Then there was our annual Army-Navy game party with area West Pointers (that's not a dog breed).

Now that was a good day! Looking for a repeat next season.

We noted sadly that two of our own laid down their lives in the recent war with fraq: —Air Force Maj William R. Watkins III '89 was a South Boston, VA, native and Classmate of Paul Kmszka who until recently lived here in Charlottesville.

—Navy LT Thomas M. Adams '97 of La Mesa, CA. Looking forward to getting underway again in September with a bigger and better Chapter.

Beat Army—again!

Tony Hastoglis '55

Dulles Chapter LCDR Eric C. Ruttenberg '88, USNR 20445 Needleleaf Way, Ashbum, VA 20147-2389 p; 703-858-4404; e: emttenberg@titan.com www.usna.com/chapters/us/va/dulles/

Kd'71 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 CAPT Anthony A. Hastoglis '55, USN (Ret.) 102 Shawnee Ct., Charlottesville, VA 22901-1034 h; 434-973-7846; e: ahastoglsi@earthlink.net Review of the Year's Events The Central Virginia Chapter's year, which started in September 2002, ended with the June dinner meeting. We had a good tumout for a pleasant social evening.

The "meeting year" ended with more members than we started with at 65. There are still 22 of you out there in our area who are reluctant warriors or are unable to join for various good reasons. We will welcome you when we resume regular meetings in September. In the meantime, you are welcome to participate in anything we do regardless of your membership status. Our newsletter. Underway, was launched by our Scribe, Steve Hill '74. Great job.

Our speakers this year included Dr. Stephan Pierce, the director of USNA's recently instituted Professional Military Ethics Department who spoke to us in November about the background and reason for the department and it's curriculum. He managed to put to bed some of the

H a m p t o n Roads Chapter CAPT P.K. "Pete" Glasier '62, USN (Ret.) 1105 Glenside Dr; Virginia Beach, VA 23464 h; 757-467-7476; w; 757-340-6700

Richmond Chapter Nelson Rich III '84 8902 Highgate Hill Dr., Chesterileld, VA 23832 w; 804-639-3583; e: njrichiii@COMCAST.net Shenandoah Valley Chapter CAPT George O. Glavis '61, USNR 3446 Browntown Rd.; Front Royal, VA 22630 h; 540-636-3802 e: glavisgo@state.gov

Williamsburg Chapter LtCol James J. Connolly '53, USMC (Ret.) 105 Hermitage Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188 h; 757-229-4510 CAPT Thomas R. Pratt '62, USN (Ret.) 670 Counselor's Way, Williamsburg, VA 23185 h: 757-564-9090; e; trpratt@erols.com The Williamsburg Chapter was privileged to have as its speaker at its 3 June meeting, at the Williamsburg Country Club, RADM Tom Marfiak '66, USN (Ret.). Tom has an impressive list of achievement in both the Navy and scholastic worlds. He noted that the U.S. Naval Institute is an association for Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard professionals and anyone interested in the sea services. He discussed the Naval Institute Proceedings, the Institute's Shipmate, September 2003

professional joumal, describing it as offering a parallel universe to mainstream navy activities and thoughts in which new ideas—even unpopular ideas—could be openly discussed and reviewed. Looking back into the past he noted that early editions of the Naval Institute Proceedings contained many articles, which today would be found in the Division Officer's Guide or other similar How-To publications.

Today, the scope and depth of articles is extensive and focuses on national and intemational issues and the strategic aspects of political and organizational issues and decisions that affect the sea services as well as strictly professional issues.

The digital age is upon us and the Institute has a web site [www.usni.org], which enables one to join the membership, view and order from the Institutes' offering of over 800 publications, enter any of a series of contests, download various products and sign-up for numerous seminars and other professional events. Some 3,000 to 5,000 hits per day are registered against this site.

A serious effort to gain new members amongst Navy's future officers is underway. Plebes are being enrolled in membership to Naval History as a means to expose them to naval traditions and history. First Class are being enrolled in the Proceedings to initiate them in the Navy's fomm for professional growth and expression.

As a recent retiree, RADM Marfiak commented on the change in warfighting in the recent intemational conflicts in which we have engaged. With the sophisticated communications, sensors, and weapons that we now have the volume of information that confronts a commander and the ability to hit the target have greatiy increased as well as the responsibility to make the final judgments that result in the trigger being pulled. The road to command requires much more than technical knowledge. Another initiative of the Institute is to gather oral histories of those people who have been responsible for forming today's Navy. Principles are as important today as ever before and the stories of the people who have successfully completed their careers are expected to highlight many of the key principles on which to continue that growth and success.

At the conclusion of RADM Marfiak's outstanding speech, the Chapter President, LtCol James J. ConnoUy '53, USMC (Ret.), presented him with a copy of WilliamsburgJamestown-Yorktown, America's Historic Triangle. After the meeting, RADM Marfiak spoke with members on a personal basis as captured in this photograph.

WASHINGTON Hanford/Tri-Cities Chapter CAPT Edward Schwier '69, USNA (Ret.) 1196 Brentwood Ave., Richland, WA 99352-8540 h; 509-627-7288; w: 509-372-0176 e: Edward_G_Ed_Schwier@rl.gov; eschwier@charter.net; egschwier@aol.com The Tri-Cities/Hanford 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 and special events. 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 aixange a special gathering. I expect to be out of town the third and fourth week of September attending a business conference and a ship reunion. Looking for someone to host or organize the September gathering. Please call me and we can get the word out to the local crowd.

The fall football schedule shapes up this way.

Air Force-Navy on 4 October, however, it doesn't look like the game will be televised.

Homecoming is on 25 October and the opponent is Delaware. Time to start planning the Annual Navy-Notre Dame (8 November, 11:30 a.m.

PST) and Army-Navy (12 December, 1 p.m.

PST) football parties. Once again, I will offer Jeanie's Castle, a.k.a. Schwier's Homeport, for one or both of the gatherings. I am soliciting input and volunteers for assistance. We want to be sure to invite other service academy or Notre Dame alumni and appropriate third party revelers. For those of you going to the game in Philadelphia, there will be a Washington State alumni tailgate party. More info to follow.

I have been in contact with Kimmy Tomczak, mother of Doug Tomczak '05, and chair for the 2003 All Service Academy Ball hosted by the USNA Parents Club of Washington State. The young men and women from Washington State and Oregon who are attending our nation's service academies will be gathered on the evening of 27 December 2003 at the Grand Hyatt (721 Pine Street) in Seattle to be recognized and honored for their commitment to the highest academic, athletic, and military standards in our country.

There is a price break if you have your reservation in by 10 September. Their web page is www.wausna.org and can be reached through the USNA AA web site (usna.com). Doc Hastings has been invited to attend. Kim indicates that they have a tentative agreement from ADM Tom Hayward (Ret.), former CNO, to be

a guest speaker. ADM Herb Bridge (Ret.) and ADM Bill Newman '61 (Ret.) are attending.

I am going to solicit corporate support from several of the companies that I deal with. If you would like to do so, contact me for additional information. I have a sample letter to send.

Coif—Before 10 September 2003, Cadets and Midshipmen $40, others (over 14 years of age, please) $50, after 10 September 2003, $55 for all.

Checks—Made payable to USNA Parents' Club of WA; mail to Janet Ellinger, 5975 Montblanc PI., NW, Issaquah, WA 98027.

You are always welcome to bring guests, particularly alumni of other service academies, to any of our functions. 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. If you have information for our monthly Chapter newsletter or a suggestion for an event, contact me (Edward_G_Ed_Schwier@rl.gov; eschwier@charter.net; egschwier@aol.com).

Edward Schwier '69 Puget Sound Chapter CDR Robert E. Partrick '62, USNR (Ret.) 2899 South Newell Rd. Camano Island, WA 98282 h: 360-387-9257 e; sounderbob@aoLcom

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WISCONSIN Wisconsin Chapter Guy T. Mascari '69 6619 West Lloyd St., Wauwatosa, 'w h: 414-774-6874; w; 414-778-1400 f; 414-778-1178; e; gtm@mcrpc.org

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LAST CALL Requiescat in Pace "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the moming, we will remember them."

—Laurence Binyon, 1914

Barnes, Francis Stoddard '61 CDR, USN (Ret.) 19 July 2003 Bauer, John Frederick '38 CDR, USN (Ret.) 28 July 2003 Bennett, George Sutherland Jr. '42 * CDR, USN (Ret.) 7 May 2003 Bianchi, Kevin Albert '85 UT, USN 16 July 2003 Boorse, Henry Abraham '26 4 August 2003 Bottoms, John Watson '35 * RADM, USN (Ret.) 1 January 2003 Bowser, Alpha Lyons '32 LtGen, USMC (Ret.) 13 July 2003 Brock, Clarence Columbus Jr. '44 * CAPT, USN (Ret.) 18 June 2003 Burfeind, Henry Frank '37 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 19 July 2003 Cagle, Malcohn Winfield '41 VADM, USN (Ret.) 13 July 2003 Carpenter, Lawrence Adams '63 19 July 2003 Chandler, Donald Emest '47 CDR, USN (Ret.) 20 July 2003 Comisky, Edward Thomas '57 1 July 2003 Corse, Carl Donovan Jr. '59 LCDR, USN (Ret.) 13 July 2003 Crosby, Philip '45 RADM, USN (Ret.) 14 July 2003 DeHority, Charles Mauzy '38 Col, USMC (Ret.) 6 July 2003

Dickson, James Gillespie Jr. '47 * 9 June 2003 Downing, Richard Lee '39 CDR, USN (Ret.) 17 July 2003 Duff, John Jr. '45 CAPT, USNR (Ret.) 9 July 2003 Eshman, Stephen Jeffrey '77 14 July 2003 Evans, Robert Stacy '68 * LCDR, USN (Ret.) 20 May 2003 Frankenberg, Raymond '56 Maj, USAF (Ret.) 14 July 2003 Gardner, James Spray '47 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 21 July 2003 Hall, Warren CoUamore '37 * CAPT, USN (Ret.) 28 June 2003 Hitchcock, Edwin Niles Jr. '43 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 21 July 2003 Kennedy, William Leroy Jr. '63 11 July 2003 Lundgren, Mark David '80 LCDR, USN 23 July 2003 MacGregor, Robert Malcolm '58 LCDR, USN (Ret.) 15 July 2003 Mahoney, Martin Joseph '33 CDR, USNR 14 July 2003 Maraoui, Andre '83 LCDR, USN 3 July 2003 Mays, Albert Taylor '59 12 July 2003 Miller, Joey Alan '83 * 21 April 2003

WALTER FREDERICK RODEE '26

Rear Admiral Walter F. Rodee, USN (Ret.), died in San Pedro, CA, on 1 January 2003 of complications from a stroke. He was 98 years old.

Walt, son of Nona and Fred Rodee, was bom in Milwaukee, WI, on 29 May 1904. He attended schools in Tucson, AZ, before his congressional appointment to the Naval Academy. Walt was a member of the Third Battalion, Sixth Company. As a Midshipman he participated in class baseball, wrestling and track. Walt married Virginia Curran in 1928.

After graduation with the Class of 1926, Walt served on WE.ST VIRGINIA until he had orders to Pensacola, FL, for flight school. Receiving his Wings in 1929, he joined Fighting Squadron Three based on LEXINGTON. He attended the postgraduate school at Annapolis and in 1936, received his master's degree in aeronautical engineering from CalTech. Subsequently, he joined the aircraft carrier, RANGER. In August 1941, Walt assumed command of Scouting Squadron Eight based on HORNET, and one year later became air group commander. He participated in the battles of Midway, Guadalcanal and Santa Cruz and received the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Navy Cross.

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Walt served as executive officer aboard PYBUS and INDEPENDENCE. Later he took command of PUGET SOUND, after which he became Bureau of Aeronautics representative at the Consolidated-Vultee Aircraft Corporation in San Diego. In 1950 he joined the staff of Commander Carrier Division Three as chief of staff and aide. Walt then assumed command of ESSEX during the Korean conflict.

From 1952 to 1954 he was commanding officer. North Island NAS, San Diego, after which he commanded Carrier Division 15. chief of staff and aide to the Commander Naval Forces, Far East until 1957, he then became Commander Naval Forces Continental Air Defense. In 1960 Walt became Commander Fleet Air, San Diego and Commander Naval Air Bases, 11th Naval District. He retired in July 1961. As a civilian, he worked for Air Logistic Corporation in Pasadena, CA, and spent time traveling extensively.

Walt was predeceased by his wife, Virginia, in 1989. He is survived by his children, Mary Metzger, Carolyn Carlson, Sr. Virginia Rodee, RSCJ, Walter Rodee Jr., Donald Rodee, John Rodee, and Catherine Brennan; 21 grandchildren, including William Metzger '80, Thomas Carlson '81, and Thomas Metzger '86; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Services were held on 7 January 2003 at Mai^ Star of the Sea Catholic Church, with military honors and interment at Calvary Cemetery in Los Angeles, CA.

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LAST CALL THADDEUS JOHNSON VAN METRE '30 Rear Admiral Thaddeus J. Van Metre, USN (Ret.), died on 6 June 2003.

He was bom in Anderson, IN, to Thaddeus and Sarah Van Metre on 2 May 1907. He was educated in Indiana public schools. The George Washington University, the Naval Academy, and postgraduate work at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He served in the cruiser DETROIT, battleship PENNSYLVANIA, and

various destroyers in the Atlantic and Pacific, until 1937.

On 20 November 1938, he married Madeliene M. McCormick in Philadelphia, PA, while serving on staff of Commandant Fourth Naval District. He left immediately for two-year tour of duty on Asiatic Station in coastal gunboat TULSA. He and his family were evacuated from Hong Kong in December 1940. Ordered to pre-commissioning detail NORTH CAROLINA, Naval Yard, Brooklyn, NY. During the war, he served in NORTH CAROLINA until October 1944 in various assignments, the last two years as navigator. He received the Bronze Star with Combat Citation. He commanded HILLARY P. JONES and a destroyer squadron in Pacific until wars end.

Postwar duties included the Naval Proving Ground Dahlgren, VA, command of JCENEBEC transporting oil from Persian Gulf to the fleet, Bureau of Naval Personnel, Washington, DC, Chief of Military Assistance Group, Lisbon, Portugal, and staff of CNO Washington, Conmiander Service Squadron Two. He commanded the Norfolk Naval Station until he physically retired in November 1959.

He accepted a position with the Winston-Salem, NC, Chamber of Commerce and moved there in I960. Appointed by the governor to establish the NC Advancement School, he was also appointed by the mayor to chair the Citizens Advisory Committee on Community Development. He served on the boards of Centenary Methodist Chiu^ch, The Retired Officers Association and Rotary Club. After several surgeries, his activities were confined to golf, and supporting his late daughter-in-law's, Madeline, work on the boards of the North Carolina School of the Arts, Winston-Salem Symphony Arts Council, and Ronald McDonald House.

Predeceased by his parents and brother, Rear Admiral Merle Van Metre '25, USN (Ret.), Admiral Van Metre is survived by his son.

Commander R. Brian Van Metre ' 6 1 , USN, (Ret.); grandchildren, Mike, Commander Christopher R. Van Metre, USN, (PCO HARTFORD), Kevin, and Michelle; and eight great-grandchildren and granddogs.

He was a hero to all.

In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to The Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem or the Duke Children's Hospital and Health Center Oncology Center.

The Van Metre Family

ROBERT H A R P E R W E E K S ' 3 2

Rear Admiral Robert H. Weeks, USN (Ret.), who served on cryptology assignments during World War II and retired in 1971 as vice director of the Defense Communications Agency, died of pneumonia on 11 June 2003 at the Arleigh Burke Pavilion in McLean, VA. He was 93 years old. He had settled in Ariington, VA, in the 1950s and moved to the McLean Navy retirement facility two years ago.

Admiral Weeks, a Massachusetts native, was a 1932 graduate of the Naval Academy. He later graduated from the Naval War College.

His early assignments included tours aboard cruisers and submarines.

When the country entered Worid War 11, he was serving on the cryptologic branch of the Navy operations staff in Washington.

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During the war, he held Navy communications security posts in Washington. He also traveled to Britain, where he exchanged American information on Japanese codes for British information on German codes.

He traveled with Franklin D. Roosevelt to Canada for the president's historic meeting with British Prime Minister Winston S. Churchill.

After the war. Admiral Weeks held destroyer and oiler commands. He commanded a destroyer squadron before his 1960 promotion to flag rank.

After that, he commanded a cruiser-destroyer flotilla and held communications posts in the United States and Europe. He served as director of naval communications for three years before becoming Defense Communications Agency's vice director in 1968.

In retirement, he did volunteer work in the Arlington public schools as an English as a second language tutor.

His wife, the former Reina Sigrid Alvord, whom he married in 1934, died in 1994. Survivors included his son, John Alvord Weeks of Silver Spring, MD; daughter, Sigrid Weeks Benson of Gulf Breeze, FL; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. excerpts from the Washington Postâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;16 June 2003 JOHN WATSON BOTTOMS '35 Rear Admiral John W. Bottoms, SC, USN (Ret.), died on 1 January 2003 in Peachtree City, GA. John was bom in Graceville, FL, in July 1911 and lived and attended school there before entering the Naval Academy in 1931. Following graduation, he served a year in the battleship TEXAS in the Pacific before attending the Supply Corps School and transferring to the Supply Corps. After tours in the Asiatic Fleet and shore duty on the West Coast, during which he married Ruth Hill of Santa Barbara, CA, in 1938, he joined supply ship ARCTURUS in the North Atlantic and was serving there when World War II commenced. He then served as supply officer in the cruiser SANTA F E in the Southwest Pacific followed by duty on the staff of ComAirPac until the war ended.

After the war, Johnnie served in a series of supply corps assignments, including aide to AsstSecNav (Supply), supply officer of NAS Pensacola, and commanding officer of the General Stores Supply Office, Philadelphia, and the Military Industrial Supply Agency, Philadelphia, in which billet he was selected to flag rank. Then followed assignments including Contracting officer, Bureau of Naval Weapons, commanding officer, Naval Supply Center, Norfolk, on the staff of Commander Service Force Pacific and as a member of the Joint Logistic Review Board.

He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal in 1968 and a Gold Star in lieu of a second Distinguished Service Medal in 1970. He retired on I July 1970.

John then spent two years as head of the French department at Flint Hill Preparatory School in Fairfax, VA, followed by a year at the University of Nice as a student. The Bottoms family then spent four years in Spain on the Costa del Sol and traveling in Europe before retuming to the United States to settle in Peachtree City, GA. He was active in his church, the Boy Scouts and the Rotary Club for many years, and was a life member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

John is survived by his wife, Ruth Bottoms of Peachtree City, GA; son, John "Jack" Bottoms Jr.; daughters, Carolyn Coe and Christine Niehaus; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held on 4 January 2003 at St. Andrews in the Pines Episcopal Church in Peachtree City and he was interred in their Resurrection Garden.

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LAST CALL JAMES HARVEY BROWN '35 Captain James H. Brown, USN (Ret.), died on 10 June in his hometown of Louisburg, NC. Jim was bom in December 1912, and raised in Chamberlain, SD, where he attended high school. Following a year at Yankton College, he entered the Naval Academy and graduated with the Class of 1935. His pre-war sea service included tours in ASTORIA ( C A - 3 4 ) and REUBEN JAMES (DD-245) on the West Coast and in AUGUSTA ( C A - 3 1 ) in the Asiatic Reet

until 1940.

On 7 December 1941, Jim was the senior officer onboard SHAW ( D D - 3 7 3 ) when it was destroyed by Japanese bombs while in a floating drydock. Next followed a tour as executive officer in ABNER READ (DD-526), which struck a mine during the Kiska Invasion in August 1943. In May 1944, Jim assumed command of AMMEN (DD-527) and participated in numerous engagements in New Guinea, at Leyte Gulf, and in Okinawa. The ship was severely damaged in Leyte Gulf and retumed to the United States for rebuilding. In the Okinawa operation he received the Naval Unit Commendation for extraordinary heroism in action against the enemy. During his tour in AMMEN, Jim received the Navy Cross, Silver Star Medal, and Legion of Merit.

Following World War H, Jim's duty assignments included tours at the Naval Academy and the Naval War College, both as a student and as an instmctor, as executive officer of HUNTINGTON ( C L - 1 0 7 ) , commanding officer of MONTROSS (APA-212), and Commander Destroyer Squadron 15 in the Pacific. In June 1960 he reported for duty as Chief of Staff in Guantanamo Bay and was so serving during the Bay of Pigs affair.

Jim retired on 1 July 1961, and after attaining a master's degree in mathematics at Duke University, he became a professor of mathematics at Louisburg College. He retired for the second time in 1978, and settled in Louisburg, NC. He was active in Boy Scouts, his church, and the American Heart Association (in which he was awarded its Meritorious Service Medal). He was a member of the Louisburg Rotary Club for 40 years and was a longtime member of the Naval Institute.

Jim was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Ann Eslinger Brown.

Survivors include his daughter, Ann Alice Elizabeth Brown; son, Matthew A. Brown; and brother. Judge Gerald Brown.

Funeral services were held at the United Methodist Church and he was interred in Lancaster Memorial Park.

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W A R R E N COLLAMORE H A L L ' 3 7

Captain Warren C. Hall, USN (Ret.), died on 28 June 2003.

Captain Hall was bom on 12 January 1914 in Newark, NJ. A 1937 graduate of the Naval Academy, he served with distinction in the submarine service during World War II as executive officer of SPOT and commanding officer of SEA OWL. Subsequent tours of duty included executive officer of the Training Devices Center in New York, Chief of Staff at the Naval Academy and commanding officer of NITRO. His last tour was as commanding officer of the U.S. Naval Weapons Station in Seal Beach, CA, from which he retired in 1966.

He was awarded the Legion of Merit, two Silver Stars, and two Bronze Stars among other decorations.

Following his retirement, he lived in Long Beach, CA, and worked in private industry supporting submarine research, formed a diving services company and an electric car company.

Captain Hall married the former Barbara Ann Stark Breeden of Los Angeles, CA, in 1939. After the death of his beloved Barbara, he married 162

Edith Smith, a long-time family friend, in 1981 and moved to Rosemead, CA. They enjoyed family and travel until her death in 2001.

Captain Hall is survived by his children, Carole WTiitehill of Merced, CA, Louise Kreiner (Charles) of Buffalo, NY, and Douglas Hall (Janene Cooper) of Coming, NY. He is also survived by his beloved cousin. Peg Metzger of Buffalo, NY; and grandchildren, Wendy Cook (James), Bob Whitehill (Ingrid Happoldt), Chas and Lauren Kreiner, Emily, Katherine, and Anna Hall; and two great-grandsons.

A celebration of his life service will be held in Buffalo, NY. Remembrances in memory of Captain Hall may be made to the Naval Academy Foundation, RO. Box 64740, Baltimore, MD 21264-4740.

The Hall Family

WiLTON G E O R G E B O U R L A N D ' 3 8

Commander Wilton G. Bouriand, USNR (Ret.), died on 23 May 2003 of cancer at Manor Care Nursing Center in Hemet, CA. He was 87 years old.

He was bom in Clarendon, TX, on 24 May 1915. He entered the Naval Academy in 1934, and graduated with the Class of 1938. George was the Fourth Company Commander, second and third sets. Upon graduation, he was ordered to the cruiser PENSACOLA. At the end of two

years, he learned that failing eyes dashed his hopes of a submarine career. He attended Supply Corps School, and then had duty at Navy Yard Pearl Harbor, where he became a Pearl Harbor Survivor, the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts, and the Navy Ships Store Office, New York. He resigned in 1946, joined the Reserves and retired as a commander in 1960.

After retirement, he engaged in a variety of business ventures in Guam, finally retiring in 1983 as the general insurance agent for Guam and the Far East for United of Omaha. George served on the Air Force Association's Civilian Advisory Council and co-founded a chapter of the Guam Arc Light Memorial at Andersen Air Force Base, for which he received an Air Force Civilian Award. He also was a member of the Guam Navy League, the USO board of directors. Rotary Intemational, the Masonic Lodge, and the Shriners.

Subsequently, George retumed to Northem Califomia where he served as record keeper for the 27 members of the Class of '38. By 1993, he had moved to Guadalajara, Mexico, then to Seattle, WA, and finally in 2001 to Hemet, CA. He is survived by a daughter, Brooke Young of Woodland, CA; son, Joseph of Temecula, CA; stepson, Wid Slick of New Mexico; two stepdaughters, Anne Shelton and Susan Levanas, both of Texas; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were held on 22 June 2003 at Clarendon Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon, TX. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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R O B E R T GREGORY B I L L ' 4 0

Commander Robert G. "Greg" Bill, USN (Ret.), died on 29 May 2003 in Boynton Beach, FL. Bom in Connecticut on 25 May 1917, Greg graduated with the Naval Academy Class of 1940. His first duty was in OKLAHOMA, and he survived the sinking of the ship at Pearl Harbor.

Other sea duty tours included SOUTH DAKOTA, ENTERPRISE, BOSTON, and a tour in destroyers,

which led later to command of JOHN R . PIERCE. In 1943, Greg went to the Naval Postgraduate Shipmate, September 2003

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Greg retired on 1 January 1961 and lived in New Haven, CT, and later in Ocean Ridge, FL. Siu'vivors include his wife, Jacoba; sons, Robert Gregoiy Jr. and Mark John; daughters, Stacia and Mary Jo; and several grandchildren, including Midshipman 2/C Christopher Bill '05.

The funeral was held in St. Andrew's Chapel at the Naval Academy on 24 June 2003, followed by inurnment in the USNA Columbarium.

George was an avid golfer and tennis player and a member of the Tanoan Country Club and the Tennis Club of Albuquerque for many years. He was a member and lay reader at Sangre De Cristo Catholic Church.

George is survived by his wife, Polly Bennett; three daughters, Margaret Lewis, Barbaia Ritchie, and Mary Anderson; two sons, George S. Bennett III and Donald Bennett; ten grandchildren; and one greatgrandson. He is also survived by his brother, Charles Richard Bennett.

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School at the National Cathedral, and was a member of the Naval Academy Class of 1940, jm^^ but did not graduate. He completed his educa> . tion at West Virginia University.

0 Doug received his commission in the Naval Civil Engineering Corps at the beginning of World War El, served in Alaska, Japan and the South Pacific, and at NATO Headquarters in England. He retired after 26 years of active duty.

In his career after the Navy, Doug worked in education with Virginia's off-campus engineering program for Virginia Tech in Richmond.

Survivors include his wife, Doris Phillips of Williamsburg, VA; daughter, Claire Phillips Butler of Richmond, VA; sons, Douglas W. Phillips Jr. of Roanoke, VA, Thomas M. Phillips of Williamsburg, VA, and Randolph B. Phillips of Richmond, VA; and eight grandchildren, Valeria Butler, Matthew Butler, Cynthia Phillips, Kathryn Phillips, Rachel Phillips, Sarah Davis, Rosie Phillips, and Charlotte Phillips.

The funeral was at Bmton Parish Church, and burial was in the church yard on 22 May 2003.

GEORGE SUTHERLAND JR. in '42 his memory be made to the The family suggests BENNETT that donations Commander George S.Square, Bennett, USN (Ret.), Alzheimer's Association, 161-B John Jefferson Williamsburg, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, died VA 23185. unexpectedly on Wednesday, 7 May 2003.

George was bom on 25 April 1920 in Almirante, Panama. He graduated from the Thatcher School and from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1942 in December 1941.

George served in the elite submarine service, where he received a commendation from ComSubPac for outstanding ability and leadership. His combat decorations include the Silver Star Medal and a SecNav Commendation. After serving as commanding officer of SEA FOX, he served as planning assistant for the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. George retired from the naval service in 1962 and moved to Albuquerque, NM, where he was employed at the Sandia National Laboratory until 1983.

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"Hank" Bickel passed away on 16 October 2002. He had a stroke on 11 October 2002, one day after celebrating his 81st birthday.

Hank was bom on 10 October 1921 in Massillon, OH. He was a member of the Naval Academy Class of 1944 and served in the Pacific in mine and bomb disposal. In July 1954 he received his discharge from the Naval Reserve.

Hank graduated from Ohio State University and went to work with Johnson Controls of Milwaukee, WI, in 1947 as a mechanical engineer. He became manager of the Seattie, WA, office. Transferred to Tokyo, Japan, in 1971 to take charge of a new joint venture with the Japanese. In 1977 he became manager of the Miami, FL, office and retired to the Florida Keys in 1981. In 1984, the Bickels retiimed to the Pacific Northwest and settled in La Conner, WA. Hank is survived by his wife of 51 years, Maijorie Bickel.

No services were held.

CLARENCE COLUMBUS BROCK JR. '44

Captain Clarence "C.C." Brock, USN (Ret.), passed away on 18 June 2003 at his residence in Ft. Belvoir, VA, after a short battle with cancer.

He was 81 years old.

Bom in Bristol, VA, Captain Brock graduated with the Naval Academy Class of 1944. Most .'''^^^••QipSPBBr of C.C.'s naval career was spent in submarines Ig^L^II^ at sea, ending as a Commander Submarine ^ ^ B ^ ^ wfajK Squadron Eight; and financial jobs ashore, the H^^ft r B ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ k last of which was managing the Navy's budgetB H B H ^ ^ ^ H k ary affairs as the Chief of Naval Operations Budget Officer. He made five war patrols in HARDER and MUSKALLUNGE earning seven Battle Stars for his Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal and a Star for the Presidential Unit Citation awarded to HARDER, which was lost during the war.

For his outstanding work effort on restmcturing the Navy's Fiscal Management Division, C.C. received the Legion of Merit from the Secretary of the Navy. He also received the Meritorious Service Medal for his role in improving submarine maintenance procedures, greatly enhancing the readiness of attack submarines, and as the on-scene commander of the SCORPION search forces when it was lost in 1968 off of the Azores.

After retiring from the Navy in Alexandria, C.C. began his own public accounting firm in 1972 and was influential in many civic activities.

Known for his record of honesty, integrity, and forthright expression of views, he served on numerous city committees, Rotary Club Intemational, the Mount Vemon Genealogy Society and the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce of which he was president in 1981. He was the recipient of the Alexandria George Washington Leadership Medal. In his spare time, C.C. spent many happy hours cmising the Chesapeake in his sailboat.

C.C. devoted the last years of his life to caring for his beloved wife of 60 years, Betty Carter Brock, who resides at the Belvoir Woods Nursing

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L A S T CALLX. Center in Alexandria, VA. He is also survived by two married daughters, Leslie E. Brock-Evers of Budapest, Hungary, and Alison B. Cinelli of Lake Forest, IL; one grandchild; and one great-grandchild.

A service of worship and remembrance was held on Wednesday, 25 June 2003 at George Washington's River Farm in Alexandria, VA. Memorial donations may be made to the Alexandria Rotary Foundation, PO. Box 20271, Alexandria, VA 22320 or the Naval Academy Foundation, 291 Wood Rd., Annapolis, MD 21402-5068.

BRUCE EDMOND GLENDINNING '44

Commander Bmce E. Glendinning, USN (Ret.), died on 14 June 2003 in Virginia Beach General Hospital, Virginia Beach, VA. Bom in Rahway, NJ, on 7 March 1921, he graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1944. He served in the Pacific Theater aboard ANDERSON (DD-411). He graduated from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1953. He had command of CONY (DDE-508) from 1958 to 1960 and retired in 1963.

After retirement from the Navy, he was employed by Glendinning Companies in

Clif Duncan met the love of his life, Rosemary Fleming, when he was in flight school in Pensacola, FL. Rosemary, an energetic community leader in the fields of dramatic arts, libraries and museums, survives him, as do their four children, Melissa Duncan of Sierra Madre, CA, Babette Wilson of Derry, NH, Robert Clifton Duncan Jr. of Austin, TX, and Scott Duncan of Los Angeles, CA; and three grandchildren, Scott Keeney, Miles Clifton Duncan, and Elena Duncan, all of Los Angeles, CA. Duncan was a member of the National Academy of Engineering. He received the Legion of Merit from the United States Armed Forces, NASA's Exceptional Service Medal, and the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. But his greatest source of pride was his wife and his family, whom he touched and inspired with his generosity of spirit and his grace.

Clif Duncan was buried at Arlington National Cemetery on 1 July 2003. A memorial service was held at the Fourth Presbyterian Church of Bethesda, MD. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the National Parkinson's Foundation or to the Boy Scouts of America.

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Commander Ward G. Byington died of cancer on 10 June 2003 in Virginia Beach, VA. Westport, CT, until 1974.

Ward was bom on 2 March 1923 in Naples, Italy, where his father was serving as U.S. Commander Glendinning is survived by his wife of 56 years, Crissie Consul General with the U.S. Foreign Service.

C. Glendinning; two daughters, Carol G. Geis and her husband, Philip of His parents were Homer Morrison Byington and Cincinnati, OH, and Gail Glendinning and her husband, Henry Band of Jeanette Gregory Byington.

Fremont, CA; son, Alan Glendinning and his wife, Meg Gerstner of Los Altos Hills, CA; two grandchildren, Sarah and Reyer Band of Fremont Tutors taught Ward at home during his early CA; a brother, Ralph Glendinning of Hobe Sound, FL; and a sister, Ailene school years while the family lived in Europe.

Dyer of Quilcine, WA. He entered Lower Canada College, a boy's Graveside services were held at Arlington National Cemetery on 15 school in Montreal, Canada, at age 12 when July 2003. his father was posted in that country as U.S. Consul General. He excelled in sports there, winning trophies in In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart skiing, tennis, and swimming. He also played the position of quarterback Association or the American Cancer Society.

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Ward attended McGill University in Montreal for two years as a premed student. He was a member of Delta Upsilon fratemity and was ROBERT CLIFTON DUNCAN '46 quarterback for the football team at McGill.

Commander Robert C. Duncan, USN (Ret.), He entered the Naval Academy in June 1943 with a congressional died from complications related to Parkinson's appointment from New York State. He graduated in June 1946 with the disease in Altadena, CA, on 17 May 2003. He Class of 1947, a member of the Third Company. was 79 years old.

Upon graduation Ward chose the surface Navy and reported to FiSKE A native of Beavercreek, OH, "Clif Duncan (DD-842). Following were tours on LITTLE ROCK (CL-92) and LST-912; won a nomination to the Naval Academy in the faculty at U.S. Naval Academy in the department of marine engineer1941, where he was a battalion commander and ing; executive officer on FORMOE (DE-509); staff at ComPhibLant played varsity baseball. Upon graduation, (Plans); Fleet Training Group Pacific; commanding officer GRASP Duncan served on BREMERTON in the occupation (ARS-24); officer in charge, U.S. Naval Advisory Group, Chinhae, Korea; forces of Japan and China. He became a naval commanding officer TUTUILA ( A R G - 4 ) on tour in Vietnam; ACQS, aviator in 1948 and served on the Navy's first Personnel, ComServLant Staff. atomic weapons squadron.

Ward met is lovely wife, Ouida, while she held the position of county Duncan received a master's degree in engineering from the Naval cooperative agent for the Department of Agriculture, Escambia County, Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, and eamed his Ph.D. in aeronauti- FL. They were married in Pensacola in 1950. cal engineering from MIT. In 1964, Duncan became director of the guidHe retired on 1 September 1969, and entered the worid of business ance and control division of the NASA Manned Spacecraft Center in when he purchased Bonanza restaurant franchises in Norfolk and Houston, TX. Duncan was responsible for the guidance and control Portsmouth, VA. He applied the management skills he had leamed in the systems for the Apollo spacecraft, the first to take man to the moon.

Navy and ran a smooth and successful operation.

His wife, Ouida; son. Ward Jr.; daughters, Ouida Bixon, Summer In 1968, Duncan joined Polaroid Corporation as program manager for Koetting, and Shelley Byington; and eight grandchildren, survive Ward. the revolutionary SX-70 instant camera, and then served as vice president Memorial services were conducted on 24 June 2003 in the St. Andrews for engineering. In 1985, Duncan retumed to the Pentagon, where he was Chapel at the Naval Academy. Inurnment followed at the USNA Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Technology, Director of Columbarium. the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Director of Defense Research and Engineering, and Director of Operational Test and The Byington Famil Evaluation during the Reagan and first Bush administrations.

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LAST CALL JAMES GILLESPIE DICKSON JR. '47 Dr. James G. Dickson Jr. died on 9 June 2003 at his home in Portland, ME, after an extended illness.

Jim Dickson (a great many Classmates knew him best as "Bird") was bom in Newport News, VA, on 3 December 1925. He was educated in schools everywhere as his father, a Medical Corps officer in the Navy, moved to various duty stations. He graduated in 1943 from the Sevem School in Sevema Park, MD, and was appointed to the Academy fi-om North Carolina.

Classmates will long remember his performance as "Hector the Spectre" at the No Mo' Rivers show upon graduation in 1946, though he might have preferred to be recalled for his outstanding rowing—and pushball—skills!

Upon graduation with the Seventh Company, Jim served in destroyers for a short while, and attended Sub School at New London, CT, as soon as possible. He served in several sea billets and had qualified for submarine command when he resigned in 1955 to become a physician.

He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania's Medical School in 1960, and his residency in anesthesiology lengthened into a ten-year stay in that university's School of Environmental Medicine; he left it in 1970 as its assistant director.

He subsequently practiced as a clinical anesthesiologist at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, at die Millville Hospital in Millville, NJ, and at Boston University Medical Center, where he retired in 1995 to cope with his own deteriorating health.

Though beset by countless physical problems, including cancer, he maintained a lively interest in the world about him and a witty outlook on its foibles. He participated in a dual parachute jump in 1999, and if he had been allowed to do so, would probably have done it solo. He continued to read, observe, and comment on everything, while reveling, among other things, in the fact that his son participated in three St. John's croquet victories over Navy in their annual confrontations!

Jim is survived by his wife of 27 years, Nancy Strable Dickson; daughter, Linda Dickson Bart; sons, Robert P. and James L. Dickson; and one grandson. His marriage to the late Viola Cook Dickson ended in divorce; and he was predeceased by a son, David.

His ashes were inumed with military honors at the Naval Academy Columbarium on 23 June 2003.

Chet Shaddeau '47

THOMAS E D W A R D F O R T S O N ' 4 7

Captain Thomas E. Fortson, USN (Ret.), died of cancer on 23 March 2003 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. Tom Fortson was bom in Athens, GA, the son of Nelly Phinizy Fortson and Rear Admiral Robert M. Fortson '15, USNR (Ret.). He attended the Marion Military Institute in Marion, AL, and was appointed to the Naval Academy from Florida. Outstanding on the horizontal bars, he was captain of the gymnastics team. He graduated with the Ninth Company in June 1946.

Tom first served in GEORGE K . MACKENZIE

(DD-836), and then in 1949 went to EPCS1426 until 1951, thence to RUSHMORE (LSD-14). This was followed by a tour as a seamanship instmctor at the Naval Academy, and assignment in 1954 to the Regulus Missile Program. In 1957 he became missile officer of MACON (CA-123), and in 1958 married the former Patricia Thomas of Cambridge, MD.

His duty as XO of SOLEY (DD-707), a tour as instmctor in nuclear weapons, and a year at the Armed Forces Staff College prepared him for the job of weapons officer in CANBERRA ( C A G - 2 ) , and for one of the most unusual commands of his or anybody else's career. He reported in 1963 as CO of BIDDLE ( D D G - 5 ) only to have the ship's name summarily changed to CLAUDE V. RICKETTS ( D D G - 5 ) — a n d then to have RICKETTS assigned to

demonstrate NATO's mixed manning concept. His officers and crew were a mix of personnel from the U.S., U.K., Greece, Italy, Germany, and the Netherlands. He retumed ashore for three years at OpNav in weapons development, then commanded SACRAMENTO ( A O E - 1 ) in Vietnam waters from 1969 to 1970. He attended the Air War College 1970 to 1971, retumed as Op36B, heading Fleet Modemization Programs in OpNav for four years before retiring in 1975. He received the Legion of Merit for his work in RICKETTS, and the Bronze Star for his actions in SACRAMENTO. Retuming to his boyhood home, near Jacksonville, FL, he became a marine surveyor, a chief of volunteer firemen, a dedicated member of St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, and a tireless fighter for ecologic restoration of the lower St. John's river basin.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Patricia; daughter, Patricia Fortson Harris; sons, Robert and Thomas; and seven grandchildren.

Tom was buried with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on 30 April 2003.

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PETER CHARLES KOCHIS '47

Commander Peter C. Kochis, USN (Ret.), died of a stroke on 16 May 2003 at West Covina, CA. Pete Kochis was bom in Erie, PA, on 26 November 1922, and received a Congressional appointment from that state to the Naval Academy. He graduated with the 14th Company in June 1946.

Serving first in DULUTH ( C L - 8 7 ) , in 1948 he

became officer-in-charge of the Fleet Camera Party Detachment at Yokosuka, and in 1949 married the former Yolanda Lopez of Erie, PA. In 1951 he went to EATON (DDE-510), and in 1953 retumed ashore with the NROTC program at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. Back to sea in 1955, he became XO of WAHKIAKUM COUNTY

(LST-1162), then attended the Naval Postgraduate School at Monterey, CA, and eamed a BSEE in 1960. Service as XO of WILTSIE (DD-716) in 1961 was immediately followed by command of that ship in 1962 and 1963, when he became staff operations officer for ComCmDesRot 11. In 1965 he became the director of training at the Heet ASW School in San Diego, CA, and in 1967 retired from active duty.

Pete, "Yola," and the eight children established a permanent home in West Covina in 1969, where he joined Honeywell Marine Systems. Their son, Peter, was killed in a light aircraft crash in 1971.

In 1973, Pete, pursuing a longtime interest, eamed a master's in environmental engineering from USC, and left Honeywell to open his own business in the fields of geothermal and solar energy. In 1976, he was appointed area manager for Solar Engineering Co., a large, established firm in the same field, with which he continued until 1988.

Pete was an active member of the Lions Club of West Covina, and served the local govemment both as planning commissioner and on numerous committees through the years.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Yolanda; and by seven children, John, Laura, Mary, Rita, Philip, Lillian, and Robert.

A funeral Mass was said at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Covina, CA, on 21 May 2003.

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Captain George Maragos, USN (Ret.), died on 5 June 2003 at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, after a stroke.

George was bom in St. Louis, MO, on 19 May 1924, was appointed from that state, and joined the Naval Academy Class of 1947 in 1943. His academic career was foreshadowed by his standing first in the Class for Plebe Year; then he was second for Youngster Year, and slipping to sixth place for First Class Year, stood third overall for the total three-year wartime course. He graduated with distinction, a member of the 20tii Company, in 1946.

George served in PORTSMOUTH (CL-102), HOUSTON (CL-81), and SAIPAN (CVL-48) before opting for Engineering Duty only (1410), and eamed a BSEE in electronics engineering at MIT in 1949.

He served in the office of the Superintendent of Shipbuilding (Submarines) at Portsmouth (NH) Naval Shipyard, from 1950 to 1952, and on the staff of the Commander Atiantic Reserve Fleet from 1952 to 1954.

He married Aliki Economou in Portsmouth in 1954, then served two years at BuShips before retuming to submarine shipbuilding supervision at Groton, CT, from 1956 to 1960, and was a science instmctor at the Academy through 1962.

From 1962 through 1969, he served at BuShips and at the Naval Research Laboratory in Missile System design and in the provision of engineering services. He then became technical director of the SPRUANCE (DD-963) project, and stayed involved with that program until his retirement from active duty in 1976. His decorations included the Navy Commendation Medal.

George joined up in July 1976 as the 18th employee with the newly formed Advanced Technology, Inc., where he distinguished himself for the next 13 years as their management group's deputy for Aegis matters, and as the highly successful project manager of their Aegis contracts.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Aliki; brother, John Maragos; daughter. Dr. Valerie Maragos, of Chicago, EL; son. Dr. William Maragos, of Lexington, KY; and four grandchildren.

He was a founding member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church of Bethesda, MD, where funeral rites were held on 9 June 2003. He will be interred with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery on 6 October 2003.

Next followed a two-year tour at the Aviation Stores Office in Philadelphia, PA, then a year on the staff of ComServRon Three, and back to Philadelphia from 1953 to 1955 as fiscal officer. 1955 and 1956 were a "back-to-school" era, as he attended Westinghouse's Jet Maintenance School in Pennsylvania and then IBM's executive course in computers at Endicott, NY. In late 1956 he became supply officer of NORFOLK (DL-1) and in 1958 resigned to retum to civilian life.

Always greatly interested in foreign affairs and history, he eamed a master's degree in international affairs from the University of Pennsylvania, traveled with his growing family to Japan on a Ford Foundation grant in 1961-1963 for research in connection with his subsequent dissertation on Japanese foreign economic policy, and received his Ph.D. from Penn in 1964. He joined the Westinghouse Advanced Studies Group in 1966, and became manager for U.S. National Security Policy studies. From 1970 on he taught, wrote, and published, bodi in the U.S. and Canada, on subjects as widely varied as Asian politics. National Security Policy, and student protest and unrest, and wrote and published several books of poetry. During recent years, he became more and more engrossed in poetry, and directed and guided a poetry study group in his hometown of Newton, MA. Predeceased by his wife, the former Lloyd Wolfe, he is survived by four daughters, Mary Elizabeth, Susan Lloyd, Nancy Eileen, and Tracy Ann; and by one son, James F. McGarry HI. Chet Shaddeau '47 CONRAD JACOB RENNER JR. '47

Lieutenant Commander Conrad J. Renner, USNR (Ret.), died on 15 June 2002 at Dover, NH. Jack Renner was bom in Minneapolis, MN, on 12 May 1924, and received his congressional appointment to the Naval Academy from New York. He graduated with the Second Company in June 1946.

His first duty was in FARGO (CL-106), followed by tours in PCC-1169 and PCE-896 based in Guam, from 1947 to 1949. Following Electronics School at Treasure Island, CA, in 1949, he served as communications officer in GEN. WM. MITCHELL (TAP114), where he met his future wife. Shirley Woodworth, from Kittery, ME, was the junior Navy nurse on board the transport. They were married Chet Shaddeau '47 in 1951 at NAS Alameda.

He subsequently served in MCCAFFREY ( D D E - 8 6 0 ) from 1951 to 1953, as an instmctor at OCS Newport, RI, from 1953 to 1955, in SALEM (CA-139) from 1955 to 1957, and as XO of PILLSBURY (DER-133) from JAMES FREDERICK MCGARRY JR. '47 1957 to 1959, when he resigned, took a Reserve commission, and Dr. James F. McGarry, Ph.D., died in retumed to civilian life.

Newton, MA, in March of 2003.

After a short stay in Florida, he and Shirley moved to Dover, NH, Jim McGarry was bom on 13 Febmary where he commenced what became a 30-year second career teaching 1926, in Boston, MA, and received his congresmathematics at Dover High School. During his tenure, he also coached sional appointment to the Naval Academy from the ski team, advised the Key Club and the math team, and was a familthat state. He graduated in 1946 as a member of iar sight at the ticket booths at many sporting events, both for the high the Fourth Company. school and for the University of New Hampshire. In 1990 he retired from After a brief "waiting" tour at the Academy the Dover School System to enjoy the seacoast life that he so loved. after graduation, Jim attended the supply offiHe is survived, in addition to Shiriey, his wife of 51 years, by a son, cer's course at Bayonne in 1946 and received a Christopher J. Renner of Dover, DE; and by a daughter. Captain Carol J. short exposure to aviation supply at NATTC, McDevitt, USNR (Ret.), of Fairfax, VA; and by four grandchildren. He JAX, then served a year in RANDOLPH (CV-15) was predeceased by his brother. Colonel William D. Renner, USAF as stores officer. In 1948 he became disbursing officer of DES MOINES (Ret.); and by his sister, Joyce Stolze.

(CA-134) and in 1949 went ashore as supply officer of NAS Atiantic City, Jack was buried with military honors on 19 June 2002, at Pine Hill NJ, for a year.

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LAST CALL ROBERT EUGENE SCHWARTZ '47

Lieutenant Robert E. Schwartz, USNR (Ret.), died of congestive heart failure at St. Louis, MO, on 18 May 2003.

Bob was bom in St. Louis on 15 July 1923, and was educated in that city. He enrolled in the Naval Reserve during his senior year at Roosevelt High School, and after graduation won his appointment thm NAPS, entering in June of 1943.

His Naval Academy career was outstanding.

He graduated just a notch short of "starring" academically for the three years, was enormously popular with his Classsmates, was on the varsity gym squad, and commanded the 15th Company at graduation; but it was his artistic contributions that stand out. He was the contributor of literally hundreds of cartoons for The Log, Lucky Bag, and the Trident calendar; helped design the Class crest and was editor of the Trident calendar; and contributed liberally to every artistic endeavor available. The painting accompanying this obituary is his own 1989 self-portrait.

Bob joined VALLEY FORGE (CV-45) upon graduation, paused only long enough to marry his OAO, Betty Stout, in 1946, and took off on a threeyear tour that included a world cmise. At the end of the tour, he was main propulsion assistant engineer. He retumed to civilian life long enough to join Wagner Electric's R&D division before Korean recall, and served as CO of BARBET (AMS-41) until 1953. He acquired master's degree at St. Louis University, lecnired in math and engineering astrodynamics, and joined McDonnell-Douglas asfronautics division, where he remained until 1985.

In retirement, he plunged into enjoyment of his art, producing dozens of oils, including portraits, "just to keep out of mischief," he said.

Classmates will remember a certain amount of mischief, however, in the cartoons of our most famous 15th Company Classmate, which he provided for our 25th and 50th Reunions, and of others in the political world. He was an active member of the South County Art Association, cultivated Bonsai trees, traveled, and leamed to flyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;both for real and with RC model planes.

Bob is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty; sons, Barry and William; daughters, Rebecca and Barbara; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and his brothers, James and Herbert.

Memorial services were held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in St. Louis on 21 May 2003.

Chet Shaddeau '47 JOHN KEITH THOMAS '51

Captain John K. "Jake" Thomas, USN (Ret.), died on Friday, 13 June 2003 after years of valiant stmggle with leukemia.

Jake was bom to the Reverend Frank P. and Esther K. Thomas in Piqua, OH, on 5 December 1927. At the age of three, his family moved to Greeneville, OH, where Jake lived until enlisting in the Navy on 21 Febmary 1946. While serving as a quartermaster in ASTORIA, Jake leamed of the Naval Academy Preparatory School, applied, was accepted, passed the Naval Academy entrance exams, and entered the Academy.

Following graduation with the Class of 1951, Jake married Kathryn Ann Frey, the daughter of Elizabeth and Austin R. Frey, head of the department of physics and electronics at the Naval Postgraduate School.

Jake went through flight training and received his Wings in November 1952. This was followed by a tour with VS-31 in Quonset Pont, RI. From there, he went to the Naval Postgraduate School, followed by a tour in Hawaii with Fleet Intelligence Center, Pacific. A squadron tour in San Shipmate, September 2003

Diego, CA, with VS-38 was followed with a tour in program management in the Naval Air Systems Command. Jake served the second time around with VS-38 as its XO/CO. From there he went to the staff of Commander Fleet Air Wings, San Diego. A sea tour as executive officer in TICONDEROGA followed before retuming to Washington as deputy program manager for the S-3 A. Jake left 18 months later to take over as commanding officer of INCHON (LPH-12).

Jake's tour at the helm of INCHON was highly successful. The ship won the Big "E" and numerous departmental awards twice, the Admiral Flatley Flight Safety Award twice and the Marjorie Sterrett Battieship Fund Award. INCHON'S helicopters swept mines in Haiphong Harbor and in the Suez Canal and was the first LPH to circumnavigate the globe.

Following INCHON, Jake became the program manager for the LAMPS MK ni program. His twilight tour was as commanding officer of the Naval Station in Long Beach, CA. Jake retired on 1 December 1980, having served in the Navy for nearly 35 years.

Jake and Kathy retired in San Diego County near Ramona. Jake last worked as a product support manager for Teledyne Ryan Electronics.

Jake is survived by his wife, Kathy; five children, Karen, Linda, Michael, Kristen, and Laura; and numerous grandchildren.

ROBERT PATRICK MCDONALD '52

Captain Robert R McDonald, USN (Ret.), died of a stroke on 25 May 2003. He was 75 years old.

A native of Monte Vista, CO, "Pat" attended Colorado State University for two years prior to receiving an appointment to the Naval Academy. He was member of the First Company during his Academy years. He had a tmly outstanding career as a Midshipman. He was selected as brigade captain, was a varsity football standout at defensive end, was named All-American on the lacrosse team, and in his spare time managed to wear stars all four years.

Pat's first assignment was on destroyers in the Pacific and the Korean Theater. He was an early selectee in the nuclear powered submarine program, and after he completed training, served as the reactor officer on TRITON, the world's largest submarine, during its submerged circumnavigation of the globe. Subsequent assignments included duty on a number of nuclear submarines, and later command of a number of submarines.

He also had a tour in the Pentagon, and was commander of a nuclear submarine squadron. Pat retired as a captain after 26 years of outstanding service.

He received a degree in intemational relations from The George Washington University, and was graduate of the National War College.

In civilian life, he continued work in the nuclear power field serving as executive vice president of both the Alabama Power Company and the Georgia Power Company. He later became the president and CEO of the Southem Nuclear Company, and upon his second retirement became director of the Advanced Reactor Corporation.

Pat is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patty; their daughter, Patty Lee; and two sisters.

A private service for Pat was held in Birmingham, AL, on Memorial Day 2003.

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GOTTEN (DD-669) completing a Sixth Fleet deployment. Following his shipboard duty. Bob was transferred to the Naval Ordnance Supply Former Arkansas Governor, Frank White, Office, Mechanicsburg, PA. Leaving the Navy shortly after this. Bob 69, died of a heart attack in Little Rock, eamed a master of arts graduate degree in math education from The Arkansas, Wednesday, 21 May 2003.

Frank was bom on 4 June 1933 in Texarkana, George Washington University and a master of education graduate degree in math supervision from the University of Georgia and pursued a 29-year TX. He graduated from high school at New Mexico Military Institute, Roswell, NM, 1951, career in math education in the Arlington County Public School system.

Upon retirement, Bob exploited his abundant compassionate nature to attended Texas A&M 1951-1952, and entered become very active in various volunteer and charitable efforts, including the Naval Academy in June 1952 as a member becoming a youth soccer referee, and a worker for the Fairfax INOVA of Twelfth Company. After graduating with the Blood Donor Services, Meals-On-Wheels, and the Nature Conservancy Class of 1956, Frank was commissioned in the He and his wife, Ardis, moved from Reston, VA, where they were longAir Force, attended pilot training, and flew time residents, to Orkney Springs, VA, where they became active volunC-130s. He flew members of the 101st Airbome teers for Shrine Mont, an Episcopal retreat and conference center of the to Little Rock to enforce the 1957 integration, and flew troops to the Diocese of Virginia located there.

Congo in 1960.

In addition to Ardis, his wife of 44 and a half years. Bob is survived by He resigned his commission in 1961 and began a banking career in his son, Jonathan of Berryville, VA; daughters, Megan Maslouhi of Little Rock, AR, with Merrill Lynch and Commercial National Bank. In Reston, VA, and Suzanne Houtz of Manassas, VA; three grandchildren; 1975, Frank was appointed to the govemor's cabinet as director of the and three brothers, Donald of Nassau, DE, who also served aboard Arkansas Development Commission. He retumed to the private sector in GOTTEN with Bob, John of Wheeler, OR, and Warren of Lake Jackson, TX. 1977 and became president of Capital Savings and Loan.

A visitation was held for family and friends in Hemdon, VA, on Frank ran successfully for govemor of Arkansas in 1980, defeating Bill Clinton. He is credited with the partnership between the University of 3 April 2003, with inumment at the Naval Academy Columbarium on 21 July 2003.

Arkansas Medical School and Arkansas Children's Hospital, during his term. He retumed to the private sector in 1983. After an unsuccessful 1986 Room 3150 Bancroft Hall Roommate bid for govemor, he worked for 1st Commercial Bank, Little Rock, until Govemor Huckabee appointed Frank state banking commissioner in ADOLPH BENJAMIN HAUGEN '58 1998, a post he held until his death.

Adolph B. Haugen passed away unexpectedFrank was a community and civic leader. A popular emcee, he was a ly on 29 May 2003 following heart surgery at catalyst for successful fund raising events benefiting charities. Last July Abbott-Northwestem Hospital in Minneapolis, he joined Govemor Huckabee and six other Arkansas govemors for a MN. He was 68 years old. fundraiser to restore the govemor's mansion. Frank's humor was the highAl was bom on 7 November 1934 in light of the event. Govemor Huckabee stated, "Frank didn't steal the Dennison, MN, to Adolph and Bertha (Hoven) show, he was the show."

Haugen. He was baptized and confirmed at Frank is survived by his wife. Gay; children, Elizabeth and Rebecca Wangen Prairie Lutheran Church, was raised WTiite; Kyle WTiite '90; and four grandchildren, Tristan, lyier, Julia, and attended country school in the Stanton area, and Daniella. graduating from Randolph High School in 1952.

Frank lay in state at the State Capitol on 23 May 2003. Gay and Kyle He attended St. Olaf College for one year before were at Frank's side throughout the ceremony. entering the Naval Academy.

Funeral services, conducted by Pastor Robert Lewis, were held on After graduation with the Class of 1958, he entered flight training. He 24 May at the Fellowship Bible Church, Little Rock. Five former was stationed in Texas, Florida, and Califomia. While in San Diego, he Arkansas govemors attended and Govemor Huckabee delivered the met Vera Khoury. They were married on 1 April 1961 in Coronado, CA, eulogy. Burial followed at Mount Holly Cemetery. Frank was a staunch and. lived in La Jolla, Lemoore, and Monterey, CA. Al flew A-4Ds with supporter of Littie Rock AFB. The base provided pallbearers and VA-146 off aircraft carriers in the Pacific. conducted a C-130 fly-over.

In 1967, Al left the Navy, moved to Bumsville, and began working as Kyle White '90 & Charles Curtis '56 a pilot for Northwest Airlines. In 1972 they moved to Greece for nine months so Al could train Greek pilots in the 707. They moved to Northfield, MN, on 1 June 1973. During his career with Northwest, ROBERT WARREN PRUESS '57 he flew the 727, DC-10, 757, and was a senior pilot in the 747 at his Bob Pmess died unexpectedly on 29 March retirement in 1994.

2003 of heart failure from complications from After retirement he worked in the Northwest tiaining department as an diabetes. He was 68 years old. instmctor and as a new hire evaluator. Al was an active member of St. Bom in Ponca City, OK, on 13 Febmary 1935, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John's Lutheran Church. He was a member, past president, and a Paul Harris Fellow in the Northfield Rotary Club, a member, board member, Donald B. Pruess. His parents moved to and past president of the Northfield Golf Club, and a member of the Ridgewood, NJ, where Bob graduated from American Legion.

Ridgewood High School in 1953 and entered the Naval Academy the same year. A member of the Midshipmen concert band and antiphonal choir, as well as being a devastating intramural squash player, we, nevertheless, remember Bob best for his total disregard of studying, which somehow produced enviable good grades. His native intelligence was complemented by a prodigious social consciousness and a matchless sense of humor.

Upon graduating with the Class of 1957, Bob was assigned to the Supply Corps School in Athens, GA, then as the supply officer aboard FRANK WHITE '56

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LAST CALL He was an avid reader and he enjoyed golf, crossword puzzles, skiing, motorcycle riding, his coffee group, traveling the world with Veraâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; including a trip to all seven continents, and was a fantastic woodworker.

Al deeply loved and enjoyed his children and grandchildren and was involved in their lives Survivors include his wife. Vera; three children. Commander Christian Haugen '84, USN (CO NEBRASKA, Gold), and his wife, Kathy, of St. Mary's, GA, Mark of Honolulu, HI, and Leigh Ann and her husband. Bob Silkensen, of Ada, MI; seven grandchildren, Matthew, Mitchell, Marit, Mason, Scott, Sara, and Eric; three brothers and their wives: Harris and Celeste of Plymouth, Arland and Bev of Cedar Falls, lA, Vemon and Betty of Ellijay, GA; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

HOWARD IRVING BULL JR. '62

Howard I. Bull, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away suddenly on 5 May 2003.

Howard was bom on 31 May 1940, in Baltimore, MD. He attended the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD, and graduated from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. His accomplishments were many, including being the chief engineer on the Apollo Lunar surface television camera, the first on the moon.

After moving to Texas, he became the president of Baker Hughes Intemational. He went back to Maryland to act as president of York Air Conditioning and Heating Intemational. He then moved back to Texas, was CEO of Dai-Tile Incorporated, and was responsible for taking the company public.

Since his retirement, he had served on the Board of Directors of Natco, Marine Drilling, Next Cycle, and National Oilwell.

He leaves behind his wife, Elaine; children, Elisabeth Smith, Brian Bull, D'Aime Anderson, and Scott Cunningham; and four grandchildren.

His family and friends will miss the love and laughter he brought to their lives.

RICHARD ALLEN STINSON LUKER '62

Oh, to catch the winds of flight, and to soar where eagles go...

Captain Richard A.S. "Dick" Luker, USNR (Ret.), retumed to our Heavenly Father on 23 March 2003 after a valiant fight with pancreatic cancer.

Richard was bom in Peoria, IL, to Paul and Vivian Stinson. His father died in 1940 and mother in 1946. He and his brother were adopted by Jackson and Norma Luker in 1946 and moved from Villisca, lA, to Urbana, IL. Richard graduated from Culver Naval School in 1955, Urbana High School in 1957, and from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1962.

He went directly to flight training. "Spook," his call sign, fulfilled his goals and flew 227 missions over Vietnam from BONNE HOMME RICHARD and TICONDEROGA. He was a highly decorated naval aviator, including the Silver Star and Distinguished Flying Cross. He also survived two combat ejections. He retired as a Reserve captain in 1985.

He spent 20 years as a pilot and line check pilot for Westem Airiines.

He also volunteered to replace a crew of a hijacked Westem airplane in 1971.

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Richard will be remembered for his sense of humor and loyalty to his wife, family and friends. He is able to fly, golf, ski, scuba dive and play tennis once again, although we will miss his stories. The AA fellowship was a large part of his life especially during the last year.

He is survived by his wife, Kerstin of Holladay, UT; brother, Tom (Kaaren) of Madison, WI; daughters, Jennifer (David) Pressley of Visalia, CA, Amy Luker of Park City, UT, Lisa Richardson of Birmingham, AL; stepdaughter, Michelle (DJ) Holland of Holladay, UT. He has three grandsons and one granddaughter, of whom he was so proud, and nieces and nephews he loved dearly, and many loyal friends. He was preceded in death by his biological parents, adoptive parents and aunt, Winnie (Dale) Robey of Shell Knob, MO. Funeral services were held on 29 March 2003 and interment was in Annapolis, MD, and Gramanstorp, Sweden.

Memorial donations in memory of Dick Luker may be sent to The Huntsman Cancer Institute, 2000 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City, UT 84112. excerpts from the Salt Lake Tribune ROBERT STACY EVANS '68

Lieutenant Commander Robert S. Evans, USN (Ret.), died on 20 May from complications following colon surgery. He was 56 years old.

A native of Jacksonville, FL, Bob graduated with the Naval Academy Class of 1968 as a member of the 30th Company. As a Midshipman, he was coxswain for the lightweight crew team during his Plebe Year and later served on the "Juice Gang" to illuminate musical club shows, the Masqueraders, and 1968 June Week activities. The Juice Gang's talents also saw "N-star" and other electrical signs displayed during home football games, including Navy's 19-14 win over Army in Philadelphia in 1967.

Following graduation. Bob served on WADDELL, followed by duty as a shipboard advisor to the Vietnamese Navy from 1971 to 1972. He eamed his master's degree in electrical engineering at the Naval Postgraduate School and then served on SELLERS following Department Head School.

He last served on the Naval Academy faculty before leaving the Navy in 1981 to begin an engineering career, first with Westinghouse, then with Chesapeake Engineering & Design and, at the time of his death, Norris EO Systems in Ellicott City, MD. He eamed a master's degree in administrative science from The Johns Hopkins University in 1980.

Bob was an avid supporter of Navy football's team and would greet his classmates with a ready smile at every tailgate gathering before and after each home game. In addition to volunteer work coordinating the activity of ushers at St. John's Episcopal Church in Ellicott City, MD, he served as a coach on his daughter Meredith's league lacrosse team. He also was treasurer of the Mt. Hebron High School Marching Unit. His former

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3f LAST CALL Academy roommate, Johnny Reh '68, remembers, "Bob was a happy guy who loved life and enjoyed people. He saw the good in people and events.

He worked hard and played just as hard. In the finest tiaditions of the naval service, Bob was a consummate professional in everything he did."

Bob is survived by his wife, Nellie Arrington; daughters, Elyse and Meredith; a brother; and a sister.

Funeral services were held at St. John's Episcopal Church in Ellicott City, MD, on 24 May 2003.

A trast fund has been established for his daughters' education. Taxdeductible conOibutions may be made payable to the Robert Evans Educational Fund, c/o Class of 1968 Treasurer, Mike Neale, 41 Saint Andrews Road, Sevema Park, MD 21146.

PHILIP STEPHEN KENNY JR. '82

Stephen Kenny died on 10 May 2003 ejecting from a failing A-4N Skyhawk over the Great Salt Lake, UT. He was bom on 5 June 1960 and from an early age wanted to become a pilot. In a fifth grade essay he wrote, "After I graduate from the Academy, I'll become afighter-pilotand an astronaut."

Stephen graduated with distinction from St. Joseph High School in 1978 with varsity letters in basketball, baseball, and tennis. He graduated from the Naval Academy with honors as a systems engineer. Steve was a Gordon Peterson '68 member of the engineering honor society Phi Kappa Phi. He also eamed gold Army Airbome Wings, the Navy SCUBA diving insignia, and his priGARY WALTER BETHKE '70 vate pilot's license while at the Academy.

The Class of '70 lost a great intellect and a Steve spent the next seven years as a Navy pilot and flew F-14 Tomcats. marvelous sense of humor with the passing of For the last 14 years, he was a Delta Airlines pilot, charming his passenCaptain Gary W. Bethke, USNR (Ret.), on 14 June gers on their way to worldwide destinations. He accumulated over 10,000 2003. hours of flight time. He also consulted for Afterbumer, Inc., an organizaGary was bom in Grangeville, ED, and grew up tion created and mn by fighter pilots. More recentiy, he flew A-4Ns for in the Mullan and Mackay, ID. He was track star ATSI providing Air Combat services to military pilots. and honor student in high school and continued to Stephen's trademarks were his Irish wit and charm, his constant smile, excel in mnning and academics at Navy. He was his red hair, and his Academy ring. He set the gold standard for eating, consistenrty on the dean's list and a member of the reading, debating, investing, physical conditioning, and taking vitamins.

Dmm and Bugle Corps. Gary was an aerospace Steve had such an unquenchable thirst for knowledge that many friends major, but when service selection came around, he claimed he would be their lifeline on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire." elected nuclear power.

Above all else, Steve was committed to his family. His brothers were Gary began his at-sea service aboard the NR-1 research submarine. Then his soulmates, he cherished his mother and his sister, and he inherited his he served in TREPANG (SSN-674) and as engineer in GUITARRO (SSN-665). love of leaming from his father. Stephen's tme children were his ten nieces Gary left active service in 1979 and took a job at the Fermi Nuclear Plant and nephews. in Detroit, MI. In 1982 he moved to Olympia, WA, and began work at the On the moming after the tragedy, a brilliant rainbow followed a brief, Satsop Nuclear Power Site. Soon thereafter, Gary and Pat Brown '67, soft rain over the crash sight. Stephen, we'll accept this message that all is founded Comex Corporation. well.

Over the last 21 years, Gary eamed a reputation as a brilliant nuclear He is survived by his father, Philip S. Kenny; mother, Faye K. Kenny; engineering consultant. One of his specialties was safeguarding nuclear three brothers, Timothy (Tracy), Patrick, and Michael (Theresa); sister, facilities against nuclear, chemical, and biological attack. Immediately after Caitiin Gochnour (Greg); and ten nieces and nephews. He also had many 9/11, he was called back to Washington, DC, to review security procedures fantastic friends who loved him dearly. at the House and Senate office buildings.

The family suggests donations to the St. Joseph High School Steve Gary fought a lifelong battle with govemment regulation and liberal Kenny Memorial Fund, 1790 Lake Street, Ogden, UT 84401. politicians, a kind of a cmsade that he waged with biting wit and a generLtCol Michael F Kenny '86, USMC ous amount of sarcasm. He led the Ollala Polar Bear Club in their annual New Year's Day plunge. He rode a 1974 Harley Sportster. He threw a great Super Bowl party and he seldom missed the annual Mackay Barbeque.

JOEY ALAN MILLER '83 Gary was always willing to give of his time and intellect to help others.

Lieutenant Joey A. Miller, USN (Ret.), left us In his hometown of Mackay, ID, Gary organized a group of his high school and moved on to his next assignment on 21 April chums to provide scholarship help for deserving Mackay High graduates 2003 after living with cancer for 12 years. He was who lack the means to go on to college.

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And he was there for his familyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;his wife of 25 years, Laura; his adoptBom in Webster Springs, WW, Joey spent most ed daughter, Darby; and his son, Zach, of whom he was immensely proud. of his youth in Dundalk, MD, where he graduated They, more than the rest of us, will miss this talented, humorous, sometimes valedictorian from Patterson High School in caustic, always giving, marvelous guy. Gary Bethke is on patrol.

1978. Joey received a congressional appointment Remembrances in Gary's name can be made to Marge Fulton to the Naval Academy from Maryland. As a memScholarship Fund c/o Frank Halverson, RO. Box 944, Hailey, ID 83333. ber of the Fifth Company, he graduated with the Class of 1983 receiving a degree in systems engiDick Couch '67 neering. In 1991, he eamed a master's degree in aeronautical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School.

Upon graduation from Annapolis, Joey attended naval flight training and was designated naval aviator in 1985. From June 1985 until June 1992, Joey happily and proudly served as a Navy officer and P-3 pilot.

Throughout his career, he logged over 2,000 hours of pilot time and over 1,000 hours of mission commander time in naval aircraft covering reciprocating, turboprop, and high performance jet powered, single, and multiengine aircraft. Following graduation as a member of Class 101 of the

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LAST CALL Naval Test Pilot School, at Patuxent River, MD, in 1992, his illness forced ANTHONY RICHARD DOMINO '91 him to retire.

Lieutenant Commander Anthony "Fats" Showing incredible courage and strength, Joey began his second career Domino, USNR, died on 18 April 2003 when as an aeronautical engineer and project leader in July 1992. He served in his F-5E Tiger II aircraft stmck the ground numerous leadership and technical roles in the E-2C/C-2 development prowhile retuming from a Top Gun event near NAS <Tams and was Air Vehicle Integrated Project Team (IPT) Leader for the Fallon, NV. Navy's Advanced Hawkeye program at the time of his passing. His leaderTony was the oldest of four brothers growing ship and technical contributions in these programs directiy impacted the up on his parent's farm in Middletown, DE. future strength and security of our nation.

Growing up, his interests included the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and helping with his father's He is survived by his wife, Jeannie Miller of Hollywood, MD; sons, standard bred horses.

Camden and Casey Miller of Hollywood, MD, and Joseph Miller of At the Naval Academy, Tony distinguished Topsham, ME; mother. Iris Miller of Elkins, WV; and sister, Joanie himself on the football field, starting three years Metzger of Elkridge, MD. as an outside linebacker, wearing number 60. Off the field, he was known Memorial services were conducted at the Lexington Park United for high-speed mns to Ocean City, MD, in his red Corvette. His parents Methodist Church where he and his family were members. were also well known for taking in more than a few hungry Midshipmen.

Joey will always be remembered for his incredible intellect, musical talIf you have seen the size of Tony and his brothers you know the Dominos ents, and imbridled love of flying and baseball. But more importantiy, he took a few extra hungry mouths in stride. will be most remembered for his himianity, undying love of family, and his unfaltering faith, which ultimately brought him to his "clean well-lighted After graduation Fats reported to flight training. Going the Corpus place."

Christi/Kingsville route, he was Winged in 1993 with orders to the Tomcat FRS. After completing Tomcat training, he was sent to the Jolly Rogers of Please make donations in Joey's name to the Adenoid Cystic Restricted VF-103 where he supported missions in Bosnia-Herzegovina as well as Research Fund, National Organization for Rare Disorders, 55 Kenosia Operation Southem Watch in Iraq. His next assignment was to the Naval Avenue, RO. Box 1868, Danbury, CT. Strike and Air Warfare Center, working in the Air Wing Training Darren Anderson '83, Dave Bliesner '83, Jim Riegel '83 & Family Department. There, he served as an adversary mission commander, as well as an air-to-air/air to ground tactics instmctor.

In 2001 Fats left active duty and joined the Fighting Saints of VFC-13 at NAS Fallon as an adversary instmctor pilot. Fats was also a commercial airline pilot, flying the Airbus A320 for Jet Blue Airways.

Lieutenant Commander Domino's awards included two Strike/Flight Air Medals, two Armed Forces Service Medals, an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and a NATO Medal.

Funeral services were held on 28 April 2003. The small church in Delaware City, DE, was filled beyond capacity, with hundreds of people standing inside and outside the church to pay their last respects. Attendees included Delaware Senator Joseph Biden, who gave Fats his nomination to the Naval Academy and continued to follow his career. Lieutenant Commander Anthony Domino was buried with full military honors including a fly-by of four F-l4s from ComFitWingLant.

With his death we have lost a great friend, brother, son, and wingman.

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