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Volume 67, No. 1

HAPPY N E W YEAR! FEATURES

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COLUMNS

From N a v y Blue to Air Force Blue Mike Nassr '54

12 "Failure Is N o t A n Option tt David Hofifberger

14 U S N A F Parents Fund Aiming For N e w Heights Ginny Joy

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Ethics in B u s i n e s s and the Military: Building B e t t e r Organizations MIDN Jennifer Lipscomb '04

16 H u g h T h o m p s o n Addresses Brigade O n Ethical D u t y in Combat

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

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

39 Class N e w s 157 Chapter N e w s 180 Last Call

MIDN Christine EUenburg '06

20 U S N A F Athletic & Scholarship Programs

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Trustees H o l d Fall Meeting

CAPT Ed Wallace '72

22 Time to Celebrate Julia Hutchison

24 E V l . n e t H o u s t o n Bowl M o r e T h a n Football

28 Ocean Away 30 Lucky Bag of Books 32 Bravo Zulu

Lawrence Heyworth III '70

26 N a v y Football 2 0 0 4 Eric Rudden

29 2 5 t h Anniversary of H o m e c o m i n g Golf 2 0 0 3

34 All H a n d s 37 Mail Boat

Norm Bednarek '59

34 Board of Trustees Meeting Summary ^ _ o i j-r-' ~J

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coaches, and the team were 3 n the evening of celebrating the 2003 victory u 22 February 1899, over Army, Naval Academy to Elbert Hubbard leadership determined that sat down and someone needed to be diswrote what in his words was, patched to "bring back the as at the time, a mere "literary trophy." Athletic Director trifle." He had decided that Chet Gladchuk told the the real hero of the Superintendent he knew of a O Spanish-American War was man who would get the job then Army Lieutenant done. Captain Cooper was Andrew Sunmiers Rowan. As summoned, accepted his any midshipman, past and assignment and left immedipresent, could tell you, ately for Colorado Springs.

Rowan was the man who carAs with Lieutenant Rowan, ried the message to Garcia. As he asked no questions nor a reminder to those of us sought any additional assiswhose memories have faded tance. He simply found a since the hats went in the air, flight west and notified Air Lieutenant Rowan was found Force Academy officials

by President McKinley when when he arrived that he was he asked the question of the there to retrieve the trophy. head of the Bureau of Captains Craig Candeto '04 and Eddie Carthan '04 help Captain Cooper '77 unload the trophy Military Intelligence: "Where Undaunted by the trophy's can I find a man who will size (it weighs over 180 carry a message to Garcia?" pounds!), and by the fact that the airlines would not accept it as checked baggage, Captain Cooper assessed his options Lieutenant Rowan was given no handbook on how to carry and, driven by his mission to return the trophy, elected to rent out his mission, no detailed instructions of where Garcia a U-Haul truck and personally (and alone) drive the trophy might be, nor did he ask any questions. He was dispatched to back to Annapolis. Refusing rest and refuge in Colorado Cuba, alone and unguarded. In his own modest account writSprings, and ignoring a winter storm, he made the trip in three ten years later, he admitted he was beset by many obstacles, days. When asked why he didn't wait for someone to arrive to yet he managed to work his way through the Cuban jungles assist with driving and delivering the trophy, Cooper modestand deliver McKinley's message to General Garcia, the head ly replied: "We felt it was important to get the trophy here of the Cuban revolutionary forces. Hubbard's account of the immediately, out of respect for the efforts put forth by the adventures received phenomenal acclaim from the start and has been required reading for future leaders for over 100 coaching staff and players." (!)

The Commander-in-Chief Trophy is now at the Naval years. Hubbard's hope was that Rowan's selfless quest would Academy. It would have arrived eventually I'm sure. It be an inspiration to all who were given a formidable task to arrived sooner, safer, and with a return to glory because of a do. If Mr. Hubbard were alive today he would be delighted to Naval Academy graduate who, when given the opportunity to learn that another Rowan has emerged. do so, took a message to Garcia.

That man is Captain Greg Cooper '77, USN. On Saturday Bravo Zulu Captain Cooper (and, Sierra Hotell). <i> evening, 6 December, while thousands of Navy faithful, the â&#x20AC;˘

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the course of the coming months, I plan to use this forum to highlight how we develop these three elements in our (Continued on page 6) Shipmate, January-February 2004

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midshipmen. This month, we'll focus on the great importance we place in the moral development of our midshipmen into combat leaders, the challenges we face, and how our leadership, character, ethics, and religious programs play an integral part in this development.

It is no accident that moral development is listed first in our mission. This focus above all else underlies the importance that our Navy and Marine Corps place on moral leadership— acting on the principles of right and wrong, and embodying exemplary character and personal conduct. As future Navy and Marine Corps combat leaders, we encourage our midshipmen to set high personal standards of integrity and character, to respect both subordinates and superiors, and to measure their own actions with how well they mirror officers and leaders whom they respect. Moral leaders lead by example, for they know that Sailors and Marines willingly follow officers who "walk the talk."

Besides leading by personal example, we expect our future naval officers to make morally correct decisions under pressure—in the midst of combat after 48 hours without sleep or in the trenches in Washington or on an operational staff, working for a tough boss. The toughest decisions are made under stress, when the stakes are high and the temptations to take the easy path or follow the conventional wisdom are strong.

Imbuing in our midshipmen the importance of making morally sound and ethically defensible decisions, whether they are being engaged by the enemy or during the mundane daily routine, is a key challenge we face. Developing moral courage as a basis for these decisions allows us to develop leaders who will stand-up for what they beheve, and ultimately do the right thing for the right reason, even at personal cost.

But getting there is not easy. We face several challenges in our efforts to develop moral fundamentals in our nation's future leaders. The members of the Brigade come from all walks of life. We can not assume that young men and women coming to the Academy understand what honor is, or how they can strengthen their personal integrity. We require professional behavior when few young people have a clear definition of "professional." Peer pressure, societal norms, and daily headhnes of less-than-ideal role models compete for the attention of our extremely talented, but quite impressionable, youth.

Nevertheless, we start with 18-year-old high school graduates, teach them to properly weigh and make choices in increasingly demanding leadership situations, and continually test, critique, and retest them under challenging circumstances. We instill in them the virtues of moral leadership; such important constitutional principles for example, as tolerance instead of intolerance, inclusion instead of exclusion, respecting the rights of others instead of the imposition of beliefs on others, and the power of diversity as a force multipUer. We want them to be team builders and learn how to motivate others to excel. We want them to play on the athletic field—and fight on the battle field—to win. But at the same time, to follow moral principles that are often at the root of why our nation goes to war in the first place.

In four years, we produce around 1,000 graduates who have not only the tools to succeed, but also have the instilled knowledge and experience to use them. The fundamentals of leadership principles, unblemished character, personal integrity,

and a sense of honor have been molded so that doing the right thing becomes second nature. They not only know right from wrong, but understand the basics to guide them when normal rules do not apply—like in combat or in a prisoner of war camp. They are prepared to perform on the day of their commissioning...an incredible transformation in just four short years.

To meet these challenges, we incorporate character development, ethics and religion throughout every aspect of our four year program. Character building situations occur daily throughout the Yard, in classrooms, aboard sailboats, in Bancroft Hall.. .on watch or on liberty.. .in uniform or civilian clothes. We practice character, for example on the athletic field, where midshipmen fight with everything they have in difficult situations, in pain and often against seemingly insurmountable odds. True character comes to the front when your team is down by seven with three minutes left to play. The desire to persevere and overcome, to pull a mid-semester grade of a "D" to a final grade of "B-plus," while maintaining one's personal honor and integrity, is a mark of character in a 19-year-old...and lays the foundation for the making of a moral leader. Midshipmen are reminded that their integrity and honor can never be taken from them. They alone must choose to stand tall and do the right thing in the face of extreme pressure, or take the easy path and compromise their honor. They are the only ones who can give away their honor.

They alone must choose.

Through the study of ethics, we give midshipmen tools for moral decision making. By example, study, and practice, we help midshipmen develop into moral leaders with the highest ethical standards, rock-sohd personal integrity, and the guts to stand up for what is right. Knowing when to fight, and just as importantly when it is right to fight, is an important ethical principle. Our goal is to instill a basis of sound ethics into each midshipman so they come alive when faced with the very real stress of making decisions involving grey areas between right and wrong.

Developing a strong moral compass—a personal North Star—is further supported by our religious programs, ethics, and character development. Midshipmen are reminded that as officers, their personal beliefs will be tested. In times of stress, they will find that their Sailors and Marines may also look to them for moral guidance. We have an obligation to prepare our officers for this reality. Midshipmen are free to worship as they believe; and most come with basic values instilled by a religious leader, a coach, a teacher, and their family. We do not dictate values or a specific religious belief; instead the Academy strives to foster spiritual growth, so that midshipmen can develop their own source of personal strength, faith, and inspiration. We want them to be solid in their own values so they can pay attention to nurturing values in their Sailors and Marines.

The challenges we face in transforming the raw materials our society provides into leaders of character are never-ending. The Naval Academy's unique mission distinguishes us from other four year universities in that we place such great emphasis on moral development. This is crucial to not only the success of our midshipmen as future naval officers, but also to the well-being of our Navy and Marine Corps. We take this part of our mission very seriously, ^t•

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Memorial planned for USNA role in building the USAF

By Mike Nassr '54

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oday not one midshipman in a hundred realizes that over 2,300 Naval Academy graduates helped build the U.S. Air Force into the service it is today. Some of those graduates hope to change that and make the information a matter of Plebe knowledge.

A campaign to erect a memorial at the Naval Academy recognizing this fact is

underway. Details of the campaign are later in this article, but it is first important to understand the history of USNA and its linkage to the U.S. Air Force.

When President Truman signed the National Security Act of 1947 estabhshing the Department of Defense with the U.S. Air Force as a separate service, each service had to develop plans to implement the change. Establishing a new service was so complex it wasn't until 1949 that the transfer of functions from the Army Air Corps was complete and the Air Force could stand on its own.

According to Bob Gilliland '49, the Army decided it would not provide West Point graduates to the Air Force.

The Army felt it had no more responsibility than the Naval Academy in that regard. The Department of Defense quickly settled the issue by authorizing 25% of both West Point and Annapolis graduates to voluntarily choose commissions in the Air Force.

USNA's Class of 1949 received the news only a few weeks before its graduation. Nonetheless, 57 made last minute changes and entered the Air Force. During the next decade, 25% of nearly every USNA class entered the Air Force. By 1963, the last year of a large percentage, the total had reached 2,121, exceeding the number from West Point during those same years by more than 20%. Today the USNA total stands at 2,306.

Reasons for so many midshipmen choosing the Air Force were many and varied. The new and growing service, with an ever larger part of the defense budget and without an academy of its own, offered promising opportunities.

The emergence of jet aviation was a factor. Immediate entry into flight

General Robert T. Herres '54 Bob served in fighter-interceptors, technical intelligence, the Flight Test Center, and Space Systems before tours as a wing commander in Strategic Air Command. Later, he was commander of Air Force Communications Command, The Eighth Air Force, and as Joint Staff J-6, was promoted to general to become commander of NORAD and the first commander of U.S. Space Command. On retirement from active duty as vicechairman of the JCS, the first to hold that position, he joined management of USAA. Bob became chairman and CEO of the company in 1993. After leading USAA through its expansion to serve enlisted members, he retired in 2002.

training or choice of duty in a wide range of specialty fields such as electronics, tactical and strategic missiles, space and logistics, plus base of choice, were pitted against duty at sea.

Contributions of Naval Academy grads were especially significant during the Air Force's formative years. With the opening of the Air Force Academy in 1955, Naval Academy grads immediately and for years played major roles in building the new service academy.

Seven members from USNA '53 were Air Training Officers (ATO's) who indoctrinated the first cadets entering the academy. Those ATO's were Kim Bassett, Charlie Cole, Dick Day, Bill Fredlund, George Greaves, Rafael Ortiz-Benitez, and Ed Vigee. During the Academy's first 20 years, 151 USNA grads served on the faculty and staff.

John Pustay '54 became dean of the USAFA faculty.

Ben Martin '46, was the Air Force Falcon football coach in its early years, from 1958-1977. On his staff were two former captains of Navy football teams, Tom Bakke '52 and John Gurski '53 plus Ned King '52 and Jim Leach '54.

John Clune '54, Navy's first AilAmerican basketball player who led Navy into two NCAA tournaments, was USAFA's director of athletics from 1975-1991. {Ednote: See further recognition of John Clune in "All Hands.")

The Air Force Academy honored John, now deceased, by naming its basketball arena after himâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Clune Arena.

The Naval Academy's legacy in the Air Force can be shown by the number of USAF leaders who came from AnnapoUs. USNA grads provided the Air Force with 59 general officers, 457 colonels, and 499 heutenant colonels from the classes of '49 through '63, the peak years of the Air Force influx until the Air Force Academy became firmly established.

Attaining four stars were Lawrence Skantze '52, Robert Herres '54, Monroe Hatch '55, and James B. Davis '58.

Both Skantze and Hatch rose to the second highest position in the Air Force, vice chief of staff, and Herres became the first vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

The 11 three stars were Lewis Brereton '11 (Army Air Force), James Brickel '52, Bruce K. Brown '52, Richard Saxer '52, Thomas Staftbrd '52, George Miller '53, Aloysius Casey '54, John Pustay '54, WiUiam Thurman '54,

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heavy toll. A total of 72 members from the classes of 1949 through 1961 were Lieutenant General James R. Brickel '52 killed in Air Force aircraft accidents, After four years flying F-86 Sabrejets and most involving jet aircraft. attending graduate school, Jim worked at NASA The Vietnam War once more brought on MERCURY, GEMINI, and APOLLO programs. In back the heightened hazards of combat Thailand he flew RF-101 aircraft and commanded operations.

From classes of the 1950s, the 20th TacRecSq, completing 106 missions over 23 Air Force officers were killed in North Vietnam. He was awarded the Air Force action.

As a group they constituted 22% Cross after suffering extensive damage on a misof USNA graduates for those years, but sion but completing it and returning home on one suffered 50% of USNA's combat losses. engine. Back in the U.S. he held numerous posiNumerous grads in the USAF were tions in Washington, attended National War awarded Silver Stars (SS's) in the College, and commanded Elmendorf AFB, Alaska.

Vietnam War. Included are Jim Brickel He returned to another series of positions at '52 (also USNA's only recipient of the Air University, Department of Defense, and Air Force Cross), George Hall '53 Headquarters USAF. His last three years were at MacDill AFB, FL, as (a POW who received two SS's), Jack Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Readiness Command.

Hart '53, Chuck Deppish '54, Wayne Frye '54 (two SS's) and who also shot Spence Armstrong '56, and Donald The class produced 11 Air Force gener- down a MIG, Albert Millay '55; C.S. Cromer '59. als. Full mihtary careers were completed "Bud" Summers '55 (three SS's), John Twenty-four USAF major generals by 158 (71.5%) who served until mih- Colhns '56, Norman Frith '56, Robert came from USNA: Hugh J. Knerr '08 tary retirement or death on active duty. Greene '56, Lawrence Bustle '57, (Army Air Force), Philip Conley '50, Of 12 who died on active duty, one was Donald Couture '57, Jerry Gentry '57, Howard Estes '50, Lovic Hodnette '50, in killed in combat in Southeast Asia, Donald Carty '58, John Haney '58 Leighton Palmerton '50, Daryle Tripp seven in aircraft accidents, and four (two SS's), and Barry Howard '58. Bill Hoover '54 was the last wing '50, William Maxson '52, Richard from other causes.

Collins '53, Stuart Sherman '53, Those USNA grads who became cCommander at Danang AB in Vietnam Richard Boverie '54, John Brashear '54, fliers took assignments in fighters, and flew 97 combat missions in Kermeth Bums '54, William Hoover bombers, and transports of the Air the F-4E. '54, Joe Morgan '54, William Anders Defense Command, Strategic Air A large number of USNA/USAF '55, Peter Odgers '55, Emil Block '56, Command, Tactical Air Command, and officers graduated from the USAF Thomas Brandt '56, Ralph Jacobson Military Air Transport Service. They all Aerospace Research Pilot Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the '56, Melvin Alkire '57, Robert faced the high hazards of flying military breeding ground for test pilots and astroRosenberg '57, Julio Torres '57, Samuel aircraft in the 1950s. Four members of nauts. Among them are Jay Hanks '50, Swart '58, and Donald Hard '62. the Class of 1950 were Killed in Action Bob Macintosh '51, Frank Liethan '53, There were 20 brigadier generals from (KIA) in Korea and ten others in aircraft Bob Herres '54, Lachlan Macleay '54, USNA: Robert Berg '49, Dennis Sulhvan accidents. The Class of 1951 fared no Wayne Frye '54, George Knutkowski '50, Edward Mendel '50, Thomas ConUn better with two KIA's in Korea and 13 '54, Tom Strader '54, Greg Neubeck '55, Jerauld Gentry '57, George '51, Dave Mullaney '51, Wilham Durm killed in aircraft accidents.

'52, Bob Foster '53, Harold Gross '53, After the Korean War ended in 1953, Thompson '57, and Cecil Powell '59.

Charles Lamb '53, Thomas Pochari '53, Air Force flyers had a 12-year respite The home of the school, the Air Force Donald Vogt '53, Gene Lueker '54, Bud from outright wartime operations, but Right Test Center at Edwards AFB, CA, Poe '54, Pinter Dyer '55, Charles Duke flight operations continued to take a (Continued on page 10) '57, Dick Toner '57, James Pierce '58, Cecil Powell '59, Donald Smith '59, and Charles Vickery '59.

Colonel George Mushaiko '56 In addition to those who rose to high George is initiator and project coordinator for ranks in uniform, others attained superthe USNAAJSAF memorial project. After graduate grades in the Air Force Civil Service. school George entered Air Force Systems One such person is Jim Gallagher '57 Command (AFSC) where he held increasingly who became the top civil servant responsible positions such as director of program at Wright-Patterson AFB in Ohio and control for the Air Launched Cruise Missile for 20 years led our Alumni program and director of Acquisition Programs, Association's largest Air Force Chapter.

DCS/Comptroller at Headquarters, AFSC. His last Using the Class of 1954 as an examfour years were in the Office of the Secretary of ple, 221 choose the Air Force. Of that the Air Force as director of programs and congresgroup 114 became pilots and 37 navigasional relations for classified Air Force space protorsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a total of 68% as rated flying offigrams. He retired in 1983 after 27 years of service. cers. The remaining 70 (32%) served in George is co-chairman of the executive committee a wide range of specialty fields including of the Class of 1956 and very active in Class and Academy affairs. missiles, space, and special weapons.

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General Monroe Hatch '55 was commanded by three different Monroe was a guided missile officer, then AnnapoUs grads: Tom Stafford '52, Phil entered pilot training and flew B-47s and B-52s. In Conley '50, and Pete Odgers '55.

Vietnam he was a T-39 courier pilot. He next Another USNA test pilot of lore is worked in the Office of the Secretary of Defense Bob Gilliland, one of those first grads to and attended Nafional War College. After join the Air Force in 1949. After serving working at Headquarters USAF in Operational in Korea, Bob became a test pilot at Requirements and R&D, he moved to Strategic Air Lockheed and rose to chief test pilot Command (SAC) as assistant DCS plans and operfor Kelly Johnson's famed Skunk ational requirements. He was air division comWorks. Bob was the first person to fly mander at Beale AFB, CA, and then returned to the SR-71 Blackbird supersonic reconSAC as DCS/Plans, and later, chief of staff. After naissance plane, the world's fastest serving as inspector general of the Air Force, he operational aircraft. returned to SAC as vice commander, and in 1987 became vice chief of staff of the U.S. Air Force.

Seven astronauts were USAF officers from the Naval Academy: James frwin '51, Donn Eisle '52, Edward Givins Jr. '52, Tom Stafford '52, Ted Freeman The campaign is charred by Bob Herres "Sam" Armstrong '56, CUff Schoep '56, '53, Bill Anders '55, and Charles Duke '54, now retired from his positions as Gordon Gerson '58, and the author.

'57. Only 12 men have walked on the chairman and CEO of USAA. Other The memorial will become a reality moon. Three were with a major renoUSNA graduates vation to Navyand two of those Marine Corps General Lawrence A. Skantze '52 three were Air Football Stadium Larry was a Navy radioman for two years Force officers: that will turn the before entering the Naval Academy. After AF pilot frwin and Duke. stadium into a true fraining he flew B-26's in Korea, served in R&D at George Abbey '54 memorial to all the Pentagon, and worked on the Manned Orbiting headed NASA's who have served.

Laboratory (MOL) in Los Angeles. He was direcastronaut office AUSNA/AirForce tor of the AGM-69A Short-Range Attack Missile for many years arch will be locat(SRAM) at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, and then and was director ed in the North director of the E-3A Airborne Warning and of the Johnson Memorial Plaza, Control System (AWACS) program at Hanscom Space Center until taking its place AFB, MA. He was deputy for systems at 2002. amongst 16 arches Headquarters AF Systems Command, commander that will honor The effort to of Aeronatuical Systems Division, DCS/R&D other chapters in memorialize conand vice chief of staff at Headquarters USAF. At the long and proud tributions of the retirement he was commander of Air Force Systems Command. history of the Naval Academy Naval Academy. to the Air Force The Air Force arch will commemowas initiated by George Mushaiko, who members on the Campaign Committee are is serving as project coordinator and is Monroe Hatch '55, Jim Troutman '52, BUI rate over 2,300 grads and former also co-chairman of the Class of 1956. Maxson '52, Bob Bicknell '53, Spence midshipmen who served as Air Force officers and will especially be dedicated to the 113 who gave their lives in Korea, Vietnam, and other operations around William A. Anders'55 the world.

A fighter interceptor pilot before becoming an The project is on schedule for comastronaut. Bill Anders became a national hero as pletion

by August 2004 with formal lunar module pilot of APOLLO 8, the first mission dedication planned for Homecoming on to orbit the moon. Since those astronaut days he's 30 October 2004. been chairman of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Ambassador to Norway, vice president of General Electric, executive vice president ! Mike Nassr, a retired Air Force of Textron, and chairman and CEO of General colonel and pilot, has long had a Dynamics. He has received dozens of major keen interest in USNA grads who awards, including selection as one of USNA's first served in the Air Force. Through six Distinguished Graduates. He is a retired his research he has become the hisReserve Major General and still an active flyer torian of this group. He has written ^ with over 9,000 hours flying time. He has estabprior articles for Shipmate and has j lished the philanthropic Anders Foundation to support education and the published two histories on his Class I Heritage Flight Museum. of 1954. !

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his was the motto for a small group of Annapolis business and community leaders who, nearly ten years ago, dreamed of a chapel dedicated to Jewish worship at the Naval Academy.

The vision of the Friends of the Jewish Chapel (FOJC), longtime supporters and sponsors of Jewish midshipmen, was bom out of religious pride, patriotism and a penchant for ethics, leadership, and character development. Following nine years of Breaking ground on the Commodore Uriah P. Levy Center and Jewish Chapel, 1 to r: Chuck Irish, senior vice negotiations, meetings, solicitations, president, Whiting-Tumer Contracting Co.; Vice Admiral Rodney P. Rempt '66, USN, Superintendent, U.S. and design, the group's efforts were Naval Academy; Harvey L. Stein, past president, FOJC; Melvyn Fisher '55, board of directors and national campaign chairman, FOJC; Commander Howard Pinskey '62, USNR (Ret.), president, FOJC; and Joseph rewarded when six silver-plated shovBoggs, president, Boggs & Partners Architects els broke ground on the afternoon of 2 November 2003 for the Commodore Uriah P. Levy Center and Jewish Chapel at the U.S. Naval Academy.

The Levy Center and Jewish Chapel will be built adjacent FOJC began to amass national support for the concept of a to Mitscher Hall, with funds raised in a collaborative effort led Jewish chapel at the Naval Academy. The Air Force Academy by the FOJC and assisted by the U.S. Naval Academy had incorporated a Jewish chapel in the original construction Foundation. The new facility will house a fellowship hall, of its chapel complex in 1959, and West Point built a Jewish classrooms, offices, lounges, a media center, and the chapel in 1986, funded via a private appeal. ThenAcademy's Honor Court in the south wing, with the north Superintendent Admiral Charles Larson '58 enthusiastically wing housing the 410-seat Jewish chapel. Dividing the wings endorsed the proposal, as has each succeeding will be a grand lobby with access to both Mitscher and Superintendent. In 1999, then-Secretary of the Navy Richard Bancroft Halls. The Levy Center appeal will also provide sep- Danzig approved the project, and by the end of the campaign arate endowments for Center programs and the maintenance (1 July 2003), $12.8 million had been raised from more than of the building. Joseph Boggs, of the Annapolis firm Boggs & 1,500 donors.

Partners Architects, designed the building, and his innovative Witnessed by more than 500 guests including midshipmen, efforts have successfully blended this striking new structure donors. Academy faculty and staff, and representatives into the classic Beaux arts architectural style of the Academy. from the White House staff and Congress, the groundbreaking Construction is anticipated to take about 18 months. ceremony included Harvey L. Stein, founder of the The Levy project and outgoing FOJC president, Melvyn Fisher '55, the Center's genesis project's national campaign chairman, and Superintendent can be traced to Vice Admiral Rodney P. Rempt '66. Also participating 1994, when the was Mr. Chuck Irish, senior vice president and chief

^ ^ T h e Commodore Uriah P. Levy Center and Jewish Chapel will 'celebrate freedom of the individual.' 55 Harvey L. Stein and Howaid I'lnskey '62 address the audience at the groundbreaking reception in King Hall

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operating officer of Whiting-Turner Construction Co., the general contractor for the project. Commander Joel D. Newman, CHC, USNR, the Academy's rabbi, served as master-of-ceremonies.

Admiral Rempt predicted that the Commodore Uriah P. Levy Center and Jewish Chapel will "celebrate freedom of the individual." He explained the uniquely appropriate decision to name the new facility after Commodore Levy, saying, "It was Levy, after all, who survived six court martials and was honorably reinstated each time. It was Levy who led the fight ending corporal punishment in the Navy. And it was Levy who rescued Jefferson's Monticello, served 50 years in the Navy, attained the highest rank awarded in the naval service, and was the first in the Navy to recognize individuals for what they did rather than for their station in life."

Fisher, who had not returned to Annapolis after his graduation until he became involved with this project, said with great emotion, "I left Annapolis once, but I'll never leave again.

You're stuck with me!"

Following the groundbreaking, the FOJC hosted a reception in the Academy's Wardroom, King Hall. Howard Pinskey '62, incoming FOJC president, presided over the program, which included remarks by Admiral Larson '58, Tevi D. Troy, special assistant to the president for cabinet affairs, William K. Van Home, legislative counsel to Congressman Benjamin L. Cardin, and former USNA Rabbis Rear Admiral Aaron

Landes, CHC, USNR (Ret.) and Commanders Bob Feinberg, Irving Elson, and Jonathan Panitz.

The theme of freedom—freedom of individual rights, freedom to worship as one wants, and freedom to make choices— was repeated throughout the afternoon. Troy, speaking on behalf of President George W. Bush, recounted the President's comment during a meefing with several rabbis: "Freedom is beautiful, a God-given gift—anti-Semitism is the opposite of freedom. And anyone who is an anti-Semite does not understand what America is all about or what freedom is all about."

Admiral Larson offered his reflections on the Levy Center from the unique perspective of a two-time Superintendent. It was during his initial assignment that the first Jewish chaplain was assigned to the Academy. Ten years later, during his second tour as Superintendent, he welcomed the FOJC's proposal for a Jewish Chapel at the Academy. The Admiral commented, "I am privileged to have served with three of the six rabbis that have been assigned to the Academy. They have all served with honor."

At the conclusion of the reception, plaques were presented to Fisher, Pinskey, Stein, and Abe Wasserberger, FOJC's executive vice president for development, for their dedication to the project. Stein, whose vision of the Levy Center is often cited as the project's defining initiative, paraphrased Sir Isaac Newton in his remarks: "If perhaps I have seen farther, it is because I stood on the shoulders of giants." i '

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

In 2003, the Parents Fund continued to educate parents on the importance of unrestricted giving and its immediate impact on the lives of more than 4,000 midshipmen. Parent gifts also fully fund the Parent Program Partnership with the President's Circle Weekend: George and Peggy Watt with Susan and Chris Panos Alumni Association that supports the nationwide network of '72, and their son, Denny Panos '05 Parent's Clubs and various yearly parent events on the Yard.

The Parents Fund goal this year is $1.2 Milhon. year. Dan McKinnon, chair of the Plebe Parents Fund, and Susan Beginning in February 2003, Parents-of-the-Fleet and Christopher Panos '72, co-chairs of the Brigade Parents Chair Bruce Niggemann helped raise more than $250,000 in Fund, are bringing exciting energy to this year's fundraising new commitments. This is a five-fold increase over the efforts. We expect great things from our parent donors. They are 2002 Fleet results. This speaks volumes about the Academy's a guiding force in the critical area of unrestricted gifts. When parFleet parents' understanding of the importance of sending the ents receive their call to give, they give generously.

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"To develop midshipmen morally, mentally, and physically..."of a multi-year project entitled "Ethics and Leadership: In his opening remarks to participants of the "Ethics in Challenges and Responses." The project will include regional Business and the Military: Building Better Organizations" seminars and the creation of educational materials to be used conference. Vice Admiral Rempt '66 used the placement of by ethics educators and practitioners in the field.

Moderating the panel discussions was Dean John J. Shultz moral development in the mission of the Naval Academy as a metaphor for the importance of ethics in military and from the College of Communications at Boston College. The morning panel discussion focused on the development of ethcorporate leadership. ical leaders in the modem world and However important, instilling how ethical leaders can create ethical ethical behavior in individuals and cultures within a large organization. organizations remains a challenge for The first panelists included Kevin leaders and provided the grist for a Sharer, CEO of Amgen Corporation, challenging conference held on 27 Adnural James Watkins, USN (Ret.), October, at the Naval Academy. and Professor Amitai Etzioni of More than 150 scholars, business George Washington University. leaders, and military officers came to Mr. Sharer spoke primarily of the the Naval Academy from around the need to have the right people in the country to discuss problems associattop jobs in order to set the standards ed with creating and maintaining ethfor an ethical environment. Citing ical organizations. The day-long examples from his own corporation, event included morning and afterhe emphasized the role of a soUd, noon panel discussions, a keynote ethical upper management and address by Maryland Senator Paul a board of directors involved in Sarbanes, and a luncheon featuring Keynote speaker, U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes D-MD, author corporate activities.

Dr. Ron Sugar, CEO and president of of the Sarbanes-Oxley corporate accountability act, and panAdmiral Watkins built on Mr. the Northrop Grumman Corporation. elist Kevin W. Sharer '70, CEO of Amgen, agree that leaders Sharer's advice, but stressed that culThe Center for the Study of must practice the values they advocate tural ethics can't just come from the Professional Military Ethics and the USNA Alumni Association hosted the event. In addition to top down; they must be embraced and built on from the botengaging a broad and diverse audience, the conference tom up or else the effort will be merely create a fa9ade.

Projfessor Etzioni warned against a problem he said is seen demonstrated the Naval Academy's value to the nation as a primary source of ethical leaders and information on all too often at the Naval Academy and in business alike: ethical leadership. The conference marked the beginning setting the standard for an organization's culture too high

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ETHICAL DUTY IN COMBAT ugh Thompson, retured with service in both the Army and the Navy, recently addressed the United States Naval Academy on the ethics of duty in combat. Mr. Thompson spoke at the annual fall ethics lecture hosted by the Center for the Study of Professional Military Ethics. In addition to addressing the Naval Academy, he set aside an afternoon to sign copies of his new book.

The Forgotten Hero, in the Midshipmen Store, met with instructors on the core ethics course, and had an informal dinner with a small group of midshipmen.

He began his presentation with a video clip of his story taken from "60 Minutes" interviewing him about his 16

By Midshipman Christine EUenburg '06 experience as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam followed by a subsequent trip back to the village of My Lai. Then he filled in the gaps and took questions.

His story of courage and duty is taught in the required ethics course for midshipmen, but Mr. Thompson was able to bring urgency to his personal account of My Lai. This helicopter pilot was responsible for bringing a stop to the massacre being conducted in and around the village of My Lai. His job was to protect troops right outside of the villages and then draw enemy fire to his helicopter while covering the U.S. ground troops. Often this required him to fly as low as ten feet off the ground.

Intelligence reports told American

forces that the enemy lay in wait in the village of My Lai. At one point, Thompson had to return to the base camp to refuel. He was gone less than an hour. When he returned to the village, he and his two crew members noticed villagers strewn about the ground. They also saw a mass gravesite filled with bodies. Taking a closer look, he immediately noticed the bodies were those of women, children, and old men.

Flying over the gravesite, he realized that some of the people were still alive.

Aghast at what he saw, and then spotting a young child still alive, he asked one of the ground troops to escort the child to safety. In response, the child was shot dead on the spot. Coming to Shipmate, January-February 2004

invites short cuts. The pressure for success can feel extreme amongst deadlines and peer competition. Lying, cheating, and stealing can result if honest work cannot accomplish a task.

The question remains, though, of how a culture that demands high ethical values, but exudes the notion of "it pays to be a winner," can avoid these breaches of ethical conduct.

Senator Sarbanes, in his keynote address, focused on the structural and systematic breakdowns that lead to poor ethical cultures. He expressed several steps necessary to structurally promote ethical behavior, including eliminating conflicts of interest, establishing checks and balances, and emphasizing accountability.

In his lunchtime address. Dr. Sugar expanded on structural and systematic defects by suggesting physical ways to improve ethical organizations, such as updating and publishing ethical standards annually.

The afternoon panel focused on using ethics as a decision making tool in everyday professional life. The speakers included Don Ackerson, managing director for the Carlyle Group, Admiral Charles Larson '58, USN (Ret.), and Dr. Stuart Oilman, president of the Ethics Resource Center.

A common thread was that the difference between what is legally right and morally right must be personally bridged in order for one to simply do what is right. Laws set the critical foundation for regulating behavior, but they aren't all encompassing. As Admiral Larson illustrated, if you give someone a hst of 100 things not to do, they will always find number 101.

Just because something is legal certainly doesn't mean it's ethical, but determining what is ethical without legal context is often difficult, especially in what Mr. Ackerson referred to as the "chaotic grey area." Dr. Oilman made an important reminder, however, that determining what is ethically right doesn't always have to mean having the right answers, it means being able to ask the right questions.

How, then, are values instilled so that right and wrong are determined on an ethical level and not just in legal terms? The question of whether or not ethics can be taught seems to be an endless debate with no clear answer. The Naval Academy has full realization, Mr. Thompson felt immediate guilt saying he "felt responsible for the child's death."

Spotting three Vietnamese peering out of a bunker, he vowed to not repeat the same mistake. Instead, he positioned his helicopter between the Vietnamese and U.S. soldiers. "I was determined not to let the men I was supposed to be protecting commit anymore such acts," stated Mr. Thompson, remembering the incident. A short standoff ensued before he was able to coax the noncombatant civilians, who turned out to be ten people, not just three, out of the bunker, and he was able to arrange for their removal to safety along with a small boy pulled from the mass grave.

When asked if he would have fired upon his own men, he responded, "I had already given my crew members the order to fire back if fired upon by the Shipmate, January-February 2004

taken the approach of teaching ethics based on ethical situations and historical examples. The effect of the class seems positive when analyzing real world events such as the fran-Contra affair in which lives and careers were at stake. But when facing the deep set cultures and attitudes that accompany large organizations, ethical slips, which may appear small in nature, are hard to overcome. Midshipmen who usurp their class privileges and get away with it, are often revered under the attitude that "you rate what you skate." In other words, if you can get away with it, then it doesn't matter if it is right or wrong.

This attitude, be it in the Naval Academy, business, or any other organization, is the heart of what needs to change in order for ethical living to truly take hold. The overwhelming consensus of all conference members was that the examples set by ethical leaders are the best method for changing the attitudes of organizations and building ethical cultures.

As the Naval Academy continues to make developing ethical leaders and an ethical culture a top priority, future conferences between business and military leaders will also continue to confront these challenges and spread ethical cultures to other organizations.

The ultimate goal is to not tell individuals or organizations how to be ethical, but to make every person realize that strong ethics must be internal and can only be judged when no one is watching.

If you are interested in either of the two follow-on tracks (regional events looking at the ethical leadership challenges in large organizations and the development of ethics educational materials), you can contact the Center for the Study of Professional Military Ethics via their web site at http://www.usna.edu/ethics. ^i' Midshipman Jennifer Lipscomb '04 is originally from Bend, OR. She is a mechanical engineering major and is planning to attend graduate school next year before becoming a Navy pilot and hopefully flying helicopters.

U.S. soldiers." The mission was subsequently shortened from four days to hours after he reported the incident to his chain of command.

When asked what he thought caused the ground troops' actions that day and why his reactions were different, he adamantly answered, "The quality of leadership found in their officers was poor. We all had the same briefs on the operation, but their officers did not follow their duty in leading their men."

Still emotional about the incident, he added that, "This is not war, and no American soldier should consider it such." When asked why he personally made his choice, he carefully explained, "I was raised in a strict family, probably considered abusive by today's standards, but we were taught right from wrong, and that was wrong." He spoke of the duty he was bound to honor by saving the lives of noncombatants from

needless killing and the action he needed to take against his own comrades to change the situation.

He hopes that by speaking with people today, specifically future officers, that he can instill a sense of responsibility. His main message is, "Do the right thing, make the right decision, get involved, don't accept negative peer pressure." For this reason, he also thinks ethics should be an integral part of the curriculum taught to future officers. A true American hero, he firmly believes that one person can make a difference, but he "just has to make the right difference."

Mr. Thompson's presentation was part of the fall ethics lecture series supported through the generosity of WiUiam C. Stutt. The Center for the Study of Professional Military Ethics sponsors this and a spring lecture series, i

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U.S. Naval Academy Foundation

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By Captain Ed Wallace '72, United States Navy (Retired), Executive Director

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he Trustees of the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation, Athletic & Scholarship Programs recently held their fall meeting on 3 October 2003 in the Superintendent's VIP tent at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. With Phase II of the stadium renovations having just been completed in August, the location was the ideal venue for this group who had previously contributed the initial $5,000,000 to "kick start" the fund raising campaign for renovating the stadium.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Rear Admiral Tom Lynch '64, USN (Ret.), and guest speakers included the USNA Superintendent, Vice Admiral Rodney Rempt '66, USN, Athletic Director Chet Gladchuk, and Head Football Coach Paul Johnson. The Superintendent acknowledged the long history of support for athletic excellence and prep school opportunities that the Trustees have always provided to the Naval Academy. Of particular interest was the assessment of the football team's progress this year and the outlook for the next day's big game against Air Force. As we all know, that contest was a tremendous success, ending in a 28-25 Navy win.

This meeting also witnessed the induction of four new Trustees: Heisman Trophy Winner Joe Bellino '61, Admiral Hank Chiles '60, USN, (Ret.), Commander Walt Welham '62,

USN, (Ret.), and Navy football great. Napoleon McCallum '85. There are currently 175 active Trustees in the Foundation.

The Trustees presented three annual Foundation coaches' awards to the top coaches for the previous year's fall, winter, and spring sets. The awardees were: Fall '02—Sprint Football—Major Jerome Rizzo, USMC Winter '02-'03—Rifle—Bill Kelley Spring '03—Golf—Pat Owen The individual coaches' recognition includes a desktop trophy clock and a significant cash award. They are chosen annually by the Trustees Awards Committee and given for each set to that coach who demonstrates the highest ideals of the Naval Academy in varsity competition and who have the most impressive overall season record, including their record versus Army each year.

A highlight of the meeting was when Chairman Tom Lynch presented Athletic Director Chet Gladchuk a certificate of appreciation from the Foundation Trustees for his and his staff's efforts in completing Phase II of the stadium renovation before the start of this season. In part, it read: "You and key members of your staff worked many long hours, often in threatening weather conditions, to complete the renovation— on time and on budget. Throughout, you kept an optimistic attitude and great sense of humor. Our new stadium has never

Football Coach Paul Johnson and Foundation Chairman Tom Lynch

Athletic Director Chet Gladchuk welcomes new Trustee, Joe Bellino

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looked better! It is a testament to our dedication to Navy athletics and a tme memorial to the many men and women who have served our nation in the Navy and the Marine Corps."

The meeting concluded with a wonderful lunch at the Superintendent's VIP tent, followed by guided tours of the newly renovated stadium for all interested Trustees and their spouses. That evening, the Trustees attended a dinner dance at a local hotel.

The U.S. Naval Academy Foundation has had a long and productive history. It was incorporated in 1944 by a group of Alumni for the original purpose of identifying promising high school football players who had the academic potential to enter the Naval Academy. For many years, the Foundation Trustees worked closely with Assistant Athletic Director "Rip" Miller in what was called the "Birddog" network of recruiters across the country who were responsible for the great success of Navy football teams in the "SOs and '60s.

Now, the role of the Athletic and Scholarship (A&S) Division of the current USNA Foundation is to actively support the Brigade by providing financial support to Navy athletics, but also to provide a preparatory school opportunity for up to 80 deserving candidates each year. This is accomplished by a reserve of funds raised over the years to create Honor or Memorial Scholarships, which are used to help sponsor these candidates to any one of 24 affiliated private prep schools across the country. Through this program, classes, individuals, groups, corporations, etc. were (and still are) encouraged to contribute $20,000 tax deductible, to the Foundation, A&S Division to establish a scholarship fund in perpetuity to honor a particular individual. The strong evidence of the success of this prep program is that, each year, 95% of those students under Foundation sponsorship will become midshipmen the following summer. Of that number, 86% will graduate from USNA in four years, significantly higher than the Brigade average. Additionally, significant emphasis is being placed on raising funds for Athletic Excellence, to continue the Foundation's support of club, intramural, and varsity sports within the Brigade of Midshipmen.

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n a lovely fall evening in September 1995, the Charter Members of the President's Circle gathered at Ogle Hall in Annapohs to meet one another for the first time at a dinner party in the garden. The event, attended by 87 guests, proved to be the beginning of a special bond among these generous people who would become the leaders of private giving support of the Naval Academy. Today, nearly a decade later, more than 1,000 alumni, parents, and friends are recognized every year by the Alumni Association and Foundation for their valued support as President's Circle members.

In late October 2003, 550 members, some from as far away as Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, and Venezuela, took part in a President's Circle Weekend of activities that afforded them the opportunity to interact with the Superintendent, faculty, and midshipmen. Seminars, taught by the Academy faculty and leaders, were a highlight, as was the address given by Vice Admiral Rodney Rempt '66.

A Halloween concert that received rave reviews, cocktail parties, tailgate, and a winning football game made for a memorable weekend.

Every year, President's Circle members return to Annapolis to reconnect with old friends and classmates and to welcome new members. The many different activities throughout the weekend provide a snapshot of life at the Academy for the present-day midshipmen and show the institution continues to grow and change. For the Alumni Association and Foundation, it is our way of thanking and recognizing the members of the President's Circle for their spfrit of philanthropy.

Members of the President's Circle are a dedicated group who annually contribute $2,500 or more in support of the Naval Academy, Alumni Association, and Foundation. It includes graduates ranging from the Class of 1931 to the Class of 1992. Although this premier donor society has grown by an order of magnitude since that crisp fall evening in 1995, members continue to enjoy a special bond.

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In 2004, we will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the President's Circle.

We look forward to welcoming new members as we begin a new year and encourage you to be part of this legacy of leadership. Your generous philanthropic support will help ensure the mission and excellence of the Naval Academy. Now, perhaps more than ever, we must rededicate ourselves to the fundamental values that define the Naval Academy: honor, courage, and commitment.

To learn more about the President's Circle and to be part of the tenth anniversary celebration, contact Julia Hutchison at 410-293-1948.

Jim and Rosemary Adkins '58 Homer Allen '46 Bob Baldwin '45 Ted and Marilyn Black '53 Neil and Gina Block '61 Lou '48 t and Maureen Boland Don and Linda Bourassa '62 John and Liza Bray '59 Art and Lynne Bryant '66 Don and Marion Buhrer '48 Bill and Ginny Busik '43 Steve and Maureen Chadwick '62 Ed and Sally Chapline '48 Bill and Shirley Crowe '47 Hugh and Nan Cullman '46 Fran Curren '46 Bill Daly '41 Dean '53 and JoAnn t Delamar

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EV1 .net Houston Bowl More Than Football

By Lawrence Heyworth III '70

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hen the U.S. Naval Academy football team arrived in Houston, TX, for the EVl.net Houston Bowl to play Texas Tech, the local area was about to learn that USNA is more than football. It's about loyalty, support, spirit, service—the basis for the Navy's core values of honor, courage, and commitment.

Navy's Athletic Director, Chet Gladchuk, was faced with the challenge to demonstrate to the bowl community that USNA "travels well." He assembled a cross-organizational team from the Athletic Association, the Naval Academy, and the Alumni Association and Foundation to meet a formidable challenge: Fill 13,000 seats. This set in motion a series of plans that sent tens of thousands of emails from the Alumni Association to USNA Alumni, parents, and friends alerting them to the game, how and where to purchase tickets, and what packages were available. Concurrently, USNA rallied the Brigade, which was in the midst of exams and getting ready for a well deserved Christmas break, to sign up for the bowl game that occurred in the middle of their leave period.

This mass movement of USNA supporters also included the Drum and Bugle Corps, the Navy cheerleaders, and the "Electric Brigade" from the Naval Academy Band.

Focus on 30 December in Houston, TX, where over 20,000 Navy fans cheered on the Big Blue in Reliant Stadium, home of this year's NFL Super Bowl. This included over half of the Brigade of Midshipmen (2,200) and several first semester exchange cadets from the Military, Coast Guard, and Air Force Academies who gave up some of their leave to be a part of an exciting and memorable event that could not be missed.

While this level of support may not surprise Navy supporters, it is impressive to those not accustomed to seeing Navy in action. Jerry Ippoliti, CEO and president of the Houston Bowl, said, "It's just remarkable, especially considering the fact that Navy does not have a large Alumni base right here in Houston...Chet Gladchuk...guaranteed me that Navy would turn out fans. They have really delivered on that pronuse."

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The event, however, was much more than the football game, and included a children's hospital visit, a rodeo, a Navy Pep Rally, and a huge tailgate of nearly 8,000 Navy fans. The Navy team joined their Texas Tech counterparts in a visit to Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital in Houston to brighten the lives of many of the young patients. The "Rodeo Bowl" included a pep rally, professional rodeo, and live music. The cowboys and cowgirls donned team jerseys in their competition against one another in bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, calf roping, and barrel racing. Navy cheerleaders enthusiastically competed against the Texas Tech cheerleaders in an event unfamiliar to them—cow chip tossing— and brought home a trophy for their efforts (perhaps the less said the better...). The decidedly partisan Navy crowd, decked out in blue and gold, cheered their charges onward in several events and made the atmosphere feel more like a Navy home game.

The game day tailgate drew an estimated 8,000 participants, who ate barbecued ribs, chicken, and pork 'n beans, catered by the local chain, Luther's. USNA's "Electric Brigade" entertained the large crowd with songs from the 1960's to the present. A number of speakers fired up the crowd, including Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Gordon R. England, Superintendent VADM Rodney Rempt '66, Commandant CAPT Joe Leidig '78, Chet Gladchuk, and USNA AA and Naval Academy Foundation President and CEO George Watt '73. Finally, the Drum and Bugle Corps and cheerleaders prepared everyone to enter the stadium.

The partial Brigade practiced their March-On in the empty Houston Astrodome next door then wowed the crowd a half hour before the game, drawing special coverage from ESPN. Although Navy dropped the game by a score of 38-14, by the time the team walked to the sideline where they were greeted by their fellow midshipmen to sing Navy Blue & Gold, Houston and a national ESPN television audience were exposed to a national treasure that provides leaders of great character to our country.

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Internally at USNA and the Alumni Association and Foundation, this was about teamwork, execution, and working together for a greater objective to tell the Naval Academy's story to the nation. For the thousands of you who supported the team with your attendance or by donating ticketsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Thank You! For those of you who missed this year's bowl game, you can't miss the next one. It will be even better.

Go Navy!

Coverage of the event can be found at http://www.usna.com/Features/2003_2004/Bowl/Bowl.htm and full game coverage at http://navysports.com/sports/ football/release.asp?RELEASE_ID= 15488 4.

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Some of the Navy faithful: John Gorman Jr., Duane Carr '90, Sue and Bill Malin '64, Joyce and Bemie Maguire '64, and John Gorman '64

No. 56 Eddie Carthan '04 and no. 35 Byron McCoy '07 with Texas Tech player Tyler Yenzer (ft.) visiting the Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital

Go Texas Tech., fight

Go Navy

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Navy Football 2004

By Eric Rudden, senior associate athletic director for external relations, Naval Academy Athletic Association joining off one of the most successful Navy football Hurricane in a game that will match the two most improved seasons in school history, the midshipmen and teams of 2003. Tulsa, who was 1-11 in 2002, posted an 8-4 Coach Paul Johnson will aim to defend the mark this year and will play Georgia Tech in the Humanitarian Commander-in-Chief's Trophy in 2004. The 11- Bowl on 3 January. game regular season schedule will feature six home games at The Mids return home the following week to take on Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium and two neutral site Vanderbilt of the SEC in a 1:30 p.m. contest. The games where Navy will serve as the host institution.

Commodores finished 2-10 last year, including a 37-27 upset The season will kick-off Saturday, 4 September against loss at home against Navy.

Navy will put the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy on the Duke. The Mids will also host Northeastern (11 September), Vanderbilt (25 September), Rice (23 October), Delaware line for the first time on 2 October when the Mids travel to (Homecoming-30 October), and Rutgers (20 November) at Colorado Springs to take on Air Force. The Falcons finished the newly-renovated Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. 7-5 last year, including a 28-25 loss to Navy that cost the Navy will travel to East Rutherford, NJ, to host Notre Dame Falcons the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy. on 16 October at Giants Stadium and wind-up the regular seaAfter an open week, the Mids will travel to Giants Stadium son on 4 December at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, in East Rutherford, NJ, to take on Notte Dame in a game that PA, against Army. will be televised nationally by CBS (game time TBA). Navy "With a six-game schedule at the newly-renovated stadium has lost heartbreakers to Notre Dame, 5-7 a year ago, the last and three of our first four games at home, we are hopeful our two years (27-24 in 2003 and 30-23 in 2002) and will be home field advantage will play a big factor in early success for trying to beat the Irish for the first time since 1963.

The Mids return to Annapolis the next two weeks to take on the team," said Director of Athletics Chet Gladchuk. "The 2004 schedule presents a challenging but reasonable schedule that Rice (23 October, 1:30 p.m.) and Delaware (30 October, 1:30 will give our team a reahstic opportunity to be competitive and p.m., Homecoming). The Owls finished the 2003 campaign with a 5-7 record, including a 38-6 loss at home to Navy. The to go into every game with an 'Expect to Win' state of mind."

Mids will be looking for revenge the "I think the 2004 schedule is a chalnext week as Delaware (15-1), who won lenging slate of games, but it gives us a Navy-Marine Corps the I-AA National Championship with a chance to play at home in front of the Memorial Stadium Suites 40-0 rout over Colgate, upset the Mids Brigade of Midshipmen six times," said Phase III of the Navy-Marine on Homecoming a year ago, 21-17.

Navy head coach Paul Johnson. "It proCorps Memorial Stadium renovavides a nice cross section of opponents Navy will travel to New Orleans on tion will include the addition of 14 including four games against schools 6 November to take on the Green Wave luxury suites on the East (Gold) from BCS conferences and the two of Tulane. Tulane finished the 2003 Side of the facility. These suites games against the brother academies." campaign with a 5-7 record, including a 35-17 loss to Navy.

Navy will kickoff the 2004 season will include 24 external seats and with a 4 September contest against Duke After a week off, the Mids return home six standing room tickets for a total in a game that will kickoff at 6 p.m. It to face Rutgers (5-7 last year) out of the of 30 admissions. Each suite will will be the first night game at the newly Big East (20 November, 1:30 p.m.). The contain a private restroom, wet bar, refurbished stadium and the first night Mids will have revenge on their minds as refrigerator, and cable television. game at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Navy was handed their worse loss of the A premium caterer will provide a Stadium since Navy opened up the 2000 2002 season by the Scarlet Knights, full selection of options for the campaign against Temple.

48-27, last year in Piscataway. suite holder to choose from. All Duke finished 4-8 last year and won The Mids will end the 2004 regular food and beverage will be the two of its final three games under then season schedule on 4 December against responsibility of the suite holder. interim and now current Head Coach Ted Army at Lincoln Financial Field (CBS).

Four VIP parking passes will be Roof. In Roof's five-game stint as interNavy is 2-0 against the Black Knights im coach, he led Duke to a 2-3 record, since Paul Johnson has taken over the included in the price of the suite. including a 41-17 pasting of bowl bound helm as head coach and has outscored A limited amount of suites are Georgia Tech and near upsets of North Army, 102-18. currently available at $20,000 a Carolina State and Tennessee.

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I Relieve You, Sir

By Lieutenant Commander Fred Kacher '90

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ne naval fradition that seems almost as timeless as the sea itself is the change of command. For many years, changes of command were very basic and accounts of these ceremonies, particularly during World War H, underscored the simplicity that often accompanied these profound transfers of power.

As an aide on the Norfolk waterfront in the mid-'90s, I attended many of these events and they seemed to become increasingly more elaborate. In the last few years, however, leaders have gone back to the basics, streamlining these ceremonies back to their essential elements—reminiscent of the days when captains would assemble their crew, read their orders, and quickly depart the ship with minimal fanfare.

On BARRY, a change of command underway culminated an extraordinary busy week of training in which the Afloat Training Group, Atlantic Fleet conducted a week long assessment that tested the ship's ability to train and fight across multiple mission areas while combating simultaneous instances of battle damage throughout the ship.

Our outgoing Commanding Officer, Commander Terry Culton, in a decision consistent in the way he commanded his ship, chose to be reheved at sea—sparing his crew and his new XO from having to prepare for and preside over a more elaborate ceremony ashore.

Commander Culton did not go to the Naval Academy but I know that the Naval Academy Alumni in his wardroom wish that we could claim him. A great teacher, patience, and steady competence were his hallmarks. While he and BARRY'S crew distinguished themselves during their deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as part of the GEORGE WASHINGTON Battle Group prior to my arrival, not every day in command is going to be a great one, and he remained calm and gracious through every peak and valley a ship invariably experiences—qualities that never go out of style for a ship's crew.

When a change of command occurs, the ship and crew have the opportunity to take an assessment of where they have gone and where they need to still go. Classified material audits, ammunition inventories, departmental briefs, and relieving letters certainly compel various crewmembers to take stock of their progress—but even those crewmembers not affected by the "change of command checklist" are prone to ponder what's next for the ship. Even on the best of ships, Sailors wonder aloud what the new commanding officer will be like and the impending change serves to stave off any complacency that might otherwise come when a ship is running well.

Our prospective Commanding Officer, Commander Chip Denman '85, wanted to command a destroyer since he attended a ceremony as a four-year-old, in which his late father, Commander Charles C. Denman Jr., took command of RADFORD (DD-446), a FRAM destroyer during the Vietnam War. The day after the change of command, as my family joined the Denmans at their home to watch Navy win the

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Commander-in-Chief's Trophy with a victory over Army, I was able to see the separate editions of the book, Command at Sea, that he and his father used as they prepared to take command of United States Navy warships. These two editions, similar in appearance yet separated by over three decades, serve as yet another reminder that for many of us, the Navy remains an institution of tradition for both the service and the families who support it.

So, on a cold December morning in the Virginia Capes Operating Area, a very sparse ceremony—not more than 20 minutes long—marked the change of command on BARRY. With the words, "I relieve you, sir," the ship and crew became Commander Denman's, ready to follow his direction and embody his philosophy without missing a beat. This seamless transfer of authority and responsibility and the crew's instantaneous adjustment serve as examples of the small wonders that happen almost every day on United States Navy ships that defend our nation. When he concluded his brief comments.

Commander Denman told his crew that 5 December marked the happiest day of his professional life, leaving no doubt in anyone's mind that his words were true.

Joseph Conrad's famous observations on command at sea, a staple of change of command programs for decades, may come closest to describing the indescribable for those of us who have yet to experience command: This is the most difficult and demanding assignment in the Navy. There is not an instant during his tour of duty as commanding officer that he can escape the grasp of command responsibility. His privileges in view of his obligations are ludicrously small; nevertheless command is the spur which has given the Navy its great leaders.

It is a duty which most richly deserves the highest, time-honored title of the seafaring world— "Captain."

Following the change of command and prior to the ship's arrival at Naval Station, Norfolk, I ducked into my stateroom to get prepared for sea and anchor detail. There I met Commander Culton, no longer the commanding officer, who quickly pressed his command at sea pin into my hand with the words, "Take care of the crew and they will take care of you."

His pin still sits on my stateroom in my desk, and I know I join my classmates who still serve at sea in hoping that we one day have the opportunity to say, "I relieve you, sir." vi> Lieutenant Commander Fred Kacher '90 serves as executive officer of BARRY ( D D G - 5 2 ) and was recently selected for Command at Sea.

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By Norm Bednarek '59

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he 25th anniversary of Homecoming Golf 2003 was extremely successful once again with 184 golfers participating. Alumni came from all over the country to renew friendships and kick off the Homecoming festivities with a fun-filled round of golf. Tee sponsors and prize donors contributed over $5,000 in goods and merchandise. The resulting raffle and the sale of mulhgans on Thursday brought in another $1,800. The weather cooperated on both days with cool and comfortable temperatures. The net proceeds for the Golf Team were approximately $9,000. The best we've ever done.

The winners of the Callaway Competition on Thursday were Matt Hoskins '96, Mike Schnable '94, Matt Long '95, and Garrett Leubker '96 with a team score of 72.

The top wirmers in the National Championship Competition on Friday were: Gary Hentz '76, Low Gross Champion and winner of the WiUiam B. Morrow Trophy with a gross score of 76; Mark Crook "80, Low Net Champion with a net score of 66.

A bigger and better event is being planned for next year.

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Norm Bednarek '59 is presented a special putter from George Watt '73, president and CEO of the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation, as a thank you for all his years of working on the tournament

Class of '59 enjoying the 19th hole after the tournament with delicious appetizers donated by Lebanese Taverna Cafe and exciting raffle prizes

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Associate Life Member: Jack R. Lengyel has received the Homer Rice Award for Distinguished Service. '43: ADM James L. Holloway III, USN (Ret.), was recently inducted as a 2004 member of the National Aviation Museum Hall of Honor. '47: RADM Jeremiah A. Denton Jr., USN (Ret.), has been inducted into the Alabama Military Hall of Honor at Marion Military Institute. '50: ADM S. Robert Foley Jr., USN (Ret.), has been chosen by University of California officials to become vice president for Laboratory Management overseeing the two weapons labs and the basic science lab UC manages for the federal government. '51: VADM William P. Lawrence, USN (Ret.), has been selected by The Caring Institute to be a recipient of the 2003 National Caring Award.

'52: CAPT James A. Lovell Jr., USN (Ret.), was recently inducted as a 2004 member of the National Aviation Museum Hall of Honor. '56: CAPT Carl A. Nelson, USN (Ret.), has published his second novel. Secret Players, and it has been nominated by his publisher to the Pulitzer committee. '57: CDR Robert H. Rositzke, USN (Ret), has been awarded the Gold Tilley Award for the video "Prepared to Serve," the Class of '68 project. CAPT Richard N. Charles, USN (Ret.), was elected vice president of the Mobile, AL, Chapter, Navy League, Chairman of the Fairhope, AL, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Volunteer of the Year 2003, by his local Rotary Club. '58: CAPT Paul A. Polski, USN (Ret.), is the recipient of the Homeland Security Medal, recognizing the public servant who has made an outstanding contribution to the security of our country. Edward L. Kessler Jr. has joined Markland Technologies, Inc. as vice president of science and technology research. '61: Leonard S. Yurkovic has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Paragon Technologies, Inc. '64: ADM Joseph W. Prueher, USN (Ret.), has joined the board of directors of Fluor Corporation. '65: CDR Joseph A. Giardina, USNR (Ret.), nuclear safety specialist with the Naval Surface Warfare Center, retired on 3 October 2003, after more than 42 years of combined military and federal service. He was awarded the Navy Meritorious Civilian Service Award. ADM Donald L. Pilling, USN (Ret.), has been elected a fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration. Courtland P. Gray III has joined FDC/Aerofilter as director of marketing and business development. '66: RADM Pierce J. Johnson, USNR (Ret.), is the new president/CEO of the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation in Washington, DC. American Airlines Captain, LCDR Harry Thaete, USNR (Ret.), made his final landing in a B767-300 on 30 August 2003 completing 30 years of commercial flying and seven years of tailhooking in Navy S2E's. His old roommate and classmate, A-7 driver and retired American Captain, CDR Fred Ameel, USN (Ret.), was sitting on the jump seat for final landing critique. Fred retired from American in November 2001. Dr. Frank C. Grammer 32

was elected as the 12th district trustee (Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Louisiana) of the American Dental Association in October 2003. '67: LtGen Michael P. DeLong, USMC (Ret.), has joined The Shaw Group, Inc. as vice president of global planning and operations. MajGen Thomas L. Wilkerson, USMC (Ret.), has been selected as CEO and publisher of The Naval Institute. CDR Gregory S. Marshall, USN (Ret.), has joined KaiserAir as general manager of maintenance. '68: LCDR John M. Lydiard IH, USNR, has been named president of BAE Systems Mission Electronics line of business. William O. Powell III has been appointed as vice president-chief accounting officer of La Quinta Corporation. '69: CAPT Francis A. Roberts, USN (Ret.), has taken a position with Old Dominion University Research Foundation and working as an IPA at U.S. Joint Forces Command where he is responsible for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) integrarion initiatives. '70: Steven Reinemund was elected to the board of directors of Johnson & Johnson. RADM Robert C. Chaplin, USN (Ret.), has been appointed vice president, Raytheon International, Inc. Japan. '72: Thomas D. Jones has been named president and CEO of Velosel Corporation. RADM (Lower Half) Bruce R. Englehardt, USN, has been nominated for appointment to the rank of rear admiral (upper half). RADM Dale E. Baugh, USN (Ret.), is the new director of ship repair processes and resource development at Todd Pacific Shipyards. John L. "Jack" Skolds, chief nuclear officer of Exelon Nuclear, has been named to a U.S. Homeland Security Advisory Panel.

RADM John T. Byrd, USN (Ret.), has been selected as the director of cooperative threat reduction for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. '73: Duncan H. Meldrum has been elected to a one-year term as president of the National Association of Business Economics. RADM (Lower Half) John C. Harvey Jr., USN, has been nominated for appointment to the rank of rear admiral (upper half). W. Craig Kissel is the new president of Trane Commercial Systems. '74: RADM (Lower Half) Albert M. Calland III, USN, RADM (Lower Half) Paul E. Sullivan, USN, and RADM (Lower Half) John J. Waickwicz, USN, have been nominated for appointment to the rank of rear admiral (upper half). Col Mark E. Mooney, USMCR, has been named senior vice president and chief information officer for McGraw-Hill Education. Larry A. Olson was recendy elected to a three-year term on the board of directors of the 1,000 member Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientists. In October 2004 he will assume the office of president. RADM David M. Stone, USN (Ret.), has been named the acting administrator of the Transportation Security Administration. '75: CAPT Frank M. Langley, USNR (Ret.), has been elected chief executive officer of the Allegheny Conference on Community Development. RADM (Lower Half) John J. Donnelly, USN and RADM (Lower Half) Michael C. Tracy, USN, has been nominated for appointment to the rank of rear admiral (upper half). RADM Thomas Q. Donaldson V, USN, has been appointed the dkector, John C. Stennis Space Center (SSC), MS, effective 5 January 2004. CDR Jaymie A. Durnan, USNR, has been nominated by President Bush to be assistant secretary of the Army (installations and environment). '76: RADM Carlton B. "Bud" Jewett, USN, took command of Carrier Group One located at NAS North Island, CA, in July 2003. RADM (Lower Half) Carlton B. Jewett, USN and RADM (Lower Half) James Stavridis, USN, have been nominated for Shipmate, January-February 2004

BRAVO Z U L U appointment to the rank of rear admiral (upper half). CDR Paul R. Dorin, USN (Ret.), has joined SYS Technologies Inc. to head the Integrated Solutions Group. BGen Joseph V. Medina, USMC, has taken command of Expeditionary Strike Group Three. '77: CDR Richard E. Self, USN (Ret.), was promoted to senior vice president of the Advanced Technology Institute in Charleston, SC. RADM Mark A. Hugel, USN. has completed a successful tour as commanding officer of Norfolk Naval Shipyard and is now deputy director for fleet readiness for the Navy. RADM Patrick M. Walsh, USN, has taken command of Carrier Air Group Seven. '78: RADM (Lower Half) Anthony L. Winns, USN, has been nominated for appointment to the rank of rear admiral (upper half). LT William C. Throne, USNR, has joined the Norfolk office of Advantis Real Estate Services as an associate specializing in leasing and sales of industrial properties. Kevin G. Liddy has been appointed as commissioner of the Milford (CT) Inland Wetlands Agency by the Mayor of Milford for a three year term of office. '79: CAPT Michael J. Szostak, USN, recently assumed command of Reserve Patrol Wing, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Willow Grove, PA. '80: LCDR Susan S. Welch, USNR, has joined the Private Bank at Bank of America in Sarasota as senior trust officer. Janie L. Mines is one of the 2004 African-American History Calendar Honorees in South Carolina. CAPT Peggy A. Feldmann, USN, has been named a 2003 New Orleans Woman of the Year. Lawrence T. Di Rita, has been nominated by President Bush to be assistant secretary of defense (public affairs). CDR David M. Kern, USNR, has been selected as the new NRC senior resident inspector at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Middletown, PA. '81: Gary M. Becker has been named special counsel at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP CDR Robert C. Cummings, USNR (Ret.), has been selected as San Diego/Riverside County area president for K. Hovnanian Companies. '82: CAPT Daniel G. Lynch, USN, is the new commodore of Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Five at NAS Brunswick, ME. LtCol John F. Kelly, USMC, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for service in Operation Iraqi Freedom. '83: CDR Thomas P. Snyder, USN, is the new commanding officer of STUMP ( D D - 9 7 8 ) .

CDR Daniel L. Schroeder, USNR, has been assigned as the new Nuclear Regulatory Commission resident inspector at the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station in Delta, PA. CDR James M. Kuzma, USN, has been awarded the Bronze Star for actions in Operation Iraqi Freedom. '84: CDR PhiUp G. Howe HI, USN, was among five military personnel presented the 2003 Service Member Defense Medal of Freedom Award.

CDR WiUiam J. Frake FV, USN, has been awarded the Bronze Star for actions in Operation Iraqi Freedom. '85: CDR John H. Edwards, CEC, USN, assumed command of Naval Construction Training Center, Port Hueneme, CA, on 3 July 2003. CDR Paul L. McElroy III, USN, was awarded the Bronze Star for action during the war in Iraq. CDR David J. Hahn, USN, is the new commanding officer of PITTSBURGH (SSN-720). CDR Dale E. Horan, USN, recently assumed command of Strike Fighter Squadron 115, Naval Air Station, Lemoore, CA. '87: LT Shawn E. Dennis, USNR, has been promoted to assistant superintendent for the Escambia County School District. LCDR Kirk R. Benson, USNR, is the new director of Command Services at the Naval Reserve Forces headquarters in New Orleans. LCDR Mark A. Gardner, USNR, has been named vice president of process improvement Shipmate, January-February 2004

for Invitrogen Corporation. '88: CDR William C. Miller Jr., USNR, was named president of BrightHouse in Atlanta, GA. '90: Michael A. Maier was recently promoted to senior vice president at MBNA America, Wilmington, DE. '91: Steven G. Velotas has joined AeroTech Research as a program and business-development manager. Jason C. Davis is the new program manager in the Global Service Technology organization. LCDR Eric B. Sucharski, USNR, has been promoted to senior vice president, RBOC Sales, Tollgrade Communications, Inc. '93: Bernard K. Owens is the new network engineer of the Chesapeake and Newport News offices of Data Tech Central. '95: LT Joshua A. Sager, USN, was honored with the 2003 David E. Casher Instructor Pilot of the Year award. '96: Nick L. Hernandez has been named regional operations manager for The Budd Group. '05: MIDN Brandon E. Secrest, USN, captured first place in the 21st edition of the Lancaster YMCA Triathlon. '06: MIDN Brian J. Robinson, USN, participated in the 41st Annual JFK 50 Miler, "America's Ultra Marathon" on 22 November 2003 and finished in 26th place out of 829 runners that completed the race with a time of 7 hours, 24 minutes, and 45 seconds. ^Âą'

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BOARD OF

USNA ALUMNI ASSOCIATON T R U S T E E S 5 DECEMBER 2003 M E E T I N G

he U.S. Naval Academy Board of Trustees met for a regular meeting in Alumni Hall, U.S. Naval Academy at 7:30 a.m., on 5 December 2003, Admiral Carlisle A.H. Trost '53, USN (Ret.), being in the Chair. The secretary was present. A quorum was present, with one Trustee absent: Admiral Leighton W. Smith '62, USN (Ret.).

The Chair reviewed the agenda, asked for a roll call and introduced the 59th Superintendent, Vice Admiral Rodney P. Rempt '66, USN, who gave remarks on the stams of USNA and the Brigade of Midshipmen. After the Superintendent's report, the Board received committee reports. The Governance Committee presented bylaws and Operations manual issues for consideration for the May 2004 meeting and electronic vote, respectively.

George P. Watt Jr. '73, president and CEO, provided his report to the Board that is on the web site (usna.com).

The following was unanimously approved:

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• The minutes of the May 2003 board as presented in the Read Ahead • The KPMG Audit Report • 632 new Associate Members of the Association • A resolution commending Vice Admiral Charles W. Moore Jr. '68, 58th Superintendent • 2003-2004 Standing Committees • A resolution recognizing Admiral Thomas H. Moorer '33, USN, (Ret.), as Trustee Emeritus • Cerrification of three new Chapters (Austin, TX; Frederick, MD; Cape Fear, NC) and rejection of one new Chapter (USNA Out) The Chairman requested that staff examine options for the fall 2004 meeting date.

After announcing that the next meeting will occur on 7 May 2004 with committee meetings on the 6th, the Chairman invited Art Bryant '66 to lead the Board in singing Navy Blue & Gold.

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A L L HANDS A Tribute to Armed Forces Basketball: 1941-1969— Available Now!

Basketball and the military have enjoyed a long partnership.

A Tribute to Armed Forces Basketball: 1941-1969, by Seymour Smith, Jack Rimer, and Dick Triptow, chronicles some of the game's finest players and teams through World War n, the Korean War, the Cold War, and Vietaam. Forty of the leading service players and 40 of the top teams were selected through the various eras, along with photos of those individuals and teams. It also provides httle known facts concerning the many other players as hsted in the "Quick Dribbles" sections.

But you will also find it was not all fun and games.

Coulby Gunther would join Pittsburgh seven games into the Basketball Association of America's maiden 1946-1947 season after serving in the Pacific Theatre and spending nine months in military hospitals.

Future Hall of Famer Bob Davies participated in both European and Pacific campaigns, and fellow Hall of Famer Andy Phillip hit the beach at Iwo Jima.

Ralph Kaplowitz, who would play for New York and Philadelphia in the New BAA, flew fighter escort for the Enola Gay on its historic flight to Hiroshima.

Major Don Holleder, one of West Point's leading rebounders in 1954-55, was killed in action in Vietnam while rescuing members of a trapped platoon.

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And so it goes. They are all here. Hundreds of men who served in the Armed Forces and contributed to our great games of basketball, as well as providing the morale, recreation, and diversion for their fellow service personnel and the general public who watched the games.

For more information, contact Richard F. Triptow, 325 Birkdale Rd., Lake Bluff, IL 60044.

Navy Hockey Alumni Weekend

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avy Hockey Alumni Weekend is 28-29 February 2004.

Games in Dahlgren Hall are at 3 p.m. on Saturday and noon on Sunday, with a beer and pizza social following the Saturday game sponsored by the Friends of Navy Hockey.

Questions can be directed to Bruce Valley '66 (brucevalley@earthhnk.net) at 703-360-1726.

Salute To Our Oldest Alumni

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t has been brought to our attention that Captain George F. O'Keefe '25, who just celebrated his 100th birthday on 6 December, was omitted from the July-August 2003 "Salute to our Oldest Alumni." We were unable to contact him prior to publication (as our list requires), but hope to see him on our list again next year. Happy birthday!

Shipmate, January-February 2004

A L L HANDS USNA Men's Glee Club to Perform in Florida (13-21 March 2004)

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lease mark your calendars to catch the Naval Academy Men's Glee Club at several of their upcoming scheduled public performances in Florida on their March Tour. Public performances are scheduled for Tampa, Oriando, Palm Beach, and Ft. Lauderdale. Bring your friends to support our midshipmen!

Saturday, 13 March 2004 Tampa, IT. Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church 2902 W Fletcher Ave., Tampa, FL 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, 14 March 2004 Tampa, FL Sunday Worship Services at Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church 9:30 and 11 a.m.

The Villages, FL Church on the Square 1100 Main St., The Villages, FL 5 p.m.

Monday, 15 March 2004 Orlando, FL Universal Studios Time TED Tuesday, 16 March 2004 Palm Beach, FL The Church of Bethesda by the Sea 141 South County Rd., Palm Beach, FL 33480 6 p.m.

Wednesday, 17 March 2004 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church 5555 North Federal Hwy., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308 7:30 p.m.

Friday, 19 March 2004 Orlando, FL Walt Disney Epcot Center (American AdventureAmericana Pavillion) Time TBD Saturday, 20 March 2004 Orlando, FL Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom (Tomorrowland Stage) Time TBD Sunday, 21 March 2004 Orlando, FL Morning Worship Service at Cathedral Church of St. Luke's 130 N Magnoha Ave., Oriando, FL 32801 10 a.m.

Evening performance at Cathedral Church of St. Luke's 6 p.m.

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Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command information Technology Center Commander Honored as a Woman of the Year

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aval Academy Alumnus Captain Peggy A. Feldmann '80, commander. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command Information Technology Center (SpaWarlTC), was honored as one of 40 Women of the Year in New Orleans in a ceremony held on 14 November 2003 by the New Orleans Publishing Group.

This annual salute to women recognizes their influence on business and community leadership in and around New Orleans.

The women honored came from the fields of medicine, jurisprudence, academia, mihtary, pubhshing, finance, and government. They included a city councOwoman and a U.S. Senator.

Feldmann was one of two military women honored, the other being Captain Grace Sheehan, commanding officer of the Enlisted Placement Management Center.

As the daughter of an Air Force officer, she spent much of her youth in San Antonio, TX. She joined the U.S. Navy in the late '70s.

Among her accompUshments, Feldmann was honored for being thefirstmihtary commander of the SpaWarlTC and a member of thefirstNaval Academy class to graduate women in 1980.

The award luncheon included a brief recitation of each honoree's accomplishments and remarks by guest speaker Sharon Litwin, executive director of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra.

Feldmann received an inscribed award at the ceremony where more than 600 people were in attendance. She is also featured in the 10 November issue of A'^ew Orleans City Business.

She describes her years at the Naval Academy as a good experience and says that there was never any doubt that the 55 women in her class were making history. Today she promotes the Naval Academy and the opportunities that the Navy offers to young women during her visits to area schools.

"It was a real honor to be recognized with this group of accomplished women," Feldmann said. "The Navy is going through some exciting transformations in redefining and reshaping opportunities for all Sailors, and I look forward to working with the Space and Naval Warfare Information Technology Center and the City of New Orleans in being a part of these future initiatives."

Maria LoVasco Tolleson, public affairs officer

John L.Toner Award

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ice Admiral Bill Lawrence '51 provided the following information, which was in the program for The National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame's 2003 Annual Awards luncheon held at the Waldorf-Astoria on 9 December 2003. The John L. Toner Award is designed to recognize and acknowledge outstanding athletic directors who have demonstrated exceptional abilities especially in the area of college football.

John Clune {John L. Toner Award), director of athletics, formerly of the U.S. Air Force Academy.

As the sixth director of athletics in Air Force history, Colonel John Clune played a major role in enhancing the extensive Air Force Academy athletic and physical education program.

A 1954 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Clune was no stranger to the world of athletics. He was an All-America basketball player at Navy who held scoring records that lasted for 30 years.

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He is the lead donor for the Baseball Club House named in A native of Jersey City, NJ, Clune graduated from St Peter's High School where he earned all-state honors in basketball. his honor, and is a faithful and staunch supporter of unrestrictHe earned a master's degree in electrical engineering from ed giving. For the Naval Academy's planned tennis facihty, Southern California and completed the Armed Forces Staff he provided the design.

College in 1959 and the Industrial College of the Armed Navy Road Classic 2003 Forces in 1972. he Naval Academy Athletic Association and the Alumni Clune served as president of the National Association of Association and Foundation sponsored the Navy Road Collegiate Directors ofAthletics and as a member of the NCAA's Postseason Football Committee. He is the former chairman ofClassic 2003 Golf during this past football season. Alumni, the board of directors of the College Football Association and parents of midshipmen, and friends gathered together on Friday before the TCU, Rutgers, and Vanderbilt away football served as chairman of the NCAA Voting Committee.

He arranged for the Academy to become a member of the games to play golf on exceptional courses, enjoy a great lunch, Western Athletic Conference, the first service academy to join and hear the latest information on USNA activities from Chet a conference. He was responsible for initiating a ten-sport Gladchuk, USNA director of athletics and George Watt, presiintercollegiate program for women when the first class was dent/CEO, Alumni Association and Foundation. Special admitted in 1976. Once joining the WAC, Colonel Clune thanks go to Eric Ruden, NAAA senior associate athletic direcserved on the Compliance Committee, Finance Committee, tor for external relations; Eugene "Boo" Corrigan, NAAA promotions/sales; and Jeff Pruitt, event promoter and contractor and the Extra Events Committee. for planning and executing the Road Classic golf events.

He was also instrumental in working with Colorado Springs We appreciate the support from everyone who participated in civic leaders in bringing the Olympic Training Center, Olympic House, and two Olympic Sports Festivals to the maugural 2003 Road Classic golf events and encourage you Colorado Springs. He served as the president of the Air Force to join us during the 2004 football season. The 2004 Road Classic Academy Athletic Association and was one of the ten board schedule wiU be out shortly so you can make plans now to members designated by Congress to serve on the Academy participate in this new tradition for selected away football games.

Board, which is the governing body of the Air Force Academy.

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November-December issue

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hat happened to the December issue? We combined it with the November issue as a cost saving measure, as we advised the class and chapter presidents and secretaries last August. Additionally, we will be combining the May and June issues, which ultimately reduces the 2004 Fiscal Year Shipmate production to eight vice ten issues. During this time, we have refined some of our internal processes and tested software that wiU help us reduce costs, sent some staff to school, and conducted maintenance on our hardware. Over the next several months we will be developing a plan for consideration that takes us back to a ten magazine cycle during FY 2005. We will keep you posted via the class and chapter presidents on the FY 2005 schedule once it has been developed and approved.

Thank you for your support!

Lawrence Heyworth III '70,

Pictured above from the 2003 Rutgers golf event at Scotland Run Golf Club.

Williamstown, NJ, are Tim Hassett; Mark Stefanacci; Ron Vandereen; Michael Graime; Richard Salmon; Richard Salmon Jr.; Chet Gladchuk, USNA director of athletics; MajGen Terry Murray '68, USMC (Ret.), chief operating officer, Alumni Association; Ron Casey '75, operations manager. Alumni Association; Ronald Gonzalez; Ron Koontz "60; Lairy Needle; Eric Ruden, NAAA senior associate athletic director for external relations; Eugene "Boo" Corrigan, NAAA promotions/sales; Mark Yoder; V.M. "Corky" Gardner HI '77, Philadelphia Chapter president; CAPT Scott Bethmann, USN; Cindy Farber, president of NJ Parents Club; and Deb Bellina, co-president of the NJ Parents Club

editor-in-chief

Ambassador William H. G. FitzGeraldâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Errata n the write-up for Ambassador FitzGerald in the Distinguished Graduate Award article (see NovemberDecember 2003 Shipmate, page 8), there was an error with regards to Ambassador FitzGerald's involvement with Harvard. He attended the institution, but was not a graduate.

Also, with regards to his contributions to the W.H.G. FitzGerald Scholarship Program, a monetary figure was noted that was incorrect. Ambassador FitzGerald has made tremendous contributions to this program that cannot be reflected by a specific dollar figure.

FitzGerald created the W.H.G. FitzGerald Scholarship Program for graduate studies in the humanities in 1987. This program enables four scholars to study for two years at Oxford University. Scholarship recipients must demonstrate "scholarly attainment, leadership ability, and the capacity for devotion to a cause beyond self."

FitzGerald actively supports the United States Naval Academy and its midshipmen.

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The Vanderbilt game Golf Classic was held at the Hermitage Golf Club, in Nashville, TN. Among those participating were William Page '45; William B. Page; Barbara Page; Jonathan Page; Chet Gladchuk, USNA director of athletics; George Watt, president/CEO, Alumni Association and Foundation; MajGen Terry Murray '68, USMC (Ret.), chief operating officer, Alumni Association; Eric Ruden, NAAA senior associate athletic director for external relations; Ron Casey '75, operations manager. Alumni Association; Grett Ingalls; Mark Kohring '73; Mark Rogers '70; John Ohlinger '69, Nashville Chapter president; CAPT Stephen "Bruce" Latta, USN, director of admissions, USNA; LT Garrett Luebker, USN, regional director, USNA Admissions; and Ed Wallace '72, vice president. Athletic and Scholarship Programs, USNA Foundation

We look forward to a banner year for the Road Classic in 2004! Plan on being a player! i' Shipmate, January-February 2004

M A I L BOAT^ "Army-Navy Game Tradition"

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ack Clary obviously knows a lot about Army-Navy football {Shipmate, November-December 2003, page 26), but he errs when he reports the tradition of the President of the United States attending the Army-Navy game ended when Franklin D. Roosevelt's infirmities precluded his attendance.

I will always remember the 1941 game, when FDR sat on the Army side of the field for the first half (Army scored) and then during half-time, ceremoniously crossed the field to our side. Navy scored twice during the second half. We gave the president at least some of the credit. Don't recall his attendance at others, but I will never forget that one.

A.H. Vito Jr '44

Foreign Attendees at Our Service Academies

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ach year some number of young women and men from other countries are allowed to attend and graduate from our service academies as well as other military schools. I think many of us are unaware of the value of these programs to our respective countries. These graduates have internalized the values that we hold dear of "Duty, Honor, and Country" to follow when they return to their native lands. During my military career, I had an opportunity to observe this service by USNA graduates first hand.

In the period of 1984-87 I was chief of the U.S. Military Assistance and Advisory Group in Lima, Peru. Our duties included advising and assisting the military services of Peru in obtaining equipment, training, and logistics. To do this we had a staff of about 20 U.S. military and local hire personnel plus support from the embassy and Southern Command (at that time located in Panama). Our competition included Soviet, Chinese, Cuban, and East German counterparts. The Soviets had a military presence of approximately 700 personnel in Peru at that time. These people were doing everything in their power to obtain a Communist "foothold" in Peru, if not in South America. These efforts included various means to achieve their goals, including in one case to have the children of one of our local hire civilians killed if she did not agree to spy for the communist country.

The Soviets had provided the Peruvian Army and Air Force with various articles of Soviet equipment, including tanks and aircraft in mostly barter arrangements in exchange for fish products. The Peruvians also used various items of military equipment made in France, Canada, and the United States.

There were a lot of people in competition for their "hearts and minds" as well as for their business. However, we had a "legup" on most of the competition in that the Peruvian Navy had several graduates of the U.S. Naval Academy. One of these officers was my USNA classmate. Vice Admiral Guillermo "Zic" Zariquiey.

During this period, we learned that the Soviets urgently wanted to obtain a deep-water port in Peru. The Soviets offered Peru a fleet of naval vessels in exchange for being allowed to use one of he Peruvian ports as a Soviet base. To a country hard up for money and equipment, the deal might have sounded attractive. However, Admiral Zariquiey and his naval friends had had a very strong influence on the decision that was made to decline the offer. They convinced the government that it was not in the interests of the country to allow communism to obtain base rights in the country. Communism was contrary to their religion and their military code. As a matter of note: Admiral Zariquiey and some of his fellow Shipmate, January-February 2004

officers later survived assassination attempts. Personally, I think our country owes Admiral Zariquiey and other graduates of our military academies a big debt of gratitude and I credit their efforts with helping maintain a free Peru and South America.

The case above is just one example of the service and dedication provided by the young men and women from all countries who attend our military academies and schools.

Donald L. Carty '58

"Operation Galvanic" enjoyed the article {Shipmate, November-December 2003, page 20) but found one error. Both the article (page 21) and footnote 9 refer to Admiral "Richard" Kelly Turner instead of the correct Richmond Kelly Turnerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;otherwise DLG/CG-20 had the wrong name on its transom all the years she was in commission.

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CAPT Jack Martin '69, USN (Ret.)

Ed. note: In addition, the last sentence of the article states "For the Marine Corps at Tarawa..." It should have stated, "For the Marine Corps, success at Tarawa..." ^t

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CLASS NEWS "But still when two or three shall meet. And old tales be retold..."

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Pres: RADM Elliott Strauss, USN (Ret.) 2945 Garfield Tenace NW, Washington, DC 20008 h: 202-332-5042 Send news directly to Shipmate.

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"26: Homecoming game 2003, 1 to r: Judy Corbin Housley (daughter of Clifford "Tiby" Corbin), Bill Cosgrove '45, Peg Cosgrove, and Larry Shaffer '45

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Shipmate has learned of the passing of '26's Class secretary and number 13 on the last list of "Oldest Alumni," Henry Boorse on 4 August 2003. A physicist on the Manhattan Project, he was also dean of Barnard College and interim president of the college twice. A full obituary chronichng his life and accomplishments will appear in "Last Call" in a subsequent issue.

The birthday update below was sent in to the Class of 1926 by Carol McGregor Pettis (smidgen@tomatoweb.com). Please email or send well wishes to Grace McGregor c/o: Carol McGregor Pettis, 5929 W. 6th St. Rio, Linda, CA 95673.

Hello, 1 wanted to add some news for the Shipmate magazine Class of 1926 column. Although my father, RADM Donald McGregor passed away in 1982, my mother, Grace McGregor, just celebrated her 100th birthday last October.

She lives in her home in Long Beach, CA.

Judy Corbin Housley, daughter of Clifford "Tiby" Housley, attended the 13 December fundraiser for Gen Wesly Clark, at the Annapolis home of former ambassador to Sweden, Tom Seibert and Mrs. Seibert.

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From Anne Russillo Griffin, daughter of RADM Mike Russillo: We were delighted to see RADM Mike Russillo mentioned as the 18th of the 20 oldest Naval Academy graduates.

Mike is living peacefully in his own home in Redington Beach, FL, and would be delighted to hear from Classmates and friends. He will celebrate his 98th birthday on 24 October 2003. His lovely Christina died in Florida three years ago.

His address is 16016 4th St., Redington Beach, FL 33708.

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Pres: RADM William O. Snead, USN (Ret.) Secy: CAPT John A. Moreno, USN (Ret.) 1214 Fifth St., Coronado, CA 92118 h: 619-435-3732 Another sad month! Three widows and two more Classmates have died. That leaves only ten of us remaining out of a graduating Class of 406.

Faithful Lil Nelson, our Washington correspondent, informed us of Artie Owens' death on 16 November. Funeral services were held at Arlington National Cemetery on 22 December. Artie is survived by his wife, Madeline G. Owens, 3440 S. Jefferson St., Falls Church, VA 22041 and daughter, Kathleen Hadd, 1832 Baldwin Dr., McLean, VA 22101.

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Louise S. Jones, widow of Lafayette J. Jones, died on 17 November at Patriots Colony, Williamsburg, VA. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Jones Todd of Philadelphia, PA, son, Lafayette J. Jones Jr. of Williamsburg, VA, one granddaughter, one grandson, and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held on 21 November in Williamsburg.

Marguerite C. Haynsworth, widow of Hugh C. Haynsworth, died on 27 October at Norfolk, VA. She is survived by her son, Hugh C. Haynsworth III, daughter.

Marguerite Wheelock, and four grandchildren. She was buried on 5 November at Sumter, SC.

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

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Pres/Acting Secy: CAPT Will L Bull, USN (Ret.) 1725 Oak Ln., McLean, VA 22101 h: 703-538-5981 I thought for a moment that we had lost track of our former Class Secretary, Bob Gamble, but it turned out that he had only moved from Fallbrook, CA, to Rock Island, IL. In addition to a nice note, Bob sent his new address and a very interesting article, which he had prepared based on a book he had just read about the Battle of Midway and the part that three of our Classmates had played in that great victory. First, here is Bob's new address: Robert L. Gamble, Friendship Manor, 1209 21st Ave. #B107, Rock Island, IL 61201; 309-732-3152.

His article follows, highlighting the role our Classmates, Dick Best, Wally Short, and Dave Shumway played in the batde.

In May of 1942, ADM Nimitz was informed by Naval Intelligence that the Japanese planned to attack Midway on 4 June. He had considerable advice from his staff recommending that he should hold his carriers back and that it would be better to send out our submarines and save the carriers for the future. However Nimitz chose to confront the enemy who had previously defeated his own and allied forces with embarrassing ease.

After the decision to fight was made, reinforcements arrived at the island of Midway: new PBY-5a patrol planes, 30 flying fortresses, and some wildcat fighters and dive bombers for the Marines.

KITTY HAWK and ST. Louis brought the

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Third Defense Battalion and 12 more 3" AA guns 20-20 mm and 8-37 mm guns.

The first Japanese strike on the island of Midway was conducted by 35 "Kates" from HiRYU and SORYU; 36 "Vals" from AKAGI and KAGA and nine "Zeros" from each of the four Japanese carriers. The defending forces on the island received a fair amount of damage but the island could still defend itself from future attack.

CAPT Marc Mitscher, commanding officer of HORNET now decided to launch 20 CAP and strike escort fighters followed by 15 dive bombers and the 19 dive bombers of VB-8 with 1,000 pound bombs. These planes were followed by 15 dive bombers of Dick Best's VB-6 squadron from ENTERPRISE, also with 1,000 pound bombs.

LCDR Thatch in YORKTOWN was instructed to maintain a CAP of six fighters at all dmes. Half of Wally Short's VS-

"Put all of them smack on the bottom."

"That one blew up too. Good hit.

Good hit."

"Boy that's swell. Boy, oh boy. You son of a gun."

"You're going up.. .wish I had a camera along."

"Tojo, you SOB, you'll not get your laundry this week."

Our planes hit the battieship MOGAMI twice more, but concentrated on MIKUMA scoring five heavy hits.

The sage of YORKTOWN now drew to a close. She settled slowly and sank at dawn the next day.

ADM Yamamoto (CinC) sailed south the night of 7 June 1942 and ADM Spmance, very wisely, saw no gain in pursuing the Japanese. With his splendid command in flames around him, ADM Nagumo's command paralysis was understandable and so the great battle ended.

5 did scouting duties. KAGA and AKAGI

were brought under attack and Dick Best radioed "Am attacking (KAGA) according to doctrine." KAGA was engaged in fueling planes and one bomb hit directiy enveloping the ship in flames and another hit the bridge killing everyone there; then the 1,000 pound bombs penetrating the carrier amidships into the engine room, starting an uncontrollable fire, wrecking KAGA beyond hope. Best's bomb had penetrated her near her midship elevator.

Dave Shumway, leading the third division, attacked SORYU and reported five direct hits and three near misses from his nine aircraft.

Three Japanese first division "Vals" meanwhile attacked YORKTOWN at 12:10 p.m., two being hit as they released their bombs. One bomb hit the flight deck, tearing a 12 foot hole and another burst astem. Four "Vals" came in from starboard and released two armor-piercing bombs, causing a cloud of black smoke.

The major force of our next strike was provided by 15 dive bombers led by Dave Shumway. While planning another strike, both Shumway and Short object to CDR Browning's intention to launch them at maximum range with 1,000 pound bombs. This disagreement was actually brought to ADM Spmance who said "I'll do whatever you pilots want."

After the HORNET group returned, ENTERPRISE launched 31 dive bombers lead by Wally Short. The need for radio silence gone, the pilots broadcast a running commentary: "This is Wally pushing over on the rear ship now."

"Close up on me."

"Hey any of you fellows got any bombs? There is a MoGi class cruiser in the rear."

"Oh baby, did we put that damn can on fire?"

"Looks like the battleship blew up too."

"Get the SOB's again. Okay, that's fine."

"Hit em againâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;give em hell."

"They will never get that fire out."

Paola Groverman with John and Jan Shaw

I received a note from RADM John F. Shaw '60, enclosing a picture of Paula Groverman, Bill Groverman's widow, along with John and his wife, Jan, taken at the Palacio de Setrals hotel in Sintra, Portugal, while they were enjoying a three day tour of Portugal. Prior to Portugal, they had enjoyed an 11 day cruise on the Silversea cruise ship, SILVER CLOUD, from Barcelona to Lisbon. Paola really keeps on the go and she looks great in the picture.

I had a pleasant telephone conversation with Pat Willard who sounded as pleasant and in good spirits as always. She reported that she had moved from Rancho Bemade, where she had hved for many years after Bud retired. Her new address is: Mrs. C.S. Willard, 30660 Milky Way Dr., Temecula, CA 92592; 909-694-3945.

We hope that Pat finds "cloud nine" in the Milky Way address.

I received a cherry note from Elizabeth Wilson, Talluly Wilson's widow. She noted that she had recently been in touch with three of our widows: Lorena Connaway, Biddy Kelly, and Katrink Hull. She is still living in Sun City, FL, and is fortunate to have her daughter, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren living not too far from her and she seems to be enjoying life in Florida. Her address is different from that in our 70th directory. It is: Mrs. Elizabeth Y. Wilson, 233 Courtyards Blvd., Building #5 Apt. #107, Sun City Center, FL 33573.

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I hate to close on a sad note but we lost Mary Pierce, George Pierce's widow, on 16 October 2003. She seemed fine when I had lunch with her about a month or so before but she apparently suffered a massive stroke while at her home. We will miss Mary very much. She was always present and very active in our Class luncheons in the area and never missed a reunion. She and her daughter, Janet, were very much a part of our 70th in Annapolis. She is survived by three children, Judy Black of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Scott Pierce of Bethesda, MD, and Janet Pierce Whitman of Washington. DC. Our heartfelt condolences go out to them in their loss. Services were held at the Arlington National Cemetery on 13 November, followed by a reception at the Ft. Myer's Officers Club.

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This year I had a delightful summer with some time spent at my cottage in the mountains of North Carolina and Florida, which is my home. 1 am enclosing a snap showing former submariners who are close neighbors here in Sarasota. Left to right are Ralph Styles, Lou Davis '41, and Dick Wright '41. Lou had an interesting career after resigning from the Navy, going to law school, serving as a corporate lawyer in Peru, Hong Kong, and other interesting billets. Dick Wright '41 became a vagabond after the Navy and has visited over 110 countries over the years and is still on the go.

We have a large USNA Alumni group on the best coast of Florida with a dynamic leader in Cliff Bermann '45, and will be gathered at the Bent Tree Country Club here in Sarasota, FL, on 6 December 2003.

Beat Army! —Ralph Styles

them come into the inner harbor. We would have to send a tender down the entrance at Point Loma when one came. We did a lot of work to convince San Diego and the Navy to build a nuclear submarine base at Point Loma, which now is a beautiful facility.

Ralph Styles and Jane and Walt Small '38 When 1 graduated in '33, my first assignment was LEXINGTON ( C V - 2 ) which was based in Long Beach and when we came down to North Island to pick up our planes, we had to anchor out near Coronado Island (nearly one hour liberty boat ride). The entrance to the harbor was not deep enough for the big carriers.

In 1935, I went to the staff of commander aircraft battle force on North Island. At that time the Navy had just three carriers!

LANGLEY ( C V - 1 ) , LEXINGTON ( C V - 2 ) , and SARATOGA (CV-3)—none of which were

planned and built from plant as carriers. In 1936, RANGER ( C V - 4 ) which was Navy's first carrier planned and built from start as such. By that time the harbor had been dredged enough so that RANGER could come in and dock at North Island.

My Class has seen a lot of changes in the 70 years since graduation. I hope that some of my Classmates will be rejuvenating the '33 column in Shipmate.

P S . Let's hear from some other '33 Classmates.

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Pres: CAPT Grayson Merrill, USN (Ret.) p; 410-757-7942; e: graysonmerrill@comcast.net Vice Pres: CAPT Edwin S. Lee Jr., USN (Ret) web site: www.usna.com/classes/1934 Send news directly to Shipmate.

Former submariners The following is a photo of Ralph Styles with Jane and Walt Small '38 taken at Christmas time in their retirement home in Sarasota, FL. They are doing fine, I stop by every week or so for a visit and a little reminiscing of the time we had with submarine FLOTILLA in San Diego. We were just beginning to have the nuclear submariners assigned to us but San Diego would not let Shipmate, January-February 2004

Class of 1934 70th Reunion List Per 14 November 2003.

The results of an initial "mail-out" were reported previously in Shipmate and on the ' 34 web page, but we have had a number of Classmates, widows, and progeny who wish to receive the final (January) mail-out with application papers to arrange attendance. They are named in the following list.

The initial events plan is unchanged as follows; dates: 21-23 May 2004, place:

Annapolis, with events at Loews Hotel, Alumni House, and the USNA Chapel. The memorial service will be delivered by Rev William M. Krulak, son of our illustrious Classmate, Brute Krulak. Arrangements with service providers are on schedule but are flexible enough to accommodate late comers not on the list. The latter should send an email to graysonmerrill@ comcast.net by 30 January 2004.

Below is the Hst of people planning to attend as of 14 November. If you would like to coordinate (double occupancy) with any of them you can get contact information on www.usna.com/classes/1934; then click on "Class Roster."

Laura and Dennison Ambrose (2), Eric L. and Mrs. Barr Jr. (2), Florence H. Bradley and her son (2), Dorothy Bunevich (Mrs. Irving) (1), Mrs. Henry Wm. Buse Jr. (1), Jean Clarey and Katherine Semmes (2), Chuck Coley and her daughter (2), Bob Crowell (1), Isabelle and Catherine Fleck (2 Rooms), John Harllee (1), Eugenia K. Hommel Hannigan (1), Edwin S. Lee Jr. (1), John T. Lowe (1), Sidney D.B. and Mrs. Teresa Merrill (2), Margaret and Robert Milbrath (2), Mrs. and Col Earl Piper, USMC (Ret.) (2), Lester Jay Stone (1), Brown Taylor (1), and Keith E. Taylor (1).

Those local to the Annapolis area and planning on attending: Marjorie Christensen (1), Lillian Dickey (1), Grayson Merrill (2), John C. Green (1), Mrs. Roy C. Smith (1), Bob Watkins, son of Terry (1), and CAPT Charles R. Stephan USN, (Ret.) (2).

• Total hotel rooms: 19; grads: 11; total attendees: 34 {Secy's note: Ed Tilburne called me today to report that he has suffered a heart attack that requires a pace-maker and does not feel he can make the 70th Reunion. His caregiver, Freida, says he is comfortable and stable but saluted and said "Aye, Aye" to the doctor. He asked that his $50 deposit go into the Class Fund. I assured him that he will be with us in spirit and that Shipmate will carry a report on the reunion.)

News Updates for '34 The Alumni Association received the following letter from Mrs. Gussie Mae Mackenzie: My husband, CAPT Colin J. Mackenzie, USN (Ret.), passed away on 21 September in Seminole, FL, after a short illness. I have forwarded his obituary to Shipmate. (See "Last Call" in this issue.) He had been in good health until last summer and had to give up his beloved golf He played bridge regularly until this June. There were only a few Classmates in the Tampa Bay area, and they have now dwindled to just one, Larry Clark.

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Mac's daughter, Sandra Holubec, and Allen Holubec and my sons and family were here for the memorial. My first husband, Kerfoot Smith '33, and I met Mildred and Mac in 1939 in Manila, the Philippines, when they joined the Marblehead. Our families have been friends ever since. Mac and I married in 1984, at the death of our spouses and enjoyed our retired years together He will be missed. He asked that I inform the Class secretary of his death.

CDR George Beaton Nicol This is a remarkable story by Navy Junior Norma Nicol Hamilton whose father, Classmate George Nicol, flew off BOXER as CAG-93 on 1945. His F4U Corsair crashed on take-off; he was not recovered.

He was lost at sea, cause undetermined. In 1937 I was transferred off SARATOGA only weeks ahead of his arrival. When you finish reading this you will admire how she set the Navy's records straight and arranged his proper memorial service at Arlington. She will be mailing formal invitations sometime in the spring of 2004, with a response card.

Academy representatives and any members of the Class of 1934 who wish are welcome to attend.

On Wednesday, 26 May 2004, 11 a.m., at Ft. Meyer Chapel, Arlington NaUonal Cemetery, a memorial service with full military honors is planned for CDR George Beaton Nicol, USN. CDR Nicol, an aviator at the time of his loss at sea, was the First CAG, CAG-93, BOXER ( C V - 2 1 ) ; he was BOXER'S first casualty. BOXER was on her shakedown cruise in the Caribbean at the time and destined for duty in the Pacific Theater of Operations following the cruise.

CDR Nicol earned his Wings of Gold at Pensacola in 1938; he was an instructor at Pensacola from 1940-42 and had several other billets, including service on NEW YORK (BB-34) from 1934-37; and SARATOGA ( C V - 3 ) from 1938-40. In 1945 CDR Nicol was survived by his wife, Adele Watkins Nicol (deceased in 1956), and daughter. Norma Catherine. Only in recent times did his daughter, Norma Nicol Hamilton, leam that all veterans lost in the line of duty, whether or not remains are 42

recovered, are entitled to a memorial headstone in any cemetery in the United States as well as a memorial service at the request of the family. Accordingly, in the fall of 2001 she submitted the proper paperwork and in March 2002, his headstone was placed on a hillside across a small valley from the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington. She selected Arlington for many reasons; it is hallowed ground, respected nationally and internationally, and many of his Classmates are there. She doubts if there was ever mention of his loss in Shipmate and wants to insure her father's sacrifice is not lost in the Academy's historical record.

Any inquiries should be directed to: Norma Nicol Hamilton (rlhnnh@comcast. net; hamiltonn@jhssac.org), 5259 Marione Dr., Carmichael, CA 95608-5710; 916482-9033.

More On Slade On 30 August, at the start of the football season, the Alumni Association invited three former star football players and 24 former team captains to be a part of a ceremony on the field at the time of the coin toss. Our Slade Cutter was honored for his having been selected as a member of the College Football Hall of Fame. He was by far the oldest and the only one who had played in the 1930s. Of the entire group only two were from the 1940s and three from the '50s.

Old Submariners Sail On and On A reunion of submarine veterans was held in Reno during the first week of September with 3,500 in attendance. Mary Jo and Bill Hazzard, Helen and Ralph Metcalf, and Betty Gimber were present. According to Bill, he and Ralph were the only World War II skippers in the crowd.

His Church Honors the Navy and Norm In a letter Norm Meyer tells of what took place in his church in Carlsbad, NM, on Annual Membership: 6% Sunday, 26 October. The occasion, he says, Life Membership: 66% was to celebrate Navy Day, the following Pies and Sec'y/Tieas: CAPT Jesse B. Gay Jr, USN (Ret) Monday. "The organ, choir, and congregaV.P and Con-. Sec'y: RADM Ed Keats, USN (Ret) tion all sang 'Anchors Aweigh,'" he writes, 3704 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21218 making it a happy experience for him. h: 410-235-3803; f: 410-243-1960 Two Good-looking Men e: edkeats@comcast.net Wally Nelson is understandably proud of Birthday Greetings his great-grandson and, of course, his middle The Class congratulates Frank "Skip" name. Adjoining the column is a photo (next Sellers who turns 90 on 15 February. page) of Alexander Nelson Wittkoff in Get-togethers Wally's arms. Alex is the grandson of Jean The family of Katie and Ralph Baum and Wally's daughter, Linda. His father is a held a celebration of their 60th wedding Marine major recently returned from Kuwait. anniversary on 26 October. Members of the Our Distinguished Graduate Class in attendance were Lou Bauer, Mary Jesse Gay attended an event at USNA Jo and Bill Hazzard, Jerry McCormick, honoring Gene Fluckey and three others Red McQuilkin, Teeny and Lew Schock, chosen in 2003 as Distinguished Naval Fred Stiesberg, Frank Wheeler, and Academy Graduates. Jesse reports that the J.C. Wilson. reception was held in the Rotunda of Final News of Those We Have Not Heard Bancroft Hall, a place none of us could From for a Long Time have imagined for such an event during our Harris Publishing, a company chartered days. The dinner was in Smoke Hall, fitted by the Alumni Association to compile and out, according to Jesse, in a fashion beyond print the new Register of Alumni, has been the recognition of 70-year-old memories. examining the Social Security Death Index He then spent the night on the second floor to determine whether Alumni are alive. of the Officer's Club in a two room suite Their search has revealed the probable with four large windows essentially deaths of three Classmates who were with unchanged from the days when some of us us for only a portion of our Midshipman had lived there as bachelors while attending years. The date of death of Wilmer Carow Postgraduate School in 1941-42. they beheved to be 18 August 1988, the A Note From Tidewater, VA date of Lyie Blohm's death was probably Page Knight in a Christmas letter tells its 15 May 2000, and that of Richard recipients of his disposing of his sailboat, Ballinger was likely 15 June 2002.

TYRO II, and acquiring a boat with an Sad News engine. He apparently believes that James M. Wolfe died on 25 November. handling a powerboat is easier than one Parker Howell, who was with us briefly dependent on the wind. The Knights continwhen we were Midshipmen, died on ue to rendezvous with their extended 12 November. family for a week in Waupaca, WI. Mary Armstrong, widow of Warren Armstrong who died in 2002, died on 5 October.

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Walls Nelson, looking proud, with his 6-month-old great-grandson, Alexander Nelson Wittkoff

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Pres; CAPT WUliam N. Price, USN (Ret.) Sec'y/Treas: CAPT C M . Butler, USN (Ret) 1101 S. Arlington Ridge Rd.. Arlington, VA 22043 Acting Sec'y: CAPT John H. Carmichael, USN (Ret) 744 Odethorpe Ave., St. Simons Island, GAS 1522-4908 p: 912^^638-2830; f: 912-638-0436 e: jhc36@bellsouth.net

From the President We '36ers are dwindling down to a precious few. There are only 45 living out of a graduating Class of 235—and of these, not all are capable of living independently. Yet we have much to be proud of. Despite the fact that we were the smallest Class to graduate in that decade, we lost more members in World War II than any other Class—not as a percentage, but in actual numbers. We need to keep in touch with each other, as our late Marine Corps General, Ben Robertshaw, exhorted us to do. My email address is billnaval@comcast.net and my telephone number is 202-338-2684. I welcome any ideas as to how we can better stay in touch.

Class News Bill Parham sent the following information from Dave Richardson.

Our home in Julian [California] is leveled, burned down by a finger of wind driven fire no more than 100 yards wide that fortunately spared the home on one side and the YMCA camp on the other Huge four by ten foot ceiling beams are now only ashes.

For Ned and Tom Kimmel '66: All of my files on ADM Kimmel are ashes, in the letter ADM Tom Moorer '33 sent me in which he summarized the whole of it in one sentence—"If Nelson and Napoleon had been in Pearl Harbor, the results would have been the same." I hope he is able to attend the November [National Shipmate, January-February 2004

Press Club] conference on restoring Admiral Kimmel's and General Short's rank. Relative to so many others, Jeanne and I are fortunate having our place in Coronado.

Bill Parham wrote that he hasn't seen or heard from any of the Coronado widows for quite some time. And that the Parhams continue to be active in their own way and still mobile and enjoying life and friends. At our 65th Reunion Ben Robertshaw said that since we are less mobile today should we not use the various methods of communication to keep in touch. He also sent word that Bill Thomas had a severe battle with pneumonia and other complications. 1 called Joan to offer condolences of the Class. Bill was celebrating his 90th birthday several weeks ago. It was a gala affair and he was in good spirits. A week later he was in the hospital where he still remains. I'm sure Joan would like to hear from us.

Gordie, our granddaughter, Katie, and I attended the reunion of ELLYSON ( D D - 4 5 4 ) 2003 at Tampa, FL. Gordie christened ELLYSON, named for her father, in 1941.

Some 70 "Ellymayers" showed up.

The highlights of the reunion were renewing friendships, a tour of Tampa, that included a drive through the restored historic town of Ybor (once the cigar capital of the world), the old Henry Plant Hotel now the University of Tampa (Henry Plant was the West Coast equivalent of Henry Flagler on the East Coast, both made their money in Standard Oil), a visit to the La Segunda Central Cuban Bread Bakery, and a twilight cruise, around Tampa Bay with dinner, a most beautiful sight at night. To me the visit to the bakery was exceptional. I became a devotee of Cuban bread during two year's duty at Key West. The bakery opened in 1915 and is operated by the founding family's third generation. The owner conducted our party through the entire operation while production was in process that runs three shifts baking 6,000 loaves a day.

The process of baking Cuban bread: ingredients are delivered by conveyers to huge mixers. From the mixer on, the dough is worked entirely by hand. The first step is to form the dough into one half pound loafs and place them in large "resting" ovens to rise. Next, two of these loafs are kneaded together and rolled into loafs about two feet long to a diameter of a 50 cent piece. These loafs again rest. The workers then flatten the loaf by rubbing with their fore arm.

Then four thin leaves from the saw palmetto plant about ten inches long are embedded in the top of the loaf to prevent it from breaking up during processing. Loafs then are placed, leaves down, in a 400 degree oven for 35 minutes. The cooked loafs are three feet long and three inches in diameter.

After the palm leaves are removed, the loaves are placed in plastic bags.

Ingredients: flour, water, salt, beef fat, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, sugar, yeast—no preservatives. The three foot loaf weighs 16 ounces and sells for $1.25. The bread uncovered will keep one day, in a plastic bag three days, and frozen indefinitely.

In Memoriam Timothy Elizabeth Woodbury, editor of Shipmate's "Last Call," depends on death notices from family or friends for "Last Call." She also checks the various state and private death notice registers and newspapers for unaccounted or deceased Alumni.

Recently she located two of our Classmates from these sources. Surely survivors would like to have the names of their loved ones listed in Shipmate's "Last Call" so that Classmates and friends can be notified.

Instruction for submitting obituaries are on the last page of "Last Call."

Warren W, Bradley died on 15 December 1997. Brad was a fu-st Bat resident and a good friend of John Court and of mine. He did not graduate. During the war he had an excellent job. He and Thelma visited the Courts several times. During one of their visits, John said Brad helped figure out how to sail his new high-tech 16-foot sailboat.

They also visited the Carmichaels on St. Simons Island. During their stay Thelma painted the historic plantation Pink Chapel of the plantation era and presented it to us.

The little chapel was constructed of tabby— a mixture of sand, oyster shells, Ume (from burned shells), and water. The pink color came from hchen on the tabby walls.

Delmar F. Quackenbush, long-time resident of Anaheim, CA, died on 21 December 2002. Services were held at the Riverside National Cemetery. Survivors include four daughters, five sons, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

I called his residence for more information but there was no answer.

Remembrance During Worid War II a joint U.S.-British ASW hunter-killer group consisting of seven U.S. destroyers and a British Wellington Bomber search aircraft unit formed Task Group 80.6, based at Mers el Kebir, Algeria, to protect Allied shipping from German U-boats operating in the Mediterranean. This sea tale is about an engagement between Task Group 80.6 and German submarine U-616. The battle opened on 14 May 1944 when Captain Siegfried Koitschka, skipper of U-616, attacked Allied convoy GUS 39 off Caragena, torpedoing two merchant ships.

Following the attack he escaped convoy escorts and surfaced to charge batteries. (U616 was not equipped with a snorkel.)

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British Aircraft spotted the sub and called in the DD. ComDesDiv 19, in ELLYSON and

three DD, proceeded to the contact area.

Shortly three DD joined.

USS Ellyjoo {DD.454)

ELLYSON (DD-454)

When contact was gained on 14 May the U-boat submerged and a three day battle began. It was a classical ASW operation.

Contact repeatedly was lost and regained.

(As a result of interference with sonar by charge explosions.) Although not seriously damaged by the barrage of depth charges the skipper, concerned with the eroding charge of his batteries surfaced, unleashed his deck guns and exchanged fire with the DD. There was some little damage but only one casualtyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a German sailor got a bit of shrapnel in his posterior. Obviously U-616 was mismatched and dove again. Faced with the combination of DD and aircraft plus dying batteries, Koitschka knew he could not escape. Koitschka soon reahzed that to save his crew he had to surface before his batteries expired. He brought U616 to the surface, set the sub on a course at slow speed, and ordered all hands to jump overboard. A small team was left aboard to open the sea cocks. The crew of 57 was picked up by ELLYSON and RODMAN. The skipper cUmbed up the cargo net and as he reached the deck asked permission to come aboard.

u-616 While en route to deliver the German survivors to the base at Mers el Kebir U-960 fired two torpedoes at ELLYSON, but missed.

The ASW Swamp tactic was put swiftly into operation. (The Swamp tactic orders every available aircraft and DD to the contact area.) When on station intense search patterns were employed. All possible routes of escape were cut off. The idea was to keep the sub down to suffocate the crew and engines forcing the sub to surface to charge the batteries and refresh the air supply. The chances of escaping the Swamp tactic were almost nil.

The German survivors were taken to Mers el Kebir and turned over to an Army detail that transported them to internment Camp Alcus in Mississippi. There they worked on local farms picking cotton. After the war the Germans were sent home.

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CAPT Koitschka was advised by friends not to return to Dresden, his home in East Germany. His father's house was vandalized by the Communists who destroyed his priceless collection of Dresden china. He remained in West Germany and became a doctor of veterinarian medicine.

In 1980 RM Jim and Betty Galbreth and RM Albert and Margaret Macklin proposed to hold reunions every three years, which was accepted. In 1986 while perusing a schedule of reunions I found ELLYSON on the hst. I call the Galbreths and mentioned that Gordie christened ELLYSON and asked if we could come. They answered "by all means." The Courts and Carmichael traveled to Lansing, MI, for the reunion. When I signed up I did not know that in 1987 the Ellymayers decided to invite the crew of U616 to then- reunions. Betty Galbreth somehow found the names and addresses of the crew and mailed invitations, the Germans accepted. It was most interesting to meet the Germans, some spoke a bit of English.

Gordie's and my dinner partners were CAIT Koitschka and his wife. He spoke English but his wife did not. Unable to "speak in tongues" we resorted to pantomime, as in silent moves, the Captain substituting as an interrupter. We managed a successful and friendly conversation.

Later the Germans invited the Ellymayers to reunions of U-616. Gordie and I attended the one in Dresden in 1997. The city was slowly recovering from sever damage from allied air raids. We had breakfast daily with the captain and his wife. Madam Koitschka's English was much improved in the interim. I was able to leam about the German side of the battle in 1944 and about operations off our coast in the early days after Pearl Harbor. While visiting the new opera house Gordie and I talked to a young German operating the concession shop. We discussed the damage to Dresden and he said, "We deserved the damage." I replied, "At least you no longer had the expense of maintaining a very ancient building."

I found several articles on the Internet, including a most interesting one by RADM Joseph F. Foley published in Shipmate, November '98 entitled "Enemies Can Become Friends." He was skipper of RODMAN ( D D - 4 5 6 ) at the time of the above sea tale. It was a rare privilege to gather such a variety of views that were amazingly consistent. Of course there were a few errors but with the myriad of resources it was possible to "'rust but verify."

Administration Dick Rothwell sent in a change of address: Rebecca Guthrie Rothwell and Col Richard Rothwell, USMC (Ret.), 717 Maiden Choice Ln. ST 625, Catonsville, MD 21228-6137.

Dick's son Richard B. Rothwell '61 sent in some news about Dick's recent wedding: On 23 September 2003 Dick Rothwell demonstrated that the Class of 1936 can be forever young when he married Rebecca "Becky" Guthrie Hopkins in the USNA St. Andrews Chapel. The Rev William M. Krulack '62 performed the ceremony. Dick's sons, Richard and Charles, their wives, Ann and Sandi, and one of his four grandchildren, Patrick, represented the Rothwell family. Becky's granddaughter, Janet Clark, served as the matron of honor. Janet's husband, Tom, and Mae Mallory Kmlak completed the wedding party.

Dick and Becky and their then respective spouses met in 1979 while on a cruise to Russia and the two couples remained friends thereafter. Phyllis, Dick's wife of 60 years, died in 1998. George Hopkins, a retired U.S. Army officer, died a year later. Dick and Becky (ebekkahÂŽ aol.com) reside at 717 Maiden Choice Ln., Apt. ST 625, CatonsviUe, MD 21228; 410-247-6656.

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Annual Membership: 18% Life Membership: 56%

Pres: CAPT John S. Slaughter, USN (Ret) Corr. Sec'y: John W. Simpson 36 East Beach Lagoon Dr., Hilton Head Island, SC 29928-5714 h: 843-671-2523; e: jws@hargray.com I need addresses for CDR Herb Glennon, CAPT Charles Meigs, and CAPT Richard Nicholson, or surviving family members.

Nancy and Morgan Baldwin have been at Blakehurst, a retirement community for the past ten years. Morgan is mobile, but he doesn't drive very far or often after dark.

RADM Fred Janney died in August and his obituary was in the NovemberDecember 2003 Shipmate. Services were held at the National Cathedral in Washington and burial was in Arlington.

Jean and I attended Fred's burial at Arlington. We were the only representatives of the Class. As you may remember, the church rites were conducted at St. Albans' some time ago. Today's rites were well attended by family and friends, with his daughter in charge. Ethel was in a wheelchair and not really aware of what was going on. Her daughter told me that Ethel's Alzheimer's disease has grown steadily worse since last January. Very sad!

Fred's grandson read a touching letter from the survivors of Fred's wartime submarine.

The procession plus the burial lasted about an hour. It was a graveside ceremony with full military honors, extremely well rendered, including the largest honor guard I

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have ever seen. It was under the command of a commodore!

CAPT Cliff Flenniken died on 10 September. Burial ceremonies were held at the Naval Academy Columbarium. His wife, Flomarie, had preceded him in death on 18 July 1995. In addition to his son and daughter and their families, Charles Minter, Bess and Jack Slaughter, and Jean and Swampy Lajaunie were present.

Tory Harper's new address is Redwood Tertace, 710 West 13th Ave., Escondido, CA 92025.

Bill Brinckloe died on 28 September after a long fight WTth cancer. Biuial is planned for Annapohs. There was a memorial service for him in Carmel. Lorraine and John Taylor will attend. There will be a Protestant Funeral Service on Monday, 24 November 2003, at 10 a.m. in die Naval Academy Chapel followed by a burial service in the cemetery for CAPT William Draper Brinckloe, USN (Ret.), (DOB: 16 April 1915, DOD: 28 September 2003).

Swampy Lajaunie writes that on 11 September the Class of '37 luncheon was at Paul's Restaurant in Annapolis. The monthly meeting will be at Paul's on the second Thursday of each month. Attending were Charles Minter (Mary was at a luncheon with the new Superintendent's wife), Jean and Chuck Stein, Bess and Jack Slaughter, Eloise Davies and escort, and Jean and Swampy as well as some friends of Classmates. Jack gave an eloquent report on the Columbia River Cruise. Many wished they had been there. Since Hurricane Isabel more than six feet of water in Paul's with no current guess as to when it can be back to battery. Future luncheons there are in doubt.

After the luncheon Charles Minter took the Steins to Ginger Cove Health Care Center for a visit with Margaret and Dave Bell. Dave is making progress in regaining his health.

CAPT Ann Stencil, Walt Stencil's daughter, was awarded the Legion of Merit for distinguished service on the Navy staff at her retirement ceremony in the Pentagon.

Toots Dodson returned to Annapohs from the West Coast for the funeral of her brother, USNA '39.

I received the following letter from Paul Hartmann which is worthy of putting in the column for all the Class: I am writing to tell you how much me and my family appreciate the action of '37 for making a Memorial Gift in memory of Peg to the USNA Foundation. It was most appreciated and in an indirect way USNA was a link in our original meeting! Hope you and Bess have had a good summer and are ready for the winter of '03-'04.

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I don't move far from this place these days and rely on our two children who are within an hour's drive to do whatever has to be done.

My very best to you both.

From Cliff Flenniken: Dear CAPT Slaughter: Thank you and the Class of '37 for your donation to the Naval Academy Foundation in memory of my father. I appreciate your thoughts and concern at this time.

The Washington Group met on the scheduled second Thursday at Paul's in Annapolis. The meeting place on the South River was sideswiped by Isabel with water about an inch deep. Fortunately no equipment was damaged and it just took a lot of drying out and cleaning up before they were back in full operation. Theirs was minor compared to what happened to the academic buildings at the Academy, have heard estimates starting at $40 milhon. The nine present were the Lajaunies, the Minters, the Slaughters, the Steins, and Elsie Mack. What a pleasure it was to have her return to the fold! She has made her move to Ginger Cove with the help of the children. Most pictures are up, some boxes remain to be unpacked, she is happy and so are we. Dave Bell is making improvement but is still in the Health Care Center. The Association has asked for nominations for the Distinguished Graduate Award. Our discussion leaned toward nominating Charlie for a Gold Star in lieu of a second one, but as Charlie frowned on the idea, the matter was tabled. As a matter of interest it was noted that of the 446 who entered the summer of 1933, 90 are known living, 311 deceased, and 45 status unknown. Also of that 446 there were 323 graduates of whom 65 are living, 28 turnbacks with nine living, and 95 non-grads with 16 living. Comments have been received from some families that they were surprised by the lack of expression of sympathy from members of the Class when their husband/father dies. True, we do make a financial donation to the Foundation or charity of the family's choice, but this is impersonal. It would be nice and much appreciated if as individuals would drop a note, send a card, email, or phone a member of the family when we leam of a Classmates or his wife's passing.

True to form, Irene and Herb Hartman were traveling by auto from Florida, where they attended the wedding of a grand niece, when Herb tripped on a curb, fell, and broke his hip at a pull off on the Blue Ridge Parkway. He was in Roanoke, VA, hospital for 22 days while Irene camped out at the Ramada Inn. He was excited about the 110mile ambulance drive from Roanoke to Harrisonburg, where he is receiving rehabilitation. He hopes to be home by Christmas.

The Class of '37 had their monthly luncheon at Paul's Restaurant near Annapolis.

Present were: Mary and Charles Minter, with their daughter, Meredith Hinckle, Jean and Charles Stein, Elsie Mack, Bess and Jack Slaughter, and Jean and Swampy Lajaunie.

Mark Jordan's new address is: CAPT M.H. Jordan, USN (Ret.), 6338 Waterway Dr., Falls Church, VA 22044.

Nancy Dodson flew to Santa Clara in November to visit her son, Joseph. Then to Los Angeles to visit her two granddaughters. She also went to the Getty Museum.

Then she went to San Diego and saw Mel Cooper, who took her to see Lois and Bob Eriy. Lois is undergoing radiation treatments for lung cancer. She was only in her home in Florida a few days before going to Annapolis to be with her sister. She also saw her brother-in-law, Dave Bell. He is steadily getting better. She also saw Mary and Charlie Minter but missed seeing Bess and Jack Slaughter.

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Annual Membership: 17% Life Membership: 58%

Pres: RADM M. H. Rindskopf, USN (Ret.) 7101 Bayfront Dr #324, Annapolis, MD 21403 e: mrindskopf@comcast.net Chairman, Wash. Area: CAPT Hugh M. Robinson, USN (Ret.) 3709 Woodstock St., Arlington, VA 22207-4324 h: 703-532-3772; e: hughrobinson@webtv.net Sec'y: CAPT D.K. Ela, USN (Ret.) 3260 N. 12th St., #329, Grand Junction, CO 81506 h: 970-256-7174, f: 970-256-9120 e: dkela@earthlink.net

President's Corner: Double Shipmate Issues: Getting a month's reprieve from composing this corner doesn't make it easier. In fact, it is difficult to remember what we said last time, and to save new stuff for such a long time.

But, we'll give it a try!

Navy Football: What a great year, and by the time this is in print, we may well have celebrated a bowl victory. I had a chance to regale our Bay Woods of Annapohs cohorts with stories about the Navy-Army tradition which started for us 69 years ago with that memorable 3-0 win and the chance to carry on until after Christmas leave. 1 even had a chance to wear my Army bathrobe at the inhouse TV party. I predict we'll have more of the same in 2004.

Notable events: Clearly, Bob McNitt's selection as one of the four 2003 Distinguished Graduates is an honor over which the Class cheers. He did nobly at the award ceremonies in Alumni, Memorial, and Smoke Halls in late November, and was featured in the last issue of Shipmate.

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You will recall that we determined at our 65th Reunion that Cal Calhoun was probably the first in the Class to reach the tenth decade. We can now report that he was probably the only one in 2003 to undergo two knee replacements simultaneously. We hear from a good source that he is as spry as in days long gone, and say "Bravo Zulu." ff you look on page two of Shipmate you will henceforth see that '38 has assumed the position of Class Trustee for the '30s Decade in relief of ADM Tom Moorer. I guess it just goes to prove what everyone told me upon graduation—"You're young.

That will pay dividends as time passes."

Well, it did, but it took 65 years. Now, I can promise action at the Board of Tmstees when any of you come in with a request, no matter how far out.

New Memorial Hall Memorial: The Class will have no fewer that 68 names inscribed in the new memorial honoring those who fell in combat or operational accidents during their careers. Your Class Secretary Deke Ela, and Paul Schultz, who keeps a close watch on our survivors, assisted me in corroborating the Alumni Association data, and we sincerely hope it is correct.

A Second Call: This is not a subject we enjoy talking about, but in the last Shipmate, I issued a call for names and addresses of offspring to assist in compilation of obituaries, especially when we have lost both parents. 1 did receive a few, but I know from recent experience that there are many more out there who would be pleased to read glowing obituaries of their father and our Classmate. Can I expect to fatten my current file?

Class Comer How can a mere scribe compete with the media headlines: war, elections, health, and market bubbles? Worse, we couldn't even read the media because of cataract surgery on one eye and the other eye limited to bold face capital letters two feet high. Of highest impact on '38 are a series of unvarnished facts in a world of elusive economics, terrorist trauma, artistic accounting by corporate CEO's, virtual votes in Iowa-New Hampshire, non numbers of 'WMD's, real numbers like Navy 34-Army 6, and at the day of this draft, a beard-in-hand, i.e. an unwashed Saddam Hussein with a laundered $750K. From all we hear from the Yard, the 34/6 emotional uplift throughout Mother Bancroft hasn't been equaled in many years (1981). A close-up look at the Commanderin-Chief's Trophy reveals a contented, lovely, home-at-last smile.

Unfortunately we have a lot of bad news to report as our numbers drop to 96. Their obituaries are in "Last Call" of Shipmate or are works yet in progress. (To reiterate 46

'38: October lunch, ANCC: Rose Scheuermann, Bob Carter, Sylvia Rindskopf, Herb Mandel, Joe McDowell, Mike Rindskopf, and Phil and Gigi Beshany

'38: November lunch, ANCC: Joe McDowell, Hugh Robinson, BeUy Luby, Mike Rindskopf, and Bob Carter

Mike's plea above, these obituaries are just impossible without a file of sibling addresses.) It does not do justice to these Sailors to abbreviate and batch their records and memorials here with incomplete data.

Nonetheless, our bells toll for Walt Kreamer—23 September, Bill Finn—5 October, Newell Varney—3 November, Bob Bidwell—5 November, George Whiteside—16 November, Frank Zimanski—21 November, Marcello Castillo—7 December, and just recently discovered. Rev John Stevens—20 July 2000, and non-grad Paul Sullivan—5 December 1998. We do have a note from El Ogle noting he and Kitty, Dolores and Randy Klippel, Rosemary Stott, and Betty Jensen attended Bill Finn's service.

Although we don't normally go into details of our binnacle list for obvious privacy reasons, we do note on our masthead that Hugh Robinson has taken over from Snowden Arthur the Washington Group presidency and in San Diego, Pat Foley has taken over from Swede Olsen.

The San Diego Class lunch on 25 September brought out Foley, Rathff, Ogle, and Olsen. And Swede has advised that 19 attended the Christmas party, good show, but the names and pictures if any will have to come next column. Meanwhile, the Christmas party in Washington achieved 26 revelers, pictures, and names not yet in hand.

Author, Author! Unk Alford has been searching for a publisher for a long time and has finally stmck pay dirt. His book MS Playing For Time: War On An Asiatic Fleet Destroyer has been accepted for

publication by Merriam Press of Bennington, VT, to be done within a year.

He does not expect to get rich, only famous or infamous, and price is yet to be determined. He expects every cotton-pickin one of us to buy a copy. We've seen some parts of it and will eagerly follow his admonition.

While much as been published of the damage in the Yard by Hurricane Isabel, we'll keep it short with a quote from the Superintendent in case you missed it: Dear Alumni, parents, and friends of the Naval Academy: We are in the midst of recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Isabel. Thankfully, none of our Midshipmen, faculty, staff, visiting Alumni, or parents suffered any injuries.

However, the damage the Academy sustained from the 7.5-foot storm surge, particularly to our electrical and mechanical infrastructure, was significant. We are still assessing the extent of damage, but believe full recovery will take months.

Bancroft Hall, King Hall, the Glenn Warner Soccer Facility, Dahlgren Hall, Ricketts Hall, MacDonough Hall, and the Halsey Field House suffered minor water damage and have been restored to ftiU operations. Mitscher Hall and the majority of our academic buildings all received extensive water damage from flooding.

The basement labs in Chauvenet (chemistry) and Rickover (engineering) were among the hardest hit. Hundreds of contractors and Academy personnel undertook a Herculean effort, working around the clock for 72 hours, so that we were ready to resume makeshift classes on Monday, 22 September, and continue our mission to develop Midshipmen into future officers for our Navy and Marine Corps.

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We know many challenges await us as we progress to full recovery in the weeks and months ahead. I am confident our Navy leadership will support us with the resources we require. I ask for your support in being sensitive to the significant impact this storm had on the Academy.

Midshipmen, faculty, staff, and contractors continue to keep our collective focus on our mission and overcoming setbacks caused by the hurricane. (We offer the gramitous comment that it can happen otherwise. While we lived in Annapolis after retirement, another hurricane on a coiu'se down the Bay pushed a storm surge out to sea and many of the boats in the harbor grounded!)

Reefed Sail Retirement Home Notes We are repeatedly thankful for om- httie community, a safe world however discomfiting because people don't talk loud enough.

We're continuously refreshed with new faces, fresh experiences, and louder voices.

It isn't confining. Nearby siblings add to the freedom of course and vice versa, we don't needlessly harness their activities. We are not institutionaUzed, i.e. the swiU is imaginative and sweets are dehghtfuUy a la moded.

We were pointed to these remarks as we reviewed our casualties above and on receipt of our most recent "Shift Colors," the Navy Newsletter for Navy Retirees. For widows and widowers, the references are invaluable, i.e. the contact points, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses for every possible question. New regulations and legislation are pubUshed up to the minute. Not only is the material printed, but it is also displayed on web pages on line at www.bupers.navy.mil/periodicals/ shiftcolors. If you are not getting Shift Colors; p: 901-874-4012, ore: shiftcolorsÂŽ pers.net.niil.

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The lineup now shows: Bud Gore and Henry Adams handling finances, Carolyn and Flip Anderson handling the tailgate luncheon. Butch Coulter handling transportation, Bing Gillette handling football game tickets (as well as being deputy general manager). Rhythm Moore handling hotel events, and Ronnie and Bob Wood handling reception, hospitality, and welcome package. I'm handling memorial service and briefings.

I'm not doing a very satisfactory job of writing this Class column for Shipmate.

The problem is I have no system set up for receiving letters, and pictures, from and about Classmates. The Class badly needs a sure enough Class secretary, and if there's anybody out there who'd be willing to volunteer to take the job, I'd like to know!

Hint: The Class of '29 has Dottie Flatley.

I also don't have a system set up which ensures that I, for sure, get the word on the death of a Classmate. I'll hst here die names, that I know about, we've lost since writing the last column. Tom Weschler wrote me that Henry Elliot died on 16 October and a graveside ceremony was held on 27 October at the Island Cemetery in Newport. We lost Stan Kerkering on 22 October. Interment occurred on 2 December at Arlington National Cemetery.

Bill Ruhe passed away on 4 November, and his 5 January service at Arlington National will be long over before this column hits the street the end of January.

All of which indicates we're in the "zone" fellows. Let's all stay healthy as we can, and get together next fall at the 65th!

As ever, â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Doc

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Annual Membership: 23% Life Membership: 59%

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

Acting Pres: CAPT Robert B. Wood, USN (Ret.) e: rbwacny@aol.com Farewells Corr. Sec'y: Ronnie Wood On 8 November, we lost CAPT Sidney 1525 South 23rd St, Arlington, VA 22202 Allan Sherwin Jr., one of the survivors on Thirty-Nine On Line: docabbot@aol.com Ladies OKLAHOMA when that battleship capsized and Gentlemen, after being torpedoed by the Japanese at Planning for our 65th Reunion continues Pearl Harbor.

Sid managed to escape even apace. I went to Washington on Saturday, though he was below decks when the torpe13 December, and had a very productive does hit. meeting with committee chairmen for the He was then assigned to the new battlereunion. Henry Adams reports he and Bud Gore had already received a few responses ship INDIANA, being built at Newport News. from reunion letter number two, signed by After a year there, he was then transferred Bing Gillette and me. The responses were to HANCOCK, one of the new carriers being mostly additional people signing up. That's built, and fought the war in the Pacific until good news. Our team has been modified the end of Worid War II. After the war, he spent three years as an slightly, in that Betty Claypoole had to bail out on account of a pesky sinus infection. electronics engineering student at Annapolis Shipmate, January-February 2004

where he earned a degree as an EDO. From here on, he held a number of important assignments, including two years in London where he did liaison duty with the British, French, Italian, and Norwegian navies.

On his return to Washington, he spent ten more years in the electronics field, including a tour in Hawaii, before retiring. He then moved to his hometown, Batavia, NY, where he took over a family insurance business, which he continued until his health failed him.

Sid was a well-liked naval officer. Since he lived in upstate New York, he did not have as much contact with us as many of us would have liked.

To his surviving wife, Jane, and their three daughters, the '40 family extends it's most sincere condolences Morris, an 86-year-old man went to his doctor to get a physical. A few days later the doctor saw him walking down the street with a gorgeous young lady on his arm and said "you're doing just great, aren't you?" Morris replied, "Just doing what you said, doctor: 'Get a hot mamma and be cheerful.' " The doctor said, "I did not say that. I said you've got a heart murmur Be careful."

After 85 years, with 63 years married to her husband CAPT Lucian J. Hunt Jr., we lost Marguerite Hunt on 19 November 2003 to pulmonary disease. Marguerite and Lucian, as children, grew up together in two pioneering farm families in South Western Oklahoma.

As the wife of a very active naval aviator, Margy traveled the world keeping up with her husband, working in jobs that came her way while very busy raising and schooling their son. Jack. While in the Middle East she even found time to leam Arabic.

After Lucian decided to retire, the Hunts were deeply involved in Florida real estate, both appraisal as well as sales and development. Finally they decided to move to Houston in order to be near their son. Jack.

Theirs was a hfe filled with love, always seeking new friends and accepting new challenges. While their friends were worldwide, it was their Navy friends who remained to their hearts. To Lucian, son.

Jack, and granddaughters, Laura, Helen, and Lisa, we of the '40 family send our deeply felt condolences in this time of sorrow.

My mother taught me about stamina.

"You'll sit there 'till all that spinach is finished!"

If anyone knew a Classmate named Tom McCann, a pilot on the San Jacinto who was shot down over Luzon in WWII, his daughter, Neva McCann Rountree, would love to have contact with you. She can be reached at 8910 HuntcUff Lake Ct., Atianta, GA 30338; 770-992-1618.

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have to wonder about humans, they think that God is dead and Elvis is alive.

"Energy for the 21st and 22nd Centuries" by Doc Weatherup Fortunately, there are possible sources of energy after most of the fossil fuels are used. While this is a world-wide problem, this discussion is limited to the U.S. Available U.S. energy from recoverable domestic energy reserves which are as follows: (Quads, which are ten to the 15th BTUs).

Gas (1,030) Quads Pen-oleum (1.100) Quads Oil Shale (5,800) Quads Coal (12,000) Quads Light water reactors (1,800) Quads Uranium breeder reactors (130,000) Quads As one can see, the potential for breeder reactors dwarfs all the rest. For this reason alone, we should be interested in breeder reactors.

Some experts consider that the breeder reactor is ready for commercial prototype development.

There is enough coal to take care of the U.S. for a couple of hundred years, but we are already apprehensive about buming coal. Part of our concem relates to carbon dioxide that may contribute to global warming. Sulphur in coal contributes to acid rain. Of course, there are ways to "clean up" the coal, but it seems unlikely that we should rely completely on coal for future generations.

Coal provided the energy for the early industrial development of the U.S.; however, petroleum and natural gas have become the fuels of choice. Perhaps future generations will go back to coal—if there is no better choice—or if they can't accept nuclear systems. However, a coal fire can be quite pleasant when it is 40 degrees below zero outside.

We should also be interested in the virtual unlimited potential energy from fusion— the source of energy in the sun and the hydrogen bomb. At least three schemes have been considered to tap the energy from fusion for commercial apphcations: A. Magnetic containment B. Laser containment C. Small underground nuclear explosions Details of these concepts are available in technical literature. Opinions vary, but none of these schemes are ready for development as commercial prototypes.

Petroleum is of the most immediate concem. Oil was discovered in Pennsylvania in 1858. Other discoveries followed in Texas, Califomia, etc. The U.S. was a net exporter until about 1958. We are now importing almost half of our petroleum requirements.

As a related issue, essentially our whole transportation mns on petroleum products.

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In the late '70s and early '80s, a vigorous attempt was made to produce "petroleum like" fuels from coal and oil shale. While this is technically feasible, it did not come to the point where synthetic "petroleum like" products could be competitive with imported oil. A Strategic Petroleum Reserve was created to provide a cushion of a few months against embargo and/or interference with the tanker fleets. However, we are no longer masters of our own destiny in this area. What should we do about it?

From a free trade (market economy) point of view, we should let the flow of commerce and technical developments adjust our system and oil imports as necessary.

Perhaps we should not worry about being vulnerable to oil embargo, tertorist attacks on oil facilities, change of unstable govemments, and/or military attacks on oil tankers. There would seem to be some level at which our oil imports should be limited in the interest of National Security. What possibihties exist?

The technology exists to make synthetic oils from coal and/or shale. Previous research indicates that that approach can not be cost competitive at the present world market price of petroleum. Should we develop synthetic oil plants and subsidize some share of our oil supply in the name of National Security?

We now bum some 10% of the petroleum to generate electricity. We could cut down that usage by switching to nuclear power plants (Light Water Reactors). Light Water Reactors already generate some 20% of our electricity. Are we ready to go ahead with more nuclear reactors? Is the pubUc ready to take a look at the need for new power plants? The choices should be coal fired, gas fired, and nuclear. It doesn't make sense to go for more petroleum buming plants—even though petroleum fired gas turbines are handy as "topping plants" in handling "peak" loads. In short, the U.S. should not use petroleum products to generate electricity. There are other cost competitive choices.

We might try to improve the mileage of our cars and tmcks. However, the major gains here have already been made—unless we want to mandate the size of (or weight) of our cars. An altemative would be to bring pressure for smaller and lighter cars with a major and visible tax on petroleum products. This is done in many other countries. A tax on petioleum products would also bring pressure to limit the use of fuel oil in space heating. Possible altematives for space heating include: 1. Coal (Perish the thought) 2. Wood (For fanners who have a wood lot, or people who live near available wood supplies) 3. Electricity through resistance elements

4. Electricity through heat pumps 5. Solar heating with some kind of backup In short there are ways by which we could limit our consumption of petroleum.

All of these require actions by our government. None of them would be popular from a political point of view, but the purpose of government is to govem. Should we take action—or continue to drift?

Now is the time to really look at the future. Most of the discussion will focus on the light water reactors and the future development of the breeder reactor. The discussion does not mle out some breakthrough with fusion power, but most of the discussion would also be applicable to fusion systems. These future reactors must be cost competitive with fossil fuels in the generation of electricity. Light water reactors hold the potential of producing almost unlimited energy in the form of electricity.

Perhaps the major technical challenge will be to develop schemes to use the electrical power in transportation. Of course, electric power is used to drive electric trains, but how about cars, tmcks, and airplanes? It will not be enough to simply develop schemes which are technically feasible.

These schemes must also be cost competitive with imported petroleum if they are to be adopted—perhaps with a moderate subsidy in the name of national security.

Electric cars were used in the early 1900s and are being developed again. If their batteries are charged by electricity from nuclear plants, there will not be any carbon dioxide released to the atmosphere. For cars used in commuting, the batteries could be recharged ovemight at home. For long trips, it is possible to envision systems where service stations would own, rent and/or exchange battery packs for a fee.

Maybe there is a window here for some enterprising entrepreneurs!

Some future scheme will probably involve cars and trucks which run on "hydrogen."

The hydrogen could be pure hydrogen, but it will probably be some form of hydrocarbon fuel made from hydrogen combined with carbon from coal. The technical reason here is that a vehicle designer would like to have a liquid fuel which has a high energy content by both weight and volume.

Hydrogen has a high energy content by weight, but it is a gas at normal temperatures. Even as a Uquid at -423 degrees F, hydrogen has a relatively low energy content by volume. That is, a large tank would be required as compared to many hydrocarbon fuels.

Much work needs to be done, but the idea is to produce hydrogen by using electricity from nuclear plants. The hydrogen would then be combined with other elements to Shipmate, January-February 2004

produce a liquid fuel which would have a high energy content by both weight and volume.

It is probable that hydrogen will be produced by electrolysis of water. The oxygen from the water would be largely released to the atmosphereâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to be tumed back into water when the "hydrogen" rich fuel is bumed with oxygen from the atmosphere in cars, tmcks, etc. The system will be "clean" from an environmental point of view. If we had such a system in place we could save our petroleum for use as a chemical feed stock. We would be less dependent on imported petroleum. From a cost point of view, such a system should at least be competitive with batteries.

The challenge is partly technical. Such schemes must be made to work reUably and they must be cost competitive. Costs can be estimated accurately only after prototype systems are in operation.

Future generations may have almost unlimited energy if we go ahead with the breeder reactor. Will they note that research on nuclear weapons led to nuclear propelled submarines and surface ships, electricity from Ught water reactors, and opened the way for almost unlimited energy from the breeder reactor? Do we have the courage to get started? Will our government push forward with engineering prototypes to the point where rehabUity can be assured and costs can be estimated? Or will we leave these chores to future generations and/or to other countries? France?, Germany?, England? We need an aggressive energy policy, which will insure energy for future generations.

Our energy poUcy should also tend to conserve our remaining petroleum.

'40: Helen Maulsby, Betty Bowell, Jo Gray, Chris Hanley, and Dee Winters

A successful marriage isn 't finding the right person, it's being the right person.

Ben Frana

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cousin's Honda Civic. We attended the Hampton Court Flower Show, visited Annual Membership: 10% Windsor Castle (swapped some stories Life Membership: 64% with one of the guards—an old Spitfire pilot), Bath (Roman ruins), the Chmn & Sec'y: CAPT Victor Delano, USN (Ret) Cotswolds, Stratford-on-Avon, etc.

5610 Wisconsin Ave., Apt. #1409 On 21 July back to Manchester and on Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4439 to Amsterdam where we met another h: 301-215-7532; e: vdelano@1941.usna.com Memphis couple for a two-week tour thra web page: http://www.usna.com/classes/I941/ default.html Germany. We rented a large new Volvo S60 which ate up those autobahns and realThe fires in Califomia last summer and ly helped in the heat wave. The Volvo was fall produced an interesting communique the only air-conditioned spot in Germany. from Bill Jones: The weather was hot and so were the Our primary experience with the fire hotels. We traveled to Aachen, Trier, was to remain glued to the TV. At the Heidelberg, Munich, Rothenburg, height of the buming a light dusting of Koblenz, and back to Amsterdam.

The white ash settled on our patio, coming better hotels were not crowded in both from a huge black cloud well to the north England and Germany—not many of us. It was hard to envision the disaster Americans traveling. We did get a surthat was in the making. I hooked up our prise in Rothenburg, a small quaint garden hose and Mil packed an "evacuaGerman town with lots of souvenir shops. tion bag" but the fire never came closer A Sunday afternoon band concert in the than a few miles away. square tumed out to be about 100 college On the other hand, many times while kids from various colleges in the northtaking the inland route north, I remarked east U.S.A. They were great! We all stood about the overwhelming home construcup and cheered when they played "The tion that was taking place—covering preStars and Stripes Forever." viously barren hills with thousands of The trip ended in Amsterdam where we homes—many with shake roofs that had stayed for a three-day rest, drinking beer already been proven hazardous. When I at sidewalk cafes, and people watching. re-roofed a few years ago I shifted to There were some sights to see, especially asphalt composition shingles—not as a "gay" parade. visually pleasing as the shake shingles we Spent September at Betty Goff's place previously had but an order of magnitude in Jackson Hole, WY, to rest up. In safer. About the same time period, a neighbor new to the area, renewed his October, drove to Nashville, TN, to meet roof with shake shingles. I expect that the Vic's granddaughter, Kelly, and her new politicians will belatedly outiaw them for husband who joined us for the Navynew construction or replacement.

Vanderbilt football game. Kelly's father Many thanks. Bill. Apparentiy no other was USNA '67. Kelly's husband is an Classmates were affected by the fires. Joe Army private and an expert linguist, speEasterbrook reports that he finally gave up cializing in Arabic. He is attached to the keeping a big house on an acre and a quar101st Airborne Assault Division at Fort ter yard while recovering from a hip Campbell and will soon be off to Iraq. replacement and moved to an independent That's a great report from Betty Goff and living facility (life care).

Vic. Hope they'll continue to keep us posted.

Witii much regret, I have to report the The Naval Academy Athletic Association now has a sports information service avail- loss of many friends and Classmates.

Belatedly, I have leamed that Dale Vanston able for anyone interested in regular died on 2 January 2001 after suffering from updates on Navy sports and it is free.

Parkinson's disease for many years. He is Simply send an email to sstrase@usna.edu survived by a daughter and a son who have and you will begin receiving auto updates our condolences. Also belatedly, I have on all 30-varsity sports at USNA. Many are leamed that Walter Seedlock died on 6 duplicates of newspaper articles that appear March 2002 but I have no other details. His in local papers. I have been a subscriber for widow, Frances, has our sympathy and some time. understanding in a loss that we share. Walt Vic Rowney and Betty Goff Cartwright and I were tennis playing friends. On 19 passed through Washington in October and September 2003, we lost Bill Downer due we had lunch together. They followed that to non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. His widow, up with the following nice report about Ann, has our condolences. An obituary will be in "Last Call" in this issue of Shipmate. their summer: On 7 October 2003, we lost our Classmate, On 7 July we boarded a Northwest Ace Clark after a few years of poor health.

Airliner direct from Memphis to After his retirement from the Navy in 1967, Amsterdam, second leg to Manchester, Ace first went to work for Dole Pineapple England. Vic's cousin and wife met us at mnning their tug and barge work and later Manchester. They live in a small village became Hawaii representative for Sause called Endon, just east of Stoke-on-Trent.

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Ace's earliest accomplishments was aboard HovEY, a Worid War I four-stacker converted to a minesweeper. He went to HOVEY when we graduated and ended the war in command. That was really a long haul in one of those four-stackers. To Pauahi, their three sons and a grandson go our most sincere condolences in their loss. On 11 October, we lost Gene Somers after a difficult illness which he fought bravely. Gene was our Class representative in Annapolis and did more on behalf of the Class than 1 can possibly tell you. He represented the Class repeatedly at meetings which I could not attend. He performed invaluable service in planning for and executing our 60th Reunion in Annapolis. His cheerful disposition abiUty to get things done will be hard to replace. His lovely wife, Ann, has all our sympathy and understanding at this time of a loss that we all share. On 30 September, Dick Pierce's widow, Marie, died after several years of heart trouble. Like many others, Marie was a loyal and hard working '41 widow and she will be sorely missed by all her many friends in the Annapolis and Queenstown, MD, areas. On 9 October, we lost Fred Wyse's widow, Esther, who has been a loyal attendee at our local Class functions. She, too, will be missed by all of us in the Washington area.

Birthdays almost got lost but here they are as you contemplate Gamets for constancy in January and Amethysts for sincerity in Febmary. The Gamet men are Hopkins, Stu Jones, Lenz, Luehman, McReynolds, Ed Miller, Morrison, Murrhead, and Weyrauch.

The Amethyst ones are Burbage, Bymside, Elliott, Joe Lynn, Palm, Parke, Ray, Rebard, Moose Smith, Southard, TmmbuU, and Ray Welch. Why not surprise one of them and give him a call? I got one last December and I was delighted.

There are a lot of changes in this issue for your rosters so get a sharp pencil: Jack Alford, new area code 858; Jack Bennett, 760-704-1312; Dave Byrd (dbyrd@ lcglen.com), 1970 Silverieaf Cir. #307, Carlsbad, CA 92009, 760-704-1389; Joe Easterbrook (jogra@bellsouth.net), 11377 SW 84 St., Apt. 223, Miami, FL 33173, 305-274-1962; Chuck Fonvielle, 949460-0048; Bill Jones, correct edress is wjonesl@san.rr.com; Archie Kelley (nukesub@sbcglobal.net), new area code in AZ—602; John Kugler, new area code 949; Ev Malcolm, 408-532-6571; Chuck Merdinger, new area codes—in La Jolla 858, in Tahoe 775; Steve Morrison (monserate@k-online.net), 619-435-7398; Helen and Burns Spore (hnspore@ peoplepc.com); Charlie Styer (styerl941@ comcast.net). A problem has come up with respect to a new Roster but, one way or another, I'll get a new one to you in 2004.

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doctoral degree using the German language. But the emphasis in the book is on Annual Membership: 12% sightseeing. It reads like a travelogue in that Life Membership: 63% Bob has described in great detail the many sights, which he visited during his career.

Pres: CAPT James D. Small, USN (Ret) Sec y: CDR R.S. Day, USN (Ret.) He and Sue both leamed to fly small air2426 Chestnut St., Falls Church, VA 22043-3052 planes, which increased their abihties to Another year has come to an end and the take advantage of their nomadic life. hohday season is behind us. We wish all our Particularly interesting is the account of readers the best life may hold in the new year. their days at Subic Bay in the Philippines In the November column, 1 reported on during the Vietnam War. Following retirethe soiree held at Barbara and Dale Reed's ment from active duty, travel in motor country estate featuring the meeting of the homes and small aircraft enabled them to book club. While ticking off the names of all continue their quest for learning more about who attended and who gave a book report, the world. His book is an inspiration for there was an unfortunate omission. It was those who are about to embark on a naval duly noted that Jim Small had commented career, and brings back many memories for on Bob Mills book, however no where was those who joined the Navy and saw the their acknowledgement that both Peggy and world. One copy of Bob's book has been Jun had partaken of the generous board placed in the Eighth Company Wardroom in Bancroft Hall. Two more copies are on afforded by our beloved hostess.

Many are aware that VMI recently lost a file in the Nimitz Library at the Naval court case to the ACLU, negating noontime Academy. You could probably borrow a prayer by and for the cadets. According to copy from him for a while if you are interpubhshed reports, the Naval Academy has ested. '42 covered a lot of places and did a decided to continue noontime prayer in lot of things. Our past is interesting history.

In mid-October, Peggy and Bunky Nimitz Hall. An interesting feature of the Hemdon flew to France to join 16 other opening game against VMI was a prayer family members who flew in from the before the game. That was followed by the States in celebrating the marriage of unique appearance of the Academy glee Peggy's daughter, Starr, to her FedEx pilotclub. As part of the opening ceremony, they sweetheart.

The service was held in the offered a beautiful rendition of the first cho201-year old wedding chapel at the Chateau rus of the Navy Hymn—you know, "Etemal Grimaldi in Provence.

The newly weds will Father, strong to save..." Which brings to live in Cahfomia. mind the thought that if the ACLU attempts to abohsh "Etemal Father" from NavyMarine ceremonies, even many of the long deceased graduates may arise in protest.

Jerry Miller has eased my work considerably by providing several complete articles for inclusion in the Class column.

Gene Farrell has also provided me with such material and it is always a joy to receive these gifts and I am grateful for their contributions. Jerry is now an estabhshed author and also has done several book reviews, so is privy to various literary offerings that most of us might not see. As a result, he has discovered that several members of the Class are producing narratives of their lives, for the benefit of their Bunky and Peggy Hemdon at a wedding chapel at children and friends. Jerry, following up on Chateau Giraldi in Provinca, France, where Peggy's Jim Small's remarks at the Reeds, notes that daughter, Starr, was married one of the most recent is the classy producThe Class continues to find new ways to tion by Bob Mills, in hard copy format and excel on the golf course. During the last titled A Sailor's Life. It covers his life in Alumni Reunion Toumament at the Naval great detail from buth until the early 1990s. Academy, '42 entered its regular team of Included are many pictures, typical of a Max Duncan, Bob McWethy, Bill family album. Highlights include a vivid Morrow, and Jerry Miller. Cart assigndescription of combat during the Solomon ments and tee off priorities are always Islands campaign during World War II in based on Class seniority. For many years, which Bob and his destroyer were quite Charlie Minter '37 and Doc Abbot '39 involved. Bob's account of the career tran- have been in the lead cart, starting on the sition to an engineering specialty is impres- ffrst hole with a "shotgun" start. '42 has sive, particularly since he earned his been in the second group, teeing off behind

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Minter and Abbot. This year however, Minter and Abbot were unable to show and '42 has finally emerged as the senior (read oldest) Class participating in the toumament. Since our team has plenty of depth on the bench, it expects to occupy the lead cart position for many years to come and our faithful foursome has made a pact to do so for the next ten years. Rewards come to those who continue to live and wait their tum. Further, the team was not out of the competition. In the senior division of the toumament. Bob McWethy took third low net and Jerry Miller took second low gross.

The low gross trophy is named the "Captain William B. Morrow Trophy"—well deserved as Bill started the toumament 25 years ago with the proceeds used to support the varsity golf team. They ask that you not probe for the actual scores.

The Homecoming Class tailgate was held in our usual spot in the northwest comer of the parking lot with Peggy and Bunky Hemdon, Vka Schoenfeld, Rufe Porter, JoAnn and Jerry Miller, AngeUque Kidd, Joan and Richard Curtis, Kirwan and Jack Mitchell, Rita and JT Hill, Edie and Frank O'Brien, Peg and Jake Glick, Patricia and Swabo Rawson, Ginnie and Tom Smith, and, of course. Trilby and Max Duncan. The refurbished stadium is first class—a very modem scoreboard, additional restrooms, and concession stands. The Homecoming Dinner was held in the Officers Club where we have met for the last 15 years or so. Dinner was served as soon as the group could assemble after the game so those from out of town could get on the road early. All of the tailgaters showed up and were joined by Anne and Bill Richardson, Ann Beale, Liz and Bob McWethy, Muff and Norm Nash and their son, Charlie, Barbara and Dale Reed and their daughters, Robyn and Lorraine, Betty and Jack Crawford and their son. Jack Jr., Shine Payne, Frank Andrews, Whitey Feightner, and Dick Curtis' son, Richard Jr., and his grandson, Mathew, with friend, Megan Roeff.

Early in 2003, the subject of collecting dues was broached. Several Classmates volunteered various amounts, but Rufe Porter reports that our loyal widows have been more than generous in supporting the Class operating account. For that we send them our heartfelt thanks. Here are just the most recent of those who deserve our recognition: Shine Payne, Therese Johnson, Angelique Kidd, Ethel Meulendyke, and Betty Shear. Charlie, Perry, Ike, Bmce, and Hal left us in good hands.

As usual, our San Diego and Los Angeles Classmates staged a great reunion at the MCAS Miramar NCO Club for the Army-Navy game. Wives, widows, two 51

The vast fures in Califomia did not affect any of or our Classmates directly, although many stinggled with duty (hterally) ak as the smoke and ash blew across the West Coast. The only major damage reported was suffered by the Girl Scouts in the district under Jo Dee Catlin Jacobs' control who lost all of their network of camps in the area.

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Classmates' daughters, Jo Dee Catlin Jacobs and Jodie Henning, all made for a happy gathering to watch a Navy victory.

Charlie Bishop organized the gathering and presented a good report on Classmate news plus a pitch for the Houston Bowl during the half They also voted unanimously to express best wishes to Jim Small for his yeoman work on behalf of the Class.

Classmates included Buck Catlin, Ray Miller, Dick Sewall, Gene Ferrall, Bob Gibson, Dez Degranges, Don Holmes, and CharUe Bishop.

The Christmas luncheon was held at our reunion hotel on 10 December. Under Max Duncan's steady hand, we gathered for this annual event. Enjoying a happy hour and a choice of salmon or chicken were Trilby and Max, Peggy and Bunky Hemdon, Martha Jane and Charlie Smith, Peggy and Jim Small, Russ Flynn, Rita and JT Hill, JoAnn and Jerry Miller, Edie and Frank O'Brien, Ginnie Smith, Joan and Richard Curtis, Liz and Bob McWethy, Rufe Porter, Anne and Bill Richardson, Muff and Norm Nash, Vera Schoenfeld, Ann Beale, Cindy James, Bill Houser, Patricia and Art Rawson, Peg and Jake Glick, Whitey Feightner, Jack Hinchey, Betty and Jack Crawford, Evelyn and Tom Williamson, Kieran and Jack Mitchell, Frank Andrews, Betty Gutting, frene and Mac MacKown, Rene Griffith, Belts and Bill Divine, Hap Day, and Betty King.

Peggy Betzel, Buzz Betzel's beloved wife, passed away suddenly on 4 November.

She was committed on 12 November at the USNA Columbarium following a service at the Academy Chapel. An active Class wife, Peggy is greatly missed and our sympathy goes out to her family.

Jim Betts, one of six Classmates who resigned during Plebe Year and subsequently graduated from West Point, passed away on 25 October 2002. His death was first brought to the notice of our Alumni Association staff when a piece of mail was retumed this spring and more recentiy an obituary was found.

Don Henning died peacefully at his retirement home in Poway, CA, on 22 52

October. Charlie Bishop provided an obituary for "Last Call." Don had moved to Southern Califomia to be closer to his daughter. Celeste, after his wife, Mary, died. He had dementia, but appeared to be in fair physical shape, although the exact cause of death is not known.

Finally, it is with a deep sense of loss that we report the death of our youngest father, Doc Robinson, on 21 October 2003. On 14 July, he entered the hospital for surgery for an abdominal aortic aneurysm, which he knew he had and the doctors had been watching following a test in the spring. In the work-up for the surgery they discovered he had an ischemic colon from lack of oxygen which required emergency surgery lasting six hours. After that he had a 50% chance of recovery because peritonitis and sepsis had set in. The next morning they called Kathy and advised her that he had a blood clot in his leg and needed to operate or he would lose his leg. After that operation, they said they could not get all the clot, so some of his toes had blackened at the tip.

Later, other comphcations occurred, including a staph infection. Doc had fought a valiant fight, but in the end he lost. Most of the time he could not talk because he had a tracheotomy to wean him off the ventilator and was making progress when he suffered another setback and passed away. Through all this Kathy stayed close by while giving their daughter, Dana Lee, as much attention as she could. We will miss Doc and his cryptic reports on life in South Carolina and extend our love to Kathy and Dana.

On a lighter note, I want to extend my thanks to Charlie Bishop for his continued support and for his timely reporting on life in the San Diego/Los Angeles area.

Charlie Bishop

Annual Membership: 18% Life Membership: 60%

Pres: CAPT E. A. Robie, USN (Ret) 2111 River Crescent Dr, Annapolis, MD 21401 h: 410-224-0850; e: edrobie@aol.com Sec'y: CAPT Leslie R. Heselton Jr., USN (Ret) 7101 Bay Front Dr., Apt. 611, Annapolis, MD 21403 h: 410-216-9629; e: Heselton43@1943.usna.com In Memoriam We found that Pris Davidson, wife of Jaquelin Davidson, passed away on 20 September 2003.

Mail addressed to Jean Clare, widow of Raymond Clare, was returned stating deceased as of January 1999.

Mail addressed to Joseph M. Reigher was retumed marked deceased with no further information and no obituary could be found on the Intemet.

Larry Canay notified us that Bette Copeland, the widow of Paul Copeland, died on 31 October after failing health for some time. No details were provided, Bernard Charles Lennon passed away on 13 September 2003 at Cooper Hospital.

He had a triple by-pass and appeared to be doing well. Just before he was planning on coming home he was gone. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Rachel of 124 Saw Mill Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034; two sons; George and Charles; three daughters; Helene Fluehr, Denise Hoffman, and Andree Pride; and 11 grandchildren. There was a full honors intemment at Arlington National Cemetery on 19 November 2003.

Horace John Woodward died on Tuesday, 21 October 2003, at Sentara Williamsburg Community Hospital. He was married to Margaret Jesse Scott for 56 years until her death in 2000. Woodie is survived by his wife, Joellyn Wheat of Diamondhead, MS, whom he married in August 2001, his brother, John, four daughters; Candace Packer of Brooklyn, NY, Jennifer of Richmond, VA, Juliet Volosin of Crofton, MD, and Lisa Duan of Damascus, MD; two sons, Scott of Wellington, FL, and Christopher of Brooklyn, NY; a stepdaughter, Suzanne Wheat of Tallahassee, FL; and four grandchildren.

George Whisler reports that Betty, his beloved wife of 59 years, died peacefully at then- home in Carmel on 24 October 2003 of stomach cancer. Betty had a sparkling Shipmate, January-February 2004

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personality, a great sense of humor and was a consummate Navy wife. A memorial mass was held on 14 November in Carmel Mission Basilica. Her ashes were scattered by her family from a sailing yacht off Lover's Point in Monterey Bay. Betty is survived by her husband; a daughter, Kathleen of Laguna Beach; two sons, James of Volcano, HI, and Stephen of New York City; three grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.

Dan Karcher's dear wife, Jane, passed away Sunday night, 16 November 2003, at Falcon's Landing, Sterhng, VA. Her death resulted from comphcations after repair of a broken hip last April. She was in and out of the hospital or nursing center since then with atrial fibrillation's until finally she succumbed en route to the hospital from the nursing center ending a 59-year romance.

Jane is survived by Dan, a son, Daniel M. Karcher, two daughters, Elizabeth K. Cresap and Meredith K. Hilt, and two greatgranddaughters. Memorial services were held on 10 December at Falcons Landing.

MC Birthday After celebrating the Marine Corps birthday at a USNA Orange County luncheon, Jean and Walt Stevens and Billye and Lefty Lavrakas paused for a picture.

Barbara Doran writes that Homer M. "Stub" Doran was having dizzy spells, was hospitalized and found to have a partially blocked heart valve. Stub agreed with the doctors that it would be impmdent to operate at his age. He is home using a walker and trying to get back some strength and would love to hear from any Classmates.

Forgotten Classmates The following were omitted from the last roster: Mrs. John A. Donnelly (June), 706 Marsh Cove PL, Ponte Vedra, FL 320821662, 904-273-4161; Mrs. Bemard Lennon (Rachael), 124 Saw Mill Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034; Mrs. Richardson Phelps (Frances), RO. Box 52, Wilsonville, AL 35186, 205-669-7576.

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to take up permanent residence at the Cape Cod Nursing Center, Buzzards Bay, MA. He is pretty much wheelchair bound but can walk slightly with a cane. His last stroke severely affected his speech although he can get his desires across.

Otherwise he is in great shape. He reads a lot and has a great view of the bay.

Orion Temp writes from Lynchburg, VA, that he is still working and is building a senior center, which he has donated to the city in order to have a facility suitable for holding duplicate bridge toumaments. Bridge has been his hobby for 40 years and is has qualified as a gold life master. The photo shows Temp and Patte with Priscilla and Howie Johnson who was his Annapolis roommate. He also sent a picmre on a jet ski with Patte but requested it not be pubhshed.

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Homecoming The usual Class dinner was held after the homecoming football game, which unfortunately Navy lost. Loew's Hotel would not give the Class a private room this year, so, instead of just having a comer of their dining room, Ed Robie arranged to have the dinner at Ginger Cove retirement community, which put on a far better party than the hotel ever did. Maybe we can do this again!

Almost everyone in Annapolis, a few from Washington and even some out-of-towners attended. You may recognize some of the attendees in the following pictures. Perhaps more next month!

Army-Navy Game The '43ers at Bay Woods of Annapolis gathered for their first Army-Navy party with about 100 other inmates. Forming a cheering table were LaNelle and Det Detweiler, Pat and Fred Fearnow, Bob Greenwood, George Grkovic, Les Heselton, and Terry and Rubin Woodall.

Geo and Wes Burnett made a brief visit.

Fran Hudson set the spirit with her Navy cheerleader outfit. Excellent tailgate type food was served at half-time. Immediately thereafter there was a partial power failure all scrambled to find a working TV to see 53

the finish of the game which everyone knows was great! Pictures not yet ready, perhaps next month.

President's Comments Classmates, when you receive your copy of Shipmate please remember to read the front portion. This area contains many interesting articles including "Supe's Call" which will keep you up-to-date with the USNA and USNA Alumni Association.

I don't know how many members of the Class participated in the recent Shipmate survey. Complete findings and recommendations are not yet available. However, early results indicate that Class notes are always read. Shipmate always looks fine and ten issues a year is just right. {Sec'y note: this year we will only have nine!)

Membership in the Alumni Association continues to grow-now over 40,500 members striving to reach a goal of 60,000. Life membership is the easiest and best way to continue your membership. If you have not joined this program 1 urge you to think seriously about it even in this late stage in life.

Lastly, continue to provide support to our Alumni Association, which works dihgently to fulfill its mission to provide necessary moral, mental, and physical (fiscal) support to the Naval Academy.

The Alumni Association's close out fiscal reports through 30 June 2003 show holding our following Class funds: Compass Rose Endowment, $35,493; Class Reunion, 4,283; Third Company, 5,308.

The gift summary report for Class campaign giving, 1 July 1999-30 June 2003, totals $244,503. The campaign target has not yet been reached so keep up your excellent contributions throughout the year.

It is a little late for holiday greetings but I certainly hope that you all had a very joyous Christmas and a wonderful year ahead!

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COMMENDATION The Chairman of the Board of Trustees and the President of the U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation take pleasure in recognizing The U. S. Naval Academy Class of 1944 For outstanding service, leadership, and inspiration for our nation.

This certificate is to acknowledge the extraordinary contributions of the men who formed the Class of 1944 from the U. S. Naval Academy. Your service aboard our nation's warships, submarines and aircraft at sea and on land during some of our most critical years is to be remembered with the deepest gratitude. In combat, you fought with courage and determination, and with selfless duty, many gave the most precious sacrifice of their lives. From your eariy graduation day on, the hallmark of 1944 has cleariy been service and leadership.

We recognize the military and civilian leadership you provided throughout your lives; you taught us leadership by example - leadership reflecting the daily actions of character, integrity and dedication of to the defense of our country. We acknowledge your accomplishments and achievements in government, industry, science, law, and medicine making a better worid for all of us. You entered into our nation's service a year eariier than planned during the most challenging of times, and you responded by enriching, strengthening, defending, and sustaining our nation with your extraordinary spirit and patriotism.

The very history and traditions of the Naval Academy and the U. S. Navy and Marine Corps are founded on the experiences and service of individuals like those of you from 1944. Decades of Naval Academy graduates have been inspired by your lives as they most certainly modeled their own professional standards, leadership, personal integrity, and honor by the standards you s e t New generations of midshipmen and our future Naval and Marine Corps officers will continue to be inspired by the rich heritage of service you have passed down to them.

With deep gratitude, we salute you and your families

Carlisle A. H. Trost Admiral, USN, Retired Chairman of the Board

'73, president of the Alumni Association, was the future plans for the Association as Pres: Fred Schnurr well as the accomplishments of the past few Washington Rep: CAPT Charlie Rozier, USN (Ret.) years such as the upgrade of the Memorial Sec'y: CAPT Bill Bennett, USN (Ret.) Stadium, etc. He also read to us the com46910 Grissom St., Potomac Falls, VA 20165-3576 mendation that the Alumni Association and h: 703-404-4882; e: boppab@earthlink.net Foundation has issued to the Class of '44 It seems a long time since the reunion, but for "outstanding service, leadership, and this is the first issue since then. What a inspiration for our nation." wonderful time it was, but altogether too This letter is signed by both ADM short! Then, again, no matter how long it Carlisle A.H. Trost '53, chairman of the could be scheduled it wouldn't be long board and George Watt '73, president and enough to visit with all the friends one CEO. He was followed by Superintendent, would wish to visit. At the expense of bor- VADM Rodney P. Rempt '66. Since ing those who attended, but to inform those Hurricane Isabel and its following tidal who were unable, here's a short summary surge (7-1/2 feet high) had ravaged the of events. Our briefing by George Watt 54

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Academy one week before our arrival, the "Supe" apologized for the necessary changes to our schedule which were caused by the flood damage and told us about recent improvements to the curriculum, disciplinary problems, female-male Midshipmen relationships, the quality of the current Midshipman, and many other interesting facts. While he was talking, his aide intermpted him and he responded with the comment "Come in Senator," and in walked Senator John McCain '58, who was then asked if he would like to say a few words. He accepted and gave us a summary of the real Iraq situation, the federal budget, and other Capital Hill doings. He

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was there to personally assess the damage from Isabel as he is a member of the board of visitors. He wishes to support the Naval Academy to get a budget necessary to fully repair all the damage. His unexpected arrival was a pleasant surprise.

Many great pictures were taken by Bob Rubel at the reunion. It is not possible to print all of them in one issue, so I will be putting some in each future issue as well as this one.

Harry Benoit: I am enclosing the group photograph of the Seventh Company attendees at the 60th, Gordon Willis and me.

L to r: Joe Jennings, George Peery, Bob Rubel, and Hank Gorman Gordon Willis and Harry Benoit

George Watt '73. Fred Schnurr, and VADM Rodney Rempt "66

Ruth and Bill Payne with Jack Godfrey

Alan Lee: The reunion was great...Our thanks to the DC-Annapolis crowd for a great reunion. We have two Lucky Bags which are available to any Classmate who might need or want one.

He can be reached at the new address below.

Tom Rhees: Here are two photos, one taken in Florida before the reunion and one at the reunion. The 60th was a marvelous reunion and it was a great pleasure to see so many Classmates from the great Class of 1944.

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Several Classmates sent thank-you notes and congratulatory letters for the reunion.

Here are some of them: John Strachan: Two things amazed me at our reunion.

One was that recognition was difficult for me and the second was that the names were very familiar It certainly was a very enjoyable gathering. There seems to be a bonding of our group as well as pride in what the Academy has done for us and the results that we can enjoy.

Al Vito: Sorry it took so long to express my appreciation for the good work you guys (and others of whom I am not aware) did in arranging the 60th Reunion. It was really great and Marge and I enjoyed every minute. Can't begin to imagine how you were able to schedule Senator McCain's interruption of the Superintendent's talk in order to give us the inside story of what's happening on Capitol Hill. In any case, a rousing well done to both of you. Hope you can repeat in 2013. BeaMrmy!

Thank you, Al, from all of us on the committee. Randy carried the biggest load.

L to r: Lorin and Lois Hay, Jim Van Pelt, and Marge Wohler

I received this letter from the United States Marine Corps, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2D Marine Aircraft Wing, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Atiantic, Jacksonville, NC, dated 20 September 2003. I think it very appropriate to print it now.

Dear members of the Class of 1944: My thoughts and prayers are with you as you celebrate 60 years of selfless service to God, country, family, and friends.

Although the world is still a dangerous place, it is a much better place because of each of you.

Throughout the past 60 years, you have remained steadfast in your commitment to make your life count for good and firm in your faith that one person working with others of good-will can make a difference. Class of 1944, your moral 55

courage, character, and genuine concem for others are inspirational to those who walk in your footsteps.

Twelve years ago you took Rubye and me under your wings and made a difference in our lives, and we are forever grateful. You are our heroes and heroines, our mentors, our family, and our friends.

We share in your pain, sorrow, and love each time we hear that one amongst the Class has departed this earthly life and is united with the Etemal Class Victorius in that great Academy beyond the sky. We smile and rejoice when we hear about your triumphs, vacation experiences, and other life celebrations.

Hopefully Rubye and I will be able to join you at the 65th anniversary. Until we meet again, may God continue to bless you and keep you as he holds you close to His heart.

Grace and Peace, Johnny and Rubye Poole, life-long admirer of USNA Class of 1944.

On 17 June 2003 Hal Walker of Edison, NJ, on a business trip to Califomia, visited with Molly and Rusty King of Santa Paula, CA. They were roommates First Class Year.

A "short narrative," as he labeled it, arrived from John Hooper which said: En route to our home in New Hampshire in May '03, having enjoyed the milder climate of Ormand Beach, FL, during the previous winter months, my wife and I made a pit stop in Fairfax, VA, to attend the graduation ceremonies of our granddaughter, Danielle Doolin.

Danielle was awarded a bachelor of science degree from George Mason University. Following the ceremony, Danielle's mother, Nancy (Hooper) Doolin, hosted a reception for family and friends at her home, during which the foljowing photo was taken of this event.

Graduation reception of Danielle, granddaughter of John Hooper

This photo shows six Naval Academy graduates, all of whom are in the same family, and Danielle. The graduates are from left to right: Keith Hastie '57; Danielle's grandfather, Edward H. Doolin '45; Danielle's father, James W. Doolin '74; Danielle's uncle, Robert W. Hooper '88; Danielle's uncle, Edward H. Doolin Jr. '68; and Danielle's grandfather, John H Hooper.

There have been several changes to the September 2003 roster and locator since the reunion. They are: 56

Jack Cryan: (Home) 124 Top Of The Lake Dr., Austin, TX 78734-5237; 512261-6139; (May-September) PO. Box 362, 106 White Ct., Alto, NM 883120362; 505-336-1932.

Jim Holbrook: 1970 Silverieaf Cir., Apt. #314, Carlsbad, CA 92009; 760704-1396.

Chuck Schmidt (MAC AB 1100 @ aol.com): (1 January-1 June) Twin Dolphins, South 39 Bear Creek Path, Bear Creek, Ormond Beach, FL 32174; 904-615-4855.

Alan Lee: 635 South Park Center Ave., Apt. #11107, Green Valley, 85614; 520393-6556.

Rojo Adamson: 6500 Patriots Colony Dn, Convalescent Center, Room #133; WiUiamsburg, VA 23188; 757-565-611; Lyn Adamson: 6200 Patriots Colony Dr, Apt. #234, Williamsburg, VA 231881397:757-565-7785.

James Cockrill: 8107 River Crescent Dr., Annapohs, MD 21401; 410266-3596.

Nancy Driscoll (nandris@ comcast.net): (May-September) 140 Cottage La., Moneta, VA 24121; 540-721-5642; (October-April) No change.

Prescott Palmer: 7450 Spring Valley Dr., Crestwood Court, Apt. #227, Springfield, VA 22150; 703-644-3180.

Harold B. Price: 6605 River Birch Ct., Fredericksburg, VA 22407-3702.

Russ Blalack: bemcousna@cox.net Roald Kolstad: edkolstad@juno.com Arthur Major: poruff@aol.com Oscar Nicholson: No email On 25 October the Washington-Annapohs Chapter held a homecoming dinner party jointiy with the Class of '43 at Ginger Cove.

A wonderful time was had by all.

James Mackie Reyback, a long time resident of Sevema Park, MD, died on 17 September 2003 at Oak Lodge Assisted Living in Pasadena, MD, of comphcations from a stroke. There were private services on 22 September with burial in the Naval Academy Columbarium. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 8424 Veterans Hwy., Millersville,MD 21108.

James C. Mason passed away at his home on 8 October 2003. A celebration of his life was held on 8 November at the University Friends Meeting, Seattle, WA. Donations may be made to Washington Wildemess Coalition, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, #520, Seattle, WA 98103.

Thomas J. Christman left us to play the golf course beyond the sky on 10 October 2003. A full honors interment at Arlington National Cemetery with a memorial service preceding was held at the Fort Myer Chapel on 3 December.

Wilbur G. Sherwood died on Friday, 17 October 2003, at the Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, MD, after a month in the hospital. Bill was suffering

from hepatitis C and staved it off for a long time. Services were held in the U.S. Naval Academy's St. Andrew's Chapel followed by inurnment at the Academy's Columbarium on 4 November. CAPT Luther Alexander, USNA chaplain, and the Rev Raymond Crowley, a family member, officiated at the memorial service.

Memorial gifts may be made to the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association's Memorial Affaks Fund, 247 King George St., AnnapoUs, MD 21402.

Bob Rubel sent me an email saying that on 27 October 2003 Robert R. Randolph passed away. Interment was at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery on 10 November.

Oliver Hazard Perry Jr. died on 30 November 2003 at Afr Force Village West Convalescent Center in Riverside, CA. Graveside services were held on 3 December at the Riverside National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.

Gerhard W. Schlierf passed away on 17 November 2003 at his home in San Diego, CA. A graveside service was held on 18 December at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery.

Ben Leavitt's wife, Gerry, passed away on 30 September 2003 while in Hospice care after a long illness.

Robert E. Gaskin died on 12 December 2003 from a massive stroke in his home in Punta Gorda, FL. He will be cremated and inured in the Columbarium at Arhngton National Cemetery at a later date.

May they all rest in peace and know that their Classmates will always remember them in their prayers.

The following is a quote from the introductory pages of our 1944 Lucky Bag and was reprinted on the back of our reunion program: We of '44 salute with reverance those Academy men before us whose splendid sagas of loyalty and devotion have made more lustrous and shining traditions of the Navy blue and gold.

Hope each of you have a happy and healthy New Year. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;wlb

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Pres: CAPT Fred J. Kelley, USN (Ret.) 532 Fort Williams Pkwy., Alexandria, VA 22304-1851; e: fjkamci@aol.com Con. Sec'y: Robert O. Sherman 4208 Ormond Ave., Alexandria, VA 22304 h; 703-370-5867; e: bob_sherman.l@juno.com In Memoriam H.L. Culbreath passed away on 25 September in Tampa, his hometown, the Shipmate, January-February 2004

city that he is credited with having made modem. He had served in the Supply Corps and on his last tour of duty he was assigned to the White House staff. There he enjoyed a particularly close relationship with President Eisenhower. After leaving the Navy in 1954 he retumed to Tampa where he joined the Tampa elecQic company. The company became Teco Energy and he became the CEO. He had become the company's contiroller in 1960. He was named secretary and treasiu-er in 1964 and vice president in 1966. He was promoted to senior vice president in 1971 and was made president and director later that year.

As the head of Tampa Electric, Culbreath used his influence and put the company's weight behind projects that improved the quality of life in Tampa. In 1976 he became chairman of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce and began the push to bring a world class cultural center to Tampa. Later Culbreath pushed the redevelopment of downtown Tampa and the landing of the NFL franchise there. As the local general hospital fell into difficulty, he assumed the position of chairman of the hospital authority and restmctured the hospital operation.

Now, every year Tampa gives the "H.L. Culbreath Leadership Award" to the individual who has been most effective in working for the community.

Hub Davidson informs us that Jan Reynolds passed away on 11 July in Yuaco, PR, and she is buried in San German, PR. She was the widow of Bob Reynolds who was killed as a member of a privateer crew that was shot down by a Russian fighter of the Baltic Sea in 1950.

Through the generosity of the family of the late Robert N. Da'vis, the CoUington Square re-entry program will soon have an expanded facility at 2104 Mura St. in East Baltimore. The community of CoUington Square and the community building will have a new name, the "Robert N. Davis House." It is said that this renovation will enhance the character of the entire area, which was once called the street of death and dmgs.

Through Bob Lenson we hear that Marge Nepo died in May and that her remains were interred in Annapolis. Frank Nepo has moved to 23831 Catamaran Wy., Laguna Nigel, CA. Bill Kinnaman has informed us that his wife, Virginia "Ginny" Kinnaman, died on 11 May from complications incurred during hospitalization for a broken hip. A memorial Eucharist was conducted on 3 June in St. Paul's Episcopal church in Chatham, NJ. She is interred in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, VA. We have a brief note telling us that Clare Harvey Elicker of Sweetgum Drive in Shipmate, January-February 2004

"45: Party in Pensacola at Anson residence

'45: Attending the mini reunion, bacic; Hirshberg and Sherman,/ron?; Reute, Bates, Barr, and Krecek

Orange City, FL, died on 1 October at the age of 80. He was a retired U.S. Air Force major and a pilot.

Change of Address Larry Shafer (LESJR45@comcast.net) informs us that his new address is 7101 Bay Front Dr. #301.

Ben Young informs us that his telephone number is still as of old. "For some reason AnnapoUs confused the facts and put out the incorrect info. The number still is as always 214-348-7723."

Now we have a new address for Joe Schroder, it is 1984 Lemons St., Costa Mesa, CA 92626.

The Way We Are John Chapell tells us about a party in Pensacola at the Anson residence. The reason for the function was the visit of Carole and Bob Clancey from Arizona. The attendees are pictured, they are, standing, in the rear: Billie and John Chappell, Bea and Bill McLaughlin, Earline Hilson, and Hank Anson. Seated are Jerry Johnson, Duffie Anson, Lil Johnson, Sally Axene, Dean Axene, Carole Clancey, and Bob Clancey.

Each year the word goes forth in late March or early April that we shall continue the traditional September mini-reunion of Bay State (Massachusetts) and Ocean State (Rhode Island) members of the USNA Class of 1945 with the OAOs at OUvers on Cape Cod. Ray Bates submitted the following report: It was a great reunion and I hope we are all here next year for 2004 get-together.

The drive home was fast for we took the Williams Tunnel and avoided the center

of Boston. (Ray and Muriel had spent three hours in driving to the Cape from Marblehead.)

Milton Hirshberg, Haverhill native, was my father's appointment. Dad had two openings and I won the second on the civil service test but he told me in advanced that would be no politics in my going to the Naval Academy窶馬o matter how he explained it, the locals would question the appointment. I entered through the Naval Reserve.

We're off to London, 14 October, and I return 4 November Muriel stays until 12 November with a close friend for many long years, a widow of a British commander The 19th Company is at it again! They can't seem to get enough of each other.

They convened in La Jolla, CA, from 16 September to the 19th...missed the biggest East Coast hurricane. Those present were Arlene and Jim Montgomery, Edie and Chan Swallow, Phyllis and Dick Hardy, Marguerite and Jack Cabaniss, Tom Bush, Pierce Jensen, and the organizers Louise and Al Giorgis. The last night we were at the Giorgis house for cocktails, dinner, and some organizing. Tom Bush brought fresh lobster from Maine (which had been inspected by airport security) and it was a fabulous treat enjoyed by all. Thank you, Tom! Wednesday, we all enjoyed a by cruise from South Bay to Point Loma...brought back memories for some of us of active duty days...cocktails in the Cabaniss hotel room and dinner out overlooking the Pacific. Thursday was free time with the zoo, Sea Worid, shopping, followed by dinner and cocktails at the brand new mansion of the Montgomery's in 57

"45: L to r: Dick Southwell '47 (Bill's Plebe), Cliff Berman, present president Suncoast Chapter, the bearded birthday boy. Bill Petrat, Pete Perkins, and seated Mark German '47

'45: Homecoming 2003 tailgate

Coronado which has been professionally decorated down to every last detail! Jim Jr. was the bartender, barbecue chef, and also the designer of their new home. The Montgomery's were tmly gracious and brave considering that they were leaving on an early flight the next moming for their East Coast home in Arlington, VA. Jim says he can't stand missing Navy's football season. The three days were spent mostly talking and talking and talking...and that is what it is all about.

The Hardys stayed on for a few days with the Giorgis. During that time they arranged to have lunch with Bill Botts and his bride, Susan, and Dana Point midway the Pacific Palisades and La Jolla. Botts never ages!

He and Dick managed to relive every second of their careers as Corsair pilots. It was good listening. Bill is still working. He has a fascinating career story to tell and it is not over yet.

Back to the 19th Company.. .we've now had get togethers in Annapohs, Tdghman Island, Charleston, SC, Chesapeake City, MD, and La Jolla, CA. Where next is the question of the day. For aU this activity, we Companymates have to thank Rudy Biordi and Chan Swallow and their brides for the work and organizational skills they've put forth over the past years. WeU done! We 19th Companymates appreciate all the hard work.

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made efforts to get to La JoUa but who couldn't make it for a variety of reasonsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^James Boone, Madison Formans, Ed Beasley, Kim Kelley, Bud Lucas, and Bob Lauer.

Pat Hannifin retumed from a great trip to Mandarin China on 10 October. The trip had been set up by the Joint Academy Travel Group. Our hosts were Marijo and Skid Heyworth '70. About 50 in the group, mostly service academy couples, with some from other universities. Those from USNA were Phyllis Whittle (Al Whittle '46), Joan and Lee Holmes '52, Jennie and John Hyatt '53, Ted Lyster '64, and Louise and Steve Andres '67. We did all the tourist things: Beijing's Tienanmen Square; cUmbed the Great Wall; flew to Xian to see the terracotta warriors (about 200 B.C.); five days on the Yangtze River to the great new dam and beyond through the Three Gorges to Chongqing; back to Shanghai for three days, and then back to Califomia. The accommodations were outstanding, the tour well organized with great guides in an amazing country!

The group picture is that of a bash at our Sarasota Yacht Club (with spouses of course) celebrating the big Eight-O, 30 October, of Bill Petrat. Others there were Mary Lou Schulz, formerly Mary Lou McLain (Jack, now deceased) and her husband, and avid boatman, Emie.

Homecoming 2003 was not an exti-avaganza this year but it was a very pleasant gathering. There was a heavy-laden tailgate table prior to the football game. Of course ladies were there but the picture here shows the Classmates; Wilson, Kelly, Shaffer, Davidson, Gardiner, Cockrill, Campbell, Taylor, Cosgrove, Findly, Simpson, and Barrett. After the game several couples met for dinner at Paul's, a very nice seafood restaurant, on the South River. The dinner group included most of those here pictured (with ladies of course).

The Kelley's recently enjoyed a Utfle time under way. He tells us: Betty and I just spent the first week of November with a group steamboatin' down the Mississippi from Memphis to New Orleans. Lunches had open seating.

One day, we sat next to Bob Wisner, a garrulous old college math professor who has an abiding affection for the Navy since his World War n days. He was a JO aboard LCS-37 and said I was the first contact aboard the many cmises he has taken to recognize what an LCS was.

I immediately asked him if he knew any of my 15th Companymates who became LCS skippersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Dick McCool, Pete Beierl, Emil Saroch, or Dave Ward.

Since Bob attends the annual LCS reunions, he knows Dick McCool and, as we all do, takes great pride in Dick being awarded the well-deserved Congressional medal of Honor He also knew of Pete. He was very expressive of the collective excellent job that the '45 LCS skippers performed off Okinawa and elsewhere.

So a tip of the old green bowler to Dick, Pete, Emil, and Dave and all the other Classmates who served so ably in the Amphibs during those difficult times.

The recent hurricane caused severe damage around the Academy. The installations that our Class provided were damaged as here depicted. Fred Kelly noted as foUows: Sea Gate: The entrance platform with the four bollards is intact. However, all steps leading up to the street level have been dismpted. Electrical fittings are nonfunctional. The western pedestal indicating the dedication has had its granite facings ripped off. The facing slab with the dedication wordings is broken into a few pieces. The eastem pedestal with the '45 crest indicating '45 is the donor of Sea Gate is intact.

Trident Light: The light per se and its column appear intact. The 12-foot diameter circular base will require work. The bricks in the top layer, apparently uncemented, are piled neatly in several stacks.

The under, cemented layer of bricks has three or four radial cracks extending jaggedly from the center out to the circumference.

Mike Marshal reports diat the Academy Superintendent is aware of this situation and that it will be repaired.

Shipmate, January-February 2004

We can be happy that the Class has a nice operating web site. Visit usna.com/ classes/1945.

Please sent any and all news to Cockrill and Poe, 8107 River Crescent Dr., AnnapoUs, MD 21401; JTCBFC® comcast.net.

Aftermath of Hurricane Isabel

Announcements Our Sixt\' Years After Book is in the final stages of preparation and editing prior to printing. It contains about 600 sea stories, wild tales, historic events, and vignettes by and about our Classmates and friends.

Don't miss it—it is a real winner! Order now at $30 per book, including shipping and handUng. A firm order will be placed with die publisher on 15 January 2004 for the number of paid orders we have at that time. After that, individual copies can only be ordered from the pubUsher at $40 per book. It would be a great help to your editors if you get your book order in early— now would be a good time. UPS distribution of aU books will be made in May 2004 prior to our June reunion.

Our negotiations with the publisher are aimed at the late orders and those who want additional copies after our Class order is placed. The pubUsher thinks he can handle individual late copies at $40 per book, if ordered directly from Copy General.

Stay tuned, we will confirm when this is agreed upon.

The 60th Reunion promises to be a big event. There has been considerable interest, as nearly 150 Classmates and widows of Classmates have indicated they wiU attend.

The hotel is the Sheraton Barcelo, 410266-3131, f: 410-266-6247. Rooms are lunited, so make reservations as soon as possible.

The price is $119 per night, not including taxes. The. preliminary schedule is as foUows: Sunday, 6 June 2004: check in, evening reception.

Monday, 7 June 2004: Company reunions. Each Company plans its activities for the day. (Possible Class dinner that evening.)

Tuesday, 8 June 2004: Visit Naval Academy, with briefing on various Academy functions. Lunch in the Yard.

Evening cocktail party and banquet.

Wednesday, 9 June 2004: Morning activities and farewell luncheon. (Class meeting, memorial service.)

Note: Tentatively, golf, tennis, and saiUng activities can be arranged for those who would like to stay and additional day.

Please notify BiU McCulloch, 528 Fort Williams Pkwy., Alexandria, VA 22304, if you plan to attend.

Shipmate, January-February 2004

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Annual Membership: 9% Life Membership: 59%

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@bellatlantic.net Sec'y: Clete Kennelly 7911 Sleaford PI., Bethesda, MD 20814-4625 h: 301-654-7315; e: budkennelly@aol.com Com Sec'y: CAPT Ed Ellis, USN (Ret.) 5229 Barstow St., San Diego, CA 92117-2202 h: 858-278-8665; f: 858-576-0979 e: thirteen22ed@aol.com Before I go any further, I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year. (Because of the way the deadUnes for this column work, I'm writing to you in early December, so my foregoing remark is not untimely to me.

However, you won't be reading this until late January or early February, next year.) http:usna.com/classes/1946 The foregoing is the Class web site. Try it. You'll like it. It's going to have continuing up-to-date information on the 60th. The man responsible for keeping it up-to-date is our Webmaster, Chuck Hansmann (9). His U.S. mail and email addresses and telephone number are listed in the masthead.

Similarly, the same information is also available in the masthead for the key reunion people, the Chairman Al White (6) and Assistant Chairman Lee Zeni (3).

Defendi Respublican Adolescens, Non Desaram Senex The foregoing is our motto contained in the Class web page. My abiUty to understand it exceeds my memory of one year of high school Latin taken 66 years ago. I asked Chuck Hansmann for translation help. How many others of you need similar help? Now, it's also in the web page and the end of this column.

Homecoming started out well with a great tailgate hosted by Toula and Lee Zeni (3).

The game, Navy-Delaware; not so good.

But the following '46ers enjoyed the tent and food so much that they voted for the host and hostess to repeat next year: Bob Ellis (7), Clete Kennelly (10), Wally Hankins (11), Jim Foust (7), Ed Goloway (3), Hal Hamberg (7), Al White (6), Lee Zeni (3), Chuck Griffiths (6), Carl

Duberg (11), Wick Harlan (17), and Lucky Jordan (16).

The November Greater Washington, DC, area luncheon held again at the Army-Navy Country Club was hosted by Perry Taylor (19). Al White (6), our chairman said that there wasn't much to report on the 60th, other than everything is moving into place with details coming soon. Clete Kennelly (10), our Class secretary, showed a video of David Robinson '87 speaking at the November Forrestal Lecture.

Classmates and guests enjoying the food and video were Ash Ashley (13), Lou and Bob Baylis (3), John Collins (15), Ev and Bob Disc (9), Denis Downey (18), Bea and Carl Duberg (11), SaUy and Wils Engel (4), Kiki and Frank Haak (7), Al Glennon (4), Chuck Hansmann (9) with his guest, Elsie Somers, George Kelly (14), Clete Kennelly (10), Dave Leighton (18), Dick Lyons (15) who we almost lost to West Nile Virus, Bill Massarella (13), Camilla Metzger, widow of Bob Metzger (2), Stu Savage (14), Wes Schmidt (3), Bill Searle (11), Ben Sherman (9), June and Bill Simpson (4), Patsy Skidmore, widow of Ed Skidmore (13), Al White (6), and Gordon Yeo (4).

Lastiy, from the East Coast, the ArmyNavy game affair at Norma and John Dugger's (13) in Bethesda. What news!

Navy 34-Army 6. The hosts served a great chiU with "trimmins," a fabulous frait bowl along with beer, wine, and sodas. The rest of the people brought salads, appetizers, and desserts. As we were munching on the appetizers and downing them with spirits, the Mids didn't show much spirit on the field. But at half time our Classmates settied in for the heavy stuff and so did Navy.

All enjoyed the food, the friendships and the game. The attendees were: BJ and Ash Ashley (13), Mary and Larry Baldwin (15), Ann and John CoUins (15), Ann and Clete Kennelly (10), Betty Koch, widow of Fred Koch (9), Bill Massarella (13), Camille Metzger, widow of Bob Metzger (2), June and BiU Simpson (4), Patsy Skidmore, widow of Ed Skidmore (13), Al White (6), Gordon Yeo (4), and Norma's sisters Frances and Isobel. The winners of our four quarter scores were BG Ashley, Al White, and Camille Metzger, who won two quarters. Unfortunately, the winter snow storm which arrived on Friday kept a number away from this affair.

The following report came from Scotty Parrish (8), the Eighth Company Coordinator: On 3-6 November, Eighth Company Texans hosted a mini-reunion in San Antonio, with Company coordinator, recent widower Scotty Parrish, roommate Chuck Cox, and Barbara Frederick, exspouse of deceased roommate Chuck Coyer, 59

m attendance. A great time was had by all. It was especially appreciated at this time.

Company Commander Chuck Conway and his wife, Dorothy, met Scotty at the Austin Airport, for a tour of the state capitol, museum, and points South, including the LBJ ranch, on the way to San Antonio. Dagwood Bumstead, aided by Tex Corrigan and Willie Morton, scheduled an itinerary that included the Alamo and conducted a tour of the historic family home of deceased Classmate Marshall Steves (20). We were joined by Eighth Company Classmate Chuck Kendrick and Mary Ann from Waco.

The third day was spent in Fredericksburg for tours of the Nimitz and Pacific War museums, hosted by Classmate Chuck Grojean (1). Here, we were joined by another Classmate Danny Maxson (10). The photo below was taken in front of the Nimitz Museum.

Beutler (8), Chic Bowling (8), Jean Chase, widow of Ben Chase (17) and her guest, Nita Piarra, Harriett and Ed Ellis (7), Fran and Bob Gautier (7), Bob Gorton (5), Colette and Jim Irvine (13), Jackie and John Kent (6), Margie Lyon, widow of Harvey Lyon (4), Arlene and Corliss Nugent (2), Bea and George Pavis (18), Jan Thompson, widow of Robert Thompson (19), our hosts, Barbara Anne and Harry Watson (7), Bob Wertheim (7) and his guest, Joan Witt, Bob Welander (1), and our out of towners, Jan and Ted Dibble (18) from Thousand Oaks, and Luke Maples (20) from Santa Ana.

Harriett Ellis, Bob Gorton, and Ted Dibble Ernie Saunders at the helm on the way to work on a warm and refreshing day in the Keys

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L to r: Chuck Cox, Conway Taylor, Dagwood Bumstead, Chuck Grojean, Tex Corrigan, Chuck Kendrick, and Scotty Parrish (in USNA T-shirt)

'46 at the Fredericksburg German restaurant luncheon shows, 1 to r: the Kendricks, Corrigan, the Taylors, Grojean, Parrish, Bumstead, and Lonnie,Tex Corrigan's friend, Barbara Coyer Frederick, and Chuck Cox (the last two ladies mentioned didn't quite make it into the photo)

Scotty also reported that he saw Dellie and Al Bowen (10) in October at a Norfolk reunion of his first ship COFER. Al was a high school classmate of a crew member who had invited them to join him.

Dorothy Saunders, the spouse of Walter Ernest Saunders (12) wonders if her husband is eligible for the Class fronman list.

He's a licensed light tackle charter boat fishing guide in the Florida Keys (Key West) and possibly the oldest one who is still active in the Keys. He'll be 80 on Christmas Day this year. Although, this kind of activity was not envisioned when the fronman category was established, I think Emie is qualified for it. I remember going deep-sea fishing, at least 15 years ago, and returning completely wom out.

Anyone who does it for a living has to be in excellent physical condition. I'm certain that most of us aren't up to it anymore.

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Two new people who have moved into our town are: Margie Lyon, widow of Harvey Lyon (4) and sister of Barbara Ann Watson, our Army-Navy game party hostess and Bob Welander (1). Margie resides at 17716 Rosedown PI., San Diego, CA 92128; 858-613-0468. Bob's address: Remington Club, 16922 Hierba Dr. #257, San Diego, CA 92128; 858-485-6264.

We had a wonderful day in San Diego on Saturday, 6 December. It was bright and sunny, made even more delighful because we didn't have to rash around in the moming to get ready for the game. The 1 p.m.

PST start for the TV broadcast of the ArmyNavy game had all of us drifting along to the Watson's substitute party home at a leisurely pace. (The substitute came about because the Watsons' children decided that Barbara Ann and Harry's new house is too small for such an event and, therefore, their daughter and son-in-law, Helen RobbinsMeyer and Steve Meyer, lent them their home. It was large and lovely and, somewhat similar in size to the Watson's previous house. Steve must have taken the four children away for the aftemoon because we never saw him or the children.) Barbara Ann's traditional chili augmented by numerous pot-luck food items were placed conveniently around on three tables making it possible for everyone to graze during the game. They did and steadily.

We had a relatively small crowd compared to previous years but the real fans congregated in two different rooms which was fortunate because those telling sea stories were able to mingle near the pool where they didn't interfer with the broadcast. Attendees were Nancy and Vince Bacon (11), Gloria Beutier, widow of Albie

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According to Al White (6), the chairman for the 60th, you should have received a questionnaire in early January soliciting your desires and intentions with respect to the 60th. It will also include a request for a modest advance deposit to provide some working capital. Anyone who makes a deposit and, subsequently, cannot attend will have their money refunded. The following additional volunteers are contributing their time and energy to make the 60th a memorable reunion. Andy Anderson (11), our sky pilot, Larry Baldwin (15), Sam Bassett (4), Al Bowen (10), Wils Engel (4), Hal Hamberg (7), Wally Hankins (11), Bud Kennelly (10), and Perry Taylor (19). On the distaff side, Shipmate, January-February 2004

Marilyn Althoff, Pris Foust, Jean Hamberg, Patsy Skidmore, and Toula Zeni also have volunteered. Others will be added to die committee as more detailed activity develops.

A local list of Company representatives is being developed, and at present there are a few vacancies. Currendy, there's nothing for them to do, but a decision will have to be made concerning Company or Battalion parties. There'll be a question on this in the next flyer. (Out of curiosity, I checked to find out how many Companies were represented

by Classmates mentioned herein. I was surprised—every Company was mentioned.)

Whenever, we (Clete and I) address business matters in Shipmate, we wonder how many we are reaching? Although our figures, years ago, indicated that 73% of the Class, including non-graduates, were members of the Alumni Association, we have no data to validate that figure. (Incidently, that's the figure that has appeared for years in the upper right comer of the masthead of this column.) We know that most nongrads, who became Alumni members of the Class upon our graduation (by mle) are not members of the Alumni Association and therefore do not receive Shipmate. In trying to cross-check our address list of graduates against that of the Alumni Association (considered to be the most vaUd), we have found over 100 for whom we have no addresses. This means that we have a large number of Classmates who are lost and aren't getting the word—through Shipmate or, presumably, by other means. (Incidently, it's this number and a few more, who never get around to it, who have not responded to requests for personal biographies from various committees of Classmates who have tried to compile Class Registers.)

Nevertheless, we beUeve its worthwhile to continue promulgating Class business in this Column because it reaches those who are tmly interested.

Don't forget the 60th Reunion, 5-8 May 2005 in AnnapoUs. That's next year.

The Latin motto translates to: "The RepubUc I defended in my youth, I shall not deserf in my old age."

Email addresses for Class officers not Usted in masthead: President Chuck Griffiths (griffc@ beUatiantic.net) Vice President Jim Foust (jameswfoust@ aol.com) Treasurer Wils Engel (wengel@ bellatlantic.net) The Class' 80th birthday party at the Santa Clara Marriott Hotel Resort, 21-23 Febmary 2003. That's right. It's in a couple of weeks. It's hard to believe that half the Class will have reached the august age of 80 by that weekend. Reservation information was mailed on 11 December 2002.

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Carolyn Jennings Baird was celebrated in Saint Paul's Episcopal Church at Chattanooga, TN, on 4 October 2003. See the photo nearby.

Pies: VADM James H. Doyle Jr., USN (Ret) Secy; Chester H. "Chet" Shaddeau Jr. 1972 Scott's Crossing Way, Apt. #002 Annapolis, MD 21401 h: 410-224-5890; f: 410-224-7613 e; stadir@erols.com The Army Game What's not to like about a 34-6 win over the Kaydets, with Candeto and Eckel showing their stuff? Let me admit right now that when your scribe looked at the weather forecast he finked out, and for the first time in 26 years, I missed attending an East Coast Army game! Had to settle for a TV view, with poor imitations of Philly's hot pretzels. Those who did attend, however, tell us that it was tmly miserable in the cold and wind, and by 6 p.m., almost the only ones left in the stadium were the teams, the Corps, and the Brigade!

The San Diego Irregulars, however, did it differently (don't they always, on the Left Coast?) They took over a Mexican restaurant to watch "el juego de futbol". The "aficionados" included Bemie Bandish, Cita and Jim Barry, Anne and Dick Beaubien, Joan and Dick Bivin, Betty Lou and Rupe Brooke, Mary and Bob Howe, Pat and Nick Nicholson, Betty and Bill Nivison, Maggie and Bill Patton, Al Richter (all the way from Tucson!), Billie and Bill Russell, John Van Sickel, Liz and Don Wallace, Gerry and Herb Whyte, Hilda Bridges and Gloria (McNulty) Ortega.

At the home of Kak and Vern Rose in Melboume, FL, they celebrated with pizza and ice cream cones—a batch of happy and noisy Classmates and their mates: Anne and Frank Keith, Mickey and Web Gokey, Ellen and Lou Marckesano, Ginny and Joe Elmer, Bob Stone, Clare Gower and Janet Callaway.

By the time you read this, you'll know how the Bowl turns out—for now, it's just on to Houston!

Wedding Bells We send our warmest congratulations to Classmate Joe Cofer, whose wedding to

CAPT and Mrs. Joseph P. Cofer at their October wedding

The Mail Buoy Ken Volk writes us from Portsmouth, NH: In September I celebrated with a group of friends my 50th year in the practice of law, almost all of it Maritime Law. And I'm still at it, enjoying it. Probably so long as I'm on the right side of the grass, I'll continue, with occasional travel with my wife and some fishing trips thrown in.

Enclosed is a copy of a book review I just wrote. I hope you will find it interesting.

The report, on Out of the Fog; The Sinking of the Andrea Doria was fascinating, and enlivened by the fact that Ken was , as one of his first cases in 1953, assigned as a litigating assistant for the owners of ANDREA DORIA—the Italian Line—and was very close to the case. A lot of interesting reading.

John Cohoon, from Westfield, NJ: "I enclose a photo of Chloe and me with our son John Cohoon '78. The story behind it is as follows: I resigned in 1950, and when I was recalled in 1951 I was ordered to CLAMAGORE (SS-343), having had just two weeks of Sub School and then two weeks of Reserve Training in BERGALL (SS-320) where Mase Wells was my mentor. I subsequently qualified on CLAMAGORE. When one of the former sailors in my radio gang on that boat leamed that my son John is now CO of the King's Bay Submarine Base, he arranged for John to be the dinner speaker at our annual reunion in Charleston, and for me to present him with a gift. This picture was taken after the presentation.. .Johnny

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specialty for and at the Universidad San Francisco in Quito, Ecuador; and has signed on for a year. When she graduated Phi Beta Kappa at Duke, Classmate Jimmy Carter gave the commencement address and urged the new grads to use the skills acquired by working in Third World countries—his daughter Amy had done so, and Jimmy had a grandson in that graduating class at Duke. We don't know how much Carter influenced L to r: CAPT John Cohoon Jr. '78, his mother, Cloe, and proud dad, John Cohoon Cynthia's thinking in this regard!

Classmate Sam Frock, after spinal disk Jack Stevens has a report on road design surgery and a therapy period, has retumed technique from Texas: home to Lighthouse Point FL , and in a "The local 911 Emergency System recent phone call reported himself as people have changed our address. doing fine. Fair winds and following We haven't moved an inch, but our mail seas—Roberto is now delivered to: 290 Ankersa Way S. Final Honors Hunt, TX 78024-3400.

We are grieved to report the deaths of I picked the street name (obviously), and Classmates Stanford Sidney Smith, wanted our house number to be "47" but apparendy the "290" has something to do James Byron Copenhaver Jr. (in August with distance from the main road, and is 2002), Roy Jack Edwards, John Joseph necessary for the emergency responders.

Pavelle Jr., Richard Melvin Gladding, Ankersa Way is a private road that only Robert Berwick Hadden, Stuart Dobbs rans about a half a mile to our house and Kearney, and (in October, 2002) Willard we're the only ones on the road, but they Charles Doe. Obituaries, as available, insisted they label us "S" for "South" in appear in "Last Call." case there ever is a "North"! Ah, me, the We are saddened also to report the passwonders of govemment agencies. ing of Cielo, the wife of Classmate Don All is fine here, and looking forward to McVey; of frene "Mikie" Stone, wife of the January cmise. Yours for '47, Jack Classmate Bob Stone; of Anne, wife of (The other you know whom).

Writing from Newport, RI, Wirt Thayer Bob Lloyd; and of Helyn "Frankie" checks in: Krstich, wife of Walter Krstich. Walt Enclosed is an item from the asked us to note his appreciation of the Providence Journal about our Classmate presence at her memorial service of Tom Hudner. Thought you might be Classmates Patton, Richter, Ruppel, interested.

Russell and Van Sickle.

Also enclosed ia a picture of me when I Our hearts go out to our Classmates and commanded STICKELL (DD-888). Can't their families, and join in their sorrow. remember if I sent a photo several years Our Man In Flint Hill ago when I updated my biography.

The following quote from the New York I am still recovering from the openDaily News pretty well tells the story of heart surgery of a year ago, plus a stroke '47's most recent newsmaker: that affected my left side. I can now swal"Media madness has descended on the low properly, drive a car, walk, etc., and I peaceful Virginia countryside in the afterbowl and play tennis. math of Lowdown's titillating report on I am thinking about selling my house 'The Men of Rappahannock County," a here in Newport and entering an indewall calendar featuring photos of starkpendent living home in nearby naked residents of the mral redoubt.

Middletown, RI. Several friends of mine On Wednesday, the day the item ran. live there, including CAPT Brown Regis Philbin started off "Live with Regis Taylor '34. Regards, Wirt and Kelly" by holding up the Daily Roberto Leon, from southeast Florida: News' reprinted photo of the "Lunch The hot rainy season, with 42 inches of Bunch," a group of geezers who meet regdownpour, has terminated, southeast ularly to chew the fat. Philbin got laughs Horida reverts to more temperate climate, by ordering a closeup of 81-year-old and the snowbirds are returning. I just Rappahannock County man Walter talked with Bob O'Shea, and he expects Day—who stole the show on ABC's to be back after Thanksgiving. We held a "Good Morning America" Thursday Founders' Day Reunion of the Fort when he and his fellow Lunch Bunchers Lauderdale Chapter of the Alumni (all bravely unadorned, but tastefully Association on 23 October, and we are obstructed) appeared live from the Griffin making arrangements for an Army-Navy Tavern in Flint Hill, VA." game party, with appropriate songs to Not wanting to foment a bobby-soxer or liven things up when Navy wins! teeny-bopper riot, we hesitate to reprint the Our granddaughter Cynthia recently photo, but your scribe did visit with the received her Doctorate in Clinical Lunch Bunch in Flint Hill, had a great Psychology and has received an offer to Smithfield ham sandwich at the Griffin develop a Doctoral program in her 62

Tavem, bought a calendar (autographed by our Walt), and was assured that it is making money for a good cause—the funding of a new mbberized mnning track for the local high school!

Anecdote Alley He was referring to a story by Sam Pillar to which I referred in a phone conversation when Ted Davis wrote us: I can't figure whether Sam's story proves that all Pork Choppers should be land-based, or if he is even referring to the same incident. But anyway I grew up with George "GG" Strott, and I was in Tsingtao with ANTIETAM when GG arrived on a transport as a Supply Corps Ensign.

Namrally, I met him as he disembarked, and naturally, we went out to dinner and naturally we had a few Toddies. GG's new home and duty station was a stores barge alongside a pier in the harbor. The rest of the story, as told by GG, had him tripping and falling off the gangplank into some very putrid Tsingtao harbor water.

He may or may not have salvaged his cap, but did manage to successfully reattack his new home in search of disinfectant.

He may even have gargled with gasoline!

I saw him several times after that and we agreed that he did not rate the Purple Heart!

Sorry he isn't here to defend himself He probably was just trying to find something or someone to salute as he retumed to his ship! Those were the Goode Olde Days!

My^ici) Lnsign—Aboard Los ANGELES (CA-135) at Tsingtao, November of 1946. Identified in Quick Takes—but try to guess!

As long as we already find ourselves in Tsingtao (an enormous percentage of '47 seems to have spent some portions of 1946 and 1947 there!) we may as well here identify The Mystery Ensign in the photo. John Johnston had sent in an updated bio and photo, and took the opportunity to pass

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along tills snapshot which he made of his roonmiate on board Los ANGELES (CA-135) in November of 1946. It shows Peter Peter Cummins in an appropriately ratey pose, arm draped over Ufeline, surveying the Universe witii all the worldly assurance of five months' service! Yup. Those were the good old days!

On The Road Again Bob O'Shea recalls a trip from a while back: Dorothea and I traveled from Miami to L.A. for the 55th Reunion in 2001 aboard MS CARNIVAL SPIRIT. It was the ship's maiden voyage and she was registered in Panama, so as we approached the Canal, President Moscoso of Panama came aboard for a ceremonial flag raising.

President Mireya Moscoso is a very attractive woman, and after the ceremony I greeted her in Spanish and she came over to where we were standing for a chat. Her opening remark was "The ship is very beautiful". To which Dorothea replied "Y Usted tambien". Since the conversation was all in Spanish, Dorothea is very proud she was able to join in with "And so are you." She says it's the only Spanish she knows. (Not true!)

Eventually I broke out my camera and started to take a picture of Dorothea with La Presidenta, when one of her security people took the camera and said to me, "You get in the picture and I'll get a shot of all three of you." As he was a Secret Service agent and member of the Presidential detail, I assumed his aim would be pretty good. As you can see from the picture, I was wrong!

before dedicating the football playing field in his honor. I had the great good luck there to run into Jean Sitz, widow of our Classmate Ray Sitz.

She had somehow dropped off the radar screen of the local Class organization, and we are happy to welcome her back onto the "Regulars" list!. . . Proud papa Jack Townes has made no big noise about it, but you should know—son John W. Townes III '72 has been promoted to Vice Admiral, and is now double-hatted as Commander of the Naval Personnel Command and as Deputy Chief of Naval Personnel... The Headshed took advantage of his presence in town for the weekend and dragged Tom Hudner topside in Bancroft Hall—fourth deck, fourth wing—where the Superintendent and a small number of Classmates applauded at the surprise ceremony at which he unveiled the plaque at the newly-dedicated Tom Hudner Room. Occupied at the moment by three Plebes, the room is one of those throughout Bancroft dedicated to USNA graduates who have received the Medal of Honor. . . It's been a great time for visitors here in Crabtown, in spite of Hurricane Isabel and the cleanup afterwards. Jackie and Hugh Minor, in town to board a Chesapeake sailing cmise, took a day off to have lunch with me at my favorite Greek place, then toured the Academy Yard and the newly remodeled Stadium (see photo nearby).

Hugh and Jackie Minor, during their October day in Annapolis, stand beside one of the two newly-refurbished Class of '47 Memorial plaques installed on the new Memorial Plaza of the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium

The aim is a little off, but 1 to r: Dorothea O'Shea, President Mireya Moscoso of Panama, and Bob O'Shea smile for the camera

Quick Takes If you ever have the chance to be here and see the Annual Hallowe'en Concert in the USNA Chapel—seize that opportunity! It's a rousing, fun-filled, musically satisfying and very professionally mounted production by the Combined Musical Clubs—absolutely great!...The Superintendent invited all '47 Classmates, wives, and widows in the four-state area around Annapolis to attend the Brigade P-rade the other day, and watch from seats in the Supe's pavilion while they honored Jack Stephens on the day Shipmate, January-February 2004

Wasn't SO lucky when Betty and Bruce Oliver were here. He called me at home, but we couldn't make connections—so he just took the opportunity to check on the status of his long-lost umbrella, which I've been "holding in trust" since the 50th Reunion! One of these days we'll make it. (It's a great umbrella, and still in good shape.) Then W.D. "Bill" Murphy and his wife Lou Ella pulled into town from Paris, TX, and we had a great confab at an O Club lunch while hoisting a coduple, then viewed the Yard. . . All of the above leads me to repeat to all of you that if you are going to be in Annapolis, your scribe would always greatly enjoy a phone call, and since I am now a bachelor, my schedule will almost always give us a chance to get together.

Contact data appears in the masthead of this column...Since we registered a gmmble in the last issue about uncertainty over the future plans for Shipmate, it seems only right that we should

ungmmble, now that it's setded. There still seems no good reason for the past indecision, but the readership has spoken, and the leadership has heard: the publication schedule of ten issues annually will continue—and so will almost everything else about the magazine. On that note, your scribe will retire to his snowbound lair to await the warmth of Spring. Don't forget to write! —CHS

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Sec'y; CDR Sumner K. Moore, USN (Ret) 308 Mansion Dn, Alexandria, VA 22302 p; 703-549-8739; e: Sk48moore@aol.com Here we go with another double issue, having just experienced the November issue morphing into the NovemberDecember issue. This process achieves the eight issues per year, vice ten. The Alumni Association now states that as of July 2004 they will return to ten with a number of undisclosed changes in format which they promise we will like. But first, I acknowledge the great Army game and look forward to the Houston Bowl.

Attempting to take advantage of some 290 Classmate email addresses we now hold, which Dick Scott (rscott57@ edurostream.com) tries to keep current, I sent out an informative update message after the 19 November Class Presidents meeting, only to have 43 of the 290 bounce.

When you change your email address, please let me and Dick Scott know. I provided a capsule of the meeting, and since then I attended the Alumni Trastees meeting on 5 December. The Trastees rejected an application for Chapter status of a group referring to itself as the "Out" Chapter, a group of openly homosexual graduates, as the group did not fit tiie bylaw requirements for Chapters and did not fit the missions of the Academy and the Association.

With the new year, the Class is again locked into the Annual Giving Program for non-restricted funds, and you can expect to start receiving letters, and phone calls. The Class having just given over $2 million in 2003, you may wish to rest on your oars, but the effort will continue.

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You will recall that the 24th Company decided to dedicate their wardroom in honor of Merrill Norton, Marine, Silver Star for action in Korea, and 24th Company officer during 1953-54. Merrill passed on in April last year. Charlie Held, who is our 24th Company grandpa, reports that the official dedication ceremony to be attended

by Merrill's son, M.L. Norton '78, and family was flooded out by Storm Isabel.

M.L. was on hand for his Class's 25th Reunion. With the Yard closed, a meeting was arranged out in town with Company reps and the Nortons at which replicas of the Norton picture and citation now displayed in the Wardroom were presented, and the Merrill Norton Memorial Wardroom was thus dedicated. Charlie Held goes on: The 24th Company Mids have taken great pride in the Wardroom, its appearance, and furnishings. The Mids painted the space, had oak chair rails and baseboards installed and stained, and a new surround sound system installed. They installed shelves and bike racks in the storage closets, and a they painted a large "48" on the center column in the Wardroom. There are some photos lifted from a '48 Lucky Bagframedon one wall.

MIDN Charles Cooper '04, MIDN Joe South '04, and MIDN Andrew Coxe '04 led the effort to create a warm, comfortable, and attractive Wardroom which is destined to be, no doubt, the Cadillac of Company Wardrooms.

Classmates who would like to visit the Wardroom can call the Company Officer, LT Mike HoUenbach at 410-293-7524.

It seems that '48s are tuming author in thefr retirement, which is great, and some are actuaUy publishing. In earlier columns I have alerted you to current publishing by Paul Corrigan and Jack LeDoux. Paul's novel. Last of the Aerial Gunfighters, is in print, and on sale, and Jack's autobiographical effort LeDoux Vie, or The Sweet Life of John C. LeDoux, is also in print. I have both. Meanwhile, Jim Welsh is working on an autobiographical reminiscence from his home in France, and all three recommend we put our lives in print before it is too late.

Paul has printed 1,500 copies and sold 1,000 to the distributor for the military exchanges. He plans to make copies available to Classmates himself, although you may find one in a PX or Barnes & Noble.

He plans a maiUng soon to all hands on how to order one. It is paperback, a good read, and has real flavor of young naval aviators of our era. Jack's book has been reviewed around by publishers and critics who look at such books, and it has been very well received. If you would like one, he will provide at reasonable cost. It is very well done.

Write Jack at 710 Knob Hill Dr., Blacksburg, VA 24060.

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Incidentally, in response to my email concerning the application for Chapter status of the gay Alumni group. Jack wrote: Very interesting, the bit about the gay Chapter. Have we really fallen that low?

You may not know it, but Ted Koppel had me on his "Nightiine" program last year due to the Roanoke Times articles on me and one of my columns on the gay lifestyle. My main objection to the whole subject is the lack of complete honesty about the health impact of that lifestyle.

My son is either dying or dead from one of their associated diseases, so I cannot support the concept of a gay Chapter.

Most of us are well into the unloading stage of our lives, or at least have thought about itâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;all that paper stuffed or filed in boxes, drawers, computers, and in my case, in two houses. Then of course, are the "things" which require decisions, easy to make if you were the least bit objective, but actually devilishly difficult. Sample. Mac Matthew from Charleston, SC, sent me a packet containing Company photos, graduation programs, tickets, farewell ball programs, and offered Lucky Bags, Reef Points, and more. With his permission, fascinating as it is, I will pass most of it out the door, unless I can find something that might fit the column. I am not the Class archivist. I am having enough problems with my own.

Anything of trae interest for the column, feel free to unload my way, but otherwise save the postage.

The November Class luncheon was held in Annapolis as a result of extteme pressure of Classmates in that area, who don't see why they should drive to the Army-Navy Country Club all the time. So, 14 November, all hands made the effort to get to CarroUs Creek Restaurant in Eastport across Spa Creek from USNA, and were joined by the Navy basketball coach and his wife. The coach spoke to the group about team prospects with the season starting in a couple of days. He says they are fine. The restaurant provided a nice view of the east end of the Academy and lots of boats, but was a Utile less spacious than the Country Club. Food and drink were good and plentiful and we gathered 58 Classmates and wives, of which 20 were from Annapolis.

On hand with wives were Holstein, Sprince, O'Connor, Carlquist, Tony Duncan, Barnes, Bass, Reed, Hanlon, Carrath, SK Moore, Prichard, Stacy, Heid, Bartow, Corley, Cab Davis, Knock, Reams, Holland, Conable, O'Reilly, and RC Smith.

Singles were Graham, O'Keefe, Clithero, Ghormley, Andrus, Harkins, Borlaug, Welch, Flood, Clay, Beggs, and Diana Keenan, Joan Abel, and Carolyn Rardin.

The Alumni Foundation used to be the gang who gathered the money and moxie to send deserving candidates to prep school

for a year to boost their chance to get in and succeed once there, while providing hope that a few of them would prove to be great athletes. That group still exists under the new Foundation as a subset for Athletic and Scholarship programs. RADM Tom Lynch '64, former Supe, is current chairman, and the board includes a group of '48 former jocks and supporters, most of whom have been in that game many years. The Class sponsors a scholarship in our name, established many years ago, and we get an annual report from the Foundation which tells us if we currently have a scholar and who it may be. This year's report introduces us to Ryan S. Seligman '07, whom we sponsored to attend Marion Military Institute (Alabama) last year, and who is currentiy a Plebe in the 25th Company. He is from Tampa, went to high school there, lettered in swimming, was dmm captain of the band, and did NJROTC. We wish him well, and hope that he will communicate with us.

I think that last year we actuaUy had a letter of thanks from our then scholar.

You may remember Classmate John Glen Wick, who roomed with Jack LeDoux, and was an extraordinarily fine gentleman. He was an aviator and was lost at sea as commander of a PBM, north of Puerto Rico, 22 March 1953. No tiace of the plane or its crew was ever found. Now, 50 years later, as part of a relatively new program for veterans whose bodies were never recovered, a headstone was placed in Arlington Cemetery by the Veterans Administration, on a hillside in the south end of the cemetery. John's widow, Ann Wick Locher, and their son and daughter, who were toddlers when John was lost, arranged a proper full honors funeral service followed by a buffet reception at the Army-Navy Country Club. Some 70 friends and relatives were present on a beautiful day and took part in a very moving ceremony, and gracious luncheon. John had attended St. Albans School in Washington before entering the Class of '47. He tumed back into '48 and graduated in 1947. Coming from St. Albans into '48 also were Bill Chandler, Bob Chew, Len Mulbry, and Sumner Moore. Jack LeDoux was unable to attend, but Eddie Welch, who knew John, joined me in the celebration.

Here is a sad note. Dave Hurt's wife, Dee, passed away on 2 December at home in Winter Springs, FL, with Dave and theu" oldest son, David, at her bedside. She ended her long battle with cancer and diabetes with a peaceful smile. On 6 December a memorial mass was held in Winter Springs.

Her remains will be interred in Arlington Cemetery on 20 December after a memorial mass at St. Charles Boormeo Catiiolic Shipmate, January-February 2004

Church in the city of Arlington, VA. I spoke with David, the son, who lives in the Washington area, and he told me tiiat Dave plans to relocate to die Washington area where he will be close to his four sons and their families.

Classmate Philip L. Collins died on 9 November at home in College Park, MD, of a heart attack. He was a Washingtonian, and went to Wilson High School before entering the Academy. He retired as a commander having served in destioyers and instructed at the Academy. He was President Eisenhower's social aide. He retired in 1959 and joined the National Security Agency at Fort Meade, north of Washington where he worked until 1985.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret, to whom he was married 45 years, and two sons, Andrew of College Park, and PhiUp of Gaithersburg. Phil was in the Fifth Company and was carried on the Washington area roster, but did not generally join in Class functions. I spoke with Margaret, and expressed the condolences of the Class, in which I am sure all hands join.

WeU the Army game never escapes the Austin, TX, Classmates, although they don't show up at the game. Over a number of years, a tight group, at least they end up that way, gathers at someone's home and boosts the team mightily. This year, Lydia and Stan Gamer in San Marcos were hosts to Mary and Scorchy Smith, Lulu and Bill Pierson, and Bucky and Newt Key, plus a bunch of non-'48 rooters from younger Classes. Other '48 regulars who were indisposed this year are Cramps, Alts, Conroys, and Dick Wheeler. Anyhow, even with reduced numbers they got the job done.

WeU, Homecoming came and went this year with a fine dinner dance at the Boat House, thanks to aU those local toilers who pull these things together, especially Dudley Holstein, who captures the Boat House for us, and Bill Barnes who generally plugs in the band. Ben Reams manages the communications in his seemingly effortless way. Acmally, it is always a harrowing job keeping straight who is, was, may, and does come. Reports are that it was a relatively small but outstandingly fine party, and we aU should have been there.

Next year?

I am somewhat more disorganized than usual with this effort, to which I attribute the eight issue schedule, which has me out of synch. Keep the emails and letters coming. Downloaded photos seem to be coming easier and I can pass them dfrectly to Shipmate after I delouse them here. I do like hardcopy photos, I must say.

Meanwhile, get out there and write a book.

I might even get to my memoirs one of these days. Angus McDonald reminded Shipmate, January-February 2004

me recentiy that a lot of us are good writers, and we might follow Jack LeDoux's example, or at least pop off an editorial or a piece for the Naval Institute Proceedings. Jack sent a copy of his book to the Supe, VADM Rodney Rempt '66, who was delighted with it, and gave him high marks.

Homecoming: Dotty and Dan Shockey and Patty Duncan Lunch: the O'Connors' and the Bass' fa. A..â&#x20AC;&#x201D;

Hank and Jean Corley

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LT HoUenbach, MIDN Colgary, Martin, Machniak, South, and Cooper, CSGT Kob. 24th Company

MIDN Bailey OPS Officer, Tyler Platon CDR, Koo Squad LCDR, Korean Exchange MIDN

Carol and Frank Knock and Betty Carruth

Army game Texas: Stan and Lydia Gamer, Scorchy and Mary Smith, and Bill and Lulu Pierson Lunch: Barnes and RC Smith

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Pres; John F. Barrow Sec'y; RADM Ralph Ghormley, USN (Ret) PO. Box 10262, McLean, VA 22102-8262 p; 703-351-0964; f; 703-351-5864; e; rmghormley@msn.com Washington-Annapolis The Washington-Annapolis group met at the Army-Navy Club on the second Tuesday of October. Attending were John Barrow, Bart Bartholomew, Jack Benoit, Ken Carr, Bob Coontz, Bob Eustace, Ralph Ghormley, Fred Grabowsky, Bill Guthrie, Charlie Haskell, Walt Helbig, C.M.C. Jones Jr., Andy Nelson, Gene Reiher, Paul Riegert, John Sieck, Bob Smith, Slim Somerville, Pete Swanson, Jack Vice, and Barkley Wood. The following attended the November lunch John Alvis, John Barrow, Bart Bartholomew, Ace Boughton, Ken Carr, John Draim, Bob Eustace, Ralph Ghormley, Fred Grabowsky, Bill Guthrie, CharUe Haskell, C.M.C. Jones Jr., Graham Leonard, Mort Neely, Gene Reiher, Paul Riegert, Taylor Rigsbee, Cal Roberts, Pete Swanson, Warren Vosseler, Richard Wolford, and Barkley Wood.

Thanks to our resident member and host.

Jack Benoit, Christmas came early with a luncheon at the Army-Navy Country Club on 9 December 2003. The following attended Lois and John Alvis, Jackie and Bart Bartholomew, Maureen and Bill Bennett, Rosemarie and Jack Bennett, Betty and Bill Callaghan, Charlotte and Luke Capone, Molly and Ken Carr, Rick Claytor, Dianne and Warrington Cobb, Patsy and Bob Coontz, Ella and Chet Davis, Pat and John Draim, Priscilla and Bob Eustace, Ralph Ghormley, Bill Goewey, DomeU Kilcline and her daughter, Mary KilcUne Novak, Steve Krause, Helen and John Metcalf, Adaline and Mort Neely, Liz and Andy Nelson, Gene Reiher, Mimi and Paul Riegert, Eileen and Cal Roberts, Joan and Gene Shine, Mary and Gerry Smith, Elinor and Al Thomson, Ursula and Warren Vosseler, Helen and Richard Wolford, and Peggy and Barkley Wood.

Tidewater Tom Parsons writes: The weather was dismal but our July meeting at Uncle Louie's was its usual cheerful self. Harry Train, Archer King, Arch Roos, Jack Magee, Malcolm Thiele, Don Trueblood, Bill Hamilton, and I were joined by Mac Adams and a Company mate of Roos' at the trade school. Mac was asked if Arch had been academically carried by his Company Classmates. He diplomatically declined to respond. Then in August we 66

shifted locations to the Norfolk Yacht Club. Jerry Jones and Red Tolhert, our Northern Neck Members, joined Archer King, Walt Schriefer, Malcolm Thiele, Don Dahlman, Jack Magee, Bill Dotson, Don Trueblood, Marvin Frazee, Ed Dennis, and me for a great luncheon with a magnificent view. Thanks to Malcolm for setting it up. The Northern Neck guys kept us entertained. Red with a story of his last liberty before being sworn in as a Midshipman, and Jerry with a tale of NAPS South at Camp Peary and the Marines dislike of academics. I'll close with the hope that by the time this is published Navy will have won five football games. {Sec'y note: the Shipmate schedule change helped.)

On 18 September, Hurricane Isabel passed through Hampton Roads. The effects will be felt for years. Those of you who were present at the 50th Reunion party at Arch and Joanne Roos' house on the York River will be saddened to leam that only the big house, where Arch and Joanne live, remains. Arch tells me that while sifting through the debris of his daughter's house, they discovered an American flag and a Forth Nine flag. The clan gathered at the flagpole and recited the "Pledge of Allegiance" while hoisting the colors and then ran up the '49 flag. Indomitable spirit. Isabel has been compared to Hazel which struck the Naval Academy in the fall of 1954.1 had the duty in Bancroft Hall that day.

Academics had been secured and the Midshipmen were everywhere doing what they could to help. Yawls broke loose and were pounding the dock at the Maine mainmast. Then we were informed that the Reina Mercedes had also broken loose and was heading up the Severn. The story goes that the Captain reacted smartly and ordered "drop the anchor." A minute or so later, word came back to the Captain "What anchor." But the old Severn River bridge, which was only a few feet above the water, acted as a buffer and the Reina Mercedes was saved.

Hampton Roads '49ers, with ladies, gathered at the local country club for our September meeting. Here is the picture.

In October, we were honored by a visit from Pat and Jim Linder, who were here for a reunion of FORRESTAL (CVA-59).

They joined Don and Cecile Trueblood, Jack and Nancy Magee, Arch Roos, Carlos McCullough, Don Dahlman, Strib Snodgrass, and me for lunch.

Finally, I enclose a picture not seen for about 11 years, the Air Force team honoring Navy's victory. Among '49ers attending the game were Charlie and Bob McElroy from Kiawah, SC. To order your Class, Chapter or Parent Club specific merchandise, visit our web site at usna.com and _ . click on the icon ttiat reads Alumni Store 'â&#x20AC;˘%*^'' Or, contact Debbie Cohen, merchandising manager at 410-263-4448 ext 136.

L to r: Jerry Jones, Bill Dotson, Sue Jones (partially hidden), Cecile Trueblood, Don Trueblood, Barbara Hamilton, Boo Thiele, Malcolm Thiele, Kay Dotson, Bill Hamilton, Bob Fellowes, Janie Fellowes, Margaret Dahlman, Don Dahlman, Tom Parsons, Ruth Schriefer, Jack Magee, Walt Schriefer, Fran Huenerberg, Alyce Parsons Wanda Frazee, Marvin Frazee, and Jack Huenerberg

Charlie and Bob McElroy

Correspondence This came in via several Classmates, and it is the best written report of Isabel that I have seen. I don't know the author (evidendy not a present or past Midshipman) but "WeU Done!"

First day back to work and it was quite an experience. The first thing I noticed was this overwhelming dead fish smell coming from Dahlgren. There was about an inch of standing sea water in the ice rink that had not yet been cleaned up.

Pee-ewwwwww! It made getting to the second deck a quick walk!

We had power in our office and everything worked as expected. It was not until the Supe's call this aftemoon that I realized the extent of the damage. And it is massive. I was impressed that the Supe had clear priorities: No. 1; To provide a healthy and safe environment. That meant making sure the water was clean and the septic system worked properly. It also meant making sure that King Hall was back up ASAP (and it is today) and Bancroft is powered up with hot water (four of six wings are).

No. 2: Get the classrooms restored and continue the learning process within current constraints.

I was in awe of the damage assessment.

They had expected and prepared for high winds and minimal storm surge and got minimal winds and 8-10 feet surges. This tmly was the "storm of the century" for Shipmate, January-February 2004

diis area. At no other time in USNA history did a single event create such damage.

Some buildings had up to two feet of flooding. Everything will have to be replaced in the affected areas—carpet, drywall, chairs, equipment, books (to name a few). The water was foul and just about nothing in the flooded areas can be cleaned and salvaged.

Two of the buildings are seciu-ed until further notice for health/safety issues. The chem labs are all but destroyed by water damage. Ditto some of the engineering labs, swimming pools, and (most devastating) the boiler, powerplant, and electrical circuits. All of the academic buildings (including Bancroft Hall) are on generator power. A/C in all buildings is out of the question until this Spring. They are now working to make sure there will be heat by the time the cold weather sets in.

With some luck, they are hoping to get at least the upper floors of the flooded buildings back in operation soonest—but must proceed with caution and make sure the ventilation system works, the power is on, and the building is safe.

This will not be an easy or quick recovery. Half of the classrooms are secured.

That means Midshipmen are having classes in ward rooms, conference rooms, lecttire halls, and in about every nook and cranny that they can find. Faculty and staff are being creative trying to find places that are as conducive to the learning environment as possible.

Unfortunately, with the loss of the labs, there is also the loss of invaluable (and maybe irreplaceable) research. First priority is to find ways to allow the First Class to complete on time, with particular emphasis on senior projects and Trident Scholars. AU kinds of scenarios are being discussed and I am certain they will find a workable solution soon.

The Midshipmen are taking it all in stride. Uniform of the day was white works (they look like pajamas to me).

Faculty/staff dress code is "casual and comfortable" until fiirther notice. I think folks are taking the "gotta do what we gotta do" attitude and making it work in spite of the obstacles. It is invigorating to be associated with such professionals— from the cleaning crews to the senior administrators, all understand and are committed to the mission of the Academy.

"We shall overcome."

Fred Baur sent: A fiill cutter crew joined me in putting together holiday gifts for Classmate Bill Finlay, who is in a healthcare facility in Wilmington, NC. He has been paralyzed by a heart attack/stroke and is now suffering from Parkinson's. This all came about from the initiative of an Army-type volunteer who has taken Bill under his wing.

A side beneficiary was the online Naval Academy store which supplied various clothing items in blue and gold with appropriate logos. For Bill I extend Shiprrmte, January-February 2004

thanks and BZ to Bill Bacchus, Ernest Brown, Dempsey Butler, Bill Guthrie, Bill King, Charlie Kretschmer, Pat O'Keefe, John Ostlund, Pete Swanson, John Vice, Ralph Wilson, Bob Lawler, and Ed Zimmerman.

It isn't often that we get a chance to correct an omission, but Jim McVoy sent the following update on Tex Lauderdale's exttaordinary contributions to the nation.

(This is a classic example of "if you don't tell me about it, I can't include it," and will be included in the next upgrade of Gene Shine's Class history originally written for the 50th Reunion.)

Lloyd K. Lauderdale served in the Navy for five years before resigning to enter Johns Hopkins University, where he took a master's degree and a doctorate in engineering. He then joined the CIA, where he served as the deputy director for science and technology before entering industry as technical director of LTV. He then became chairman and president of advanced technology center and finally vice president, research and engineering, e-systems. During the period he was a member of the president's scientific advisory committee. While serving in the CIA he was awarded the Intelligence Medal of Merit; in 1997 he was one of 50 individuals honored with the CIA Trailblazer Award. These 50 individuals were recognized on the 50th anniversary of the CIA for having; ...distinguished themselves as leaders in anyfield,at any grade level and at any point in the Agency's history, made a significant difference and/or had a strong impact in furthering the Agency's mission, set an example for others, cleared a path for others to follow, either by innovating or by developing others in the context of the Agency's mission.

His citation said: Dr. Lauderdale developed an innovative solution to one of the Intelligence Community's most critical technical collection problems. His proposal, risky and one of the most ambitious space initiatives the CIA had undertaken, was successful beyond the most optimistic expectations. It greatly enhanced the nation's national technical means and remains today as a vital part of our national intelligence capability.

On the occasion of National Reconnaissance Office's 40th Anniversary on 27 September 2000, Tex was postiiumously awarded the "NRO Pioneers of National Reconnaissance" award, which honored the 46 Pioneers who made significant and lasting contributions to the discipUne of national reconnaissance.

Paul Laric writes: New York area '49ers had another riproaring lunch on 2 October at the Williams Club, thanks to Don Lister, who sent out the notices and Richard Glickman, who saw to the reservations, menus, and

finances. Highlight of the luncheon were the sea stories which all of us took our turns telling—just like Plebe Year.

L to r: Bill Wynne, Ric Taylor, David Sprague, Ted Annenberg, Tom Seelye, Don Lister, Jack English, Elliott Schuman, Richard Glickman, Paul Laric, and Fred Horan

L to r: Lou Serrille explaining to Ted Annenberg why he was too late for the group photo

John McEneamey wrote: This is my first venture into writing for Shipmate, prompted by the article titled "Arleigh Burke, Sailor," appearing in the October issue.

In August 1964, I visited my parents who resided in Trinidad, WI, where I grew up. Dad was recovering from surgery in the Hotel Tuscany in New York City. His friend, Augustus "Gus" Long '27, who I had met previously, was chairman of the board of the Texaco Corporation at the time, and Texaco maintained a number of suites at the Tuscany for the use of visiting board members. Mr. Long insisted that I meet someone who he was sure I knew personally—I was a commander in the Navy, after all,—^but he would identify him only as a Texaco board member. We went to the board member's suite, and the introduction went like this; "Arleigh, I want you to meet the son of a good friend of mine from Trinidad. He, too, is a Navy man, who I'm sure you know; Commander John McEnearney." That was my introduction to a Navy legend, whose wartime exploits and heroism I had long admired. We spent the next 20 minutes chatting about life in the Navy— in his time and mine, then they were off to a board meeting. Considering how gracious the Admiral had been to me, we could have been Classmates. Most "legends" are like that, I've discovered; gracious and modest about themselves.

We have received a request for any pertinent sea stories that the new Superintendent can share with members of the Brigade, parents. Alumni, friends, etc., when he speaks.

Even though today's Midshipmen and their families wiU think of us just as we tiiought of the pre-Spanish American War classes (doesn't that make you feel chipper?), if you

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have a sea story that provides humor or a lesson (in our case almost timeless), send it on to seastories@usna.com.

On 19 November 2003, the American Asttonautical Society honored John Draim at its annual meeting and banquet in Houston, TX. John was presented the 2003 AAS Randolph Lovelace IT Award for "significant contributions to space science and technology." Specifically, the AAS recognized his contributions in the design, optimization, and conttol of elliptical orbit satellite constellations. The AAS also honored Buzz Aldrin, NASA Astronaut, who received the JFK Astronautics Award for promoting the Nation's Space Programs.

Also honored at this event were Sally Ride who received the AAS Space Right Award, as well as tiie crew of COLUMBIA who received the AAS Flight Achievement Award (posthumously). John's wife, Pat, his daughter, JuUe Rogers, and two grandchildren. Will and Laura Rogers, were present at the AAS Awards Banquet. John has been active in space R&D since 1960, when he established the space research division at the Naval Missile Center, Point Mugu.

There, he originated and managed the Navy's HYDRA Program, for developing floating launch rockets for military and space appUcations. After retiring from the Navy, he has continued to stay busy writing technical papers and obtaining numerous patents on elliptical orbit constellations, water launch, rocket propulsion, and other space inventions.

Navy has accepted an invitation to play in the EVl.net Houston Bowl against an opponent yet to be determined from the Big 12. The game will be played on 30 December at ReUant Stadium in Houston and televised by ESPN. For tickets call 800-US4-Navy.

Paul Laric asked about Army-Navy game sites and was advised that they are scheduled through 2009—Philadelphia gets aU but 2007; Baltimore gets 2007.

Losses John Fishburn advises that Reg Machell's wife, Nancy, wrote that he died on 17 July 2003 from a massive stroke due to leukemia. Nancy can be reached at 22873 Mersey Ct., Porter, TX 77365.

Tom Woods '48 wrote that our Classmate, John Frederick Burke died after fighting abdominal cancer for over six years. His widow, Nancy, can be reached at 10012 S. Silver Maple Cir., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126.

Joseph H. Logomasini died amongst family members on 5 August 2003. His widow, Renee, can be reached at 6622 Green Gables Ave., San Diego, CA 92119.

Thomas J. Piazza died on 29 October 2003. His widow, Mrs. Stana E. Piazza, can 68

be reached at 1140 Revere Point Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23455. He was buried with full military honors at Arlington Cemetery on Friday, 5 December 2003.

John Lycurgus Greene died of cancer at 7:30 a.m. on 15 October 2003. His vwdow, Susie, can be reached at 228-875-8336 or 409 Ruskin Ave., Ocean Springs, MS. A memorial has been estabUshed to die Walter Anderson Museum of Art at Ocean Springs, where John and Susie gave a lot of tiiefr time.

The Alumni Association passed on an obit for Wilbur Harry Sample, who died on 9 November 2003, at age 79. WUl eamed a graduate degree at MIT in 1954 and was an engineer in the Navy for 25 years. He lived in the Pacific Northwest, including Beaverton and Lake Oswego. His widow, JoAnn, can be reached at 651 SE Bayshore Dr. #D101, Oak Harbor, WA 98277.

The Alunmi Association received the following obituary, dated 20 June 2000. It is not in our records, so I pass it on: James Ross Haughey, a resident of Merced for 32 years, died Friday in a Merced hospital. He was 72-years-old.

Mr. Haughey was bom on 9 November 1927 in Brooklyn, NY. He graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School in 1944 and served in the U.S. Navy, graduating from Annapolis Naval Academy in 1949. He later served in the Air Force diuing the Korean War. He was a 1961 graduate from Boaldt Hall University of Califomia, Berkeley. He practiced law in San Francisco from 1961 to 1968 before moving to Merced, where he practiced law until retiring in 1998.

Gene Rakes, 2170 Norwood St., Eugene, OR 97401 wrote: With great sadness I report the loss of my beloved wife of 54 years. She died on Wednesday, 8 October 2003, of a brain hemorrhage though she had suffered for about two months of causes related to the heart and lungs. The funeral-memorial service was held in Eugene, OR, with many friends attending from both the American and Hispanic community. She is survived by her husband. Gene Rakes, and daughter Carmen Stevens, both of Eugene, OR. Don Gairing advised that: Gaynel Boh, wife of Roger Boh, died on Wednesday, 12 November 2003; she was bom in New Orleans, grew up in Bay St. Louis, MS, and was interred in Bay St. Louis. Roger can be reached at 5250 Pale Moon Dr., Pensacola, FL 32507-8719.

Address Corrections/Changes Bill Bodager (bbodager@comcast.net).

Bob Coontz (batfleshipl@comcast.net), Alston R. Ellis (esquare@tampabay.rr.com; 727-785-0968) 3224 Sandy Ridge Dr., Clearwater, FL 33761, Aflee R. Ellis (arel949@infionUne.net), Don Gairing (dag91@earthlink.net), Charles Kretschmer

(ckretsch@verizon.net), and Ted Lide (teUdejr@earthlink.net).

Ending—I have ran out of quotes from old fitness reports, but found a treasure house of WiU Rogers quotes—like "Never slap a man who's chewing tobacco."

Nothing Could Be Finer Than To Be A Forty-Niner

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Annual Membership: 7% Life Membership: 63%

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 Skip Orem writes to point out that back in 1946 the Navy seduced many of us to "Join the Navy and see the world." Now he finds that to really see the world one needs to retfre. Blessed with good health, he and Gerry are enjoying the freedom and fun of travel. This past summer they spent a month in Europe with two weeks in England and Scotland as part of a 40-voice church chofr performing in cathedrals, churches, and concert halls in York, Edinburgh, Oban, Chester, Warwick, Coventry, and London. After that phase it was on to France (sampUng Freedom Fries and Freedom Dressing) for a revisit to Paris, Normandy, Brittany, and the Loire Valley. When not ttaveUng, the Orera's continue to deUght in the beauty of coastal Maine, Penobscot Bay, and sailing charters in tiie Caribbean. Chip closes with the fact that none of this will interfere with their eager anticipation of the 55th Reunion in Hawaii come April 2005.

Gery and Skip Orem at Vannes in the Loire Valley Birch DeWitt says he had spent many summers in Vermont since he was a kid and he really knew the territory. So, when Fran and George Ruos visited Southern

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Vermont while staying in their daughter's vacation home. Birch was pleased to show them around. One of the places they stopped was Hamilton Falls which is in a hard to get to location and even the locals don't know about it. Then Birch found tiiat it is indeed a small world when he leamed tiiat Mark Frudden had visited the place a month later when he brought his sons and grandson there on a fall foliage vacation. >N'-._ HAMILTON FALLS |URAL AREA 'â&#x20AC;˘p LIVES HAVE OST ON THESE F S K t s . SWIMMING IS NOT PERMITTED

George and Fran Ruos in Vermont

On 11 September 2003, the U.S. guided missile frigate DOYLE, in the Mediterranean as part of a battle group, received an unexpected request from tiie German Navy. FGS NtEDEERSACHSEN asked permission to pass close aboard to starboard. When the Germans were along side, the crew was topside in dress blues with hats in hands rendering honors for September 11th. From the mainmast the Germans flew our flag and aU was silent for five minutes. Just another example of how navies of the world can surmount diplomatic irritants and find common ground.

J.B. Farrell retums home from a visit to Monterey, CA, where he sees fit to cite a line from John Steinbeck's book Cannery Row to wit "Cannery Row in Monterey, CA, is a poem, a stink, a grating noise, a quaUty of light, a tone, a habit, a nostalgia, a dream." What John was getting at was that Monterey just hasn't changed from the place we knew as an early-on duty station.

He adds that the Lodge at the Postgraduate School where he stayed is simply great. On his way he took old Highway One for 90 miles along the coast and it took him nearly five hours for the commute but the scenery was worth every mile of it.

During October, Marian and Jacques Trevillyan took a three-week car trip to

California and Colorado, attended a reunion in Sonoma of his Harvard Business School group, visited daughter and family in Colorado Springs, and went to the Air Force-Wyoming football game. Jacques noted that the local Colorado papers still carry stories and interviews with the longtime and former USAFA coach, Ben Martin, who was well respected. Jacques remembers Ben as his Plebe football coach in 1946 and wonders why Navy ever let him go. Speaking of coaches, Betty Whitfle sends along extracts from the Statesboro, GA, Herald and the Marion, GA, Telegraph which sing the praises of the former Georgia Southern football coach, Paul Johnson. The sports writers delight in pointing out that under former GSU skipper. Navy is no longer weighed down by mediocrity. The papers relay that Paul Johnson remarked to them that with regard to Notre Dame football he responded, "WeU they probably have 35 parade AUAmericans and we have 35 guys that have marched in a parade, we just don't recrait from the same pool." We appreciate the fact that the folks in Georgia follow Academy football. After every Army-Navy football game Fred Terrell calls from Oak Harbor, WA, to thank me. I respond with, "What do you mean" and he says that since I end each article with "Beat Army" then I am partly responsible for Navy's success. Fred is a nice guy and he said it, but I modesfly accept kind words wherever they originate.

George Irish supplies a new address of 2857 Paradise Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89109; 702-699-5734.

We had a reasonable turn-out for Homecoming at Annapolis on 25 October and the event was enjoyed by all. Able to attend from the Class were Molly and Jerry Coleman, Jackie and Bill Diehl, Pokie and Don Fraasa, Jane and Ed Hurley (guests of the Fraasas), John Greenwood, Caral and Ed Grunwald, Carol and Bill Kiehl, Carol and Rex Kilbourn, Terry and Law Kivlen, Nancy and Ward Lasley, Joan Shirk and Jim Oberholtzer, Fran and Dick Powell, Ellen and Tom Rogers, Ann and Tom Ross, Frances and George Ruos, Bets and

'50: Sons, Scott and Brian, and grandson, Joel, with Mark Frudden in Vermont Shipmate, January-February 2004

Phil Ryan, Mary Jane and Milt Schultz, Margy and Bob Shultz, Joyce and Bill Simons, Ann and Roy Snyder, Dorothy and Marsh Treado, and John McNally.

Jim Bier sends an article from the Albuquerque Journal that headlines the fact that Sylvester R. Foley has taken on the position of vice president for the U.C. laboratory management at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). He will oversee two nuclear labs and the basic lab it manages for the Department of Energy. Besides serving as the assistant secretary of defense in the Reagan administration, Bob became president of Raytheon, Japan in 1991 and served as a consultant to Defense and Energy Departments, and more recently was a member of President George W. Bush's energy tiansition team. Bob has always been a strong supporter of the national laboratories and is recognized as a wonderful choice for his new assignment.

Charlie Clark spent a harrowing night during those frightening Southern Califomia fires at his home in Lakeside, CA. He credits his Navy fire fighting school training with helping him save his home and property. When evacuation orders were given in the middle of the night, Charlie instead went to work with shovel and garden hose as he saw the ffre come down the mountain to the east. For a full eight hours he labored and saved the house and yard and never saw firemen or heard a ffre truck.

The Northem Califomia '50 group gathered at Duarte's Tavem in Pescadero, CA, on 25 September and again on 23 October at Grown Plaza Pleasanton Hotel. Those in the group included Jackie and John Axe, Dori Davi, Kathryn and Martin Hardy, Jeanne and Jim Kennedy, Caroline and Dick Landes, Jim Lyttle, Joanne and Joe Pausner, Lois and Pap Phelps, Beth and Dick Wiseman, Laveme and Bill Berger, Jeanne and Frank Holcomb, and Ken Moll. The correct pronunciation of the state was considered and it was agreed that it now must be CAH-LEE-FOR-KNEE-AH. Serious planning was begun regarding a cruise around the Islands subsequent to our 55th Class Reunion in Hawaii. Word was received that Maury Condit was progressing satisfactorily after his hospital stay and would be attending the next meeting which was set for 29 January '04 in Pleasanton.

The Annapolis '50 group gathered at the USNA O'Club on 3 October, 7 November, and 5 December where such items as flooding damage to the Academy buildings and grounds (it wasn't pretty), while the NavyAir Force football game at FedEx field in the District was a bargain it was better to bring the game back to Annapolis in the future to keep the spirit of Navy into the 69

Kenneth E. "Bix" Bixby of Andover, MA, died on 16 October 2003 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Bix retfred from the Afr Force in 1975 and then worked for Raytiieon Corp. until 1990.

He was on the board of dfrectors of the National Contract Management Associate.

He is survived by his wife, Helen, a son, David, daughters, Debra and Susan, and five grandchildren. Funeral services were held on 21 October at the Chapel at West Parish Cemetery, Andover, with burial at Spring Grove Cemetery. Chuck Mull was Bix's roommate at USNA and he along with Roger Buck, Harry Buehler, Charlie Conlon, George Deranian, and Bob Murphy were at the services. Murial 50: Dick Martin, Stan Neander, Wayne Jensen, Bill Grimm, and John Malloy Buck was organist. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, 20 equation and to show the country the fine The extended Thurston family all partici- Speen St., Framingham, MA 02067. stadium in Annapolis, and Class support for pated in the services for Dick. Mary Lou Michael M. Grove died on 8 November the museum project were considered. Those writes to say that the '50 flowers were 2003 of a brain tumor after a long illness. participating in discussions were John beautiful and the next day had been placed His wife. Sheila, remains at home at 226 Cavanaugh, Jerry Coleman, Ed Greenberg, on his grave. Mary Lou Thurston will now Walpole St., Sharon, MA 02067. Michael's Ed Granwald, Ed McLean, Tom Noble, Jim reside at 900 Donner Way #702, Salt Lake father and brother graduated from the Oberholtzer, Tom Rogers, Tom Ross, City, UT 84108.

Academy: George W. Grove '15 and Wayne Smith, Casey Spayde, Daryle Tripp, Ralph F. Bagley Jr. died at his home near George S. Grove '47. Michael served on George Van, Jim Wilkins, John Henderson, Sonora, CA, on 27 September 2003. the destroyer RENSHAW and the submarine Rex Kilboum, Phil Ryan, Roy Snyder, and CDR Robert A. King died on 5 IREX. He eamed his M.B.A. from Harvard Gene Chipman. After the December meet- September 2003 in Charleston, SC. After and founded Connors Grove Association, a ing, Tom Ross was leaving for his annual retfrement from the Navy, Bob was a real business management consulting firm. stay in Florida which would take three estate developer and a member of the Funeral services were held on 15 months. Over in Washington, DC, at the Carolina Yacht Club, the Society of November at Our Lady of Sorrows Church Class meeting on 4 December they had Colonial Wars, and St. Philips Episcopal in Sharon, MA, with burial at Rock Ridge Larry Hawkins, John Cavanaugh, Bill Church. Surviving are his daughters, Cemetery, Sharon. Memorials may be sent Diehl, Bill Rockey, John Greenwood, Catherine and Callie and sons, G. Howard to Massachusetts General Hospital CharUe Hfrsch, John Ryan, Bob Monroe, and R. Andrew, and five grandchildren.

Palliative Care Service, Founders 600, 55 Norb Walecka, John McNally, Bill Taylor, Funeral services were held on 8 September Frait St., Boston, MA 02114.

Dick Powell, Bill Simons, Earl Halpem, with military honors and burial at Arlington Frank Fahland informs that Sam Bob Shultz, Tom Ross, Amold Austin, Jim National Cemetery.

Durham passed away on 28 November Lynn, Bob Oliver, Bill Kiehl, Chariie Da"vid F. Emerson died on 8 October 2003.

At Sam's request, no funeral services Cooper, Ward Lasley, and Milt Schultz. In 2003 at his home in Charleston, SC. were held.

His memory is honored at San Diego on 5 December we gathered Bob Funeral services were at Summerall Chapel Joshua Memorial Park in Lancaster, CA. Muck, Mark Frudden and his son, Scott, of the Citadel on 11 October. Dave had Tom McGlaughlin's death was reported Wayne Jensen, Gene Wisenbaker, Bill made numerous contributions to the holdpreviously in Shipmate and we can now Grimm, Stan Neander, Charlie Clark, ings of the NROTC Library at the Citadel report that Tom's wife, Moana, is faring Dick Smith, Dick Martin, and Dean from his lifelong collections of military hiswell at thefr home at 118 Kiionioni PI., French. It was emphasized for all the rest tory. Interment with full military honors Honolulu, HI 96816.

She reports that of the country to be aware, that we still play were at Arlington National Cemetery on 22 Classmates in Hawaii have made enormous golf in Southem Califomia in December. December. Surviving are his wife, Connie, impact in helping her adjust to life without Above you see the San Diego '50 five-some. daughters, Anne Hall, Betsy Sass, and CDR Tom. She cites Shakespeare with, "Those Losses Ellen Emerson together with grandchildren, few, those happy few, those band of brothDick Wright Thurston died on 17 Sarah, Manly, Douglas, Lucy, and David. ers." Honors at sea for Tom were held We recently learned that Robert F. September 2003 in La Jolla, CA. Funeral aboard the missile destroyer HOPPER services were held on 23 September at the Engler passed away on 25 December 2000 (DDG-70) in the nortii Pacific Ocean on 19 Larkin Sunset Lawn Chapel, Salt Lake in Missouri City, TX. A memorial service August 2003. After the honors, a marker City, UT. His granddaughter, Lisa Marie was held in Sugar Land, TX, on 13 January was placed at the National Memorial 2001. Bob is survived by his wife, Phyllis, Thurston Foster, writes of him: Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) and He joined the Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;proud and willing four children, Robert III, Matthew, Melissa, can be seen on the hill above Inner Drive. to serve his country, an accomplished and Robin, and five grandchildren.

She reports that all in Hawaii are working dean of engineering, faithful bishop, Contributions may be made in Bob's memdiligently on reunion 2005 and hope to see hardworking missionary, a fun grandpa, a ory to the Alzheimer's Associate S.W. all remaining Classmates in Hawaii in April man of so many talents we can never Chapter, 11251 N.W. Freeway, Suite 300, of 2005. forget our brother, father, grandfather, Houston, TX 77092. and friend.

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planning and development of the Museum of the Marine Corps that is being built at the Annual Membership: 7% Quantico base. Although he was confined Life Membership: 65% to a wheelchair, Jerry was able to attend and Pres: RADM Guy H.B. Shaffer, USN (Ret.) participate in the ground-breaking ceremo7101 Bay Front Dn #125. Annapolis, MD 21403 ny held last September. The principal p; 410-269-6609; f; 410-295-5277 speaker. Gen Ron Christmas, USMC (Ret.), e: ghbs51usna@aol.com chairman of the Marine Corps Heritage Vice Pres; CAPT William T. Marin, USN (Ret) Foundation, singled out Jerry as one of the 709 Ballast Way, Annapolis, MD 21401 driving forces and inspiration for the p; 410-573-1261; e: Mariner51@juno.com Con. Secy; CAPT H.T. "Beau" Dietrich, USN (Ret) development of the museum. Jerry's 9508 Woody Ln., Great Falls, VA 22066-2024 accomplishments, both in the Corps and p; 703-759-5006; e; Beau9pnt5@aol.com later in retirement, are included in his obitTieas; CAPT John L. Woodbury Jr., USN (Ret) uary, which is included in this issue. He was 7515 Corinth Dr. Alexandria, VA 22306 an outstanding person and friend and will h; 703-768-3848; e: jaywoodl@juno.com be missed by all of us. Our sincerest Class Fund Raiser; Burton Lee Doggett Jr. condolences are offered to Deanie.

1626 Trawler Ln., Annapolis, MD 21401 p: 410-757-5273; e; LeeDoggett51@aol.com Memorials in Jerty's name can be made Qass web site: www.usna.com/classes/class51/51a.html to The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, President's C o m e r PO. Box 420, Quantico, VA 22134-0420.

At a recent meeting, the Class board of directors discussed preUminary plans for our 55th Reunion. The reunion will be held in AnnapoUs on the next to last weekend of April 2006. The decision to hold it in the spring instead of the usual autumn affafr was made to avoid the confUct of scheduling events around a football game.

Tentatively, the board agreed that the reunion would start on a Thursday. Events would be an initial cocktail reception, Company or battaUon dinners, a tailgate (hopefully tied to a lacrosse game), the annual meeting, a banquet, memorial service, and a bay/river craise. Loew's hotel has been reserved for the Class and, if necessary, an overflow hotel wiU also be set aside. PreUminary assignments of committee persons to orgaruze the different events Jerry Thomas breaking ground for new National Marine Corps Museum, 26 September 2003 and activities were made. Our tumout for Bill Homberg had a letter published in the 50th was outstanding in spite of September Uth. Let us hope that we won't The Washington Post in September decrybe faced with a similar tragedy and the 55th ing an article that had appeared earUer and was entifled "Run Your Car on Veggie Oil." wiU be even better than the 50th.

Since BiU is the chairman of the New Uses The Washington/AnnapoUs area Spring Council, a not-for-profit group dedicated to Fling has been scheduled for 16 April at the the production of bio-fuels, bio-power, and Army-Navy Country Club in Arlington. bio-based products from all of biomass, it The West Coast group plans to have its was incumbent on him to correct some seriannual George Washington birthday dinner ous errors in the article. BUI allowed as how in the San Diego area in Febmary. A flyer one could use veggie oil as a fuel in diesel should be on the street by the time you engines, but to do so with unprocessed vegreceive this column. gie oils would do great harm to the engines Jerry Thomas by clogging thefr fuel injectors, fuel pumps, We lost a good friend and Classmate last and emission control devices. In addition, October. Jerry suffered a severe sttoke a users would be cheating Uncle Sam out of year ago in January 2002 and had spent the a $.24 federal excise levied on each gallon last year and half in a nursing home in of diesel fuel used on highways regardless Reston, VA. Despite the limitations imposed of its source. on him by the sti-oke, he retained his sense Class Crests of humor, indomitable spfrit, and enjoyed The Class of 1906 designed the fu-st Class the company of visiting friends. Visits to crest. Prior to this each Class had a unique him were an inspfration to all of us. ring design. Until recently there was no Prior to his sttoke, Jerry had been very location on the Yard which displayed all of active in the work of The Marine Corps the Class crests. In January last year, the Heritage Foundation; specificaUy, in the

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majority of Class presidents approved the Class Crest Project, which wiU place 18inch bronze replicas in Alumni Hall.

Accompanying this display will be four additional plaques, one of which will recognize all the major Class projects of the individual Classes. Up to six or seven projects per Class will be highlighted. Thus far the majority of the Classes, including 1951, have participated. For those older and mostly deceased Classes (1930 and earlier), the active Uving Classes and the Alumni Association are amortizing the costs of these crests to ensure that all Classes wiU be represented.

Wake Stornetta sent in a recent photo of the '51 group having a luncheon at the Officers Club with the 16th Company Officer and two of the senior stripers in the Company. More recently tiie 16th Company invited us to join them in King Hall (the old Mess Hallâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;delete Wardroom Mess) for lunch. Following lunch we had an opportunity to visit their wardroom and look into several rooms. One of the rooms we "inspected" was one I Uved in the ffrst part of Plebe Year. An earlier occupant was Jack Cromwell's father. The room is now memorialized.

Wake Stornetta, three 16th Company representatives, Guy Shaffer, and Bill Lawrence

Dave Ferree is hanging a "Visitors Welcome" sign out for any Classmates passing through Fairbanks, AK. Although the Alcan Highway is mostly all paved, I understand there are a few places in Canada where rocks fly from passing tracks and tankers. This could be a deterrent for those of us who still opt to drive rather than undergo the ordeal of a strip search at airports from our newest bureaucracy, the Transportation Safety Authority.

San Diego Chapter Andy Kremn sent in the following on the doings of the San Diego Chapter. "In what has become an annual event, our monthly San Diego lunch meeting was again held in picnic format, ladies invited, on the shores of Mission Bay. This year the San Diego fires moved the October event to November, not a time of year most of us would choose for a picnic in San Diego; however, it was picture perfect. We lunched on Subways, gourmet cookies, drank wine, told sea stories, and held our monthly meeting.

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Before breaking up, we remembered how to "hup-hup-ho" for leftover food and drink.

Classmates visiting Southern Califomia are enthusiastically invited to join us at the Marine Corps Air Station Club at Mframar on the fourth Tuesday of each month.

Al Burkhalter has advised that "The Military Officer Association of America (MOAA) is working with members of Congress to reintroduce legislation to correct the inequity in tiie Survivor Benefits Plan (SBP) that occurs for servicemen's or women's survivors, age ' 62 and over.

MOAA's magazine February issue will include a card addressing the problem. We ask you to mail this card or write to your representatives asking for their support." If you have any questions call or contact Al. Mary Ann and Lee Doggett just happened to be in Pensacola visiting thefr nephew, Ryan Kelchner, USMMA '01, who won his "Wings of Gold" last June, and who did they ran into for a photo op, but the resident aviation gura, Lou Sarosdy, and visiting grey eagle. Bob Dunn. Bob recently resigned from NASA's Safety Advisory Panel along with all the other members saying in effect, you guys never took our wellintentioned advice because safety costs money, so now you can appoint a new panel and let it start with a clean slate. Having been in NASA's safety regime myself for an even dozen years before I retfred, I know the agonies Bob must have endured.

Swede Larson also called your old (maybe ancient) scribe worrying if our beloved sixth wing was inundated. It was but it never reached the decks where we were ensconced for four wonderful years.

On the subject of damage or near damage, several of our Classmates in Southem Califomia had their share of near thrills in the recent ffre storms that swept the area.

Billie and Paul TVizo were forced to abandon ship for several days as the ffres came within a block of their home Scripts Ranch days, but fortunately their home was spared. Sally and Rich Fontaine came close. Rich said one night he watched as fires were on three sides of their neighborhood. Likewise, John McGrew reported that embers from the ffr storms about ten miles distant floated by Air Force Village West where he lives. His previous digs in San Bemadino were severely threatened as the fires came within a block.

A note from Charlie O'Brien reminds us not to forget the Classmates in South Carolina. The accompanying photo show him not in South Carolina, but with Linda craising on the Danube last November. Port calls included Budapest, Nuremberg, and Prague to mention a few. Sure beats a craise on the Cooper or Ashley.

A letter received from Annapolitan, Dick Smith, described the damage to the Academy Yard by Hurricane Isabel.

Bancroft Hall and some of the low lying academic buildings shipped water which led Ward DeGroot at a recent DC luncheon to say he did not envy the job of the Academy's Public Works Officer. Dick further mentioned that he and Pat enjoyed their golden wedding reception at Alumni House. In attendance, amongst others, were Classmates Diane and Bill Lawrence, Clafre and Ward DeGroot, Teeta and Bill Daniels, and the ubiquitous John McGrew, who obviously escaped from his newly assigned Uving accommodations near March Field in California. I recently heard from Ron Davies that John has another book out with a print-on-demand publisher, but no news as to tide or content.

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Tom McCreeless recently sent in a recent picture of him with his two grandsons. One grandson is a Second Classman at the Naval Academy and the other at the Air Force Academy.

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Tom McCreeless and his two grandsons

Linda and Charlie O'Brien cruising on the Danube

Bob Dunn, Ryan Kelchnew USMMA '01 (nephew of Lee and Mary Ann Doggett in flight training at Pensacola, winged in June 2003), and Lou Sarosdy

L to r: Ed and Betty Clausner with Elesa and Grafton McFadden

Ed Clausner writes from Atlantic Beach, FL. He and Betty miss beautiful Vfrginia and all thefr old friends up there; however they are now well settled into thefr new digs at Fleet Landing in Atlantic Beach.

According to Ed, Fleet Landing is a delightful continuing care retirement community.

They are being terrible spoiled and love it.

Ed and Betty are volunteers at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville and Ed still finds time to play golf twice a week with a gang of '06ers in the neighborhood at the nearby Mayport Naval Station Golf Course.

Ed continues that our Classmate, Grafton McFadden and Elesa celebrated Grafton's 75th birthday recently, inviting nearly 100 friends to a lovely party in their "O" Club. Ed thought folks might like to see how well the Clausners and McFaddens have aged (not).

Joint Membership is here for spouses of Alumni Life Members.

For information or to join please visit the membership section at www.usna.com.

Bill Hennessy sent in a picture of a recent gathering of the "Down East" Chapter of the Class at Ogunquit, ME, for lunch and sea stories Those attending were Kevin O'Toole, Martina O'Toole, Barbara Hennessy, Bill Hennessy, Bob Bregman, Nancy McDonough, Bill McDonough, and John Orem.

Joe "Homer" Grace and Bill Lowell were unable to attend owing to conflicting medical appointments; perhaps next time.

Kevin and Martina O'Toole, Barbara and Bill Hennessy, Bob Bregman, Nancy and Bill McDonough, and John Orem

In mid-August, Mary and Paul Smith were hiking the cliffs at Point Lobos, CA, a little bit of heaven between Carmel and Big Sur. Coming up the trail; they spied a fellow ring knocker, Tom Hurtigan '47.

Shows that even on the Left Coast, you may come across a fellow Alumni anywhere.

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Kelsey and Pappy Sears were back East from the Islands to visit thefr son, G.R., who is a battalion officer and officer representative to the Dram and Bugle Corps at the Academy. G.R. is on the Captain's Ust.

Thomas Hurtigan "47 (Sacrament), Paul Smith, and Mary Jean

On a recent craise to and from Bermuda, Barbara and Tom Boyce bumped into Gordan Van Hook and his friend, Polly Canning, on the Celebrity Cnuse Ship MS ZENITH. While in Bermuda, Gordan also had the opportunity to rendezvous with his daughters, who had arrived by plane.

L to r: Tom diij Bai bara Boyce, Gordan Van Hook, and PoUy Canning

Tom Parsons '49 sent in the picture of Bill Daniels with the following comments.

Once again Bill competed in the annual "Rock and Roll" half marathon in Virginia Beach over Labor Day weekend.

Not only did Bill compete, but also finished fourth. For breakfast following the race, hefinishedoff a helping of cottage cheese, a stack of pancakes, and a half a dozen oysters on the half shell. Tom's concluding remarks were that not even we '49ers can top that.

Bill Daniels

Pat and Lowell Stockdale hosted their annual Army-Navy game party for Classmates at thefr home in Sevema Park.

Unfortunately an early December snow storm had left many roads unusable in the area and the attendance was slightly lower that previous years, but those present more than made up for it with thefr enthusiasm as a Navy victory retumed the Commanderin-Chief's trophy to Annapolis. We enjoyed seeing Pat Stockdale and are happy to report that she is doing quite well after her recent medical problems.

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Kelsey and G.R. Sears, and Pappy Sears

Edward Rudolph Schack. It is with sadness that I report the death of Ed Schack.

He suffered a massive heart attack on Good Friday. He and Judy were living in Honolulu. Our deepest condolences are offered to Judy.

John W. Ingram. We have just leamed that John Ingram died on 27 August 1999.

His last home of record was Green Cove Springs, FL. No further information is available at this time.

Shipmate Schedule The reduction of Shipmate editions from ten to eight annual issues goes into effect this year. The concem of Alumni to this action appears to have registered. We will retum to ten annual issues in 2005.

Several Classmates have suggested that we provide the publication schedule and column authors so info can be sent dfrectly to them. The 2004 schedule is: Issue Due Date Writer March 15 January Jack Hamilton April 17 Febmary Al Raithel May/June 17 March Walt Boyes July/August 16 June Beau Dietrich September 15 July Jack Hamilton October 17 August Al Raithel November 15 September Walt Boyes December 14 October Beau Dietrich Articles and photos can be sent dfrectly to column authors prior to the due date or directly to me. I will ensure that the responsible author receives it in time.

That's about it from the banks of the Sevem and Potomac. Because of the reduction in annual issues, a December issue was not published and the column written by Walt Boyes remained on file. Applicable articles from it have been incorporated in this column. Next month's column wiU be authored by Jack Hamilton, so let us know what is going on in the real world (outside the beltway) by keeping those cards and letters coming to him. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Beau

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Pres: RADM James K. Nunneley, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Leigh Ebbert, USN (Ret.) 2514 Culpeper Rd., Alexandria, VA 22308-2133 e: lebbertl@juno.com Webmaster: P. D. Sierer e: pdsierer@earthlink.net Class web site: www.usna.com/classes/class52/ Default.htm Happy New Year to all! We have been saddened at the deaths of Hunt Hardisty, Toxey Califf, and Rae Richardson. (See closing paragraphs of this column.) We rejoiced on hearing of Bill Ryan's marriage to Mari-lyn Jackson on Saturday, 8 November, and were honored to hear of Jim Lovell's selection as one of four 2004 Hall of Honor inductees at the Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, FL. Because of the break in Shipmate issues since I last wrote, I feel a little out of touch.

Not only did Navy have a winning football season, but the win over Army brought the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy to Annapolis, a great close to the regular football season! Bowl game outcome looks favorable. But you will know that by the time you read this. What will the new year bring to you? Let us know.

The USNA Christmas Ball at Fort Myer in Washington, DC, is a really nice gathering. Open at this point to members of the Class of 1940 through 1959, who gather for dinner and dancing, it is a special evening.

10 December found twelve Class of '52 couples including Rita and Gamett Bailey, Francoise and Al Bress, June and Jake Brown, Jean and Leigh Ebbert, Carmen and Larry Layman, Virginia and George Lester, Rosemary and Walt Locke, Esther and Vince Manara, Muffie and Jim Nunneley, Eloise and Doug Payne, Jane and Bill Studabaker, and Jane and Jack Young. Doug said that "It's hard to find places with good music to dance to." Music together with friends and a good dinner were the ingredients for this gathering. We also enjoyed the company of Helen and Don Lawrence '53, who were the lone representatives of thefr Class.

Two changes to the Class organization: Chet Mc Rorie was elected for a two-year term as the Pacific Northwest Chapter President. Chet, welcome aboard. Jack Young accepted an invitation to join the Executive Committee, and fills the vacant at-large spot that had been filled by Toxey.

Your secretary had an opportunity to attend a conference at Desfin, FL, in November. I checked in with the Emerald Chapter and much enjoyed my evening with them. A gathering at the McMillan's home was followed by dinner out with 73

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Seven Classmates were joined by Wake Stornetta '51 and had a good day Participating were Frank Hannegan, Jim Hagan, Charles McDonald, Jim Troutman, Peter Stark, Dick Denfeld and Leigh Ebbert. Peter tumed over the ttophy to Jim Hagan, who takes it to Pennsylvania.

Thanks to Tom Thawley and the Baileys for providing pictures at the stadium for the Afr Force game. In the fu-st we see the Baileys, Leonards, and Youngs, the second features the Rapkins, the thfrd shows Bill Carl and Jim Troutman, and the last is Tom Thawley and Judy Wanfried. Dick Denfeld sent a picture taken at a pre-Vanderbilt game branch—from left to right: Jake and June Brown, Bobbie and Dick Denfeld, Jamie Jenkins (wife of Bobby Tom Jenkins '47), Jim LaVoy '49, and Barbara and Peter Stark. Thanks, Dick. Understand the golf in the area was great.

0^' '52: Jim Troutman holding forth

Peggy and Bill Hippie, Helen and Lou McMillan, Nancy and Bill Maxson, Scott Gray, and Takeko Cartwright. There was talk of the Argfro's visit in early December and mini-reunions in Febraary. BiU Maxson sent the following in appreciation: We wanted to let you know how much Nancy's dad and I appreciated the great big birthday card the Classmates and wives sent to him on his 99th birthday! It was so thoughtful of Gamett and Rita Bailey to take the gigantic card to several football games in Annapolis, so many of our Class could sign it.

Her dad, Larry Hewett, the consummate musician, put on a musical extravaganza at the piano for over an hour on his 99th birthday. He was accompanied by a lovely young lady vocalist, performing for an appreciative 200-plus, SRO audience! He is already planning for his 100th next November!

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The Washington DC-Annapolis luncheon in November found Walt Locke, Howard McCoUum, Dick Pettigrew, Jim Stone, Vince Manara, Ed Leonard, Bob Caulk, George Lester, Charles McDonald, Jim Troutman, Mel Meltzer, Biscuit Wev, Gordon Engquist, Bill Studabaker, Gamett Bailey, Jake Brown, Bill Laux, Doug Payne, Al Bress, Larry Skantze, Dick Smith, Bill Roberts, Vince Argiro, Jerry Zacharias, Paul German, Jim Nunneley, Tom Thawley, Bob Schulze, Joe Wilkinson, Jack O'Donnell, Phil Case, Art Thompson, Gene Avallone, Sheldon Drews, Jerry Rapkin, Doane Keichel, and Tom Julian listening to Bruce Latta, director of admissions, USNA. Homecoming events in October consisted of the George Vahsen Memorial Golf Toumament held on a beautiful day along

Paul Smith and the Gottesmans

Other Happenings The sixth annual Christmas ttee lighting at Ogle Hall in Annapolis took place on 1 December. Our Class sponsors the decorations and lighting.

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service for Toxey Califf at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Old Town Alexandria, VA, on 5 November 2003. The homily reflected Toxey's devotion to his church, his family and the Navy.

From John Officer, USNA tennis coach: MIDN Davy Lee '04 won die initial Emie Schultz Award for 2003. Davy hails originally from Tulsa, OK. and now his family resides in Tahlequah, OK. Davy's best junior ranking was number two in the Missouri VaUey in the 18-and unders and 102 in the country in the 16-and unders.

Congratulations, Davey!

In November, Doug Payne again assembled some of his own creations and other original items for his annual Studio Pottery Sale. We always enjoy seeing his work.

I had tiie pleasure to hear Bob Caulk talk about CDR John Ward on the occasion of a History Group's visit to Fort Ward in Alexandria, VA. CDR Ward was an officer of many ffrsts: the ffrst Commandant of Midshipmen at the USNA, the first officer to write text books for the Academy, and die ffrst naval officer killed during the Civil War. He was also involved in the first naval action of the CivU War (SeweUs Pt.). Bob has written a short history of his life.

Biscuit Wev included in an email that he and Petey were en route to the Von Trapp Resort Stowe, VT, where they would join with the Hattins and McMillans.

Jerry Gottesman sends along a note and a picture of Paul Smith (son of C.C. Smith), and Jerry and his wife, Paula. Paul works for Backroads, a bicycle tour company and has lead several tours that Paula and Jerry have taken.

Family, friends. Classmates, and colleagues were joined to honor ADM Huntington Hardisty, USN (Ret.), and to recognize his service on 5 December at Arlington National Cemetery. Snow had blanketed the cemetery as the horse drawn casket proceeded to Hunt's gravesite. The sound of the cannon was sharp and very clear.

Rae E. Richardson died on 5 December in Oxnard, CA. The Rev. John Fuller conducted memorial services on 12 December at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Santa Paula, CA. CAPT Toxey H. Califf, USN (Ret.), died on 1 November in Alexandria, VA, and an intemment at ArUngton was scheduled on 5 January 2004.

credit for this is due to the training they got from thefr '53 teammates the year before.

Annual Membership: 15% Life Membership: 51% Dick also says that playing lacrosse at Navy under "Bildy" Bilderback as a Plebe and Pres: RADM Peter C. Conrad, USN (Ret.) Dinty Moore on the varsity with some of 19754 Tower Hill Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650 the best men he has ever known was one of h; 301-475-5258; e; pjconrad@erols.com the most enjoyable experiences of his Ufe. Sec'y; Lt Col David B. Jones, USAF (Ret.) Thanks Dick, it is a good picture and that 1 Harbourside Dr, Apt. 1-701, was a good team.

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I fruly hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and that we all have a most Happy New Year. The latter part of 2003 brought good newsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we Beat Army\ We have a respectable football team again as indicated by the team going 8-4 and going to a bowl game and we had a most memorable 50th Reunion, no thanks to Isabel and many thanks to Chris Zirps and his most flexible and resourceful reunion committee.

But there was bad news as well. Since the reunion we have experienced a wave of Classmate deaths. I know we are at that age but sometimes it seems as if there is no end to our losses. We went off on a six-week trip and when we retumed found that Pev Blundell, John Tbttle, John Sassano, Cub Snively, and Jack Frost had all left us. This on top of the recent loss of Randy Randie, Bill Harrison, Dave Carroll and spouses Penny Morgan and Libby Olson is a real blow to our Class family. All were good people and good friends to most, if not all of us. We will miss them and I'm sure we all moum and grieve with thefr survivors.

May God bless them and us and give us all the strength to handle these adversities.

This is the ffrst column of 2004 and of my 19th (I think) year of writing the column. It will be a shorter column (word wise) than usual, primarily because of the six-week trip we just came back from, but also because it will have more pictures than usual. In fact most of the columns this year may be heavy on the pictures as I'm seeing lots of them from the reunion. If you have some good ones send them to me so all can see them.

Dick Wright sent in a letter with a picture taken at the 21 September reunion of the 1953 Navy lacrosse team which defeated Army 10-7 to wind up second in the nation to Princeton. The picture shows Robin Pirie '55, John Roepke, Bill Deale (captain of the team). Bill Hargrave '54, Walt Hubbell, Bill Hunter '54, Dick To order your Class, Chapter, or Parent Club Wright, and Jack Morrison. Other '53ers specific merchandise, visit our web site at on the team that are not in the picture USna.com and click on the include Don Kniss, Harvey Aiau, and Cub icon that reads Alumni Store Snively, all deceased, and Jack Vosseller, Or, contact Debbie Cohen, merchandising and Jim Youse. Dick notes that the team went 10 and 0 in 1954 and was the national manager at 410-263-4448 ext 136. champion. He feels at least a little of the

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The 1953 Navy Lacrosse Team

Two pictures from Don Hente show some of the joys of being a grandparent.

The ffrst shot shows Don admfring his oldest grandson's gfrl friend. I hope the second shot will reproduce, as it is a beauty. It shows Don holding, his first great grandchild on the left and his youngest grandchild on the right. All seem to be properly pacified, by Betty, I'm sure. Thanks guys, those are fun pictures and good looking girls and boys.

Don Hente with his youngest grandson's girlfriend

Don Hente with his first great-grandchild and his youngest grandson

The next picture was taken at Hickam AFB in Honolulu while we were on our trip across the Pacific. Tom Sumner, an old AF boss of mine got the Honolulu Class of '53 Chapter of the Alumni Association together for a lunch. The picture shows Freddie and Goldie Goldsmith, Jack Campbell, Tak Yoshihara, Tom Sumner, and Elva Yoshihara. It was a nice lunch and was fun to see our entire Hawaii contingent.

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'53 crowd scene at the Reunion pre-game brunch The Honolulu 1953ers

Connie and Carl Hoffner want everyone to know that tiie Legacy Book input on them omitted news about their son, Eric Karl Hoffner. He is alive and well and he and his wife, Lisa, are the proud parents of identical twin daughters, Ann and Carly. Connie wants all to know that nothing happened to Eric, it was just an unfortunate omission.

The picture shows Connie and Carl with their twin granddaughters. The picture was taken at the Hoffner's 50th wedding anniversary party this past June. Thanks Connie, and I hope everyone corrects the Hoffner input in the Legacy Book.

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A nice letter from Lois Hempel sends a very broad based "Thanks" to aU of the Class members who worked diUgently for five fuU years arranging major events down to the last detaU, only to have everything tumed upside down and inside out by an uninvited, very breezy lady, Isabel. Like the "great band of brothers" you still are after 50 years, undaunted you regrouped, providing a memorable reunion! Lois concludes "And after aU, which Class can boast that they provided a major hurricane for entertainment?"

She enclosed two pictures. The first shows Lois and her husband. Bob Hempel, finding thefr name on our Class donor plaque at the PaviUon while the second is of a pre-game tailgate scene at the stadium with most of us wearing our cool reunion shirts.

John Sinnot came up to me at the hospitality suite and asked if I wanted a new picture of him with his youngest grandchild. I told him sure and so here is the picture.

John is holding Alexander John Sinnot— the youngest of the Sinnot clan. The picture was taken the day after the youngster's birth on 1 October 2003. On a more somber note John enclosed a copy of the dedication page to the 2004 edition of his book on document authentication. This edition is dedicated not only to his wife. Rose Marie (to whom all his books are dedicated) but also to his recently deceased roommate. Bob Dodds. John says he is certain other Classmates also deserve special recognition for thefr combat record, but Bob and he were very close friends, and this dedication is something he can do to honor his memory.

The Dedication reads thusly: Dedicated to my wife Rose Marie Sinnot And Naval Academy Roommate The late Commander Robert Matteson Dodds, USN (Ret.) Who flew 200 combat missions over Vietnam and Among other decorations.

Was twice awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross He was a brave officer And a gallant gentieman

Lew Sykes and Bob Kassel

Jack Sinnot with his newest grandson

Lois and Bob Hempel at the pavilion 76

Our trip took us across the Pacific on the MS STAR PRINCESS and was great. It ended in Sydney where we were met by Bob Kassel and had a lovely three days with Ellen and Bob. They live in CoUaroy, which is one of the northem suburbs of Sydney. It is a beach town and the Sydney beaches have the most impressive surf I've seen.

The waves are much bigger than what 1 have seen in Califomia or Florida. Bob says all four of thefr boys were pretty good surfers. Australia is still a wonderful country to visit. The people are all friendly and seem to actually like us. They mostly all speak a recognizable version of EngUsh and the only problem I noticed that I hadn't noticed the last time we were there is that the cost of living is a lot higher now than it was in 2000. Ellen gave me two pictures for the column. The ffrst shows the two of them in the hospitality suite, one of the several places where they helped out. The second shot is a good one of Bob with Lew Sykes.

It was taken shorfly after the reunion.

Thanks Ellen and Bob both for the pictures as well as for your gracious hospitality.

Thanks, Jack, it is a lovely dedication and I'm sure Bob would appreciate it.

The next bunch of pictures are all reunion related. The first shows a smiling Carl Trost in the smart casual formal outfit he sported at our rescheduled banquet. The next shot is of Ross Perot who is also smiling—probably doesn't know that the top of his head was cut off. A better shot of Ross shows him with Helen and Joe Muka and his wife, Margot, at the banquet. The Fhst Company Bunch seemed to dress very weU, didn't they? Pete Conrad, our curtent Class president is shown in the next shot leading a toast at the banquet. The Tenth Company party shot shows Sally and I with Shipmate, January-February 2004

Martha and Hart Sebring. The picttu-e was taken at Uie Phillips Restaurant on the water at the end of the downtown marketplace.

Several hours after the picture was taken the waters came up over the seawall and by moming the first floor of the restaurant was flooded with the water at least three or four feet deep.

The Joneses and the Sebrings at the Tenth Company party

The next big reunion will be in 2006 and will be our 53rd. It will be held in Coronado, CA, at the Hotel Del Coronado.

Contact Paul Dudley (pauldudley53@ earthlink.net) for details or to sign up.

Our Class web site can still be reached at www.usna53.org. Tom Southerland reports that all reunion gear is gone, except for six blankets and one silver frame that they still have. Contact Tom and Margot at princetonnaturetours@msn.com to order one of these. Mollie Randall has a new email address: mollierandall@comcast.net and Annie Callicott also has a new email address: aimiec@budget.net.

Don't forget Class luncheons are on the first Tuesday of each month at the Fort McNafr Officer's Club at 11:30 a.m. Look for a flyer for the Febraary Dark Ages Brunch, probably at the Army-Navy Country Club in Alexandria near the end of the month. We go to Horida on New Years Day. Send your mail, news, and pictures to me at the Florida address at the top of the column. Beat Texas Tech and then Army, again and again and again. Happy New Year to aU. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Dave

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President Pete Conrad toasting Shipmate, January-February 2004

Mary Jane Henson, Peggy Greenlaw, and Jim and Ruth Hay

Al Slepicka, Audrey Robey, Mary Gray, Kay and Buck McClellan, and BiU Gray

Annual Membership: 20% Life Membership: 38%

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

Helen and Joe Muka with Margot and Ross Perot

Montgomery, Bunny and Ray Pavia, Diane and Bill Peery, Marie and Paul Petzrick, Jane Poe, Audrey and Dick Robey, Marion Schlenzig, Dolores and Bill Schulden, Mary Dee and OIlie Shearer, Donna and Ned Shuman, Al Slepicka, Sandy and Ed Tipshus, Lee Wood, Faye and Fitz Woodrow, Joan and George Zeberlein, and Pat Hope. "Flash" Shearer captured a few of the guests in action.

Homecoming Dinner Crabtown Crier Bill Peery sounded "Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Homecoming" and 54 of our faithful answered his summons to our homecoming dinner at the Naval Academy Officers and Faculty Club on the evening of 25 October 2003. A roster of attendees is as follows, Joan and Dick Alger, Glen Burke and Lynne Barnes, Betty Conboy, Jean and Jim Couillard, Jacquelyn and Gerald Gard, Mary and Bill Gray, Peg and Bill Greenlaw, Cheron and Bill Hargrave, Ruth and Jim Hay, Mary Jane and George Henson, Nancy and Dick HoUenbach, Bea and Jon Hurt, Anne Jordan, Priscilla Kinley, Kay and Buck McClellan, Elizabeth and Bill

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Bill Gray, Donna Shuman, Sandy Tipshus, and Al Slepicka

Fond Memories Ed Jackson sends the following from down in Shreveport, LA. Enclosed is a picture of a few of us Ninth Company couples at the 1953 Army-Navy game. As you know Gordie Dunn and I were roommates all four years. Both our dads had also gone to the Naval Academy. Gordie died at the young age of 52, some 20 years ago, and his 77

widow, Suzie, in the aftermath of the tragic loss, stopped going to any Alumni functions. Gordie's mother died last year and Suzie, in the course of handling her affairs, found this picture in her files. She was very excited by the discovery and, as she and I have remained good buddies over the years, wanted me to have a copy.

The happy ending is that Suzie is looking forward to coming to our 50th Reunion next year.

Bill Soden (kneeling in the picture) has also died. Dave Pease took the picture.

He and Mary live in Houston and we keep up with them.

One of the reasons I go to the offices most days is the delight of witnessing meaningful projects of national importance and many things which are just fun.

I spent two hours one Saturday moming watching and talking to Kenny Rogers in our recording studios as he worked on a TV video. I was absolutely flabbergasted at the mob of staff, equipment, and 16 wheelers that Aerosmith brought in to prepare for a world tour They set up and completely filled our 15,000 square foot stage for over a month to choreograph strobes, lasers, smoke, videos (their TV screen, hung from the rafters, weighed 15 tons), etc. to create a visual as well as an aural show. We have over 20 lines of business so there is always something interesting in the works.

I'm looking forward to our 50th. It will be good to see Classmates I admire and respect and of whom I have fond memories.

He Just Keeps On Pedaling On 11 October, SaUsbury University sponsored the 15th annual Sea Gull Century. The event is a one-day, 100 mile/km ride through the southem part of the Eastem Shore of Maryland. This is a "Best Bicycling in America" event and in 1997 the League of American BicycUsts ranked it as one of the top three century rides. Along with over 6,000 other cycUsts, David Smith (20th Company) completed the metric Century with an average speed of over 14 mph.

When Two Or Three Shall Meet Peggy and Jake Marshall were passing through and became the guests of Jennie and Denny Ballou at thefr mountain home in Tallulah Falls, GA. The photo tells what fun it is.

1953 Army-Navy game, 1 to r: Gordie and Suzie Dunn, Bill Soden, and Ed and Pat Jackson

Hosting SECNAV Dave Hinkle recently sent me the foUowing letter relating his highly interesting activities up there in the Waterford, CT, area.

Enclosed are a couple of pictures for Shipmate if you can use them. I had the good fortune to host Secretary of the Navy Gordon England on his visit to Southeastern Connecticut. One of our sound stages was able to hold the large crowd attending a Chamber of Commerce reception in his honor.

Secretary England's comments on the War on Terrorism were extraordinary. He discussed the 50-year war on fascism in the first half of the 20th Century, the 50year war with communism in the second half—and then laid out the basis for what will most likely be a 50-year war on terrorism in the 21st Century.

The enclosed picture was taken at the reception and includes Rob Simmons, our Congressman. Rob had the picture taken, signed, and sent to me. The reception was held in the building with the Sonalysts Studios sign in the picture of our Waterford, CT, headquarters campus.

Muriel and I are semi-retired. Our shares were sold to an employee stock ownership trust. We still maintain our offices, serve on the board of directors and as advisers (but only when asked for advice). Sonalysts has benefited from outstanding leadership by many USNA grads over the years. Our President and CEO, Andy Toriello '66; Chairman and CFO, Larry Clark '71; Technical Director, Dave Samuelson '68, are just three of the 38 USNA grads who are partners in Sonalysts. Sonalysts has been and still is a joy.

SecNav Gordon England, Dave Hinkle, and Congressman Rob Simmons

Me and John Paul Bill Crawford proudly sends the below photograph with the following background information.

Here is a picture of me and my grandson, John Paul Sullivan. The picture was taken earlier this year at Eliot House, Harvard, when Mary and I were visiting there with our daughter. Sue, and her family. The way John Paul got his name is interesting. He was conceived on his parents' honeymoon in Rome. While there, they were fortunate to meet with and get a personal blessing from the Pope. They always said that if their baby was a boy, they would name him after Pope John Paul. He was and they did. By the way, this is the first time that I have ever submitted anything to the Class column in 49 years so you must know that I think this picture is pretty great!

We do also, Bill, and now that you have seen how easy it is to get your name in print, keep the news coming.

Denny Ballou, J.ikc M.iishaU, Peggy Marshall, and Jennie Ballou

And When Even More Joan and Bill Daniels hosted a 16 October dinner party for '54 Classmates at thefr home on Ono Island, AL. Pictured from left to right are Bill and Joan, Diane and Dick Gaskell, Marty and Kent McKnight, Mary Sue Wilmer, John Woodward, and Bob Wilmer.

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Trek to Nashville Bob Wilmer reports that a "Pensacola" group made the trip to Nashville to see Navy take on, and defeat, Vanderbilt. He comments that the only one from '54 that he saw at the game was Mike Stroop. Bob McCaffrey came down from Philadelphia to make the game also, but what are the odds of meeting by chance?

Grandfather Will and his grandson, John Paul

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Shipmate, January-February 2004

Montgomery, Jim Bell, Bill Land, Jess Owens, and Dick Damico. Second photo, BiU Neel, luncheon organizer, exhorting the gang to stop talking and go eat.

Mike Stroop and Bob Wilmer

September Tailgate OUie Shearer fills in the details for two photographs from the Eastem Michigan tailgate on 20 September. First photo, left to right: Bill Greenlaw, Bill Hargrave, Dwight Agnew, and Bill Peery. (Greenlaw and Peery were still reeling from the savages of tropical storm Isabel as both had suffered power outage since Thursday aftemoon when most of the Ughts had gone out in Annapolis. Was sort of like when Knutowski was in the juice lab and power went off in part of the yard.) Second photo, Marion Schlenzig and Bob Baker, Princeton '59. OUie brought his friend.

Bob, a confirmed bachelor from the Shenandoah Valley, to the game to meet some of the dazzling widows of '54.

Unfortunately Bob didn't get to meet some of the regular attendees. Neverthelesss, Marion Schlenzig, who proclaims herself to be the "richest '54 widow," took Bob by the hand and led him around the '54 area, introducing him to the rest of the crowd. Not to be outdone, Anne Jordan pUed him with her deUcious cookies and gained assurances that he would be back to more games.

Eastern Michigan tailgate

October Class luncheon

Hey guys, the food's over here

Tales From The Hall My "Tale" in the October Shipmate triggered a few Dusty memories from Henry Holt. Here are two: "A real victory was beating the rap one time for being put on report for my section being out of step. I noted that Dusty was up by the chapel, near the bandstand, and my section was down by the seawall. I claimed that the distance and the speed of sound made what I heard not what he heard. I think I had just leamed the term, 'Sea Lawyer.' The last encounter was after a dance and I was reluming to sign-in. As you well remember, the clocks were all on a master in the main office, including the tower clock in Mahan Hall. As I passed by I heard the arming of the clock bell, that I knew happened one minute before the hour and half-hour ringing, so I really put on great speed. As I signed in.

Dusty came over and said, 'Nice sprint, Mr. Holt.' He knew my name by then."

Note of Passing B o b Sheehan mformed us that his wife, Sue, died unexpectedly on 2 November. Our deepest condolences to Bob and his family.

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October Class Luncheon The Holiday Inn on First Street in Alexandria was the site for the 8 October Class luncheon. OUie Shearer captiires participants in two shots. Ffrst photo, left to right, front: Lee Wood, Fitz Woodrow, Will Croom, Ralph Chidley; back: Bill Shipmate, January-February 2004

Annual Membership: 16% Life Membership: 43%

Pres: LCDR Dennis Sullivan, USN (Ret.) Sec'y; CAPT Thomas G. Kiefaber, USN (Ret) 11814 Triple Crown Rd., Reston, VA 20191 h; 703-758-1077; e: KIEF55@aol.com Class web site; http//www.usna.com/classes/1955 The Class executive committee met on 16 October to review current and planned activities.

Items discussed were: financial status and major expenditures; Washington, DC, area social schedule; "Link in the Chain" program, and

future events with the Class of 2005; progress on our 50 Year Book; John Paul Jones Crypt and Stadium Arch projects, and the 50th Reunion.

Most time was spent on discussing the reunion, which takes place over the weekend of 10-11 September 2005. This reunion will be similar to those in the pastâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with a few major changes: the memorial service will be on Friday moming instead of Sunday to avoid a conflict with travel plans; we will have a formal ceremony on Friday to present our Class gifts to the Academy.

We will have a reception in the new soccer facility, which Bill Anders was instmmental in planning, establishing, and funding. Our formal dinner dance will be held in Alumni Hall. Plans should be complete in the fall of 2004 and we should have a letter out to all in that time frame.

We will appreciate any input or comments from Classmatesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;just email to any of your Class officers. In the meantime, you can help by spreading the word to Classmates who do not get Shipmate.

Ray Hines writes: As Class vice president, I was invited to attend my second Class presidents meeting held twice a year in Annapolis. I found the meeting to be informative and reflective of the interests of all Classes. Inputs had been solicited in advance and hammered out during an earlier meeting. The Superintendent gave a very informative presentation regarding the direction of the Academy and he spent considerable time addressing the damage incurred as a result of the hurricane that included a 7.5 foot storm surge throughout the Academy grounds and into various buildings. A total of $68 million is being requested from Congress to provide repairs to electrical systems and heating plants.

New thrusts are ongoing to improve the facilities at the Academy. The Superintendent indicated that he was focusing on improving the Crowm Sailing Center and the training received

by Midshipman in the art of sailing. The stadium improvements were discussed, as were the Superintendent's plans to improve the condition of the rifle range, which was stated to be unchanged for the past 50 years or more.

Parking garages are needed and may be constructed outside the grounds in conjunction with private funding. He informed that the incoming Class of 2007 had an average SAT score of 1,315 out of 1,600 and some had perfect scores. Eighty percent had graduated in the top 20% of their high school class. The fund raising campaign was discussed, as was the need to improve membership of various Classes in the Alumni Association. Our Class certainly falls into the group where increased membership is desired. We are ciurently at 58%. While many different areas were discussed during this meeting, I have attempted to bring up those that had interest to me and hopefully to the entire Class. Should anyone have any further questions, feel free to contact Denny Sullivan or myself.

The Class 50th Anniversary Gift Project to refurbish the Crypt of John Paul Jones has been started, and we expect to complete it prior to the centennial of the retum of Jones's remains to the U.S. at the Naval Academy. Thanks to your contributions to date, we have about two thirds of the total amount of funds estimated to be required. The design work for environmental controls and lighting is now completed, and we hope to begin work in the next few weeks.

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able to begin work on the sarcophagus marble and bronze metalwork, and removal of accumulations of dirt and wax. In the final phases, we expect to perform repairs to the other stonework, marble, and metals in the crypt, and, assuming contributions support it, make improvements to the artifact display cabinets. Other related activities are underway to help the public better understand Jones's importance and the value of the contribution being made to the Naval Academy by our Class. We have begun an effort led by Dick Peterson, Steve Ruth, Tom Davis, and Tom Mclsaac to see whether we might be able to produce a short video or other effective educational device that could be used to make clear to visitors why the Navy honors John Paul Jones, and why the Congress caused the crypt to be completed. Whatever we produce would be presented in a space near (not in) the crypt, or in the USNA museum. From the foregoing, you can see that we have not yet decided how to explain the crypt to visitors. Can you give us some help out of yoiu" own experience? There are a lot of possibilities and I encourage you to send suggestions to Dick Peterson (dickpete® erols.com) based on your own knowledge and experiences. Should there be a video of the type seen in many museums? Should it be something particularly attractive to kids? Should we aim for some kind of multimedia display? Please give us your ideas even if you feel they may be too futuristic or exotic for the purpose, and if possible, include a sample or web site or some kind of documentation for what you have in mind. Also, John Camp (jrswcamp@aol.com) is putting together a public relations plan to be executed in such a way as to draw public attention to the centennial of Jones's retum and the project being funded by the Class of 1955. He will be looking for volunteers to help him do this, so contact him directiy if you can help. In a previous article, we mentioned our purchase of an outstanding model of BONHOMME RICHARD

and John Ganey's help in evaluating it for us.

The model has been delivered and is being displayed in the USNA museum pending completion of the work in the crypt. You can be proud of the splendid gift we are preparing to give to the Naval Academy. Both the Superintendent, VADM Rodney Rempt '66, and the President and CEO of the Alumni Association and Foundation George Watt '73, have been publicly complimentary of the Class of 1955's undertaking as an example of the kind of projects that are valued at the Naval Academy.

Hartley Holte and his team are most pleased by the terrific response to the 50 Year Book committee letter requesting bios, photos, stories, and data. Kent Dnmunond is doing an excellent job of assembling and editing the info received so far, but don't let the time delay keep you from sending in your material—we can still take it. The team has received many unique and wonderful "stories" which they hope to incorporate as much as possible into the text. Please contact Hartley (hartleyholte@hotmail.com) with any questions or comments.

Taps It is with deep sadness that I pass on notification of the death of James M. Conway (22) on 21 November in Newport, RI, after a long bout

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'55: The magnificent foursome with cancer. Jim retired from the Navy in 1985 after a very successfiil career in submarines. He was active in the Newport community, including serving as USNA AA Chapter president. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Anita, and their sons and daughters. Anita can be contacted at: 50 AyrauU St., Newport, RI 02840; 401-847-5039. Richard "Dick" Mieldazis (19) died on 30 September after a 12 year battle with prostate cancer. Dick was a naval aviator and retired from the Navy in 1978. He lived in the Lake Tahoe area, participating in conservation activities and indulging in his lifelong interest in vintage cars.

Marsh Slayton writes: I had the pleasure of attending the commissioning ceremony for CHAFEE (DDG-90) on

18 October at the Naval Station at Newport, RI. There were over 5,000 in attendance! The very proud father of the ship's commanding officer was our Classmate, John Ailes. I had a chance to chat with John briefly following the ceremony. However, he was in charge of keeping track of his grandchildren at a very overcrowded reception, which resulted in our visit being cut too short! This was a very proud day, especially for John, but also for the Navy.

CHAFEE will be homeported in Hawaii.

Walsh Conmy with Bill Anders From Walsh Conmy: I've had the pleasure of watching Bill Anders race around the pylons at the Reno Air Races for a number of years at close to 500 miles per hour usually below 200 feet in a Bearcat or some other super powered vintage aircraft. This year Bill was going a litde slower in his P-51 Mustang apOy named VAL-HALLA. He made a number of slow passes over the field with an A-10 very close on his starboard quarter—huge plane in relation to the P-51. The A-10 had just shown it's dramatic maneuverability but Bill told me he was just a bit uneasy with that monster blocking out the sun. Bill was advertising his Heritage Aircraft Museum in the state of Washington and getting the feel of what his

two sons do—fly A-10s and as one son did— get the first tank kill in Iraq. Shirley and I had a pleasant chat with Bill and his museum director took some photos, one of which I have included. Please note the "55" trick with the hands as engineered by Bill at the last second.

The golf season ended in the Washington Metro area with a quiet thud as only four golfers showed up for the September match in Annapolis hosted by Hartley Holte. The accompanying photo shows these most outstanding stalwarts as they prepare to brave the woods and moors of the Annapolis Golf Course. From left to right. Hartley, John Adams, Joe Chmelik, and Dick Morgan.

After their comments about the rigors of the course, Ray Hine had to find out for himself.

With John Adams in tow and Hartley again hosting, Ray found the course to be truly formidable and deserving of critical acclaim. At one point, John Adams was seen with his cane in hand, golf clubs across his back, straggling down the 18th fairway as his golf cart had given out (as did the patience of all).

Potpourri Robin Pirie points out that our Classmate, Fred McLaren, was featured in the 6 October issue of Newsweek regarding deep-sea exploration. "He has seen more of the seas in 71 years than the entire human race had seen before he was bom."

Hal Guffey with Carol and Alex Aronis A snapshot was received showing Hal Guffey with Carol and Alex Aronis. In early October, Ray Hine went on a ten-day cruise out of Boston to visit the Canadian Maritimes. As part of this trip, he pulled into Halifax shortly after a devastating hurricane had hit the city. He managed to find the pub wherein he had done some personal damage to his body many decades prior, and while there, at O'Keefe's, managed to inform the waiter that it had been 50 years ago since he had last visited Halifax. The waiter promptly informed him, in retum, that the last hurricane that had gone through Halifax causing any Shipmate, January-February 2004

Class Executive Committee Co-Chairmen; CAPT Douglass R Hayman, USN (Ret) (11) Col George Mushaiko, 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

the Pentagon was hit. It has 184 benches, organized and relatively sized in a timeline from the youngest—3-years-old to the oldest— 71-years-old. The memorial will be built with all private funding—individual and corporate estimated at $20,000,000, which includes maintenance and upkeep. Ted made a donation from our Washington Chapter account as did several of us who attended. Ken personally conducted a Pentagon Renovation-Memorial tour for some of us the next week. We had a capacity crowd of over 64, including a large number of wives and members of the Class of 1959 for this joint luncheon with our Plebes.

Fourteen Classmates signed up for our annual Edward A. Sechrest (4) Memorial Golf Toumament which coincides with the Annual USNA Golf Toumament, that took place this year on Thursday, 21 October, in Annapolis, viz., Bud Alexander (01) (all the way from Florida), Sam Armstrong (6), "Boom" Cannon (4) (up from Virginia Beach), Pete Fitzwilliam (13), Rod Flannery (4), Jerry Green (02), Law Groner (01), John Kirkpatrick (02), Leo Koerkenmeier (18), Ted Lewin (4), Frank McMulIen (11), (down from Pennsylvania), Ernie Scheyder (14), and Perry Stone (17), up from Williamsburg.

Leo Keorkenmeler won the toumament with a net 70, followed closely by Jerry Green and Boom Cannon with a net 71 and 72 respectively. Our Class had more representatives than any other Class and in fact in the ensuing rafne(s) after the toumament, out of the 15 or so prizes raffled off, our Classmates won six with Boom Cannon, Rod Flannery, Law Groner, Bud Alexander and Jerry Green winning once, and Don Lindquist twice.

On Friday, a much nicer golf day, our Classmates had another successful day in the 25th Annual Alumni Championship Toumament. Perry Stone came in as mnner up handicap flight, Bud Alexander was also mnner up in his flight and Jerry Green was the net champion in his in his flight. To top it off, Perry won one of the big raffle prizes.

Army-Navy Week in Washington (and Philadelphia)

The following was submitted by George Mushaiko (15) for our first luncheon of the new season held on 11 September at the Ft. Myers Officers Club: To commemorate the date, the second anniversary of 9/11, we were fortunate to have as our speaker Deputy Program Manager, Ken Catlow, of the Pentagon Renovation Project.

Ken gave us a tremendous review of the Pentagon Renovation Project and the Pentagon Memorial to the victims of the Pentagon 9/11 attack. Very impressive were his remarks on the dedication of the construction workers, who came to Washington from all over, to finish the Pentagon renovation in time for the first anniversary of the attack. The second part of his talk covered the Pentagon Memorial design, which covers 1.9 acres located where

George Mushaiko provided the following input on some of the Army-Navy functions: The first function was on Wednesday, 3 December, at the Boiling AFB Officers Club— the annual luncheon co-sponsored by the Washington Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association and the West Point Society of Washington. Speakers included the SecNav, Under Secretary of the Army, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, Vice CNO, Commandant of Cadets, USNA Commandant, and former Army and Navy football players—all joined by the Navy and Army Cheerleaders. A total of about 170 were in attendance.

The second function was on Thursday, 4 December, at the Fort Meyer Officers Club— the annual joint Class of 1956 USNA and USMA luncheon. Fred Lippert brought along

'55: Rav Hine and the Sturtzes with 2005

'55: The Holtes and Westbrooks with 2005 damage was exactiy 50 years ago. Makes one wonder if there is any connection to that memorable visit dtuing our Second Class Year. Two other photos are left over from the Class of 2005 Commitment Dinner The Washington, DC, social calendar for 2004 shapes up as follows (subject to change; put in your personal planner): 14 January—Luncheon, Portofino; 30— USNA/Army basketball game, potluck at Ted Parker's following.

February TBD—VSNA Football Banquet, reservations required; II—Luncheon, Portofino; 27—USNA Glee Club "Pajama Game," Bill Kennington hosted dinner at O'Club; 2S—Dark Ages Party at ANCC, Denny Sullivan host 10 March—Luncheon, Portofino; TBD— CG-55 Award, Norfolk, Charlie Plumly host 14 April—Lunch at U.S. Supreme Court and tour, Tom Kiefaber host; 20—Golf TBD 12 May—No. Neck Luncheon, Pope's Head Plantation, Bob Fountain host; iS—Golf TBD 9 June—Luncheon with ladies, Portofino; i5—Golf TBD 19 July—Golf TBD; TBD—Crab Party at Saunders' 77 August—Golf TBD 8 September—Navy football (Duke); 21— Golf TBD; 25—Navy football (Vanderbilt), TBD—Outer Banks luncheon, Paul Sutherland host 13 October—Luncheon, Portofino; 16— Navy football (Notre Dame) (Meadowlands); 79—Golf, Hidden Creek CC, Ray Hine host; 25-Navy football (Rice); 50—Navy football (Delaware) 10 November—^Luncheon, Portofino; 20— Navy football (Rutgers) 4 December—Navy football (Army) (Philadelphia); 8—Luncheon with ladies, Portofino; TBD—Navy football bowl game

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'56: Edward A. Sechrest Memorial Golf Toumament participants, Annapolis, 21 October Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

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his 12-member band from Bethesda which played before the lunch and afterwards and led the sing along of Navy and Army fight songs, ending with the Army and Navy alma maters.

Duane Heisinger delivered a very interesting, profound, and touching talk about his search for information on his father who was captured by the Japanese in the Philippines early in World War Il-all of which is covered in his book. Father Found. Casey also had his panoramics (Naval Academy, West Point, Air Force Academy, and Grand Tetons) on display for sale as a Class project. If you are interested, email Casey for an order form. He will post the panoramic on the Class web site for you all to review. We had over 100 in attendance, more than 75 USNA, 13 USMA, and 12 in the Fred Lippert Million Dollar Band.

The third function was the pre-game tailgate in the Wachovia Center adjacent to the stadium in Philadelphia with good Philly food and entertainment by the combined Pipe and Dmm units and dancers from Navy and Army, and a DJ playing Army and Navy songs. Hundreds were in attendance.

The fourth was, of course, the game. Jean and Law Groner (01), Beth and Sam Armstrong (06), Chip Honsinger (04), Joan and Mike McBride (06), Ken Costilow (07), Barbara and George Mushaiko (15), Rod Flannery (4) and his date Anita, and Neil Donovan (21) attended. I'm sure I missed someone as I hid inside the club lounge area for most of the game to escape from the cold.

For those who did not or could not make it to Philadelphia, Nancy and Pete Bennett (13) had an Army-Navy game party. It was a snowy day but approximately 50 Classmates, wives, and guests attended and cheered Navy on to victory.

William Harland Black (1) I have included some correspondence below between Doug Hayman (11) and Ronald Widner (1) concerning Bill and his recent death.

From Doug to Ron; Thank you for the complete reply which has resolved the immediate question. To the best of my knowledge, nothing was ever published in Shipmate about Bill's death beyond the date and place in the "Last Call" page. I will forward this to David Swanson for inclusion in the Class column. There it should be of interest to our Classmates and will be a permanent record to which one may always refer back.

From Ron to Doug: Bill Black was my roommate for our final three years at USNA. We remained in close touch until his demise. I'm sure your records reflect that both of us opted for USAF upon graduation.

I can't remember what year it happened but his wife, Mary, wrote me that he was "rearended" in a traffic accident. His death was due to whiplash and severe head injuries. I remember 1 had talked to you some years ago about the fact that of the three of us who were roommates from Youngster Year to graduation, I am the only survivor. I had also mentioned to you that no cause of death was ever made public for Bob Morris. You said you would find out and get back to me. You did follow up and replied to me that no cause of death was listed, or at least you could not find one. I'll tell you this about Bob. First of all, I knew him in grammar school in Drexel Hill, PA, during World War II. His father was a Naval Officer in the CEC. By the time I ran into Bob at USNA his dad was a captain. Bob was not a good engineering student. He had to memorize everything and was good at plugging formulas, but he had no basic 82

understanding of why the formulas worked.

Bill Black on die other hand was a genius. He had such a grasp of algebra and calculus that he never had to memorize anything. He spent almost all of every study hour writing letters to his sweetheart, Mary, in Wisconsin whom he married upon graduation. He could breeze through all the literature and history reading assignments in a fourth of the time that Bob and 1 needed. The math took less time. I don't remember what his Class standing was, but it was pretty high. He was in the star category. I communicated with Mary for many years after Bill's death, but alas we lost contact after time.

Possibly she remarried, but I was never informed of such an event. I never met Bob's wife, but I understand that they had two children together. I could say a lot more about the two of them, but suffice it to say the world lost two fine citizens at their passing. Feel free to publish any or all of these remarks in Shipmate.

There are perhaps many who are unaware of the passing of these two men unless they happened to catch their obituaries in Shipmate.

At our DC area luncheon on 30 October, some Classmates asked for the URL of the web site that Bob Keller is developing for the Class of 1956. The site is now active through www.usna.com/Classes/1956.

Report on the Third Mini-Reunion In Nashville, on 9, 10, and 11 October and the Vanderbilt game. Back home with only splendid memories of a grand time in Music City, USA. Had about 50 in attendance. All seemed to enjoy the whole affairâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Grand Ole Opry, Andrew Jackson Riverboat cruise with top-flight entertainment, tailgate with the D&B Corps and cheerleaders, the game, and great tours and camaraderie. Nick Nicholson (with Ruth's help as well) did a first class job (at least five-striper level) of organizing it.

2004 Mini-Reunion The Executive Committee met on 19 November as scheduled, with the 2004 Mini-Reunion one of the agenda items. We discussed in detail each of the candidate venuesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;San Diego and Seattle. The choice was between San Diego fixed on 2-5 December and Seattle with the dates open. The sense and vote of the Committee was heavily in favor of Seattle as the December dates for San Diego made it less attractive.

We do appreciate the San Diego group's offer to host the 2004 Mini-Reunion and hope we can work out something for later reunions.

Carol and Alex Morris celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a trip to Italy this October Along with several other long-time friends, they rented a restored Tuscan villa and toured interesting towns such as Florence and Sienna. They also visited Pompeii, Sorrento, and Capri before returning.

I am repeating the craise announcement in case there are Classmates who want to go but haven't signed up yet.

Valentines Day Caribbean Cruise If you haven't yet signed up for this four-day Valentines Day cruise, call Judy at: 800333-2359 or 888-333-8997. Pete Peterson arranged this neat event leaving Port Canaveral, FL on 13 February, with port calls in Nassau and Coco Bay, and returning on 16 Febraary. This is a great opportunity for four days of fun and for those who have never cruised. Pete has over 50 signed up as of early July.

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Pres; CAPT David S. Cooper, USN (Ret) Corr Sec'y; CAPT EN. 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 Word reaches us from the faithful folks at the Alumni Association that Billy Lee Walker died in Indianapolis on 5 April 2003. Billy, a member of the Ninth Company who left us Plebe Year, subsequently graduated from Indiana State Teachers College and Purdue University and was a retired high school educator, having served as the assistant principal at North Central High School for 27 years. Tommy Sims is coordinating the input for "Last Call."

Man, it has been so long since I limbered this chisel that the old joints have seized up a bit.

First I have to remember to say thanks again to my old buddy. Bill Boom, who leapt into the breach last fall and generated our column for October-November That kindness permitted the regular assembler to march off on a great expedition to the north without the bother of trying to file from the road. Many thanks again, Mr. Vice President, for yet another scintillating contribution to our permanent record.

As you are doubtless aware, the cost to confirm that we really do think Class News is the pivotal feature in this magazine has cost us two issues in the ' 0 3 - ' 0 4 publication schedule.

That's what precipitated doubling up the last issue and will force May and June into a single wrapper as well. This reality ends up being a double-edged sword for the scribe; we've got so much stuff in the mailbag that it will require a bit of editing to get all the tales told in the space allowed. Sorry, there will also be a few contributions bow-waved into March. Anyway, take a long swig and steel yourself for the hot dope.

The first input this time around comes with a September photo forwarded by George "Love from Coronado" Lanman and shows Valerie Cox Gibbons in her condo overlooking the San Diego skyline with a few local '57 "Coronadans" (George's word). The occasion was a get-together to greet Diane and Windy Lueker who were passing through en route to his 50th high school reunion in Riverside.

Captured with the high speed lens required for Coronadans are left to right are George, Jeff Dennis, Valerie, Jim Beatty, and Windy.

Valerie and the boys Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

"57: Central Coasters and visitors The next batter, Steve Bond of Lompoc (rhymes with "joke"), will be interested to know that our agent at Shipmate reports the availability of a new program in use there that will enhance digital photos, apparentiy adding dots to get the thin files up to publication fidelity.

Good photos (300 dpi and better) will still look better but the lesser variety will be rendered acceptable to the composing system—a technique Gene Larson suggested last summer A good example of the limits of the fix is George's photo (previous page), which could only be bumped up to single column quality.

Steve's note says; Bobbye and Dick Meaux are members of the USNA AA RV Chapter who motored from Lafayette, LA, to the Bay Area for a submarine reunion, then down through Big Sur where they joined the rest of the RVers for the Come Around in Santa Barbara County. On 21 September the Meauxs, Mary and Bob Christenson, and Teeny and I gathered at the Christenson's in San Luis Obispo. Dick and Bob were submariners so I didn't understand many of their tales, which covered fascinating subjects such as sanitary tanks.

Brad Parkinson and Ted Olmstead and their brides had hoped to join us but had previous commitments.

Just another word or two about digital photography: As you can see from Steve's shot above which was transmitted by email complete with names, knowing something about the technology will give you a leg up. Steve knows. But if you're in doubt about the quality of any photo you want to share with your mates the chances are that we can make it work if we have a print.

Rather than taking a chance on having three companies and the band squeezed into a single column, send me a print whether the photo is a digital or film product.

Arizona Dave Isquith checked in next: During the last week of September, Clare and I ventured out of the warmth of Sedona's Red Rock Country for a week's visit with Martha and Norman Kail in their new home in the crispy climate of the White Mountain region of New Hampshire. Their home is not only beautiful but rather large: six bedrooms, six and a half baths, two studies/offices, and an assortment of other rooms. Actually, it would do very well for a Tenth Company party which Norman and Martha would love, so get your bid in early for the best bedroom.

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While there, our hosts drove us throughout the area—the house is within an easy walk of the beautiful town of N. Conway (and its outlets)—and popped into Maine to attend the huge State Fair. 1 have never seen such large oxen. Their mmps, which you would not want to be close to, were at least six feet high!

Something like looking through the center of a tire hung from tree. {Sec'y note: The imagery here will only be understood to those who've done a few tours in NavSea.) While "inland" we found a nice little restaurant where Clare was able to satisfy her passion for lobster with a three bug lunch, each better than a pound.

In addition to Martha's super culinary skills—no way to avoid gaining a few poimds at her table—we especially enjoyed their twomartini cocktail hour routine before dinner.

Clare and I were dehghted to find Norman and Martha in good health and enjoying their new home, but disappointed that the black bear that periodically snoops around their property was "off duty" during our visit.

The Isquiths and the Kails Then we heard from Ray Fazzio with the following report: While Jeanie and I were in Seattle for a family celebration we had the opportunity to visit with Susan and Art Wright. We enjoyed seeing them and teaming about Art's achievements as a member of a four man rowing team.

The team won a gold medal in Vancouver and is on its way to Paris. It's amazing how someone our age could be in such great physical condition! After a great barbecue we went on a hike in Susan's beautiful and extensive garden.

To order your Class, Chapter or Parent Club specific merchandise, visit our web site at usna.com and . click on the icon that reads Alumni Store Or, contact Debbie Cohen, merchandising manager at 410-263-4448 ext 136.

Susan, Ray, Jeanie, and Art Later, while Jeanie and I were in Colorado for a family wedding, we had the opportunity to visit with Joan and Dick Toner in Colorado Springs. (The day after Navy's "upset" victory over the "other" academy.) After a scenic tour of the Garden of the Gods, Chef Extraordinaire, Dick Toner, prepared a gourmet dinner that rivaled any Michelin five star restaurant. We did a lot of reminiscing about former times and enjoyed their hospitality and friendship.

The Toners and the Fazzios Denny Sloan says he has never submitted anything to Shipmate previously; this is his first shot. I'm hoping he'll appoint himself a committee of one to keep us up to speed with the RVers: A recent "Come Around" (the term for a gafliering of the USNA Alunmi RV Chapter) near Watts Bar Dam in Tennessee found three from our Class in attendance: Malinda and Neil Bates, Bea and John Christensen, and Nancy and me. Neil had come up from Panama City, FL, John is a full-time RVer who was in the area, and we were en route home to Marietta, GA, from my 50th high school reunion in Northem Virginia. Attached is a picture (next page) of the group with Jim Bibb (who drove down from his shipboard residence near Knoxville for our dinner out). The weather was great and we had a grand time.

We were able to combine the swearing in of the Class of 2007 on 1 July with a trip to Baltimore for Nancy's 50th high school reunion. It was amusing to see how little those of us at the swearing-in could remember of our own swearing-in 50 years ago, such as where was it held, who administered the oath, etc. We stopped by the Academy on this trip north also, and it was a shock to see the buildings just three months later in the wake of Isabel! The recovery should keep lots of folks working for months!

You RVers come out and join us for fun, food, and camaraderie.

Future Come Arounds are scheduled for Key West (Febmary), Charleston (March), Fredericksburg, TX (April), and Hannibal, MO (May), to name a few. You would be hard pressed to do them all, but each is unique and enjoyable. Remember, antenna down, steps up.

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'57: L to r. sealed : Denny and Nancy Sloan Malinda and Neil Bates; 1 to r, standing: Jim Bibb, Bea and John Christensen wife (or significant other) on board, and keep it between the white lines!

After Gerry Anderson's ranning gun battle with the medics over the last year you will be particularly pleased to read about his adventures.

We never win contests! (Well, almost never.)

In the summer of 2001 we flew to Rome, business class, to take the inaugural cmise on

govemor, Linda Lingle—both good friends with Moloka'i connections. All in all, pretty amazing for people who never win anything.

Thank goodness for all that good nautical training at USNA.

the brand new ship SILVER WHISPER. And it

was all free. How we got there is an interesting story.

In 1999, having taken a couple of cmises on the existing two SILVER SEAS ships, we got an

announcement that they were building two new cmise ships to be launched in the new millennium and were having a contest to name the new ships that was limited to past guests on SILVER SEAS ships. To win, you had to select

both names. So we thought of some promising names and each evening would fax a few likely (we thought) name combinations to Silver Seas. Time passed, and Silver Seas announced the winner—a lady from Coimecticut who selected "Silver Shadow" and "Silver Mirage."

So we forgot about it and threw out all our name selections.

Then a few months later we got home from the office on a Friday to a phone message from BiU Smith, the president of Silver Seas, in Fort Lauderdale simply saying he would call us on Monday. Edie's curiosity got the best other and she called the Silver Seas headquarters fu-st thing Monday. It tumed out that Smith was in London, and everyone there was "so excited" but didn't want to tell why. Shefinallygot it out of them that they changed the winning names of the ships to "Silver Shadow" and "Silver Whisper," and Edie was the only winner.

Apparently there was some problem with the "Silver Mirage" name so they had to change it.

The result—a free cmise on the inaugural voyage of SILVER WHISPER. In addition to the six-

star inaugural voyage from Rome to London came with such perks as: a huge model of WHISPER, candy, champagne and crystal goblets, flowers, a silver Tiffany bracelet and—best of all—a chance to "hoot the hooter"—sounding of the ship's noon-time whistle.

Since then we have taken three additional cmises on Edie's ship—including a Pacific voyage that stopped in Hawaii giving us a chance to present official proclamations from Maui's newly elected mayor and Hawaii's new 84

Edie executes noon whistle duty with Gerry, the ship's captain and cruise director

And, as a one-time rider, let me suggest that if you somehow manage to qualify for a free boat ride, pick SILVER SEAS. Port Out, Starboard Home!

A month or two ago I got wind of this next business and knew you'd be interested in the details. After only a little nagging George Philipps coughed the following story. It'll make you proud.

I've been a private pilot with an instmment rating for the past eight years. Until recendy all of my flying had been in rentals, courtesy of the Quantico Flying Club, maintaining currency, proficiency and just having fun. This past April I purchased a single engine four seat Beechcraft Sierra and I fly out of Manassas, VA. Owning one's own airplane is great. One thing, it makes scheduling a lot easier, but I was still doing the same kind of flying as before. This summer I received an invitation to join Angel Flight East. They are a charitable organization that provides free air transportation to financially and medically needy people who cannot access or afford regular commercial transportation to and from health care.

Volunteer pilots provide this service on a non-emergency basis. Patients, who must be ambulatory, are referred by health care agencies and social workers throughout the eastem United States to Angel Flight who coordinates

requirements with volunteer pilots. I know that "Shorty" admonished us Plebe Year "never volunteer," but I did.

Accepting a mission requires transporting a patient either to their treatment facilities or back home. They may or may not be accompanied by a relative or friend. Most treatments take place at major medical centers generally located in large metropolitan areas. As one might imagine, I was apprehensive about flying in and out of commercial airports such as BWI and Raleigh/Durham. However, as it has tumed out, my initial angst at placing my small aircraft in the same airspace with commercial airliners was for naught. Much to my pleasant surprise and relief, air traffic confroUers, both in the air and on the ground go that extta mile for Angel Flights. I can't vouch for the fact that we get priority handling, but it seems that way.

My first trip was to the Raleigh/Durham airport to pick up a patient. Upon requesting taxi instmctions to the assigned departure mnway from ground control I was told "Sir, just turn left and follow the United MD-80," and then parenthetically, "watch out for jet blast." On another trip into BWI, my final routing to the airport was changed in the last minute to give me a straighter shot to the mnway.

Unfortunately, by the time I located the navigational aid on the chart that marked my tum, and began to tune the navigation receiver to its frequency, I had flown past it. This was immediately apparent to the controller, who said, "That's okay, sir, I will give you vectors to the mnway." I don't believe that a general aviation pilot absent the Angel cachet would get the same treatment at a major airport.

As of this writing, I have flown four missions. In each instance, they were cancer patients participating in clinical trials. On one such mission, I had flown to Pittsburgh in order to transport the patient to BWI. As fortune would have it, the weather tumed EFR, and I couldn't get back to Manassas because its ILS mnway was closed for repairs. Undaunted, I rented a car, drove home, and retumed the following day to retrieve the plane. On the most recent mission, I shared an air traffic controller with Air Force One. No, I did not have F-I5s on my wings signaling me to land immediately.

Formnately, my wife has been a real supporter of my flying from the very start. Since volunteering for Angel Flight she has become even more so, remarking that I have tumed a hobby into a humane venture.

Captain George

The bean counters have declined to provide us even one more word, no matter how deathless the prose or noble the cause. Fret not, I promise you more great Dark Ages reading, right here, next month. Carpe Diem. —FNH

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Pres; Lt Col Gordon M. Gerson, USAF (Ret) e; gordon.gerson® 1958.usna.com Sec'y; Col Warren S. WaUers, 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 snow is on the ground outside, and ChrisOnas carols are playing on the radio, so it must be time to prepare the Class column for the January-Febraary issue, which you are reading somewhere near the first of Febraary. The double issues of Shipmate have resulted in the November-December article being submitted last 22 September, and the next article (this one) being submitted in mid-December. That's a news gathering period of three mondis, during which; a major Class reunion was held; four Classmates and one widow are known to have passed away; nine games were played by the Navy football team; several '58 football gatherings were held for Army-Navy football; Classmates continued to travel; addresses were changed; and '58ers continued to pursue their life adventures and share them with the Class.

The bottom line is, there is more news than will fit into the word limit for the column, so if you don't see your submission, have patience, as it will Ukely end up in a later issue. Knowing that what you see in the column is already old news, it shouldn't hurt that some will contain really old news. Even historical news of Classmates is better than no news at all!

Let's begin with the sad news first, concerning the loss of Classmates during the past months.

On 19 August 2003, LCDR Gene Thomas McKenzie, USN (Ret.) (19) passed away in Memphis, TN. Funeral services were held in Lakeland, FL, on 24 August. No further details on his passing have been forthcoming. On 29 September 2003, Fred Gilbert Troutman (11) succumbed to ravages of lung cancer at St. George Island, FL. Gil had gone through flight training and flew A-4s during his initial obligation period, then resigned his commission to fly as a commercial pilot with Delta Airlines, from which he retired in 1996. His wife, Beverly, of 1712 Jasmine Way, St. George Island, FL 32328, survives him. It was announced during Reunion 45 that Don Desselle (9) had passed away on 24 October 2003 as a result of leukemia. The Desselles had planned to attend the reunion, but as his condition worsened, it became necessary to cancel. His wife, Eileen, of 869 Spanish Dr N., Longboat Key, FL 34228, survives him.

On 26 November 2003, David Crawford Anderson (22) died at his home in Bloomfield, CT. Dave served seven years in the Air Force, flying C-1333 and C-130 aircraft. He then resigned his commission and went to law school at the University of Virginia, after which he practiced law, specializing in the field of labor relations in the state of Connecticut. Services were held in Hartford, CT, on 13 December, followed by a private burial. His wife, Karen Anderson of 16 Biltmore Pk., Bloomfield, CT 06002, survives him. Although he did attend Reunion 45 one month eariier, on Thanksgiving Day Albert Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

'58: 15th Company, Reunion 45

Nevin Yost (1) died in a hospital as a result of pancreatic cancer Al was a naval aviator who flew helicopters in ASW operations. He was selected for postgraduate work at NPGS Monterey, where he received a master's degree in aeronautical engineering. After working in ASW program development, he resigned his commission in 1969 and worked in civiUan industry or for the FAA in his engineering capacity. He was an active member of the DC Metro Area Chapter of the Class, and his memorial service on 2 December at the Church of the Holy Comforter in Vienna, VA, was well attended by Classmates.

His wife, Barbara, of 21434 Plymouth PI., Ashbura, VA 20147, survives Al. Those they leave behind will miss all these Classmates. As biographies are provided, you will find them in the "Last Call" section of Shipmate.

The passing of the widow of our late Classmate, Tom Buell (12) also occurred during this period. On 1 November, Marilyn Buell passed away from cancer Memorial services for her were held at the Chapel of the Cross in Chapel Hill, NC, on 20 December Her daughter, Laura Purell of Hawaii, survives her.

The last weekend in October found some 401 Classmates and widows gathering, and with their spouses and guests, the number was hovering at 700 for the dinner dance. The attendee numbers by company were as follows: First— 17; Second—12; Third—20; Fourth—12; Fifth—6; Sixth—23; Seventh—19; Eighth—13; Ninth—19; 10th—24; 11th—9; 12th—17; 13th —13; 14th—18; 15th—10; 16th—10; 17th— 20; 18th—16; 19th—15; 20th—14; 21st—16; 22nd—12; 23rd—14; and 24th—22. Each Company was provided a disposable digital camera with 24 pictures to be taken, and during the weekend, those photos were snapped then turned into the Reunion Photography Committee. At a date this spring, the best of the photos will be assembled into a format that members of the Class can enjoy and will be made available to the Class. The column will show some random group shots as space permits. For example, the Sixth Company gathered at the Annapolis home of Teddy and Murray

Blank and provided a group shot on the stairway, while the 15th Company was holding its party at the home of Nona and Ralph Luce, and the 16th Company gathered in the Radisson hotel lobby, all as shown below.

Sixth Company, Reunion 45

16th Company, Reunion 45

Other companies had gatherings at various places, including the 12th Company, shown in their photo toasting the Marilyn and Tom Buell, just one week before Marilyn's passing.

12th Company toasts the Buells

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The reunion was a great success, and the efforts of the reunion committees were evident in the smooth operation of the reunion, the moving of all those people around Annapolis, and the hours of camaraderie shared by members of our Class. The voyage continues, and our bonds are still strong. We miss those who are no longer with us, and hold those present closely in our thoughts. On to the 50th!

Travelers during our extended news period included Mary and Tom Keifer (17), who went on down to Houston, TX, to see Navy play Rice.

They were able to stay with Virginia and Jim Hamrick (17), the two guys being '58 roommates. A USNA Alumni Association party was held on the battieship TEXAS, and during that event, the Keifers and theHanuicks got their photo taken with the Supe, VADM Rodney Rempt '66. (The Supe mentioned the popping up of the '58 flag everywhere he goes during his remarks to the assembled Class during the reunion!)

Paul Hemer (20), the traveling man missed Reunion 45 as he had previous plans to attend Norsk Hostfest, the largest Scandinavian festival in the U.S., in Minot, ND. On the way, he stopped in Fargo in late October for a visit with Otto Helweg (6), the dean of engineering at North Dakota State University. In the photo below are Paul, Virginia Helweg, and Otto.

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The Keifers, the Hamricks, and the Supe The flag also got to an exotic location, this time in the company of Norine and Dave Ault (10th). Shortly after the reunion, they left on a trip to Africa, where Norine had business and Dave joined in so that they could go into Uganda on a wildUfe adventure. They went on a two hour trek into the Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest, and were able to get as close as six feet to a family of sixteen gorillas while they ate, played, pounded their chests, and entertained the Aults. (This is somewhat a repetition of what took place at Reunion 45!) They later went on to the Queen Elizabeth National Park to mingle with elephants, lions, hippos, crocodiles, hyenas, zebras, and numerous antelopes and gazelles. This was their second wild life trip, having previously gone on safari in Kenya and Tanzania.

Norine and Dave Ault in Urganda

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Last October, Bev and Paul McLellan (6) were in Providence, RI, for a high school reunion, and Paul took the opportunity to get together with his Youngster Year roommates, Mike McLane (6) and Chet Grocki (6). Those stalwarts, along with their wives, all met in Seekonk, MA, for dinner and much good conversation. Old log-splinter photographer Mike took the opportunity to come up with a "then and now" photo, posing the roommates as close to the same positions they were in during Youngster Year. The results are below, McLane on the left, McLellan seated, and Grocki on the right.

Another roommate gathering was held at Lake Tahoe, NV when Connie and Bob Sauer (23) traveling from Bumsville, MN, to visit their son, Bob Sauer '83 and his wife, Eileen, in Rescue, CA, stopped by the lake for a visit with Carol and Roy Clason (23). In the photo you see these old roomies as they are today, still flashing their pearly whites. Roy is on the left. Bob on the right.

Roy Clason and Bob Sauer Reggie Vachon (14) is currendy serving as the president of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and attended the USMA Engineering Exposition at West Point last September. He found a fellow USNA Alumnus, Dave Hampton '74, who teaches engineering at the Point, to hold one end of the flag, and requisitioned a WooPoo cadet to hold the other end.

The result is a flag photo from within the heart of the evil empire. Reggie is the less-tall individual in the middle smiling at the accomplishment of this coup!

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Reggie Vachon at West Point Joyce and Glen Smiley (5) and their son, Boyd, traveled to Japan in September 2003 to visit friends. As Glen reports: We were ttaveling space available (our son works for United Airlines) and hoped that flights would not be too full on September 11th. We spent seven days visiting friends in Ichikawa (Tokyo), Atami (a coastal resort, noted for their mineral hot springs), Kyoto, Nara (Japan's oldest city), and Osaka. It was a new experience traveling on the Japanese "bullet train." The retum flight from Osaka was full, so we caught a flight to Honolulu, HI. We had a 12-hour layover there so I called Marilyn and Orv Kiehn (14) who live in Ko Olina, a half an hour west of Honolulu. Our son, Boyd had to get back, so he left that night. The next night's flights were full, so Joyce and I stayed for two more days! We had a wonderful time visiting with our good friends, the Kiehns, who used to live near us in Arvada, CO. A group of '58ers had an opportunity to get together in Coronado, CA, last October when Lynn and Tay Keith (19) from Kensington, MD, visited the area. In the resulting photo, one sees, left to right:/ranf row: Mary Ann Chappie, Lynn Keith, Adrienne McCullough, and Judy Massey; second row: Lance Massey (11), Mike Chappie (5), Marty McCullough (12), and Tay Keith.

McLane, McLellan, and Grocki

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'58 Trivia: Trivia answered Charlie Bowne (8) points out that the first executive officer at USNA was John Harmon Ward, later named Commandant. He was the first Union Navy officer to be killed during the Civil War, and of course. Ward Hall is named after him. Now, in old Navy history, what were "slops?" Nothing to do with food! Hasta Luego! â&#x20AC;&#x201D;WSW

59 "58ers in Coronado A significant honor was paid to Paul Polski (2), who was awarded a Service to America Medal at a banquet on 15 October in Washington, DC. Paul was awarded the Homeland Security medal for his work as a program director within the Transportation Security Administration as an SES. Paul's primary achievement was related as having spent 12 years heading an 80-person task force at a Federal Aviation Administration counter terrorism lab in Southem New Jersey that developed innovative products to detect concealed weapons before they can be brought onto commercial aircraft and other products that may allow planes to survive a terrorist attack. He was also featured in the December issue of Atlantic Monthly, where a lengthy article profiling each of the medal winners was published, including a full page on Paul. Congratulations on receiving this significant award go to this greater '58er!

From down in the Norfolk, VA area, Jerry Larson (18) sends in the following information on the Hampton Roads USNA '58 monthly luncheon. They meet on the first Thursday of each month (occasionally modified if conflict with a holiday, for example New Years Day), gathering about 11:30 a.m. and ordering and eating at noon. The location is the Cypress Point Country Club, 5340 Club Head Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23462; 757-490-6300. This is just off Haygood Road, between Independence Boulevard and Diamond Springs Road. If any of you are in the area on the first Thursday, you are invited to join them.

This hits the limit for this column, so next month, some golf photos, some address changes, more travel pictures, and further continuing adventures of '58ers on the voyage!

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Pres; VADM Francis R. Donovan, USN (Ret) Chairman Exec. Committee; CAPT Norbert H. Bednarek, USNR (Ret) e; nbednarek@comcast.net Exec. VP; Joe Flynn Admin. VP: CAPT Dan Truax, USN (Ret.) Exec. Sec'y; Bruce Nordwall Corp. Treasurer; Dave Osburn Sec'y; CAPT John A. Butterfield, USN (Ret) 509 Buckboard Ct., Richland, WA 99352 h; 509-371-1486; e:pbplus3@highsfream.net www.usna.com/classes/1959/usna59.html Here begins the first report for 2004, and the year of our 45th Reunion. So get a move on and make plans for the huge gathering in Annapolis, over the Labor Day Weekend, 3-5 September Quite a few folks will plan on getting in a day early, and/or staying until Tuesday, 7 September.

Every member of the Class of 1959 with a good snail mail address should have received the latest schedule, or you could email nbednarek@ comcast.net. Griff Hamilton (griff @griffhamilton. com) also lives in Annapolis (94 Shipwright St., 21401) and can send you a copy in the mail.

Now to info. The lead item is a great piece by Dave Sullivan, one of the Class Civil War buffs.

Thanks, Dave, for sharing with the Class.

Rod Johnston checked in with a photo and report about the Class of '56 (our Firsties) inviting '59 to join them at their monthly luncheon at Ft. Myer O'Club. I hope the photo can be printed, showing the 24th Company togethemess of '56 and '59, with Barry Casey on the left, Dan Garges '56, Don Sacarob '56, John Bauman '56, Ralph Schwartz '56, Greg Nolan '59 (almost hidden), and Dave Debus '56. Other '59ers attending were Norm Bednarek, Bruce Nordwall, and Dick Robinson. Rod had not seen "Firsties" from his old 24th Company

(other than Ralph) for 47 years, and they could have spent the rest of the day getting caught up on old times.

Norm Bednarek attended a Council of Presidents Meeting recently (Norm representing '59 as chairman. Class of '59 executive committee). Norm said it was the most informative one he has attended. Some info will be in Shipmate as George Watt '73 and VADM Rodney Rempt '66 make reports. Our Alumni magazine will retum to ten issues per year/go to the web site for current info about Academy and Alumni Association activities. Membership is increasing, and you may want to help recrait parents and others to become Associate Members.

Classes shared their experiences with fundraising for Class Projects. I know that our leaders in '59 fundraising hope we can light a fire and make our goal for the Columbarium Project. If you want more details on the President's Meeting, please email Norm Bednarek.

Carol and Walt Wynn sent info on their fabulous trip to Russia and the Czech Republic. For details checkout their homepage: wwynnlÂŽ tampabay.rr.com. Or call the Wynns at 352-7461489 in Beverly Hills, FL. To check on a '59er who just got back in touch with the Class, Jim Lowe (jilowegscreaminet.com) in Washington: I retired from Weyerhauser Company after 23 years and am now my own person. My wife and I went to Europe in June...great time!

Lunch on the second level of the Eiffel Tower, saw the Queen's birthday parade, viewed Vienna's magnificent horses, ate lots of fish 'n chips, train and taxi everywhere, the trip of a Ufetime. Stopped in Baltimore for my mom's 90th birthday. My brother, Bob Lowe '60, and my cousin, Larry Riley '59, were both there along with a flock of family. I am planning on the 44th!

Another Washington guy, Pat Schnauffer, sent a letter and photo; excerpts follow: Fantastic summer in the great Northwest.

Making it super was the visit of Felicia and Bob Manly (up from Florida in their RV) and cmising the San Juans in our 24-foot Bayliner The Manly Team meet up regularly with other '59er RVers. The photo enclosed shows Felicia, Bob, Joni, and I aboard an appropriately named craft, RISE 'N SHINE. My Black Shoe Classmates would have died with laughter watching this old aviator frying to dock this boat with my "pork chop" roomie, Bob, manning the bowhne. We are just about to finish our home down in Arizona (Sun City Grand, about 20 minutes north of Luke AFB, handy for shopping). Hope to snowbird there, and spend the summer in the Seattie area with boat, and grandkids. See ya!

Felicia, Bob, Joni, and Pat '59: '56 and '59 luncheon at Ft. Myer O'Club Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

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Bill Edgerton visited us in Hawaii; did not think either of us would recognize one another after 44 years. Bill is the national commodore of the USCG Auxiliary Organization and was in Hawaii for meetings. Because of this responsibility he has a conflict and can not attend the 45th, but he promises to make the 50th. The photo shows us enjoying afrozenbanana goodie on our condo lanai overlooking the Pacific, across from Ala Moana Beach Park. We had time to drive Bill around a bit before drinks, dinner, and getting him to the airport. Next Hawaii visitors for us will be Marianne and Mike Hartman who arrive on a cmise in November. They only have nine hours in Honolulu but we intend to meet them pierside with a lava lava and coconuts bra, with appropriate leis! If they don't call us (808-596-7924) they will be in trouble! Mahalo and Aloha.

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Mike and Marianne Hartman

The Powers and the Hartmans

The Powers are always the most gracious hosts, so call when you may be passing through!

Well the Hartmans made it and after a crazy cell phone lash-up, "Where are you?...Behind the yellow bus...across the street...arrival terminal area"—two '59ers saw each other, Mike with a 40th Reunion hat on, and Phil with his 30th.

Quick tour of the area, lots of chatter, short shopping spree, and then they were back at sea.

We watched them sail from the lanai. Picmres attached, Mike and Marianne next to sign, then Phil and Valli. And one last Hawaii point of interest, John Collins was much in the news (and most likely was there on the big island) because he was the founder of the fronman Triathlon, celebrating its 25th year. Let us hear from you.. .get a report, big John!

I was at Navy homecoming in October to honcho the Homecoming Run. Many thanks to Dave Sullivan for all the help, and to all the Alumni and friends who shared in a fun ran, and who helped remember Willie. The Willie McCool Memorial Running of the Goats was a huge success, and deepest thanks to Kathy deCamara (events manager, Alumni Association), Carta Criste (coach, USNA womens track and field), and LT Yohance "Omar" Nelson (ProDev instractor, former Navy footballer, and now broadcaster), LT Mike Morgan (Midshipman activities officer), and Midshipmen members of the XC/T&F teams and other Mid ranners and volunteers. I can not tell you how good it feels to see old grads from the Class of '45 out there ranning, talking, sharing with other Classes, down to 2007 Plebes.

The bonds are strong, and ranners/walkers share an extra measure!

At homecoming I had the chance to spend time with my wonderful roommate, Milan Moncilovich, who flew in from his new digs in Arizona. He (the superb center) was hailed on the field at half-time as a member of the 1958 Cotton Bowl team. Second Companymate Tom Lukish (one of the Navy quarterbacks) was introduced as well down on the field and we got to cheer again for what was a super Navy team!

Milan "dragged" me (don't get the wrong impression; he just had an extra ticket) to the game and we loved cheering and reminiscing. At the '59er tailgate, here are some of the folks who attended (per my memory aided by good friend Marty Finerty) Ray Art, Norm Bednarek, Bob Beaton, John Bray, Jack Brons, Geof Cant, Jim Cartwright, Don Chomicz, Bill Clautice, Don Cooper, Charlie Dobbs, Frank Donovan, Art Emmerson, Joe Flynn, Patty Ford, Gerry Garbacz, Bill Garrett, Gary Geist, Jim Hardin, Hayden Leon, Ray Levan, Tom Lukish, Joe McGlinchey, Wayne Messner, Bob Michael, Milan Moncilovich, Bruce Nordwall, Frank Pipkin, Bob Reifsnyder, Dick Robinson, Jack Sherriffs, George Simmons, Gary Smith, Don Smith, Tim Tinsley, Dan Traax, Pete Van Nort, Buddy Welbom, and Jim Wilson. Many wives were there, of course, and Joanne Palmer attended (she an Annapolitan now, and season ticket holder). Many were, of course, bragging about grandkids (and like the Traax and Hardin, have every right...and they were to send photos)... but taking the honors, Joe McGlinchey who followed up discussion with an email and accompanying pictures.

John: Note that I lived in Richland, WA, twice in my youth. My father worked for Dupont in building the Hanford Plant (plutonium made for atomic bombs) as a mechanical engineer/supervisor The second time there I was in the seventh to ninth grades, going to Carmichael Jn High and Richland High

School. Great schools (still are!!)—and I played baseball and American Legion ball up and down the Yakima Valley, from Yakima, to Pasco, and east to Walla Walla. See photos (Ed's note: the photos could not be printed) of "Navy's future second baseman, or third, or shortstop"—Dylan McGlinchey and myself (Navy second baseman '57-'59). Note: Dylan is a real pistol, all boy! At 2.5-years he can already hit a baseball, hit a golf ball, dribble a basketball, and catch anything thrown at him— and work granddad into exhaustion! Second photo is the two of us at the Annapolis Harbor side of the Academy. Taken late aftemoon, with boats coming thm a maze of other boats, and Dylan saying as one boat would come in, "Watch it crash, granddad!" He probably thought they were '59ers bringing in a YP back in our First Class Year!

I will close with a thanks to George Simmons, who has always been one of the staunch, most enthusiastic Navy guys and faithful '59er: a short note and copy of the Trident Talk comment by you, which I thought was great. George. I had answered the question "What contributions can Alumni make to USNA and Midshipmen?" I said, "Talk to young people all over the country about a great opportunity to attend the Naval Academy, and leam to serve their country with honor and commitment."

Make it a great year! Rise 'n Shine. —^John Butterfield

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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 PL, 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; ht5);//www.usnacom/classes/1960/defaulthtm As you may have noticed, the number of Shipmate's has been cut. I hope I will be able to get all the info in, since we're getting a lot of great input from you guys. Some info mayrana little late, but I'll do my best to get it in.

A quick note: Whereas over 80% of USNA graduates are members of the Alumni Association, '60 has only 51% Life Members and 10% Annual Members, meaning less than two out of every three Classmates are members.

If you are not, or know someone who is not, already a member, please join us so we/you can be better connected to the rest of the Class and keep up to speed about what is going on with Classmates in and around Annapolis. To join, log onto the USNA web site at usna.com or call Ed or Bill, above.

The Class is currently sponsoring a Distinguished Speakers in National Security Affairs program paid for by tiie interest gained on monies already collected from those Classmates participating in the Class Chair fund drive. Recentiy, VADM Art Cebrowski, USN (Ret.), gave a presentation to Mids and faculty on the "Transformation of U.S. Armed Forces."

Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

ADM Cebrowski is the head of the DoD Transformation Office in the Pentagon. This was the second presentation in the series this academic year with several more to follow in the winter and spring.

How about Navy football this year? Both the new Athletic Director, Chet Gladchuck, and the new Head Coach, Paul Johnson, are infectiously exciting leaders, so it's no surprise to me that the Mids are equally excited. Look for better times ahead under these two leaders of the Navy football program.

Finally, we have recently lost Norm Magnussen (11) in Bremerton, WA, Dave Quinlan (24) in Alexandria, VA, and Dick Lavery (11) in Jacksonville, FL. From Gary CogdeU (7):

From Ed Mangan (20): First, let me thank all of you for the positive feedback after my recent heart attack. I always felt "it can't happen to me" so it was a real wake up call. But there appears to have been no permanent damage and I can now join the "Stent Club" with many of the rest of you.

Thanks again and I hope to see many of you at one of the fall football games or other events.

Shortly after getting underway from Seward, AK, I heard a voice from behind me. I tumed around and saw Dave Williams. He told me that Chuck Bingemer was also on the cruise.

None of us knew the others were on board. We had all just completed a land tour to Fairbanks, AK, and Denali National Park and were now on ISLAND PRINCESS from Seward, AK, to

Vancouver, BC. At lunch with our wives, we marveled at the likelihood of three Classmates from sister Companies (Seventh and Eighth) meeting so far from home. We all agreed that the sights at Denali National Park were fabulous and being pampered on ISLAND PRINCESS was the way to travel.

The CogdeUs, the Williams, and the Bingemers From Dusty Craver (24): I hope that things are well with you. Here are a couple of bits of information for Shipmate.

Charlie Cox (13) recentiy had a total hip replacement. During the past few years, he had experienced much difficulty with walking.

Charlie is still recovering in the hospital in Ventura, CA. Also, Lynda and I recentiy had the pleasure of attending a concert given by "Faulthne," a bluegrass group with Denny Vied (24) playing stand-up bass. This group is fantastic, and I recommend it to any in the San Francisco Bay area that likes this type of music. Hope things are well with you.

Al Arcuni (2) writes from DC: The Class group is active, but could use some additional support. The group recentiy included Al John Claman (3), Jim Hancock (16), Fred Jerding (5), Tom Paulsen (10), Bud Powers (21), Buz SoUberger (17), and Mike Willsey (24). Good to see newcomers Fred, Bud, Buz, and Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;hopefully we'll get some of our regulars back later in the year.

As you all can see by the last minute cancellations, unlike many other areas of die country, there's definitely a conflict with continuing careers in the Washington area. We'll continue to get together on the first Wednesday of each month so mark your calendar.

Ted and Xiao Ru An announcement from Ted Parsons (18); It's long overdue, but forthwith is a note to inform all that once again, love has triumphed over logic, and I willingly embraced the vocation of matrimony on 3 December 2002. It was amazingly simple. (In SERE we preached KISS) A drive to Las Vegas, NV. Six quarters in the parking meter. Fifty bucks for the license, ditto for the rather dignified civil ceremony. A kiss for luck and we're on our way.

That simple. Amazing! In less than an hour, one's life can be rnevocably changed. I firmly believe categorically for the better.

My bride is the former Xiao Ru Zhao of Dandong, China. (To save everyone the trouble of racing to his Naval Academy Atlas, Dandong is located just across the Yalu River from North Korea, where that historical river joins the Yellow Sea.) Dandong was the hub of Chinese supply going into North Korea during that particular conflict. Life is strange. We fight and kill our enemies, and later on we marry their women. It makes one wonder.

Xiao Ru is a rare find, and the luck that seems to have followed me throughout my life seems to be holding. One day at a time, take it as it comes, keep it simple stupid, seems to be the way it goes. Then a dump tuck plows into you at the comer of Western and Wilshire, in La La Land it's all over May as well give 'em hell in your time allotted before hand. One thinks, if you get married, you ought to be able to get a littie press in Shipmate.

I didn't get my usual photos because I was too busy listening to sea stories, when we hosted a small dinner party for Danny Musselman (5), Harris Sperling (7) and their ladies at my home in July. Suffice it to say, they are both living life to the fullest, and represent the finest of the Dynamic Class of '60.

Xiao Ru and I are looking forward to attending Homecoming Weekend this year for the 45th Reunion of the victorious 1958 Cotton Bowl football team. But that, of course, will be history by the time this is printed. I never seemed to be able to get things in on time. Best wishes. Beat Army\

From Norm Mims (10): It has been some time since I have written.

All I can blame it on is southem style laziness

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and our wanderlust tendencies! We spend a lot of time on the road in our "Gypsy Wagon," a 30-foot Sunnybrook travel frailer pulled by a Ford F350 diesel dooley 4x4! I encourage those RVers in the Class who are not members of the USNA RV Chapter to attend a Come Around! Our priorities are food, drink, stories, sightseeing, and sleep! I sometimes feel like the token Super '60 Rep., as there are few Classmates who are members. Even though one Super '60 counts for 100 '58ers and 200 '59ers, I could use some reinforcements!

Anyone interested in joining the RV Chapter can contact me or Jack Glaeser '59 (address is in the RV Chapter column of Shipmate).

This has been a very interesting year thus far.

Our oldest son, LTC Buzz Mims, retumed from deployment to Kuwait and Iraq in August and our youngest, POl Bill Mims, deployed aboard ENTERPRISE with his squadron VFA-86 in September. Buzz has a very different perspective on the war in fraq than that portrayed by our news media. Guess who I believe!

We have towed over 20,000 miles from Crystal River, FL, to Whidbey Island, WA, to Beaufort, SC, to Macon, GA, to Charleston, SC, thence to Eureka Springs, AR, and on to Tucson, AZ, College Station, TX, and Fairhope, AL, on the way home. In late August, Lynn and I traveled to Niagara Falls, NY, Vermont, and New Hampshire en route to a Come Around in Boothbay, ME. After that gathering, we went to Acadia National Park near Bar Harbor and to New London, CT, on the way home. I won't repeat the details of the Come Arounds as Classmates can read those in the RV Chapter column in Shipmate, and I encourage those interested to do so!

On our trips we visited with fellow 10th Company survivor, Casey Jones (10), and his bride, Janice; RADM Stan Bump '58 and wife, Ellie, in Sammamish, WA; former members of our church here who are stationed in Bangor, WA; and friends from my FRANK CABLE days in Connecticut. In March, Jane and Jerry Nelson (8) visited us here in BCings Bay. In late July, Stan and Ellie stayed with us while down here to attend the Trident Refit Facility change of command when his former aide, Joe McBrearty, assumed my former command. Our house here is known as the Mims BandB, and we do enjoy company when home! Until the next time!

Bob Osmon (17) writes: Paula and Rod Friedman (5), Sue and Paul Cooper (5), and I were so desperate for a Navy win over Air Force that we all agreed on the way up on the bus that we would make any sacrifice, endure any hardship, or meet any challenge as long as Navy won. Well, God held us to that premise. We enjoyed our leisurely trip up, saw one of the most exciting games I have personally seen in Navy football history, and was luxuriating in the aftermath of this wonderful victory when it came time for Peter to pay Paul. As we pulled off of Highway 95 to enjoy a leisurely dinner around Fredericksburg, the bus suddenly lost air pressure and the brakes froze up on us. While waiting for maintenance we endured a search for a dinner place. We finally stumbled on a Mexican restaurant that could take us. To make a long story short, the new bus finally showed up at midnight and I finally made it home about 1:30 a.m. Rod and Paul and their wives had another hour yet beyond that to Virginia Beach. But everyone stayed in pretty good humor and now we have yet another adventure to tell at tailgates.

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Rod added: Bill, thanks to Coop and a couple of exfra tickets, Paula and I got to join Paul Cooper (5) and his wife, Sue, to see Navy whip the Air force at FedEx field. We met Oz on the bus.

Here's a pictiue taken before the highway standing. Super '60... any where, anytime, any game! Paula and I had a great time and enjoyed the company and the game. We're ready to do it again.

Back in October a number of us got an email from an individual who identified himself only as USNAPATRIOT@aol.com. The missive was highly political, but apparentiy not sfrong enough to stand up to queries. Replies were not answered and the address quickly "went away." It is possible that someone picked up an address list from Class news, etc. In any event we're sorry that our Class database was misused and will work to keep it protected as best we can.

From Rod Friedmann (5):

Cooper, Fnedman, and Oz From CUff Shumann (2); I watched the end of the Navy-Air Force game from our motel in Wildwood. Now I feel more confident about Army. It will be nice to have the Commander's Trophy at Canoe U for a change. I've recently cleared up a problem with my spam blocker and hopefully important info will be able to get through. Glad so many were there at the Navy-Air Force game. P.S.— My quartet moved up only two places from last year, from 25th place to 23rd. This is not as bad as it sounds. We are 23rd out of approximately 250 quartets in our Mid-Atlantic District.

About 125 quartets competed this year of the existing 250.

The McCuskers and friends Jim McCusker (14) writes; Had a great time in Washington, DC. Arrived late Friday aftemoon, stayed at the Cosmos Club and had dinner at the Army-Navy club that evening with Barbara and Ron Hinkel (14), Barbara's girlfriend, Teresa Harris, and Jack and Gerry Simpson, Jack is the former director of the U.S. Secret Service, my law school (Portia Law) classmate. Great time.

Next day we (less Teresa, Jack, and Gerry) went to the Navy-Air Force Game in Landover, MD, a short ride on a fabulous metro system that shames our T. Navy, a 14-point underdog, won, of course. Back to Washington, where we left the Hinkels who took the metro to Vienna, end of line, and a short drive home. We ended up at a sports bar for dinner and the Red Sox game, left at the end of regular play to catch extra innings at the Cosmos Club bar. No ESPN so the game was over without my participation. Headed to Boston on Sunday by train.

Great trip. P.S.—Tom Moylan (22) was with me, as usual.

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We had a tumout of about 19...1otsa good laughs, sea stories, medical coverage discussions, baseball talk, and recognition of Frank Kay (8) by Skip Sweetser (6) as he approaches his 65th birthday tomorrow. He will become a member in good standing of the "Old Farts Club." Skip will provide the "official" count and synopsis of the event. Attendees included George VanHouten (24), Nick Stasko (1), Ed McCaskill (8), Jack Brockman (18), Rod Friedmann (5), Paul Cooper (5), Tom Meinicke (22), Ray Taylor (14), Joe Jaap (13), Bill Kee (9), Tom Wishart (22), Henry von Kolnitz (22), Bob Brenton (12), John Mendelis (14), Bob lanucci (16), Jim Eilertsen (21), Frank Kay (8) (birthday boy).

Bill Townsend (19), and Skip Sweetser (6).

From Bob Osmon (17); Well, gang, another sad, nostalgic moment is happening in the history of the U.S. Navy and for me personally. In this morning's paper, CANOPUS started her joumey to England from the James River Ghost Fleet to be scrapped.

When I was stationed aboard GEORGE WASHINGTON (SSBN-598) which was homeported in Holy Loch, Scotiand, from 1966-68, CANOPUS was my support tender The ship did a terrific job each time of getting us repaired and loaded for another two-month patrol.

Several of her COs became admirals. She was considered at that time to be the elite of submarine tenders. Most modem, most technically advanced. Now, like I feel sometimes, she is headed for the scrap heap. Another chapter passes in front of my eyes. Did any of you serve on CANOPUS? If so, I'll send you the photos and write up if you like. Go Navy!

From Mike Alford (1): A disease ate my home email address. The work one is good. I still live in Charleston, SC. I played golf week before last with Ed Szweda (1) and Jerry Cooper (13). Jeny and Ellie are building a house on Kiawah Island. Ed and Laura have lived on BCiawah for several years.

My best to all.

A short note from Frank Simpson (1); Thanks for the update on Jim Bower (1) and Mike Alford (1) regarding email. I gather Jim has now moved south for the "golden years."

Francine and I just came back from Houston and Navy-Rice game. A winning season is a possibility once more.

Mini Reunion in France—Thanks to the efforts of Joy and Dick Hamon 14 couples gathered in Paris on the moming of 16 October to commence a very memorable two-week sojourn ending with four days in Nice. The group included Gloria and Bob Antonio, Joanne and Bob Gamba, Joy and Dick Hamon, Joan and Jim Lippold, Suzanne and Ed Mangan, Fay and Jim McConnell, Nancy and John Michalski, Barbara and Ward O'Brien, Theresa and Hank Papa, Rebecca Fialk and Dick Pariseau, Karen and Grant Plummer, Anita and Bob Rohr, Darlene and Bob Steele, and Alice and Dan Affourtit, who was assigned to write this submission by the

Goatster (John M.). After four days in Paris we boarded the TGV high-speed train to Lyon to embark on MS RAVEL for a week on the Rhone River. We disembarked at Aries for a very pleasant ride to Nice, including a stop at Aixen-Provence for lunch and a walking tour.

Paris included all the usual tourist atfractions, but culminated each evening in a group dinner with entertainment by 2PO (Hank P.). The ttain ride was impressive for both its speed and smoothness while suffering through a repeat of 2PO's jokes. The riverboat trip was highlighted by several episodes. First was the "down four, doubled, and vulnerable" by Mr. IMP (Bob A.). Bob tried to blame it on Gloria, but she wasn't even on the ship at the time—shopping of course. Then there was the Glee Club performance on stage for the entire ship containing 14 of the worst voices ever assembled and led by the husband of Bayou Betsy (Mrs. McC) and accompanied on the piano by the "blonde bombshell" (Mrs. Jim L.)—how does she keep every hair in its exact place? Most evenings the bar was closed with a rendition of Navy Blue & Gold. Then there were the "Horse Races" emceed with the race call by 2P0 ('Enree P.) that had the entire ship rolling in the aisles. Mama Papa was constantly looking for a big scarf to hide under The big music night produced an invitation for "Fred Astaire" Pariseau to join the director in a Samba, during which Dick decided the music was for a Mambo and abandoned her on the dance floor.

He later demonsfrated his prowess with "significant other," Becky, and re-established his title as king. Becky received the very hard eamed stamp of approval from the 12 OAO's (original wives). Bob G. tried to dance long enough to get so sweaty and stinky that everyone would leave the entire dance floor to him and Joanne. Didn't work—Bob and Anita, Hank and Theresa, Jimmy and Maudrene, and Ed and Suzanne matched him sweat for sweat.

Not to be outdone by everyone else's shenanigans Ward O'B, gathered our attention with a need to be mshed to a hospital for a night of EKG's and testing. Tumed out he was just trying to get away from Barbara's snoring—they were small cabins! "General Grant" (Grant P.) was blamed (Karen claimed he was innocent but, the tmth was unimportant) for the "Super '60 flag that had replaced the flag of France on the hotel's flagpole. Hotel management had no sense of humor. Bob Steele would have been tossed into the river but for the saving graces of "Delightful Darlene, a.k.a. Lovely Linda."

This littie dog can still fit into his Plebe white works. Made a lot of us look really bad. After many days of touring the last night found a large group of us dining in an Italian joint Hank had found. He convinced the owner to serve the brandy in beer glasses. With too much to eat and way too much to drink (Joy suggested the water tasted a lot like Vodka) we found a way to agree to let the gracious "Fast Eddie M." pick up the bar bill. I understand the "boat" is for sale. Damn it was good to see him up and about! To say the least, it was a great trip!

Pictures next month.

From Ed Mangan (20): By copy of this note I hope that all of you have a very pleasant holiday. Suzanne and I are taking our boat south this week (I hope the weather cooperates), and will have a belated Thanksgiving with Bob Kowall (20), Jay Grafton (23), and their families. We will be away for about a month. If you are able to schedule something after that count us in, Shipmate, January-February 2004

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Pres: RADM Arlie Campbell, USN (Ret) Con. Secy; CAPT Roger Onorati, USN (Ret.) 1756 Point-No-Point Dn, Annapolis, MD 21401 h; 410-849-3812; w; 301-261-8862; f; 301-261-8669 e: rogeronorati@1961.usna.com or rtrogero@ comcast.net Webmaster Howard Wmlrce; wintTee@ 1%1 .usna.com web site; www.USNA61.org Happy New Year! Hope you had a great holiday and that Santa filled your stockings with lots of good "stuff!" This is the second double issue in a row and I have much to report and mucho photos, so I'll spare you my editorial blatherings ...but only this once! On to the nooze!

Our Prez, Arlie Campbell, recently posted a message on oiu web site. For those of you who haven't seen it yet, I reproduce it in part below.

Recentiy Bonnie and I attended the President's Circle Weekend at the Academy. It was really a well-done event. The grounds looked great although cleanup and repair from the Hurricane Isabel flood damage continues in some buildings. The Brigade looked better than I've ever seen them on the parade ground.

The new Superintendent is bringing a much needed breath of fresh air and many great things are on-going or in the works.

I attended a seminar on leadership education at the Academy and came away even more impressed than expected with the curriculum and approach. I also attended an admissions seminar and the trend toward getting more and better qualified applicants each year continues in a very positive direction.

The USNA Foundation hosted the members of the President's Circle in a most generous and hospitable way. It was a marvelous experience and about a dozen from the Class were in attendance. I wish many more of us could have been there.

As you may or may not know, our Class has always been in the vanguard of members of the Circle, and that brings me to the cmx of this message to you. Every year at these events, George Watt '73, the president and CEO of the Alumni Association and Foundation, announces the Class with the most members at the meeting of the Circle. Up until this year it was always '61. At the reception the night before the meeting he caught up with me at the bar and said that he needed to warn me that he would have to announce a new leader. He asked who I thought it might be. I thought maybe our Firsties from '58 may have done it and that would make us proud, but such was not the case. Tums out that '62 put on a very strong push and got 43 members this year. We were up to about 36 thanks to all of you. Of course, I did not let a challenge pass without response. / said to George that we would make a concerted effort to regain our rightful position at the top.

To be a member of the President's Circle an annual donation of $2,500 is required for every year of membership. This can be designated to our Class project or for any other on-going project at the Academy that the Foundation supports. It may also be designated as "unrestricted" which gives the Foundation leeway to assign the funds as they deem necessary. As always, I solicit your support for our project, but I support all forms of giving back to our school. I'm looking for at least ten new men to Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

step up to the plate and for all of our current members to renew their support. I don't know if this will be enough to put us back on top, but it will be a great start. Please consider joining us in the President's Circle and attending next year's weekend. I promise you won't be disappointed, will leam a lot, and will have a great time.

All the best and GIDW'61.

Cyberspace Nooze Len Wass '64 sends: My wife, Kathy, and I visited the Balkans on a tour in early September. Once again I was the '64er charged with caring for Bob Kelly who accompanied us on the trip with his wife, Ann, from the Black Sea to Budapest. Our riverboat tour on the Danube was cancelled because of a 170 year low water condition and we spent most of the trip on buses. While more uncomfortable living out of a suitcase, we did get to see more of the countries we visited: Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Hungary. The below picture shows the four of us, Kathy and I on the Buda side (left) and Bob and Anne on die Pest side (right), overlooking Budapest, one of the most beautiful cities anywhere. I've also enclosed a second picture of Bob Kelly in his now infamous "touring position." This particular shot was taken on a train going from Bucharest to the Black Sea. Obviously the Great Class of 1964 is still charged with looking after'61.

Bob Kelly catching flies Barbara Kuester: It's only five weeks now to the one-year mark of losing Arland (1 November). The girls and I are doing well. You might remember that our first grandchild was bom the day after Arland died. Madalyn is definitely the joy of my heart and the healing balm. I've attached a picture of Maddie and me and if time/space/interest permits, I'd like for it to be included in the Class of '61s column in Shipmate. I'd also like to say thanks to the Classmate for their kindnesses over the past year, and especially to Brenda and John Morris. A lot of years have gone by since I first met Ariand and the others from Seventh Company at a tea fight in Mem Hall but the great regard they had for Arland carries on and it's much appreciated.

Barbara Kuester and Maddie

Dan Schroeder: I know you all must have enjoyed the Air Force game. I had the good fortune to be riding a 777 back from Europe in the company of a B-I pilot so we had a couple beverages to toast the game and we did enter into a small wager, he with a lot of confidence. Ahhh youth! At any rate I am going to enjoy the dinner on him at the Tivoli next week!

Ned Kuhns; As you probably surmised from my recent emails, I successfully completed the 2,170 miles of the Appalachian Trail on a thm-hike.

Ken Craig and perhaps some other Classmates have hiked the frail in sections but I believe I may be the first to do it in a continuous trip.

Departed from Springer Mt. in Northeast Georgia on Sunday, 23 March 2003 and finished on Mt. Katahdin in Baxter State Park in Maine on Saturday, 6 September Twenty-four weeks with 138 hiking days at an average of 16 miles per day. Primarily hiked alone each day but did end up usually meeting people at the trail shelters each night. Lots of hikers on the trail in the early going in Georgia and North Carolina. Fewer as each mile passed by so that I only saw about 15 in Maine. Forced off the trail twice in North Carolina due to heavy snow. It rained almost every day from late April to mid-June then the mosquitoes came out in force from New Jersey to Maine. Had more rain in New Hampshire but Maine was just great. The entire New England area was very scenic. Someone was looking after me as I had to overcome one adversity after another Nancy and Vic Karcher let me dry out in their lovely home one particularly rainy June day in Southern Pennsylvania. AU in all, it was a great trip and a real adventure. Met many wonderful people and gained a lot of confidence in my outdoor skills. Sort of like a Plebe Summer since my weight went from 134 down to 116 pounds but now recovering some of that back.

If any other Classmates are thinking about such a trip, they are welcome to contact me.

Now to the luncheons. The Tidewater group met on 11 September at our usual Longbranch Saloon location with 11 Classmates attending including Marc Bruno, Arlie Campbell, Charlie Stewart, Ken Craig, Ned Kuhns, Buzz Needham, Ken Sydow, Jim Laster, Bob Graham, Kurt Rohdenburg, and Jim Noonan.

Arlie gave us a good update on the executive committee meetings and those on the Baltic Craise filled us in on the great trip. Also discussed an invitation from the Tidewater Class of 1960 group to get together for a joint activity.

We met again on 9 October at the T.K. Tripps restaurant in Virginia Beach. Had a good tumout with 15 Classmates attending including Marc Brano, Jim Joyner, Arlie Campbell, Charlie Stewart, Ken Craig, Ned Kuhns, Fred Lowack, Bob Glover, Tom McNicholas, Jim Laster, Bob Graham, Kurt Rohdenburg, Dave Timm, Cyd Driscoll, and Jim Noonan. A real highlight was 91

an asfronaut, a brain surgeon, and a super model in addition to a member of USNA 2025. It is wonderful to be grandparents'. Even better than everyone told us. Virg and I and our daughter, Kelly, who lives in Los Angeles, have been blessed since her birth to have been with Olivia and Scott and Tricia several times, here and in Bermuda. We will all be together again in Califomia the end of October, where Kelly has rented a beautifiil beach front house in Malibu.

It should be fiin to go trick-or-freating.

'61: Pidge, Bob Nichol. and the Rempts showing the flag

Kim and Virg Hill and OUvia

Hank Ochel: Witoessed, enjoyed, and savored a terrific Navy victory over Rice. Classmates that were present (that I know of) included Chris Nichols, Bob W. Smith, Arlie Campbell, Gary Chapel, and moi.

Ted Langworthy: Here's a picture of me, Amie Allen, and Gary Chapel at the November meeting of Austin Alumni Association. '61 still has the best "showing" of any Class. Go Navy!

Ted Langworthy, Araie Allen, and Gary Chapel in Austin

Raese "Suitcase" Simpson;

'61: San Diego sez we beai anny having Bob Glover join us. He's the civilian master of USNS OBSERVATION ISLAND (don't know the hull number) permanently deployed to WestPac. Bob had just taken her through an overhaul in Singapore and was now back in ConUS for a four month RandR. Lots of talk about the recent hurricane, which everyone fortunately survived with only minimal damage/discomfort. Arlie also updated us on his and Jerry Smith's recent visit with the new USNA leaders. If any Classmates are visiting Tidewater on the second Thursday of the month, we would like to have them join us. They can call me at 757-552-0292 for details.

Norm Pigeon: The above pix speaks for itself Bob Nichol and me "sunound" the Supe and his wife with the '61 flag at the Navy-Vandy tailgate. Let's see '58 top that! Soon after the picture, Stan Roman showed up. He was feeding his face somewhere and missed this mini-reunion of 92

'61. Not only a '61 reunion, but all I3th Company reunion!

Alas, having braved the cold in South Bend and watching a great Navy team fight the Irish, I decided to head for warmer climates. An invitation from a good friend, Giulio Perla and his wife, Carla, plus frequent flyer mile made for an inexpensive trip (except for presents for Ann) to Rome. A great place to visit this time of year! I also wanted to be the first to have our new flag displayed in front of the Coliseum!

Beat Armx\

Kim Hill: It was great to see you and Judy and sit with you a couple of weeks ago at the Foundation dinner. It's always such fun to see so many friends, and it was wonderful for us to see firsthand that the Naval Academy and downtown Annapolis have bounced back with such heart following the devastation caused by Isabel. I know the structural damage at the Naval Academy has a long way to go before it's fixed, but on the surface, it looked so much better than we expected after seeing the amazing pictures on the news and the Intemet.

Mother Nature has certainly been emotional this year. Thanks for looking at the many pictures of our first grandchild, Olivia Bennett Hill. She was bom on 16 Febmary 2003, in Hamilton, Bermuda, where Scott and Tricia reside. She is a beauty and our family has already assumed that she will be at a minimum,

Suitcase conquers the Roman Empire Ned Kuhns: The Tidewater Virginia group celebrated the Navy victory over Army at a festive gathering hosted by Peg and Bob Graham at their beautiful new retirement home on the Heron's Ridge golf course. All in all, a great party with delicious food/drinks. In the attached left/center Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

photo, left to right, are; Sharon Joyner, Karla Needham, Judy Laster, Marc Bruno, Herky Hardison, Ned Kuhns, Cyd Driscoll, and Kurt Rohdenburg. In the back row are Jim Joyner, Bob Graham, Buzz Needham, Tom McNicholas, Jim Laster, Laura Bruno, Peg Graham, Charlie Stewart, Breeze Stewart, and Gayle Hardison. Also present but departing before the photo was taken were Jay Decker, Faye and Dave Timm, and Gayle Greene (Bill's widow).

Jim Cavanaugh: Attached are some pics (previous page) taken at this years '61 Army-Navy game party held at the San Diego Yacht Club.

Seen and Heard Around Town I hterally almost ran into Art Rowe's car in mid-October in the parking lot of Annapolis mall. I pulled into an open space just as the car next to me pulled out then pulled in again. (This is not meant to be a dirty novel.) In the car with Art, were his bride, Linda, and Joan Evans. Art and Linda were up from Floiida to do some business with the USNA Foundation. Joan was obviously present for traffic directions.

Joe Kasales:

Class News Our Class President, Dick Hayes, sends us the following Class and Alumni news: It was a great fall season for both the football team and the fans. For once we had perfect weather at all the games and the team did great—culminating in a terrific win over Army.

By the time this letter is published in Shipmate, we should have beaten Texas Tech in the Houston Bowl, Greg Chauncey is doing a great job coordinating our Class Legacy Gift Project. As I write this letter, we're over 80% towards our Class goal. Many thanks to all who have confributed.

In late October, my son and I made our annual trip to the golf mecca at Myrtle Beach; as always, I never pack my bags without including our '62 flag. I'm including a picture of Jim and I with the flag at Arnie's ICing North Golf Course. Needless to say, I sacrificed a lot of golf balls to the water hazards on the course.

Maybe by the time we reach our 45th Reunion, there will be a floating golfball on the market that we can include in the "goodie bag."

A dirty dozen at the Veterans Day luncheon at PulcineUa's. Jerry Smith, Joe Kasales, Skip McGinley, Ron Campbell. Bill Straight, Brent Jacobs, Jim Ibach, Jack Williams, Charlie Farrell, Rich Lamporte, and Earl Diamond.

BiU Straight: The least expensive packaging and postage I could find to mail the new 1961 flag was for $3.85. So anyone who wants to purchase one should send me a check made out to USNA Qass of '61 for $14 and I will get one in the mail. My address is: CAPT Wm. D. Sttaight, « U S N (Ret.), 9223 Nester Rd., Fairfax, VA " 22032-1318.

Upcoming Class Events Washington area C l a s s l u n c h e o n on 13 January and 9 M a r c h 2004.

Get It Done With '61

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Pres; CAPT Richard J. Hayes, USN ( R e t ) h: 703-461-3582; e; USNA62@erols.com Sec y: CDR Howard S. Pinskey, USNR ( R e t ) RO. Box 3380, Annapolis, M D 21403-3326 h; 410-974-1962; e; PINSK62@aol.com web site; http;//www.eos.net/rrva/nampow/62.html

Greetings from Annapolis Since there was no December Shipmate pubUshed last month, it goes without saying that the 46th year ranning the Class of '62 sez "Zonk 'Em," and Navy did just that to Army on 6 December with a victory of 34-6. Navy football had a great tum-around year with an eight win season, and bowl bid to the 30 December Houston Bowl and the capturing of the Commander-in-Chiefs Trophy. Our first win in that category since 1981. Congramlations to the players, Midshipmen Brigade, coaches, and Alumni supporters. Let's repeat this success in 2004. And, most importanriy, I hope all of you and your families and friends had a healthy, happy, and joyous holiday season. May 2004 be a good year for us, our beloved country, and the worid. Now, onto our Class news.

Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

Dick Hayes and his son, Jim, displaying the flag at King's North National Golf Course in Myrtle Beach As your Class president, I attended the Class President's meeting held on 18 November and the fall meeting of the Naval Academy Alumni Association Board of Trustees held in Annapolis on 4 December 2003. The following is a synopsis of some of the key items discussed at the two meetings: 1) VADM Rodney Rempt '66, the Superintendent, provided an overview on the status of the Academy and the Brigade. He said: (a) Hurticane Isabel caused major flooding damage to the Yard. No boats were damaged but there was flooding in 17 buildings. They used some trailers and an APL to hold temporary classes. They are past the recovery phase and are now in the restoration phase.

Michelson and Chauvenet Halls were destroyed. A significant amount of underground electrical and plumbing infrastmcture was destroyed, which greatly affected the water and HVAC systems. Congress appropriated $68.2M to cover the damage cost. (b) Planned Bancroft Hall renovations have been completed. Maury, Sampson, Mahan, and Luce Halls have been renovated. Michelson, Chavenet and the Robert Crown Sailing Center are next on the agenda. (c) Phases 1 and 2 of the renovation of Navy and Marine Corps Memorial Stadium have been completed. Phase 3 is underway and will be completed by next season. Phase 3 involves replacing the press box and renovating the rest rooms and concession stands. (d) The Brigade is well rounded and gifted.

Average SAT scores were 1,315; several incoming Plebes had 1,600 SAT scores. Having said that, the Superintendent wants to make sure that he doesn't supply the fleet with only geeks but rather with well rounded naval officers. (e) He wants to emphasize leadership—how we teach it and how we practice it. Ethics and

moral development, athletic and scholarship support, upgrades to the rifle and pistol range, sprucing up the museums, monuments, and grounds and a possible parking garage in the Yard near Gate 8. (f) Honor and conduct systems seem to be too intertwined—leads to a "we versus them" concept. (g) The things that keep him awake at night are the ever-possible cases of sexual harassment, misconduct and alcohol abuse.

2) George Watt '73, President and CEO of the Alumni Association and Foundation, told the Class President that: (a) He will try to make a case for life members of the Alumni Association to be allowed to drive on the Yard without DoD automobile window sticker. (b) There will be eight issues of Shipmate in FY04 (ends 30 June 2004) and then resume to ten issues a year. (c) The Capital Campaign is at $170M towards the goal of $175M. Look for it to continue as the Superintendent finds more shortterm items. Basically the ongoing Capital Campaign not only covers the Superintendent's long range strategic plan, but also provides for a sustained program to fund margin of excellence items. (d) The requirement for unrestricted fund giving is always present. The Alumni Association takes in $850K a year in dues but it costs $920 a year to produce and mail out Shipmate. (e) There are now 45,600 members of the Alumni Association.

(3) ADM Carl Trost '53, the chairman of the Board of Tmstees, convened the business part of the BOT meeting. He provided an Executive Committee report that, inter alia, discussed a proposal to sell property at 243 King George Street (1/2 of a duplex) and use the funds to finance the "overhaul" of Ogle Hall, the main headquarters building of the Alumni Association. Ogle Hall is listed as a historic site and is badly in need of a major infrastmcture rehabilitation.

(4) Corbin McNeil provided a financial update. The Alumni Association financial programs received an "unqualified opinion" (best you can get) on the annual audit by KPMG. This has been a better year for investments in the stock market and it was reflected in Corbin's report. Alumni Association investments are up 14% so far this year. The shortterm fund of $60 million is composed of 60% equity and 40% fixed income. {Sec'y note: I have a copy of the Joint Investment Committee Report but it is too long to put in this letter— it's about two pages long and full of graphs and figures. I can probably dig out a number if anyone is really interested in it.)

(5) Bemie Maguire '64, provided a communication report. He discussed the recent Shipmate survey. Shipmate is being read and wanted by the Alumni. They want a hard copy issue and not an electronic version. In the future, "Class Notes" will be more closely edited by the Class secretary (Howie your for action) vice having the staff also doing an edit check. This will save big bucks and help defray the cost of producing Shipmate.

(6) George Watt '73, president and CEO of the Alumni Association and Foundation, provided a staff report on requests for recognition by four potential new Chapters of the Alumni Association. The members of the BOT approved the requests for Chapter recognition for Austin, TX, Frederick, MD, and Cape Fear, NC. The members of the BOT did not approve a request for Chapter recognition from the "Out 93

Chapter." This Chapter was not in conformity because, inter alia, it was special interest oriented vice geographically oriented, and the Chapter goals were not in support of the Naval Academy.

(Sec'y note: a report on this action is presentiy located on the '62 web site.)

(7) ADM Snuffy Smith the former chairman of the Board of Tmstees, recommended at the May 2003 BOT meeting that Honorary Membership in the AA be granted to the CNO ADM Vern Clark, USN and the former Commandant of the Marine Corps GEN James Jones, USMC. Both officers have proven their long-term commitment to the country as well as the officers of the naval service. ADM Clark and GEN Jones enthusiastically accepted their Honorary Membership.

As a final note, for those who are not members of the Alumni Association, please consider joining. Your membership entities you to a copy of Shipmate as well as all the numerous benefits of membership. Please support your Alumni Association. You may see this letter more than once because I'm planning to have it in Shipmate as well as on the '62 web site.

Hopefully, this will reach as many Classmates as possible so we can all be aware of "what's happening" at our Alma Mater.

Dave Hoffman had a unique revisitation to the Ring Dance; I don't know how many, if any of our Classmates have been invited to the Ring Dance as a drag, but due to a combination of circumstances last spring, MIDN Lacey Popson '04 and one of our sponsor Mids, invited me into the dance. Seems her date got caught up in some conduct problems and was not permitted to attend. At any rate, I got to go enjoy some very good memories of our Ring Dance these many years ago, and once again dip my ring along with Lacey's. All in all, a very pleasant evening. Since retuming to Annapolis in the mid-'90s we have sponsored four or more Midshipmen each year and have a great time with our extended family. Beat Army'.

reside. He is a surgeon in the same hospital that Sherry is a cardiac nurse. Those docs love their nurses! It was a great weddingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;lots of fun dining and dancing.

A quick updateâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Sandy and I are actively employed and enjoy working. She operates her exercise apparel business, Jazzarray, which she started 20 years ago. I'm working as a naval analyst and combat system engineer for SAIC AMSEC. Cunentiy, I'm rewriting NWP-6, Navy Operational Command and Control, under contract to the Naval Warfare Development Command, Newport, RI. It's a really great opportunity to work on a subject that has interested me since First Class Year when I wrote my term paper comparing the single wing offense and the wing-T offense.

The late, great EB Potter, my bull professor and editor of Sea Power, would be proud. I'm incorporating network-centric warfare concepts, meaning web-enabled information technology that supports near real time warfare capabilities. As part of the project, last month I attended the Naval Institute's Symposium on "Lessons from the Desert Wars." Our esteemed Classmate, ADM Leighton "Snuffy" Smith, was the principal moderator doing his usual outstanding job with wit and humor Tom Wodka and Dick Hayes also attended. I'll have the draft of Navy Operational Command and Control completed by Christmas. Watch for it to open soon in a theater near you! Why don't Vic and Sandy show any signs of aging?

Polly, ably assisted by Don Tobolski's wife, Masako, showed an amazing ability to maintain the food and beverage locker supplied despite the day-long attacks by the hoards, several of whom were members of the varsity eating team.

More significantly, neither Polly or Masako expressed any boredom as sea stories were told and retold. The consensus after the weekend was that what had started as just a little opportunity to show support to a great Classmate had tumed into a significant memory for all that attended.

Most of us have attended the five-year reunions but found that in all the activities associated with those affairs, we seldom had the time to really talk with those Companymates with whom we were so closely tied for those four years. This weekend gave us that chance and did we take advantage of it. As we left on the 16th, plans were being formulate to make an outing like this as an annual event. I've enclosed several pictures. You'll note that the '62 banner was flying from Tom's house the entire weekend. First, the group shot standing from the left Phil Rupprecht, Tom Rue, Bob O'ConneU, BUI Kirvan, Tom Jackson, Thane Hawkins, Al Claypool, and Frank Cleary, kneeling: Paul Fitzgerald, and Dave WiUiams. Rob Bolster had to leave before the official photo was taken but the second photo shows Rob with Bill, Rob, Phil and Tom. Finally a shot of BUI Kirvan asking for seconds from our wonderful hostesses: Masako Tobolski and Polly Reilly.

Vic, Sandy, Sherry, David, and Vic Jr. '85 Frank Cleary did the write up and picture taking at the 19th Company road trip to Tom Reilly's home in Califomia. This is traly a story of Classmate friendship, loyalty and love. The email circuit leamed of Tom Rilley's cancer in October and quickly plans were made for a 19th Company road trip to visit Tom. On 13 November, the gang started to assemble at Tom's place in Indio, CA. In aU we had 15 guys show up to join Tom and his lovely wife, Polly, for what tumed out to be a fabulous weekend.

Tom still has a fairly rough struggle ahead but reports that recent tests have shown some improvement. Casa Reilly was open all day.

Hostesses Masako and Polly with Bill Kirvan

Dave Hoffman and MIDN Lacey Popson '04 Vic Meyer sends us a great story and even greater photo: Please find enclosed a recent family picture taken on the occasion of our daughter, Sherry's marriage to Dr Jacques Ganem (not in the picture). Also pictured are our sons, Vic Meyer Jr. '85, a Navy SEAL and David, a family practice physician. Vic Jr. and his wife, Nathalie, and children, Ondine and Hadrien, were back from England where he is the N31 (Special Ops) on the ComNABeur staff. David and his wife, Linda, also his nurse, were in from Silver City, NM, where he has his practice. Sherry is a Sandy look alike and it was hard to let her go. The mairiage took place in Charlotte, NC, where Sherry and Jacques now 94

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From Stu Lingley's December electronic newsletter; Congratulations and best wishes to Vic Devfey and Barbara Berry, who were married the day after Thanksgiving. I have an update from Norm Emerson. He was in Seattle recentiy for a special physical therapy program at the VA Medical center there. While there, a number of local-area Classmates visited with him and Kelly on several occasions, including one Saturday afternoon to watch the NavyNotre Dame game. Look for a picture in a future issue of Shipmate.

The latest total we know for our '62 Legacy fund drive is that we are near $700K. As I mentioned before, this is a team effort. While everyone has their own resource issues, no one should not participate. BZ to the folks who have contributed at the President's Circle level. The Class of '62 currendy has more PC members than any other Class. Way to go guys! The USNA Foimdation has not exactiy helped us with this, as they had originally promised. If you have not been contacted and apparentiy many have not, now is a great time to step up. Please don't wait for someone to call you. Just contact Greg Chauncey (gchaunc@san.it.com; 858551-^7540).

I am sad to report that GUbert Kidron, Stanley Anderson, and Walter Folger have died. All are non-grads. Gil Kidron was in my Company and lived nearby in Frederick, MD. I have never had contact with the other two. Nor did I even know what Company to which they were assigned. If you knew Stanley or Walter, please send me anything you can remember about them. RIP guys.

Corri and I went on a summer cmise to the Baltic in late August with a group of Classmates, as you may know, (there are some photos in the last issue of Shipmate). We had such a great time, Lucy and Tom Stone (thomas.stone@2asc.com or tstone@aol.com) and Sharon and Don Watkins decided to book a similar 14-day cmise next summer in the Mediterranian (Adriatic and Aegean) any of you are invited to join them. Pam and Walt Welham have already signed up. They depart Venice on 31 August on OCEANIA LNSIGNIA.

Contact Tom Stone for the details.

Season tickets for Navy football 2004 are already on sale. There is a 10% discount available if you sign up before Christmas. If you want to sit with the Bagel Group, you should specify "Howie Pinskey's '62 Bagel Group in section 103, near row 12 in the low numbered seats north of the entranceway" Call: 800-US4Navy during normal working hours. You can probably order them online, but you might have trouble specifying your seat request. Just saying the '62 section will not work. The NAAA just doesn't get it. They never will, until they employ someone who is a graduate and puts them in charge of seating. The NAAA web site is navysports.com.

There has been a significant revision of Medicare recently, as you probably know. We asked our surgeon Hal Koenig to send us some comments. I have asked Dixie to post them on the '62 roster site for those interested to read.

If you have any pictures for Shipmate, mail or send them to Howie (pinsk62@aol.com), together with the associated text. They need to be high resolution (300 dpi) and clearly identifiable. Crop them down as much as possible before sending them in.

There are always a number of PCS moves to report. Phyllis and Bat LaPlante have left DC for Ohio and opened up a slot in the DC bridge group. If you are interested, let Ed Mann or Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

me know. The following are those whose addresses have changed since my June newsletter: Barbara and Vic Dewey (Kansas City, MO) Nancy and Fred Dietrich (Sarasota, FL) Jan and Dick Dommers (La Luz, NM) Barbara and Joe Epstein (Carlsbad, NM) Dee and Lee Ewert (Chandler, AZ) Cindy and Rick Hamly (Fair Dealing, MO) Jack Hanley (New York City, NY) Jean and Jerry Kotchka (Virginia Beach, VA) Wanda and Joe Lane (Clennont, FL) That's our Class news and photos for this combined January-February '04 Shipmate. We should be back on track for our ten issues per year—more time to "talk" to your Classmates.

Please send in your stories, adventures and photos to Shipmate. Your Classmates really look forward to them. 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: nstar@citcom.net web site; hnp;//1963usna.topcities.com We face a triple whammy this month: Lots of news and photos from our 40th Reunion, an extta accumulation of other news because this is a double issue, and a firm limit on the size of Class reports. In years past. Classes were given additional space to report on their major reunions but that practice has been ended for budgetary reasons. I wish we could have more news—and especially photos—in the magazine.

To compensate, I have prepared an expanded version of this report for our web site, which has been restored at USNA63.org. Please visit the site, click first on "The Wardroom" and then on "'Shipmate Columns." While you're enjoying the content, remember that it's there because Steve Coester spends many hours keeping things upto-date for us.

It saddens me to report that we have lost three more members of the Class of 1963 family.

Ronald Reihel succumbed to acute lymphoblastic leukemia on 6 December. He died in a Colorado hospital where his family had gathered to watch the Army game with him later that day. The family can be contacted at 4520 Castie Ln., Broomfield, CO 80020. Charles GosneU died on 7 December—the same day his father was killed while aboard SHAW during the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. The Gosnell family can be contacted at 1302 Govemor Cir, Wilmington, DE 19809. Our Classmate Bob Tanis lost his wife, Reva, who died on 7 October from injuries suffered in a fraffic accident in New York City ten days earlier They can be contacted at 7360 Overiand Park Ct., West Chester, OH 45069-5560.

40th Reunion Report Planning for our 40th Reunion began four years ago. Four years! Chaired by BiU Earner, the reunion committee prepared a grand experience for the attendees. Every detail was carefully arranged to ensure a memorable and "Quality '63" reunion. Our account of that unique weekend experience must begin with gratitude for the countless hours of work that the committee

members did for our benefit. The committee members were Jan and Pete Quinton (hotels and dinner dance), Bob Forster (tailgate), Tom Morgan (transportation), Jim Lloyd (golf), Steve Duncan (Class meeting and memorial service), Frank Edrington and Spence Johnson (memorabilia/merchandise), Phil Rooney and Charlie Stubbs (picnic), and Jennifer Earner (general administration). A resounding "Well Done!" goes to all of these good folks.

The reunion weekend tumed out to be something very special indeed. The impending arrival of Hurricane Isabel in Annapolis was a concem but not a deterrent as we did something that as mariners we would never have done—we intentionally traveled directiy into the path of a hurricane. Isabel arrived in Annapolis mid-day Thursday at almost the precise hour that our Class picnic was to begin. A quick adjustment enabled the picnic to be held inside Dahlgren Hall while the winds continued to rise and the rain became torrential. Although the storm and widespread power outages that evening caused most of the scheduled informal and Companylevel events to be cancelled, many ad hoc groups of '63ers enjoyed being together for shared adventures.

Friday moming found much of downtown Annapolis flooded and without electricity.

About three feet of water stood in the lobby of the harbor front Marriott Hotel, our original headquarters. Classmates wanting to "go ashore" from the hotel to dry ground were conveyed in skiffs and canoes. (The boatmen made good money that moming!) The unexpectedly high storm surge flooded much of the Academy, including basements and machinery spaces in Bancroft Hall and several academic buildings, leaving most of the Yard without electricity. Our Class meeting and memorial service were postponed, and the dinner dance planned for the Marriott that evening was cancelled. Flexibility, improvisation, and good humor were the watchwords of the day.

Class President Steve Duncan worked tirelessly and tenaciously to see that our Class meeting and the memorial service would not have to be cancelled. In response, the Academy took a strain and came through for us, managing to restore power to the chapel so that the Class meeting could be held there on Saturday moming. The new Superintendent, VADM Rod Rempt '66, pausing from his efforts to deal with the storm damage, gave a dynamic briefing on the state of the Academy and its success in mission accomplishment. The centerpiece of the meeting was the presentation of our gift to the Naval Academy—a check for $1,123,000 to fund The Class of 1963 Center for Academic Excellence. This photo (see next page)shows the presentation. Left to right are VADM Rempt, Steve Duncan, Alumni Association and Foundation President and CEO George Watt '73, Class of 1963 Foundation President David Puckett, and Academic Dean Bill Miller '62.

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Presenting the Class of 1963 gift With the web site version of this column are some photos of the Class of 1963 Center Also there is a note from a USNA Alumnus who tutors in the center It provides a good example of the benefit the center provides to Midshipmen straggling with their academics. We can be proud that our Class gift will be providing ongoing support for the center's invaluable assistance to the Brigade of Midshipmen.

Saturday's weather was clear and quite warm, almost perfect for our big tailgate party and the football game itself (Navy 39—^Eastern Michigan 7). Saturday evening was filled with Company parties and other small gatherings of Classmates.

There are many reunion photos on our web site. As a sample, here are two from the tailgate. I'll print more here next month, including some I just received from PhU Marsden.

Andrews, Kaiser, and Thornhill The weekend was fittingly capped by the memorial service held in the chapel on Sunday aftemoon. This powerful program included a homily by Rev Tom Heslop, a remembrance and tribute by Steve Duncan, and a reading of the names of our Classmates for whom the bell has tolled.

Before moving on from the reunion, I want to point out that our Class foundation made a concerted effort to reach out to our widows, inviting them to come to Annapolis for the weekend and offering partial sponsorships for Class events.

One of the several who attended was SaUy Rohrbach, who later sent this letter to the Class of 1963: Once again I am overwhelmed and heartened by the thoughtfulness and generous attention 96

of Rick's Classmates. The bond amongst you that you so wilUngly share with me is extraordinary and very gratifying to me. I deeply appreciate the warmth and sincerity with which you welcome me as a part of the Class.

The Class of 1963 both collectively and individually has offered me friendship, comfort, solace, assistance, and encouragement through the years that are a most precious gift. From the bottom of my heart I thank each and every one of you for being who you are and for being there for me and my children. Rick was very proud of his affiliation with the Naval Academy and his career in the Navy. It gladdens my heart and enhances my memories of him to maintain such a wonderful relationship with all of you.

Retired RADM Tom Hall, whose distinguished career has included service as commander of the Naval Reserve and his current post as assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, received permanent recognition this September when his hometown of Bamsdall, OK, renamed a stteet in his honor.

Prolific author Pete Deutermann sent this news about two of his latest novels: The paperback edition of Darkside, my novel set at the Naval Academy, was pubhshed in October. The term, "The Darkside," is a Midshipman code word for the military adininistration at the Boat School. The book describes what happens when they manage to admit a very smart psychopath, finally discover that he's there, and then try to wish the problem away. My new hardback. The Firefly, was released in December It's about a Saudi factional plot to decapitate the U.S. govemment.

I'm already crjuiking away on number ten.

Jim Ring has made three submissions for Shipmate in recent weeks. The first tells us of the recent retirement of the Classmate who is probably the last among us to command a fleet of oceangoing vessels.

The Class of 1963's last fleet commander stepped down in December, when Paul Revere retired as president of SeaRiver Maritime. Paul and I sat next to each other the first night that we had meals with the entire brigade. That was probably the most frightening night of my life.

When we introduced ourselves, Paul said his name was Sid—an attempt to disguise that his middle name was Paul. It didn't take long for the upper class to ask what the P stood for in the name of S.P. Revere Jr. stenciled on his White Works. Then tiie fun began as he had to leam Longfellow's "Midnight ride of Paul Revere" and recite it while riding a broom as his horse around the mess hall. I heard it so many times that I leamed parts of it.

Jim passed along this brief note from Paul: After I retire, I will be off to Austin and Sunriver, OR, to enjoy time with my six children and nine grandchildren. This will cap 36 years with Exxon, including various assignments in the U.S., Singapore, and Tokyo.

Regarding the fleet, SeaRiver is the largest operator of Jones Act (U.S. flag, crew, built and owned) vessels. Our fleet consists of ten tankers and two harbor and ocean escort tugs.

The fleet frade routes include the entire U.S. coast, including Alaska, and San Francisco Bay. In seafaring terms, I am hoping that retirement is blessed with fair winds and following seas. However, being from south Louisiana, I prefer Laissez Les Bans Temps Rouler'. (Let the good times roll!)

I think Paul may have a record to claim. His 36 years of employment with the same company

may be the longest tenure among our Classmates. Are there any challengers?

(Govemment service doesn't count.)

Next, Jim sent a digitized image of the news photo of the first official USNA wedding on 5 June 1963. The bride and groom were Sue and Lee CargiU, still going sfrong after 40-plus years. The old newspaper photo won't reproduce well enough to appear in Shipmate, but I'm including it in the online version of this column on our web site. Take a look at it there and leam how Jim and his roommate, Jim Patterson, maneuvered themselves to positions in the sword arch, which would ensure they would be clearly shown in the nationally distributed photograph.

Finally, Jim reported on his rendezvous in September with 16th Companymate Hunt Parker.

I had dinner with Hunt at the Grand Cenfral Hotel and Grill in Cottonwood Falls, KS. Cottonwood Falls is partially restored and has a beautiful County Courthouse Building about 100 years old. It is close to where the wagons west gathered before heading out on the Santa Fe trail. It was a fabulous steak dinner with great company. Hunt lives in Wichita and is a managing director of Sisson and Associates, engaged in aviation sales and marketing. He is doing fine and it was great catching up. Here is a picture of Hunt and me at dinner.

Hunt Parker and Jim Ring Jim also supplied a photo of Hunt with his USNA 63 Kansas license plate; see it on our web site. Hunt said it was not tough to get his license plate in Kansas.

Members of the 18th Company have honored their Companymate John Worcester, who is MIA in "Viemam, by providing a memorial stone and plaque which have been installed in his hometown of Big Rapids, MI. Arv Heilman, with some Intemet help from Steve Coester, coordinated fundraising, procured the memorial, and transmitted it to Big Rapids. He filed this report; The dedication for the memorial to John was held on 26 October with very good attendance.

John's two brothers, his aunt, their spouses, and his namesake nephew, John, were there.

Several people from the local area attended including the mayor and many of John's high school classmates. Sharon and Bob Borlet (they were at Pensacola widi John), and Shirley Swalgamuth and her husband (she's Terry Abell's sister who dated John for several June Week festivities) very thoughtfiilly made the trip. I made the presentation thanking all for attending and thanking the city for all its help.

Most of the presentation was a sharing of memories of John and the Academy—my memories and, by reading their emails, those of several of John's former roommates, Paul Sutton (Plebe Summer), Tom Heslop, Steve Coester, and OUie Donelan, Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

nothing but. Here's a different sort of report from Jim Metcalfe, who missed not only the tailgate but most of the game against Air Force.

John Worcester As several had asked, I told what I knew of John's disappearance, which included what I had received from the pilot who was his flight leader and flew with him that day. I ended with the following, submitted on behalf of all John's Academy Classmates who knew him: "Whatever happened, and wherever John is, I suspect he's looking down on us now, smiling, and wondering why we 're making all this fuss about him. He always thought of himself as an ordinary guy Just doing his duty. But we, his Classmates, to whom he was such a good friend, remember him as a special person and a naval officer who went above and beyond the call of duty. And so we dedicate to him this memorial, with our Class crest, to place it here in his hometown as close as we can to the house where he grew up, and in a small way, at least spiritually, to bring him home."

A photo of the memorial appears with this column on our web site.

Here's a spot of news from Mike Dickerson, provided last autumn:

Mike Dickerson at Hyde Park I retired a couple years ago and Joyce and I have been traveling around the country in an RV since then. We sold our home and became fuU time RVers. We just retumed from a trip to London and Scotiand, where we took a break from our wanderings in the U.S. We are currently heading for Bryson City, NC, where we will be spending the month of October in the Smoky Mountains. After that, we will head to Virginia Beach, VA, for the Thanksgiving-New Year holiday season, where my mother lives and we have a daughter and some grandchildren.

From his home near Ft. Worth, Lanny Cox sent an account of his attendance at two of TCU's home football games in 2003. Look for it, with two photos, in the web site version of this column.

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What a great thrill it was! We left Virginia Beach with just enough time to make the game, then ran into horrendous traffic and took two hours just to clear Tidewater. We arrived at the Redskins' stadium at the end of the third quarter When we got into the stadium we discovered die score was 21-18, Navy! We sat next to Carla and Jeff Miles for the fourth quarter Altiiough we only saw the last quarter of the game, it was one of the most satisfying Navy football experiences I have ever had (and we were lucky too have had a lot of good ones in our days as Midsheep), Jim also submitted reports from the NavyDelaware game and the Navy-Cenfral Michigan game in which Navy scored 63 (!) points.

Look for those accounts in the web site version of this column.

Bob Harper (bobh@bmpcoe.org; 301-4059890) reminds us that the 2004 Northern Virginia Multiple Sclerosis bicycle ride will be the weekend of 22-23 May. The Class of 1963 has for many years fielded a team of riders to benefit the cause of MS research and honor our Classmate Terry Abell for his courage, fortitude, and good humor in battling this disease which finally claimed him in September We expect to be joined this year by at least one of Terry's daughters. Bob rode in last year's Delaware MS ride with Charlie Gosnell, who had been involved with that event for 16 years. A good tumout this year will be a tribute to both Terry and Charlie. Please contact Bob Harper to indicate your interest in participating.

Mario Fiori (mariof3609@aol.com) retired from Federal service on 15 December, completing 29 months as assistant secretary of the Army for Installations and Environment. In a note to me he said: I had a wonderful 29 months serving the Army and our great Soldiersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;wonderful people who I tmly admire. I will miss my talented Installation and environment staff who were totally dedicated to the welfare of Soldiers. I have not firmed up my personal plans but do intend to work till my 66th. I am looking for positions in industry where I can make a difference.

I am working hard to win clemency for Bill Pawlyk who is incarcerated in Washington State. I invite our Classmates to contact me if they want to help. My phone is 703-923-9544.

That's it for the print version, folks. Be sure to check the expanded and fully illustrated web site version of this report. And keep in touch with your Classmates!

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Pres; The Honorable Bemard "Bemie" A. Maguire Sec'y: Dennie Pignotti 10907 Wilder Point Ln., Reston, VA 20191 e; dpignotti@navalengineers.org web site; www.usna64.org Great Class of '64; Dottie and I hope 2004 brings you and your families happiness, prosperity, and good health.

Class President Bernie Maguire's message to the Class: I am saddened to report that Dick Amswald of the Third Company passed away I July in Dallas, TX. We offer our sincere condolences to his family and especially to his wife of 33 years, Barbara, and to his two sons, Ray Amswald and Bill Fletcher May he rest in peace.

Al Kosmark, who passed away in November, will be interred at Ariington National Cemetery at 1 p.m. on 13 February 2004. Classmates in the DC area should make note of the date and attend the full honors ceremony if possible.

Two special requests for some Class of '64 prayers: first, for the speedy recovery of Connie Gorman, wife of John Gorman, who has had a recurrence of the breast cancer that was thought to be in remission. Also, Tony Taylor has a rare form of cancer that has affected the area near his spinal cord. He has been undergoing radiation freatment in Loma Linda, CA following two surgeries last August.

I tmst everyone has made hotel reservations for the 40th Reunion. On the third day after reservations were open, we received word that the Marriott by the City Dock had no more space available on Friday night, 29 October. I predict we will be setting a record for attendance at our 40th Reunion.

Speaking of predictions, 1 am obliged to offer Class of 1964 congratulations to John Dalton who infroduced football Coach Paul Johnson as we gathered in Rickover Hall on 7 January 2002, for our pre-Ethics Dinner day of meetings with Naval Academy leadership. It was before Coach Paul Johnson had one game under his belt (has anyone else noticed how the Coach's belt buckle tends to wander up and down and side to side especially during games?), but I digress...Coach Johnson was still newly hired when John Dalton dropped the following quote on us in Rickover Hall: "I predict that, within two years, Navy will win the Commander-in-Chief Trophy and have it back in Bancroft Hall where it belongs." You heard it here first.

Speaking of football, I would like to offer my sincere thanks to Coach Johnson for helping to make my five-year tour as Class president most memorable. Those who follow me are challenged to equal the four and one record I achieved over those cadets from '99 to '04.

"But still when two or three shall meet," I, at the very least, will have bragging rights. Great job to the Navy team of 2003; we are all very proud of your accomplishments.

Speaking of games, I was pleased to see Bill "Squiggly" Holmes make a cameo appearance at the homecoming game with Delaware.

Squiggly continues to tickle ray funny bone and retains his place of humor as one of the funniest people I've ever known. When I told him that I was recovering from Lyme Disease because I was bitten by a tick. Bill shot back without a split second passing, "Bemie, I'm really glad you are okay, just don't bite me."

Speaking of humor, my golf game presented some persistent problems for one frying to enjoy some occasional leisure time. You all probably know that Jerry Evans is a very complete golfer and he volunteered to help me.

Jerry and I played a round of golf in the early fall and he provided some sage advice. Jerry placed his arm on my shoulder and gave me the best advice he could muster, "Take fewer swings." Many tiianks to Marty's spouse.

Speaking of Jerry Evans, the award for naming our most advanced Classmate was presented to Jerry at a Class luncheon held at Army-Navy 97

attached picture shows the four of us (Bob and Anne on the right) overlooking Budapest, one of the most beautiful cities anywhere. Buda is on the left and Pest on the right, with the Danube River dividing the two towns.

Romania was the absolute worst economically, owing in large part to Nicolae Ceausescu and his extraordinarily oppressive and failing social and economic policies. It will be a long time before they recover, but to their credit they have given our military an air base on the Black Sea which was most useful during fraqi Freedom after the Turks tumed their backs on us. Bulgaria seemed to be progressing well but the Serbs fell dead in their economic fracks because of the Balkan War they started a few years ago. We were the first American tour group into Belgrade in six years and it was very interesting. They have not cleaned up the bomb damage in Belgrade. The Serbs seem to blame the U.S.A. on the bombing and have a memory lapse on their slaughter of 200,000 people, which caused NATO to step in, or that European nations also belong to NATO. I guess we're damned if we do or don't. Anyway it was a most interesting trip. We ate enough goulash and Hungarian paprika to last us a lifetime. Beat Army'.

'64: Classmates with Tom Lynch, Shipmate of the Year

'64: Wass' and the Kellys in Budapest Country Club. Jerry was the only one to accurately name Herb Bryan, bom 21 July 1938.

DJ Ray, Bill Due and Glenn Russell all arrived in August 1938. We should apologize to "Gramps," Frank Benner who had a nickname he never deserved.

Speaking of the Class of 1964, our bylaws state that our Class organization will hold our annual meeting in the Washington, DC, area and provide notice in Shipmate. Notice is hereby giventiiatthe Class luncheon at Army-Navy Country Club on 4 Febmary 2004 shall be considered our annual meeting and shall be used to elect the executive committee. Also, FYI, on behalf of the Class of '64, Dave IXima and I have called on VADM Rodney Rempt '66, Superintendent, CAPT Richard Thayer, director. Professional Development, and CDR Lee Schonenberg, department chairman of Leadership, Ethics, and Law. Speaking of Shipmate, Class of '64 kudos to all those who have toiled (toiled is an understatement) on our behalf through the years as Shipmate correspondents. Kudos to Grant Fulkerson who unbelievably served two tours of duty, Jerry Anderson, gifted writer extraordinaire, Bob Gault, roar, sure, more, with '64, and Dennis Pignotti, our current Shipmate correspondent who is patientiy waiting for this three-hour-late article. I hope I haven't missed anyone except Jim Shanaban. (Shannie will be taking over for Dennis later this year.) I am sure all these correspondents got some personal satisfaction from their authorship. Speaking of personal satisfaction, I also achieved some satisfaction myself. 1 discovered that Ifinallygot rid of an annoying habit of writing boringly repetitious phrases in paragraph after paragraph.

Speaking of three hours late, aren't you pleased that Dennie Pignotti has such magnificent patience?

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Founders' Night Dinner on 9 October Bemie Maguire, Jerry Anderson, and I drove up to VaUey Forge Mihtary Academy outside of Philadelphia and joined Ron Gregg, CharUe Shields, Jim Ounsworth, Carol and Bob Milhiser, Jan and Greg Cranston, Jim Hubbard, and Kathy and Tom Lynch. After a gala meal with music by the school's band, the Philadelphia Chapter presented Tom Lynch with its prestigious Shipmate of the Year Award for his exttaordinary efforts in chairing the City of Philadelphia's committee that put together the winning proposal for the next several Army-Navy games and his service to the USNA Alumni Association and Foimdation. The Chapter seated the '64 contingent with Tom and Kathy at a '64 table where we all shared the "latest and greatest" in our lives. It was a memorable evening for all. Note the above photo of the '64ers surrounding Tom. Len Wass sent info on an interesting trip to Eastem Europe's Black Sea area; Kathy and I visited the Balkans on a tour in early September. Once again I was caring for Bob Kelly '61 who accompanied us on the trip with his lovely wife, Anne. The trip went from the Black Sea to Budapest. As originally scheduled we were supposed to be on a river boat on the Danube River, but a 170 year low water drought caused us to spend only a few nights on two different boatsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;most of the trip was on buses. While more uncomfortable living out of a suitcase, we did get to see more of the countries we visited: Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, and Hungary. It was really interesting to see the old Eastern European Iron Curtain countries. Hungary is the most advanced owing to its proximity to the west and its desire to become free during the 40 years of communist mle. We should all recall the Russian tanks zooming into Hungary in 1956 to quell their attempt to separate from the Warsaw Pact. The

Gary Zech (gzech@laneyrealestate.com) sent me a recent update on going back to work: I've been following with great interest the activities planned for our 40th Reunion and I'm very excited about being there and participating in everything that Waddie and his group are working on.

I think I mentioned to you in an earlier email this past summer that Joyce and I were relocating to Wilmington, NC. Well, we completed that move in July and I am now working as a salesman for Laney Real Estate Co. and will hopefully have my brokers license next month.

My office number is 910-256-0056 and home number is 910-397-0639. I'll be sending out some business cards, but in the meantime, I would welcome hearing from any Classmates who may know of someone who is considering a move to Southeastern North Carolina.

Tomberg and Olner in Baghada

Dave Tomberg MD, MPH, FACS, deputy assistant secretary of Defense Health Affairs, Clinical and Program Policy, 511 Leesburg Pike Ste. 601, FaUs Church, VA 22041-3206; 703-6811708; f: 703-681-3657 sent the following note: Enclosed is a reunion photo of RADM David Oliver '63 (Ret.) and me that was taken at the Republican Guard Place, Baghdad, Iraq, in July. Dave is currentiy serving as chief of finance for the Coalition Provisional Authority in fraq. I was in Baghdad in my position as a deputy secretary of defense for health affairs to coordinate DoD activities involving Iraqi health system reconstmction. The CPA is performing a great service to our country and has Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

been enormously successful in restoring the infi^structure of die Iraqi healthcare system.

Dave and I were opposite numbers as RC division officers on G.W. CARVER (SSBN-656) many moons ago. We last saw each other in 1966 during crew tumover It is a pleasure to be working together again!

Dave Wagner reported that tiie Class of '64 Washington area luncheon was held on 1 October at the Army-Navy Country Club in Ariington, VA, where 23 Classmates had a lively after-lunch discussion regarding whether the Naval Academy was doing enough to preclude a scandal similar to the one underway at Air Force. Oiu" next luncheon will be on Tuesday, 9 December, same place and time. It's being billed as a "Victory Celebration" and wives are invited.

Attending the October luncheon were Jerry Anderson, Wayne Amy, Bob Bennett, Art Collier, Ed Conant, Sandy Coward, Richard Dawson, Gerry Dunne, Jerry Evans, Grant Fulkerson, Ken Henry, Mel Lyman, Bernie Maguire, Jim Maitland, Hugh Risseeuw, Dick Robbins, Hal Sisson, Bob Sutton, David Tuma, John Tweel, Dave Wagner, Ray Whitter, and Brace Woodraff.

BiU Ulrich sent this note from San Diego: It might be too late for this picture to get into Shipmate but thought I'd send it on anyway. My daughter, Kristin, and I climbed Mt. Whitney m August and just had to get this picture of us always thinking Beat Army'. We started out at Whimey Portal (8,300 feet) about 2 a.m. under a full moon. We reached the top of Mt. Whitney (14,497 feeO about 11:30 a.m., spent 45 wonderful minutes at the top and retumed to Whitney Portal about 6:30 p.m. It was a 22mile round trip hike to the top of the highest mountain in the contiguous United States and back. It was a fantastic chmb and brought with it a real sense of accomplishment, especially doing it with my daughter. My daughter-inlaw, Karen (K2), made the same climb but nearly ran up the mountain and back since she had to get back to her 7-month old twin girls, Alexis and Taylor, who were being cared for by the grandmother Karen (KI and Bill's wife) and my son, Scott, the father On to the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy and Beat Army.

evening; but those of us who did make it were delighted to see Chuck and each other again.

Pictured with Chuck are, left to right: Joe Ince, Jack Zimmermann, Erik Woods, Chuck, me (Marty Block), and Jeff Hogan. And, we all had fun!

Ince, Zimmerman, Woods, Krulak, Block, and Hogan Tony Taylor sent this note from California: In mid-October Gitta and I had the opportunity to visit Roger Keithly and his lovely wife, Sandi, in their beautiful home in Poway, CA. Roger and I were first roommates at Sevem School just prior to entering the Academy. We were roommates again during the first half of Plebe Year Then after graduation, Roger was our best man at our wedding in Newport, RI. Since then I have only seen Roger twice, until now; once as he was en route via Pearl Harbor to Yankee Station for his bombing mns over North Vietnam, Roger and Sandi are doing well as law partners in their own firm just outside of San Diego. We had a wonderful weekend rehashing old times and enjoying their hospitality. Roger and Sandi are big into mountain climbing now that the kids have all flown the coop. We hope to get them up to the Seattie area one of these days to do a little exploring of the Northwest with us. We might even get them to commit to attending the 40di Reunion in Annapolis.

I am enclosing a photo of us taken outside the Keithly home.

Keithly and Taylor Happy New Year! Don't forget to keep those emails and letters coming in. And as always Beat Army\ Expect To Win! —Dennie The Ulrichs on Mt. Whitney—Beat Army'.

Marty Block sent this update from the Houston Alumni contingent: Attached is a picture taken at a recent dinner where Chuck Krulak was the speaker and guest of honor As shown in our Chapter column in Shipmate (Texas Gulf Coast), Chuck was in town on business and took time from his busy schedule to have dinner with and speak to our Chapter And, as expected, he was great!

We have a number of Classmates living in the Houston area, and I tried to get the word out to all of them that Chuck was looking forward to seeing them, especially, at this dinner.

Unfortunately, many could not make it that Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

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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 h; 808-454-1990; w; 808-477-8695; fax: 808-477-7467; e: daveand65@earthlink.net web site: http://home.earthlink.net/~daveand65/ Although Christmas is always a joyous occasion, we were all saddened that day to hear of the passing of Jeff Lewis. After graduation Jeff

flew SH-3s for the Navy then spent a very successful career as a Sikorsky test pilot, while making his home in Jupiter, FL. As you all know, Jeff was hugely important in ensuring the USNA Class of 1965 continues to hang together as they do. His dedication, perseverance, and just hard work on establishing—and maintaining—the Class directory were the foundation for this Class staying connected after graduation. I cannot overstate what that meant to me as the Class sec'y for the last 33-plus years. I think back with fondness on all the email exchanges Jeff and I had in bringing up the '65 web site and getting his directory—started way before computers were really around—into an electronic version. You aU received, for many years, cards from Jeff requesting your current status, followed by hardcopy '65 directories that Jeff assembled, published, and distributed to us all, often bearing much of the expense himself. That was a ton of work and we would not be where we are as an Alumni Class without the fantastic work of Jeff Our connectedness could not and would not have been accomplished without Jeff Lewis. It was Jeff's persistence, doggedness, never-ending good cheer, and optimism that were always an inspiration to us all. He never gave up. We are all right behind his widow, Dolly, with our love and support as we remember a great member of our Class of '65. Dolly is taking Jeff for a last visit to USNA, a place he loved, for services. More on this in the next issue of Shipmate. Dolly is still using Jeff's email address, jeffusna@bellsouth.net, and I am sure she would welcome hearing from any of you with your remembrances of Jeff. He will be much missed.

Well, here we are in the proverbial Dark Ages of winter but with bright memories of the blowout of the hapless Cadets of the Point. We all had sucked it up knowing how the underdog seems to rise up in proportion to the predicted point spread. Then, the initial drive seemed to signal a great day for the Middies but then things got bogged down for the rest of the first half and we all had to dig deep to suck it up again. Then came the second half and the end of the sucking it up. Hey! It was a great game and it was also super to see the Rog there on the sidelines chatting away with Candeto and the other joyful Midshipmen. It has become a tradition now to focus in on Roger and those wonderful games of the early '60s. Say, Roger, that intro before the game where you went back and forth with Pete Dawkins was really well done. It was enough to make a strong man shed a tear or two.

The news that Saddam was captured has just broken at the time of this column submittal.

Clearly good news and by the time you are reading this, we will be down the road a bit on what is to become of him and the effect on the situation on the ground in fraq.

Okay on with the Class news. Let's start by honoring our deceased Classmate CAPT Chuck Zschock, USN (Ret.). Chuck peacefully departed on Sunday, 14 September 2003. He is survived by his daughters, Barbara and Julie. CAPT Zschock was an avid sportsman. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, 25 September, at the Ariington Baptist Church, 714 S. Monroe St., Ariington, VA. Burial with full military honors were held at Arlington National 99

Cemetery on Friday, 14 November 2003.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society.

We remember Chuck as being a big, sfrong, happy, and friendly fellow and are sorrowed by his early departure. Now from Doug Katz (replying to how he was doing after the huge September storm swept up the East Coast)... ...we survived, but had water over the bulkhead and all pilings right up to our porch. Boat okay, but was high on the lift; never tiiought we'd get an eight-foot tidal surge. Anyway, the lift was destroyed and we have debris everywhere to include loosing several big frees both sides of the house. The good news, no damage to the house itself, but did flood the garage...amazing! Needless to say, we like all in Annapolis, are spending every spare moment cleaning up...tough! It'll look a Utfle different, more open, next time you're here.

Thanks, Doug, for that brief, post-storm report. It no doubt reflects the experiences of others living in the Annapolis area. Now let's move to a report from Jim Stark: The photo above was taken earlier this month when Pam and Mike Epprecht came back to their old haunts in London for an all-too-short visit. They stayed with Rosi and me in our Kensington flat for a few days, did lots of sightseeing and shopping, and also had a chance to get-together for dinner with Sunny and Dennis Neutze. We started off with drinks at Denny's flat (if only I had been smart enough to buy a place and ride the London real estate boom as Denny has), then waUced to a great neighborhood Greek restaurant. It was a super evening, with course after course of wonderful Greek food, plenty of wine, and good conversation.

We shared lots of stories about life at the Academy, what each of us is doing now, famiUes, friends, and our next meeting. We also toasted the great Class of 1965.

Since I'm an infrequent contributor to Shipmate, let me bring you up-to-date on my own wanderings the past couple of years. I retired from my final Navy assignment as president of the Naval War CoUege in 1998 and immediately joined Northrop Gmmman. After a short stint at our electronic systems headquarters close to BWI airport, we moved to London—the post they had recmited me for I'm now the regional marketing vice president for Europe for Northrop Gmmman Electtonic Systems—a job that keeps me exfremely busy.

It's been a most interesting assignment, with lots of chaUenges. But I've also enjoyed it and have been so busy I've hardly had time to miss the Navy. And we've had a great time Uving in the heart of London, getting around England and fraveling to Europe. I expect to ttansfer back to 100

die States in a year or so, and am looking forward to seeing more of our Classmates, probably in the DC or Annapolis area. Beat Army'.

In the photo above it shows us at the restaurant—Mike Epprecht, Rosi Stark, Jim Stark, Sunny Neutze, Dennis Neutze, and Pam Epprecht.

Now let's hear from Jim Taylor...

In the "small world" category, two weeks ago, when I was in South Dakota, I was playing golf at Dick Holmes country club and I hit a ball well left of the green on one hole. As I drove up to the baU by the next tee, tiiis lady in a hat and sunglasses walked up and said "is that Jimmy Taylor?" As I was dying to figure out who this famiUar looking person was, she Ufted her glasses and said "it's Squirrel's wife!"

There was Bill "Squirrel" Bower on the tee. I mean I hadn't see him in 30 years and I end up seeing Ann and BUI twice in one summer They were visiting friends who just moved in about five doors down from Dick on the golf course.

We met for a beer after the round.

We are deeply immersed in the great college search for Jen. I can hardly believe I am saying that. She is a 3.92 student who plays two instmments and is learning a third (guitar) so she has a lot of options. I am trying to help but not push. It is hers to experience.

This next one is an update from Dick Zimmerman, who, reporting on the sequel to the sea story book, reports: Stories like those we got from Phil Ferrara yesterday bring us closer to being able to compile a substantial record of our days in Bancroft Hall. We've made good progress, but it's slow, and we still have a long way to go. To contrast what we've got so far with the new book against what we have in our sea stories book: Sea Stories: 78 authors, 260 stories, 320 pages, 25 WaXeR illusttations Midshipman Stories: 45 authors, 90 stories, 110 pages, 4 WaXeR iUusfrations Speaking of Midshipmen sea stories we have something here from Denny Moritz, that smacks of sour grapes and poor me, but in the interests of fair and even handed reporting we suppose that it should be included. So here goes...

Okay, guys, this is really killing me—finding out a big "urban legend" 40 years late—I spent my days in the first and third wings—First and Second Companies—and we knew that the Companies in the seventh and eighth wings were air-conditioned—we didn't need to walk over there and see it—we knew it—and we hated them for it. We had long discussions about the unfaimess of it all—here we were trying to study in the hot, muggy, clammy Maryland air with sweat dripping off our noses onto our books—barely able to stay awake in

die sweltering heat—alternating cups of water out of the faucet with tepid instant coffee, heated with an electiic prong we dipped into the cup, wearing only boxer shorts and tee shirts soaked in our own sweat—while they were sitting in air-conditioned luxury, blissfully studying while listening to classical music, wearing crisp white works and jacking up the curve for the next day's quiz—I'll bet they even had coffee makers—there were even ideas that we should get somewhere between 0.1 and 0.2 added to our grades for the desperate conditions in which we toiled. At the end of evening meal as we frooped out of the mess hall, the world split into two—the have-nots dragging our tired butts back to the oppressive still air of the old wings, and the chosen ones heading back to crisp cool air-conditioned rooms...you could smell the cool air if you went out the back of the mess hall toward the seventh and eighth wings—we knew how cool it was over there—we could smell the cold! Yep, they were practically mnning back to their luxury apartments—with views of the bay to top it aU! And don't even get us "old wingers" started on the difference in life style involved here—standard Army cots versus cute little built-ins with drawers under them...World War II leftover barracks lockers (try shining them again one more time) versus cute Uttle closets with littie formica'd shelves—no one in the seventh and eighth wings could have all their earthly possessions picked up and dumped anywhere in or out of the room at any time—even their floor tile was conducive to better studying and better sleep—scientifically designed, we were told.

And now, 40 years later, the chosen ones, the crisp cool afr-conditioned ones, want to change history. Let me just ask you...if it wasn't tme, why has the question come up now—practicaUy on the eve of the 40th Reunion—I tiiink the question wUl come up for sure, and the cool ones want to rewrite history before it does—to avoid the obvious questions, Uke did a Plebe Year in the new wings even count? Like was a "B" from the seventh and eighth wingers equivalent to a "C" from the jungle.. .and Uke, is this tiie sort of thing that demands reparations?

I suspect the revisionists have planted the seeds of doubt—all a good defense lawyer needs—and may just get away with this "we aU suffered tiie same" story...and in tiie interest of Class unity, I suspect that is the way it wiU go into the history books—Dick Zimmerman's history books anyway...i>Mf, just to help us recognize and understand each other at future reunions, I tiiink there should be distinctive name badges, with the shades varying from a hellish red witii littie flames for tiiose of us who spent all four years in the old wings to a crisp clear blue with fluffy littie white clouds for those who spent all four years in the seventh and eighth wings, and combos for those with two or three years on either side of die great divide.

Just frying to help here.

Well, thanks for that Denny. We are sure that it will all work out for you in the end. This next one comes from Phil Fen-ara, who tells us...

Pam and Mike Epprecht and I attended the Annapolis USNA Chapter lunch in September where VADM Rodney Rempt '66, the Supe, was the guest speaker. In his comments you could sense tiiat he was enthusiastic and welcomed the opportunity to be Supe. He seemed to be a real gentieman and tmly interested in the Midshipmen. Fast forward a month to the Navy-Air Force game where I also saw Mary and Chip Seymour. It was a freat to see Navy

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From BuU Durham we have the following op ed piece...

"65: AnnapoUs Chapter lunch. Phil Ferrara. VADM Rodney Rempt "66. and Pam and Mike Epprecht win, not only because it was such an actionpacked game from start to finish, but because it was the first time I've ever seen Navy beat Air Force in person. Most in our Class never have seen Navy beat them since we lost nearly every game in the '80s and '90s to Air Force. Only those around Annapolis in the '70s and very early '80s would have seen a few Navy victories over Air Force. Let's hope for some parity in the future to make this match-up interesting.

This next one is also from Phil Ferrara but on a different subject.

A small but hardy group of boaters rendezvoused again for the Class of '65s Raft-up in. We spent the weekend in a West River cove off the Chesapeake Bay starting on Saturday aftemoon, 11 October The stalwarts were Pam and Mike Epprecht, John Odom and his fiance, Carolyn Blume, and my wife, Linda, and I. As soon as EAGLE arrived, and Mike Epprecht had dropped his anchor, we nested WANDERLUST alongside and broke out the hors d'oeuvres and Ubations...It was the vanilla yogurt dip with the fmit and veggies and wine that got everyone roUing fast. Moments later we had the radio on, and the Navy-Vanderbilt game was blasting out over the waters. When Mike hoisted tiie USNA crest flag up on his signal hoist, it was just seconds later Navy scored the go ahead points and never again trailed. Cause—then effect !

The evening progressed as more and more liquid containers went to the recycle bin! John gave us an update of his efforts to establish energy and power systems in Ghana and his plans to Uve in Africa for a couple of years.

After Carolyn outiined tiieir wedding plans for next spring, she was enthusiastic and looking forward to living overseas. She's going to be a great '65ers bride!

After it got dark, Pam rang the chow bell, and we went below into EAGLE'S tmly comfortable and spacious dining area. The dinner was to die for! A Thai curry and salad that was a gourmet's deUght. BZ, Pam! I don't recall when or if the evening ever ended, but we do remember the great wind and sail back up the Bay on Sunday. Hundreds of boats were out racing on both days—a gorgeous fall weekend on the Bay. Raft-up IV will come sometime next year.

HopefuUy most of the regular '65 boaters plus new ones will make it for the next one. This time Hurricane Isabel put one boat out of commission, and schedule conflicts grounded a couple more. Underway again in '04!

Class of '65 raft-up, in the galley of EAGLE, Mike and Pam Epprecht's boat

Class of "65 raft-up, Carolyn Blume and John Odom on board Mike and Pam's EAGLE Thanks, Phil, that must be a fun event for all you Bay sailors. Adding to what we heard from Phil is the following snippet from Mike Epprecht...

We had a great time at the raft-up. Phil covered most of the points, but did miss one important point, he was studying naval history and in particular, old saiUng vessels.

Thought you might be able to put the attached photo to use during their visit to Hawaii.

Phil studying hard

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The other day I was wearing a USNA shirt and one of the students remarked that I must have gone to Annapolis. Just a minor peeve of mine: it's like the student saying he goes to Blacksburg, not Virginia Tech. Interesting how USNA and USMA are so closely identified with the town where they are, so we all went to Annapolis or West Point (do St. Johnnies say they went to AnnapoUs?).

Anyway, I mentioned tiiis phenomenon to a colleague. Often when the subject of the Academy comes up my colleagues—few of whom have any military service—teU me how tiiey could have gone to one of the academies but a better deal came up. To hear tiiem teU it, tiiey all had appointments in hand and were a step away from getting on the train when Princeton or Yale made tiiem an offer tiiey couldn't refuse.

This fellow, however, was clearly sincere.

He said he had read books about USNA when he was young and always wanted to go there.

To prove it, he brought in from home the very books he bought at a second-hand bookstore and had read as a lad. If he still keeps the books, I guess he meant it.

So, in case any of you were similarly influenced, I scanned in the cover (stUl in the original dust jacket!) of one of the books. They were published in 1910 when, if you believe the illustrations. Midshipman wore dress uniforms all the time.

Thanks, Bull, in s o m e places in the U . S . of A if you d o n ' t say Annapolis and only the Naval A c a d e m y they think you attended one of those schools advertised in the back of Boys Life. T r a e story—Now from Denny Neutze; About a month and a half ago, Mike and Pam Epprecht were in town and we had the opportunity to have dinner with them and Rosie and Jim Stark. As you would expect, the reunion in two years' time became a topic of conversation. One point that came up was that as nice as the Saturday night cmise was, it was a bit confining in the sense that it was difficult to mingle and see lots of people. Everyone seemed to feel that the dinner dance held on Saturday night during prior reunions was a better format as it provided a better opportunity for socializing. It was also an opportunity for those who chose to do so to squeeze into the tux that had been hanging in the closet since the last reunion! I would ask that the committee that is organizing the reunion give some thought to bringing back this format for the Saturday evening function. Perhaps others have some thoughts on this particular point that they could also pass along to the committee.

From Phil Ferrara we have yet another input...

A big group of '65ers and their wives came to town from near and far for the Navy-Tulane game on 1 November Some of those included Pat and Dave Miller, Emily and Bill Erickson, Debbie and Larry Brady and their son, Corey, Leahray and John Wroten, Mary and Chip Seymour, Jan and Ted Krauss, Carrol and Denny Spurgeon, Robin and Sted Garber, Nina and John Thompson, Linda and Phil Fenara, Pat Philbin, Roger Staubach, Merry and Skip Orr, Melanie and Pete Gness (escorted by Tyler), Debbie Mallow and Denny Wedekind, Sharon and Dan Mitchell, Betsy and Clem Meehan, Bonnie and Jim Stewart, GG and Paul Marshall, Nancy and Bob Bush, Missy and Rich Harden, Margaret and Frank Wilson, and Sam and Froggie Kristensen.

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Of special note, Pete indicated that he and Roger and die Athletic Director, Chet Gladchuk, are organizing some very special events for our 40th Reunion coming up in early November 2005. This won't spoil the surprise, but suffice it to say that both of the '65 tailgate parties are going to be inside the stadium location with great content that weekend. Pete urged everyone to get back in shape because the "Jolly Roger" may sail again!

During the Navy-Tulane game day many of us got to take a "hardhat" tour of the stadium rebuild with the NAAA's Eric Ruden. He pointed out the changes and the final ones still to come in early 2004. Eric explained the new formal entrance, the ponds, the memorial arches, the high tech video score boards at both ends, the new, lowered playing field surface, and its ulfra modem drainage system. All are fantastic. About 7,000 added seats and the "bowl-like" appearance of the now completely enclosed stadium give it a real football field feebng. I believe all who have seen it so far agree that it is afremendousachievement. Eric noted that the lacrosse home games will be played at the stadium, as well as some soccer games with large audience potential. He indicated that NAAA has also submitted proposals to host several national collegiate sports events and tournaments at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. 2004 will bring 15 more specialty boxes, a new press box and elevator system, new parking lot and perimeter fencing and landscaping, new concessions and restrooms, and electrical and plumbing infrastmcture upgrading.

Well, that is about all the space we have for this issue. Great to have all those pictures. Send in those Army-Navy game photos please. Beat Army in all those winter sports!

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Pete Hesser, Al Hendershot, and Bill Phillips.

That was followed by a Beat Army luncheon on 3 December, attended by Paul Cotter and Tom Marfiak, Pete Hesser, Bill Phillips, Bill Caiazza, Larry Fish, Tom Lomacchio, and Jimmy Persels. If you think you'll be in the area, contact them for particulars, or get on their email list. Bill Caiazza's email is roccocaiazza@ comcast.net and Bill Phillips' email is bubbausna® riva.net.

Speaking of Army-Navy, that was a great victory. Among those attending the very cold, but worthwhile outing were Nancy and Pete Hesser, Barbara and Pete Howton, Jane and Sam Marrone, and Donna and Bill Phillips, as captured in the picture that follows.

Annual Membership: 12% Life Membership: 44%

Pres: VADM John S. Redd, USN (Ret) Sec'y: CDR Mike Baird, USN (Ret) 63 Franklin St., Annapolis, MD 21401 e: baird@toad.net West Coast Sec'y; Robert G. Johnson Jr., Esq. 30131 Town Center Dr, Suite 147 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 web site: www.usna66.org Welcome to the New Year everyone. Much has happened since the November-December issue, so I'll get right to it. Homecoming this year was especially enjoyable. Though Navy lost the game, the activities were nearly like one of our major reunions. We began with a reception for Pam and Rod Rempt on Friday, 14 October. The event was graciously hosted by Pam and Rod at Buchanan House, and included over 100 Classmates, wives, and guests. On Saturday, an equal number of Classmates and wives helped cheer Navy and enjoy the tailgating. All-in-all, it was a traly festive weekend.

For those contemplating coming to any of the football games next year. Bill Caiazza and Bill PhUlips have set up a site for each of the games, except Homecoming, and are planning some Annapolis events throughout the year The first event held by them was a luncheon in November attended by Tom Lomacchio, Jim Persels, Tom Eubanks, Larry Fish, Bill Caiazza, 102

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Al and Mark Swinger aboard JOHN C. STENNIS From Al Swinger: Subject: Alan Swinger aboard JOHN C. STENNIS

This note is intended to tell you and our Classmates why I was unable to attend all Homecoming activities except the dress parade, which I found most enjoyable—especially when our Class was announced. (We had the loudest cheer!) As can be seen in the attached photos, I was onboard JOHN C. STENNIS (CVN-74) on Sunday, 26 October, as the CO's guest (CAPT Jim McDonell).

Notwithstanding the honendous bmsh fire situation around the LA-San Diego area, we sailed from North Island early moming on the 26th. As such, I had to forgo Homecoming since I was fraveling on the 25th.

The prime purpose of my visit to STENNIS was to watch my son, LTJG Mark Swinger, do his requal Carrier Quals (CQ) as a pilot of an F14 in VF-31. He did a great job—per his CO, XO, and ship CO. He and his squadron, a unit of CVW-14, are expected to deploy with STENNLS in May 2004. As the credit card commercial of late on TV says, despite the cost— the opportunity to observe Mark's flying skills were "Priceless!" Also, having tiie chance to

interact with the superb men and women, officers and enlisted, aboard STENNIS was an honor— made me want to suit up and go with them.

If any of you should get the opportunity to sail with afleetunit, I highly recommend that you do so, especiaUy those of you who left the service early. I think you wiU be pleasantiy surprised.

By the way, my son is a University of Delaware grad—made for some interesting chatter aboard STENNIS on Homecoming weekend.

Jim Long, president of our Class foundation sent me the following update on the status of the foundation.

This information covers the period since the last annual report was issued in 2000. Our foundation remains operational while the Class executive committee evaluates options for using the residual funds. The balance in the foundation's account currently totals about $95,000. Recent educational grants made to dependents of our deceased Classmates are as follows: 2001: KaUierine Nichols— $2,500 Erik HeUnsin—$2,500 2002: Katiierine Nichols —$2,500 David T. Walker—$2,500 Future Commitments Include David T WaUcer—$7,500 total for 2003-2005 Gregory Prout—$10,000 total for 2003-2006 Sabrina Lee Benedict—$10,000 total for 2005-2009 Adriana Lee Benedict—$10,000 total for 2006-2010 Lee Benedict's two daughters are now approaching college and became eligible for a grant. Martha's recent letter back to our foundation follows: I have no words to express the appreciation for what the board of directors of Lee's Class is doing for my daughters. I feel tiiat Lee keeps watching after us and I am very lucky that I have good friends that always are giving me some support and advice when I need it. I never thought that I could get this far along raising two giris by myself Thank God they are smart and very responsible. Sabrina Lee Benedict, bom 9 August '86, and Adriana Lee Benedict, born 9 August '87. Yes, they are a year apart on the same date. They were just five and a half and four and a half years old when Lee passed away. Luckily I was able to stay home and raise them. They needed me at home and Lee luckily continued to provide for us. It was not an easy job, being a widow, seeing two littie girls without their father, and having fears that something may happen to me.

Once again, I'd like to give you my sincere thanks for the generosity of the Class of '66 and for your time.

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Bill, Ron, and Ned in King Hall '66: The Spooners and Leniarts at Notre Dame

"66: President's Circle Classmates Wth the above additions, the total value of all grants made by our foundation between 1988 and 2002 to honor our fallen Classmates is now $344,662. We now have another $37,500 in known commitments. Traly this has been a very worthwhile experience for all of us.

On a more personal note, Jim reported the following: I am pleased to say that the Long clan is doing great. As empty nesters, Nancy and I never take for granted how blessed we are with our three kids and now with three beautiful grandkids. We are never lacking for something to do. We continue to love the Annapolis lifestyle, saiUng, and the flow of friends and Classmates that the old town generates.

Speaking of Classmates and how small our world has become, our younger son, Chris Long '92, is now working for Pete Howton at Gray Hawk Systems and loves it. Our daughter, Kara, is in her third year of medical school at UNC and her advisor is none other than Dr Al Parker who is the chief of thoracic rradiology there. We appreciate the mentoring both Pete and Al are clearly providing. How special is fliat?

After trying retfrement for a while, I decided last year to join John Beakes in a new startup company named Next Century (www.nextcentury.com). We are having fun building a new team while getting the chance to work on confracts to assist the war fighter and first responders with new tools to meet today's security challenges. In any case, working again is keeping me out of froubleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;which Nancy believes is probably a good thing. We are finally enjoying Navy football again (being long-time season ticket holders) and look forward to the opportunity to see more of our Class as they retum to Annapolis.

My thanks to Jim for that great update. As we move into sponsoring our Class projects through Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

the USNA Foundation, it's great to see the good our own efforts have brought and are still bringing.

Pete Leniart (PLeniart@aol.com) checked in to remind me about the annual Florida Comearound. Here's his email on that.

Looks like it will be in May in Boca Raton.

This one will be special because Keith Melton has offered to host a cocktail party in his Spy Museum. I've seen the museum and it has an incredible collection of spy artifacts from assassination devices to communication-photo equipment. You can see a sampling in his book, The Ultimate Spy. Please let our out-of-state Classmates know in your next issue that if they want to be included, they should contact me at my email or phone: 727-781-1974.

Jane and I went to the Navy-Notre Dame game last month and hooked up with Arden and Bob Spooner. Had a great time, the Notre Dame fans were very gracious. We'll see how nice they are next year when we beat them.

Most of you know what happened when Hurricane Isabel went through Annapolis. It was quite a site. Navy was inundated with water, causing about $87 million in damage. Portable classrooms are still in use as I write this in December Ned Sarno was in Annapolis for the USNA Foundation's President's Circle festivities the weekend following Homecoming. Also here were Art Bryant, Ron Buschbom, Robin Bellas, Tom Payne, Chuck Tehrich, and Bill Ogden. I happened to pass Julie and Bill as they were arriving at BWI airport. I was going the opposite way, en route to a business trip. Ned documented the occasion with a couple of photos. The first captures all those Classmates attending. The second is Bill, Ron, and Ned dining in King Hall. My thanks to Ned for the information and photos.

It is my sad duty to report the death of Steve Rohrkemper. I received the following from Timothy Woodbury of the Shipmate staff.

On Wednesday, 10 December 2003, Stephen Rohrkemper of Falls Church, VA; beloved husband of Patiicia Rohrkemper; father of Cameron Rohrkemper, died. He was preceded in death by his brotiier, Kurt Rohrkemper. He is also survived by his parents, Henry and Evalyn Rohrkemper; his sister, Patricia Friesen; his niece, and two nephews. A memorial service wiU be held at Everly Community Funeral Care, 6161 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA, on Saturday, 13 December, at I p.m. inumment has been scheduled to occur at ArUngton National Cemetery on 16 January 2004. The family requests that in lieu offlowers,a memorial contribution be made to the American Cancer Society, 124 Park St., SE, Vienna, VA 22180.

I know you join me in extending prayers and best wishes to Patricia and Cameron. My first encounter with Steve was our aviation summer in Pensacola, when he was my roommate. Later, at the Navy Postgraduate School, I remember him being selected as one of the few to go to Cranfield in England to complete his master's degree in aeronautical engineering. Anyone who sat in Class with Steve knows how bright he was. He will be missed.

And that wraps another article. My best wishes to all in the coming year. The executive committee is already accomplishing initial planning for the 40th Reunion in 2006, so I'll be providing updates on our progress throughout the year.

Until February, all the best! â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Mike

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Annual Membership: 10% Life Membership: 57%

Pres: CDR David E. Church, USN (Ret.) Sec'y; LtCol Jim McNeece, USMC (Ret) 1603 John Worthington Way CrownsvUle, MD 21032 h: 410-849-3423; f; 410-849-3623 (call before faxing); e; scribe67@aol.com Where to begin! I sorta have to minimize the chatter this time because I have a raft of photos to show you, but it certainly has to be said that the win over Army was a wonderful end to the regular season. And the trip to the Houston Bowl is the icing on the cake! The outcome of that one will be known by the time you read this, but I'm finding it hard to type here in mid-December with my fingers crossed! It's just so great to watch a man like Paul Johnson take a super bunch of kids who had grown accustomed to

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22 October was the date of Tony Principi's reception for the Class of '67 in his offices at the Department of Veteran's Affairs in Washington.

It was a real party. He claims he has the best view in the city overlooking the White House, the Washington Monument, and the Lincoh Memorial, and I believe it! His conference room had been tumed into a beautiful reception with drinks and hors d'oeuvres. By my count, there were 41 Classmates and spouses/significant others/friends there. Afterward, we went down the street to the Army-Navy Club for dinner and made a complete evening of it. It was such a fun event that Tony was making noises like he might do it again. Stay tuned! Al Toppelberg once again limbered up his camera for photos. I don't have room for all he sent but here's a sample.

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losing and show them what winners they always were! For those of you who did not have the opportunity to attend a game in Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium this year, Coach Johnson's influence touched much than the few tens of Mids on the football team. The renewed spirit of the Brigade is something palpable and just flows over the stands! The last two seasons have been an amazing process to watch. If the Department of Defense wants a lesson in transformation, all they need to do is trandle a few miles east on Highway 50 to Annapolis!

The Class of '67 had its usual gathering at Ogle Hall (Alumni House) to watch the game. I had to take a miss, but I understand it was a super gathering. Got a photo of Nita and Jack Parry and Suzanne and Jim Buttinger as they enjoyed the aftemoon. I haven't received any in-person reports from anyone who was in Philadelphia, but it must have been great to watch!

Nita and Jack beating Army

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Bob Fischi and Tony Jim and Suzanne lovin' life!

As I said, I had to take a miss but I was holding up the blue and gold elsewhere. My daughter, Erin, works for the office of management, got us an invitation to take a Christmas tour of the White House along with her boyfriend, Sean O'Brien. As I told others, when your kid invites you to the White House, you don't tum it down.

However, our Beat Army buttons drew the attention of the Secret Service agents on duty. As we entered the Red Room, one announced in a loud voice that we could not wear those things in there, that they would have to be taken off! Of course, that drew everyone's attention to the Navy infilfrators. He then stated that since he'd spent nine years in the Army, the buttons would not be allowed. I began to limber up my freedom of speech argument, when the other agent said it was okay for us to keep them...he'd spent four years in the Marines. I'm sure everyone else thought something dire was going on, but it was great fun. We'd earlier ran into a young woman on the staff whose husband was a grad and a USMC helicopter pilot.

Jim Barrett and Betty Blohm

I picked up a couple of items from Dave Church. In an email, Keefer Welch said he left Sheraton ten years ago and in the last six years has been the CEO of a couple of start ups in the health and wellness industry. He's currently working on a project in London creating a center of excellence for women's health. Dave also told me he'd leamed that Bob Natter had been in Key West fishing with Mike Currie. Then comes a letter from Mike complete with pictures. A successful fishing trip it was, too! This from Mike, and from the sound of it I may have to do some investigative reporting and head to Key West to check things out for myself!

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"67: Larry and Jean Morris with Stephanie and Denny Hackathom

"67: Seated: Sally Libby, J.J. and Peggy O'Brien, Barbara and Mike WilUams; standing: Dick and Kay Branum

offices in Baton Rouge, LA, and Washington, DC. In addition to that one. The Naval Institute has named Tom Wilkerson as its new CEO and publisher Tom has been working in private industry for the last five years and has been on the Institute's board of directors and the Naval Institute Foundation's board of trustees. It's good to see two more Marines have found work!

Ron Cornetta sent a short note saying that his oldest daughter, Elisa Cometta Reeves, LSU Law '03 was admitted to the Louisiana Bar Association on 10 October 2003. He sent a great picture that I'll put on the web site when the column gets posted there.

Finally, BowlFeast II, the Class of '67 bowling outing and potluck dinner was held on 15 November in Pasadena, MD. The affair was hosted by Terri and Ron Holcombe. Attending were Beth and Ed Blackwood, Charlotte and Dave Church, Kathleen and John CraighiU, Beverly and John Hannon, Pat and Jim McNeece, Yvon and Chuck Pyetski, Sharon and Jim Schear, and Susanna and Ken IXittle.

Everyone had a great time and as usual, the food was terrific. In the men's competition, the lower half of the alphabet (by last name) narrowly beat the upper half in the final game. On the women's side, Terri Holcombe rolled a 173, Beth Blackwood had a 168, and Sharon Schear had some very good games. Notice the men's scores weren't mentioned. The Schear's also got high marks for their bowling accessories, particularly Poopie's headgear. Kathleen's blueberry pie won the food competition hands down!

Watch your email and the Class calendar for aimouncements about next year's event.

Enclosed are several pictures I took while fishing with Bob Natter back in October during his most recent visit to Key West. While attending his retirement ceremony aboard TEDDY ROOSEVELT in September, I invited him

to come down and do some fishing with me once he no longer had a job. We had met in Key West many times during his active duty, but he was always way too busy to take any time for himself. (I retfred in Key West after my command of NAS Key West and decided to mn charter-fishing business to keep me out of tiie bars and off the couchâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;thus, 'TaiUiooker Charters.")

We casmetted oiff Uve bait in the shaUows 12 miles west of Key West, and then I took Bob out for some Ught tackle fishing over the wreck of a Worid War n U.S. submarine, tiie S-I6, in 240 feet of water By slowly pitching handfuls of our Uve baits out behind the boat, we drew the predators upfromthe depths and the fight was on. I made Bob puU up every fish we hooked, so he was one tfred puppy by the end of the day. When Bob had finally had enough, we had caught numerous skipjack tuna, blackfin tuna, false albacore, kingfish, cobia, amberiack, and banacuda on a beautiful, balmy day.

Claudia bowed out so she could track down all the secret shopping hotspots with Elizabeth, so Bob and I "batched" it. Tough life!

I have fished a lot of our Classmates here in Key West on 'Tailhooker" over the years, as well as many more guys from other USNA Classes. Included in the '67 crowd are John Aunchman, Billy Calhoun, Skip Dittman, Al Davey, Mike Farlow, Ken Findley, Mike Frey, Don Geismar, Buddy Goodwin, Mike Mazurczak, Roger Paradis, Don Priest, Dave Scott, and Rick Scivicque.

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Mike Currie with blackfin tuna In addition to all the other good things that have gone on the last several weeks, I received a couple of press releases. On 29 September, The Shaw Group Inc. announced that Mike Delong had been named corporate vice president of Global Planning and Operations. It's a newly created position in which Mike will "support commercial and governmental client relationships in the international energy and infrastmcture markets, leading some of Shaw's key global programs while playing a significant role in the execution of Shaw's strategic plan." About two weeks before that, Mike had been appointed to the board of directors of Sykes Enterprises, Inc. He'll remain busy! He'll be living in Tampa with

Poopie the Hun roUs 'em out!

And that's all there is. I think I've maintained the delicate balance between text and photos.

We'll see if Shipmate's calculations are the same as mine. In the meantime...I wish you a good and prosperous 2004. If during the year you feel a need for the latest word from the Yard, tune in to Go Navy Radio at http://www.usna.com/ WhatsNew/2003/GoNavyRadio.htm on your Internet dial. It operates 24/7 for your listening pleasure. It's an Alumni Association effort 105

dedicated to informing, educating, and entertaining Midshipman and Naval Academy graduates world wide.

With that little plug for our sponsor: that's it... Goodnight! â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Jim

production staff, but more importantly because it also recognizes the courage and sacrifice of generations of Naval Academy graduates who have served their nation in peace and war."

I have received numerous questions regarding the distribution of the documentary. If you have paid your Class dues, Joe Conway says that you will receive one in the new year. If you have not paid your dues and would like a copy of the Annual Membership: 10% DVD, kindly mail a check for $25 to our freasLife Membership: 47% urer, MUie Neale, at 41 Saint Andrews Rd., Sevema Park, MD 21146-1433. Joe said the Pres: Joseph V. Conway Class is still awaiting the outcome of the producExec Sec'y: Leo Kuehn tion's final academic review by the Dean's 531 Wilson Rd., AnnapoUs, MD 21401-1061 office. Tempus fugit. The Alumni Association e; Ikuehn@arinc.com has shown interest in using the production as a Corr Sec'y; CAPT Gordon I. Peterson, USN (Ret) resource in support of both fiind raising and 7994 Hidden Bridge Dr., Springfield, VA 22153 membership. Additional copies will be available p; 703-913-5404; w; 202-267-2250 as soon as the copyright issues are resolved f; 202-267-4020; e: gpeters621@aol.com regarding several commercial music tracks used web site; www.usna68.com in the production. I queried the Naval It is refreshing to close out 2003 with the Academy's public affairs officer regarding the prospect of Navy's football team attending a status of the documentary's availability for use bowl game after December's inspired and frigid in the classroom at the Academy. VADM Rod win over Army. What a difference a year makes! Rempt '66 said, in part, I closed out the year with a wealth of info "Prepared to Serve, the U.S. Naval Academy from numerous contributors, so I'll get right to in the Vietnam Era" is a great resource for their news.

Midshipmen to draw from as they prepare The opening of the National Air and Space themselves for the reaUties of combat leaderMuseum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, the ship in our Navy and Marine Corps. Thank you expansive new annex located near Dulles for sharing this valuable insight with our future Airport, atfracted widespread media coverage in leaders, and for your service to our great nation.

December. None other than retired Marine In other news related to our 35th, the initial Corps MajGen Joe Anderson has been appointepoxy plaque at the base of the Vietnam ed as its associate director Congratulations, Joe! Memorial Monument on the Academy grounds The Udvar-Hazy Center provides the muchhas now been replaced by a bronze lifetime needed space needed to display the planes and plaque which credits the Class with moving, renartifacts that tell the history of aviation and ovating, and maintaining it. Joe Conway was space flight. Joe was on hand for the ribbonrecentiy elected chairman of the planning comcutting ceremony on 15 December mittee, which sets the agenda for the USNA Council of Class Presidents. This group is made up of all Class presidents and meets twice a year to discuss Alumni issues of general interest. It recently submitted five issue papers to the Academy's Board of Trastees.

Joe also advised that a review of corporate bylaws requires that our Class president be replaced after serving five years. However, the review indicated that the date begins at the date of incorporation (not at five-year reunions). Joe has agreed to stay on to finish that term, pending agreement of the Class board of directors. In any On hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony openmg the case, he will be able to continue to represent us National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy on the Council's Planning Committee and attend Center on 15 December were, from left, MajGen Joe T the Council meetings. One item of new business Anderson '68, USMC (Ret), associate director of the saw the Class take steps recently to funds food Center; Gen John R. Dailey, USMC (Ret.), director of the National Air and Space Museum; and Don Lopez, and books for needy children in Colombia in the assistant director of the National Air and Space Museum name of Eugenia Delgado Sanchez, Jack In November, Empire Video proudly Smith's slain fiancee. The foundation has been announced that "Prepared to Serve...the Naval established to provide food and books to those Academy in the Vietnam Era," the documentary being starved and deprived of education in the Class sponsored and presented as a gift to the Colombia as threats and reprisals against those Naval Academy on our 35th Reunion, was who oppose the drug cartel. The Class, as a selected to receive a "Gold Telly" award from 501C3 organization, made a small donation, Telly Award's 25th Anniversary Classic. The which will support a child for one year, with documentary was judged to have met "a high 100% of the proceeds going to the child through standard of excellence" in the education catego- Jack's efforts in Columbia.

We are awaiting a photo of our child to post on ry of its annual competition. In a company press release. Bob Rositzke '57, the president of our web site.

Gen Mike Hagee and honorary Classmate Empire Video, Inc., and the documentary's producer, said he was thrilled by the award, "...in ADM Vera Clark hosted a great Army-Navy part because of the recognition it affords my tailgate in the new football stadium in

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Philadelphia in December. As the snow was blowing and the wind chill was in the 20s when I arrived garbed in my Arctic gear, I went directly to my ice-covered seat (on Army's side of the field this year) for the march on. Attendees included the Gottshalks, Kanes, Peases, Conways, Phil Hough, Houghtons, Metzgers, Haines, Eberths, Murrays, Cimaglias, Phil Katauskas and, according to Joe, many more Classmates, but he was cold and did not take notes! What a great year I picked to sit on Army's side of the field with some Army friends. Go Navy!

Senior leadership paid tribute to Army and Navy at the conclusion of the 104th meeting between the Black Knights and Midshipmen. L to r: VADM Rodney Rempt '66, USNA superintendent; Gen Michael W. Hagee, commandant of the Marine Corps; Gordon R. England, secretary of the Navy, (SecNav); Anthony Principi '67, secretary of Veterans Affairs; and ADM Vem Clark, chief of naval operations and honorary member of '68. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Male Johnny Bivera

I was looking for our Class balloon when I arrived at the game, but Joe reported that it took to the heavens during the fourth quarter of Navy's last home game. The FAA was notified by lead "yellow shirt" Roy Graham, no Air Force aircraft were scrambled, nor were any of BWI's flights affected. Joe said we will likely not replace the beast due to cost and logistics, but some altemative will be available by next season.

This was not the first time our Class balloon caused a problem at a game. Jim Niehus reported that Roy launched the mini-blimp at Navy's exttaordinary win over Air Force, and it promptly got agitated by the gusty winds and attacked an unsuspecting (but deserving) Air Force fan.

Mission accomplished. Jim, who attended the game with Patty, also reported that the food was excellent as usual at the tailgate, but Sue and Jim Rather sent it over the top with their genuine Wisconsin bratwursts, without which a decent tailgate paity cannot happen. Also in attendance were PhU Hough, Karen and KendeU Pease, Mary and Ted Naydan, Sheila and John Olsen, Terri and Joe Conway, Becky and Dan Lear, Joanie and Roy Graham, Pete Diefendorf, Patty and Mike Neale, and Sandy Paine.

Phil Hough also reported a good timiout at the 68 tailgate at the Tulane game, including Bob Lewis, Tom Pestorius, George Breeden, Jerry Thompson, Gerry Motl, Rick Bayer, and Steve Etter, among others. Silke and Mike Hagee also were on hand witii his security detail! Speaking of Mike, Dick Evert (revert@raytheon.com) wrote to advise that Mike spoke at the 2003 Tailhook Convention and provided an inspirational message addressing the performance of our ttoops during the War in fraq, closer Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

Marine Corps ties to the Tailhook Association, and continuing good relations between the CNO and Mike as tiiey lead our Navy-Marine Corps team into the future. Attendees included Randy Bogle, Denny Irelan. Mitch Brown, Mike and Silke, and Dick.

Don Hinsman (dhinsman@wmo.int), one of our more distant ttavelers to the 35th Reunion, has had a distinguished career in meteorology since retiring from the Navy in 1989. This year, while serving as the senior scientific officer of the World Meteorological Organization's (WMO) Satellite Activities in Geneva, Switzerland, he was awarded the Russian Federation's prestigious "World's First Cosmonaut Yuri A. Gagarin Gold Medal" by the all-Russian public organization Cosmonautics Federation of Russia (FKR). Don was so recognized "...for his significant contribution to the development of the Global Satellite Observing System and consolidation of the international cooperation in the field of satellite meteorology." The award was made by Dr. V. Dyaduchenko, deputy director of the Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring, at a ceremony in Moscow. Superb, Don. Congramlations!

Don, a member of the American Meteorological Society, has overall responsibility for WMO space program and satellite activities. This program has experienced major enhancements over the past ten years, so Don's recognition was richly deserved. I asked him to bring us up-to-date on his activities since his Navy retirement: In September 1989 I was placed in charge of tiie WMO's SateUite Activities Office. WMO is a U.N. specialized agency responsible for meteorology and operational hydrology. WMO member countries are normally represented by the heads of the national weather services. We cover aU the related disciplines for meteorology to include weather forecasting, cUmate and cUmate change, agro-meteorology, and marine meteorologyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;so we are right in the middle of the global-warming issue. Get ready for more extreme weather events, and the exfremes will be more extreme!

I am responsible for the use of satelUte data, products, and services in support of all those discipUnes. I interact with those who use data and those who provide them. This challenging job has aUowed me to work with envfronmental space agencies across the world. SateUite meteorologists are a rather smaU global community, and the level of international cooperation amongst coUeagues is tmly amazing. If the rest of the world could work together like the meteorologists do, it would be a far better place to Uve. The Yuri Gagarin Gold Medal I received from the Russian Federation also belongs to all those intemational colleagues who make working together a labor of love. Audrey and I are Uving in France, and it's a short commute to work each day, when I am home. Erik and Laila are living in Perth, AustraUa, and are the proud parents of Eva and Ansel, our two grandchildren. Erik is a geologist on oil rigs and fravels more than I do. Carl and Anna both work for L.L. Bean in Portland, ME. As I reported in an earlier column, the late CAPT Eric L. Washam, a distinguished surface warfare officer and trailblazer in the Aegis program, also was honored in 2003 with the Navy's naming of the Aegis Combat Systems Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

Center in his honor at the facility's site at Wallops Island, VA. According to an article in the Eastem Shore News by Stephen Fumess, the ceremony had plenty of laughter and tears.

"Some words that come to my mind about Eric as a commanding officer are hardworking, honest, brutal if necessary, hard-headed, and clearvisioned," said Steven R. Habeger, the Center's former executive director During the dedication ceremony, the newspaper reported, Eric's wife and daughter. Heather and Megan, addressed the audience. Amid tears and laughter, the paper said, each expressed their heartfelt appreciation for having Eric's name grace the Aegis Center Said Megan of her father: "He knew that leadership is a privilege, not a right. He knew that you could get the job done well, and not worry who gets credit for it; that life allows no room for pettiness, or unkindness; that you should never put a cap on your own potential."

RADM Wayne Meyer, the "father of Aegis," joins Megan and Heather Washam to unveil a portrait of CAPT Eric L. Washam during the naming of the Aegis Combat Systems Center at Wallops Island, VA, in his honor Sadly, we lost two much esteemed Classmates in recent months, and I offer sincere condolences to their families on behalf of the Class. In November, Tom Flynn, a prominent Clay County, FL, physician who spearheaded a 13year-old consortium of doctors and surgeons who volunteer their services to the uninsured, died of cancer. Tom retired from the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1989. According to the Florida Times-Union newspaper, Tom received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. He built a private practice in Orange Park, where he served as president of the Clay County Medical Society. He was recognized as the society's Doctor of the Year in 1994 and as one of WTLV TV-12's 12 Who Care community service honorees in 1997.

At Orange Park Medical Center, his positions included chairman of the internal medicine department and vice chief of hospital medical staff. Tom is survived by his wife, Holly E. Fulton; two sons, Ryan and Mark Flynn; a grandson, Jackson Flynn; a sister, Kay Briggs; and two brothers, Chris and Tim Flynn.

Memorials may be made to St. Peter's World Outreach Center, 5042 Timuquana Rd., Jacksonville. Please see the "Last Call" narrative for Tom, when it is published in Shipmate, for more details of his remarkable medical contributions to his community.

Also, I received word in October that we lost Fred "Bud" Habermehl III to cancer on 28 May, his 58th birthday. Bud grew up in Augusta, KY, and enlisted in the Navy after graduation

from high school in 1962. He was then successful in receiving a fleet appointment to the Naval Academy Prepatory School, where he graduated second in his class. He entered the Academy in 1964 with our Class, but left in 1965 and served in the fleet with the Polaris program. After leaving the Navy, Bud worked for 20 years at Proctor & Gamble in Cincinnati, OH, as a research scientist, where he was awarded numerous patents. He then embarked on a second successful career as senior vice president of Primerica, a Citigroup company. Bud is survived by his wife, Ruth; children Fred, Franklin, and Brian; and four grandchildren. I express my appreciation to Gerry Motl for his help in contacting Ruth and writing the magazine's "Last Call" entry.

From the West Coast came news from Denny Young that Jim Treadwell married Victoria Bashenow in late September at the Admiral Kidd Fleet ASW Center in San Diego. Jim's best man was Warren Smith and Fran Holian was an usher. Congratulations to Victoria and Jim! Denny also wrote that he had lunch with Dave Myers and Terry AUen in October in Orange County. Terry is an attorney with a very prestigious law firm, and David has his own consulting firm in the area. Terry recently lost his oldest son, Jared Alien '97, in an accident.

Jared was in training for a triathlon. Denny also met with Linton Park, George 'Licker, and Chris O'banks in Santa Clara following the Class reunion to catch up on the news. Linton is with Teradyne in the Silicon Valley, George is with NASA Ames at Moffett, and Chris is with Northem Dental in Santa Clara. Thanks for the updates, Denny.

Joe Mazza (jm0045@yahoo.com) sent a note in late October to everyone in the Tenth Company picture to document a "whenevertwo-or-three-shall-meet" moment out west.

"Danielle and I were vacationing in Carmel," Joe said, "and got together with Karen and Rich Curtis for dinner It was really great seeing them again, filling them in on the 35th, and catching up on old times and Rich's hfe as a judge. Rich says that as far as he knows his name has never been mentioned in Shipmate. Would this qualify for inclusion?" Leo Kuehn added that Rich and Karen live in Salinas, CA, where Rich is a longtime California superior court judge for Monterey County. Joe works for the city of Baltimore in its finance department.

Dinner at "The Flying Fish!"from1 to r: Rich and Karen Curtis with Danielle and Joe Mazza Okay, Joe! Thanks for the update and the opportunity not just to mention Rich's name for the first time, but also to publish a photoâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a double whammy! (Drop me a line, Rich; see your name in print again!)

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I don't know about the rest of you, but with all of the eats over the holiday season I found it appropriate to share some inspirational news for the new year in the "PT" department. Gordon Clefton (gclefton@earthlink.net) kindly obliged: I hope you wiU all forgive this shameless bit of self-congratulation, but I cannot resist the temptation to report that I was in a Potomac Boat Club (PBC) eight-person shell (8-plus) that took gold at the Masters Rowing Nationals near Sacramento, CA, in August. The 1,000meter races were on Lake Natoma, a beautiful, wind-protected venue with seven lanes of racing between buoys with elecfronic timing. The hosting club was the Califomia State University Sacramento (CSUS) Aquatic Center in Rancho Cordova. This also happens to be the boathouse from which my daughter, Camille, rows, so I could not miss this trip.

Our start was with the pack, and the competition so keen that, at the halfway point, we stiU had a line abreast of racers. PBC implemented its race plan at the 600-meter mark and "puUed-the-trigger" to release aU that was left after four days of qualifying heats and smallboat racing. We accelerated with a smooth surge of power and gained open water on our competitors. At our finish bom I looked up to see the other six shells still rowing hard with the closest 1-1/3 lengths behind. The bow is a great seat because of the elation associated with such a view at moment like that one. This Gold Medal wiU bring a smile to my face for a long, long time.

Gordon told me that he won his Class numerals in lightweight crew during our Plebe Year followed by three varsity letters (and an N Blanket) also in lightweight crew. Way to go, Gordo! Stroke! Word on Gail and Chuck Lehman's impressive fronman finishes and our Marine Corps Marathon finishers will await my next colunm. I regret that space considerations preclude ranning the photo accompanying Gordon's submission, but hopefully Dave lyier win post it on our homepage.

In closing, Mike McHugh (mmchugh@ navymutual.org) reported that he and his "double Classmate" (USNA and McLean High School) Loran Adams attended the monthly Greater Washington Alumni Association luncheon in November to hear Bryan O'Connor deliver a talk on the "Impact of the COLUMBIA Loss on Human Space Flight." As a regular attendee at the Washington Chapter's luncheon, we would like to encourage attendance by our Class. The last three have featured members of our Class as the guest speakers, and Ed SuUivan is the Chapter's president. Mike also attended the Toys-for-Tots kickoff luncheon in late November where Mike Hagee was the featured speaker "This is a very worthwhile cause," Mike wrote. "Navy Mutual Aid Association always sponsors a table at the event. It might be something to consider for other organizations that have our Classmates in keys positions to consider."

On a personal note, Mike was married to Barbara Beraing in September. He had previously reported their deaths of our spouses in 2001.

Of note, Mike's First Company Classmates dedicated Memorial Chairs in Alumni Hall to Barbara's husband, Ron Beming, and their other deceased Companymate, Sam Clark, at the 35th Reunion in Annapolis.

I open this first column of the new year with thanks for the many contributions I have received during 2003 (please keep them coming), best wishes to you all for continued health and happiness, and the request that you keep our men and women in uniform foremost in your thoughts and prayers as they continue to wage the war against intemational terrorism—at home and around the world.

All the best. —Gordo

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Annual Membership: 9% Life Membership: 41%

Pres: EH. "Mike" Michaelis Vice Pres; Jim Speer Sec'y; Dr. Steve Hudock 6006 Woodlake Ln., Alexandria, VA 22315-2637 703-989-4606; e; steve.hudock@ngc.com Treas: C. Lansdowne Hunt Well folks—what a football season for Navy!

Lots of visitors at the World Class '69 tailgater.

Among those spotted under the tent were Bill Arbacus, Al Cipriani, Pete Renfree, Tim Halliday, Jerry Loempke, Joey Chopek, Jerry Motta, Paul Alfieri, Tank Tankersly, Hank Davidson, Lanny Hunt, Bill Cox, Joe Green, Jim Barnett, Tommy Nastro, Jim Higgens, Bill Coleman, Mike Clark, Tom Burbage, Walt Giraldi, Walt Tisdale, Phil Hazelrig, Mike Michaelis, Todd Creekman, Steve Ward, Dave Rose, and Jim Sandberg. My apologies if I left

someone off the Ust here, but the place was really crowded and full of good cheer Many of us are still enjoying the warm afterglow of another resounding win over Army in spite of the near zero-degree wind chill at The Vet in Philly. Houston was a lot warmer!

As you may recall—we held our election for vacating positions in the fall. The results were announced at the Annual Meeting on 24 October and have been posted on the web site and email, but for those who might have missed them they were: President—Mike Michaelis, Vice President—Jim Speer, Secretary—Steve Hudock, and Director—Lanny Hunt. Minutes of the meeting should be posted on the web site also. We will be posting the minutes of the Annual Meeting and all of our board of director meetings on the web site in an effort to improve communications.

Dick Lyles wrote in to teU us that his fourth book, a parable entitied Winning Ways: Four Secrets for Getting Great Results by Working Well With People, was released in 2000. It went on to become a best seller published in nine languages, with audio-cassette and paperback versions as well. However, some of his greatest joy came from the fact that a number of our fellow Alums contacted him to say how much they enjoyed the book. Even though nonfiction parables tend to be short and ultta-concise, I'm impressed by their impact. LyIe has also written a sequel entitled Winning Habits: Four Secrets that will Change the Rest of Your Life (Financial Times/Prentice Hall, January 2004). It's another short parable that I think Academy grads may

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like even more. A couple of the secrets come right from the halls of good old Mother B. The mentor who shares the four secrets is none other than ADM John Paul Jones Farragut USN (Ret.), graduate of USNA. The book is available online and at all retail outlets. Thanks for sharing our successes with us, Lyle. Great idea for gift lists.

Frank Roberts provided a short note to let us know that after six years with Battlespace, Inc. as vice president and director of operations (Hampton Roads), he has taken a senior engineer advisor position with Old Dominion University Research Foundation. In that capacity he has been assigned to U.S. Joint Forces Command under the provisions of the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (BRA.) and is serving as the govemment lead for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) integration initiatives. He's looking forward to seeing fellow '69ers next Septeml)er. Congratulations and good luck, Frank!

As a wrap up, there is a long delayed picture (previous page) of Linda and Tom Cruser promoting their son, Greg Cmser '03 with additional attention coming from George, Tom's dad, and Matt Cruser '05, This event from last May after we aU sat through a moming of rain that could not wash out the hopes and dreams of '03. Tom talked with John White who is also living in New Orieans and working at the Northrop Grumman Corporation Avondale shipyard. He's also touched bases with Dennis Yatras who continues to work the DoD circuit in Alexandria, VA, while in the process of purchasing a bed and breakfast on the Eastem Shore, Tom LaForce and his son, Wes, are doing well—still working hard on Wes' recovery from a broken neck. He's made good progress and continues to press for more.

From Tom Schram: Attached is a photo of Todd Creekman and me taken at the 2003 Historic Naval Ships Association annual meeting, held in Bainbridge, WA, during September. Todd is cunently executive director of the Naval Historical Foundation and they are a member of HNSA. I was there as the executive director of the National Submarine Science Discovery Center, a non-profit based in Newport, KY. I attended HNSA to make a presentation to the group on a nine month education program in math and science for the fifth grade that is based on submarine technology called NavOps Deep Submergence. I was also out there to inspect NARWHAL (SSN-67I). Our group plans to bring NARWHAL to Newport, KY, mounted on a barge and outfit it as a science discovery center. When President Bush signed the Defense Appropriations BiU on 30 September, a rider was included in that bill which directed SecNav to reserve NARWHAL for our group pending receipt of an acceptable ship donation application by the Navy. Todd has been exfremely helpful to us as we have attempted to navigate the rocks and shoals of the ship donation process over the last two years. At this point, it's looking pretty good for a former nuclear submarine to end up on the Ohio river as a science museum. More to follow.

SAVE THE DATE!

The annual Robert Means Thompson Society (RMTS) luncheon is 23 April 2004 Please Contact: Carolyn Kantor at 410-293-1952 for more information Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

Todd Creekman and Tom Schram From Tom Fahy: Attached is a picture (previous page) from Webster City, IA, taken Memorial Day weekend. My wife, Karen, and I attended the wedding of Katie Moody, Janet and Bill Moody '72s daughter Bill and Janet are on the left.

I'm now at Tech-Marine Business, a small company headed by Bobby Bennett '64. We provide program management and engineering support to NavSea and are loaded with Boat School grads: our Classmate Joe Greene, Charly Dittmar '68, Tom Gorski '71, Gary Carlile '73, and John Braun '83. We share space with the Marine Services Division of Computer Sciences Corporation near the Navy Yard, headed up by our own Mo Gauthier.

Other folks in the building include Mike Averna '92 and Joe Faltisco '65.

My nephew, John Fahy, spent a week at USNA this summer at an indoctrination for prospective Midshipmen; he'll hopefully be back next year as a member of the Class of '08.

After we pound Army this fall, he'll be part of the drive to "Even the Score in TwentyOught Four!"

Karen and I are awaiting are first grandchild in Febmary, as are the soon-to-be parents, Todd and Terri Stanley.

Not much else for now; I'll check in again sometime in the next 34 years.

That's it from the mailbag this go-around. As we move into the Dark Ages tum on the light and send us a note or an email to share with the rest of the Class. Remember to get your reservations at the Sheraton Barcelo in Annapolis for September so you can share in the fun of our 35th. Also, talk with your Companymates about where you want to eat/drink that Friday night!

Good times coming. Beat Army —Steve

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itself in the annual San Diego area Beat Army golf toumament. Thirty-two, four-man teams played in a scramble format at ADM Baker golf course this year with Classes spread from 2000 down to 1956. The Class of '71 had 11 players to win the quantity award and '70 had eight players. But, the Class of '70 won the quality award because its two teams tied for first place ahead of the pack. The team of Chuck Yash, VADM Tim LaFleur, Bob Baker, and Dean Knuth tied for first with the team of Brad Nemeth, Butch Kondrick, and Mike Oliver.

They had a late cancellation of Superior Court Judge Dave "OB" Oberholtzer who had to be in court. But, Mike Oliver nailed his first shot of the tournament winning closest to the pin on the hole that he started on. Al Roy was a late entry and managed to do his limping-best, and in pain, just days before going in for hip replacement surgery. Chuck Yash, former CEO of Taylor Made and Callaway Golf had a hot putter making five birdie putts. Dean Knuth's iron-game was on, as he won closest to the pin on a long par three and hit the pin on another approach shot. He sent pictures of the players enjoying a beer after the round too! The lady in the foreground of the Yash and Oliver photo is Suzanne Knuth.

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Pres; Lynn Widener Sec'y: CDR Royal Connell, USN (Ret) 1978 Valley Rd„ AnnapoUs, MD 21401 e: njrotc@arctic.nadn.navy.mil Greetings all, it's been a long time since we last wrote...the folks at the Alumni Association are still trying to get their budget cycle to spin so news will vary its speed for a while. The good news is that there is news, not only about that great Army-Navy game but going up against Texas Tech, of course by the time you read this the game will be history, but for an old Texas boy, this sounds like the perfect match to me.

Skid Heyworth forwarded a note from one our Left Coast reporters, Dean Knuth.

According to Dean, the Class distinguished

Baker, Roy, and Kondrick And now for a plaintive plea from C.J. Kolson. He is desperately trying to find out how he can get one of our Class pins. He has just recently been reunited with his "Very First Trae Love" after 35 years. In C.J.'s words; Jane dumped me my Youngster Year...so stupid and I let her go...so very stupid on my part...but it was meant to be I guess. We had our before, and now we are beginning our after

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(we just had separate durings) and its like we have never been apart and it is incredible. I want to have the chance to pin her again but can't find the source of those dam thingies? If you could send this out to the guys and see if maybe any of them can point me in the right direction on how I can get a '70 Class Pin (our Class logo with a littie gold chain connected to a gold "N") I would be forever in their debt.

Maybe one of our Classmates has an extra one tucked away or one that they could part with just to keep it within the "Class family" if you know what I mean. It would mean so much to my love.

So how about it guys, any leads other than calling Balfour in Baltimore. (I've got his number if you want to give me a call, but I'd bet against the possibility of their making up a new one.)

Jim Carter also forwarded word from Chris Weiscopf Charlene and Carl Weiscopf s son.

We have edited it to send out to you to see who might be able to help rebuild Carl and Charlene's USNA-Navy remembrances.

Thankfully, they came out okay. I'm sure that you saw the San Diego fires on the news. Their home was one of those lost in the Scripps Ranch community. They had no more than 20 minutes of evacuation notice and therefore grabbed the easiest pictures, important documents, and the cat. They are safe and well at Chris' house now.

But due to the need to leave as quickly as they did, they were unable to grab any of his Academy yearbooks, uniforms, ribbons, awards, photos, etc. from his 30 years in the Navy. Now it's almost as if it never was. With his Jen giving birth to their first grandchild this week, the prospect of being able to show them all he had done is now gone. He is beating himself up now that he didn't take another five minutes to grab more family photos, Oiristmas stuff, and Navy memorabilia. There isn't much they can do about the family things that were lost but Chris is asking to try and start getting his "wall of Carl" rebuilt. Any help out there guys?

Eiko and Mike Novak announce the completion of Little Bear Lodge, their vacation home in Northern Michigan. Named after the trout stream that rans through the property, this semirastic getaway offers access to fishing, hunting, hiking, skiing, and some of the best golf courses in North America. And just plain peace and quiet. Because Mike and Eiko must remain in a full-time employment status for the foreseeable future (you know: kids, college, etc.), the cabin is available most of the year to friends, family, and Classmates free of charge. Contact Mike for availability, directions, and keys. Next month (when I have pictures) he will report on the grand opening. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Available to Classmates free of charge.

Mike also sends news of Classmates in the news. ADM Ed Giambastiani, commander of Joint Forces Command and NATO's Supreme Allied Commander for Transformation, was quoted in the 20 October 2003 issue of Federal Computer Week. Our Classmate's bottom line was that while the money spent since 1991 on airlift and sealift was well spent, the services' spending to develop, automate, and integrate the "process side" of the joint deployment left something to be desired. U.S. News & World Report, 22 September issue: On the German 110

'70: Les and his boys, 1 to r: Carl Davis '06, Caryn, Kendal, Anthony ConticeUi '06, Les and Clayton Heyward '06 frigate NIEDERSACHSEN'S flying of Old Glory in passing DOYLE on 11 September 2003, VADM Timothy LaFleur is quoted as saying, "Needless to say, the whole crew was choked up." The American Legion Magazine, October 2003 issue: Looks like the American Legion has hired Fred Peck as a permanent contributor.

Fred's article this month is entitled "The Hollywood Gunny," about actor and retired Marine R. Lee Ermey (the drill instractor in "Full Metal Jacket"). And finally, after all these years of sending press clippings of Classmates to Shipmate, Mike finally gets to blow his own hom. He spoke at a knowledge management conference a couple of weeks ago, and Government Computer News reported it, complete with a full-color head shot and caption, "Bottom right: Mike Novak, senior program analyst at the IRS, talks about clearing the barriers to knowledge sharing."

Brenda and Gary Knight represented the Class at the recent nuptials of Mick Herdrick on 20 September Mick married Mercedes Neff at an ancient Episcopal church near their home in Oceanport, NJ. Being both retired corporate executives of Fidelity Investments, they are spending the fall at a beachside townhouse in Destin Beach, FL, and are looking for a real retirement home somewhere where it's warm!

Steve Becker (my favorite PAO) has moved to Mississippi and started a new job at Millsaps College in Jackson as director of communications and marketing. He's back on a college campus, and loving it. And Rich Thomas sent a photo of him just after completing the Lifetime Fitness Triathalon in Minneapolis in August.

With him are his three kids: Natalie (13), Russel (II) and Ryan (7). His company is designing a new supermarket (30,000 square feet) for

Chicago Food Corp. The largest oriental food importer in the Midwest.

And finally, Les Gable was in the DC area the first week of October as their daughter (26) had emergency heart surgery to repair a hole in the wall separating her right and left atrium(s). The surgery went well and she is recovering. Les needed a break and drove to Annapolis to see a couple of his Atlanta Midshipmen. They toured the Yard and saw the remnants of damage from Hurricane Isabel. He caught them by surprise thanks to cell phones and they were "dragging" a couple of ladies that Sunday aftemoon. The above picture is at the Dry Dock in Dahlgren Hall before they went to dinner. He's been exfremely active as a Blue & Gold Officer in Atlanta and is working with the service academy selection board for Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-GA). His exploits at BGO training were published in the September issue of Shipmate and the story is posted on a web site for perpetual humiliation. Visit members.cox.net/bgo2003 (no www) to see how littie he's matured in 33 years.

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Pres; CAPT Perry Martini, USN (Ret) e; perry.martini@ 1971.usna.com Secy; CAPT Mike Longworth, USN (Ret.) 1145 Birks Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23464-5826 e: duke, long worth @ 1971 .usna.com Webmaster; John Holland e; john.holland2@verizon.net http;//www.usna.coniyclasses/l 971/usnal 971 .htm Happy New Year! Certainly, if ever there were a time to pray for peace on earth and good will toward men, this is it. The global War on Terror moves forward with success measured in smaller degrees than the other major wars of our historyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;one terrorist cell at a time. The material for this column starts just after Hurricane Isabel wrought destraction along the eastem seaboard to include the Naval Academy where a combination of wind, rain, and tidal surge brought unprecedented flooding to much of the Yard. The period end coincides with the capture of Saddam Hussein. Surely, these are interesting times.

After much email pestering Dick Enderly about providing the column some news, I received the following note shortly after Hurricane Isabel: Greetings to all! We weathered the storm in pretty good shape. Our power went out a 7:58 a.m. on Thursday, much sooner than I thought it would, and when I left for work today (Monday) atiout 7:45 a.m., it had still not been restored. It appears that many people all around our cul-de-sac have power, but thus far we are still in the dark. I haven't shaved in four days, but just used the hot water here at SWDG and now look and feel human again. May even take a hot shower for the first time in four days here before I leave for the day if we still don't have power at the house. We have been fortunate in that one of our neighbors has a generator and he has been kind enough to send us juice for our refrigerator and freezer so I don't think we'U end up losing anything substantial.

Anything that looked Uke it might not make it was thrown out or has been griUed (grin)! He is also providing some power to two other neighbors, as weU as himself of course. Having no power of our own is "getting old" however As you might imagine, Pat is not a happy camper, but of course there is Uttle we can do about it.

After two days of raking and cleaning up the yard, yesterday we went to the movies and ate a late lunch "out." No significant damage to the homes in our general area, but Bellamy Woods (across Providence Road...bigger, newer, more expensive homes) had many trees down...mostly fell in the streets though.

Unfortunately, many people in the overall area of Hampton Roads weren't so fortunate, and an estimated 1.8 million of the 2.2 million Dominion Virginia Power customers lost power at some point. As of 7 a.m. this moming, according to the recording on their 800 number, about one million have had power restored. Schools in Virginia Beach (and most of the area) are closed today and Tuesday, and I think some could be closed much longer than that. Some areas are predicted to be without power for another two to three weeks due to downed power lines and blown or desttoyed fransformers! One of my neighbors works for a free and lawn service, and for the past three days he has been working in some "upper end" Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

neighborhoods where he says the frees (some as large or larger than those in our yard) fell Uke dominoes! His exact comment was, "I haven't seen trees down like that since I was in Vietnam and witnessed what B-52 carpet bombing could do!" The Enderlys and the rest of our neighbors were indeed fortunate! Hope those of you in this area weathered the storm okay. Take good care and we'll talk to ya soon.

As one who experienced this hurricane, I can vouch that there were frees and power lines down all over the area. The Bradford Pear frees in my backyaid, which were marked for cutting were completely blown down by Isabel. I was grateful that was the only damage at my residence. My hunch is this Shipmate includes photos of the damage and details the efforts to restore our fine institution to its full functioning.

If not, email me and I wiU send you the link.

Shortly after Isabel, I received the following note from my Companymate, Garry Holmstrom: As always, great hearing from you and glad to hear Lisa and you are well. I've seen the remarkable pictures (of USNA) and still have difficuhy fathoming the resulting damage and requfred repairs. Should be a good reason for an Alumni special fund raiser. My oldest son, Anders, is very interested in USNA and hopes to get there after graduating next summer. That would be great, but competition is tough these days. Have a wonderful time in Annapolis during this beautiful fall weather.

Here's a much belated bit of news. Up front I need to ask Guy Snodgrass to forgive my tardiness as Guy snail mailed the following note to me this summer: I have not been a very good writer to our Class column but I'd like to announce some good news from my family. My son, Kevin, has received an appointment to Navy for the Class of 2007. This is something he decided to do on his own, despite my not sugarcoating it.

He announced his decision to me several years ago foUowing which I noticed that all of my old "Beat Army" T-shirts disappeared from my closet. I am looking forward to the next four years tailgating at footbaU games, and visiting more with everyone at our class tent. I am still a Captain with Delta, although since they have closed DFW for 767's, I am commuting to LAX to fly my trips. I hope that Terry Viris goes easy with me on my checkrides out there!

Thanks for the note, Guy. Perhaps Terry will email me with more info on his careen The photo below is of Guy and his son, Kevin.

Guy and Kevin Snodgrass Here's a bit of news regarding Bruce Linder, a principal with Booz Allen Hamilton. Seems Brace is the project manager in the San Diego Booz Allen office, which won a follow-on contract to continue training program support to Commander, Third Fleet (ComThirdFlt) under the Quantitative Fleet Feedback (QFF) Program.

Booz Allen began supporting QFF and ComThirdFlt in 2001, developing Carrier Strike Group training and readiness performance metrics mapped to mission essential tasks and exercise data collection plans. Bruce and Hugh Butt are in the same office, but not necessarily working the same projects. Well done, Bruce! By the way, send me a note, please, sir!

More good news from our Classmate author, Dave Poyer. Dave sent the following note: Just a note that my latest C(V(7 War at Sea novel is now out from Simon & Schuster A Country Of Our Own follows Confederate Lt. Ker Claiborne through the first part of the war.

It's the sequel to 2001's Fire On The Waters.

More data at web site, www.poyercom.

Looks like a good time for adding to the library collection at home.

Speaking of authors, I received a request for "Sea Stories" from the Naval Academy Alumni Association. For you storied sailors, send your stories to seastories@usna.com. I know, the problem is putting onto paper all those detailed stories!

Another soon to be published author is none other than our own Sankey Blanton. Sankey sent the following note just before Thanksgiving: "Attention World, Attention World," the Marine Corps Gazette will be reviewing the article on counterinsurgency for consideration! Sankey" Seems that Sankey's article about counterinsurgency in Afghanistan, which met the standard for publication. Sankey submitted the article to the Christian Science Monitor and Defense Watch as well; however, the Gazette was first to jump on the article. Look for more words of wisdom from Sankey.

Below is a photo of the fledgely author at his workstation in Afghanistan.

Sankey Blanton Shortly after my last column written in September, I received the following note from the late Chip Burlingame's sister, Debra; Wanted to let you know that the Patiiot Dreams Foundation web site (www .patriotreamsfoundation.org) is up and mnning in its first iteration. We hope that you visit the site, take a look at some of the articles that have been posted there about the foundation and read about our mission: to help prepare the next generation of military officers who will be in the vangard of this important fight, the War Against Terrorism. Thank you so very much for your thoughts and prayers on September 11th and throughout the last two years. I know that Chic Buriingame and his band of angels is watching over us all. With gratitude, Debra Buriingame, Patriot Dreams Foundation.

I visited the site and highly recommend you do the same. It is a superb reminder of why we fight for our freedoms.

As a result of the web site note, I managed to share emails with none other than Jeff Steelman 111

(director Naval Programs, Thales North America, Inc.). Jeff wrote: Duke, Thanks so much for that steer to Debra's web site. I sent her an email immediately to volunteer and support. I enjoy your '71 column each month. I'll think about that note.

Our Ufe, while far from mundane, lacks some of the brilUance of many of our Classmates and may better be served in the background. If you ever need any help with Class projects or tasks, I would be glad to help. Regular visits to Annapolis between Mary's family, sailboat S"yNERGY, and Navy footbaU. Thanks, Jeff! Jeff and I occasionally double dated during our Firstie days. Those were fun, carefree days.

My "technique" of discovering Classmates and writing about this is proving a successful strategy to get all of us updated on what we are doing. The following two notes were a direct result of this method. So, those of you not writing, stand by!

This first note is from Bruce Lemkin (Deputy Under Secretary of the Afr Force Intemational Affairs): WeU, Classmate, you blew my cover! Here I've been staying virtuaUy undetected, and you go and report my Air Force position to our Classmates! So, I guess I'd better set the record straight. After retiring from the Navy a Uttie over four years ago, I worked for an intemational energy consortium and, then, did a stint on WaU Street. "When President Bush was elected, I put my name in to do something in his administration, thinking that my foreign poUcy experience would lead to a position in that area. However, I was asked to serve as principal deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force for financial management. This tumed out to be a fabulous experience and opportunity and this old sailor has developed a genuine love and respect for the Air Force, its culture and its people—above aU, it is great to be back working with dedicated professionals who do this work because it is the right thing to do!

Just recentiy, the position of deputy under secretary of the Afr Force for Intemational Affaks opened up—this is a career SES position, not a poUtical one like my last job. After a rigorous appUcation and interview process, I had the good fortune to be selected. So, now, I have commenced the next chapter in my Afr Force career, leading a superb organization involved in development and implementation of pol-mil policy, foreign military sales, security assistance programs, cooperative research and development, oversight of our attache program, etc. And, of course, I'm traveUng all over the world. Mary and I Uve just outside AnnapoUs, have a boat (that I'm not aUowed to submerge!) and are enjoying this phase of our Uves (our gfrls are grown up, through with college and grad school—one wedding down, one to go). And, I might add: though I work for the Afr Force and we attended the Navy-Air Force game. Navy did win.

Wow, what an opportunity. Well done, shipmate. Brace and I were in the same battalions at Navy and managed to survive First Class Craise together. Great fun we had touring the Mediterranean in the summer. Keep us posted.

Brace, as you do good for U.S.A.!

My second success story is from Joe Enright, another sixth battalion leader working in the Pentagon! Here goes: Here's a short note on what I've been up to lately. For the past two years I was in 112

Yokosuka, Japan, where I commanded Submarine Group Seven. As CSG7 I was tiie operational submarine conunander for the Fifth and Seventii Fleets. BasicaUy, I controUed all submarine opsfromtiieIntemational DateUne to the Suez Canal. It was an unbeUevable experience and for most of tiie time my bosses were our Classmates Jim Metzger (Seventii Fleet) and Tim Keating (Fifth Fleet).

Living in Japan and traveUng throughout Asia and tiie Arabian Gulf was great. I was reUeved

by Jay Donnelly '75 in July and am back m the Pentagon working at OSD. My job is dfrector, special programs for tiie Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics and basicaUy my main function is to oversee all tiie DoD special access programs.

Judi and I and our two children are settied back in our home in ArUngton and we hope to get up to Annapolis for some football games. That's all for now.

Thanks, Joe. Perhaps you could set up a regular '71 Pentagon lunch bunch with both of your former bosses? Do keep me posted.

Joe Enright and Jay DonneUy '75 Looks like the web site and posted email addresses are paying dividends. Mike MorreU was looking for the password to the site and that resulted in my receiving an update on his whereabouts. Including in Mike's note is his email address, so send him a note: Duke, Thanks. I will be at the Tulane game, this Saturday, and plan to have dinner with Patty and Dave Miller. I coitidn't make last week's game because I went to Duke U. for parents' weekend, where my son, Brett, is a freshman. He wiU be mnningfrackfor Duke in tiie winter and spring. USNA recmited him, but he wanted "a fun college." I couldn't blame him. My daughter, Ashlea, is a senior at ViUanova. Her duty now is to find employment by the time she graduates in May. My wife is development dfrector for Children's Village, which teaches fire, traffic, and other safety topics to second grade students here in Washington County. I am "nothing," since I retired from Allegheny Energy, Inc. on 1 September. I plan to just chill for a while and decide in 2004 whether I want another job or not. I might consider teaching. No other news.

Life is good. I recentiy talked to John Shelton, who Uves near San Francisco. His older daughter and his son both go to UCLA. His younger daughter is in Texas with her mother. John spends lots oftimein Dallas visiting his daughter He is stiU doing real estate development.

That's all for now. Thanks for your quick response. Duces vimm, Beat Army, Mike a.k.a. Rebel.

Thanks, Mike. That note included a couple Classmates who could do well by sending me a missive to include in the next Shipmate. I'm standing by!

I'm not siu-e if the fall weather has something to do with folks getting me email, but I'm glad to have grist for the null! What follows are notes from several Classmates.

Scott Gessis (sgessis@trtc.net) writes: Greetings from Northem New England in the great Graiute State of New Hampshfre! I've been meaning to write, but so many things clutter the schedule don't you know! (I know, all the guys tell you that.) This is Scott Gessis, 26th Company greyhounds. As we are at the end of 2003,1 thought I'd better mention just a few items. I got remarried mid-year to a great gal, the former Jackie PouUn of Dover, NH, and St. Augustine, FL. (The fact that I'm an avid golfer, and she owned a home five miles from the World Golf Hall of Fame had nothing to do with us getting hitched!) So we have homes in two great places, New England and the Sunshine State. I work as a labor market analyst for the NH Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau. We're those guys who estimate employment that play a big part in interest rate settings by the Federal Reserve.

Think of me when you pay your credit cards!

I'm a bureaucrat who suppUes needed information to our esteemed lawmakers such as Jack Balcom, (Ffrst Company). He is a representative in the House. One more thing: I'm a ring story person! I lost my Class ring in the winter of 1982. Apparentiy the owners found the ring in the spring of 1983 and gave it to thefr 5-year old daughter. (My name apparently was inscribed very lightiy on the inside and was not real plain to see.) Fast-forward 20 years to 2003.1 got a caU one night from a woman in her 20s who said, "I think I have sometiiing of yours." We met halfway between my home and the old restaurant site where my ring was retumed to me! She decided to puU it out of the box and put the scratchy name and the Academy together and traced me. She refused a reward, but I expressed my gratitude. That's it.

Next note is from Sanford Bemard: I'm a '71 graduate out of 20th Company. I joined the Alumni Association about a year ago and just now ran across this Class site. I need the password to look up the addresses of some Classmates.

Hopefully, this is just the beginning of more info from Sanford!

Just a couple days later, Joe Schultz (Joseph schultz@hotmail.com) sent an email regarding a request by a '87er for a "gay & lesbian" chapter I am sure that you are getting a lot of feedback on this. I was tipped off to this by an email from a Classmate of mine. I then went on the Intemet and found a CNN article about it from Sattirday 8 November 2003. I do not think the USNA Alumni should sanction such a chapter. I am against tiiis on many levels. But, primarily I see this as just another plank in the gay poUtical agenda in die U.S. I do not want to see an organization, that I love, be part of tiiat political agenda. The Alumni Association should be about what we share and not our differences. So lets put a quick end to tiiis. If this does become an official request, the answer should be no.

On the due date for this column, I received official word from USNAAA that this request is denied. Chapters are chartered based on geography and inclusion. This request for an exclusionary chapter, which does not support the ideals of the USNA, did not meet the criteria.

Time to close. I hope that you and your families are well as the New Year begins. Please do Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

continue praying for the success of the global War on Terror and for sttength for our nation's leaders. Pray, also, for the safety and successful return home for our fellow Alumni and Classmates from Iraq and Afghanistan.

Duces viram! â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Duke

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Pres: CAPT Rick Rubel, USN (Ret.) e; mbel@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 Happy 2004, 'mates! Hope you and yours had a fine holiday season. As I gaze out the window at the bits of snow on the pine branches, it's hard to believe that it's been 32 years since we spent that last cold winter in Mother B. Of course, some things don't seem to change. Nowadays schlepping up and down the highway in the wee hours of the moming with thousands of your closest friends is almost like doing the Melville Mile back during the Dark Ages. All those smiting faces (and half-awake stares)...

On a more serious note, I must begin this month's column by reporting on the passing of another Classmate. Craig D. WUliams, a member of the 15th Company, had suffered from osteo spondylitis, a degenerative bone disease, for many years and ultimately succumbed to its complications last June. Jim Grover, our vice president for Class affairs, learned of this through the Alumni Association and was successful in connecting with Craig's parents, David and Ann Williams. In their letter, they said that, "...Craig was so proud to be a graduate of the Naval Academy, but due to health reasons never served on active duty. His dream was to become a Marine pilot, which never happened due to his health problems. He had a mischievous sense of humor, which he displayed in his relationships with his friends and especially his younger brother." The Class extends its deepest sympathy to Craig's parents and family.

Jim also received the following letter on behalf of the Class from Steve Logue's widow, Peggy. She writes: My children and I want to say thank you for the outpouring of love and support you've shown us over the last months since Steve's death. Thank you also for the generous donation to the American Cancer Society in Steve's name. It has been your ongoing support that has sustained us now and helped Steve to face his ordeal over the past years.

How long ago those days of Navy games and June Weeks seem, but it was as if the years melted away in the overwhelming show of caring andfiiendship.I saw faces that looked wonderfully the same and heard voices that brought back such sweet memories of our youths. Those voices from the past were so heartening and wonderful and I thank you for that gift.

I would like to ask another favor and that would be to have you share some of your memories of Steve with me so that I can keep them and share them with Stephen who is II-years Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

Class of '72 presenting the check for the new Wardroom refrigerator to the 20th Company old, and give him a glimpse of his father at a younger age. Stories that Steve would have shared with his son had he the time. If you would, just send them to me at: 545 Colonial Ave., York, PA 17403.

Lastly, thank you for all of your prayers that have lifted us up and if you are ever in York, come and see us. My email is plogueÂŽ suscom.net. God bless you all.

If you knew Steve and have a story you can share, please pass it along. I think Jim summed it up pretty well: As we give thanks for one more year, let us pause to remember those who have gone before us. Give thanks for the times we shared, thefr friendship, and thefr service to our great land. May God bless us all. Beat Army'.

News from The Yard Dept. Nothing's worse than a refrigerator that just ain't refrigeratin'. So, when the 20th (our sponsor) Company asked us for assistance to obtain a new one for their wardroom, we responded. In the accompanying photo (taken back in September), Skip Kohler, Class vice president for Brigade Affairs, presents a check to MIDN Jason Fernandez '04 of the 20th Company. Other members of the Class in attendance were Rich Goldsby, Alan Kraft, Jim Klima, and Rick Rubel.

Okay, now, Bob's account: It was great to mn the Twin Cities Marathon with Classmate Jim Patterson last October 2002. (okay, not "with"..."behind" would be more accurate.) Here's a picture below of us at the finish in our fashionable warming blankets.

Jim's smiling because he had just qualified for the Boston Marathon and ran it a few months later in April 2003. I'm smiling because I didn't know yet that he beat me. But Jim set the bar for me, so I worked harder and I qualified for Boston at the recent Grandma's Marathon in Duluth in late June. So I'm off to mn Boston on my birthday next April in 2004. I've been in Minneapolis for 13 years now with my wife, Marty and two teenagers, Hadley and Parker My eldest son, Ian, is a lobbyist in DC having found the perfect occupation as a professional schmoozer For some time I ran a company that made factory automation equipment, and for the past four years I was a CEO-partner in a software development outfit here. But I have sold my interest and I'm looking for something to do other than run marathons. Any Classmates cmising the upper Midwest are always welcome; send me an email (see above paragraph).

Musselman and Patterson The Scenery Never Changes Dept. The following from Jim Patterson (patterson@ ptslaw.com): Attached, with Classmate Bob Musselman's (rmusselman@comcast.net) narrative, is a picture of the two of us at the end of last year's Twin Cities Marathon. Bob's account is too modest; he led me the whole way until he puUed a muscle tiie last few miles, but stiU was able to finish the race in a great time. Bob and I both found the time to frain for the marathon after we finished out our Reserve careers at the Twin Cities Reserve center My wife, Landi and I have been in Minnesota since '83, thinking the best way to raise children is to put snow shovels in thefr hands. Daughter, Jeni is earning her master's at KU, Jamie Ann is with tiie Red Cross in Kansas City after spending time at Ground Zero. My sons John Patterson '04 and James Patterson '06 are terrorizing Mother B with a thfrd generation of Patterson's, after being duly sworn in as Midshipmen by their proud dad and prouder grandpa (Bill Patterson '44).

This and That Dept. Don Speights (shown here on a sojourn to Milan with M a r k Metcalf '76) is a program manager for NTIA. He is involved with Project Mesa, an international partnership producing technical specifications for digital broadband technology, specifically aimed at areas of public safety and disaster response. (Thanks, Mark!)

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Thanks to Alan Kraft, the Class now has a classy tailgater tent which can be easily spotted at home football games by even the most inebriated Classmate. Nice job, Alan, and thanks!

The Class tent and tailgate committee You may recall reports in this column that Steve Tomaszeski was recently reassigned as Oceanographer of the Navy a few months ago.

WeU, that's old news. As a result of an even more recent OpNav reorganization. Ski has been reassigned yet again as head of the Navy's ForCENet organization (a.k.a., N61). Bruce EngeUiardt has been nominated for appointment to rear admiral and is currently serving as director, Office of Budget, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Financial Management and Comptroller-Director, Fiscal Management Division, N82, Office of tiie Chief of Naval Operations. (Now you know why the folks in NavComPt have a penchant for using lots of acronyms...it takes three tines just to spell out a job title.) Congratulations to you both!

ideals of such men as Homer and Virgil, Socrates and Marcus Aurelius. It is a profession that finds its heritage in the deeds of such men as George Washington and Dwight Eisenhower, John Paul Jones and Chester Nimitz. It is the only profession for which your nation authorizes you to carry a sword. In so doing, you serve as guardians of both the nation and of the heritage. In our tum, we have carried our swords in that service. It is now your tum. Your obligation is to protect this nation and its Constitution as we have for you, and as our fathers and mothers did for us. Your calling is to preserve the heritage of this profession so that the officer's sword continues to symbolize honor, devotion, and valor While your technologies, your weapons and your missions will be different from ours, the obligation and the calling that your sword signifies remain the same. We pass them on to you with our hope that God give you strength and courage to lighten your tasks, and fair winds and following seas to brighten your days.

The Class of 1973 Thanks, Mike. Great words. I, for one, intend to listen to the Class of 2073 read them aloud!

Jim Masterson wrote with the good news that his, Jimmy, just received an appointment to the Class of 2008. Jim ('73), we all congratulate you, your wife and Jim ('08).

During the homecoming weekend I attended a dedication ceremony at Alumni House and Rod Brotherton was kind enough to provide a write up for me to pass on. Here's what he had to say: This last year, Andy Mechling and his family were up seeing their son, Andy, who is now a Youngster (after spending a year at Air

Force...egads! Two Plebe Years) and stopped by the Alumni House. He noticed that in the Tap Room's ring bank, there was no ring for 1973. When he asked fellow Classmate and Alumni Association and Foundation President and CEO George Watt about it, he was told no one had yet donated a ring from 1973. Andy, who didn't wear stars for nothing, decided right then and there that our Seventh Company Classmate Craig Reynolds, who was fragically killed in a 1977 afrcraft accident, should have a duplicate of his ring enshrined in the ring bank. He got in touch with Craig's longtime roomie, Brian Rich (who by the way named one of his sons after Craig), to see if he thought it would be appropriate and if Craig's widow, Rhonda, would mind if Seventh Company did this. Rhonda, an attorney in Oklahoma, graciously agreed to Andy's plan.

Not only did she agree but she said she'd love to attend. Rhonda and her adopted twin boys, who are now 9-years-old, attended. The wheels of modem technology got in gear and aU 26 of the "Seadogs" of Seventh Company chipped in with tmly generous donations. 100% participation to remember Craig! The Tap Room ceremony was well attended Thursday aftemoon when Rhonda and her boys presented George Watt with Craig's duplicate ring and we had a toast to our fallen brother, the Seventh Company, the Naval Academy, and our Country. Andy Mechling did a marvelous job in "MC-ing" the event. Then Friday after the PRade (on historic Worden Field), we once again assembled in the Tap Room to unveil the ring now mounted in the "Ring Bank". Rhonda and the boys Ufted the cover over all the rings to now show for all time Craig's 1973 ring

Well, it's late and the deadline is upon me.

Here's hoping that the New Year is a safe and prosperous one for you and yours. More to come. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;^D.O. Tried and True With '72

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Pres; Tom Storch Sec'y: RADM Tom "TJ" WUson IE, USN (Ret.) 8310 Gushing Court, Springfield, VA 22153 h: 703-913-0094; e; wilsontom@earthHnk.net Classmates, Wow! The reunion was great. That said, I was strack at how old we seem to be getting. In fact, I commented to my wife that we all seem to have nothing but gray hair, if we have hair at all, wrinkles, and bulging midsections. I told her after looking at myself, and all of you, I could really use a compliment. She smiled and said my eyesight is still good! Ouch.

Enough of that. Let's get to it.

As you all know the Class has collected items for a time capsule and that capsule, if not already, will be buried very soon to be unearthed in 2073. Mike Dunaway donated a sword and wrote a letter to the Class of 2073 that I thought you might like to ponder Here it is: To the Class of 2073, With your commissioning, you enter the most honorable profession to which an American can aspire: the profession of arms. It is a profession that founds its virtues on the '73: 28th Stompers 114

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taking it's place in the long line of Class commemorations. Once again glasses were lifted to the memory and life of LT Craig Otis Reynolds, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the highest fraditions of "coiu^ge, honor, and commitment" to the naval service, I'm proud to say tiiere wasn't a dry eye in tiie house.

Rod, thank you and all yoiu Companymates for a only thoughtful and enduring gesture. We will long appreciate this story when viewing Craig's rink at Alumni House.

Dedication of Craig Reynolds' ring As many of you may know by now, we lost Greg PaUas in October. Vaughn Bennett sent along the following about our friend and Classmate, Greg: Greg PaUas, a Fourth Company great guy, passed away on 17 October after a long battle with cancer. After the Academy, Greg did his time, opted for an early out, and then followed his poUtical dreams of working in Washington, DC, Greg's first challenge was as the chief of staff for the Senators from Nebraska.

FoUowing this tenure, Greg served as a Washington lobbyist for ITT. This is where he met, and is survived by. his lovely wife, Diane.

I roomed with Greg the last two years at the Academy, and I got to know him pretty well.

Greg was afimnyguy, he was always trying to make things simple, and he was always profound in thought.. .Uke the time he told me that "there were many fish in the sea" just after I had broken up with my gfrlfriend (okay, maybe he wasn't that profound). Greg was a huge pain then, and he will be a huge pain now in not having him around.

game. The bet was noted in our local Ft. Bragg newspaper as was his payment of a six-pack of beer the following Monday. The connection of interest is that I leave in a few days for fraq where I will be MG Swannack's senior medical officer in the area. I will be doing a six month tour with the division as one of their docs.

Should be interesting to be at war with this fine bunch of soldiers! Also, I want to note that our Class has the memorable distinction of claiming the first three-star "frogman" in history.

VADM Eric Olson is the new deputy commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command in Tampa. This places him in a great position to be our Classes' first four-star admiral and continue to write the history of SEAL in the military. SEAL careers typically end with the rare one-star in our community, but with the advent of USSoCom the door is open for naval officers in the special warfare community to progress further Congrats are in order for Eric as the first ever three-star SEAL. I hope to win another bet in Bagdad. If so I will let you know.

Of note, Bob sent me that email in September so he's been in country for some time now. Bob, thanks for the story and the comments about Eire. I write this on 6 December and I'm looking forward to you winning the second bet!

I received a very short note from Gary MacFadden. He and his wife, Kitty, were expecting their first grandchild in November from their daughter, Erin. He also mentioned their other daughter, Kelly, is a flight attendant with Southwest based out of BWI. Hope all went well in November, Gary. Please let us know.

Folks, that's what I have for you. I've included several pictures of the homecoming festivities. Please send me your stories and picmres for future columns. It was a great time and the committee that put it together obviously put a lot of effort into the weekend. Thanks to all of them.

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74 Greg Pallas Vaughn, thanks for the note.

I received a note from Bob Adams. Bob has an interesting background. He is currently serving as a doctor in the United States Army with the 82nd Airborne in Iraq. Here's the good colonel doctor's story: I had to send this note with a story. Last year I bet MG Swannack the 82nd Airborne Division Commander before the Army-Navy Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

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Pres: Steve Middleton 516 Green Forest Drive, Sevema Park, MD 21146 Con^ Sec'y; LtCol John Brown, USMC (Ret) 3928 Red Bird Lane, Woodbridge, VA 22193 h; 703-583-9713; c: 703-568-0385 e; jrbrown74@comcast.net It is December 2003 and what a great month this is turning out to be! Navy creams Army and goes to a bowl game, Notre Dame was smashed

by Syracuse on national TV, and this moming the news of the capture of Saddam Hussein hit the telly! And of even more importance is the fact that I have tons of input from the Class!

As the 30th approaches, those you thought you lost over the years help populate this article.

The following few clips should show that our Class is really alive, we just never hear from them!

First, from Ben Myers, the following update: This is the first time I've written to Shipmate in 29 years since graduation, so where do I begin: Surface Line San Diego led to a tour in Pearl Harbor, where Barry Morton and I bought a big sail boat in '78 and lived on board it for a couple of years. I left active duty in '79, and went to work as a mechanical engineer in Honolulu. I met my wife, Novia in Hawaii in 1981; we fell in love and married that year and Bob Wbitmire was in our wedding. Bob has been a great friend and shipmate since Plebe Year, where we met on the football field. Novia and I moved into an apartment in Honolulu and the boat departed from my Ufe! Mechanical engineering and construction management paid the bills and becoming a youth and singles pastor became my passion and bi-vocation. I moved to the mainland in '83, built clean rooms and mechanical systems in Silicon Valley through '94, and had three kids along the way. Built a big wafer fab for Motorola in Phoenix in '94-'95, and then went to Sicily to build a major semiconductor facility for a year.

My only touch witii the U.S.A. was Sigonella NAS, where my Reserve ID card kept my family sane. Along the way I helped plant a church in Redondo Beach, CA, in '88, and now serve that church as associate pastor To pay the bills, I'm the constmction manager for the largest bio-pharm cell culture facility constmction project currentiy being built in the world in Oceanside, CA, with DPR Constmction. I've never been far from Navy-Marine Corps locations in my career, Uving it seems, close to a base or camp (Pendleton) everywhere we've worked. My son, Ben Jr, is preparing himself now to hopefully enter the Class of 2008 at USNA, and we are all very proud and excited about that. He's the first member of the Meyers' family who can actually mn! Both of my daughters are volleyball players, Annie (16) is getting Div-1 scholarship offers afready and my youngest Alex (11), is starting her second year of club play. I connected with Tom Triechel, a few months ago, and he is the president of a private oil company in Manhattan Beach, CA. Tom is still in great shape, embarrassing us all, and he is an excellent tennis player Novia and I just celebrated 22 wonderful years of marriage in July, and we are looking forward to '74s, 30th Reunion next fall.

Looking forward to catching up with so many great guysâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;where did the time go? 'Til then, Go Navy!

Next, another first time report from Bill Snook (wsnookl @cfl.rr.com): Apparently, hell really is going to freeze over, since here I am writing to Shipmate for the first time in almost 30 years. I am alive and well, living in Orlando, FL, as you can see from the picture of myself, and my good friend Party Dog. For those that may be interested, I spent seven years on active duty and another 15 as a drilling Reservist. I retired at the rank of captain in July 1997. I worked in the oil industry in Texas for several years before putting my aerospace degree to good use. For the past 17 years I have been working on the Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster Program.

Curtentiy, I am working for United Space Alliance as the SRB avionics program manager My wife, Kathi, and I will be celebrating

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our 30th anniversary next August. Our son, William J is now 25 and our daughter Jessica (20) is a junior at Florida State University. We are looking forward to the 30th Reunion since we missed the 25th. Can't wait to see all of our "old" friends again.

Life after 30 From the FBI folder. We get an update on Ted Kuhhneier (864 Oldfield Rd., Fairfield, CT 06824): Hello, for the ffrst time since we graduated in 1974, I'm writing to Shipmate to update everyone on what happened to me in the years gone by. I was a member of Third Company, along with Mike Ryder (a.k.a. Salty Sam), PJ Sullivan, Kevin Morgan, Kenny Houston, et al. You and I must have been at TBS together (Class A-75). I was in Thfrd Platoon (SPC Capt Craig). Anyway, I spent 11 years, two months, 28 days in the Corps. In that time, my wife and growing family lived in ten different homes from Quantico to San Pedro, with stops in Camp Lejeune (twice) and Fort Sill. Our three children were bom in Quantico (daughter), Camp Lejeune (son), and Long Beach, CA (son). After leaving the military, I was lucky enough to join the FBI, and, 18 years later, am looking at "the light at the end of the tunnel."

In the bureau, you sincerely hope it's not a train. My G-Man career has taken us from Rock Hill, SC (bank robberies, kidnappings, public cormption, environmental crimes, KKK cross burnings, etc.); to New York (foreign counter-intelligence, the first World Trade Center bombing, and the TWA 800 case); and, finally, to New Haven, CT (WMD matters, to include anthrax cases, more foreign counterintelligence, and white collar cases). In the interim, the kids have grown and gone (daughter with M.B.A. and major accounting firm), eldest son married (doing genetic research for the Army), and youngest son a corporal USMC (combat in fraq). I'm looking forward to letting my sainted better half work and support me.

Since rejoining the Alumni Association, your column is the first thing I look for

From Frank Sweigart: Probably not worthy of an article, but I wonder how many of our Classmates are still in and of those how many will be retiring at our mandatory 30, 1 July '04? Just curious. Those of us who are not "flag bound," recently got our "thank you very much" and "don't write us, we'll automatically send you your retirement paperwork" letter; okay, not an exact quote, but thought it was an interesting letter.

Mighty thoughtful of BuPers! Sad to say, I've never placed an article in Shipmate, but probably like many, upon receipt of the latest magazine, I always go to the '74 section first to see what Classmates may be doing what. Sad commentary; spend all my time bustin' at work and never taking the time to keep in touch with those who I've thought about and prayed for 116

'74 tailgaters: Central Michigan win throughout the last more than 29 years! WeU, I'm presently working here in Crystal City as Acting Chief of Staff for Commander, Navy Installations (CNl); a new echelon II command that will have its stand-up ceremony on 29 September '03. Exciting times ahead, as CNI takes over management of the ashore establishments, as the Navy's single shore installation management claimant. Gotta mn...need to schedule my TAP class, caU medical to make a copy of my medical record and find time to put together my resume. The New Year will be here before you know it, followed quickly by that "transition!" Yikes! I'm told it ain't too bad out there! Blessings to all.

Last one from the "never written" files, we hear from Steve Brookman (18060 Otter Water Way, Alva, FL 33920; 239-694-7572): Thirty years in 30 seconds: pilot training, VQl, VT19, out of Navy in '80. Rescued from a life in the Virgin Islands when John Branchflower rigged the interview and got me hired at People Express in '83. Twenty years of commercial flying, now Continental, hopefully more than eight if Bin Laden doesn't strike again. Washed ashore in SW FL in '88 after years of sailing, found Susan, a smart, younger but more mature lady, dropped anchor, and finally got hitched in '99 (last in Class?). No kids, so we volunteer for too many projects.

Have some boats, lots of aquariums, ponds, currently dogless but too many cats and little free time. Proof of brain softening with age: decided to do ("run" does not accurately describe my effort) a frail marathon for the big 50, now I even think I like distance mnning.

So much so, I'm putting on a frail marathon this January. (What's one more project?)

Any Classmates interested in Umping through the SW Florida woods? Check out www.rrrtrail.com. Beat Army'.

Before we go on: 30th Reunion information: 23-26 September 2004. Headquarters will be Loew's Annapolis Hotel. Reservation number is 800-526-2593. Rates vary dependent upon number of nights you stay. Reunion cost per person $200 (does not include football tickets).

Now, from the nature department: This is Dan Knaub (danknaub速 whalevideo.com; 717-763-9507), and I wanted to provide an update on my whereabouts, I entered the Class of '74 from NAPS having served on BAINBRIDGE from 1968-1969. I left the Class during Youngster Year, but have always been proud of the Navy and the lifelong friends I made there. After leaving, I completed my B.S. and M.B.A. and began a 15-year career in banking. Tiring of the politics, I decided to start my own company, Cetacean Video which documented whale watch trips in the Gulf of Maine. In 1997, we changed the name to The Whale Video Company (I was tired of spelling Cetacean for people). To sum it all up. The Whale Video Company has videotaped neariy 17,000 whale watching trips, spending 68,000 hours on the boats and in the process may have in our archives, the most extensive documentation of a single species of animal on earth. The most fascinating aspect of this adventure is the realization that whales are individuals with distinct personalities. We have documented more than 500 individual humpback whales, dozens of three generation families, and one fourth generation.

Go Navy, Beat Army'.

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On the birthday desk, I found this note from Marshall Nadel: My wife tiirew a surprise birthday party for me recentiy in Dallas and Saul Zavala showed up, ate a lot. took a picture, told sea stories, and bragged about his great kid who is at tiie Merchant Marine Academy! Where have tiie years gone? I look back and am amazed at Saul's recovery, remembering the poor guy at graduation in a wheel chair.

Two old salts Dick Plush provided the following update and information: I am a captain for American Afrlines, flying tiie Boeing 757 and 767 out of Los Angeles. I have worked for AA since 1987. I live in Solana Beach, CA, a northem suburb of San Diego. I spent 12 years on active duty, flying H-46 heUcopters for seven years in San Diego and the Westem Pacific, serving as an amphib staff Afr Officer, and flying the C-12 King Afr out of Agana, Guam. I stayed in the Reserve for more than nine years, flying the H-2 heUcopter (again out of San Diego), then working for the HC/HSL communities under ComAswWmgPac. IretfredfromtiieReserve in 1995. (Sec'y note: Due to space Umitations, a great article that Dick wrote last year wiU be pubUshed in an upcoming '74 Shipmate article.)

Steve Shigley checked in with an update for those he has not seen at the tailgate parties: Sarah and I (married in Quantico December '74) occupy the farm of her mother and grandmother outside MarshaU, VA, about 40 nfrles west of tiie DC beltway. Our family in Texas consists of a married daughter and granddaughter in DaUas, and a married daughter and grandson in Houston. This summer we were pleased to be visited by two Classmates: My old roommate Steve Diamond (a broker in DaUas) and his wife, Robin. TBS and FUght school buddy Tim Johnson (who works for Northmp Gmmman in Califomia), his wife, Cindy, and daughters, Ashley and Leslie.

Semper Fi. Another frequent tailgate attendee, Marty Jarosz writes: Ann and I visited our son, Mike, in Spain last month and were present at his promotion to leuitenant junior grade. He's a CEC officer attached to pubUc works at NavSta Rota. The picture (previous page) is of Mike, mom, and dad and RADM Michael Johnson, CEC, commander, Naval Facilities Command. ADM Johnson was in Rota on an inspection visit and was gracious enough to preside over Mike's promotion and administered the oath of office.

Beat Army'.

I would like to close this article with a thank you to Uene and Skip Stocknick and Kathy Huston, wife of Ken Huston. Each and every tailgate party was orchestrated by these folks and if you had attended a game, you would understand the amount of work involved. There was always plenty of great food and drinks.

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Others I know who contributed their time and efforts were Bob Marshbum and family. Hope I did not leave anyone out.

Those I spied in attendance at the parties during this great football season included: Doug Crowder, Kevin "Bugs" Moran, Dickie Brooks, J.J, Quinn, Bob Waltenbaugh, Bill Wilde, Rod Sams, Joe Robb, Buddy Caspari, Gary Roberts, Jeff Pinkl, Marshall Nadel, Mick Halbreiner, Randy Seftas, Spencer Leslie, John Schener, Don Montgomery, Tony Guido, Doug Rau, Pat McNallen, Ken Dunn, Ernie Jolly, Tom Luketich, Art Showers, Rusty Yeiser, Jim Bums, Dan Driscoll, Bill Fogler, Wally Elger, Scott Leitch, Rick Navarro, Marty Jarosz, Steve Shigley, Rich Johnson, Steve Bartek, E,J. Hayes, Tom Laturno, Steve Middleton, Wayne Dunham, Morgan Ames, Tex Teixeira, Pat Meaney, and Charlie Miletich. Excuse me if I missed others, but I am an AARP member now and am allowed some mistakes. As you can see by the picture on the previous page, the tailgates were a big hit this year!

Thanks to all. Have a great 2004!

Roamer Sends.

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Pres: RADM Craig Quigley, USN (Ret.) Sec'y: CAPT Larry Warrenfeltz, USN (Ret) 5732 Tamarack Drive, Pace, FL 32571 h: 850-995-0051; e; usna75scribe@hotmail.com Dear 'mates.

Thanks to USNA AA's budget cranch, your Shipmate scribes had two full months off this fall. My last deadline was in September and I write this as Santa Claus enters his ten-day preparation for overseas movement. Naturally, '75ers (and some wonderful wives) decided that it was finally time to send something off to share in the column. I have a boatload of material, plus ten great photos from which to choose. So sit back and relax—I'm planning to use all of our allotted column inches...and I'll probably have some good stuff left over for next issue.

Let's start with some names that have graced our pages far too infrequently. Gary Ingold (NJSURF23@aol.com), you're batting leadoff with your note from September: First time caller! Thought I would drop a note, pictures, and break the ice with a submission to Shipmate. I hope this finds aU my Classmates doing well. Ginny and I seem to make it to USNA quite often these days. My son, Matthew Ingold '06, made it through Plebe Year and is enjoying his new found freedom as a Youngster My daughter. Shannon, graduated this year from college and started her career as an RN in New Jersey. So long tuition payments! We recentiy met old roomy, Steve Walsh, for the weekend and the VMI game. Of course he had a lovely lady on his arm. We ran into Lloyd Bohn tailgating in the parking lot. Sunday we had bmnch at the USNA O'Club and Matt had the pleasure of meeting ADM John Stufflebeem. It was good to see him.

Gary Skura and close friend, Linda, had dinner with us in Buffalo to celebrate his recent

promotion. Gary took an executive position with ABCO out of Nashville, TN. As we speak he is departing the cold and snow of Buffalo for the warmth of Nashville. We will miss Gary being so close. While a number of 21st Company Classmates do not see each other often enough, we do try to keep in touch—Jim Tenuto, Steve Walsh, Pat Gottschalk, Dave Herbein, Rick Schwarting, AJ Ronacher, Marc Siedband, Roger Still, John Moran, and recently located, Mike Rabideau and Chris Nielsen.

If any other 21 s are out there send me an email and we'll get you connected on the Company buddy list.

Steve Walsh, Matthew Ingold '06, and proud dad, Gary.

The guys are getting better looking every day Steve Rogness (srogness@adelphia.net; 410549-5111) waited until his wife, Linda, hit the keyboard on his behalf in September. Linda's batting second.

Well, it has taken 28 years and one of his buddies to put on his thfrd star to get Steve Rogness' name in Shipmate. (And it takes his wife to make the submission—how sad.)

Attached are some photos from Kirk "Donny" Donald's change-of-command on 5 September Steve was absolutely tickled pink for his "old" friend Kirk and wouldn't have missed this event for the world. It was a gorgeous day in Norfolk but in tme submariner fashion, weU, they had the change of command in a hangar. Kirk claimed it was because they had to make a decision earlier in the week and rain was in the forecast, but I think it is that "fear of light" thing. Kirk's speech was wonderful, classy, and most importantly, he thanked his wife, Diane, for her support and told her he loves her All the women sighed.

You could read all the men's minds: "S*'*t, he's making us look bad!" (Note to Kirk: After listening to the Muzak selections, Steve and I think that at your next change-of-command, you should exit stage left to ZZ Top's "Sharp Dressed Man!") The photo on the next page is of Jamie MacKenzie, Steve Rogness, VADM "Donny," and Rick Kammier after the C-of-C. What a handsome bunch! (They clean up good, anyway!) Paul Harrar and his wife also attended but had to leave before the photo was taken. We had a great time that evening at a get-together at the Donalds' temporary digs.

Lots of rehashing of old stories both from the boat school and Kirk's growing-up days that kept everyone in stitches. I've got to say. Kirk has the funniest, coolest sister! Anyway, we had such a great day, Steve loved visiting with his buddies and he swears tiiat he is going to try to stay in touch with everyone better We'll see...

Our Uves are hectic just like everyone else's.

Steve works for Northrop-Grumman in Baltimore (we live in Sykesville) and we're raising/chasing after our three kids: Kristen (13), Alec (11), and Jack (8). We'd love to hear from anyone who is in the area or just passing through and needs a place to stay!

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relationship with the New York Giants. From left to right are BUI Squires, a consultant to both the New York Giants and New York Jets, Mike Priefer '89, assistant special teams coach and administrative assistant to the head coach, and Phil McConkey '79, former Giants standout player and a pre-season commentator on the local television network.

'75: Jon Greenert, Mike Tracy, Steve Stanley, Jim Beebe, Kirk Donald, and Jay Donnelly attiieSub Flag Conference If there is room, I'd Uke to congratulate my friend Ray Spicer '79 for being selected for flag. (I sent him an email but if it actually appears in print then I don't have to send a card! Ha!) With the great news about Kirk's and Ray's promotions, Steve and I agreed that it is wonderful to see good things happening to good people!

At the SubForLant Change of Command. Jamie MacKenzie, Steve Rogness, VADM Kfrk Donald, and Rick Kammier Thanks, Linda. I've got the other three pictures in the hanger for future not-quite-so-full colunms.

In addition to VADM Donald, we've got a pair of new two-stars amongst our submariner Classmates: Jay Donnelly (commander.

Submarine Group Seven in Yokosuka) and Mike TVacy (OpNav Director of Submarine Warfare).

Huge bravo zulu. Classmates! Here's Jay in the three-hole of our line-up: Konnichiwa—greetings from Japan. I've been in the job as ComSubGru Seven since June and could not be happier. This is tmly a dream-come-tme assignment for me. Mimi and I are thoroughly enjoying our second tour in Yokosuka. We attended the annual Submarine Flag Officer Conference in October at Bangor Submarine Base. Dave Gove was the only '75er who could not attend.

After 27 years of marriage, Mimi and I are empty nesters. All three of our children are in ttie Navy LTJG Michael Donnelly '00 recentiy lateral transferred from tiie SWO community to aviation and is in Pensacola for pilotfraining.He is marrying ENS Megan Smith '02 in December. LTJG Christopher Donnelly is the disbursing officer on CURTS (FFG-38) in San Diego and 2/C Sara Donnelly is an NROTC student at Villanova University. We're doing our part on the recmiting front.

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Tom Donaldson was in Yokosuka in November as guest speaker at the METOC Center Change of Command. We had a short but good visit.

Jay DonneUy and Tom Donaldson in Japan Speaking of Tom, he retired on 5 December and assumed the job of director of the NASA Stennis Space Center in Hancock County, MS, just after the new year Congratulations!

In other '75 flag officer news, we spotted RADM George Mayer (CNaTra) in the audience at the National Museum of Naval Aviation's big event during Blue Angel Homecoming weekend in November. I looked for him at the reception afterward, but he disappeared—probably headed over to the O'Club to hang out with the Blues rather than schmooze with the retirees.

So how about Coach Paul Johnson and the suddenly good Navy football team? If he didn't deserve Coach of the Year, I don't know who did. I mean "bowl-bound Midshipmen" has not been a phrase that we've heard too often in our careers, right? Great job. Big Blue!

Let's stick to football for a while. Batting clean-up. —Bill Squires.

The Meadowlands The photo was taken of three USNA graduates at Giants Stadium prior to the Giants/Jets pre-season game in August. All three have a

Bobenage and Howard cheer on Navy over Rice And batting fifth, from Houston, TX, Lucky Bag editor and part-time medical correspondent, Andy Howard!

Here is a photo for the column. In October, Navy played at Rice and the local Chapter bought a block of tickets. After the tailgater, under a giant tent, we found our seats in the stadium, arranged by Class. Surprise of surprises, I was sitting next to Jim Bobenage. To add to the surprise, we both work for ExxonMobil. He and his wife recently moved down from Fairfax, VA. Jim works in the ExxonMobil Development Company, one of the affiliates that gets computer services from where I work. The game was exciting enough (we actuaUy won by a comfortable margin) that I forgot about everything else he told me...like his wife's name and other detaUs. He can fill you in on the holes. Speaking of doing good in football, Houston is hosting Navy in a bowl game. I might even fork over the dough to go to our overpriced stadium to watch.

Randy Seaward provided one of the highlights of our raucous Pensacola Army-Navy party when he walked up to one of the big screen TVs, placed a game ball from 1973 (Navy 51-Anny 0) on top and said, "There. Beat that!"

Nancy and I met Jay Donnelly's son, Mike, during the celebration—a very pleasant young man.

Chris Cikanovich, the surgeon general of laughter, and batting in the six-hole this month, was at a party that was a bit more subdued: We have become associated with the DelMar, VA, Chapter of the Alumni Association. This Chapter encompasses the Eastern Shore of Maryland and the Southeastern part of Delaware—basically, the major retirement communities on the coast here. We went to the Army-Navy party on Saturday. Diane and I were the second youngest. The rest of the Chapter is from tiie Class of '55 and lower A few are from the Class of '46 and one wife from '42. As I was standing at tiie bar, one of the senior gents tumed to his buddy and said "how are we going to get this group jumping?" The leader of the group said, "I'll be happy if we get dirough the game without a 911 call." All in all though, it was a great crowd. I must admit that when you compare the average USNA 70-plusyear old against the rest of the world, you find a lot more sports cars and hot boats. My wife's cousin married a guy from the Class of '55.

They just bought a new Prowler Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

Chris also commented on the story about the application by a group calling themselves "USNA OUT" to form a gay and lesbian Alumni Chapter (That was a story that came and went during our Shipmate hiattis. Their application was rejected.) Anyway, Chick is still considering forming an Italian-Lithuanian Heterosexual Alumni Chapter. He says he'll allow cheerieaders, candy-sttipers, and flight attendant ttainees in. Everyone else has to pay exfra to come to his /^rmy-Navy party.

One more football note. Those of you who are ESPN regulars during the college football season probably caught the familiar name of DIugolecki, especially that week early in the season when San Diego State almost knocked off defending national champ Ohio State. Tom Dlugolecki's son. Matt, is the quarterback at SDSU. I read several articles about him in the sports page when Nancy and I visited San Diego for a conference in September.

While in San Diego we attended a terrific party that was co-hosted by Bob Clark and his wife. Sheila. The courtyard of the San Diego METOC Center (in the historic former base hospital) was the setting for a reunion of a bunch of 1970-era Boat Schoolers with ties to meteorology and oceanography. Fred Klein '71 (with Irene) and Pat KeUy '71 (with Sherrie) were there from ' 7 1 , RADM Steve Tomazeski '72 with his wife, Liz, Ed Johnson '73, Ty Aldinger '74, and PhU Renaud '79. The great Class of '75 took the attendance award, however In addition to Sheila "Mac" and Bob Clark and the Warrenfeltzes, there were Debbie and Tom Donaldson, Dick Amold and his wife, and Doc Frost.

Scott Perkins gave me a call after the Califomia elections. He will be doing his part to help Govemor Schwarzenegger as a new member of the city council in San Ramon.

Congratulations, Scott.

Chuck Louie is soon to leave active duty at SpaWar in San Diego. After retirement in the fall of 2004, he hopes to use his Chinese and French language skills, along with nearly 30 years of engineering education and project management experience in a new endeavor Sounds like a great package that Chuck brings to the table.

We saw John Nawrocki at the kick-off reception for Pensacola's Military Appreciation Month. (This is such a great patriotic town that we can't squeeze all the events into a single week.) John commands one of the naval education and training commands that includes OCS and some other schools. He lives in Pascagoula, MS, and geobachs in Pensacola during the week.

That gives him lots of opportunities for early moming workouts with the Youngsters. He told me that night that he "ran the PRT with them this moming and showed 'em what fer!" As you might expect, John looks fabulous. John and I sat together at the November USNAAA Chapter lunch. Adding in Al Harris '74 and an older aviator who went surface line after his eyes went bad, there were four SWOs at a table for six.

That might be the first time that's ever happened at the Mustin Beach O'Club.

Les Edgar and I have been comparing notes on chemotherapy protocols. We've been following Les and Claudia's trips to and from the Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, where he will eventually have a bone mairow transplant using stem cells harvested from his own marrow. That is, when Les' bone marrow is back up to the task of making enough stem cells. They need five million. The Edgars are returning home to the East Coast for the holidays, but will be back in Seattle in January. Hang in there, Les! Elsewhere in the cancer wars, many of you already know that I am back in chemotherapy.

After 21 months of whistie-clean tests and scans, I found a lump growing on the upper margin of the shark-bite scar I had from my first surgery on my right leg. It appears that old Merkel Cell carcinoma is back for round two. The lovely nurse Nancy is probably not looking forward to six more months of taking care of this whiney, demanding, not-so-patient patient, but we've got to beat the S.O.B. into remission again. We get hundreds of encouraging calls and emails each week, and Nancy told me today that the guys from '75 are, as a group, the best, most creative, and funniest writers of all. Sincere thanks for your thoughts and prayers. While you're at it, add Bill Ferris's wife, Patti, and Randy Shippee's wife, Debbie, to the cancer warrior prayer list—along with many more that I'm sure are out there fighting this scary beast. '75 Sir! —Larry

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Pres: Kevin Stone 928 Lynch Drive, Amold, MD 21012 h: 410-974-4313; e; kevin.stone@1976.usna.com Sec'y: Mark Hubbard 5632 Tessie Court, New Market, MD 21774-2918 h: 301-865-4472 e; Mark.Hubbard@1976.usna.com 'Tis the season to be jolly! Yes, in spite of the flu that seems to have encroached on our lives (my wife, Barb, and I are just recovering from several weeks of the "crud"), we haven't allowed that to dampen our spirits (and I don't want to be visited by three spirits this Christmas because of a "Bah Humbug" attitude just because of the flu!). So, with a smile on our faces and a hearty bowl of chicken soup, I begin this edition of the Class news.

Kevin Stone reported that several Classmates gathered at the memorial service on 23 October at USNA for Jack Kelley's father. Dean Kelley.

Attending were Jack, JD Engels, Jolly Jolicoeur, Rich O'Hanlon, Ric Ortloff, Scott Pugh, Kevin Stone, and John Wilckens who gave a moving tribute to Dean Kelley's contribution to the USNA pre-med program. John asked Dean Kelley for "one more letter of recommendation" for St. Peter. Many Midshipmen owe their Navy careers to Dean Kelley's assistance after a visit to the Academic Board. At the reception a story was told about how First Company (Jack's Company) mysteriously seemed to have head of line privileges at registration every semester—they even registered before the football team! Dean Kelley had a lasting love for our Class—he asked that in lieu of

flowers that donations be given in his name to the Naval Academy Alumni Association, Class of 1976. We will direct those donations to our campaign project, the Class of 1976 Leadership Lecture Series.

Here are some updates from each of those at the service: Jack Kelley is with NASA in the DC area working on "Return To Flight" issues with the shuttle program. JD is president of Optical Fibre Group out of Gibsonville, NC. Jolly is working at the NRC trying to figure out why the lights went out last summer in the Northeast (Jolly, here's a hint: look for the "Last man out, tum out the lights" sign); in his spare time he's getting a second master's degree in management-information systems from University of Maryland. Rich O'Hanlon is in Norfolk with the U.S. Joint Forces Command relaxing after his tour as CO of ROOSEVELT. Ric Ortloff is the Northeast area manager for BTAS, Inc., a small information technology services company. Scott Pugh, head of math and sciences at USNA, is trying to figure out where the Mids will take classes now that Isabel has wiped out the Chauvenet Hall lab deck. Kevin Stone is working on the DD(X) stractural design for Anteon Corporation. ("Think of the ugliest ship ever made by man—then make it even uglier.")

Finally, John Wilckens (a beneficiary of Dean Kelley's pre-med program) is an orthopedic surgeon at Johns Hopkins.

One of my 26th Company Classmates, Mark Metcalf, recently wrote me with his , whereabouts: We've just started our ninth year in Tucson and still don't miss the snow. Ben graduated from George Washington University in May and, after a summer job analyzing game tapes for the Washington Mystics, has moved to Florida where he is working for the Orlando Magic in their basketball operations department. Amy's back at Boston University for her sophomore year and, like her father, is leaning toward a bull major. Although we miss the kids, Terry and I have enjoyed the "empty nest" life. My business fravel schedule for Rincon Research Corporation is as hectic as ever, but since the beginning of the year, Terry's been able to join me on trips to Canada, China, the UK, and Italy. The main reason for the great travel destinations is that I'm curtently serving as vice-chair of a technical working group that is developing an intemational specification for public safety communications under the joint TIA/ETSI Project MESA (www.projectmesa.org/>www.projectmesa,org).

It's got to be an important project since there are two USNA grads involved; the other being Don Speights '72 who works for NTIA as a PM. I've attached a picture of Terry and me on a river cmise near Guilin, China, and another of Don and me from the recent meetings in MUan.

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and Scott Beaton, Randy Goff, Neal Whitsett, Tommy Gardner and his family, Juli and Skip Zobel, Susan and Greg Vaughn, and Mary and Wayne Walters. Barb and I had the pleasure of singing together at a wedding that aftemoon but still made it to the tailgate at the very end to rendezvous with my brother and his wife, Susan and John Hubbard '71. Three of my four children (Matt, Meghan, and BiUy Hubbard '01) also drifted in to join us temporarily. Billy is finishing his tour on O'BANNON (DD-987) and is heading to Charleston, SC, for nuke power school.

'76: Denise Kruse, with Mary and Wayne Walters

Juli Zobel with Barbara and Kevin Stone enjoying the homecoming tailgate

'76: Matt, Barb and Mark Hubbard, Susan and John Hubbard '71

'76: Mike Willy, Chris Earl, Greg Vaughn, and Scott Pugh at the DC Submarine Force Fall Cocktail Party

By the way, Dave Papak reported that Keith Champion's surgery on 11 December went very well and that he was released from Bethesda Naval Hospital on 14 December. I'm sure Keith will recover quickly and, who knows, may still be able to ran in the Bataan Memorial Death March Marathon in late March (but we all can understand a one-year postponement for Keith).

Dave Winters (36th Company) was recently admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court! He zipped in and out of Washington in November for a quick appearance before the U.S. Supreme Court where he was administered the oath of admission by Chief Justice Rehnquist. While he was by no means the youngest attorney presented that day, he was undoubtedly the most junior The accompanying photo shows Dave in weighty conversation with Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas concerning the merits of.. .well; actually, Dave does not remember exactly what the subject was (or maybe he's just not at liberty to discuss it!). The trath is Justice Thomas was more interested in talking to Dave's wife (Col. Debbie Winters) about her work with casualties rettiming from the Middle East than with Dave about his small time patent practice (and rightfully so, according to Dave). C'est le guerre. At least, Dave got a good photo for his office! (By the way, thanks for the write-up, Daveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it certainly makes my job that much easier.)

Dave and Kathy Papak at the '76 tailgate tent

Project MESA co-workers, Mark Metcalf and Don Speights "72

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There was a good showing of our Class at the Navy Homecoming game back in October.

Some of those attending the game and tailgate were: Barbara and Kevin Stone, Kathy and Dave Papak, Denise and John Kruse (who provided photos), Karen and Keith Champion, Cheryl

Judge Clarence Thomas speaking with Dave Winters in Washington, DC

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Congrattilations are in order for two Classmates who have been selected for promotion. Carlton Jewett and James Stavridis have been nominated for appointtnent to the rank of rear admiral.

Carlton is currently serving as commander.

Carrier Group One, San Diego, CA, and Jim is currently serving as commander, Craiser Desttoyer Group 12, Mayport, FL, Several Classmates attended the DC Submarine Force Fall cocktail party on 15 November They were: Greg Vaughn, Chris Earl, Mike WUly, Scott Pugh, Ray Lincoln.

BUI Ostendorf, and BUI Matzelevich,

"77: Celebrating another Navy win over Army, 1 to r: Joe Barnes, Ron Hertwig, Pete Knoetgen, and Bob Vogel

77 Jayme and John Bickings smile proudly with son. Christian John Bickings provided an input regarding the graduation from USNA of his son. Christian Bickings '03: The enclosed picture is from my son's (2003) graduation. Christian is enjoying San Diego and is the electrical officer on MCCAMPBELL (DDG-85). His four years went much more quickly than mine and we enjoyed getting to know many of his friends at football games and long weekends at our house. Also in the picture is my ring dance date and wife of 27 years, Jayme. Another son is a junior at Texas A&M and oiu" youngest son is a high school junior I Uve in the same town where I was bom and raised and am the adminisfrator for one of the hospitals in our South Jersey healthcare system.

It's great to hear from you, John!

Although not having attended in person, we watched from the comfort of our cozy town home, the tremendous showing that our football team displayed against Army. Awesome! I received news from several of our Classmates who braved the cold and snowy conditions in Philadelphia to cheer our bowl-bound Navy football team onto victory. Beat Army! Now the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy resides in Annapolis where it belongs. Next year we can bring an end to another drought by beating Notre Dame. In the meantime. Beat Texas Tech!

This past weekend, Barb and I were present at the Naval Academy Chapel to witness the annual production of Handel's Messiah. Professor Talley has once again outdone himself. The production was the most beautifully performed that I can remember. Hats off to Prof Talley and all of those responsible for making the evening the event that it was. For those of you who have not yet had the pleasure of witnessing this annual production, I highly recommend it. Barb and I plan on making this a tradition at Christmastime.

Happy Holidays to all and wishing you a prosperous and healthy New Year!

To order your Qass, Oiapter or Parent Club speak merchandise, visit our web ste at usna.com and click on the icon that reads Alumni Store Of, contact Debbie Cohen, merchandising manager at 410-263-4448 ext 136.

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Pres; CAPT Richard "Rick" White, USN 1404 Hunting Wood Road, Annapolis, MD 21403 w; 202-781-0938; h: 410-295-0089 we; WhiteRW@navsea.navy.mil; he; bettynrick@comcast.net Sec'y; Bob Sanderson 210 Auttimn Chase Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 h; 410-571-6267 e; bob.sanderson@1977.usna.com From the Yard Much has ttanspired since our last column including (1) Hurricane Isabel, which gave Annapolis a much closer view of the Chesapeake Bay than we've had for the last hundred years, (2) the culmination of a fantastic Navy football season, which brought the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy back to Annapolis for the first time in 22 years, and (3) the birth of Alec Robert Sanderson on 10 October 2003, which happens to be the Naval Academy's birthday. Lets take a closer look at these three monumental events.

Dave Harding (david.harding@comcasLnet) submitted this mini report of Hurricane Isabel, which he obtained from reliable eye-witnesses; Isabel pushed floodwaters up the Chesapeake Bay on Friday, 19 November 2003. Annapolis locals witnessed the worst flooding anyone can remember. Floodwaters crested over the top of the USNA athletic fields on Friday, and many Academy buildings became islands surrounded by water. Water was 2.5 feet deep in the lower level laboratory spaces and classrooms of Chauvenet and Michelson Halls, and flooded the parking lot in front of Mahan Hall (it almost reached the first street intersection up the street from the parking lot). Floodwater was pumped out of buildings, some buildings were re-flushed with freshwater, and then pumped out again.

Unfortunately, some of these damaged buUdings had undergone very recent renovations. Classes are now being held in temporary classrooms located on a barge docked near Santee Basin.

On a lighter note, our Class has been well represented at our home football games this season, and the balloon's flown high above both NavyMarine Corps Memorial Stadium and FedEx Field (so high, in fact, that we were requested by officials at two separate games to lower the balloon for the fly-bys!). We had many regulars at

the games including Betty and Rick White (bettynrick@comcast.net), Beth and Jim KeUy (kelly3112@aol.com), Kathy and Chris Feeney, Deborah and Lee Geanuleas (SkateG@ aol.com), Carol and Rich "Ifrg" McGraw (mcgrawjrr@saic.com), and Michelle and yours traly (our new arrival. Alec, even made an appearance at his first Navy game, but more on that subject later). Some others who dropped by occasionally were (in no particular order): Michael Dinola, Heidi and Larry Becker (lcbecker77@cox.net) and their sons. Chuck Becker '02 and Adam Becker '05, Pies Bruce (PLES.BRUCE@1977.usna.com), Susan and Mark Brynestad (who were taking their son on a tour of USNA), Jim Jenkins (jsjinx@ cox-intemet.com) and his son, James Jenkins '06, Bob Vogel (robert.vogel@1977.usna.com), Eileen and Cal Roberts '49, the mother and stepfather of our very own Dempsey Butler (dbutier@familylife.com) they saw the balloon and had to stop by and say "hello" for Dempsey, Lauren and Dan Beach (beachds@ navseadn.navy.mil), Nancy and Chris Cain (cccain@prodigy.net), Jeff Sapp (jks0355@ aol.com) and his friend. Shannon, Kathy and Owen Thorp (Thorp@usna.edu), and Jane and Bill MiUward (wmillward@addxcorp.com).

After all these years, I think we finally have a good core of Classmates at each game and a very visible (and high-flying) landmark to attract even more.

Here are some Navy football statistics from this year that I think are worth repeating (and these numbers don't reflect our great victory against Army on 6 December 2003): Navy leads the nation in mshing (323.09 yards per game), is 24th in total offense (433 yards per game), and 28th in scoring offense (31.6 points per contest). The Mids have set school records for mshing yards (3,554 yards), average yards per msh (5.5), average mshing yards per game (323.1), mshing touchdowns (38), total offense (4,763 yards), average yards per game (433 yards per contest) and yards per play (6.2). The Mids are also just the second team in NCAA history to have four 1,000-yard career mshers on the same team. Quarterback Craig Candeto '04 has rushed for 964 yards and 14 touchdowns, while throwing for 1,052 yards and seven touchdowns. Fullback Kyle Eckel '05 has rushed for 1,026 yards and eight touchdowns. Navy's defensive unit is one of the most improved in the counfry, led by the nation's fourth-ranked pass defense (157.4 yards per game). The Mids are 31st in the 121

nation in total defense (347.91) and 41st in scoring defense (21.73). The defense is led by outside linebacker Eddie Carthan '04 who recorded 64 tackles on the year and leads the Mids in tackles for a loss (11.5), sacks (5) and interceptions (4), and safety Josh Smith '05 who leads the team in tackles with 95, has picked off three passes and has recovered two fumbles.

I'm sure there were Army-Navy parties galore, and Bob Vogel sent me a picture of Joe Barnes (jbame5@entergy.com), Ron Hertwig (ron.hertwig@gsa.gov), Pete Knoetgen (pmknoet@mindspring.com), and him at the Army-Navy party he attended in Atlanta, GA. And speaking of another win over Army, Owen Thorp provided this article that appeared in The Capital about Greg Cooper (GCoop001@aol.com), our beloved Classmate and, in the eyes of Owen, "a trae American hero who single handedly liberated the CIC trophy from the Air Force evil empire:" CAPT Greg Cooper was celebrating Navy's convincing victory over Army Saturday night at the team hotel in Philadelphia when he was handed marching orders. The mission: Go get the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy. Navy had captured tiie coveted CiC as champion of tiie annual service academy football competition by beating both Air Force and Army this season. Academy officials wanted the coveted frophy on campus as soon as possible and were not willing to wait for Afr Force to send it.

Cooper, Navy's deputy director of athletics, took the directive seriously. He flew to Colorado Springs, secured thefrophy,rented a U-Haul and drove the valuable hardware back to Annapolis. Yesterday afternoon (11 December 2003), around 4 p.m., word filtered tiirough Ricketts HaD that the much-taUcedabout frophy was in the house for the first time since 1981. Football players filtered out of the weight room. Athletic department higher-ups emerged from their offices. Trainers, equipment managers, and otiier support personnel took a break from their duties. Eventually, a crowd of around 100 had packed into the football locker room to witness the unveiling.

People stood on tip-toes and craned their necks to get a glimpse as co-captains Craig Candeto '04 and Eddie Carthan '04 worked to remove the officially-looking box the CiC is always shipped in. There were a few "oohs" and "aahs" when at last the three-sided trophy was exposed in all its sparkling brilliance. A collective cheer rang out as the three-sided, two-foot tall, 180-pound piece of hardware was lifted onto a table for all to see.

"It's nice to finally see that trophy in our locker room," Carthan said. "We've been talking about winning that thing for four years. It's a great feeling to finaUy lay eyes on it. All the anticipation was worth it. It's a beautiful trophy." Candeto's initial reaction was, "Wow, it sure is big." He and Carthan needed all their muscle to lift the massive box out of the U-Haul onto a doUey that was used to wheel the CiC into Ricketts Hall. "Seeing that frophy is a tangible reminder that we beat our two biggest rivals, which is a great accomplishment," Candeto said. "The trophy itself is symbolic of something much larger An awful lot of hard work went into winning that."

VADM Rodney Rempt '66, the Academy Superintendent, reportedly intends to display the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy in the Rotunda near the entrance of Memorial Hall.

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'77: The long Gray Une, 1 to r: Greg Gray, Andicvv Gi j>. Buddy Gray, and Stanley Gray the entire Brigade to regularly see the icon.

Academy officials had attempted to have the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy shipped to Philadelphia for a possible presentation ceremony foUowing the Army-Navy game. "Air Force was understandably reluctant to do that.

They wanted to wait and make sure we beat Army before sending it out," Cooper said. Air Force has held tiie CiC for 13 of the past 14 years. Reportedly, the trophy had been bolted into a speciaUy designed display case located in the athletic adminisfration building.

During a post Army-Navy game party at the Wyndham Hotel, Rempt and Athletic Director Chet Gladchuk agreed the Commander-inChief's Trophy needed to be obtained right away. Cooper was dispatched and flew out of BWI Airport on Sunday night (7 December 2003). Cooper admitted that Air Force athletic officials were a bit taken aback when he showed up in Colorado Springs on Monday moming to claim the CiC. It had afready been packed into its shipping crate and was sitting in a storage area. Lt Col Roger Gustafson, an assistant athletic dfrector at Air Force, handled the formal fransfer "We tumed the trophy over to Navy this moming. I helped load it on the back of a U-Haul," Gustafson told the Denver Post on Monday. "There were some tears shed when it departed. But we're saving the same spot in our trophy case because it will be back here next year."

Cooper had been forced to obtain a rental tmck after teaming that thefrophycould not be placed on a commercial flight due to its size and weight. He could see the look of chagrin on Gustafson's face as he prepared to pull away. "Roger shook my hand and said, 'I'll see you around this time next year when I come to get the trophy back.' I told him we would do everything in our power to prevent him from having to make that trip," Cooper said. Cooper made it out of Colorado Springs just in time as a massive snowstorm hit Monday night (8 December 2003). He took 70 East all the way across the country, passing through seven states and the District of Columbia en route to Annapolis. He stopped to sleep in Salina, KS, and Zainesville, OH, opening the back of the U-Haul each morning to make sure the valuable cargo was ship-shape. "Believe me, there were times while I was driving that I thought, 'If anything bad happens, let it happen to me and not the frophy.' That thing is priceless," Cooper said. Cooper's road trip wound up taking three days and about 27 hours of driving time. It was well worth it, he said, to ensure the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy arrived at the Naval Academy safely and securely.

"We felt it was important to get the trophy here immediately out of respect for the efforts

put forth by the coaching staff and players," Cooper said. Groups of players waited in line to pose for pictures with the trophy. Senior Unebacker Chris Wade '04 was using a ceU phone camera to record image after image.

Candeto looked on and hoped the underclassmen understood the importance of retaining the CIC. "It took 22 years to get that trophy here.

Hopefully, we can keep it around for more than one year," Candeto said.

All in all, it's been a great season and I look forward to many more seasons to remember in the future.

And finally, Alec Robert Sanderson was bora (nine days late) at 9:14 a.m. on 10 October 2003, and weighed-in at a mere 8 pounds, 11 ounces.

The "little" guy is 2-months old as I write this column and continues to grow like crazy.

Needless to say, he hasn't changed our lifestyle one littie bit (just kidding!). Acttially, he's been a pretty active fellow over the past two months; one Navy game, two dinner parties, two weddings, and one holiday party. He's certainly got a USNA legacy by nattire of the fact that he has me for a "daddy" and was bom on the Academy's birthday. I guess we'll just have to see how things go (and continue to save for college regardless).

Thanks to everyone for their kinds words and support for me, Michelle, and Alec.

From the MaU Bag It's been so long since Stanley Gray (sgrayandassoc@aol.com) dropped us a line that he says he doesn't even know where to begin.

He settled down in Tampa, FL, with his bride, Susan, a little over two years ago and they just love it there. They've already had several Classmates visit such as Hank Donigan, Jim Eberle (eeberle@carolina.rr.com), Peter Grieve (peter.grieve@gs.com), and Stan's beloved roommate, Fred Kinkin (fred.kinkin@ us.gases.boc.com). As far as other permanent '77 residents in the Tampa area, there are a few in the likes of Rick Craig (rcraig@sqe.com), who just so happens to be the owner of a "bar"/fine eating establishment. Kirk Barker, and John Kamen (kamenj@socom.mil). Stan also reports that Ron Booker (Book.Seven7@ verizon.net) is on the recall-to-active-duty thing down there as well.

Stan is working real hard at working and trying affix and maintain a balance. His daughter is a senior at Drexel and his son is Andrew Gray '07. Yes, 2007 has two Gray's just like 1977; note Greg Gray (gregory-gray@ uiowa.edu) and his son. Buddy Gray '07, in the picture with Stan and Andrew.

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PhU Wisecup (wisecupjp@verizon.net) checked-in after arriving back in Washington, DC, as director of the White House Situation Room. Phil says, 'The hours are as you would imagine, and it's pretty interesting to say the least." Phil's coming off a short tour at the CNO Sfrategic Studies Group in Newport, RI, which "was really a great experience," That assignment was preceded by two years as commander, Desttoyer Squadron 21 in San Diego, CA, where he deployed with JOHN C . STENNIS (CVN-74) Battle Group to the North Arabian Sea, In Phil's words, "Lots of ships, lots of allies, lots of boarding and search ops," His wife, Anne, and the kids are in DC now, and should have settled in Falls Church, VA (right off the West Falls Church Metro Station), by the time you read this column. Phil wanted everyone to know that if you're ever in the DC mettopolitan area, feel free to call him at 703-538-6611.

Sumner Moore '48, who is the secretary and acting president of the Class of '48, received the following info about one of our Classmates from an "anonymous, but reliable" source: On 11 October 2003, Mark Gardner (mgardne2@midsouth.rr.com), now a captain with Northwest Airlines, and living in Germantown, TN. with his wife, Martha, who is a dental hygienist, and thefr son, David Paul (13), visited his parents in Murfreesboro, TN, approximately 22 rmles from NashviUe, TN. They were joined by Dave Cass, who lives in Marietta. GA, and works for Morgan Stanley in Atianta. GA, his wife, Gina, who teaches, and their daughter, Danell Ann (3.5), who arrived dressed in blue and gold, complete with pom-poms. AU made the tailgate party in Nashville and watched Navy beat Vanderbilt.

Go Navy! Mark and Dave enjoyed reliving and rehashing thefr days at USNA, and Mark's parents, Paul and Helen Gardner, were proud as peacocks having such young and good-looking people with them.

After considerable probing about the "source" of this information, Sumner reluctantly admitted that Mark's mother sent him the letter along with a request that he send it to Shipmate for inclusion in the '77 column. Apparently the senior Gardner's didn't want Mark to know about the letter so that he could be surprised when it appeared in the column. (Note to Mark: You've got a pretty clever mom; make sure you show her the column.) Sumner noted that this was the first time that he'd ever seen this type of request after having written over 370 Shipmate columns for the Class of '48 over the last 37 years (don't think r u ever be able to top that record!). Lots of thanks to everyone who made this mail bag item possible!

Last month I reported that Ken Graber (kgraber@SPA.com) retired on 7 October 2003 at the Washington Navy Yard, and now I have additional news from Ken himself Not only was he honored to have our current Superintendent, V\DM Rodney Rempt '66 as his guest speaker, but several of our Classmates were also able to attend the ceremony; namely, Mike Frick (FrickMS@navsea.navy.mil), Tom Pickles (tpickles@westexinc.com). Skip Wagner (dwagner@northropgrumman.com).

Rick White, Lee Geanuleas, Cary Hithon (HithonC@navsea.navy.mil), John Geary (GearyJW@navsea.navy.mil), and Chris Cain.

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Ken's most recent assignment was program manager for the NATO SEASPARROW Project Oftlce, which is an international program with 12 participating nations. Ken said that the most exciting part the four-year tour was the successful Operational Evaluation of the Evolved SEASPARROW Missile (ESSM) from SHOUP (DDG-86) in April 2003. Ken started his new job on 10 October 2003 in the International Cooperative Development Group at Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA).

"Captain's Row" at Ken Graber's retirement ceremony, 1 to r: Mike Frick, Tom Pickles, Skip Wagner, Rick White, Lee Geanuleas, Ken Graber, Cary Hithon, Tom Andress (Penn State ROTC), John Geary, and Chris Cain Class Communication Sometime during or shortly after our superb 25th Reunion, Pete Hyers (hyersp@cs.com) let on that a Navy League friend of his is the general manager of The Hilton Head Marriott Palmetto Dunes Beach and Golf Resort on Hilton Head Island, SC. Needless to say, Pete was "strongly" recommended to capitalize on this relationship and plan a USNA '77 2004 Reunion. Well, Pete's come through with flying colors, and here's the deal to prove it: The Marriott is holding 50 rooms until Febraary 2004 for the weekend of 5-7 March 2004. The hotel price is $139/night on the ocean, and "extra activities" include goff, tennis, shopping, kayaking, dinner, and partying. (Talk to Pete about getting special rates for golf and tennis since he and Jane live in Palmetto Dunes.) A reception is also planned for Saturday evening at the Palmetto Dunes Club.

You're encouraged to bring your wives and family for a great weekend, so if you're interested, please contact Pete immediately via phone 843-247-1159 or email (see above). You can also obtain info about the Marriott at www. hiltonheadmarriott.com or by calling 843-6868400, and info about the Palmetto Dunes Club at www.palmettodunes.com. Jane and Pete look forward to seeing you all in March!

Closing Remarks Hope you enjoyed this month's Shipmate edition; stay tuned for more news next month, and remember...Go Navy! —Bob Sanderson

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Pres: Glen Woods Sec'y: Vince Balderrama 45 Little Fawn Drive, Shelton, CT 06484 e: VBalden-ama@SIKORSKY.com web site; http://usnal978.org Well, it's the first column of a new year. I hadn't expected so long a pause between

columns. Due to some budget issues. Shipmate had to consolidate the end of the year '03 issues. They hadn't done that before. What that meant is, on the plus side, I had even more time to procrastinate, um, I mean—write this issue.

On the downside, I have tons of stuff (pics, emails and encounters, reunion and post reunion news) that I can't cram into the couple of thousand-word limit I'm allocated. So I'll do my best to recall and write in FIFO (first in-first out fashion) or FICR (First I Can Remember). The balance will run over the course of the months. So let's get to it.

You read in the last column the results of the elections (sorry, you're stuck with me for another five years). With that here are few words from "El Jefe," our recently elected Class President, Glen Woods: First, let me thank you for nominating and electing me to be your new Class president. I know I have very large shoes to fill, but I welcome the challenge and I am very honored to serve as your president. You have chosen a great group of Class officers and members-atlarge, and we all look forward to working for you over these next five years. We encourage you to contact any of us with your thoughts and ideas about how our Class can stay active in the Alumni leadership and keep the Naval Academy the distinguished institution we have always known and respected.

Second, this hopefully wOl be my last correspondence about our 25th Reunion. That was a heck of a hurricane party! We had about 550 people for the dinner dance and nearly 700 at the tailgate. Time and tide may not wait for anyone, but we can easily say that if there is a party, '78 will be there! We have sent checks to all our Classmates that could not make it to Annapolis and who requested a refund. A special thank you to all our Classmates that donated their fees to our Class funds—we will put that money to good use in support of our Class efforts. Also, we tried to identify our Classmates who had paid a registration fee but did not receive a Class crest afghan and Class coin, and we have mailed those items to you. FinaUy, we are already working on our 30th Reunion. We have requested quotes from several hotels closer to Annapolis harbor so we all can enjoy more of Old Town Annapolis and have easy access to the Yard. We will keep you posted...but we have a little time.

A couple of quick items. On 18 November, Terry O'Brien, Bob Novak, Ed Reid, and I had the privilege to go abroad PORTER (DDG78) to present the annual leadership awards that the Class of 1978 sponsors for the ships' crew. These awards are very unique in that the awardees are nominated by their peers for their outstanding leadership qualities. Three Sailors are nominated in each of the categories for E-3 and below, E-4, E-5, E-6, E-7, and above, and 0-3 and below. The nominees then go before a board that has a Class of '78 rep as a voting member Terry O'Brien has been our rep the last three years and has really helped to keep us connected to the ship—thanks Terry! 1 must say that these young men and women are tmly impressive Sailors! We presented each of them a monetary award while the crew watched from formation. We were all very proud that our Class is maintaining a tme link back to the ship we are sponsoring. Let me tell you about another unique aspect of these awards. The money our Class gives is structured so that we

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give the highest dollar amount to the most junior Sailor The ship CO, CDR John Nowell '84, has written a ship's instmction that captures the unique aspects of these awards— thanks, Captain, for your outstanding support and hospitality. Finally, I must add that these leadership awards and their unique features originated with our late president, Arch GrifHn—he was certainly with us as we presented the awards both in memory and spirit.

Fittingly, we have asked the Captain to rename his instmction "The Arch Griffin Memorial leadership Award," He is rewriting the instmction. We will post on our Class web site more about this ceremony.

Speaking of the web site, I want to thank our webmasters, Mike Holden, who created and maintained our site for over 20 years, and now Rob Cloutier, who has added many dynamic features. We had a few bugs as we started the new site up for the reunion, but overall, the web site has offered us fremendous new utilities. We encourage you to check the site often and please help us keep it up-to-date with information you would like to share with the Class. We are always looking for new photos.

Also remember that our ship's store will always be available to buy Class merchandice; we will change the selection generally as the seasons change.

Got to shove off...wishing you all the best.

Glen, Terry, Bob, and Ed

'78 and Porter's Arch Griffin Memorial Leadership Alex Hnarakis is having a great time as CO, Naval Air Weapons Station, China Lake. His Change of Command will likely happen late spring or early summer when he'll take over as Commander, Test Wing, Pacific. The specific date of the change will depend of course on the training track for the Wing. Andy Winns was nominated for his second star (Rear Admiral).

Andy currentiy serves as deputy director. Air Warfare Division, N78B, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, DC. Tim McGee was nominated for his first star. Tim is currentiy the deputy vice commander.

Assistance Chief of Naval Operations, Office if Naval Research in Arlington. Sounds like a 'jack of all trades" type billet, Tim. You all also know that Joe Leidig is the Commandant of Midshipmen. Well, if you didn't know, or you

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Scott's path crossed the Dean's. Scott recounted how Dean McNitt presented him his Eagle Scout on 13 Febraary 1970 in Monterey. That was when he was the Superintendent of the Post Graduate School and Scott's dad was a student there. Today, Scott is the CO of the Navy Center for Tactical Systems Interoperability in San Diego. Scott notes that he is the senior information professional officer in the San Diego area, and the only Class member in that new community (there are several P-3 community members that fransitioned to 1600). Forty yards away from his office is Mike "Flex" Galpin. Flex is the Chief of Staff at ComThirdFlt. Even closer is Deha pilot and Classmate Scott Godfrey who lives just a couple of houses down from the Millers in Coronado Island.

David Bruce retired last year. Besides David's family (except his oldest daughter who's in her freshman year at Mary Washington), Scott Langdon was also present to provide Classmate support. When we exchanged emails in October, David was still in the job hunting mode (and getting caught up with that "honey do" list that Elisabeth had long been making). He did have a book ttanslation project pending and was waiting on an evaluation of the first 12 pages to see if it is of sufficient quality for them to give him a conttact for the 230-page book. He also had resumes on file at a couple of language schools.

Scott Langdon and David Bmce In the course of their globettotting Leslie and Scott Provow have had two unique experiences with Classmates. In November they spent a weekend with Sue and John Wissler in Jacksonville, NC. While there, they participated in Second Force Service Support Group's (FSSG) celebration of the Marine Corps 228th Birthday. Joining them at the officer's club celebration was another '78 couple—well, USAFA '78, zoomie Greg Clasen and his wife, Kim. John is a battalion commander in the Second FSSG and has his change of command planned for next July. If you've never been to one of these Marine Corps birthday celebrations you don't know what you're missing! With all that is going on in the world, it was especially poignant. As Scott wrote: I can't express the appropriate feelings in words that you feel, as you are among those that are stiU Uving the daily grind on the pointy end of the spear...but it was humbling to be among those that do.. .and made me even more grateful for their service to our country. John aUowed us to join in the fun even though after midnight he had to depart and drive to Cherry Point MCAS where he met the last company in his battalion at 3 a.m. rettiming from fraq...the

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last company of Marines deployed in fraq period. John retumed with his men, checked in their equipment and weapons, and then had an incredible celebration reuniting them to their families,..band playing, donated food, decorations, lots of homemade baked goods...this all at 5 a.m. back at Camp Lejeune...in the dark!

So even though hours earlier there were what seemed like hundreds of Marine officers celebrating... the Marine officers that had men returning made sure tiiat they took care of their men and their families first. In the morning John came home and Sue had a house full of Marines and their spouses over for breakfast at 9 a.m. and John was stiU awake at 10:30 a.m. when we left.

From North Carolina, the Provows found themselves in Madrid, Spain, and spent time with Gretchen and Charlie Sottomayor and their 3-year old daughter. Charlie is a military consultant with the Office of Defense Cooperation. We all know Charlie's Spanish fluency but thanks to that tour they had in Panama, Gretchen also is pretty good at it herself.

Jon Kutler attended Faris FarweU's change of command in November. Jon hadn't seen Faris for 25 years. The last time their paths crossed was during SWOS, when they were rooming together along with John Anderson and Chuck Goddard at the Oakwood Garden Apartments in Coronado (even then they figured out how "not" to stay in the BOQ). Jon has relied on Judi FarweU's regular inputs to Shipmate to keep him updated on Faris' career. Now as he said—fast forward 25 years and he found himself watching CAPT Faris' passing on the Bunker Hill to his relief. Despite the long separation Jon said "as I'm sure you've experienced, it seemed like a couple months, not decades since we were last together in San Diego." He said Faris gave a great speech. Judi added later that he was the recipient of some good going away presents from the crew and some award that I can't seem to recall.

In some stray voltage: our Class Treasure, Kevin Liddy, was recently appointed a commissioner of the Milford, CT, Inland Wetlands Agency by the Mayor of Milford for a three year term of office. Hmmm, Inland Wetiands...I'm still scratching my head on that one.

FredButterfield (Butterfield.Fred@epamail .epa.gov) reported that they had a modest tumout of six Classmates at their December joint '78 and '81 luncheon at the Fort Myer Officers Club. Bruce Latta was their guest speaker and he talked on the USNA admissions process. Joining them from '78 were also Larry Whitmeyer, Matt Leavitt, Kevin O'Keefe, and Craig Diffie. Fred has penciled-in the DC area's next quarterly gathering for Wednesday, 31 March 2004. This time it will be in the charming ambience of the Pentagon City Mall food court (that is until a better offer comes across my desk). He says he's not "wedded" to Wednesday gatherings, so please let him know if Tuesday or Thursday might work better for any of you. If you are in the area and are interested in attending these lunches—drop Fred a line.

Unfortunately, Ken Bowersox won't be able to make it (or fortunately if you happen to be Sox and his family). By then his short-term tumed long-term TAD to NASA headquarters in DC should be at an end. He should be home in

Houston. If you guys thought the back-to-back "deployments" were only a thing for the fleet, talk to Sox. Seems once he got back from that extended deployment in the Intemational Space Station, NASA sent him for a couple week TAD that became a few months. Some things stay the same. For those of you who have been asking— that hard landing in Soyuz that you read about in the papers wasn't any harder on Sox than a "hard trap on the boat" (his words). So that means he and I won't be seeing each other "eye-to-eye," yet. Well that's the space I'm allotted—I think.

For more, check us out next month and check out the web site—www.usnal978.org. Until then, I'm lauchin' Spot Four in the New Year!

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Pres: LCDR Sean Gate, USN (Ret.) e: Sean.Cate@1979.usna.com Sec'y; LCDR John "Wiz" Withers, USN (Ret.) 22445 Bluebird Court, Leonardtown, MD 20650 h; 301-997-1980; w: 240-725-7751 e; JDWithers@1979.usna.com web site; www.usna79.com Greetings, '79!

And welcome to 2004! This would be the time for an obligatory comment about how fast time is flying by, how another year has come and gone, and how I still haven't finished writing my list of resolutions for last year. But since I rarely do the obligatory stuff, I'll dispense with all that for now.

I would, however, like to make all of you aware of some changes in my email addresses and work phone number. I still work for the same company, but I've recently moved my desk from NAS Patuxent River to a company building nearby. Also, the company has just been purchased, so we're presently becoming integrated into the new system. (Sort of reminds me of the Borg on Star Trek—The Next Generation: "Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated!")

At any rate, I'm still living in Leonardtown, MD, which (depending on traffic) is about an hour away from DC. My new email address is JDWithers@1979.usna.com, and my current work phone number is 240-725-7751. So please feel free to write or call anytime. And if you happen to find yourself in the DC area, let me know.

I get up there a lot, and maybe could hook up for an appropriate beverage.

Before I get started, I just wanted to acknowledge the efforts of Coach Paul Johnson and the Navy football team. This past year we were treated to Navy football the way we remember it from our days in the Yard. And the CinC Trophy looks so at home on the Sevem. After years at "an undisclosed location," it's nice to have it at home where it belongs. I recently saw an article detailing how the Supe assigned a Navy captain to bring the trophy back to Annapolis. The officer showed up in Colorado Springs the Monday after the Army-Navy game, startling our Air Force brethren. Since it was too big to ship, the captain personally drove crosscountry with it to deliver the prize. Again, 125

Congrats on the tremendous season and the bowl appearance. The entire group did an outstanding job. Coach Johnson's job just got harder, because it's fair to say that Alumni expectations for the 2004 season will be much different than for last year. Go Navy] Talking about football provides a nice segue into the next item, that being the Gala 25th Reunion Extravaganza'. I have an "official" public service announcement from the 25th Reunion Committee. So read on!

Class of 1979, 25th Year Reunion, General Information Attention Class of '79: Plans are now coming together for the 25-year reunion. We are only a few months away from oiff Class retum to Mother B for the biggest Class reunion ever!

Watch this space and check out www.usna79.com for more information.

Reservations are being accepted by our Headquarters Hotel, the BWI Marriott.

When: 23-26 September 2004 Headquarters Hotel: BWI Marriott FootbaU: Go Navy! Beat Vanderbilt!

Who: AU members of the USNA Class of 1979, graduates and non-graduates, their families, and friends are invited.

Please plan now to arrive on Thursday the 23rd and to depart on Monday tiie 27th so that you can experience the complete reunion schedule of activities while enjoying catching up with your Classmates and seeing aU the changes at tiie Academy and in historic AnnapoUs. Frequently Asked Questions: 1. Why is the Reunion not on Homecoming Weekend?

Over the past several years, more and more Classes have moved their reunions away from Homecoming Weekend. We decided to hold our reunion on the last weekend in September, rather than the last weekend of October (Homecoming 2004), for several reasons.

First, the weather, never predictable, should be better in late September than late October Second, Annapolis, the Academy grounds, and the Midshipman Store will be less crowded that weekend. Other reunions our weekend include the Classes of '69 and '74. For Homecoming, five other Classes will be holding reunions.

Third, nothing, really, is lost by holding the reunion on an "off" weekend—there is still a Friday Parade on Worden Field, still shopping at the Mid Store, still tours of the yard, and still a great Navy Football game.

2. Why is the Reunion Hotel outside Annapolis?

The BWI Marriott will provide our Class with first Class accommodations and enough room to comfortably hold all of our functions.

If you attended the last reunion, you may remember our Friday evening banquet was held in two separate rooms at the headquarters hotel. Frankly, Annapolis does not have a hotel large enough to accommodate our Class for a major reunion. (Other Classes have gone as far as Washington. DC, for adequate hotel facilities.) The BWI Marriott will make it easy for out of town Classmates to fly in, shuttle to the hotel, use Class bus service to and from Annapolis (without renting a car), and retum to the airport. Drivers will add only 20 minutes or so, on a clear shot up 1-97, to get to the Academy or the Stadium.. We have every reason to believe this will be a wonderful headquarters for the reunion.

3. How much will the reunion cost?

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are locking in all of the events right now and should be able to price everything out within a few weeks. This will be a first Class event all the way, but if you have been saving for this, it should not be a financial burden. We will provide the Class with excellent food, drink, and entertainment to make this a most enjoyable weekend. It will be worth the price. Check out the class web site www.usna79.com for the latest gouge.

4. When can I make my reservations?

Hotel reservations are now being taken, and you are encouraged to make these reservations as soon as possible, as the hotel rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Actual registration for the reunion events (tailgater, dinner, etc.) will commence in the very near future, once all arrangements and costs are set.

5. What about football tickets?

Navy football is back, and next season should be even better! You will actually want to attend the football game, despite not wanting to tear yourself away from all the food and drink at the best tailgate party in the world.

Stay tuned—we will post a group number when it is assigned (check for updates on www.usna79.com). Once that happens, you will call the Navy ticket office at 800-US4NAVY to order your tickets, and don't forget to mention the group number/or seating in the '79er section. Beat Army! Beat Vanderbilt!

Okay, enough advertising. As Shakespeare himself might have said, "Forsooth, oh Wiz, where are thine updates? Oh Shipmate, where are thy Names of the Boldeth Printeth?" Trast me, if Shakespeare were reading Shipmate, he might have said just that, or at least words to that effect. Don't beheve me? WeU, you'll just have to drop me a line to tell me why you disagree.

While you're at it, include a brief update that I can include in an upcoming column. (There— let's see how many emails that will draw...)

Anyway, time to blow the dust off the mailbag and see what has been collecting. Because of the limitations in publishing, most of these items go back to before Christmas. But, as Bob Larys is fond of saying, "Better Nate than lever!"

And so it's time to get on with the "Maine Event." The meaning of that pitiful bad pun will become evident upon reading the great email "two-fer" from Allan Kuong (akuong@ pol.net), who provided the following brief updates on himself and another Classmate: Enclosed is an input for Shipmate regarding Mike Weiss about his recent Antarctica expedition. It seems you can still do a "Deep Freeze" operation after navy retirement!

Speaking of retirement, I recently retired from the Naval Reserve onboard CONSTITUTION last October Mike Weiss was my guest of honor speaker I am cunentiy an emergency physician at a community hospital in Bmnswick, ME, and am actively involved in the local sheriff's department SWAT team as a tactical physician.

Hope all is well with you and am looking forward to the 25th next year. Omnes Viri!

Allan's email also included the following text: Mike Weiss retumed from an eight-week scientific expedition to Antarctica earlier this year (2003). Cunently working as a math and science teacher at Yarmouth High School in Maine, Mike was one of six teachers selected nationwide by the National Science Foundation to participate in the TEA program (Teachers Experiencing Antarctica and the Arctic).

During his stay on the worid's driest continent, Mike participated in research with one of the nation's foremost scientist in the field of volcanoes and magmatic systems. He was able to communicate with his students via an online journal and a Uve webcast. Much of Mike's geological fieldwork was accomplished at a place known as the McMurdo Dry Valleys, a place Ukened to Mars. Mike has since retumed back to Maine, challenging his students to "study hard in school and get as much math and science as you possibly can." For more information and photos of Antarctica, you can check out Mike's online journal: http://tea.rice. edu/tea_weissfrontpage.html.

Thanks for checking in, Allan, and thanks for the great info on you and Mike. Mike, we're glad to have you back in the States! I imagine that after your brief tour in the extreme down under, the winters in Maine actually feel like spring! Congratulations on your selection, and on all your fine work. Always enjoy hearing from a couple of "Maine-iacs." (Whoops!

"Augusta" remember that many folks can't handle my puns. Some have even been found "Bangor-ing" their heads against a wall!)

Moving from Upper New England to the Nation's Capital, let's look at an email I received last fall from Bob Harward (Robert_Harward@ nsc.eop.gov): Wiz, after being relieved by Jim O'ConneU (the only other '79 active duty Naval Special Warfare Officer) of command at Naval Special Warfare Group One in Coronado, I have just started at the National Security Council in the Office of Combating Terrorism. Marty Sullivan is down the hall in Defense and has been here for over a year. Hence, he is the gouge master and is helping mefransitionfrom operator to maestro of policy. Jim O. now has the best job in the Navy—commanding aU the SEAL Teams on the West Coast and responsible for NSW operations in CentCom and PacCom. Just wanted to check in.

Bob, Congrats to both you and Jim on your new assignments. Thanks for taking the time out of your busy schedule to drop me a line.

Sean Cate has been busy lately with his duties as our Class president. Between attending meetings and overseeing the efforts of the reunion committee, he barely has enough time for his day job. And yet he always alerts me to Classmate email ttaffic that crosses his desk.

Right before the New Year he heard from our "Man on the Hill," Tom Gibson (GibsonTJ@ aol.com). Tom is the chief of staff for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). For a period of time, he was functioning as the de facto EPA Administrator while the Senate was working to confirm Gov. Mike Leavitt of Utah for the position. Tom indicated that he was very happy—and relieved—to finally have a boss again. Congrats, Tom, on your very important— and very visible—position. It's a relief to know we have a '79er presence in the highest places of our govemment!

Sean also forwarded an email he received from Wally Owen (wowen@nps.navy.mil): I'm still around. I retired under tiie TERA in 1995 and am cunentiy a Federal Employee teaching for the Naval Postgraduate School. I work primarily from home in St. Louis, MO, but also have an office in Monterey, CA. I manage and teach numerous systems engineering and program management distance learning Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

programs and courses. Please put me on your disdibution list for the upcoming 25tii Reunion.

As he indicated, Wally has a joint appointment at the Naval Postgraduate School as a senior lecturer with the Graduate School of Business and Public Policy, and the Meyer Institute of systems engineering. A "double major" at Canoe U. (management and technology!), Wally earned a master of science degree in management from the Naval Postgraduate School, plus a doctorate in public administration from Golden Gate University. In his active duty career, Wally served as a naval flight officer in F4 Phantom and F14 Tomcat aircraft, was air operations officer onboard ENTERPRISE, and also was officer programs officer for Naval Recraiting District, St Louis, MO. He has recently been extensively involved developing and managing numerous NPS graduate degree distance learning educational programs in product development, systems engineering, and acquisition management.

He is a member of the American Society for Public Adminisfration, the Project Management Institute, and the International Council on Systems Engineering, He resides in St. Louis with his wife, Faidi, and sons, Sam (4) and Wally (22) (cmrentiy attending San Jose State University), Wally, thanks for passing along the great update, and congratulations on your accomplishments. I'm a relative newcomer to the world of systems engineering—perhaps I need to chat with you about the best way to get smarter on the subject. Also, my thanks to Sean: Any help I get in filling the white space of this column is greatly appreciated. I'm sure I'll be in hot water from all of the Maine puns. So much water, in fact, that I'll probably be taking a "Bath." Okay, okay, I'll stop!

Last fall I had the opportunity to have dinner (on separate occasions) with a couple of Classmates. Shirley and Dan Vortherms (Dvortherms@1979.usna.com) had flown in to DC to visit with their college-age kids. Tony is finishing up at the College of William and Mary, and their daughter, Samantha, is in her first year at the University of Richmond (home of the Spiders). Karen and I were able to hook up with Dan, Shirley, and Sam for some good Italian food and great conversation. Dan and Shirley are living in the Denver area, where Dan remains in the telecommunications business. He's currently in his third technology start-up in the last ten years. One of the previous start-ups sold for $6B but, as Dan says, not enough of the proceeds had his name on them, so he's still plugging away.

Dan also indicated that he'll soon be retiring from the Reserve. He occasionally rans into Doug Auyong, and knows there are probably more '79ers in the Denver area. He'd like to get a periodic get-together started, so drop him a line if you're interested. Dan, let us know how your business efforts are going. You know what they say—third time's a charm!

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Dan, Sam, and Shirley Vortherms

A week later Kirk Michealson (kirk,a,michealson@ lmco.com) called to say he was coming to Pax River for a class. Karen and I met him at the local Outback Steak House, and we got caught up on all the latest doings. Kirk has recently left his position with Capital One and has retumed to the defense arena as a senior operations analyst with Lockheed Martin. Kirk and Sherrill will be living in the Chesapeake, VA, area once their new house is complete. Kirk is living in Tidewater now, while Sherrill remains in Richmond, VA, until constraction is complete.

Kirk, best of luck in your new position!

It's about time to start wrapping this up, but it wouldn't be a complete column without the "Tidbits and Snippets" section: Mark Tempestilli (mark.tempestilli@ nextcentury.com) retired last fall from the Navy and has moved on to the private sector, remaining for now in Maryland.

Sean Cate reports that Mike Van Horn (vanhomma@aol.com) is in Baghdad until midMay. Sean wasn't sure what Mike was doing, but did mention that Mike hopes to see everyone at the 25th.

Mac Sylvester (mac.sylvester@usps.gov) emailed to say that after spending 13 months in OpNav, he came off active duty last June. Mac retumed to his old position at the U.S. Postal Service and, in his words, "picked up where I left off."

Last October, Mike Szostak assumed command of the Reserve Patrol Wing at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, Willow Grove, PA. And with that, as they say in aviation, I'm a dot on the horizon. Thanks once more to everyone who included me in their email traffic. And remember; it's not too early to make those reunion hotel reservations (there's still plenty of time to adjust or cancel if you need to).

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.USNA 1980.org Now that the Commander in Chief's trophy is firmly nestied proudly where it should have been since we were at the Academy—it's on to the holidays and a pleasant "Dark Ages" for Mother B.

Had a great time at the Army-Navy party that we threw in New Orieans. We had about 100 people show up at a local sports bar to watch our drubbing of the Black Knights. We had some good representation from the Class of 1980: Griffin and John Fry, Corien and Mike Serafin, and Kris EUiott. Captain Peggy Feldmann, and her husband, Andy Brower '79, (atbrow@ aol.com) were also at the gathering. Peggy had just received an incredible honor in that as the Commanding Officer of SpaWar New Orieans she was selected as one of the New Orieans "Women of the Year." She was also selected to be featured in a special Women of the Year edition of the newspaper City Business. A great time was had by all. Now to plan the trip to Houston for the bowl game—Go Navy\ I was up in the Yard last week for the Board of Trustees meeting. Saw Tim Kobosko, Becky Olds and a few others. I also had the chance to stop in and see CDR Tim Disher, husband of our own Sharon Hanley Disher. They now live on the Yard and Tim is in charge of appointments and nominations in Candidate Guidance.

This was a month of visits by Classmates which always is a freat. Dr Mark Happel, (mhappel@'mitte.org), came in for the neuroscience annual meeting and we were able to share a great New Orleans lunch, old Glee Club and Sub School stories. He is working for Mitte Corporation and a leader in his R&D field and doing amazing things in the world of science.

My first note of the month came in from AK "Dad" Wellesley, (wellesleyak@earthlink.net), who wrote in with this missive: Hey there! Sorry I haven't written in such a long time, Joe. Things have been kind of hectic the past few months for me, but since I've received some email notes from a few of our 23rd Company Wild Men, I figured I better get off my duff and send in some news. First off, let me say that I am doing very well, and I'd like to thank those from the Class that dropped me a line, called, visited, and/or just kept me in their prayers during this past year. At the time of my last note I was still at home recovering from surgery, which went exfremely well. I started back to work in mid-April and then started my seven weeks of radiation tteatments in mid June. The radiation freatments were no fun, but I maintained a positive attitude throughout and am doing well. So far all of my follow-up tests and check-ups have been perfect and I expect them to stay that way.

In late September and early October I joined Lee Futch for our annual big game hunting trip in Idaho, where we were joined by six other close friends. We had a great time (as usual) even if the hunting wasn't as good as normal.

Lee is enjoying retirement and by the time this goes to print Lee's wife, Diane, will also be retired from the USMC. They are moving to Lee's old stomping grounds in Northern Louisiana.

A couple weeks ago I was pleased to receive the following report from George MUler: The Steve Masalin family recently made the pilgrimage to Disney World and spent two weeks here. The Masalin kids are great and even helped with the dishes. They have three children (son, Kris (19), Jacob (18), and Mary Leigh (16)). Remy is still cooking part time at a local elementary school. Stag "Frank" 127

Stagliano is moving out your way (SoCal) to handle his real research gig for AC Neilson.

George's note prompted me to prod Steve Masalin for an update, which he kindly provided as follows: It was great to spend some quality time with George, Remy, and family, George and I didn't get everything in we wanted to, like golf and fishing, so we'll have to reserve that for the next time. But our families had a wonderful time together.

I'm not sure if you've heard from Sully (Sean Sullivan), lately, but he's been tagged to take over as CO of the Groton Submarine Base. The Sullivan and Masalin families have been fellow residents of Ledyard, CT, for the last several years, with Sean being stationed variously at the SubBase or at the Naval Warfare College in Newport, RI. So we cross paths regularly. As for me, I'll give you a thumbnail; Took EDO option for service selection and selected submarines for warfare specialty qualification. I was attached to DALLAS (SSN-700) as part of the pre-commissioning crew after graduation. Was a plank owner and stayed aboard until the beginning of her first deployment in '83. Upon submarine qualification, exercised the ED option and was stationed at Portsmouth Naval SY. Did three years as a ship superintendent on submarine overhauls, and was SY docking officer for a spell. I left active service in May of '86, and stayed in the Reserve for about another one and a half years. Shortly after arriving in Groton in '80,1 started attending a local church in the area.

That's where I met Liz, a beautiful young lady (the pastor's daughter), who had determined she was never marrying a Navy guy. (Her father had actually come to the area in the early '60s to mn a serviceman's Christian center; she had grown up around servicemen and had seen several of them marry local gals—not sure if that was a detenent or not.) Anyway, we met in August '80 and married in October '81; she is definitely the one for me. We have four children: David (will be 18 in December), Alisa (15), Hillary (12), and Levi (7). You can probably make them out in the picture George sent.

We home school all of them, having chosen that option nine years ago after David's second grade year. David is in the middle of college and is considering USNA. After resigning to civilian status, I took a job with a defense contractor in New London. I stayed in the defense industry until the collapse of the early '90s. I then got my professional engineering license, and after a time of unemployment, landed the job of town engineer for my town (Ledyard, CT). I was promoted to public works director a short while later, and next January will mark 10 years with the town. As it looks now, this is where we'll be for the foreseeable future. I've crossed paths with a few Classmates since graduation, and look forward to other opportunities; we'll look for the next big reunion milestone for sure.

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L to r: George, Kris, Jacob, Mary Leigh, and Remy Miller and Levi, Hillary, Alisa, Liz, David, and Steve Masalin I also received a short note from Mike Robinson about a month ago. Mike is retired from the Navy and he and Nancy are doing fine living in Hampton Roads where Mike works for a defense contractor Of course I always stay in touch with Mike "Fergie" Ferguson and Dave Lengyel, although I have to admit that we don't exchange as much email and as many phone calls as we used to. Fergie is still flying for American Airlines out of Dallas and keeps busy with wife, Keelie, raising their three sons, John, Thomas, and Benjamin. Dave is still with NASA and has spent nearly all of his time since Febraary in Houston working the COLUMBIA incident investigation and return to flight issues.

While Dave has been in Houston, wife, Mary Beth, has been activated as an Air Force nurse, so they haven't been able to enjoy their nice home in Annapolis very much this past year.

As is usually the case, we get a few email changes. This month they came from Pete Andreasen's, (steff@san.rr.com)—Stephanie actually sent the note and Fred Botero (fbotero3@comcast.net). I was also asked to correct the last column to let everyone know that Pete Andreasen and Skip Anderson retired as CDR's not LCDR's.

I also received a brief note from Kathy and Ed Dempsey (edempseyl@cox.net), who are still in the San Diego region: Ed's at MITRE still with Danny Archer and doing well three years since his retirement! I'm at BAE Systems and just started a new job there as the executive assistant to the vice president of the human resources sector So, if you hear of anyone looking for work...send a resume my way! 12-16 hour days...it's my tum it seems...

Tomorrow is 7 December Once again, my father, a Pearl Harbor survivor, will be standing there with his remaining shipmates and friends remembering. God bless men like our fathers, and men Uke you and Ed. I also received a very nice note from Brian "B'Gamer" Buriingame, (brian_burlingame@ merck.com) who asked me to extend his sincere appreciation for all of the support from all Classmates following the passing of his dad.

B'Gamer stated that "words can not begin to adequately express how comforting" the Class support was in this time of sorrow." He also sent in two great photos that were taken on CAPT Jim Grant's (co@detroit.navy.mil) ship, DETROIT, proving that CO's of deep draft ships can still have fun.

CAPT Jim Grant and Tiger Ross Levin (ross@constantiink.net), got a note from our famous Class astronomer, Alan Hale, who was asking for support of his Earthrise Project. As a rather unique fundraiser— he is auctioning off a small but classic telescope (mid-'60s vintage) that he took to a Star Trek convention and got every cast member who was there to autograph it (with their understanding that it would be auctioned to raise funds for the project). If you have any interest, please email him at: ahale@swisr.org.

I also received an upbeat email from Karri KUne (karrik@earthlink.net) and her clan. She reports that all the kids are doing well (Adrian Flak, Travis Flak, and Briana Spicer) and that she has been accepted to Capella U to begin her masters program on 5 January. She is aspiring to eam a Ph.D. in leadership and operations with a focus in anthropology, philosophy, and ethics.

Here is more from her email: My goal is to switch careers in ten or so years to be a college professor in a smaU private college...perhaps USNA. In the mejmtime, I have secured a contract for IT (Information Technology) consulting and shaU continue to build a new business line for Upland Consulting, Inc. The most wonderful news is that my fiance, Loren Kannenberg, and I are planning a Febmary 2005 wedding! Oh yeah, and we're SCUBA diving this Febmary in Mexico.

Yippee! You are doing an awesome service for the Class of '80.

Our Class marathoner, Greg Mislick (gmislick99@yahoo.com) wrote me a note in between training sessions: I did make the All-Marine team, and managed to be our second man in at the marathon.

But it was a 90% humidity day, and I just died the last three miles, ending up with a 2:49—but the others died worse than I! I was hoping to break 2:40, but no way on that day. Think that's it for me—marathons just take way too much time and energy to train for—I'm too old for this game now! We are having a Monterey Chapter Army-Navy game party in the Trident Room at the Naval Postgraduate School Saturday. Scott Jasper, Matt Boensel, and Ken Neubauer are doing thefr best to revive that Alumni Chapter, which had been dormant for some time now. We're hoping to get it going again. Perhaps even Brian Wood will show up, too, who lives here locally.

In other news, one of my friends from the Virginia Beach area, Tom Belke, (belke_tom@ bah.com) sent in this brief note; Over Columbus Day weekend, our Navy chess team nanowly beat out the other three services to win the top team titie at the U.S. Armed Forces Open. I'm about halfway Shipmate, January-February 2004

tim)ugh tile Naval War College non-resident program. This year's event was hosted at HQ Marine Corps (Henderson Hall near the Pentagon). Next year, the Navy is hosting the toumament at USNA AnnapoUs and CDR Jay Gutzler (USNA prof, and chess club oftlcer rep) and I are coordinating the anangements for the event. Over the last year. Jay Chang has attended a couple of my classes while on travel from DC where he's taking the same program, John Fischer was "fishing for info" as the nuke plant he works in is being purchased. He asked that if "anyone out there knows any grads who work for Constellation Energy to give him a shout" atjohn_fischer@rge.com.

Derek Meek (derekmeek@standardcorp. com) sent in this quick update from 20th Company: I received an email from Scott Grundmeier (gmndmeiers@saic.com) who has retired from the Navy and has settied down with his wife, Maggie, in Crofton, MD. They moved into thefr new home over the Thanksgiving weekend after 16 months Uving out of suitcases in "mother-in-law" suites. They're excited that, once again, they can both fit in the kitchen at the same time.

Their kids are all weU. The oldest, Gwen, is a grad student at the University of Virginia; TVa Calisch '00 is flying S-3's and will be going to sea with JOHN C. STENNIS in May;

Christy is finishing her undergraduate work at Old Dominion University; and Roger Calisch '07 is enjoying the life of ease as a Plebe during a year the football team is exceUing. "Carry On, Roger" The yoimgest, Mike, is a junior at St. Mary's HS in Annapolis.

Maggie keeps busy working retail at local mUitary exchanges and, in her spare time, serves as a tour guide at the Academy. Scott is program manager in the information security shop of Science Applications Intemational Corporation (SAIC).

Scott met up with Frank Hughes at the Central Michigan football game. Scott, Frank, Mike Glynn, and Rick Press have started plans for a 20th Company reunion to be held in Philadelphia at next year's Army-Navy Game.

As Scott has connections in the footbaU office and ticket sales, he has volunteered to take the lead in this endeavor Anyone interested in joining this group should contact Scott.

Our own Larry Smith (stram@3string.com) just got word that he wiU be going over to fraq to support Army Aviation. He will be investigating recent accidents and see what can be done to make U.S. Army helicopters more robust for wartime operations. He leaves this Sunday for Fort Bliss for indoc, then off to OIF sandbox following Friday. He reports that..."Kind of ironic how my first sea duty after graduation was as Army civilian on JSHIP interoperability exercise. And now first visit to war zone as Army civilian, too. Always thought I wanted to be an aerospace engineer to live life of leisure.

This Army life has plenty of room for leadership in action."

Tom Ryan, (tryan80@sbcglobal.net) sent in this note as part of his update on 36th Company: I had lunch yesterday with Rex Alexander.

Rex and I were together in VP-50. He lives and works in Louisville, KY, which is about two hoursfromIndy. Rex is vice president and general manager for Bemard Haldane Associates.

He and Lindy have been married since I've

Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

known tiiem (more than 20 years) and have two boys. The oldest is 16.

From Tom Deppe (tdeppe@comcast.net): I'm the deacon at St. Paul's Episcopal Mobile, a large, blessed, traditional Episcopal church. Deb is working full time with troubled youth. Beginning to come up for air after this latest move to Mobile. Morgan (18) the oldest ended up at Trinity U. in San Antonio. Kit (15) and Allison (13) are swimming with the local powerhouse and going to St. Paul's Episcopal.

From Tony Verducci, this update from Virginia: I'm tmly enjoying my second career, a retum to tiie Navy after a wonderful 20 in tiie Corps.

I'm practicing labor and employment law in the Navy General Counsel's Office in Washington, DC. I work with great and talented attorneys in a challenging environment that is shaped by the issues we read about every day (BRAC, privatization, etc.). Of course, work is just a means to finance educational and recreational expenses! Peggy begins her eighth year as an assistant coach for our local United States Swim team. She's at practice with our girls at 4:30 each moming and is head coach of their high school team as well. They have five children; Kara, a senior at Bishop freton High in Alexandria, VA, who is wrapped up in college shopping; Meghan, a freshman at Ireton; Matthew, a seventh grader and; Ryan, our kindergarten kid.

Amazingly enough—for those of us who are less prolific, Dan Hinz is also the father of five.

Dan and Cynthia's newest is a boy, John Nolan, bom in September Here were his comments about the brood: Brendan (14) is in Bellarmine CoUege Prep a Jesuit High School; Meredith (10) is playing "comp" soccer; Cecelia is enjoying kindergarten; Fallon is our first "Terrible 2" all the others were "terrible 3s" That, combined with the newborn makes for a crazy day for Cynthia.

Mike Whiting reported in from North Carolina: Just bought a house in Clayton, NC, just south of Raleigh. I have been with MCI for almost three years. There have been some difficult times but business remains strong and work is both rewarding and interesting. I have custody of my 8-year old son and he is playing his first year offlagfootball. I am the defensive coach for the team and we are 4-0-1 so far this year.

Barb and Pete Fyles will be in Key West until his PRD in October '04. "I'll probably retire at that point but if I can go back to USNA for another teaching tour I may do that and then call it a day. Fyles teaching...scary isn't it."

Tom also got a note from Charlie Nichols who wrote; Christa and I are looking forward to going back to Annapolis and seeing everyone again.

We really had a good time at the 20th. Time marches on so fast the older we get. I have been pretty busy with the four kids. They are all into some type of sport. My son, Eric (12) plays baseball and football, my daughter, Allison (10) plays soccer, my step-daughter, Ashley (13) plays soccer, and ray step-son Ethan, (10) also plays soccer. Christa and I both spend many nights a week on the ball field.

In my last column I erroneously wrote that I didn't have a Company Rep for Third Company— "Vo Excuses Sir!" The distinguished CAPT Mark Guadagnini (guadagninimd@cvwl7.navy.mil)

is and has been the rep for approximately 15 years! My error and great thanks to Guad. He is a cornerstone to our reporting! Thanks!

My favorite doc wrote in from Mississippi with a brief but welcome update. Pam Svendsen Wacek (DrPamFP@cableone.net) sent me these thoughts: I actually just got back from the AAFP Conference in NO today. It's a whirlwind four days of lectures, exhibits, etc. The timing couldn't have been better for me, tiiough. I am (finally) opening my very own practice as of 1 November I'm just thrilled at the opportunity to do this. Maybe I'll be eating my words in a year, but I doubt it. It's so freeing to be able to make my own decisions about my office and the services I want to provide to my patients.

We are all well here in Gulfport. Elena is in her second year at MSU. She's an accounting major Must get that talent from her dad!

Andrew is in his junior year of high school.

Mike is still doing financial planning with Smith Bamey, building up quite a nice client base. He's glad that the market has calmed down a bit. I saw in Shipmate that you sent Allie off to college. It's quite a slap in the face, huh? I promise it gets better the second year.

As many of you know, we have had a bunch of Classmates serving in many different ways throughout this Global War on Terror. Col Harley Skidmore is now on his way back.

Here is his brief note of thanks for the support he received: To all of the wonderful people who have sustained me for these last seven months with thefr prayers, care packages, and endless emails 1 wanted to let you all know that my replacement arrived here today. There is no possible way to thank each of you properly for aU the generosity of your hearts and souls that you so wilUngly shared with me and the Marines here. Please never underestimate the importance to those deployed around the globe fighting this War on Terror, what your sacrifices in terms oftimeand emotional energy mean to those out there. It's what helps us get through so many difficult days and constantly reminds of why wefightfor freedom. I can tell you that after 23 years of service and travel throughout the mean places of the world, that there is no other nation like ours when it comes to a wilUngness to sacrifice Ufe and treasure to better the lot of others. I stand in awe of your friendship.

There is certainly no way that I can add much to what he has already said. This is a time that I am proud to be in uniform and a part of the greatest group of people in the world—the American military. I hope this finds each of you healthy, happy, and wiser today than yesterday.

During this holiday season, take a few minutes to rekindle a friendship, call a Classmate, heal an old wound, and take care of a shipmate's family. As Always, Beat Army—Joe

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Pres; Jim Ahlgrimm 1948 Friendship PL, Falls Church, VA 22043-1542 h; 703-848-0793; e; jim@ahlgrimm.net Sec'y; 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.com/classes/1981 Classwide messages; usnal981 Šyahoogroups.com Tradition!

It's part of a culture. It's a rock on which we build civilization. It gives us a past on which to reflect and a future to which we look forward.

Tradition.

The ranning of the bulls.. .The Queen opening Parliament.. .The groundhog seeing his shadow... Camivale... The Masters...New Year's in Times Square...Bar Mitvahs...Going over the river and through the woods to grandmother's house for Thanksgiving...Army-Navy...The December Shipmate issue bad humor column...

The December Shipmate issue.

Tradition.

You're right. There wasn't one...a column or an issue. Ergo, fradition fell by the wayside.

Nothing funny to read. Nothing to read at all.

And now, since January-February is already (fraditionally?) a double issue, I have three months of stuff to put out and, therefore, no room for humor So, I'm making a command decision. WTiat I had planned for December will have to wait, at least until March. I know, I know. It's upsetting. Here, have a tissue.

For now, though, the news, which I'll preface by saying is a lot. I'll also repreface by adding that folks sent lots of pictures, too, but I couldn't use some of them as no Alum was in the photo. Still others had dpi problems (i.e., not dense enough). So, if you sent one and don't see it, try, try again. One final note, I'm going to put dates by each entry so you can get a feel for how fresh or stale they are. Let me know if it's helpful or obnoxious.

And, with that....

From Perry Ttiey (ptuey@san.rr.com) (14 November'03): Just tiiought I'd send a photo (too low of a resolution) of CAPT Kevin Nonaka and me.

Kevin made it (captain) last year. I got promoted on 1 October '03. This shot is my house in San Diego. I was having a wetting down part of sorts. I wouldn't have wom my uniform, but they made me. Perry Tuey promoted me to captain. Stranger things have happened. I wear the uniform, but my wife wears the rank. She loves going onto MCAS Miramar to make the Marines at the gate salute her and parking up front at the commissary. She's waited a lot of years for that and she deserves it.

From John Snevely (h: 703-318-0753, we: snevelyj@saic.com, he: jsnevely@ 1981.usna .com) (26 November '03): I am obviously not your best correspondent ("long time; first time" as they say on sports radio). But enough has happened in 2003 that I thought I would write. Biggest news is that I married the former Ms. Elsa Villegas; we had our formal church wedding in July in Cuemavaca Mexico at the Hacienda de Cortez.

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She is a former diplomat for her country and we spent two years criss-crossing between DC and Miami where she was deputy consul for Mexico. We bought a house in Oak Hill and recentiy discovered we will be having a little nino (nina?) next June! I have attached a photo from the wedding with my three sons as groomsmen and Elsa's two sisters as bridesmaids (I am the one without hair). My oldest son, John, is a junior at Virginia Wesleyan in Virginia Beach where he is playing lacrosse and sometimes actually studying. Joe is a sophomore at Clark University in Worcester, IVLA, where he is the goalie on the lacrosse team, but also studying economics. And Kevin is a junior at Oakton HS here in Vienna, where he catches on the baseball team and hopes to go to USNA someday. Well, I guess I can update you again in another 22 years.

Elsa and John's wedding From the Navy: Classmates headed to 0-6 Major Command include Pete Gumataotao, CDS 31, Bruce Curry, MONTEREY, Steve Hampton, NORMANDY, Gerry Hueber, CDS 18 at least until he changes it again, Todd MaUoy, NavSta Newport, Buz Sorce, COWPENS, Jim Shannon, Mike Mara, Mark Donahue, Eric Lindenbaum, Note: This is probably just a partial. If any has more info, send it.

From Jeff Edgar (jeffry.edgar@verizon.net) (22 November '03): Like everyone else "I have been meaning to pick up pen/mouse and drop you a Une..." so finally I am. I retired 25 June 2003 after 22 years of active duty. Attached are a couple photos. The first is myself and my 10-year old daughter, Jessica, going through the sideboys.

The second (too low of a resolution) is Neil Hogg, who was my master of ceremonies, and the third (too low of resolution) is me requesting permission to go ashore from my guest speaker, CAPT Mike Rogers, USN. My sideboys from '81 included Jim Tanner, Tom Moore, and Steve Richter, The other photo (I know, seriously belated) isfromthe 20th at the tailgater From left torightit is Eric Stagliano, Ted Wirginis, Dan McElroy, Tom Moore, Chuck Chandonnet, and me. Eric we just happened to see in the stand after not seeing him since graduation. Ted works for the NSC in NorfoDc. Dan was looking to get a job with Delta. Tom is an EDO captain and the head of the conventional carriers section at NavSea. Chuck is in the Gulf and is a Reserve 0-6 on permanent active duty. My apologies to any of those guys for messing up bio info, but if they want it right, they need to write their own dam letters.

It was a great career for me. I started out as a SWO, but ended up as a cryptologist along with Kirk Harness, Mike Carucci, and Dave Krev. Kirk is still in and an 0-6, I started out on a minesweeper in LITTLE CREEK, then

moved on to other surface assignments as the I6"/50 battery officer on battleship IOWA

(BB-61) from '85-'86 Osefore tiie accident). I became a Tomahawk and Harpoon employment insttiictor to PCO's. I then headed to my ffrst cryptologic assignment in Rota, Spain. Dave Krev was tiiere. Had a great tiiree years tiiere and met lots of super people. Made me reaUze getting into that community was a smart move.

I moved on to Carrier Group Four (also known as ComGolfGm Foitf), where I served with Mr. Noo Yawkah, Bob BeUitto, and Stu Forsythe.

Afterwards I went to Tactical Training Group Atiantic for three years. Then came my best assignment. Naval Special Warfare Command.

The SpecOps guys know how to do things right.

We were, to use that trite phrase, "empowered."

Of course Uving in Coronado didn't suck either.

Off to the War College in Newport after that, and then on to my final assignment as Surface EW Sponsor for N76. Since retiring, I have been working at a company named SenSyTech, Inc. We build mostly defense-related systems, included ESM, ASW, Imaging and Comms systems. It's been a blast, and is a good place to work, ff any Classmates are in the area, or coming through town, feel free to give me a yeU. My number is 703-717-0547, w: 703-541-1557, and c: 571-332-7638. I am keeping my fax number a secret to minimize some of the caUs. My address is 6834 Deer Run Dr., Alexandria, VA 22306.

Jeff and daughter, Jessica

21st Company at the 20th From Mark Adamshick (we: madamshi@ umd.edu, he: madamshick@comcast.net) (13 September '03): I just finished my second command tour (CO of tiie F/A-18 E/F "Super Homet" RAG at NAS Lemoore, CA, VFA-122) and am now a Ph.D. candidate at tiie University of Maryland. I was picked last year as a Permanent Military Professor (PMP) and will join the Leadership, Ethics, and Law Department at USNA when I graduate in '07. Have moved to Sevema Park with my wife and three kids and am loving life (no surprise). Local address is 61 St. Andrews Rd., Sevema Park, MD 21146, h: 410-987-4980.

From Nelson Moe (marr@usna.edu) (22 September '03): There has been a "Wild" Bill Marr sighting during the Eastem Michigan game. Bill Marr, of Wayne, NE, origin, has finally finished his Doctorate at Monterey and the Navy has decided in its infinite wisdom to send Bill to the Boat School as a PMP Based on Bill's USNA antics, I think the actual acronym is Permanent Institutional Military Professor With him at the game to celebrate his retum was fellow 24th Companymates Henry Aszklar, Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

Jeff Freeman, me, and Mike Dzieciolowski.

Otiier '81ers sighted were Bubba Turman, Chuck Coughlin, Jim Rodrock, and Ed 'Hicholski, Bill and Elizabeth can be reached at USNA, Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering Department, 590 HoUoway Rd., Annapolis, MD 21402 (Rickover 234), w; 410293-6425, f: 410-293-2219.

From Brigitte and Kirk Harness (actually Brigitte) (outbackmana03@yahoo.com) (24 October '03): Kirk and I have been married now for nearly six years. We have two chUdren, Helena, (5), and David, (2). Kirk has twins from his first marriage, Kirsten and Kathryn, who are 15 and growing more beautiful and accomplished each year, Kfrk and I met while he was the XO at NSGA Pensacola. I was living in Melboume, AustraUa, working for Oracle and, somehow, through the magic of cyberspace, we met. We got manied in Pensacola and moved six months later to Hawaii where Helena was bom. She came into the world as a micro-preemie at only 23 weeks and weighing one pound! The next four months were very difficult for us. Kirk and I were at Helena's bedside every day keeping a vigil. Through some miracle and after many medical complications and setbacks, she came home on 21 Febmary '99 and is thriving. Although our Hawaiian tour had a rough start, the rest of it was paradise!

We Uved at McGrew Point Navy Quarters and our house was right on the water with an outstanding view of Pearl Harbor, Ford Island and the mountains. Two and a half years later. Kirk received orders to Alice Springs, Australia. In Febmary 2001, we made the frek over the Pacific to the center of nowhere! I felt Kirk had taken me from Heaven to Hades! More about that later From BiU McGuiness (william.mcguinness@ ngc.com) (21 October '03): Thought you might Uke some photos from die USNA-USAFA game at FedEx Field.

Chuck Coughlin is vice president of engineering services for a small 8A firm called Sayers & Associates in Bowie, MD. They specialize in providing aU kinds of engineering services to DoD and DoE. The photos are from the company sky box where we got to watch Navy beat the heU out of Air Force. A great time was had by aU. Bubba T\irman is with DP Associates, a defense consulting firm working BMDO projects. Otto Stutz is with Titan Intemational supporting PMA-259 and N78. Buddy Garland '84 was one of Chuck and my Plebes is 28th Company and is with DoE. I'm still with Northmp Gmmman hawking advanced weapons, w: 410-765-6251, c: 410-292-7808, f; 410-981-2098.

Bubba and Otto in a tender moment

Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

Caitlyn McGuinness, Otto, Chuck, Mac, Buddy Garland, and Connor McGuinness

Mr. and Mrs, Bubba and Baby Bubba enjoying the game From Bob Kennington (24 October '03): Class meeting (conference call) notes; Attendees included Jim Ahlgrimm, Randy Lovdahl, Cecil Davis, Tim Disher, Mike Mahre, Nelson Moe, Ed Tucholski, Jerry Carson, Dave Phillips, and Doug? Jim said that communications including events, special notices and messages were very useful. Bob noted a new feature at usna.com/whatsnew/2003/ticketexchange/ticketexchange.htm.

Bob noted that the usnal981 Yahoo group was a good email Ust for broadcast to the Class.

Over 600 visits to the Class web site since May. Frequency of message posting has increased. Mike gave a treasurer's report, $32,108 in funds. Last major purchase was a new tailgate tent. Jerry talked about the Bob Dolan memorial citizenship award and proposed an endowment for the award which, in the past, has been given to a student at the school where Bob's kids go/went and where Bob was active. Jim will send out options to Class officers. Jim said that $310,000 in Class pledges have been made and that he has sent a personal note of thanks to pledgers of $1,000 or more and a general note to Classmates who donated well.

From Doug Ross (rossfinl@yahoo.com) (28 October '03): Had to find an acceptable picture that shows off my gfrUsh figure! My wife, Hayley, oldest, Amanda, and youngest, Alexandra, vacationed in the British Isles last summer. Amanda was taking classes at Cambridge. I was a volunteer digger on Hadrian's WaU and Hayley and Alex visited Sue and Ted Carter. Ted is XO of NAS Keflavik,

The Ross Family—Serve at room temperature

From Russ Grocki (and the Alumni Association) (28 November '03): I am soiTy to report that Rich Franza passed away over this past week, the 21st, I think. It was very sudden. Apparently, he had the same type of heart condition as John Ritter (of Three's Company) and only had a few days between the time he was taken to the hospital for chest pains and when he died. Rich and Jan had two daughters, Emily and Bethany, whose ages are about 10 and 8, respectively. The address is 13602 Kincaid PI., Chantilly, VA 20151. Thefr home phone is 703-631-9616. I visited him in July and he looked to be in good health. It is hard to believe he is gone.

The official notice: Richard Charles Franza, 44, of Chantilly, VA, formeriy of Albany, NY, died on Wednesday, 19 November 2003. Mr. Franza was a 1981 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. He is survived by his wife, Jan Franza, his daughters, Emily and Bethany Franza, all of Chantilly; his mother, Eleanor Franza of Chfton Park, NY; his sisters, Suzanne Gauvreau of Watervliet, NY, and Debbie Jones of South Glens Falls, NY, He was predeceased by his father, Charles Franza. A memorial service (was) held on Friday, 21 November 2003. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to MakeA-Wish Foundation, 10920 Connecticut Ave., Suite 1600, Kensington, MD 20895.

I've used up my word allotment (4,000/column, pix count 150 each) so the other dozen or so emails and letters will have to wait until March. I beg your patience. Also, please note the change in my contact info. Deb and I have given up the three-acre life style for a 50' x 100' slice of downtown Purcellville. About the same space inside the house, but a much bigger office in the basement from which to send these electrons of wisdom(?). Later, —Chic

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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 CarroH 40813 Meadow Dr, Leonardtown, MD 20650 h; 301-475-7220; e; wardncarrie@aol.com web site; www.usna.com/classes/1982 It has certainly been a long time since we took the time to catch up with each other, hasn't it, Classmates? I don't know about you, but I've missed each and every one of you—especially you who are reading this column right now. (You know, that reminds me: The other day at the Army-Navy game, I told a Firstie that I wished I were in his shoes. From the first time I heard an admiral throw that sentiment out to the Brigade, I swore I'd never do the same—but there you go.

I said it, and there's no taking it back.)

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'82:1 to r: Sam West '32, John Hatcher, Pat Connally '75, Tom Donaldson '75, Al Kelln '52, Bob Byron '85, Kendall MiUer, George Yarborough, John O'Dwyer '65, Scott Steadley '85, Hugh Smith '60, Robert Bmce '74; not picnired, CharUe Edson '55.

And speaking of Army-Navy, how 'bout that pass on a year in review statement to all of us. football team? Commander-in-Chief's Trophy in (You know: "Things were good, but let's make the Rotunda? Are you kidding me? Traly a sign next year even better, etc.—the sort of pep talk we swore as younger people we'd never give, sort of the renaissance is upon us. Next thing you know MTV will be ranning Pat Benatar videos intro- like telling a Firstie you wished you were in his or duced by VJ Martha Quinn. (My sons don't her shoes.) Look for it in next month's column. believe that MTV once actually ran videos, and Matt Sharpe sent me a great shot of him and they're definitely bored with my story about the a few dozen of his best friends aboard the Big first time I watched the network—first semester, "E," along with this note: I wanted to share the attached photo with you. my First Class year over at my sponsor's house.

Ken Perry and Bob Kapcio are embarked witii I remember marveling at videos by The Who tiie CCDG-12 staff. Ken is tiie N6 and Bob is and Yes and...well, you remember.) about to reUeve tiie N3. Mike Smack was here Homecoming 21 years after graduation is not as part of the Second Fleet staff, teaching coma milestone that most spend time and money to mand and conttol. When he is not on active duty, be part of, and that fact showed at this year's '82 Mike designs cell phone networks. Kelly tailgater. But those who did make it had a great Baragar is oitf afr boss, and I am reactor officer time (and delicious Italian sausage prepared by We carmot remember our jobs, so we stencU them on our jerseys. We missed one '82 Alum, the Mids from First Company). Among the Chuck Tamblyn. Chuck was off to Qatar tiie handful of ever-older folks stopping by was day we took the photo. He is witii Ken and Bob Chris Paul, Matt Cissel, Matt Maury, Brian on tiie CCDC-12 staff.

Grady, and, of course. Goat One, Dan Proulx, Please keep the men and women of the who I must tell you has just completed an amazENTERPRISE Sfrike Group in your thoughts ing renovation of his property in West and prayers.

Annapolis. Also there was John Foley, who has Linda "Postie" Postenrieder sent the started a career as a motivational speaker drawing on his experiences as a Blue Angel. And following dispatch from the West Coast: Having discovered artistic talent, "Postie" speaking of Goat One: I was over at his Melvin has taken the step towards a career in art and Street estate yesterday during a provisioning opened an art gallery with her partner. The excursion beyond the borders of southern gallery, Pelican Art (http://pelicanart.com) is in Maryland where we don't have Best Buys and the heart of California wine counfry. If you find Lax Worlds, and Dan mentioned that he wanted to yourself in Northem Califomia, please stop by the gallery and take in the local artists' work.

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John Jurceka sent this along: Just wanted to drop a line regarding Tom Logue and I. (We were roommates in Third Company.)

On 26 October, Tom and I botii ran the Marine Corps Maratiion in Washington DC. For both of us, this was our second marathon. It was 61 degrees and 90% humidity at the start, so we decided to take it easy, optimisticaUy hoping to finish in under four hours. My wife, Rina, and daughter, Nicole, were among tiie 100,000 or so spectators and were able to see us at five points during the race. It took Tom and I aboutfiveminutes to get totiiestart Une and we spUt up at tiie 10-mile point. Tomfinishedin four hours and 38 minutes—about two and a half minutes in front of me. I don't know about Tom, but I was too happy to have actually finished to be disappointed with my time.

Highlights for me included mnning up the hill behind the Capitol (a Marine was barking, "See the hill, take the hill," over and over again), looking for and seeing Rina and Nicole, and mnning a gauntiet of thousands of cheering spectators at the end of the race. The low point was the 14th Sfreet Bridge (at the 21-nule point). It seemed to take forever to cross.

Seeing the Iwo Jima Memorial as I ran up the last hiU at the 26-mile point and tiien finishing the race was a very emotional experience for rae. I sfrongly recommend the race to anyone who mns marathons.

Next on my marathon schedule is the Vermont City Marathon, which wiU be held on Memorial Day in 2004. If any other '82'ers would like to run it, the web site is www.vcm.org. It would be great to see some Classmates there.

Finally, Kendall MUler sent a photo along from an Army-Navy get-together on the Gulf Coast. As you can see, the bond of Navy grads transcends the ages.

Well, as you can also see from the cover of this issue, it's a double issue, so that means you have plenty of time to send me smff before the next one. Looking forward to catching up with you again real soon, especially you who are reading this column right now. I always like you best back at school. You weren't one of those rales zealots or a mega-geek, and you were always the first to reach for your wallet at the 'Vous. Thanks for that.—Ward

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Pres; CDR James H. Flatley IV, USN PSC477 Box 296, FPO AF 96306-1299 h; 011-81-3117-64-6408 w; VF-154 Unit 25431, FPO AP 96601-6123 he; fivefam@ata.attmil.nejp we; f4jflatl@cvw5.navy.mil Sec'y; Angela Roth h; 316-683-8039; e: chrisangelaroth@juno.com web site: www.usna83.com WUlie McCool said from space on 30 January 2003: From our orbital vantage point, we observe an earth without borders, full of peace, beauty, and magnificence. And we pray that humanity as a whole can imagine a borderless world as we see it and sfrive to live as one in peace.

I can think of no better way to start the New Year than with that thought from a truly Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

wonderful Classmate. Seeing everyone at our 20th was one of the most amazing times I have had. Okay, I don't get out much, but seeing everyone made me think very little time had passed. Hearing what everyone was up to made me tiiink eons had gone by. Those of us still on active duty, congratulations and thanks to you and your families for the daily sacrifice. To those of us in civieland, thanks for bringing integrity and honor to your work place. The foundation we had as Midshipmen has served our country and us well. Many of us are looking forward to our next big reunion and hope even more of us can join in the camaraderie.

The first picture for this article will be of my illustrious predecessor and me. Rich wouldn't let me keep his cover from his tour of duty on CONSTITUTION, but I did get to keep the quill. I want to thank him again for keeping us all in touch over the past five years. I also want to let you all know that once all the copy rans out from our reunion that if you forget to keep sending me stuff, I will be very creative and could make some good sea stories up. Fair warning.

Leanna and Luke McCoUum, Brad Murphy, and I were the only Classmates I saw that were in Shanghai together 20 years ago. Brad just retumed from being the assistant Naval Attache in Beijing. Since he and I were only able to speak for a short time, I hope he will let us know how things have changed in China since our first foray into that culture. People were still wearing Mao suits when we were students at ECNU. I am sure many of us would enjoy hearing how other Classmates view other cultures as well.

Whether you were stationed in or just visiting another country, please send us a blurb. We can fravel vicariously through each other

Some great moments to share: From George Palmgren '64, This picture was taken onboard BRADLEY (FFG-49) during a reception held in Rio de Janeiro 6 November during a port visit as part of operation UNITAS. She was in port with STUMP (DD-978). Both COs are Academy grads.

Left to right: George Palmgren '64, Tom Snyder (CO STUMP), Mike Strano '84 (CO BRADLEY), Eric Westberg '64. Beat Army' Twenty-eighth Company attended in great numbers. Gordon MoUer said we got first prize for the highest percentage in attendance. Our prize was the picture of all of us at the tailgater Here's a picture of Coach Dave SmaUey '57.

He has helped many Midshipmen through the years. Whether as a coach, a father figure or an AC board supporter, his calm, thoughtful, and usually humorous advice is a reason many made it to graduation.

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From Jeff Currer: I had the great honor to serve in the Red Sea with several Classmates and close friends during Operation Iraqi Freedom while in Command of PrrrsBURGH. Jim Kuzma, Mike Poirier, Ed Takesuye, and I were constant "Wolf Pack 1" chat room partners during the Shock and Awe Operations. Here is a photo of Ed, Mike, and I after our award ceremony last September up in Groton, CT. Mike and I are now in the DC area with our families and Jim Kuzma is holding the fort in Norfolk at ComSubLant. The Class of '83 20 year reunion was a great success from my perspective. I saw quite a few Classmates that I hadn't seen in 20 years. ...And Navy won the game completing a great day.

A note from Mike Shippee: Happy Holidays to all and just in case you were thinking of sending the Shippees a holiday message, you will need the new street: Shippee, 3770 Edwards Dr, King George, VA 22485:540-663-3103.

The brother of one of our Classmates who unwillingly left us after the first semester wrote of his brother's full, though very shortened life.

Check an upcoming "Last Call" for Joseph Jacob "Yussie" Epstein.

On a very inspiring note, Charles Maraoui, cousin to Andre Maraoui, wrote to let all of us know how much Andre's extended family thought of him.

As a civilian who had feared for his well being in times of war, I cannot comprehend and accept that he passed away so tragically and so unexpectedly. I am sure that all of his Classmates agree he was a tme friend and companion. I can say that among all of us cousins he was the one who reaUy had a heart of gold.

He was more like a brother than a cousin to me, and I pray God to welcome him, as he tmly deserves, in his heavenly kingdom, and to give us and especiaUy his wife, Laura, his children, Blake and Natalie, the sfrength to keep on living the decent and honest life he always lived.

We hope see Andre's obituary soon. The most current information is on our web site.

Many of the pictures from our reunion will be available on our web site. We'll try to save the column more for stories with a few pictures.

Pictures will show up much better on the web site. Thanks again to Jim Wood for doing such a great job! Please get in touch and let us know what's going on in your world, today!

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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 (MaUoy) Halverson 562 Leaver Rd., Fort Sill, OK 73503 h; 580-351-6974; e: dkhalverso@aol.com web site; www.usna84.com Happy New Year! Hopefully all of you enjoyed a happy and safe holiday season wherever the holidays found you. How about that Army-Navy game! Nothing is better than watching a bunch of obnoxious Woops eating crow on the day after Hee Hee! On to the news!

Unless you've been living in a cave (or a hollowed out hole in the ground like our old buddy Saddam), you should by now be aware that our 20th Reunion will be celebrated during Homecoming on 28-31 October 2004. Our 133

intrepid Class Vice President Mike CoUins is taking the lead in coordinating reunion planning for us all.

Mike could use some help on various committees, specifically to look at reunion merchandise, a memorial service for lost Classmates, reunion cocktail reception, and perhaps securing tee-times for homecoming golf etc. Mike is open to suggestions and can be reached at h: 410-626-8876; o: 410-865-1178; home e: Libertyl@erols.com; work e: mcoUinsl@mdot.state.md.us. Anyone who can lend a hand, especially those of you living in the Annapolis area, your help would be greatly appreciated. Jim WUhelm has reserved blocks of rooms at the Sheraton Barcelo Hotel Annapolis (formerly Wyndham Garden) at 173 Jennifer Road, Annapolis (410-266-3131; shelley.thompson@starwoodhotels.com or www.sheraton.com) and The O'Callahan Hotel at 174 West Sfreet, Annapolis (410-263-7700; reservations@ocallaghanhotels-us.com or www.ocallaghanhotels-us.com). Additionally, the following URL lists hotels, motels, and BandBs, in the Annapolis area, with telephone numbers and mailing addresses (www.capitalonline.com/lw_hotels.html). The Class is securing a new tailgate site called the Class Ring North, which is a tented area inside NavyMarine Corps Stadium. More information will be out as soon as possible. For more timely updates on reunion information, please check out the Class web site.

I received a phone call from Kasey (Cregge) and George Carradini (918-250-1205 or George_Carradini@ml.com or KCarradini@ hotmail.com) back in October. George and Kasey and their three children Stephen (15), Joseph (13) and John (10) are living in Tulsa, OK or, as they say out here, 'just up the road a piece." George works at Merrill Lynch as the assistant vice president, financial adviser. He is also a certified financial planner (R) practitioner Kasey is an "accounting Goddess" at a ttactor company—quite a different world from her New Jersey roots! Kasey and George will be celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary on 25 May. Can anyone top that? They'd love to hear from any Classmates in the area or anyone who would just like to catch up.

Bill Campbell Bill Campbell (bill_campbell@ symantec.com) wrote with news from Dallas where he moved just over a year ago. Bill began working for Symantec at the beginning of the summer. He reports that he and his family really enjoy living in Texas, an improvement over New England weather. Bill's new job involves a lot of traveling, both domestic and international. Bill 134

ran into Frank Crespo last spring at a Boy Scout event. Frank lives in Piano, TX. He also had breakfast with Mark Storto (markstorto@ aol.com) while on a business trip to Chicago.

Mark organizes a monthly networking breakfast for service academy grads and has been running his own cost recovery business for a few years now. Thanks for \vritin<:. Bill'

USNA grads on BRADLEY George Palmgren '64 sent along this picture which was taken onboard BRADLEY during a reception held in Rio de Janeiro on 6 November, 2003 during a port visit as part of UNITAS. BRADLEY visited port with STUMP and the COs of both ships are grads. Pictured left to right are: George Palmgren, Tom Snyder '83 (CO STUMP), Mike Strano (CO BRADLEY), and Eric Westberg '64.

T.D. Smyers wrote with news of his life since graduation. T.D. went NFO out of the Academy and did tours at VP-5 (with Scott Porter, John Preski, John Johnson, Andy Ponsiego and Don Griffin) and VP-30 before becoming a Full Time Support Reservist (formerly known as "TAR") in 1992. T.D. recentiy did a tour in New Orleans, at Naval Air Reserve Force, with Jack Reape before Jack headed over to Belle Chasse to command VR-54. Last July, T.D. took command of VP-62, a Reserve P-3 squadron located in Jacksonville, FL. Other '84ers that he's ran into recently include Chuck HolUngsworth (currentiy the XO of VP-16, located right next door in the same hangar), Mike Moran (had just finished a command tour at VT-10 and was en route to NavAir), and Mike Groody (CTF57/72 Ops in Japan). T.D. and wife, Debra have three daughters. Jen is a freshman at American University in D . C , Lindsay is a high school freshman, and Sara Rose is in third grade. The Smyers family lives in Orange Park, FL, but will be joining daughter Jen in DC this summer when T.D. starts ICAF at Ft. McNair T.D. posted a picture on the Class web site picturing his daughters along with his mother Rosemary at his Change of Command ceremony last July.

Thanks for writing, T.D.!

Kevin Monahan passed along an email from Tom Moore who ran into Bill Stephens in Miami back in November (can this be more convoluted?). Bill lives in Pensacola enjoying life to the fullest and reported attending Chris AcquiUno's Change of Command where he also saw John King. John is the head supply officer for TRUMAN. After his COC, Chris was temporarily stashed at the Pentagon awaiting his Deputy Carrier Air Group Commander tour.

Mookie Wilson (mmwilson@pasco.kl2.fl.us) decided it was time to check in with us as he

takes off his Active Duty hat and moves on to the retiree worid. As a prior Napster, Mookie has the good fortune of getting to retire ahead of most of us. Mookie spent more than 15 years in San Diego flying LAMPS helicopters, had a tour in Atsugi with the World Famous Warlords of HSL-51, and one East Coast tour in Newport at the War College. His final tours were in New Orleans in recruiting and NAS JRB New Orleans. Notice how Mookie expertly avoided a tour in DC. Mookie and family Bonnie, Danielle, Kristin, Breanna, Tchouiptoulas, Praline, and Poydras have settied into retired life in Dade City, Florida about 35 miles north of Tampa. Mookie has launched his second career as the senior NJROTC instractor at Pasco High School. Mookie is enjoying "Football, fishing, great weather, and more fishing—the Tampa (Central Florida) area is great!" Mookie would like to hear from/visit with those Classmates at MacDill or who are in the local area.

Finally, Steve Young sent along news that Pat Rabun (currently CO of VALLEY FORGE) had his

house desfroyed by the San Diego wildfires which occurred last fall. Pat's family had just minutes to get out of the home and lost everything. Thankfully, his wife Jane, and their two young daughters escaped without injury. Any Classmates who would like to help the Rabun family can contact Rose Martin, 1875 Camay Terrace, Chula Vista, CA 91913.

That's all for this month. 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 McDonneU 88 Bowyer Rd., Annapolis, MD 21402 w; 443-995-2467; h: 410-626-0347 he: david_555@comcast.net A message from the Class President Class of '85: This is our start to get the details out about oiu- upcoming 20th Reunion in 2005. We were successful in getting a room block and banquet facility at the downtown Annapolis Marriott for the weekend of 30 September-2 October 2005 (versus Kent State). We also have a block of rooms at the Historic Inns of Annapolis to provide for additional rooms and for some variety as well. The tentative schedule follows: Thursday, 29 September: Informal meeting spot to be named for those in town early (most likely Riordan's) Friday, 30 September: Golf outing on tiie Navy course around 9 a.m,; Class meeting, Supe visit and formal parade on Friday afternoon around 2 p.m.; Class reception at the Marriott ballroom/Waterfront balcony Friday evening (cocktails and "heavy" appetizers) starting around 6 p.m.

Saturday, 1 October: Tailgate/ballgame /tailgate starting around 10 a.m.; Informal Class gathering at a local AnnapoUs Pub Saturday evening for those stiU standing Sunday, 2 October: Memorial service to honor fallen Classmates followed by a Sunday bmnch (most likely at the O'Club or Alumni Hall around 10 a.m.)

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This all is subject to change, but tiie basic weekend will fall into sometiiing along tiiese Unes witii tiie real emphasis on tiie Class reception on Friday and the tailgate party on Saturday There are some new tailgate spots up near tiie stadium tiiat we will most likely use that give us access to tiie game and to our party, everyone who goes to tiie tailgate will have to purchase areducedprice ticket. I do not want to "scare" anyone, but based on what we have seen firom otiier Classes and what we have leamed from our previous reunions, this will not be a cheap weekend. The hotels are primerealestate, the parties wiU be well planned and catered, tiie Class "goodie bag"' will contain some nice useful items with additional items available for sale, and we will be looking to raise around $20,000 for our Class fund to carry us over to the next major reunion. My goal in accepting this task was to put together a quality reunion befitting of our 20th year celebration and I, along witii the other Class officers, have set oiugoal very high and hope you will feel the same way when you join us for this great weekend.

Start saving and planning now to avoid last minute sticker shock. I invite suggestions as I always have and wiU work to make this a quality affafr and onettiattiiosewho attend wiU taUc about for a long time to come.

I plan on calling for Class elections shortly after this reunion and look for a continued sense of pride and dedication from those who may choose to mn for elected office next term.

We will implement and vote on bylaws as well to set our course as a Class into our "more senior" years as involved Alums. I hope everyone wiU consider making the 20th Reunion, especiaUy those who may not have made a Navy football game or tailgate party in the last 20 years, we have come a long way! Feel free to emaU me with comments or suggestions. We wiU extensively use our own Class web site (in flie process of being revamped) and the USNA Alumni Association web and media to get out the word and to collect money for this event in 2005. Look for more email and Shipmate updates as the time approaches as weU. The blocked rooms are going to be held until approxunately 1 August of 2005 (60 days prior), so please do not wait until the last minute and be left out. I also stress that with tight security and the new tailgate set up within the stadium grounds, no one will be able to "crash" the party as in years past, you wiU have to pay the price of admission to the stadium.

I take a moment to urge those of you who have not pledged a gift for our Class project tied to the 20th (Roger Staubach '65, Leaders to Serve the Nation Campaign) to please consider making a pledge in honor of our Class' 20th. We have pledges totaling nearly $300,000, but would love to take tiiat closer to $500,000. We will be putting out more news about this major gift and how it will be presented in the next few months, but it will be tied to tiie Reunion weekend and will be a great legacy for our Class. So if you can possibly do so, contact the Naval Academy Foundation and make a pledge today, it tmly is making a difference on the Naval Academy grounds, out at Memorial Stadium and in the Brigade. Thanks and Beat Army'. Bob Smith (16).

An update on Kurt from Bryan Caisse (8): As mentioned in a previous Shipmate article, Kurt Menke (12) was diagnosed in January of 2003 with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS).

MDS is a collection of disorders in which the bone marrow does not produce enough blood cells. Though not considered a cancer, some forms can progress to leukemia. Kurt underwent Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

chemotherapy, and after teaming that his older brother, Karl, was a match, he underwent a bone marrow fransplant in May. I recently spoke to Kurt while he was in the hospital in San Antonio, He detailed to me various side affects tiiat he has experienced. He has written about his ailments at: www.caringbridge.org /ca/kwmenke/index.htm if you have a chance to log onto tiie site, please do. It is very informative and has detailed all tiie Kurt has gone tiu-oughtiiisyear. There is also a guest book to log into. Additionally, if you would Uke to know more about MDS, I found a web site called: www.mds-foundation.org. We would like to wish tiie best of luck to Kurt and Rhonda.

The Army-Navy game was a big win for Navy and the Class of '85 was there in force. A great tailgater was held prior to the game thanks to Frank Proctor (23) and Bryan Caisse (8). See if you can recognize anyone in the below picture.

'85 Tailgater

Peter and the future Mrs. Marino Jonathan Fulton (8) and his wife, Betsy, were recently featured in the Evansville Courier & Press for homeschooling, get this, their 11 children. Wow! Tim Pedersen (13) took command of the TACAMO squadron VQ-3 out of Tinker Air Force Base.

Mark Weber (15) took command of FORT MCHENRY in August.

Chip Denman (19) took command of BARRY (DDG-52) in December Emails Wes Whitbeck (35): I recently hit 40, and to celebrate it I ftilfiUed a dream 1 had since I was 20 and was supposed to do when I hit 30, but things got in the way. So on my 40th, I cUmbed Mt. Rainierâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;all 14,410 feet to the top. Mt. Rainier is considered the toughest endurance climb in the lower 48 states.

I think I'll do something a little easier for 50.

I'm now working as a technical writer for

Northrop Grumman in Tacoma writing hardware and software user manuals for the Army and the Air Force.

Mark Colby (15): Shipmates, Classmates, and friends, I'm having an absolute blast in command, luckily for my second time. I took command of INGRAHAM (FFG-61) at sea in Seventh Fleet in August. During this deployment, ING has spent eight and a half months deployed in support of the War on Terrorism. During that time, ING has escorted OIF war supplies through the Sfraits of Malacca, tracked numerous submarines, conducted several multi-nation exercises, and eight port visits with zero incidents.

What an incredible ship, what incredible Sailors they have entmsted me with! I never thought command would be such fun. I remember as a DivO my CO's having very few laughs, many hours or hand-wringing and some very serious times. Of course that was a nuke cmiser back in the '80s, but if you can't have fun when the boss, when are you ever going to? That's been my philosophy here and it's working so far, at least for me. There are the serious events, like UnReps, etc. but I see them as fun too. MSI just doesn't cut it for fun.

Doing it for real with 12 foot swells with 20 second periods is where you find out whether or not you have the right stuff. When you find out that your Ufelong training has paid off and you are able to handle all those times, it is incredibly satisfying and fun. Golf is fun, but no where near the thrill. I flew over to Japan on 15 August expecting fully to be deployed tiirough 2 November, a full ten plus month deployment for INGRAHAM, as part of CVIN Strike Group. Got here and expected morale to be a bit low. Instead, I found everyone to be in pretty damed good spirits. I was a bit surprised, but exfremely reUeved. I wanted so much to have a positive impact and I think I have.

Anyway, about ten days into being in command, we were ordered to redeploy back to the U.S., talk about a morale booster for the crew.

I was disappointed because we lost out on Sharem, but the crew was going home and I was happy for them. We will head up to Everett, WA, our homeport. Since I got sent over to ING on such short notice, Victoria and Emily (my wife and daughter) kept the house in Coronado. I'll see them tomorrow after a month away; then I'll be off to PNW. Can't wait to set foot back in the U.S.A. tomorrow moming. Doesn't matter if it's a week or six months, coming back to this great nation always makes me swell with pride and feel great relief Flight ops, Sea and Anchor detail ("Look mom, no tugs!"), and then I'U be home, at least for a few hours. Then, it's out again underway for Everett, where I will witness 230 Sailors and their families express emotions unimaginable to most Americans. I will witness what makes this country the sfrongest in the worid. I wiU watch America's guardians and their families hugging, kissing, crying, throwing flowers, madly waiving signs in a joy

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few ever get to see firsthand, let alone experience. I know you all have. After two Med, one Northem Europe, three Persian Gulf, and one WestPac deployment retums of my own and many others I've witnessed, my heart still quickens, my head fiUs with joy, and I feel an incredible sense of pride and accomplishment.

Your friend and shipmate.

Doug Grossmann (21): I have recentiy taken command of an intelligence detachment for the Defense Intelligence Agency here in Washington, DC. I moved here and bought a house near Annapolis in Sevema Park. I finished up the Naval War College last year and before that had been on the West Coast since graduation. My wife, Kimberly, and my son, Kort (I7-months), are with me.

Great to be back and I look forward to meeting up with old friends. I have run into Ed Wbitehouse (21) my old roommate and Phil Monaco '86 both here at the National Maritime InteUigence Center (NMIC).

Kathleen Randolph (wife of Mike Randolph (17)): We moved to Annapolis. Bayridge to be exact. Rudy is still on active duty and working in Crystal City. We have four children, twin gfrls, Kaileigh and CoUeen (11), and two boys, Kane (6) and Cole (2). Our home is a few houses up from the bay and we aren't missing our last home in Gaithersburg or 1-270. If anyone is in the area we would love to catch up and our door is always open, hterally.

Bob Conway (16): I've been remiss in sending things over the years but I think a Change of Command is worthy of posting, ru be taking over HS-5 in November Brett Calkins '86 wiU be my XO. Looking forward to the 20th!

Warren Hahn '60: David Hahn (1) took command of PrrrsBURGH (SSN-720) at a recent change of command ceremony in Groton, CT. Mike Fierro: Thought you might be interested in what my wdfe, Cindy Thebaud (8), has been up to.

Cindy and her ship, DECATUR (DDG-73), are on deployment to the Arabian Gulf/North Arabian Sea as part of the PELELIU Expeditionary Strike Group, a new concept that joins traditional maritime warfare capabiUties with expeditionary warfare capabUities. They had a very dfrect fransit with brief stops in Hawaii and Singapore.

Upon arrival m the C5F AO, they have been busy doing the usual maritime interdiction and national duties common to that theater

Steve Pimpo (19): My wife, Cindy, is an '85 TCU grad so we ttaveled to Ft. Worth Texas to cheer on the Mids and homed frogs in September My parents, brother David Pimpo '86 (mom is wearing David's old no. 61 football jersey) and his wife, Margaret Ann, joined us for the game along with Cindy's parents, Susan and Jim Smith (also TCU alumni). My two older boys (Stephen and Michael) dressed and cheered for Navy, while my youngest son, Caleb, and daughters, Laura and Abigail, succumbed to the influence of their mom and grandparents to root for TCU. I think buying the giris TCU cheerleading outfits sealed the deal. Even though Navy lost, we still had a great time and enjoyed spending time with our family. TCU and Texas hospitality was first class, and we are looking forward to going back in 2005 when Navy plays TCU again in Ft. Worth.

Hopefully the outcome will be different.

Go Navy!

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Ken Adams (16): Several of us had tiie honor of attending the HS-5 change of command recentiy at NAS Jacksonville, where Bob Conway (16) took command of the Night Dippers. Nancy and Eric Isaminger, Penny and Bill Harris, Stan Benvennutti, JeffBemardi (all 16), and I were able to make it to town, and we managed to ensure tiiat Bob took command witii almost no sleep and a sfrong need to rehydrate himself

Glenn Rosen (16): I'm attaching a photo (too low in resolution) of a spontaneous mini-USNA reunion at a reception hosted onboard ROBERT G. BRADLEY during a port visit to Rio de Janeiro (November 2003) when she was returning from UNITAS. From left to right: Eric Westberg '64, Glenn Rosen '85, Tom Snyder '83, Don Wright '88, Chuck Gillum '90, Ryan Brown '96, Vic Raspa '90, Mike Sfrano '84, and George Pahngren '64.

Theresa (Salza) Kelly (1): Steve Kelly (14) is still doing well. He is the OPS for MAG-49 at Willow Grove, PA. He has been busy as some of his squadrons are involved in the curtent operations. I am XO of a NR NASKEF unit at Willow Grove and recentiy put on 0-5. I took a seven year break from the Navy to raise the kids, so actually being considered for promotion after only two years as an 0-4 was pretty cool. I only have 12 years towards retirement, so I'll be around in the Navy for quite some time. Norm Fitzpatrick (36) is tiie XO of the Naval Afr Reserve center at Willow Grove. He will be retiring in May 2004. That's about it for now.

Take care and Beat Army.

Jon Fulton (8): Jon and Betsy (sister of Bill Wright '84) Fulton were blessed by the safe arrival of twin boys on 21 September 2003. The names are Micah Justice and Gideon Honneur. The boys join sisters and brothers, Rachel, Hannah, Benjamin, Jeremiah, Josiah, Grace, Mercy, Patience, and Charity. Jon and Betsy are enjoying the life God has given them in Evansville, Indiana, where Jon works as a mechanical engineer and Betsy home schools the kids.

Seamus O'Brien cs.com) (13):

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Wish I could join everyone Saturday (ArmyNavy) but on 15 September, a 4,000 pound Volvo decided to hit rae head on when I was riding my bike here in Gig Harbor I broke my stemum, 18ribs,2 bones inrayback, had both lungs collapse and one punctured (almost met our maker), dislocated and had a compound fracture of the left shoulder requiring surgery and tore my right rotator cuff. On the bright side, I totaled the Volvo witii my body and I lost 20 pounds but the weight is coming back.

However, I am actually doing pretty well. My doctor's and nurses call me the miracle man because I was out of the hospital in ten days with no other major intemal injuries besides the lungs, which is very unusual for a head on totaling over 45mph. I just attribute it to Dr Heinz Lenz' conditioning program 22 years ago! I was in pretty good shape prior to the accident, which the doctor's attiibuted to my "luckiness." I'm not driving yet but I've got the best chauffeur in town—Hanh, my wife.

When I was first released from the hospital it was prior to my shoulder surgery (They wanted to give my lungs a chance to heal for two weeks) and I couldn't do anything—I was like an infant in all respects—my wife will attest!

After the surgery I improved rapidly. There's a probability I might need surgery on the rotator cuff (other shoulder) but won't know until an

MRI. I've worked for Northwest AfrUnes since 1998 and wiU probably be out of work until June. Having all the hoUdays off witii the family (Hanh, MicheUe (12), and West (8)) is a blessing in disguise tiiat I'U probably never get again in the afrline business unless I meet another Volvo on the sfreets! I'd be glad to hear from any shipmates via the above email address. It rarely gets boring around here with aU the activities my kids do but I'd love to hear what everyone else is up to. My accident made me reaUze that there is no suchtilingas spending too much time with the farmly!

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Pres: "Dicker Hite e: thite@Inc.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 The results from the Class vote at our reunion resulted in l\icker Hite as president. Chuck Cash as vice president and Rob McLauchlan as treasurer. I will remain on as Class secretary.

If you'll recall from the issue prior to our reunion, I attempted to make a prediction on the hun-icane and the Navy Football game. "... I'll guess that the storm calms down to a category 2, blows into North Carolina, and Friday activities are curtailed, but we go on with the tailgater and game on Saturday. A score on the game as well you ask? Okay; Navy 34-Eastem Michigan 27.

It will be fun opening this in December to see what really happened." As it tumed out, I flew over the storm and landed in Baltimore a few hours before it hit the Annapolis area. Indeed, aU activities were cancelled on Friday (although we did manage to pack a few hundred people from Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

'88 and '93 into Griffins) as the tide waters completely covered hospital point, all the ball fields and put King Hall two-feet under water The score of the game ended up 39-7. Not too bad, I didn't give Navy's defense enough credit. Skip to the end of the column to get my prediction on the Houston Bowl.

Several Classmates wrote in since the last issue and we have a few fun pictures from the reunion. Keep them comingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;especially the pics! Our first note comes from Jonathan Dachos:

'88: 33rd Company Plebe Classmates, L to r: Kennon Artis, Eric Reinhold, Dennis McKelvey, Keith Masterson and Jeff Kendrick

Checking in to say hello. I'm serving on BATAAN ( L H D - 5 ) in Norfolk, VA. We will soon have three '88 grads on the ship. Dave Flick is serving on ELROD and will report in December Ed Olshaw and I are the other to ' 88 grads. We need two more Classmates to field a hoop team! It's great having three Classmates to share sea duty and swap old Academy stories.

My wife, Kerry, and I are proud to announce the birth of our first son, Alexander on 5 July, one day shy of Independence and I-day! I'm looking for Lance Davidson's new address if any one has itâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;cheers.

Next is the first update from Daniel Garcia since graduation.

'88: Austin "Sparky" Renforth, Jim Traa, John Santosaivo and their wives

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Sean's back. Colleen (11), Conor (9), Hannah (6), Susan (married May 27, 1988), and Hope (4)

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First of aU, let me apologize for putting this letter to Shipmate in the form of a memorandum. After 15 years you tend to go with what you're comfortable with (at least I do). I'll dispense with the standard, "It's been so long since I have written to Shipmate" because, to be honest, this might very well be the first time I have done so. After 15 years you tend to forget what you have or have not done (at least I do). On 3 October, I was honored to be promoted to the rank of Commander by ADM Tom Fargo '77, Commander, U.S. Pacific Comraand. Also in attendance were ray parents, my wife, Tracy, and daughter, Kathryn.

The ceremony was held in ADM Fargo's office at the USPaCora headquarters building on Camp Smith in Hawaii, which also houses the headquarters of the Marine Forces, Pacific.

Because of that, I was fortunate to also have at the ceremony a few Classmates that are assigned to MarForPac. Maj Rob Curran, who was in 11th Company with me from 1985-1988, and Maj Marshall Swor, my Plebe Suraraer roommate, were standing semper faithfully by.

I am enclosing copies of some of the pictures of the occasion. Thanks for allowing me to share this highUght of ray career with our fellow Alumni! After 15 years, you have a greater appreciation for such opportunities (at least I do).

Congratulations on your achievement Daniel.

I saved you the e m b a r r a s s m e n t of y o u r m e m o r a n d u m letter and converted it to civilian.

Next, we have a fun, family update from S e a n McBride: I was a 14th Company guy. I missed the reunion because I'm still on active duty after a pretty cfrcuitous route. 1 know the goal is typically to be the first in the Class to reach Flag, but I must deserve some kind of prize or honorable mention for being the oldest/last ensign in the Class. After getting ray SWO pin on ENGLAND, I fransitioned to NFL, flying EA6Bs with VAQ-136 over in Japan off INDEPENDENCE. I ended up my line service teaching chemistry at NAPS as I completed my prerequisites for medical school. I was then accepted to USUHS and started over again at ensign for the four years 1999-2003.1 graduated USUHS in May 2003 with my MD and am doing a Family Medicine internship out at 137

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Houston for two months and then attempt it. So I've applied to be a flight surgeon and should I told him I'd 07 and raatch his epic trip to be down in Pensacola again next faU for frainTeUuride in some similar fashion. ing before starting a fUght surgeon GMO tour.

A friend of mine who has mn the Hard Rock I owe the Navy the next ten years, which con100 for the past seven years told me to teU venientiy takes me to retfrement. ff you gave Blake to forget it. But in the ensuing months, me $5 mUlion, I'd be doing each day exactiy Blake found time during his seventy-hour what I'm doing now, and loving it. I like the workweek to frain for half-dozen hours or so. mix of obstetrics, pediatrics, medicine, and In the mean time, between juggling work and psych I get to see in family medicine. My wife finishing a novel, I leamed how to ride and recentiy visited the Alberto's in Utah. Robin purchased a motorcycle, equipped it, and conand Alberto Alberto are doing well and have vinced Karina that I should ride with Jonas, oifr more kids than my wife and I (5) do, with six. eight-year-old son, three hundred miles to Is there anybody in the Class with more?

TeUuride and meet Blake when he finished.

I'm at three kids and holding. Let me know if Blake's wife, Helle and their two children, Eric anyone has beaten the Alberto's record and is and Anna, met Jonas and me just as Blake willing to admit it. Last we have a nice lengthy crossed the finish Une in under four hours (a letter from Bryan Graham (bnkgraham@ milestone time for competitors in the mn.) I msn.com): chided him that completing it "off-tiie-couch" WeU I suppose that I should muster in and was the most Jira-Hawkins-like thing I'd seen justify two things; (1) Why I haven't ever writanyone do since June of '88. Hardcore. I have ten into Shipmate and (2) Why I didn't join sometimes told people (semi-seriously) tiiat it those of you who attended this year's 15th really doesn't matter who winstiieArmy-Navy reunion. I've got no excuse for not sending at Game, because Navy always wins the party. least an update every five years or so, but it That evening after a failed attempt on my part seems that whenever I began to think about to drive the motorcycle the opposite direction what I'd say, I began to sound too full of over Imogene (my son was in a car,) we were myself Confrary to the Sixth Battalion cross joined in Ouray by Boulderite Paul Gross '87 country slogan "We Hate Life," it has been (who also completed the mn,) his wife Daria really good to rae. So ray reluctance to write (Lamper) Gross '91 and their three children. about myself as the sole participant leads me to Let's just say that we aU won the party. the reason I didn't join you last weekend and Navy football is back and I wouldn't miss it for why I'm writing nowâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I would like to brag on the world. Shane Smith '90 and I are heading out behalf of Blake "The Blakester" BlackweU. to Houston for the big game, 30 December As Back in July, Blake came out to Albuquerque promised, my prediction: a big shootout. Navy to join ray son and me on a camping trip.

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Hello Classmates! I thought I'd begin the column with a big thanks to Craig Foster and his wife, Shelley, who joined Patricia and me at our Army-Navy football party. We were happy to find out Craig lives very close by, and is a Naval Reserve officer recraiter working out of 32nd Stteet here in San Diego. Craig, thanks for bringing back all those summer school memories...Craig also shared that his friend Brent Gregory also lives within shouting distance. We hope to catch up with him soon. Well, our first submission this time is from JoeUe Flynn: My husband, Kevin Robert Flynn, and I just gave birth to our second daughter on 24 October 2003. Her name is Aiden Slye Flynn.

We just recentiy moved to Great FaUs, VA in August and love it here. Kevin is the COO of a telecommunications company called 24/7 Cable Company. They build private cable networks for clients. His contact information is: kevinflynn@cox.net; c: 240-687-7777; and address is 520 Nails Dairy Court, Great FaUs, VA 22066,

Thanks for the news on Kevin and Congrats on your growing family, Joelle, Next we hear from BUI White: This past June I was fortunate enough to mn into several Classmates in Gdynia, Poland and Kiel, Germany during BALTOPS 2003. My Reserve unit supports Carrier Group Eight, where Brent Marquand and Joe Pugh are leading the charge. Ed Devinney is XO of VELLA GULF (CG-72), which served as CCGS's

flagship for the exercise. Ed's crew did a great job during the exercise and put on a superb party for the requisite distinguished visitors in both ports. The rest of the update goes like this: Shelley and I have two sons, Danny (4) and Jack (2), who keep us quite entertained. We've been in Richmond for almost four years now, where I work for GE Financial and Shelley Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

'90: RADM Mayer '75 (tiien CCG8, now CNATRA), Jeff Heiges '91, Susan Schwartz '93, Bill White, VADM Fry '71 (Sixth Fleet), Brent Marquand, Kurt Mondlak '92, Joe Pugh, Ed Devinney teaches elementary school. We spent a few days last week cleaning up from Hurricane Annual Membership: 0% Isabel, which caused quite a bit of damage in Central Virginia. Maria (Filonczuk) Life Membership: 98% Galbraith—who's married to my wife's brother Roger Galbraith '89—lives a few sfreets Pres: LCDR Richard Brophy, USN over from us. She impressed the neighborhood 416 Fairfax Ave., Norfolk, VA 23507 by somehow hiring a 40 ton crane by 9 a.m. the h; 757-625-4068; e; usnal991@aol.com moming after the hurricane to remove the two w; VFA81 Unit 60149 FPO AE09504-6245 trees which had fallen on her roof (only rainor we; brophyrt@vfa81.navy.mil damage, no injuries).

Sec'y; LT John DeVine, USN LCDR Dan Frost (e: frost.daniel@ 17246 SE 46th St., Bellevue, WA 98006 hq.navy.mil; p: 703-697^772; DSN 227-4772; f e; John_DeVine@mckinsey.com 703-697-6658) wraps up our update with this note: Coming off some great Navy football wins Now that Charlie Pratt, my roommate in recently, including both Air Force and Army, 31 St Company, has been recentiy pubUshed in and being in a "Go Navy" mood, I felt comthis column, and also that Dora Staggs has pelled to get up this morning send in a Shipmate written about my untimely demise (Julyarticle. Fortunately, after a few months of slow August '03), I can safely break my 13-year news and missed deadlines, the mailbag is actusilence and fill in the rest of my story. As Dora mentioned, I collided with a motor vehicle durally stocked today. Chris Briggs recently broke ing a bicycle ride in Hawaii at the start of the a long Class silence with the first piece of news CVN-68/CVW-11 deployment to Iraqi in quite a while. He addressed it to the Class, so Freedom. My major injuries were isolated to in his words: my head while my helmet and my bicycle were Hi, everyone! I figured this was as good of a shattered. At the time, I was fraining for my time as any to finally submit a Shipmate input second fronman triathlon, and the triathlon after 12 years, even though I've been to both of training immensely helped accelerate the healthe reunions and have been able to see and ing process. The blow to the head, however, catch up with many Classmates at those. was serious enough to keep rae out of the cockI wanted to send my greetings from sunny, pit and effectively terminate a flying career (and currently hot—but not quite as bad as it tiiat included deployments with three EA-6B was a month ago) Kuwait where I've been for squadrons and a chance to work with some the past eight months with the Naval Reserve. great Classmates like Jim Stoneman, Tim I've been active in the Selective Naval Reserve Barkdoll and Greg Parker who are all ever since I left active duty five years ago. department heads in Whidbey Island.

While on active duty, I served as a COMMO The incident also led me to pack up after and ASWO onboard YORKTOWN (CG-48) from nine years on Whidbey and drive east to the '92-'95, in Norfolk, then as OIC for a LCAC Pentagon and a new career with the Navy's Det at ACU Four in Littie Creek from '95-'96, BRAC office. and finally as a scheduler at ATG Atlantic from The sUver lining is that I had a great triathlon '96-'98. season in spite of the injuries and the sfress of a I left active duty in '98 and moved from job change and afranscontinentalmove. I got to Virginia Beach to Houston, TX, to work for win one race outright in Washington and finish Lockheed Martin as a test engineer onsite at the season as the Northwest's top ranked sprinter the Johnson Space Center. I owe a big thanks I even made it tofronmanFlorida andfinishedin to Anthony Spinier for helping me to find this just under 10 hours, close to the qualification position, since it was he who told me about time for the big fronman in Hawaii, working there and got me hooked on the idea fronman Florida in less than ten hours—fanwhen we talked at our five year reunion.

Additionally, he was kind enough to put my tastic effort! As a cyclist, I tip my hat to your resume into the HR database at Lockheed dedication. Have any other 1990 folks competed Martin as I was getting close to the end of at this level? Write in to Shipmate and tell us active duty. My current boss found ray resume about it. We have a Class of immense talent and in the database, called and interviewed rae, diverse interests. Share your experiences with hired me, and thus, off to Texas I went. your Classmates by contributing to this column.

Anthony has since taken a job in the northem I continue to be amazed at the things we have suburbs of Houston, but we still keep in touch accomplished. Well, I hope the New Year has as fellow Houstonians. I've enjoyed working at JSC as a NASA contractor for the past halfopened well for you and your loved ones. decade, and I actually share an office with two Thanks to all contributors, and see you next grads, Christa Richardson '95 and Patty (de time. Semper Fi— Dave Duff Spain) Stoll '96.

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As Space Environment Simulation Test directors (our official job titie), we test tools and systems in thermal vacuum chambers to certify thera for use on orbit. We also train asfronauts in the use of the Space Shuttle and Space Station Airlocks. Despite the loss of COLUMBIA, we've (actually I should say they've—I haven't been there!) been pressing on with testing and fraining, so take heart! The space program goes on!

Not quite able to give up the Navy totally, I immediately affiliated with the Selective Reserve upon moving down to Texas, which would eventually lead me to where I am right now. As a Reservist, I've worked for three units of Naval Coastal Warfare Group One over the past five years. In eariy January, my cunent unit, Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare Unit (MIUWU) 109 out of Fort Worth, TX, was mobilized and sent to Camp Patriot, Kuwait, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and I've been here ever since. I've worked with several grads tiiroughout my time here, and I currentiy work in the same watch space witii Mike Such '95. I guess I can now join a local VFW branch when I get back home to Texas!;) That's basically ray Ufe over the past decade in a nutshell. I'm still enjoying bachelorhood, and visit my family in Cincinnati regularly when I'm not on the other side of the planet. Other than that, there's no other real news with regards to my personal life.

I hope everybody is doing well, and please don't hesitate to look rae up if you're in Houston and need anything...or even if you don't need anything and just want to go out for a beer!

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Chris Briggs supportsfraqiFreedom Thanks, Chris for the news! In addition to Chris' letter, I also received a nice picture and quick note from Valerie Dunn, wife of Rob Dunn, who is now the Squadron 11 Engineer at the submarine base in San Diego. The Dunn's can be reached at robertdunn@cox.net, where you should immediately send them a congratulations email regarding the addition of Joshua Robert to their family in July of this past year.

Valerie included a picture, below, which will show that the apple hasn't fallen far from the tree. Best to the Dunn Family.

Rob and Joshua Dunn in San Diego Similarly, we received a brief note and family picture from David Ruth (navy ruth @ 1991.usna.com), who has arrived for duty in 139

with one additional picture—a shot of my son, Jake (6), and my daughter, Julia (3), along with a very handsome addition to the '91 family, Collier Dyer, recently bom son of George Dyer and his wife, Pam. George and Pam, who live in Denver, recently came to visit us in Seattie, where we had a wonderful weekend, including a Seahawks-Lions game. Cheers, and Safe Seas, to all. —JD

'91 The Ruths arrive m Seoul Seoul, Korea, with his wife, Leticia and son.

Christian. The picture shows the family at Deoksugung Palace this past fall. The Ruth's send their blessings to all and offer to take all comers to their apartment and guest room if passing through Korea!

Yet another shipmate apparently strack with grief at our recent sfretch of empty columns was John "Juice" Newton, who dropped a quick email from Chesapeake, VA. John and Cyndi recently moved to the area from Groton, where John did his engineer tour; he is now working for ComCarGra Four. Since getting off "the boat," Juice is back into ranning, having recently polished off a Marine Corps Marathon. Speaking of ranning, John drops mention of a few Classmates across whom he's recently "ran", including John Norfolk, who's working at DIA and apparently hasn't aged a day. Additionally, while at sea aboard ENTERPRISE, John saw a few Classmates readying for deployment, including Juan Orozco, who was down in the engine room preparing for ORSE (perish the thought!). He also shared some midrats before the staff departed with Samantha Green and Manuel Picone. Sam is with the supply department, living in the Norfolk area. Mannie is flying SH-60's. Our very best to all, especiaUy those at sea and on deployment, holding the line! And thanks, Juice, for the word and the great pictures. ^1^ -^n ^-'^I^HK^l

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Juice with Samantha Green and Manuel Picone Then, just in the last few days we also pulled in this whopper from Doug Vaughan (dV@smashingcake.com) who writes in his own words: Greetings from Louisville, KY! I hope this note finds you doing well. I got out of the Navy in July 1997 and went to work in Portland, OR, 140

for a couple of years at Tekfronix. After Tek, I got a job working at what is now GE Consumer Products in Louisville, KY, so tiiat I could be near my parents and help our kids get to know their grandparents.

Farren (our 5-year old daughter) is a tenacious child who loves kindergarten. She's pushing herself and everyone else in our house, leaming to read and spell. She's very smart and is following in her big brother's footsteps.

Matthew (8) is in third grade this year and loves it. He enjoys his friends and his teacher a lot. Geography, spelling, and math continue to be his favorites. Sierra (7) was diagnosed with an exfra heartbeat earUer this year. We did a lot of tests and monitors, but the doctors are not overly concerned at this point. Her main diagnosis is "Tuberous Sclerosis." However, she's also got the additional challenges of autism and mild/moderate mental retardation. She's under great care from her neifrologists and cardiologists. And, right now, she's primarily continuing to focus on adapting to our family after we adopted her in August 2001.

Ruth Ann, my wife, is doing very weU. Between taking Siena to therapy and doctor appointments, she's volunteering at our church's comraunity oufreach ministry. We're considering the possibiUty of home-schooUng Matthew and Fanen next year. So, in addition to all of the work she does around the home, her time may soon become fiUed with a lot of teaching duties, too. As far as I'm concemed, I don't have to try to hard to keep myself busy.

I'm doing a lot of work with Matthew's Cub Scout Pack. We love doing the outdoor activities! I've also gotten plugged in with a new company called City on a Hill Productions.

City on a Hill is an oufreach from our church's drama ministry. It's a movie production company that is primarily focused on making videos that churches can use to enhance sermons and such. I'm helping with thefr web site and other technical support needs. Check it out online: www.CityonaHillProductions.com.

And, at the end of October, I accomplished a goal that I've had for a while—I ran the Marine Corps Marathon. It was my first marathon, While my time was honendous, I am glad to have finished it at all. It's too soon to ask me if I'm going to mn another marathon anytime soon...Drop rae a note if you get the chance.

I'd enjoy hearing from you. Go Navy!—DV Okay, I'll never say my life is busy again...wow! Congratulations on the marathon, David. Were there any other '91ers in that race?

I'm sure there were! Please write in and tell us about it, or anything else that's going on for you.

You'd be surprised at how many Classmates have thought about you recently; I wonder what old (state-your-name) is up to! I'll sign off there.

George Dyer cheers on Dettoit Lions with help of Juha and Jake DeVme

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Pres; Christopher "Cush" Newman Sec'y: Robert Pothier 77 Colby Sfreet, Bradford, MA 01835 e; rbpothier@yahoo.com web site; www.usna92.com Seeing how it's been such a long time since we talked, I figured I'd sit down a spell and ramble on for a bit. Here's hoping you're situated in a comfortable seat and you've shooed away the missus or the mister and the rag rats for a few odd minutes. Anyway, about me: happy to say I landed on my feet after getting the dot-com tap on the shoulder last March. Man, this summer was the worst market I've ever seen for Intemet wage slaves—I sat on my posterior and wrote a lot for free, but I learned to fly fish just the same, and I followed my beloved Red Sox like a drag addict following the horse market all the way to the five frigging outs that Grady Littie and Pedro the Ego couldn't secure for us in game 7; a game that'll go down in history as the biggest Sox ***-up since the Buckner Blunder in '86. I'm contracting for Fidelity.com now; some of my prose has hit production on its fantastic, robust, user-friendly web site—check it out if you're square. The gig's located in downtown Boston and it's afforded me the luxury of seeing '92ers Shipmate, January-February 2004

Carolina. He is still flying Harriers fortiieCorps and is moving to Yuma for the next three years.

Frank and Jen Kochenash are heading to Seattie.

He is leaving McKinsey Consulting in Pittsburgh to take a position at Amazon.

Although Jen is leaving a job she loved at the museura, she is excited about heading to her native Seattie. Rebecca and Pat Foege and thefr clan are heading out of San Diego for orders to HC-4 at NAS SigoneUa, Italy BID Heaney is back in the DC area working for Global Exchange Services (former GE company). He finished up one year of active duty witii tiie Reserve in Tampa at SoCom earbertiiissummer Tom Sareeram [Sec'y. note: cue Steve Schmidt voice] is in the area as weU. He is working at Homeland Defense while on orders from tiie Reserve, and considering a potential govemment position tiiere. Jim Weyant is also doing tiie Reserve thing, and is working out of the Reserve Center in DC.

I '92: 20th Company, gets down at the McCorniack nuptials

From Paul Berthelotte:

'92's Harvard-edjumacated bean counters are all smiles and feUow Company-mates (and hunting companions) like M. Breeden Berg, who toils as an FT gura for a law firm across the stteet from me, and Andrew Dice Kettering, who—for all intents and purposes—^we lowly Fidelity contractors now have to salute. Unfortunately, a temperamental early-season Nor'easter (that's a big ***ing snowstorm for you southerners) scotched our plans for an Army-Navy gettogether at Casa Berg, so I watched the game with my lovely at home, several martinis awash down the gullet. I've taken to Gibsons now, the drink of choice for Carey Grant, because I am just so suave, as you all know.

I also had the opportunity for the first time to grouse hunt in a Jackman, ME, driving snow; an exercise that taught me that drowning in a bog and freezing to death is a miserable way to go, and that the sight of another human being when you're stuck in such miserable conditions is the definition of the grace of God. And remember: always remember extta batteries for the GPS, and take even a cursory reading of your compass after you leave the track. What a bad hunting trip I had this year: in the snow I even rolled the track into a drainage ditch and got stuck on a pipe. Laugh at me: I am a befuddled Yankee, with only a cotton-tail in my bag for all my misadventures. Said cotton tail, however did make a wonderful pate.

Now r n don the '92 Ombudsman cap, and I'll do it Boston Globe style: "Due to a filing error, Mr Ron Poe's outstanding letter to Shipmate's brain-dead '92 columnist was not published in a timely fashion." His letter from Tokyo will be published next month. Enough of my tripe, let's get down to business.

This issue, Joe Vaccarella says Go Navy and the following: Rob, I just finished reading the July-August issue and figured it was time I sent in ray first update since graduation. After flight school, I went to VQ-2 in Rota, Spain for three and a half years flying EP-3E's around the Med. I Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

met my wife Kristina while deployed to Souda Bay, Crete. Lots of Classmates were in VQ-2 as well; Russ Brune, Joe Ford, Mike Giannetti, Bob Smyles, and Jen Traum. My next assignment was as a NROTC Instmctor at the University of Rochester in New York (ray hometown). I finished ray tour and MBA in June 2002 andfransitionedfromactive duty to the Reserve. My wife and I have a two-yearold son, Joey (the fifth). We moved to Long Island at the end of last year for my new job as a business analyst for JPMorgan Chase. I recentiy saw Russ Bmne in Manhattan. He finished his MBA from the University of Rochester last raonth and started working for GE a week later Russ, his wife Michelle, and son Matthew have settled in Kansas City.

Craig Rogerson (Major, USMC) [Sec'y note: Damn sfraight: 3-1 NAPS, Bangor, ME!] is stationed in England with his wife, Ruth, daughter, Rebekah and son, Joshua. Our last eraail exchange said they are in England until next summer I ran into Jim Weyant last year as I was looking for gainful employraent. He is working for a JMO recmiting corapany down in Alexandria. He helped me in my job search last fall. Kevin Williams and Jon Laubach are both stationed in Hawaii flying P-3's. That is all for now. Hope to see everyone at the ArrayNavy game in Philadelphia. Thanks for all your work in keeping us informed.

Next up, Cush: I wanted to send in a picmre of the 20th Company crowd that attended Rob McCormack's wedding in Chicago. I'U list the names left to right: Keith Kitagawa, Tracy and Bruce Corcoran, Christie and Scott Greene, Jessica and Rick Hughes, me, ICris and Rob McCormack, Monica and Eric Olson, John Landherr, Jen and Frank Kochenash, and Shannon Anderson. The wedding was a blast and it was good to see 10 ex-XXers gather from around the country.

In other news, Mark Best married Chris Mogee in July. They are living outside of PhiUy in West Chester, PA, where he mns his own home lighting corapany. Grayson and Jim Wellons also got married in July, in North

I have taken over duties as project director— HSV Experimentation, at the Navy Warfare Development Command in Newport. Not only am I on the cutting edge of Navy war fighting, I get to provide some input as well. I also bring tidings that '92 is now actively affecting the future of Navy and Marine Corps war fighting.

I ran into Bob Bruce and Demetrius Maxey during the Marine Corps' Expeditionary Warrior 04 war game, and Dean Muriano during the JFMCC war game we just had here in Newport. After the Service Selection night we had, it's about time we got the Fleet and Corps onboard. During one of my many flights around the east coast, I also bumped into Todd St Laurent, aide to the Deputy Commander, Striking Fleet Atiantic, and H.B. Le, on the Second Fleet Staff.

Short, I know, but more will follow as I get around the counfry after my tour as XO on DEXTROUS ( M C M 13), out of Bahrain.

Excelsior Good stuff. My word: more from Cush: Mark Gregory, Dan Goldenberg, and Rob Masson all graduated earUer this year from Harvard Business School (picture attached includes Josh Hall '96). Although I don't have aU the specifics, I am sure that they are doing weU in their various career paths. In family news, Mark's wife, Theresa gave birth to James back in August. The Gregory family is Uving in Alabama, where I tiiink Mark works for a consulting company. AlUson and Rob Owen are Uving in Hemdon, VA, where Rob works for software solutions provider Aperture.

I ran into a number of Classmates at the last Navy home garae. Kristi Watt is living north of Baltiraore and working for Booz Allen.

Talley Mclntyre is stationed as a JAG at the Acaderay working for the 'Dant. Dave Lillefloren won the contest for the longest commute—he works for GE Lighting in Ohio, but drives to Annapolis for every home garae—wife and kids included. Perry Cameron came in a close second, coming down from New York City every game.

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These, of course, are the Gregorys. Or Gregories? I don't know Well, that's all the news fit to print for another month. An editorial note: hardcopy picture senders? Your pictures will be in next month's masterpiece. Is anyone else as excited about the A-Rod for Manny/Nomar trade as I am? Or the Schilling acquisition? Or the Foulke acquisition? By the time you read this, the Sox will have clinched the AL East.

Until next time, as my dear friend Road Hawg says, "exeunt."

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Pres; Joe Moreno Vice Pres: Kevin Klein Treas; Efren Mojica Sec'y; Capt Shogo Cottrell, USMCR 4166 San Ysidro Way, Rockledge, FL 32955 h; 321-636-2649; e: shipmate@usna93.com Wow, what a year 2003 tumed out to be: Ten year reunion, winning football season, post-season bowl game, war with Iraq, Saddam captured, Class elections, and the list goes on.

Unfortunately, there were some not so great events during the year as well. I am saddened to pass along that our Class recently lost Steve DoUng who has battled brain tumors over the past few years. His family has established a trast fund for his daughters. Contributions can be sent to: Shiho Doling, C/O Riei and Mark McCann, 120 Regent Dr., Los Gatos, CA 95032. Please make the check payable to Alexis and/or Alicia Doling. There will be an obituary in a forthcoming Shipmate.

Amoux Abraham writes to us from Iraq where he's now working as a contractor: Hello from the "Fringes of the Empire!"

Things are going okay—relatively speaking.

The job that I'm doing here is very similar to what I did as an active duty Marine in the war, but I have much more Uberty as a civilian and have a greater impact.

I work for a company called Research Triangle Institute, Intemational (www.rti.org).

We fall under the U.S. Agency for Intemational Development (USAID), and we are focused on developing local governances within each of the 18 governorates throughout Iraq.

Undemeath that, I work in the area of civil society organization development and/ or creation.

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do with the private sector is almost entfrely related to business development and marketing. It's really fun because the doors for business and frade are wide open now. My own personal goal is to understand how "intemational business" works and the friction associated with this type of work. The student union has been a bit...how would you say... explosive. But, "if at first you don't succeed fry, try again."

I plan on being in counfry for about a year, depending on our political simation. I am very blessed to have Nancy (ray "new"fiance)waiting for rae back in the States. For as long as we've been together, even I was surprised that she didn't pack her bags and leave rae after I told her that I was going back for a year— already after an eight-month stint here with the Marines during the war.

You would be completely surprised to see how I was living out here. Though the work is very dangerous, the company has compensated by making our living conditions very nice'. I live in this two-story viUa and get meals cooked by a chef. I can't complain about the accomraodations—great improvement from living in tents!

There aren't that many civilians doing what we do. This was done intentionally to make the fraqi local government less dependant on a large outside organization. As our fraqi counterparts become more famiUar with what we are showing them, folks like rae will become morefransparent.The quicker they get "it", the quicker we leave. So far, at least in the governorate that I am assigned, the improvements have been really great.

In all I'm leaming a lot and feel good in serving the fraqi people and my country.

Amoux on the throne (Saddams throne that is) Amoux, keep safe there buddy and glad to hear that all is going well for you. Our next update in the mailbag came from Peter Olsen who is out west in Montana.

Peter Olsen here from Montana. I wanted to let you know that ray son (freshman in high school who wants to go to the Academy also) and I went back to Annapolis on 28 November and stayed until 2 December. It was such an honor to be back in the town that I grew up in and seeing all the changes. This was the ffrst time I have been back since graduation and boy was I surprised at how Annapolis and the Acaderay have changed.

My son, Jesse, tmly loved Annapolis and the Academy taking in lunch at King Hall, seeing noon meal formation at T-Court, and soaking up the history of the Yard. We also got great 50-yard line tickets to the Navy-Tulane game that weekend which Navy won. The stadium is absolutely gorgeous. HopefuUy in four years with some hard work my son will be the next Olsen to attend the boat school.

I was disappointed not to mn into any Classmates at the game but the energy of the

Midshipman in the stands brought back wonderful raemories. I am a real estate investor and keep very busy with that and keeping up with my three kids and all their sports.

Sorry to hear that you didn't ran into anyone at the game, I'm sure that we were represented amongst the thousands of Navy fans there. Our last update is from John Killacky who writes: Just a quick update since we saw everyone at the reunion. My wife, Julie, who could not make it to the reunion because she was eight and a half months pregnant, gave birth to our thfrd son, Joshua John, on 27 October Joshua weighed 8 pounds even and measured 20 inches. Mom and the baby are both doing weU, and his older brothers, Justin and Jacob, have decided that Joshua can stay. Can't wait to see everyone again at the 15th!

Congrats on the addition to your family. I like your naming scheme there—John, Julie, Justin, Jacob, and Joshua. My, what a family. One more and you can catch up to the Cottrells!

This month, I'm going with Class news last.

We recently completed the Class elections, all of which were conducted online. I'm proud to announce the new Class executive committee: President: Joe Moreno; Vice-President: Kevin Klein; Secretary: Shogo Cottrell; and Treasurer: Efren Mojica. Thanks to everyone who participated in the elections and congratulations to the new Class leadership. Until next time—Beat Army I —Shogo

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34 Turner Rd., Asan, GU 96910 h; 671-477-5115; e: jkeck@usna94.com Hello, '94! It has been a few months since our last column, and the Class news has been piling up. You've started 2004 by responding generously to my pleas for letters and photos. You'll find this issue's column holds a few smiles as well as a tear or two. Let's get right into it, and then we'll talk about some reunion planning.

This first conttibution is dated 13 October, and is an inaugural contribution from Justin Gans: This is my first time writing, but I'm just now officially out of the Navy, I thought I might as well drop you Une. Being a SEAL has been an incomparable experience, but now that Rebekah, my wife of four years, and I have had our first child I've decided to move onto a more civilized lifestyle. To give a quick recap: Rebekah (a former Navy nurse) and I married in San Diego and fellow '94ers Michael DelGrosso and J.D. Denney stood up with rae as groorasmen. Acaderay swordsmen included Gordon Miller, Jeff Eggers '93, Dave Ismay '93, Mike Martin '96, and Mike Bisbee '96.

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XCIV 10 Year Reunion 2004 Homecoming Weekend Thursday, 28 October - Sunday, 3 1 October 2004 Thursday, 28 October: Hotel Check-In, Reunion Check-In, Happy Hour Friday, 29 October:

All Alumni Golf T o u m a m e n t , Class Meeting, Formal Parade, Class Cocktail Party

Saturday, 30 O c t o b e r

Navy Football vs. Delaware, 1994 Tailgater, C o m p a n y Parties

Sunday, 3 1 October:

Brunch, Memorial Service

*The events are tentative so check the Glass and Alumni Association web page and look for updates in Shipinate. **Rooms are blocked at the Radisson Hotel Annapolis, the Courtyard Marriott on Riva Road, and downtown at the Historic Inns of Annapolis. Reference the Glass of '94 when making reservations.

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Thank you, Mary Ellen, for sharing your message and photos with us.

Matt Bancroft and his daughter, Maddie Bancroft

'94: Luentierger wedding After a tour in Rota, Spain and then as a BUD/S Instmctor in Coronado we had a gorgeous Uttle girl, Gabrielle, who is 4-months old now. And right after Christmas we're packing up and moving to Lausanne, Switzerland where I'U be getting a master's degree at IMD. In San Diego I'm leaving the SpecWar community to Gus Kaminski who's in charge of the Navy Parachute Team the "Leap Frogs" and Mike McAbee and Bryan Johnson who are tag-teaming Ops at SEAL Team FIVE. Gus Kaminski, by the way, is also moonlighting as one of the "Flying Elvis's." That's an even better fit for Gus than the Leap Frogs!

Finally, I've got some huge news that's sure to impact the whole Class. My Academy roommate, Michael DelGrosso, is mnning for Congress in Permsylvania. I believe he's the ffrst Classmate of ours to mn for a national office, and I can't think of a better guy for the job. I spoke to him recentiy and he feels very optimistic about winning, but apparentiy the Republican primary in April is the main event in his district (the lunth). ff he can defeat the incumbent there, then he should be able to pick up the Congressional seat in the general election. He would love any support you can give, even if it's just teUing your Pennsylvania friends about him. Check out his web site www.delgrossoforcongress.com to frack his progress and help him out. Good luck Michael!

Justin and Rebekah Gans

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Good to hear from you Justin, and thanks for the news.

Jose Mercado forwarded this short message on 23 October via the web site: Classmates, on 5 October, Dan Bilow's wife, Elizabeth gave birth to their daughter Gabrielle. Unfortunately, Gabrielle was infected with the E-coli vims and she never recovered. On 12 October, Gabrielle passed away. In Ueu of flowers, you can contribute to the fund tiiat EUzabeth and Dan established in memory of Gabrielle. The info is as follows: Children's Hospital Fund c/o NICU in memory of Gabrielle Eve Barkan-Bilow, 111 Michigan Ave. NW Washington, DC 20010, Thank you.

Dan and Elizabeth, on behalf of the Class of '94, please accept our heartfelt condolences for your tragic loss.

This next letter, dated 24 October, was penned

by Mary Ellen Bancroft (MEBancroft@aol.com), widow of Matthew Bancroft: Please accept my sincere appreciation to you, the Class of '94, for the help and support you provided my family after the loss of my husband, Matthew Bancroft.

Matt was a Marine KC-130 pilot who was killed in Pakistan on 9 January 2002, while participating in Operation Enduring Freedom.

Matt was very proud to be a Naval Academy graduate, and honoring him the way you did is a testament to his tme character.

I received many thoughtful cards, emails and phone caUs as a result of your efforts. For those who attended Matt's services, please know how grateful I was. These were a needed source of support during our family's darkest hour.

Most importantly, I would like to tiiank Debbie and Mike Balow for tiiefr continuous support and friendship throughout the last year and a half. Mike, sorry I have taken your wife from you so many times, but the visits were always great and they wiU continue. Thank you for your efforts in creating the tmst fund for our daughter, Maddie. The generosity oftiieClass of '94, and other Classes as weU, who contributed to the tmst fund that was set up for her wiU be felt for years to come. Her future will be brighter as a direct result of your efforts.

Debbie and Chris Bradner, Cleavon Smith, thanks for the memorable visits...Matt would be proud of you guys, but as you well know, he'd never admit to it.

I have recently relocated to Clovis, Califomia. My email has remained the same. If there is anyone who wishes to contact us, please do so.

With deepest gratitude.

Before getting to Class business, let me pass on two news tidbits. First, if you found yourself watching "Wheel of Fortune" on New Year's Day, you may have noticed a Classmate of ours, Julie Antonacci. At the writing of this column, ramor has it she won big...more than during her appearance on the "Weakest Link" two years ago. What's next Julie..."Jeopardy?" "The Price is Right?" Finally, Jeff Leuenberger entered the world of marital bliss in Annapolis on 19 July when he wed the altogether lovely Maureen Reidy. As a recap, Jeff (former x-country captain from 32nd Company) served in the submarine community after graduation. He fransitioned to CivLant where he now lives in New York and is working that roller coaster ride that is known as Wall Street.

And now for some Class business...2004 wiU see the celebration of our tenth graduation anniversary. Reunion planning is in high gear.

Both Shipmate and our Class web site will be the chief vehicles for passing along information. If you haven't noticed already, there is full page ad in this issue. On Usna94.com, check out the reunion links and message board for up-to-date happenings. We'll send out emails from time to time as the event closes nears.

I'd like to take a minute to thank the following individuals who have volunteered their time and efforts to serve on your reunion committee: Rob Koh, Rob Wittmack, Garth DeVries, Charlie Bowser, Morgen Tenhoopen, Mark Perrault, Dave Dermody, Bryan Haas, and Brian Lawrence.

Thanks again, '94, for the letters and photos.

Keep 'em coming. I look forward to seeing you in person in October Until then, stay well and God bless you in your journeys. C-yaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Jim

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Pres; John Fleet e; class.president@ 1995.usna.com Sec'y: LT Don Jamiola, USN 29Eggemoggin Rd., Harpswell, ME 04079 h: 207-725-1319; e; djamiola@hofrnail.com web site: www.usna95.com Greetings everyone! As I promised, an update for the "Dirty Thirty" folks from Kelly (Hanrahan) Brown.

Just writing to update you on myself and a few Classmates. July 4th weekend I met Mary (More) Caudle, Jonathan Haynes, and Andy Chapman at the Chapman home in Stafford, VA, outside Quantico, Here is an update on everyone; Kelly (Hanrahan) Brown: We were in Virginia Beach for the past two years, where my husband, Chris, was the Marine liaison to tiie SeaBees. We bought oiu- ffrst home there, and we became parents in June 2002. Patrick Hanrahan Brown is now almost 15 months old and the center of oifr universe. I got off active duty in 2000 but have stayed active in the Marine Corps Reserve. I was a meraber of a unit at Camp Lejeune, NC and most recentiy, another unit in Newport News, VA. I am also a Creative Memories consultant, teaching people how to organize and preserve their family pictures and stories. We are currentiy in the process of moving back to Okinawa, Japan (where I met my husband in 1996) for a three-year tour.

Mary (More) Caudle served as a SWO on two ships, then was on shore duty at Navy Leader Training Unit in Vfrginia Beach. She joined the Reserve in 2001 and is working for a defense consulting firm in Alexandria, VA. She married Kyle Caudle in 2001 and they are expecting a baby around Thanksgiving 2003.

Andy Chapman and his wife, Stephenie, have three boys now. Josiah (6), Timothy (4), and Nathan (20 months), who are thriving while thefr dad holds forth at Marine Corps Systems Command in Quantico. He's a project officer for the joint Tactical Radio System and has about two years left before he gets back to thefleetas a combat engineer He finished at the Naval Postgraduate School in Septeraber 2002 and they bought thefr ffrst house in Stafford, VA. Jonathan Haynes and his wife, Karena, have four chUdren: James (6), Mary Faith (4), Noah (2), and Isaac (1). Thefr fifth child is due in September 2003. Jonathan left active duty in 2000 in order to teach logic and rhetoric at a Classical Christian School in Dotiian, AL. He stayed in the Marine Corps Reserve and his platoon was mobiUzed in January 2002 to support Second Intel Battalion, n MEF. He hopes to be demobilized in the fall of 2003 and retum to his teaching job in Dothan.

Thanks Kelly! Here's one from Dave DuU (davedull95@cs.com): '95...Long time reader, first time writer...! didn't think it would take until my second sea tour to actuaUy write to Shipmate'.

After graduation I headed down to Pensacola for about a year and chose Hawkeyes as an NfFO. I headed to the E-2 RAG in NorfoUc, where I've pretty much been ever since. I did a cmise each on GEORGE WASHINGTON and

KENNEDY and just finished up a tour back at the Hawkeye RAG as an Instmctor NFO. This montii (November), I'm celebrating ray sixth Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

anniversary of marriage to Katie Sillin '97.

Katie just separated from the Navy after six and a half years as a SWO, basically working twice as hard and sleeping half as much as me while we were both on sea duty.

I think I've lost frack of how many '95ers were at the RAG with me as instmctors, but here's a shot: Garret "Haggis" Campbell, who headed to the CVW-7 staff this past spring for his second sea tour; Norm Presecan, now OPS/ADMIN on TRUMAN; Mark "Scuff Neff, soon to be out of tiie Navy and on to the consulting world; Bill Reed, on his way out to a CAG Paddles tour on the West Coast; Tim "Tbone" BuUer, soon to be a TAR VT instiTictor in Texas; and Carl Cox, Tim Urban, Chuck Smith, Chris MacMillan, and Chris Hayle to name a few others. Jimmy Choi and Ed Kinsella have also been seen "hanging around" the E-2 RAG, some of the first guys tiiat had to fransition witii the coming twilight of the S-3 community.

I've also mn into a number of 24th Corapany guys over the last year. Josh Sager is instmcting at the Homet RAG, and I ran into hira during a RAG CQ on ENTERPRISE and subsequent

CQ party. Ted Voltz is finishing up a flying tour with the Naval Research Laboratory and was planning on getting out when I last saw hira. I had the privilege of being a groomsmen in George Kessler's August wedding in Maryland, where I also got to spend some good time with my old roommate Brent Strong and his wife, Denise. On the way home frora the wedding I stopped in Quantico to see Eric Jakubowski (16th Company), his wife, Shelly, and their newborn daughter, Madison. I actually ran into Brent Sfrong again a month later at the Norfolk afr terminal as I was catching a COD out to the ship, and he was CODing out to the recentiy commissioned REAGAN as a new Flag LT, in tow with the admfral, I was surprised to see him since he's stationed in San Diego where REAGAN wiU be ultimately.

I'm writing this while import Jebel AU, UAE, onboard ENTERPRISE. After leaving the Hawkeye RAG in July, I reported as the assistant navigator to DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER and

started gettingrayfeet wet with being a part of ship's company. IKE has almost a year left in it's four year Nuclear Refueling/Complex Overhaul, so to get qualified as officer of the deck, I flew onboard BIG E on 30 Septeraber for the first half of it's cmise. LCDR Matt 'Tlounder" Amy '93, BIG E'S ANAV, is

showing me the ropes of driving carriers and confirming for me that SWOs don't have a monopoly on ship driving (although most SWOs, including my wife, will inevitably tell you that carriers aren't like real ships...). My old fleet squadron (VAW-123 Screwtops) is part of the airwing, so there are a lot of familiar faces I see when I'm not on the bridge or studying. I've also mn into a couple '95ers as they were passing through—Ed Kelly, doing ONI briefs for the airwing during the franslant, and Doug Munz, deployed from one of the Seal Teams (to be specific, an SDV Teara, I think he said) to the AOR. I'ra hoping to be home in Norfolk by the beginning of January and not really go anywhere until Ike leave the yards for sea trials and shakedown sometime at the end of next year Drop me a line, and if you're passing through, ray nuraber is in the phone book and on the Class web site. Until then—later!

That's it for this month. Don't forget to send in some pictures from you Army-Navy celebrations. Later, —Don

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Pres: LT Bart Phillips, USN 724 Mills Way, Annapolis, MD 21401 h: 410-263-4672; e: bphilhp@usna.edu Sec'y; Capt Tonya R. Barz, USMC 749 Howe Dr., Carniel, IN 46032 h; 317-581-0305; e: tbbush@tcco.com Greetings, '96! Let us start into '"96-1-8" with some great news! Chad Fulgham writes to report that he and his wife, Becky have relocated to Fairfax, VA, where he is cunently the manager of IBM's Virus Computer Emergency Response (CERT) team. They are expecting their first child in April (congrats!) and want to wish everyone the best. Thanks, Chad.

Jim Lawson jots to us from Okinawa, where he is on shore duty working for PRW-1 Detachment, Kadena (Patrol and Recon Wing One) as the N4, N6, and Wing Flight Officer. He is also there as a C-12 station pilot and still gets to fly P-3's once in awhile with the P-3 Squadrons on deployment there. Jim, his wife Becky, and daughter Hailey and all doing fine and are enjoying Okinawa. Becky works as the interior decorator and a product buyer for the Navy Fleet gift store. (She even went to Thailand to buy merchandise for the store!).

Hailey (4) can already read thanks to Okinawa Montessori Preschool. Additionally, Jim came across an old upper Classman from Ninth Company, William Gotten '94. Will is also on Kadena AFB doing an exchange tour with the 44th Fighter Squadron, an F-15 squadron stationed on Kadena. Will is a Navy F/A-18 Pilot, but is having a fun time during this exchange tour flying F-15's with the Air Force. After working with Will during a few Joint Exercises, Jim expressed his desire to get EAM qualified in the F-15 to help incorporate the F-15 into the P3 mission. Following approval from the 18th Wing Commander, the two went flying in a F-15 during one of their SURGE exercises. They flew three dog-fight training missions and had a blast shooting down Air Force Academy Grads in a F15! {Go Navy!). Jim cites it as an unforgettable experience!

Jim Lawsonflyingan F-15 Finally, Jim adds that Sharon Eliassen recently visited Okinawa with her P-3 crew during an exercise. She is currentiy stationed at NAS Pax River, MD at NRL Squadron (Naval Research Lab). Former Companymate Robin Kane is stationed with her at the same command. Our best to you on "The Rock," Jim!

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The next news comes from "Papa" Nagel SulUvan, who celebrated the birth of a baby girl (Julia) bom on 26 September 2003. Bom at Fort Carson, Julia weighed in at 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 20 inches long. (...A Navy guy, at an Air Force base, in a bi-national command (NORAD), delivering at an Army hospital.. .It's a bit different out there, commented Nagel).

Those Alumni attending the wedding were Alex Kohnen, Jessica and Jeff Dimmig (both Alex and Jeff were groomsmen), Heather and Deke Egger and Chris Chilbert '93, and Katie and Steve Brown '88. Wesley Feight, who attended with his wife, Lisa, is a former history instractor at USNA and was in the SWORD detail. Not only did Mike become a husband, he also became a stepfather to Tracey's two beautiful daughters; Taylor and Katie. (He adds that he is not sure which one is future alum!) Anyone in the Norfolk area is invited to give Mike a look up. Thanks, Juice!

97 Nagel Sullivan and daughter Julia He and his wife are occupying themselves with the new baby, while also sponsoring an AFA cadet. Thanks for the terrific news, Nagel!

Mike Majewski (mjmajewski@att.net) greets us from Groton, CT (during his debut submission to the Shipmate). In May, Mike finished his shore tour as an instractor for the NROTC at Penn State University as well as graduated with a master's degree in mechanical engineering. (Go, Mike!)

He admits that he also became a big Nittany Lion fan in the processâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we are Penn State. (Per Mike, "Dimmig, you will appreciate that.") He is presently going through SOAC with several other '96ers including Dale Klein, Mick Brons, Matt Boland, MUte Beckett, and Ted O'Harrah '94.

Andy Hurst is stationed there as an instractor, and Tony MacGrogan just got out and is headed to Wharton. John "I wish I could be like Juice" Moe is in Newport at Department Head School.

In November, Mike headed to Norfolk to become the weapons officer on an SSN. Adding to the list of all of Mike's recent accomplishments is his farewell to his crazy bachelor days. On 31 May 2003, he married a wonderful woman that he met while at Penn State named Tracey.

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Pres; Capt Tom Wagner, USMC h: 703-784-2036; e; towags@hotmail.com Sec'y; LT Mike McGreevy, USN 1869 Somersby Ln., Virginia Beach, VA 23456 h: 757-430-7815; c; 757-270-4654 e: groovel997@hotmail.com Friends, Interesting times we live in, and few describe them as well as our esteemed Class president. So I open with this literary gem chronicling Tom's arrival in Bahrain Airport shortly before OIF kicked off: After my first full cavity search was complete I went to baggage claim where everyone else's bags were on conveyor belt except for mine. I thought that was so nice for them to segregate my bags frora the rest of thera for an easy departure. The only thing was, mine were encompassed by Saddam's seven other identical twins, equipped with berets, mustaches, and serai-automatic weapons. I poUtely asked Saddam to move so I could get my bag and his six twins all reached for their weapons. Fast forward to being "escorted" to the back room where they started going through ray bags and cut right to the chase. Saddam asked me in muffled English, "You have magazines?" I'm scanning through my brain like I did when I used to get called to the principal's office for no reason, thinking, "what did I bring with me for professional fraining?" I answered, "Yes, I have the Maxim swimsuit edition that ray wife bought rae." (ReaUy she did, it was Uke a stocking stuffer in my carry on.) He was still just staring at me through his not-so-recentiytriramed eyebrows. Now I'm stumped. I was thinking that this is an Arab nation and they probably aren't too keen on me bringing in some of my favorite movies. You know what type of movies. But then I reraerabered that those were all in the box that is going to get

Fed-Exed out to me by my Marines next week.

Right about then is when Saddam nuraber three found the raagazines, periodicals that is, they were looking for along with ray pistol holster and empty pistol magazines. Guess these guys kind of get spun up if you bring what looks Uke weapons into their airport. Go figure. After my second full cavity search they took my military ID and the pistol raags and went and talked to Saddam number four in the adjacent back room. Saddam number two came out a few minutes later and gave the magazines and ID back to rae and sent me on my way.

Mike Russ got the best of OIF, spending 3.5 months flying out of Al Jaber AB, Kuwait, in support of OSW and OIF, and then moving his family into their new home in Jacksonville, NC, in June. Mike's squadron, VMFA (AW)-533, and sister squadron, VMFA-251, were two Marine squadrons out of MCAS Beaufort that joined the West Coast MAG for the big fight. Check out his pix too. Mike worked with or saw Maj Lance Muniz '91, Eric Burton '95, Doug Glover '94, Bobby Peal '96, Tyler Head '98, Billy Simmons '96, Boyce Hunt, Brendan Powell, Jabari Reneau '96, and Mike Shand '96. Mike Russ is now the Tenth Marine Regiment air officer I have his address and number, so send me an email if you need it.

Mike Russ and Brendan Powell after thefr fu-st bombing mission into fraq Next time you see a really cheesy movie like "Tears of the Sun," or the TV show "JAG" throws out some impossible scheme where the NPQ lawyer flies his F-14 in order to HALO in and rescue his supermodel USMC co-worker or some other such nonsense we tell gullible civilians is the math, caU Jose Fikes at 619-709-1873 and tell him how you feel. Jose is now a public affairs officer and one of the Navy's military liaisons to the film and television industry in Hollywood. Specifically, he works on Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles. He started there 1 April '03 after completing an eight-week course at the Defense Information School at Ft. Meade, MD. He plans on lining up a gig at the Playboy Mansion for the Ten Year. And ladies, I'm sure Jose can arrange something to your liking as well.

Andy Richards checked in from submarine duty (staff really) in Italy, where he reports: John Mues is doing his best to prove that no lack of Italian is enough to stop him from hooking up, and setting new standards in the home decoration department. He is our liaison with the SEALs and doing his best to finagle every good deal under tiie sun. Jason Neal and his wife, Sylvie, are cunently expecting their first child. Jason is serving as the butt of all the French bashing in the office. Kenji Gjovig '98 was detailed here as a watch officer, but has somehow ended up in our Intel department. He and his wife, Bonnie, are perfecting their winemaking skills with their landlord in their spare

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timefromvolunteer work. Christina Neel '98 is die token SWO on tiie staff. She is as confused as the rest of us about what the hell she is supposed to do on a staff witii a bunch of bubbleheads here in Naples. Scott Jackson and Sam T-very high number made cameo appearances during OIF to help out the TLAM guys. Scott was here for over a month TAD from sub school and never once had tiie guts to challenge Neapolitan traffic, but maybe he was on to something as the next story relates.

Andy got rid of his old car by way desttuctive testing, first seeing how long it could survive without an oil change, then by crashing it into a retaining wall doing well over the speed limit, even if he pretended it was in MPH. Now he drives a Fiat Uno with a one-liter engine and manual choke, which, sadly, is not the smallest car on the road there in Italy, Despite hopes of cashing out the rest of his time in the Navy there, Andy is destined for more sea duty as a "super JO" for a year. But he'll miss the exceptional travel opportunities he's enjoyed since coming to Europe a few years ago.

Pat Perdue (pattickfperdue@yahoo.com) sends his new numbers, below, following the passing of his old phone: 917-279-8161. Home phone is stiU the same: 646-414-8024. Pat is going to be helping me with the column so the gaps are reduced when I'm deployed and there wiU be a greater variety of news from his investigative reporting. Please feel free to send him put and news.

John Bruzza has been as busy in peace as he was in war. John and wife, Debbie, started thefr family in Central Illinois after getting married in November '02. Then John deployed for OIF, which he retumed from in May '03 only to find out in June '03 that they're expecting thefr first child in this spring (congratulations). Check out John's description of their unluckily timed nuptials: Many of you know and were part of rrune and Debbie's wedding on 2 November 2002 (also Sam Bakion's birthday and the day before my dad's birthday). Then I had surgery on my left ankle, then Debbie had surgery on her left foot (much to everybody's amusement). Then our honeymoon to Disneyworld became a famUy vacation to Disneyworld because I was supposed to be deploying to fraq, but that tumed out to be a two-week vacation to CaUfomia.

I won't paraphrase a better writer, so, sttaight from Navy Sports information: Omar Nelson is entering his second year on the Navy Football Radio Network and his first as the fuU-time color analyst. Nelson handled the color commentary on radio for last year's game at Tulane and was also the color commentator for Navy's appearances on HDNet TV. Nelson is a 1997 graduate of the Naval Acaderay where he helped lead the Midshipmen to a 9-3 record and a victory over Califomia in the Aloha Bowl, Nelson won three varsity letters at fullback for the Mids.

Upon graduation. Nelson reported to Surface Warfare Officer School in Newport, RI, and then served as the first division officer onboard DENVER (LPD-9) frora August 1998-July 2000.

In January of 2000, Nelson deployed for six months to the Persian Gulf with DENVER for Operation Southem Watch. Nelson also served as the auxiliaries officer onboard SIDES (FFG14) from November 2000-May 2002. In Febmary of 2002, Nelson deployed with SIDES in support of Operation Enduring Freedora.

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2002 to work in tiie seamanship and navigation department. He teaches sfrategy and tactics and seamanship and navigation in the spring. In the summer, he serves as the officer in charge of a Yard Patrol Craft fraining Midshipmen.

Aaron SheUey finally made it home from the war late in July after flying USMC CH-53's throughout OIF. He is reachable at apshelley@hotmail.com, and wishes all good luck and God Bless.

Maureen Moroney proudly states from last summer: So I'm officially a Youngster I just got back fromrayYP cmises on Wednesday and saw the Chapel dome so I finally became an official Youngster Never did YPs as a Mid thanks to suraraer senunar YP Cmise was like a paid vacation visiting Boston and New York and Amanda MacAlpin in Littie Creek. This shore duty thing rules. I've seen a ton of you already and hope to get a few raore visitors this coming fall-winter Cody Sinclair and his wife, Sarah Jo, moved to Annapolis at the end of the spring and I see Ken Harper once in a blue moon too. SeaNav/USNA is one big ongoing reunion. I should be gossip central but can never reraeraber what people tell me, so don't expect me to keep you up to date. Since then I've seen a ton of Fun One at Pat "Paddy" Haley's wedding. He married Lauren Makar, an amazing DC lawyer from New Jersey. Jon Gruen and wife, Christi, flew in from Germany, I drove up with Big Perm, Jeff Adams, and Josh Rich and was excited to see Eck, Shea, Darcy, Dave Filanowicz, Rich Linhart, and Amanda. It was a beautiful wedding and an absolute blast. Congratulations Pat and Lauren. I don't think I have any news about myself. No, not dating really but I'm trying to bat away all these 38-year-olds that keep hitting on me, it's getting kind of disturbing, but I'm StiU getting carded so I'm not too worried. Have a great summer! â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Mo. Darcy (Stuart) and Shea Thompson checked in: Darcy and I visited the Gmen's in raid June and had a blast. Ed "Big Perm" Vernon received his separation orders for Febmary '04. Life here in Monterey has been pretty good. Scheduled to graduate 19 Deceraber '03 and will be heading to Newport once again to start department head school on 30 January '04. (Hate Newport) About Jon Gruen, the exercises officer at NSW Unit-2, Darcy and Shea say, "Now that he is in Germany I have renamed him Johan (Yohan) the Great." Jon is married and was looking for his next set of orders back to a SEAL Team, coast undetermined, when I wrote this in December '03.

Jeff Walker and his wife. Heather, baptized their son, Caleb Michael WaU:er, at the Academy Chapel on 24 August. He was bom on 2 June at Portsmouth Naval Hospital a healthy 7 pounds, 15 ounces, Jeff says, "We had a good group of fellow stellar performers show up. In the picture attached from left to right are: Chris Perkins, Joe Chopek, Heather Walker, Caleb Walker, Jeff Walker, Travis Wells, Steve Cussen, and Mike Apriceno '96. Ben Aton and Boh Armhrester attended as well, but missed the photo.

L to r: Chris Perkins, Joe Chopek, Heather Walker, Caleb Walker, Jeff Walker, Travis Wells, Steve Cussen, and Mike Apriceno '96

Heather, Caleb, and Jeff WaUcer at Caleb's baptism, USNA Chapel Mike Loeffler and wife, Alicia, send the following info about the birth of their son, Sam, in September: Alicia is doing quite well. She is staving off a very tenacious fever, but is up and around frying to redistribute the 12,000 i.v. bags of saline solution they have pumped through her by strolling the haUs of the hospital floor. She is on cloud nine with rae and walking with as ranch spring in her step as she can muster given the mere 72 hours since major abdominal surgery..., which is about twice that of myself!

Sam is.. .perfect.. .wonderful.. .aU of the things you would expect to hear from a new dad (...but this dad really means it!) He sleeps, looks around intently as if he is "casing the joint", and entertains himself and everyone else in the room with superhuraan facial contortions. The pediatrician's prognosis was...perfect...wonderful...all the things you wouldn't expect to hear from a gmmpy doctor Many thanks for your thoughts and prayers.

The Loefflers are home and healthy now.

Congratulations.

Colin Echols graduated from NPS on 19 December '03 with a masters degree in mechanical engineering. Colin, wife, Ashley, and daughter, Aiden, have moved to Texas, where Colin will be stationed in SUPSHIP Ingleside.

Colin says, "Aiden doesn't have a cell phone yet, however I bet it won't be long before she is pleading with me to buy her one." Their new address and number is: 210 Country Club Blvd., Portland, TX 78374; 361-777-2170.

From JJ Puga back in October: Hello everyone, here's a picture of me and Shawn McBride-we're doing a platoon together at ST-1. The guys really love our Academy stories, so if you can team up with another ring knocker, I highly suggest it. I know, I know, our finger plan didn't exactiy come out right-but the guys got the point (check out photo). Take it easyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;pugabear

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99 Shawn McBride and JJ Puga doing demo, and a platoon, together Mr. Hoppin, a retired U S A F public affairs guy, has asked our Class for some help with his literary work. H e is in the final stages of writing a book of biographies about people w h o graduated at the top or bottom of their classes from all three academies. The Alumni Association cooperated by sending his request to m e and he's gotten several dozen from the past 50 years.

However, he didn't hear from any Marines and would like to interview people near the top or near the bottom as well as the actual anchors and n u m b e r o n e s . Mr. H o p p i n invites a n y o n e described to contact him: Lt Col Christopher J. Hoppin, U S A F R (Ret.) ( c h o p p i n @ a o l . c o m ) ; 196 Seashore Ave., Peaks Island, M E 04108; 207-766-2593; f: 207-766-5109 I close with another Wagnerism: In ray quest to make the world a much worse place, I just found out that my wife, Amy, is indeed pregnant with a futiire member of the brigade honor committee. It's due in March '04 so if you find yourself becoming suddertiy heavier, its not because its St. Patty's day and you drank too much Guinness, its because ray fat child increased the deck raultiple of the Earth, thus altering its rotation around its intended axis. I am currently aboard the mighty warship PELELIU with Expeditionary Stiike Group One. In the last three months I have been in the Middle East for fraqi Freedom, came home in May '03, went on terminal leave in June, got my terminal leave papers signed the day my child was conceived, got a job in Home Depot's store leadership program, bought our ffrst home, and got recalled frora terminal leave to go aboard PELELIU for the first week to frain the aviation logistics team on expeditionary operations.

Now I'm heading home and back to work after Hawaii, hopefully to never wear a uniform again other than my orange apron. Other than that I haven't done squat. I saw ol' Brester (Bob Armhrester) at North Island in June when he brought a batch of Midshipraen out for Summer Cmise. I didn't think it was possible but I think he lost weight.

Stay safe, stay in touch. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; G r o o v e

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Pres; Buster O'Brien e; obriencj@29palms.usmc.mil Vice Pres: Ben Adeyemi e; nigeriansteele@hotmail.com Treas: Jason MendenhaU Sec'y; Minh-tu Nguyen 6716 Stonecutter D r , Burke, VA 22015 h: 703-644-7924; e: minhUi99@yahoo.com Happy N e w Year ' 9 9 ! I've got plenty of updates, letters and pictures so let's not waste any time and get sttaight to them.

First off, big congratulations to Michelle and R o b Matthias for the new addition to their family. Here's a note from Michelle: Hello! My name is LT Michelle Matthias (Robert's wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;graduate of the University of San Diego '99). Wanted to let Shipmate know the arrival of our son Arland Robert Matthias on 14 May at Naval Medical Center Balboa, San Diego. He was 7pounds, 6 ounces, and 19 inches long. Robert is currentiy the fraining officer on board STETHEM ( D D G - 6 3 ) . He will be transferring this August to Strategic Command (SfratCom) in Omaha, NE (his hometown), as tiie PAO. F r o m R y a n Conjar (cico@mason.navy.mil): What's up '99? I was recently partying at Sneakers in Jacksonville with the Wardroom of ray ship, MASON (DDG-87), and I ran into a few old friends, Leandro James and David Caldwell. Duane Hess, my roommate from USNA is the GUNNO on our ship and we were pleasantiy surprised to mn in to some of the guys from our Plebe Year Corapany. Dave Caldwell was our roommate in 23 during our Plebe Year and Duane, Leandro, Dave, and myself all moved to 19 for our last three years.

Dave is now a SH-60B pilot with HSL 41 in Mayport and Leandro is an engineer for NASA, living in Cape Canaveral, IT.. I am the CICO onboard and wiU be leaving the Navy in May '04. I have enclosed some pictures taken during the night. A few are of the members of "Old 23," and some are of other USNA grads in MASON Wardroom. We had a lot to drink that night and the pictures definitely show it. I hope every one is doing well. If any of ray old friends want to get in touch with me, you can email me. Take it easy.

L to r: rear, Leandro James, LT David Caldwell, LT Ryan Conjar, LTJG Rick Simmons, (ADO, MASON), ENS Jaret Shideler '02 (DCMO, MASON), LT Mike Meyer '94 (OPS, MASON) front: LT Ben Christen and Duane Hess

L to r: LT David CaldweU, LT Duane Hess, Leandro James, and LT Ryan Conjar

I've also recentiy heard from Emily and Matt Warke w h o are having a great time in Sardinia, Italy, Matt is the PAO officer in L a Maddelena off the coast of Sardinia, which is about 150 miles of the coast of Italy (parallel to Rome): We are living in a beautiful house out in the countryside, which sits up on a hill overlooking our landlord's vineyard and has a view of the ocean. I take a 15 minute ferry to work and back everyday, which is a cool way to relax and start the moming watching the sun rise over the mountains. Of course the food and wine over here have been great. The cuisine is pretty much typical Italian with some local dishes. Almost all the restaurants are Italian, but Corsica is only an hour ferry ride away if we want to get sorae French food. We have done some fraveling around Italy and throughout Sardinia. We just got back from a trip to Scotiand and are planning on doing sorae type of driving tour through Germany and Switzerland over Christmas. This summer has been super hot, so we have spent many a day relaxing on the beaches or taking a boat out to some of the small islands around. Northem Sardinia is a huge tourist destination for Europeans and the rich and famous so it has been packed for tiie past couple months and things are starting to slow down.

Matt and Emily Warke in their Sardinia Home

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Dan is now back in San Diego and trying to adjust back to life on solid ground.

Matt in Positano, Italy

Sounds like they're having a great time.

Here's an update from some of the Marines in our Class. Dave Raymond writes to us with an update on his family as well as Jason Kauhnann's family: Upon his retum from Iraq in July, Jason Kauftnann and I (famiUes included) met at Lake Lanier, GA, for a littie R&R, The lake was absolutely beautiful! We couldn't have asked for a better place to exchange sea stories—his were a lot better than mine! We rented a boat and had a blast splashing around in the water with the kids. And speaking of kids, Jason and Kelley were blessed with a Uttle gfrl early in May—Jason unfortunately was still in Iraq at the time. As well, Susan and I had our second child (a boy) in June. Although it was a bit of a challenge taking a vacation with the newboms, I think we all enjoyed ourselves. As far as duty stations go, Jason is flying CH-46's out of MCAS New River, NC, and I'm a humble supply officer at the Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, GA,

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summer preparing for and taking the bar exara (and passing), Timmy, meanwhile, kept the airways hot between Norfolk and B'hara!

Meanwhile, back at the church, Timothy Alphonzo Williams and Amelia Killebrew were united in marriage. Fr Jeffrey Waldrep did the honors. Among the bridesmaids were Amy's friends, Lindy Brown (maid of honor), Rebecca Beach, Ashley Kem, Sarah Lemons, Allison Mathews, and Emily Kyzer and Tim's sisters, Christy and Becky. Tim's best man was brother, Ricky. Groorasraen were Mike Cook, brothers CPT David, Jonathan, USA, Capt Jim, USMC, brothers-in-law Dr, Trent Webb and Walt Skupien, and Norfolk roommate LTJG Ricardo Rivera. Ushers were brother-in-law, Ron Kendrick, and nephew, Danny Kendrick.

Almost all of Tim's '99 Buds were on deployment! The reception was at Old Waverly Golf Club in West Point, MS, They then went on a wedding cmise on the Caribbean. Carry On! Bezan Morris is doing well now that he's moved to Camp Pendleton and gotten himself married along the way: I was stationed in 29 Palms for tiiree and a half years with the Third Battalion, 11th Marines. It was a great tour with one deployment to Okinawa and another to fraq. Needless to say, I was happy to leave. I have recentiy moved to Camp Pendleton and have gotten married. I met a beautiful gfrl when I was going to artiUery school, and after three years of dating, we finally got hitched. Her name is Kimberly and she was working as a program coordinator for a therapy department at a hospital until we moved in August. I invited a bunch of '99ers but due to deployments and the like only one could make it, Tonio Desorrento. What a guy! The only other Naval Academy guy there was my brother, Murzban Morris '95 and he had to be there. While we were in 29 PaUns I use to see a bunch of Naval Academy types, but with my new biUet not so much.

Sarah Rhoads, Amy Doll, Sarah Jansen, Mark Nagel, Dan Beck, and Lawrence Nance

Kaufmann and Raymond famiUes at Lake Lanier, GA

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Here's a picture of me and Taryn Brady for you from TThailand. We on PRINCETON are in company with NIMTTZ and there are so many of our Classmates over there that I know I would miss many if I tried to mention them all. Taryn knows everyone over there as she spent three and a half months on NIMITZ as our Air Defense Commander's liaison officer So I'll get her to write you an update one of these days. It's been a long deployment as we left from San Diego on 3 March, but our ending date is in sight as we'll be back in early November Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

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dinner. John complained of hematomas all over his upper body following close attention from the female staff that coincidentally took place in two song increments. Chris Barker came home briefly from craise to get a look at his new 5 pound 13.5 oz addition to the family, Kristin.

Chris and his growing family are now in Suffolk, VA. He now has two girls. Can he go for the hat trick?

Other tiian that good time, cmise has been pretty standard really; flying on Thanksgiving over fraq, watching football on satellite TV, and trying to figure out where to spend Christmas. We do have one request; please do not ever again pubUsh a picture of Nick Lalota in front of an E-2. Thanks, and Merry Christmas from the Gulf Go Navy!

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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 Shippies, Before you decide to rough up your neighborhood postal service worker for stealing your most prized piece of propaganda, be advised that they scrapped an issue of Shipmate for the year and it was the one you should have gotten in the November time frame. As a result I have a bunch of material for this issue. As always the entries are from around the globe and include an all-star shout out from W.T.R. Bogle ''the Dant."

Art Terry caught up with him and asked him to give us a shout out and he gladly complied.

At the time of this writing, Saddam has been caught. The Navy Marine Corps team is gearing up for OIF n . In fact, the next blurb you get from me will be from the Sand Box. Send yoiu- war fighting/seagoing stories and pics to ShipmateOO@yahoo.com If you have something that bounces back to you, try again in a week.

That usually means somebody sent a ridiculously large photo that clogged up the box and the problem will be amended soon.

Around the Hom. I don't know exactly where Dan Nolan is stationed but I found an incriminating photo of him on the Marine Corps web site fit for posting. Andrew Notbohm is residing in Virginia Beach, Sharon Holt in Norfolk, Liz Okoree-baah in Cape Carteret, NC. John Augenblick checked in from Jax. He works out of Kings Bay, GA and loves subs (or not). He recently bought a surfboard and a convertible beamer. I think they should make it official and just call the extra nuke pay "BMW pay." WiU WUey drives one now too. I will make sure the current brigade commanders are up to speed what they need to drive in order to carry on the former super striper tradition. Reggie Sinivet is in Quantico now and bumps into Wally Hicks, Jason Brezler, and Matt Bazarian '98 all the time. We hear from Todd "Screech" Bruner this issue as he retumed triumphantly from his honeymoon in the Dominican Republic where he told Sammy Sosa that "The Navy has been very, very good to me!" Brett English finished up prototype and is now on A B E LINCOLN in

Washington spending his Benjamin Franklins.

He bumped into Travis Mattera and Ryan Runge and they both are doing super. John Hall was married in September to his flight school romance Jennifer in San Antonio, TX. In attendance were Chuck Coursey, Chris OUver, Neal Cordez of Virginia Poly Tech and a slender red headed Marine who shall remain nameless.

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Carlton McClain '98, Scott Menzies and Nick Panos outside of Bagram Air Base 1 sfLt Dan Nolan dances with Georgian interpreter Nana MatiashvUi at the Marine Corps birthday ball in Shindisi, GA

Chris, Kaitlin and the newest Barker, Kristen The former Miss Erin O'Mar writes: I wanted to send a quick update and a couple of pictures. I got married this past spring, in La Jolla, CA, to Jorge Cubas. He was a personal frainer in San Diego, CA. I lateral fransferred into the meteorology and oceanography comraunity at the corapletion of my first SWO tour We are stationed in Spain, where we will be for the next three years. We absolutely love Spain!

I work at the Naval European Meteorology and Oceanography Center and Jorge is a personal frainer at the gym. I hope all is weU! Nick Panos and Scott Menzies checking in from the other side of the world on deployment with the VAW-123 Screwtops onboard ENTERPRISE:

The air wing is stocked with 'OO-Angie Marino in VAQ-137, Lona Brooks in VF-211, Larry Smith and Chris Dentzer in VFA-86, and John Flodder in VS-32, Timmy Hubes is onboard as a shooter We have been out for just over three months and our only port call was cut short to fly in support of ground froops in Operation Enduring Freedom, The Screwtops were forward deployed to Bagram Air Base which got us off the boat for a while. When not getting shot at, living in tents, and eating MREs; we made good use of the time by pillaging old Soviet Migs msting on the side of the mnway. Plus we had to wear guns all the time, which should scare most of you.

Enclosed is a pic of us and Carlton McClain '98 in front of the welcome sign at the base.

"Jim Buddy" Farrow got married on 20 June in Oklahoma City to the former Miss Andrea Rae Brabec aka "Andy." Jim Buddy and his new wife have been the high profile couple in Hawaii and across the Pacific. Jim was the first one off the sub after the completion of their eight-month deployment. Every photographer and TV cameraman on the island capttrred their lip lock and it was all over the TV and newspapers. They also have become Korean television stars. While hanging out at the beach one aftemoon, they were approached by a camera crew and asked if they would like to be filmed for a commercial walking the beach and they would be able to eat and drink for free and get filmed indulging in these gifts. Needless to say they agreed to these terms.and two weeks later they got a finished product in the mail. They put in the VCR tape and there they were eating and drinking and galloping along the beach. The whole thing was narrated in Korean and there is giant Korean writing on the screen as it moves along. It was an ad for a North Korean food channel trying to lure Asian tourists to "The Tastes of Guam."

They had a TV that replayed the lip lock on the pier and the commercial continuously at the reception, it was priceless. Well done Jim Buddy and Andy! Buddy wedding guest list was as follows: Russ Davies, Murph, Rob Lang, BiUy Rodriguez, Alvin "Guns of the Navaro" Martino '99, James "Chesty" FuUer, Henry Meryl Roenke IV, Jason Brotherton, Dee Roberts and special guest star Jonny "Colorado" Keisler.

John Fay writes: Well, I have never written to Shipmate, so I figured I would make my first submission.

I've been out in Jax since last November I joined my squadron during workups, and we deployed early, (Jan.) and headed totiieMed for the ensuing war. It all worked out anyway because we returned in late May, and have been the surge carrier since. Not too bad of a deal for a shorter cmise. My squadron, VS-24, recently performed the flyover for the NavyTulane football game. Our "All Academy" afrcrew, ranging from '85 to '00 flew four S-3 Vikings in a diaraond formation over Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium just before Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

Navy kicked tiie ball off. It was quite a rush to be a part of We landed at Andrews AFB and quickly retumed for tiie second half Between the third and fourth quarter we were invited down to the field for a quick sideline interview witii the Brigade's ever-so-popular HD,net field reporter, Kandace Kmeger, as well as infroduction to the crowd from the south end zone. Sadly enough, I think it was the most time I spent on tiie field, and certainly the most in the end zone!

In all it was great retuming to not only Annapolis, but to a new stadium and to a team on a mission. The Midshipmen rolled over Tulane, 35-17. The stadium, while not complete yet, looks fantastic. And the Mids and the crowd at the game never stopped yelling.

Much Uke mesh hats, pearl snap westem shirts, and PBR's, it appears support is among the biggest trends around in Annapolis, USNA is stacked with a great supporting staff from the top all of the way down. I really enjoyed this unique retum to Annapolis, and am looking forward to a victory over Array for a much overdue return of the Commander in Chief's Trophy.

Jason Yoder writes: This is my first submission to Shipmate and hopefuUy not my last. I am stiU tmdging through medical school with only seven months until graduation. The other exciting news in my Ufe is that I am now the proud father of Carson Marie Yoder She was bom 2 October weighing 7 pounds, 13 ounces and measuringjust shy of 21 inches. She has brown hafr and brown eyes and looks just like her mother thank goodness. Anyway, I just wanted to let everyone know that one of our most eligible bachelors took the vows a few weeks ago. I am talking about none other than Kevin Chlan. Kevin married the lovely Wendy Robinson of Glen Bumie, MD on 13 September in Vfrginia Beach. Many Classmates stationed aU over the globe ttaveled in for this event and I must say it was a weekend to remember Those present included myself John Wray, Jeff HoUenbach, Tom AUosso, Jason Isreal, Nick Trzcinski, Brian Galloway, Zach Herzberger, and Drew Cook. One of the highUghts of the weekend included the bachelor party, which took place at a great redneck honky-tonk bar called Desperado's. Kevin was dressed accordingly in his rhinestone cowboy ouffit complete with fringe and a cowboy hat. And of course there was bull riding for everyone. Despite being sUghUy intoxicated before even setting foot on the buU, everyone escaped without injury and managed to have a great time. The wedding day itself was beautiful and the ceremony went off without a hitch. During the reception Kevin received a long-distance phone caU from Brad Geary currently deployed "somewhere" with SDV Team 2. Along with myself, Brad was supposed to be a best man, so his presence was greatiy missed. It was sad to see everyone go the following day but fortunately we all made it out before Hurricane Isabel arrived. Kevin and Wendy managed to sneak in a quick honeymoon before heading back to Lemoore, CA. The newlyweds are cunentiy scheduled to move to Japan in November with Kevin's super-homet squadron. Well, that's all I have for now. Take care.

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Don Calkins writes: Hello from GEORGE WASHINGTON. Don

Kevin Chlan and the former Miss Wendy Robinson

Todd Bruner, i.e. "Screech" writes: Well I figured I'd finally write something because one, I figured out how to change the address of where Shipmate was going so I actually get it and two, I got married'. So I wanted to throw some pics your way and see if you could make room for me in the next episode.

My wife is the former Lauren Brick, daughter of Jim Brick '71. We were married 2 August in Jamestown, RI. Class of '00 attendants were; Pete Giambastiani, JD Sullivan, Mike Lee, Adam Tolk, and Mary Beth Hartman, Now Lauren and I live in the great Pac-Nor West and I am doing the submarining thing stationed on ALABAMA,

Todd Bmner and the former Miss Lauren Brick

L to r: Brent Greene '71, Ed Giambastiani '70, Mike Lee, Pete Giambastiani, Mary Beth Hartman, JD SulUvan, Jeff Loustanau '71, Adam ToUc, Todd Bmner '72 father oftiiegroom, Dan Brown '71, Jim Brick '71 father of the bride, Dennis Morral '72, Pete Hannery '71, CJ Dirig '70, Mike ToUefson '68, Dan Bowler '70, Jim Metzger '71, Chip Griffiths '71, James Childs '86, Rick Rubel '72; infront:Todd Bmner,, goorm and Lauren Bmner, bride

Pete Giambastiani, Mike Lee, Adam Tolk, JD SulUvan and Todd Bmner at the Star Bar in Newport, RI

Calkins reporting from VS-31 with Mike Ferrara, Matt Wilkening, Brett McDaniel, Mike Gawlas '98, Dan Bleicher '99, and other old men like Tim "Octa" Hill '92 and XO Jeff "Pancho" Davila '86. Here on the open seas, we've been giving gas and saving the butts of many of our pointy nose partners like Nate Spurr, Mike Manichia, A J Prebula, Lenny Wise, and Dan Delacruz to narae a few I constantiy see around the air wing (and behind our wing with their probe out). Of the utraost iraportance is my getting married to the beautiful and talented Miss Elizabeth Lingvall from San Diego, CA. Members of "Club 28" celebrated the engagement after meeting the charming bride-to-be and claim Don finally landed his perfect girl witii all five criteria. We will be married at St. Bridget's Catholic Church in San Diego. She's an intelligent, witty, spiritual surfer girl, my perfect match. Her best friend LesUe Smith got engaged to Scott Wienpel earlier in tiie year.

Needless to say, there will be plenty of 2000 representation at both festivities to be sure.

Joel Spangenberg writes: Greetings from Charleston, SC. The Nuclear Power Pipeline is very much intact. After seeing the latest group of nuke's finish Power School ADM Rickover '23 would likely tum over in his grave. Will Harting, Eric Adams, Mike Beaty, Brett English, Ken Roman, and Brad Wolf '01 are regulars at prototype, more than willing to work thefr 12-hour shifts. On 28 June Gosia Wawrzak and I were married at the Chapel. Surprisingly, everybody was able to make it on time to the noon wedding after dancing and revelry at O'Brien's on Friday night. The ceremony was great and so were the sword archers, a motley group flying in from distant comers of the continent (primarily the Droogs), including Brett O'Donovan, Jason McClain, Marcos Melendez, Matt Ibbetson, Matt Powers '01, Taylor Rempe, Brian Peithman, and James Reeve. Also present were Nate Spurr, Matt Henigin and Colin Young. Afterwards at the Alumni House, the Academy crowd dropped the "party bomb," with additional assistance from Gosia's Colgate University friends. It became apparent early on that the open bar would be a success and that our tab would surely exceed the $1000 mark... A word of warning for any of you who might be inviting Classmates from San Diego to a wedding!

The party did not stop there. Once again, the venue of choice was O'Brien's, for some dinner and live tunes by a I970's cover-band.

Rumor has it O'Donovan left early, between ordering his dinner and being served, in search of a certain cute wedding guest. After over four hours of confusion as to his whereabouts, he was found alone, shirtless and shoeless on a porch near West Sfreet, inebriated and with his cell-phone and wallet lying safely by his side.

That's it for this month sports fans. Keep it coming Shipmate00@yahoo.com, I leave you with regards from the man himself CAPT Randy Bogle (Ret.). For the Marines out there this should be pre-briefed with the standard caption you get when your about to gets some outstanding PME...Laminate it, put it in your butt pack, and take it to the field. Godspeed.. .Murph To tiie great Class of 2000, Your Class Vice President, Art Teny, asked if I would send you a message and I am delighted to take him up on his request. I retired on

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1 July '98 and am cunentiy Uving in El Cajon, CA. I am working for a computer based fraining company, D.P. Associates Inc., as the aviation programs manager and managing our west coast office, I like my job and I work for a very good company but nothing is quite Uke the camaraderie and esprit de corps of serving in the military. I loved every second of my time in the Navy because I got to serve with some wonderful, dedicated, loyal, hardworking people on a daily basis who wore the cloth of this great nation with pride. There is nothing else like service to our nation and having the opportanity to lead others in helping to keep this country free, I'm very proud of each of you for what you are doing and I ara also very proud of what you have accomplished in your young Uves. Art asked me to comment on what I see as the most important piece of advice I could give you as junior officers to ensure you succeed at becoming successful in today's military. I don't think there is just one piece of advice but I stiU believe to this day the words of John Paul Jones still ring tme, "Be a man (woman), know your men (people/froops)."

You must leam to take care of your people and they will take care of you. Take care doesn't mean coddling thera but teaching them good order and discipUne, patting them on the back when they deserve it and kicking them in the butt when they need it. They will respect you for it and your unit will be raore capable as a result. Easier said than done, but I do believe this is the foundation to becoming a good leader in the miUtary. Art also asked rae how I Uked being Commandant. Very simply, I loved it. It was my favorite command tour because of men and women Uke you who made it special.

You represent the very best of what this country has to offer in our young people and reflect the tme meaning of that famous quote by Theodore Roosevelt; "It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbled, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who ens and comes short again and again, who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends hiraself in a worthy cause, who at best knows achieveraent and who at the worst if he fails at least fails while daring greatly so that his place shaU never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat." Thank you for being "in the arena" and God Bless you aU.

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ftes; 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; angelakaralekas@yahoo.com '01, Happy New Year! I write as I spend my final days as a surface warrior on MCCAMPBELL. I have laterally transferred to the oceanography community and will be going to Naples, Italy to work at the weather station. We are off the coast of South America on Counter Drag Ops. I am in good company with Rich Buonauito, who just took orders to DECATUR as the training officer, 152

and Rob WiUiams who is headed to the pattol craft MONSOON as the operations officer.

Danielle Kaegel is staying onboard MCCAMPBELL for a second tour to be the training officer. Sonya Campoamor '00 is finishing out her second tour and will soon be leaving for shore duty in Washington. Justin Popso '03 and Christian Bickings '03 checked onboard this past summer and are turning into the finest of SWO pups. Mike Cummins '96 is the weapons officer and Sarah Heidt '02 is here as the world's finest ASWO. We were close enough to the coast of Panama to catch some of the ArmyNavy game. Unfortunately, the satellite signal was not very good so there was no sound and every few minutes the screen would freeze until the officer of the deck moved the ship a couple degrees. Nonetheless, we were able to see Navy win. As I leave San Diego, I will certainly miss all the times I ran into different people all over the city. Please keep sending in your submissions, they are greatly appreciated and keep everyone connected.

This month's big surprise email came from Jen Suellentrop Brokaw who wrote to tell me that Julia LUlis was on the show "Wheel of Fortune" and won $5,000. She also said that she has finished her first tour on STUMP and is headed to CARTER HALL (LSD-50). She and her hus-

band, Cullen Brokaw, went to the Army-Navy game with Julia Lillis, Andy Henwood, Dave Harrington, Andre Pardo, and Aaron Fielder.

They proudly represented our Class by yelling aught one cheers throughout the game.

Geoff Bent writes: T.J. Farina and I here representing the mighty GETTYSBURG'S aught-one detachment.

Fifty-eight days and two beers has brought with it a clarity of thought unknown to us since Commissioning, as well as resurrecting skills hitherto beUeved lost, like writing. It's amazing what a combination of the latest Shipmate, constant HF static, a gallon of coffee, and the rev watch on a Sunday will inspire...hence this little jig. We are currently on-station in the Persian Gulf living the SWO dream, fighting the good fight one day at a time while staring at the arse-end of the ENTERPRISE during planeguard. Lacking better diversions for our time, we've been kept entertained by foUowing Navy football and downloading pictures of the Great Annapolis Rood (only takes an hour each). TJ will be heading to Nuke School in March—yes, he is on the delayed program, but how often do you get to be "da strika" on the best damn Tomahawk teara in the land? I should be onrayway to USS Next Ship sometime in the April '04timeframe—whowould have thought that the ADMIN-ho was just that vital...hopefully, orders to SWO-Universify will be available. VADM Roughead flew on board to see us off when we sailed by Norfolk to meet the carrier; TJ told hira he still wanted compensation for the Youngster spring break he had to spend in Bancroft, but the 'Dant wasn't budging. Brett Bujac and Clay Johnson are the aught one plus two cats tiiat checked onboard recentiy, and though they still wear shirt stays in their coveralls, they're coming along. It isn't their fault they chose to skip SWOS so that they wouldn't miss the war. A quick round-up of some other slightly shady characters—Brad Long is traipsing about South America on the ROBERT G. BRADLEY

looking for a wife, while fighting the war on dmgs in his spare time. Ruraor has it he was

apprehended on a recent trip to Annapolis trying to brasso BiU's baUs, but sources close to the incident are keeping their lips sealed.

Mayport wiU miss Scott Mackes, whose personal Right Spirit Campaign found him caraping out in the neighbor's front yard more than once. An 11-month divo tour on ESTOCIN and a ship-sale to Turkey later, he's now in Bremerton as a no-nonsense DCA on the fleet's fastest oilier, CAMDEN. Word is he's taking the bonus and will be getting an M.A. in naval message writing from Luce Hall before fleeting up to Company officer Duane O-fer just got back frora a 225 day vacation onboard NASHVILLE to the Gulf, Vytenis Benetis is at UMD getting his Ph.D., Dennis Doyle and Melissa Combs are out in San Diego froUcking in the sun, and Patrick Doyle is mnning for his Ufe playing All-Marine Rugby. WeU that's all for now, hope all is well...out.

Hoot Stahl writes: What's up, I recently retumed from an extended (8raonth)spring break in sunny fraq.

I'm doing the rifle platoon commander thing out here on the left coast, with 1/4.1 think I'm getting back to normal, surfing, chiUing and otherwise raising the roof, with the likes of Josh HiU, John Games, Pete Peemoeller, "Zito" Fisher, Ron Winchester, Justin Jordan, Jack Kruse, and Tim Berthold.

Good times are had by aU. Carlo Pecori is an Intel officer in my battalion, so he and I were able to keep a good sense of humor overseas.

I've heard Carlo is trying to sell golden AK47's and an fraqi 1970's erafracksuit at a reasonable price. He and I were consistentiy ridiculed for our decision to grow mustache's...his made him look like Groucho Marks and I was starting to look pretty ridiculous myself...I can neither confirra nor deny that Daryl Hill was trying to operate under deep cover in fraq by wearing white works, so as to look like a special republican guard fighter If he was, I'ra almost positive that he had a valid chit. I did see him somewhere south of Baghdad, shirtless and standing by the road, waving at me. Only Daryl! I also ran into Scott Swantner when I was back on the East Coast for leave, he is newly married and doing weU at Lejeune with 1/2. He proceeded to eat aU of the biscuits that my mom made for breakfast. I think Swat secretly desires to re-attain his former playing weight. WeU that's about all I can think of. Hope to see a few more of y'all out and about! By the way, I'm thinking about forming a delayed grad association,,,the few and the proud.. .any takers?

Justin Banz writes: A word or two frora the West Coast. Got raarried to Kristin in May and will be heading out to HSL-51 in Japan around Febmary. With rae at HSL-4I in San Diego is Nate Velcio and Ryan Atwood. Keeping the HSL fradition alive on the East Coast are Jason Russo, Brian McArthur (married to Jill in August), Daniel Murphy, and Mark Risser. Jason "Oneton" Singleton is riding the slow boat out of Kings Bay and trying to figure out how tofrackdown the fan who robbed Moises Alou of the foul ball in the NLCS. Scott Cuomo is back frora Iraq and reacquainting himself to showers and beds. I Just kicked off the World Series with John Kingsbury (married to Bre in July) who is with SEAL Team 1 in Coronado and doing well. Also in attendance was Raul "Ponch" Acevedo who is up at Le-Less NFOing the Super Hornets around and enjoying that "new car smell." Seth Stallings is out on cmise right now and wiU be marrying Amy in May. Got an Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

email from Luis Rivera and Frank Magallon who are chipping paint on both coasts and cursing tiie white man as always. Mike Moore just got raarried on tiie Yard to Andie and is out in Hawaii in tiie steel tube of love. Beth Dixon just got a place in Crab town and is doing who knows what at the NSA (or was I not supposed to say anything about that). Hope everyone is doing well, look me up if you ate in Atsugi.

Dan BUUe writes: HeUo from the Northem Arabian Gulf, better known as the sea of flies. When not standing watch, fly swatter ready to sfrike a blow for tiie war on terror, we're busy thwarting pirate attacks and diverting those ever some elusive smugglers. Yes, LT Neil Penso '99 of HSL 45 Det Three managed to pounce on pirates who were trying to make a getaway after steeling tires off a fishing ship. Sea swap is almost finished for the crew of the now decommissioned 0LDE.VDORF (DD-992) and everyone in the crew is looking forward to a welcome break at home in San Diego for Christmas before going on to our next duty stations when the command dissolves. Nick Lockwood could have wedding beUs in his future when he retums to the East Coast to ComDesRon and 18 on ENTERPRISE be closer to his main squeeze. "Mail gfrl" Rose Goshlnski took a trip to TARAWA (part of ESGI) to visit and see her next duty as DCA. This wiU be first ship out of four she'U be on that isn't decommissioning. Me? I'm stUl waiting for approval to tiansition to pilot, but looking forward to starting off once again in Pensacola, Nowtiiatthe tumor is out of my head, I can use my fuU brain instead of half! Here's a Ust of FLE (team OLY) USNA Alumni aboard: LT Kunberley Robertson '94, LT BUI Bruce '96, LTJG Nick Lockwood, LTJG Rose Goshinski, HSL 45 Det Two "Lonewolf' Airdet, LT Dianna Yorty '99, LT Chris Delong '99, and LT Niel Penso '99, Dana Kaegel sent the following article to remember our Classmate KeUy Haney; The Navy women's crew teara recently christened a new sheU to honor former team member and Captain KeUy Haney. Haney was a three-year member of the women's crew team who served as team captain in her senior year of 2001. She rowed with the second varsity as a sophomore and with the first varsity as a junior During her senior year, she overcame aribinjury to again row with the second varsity sheU which recorded a 15-2 record on the season. She was fatally injured in an automobile accident Dec. 29, 2001, near Lihula, Estonia. "Naming a shell after Kelly gives a presence of her spirit to Hubbard Hall everyday," said Navy head coach Mike Hughes. "It is a spirit that everyone around the boathouse knows, respects and misses. Present at the christening of the "Kelly Haney '01" were her parents, retfred CDR Keith and Ree Haney of Durham, NH, as well as Kelly's fiancee at the time oftileaccident, Tonu Mets, who captained the Navy heavyweight crew teara as a senior in 2001. Afterwards, curtent Navy team captain Lisabeth DiAntonio spoke of the effect KeUy had on her teammates. "Kelly was always ready to help anyone who needed it, whether it be a rowing question, or trying to pile as many people as would fit into her car so we didn't have to waUc back from the boathouse after practice," remembered DiAntonio. "She loved to row and to workout. If you wanted to find Kelly there were two places you could look, at the boathouse or in Ricketts working out with Steve Murdock. She made rowing fun and exciting. I was a Plebe coxing the second

varsity boat so I was understandably a littie nervous, Kelly made me feel welcome and always gave me advice to help me improve.

Oifr boat almost went undefeated during my Plebe Year, and Kelly was a big part of that, She always gave everything she had when she was out on the water Losing Kelly devastated all of us, but everyone who rowed with her now has Kelly on their side watching over tiiem,"

Justin Betz writes: I thought that I would write in and update people on the sometimes forgotten Marine pilots. First congratulations to: Joe Mederos, Trevor Wilk, Wilson McGraw, and Pablo Torres for all getting their Wings, I received mine and am flying C-130's, Wilson McGraw, Joe Mederos, and Trevor Wilk all got CH-46s, Pablo Tones is flying Cobras on the West Coast. I will be heading out to Japan for three years once I am done with the FRS, Also, Congratulations to Dan Post who got married!

WiU Bundy writes: I was suddenly inspired to write an email for submission to Shipmate when I read the NovDec issue. Jose Martinez and I are stationed aboard the finest submarine in the fleet PORTSMOUTH (SSN 707),..I ara the chemical and radiological confrol officer and Jose is the electrical assistant. We have been out here in Seventh fleet doing great things in the sneaky and devious manner that we submariners use.

If you have the clearance I'd love to share the stories. But even those stories, probably aren't as interesting as our Marine Classmates, We are not out here alone. Just in ship's company we have our XO Rick "All 1 want to do is play Poker" Stoner '89, Matthew "NAV" Labonte '93, Eric "The Beater" Betanoff '99, Konstantinos "Garden Digger" Hatzidakis '00, and Dave "I like the girls" George '00. We have had a great operational deployraent and have hit the absolute worst liberty ports in the WestPac; let's see Guara, Sasebo and then Guara, again. One oftiieseliberty ports involved yours tmly being anested for possession of a ffrearm. It is what the higher ups call "A Liberty Risk." I hope that everyone is doing good and if you are ever in San Diego past the March timeframe give rae a call and we'll go out for a beer.

Steve Weydert writes: I am just about done with the RAG here in JacksonviUe (P-3's) and am heading out to Hawaii for some rough duty. I got married over Thanksgiving break. The wedding and reception were wonderful. I married Tina Marie Sanchez of KingsviUe, TX. She is the mayor's daughter and we met while I was at flight school in Corpus Christi, TX, at Farrah's. She is wonderful and we are stiU really excited. Some other Class of '01 in attendance were Brad Wimsatt

and his wife, Julie, Sean Foster, Rob BlackweU, Bret Miller, Doug Hale, and Shane Edwards , who is also engaged.

Tom Cunningham writes to describe the retirement ceremony of one of our honorary graduates. Major Tony Heideman.

I walked into my terminal at Dallas Intemational, toting my blue USNA uniform bag and sporting a fresh NEX haircut when I saw a familiar face beaming at me. Megan Fine '02, soon to be the world's most unstereotypical helicopter pilot, was on my flight to Denver We boarded and I tan-belt assaulted tiie old lady sitting next to Megan so that I could sit next to her All passengers were screened for guns, knives, quiet children, etc. prior to the flight so Megan and I felt free to laugh tiie entire time to the supreme annoyance of everyone else. We arrived in Denver and immediately joined with Justin Farrar '01 and his bride who had rented the Mystery Machine (for tiie price of a car, by the way) for our excursion in Colorado. We pointed the van at tiie mountains and pressed towards our goal: to see die Heidemans. Major Tony Heideman, USMC, for tiiose of you who do not know him, is a friend and mentor to Midshipmen and graduates and has been for over five years. His presence at the USNA was crucial to my development as an officer and as a man. He is a walking example of dignity, humor, integrity, and passion. His effect on my Ufe continues to this day. I am not alone in this opinion. Many of us 'Olers and others were converging on Denver for one purpose: to honor our friend at his retirement frora the Marine Corps. The cereraony was irapressive as "the Maj" wanted to show his fairuly and friends what a real Marine Corps ceremony looked Uke. There was a color guard and martial music. The uniform was dress blue. Although there was much pomp the ceremony still remained very personal as family and close friends spoke about him. Ben Wagner '02 said the words we all wanted to say in an eloquent and touching manner Katie, Major's older daughter, spoke about military childhood and was very frank: being a military brat is hard! However she expressed well the love and support major's family has given hira over the past 20 years. Major himself spoke, and I reraeraber that I was most moved by his address to his family. You see, he shed tears when he told them that he loved thera, but the sincerity of that statement has been proven by the years of selflessness and devotion he has given thera. I saw a raan who honored the family God had given him; I saw a family who loves their husband, their father. I saw a room full of people who love Tony Heideman. I also saw Angela Karalekas and Jamie Lusk cut a mg, eventually luring the entire party out to the dance floor for some the most colorful dancing

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this side of the Congo. Once again, Shellylynne Heideman opened up her beautiful home to too many people. I figure about fifteen kazillion people slept at the house. Okay, I lied.

(At ease, K. Bodnar) A lot of people stayed for late nights talking and games and trips to the mountains. Tim Strabbing '01, Josh Gilliam (USMA '00 husband of Katie McClintock Gilliam), Major and myself went mnning to get the full high altitude experience, reminding me why I Uke Florida so much. If you know Major Heideman then you afready understand the good man he is. If you do not, then I fear I have not been descriptive enough. That's all '01,1 hope everyone is safe this Christmas and that we all get sorae bad guys.

Here are a few updates Kehoe style, Hoot Stahl (hoot_79@hotmail,com, stahleh@ lmardiv,usmc.mil), Rifle Platoon Commander Alpha Company, 1/4 Camp Pendleton, CA, David R. Drake Occ (David.Drake@ 2001.usna.com), P-3C Pilot without a ground jobâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;for now; 3129 Stonebrier Ridge Dr., Orange Park, FL 32065. Justin Banz (jdbanz@2001.usna.com) flying SH-60B for HSL-41, North Island NAS. Josh Stephens will be

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Pres; ENS C. J. Simonsen Vice Pres; ENS Greg Chapman Treas; ENS Chris Carter Sec'y: 2dLt Dani La Salle 6011 Dowlingwood Dr, Beaufort, SC 29902 e: usnashipmate02@yahoo.com Our most dated email novel comes from Mongo. He writes: Dean Stylianos is at Vance Air Force Base where he is living with two Air Force officers and has enlarged his chicken coup to now include seven chickens and three roosters along with a goat. It is mmored that he has been hosting Enid, OK Friday night cock fights. Jeremy Brand suffered a knee injury from falling off the side of the T-2 he was climbing up when the ejection seat malfunctioned and launched into the air coming down only several yards frora him. It was later found that the safety pin had never been properly inserted after the previous flight. He is cunently working on a an article for the Navy's Aviation Safety magazine Approach, it should be in the October issue. Bale Dalton is well on his way to becoming a helo bubba and just recentiy was named NAS Whiting's student athlete of the month for his outstanding grades and his first pace finish in Whiting's Captain's Cup Horeshoe Toumament. Dave Colberg and John Mullen wiU be reunited again when they both head up to New Bmnswick, ME for P-3's.

Bob Koroly had sorae tirae off between API and starting primary at Corpus Christi, so he headed to Belize with his family for two weeks. He said it was some of the best hiking, snorkeling, diving and fishing he has ever done. He even landed a 220 pound raarlin about 40 miles off the coast that he had stuffed and now has above his door. For his next big trip he is thinking about a safari in Africa.

Rodrigo Simoes and Frank Sanchez (BGng's Point'02) went on a cross country to West Texas over Labor Day weekend where they took third place in the annual amateur Hispanic rodeo. The pair worked together and had the fastest time for calf roping and second fastest in barrel riding. Kurt Johnson is now engaged to the lovely, Kim Myers, a Pensacola native, after meeting her during a wild night at Seville Qaurter Dave "Bird" Bigay, while on a cross counfry flight from Corpus to Phoenix, lost all his navigation aids in his not-so-tmsty old T-34.

Along with the navaids he lost all radio. Not knowing exactly where they were, they mistakenly ventured out of US airspace into Mexico.

They quickly realized their mistake when the saw the Rio Grande River to their north. They quickly got back to the right side and came up with a plan to divert to a close airfield. Within minutes, though, they were intercepted by two F-15's. The two fighters escorted Dave's T-34 and forced hira to land in El Paso. They got aU the probleras fixed and headed back to Corpus the next day. The situation was one that Dave will never forget.

Topping all news though is from Danny Cumen, whom, while at SERE school, slipped and bumped his head one rainy night in the woods. His fall was hard enough to knock him out for several hours. When he came to, not knowing what had happened to him or where he was, he wandered for several miles until he

came across a road near the base. When he sat down to rest he dozed off again. A local man driving by in his Oiick saw Danny laying on the road side with his head bloody. He picked him up and put him in the back of tiie tmck (Danny was not in his flight suit so the man did not know that he was with the Navy) and took him to the local hospital. He was admitted there and spent the whole day while the doctors ran test on him.

In the meantime, with hira unaccounted for, the Navy and local authorities started a massive search and rescue mission, involving police from three counties with two Navy helicopters and another police helicopter When Danny's memory started to come back he told the doctors about the SERE school, they had seen the local news reports and called the police and the base. Danny tumed out to be fine and was able to finish up SERE school with the next class before getting back to the E2 RAG in Norfolk. Danny was proud to tell me he had been missing for about 60 hours and the cost of the search and rescue efforts were estimated to be $43,000. He is happy that someone wanted to spend that much money on hira.

Whew...thank you Mongo, whoever you are.

What's going on with the aviators sending anonymous updates? The Brown Shoe, now Mongo, anyway, on to some more aviation news. I must apologize to the Brown Shoe contributors. They have been terribly timely with their submissions, but I got caught moving and missed the last deadline. Here's the latest from the past two months from the Brown Shoe...

I'll Take SWO for Five and Dive Please.

Ah, the big decision that raade us aU consider being a shoe; five and dive or go aviation? ff only there was an easy way out into the real world; no dets, no deployraents, no GCAs with a student confroUer Life would be good. WeU, times have changed since we graduated. The Navy has now decided that if you wash out of flight school, rather than redesignate you, they'll let you go free, out into the civilian world. This is even for Academy grads! If only sorae of you knew this before going SWO. But I don't think anybody plans on attriting any time soon. Some of us have afready received those Wings of Gold, so attrition is no longer an option. Southpark has recentiy tumed into the place to be for wingings. The last couple months have seen almost a dozen '02 Classmates get their Wings. Among the infamous HT graduates of Milton are Scott Carr (HC-4, SigoneUa), Tommy Clarke (HC, NorfoUc), Rory Kipper (HC-11, San Diego), Nathan Cook, Greg Lembo, John PontreUo, and Dustin Robbins are all going HSL in San Diego, Steve Huber (HS, San Diego), and Robert Ballard (HC, Norfolk). Ashley Church, Nick Juron, Sue Starkey, and Scott McKee are all weeks away frora getting thefr Wings. A few raonths behind thera are Joe Maggi, Jeff Schwab, Ted Hill, John Coats, Pete Foradori, Trey Hargrove, Matt Wright, Matt Mariano, Melissa Hawley, Julie Dunnigan, Canie Murtagh, Brett Elko and Tedd Hill, who will be winged or close to it by the tirae this gets published.

Jay Consalvi was the first jet pilot of our Class to get winged. Along with that prestige, he was also the first person in our Class to land on an aircraft carrier He is now Uving the Top Gun dream and going to Oceana to fly F-14s.

Trailing close behind him are Rip Gordon, Megan Varley, Rob Kurrle, and Andy McKee, who aU made their first fraps on Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

KENNEDY and will be getting Winged in January. KingsviUe has seen a lot of new faces intiiepast few raonths astiieystartfrainingthe E2/C2 and jet guys; Rebecca Murphy, Jason Duffie, Vic Costello, Jeff Fellows, Larry Brooks, Quinn Baskin, Matt Blazel, Dean StiUanos, Matt Lewis, Vic WeUs, Rockey Aigobright, Robert Frantz, Ben Friedrick, John Dfrk, Jeft'Dean, Nick Fredland, Derek Gordon, Gabe Hohner, and Dustin Martelo, Jeb Bolen was even seen on the flight line one aftemoon getting a free ride in the Goshawk, a prize tiiat he won from his primary squadron.

Corpus has finally started speeding things back up, Lauren Buckendorff, Neil Brubeck, Mike Galdieri, Adam Green, Eric Hulbert, Bob Koroly, and Brian Psolka have all been gracing south Texas with their presence. Rob Aho, Wayne Lewis, and Art Rodriguez have recentiy starting working on their P-3 skills, while Scott Paul and Jeff Desmond are both winged P-3 pilots and are living the life out in Jacksonville, Meridian was recentiy listed as one of the party hot spots of the south. Winter has seen the arrival of some new faces in Meridian, Making their way to small-town Mississippi, along with electricity, mnning water and various other late-19th century conveniences are Neal Young, Erik Kenny, Trevor Fetter, Rob Stimus, Mike HoUnes, Matt Freeman, Derrick Hunt, Tyler TenruUe and Jay Hansen, Matt Fisher teamed up with VT-9 skipper Paul Shankland '83 for a cross-country flight up to Philly for the Army-Navy game. CJ Simonsen, in full dress blues, hit up the NavyNofre Dame on a trip as well. It's great toflyat the expense of the taxpayers. And Ceej, is it trae that you made out with a pitbull? There's no love Uke animal love.

On the NFO front, Jeremy Brand moved up to Whidbey to Uve the exciting life of an ECMO. In Norfolk, Steve Rogers got his Wings just as Lucas Jung and Laura Zarcaro are joirung him at the E-2 rag. Other than that, the NFO ranks were quiet this past month, so to aU of you backseaters, send in your info so we can spread the good word.

AU things being said, the past month has been the most prosperous of them all. Lots of folks are getting their Wings and heading off to tiie RAG. Don't forget to stop by SERE school for two weeks of Boy Scout camp on your way though. For those of you who haven't quite gotten to Wings yet, I'm sure you'U keep that nugget of info about penalty-free attrition in the back of your head. But for all you motivators out there, keep up the good work and keep dodging pink sheets as if they were the plague.

As always, keeping the airways safe.

Jeff Lee wrote in from Nuke Power School: Greetings from Saratoga Springs, NY. Nuke Power School Class 0301 has just graduated from prototype, and what better way to celebrate than to throw a Halloween party and hire a gorilla in a tutu to sing Neil Diamond songs?

There are a lot of '02ers out here, seeing how most of our Class is composed of Acaderay grads. There are also a few nuke SWO types here with us, including Marquis Mackey '00, Sarah Maas '00, Rob Neely '00, and Jason Anderson '00. We '02 sub guys are headed to Groton, CT for Sub school before reporting to our boats. I'ra headed to Norfolk along with Doug Szwarc, Dong Park, and Christian Esquivel. I'm leaving tons of people out, but those headed to the island paradise of Hawaii include T Alford, Jeff Raunig, Matt Thatcher, Brian Newton, Brett Bayer, and Shipmate, January-Febmary 2(X)4

Brian Schall, Bill Fitzgerald is one of the lucky few that will be going to San Diego.

Bryan Rowe and Christian Diaz will be making their way to Kings Bay, GA, while the West Coast boomer guys include Justin Nassiri and Matt Mooshegian, Brendan Naeve will join the illusfrious crew of SEAWOLF in Groton, while Paul Coslick is headed to Guam.

Nuke School Halloween party, 1 to r: Christian Diaz, Brian Newton, Bryan Rowe, Dong Park, Elaine Davis '03, Jeff Lee, Matt Thatcher, T Alford, Tim Patterson, Sarah Maas "00 The other communities? I know you're out there. As for the few and the proud, I haven't heard from many. Tracy Robinson is in the HOA (Hom of Africa), but not without her bike. Tre, hope it made it there. Dan D'Orazio is finishing up EPS in Pensacola and should be well into primary come publication time. Mike Valenti is doing the same and should've selected by now. Alexis Wright and I (Dani) are roommates here in Beautiful Beaufort, SC. Yes, there is a Marine Afr Station here.. .does The Great Santini ring a beU? Surrounded by F/A-18 pilots, we seem to be a littie ahead of our time as our Class is not well represented here.. .Meghan Kennerly rounds out the .3% of OIU- Class here. Nic Wisecarver '00 was nice enough to stop by here on Thanksgiving on his way to Afghanistan. In other Marine news, Justine Fisher and Jason Guidos were married on 10 October 2003 in Tuscon, AZ Justine looked stunning and Jason was handsome as ever The two are living out in Temecula, CA with their three children.. .uh, cats I mean. And speaking of soccer players, MeUssa Rains and Ben Foster were recentiy engaged, and Erin KeUy was recentiy spotted on the left coast welcoming Marty Timmons back from deployment. Heather Honnette and Danny Myers were married in the fall. And, last but not least, Dan Floyd and Laura Reshetar are engaged to be married on 18 September 2004 in the Chapel.

Speaking of weddings, here are pictures from the latest.. .Johnny Qualters was married to my high school sweetheart, Jill Jensen, on 28 June in Annapolis. Some of their best friends could make the trip and be there for them, including; Tom Uhl (best man), Nate Schmidt, EmUy Burgess, Pete Scheu, Brett Chamherlin, Dave Myers, Mark Steams, and CAPT Bruce Smith '77.

JiU (Jensen) and Johnny Qualters

'02 at the Jensen-Qualter's wedding 1 to r: Tom Uhl, Pete Scheu, Dave Myers, Mark Steams, Nate Schmidt, and Brett Chamberlin Martin Lewis-Gonzales was married to Ana Dey on 29 November 2003 in San Diego. Along with news of tiie wedding, he writes the following Jay "Ponch" Consalvi became the first jet pilot of our Class when he was Winged on the 21 November From 23rd Company, Meg Smith, John Dirk, Nick Fredland, Ryan O'ConneU, RIP Gordon, Dan Kuitu, and Dan Floyd were on hand to see his mother pin on his Wings. He was the only meraber of his Class selected to TRAWING-2 Commodore's list and was assigned Tomcats. He left immediately so he could squeeze in SERE school before his FRS start date in raid-December Most of 23 was on hand to see Martin "Hyphen" Leviis-Gonzalez get married to Ana Dey on 29 November in San Diego.

Hyphen is dropping his namesake punctuation and tiie new couple wiU just be "Lewis." Ryan O'ConneU took tirae off as power-point officer (actually Intel) at MM-15 to be the best man, and Andrew Winberry, Nick Fredland, and Dan Floyd were the groorasraen. Others from the Company on hand were Darren Szerdy, Andrew Torres, Erin Kellogg, Gus Haik, John Wayne Hoeck, John Dirk, Nathan Matson, Rich McCandless, in addition to Classmates Rob Niemeyer, Laura Reshetar, and Susan Gormley. Martin has now left CORONADO for DENVER. Next wedding on the

docket for 23 is Meg Smith on 27 December to Mike Donnelly '00 in Waukegan, IL and Carrie Stocker in May.

Martin and Ana Lewis

Dey-Lewis wedding guests 1 to r: Darren Szerdy, Andrew Torres, Nick Fredland, Erin Kellogg, Gus Haik, John Wayne Hoeck, Martin Lewis, Ryan O'ConneU, Rob Niemeyer, John Dirk, Dan Floyd, Andrew Winberry, Nathan Matson, and Rich McCandless

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Congratulations to everyone on babies, getting married, engaged, winged, pinned, or just making in through another day/month/year.

Keep those New Year's resolutions, and that hard-earned pay raise is just around the comer Until next time. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Dani

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Wes and Jaclyn Slagle on their wedding day Wes wrote about his wedding: The wedding was somewhat of a one-year reunion for the Class of 2002, as more than 20 Classmates were in attendance or took part in the ceremony. Those present included Stu Grazier (helos in Pensacola); Dave Woolsey (E2C's in Texas); Brian SchaU (SSN in Hawaii); Ben Simones (SSN in Hawaii); Wes Slagle (SSN in San Diego); T Alford (SSN in Hawaii); Victor Wells (jets in Meridian); Carlos Martinez (SSN in Hawaii); Pete Murphy (E2C's in Texas); Matt Lewis (jets in Meridian); Dom Nicolini (flight school in Corpus); Doug Szwarc (SSN in NorfoUc); Jeff Raunig (SSN in Hawaii); Jared Smith (SSBN in Bangor); Tyler Forrest (SSN in Hawaii); Andrew Ward (Penn St- 02); Matt Thatcher (SSN in Hawaii); Mark Allen (Penn St.-02); Marshall Croft (SSBN in Kings Bay); Tony Chiapetta (SSBN in Kings Bay); Jeff Dean (jets in Texas); Trey Hargrove (helos in Texas); and Chad Summe (SSN in San Diego), Several of Wes and Jaclyn's close USNA friends couldn't be there for various reasons but were greatiy missed: Bill Gilroy '96 (and Wes' brother-in-law) was recovering from a bicycle spill; Amy Jones (SWO in San Diego) was studying in England; Ben Drew (subs) and Emmy Spencer (SWO) were being nerds, too, at Georgetown and Oxford; and Pat Veith (helos in Pensacola) was busy helping his wife, Katie in the delivery room. Their second son, Michael, was bom about thetimeWes and Jaclyn said, "I do."

Speaking of submariners, Sean Stein sent in this picture from a Jay-Z concert a while back.

Classmates of 2003, It has definitely been quite a while since I have contributed to Shipmate. While we were all huddled among friends at Mother B, there seemed litde point in rehashing our days. But now, as we have all dispersed across the globe. Shipmate may become the sfrongest link to the Class.

Our stories are now diverse, they are many, and they are needed. I have called many of my former Companymates, and written emails to others, thirsty for the news on how their lives have changed. No matter how busy my day is on my ship, when I get an email from a friend, my day always brightens. I am willing to bet that each of us are eager to live through some of the excitement others have experienced, as well as to share tales of our own. Now you can. There is a hotmail account set up just for you! Simply send a story to shipmates2003@hotmail.com or muir@ramage.navy.mil and I will tink you to the rest of the Class. I know I am waiting for that copy of Shipmate each month. On that subject, don't forget to update your mailing address for Shipmate magazine; it takes only a minute.

I am writing this message on 14 December 2003, and there are definitely things to celebrate on this day for the military. Not to get too sappy, I just want to say that the realism of what I have Graduated into has sunk in, deep. I have stood watch on RAMAGE (DDG-61) through many nights, and sometimes the most exciting thing to happen would be a wave going by. Occasionally, I would chuckle when I hear my old Companymate Steve PhiUabaum, going out on a radio circuit. These are all pieces of the grand

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puzzle at work, and indeed, each of you contributes in your own part and specialties. Just wanted to pass on my meaning of life thought, if you have a better one send it.

The other day I guess I woke up from my "summer craise" mode. My ship made a port visit, and I took the opportunity to visit some friends in nearby Pensacola. While I was hanging out with Mike Reel, John Rauschenberger, and Jake Miller, it suddenly dawned on me that I had been onboard my ship for four months, and that at USNA, first semester was nearly over, (it was near the 13 weeks point.) Wow! Time really flashed by quick, I used to have to wait forever for the USNA Halloween dinner in King HaU; remember those days, well if you forgot I got picture evidence! The times that used to crawl by with agonizing sluggishness, now scream past at flank speed. Gone are the days of chemistry and thermo exams, now replaced by PQS and Quals. But, nonetheless, I still reminisce about the good days at USNA. Send me some of your "hey, remember when..." stories.

No need to drag this out forever; Shipmate comes out every month. There must be one more thing to be said. I want to wish well all those that exchanged vows with their loved ones. Finally for this month's issue, I would like to wish everyone Merry Christmas, Happy Hannakuh, Gong Hey Fat Choy ( Chinese for "wishing you well and prosperity"), and a Happy and safe New Year.

And how about that Navy football team!

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CHAPTER NEWS CALIFORNIA Los Angeles Chapter Tom Oxford '66 2620 Dove Creek Ln., Unit B Pasadena, CA 91107 p: 626-440-2302; e; toin_oxford@yahoo.com Corr. Sec'y; Nick Madigan '81 e: nick@aUsonmortgage.com New Chapter President At the board's 15 December meeting Tom Oxford '66 was elected the new president of the Los Angeles Chapter to replace the irreplaceable Lto r: Kevin Patton '85, Frank Hughes '66. Morris Hackney '53, VADM Mike Haskins '66 (Ret,), and Phil Griese John Quinn '91 who moved to Washington, '75 at the Fall Dinner on 17 October at the Vestavia HiUs Country Club DC, to take a new position. Hail Tom and farewell John and family. We will miss you.

NSWC Corona Tour and Happy Hour The Los Angeles Chapter was graciously invitPointers will join for the March Founder's Day ALABAMA dinner. This was the eighth consecutive year the ed for a tour of NSWC Corona on 6 November Bfrmingham Chapter two Alumni groups have gathered locally to 2003. About 55 Alumni and guests visited The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Corona enjoy this intense rivalry together PhU Griese '75 Division, a Naval Sea Systems Command activi1906 Shades Crest Rd.; Birmingham, AL 35216 Kevin W. Patton ty, which is the Navy's only independent analysis h: 205-822-9470; e: phil@flagshipttadinginc.com and assessment center. In part, the mission of the Alabama MUitary, Naval Academy Aliunni Huntsville Chapter NSWC Corona Division is to "Gauge the Chapters Enjoy Annual Classic warfighting capacity of ships and aircraft, from LCDR Frederick N. Steiner '57, USN (Ret.) The Alabama Chapters of the West Point unit to battiegroup level..." NSWC Corona Society and the Naval Academy Alumni 1059 Teenajo Dr., SE, Huntsville, AL 35803-3907 Division is comprised of three centers of Association closed ranks to enjoy the Army- h; 256-650-5423; e: navy57@aol.com excellence, four departments, and more than 950 Navy footbaU game around a large screen televiscientists and engineers, 700 contractors, and one sion, buffet, and bar at the Vestavia Hills of the Navy's largest scientific and engineering Countty Club on Saturday, 6 December 2003.

ARIZONA computer operations. More than 180 critical proLeading cheers for Navy was out-going grams are assigned to the center with about $180 Chapter President, Kevin Patton '85, accompa- Arizona Chapter million of annual expenditures. nied by his children, Sam (6) and Sarah (4). WUliam D. Morrison '57 Interestingly, the site of the NSWC Corona Change-of-Command of die Navy Chapter took 11801 E. Juan Tabo Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85255-5907 Division was once a playground for the rich and h: 480-585-1867; f: 480-473-3262 place at half-time, with PhU Griese '75 acceptfamous. A 700-acre luxury resort once operated ing the Chapter president's pin, and all the rights e; wmorrisonl@cox.net here in Norco, built by Rex Clark in 1928. and duties associated therewith, bathed in the web site; http;//www.usna.com/Chapter/us/arizona admiring glow of his lovely wife, Pam. Also in The Arizona Chapter held their monthly meet- Frequented by silent-screen stars, the complex attendance were former Chapter Presidents ing on 12 November at Aunt Chilada's. After sported a gambling casino (site of the present ADM Jack Natter '62 with his wife, Nancy, and having about 45 minutes of socializing, the "club"), golf course, 55-acre lake, a hot sulfur Dr. Roy Smith '73. Dr. Smith swelled the Navy Mexican style buffet was served. When every- spring spa, an airport, and a magnificent, five ranks with Navy fan extraordinaire Bob one finished their meal, President BiU Morrison story hotel. Sitting atop a knoll, the hotel had a Lochamy. Mary and George Sloan '58 came '57 made a few announcements. This year is our commanding view of Lake Norconian and the down from Decamr, and Jim Pointer '78 ttav- tum to host the Army-Vavy game and it is to be surrounding countryside. With the stock market eled all the way in from Montgomery to join in held at the Barcelona Restaurant. Pete crash of 1929, the resort plunged into a 12Tyear the fun. Joan and Chuck Bailey '60 joined Lumianski '65 made the arrangements and is decline culminating in Clark agreeing to sell incoming Chapter Vice President John very positive about the outcome of the game and the complex to the Navy for $1.6 million on Stevenson '73 and his wife, Mary, in several that all attendees will be pleased with the restau- 6 December 1941, one day before the attack on Pearl Harbor. spirited cheers, rallying the Navy crowd. Other rant, win or lose.

After a tour of a portion of the facility, our Navy fans included Debbie and George The keynote speaker for the meeting was Scott host, CO CAPT Steve MiUer '79 kicked off a Bockhold '66, Chapter Trastee Alan Clark '52, Kirby USAFA '88 who is the vice president of and Debbie and Frank Hughes '66. Dick sales and marketing for America West Airlines. happy hour at the historical Norconian Club.

Owens '58 escorted his grandson, Frank Hand Phoenix is the corporate center for the airline, After heavy hors d'oeuvres CAPT Miller gave a (9), while Janet and Dave Prosser '69 were which is succeeding in its tum-around to prof- lively presentation on the colorful history of the joined by their daughter, Svetiana, in cheering itability. Following his talk, there was a good dis- facility and the work accomplished there over on the blue and gold. cussion about the airline business. All the mem- the years since World War II. CAPT Miller was also joined by fellow Gracious losers again this year, the West bers were impressed with Scott's presentation Classmate and CO of Naval Weapons Station Pointers, were led by Sybil and Larry Michalove and it was easy to see why AWA is succeeding.

USMA '55, who also provided the coveted Those in attendance were Ruth and Bob May Seal Beach, CAPT Rusty Mirick '79, USN. Army door prizes. Swelling the Army ranks '45, Art Kinneberg '46, Deek Harrison '53, Roy November 2003 Orange County Luncheon The Orange County Luncheon was held on were Bill Crawford USMA '80, Ellen and Jay Hejhall '56, Wally Bigler '56, BiU Morrison '57, Patton USMA '87, John Ritchie USMA '51, Phil Moulton '58, Walt Peters '58, Fred Badger Tuesday, 11 November 2003, at the Santa Ana David Graves USMA '98, Jeff Martinez USMA '62, Mike Smith '62, Pete Lumianski '65, Skip Elks Club. Our speaker was SgtMaj John '98, Pam and John Willauer USMA '60, and Lind '75, Cari Lytikainen '86, Joe Maguire '88, Racine, USMC, who had served as the SgtMaj Karen and Hank Smith USMA '96.

Trey Adams '91, Wally Hokett '91, Chris Dugan of the Fifth Battalion, 11th Marines during The Naval Academy Alumni will get together '91, Tom Short '91, Ken Milano '92, Greg Lane Operation Iraqi Freedom. John told us about the training in Kuwait before the move north to fraq for a spring dinner in April or May and the West '94, and T.W.Jackson'95.

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and covered the entire operation through the capmre of Takrit. His unit fired over 20,000 rounds of ammunition from their large guns during the operation and came home without a serious firing incident occurring and with all their Marines alive, although some did receive combat wounds. John was proudest of the fact that all his Marines came home alive. John had a number of pieces of captured Iraqi equipment to show us. This was John's first combat operation after almost 22 years in the Corps. After a great presentation, John answered many questions from the attendees. We really felt like we knew what had happened during Operation Iraqi Freedom after his presentation.

In addition to the presentation, we celebrated the 228th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps with a cake cutting with our longest serving Marine as well as the most recent Marine doing the honors. BiU McReynolds '41 joined the Corps the earliest of those present (Febraary 1941) and John Racine joined the Corps the most recently in January 1982. Another of our Marines, Lee Bendell '50, brought a copy of the Commandant's 2003 message, which he read to the group. Lee also provided the Marine sword for the cake cutting ceremony.

The Class with the most present was '57 with eight Classmates in attendance, followed by '47 with four Classmates in attendance. We welcomed back Lee Bendell '50, Bob Watson '50, Skip Storey '65, and Joe Gatlin '67 who had not attended a luncheon in a while. We also welcomed newcomer Bob Ryan '67 to our luncheon group.

Those attending the luncheon included Bill McReynolds '41, Lefty Lavrakas '43 and his wife, Billye, Walt Stevens '43 and his wife, Jean, Rich Crane '47, TR Johnson '47, Jim Kirkpatrick '47, Stan Schiller '47, Lee Bendell '50, Bob Watson '50, Al Enderle '52, Bob Lowell '53 and Marine guests Jack Broeming, Wayne Johnson, and Tom Leach, Joe Zaborowski '53, Jim Beatty '57, Harry Gimber '57, Joe Koch '57, George Lanman '57, Bob Lutz '57, Dick Madouse '57, Vic Prushan '57, Dave Stiller '57, John Cobb '58 and his son, Colin, George Watts '58, Joe Casasanto '59, Dick Bannister '60, Mike Whitmore '63, Glenn Shindler '64, Skip Storey '65, Joe Gatiin '67, Dick Glasow '67 with his father-in-law. Ken Knott, Bob Ryan '67, Joe Mandichak '89, SGTMAJ John Racine, and Bill Meddings a former naval officer.

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The Orange County Army-Navy Game Party was held this year at "The Comer Office" in Costa Mesa and was an unqualified success.

Over 170 Alumni and guests attended this year's party, some coming from as far away as Chicago, IL. Maybe it was the line on the game but 130 of those (over 3/4's!) came to root for Navy! A new venue this year, attendees were thrilled with the many TVs and great viewing at The Comer Office! (We West Coasters also like the late kick off time!) Joe Zaborowski '53 once again filled in as unofficial cheerleader and push-up counter (no easy task). Good food and camaraderie was enjoyed by all.

Future Events 7 February 2004—Valentine's Day dinner, Newport Harbor Yacht Club 10 February 2004—OC Business Luncheon, Judge John Flynn, Superior Court Judge in Orange County who will talk about the juvenile justice problems in Orange County—Judge Flynn's son is a member of the Class of 2007.

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 Tri., Auburn, CA 95603-9556 h: 530-888-0860; e; grsim@mindspring.com On 6 November 2003, 24 Chapter members and guests assembled for the monthly Alumni lunch. Attending were SOPA Mo Slater '42 and his wife, Carolyn, Sue and Stan Hogshead '43, BUI Goode '43, Tom Hartigan '47, Elaine and WUl SmaU '47, Mary Lee and Ed AxteU '48, Barry Whittlesey '49, Jim D'Orso '52 and his guest, speaker Chaplain Tom Kopko, Mickey Knapp '52 and Clare Ryder, John Haynes '55, Dr (Col) Robert T. Barrett, USMA '56, John Tait '60, Chapter President George Simmons '61, Larry Smith, USMA '62, Jack Everett '64, Steve Berg '66, Frank Blake '68, and (Wardroom George) Frank Valente '82.

John Haynes opened with a not-so-innocent suggestion aimed vaguely at Larry Smith, perennial Sacramento chapter president of the Society of West Point Graduates, relating to the state of Army football this year. Larry responded that it looked grim, three games after firing their head coach and an 0-9 record. While he sang his "woe-is-me" tune, some of us recalled that many of the series' upsets were bom of such disparate records entering the Big Game. Needless to say, a Black Knights' victory would salvage an otherwise dismal season. George Simmons elicited guffaws with humor suggesting he might not pass the "politically-correct" censors, so, in the words of Forrest Gump, "that's all I have to say about that."

Jim D'Orso introduced Chaplain Tom Kopko, a retired hospital clergyman, author, and editor of God's Physicians, a monthly health magazine. Tom's point was Vitamin L ("love plus laughter equals longevity") is the secret to a long and happy life. He pointed out that Bob Hope, George Bums, Red Skelton, Jack Benny, and

Milton Berle all reached the century mark. The natural conclusion: laughter and humor are good for you. "To enjoy the best of health, nurture a forgiving spirit. If you hold on to bitterness and negativism, your food won't digest and you won't have good health. I tell convention attendees 'Hold a gradge, lose your colon.' The Good Book says, 'A merry heart doeth good like a medicine but a broken spirit dries up the bones.'"

Tom shared humorous anecdotes about his parents emigrating from Czechoslovakia and coming into New York through Ellis Island. He mentioned a funny repartee between New Jersey govemor Christy Todd Whitman and former New York City mayor Rudy Juliani, surrounding the Supreme Court decision to tum part of Ellis Island back to New Jersey. In fact, Tom sprinkled his entire presentation with humor—it was easy to see why he has been invited to serve as chaplain on 28 craises by Norwegian and other craise lines.

Choirmaster Stan Hogshead led us in singing Navy Blue & Gold and President George Simmons adjourned the meeting at 1:20 p.m.

On 4 December 2003, 24 Chapter members and guests, joined by seven salty Navy SeaBee Veterans of America, assembled for the monthly lunch. Among those in attendance were SOPA Larry Pierce '38, honorary Chapter member Ted Robinson, Duke '40, Carolo and Mo Slater '42 and their guests. Bob and Gretchen Christophel, Kay and Joe Drachnick '43 and their sister-in-law, Helen Weston, Stan Hogshead '43, BiU Goode '43, Tom Hartigan '47, Elaine and Will Small '47, Bill Doddy '48, Barry Whittiesey '49, Tom Langley '56, Corky Guenter '61, George Simmons '61, Jack Everett '64, Steve Berg '66, Dr. Terry Brown '67, Frank Blake '68, and Frank Valente '82.

George Simmons opened the meeting with a few housekeeping items. Bill Goode '43 presented an interesting dissertation on the Spiritiine concept initiated by Pete Randrup '56, Tom Langley's good friend and Classmate.

This cross-class internet foram is intended to encourage honest dialogue about many subjects, wherein participants can state opinions, call bluffs and engage in sharp repartee, while maintaining an air of professionalism and respect.

Jack Everett reported on the success of the Navy wrestiing team during a West-Coast road trip, prevailing over UC Davis 28-11, Menio 42-0, and Stanford 30-6. Jack also officiated in a recent USNA tourney back at Home Office, and shared photos of that visit, including one of the All-America football plaque displayed for Ron Beagle '56.

Mo Slater introduced speaker Gretchen Christophel, a tenth generation descendant of John Aiden and Priscilla Mullins of MAYFLOWER. She spoke about the Pilgrims who landed at Plymouth Rock, and helped to dispel the myth that they were stodgy, strait-laced, and conservative. Instead, she argued, "they were quite frivolous, restiess, and impatient. They dabbled in all fields, were fond of controversy, sharp of tongue, involved in frequent quarrels, and enjoyed the pleasures of table and bottle and the marriage bed."

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The MAYFLOWER joumey was fraught with peril, fear, and discomfort. A crew of 25, plus 102 passengers endured more than two months at seaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;averaging two miles per hourâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in a vessel that measured 90 feet in length by 26 feet at the beam, had no bathing facilities, and offered a living area smaller than a volleyball court. The threat of mutiny was very real, as two disparate groups (separatist Pilgrims and reformationminded Puritans) threatened confrontation constantiy. This powder-keg situation, however, led calm-thinkers to creation of a "spontaneous covenant" known throughout history as the MAYFLOWER Compact, which began with the famous words, "In the name of God, Amen," and was signed by all the men in the group. She reminded us of familiar names in history, such as Myles Standish (36), a professional soldier and the only Roman Catholic onboard.

Approximately ten million Americans are MAYFLOWER descendants, including Presidents Adams, Bush, Garfield, Grant, and Zachary Taylor. Others include Hugh Hefner, Bing Crosby, Dan Quayle, Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormon Church, Alan Shepard, Noah Webster, Henry W, Longfellow, and Marilyn Monroe, During the Q&A period. Bill Goode asked if any of the MAYFLOWER passengers eventuaUy made their way to Salem, MA. Gretchen said that they hadn't, to which Bill responded, "I'm glad to hear that, because one of my early ancestors was bumed at the stake there as a witch and I'd hate to think you were somehow involved!"

San Diego Chapter CAPT Randy Bogle '68 h; 619-328-5728 e; rbogle@dpafraining.com Corr. Sec'y: CDR Tom Parry '82, USNR w: 858-586-7461; e: tom.parry@intelesistech.com web site: www.usnaaasd.com September Luncheon Tom Ham's Lighthouse on the San Diego Bay was OIU- meeting place for a very informative meeting. Chris Cooke '81 opened the meeting with the "Pledge of Allegiance" and recognized the oldest Alumni present. Art Fischer '39. The meeting was well attended with nearly 50 on hand to hear CAPT Russ Penniman '79, USNR, speak about his experience on CentCom staff at Prince Sultan Airbase in Saudi Arabia during Operation fraqi Freedom. He compared this experience with his time during the first Gulf War and noted that jointness is alive and well. A huge difference was the advances in command and control. This permitted real time targeting.

Russ noted that approximately 50% of all targets were on emerging threats. Furthermore, the weapons systems in use are far more accurate thus requiring far less sorties. The contribution and dependence on Reservists was noted as about half the staff was made up of Reservists.

This was a great talk on real world events and contributions by Alums currently in service to our country.

The call was put out to support Fleet Week activities. The Alumni Association is a primary sponsor of the Enlisted Golf Tournament and individual Classes were called upon to contribute to sponsor foursomes. Attendees at this luncheon included J. Krstich '70, N. Kusumoto, Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

R. Penniman '79, J. MacLaughlin, J. Washburn, B. Gray, E. Behm, '45, D. Berkebile '66, C. Bishop '42, R. Bowling '46, R. Cariquist '80, J. Cartwright '59, T. Dawson '48, C. Smith '58, R. Gorton '46, T. Hammons '71, G. Klein III '66, G. Lenox '52, M. Frudden '50, G. Luoto '72, E. Martin '54, T. Parry '82, R. Hoffman '48, H. Jones '48, M. Hakun '88, J. Garrington '90, R. Evert '68, T. McKeamey '73, G. Chauncey '62, W. Ayers '48, K. Christoph '48, M. Fleming '62, A. Fischer '39, G. Clough '64, P Tuzo '51, D. Mclntyre '90, C. Howe '49, J. Kelly '62, R. Neely '48, J. Kyle '87, J. Ttilson '51, J. Ward '71, C. Cooke '81, E. Chenoweth '76, P Butler '86, R. Mohle '84, R. Smith '71, C. Bream '67, and E. Reese '92.

October 2003 Luncheon The speaker at this meeting was CAPT Perry Martini '71, USN (Ret.), who was associate director for Class Giving for the Naval Academy Foundation. Perry spoke on the incredibly successful fundraising efforts of various flavors, the need for funding in addition to that in the federal budget, the state of Navy football, and the status of the Navy Marine Corps Stadium upgrades. All were very encouraged by what they heard, and it appears that our money is being well spent.

November 2003 Luncheon We had a great tumout for our November luncheon where Kevin Vienna '82 was our guest speaker. Kevin is the deputy attorney general, criminal division, appeals, writs, and trials (federal habeas corpus team), Superior Court Division, San Diego. He recently authored Tribunals for Terrorists, San Diego lawyer (March/April 2002) and his presentation and remarks on that subject were very interesting and informative.

Attendees at the gathering included Arthur Fischer Jr. '39, Lee Scherer '43, Richard Rudisill '44, Robert Apple '44, Arthur Battson '44, Edward Behm '45, Wilton Atkinson '45, Robert Gorton '46, Edmund Ellis '46, Hubert Sturtevant '48, Karl Christoph Jr '48, William Ayers '48, Mark Fradden '50, Stanley Neander '50, Paul Tuzo EI '51, Andrian Kremm '51, Robert Morris '52, Richard Dietz '52, E. Hays '53, James Rodgers '53, Edward Floyd '55, Hugh Webster '55, Cari Nelson '56, Charles Smith '58, Richard Hanson '58, James Cartwright '59, Thomas McDonough '60, Brace Maxon '61, Gregory Chauncey '62, John Hinkle '62, John Kelly '62, Geoffrey Clough '64, Walter Ericson '64, Jerome Eggers '64, Steve Andres '67, Wiltiam Bogle '68, Thomas Hammons '71, James Ward '71, Tim Hallihan '72, Kevin Vienna '73, Stephen Resser '73, Gary Rossi '79, Eugene Huether '80, Richard Cariquist '80, James Fenton '80, Allan Camaisa '82, J. Craig Smith '82, Ernest Fuchs '88, Eric Reese '92, Bryan Cooper '95, Stephen Dolgos '96, and Sonja Stone '99.

Army-Navy Game Party The Chapter split its forces for two parties this year, one at San Diego's premier sports bar, the other at a beach tavem. All who attended were ecstatic to see Navy finally win back the Commander-in-Chief Trophy after being held hostage for over 20 years in the enemies' camp.

A fantastic ending to a great season. On to the Houston Bowl!

Monthly USNA Networking Meeting Dave Fennell '87 (fennelld@mindspring. com; 619-297-9589) and his gang stiU meet religiously at the Holiday Inn Select Mission Valley every second Friday of the month at 7 a.m. If you or another Alum you know is looking for a job, check them out. If you have any questions, contact Dave Fennell '87.

NAVNET NAVNET is another networking venue for USNA grads as well as anyone else. They convene every third Friday at Trellises Garden Grill in the Town and Country Hotel and Resort on Hotel Circle. It's "come as you are" and pay as you go. We average 30-plus for breakfast, so if you are in the market for a new career or a motivated "new hire," check them out. For info contact Tom Hammons '71 (tjhammons@aol.com; 858-538-9824).

San Francisco Chapter President; LCDR Chester M. KoUey, USNR 686 Portofino Lane, Foster City, CA 94404-2938 h; 650-573-7802; e; cmkolley@comcast,net Vice President: James Ryan '86 e: james@peisales.com Secretary; Lt. Robert M. Sohovich '93, USN 1004 Byerley Ave., San Jose, CA 95125-2507 h; 206-250-5321; e; soho@1993.usna.com Santa Barbara Chapter CDR WUUam 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 Our Santa Barbara Chapter was saddened to leam about the death of Rae Richerson '52, who passed away on 5 December 2003, on the eve of our game party, after a period of illness.

Rae has been a faithful member of our Chapter and has contributed a great deal of cheer and support for each event for many years. He will be traly missed by all. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to his family and friends.

We are pleased to report on our highly successful Army-Navy game party on 6 December 2003, by the Santa Barbara Chapter. The site was the beautiful La Cumbre Country Club, where a delicious lunch was arranged by country club members Margaret and Larry Lovig '39, with large screen projection TVs. The game day was that perfect sort of weather that makes Santa Barbara special, and the view over Santa Barbara was just like a postcard. Some memorable points, in addition to a great victory over Army, were special guests, the parents of Scott McKee '02 and Kevin Hughes '03, and father Doug with Alex Campbell, candidate for 2008!

The attendees were Donna and Tom Long '33, Margaret and Larry Lovig '39, "Van" Van Meter '39 and his son, Tom (a renowned local dermatologist), Betty and Boh Newcomb '40, Pat Murphy '41 with Pat Gebert (Wes Gehert '42), (Murphy guests were Jane and Bob Evans USMA '46), Molly and Rusty King '44, Ginger and Bob Puddicomb '45, Bud Ursettie '45 and his guest, Elizabeth Edwards, Jacque and Don IseUn '46, Virginia and BiU Spangler '46, Mary Kaye and Jack McCord '48 (recovering from recent hip replacement), Phil Conley '50, Jarrel 159

Santa Barbara, CA, Chapter: Class of 1958 members present at last Chapter gathering

and Fr. John Fuller '52, Doug Haigh '52, Carolyn and BiU Britton '53, Eileen and John Everett '54 (Everett guests were Susan and Chuck Andrews, Margaret and Phil Conran, and Judy and Jerry Hess), Delene and Stan Keck '54, Pam Ammerman (NeU Ammerman '54), Bob Gibson '54, Celina and Ed McHale '55, Ray Medeiros '55 and his guest, Barbara Obinger, Pinky and Norm Palladino '55, Suzy and Jim Clark '56, Judy and Bob Quinn '56, Fran and Vem Hanna '58, Betty and Jim Higgins '58, new Chapter members Mickey and BUI HUlsman '58, Barbra and Gary Minar '58, Nancy and BUI KeUy '59, Beverly and Steve Balash '60 with their guests, Kathy and J.P. Hughes (son, Kevin Hughes '03), Marirose and Karl Kozak '63, Kathie and Jim McClure '63, Homer Smith '63 (recovering from recent hip replacement). Bill Stewart '63 and his guest, Elizabeth Traesdail, Mary and Steve Genstil '68, Patti and Rob Westberg '78, Elise and David McKee (son, Scott McKee '02), and Doug Campbell with his son, Alex Campbell, candidate for 2008.

It was another grand event with about 80 guests. Old tales were indeed retold. We renewed our friendships, toasted to the team, the coach, and the Brigade. It was nice to see how well the TV folks covered the singing of alma maters by both Academies this year. Of course it was a special moment when our Chapter all joined the Brigade singing Navy Blue & Gold. It doesn't get much better.

Our Chapter is planning a Dark Ages dinner event and business meeting, details to be announced.

CONNECTICUT Connecticut Chapter LCDR David H. Stryker, USN (Ret.) '61 PO Box 670; New London, CT 06320-0670 h; 860-536-3636; e: ML8632@aol.com w: 888-447-0512 The Chapter held its final dinner meeting of the year 2()03 on 13 November, in Essex, CT. The meeting was centered on the admissions process for the Naval Academy. The guest speaker was LT Louise Giannotti, USN, who is the regional director for the northeast region.

Naval Academy candidate guidance office in Annapolis. Tom Maxwell, the Blue & Gold Officer for the state of Connecticut, was the master of ceremonies for the evening. The meeting was attended by members of the Connecticut Chapter of the Naval Academy Parents Club, 22 prospective candidates for the Class of 2008 and their parents, 17 members of the Connecticut Chapter of the Naval Academy Alumni Association and their guests, and the three USNA Midshipmen (Class of 2005) on exchange to the Coast Guard Academy in New London. In total, 93 people attended the meeting. USNA Alumni Association members attending were Vince Balderrama '78, Jim Botten '53, Dave Boyd '59, Ray Boyd '73, WiU Burke '78, Dave Candler '67, Paul Dion '51,

John Feeney ' 7 1 , Dave Grim '82, Al Judelson '66, Ted Lovely '56, Tony Marks '59, Bill Sheehan '63, Dave Stryker ' 6 1 , Andy Tolk '72, Jerry Werner ' 7 1 , and BiU Witcraft '63.

At first blush, it may seem like entrance to the Naval Academy is not the most scintillating of subjects, especially for Naval Academy graduates. Well, I can tell you that I came away from the meeting with a renewed pride in my Afrna Mater, and a deep sense of admiration for the quality of the members of the Brigade of Midshipmen. During the evenings' proceedings, the following statistics were presented. For the Class of 2007 (the most recent entering Class) there were 14,101 appUcants (including nominees); 4,680 appUcants had an official nomination with 2,100 of these nominees qualified scholastically, medically, and physically. Of these, 1,479 received offers of admission, and 1,228 accepted. The average overall SAT score of the entering candidate was 1,350 and 80% of them ranked in the top 20% of their high school class. The best part of the evening was having the opportunity to meet the candidates for the Class of 2008 face-to-face and seeing, firsthand, the superb quality of the young men and women who are candidates for the next Class. I highly recommend your attending next year's meeting to get a real "warm and fuzzy" feeling about USNA and its students.

A short business meeting was held to attend to the business of providing a new president for the Chapter Due to the press of personal business, Jerry Werner '71, who has served superbly as the Chapter president for the past year, opted to relinquish his position in the best interests of the Chapter. As provided for in the Chapter bylaws, Vice President Dave Stryker '61 was approved by the governing board to move up to the position of president, effective 13 November 2003.

Ray Boyd '73, volunteered to fill the vacated office of vice president until the next regularly scheduled elections for that office. Accordingly, we welcome both Dave and Ray to their new positions and thank Jerry for his effective leadership of the Chapter over the past year.

WTiile on the subject of Connecticut Chapter leadership, Tom Hogsten '85, a past president of the Chapter, had his ordination ceremony into the Baptist ministry on 16 November 2003. Tom provided energetic and effective leadership for the Chapter for two terms. We wish him weU in his new vocation.

Dave Boyd '59

Gary Minar '58

C O L O R A D O Colorado Chapter CAPT Daniel Branch Jr. '59, USN (Ret.) 555 ApoUo 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

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Connecticut Chapter: LT Louise Giannotti, USN, and Tom MaxweU, seated, and Connecticut USNA candidates for the Class of 2008 and three exchange Midshipmen (Class of 2005) at the Coast Guard Academy, at left Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

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 Delaware Chapter Mr. Frank S. Carter III '70 (Skip) P.O. Box 462; Lewes, DE 19958-0462 h; 302-644-4838; e; nick.carter@verizon,net

FLORIDA Fort Lauderdale Chapter Charles K. BorteU '67 5200 North Federal Hwy #2 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-3253 h: 954-491-3422; e: surfrider@prodigy,net

Gainesville Chapter CAPT J. Michael Smith '61, USNR (Ret.) 10424 SW 41st PL. Gainesville, FL 32608 h: 352-376-6611; w; 352-376-3301 e: mickey@acceleration.net The Service Academy Alumni Club of GainesviUe continues holding monthly luncheon meetings at Mr. Han's Restaurant.

In October, accompaiued by the sound of Navy Glee Club music. President Mickey Smith '61 shared the USNA Founder's Day all hands message. With our Air Force contingent mumbUng 'Wait 'til next year" in the background.

Gen CharUe HaU spoke about the recent West Point coaching change. Go Navy! Guest, Capt Larry Fagan, Blue & Gold area coordinator spoke concerning the quality and numbers of recent applicants and appointees to the Naval Academy. He has become a member of our organization and will retum often. Our featured speaker. Dr. Mary Ann Eaverly, associate professor of classics, department of classics.

University of Florida, spoke on "Roman War Games: Mock Battles in the Coliseum." Not generally known is that the Coliseum could be flooded where convicted criminals in large rowed ships reenacted classic naval battles.

Naval Academy Alumni in attendance were Ben Morland '34, Hart Stringfellow '48, Jim Zhnmerman '54, RusseU Henderson '58, Josh Dickinson '59, Jerry Kennedy '61, Mickey Smitii'61,andTyTyler'76.

Attending from the Military Academy was Charlie Hall '46, from the Air Force Academy, DarreU McCormick '74, and, from the Merchant Marine Academy Dave Braderly '69.

In November, our speaker was Ann Marie Rogers, associate athletic director for women's athletics at the University of Rorida. She has made significant contributions to women's athletics, both at UF and throughout the collegiate worid. Largely because of her efforts, UF has Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

been in the top five in women's athletics for many yeais and a leader in implementing Titie IX. In her talk, she reminded us that while Title IX regarding men's vs. women's sports gets all the press, it has paved the way for women in other fields. Nationwide, in medical schools and law schools, for example, the number of women students has now approached that of men.

Naval Academy Alumni in attendance were Ben Moriand '34, Al Vito '44, Mase Wells '47, Hart Sttingfellow '48, Rick Childress '54, Jim Carr '55, Russell Henderson '58, Peter McCall '59, Mickey SmUh '61, Joe Phelan '66, Skip Manasco '70, Sam Mutch '71, Ladd Tomlin '72, Ty Tyler '76, and Mark Becker '77, Attending from the Military Academy was Dick Boe '54 and from the Merchant Marine Academy Dave Braderly '69, Our meetings are at 11:30 a.m, the third Thursday of the month at Mr, Han's, 6944 NW 10th PI. Alumni and their families, and current and future Midshipmen and cadets are invited to attend.

Jacksonville Chapter CAPT Michael O. Burns '70, USN (Ret.) 1185 Sah Marsh Cir 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

M i a m i 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.

The nice weather season in South Florida is finally here, bringing with it the expected flurry of activity. Stated otherwise...there is a lot to report.

And speaking of seasons, "the season" is winding down...and we find the following. The pre-season "Super Bowl contender" Dolphins, became the "schizophrenic" Dolphins and are eliminated from the playoffs; the "unbeatable" Hurricanes weren't, and, instead of a third consecutive appearance at the National Championship, are headed for the Orange Bowl to play Florida State (two "local" teams...to the chagrin of hoteliers, restaurateurs, and other commercial interests); and Navy...ah, yes.

Navy...Navy "only" successfuUy accomplished a ttifecta of pre-season goals: 1) restore tradition with a winning season; 2) Beat Army and win the Commander-in-Chief Trophy; 3) get an invitation to a bowl game—what a season'.

Moving on to Chapter events, the first to report on was the annual "Anchors Aweigh Day" get-together, to celebrate the founding of the Naval Academy. Held on 9 October at the Coral Reef Yacht Club, it was a wonderful evening of camaraderie, reminiscing, singing of songs, and general, all around, enjoyment.

In addition to the merriment (accompanied appropriate libations and great food), two other special events took place during the evening.

The first such event was the introduction of Anchors—Ethical and Practical Maxims written

by RADM Rafael C. Benitez '39. This is a second printing of a small booklet (size of Reef Points, about a third as thick) resulting from the efforts of Kiwanis International—Florida, Rotary Intemational District 6990 and underwritten by the University of Miami School of Business; the first printing was underwritten by the Class of 1939 and distributed to the Midshipmen.

The appropriateness of Anchors at our event is best described by one of the forewords: Never has the subject of ethics been raore relevant to a business school curriculum than it is now. Anchors was originally intended for an audience of prospective naval officers, but the messages contained on its pages are exfremely appropriate for those aspiring to professions in the world of business.

Witii this in mind, the School of Business at the University of Miami agreed to underwrite this newest edition.

We will distribute Anchors to all our incoming business students with the intent tiiat they will develop the same sense of honor and professional pride that has been the hallmark of the U.S. Naval Service.

—Paul K. Sugrue '67, dean, school of business. University of Miami Anchors was made available to attendees for a small contribution. Copies were signed by both Dean Sugrae and Mr. Roy Gonas from Kiwanis, and many took advantage of the opportunity.

The other special event was the promotion ceremony for one of our active duty Chapter members—LT Albert Angel '94, USN, attended by many of his shipmates from the Miami based U.S. Southern Command. Presiding over the ceremony was LTC John Shaver USA, who joined Albert's bride, Larisa, in pinning on the lieutenant commander boards—it brought back many memories.

Chapter members attending "Anchors Aweigh Day" celebration included Larisa and Albert Angel '94, Marietta and Juan Fanjul '93, Joe Chopek '69, Alfred Bunge '88, Paul

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Sugrue '67, Sergei Kowalchik '67 and his spouse, Marshall Byram, Haley and Doug Ross '81, Neil Sapp '62, Julie and BiU Ogden '66, and Frank Martin '59.

The next Chapter event was an "All Academy Happy Hour" held at Mezzanote restaurant in Coconut Grove on 19 November. From all reports, it was again a most enjoyable evening with participants from several Academies, parents of current Midshipmen, and other friends of the military. Chapter members attending the event were Bob Chester '68, Alfred Bunge '88, Paul Sugrae '67, Marietta and Juan Fanjul '93, Tom Verrengia '69, Julie and Bill Ogden '66, and Mel Meinhardt '80.

Next, four Chapter members—Neil Sapp '62, Bill Ogden '66, BiU Arata '58, and Alfred Bunge '88—participated in a tour of BULKELEY (DDG-84), on 2 December while she was in Miami for a port visit. The tour included local dignitaries, as well as two South Florida Academy candidates—Nicole Pesce and Timothy Pribisco Jr. To say that the group was impressed with this ARLEIGH BURKE class ship would be the ultimate in understatement; comments like "Starship Enterprise!" were the order of the day.

Afterwards, the Chapter was presented with a plaque and many members of the Wardroom and crew adjourned to the Hard Rock Cafe at Bayside, to enjoy food and libations organized by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce.

The final event during this period was the annual Army-Navy party on 6 December, held in conjuction with the West Point Society of South Florida. This year, the party was at "Hooligans" (rather appropriate) in Kendall and it was a smashing success (no pun intended), especially if you were on the blue and gold side...nuff said.

Chapter members attending the Army-Navy festivities were Kevin O'Brien '90, "junior member" present and thus required to perform appropriate duties, Jovan and Bob Chester '68 and their son, Robert, Ken Morgan '61, Gordon Evans '65, Wendy and Michael Rounds '81 and thier son, Byron, Frank Martin '59, "senior member" present and appropriately recognized, Ed McKenny '70, his first Chapter event, being recently arrived in South Florida, Mel Meinhardt '80, accompanied by his lovely fiance, Lauren Smith, Peggy Ingram, widow of Pepper Ingram '65 (and mother of Pepper Ingram III, USMA '93—talk about divided loyalties), Hal Garrigues '77, Sergei Kowalchik '67, Alfred Bunge '88, Neil Sapp '62, and Julie and Bill Ogden '66.

Switching to upcoming Chapter events, a tentative schedule of proposed events is offered below for everyone's advanced planning: 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—AW 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 Chapter staged its annual Army game extravaganza on 6 December and all hands enjoyed a wonderful time rooting home our winners. In watching the game, it was clear that our team was better and faster than the Army team that day. Yet, as I cheered our side to victory, I could not help but notice that Army played hard; they played as well as they could and they never gave up. I was proud of the Army squad that day.

Their performance in adversity made our victory sweeter and bodes well for the future.

In attendance were the following Alumni, Milton Alexich '52, Roy Anderson '52, Richard Ambrogi '48, Jack Bailey '44, Ebbie Bell '39, Floyd Bowdey '47, Heyward Boyce '57, Steve Burgess '59, Jack Cummings '47, Harry Donahue '49, John Dwyer '46, Karl Fisher '57, Earie Forsthoff '47, Joe Gattuso '55, visiting us from San Diego, John Hannifin '43, Grover Higginbotham '35, David James '51, Reed Jarvi '76, Ed Kelley '44, Brace Lakefield '67, Gene Lawler '47, Russ Masterson, Blue & Gold officer, Dick Naedel '68, Steve Neuman '72, Pat O'ConneU '53, Thomas Pollack '61, Ashby Reardon '51, Walter Rose '45, Edward Smith '50, Bill Thomas '51, David Wagner '53, Henry Wilson '48, Joe Winkler '62, your Scribe, Bob Shearer '58, and Associate Member, Frank Soulier It is well and trathfully recorded that all attendees and their guests had a fine time.

I was privileged to participate in the 45th Reunion of the great Class of 1958 in Annapolis at Homecoming. It was a marvelous affair and, in addition to seeing Classmates and visiting our old stomping grounds, I was strack by the spirit of the Brigade and the remarkable progress achieved in recovering from the hurricane's damage. I also noted that the Radisson Hotel jacked up its prices over the Homecoming weekend to gouge us pretty heavily. You may want to keep this in mind for your own planning for your next retum to Annapolis and you may want to pass this on to your friends. Classmates, and relatives. The Radisson is not the place to stay. It is out of the way, ran-down and, despite claims to cherish its Navy clientele, thinks nothing of abusing its customers.

Our plans for the next Chapter affair are firming up for 21 January 2004. Mr Otto Helwig '58 will be our guest speaker, talking to us on the politics of water in the Middle East. Otto is the dean of the College of Engineering at North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND. He is a world-class expert on water development, having won the Hoover Medal for his work in that field.

I speak for all members of our Chapter in saluting our men and women in service on the capture of the Butcher of Baghdad.

Orlando Chapter LtCol George V. Ruos Jr. '50, USMC (Ret.) 950 Kersfield Cir, Heathrow, FL 32746-1936 h: 407-804-1308; e; georgeraos@aol.com September The USNA AA Oriando Chapter monthly meeting was held at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, 13 September 2003 at the Holiday Inn, SR436 and Wymore Rd., Altamonte Springs, FL. The next meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m., Saturday, 11 October, at the same location. Spouses and guests are always welcome. In attendance were Betty and Jerry BaU '41, Stu Sadler '44, Harriett and Curt Cordell '46, Ann and Dick Wilson '46, Joan and John Leslie '47, Bob Tumage '47, Art Herbert '48, and his guest, Marilyn Grimm, Shirley and Walt Marquardt '49, George Ruos '50, BUI Forbes '55, Eileen and John Long '55, Robert Harper '62, Dave Peterson '62, Sandra and Jorge Ramirez '70, Craig Corbett '73, Dee and Charles Hargrove '75, Gail and Mike Agor '76, and Gerrie Santos '83.

George Ruos let us know that Dorothy Mackenzie sent her thanks along for the beautiful eulogy that Art Herbert '48 dehvered at the memorial service for John MacKenzie '50. We contributed $100 to the Hospice of the Comforter in John's name. John's daughter sent a letter thanking us for the contribution.

George welcomed new members Robert Harper '62 and Mike Agor '76 and his wife, Gail.

The Navy League sponsored a Navy Birthday Ball on Samrday, 11 October 2003, at the Hyatt Regency, Orlando Intemational Airport. The invited guest speaker was The Honorable Tom Ridge, Secretary of Homeland Security.

The Army-Navy football game party was held at the home of West Pointer Gary Hyde on Saturday, 6 December 2003. Kick-off time was 4 p.m.

Charles Hargrove '75 reported on his efforts thus far in securing a site for the Christmas luncheon. He was able to secure Debary Country Club on 20 December Mark your calendars and plan on joining us for these events. Details will be provided soon.

Although Bob Tumage '47 did not stay for the meeting, he reported that there is $1,431 in the Chapter's checking account.

Curt Cordell '46, delighted us with stories regarding his two-year tour outside of Paris 1962-64. Especially interesting was the information regarding the living conditions—the locals washed their clothes once a week at the village "lavoire;" the ancient telephone equipment; the fact that the military personnel stationed did not take the opportunity to see the sights of Paris.

His sons, as a high school prank, put bubbles in the fountains in the traffic circle around the Arc de Triomphe.

October The USNA AA Oriando Chapter monthly meeting was held at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, 11 October 2003, at the Holiday Inn, SR436 and Wymore Road. In attendance were Betty and Jerry Ball '41, BiU Sims '45, Harriett and Curt Cordell '46, John Leslie '47, Bob Tumage '47,

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Art Herbert '48, Bob Kenyon '48, Walt Marquardt '49, Fran and George Ruos '50, Eileen and John Long '55, Connie and Gary Washam '71, Craig" Corbett '73, Dee and Charles Hargrove '75, Gail and Mike Agor '76, and Gerrie Santos "83, Art Herbert '48 announced that he and Marilyn set the date for their wedding. The nuptials were held on 15 November in a small family gathering. We wish them the best, Mike Agor '76, talked about his Navy career as a submariner. Although new to our group, Mike effortlessly entertained us with his stories.

Upon graduation from Navy, Mike went to Nuclear Power School in Orlando then Nuclear Prototype ttaining in Idaho Falls. He was stations aboard SSBN's. Mike attended PG school in Monterey. Due to the nature of his assignments (usually at sea), Mike and Gail were stationed in Norfolk, VA, for 18.5 years. Mike recounted what it was like to be under the 70 feet of ice—can't surface at all. Not only did they have to keep ttack of where the bottom was, they had to keep track of the thickness of the ice above. Mike served on the commander of Second Fleet Staff. Some things he was involved in included the SAR rescue attempt of JFK Jr's plane and coordinating the salvaging of MONITOR. Mike concluded his career with a tour at the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) and hved in Annapohs. It was very convenient for the family because his son, Allen Agor '04, attends USNA. Due to the classified nature of the assignment, Mike was unable to share any stories about that tour Palm Beach Chapter CAPT Walter Whipple '57, USNR (Ret.) 1100 Marine Way West, #A3L North Pahn Beach, FL 33408 h: 561 -624-3051; e: WalWhip @ aol.com October Frank Martin '59 and his team of Blue & Gold officers outlined the assistance available for new Academy recraits. The quality of the new Plebes has never been higher. BiU Schall '77 outlined the vital support system provided by the Parents Club. Attending were GU Barbe '63, Peter Barbour '94, Ron Barnett '61, Loretta and Bion Bierer '53, CUnt Frank '50, Peggy and Hank Gorman '44, Betty and Al Haworth '57, Julie and Joel Jacobs, George Korol '93, Bob Lees '69, Frank Martin '59, Lydia and John McNabney '50, Carol and Ed Perron '55, Lou Romano '67, BUI Schall '77, and Diana and Walt Whipple '57.

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November BUI Alter '54 outiined his adventures in being called up on five occasions as a Marine Reservist. He described his functions as a Naval Academy Foundation Trustee, the fundraising successes, and the many projects moving forward. Attending were Paul Alexander '83, Bill Alter '54, Bette and Reynolds Beckwith '49, Loretta and Bion Biorer '53, Anne and George Bole '54, Howard Burdick '56, Dotty Coney (widow of Charles Coney '19), Albert Dilley, Myles Gill '96, Rocky Coins '84, Hank Goiman '44, Edward Gunderson '06 and his guest. Brent Summers, Betty and Al Haworth '57, Bob Lees '69, Lydia and John McNabney '50, Mary and Joe Pidkowicz '52, Joe Wallis '86, and Diana and Walt Whipple '57,

November luncheon speaker. Bill Alter '54 December A record crowd was on hand at Duffy's Grill in North Palm Beach to celebrate Navy's victory over Army and capture the Commander-inChief Trophy. At our venue, Tim Goering '89 led a successful Marine Reconnaissance Mission to capture a stuffed Army mule from its unsuspecting West Point escort. The mule was last seen swinging from the balcony. Included in the crowd were West Pointers, Navy rooters, and assorted guests. Attending were Ron Barnett '61 and his guest, Pat Bouchard, Phil Barth Jr. USMA '51, Bette and Reynolds Beckwith '49, Jim Blake of West Point, Anne and George Boles '54 and their guests, Tom and Cindi McMillen, Anja and Walter Bums '65 and their guest, Carol Chesser, Rick Cameron '85 and his son, Chuck, Toni Casiato (parent of Abby Casiato '06), Jo and Frank Cerabino '77 and their children, Natalie and Monti, Julie and Boh Clyman '79, Dotty Coney (widow of Charles Coney '19), Walt Downey USMA '63, Mike Fritors and Gwynne Kolton, Myles Gill '96, Tim Goering '89, Peggy and Hank Gorman '44, Lewis Green USMA, Betty and Al Haworth '57, Julie and Joel Jacobs, Charlotte and Bob Lees '69 and their son, Adam, Lydia and John McNabney '50, Jerry Merges USMA '65, Stan Metcalf '69, Mark Pearson '74 and his son, Justin, Carol and Ed Perron '55, Lou Romano '67, Nora and Fred Schoenberger '55, Stephanie and Dan Shields '87, Carol and Bert Summers, Ed Tipshus, Nancy and Bob Tisdale '46 and their daughter, Kim, Susan and Jeff Warmington '77, Diana and Walt Whipple '57 and their guests, Lou and Elaine Hill and Jim and Lesley Hill and their son, Nicholas, Mary and J. R. Woelfel '76, and Skip Yachannin '65.

December Army-Navy game: Rick Cameron '85, Tim Goering '89, and Frank Cerabino '77 Join us for great meetings in '04: 15 January—OPYC CAPT CJ. Maguire, CHC USN (Ret.), speaking on "Follies of a Navy Chaplain" 19 February—OPYC ADM Stan Arthur, USN (Ret.), president of Lockheed (Orlando) 16 March—OPYC Maj Joe Wallis, USMC '86, speaking on "Marines on the Move" 14 April—OPYC ADM Norb Ryan '67, president, MOAA See you there!

Pensacola Chapter CDR Lee Price '78, USN 3721 Scenic Highway; Pensacola, I'U 32507 h: 850-437-9689; e; lee.price@cnet.navy.mil Happy New Year from Florida's Emerald Coast and the Pensacola Chapter. Since last report, the Chapter has been extremely busy. We began the period on 25 October with a Homecoming South-Lobsterfest get-together for those who couldn't make it to Annapolis to see the Navy-Delaware Homecoming game. The event was held at Ski Beach aboard NAS PENSACOLA where we cooked about 60 lobsters with all the extras. It was quite a spread. We kept track of the game via computer. In attendance were Gaynel and Roger Boh '49, Carolyn and John Brick '50, Evan Edwards, Celeste and Richard Folga '70, James Forrester '66, Jeri and Donald Gairing '49 and their guests, Betty Cook (widow of Clarence Cook '43) and Jim Green, Bill Daniels '54, Janice and Jack Horsefield '57, Teri and Richard Jesmonth '78, J.R. Knight '76, Peggy and Si Kittler '51, Myra and John Marshall '67, Martha and Kent McKnight '54, Suzanne and Glenn Montgomery '71, Debra and Lee Price '78, Scottie and BiU Ramsey '53, Lamar l\izo '52, Clark Rook '57, Barbara and Michael Ruth '68, Margaret and Gordon Snyder '43, Daniel Rowe '71, Carol and Mike Warner '78, and P.B. Wall '44. The game may not have tumed out exactiy the way that we wanted, but we definitely won the tailgate and nobody left hungry.

'78ers Rich Jesmonth, Lee Price, and Pop Warner with their wives The next event was sponsored on 8 November as about 100 members gathered at Trader Jon's for the Navy-Notre Dame game. The Class of 163

2003 led aU other Classes in attendance as we also held a wake for Trader Jon's. When plans were made to gather at Trader's it was not known that the legendary watering hole would close its doors for good at the end of the day. The day culminated in the excitement of the neardefeat of Notre Dame and nostalgia for all the aviators that had walked through Trader 's doors over the years. The memorabilia that adorned the walls and ceilings of the pub has been donated to the Naval Aviation Museum for possible display in the future.

We held a regular luncheon on 12 November at Mustin Beach Officer's Club aboard NAS PENSACOLA. CDR Russ "Beef Bartlett '83, commanding officer of the Navy Flight Demonsttation Squadron (The Blue Angels), was the guest speaker for the event. Russ gave an interesting talk about what life was like as a Blue Angel, the past year's schedule, a glimpse into next year, and a littie bit of personal history.

He held a question and answer session after his brief and signed autographs for attending members. In attendance were Dave Babcock '78, Russ Bartlett '83, John Bilderback '48, Pete Booth '56, Renee Boyd (widow of Walter Boyd '36), John Brick '50, Slug Butts '56, Don CampbeU '61, Ralph Carson '52, John Chappell '45, Betty Cook (widow of Clarence Cook '43), BiU Daniels '54, Bob FeUingham '52, Dick Gaskill '54, Tom Goslin '52, Scott Gray '52, Larry Grimes '55, Andrew Harrell (candidate for '08) and his father Mike Harrell, Jack Horsefield '57, Bob Jacobson '72, Si Kittler '53, BiU Maxson '52, Mike McCrabb '78, Lou McMillan '52, Glenn Montgomery '71, Greg Pavlyak '95, John Nawrocki '75, Pat Pattick '54, Al Pickert '47, Lee Price '78, Bill Ramsey '53, Hank Reeves '83, Malcolm Rumpf '98, Lou Sarosdy '51, Todd SawhiU '98, Gordon Snyder '43, Dan Slowikowski '82, Dave Sperling '52, Jerry Thompson '52, Larry Warrenfeltz '75, Bob Wilmer '54, RB. Wall '44, Mac Maclnnis '51, John Kemble '51, John Woodward '54, Lee Harris '74, and John Taylor '57. The Class of '52 had the most in attendance. Gordon Snyder '43 was the senior member present and Todd SawhiU '98 was the junior member present.

The final event to report was the annual Army-Navy gala at Angus Steak House here in Pensacola. A crowd of 225 (including three West Point graduates) gathered on 6 December to see Navy pound Army and win the Commander-inChief Trophy for the first time since 1981. We ate, drank, and cheered as a close first quarter tumed into a route in the second half Our Chapter's most senior member ADM Mickey Weisner '41 and his wife, Norma, were on hand for the festivities. The Class of 2003 tumed out in force to help us cheer Navy to victory. The gathering has become a tradition here as the biggest and best Army-Navy party in Pensacola.

We'll do it again next year, so keep us in mind.

The Chapter has accomplished much in half a year, but we still have the second half to go.

Events that we have planned in addition to monthly luncheons are a Houston Bowl Party at Seville Quarter (to be reported on in the next issue), a Founder's Day dinner, and a luau (complete with pig to roast) in the spring—all before our annual summer break. If you are new to the 164

Pensacola area, find yourself in the area temporarily, or have been here for a while but have been unable to join us, we would like to issue a special invitation for you to come find out what we're all about. We think you'll enjoy it.

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 CUfford P. Bermann '45 7979 S. Tamiami Tri. #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 Alumni—we have to put in a ton of information in this issue due to less Shipmates and a very busy Tampa Bay Area Alumni schedule. Some could not fit due to size restrictions— please check out things online for full event details and pictures!

Founder's Day Recap Wow—what a great tumout and a great night on 10 October! Excellent mingling beforehand between Alumni/guests and candidates/future candidates and parents of current Mids. Great dinner and great speaker! Thanks to all who contributed to the event and thanks to all who took time out of their schedule to come! Check out the pictures thanks to Perry Dempsey '72 at www.usna.com/Chapters/US/FL/TampaBay. Attendees included Kris and Steve Swift '87, Jo Johnson '90, Susan and Stanley Gray '77, Sandy and John Kamen '77, Val and Gary Polansky '69, Carrie Dyer '82, Jessica and Eric Thiel '95, Jane and RADM LeRoy CoUins '56 (Ret), Joe Wiendl '93, Kris and Vince Scott '89, Paul (candidate '08), Linda, and MUte Albano '74, Pat and Don Coughlin '62, Ryan, Beth, and Bud Sawyer '74, Perry Dempsey '72, Marilyn and VADM Eric Olson '73, Gemini Coleman Brown '49, Dick Ardavanny '61, guest speaker VADM Charles Moore '68 and his wife, Lydia, Don and Kathy Haertel, Parent Club officer, parents of David Haertel '06.

There were also 22 guests related to potential candidates and families!

What a Crowd for the October Meeting Had a great recap of a very busy September and upcoming events (VADM Ryan, luncheon, golf match win, many Grass Roots efforts at college nights/Academy days/etc). Thanks to all that participated. RADM Roy Collins and all remembered H.L. Culbreath '44, who passed away.

Attendees included Mike Albano '74 (new to area, just retired USMC, works at Northrap Gramman), Stanley Gray '77, Mac Fossett '58, Pat Brennan '61, Gary Polansky '69, Steve Swift '87, Sam Henderson '67, Scott Hood '66, Carrie Dyer '82, John Kamen '77, Bud

Sawyer '74, Eric Thiel '95, Dan O'Shea '91, Roy Collins '56, Richard Dick '73, Alton Delane '91, Don Coughlin '62, Perry Dempsey '72, Joe Wiendl '93, Steve Seoane '93 (new to meetings, works at Capital One, was surface, went to Jesuit High School), VADM Eric Olson '73 (new to meetings, Deputy Socom), BiU Payne (guest, was company officer '81-83), and Tony Gray '92.

November Meeting Recap We discussed our Founder's Day meeting and future events—many great conunents about that night—great tumout and participation for all. A trae founder's day and recraiting event!

Grass Roots Many Alumni talked at area schools on the Great American Teaching on 19 November and we had a number of Mids in town for Opinfo on 24-25 November. RADM Roy Collins '56 talked about his trastee trip to the board on 4-5 December and gave a ran down on input about BGO activities.

Attendees included Jack Gantley '69, *Stacy T\imer '84, Pat Brennan '61, Gary Polansky '69, Mac Fossett '58, Andy Andrews '74, Steve Swift '87, Dave Hazlehurst '94, Matt Poague '94, Jo Johnson '90, *BiU Jewett '93, Coleman Brown '47, Carrie Dyer '82, Eric Thiel '95, *Jim Aldrich '67, LeRoy Collins '56, Marty Drake '78, John Kamen '77, Dan O'Shea '91, and *PhU PhiUips '88 (*New members—had free drinks!).

December Meeting Discussion about previous and futiue events, especially the A-N game and Houston Bowl!

Great American Teach In—about 7-8 Alumni across the area on 19 November, next year, many more! Great time to talk to classes about your job, and your background, USNA style of course! Meet with Superintendent of Hillsborough County (thanks to Gen Tom Draude '62 for setting up). Action items to follow, with follow-on meeting with his right hand man for communications.

GEN Draude also made a presentation to the Chapter from the USMC Scholarship—Friends of Tampa Bay Marines Association. BiU Sena '95 discussed his experiences at Summer Seminar. Junior can sign up online at www.usna.edu/Admissions starting on 1 Febraary 2004.

Attendees included Bill Sena '95, Cris de Mier '91, Tom Dabney '36, Kyle Langbehn '96, Pat Brennan '61, John Kamen '77, Tom Draude '62, Sam Henderson '67, Vince Scott '89, David Jung '84, Andy Andrews '74, Steve Swift '87, Jack Gantley '69, Gary Polansky '69, Mac Fossett '58, Joe Wiendl '93, Phil PhiUips '88, and Jim Aldrich'67.

AF Game-Notre Dame Recap Thanks for everyone coming out to Legend's for the Air Force and Notre Dame game. One good result—not as good on the second. We'll have to get them again next year! (41st!) We can (and did!) go 8-4 and go to a bowl.

Attendees for ND game: Bud Alexander '56, Mark Krivonak '71, Phil Phillips '88, Sam Henderson '67, Harris Halverson '90 and his guests, Britt/Luke, Steve Swift '87, Bud Sawyer '74 and Ryan, Bob Flynn '58, Mac Fossett '58, Gaeton Long '60, Kris and Vince Scott '89, Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

Aaron and Dan O'Shea '91 plus guests, and John Kamen '77 and Alex.

Beat Army Recap Great tumout of over 100 people at Raymond James stadium. Great food/victory and fun for a great victory!

Future Events 28 February—Lightning Alumni Game, 7:30 p.m., start against Washington Capitols, $35 for a top ticket, as well as food. This is alumni night for schools.

12-14 March—Men's Glee Club and Picnic, pick up Mids at 5 p.m. on Friday, 12 March, for hosting of Mids, back for performance Saturday night, 13 March, back for church on 14 March in moming. Big picnic at noon on Sunday with big candidate push for the area! 12-14 March, Lake Magdalene United Methodist Chiuch.

24 April—Third Annual Starship Craise, 4:455:15 p.m. Underway. StarShip Craise, $45 per person probably same as last year.

4 June—Annual Army-Navy Golf Match at MacDill AFB, aftemoon start, $50 per person probably.

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GEORGIA Atlanta Chapter BUI Rentz '55 h: 678-432-3089; w; 678-230-3661 e: biUsuerentz@mindspring.com Sec'y: Matthew Kfrby '94 h; 404-351-2534 e: mldrby@wwcompany.com web site: www.usnaaaa.com The President's Comer Greetings to those who have recently moved to the Greater Atianta area, or those who have Uved here for a while and have not participated in Chapter events, but would like to. We would like to have you join us. Check out our fine Atlanta Chapter web site at www.usnaaaa.com for reports on recent events and the events calendar for upcoming activities. You will see that your Chapter board of directors stays pretty busy planning and organizing these functions and that the people in charge have done a bang-up job in carrying out the plan. We are always looking for more ideas and help from Alumni in the area.

As I am writing this in December, we have just completed the Army-Navy telethon on Georgia Public TV on 4 December, soundly frouncing the West Pointers, thanks to the leadership of Mike Merger '90. And you know how the football game came out on 6 December. We had a large crowd watching that at T.J.'s Sports Bar in Roswell, shepherded by Nick Ward '74 along with some quiet West Pointers. Our Chapter Christmas Party was at Sue and BiU Rentz '55's home in Locust Grove and we had about 40 hardy souls who braved a cold, wet night for a hearty party. Our Chapter monthly luncheon was held as usual on the third Friday of the month, 19 December, at Jocks & Jills in Brookhaven. No speaker was scheduled this month, so Bill Rentz briefed those present on the recent Board of Trastees and admissions standing committee meetings, which he attended, and Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

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Atlanta, GA, Chapter: In an Army-Navy Football game week celebration, Atlanta Chapter members help Georgia PubUc Television raise over $17,000. From the left: Dean Cottle '80, Matthew Kirby '94, Manny Garcia '84, Scott Murray '90, Dick Fitzgerald '62, Pies Bruce '77, Al Jones '67, Steve Frederick '72, Mike Herger '90, Mike Donohoo '65, Tim Phillips '89, Eric Busko '88, Terty McElroy '86, and Nick Ward '74 the occasion was used for a business networking session. We are getting ready to gather on 30 December at Jocks & Jills for the Houston Bowl where Navy takes on Texas Tech.

On 16-18 January 2004, the USNA Gospel Choir will be in Atianta, visiting several high schools, appearing on CNN on 16 January, and having lunch with Chapter and Parents Club members before performing at Ebenezer Baptist Church at the Martin Luther King Center on 17 January. We understand that the Superintendent, VADM Rempt, will participate at Ebenezer 7 Febraary is our Chapter Founder's Day/Dark Ages Dinner Dance at Cobb Galleria, a black tie affair for members only, organized by Steve Frederick '72. USNA Alumni Association President and CEO George Watt '73 and his wife, Peggy, will be guests of honor. On the Vernal Equinox, 20 March 2004, the Chapter will gather on the southside of Atlanta again at "The Bam" in Tyrone, GA, for a real southem BBQ. Mitch Rowland '71, who is organizing it, said to bring your Rolaids.

Our final two events for this year are the Army-Navy golf toumey at Ft. McPherson on 7 May, headed up by WUl Wood '66, and the world famous Atlanta Lobster Fest on 5 June at Red Top Mountain State Park, led by Mike Herger '90 and a crew of workers and kitchen queens. We will also hold Chapter officer elections on 5 June.

By the time you read this in Shipmate, you may have already missed some of these activities, but my message to you is to keep checking the web site events calendar for details, and be aware that these events don't happen by themselves. We need your inputs and help to encourage your neighbors. Classmates, old shipmates, and squadronmates to join us. We want their ideas, company, and most of all membership in the USNAAA. Bill Rentz '55

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

HAWAII Honolulu Chapter CAPT Harvey Gray Jr. '52, USN (Ret.) 1117 Akumu St., Kailua, HI 96734-4012 h: 808-261-9722; e; hamgray@juno.com web site; http;//members.xoom.com/hawaiialumni

ILLINOIS Chicago Chapter CDR Fredrick W. Weber '75, USNR 2134 Evert Ct., Northbrook, IL 60062-6612 h: 847-559-9381; w: 312-750-8899 e: fweber@chapman.com

I N D I A N A Michiana Chapter CDR John T. Haizlip '72, USN (Ret.) 15246 Longford Dr., Granger, IN 46530 h; 219-273-2939; e: CHaizlip@aol.com The Michiana Chapter had a chance to get together for the Army-Navy game at the Varsity Club Suites Hotel in downtown Mishawaka, IN. It was a great venue, normally reserved for the

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Michiana, IN, Chapter event hometown Notte Dame crowd, and we were able to fill the room and make some noise. Everyone had a great time and the outcome was tremendous. What a yearâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;beating Army and a bowl game in Houston.

Those Alumni in attendance were Joan and Chris HaizUp '72, Marion and Paul Bradfield '53, Andre Bonakdar '98, Jane and Jim Shelton '75, Dale Furman '61, Pat and Russ Owen '46, BiU Haidler '50, Florence and Lou Duesterberg '46, Pete and Tina HoUand '83, John Ross '94, Nancy and Mike Kehoe '71, BUI Teeple '62, and Curt Wooley.

John "Chris" Haizlip '72 Indianapolis Chapter CDR Charles A. Rainey '84, USNR 12804 Double Eagle Dr, Carmel, IN 46033 h; 317-815-0575; e; crainey@fhlbi.com

O'Club, a buffet breakfast was served, featuring sloppy joes, mozzarella sticks, jalapeno poppers, and the traditional Navy Cannon Balls.

There were several plasma screen TVs, in addition to the large projection TV, for everyone's viewing pleasure.

The New Sanno Hotel's Embarcadero Lounge hosted the event in Tokyo. The lounge had a 16 foot big screen TV and with many smaller ones located throughout. The doors were opened at 5 a.m. to serve coffee, juice, and alcoholic beverages for those who wanted an early start in the victory celebration. Among the group in Tokyo were Bob Chaplin '70, Brock McMunn '70, Tony Smith '82, Luke McCoUum '83, and Keith Wagoner '84. They all enjoyed the ribbing administered to the lone Army grad who was gracious in defeat.

Below is a photo from the group in the Kurofune Lounge in Yokosuka. Included in the picture are Scott Evertson '86, Michael Weiner '87, Ken WaUace '98, Shelby Baecker '98, Ana Wilson '00, Megan Monteith '01, Michael Reisinger '01, and Brent Zito '02.

Fair winds and following seas to Kathy Shanebrook '80 who departs as the CO of Naval Pacific Meteorology and Oceanography Center on her way to Washington, DC. Also PCSing to DC is WiU Morales '82, departing ComCarGra Five staff onboard KITTY HAWK. Go Navy! Beat Texas Tech!

CDR Nolan D. VUlarin '82

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

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The scheduler was kind to the Japan folks this year, scheduling the Army-Navy kickoff for 6 a.m., unlike last year's 2 a.m. start time. Two different sites to view Navy's thrashing of Army were offered: the New Sanno Hotel in Tokyo and the Kurofune Lounge in Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka's Officers Club. At the

LT Nikolai E Mulligan '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

(see also Ohio)

Louis-ville/Southem Indiana Chapter

1632 General Taylor St, New Orleans, LA 70115 h; 504-895-8445; e; nihjones61@aol.com CDR Joseph A. Grace Jr. '80, USNR 15 Allard Blvd.

New Cleans, LA 70119 h: 504-486-9040 e: joe.graceÂŽ 1980.usna.com

MAINE Portland Chapter Jeffrey Peters '85 7 Sumac Dr, Branswick ME 04011 h: 207-729-7306; w: 207-443-5576 e; jpeters@preti.com Seventeen determined football fans braved blizzard-like conditions to attend our annual AN game party in "Boomers" at the NAS Brunswick BOQ. All hands enjoyed a fun and victorious event except for our guest, Chris Casey USMA '85. The following members were present Jeff Peters '85, Wendi White '88, Phil Dawson '88, Tony Monaco '67, Tim Martel '70, Tom Zysk '70, Dave Patch '66, Art Weidner '63, and Mark PhiUips '74 our party coordinator Thanks, Mark!

On 8 October the quarterly business meeting was held at the China Rose in Branswick. The following 17 Alumni attended Tom Bush '45, Chuck Moll '50, Skip Orem '50, John Wagner '54, Darwin Hatheway '54, Walt Canttell '58, Harry KonkeU '58, Jim "Rocky" Rothrock '55, Art Weidner '63, Bill Drake '59, Tony Monaco '67, Tom Zysk '70, Tim Martell '70, Mark Phillips '74, Mark Phillips '74, Jeff Peters '85, Rick Snow '85, and Wendi White '88. We recognized and remembered the founding of the Naval Academy, and Jeff Peters briefed us on Academy news (Isabel damage) and upcoming Chapter events.

Our July meeting featured VADM John Ryan '67, USN (Ret.), Superintendent (19982002) and now superintendent of the New York Maritime Academy. Our speaker for our April meeting was CAPT Peter A. Huchthausen '62, USN (Ret.), author of the following books: October Fury, K-19 The Widowmaker, The Secret Story of The Soviet Nuclear Submarine, and America's Splendid Little Wars.

Any Alumni desiring to join our group for fun/networking or to renew his/her membership for 2003-2004, please send your check for $20 made payable to USNA AA Maine to Bill Drake, 34 Church Rd., Readfield, ME 04355.

Also please send Bill your current address, phone number, and email address.

Hope to see you in 2004.

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MARYLAND Annapolis Chapter CAPT Roger P. Onorati '61, USN (Ret.) 1756 Point No Point Dr AnnapoUs, MD 21401-6560 h: 410-849-3812 e; rogeronorati @ 1961,usna.com web site; www.usna.com/chapters/us/md/annapolis CDR Kirk Lippold '81, tiie former skipper of COLE, which was attacked by terrorists, addressed our Chapter on 9 October 2003. CDR Ed Tucholski, who was standing in for our President Roger Onorati '61, inttoduced CDR Lippold. The first thing CDR Lippold did was recognize VADM Bill Lawrence, who was Superintendent when CDR Lippold was attending the Academy.

CDR Lippold related that when COLE arrived in Port Aden, he ordered the ship to be docked bow out so if he had to, he could proceed out of the harbor in a more expeditious manner. The ship then started taking on fuel, a process which would take 1.5 hours.

Just as the tt^sh detail was dumping the ttash, there was an explosion and the ship was lifted up and to the right. CDR Lippold said he knew they were attacked. He immediately set a defensive perimeter.

He contacted the port authority and they immediately froze all harbor movements. COLE had power aft but there was mass destraction in the galley.

CDR Lippold then said he surveyed the destruction and ascertained the ship was not going to sink. They fransferred all the wounded to shore in 90 minutes. The toll was four dead, 33 wounded, and 16 missing.

The system restoration took 2.5 days. The ship had begun to flood and the repair crew had to work around the clock to restore her.

The Skipper related that the dedication of the crew was incredible. He also recognized his Navigator, LT Ann Chamberlain, who made a major contribution in the whole process of evacuation and restoration. He said, "I was blessed with a dedicated crew."

CDR Lippold closed by saying someday, COLE'S colors will hang in Memorial Hall.

Luncheon on 13 November 2003 Head Football Coach Paul Johnson addressed the Annapolis Chapter on 13 November 2003.

Roger Onorati, president of the Chapter, introduced him as "The Greatest Football Coach."

Coach Johnson expressed his disappointment over not beating Notte Dame. He said, we played hard but not as smart as we could have.

The biggest thing is to move on, put it behind us, and win our last two games.

Paul Johnson related that you have to have two things to be successful: Play hard and grade every play; and being on "Kool-aid." This means the players have to believe in themselves and each other He talked about playing with "intelligent fanaticism." This means playing as hard as you can but playing smart.

The head coach said there are three things to do when you are rebuilding a team.

Scheduling—you have to give yourself a chance to win. Recraiting—the previous program here was to find as many recraits as possible, and hope you could find some good ones out of the Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

group. When Coach Johnson took over, there were 240 Mids on the team. He reduced that to 140. Coach Johnson said they now are recruiting 20-25 good players and have put about 35 players at NAPS. (Coach said he directs his presentation at the mothers when recruiting!)

Retention—Give the kids every opportunity to succeed. Have the right programs. It's important that they improve because then they will stay.

Coach closed his regular talk by saying, "Normally at the Academy, one Superintendent goes through three football coaches. I've only been here 1.5 years and I have had three Superintendents!"

There was a period of Q&A. Question—How are we going to replace Candeto?

Answer—Polanco is coming back. There are four Plebes looking good and NAPS has a couple of good ones. He said in the spring he will throw the quarterback position up to competition.

Question—How do you stay focused with the media talking bowl bids?

Answer—Coaches and players are not talking bowls. We have to beat Cenfral Michigan which is the most important garae of the year now. We have to get seven wins.

Question—Are we going to go into a conference?

Answer—^It's siraply still up in the air After Q&A's, he closed by saying he really appreciated the support from the Alumni and his immediate goal was to get the seniors a win in their last home game.

Baltimore Chapter CDR Steve G. Young '84, USNR c/o Morgan Stanley 11311 McComiick Rd., Hunt Valley, MD 21031 w: 410-229-8206 e: steven.g.young@morganstanley.com

Frederick Chapter 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 S o u t h e m 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@starpowernet web site: http;//www.navyaIumni.org With our center of activity as NAS Pamxent River, the Greater Southem Maryland (GSM) Chapter enjoys the benefits of a Navy base which knows how to get into the spirit of the Army-Navy football game each fall. On Thursday, 4 December 2003, the commanding officer of NAS Pax hosted the Third Annual Army-Navy parade and pep rally. GSMC worked up and entered a float, which was actually Rick Snyder's '75 personal boat. Mike Dougherty '73 and Lambert Heikes '71 helped Rick with the makeshift mast and painting the special sail, and on the day of the parade.

Scott Sanders '80 provided a super large manually operated rubber sling shot from which several dozen Navy T-shirts were fired out into the cheering crowd of supporters and kids lining the parade route. Lyn Whitmer '75 and Lambert Heikes acted as the sling shot holders for Scott.

The float took third place in the competition, earning a free weekend use of the Pax River Beach House for the Chapter, and materially contributing to the glorious victory over Army on Saturday! Next year we are going for first place! First place this year was won by a team which had constracted a float with a pig pen and a sign saying "Army Cheerleader Recraiting Center."

Inside the pen were four ugly guys dressed as Army cheerleaders. They had ugly wigs, big shoes, and balloons under their sweaters. They were blowing disgusting kisses to the crowd and had rehearsed coordinated cheers! It was graesomely hilarious!

Many of the local Alumni members and families gathered at the Flight Deck Lounge to watch the game Saturday.

M A S S A C H U S E T T S Boston Chapter CDR WiUiam E MaUoy Jr. '80, USNR 31 Wildcat Ln., Norwell, MA 02061 h: 781-659-9484; b: 617-742-3311 e: wfmalloy@yahoo.com, bill@malloygroup.com On 12 November the Chapter held its first Blue and Gold Naval Academy Birthday Anchors Aweigh Dinner at the Hanscom Air Force Base Officers' Club. The guest speaker was CAPT Lou Gorman, USNR (Ret.), former general manager and current executive of the Boston Red Sox. He was accompanied by his lovely wife, Mary Lou. A special guest from Annapolis was Mr. Steve Maconi representing the USNA Foundation.

The festivities were hosted by Chapter President BiU MaHoy '80 commencing with happy hour, welcoming remarks, the "Pledge of Allegiance," several toasts and the singing of the Alma Mater, Navy Blue & Gold.

The speaker, Lou Gorman, had 34 years of experience in the Navy and Naval Reserve and 40 years experience in baseball. Lou started his presentation by telling some light-hearted sea stories before telling some not so light-hearted 167

Red Sox stories to a group of mostiy long suffering and agonized Red Sox fans. However, he did tell us that the Red Sox had the nucleus for a World Series team next year. (Have I heard this refrain before? I have! And from no less a personage than you, Lou!) Actually, Lou was right.

A Q&A session followed the presentation.

Captain Gorman's talk was followed by the presentation of the birthday cake by President Malloy and the oldest present Alumnus and the youngest present Alumnus. This presentation was followed by more toasts and singing.

The event was well attended by earliest Class Alumnus and CMH recipient Tom Hudner '47 and his lovely wife, Georgea, Scott Foster '54, Ted Edson '54 and his brother. Jack Edson '61, Mary Ann and Red Clevenger '57, Sheila and Dan O'ConneU '57 and their guests, Gail and Terry Murphy, Barry Casey '59 and his guest, Peter Aldrich, George Prebola '60, Al Jordan '60, Nairn Benavente '62, Martha and Reid Smith '61, Beveriy and Jeff Hallahan '64, Corresponding Secretary Pete Seibert '65, Jules Selden '67, Bill NeUl '75, Paul FarreU '75, Chapter Vice President Steve Maloney '75, John Baumann '76, John Kovalcik '78, Chapter President Bill Malloy '80, Carl Kott '80 and his guest. Rich Myers, Kevin O'ConneU '81 and his guests, Daniel and Patricia O'ConneU and Debbie McEUigott, Max MulhoUand '82, DR Dugan '84, Paul Burkett '87, and John Mustin '90.

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with all three service academy teams participating. It is great to have Navy teams in the area.

Our 6 November 2003 luncheon was held at Big Fish in Troy. The big topics of discussion were our greatiy improved football team, the likelihood of repeating last year's win over Army, and our Navy birthday party event planned for later in the month.

On 20 November 2003, we had our yearly celebration of the founding of the U.S. Naval Academy with a reception at the home of Art and Lynne Bryant with our guest of honor. Jack Lengyel, the recently retired athletic director at Navy. Jack was in the area to visit his son, CDR Bing Lengyel '84, and his family. Bing is the commander of Navy recraiting in the Detroit area. We had a nice crowd for our gathering.

Jack gave us some interesting insight into his recent activities and his career at Navy.

We topped off the evening with the cutting of a birthday cake and the singing of Navy Blue & Gold.

At our November lunch those in attendance included from left: John Sheriock '53, Chris Lord '88, Rick Fresquez '86, Bill Penn '63, Tom Cook '57, and Jim Fleming '66

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 Our October luncheon was held at the Dearborn Inn. Those in attendance were Jim Acker '66, Art Bryant '66, Mike Bennett, Doneta Malinowski, Chris Lord, Fred Botero '80, and Jim Delaroderie '93. We discussed coming events including the boxing event at the Detroit Athletic Club on 24 November 2003

MINNESOTA Upper Midwest Chapter David C. BerghuU '91 6628 Parkwood Rd., Edina, MN 55436-1073 w: 952-953-5353; e; berghultdc@bemstein.com

MISSISSIPPI Pascagoula/Gulfport Chapter E. Spencer Garrett '88 P O . Box 1792; Gautier, MS 39553 h: 228-497-5050; e: ESGARRETT4@aol.com

Detroit, MI, Chapter: Those in attendance at the Navy birthday party included, seated: Bing Lengyel '84, John Mehelas '51 and his friend, Evangeline; standing from left: Dave Harris, Joe Walsh, Heather Carrington '84, our guest, Jack Lengyel, Kristin Femandes '88, Don Sweeny, Candy Sweeny, Janice Acker, Chris Lord '88, Art Bryant '66, Jim Fleming '66, Karen Stoll, Mike Bennett, Lynne Bryant, Doneta Malinowski, and Jim Acker 168

MISSOURI Greater Kansas City Metro Chapter Kyle E. Martin '74 16901 Meadow Ln., 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 VP and Corr. Sec'y; John Hueseman '78 559 Arbor Meadow Dr, Ballwin, MO 63021 h; 636-394-5302; e: hues78@charternet We had a lot take place in our Chapter during the last quarter of 2003. On Friday, 17 October, we held our annual Founder's Day Dinner in the "President's Room" at the top of the University Club tower, with a beautiful view of the St. Louis area in three dfrections, including a spectacular view of downtown at sunset. Gene Webber '52 was our senior Alum present, so in keeping with our tradition and celebration of this event, he read the orders from George Bancroft to CDR James Buchanan for the founding of the Naval Academy. This year, in lieu of a speaker. Alumni shared one or more memories of an incident from thefr Plebe Year, which had made an impact on them. It was interesting to hear that over a span of 40-plus years, although Plebe Year has changed, in many respects the feeUngs and experience are still the same. It was a great way to get to know each other better as well.

The highUght of the evening was when Raese Simpson '61 regaled us with his stellar performance as a Plebe in "greyhound races." Raese, in keeping with his reputation as one of our more spirited leaders, even donned a regulation "muzzle" while demonstrating his prowess. This brought back memories of an Army-Navy game party quite a few years ago when Raese shone his own version of a Beat Army poster for all to see.

Those in attendance for Founders Day were Mary Beth and Jim Checkett '64, Sue and Ron Schowalter '63, Kathleen and John Wmkler '85, Nancy and John Hueseman '78, Laura and David Mannix '94, Judith and Larry Hart '68, Holly and Jay Butka '90, Debbie and Greg Hightaian '80, Ann and Raese Simpson '61, Charles Smith '93 and his wife, Megan Smith '95, Larry Meyer '67 and his guest, Jaque and Cliff Schoep '56, Mike Brown '88, Marie and Phil Saunders '62, Linda and Dwight CaldweO '66, Tonia and Richard Cassetta '84, Donna and Gene Webber '52, Margarette and John Boley '63, and Mary Kay and Rick Roustio '78.

Friday, 24 October, was the Service Academy golf toumament at the Players Club. Thanks to Dick Padberg '54 for all of the arrangements and organizing. It was a beautiful day, but windy. The Navy players put the wind on the quarter, drove the ball long and sttaight all day, and gave a thumping to the Army opponents to keep the ttophy in its rightful place.

On Sattirday, 8 November, the Chapter had an informal get-together at the Sttatford Inn Bar & Grill to watch the Navy-Notte Dame game on the large screen, digital TV. Although the final outcome was disappointing, it was by no means due Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

to a lack of enthusiasm and encouragement from the St. Louis ai-ea Alumni. We got the word out quickly by email and phone and we had a good tumout and a great time. There were some new faces among the crowd, and we are looking forward to "Rock"' Harris '88, Dave T\mibaugh '89, and Alan Orr '93 coming to more of oiu" events. The following were also there John Kane '44, Bob Walker '54, Dick Padberg '54, Dan SuUivan '56. Pete Danna '61. Phil Saunders '62, John and Margarette Boley '63, Jim Checkett '64, Chuck Stout '70, Bob Berger '70, BUI Cocos '71, Tom Abemathy '71, Kent Higginbotham '76. Chris Davidson '78, John Hueseman '78, Greg Hightaian "80, John Winkler '85, Harvey Winters '86, Julie and Tim Noonan '88, and Kathleen and Russ Coolman '91, Kathleen Coolman (Notte Dame grad) snuck in some Fighting Irish fans disguised as her mom and children. But we'll forgive her, since Russ saved the day with his electtonics prowess by making siue the TV worked in time for the kickoff! And while we were cheering Navy on in St. Louis, Raese Simpson "61, Larry Meyer "67, Mike Dunham '70, Mike Games '74, and Randy Dickinson '78 frekked up to South Bend to lead the Navy cheering section in person and in St, Louis style!

Next was the Chapter's aimual Army-Na-vy game party. It was the local West Point aliunni's tum to host this year, and the party was held at Syberg's in Westport. You all know the outcomeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^we kept the traveling frophy as well! We had a great tumout with the following attending: Robert Atwood '77, John Boley '63, Mike Brown '88, Jim Checkett '64. Pete Danna '61, Chris Davidson '78, Mike Dunham '70, Greg Hightaian '80, John Kane "44, Ted Kretschmar '58, Laura Mannix '94, Jim Landes '47, Larry Meyer '67, Rick Cassetta '84, Dick Padberg '54, Rick Roustio '78, Joe Sesdic '60, Chuck Smith '93 and his wife, Megan Smitii '95, Chuck Stout '70, Dave Tumbaugh '89, Alex VonZurMuehlen '90, Bob Walker '54, Harvey Winters '86, Julie Zavodny '95, Bob Berger '70, Russ Coolman '91, Alan Orr '93, "Rock" Harris '88, Raese Simpson '61, Ron Schowalter '63, Tim Noonan '88, Dan Cox '78, Jim Harris '89, and Jay Butka '90.

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The next event on the schedule is our Dark Ages Party, which wiU be Samrday evening, 21 Febraary, starting at 5:30 p.m. at Mike Duffy's in Kirkwood. This will be another fun affafr, and if you have not afready received it, then you should see a notice to sign up for this party via email very soon. RSVP required! Please feel free to call one of us if for some reason you have not received the details by 14 Febraary. In the meantime, Happy Valentines Day!

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 Sfreet, Papillion, NE 68133 h: 402-292-3230; w: 402-294-8309 e: cverdoni@email.msn.com Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

NEVADA Las 'Vegas Chapter James R. Koehn '63 2864 Sumter Valley Cir Henderson, NV 89052-6876 h: 702-232-3317; c: 925-736-9642 e; jkoehn@mindspring,com The Las Vegas Chapter meets monthly at a luncheon, usually on the third Tuesday of the month (11:30 a.m, to 1:30 p,m,). Meeting place has been Landry's Seafood House, 2610 W. Sahara Ave, where the September meeting was held. In attendance were Ken Ruiz '43, Jack Raftery '47, Bob Titus '49, Frank Sain '49, Hugh Benton '52, Denny Huff '58, D.J. Nelson '62, W.R. Dukes '63, Jim Mcllvaine '69, Jack Kutzer '74, Jerry Mahre '77, Tessa Carlson ' 9 1 , and Brad CaiJson '91. This meeting was the first of the new luncheon year.

Tessa Carlson '91 reported on the status of the Chapter support for the USNA Summer Seminar Program. This year the Chapter will again underwrite the expenses for some local area high school juniors to attend the June session of the program. Also discussed were the Army-Navy game preparations. This year Army is to be the host. Location will be Anthem Country Club; the game start time is to be in the aftemoon rather than the monung as previously done.

The October meeting was held at Landry's on 21 October. In attendance were Bob Border '39, Hugh Benton '52, Hal Lewis '52, D.J. Nelson '62, Jim Koehn '63, BUI Dukes '63, John Thompson '65, Pete Dabbieri '67, and Steve Linder '69.

Discussion centered around the Army-Navy party which was held on 6 December at the Anthem Country Club. Army hosted. Navy won the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy.

A Spring Social is being planned for the Febraary timeframe; more details at the January meeting.

The November meeting was held at Landry's on the 18th. In attendance were Bob Titus '49, Hugh Benton '52, Hal Lewis '52, Denny Huff '58, Jim Koehn '63, John Thompson '65, Jim McDvaine '69 accompanied by his father, James McEvaine Sr., Tessa Carlson '91, and Brad Carison '91.

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tunate to receive a donation from a customer not related to us but appreciative of our enthusiasm.

In addition to the election of Casey Jones '60 as president and Herb Richter '59 as secretary, Hank Schwartz '62, with support from his wife, SaUey, was elected vice president and Jennifer Hosking, daughter of George Hosking '47, remains as treasurer We're thankful for the work of past President Mike Petrofes '80 and relieved that his pushup squad was spared as great an effort as at last year's game. The squad included his daughters, Cassie and Caitie, with wife, Anna, their cheerleader. Others in attendance included George Bryan '42 and his son, George, aka Pat Bryan '67, Bonnie and BUI Horton '44, Jennifer and George Hosking '47 with their grandson, Bryan, and wife. Ivy Maglidt, Harold Smith '48, Fran and George Goodwin '48, Anna and Reed Mulkey '49 with their son, Mike, and wife, Barbara, Paul Smith '49, Dick Gober '49, Ann and Jim Bier '50, Jane and WendeU Cosner '52, and Harry Bixby '52. The Class of '53 representation included Steve Schoderbek '53, Alice and Jerry Weinstein '53, Edith and Larry Molnar '53, Don Fisher '53, Don Hente '53, and Marjorie and Oakah Jones. Great mmout '53! I would be remiss if I didn't add Jerry Weinstein's son, Mikey USAFA '77 and his wife, Bonnie, as part of that contingent too. WiUiam Schuler '54, Terri and Sandy Sandlin '54 with their daughter, Chelsea, Jennifer and Mark Byrd '54, Don Rohr '55, Mary and Gordon Hamley '55, Lila and Jim Dickey '56, John Conway '56, Leo Stockman '56 accompanied by Betty Love, and Sylvia and Barry Howard '58 added to our mid '50s year group contingent. Also in attendance were Naomi and Norm Falk '60, Pam and Ron Walters '63, Olen Thompson '63, Mary Lynn and Joe McGuire '68, Beth and Jeff Albright '71, and Jill and Frank Fries '85. A great time was had by all. We hope we'U enjoy a similar get-together at SkyBox to beat Texas Tech in the Houston Bowl.

For those who couldn't join us for the ArmyNavy game, we hope to have a much more active calendar of activities for you to enjoy during the coming year.

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Albuquerque Chapter Keith S. Jones '60 63 Woodlands Dr; Tijeras, NM 87059-7826 h; 505-797-3578; e; caseyjonesabq@earthUnk.net Sec'y: Herb Richter '59 e; herbertrichter@msn.com After a year of inactivity, it was great to have an Army-Navy game tumout up 50% from last year. In addition to enjoying the capture of the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy, we had our first business meeting in a long time, electing new officers and generating a donation for tickets to the bowl game of about $600. We were even for-

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Capital District Chapter Gene W. Griesau '75 216 Woodlawn Avenue, Albany, NY 12208 h; 518-482-3370; e: ggriesau@acmenet.net Founder's Day Celebration Dinner On Saturday, 25 October, the NY Capital District Chapter held its first annual Founder's Day Celebration Dinner at Wolfert's Roost Country in Albany, NY. Cocktail reception speaker, GySgt Martin C. Fraas, USMC, presented a narrated slide-show entitied "Operation Iraqi Freedom-One Marine's Combat in Baghdad and Tikrit." Following dinner, keynote speaker VADM John R. Ryan '67 spoke about the courage and commitment our nation's Naval and Marine Corps soldiers have in facing a growingly hostile worldwide environment.

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Cape Fear, NC, Chapter: Officers elected for the Chapter

Approximately 50 Alumni, parents, and USMA friends were in attendance for this great event. USNA Aluroni included John Ryan '67, Gene Griesau '75, Frank Hughes '80, Phil LaBatte '64, Paul Martineau '66, John Strachan '44, Mike Bice, Bennett Christman '01, Jim Traa, Geoff Hoffer, and Bob Mac Arthur A word of sincere thanks goes out to VADM Ryan and GySgt Fraas for their individual presentations as well as to all hands that helped plan and orchesfrate this years' successful event.

Beat Army Pep RaUy On Wednesday, 3 December, NY Capital District Chapter held its annual Beat Army Pep Rally with our local USMA counterparts.

USNA Alumni in attendance were Gene Griesau '75, Frank Hughes '80, Phil LaBatte '64, Scott Hottenstein '92, Paul Martineau '66, and Chris Comi.

Upcoming Chapter Events 4 February 2004—USNA Admissions Facts and Information Night The NY Capital District Chapter and local Naval Academy information officers will host their First Annual USNA Admissions Facts and Information Night at Colonic Central High School in Albany, NY. CAPT Stephen B. Latta '74, USNA director of admissions, will present critical and timely information about the admissions process to adminisfrators, guidance counselors, and teachers from the over 200 high schools that fall within this recraiting region of upstate New York. It is hoped there will be local Midshipman as well as additional personnel from the admissions office in Annapolis than can attend this event. This program will be open to all USNA Alumni and parents.

For more information on all Chapter events, visit our Chapter's web site at www.usna.com/ Chapters/US/NY/CapDist/.

Western New York Chapter CAPT Nelson A. Blish '69, USNR (Ret.) 3840 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618-3729 h; 716-248-9739; e; nelson.blish@kodak.com

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'• U -^^^^J^^^^^jg/A NORTH CAROLINA Cape Fear Chapter Stanley R. Roman '61 2044 Montrose Ln., Wilmington, NC 28405-6208 h; 910-256-0502 e; SRR1961@aol.com Sec'y: CDR Geoffrey A. Losee '85, USNR h: 910-350-1516; e: glosee@ec.rr.com The newest Chapter of the USNA Alumni Association has been created as the Cape Fear, NC, Chapter. The meeting to form the Chapter was held on 26 September at Landfall CC in Wilmington, NC, as bylaws were approved and officers and a board of directors were elected.

Just over 40 grads joined as charter members.

Following this a discussion was held regarding potential activities to support USNA in the local area, as well as community service and social activities. Our first social activity was held on 5 December, also at Landfall, where an enthusiastic group of over 40 Navy fans, along with a small Army group, saw Navy's convincing win.

Officers elected for the Chapter are President Stan Roman '61, Vice President Dave Scheu '67, Treasurer Mike Brown '70, and Secretary Geoff Losee '85. Walt Flippen '75 was named program director and also a board member. Dick Cecil '64 is corresponding secretary. Other board members are Ron Klemick '61 and Mike von Radesky '61.

Charlotte Chapter Bryan Dolan '76 5629 Laurium Rd., Charlotte, NC 28226 h; 704-364-6451 bryan 1254 @ carolina.rr.com

As I write, there are only nine more shopping days until Christmas, so here's hoping you aU had a very Merry Christmas and the start of a Gene W. Griesau '75, president Happy New Year. Here's also hoping that we pulled off the upset against Texas Tech in the Houston Bowl!

Metro N e w York Chapter J. Daniel Horner '96 321 E. 43rd Street, Apt. 107 NewYork, NY 10017-4803 w: 212-382-8572; e: Dan Homer@ml.com

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Thanks to Bryan Dolan '76 for writing the column for November-December in which he mentioned that the Veteran's Day golf tournament was coming soon. This year the arrangers (Jeff Searcy '62 and Wayne Henry '67) invited the West Pointers to join us at Cedarwood Country Club—and they did! In fact, they out numbered us 14 to eight and won half the prizes!

Although Jeff Searcy won "Low Gross," a former Cadet took second and they also took both first and second "Low Net." Jack Lightbody '63 was third Low Net; Graham Rogers '87 was third Low Gross and "HB" Smith '83 was Closest to the Pin on no. 17. The big blast was a former Cadet who scored a Hole-in-One on Hole no. 11 at Cedarwood Country Club. I can attest that it was legit because I was playing with him.

I use the term "playing" loosely because it was my first effort since my knee replacement and the "play" was not pretty, but it was fun to be there. Because we did not have enough Navy players to "match up," it was decided there was no way to have a team-to-team competition this year. Hopefully, we can get more of us out next year and have a two-team match, similar to the way the Ryder Cup is scored.

Our annual Army football game TV party went off without a hitch. Because there were so many attending at the Hickory Tavem, we did not get a trae list; however, there were about 50 there to watch the Midshipmen claim victory.

Our collective thanks goes to Jack Meckler '62 for making the arrangements for a very good location. One bit of overdue recognition was accomplished at half-time when President Bryan Dolan made a presentation to Wayne Henry for the many years of effort he put in toward getting our Chapter organized. Without his dedication and persistence, we probably would not have the organization we have today. Thanks, Wayne, for not giving up! If I don't mess up in processing, there should be a couple pictures to document attendees and the presentation to Wayne.

Next up is the 19 December luncheon with the Midshipmen who will be home for Christmas and the Parents Club folks who play a big role in getting the word out to their members and the Midshipmen. Preliminary efforts are being made to figure out a way to set up networking among Alumni in the Charlotte area from all five service academies. One item under consideration is to organize a black tie dinner to celebrate "Armed Forces Day," not just for Alumni but to include other interested veterans. It may take a small start, but there may just be enough interest in the community to make it fly.

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The most efficient way to get immediate word oldest Class represented, youngest Class repreon activities is to get on the email list. Drop an sented, and he also gave a Reef Points quiz.

Among those present were the newest mem- email to us at usna_cinti@yahoo.com and bers of the Eastern North Carolina Chapter: Erin you're on immediately.

Beat Anny (Again)! and Rob Lantz '00, Jennifer and John Sarno '96, Trish and John Kane '82, Nowell Tom Hutchins McKnight '98, Christina Bucher '98, Matt Cleveland Chapter Bucher '98, M. JuHa Benitez '01, Justin Peters '02, Boh Jenkins '01, and Cory CAPT A.O. Rule III '50, USNR (Ret.) Eastern North Carolina Chapter Shackelton '98. A big bravo zulu to Gary and 90 Pheasant Run, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 h: 440-247-4379; w; 440-247-5100 x328 BUI Ritchie '53 Bob for a job well done. e; raleIII@aol.com 324 Plantation Dr; New Bern, NC 28562-9507 h; 252-633-2396; e: ritchiewh@alwaysonHne.com; Piedmont Triad Chapter Vice President: Bob Dupius '79 Columbus/Central Ohio Chapter 115 Wesleyen Ct.; Jacksonville, NC 28546-5829 WUliam L. Sellers '68 h; 910-347-2131; e; bob.dupuis@pgnmail. com Russell A. Puppe '66 3600 Fieldgate Rd. 242 Crossing Creek, North Gahanna, OH 43230 Secretary: Chuck Halsey '53 Greensboro, NC 27406-9650 h; 614-418-5024; e; rpuppe@columbus.rr.com 3622 Westwood Dr, New Bern, NC 28562 b; 336-698-8849 e; wlsen@bellsouth.net h; 252-636-5973; e: chalsey@cconnect,net On 11 October 2003, the Columbus and Treasurer: Mort Henson '53 Central Ohio Chapter of the Naval Academy 1004 Colleton Way. New Bem, NC 28562 Triangle Chapter Alumni Association attended a Navy Birthday h: 252-638-2153 John M. Scott '67 Celebration sponsored by The Greater Columbus Council of the Navy League. RADM The October meeting was held at the 836 Shadylawn Rd., Chapel HiU, NC 27514 Calland, commander. Naval Special Warfare Officer's Club, Camp Lejune on Wednesday the h; 919-968-1337; e: pelorus@bellsouth.net Command (a Columbus native), was the fea15th. The speaker was Karl Koehler who served tured speaker for the evening. All enjoyed a fesaboard LST-242 during World War n operations tive evening program, which included a Navy in the Pacific. Among the operations in which he birthday cake cutting ceremony and dancing. participated were Tinian, Tarawa, and Leyte. His O H I O presentation was fascinating as seen through the On 15 October, the Chapter co-sponsored a eyes of an 18-year-old gunners mate. His pres- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Chapter quarterly luncheon with the Navy League and entation was interspersed with personal details Michael F. Sunon '73 the West Point Association of Graduates. The such as his mother being disturbed when she 757 Maidstone Ct., Cincinnati, OH 45230-3827 Honorable Anthony Principi '67, secretary of saw his ship in a Life Magazine article on h; 513-231-3174; e; msimon757@aol.com Veterans Affairs, was the scheduled speaker but General Douglas MacArthur landing in the invaDuring the past few years, the Cincinnati Under Secretary General Jack Nicholson USMA sion of Leyte. (He couldn't tell her where he was Alumni Chapter has celebrated the Army-Navy '56 spoke on his behalf. GEN Nicholson serves or what was happening.) Our thanks to Karl for game with a joint function with the local West as under secretary for Memorial Affairs. Fortysharing this bit of history and to Karl and all of Point Society. This year, fortunately or unfortu- five guests assembled at the Fawcett Center For the veterans of World War n for their heroic nately, the West Pointers decided against a joint Tomorrow (Ohio State University Alumni efforts in support of freedom. function. (We suspect that it may be due, in part, House) for a noon luncheon and heard GEN Meetings alternate between Cherry Point to the tremendous and overwhelming Navy vic- Nicholson speak. The General discussed the sigMCAS and Camp Lejune at noon on the third tory last year and the prospects for a comparable nificant increase in the VA budget, the current Wednesday of each month. The monthly meet- feat this year.) With limited notice of the change Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced ing was held at the Officers Club, MCAS Cherry in plans, we were able to react quickly and have Services (CARES) program, and the emphasis his group has in ensuring that the military cemePoint, 19 November 2003. Hurricane Isabel a great celebration. teries are properly maintained as memorial didn't interfere this time with our guest speaker, On 6 December, a great party was had a the Honorable Jim Findley. (He had been sched- Feldy's Fine Food & Spirits, a local establish- shrines. Simply stated, CARES is a restracturing uled for September.) He is the current Mayor of ment in Anderson Township. (And, yes, the spir- process to provide veterans the right care, at the River Bend, and a retired foreign service officer, its were freely flowing.) Joining in the celebra- right place, at the right time. It will develop a graduate of Lehigh and Georgetown and did a tion were Kathy and Bob Laufman '53, Connie strategies for meeting current and future veterstint at the Naval War College. His remarks and John Dettmer '64, Roxanne and Gerry ans' needs for accessible, quality health care, align capital assets to meet included both historical and current information Motl '68, Tom Schram '69, Joe Schultz '71, and those needs.

He urged the local veterans to as well as his take on current events. A lively Donna and D.J. Crane '72, Dabney and Fred question and answer period followed his out- Pottschmidt '72, Karen and Mike Simon '73, stay involved. standing presentation.

Alumni in attendance included Roy Girod Karen and Bud Babcock '74, Frances and Mike For those Alumni spouses, friends, guests, and Dinn '78, CharUe Panghum '78 and Connie '53, Jerry O'Donnell '61, Russell Puppe '66, significant others in the Jacksonville area, who Reekers, Brian Kissel '81, Cheryl Martin (wife Peter White '67, Chip Walston '78, Everett couldn't make it to Philadelphia on 6 December, of Fred Martin '83 who is away at training) and Oliver '78, David Mccurdy '81, and Kasey the Sixth Annual Army-Navy Game Party was her father, Jim Parsons, Curt Hartman '87, Ingram '94. the next best thing to being there. Gary Herbold Denise and Shane Crase '94 with their guests, '79 and Bob Dupuis '79 were our hosts. Jennifer and Sharif Abdrabbo USCGA '94.

Traditionally, Sywanyks Scarlet and Gold Traditions Club has been the location for this event, but owing to a rescheduled kick off time and a previous booking at Sywanyks. Gary and Bob had to adapt, improvise, and overcome!

And that they did, as 55 avid Navy fans showed up at the Jacksonville Country Club for what proved to be a great aftemoon of food, comradery, and Navy football. Bob's halftime show was again a hit as he recognized: the senior Central, OH, Chapter: L to r: Mr. Russ Puppe '66, LCDR Derric Todd Turner '89, LCDR Adam Jonathan Sturbois member present, the junior member present. '89, USNR, RADM Albert Melrose Calland III '78, USN, CDR Antiiony D. Konecky '79, USN (Ret.), CAPT

Just to remind everyone to check out our web site (http://www.usna.com/chapters/us/nc/ charlotte) to keep up with Chapter activities and publication of information that comes to us ft-om Association headquarters in Annapolis or elsewhere.

Thomas Lorenzo "Chip" Walston III '78, USN, and CAPT Roy Oscar Girod '53, USN (Ret.) Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

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The Columbus and Central Ohio Chapter joined together with members of the local West Point Society at our annual social dinner on 11 November 2003 to celebrate Veteran's Day, held at the Confluence Restaurant, overlooking beautiful downtown Columbus. The social hour and dinner were excellent and, of course, sea and war stories abounded. After dinner, all veterans inttoduced themselves and briefly talked of their military experience. The evening guest speaker, Mr. Bill Ely, a Pearl Harbor survivor, then spoke. He described his actions during the attack on Pearl Harbor and the days after. It was a very interesting talk. He provided an excellent description of how a serviceman took charge and performed what needed to be done under adverse circumstances. West Point had seven members and guests in attendance.

OKLAHOMA Oklahoma City Chapter CAPT Charles C. Coley '34, USN (Ret.) 411 NW Uth St., Oklahoma City, OK 73103-3510 h; 405-235-0234; e: cccusn@aol.com

'nilsa Chapter CDR Harry V. Rouse FV '77, USN (Ret.) 2623 East 33 PI., Tulsa, OK 74105-2334 h: 918-748-8650; e; HVRouse@aol.com

OREGON Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter

treated the Chapter's board to a steak dinner with all the trimmings. His 73-year-old son and daughter-in-law were also in attendance. As CAPT Byeriy told us, "The Naval Academy and the Philadelphia Chapter of the Alumni Association have always been important to me and I want to support them." He and his family also made a very generous contribution to the Chapter to our mission. He uiuquely stractured the endowment so that the last distribution will be made on the 100th anniversary of the Class of 1 9 2 r s graduation from the Naval Academy.

CAPT David Byeriy, we coimnend your lifetime of service to our country, our Naval Service, and our Naval Academy. Your health, vitality, and positive attimde are an inspiration to all of us. We are proud to have you represent us as our most senior alumnus, as we strive to meet the challenges that freedom faces today.

Bruce G. Thompson '73 8425 N.W. Copeland St., Portland, OR 97229 h; 503-292-8833; w; 503-226-6491 e: brace@btelderlaw.com web site; http;//usna.coni/Chapters/US/OR

Attendees of the Veteran's Day remembrance The Chapter met on 6 December 2003 with parents and friends of the Service Academies for the 104th playing of the Army-Navy football game. It was watched on big-screen TV at the Buckeye Hall of Fame Cafe (the old Jai Alai Cafe) located at 1421 Olentangy River Rd. Early assembly by 3 p.m allowed themselves enough time to settle down, draw rations and cat six products, and prepare for the 4 p.m. kickoff.

There was a cash bar which also included soft drinks. A great and reasonably priced sandwich and salad menu was available throughout the game. The "Buckeye" has an extensive game room, and a special half-price deal for game cards was arranged, so the kids were well involved one way or the other, and it all made for a very inexpensive sitter Parking was free, unless one choose valet parking.

There were about 50 from the local Chapter, parents club, and other Navy rooters supporting Navy. Fair weather Army fans were noticeable in their absence; however, there were about ten diehard Army supporters who should be commended for thefr pride and determination. The game was in doubt until the three tumover series (to Navy, to Army, and back to Navy) that finally "iced" the game in the second quarter If fans are old enough to remember, in 1950 Army was second in the nation, and Navy had only won two games. We beat Army 14 to 2 in probably the greatest upset in the Army-Navy game series. So, anything can happen in an Army-Navy game, and it usually does. One cannot be secure in a win until the score is so lopsided that your pulse drops to a reasonable level. The Navy fans wrapped up the game with singing Navy Blue & Gold along with the Mids and fans on TV.

Toledo Chapter Robert J. Lauer '45 3825 Sulphur Spring Rd., Toledo, OH 43606-2325 h: 419-536-4462; w; 419-475-2061 e: robtlauer@aol.com

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PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia Chapter LtCol V.M. "Corky" Gardner m '77, USMC (Ret.) 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 USNA's Most Senior Alumnus On 15 May 2003, the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association's Philadelphia Chapter held a board of dfrector's meeting at the WTiite Horse Village retirement community in Gradyville, PA. In addition to our normal business, the purpose of the meeting was to honor the service of USNA's most senior alumnus, CAPT David Harvey Byeriy '21, USN (Ret).

Recalling many warm memories of his Midshipmen years, CAPT Byeriy remembered playing in the first Army-Navy basketball games and the many changes in the sport. "It was a much more physical game in those days, as the score indicated. But we beat Army 24-18 in 1920 and again in 1921, 45-29," he shared. CAPT Byeriy was on active duty for three years (the length of obligated service at his graduation) and left the Navy for a civilian career in 1924. He was recalled to active duty at the start of World War n and began his assignment in submarines as a 41-year old lieutenant junior grade. As the war progressed, he quickly advanced through the ranks and retired as a captain.

Captain Byeriy, who tumed 103-years young on 7 June 2003, is in fine health. He attributed his longevity to an active life. "Until three years ago, I played golf about five times a week," he said. The last time he shot his age was 88 and he had the scorecard to prove it! He graciously

USNA's Most Senior Alunmus, CAPT David Byeriy '21 (center) with Philadelphia Chapter memliers. Corky Gardner '77 (left) and Steve Chadwick '62 (righO Pittsburgh Chapter WUliam E. Otto '71 4105 Tartan Ct., MurrysviUe, PA 15668-1045 h; 724-325-4281; w; 412-856-3500 e; Figaro4105@aol.com

PHILIPPINES Philippines Chapter RoUo Golez '70 e: gogo@golez.com Sec'y; Vincent Sibala '93 e; pastilan@hotmail.com

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE American Chapter 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 We regret to report that plank owner, BUI Rodriguez '54, died peacefully on Friday, 26 September 2003, at home in Young Harris, GA. Bill was so beset with illness that he had to give up his participation in Chapter activities and rely on his faithful wife of 49 years, Gerry, to see him

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through a difficult time to tiie end. As a former president of Forettavel Association and wagon master. Bill enjoyed an extended time of RV d^vel. He was active in the Chapter as a Firsty and he and Gerry were frequent visitors to Come Arounds before he became ill. We will miss his cheerful countenance and full-strength sea stories around the campfire.

We have brief reports of the last Come Arounds in 2003 and a calendar of coming events to share. Thanks to detailed ground work

by Firsties Judy and Glenn Shindler '64, and to their continued participation as active hosts, our third westem Come Around was a big hit.

Members met in Buellton, CA, at Flying Flags RV Park directly across from Andersen's Pea Soup Restaurant and a few miles from the Danish theme town of Solvang. This allowed many Alunmi from westem regions to attend the 22-26 September Come Around.

Those attending were Rosemary Mangrem and Tom Monaghan '59, Terry and Fal'vle Anderson '54, Jan and Bart Dalla Mura '54, Bobbye and Dick Meaux '57, Brooke and Noel Flynn '59, Katiiy and BUI Corroum '59, Judy, Brandi, and Glenn Shindler '64, Karen and Bud Gaston '65, Delene and Stan Keck '54, FeUcia and Bob Manly '59, frene and Burt Munger '55, Deanie and Terry Sutherland '54, Pat and Jack Everett '64, and Peg and Mac Macleay '54. As a bonus, the group was joined

by Patticia and Fred Sendra USCGA '56, who became associate members in accordance witii Chapter bylaws. The Chapter now has 100 members.

Of these 14 USNA Alumni couples, five were first-timers. As a salute to some of our more active members, seven have attended many Come Arounds nationwide. Seven Firsties showed themselves for the occasion. The oldest Class to attend was 1954, the youngest 1965.

Since Flying Flags gave easy access to restaurants, gift shops, golf courses, wineries, Vandenberg AFB, and Santa Barbara, members had plenty to do. An attempt at exploring the scene of a 1923 shipwreck of seven Navy desttoyers at Honda (see Tragedy at Honda, VADM Charles A. Lockwood and Col Hans (Thristian Adamson, 1960) was set aside due to security concerns.

A business meeting briefed newcomers and all members were reinforced on upcoming events through 2004. After Thursday happy hour, members were freated to an Italian buffet put on by Flying Flags in their very large meeting room. It was not enough that the food was tasty and plentiful—Terry and Falvie Anderson '54 brought a boom box and lively dancing followed the feast.

We concluded with a heartfelt singing of Navy Blue & Gold.

Once again Marcia and Jim Connors '74 have sponsored our fall Come Around in Watts Bar, TN, during the change of greenery to redand-yellowry, always a cool event with coats, sweaters, a roaring fire, and Navy songs on call.

The Firsties provided the redfish (caught by Jim) and hush puppies for supper and a big load of wood for the camp fire the first night. There was so much to do during the meet that hardly any members were found in camp during daylight

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hours. Another hilaiious auction was masterminded by our President Jim Roberts '59, bringing a good addition to the treasury. Dining out and pot luck suppers with our good friends brought out a shipload of sea stories and great speculation about this year's Army-Navy game, which tumed out to be a sweet victory. A trip to Cherohala Drive and Foothills Parkway (Smokies) satisfied those photo bugs with fall color. Jim Roberts and Jack Glaeser '59 had a sack of Navy ball caps for men and visors for women from the Midshipmen's store. These are in recognition for Firsty leadership by men and women. At the meeting members approved the writing of changes to Chapter bylaws to include associate memberships for those who were graduates of USCG, Air Force, and Military Academies, encouraging kinship with our brothers and sisters in the service. Associate members are not included in voting rights. The meeting concluded with verses one and three of Navy Blue and Gold and a rousing Beat Army'.

Attending were the Connors' '74, Roberts' '59, Sttoops' '54, Sutiieriands' '54, Sloans' '57, Nortons' '62, Bradfords' '63, Bates' '57, Petersons' '55, Sharpes' '48, Metcalfs' '61, Mims' '60, Cannons' '53, Christensens' 57, Glaesers' '59, Bayers' '65, Stevens' '59. Visiting from the Knoxville Chapter, Jim Bibb '57, and from the Huntsville Chapter, John Davilla '54.

What Meetmgs are Scheduled for 2004?

5-70 February—Key West, FL, Truman Annex, Maryjane and Boh Metcalf '61 (randmjm@hotmail.com; 706-635-6833).

17-21 /kfarc/j—Charleston, SC, Oak Plantation Campground, Lynn and Dave Cannon '53 (ramblerdave@aol.com; 843 347-5913). Call campground for reservations (843-766-5936).

Note: Those who wish to tour HuNLEY-first sub to sink a ship in combat, coordinate with Norman Mims '60 (lnmims6160@tds.net; 912729-6882).

April—^Tentative in Texas (more later).

5-9 May—Hannibal, MO, Fourth National Come Around, Mark Twain Campground (800527-0304), Mary and Jack Glaeser '59 (usna59@earthHnk.net; 910-438-0725). Call campground for reservations prior one month before meeting (800-527-0304 or 573-221-1656).

September—Door County, WI, Bud Gaston '65 (butterflybooks@earthlink.net; 920-336-4689).

September—Maine, Darwin Hatheway '54 (hathewayl930@adelphia.net; 207-622-3009).

October, first Sunday—Watt's Barr, TN, Fooshee Pass Campground, Marcia and Jim Connors '74 (jimcbrd@aol.com; 423-3657595).

Follow details on these meetings at http://hey_frankl6@tripod.com. Save the Chapter web site as a favorite. Note the underline between hey and frank.

It is Chapter policy to invite members from local Chapters to our meetings.

No space left for photos, shipmates.

Membership dues are $5/year to Jack Glaeser Chapter name tags are $6/pr from Jim Roberts.

We need Firsty volunteers in '04 in Southwest, '04 Northwest, and the National in '05.

RHODE

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Newport Chapter ADM James R. Hogg '56, USN (Ret.) 2556 West Main Rd., Portsmouth, RI 02871 h: 401-841-2625 Our September 2003 speaker was RADM John M. Kelly '73, USN, commander Navy Warfare Development Commend. RADM Kelly is a surface warfare officer with extensive experience in surface combatants. Upon Commissioning, he joined JOSEPH STRAUSS (DDG-16) followed by a tour at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School where he eamed a master's degree in weapons system technology. He subsequentiy served at sea in THORN (DD-988), LEAHY (CG-16), and in January 1986 he reported to YORKTOWN (CG-48) as executive officer. In October 1991, RADM Kelly reported as commissioning CO, JOHN PAUL JONES ( D D G - 5 3 ) , and in May 1996 he assumed command of GETTYSBURG (CG-64). He next served as chief of staff, commander Second Reel and commander Striking Fleet Atiantic until September 1999.

Prior to his assignment as commander. Navy Warfare Development Command, RADM Kelly was commander Craiser-Destroyer Group Three, a position he held from July 2001 until August 2003. At our September dinner, RADM Kelly related some of his experiences as the ABRAHAM LINCOLN Battle Group commander, on scene in the Middle East, in direct support of Operation fraqi Freedom.

When the ABRAHAM LINCOLN Battle Group deployed for the Persian Gulf in 2002, the key underpinning of the Battle Group was that the crews were exfremely well frained, the ships were fully manned and equipped with spare parts, and the ships and air wing were CASREP free (they retumed from deployment ten months later exactiy the same!). This was a reflection of a commitment made at the Pentagon to put real money into current readiness. Particularly important was the 100% manning which meant the ships' crews were not beaten into the deck plates while on extended deployments and only manned at the 80-85% level. On 11 September 2002, the ABRAHAM LINCOLN Battie Group CHOPed to Seventh Fleet, and after several en route port calls, operated in support of Operation Enduring Freedom ongoing in Afghanistan. The five hour air missions to this land locked country requfred precise coordination with USAF tankers and F/A-18E's modified for tinkering.

The Battie Group continued on to the Persian Gulf for duties in Operation Southem Watch which enforced the no-fly Zone in Southem fraq.

After being relieved by the CONSTELLATION Battle Group, the ABRAHAM LINCOLN Battie Group headed to Christmas R&R in Austtalia

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and then back to homeport. Unformnately, while ttansiting the Indonesian Islands, they were redeployed to the Persian Gulf for Operation Enduring Freedom. As the countdown to war began, and with three Battle Groups in the area, RADM (surface warfare officer), with three air wings available, was assigned the Strike responsibility.

The rest is history, and at this point my recorder filled up, so once again I'll suggest that to get the real story, come join us at our monthly dinners. The food is good, fairly priced, and the company is always great!

Joining us for our September dinner meeting were Terri and Sid MerriU '34, Brown Taylor '34, Trina and Tom Weschler '39, Cathy and Tim Moore '45, Mary Scares and Wfrt Thayer '47, Gay and Brad Becken '47, Maggie and Frank Snyder '48, Muriel and Roger Buck '50, Pud and Bob ConneUy '52, Anne and Jim Hogg '56, Ben Katz '57, Jun Wright '58, Wayne Robinson '58, Peter Tarpgaard '59, Dave Brown '62, Barbara and Joe Strasser '63, Christie and Denny Doyle '66, Joanne and Jerry O'DonneU '69, RADM John KeUy, Karen and Conrad Donahue '73, Arlene and Duane PhiUips '75, Sharon and Brad Smith '80 and Associate Members Bushy Henry (Gene Henry '39), Carol-Ann and Fred Lantz, and George Smith.

Welcome Aboard to LtCol Louis P. Sposato '76. Lou will be retiring from the Marine Corps on 1 January 2004. He and his wife Roberta "Bert" will reside in Westerly, RI. For those passing through the area, we usually meet on the last Tuesday of September, November, January, and June. Spouses, friends, and other service academy grads are welcome.

WTiile we encourage membership at $20 ($10 for active duty), those who are only here for a short time are most welcome to dine with us without joining our Chapter.

Bennett D. Katz

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WUUam B. Sweat '88 Leatherwood, Walker, Todd & Mann, PC. 100 E. Coffee St., PO. Box 87 Greenville, SC 29602-0087 w: 864-242-6440; e: WSwent@LWTM.com

Low Country Chapter Lt Col James O. Gay '79, USMCR 9 Oak Hill Ln., Bluffton, SC 29910 h; 843-837-7899 e: jimplus5@hargraycom

TENNESSEE Chattanooga Chapter 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 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

M e m p h i s Chapter CAPT Jack Quinlan '67, USNR (Ret.) 3987 Lakewood Cv, Memphis, TN 38128 h; 901-372-8423 e: JACK.QUINLAN@namanpowercom

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

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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 Ln., Irmo, SC 29063-8333 h: 803-781-5325; e: gsh5325@aol.com web site; www.members.aol.com/usnaaasc

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TEXAS A l a m o Chapter LCDR Lawrence S. StovaU II '84, USNR 2427 Wildemess Wood, San Antonio, TX 78231 h: 210-493-4377; e; lstovall84@satx.rr.com Please send all correspondences to; Sec'y: Dave DriskeU '63 PO. Box 461565, San Antonio, TX 78246-1565 e: info@alamogoats.org Send Shipmate Submissions to: Mike Foley '64 e; info@alamogoats.org Friday, 10 October 2003, was the finest celebration of the founding of the Naval Academy that they had ever attended. The social hour began at 5:30 p.m. as guests arrived to music played by members of the 323rd Army Band.

The formal program began with the posting of the colors of the Military Services by the Joint Service Color Guard from Ft. Sam Houston.

Then, the "National Anthem" was played and then followed by the invocation given by JK Minton '66. Our Master at Arms then called for a moment of silence after which "Eternal Father" was played. ENS Robin Boniface '02 then led the "Pledge of Allegiance" after which

a round of toasts were given by VADM WaUace Short '24, BG Tommie Smith (guest), CAPT Ron Sandoval '81, Bruce Davis '85, Gen Robert Herres '54, Dr. Albert Pierce (speaker), and Lawrence StovaU '84. The toasts to the military services were accompanied by playing of the individual service songs. After dinner, ENS Robin Boniface '02 and VADM Short '24, the youngest and oldest persons present respectively, performed the cake cutting ceremony.

Lawrence StovaU '84, our president, then introduced the board members for the year 2004, and recognized the previous officers of the Chapter Following this, Lawrence called upon Mr. Joel Williams, San Antonio Council District Two, to read the proclamation from the City of San Antonio, proclaiming 10 October 2003 to be Naval Academy Day in San Antonio.

Lawrence then introduced our speaker, Dr Albert Pierce, who gave a resounding talk that touched on ethics and ethical behavior, not only within the Academy and the military, but also in the civilian spectram. He entertained a question and answer period that was educational and informative. One of the points touched upon was the ethics demonstrated by James Stockdale '47 during his incarceration as a POW in North Vietnam. Lawrence StovaU presented a plaque to Dr Pierce and made him an honorary member of the Alamo Chapter. Another highlight of the evening was recognition of CAPT WendeU B. Rivers '52 for extraordinary service to his country and for his incarceration as a POW in North Vietnam for 7.5 years. Lawrence presented CAPT Rivers a plaque on behalf of the Chapter Captain Rivers, with great humility, gave a very short speech in which he himself lauded the behavior of James Stockdale.

John Padgett '65, delivered the closing prayer. The closing prayer was followed by "God Bless America." The Joint Service Honor Guard then retired the colors, and our Chapter president led the attendees in singing Navy Blue & Gold.

Members and guests in attendance included Sandra and BUI Due '64, Ron Shaw '52, Wendell Rivers '52, June and Tom Reedy '52, Shirley and Bob Herres '54, Councilman Joel Williams (guest), Dr. Albert Pierce (guest speaker), PhU Meurer '58, Elizabeth and Lawrence StovaU '84, Blanca and Ron Sandoval '81, Mike Goodwin '65, Karen and Carlos Rosende '77 and their son, Carlos, Wally Short '24, Anne Moseley (guest), Kaye and Jerry Henderson '46, Freddie and BiU McKay '54, Glenn and Lil Hoffman (guest), Larry Gierhart '57, Joan Smith (guest), Fran and Dave DriskeU '63, Ruth and JK Minton '66, Pat and Gene Flesher '61, Jenny and Richard Boggs '83, Anne and Jim Kiehle '62, Bea Trippe '59, Lee and John Padgett '65, Ellen and Gary Alkire '57, Heather Marlow, Precious Gregg (widow of WiUiam Gregg '37), Jean Kennedy (widow of WiUiam Kennedy '63, Rosalind and Russ Cunningham '50, Robin Boniface '02, Maria and Rigo Garcia '96, Sandee and Joe Lacy '52, Jim Callender '52, Frank Free '83, Bill and Marylin Gregg (guests), Loula Gregg (guest), Hebe Milbum (guest), Bruce Davis '85, Jim TVaa '88, Dan Struble '73, Vicki and Vince Panella '90, Tommie and Dixie Smith (guests), and Kevin Reynolds (guest).

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On 6 December 2003, the Navy team of the Alamo Chapter met with tiie Army team of the West Point Society of South Texas at the Fox and Hound so that each team could respectively cheer on their respective Alumni. Although the Navy team was outweighed 44 (Navy) to 59 (Army), the fact that we arrived early at our appointed meeting place gave us our first victory in getting the best seats. Our second victory was getting to the food plates before the Army team could react. As our Navy team in Philly swung into action, our Navy team in the Alamo City was sfrong in cheer and spirits.

The Army team in the Alamo City was soon filled with doom and gloom with no help from the spirits. Some Army fans were seen leaving our location as early as the end of the first quarter By the end of the third quarter it was evident our small group became large in comparison to the Army group. Despite the score, the camaraderie on both sides filled the expanse of the Fox and Hound. As the game ended and "Hail Alma Mater Thee" followed by Navy Blue & Gold, was played, backs marked by years of stoopness sttaightened to attention, chests slowly expanded in pride, jaws became set, and tears ran down the faces as each reflected the days gone by. In attendance for Na-vy were Sandra and Bill Due '64 and his mother, Dora Due, Claudia and Jim Traa '88, and children, Ross, Kendall, and Brenna, John Almeida '77, Bruce Davis '85 and his guests, Ray and Viola Aguilar, Ruth and JK Minton '66 and their grandson, Adam Sanders, Chris Claiborne '94, and his guest, Amanda Janush, Lee and John Padgett '65, Lisa and Ken Wartick '69, Barbara and David Lucas '73, Maria and Rige Garcia '96, and children, Severa and Heman, Steve Housh '98 (new member), Chris Moylan '98 (new member). Bob MorreU '62 and his guest Jim Gates, BiU Bradford '63 and his brother, David, Bob Abel '90, Larry CUne '84 and his son, William, Rob Kunkle '60, from Dallas, Lisa and Don Osbom '90, Jim Kiehle '62, Elaine and Joe Pope '53, Ron Shaw '52, Katie Bryant '81 and her children, David and Kyle, Dave DriskeU '63, and Doris and Malcom Whitaker '41.

Austin Chapter RADM WUUam A. Heine '62, USNR (Ret.) 8704 Blue Creek Cv.; Austin, TX 78735-1431 h: 512-327-5619; e: bheine@acitexas.com Sec'y; Gary A. Lundeen '75 h; 512-794-0212; e: lundeeno@yahoo.co Chapter monthly meetings were conducted on 23 September, 28 October, and 25 November.

The fourth Tuesday of each month is established as our Chapter's regularly scheduled monthly meeting day.

September Attendees Brace Cunningham '45, Ken Petticrew '46, Jean Fitts '52, Bill Boiko '54, George Botbyl '54, Pete Baker '57, George Denny '58, Dave Doelger '59, Joe Wright '59, Ed Walker '60, Gary Chapel '61, Bill Heine '62, Don McAHster '63, Bob Jones '64, Jim King '64, Cari Inskeep '71, Beth and Gary Lundeen '75, Rob Bumette '77, Jim Hille '83, Tony Jordan '86, Ted Brown '87, Mike Georgiefski '87, Jim Money '87, Bob Honeycutt '88, Lynne Smith '90, and Mike Davila '94 and his guest, John Bums.

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October Attendees Brace Cunningham '45, Ken Petticrew '46, Frank Crump '48, PA. Lindsay '52, Brad Mooney '53, Will Richardson '53, BiU Boiko '54, Curtis Sorenson '54, Pete Baker '57, Dave Doelger '59, Joe Wright '59, Ed Walker '60, Amie AUen '61, Gary Chapel '61, Ted Langwoithy '61, Bill Heine '62, Bob Jones '64, John Thompson '65, Mike Farlow '67, Carl Inskeep '71, Mike Pacsan '74, Don Wettiaufer '74, Pat Connally '75, Beth and Gary Lundeen '75, Rob Bumette '77, Brian Saxman '85, Ted Brown '87, Jim Money '87, and Mike Davila '94.

November Attendees Bruce Cunningham '45, Ken Petticrew '46, PA. Lindsay '52, Will Richardson '53, Dixie and Bert Shoopman '53, Pete Baker '57, John T^ler '57, Chip Buerger '58, George Denny '58, Gary Chapel '61, Bill Heine '62, Don McAHster '63, Bob Jones '64, Jim Beesley '66, Angle Connally (wife of Pat '75) and guest Heidi Holz, Beth and Gary Lundeen '75, Rob Bumette '77, Mike Georgiefski '87, Ken Burgett '88, Bob Honeycutt '88, Jeff Brown '04 and his parents, Jeff and Melissa Brown, and Ross Cooper '05.

Meeting Summaries President BiU Heine '62 kicked-off the September and October meetings with presentations of letters of commendation from the Naval Academy's dean of admissions to Bob Jones '64 and Pat ConnaUy '75. Bob and Pat were recognized for their accomplishments in mentoring local candidates who successfully gained appointment to the Naval Academy's Class of 2007. Bravo zulu, Bob and Pat! In November, Bill introduced Jeff Brown '04 and Ross Cooper '05. Jeff and Ross were part of the Academy's Opslnfo Program in Austin to speak with area high school students about USNA. They highlighted the importance of Navy's Blue & Gold Officer program for providing information to potential high school candidates and their parents.

September Speaker Bill introduced George Denny '58 (g_denny@msn.com) who is the local district leader for the Naval Academy's Blue & Gold Officer program. George has been a Blue & Gold coordinator for the past 15 years in the Austin area.

Blue & Gold Officers help candidates leara about the Academy and the professional opportunities available after graduation. These officers are part of a nationwide network of trained Naval Academy Information Officers. A Blue & Gold Officer must formally interview every candidate prior to an offer of appointment. In addition to candidate interviews, Blue & Gold Officers also present the Naval Academy to high school students at High School College Fairs that are conducted throughout the year In a question and answer session that followed his presentation, George answered questions about the Naval Academy Preparatory School (NAPS) and the United States Naval Academy Foundation. NAPS is located in Newport, RI, and offers a ten-month college preparatory course to regular and reserve Navy and Marine Corps enlisted men and women who are seeking Naval Academy appointments. This program is designed to strengthen the academic background

of incoming candidates. There is no direct appUcation to NAPS. Navy and Marine Corps personnel who apply but are not appointed to the Naval Academy are automatically considered for admission to NAPS. The academy also identifies a number of promising and highly motivated civilian candidates who are not successful on their first attempt at admission. They are offered the opportunity to enlist in the Naval Reserve for the express purpose of attending NAPS to prepare for admission to the Naval Academy.

The U.S. Naval Academy Foundation also helps promising candidates who are not appointed in their first try for admission. This non-profit organization awards a limited number of partially paid sponsorships for post-high school preparatoiy studies at various institutions. These studies greatly enhance those candidates' qualifications for admission. The Naval Academy's admissions board automatically recommends candidates to the Naval Academy Foundation for sponsorship consideration. No special request is required.

George capped his presentation by showing a short Naval Academy video that is shown to candidates and their parents. Thank you, George, for your interesting and informative presentation!

If you are interested in becoming a Blue & Gold Officer, or if you know a potential candidate who wants to learn more about the Academy, please contact George.

Navy-Related Activities in the Austin Area The local Navy League Chapter meets regularly at the Austin Woman's Club located at San Antonio Street between 7th & 8th Streets (enter from Nueces Stteet at rear) in Austin.

For schedule and programs go to http://www.centexnavyleague.org.

Military Officers Association of America (MOAA). MOAA (http://www.moaa.org) is a nonprofit veterans' association dedicated to maintaining a strong national defense and to preserving the eamed entitlements of members of the uniformed services and their families and survivors. The MOAA Austin Chapter meets at BAE Systems, 6500 Tracor La. in Austin. Jim Burrill '46 is a local MOAA officer. Anyone interested in becoming active in MOAA should contact Jim at 512-261-7778.

Joint Service Academy Network of Austin (JSANA). JSANA (http://www. leave nonebehind.com) exists to actively leverage the common experience and values among United States Service Academy graduates in order to promote and enhance individual member's business, career, wealth, and charitable interests. The group meets each third Tuesday of

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flie month at the fron Cactus, 10001 Stonelake in Austin. Contact Bob Jones '64 (bob@ topbrassrealty.com) or Gary Lundeen '75 (lundeeno@yahoo.com) for information.

Gary A. Lundeen '75 North Texas Chapter LCDR James M. Bethmann '77, USNR 3825 Marquette St., Dallas, TX 75225 w; 214-754-0019 ext 222 e: Jim.Bethmann@hhgroup,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 October The USNA AA North Texas Chapter held its monthly luncheon on 7 October at the Park City Club. There was no guest speaker and the Chapter conducted Chapter business as well as enjoyed discussion on a wide range of topics.

Plans for the Army-Navy game watching party and the annual Blue Chip dinner was the main focus of Chapter business.

In attendance were Bill Lavallee '55, John Gorman '64, Denny Connor '66, Jim Koons '66, Dale Harris '70, Ken Smith '72, Mark Lambright '75, Jim Bethmann '77, Keith Tibbits '77, Jack Adolph '78, Dave Rich ' 8 1 , Gordon Moller '83, Kelly Mayer '85, Mark Roppolo '92, Dave Miller '93, Mark Christianson '94, Tom Sttoud '94, Tom Eschenbrenner, USNA Parent, and Debbie Pace.

November The USNA AA North Texas Chapter held its monthly luncheon on 4 November at the Park City Club. In attendance were Rob Kunkle '60, John Gorman '64, Ken Smith '72, Mark Lambright '75, Jim Bethmann '77, Keith Tibbits '77, Jack Adolph '78, Dave Rich '81, Rob Miles '82, Bill Campbell '84, Kelly Mayer '85, Kurt Metcalf ' 9 1 , Marty Rusnak '92, Dave Miller '93, Mark Christianson '94, John Leonard '95, Tom Eschenbrenner, USNA Parent, Tom Hamilton, guest, and Debbie Pace.

December In Dallas, on 6 December 2003, the Navy and Army Alumni Chapters have gotten together to watch the annual rivalry. The clubs alternate hosting the event. This year the Army Alumni Chapter hosted the Army-Navy football game watching party this year at Humperdinks Restaurant in Los Colinas. For the second year in a row the food tasted better, the drinks were colder and the overall ambience of the aftemoon was just better than it was back in 2001.

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Texas Gulf Coast Chapter Lynn A. Wegner '65 6909 Northhampton Way, Houston, TX 77055 w; 713-263-8001 ext. 265 e; lwegner@rectorseal.com Smith-McCool Memorial Sword Presentation, 2 January Traditionally, the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter has presented a sword each year at our January luncheon to the Midshipman 1/C (from our area) with the highest Class ranking. As you remember, Mike Smith '67 was the pilot of the Space Shuttle CHALLENGER when it exploded on 28 January 1986. He became the first Alumnus to give his life in the exploration of space. WiUie McCool '83 was the pilot of the Space Shuttle COLUMBIA when it exploded on 1 Febraary 2003.

This year we have re-named the memorial award sword to honor both men. This annual sword presentation to the deserving Midshipman, with his/her family proudly in attendance, is always a memorable occasion.

Valentine's Luncheon, 6 February Our Chapter's Fifth Annual Valentine's Luncheon will be held on 6 Febraary, red roses will be given to all invited special guests.

Second Annual USNA Foundation Golf Classic, 10 November This event was held at Raveneaux Country Club in Spring, TX. The guest speakers included Chet Gladchuk, USNA director of athletics, George Watt '73, president and CEO of USNA Alumni Association cmd Foundation, and Roger Staubach '65. Of course, as a Midshipman, Roger eamed the Heisman and Maxwell frophies.

Following four years in the fleet, Roger joined the Dallas Cowboys, leading them to many memorable wins, including two Super Bowl championships. As you would expect, after the golf, Roger was presented with various footballs to autograph and a couple of lucky individuals lived their dreamâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;catching a football thrown by Roger Staubach! The proceeds from this toumament go to the USNA Foundation. For information on this event, and next year's resei-vations, please contact Peter Vanderlofske '68 (pvanderiofske@mcghouston.com; 713-341 -3430).

NROTC unit and left the Navy in September PJ eamed his M.B.A. at U of H. He is now part owner of two restaurants, and will be starting an environmental compHance company in January.

Give P.J. and his wife, Tatiana, a call.

The Navy men's basketball team wiU play the Rice Owls on 22 December on the Rice Campus.

Prior to the game, our Chapter will gather for a reception in the Rice NROTC Building. Our Chapter gathered at tiie SRO Sports Bar for the Navy-Army football game and enjoyed a great Na-vy win, 34-6.

USNA Birthday and Navy-Rice FootbaU On Friday, 17 October, as in the past three years, we celebrated the Academy's birthday with a social hour and dinner on board our state's historic battieship, TEXAS (BB-35) (www.usstexasbb35.com), with Superintendent VADM Rodney P. Rempt '66, USN, as our guest of honor Other guests included CAPT Charles "Joe" Leidig Jr. '78, USN, commandant of Midshipmen, Dr WiUiam MiUer '62, academic dean. Col David Vetter '67, USMC (Ret.), dean of admissions, George Watt '73, president and CEO of the Alumni Association and Foundation, and Chet Gladchuck, athletic director On Saturday, 18 October, with the Parents Club, we hosted a tailgate party (over 900 attendees) at the Navy-Rice football game, and enjoyed a ttemendous Navy win, 38-6.

Chapter Luncheons Chapter luncheons are usually held on the fu-st Friday of every month (6 Febraary, 5 March, 2 April, and 7 May) at Brennan's Restaurant, 3300 Smith St. (11:30 a.m. refreshments, and 12-1 p.m. lunch). As in prior years, our annual Chapter dinner will be held on Friday night, 4 June, at Brennan's Restaurant for Alumni, spouses, guests, and the USNA Parents' Club members.

For additional information on any item herein, please visit our web site, http://www.usna.coni/ Chapters/US/TX/GulfCoast/default.httn, call me at home, 713-728-1203, or send an emaU to klein 1985 @sbcglobal.net.

Ed Klein '72

TURKEY TVirkey Chapter LTJG Arif CirtUk '98, Turkish Navy Veliefendi Mah, 75/6 SokNo;51/2 Zeytinbumu, Istanbul Turkey 34765 h; 212-510-5805 e: acirtlik@hotmail.com

Roger Staubach '65 and Andy Howard '73 at the USNA Foundation Golf Classic Chapter News Heath Kolman '91 (Heath.Kolman@ 1991.USNA.com; 979-265-1060) is working as an independent consultant for aiiport IT projects and plant engineering projects. Heath and his wife, Sharron, and four children live an hour south of Houston in the Lake Jackson area. They have lived in this area for some time now and have grown to enjoy it.

P.J. Kane '95 (pjkane@valleytank.com; 713668-6997) just finished a two year tour at Rice

UTAH/IDAHO/ MONTANAAVYOMING 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 Happy New Year to all and welcome to ski country. It's been a busy fall for our Chapter and Navy football gave us all much to celebrate in 2003.

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We had our picnic in August with tiie West Point crowd. Small tumout for both Navy and Army, but we still had some newcomers. USNA attendees included Rusty Scheerer '66, Clark Teasdale '62, and BiU Whittlesey '59.

Richmond, VA, Chapter: November Organizational Meeting, 1 to r: John Grierson '91, Dave Folson '87, Bill Ruch '68, Brooks Schurman '83, Chuck Stevens '73, Rich Polek '78, and Mark James '78

Clark Teasdale "62, Bill Whittlesey '59, Rusty Scheerer '66, and Kevin Dolan "71 We held the picnic at City Park in Park City— great place—terrific weather and you could jump right from the picnic to the Park City Jazz Festival that evening.

Also, we've started meeting monthly, every first Thursday we meet for breakfast at a litde diner called the Blue Plate in Salt Lake City (Sugarhouse area). The address is 2100 East 2100 South. We meet with the West Point bunch at 7 a.m., pay as you go. It's a good time and we've had a good tumout—different grads each time.

Thus far, we've had Jake Bowan '02, Thorn Rossa '63, Clark Teasdale '62, Kevin Dolan '71, Gerry Imai '81, and several others who have dropped in.

We'd like to start other meeting places and times throughout the intermoimtain area wherever/whenever convenient.

We held our annual get together at Iggy's in SLC on 6 December. Gerry Imai '81 set up the event and handled the victory very diplomatically. We had another good tumout—Alumns included Gerry, Bob Beer '62, Rusty Scheerer '66, and others that I'm sure that I inissed in some emails. I went to Philly for the game with my family, freeeeezing out there in cheese steak land.

So we were really glad that the Mids steamrolled the Woo-poo's.

Our Chapter has met several goals for 2003 that we should review. Here's a short list of what we've accomplished: —We've developed and updated our own Chapter web site, thanks to tiie national Alumni office.

—We're meeting monthly now with the West Pointers for a breakfast in SLC and we'd like to expand to other locations throughout the region.

—^We held our annual summer picnic with the West Pointers in Park City.

—^We've increased our support for the Parents' Club. By now, the annual holiday party for Mids/Cadets has passed and this is sponsored by the Academies Parents Clubs. As of this December writing, over 150 people have RSVP'd to attend this year's event at the Union Pacific Hall in Salt Lake City on 27 December —We've also increased our involvement in the Blue & Gold Officer program. Bob Beer '62 is now the area coordinator and is doing a bang-up job. Kevin Dolan '71 has become a BGO and is working the college fair and school cfrcuit this past fall.

Goals for 2004 include (but not limited to): —Working out a management plan for the Four State Chapter—this is a lot of area to cover for our Alunmi.

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—Getting email addresses for all Chapter grads.

—Celebrating Founders Day, somehow, somewhere.

—Continue to work on Chapter membership, bringing in new blood for our board.

Our first task will be to meet in January for a board/member meeting to plan out a 2004 calendar. We'll do this after the holidays, probably mid to late January.

Thanks to Gerry hnai and others who help with the Chapter Send more stories, info, and photos.

Please send me your email address, if you're not receiving any email from me currentiy (Kevin Dolan '71: kevin.dolan@1971.usna.com).

Check out our Chapter web site: www.usna.com/Chapters/US/UT/.

Contact Kenny Moore '66 (i35hawk@ sisna.com) for Northem Idaho gouge.

KD '71

VIRGINIA Blue Ridge Chapter CAPT Roger C. Adams '70, USN (Ret.) 4-100 Wexford Ct., Apt. K, Roanoke, VA 24018 h; 540-776-3327; e; cadamsusna70@msn.com On Saturday, 6 December, in Roanoke, VA, the Blue Ridge Chapter of USNA AA played host to the West Point Society of Southwest Virginia at a festive gathering in the lounge of the Hunting Hills Country Club. Total attendance of 28 Alumni and their families was almost evenly divided between Army and Navy, and enthusiasm for their respective teams was unbounded. Despite the final score of 34-6 Navy, the West Pointers gamely took up the challenge of hosting next year's event, and promised an appropriate reprisal. Given their reputation for courage in adversity, the brave old Army team can be counted on to provide another memorable tussle.

Richard Raymond III '54 secretary. Blue Ridge Chapter, USNA AA Central Virginia Chapter CAPT Anthony A. Hastoglis '55, USN (Ret.) 102 Shawnee Ct., Charlottesville, VA 22901-1034 h; 434-973-7846; e; ahastoglsi@earthHnk.net

Dulles Chapter LCDR Eric C. Ruttenberg '88, USNR 20445 Needleleaf Way, Ashbum, VA 20147-2389 p: 703-858-4404; e; erattenberg@titan.com www.usna.com/chapters/us/va/dulles/

Hampton 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 e; pete62@erols.com

R i c h m o n d Chapter David Folsom '87 BB&T Capital Markets 909 East Main St., Richmond, VA 23219 p; 804-740-0394; e:folsomdl l@netzero.com Corresponding Sec'y: Rich Polek 5543 Fox Vale Ct., Midlothian, VA 23112 e: richpolek@aol.com h; 804-639-2860; w; 804-743-3239 Beat Army'. A great way to end the year. It was another great year to watch the big game with our local West Point buddies (they at least stayed for the second half this year) at Mulligan's Sports Bar. We had a great turnout with numerous Classes represented and a lot future Midshipmen ranning around. BZ to Bill Ruch '68 for coordinating this event and the Navy victory.

2004 Leadership Team At our November meeting, we finalized our Chapter leadership team for '04: Dave Folsom '87—president Chuck Stevens '73—vice president Bill Ruch '68—treasurer Rich Polek '78—corresponding secretary Brooks Schurman '83—director, event planning This group is committed to continuing to grow our Chapter, building camaraderie, and supporting our fine institution.

Upcoming Events We are kicking off the New Year with an Alumni Social on 22 January at the Richbrau restaurant in Shockoe Slip. This is a great opportunity to meet our Richmond group, tell a few sea stories and get connected. No excuse to miss this one!

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Williamsburg, VA, Chapter: L to r, silling: Mimi Burden, Peg Swanenburg, Nancy Stone, Darlene Roush, and Pam Burke; standing: Harvey Burden, Dick Burke, Dick Swanenburg, Perry Stone, Frank Reifsnyder, Paul Roush, and Jim Connolly

We plan to have an event/meeting/speaker every month. You have the schedule for the first few months. If you have suggestions for future events or speakers, please contact Brooks Schurman '83.

And finally...we have updated our emaU list (over 200 Alumni) from the Alumni Association information and will be using this as our primary communications tool. If you are not receiving email or do not use email, please contact Rich Polek '78 to get connected.

Look forward to seeing everyone in January!

Go Navy!

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 wishes all of its members and friends Happy Holidays.

The holidays got off to a great start with our win over Army. The Chapter shared in a joint A-N party with the local Society of West Point.

We did most of the cheering and left the party far happier.

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The Chapter celebrated the 158th USNA Founders Day on 7 November with a dinner party at the Williamsburg Country Club.

MajGen Terry Murray '68, USMC (Ret.), executive vice president, operations, USNA Alumni Association, was the guest speaker and brought an enthusiastic message to the assembly of good tidings and hope for the future at USNA. His credentials to bear such a message include an outstanding record as a Midshipman, football team member '65-'67, recipient of the Naval Academy Athletic Association's sword (presented to the Midshipman of the graduating Class who personally excelled in athletics during his years of varsity competition), his tours as a Marine in the field, experience on the staff at USNA, and his current position at the Alumni Association.

Academy. It is a better cross section of the Navy's manpower today. Just a few of the statistics reflecting this are: 25% minorities, 15% women, and 59% white males. Of the 14,450 applicants for the 1,225 positions in the Class, 5,000 were fuUy qualified.

Recapitalization of the Academy's physical assets thra a comprehensive campaign of reconstraction is underway. Upgrades and improvements in Bancroft Hall that have been on-going for the past ten years are almost complete. The final major project will be to install air conditioning. Memorial Hall and Smoke Hall have been completely refurbished. Recovery from the effects of Hurricane Isabel will take time, but funds have been appropriated to that end.

The administration of USNA is in great hands.

Superintendent VADM Rodney Rempt '66, USN, has declared that USNA is first and foremost a "Leadership School." With the able help of the new Commandant, CAPT Charles J. Leidig Jr. '78, USN, the Dean of Admissions, Col David Vetter '67, USMC (Ret.), the Academic Dean, RADM WiUiam MiUer '62, USN (Ret.), the Athletic Director, Chet Gladchuck, and the rest of the staff a clear and challenging course for all Midshipmen is being crafted. The ethics course taught is outstanding.

Watch words for qualities that are sought are "cohesion," training," and "leadership."

MajGen Murray sent Chapter members away with not only the Navy cheer "Beat Army," but with a positive and deeper appreciation of what is going on back at USNA. A late addition to the article this month is a picture taken at the September Deck Party (above left). As reported earlier, all had a great time.

WASHINGTON Hanford/Tri-Cities Chapter L to r: MajGen Murray, USMC (Ret.), Mrs, Ruth Canaan, President LtCol ConnoUy, USMC (Ret.), Vice President Col Roush, USMC (Ret.), and Capt Whitaker, USMC (Ret.) MajGen Murray also spoke at our request on the impact of the Academy's impact on his personal and professional life. Having concluded 33 years of active service the most important things that came to mind were the absolute confidence that he obtained that anything was possible if one diligentiy applied oneself and his many friends and mentors both at the Academy and in his subsequent career. They provided him with invaluable opportunities, consul, and help along the way.

Viewing the Academy and its Midshipmen through "Terry's prism of experience," Midshipmen today are smarter and are confident and committed to the Navy and the country.

These are the type of individuals who are being graduated and are leading what is now a "peerless fighting force" which cannot be matched by any other in the world today.

The composition of the Class of 2007 represents one aspect of improvement at the

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@charternet; egschwier@aol.com Puget Sound Chapter CDR Robert E. Partrick '62, USNR (Ret.) 2899 South Newell Rd.; Camano Island, WA 98282 h; 360-387-9257 e; sounderbob@aol.com

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Greater Washington Chapter CDR Edward J. SuUivan Jr. '68, USN (Ret.) 1312 Red Hawk Circle, Reston, VA 20194 h: 703-437-5457 Edward.SulHvan@pentagon.af.mil Greetings and welcome to the Dark Ages again! The good news is that your Greater Washington Chapter has been providing considerable light for Alumni and prospective candidates over the past few months! Going back to September, we kicked off our luncheon season Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

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WISCONSIN Wisconsin Chapter Guy T. Mascari '69 6619 West Lloyd St., Wauwatosa, WI 53213 h: 414-774-6874; w: 414-778-1400 f: 414-778-1178; e; gtm@mcrpc.org

Wisconsin Chapter: Front row: Jim Hoch '58, Dan Shin '93, Guy Mascari '69, Ted Cheney Jr '58, Keith Brunini '85, Dan Lyons '71; back row: Jeff Sander '76, Aaron Berglin '96, Kirk Benson '87, Shelby Alcott '79, guest speaker George Watt '73, and Phil Cook '76

with a rousing address from the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen Mike Hagee '68, His accoimting of ciurent events in Southwest Asia (a,k,a. Middle East) renewed our faith in the capabilities of oiu- young Marines on the line. In October, the Vice Chief of Naval Operaions, ADM Mike MuUen '68, shared some valuable insights in the current thinking of tiie NavyMarine Corps Team for futiu-e operational environments. In November, we were fortunate to host Bryan O'Conner '66, current director of safety for NASA who provided a traly great review of the engineering side of the COLUMBIA investigation, the basis for their final analysis and the positive impacts that have their origins in this ttagedy. Finally in December, otu" featured speaker was the CEO and President of the Naval Memorial Foundation and Naval Heritage Center, RADM Pierce Johnson '66, USNR (Ret.), who provided a wealth of information about the Foundation's progress to date.

In addition to our regular luncheons, yoiu" Chapter has hosted two great events for the dissemination of information about the Academy to prospective candidates. We see no reason for weU qualified men and women from our regional high schools to go to other schools when Navy is in their back yard. Under the sound leadership of Jack Young '52 on 15 November 2003 more than 550 parents and candidates from the region converged on the Navy Memorial in Washington to interact with a series of three panels (Blue & Gold, Parents, and Midshipmen) as weU as mingle informally with Midshipmen and parents in the Memorial Halls. CDR Vince McBeth '86 started the program for the day providing inspirational commentary on the impact tiie Academy had on his Hfe and career. Coming from a small town in Arkansas to be co-captain of the Navy's football team, to being one of the youngest commanding officers in the Navy on a PC delivering SEAL Teams around the worid, to being a White House Fellow, and now a student and the Defense University at Ft. McNair, Vince had quite a story to share. This program was so successful that next year we will split it into two weekend events to allow everyone space in the amphitheater and adequate time for questions On the evening of 15 November, your Chapter hosted the Naval Academy Gospel Choir and a group of minority candidates and parents at the Wizards NBA game in the MCI Center in Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

downtown Washington. The event was enhanced by the donation of the use of a luxury box arranged by A.B. Cruz '80 and the impromptu attendance and address by former Secretary of the Navy, John Dalton '64. Our thanks to all the folks who helped make these events happen including, but not limited too. Rich Perry '81, Liz Ramirez '81, Randy Roherge '92, Kerwin MiUer '75, Dick Peterson '55, Chuck Grutzius '66, Ed SulUvan '68, Ken Landers '73, and the Parent's Club leaders from Northem Virginia, Ken Landers '73, and Maryland, David Rainey.

Finally, we were the host this year for the 12th Annual Army-Navy pre-game luncheon which was held at BoUing AFB Officer's Club on 3 December 2003. We had a lively lineup of speakers trading challenges and cheers including the Honorable Gordon England, the Honorable Joe Reeder '70, ADM Mike MuUen '68, USN, LTG Jim Lovelace USMA '70, BG Leo Brooks USMA '79, CAPT Greg Cooper '77, USN, MG Dick Stephenson USMA '70 (Ret.), and CDR Vince McBeth '86, USN. The tumout was great 160-plus Alumni for both academies, music provided by the Superintendent's Combo, and participation by USNA and USMA cheerleaders.

The best part was the game score the next day!

Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;34, Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;6. Go Navy!

Steve

Spring Luncheon On 8 May 2003, the Wisconsin Chapter hosted a spring luncheon with special guest speaker, CAPT George P. Watt Jr. '73, USN (Ret.). Mr. Watt is the current president and CEO of the USNA Alumni Association and Foundation. He provided an official overview of the state of the Alumni Association and the state of the Naval Academy.

Those in attendance included Shelby Alcott '79, Inger and Kirk Benson '87, Aaron Berglin '96, David Berman '87, Mary and Ted Cheney '58, Phil Cook '76, Brad Eckerdt '91, Jim Hoch '58, Dan Lyons '71, Debbie and Guy Mascari '69, Jeff Sander '76, Dan Shin '93, Joe Suchy '73, Nick Vision '91, and Jan Whitman '85. Also present were Don McLean, Mike McLean '03, and Jeff McLean '04, Wisconsin Navy League members, Roger Elkman and Erik Mims; WISNAPA members, Mike and Mary Meissner (parents of Da-vid Meissner '02); Chicago Chapter members Keith Brunini '85, Randy Moon '77, Len Wass '64, and Dick Watt and his 16-year-oId son, Tony, who aspires to attend USNA. Go Navy!

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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

^Anderson, David Cra'wford '58 P 26 November 2003 Andrews, Charles Theodore '56 29 August 2003 BAmswald, Richard Joseph '64 1 1 July 2003 HBallinger, Richard Robert '29 p RADM, USN (Ret.) 10 September 2003 Barker, Merle Maurice '52 CDR, USN (Ret.) 18 December 2003 •Barron, John Charles '45 1 20 December 2003 feecker. Jack Lincoln '43 1 CDR, USN (Ret.) 10 September 2002 •Bennett, Cedric Eugene '49 1 Ur, USNR 23 Febraary 2003 ^Berkeley, Randolph Carter Jr. '38 1 Col, USMC (Ret.) 17 November 2003 fcdweU, Robert Gordon '38 1 CDR, USN (Ret.) 5 November 2003 pBUl, David Spencer Jr '39 1 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 28 November 2003 Bixby, Kenneth Edward Jr. '50 ^ Lt Col, USAF (Ret.) 16 October 2003 •Bliss, Louis Kenneth '38 1 CAPT, USN (Ret.) September 1986 ^BlundeU, PeverU '53 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 9 October 2003 * Brokenshfre, Douglas Best '30 RADM, USN (Ret.) 17 May 2003 Bunting, Davis EU '42 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 21 December 2003 Bush, Barksdale Alexander Jr. '49 31 May 2003 Cain, Mat Murry Jr. '40 CDR, USN (Ret.) 24 December 2003 Califf, Toxey Haas '52 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 1 November 2003 Carlock, Robert Owens '42 Col, USMC (Ret.) 23 September 2002 CastiUo, Marcelo SuUt Jr. '38 Col, 7 December 2003 Christman, Thomas Jackson '44 RADM, USN (Ret.) 31 October 2003 Clark, Asa Alan HI'41 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 7 October 2003 Coffins, PhiUp Leroy Jr, '48 CDR, USNR (Ret.) 9 November 2003 Compton, Emmett Mobley '39 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 20 September 2003 * Conway, James McNamey '55 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 21 November 2003 Copenhaver, James Byron Jr. '47 LCDR, USN (Ret.) 16 August 2002 "•* Damisch, Mark Daniel '88 LCDR, USN 12 October 2003 Daniel, Victor James Jr. '40 Lt Col, USAFR (Ret.) 19 July 2000 180

Daniel, Dorsey Wharton '49 CDR, USNR (Ret.) 10 December 2003 Daugherty, Joseph WUUam '90 LT, USN 28 December 2003 Davidson, Alan Norman '47 CDR, USN (Ret.) 31 December 2003 Davison, Morgan Lee '46 CDR, USN (Ret.) 26 May 2003 Deakin, Harold Osborne '34 BGen, USMC (Ret.) 3 November 2003 * DetweUer, Robert MUan '53 Col, USAF (Ret.) 8 December 2003 Dirks, Christopher Jon '88 LTJG, USN 1 November 1991 Doe, Willard Charles'47 CDR, USN (Ret.) 10 October 2002 * Doling, Stephen Francis '93 LTJG, USN 29 November 2003 Downer, WiUiam Victor Jr. '41 LTC, USA (Ret.) 19 September 2003 * DriscoU, George F. '50 7 September 2003 Durham, Sam C. '50 Lt Col, USAF (Ret.) 28 November 2003 Edwards, Roy Jack '47 LtCol, USMC (Ret.) 25 November 2003 Elicker, Clare Harvey '45 1 October 2001 ElUott, Henry Hiram Jr. '39 17 October 2003 Emerson, David Frederick '50 VADM, USN (Ret.) 8 October 2003 Engler, Robert Frederick Jr. '50 25 December 2000 Epstein, Joseph Jacob '83 3 January 2003 Euler, Harry MarceUus '39 23 December 2003 Finn, William Stephen '38 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 5 October 2003 * Firth, Maxim WiUiam '31 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 3 September 2002 Flynn, Thomas Joseph '68 CAPT, USNR (Ret.) 6 November 2003 Folger, Walter AUan '62 Febraary 1988 Folta, George WiUiam Jr. '42 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 26 December 2003 Frame, Eldon Benjamin '46 9 November 2003 Franza, Richard Charles '81 LCDR, USNR 19 November 2003 French, Henry Appold '55 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 13 December 2003 Frost, John Frederick HI '53 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 5 December 2003 Gerrish, John Kenyon '39 8 August 2002

Ghent, Daniel Throckmorton Jr. '39 Col, USA (Ret.) 8 Febraary 2002 Gladding, Richard Melvin '47 1 December 2003 Glass, George Hodges '46 9 January 2001 Glennon, Harrison R. Jr. '37 CDR, USNR (Ret.) 15 November 2003 * GosneU, Charies Edward Sr. '63 CAPT, USNR (Ret.) 7 December 2003 Gragg, John Blair '30 CAPT; USN (Ret.) 20 October 2003 Graham, Robert Wallace '34 RADM, USNR (Ret.) 6 August 2003 Greene, John Lycurgus '49 CDR, USN (Ret.) 15 October 2003 Griffith, Ruftis Allen '58 September 2003 Grove, Michael Motte '50 8 November 2003 * Habermehl, Fred Martin III '68 28 May 2002 * Hadden, Robert Berwick '47 14 October 2003 * Haddock, Harold Austin '56 LT, USAF (Ret.) 25 July 2003 Hancock, Richard Nathan '41 25 September 2003 Haughey, James Ross '49 16 June 2000 Healy, Raymond Francis '65 14 May 2001 Hehnetag, George Lutz '39 4 November 2000 Hendrickson, Scott Lars '73 CAPT; USN (Ret.) 30 December 2003 Henning, Donald Anton '42 CDR, USN (Ret.) 22 October 2003 * Herig, WUliam Edward Jr. '56 LCDR, USN (Ret.) 1 July 2003 HoweU, Parker McClure '35 17 November 2003 Hutzel, Robert Gronendyke '44 CDR, USN (Ret.) 18 December 2003 Ingram, John Wesley '51 LCDR, USN (Ret.) 27 August 1999 Jacobsen, Duane Peter '61 29 October 2003 Jacobus, Arthur Forrest '46 16 September 2003 * Jordan, Joseph Michael '83 15 October 1994 KeUett, Joseph Cabot '46 LT, USMCR 1 December 2003 Keppler, Robert Duane '49 3 August 2003 Kerkering, Stanley WUliam '39 CDR, USN (Ret.) 22 October 2003

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Pallas, Lewis Gregory '73 17 October 2003 PaveUe, John Joseph Jr. '47 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 7 October 2003 * Peregoy, Frederick Charles Jr. '46 LCDR. USNR (Ret.) 9 April 2002 Perry, OUver Hazard Jr. '44 VADM, USN (Ret,) 30 November 2003 Piazza, Thomas Joseph '49 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 29 October 2003 Powers, John Elbert Jr. '56 I November 2003 Purkrabek, Paul Vincent '45 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 17 November 2003 Quackenbush, Delmer F. Jr. '36 CDR, USN (Ret.) 21 December 2002 Quady, Emmett Raymond '43 LCDR, USNR (Ret.) 16 December 2003 Quekemeyer, Henry Baxter '42 23 March 2003 Quinlan, David Anthony '60 Col, USMC (Ret.) 7 November 2003 * Quinn, John Francis Jr. '39 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 19 Febraary 1994 RadcUffe, Roderick Thomas '50 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 17 December 2003 Reihel, Ronald Ernest '63 Col, USAFR 6 December 2003 Richerson, Rae Edward '52 5 December 2003 Robbins, Donald Kenneth '50 II Febraary 2003 Robinson, Walter Parker Jr. '42 CDR, USN (Ret.) 21 October 2003 Rogers, Richard Boone '27 15 Febraary 1998 Rohrkemper, Stephen F. '66 CAPT, USNR (Ret.) 10 December 2003 Rowse, Earl J. '41 Col, USMC (Ret.) 27 October 2003 * Ruhe, WUUam James '39 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 4 November 2003 Sample, WUbur Harry '49 CDR, USN (Ret.) 9 November 2003 Sassano, John Pasquala '53 16 July 2003 Schack, Edwin Rudolph Jr. '51 CDR, USN (Ret.) 18 April 2003 Schlierf, Gerhard Willy '44 CDR, USN (Ret.) 17 November 2003 Seedlock, Walter Francis '41 CAPT, USNR (Ret.) 6 March 2002 Seipp, Russell Martin '50 LCDR, USN (Ret.) 28 March 1997 Sherwin, Sidney AUyn Jr. '40 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 7 November 2003 * Sherwood, Wilbur Gordon '44 CDR, USN (Ret.) 17 October 2003

size, Alvin Dale LT, USAFR 24 November 2003 Skerry, Sutherland Raymond '40 LCDR, USNR (Ret.) 13 May 2001 Smith, James Herbert Jr. '39 RADM, USN (Ret.) 8 October 2003 * Smith, Stanford Sidney '47 15 November 2003 * Snively, Abram Barr III '53 CDR, USN (Ret.) 18 October 2003 Somers, Francis Eugene '41 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 11 October 2003 Sprague, Robert Eugene '81 18 May 2002 Steffanides, Edward Frank Jr. '31 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 23 December 2003 Stevens, John Flournoy '38 17 August 2000 SuUivan, Paul John '38 5 December 1998 Taylor, Joseph Zachary '49 Col, USMCR (Ret.) 2 November 2003 Thomas, Gerald Carthrae Jr. '51 Col, USMC (Ret.) 21 October 2003 * Tonkin, Albert Hoyle '33 2 August 2002 Troutman, Fred GUbert '58 29 September 2003 Vanston, Henry Dale '41 CDR, USN (Ret.) 2 January 2001 Varney, NeweU Foster '38 CDR, USN (Ret.) 3 November 2003 * Walker, Billy Lee '57 5 April 2002 WaUgren, Olio Victor Jr. '40 CDR, USN 13 May 2002 Weatherup, Robert Alexander '40 CDR, USN (Ret.) 6 December 2003 Whiteside, George Alfred '38 RADM, USN (Ret.) 16 November 2003 Wiggins, Bryan Douglas '47 CDR, USN (Ret.) 9 October 2003 Wolfe, James Meek Jr. '35 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 25 November 2003 Woodward, Horace John '43 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 21 October 2003 Workman, Reginald LleweUyn '42 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 23 August 2003 * Yost, Albert Nevin '58 , 27 November 2003 Zimanski, Frank Anthony '38 CAPT, USN (Ret.) 2 November 2003 *

* obituary appears in this issue

This issue's Last Call box is larger than usual due to the two months that have passed between the publication of two double issues: November-December and January-February. Harris Publishing, while preparing for the upcoming Register of Alumni, also notified us of a number of Alumni deaths.

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LAST CALL H A R O L D OSBORN DEAKIN

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Brigadier General Harold O. "Hap" Deakin, USMC (Ret.), died on 3 November 2003 in Cupertino, CA. Bom in SaU Lake City, UT, in 1913, he graduated with honors from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1934 and was commissioned a Marine second lieutenant. Early duties included the Marine detachment aboard the battieship IDAHO, Basic School, and Junior Course.

When World War II broke out, he served in the European Theater as an observer in Europe/North Africa. He participated in the Salerno landing and may have been the first American to land on the European continent, going ashore with the Fourth Hampshire Battalion, British Army, in 1943.

With the First Marine Division in the Pacific Theater, he saw action as a battalion commander in the Cape Gloucester/New Britain campaign.

Action at Guadalcanal, Peleliu, and Okinawa followed. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Legion of Merit, both with Combat V. He was a lieutenant colonel with 11 years of service in 1945.

Following the end of World War 11, he served in Athens, Greece, as assistant naval attache to the American Embassy and planning officer for U.S. Navy Group, American Mission for Aid to Greece under the Marshall Plan. He was promoted to colonel following that tour of duty.

Commanding the Marine Barracks, Washington, DC, was followed by the National War College. In July 1954, he assumed the duty of Special Assistant to Secretary of State (John Foster Dulles), tasked with establishing the emergency relocation center for the Department of State, a planned underground site in raral Virginia. He retired in June 1957.

In addition to Legion of Merit and Bronze Star Medals, the general's medals and decorations include the Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon with two Bronze Stars; Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon with Bronze Star; American Defense Service Medal; European-African-Middle Eastem Area Campaign Medal with Bronze Star; America Area Campaign Medal; Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign Medal with three Bronze Stars; World War n Victory Medal; National Defense Service Medal; and Gold Cross of the Order of King George the First by the Govemment of Greece.

General Deakin is survived by his wife, Sonya of Cupertino, CA; daughter, Valerie Gibbons of Coronado, CA; three granddaughters; and eight great-grandchildren. The due date for his ninth great-grandchild is on his birthday, 18 January 2004.

Burial with full military honors took place on the Marine Corps birthday, 10 November 2003 in Cupertino, CA. The Deakin Family COLIN JACK MACKENZIE '34 Captain Colin J. Mackenzie, USN (Ret.), died on 21 September 2003.

Bom and raised in Shell, WY, he came to the Academy in 1930 and graduated with the Class of 1934.

His first years in the Navy were spent on HOUSTON (CA-30), which included three of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's fishing trips. At this time, he met and married Mildred Bevins. In the fall of 1938, he joined MARBLEHEAD and spent three years in Asiatic Station, returning to the States in 1941 to serve as gunnery officer aboard WYOMING (AG-17). In the spring of 1943, he became executive officer of MILLER (DD-535), which was under constraction in San Francisco. In Febraary 1944, he took command of WILSON (DD-408), operating with the First Carrier Task Force 38 and the Amphibious Forces, making landings in the Philippines.

For his services during this period, he was awarded the Navy Cross and the Legion of Merit. In 1945, he was ordered as CO of Advance Fighting Direction and Combat Information School. At the end of Worid War II, he became executive officer of Fleet Training Group, Hawaii. In 1947, he was commanding officer of BANNER (DD-807), followed by orders to the 182

Staff College, Norfolk, VA, and command of CIC Team Training Center, San Diego, CA. In October 1952, he was ordered to command Destroyer Escort Division 13 based in Hawaii during the Korean War. In 1956, he had command of TULARE (AKA-112). His final tour was as CO Naval Station, Pearl Harbor.

After retiring in 1964, he was the personal naval advisor to Director Otto Preminger on the film. In Harm's Way. In 1965, he began a second career as a marine surveyor, first as resident surveyor for Thibadeau, and in 1971, he bought the company and renamed it Mackenzie Assoc. LTD. He was active in the Hawaii and Gulf Beaches Rotary Clubs, was on the Paul Harris Fellow board of directors, the Aiea Community Hospital board, the Propeller Club, the Treasure Island Tennis and Yacht Club, and St. Albans Episcopal Church.

He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Gussie Mae; daughter, Sandra Holubec, and her husband, Ray; stepsons, Hanley Smith and Richard Smith; six grandchildren, Ann Adams, Allen Holubec, Catherine Brace, Laurence Smith, Richard Smith, and Melissa Smith; and seven greatgrandchildren.

Memorial services were held at St. Albans Episcopal Church, St. Petersburg, FL. The Mackenzie Family

M A S O N B E H R FREEMAN

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Rear Admiral Mason B. Freeman, USN (Ret.), died of a heart attack on 11 September 2003 in San Diego, CA. Mason was bom in Chicago, EL, in Febraary 1914. Following graduation with the Naval Academy Class of 1935, he served in OKLAHOMA (BB-39) and ZANE ( D M S - 1 4 ) before joining the commissioning crew of ST. LOUIS (CL-49). In March 1941, he married Marion Jean Wright of Portsmouth, VA. That June he reported to the Naval Postgraduate School for instraction in ordnance engineering. Assigned in December 1942 to the Ammunition Section, BuOrd, he served there for six months and then reported to NEW ORLEANS ( C A - 3 2 ) in the Westem Pacific as gunnery officer, seeing action during the Wake Island raid; operations in the Gilbert and Marshall Islands; the 1944 Asiatic-Pacific raids; Hollandia and Marianas operations; the capture and occupation of Tinian; and the Westem Caroline Islands, Leyte, and Okinawa Gunto operations. For meritorious service as gunnery officer during operations against Japanese forces. Mason was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat V. In December 1945, he reported as ammunitions officer on the staffs of CinCPacFlt and ComServPac and in April 1946 became flag secretary to CinCPac. Subsequent assignments included commanding officer of CONECUH; student at the Navy War College; deputy chief of staff to Commander Second Fleet; ComDesron 16; director of the Electronic Warfare Division, OpNav, ComCraDesFlot Two; and Assistant Chief of Naval Personnel for Education and Training. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious service as ComDesPac from 1967 to 1970. He served on the Joint Staff, JCS, as director of the Joint Staff from 1970 to 1972, foHowed by a tour as superintendent. Naval Postgraduate School, in which position he retired on 1 July 1974.

Upon retirement, Mason devoted himself to volunteer work. He served as president of the San Diego Museum of Man, headed the San Diego County Senior Golf Association, was president of the USNAAA San Diego Chapter, a benefactor of the San Diego Zoo, a friend of the San Diego Museum of Art, and a member of the Sharp Health Foundation. Mason kept physically active, playing golf into his mid-80s and body-surfing.

Survivors include his wife, Marion; daughter, Jean F. Reed; sons, Dr Mason Freeman and Robert Freeman; sister, Harriet Zion; and six grandchildren.

A celebration of life was held on 25 October and his ashes were scattered at sea.

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L A S T C A L ^L HARRISON RANDOLPH GLENNON JR. '37 Commander Harrison R. Glennon Jr., USNR (Ret.), died on 15 November 2003 of pneumonia.

He was 89 years old.

He was born on 4 November 1914 in Port Gibson, MS, the eldest of the five children of May Redus Glennon and Harrison R. Glennon Sr. ' 1 1 .

Commander Glennon graduated from Chamberlain Hunt Academy in Port Gibson before attending the Naval Academy, from which he graduated with the Class of 1937. He and his brothers, William Glennon '38 and Phillip Glennon '40, were the third generation of the family to attend Annapolis. Their grandfather was Admiral James Henry Glennon 1878, for whom two U.S. Navy desttoyers were named.

During World War n . Commander Glennon served as chief engineer on CLEVELAND. After the war. Commander Glennon retumed to civilian life and began a successful career in the maritime industry. He joined MooreMcCormack Steamship Co, in 1946 where he became executive vice president for operations, with full responsibiUty for the operation of the company's fleet of over 40 vessels, its terminals, and its support services.

Following his association with Moore-McCormack, Commander Glennon became president and chief operating officer of Zapata Bulk Transport Co., Inc., president and chief operating officer of the Phoenix Corporation, and president and chief operating officer of Sea Mobility, Inc. Commander Glennon was active in church matters at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Riverside, CT, where he served as vestryman and senior warden. He also was active at the Riverside Yacht Club, where he served on the board of governors. He was also a member of the Carolina Yacht Club and the New York Yacht Club. He was an avid sailor who enjoyed racing and craising with his family and friends along the New England coast.

Commander Glennon is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Dickie Glen (Bailey) Glennon; his brothers, Phillip, of Tega Cay, SC, and William, of Virginia Beach, VA; sister, Frances Glennon, of Washington, DC; son, Harrison Randolph Glennon m , of Yarmouth, ME; daughter, Blair Glennon Keraochan, of Wellesley, MA; and four grandchildren. He was predeceased by his second son, Francis Whaley Glennon in 1967, and a sister, Ottilie Johnson.

Funeral services were held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Riverside, CT, on 19 November 2003.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Memorial Fund at St. Paul's Church in Riverside, CT. The Glennon Family

WILLIAM STEPHEN F I N N

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Captain William S. Finn, USN (Ret.), died on 5 October 2003 in Coronado, CA, due to heart failure. He was 88 years old.

He was bom in New York City in 1914 to emigrant parents from freland and Scotiand. Bill graduated from the well-regarded Stuyvesant High School in New York City and entered the Vaval Academy, graduating with the Class of ly38. He was a member of the 11th Company, and won an N-Star in track.

His first tour was in NEVADA after which he attended Submarine School. He was the duty officer in DOLPHIN (SS-169) when Peari Harbor was attacked 7 December 1941, and was aboard her as well during the Battle of Midway. He subsequentiy commanded 0-4 and ARCHERFISH ( S S - 3 1 1 ) . He taught Plebe Skinny for three years. Tours as executive officer of MAURY (AGS-16) and TALLEGEDA (APA-208) led to command of HAMNER ( D D - 7 1 8 ) during the Korean War. After attending the Armed Forces Staff College in 1954, he had command of Destroyer Division 52, where his flagship was BRINKLEY BASS ( D D - 8 8 7 ) , named for

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the service schools at the Naval Training Center in San Diego. He retired in 1967. He eamed the Commendation Medal with Combat V. He was the only member of the Class of 1938 to obtain a master's degree in French civilization at the Sorbonne in Paris, but after three years, departed from his plans to teach French and instead served at sea for 18 years as a pollution control officer with Exxon Corporation, while living in his home in Coronado. With his New York background, he played a competitive game of handball well into his retirement, and was a jazz and dancing devotee.

He married Grace Myra Haynes in Hawaii in 1942. He is survived by his wife, Grace; daughters, Betsy and Nancy (married to Captain Tom Sommers '67, USN (Ret.)); two granddaughters; and one grandson. He was predeceased by an older brother, Edward.

Services were held at the Coronado Naval Amphibious Base chapel on 12 October 2003, witii inumment at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, with several Classmates in attendance.

Donations in Captain Finn's name may be made to San Diego Hospice, 4311 3rd Avenue San Diego, CA 92103 or to the American Cancer Society, 3611 Midway Dr., San Diego, CA 92110.

CAPT Thomas A. Sommers '67 & RADM M.H. Rindskopf '38

WALTER H A I N KREAMER

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Captain Walter H. Kreamer, USN (Ret.), died on 23 September 2003 in Black Mountain, NC. He was 87 years old.

Captain Kreamer was bom on 5 March 1916, in Beloit, WI, the son of Harry H. and Merle Merriam Kreamer. He graduated from Beloit High School and the Naval Academy, where he was a member of the Fourth Company and active in the Radio Club for four yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a factor in his chosen career path.

Following graduation in 1938, he was assigned to CINCINNATI conducting pre-war South Atiantic pattols. After earning a master's degree in applied communications at the Naval Postgraduate School, the only member of the Class of 1938 with that specialty, he served as communicator in FRANKLIN, where his heroic action during the horrendous fire following a Japanese bombing attack in March 1945 helped save the ship and eamed him the Navy Cross. He then commissioned FRANKLIN D . ROOSEVELT as communications officer. He served on the staff of ComAirLant, on the faculty of the Armed Forces Staff College, and in the Pentagon. Walt's overseas communications tours included SELAPE in Paris, France, Yokosuka, Japan, and Rota, Spain. His final tour was as deputy chief, operational support group, at the National Security Agency. He sparked the creation of the Naval Security Group and the Naval Telecommunications Command. He retired in 1968 also having received two Legions of Merit and the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V. In retirement, Walt worked for RCA and AMF, and retired in 1976 after four years as business manager of Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, NC. He and his wife, Martha Reading, settied in Black Mountain, NC. She died in 1990 after 50 years of marriage. In 1991, he married Martha's best friend, Mary Beth Underwood, who died in 1996. He was a lifetime member of the Black Mountain Rotary and an active member of St. James Episcopal Church.

Walt is survived by his sons, Walter Jr. of Springfield, VA, and John of Singapore; daughter, Louise Peterson of Black Mountain, NC; sister, Helen Wilkins of Cocoa Beach, FL; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held on 27 September at St. James Episcopal Church in Black Mountain, followed by interment with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery on 24 November 2003.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Episcopal Church, 424 W. State St., Black Mountain, NC 28711.

CAPT Kreamer, his family, & 1938 Classmates

Classmate "Brink" Bass '38 lost in Worid War II; PRAIRIE ( A D - 1 5 ) ; and Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

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L A S T CALL; NEWTLL FOSTER VARNEY '38

EMMETT MOBLEY COMPTON '39

Commander Newell R Varney, SC, USN (Ret.), died on 3 November 2003, at an Ellsworth, ME, health-care facility. He was 87 years old.

He was bom on 5 December 1915 in Orrs Island, ME, the son of Raymond N. and Mary B. (Adams) Vamey.

Newell was educated in Ipswich, MA, at Hebron Academy in Hebron, ME, and entered the Naval Academy in 1934 as a member of the Class of 1938. He was a member of the First Company, and a four-year roommate of our Class Secretary, Captain Deke Ela '38. He was an avid member of the crew, earning an NA for his endeavors. Upon graduation, Newell reported to ARIZONA, after which he attended the Naval Supply School. He held supply billets on the SacLant Staff, DesDiv 18, and in Puerto Rico, Brazil, Guam, Mechanicsburg, Norfolk, Greece, and Philadelphia.

NeweU retired in 1960, moving to Seattle, WA, where he studied oceanographic geology and meteorology at the University of Washington.

Yielding to the call of the seas, Newell moved aboard his beloved TROUBLE and, for 10.8325 years, followed the seasons and the winds. Then, in an open ocean encounter with an oil tanker, he discovered the trath in the axiom that "a collision at sea can rain your day." Rescued by the incident tanker, Newell retumed to Maine, where TROUBLE was recreated at the Brooklin Boat Yard. Newell and Wyn lived in isolated splendor in a 120 year old farmhouse on the Maine Coast, upkeep of which was more difficult than his boat. He was a voracious reader with a wide range of interests; he enjoyed the company of friends and the solitude of woodlands and motuitains.

Newell is siu-vived by his wife, Wyn (Drake) Vamey of North Brooklin, ME; son, Peter Vamey and his wife, Tish, of Littieton, CO; two grandchildren, Darcy Vamey and Jonathan Vamey; and his great-nephew. Lieutenant Commander Michael S. Vamey '90.

At his request, there wiU be no services, though a family gathering will be held at a later date.

Gifts in Newell's memory may be made to Hospice of Hancock County, 14 McKenzie Ave., Ellsworth, ME 04605; Hancock County Home Care, P.O. Box 156, Blue Hill, ME 04614; or to the Naval Academy Foundation.

Captain Emmett M. Compton, USN (Ret.), died on Saturday, 20 September 2003. He was 86 years old.

Bom on 22 Febraary 1917 in Lake City, SC, he was a son of the late William Bemard and Nanalee Mobley Compton. He graduated from Greenwood High School, Greenwood, SC, attended Clemson College in 1934, and graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1939. He graduated from the Naval War College in 1949, the National War CoHege in 1959, and received a master's degree in economics in 1977 from New Mexico State University.

A survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor, he served on Navy desttoyers in the Pacific Theatre during World War II and as captain of BEARSE, which transported the Japanese surrender party of Northem Japan from Ominata Bay out to sea for the formal surrender on the northem flagship.

After the war he had command of two more ships, one of which participated in the Cuban Missle Crisis. He was also operations officer of MISSOURI during the Korean War in 1952. Shore duty consisted of several tours at the Pentagon in Planning and Policy Matters in the offices of the Secretary of the Navy, Secretary of Defense and in Operations Directorate of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, where he was chief of the Operations Division.

After retiring from the Navy in 1967, he was a stockbroker in Washington, DC, moved to Las Graces, NM, in 1974 and taught economics as a visiting professor at New Mexico State University.

A devoted family man, he often said that the wonders of the world were revealed to him when retuming from World War 11 when he met and married his wife, Alice.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Alice Elizabeth Compton; son, Douglas Compton and his wife, Nina of Santa Fe, NM; daughters, Catherine Masterson of Atlanta, GA, and Mary Alice Durbin and her husband, Brent of Austin, TX; five grandchildren, Scott, Elizabeth, Caroline, Ben, and Barrett; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Services were held at Carlton Baptist Church, Carlton, GA, conducted by the Rev Douglas Ivey. Burial, with full military honors, was in Brooklin, ME, newspaper & 1938 Classmates Carlton Cemetery.

FRANK ANTHONY ZIMANSKI '38

JAMES HERBERT SMITH JR. '39

Captain Frank A. Zimanski, USN (Ret.), died of cancer on 2 November 2003 in Coronado, CA. He was 88 years old.

Captain Zimanski was bora of Polish immigrants in New York City on 1 March 1915.

L ' ' • "^K' Schooled in New York, he enlisted in the Navy / -^gjp^ for two years, took competitive examinations for "»Hk the Naval Academy, and entered in 1934 with the 0 mf^^^^^ Class of 1938. Frank was a member of the Tenth I ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 1 Company and was active in baseball.

•^'^^^^^' Frank's first sea duty was in CONCORD, after which he was transferred to AUGUSTA, which was fully engaged against French submarines and the battieship JEAN BART off Casablanca in 1942 while General George Patton was embarked. In the Pacific, he was the gunnery officer in CABOT, which was hit by two kamikazes, and later avoided a night collision with WITCHITA by inches. In the Korean War, he commanded WALKE, which endured heavy shore battery attacks without damage. Frank's last tour was as commanding officer of the Service Schools Command, Great Lakes.

Captain Zimanski retired in 1963 at the age of 48, having received two Bronze Stars with Combat V, the Presidential Unit Citation, and the Navy Unit Commendation.

Frank and his wife, Mildred, who survives him, spent their retirement years in Coronado, CA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Naval Academy Foundation.

Rear Admiral James H. Smith Jr., died on 8 October 2003 at the Ginger Cove Health Center in Annapolis, MD. He was 88 years old.

Bora in Brooklyn, NY, on 9 August 1919, Admiral Smith was reared in South Weymouth, MA, and became an Eagle Scout, After graduating from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1939, he was aboard RANGER, WASP,, and LEARY, HE eamed his Wings in Pensacola, FL, and flew patrol planes with VP-71 ' and VB-104 in the Pacific during Worid War H. In 1943 he received the Navy Air Medal for the rescue of seven downed airmen in very heavy seas.

In 1946 he eamed a master's degree in aeronautical engineering from MIT. After a year in Albuquerque, NM, assessing aircraft damage, he went to the Navy office at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft. Subsequently he had a tour at the Naval Academy as instructor in the marine engineering department, where he co-authored a textbook used by the Academy for many years.

Subsequent duties included the Bureau of Aeronautics in Washington, DC, and aircraft repair and maintenance facilities in Jacksonville, FL, and North Island, CA. He commanded the facility in Quonset Point, RI, for one year, bringing it from the lowest rated to the highest rated facility in the Navy. He was awarded membership in the Master Mechanics and Engineers Association for his work there.

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L A S T CALL^ His final duty was at the Patuxent River Test Center, where he headed the Naval Air Integrated Logistics Support Center.

Upon retirement he lived in McLean, VA, and spent summers in Silver Lake, NH. He was a senior warden at St. John's Episcopal Church in McLean and a member of Wessagusset Masonic Lodge in Weymouth, MA. In New Hampshire, he was active in the environmental protection of Silver Lake and other nattu-e-related community projects. He was an active volunteer after moving to Ginger Cove in 1989.

Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Martha Walsh Smith; sons. Jack W Smith and F. Michael Smith; daughter, Nancy Smith Simon; brother, Ralph E. Smith; and four grandchildren.

A memorial service was held at Ginger Cove on 13 October 2003, followed by inumment at the Naval Academy Columbarium on 18 November 2003.

Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Ginger Cove Friendship Fund, 4000 River Crescent Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401.

SIDNEY ALLYN SHERWIN JR. '40

Captain Sidney A. Sherwin Jr., USN (Ret.), died on 7 November 2003. He was 85 years old.

Sid Sherwin graduated with the Naval Academy Class of 1940, was commissioned in the U.S. Navy, and reported for duty in OKLAHOMA (BB-37). He was onboard in Pearl Harbor when she was rolled over by the Japanese on 7 December 1941, escaping from below decks and swimming to MARYLAND (BB-46), alongside.

He was sent back to the States to commission INDIANA ( B B - 5 8 ) , which was being built in Newport News, VA. There, he met his bride-to-be, Jane Blewett. He went west with INDIANA in November of that year and remained with her until December 1943, when he again retumed to the States, this time to commission HANCOCK (CV-19) in Quincy, MA. The FIGHTING HANNA went west in the fall of 1944 and was in the thick of the action in the Pacific excerpts from The Capital {Annapolis, MD) during the final year of the war, with Sid as gunnery officer. He left her in July 1944 and retumed to the States, where he and Jane were married and he began a three-year course in engineering electronics at the Naval Postgraduate School in Annapolis, MD. He transferred to restricted duty WILLIAM EMERSON LAMB '40 as an ED after the war.

Captain William E. Lamb, USN (Ret.), died at his home in Annapolis, MD, on 31 October 2003.

His subsequent career included tours with ComDesLant, Long Beach Bill was bom on 16 September 1916 in St. and Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyards, the Bureau of Ships, the Naval Louis, MO. He graduated from University School Electronics Systems Command and the ONR branch office in London, in 1936, and from the Naval Academy with the England. He retired in 1969 and returned to his hometown of Batavia, NY, Class of 1940. He was a varsity wrestier and where he ran the family insurance business until retiring again in 1991. golfer.

He is survived by his wife, Jane; three children, Jane Sherwin Chesson, Bill's first duty was in the light craiser Stanley Mitchell, and William Blewett; and four grandchildren.

BROOKLYN, until he left for flight ttaining in 1942.

He was inumed at the Naval Academy Columbarium on 1 December He married his Academy sweetheart, Maureen 2003.

McCann, in the USNA Chapel. He reported to VF-27 at NAS Alameda. The squadron deployed in PRINCETON and participated in action on targets in Micronesia. In June 1944, Bill was awarded WILLIAM VICTOR DOWNER JR. '41 the Navy Cross for exttaordinary heroism in action in the Marianas. He Lieutenant Colonel William V. Downer Jr., was later shot down in the Philippines behind enemy lines, but managed USA (Ret.), ended a well-fought battie with nonto ditch his plane in Lake Taal and was picked up by Philippine guerillas.

Hodgkin's lymphoma in Dallas, TX, on 19 He was rescued by the submarine CERO. Upon retuming to the mainland.

September 2003. He was 86 years old.

Bill was ordered to VF-51. BiU was next assigned as navigator of Bill graduated from the Naval Academy with LANGLEY. He eamed a master's degree in aeronautical engineering at the the Class of 1941. He served in the U.S. Army Califomia Institute of Technology. from July 1941 to August 1969, when he retired Bill took command of VF-52 and deployed in VALLEY FORGE, the first as a lieutenant colonel. During World War II, he carrier to operate with a significant number of jet aircraft on board, at disserved overseas in North Africa, Italy, Corsica, tances more than 100 miles from an emergency field. In Korea, Bill was France, Germany, and the Philippines. Stateside, he served at Fort Bliss, Fort Monroe, Fort Sill, credited with shooting down the first MiG in the initial air battie.

Bill had staff duty in San Diego, followed by tours at the Armed Forces ROTC at Kansas State University, the Air Defenses of Dettoit, MI, and Sandia Base, NM. He also served another tour in Germany and two tours Staff College in Norfolk, VA, the Bureau of Aeronautics, and as staff offiin Korea. cer in Naples, Italy. Bill then had two tours at the Naval Academy, with duty in between as XO of SHANGRI-LA. His final two tours were as CO of After leaving the Army, Bill never really retired. He and his wife, Ann, the NROTC Unit at RPI and one year in the Department of Defense in moved back to El Paso, TX, where he worked as a research associate in Washington. the Shellenger Lab at the University of Texas, El Paso. He was an ordained elder of the Presbyterian church and served a number of terms After retiring in 1965, Bill took a refresher course in mathematics at on the session and as president of the board of trastees for Highland Duke University, then taught mathematics at Anne Arandel Community Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the NE Kiwanis Club. He also CoUege, later becoming department chairman, and retiring in 1979.

Bill and Maureen divorced in 1981, but remarried in 2002. Bill is sur- served the Northeast El Paso YMCA for 34 years. He was the site coordinator for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program for 21 years. He vived by his wife, Maureen; children. Bill Lamb Jr, Peter Lamb, Carol was an instractor for the IRS in the VITA program. He was recognized as Lamb Hopkins, and Maureen Lamb Weems; 11 grandchildren; and nine the YMCA Employee of the Year in 1993 and the Northeast El Pasoan of great-grandchildren. the Year in 2001.

Inumment was in the USNA Columbarium on 4 November 2003.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Chesapeake, 8474 Bill is survived by his wife of 61 years, the former Ann Covell; his children, Judy Day, Carol Fontaine, and Bill Downer and their spouses; Veterans Hwy, Millersville, MD 21108, or Haven, RO. Box 514, Amold, three grandsons and their spouses; and one great-grandson.

MD 21012.

Bill was buried with full military honors in the national cemetery in Bill Carpenter '40 Dallas, TX. The Downer Family

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LAST CALL; EARL JEANNEY ROWSE '41

REGINALD LLEWELLYN WORKMAN SR. '42

Colonel Earl J. Rowse, USMC (Ret.), a resident of San Jose, CA, for 36 years, passed away on 27 October 2003. He was 86 years old.

Bom on 12 September 1917 in Ogden, UT, he graduated from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1941 in Febraary 1941, and was commissioned in the Marine Corps.

He participated in combat operations during World War II including Tulagi, Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Saipan, Guam, and Iwo Jima, where he commanded the 2nd 155 Howitzer Battalion, Fifth Amphibious Corps (Third Battalion, Tenth Marines Battalion).

During the Korean War, he participated in the Chosin Reservoir Operations. He had numerous command and staff assignments, including commanding officer of the 11 th Marines and was the 1 st Marine Division, Chief of Staff, Fifth Marine Amphibious Brigade during the Cuban Missile Crisis, 1961-1962. He attended the Naval War College, retiring in 1967 while serving a Deputy G-3, HQMC during the initial build-up of forces in the Vietnam conflict.

His combat decorations included the Legion of Merit with Combat V and Gold Star, the Bronze Star Medal with Combat V and Gold Star, the Presidential Unit Citation with five Battle Stars, the Navy Commendation with V and Star, and the Letter of Commendation with V. He then was employed by Lockheed Missile and Space for the next 14 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Mary Katherine Curley Rowse. He is survived by his four children, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Rowse, USMC (Ret.), of Norfolk, VA, Patty Petrick and Sharon Conan of San Jose, CA, Jim Rowse of Pleasanton, CA; and seven grandchildren.

Donations in memory of Colonel Rowse may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or the charity of your choice.

Captain Reginald L. "Bud" Workman Sr, USN (Ret.), died of a sttoke at Maui Memorial Hospital in Wailuku, HI, on 23 August 2003. He was 84 years old.

He was bom on 30 July 1919 in Chehalis, WA. He enlisted in the Navy after graduating from PeEII High School in 1936. He was assigned to MARYLAND after completing recrait training. He went to the Naval Prep School and from there received a presidential appointment to the Naval Academy. He graduated in December 1941 with the Class of 1942. His first assignment was to BABBITT, the same destroyer he'd been on for Second Class Craise.

In 1943, he went to submarine school and from there, to Austtalia where he joined ANGLER. After going to Intelligence School, Bud had a three-year tour as assistant naval attache in Instanbul, Turkey. When he retumed to the States, it was to command GUAVINA. He then had various staff assignments until being sent to Vietnam in 1966. There, he was staff plans officer For this duty, he was awarded the Legion of Merit. He retumed to command the Naval Command Center at Great Lakes, IL, until his retirement in 1970.

In 1943, Bud married Annabelle James. They had three sons, Reginald L. Workman Jr, James C. Workman, and Jefferson D. Workman. The marriage ended in divorce in 1965 and Annabelle died in 1982.

Bud is survived by his wife of 37 years, Barbara; his three sons; a grandson; four granddaughters; a great-grandson; and his brother, Donald Workman.

A memorial service was held on 29 August 2003 on the beach in front of Bud's home in Kihei, HI. His ashes were scattered in the ocean amid many flowers and leis.

Barbara Workman

The Rowse Family JAMES MACKIE RE'^ACK '44 DONALD ANTON HENNING '42

Commander Donald A. Henning, USN (Ret.), died on 22 October 2003. He was 84 years old.

Don came in 1938 from fllinois to the Naval Academy, where he was probably the most congenial member of the boxing squad.

Upon graduation with the Class of 1942, he reported to CUSHING. He served in the battles of Midway and Santa Craz and survived the sinking of CUSHING in a night battle near Guadalcanal in November 1942. He met Mary Holl in a hospital in New Zealand, and married her after Submarine School and three war pattols in BATFISH. He served in the submarines NAUTILUS, CORPORAL, and GREENFISH, and later in the destroyer WILTSIE. After commanding Goss (DE-444) and BRAINE (DD-630), he retired from the staff of ComTraPac in San Diego in 1962.

He then took a degree in education from USC, taught high school in the Los Angeles area, and enjoyed ocean racing in Southem Califomia waters and the rewards of family life.

In 1979, he and Mary retired to Wellington, NV, to enjoy the peace and quiet of country living, and the close company of their two sons, and the visits with their two daughters. After Mary died, Don moved to Southem Califomia and eventually to a retirement home in Poway, CA, where his life ended peacefully in late October Don is survived by his four children, Paul, Celeste, Jody, and Christopher; and eight grandchildren, Joseph, Tracy, Thomas, Tyler, Brian, Brianna, Christina, and Stephen.

His USNA roommate, Joe Sliwka '42, said it best in our Lucky Bag "... he possesses a geniahty and sincerity that will secure him hosts of friends..."

I am happy to be counted among them.

James M. Reyback, a longtime resident of Sevema Park, MD, died on 17 September 2003 at Oak Lodge Assisted Living in Pasadena, MD, of complications from a sttoke. He was 81 years old.

The son of the late Herman and Marguerite Reyback, Mr. Reyback was bom on 9 April 1922, in New York City where he attended pubUc schools. He graduated from the former Admiral Farragut Academy in Tom's River, NJ, in 1939, entered the Naval Academy in 1940, graduating in June 1943 with the accelerated Class of 1944.

He was assigned to the battleship MARYLAND, where he served in the South Pacific. He then eamed his Wings at Pensacola, FL, in 1945.

He retumed to the Pacific Theater where he flew pattols, ttacking enemy submarine activity. In 1948 he returned to Pensacola as a flight instractor.

WTien the Korean War broke out, he was assigned to a squadron in Alameda, CA, and again went to the Pacific, flying out of the Philippines and Hong Kong. Subsequently, he became an instractor at the Armed Forces Information School. Later he served tours of duty at Quonset Point, RI, Casablanca, Morocco, Argentina, and Newfoundland before resigning his commission as a lieutenant.

After his Navy career he worked at the former Westinghouse Electric Co. in Linthicum, MD. He attended law school at night and received his law degree from The George Washington University in 1968.

Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Shirley Caroline Reyback; daughter, Lynn Simpson Reardon of New York City; son, James Edward Reyback of Annapolis, MD; and one grandson.

Inumment at the Naval Academy Columbarium was held on 22 September 2003.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Chesapeake, 8424 Veterans Hwy, Millersville, MD 21108.

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LAST CALL JOHN WALTER HANSEN '46 John W. Hansen died of pneumonia brought on by Parkinson's disease on 6 September 2003 at a nursing home in Falmouth, ME. The oldest son of Gerda and John Hansen, John was bom on 3 April 1921 in Brooklyn, NY. In 1926 the family moved to Greenwich, CT, where he graduated from Greenwich High w -iMirn ^^m School, after which he became a Merchant ^# -"X^ <K|II||^ Marine cadet. Shortly thereafter, he joined the Navy and subsequently received a fleet appointment to the Naval Academy, where he was a member of the 20th Company.

He became a Reserve officer and was called to active duty during the Korean War. He served as a navigator and was awarded two Bronze Stars, reaching the rank of lieutenant commander.

After leaving active duty, John worked on U.S. defense contracts in the Philippines, Japan, and Greenland, primarily for RCA. He received a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Arizona, a bachelor's degree in economics from the Thunderbird School of Economics (also in Arizona), and an M.B.A. from Boston University.

In 1962, while on a skiing vacation in Sweden, he met his wife. Gunnel Amell. They were married in Solna, Sweden, on 26 October 1962.

He did postgraduate studies in economics at the University of Stockholm and then joined the U.S. Defense Department, working in Canada and Germany before retuming to the United States in 1980.

He retired in 1994 from the Pentagon's Office of Spectrum Management, where he negotiated the Army's use of communication spectta with other NATO countries.

John donated much of his time to the Boy Scouts, was a history buff, and an avid sailor. He is remembered as a very warm, gentie, and outgoing person.

John is survived by his wife. Gunnel Hansen of Portland, ME; their two children, Sabina Beesley and Dr Moritz Hansen, MD; and five grandchildren.

A ftineral service was held at Arlington National Cemetery, where he was inumed with fuH military honors, on 4 November 2003.

The Hansen Family

ARTHUR FORREST JACOBUS '46 "Jake" Jacobus died on 16 September 2003 at Brick Hospital in Brick, NJ. His sudden death was due to an abdominal aneurysm. He was 80 years old.

Bom in Soochow, China, he was the son of a naval dentist, Arthur Forrest Jacobus and Rebie ^ ^ f e ~ y Carolee Hunter He spent his early years in ^dm^^P'^^B^ Sumter, SC, before moving to New Jersey and ^^^k k ^ ^ ^ 1 graduating from Red Bank High School in 1941. ^ ^ ^ ^ fl ^ ^ ^ 1 He entered the Naval Academy in 1943 H^HBi flk^^HB after receiving a congressional appointment from the state of South Carolina. In 1945 he was captain of the varsity baseball team.

Upon graduation with the Class of 1946 in 1945, he served in HYMAN (LSM-398) and BENNINGTON before leaving the Navy in 1949. During a two-year recall, he served on R.F. KELLER. In 1953 he met Thirza Schaefer and they married in 1955.

In 1949 he joined Public Service Electric & Gas Company as a lighting engineer and remained there for 36 years before retiring as general manager of customer operations in 1985.

During those 36 years, he was actively involved in local charities and community service organizations. Towards the end of his professional career and shortly before retirement, he resumed playing golf, a game he had enjoyed but had given up when his family began to grown and needed his time. During his retirement, he enjoyed his grandchildren and was grateful that he had both the time and good health to show Thirza some of the sites he had seen during his time in the Navy. Jake remarked, not long Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

before his death, that he hoped to see his 50th wedding anniversaiy, but it was not meant to be.

His family remembers him as a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Jake is survived by his wife of 47 years, Thirza; son, Arthur Forrest Jacobus Jr., daughter, Thirza L. McCarthy; sister, Ellen Deller; four grandsons; two step-grandchildren; and two nephews.

A funeral service was held in Toms River, NJ, with burial at Rosedale Cemetery in East Orange, NJ. The Jacobus Family

JAMES BYRON COPENHAVER JR. '47 Lieutenant Commander James B. Copenhaver Jr, USN (Ret.), of Black Mountain, NC, died on Friday 16 August 2002, and went to be with his Lord.

Jim was bom on 18 December 1924 in Princeton, WV. He graduated with the 18th Company from the Naval Academy in 1946, the Naval Postgraduate School in 1954, and the University of Minnesota in 1955. He served for 20 years in the Navy as an aviator and aeronautical engineer Following his naval service, he taught physics, mathematics, and engineering at Bluefield College and LeToumeau University until his retirement in July 1990.

"WhUe serving as minister of music at First Baptist Church in Princeton, WV, Jim organized the Sounds of Conviction, a music-drama group of Christian young people, and directed their activities from 1969 to 1981. He was an active member of the Montreal Presbyterian Church at the time of his death.

Survivors include his wife, the former Carmen Keeter of Norfolk, VA; daughters, Terry Conner of Lenexa, KS, and Susan Anderson of Grand Rapids, MI; son, James B. Copenhaver Jr. of Princeton, WV; two sisters; and nine grandchildren.

A memorial service celebrating his life was held on 20 August 2002 at Gaither Chapel in Montreal, NC. Burial followed at the North Carolina State Veterans' Cemetery in Black Mountain. Reverend Richard 'White and Reverend Edgar Ferrell officiated.

Brigman 's Funeral Service

WILLARD CHARLES D O E

'47

Commander Willard C. Doe, USN (Ret.), died on 10 October 2002 at Sarasota, FL, of complications after heart surgery. He was 77 years old.

Bill Doe was bom on 31 December 1925 at Jersey City, NJ, attended schools in that state, and received a congressional appointment from New Jersey to the Naval Academy. He graduated with the Second Company in 1946, and served first in m-~--~~ V I V ' destroyers and amphibs, pausing in December I ,,,.

-W^''%^ ^^^^ ^^ marry Jacqueline Cranmer.

He served as operations officer in ASHLAND (LSD-1) in 1956, was on the staff of CTF-140 for recovery and support of Project Mercury capsules from 1960 to 1962, and after a tour with the Hydrographic Office, was executive officer of TANNER (AGS-15), from 1962 to 1964. In 1964 and 1965, he commanded NEPTUNE ( A R C - 2 ) while that ship utilized its cable-tending capability to engage in the then-classified penetration of Soviet submarine cable communications. He had several shore tours with DNI, and after language and area studies served as assistant naval attache in Madrid from 1966 to 1970. He retumed to ONI in Washington, and enrolled in The George Washington University, where he received a master's degree in finance before retiring from active duty in 1972.

He and Jacqueline settied in Sarasota, FL, where he began a second career in banking at the Sarasota Bank and Trast Company, the Ellis Bank,

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Both he and Jackie enjoyed golfing, and were members of The Oaks Club. Both were active volunteers in civic and public service matters, and Bill was a volunteer at Gulf Gate Library.

He is survived, in addition to his wife of 56 years, by a son, Thomas C. Doe of Denver, CO; a brother, Robert H. Doe, of Belmar, NJ; and a grandchild.

Chet Shaddeau '47

Club in Potomac, MD, and Famungton Countty Club in Chariottesville, VA. Stu was a man of remarkable integrity, discipline, charm and wit. And oh, how he could "hit a golfball."

A graveside service, with full military honors, was held on 6 January 2004 at Arlington National Cemetery.

The Kearney Family JOHN JOSEPH PAVELLE JR.

'47

Captain John J. Pavelle Jr., USN (Ret.), passed away on 7 October 2003 in Las Vegas, NV, from complications resulting from a long battle with ROBERT BERWICK HADDEN '47 multiple sclerosis. He was one week from his 81st Robert B. Hadden of Flagstaff, AZ, died on birthday.

Tuesday, 14 October 2003. He was 78 years old.

He was bom in Fort Stockton, TX, on 12 Jack was bom 15 October 1922 in Mansfield, August 1924. Mr. Hadden graduated from the OH, and spent two years attending Mississippi U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD, in 1946 State University prior to receiving his appointwith the Class of 1947, and from Massachusetts ment to the Naval Academy. He was in the First Institute of Technology in 1953. He retired from Battalion and a two-year varsity swimmer Rockwell International's Columbus Division in Following graduation. Jack had a short period 1977, and later taught computer science at of sea duty on JUNEAU (CL-119) after which he reported toflighttraining.

Columbus State College. He was very active in After being released from flight ttaining for physical reasons, he served ^ the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and in other aboard COLONIAL (LSD-18) and BARTON (DD-722) until January 1956 and then chose to change designators to naval intelligence. organizations during the 40 years he lived in Columbus, OH. He was an Jack was initially assigned as Naval Intelligence Officer, Naval Station active member of the Berean Bible Church in Dublin, OH, and of Calvary Trinidad, and subsequently as an instractor in the Naval Intelligence Bible Church in Flagstaff, AZ. School. He then served in various billets within the Joint Chiefs of Staff He is survived by his wife, Anita Hildebrand; and by his sons, Robert and had his first command as commanding officer. Naval Investigative Jr and John Alexander.

Service Office in Yokuska, Japan, from 1963 to 1966. Jack received his Funeral services were held on 15 October 2003 at Calvary Bible master's degree in intemational affairs from The George Washington Church in Flagstaff, AZ. University in July 1967 while attending the Naval War College. He served excerpts from the Arizona Daily Sun (Flagstaff, AZ) the next three years on the staff of Commander, Naval Intelligence Command and then proceeded to the Defense Intelligence Agency as Chief, China/Asia Area, Directorate for Intelligence until 1974. For this STUART DODDS KEARNEY II '47 service he was awarded the Legion of Merit. Jack finished his 30-year Dr. Smart D. Kearney II of Bethesda, MD, naval career after serving two years as commanding officer, Naval passed away on 30 September 2003 of cardiac Investigative Service Office, New Orleans, LA. arrest. He was 81 years old.

A resident of Las Vegas, NV, since 1980, Jack led a very active retired "Stu" was a native of Englewood, NJ, and life which included presiding as president of the local Retired Officers Worcester, MA. He was appointed to the Naval Association for three years.

Academy and graduated with the Class of 1947, Jack's wife of 52 years, Veronica, passed away on 30 July 2003. They 14th Company. are survived by three children, Jill, Jack, and Tim; and four grandchildren, Upon graduation, he began two tours at sea, Julianne, Jake, Thomas, and Sophia. one of which was ZELLARS, under the command A funeral service was held on 15 October 2003 at St. Paul the Apostle of Captain Elmo Zumwalt. In 1950, he qualified Orthodox Church in Las Vegas with interment at Arlington National as a naval aviator at Pensacola, FL, and was assigned to VP-21 at Patuxent River, MD, flying P4Ms and P2Vs. Cemetery on 24 November 2003 with full military honors.

Following his squadron duties, he was designated aeronautical The Pavelle Family engineering duty only. In 1956, he received a master's degree in management engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

STANFORD SIDNEY SMITH '47 From 1963 to 1966, Dr. Kearney acted as head of advanced programs Stanford S. Smith died peacefully at his home at the U.S. Naval Missile Center in Point Mugu, CA. From 1966 to 1968, in Sun City, AZ, on 15 November 2003 of cancer he was assistant to vice president, Technical, Aero Systems at the "Stan" (known by many Classmates as "Red Northrap Corporation Ventura, located in Newbury Park, CA. In 1968, he Dog") was bom in 1923 in Denver, CO, and was was elected into the Society of Experimental Test Pilots. raised on a cattie ranch near Thermopolis, WY. From 1968 to 1992, Dr Kearney began a long and productive career in He graduated from high school there, and attendthe Naval Space Project Office in Washington, DC In 1984, he acquired ed Cal Tech and Stanford University before a Ph.D. in management sciences from The George Washington University. receiving a congressional nomination to the From 1982 to 1992, he worked in the Space and Missile Warfare Naval Academy. As a Mid, he was a varsity Systems Command in Washington. While working there, he accumulated wrestier, and graduated with '47 in June 1946, a three patents for major systems in an underwater tracking device, a laser member of the 23rd Company. space systems control, and a remote piloted vehicle. During those same Upon graduation, he served a tour in a WestPac desttoyer before his years, he presented timely papers at national and international marriage in 1947 to his Academy OAO, Harriet Holdrege. He served for symposiums. two years in destroyers, then shifted to Mine Force and was CO of Stu will surely be remembered for his avid interest in the game of golf.

MOCKINGBIRD ( A M S - 2 7 ) for one year in Korea. The ship, while under his He was a member of both the American and Intemational Senior Golf command, received a Presidential Unit Citation, and he received the associations, and was manager of his own custom golf club distribution company. In addition, he was a member of the Congressional Country

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The VE Bar brand of his livestock firm over the next few years identified Rambouillet sheep, Hereford, Red Angus and Charolais cattle, as well as innovative breeding of Simmental and Munay Grey stock, and occupied 79,000 acres. He also held leadership positions in numerous livestock organizations. He leamed tofly,and at one point operated three aircraft, both for running the ranch and for personal pleasure.

He took an early hand in govemment; was twice a county commissioner before serving one term in the Wyoming State Senate and two in the State House of Representatives, In 1982, he was elected state tteasiu:er. and was reelected three times, for a record total of 16 years in that office when he stepped down in January 1999. He was president of the National Association of State Treasurers from 1990 to 1991.

He and Harriet relocated to Sun City, AZ, and had enjoyed relaxation and ttavel.

His survivors include his wife of 56 years, Harriet; son, Franklin of Rock Springs, WY; daughter, Mrs. Monta Ramirez of Aricagua, Venezuela; sister, Elizabeth Ray of Aiken, SC; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter He was predeceased by two of their children.

Memorial services were held on 22 November 2003 at First United Methodist Chiu-ch in Cheyeime, WY. Chet Shaddeau '47 MICHAEL MOTTE GROVE '50

Michael M. Grove died on 8 November 2003, at his home in Sharon, MA, after a long illness from a brain tumor He was bom in New York City on 9 May 1928, the son of Ludwig King Moorehead and Lieutenant Commander George Wilson Grove '15.

Mr. Grove attended New Canaan Country School, graduated from Brooks School in North Andover, MA, in 1946, and the Naval Academy with the Class of 1950.

Upon graduation he served on the desttoyer RENSHAW ( D D - 4 9 9 ) operating off the coast of Korea in the Sea of Japan witii the U.S. Seventh Reet diuing the Korean War. He then attended the U.S. Naval Submarine School in New London, CT, serving thereafter in the Atiantic Reet on the submarine IREX (SS-482).

Lieutenant (junior grade) Grove resigned from the Navy in 1955, and graduated from the Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration in 1957, receiving a master's degree in business administtation.

Mr Grove worked for 14 years with Robertshaw Conttols, Inc. of MUford, CT, followed by 16 years with Imperial Knife Associated Companies of Providence, RI. He retired from the Imperial Knife Company as vice president and general manager in 1987 and, with his wife, founded his own firm, Connors Grove Associates, a business management consultancy. He also began a long-term affiHation with SCORE, counseling small businesses in the Boston area.

Mr. Grove moved to Sharon, MA, in 1972 and for many years had been very involved with the management of the town and the affairs of his church. Most recentiy, he was chairman of the personnel board of the town and was a member of the Friends of the Council on Aging. Mr. Grove was a lifetime member of the Naval Institute, the U.S. Naval Aid Association, the USNA Alunmi Association, and the Navy League of the United States.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years. Sheila Connors Grove; his sisters, Anne Loring Grove Turner, and Barbara Moorehead Griffin; his brother, Captain George Sargent Grove '47, USN (Ret.); and many nieces and nephews.

A ftineral service was held on 15 November 2003, at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Sharon, MA. Burial will follow at the Rock Ridge Cemetery in Sharon.

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In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the MGH Palliative Care Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Founders 600, 55 Frait Stt-eet, Boston, MA 02114.

The Grove Family EARL ELBERT MCKENDREE JR. '51

Earl E. McKendree Jr. died on 29 May 1994 in Ada, OK, after a year-long battie with a heart condition. He was 67 years old.

"Mac" was bom in Ada, OK on 29 December 1927 to Earl E. and Ora Ewing McKendree.

Graduating from high school near the close of World War H in 1945, Mac enlisted in the Navy.

After his completion of Boot Camp in San Diego, gBB ~*l^fc..,M he served for a short time on a destroyer operat^^ ^ ^ I M ing from Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The war ended and Mac was discharged from the Navy. He enrolled in East Central College, OK, with thoughts to transfer to Oklahoma A&M (now Oklahoma State University) to sttady horticulture.

Instead, he accepted an appointment to tiie Naval Academy where he graduated with the Class of 1951.

Upon graduation, Mac served as a communications officer aboard the aircraft carrier CORAL SEA, operating in the Mediterranean. Resigning his commission in 1955, Mac retumed to his native state of Oklahoma where he taught electtonics at Oklahoma State Vocational Technical School in Okmulgee, OK, for three years. Mac then entered Oklahoma State University and in 1966 eamed his master's degree in vocational education. Retuming to the technical school, which was affiliated with the university, Mac served as the director of electronics. He continued his career as director, serving on numerous vocational boards and committees at both state and national levels. Numerous trade journals and magazines featured articles authored by Mac. He retired as director in 1986.

Although Mac's favorite hobby was working with computers, he never lost his interest in horticulture. His retirement home overlooked an orchard with a wide variety of over 500 ttees he planted. He was very active in the First Presbyterian Church, serving as a deacon and a board member. He was also active in the senior citizen's social program known as the "Guardians."

He was survived by his mother, Ora; sister, Annelle and her husband, Orville Ashcraft; and his nephews. Jack and John Carter.

Frank A. Stelzer '51 ROBERT FREDERICK MCLAUGHLIN '51

Commander Robert F. McLaughlin, USN (Ret.), died on 1 September 2003 in Annapolis, MD. He was 73 years old.

He was bom on 12 December 1929 in East Grand Rapids, MI, the oldest of three children of Wilfred and Arlene Sunderlin McLaughlin. Bob graduated from East Grand Rapids High School in 1947, entered the Naval Academy in 1947, and graduated with the Class of 1951. He earned his 1 H | Wings in 1953 and began his career as a naval aviator. His initial tour was in the aircraft carrier PRINCETON, deployed to Korean waters, where he flew both day and nighttime combat missions.

In 1957, he became a flight instractor at Pensacola, FL, a tour that he considered one of the highlights of his career. He was commanding officer of VC-7 from 1967 to 1968. During the Vietnam War, he served as navigator in PRINCETON, which by that time had been reclassified as an LPH. In May 1969, PRINCETON successfully recovered the APOLLO TEN command module and its astronauts. PRINCETON'S navigation team set a new record in placing the ship nearest to the splash point. In 1973, Bob retired from the Navy and became a lead govemment consultant for the F-14 and Phoenix missile weapons system program until retiring in 1985.

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Bob's passion for others was evidenced in his ability to remain in contact with his friends as far back as kindergarten, as well as his high school and Naval Academy Classmates. One of his greatest joys was mentoring young men and women. He opened the door for many young people with his sage advice, helping them get their first professional job, opening a world of new opportunities. He was an excellent storyteller, with a keen sense of humor that always made his listeners smile. He was a great man and a good friend who will be sorely missed.

CHARLES DIGBY MORROW '51

Commander Charles "Digger" Morrow, USN (Ret.), a resident of Cottage Grove, OR, for the past 12 years, died of age-related illness on 26 August 2003. He was 76 years old.

He was bom on 14 Febraary 1927 in DanviHe, IL, to parents John and Louise Morrow. After graduation from high school in Los Gatos, CA, he enlisted the Navy and subsequentiy eamed a fleet appointment to the Naval Academy in 1947.

After graduating with Class of 1951, Digger entered flight training and received his Wings in 1953. Following a tour in an attack squadron in SARATOGA, he entered the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, where he eamed a degree in electrical engineering, specializing in radar systems. He rettuned to sea serving in Sky Raider squadrons, which included air reconnaissance, close air support, and electronic countermeasures. Digger served in World War 11, Korea, and Vietnam.

After retiring from the Navy in 1971, he became a conttactor doing home remodeling in the San Diego area. In 1991, he and his family moved to Cottage Grove, OR. He married Lynne Richardson of Annapolis, MD, immediately after graduation from the Academy. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Digby Morrow of Salem, OR, John Morrow of San Diego, CA; daughter, Sarah Morrow of San Diego, CA; and sister, Gloria Churchill of Annapolis, MD. He was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Cottage Grove and the Military Officers Association of America.

Contributions in his memory can be made to the U.S Naval Academy Alumni Association, Class of 1951 Project Fund.

GERALD CARTHRAE THOMAS JR. '51

Colonel Gerald C. Thomas Jr, USMC (Ret.), died from stroke related causes on 21 October 2003.

Colonel Thomas was bom in Charleston, SC, on 6 May 1929, the son of General Gerald C. Thomas, USMC. He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1951 and was commissioned a Marine second lieutenant. Following The Basic School in Quantico, VA, he served as a platoon commander in Korea, where he was wounded by a land mine in August 1952. Subsequent tours included executive officer and then company commander in the Second Marine Division, instractor at The Basic School, student in the Junior School, and a tour with the Marine Brigade in Hawaii. Following a Chinese language course, he was posted as aide/interpreter to Commander Taiwan Defense Command. Following a tour as a battalion executive officer in the Third Marine Division in Okinawa, he became an inspector/instractor at the Marine Reserve Training Center in Folsom, PA. Subsequent service at Headquarters, Marine Corps led to a tour in Vietnam, first on the MACV Staff and then as a battalion commander with the First Marine Division. After a year at the Naval War College, Colonel Thomas became aide to the Under 190

Secretary of the Navy. Leaving Washington, he retumed to Camp Lejeune, this time as commander of the Eighth Marine Regiment and then chief of staff of the Second Division. In 1976, he became fleet marine officer with the Sixth Fleet before remming to Headquarters Marine Corps as assistant G-3 (operations). Colonel Thomas retired in June 1979.

His personal decorations include two Legions of Merit, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, and the Purple Heart.

Following retirement, he worked for several defense contractors and worked in Taiwan for two years as an advisor to the Taiwanese Marines.

He eamed his master's degree from George Mason University and was the author of several professional articles and a book on aviation in World War I. In recent years, he worked with the Marine Corps Historical Foundation and as a research advisor for the planned National Museum of the Marine Corps, where he was working when strack down by a stroke on 25 January 2002.

He is survived by his wife, Lydia Dean Thomas; daughters, Virginia Robins and Susan Mastalski; son, Gerald C. Thomas HI; and eight grandchildren.

A memorial service was held at Quantico, followed by interment at Quantico National Cemetery.

PE"VERIL BLUNDELL '53

Captain Peveril Blundell, USN (Ret.), died of complications from a stroke at Peachtree City, GA, on 9 October 2003. He was 72 years old.

A native of Ridgefield Park, NJ, "Pev" Blundell served in the Naval Reserve for a year before receiving his appointment to the Academy.

He graduated with the Class of 1953 as a member of the 16th Company.

Upon graduation, his first duty assignment was aboard J.C. OWENS (DD-776), where he sailed around the world. He served on LEADER (MSO-490) in 1956, then was executive officer of KYNE (DE-744) from 1957 to 1958. His first shore duty was in Norfolk on the staff of the Operational Test and Evaluation Force. He had command of SALINAN (ATE-161) from 1961 to 1962. He was a student at the Postgraduate School, where he eamed a BSEE. He served as commanding officer of GRASP (ARS-124) from 1964 to 1966, and executive officer of WILKINSON (DL-5) from 1967 to 1968.

In 1968, he was commanding officer of River Assault Squadron 13 in Vietnam, then Chief of Staff for River Assauh Group 117.2. He was awarded three Bronze Stars with Combat V, two Presidential Unit Citations, and two Navy Unit Commendations for service with the Mobile Riverine Force.

He next served in the Foreign Military Assistance section on the staff of CinCPacFlt. He was commanding officer of PREBLE (DLG-15) from 1971 to 1973. During two deployments to Vietnam under his command, PREBLE conducted radar picket duty, aircrew rescue, and naval gunfire support missions.

He served in Naval Ordnance Systems Command in 1973 and 1974, then as a student at the Royal College of Defense Studies, London, in 1975. His last sea tour was as commanding officer of DesRon 35 frora 1976 to 1978. He served at Naval Sea Systems Command for two years, then as commanding officer of Naval Weapons Station Concord from 1981 until his retirement in 1983.

He worked at McDonnell-Douglas as Logistics Support Manager for Tomahawk missile engineering and integration from 1983 to 1986, when he retired due to disability.

Peveril is survived by his wife of 48 years, the former Henry Etta Williamson, of Norfolk, VA; sons. Jack and Tim; daughter, Laura; and three grandchildren.

Memorial services were held on 17 October 2003 at Saint Andrew's in the Pines, Peachtree City, GA. Jack Blundell Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

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Lieutenant Colonel Bobby S. Lay, USAF (Ret.), died on 3 Febraary 2003 from kidney failure in an Anderson, SC, hospital, 25 miles from his Clemson, SC home. He was 72 years old.

Bom in the retreat community of Oconee County, SC, he spent three years at Clemson University before entering the Naval Academy in 1950 and graduating with the Class of 1954.

After Air Force pilot training, he spent 19 years flying bombers and transports including the B-47 and the C-141. During that time he attended Air Command and Staff College in 1966.

He flew the H-43 Huskie Air Rescue helicopter from Cam Ranh Bay in Vietnam and from Nakhon Phanom in Thailand. During his career he commanded more than a dozen combat rescues of aircrews from unfriendly territory. One mission, the rescue of a Navy pilot from the jungle in Laos, is described online at http:/home.earthlink.net/-aircommandol/ castle.html. Bobby said many times that he enjoyed flying helicopters more than any other assignment in his career.

He also flew the H-43 from Luke AFB in Phoenix, AZ, and from Cannon AFB in Clovis, NM. On one occasion, he flew the aircraft at night down an Arizona box canyon to rescue a man who had driven off the road.

The newspaper account reported that during the exttaction there were only a few feet of clearance on either side of the aircraft's rotors.

His last five years of active duty were as an engineering services officer. After retiring from the Air Force, he retumed to South Carolina and spent 14 years in the business world as a distributor of petroleum and industrial chemical products. Finally retiring in 1994, he then played golf and racquetball regularly and spent time with his three grandsons who lived nearby.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Cain Lay, and is deeply missed by his brothers, sisters, two sons, Cam and Parker, and three grandsons. His son. Cam, reports that his father had a much thumbedthrough copy of the '54 history book. Cold War Warriors, on the kitchen table and enjoyed looking through it and telling him about all his Classmates.

At his request, there were no services. Memorials may be made to the Class of 1954 Memorial Hall Fund or to the American Kidney Foundation.

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T^i Commander Howard F. "Randy" RandaU Jr., J j ^ f c ' * ^ ^ USN (Ret.), went home to be with his Lord on 14 1^^^ I September 2003. He was 72 years old.

Bom in JacksonviUe, FL, on 17 October 1930, " he was the only child of Howard and Anne Randall. He graduated from the Bolles School, spent one year at The Citadel, graduated with the Class of 1953 from the U.S. Naval Academy, and I received a master's degree from The George V V Washington University. During his 21 years as a ^ ^ " ' ^ * - naval pilot, he ttaveled to 52 countries.

His love of his country was exceeded only by his love for his family.

He was a man of integrity and high moral puipose which personified affection and friendship for his fellow man. His lifelong experiences with saihng and boating led to a later career as a yacht broker, requested captain and craising companion to many. His highest purpose in life was his love of Jesus Christ, and his Savior and is now experiencing in reality what he believed in his faith.

Survivors include his beloved wife, Mollie; son. Brad and his wife, Tricia; daughter, Lizanne and her husband, Larry Thomas; and his grandchildren, Lindsay, Caleb, Jacob, Ansley, Luke, Michael, Beka, and Gabe, all whom he loved and cherished.

A memorial service was held at Ponte Vedra Presbyterian Church on 20 September 2003.

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Kenneth G. Crompton Jr. died on 23 September 2003 after a long illness. He was 72 years old.

A native of Lawrence, MA, Ken attended Norwich University in Northfield, VT, prior to receiving his congressional appointment to the Naval Academy from Massachusetts. Ken was a member of the 20th Company.

-^^i Upon his graduation from the Academy with ^^ t ( | | m the Class of 1954, Ken was commissioned as a second Heutenant in the U.S. Air Force. After service in the Air Force and his honorable discharge. Ken joined his father WILLIAM PRIMITIVO RODRIGUEZ '54 in the automobile business for the next 25 years.

Captain William P Rodriguez, USN (Ret.), of Upon retirement from the automobile business. Ken received his Young Harris, GA, died peacefully at his home on teaching certification and taught high school math and computers for 12 26 September 2003 with his wife, Gerry, at his years until his retirement in 2000. side. He was 72 years old.

Ken is survived by his wife of 49 years, the former Ellen Marie Bom in Monroe, LA, on 22 July 1931, BiU Fitzgerald; son, Kenneth G. Crompton HI of Killington, VT; and daughgraduated from the Webb School of Bell Buckle, ters, Tracy Schofield of Westford, MA, Christine Thomas of Chandler, TN, before entering the Naval Academy. He gradAZ, and Jane Harrington of Tampa, FL. uated with the Class of 1954 and received his Memorial services were conducted on 27 September 2003 at St. commission on 4 June 1954.

Monica's Church in Methuen, MA. After a short period of time at flight school, The family requested donations to be sent to the USNA Foundation Bill left flight training due to poor eyesight for Class of 1954, 291 Wood Rd., Annapolis, MD 21402.

The Crompton Family the surface Navy and served as a surface naval officer and a naval communicator throughout his career. He retired in 1979 after 25 years on active duty.

Bill's tours included VOLGELGESANG ( D D - 8 6 2 ) , PEREGRINE (EMSF-373), OKLAHOMA CITY (CLG-5), Joint Staff (J3 and J6), Carrier Division Seven Staff, CATSKILL (MCS-1), South Atiantic Force Staff, Pentagon Naval Communications Center, Second Fleet Staff, and St. Francisville High School NJROTC Unit. AdditionaUy, while on active duty, he eamed a bachelor's degree in communications engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School.

His decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal with one Gold Star, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal with one Gold Star

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Following their retirement from the Navy, Bill and Gerry enjoyed the "open road," touring the country. They soon became fuH time, and exttemely active, RVers. Moreover, Bill and Gerry are plankowners of the USNA RV Chapter Bill was totally engrossed in the worid of RVs working periodically for the companies of Wooddalls and Foretravel. Further, Bill's love for flying eventually eamed him a private pilot's license.

Bill is survived by his wife of 49 years, the former Geraldine Dawn Holsten of Bronx, NY; sister, Dr Mary Wardrop; son. Captain William "Will" D. Rodriguez, USN (The Citadel '77), of San Diego, CA; daughter, Gigi Oliveaux of Roanoke, VA; granddaughter, Lauren Renee Rodriguez of San Diego, CA; daughter-in-law, Allet Sumner Rodriguez of San Diego, CA; and son-in-law, Frank Oliveaux of Roanoke, VA.

He was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, American Nuclear Society, Society of American Military Engineers, Navy League, St. Anne's Episcopal Church, and was a 32 degree Mason. Steve was a licensed professional engineer in six states.

In his spare time, Steve was a high school basketball referee, enjoyed crossword, jigsaw and logic puzzles, liked to travel, attend sporting events, and play computer games.

Steve is survived by his wife of 47 years, Shirley Mae Graves; daughter, Susan Spence (Andrew); sons, Douglas Lowe '82 (Pamela), and Russell Lowe (Helen); and five grandchildren, Alex, Emily, Patrick, Colin, and Darla.

Services were held at the Naval Academy Chapel on 27 October 2003 with interment at Arlington National Cemetery.

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The Rodriguez Family RICHARD JEROME MIELDAZIS '55

Commander Richard "Dick" Mieldazis, USN (Ret.), died on 30 September 2003 after a 12-year battie with prostate cancer. He was 69 years old.

Chester E. Weymouth died on 15 August 2003 Dick attended elementary and high schools in at the Maplecrest Nursing Home in Madison, Berkeley, CA. After graduating from the Naval ME. He was 73 years old.

Academy with the Class of 1955, he became a A native of Readfield, ME, he entered the pilot and served in a variety of assignments Naval Academy from NAPS, graduating with including VAW-115 North Island, navigator on the Class of 1954 in June 1954, a member of the HANCOCK, and operations officer at Moffitt Naval 22nd Company.

Air Station. He was a graduate of the Naval Upon graduation, he went into the Supply Postgraduate School at Monterey, CA, and served Corps, serving a year on a desttoyer in the Pacific. with an ASW Research Squadron in Key West, FL. During the Vietnam He left the service in 1956, retuming to Maine War, he served in the Fleet Coordinating Group for the Commander in where he was a freelance accountant in Jackman.

Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet where he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. his sons, Chester III, Robert, Dale, and Brian Dick also served as commanding officer of VAW-114.

Belisle; daughter, Carol Rush; and 11 grandchildren.

Dick retired from the Navy in 1978 and lived in the family home at He was interred in the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Zephyr Cove, Lake Tahoe, NV, however, Dick never traly "retired." He George M. Henson '54 went on to attend the University of Nevada at Reno and received a second master's degree in engineering. Dick contributed his time and talents to his beloved Lake Tahoe community. His interest in conservation activities STEPHEN DOUGLAS LOWE '55 led to him becoming vice president of the Nevada State Conservation Commander Stephen D. Lowe, USN (Ret.), died in Annapolis, MD, on 28 August 2003 Disttict, chairman of the Nevada Tahoe Conservation District, and after appointment by Governor Kenny Guinn to the Nevada State Conservation following a courageous battle with cancer.

Commission, became its chairman, representing the state at the National Stephen was bom in Lynn, MA, on 30 June Association of Conservation Districts.

1933, son of William and Vera Lowe. He graduDick was a past president of the Tahoe Retired Officers Association. ated from Lynn English High School in 1950. He He had a lifelong interest in cars, owning and restoring numerous models, attended MIT prior to receiving a congressional and belonged to several Nevada and Califomia car clubs, where he was an appointment to the Naval Academy from active participant in their outings over the years, making many new Massachusetts. At the Academy, he lettered in friendships along the way. crew, was editor of the newspaper, and graduated Donations in Dick's memory may be sent to the Salvation Army, Sutter second in the Class of 1955.

VNA Hospice, 1900 Bates Ave., Suite A, Concord, CA 94520, or to the His first assignment was to HARLAN R. DICKSON during the Suez Canal U.S. Naval Academy Foundation, Class of 1955 John Paul Jones Project, Crisis. He then reported to the NROTC unit at RPI in Troy, NY, (1957291 Wood Rd., Annapolis, MD 21404-5001.

1958), earning a master's degree in civil engineering. Steve attended CEC Officer's School in Port Hueneme, CA. His CEC tours included Patrick AFB, Cocoa Beach, FL (1958-1960); NAS New Orieans, LA (1960RAYMOND FRANKENBERG '56 1962); NROTC Berkeley, CA (1962-1964), where he received a master's in nuclear engineering; Navy Nuclear Power Unit, Ft. Belvoir, VA (1964Major Raymond Frankenberg, USAF (Ret.), 1965); Naval Research Lab, Washington, DC (1965-1968); OICC RYN seven weeks after being diagnosed, died of stomRepublic of Vietnam (1968-1969); OICC Spain, Madrid (1972-1976); and ach cancer, in Edgewater, NJ, on 14 July 2003.

Naval Ordnance Station, Indian Head, MD (1976-1979).

He was 70 years old.

A native of Newport, RI, Raymond was on His awards include the Bronze Star and Meritorious Service Medal. active duty with the Navy until his presidential Following his retirement, Steve served as the deputy director for the nomination to the Academy. He graduated constraction of the WPPSS Satsop Nuclear Power Facility (1979-1981). with the Class in June 1956 as a member of the He left Olympia, WA, and worked with Henry J. Kaiser, Co. in Cincinnati, Sixth Company.

OH, to finish the Zimmer Nuclear Power Plant. In 1985, Steve moved to Upon graduation, Raymond took his commisNorwalk, CT, to become the managing technical director at the American sion in the U.S. Air Force until his retirement in Society of Civil Engineers until moving to Annapolis, MD, in 1994. He January 1977. During his active duty as a pilot, he was stationed in served as public works project manager at Georgetown University (1994Lubbock, TX; Okinawa; Vietnam; Washington, DC; Germany; and 1997) and The George Washington University (1997-2000) until retiring Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland. He was awarded the Array in July 2000.

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LAST C A L ^ Commendation Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal with one Oak TERRY ALLEN ABELL '63 Leaf Cluster, three Air Medals with five Oak Leaf Clusters, two Bronze .«»^ Lieutenant Terry A. Abell, USN (Ret.), died Stars, and the Distinguished Flying Cross. lgMn% unexpectedly on 3 September 2003. He was 63 After retiring from military duty, he was employed by the Mettopolitan ^ ^ ^ I years old.

Washington Airports Authority at Reagan National Airport in Washington, • 1 Terry was bom on 22 May 1940 in Warsaw, DC, and served in his position of operations officer, reporting to the Bikk <i«r^ "A JJ^ jjg graduated from Etna Green High School airport manager, until his retirement in November 1997. and attended Purdue University before receiving Ray had many interests such as the expanding universe and black his appointment to the Naval Academy in 1959. holes; all things Mozart; and golf. His hobbies included making golf Terry was honored as a Burke Scholar upon clubs, and collecting antique and limited edition writing pens (our family graduating in 1963. He served one year on used to joke that he must have been a scribe in a former life).

MCCARD, then commenced graduate studies at He is survived by his wife of 33 years, the foi-mer Deborah Ann the Califomia Institute of Technology, earning his Amhart of Springfield, MO; daughter. Amy; sons, Matthew, Justin, and master's degree in aeronautical engineering in 1965. Following graduate Christian; and five grandchildren. school, Terry ttained as a pilot, then graduated DASH school and served At Raymond's request, he was cremated and there was no memorial as DASH repair officer on YOSEMITE. Later, he graduated from Desttoyer service. At some appropriate future date, his remains will be scattered in School and served as weapons officer aboard KOELSCH. the Sevem River close to the Naval Academy, which he always held in In 1970, Terry was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and retired from such high esteem. the Navy. Terry later joined former shipmates at C.A.C.I. as a systems The Frankenberg Family consultant and moved with his family to Centteville, VA, in 1976. He formally retired in 1984.

While in Virginia, Terry continued active involvement with the Class of 1963. He served as tteasurer and board member of the Class of '63 DAVID ANTHONY QUINLAN '60 Foundation and attended Navy football games until his health and mobilColonel David A. Quinlan, USMC (Ret.), ity restricted him. Terry spent his recent years in a nursing home, still staydied on 7 November 2003 in Moscow while on a ing in touch via email and lunching regularly with Classmates. Despite his business assignment. failing body, Terry retained his sharp wit, love of food, and passion for Colonel Quinlan was bom in Ware, MA, in college basketball—and he would never miss the chance to relate the 1938 and was raised in Norwich, CT. He graduatlatest accomplishments of his family. ed with the Naval Academy Class of 1960 as a Terry was a trae inspiration to his Naval Academy Classmates. For 33 member of the 24th Company. He eamed a masyears, he fought multiple sclerosis, seldom complaining about his probter's degree in business systems analyses from the lems. His attitude towards his disease embodied the words of Lawrence— University of Rochester in 1970 and a J.D. from "Don't Give Up the Ship." He did not give up, his body gave out.

The George Washington University in 1979.

Terry is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Sue; daughters, During his active duty years in the Marine Tamara, Kimberly (Alan Manuel), Allison (Patrick Moore '92), and Corps, Colonel Quinlan served in the First Marines in Vietnam, was Jennifer Abell; grandsons, Rohan, Brendan, and Garrett Moore; mother, wounded at Con Thien in 1968, and received the Bronze Star with Combat V for meritorious service in combat. From 1973 to 1974, he served as Mary Abell; and sisters, Shirley Martinsen Walgamuth (widow of Glenn aide-de-camp to the commandant of the Marine Corps. In April 1975, with "Marty" Martinsen '63) and Jacqueline Harvey.

On 7 September 2003, Terry's memorial service overflowed with the Ninth Marines, he commanded the Amphibious Evacuation Security friends and family who shared stories and rejoiced in knowing him.

Force during the evacuation of Saigon. Diuing his career, he wrote variSpeakers included OUie Donelan '63, Jim Ring '63, Jim Maitland '64, ous articles on Marine Corps history and co-authored, U.S. Marines in Vietnam: The Bitter End, 1973-1975, published in 1990 by the U.S. Mike Romine (Terry's nephew), and Allison Abell. Their words reminded us of the courage, fortitude, and humor Terry evinced throughout his life.

Marine Corps History and Museums Division. His decorations also Terry was interred at Arlington National Cemetery on 26 September 2003. include the Piuple Heart, the Joint Services Commendation Medal, and the Navy Commendation Medal.

The Abell Family After retirement from the military in 1984, he joined United Technologies Corporation and later transferred to its subsidiary, Pratt & FRED MARTIN HABERMEHL III '68 Whimey, where he remained until 1999, having served as vice president Fred "Bud" Habermehl HI died of cancer on for intemational operations, specializing in aerospace technology and 28 May 2002, his 58th birthday. related joint venmres in Europe and Russia. He then formed DAQ Bud grew up in Augusta, KY, and enlisted in Associates, promoting the exchange of technology between Russia and the Navy after graduation from high school in the West. He also was a founder and CEO of Echotech, a start-up compa1962. He was then successful in receiving a fleet ny involved in Russian earthquake detection technology. He did appointment to the Naval Academy Preparatory consulting work for ArrayComm. Inc., which promotes wireless broad.

School, where he graduated second in his class. band technology in the U.S. and Russia. He was managing director of ^y*"*^^^ He entered the Naval Academy in 1964 with the OAK Global, which also does work in broadband wireless networks. j g f l ^ ^ ^ M ^ Class of 1968. Bud left the Academy in 1965 and He lived in the Alexandria, VA, area for the last 30 years, where he attended weapons school in Dam Neck, VA. He had been active in civic associations, youth sports, and the Boy Scouts ^^^^mjl^^^^^M ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ " then served as a missile technician in the "Blue" of America. crew on the fleet ballistic missile submarine CASIMIR PULASKI Colonel Quinlan is survived by his wife of 38 years, Suzanne (SSBN-633), making five Polaris deterrent pattols. He left the Navy in Treadwell Quinlan; daughter, Kristen Treadwell Quinlan; son, Lowndes July 1968.

Christopher Quinlan and his wife, Cynthia; sister and brother-in-law, After leaving the Navy, Bud worked for 20 years at Procter & Gamble Kathleen and Richard Norman '61; and a grandson, Collin. in Cincinnati, OH. As a research scientist, he was awarded numerous Memorial services were conducted on 19 November 2003 at Christ patents. He then embarked on a second successful career as senior vice Church in Alexandria, VA. Interment with military honors was held at president of Primerica, a Citigroup company.

Arlington National Cemetery on 9 December 2003.

Bud is survived by his wife, Ruth; chUdren, Fred, Franklin, and Brian; Mike Willsey '60 and four grandchildren.

Gerry Motl '68 Shipmate, January-Febmary 2004

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ROBERT MILLER OLSEN JR. '84

William J. Sheppard of Baltimore, MD, died Robert M. Olsen Jr., of Marietta, GA, died of complications from pneumonia on 5 July 2003. suddenly 27 September 2003 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Atianta of a pulmonary embolism He was 49 years old. following an earlier surgery for a ruptured "Will" was bom on 13 October 1953 in Achilles tendon. He was 42 years old.

Baltimore, MD, and attended Baltimore Polytechnic High School. He arrived at the Naval Bom in Annapolis, MD, Rob graduated from Academy with the demeanor, poise, and maturity St. Mary's High School where he played football of a First Class Midshipman. Will was simply the and basketball, attended the Naval Academy Prep School in Newport, RI, and graduated from the glue that held the Third Company together all Naval Academy with the Class of 1984. four years. When he wasn't playing squash or working on WMID-TV, he was helping develop He was assigned to the Naval Right School what would become the computer science curriculum and installing the and earned his Wings in 1986. Rob was named to the commodore's list of next generation computer systems for USNA. By his Second Class Year, distinguished graduates for academic and flight excellence during both basic and advanced training.

Will had a computer terminal and a better phone line than the Company officer in his room. Obviously he was popular with the engineers and He flew the P-3 Orion ASW aircraft for VP-50 at NAS Moffett Field the "lovesick." for VX-1 at NAS Patuxent River and at NAS Dallas. Rob resigned his commission in 1995 to become a commercial pilot. He flew initially for After graduation with the Class of 1976, Will could have gone onto Express One, America West, and in 1997 joined Delta Airlines where he graduate school to pursue his exttaordinary abilities in computers, but flew a variety of aircraft including the Boeing 767ER on international instead was enamored with life at sea. Thus his service selection was routes to Europe and South America.

Surface Line and served aboard THOMAS C. HART (FF-1093).

When not flying, Rob enjoyed playing tennis and riding his HarleyUpon completion of his service obligation. Will joined the booming Davidson motorcycle through the Georgia countryside. Rob was traly computer business. He designed and hosted web sites for small businesslarger than life. He was a huge man with gentie compassion and once you es, and for the last four years managed intemal databases for MCI. He met Rob, you would never forget him. also ran a free email and URL forwarding service. On the side. Will mainRob is survived by his wife, the former Simone Stackich; daughters, tained the '76 Third Company email list server Twenty-five years after Lindsay and Caitlin; parents, Suzanne and Commander Robert M. Olsen graduation, he was still the glue holding us together '54 of Roswell, GA, and formerly residents of Annapolis, MD; brothers, Will is survived by his wife of four years, Molly. He was the loving Scott Olsen '85 of Marietta, GA, and Peter Olsen '93 of KalispeU, MT; brother and constant provider for his brother, Joe. and his grandmother, Millie M. Lawton of Phoenix, AZ, widow of In accordance with his wishes. Will's ashes were scattered at sea on Andrew P. Lawton '21. He was predeceased by a younger brother, 13 August 2003.

Andrew, in 1970.

Class of 1976, Third Company A funeral mass was held 30 September 2003 at St. Ann's Catholic church, where he was a parishioner Interment services were private.

Online tributes may be read at www.mem.com and contributions may be made to the Olsen Educational Account at Wachovia Bank, 1329 Johnson Ferry Rd. (GA9131), Marietta, GA 30068, Account number is 101 009 070 4648.

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