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MARCH 2006 Men's/Women's Swimming: NCAA Zone 'A' Diving Championship @ Lejeune Hall, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Women's Club Lacrosse @ Farragut Reld, 6 p.m.

USNA Spring Break Men's Lacrosse vs. Lafayette @ Rip Miller Field, Noon Phoenix Chapter/Parent Club Barbeque with VADM Rodney Rempt'66 as guest speaker @ 5724 Exeter Blvd., Phoenix, AZ, Noon Baseball vs. Georgetown @ Bishop Field, 3 p.m.

Women's Club Lacrosse @ Farragut Reld, 6:30 p.m.

Naples, FL Chapter luncheon with CAPT Rick Rubel '72, USN, Distinguished Military Professor of Ethics as guest speaker @ Naples, FL jvisit "Chapters" at www.usna.com for more information) Admissions Outreach Conference @ USNA, 1 p.m.

Baseball vs. Princeton @ Bishop Field, 12 p.m. and 3 p,m.

Men's Gymnastics: ECAC Championship @ Macdonough Hall, 3 p.m.

Men's Heavyweight and Light Crews vs. Princeton @ Severn River, 6 a.m.

Men's Track & Field vs. American/Maine/Maryland @ Ingram Reld, 11 a.m.

Wesley Brown Reld House Ground Breaking Ceremonies @ USNA Women's Track & Reld vs. Maine/Delaware/American/Maryland @ Ingram Reld, 3:30 p.m.

Men's Lacrosse vs. Holy Cross @ Rip Miller Reld, Noon Distinguished Artist Series—Russian National Ballet @ Alumni Hall, 7:30 p.m.

Greater Washington DC Chapter Annual Candidate luncheon @ Army-Navy Country Club, Arlington, VA, 11:30 a.m.

USNA Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Award Ceremony @ Alumni Hall, 4 p.m.

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APRIL 2006 Women's Lacrosse Shootout On The Severn @ Farragut Reld, 9 a.m.

Baseball vs. Holy Cross @ Bishop Stadium, Noon Lacrosse vs. Georgetown Alumni Tailgate @ Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, 10 a.m. (see page 149) Lacrosse vs. Georgetown @ Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Noon Spring Organ Concert @ USNA Chapel, 3 p.m.

Council of Class Presidenfs Meeting @ Alumni Hall, Time Spring Water Polo Premier League @ Lejeune Hall, 4 p.m.

Ciub Women's Rugby Alumni Game @ Farragut Reid, 6 p.m.

Music Festival Concert @ Mahan Auditorium, 8 p.m.

USNA Band Concert @ Mitscher Hall, 8 p.m.

Men's Lacrosse vs. Maryland @ UM, College Park, MD, 8 p.m.

Alabama Chapter dinner with VADM Rodney Rempt'66 as guest speaker® Birmingham, AL (visit "Chapters" on the web for more information) Atlanta Chapter luncheon with VADM Rodney Rempt '66 as guest speaker accompanied by George Watt '73 @ Atlanta, GA (visit "(ihapters" at www.usna.com for more information) Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference @ Alumni Hall Formal Parade @ Worden Reld, 4 p.m.

Golf: Navy Spring Invitational @ Navy Golf Course, 8 a.m.

Men & Women's Outdoor Track vs. Army @ USMA West Point, NY, 1 p.m. & 4:15 p.m.

One-Act Festival @ Mahan Auditorium, 8 p.m.

IC Sailing: Navy Small Keelboat Promo Invitational @ 9 a.m.

Club Women's Rugby vs. Army @ USMA, West Point, NY, 11 a.m.

5th Company Easter Egg Hunt @ Stiibling Walk, 12:30 p.m.

Formal Parade @ Worden Reld, 4 p.m.

USNA Class of 1941 "65tii" Reunion @ USNA USNA Class of 1951 "SSth" Reunion @ USNA Formal Parade "Welcome Annapolis" ©Worden Field, 4 p.m.

Spring Fest Blue & Gold Football Scrimmage game @ Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, 7 p.m.

USNA Band Concert @ Mahan Hall, 8 p.m.

IC Sailing: Kennedy Cup @ 8:30 a.m.

Men's Heavyweight Crew: Adams Cup @ Severn River, 6 a.m.

Golf: Patriot League Tournament @ Navy Gotf Course, 8 a.m.

Spring Women's Volleyball: Trident Classic @ 9 a.m.

Baseball vs. Beat Army ® Bishop Stadium, Noon USNA vs. St John's Croquet @ St John's College, Annapolis, 1 p.m.

Tennis vs. Beat Army @ USNA Tennis Courts, 1 p.m.

Spring Fest Men's Lacrosse vs. Johns Hopkins/Blue & Gold Football Scrimmage Alumni Tailgate @ Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadiinn, 10 am (see page 149) Spring Fest Lacrosse Game @ Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Noon Distinguished Artist Series—^Annapolis Symphony & Glee Club @ Alumni Hall, 7:30 p.m.

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TENDENT'S CALL

By Vice Admiral Rodney P Rempt '66, U.S. Navy

The Future is Now The Naval Academy's mission is to develop midshipmen morally, mentally and physically into combat leaders of character for the Navy and Marine Corps. While ours is a timeless mission, we must remain flexible and adaptive in terms of how we best can achieve it. In response to a changing world and in order to remain on top of our game as a premier leadership academy, we have developed a comprehensive Strategic Plan to guide our future actions.

While we are confident we continue to graduate superb young men and women for the Navy and Marine Corps, we are looking "across the board" to determine if we be able to do an even better job of delivering combat leaders. This article provides an update on our Strategic Plan and its associated goals as a framework to empower all hands—midshipmen, faculty, staff and our Alumni—to move out. The time for action

12 Strategic Goals Our Strategic Plan vision and guiding principles serve to give us broad focus on how we execute our mission and how we live and work together. The Academy is excelling, but we don't want to become complacent.

Therefore, with an eye toward the fliture, we have identified 12 specific focus areas—or strategic goals— where we want to fijrther raise the bar of excellence.

These 12 strategic goals fall into two distinct categories: Achieving our Mission; and Operating the Naval Academy.

Achieving our Mission—In order to provide young combat leaders to the Fleet and Fleet Marine Force, we are looking at the entire process, from accession through commissioning. To sharpen our focus, we have assigned a strategic goal to the six most important elements of how we accomplish our mission.

Admissions is the initial step. Each year we strive to attract and admit about 1200 talented and determined young men and women committed to serving their country. While we have been successfiil in this important endeavor, our admissions process can become more streamlined and user-friendly in order to most effectively communicate with and attract top-quality high school students. Our admissions effort should focus on those competitive apphcants truly interested in a naval career.

Upon admission, our efforts logically shift toward developing these talented individuals into leaders of character. With our OflBcer Development System, we have pulled together a powerfiil combination of all our various efforts in leadership, values, honor, ethics, character development, and understanding the role of spirituality in leadership. Our challenge is to mesh these important elements together in a coordinated fashion and build a cohesive, synergistic effort that focuses on

the development of a penon into an officer—an officer with strong character.

We are also looking at ways to improve an already robust Professional Training program to emphasize basic mariner skills and ensure all midshipmen graduate confident and ready to excel in their assigned warfare specialty. AH midshipmen require practical seamanship experience to instill core maritime skills. We are providing this through an enhanced offshore sailing program and Yard Patrol craft training opportunities.

Additionally, we are developing specific prerequisites and qualifications, such as completing the introductory flight syllabus, for each particular service assignment. Finally, we are refining our career information program to prepare midshipmen to make more informed service preference decisions. AH of these efforts are aimed at how we can best give our graduates the skUls necessary for success.

Academics remain a key element in preparing midshipmen for successfiil naval careers. They continue to receive a first rate, rigorous education from one of the most talented and dedicated undergraduate faculties in the country. Our unique mission, however, requires that we continually ensure that this education is grounded in current and anticipated Fleet/Fleet Marine Force requirements. Our Navy and Marine Corps are adapting to take advantage of rapidly advancing technology on an increasingly complex batdefield. Our graduates must continue to possess the skills and knowledge necessary to understand and process information in this environment. Our intention is to strengthen academic core competencies—in engineering, language and regional studies, and leadership—in order to meet expected Navy and Marine Corps needs in the first few decades of the 21st century.

To develop midshipmen morally, mentally, and pfiysically and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, honor and loyalty in order to provide graduates who are dedicated to a career of naval service and have potential for future development in mind and character to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship and government.

The Naval Academy is the nation's premier source of leaders for the Navy and Marine Corps who embody the highest standards of character and professionalism, and who aspire to lead and serve their country in peace and war.

As midshipmen we exemplify the highest degree of personal integrity and ethical behavior.

We aspire to lead in combat; commit to our personal best; and have the moral courage to hold others to a high standard of excellence.

• We lead by example from the front, build teamwork, persevere against all odds, and strive to win.

• Our focus is a strong technical foundation and critical analytical abilities.

• We maintain the highest level of physical conditioning and mental toughness; take complete responsibility for our personal actions and professional decisions; and treat others with dignity and respect.

Our Naval Academy is composed of a highly cohesive team of military and civilian faculty and staff. We strive to be role models of ethical behavior and conduct for the Brigade, and we set these standards through educating and mentoring midshipmen.

• We are proud of our professional competence and performance; and we are dedicated to working to successfully accomplish the Naval Academy's mission.

• We foster a culture in the Yard that focuses on the educational, cultural, recreational, and spiritual development of the Naval Academy team, all aimed at pursuing excellence in pursuit of our mission.

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Through our Physical Mission we develop in all midshipmen the physical stamina and toughness, perseverance and the all-important will to win— qualities clearly evident in all successful combat leaders.

As we review this important mission area, our focus will be on teamwork provided through varsity, club and intramural sports programs. Equally important is physical education in swimming, boxing, wrestHng, martial arts, and lifelong fitness, as well as personal conditioning for each midshipman. Our ongoing physical mission review is considering how we are organized, resourced and managed to achieve these objectives.

Lasdy we are looking to enrich Midshipmen Life and Development. Our aim is to create a Brigade that sets and upholds high standards and feels good about itself We want to estabhsh a climate where midshipmen want to strive for excellence in all they do. We also want to increase a sense of duty and commitment within the Brigade, and reinforce an appreciation for pride in a job well done, professionalism, self-esteem, and enthusiasm.

We're taking a carefiil look at the midshipmen daily routine to reduce schedule conflicts and churn, and ensure their activities each day are geared to our mission—preparing midshipmen to excel as leaders of Sailors and Marines.

Operating the Naval Academy—Concurrent with our review of mission related goals, we are also looking at how effectively we operate the Academy. To be as effective and efficient as possible, we must thoroughly analyze how we do business and whether we have the means to accomplish our mission. To ensure success, we are examining six areas of our operation, each of which has its own strategic goal.

Modern, weU-firnctioning facilities are critical to the Naval Academy's fiature success. Through carefial planning, the Academy has acquired superb facilities which, over the years, have contributed to our

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reputation as one of the country's finest undergraduate colleges. Our challenge now is to refresh our recapitalization plan for the 21st century Naval Academy. Our renovation of Bancroft Hall and our primary academic buildings is essentially complete. We are now moving on to other needs including vital athletic facilities, the museum, grounds and monuments, and other fiinctional areas. Our aim is to ensure we always have updated, capable facilities in which to develop midshipmen to meet the requirements of the 21st century Navy and Marine Corps.

The Global War on Terrorism has accentuated our need for robust security and counter terrorism efforts. We have initiated several projects to increase security of our midshipmen while improving pubHc access to the Yard. Chief among these initiatives is the reconfiguration of Gate 1, including the construction of a visitor access center adjacent to Halsey Field House.

We recendy reconfigured Gate 8, and are beginning to install a new outer perimeter fence and flood wall, as well as working to estabhsh a controlled, internal security area for the Academy.

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Another very important goal concerns our personnel strategy, and how we inspire our people to perform to their very best. More than looking to ensure we have the right people with the right skills in the right job, we want to give our people the means to maximize their effectiveness and motivate them to excel. An important aspect of motivating our people is ensuring they reach their potential through a weUconceived professional development program. To this end, we are conducting a thorough assessment of our training and skill development efforts.

We are also looking at our business processes to become as efficient as possible in our daily operations.

These processes include many routine business tasks such as ordering suppHes and food, arranging transportation and processing travel claims. We're going to examine our food service operation and a number of non-appropriated fiind activities including the Midshipman's Store and laundry, to determine if we can improve service and cut costs through increased efficiencies. Consolidation of work and elimination of redundancies are necessary to obtain the most "bang for our buck," and ensure we are effective stewards of taxpayer and Alumni gift dollars.

Resource allocation, specifically defining Naval Academy requirements and funding, is also an area we are pursuing. As a "Flagship" organization, we must develop a stable budget plan to ensure the effective use of all of our financial assets. We need to consider whether our various programs are properly fiindedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; from both private and public sourcesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and if this funding is allocated in the manner needed to maintain the level of excellence expected of the Academy Lasdy, we are establishing an assessment program to determine how well we are meeting the requirements of our customersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Navy and Marine Corps.

Measuring the performance of our junior officers, including their specific strengths and weaknesses, will

allow us to objectively assess how well we're performing our job and take corrective steps, as necessary. Feedback on our graduates wiU provide us with important information as we strive to continue developing the best possible leaders for the Fleet and Fleet Marine Force.

Tracking Our Progress We are now working through nearly 1,200 actionable steps in our Strategic Plan, empowering several hundred people to move out and accomplish specific actions to better our Academy. Each strategic goal described in this article is assigned a principal leader. This individual is responsible for achieving each goal and is assisted by several project managers.These managers are responsible for specific projects or objectives and oversee the large number of people who accomplish associated actions steps. For example, under the admissions goal we have an objective to implement an efficient, user-friendly candidate identification process to improve our efficiency and effectiveness in evaluating prospective midshipmen.

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The principal assigned to this goal is the Dean of Admissions while the project manager assigned to this specific objective is the Head of Nominations and Appointments. A number of people in Admissions, Information Technology and other areas of the Academy are carrying out the specific steps to achieve this objective.

To ensure we are keeping our plan up to date, we are monitoring progress on one strategic goal per month. Each principal leader responsible for the overall goal and specific project managers meet personally with me to ensure we understand resource requirements and are making timely progress.

Summary The Academy is on course and we are performing our mission by graduating talented, dedicated and highly capable young officers. The requirements of the Fleet and Fleet Marine Forces, however, are changing and the Naval Academy must stay ahead of these changes in order to continue fijlfilling our mission.

In order to remain on course, we have developed a Strategic Plan to help us understand our fiiture and ensure we continue to meet the requirements of our customers— the Navy and Marine Corps.

Through our Strategic Plan, we have identified and are tracking twelve strategic goals to help this great Academy continue to improve and move forward. Our plan is effective and provides the framework and general guidance. We are making steady progress, primarily because we have empowered our people at all levels to move out and take action.

The Naval Academy's purpose is to produce combat leaders of the highest character. Our Strategic Plan lays out our vision, guiding principles and goals to continue accomplishing this objective. I ask for your continued support of the Strategic Plan in the fiiture; don't hesitate to contribute your ideas. FuU Speed Ahead into the 21st century! vt

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How We Developed Strategic Plan Goals

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The Naval Academy charted this course seven years ago in order to define our future and control our destiny. We have remained flexible and responsive to changing environments, continuously evaluating if w e should make any necessary adjustments. Over

100 members of the Naval Academy leadership met as a team for more than 30 hours this past summer to focus on and finalize our Strategic Plan.

Our plan is comprised of our mission, our vision, our guiding principles and a number of goals and objectives.

Our vision and guiding principles serve to give us strategic focus on how w e execute our mission and how w e live and work together. Within this strategic focus, w e are taking a close look at 12 specific areas, where w e may be able to further improve. These 12 goals are each broken d o w n into 8-10 associated objectives.

Each objective is further divided into 10-12 action steps.

We are now working through nearly 1200 actions steps in the execution of our Strategic Plan. Most significantly, our Strategic Plan is specifically constructed to empower all hands—midshipmen, faculty and staff—to act. We also have structured it so it will energize our Alumni and Foundation. We are focused on making decisions and moving out.

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Two Tales of What Makes a Good Ship?

Ensign Rob Hastings ' 0 5 , USN

ver the coune of four years at the Naval Academy, I often heard the phrase "good ship." "Oh, you were on that ship for summer training? Such a good ship." On ship selection night, I repeatedly heard fix)m admirals and commanding officers, "You made a great choice, son.You have selected a good ship."

But I continually pondered the question, what really does make a good ship? Is it the extremely tight brow banner that bears a vessel's name? Or possibly the impeccable use of radiotelephone procedures? I was certain that these things enhanced the reputation of a ship, but did they necessarily characterize it as a "good" ship? There had to be something more.

With my Fleet experience limited to midshipmen summer training, I was eager and anxious upon graduation to have a rejoinder to my question.The answer would not elude me longâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I was one of the first members of my class to enter a war zone when I met PHILIPPINE SEA ( C G 58) in Bahrain in early July 2005.

Readiness along with HSL-60 Det One Jaguars, deployed on just two months notice as part of the Navy's implementation of the Fleet Response Plan (FRP).The FRP is about new ways of operating, training, manning and maintaining the Fleet that

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Ensign Rob Hastings '05, USN, is the Automated Data Processing Officer and Public Affairs Officers for PHILIPPINE SEA (CG-58).

Service Selection result in increased readiness and the ability to provide significant combat power when and where it is needed.

The preceding words were almost Greek to me as a brand new ensign— too many "ing" words combined with strategic level thinking. But I soon made sense of the flashy verbiage not through a dictionary or my old class notes, but through PHILIPPINE SEA'S example. I

learned that a ship's readiness extends beyond the ability to deploy on short notice. The real test is—can a ship be ready on station?

In company with GuNSTON HALL, who also deployed for Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) Surge '05, PHILIPPINE SEA arrived in Fifth Fleet by transiting the Suez Canal in early June.

Upon foUow-on transit of the R e d Sea, PHILIPPINE SEA conducted Pulse operations in the Gulf ofAden and Indian Ocean.While acting as Pulse Group Commander, PHILIPPINE SEA received immediate tasking for the tracking of a vessel hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia.The hijackers, part of a piracy camp with known presence in the area, demanded a $500,000 ransom as they held the vessel's crew hostage. As the

situation de-escalated, PHILIPPINE SEA

remained covert while obtaining imperative intelligence for fiiture operations. Such critical tasking required a ready ship, and PHILIPPINE SEA responded. The answer to my question was slowly ftjrmulating.

In addition to PHILIPPINE SEA, the

nine-day exercise in the Persian Gulf included participation by Commander, Destroyer Squadron FIFTY, GUNSTON HALL ( L S D - 4 4 ) , and Saudi Arabian ships HMS TABUK, H M S HITTEEN, H M S

and HMS FAISAL. In late August, PHILIPPINE SEA conducted a similar operation in the Red Sea with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia West Fleet.

Similar to Operation Nautical Union, the evolution included multiple air, sub-surface and surface events.

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Teamwork PHILIPPINE SEA continued through the Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz en route to Manama, Bahrain for a working port visit. Upon departure from Bahrain, PHILIPPINE SEA proceeded north in the Persian Gulf and commenced Operational Nautical Union—a bilateral naval exercise with Royal Saudi Arabian naval forces focused on the cooperation, coordination and interoperability of forces in the maritime theatre.

Moreover, PHILIPPINE SEA continued similar exercises in the R e d Sea with other coalition parmers. French ship LAFAYETTE (F710) worked closely with PHILIPPINE SEA and GUNSTON HALL

to patrol the R e d Sea and gather intelligence. Sailorsfix)mPHILIPPINE SEA also had the unique opportunity to "cross-deck" (a term to describe the visitation of personnel to another ship) to FS LAFAYETTE.

Members of PHILIPPINE SEA'S VBSS team come

prepare to board a dhow in the Persian Gulf while deployed for the GWOT Surge '05

The purpose of cross-deck transfers is to acquaint personnel with coalition naval forces.This familiarization helps to promote increased understanding, readiness and effectiveness wdthin the coalition force. PHILIPPINE SEA Sailors were paired with crew of similar rate and rank aboard

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Unfortunately, deterrence is a role of our naval forces that does not receive much recognition. Possibly there is not much glamour or excitement when the status quo remains unchanged. But should we not take pride in preventing what might occur vice responding to what already did? N o awards, no highfivesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;just pride that you succeeded in doing the right thing. That is dedication to mission.

Safety PHILIPPINE SEA sits moored to a buoy in Villefranche, France, during a port visit on the return from the GWOT Surge '05. Photos courtesy of Ensign Hastings '05

FS LAFAYETTE to tour the ship, eat in the mess, discuss ship/job similarities and differences and, most importandy, share information about diverse cultures.

As a brand new ensign on my first deployment to the Fifth Heet, I was excited to Avork with foreign navies. I also observed the second answer to my baffled questionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the ability to play well with others (my mother spoke a thing or two about this when I was younger.).

Interoperability, whether working with our own ftirces or global allies, is imperative for mission success. N o single service, platform or person can ensure complete mission accomplishment without in some way relying on a similar entity. PHILIPPINE SEA worked diligendy to aid our aUied navies in their competence on the water. 1 was proud to be a part of this team.

Dedication to Mission Time was short beft)re 1 learned my next "good ship" characteristic. After a stop in Bahrain at the conclusion of Operational Nautical Union, PHILIPPINE SEA exited the Persian Gulf and continued Pulse operations in the Gulfs of Oman and Aden.Visit, Board, Search and Seizure

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Throughout the course of the Surge, PHILIPPINE SEA conducted numerous under way replenishment and vertical replenishments. In total, the ship received 2,196,433 gaUons of fiiel and 49,200 pounds of stores and suppHes.The ship's final replenishment at sea in the Fifth Fleet was with USNS YUKON and demonstrated the competence and ability of PHILIPPINE SEA to transfer fuel and stores via three replenishment stations simultaneously. AH of these events occurred -with no safety mishaps.

(VBSS) team boarded vessels deemed highly suspicious of terrorist activity, illegal smuggling operations and/or movement of illicit personnel.

The ship's primary mission while deployed was to work with allies and coalition partners to detect, deter, disrupt and deny international terrorist organizations the use of the maritime environment.

At first, 1 did not feel that PHILIPPINE SEA was fijlfilling our intended mission.

The ship boarded many dhows and vessels, but in my mind, delivered litde impact. Why were we deployed to a war zone to chase dhows loaded with goats and minivans? Where were all these dhows supposedly transporting members of al Qaeda? My narrow ensign mind could not see the big picture.

Furthermore, the Reserve squadron HSL-60 Det One Jaguars safely flew 145 sorties while compiling more than 500 hours of flight time while deployed with PHILIPPINE SEA. Their multiple missions included vertical replenishments, over the horizon search and reconnaissance, Anti-Submarine Warfare operations, and Search and Rescue.

Dumb ensign.

I soon came to realize that my thought process was indeed superficial.

PHILIPPINE SEA was making a colossal impact in the waters of Fifth Fleet. The ship's mere presence caused terrorists to change their plan of operations. Channels of suppHes were parted. Means of communication were disrupted.

I could continue to explain multiple evolutions that PHILIPPINE SEA executed safely. Similar to deterrence, this characteristic of a ship often goes unnoticed unless a mishap occurs. Regardless, it is imperative that a ship utilize the greatest of safety precautions to ensure the protection of our most valuable asset: our people.

People The Naval Academy did teach me the most important characteristic of a "good ship." I learned this during Plebe Summer, on the athletic fields, in the classroom and coundess other times during my four years by the Bay. I never could have graduated without the help fiom those aroimd me.

The people of PHILIPPINE SEA picked

up where my Academy classmates left off.

They showed me the Htde things such as how to complete a spot check or corrected me when I used blue ink that is designated only for the Commanding Officer's use.Thev taught me to handle bigger issues like conning the ship while mooring to a buoy or resolving human resource issues.

I soon discovered that these were not tmcommon courtesies. Across the

command, Sailors were helping Sailors get the job done. Departmental and divisional lines seemed non-existent.

Sailors understood the test of a Surge deployment and responded.

1 think my Commanding Officer, Captain Gene Moran, said it best:"l could not be more proud of our Sailors during this deployment. Their willingness and determination to meet the challenges of Surge deployment duties are a testament to their sterling professionalism. It is within their achievements that the success of PHILIPPINE SEA'S Surge resides."

So is my overall assessment of a "good ship" correct? 1 am sure a few admirals vwth years of experience could enlighten me with their knowledgeable view.

For now, 1 should probably be more concerned with qualification of SWO engineering... â&#x20AC;˘i'

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Submariners

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By Lieutenant C o m m a n d e r Robb C h a d w i c k '91

uring Service Selection Night 2006, there wiU be a plethora of billets available on Arleigh Burke Class destroyers. As the number of these magnificent warships in commission approaches 50, most midshipmen selecting Surface Warfare have a great opportunity to start their careers aboard an Aegis Guided Missile Destroyer. That was not the case when 1 selected m 1991.

1 entered Smoke Hall before ship selection began so I could view the large board in all of its glory. Based on my less than stellar academic rank, 1 knew the board was going to look very different when my number was called. I couldn't help but focus on four billets in particular. On the board that night were two pre-commissioning biUets aboard BARRY (DDG-52) and two aboard J O H N PAUL JONES ( D D G - 5 3 ) . It is significant to note that in 1989, there was one pre-commissioning billet aboard the lead

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ship in die class, ARLEIGH BURKE p D G - 5 1 ) , and it was selected within the top five members of the class.There were no BuRKE Class billets available for the Class of 1990. Accordingly, I had no illusions about my chances of being able to select one of those four billets and 1 forced myself to look for more realistic oppormnities on the board. I then left Smoke Hall to wait my turn.

When my time came to approach the board, 90 of my classmates had already chosen their ships. As I approached, I could not beheve my eyes. All four of the coveted Aegis Destroyer billets were still on the board. I can remember vividly the sense of euphoria 1 felt as 1 grabbed that narrow strip of cardboard that read"USS BARRY pDG-52)."

To this day, I have no explanation for my good fortune on Service Selection night. Maybe it was only fitting that the 91st pick of the Class of 1991 would get a break. In any case, 1 have often reflected on how significant my selection of BARRY has been on my life and career. I truly could not have scripted a more positive first tour experience. Fifteen years in the Surface Navy have only re-affirmed what 1 knew back thenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^BARRY was a great ship. Under the inspired leadership of her first two Commanding Officers, Admiral Gary Roughead '73, USN, and Vice Admiral Jim Stavridis '76, USN, BARRY enjoyed incredible success. The long fist of BARRY'S awards and accolades, including the Battenberg Cup as the best ship in the Adantic Fleet, only

tell part of the story During my four years onboard, I witnessed a combination of personalities and leadership styles that came together to bring the absolute best out of every crewmember onboard. It was great to be a part of it.

My tour in BARRY removed any shred of doubt in my mind about pursuing a fifll career as a Surface Warfare Officer and fueled even more my desire to achieve the pinnacle of our professionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Command at Sea. I took from BARRY mentors and friendships that have helped shape my career. Lessons I learned and observed in BARRY have been applied in my foUow-on sea tours, as a department head in ViCKSBURG (CG-69) and most recendy as executive officer in PHILIPPINE SEA (CG-58).

PHILIPPINE SEA'S Arabian Gulf deployment in 2003/2004 was, without question, the highlight of my career so far. The Wardogs of PHILIPPINE SEA amazed me everyday with their

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professionalism, ingenuity, tenacity and indomitable can-do attitudes, traits I also marveled at in my previous ships. Being second in command of that ship and crew was rewarding beyond words.There is only one person onboard who could have possibly been enjoying himself more than me and his chair was on the starboard side of the pilot house.

My experience has shown me that what makes a great ship has nothing to do with the shape of the hull or the number of missiles onboard. Great ships are manned by great people. Good leadership and the immatched camaraderie of our profession are the key ingredients of a rewarding naval career, however long or short it may be. I wish nothing less for the Class of 2006.

Good luck '06! See you in the Heet. 4> About the author: Lieutenant Commander Chadwick is currently serving as Chief Stctff Officer of Destroyer Squadron 24 in Mayport, FL.

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Urgent: Respond by 15 April 2006 Ballot inserted in this issue of Shipmate Dear Colleague, As you've seen in many recent communications sent out fix)m the Naval Academy Alumni Association and Foundation, our business model is working, our results are extraordinary and our partnership with the Naval Academy has never been greater.

Our successes are the result of a total team effortâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a team of willing to serve volunteers, paid staff, class and chapter organizations and especially our volunteer Board of Trustees. Each year we offer some of you an opportunity to help us in selecting qualified, energized and experienced Naval Academy Alimis who wish to give back the precious gift of their time. This year all regular members may vote because we are also asking you to confirm the board's selection of a chairman.Your participation in this process is critical if we are to continue to perform our mission and continue to make progress toward our vision of being an important, impactfiol and relevant Alumni Association. Please take a few minutes and read the biographical information of your shipmatesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; and please reflect on who you want to serve you and our ahna mater as a member of the Board of Trustees.

We all have a stake in the future of the Alumni Association and Foundation. I encourage you to mark your ballot and send it back today!

Go Navy!

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2006 Board of Trustees Candidate Biographies For Chairman: Admiral Carlisle A.H. Trost '53, USN (Ret.) "f "he Navy's 23rd Chief of Naval Operations and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Carl Trost retired in July 1990 after more than 37 years of commissioned service. A former Brigade Commander, graduating first in his class with the great Class of 1953,Trost initially served at sea in destroyers and then joined the "sflent service" where he enjoyed tours as executive officer of two nuclear-powered submarines and as commanding officer of a Fleet BaUistic Missile submarine. Subsequent to selection to Flag Rank in 1973, he commanded Submarine Flotilla One/Submarine Group FIVE. Later operational assignments included deputy commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet; commander.

Seventh Fleet; commander-in-chief, U.S. Adantic Fleet, and deputy commander, U.S. Adantic Command. Ashore, he served as military assistant to the Deputy Secretary of Defense, executive assistant to the Secretary of the Navy, and on the Navy Staff as director. Systems Analysis Division, assistant chief of Naval Personnel and Director, Navy Program Planning.

Long active in Alumni Association and Foundation affairs, Trost is a former class president, and served twice previously on

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the Alumni Association Board ofTrustees before being recruited by the board to serve as its chairman in 2003. Since his retirement from the Navy, Admiral Trost has served on the boards of a number of publicly held corporations and held important roles on governance and compensation committees. Additionally, he has experience vwth non-profit organizations and recendy retired fk)m the board of directors of the prestigious Olmsted Foundation after serving as its chairman (and having been selected as one of the first ever Ohnsted Scholars). He is a long-j time Life Member of the Alumni Association and has been a Trustee of the Naval Academy Athletic & Scholarship Programs" Foundation since 1967. He also sits on die USNA Foundation Board of Directors. He was selected by then President/CEO Ron Marryott '57 to be the inaugural chairman of the USNA Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Award committee, and is himself a recipient of the Distinguished Graduate Award in 2002. Frequendy asked by Naval Academy Superintendents to lead important volunteer efforts, Trost currendy chairs die Stadium Memorial Committee and is the co-chairman of the special Yard and Memorials Committee advising Vice Admiral Rodney Rempt '66. He has served as Chairman of die Alumni Association Board of Trustees during an unprecedented period of growth and mcreased influence with the Naval Academy

For Mid-Atlantic Region Trustee: Michael J. Collins '84

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ike Collins brings a wealth of experience and drive to the Board of Trustees of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association. He is a Class officer, has served as a Chapter officer and was on the staff of the Alumni Association. He has broad perspective and understands the issues that face the Alumni, the Alumni Association, and the Naval Academy and is able to work to find good solutions Mike Collins is President of the Class of 1984. He served as Class Vice President fixjm 1999-2004; Annapolis Chapter Treasurer from 1996-1999; and Chapter Secretary firom 1999-2001. He helped put the chapter on solid financial footing and helped it increase membership until it regained its Chapter Trustee.

Mike Collins was editor of Shipmate magazine fiom 19982003. He reached out to Alumni to bring their stories into the magazine and is credited with improving Sliipmate's timeliness, content and design—^while corning in significandy under budget.

Mike Collins has been involved with the Ethics Center at the U.S. Naval Academy since 1999, giving his time to the

annual ethics dinner and directing his donations to the Center.

Mike Collins is a Commander in the Navy Reserve assigned to the Defense Attache program. H e was recalled to active duty after September 11,2001, and served as an agent for the Naval Criminal Investigative Service's Washington Field Office. He was cross-assigned to Annapolis where he headed the NCIS Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection programs in support of the Naval Academy.

Mike lives in Annapolis and works for Maryland's Department of Transportation where he serves as an emergency response manager and works on homeland security issues for the Secretary's office.

As a Trustee, Mike Collins will use his experience and energy to work for the Alumni, the Alumni Association and the U.S. Naval Academy. Email: niike.coUins(^l 984.usna.com

For Mid-Atlantic Region Trustee: Captain w. Scott Gray iv 79 ; aptain Gray was born in Providence, ' R l . He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.

Captain Gray has completed six sea assignments. He served aboard BERGALL (SSN 667) in Norfolk,VA, as an Engineering Division Officer and Weapons Officer; as Navigator and Operations Officer in LAJOLLA (SSN 701) in San Diego, CA; as Engineer Officer aboard O H I O ( S S B N 726) (Gold) in Bangor,

WA; and Executive Officer aboard HOUSTON (SSN 713) in San Diego, CA. In 1995, Captain Gray assumed command of MARYLAND (SSBN 738) (Blue). During his three-year command tour, MARYLAND conducted five strategic deterrent patrols and was awarded two Batde Efficiency "E" awards. Later,

Captain Gray served as Commanding Officer of the Mediterranean-based submarine tender EMORY S. LAND ( A S - 3 9 ) .

Captain Gray's shore assignments have all been in Washington, DC. In 1984, he was assigned to BUPERS as a Policy Analyst. In 1990, he was assigned as aide to the Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command. In 1991, he was selected as a White House Fellow where he served as the Special Assistant to the Secretary of Energy. In 1999, Captain Gray reported to the Joint Chiefs of Staff where he served as the Executive Assistant to the Director for Operations (J3) having first served as the Chief of the Nuclear Operations Branch. In 2003, he was assigned as the Deputy Chief of Navy Legislative Affairs. Captain Gray now serves as the Executive Assistant to the Under Secretary of the Navy.

Captain Gray received his Master of Science in National Security Policy at the National War College, and also earned his Master of Business Administration from Brenau University.

INSTRUCTIONS All ballots must be received by 75 4pr//2006. If you reside in the Mid-Atlantic Area, vote for one Mid-Atlantic Region Trustee or if you reside in the Western Area, vote for one Western Region Trustee. All may vote forthe Chairman.

In accordance with the By-Laws, only Regular Members are eligible to vote in the Annual Election.

Remember: • Only Mid-Atlantic Area Members will vote for the Mid-Atlantic Region Trustee.

• Only Western Area Members will vote for the Western Region Trustee

For Mid-Atlantic Region Trustee: Rear Admiral Pierce J. Johnson '66

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dmiral Pierce Johnson is a Nebraska c ^native (born in Colimibus and r graduated from Pawnee City Public High School). He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and was commissioned in 1966.

Following service in three destroyers.

Rear Admiral Johnson served as Aide and Flag Lieutenant to Commander, Naval Support Activity, Saigon. He then earned his Master's Degree in Operations Research/Systems Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School and reported to OpNav (OP-96). In 1976 he was assigned as Engineering Officer in SEATTLE ( A O E - 3 ) before reporting back to OpNav (OP-01) (Manpower, Persormel and Training).

In 1980 he separated from the active Navy and joined the Program Appraisal Division in OpNav (OP-81/91) in a civihan capacity untfl he retired in 1995 as a Senior Executive.

Rear Admiral Johnson was a member of Reserve units supporting the Navy Command Center and OP-04 (Logistics) and commanded the Reserve units supporting OP-01

(Manpower, Personnel and Training) and the Supreme Allied Commander, Adantic (SacLant).

As a flag officer. Rear Admiral Johnson served as Deputy Commander, Military Sealift Command (fidl time) and as Commander, Naval Reserve Readiness Command Region Sk, Washington, D C (part time). He was then assigned as Vice Chief of Staff, U.S. Adantic Command. Rear Admiral Johnson retired in September 2003, having served full time for three years as Chief of Staff, NATO Regional Headquarters South Atlantic in Lisbon, Portugal.

Rear Admiral Johnson served for a short whfle as President and Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation. He had also served as the President of the Greater Washington Chapter of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association.

His awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal (two awards); Legion of Merit (three awards); Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device and various sea service awards.

Rear Admiral Johnson has three married sons and six grandchildren.

For Mid-Atlantic Region Trustee: Stuart C. Johnson '64 1 would be honored to serve as Trustee, I representing the Mid-Adantic region.

1 think a Trustee of the Alumni Association has three very clear responsibilHties.

First, a Trustee must be an effective Hasion with the Alumni Association.The diversity of our backgrounds, the accomplishment of our careers and the richness of our Iffe experiences establishes a strong base from which constructive input can be made into governance and other issues. I wiU attend as many Chapter meetings as possible to insure that your views are represented.

in ways that direcdy support the Superintendent's strategic plan.

Thanks to the success of the recent campaign the Alumni Association and Foundation today is essentially a $200 million corporation. This transition can, and does, create complex governance issues. My extensive experience on both corporate and pro bono boards may assist in dealing with these issues.

Third, a Trustee must be an effective communicator. It is the Chairman and President, not the Trustees, who are responsible for making the decisions that will strengthen our Alumni Association. It is the Trustees responsibility to understand the rationale for these decisions and effectively communicate them to the member base.

Second, a Trustee must make available to the Chairman and President of the Alumni Association his time and complementary skill sets to assist them in whatever tasks they might assign. Today, the Alumni Association is evolving from the traditional support role for the Alumni to the role of a "corporation" whose business is the constant "raising of friends" and developing these resources

The Alumni Association today is no longer that static masthead of names that published Shipmate. It is a dymanic, evolving organization providing increasing levels of advocacy to the Academy It will be an interesting and challenging time to be a Trustee.

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For Mid-Atlantic Region Tmstee: Peyton R. Latimer'60 I am honored to have been nominated to 1 serve as the Mid-Adantic Regional Trustee. Hopefiilly some of the experience summarized below would be usefiil if elected: Entered submarine school after graduation, and served on three submarines over the next 8 'A years.This period included Nuclear Power School, FBM patrols, new construction, overhaul, and engineer and navigator qualifications.

Spent four years with Chemical Bank in NewYjrk City in commercial banking. Financial positions at The Singer Company followed, including M&A and international treasury.

Joined Burlington Industries, a $3Bn multinational company, in '76. Became Vice President-Treasurer and a member of the Management Policy Committee. Added responsibility for insurance, real estate, shareholder relations and retirement plans.

Established offihore life/casualty reinsurance companies and served as president.

Became senior vice president of Mellon Bank, and over 15 years managed corporate banking in New York, New England, Mid-Adantic and London, finishing in Philadelphia and responsible for the 300 largest corporate relationships worldwide.

Maintained contact with the Alumni Association locally, through the President's Circle, and Life Membership in Naval Academy Athletic Association and the Alumni Association.

Co-Chair, vwth Admiral Steve Abbot '66, the Friends of Navy Squash, which successfioUy raised fiinds to modernize the squash courts in Halsey Field House, and provide a small endowment.

Co-chaired the Life Membership campaign for my class.

Charitable/civic commitments included six years as director of the Soldier's, Sailor's, Marine's and Airmen's Club in New York City, providing low cost lodging for enlisted personnel.

1 am the third USNA graduate in my family, am a widower with a son, a daughter and two grandchildren. 1 still play some competitive squash. 1 am fortunate to be in Annapolis where I can observe firsthand the splendid young men and women who comprise the present Brigade. If elected, I look forward to supporting the Brigade, representing the views ofAlumni in the region and supporting the Association's mission.

For Mid-Atlantic Region Trustee: John H. O'Neill Jr. '68 ohn H. O'Neill Jr. '68, is a partner in tif theWashington, DC, office of the global law firm PiUsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman, where he practices nuclear energy law. John is a member of the firm's Managing Board and leader of the Regulatory Department. John's Navy experience in nuclear submarines M.G. VALLEJO (SSBN 658) and SIMON BOLIVAR (SSBN 641) prepared him for the technical challenges of a career representing the nuclear industry and for leadership positions in the firm.

John's education after graduating from the Academy included Rickover's Charm School (Nuclear Power Training) and Yale Law School, JD in 1976.

John has practiced law at the same firm for 30 years, albeit the firm has grown from 35 to 900 attorneys. He represents

electric utilities and other nuclear companies in transactions, licensing proceedings and disputes.

John and his wife,Vivian (sister of Dr. Ralph GemeUi '68), have four sons.Their attachment to the Academy has become strongly renewed with the education of Ensign Sean O'Neill '05 and Midshipman Daniel O'Neill '07.John is a Life Member of the Alumni Association, member of the President's Circle, Trustee of the Naval Academy Foundation and serves on the military academy selection board for Maryland Congressman Chris Von Hollen.

Living close to the Academy, 1 have interacted closely with many midshipman over the last five years who have found good meals and refuge in our home. Many things have improved over the last 40 years since the Class of'68 took its oath to serve.There are some things that could be better still and those of us who have had positions of leadership in the civilian world might share our experiences in positive ways with those entrusted with the leadership of the Academy and the charge to improve on its tradition of excellence.

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For Mid-Atlantic Region Trustee: Andrea w. Phelps '85 , seek to serve as the Mid-Adantic 1 Trustee for many reasons. First 1 am gratefiil for the privilege of attending USNA and want to give back to the instimtion which did so much for me starting 24 years ago. Secondly, I seek to ensure that our Alumni Association rises to the challenge of supporting younger Alumni while continuing to meet the needs of all those who have gone before. Conversely, 1 wiU have an opportunity to help members of my generation in protecting and passing on to fiiture midshipmen and Alumni all that is good and noble about USNA. Finally, I look forward to working with the smaller Alumni Chapters in the Mid-Adantic region that are not large enough for direct trustee representation.

Raised in a small farm town in Tennessee, 1 would never have

known about the Naval Academy let alone live at Mother B or serve in our great Navy without the direct efforts of my Blue & Gold Officer. I hope to do whatever I can to assist these smaller Chapters and the local Blue & Gold officers whom they support so that deserving men and women throughout our country •will be exposed to the opportunity provided to me.

In addition to my service as a Supply Corps officer, I bring to the table over a decade of experience representing and working vwth small businesses and people starting businesses.

I serve as legal counsel for the Hampton Roads Chapter and have previously served on the Chapter's board of directors. I am most proud of three awards: the Secretary of the Navy Distinguished Midshipman Graduate award, the Navy League of the United States 1991 Captain Winifred Quick Collins Leadership Award, d^nd the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce 2002 William J. Holloran Award for service to the local business community.

For Western Region Trustee: Stephen M. Andres '67

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beheve every Trustee should have a I cconstituency to whom he/she is accountable—1 will be accountable to the Alumni in the Western Region. If you elect me as the Western Region Trustee you will hear from me and will knov\^ what I think about issues. I was there when the Regional Trustees were created in 1999 and I believe they are an important representative element of today's Board.

1 have over 25 years business experience, seven as an officer of a NYSE corporation; 13 years experience at the board level of public corporations; a retired Reserve officer; a Blue & Gold area coordinator; an officer of the LA Chapter since 1990 and a director of San Diego Chapter since 2005.1 was a member of the Board of Trustees previously, representing the LA Chapter from 1994-2000.1 have been a Lffe Member of the Alumni Association since 1972 and joined the President's Circle in 1998.

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My prior Board of Trustees experience includes: Strategy, Finance, Admissions and Nominating Committees. I co-founded the Admissions Committee to fulfill the second element of the Association's mission—recruit young people for USNA. I was co-Chair with the Treasurer of the Long Range Planning Committee which formulated Concept of Operations used by the Alumni Association and a member of the "Plan 2010" Committee. 1 chaired the 13th Chapter Selection Committee which developed the criteria used for the smaller Chapter Trustees. 1 was a member of the Governance Study Group which revamped Trustee representation.

I am retiring from IBM this year and I will have plenty of time to listen to western Alumni and convey concerns and expectations to the Board. I'd be honored to be the Western Region Trustee. I would appreciate your vote.

I'm happy to provide my resume to anyone who contacts me at StepheiiMAndres@aol.coni.

For Western Region Trustee: William R. Butler'96

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irst and foremost, I am honored to be nominated to serve on the Board of Trustees as your Western Region Trustee.

I am excited about the opportunity to work with Alumni, represent your views in the Western Region and give back to an institution that has provided me with so much.Though originally fiom Indianapohs, IN, BiUy entered the Academy via a year of prep school at Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield, ME. While at USNA, he spent time playing on both the varsity basketball and football teams and graduated with a degree in economics. He entered the Naval Aviation pipeline upon graduation and following his designation as a Naval A\-iator, BiUy spent nearly four years at Naval Station Mayport, FL, flying the SH-60B "Seahawk" helicopter. His 39-month squadron tour at HSL-44 included two operational deployments, one in CAPE S T GEORGE (CG 71) and the second following the

attacks of September 11th in ELROD ( F F G 55). After his sea tour, Billy spent 31 months at the Pentagon on the Navy Staff serving as the Central Command Action Officer for Navy Current Operations and Joint Plans (N31). During his tour in DC, he completed his M.B.A. from George Washington University.

Since leaving active duty and the Pentagon in July 2005, Billy joined Mellon Financial in San Francisco, as a vice president in their Private Wealth Management group. In this position, he works with individuals, families, entrepreneurs, non-profit organizations and foundations to identify how Mellon can help them reach their financial goals.

BiUy is a Life Member of the Alumni Association and a member of the San Francisco Chapter, the Marines'Memorial Association, the Rotary Club of Pleasanton and Leadership Pleasanton (a program to identify fiitore community leaders).

He and his wdfe, Christine, reside with their Rottweiler in Pleasanton, CA.

For W e s t e r n Region Trustee: Captain John B. Haynes '55, USNR (Ret.) served aboard destroyers and submarines. As a Reserve officer, I had four commands, attended Naval War College, was X O of a destroyer Reserve Crew, was a Batde Watch Captain on CinCPacHt staff during the Vietnam War, and concluded 37 years of Naval Service as Chiefof Staff, Reserve Commander Naval Base San Francisco.

After earning an M.B.A. from Stanford University, I held management positions with high technology firms in the San Francisco Bay and Denver areas. I have been a farmer/ rancher, owner/operator of two farm equipment dealerships, disaster loan officer for the Small Business Administration, and am a registered engineer in California.

An Alumni Association Life Member and a President's Circle member, I was president of the Sacramento Chapter of the

Association for four years as well as the "13th Chapter" Trustee of the Alumni Association, chaired the Bylaws Committee and the committee that selected "Other," or smaller, chapters for Board of Trustees seats. For the past seven years, 1 have served on committees working on governance issues, and am a member of my congressman's service academies candidate selection committee.

While the duty of all trusteesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^Regional, Chapter and Classâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;^is to act in the best interest of all Alumni, the Western Regional Trustee has the added responsibility of ensuring that the concerns ofAlumni in one of the largest Regions and the most distant from Annapolis, are heard. I am dedicated to working closely with Chapter Trustees, Chapter Presidents and members in the Region to make sure all its Alumni are well represented on the Board of Trustees.

1 live in Folsom, CA, manage real estate, raise grapes and attempt to make drinkable wine. 1 am a widower, with four adult children, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

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Navigating the Road to Successfid Leadership

By Rachel R Goldberg

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he vastness of the stars in the sky and the expanse of the open sea, one might say, are brought together in celestial navigation, an essential tool for seagoing vessels.

Twenty years ago, celestial navigation data was plotted on a paper chart to help ships find their way at sea, but today, advances in electronic navigation have resulted in an automatic display that is produced on an electronic chart, said Captain Steven Lott '84, USN, chairman of the Department of Seamanship and Navigation at the U.S. Naval Academy.

Today, onboard most Navy ships, paper charts are still used and electronic charts serve as double checks, or "situational awareness tools," he explained. As the Navy fields the Voyage Management System (VMS), which integrates electronic charting systems with a Global Positioning System (GPS) signal, ships will increasingly depend on the electronic system as their primary means of navigation at sea.

The Department of Seamanship and Navigation teaches midshipmen all of these methods of navigation, as well as other professional skills, including community-specific training, honing midshipmen for their roles as junior officers in the Navy and Marine Corps.

"We are developing a simple set of maritime skills that is common to all

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naval officers," Captain Lott said. "The keys are things like the ability and confidence to give orders to a helmsman, direct linehandling, lead a navigation team and have knowledge of the rules of the nautical road."

Wlule setting out to "provide [all midshipmen] who graduate with that package of basic maritime skills and a level of comfort fix)m the first day aboaHl a ship," the department recognizes that life aboard ships and the necessary body of knowledge changes over time.

From charting on paper to using an electronic chart to VMS, the Naval Academy teaches varying methods of navigation with emphasis on one type or another changing with time and technology. For example, the Naval Academy used to offer midshipmen a fiill semester course on celestial na\agation, but now it is one module of a semester-long course.

Four-Year Continuum Maritime skills are buflt "in a continuum over a midshipman's four years at the Naval Academy," Captain Lott said.This comprises classroom instruction that takes place during the academic year and practical skills sharpened and used on the water in die summer. Fourth Class courses are followed by sail training in the summer. Midshipmen are expected to apply die skills they learned in the Sky Chan in background counesy of the Maryland Science Center (wvwv.mdsci.org).

Weems System of Navigation: The Route to Quicker, Safer Travel classroom to 44-foot sail boats. Captain

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Weems left an Indelible mark on the field of navigation because of his pursuit of a

midshipmen build upon the skills

simpler and faster way to determine a ship's or plane's location and course.

developed in previous training in the

mong the many accomplished, talented and innovative Alumni of the Naval Academy Is Captain Philip Van Horn Weems, USN (Ret), Class of 1912.

Every midshipman's professional development at USNA includes navigation,

classroom and afloat. After the Third Class

and an introduction to the tools that Weems invented, or at least the methods that

academic year, the officers-in-training

have ensued: the second-setting watch, the rolling plotter, the Wind Drift calcula-

spend two weeks on aYard Patrol (YP)

tor, the Weems-Zweng Course Protractor, Hyatt's Celestial Coordinator, the Dalton

cruise, practicing what they learned dur-

Aerial Dead Reckoning Slide Rule and the Link Bubble Sextant.

ing that year, he said. And, in the summer

According to Weems & Plath, the company co-founded by Weems, "The tools

preceding First Class Year, midshipmen

developed by Weems simplified and automated the problems of navigation so

again spend time in the Heet.

that anyone with a high school education could master basic celestial navigation."

"We use a stair step approach over a

Born in 1889 in Montgomery County, TN, and orphaned at age 14, Weems

midshipman's four years to build mar-

joined the USNA Class of 1912 with an eighth grade level education. He turned out

itime skills that they can employ with

to be an outstanding athlete on the football field and in the wrestling arena.

confidence in the Heet," the department

On the professional side, when Weems entered the Naval Academy, the

chair said. "Regardless of warfare

Navy was in transition from sail to steam. Weems & Plath noted that "steam

designator, they all need to know how

vessels were faster and not reliant upon the wind, thus navigation began an eariy

the wind, seas and current affect a ship."

evolution. Weems' class was the last that would take its Summer Cruise aboard the sailing vessel, HARTFORD, in 1909."

That cruise on HARTTFORD was the beginning of Weems' active participation in

Simulation That's where the addition of a simulator has helped the department. In the past, all that was taught in the classroom was

revolutionizing modern navigation, the company said.

Captain Weems served various tours of duty at sea following graduation until 1920, but in 1919, he had his first assignment as chief navigator, and newly

practiced in the stmimer, but now, skills

promoted lieutenant commander, on the destroyer O'BRIEN. O'BRIEN was one of

and knowledge can be tested in the

several picket ships used to guide the first airplane across the Atlantic Ocean, the

robust simulator facility in Luce Hall. In

company said. It may have been on this cruise when Weems considered the time,

theft third year of use, the two fiiU mis-

cost and efficiency that was needed to follow three planes across the ocean,

sion bridge (FMB) simulators were first

launching his development and refinement of a navigation method that could be

employed in the fall of 2004. Offering a

used at speeds required for airplanes.

150-degree view, the simulators fimction similarly to flight simulators but for

The key to Weems System of Navigation was automation, the company explained. "Weems developed quick reference tables to eliminate the complex mathematical computations required when a navigator takes a fix on a celestial

maritime training.

The simulators help midshipmen

body." He also invented the second-setting watch, which facilitated finding

understand situations that occur between

Greenwich Mean Time directly from a watch face, eliminating time errors for

vessels. Captain Lott said. They allow rep-

pilots. And, he modified the sextant.

etition and practice that otherwise could not take place. O n average, a midshipman

At the culmination of a three year assignment at USNA, 1924-1927, Weems published his first book. Line of Position Book.

The following year, he and his wife, Margaret, established

may spend 20 to 25 hours in either a simulator or on theYPs in a single semester, depending on the course. " \ b u can control day versus night, winds, sea and waves," Captain Lott said.

The simulators are realistic enough.

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the Weems System of Navigation company in Coronado, CA. j They sold the popular correspondence course and navigation tools that Weems invented.

In 1933, at age 44, Weems retired from the Navy and moved his company and family to downtown Annapolis'

Randall House. Not long after retirement, Weems was called back Continued on page 24

to active duty to serve for three years in World War II. By 1939, the Weems System of Navigation was in use around the wodd. Weems taught his system to Continued on page 24

CoiitimieJ from page 23

he noted, that one can get immersed in a scenario with a strong sensation of motion.

Midsb'pmen headed for surface warfare get an extra semester ot practical seamanship and na^igation tinishing school in the second semester of First Class Year.With coinmunit\' desolations assigned in November of First Class Year, surface \\"arfare designees have more

Continuedfrom page 23

several individuals of note: Charles Lindbergh; Frederick J. Noonan, the chief navigator for Pan Am and Amelia Earhart; Douglas "Wrong-Way" Corrigan; and USNA Classmate Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd, USN (Ret); among others, f In 1952, Weems entered an agreement with the Gennan company C. Plath fomiing Weems & Plath Inc. and starting his own Aeronautical Services Inc. (ASI).

Weems agreed to import and distribute C. Plath sextants throughout the United States and ASI focused on air navigation markets.

At the age of 68, Weems started woricing on space navigation. During the orbit

time to de\'elop competencies in a

of the Russian SPUTNIK in 1957, NASA had first started thinking about the use of a

practicum course.

global position system (GPS). By October 1961, Weems developed a navigational

WTule finding the way by the sun, moon and stars seems obsolete in a technical age. the maildngs in the sk\'. perhaps with the addition of a satellite, still guide the wiay. O

method for space and applied for a patent His space navigation method involved the space navigation sphere—a lightweight transparent sphere which the space navigator would look through at Earth and observe the planet as a backdrop of navigational stars, Weems & Plath explained. "Two simple maneuvers of the plastic sphere and the navigator would have his position."

At age 71, Weems returned to active duty to teach Space Navigation for six

Seamanship and Navigation Department Courses Fourth Class Year Fundamentals of Naval

months. He was the oldest naval officer ever called to active duty. This tour led to the publication of Pilot Class in Space Navigation: Final Report the textbook used in a broad introductory graduate level course in spatial navigation.

Weems took his explorative spirit underwater, too. In 1959 he joined National

Science—^This introduction to the basic

Geographic and Smithsonian in exploring the sunken city of Port Royal, Jamaica,

concepts of seamanship, ship handling and

a colonial city that sank in 1692 during an earthquake. He produced a detailed

coastal piloting includes at-sea labs on

map of the sunken city, which was published in the February 1960 issue of

lOB-foot Yard Patrol Craft (YPs).

National Geographic magazine and won an award from the National Geographic

Third Class Year Navigation and Piloting— This course builds on concepts leamed in the Fundamentals course and Third Class Summer Cruise, specifically covering celestial and electronic navigation; basic meteorology; tides and currents; and voyage planning.

Society. And later, he joined Ed and Marion Link a diver and assistant on navigation in locating Columbus' route to the New Worid. During this expedition, an anchor believed to have come from the SANTA MARIA was discovered.

Weems, who died in 1979, lived to see his grandson, George Thackrey Weems, a five-striper, graduate from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1942.

He authored more than 15 books on navigation during his lifetime and he was honored with many awards: the Institute of Navigation's coveted Thuriow Award for contributions to the science of navigation; the Gold Medal of the British

Second Class Year Strategy and Tactics—

Institute of Navigation; the Thomas Gray Award from the Royal Society of

The course provides instruction on the

Arts, England; the Magellanic Premium Gold Medal of the American

basic elements of current Navy

Philosophical Society; and the John Oliver la Gorce Medal from the National

and Marine Corps strategic guidance

Geographic Society.

and rts application in contemporary Fleet operations.

First Class Year Junior Officer Practicum—

The Annap>o!is Maritime Museum exhibit, "Before GPS: the Genius of

These courses provide information on the

Captain Philip Van Hom Weems, 20th Century Navigation Pioneer,"

duties and responsibilities required of a

is on display at the Unthicum headquarters of the Maritime Institute

junior officer in the Surface, Submarine, Aviation, Marine Corps, Special Warfare, Staff Corps and Restricted Line communities.

of Technology. To find out more about Captain Weems and the exhibit visit vwvw.ccmit.org or www.annapolismaritimemuseum.org.

Source: www. usna.edu Images from the 1912 Lucky Bag

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he new Naval Academy Brigade Sports Complex wiU provide a combined, co-located venue for multiple sports programs.

The 140,000-square foot, $16 million facility will feature an Olympic-size hockey rink; six indoor and six outdoor tennis courts; an Olympic-size swimming pool; a fitness and wellness center; a new golf center; and two rugby pitches located adjacent to the Complex, and wiU be built in phases as funding permits.

Hockey Arena With upcoming plans to transform Dahlgren Hall into a modern student center, the existing ice rink located in Dahlgren must be relocated. In the last decade, the Naval Academy hockey program has outgrown the cozy confines of Dahlgren HaU.To stay competitive, continue to grown and serve the community, the Naval Academy and the Naval Academy Athletic Association plan to build a modern, fan-fi-iendly structure

Hockey photo by Sherry Kunst, tennis and golf photos courtesy of NAAA.

which will serve the Navy hockey program, intramural hockey, youth hockey, public skating and youth hockey camps.

In recognition of a generous leadership gift by die late Dr. John McMnHen '40, the hockey arena wiU be named "McMullen Rink."

"The new facility will allow us to practice and skate year-round," said hockey coach Rick Randazzo. "With both Army and Air Force having NCAA Division 1 teams along with state-of-the-art rinks, this new facility will help us compete with our sister academies for top recruits."

Tennis Facility Dating back to the 1920s, the Naval Academy has a history of producing great tennis playen. For example, in 1943, Joe Hunt '42 won the U.S. Open Tennis Championship. The tennis program has also turned out numerous nationallyranked players The Naval Academy's rich tennis history continues today. Head Coach John Officer has been associated with the program for 20 years and has dedicated himself to improving Navy tennis, which has wonfiveleague tides during his tenure.

For many years, the Academy's tennis facilities have been located haphazardly across the yard. Thus, it was a natural decision to include a tennis venue in the new complex.

"The new tennis facility will provide us with both a first-class outdoor as well as an indoor venue," said Officer."! have been eagerly awaiting this facility for many years."

The tennis facility indoor and outdoor courts vwU be used by Naval Academy programs, the community, intramural and club tennis, tournaments and summer camps.

Golf Complex, Swimming Pool and Rugby Facilities The scope of the project will encompass a new and improved golf pro shop; six indoor hitting stations with video-based, sv^ng-motion analysis; a 40' x 60' putting green; and golf locker rooms. Private gift recognition opportunities are available for all of these projects.

The Complex will also feature an Olympic-sized outdoor svwmming pool.

The pool wiU be used by a variety of intramural and recreational swimming programs and wiU also enable significant use by the community.

Rugby has been played at the Naval Academy since 1963, and it has been a leading club sport at the Academy for more than 40 years. Navy Rugby is committed to providing an opportunity for intensely physical athletic competition while continuing to compete at the highest intercollegiate level.

To achieve this vision, the USNA Foundation has been raising private gifts to establish the Rugby Excellence Fund, which wiU be strategically directed to providing first-class facilities, equipment, infrastructure and coaching necessary to compete at the highest levels while

attracting, retaining and developing players who will become the military leaders of tomorrow.

"Having a state-of-the-art facility can only help us in all areas.The ability to train on a fiill field wdthout interruptions is invaluable," said Rugby Coach Mike Flanagan. "We play enough high performance teams ... Air Force, Army and Perm State, to name a couple ... that with an entertaining athletic event to watch, we can help grow the game. Any time you have high quality facilities, it sends a message to the potential student population that we care and want to improve. As of right now, we don't recruit specifically for our game but we do get loads of interest from potential candidates with the new facility that is planned, that can and wUl change." 4>

How you can help The success and pace of private fundraising is the key factor in accomplishing the entire scope of project in the most cost-effective and timely manner. The plan is to complete Phase One (hockey arena and building shell for tennis center and support spaces) by fall 2006. About $6 million has been raised to date.

Future phases will be constructed as funding permits. Your help is needed now!

For more information on how you can help, please contact Steve IVIaconi, Director of Development, USNA Foundation, at steve.maconi@usna.com or 410-295-4177

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By Captain Ed Wallace '72, USN (Ret.), Executive Director, U.S. Naval Academy Foundation, Athletic & Scholarship Division

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ounded in 1944, the original USNA Foundation's purpose was to identify promising high school football players who had the academic potential to enter the Naval Academy. Now, the role of the Athletic and Scholarship Programs (ASP) Division of the current Foundation is to

actively support the Brigade by providing financial support to Navy athletics, and also to provide a preparatory school opportunity for up to 65-70 deserving smdent athletes, of all sports, each year. The Chairman of this unique organization is Rear Admiral Tom Lynch '64, USN (Ret.).

The Foundation prep school program is a somewhat htde knovwi but successful route to becoming a midshipman.

Since its beginning, more than 3,500 Foundation-sponsored midshipmen have graduated finni the Naval Academy. At any given time, there are approximately 300 meniben of the Brigade who have come through the Foundation prep school program.

Candidates do not apply for the Foundation program. Rather, they compete for an appointment through the standard USNA Admissions process.

Chairman, Tom Lynch (left) and Ed Wallace (right) with Foundation students at Valley Forge Military Academy and College

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Some selected candidates who do not obtain a "direct" appointment may then be recommended by the Admissions Board to either the Naval Academy Pieparaton,' School (NAPS) in Newport, Rl. or the USNA Foundation for consideration. Each year, NAPS enrolls approximately 275 midshipmen candidates while the Foundation screens 200-300 records for 65-70 sponsorship openings. For many student athletes, the Foundation program allo\\'s them to participate in sports which may not be offered at NAPS. Also, unless they are competing at the college level, participating in sports at most Foundation prep schools will not cost them a year of NCAA athletic eligibility USNA Foundation sponsorship can provide need-based tuition assistance and enrollment at any one of 23 prep schools (military and civilian) across the country.

Full tuition, room and board expenses vary by school however, there is ample tuition assistance if there is a valid family need. Foundation monetary support is accomplished by a reserve of fiinds raised over the years to create Honor or Memorial Scholarships which are used to help spomor these candidates. Any USNA class, individual, group or corporation may create a scholarship with a $40,000 taxdeductible donation to the Foundation, ASP Division, to establish a permanent scholarship to honor an individual.

Just like NAPS, USNA Foundation sponsorship means that a candidate does not have to reapply to the Naval Academy for the next year. To earn an appointment during their prep year, they must take the appropriate academic courses, earn good grades, obtain a Congressional or Senate nomination, maintain their medical and physical qualifications and successfiilly pass the Admissions Board's final review in the

USNA Foundation students with Executive Director, Ed Wallace, at the Northwestern Prep School

Foundation students with Ed Wallace at The Kent School

spring of their prep year. The strong evidence of the success of this program is that more than 95% of these sponsorees wiU become midshipmen the following summer. Of that number, 85% will graduate in four years, significandy higher than the Brigade as a whole. <i>

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officers will have completed two deployments and

bitter cold, while making the daily trek down the long

visited a dozen countries before their classmates in other

piers in Norfolk, I could not help but think about fight-

service communities even go to sea.

Another attractive aspect is the diversity of roles and

during the dreaded "Dark Ages." There seemed to be

missions officers participate in aboard ship. In my

few highlights during those winter months except for

short career I have served in at-sea billets spanning

the anticipation of a well deserved spring break.

engineering, weapons, combat systems and operation

However, one event helped to brighten those dreary

departments. Each one provided different leadership

days—Service Selection—probably second only to

challenges and opportunities, broadening both my

commissioning as the most exciting and eagerly awaited

management and technical skills. Because the surface

event for midshipmen.

community plays such a significant role in the broad

I still remember Service Selection night vividly.

three dimensional battespace of undersea, surface and air

Plucking STETHEM ( D D G 63) off the "big board" and

warfare the multitude of missions officers wiU find

celebrating afterwards in Smoke Hall and downtown

themselves training to and supporting is endless.

Annapolis was a truly memorable night. It felt as if a

T h e community's embrace of leading technologies

weight had been lifted from my shoulders as 1 finally

also helps to make the profession exciting, dynamic and

had a course to steer for the next five years. Unlike

relevant. N e w platforms like the Littoral Combat Ship,

some of my more fortunate classmates w h o were born

LPD-17 and D D (X), and the combat and engineering

Aviators, Submariners or Marines, I struggled with my

networks, which support them continue to push the

decision until "Firstie" year. Like others, the culmination

envelope of warfighting capabilities.

of diverse summer training experiences and the influence and mentorship of company officers and instructors drove my decision.

As the date of my 10-year reunion looms in the near

What 1 did not understand as a midshipman I realize today. T h e surface community provides tremendous opportunities for advanced education. T h e S W O career pipeline is well suited for and highly encourages post-

future, I think about that night and consider the wonderfud

graduate and joint education. Following initial sea tours,

community choices I had. I know I made the right choice.

the vast majority of junior officers will have the chance

Today, Surface Warfare continues to deliver on the

to enroll in a variety of high quality and diverse Navy

characteristics that made it so appealing as a midshipman.

funded post-graduate programs at institutions to include

I selected Surface Warfare based on its early leadership

the Naval Post Graduate School as well as premier civil-

opportunities and diversity ofj o b opportunities. Along

ian universities across the country. In addition, the S W O

the way, I have come to appreciate the surface commu-

community's new X O — C O fleet up personnel model

nity's ability to stay on the leading edge of warfighting

win allow even more officers past their department head

technology, its vast array of post-graduate education

tours the ability to complete required joint professional

opportunities and its ability to adapt to change.

military education.

T h e opportunity for junior officers to lead early is

As the Class of 2006 prepares for their own big

more evident today than in years past. Changes over the

night I am confident no matter the service selection

past few years to the division officer training process

choice, their early careers will be filled with excitement,

now direct ensigns to their ships immediately following

challenge and opportunity. For those choosing to join

graduation. Just weeks after commissioning, Ensigns may

the Surface Navy I can say you are joining a cadre of

find themselves driving billion doUar warships in foreign

professionals on the move and leading the way.

waters while leading divisions of up to 20 or more Sailors. Because of this early exposure, some junior SHIPMATE

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Sky Walking: A n Astronaut's M e m o i r ByThomas D.Jones Ph.D., USAFA 77 Review by Captain Dan Bursch '79, USN (Ret.)

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In Sky Walking: An Astronaut's Memoir, former astronaut Tom Jones does a superb job of bringing spaceflight in the Space Shutde and Space Station era down to Earth. Although he is a USAFA graduate and B-52 pflot (sorry Tom, I couldn't resist!), he has a great ability to succinctly cover all the details ,

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The book starts out with what was one ofJones's most frustrating moments ever—ready for a spacewaUc, but with a simple jammed hatch in the way—all dressed up, but no place to go. He is truly gifted at bringing all of the emotions of spaceflight to life as he describes his, as weU as his crew's and Mission Control's futile attempts to open the hatch. Then Jones steps back in time and covers his astronaut appHcation and interview.. .with eventaal selection as a member of the 1990 astronaut class (1 am a proud "HairbaU" as weU!).These few chapters buflding up to his first ffight are a must-read for any future astronaut.

Throughout the book, I found myself reliving many of my own spaceflight experiences. Although the book centers on his dream of eventually "sky walking," Tom covers all aspects of life as an astronaut: the family stresses, the emotions and all of the details encompassing selection through reluctant retirement and loss of the COLUMBIA crew. His descriptions of shuttle liftoff and entry are the best 1 have ever read. I could relate to every single word. Whether it is training in simulators, spacewalk choreography in the pool or his thoughts the night before launch, Tom captures not only the technical details, but also his own emotions and the genuine personalities of crewmates and colleagues.

1 am sure glad that Tom kept a detailed diary throughout his career, a resource much in evidence in Sky Walking. Not only does he give excellent insight into the various personalities within the astronaut office, Tom brings to life the coundess people who support our space program: the instructors, the flight control team, the technicians who strap in the crew, even the •

chefs who prepared our last meals before launching into orbit, just to name a few. As a historian,Tom also does an excellent job at covering the politics and decisions that led to the design of the International Space Station and our close ties with the Russian Space Agency. He gives terrific insight into the resulting culture clashes that continue to challenge the international program.

In the epilogue,Tom offers a compeUing argument on where our nation's space program should go, and why. In Sky Walking, 1 don't believe that you wfll find a better collection of astronaut experiences and emotions anywhere, all expertly told with candor and vivid prose!

ISBN: 006085152X; 384 pages; 25 color photos; Imprint: Smithsonian; $26.95 Publisher's web site for the book is: http://wivw.harpercollins.com; The author's site is: www.astronauttomjones.com

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DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE AWARD RECIPIENTS A N N O U N C E D T h e Naval Academy Alumni Association announced the 2006 recipients of its Distinguished Graduate Award. The recipients are: Captain Thomas J. Hudnerjr. '47, U S N (R.et.);Adniiral Kinnaird R . McKee '51, U S N (Ret.); General R o b e r t T Herres '54, USAF (Ret.); and Admiral Chades R . Larson '58, U S N (Ret.).

"Distinguished Graduates embody what we strive to achieve in the U.S. Naval

M A R I N E S O N THE MOVE On 13 January 2006, the Naval Academy Company, Marine Barracks Washington was officially disestablished during a cerennony at the Naval Academy.

The Marine Company was disestablished as part of a Marine

Academy's mission," said Vice Admiral R o d n e y P. R e m p t '66, Superintendent of the

Corps-wide initiative to realign its

Naval Academy. " O u r midshipmen can gain much from learning about our distin-

forces to better support Marine Corps

guished graduates. Captain Hudner, Admiral McKee, General Herres and Admiral

combat units.

Larson—as well as previous Distinguished Graduates we have honored—have all exemplified a lifetime commitment to service, personal character and distinguished contributions to our nation. Like the memorials of heroes around the Yard, our Distinguished Graduates inspire our midshipmen to serve with honor, courage and commitment. These great leaders stand for aU that is great about the Naval Academy."

T h e award was established in 1999 and is presented by the Alumni Association to

Marines have served at the Naval Academy since 1851, just six years after the Academy's founding. Since the first Marines arrived in Annapolis, strong professional bonds and close, harmo-

recognize graduates of the Naval Academy w h o have provided a lifetime of service to

nious working relationships have

the nation or armed forces, have made significant distinguished contributions to the

developed between the Marines, Navy

nation via their public service and have demonstrated a strong interest in supporting

and midshipmen.

the Navy or Marine Corps and the United States Naval Academy.

"The Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Award goes to a select group of Naval Academy graduates. It is difficult to choose these few from a pool of hundreds, if not thousands, of 'distinguished'Alumni. However, the four men w h o make up the Distinguished Graduate Award Class of 2006 represent living role models for today's

The security of the Naval Academy and its personnel are a top priority.

Navy security personnel from Naval District Washington assumed

midshipmen and today's active duty officers to emulate," said George P. Watt Jr. '73,

responsibility for providing the Naval

President and C E O of the Alumni Association and Foundation. "They represent the varied

Academy and Naval Station Annapolis

careers—and the most valorous act possible under combat conditions—of those w h o

with the same level of security provided

choose the path of selfless service. It is with great pride that we call them members of our

by the Marine Company, to include

Extended Brigade and bestow upon each of them the Distinguished Graduate Award."

requiring positive identification of

T h e 2006 Distinguished Graduate Award ceremony wOl be held Friday, 31 March 2006 at the Naval Academy. Visit www.usna.com's History and Tradition page for more information on the recipients and the Award.

NAVY AND ARMY FOOTBALL CAPTAINS

to the Naval Academy staff and faculty

AT PENTAGON L U N C H

midshipmen into future leaders forthe

and 73rd Secretary of the Navy and now Deputy Secretary of Defense Secretary and T h e Honorable Dr. Fran Harvey, Secretary of the Army thanked the team captains for their leadership on and off the field, and their service to America.

T h e luncheon is a relatively new tradition begun by Secretary England in 2001 to honor the leaders of "America's Bowl Game"... the Army-Navy classic.

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security of personnel.

Marines will continue to be assigned

T h e Honorable Gordon England 72nd

Photo by Helens Stikkel, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense Public Affairs Office/Media Support

visitors and ensuring the safety and

and support the development of

Navy and Marine Corps.

'lore than 125 student participants from 23 visiting schools, 5 midshipmen, 50 faculty members and members from the '窶｢lass of '38 stand in front of Bancroft Halt during the 2006 [nnual Leadership Conference. Photo by Ken Mierzejewski

NAVAL ACADEMY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2006 Leaders of Character: Conflicts, Dilemmas and Outcomes The Class of 1938 sponsored and class members. Admiral Rindskopf and Admiral McNitt attended and contributed as "executive participants." The late Captain "Deke" Ha was an active participant in the event as well.

Guest speakers at the conference included Rushworth Kidder, Coleen Rowley, and Paul McHale.

The conference pro\"ided a unique opportunity" to share ideas with peers comingfijomdifferent culmral, political, economic and educational backgrounds.

ATTENTION GRADUATES FROM THE CLASSES OF 1985-2005 The U.S. Naval Academy continues the ABET accreditation review for the Di\Tsion I (Engineering) programs.

To support this accreditation, USNA is conducting a graduate survey of Division I majors from 1985-2005.This sweeping study wiU lay the baseHne for : understanding the impact of the engineering curriculum on professional development. AU USNA engineering graduates are encouraged to help support the review process by participating in the web survey. For more information, contact Associate Professor Jennifer Waters, 410-293-6439 orjwaters@usna.edu.

To take part in the study, visit www.usna.edu/IR/surveys/abet-grads/ ^ cover-letter.php.Your access code is your alpha code, with a preceding "m" (as in "ml 23456) and the password is "GoNavy". If you have difficulty accessing the survey, please send an email to irpoc@usna.com.

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FOREIGN AFFAIRS CONFERENCE The 46th annual Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference (NAFAC) is scheduled for 10-14 April 2006, and will address "Africa: Turning Attention into Action."

The country's largest undergraduate foreign affairs conference, NAFAC brings together distinguished delegates selected from institutions across the nation and around the worid. This year's event will feature 14 unique roundtable themes, each offering promising young scholars the opportunity to engage in intimate, enlightening discussions with their peers. These small roundtable groups will focus on analyzing the most urgent and controversial issues facing Africa today.

Directed by Midshipman Nick Hamm '06, the NAFAC staff is comprised of midshipmen representing every class and a wide variety of academic majors.

For additional information about NAFAC, contact nafac@usna.edu or www.usna.edu/NAFAC.

TAKE M E O U T TO THE BALLGAME It's a whole new season for Navy's Baseball team窶馬ew coaches and a refurbished field. USNA's Bishop Stadium has been refitted for the 2006 season with FieldTurf; the same surface used at Navy-Marine Corps Terwilliger Brothers Field at Max Bishop Stadium.

Memorial Stadium. What is unique Photo by Assistant Coach Scott Friedholm is that the entire field, with the exception of the pitcher's mound and home plate, is FieldTurf. The infield "dirt" is just FieldTurf painted brown that is a slightly shorter blade of turf than the infield and ouffield "grass."

SCHOLARSHIP A N N O U N C E M E N T The 2006 Naval Academy Women's Club scholarship application, eligibility requirements and essay question are now available on-line at www.usna.edu/.

The deadline is 31 March 2006. For more information contact: Maryada Ritchie, chairperson, P.O. Box 826, Annapolis, MD 21404 or navyscholars@aol.com.

CLASS OF 1964 SUPPORTS ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Shipmate regrets the omission of the Class of 1964 when listing classes and their respective fundraising projects supporting Academic Excellence in the January-February issue.The Class of 1964 Ethics Center Fund supports Midshipmen Programs at the Center for Ethical Leadership and other special programs, including the upper-class ethics dinners, ethics-based discussions for midshipmen as part of "Friday Night Ethics at the Movies," midshipmen attendance at the Stockdale Symposium and Ethics Bowl competition support.

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msi '45: C A P T Josiah H e n s o n , U S N (Ret.), will be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in June 2006.

JMi '57: C D R Michele " M i k e " D .

Giambattista, U S N R (Ret.), has won the Instructor of the Quarter award at the University of Washington Business School, Seattle,WA.

iMi '61: LTG D a n i e l R . Schroeder, U S A (Ret.), is the recipient of the prestigious Gold deFleury Medal fixim the Army Engineer Regiment.

'62: A D M W i l l i a m A . O w e n s , U S N (Ret.), has been appointed to the board of directors of Polycom', Inc. '63: C D R G e o r g e R . Hutter, U S N (Ret.), retired firom Lockheed Martin after 22 years of service. He was originally hired as a systems integrator with GE Aerospace.

'64: R A D M Winford G. Ellis, U S N (Ret.), was elected the chairman of the board of trustees for the Georgia Tech Research Corporation and the Georgia Tech Applied Research Corporation.

'65: J o h n E . D a l y HI has joined Patni Computer Systems as its new vice president, sales in San Francisco, CA. '67: T h e H o n o r a b l e A n t h o n y J. Principi has been elected to the board of directors of Perot Systems Corporation. V A D M J o h n R .

R y a n , U S N (Ret.), has been selected as chancellor of the State Universities of New York.

'68: Sidney W. E m e r y Jr. has joined the board of directors of Urologix*, Inc. C D R Kevin T. M o o r e , U S N (Ret.), has been named president, Whitney, Bradley & Brown, Inc.

mii '70: R A D M Joseph G. Henry, U S N (Ret.), has been elected as chief operating officer and executive vice president of Duratek, Inc. '71: C D R Richard M. Cheliras, U S N (Ret.), has been elected to the board of directors of the Old Dominion chapter of the Solid Waste Association of North America. Roger A.Young has been appointed president of Triple Canopy, Inc. Alan C. Ptak has been appointed senior vice president of strategic development for Triple Canopy, Inc.

'72: C D R Joseph V. Bridgeford, U S N R , has been promoted to president of ULTRAFAB, Inc. R A D M Patrick W. Dunne, U S N (Ret.), has completed a distinguished career of 33 years, retiring from the position of president. Naval Postgraduate School.

C o l Stephen T. Fisher, U S M C R (Ret.), has been appointed new executive director of Next-Generation Air Transportation System (NGATS) Institute.

C A P T Albert J. Neupaver, U S N R , has been named president and chief executive officer of Wabtec Corporation.

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'74: R A D M Richard E . B r o o k s , U S N (Ret.), has joined Alion Science and Technology as senior vice president. J o h n J. McCaflfrey Jr. has been appointed vice president of manufacturing for DayStar Technologies, Inc. '75: Patrick O. Gottschalk, Esq. will serve as Virginia Governor Tim Kaine's secretary of commerce and trade. B G e n G e o r g e J. Flynn Jr., U S M C , has been nominated by President Bush for appointment to the grade of major general.

'76: R A D M T h o m a s E . ZeUbor, U S N (Ret.), has retired from the U.S. Navy after more than 29 years of military service.

'79: D u n c a n W. R i c h a r d s o n has been elected executive vice president of Eaton Vance Corporation.

jism '80: C D R James D. D e n m a r k , U S N (Ret.), received both the Director of Admissions' and the Commandant of Midshipmen's Awards for outstanding service as a Naval Academy information (Blue & Gold) officer. C D R R o g e r N . Sexauer H, U S N R (Ret.), has been appointed president of the D R S Power Systems Group.

'81: C A P T D a v i d B . W o o d s , U S N , is the new commander, Carrier Air Wing 11.

'82: J o h n J. Scuteri has joined Veritable LP as a partner.

'83: C D R R o b e r t S. Breuil, U S N R , has been named senior vice president and chief financial officer of Codexis, Inc. '84: L C D R M i c h a e l E . PurceU, U S N , has received the Bronze Star Medal for wartime service while on active duty as a Naval officer during the Global War on Terrorism.

'85: D a n i e l J. La Pave has been selected as a Wisconsin Super Lawyer by Law & Politics.

'87: D a v i d R . F o l s o m has joined MHI Hospitality Corporation as executive vice president in the position of chief operating officer.

'88: C D R T h o m a s A . Z w o l f e r , U S N , is the new commanding officer of BREMERTON (SSN 698).

'89: C D R Sean T. Moriarty, U S N , has taken command of Mobile Security Squadron 6.

Christopher M . C a s h m a n has been named chief executive officer for SanuWave, Inc.

'96: D a v i d E . A . J o r d a n has joined Fish & Richardson P C .

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By Geoige P Wattjr '73, president and CEO

Steady as she goes...

During the month ofJune and throughout the remainder of the year, we intend to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the founding of our predecessor organization, the Naval Academy Graduates Association. On 10 June 1886, 85 graduates and one guest assembled at a dinner to form an association ot Alumni committed to service to the nation, the Naval Academy and to each other. As the senior living graduate. Rear Admiral Edward Simpson was asked to preside at the meeting, thus assuming the role of the first president. He began his 15-page speech by establishing a purpose for the association,"... to promote kindly feeling and social intercourse among the members and to foster the memories of the alma mater' Although we've gone through a name change (when we first incorporated as the Naval Academy Alumni Association in the District of Columbia in 1931) and other necessary changes to bylaws and governance, we've managed to steer the course first set by our founders. Since Admiral Simpson's time, we've been competendy served by 46 board presidents (now known as chairmen), every one of whom was a Naval Academy graduate and every one of whom was asked to serve by the association's board.

In early 2001 as we anticipated this anniversary and our future, a group of Alumni leaders, all volunteers, came together and charted a course for the next 10 years. Known as Plan 2010, a set of guidefines was provided for necessary growth of the Alumiu Association, recognizing the potential for synergy through a parmership with the Naval Academy Foundation. Plan 2010 set forth some big, hairy, audacious goals (BHAGs) for the staff, the board and our Alumni leaders in the class and chapter organizations.

The results over the last five years have been nothing short of remarkable and are available to you in a special web feature (www.usna.com). Despite our successes, and perhaps because of them, we are currently conducting a comprehensive review of our vision, goals, mission and objectives at the Plan 2010 mid-term point. Under the capable leadership of co-chairs (and board members) Captain Dan Lear '68, USNR (Ret.), and Captain Perry Martini '71, USN (Ret.), the Plan 2010 review committee wall assist the staff in evaluating all aspects of our operations. Although I'm sure our volunteers may recommend minor course (and speed) changes, I'm

equally sure our ultimate destination will stay the same: to grow in import, impact and relevance to our entire constituency, but especially to the Naval Academy.

Success, like a well laid out course, does not happen by accident. Leadership makes a difference, and a synergistic leadership team committed to moral, mental, physical (and fiscal) support of the Naval Academy's mission and margin of excellence is critical for continued success and to maintaining our constancy of purpose. Just as the Naval Academy Yard has gone through a renaissance of sorts, so have we experienced a renaissance in Navy spirit thanks largely to the power of the Extended Brigade. We've grown the membership roUs from those first 85 graduates to some 51,000 regular and associate members. We count in our ranks hundreds of the 2,300 Blue & Gold Officers across the country, nearly 2,000 parents and many friends, parents, corporate sponsors and donors. Today we join and bond together in 73 active graduated class organizations, in 97 affiliated and sanctioned chapters worldwide, in 84 national parents clubs and in a President's Circle donor society that continues to exceed all expectations.

We may not always agree on everything, yet we remain united in purpose. And, again, that purpose is the same as in Rear Admiral Simpson's day. He and his colleagues felt so strongly about their alma mater that in his inaugural address he encouraged those first members to perform acts that would "...put a capstone on the monument we have aU helped to rear, show our devotion to it, and prove our interest in its foture welfare."

Therefore, we now have the obligation to those who went before to carry on their legacy of support to the Naval Academy.

In closing, I am reminded that although many can steer a course, few can set one. The evidence that our Alumni Association is in capable hands is overwhelming.

Recent volunteer chairmen have all been worthy successors to Simpson: Admiral Arleigh Burke '23,Vice Admiral Bill Mack '37, Rear Admiral Bob McNitt '38, Admiral Bob Long '44,The Honorable Jack Sheehan '52, Admiral Leighton Smith '62 and presently Admiral Carl Trost '52 (see page 16), to name only a few. Keep this leadership team, the vision, the strategy and the legacy intact as you cast a vote for Chairman. In turn, we will continue to faithfully steer our course.

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T h e Alumni Association received sad news recendy from Thomas K.Wright Jr. of Satellite Beach, FL in regard to the passing of his mother, Nancy H.Wright, w h o passed away on December 1,2005. She was the widow of I^ADM T h o m a s K. Wright, U S N (Ret.), who passed away in June 1989. She had resided in Birmingham, Alabama since his retirement from the Navy in 1959. She was 94 years old.

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T h e past class notes that 1 have written about our classmates in World War II tend to concentrate on their involvement in 36 SHIPMATE

the Pacific, however they also served in the Atlantic. In my files I found an interesting paper which our classmate. Bob Beer, wrote on his experiences as a destroyer skipper in the Atlantic. His paper follows (sUghtly edited).

H"My introduction to combat operation in World War II came as Exec of E N D I C O T T (DD495) on convoy operations in the Adantic. There were many of them, but the first was one of the most memorable. It was a N e w York of N o r t h Africa (and the Med) run. There were 86 merchant ships in the convoy and the speed of advance was only 6 knots.

We lost only one ship en route, a large French tanker from the middle of the front line. T h e sub dove under the convoy and the D D s at the rear of the convoy, picked him up on their sonar as he came through. They were unable however, to establish a kiU. O n e of the skippers was Chuckles Smiley '32.

Another interesting convoy was a N e w York to the U K in the middle of the winter. I was skipper of C A R M I C K (DD493) by this time. T h e Adantic was particularly wild and we were unable to refuel even by the astern method.

C A R M I C K was low but the DE was desperate. T h e two of us were detached and directed to Punta Delgada in the Azores where we would either get fiiel or be interned. We go the fuel and set our course for Ireland to rejoin.

Probably the most satisfying escort j o b was when our squadron escorted the heavy gunfire support supply ships across the Adantic. It was a rough crossing.

C A R M I C K fueled from ARKANSAS good old Arky with the big blisters, our first class cruise home. I picked this time to part a fuel hose, not intentionally. T h e S O P was admiral Deyo, again an old acquaintance o f ' 3 2 . H e sent his ideas of our capability (another D D did it also) over by flashing light.

Another rather taut experience was in the U K when the squadron had joined the

escorting squadron that had brought this convoy of ammunition ships from the USA. We joined in the upper Irish Sea. The exact distance from the main body is not recalled but it was substantial. T h e ships and escorts reached their destination safely.

O n e I would like to forget involved a new construction tanker. T h e two of us left Norfolk for Colon via Aruba.

Although he was the junior skipper he had his ideas about things. I thought he would run aground east of the Bahamas; he overloaded with ffiel in Aruba and smck to the bottom; and disregarded the mine fields in Colon. M y report o n remrning to Norfolk was not complementary.

We operated around the U K o n various missions and training exercises, including an Anti-E boat exercise and a shore bombardment at Slapton Sands on the channel, where we became acquainted with our shore gunfire control party.

We were under bombing attacks in the U K twice, one in Weymouth where a bomb landed between C A R M I C K and M C C O O K , damaging his steering mechanism. We were O K . This was o u r first one and we were a bit on the queasy side.

Again in Plymouth the city and harbor were bombed. CABJVIICK was in the navy yard there at the time and fortunately that was not the target for that night.

While in Weymouth, C A R M I C K was one of the rotated channel patrol ships.

We were on patrol the night of 4 June 1943, came back into port on the 5'-" and immediately joined up with B A L D W I N and two other DD's of the squadron as escorts of the group of Royal Navy minesweepers. We went u p the coast to the Isle ofWight and headed across with the sweepers out in front, sweeping the ship channel across France.

We had a week or so before w e made a stop at Bangor, Ulster which brought a surprise. T h e skippers were summon to Frankford, the squadron flag, where w e were told that General Eisenhower would be coming on board. W e met h e and

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Admiral Deyo at the gang\vay and they canie up the Une, shaking hands. The Admiral stopped in front of me, called me bv name and asked "What are you doing here?" I replied that I was commanding officer of CARMICK, but I wondered if die surprise was due to some doubt in his mind that I would ever make it that far.

He was the executive officer on MIDX^AUKE was I was an ensign. We all went into the wardroom where the General sat at the head of the table and made a short pitch and then spoke to each of us individually, asking about our naw background, how we felt about the upcoming operations and wished us well.

It certainly raised our morale.

Back to the channel crossing, it was a very taut trip. There was an eerie feeling watching Festung Europa come up on our radar scopes. We arrived after a rough crossing at the transport area, about 2300 where the minesweepers went to work on that and the gunfire support area and the boat lanes.

We remained in transport area for some time where, for a while, we witnessed the greatest display of p\TOtechnics that I ever hope (or hope not) to see again. Tracer fire was going up, burning aircraft and bombs were coming down with occasional burning of anti-aircraft baUons. As is probably in this situation, we wondered if the enemy knew we were there. Asffietransports and heavy bombardment ships approached we headed further in towards the beach, arri\Tng at our station about 0530. At 0600 we commenced firing. We were unable to establish contact with our gunfire control party so we went to "target of oppormnity" after the initial bombardment. While doing this the gunnery officer spotted a tank on the beach which had just fired a smoke shell.

We took his cue and fired five shells at the smoke spot. The tank got the word and moved up the beach repeating his efforts.

We gave the support he obviously wanted. Unformnately he apparently hit a mine some time later, started smoking and moved no more. About 1300 the admiral called for all destroyers to close the beach and use everything we had to "get the troops off the beaches". Our pomt blank salvos were right over the heads of the troops and eventually cleared the hills behind the beaches and the troops "got off the beach."

We returned to Plymouth for more inimo and when we got back the troops were so far inland that the DDs could not

effectively help them. So most of us went out to the area screening fine, called the "Dbcie Line". We were there for 40 days.

We usually put an anchor down during the days.

While at the south end of the line, the one nearest the Cherbourg Peninsula and still in German hands, we saw a shell splash about ? mile from us. Every evening thereafter there was a splash at that time. We gave it plenty of clearance but never found out what it was or where it came from.

By the rules we could not fire on aircraft unless we could visibly confirm it was an enemy, i.e. see the swastika. Every night we had an unidentified aircraft in the area but one night one passed between our neighbor on the fine, a PC and ourselves. The PC opened fire with tracer machine gun bullets. The plane responded by dropping bombs down the line of tracers. The PC got bounced around pretty badly. CARMICK was unaffected but I might say,"Awed". Their skipper, obviously from Brooklyn came on the radio to say he was in no trouble but that "all our turlet bowls are busted". A few days later we did shoot down a Heinkel.

Another time at the north end of the Dbde Line, a plane dropped mines around us. By radar and sonar we were able to get a good idea of their location. They acmaUy surrounded CARMICK. I called the Commodore and asked for minesweepers at first Hght and told him that I was anchoring for the night in the middle. The sweeper (did arrive, exploded the mines and we cautiously got away from the area.

After 40 days of no relaxing we spent a few days in England and then headed for Anvil in the Med. The Commodore put the Raven class minesweepers in the screening line and the DDs fell in the front rows of a small convoy, enroute to Oran.

Our bit in Anvil consisted of escorting the transports there and screening off San Tropez. Late one night we received word that FRANKFORD and HARDING were attacking five MAS boats to the east of the line. The two DDs either sunk by ramming or shell fire 4 of the 5, but one got through to our area. Bob Leach '33 in SATERLEE and CARMICK got out theuguns on it and it was soon out of business.

Other than that our time in the Med was fairly quiet. While ashore in Ajacio, Corsica we got mixed up with the crowd celebrating the liberation of Paris, and gunfire was worse than on the beach at San Tropez. We visited MaeseiUaise while

escorting a supply ship. The mine fields were still active although marked. Our crew came back from liberty with all sorts of souvenirs, including some live ammo, including potato masher hand grenades.

The quarterdeck watch was busy searching returning liberty parties and throwing things overboard.

CAPJVIICK was order back to the United States. I Now for some class news: I am sorry to report the death of Marv Starr on 16 April 2004 after a long illness. Our condolences, a bit late, are extended to his widow, Lee, and his children.

Some good news. I was finally able to get definite news of Sam Labouisse. His home was completely demolished by Hurricane Katrina which hit Pass Christian, Mississippi where he lived, dead center. I finally found that Sam had survived the hurricane and is now with his son, Sam Jr. in New Orleans. At present his address is 1302 St. Mary Street, New Orleans, LA 70130;Tel: 504 523 2051.

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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 13% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 35% PRES: CAPT Grayson Merrill, USN (Ret.) P: 410-757-7942; E: graysonnierriU@comcast.net VICE PRES: CAPT Edwin S. Lee Jr., USN (Ret.) WEB SITE: www.usna.com/classes/1934 Send news directly to Shipmate.

Expanded email usage in Heritage Class 1934 The Alumni Association has created a special name, "Heritage", to precede "Class 1934" to explain variations in our activities required by reason of our seniority. This includes the use of email to support communications between living grads, widows and their children and great grand children. Until recently Ed Lee's son was the contact for our web page.

My gracious wife, Jane, has taken over, but now other activities lack luster at best. I refer to Sea Stories, Editorials and Navy teenager/young adult adventures. My purpose here is to stimulate such writing.

Below are 19 names that have email addresses listed as current Heritage Class 1934 members at AA. If you want to add one or more of these to your address book, please email your request for their email address to me (graysonmerrill@ comcast.net).

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CAPT Denmson C.Ambrose, USN (Ret.) CAPT James C.BendeyUSN (Ret.) Mrs. Charles Blenman,Jr. Mrs. Robert E. Bourke Mrs. Bernard A. Clarey CAPT Charies C. Coley USN (Ret.) Mrs. Paul C. Cook CDR Robert B. CroweU, USN (Ret.) Mrs. Charles B. Farwell Mrs. Eugenia Hommel Hannigan Mrs. Enrique L. Jurado Mrs. Alfred D. Kilmartin CAPT Edwin S. Lee,Jr., USN (Ret.) CAPT Grayson Merrill, USN (Ret.) CDR Robert H. Milbrath, USNR GG(Ret.) Mrs. Hugh MuEan Mrs. Judy Marshall Strickler RADM Joseph B.Tibbets, USN (Ret.) Mrs. Terry L.Watkins The Association procedures safe-guard their email addresses from privacy intruders and ID thieves as stated in this letter to me. Please follow its guidelines.

If anyone has ffirther details, please contact Alumni House. Mailing address: USNA Alumni House, 247 King George St., Annapolis, MD 21402.

Contact via email should be directed to: obits(g),usna.com and phone calls: 410-295-4064.

Finally 1 ask you to log onto www.usna,com and scroll down to "History & Tradition", then scroll to "Sea Stories and select Class 1934. Here are samples of stories that lack the background of eligible progeny of our class. No matter what your age you must have experiences like those described in the Preface of "Sea Stories." Put them in an email to me. I'U edit and submit them for posting.

While you're at it, log onto our web page wwTv.usna.com/classes/1934 and browse the Sea Stories bad Editorials for more samples.

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It is a good idea too to review the personal information included in your profile and to update or add information in the new areas provided.The expanded profile section also enables you to add a photo, if you like.

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Seeking Information James R Craft 12/12/2003 WiUiamW.Walker 9/24/2002 Francis J. Novitski 8/6/2001 Clarence J.Walters 9/25/2005 JamesJ.Weldon 5/9/2000 In a check of undeliverable 1934 class members by the Alumni Association, the above listing of classmates were found to be deceased based on an exact match on the Social Security Death Index. Unfortunately, they were unable to find obituaries online.

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Sad news Leah Thompson Finnigan, wife of Oliver "Pat" Finnigan, died in St. Petersburg FL on 10 November. She was born on 25 February 1917 in Washington. She and Pat were married on 2 January 1986. She was a published poet. Her one child, from her former marriage, predeceased her.

Minna Osborn, widow of Edgar "Ozzie" Osborn who died in 1998, died on 23 November.

Dorothy Montross Bdder, widow of Keats "Monty" Montross who was lost at sea in 1945 during World War II and also the widow of Eugene Rider '34 who died in 1977, died on 22 December.

She had a daughter with Monty and two daughters with Eugene.

A group of members of '35 touring Europe in 1983

A memory from twenty three years ago LUo Laird has provided the photo appearing alongside this column, one that has remained in her album for many years. A group of seven classmates and six of their wives are depicted. It was taken on 13 July 1983 at Baden-Baden, Germany during the trip they made around Europe.

The one of the wives who is missing from the picture was the photographer aiming the camera, but time had dimmed LUo's memory as to which lady it was. Lilo does recall, however, that our classmates who were members of the organized tour group were Ruth and Chet Briggs,Tonimie and Teaford Hatcher, Dorothy and Bill Hazzard,Julie and Bob Kail, Lilo and Horace Laird, Margaret and Wy Packard, and Dorothy and Steiny Steinmetz. Lilo says that, unfortunately, she is not able to identify where each of them is in the picture. Class records enable us to note that the present day survivors of the fourteen of the party are just five Chet Briggs,Tommie Hatcher, Teaford Hatcher, Bill Hazzard and Lilo Laird.

How USNA athletes get stars In its reports on the results of Army-Navy sports at the end of every season the Athletic Association lists the percentage of wins in "star" and "non-star" contests. As we know, letter awardees on a winning star team get to have a star stitched alongside their letter on their sweaters. But, what is the difference between star and non-star encounters and how is that determined? Here is a condensed and edited version of the explanation provided

by Jonathan Maggart of the Navy AA in reply to the Corresponding Secretary's inquiry. In sports with only one meeting in a year that is obviously the star contest.

In sprint football (the same game as varsity but wath participants restricted to weighing not over 175 pounds), as well as volleyball and basketball the two athletic associations agree in advance as to which meeting will be considered the star game.

In the baseball series of four games the overall winner is awarded the star, but if

the series ends in a tie the winner of the first game gets the star.

Still more on Green Bowlers A navy widow has added her memories to the Green Bowler story that appeared in the October '05 column. She says that her father of the class of 1906 told her that he and several classmates founded the society and he always claimed that Green Bowlers were a social group with absolutely no plans to aid one another in getting choice assignments or promotions.

When questioned as to why, if that were the case, the membership rolls were always held secret she disclaimed knowledge.

But, she violendy decried the investigation held the late 1940s by the Secretary of the Navy into the society in response to the petition of a retired naval officer who alleged having been denied a senior promotion because of the opposition of Green Bowlers.

Another '35ringsold on eBay An Email to the Corresponding Secretary from Mike BeUiveau of the Sex Crimes Unit of Calgary, Canada PoHce Service advised of a '35 class ring fisted for sale on eBay (on ffie internet) - and later sold. He saidffiathe found out that the name Thorpe is on ffie inside of ffie ring. We had no classmate or even non-graduate with that name. A search in our 20 year Lucky Bag of maiden names of waves also reveals no Thorpe. We are left, unfortunately, wiffiout a resolution of the mystery as to whose ring it was. It is perhaps reassuring, however, to know that as far away as the Canadian province ofAlberta there is a policeman with an interest in USNA 1935 and who also, somehow, reads this column.

Spy Museum There is now a private museum devoted to the enterprise of spying located at F and 8"-" Streets in Washington. It has depictions of the art of spying from the Trojan Horse through the Revolutionary Army's use of invisible ink to modern miniature electronic bugs, as weU as much more.

Museum goers are given the opportunity to vicariously participate in spy missions.

On leaving after three hours of fascinating looking at the exhibits these two questions were posed to the Corresponding Secretary by his friend who accompanied him: Were any of the members of your class ever engaged in spying? And, were any USNA graduates spies? We rephed to say that we beheve that no classmate was ever a spy, however, if spying included intercepts and decoding of enemy raffio traffic, some of our alumni were spies, according the various histories ofWorld

War II; but there were no accounts of alumni being true undercover agents penetrating enemy territory. We are unsure of whether or not there were spy activities by alumni in later confficts. This column would welcome amplification and clarification from any source.

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From the President As we enter 2006 it is comforting to see the good work that BiU and MeHnda Gates Foundation is doing for our country. The Foundation is using his great wealth to promote the welfare of the less fortunate among us.

Class News I owe an apology to the Class. Since I was shanghaied into this job some three and a half years ago I have whined about the paucity of class contributions for our column. While overhaufing the trash dump camouflaged as my ffies, I found quite a number of contributions and comments. My tears have been moth balled. Please continue to contribute to our column.

While visiting John Court m November 2005 Gordie, daughter Helen and I pressed a call on Audrey Meade We had an upbeat conversation about the many reumons and tail gate parties that she and Randy organized. It was a dehghtffil occasion.

Remembrance David Pdchardson sent the following tribute to Gil Slonim

H A recent issue of Naval Intelligence Professionals, a quarterly publication by and for retired naval intelligence personnel, featured pictures of our now deceased classmate GUven Slonim. Gil is shown in a photograph standing alongside Admiral Halsey when he served as Commander Third Fleet Radio Intelligence Officer. In the second photograph he is standing alongside Admiral Spruance in that same role for Commander Fifth Fleet. (Fleet Intelligence officers headed a Mobile Radio InteDigent Unit of several radio interceptors operators.) They are in an article describing the importance of codebreaking and translation ofJapanese radio traffic to our combat successes in the Pacffic war, a subject that until recently has not been publicly available. Those of us who knew of his activities only held a superficial knowledge of the cruciaHty of the role that Gil personally played a part. I The following sea story covers 200 years of Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard experience fighting unconventional warfare against terrorism. The story begins with the Revolutionary War and continues with other examples down to the current Global War on Terrorism.

In 1774 all colonies were under royal governments. As they had no representation in Parliament, the colonials were ffisenfranchised and treated as just colonists'. Britain reffised pleas to restore their citizenship. When Parhament imposed taxes to cover the cost of the French Indian War, (taxation with out representation) the colonials' patience expired. The first Continental Congress met 24 October 1774. Because of coercive Acts passed by Parliament the addenda was to define the relationship between the colonists and Britain. Many issues were discussed, but radical motion to form a continental army failed. Britain with disdain toward the colonists rebuffed efforts of their Congress to get rehef.

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36*37 CLASS N E W S The American Revolution began on 19April 1775 at Concord Massachusetts.

The new Nation declared war on the mighty British Empire, a precarious decision. Simultaneously a civil war was fought between American Rebels and Loyalists ffirther comphcated the conflict, both sides resorted to terrorism. The army had to be organized under fire. On 4 July 1776, the statesmen founding Fathers meeting in Congress wrote the Declaration of Independence and "mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor."They declared war on Britain .They knew that without victory they would be executed.

Eight years were required to defeat Britain. The American Spirit, honed to a fine edge by the overpowering task of building a nation in the wilderness, was undaunted by the great odds against victory in the Revolution.

As the new nation grew and prospered Americans became victims of piracy not only in American waters but off the Barbary Coast of Africa. The new nation with out a navy to address this serious threat had to pay ransom to the Barbary pirates. In the later part of the 17th Century French revolutionary government seized American merchant ships starting the Quasi -War with France President Adams sent a commission to ffiscuss the issue that was dishonored and rebuffed. The Congress reacted by raising a Navy that captured eighty French ships between 1798 and 1800. A second commission went to France; the government was cordial and pleased to never again harass U.S. ships. A navy was raised that in a year captured eighty French ships. A second commission went to France that was received cordially; the government was pleased to cease harassing U.S. ships The Barbary Wars of 1801-1805,1815 these unconventional Muslim terrorists extracted tribute, seized ships and held crews for ransom or slavery making ocean commerce expensive. European nations preferred the cost of ransom to the cost of war. Presidents Washington and Adams detested ransom but with out a navy they had no choice but to pay. There was national support not to paying tribute— "IVlillions for defense but not one cent for tribute". In 1801 President Jefferson reffised to pay tribute and sent a naval squadron of new frigates to convinced corsairs to lay off American ships.

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with Britain. After four years the corsairs resumed attacking U.S. ships. Terrorist do not respect diplomacy, only power. After the war of 1812, in 1815 two squadrons of frigates were sent to the Mediterranean.

The Navy stayed off the Barbary Coast long enough to destroy the Caliphs ability to interfere with all sea commerce.

TheWarofl812 Great Britain embarrasses by defeat in the Revolution decided to punish the up start Americans by impressing sailors at sea, an act of piracy. The United States declared war. In the maritime phase of the war the United States' new frigates, larger, faster, more and larger cannons and superb captains and crews out fought batdes with British frigates winning six to one — Chesapeake. After returmng from a cruise she entered a shipyard for overhaul.

Upon returmng to sea with a new captain and crew and before the captain had time to work up his crew (There was no Gitmo then) He met HMS Shannon whose Captain and crew were long aboard and in top condition of readiness. The battle lasted fifteen minutes, Chesapeake was captured, the caption killed.

The land phase of the war was different. Britain invaded the Umted States.

The battles ofWashington, Baltimore and New Orleans were critical. The Brits captured Washington, burned the White House, the government evacuated the city. The joint British army-navy force failed to take Baltimore. The last battle at New Orleans was a crushing victory.

A number of lesser battles ended in stalemates, victories were about even.

Again U.S, naval casualties were a third of British.

The Soviet view of the Cold War (1945-1991) was'Peaceful Coexistence a misnomer, the Umted States view was "Containment'.The Stalin, the Tsar of terrorism, objective was to communize the world, the Truman objective was freedom.

The U.S. and the U.S.S.R. stood on the brink facing each other through out the war. Because the opponents were rational men the catastrophe of a neutral exchange was avoided. It took the free world fifty years to destroy the U.S.S.R. As adniimstrations came and went, short range national security policies covered the water front. Only a long range national security policy that could be amended but not changed by subsequent administrations could have shortened the war.

The Korean War was an element of the Containment poHcy. It was a cruel war for which was not prepared. Millions of civilians were killed, more by terrorist

that by bombing. The U.S. suffered 33,686 killed in the three year war. As pre war borders were unchanged, the war ended in stalemate The Viet Nam War also was an element of the Containment PoHcy. North Viet Nam terrorist indiscriminately killed. It was a guerilla war for which the U.S. deployed a half a nfilhon troops supported by Air, Navy and Coast Guard.

The War went well until a 'fifth column' of anti-Americans aided by the media protested the war split the nation convincing North Viet Nam that the U.S. had no stomach for the war. It was the Nation's first defeat in war.

Commentary The Nation is now engaged in a war unique in the history of American. It is a war with mdlhons of rogue Muslim terrorists. That have desecrated Islam into a creed of hate, torture and kiU aU who wiU not accept terrorist clerics' version of Islamic ideology. The leaders of this shadowy world have labeled all governments and religions secular and declared Jihad to wipe them out replaces them with radicalized Islamic governments. The Jihad army made up of cells, directed by a stateless secretive commission. These leaders plan their attacks in great detail with meticulous care. Apparently there is no supreme leader. Jihad is controlled by committee. Usama bin Laden al Qe'ida cell operates in some fifty nations, he is rich, respected for his work in the Afghanistan-Soviet war—an ex post facto leader. Clerics accept only those of religious education to lead Jihad. Non clerics accept only a member of the cell commission to lead. Some day the Muslim discontents will have a leadership problem. There is conflict between Clerics and cell commission Over the selection of leaders, to promote the welfare Rogue nations including Iran, Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine actively support terrorist cells; Iran also attacked American interests since 1979. Al Qe'ida (The Base) attacked the Umted States since the 1980s. Non Muslim nations that support terrorists either for economic reasons or hoping to avoid cell attacks are learning that they can't do busmess wiffi terrorists.Twenty years of anemic American reaction to terrorist attacks convinced bin Laden that the Umted States had no wiU to fight, declared war on the United States in 1996. Jihad leaders knew they did not have the resources to compete with the European strategy of massive force, adapted

oorilla strategy ffiat had a good record against overwhelming power.

In 2001 when the incoming president was briefed on the stateless terrorist G.W Bush must have wondered, what on earth would ffiey do ne.xt? During World War II Winston Churchill was asked, what Russia would do? He rephed,"I cannot forecast to you ffie action of Russia. It is a riddle vw^apped in a mystery inside an enigma." I wonder if the President could ask what would the terrorist do, would Churchill's answer would be the same?

Terrorist attacks on American interest opened a new kind of war in which all nations are involved, a war on civffization.

This overly ambitious scheme cannot be defeated by doing business as usual. Nor can terrorist guerrilla strategy be defeated wiffi Marquis of Queensbury rules.

President G.W. Bush's response was prompt and sure to Al Qe'ida successfiil second bombing of the World Trade Center and the Pentagon plus a third attempted ffiat failed. He declared war on terrorism and carried the fight away from ffie United States to terrorist territory.

The President's reaction was not expected bin Laden. The President next reorganized home security. Special Forces equipped wiffi Hi-Tech weapons are trapping terrorists in their lairs, ffisrupting their plans and gathermg inteUigence.

This is a hard fought war. It is essential for success that operations and intelligence haveffiehighest classffication. The general public must be informed but only of general progress. Of equal importance Americans must support the war and sacrifice for victory. There are over four million rogue MusHms, the war to deny them control of the world will be long.

There wiU be casualties but the terrorist share is much greater, especially when suicides are added. (In 2003 we lost about 2000 killed. The auto for the same period killed 43,000. Do those advocating pulling back from Iraq also want to pull cars back from the highways?

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Have just learned that Gwen Devane died from cancer on Jan 1,2005. John has Alzheimer's and is living in an adult family home near their daughter,Mary,in Edmonds,Wa. John still remembers people and at 90 is physically in pretty good shape despite having cancer also.

Susan Garcia,stepdaughter of Frank Menefee,reports he is stU enjoyiong a good quality of life after almost 92 years of age. She has ensured that Frank has been able to spendtime with most everyone with whom he has considerable interest.Frank and ffis deceased wife,Marguerite,were childless and so when Frank married her mother,Pat,he became an instant stepfather to three sons and one daughter as well as grandfather to 7. He has enjoyyed being called "Grandpa Frank" over the past 13 years! Frank and Patsy Baxter Menefee now live with Susan and her husband in a most amicable style .

Jack and Bess Slaughter have nostalgic and happy thoughts this Christmas as they recount their family ties.There has been three family weddings which added new members to the immediate family of their three children. These unions have given them a lovely new granddaughter and two fine grandsons. As you can see the years do yield dividends.

Bob and Thea Wallace Erly are constantly on the move between her house in Palm Desert and his in Coronado plus maintaining and racing their 39 foot Sea Ranger. They have booked a seven day cruise to Mexico on an ocean liner in early February. One of their requirements is the ship must depart and return to San Diego Swampy Lajaume reports that the December Luncheon of the Washington/Annapolis 37 Group was held, as usual, at Paul's restaurant in AnnapoHs. Those attending were Charlie and Mary Minter,Jack and Bees Slaughter, Elsie Mack, Chuck and Jean Stein. Since the luncheon was on the 8th of December Swampy and Jean celebrated

their 66th wedding Anniversary and treated the group to libations and chow..

We all toast the Lajaunies' and wish them many more Happy Ones.

Those in the San Diego area had their bi-monthly get together at the Marriott in Coronado on the second Thursday in January shortly after Ed Arentzen reached the age of ninety. Present were Althea Ball Morrisey (daughter of Dick Ball), Russ Wallace, EUie Wildt, Bob and Thea Erly Margie Phaler, Ed Arentzen andjann Murphy. Usual stories were swapped and it was decided to hold future gatherings at The Sea Lodge in LaJolla beginmng with the second Thursday in March.

New Item As we approach our 70th reunion it is appropiate to nostalgically reviiew our class cotributions to this great Country of Ours.

To be succint lets start with that Day ofjmfamy on December 7th 1941 at Pearl Harbor. On that Day.the 37ers were well prepared to perform their duties and they ffid.They were heads of departments on destroyers and submarines, division officers in batdeships and cruisers,they were pilots of fighters.torpdeo and patrol planes. They participated in the first U.S.Navy offensie action initiated since the Spamsh American War,they were at Midway the turmng point of the war and the major battles jn the Pacific: they were in the Atlantic destroying the German UBoats,the Mediterranean and Normandy;they were with the Fleet Marine Force island hopping .They conducted themselves heroically in the traditions of the Naval Service. At the Wars end they were skippers of Destroyers and Submarines,Heads of Departments on Major Combatant Ships,Aviation Squadron Commanding Officers and BattaHon Commanders in the Marine Corps. Theywere also key members on the Staff of Major Commanders.

Forty two of our class died or were killed during the War. Six were POWS on unmarked Japanese Prison Ships sunk by our submarines or aircraft.There was also one executed by the Japanese when they occupied the PhiUipines.

'37 history That war over but they continued in the same spirit of dedication to serve our nation. There was Korea and then Vietnam followed by the Cold War. A classmate was shot down and lost in the Korean War. Several classmates commanded destroyers and furmshed antiaircraft and Antisubmarine Protection to the Carrier Task Force and provided March 2006

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This required an 8 month deployment.

Then came Vietnam. We had two 37 Admirals that directed our naval air strikes against North Vietnam targets. Other 37 Captains and Admirals were aiding the War effort.

As the years passed 37ers were selected for more responsibffities. There were three 4 star Admirals, VCNO, CINCLANT and CINCNELM. 37 also provided two Superintends of the Naval Academy and ther e were two Medal of Honor recipients.

The 37 Class provided 39 officers that attained Flag Rank and 148 Captains/ Colonels in the Navy or Marine Corps.

Two graduates who due to eye problems were not commissioned did well.

One became President ofTexaco Canada and the other President ofWestinghouse Power Systems Company.

REVINwith'37 ANISIUAL MEMBERSHIP: 17% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 60% PRES; RADM M.H. Rindskopf, USN (Ret.) 7101 Bayfont Dr. #324, Annapolis, MD 21403 E: mrindskopf@comcast.net CHAIRMAN, WASH. AREA: CAPT Robert W. Carter, USN (Ret.) 3118 Litde Creek Ln., AlexandriaVA 22309-2126 H: 703-780-8779

This is the second month in which your President is on his own, facing a deadhne just as ffid our indomitable Secretary. Last month, we devoted the column to a tribute to Deke Ela—a tribute much deserved for his untiring support of the Class and SHIPMATE, in particular.This month, we are fortunate to have a distinguished guest author whose topic is "DOC DOES KATRINA".

Those of you who horde SHIPMATE, as many do the National Geographic Magazine, can look at our November column in which Paul Schultz gave us a running account of Al and Margaret Laborde's experience with KATRINA. Now, we hear from the man himself He is known to most of us as Al, but down " N O " way, he's Doc. So here is his tale, unedited and unexpurgated.

• "Mike tells me that several classmates have been kind enough to inquire about my situation during and since hurricane KATRINA. While I never elected to leave my home in New Orleans during any previous storm over the last fifty years, the projected path and reported

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intensity of KATRINA had me worried.

I studied it carefully until about 1 a.m. on the morning of Sunday, August 28th, then awakened Margaret and told her we had better run for it. So we packed up a few things for what we thought would be a long week-end at most and at about 4 a.m. we joined the near gridlocked caravan headed northwest on 1-10.

Fortunately, we had a destination, our country place in central Louisiana, a comfortable family retreat and far enough from the coast to be safe from hurricanes.

We arrived there in late mormng,joining about a hundred more relatives and friends who had headed our way.

The weekend turned into a two month's stay, but with the help of a couple changes of clothes from the local WalMart, we made out quite well. The experience makes one reahze how dependent we had become on our own little world — now all gone. No doctor or dentist or barber or mail or newspaper or bank nor many other little things we take for granted in everyday Hfe. Thank goodness for a couple of smart-alec grandchildren who could work the internet which enabled us to stay somewhat in touch with the online world while we were away.

After about a month, we were allowed to visit back in New Orleans to ffiscover what utter devastation our city had undergone. It was unbelievable! After going through the hard-ffit areas, clearing through poHce patrols and National Guardsmen, and dodging fallen trees and power lines (by now the water had been pumped out), we arrived at our home to find it was on something of an island in a built up area near Lake Pontchartrain — no flooding and negligible damage to the house. We put our refrigerator and freezer on the curb, each filled with nasty residue of food and smelling to high heaven, closed up the place and left before the 6 p.m. curfew to return to our retreat. A month or so later, power had been restored in our neighborhood and we returned there for good.

Our hfe is slowly returmng to something approaching normal — new refrigerator and all - but we stiU have a very long way to go. Few neighbors, no street lights, no mail, no telephones (except for a cell phone whose main virtues seem to be its small size and complex operation) and lots of the things we took for granted are now gone. We must go about 10 rrules into Metairie, Louisiana to find a grocery or drug store.

now only occasionally receive an odd piece of mail (no "Shipmate" or periodicals of any kind). We have to find a new dentist, and barber, and doctor and grocery and drug store. I'm getting pretty good at housework - can now run the dishwasher and vacuum cleaner.

There are about 100,000 people in New Orleans now, down from about 450,000 before the storm. The city will be very slow to recover. Two-thirds of the houses will have to be razed. There remains htde or no housing for the many displaced people to return to, nor jobs for them. We are reminded daily how dependent we were on the postmen, and the waiters and barbers and hospital nurses and attendants, public workers and the Hke, in our daily living. But they are the ones who were hardest hit and are now scattered all around the country, living in trailers and hotels or with friends and relatives — relying on handouts from FEMA or the Red Cross or other relatives for sustenance. It wfll be very ffifficult to get them back, so our whole culture wfll be changed.

I don't expect to five to see New Orleans back anywhere near its former self It wfll take many years to overcome.

But then when 1 begin to feel sorry for myself, I look around at all of those with so many Hfe and death problems, I feel guflty over complaimng about the Uttle inconveniences we are suffering.

All of my immeffiate family are back m the city and came through qmte well also.

And my business interests were not severely upset - much to be thankfiil for." • This is a sobering story which needs no comment.

Next month we will have a fiiU account of the 2006 Leaders Conference which will include a final tribute to Deke Ela. Now, we can report that we had Class representation at two services on Friday 13 January: one in Arhngton for Colonel Dick Weber; and the other at the Columbarium at the Naval Academy For Captain George Reinhart. And lasdy, we sadly report that Dottie Hinman, Gerry's widow since 1996, passed away in AnnapoUs on 30 December. We have sent our condolences to the children and made a memorial gift in her memory.

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Plans forffieJune 25-29,2006 class trip to ffie Marine Maritime Academy (MMA) in Castine, Maine are as follows (wives, widows, & friends are most welcome): Sunday, June 25, 2006—Breakfast in Leavitt Hall. Arrive at Bangor International Airport, take van to Academy in afternoon, and dinner in the dining room at Leavitt Hall, MMA Monday, June 26, 2006—Breakfast in Leavitt Hall. Quiet day on campus and in villages of Castine. For ffie young and energetic,ffiere'sRockland and Rockport Museum nearby. Lobster Roast dinner in ffie dining hall of MMA. Tuesday, June 27, 2006—^Breakfast in Leavitt Hall. Water outing on schooner Bowdoin or one of ffie mgs available from N4MA. Sail Penobscot Bay put ashore at Belfast and/or Bar Harbor; both said to be picturesque and mteresting villages. A group lunch at a selected restaurant in Belfast for ffiose electing.

Wednesday, June 28, 2006— Breakfast in Leavitt Hall. Bus tour to Acadia Nat'l Park, or Cadillac Mt. (eastem most pomt m the U.S; first sunrise point in the U.S.). Farewell Dinner in Dining Room MMA. Thursday, June 29, 2006—Breakfast in Leavitt Hall and departure. Bus or van to airport as arranged by our Hospitality staff in specffications for grouping and number of trips.

Transportation: Arrive Bangor International Airport a large facffity served

by Delta, American, US Airways, Norffiwest, & Continental Express Airlines.

We recommend arrivmg early afternoon forffie35-mile trip arranged by van to Castine. Rental cars avaflable in Bangor for anyone wishmg to drive themselves.

Housing: Leavitt HaU at MMA has about 23 rooms (mostly doubles and singles) held for us untO we get some lesser numbers. Cost is $75/double or $65/single per day Some have special accessibility for handicapped. Upper floor served by elevator. There is a good social room in which we can gather privately supported by refrigerators, snacks, & amenities for our private use as we meet for happy hours.

Meals: Three meals a day when at MMA are available and are included in die total cost below.

Cost: Total cost of Castine stay at MMA is about $500 per person including meals as planned.

Airfare/transportation to Bangor is not included.

Please send deposit check of $100 payable to "Class of "39" by March 15 to: Egfl Steen, Class Treasurer 2511 Rocky Branch RdVienna,VA 22181. If for some reason you have to cancel, $50 wfll be refunded. Jeff Loustenau, son of Paul Loustenau, is commandant of the MMA and plans to make this a special visit in honor of his father.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 20% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 62% P1^S:CAPT William M. Carpenter, USN (Ret.) 1119 Aquia Dr., Staffoid.VA 22554 H: 540-659-4774 E: wmandniary40@juno.com SECY: CDR Robert Newcomb, USN (Ret.) 1134 Calle de los Ainigos Santa Barbara, CA 93105 H: 805-898-7800; E: bbnewcb@cox.net

You read in the previous issue that our Secretary, Phogg, had A stroke on 30 November. He was able (with some fanfily help) to finish the class news he was working on, and he and I agreed that I would do the next one, the March issue, and then see how the situation is for the next one after that.

We have lost classmate Allen Pearcy Cook, who ffied peaceffiUy at his hom in San Diego on 30 December. AUen had a ffiU and rewarding Navy career, from his survival at Pearl Harbor to his final retirment (from being C O . of the Naval Station San Diego) m 1970. Allen's ship at Pearl Harbor was the old battleship NEVADA, the only battleship to get underway during the attack, in spite of being damaged. After he doffed his blue umform, he andVelda spent a lot of time in their RV, is such important activities as fishing, rockhounding and visiting old friends and their daughters and their famflies.Some of us who have three or four great-grandchfldren think we are doing well, but Allen andVelda have fourteen, which is double the number of the seven grandchildren they have.

Attending his inurnment at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego on 10 January were Flossie and Harry Fischer, Cissi and Cliff Bundy, Jack Harding and Tony and Willie Trice.

We have lost another former classmate, Timothy Kennedy Bye, a non-grad, on

18 November down in Juno Beach, FL, at age 87. After he left the Academy he graduated from Rhode Island College.

His career was with United Aircrafts Hamilton Standard in New England, until his retirement to Florida.

Those of us who were at our 65th Reumon in September should have received souvinirs, either a tiecHp with the Class of 40 logo mounted on it or the 40 logo as a pendant on a gold chain.

However, the shipment did not arrive untfl we had aU gone home. These little souvenirs are attractive, with a gold finish and the numeral 40 easily seen. After some delays, I have sent these souvemrs to all who were reunion attendees, but the shipment had several extras. Attendees had paid for theirs, but the class paid for the rest, so I you would like to have one or more, send me $7 ($6 cost plus postage) and I'U send it.The money you will go into the class treasury.

AU of us remember "Barnacle Bill" Busik, who was C E . O from 1971 to 1994. Bfll died in October 2005, and the Laumni Association,in has memory, agreed in Decmber 2005 to give half a million dollars to the Naval Academy Foundation to create an "Alumni Arch" at the newly renovated Navy-Marine Corps Staffium. It was during Bill's long tenure as CE.O. that the Alumni Association began to receive substantial contributions from alumni and friends of th Academy.

Attendance at the Washington area class lunch was good; present were Betty BoweU, Betty and Julian Burke, Mary and Bill Carpenter, Eloise and John Chase, Phil Eckert, Chris Hartley, Joan Healey, Maureen Lamb, Helen (Vbgel) Maulsby, Mary Montgomry, Bill Scott, Harvey Seim, Dee Winters, plus three class children, John Eckert, Efleen Henry Axeman and Wendi Winters Geimer. It used to be that the ladies were invited to lunches twice a year (May and December), but our numbers are shrinking and the ladies come every month.

Wendi Winters Geimer (daughter of Dee Winters), Eileen Henry Axeman (daughter of John and Ruth Henry), and Helen (Vogelj Maulsby

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Chris Hanley with Julian and Betty Burke

Eloise and John Chase with Bill Scott

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Mary Carpenter and John Chase

Phil Eckert, Maureen Lamb, Dee Winters

Joan Healey Florence Roseborough, Betty Bowell

Harvey Seim, Phil Ecken and son, John

FLASH! One more Castine Caper, 29 June-8 July!

Call Clagett (802)388-2183.

Class Roster These days it is hard to keep our Class Roster corrected. Here are a few more that we know about: Helen Tatsch died in Novembr 2002. Helen Maulsby/s phone is 703-781-2496. Bea Gray's e-mafl is lpg003@comcast.net. EUen Westhoff's address: MRS W E WESTHOFF 505294-2802 ELLEN, 4440 MORRIS ST NE APT 214, ALBUQUERQUE, N M 87111. MARI L LEWIS address: MRS DH LEWIS MARILOUISE, 909 TERRA CALIFORNIA D R A F T 2, WALNUY CP^EK, CA 94595-2550.

Three Rosters were returned as undeliverable, so if knows addresses of the foUowing, please let e know: MRS HELEN LATTIMOP^ and MRS J H SNYDER. Roster sent to MRS MARY BEAVER was returned marked "deceased."

Bfll Carpenter Only 40 is 4.0 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 8% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 65%

Eileen Henry Axeman (daughter of John and Ruth Henry) and Mary Montgomery

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CHMN & SECY; CAPT Victor Delano, USN (Ret.) 760WaterfordDr.,#201 N.iples,FL34113 H: 239-417-9174;F; 239-530-0073 E: vdelano@1941.usna.com WEB SITE: www.usna.com/classes/1941/default.html

If you have not already signed up for the 65 Reunion in Annapolis, you had better do it SOON. Time is running out.

If you have any questions, please call

either Rusty Crenshaw at 301-9940899 or Victor Delano at 239-417-9174 and one of us wfll help you. It should be fun so please do not miss it. Sign up! Not shown on the Reunion Schedule is a new event on Saturday that should interest many of you and wfll be run by Betty Taussig and Helen Hoker. It will start with a tour of Paca House which for a period in its life was Carvel HaU Hotel. From there all vwll go to Londontown for lunch foUowed by a tour of the lovely gardens. You can sign up for this after you check in at our hotel.

Dick Foster reports that he took a tumble in July but his recovery is now proceeding weU, with great support from his daughters. He has moved into an assisted living apartment at Ginger Cover along with a large part of the retired U.S. Navy. Vic Rowney writes in that all is weU with him in San Francisco where his apartment has a beautiful view of the city and he is happfly dating a friend and schoolmate of ffis late wife. 1 thought that only went on in Maryland. I hope they are both coming to the reunion.

With regret I have several losses to report. In December 2005 we lost Lea Kinney and we received a very mce letter from their son, Douglas, in behalf of him and their other son, Bruce. In furtherance of an earlier request by their late father, Sheldon, the boys withheld the sad news until after the Holidays. In their days of health. Lea and Sheldon were two delighffiul friends to have in AnnapoUs and they wiU be sorely missed. I am sure you all join nie in extenffing our sympathy to the boys and their famffies at this sad time. On 26 December 2005 our Classmate, Charlie Trumbull, ffied fi-om cardio-vascular complications arising from his second by-pass operation last year. He is survived by his wife, Jane, a son and daughter and six grandchfldren. To all of them, 1 extend our most sincere sympathy.

On 29 December 2005, Clara Morrison passed away at home peacefully in her sleep. She had been ill for months with congestive heart failure. 1 am sure that all who knew her wiU remember her as a generous and compassionate person.

Steve was indeed a fortunate man to have shared a life with such a delightful lady 1 know that Steve has our most sincere condolences at this grievous moment.We have received word that Mitchell Butts, who left us early died on 2 March 2005 but I have no other particulars. On 9 August 2004, we lost Olga, the widow of George Nolte. She had a career in

nursing incluffing as an ENS in the Navy Nurse Corpsfix>m1942 to 1944.

SriU under ffiscussion for March is wheffier ffie Bloodstone or the Aquamarine is the proper stone signifying courage. Here are those brave ones of March: Einstein, Rieve and Rush.

Just a few changes for your Class rosters this month: Olga Durgin - 2511 Shelley Circle, Umt 3D, Frederick MD 21702-6820; Dick Foster - 9206 River Crescent Drive, AnnapoHs MD 21401, phone 410-266-0722; Phoebe Gilpin has a new edress - phoebegflpin2000@ comcast.net; Margaret Ramage has moved to 735 Renaissance Drive, Aparmient 213,WaHamsvflle, NY 14221, phone (716) 929-5330; Jane Trumbull's phone is -(919)815-7120.

See you at the 65th ANNUAL M E M B E R S H I P : 12% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 64% PRES: VADM Gerald Miller, USN (Ret.) 3101 UTie.id.md Farms Ct.. Oakton.VA 22124-1941 H: 703-273-7184; E: gemco55@aol.com SECY: CDR R S . Day, U S N (Ret.) 2426 Chesmut St.. Falls Church.VA 22043-3052 E: hapday@erols.com

Frank Andre^vs who is serving as Class Webmaster and our president Jerry have been momtoring the growth (use) of the Class web site and the use of the Alumni Association (AA) class services. They recognize that now many of our classmates are using e-mail, but not the variousfirst-classpossibffities being offered by the AA. For them, Sffipmate and e-mafl communications are sufficient.

So, they have decided to try several things to test out whether in fact, the web site should be contmued. Number one will be to produce a page which wfll act as a "one-stop" for going to the many services offered on the AA web site. Number two will be a section that acts as a "longterm memory" for the lengthy but high-quaHty newsletters written often by our class president. Number three wfll be used to post articles of interest written by our classmates. Such articles would normally not be pubHshed on the AA web site. These articles can be on international poHtics, national and international financial matters, home defense and mflitary defense, and any other subjects that seem to make sense and be interesting to our classmates or any others who visit this site.

In the meanwhfle, we may just do ourselves a big favor by encouraging more of our classmates to utiHze the many services that are now being offered to us by

the Alumni Association. Also, the first effition of the new class of'42 Web is now on the World Wide Web. Over the holidays, we received an emafl from John Swanbeck advising that Duke Harwood's mother celebrated her 105"^ birthday on 28 December. She is stfll alert and was looking forward to having the family with her as in years past. This was a journey Duke looked forward to every year...

Am happy to report that thanks to Cliff Lenz ('41) and his sons and Charlie Bishop, Dick Sewall attended the Poinsettia Bowl Navy victory, enjoying a fine 50-yard seat wheelchair and aU. A bit of fine tumng of our 2006 class luncheon series is in order. The spring luncheon in AnnapoHs wfll be held in June vice May as previously reported. The faU luncheon which was to include our feUowWest Pointers wiU be held but without the latter. Unfortunately, their numbers have dropped to a .level which the remainder feel mitigates their joimng in. So, we'U keep an extra chair on hand at our luncheons and they are welcome to just drop in. FinaUy, it is with some regret that a decision has been made to forego the annual Mary A. Hfll Memorial Golf Tournament held annuaUy in April at the Quantico Metal of Honor golf course.

The number of classmates competing had faUen off in recent years as one stalwart after another gave up golf permanentiy.

The AA advised us of the passing of Grover Lee "GL" LesHe,Jr. on 30 December 2005. He was a non-grad and attended the Umversity ofTennessee prior to joimng the U.S. Army Air Force as a Heutenant in the gth j/y^ Force 445â&#x201E;˘ Bomber Group. Shot down over Germany in 1944, he became a POW for 13 months. He was retired and Uving m Ashevflle, N C He is survived by Rebecca,ffiswife of 59 years, three daughters, three sons, eight grandchfldren and two great-grandchfldren.

December also found three classmates passing on: Carl Swenson on 11 December, Paul Durand on 19 December, and Bob Lowell on 22 December. Carl was one of Max Duncan's roommates and had been suffering from cancer for a long time. He had married Kay Ruehe two days after graduation one of the first to do so. He served on an old four piper before entering flight training. He became disenchanted with the Navy in 1948, electing to join the business world, where he had a succession of highs and a few woes. The Swensons and the Duncans (Max and Trflby) became

very close as we aU grew older. The famfly has decided that the burial service wiU be delayed for a while and after Kay departs, the family intends to mix the ashes and have them scattered from a a family boat in Casco Bay in Maine where they spent many wonderful days together. ith IronicaUy, Paul ffied on the 64'' anniversary of our graduation from the Academy. He was almost 87, a real survivor. At the Academy, he concentrated on safling. Following graduation, Paul, Parker Armstrong, Buck Adams, and Marcy Dupre reported aboard the USS Brooklyn, Two years later, Paul, with Marcy and Buck reported to DaUas to begin flight training. Buck had been in the Engineering Department of Brooklyn, but Parker, Paul and Marcy became top watch standers and spent a lot of time relieving each other on the bridge. During his active duty days foUowing aviation traiffing, Paul served on a number of ships including the USS Ranger and in several aviation squadrons.

He was one of the Navy's first jet pilots with a tour at the Test Center in Patuxent River, MD. He attended the Naval War CoUege and later was in command of the US Naval Station in Subic where Jim Small was C O of the Ship Repair Facffity. He retired in 1966. Paul earned a Master's degree in Mathematics from Florida State University in 1978 and worked as a computer systems consultant for the Florida Department of Education.

A lifetime member of the Naval Academy Alumni Association, the Association of Naval Aviation, the Retried Officers Association and the MiHtary Order of he World Wars, and was also a dedicated volunteer of the National Museum of Naval Aviation. He co-founded the Peterson BiUiard Room at Azalea Trace and was an avid participant. Paul and his first wife, Louise Anzuoni, who died in 1985, had four children. A resident of Pensacola since 1981, Paul married EHzabeth Diffley, a Navy widow, in 1986.

Their extensive travels to foreign destinations and famfly gatherings enhanced Paul's Hfe. He often enjoyed reporting on the number of chfldren (eight), grandchfldren (21) and great grand-children (six) that he and Beth shared.

Bob Lowell died at age 87, one of the older members of the Class. He was born in Rudolph, OH. He was a member of the Fourth BattaHon at the Academy, a good student, and active in football, wrestHng and lacrosse. FoUowing graduation, he joined with six other Classmates March 2006

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42-44 CLASS N E W S reporting to the USS North CaroHna, one of the new battlesffips in the Navy. After a few months m the Adantic, the sffip moved to the Pacific and spent the rest of the war in that theater, with Htde time in port. Bob was aboard forfiveyears, advancing from Ensign to Lieutenant Commander. During a four month period of maintenance for the sffip in the Bremerton Navy Yard, he married ffis Academy days Sweet Heart, Jane Taylor FoUowing the War, Bob became involved in the early missfle programs and the techffical commumty. One later tour of staff duty took ffim to Malta for a couple of years where the chflffien enjoyed British schools. He served as the Executive Officer of the Naval Weapons Station atYorktown,VA. During that time, he incurred a heart attack and went on Urffited duty. His last tour of active duty was as the Executive Officer of the NROTC umt at Purdue in Indiana. He retired from active duty at that post and remained in the area as part of the Purdue Housing Staff. Final retirement occurred on 1 January 1982. Like so many, the famfly moved to Florida in 1993.

Bob was a Mason, a Sffiiner and a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church m West Lafayette, IN. Survivors include a son. Captain Robert LoweU,Jr. USN (Retired) '67; two daughters, nine grandchfldren, and three great-grandchfldren.

When Vince Koehler ffied in May 2005, he was survived by a son and three daughters. His oldest daughter is Rear Admiral Kathleen Koehler Paige who retired on 22 November 2005 after 34 years in the Navy. A drama major in coUege, she foUowed a suggestion from her mother and signed up in the Navy with the intention of staying for a couple of years to "find out about the real world." She started in aviation, became interested in engineering and eventuaUy became a protege of RADM Wayne Meyer, who many of us wiU remember as the Father of the Aegis missfle. Kate became a semor Engineering Duty Offiy Officer (EDO) and a key player in the missfle defense business.The retirement ceremony took place in the ballroom of the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington,VA. The new C N O gave a great speech, foUowing Wayne Meyers who has meUowed some in his older years and made some flattering remarks about ffis protege. Many of the Washington based team responsible for developing missfle defense were in attendance. It was

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most fitting that a few days before the ceremony, an Aegis missfle fired from a destroyer in the Pacific intercepted and destroyed a target more than 100 mfles in space. That made six out of seven successful shots and has put the Navy in the position of having a viable sea based missfle defense system. Kate received a great deal of creffit for the success of the program. Those who stfll wonder about the contributions that women can make in the techffical commumty should become famiHar. with the Kathleen Koehler Paige story. The audience was large with Jerry Miller and Bill Houser being among the oldest. A very positive aura pervaded the room. Unfortunately, Tobin could not attend her daughter's ceremony because of anfllness,but we aU know there is notffing more satisfying than having a chfld succeed in something.

We can aU be proud of tffis young woman a product of USNA '42.

Bill Houser, Kate Paige and Jerry Miller ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 16% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 6 3 % PRES: CAPT E.A. Robie, USN (Ret.) 2111 River Crescent Dr., AnnapoUs, MD 21401 H: 410-224-0850; E: edrDbie@aol.com SECY: CAPT LesUe R. Heselton Jr., USN (Ret.) 7101 Bay Front Dr., Apt. 61 I.Annapolis, MD 21403 H: 410-216-9629; E: Heselton43@1943.usna.com

Remembrance Lena "Lee" D. O'Brien, wife of James O'Brien, died Friday 2 Dec 2005. In adffition to Jim, Lee is survived by her daughter, Cassandra Durham and six grandchfldren. Inurnment was in Arhngton National Cemetery.

Bob Dampier reports: B "My loved and loving wife, Jean, left for a better place this morning. She has had a long bout with Alzheimer's resiffing at Arleigh Burke Pavffion for over two years.

She wiU be missed very much!" I Moose Grossetta passed on the word that Homer M. "Stub" Doran dies 3 Jan 2006 of congestive heart faflure. He was inurned in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, CA on 16 Feb

2006. Smb was predeceased by ffis (daughter, Stacy and is survived by ffis vwfe of 34 years, Barbara and two of her chfldren, Kathleen and Michael.

Bob Adrian reports: • "With my advancement of ffisabHng Arthritis, 1 have elected to move to the Arleigh Burke Pavffion, for assistance-mHving, (and a nursing home on the second floor, if needed). These facffities are fairly new and are buflt on the VINSON HALL Campus in McLean,VA, and offiy a few blocks from the residences of my 2 Daughter (and a McLean High School grandson) So, I wfll have plenty of backup.

My wife, Joan, wfll remain in the residence at AnnapoHs and continue her work in Real Estate and (as she says) "ffie in the Sadffie" My new address and telephone # are: Arleigh Burke Pavffion, 1739 Kirby Rd110,McLean,VA 22101; PH 703-506-6972 Best Wishes, Bob Affiian" • Alumni Arch The Naval Academy Alumffi Association is donating $500,000 to the Naval Academy Foundation to create an "Alumffi Arch" at the staffium in honor of Bill Busik. 1 am sure that there wffi be a comprehensive article in Sffipmate describing it.

Anniversary Jan and John Dudley celebrated ffieir sixty-first wedffing anffiversary with a fabffious cocktafl buffet party at Bay Woods of AnnapoHs on Sunday, 22 January 2006... Nearly aU of the local classmates plus many other friends of ffie Dudley's attended. Catering was done by the staff of Bay Woods plus pastries by one of the Dudley's daughter.

From Fran Phelps • After some mini-strokes Dick Phelps has been hospitalized for several days and is now in a nursing home. His phone is 561-394-0232. He may or may not be able to use it! Fran and the chfldren celebrated his 86'-" birthday most enjoyably in Del Ray Beach! • Note: 1 regret that there is Htde cheerful news tffis month but I can offiy report on what people teU me! 1 need more cheerffil news and lots of interesting pictures!

Great to be '43

ANI>JUAL MEMBERSHIP: 10% H F E MEMBERSHIP: 61% PRES; Fred Schnurr WASHINGTON l ^ P ; CAPT Chaitfie Rozier.USN (Ret) SECY; LCDR Prescott Palmer, USN (Ret.) 7450 Spring Valley Dr., Crestwood Ct., #227 Spnngfield,VA 22I5tV4939 H: 703-644-3180;E:

spahner_2215I(gyahoo.com

A hats-off of appreciation to Nancy Barbour for her continuing support of ffie column. In tffis case forwarffing ffice photos from Mary and Bill Barrow, as weU asfixDmBoimie and Beaver Horton. I hesitate givmg more pubHcity to ffie Beaver, but how coffid 1 resist showmg you such a ffice pictrure of a nifty couple.

Ann and Jake Heimark on the Peruvian end of the Amazon.

Classmate Tootie Kitt

A handsome pan of our Pensacola contingent Many and Bill Barrow

Bonnie and Beaver Horton basking in their Albuquerque sunshine.

A very ffice Cffiistmas commuffication from Jake and Ann Heimark is appropriately nautical on the vffiig of the bridge ofLaAmiata, a Peruvian riverboat on the Amazon, during a tour that mcluded mountain-top Machu Picchu .(Their lungs must be formidable, I pant on reacffing the 3rd floor of our apartment, -much less an Andean ruin.) Ann and Jake bemoan lack of '44 visitors to Mankoto but admit to noting Minnesota at '2F. as he wrote. He also questions the frequency of pictures of Bob Kitt in the column. The best I could this month is Rita and Bob's Tootie, below.

Nostalgia requires that 1 provide you v^rith yet another view of some of the finest plebes ever at Sffipwreck Tech, -again in Sunday finest.

Front L to R. Slim Chandler, Vince Cassani, Salty Poole ('41), L to R. Jack Harkins, Bob Coogan, Dominic Versaggi, Fletcher Burnham

Maury Hartle has reported-in with locater info update. He also hospitably soHcits caUs by phone or E-mafl from anyone headed Albuquerque way, -such as for the 2006 International BaUoon Festival in October. Okay, lets's hear it from you poopy-bag, enthusiasts.

At our '44 Christmas luncheon at the ArUngton Army Navy Club (courtesy arrangements by Mary and Stan Henderson,) Anne Alexander was very busy providing us with an exceUent coUecrion of photos. Thanks so much Anne. ActuaUy, it amounts to an embarassment of riches. Accordingly, your Scribe is forced to save half of the pictures for next month's column.

Dawn Walter and Fred Schnurr display the wonderful good cheerofthe occasion of the luncheon.

A second tip of the hat for column picture support to Nancy Barbour and to luncheon arranger Stan Henderson, shown with Kathy Carson. (Sorry you got cut off Kitt.)

Again the warmth of the Christmas luncheon occasion shows, with Anne Alexander and Charlie Rozier standing behind L to. R. Harry Benoit's date Mary Lou Novak, Clair Rozier, and Harry Benoit

Anne Alexander and Prescott Palmer

Anne Alexander with your Macbeth tartan Scribe, showing off a memory March 2006

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book we are putting together recorffing exploits of beloved BUI Alexander, whfle flying inVA-54. You may recoUect that back m the 50s, CffiCom fighters shot down a helpless British airHner off Hainan Island. They then made the mistake of assumffig ffiat theVF-54's heavy load AD-6s (later USAF designated A-Is in Vietnam) conducting reconnaissance for survivors, were easy prey, too. The CffiCom fighters made one firing pass, unaware that the Hft capacity of the ADs made them very fighter-nimble as weU. Two were shot down, one by our own Red Baron vonAlexander. What a classmate!

Now mustering above: Corky ScheflFer, Died 30 October 2005; Lloyd Yeich, Died 5 December 2005; Larry Richardson, Died 14 December 2005.

Locater Information Update: Pat and Maury Hartle, 2204 Dietz Farm Rd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107; Ph. (505) 344-8751; CeU(505)379-3828; E-mafl mauryhartle@comcast. net ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 6% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 65% PRES; BGEN D.H. Brooks, USMC (Ret.) 1212 Quincy St.,Alexandria,VA 22302 E: DHBROOKS2@coiiicast.net C O R R . SECY; RADM D.T. Poe, USN (Ret.) 2207 River Crescent Dr. AnnapoUs, MD 21401 H; 410-224-4544 C O R R . SECY; CAPT J.T. Cockrill, USN (Ret.) 8107 River Crescent Dr. Annapolis, MD 21401 H: 410-266-3596 E: JTCBFC@comcast.net WEB SITE: Avww.usna.com/classes/1945

INMEMORIUM Capt. Bill Hoover ffied of leukemia Wednesday 7 December 2005 at his home in AnnapoHs, MD with his family on hand. Bill was the Annapolis Area Vice President of the Association of the Class of 1945 USNA. Capt. Mark G. Tremaine died at Prince WiUiam Hospital 20 December 2005 in Manassas.VA. He had lived in Manassas since 2004.

Lt. Col. Palmer H. Rixey (Rix), died Wednesday morning, 4 January 2006 in TaUahassee, Florida after a six year battle with cancer. We aU remember "Rixey'45" as our class poet laureate and originator of "Dirty Thirty".

See "Last CaU Shipmate", for obituary detafls on classmates, tffis issue or subsequent issue.

PhyUis Schroeder, widow of Joe Schroeder, ffied in CaHforffia from

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Notification of Death of Classmate/ Wife/ Widow The death of a classmate, classmate's wife, or classmate's widow is information ffiat is important to aU of us. An announcement of each deaffi needs to be pubHshed quickly so ffiat ffiose who wish to do so can send condolences, attend services, phone spouses, make contributions, or take other desired actions. It is customary for our class orgaffization to send flowers or make a contribution to a designated charity or orgaffization to honor the deceased classmate. Please help us so that we can express Class of 45 sympathies in a tmiely and appropriate way.

The Wasffington area class officers have the responsibffity for taking required actions and making appropriate announcements. Please notify one or more of our officers and USNA AA (obits@usna.com/ 4110-295-4064)) by emafl and/or telephone when you first learn of the death of a classmate,ffiswife, or a classmate's vtddow. Don't wait for others to send notificationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;mffitiple alerts are welcome and are desired, since each one may contribute more of the required detafls.

We need to get prompt notification of death of every classmate,ffiswife, or a classmate's widow so that our class orgaffization can take timely action. Since notification is usuaUy received firom a variety of sources (next of kin or other famfly members, friends and neighbors, USNA Alumni Association, sffipmates, and classmates), it is important ffiat everyone know the specffic information needed to iffitiate the actions to be taken by the class.

Listed below are specific items of information needed to compfle an adequate obituaiy: 1. FuU name (and nickname) of deceased classmate/wife/widow.

2. Date and place of deaffi.

3. Cause of death.

4. Surviving next of kin (Name, maffing address, phone number, emafl.)

5. Point of contact: (spouse, famfly member,ffineralffirector,etc.)

Please give name, telephone number and emafl address.

6. Burial information (location, date, and tffiie of burial.)

7. Memorial service information (location, date, and time of semces.)

8. Spouse/famfly/next of kin desires on flowers, contributions, etc.

9. Need for assistance with obituary. Navy Mutual Aid, Alumni Association, or other Washington area organizations.

Based on the above information, announcements can be made in Shipmate, on class websites, and by class aU-hands emafl system. Please note ffiat these early announcements wiU not take the place of obituaiies. Class officers can obtain adffirional information needed by telephone caU to ffie point of contact given. kidney failure. Joe was buried at the Columbarium in October, 2005.

Dotty Olsen, the wife of Al Olsen, suffered a stroke on Tuesday, 20 December 2005 and ffied on Friday, 23 December. A mass was held at St. Ann's CathoHc Church, Arlington,VA on Tuesday, 3 January, foUowed with burial at Arlington National Cemetery. Dotty had been a dog show handler and an accompHshed horsewoman. She was an income tax volunteer assistant with the elderly. Memorials may be sent to: Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, 1821 University Avenue, West, St. Paul, MN 55104 or American Macular

Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 515, Northampton, MA 01061-0515.

George Steele reports that his beloved wife, Betty McDonald Steele, died on 23 September 2005 at a Baltimore hospice after a long illness.

Betty was a widely celebrated wild animal conservationist, author (more than seven books) and lecturer. Long obituaries ran in the London Dafly Telegraph,The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and The Baltimore Sun, with a mention in Time magazine. She is survived by a son, Rick Anderson of Nairobi, Kenya, a daughter, Dancy Mills of Baltimore, and five grandchildren.

AS WE ARE Greetings fix)m Fleet Lanffing in Adantic Beach, FL. Bob Schaufler, President of Fleet Lanffing's Chapter of Life Care Residents Association (FLiCRA) has been elected to the FLiCRA State Board of Directors. This orgaffization represents Florida continffing care retirement comniuffity residents to the state.

Update, on Bob Wood, 13th Company: Bob has been in Renaissance Gardens (assisted Hving faciHt\') for over two years now. His prostate cancer continues to spread slowly. He has hydrocephalus, nffid dementia and is also being treated for Parkinson's Disease. A year ago, ffie doctors gave him offiy about 4 months. Bob now uses a Jerry-chair to move about, so there is no danger of falHng as wiffi a wheelchair. He carmot stand. He is otherwise strong and has a good appetite. He does less taUffiig; ffis speech has deteriorated.

A note from Louise Giorgis reports that • "A new president was elected for the San Diego group at the Army-Navy Game Part\: Bob McCrary wiU be our contact and Hal Hoffer, the new president. They both appear to be fairly healffiy and efficient so we hope getting information from here wffi be easier, prompt, and that you wffi be pleased." •

Bill Benson, An Levy, Tiny Atkinson, EdBehm, Bob Kirk, Bill Traynor, Pat Gowan (sorry no photo of McCrany or Hoffer)

The San Diego County Survivors mustered 31 ffi Coronado for the annual Army-Navy Game luncheon at the Yacht Club. Lasagna buffet was supplied by Bob & Raye Lenson (and their daughter).

Here is the Hneup: Tiny & Anna Atkinson, Ed & Beth Behm, Bill & Gwen Benson, Betty Berger, Bette Brown, Layne Gambrffi, Al & Louise Giorgis, Pat Gowan, Bobbie Haines, Jim Hamburg, Hal & Barbara HoflFer, Bob & Carrol Kirk, Frank & Evelyn Kleber, Bob & Raye Lenson, Art & Midge Levy, Bob & Ann McCrary,

Jerry Patton, D o n & Peggy Shelton, Bill & Marion Traynor. A great game and a great time together.

A recent letter from Charlie Phillips, his first, fix)m his home in BeUeair, FL, reported that he made a recent trip to HuntsviUe,AL to the wedffing of ffis grandson, whose bride, incidentaUy, is a granddaughter of Senator Sparknian. He noted that he drove along the Adm. Alan Shepard Parkway along 165, in Alabama. He described contacts with several classmates in the Alabama area, i.e. Joe Moorer, Hugh Murphree and others. His e-mail is cpaphiffips@aol.com.

Tod Packer teUs us that • "After nearly 30 years on Sunset Drive, Barbara and 1 have-decided to "downsize" to a 3BR condo here in Summit. And so it was with a heavy heart and a wee tear in the comer of my eye that I disposed of my 1941 Army bathrobe which by then was a Httle moth eaten and bedraggled.

Effective 23 January our new address wfll be: 11 EucHd Ave, Apt 3B, Summit, NJ 07901-2166." •

health center where they have nursing care. She wiU have quite a bit of downsizing from 5 bedroom house to 2 bedroom condo. She has to seU her house and figure out what to take.Yes, Sue, we aU are doing it!!

Our Josiah Henson is being inducted into the National WrestHng HaU of Fame. Induction ceremonies are scheduled for Honors Week-end, June 2-3 in Stffiwater, OK. Joe won a bronze medal in freestyle wrestHng at the 1952 OLYMPIC Games in Helsinki, Fiffiand. He became a respected international wresffing official and the first American to officiate at the Olympics in the 1956 Games in Melbourne, AustraHa. He was a long-time leader in U.S. wrestHng and the Olympic movement. Joe was an undefeated wrestler and two-time Eastern IntercoUegiate WrestHng Association champion for the U.S. Naval Academy. His older brother, Staffiey Henson, is a Distinguished Member of the HaU of Fame and was a Naval Academy coach when we were midsffipmen.

Look Alive With '45!!

From Ben Young: • The North Texas Chapter of the Alumni Assn stages an annual Christmas leave "Blue Cffip Dinner' at wffich we entertain canffidates for the Academy and their parents and Midsffipmen home on leave. It's a pretty big deal - the Superintendent made the main speech, wffich is usual. Last year our area sent over 30 new midsffipmen to AnnapoHs, and there were over 40 candidates at tffis years soiree. But the interest to us look-aHvers is that at the end of the introductions of dignitaries (such as NFL HaU of Earner Roger Staubach '65), it was announced that the S.A.P.A. (Senior Alumnus Present Afloat) was Ben Young, Class of ~45! It reminded me of how closer we're creeping toward the front of the class news section of Sffipmate, and of the fact, feUows,WE'RE GETTING OLD!! • Sue Adriance, wddow of Homer Adriance, teUs us that she is moving from sunny southern CaHfornia to a retirement vfllage in Urbandale, Iowa, a suburb of Des Moines. She decided she would rather be near kids and other famiHes, than to be alone in the wonderfol weather. She found "Deerfield", a retirement home that felt Hke a Radisson cruise ship when she walked in. (Remember how she and Homer liked to cruise?) It is a very nice place, new, with townhouses, independent Hving, assisted Hving and a

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DEFENDIRESPUBUCAM ADOLESCENS, NON DESERAM SENEX The most frequent question 1 get is what happended to Daisy? Now I can teU you but, in Daisy's words: • "Other than hiking and clearing trafls on our mountains, maintaining about a nffie of mountain road on my tractor, improving Hghtmg in Tricia's art studio and gallery, and aU the other tffings wffich have to be done when you live in the mountains, my primary endeavor now has to do with trying to get the Veterans better organized for legislative action.

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Plan to get Congress to pass H.R. 3474 'Keep Our Promise to America's Mflitary Retirees Act'. On 8 December 2003 1 took charge of the effort to execute the Plan and within about a month had 42 states with a volunteer State Coordinator working on the Plan. Then several tffings happened which caused me to realize that H.R. 3474 appHed to offiy those mflitary retirees who were over 65 and had the potential to drive a permanent wedge between Retired Veterans in ffifferent age groups at a time when we should be attempting to coordinate the poHtical actions of aU the different Veteran organizations. So, on 11 January 2004 I very poHtely left the scene. As 1 anticipated, 'Class Act Group' wiU cease to exist on 31 December 2005.

"I quickly ffiscovered that a smaU group ofVeterans caUing themselves the 'Mffitary Health Care Reclamation Group' had already proposed a Bffi to rectify the flaws in H.R. 3474 which wffi fixTRlCARE and especiaUyTRICARE Standard. Accorffingly, I volunteered to work with the 'Mffitary Health Care Reclamation Group'/'Wffite Paper Group' and identified my Plan as VETERANS UNITED. I then proceeded to contact either the President or the Executive Director of virtuaUy every organization of'The Mffitary CoaHtion' to make them understand that they reaUy didn't have any appreciable grassroots legislative activity, even though they stiU keep teffing everyone that they do. It wasn't that I was turned down - I was completely ignored even by the organizations of which I am a Life Member. So, I decided to start at the BOTTOM of two of these organizations and. that's when things slowly started to happen.

"Currently. I am organizing my Legislative Action Plan as ExecVP of the Sixth District, Naval Reserve Association (Southeast states of MS, AL, GA,TN, NC, SC and FL) and as Deputy Chairman of the Legislative Committee, Department of California, Reserve Officers Association.

The ROA has indicated that the Plan wfll probably be approved as the ROA Pflot Plan for aU Departments, i.e.states, at the ROA Mid-Winter Conference in DC in February. The NRA wfll probably do Hkewise at their Spring Conference in DC in Aprfl. If and when this happens the other Veterans orgaffizations wfll see what they have been missing and wfll want to foUow suit. That's when we'U come pretty close to having a "Veterans Uffited" and real grass roots legislative activity which effectively

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puts the large Veterans population, estimated at 26 mflHon, to work." â&#x20AC;˘ Now, we know why Daisy missed the 60th. I'm sure we accept his absence as his response to "a ffigher caffing" and a realization that he's stiU. working for us. That reffization made it important for me to give ffis report on political activity high priority in tffis column.

In the December Column when I Hsted the names of a number of Classmates who served on Navy Special Weapons Teams.(NSWU) 1 was remiss in not Hsting the names ofJack Pagan (19), George Fogelsong (17) and Bob Wertheim (7) who were original members of NSWU 471. Their participation in the Program is covered separately on page 3.109 in the Memory Book. Interestingly, my report on NSWU's eHcited a response from Tom Bush '45 who reported that he was "shanghai'd" in 1952 to Navy Special Weapons after completing the Electroffic Engineering Course at the PG School enroute to pre-comissioning crew of USS MITCHER (DL 2) via a 4 week CIC Course in Boston. He altered course after CIC School and arrived in Albuquerque prior to ffis clearance. He spent the summer of 1952 learffing to drive a flat bed tractor-trafler combination. He was never told why. FinaUy, he entered Nuclear Supervisor School.and subsequendy, deployed inYORKTOWN; moved from Albuquerque to San Diego; deployed in ORISKANY; and, then back to destroyers.

I have received a letter from Mid'n Carlo Cicero thanking the Class for our generous support to the USNA Foundation which made it possible for ffim to have a one year scholarship at New Mexico Mflitary Institute (NMMI) to prepare him for the Naval Academy.

I'm going to investigate and report on, in a ffiture Column, how prospective Mid'n are selected by the Foundation for this Kind of scholarship and the process used to identify the sponsoring Class. My former roommate Bob Wertheim (7) and my youngest son graduated from NMMI and, as a result, I can attest to the exceUence of that school.

Mary CHfton, the widow of Autry Ward (Cliff) Clifton (7) notified me that she has moved into the Greater San Diego Area. This is very welcome news and a copy of the current address Hst was mailed to her. She can be contacted at: Mrs Mary A. CHfton, 4925 DemeterWay Oceanside, CA 92056 - 7439.We have particular difficulty keeping in touch with

many of the widows of our Classmates who move and don't teU us. A few Classmates are also guflty of tffis. It could be a problem of who to teU.When you move, please as a rffiffimum, send your new address to Clete, our Class Secretary and/or me so that we can forward it to the Coordinator of your deceased husband's Academy Company and the Academy's Alumiffi Association. (Our addresses are in the Masthead to the montffiy Columns.)

Bob Gautier (7) is working on the plans for our next Reuffion (62 1/2) in the Spring of 2007.(That's NEXT YEAR.) It'U be a 7 day round-trip cruise on the Columbia River from Pordand, OR, departing on Saturday afternoon and returffing Saturday morffing.The sffip voU be either EMPRESS OF THE N O R T H or QUEEN OF THE WEST. Both are stern wheelers. The former has 112 Staterooms and a capacity of 231 passengers, whfle the latter has 72 Staterooms and a capacity of 161 passengers.The EMPRESS is the newest but the QUEEN is offiy 10 years old. We'U cruise on the Wffiamette Raver and Columbia BJver Gorge with stops at Bonnevflle Lock and Dam and Mffitnomah FaUs; Penffieton, O R for the Real West Show and TamastsHkt Cultural Center; HeU's Canyon Jet Boat and Snake River cruising in Lewiston, ID; Mt St Helen's Volcano; Fort Clatsop and Astoria Column in Astoria, OR. The on board historian is exceUent pointing out points of interest whfle describing the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery route to the Pacific Ocean. AU shore excursions are included in the cost of the cruise and visits to ffistoric and scenic attractions are in new deluxe motor coaches. Diffing aboard ship is open seating and the food is exceUent.

Passenger elevators provide access to aU four decks. A Welcome Reception is held the first ffight and a Captain's Gala Dinner takes place during the cruise. There is Live Entertainment every ffight. Fran and Bob Gautier have made tffis cruise several times and heartily recommend it to everyone..

INTERESTED? For planning purposes please teU Bob Gautier at 4455 Monaco St, San Diego, CA 92107 or caU (619)224-3928. Emafl is rhgautier@aol.comYour notification of interest at this time is not a commitment.

Prices have deHbertely not been mentioned because of the uncertainty of ffiture fuel prices which coffid affect cruise prices. However, it should be noted

ffiatffieCrffise Co has several savings plans such as Free Air or Cash Off. 1 deeply regret to report the deaths of ffie foUowing Classmates: Donald Thompson Conover (6) ffied on January 11,2006 in Comunity General Hospital in SvTacuse, NY. He is survived by his vnfe Jeanne of 4986 Ridge Road, Cazenovia, NY 13035;ffisson Donald; his daughter Sarah; 3 grand daughters and 2 great grandsons. In Heu of flowers, contributions may be made to Cazenovia Volunteer Ambffiance of Cazenovia, NY. WiDiam N. "Billy" Gulp (10) ffied December 8,2005. He is survived by Margaret Jemison Shackleford (Peggy) Gulp,ffiswife of 54 years; one son; two daughters; 6 grand daughters; one grandson; and, two great grand chflffien.

Memorials may be made to ffie Salvation Army of Birmmgham, Covenant Presbyterian Church or your favorite charity. Mrs Cffip can be contacted at 3337 Hermitage Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223 Will D. Everhard (NG) passed away on December 4,2005. He is survived by Pe^y ZeUers Everhard ffis wife of 58 years; a daughter; 2 sons and two grandchflffien. In Heu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Mount Calvary Memorial Fund or to Heardand Hospice, 2260 Sprmg Road, CarHsle, PA 17013.

Mrs Everhard can probably be contacted via the Heartland Hospice.

Frederick (Fred) Allan Stevenson (2) of Midffietown, RJ ffied on January 4, 2006 after a courageous batde with cancer.

Hejomed ffie Navy ffi 1938 and was appomted to ffie Naval Academy ffi 1942.

He is survived by his wife Dorothy (Dana) Stevenson, his wffe of 60 years, who resides at 189Tuckerman Ave, Midffietown, Rl, 02842; two daughters; two grandchfldren; and, a number of ffieces and nephews.

Memorial donations ffi ffis memory may be made to First Presbyterian Church Buflding Repair Fund, Broadway and Everett Streets, Newport, R l 02840 or the Salvation Army, Memorial Blvd, Newport, Rl 02840.

Please refer to Last CaU for their obituaries.

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THE MAIL BUOY From Wayne Warlick, in Texas: • "Chet ....lastWednesday I foUy intended to update you on the three photo "masterpieces" that I had previously sent.

The update would have stated that they were aU taken on a 2005 cruise to celebrate both Rosemary's and my eightieth birthdays last year. The party of 23 included 4 chflffien with spouses, 8 of the 9 grandchflffien, and assorted compaffions and other km-foUc. It was a glorious week .

However, before 1 could get the above update accompHshed, I thought it best to have my moderate chest ffiscomfort investigated. 1 feared that 1 was most likely crying "WoH!" . . . but not so, as they discovered a blockage of the right coronary artery. That was corrected with a stent procedure, and I was back home by Friday noon!.... Wayne" •

Wayne Warlick, all dressed up real fancy for his birthday party

And from Bill "Ike" Metzger: • " . . . 2005 has been a year of continuing recovery as I found that my physical stamina, manual dexterity, and mental quickness had aU deteriorated more than I reaHzed during my 2004 siege of problems. Things are about back to normal now, but "normal" certaiffiy isn't what it was a few years back. I'm sure that's not news to you.

Doris and I stiU volunteer part time at SIL International Center (the techffical arm ofWycHffe Bible Translators) here in DaUas. But our part time has ffiminished significandy since we moved here 13 years ago. I've had the feeHng for the past year or so that we should move to a smaUer place, but we're without a destination for the time being. We've never quite adjusted to the long, very hot summers here, but there are some pleasant locations in the "hffi country" west of Austin. We'U see . . . with my warmest regards, Bffi" • ORDERSTO

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• " It was 12 June, 1944. I had been confined to my room, 1418-A in Bancroft, for several days, when the "word"finaUyarrived to appear before the Academic Board to plead my case, and either leave the Academy or stay as a MIDN 3/C with '47, joining them on the summer cruise aboard NEW YORK. The eventual decision of the Board that day was that 1 was to be honorably ffischarged, proceed vdthout delay to Bflger's Gate, and report to the good ship USS OUTSIDE. That hot and muggy day was indeHbly imbedded in my mind.

I had been so "Blue and Gold" and wanted so much to have my Navy veteran father pin on my Ensign shoulder boards, that It was a bitter pffi to swaUow. I went on to a folfiffing 30-year career as a bridge design engineer with the State of North CaroHna, and as an active member and participant in Academy and Class affairs.

But I have had many dreams about tffis particffiar chapter of my Hfe. The foUowing is the most recent, and the one I want you to hear about: I dreamed I received a letter from the Navy Department, requiring my signature, and authorizing me to return and resume the course as a Tffird Classman!

The Board had made a mistake, had rescinded their decision, and 1 was to R E T U R N IMMEDIATELY! WeU, have mercy, Miss Percy, what was the thing to do? No hesitancy on my part. I simply repacked my cruise box for immediate departure, and almost damn weU woke up from the dream, but since it was just a dream, I stayed in bed to let the good feeling continue!

1 hope this short story strikes a chord with those of you who achieved your goal by graduating and serving in "this man's Navy", who had iUustrious careers, and who experienced many wonderffil days at

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sea. I salute you, gentlemen, and ask you to remember one 'bilger' who wished so much to be a Graduate and an officer in the Navy, and share that Hfe with you.

Benjatrun Park Terrell '47 Life Member , USNA Alumffi Assn." • FINAL HONORS Since the last column, we have been saddened by news of the loss of our Classmates Robert Emmett Fredricks, John Wesley Clayton, Wilbur Glenn Ferris, Leonard Albert Tepper, Charles Henry Schnorr, Jr., Irwin John Viney, and John McGrath SuUivan. FuU obituaries have been provided for Last Call. We offer our deepest sympathy to ffieir friends and famffies.

Those who made the '47 Caribbean tour aboard MS Veendam in 2004 wffi be saddened to hear of the recent passing of Mrs. Dolores Kneeland, our Tour Director.

ARMY-NAVY FOLLOWUP The Southern California Irregulars mustered at the O-Club of MCAS Miramar at 1100 for the Army-Navy game. It is (quite properly) assumed by aU those who were present that their support and noisemaking was critical and instrumental in ensuring Navy victory. There were several photos provided for this somewhat belated report, but the most teffing one — taken from behind the bar — was deemed too teffing for use in tffis venue!

Attending were: Bernie Bandish, Dick Bivin, Lynn Ann and Jim Jameson, Margo and Walt Krstich, Pat and Nick Nicholson, Gloria McNulty Ortega (widow ofJohn McNulty '47), Maggie and Bill Patten, Jack Richter, Hank Ruppel, BiUie and Bill Russell, Georgie and John Van Sickle, John Van Velzer.

Jack Richter and Maggie Patton smile broadly as Navy does it to Army againl

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walked into the lobby of the Sofitel Hotel in Bucharest, Romania, and ran into Classmate Web Gokey, accompanied by his lovely bride Mickey. What's more, they were going on the same cruise; a delicious ffinner and a train trip later we were aU in Constanta, to embark in our sffip: M/S River Adagio, vintage 2003, has four decks, an elevator and cabins for 164 ( we had 145 on board).

The next eight days took us up the Black Sea Canal, through part of Bulgaria and through the famous Iron Gate to the Danube. Next was Belgrade, SerbiaMontenegro, and thence to Croatia.

I was particularly impressed with Croatia — mostly clean, weU-cared-for, frienffiy and cheerful. Then on to Budapest, where, as at aU the previous stops, we took our fffi of exceUent food and wine, and were surrounded by beautiful music. I flew back then, while Web and Mickey took off for Prague.

AU the countries stffi have a lot of damage from W W II and subsequent fighting. I enjoyed the entire trip, and would do it again, but preferably on my own schedule. Sam" •

LtoR Sam Pillar, Mickey Gokey and Web Gokey transit a lock in the "Iron Gate" Gorge of the Danube aboard M/V River Adagio

And from Walt Johnson in Northern Virginia: I "As you noted last month, Loyce and I visited Israel and Jordan last November. I know you printed the photo of the Golden Dome on Mount Moriah, which showed only me — and that is one of the most impressive locations we have ever visited, particularly inside. But here is one of both of us at sunset before The Treasury at Petra, in Jordan. We were obviously not the first there, since we found The Treasury empty! Walt" •

Loyce and Walt Johnson watch the sunset In front of The Treasury at Petra

QUICKTAKES Bill Metzger writes in to say that he needs information on Class ring repairs, and it develops that there have been some changes in the service at Bafley. Banks and Bidffie.When and if you need them, detailed info and phone numbers are avaflable from your scribe... Earle Trickey has joined CYBERSEVERN47 and is the latest to become listed among our Email-capable Classmates... From Fayette, MO, Phil Baylor advises that he and wife Martha flew to Buenos Aires, then visited the Falkland Islands, safled around the Horn , and visited ports in Argentina and Chfle before debarking in my old stomping grounds at Santiago to fly home .. .Take a quick look at your calendar — when you read this, we'U be offiy about three months away from Sixtieth Reunion time! Are you aU prepared? .. .The annual Washington Christmas brunch at the Army-Navy Country Club brought out 68 Classmates, wives, and friends — great fun and carols. . .And of course the reason why you see more pictures this month is that we received very Htde text we could use!

Come on, guys, how about a Htde help? pictures AND text, please! . . . Untfl next time CHS.

LtoR Elmer Kiehl and Ted Davis calmly obsen/e somebody's backyard. Nobody remembers why they were tangled in this clothes line in 1943, but they take the opponunity of publishing this photo to sadly repon the passing of their old submarine buddy Charlie Irwin

Take 'er down! The safe way â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with all lines doubled up to the pier! Joe Cofer at the controls of TENNESSEE (SSBN 734} during visit last August WM * ^

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As I glance tffiough ffie emafls, letters, and ffie notes on phone calls that provide bulk offfiecolumn, I see that tffis month is not exceptional. What is becomffig more evident is that, as we are getting older, it seems that activity is decHffing, and people are migratmg out of their longtime digs mto smaUer and more carefree environments.What is good is that of those whose mobffity is stffi avaflable are traveling and tripping. Please share your &n vnth your Classmates by dropping me a Une or an emafl.

The Wasffington area Classmates gathered as destined for the March luncheon on Friday the 13'-'^ at the Army Navy Country Club and were entertained and informed by Chet Gladchuck, the Director ofAtffietics, who tore over from AnnapoHs between sundry duties and gave us a broad look at atffietics, especiaUy footbaU, in ffis usual ffigh energy style. He was ffin and informative, and he left no doubt that the Navy sport program is booming, and it is not about to slow down as long as he is on board. On hand with wives were, Reed, Tony Duncan, Heid,Vfllarreal, BaU, Muffiy O'Connor, Deeley, Carruth, Corley, Goldman, Rasmussen, Harkins, Beggs, Prichard, and Conable. Singles were Graham, Morgan, Ghormley George Suffivan, Cab Davis, Geiger, Sisson, Sumner Moore, BiU Arnold, Andrus, Olson, Buhrer, and

Borlaug. Edffie Welch escorted Diana Keenan, and Rosemary Hogg was there.

Meanwhfle, in Newport, Frank Snyder, who maintains strong ties with the Naval War CoUege, and is in demand locally as a historian and raconteur, has developed an exceUent lecture on the Legacy ofTrafalgar, with which he has entertained Newport groups, most recendy, the English Speaking Union.

Frank continues to stock his encyclopeffic mental archive as no one else 1 know, and at any gathering, can be found speUbinffing groups of avid listeners.

Guy Buck rings in from Sarasota where he and Bebe have survived the passage of the various storms. "We have had a fairly good year other than the invasion of cancer in our extended fanffiy.

Our eldest son, Ed, lost his wife in Houston to cancer a year ago. My youngest son, Sean, '83, took over and planned a beautiffil funeral and was of inestimable assistance to us and ffis brother. We have 3 other extended family members fighting tffis blasted disease that takes young and old. We both golf 2 or 3 times a week atTPC Prestancia and enjoy this fabulous weather. 1 attach a photo taken on my 80 birthday in front of the 27 foot scffipmre of the famous kiss in Times Square, which is creating a lot of interest on our waterfront.

Angus McDonald and Tom Hayward, Navy League dinner

Angus McDonald sent along a photo of himself with Tom Hayward at Navy League dinner in Seattie.

Jack Chapman, 8*" Company, caUed from ffis home in Doylestown, PA, with the news that feUow Doylestown Classmate, Charles P. Smith, 5'Company, died on 7 January from the effects of Alzheimer'sffisease.He was a local publisher and published the local newspaper "The Inteffigencer" for 32 years. He was quietly involved in a number of charitable and volunteer orgaffizations and frequently did things for others. He grew up in Hartford, CT, and served at the Academy at one point in the Navigation Department. After leaving the Navy, he became a manager at the Phfladelphia plant of the Container Corp of America. In 1966, he married Carolyn Calkins of Doylestown and entered the pubHshing business. He leaves ffis wife, two sons, and two grandchildren.

Herb Benton, fives in Chauvin, LA, and Scorchy Srffith reports that the Bentons survived Katrina in good shape, quoting a letter from Herb: I "The recent floods offiy caused minor damage to our landscaping. Chauvin is 30 miles south of Houmas, wffich is 30 miles southwest of New Orleans, is a fisffing vffiage of some 200 shrimp boats. Aside from having a boathouse with two boats, we five in a conventional four bedroom, two bath recently buflt house set 13 feet above the ground on pflings. In addition to waterborne sports, we are in the heart of real Cajun country, with opportunities for side trips to areas you may not have experienced before." H

Guy and Bebe Buck, 80"' bday

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I am very sad to report that Dudley Holstein (20 Company) died of heart faflure while visiting a daughter in Pennsylvania on 18 December 2005. He was a Brooklyn boy, graduated from ffigh school there in 1940, and erflisted in the Navy in 1941. He found his way to

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Duffiey was a pffiar of the AnnapoHs 48 group for many years, and worked tirelessly for the Class, always being able to arrange the detafls of our Reuffions and Homecorffings with the finest of accommodations and food. He had a lock on the Boat House for the Class, and ffis passing is marked alas by the Academy's plans soon to completely revamp the Boat House forffifferentusage. Duffiey was one of a kffid. He always knew how to find a way to accompHsh whatever he saw needed to be done, when others would not. He loved ffis famfly, ffis Class, and the USNA. He is missed. His ffineral was held in the new Naval Academy Commodore Uriah P. Levy Center and Jewish Chapel, and was an impressive service in a very impressive facffity. Duffiey would have been proud.

Another rffissffig Classmate, sought especiaUy by Bob McCHnton and Ed Cummings has been found. Jonathon R. Warren, 33 Linda Ave, Apt 2511, Oakland, CA 94611-4820,510-655-5601.

Bob BonneU has some assorted news items wffich I wffi display below. Thanks, Bob. Herb Green recently received the Distinguished Educational Leader Award from the Rutgers Graduate School of Education, along with the Board Chairman ofVerizon, for ffis helping elementary school kids learn to read and for ffis continuous leadership in the prestigious PubHc Education Institute, wffich he founded 25 years ago at Rutgers to pursue issues of elementary and secondary education. The institute presents programs montffiy, attracting 100-500 education oriented ISQ citizens.

Herb reports that Ben Conroy recently retired from playing piano in the eveffing at a club 90 mfles from home in Austin, TX. Fred Horvath, PhD, has been teaching psychology and is parent to a most attractive and certaiffiy the youngest Class offspring (they were at our 55*-" Reuffion). Ski Falevski has become an

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honorary member offfiscountry club on Staten island after 55 years of golf there, and where he continues to watch wdth anxiety ffis real estates taxes escalate as new residents gut and replace large, lovely old Staten Island homes with huge new mansions.. .Sound famffiar??

I am most sad to report the death of Bob Chew (Robert Smith Chew,Jr), 5'^ Company, in Houston, after a brief iUness on 13 December 2005. Bob was a Navy juffior, born in Jamestown, Rl. He went to St. Albans School in Wasffington and joined 1944 classmates Bffi Chanffier, Len Mulbry and me in becoming members of the Class of 48. Bob and BiU became aviators, Len became a doctor, and 1 stuck to the ocean. Bob was a career carrier pilot, test pflot, made the first hands-free landing on a carrier, served 2 tours in Vietnam as XO and then C O ofVF-194, Red Lightffings, and was shot down in an F-8 Crusader. He was CO ofVF-124 at Miramar, X O of America (CVA-66), and CO of NAS El Centro, after 4 years at the Pentagon. Bob's first wife, EHnor, and ffis second wffe, Patricia, predeceased ffim. He is survived by ffis wffe, Evelyn,ffisson, Robert III, of Springfield, MA, and 2 grandsons. Bob was a good ffighschool footbaU player and an exceUent soccer player, varsity at Navy. As a continuing famfly Jamestowner, he was a member of the Conafficut Yacht Club and the Kiwaffis. He was a member of the Society of the Cincinnati and St. Luke's Uffited Methoffist church, Houston. Bob was an aviator and a fighter pflot, but he stffi was a saflor vtrith the sea in his blood.

Charlie and Rosemary Butler escaping Hurricane Wilma at The Lodge at Sea Island, GA

CharHe Buder ffirnishes a foto of Rosemary and himseff at the Lodge at Sea Island, GA.They five in Coral Gables FL and I excerpt ffis letter. "We have managed to survive another bad hurricane season, with no damage to our home of 35 years. Our 2 ancient five oaks and Cuban mahogany lost some branches..

Last Spring we took a leisurely trip to Virgiffia with stops at favorite inns ffiscovered over the years;The Lodge at Sea Island (the Cloister),Wooffiands Inn near Charleston, The Inn on the Bfltmore Estate at Ashevffie NC, Fearrington House near Chapel Hffi, the Tides Inn, IrvingtonVA, and the WiUiamsburg Inn. In the faU, we ffiove north as far as the Bfltmore Inn when Wflma struck South Florida. Good timing."

Dick Rubensteffi caUed from Kansas City to note that Dave and Mary Lane Hartshorn have departed the Jacksonvffie area and settied in a retirement commuffity at 645 Forest Park Blvd, St. Augustffie FL 32092. Jax wffi never be the same. jTj

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Perkins at Budapest

John MarshaU Perkins and his wife, Eleanor, provide a shot of themselves in Budapest, stanffing near someone's castle.

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Secretary Note: Please note the change in postal maffing address to my home. I have rented the R Q Box through Mar 2006 after wffich I wffi close it out. If any one has a good reason that we shoffid continue to squander money please advise. THIS WILL BE THE LAST NOTICE. WASHINGTONANN APOUS/MIDIANT. The Christmas luncheon, graciously hosted as usual by Jack Benoit at the Army Navy Country Club was held on the second Tuesday in December.

55 classmates and spouses celebrated the

start of ffie hoHday season. LOIS ALVIS, BART/JACKIE BARTHOLOMEW, JACK/ROSEMARIE BENOIT, BILL/JANE BLACK, BILL/BETTY CALLAGHAN. CHARLOTTE CAPONE. KEN/MOLLY CARR, RICK CLAYTOR, DIANE COBB, JOHN/PAT DRAIM. BOB/PRISCILLA EUSTACE, AL/NANCY FROST. KAY GARIBALDI. RALPH/MARLENE GHORMLEY BILL GOEWEY, BILL/BETTY GUTHRIE, ALICE KRAUS, STEVE/MARYLOU KRAUSE.JOYDELL MCCABE, JOHN/HELEN METCALF, MORT/ADALINEN NEELY, GENE/FRANCIS REIHER, PAUL/MIMI RIEGERT, TAYLOR/HELEN RIGSBEE, BOB/CANDA SMITH, SLIM/HELEN SOMERVILLE, PETE/DE ETTE SWANSON,AL/ELINOR THOMSON, WARREN/URSULA VOSSELER, DICK/HELEN WOLFOPD.AND BARKLEY/PEGGY WOOD made up the group.

L-R Rick CLAYTOR, Bob EUSTACE

L-R: DudyMcQullling, Carolyn English, Ted Annenberg, Clare/Charles DiBenedetto, Jack English, Barbara/Richard Glickman, Phyllis/Don Lister, Carolyn Stutt, Elliott Schuman, Eileen Klein, Dodo Laric, Bill Stun. Betty/Dave Sprague, Jim McQuillIng, Paul Laric

L-R Dodo Laric, Liz Bacon, Betty Sprague {camera shy Dave was really 18^^ company, but was made an honorary member of the 1^^}, Joanne Plank, Laila Grabowsky Pete Plank, Fred Grabowsky and John Bacon.

(L-R) the Woods, Parsons, Roos, and Hamilton; the McElroys, Grabowskys, and Benoits in front of the Commodore Uriah P Levy Center and Jewish Chapel

L-R Bob C00NJ7, Ban BARTHOLOMEW, John DRAIM L-R John METCALF Bill GUTHRIE

L-R Slim and Helen SOMERVILLE, Ursula and Voss VOSSELER

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NEWYORK. On 2 December the New York Group held their annual Christmas dinner at the Wffiiams Club.

John Bacon and Pete Plank decided that the 19'- Company Plebes of 60 years ago should have a reunion in an easily accessible place — New York. On 6 December, John and Liz Bacon, Pete and Joanne Plank, Fred and Lafla Grabowsky, Paul and Dodo Laric gathered at Larics for drinks then to an ItaHan bistro near Greenwich ViUage for dinner. The next photo shows the party.

The reunion concluded after the next day's noontime jazz concert, Irish Pub lunch, and another cocktail party (at John's brother's apartment on 5 avenue.

Plans are in the miU for another reuffion.

WASHINGTON TheWashington group met for lunch 10 Jan at the Army Navy Country Club.

Attendees included BARTHOLOMEW, BENOIT, BLACK, CLAYTOR, COONTZ, GHORJVILEY, GRABOWSKY, GUTHRIE, HASKELL, HELBIG, LEONARD, JONES, REIHER, RIEGERT, SWANSON,WOOD. CORRESPONDENCE: Duane C.Young sent on a letter including a recent article excerpted from "Wings of Gold", Spring 2005, which points out how Adm. Harry E.YarneU (USNA'97), then Commander Aircraft, Battle Force and Commander Aircraft, U. S. Fleet led the carriers Saratoga and Lexington on a simulated attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 February 1932 Fleet Problem XIII and Grand Joint Exercise 4. At that time YarneU planned and executed a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor with the same results as AdmYamamoto achieved in 1941, although there were no casualties.

The author was his brother. Jack Young "52, who was appaUed to find his grandchildren (public school educated) had no idea that we had fought a war against Japan from 1941-1945. If anyone wants a copy of the article, write Duane at 2379 Elmhurst Blvd, NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152-6053, and he wffi provide.

Tom Parsons sent the foUowing photo taken in front of the Commodore Uriah P. Levy Center and Jewish Chapel during the autumn meeting of the Naval Academy Foundation, Atffietic, and Scholarship Programs. In the snapshot are (L-R) the Woods, Parsons, Roos, and Hamilton; the McElroys, Grabowskys, and Benoits also attended.

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LOSSES: Cdr. John Jensen died 14 Dec 2005 of pneumonia, wffich he had fought for three weeks. An Eagle Scout, he enHsted in the Navy in 1941 and served in both the Adantic and Pacific theaters during WWII. He married Mary EHzabeth Blades, an AnnapoHs girl, the autumn after graduation, went to flight training, and served in Korea. Around 1960 he sffifted to the Naval Reserve and joined the FAA as an engineer, later becoming the Chief Engineer at the FAA research facffity at Pomona, NJ. He was active in veterans' organizations, serving as Post Commander in the American Legion and working with the Boy Scouts. Many of us wiU remember him as a consistent source of Good (funny) jokes on e-mail. He is survived by two daughters, LesHe M. Jensen of AUentown, and Dr. Muffit Jensen-Bravo of Burbank, Ca., as weU as two granddaughters.

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We studied EngHsh, History and Government at the Naval Academy department by that name. Now they have an EngHsh Department that stands by itself. Professor Michael Parker was its chair from 1993 to 1997 and he is now the author of an award winning history book,"Presidents' Hffi: Buflding an AnnapoHs Neighborhood, 1664-2005." It has earned ffim rewards from various

Historic Organizations. We are led to believe that the academy has half civflian and haff mffitary faculty and the contributions of each are what makes the academy a great acaderffic institution. Parker thinks of research writing as a process of meeting people, he also thinks aU academic subjects blend into other areas, Physics to Math and English to History We can agree with the professor's interest in research and feel proud that we of the Class of 1950 are assisting in the effort by the support that we have provided in up-dating the Naval Academy Museum.

Barry Sanders roamed with abandonment on Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego 17 years ago and now Reggie CambeU of Navy has tied the NCAA bowl record of 5 touchdowns on that same field on 22 December 2005 during the Poinsettia Bowl. Because of the hype in the San Diego Union-Tribune the week before the game on the inabffity of CSU to stop the Navy ground game, I remarked to Mark Frudden on the way to the Bowl game, "If I had Paul Johnson's ear right now I would urge him to pass on the first play from scrimmage." WeU anyway, that happened and produced a 55 yard reception—to CambeU—and a touchdown. Now you know the rest of the story!

Herb Babington checks in from SHdeU, LA. to report that he survived Hurricane Katrina. SHdeU is 25 mfles north of New Orleans, but the storm passed directly over the town and there was mandatory evacuation. After 4 days Betty and Herb were aUowed home to find roof damage, trees down and debris everywhere. They went without power for a month and had no mafl, newspapers or telephone. Herb says that in retrospect they were extremely fortunate as the storm surge stopped 5 blocks fi-om the house and just 5 mfles south the destruction was complete.

At this time of year,John Cougffiin offers the thought that he just noticed.

That is when you put the two words, "The" and, "IRS" together it speUs, "Theirs"? Further, is their a connection between that and the recent Supreme Court ruHng on the State of Oregon assisted suicide law?

Brig. Gen. Dennis HejHk USMC is foriffing the Marine Corps' first ever special forces command and he was a featured speaker at the San Diego Convention Center in January as a part of the Naval Institute's West 2006

Conference. Of course the Marines consider aU in the Corps to be eHte and have resisted joining forces with commando teams such as ffie Navy's SEALS or the Army's Green Berets.

Known as MarSOC and its teams as Snake Eaters, HejHk expects to have 2 companies ready for combat by the end of 2006. Within 5 years 2,600 Marines wiU make up ffie special unit. They wiU work in teams of about 12, often behind enemy Hues and wffi speak the loc;fl language.As retired Gen.Joe Hoar observed, "It is worth the price to bring ffie Marine Corps into the modern age of warfare and we are going to add anoffier dimension to the Special Operations Force!"

JackAkin's book "The HaUs of Navy" is now in print and it gives us a look back at what we experienced with the "Old Tales Retold". A purchase order for the book may be made by senffing such to Jack Akin, R Q Box 1218, New London, NH. 03257. Enclose a check fo $29.95. As a forward to the book, CharHe Cooper writes, "What a great trip down Memory Lane,Jack has produced an eminendy interesting and informative treatment for old Grads."

Regional Meetings The San Francisco Bay area '50 group met at Dori Davi's home in Danvffie, CA on 4 December for brunch with Jim Kennedy, Dick Landes, Ken MoU and Joe Pausner plus wives. On 5 January the group were back at the usual location at ffie Pleasanton Hotel in CaHforma. Back EastffiAnnapoHs on the 6th of January we gathered John Henderson, Rex Kflbourn, Ed McLean, Jim Oberholtzer, Tom Ross, Phfl Ryan and Daryle Tripp.

John Cavanaugh was in ICU at Anne Amndel Medical Center with heart, lung and circulatory problems.Tom Rogers was in Walter Reed Hospital as a result of a mfld stroke but was now at home and recovering weU. The business meeting concentrated on the usual subjects of poHtics, reHgion and sex. Meanwhfle over m the District and the general Washington area they had: Larry Hawkins, Marsh Treado, Bob OHver, Bffi Rockey Daryle Tripp, John Greenwood, Tom Bigley Bob Monroe, Law Kivlen,Tom Ross, Frank Carter, Mflt Schultz, BiU Smoot, Bob Shultz, Bfll Simon, Dick PoweU, Ead Halpern,Bm Kieffi and Bffi Diehl. Mflt Schultz has been appointed to Chair a Committee to identify a nominee for President with the election to take place at the March Meeting. Back on the West

Coast on the 6th ofJanuary at the meeting at the Board Room of the Coronado GoffClub we were stffi elated over the outcome of the Poinsettia Bowl and some were considering a trip back East for the 2006 renewal of the Army/Navy game to see the continuing successes of a Paul Johnson coached team. Gathered were: Mark Frudden, J. B. FarreU, Stan Neander, Dick Smith, Wayne Jensen, Dick Martin, Helen and Gene Wisenbaker,Teri and John MaUoy, BiU Grimm and Faye and Don EUiott.

Losses Joseph Burgess ffied on 6 December 2005 in Brandon,VT Joe worked for Betffiehem Steel in Baltimore for many years and was a dairy farmer in Vermont where he received many state and national awards for farrffing methods.

Survivors include ffis wife, EUen, and a stepson,Noel and 2 stepdaughters, Nina and Christina. Funeral services were held in Brandon on 14 December at the ST. Thomas Episcopal Church. Burial was at Pine Hffi Cemetery in Brandon.

Joseph P. Fleming died at his home in RicWand.WA. on 4 November 2005. He had struggled with Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinsonism for a number of years.

Joe earned an MA degree from the U. of Oregon and attended law school at U.C. Hastings. He had a long career with Kaiser Engineers. He is survived by his wife. Eve, daughter, Sheryl,and son, Darrin, and a grandson, Gregory. There was a Memorial Mass at Christ the King CathoHc Church in RJcffiand on 9 November.

Beat Army, Wayne.

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"We few, we happy few, we band of brothers" WiUiam Shakespeare, King Henry V 55^^ Reunion Notes: It's stiU not too late to join us in AnnapoHs 21-24 for the 55"-'^ Reunion. If you stiU

haven't returned the Reuffion material please do so. There wffi be a new 2006 Edition of the Class Blue International Phone Book. Please check that your address and telephone numbers are up to date. If not, please send the corrected listings to Jay Woodbury.

Farewell: It is with deep regret that I must report the passing of the foUowing Classmates and spouse since our last column.

Howard E. Ruggles, II, husband of Genevieve passed away from unreported causes before Christmas in San Diego.

Agnes, wife of Carr Whitener also passed away before Christmas, and Harrison Starn, husband of Marie, also passed away during the Christmas season from the long range effects of asbestos exposure in his earlier life. May they Rest in Peace.

Our sympathy and prayers go out to their famffies.

Around the Class, Around the World: From Arizona: Dick Childs has again graced us with ffis report of life on the move for the past two years, as foUows: I "In May '04 Bobbye and I were on the M/V River Odyssey on a Rhine/Main/ Danube cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest, and were seated one night for dinner at a table for 6 across from an attractive blonde who looked vaguely famffiar. During the dinner conversation, she turned out to be none other than the Florida-dweUing sister of our own footbaU place-kicking star Roger Drew, she was a dead-ringer for my dusty 57 year old memory bank. A month later on a Sunday afternoon in Seattle, we were sipping wine awaiting a matinee performance ofThe Seattle Symphony when we chances upon Barbara and Dick Crawford, of Mercer Island, WA, whom we hadn't seen in some years â&#x20AC;&#x201D; smaU world! After 21/2 years of 5 0 * Anffiversary cruising the Caribbean and Europe's Rivers, we cHpped our wings in '05 to stay home and take care of some unfiffished business; repairing and restoring our downstairs rooms in Washington that were flooded from the disasterous burst-washer-hose flood of September '04.Took over half the warm, sunny, clear, dry summer to get aU that finished, though we did set aside a little time for goff, boating, and singing a summer concert with our Island chorus. Back in our usual Arizona winter haven since early November. This is the land of scarlet bougainviUeas, red, pink, and white oleander, fragrant citrus, taciturn cacti.

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aU atwitter with super-abundant bird life, under cerulean blue skies awash in brflHant sunshine, truly a magical place where "Summer spends the Winter". Our 4 citrus trees are already decorated for the season, hung with globes that inch toward ripe orange and golden yeUow with each passing day. Coyotes howl from the hffisides around town, and javeHnas leave tracks in the dust of the aUeys each ffight.

'Tis a wonderful change from Wasffington's winter rains that keep the evergreens growing taU and plant Hfe green for our return in the spring when the rhododendron explodes into bloom.

We seem to stay eternaUy busy here with golf bridge, activities with archaeological, natural history, and music groups, including singing in a Christmas concert with a commuffity chorus, and a weekly chirping in our Church choir, exploring the surrounffing deserts and visits to nearby Mexico.

2006 looks Hke Costa Rica in February, in early March we plan to go on our annual jaunt to a remote Miramar Beach, east of Puerto Penasco, on Mexico's Sea of Cortes, Aprfl in AnnapoHs for the Glorious 55^^, then May in England â&#x20AC;&#x201D; our first return visit since we Hved in London over 40 years ago.. .we're reaUy excited about that." I (There was a lot more news, but I'U leave that so the Chflds can teU you about it at the Reunion. AL) And from Hawaii, Kelsey Sears sends an October 2005 photo of "A Rlumeria between two Orcffids", notated " Charter Member of the Honolulu Club Celebration - Pappy Sears," TIte Wonder of it All" between Miss Honolulu and Mrs. Hawaii. Aloha!

undergoing heart surgery at that time. His recovery went weU, untfl after Christmas, when he experienced drastic reactions to ffis medicines, and had to return to the ER. He reports that he is again on the mend, and hopes to see everyone at the 5 5 * .

That's aU for now Please keep those letters & photos coming. God Bless, Al Raithel Sara Hilganner, a friend from New Zealand, Lex Ross, Beau Dietrich, Deanie Thomas and Bob Small

Also it was reported that David Ghysels had won a very nice crystal bowl for low gross score in the Seffiors Event at the Annual Homecoming GolfTournament.

David and Wake Stornetta were the offiy members of the class that competed tffis year.

From San Diego: A happy group of East Coast '51ers and spouses after the Poinsettia Bowl victory.

Bill and Anne Holmberg, Pete Hilganner, Gilda and Trent Shaver

And finaUy from "Shangri La", wherever that may be

Bill Hennessey and friends enjoy a tropical interlude.

Pappy Sears between Miss Honolulu and Mrs. Hawaii

Homecoming 2005, found a happy group of tailgaters, enjoying the great faU weather and fine company.

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From The Binnacle List: Don Brewer reports that he wiU be unable to attend the 55â&#x201E;˘ as he isffiUtime care giver for wife Rat who is on oxygen 24/7. He notes that he housekeeping attributes learned Plebe Year have paid off handsomely. Time does take its toU. Reece Belk reports that he was unable to attend Bill Lawrence's funeral as he was in the Operating Room

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CHANGE IN DATE F O R T H E 55TH REUNION! Mark your calendars for the weekend of 15 September 2007. The EXCOM changed the date from 22 September 2007 to the 15 because 22 September faUs on affighJewish Holy Day. An advantage to the change is that we wffi be able to have our Friday ffight banquet in the Staffium Banquet HaU. The footbaU game on Saturday is the season opener with BaU State. More information as I receive it.

You aU should have received the President's letter with baUots for a new President and a change to the Bylaws.

BaUots are streaming in. In ffis letter Jim notes that we need to "beef up" the class treasury. Donations from you woffid be particularly welcome.

The January Wasffington-AnnapoHs luncheon found us enjoying remarkably ffice weather as we gathered to hear Jim Cheeves, the Naval Academy Museum Archivist. His comments provided ffistorical perspectives and interesting detafls of current projects, for example, reffirbishing flags where detafls about their original color may be in question.

Attending: Lola and John Langford,Ed Leonard, Bettie and Ray Amor, Jack O'Connell, Jim Numieley, Leigh Ebbert, Jim Wilson, Bob Denbigh, Charlie Brown, Al Bress, Gene Avallone, Bill Roberts, Red Stein, Doug Payne, Walt Locke, Bob Caulk, Dick Pettigrew,Viginia and George Lester, Paul Gorman, Phil Case, Jerry Rapkin, Hork Dimon, Jim Sagerholm, Bill Studabaker, Tom Thawley and Judy Wanfried.

CLASS OF 1951 55TH REUNION Thursday, April 20 - Sunday, April 23, 2006

Reunion Headquarters â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Loews Annapolis Hotel Wednesday, April 19: Early Arrivals Formal Parade Evening at liberty, n o formal functions

Thursday, April 20: Golf Annapolis Tours A c a d e m y Tours W e l c o m e R e c e p t i o n at A l u m n i H o u s e

Friday, April 21: Class M e e t i n g - Mitchener Hall A u d i t o r i u m Tour o f Levy Center for Wives and Guests Addresses by CEO, U S N A A A and Superintendent, U S N A Luncheons Optional Activities Organ Recital o n n e w Class o f 51 Chapel Organ Social H o u r and Class Banquet

Saturday, April 22: Tail Gate Party Lacrosse G a m e vs. Johns Hopkins Battalion Parties

Sunday, April 23: Brunch in King Hall Chapel Services, Main Chapel Class o f ' 5 1 M e m o r i a l Service, Main Chapel Bay Cruise You should have received a mail-out with letter and registration form. If you did not receive one, please contact Jean Martini, USNAAA Reunion Coordinator at (410) 295-4015, or email: jean.martini(d)usna.com For additional information contact Beau Dietrich: (703) 759-5006 or email: beau9pnt5(a)aol.com March 2006

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Salsa Station

At the Poinsettia Bowl

More on the Washington-Annapolis Army-Navy game gathering from Tom Lyons, I "On 3 December a number of classmates and spouses assembled at the Harbor HiUsYacht Club and enjoyed several hour of camaraderie and good food and drink while they watched Navy beat Army and retain the Commander-in Chief's Trophy for the third consecutive year. Attendees: SaUy and John Alexander, Joan and Vince Argiro, Nancy and Gene Avallone, Rita and Garnett Bailey, Francoise and Al Bress, June and Jake Brow^n, PhU Case, Betty and Bob Caulk, Joan and Bob Denbigh, Rosemary and Walt Locke, Tom Lyons and Mary Eshman; Muffie and Jim Nunneley, Eloise and Doug Payne, Jan and Jerry Rapkin, Mary Lin and Bill Ryan, Harriet and Pay Sierer, Lois and Dick Smith, Lonnie and Red Stein, Tom Thawley and Judy Wanfried, Adele and Buzz Thomas, and Jane and Jack Young." •

• "Recently had lunch at Jim LoveU's elegant French Restaurant in Lake Forest, lUinois. Food was great, but the French provincial structure he buflt was spectacular. It is multi-storied with a special 'space room,' a smoking room with many cigar selections, a wine cellar, other specialty rooms, and finaUy a stunning entry bar with the mural depicting his feUow astronauts, inspiration for their ApoUo 13 four horsemen shoulder patch.

"Jim was recendy chairman of the 75'-'' anniversary of Chicago's Affier Planetarium Celestial BaU. Of particular note there was the new seven-foot bronze statue ofJim unveiled last summer.

"I moved to Northern lUinois two years ago from Ft. Lauderdale where I had been in the yacht business for 25 years, but had not visited Jim untfl now." •

Thanks, Pete, and for the picture at the "ranch." showing the Denfelds (Dick and Bobby),Welshs (Jim and Lynn), and Starks (Barbara and Pete).

2006 trips and opportunities. Lonnie Stein has completed the itineraries for the Alaska trip, 16 June to 3 July, and for San Antonio, 15 to 21 October, with an optional 4-day excursion to Mexico.

Lee Holmes, Harvey Gray and Bill Ryan have set the dates for a gathering in Hawaii — 1 through 5 November. Look for more details.

We were saddened to learn of the death ofJoseph A. Farrell III at his home in Santa Rosa, California, on 24 November 2005 of complications from pneumonia. Dave Sperling reported the death of his wife, Judy on 16 Januaiy 2006 at their home in Pensacola, Florida.

Tom Thawley sent pictures of attendees at the San Diego Poinsettia Bowl. In the first are Lou McMillan, Biscuit Wev, Walt Gragg, and Tom at the tail-gate.

In a post-game setting at the Del Coronado are Tom, Fred Kraft, Judy Wanfried, and Ginny Kraft. Thanks, Tom. The Northwest Chapter gathered for its annual Army game get-together at Ron CampbeU's Redmond home.

Present were: Mary Jane and Fred Adair, Wendy and George Berry,Vera and Ron Campbell, Angela and Glenn Driver, Kay and Ralph Enos,Judy and Whit Hansen, Marty and Chet McRorie, and Bee and Jim Niederkrome. In a short business meeting, Ron reHeved Chet as the Regional-Vice President. Thanks, Chet, for the picture of the host and hostess.

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From Pete Stark, a visit with Jim Welsh (faU of'05):

From Charlie (aka Knobby) Walsh.

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At the ranch with the Welches

I "Whfle the Starks and Denfelds were on a time-share trip to Myrde Beach we made a trip up to Wflrffington at the invitation of Lynn and Jim Welch. We saw Jim in Wilmington whfle on the '52 SETrip and he made us promise to stop in to see him at LandfaU C C for a round of golf when down in that part of the country.

While Jim took us out to 2 of the 3 nine hole courses designed by Jack Nicholas for 18 holes, the gals found their way to a shopping area or two. While our host was having a good time playing from the gold tees, Dick and I played at the game, enjoying the chaUenge of a tough extremely weU- kept golf course...Jim and Lynn have a lovely home at LandfaU and are looking forward to Jim's retiring from being a lay priest and being in the pulpit for two services on Sundays. We hope to see them in Cocoa Beach in January whfle we do our annual 3-week Florida time-share trip." •

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Thanks "Knobby," for sharing the picture of you and Jim.

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It is mid-January as I write this and it wffi be March when you read it. Hope you aU had the Merriest of Christmases and that our 53 Reuffion in Coronado was a real Blast! I also hope that our driving trip from Virgiffia to Coronado went safely and weU. But that is aU in the ffiture—tffis column wffi deal with the recent past. We continue to lose classmates and spouses.

Bob Knight recendy informed us that Jeanne LoveU, the widow of D o n LoveU was sick and had been placed in a nursing home. Shordy after that report Bob notified us that saffiy, Jeanne had ffied in early December. Shordy after Christmas Ann Fitzgerald sent us the tragic news that her husband and our classmate Thomas W. Fitzgerald had ffied on December 27™.

Tom, who had been a feUow 10 Company member and a good friend, had been injured a number of years ago after bemg almost rtm over by an out of control skier. Tffis accident left ffim weak and basicaUy homebound. He ffied from a case of pneumoffia.Tom was a submariner who helped commission the USS George Wasffington, was the Exec on the USS Daffiel Webster and commanded the USS TuUibee. In adffition, he was the Cffief of Staff of Squadron 10. After attenffing the War CoUege in Newport he taught naval war tactics there untfl retiring in 1976. He was a good guy and we wffi missffim.We send Arm and the famfly our most sincere condolences. We lost Ray F. Crater on January 2"'^- Have no ffirther detafls on Ray's death, but do know that he had an interesting career as an aviator with numerous deployments, and earned a graduate degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He participated in two ApoUo recoveries and also in the repatriation of the Pueblo crew. In retirement he said he was enjoying being a grand father toffisthree grand chfldren and his wife's thirteen grand children. We send Loretta and the entire family our most sincere condolences also. FinaUy, Edward R. Alves died on January 7*-".The subject line on Stubby Chace's e-mail reporting Eddie's death read "The Passing of our last Cffina Marine USNA '53". Stub went on

to say "Edffie Alves, a friend for over 56 years has passed away. An effiisted Marine who attended NAPS and throughout his life a popular Marine Officer and one who enjoyed his artiUery MOS so much it was part of his e-mafl address." Bruce Ogden in a an e-mail to Stub noted that Eddie and he were close friends and that Eddie and his wife Jo in concert vdth the O'ConneUs and SuUivans orchestrated his introduction to Diane, "a once in a lifetime event that resffited in our eventual marriage, at which Ed served as Best Man." Ed roomed at USNA with the late Frank Zimolzak, who also had been a Cffina Marine. He wffi be missed by aU the Marines and aU the rest of us who knew him in any way. We send Jo and the famfly our most sincere condolences. We stffi have many on the binnacle Hst incluffing Gerry Muench, Dorsey Roe and John Devereaux.They need aU the support and prayer we can provide. Dorsey in particffiar would Hke to hear from classmates that have knowledge of treatment options for non-smaU ceU type lung cancer. If you can help ffim on tffis, please contact ffim at eordroe@sunHne.net or caU him at 941-624-0067.1 just received an e-mail from Kent Curl notifying me that Tom Burt is also veryffiand needs aU our prayers and support. Whfle age usuaUy gives one experience and wisdom unfortunately it certaiffiy is not for sissies.

Last month I mentioned the death of Bill Lawrence '51. We went to his ffineral at the USNA Chapel and both felt it to be the most impressive ffineral we had ever attended. The Chapel was jammed and the tributes and eulogies in BiU's memory were awe inspiring and truly memorable. If you were lucky enough to have known Bffi and Dianne you know that the Academy, the Navy and our Country have lost a real Patriot and a Bob Martin at the Jan. Lunch True Gentleman.

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Dixie Viers and Madeline Spar

Betsy Morrison with Denver Eddy

Libby and Huntly Boyd with two cuties

Bruce Ogden with his Son and Grand Son

'M^^Sally and me with Gary's Classmates from 1981

Cathy and Dean Smith

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Lorie and Paul Salgado with their four children

Our annual pre Army-Navy Game luncheon with our classmatesfromWoo Poo went weU and we won the total attendance contest with 46 attendees plus the Commandant Bruce Grooms and his aide. 1 got a picture of Cathy and Dean Smith that I thought turned out weU. Other pictures this month include a shot of Bob Martin taken at the January luncheon, a ffice picture of Dixie Viers with MadeHne Spar at the Oct 15 Deffication ceremoffies, Betsy Morrison with Denver Eddy at our PaviHon Taflgate, the first of several grand chfldren shots showing Libby and Huntly Boyd with two of their lovely grand kids, a shot of 2 and ? Marines showing Grand Father Bruce Ogden with his son and grand son, and a gathering of the clan shot celebrating the birth of Pat and Frank Lammer's 11th grand child. What a fine looking family and Frank notes they expect more grand kids! When we were scared young innocent plebes in cutter crew 104 I don't think Frank and I

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envisioned tffings mrffing out as weU as they have! The next picture looks Hke a grand chfldren picmre but it isn't. It shows Lori and Paul Salgado and their growing clan. Paffi notes that Lori is retired from the Air Force, although she wfll spend one more year teacffing at the AF Academy. The final picture is a shot of SaUy and me with a number of our daughter Gary's 1981 classmates at the deffication of her garden.

What a ffice day that was!

We were not able to watch Navy play in the Poinsettia Bowl so we had our son tape it for us. I ffid not actuaUy get to watch it untfl early January. It was a good thing I knew who won because Colorado State started out Hke they were going to eat us ffive. Fortunately, I knew this Navy team could score on anyone and I knew theyffid.The News Papers were right.

Navy won by scoring 51 points to CSU's 30! I'm enjoying Navy footbaU in the Chet Gladchuk/Paul Johnson era.

Don't forget Class Luncheons are on the first Tuesday of each month at the Fort McNair Officers Club at 1130 except for Tuesday Jffiy 4 when the club is closed.

The annual dark ages/spring brunch wffi be held on 30 Aprfl 2006 at the Army Navy Country Club in ArHngton,VA. Contact Hart Sebring or Chris Zirps for ffirther detafls. Hope we get to see a lot of you in Coronado and also along our drive out and back. I also hope we have several months without any more bad news. Beat Air Force and Army! Dave

• "On the day after Thanksgiving 1 reached the quarter-century mark on November 25,2005. It was a memorable day celebrated at the PointeVedra Lodge and Club with people of my same vintage except my son, grandson, and great-grandson and ffis mother Heather. The great-grandson stole the show but I ffid get to blow "the" canffie out. Here is a picture of the four generations assembled on my 75^*^ birthday." "At the center is great-grandpa Lu holffing Aidan, the great-grandson. On the left is son Scott and on the right is grantJson Duane Bubb.

At the center top is my sffip's figurehead that I have been foUovwng most of my Hfe." Congratulations and many happy returns Lu! He adds a note regardmg an adffitional celebration. "The foUowffig weekend Marcia and 1 joined some of our Classmates to celebrate the victory over Army, number 50. The rest of the great group, with Lynn and T.C.Watson as our hosts in their lovely home on the St. Johns River near Green Cove Sprffigs, consisted of Dorothy and Jose Cabanffias, Carlene and Frank Caroccio.Winkie and John Paul Jones, Barbara and Bob Tolg, Jim Moore, Donna Srffith (widow of Al Smith). BEAT ARMY!!!!! •

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Milestone Lu Yarger records a historic point in his Hfe's voyage.

The Yarger Clan

Reflections from Iraq 1 received ffie foUowing from Ted Edson.

• "George, I am forwarffing some of the "vignettes" that I have received from my son, who is a Meffical Corps Commander and General Surgeon at the US Marine Corps Forward Operating Base at Al Qaim, Iraq, on the Euphrates River close by the Syrian border. My purpose in publisffing them in Sffipmate is to let readers know that regarffiess of how you view the war, he United States is the most compassionate country there is."

The other day, a reaUy touching scene happened here at the base. We had an Angel - 1 think you know what that means. Anyway as they carried ffim out to the heHcopter to start his trip home, everybody stood attention or saluted. As he was placed in the heHcopter, the crew chiefs saluted, and everybody stay that way

unffi ffie heHcopter departed. I beheve the armor is saving fives but, unfortunately, American pubHc needs to see these ffie insurgents are evolving as weU. things, not as an antiwar statement, as When the Iraqis are injured, even if people can decide for themselves, but to they are prisoners, they get the same care bring ffie reaHty of war home to them. as Americans, with the exception of not This yoimg man gave ffis aU for ffis being flown to Germany. The media coimtry. He was offiy 20, and had been instead focuses on the negative, as when married for three monffis. A death in war American bombs hit Iraqi homes. Even is only a waste if it is forgotten. That is the then they don't teU the whole story. They pitfaU our country must avoid. don't mention that the insurgents lock people in their homes, store large amounts The Marmes are an interesting lot. of weapons in their homes, and intimidate Most of them look so yoimg, scrawny AUthem from leaving. The meffia also does American ffi no way the tough guys that ffiey are. But an interesting transformation not mention that the attacks are often preceded by loudspeaker announcements takes place prior to ffiem leaving out a teffing people to leave their homes. mission. They become serious, their eyes change and ffieir gait suffers. They We have taken care of tffiee Iraqis that become older men before your eyes. As stick out and my rffind.Two were cousffis soon asffieyget back, ffiey are the same who were playing soccer, when an lED yoimg kids agaffi. planted by the ffisurgents went off. One As you have probably seen on the had fractures offfisarms and legs, the other news,ffielast few weeks have been busy. had the main artery and vemffiffisleg We saw almost 60 patients ffi ffie first two severed. We operated on the latter, and weeks of November and ffid over 20 savedffisHfe and leg. The other Httle boy operations during diis time frame. Luckfly, went on to have his mjuries repaired by Air on many occasions we were augmented Force doctors, also savffig ffis Hmbs. I bet by anoffier one to two general surgeonsyou don't see this on the news. The other is aUowffig us to work more efficiendy and ffie case of a 5-year-old, who was shot ffi qmckly It reaUy gets busy here at times. the stomach. We operated on ffim as weU, Often, five to seven patients wiffi various and he too went on to receive care equal degrees of ffijury wffil show up at once. to any American. 1 imagme that ffid not Then it is amazing to watch aU the differmake the news either. There are coundess ent personaHties get ffito one team, and stores Hke tffis, none of wffich you wffi within two to tffiee hours, even ff surgery hear about. Death is a ffistmct possibffity is needed, everv-body is sent onto the next here for civffians, as the insurgents kidnap echelon of care. Let me teU you, for about and kffi doctors, and take over hospitals to 30 mmutes (though at times it feels Hke us as fortresses, as ffiey know that we wffi time stands stffi) there is orgaffized chaos. not easfly attack them. • Everybody does his or her job and it is Ted. Thank you for sharmg your son's vivid quiteffieexperience to see these young and poignant stories and thoughts with us. corpsmen kick ffito ffigh gear. They are Encounters 20 years old, seeffig thffigs that I woffid Jamie Deuel sends a report of Classmate have never have dreamed of seeffig as a visits and atffietic acffievements. medical smdent. They aU handle it so weU. • "Our last rose of summer was not a As far as surgery, we do what is caUed Hving plant but the wonderffil occasion of "DAMAGE CONTROL." Our goal is to a visit to Albuquerque by Marianne and do whatever is necessary to contaffi infecMax Anacker to see one of ffis chfldren. tion, stop bleedffig, and stabflize the The six of us had ffinner together and I patient. Sometimes it is as simple as washcan report that the Anackers are as charming a wound out completely, at other ffig and stimulating as ever. Mariarme had times, it mvolves repairing blood vessels or serious back surgery earHer in the year but temporarfly closffig holes ffi the bowel. she has foUy recovered and looked just as Once wefiffish,and the patient is stable, lovely and sprightly as before. The we send them to Baghdad or Balad, Anackers were headed to their Cffiforffia where they often have more surgery home (in San Ramon near Betty and before being sent to Germany and then Frank Dorsey) and reffiee's version of ffie states. The system is pretty weU organthe sffipboard port and starboard; half a ized. We have taken care of quite a few year in the USA, the other haff and Iraqis as weU.They often come ffi with Marianne's home, Switzerland. the most severe injuries as they do not In one of my frequent commuffications have any of the personal protective with Mike Nassr, I learned that wffe equipment our troops do. By the way, the Bobbie, who coffid probably run most of

us into the ground, was on the runner-up master's tenffis team in tffis year's Georgia state championsffips. Keep those aces confing, Bobbie. With Mike's frequent tenffis playing they would make an awesome mixed (seniors) doubles.

Another Class of 1954 fountain of youth, and our most famous post-graduation atffiete, Al Casey just keeps on runffing. In the summer the general completed ffis 93'^'^ marathon! He had been hoping for a personal best of four hours 30 minutes but exceeded it with a four hour 25 minute performance.What a guy! 1 am starting to orgaffize a gala Class of 1954 celebration forAl's 100^*^ marathon, "Casey's Century." Al estimates that it should occur sometime in late 2007 and he plans it to be in ffis hometown of Scranton, PA. Wouldn't it be great ff several dozen of us coffid be at the finish Hne to honor our human Energizer Bunny? I am serious about tffis iffitiative and if any of you want to join me and be kept current on the plans for a Class celebration please let me know of your ffiterest.What a ffin post— marathon party we coffid have, as much ffin as a footbaU taflgate party.

Speaking of Al, Carol and I visited Pat and he in late October prior to our departure on a two-week trip to Japan. Al threatened me with, or invited me to join him in, a 30 mfle bflce ride whfle there.

Being somewhat a glutton for puffishment, 1 accepted and brought along my riding togs whfle Al provided aU the road gear, e.g., bflce, helmet, and a fancy cycHng jersey. We had a lovely day, some modest "roUers," and aU was going weU unffi we zoomed down one of the hffis we had just cHmbed. Suddeffiy, at about 25 mph on a frame that weighs offiy 22 pounds, my front tire (with 110 PSI pressure) seemed to sHp on sand. BeHeve me, that reaUy sent the adrenffine flowing. No sooner had I regained control than it happened again and I had a real moment of terror. I struggled again for control, slowed down, and to my utter shock, discovered the front tire had gone flat. Leave it to Al to provide some excitement in a couch potato's boring Hfe. Afterwards, Al reminded me that he had ridden a 'nuke" once, with me, when we were both stationed in the Portsmouth, NH area in 1961 and Nauffius was going on a sea trial after undergoing the world's first nuclear power plant overhaul. He commented that on a B-47 verbal commuffications were kept to a rffiffimum whereas on board he heard several communications exchanges for a March 2006

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Paul Sutherland checked in to say, • "Greetings once again from the mountains ofWestern North CaroHna. Dottie and Bernie White were our most recent visitors". Paul says that, in adffition to being Academy classmates, he and Berffie were classmates at St Mary's Highschool in AnnapoHs. "We extend a welcome to any classmates who might be in the area. CaU (828)894-2514". • Tryon Estates is near the town of Columbus, about 40 mfles SE of AsheviUe.

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Don Aven's wife, MflHe, sent in an emafl infficating that, • " 1 am the ffirector of two federal volunteer programs for seniors; Retired and SeffiorVolunteers Program and the Seffior Compaffion Program, with approximately 1400 volunteers. There have been a few adffitional programs (Insurance CounseHng, Fraud and Seniors, etc. I work closely with the Alzheimer's Association to assist famfly caregivers with respite care. Keeps me busy and always chaUenged!" • Ned Floyd reported that a number of classmates—12 plus assorted wives— ( had a gathering at the home of Lavon and Dick Jones in San Diego to observe the

A/N game on TV. The AnnapoHs group of 5, including Spud Flowers, Tom Cann, Betsy and John Thune, SaUy and Hartley Holte and Ann Saunders met at Wes Saunders home for a sinffiar observance of the FootbaU team's overwheHffing victory.

The annual "festive"Wives Luncheon was held at RJstoranti Portofino on 14 December in Alexandria. Attendees were treated to an enthraffing presentation, with visuals, by Fred McLaren, with some inside scoop on his deep sea adventures, including ffives on the Titaffic and Bismark. Those in attendance included: Margaret and D o n Alderson, Tony Bracken, Shirley and Tom Cann, Joe Chmelik. Beryl and Dan Ebert, Spud Flowers, George Francis, Patricia and Bobbie Freeman,Virgiffia Wyman and Ray Hine, Hartley Holte, Ursula and Tom Kiefaber, Roz and Mai MacKinnon, Tom Mclsaac, Avery RusseU and Fred McLaren, Lucy and Hank Mustin, Suzy and Elton Parker, Dick Peterson, Jackie and Mort Rubenstein, Bill Smith, Tom Stallman, Denny Sullivan, Betsy and John Thune, Cyd and Fred Tolleson, Jane and Derek Wilson, and Peggy and Otto Zipf. A special guest was Lyn HoUand, daughter of deceased classmate, Al Storey (21).

Classmate Ray A. Mara (04), who passed away on 27 October, 2005, was buried at Arhngton National Cemetary on 30 November. He is survived by ffis wife of 49 years, Patricia, five chflffien, and 12 grandchflffien. Attenffing classmates

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Fred ToUeson sent in a fine photo of the new plaque dedicated to our classmates "who spent their careers in the service of their country and to the families who served with them". A Hst of our Flag Officers is fficluded. Tffis plaque resides in the East Plaza of the Navy Marine Corps Stadium.

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The U.S. Naval Academy Atffietic Association has recendy added ffie names of Raymond Wermeister and Jim Dunbar to its Atffietic HaU of Fame. The Citations read in part as foUows. "The Atffietic HaU of Fame for the Uffited States Naval Academy was estabHshed in 1949. It's purpose is to recogffize graduates of the Naval Academy who have achieved world, national or intercoUegiate recognition tffiough their outstanffing acffievements as varsity atUetes. The Atffietic HaU of Fame is located on the 2nd deck of Lejeune HaU and your name wffi now be permanendy ffisplayed as one of our most ffistinguished atffietes. Best wishes for continued success in the ffiture. Sincerely, Chet Gladchuk, Director of Atffietics."

The citation forWemeister was based on being 1954 and 1955 First Team AU American for Pistol. The citation for Dunbai" was based on being a member offfie1954 • IRA and 1954 Eastern Championsffip crew teams. It shoffid be notedffiat,of even more I significance, is ffiat Dunbar was afirstboat member of ffie 1952 National and Olympic I championsffip Naval Academy Crew Team, also known as "The Great Eight."

were Tom Kiefaber. Fred Tolleson and Tom Mclsaac.

Carol Turner v^rrote to say that her son. CAPT Ed Turner, Jr. '81. is Chief of Current Operations SC, Miami, son CDR Charles is now at H Q USCG, DC, and son. Timothy, is now serving ffis THIRD tour as an Army nieffic in Iraq/Kmvffit. Still a " N a w Junior", he weanffisBeat Army T-shirt for every A/N game and takes qiute a ribbing .

Carol, we wish them aU weU. and especiaUy Tim in harms way.

From Bill McCarron • MAKING US PROUD On Sunday morffing. November 6, 2005, Captaffi Da\-id RozeUe. US Army formerly of Austin, completed the New York Citv^ Maraffion for ffie second year in a row. Crossing ffie fiffish Hne in 4 hours, 32 mmutes, 18 seconds he improved ffis time over last year by 1 hour and 15 mmutes. He was one of 28 Freedom Team atffietes, aU who have servedffiffiearmed forces, wffio ran with TeamAcffiUes of the Achffies Track Club, an mtemational group of ffisabled atffietes.

AU 28 Freedom Team members completed ffie 26.2 mfle race. 37,000 paffidpated ffi ffie Marathon.

David became a right leg amputee ffi June 2003ffiIraq. Whfle ridffig m a vefficle towaffi a soccer staffium w here ffis umt was to begm ffie traiffing of Iraqi recruits at a new poHce academy he helped establish, his vefficle ffit a land mine. Smce ffien, and after several surgeries and rehab, he has become a defficated athlete, advancffig ffis goals every year. He has completed seven triatUons, and two maraffions. His next mission is to quafify forffieHawffi Iron Man .

Running with David ffi New York as TeamAcffiUes volunteers were Dan McCarton, McCaUum '90, Southwestern '94 and Anffiew Persson,Yale '98. The three of them crossed thefiffishHne together. Dan, also of Austm, has been a fiiend of David's smce they met at SaUy Arcffibald's Art Classes in pre-K days, ffi West Austin.

David is stiU on active duty vdth the Army and returned to Iraq for a second tour of combat duty with ffis uffit before returning to Walter Reed Army Hospital, this time as Admiffistrator, Amputee Care Center He currently fives in Alexandria, Virgiffia with his wffe Kim and their son Forrest. He has written a best seUer, BACK IN ACTION about ffis tours m Iraq, the ffijury and ffis rehabffitarion.

December 2 - Army FootbaU Game 13 - Luncheon w/wives at Portofino We regret the loss ofJack (Jake) Morra in San Diego in December, Bill Caruther's wife, Barbara, and John Gonzalez' wife, Elaine.

Captain David Rozelle USA, Davidson 1995; Bill McCarron USNA 1955; and Dan McCarron, Southwestern 1994

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18 - Dark Ages Party, Army-Navy CC (Arhngton) Host: Denny Sullivan April TBA - Northern Neck Spring Luncheon. Host: Bob Fountain 18 - Goff, Army-Navy CC (Arhngton) Host: Tony Bracken May TBA - CG-55 Leadersffip Recogffition Ceremony 10 — Luncheon at Portofino 17 — Goff, Fauquer Springs CC in Warrenton. Host: Barry Hamilton (cocktafl/buffet atffishome) June 25 June — WoffTrap event (Riverdance) and dinner. Host: Tom Kiefaber 28/30 - Goff, Penn National Club in Mont Alto PA. Hosts: N o r m Harper & Bill Smith. Dinner at the Inn

July 18 - Goff, Army-Navy CC (Fairfax) Host: Monroe Hatch 22 - Saunder's Crab Party August 9 — Luncheon at Portofino 23/25 - Goff, The Woods in West Vfrgiffia Hosts: Mai MacKinnon & Tom Emery. Local lodging September 9 — Massachusetts FootbaU Game 13 — Luncheon at Portofino 18 - Goff, BeUhaven CC in Alexandria. Host: Don Kellerman 23 — Tulsa FootbaU Game Oaober 11 - Luncheon at Portofino 14 — Rutgers FootbaU Game (Homecoming) Grand Taflgate before and afterwards 28 — Notre Dame FootbaU Game (Baltimore) November 8 — Luncheon at Portofino 18 -Temple FootbaU Game

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 8% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 57% CLASS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRMEN: CAPT Douglass F. Hayman, USN (Ret.) (11) Col George Mushalko, USAF (Ret.) (15) SECYS; Dave Swanson (4) 16 E. Del Ray Ave., Alexandria,VA 22301 P; 703-548-7240; F; 703-548-0272 E: hdswanson@aol.com Dan Garges (24) 1846 Greenplace Terrace RockviUe.MD 20850 P: 301-340-8197; E: Dan.Garges@filetek.com WEB SITE: www.usna.com/classes/1956

Homecoming - Nov.05 Ah yes...It was a great homecoming celebration that fine day in early November...

It aU started with a splendid taflgate party with great food, great drinks, and the best company that any taflgate coffid put together...To top it aU off,'56 was visited by five rffidsffipmen goat-keepers and their two beautififl affimals, wffich had obviously been washed and combed-out and properly scented for the occasion...

Those goats were so ffiviting that even Ted Levdn went over and petted them vigorously just to prove how happy he was to welcome them aboard...(or was he actuaUy pettffig Law Groner.hard to teU...We have included the picture below to prove that both of these events actuaUy occurred, and, of course, we were most appreciative that Midn Jamie Lupo, one of "our" Class Officers in '06, who is also the Officer-in-Charge of aU goat keepers tffis year, brought those beautiffil beastees over to the '56 taflgate...'Nuff said about aU that...

Remember or Honor a loved one in Alumni Hall.

Call 410-295-4163 for more information.

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Law Groner (01) and Ted Lewin (04) and the Navy Goats

So then there was that great footbaU game (foUowdng that great taflgate) in which Navy roUed up a 30 to zero score against Tulane during the first seventeen minutes of play... In fact. Navy so dominated that game that people started to wonder if that was the reason why Navy's Atffietic Director, Chet Gladchuck, sent a check for $200K to Tulane's AD to pay for Tffiane's travel and expenses., just to gettem up here so we coffid clobberem...Neeffiess to say, it was a great game to watch and reaUy shoffid have been televised...

Then there was that spectacular '56 Homecoming Dinner Party at the fine AnnapoHs restaurant, "Paul's on the South River" for wffich, appropriately, fifty-six classmates and wives had accepted...There was great food, great drinks, and the greatest of all company...The fact remains that everybody went home, happy as clams, except for Ted Lewin, who couldn't find ffis way back onto Route 50 East...He simply lost it...

50th Reunion: First draft of the schedule for our actionpacked 4-day 50th Reuffion (3-4-5-6 November 2006) is now on our web site (www.usna.com/classes/1956) to help you in planffing. The Reuffion Committee had its first meeting on 11 Jan, wffich wffi resffit in sigffificant enhancements to the current draft (11 Jan) on the web site, especiaUy for Friday and Monday. Our reuffion hotel, the Sheraton AnnapoHs, has, as of tffis writing, opeffings for aU ffights (Thu-Fri-Sat-SunMon) at the special $109 per night rateâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a real steal in AnnapoHs on a deal Doug Hayman struck -with the hotel 4 years ago. CaU 410-266-3131 and ask for "Reservations" and be sure to say, "you are coming for the Class of 1956 USNA Reuffion." Doug is arranging for a backup hotel shoffid we use up aU our blocked rooms at the Sheratonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but at today's rates. Reservations for the reuffion itseff and for specific events can be made later ffi Aprfl/May when our reuffion letter/reservation form is mailed.

Widows: We're making special arrangements through Nancy Henry, a widow herseff, to make you aU feel at home with your '56 famfly whfle at the Reuffion and help you in arranging to get to the reuffion. She wffi be contacting aU of you. So go ahead and make your hotel reservations now.

50th Legacy Gift: We're at about 85% of our goal/ commitment as of tffis writing in

mid-January. We are now energizing our legacy gffi comrffittee for another round of caUs to classmates not yet contacted or committed. The committee members wffi be making calls over the JanuaryMarch time period. To make their job easier please return their calls, when a message is left on your voice mafl. We need aU the help we can get to reach our goal. If any of you have not been contacted, or have not gifted, and want to help us reach our goal, please contact either George Mushalko (gmushalko@ cox.net) or Doug Hayman (dffiayman@ earthHnk.net) or a committee member We'U send you the form you need and answer any questions.

Bob Shumaker (03) - Speaks about his Vietnam Experience Tffis very interesting article about Bob was referenced in the December Sffipmate as appearffig the Class Website.

We are sorry for the delay, but it has now been inserted and is avaflable at www.usna.com/classes/1956. A great read; don't miss it.

Reumon in Charleston, S.C^

Pete and Peg Peterson '56 with Katie and Dave Morgan '58

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In late September, Peg and Pete Peterson (24) attended the USNTC reuffion in Charleston, SC. Whfle we ffidn't see many friends at the reuffion, we ffid make some new ones and rehashed old Navy stories. Always good to when you five in an Air Force town. The trip gave us a chance to visit Patriot's Point, our old quarters at the Weapons Station in Goose Creek, the CSS Hunley and a trip around the old Naval Base. Charleston has changed a bit since 30 years ago but the Southern charm remains. Highfight of the trip was a visit with Katie and Dave Morgan '58. Dave and I were CO's together operating our "greyhounds" out of Charleston and batffing the current in the Cooper River.

Those of us who attended NAPS wfll remember our time above ffie Susquehanna and to help reiffind people of the role of N T C Bainbridge, an organization has been created to do just such a

fifing. Their reuffion next year wiU be ffie DC area. Anyone desiring more info on USNTC Bainbridge may contact Elsie Linkel.PO Box 7r46, Ewing, NJ 08628 or elsieHnkel@comcast.net.

Netvsjrom the Northwest On 24 September, 2005 an extraordinary' phenomenon occurred. The class of'56 oaffiered for no offier reason than to be to'^ffier. There had been a long lapse of time since the last gathering unffi Binnie and Jim Bruso (20) brought the clan to<^effier for ffie 2004 Army-Navy Game.

It proved to be a good game, a good time, and a good reason to see each other again, lust about everv'one fixjm the group came to Joan and Jim Kautz'(19) place in Tacoma.WA for great food and smooffi wine. Amazffig enough, ffie prorffise of die o;affierffig brought Kat and John Langenheim (19) out of the cold woods and mountaffis of Montana. John had sworn ffiat he woffid never leave ffiat "smaU piece of Heaven,'" but they have finaUv relocated to Spokane, WA.The offier surprise attendees to the affafr were Kay and Dave Minton (18) who ffivide their time equaUy in San Diego, CA and PouIsbo.WA. but formnately answered the caU offfie'56 Clan. The offiy couple missing from those who normaUy join the flin,were Pat and LyeU Harris (05) who had to attend to a death in ffie famfly back East. Jerry Masterson (20) had to attend as a bachelor as Weece traveled to Brazfl to attend the ffineral for her sister.

Pat and Mat Ryan (17) traveled ffi the way fiom Bremerton and Dick Tarbuck (18) leftffisfavorite area of Sequfin.WA that he describes as the "Banana belt" of Washmgton State. AU classmates should be aware of Dick's Caboose wffich he has remodeled to look and feel Hke a sffip's cabin. He has stocked it with memorabflia to make it a first class Naval -Museum. It is worth planffing a visit and then stop off to see the rest of us as weU. Bob Dietrich ( 0 7 ) left ffis yacht and joined us for the day Binffie and Jim Bruso drove aU the way from PuyaUup, WA. Shirley and Karl Peterson (07) left the safety of Fox Island and venmred aaoss the Narrows Bridge to be here.

Faye and Don Hanson (07) left their fantastic home on Wffidbey Island and joined ffi the ffin. Don consented to do this smce hunting season had not opened back East. AU had a good time. It was such great ffin that JHn and Binffie hosted the Army-Navy game again tffis year!

Check out tffis great crew -

Lower -Jim Kautz,John Langenheim, Shirley Peterson, Kat Langenheim, Karl Peterson, Faye Hanson, Jerry Masterson.

Middle - Jim Bruso, Binffie Bruso, Kay Minton, Pat Ryan, Mat Ryan. Upper Dave Minton, Dick Tarbuck, Don Hanson,Bob Dietrick. Missing -Joan Kautz (taking the picture)

From L-R:Gerry and Vic Baricev (10); Choppy and Carol Lee Cusachs (05

Army-Navy Game in Louisana Gerr>' and Vic Baricev (10) joined the Army game party at the home of Carol Lee and Choppy Cusachs (05) out in the woods near Folsom, LA. Carol Lee and Gerry had never met before, but by the end of the gathering, had resolved that the four of us woffid meet at a local seafood restaurant to teU a few old tales.

Author Requests Help from Alumni The Alumffi Assoc, sent a request to USNA grads who may have safled tffiough the Panama Canal during 1955 thru 1960. If any 56ers were Ensigns or JG's and safled tffiu the Panama Canal on a Midsffipman Cruise, please contact Andrea Sigler Castro (Andrea@Acaemic Odysseys.com). Ms. Castro is writing a book that has a scene about "teas" tffiown by the wffe of the Governor of the Canal for Navy personnel. She needs help on describing the setting. After aU these years, it should be safe to teU aU the detafls whatever they may be.

ANISIUAL MEMBERSHIP: 9% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 56% P l ^ S : CAPT David S. Cooper, USN (Ret.) CORl^. SECY; CAPT EN. Howe Jr., USN (Ret.) 1 Walter Cir., Fredencksburg,VA 22405-2363 E; frlhusna57@cox.net WEBMASTER; Fred Dammann WEB SITE; www.usna57.org

The serenity of our hoHdays was shaken by the unexpected loss of two of our members within a day of one another, casting a paU over the season.

Surrounded by his fanfily. Captain Richard Howard Scales, USN (Ret.) ffied on 31 December in Wiffiamsburg, VA, as the result of a cerebral hemorrhage.

Dick, who served as our Class Secretary for longer than anyone can remember, leaves a void that we cannot readfly fffi.

His unflagging effort to keep us in touch wiffi one another contributed immeasurably to the success of every reuffion and project we have ever undertaken.

Classmates and friends gathered at Bruton Parish in Wiffiamsburg on 6 January to say fareweU. Ann's address is 129Westbury, WflHamsburgVA 23188.

The foUowing day, 1 January, Commander Thomas Prioleau Whaley, USN (Ret.) passed away at home in Norfolk,VA, where he had Hved since retiring in 198I.Tom is survived by Phyffis and two sons,Tom Jr., and WflHani, two stepsons, Edward and Charles and four grandchfldren. Classmates joined friends in a memorial service and inurnment at The Church of the Ascension in Norfolk on 6 January.

Last time, last year, we had to go to press absent some hot news items for wffich we just coffidn't fmd space. We're going to break with tradition and start out with the local goffers who faithfoUy supply nearly-befievable accounts of their doings aU season long offiy to be continuaUy squeezed out by the needs of the service â&#x20AC;&#x201D; wffich has always covered a lot

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of stuff. Here's ffie final official '05 report from Commish Jim Poole: • On 18 October, 18 stalwart classmates gathered at the Naval Academy goff course, in the shadow of the three remaiffing Greenbury Point radio towers, to contest the Jerry Srffith Open (JSO) championsffip and to enjoy each other's company.

The event was enjoyed by aU and played in gorgeous weather on a fine, chaUengffig goff course, wffich was in very good conffition thanks to a lot of hard work by host Bill Hamel. AU in aU it was a fitting climax to a successfiil 2005 Class goff season - tffis day ffirther enhanced by an anonymous gift which provided for an open bar aU day.

Winner of ffie Eagle Rampant JSO trophy, for an unprecedented second time, was its namesake Jerry Smith, with a gross 94, net 74. Wiffi his cash prizes for this as weU as his team wffi, Jerry mayfindffis amateur status ffi question at ffiture events.

Players assembled for the official photo posted nearby: (1. to r.) Eraser, Avis, Basse, Dunbar, Cooper, Warren, Hamel, Champion Srffith, Heyward, O'DonneU, Phffipps, Foresman, Magner, McMenamin, and Junghans. Absent at photo time: EnkeboU andVosseUer. Did I say there was an open bar?

Now let's get through the Dark Ages and we can look forward to the start of next season at Swan Point ffi Aprfl. • The next batter is Dick Sargent caffing in from Golden, CO, with the latest on ffis (and Tricia's) recruiting program: • As you may recaU, we mentor Colorado kids for a maritime career — USNA, USMMA and NROTC. In the last three years we have seen eight off to USNA, 17 to King's Point and three to the NROTC. Last year was special as five of our seven Plebes were young women!

Tffis year we started with 20 at our annual "Navy Night" on the first Sunday in August.Tffis is our major gathering for sociffizing and instruction prior to beginffing the appHcation and Congressional interview process. We are hopeful that at least haff wffi get an appointment.

One of the real pleasures of tffis work is to meet those returnees we helped just a year or so ago. I've enclosed a photo of Lee Haney, '08 and me as we got ready to take a ffight. It was his first flight and he ffid most of it — and a lot better than I on my first. Lee is the essence of what Adrffissions is looking for — 1540 SATs

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and a fine atffiete. 1 am pleased and honored to have assisted him •

"Colorado Wingwalkers"

• The other piece of news is that Tricia and 1 have joined the Seffior Squadron of the Jeffco Civfl Air Patrol. When we fiffish the 10-week orientation course, we'U jump ffito their Cessna-182 and participate in search and rescue. Tffis is an opportuffity to give purpose to the love. • Apologies Dick for some truncation of your very readable input but we needed to leave room for a few more correspondents. Here's the Wiffiamsburg A-N wrap-up from Paul Roush: • On 3 December, forty-four classmates/spouses gathered in our Wiffiamsburg home. Most of the attendees five on the Richmond-to-Virgiffia Beach peffinsffia, but twelve hardy soffis were here from Northern Virgiffia and Maryland. AUegeffiy everybody was here to see whether or not the good guys in the wffite jerseys coffid prevafl over the Army types for the fourth consecutive year. If truth be known, the real motivation, for most of the fabffious forty-four was their desire to be with one another.

The fact of a footbaU game was simply icing on the cake.

On tffis occasion, of course, the icing was pfled very ffigh, as the mids hammered out nearly 500 rusffing yards, scoring touchdowns on six consecutive possessions, en route to another impressive victory. Four TVs were strategicaUy placed so everybody could keep abreast of the activity. One set was in a room reserved for serious watchers — folks who wanted no extraneous sound to interrupt their rapt obsession with each play. Elsewhere, the game received sporaffic-to-riveted attention, but conversation was a worthy competitor. At hafftime, the food from Pierce's Bar-B-Q was its usual sumptuous, inimitable cuHnary delight.

Two years ago we had twenty-two persons in attendance. Last year twentyeight assembled. The size of this year's gathering infficates that the mix of

footbaU, food and feUowsffip is a potent combination. DarHne and I have aheady conjured up some sHght modffications here and there that wffi accommodate an even larger mrnout next year. • Joe Koch, who attended ffie FaU Alumffi Association Trustee's meetffig as the LA representative, zipped down to serve as ffie official left coast rooter at Paffi's WiUiamsburg event - and then turned up two days later atffieWasffington Chapter lunch ffi the midffie of a snow storm.

Beating a hasty exit he and Mary Jane ffien raced home to sadffie up for ffie Poinseffia Bowl at San Diego. Here's ffiat part of his understandably out-of-breaffi report: • The class was weU represented at ffie Poinsettia Bowl game and taflgate party m San Diego on 22 December. In adffition to Mary Jane and me, those wdth whom I personaUy had a conversation at the taflgate party included: Lutzes, Roushes, AUen Hemphffi, Gerry Sedor, Fazzios, John Holt, Banks, Beattys, Gimbers, Phfl Papaccio,Valerie Gibbons, George Kacffigian, Jim Burns, Clevengers, Don MitcheUs, Larry Bryson, Lanmans, and Prushans. There most Hkely were several other classmates there, but I ffid not have an opportunity to talk to ffiem. Ray Fazzio had borrowed ffie Classflagfrom Ken Malley and Red Clevenger had brought ffis smaU '57 banner. Both were ffisplayed so that we coffid aU find ffie rendezvous. It was a great ffight for talkmg to long time friends and watchmg a great footbaU game. •

"(L to r.) Bowlers Sedor, Lutz, Roush, Hemphill and Koch"

Thanks for the report, Joe, and, Mary Jane, thanks for the photo.

On 16 December the gHtterati assembled at the ANCC in Arhngton for the Nth annual Class Christmas party.

Mary Scheible andjaffice Prosser joined 74 other Classmates and wives and four members of 2007 for an evening of carols and Christmas. The event was managed by Jane and Pete Junghans with John Shewmaker fiffing in for ffie absent Mr. Glaus. Later John sent along the foUowing

message from Clem Gaffigan at Assumption Outreach: • Many ffianks to you and to your USNA Classmates for the quantit>- and quaUty toys donated to Assumption Outreach at Cffiismias time.

Shordy after you and Moffica dehveied ffie toys, I had an emergency caU fiom our CCD folks, requesting toys and gifb for thirt\- of ffieir smdents who were meeting ffie foUowing day. Neeffiess to say aU were most gratefffi for what we provided — your to\-s.The "fit" for ages and sex was almost perfect. •

'Christmas cheers: Monica Shewmaker flanked by the Peerenbooms, flanked by the Junghans"

Our man Dave SmaUey, as most know, has been busy down at ffie Farm for nearly ffie last haff centurv'. In January it caught up wiffi him and,ffia series of celebrations and ceremoffies, the w hole thing came home to roost. Happfly, ffie Class was represented throughout the day by a huge gang of weU-wishers and the presence of a number of Dave's former teammates from, weU, the olden days. One offfiosewas George Bouvet wffio jetted in fiom Seatde to participate ffi what he christened "Dave's Day." After he got home he kffiffiy provided ffie foUowing recap of events: • Prior to ffie Naw-BuckneU games on 7 January, cappffig a day of tribute to our Classmate, ffie basketbaU court ffi Alumffi HaU was named for Dave SmaUey. After graduation Dave served for five years m ffie Marine Corps and, in 1962, returned to ffie Academy as Assistant BasketbaU Coach. In 1966 he succeeded Ben Camevale and was Head Coach for 10 years. In 1976 Dave was asked to lay ffie groundwork for a women's basketbaU program and coached the women's team for the next 12 years. Dave currendy serves as Seffior Associate Atffietic Dfl-ector for Admissions, Academics and CompHance. In that capacity, he hanffies the admissions process for recruited athletesffieach of navy's 30 varsity sports.

He and his staff also moffitor the acaderffic progress of navy's 1500 student atffietes.

The official naming ceremony foUowed a lunch reception ffiat was held in Alumni HaU for about 250 of Dave's former Classmates, teammates, players, famfly and friends. Chet Gladchuk, Director of Atffietics welcomed guests and the Superintendent,VADM Rempt, and AnnapoHs Mayor EUen Moyer delivered proclamations and congratffiations. Gale Daugherty, Dave's former Assistant Coach, Becky Vaulter '84, Kevin Sinnett '79 and our man Bob Albertson aU participated in ffie program. Representing '57 Bob spoke eloquendy using the "three F's"to describe Dave's success: "Faith Famfly - and Friends." Dave was Captain of the basketbaU team in '56 and '57 and also was an outstanffing basebaU player.

The ffigUight of the day was the response deHvered by Dave after the lunch. In the course offfisremarks he recaUed the tffiee suggestions made by the late N C State coach Jim Valvano; "Every day you should have ffin, spend a Htde time ffi thought, and experience some emotion and passion." In spite of the burden offfisown fight with cancer he spoke for ten minutes without referring to notes. He said that he had looked forward to coming to work every day durmg his almost 50 years at the Academv. B

"Gerry and Dave"

• It was gratifying to watch hunffieds of former players, teammates and friends visiting with the SmaUeys before and after the game. Dave knew aU the names as they each expressed their love and admiration.

It was a great day for a great man. • And many thanks for the great report, George.

Now that we're pretty much up to speed you can shoot us that piece you've been savffig. Plenty of room in the maflbox - do it today. Carpeffiem.FNH

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 9% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 52% PRES: Lt Col Gordon M. Gerson, USAF (Ret.) E; gordon.gerson@1958.usna.com SECY; Col Warren S.Walters, USMC (Ret.) 5664 Ravenel Ln., Springfield,VA 22151-2430 H; 703-321-9586; E: wwalter5@et0ls.com WEB SITE: www.usna.com/Classes/1958/

Welcome March, month most mercurial!

It's stfll meteorologicaUy winter for 2/3 of the time, but manages to cause garden shops and nurseries to open their doors ffi anticipation of the vernal equinox. Purim and St. Patrick's Day make for some reHef in a month wdth no legal hoHdays, but otherwise it's a watchfffi eye for late snowstorms, early blooming bulbs, unexpected cffiU wmds, and mushy ground.

Fortunately, we can stfll cocoon in with the news of Classmates as they report their Hfe adventures and travels, so away we go!

Our class crossed the Adantic under steam, a few may have safled to Bermuda, but even fewer have crossed aU the way under safl. Among those in the latter category, Kent Lawrence (16™) tells ffis tale: H "Nine years ago Erna and I safled for a week in the Med aboard Sea Cloud, the majestic 350-ft four masted bark buflt ffi 1931 by E.F Hutton. Ever smce we've talked about making the annual transadantic passage when the sffip is repositioned to the Caribbean for wffiiter cruising, but for various reasons never ffid it. Tffis year our 70th birthdays and my inoperable cancer gave us the push to get on with it. On Thanksgiving Day we flew to Spain for a 15-day transadantic safl from the Canaries to St. John's, Antigua.

The gourmet food and wine were plentifffi, and the atmosphere on board was just great. There were offiy 39 passengers, mosdy Germans and Swiss, aU of whom spoke exceUent EngHsh, and we were a most compatible group. With aU 32 sffis set Sea Cloud averaged 7 to 8 knots in good wffids, though Hurricanes Delta and Epsflon kept the seas quite choppy for most of the crossing. It was an absolutely fabffious trip.

Subsequendy several people told me how much better 1 looked. Goffig back to sea for 15 daysffigreat luxury must have its therapeutic effect! Meanwhfle my two year long aggressive cancer treatment regimen of chemo, raffiation, and hormone injections continues. 1 stfll feel fine, though 1 do get ffied more easfly.

We're confident that in due course I'U be cancer free.Yours aye.... Kent" I

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CLASS N E W S grand kinder. Dan and Sarah, twins 16, are next to me, ffien 13 year old David (he was with me at the Kent State game), then Maria and Jan. Front row near me, Matty, 11, then Tom, 9, and Paffi 10 (Tom and Paul were with me at the Tulane game). PersonaUy, I was glad the Mids didn't score again, because I didn't have another 49 in me. Cheers, George." B

Erna and Kent Lawrence at Sea

Also out in the Adantic, Paul Herner (20™) gave the class flag a tour of Iceland and Greeffiand. He writes that Nancy and he took a month long tour of the island of Iceland. The island nation is sitting on the Adantic rift, so that West Iceland is on the North American continent, and East Iceland is on the European continent. They also took a short hop over to Kffiusuk, Greeffiand, where the photo at the airport was taken.

And lasdy, the game attendees, reiffinding aU of us how much better it is to watch the game from a clubhouse or warm Hving room. Sitting in the cold, damp staffium in PhiUy and looking like they are enjoying every rffinute of it are SheUy and Fred Rosenberg (20™) from Springfield TN.

with the gents fining up for a picture to mark the occasion. In the photo, 1-to-r, John Witzmann (13^^), Gene Ingle ( 1 4 ' \ Chuck Smith (20*),John Dean (22"'^),Tom Doyle (19*), Pete Hekman (2"'^),Pete Nystrom (24*), John Washburn (7*), Bruce Craig (19*), and George Watts (17*). Janet and George Watts had driven in for the luncheon from Los Alarffitos in the Los Angeles area.

Further north in CaHforffia, New Years Eve provided the excuse for a '58 get together at the Marine's Memorial Club in San Francisco. In that picture, 1to-r, are Kathy and Jack MacKinnon (9*),Jude and John Potter (19*), and Pat and John Davis (7*).

Herners in Greenland

The impressive win acffieved by the Navy footbaU team over Army this year was commented on by several classmates who watched and photographed their experiences of that game. Emails ran the gamut from group parties to famfly events to attendees at the game. For example, the Santa Barbara CA Chapter of the Alumni Association watched the game at the beautiffil La Cumbre Country Club. The '58ers in attendance got together for the photo sent in by Gary Minar (20 ).

Lined up 1-to-r are Jim Higgins (17 ), Vern Hanna (24™), Betty Higgins, Gary Minar, Barbara Minar, and George Jones (17 ). They had a grand time, and for real-game feel, had a WooPoo rooter at the club, who apparendy was a great sport!

At the famfly level, it's George Meinig (11™) teffing of watching it with his family: H "Tffis is a photo taken just after I did my Army-Navy 147 push-up (7+14+21... out to +42) with Jan, daughter Maria, and her six of our seven

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Meinig Family Army-Navy Game

'58 New Years in San Francisco

A good news announcement concerffing one of the '58 juniors from proud father, Bud Manazir (12*):

Fred and Shelly Rosenberg in Philly

There were other gatherings of'58ers over the HoHday period. Out in San Diego, that chapter of the Class of 1958 held its December luncheon at the Miramar Officer's Club, celebrating the victory over Army, and planning the '58 activities for the first Poinsettia Bowl being held in San Diego. There were 10 Classmates and 8 wives in attendance.

I "Sorry 1 don't write much, but ffien 1 usuaUy don't have a whole lot of news, at least anything I consider newsworthy.

However, now I think I do.

Our son, Capt Mike Manazir USN '81 was selected in mid-December for carrier command and has now been slated to take command of NIMITZ. He's raring to go, but he has to wait for a while. The change of command is scheduled for April 2007 timeframe in San Diego. He's currently the Reaffiness Officer for COMNAVAIR at NAS North Island. This guarantees where Ann and I wiU be about 16 months from now!

Another bit of news is that Ann and I got to visit with Walt Mitchell (12*) on

21 December at Walt's brother's home in Pahn Desert, just east of Palm Springs.

Had a wonderfffi evening with Walt, Bob and Bob's wife, Bernadette. Always good to see Walter, and seeing Bernadette and Bob again was anoffier treat. Had not seen ffiem for a very long time, probably 20 twenty years. That's ffie news for now.

Take care. Happy New Year, Semper Fi, and '58 is GREAT. Bud" â&#x20AC;˘ A note from Rupert MacLean (21^^ announces ffie passing of '58 classmate Will Green (21^^). Rupe writes: â&#x20AC;˘ "I am sorry to be the bearer of sad ridmgs, but 1 received information from Wfll Green's lady, Linda Fry,ffiatWffi lost his baffie wiffi cancer on 12 December 2005. He requested no memorial, and thatffisashes be scattered at sea. He also requested ffiat we celebrate ffis memory at a partyffiatwffi be announced at a later date.

As you may recaU,Wffi was a rffissffig classmate for years and resurfaced just last year. OrigmaUy from Baltimore, he went Navy Lme after graduation and later resignedffiscomrffission.Wffi Hved in CaHforffia wiffi Lffida and they came east in October 2004 for a visit. We gathered several 21st company classmates at Tom Sinnott's house and celebrated a miffireunion.Wfll mentioned m passffig ffiat he had cancer, but said ffiat it was m remission.

Apparently, time ran out. It just goes to show howfiffiland tenuous Hfe can be- we lost him and ffien foimd him, offiy to lose him agam.We vffil miss ffim. Rupe" I And that's 2,000 for tffis month. Read the rest offfiecolumn on the Class web site! yj

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As you receive tffis addition of Sffipmate we are emerging from the "Dark Ages," preceded by the stunrdng performance of our Navy footbaU team in the Poinsettia Bowl in San Diego. It was a great day for the Navy commuffity and our Class.

West Coast correspondent Joe Keely (19) reported that theWorid's Greatest Taflgate party was an absolute success, and he could account for other'59ers Tom Billings (6),

Joe McGlinchey (6), Paul O'Conner (17), Gary Findlay (10), and Mai Bruce (4) among the huge 25,000 Navy contingent supporting the Blue and Gold team.

Of aU of ffie 28 bowl games played tffis season. Navy scored ffie most points (51) in its victory over Colorado State!

Expanded Class Web Site: Have you checked the Class web site lately? Just before Christmas, our talented webmaster, Dave Sullivan (2), completed a significant expansion of the scope and content of our web site. You wffi now find Class announcements under "News," a calendar of upcoming Class events, a Hst of company representatives and their e-mafl addresses, a "Last CaU" section, and adffitional Hnks incluffing to some classmates' personal web sites. In adffition to announcements under "News," rffinutes of the meetings of the Class Executive Comrffittee are posted under "Executive Committee."

As a much needed adjunct to the Class column in Sffipmate, there are now two sections, "Sffipmate" and "Photo GaUery " for overflow reports and photos from Classmates that coffid not be fitted witffin the space aUocated for our column by the Sffipmate effitor (2,000 words).

The photos are in color and larger than those in Sffipmate. For example, in late December two long reports from Jim Roberts (24) and Jerry McDaniel (11), wffich I could not fit in the JanuaryFebruary column, were posted under "Sffipmate" on the web site. Jim's told a deUghtfol, humorous tale of the various travels and uses of ffis cruise box and how it came to reside on ffisplay in the Wasco County Historical Museum, Oregon.

Jerry provided a detafled travelogue for a summer cruise in ffis boat from Malta to Croatia, with interesting descriptions and observations for the many ports of call along the way.

Report on Link in the Chain, Spring 2006 Activity from Marty Finerty (10): H "The faU season saw many '09ers attend the '59 taflgate at home footbaU games. It was interesting to see the Plebes arrive and ask to see Capt/Col/Cdr so-in-so by name. The Classmate asked about was the individual who presented the Plebe with an honor coin in an August 2005 ceremony. Of course, the Classmate offiy very vaguely, if at aU, remembered the Plebe, but the '09ers knew the '59ers with whom they had interacted by name quite impressive!

Our next formal interaction with the Class of'09 wffi occur during Plebe

Recognition Week - a new activity.

Specific events and dates are: 16 May - the Plebes are now required to complete a physicaUy demanding daylong activity designated as "Sea Trials." A variety of chaUenges are presented that we might recogffize as a sigffificandy expanded obstacle course. The day begins at 4:50 a.m. and ends at 6:00 p.m. The program is structured such that no Plebe can complete the day without the help of a '09 Classmate - teamwork is the key and the lesson. Class of'59 members are invited to come out and watch the day's events. For those interested, a tour can be arranged of the ffifferent stations that must be completed by each Plebe. FoUowing the day-long activity, a cookout warrior's barbecue wiU be held wffich we are invited to attend. A cost of $4.00 per person must be charged to comply with government regulations.

An unHmited number of Classmates can attend the day's events.

17 May - a formal P-rade wffi be held. A Hrffited number of Classmates (first-come, first-served) wffi be invited to sit in the VIP area as guests of the Supe.

An unHmited number of Classmates may sit in the general visitors' area.

18 May - Herndon CHmb begins at 9:00 a.m. A Hrffited number of Classmates (first-come, first-served) wiU be invited to sit in the VIP area as guests of the Supe.

An urflimited number of Classmates may attend the event. Our '59 Classmate Bob Michael (6) plans to work with the Plebes to assist them in assaultmg Herndon to set a new time record for the changing of the caps at the top. Tffis rffight be the first ever Plebe orgaffized activity to cHmb Herndon. In the afternoon, the Plebes wiU receive their Tffird Class anchor coUar device at a formal ceremony. We are asked to provide a speaker, tentatively BUI Powell (20) with Don Smith (13) as back-up, and 28 Classmates to hand out the coUar devices - the Supe and Commandant wffi complete the team to cover the 30 compaffies.

Our laffies are invited to aU activities.

For some events, a formal invitation wiU be sent to specific Classmates (the firstcome, first-served) by the Protocol Office.

Accordingly, responses wiU be needed several weeks before the scheduled events.

28 Aprfl is the set response date.

AdffitionaUy I wiU be on travel for 8 days beginning 29 Aprfl and unable to provide last rffinute updates to USNA. Hence, a timely response to participate in any of the events would be appreciated. To accommodate any last rffinute folks.

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Jack Brons (21) has agreed to keep the commuffications fines open; aU respondents please "copy to" Jack on aU input not just the post 28 Aprfl respondents.

Financial support for the program is now at 70 percent of the needed total; we stiiU lack about $3,800 to fund aU the activities. Anyone desiring to make a tax deductible donation to support the program can make the contribution ffirecdy to the USNA Foundation for the Class of'59 Link Project. Thanks to aU who have provided funffing assistance.

See you in May. Marty Finerty, Link Program Coorffinator Contact Information: Marty Finerty, tel: 410-849-2502, emafl: nijfna59@ comcast.net Jack Brons, Assistant Coorffinator, tel: 410-349-9501, emafl: jbrons@comcast.net" I 50 Reunion Planning: Joe Flynn (6) was selected by the Executive Comiffittee th

to serve at Chairman of the 50 Reunion Comrffittee. He is organizing ffis chairs for the many functional committees, and they wiU be Hsted on the Class web site when finffized. Joe's emafl address is joemarine59@comcast.net.

The 13 Company reaUy came through at the behest of Shirley WaUaceHeidecker, widow ofJim Wallace (13) and now remarried to a retired Navy officer. Shirley was trying to reach old friend Jim Tidd (13). We searched the Class and Alumni Association databases without finding a current address. But a flurry of emafls among the 13 Company network of Don Smith, Vern Bloch, George Elliott, Jerry Loveless and Gary Barnum combined tofindJim Tidd with his wife Sharon happily touring the country in their Airstream trafler.

Helen and Vern Bloch had received a Christmas card, providing Jim's ceU phone number (813) 727-1385. Jim's maflbox in Odessa, Florida has been provided to Dave SuUivan for the Class database.

Good work, 13 Company!

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words. It appears we are entering that caption "I am doing my part to stop the time of Hfe where we'U aU need that German attack in the Ardennes Forest. encouragement more often.

After 61 years, who is in better conffiI heard from Pinkie Saunders (3) tion?" I'U go with Chuck, although that's who beat me out of the O R by about a batde-worthy looking Panzer tank.

3 weeks and is doing weU. The first Washington-Annapolis area Also Frank Clark (5) wffi be Class luncheon of the new year was held undergoing Chemo to cross one of the on 12 January, wiffi a big turnout for many hurdles we sometimes face these good feUowship and ffining. Ray Art's days. Good luck to both and those we (5) son, CDR Ray Art, USN '89, made a haven't heard from as weU. most interesting and weU received presenCLASS 60 -45TH REUNION tation about the Multi-mission Maritime GOLF RESULTS: Aircraft (P-8A) being buflt to replace the The Naval Academy Goff Course was venerable, 1950's design P-3C Orion almost under water with "walkers offiy" flown by many of our Classmates, includon the course, but 40 stalwart goffers were ing CharUe Pease (10) in the auffience.

These luncheons are generaUy held on the equal to the chaUenges. Co-Champions for our 45th reunion were Jim EUertsen second Thursday of the month, and as (21) and Hap Peterson (22). warm weather in Wasffington approaches Congratulations to both. Close beffind there is always the prospect of a round of were Leon Everman (9), John Leahy golf immediately after the luncheon.

(13) and Tom InderUed (21). Couples Come on out! winners were Nick Temple (14) and The Class has been requested by the Theresa B., foUowed by Doris and Arny Alumni Association to assist in locating a Dupont (1) and Mirffi and Harry Lewis source for a noveHst, Andrea Sigler Castro, (15).

Closest to pin winners were birthday whose tale in progress includes a tea boy Mike McCuUough (14),JeweU thrown for Midsffipmen by the wife of Moore and John Leahy (13).

Longest the Governor of the Panama Canal. Her Drive was shared by Ed Claxton (10) mother attended these teas as a young and Gene Chancy (12) based on woman during 1955 - 1960. Ms. Castro SateUite verification, after Ed's Presidential seeks a contact who may have safled ChaUenge! Non-players special events through the Canal during that period and were won by Anne and George attended a tea. Her emafl address is Marburger (20) (Closest to pin #17) and andrea @ acaderfficodysseys.com.

Jim Knorr (20) (putting).Jack Lynch In Memorium: CAPT J. Michael (11) and Beth Knorr hosted 19th hole Leeds, USN (Ret.) was buried with foU refreshments.... Marflyn McCaUum entermffitary honors in Arlington National tained us on the piano (playing that is).

Cemetery on 4 January 2006. Mike ffied For the 50th weather preffiction is warm 29 October 2005 in Virginia Beach, and dry. Jim Knorr Virginia, as previously reported in this column. Representing the 12™ Company and the Class at Arhngton were his roommate Wayne Rickman (12), Dave CaUioun (12),Ron Jesberg (12), Joe King (23), Bob OUveri (16), Ted Alexander (18), Gary Smith (21), and TimTinsley (17).

That's a wrap for tffis month's column.

Keep those emails and photos confing!

Rise and Shine! —Tim r'^s—..:-^^zz:;?3: T ^ ' ^ I I P i i ^ ^ ^ l ^ H ^ ^ ^ 3 ^ H

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I'm back! Sorry for the short column, last month. We'U catch up. During my recuperation I heard so many encouraging

Received from Jim Duffy (7): • "Classmates, we have had many nice compliments on the 45th. Thanks for aU the attaboys. A week after that great event Carolyn and I, along with, Carol and Dick Bannister (9), Marie and Jess Tupaz (13), Tomi and Tom Solak (2), Sandy and John Leahy (13) and Ted McClanahan (23) and his pal Judy Post,

rb plus ten other "Friends of Navy", Recendy heard from a 19'-'' company non departed for a wonderffil 23 day Grand grad who is back: Circle tour by bus of Eastern Europe We • "Hi Mate, 1, David L.Simpson, Lifetime were joined by 19 other very nice folks Member Class of 1960, was honored at wiffi whom we blended very warmly not the 230th Anniversary Marine Corps BaU an "Ugly American" in the group. We in Athens, Greece as the oldest Marine visited: Warsaw, Czestochowa, Krakow, present. There were over 300 persons in Prague, Budapest and Vienna - plus lots of attendance and the Guest of Honor was side excursions out into the countryside. the Ambassador, The Honorable Charles The people were aU so very nice, but ffie P Ries.

StiU so evident effects of 40+ years of After the Marine Corps I served with "sociaHsm" are appaffing.The arcffitecture the Army Corps of Engineers spenffing remaiffing fixmi the Austro Hungarian over 16 years in the MidEast. Upon Empire is trffiy awesome. I know that lots retirement in 1999 I joined the Fluor of our classmates like ffie river boat tours Group,J.A.Jones-Int.,as the Quffity but we prefer ffie more lengthy stays; ffiree, four and five days, ffiat the bus tours Control Manager on the Embassy construction in Dar Ess Salaam, Tanzaffia aUow.That way we get to reaUy get a feel and at present Embassy additions in for the people and ffieir cffiture, food, Athens, Greece." I history, etc.

Among some of ffie ffin tffings that occurted was when Tom Solak (2) and 1 taught a PoHsh folk Group to play and smg wiffi us a fonny PoHsh song (in PoHsh) that we had learned as youngsters in Cfficago (I grew up in an Irish/PoHsh neighborhood).They made us repeat it three times! The trip was such a success that I was asked by several of the group "What next Jim?" So, I am now planffing one for March 2007 to Chfle and Argentina, two weeks, with add ons of six nights ffi Peru: Machu Picu, Cuzko and Lima and/or four days to Rao for those mterested. It's a Grand Circle Tour with cost somewhere between $2k and $4K each dependmg upon the tour. 1 have ten people from the European tour on my go list now - one day after iifforming them of the plan. If interested, send me an e mafl at: carduSy38@aol.com or caU 410 263 3989.

Oh yes, I am now a foUy trained Tour Guide at USNA. It's a labor of love for sure because the pay is paltry. We are also tramed to conduct tours of the recently dedicated Commodore Uriah P. Levi Jewish ReHgious Center. It is magffificent - and I noted several of our Jewish Classmates names among the sigffificant donors names ffisplayed. They can be rightfoUy proud of what they have done, as am I. It must be seen to be appreciated. One of the very handsomely appointed rooms is for the Honor Court - that's what the Honor Comrffittee is caUed now. Our Class of 1960 Memorial is intact and its location most favorably enhanced by the presence of the entrance to the Levi Center (pronounced "levee" like in New Orleans). Warmest regards dear Classmates and ladies, Jim Duffy" •

Seligman and sons

I heard from Lee SeUgman (6) who forwarded a picture of ffis 2 sons and ffim.

Rerffiffiscences from Tom Terry (23): I "HeUo to aU. 1 was the field announcer the march on and play by play of aU of the first year of the staffium. It was a truly fantastic experience wffich I treasure to tffis day.

In the weeks before the game we tested the press box and announcing systems. So crude by today's standards, but they worked. Although it was the beginning of the space age and as most of you can attest to, the destroyers and subs I served on had analog computers for fire control and mag-amps for the reactor control (no rfficro-chips, no stealth and no smart bombs) ."H From Jim Knorr (20): B "Bffi -just a short note to report on an offshoot of our reuffion. Whfle chatting with Al Jordan (20), at the reuffion, I mentioned that I would be in New England 20-22 October. My three sons and I were playing in a Memorial goff tournament near Chatham for my nephew (their cousin), Ricky Knorr, who died jogging Thanksgiving morning 2004, leaving wife. Amy and two young

children, Scotty (2) and Brady (1). Al not offiy supported the event by playing, but also brought '60 classmate, George Prebola (23) with him to also play. My most sincere thanks to Al and George, but also to other 20th company mate, Roy Smith and wife Marianne, who made their Chatham "cottage" available to the Knorrs.Jim Knorr" • From Charley Cox (13) concerning Bernie Eberlein (18): B "I spoke to Himself on Thursday eveffing at ffis home in FaUbrook , CA. Berffie's son was visiting from San Pedro at the time ; otherwise I think that we'd stffi be in the midst of a plethora of Sea Stories - aU true , of course. After he chewed me out for several real or imagined offenses (e.g. Not senffing enough e-mafls; not caffing sooner etc.), I knew that he was Back - in - Battery. At first I wondered how he got home so quickly, but after learning of ffis cantankerous comments to the Staff, I surrffised that they passed a petition to have him forcibly removed ASAP. He postulated that there was a distinct possibiHty of that event occurring.

I'm going to try to visit Himself in a few weeks; if I survive that ordeal, I'U send you an appropriate SITRJiP. Terry and Bernie said to thank each of you for your interest, your good thoughts, and - most especiaUy - your prayers. Charley Cox " B

Parkers and Bowmans

From Bob Parker (18): B "Whfle the rest of the class was preparmg to gather in AnnapoHs for our 45th, 18th company roommates Bob Parker and Bob Bowman and their wives were getting together for their own reunion near Seatde. JuHa and Bob Parker (18) were visiting from BflHngs, MT. They needed a "seafood fix" and Marianne and Bob Bowman (18) happened to have a spare rack at their condo on Lake Wasffington. As the conversation turned to events of 45 + years ago, we heard "I didn't remember that" quite often". It must be a March 2006

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sign of maturity. Hope to see you at the 50th. Best regards. Bob Parker" B Heard from Doug Johnston (5) to Paul Cooper (5) regarffing the Alumffi/ Mid Water Polo match: B "Cupa— Unffi next week, pal, it's a 66 year old body. But you certaiffiy got the other part right. AU in aU, it was a ffin and humbUng experience. HumbHng in the sense of how quickly 1 felt totaUy winded.

The transition from 45 years of ffistance swimrffing with one's head in the water to constant sprinting with one's head out defiffitely took its toU — as ffid the fact that my body clock was stffi somewhere out in the ether readjusting from the remrn trek from Bafi and Islamabad. The fact that we won 16-15 had absolutely nothing to do with me and everytffing to do with some much younger (and higUy gffied) alums coupled with very partial refereeffig on the part of the Navy coach.

The one good shot I got off was blocked by the goffie, so for me it was stricdy a moral victory—that of surviving a joust in ffie pool after aU these years (next oldest was class of'78). Alumffi drivel aside, we can aU take pride in a superb Navy team that is 20 and 6 on the year and currently no.l ffi the East. Cheers, Doug B From Bob Osmon (17) on the Army Navy Game: B "Dear Classmates,What a great game!!

Army gave it a good shot, but once Navy's running game got going, it was aU over. I must say I have been very impressed with tffis ffiUback BaUard who took over several games ago. And he is offiy in ffis second year. So is most of the offensive Hne and defense. So it bodes weU for the ffiture.

I saw a number of classmates a whfle 1 was there. Rod Friedman (5), John Michalski (6), and Ben Cote (24), and 1 know John Claman (3) and Paul Cooper (5) were there also. So I guess to keep up the class attendance and kept the streak going, I'U be back next year. Oz" B

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Here I sit in my trusty office in the midffie ofJanuary, a mere 8 months unffi our big 45 reunion. Our reuffion guru, Joe AUegretti and ffis Merry Band of Men met last week, and aU looks Hke we're on track for a great weekend. You wiU aU be receiving letters regarffing the reuffion before long. For those of you who wiU be descenffing on Crabtowm from the ffinder lands, the most immeffiate item on your agenda shoffid be to Hne up a rack to sleep in for the weekend.

The hotels for wffich we have blocked off rooms for our classmates have been taking reservations for the weekend of Thursday, September 21^'- through Sunday, September 24™. The Loews AnnapoHs Hotel, our reuffion headquarters as weU as our registration venue, have aU been reserved. We also have 150 rooms at the Sheridan AnnapoHs Hotel, located near the AnnapoHs MaU. Phone Number: (410) 266-3131. They stffi have many rooms avaflable.

The bad nooze is that we may not get the '56 pavffion for our taflgate on Saturday. Tffis is no big deal! We wiU probably be under a big tent that may even be inside the perimeter of the stadium near the pavffion. The good nooze is that we wffi be having our Friday ffight banquet inside the Staffium where parking wiU be plentifol.

The highlights for the weekend: Thursday, 21 September 0900-1600, Registration, Loews 0900-1630, USNA Store, Bancroft HaU

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1200-1400, '61 Goff Outing (with babes). Course 1730-1930, No Host Cocktafls, Loews Hotel (Informal/Casual Attire) Post No-Host, Company/Group Parties, Co. Reps Friday, 22 September 0900-1200, Registration Contffiues, Loews HaU 0900-1630, USNA Store, Bancroft Hall 1100, '61 GoffTournament (men offiy), USNA Course 1205, Noon Meal Formation, Tecumseh Ct TBD, Memorial Service, TBD TBD, Class Meeting, TBD TBD, Formal Parade, Worden Field 1830-1930, Cocktafls, Daffigren HaU 2000-2300, Reuffion Banquet, Daffigren HaU Saturday, 23 September 1030-1730,Taflgate at '53 Pavffion, Navy/MC 1200, Brigade March-on, Navy/MC 1300, Beat Tulsa !!, Navy/MC Sunday, 24 September 0900, CathoHc Mass, Chapel 1100, Protestant Services, Chapel 1000-1330, Brunch, O&F Club (Iffiormal/Casual Attire) THE LATEST NOOZE. WaUy Guthrie: B Am attacffing a photo of Class of'61 alumffi, famffies and friends who participated .... not just observed .... in the great victory over Army last December. The group was made up of Naval Academy alumffi from the greater Tampa Bay area.

Classmates present included WaUy Guthrie, Dick Ardavany, Harry Barrett and Dick Petrucci. Guthrie, Richard Ardavany, Harry Barrett and Dick Petrucci. B Ned Kuhns: B We aU owe a huge "Thanks" and a "BZ" to Peg & Bob Graham for hosting another wonderfffi party with deficious food and ffiinks (to wffich everyone

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contributed) and another great Navy victory. The ffighfight of the day was watchmg Navy win on Bob's brand new 60 mch widescreen TV wffich he purchased just for our enjovmient. Now we're aU goffig to feel motivated to upgrade our sets at home. Attenffing were: Bob & Peg Graham, Lou & Jacque Bartek,Mflce &Jan BraffieyMarc & Laura Bruno, Arfie & Bonffie CampbeU, Ken & Sandy Craig, Jay & Carole Decker, Cyd & Margie DriscoU, Jim & Sharon Joyner, Ned & Judy Kuhns, Jim & Judy faster, Tom & Jane McNicholas, Buzz & Kada Needham, Kurt & Fran Rohdenburg, and CharHe Stewart. B

prognosis is that with tffis treatment, he may have 6-12 months.Without it, no more than three months.We are in Seatde for ffis treatment because our eldest daughter and her husband are physicians at the Univ. ofWasffington Meffical Center and our other two daughters also five here with their famffies. We plan to remrn to our home in CaHforffia on Wednesday, when Earl's treatments are completed. Neeffiess to say, he wffi not be able to attend ffis 45th. But he wiU be tffinking about aU of you. Keep us in your thoughts and prayers. And please continue to keep in touch. B

Bob Graham foUows Ned: â&#x20AC;˘ '61 met at the Grahams for the tffird yearffia row with resffitffig victory. Left to nght top to bottom: Arlie CampbeU, Kurt Rohdenburg , Marc Bruno, Lou Bartek, Ken Craig, CharUe Stewart, Tom McNicholas , Mike Bradley, Jim Joyner, Bob Graham, Cyd DriscoU , Jim Lasiter , Jay Decker, Buzz Needham and Ned Kuhns. Good turnout - good group - good time great victory. B Dick Ardavany forward the foUowing fiom Barbara Dunsmoor: 1 1 am writing to you about Earl Dunsmoor. He has had a tough few years, medicaUy. Six years ago, he had open-heart surgery and recovered beautifiJly. Three plus years ago, he had stage three lung cancer, endured a massive surgery and again recovered beauriffiUy. Tffis time, however, things don't seem to be as prorffising. He is currently receiving treatment for an agressive brain tumor, totaUy unrelated to his lung cancer. The

Breakfast in St Petersburg

Dick Ardavany: B Regular 0745 gathering for breakfast on the beach of'61ers and friends at Caddy's Waterfront, Sunset Beach on the southern tip ofTreasure Island on the outskirts of St. Petersburg. L-R Dick Ardavany, non-grad George Dodenhoff VF-214 WWII Corsair Jockey Tim Travis USAFA '62, CharHe Hunter '54, and Dick Petrucci. CaU Dick for detafls (727) 393-3766. Class Luncheons and breakfasts every month ... Classmates corffing into the St. Pete area caU ahead for times and places. B

The 2005 recipient of the prestigious Gold deFleury Medal was our classmate, LTG (Ret.) Dan Schroeder. This medal is the ffighest award given annuaUy by the Army Engineer Regiment. Offiy one person is normffiy recognized each year. Prior recipients included seffior members of Congress and senior mffitary and civflian leaders witffin the Department of the Army.

Dan's last active duty assignment was as Deputy Commander in Chief of the U.S. Army Europe and Seventh Army. He also commanded the 20â&#x201E;˘ Engineer Brigade (ABN) and the 307th Engineer BattaHon (ABN). He was primarily responsible for the successffil 1988 activation of the Arm Engineer Center at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. During that time, he guided the construction of numerous new facffities to support increased traiffing, and formed a sofid foundation for Engineer School training as it exists today.

He was instrumental in orgaffizing the Engineer Regimental Association, wffich later became the Army Engineer Association (AEA). It was through ffis initiative that many of the Solffier and Civffian support programs executed today by the AEA were formed.

FoUowing ffis retirement from active service, he has been an active supporter to seek ffinffing to construct the Airborne and Special Operations Museum at Fort Bragg, North CaroHna. He is currently a member of the AUSA Institute of Land Warfare. The award was presented to Dan at the 2005 Engineer Regimental Conference, held in Orlando, Florida in October 2005.The session was sponsored by the Army Engineer Association.

THOSE WHO LEFT US: A non-grad, John Salene, died in Eugene, Oregon on Dec. 7,2002 of cancer. He was 63.

Frederick Demchuk ffied in June 2005 in San Jose. Memorial. He was a non-grad from the second company, but kept in touch with some of ffis classmate.

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GREETINGS FROM ANNAPOUS. March is a great time at the Academy.

Graduation is less than 100 days away and the lacrosse team and other winter/spring sports are at fiffi steam.

Don't forget to mark your 2007 calendars for our 45th Reuffion, 19-23 September. Iffitial plans are being formulated. News and information wiU start emerging tffis summer. Now for our class news.

INMEMORIAM It is with great sadness that I iffiorm the class of two of our non-graduate classmates who passed away recendy.

FREDRIC W. "FRED" NICK, 69, ffied Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2005, at Fremont Area Medical Center, Iowa. He was born Sept. 14,1936 on a farm near Cedar Bluffs. He grew up ffi Cedar Bluffs and was a 1954 graduate of Cedar Bluffs High School. He spent 1 1 / 2 years at the U. S. Naval Academy at AnnapoHs, Md. and served in the U S. Navy unffi 1959. He moved to Lincoffi in 1960 and then moved to Fremont in 1962. He Hved in Cedar Bluffs from 1967 untfl remrffing to Fremont in 1974. He previously was employed at the former Western Electric ffi Omaha and then worked as a welder at Lozier Corp. in Omaha from 1992 unffi retiring in 2003. He married Mary E. LaClair on June 20,1959 in Fremont.

They later divorced. Survivors include: two sons, three daughters, four brothers and six sisters, aU of Fremont. Burial was at Little Flower ofJesus Cemetery near Lashara with mffitary graveside services conducted by members of American Legion Post 158 of Cedar Bluffs. A memorial has been established to the American Diabetes Association.

WILLLAM JOHN URICK IH, 66, an emergency department technician at Potomac Hospital in Dale City, died Dec. 8 at a hospital in Hershey Pa. He had cancer. Mr. Urick, a Woodbridge resident, was born in Greensburg, Pa. A son of an Air Force officer, he grew up in ffifferent areas, including Wiesbaden, Germany and Alexanffiia, where he graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1957. He attended the U S. Naval Academy at AnnapoHs and Georgetown

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Uffiversity before graduating magna cum laude from Regis University in Denver.

After he began a career in sales for IBM Corp. in San Francisco, he worked in marketing for a number of computer and software compaffies in Cffifornia and Colorado. Interested in ffistory, he received a masters degree in museum and field studies from the Uffiversity of Colorado in 2001 and worked as executive ffirector of the Boulder Historical Society. Back in theWashington area, Mr. Urick worked as a mffitary force management analyst for the MPRI communications firm in Springfield in 2003 and 2004. He also was a project ffirector of a commuffity development program to raise ffinds to bufld a school in St.Thomas,Virgin Islands. Most recendy, he worked at Potomac Hospital and was a staff instructor with the Emergency Meffical Services in Triangle.

His marriage to Linda M. Riley ended in ffivorce. Bffi left USNA after second class summer. He stayed in contact with the class, was a Hfe member of the Alumffi Association and joined us for our 40th reunion. Survivors include two daughters. Heather EUen Urick of Scottsdale, Ariz, and Anna Kristina Urick of Longmont, Colo., his mother. Marietta EUen Urick of Springfield and a brother.

The class expresses it's sincere sympathy to the famfly and friends of our classmates FRED NICK and BILL URICK. CLASS NEWS Our class president, DICK HAYES, sent us this photo from Alumni HaU. For those of our classmates who didn't know that we had a class crest in Alumni HaU, I wanted to pass along this picture of JOHN KELLY and I when we were at a reception recently. Most of the classes have copies of their crest in Alumffi HaU. It's now a traffition for the graduating class to unveil their crest during graduation week.

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Tffis article, from the February 2006 magazine. Naval History, talks about our classmate, PAUL GALANTI. B New Old Skyhawk Reborn The Virgiffia Aviation Museum, a ffivision of the Science Museum ofVirgiffia m Richmond, is expecting to receive a Navy A-4C Skyhawk by the first of the year The airplane, BuNo 148543, wffi be on long-term loan from the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola, Florida. When displayed, the plane wiU be painted in the Black Diamond colors of VA-216 as flown by Commander PAUL E. GALANTI, U. S.Navy (ret.) from the USS Hancock (CV-19), before he was shot down in 1966 and became a prisoner of war in Vietnam. Galanti is a recent inductee into the Virgiffia Aviation HaU of Fame. The aircraft wffi honor not offiy people such as Commander Galanti, the late Vice Admiral James Stockdale, U. S. Navy (ret.) and the many others who flew Skyhawks, but also wiU anchor ffiture exffibitions ffiustrating naval aviation's long ffistory in Virgiffia and the science beffind thatffistory.The Virgiffia Aeronautical Historical Society and private donors are fondffig the project.

The Skyhawk wiU be ffisassembled at Pensacola, transported to Virgiffia and reassembled at Richmond International Airport by Worldwide Aircraft Recovery.

Volunteer members of the Attack Fighter Squaffion 106 (VFA-106) Corrosion Control Shop wiU paint ffie aircraft. B Classmates and tffird company mates, CAP BEYER and D A N DUNN, along with wives MARCY and KATHLEEN, spent New Years weekend together at the Dunn's home in Boffita Springs, Florida.

Dan was a widower and KatUeen a widow when they married in 2004.

KatUeen was the widow of BETTY DUNN's brother. It is very ffice that these two great people found each other later in Hfe. Marcy said she forgot to take photo's, but at the next visit she proiffises resffits.

That's our class news for tffis March 2006 issue of SHIPMATE. As always, your cards, letters and photo inputs are gready appreciated by aU classmates. Send them in any way you can. Keep in touch.

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Tffis photo shows me in front of a 21 Meter Raffio telescope for Morehead State University. Our famfly consulting company (consisting of Connie and me) wrote the specifications, conducted the bidffing and negotiations, monitored the design, oversaw the construction, and confirmed the ffignment. I officiaUy retired from Lockheed Martin in 2001 but the famfly business has kept us pretty busy. If anyone comes through Morgan Hffi, CA, we're in the phone book. We always have spare bedrooms and a big welcome! B

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The Class of 1963 lost another of its wartion wffien Colonel Mike MuUen, United States Army, passed away on 10 December 2005. He had been fighting lung cancer for several years. Mike earned a master's degree in aerospace engineering fiomffieUffiversity of Alabama and was a graduate of ffie Naval Test Pflot School and ffie National Defense Uffiversity.

Durmgffis32-year career as an Army officer he was a brigade commander, a test pflot, and a veteran of the Dorffiffican RepubHc andViemam.

Paul Roundy passed tffis word of an honor afforded to ffis late 23rd Companymate Dennis Hobbs.

B I had some contact with Denny's wife.

Tuck); over ffie hoHdays and she told me about an event ffi honor of Denny ffiat took placeffiMay of this past year. As you wiU recaU, Denny passed away in May of 2004, after havffig worked for Hallmark Carffi for some 30-plus years. HaUmark sawfitto name a street after ffim â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dennis Hobbs Road â&#x20AC;&#x201D; on the property offfieHaUmark Distribution Center ffi Liberty, MO. Evidendy Denny had spent ffie majority of his career at tffis location.

Tucky tells me ffiat ffiere was a lovely ceremony, wiffi Denny's enffie famfly ffi attendance, several speakers paymg tribute to him, ffien foUowed by an unveffing of ffie street sign by Denny's chflffien. In Tucky's words: "It was very impressive." B

Radio telescope consultant Mike Moore

Here's an interesting, ffiustrated report from Mike Moore: B Our classmate (and my former roommate) BUI Stewart was recently named "Member of the Year" by the Santa Barbara Vietnam Veterans of America orgaffization. I took tffis photo of Bffi in front of a plaque he caused to be placed on the Veterans Buflffing. It recognizes the veterans lost in aU wars from Santa Barbara County.

A few years ago, I sent you a photo of the Veterans Park ffi Santa Barbara which Bffi was also instrumental ffi creating. He is a past-President of the Santa Barbara Chapter of the USNA Alumffi Association. I am very proud to have been his friend smce High School. Oh yes, the reason for ffis being in uffiform?

He was recruiting for USNA at the county fair and was squeezing in a dinner with me and my wffe, Conffie.

Fortuitously, the plaque was nearby and we walked to the veterans buflding to see it. He is wearing (I asked!) ffis plebe year blouse, but confessed that he had to have different trousers.

The 23rd company is planning to join the growing number of our USNA compaffies to have their own reuffions.

Members of that distinguished group wffi be conveffing at Antlers Rio Grande Lodge near Creede, CO, for aflyfisffing tournament in July.

Thanks to faithffil correspondent Larry Marsh, I have just received the annual photo from the 20th Company's Wasffington, DC, Christmas dinner.

Although modest in size, tffis seasonal event is faith&Uy attended by Karen and Dan Koczur, Barb and Larry Marsh, and CharHe Robbins and hisfiance,Pat Srffith. That said, personal and professional commitments forced CharHe and Pat to be elsewhere tffis time. Shown in tffis snapshot from 13 December are Dan and Karen, Larry and Barb

20th Company Christmas dinner

Bill Stewart

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A useful feature of the Class of 1963 web site is the Gold Pages section. Here you can find business Hstings for classmates, spouses, and children who provide a wide variety of products and services. Just go to www.USNA63.org and cHck on Wardroom — Classmates — Gold Pages. To have your business added to this iUustrated ffirectory contact our Webmaster, Steve Coester, at scoester@cfl.rr.coni.

Our proHfic author classmate Pete Deutermann's tenth novel was pubHshed

by St. Martin's Press in November. Set in the North CaroHna mountains, "The Cat Dancers" is about someone who is executing crirffinals who escaped punishment because of legal techfficffities. Pete is already busy writing ffis next novel. I've read most of his books and recommend them as exciting stories weU told.

Certaiffiy a few hundred of our classmates watched Navy's impressive victory over Colorado State in the Poinsettia Bowl on 22 December. Most of us saw it on television but a fortunate group were able to attend the game and associated events. One of those was PhiUip Marsden, who sent this report and numerous photographs.

B The Class of 63 turned out in great numbers to cheer on Navy to an impressive win in the inaugural Poinsettia Bowl here in sunny San Diego. Classmates attended many of the numerous events leading up to the game incluffing a luncheon on the MIDWAY, a pep raUy aboard PELILEU, a '63 class dinner, and serious taflgating before the game. The foUowing classmates and ladies were spotted at one or more of the numerous Poinsettia Bowl festivities: Helen and Dick Anderson, Lynn and Lew BlackweU, Shefla and Mike Bonsignore, Sue and Lee Cargffi, Sue and Bob Easton and their daughter Lara, Patti and Chuck Fishburn, Pat and Jim Fontana and Pat's father Bob RemiUard, Bob Forster, Sonny Glassner, Janet Gushue, Nancy and Charles Helsper, Maureen andJJ Hogan and their son Jimmy, Steve Hoy, Dottie and Bffi Hughes, Don Jacobs, Karl Kozak,Jim LassweU and Cindy Jensen, LiUian and Jack Karson and their daughter Anastasia, Beth and Dave Konold, Donna Kaup, Steve Longo, PhiUip Marsden, Mickey Mays, John McCabe, Dick McKenna and son WiUiam, Betty and John Middleton, Lana and Dave Moore, Shefla and Dick Ortwein, May and Rich Pace, Bernie Patterson, Terri and John Ryan with their daughters Valerie and Jeni, Edith and Max

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Ricketts,Jay Roberts, Efleen and Mark Schwing,June and Chuck Stone, Gafl and Vern Von Sydow,Vicki and Roy Warren, Chet White, and Ron Wills. The pictures provide some of the flavor of this wonderful event. B

high, but today's technology makes it cheap and easy for you to check in with me by e-mafl or voice, and to subrffit digital images. Please let me hear from you soon!

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Here are some of the photos that PhiUip provided. These and more appear in vivid color in the web version of this column at USNA63.org.

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Greetings to the GREAT Class of 1964.

As we write, the Poinsettia Bowl footbaU win over Colorado State is a 22 December memory but a fine one.

Touching patriotism seemed to nicely wrap around footbaU tffis past faU. There Dottie and Bill Hughes, Vern Von Sydow, Eileen and were several fine stories in various meffia Mark Schwing of people hosting Mids, Saflors, Marines, and Iraq veterans who attended Navy's Army and Poinsettia Bowl wins. One from Bernie Maguire passed on a Marc Calhoun Army-Navy game story about The Levin Famfly organizing the private luxury train and Gourmet parties for Walter Reed and Bethesda wounded Iraq veterans. Hosts and guests were touched, especiaUy when the Marines sang the Marine Corps hymn on the train platform. A great bottom Hne on Poinsettia Lee and Sue Cargill with Roy Warren Bowl in San Diego, beside the offensive defight and 51-30 score, is that of Navy's 20,000 Alumni ticket sales, 7,000 got Mids, Saflors and Marines to the game.

WeU done to those who contributed. Stffi on sports. Coach Bffiy Lange's basketbaU team is facing a strong Patriot League but are 7-6 now before the heavy league season so the improvement goes on.

Lacrosse kicks off 11 February against Syracuse anfidst great anticipation for another NCAA Championship run. The Poinsettia Bowl tailgating last regular season game is, you guessed it, Hopkins on 22 Aprfl.

As a class locaUy, we look forward to the 27 February Etffics ffinner whose detafls you should see by separate means.

The Executive Comiffittee, along with Grant Fulkerson's e-mail and other means have put out detafls on the Staffium Arch project so continuing support for that is asked. Speaking of our Communications Director, Grant Fulkerson, he and Ann have done a remarkable job of keeping us Sonny Glassner, Chet White, Chuck Stone insightffiUy and timely iffiornied, keeping That exhausts my supply of news, massive data/addresses straight, and generaUy pitcffing in on any help we need. information, and images to share with Grant is stepping down now after many you. The new postal rates are ridiculously

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years but Steve Claassen has very kinffiy agreed to step into ffiat role.WeU-done and giant ffianks to Grant and Arm, and to Steve. For ffie longer term, ffie reuffion Comrffittee for ffie 4 5 * keeps hard at it already wiffi lodging and AnnnapoHs site options bemg pursued and firmed up.

Waddy Garrett and BiU Natter have been leadmg ffie charge here. It proiffises to be anoffier dandy ffianks to tffis kffid of early effort.

Saffiy, we report ffie untimely death of Don Hackett ( 1 5 * Company). Don ffied of a heart attack Saturday (December 17) atffishome in Richardson, TX. He had just fiffished walking home when he was stricken. Don was a Surface Warfare Officer, active unffi 1970, Reserve to 20 years and a financial management professional smce 1970. An active Barbershop sffiger and performer, ffiker/camper, jogger and bicyclist, Don wiU be saffiy missed ffi our class commuffity and ffi his many offier circles. Our thoughts and prayen go out to ffis wife Diane and daughter Kaffiyrn durmg tffis time of sudden loss.

In ffie category of classmates accomplishmg fine tffings, Ed Conant passed to me ffie foUowing on recent Jerry Ellis accomplishments: I 'Jerry Effis has been elected Chairman of the Board ofTrustees of Georgia Tech Research Corporation. G T R C is a "uffiversity-connected research foundation" associated with Georgia Tech Uffiversity. Jerry served asViceChairman for two years, and became Chairman on January 1 2006 for a two year term. Before corffing to the Naval Academy, Jerry attended Georgia Tech for one year. Their website is http:// wwrw.gtrc.gatech.edu/trustees.shtml Cheers...Ed" B Big BZ's and continuing success, Jerry.

Lookffig at a different and physicaUy daunting kind of accompHshment, Bob Bartlett from 12th Company, and Woodie Vaughan, the protagonist himseff (and a Mountain cHmber since ffis late 50's who has attempted Everest and cHmbed around Nepal) sent me an ambitious Woodie adventure plan. Woodie and his cHmbing teammates would scale Mt Vinson with A USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) baU cap, a 64 flag, a plan to hook by sateffite to the Vinson famfly with the help of Sam Nunn, Carl Vinson's grandnephew, and a 64 Flag. Since Mt Vinson is the taUest peak on the Continent of Antarctica (one of the seven

sumiffits in Wooffie's words) even thinking about tffis is exhausting.Whew!!!! . In the after action report,Wooffie got to Antarctica via the Russian Ilyushin and onto the Mountain. The weather prevented complete success in the sumiffit cHmb but some Wooffie excerpts teU it best "WeU, I'm back from what turned out to be pretty much of a nightmare experience. We had the coldest weather, I'm told, that they have had since 1988 with temps in the 40 below zero range wffich ended up causing several tragic situations. My tent mate, Martin Glynn, suffered severe frostbite and has lost ffis thumb. In adffition, 2 Russian cHmbers were lost in a crevasse in the storm and the owner of Antarctica Adventures feU and broke ffis leg and suffered severe frostbite as weU. I came through pretty weU considering but did have a Httle frostffip on my face It was quite an experience. 1 saw how tough Antarctica can be and some sights that wiU remain with me for a long time. In the near term I intend to focus on more sedentary tffings ".Wooffie, we are impressed with the attempt, thankfol, as we are sure Connie is to have you back in one piece, and appreciate the try and showing the flag. In the photos below we see Woodie bundled against to â&#x20AC;&#x201D;40F temps and showing the 64 Flag on Mt Vinson.

Woodie on Mt Vinson with 64 Flag

In ffie classmate gaffiermg and news area, there is more on Pomseffia Bowl from Jerry Anderson andYvonne who attended along with many others. From Jerry: B "After much debate Yvonne and I decided to head for San Diego, after finding reasonably priced ffights that got us home in plenty of time for Christmas.

We joined up with Erek Jenstad and Carmond and Dick Robbins to attend the pep raUy the day before the game aboard the Peleflu (LHA 5). The sffip ffid an increffibly great job in hosting tffis event. That evening the Alumffi Association hosted a cocktafl party at the team hotel (the Hyatt at Seaport Vffiage).

We saw Mary and Jerry McGuire there as weU as Bob Stewart and his wife.

The day of the game I saw many classmates - Bffi Ulrich,Jim Maginn,Tom Lynch, Ed Merino, Read Mecleary Sandy Coward, Cap Pinney Steve Saulnier,John Schaeffer,Terran Boyd, and John Dalton.

1 know others were there, but we were scattered about the huge taflgate party and stadium. No need to comment on the game - the offense was awesome and it was a ffin couple of days.

Yvonne and I have been able to attend aU three of the recent bowl games and enjoyed each one. We higffiy recommend the experience. Jerry" B Bob Law^rence sent an update on ffis happenings, some remembrances of the "Anchormnien" along with a picture of he and Shel Zane at Bob's 64th birthday:

Woodie Vaughn on Mt Vinson

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B " Jim, I was thriUed to see the pictures of Ed Schoenberger and Tom Elsasser honoring Larry Benson! As you may know, Connie Lautenbacher, Wayne Arny, Mike Butterfield ('65) and 1 played with Larry in The Anchormen and have remained close to him over the years.We rffiss ffim. 1 retired from United AirHnes in 2001 after almost 33 years in skies that were much friendlier then than now.

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we'U get by. 1 have been working for over 4 years for NASA at Ames Research Center near San Jose, CA. My office is 5 mfles from my house and there's no more jet lag. I'm managing the new Distributed National FOQA Archive, wffich is an attempt to analyze airHner ffight data across airfines, airports and fleets. I'm reaUy enjoying it.My son Kevin is a senior at Chapman Uffiversity in Orange County. He graduates in May with a degree in PoHtical Science. Daughter Mandy is a juffior at CU Boffider, majoring in International Affairs. Guess a lot of you tffink of me as a serious late bloomer, huh? Last November my wife Paula and I celebrated my 64th in Honolffiu.We got together with Shel Zane for breakfast and had a great Htde reuffion in paraffise!

Bob Lawrence." B In the photo below are Bob, left, and Shel Zane in Honolulu. Thanks for the update.

Bob. Not sure about you aU but I thought the Anchormen were as good to see and Hsten to as any simflar group of our era in the early-mid sixties.

Bob Lawrence and Shel Zane in Honolulu

One adrffiffistrative note on Shipmate inputs for the Obituary/Last CaU section.

We routinely announce deaths briefly in the class column but for the last caU we use a company mate close enough to the famfly to write and clear with the surviving famfly the obituary input we want in that section. Andy Thompson helps find someone through the fine Company Representative chain he coordinates.The Company classmate writes it, clears with farffily, and sends to me to give to that section of Shipmate. So, when we lose someone and you feel you can and want to take tffis on please let Andy or I know to prevent delays while we hunt someone.

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In digging around the 4 0 * reunion book (.. .weU, I do rffinor research in easy books Hke that remarkable document), 1 noted a neat quote from Woodie Vaughn. " I am one of the founding member of an exclusive and very secret club of 12 Company classmates, "Sofa Kings", whose apparent motto is" The older we get, the better we were." Woodie, this motto, may have somewhat wider use than your secret club.

That's aU for tffis time. As always, please remember those in harm's way.

Take Care, Classmates.

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Greetings Classmates, as we sit down to write tffis column we are barely into the new year and still reflecting on the wonderfol year it was back in '05. It is commoffiy said that the 40 is the very best of aU reuffions. For aU the reasons that may be generaUy so and more, our 40 was certaiffiy right up there with the big ones. Many kudos have been expressed and many more deserved. On top of that, we can reflect on the great pride we have in our academy. On one hand, we top the nation's universities with four Rffiodes Scholars and on the other our "Htde" guys in blue man-hanffied the more burley kids from Colorado State.

Didn't you just love it!

Photos? You want photos of the 40*?

HA! We have over 500 photos taken at the reuffion by several different roving reporters. No room here, so go to http: / /www. aoe. vt. edu/~durham/USN A 65/ to see yourself and friends having a great time.

Now, this from John Babka, B The blazer crests as below were a big hit at the reunion. There are now 50 in circulation and many requests for more. I wffi coUect orders for the next few months and put in one big order, probably in February. For those of you who didn't see them, they are 3 ?" taU, 3% gold thread (wffi actuaUy tarffish Hke our old braid) and attach with 3 clutch pins. They reaUy do look better than the photo.

Spread the word to classmates who aren't

members of the chat group. The Nov Sffipmate also has the info. Just send me a check for $35 per and your maffing address and I'U take care of it from there.

They wffi be sent l^'- class mafl. John Babka, 101 PaHnetto Road, BeUeair, FL 33756.B Some of you may have witnessed Forrest Horton "getting ffis stripes back" at the Rockfish during the Reunion weekend. If not, here's the story from Lynn Wegner B DOING THE HONORABLE THING Forty years ago Forrest Horton and Rand Case were involved in a snowrelated car accident near Baltimore in Rand's new car. At the tune Forrest was a winter set Brigade 5 Striper. Decisions were made and Forrest took a cab back to Bancroft HaU but arrived a few rffinutes late missing the formation/muster but stiU in time for Sunday eveffing meal. Right after dinner he turned ffimseff in for being late and for being outside the 7 Mfle Limit. He did the honorable tffing just Hke it says on our class crest. He lost aUffisstripes - he faced ffis puffishment.

That story has stuck with me aU these many years and has provided an example for me to five by and to inspire others to do the same. Our code was not compHcated - do not He, cheat or steal. I have always had a tremendous amount of respect for Forrest for doing what he ffid and we have ffiscussed it many times since.

As I was headed over to the Parade at our Reuffion on Friday afternoon, 1 ran into the Commandant and I thought ffiat tffis woffid be a great opportuffity to explain that story to him and the great leadership example that it has provided to me over the years and to ask ffim for a favor. He agreed that after 40 years of service as a faithfffi Alumnus that he would grant ffim a pardon and reinstate ffim to his former rank of 5 Striper. The Dant had a special certificate prepared which he gave me about 2 hours later. At our class ffinner Friday ffight at the Rockfish Restaurant, Pete Gness gave Rand Case and I the rfficrophone and we retold the story with a few embeffishments. I presented the "Certificate of Official Pardon" signed by the Commandant of Midshipmen Bruce Grooms to Forrest and for the first time in aU the years that I have known Forrest he was speecffiess. I closed by teffing ffim

ffiat now ffiat he was a Striper agam ffiat he was to report to the Dant ffi 15 minutes in SDB for watch squad inspection in ffie Rotunda.

I tffink everyone enjoyed hearing this old story at our 40ffi Reunion that many had long forgotten about. After 40 years ffiere is stffi hope for aU of us. B Now fiom CharUe Morrison, we have a piece ffiat certaiffiy rekinffies strong memories of USNA experience.

B SOUTH BEND, Ind. - November 11, 2005 -The CoUege FootbaU HaU of Fame has acqffired ffie auffientic jersey of Navy quarterback Roger Staubach. worn ffi ffie historic 1963 Army-Navy game played shordy after ffie assassffiation of President John F. Kennedy. Staubach's "Drive for Five" number 12 jersey fix)m the ArmyNa\y game wiU be displayed ffi ffie 1960's HaU of Champions exffibit.

The back ot Staubach's jersey reads "Drive for Five," one of ffie many motivational tools Navy Coach Wayne Hardm employed for ffie Army game. His team motto for 1963 was "Drive for Five," inspiring his team to defeat rival Army for ffiefifffi-consecutiveseason. Used exclusively for ffie Army game, Hardm put "Beat Army" onffiefixDntof Navy's helmets and "Drive for Five" on the backs offfieirgold jerseys.

Navy entered the game as the nation's second-ranked team and a victory over rival Army woffid secure a Cotton Bowl bid against top-ranked Texas. Just eight days before ffie game. President John F. Kennedy was assassffiated.The ArmyNavy game was nearly canceUed unffi Jackie Kennedy asked that the game be played ffi her husband's memory and the contest was postponed unffi December 7.

"Whfle both Cadets and Midsffipmen fek the loss of the President, Staubach and his Navy teammates had a special bond to Kennedy," said HaU of Fame curator Kent Stephens. "The President served in the Navy during World War II, visited the team during then summer trainffig camp and sent them encouragmg messages throughout ffie season."

The game itseff was one of the greatest mffieArmy-Navy series. Navy led 21-7 before Army led a forious raUy. With 98 second to play and no time outs.

Army was inside Navy's ten-yard Hne trailffig 21-15.Three plays gained five yards, but a deafeffing crowd, confosion and the fatigue of playffig under the rules of one-platoon footbaU did not aUow the

Cadets to get off a final play as the game ended on Navy's tffiee-yard Hne. Staubach, a 1981 CoUege FootbaU HaU of Fame inductee, fiffished the 1963 season wiffi 1,474 yards passing, 418 yards rusffing and 15 total touchdowns en-route to winffing ffie Heisman Trophy. He gffided Navy to a 9-1 record during ffie regffiar season before losing to Texas in ffie Cotton Bowl. After serving in ffie Navy during theVietoamWar, Staubach passed for 22,700 yards and 153 touchdowms with the DaUas Cowboys, leaffing them to Super Bowl VI and XII championsffips.

The quest to locate Staubach's number 12 jersey from the Army-Navy game was ffighfighted in Sports IUustrated before Staubach found the jersey and agreed to loan it to the HaU of Fame. B Now, ff that doesn't brmg back a flood of memories, then where were you in those days in Nov â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dec 1963?

From Cffip Mffier we have received the foUowing: B Dear Classmates, I wish to thank Pete Gness pubHcly to the class for ffivitmg me to say a few words on behaff of our classmates deceased and their famffies at ffie Memorial Service held ffi the Midsffipman's Chapel on Friday morffing of our 40 reuffion weekend. 1 forther wish to express my gratitude to the so many classmates and guests of classmates who took the time after the service and durmg the weekend to seek me out ffi order to express their warm, gracious, and kffid thoughts of appreciation. In truth the privflege of adffiessing ones class with weU over four hundred ffi attendance was a ffighpomt ffi my Class of'65 career. The atmosphere, the settmg, and the congregation were aU perfect for the most important fonction of our weekend.. .to pay honor and respect to our classmates deceased. In response to the many classmates who have requested a transcript of the remarks offered, please express your comments and requests in letter form to: Cffip Mffier, 1838 Gffifstream Way West PaHn Beach, FL 33411 In Sfficere Appreciation, Cffip Mfller B For aU of you on the Class Emafl Hst, the story of the recovery of the class ring of our late classmate Paul Nelson's class ring from a precious metal dealer is weU understood. For the rest of you, the summary is that Paul's ring was up for sale on Ebay Through the efforts of Ted Krauss and many very generous

pledges from classmates, sufficient money was raised to buy the ring. A suitable way of presenting the ring to Paul's widow Meg is being considered. Others heavfly involved in tffis project were JV DeThomas, Ken MUes and John Bishop. ActuaUy there were about 57 classmates who made pledges of $100 or more to recover the ring. It was trffiy a very spontaneous reaction. We have not the space here to acknowledge aU those who made tffis work out weU. With aU that as an introduction, here is a very brief sketch of Paul Nelson provided by JV DeThomas: B Paffi was a wonderfffi person and loved the Navy. A prior-enHsted plane captaffi from Green Bay, Wisconsin who married the girl from the next town. TaU, quiet and with a sweet ffisposition, he was an obvious success ffi ffie Navy with ffis selection to command a squaffion. He was kffied whfle riffing in the back of an SH-3 with some of hisJOs. Most of you wfll know that the ASW Trainffig Center at NAS Jacksonvflle was named for â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Paffi. B Just a note to aU of you that Dick Zimmerman is leaffing the charge for a book contaiffing stories of our time at USNA or, ff you prefer, ffi Mother B. More on tffis in succeeffing Sffipmates.

Poinsettia Bowl

We have precious Htde to report from the Poinsettia Bowl but hope that tffis photo sent in by BiU Bower showing Bffi and Ann, Jim Taylor and Leaffiay and John Wroten wffi convey the joy of aU Navy fans after that sterHng effort by those kids ffi blue.

So there it is, we hope your dark ages were bright and that Spring has sprung.

Beat Army!

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PRES; VADM Michael D. Haskins, USN (Ret.) SECY; CDR Mike Baird, USN (Ret.) 63 Franklin St..Annapohs, MD 21401 E; pmbaird@verizon.net WEST COAST SECY; Robert G.Johnson Jr., Esq. 30131 Town Center Dr., Suite 147 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 WEB SITE; www.usna66.org

We're getting closer to the 40 Reuffion.

1 wiU have more info on the reuffion next month, after our next Executive comrffittee meeting. Please keep watch on the Class website, and if anytffing urgent arises, I'U send a broadcast emafl.

Now on to the news.

Ed Loret deMola sent the foUowing emafl that was forwarded to me by Gary Siegel.

B From: Edgardo Loret de Mola - DBM [ed_loretdemola@dbmperu.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 13,2005 3:21 PM Subject: Re: An Appropriate Cffiistmas Gift to ACLU My dear Friends You aU have made me feel very much part of our Class of 66 with the last series of very mteresting mafls sent back and forth ffi the last few days.

Gary's mafl gives me the great opportuffity to send you the warmest (Men, it is Summer around here!!) greetmg from Peru to you aU. Gary and MoUa wffi be here in Lima and at my home tffis next Sunday. 1 wish I could have you aU next year visiting tffis faraway land right smack in the rffidffie of the 3rd World (underveloped side) where weather is not bad, women are beautiffil and tender, food is absolutely great and poHtics are the greatest mess you have ever seen in your Hfe. I wish you aU a very Merry Christmas (fiUed with ArboHtos de Navidad, that is Spaffish for "Christmas Trees") and a 2006 fiffi of sereffity and love. —Ed B I've included Ed's emafl address so you can contact him.

I mentioned in the January-February article that Paul Donaldson had ffied.

His Last CaU article, and that for Paul Ferenchick are included in tffis issue.

And, I have more sad news that Steve Kowffick was kiUed on 30 December in an auto accident on the way to a doctor's appointment. I attended the ffineral on 7 January, wffich was weU attended by some 15 Classmates, many of them former 32"*^ Companymates. Eight of them served as paU bearers. Steve's Last CaU is also

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included in tffis issue. Tom Eubanks ffid the honors.

In other news, 1 received emafls from Mark Salsgiver ('88) whose father-inlaw is PhU McCaffierty. They state in part the foUowing: B Phfl McCafferty '66,14th Company was in a serious car accident on 3 January.

He is out of intensive care but has suffered a lower back injury that wiU probably leave ffim paralyzed. I'm writing to ask that you pray for ffim and ask your Classmates to do the same. Phfl is at Memorial Hospital in Long Beach, room 446. If you'd Hke to send flowers or a card he should be there for at least another 3-4 days before he is moved to rehab. Visitors are stffi Hmited to famfly, but I'U let you know when that changes.

His current home phone and address are (562) 433-1902,153 Claremont Ave, Long Beach CA 90803.

Jim Strouse caUed tffis morffing and wiU be getting in touch with Phfl's wife, Efleen, later today. 1 tffink for now that ffirect contact shoffid be Hrffited to Jim and a few other people that he mentioned when we spoke tffis morffing. Phfl is out of intensive care but is stiU on a lot of pain meffication and is in and out of being awake most of the time. B In a later conversation. Pierce Johnson found out that though four vertebrae were injured, the spmal cord was not severed. There is a smaU window of hope, but the prognosis is that Phfl wffi be paralyzed from the waist down. Mark's emphasis is on prayers, and cards woffid help. I wffi update the Class via emafl as more news becomes avaflable.

And I also received an update from Kevin Cassidy ('72) on Mo Foote.

B 29 December 2005 Mike I'm writing because I wanted to give you an update on our friend and your classmate, Morris Foote. Morris spent Christmas, several days prior to Christmas, and unffi yesterday in Bethesda N N M C The news is not good. Morris has entered hospice with the doctors teffing ffim and Cheryl that there isn't anything else that they can do for him. Morris is stffi putting up a very courageous fight but the end, I'm afraid is in sight. B Please keep Phfl and Mo in your thoughts and prayers.

And that wraps up March. I can't beheve we're nearly one-quarter the way through 2006. Spring is not far away, so untfl Aprfl—^AU the best—Mike!!!

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 8% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 59% PRES: CDR David E. Church, USN (Ret.) SEC'Y: LtCol Jim McNeece, USMC (Ret.) 1603 John Worthington Way, Crownsville, MD 21032 H; 410-849-3423; E; scribe67@aol.com

Datefine December 19,2005: "The State Uffiversity of New York Board ofTrustees today named John R. Ryan chanceUor of the largest comprehensive system of ffigher education ffi the Uffited States."

John had been interim chanceUor since last June. I wish 1 had room to fficlude the entire press release, but suffice it to say John has impressed the folks in New York almost as much as he impressed Navy when he was the Supe. But tffis is a bit of a step up: SUNY is the largest comprehensive uffiversity system in the US wiffi more than 412,000 students in 6,688 degree and certfficate programs on 64 campuses. Congratffiations, John!

Talked to Jim Barrett just before Cffiistmas. He had surgery on 20 December to replace ffis right shoffider.

He's already had boffi knees replaced and ffis stomach stapled. I beheve he's tryffig to become ffie Bioffic Barrett. In aU seriousness, when 1 talked to him, he'd lost 70 pounds with 70 more to go to reach his goal. He's at ffie pomt where acquamtances don't recognize him on ffie street unffi they hear ffis voice. He is lookffig good!

Not too long after that, I got an emafl from John CraighiU.A Christmas card from Mike Robertson said he'd had a triple bypass on 14 December and was recovering weU. 1 don't have any more detafls, but accorffing to John, Mike's wife, Patricia, had him get a whole body scan for part of ffis annual physical, ffiere were abnormafities, they ffid some ffirffier testing, and ffiere he is! As John said: "What woffid be do wiffiout our spouses!!"

I saw a Ft. Lauderdale Chapter after action report from the November 2005 comrffissioffing week of Bainbridge CDDG96). BUI Dukiet donated a rental car for the JOs for the week.. .and you KNOW how much they appreciated ffiat!

Chuck BorteU and Lou Romano (Palm Beach Chapter) attended.

In an e-mail to Dick Meade, Reb Hester included the innocuous Htde sentence "Of some interest, 1 just returned from a 10-day trip to Kauai (marriage and honeymoon)." Immeffiately sensing news, I contacted him. He whined a bit about being too busy getting married and honeymooffing to prompdy report, but then gave me the detafls and a picture.

â&#x20AC;˘ Excuses having been made, I am pleased to share with you a few more detafls of my recent marriage. Lynda and I traveled to Kauai on 20 October 2005 and were married on 24 October. The ceremony (a ver\- private affair) w-as performed in ffie gardens of Kukuiolono Park and ffien moved to Poipu Beach for a sunset photo shoot and ffinner.

Wimesses and participants in the ceremony were none other than my good friend, classmate and teammate, D o n Downing and his lovely wife. Hedy.

Uffiess my memory fafls me, wffich it often does. I had not seen Don since 1968. After aU ffiese years, I'm not sure I woffid have recognized him had our meetffig tmie and place not been preplanned. Much ot ffis hair had moved fiom his head to ffis upper Hp, and the first digit mffiswaist size is probably a "4" ... offier ffian ffiat. he's ffie '"same ole Don." Of some ffiterest. the last evenffig we were on ffie island. Don. Hedy, L\Tida and I were jomed at ffinner by Gafl and Denny Rowley '68. Denny works with Don at ffie Pacffic Missfle Range Facffity. Lynda and 1 wiU soon be mo\ing to ffie Georgia/Norffi CaroHna mountains where we are biffidmg a home atWaterfaU Country Club at Lake Burton. B Reb, now that I've given you a hard time, please accept ffie congratffiations of USNA '67.1 checked out WaterfaU's web site, and that area looks gorgeous.That great photo you sent is on ffie Class web site.

But.. .not to be outdone, Paul Tuttle checked ffi with this note.Weddffig bells wereffihis news, too! â&#x20AC;˘ Attached are a couple of photos from ffie summer wffien Cathy and Rock Harmon visited us at our home ffi St. Helena ffi the NapaVaUey I am with myfiancee,now spouse Lorflei.We were marriedffiAugustand had our honeymoon in French Polynesia. We now have a much larger famfly. I have tffiee sons: Ian graduated from Kenyon CoUege m 2003, Ror\' wiU graduate from Cal tffis year and Conor is a soph/jr (not sure which) at U ofArizona; Lorflei has daughter Berit who graduated from Uffiversity of San Diego last year and son Eric, a sophomore at Uffiversity ofWasffington. We feel Hke we are smgle-handedly supporting the coUeges of America Rock got started a bit later than the rest of us, even later than me. He asked me to pass along that Cathy and the kids.

RockyTimmy and Megan, enjoyed the Emerald Bowl taflgate and game. Rocky

is tffinking about coUeges this year. On ffie short Hst are USC, Loyola Marymount and several schools in the UC system. In the meantime Timmy and Megan are enjoying the good Hfe growing up in Cffifornia and keeping Mom and Dad hoppin'. B

I flew DC-8s and 747s for Flying Tigers '79-87.Then FedEx bought us and I flew 747s, DC-10s and MD-1 Is for them through retirement in 2004.1 married wife CaiffiUe in 1974. Our two daughters went to USC and Stanford, and have both married weU.We live in San Diego, we're healthy and Hfe is good.

(Feel free to shorten this to the last sentence only!) B WeU, 1 didn't shorten it.There's too much in those few fines to pass on. Thanks for the bring-up. Curt.You weren't the offiy one Dave reached out and touched. Got this from Jack Shields:

Paul and Lonlei honeymooning in French Polynesia

Cathy & Rock, Lorileiand Paul

Curt Dose' popped up on the skyHne, so Dave tapped ffim to send me an update...wffich he did: B I reffied from FedEx as an MD-11 Captain in December 2004, and had USNR retirement kick in in June 2005.

Tffis has freed up my calendar for wonderffil opportuffities to spend more time surfing, racing my Dodge Viper, bouncing grandchfldren (2.8 so far), and catcffing up with old (!) friends. I've been elected to the Taflhook Association Board of Directors, andfinaUyjoined the USNA Alumffi Association.

After a 1968 plowback tour in VT-21 flying F-9s and the new TA-4J, I transitioned to the F-4 inVF-121 and joined VF-92 on USS America offVietnam. I completed the '69-70 cruise, and the action-packed'71-72 USS ConsteUation Viemam cruise, then foUowed Pax River TPS and Carrier Suit foUowed including iffitial Carrier Testing of the new F-14, wffich I foUowed ffito the fleet with VF-2 on USS Enterprise for two cruises '76-79.

Then transferred to the Reserves to finish my 20.1 was honored to be selected to join my father in the Golden Eagles (top 200 Hvmg USN aviators) in '90.

B At prompting from Dave Church I'm sending you a post-retirement update.

Since retiring in August 2002, Sophia and 1 have been enjoying Hfe here in Jacksonvffie, FL. Our three chfldren are grown and out of the house! We enjoy the times with our three grandkids and famfly. Currendy, our thoughts and prayers are centered on our son David, who is serving with the Air Force in Iraq.

I continue to work part-time as a meffical consultant and pursue my love of flying via the Jax Navy Flying Club. I also have been blessed by being able to make two meffical rffissionary trips to the Amazon River over the past two years. B 1 never cease to be amazed at the tffings Classmates have done and are doing!

Seems Hke somewhere back there 1 heard somebody uffiffiormed make the ffisparaging remark that we'd aU been crammed ffito a mold at USNA. Wish they could read some of the mafl from you guys! Here's one from Ron WaddeU.The photo he mentions wiU be on the web.

B I wrapped up my work at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard ffi February 2005 and am hanging out waiting for Peggy to retire next May. We are stfll in Sflverdale but plan on relocating a Httle east to Lake Stevens, Wasffington where we can be more hands on grandparents to our two granddaughters. My dog and I are frequently joined on our morffing walk

by Doug Naylor. He fives down the street and is also on the learning curve for grand parenting. I see Lon Overson now and again. Lon and I did some work together at PSNS. He retired last year and he and Effie have remained in Bremerton.

The picture is from the Army-Navy game party held at Navy Base KitsapBremerton. Doug and 1 were joined by Pat StaeheU and ffis son Donfiffic. Pat is March 2006

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stffi working for Boeing as the 737 customer rep for the N W region. Doy Heredia was in Seattle in September and we were able to spend afoUday together catcffing up. He and 1 were roommates along with Ted Herring and Pete Webb. Shortly after Doy was in town I received a caU from Ted and we had a long chat. I am reaUy looking forward to the reunion in 2007. B Dick Branum showed me a picture at a footbaU game that barkens back to an even earHer time, and I'U post it on the web. It shows Chuck "Skip" Beers and Dick as ffigh school seffiors at a party thrown for the two of them and Sid Skjei right around graduation before they headed for "I Day" a couple weeks later.

Also from their high school graduating class were WaUy Leonard and BiU Munson. Don't rffiss checking the web site for tffis one!

I've sorta run out of word count for tffis time, but I was able to include most of what you aU sent. The rest wiU show up next time incluffing a couple more good photos. That's it...Goodnight!.. Jim ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 7% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 50% PRES: James Niehus 1422 Pennington Lane South, Annapohs.MD 21409 P: 410-349-2361; E; jim.niehus@viasat.com EXEC SECY; Leo Kuehn 531 Wilson Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401-1061 E; leo.kuehn@1968.usna.com P; 410-266-6821 C O R R . SECY; CAPT Gordon L Peterson, USN (Ret.) 7994 Hidden Bridge Dr. Springfield,VA 22153 P: 703-913-5404;W; 202-475-3023 F: 202-267-4020; E: gpeters621@aol.com WEB SITE: www.usna68.com

For a second year in a row we ushered in the hoHday season with a stunffing Navy bowl victory, and what a game it was— right up untfl the final whistle at 1:15 a.m. (on the East Coast). Way to go Big Blue!

Demiy Young attended the Navy pep raUy held on the hangar deck of the amphibious assault ship USS PELELIU (LHA 5) in San Diego and saw Randy Bogle and Terry Murray. From a class perspective, one of the most unusual aspects of the raUy was the large rendition of Bffi the Goat and "68 is Great" painted on the hangar bay door.

CAPT BiU Personius, PELELIU's commanding officer, told me that the story beffind the "68 is Great" sign related to ffis Air Boss when he was a Heutenant on board USS TARAWA—none other than then-CAPT Jim "OB" O'Brien of

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the 16™ Company! "Jim and his classmates (many from his company) purchased tickets for my saflors to attend the Poinsettia Bowl," CAPT Persoffius wrote. "In return for the generosity toward my crew 1 told him I'd plug his class for their support at the pep raUy on the ship with a sign on the hangar door."

He also explained that the lettering portion of the sign was painted on brown paper and was taken down after the pep raUy. BiU the Goat and Go Navy remain on the hangar door today after attending the taflgate party at Qualcomm Stadium with Randy. "We had a great time that weekend," the skipper concluded.

Northrup Grumman) and Dick Evert (with Raytheon)."Thanks for that very complete rundown, Denny, and if we have overlooked anyone please accept our apologies! And my thanks to Mike Kalashian for the photo taken at the party.

Terry Murray, Randy Bogle, Denny Young, Joan Bogle, Mike Kalashian, Nancy Kalashian at Poinsettia Bowl reception.

Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Robert F Willard '73 at the Poinsettia Bowl pep rally on USS PELELIU USNA Photo by Debbie Latta

OB later explained that our classmates in the 16th Company donated 26 tickets to the saflors and Marines on PELELIU, including tickets donated in honor of the late Warren Smith. After the raUy Denny attended a reception at the Hyatt Manchester with ffis daughter, Brittany (a plebe in '09), and saw other classmates including Nancy and Mike Kalashian.

He reported that the Navy tailgate and game found a nice turnout, including Jayne and Steve Haines, Karen and Roy Brennon, Todd Hyde, Dave Meyers, Shirley and Kent McQuerter, Susan and Pat ElUs, Jamie and Tom Berns, Evelyn and Pete Bishop, Victoria and Jim Treadw^eU, Iman and Doug Freeland, Terry Murray, Ed SuUivan, Braden PhiUips, Linda and Bob Duggan, Nancy and Mike Kalashian, Ginny and Connie 0'Leary,AdeU and Jack Russ, JackVeUis and fiancee Nancy Hanssen, Margie and J.T. Lyons, and Linda and Pat MarvU. "I know there were others there," Denny wrote, "but these were the ones I recaU talking to or seeing. Two classmates who played very influential "behind the scenes" parts in providing lots of support for the Poinsettia Bowl as weU as complimentary tickets for the Sailors and Marines were Fran Holian (representing

Commandant of the Marine Corps GEN Mike Hagee and C N O ADM MUce MuUen both traveled overseas during the hoHday season to visit Marines and Sailors, including those serving in harm's way in Iraq. The commandant visited Leathernecks and Saflors serving in Al Asad, Ar Ramaffi, Al FaUujah, and Taggadum as weU as Germany.

Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Mike Hagee, shakes hands with Marines after giving a motivational talk and answering questions from a group of Marines and Sailors during a stop at the Camp Korean Village at the remote outpost In western Iraq in December USMC Photo by CpL Ruben D. Maestre

During his visit to the CENTCOM area of operational responsibffity in December and January, ADM Mike MuUen spent time with Sailors and Marines in Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, the Persian Gulf, and the Horn of Africa."! have to teU you they are doing incredible things in the face of great adversity—under trying circumstances in the most austere conditions," he told an auffience at the Surface Navy Association's annual symposium in January" Mike related how he had pinned medals on the chests of Navy corpsmen who, though injured themselves, refused to be evacuated from

ffie batdefield so ffiat they coffid stay by ffieir Marines.

"One of ffiem—now HM2 Morgan Bndley—whom I gave a combat meritorious advancement, braved enemy fire to dash out in ffie rffidffie of a street and puU an Iraqi woman and her chfldren to safety.

Only after making sure ffiey were safe ffid he dash out yet again into enemy fire to rejom ffis uffit," Mike related. "And he spoke about it wiffi aU the flash and flair of a man who ducked outside to blow some leaves off ffis fix)nt stoop.'HeU, sir,' he said.'I was just doing my job.'"

Mike said he heard statements Hke ffiatfirequendydurmg ffis visits. "I've been at tffis business a long time," he said, "but I have never been prouder to caU myseff a Saflor."

After making landsight early in the morning, under rainy and foggy skies, we were at Monterey Bay—some 90-plus miles north of where we wanted to be because the winds and sea conffitions weren't cooperative!" Denny had other adventures to recount from the trip that space wiU not penffit me to share. Saffiy, he ffid not have a photo to contribute from the safl!

Joe Lee Frank (joe.lee.frank@ L-3com.com) wrote early in the new year that 2005 was fiUed with many changes.

"Marine Systems, the company I am privfleged to lead, became part of a large U.S. Corporation, L-3 Commuffications," he wrote. "The wonderfffi team, wffich I serve here, has been equal to the task, and as we face 2006 I am optimistic about our foture. We have been able to achieve much tffis last year, and we are especiaUy fortunate to have great customers with whom we have teamed to write, in part, the Navy's foture in automation.

PersonaUy, 1 am closing on my fourth year with Marine Systems, and every one has been better than the last," Joe Lee said.

"For those of you who know my fantastic bride, Nancy, she has been busier than ever with her pottery business and teacffing classes at the Loudoun Academy CNO ADM Mike Mullen meets with Seabees of Art. Joe (28) remains in Princeton, NJ, assigned to the 30th Naval Construction Regiment at Camp FaUujah, Iraq, Jan. 2,2006. USMC Photo byand anxiously awaits the release of the first motion picture he crewed on. His Cpl. Bryson K. Jones brother, Brian (24), is now halfway Denny Young, who is fast aspiring to serve through his one-year work study program as our West Coast class correspondent, also in Germany. When he returns next August advised that Kate and Lael Easterling we are looking forward to ffis completion (36 Co) are engaged in another saffing of mechaffical engineering studies at advenmreffiAustrffia for the next six Drexel Uffiversity. Nancy and I wish aU of months. I've e-mafled Lael with the you success and good health in the new request for an update and photograph for year. If your travels bring you close to a future column. Denny also reported that Leesburg,VA, I hope you wiU stop by for Fred Wachowicz has a saflboat m the a visit," Joe Lee concluded.

San Diego bay area and in the racing Dermis Rizzardi (denffis.rizzardi@ circuit with his son. Mark Splain fives in lmco.com) also wrote in January to report Lafayette, CA, and stiU dabbles in the he recently moved to Lockheed Martin's investments business. Bev and Gary "Skunk Works" in PaHndale, CA."lt's Jensen jomed their daughters and famflies pretty exciting stuff around here with the in Disney World for the hoHdays. Nicole latest and greatest technologies in the and Marty Gunther are in Cupertino, world," he wrote. Denny and his wife, CA, with Visions Systems Ind.Victoria Susanne, recently bought a house in andJittiTreadwell are weU and enjoying Valencia, CA, wffich they hope to occupy an exciting Hfe; Carol and Fran HoUan this spring. have been keeping them on their toes "One of my first assignments was to down in Coronado. attend AFCEA West in San Diego, where I Forffispart, Denny survived his 2005 had a great reunion with BiU Smith," Hawau-Califorffia saffing adventure Dennis wrote. "We haven't seen each onboard JAVA, a 48-foot Austrafian-built other in a long time. I also ran into tffis catamaran, skippered by Rich 'Evan' DiU 'other guy' in the Navy—see ff you recog'67. "We managed to make the journey in nize the people in the photo." (CNO was 15 days," Denny wrote, "with the last the featured speaker at the event.) night of saffing down the CaHfornia coast.

Gathering at the AFCEA West symposium were, from left, Kevin Reardon, CNO Adm. Mike Mullen, Dennis Rizzardi, and Bill Boykin.

Jim "Brownie" Brown (sheUwood@ teciffio.com) of the 2^'^ Company also ffiopped me a note recently to rerffiffisce about our shared experiences at USNA during the 1970s when he was the officer representative for the Glee Club and I ffid advance work to promote the Club's national tours. For someone who once caUed Cleveland ffis hometown, Jim certaiffiy has staked out some interesting pursuits that I am happy to share with you: B "I'm Hving in the Mississippi Delta in Yazoo County, teaching pubHc school high school physics, cherffistry and algebra/trig/calc. We have a for-real farm Hving in a house buflt on the plantation in 1838. We adopted two six-year olds from Kazakhstan, a boy and a girl, three years ago, and I'm incredibly happy raising goats, chickens, and chfldren on the Delta.

I rffiss everybody from school, lots of great memories, but not many folks come by tffis way. Please ensure everyone knows that if they're every in central Mississippi, Louisiana, or Alabama, please stop by! I'U wine them and ffine them so that they'U never forget it. In addition to my farm I have a 27-mfle lake just off my front porch. You'aU come on down, hear?Your Friend and Classmate, Jim Brown" B The 1^*^ annual USNA Class of 1968 Winter GoffTournament was held in Jacksonvffie, FL, in rffid-January. According to Karl Krumbholz's report, it was an overwheHffing success: B "Eleven classmates played the NAS Jacksonvffie Golf Course on Saturday, were guests of Craig Honour at the JacksonviUe Golf and Country Club on Sunday, and guests of Tom Petersen on the Sawgrass Country Club on Monday.

Tom also hosted us for a barbecue at his beautiful home on the TPC Sawgrass Course on Sunday evening. After contending with 25-knot winds at NAS on Saturday, Sunday and Monday were absolutely gorgeous days on two fabulous March 2006

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under the '69 Tent and a victory over Tulane in a sold out Navy-Marine Corps stadium. Attending the game were Class PI\ES: F.H."Mike"Michaelis Anchorman, Rich Redd and VICE PRES; Jim Speer SECY: Dr. Steve Hudock Valeffictorian, Todd Creekman shown 6006Woodlake Ln.,Alexandria,VA 22315-2637 together in the photo.

703-989-4606; E: shudock@1969.USNA.com On Friday, 4 Nov, a number of TREAS: Steve Ward Classmates (see picture) attended a splenO: 703-413-4186; M: 703-969-6872 E: sward@miniconnect.com did retirement ceremony held at USMC HQ, 8 * & I Streets, Wasffington DC, for Editor's note: Due to technical issues this '69 classmate, and last man on regular active Class column was not received in time for publiduty LtGen MUte Haugh, USMC. The cation in the fanuary-Febmary 2006 issue.

Commandant of the Marine Corps and January-February 2006 Column Mike provided about 45 rffinutes of Lot of activities that have taken place continuous, no-note ffialogue about the since we made the last deaffiine, so let me Hfe and times of Mike's Marine Aviation get right into it!! career and contributions to the Corps.

Afterwards, we gathered for a few drinks and stories under the tent on the parade ffied at 8 * & I. Attending for the photo were (1 to r) Auggie BeaUeu, Ed Timerlake, Larry Caviola, Rusty Gates, Mike MichaeUis, Burbs Participants in the USNA 1968 Winter Golf Burbege, Mike, Ed Langston, Bob Tournament include, from left: Front Row: Jim Garner, Todd Creekman, Howie Rather, Dick Borowiec, Mike Neale Back Row: Bacharach,Walt Giraldi, Steve Karl Krumbholz, Ed Sullivan, Craig Honour, Harry Buzhardt Sr, Tom Petersen, Mark Kevan, Bill Boykin, Hudock, Lanny Hunt, Steve Harry Buzhardt III, Eric Oser Rich Redd and Todd Creekman Comiskey, Jim Sandberg. Mike has not announced ffis retirement plans beyond After tffiee days of fierce better-baU regrouping with ffis famfly and considermg competition, during wffich Harry the options avaflable. BZ Mike!!

Buzhardt Sr. and Tom Petersen, Craig Honour and Tom Petersen, and Mike Neale and Ed SuUivan were dafly winffing teams, Karl reported that tropffies were handed to the individual tournament winners. Harry won the 3 Place trophy,Tom 2^'^ place, and Craig took home the Championsffip Trophy. Many Class lunch thanks for that informative report, Karl!

In January we had a ffice turnout of Our Annual Class of 1969 Foundation classmates at RADM Jay Cohen's change meeting was held on 5 Nov. The offiy Jim Hanneman of command as Chief of Naval Research. scheduled business was the announcement Owing to space considerations, I wffi save of the re-election of Steve Comiskey as We also have two other Classmates in the a report on tffis occasion and Jay's many Director for a 3 year term. With that Reserves who provide perioffic active and varied ffistinctive accompHshments good news, the Board closed the meeting duty. Jim Hanneman who is flying with for the next issue of Shipmate. and enjoyed another World Class Taflgate the Iffinois National Guard, who writes: AU the best, Gordo

goff coursesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;confirrffing our contention that a winter weekend of goff in Florida is the best cure for Dark Ages depression.

The group had such a great time, we unaffimously agreed to make the class of 68 Winter GoffTournament an annual event and encourage aU goffers in the class with hanfficaps from 3.6 to 36 to join us next year. The 2007 tournament has been schedffied for President's Day weekend, February 17-19. Mark your calendar now, it promises to be another fon event." B

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• 1 have been actively flying in the Iffinois Army National Guard. 1 am a CW3, and fly die UH-60 Blackhawk. In fact, I flew 3.6 hours over ffiis past weekend. 1 don't plan to retire unffi May 31,2007. ActuaUy, ffiat is when 1 wffi turn 60 and ffiey wffi flirow me out for being too old. I spent from Dec. 15,2003 unffi Feb. 15,2005 on active duty and spent just short of 12 monffis ffi Iraq flying ffie Blackhawk. My son Kurt was wiffi me and was a crew member on one of our aircraft ffiat got shot down. He was awarded ffie Air Medal and Purple Heart. He stffi has a buUet mffis'"ass". 1 have been in ffie service contmuously smce graduation. 1 flew ffie F-4 "Phantom" in ffie Marine Corps, leaving active duty on 15 June 79. I was inffieUSMCR unffi switcffing to ffie Army National Guard m 1991. It was once said ffiat it takes a pair of big balls to be fl\ffig combat at age 57. I am attacffing a photo taken somewhere ffi Iraq to document having ffiose "balls". B Mike "Doc" Beyer is ffi the Naval Reserves as a Ffight Surgeon makffig frequent DET's with ffis squaffion to oveneas locations and may extend unffi he's 70 (benefits of bemg overeducated), but doesn't know ff he'U be able to pass die PRT that long.

On Wed 9 Nov, a number of Classmates gathered for the bi-montffiy DC area luncheon at Irelands Four Comers ffi Rosslyn arranged by Class Stalwart Steve Ward. We toasted the Class,ffieCorps, and contmued feUowsffip and weU bemg!! For those ffi the area, the next luncheon shoffid be Jan 11 (2'^"Wed, odd month). Contact Steve Ward at the emafl above for coiffirmarion.

Jim Eagle wrote in to teU us that he and Maj-Britt Eagle and Vickie & Pete Setde participated recendy in a USNA Alumffi AHI tour to the Chianti region of Italy. They aU would have picked up more ItaHan, but there was so much food and wme to sample! Guess they'U just have to go back. Sounds fike a fon trip Jim!!

Thanks for writing ffi.

Mike Leonard teUs us that in ffis travels he stopped in Albuquerque enroute back to DC where he had a very ffice time visitmg with Liz Montoya. Said that ffiey are sort of runffing in the same business drcles at present. The foUowing week he was off to Kuwait, complaiffing diat he's "Getting too old for this stuff".

We're aU gettffig old Mike, but it's aU in our iffinds!!

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Brian Engler writes: B My wife, Maxine, and 1 had the ffistinct pleasure of comrffissioffing our daughter, Rachel, as an Ensign in the Navy Nurse Corps this past summer. Rachel is a 2005 graduate ofJames Maffison Uffiversity School of Nursing and was selected as adjutant of her OIS class. She now is serving at Bethesda Naval Hospital. It was fon—and, I adrffit, a bit of a chaUenge— putting on the old uffiforms again. I've attached a photo of the two reffied Commanders flanking the new Ensign.

Neeffiess to say we're very proud of her decision to continue the Navy traffition!

Congratffiations Brian!! B 19 Nov found the Class of'69 Tent roaring with the final home game tafl-gater of the year. Just to rerffind everyone, the '69 Tent is fonded entirely out of local contributions, no Class of '69 Foundation fonds are used. Steve Ward, Howie Bacharach, Auggie BeaUeau, and Dave Rose are the proud instigators and caretakers of the Tent, and the 9™ Company Wardroom contributes manpower for setup and cooking. It's a wonderfol traffition, recogffized by the Brigade and other Classes in the area.

WeU done guys and Good Lord wflfin' we'U be under the tent for our opener next year on 2 Sep against !!

In the sad news department we lost two classmates in the FaU. George F. Wharton, passed away on 1 Sep in Martins Ferry , OH. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association Also, Valentino Santos, passed away on 9 Nov in San Diego, CA. Contributions in Heu of flowers may be made to Mama's Kitchen in San Diego, a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit orgaffization. Obituaries wffi be posted in the aft section of Sffipmate. We wish their famiHes weU in this time of sorrow.

Lanny Hunt and Walt Giraldi organized a World Class bus trip to a great Army-Navy game complete with music, food, catering and assorted beverages.

Quite a time for the crowd on hand and quite a feat for Walt and Lanny — we know it was appreciated!

AU for now. Beat Army - often!! Steve March 2006 Column WeU , as we puU out of the Dark Ages, once again we take in the joy of Spring Sports wins and the prospect of perhaps another run at the NCAA LAX Championship. Our Class Chapel Project is moving into foU swing now as the Alumffi Association soHcitors begin contacting classmates for pledges. Your Class representatives, Mike MichaeHs,Tim Haffiday, Lou Giannotti, and I, met with VADM Rod Rempt 3 February at ffis request to ffiscuss the project and how it fits in with the overaU improvements to ffie enffie Chapel Complex at the Academy, supporting the moral development of Midsffipmen, that he is personaUy committed to making reffity. Our contribution wiU be a significant step forward in the processing of rebuflffing the pride in the Chapel and aU that it represents in Academy tradition and heritage. When asked to contribute, please give freely, so that when our 40 Reuffion is upon us, we can aU joindy reflect in the fruits of generosity.

The DC Metro Area Class Luncheon held on 11 Jan was an enjoyable exchange of camardarie and sea stories. Attendees included Auggie BeauUeu, Howie Bacharach, Tom McQueen, Walt Geraldi, Bob Young ,Jim Paddock and yours trffiy. Jim had flown in from Anaheim CA, where he is a Program Manager for Boeing Integrated Sffipboard Systems and is enjoying an "empty nest" and five grandkids with ffis wife KatUeen.

Bob was in town from Mena,AR where he and Peggy are enjoying fife on 30 acres of property and zero traffic problems!!

The next luncheon should occur on Wed, 8 Mar at the Ireland Four Courts restaurant at 2051 Wflson Blvd in ArUngton,VA starting at 1130. Please join us if you are in the area.

Class Coins have been ordered by Geo£F Pomroy and are avaflable. Please contact Geoff directly for pricing and sffipping information at g_w_pegasus@ yahoo.com . Sandy Sandberg teUs us that the "aerocature" for Mike "Hawg" Hough is avaflable from Hank Caruso at wwvv.aerocatures.com. Hank Caruso is a nationaUy known aviation artist, speciffizing in "aerocatures" - wffimsical depictions of aircraft which portray uncanny personffities to the macffines.

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On the occasion of LGEN Mike Hough's retirement from the Marine Corps last month. Hank was commissioned to create a "salute" to Hawg, which was on ffisplay at his retirement ceremony/reception where many of the class adrffired the work, particffiarly the cunning way in wffich Hank was able to work in a' 69 on ffie Hawg's nametag.

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Greetings aU, tffis is a strange column toffight. I have some sad news and some glad news, so let's get to it.

First of aU we received a note from the Alumni Association that Bob Viney's dad, Irwin John Viney USNA '47, of Rockvffie, MD passed away just before Christmas. He was inurned with ffiU honors at the USNA Columbarium in January. We sent out that news via the class emafl tree and Bob Lewis wrote to express condolences and to update us on his whereabouts.

B "Two years ago 1 just said screw it and moved with my wife of eight years to Brazfl. I knew there was some reason that 1 took Brazffian Portuguese in USNA. I stffi have trouble speaking it, but the good news is that now I understand a lot of it.

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that I know so Httle now. Now Perla, my wife, and I live about 100 mfles east of Rio de Janeiro. 1 teach at the American School in Macae about 20 mfles away.

Also I teach at an English course also in Macae about 15 hours a week. I love the beauty of this place and although I feel bad for the poor people here, of which there are many. The people in general are very kind and warm hearted. There is quite a bit of violence in Rio, but where we five there is not— at least yet. The weather is obviously tropical here and the waters are generaUy blue except after rains when they are sandy brown from seffiment. But there are many interesting things here to see especiaUy in Rio. B Lew Mclntyre also brought our attention to Efleen and Chuck Fitchet's loss of their son "Chucky". He had been batffing cancer for about two years now.

There was hope for a new treatment but as they were awaiting the opportuffity to travel to New York for this treatment, the worst happened. Their address is: Chuck and Efleen Fitchet 210 Benfield Road, Severna Park MD 21146. Chuck says if you desire in lieu of flowers donations may be sent to either the Earfigh Heights Volunteer Fire Department, Severna Park MD 21146 (yes it wffi get there with that address) or Anne Arundel County Fire Department, 44 Calvert Street, AnnapoHs MD 21401 On the happier side, Laurie and Nick Carter announced the birth of their new daughter Anne Draper Carter just after Christmas. She is their second chfld, joining 3 year old Frankie. Anffie coffid become a fourth generation USNA grad in 2024. Dad is of course from the great class of 70, grandfather Frank Jr Is out of'42, and great-grand-dad Frank is from '09. You talk about another Hnk in the chain! The current class of'09 has two '70 progeny.

Also, 1 got a note from Russ Hauck to say that he was reelected in November to a third three year term as Mayor of the City of Altamonte Springs, Florida.

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By now, the green shoots of new grass are starting to show and winter is faffing to spring. I'm sure most of us recaU the anxiety associated with our last spring at USNA as soon we would start the adventure. There are several good adventure stories in this column, and with the sHghtly longer than normal interval between Shipmate issues here we go.

We start off with a note from John BaU: B "In the November Sffipmate I read about Brian Horais, and even though a Httle late I wanted to share my smaUworld story. Last summer my famfly attended an 85th birthday celebration in Fairfax for mother-in-law Betty BoweU, wife ofJack BoweU '40. I took my son's famfly to the Washington MaU via the Metro. After a long hot day visiting museums, we tired souls were on the Metro haff asleep when on walks Brian Horais at the Virgiffia Square station. Our eyes met and as most grads do, we proceeded to catch up on news quickly whfle my 3year old grandson napped on my lap and before we had to get off. Brian explained he had recendy become a program manager at DARPA and seemed happy there. Brian also explained he is a docent at the National Air & Space Museum's DuUes facffity, and on his tours he often shows the BeU XV-15 tfltrotor 1 flew in the 1995 Paris Air Show!

"I just opened today's San Diego Union-Tribune and there in the Insights section was a fuU-page interview with Adrffiral Tim Keating! Tim is getting a lot of press lately and we sure are proud of him.

"I am flying a desk here in San Diego for Northrop Grumman where I am the flight test manager for the Army's version of our Fire Scout UAV heficopter. also being buflt for the Navy's new LCS-class ships. I recendy toured with my son the new USS Midway museum here on Harbor Drive, and saw one of the heficopters I flew, an H-46 Sea Knight from my VERTR^P days. Photo attached.You know you're getting old when the aircraft you flew are in museums, and your ships

have been decomrffissioned. Midway museum president is HC-11 squadron-mate Mac McLaughlin ' 72. B Along wiffi the note, John sent two photos - one taken alongside an H-46 and a Thanksgiving '05 photo wiffi his two grandsons.

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• "San Diego alumffi gathered for the Army-Navy game and saw Navy win agaffi! Apparendy ' 7 1 set a new local record wiffi 25 classmates ffi attendance, mcludmg (those 1 can recaU), Tom Hamtnons (perenffial class orgaffizer), Vince Zabala, Scott Burd, Jim Yeakley, Hugh Butt, Pat KeUy, His Honor BiU Nevitt, Chuck Janes, Chuck Bongard, Pat Doyle, Rick Smith, Rick Plank (down from Seatde) and BiU Meyers. Many of us plan to attend the maugural Poinsettia Bowl here in town and see Navy play in person! It wiU be a huge USNA reuffion, as was the inaugural HoHday Bowl here in 1978 I attended with John Long. John BaU." B Nice note John. Thanks and keep sending these notes!

The next note is from Peter de Vos: B "In the Hne of business I have been in over the past 20 years, taking a company pubHc in an iffitial pubfic offering (IPO) is one of the most exciting transactions for us. At the same time, it is one of the most chaUenging and is a transaction in which the quafity of management of the company is of utmost importance. This past faU we had a particularly chaUenging

transaction since it was a deal using a new deal structure. What a pleasant surprise 1 had and what a comforting feeling 1 felt when I learned our classmate, Dave Wenner, was President, CEO, and Director of the company, B&G Foods Holffings (BCF). B&G is a New Jerseybased company which manufactures, seUs and ffistributes a diversified portfolio of high-quality, branded, sheff-stable food products across the Uffited States, Canada and Puerto Rico.

I recendy talked with Richard Fisher (who spent two years with our class before leaving for Harvard where he graduated with their class of 1971), who has just been named as Head of the DaUas Federal Reserve, a job he wffi start tffis spring.

"A quick update on myself, since leaving the Navy in 1979 and graduating from Stanford Business School in 1981,1 have spent 23 years in investment banking, primarfly in New York with RJ3C Capital Markets (the investment banking operations of the largest bank in Canada, and the 7 largest in North America) and Morgan Staffiey and in Baltimore with Alex Brown. In addition, I spent two years as Head of Corporate Finance at the private investment-bankmg firm of Stephens Inc. in Little Rock. The patriarch of the Stephens firm is Jackson T. Stephens '47 who gave a generous gift to the Academy and for whom the footbaU field is named. One of my most recent highfights was my marriage to JuHa Wffiteside tffis past October.

"If my classmates come tffiough New York City, it woffid be great to see them." B

birthday! Ron Spratt - Perry Martiffi Cass Young - Bruce GaUemore." As I understand, Ron's father-in-law celebrated his 90 at the party. Ron was treated to an "off Broadway" production complements his sister and his daughter.

Quite a nice show from the reports I've received. Here's the photo.

Wow, what a ffice note! Thanks Peter.

I'm looking for a trip to NYC to take you up on your offer.

Here's a very brief note from Jim Hergenroder via our president:

Way to go, Roger! We'U keep an eye on Triple Canopy as we know you wffi lead the company to the top!

B"Hi Perry & others from '71 - Katffi & I are headed to San Diego early Dec 20 for the Game - staying at Manchester Hyatt - return Dec 24 - rffini vacation for us - see you at Dec 21 Pep RaUy or Dec 22 Taflgate party ?! - Hergy." I know you had a great time watcffing Navy roU over CSU Wish I were there for the game. B WeU, someone had to make the big 60 first. Ron Spratt is our first to sixty. At a Bethesda, MD gala in December, Ron was honored by several of our classmates as weU as by ffis fanffiy: Perry Martini sent this note: "Duke, Here's a good photo of a few of us at Ron Spratt's 60th

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Here's good news regarding Roger Young from PR Newswire Association LLC, January 5 * : B "Triple Canopy, Inc. today announced that Roger A.Young is taking on the responsibffities of company President.

"Young wiU report to CEO Lee Van Arsdale and wffi be responsible for integrating requirements and man-aging day-to-day operations across aU orgaffizations. He wffi oversee business development, marketing, operations, human resources and finance. For the past 15 months,Young served as Triple Canopy's Chief Financial Officer buflffing the company's critical processes, financial strength and infrastructure whfle competitively positioffing the company for growth. B

After Army — Navy 1 had the good fortune to see my feUow classmate & oarsman. Brent Green: B "Hi Mike. Great talking with you at the stadium a bit back. I mentioned your query about John Brandes to John and relayed your contact info. Hope he was able to get in touch. The last two Navy games were sure special! Also looks Hke next season could also be strong providing we can find a good quarterback." B Thanks, Brent. By the way, Brent is VP for Strategic Initiatives Lucent Technologies, Inc. This note from Tom Travis was received shortly after the Poinsettia Bowl.

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son. Cam, waiting patiendy for Reggie CampbeU, Navy's star player in the game, to sign ffis hat. Tom forwarded an emafl from Andy: B "Tffis story makes me trffiy proud of being associated with the famffies and midsffipmen of the Naval Academy in particffiar and the Service Acaderffies in general. How many young atUetes (Reggie CampbeU) who just achieved national recogffition as a record setting runffing back (he had just tied Barry Sander's record forTDs in a bowl game) woffid have had time to talk to and take a picture with a young man who adrffired him. And the interest Reggie's mom showed by taking and senffing the picture.

Eye watering. Who said there are no more heroes—or heroines?

"Andy is class of 85. He is one of the greatest juffior officers that I ever worked with. And I am confident his son. Cam, has the pizazz to be just about fike ffim.

Trav." B Always good to hear stories wffich ffighfight the character ideals Navy instiUs in its atUetes.

I received a second superb note from John BaU: B "My son and I attended the local Poinsettia Bowl and wimessed the team confidendy beat Colorado State 51-30.

The stats show that more than 25,000 Navy fans were in the crowd. For those of us there. Navy fans seemed to outnumber Colorado State fans at least 10 to 1.

Plenty of 71 alumffi attended the game, mcluffing Tom Hammon's large group of classmates from Booz AUen. My son and 1 sat in the more sedate old grad section, wffich was a lot of fon.

"See you aU at the Reuffion!

John BaU." B Here's a tffird update from John BaU: B "Last week I attended the Naval Institute's trade show here in San Diego known as West 2006. Whfle roaming the displays 1 was recognized by John Martin, who knew me better than I knew him. John was in 27th Company and played 150-lb FootbaU with my 26th Company-mate Fred Becker. I was flabbergasted that he remembered me, and of course we compared notes. After about ffine years on active duty as a black shoe, with another sffip tour loorffing, he decided to leave the Navy. After years in the defense business, he is now Vice President and General Manager of

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General Dynamics' C4 Systems. He and ffis wife five near Taunton, Massachusetts.

I also ran into our stalwart Tom Hammons, who was manffing the Booz AUen booth, and with ffis coUeagues was wearing an eye-catcffing corporate Hawaiian shirt, a notable change from the stuSy Booz AUen coat-and-tie. Tom is tentatively planning a class get-together at a San Diego Paffies game on June 9th, the day of our graduation from USNA! "Christmas cards from faithfol friends updated us on classmates. Joyce and Steve Dmetruk are in Georgia and plan to attend the 35th. Sharon and Ed Kaiser are firmly entrenched in Micffigan. Sherri and Pat KeUy five here in Coronado. Pat's son is at NAPS and slated to enter USNA in the faU - way to go! Marflyn and Jim LoiseUe are also here in San Diego, where Jim is a VP for Maxim Systems supporting SPAWARS. Jim and I crossed paths many times, and as he knows, I am eternaUy gratefffi to him for giving me the gouge in Aero at USNA,Thermo at PG School, and Aero again at TPS - whew. Cheers, John BaU." B Wow! Nice notes,John. Please keep us posted on the San Diego '7rers. There are many of us doing weU ffi sunny SOCAL! Here I am at ffie end of ffie column.

Too Hffie room to write a lengffiy exhortation, so I'U be brief— please pray for ffie success of our missions ffi Iraq and Afghaffistan and for our service penonnel ffi harms way, especiaUy forTimbo and John.

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trade shows. Larry Jones and 1 had a ffice chat in early December at a supply chain convention in DC. Larryfivesffi Connecticut and is a Vice President with Pratt andWffimey Then in early January I ran into Kim Castro and Paul Rynn at a symposium. Kim is a game developer with Sonalysts in Coimecticut and Paffi does defense industry work with Wffitney, Braffiey and Brown here in the DC area.

Both are fine and enjoying their fives. 1 see Paffi from time to time around town but haven't seen Kim in years.

I received a ffice note from Mark Kohring contaiffing news of a new phase offfisHfe. B I am proud to announce that 1 entered the phase of Hfe caUed grand-parenting in 2005. Jonah Read Kohring was born in Loveland, Colorado, on August 4,2005 whfle ffis grancffather was preparing for the annual goff tournament he has been runffing for the past two decades. What an awesome day for our famfly! It has been a lot of fon watcffing ffim grow, even though via webcam, a must for longffistance grand-parenting. Jonah's father, Wes, has AnnapoHs ties in that he was born in Anne Arundel General Hospital whfle I was serving as Second Company Officer. Anyway, to cap off tffis memorable weekend, I scored my first hole-in-one almost 24 hours to ffie rffinute after Jonah's birth at our tournament. Talk about a thrffi! I can sum it up in one word...priceless! B

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Classmates, We find ourselves in that in-betweentime. .. after Navy footbaU and before summer. It's sort of an adult form of the Dark Ages where weekends are just different. This too shaU pass. On to the news.

In the past two months I had the great good fortune to bump into three classmates at various defense industry

A new grandson and a hole in one... it doesn't get better than either one and together, weU, what can be said!?!

Congratffiations on the grandson and the ace.

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Ron and Laurie, congratulations on the wedffing of your daughter. It sounds like it was a great location and celebration.

Mike Simpson sent along a note about a techffical gathering in San Diego.

Scudder family wedding

Next is news fiom Ron Scudder and a great event m ffis ffie. In ffis own wortis ... â&#x20AC;˘ On October 15th. our daughter Lauron married the love of her Hfe. a true southern gendeman fix)m Montgomery Alabama. Lo met Drew Turnipseed whfle he wasffiffie"Fly-boy club." and stationed at McGffire AFB m NJ. Lo has Hved in ISIYC for seven years or so. and my broffier Steve"s rffidffie son Mathew was also stationed at McGuire. Matt made it a habit of brmging his budffies to the city, fiequendy crashffig at Los apartment....

Drew feUffilove wiffi her, she with ffim... and ffie rest is ffistory. Drew left the AF after his ffitch was up, and is currendy enroUed ffi a cuHnary school ffi NYC, pknnmg on becorffing a chef. Lo has been managmg restaurants in the city for many of her years ffiere, currendy managmg Stone Park, in BrooklvTi, almost under ffie Brookl^m Bridge. When they open ffieir first restaurant, 1 wffi let aU know! We had a very ecumeffical wedding on Mackmac Island, located between ffie upper and lower perfinsulas of Micffigan, ffi Lake Huron. The weddmg was held in the Episcopal Church, presided by our good friend and reffied Pastor, Monsignor Sears (Roman CaffioHc), whfle Drew's father is a Methodist Miffister. The reception was ffi the Mission Point Resort and a good time was had by aU m a true navy tradition! At boffi ffie rehearsal dinner and again at the reception we paused to reflect on those in ffie service, and to toast those that have gone before. Several of Drew's groomsmen were active or ex-AF, while ffis grandfather was a pflot in the Army Air Corps. The couple chose to honeymoon in Peru,ffikffigto the top of Mt. Misti and also to Machu Pecchu. The picture of our famfly includes from left to right, Laurie, Leanne-16, Lauron, Drew, me, Steve-24andRob-18.B

B I'm sure you remember the annual high tech trade show in San Diego...

WEST 2006 provided some great opportunities for "73 get-togethers...VADMs Eric Olson and Chuck Munns came out from Tampa and Norfolk respectively, and Jim Zortman, who fives here, aU served as speakers during the convention.

Nice representation at high levels for the class. Among the not quite so ffistinguished: Terry McKearney and I both worked the show as volunteers to keep the registration process moving along.

(Terry and I are partners in a smaU local consulting firm); Terry SUva came out from FL to do some business for SAIC; Pat Garrett, who's now with Lockheed Martin, was there. Those of us who five here took advantage of the oppormffity to arrange some casual rffiffi-reuffions...

Mark Clapper and ffis wife Laura hosted the 2nd CO gang at their house for some great Mexican food and beer â&#x20AC;&#x201D; In adffition to Mark and Laura, Eric, Terry Sflva, Austin Smith, and I showed up. The day after the show, Terry and I met Austin again, tffis rime with ffis wife Barbara, for a great Hawauan dinner in La JoUa. Turns out they were celebrating their 27th anffiversary, and we aU had a great time.

I've probably forgotten to mention somebody from the class, but I'U blame you for editing a too-lengthy input. It's been a good week for sea stories of days gone by, as weU as catcffing up on what people are doing currendy. The amazing tffing is that none of us seem to have aged in the past 30 years (yes, 1 do have some beachfront property to seU you, too.) B Thanks, Mike. Sounds Hke a ffice get together and reuffion without AnnapoHs traffic. And for everybody else, let the record show 1 didn't effit out anyone and there is no such tffing as too lengthy when it comes to input!

I received several reports on the Poinsettia Bowl but the one I can't seem to locate anymore is the one from Kevin CaUahan. The addenda to that report include sightings of Liz and Bob Carlson and Frank McBride. The speaker at the San Diego Military Affairs Committee the day before the game was our first 4-star, (VCNO) Rat WiUard. If anyone has the complete report please email it to me for next month's article.

That's what 1 have to pass along tffis time around. Please help me and the class out by sending me short notes that 1 can get in the column. Nothing long ... just a few fines. How hard can that be? OK, wives, it's time for you to pitch in again. I need material for the column. Take care untfl next time Non Sibi ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 4% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 49% PRES: Steve Middleton 516 Green Forest Dr., Severna Park, MD 21146 COIU!..SECY: LtColJohn Brown, USMC (Ret.) 3630 Serendipity Road Woodbridge VA 22193 H: 703-583-9713; C; 703-568-0385 E: jrbrown74@conicast.net

Greetings to all, I wish you aU a healthy and successfffi 2006. Age has defiffitely caught up with me, and my apologies for rffissing an article last year. 1 thank those who sent the nasty notes to bring me back to the reffities of my responsibffities.

(You wffi read about it in my 54As) Ok, on with the news: First, from Jeff Cole, who served with the finest fighting force in the world (USMC), the foUowing update!

B After offiy 31 years of sflence, I figured it was about time 1 write a letter to my classmates. Several events have occurred recently to rerffind me of the importance of those ties from (not so) long ago.

Several of us 5ffi Company guys who rffissed the 30th Reunion vowed a year ago to meet tffis year at Navy vs Maryland. Scott White, who actuaUy attended last year and was the conscience for our smaU band, pieced together the tickets (great rffid-field seats on the MD side) and, with wife Andi, hosted cocktafls and a Baltimore Harbor tour on his impressive yacht, Looney Tunes. Scott is at the top of a successfol career with an agency or two in the "strategic information" business - if you catch my drift... and, 1 tffink you do. Bad guys can run, but they can't ffide. R \ d m Doug Crowder, fresh off ffis command of the Abe Lincoln carrier strike group, was able to join us along with Susan, ffis high school sweetie, in spite of ongoing Katrina reHef ops. Doug is now ADCNO N3/N5B. You may recaU that the Abe Lincoln strike group was THE 'first responder' on scene in Indonesia after the tsunanfi of last December. Not the first time Doug has been right where he needed to be to do what needed doing.

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It's gratifying to have Doug so deeply engaged in the ongoing struggle. We aU knew that Doug would go far. And farther stiU yet to come. Doug's dad Master Cffief Crowder is at attention and bearffing with CaroHna pride somewhere up yonder. "Buds" John Mahon and ffis wife Jean came up from Virgiffia Beach where John is General Manager for AMSEC, a subsiffiary of SAIC, stiU doing good tffings for the Navy he loves. Jean can get you a good deal on a car in Tidewater. Any car. She has a Hne on them aU, 1 tffink. John and Jean have 5 kids between them, 2 or 3 stfll at home; and, knowing my roomie John he is a spectacular dad, mentor, and coach to aU. Amazing how Scott, Doug and John look just the same as they ffid on graduation day. As do their beautifiil wives! I struggle to maintain my V figure since retiring 10 yrs ago. Unfortunately, it's now an inverted v . .

On other classmates: Other roomie RJVdm Dave Stone (Ret) stepped down as Director TSA in June. 1 was fortunate to be in the huge crowd at ffis fareweU ceremony 4 rows beffind wffe Faith. Former DHS Secy Tom Ridge gave the keynote address.

The TSA gig is perhaps the toughest one in government. Everyone who ffies tffinks they could do it better. Fat chance.

Secy Ridge made the apt observation that in Dave's time as FSD at LAX and then as Deputy then Director at TSA, the bad guys were styrffied. That, my friends, is the measure of Dave's contribution to our nation's security.

Jerry Stenovec (Spring Set 1st Class Yr roorffie) runs Boeing's Integrated Defense Systems - everytffing Boeing does for DoD and NASA. Does Boeing do anytffing else? Not bad for a guy who dreamed of flying but didn't nab a cockpit on Service Selection night. He now possesses Air Supremacy, so to speak. Jer and Debbie five in the hffis east of San Diego. I got to see his lovely mom in Albuquerque a few months back - and was reminded that 1 can stiU recite the hometowns of most of the guys I spent Plebe Summer with.

Ernie "Champ" JoUy isVP of the Uffiversity of the District of Columbia. I visited Erffie andffisparents at their home ffi LawrenceviUeVA for Thanksgiving ffi 1974. The ffistance from that farm inVA tobacco country to downtown DC is a couple hunffied mfles. Yet Erffie has perhaps

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gone forther ffian aU of us. I'm proud to be ffis fiiend. I met his wffe Wannetta, in ffis spacious RV at a homecommg a few years back. Can't wait to renew contact and trade punches wiffi Erffie.

Ken Dunn and wife Conffie ("Peachtree") is a neighbor again here in Stafford County,VA. We never knew each other at Navy - though 1 certaiffiy knew his name from the team roster during the Forzano years. But Ken is by far the classmate with whom I have had the most contact since graduation. We served together at various outposts of the Corps.

KD has graced these pages many times, and is a frequent contributor. He recently put together a tribute to ffis roorffie Tom Evans. Anyone who knows KD, knows what I know. He is a gentleman. And a forever friend. Ask Tom Evans' spouse, Debbie. Always Faithfol.

JC Cox (Winter Set roorffie and my 5th Co Exec - "The Damn Exec") and I trade emafls from time to time. JC is the original "Renaissance Man". Started out Surface Line. Sffifted to Naval Inteffigence. Ended up a ComptroUer. Now he's a computer guru Hving just north of Charlotte with wffe Susan and two daughters. JC always was a rackman.

I'm gonna coax ffim out one of these days, next time the "Buds" aU get together to teU the same old stories and act 19 again. And me? WeU, someone else wffi have to fffi you in on that one. My motive in writing is to shed Hght on some of the steUar guys who make me nostalgic for Mother B. 1 prefer to remain best known for the friends I keep! Jeff jeff.cole@1974.usna.com" B Now, from the state of the National NCAA FootbaU champs; Vern WiUiams reports: B It has been a very busy year since the reunion, but that was a great time. A belated BZ to Steve and aU those who assisted in putting on a fabulous event. 1 know that is a lot of work. 1 am a Information Security Analyst / Enterprise Architect with SAIC, telecommuting from my home in support of theVA Home Telehealth Program. HopefoUy none of you need our services, but they wffi be there if you need them.

I have been active pursuing a PhD in Information Security along with participating in the IEEE, InfraGard and ISSA and CoChairing a new regional security conference here in Austin tffis September caUedTRlSC (www.trisc.org if you are interested). But the fon part is being the

father of Aaron Wflfiams, who graduated with a EE degree from U T (and that is not in Tennessee) and of ChoiWflHams, a Firstie at USAFA and being the President of the Central Texas USAFA Parents Association. My wife, Myra, has been doing a yeomans work keeping tffings runffing and tracking the stuff we need to do for the Association. We started it a year ago at the Navy USAFA game with a gathering of UFAFA parents. I was getting some reaUy nasty looks as I cheered at aU of the "wrong" places, but they signed me up anyway. Tffis year we combined with the local USNA Alumffi and some Midsffipmen parents from the area along with our Parents Association and the newly formed USAFA Alumffi group for another GREAT game. B FinaUy, from Jim CoUi's wife Pan, the foUowing is provided fori you who remember "Diamond Jim":

B John, Just a note to update on what is gomg on in the Coffi household: 1) Jim retired from Delta Afrfines December 1,2004. I am sure with what is happeffing in Delta today that ffis choice was a good one. He is busy as always, workmg on ffis diamond business and runffing the Town of Flower Mound's youth basketbaU and voUeybaU programs.

2) Jiffi, our oldest daughter is 23, graduated from SMU in May and was granted a 6th year by the NCAA to play basketbaU tffis year. She had gone to Vanderbflt for 2 years, then transferred to SMU here in DaUas, had to sit out her transfer year, then the 2003-2004 season, torn her ACL in an inter squad scrimmage at ffie start of ffie season and was out for the season. Then the 2004-2005 season, she broke her hand in 3 places, required surgery during a practice and out for the season. So we are glad ffiat she is back and healthy to play this year.

3) Jennifer, our midffie daughter is 18, signed to play basketbaU at SMU tffis year, so we wiU have 2 at SMU playing basketbaU tffis year.

4) JacqueHne, our youngest is 13, is in 8th grade. She is a basketball player as weU and getting ready for the season to start in October.

5) Me on the other hand, have been busy with the famfly but in the last couple of years, have been learning about "glyconutrients" and how they can play a major rule in keeping us healthy. If anyone has any health chaUenges, I woffid love to talk to them.

"iiSSpmS^^^tX^".

Anyway, we are enjoying Hfe on Grapevine Lake here in Flower Mound.

Oiu: house has plenty of room if anyone wants to stop by for a visit and our kitchen is always cooking sometffing ItaHan for ffiose ffiat want to just stop by for ffinner.

Our phone number is (972) 724-8775 andjffii's emafl address isjcoIli74@msn.com ff anyone wants to drop ffim a Hne. B

Thanks and congratulations as weU to Craig Quigley for a job extremely weU done during five years as class president!

Steve Hubbard assumes command in 2006. The rest of your class officers (VP Ray Wassel, Treasurer Dave DuflSe, and yours truly in the role of Scribe) remain on duty. Sometffing to do with one of Newton's laws ... objects at rest tend to remain at rest.

Thanks and congratffiations also to That is a wrap for now. Next monffi I wiU Coach Paul Johnson and the Navy footload up wiffi some photos that have been baU team for another fantastic season, coUectmg ffi my m-box. Time is short, you another wffi over Army, another only have today. Why not caU a classmate?

Commander-in-Chief's trophy, and a Roamer Sends. tffird consecutive bowl appearance.You know the bigwigs in Sam Diego's ANNUAL MRMBERSHIP: 6% Poinsettia Bowl comrffittee couldn't wait LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 50% to sign up Navy for their inaugural PRES: RADM Craig Quigley, USN (Ret.) effition. The Pensacola Army-Navy Party SECT: CAPT Larrv- U^rTenfeltz, USN (Ret.) Mike Lord stepped up and prorffised was a huge hit with the crowd of 230 at 5732 Tamarack Dr., Pace, FL 32571 to take the lead and the heavy responsibflNew York Nick's Sports Bar. I tffink H: 850-995-0051; E; u5na75scribe@hotniail.com ity as chairman of the comrffittee for the ADM Mickey Weisner '41 was the 35 Reuffion. That pretty much guaranEditor's note:Due to technical issues this '75 seffior grad, but the classes of '04 and '05 Class cohnnn was not received in time for publi- tees another class event for a class with had everyone else far outnumbered. D.C. class. If you don't want to wait five years, cation in theJanuar}'-Februar)' 2006 issue.

Ray and 1ffidour best to represent '75. consider joinffig many of your classmates January-February 2006 Column (I've got to give proper creffit to Mary on a mini-reuffion Caribbean cruise in Dear 'mates. and Kurt Woltersdorf '83 for grabbing a Aprfl 2007. If I recaU correcdy, Steve Thanks and congratffiations! To Quigs StrategicaUy placed table witffin arm's Shegrud of 22"" made the prefiminary and Ray and Ron and Carl and Larry and reach of theYuengfing keg and offiy steps arrangements. Contact Cindy Myers at Johnny and Mike and Steve and everyone from the Buffalo wings.)

International Cruise Vacations at 800-993else who ffid such a super job arranging EarHer in the footbaU season, one of 0058 for detafls. our classmates played a key on-field role in the game against Rice in Houston. On 22 October, our own CAPT Larry J. Watson, the last active duty member of the 21^'- Company found ffimseff cheering for both USNA and the Rice Owls.

Larry was given the task of ffipping the coffi to begin the game. Presently, Larry is the Professor of Naval Science and Commandmg Officer of the Houston IMROTC Consortium. The consortium includes five institutions: Race, Prairie View A&M Uffiversity, Uffiversity of Houston, Houston Baptist Uffiversity, and "25^ Company. Clark, Bass, Louie, Guide, Groothousen, Kelley Thoms, Powers, Melnychenko" Texas Southern Uffiversity. Larry, Cathy Jo and famfly are enjoying Hving back ffi their native Texas.

Mark Bloomquist's daughters Brooke and Blair have teamed up with Paul Gregory to make the world better for pets.Volunteers at the Guffiord Count N C animal shelter, the Bloomquist sisters were concerned about unwanted animal overpopulation. With Mark's encouragement they came up with a "Spay in May" campaign. That's when Paffi added another ideaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a new Hne of pet treats caUed"Theo's Treats," to help fond and "USNA grads on the SUBGRU 7 staff. Tracy Clark '94, Ed Takesuye '83, Steve Tan '00, John Bird '77, Dave pubHcize the Spay ffi May drive. The Gove '75, Damian Davis '00, Ramberto Torruella '92, Karl Brown '00, Bob Wirth '94, and Matt Welsh '93" serffi-moist Alaskan salmon treats are the great 3 0 * Reunion of the Flowerchfldren.This one was easfly the biggest and best ever. There was no doubt which class ruled AnnapoHs from November 3-6. If you couldn't be there, make a vow to join us in 2010. We had 614 classmates and guests at the Dinner Dance on Friday night, and weU over 725 folks who paid at the taflgate party Saturday. (That doesn't count the freeloaders who showed up at our tent because it was obviously the best party in town.) One younger guy looked around at aU of our baU caps embroidered with "FLOWERCHILDREN OFTHE BRIGADE" and asked how we came up with the ffickname. He was impressed when we told ffim that the Commandant of Midsffipmen gave it to us personaUy

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RJ\DM Dave Gove turned over command of Submarine Group SEVEN to John Bird '77 in September on board FRJ^dsIK CABLE (AS 40) in Japan. Thanks to Tracy Clark '94 (CSG7 JAG) for sendffig the picture. Dave now commands the Navy Personnel Command.

Lisa and Steve Urich are celebrating the birth of their first chfld, GabrieUa Grace Urich. Steve reports that life has been hecticâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;thanks to remodefing and seffing one house, remodeling and moving back into their house, a new job, and the new baby. Lisa is doing fine and is back to doing too much, but GG is keeping her on her toes by constantly changing the playbook (that's what babies do).

"Evening of a good day. 9^'' Company: June, Tracy, "Nancy Burd and Dan Thompson with Jamie's Mears, Warrenfeltz, Moran, Konrad, Swift, and pictures" Baumgaertel."

'15 Sir! Larry March 2006 '75 column Dear 'mates.

Our 3 0 * Reunion at USNA's Homecoming last November was so good, let's return to it for some more memories.The committee did a fantastic job and the hard work paid off for hundreds and hundreds of classmates, wives, and friends who enjoyed a fabulous weekend in Annapolis.

"Proud dad Steve with GG"

Diane and Chris Cikanovich are also expecting ... to become grandparents in June. One other short splice - Dan "Rudy" Elins has been officiaUy named company rep for 18 . He's been serving in the role for many years, but now it's on the website.

Do you ever have a craving for the music to wffich we Hstened during our years in Bancroft HaU? Walt Teichgraber '65 has put together an amazing coUection of oldies, and is turning it into a business. Contact Walt's Oldies on CD at teichbaron@aol.com.

PersonaUy, I didn't much care for the Bee Gees or the Captain & TenniUe back in 1975, but the rest ofWalt's coUection brings back some terrific memories.

America's Horse with No Name, anyone?

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"Three key players in a great reunion - Wassel, Gray, and Klee"

Dan Thompson orchestrated a very special ceremony to kick off the weekend on Friday morning. Ever since 1975, a humorous pair of photos ofJamie Burd (before and after EN476) hung affiiost forgotten in Rickover HaU. Andrew Thompson '05, also a Naval Architecture major, reiffinded his dad about them. Dan had them restored and framed. Nancy Burd joined Dan in the presentation to CAPT Rick White '77, the Director of USNA's Engineering Division. The memorial wiU hang permanently in the Naval Architecture Design Room.

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John Kittler and Steve Stanley organized a 1 0 * Company dinner Saturday after the game. The Burds traditionaUy hosted this event, so companymates made sure Nancy was taken care of Nancy sent me a nice note thanking the class for the love and support she received from her Class of '75 famfly during the weekend. She wants us aU to know that her home in AnnapoHs is always open. During the dinner, John was elected by acclamation to fffi Jarffie's shoes as 10â&#x201E;˘ Company rep. Thanks to Chip Stratmann for arranging the raflroading ... uhh ... election. John retired from the Reserves last October. Steve was the guest speaker. John now works for Logistics Support, Inc. in Panama City FL, supporting NavSea's Expeditionary Warfare rffission.

Virgiffia's new governor appointed Pat Gottschalk to his cabinet as Secretary of Commerce and Trade. Pat, who earnedffisJuris Doctorate from the Virginia School of Law in 1983, had been a partner with Cantor, Arkema, P C

"Marc Joseph and family

Marc Joseph, another of our class legal beagles, checked in from DaUas. B "I've been married to Ann almost 18 years, and we have sons Sam (9) and Mac (14). I've been practicing law for 22 years, and am the Senior Vice President for Adiffinistration and General Counsel of Haggar Corp., which recently completed a "going private" transaction.

After graduation I attended Nuclear Power School and Prototype and then

served in v/arious capacities on the USS CASIMIR PULASKI (SSBN 633). I resigned fix)m active duty in August 1980 to attend Vanderbflt University School of Law. I graduatedfix)mVanderbflt in 1983 and after seven years of private practice, joined ffie trial group of the EDS legal department. 1 became the general counsel of Ha^ar in 1994.

Ann and 1 met in DaUas after she completed her undergraduate degree at Vanderbflt. She has been very active in volunteer orgaffizations and making sure Mac, Sam and I five in a beautifiil home.

Mac, a freshman, plays on ffis high school's JV basketbaU team, whfle Sam plays basketbaU on a fourth grade team. I can say wiffi great auffiority ffiat boffi of ffiem are better at ffiat sport than I ever was.

I missed our reuffion tffis year because I was ffi trial. We prevafled, which is ffie good news, but 1 reaUy missed ffie oppormffity to see classmates with whom I've lost touch. The offiy reuffion 1 attended was our 15ffi.Ann and I walked around ffie tafl gate party for a whfle and saw absolutely no one ffiat 1 recogffized. She was almost convinced ffiat I had not actuaUy attended Annapolis, unffi 1 ran into Dave Frost, foUowed by Ray Enzenauer (who 1 saw last ffight whfle readmg Shipmate is on active duty again, this time ffi Iraq). My creffibffity and composure restored, I ran ffito Tony Cenci, Clarence Draughn, Brent Wham, Dave Penman and Jim Jefferson, and their wives. We had so much ffin with aU of them we rffissed the game. I reaUy wanted the chance to get lost m that moment agaffi." B Les Edgar contffiues to lead the troops ffi the cancer war. After a successfffi bone marrow transplant, he developed yet anoffier, different version of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Several near-lethal (Les' description) roimds of chemotherapy seem to have completely wiped out ffie enemy.

Keepfightingand keep winnmg, classmate!

3'-" Company Rep Gary Lundeen provided enough great gouge to fffi our entire column. He spanned the period from Bob Clark's August retirement ffirough New Year's Eve. Had 1 thought of it sooner, I could have just copied Gary's e-mafl and taken the month off WeU, it won't aU fit in tffis column, so I may just let Gary hanffie the Aprfl duties instead.

"Rex "Rextilow" Estilow and "Herbie" Eutsler at Homecoming"

B "Regarffing November 2005's Big 3-0, Tffird Company had a reuffion showing with the foUowing in attendance: Susan and Bob Brody, Mike CarroU, Diane and Chris Cikanovich, Al Embert, Ram and Rex EstUow, Herb Eutsler, Kate and Craig GaUoway, Monica Greenwood and Steve Harmon, Jim Jackson, Jan and Marty Schoenbauer, Heidi and Brian Weaver, Raleigh and Larry Weckbaugh, and Charlotte and Mike Zeiders.The company's reunion ffighfight was a 'joke-off" between Brods and Cffick—no dry eyes and lots of laughs." B Not unexpecteffiy the dreaded "ffigh word count alarm" is beginffing to sound.

I tffink I'U save the rest of 3 company's uptiate for Aprfl. Whfle I'm at it, let's just go ahead and give Gary Lundeen the coveted Scribe's Award for next month. In case you've forgotten, the award includes aU the Abita Amber you care to drink when you visit us in Florida (airfare not included).

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at Bob Clark's retirement—Urich, Cikanovich,

Galloway Clark, Estilow, and Weckbaugh"

Am I having a Deja vu experience? I could swear that I was writing about basking in the glow of the aftermath of a

successfffi footbaU season and a Bowl game victory this time last year. Oh, that's right — this is the third year in a row that we've played in a post-season Bowl game and the second consecutive Bowl victory.

I could get used to tffis!

One of our erstwhfle Classmates and "reporter's at large" at the Poinsettia Bowl was Dennis DiLucente, who provided a thorough rundown of the happeffings surrounffing the game, along with other news: B In November, Tim Traaen, Ernie Leidiger and 1 met briefly at a sports bar whfle watcffing Navy destroy Army.

Ernie's prepping his daughter for Naval ROTC and the footbaU game was a perfect opportunity to teU her Hes and swap sea stories. Tim, a supply chain logistics consultant with Solar Turbines, and I were getting pretty smart after each subsequent beer. We decided to round up as many San Diego Classmates as possible for a Poinsettia Bowl game taflgate. Tffis grew into a sHghtly larger assembly when Kevin Stone encouraged us to think big.

Over 20 Classmates met up prior to the Colorado State game to renew acquaintances, share camaraderie and swap stffi more Hes. To quote BiU Bigham: "I'm stffi trying to figure out who aU the old guys were crashing the party. At least some of them were accompaffied by good looking women!" Bffi took the lead by bringing Patti and two of the bestbehaved chfldren in America, Caitfin and Michael. Bffi is an Ophthalmologist at Scripps Memorial Hospital. Other meffical practitioners in attendance included Mike Smith, accompaffied by ffis wife Liz, and Dave Smith. Dave is the winner of the most inspiring courage award. He recently suffered a ruptured aortal abdorffinal aneurism a month prior to the game and was briefly hospitafized in serious condition. Whfle recovering at home, Dave puUed ffis IV out game day and came to the taflgater just to see ffis Classmates!

The farthest distance traveled award went to J.C. (a.k.a. Neal) Whitsett.

Neal,VP of Engineering forWAGlC, Inc., traveled from China via the Bay Area to attend. He is attempting to seU hand tools to every other household in China talk about business growth opportuffities!

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Many thanks to Kevin for helping with long ffistance class coorffination as weU as Tim and Phfl for pitcffing in on this end. Stu, Phfl and Peter woffid Hke to mention not to forget the Navy lacrosse game coming to the west coast tffis year giving us a possible San Diego class fonction in March. B

R - Dan O'Brien, Mike Smith, Tim Traaen, Danny & Peter Siwek, Phil Poirier, Bill & Mike Bigham F- Sean & Emory Chenoweth, Phil Kumpis, Tom Abbott, Fred Yarger

from San Diego to the Midwest. Talk about salesmansffip! Dave is currendy a project engineer with Ameron, International and Laura may end up pursuing a singer career in Tennessee.

Most ffiamatic sea story honors go to Rex Bent. He and his wife Trissy are stffi cleaffing up after Wflma and reported a near rffiss by post hurricane tornadoes of less than 15 feet! Their coUect counsel always evacuate, always. Their oldest son Geofl&y Bent '01, and youngest son Sean on ffis sea tour with the Merchant Marine Academy carry on the Bent famfly's proud Naval traffitions.

Most fascinating career award goes to Fred Yarger. He got ffis PhD (skipped over a Masters) in atmospheric physics.

Subsequently he has been working for MIT Lincoln Laboratory (a federaUyfonded research lab Hke Los Alamos, run

by MIT) at a field site at the Wffite Sands Missfle Range coordinating the site preparation on the Range for a 3.5-meter diameter telescope. Tffis system is being buflt with DARPA ffinffing (caUed the Space Surveffiance Telescope) and should be operational in 2008.

Tom Abbott, with the law firm of McKenna Long and Aldridge and PhU Kumpis, a partner with the law firm McKenna & Cuneo carpooled from the L.A. basin. Duke Brown is in Ventura doing volunteer work and chasing a coveted spot on the Seffior SurfTour.

Mark CosteUo and ffis wife Cindy also joined us from the Point Mugu area.

Mark is an operations manager with Northrop Grumman working on the crew evacuation program. Cindy meanwhfle is a long time employee at the air station.

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Stu Hinrichs won the best 'gouge' award for having researcffing everyone's company prior to attenffing the taflgate.

Stu is a defense contractor with Anteon, Inc. He and Dan O'Brien, an avioffics/software mission assurance project manager with Boeing, kept everyone entertained with Conffie air ops sea stories! Other local defense contractors included Mike Marriott, just picked up

by General Atorffics, and Emory Chenoweth, who is a ffirector at Computer Science Corporation. Emory brought his son's Matt, Kevin and Sean to the game for a Httle Blue and Gold exposure as ffid Peter Siwek. Peter's youngest son Danny isffislast hope for some famfly naval heritage. Pete is the new quffity manager at Continental Marine. Mark Schweer continues ffis contract work with SPAWARS. PhU Poirier, our Class of'76 rep with the local USNAAA chapter was also in attendance. Phfl is a manager for Intuit.

Classmates checking in on net unable to make the taflgate included Harry Blair, residing locaUy here in Coronado whfle flying for Northwest AirHnes.

New Yorker Don Br ingle, a weU vested financial planner for Morgan Staffiey that is now fuUy certified and ready to make those retire dreams come true for you.

Hugh Neighbour emafled from the State Department. He has been transferred from an overseas tour in the South Pacific to Washington D.C. Hugh is now serving as Alternate U.S. Delegate to the Orgaffization of American States. Tod Thedy, also with the State Department, is currently runffing the consffiate in

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Bill Bigham, Mike Marriott, Mike Witt, Duke Brown, Tim Traaen, Dan O'Brien

Dave Smith, Fred Yarger, Tim Traeen, Mark Schweer, Mike Witt

Great report, Denffis â&#x20AC;&#x201D; thanks! Whfle I'm at it, I want to extend a hearty Bravo Zffiu to Kevin Stone for ffis efforts in coorffinating the Poinsettia Bowl ticket drive which aUowed approximately 500 Saflors and their famfly members to attend the game from COMDESRON TWO THREE and three ships from the squaffion - HiGGiNS (DDG-76),JOHN PAUL JONES (DDG-53), and MUSTIN

(DDG-89). Kevin received a thank you letter from DESRON 23. Many thanks to those Classmates that bought bowl game tickets for tffis drive and to

Poinsettia Bowl corporate sponsor, Triwest Healfficare AUiance, for their generous support in adffing an adffitional 400 ticket. The Class ot '76 "done good"!

Jim Doherty sent me a picmre of PhU Kumpis and his son, Ryan, taken last summer at Doc's house in HuU. MA. I could be vvTong. but I believe Doc and Phfl have the youngest chfldren in the Class with Doc winning the award for the youngest (daughter, Bobbie). Doc also mentioned about ffis feUow Haddon TowTisffip High School (NJ) Classmate, Mike LeFever, who is currendy serving as Conmiander. Disaster Assistance Center - Pakistan. He is also the Commander of E.\peffitionarv- Strike Group One, based out of San Diego, Caffi".

ago after doing siiffilar work for BMW stateside. This is a quasi-homeconiing for them as Erina was an exchange student from Italy at John's North Dakota high school before he came to USNA. Buona fortuna.John!

A note from our Class President: Classmates can now get a discounted Life Membership to the Alumni Association for offiy $376 (vs. $490). So, sign up now!

Don't forget! The 30th Reuffion is scheduled for September 1-3, 2006. The hotel is the Loews AnnapoHs on West St. in downtown AnnapoHs. The room rate is $185/night and you can make your reservations now by caffing 410-263-7777; make sure you mention the USNA Class of 1976 30th reuffion. There is an alternative option for accommodations: The Georgian House B&B (www.Georgian House.com), wffich is a short walk from the Loews Hotel. We are in discussions with the NAAA about how to reserve a block of seats nearest to the taflgate.

Stay tuned!

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Tommy Gardner sent me a picture of his two lovely daughters, Margaret Gardner '09, and Grace. Tommy said that any picmres of ffim were "too ugly to prmt". WeU, then I guess ffis daughters must take after their mother...

Margaret and Grace Gardner

Pat Tracy contffiues ffis work with the Doulos miffistry (www.mvdoulos.org/O. He and his crew recently assisted Tsunami survivors and the poor in Sri Lanka. His wffe, Lisa, and son, Todd, were there to assist in the efforts over the hoHday period.

Steve Nimitz reported to me that John Christman is now runffing BMW's financial business in Italy. John and his wffe, Erina, moved to Mflan a few months

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Frcnn the Yard The Dark Ages are slowly faffing from view and everyone's thoughts in AnnapoHs are now mrffing toward burning socks (at least those of us who are sffiors). If you're trying to figure out why I'm talking about burffing socks and don't reaUy care, then go right to the Mafl Bag and forget that I even mentioned them. If, on the other hand, your curiosity is peaked and you can't wait to hear the rest of the story, please continue reading and I'm sure you won't be ffisappomted.

The Annual Burffing-of-the-Socks Ceremony, as it's affectionately caUed by local saflors, is a special rite of Spring that officiaUy marks the start of the AnnapoHs saifing season each year. Saflors from far and wide (mostly AnnapoHs and Eastport) gather at the Eastport Yacht Club on the eveffing of the Vernal Equinox to consume chflled adult beverages whfle unceremoffiously tossffig their socks ffito a flamffig inferno (OK, maybe it's just a Httle bonfire), since they'U neither be worn nor needed during the saffing season.

I, for one, can't wait for this year's ceremony since (after aU these years of living in the seff-proclaimed Saffing Capital of the World), the Sanderson famfly hasfinaUybroken down and purchased a saflboat. It's got aU the conveffiences of home, including a tax deduction, hot and cold running water, and a friUy-equipped gaUey When MicheUe was asked recently about the size of the boat, she replied, "It can accommodate cocktafls for six, ffinner for four, or sleep two (not including chfldren)." My crew is in the early stages of development with MicheUe (the Adrffiral), Alec (the First Mate), and Alec (who's stffi trying to figure out what he can do).We can't wait to get on the water for our shakedown cruise, and wffi defiffitely have worked out aU of the bugs by the time any brave seafaring souls (also known as our guests) venture out on the water with us.

I could ramble on for quite a bit longer on this subject and stffi not ffit the column-length Hrffit (pickings are pretty sHm in this month's Mafl Bag), but I'U spare everyone the pain of my enffiess chitchat and head right into your always iffiormative and enfighteffing subrffissions. Enjoy!

From the Mail Bag In December's column, I was unable to run a graduation photo ofJason HoUoway '05 and his father, Jeff HoUoway, wffich was brought to my attention shordy after pubfication by a very observant father, so I'm incluffing it with tffis month's column. My sincere apologies to the HoUoway famfly for tffis unintentional oversight, and 1 hope you continue to support Shipmate with your frequent and noteworthy subrffissions.

Jeff and Jason HoUoway celebrate Jason's (not so) recent graduation from USNA.

For those of you who may not have known it, Jason was sworn-in on "1-Day" by the 78â&#x201E;˘ Commandant of Midsffipmen (and Jeff's former USNA roommate), "Uncle Sam" (aka RADM Sam Locklear). Sam and ffis wffe, Pam, helped celebrate with Jason's farffily and friends March 2006

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during Commissioning Week in May 2005. Jason is currently deployed for six months onboard CAPE ST GEORGE

(CG-71), and is reporteffiy weU on his way to earffing ffis SWO pin in the next few months.

After having seen Jim Berger's sons, WiUiam and Henry Berger, in last month's issue as potential members of the Class of '27, Rick White wanted to make sure to include his grandson as one of their potential classmates and sent-in this photo.

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very helpfffi.Their son,Wffi, is a freshman at the University of Arizona. BiU is hoping that his note wiU get Harry Rouse, Ken Shearer, George Thompson, Everett McNair, and others from Club 34 to respond.

The foUowing photo is proof positive that we do indeed five in a smaU world.

John Gerhard ran into COL George RobUlard '57, the 4th BattaHon Officer during our "tour" at USNA, whfle visiting San Francisco and the Cable Car Museum with ffis famfly on 28 December 2005.

time. Good luck, Thom! I'U make sure to drop you a line from time-to-time and let you know what's new in the Sanderson household.

Closing Remarks It's been a great run for me over the past six years, and I'm thankfol for the encouragement that many of you have shown to me during that time. MicheUe and 1 wffi stffi be in AnnapoHs, so feel free to give us a caU whenever you're here, and we can catch up on old times (assurffing, of course that we're not saffing our way around the Chesapeake).Thanks again for your support; keep the Sandersons in your thoughts and prayers, and as always.

Go Navy! —Bob Sanderson

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Another potential Class of '27: Rick and Betty White with their grandson, Logan

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And speaking of Rick Wffite, he attended the Navy-Notre Dame game last faU with BiU Garland,Jerry MiUer and Frank Wagner, and was able to get a photo op with at least three of the four of them.

Bill Garland Jerry Miller, and Rick White cheer for Navy against Notre Dame

This past summer, Annie and BiU Hartman moved to Bernalffio, NM, which is just north of Albuquerque ("and a Htde closer to skiing in Taos"). Anffie and Bffi are both from New Mexico, so they're thrffied to be back home. They had been Hving in San Diego, CA, for the past three years, but moved for BiU to head-up ("and hopefuUy turnaround") a venture-capital-backed bio-tech homeland security company. They've since sold the company, but Annie and BiU wiU be staying in New Mexico ("We have a great Alumni group in town").

Their daughter, MoUy, graduated from Duke in May 2005 and is now working in New York City with Goldman-Sachs where she's met several Naval Academy types, including Pete Grieve, who's been

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Class Communication For those of you who read this column closely, I'm sure that you've already noticed a new name in the column header. WeU, sports fans, it's reaUy true.

After writing tffis column for the past six years (give or take a few months), I've decided that it's time to pass-on the baton. Fortunately, the search for my replacement was much quicker than expected, and I'm please to announce that Thom McKee wffi be taking over the duties of Corresponding Secretary effective immediately.

I want to everyone to know that Thom comes with exceUent credentials for this job. He's not offiy a former member of the 8 * Wing's "Circle of Death" but he's also the current recordholder for most game show wins (43 on Tic Tac Dough in 1980), so it's easy to see why he's been selected for tffis prestigious position from the hundreds (or was that thousands?) of classmates who eagerly volunteered. Thom teUs me that he can't wait to get started, and is reaUy looking forward to staying up late to meet deadHnes, figuring out how to make 3000 words fit into a 2000-word column liiffit, and confing up with innovative ways to keep everyone riveted to the column month after month. I'm sure he'U do a great job and I expect that each of you wffi give him the same enthusiastic support that you gave me during that

!#$*, I rffissed a column. It's a lousy way to start the New Year but usuaUy a good way to shock some foUcs into writing (not to mention the benefit brought by backlog of news—Okay, so it's dated. What in this column isn't?). Anyway, let's get to it!

Some photos relating to old news: "candidate" Kevin Liddy (That is now "elected"—must have been the dogfactor.). There's also Drew Nienhaus' retirement ceremony, 31 years to the day of our I-day.You may recogffize Bob Engel, Mike Moore, Kurt Tidd, Gary Lovgren,Walt Haberland, Walt Brown, Steve Ferree,Jim Pointer, Ralph Scaffidi, Pat Curtis, Jim Carr, and Les WaUace. (Drew , Jann and their fanffiy are back at their home in SHdeU, LA.). Also belated congramlations to A.J. Wise who on Sept 24 reHeved WiUiam S. Couch as the C O of the Reserve Operations and Plans at Pier 2 of the Wasffington Navy Yard on the USS Barry (DD933). Also belated congratffiations to proud papa Joe Schmitz whose son, Nick, is among Navy's four Rhodes Scholars for 2006. Nick's a great story of what a Htde Marine Corps boot camp and training can do to help a high school dropout get on track and eventuaUy become a Rhodes Scholar. There's a great article on the Christian Science Monitor site http://wrww.csmoffitor.com/2006/ 0104/p20s01-legn.htnil

'78 at Nienhaus' retirement

The candidate and his dog

Rich Polek reported that in November Maria and Alan "Blues" Baker were the Richmond,VA Chapter's guests for a fine dinner event at the Uffiversity of Richmond's Jepson Alumffi Center.

Joiffingjennffer and Rich and the Bakers were Jan and Jim FioreUi and Mark James. There were plenty of alumffi and friends in attendance: Nancy & Bob HiU '52, Ada & D o c Smith '52, Carolyn & Jim Whelan '56, Caroline & Jim Brown '59, Catherine & Bob Oakes '59, PhyUis Theroux & Ragan PhiUips '59, Harry Marxen '61, Diana & John O'Connor '61, Phyffis Galanti (wife of Paul '62) and fiiend Connie Rjcheson,Jane & WiU Settle '63,'Nita &Jack Parry '67, Kimberly & BUI Ruch '68, Rob Casey '73, Dave Faulders (University ofVirginia '74), Mark James '78, and guest Pastor CharHe Fink (Columbia University'73), Brook Schurman '83,John DriscoU '90 and guest Lenore Dauchess, Eric LoweU '91, Chet Riley '94, Bette Albert (mother ofTemple '05). Al spoke about the chaplain program at USNA and its

relevance to the moral development of Midshipmen (moral development being one-third of USNA's stated rffission "to develop Midsffipmen moraUy mentaUy and physicaUy"). A recent survey of the Brigade revealed that over 90 percent of Midsffipmen are interested in faith or spiritual matters. Blues also gave a status report on the physical condition of the Chapel, Mitscher HaU and the new Levy Center. (Did you know the Chapel was constructed between 1904 andl908, so it's in its hundred-year anffiversary window?

Wasn't that a Plebe rate?) In appreciation, the chapter presented Al with a repHca of the Gold Medal awarded by US Congress in 2000 in honor of the late Cardinal John O'Connor, (our late Navy Cffief of Chaplains and the man who had Al's job and house on Captains Row when we were Plebes).

Mark James, the Bakers, Poleks and Fiorellis

Chief Martink friend and Bill Martin

Bffiy Martin has formed ffis own financial group. The Martin Financial Group, Inc. It has five offices in Pensacola and one in Orlando (Helps justify trips to see his son Sean at UCF). Jim Pointer and Les Burke joined Bffi and his dad, retired Chief Bffi Martin, in Pensacola to watch Navy defeat Army and take the lead in the series. That same Army-Navy game day saw Clarke OrzaUi pin on his Rear Admiral's star in a ceremony aboard Dewey's Flagsffip at the Battle of Manfla, the USS Olympia. Clarke's dad, CAPT John B. Orzaffi, USN (retired), adrffiffistered the oath of office. I'm sure there were quite a few classmates present that morning at the Olympia's berth at Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelpffia. Besides Clarke's post ceremony reception they would've also enjoyed the many taflgaters and the game.

I'm sure RX>ML OrzaUi appreciated the "victory gift" the rffids presented him.

Speaking of Pensacola (see how I tied the two themes of Bffi Martin's note? It's a gift), that's where Mike McCrabb now caUs home. He works in a civfl service position at NETSAFA (along with Dave Babcock) and is also into ffis second year as president of the Pensacola Chapter of the Alumni Association. Besides helping to keep tabs of classmates and coiffing to know potential and current local rffidshipman and their farffifies, Mike says the real rewarding part is working with our more senior grads (like the 101 yearold Class of'27 classmate of my wife Elizabeth's grandfather!). There are a lot of 78 in the area who are regulars at Chapter events: former chapter president and trustee- Lee Price, Dave Babcock, Rich Jesmonth (another former chapter trustee), Kevin White, Jeff CUtes, Rich Holzknecht, BUI Martin, "Pop" Warner, and Sam SoweU who fives over near Fort Walton Beach. Mike adnfits there are others whom he is forgetting.

As for 8th Company, he hears from Brian Rochon (works at NAVSEA) and

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Vance Moore Qacksonvffie) a couple of times a year. He got a phone caU from Glen Shipman whom he hadn't seen since graduation. Glen's up in Towson MD. He also looked up Jon WiU when he was in Japan in November. Jon and his wife EUen are on their 3rd tour out of Yokouska where he is 7th Fleet Ops after having command of the ChanceUorsvffie.

They have one son at Duke, one who's a USNA plebe, and two more sons in ffigh school in Japan. Whfle in Japan Mike also ran ffito Steve Basford and had dinner with ffim and his wife and friends. Steve's been over there since 1999 working as a contractor with various JMSDF staffs in support of some of their sffipboard weapons systems. Harry Harris and BiU Yeager were visitors at Pensacola Chapter's gathering to watch the Poinsettia Bowl. Harry andffiswife Bruffi, Braffiey ('84), were down for a few days visiting ffis mother. Bffi fives down there and works as Chief of Staff for VADM Moran at N E T C In closing we regret the loss of Shipmates and loved ones: In September, Chris Nichols older brother, Gordon "Nicky" Nichols Jr. ('65) passed away. In November, non-grad classmate, Mike DiAntonio, twin-brothers Brian and Dennis ('75) and brothers Brian ('71) and Mark ('84) lost their mother, Mary.

In December, Rich Holznecht's brotherin-law, SSgt Dan Clay was kflled by an LED in FaUujah, Iraq. His thoughts on duty and faith, written in his final letter to ffis famfly are entered into the Congressional record byffiscongressman.

They are trffiy inspirational and give testament to the outstanding character our young men and women in uniform and of the famffies that raised them. Read for yourseffat http://jeffiffiUer.house.gov/ mdex.cfiTi?FuseAction=Speeches.Detafl& Article_id=89&Month=12&Year=2005.

Lastly, we remember, Gerry Goodwin.

Gerry died Friday morning, 13 January, at McLaren Regional Medical Center, Flint, MI, due complications as a result of his hip replacement surgery. His death is doubly shocking for his famfly as just the day before, Jan 12 , Gerry's grandmother had passed away. Our sympatffies go out to Gerry's wife, Paula and their children and especiaUy to Gerry's mom, Mary, who has lost both her son and her mother. For more information please go to our class and the funeral home websites. (www.usna.org and http://www. lawrenceemoonffineraffiome.com/

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Over the hoHdays you aU came through and sent a bunch of stuff, including some great photos! So let's get right to it.

Sean Stackley's Retirement (l-r): Tom Gibson, Jeff Johnson, Mark Shell Sean Stackley Chris Cable, Scott Pursley, Mike Marciano, Dave Meeder, Sean Gate, Don Brummett

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Checking is first is our regular Little Rock correspondent, Scott Pursley (spursley@aol.com): B Dear Wiz, Just a quick update on some recent goings on. In early December some of us were privfleged to attend Sean Stackley's retirement. It was held at the Navy Memorial in DC. Sean finished an outstanding career as an Engineering Duty Officer; his last assignment was as Program Manager for the LPD 17 program at theWashington Navy Yard. Including Sean and I, there were ten 79ers in attendance including Mark SheU, Dave Meeder, Jeff Johnson, Sean Gate, Tom Gibson,

D o n Brummett, Mike Marciano, and Chris Cable. Photos from the event are attached. Sean's new job wffi be as a staffer for the Sea Power Subcomiffittee of the Senate Armed Services Comrffittee.

Roger Vanderwerken justfiffisheda year studying at U C Berkeley, and is now assigned as a Chaplain on RONALD

Roger was originaUy intended to be the Chaplain for Sean's retirement; however. Navy comiffitments kept Roger from attending. Yours truly stood in his place, reading the invocation and beneffiction that Roger wrote for Sean and his farffily.

I just got a quick note from Greg Parker, who wffi befinisffingffisassignment at BUPERS in Mflfington next summer. It looks Hke Greg's next assignment wiU be at Duke Uffiversity as CO of the N R O T C uffit. The Parkers sound Hke they are pleased with tffis new Navy adventure.

Speaking of NROTC, I spent a bit of time with Mike NeUer back in November when we were in South Bend for the Navy-Notre Dame game. Mike is CO of our daughter Anna's NROTC uffit at Notre Dame. Mike andffisfamfly are enjoying their assignment in South Bend.

Over the hoHdays our daughter Anna regaled us with a few stories of Captain NeUer's atffietic prowess. It seems Mike is in fairly decent shape, and helps lead the Notre Dame midsffipmen in their morning PT sessions. As Anna teUs it, some of her feUow rffidsffipmen foolisUy try to keep up with Mike and end up puking in the grass. Who says submariners are aU brains and no brawn? Cool. Go Mike!

As for us, tffings are just fine for ffie Pursley famfly here in Liffie Rock. We now have tffiee girls in coUege and spent four weekends tffis faU attenffing their various school footbaU games. Oh, we also had a lot offonat the Navy-UALR basketbaU game in November. Although Navy lost, it was a memorable occasion, as it was the deffication of their new basketbaU arena, named after Jack Stevens '47.

The game was my inspiration to get off my rear end and set up an Arkansas chapter of our USNA Alumffi Assn. So far we have 54 of the 200 alums Hving in Arkansas signed up. Our first meeting is in January and February. Regards, Scott Pursley B REAGAN.

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Much more time off than I had in On our the plane ride back to the the U.S.!

U.S. my son told nie that this guy seated next to him had Naval Academy crest on Work is slow, steady and very chalffis sffirt. It was Mitch Shipley. He had lenging. As some of you mentioned to been on business in Italy. We had a nice me before 1 came over, 1 have definitely nostalgic chat and Mitch was anxious to had to lower my expectations of when see his farffily back in Florida. things wiU get done. Not sure how long 1 wiU stay here but probably for another Reesie and Jack Eggleston picked couple of years. my fanffiy up at the airport. They were Hfesavers getting us to the hotel and helpOn my visa renewal trip to Warsaw ing us get situated. Shortly after the last month, I wasfinaUyable to visit famfly and I headed on a rffiffivan tour of Krakow and more importantly Auschwitz Niagara FaUs, New England and points and Birkeneau. I know many of you have south. I just rffissed hooking up with visited the Holocaust museum in DC but Diane and John Kunert in Newport. to walk through the camps was an eerie John was retiring and closing on a house experience. Krakow was a gorgeous city in the Buffalo area. with centuries of history. I saw most of the places where the movie Schindler's List We eventuaUy wound up in AnnapoHs was ffimed as weU as where Pope John for parent's weekend. Wiz, my son Joe Paul II said ffis first mass.

Cerezo '09 was born in Pensacola just after you taught a bunch of heHcopter I've attended a Russian birthday party pflots in the instructor traiffing uffit how (sit around a very smaU table drinking lots to do an afleron roU with your hand. of vodka!) and unintentionaUy crashed a Remember that? The Yard was beautiffil Russian wedding. We showed up at a as ever and on occasion my mind drifted restaurant and thinking it was open for back to our plebe summer. AU I reaUy business, we walked in on a wedding remember iffitiaUy is that I was thirsty and reception. The people had never met any hot aU the time! Time passes too quickly.

Americans so they invited us to join them BillMeaderModeling the Russian "Spring Wardrobe" Jack and Reesie sponsor Joe in AnnapoHs ffi their celebration, wffich of course so he's in great hands. include lots of vodka!

Thanks, Scott! Now on the heels of that We continued our van trip west with We sold our house in Ricffiand but is this emaflfiromBiU Meader (goffing39@ CaHfornia the ffitimate goal. Mary and better yet, Suzanne found our dream aol.com): Tom Forsythe welcomed us in house on a GOLF COURSE just outside 1 Merry Christmas from Siberia! And NashviUe on the hottest day of the year.

Wasffington DC. She moved ffi a couple ffie Siberian winter has set ffi. I can't They gave us a fantastic southern hospiof weeks ago and is enjoymg every complaffi too much as the weather was tality welcome in a neat New Jersey way. mffiute of it. I won't be back in the U.S. ffie twenties and tffirties up unffi a week We ventured up ffito my old roommate's until May when Briana graduates from ago. Its usuaUy below zero by now with neck of the woods in South Dakota. We grad school and Jon graduates from no signs of positive digits unffi February. weren't able to see Shirley and Dan coUege. Keep ffi touch! Bffi B If you want to see w hat our weather is Vortherms but that wffi be on our next Thanks, Bffi! Glad to hear that masseuse Uke, put Chelyabmsk, Russia on your road trip. is working out for you! Next up is an weaffier page. Our temperamre is about I also ran into NASA astronaut Dan iffiormative update from my ffight school 10 degrees colder than Chelyabmsk.

Bursch at the NPS in Monterey in buddy Gary Cerezo (garyozerec@ It's been quite an adventure these past November. He is doing weU and I befieve hotmafl.com): few months. I made it to Moscow to play he has taken a faculty position there. I in a goff tournament. On rented clubs B Checking in from CaHforffia. 1 saw PhU McConkey on ESPN2 when and a brand new course, my partner and 1 finished my last of three tours with Navy put a whuppin' on CSU. He was NATO in Naples, Italy last July I also did missed out on winffing by offiy a couple being modest when comparing the '78 in-between stints in Rome and SigoneUa, of strokes!

HoHday Bowl team to the Navy Sicfly. My ItaHan was quite good particuSuzanne and 1 went on a Poinsettia team. I hope to see some larly in the restaurants! Whfle in Naples it classmates in Palo Alto when Navy plays Mediterranean cruise ffi November visitwas great seeing names of classmates in Staffiord next September. Gary B ing France, Spain and Italy Beautiffil command steaming through the Med. countries and best of aU, it was wonderfol Thanks, Gary. Great to hear from Jim Wise, Dave Prothero, and Jim weather on our enffie trip. This was a bit you again!

GigUotti were just a few I remember off different than my last Mediterranean My thanks to aU of you who have the top of my head but I know there were cmise when I was a rffidsffipman on an written in the last month. And just so more. I saw that Dale Carson is XO at aircraft carrier! We fiked it so much we're you know, I've received more photos than Naval Air Station SigoneUa. It has been going on a northern European cruise next I cold reprint here in these pages. But awesome seeing classmates rise to the summer to visit Scandinavia, St. you can go to the class website leadership positions in our Navy. It's been Petersburg and London. I fike tffis (www.usna79.com) and view pretty much equaUy inspiring seeing classmates m their 2 weeks of vacation every 3 months. aU the photos I've received.

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to pubfish photos in these pages as long as I have the space. Next month plan on seeing some great photos of a Rear Adnfiral Frocking Ceremony! See you in Aprfl!

Omnes Viri!

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It's now January of 2006. Hard to believe that by the time this goes to print I wffi have been up here on Active Duty RecaU for over a year and a halfl Who'd of thunk it? It's reaUy been a lot of fun and a privilege to serve with Navy and Marine Corps Medicine. What a great group of human beings!

Sherri and the kids have now moved back into the house in New Orleans.We are stffi reefing from the "confectionary" comments that our Mayor makes on national television that makes it a little ffifficult to befieve that we'U rebuild the city - but we are comrffitted. There's an election corffing up - keep your fingers crossed that real leadership wiU emerge!

Any Classmates want to run? On to the Maflbag, some photos and updates: Received a note that came in from Patty Taylor KeUer, keUertribe@ sbcglobal.net with a shot of Sue Stapler Cabral and the Mascot at the Poinsettia Bowl:

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B Hi Joe - had the distinct pleasure of attending a USNA recruiting reception with my son for prospective candidates aboard the U.S.S. Peleliu (CO - BiU Personius).The ship was busy over the hoHdays after also hosting the Navy Poinsettia Bowl Pep RaUy and BiU was a great host. I ran into Alan Portillo (for

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Coach Joe Giaquinto with his daughter Sophie's Little League Softball World Series Championship Team a the White House

first time since 1980) at the recruiting reception, a feUow squad member from plebe year in 14th Co. Happy New Year and thanks for keeping us connected as alums. Patty B Rex Alexander, Rex.Alexander@insightbb.com, sent in a nice note with a great story: B Greetings, Joe! We're stiU talking about a wonderful 25 year reunion - extremely weU organized and enjoyed by aU.Thanks to everyone who contributed. I've got a couple items for the column. 1 have recently become VP Sales & Marketing for Precision Air in Ann Arbor, Ml. Having grown up in Columbus, OH, I relish the chaUenge of converting every Wolverine to a Buckeye fan, but am finding they don't take my ribbing quite as weU as friends from the Point.

I've heard many lost ring stories, but this was a first for me. 1 was fortunate to have my Naval Academy bible returned recendy. I don't know where or when I lost it but it's been at least 20 years.

Anyway, I received a surprise phone caU over the holidays from David Harden '60 who obtained my number from the Alumni Association (good idea to keep your contact info current!). He indicated feUow members had found the Bible at a beach project ffis church was doing in the Outer Banks, NC, several years earlier but didn't know how to find me. It's in excellent shape. I'd reaUy love to know the path it's taken these many years, because I

certaiffiy have never been to the Outer Banks myself. Thanks for aU the great work you do keeping us together. B I think that most of us know that our Classmate Larry DiRita has been on the news a good bit working next to those on high - namely, the SECDEF He is Pentagon spokesman and head of DoD Public Affairs. Anyway, he sent in this note and photo:

Kevin Ketchmark and Larry DiRita with Rumsfeld

•Joe Attached is a photo Kevin Ketchmark may have sent along, too. It was taken in Beijing, where Kevin is serving as Defense Attache and making our class proud. The Secretary visited Beijing in October. Kevin was a key player in arranging many of the meetings we had during the stay. His Chinese is very impressive.

He also managed to find some of the coolest places to sample the Beijing nighriife for me,VADM Jim Stavridis '76,(SecDef Senior Mflitary Assistant) and one or two others. A final note on the

picture: it was taken by David Hume Kennedy, ffie Piflitzer prizewinning photographer who was traveling with us.

Keep up ffie great work. —Larry B

Richmond. Here is the remainder of his note:

B Greg has recently remrned from Iraq where he was with the Justice Department team setting up the trial of I received a note from Rich Wooldridge Sadam Hussein. The City of Richmond to report that his new e-mafl is gave Greg some valuable training as he woolffiidgerc@gmafl.com. I also had the prosecuted and won convictions of two privflege of attenffing the deffication of members of the Richmond City Council the Alumni HaU basketbaU court to before he moved on to Hussein. His Coach Dave SmaUey. He was the force ffiat recrffited a few of our class to Navy — stories are worthy of a book. Fascinating insights to the interaction of Islanfic law, ffiough he resigned as the Men's Arab ffistoric tradition and democracy. On BasketbaU coach prior to the school year the practical level, though, it comes down starting. It was a great tribute and weU to being ready for horrendous acts that attended by aU of his recruits, past team can happen on the spur of a moment in members and alumffi. Guad is married Iraq. Greg told an interesting story of a into ffie famfly and he was ffiere as weU as business meeting in Iraq where he Captaffi Bruce Grooms, Brian decided to excuse ffimseff to the rest Burlingame. Kathy Shanebrook, room when he reaHzed that his gun was Sharon Hanley Disher, and a bunch of not loaded and he was not conffortable ffie baU players from our era. It was a continuing to talk without a loaded gun fiffing tribute to a great American and at his ffip. defficated Grad.

A Htde update on me, as of the first of Sue and Joe Giaquinto giaquinto@ the year, 1 have formed a law firm with mmdspring.com were good enough to another attorney here in Richmond, send ffi their famfly Hofiday letter for Wflson Stoyanoff PLC.We wffi concen2005. He wfll be retiring tffis sprmg and trate on representing smaU businesses and he, his wffe, their chflffien, Madeleine, their owners in formation, financing, Sopffie and OHvia wffi be setffing down buying/seffing businesses and franchising, m the FaUs Church / McLean Virgiffia as weU as business and personal tax and area. He also sent in a photo from a great estate planning. I am continuing to talk to success story with ffis girls softbaU team. veteran groups around the east coast "Recendy went to the Wffite House to about the opportuffities that exist for honor our rffidffie daughter Sopffie's, veterans in owffing their own businesses, Mclean Vfrgiffia, Little League SoftbaU particularly francffises. I wiU be conductWorld Series Championsffip Team. I was ing an offiine serffinar in February that one of the coaches. Here's a pix. I'm the should give me some additional exposure goofy lookffig one to the right of the beyond the East Coast.

President." Pretty cool if you ask me.

Glad to hear that your farffily is back home. The chaUenges and struggles that you wffi face, wffi not be smaU, I am sure, but home is home. Jim WUson (29) B Speaking of struggles and New Orleans.

Kris EUiott was in New Orleans the whole time were there as weU. Here is a note describing what he and his famfly are planffing: Jim Wilson, Greg Nivala and CDR Paul Galanti

Jim WUson, JWflson403@aol.com also sent in a note and a photo of himself, Greg Nivala and C D R Paul Galanti ('62) former 4th Battalion Officer and Honor Comrffittee Officer Rep (among many other positions).The picture was taken at the Richmond Area Alumni HoHdays party Dec. 30. He sees C D R Galanti and PhyUis often at functions around

I have a photo of myseff and Pick Atwood at the Pensacola Chapter ArmyNavy game party, we were the offiy 80ers in attendance. AU the very best to you, Sherri and the kids. K-ris,Tracey and the girls. B I received a note from Beth Gordon go.beth@verizon.net and her husband.

They just celebrated their 4*' wedding anniversary and have been stationed in Lakehurst NJ. As her husband had ffis Change of Command she started a book project.They have two chfldren, Blake, 11 and Kate, 9.They have been busy with their touring RV, getting to the 25™ Reuffion, the Navy Bffi in Adantic City and some famfly travel.

I mentioned Greg MisUck, grffisHck99@yahoo.com in the last column as I had been unable to make ffis retirement ceremony. He checked in with this note:

BJoe, Greetings from Tarifa, Spain! Am happy to write that I had my retirement ceremony on 18 Movember at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey.

Classmate Matt Boensel was my MC, and a good time was had by aU! Am celebrating my new faculty position at NPS (starting in January), and the retirement, on a one month trip to Russia, Spain and Pormgal. St Petersburg was gorgeous, and it was uffimaginable that any of us coffid visit Red Square in Moscow when we graduated from USNA in 1980. Hope aU is weU and Happy HoHdays! If any classmates are passing through Monterey, Matt and Scott Jasper and I are permanent fixtures here at NPS. 831-656-3113. Beat Army! Greg B That's about it for the maflbag. I hope that this finds each of you healthy, happy, and wiser today than yesterday Take a few minutes to renew afriendsffip,caU a Classmate and remember what is precious - As always, BEAT ARMY AGAIN -Joe.

BjoeWe have decided to stay in Pensacola.

NOLA house on the market as of first week in January. We close on our new house in Guff Breeze, Jan 18.

Opened my own law firm, focusing mostly on mifitary law and rffilitary justice; check my website: www. kriseUiottesq.com. May have an ad in Shipmate by March issue. I'm stffi dabbfing in maritime law as weU.

SAVE THE ATE! The annual Robert Means Thompson Society (RMTS) luncheon is

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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 97% PRES: Jim Ahlgrimm 1948 Friendship PL, Falls Church.VA 22043-1542 H; 703-848-0793; E: jim@ahlgrimm.net SEC'Y; Dave Ciccarelli 1545 Meadow Branch Ave., Winchester,VA 22601-6702 H; 540-665-0366; O; 540-751-1888; F: 540-751-1899 C: 703-431-0240; E: dave@lmauic.com WEB SITE; www.usna.com/classes/1981 CLASSWIDE MESSAGES: usnal981@yahoogroups.com

Final score (a total of'81 points). Navy 51, Colorado State 30... and a good time was had by aU including John Barron, Scott BiUington, Bob Cummings, John Wachter, Gene Romig, David Piontek, Bob Schulze, David CiccareUi, Jaime Navarro, Jim Hubbard, John Clay, Steve Colon, Tim Burke, Joe Bridge, Scott Hubal, Joe Adan, John Burke, Dan Quattrini, Tom GiedUn, Mike Mahre, Terry Kraft, Mike Manazir, Tom Carney, Tom Carlson, Jim DriscoU, Mark Patton, Pete Sciabarra, Brett Peloquin, BiU Cone, Steve Haupt, Guy WiUiams, Dennis Murphy, Mark Middleton, Mike Bolen, Critt Butler, Jim Bender, Brad Gawboy, Nick Madigan, Neal Kusumoto.

Terry Kraft hosted a tour of his aircraft carrier (RONALD REAGAN) .. . and a good time was had by aU.

A tour ofKrafty's ship

The Marquets Dffi Jane & David Marquet (1800F 9^ Street South, ArUngton,VA 22204, (703) 920-0909, send Christmas greetings —

B Aloha from beautiffil ArUngton, Virginia!? We hope this letter finds you in good health and spirit. The year started with Jane at the farm overseeing the instaUation of the new HVAC and David in Hawaii overseeing operations and management of six submarines. David spent most of the year as the Commodore of Submarine Squadron 3 - an extremely

Dave Woods CDC

Gerry Imai sent word of Dave Woods Change of Command assurffing CAG-11 at NAS Lemoore on Dec 16th. In attendance from '81 were Ron Almeter, Greg Dougherty, Gerry Imai, and Larry Burt (CAG-2).Also in attendance was our plebe summer firstie Don Brady '78. In the picture from (L to R) Ron Almeter, Gerry Imai, Dave Woods (GAG 11), Larry Burt (CAG-2),Don Brady '78, Greg Dougherty... and a good time was had by aU.

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rewarding experience. Jane settled back into her contract design work, planffing work spaces aU over the island. The big summer trip was to the east coast for Michael's graduation, and the CFR's annual meeting afterward gave us an opportuffity to catch up with friends in New York. Jane joined her sisters in Maryland for a surprise 50™ anffiversary party for their parents — it reaUy was a surprise, and lots of farffily and friends turned up to make it a great day for mom and dad. We enjoyed having Michael, Emfly and Bryan in Hawafi for a couple of weeks at the end of the summer. We beached it, boated, and they went to the neighborhood pool on their own - the new Hawaii State Fish just rffight be the Marquet-Kid! Then came the surprise move to Virgiffia. Five weeks' notice, two ffirniture sffipments, one car sffipped, and two people, two laptops and two cats got on the airplane to head east. We are settfing in to our new townhouse, wffich we jokingly caU the palace, due to its great

size - but location is everytffing: it's just minutes fix)ni the Navy Annex. October saw new windows instaUed at the farm, November brought ffie painters. Pretty soon, it vviU reaUy be homey, as we'U be "storing" most of our forffiture there. We had ffie opportunity to see Michael at Holy Cross for Parents'Weekend in October. We stayed with David's brother andffisfamfly, ffie boys (aU six of ffiem) plaving war games and the gals (just Karen and Jane) sharmg wine and stories. It was a great chance for us aU to be togeffier, sometffing we hadn't had the chance to do Hving ffi Havvffii. David's job as ffie Executive Assistant to ffie Cffief of Naval Personnel has been relatively time consuming, so don't feel bad ff you tffink you've been ignored. Jane feels ignored, too. But — is fluffing her way around and evenfindffigsome work locaUy, due to references of friends m the busmess. We woffid love to hear fijoni you — please note our new contact info at the top of ffie page. We wish you aU a healthy, happy and prosperous 2006! Wiffi warmest aloha -David &Jane B AttendedVADM Lawrence's memorial service on 14 Dec 05 at ffie Chapel. I've included a photo of ffiose m attendance at ffie reception, a Htde blurry, but you'U get ffie picture and, yes, that's a former Supe and spouse on ffie right.

Poinsettia Bowl thanks and awards to...

Kate & Joe Adan with an assist from Claire & BiU Cone for a post-game taflgater that was far better than the commercial pre-gamer.

Krafty for hostmg a great lunch and tour of his sffip Jaime for flyffig to El Paso and driving ffie rest of the way ffi a 24-hour period wiffi a car load and for the impressive head gear.

Bud Womer, for just bemg you Steve Colon for not changing ffis plans to see the game in order to travel wiffi his sick fiancee Quarts for bemg more of a San Diego fixmre that those who five there Mike Maffie for corffing in a close 2"^ to Quatts Tim Burke for being buff John Clay for fiving the fife the rest of us only dream of Hubs for showmg up despite poHce interference.

Tarzan for your famous yeU Guy Wflfiams for best dressed Jim DriscoU for least changed ffi appearance or manner

Fun One or alums from upstate NY for highest attendance And now... ffiat it's aU over . . . and we have time to ponder and reflect... the whole experience seems kinda funny, yet sad . . . sort of Hke a clown dying.

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Quick heUo from your Secretary to ask that aU officers update their contact information on our column header. Tffis need came to Hght after I was contacted by the C O of NAPS, Captain Charles Hautau, to see ff our class was interested in supportmg a Memorial to WiUie McCool at their new track. He wrote that final approval for the track was expected ffi late January from deep ffi the bowels of the Pentagon.

LT Mike Widman wffi be our ROC at NAPS. They are thinking about a sign on the Scoreboard and possibly a graffite bench. May is the proposed timing of the deffication.

Please, aU of you, update your detafls at the alumffi website. Angle.

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Greetings Classmates. As I write this I am enjoying another 80 degree January day in central Texas. My deepest sympathy to those of you who are currently shovefing snow. Not too much news tffis month but aU of it good so here we go.

Back in December, Richard Cassetta joined the mternational law ffim Bryan Cave LLP in its St. Louis office as a partner. Rich is a trial lawyer and was a member of the trial team in US V. Phffip Morris, a civil case brought by the Department ofJustice against the tobacco industry for denyffig it marketed to chfldren and ffid the risks of smoking.

Congratulations, Rich.

Cecffia Selbrede wrote and sent along a picture of her husband Craig Selbrede during ffis promotion to Captain at the Pentagon. Also pictured are Admiral Joseph Walsh ('77) as weU as the Selbrede chflffien: Clara, Anna, and Craig (TRIPLETS!!! SIXYEARS OLD!!!)

Craig is currently part of Adrffiral Walsh's staff at N77, the Submarine Warfare dfrectorate on the OPNAV staff. Craig reported to tffis job foUowing ffis tour as Commanffing Officer of USS Cfficago (SSN 721) out of Read Harbor. The Selbrede fanffiy is happfly settled in the Mt. Vernon area of Northern Virgiffia and enjoying the hectic Hfe of the DC area wffich probably pales ffi comparison to the hectic Hfe of spenffing time under the same roof with triplets. Thanks for writing, Cecffia and congratffiations, Craig.

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Pete Nardi wrote and sent along a photo of ffis recent change of command. Just before Thanksgiving, Pete took over as the Major Program Manager for the Naval Command and Control Directorate at PEO Integrated Warfare Systems. The command is headquartered in the Wasffington Navy Yard. The ffirectorate includes ffie Open Architecture Track Manager (OATM), Cooperative Engagement Capabffity (CEC), and Naval Displays and Navigation Systems.

Pictured in the photo are Pete, ffis wife Jeaime, and daughten Emffia and MadeHne. Congratffiations, Pete!

Nardi Change of Command

FinaUy, I've had the chance to reconnect wiffi one time roommate KeUy (King) Henry who is now retired from ffie Navy, Hving in ClarksviUe, Tennessee, and runffing around fuU time after chflffien Nora, AUie, and Nick whfle husband Mike is deployed as a brigade surgeon in support of ffie 101 ^'Airborne Division in Iraq.

With my husband Dave also deployed, KeUy and I have spent some time comrffiseratffig and laugffing about some of the iffiosyncrasies of the Army Fanffiy Reaffiness Group program. It's been fon traffing stories and having a frienffiy ear to share laughs and concerns with.

"85 Football Players"

reserve pits, and issffing aU the perrffits to use pesticides in the state. It is a lot less stressfffi than consffiting and gives me much more time with famfly. My husband,John, also made ffie switch from being an engineering consffitant to being a civfl engineer with the US Fish and WfldHfe Service. Our daughter, Amanda, is in 5th grade this year, playing soccer, swimiffing, and getting straight A's. I can't befieve how fast they grow up. Tffis past year, John and I celebrated 18 years together! I recendy talked with my old roommate, Lynne Bever (19). She's stffi in Coral Springs, Florida, and recendy left Arby's Corporation as an executive ffirector for other pursuits. I've attached a photo from our famfly camping trip from last summer, where we spent 2 weeks RV'ing in Canada's Yukon Territory, British Columbia, and Alberta. We're aU doing very weU. Sorry we rffissed the 20th, but 4,000 was a long way to go.

HopefuUy, we'U be able to make ffie next one. B

plate and had wings and pizza and other gooffies ready to go at 0400! I have attached a picture of Chuck and me in Tokyo after the exercise enjoying the local food. B

"Mike and Chuck"

Tim Pedersen (13) subrffitted ffie foUowing photos. After aU the photos of Tim in the reunion montage I think Tim fikes seeing ffimseff in pictures!

That's it for this month. Keep those cards and letters corffing! Talk to you later. Karen.

"Tim Pedersen. Mark Lysaght and Pat McPherson"

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Kim (Anderson) Stricklan (19): B After 10 years as an environmental consultant, I made the switch to civfl service. I'm the Sofid Waste and Pesticides Program Manager with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. That means I'm in charge of regulating aU the landfiUs, ofl and gas

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"The Stricklan Family"

Mike Midley (22): B Chuck Sharkey (33) and I serve together in the same reserve uffit at Third Fleet and in December the two of us participated in Exercise Terminal Fury aboard BLUE RIDGE inYokosuka.We were able to watch the Army game at 0430 on the 3'"'^ with a bunch of other USNA grads and some Army grads. CO, Jeff Bartkoski '84, stepped up to the

"Tim Pedersen, son-Zane and Brad Olds"

estate broker in Boston area, any classmates looking to relocate please email me. Enjoyed the 20th re-union, everyone looked good. StiU playing basebaU as you can teU from the picture. Planffing a July 2006 Wedffing. B A N N U A L M E M B E R S H I P : 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 98%

"Tim Pedersen and John Clifton"

Eric Rutherford (19): â&#x20AC;˘ We (FootbaU team) had a nice reunion at Harry Browne's. The owner. Rusty Romo is ffie son of Red Romo, who was the tramer at the Academy for many vears. It was good to get togeffier.

Enclosed is a photograph of ffie team vv^as a good reuffion. The names in the photo are as foUows:Top row "'Bob Goodman, Ken Heme, Nap McCAUum, Eric Ruffierford. Marc Alexander. Bob Dffi, Steve Kovvalkoski, Cffiis Wefler, Ron Zaleski, Dale Ormond and the bottom row is "Paffi Rosmflso. Mark Stevens, Eric WaUace, Rich Clouse, Gregg Sears, Joe Papeffi, Mike Moore, Doug Rhodes, and Back Jordan". AU of ffie aforementioned are the class of 1985. Bob Goodman was recendy married and is stffi m ffie Navy.

Gre^ Sears is also stffi on active duty, 1 never woffid have guessed it when we were at ffie academy. Rick Clouse showed upffiwffite works and Eric WaUace was given the "most spirited award". Mark Stevens flew ffi from Cffina and was attempting to speak to us in Mandarffi which was his slurred speech after a couple offfiinks.Joe Papetti moved back to AnnapoHs and ffis legend as a dorffinating lacrosse player grows. 1 am proud to be associated with these guys, aU are domg weU. B Vic Otero (25) (vic@otero-pearl.com]

PRES: Daniel H.White E: dhwhite@cablespeed.com; daniel_white@mI.coni SECY; J. Eric Smith E; gnhn@yahoo.coiii WEB SITE: http://www.usna.com/classes/1986/

Class of '86 Shipmate News Hi everybody. A short column tffis month.

As I write in January, it appears that everyone is stffi too adffied by the hoHday season to want to teU everyone else about it. We're moving forward with final countdown to 20 Reuffion in October. Given the time lag inffiesecolumns, we wfll use the class website heavily to promote the event, and as we have done in the past, wiU have onfine registration for most events. I expect ffiat to be up onfine in May or so. We wfll notify everyone via class e-mafl, but it's worth periofficaUy checkmg the website just to make sure you haven't rffissed anytffing.

On the new fiont, Ed Keeshan writes: B "Just when I thought we were done, I was about to begin medical school last September and vofla! I was recaUed to active duty. After twelve years as a reservist, I'm fiffishing my twenty as the Deputy Surface Operations Officer COMUSNAVCENT. My wife, Meegan is having to cope with her first deployment in ten years, but it's great to be back fiffi time. Recently I had the chance to visit Jay Harnden, aboard his sffip the USS Pearl Harbor. The crew, the wardroom, and the ship were aU first class. I have to adrffit if you can't be the skipper, it's almost as good being ffis classmate.

Thanks Jay! Hope to see everyone at the reunion next year." B

"VIC, Jeanet and the boys Jay Harnden and Ed Keeshan

I Living in "Winnersvffie" Red Sox & Patriots country. Just got engaged to Jeanet, in the picture. Working as a real

Our second (andfinal)letter this month is from Fran Sullivan:

B "1 had the honor of attending Gene Black's January change of command on USS Mason (DDG 87) in Norfolk. Gene was reHeved by John FuUer '87. He was awarded his second Meritorious Service Medal and is en route to the J5 shop of the Joint Staff this spring. Several classmates and their famflies were at the impressive ceremony (and even-moreimpressive party later that night): Fran (CardinaUi) Franldin;Jim Gosney; Chris Long; Fran SuUivan; Trish (TrudeU) Samora; Lisa (Voegels) Brennan; and Jeff Wolstenhohne, C O of USS Barry (DDG 52)." B

Fran Sullivan and Gene Blac

The pictures that accompany those letters are also available on the class website, along with other ones that came without news, if you want to see them larger and infoUcolor. Check the news section there whfle you're at it for Reuffion planffing. It wiU be upon us sooner than seems possible. But I guess that's to be expected, since time goes faster as you age. More news next month, please!!

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Greetings '87! This month's column comes to you from the lonefiness of a hotel room in the smaU (but growing as the Mayor likes to rerffind me) town of Oxford, Alabama. Of course, as I'm staying at a HoHday Inn Express where I ffid take a shower today (although I am wearing more than a towel), I expect the smart, creative ides to just roU forth from my fingertips as they peck away at my keyboard in between breaks to grab a bite from one of the many hot wings pfled ffigh and batffing in a pool of grease next to me m the styrofoam container within which they were deHvered. Yes, Hfe on the road can be good (I know - simple things March 2006

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for simple rffinds). At any rate, on to the latest and greatest from our classmates!

First note comes from Dave Badger (5) who passes along the foUowing: B 1 recently retired from the Marine Corps. We had a retirement ceremony on 15 Apr 05 at 29 Palms and moved the famfly to Glendale AZ. I am now working for Empire Machinery Company (Caterpffiar Dealership for AZ) as a Service Manager. My wife Denise and I have established our home in a centraUy located position for aU our extended famfly in AZ. This wffi aUow Clayton (8), Taylor (6), Hayden (3), and David (1) to know their Grand Parents, Aunts, Uncles etc 1 would Hke to extend an invitation to aU to visit the Southwest. The pool is always open at the Badgers. B John Tigani wrote to let us know he is currently working for Sprint Nextel as a solution engineer in RestonVA.John, his wife Yen, and his 1 year old son Jack, are living in Springfield VA. John was also kind enough to pass along a note about a miffi '87 reuffion that recently took place in ArHngton,Virgiffia:

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Lockheed Martin as a software product manager. He and his wife Laurie have three chfldren - Kaitlin, Brian and Meghan and thorougffiy enjoy Hving in Colorado Springs, CO. B Jorge Esparze wrote from Iraq to let us know about his participation in what wiU surely turn out to be a historic event for that country!

B I'm serving as the Operations Officer for Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB)-8 in Camp FaUujah. The BattaHon provides Jorge at work in Iraq. logistics support to the Regimental Combat Team (RCT)-8.

We have been supportmg the Iraqi Constitutional Referendum and the December National Elections. I recently Hnked up with Doug Mason who is the G-6 for 2"^^ Marme Logistics Group (MLG).

I have attached a photo of me standing by a truck loaded with voting materials for the Iraqi Constitutional Referendum and another one with me at my desk. Semper Fi, Jorge B

Kirk Benson dropped a Hne to let us know that he is currently working at NAS Fort Worth, but wffi be returffing to the New Orleans area in early January. Whfle in Fort Worth Kirk was able to catch up with Tom Elkins who left the Academy after third class year. Kirk reports that Tom is Hving on ffis one acre rancffito in the north vaUey of Albuquerque, in the vfllage of Alameda, with ffis wife often years Mary Lou. Tom is working with Mercury Solutions, wffich is the assessment and forensic analysis team for U.S. air defenses, and has deployed and supported the G-8 conference in Georgia, the President's ranch in Crawford, TX, the President's Inauguration tffis past January, special test events, annual crew traiffing, and montffiy tests of defense systems.

Tom Elkins (I) and Kirk Benson

(I to r) Tim Bays, John Tigani, Andy Buckon, Tom Lunifeld, and Rick McGrath.

B Several '87 grads recently met up at the Reserve Science and Technology (Program 38) leadership conference at the Office of Naval Research (ONR), Arhngton,VA 4-6 Nov 2005. We are aU CDRs in the reserves serving in jobs that support O N R and NRffi. Andy Buckon works for RWD Technologies as Director of Federal Operations. He and ffis wife DanieUe live with their two boys Cole and Zack in Severna Park, MD. Tim Bays works as a Senior Research Scientist for Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Ricffiand WA. He and his wife Amy, have a 3 year old daughter, Christine. Tom Lunifeld works for Intel Corporation on product test for flash memory, currently in Folsom, CaHforffia.

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Jorge Esparze watching over Iraqi voting materials.

Next up is a note from Chris Calhoun, one of our many classmates who continue to embarrass this barely sub five hour marathoner (maybe because there are too many hot wings in my fife?) with their stories of greatness: B I just finished the Marine Corps Marathon on October 30th. My best marathon tffiie ever: 3:27:19. I am a driUing reservist with a meffical detachment that supports NNMC Bethesda, and am stffi practicing as a Famfly Physician up in Chris Calhoun running a Goffstown, a smaU personal best at the Marine Corps Marathon. town just outside of Manchester, N H . B

Tim Wolf passed along a press release announcing that David Folsom had joined MHI Hospitffity Corporation as Executive Vice President in the newly created position of cffief operating officer.

In that role he wffi be assisting the CEO in the execution of the company's strategic business model and spearheaffing the funding efforts of the company's growth through the commercial lenffing and capital markets.

And last, but certaiffiy not least, comes some great news from Andy Lennon about the newest adffition to the Lennon famfly: B It has been an exciting few months for the Lennons. Our tffird chfld, Peter, was born in August in Charleston. Peter Hkes to eat...a lot...at night. And so for a few months 1 was on the iffid-watch again. In October, 1 took command of N R Submarine Group Ten SSGN Detachment, a reserve unit of 68 Saflors in Orlando.

While in Oriando I met up with CDR John Young. The SSGN assignment brought me to Kings Bay for a visit where I bumped into CDR Dennis White, the Commanffing Officer of TENNESSEE. I just iffissed seeing CDR Steve GiUespie who is the CO of RHODE ISLAND. I attended CDR Curtis Wolds '88 Change

of Command where I bumped into Curt's wife, Tish (Dour) Wolds. Curt is C O of NR CSG 8. Kieran and Chuck Kramer helped me celebrate my 40ffi birffiday not too long ago. Thanks, Chuck, for ffie Navy baU cap! B

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Curtis Wolds '88 Tish (Dour) Wolds, and Andy Lennon at Curt's Change of Command.

WeU,ffiat'saU ffie news 1 have for you tffis monffi. Before closing I'd just like to say ffiat it has been one year since 1 took over ffie scribe duties, and 1 want to ffiank aU of you who have taken ffie time to share your stories about ffie great tffings goffig on ffi your and our classmates fives.

When I started writffig this column I mentioned ffiat one of the reasons for volunteermg to take on tffis assignment was that I had become completely out of touch with ffie Academy and the friends 1 had made durmg our four years by the bay, and ffiat my hope was by writffig the Sffipmate column I woffid have a chance to reestablish that connection wffich even after luneteen years away stiU just feels right. For aU of you who have faUen out of touch Hke I had and tffink it's just been too long to reconnect, take it from one who's taken a shot at doing so and wffi never look back — its never too late. After domg time m the Navy and plenty of time outside the Navy, 1 just came to realize one day that there is sometffing special and imique about the experience we aU shared that offiers generaUy just don't understand, sometffing that creates a common bond which no matter how long it has been reaUy never goes away. So don't let time away keep you from reacffing out to us and leffing us know where you've been and what you're doing, because befieve me, there are a lot of us who woffid Hke to know! Take care everyone!

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Working our way into 2006—^fifteen long, hard, fon years since we threw up our covers at graduation in 1991—I just want to start by reminffing folks that we wffi be celebrating our homecorffing on the weekend of September 7™-10™, when mighty Navy takes on U Mass. By tffis point, you should have received a maffing with prefirffinary detafls about the event. Obviously, we expect a great turn out and very much want each of you to attend, so please start planffing now. If you haven't received iffiormation, or have questions, you can reach out to one of our two reunion coordinators who can get you connected on detafls:JeffWoodbury (jwoodbur@csc.com), or Shane Baldino (sm_baldino@hotmafl.com). The tenth reunion was a blast, and tffis year promises to be even more special!

In the mafl bag this month was a note fromJensinWeng Sommer, who as a PAO has access to some interesting news and pictures to pass along: B Today being the last of 2005 makes it a good day to finaUy send in a few photos I've held onto way too long. Of course, it took me 40 rffinutes to find one of them, but that's what 1 get for poorly managing our ffigital pics.

First photo is ofJohn Spencer, X O on SAN JUAN, with Congressman Todd Tiahrt foUowing an overffight embark in Spring'05.1 (as Sub Force PAO) returned about a week later with another group (notffing Hke DV embarks to intrude on pre-deployment traiffing!).This time it was Lester Holt, host of NBC's Weekend Today.

The segment aired on Mother's Day. Second Photo is ofJohn "Juice" Newton, X O on SCANTON, being videotaped for ABC Good Morning America's live broadcast at sea in November. We took Robin Roberts and her ABC team out on SCRj\NTON two days before Thanksgiving. John graciously gave up ffis stateroom for Robin and me and was amazing in his attention to detafled planning for the underway.

Another high-visibflity embark which the Sub Force did in 2005 was for feUow alumnus President Carter '46 and ffis wife on ffis namesake submarine JIMMY CARTER, the last of the SEAWOLF class, wffich was comrffissioned in February. 1 didn't get underway, but did get to meet the Carters the ffight before at a reception, which was a treat as he was elected president the year I imiffigrated to the great U.S. of A. The photo of ffim, my boss VADM Chuck Munns '73, and yours truly is somewhere in the digital world, but 1 can't locate it at tffis time.

I am able to find a Sommer famfly photo taken prior to heaffing out for the 2005 Sub BaU. My husband John is an '86 grad and ffi the CEC, currently Assistant Engineer for Navy Region Mid-Adantic or something Hke that. We have two kids Lael age 8 and Peyton age 6 - and have enjoyed being closer to famfly and Navy sporting events, though we rather ffisHke working in the stress capital of the Navy and rffiss Hawafi where we were previously stationed and have kept our home in Kaflua. We're headed to Japan next summer where I'm slated to be the Carrier Strike Group PAO on KITTY FL\WK. Before I sign off, I need to also mention that Scott Carson wffi be in the upcorffing Disney movie AnnapoHs playing the Commandant - don't you love the irony? Scottie apparently also appeared in aVal Kflmer movie - not sure wffich one.

I got the scoop from feUow 22nd company-mate Dave Olson who with ffis wffe, Stephaffie, are Hving the good Hfe in Manhattan.They welcomed their second chfld. Sawyer, tffis year. Another newborn boy that I know of belongs to Kim (Church) and Byron Parker.

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I'd better close this out and pay attention to my kids (my daughter is pretending to caU 911 to complain about me ignoring her - seriously!). Hope you have a happy New Year! Go Navy!

Jensin Weng Sommer (LCDR, USN Commander, Naval Submarine Forces Public Affairs Officer). B

and ready to receive, so send along.

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HeUo, 94! Can you believe it.. .1 have actuaUy been able to string together two class news columns. WiU wonders ever cease?! The maflbag is light this go around, so this won't be a saga.

Nevertheless, let's jump into it with our sole contribution, nicely penned by Roland DeGuzman:

"Jensin Weng Sommer and family"

Thanks, Jensin for the note and for keeping us current. Best of luck as you head to Japan with Kitty Hawk. Who'd have thought we'd have so many television and movie stars in our ranks way back at boat school!?

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B This is only my second submission to Shipmate, and I feel a bit bad about that.

I reaUy enjoy reading about the exploits of classmates around the world, but I never add anything to the "body of knowledge". So here's a smaU contribution in hopes of getting my karma account back in order. rU start with the readers' digest condensed version of what I've been up to since my escape from AnnapoHs on 25 May 1994. I'm stiU on active duty as a Navy Civil Engineer Corps officer. Have been truly blessed to have the opportunity to enjoy places like San Diego, CaHforffia; Guam; Gulfport, Mississippi;Japan (Okinawa and Sasebo); Puerto Rico; Berkeley, CaHfornia; and Portsmouth, New Hampshire. But even better, I've also been blessed to be able to stay in

touch with lots of classmates and friends through the years.. .a few of us were fortunate enough to be on the West Coast at the same time where we became even closer friends. And the rest- as they say- is history. I'm in Washington DC now working on a headquarters staff as an Action Officer in the Navy's Facffity Support Services Program. Put simply, 1 help pay the Navy's electric bffi.

But that's not what 1 came to teU you about...I've got some happy personal news. 1 recently got married to my ffigh school girlfriend, Ms. JeanetteYee of Emerson, NJ. 1 know what some people iffight be thinking, so let me answer the first question: No,Jeanette and 1 weren't dating for 5,565 days before we got married. We had a frienffiy break-up after Plebe year because of the longffistancebut stayed in touch and remained good friends tffiough the years. Fast forward to 2002 when we reacquainted ourselves my cousin's wedffing. Then we saw each other again at Thanksgiving. And then agaffi during the weekend of the Army-Navy game since the game was at Giants' Staffium that year and she Hved in nearby Mffiburn, NJ. And then we saw each other again at Cffiistmas and a few more times over the next few monffis. Before you knew it, we were back together again. And we were doing the long ffistance tffing again since I was stationed in New Hampsffire and she was a school psychologist in NJ. But we worked it out better tffis time around (translation: I put a ton of mfles on my truck ffiiving back and forth).

We both knew that we had gone around the world to find each other again, so we decided to do the right tffing and get married. We had a wonderful wedding on 26 August 2005 in Emerson, NJ and Read River, INTY Trffiy the stuff of which baUads should be written. Lots of classmates and fiiends were in attendance including Greg "G" Ames (35th Co), EUiot "Don" Avidan (17th Co), Chris "Christa/ Disco" Demay (17th Co), Robert "Bobby-D" Dudley (17th Co), Eric "E" Green (17th Co), BiU "Seal" ScaUy (19th Co), Eric "ET" Taylor (17th Co), PhU "Dirt" Windust (17th Co) and Carolyn (Wisner) Andros ('95). Wish we could have had more fiiends join us, but time, tide and logistics prevented us from inviting everyone we wanted. Words fail to fuUy describe the festivities, so I've attached a few pictures.

In the interest of time and bandwidth, I'U let people contact me at rdeguzman94 @yahoo.com for more stories and photos.

Jeanette and I are down in Arfing;ton,VA soffanyone finds ffiemselves in the Beltway, please give us a buzz. We're alvvavs happy to see old friends over a cup of coffee or a mug of beer. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Thanks. Roland B

pictures are always welcome (weU, tnost pictures, anyway). Unffi next time, '94.. .God bless. C-ya.. Jim. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 98% PRES: John Fleet E: cl.ass.prtsident@ 1995.usna.com SECY; LTDonJamiola.USN 3229 Nansemond Loop,Virginia Beach.VA 23456 H: 757-301-7026; E; djamiola@yahoo.coin WEB SITE: www.usna95.coin

Greetings 1995! Notffing new here lately, not even an emafl. No one wants to wTite me whfle I'm on deployment.

ActuaUy, 1 have a photo I wffi include for the column that 1 just could not fit last Sword Arch Photo: LCDR Chris "Disco" Demay ('94) time. Also, by the time of tffis pubfication, welcomes the lovely bride in the US Navy. Left to I wffi be checked off the sffip, so let's just right Mark Roys, JeffPfeil, the former Ms. Jeanette stick with the hotmafl emffi for now, unffi Yee, Eric Taylor ('94), Roland de Guzman ('94), Chris Demay ('94), Neil Robinson and Phil Windust ('94). I get a new address. Later, Don.

managed to make it tffiough our first deployment, wffich began just days after moving into our new home in Chesapeake,Va. Our two Htde boys, Patrick (5) and Matthew (2), kept Amy very busy as weU as entertained whfle I was away.

Unfortunately I returned and Matthew, who was ffine months old when I left, was walking and talking. Thank goodness for video and picaires. One of the highfights of the deployment was Amy's trip to Spain in January of'05, just about a month before 1 returned home. The boat ptJled into Rota, so we took in some sights and nightUfe whfle we were there. Tracey Majewski made the trip over with Amy. Mike Majewski is currendy the Weapons Officer on board. About a month after homecommg, the boat went into the sffipyard for a five month overhaffi. We finaUy got out in August, and we've been at sea most of the time since then. Luckfly we're in for Thanksgiving and Christmas tffis year!! WeU, that sums it up for now. 1 hope everyone is doing weU and has a safe hoHday season. B

Roland and his lovely bride cutting their wedding cake. â&#x20AC;˘fiJ

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Greetings, '96! Past Groundhog Day we go.. .We are greeted this issue by Brian Nowak (long-time reader,ffisttime writer): Blue and Gold: All the USNA alumni in attendance- B Greetings from Norfolk,Va. Tffis is my and a few close friends- got up and serenaded the first subrffission to Sffipmate since happy couple with a rousing rendition of Blue and graduating. I am currently an Engineer Gold, ftwas actually cooler titan It sounds, stationed aboard the fast attack submarine, although its comforting to know that these people USS Newport News. Before reporting to all have day jobs Left to right Pat McCall (Kansas State), Bobby Dudley ('94), Carolyn (Wisner) Andros the boat, we spent 3 1/2 years ffi Great ('951, Greg Ames ('94), Elliot Avidan ('94), BillScally Lakes, IL at Recruit Traiffing Command. ('94), Eric Green with the mic ('94), Chris Demay Whfle there, I attended Northwestern's ('94), Eric Taylor ('94), Phil Windust ('94), Mark Roys KeUogg school of Business and graduated (University of Arizona) and Neil Robinson in June of'04. Amy and I reaUy enjoyed (University of Maryland)

Congratulations Roland and Jeanette.

Keep m touch.

That's aU for today For aU of you out there thinking about writing, now is the time to do it. Send me your tales, and

being so close to aU of her famfly in Micffigan. Cfficago was good to us, and we defufitely rffiss the city, the sights, the teams, etc. In August of'04, we made the tough transition back to sea duty We aU

Spain 2005 with Mike and Tracey Majewski

Thanks, Brian! Next comes the best kept secret in the Navy - duty in AustraHa!!

Teresa Elders has finaUy transferred from the PRINCETON as Ops and began her first shore tour (though she adds that it is not reaUy a shore tour since she is on a deployable staff). She is, however, mostly in the office, so it has been a good chance for her to catch up on some rest, work out more often and do a little more travefing. In Sept 2005,Teresa moved to March 2006

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Sydney, AustraHa, to be the Amphibious Warfare Officer on the Commander, Austrffian Ampffib Task Group. It's akin to a PffibRon staff and has been a real "learning experience." Sydney, she says, is a great place to five and there are so many things to do and see there. So far, she has offiy traveled to Townsvffie, Queensland (on exercise with the Army) and Canberra, but she plans to hit the others states soon. Teresa found it odd to talk about Christmas and to see Santa's in the department stores (as the temperatures outside were in the 80's and 90's!). There are a few Grads at Maritime Headquarters with Teresa. CDR Jim Ronka is part of the Intel world down there, and LT Andrew Schaper ('00) is their local "pork chop." They were disappointed to report that none of the cable channels down under were broadcasting the ARMY-NAVY game tffis year!! Last, Teresa included a snapshot of her with her brother (before she left the States this past summer). Capt Thomas Elders ('98) is currently in Quantico at EWS. Thanks for the letter,Teresa (and, yes, the snow that you have not seen for 2 years wffi stffi be here when you get back!).

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Hey 97! I hope that 2006 has begun on a good note for everyone. I've enjoyed writing our class column for the past several months, and it's been a great way to reestabfish contact with many classmates.With that being said, I hope to hear from many more of you soon so I can continue to keep tffis column fffied and provide you with updates from around the world.

I'm not sure if I mentioned it before, but I work with Lauren (Lanier) MiUs at the USD/SDSU NROTC uffit. She has enjoyed a sweet deal during her time here, working TAD with the NROTC uffit wffile maintaiffing her currency in the C-2 down at NAS North Island.

Lauren's flying days are over, at least for a wffile, as she and her husband, Lyne, are expecting their first baby this spring.

Congratffiations! Chris Perkins checked in and wrote, B How's it going? Any chance of getting one of these pics in Sffipmate? I'm the commanding officer of Fox 2/11, and during a recent field op in 29 Palms, Danny Sarner decided to drop in a pay a visit. B

School ofAdvanced International Stuffies (SAIS) (along with feUow '97ers Ian Rainey and Abby Goss, and '95er Tom Henneberg). 1 was happfly studymg away in rffid-October when I got "the caU," HteraUy - welcome back to active duty!

That was about 3 months ago, and after a couple of months of traiffing at an Army base in Inffiana, I'm now in Afghaffistan as part of an Embedded Traiffing Team working with the Afghan National Army as they continue to stand up on their own. I am the Operations Officer for a smaU team that is assigned to a Forward Operating Base not too far from Kabffi. It is an amazing experience to be able to interactffitffis way with people who have had such a difficult recentffistory.We aU hope that we can leave a lasting and positive impression and it's an honor to be a part of tffis rffission. I tffink about the sacrifices that so many of our sffipmates have made, and tffink specfficaUy of Mike McGreevy's ffitimate sacrifice here... I hope everyone is doing weU. I'm at kardaponte@ yahoo.com ff anyone wants to stay ffi touch. I'm senffing a picmre with some feUow grads in the 'courtyard' at Camp PhoenixffiKabffi. Best to everyone and be safe wherever you are around ffie world!! B

Teresa and Thomas Elders

Hope to fficlude some ARM'^NAVY ffighHghtsffithe next one. Get motivated for HOMECOMING tffis FaU - hard to befieve it is akeady'96+10!! Unffi next month, a few words from Peter Ferdffiand Drucker, "Effective leadersffip is not about making speeches or being Hked; leadersffip is defmed by resffits not attributes." .. .Tonya Classmates, I hope tffis notefindsyou weU both personaUy and professionaUy. I transitioned in July 2005 (tours in HSL-44 and Pentagon) to MeUon Financial in San Francisco. It was a homecorffing for my wffe as she is from the Bay area. In January, 1 was extremely honored to be nominated for Western Region Trustee and 1 am excited about the opportuffity to represent the alumffi and alumffi chapters. If you five in the Western Region or know alumffi who do, get the word out and cast your vote. Classmates, I sincerely appreciate your support. Best wishes, BUly Butler

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(Clockwise from upper left) LT Karsten DaPonte, 97; LTJamal Smyth, 99; LCDR Mark Feffer, 86; LCDR Barry Tanner, 91; LTDan Wiegrefe, 99; LCDR Danielle Picco, 93; LCDR Dan Devos, 95]

Chris Perkins and Danny Sarner

Danny has earned his keep, and then some, flying the U H - I N Huey out of MCAS Camp Penffieton for the past 5+ years. Sloppy, thanks for the update.

Karsten DaPonte also wrote to me recently Here's the email that he sent, along with a great photo.

B Greetings 97! It's been a fittle whfle.

I'U try to keep it short.Two and a half years ago, after an unbeatable shore tour in London, I left active duty and joined the reserves - since then, my 'civilian' time has been spent back in DC working for Booz AUen Hamflton and then starting fuU-time grad school at Johns Hopkins

That's aU 1 have for this month. Stay tuned in the upconfing months for more information on our Class of 97 Foundation Fund. It's a slow work in progress, but we'U pass the detafls once everytffing is figured out. Beat Army! â&#x20AC;&#x201D;^Aaron ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 99% PRES; David Forman H: 831-224-3490; E; DSFornian@aol.com VICE P I ^ S ; John Chau TREAS: Daniel J. Martin SECY; Shawn C. Gee E; shawngee@msn.com C O R R . SECY: C.B.Johnson 1430 Commonwealth Dr., Suite 102 Wilmington, NC 28403 P: 910-328-2556 E; cbjohnson@1998.usna.com

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to current boyfriend Johnny tffis coming Memorial Day in St. Croix,Virgin Islands.

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HeUo '99! Not much for you this monffi so let's just go to what we do have. Here's an update from Harry Jackson, wffio sent us lovely pictures firom his wedffing tffis past summer: B I recendy got married tffis summer and my wife and I woffid fike the share our experience ffi Sffipmate. I married my coUege sweeffieart, Roffiffi Mathur on August 20,2005, at ffie USNA Chapel.

We had our reception at Ogle HaU (USNA alumffi house).The reception mcorporated our love for French food and music. The Strolfing Strings quartet ffid a wonderfffi job playing classical music in ffie baUroom and garden. After having taught at La Sorbonne (Uffiversity of Paris, France), Rohiffi now w'orks as a Project Manager ffi ffie translation and mterpretation mdustry. 1 completed a tour as the Electroffic Warfare Officer onboard the Enterprise and now work at ffie Missfle Defense Agency. We five ffi Arlington,Vfrgiffia. B Congratulations to Harry and Roffiffi on your marriage! Carrie Busch, shown here with "Crash" wiU be getting married

Jackson wedding party

Carrie Busch with Crash

On the famfly front, Congrats to Greg and Meghan Clancy who wffi be adffing to the Clancy clan tffis corffing June!

That's aU the news 1 have for now.

I'm looking for new information aU the time! Unffi next month, take care! â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Minh-Tu It's what you learn after you know it all that counts. ~John Wooden.

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 6% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 96% PRES; J.V'Murph" McCarthy VICE PRES: Art Terry TREAS: Nick Lalota SECY: Tim O'Connor 317 N. Pleasant Ave., Rjdgewood, NJ 07450 E: ShipmateOO@yahoo.com

2k, The SffipmateOO@yahoo.com box got some love tffis month, keep it corffing. As posted separately via emafl and tffis magazine Chris Snyder was kffied when ffis H-60 ffit the water off the coast of S. America. His copilot was Nick Juron 02.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lt. Christopher H. Snyder Scholarship Fund at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South, c/o Robyn Neiderer, 1609 Countryside Lane,Jeffersonvffie, PA 19403. Our Hearts and prayers go out to the Snyder fanffiy.

Zach Guerra writes: B It's good to finaUy write to Shipmate and claim my spot on the long Hst ofJoe Mid's who never thought they would ever send a letter. I've finaUy succumbed to the temptations, and now I've come fiffi circle. Truth be told the main reason I never thought 1 would write is because I almost got my $500.00 Alumni Membership back that the Academy snakes from you during your first few blurry days of sigffing madness during Plebe Summer. It was aU an attempt to fond another weekend drunken weekend in Deep Creek Lake, MD as a 2/C Mid. Whatever the reason, I'm extremely happy to get my regular installment of Sffipmate to see how everyone is doing ffi their duty stations, squadrons, and or uffits spanffing the globe. Not that being in San Diego doesn't give me every oppormffity to catch up with haff of our class by merely walking the streets of the Gas Lamp District in downtown San Diego I coffidn't be ffi a better city - but it's stffi good to hear how those fighting the good fight in Iraq are doing.

Just a quick note on what's going on here in San Dog, I just fiffished a tour flying S-3 Vikings withVS-35 and with classmate Tra "Clownfish" CaUsch ('00) and feUow Boat Schooler's Jose "Blutarski" Martinez (01), Andy "Flandy" Morrison (99), Josh "Taco" Potocko (98),Vanessa "Silent Bob" Melofchik (98), Ryan "PhUUps" WUson (98), and Scott "Z-man" ZeUem (91). I can honestly say my experience in Naval Aviation was one of the best tffings that has ever happened to me; wffich, begrudgingly, 1 have to thank the Boat School for. It was one of the best decisions that could have ever been made for me. Now I'm puffing one of the biggest scams in the Navy, soaking up the good fife here in San Diego as an officer recruiter. Long story short, I bought a camera, editing system, and bunch of other materials that recently helped me produced a Cruise DVD for my squadron.

It's basicaUy a docu-diary of our last deployment before ultimately decomrffissioning in March of'05.The DVD was my first everytffing - opportunity to use a camera, edit, color correct, etc. I've been March 2006

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Alumni Profile CHRISTOPHER HUGH SNYDER '00 Lieutenant, United States Navy Lieutenant Christopher H. Snyder was born on September 20,1977 and is a native of Princeton, New Jersey. He graduated from the Uffited States Naval Academy in AnnapoHs, Maryland with a BS ffi History and was comrffissioned an officer in the Uffited States Navy on May 24,2000.

FoUowing graduation, LT Snyder reported to NAS Pensacola for Aviation Preffight Indoctrination. Upon completion, he was transferred to NAS Corpus Cffiisti,Texas for primary ffight trainffig. LT Snyder was attached to the "Rangers" ofVT-28,firomFebruary 2001 to November 2001.

FoUowing his tour wiffi VT-28, LT Snyder transferred to NAS Wffiting Field in Mflton, Florida to begin Advanced HeHcopter Traiffing with the "EightbaUers" of HT-8. LT Snyder was awardedffis"Wmgs of Gold" on August 14,2002.

After completion of ffight school, LT Snyder reported to the "Airwolves" of HSL-40 at NS Mayport, Florida for trainffig as a Fleet Replacement Pflot m the SH-60B Seahawk. LT Snyder then reported to the "Vipers" of HSL-48 in August 2003. LT Snyder deployed as a member of ffie Detachment NINE "Playas" on board USS ROOSBV/ELTffisupport of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. LT Snyder was serving as the Mamtenance Officer for the Detachment NINE "Cartel Crushers" on board USS DEWERT. relatively successfol in getting it out to the masses, and that's one of the reasons I'm writing to everybody now. Please check out some of the cHps, go to www. infidefisproductions.com when you get a chance. I want to let everybody know that there is a greater good at work here. AU of the proceeds are going to go to a few charities we have set up for four guys that passed away on the very same deployment on wffich 1 wasfififfing.Some of you may have been on the same deployment or heard of the incident. Their S-3B jet impacted an island off the coast of Iwo Jima, caUed Kito Iwo Jima. One of the guys that passed in the accident was a very close friend and mentor, Pennsylvaffia footbaU God and beloved Naval Academy Grad, Scott "Z-man" ZeUem ('91).

Z-man was probably one of the most incredible guys you could have ever met, aU of them were. But for those of you lucky enough to have met Z-man, you know what I'm talking about. He's the type of guy you meet once and you remember him forever. His great attitude and amazing personafity were extremely contagious. This DVD was made for friends, famfly, and anybody who wants an unbiased look at a 6-month carrier deployment. It's made for everyone, your friends and famfly included. The main

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people get out there and take on Fortune 500 Compaffies by the 10-year reuffion.

WeU that's more kudos then I thought I'd ever give the Naval Academy, so I tffink I shoffid probably stop now, I tffink my ears are bleeffing. From the pictures 1 see to the stories I hear it sounds Hke everybody had a great time at the reuffion and 1 can't wait to be at the next one. If anybody's out in San Diego shoot me an emafl or look me up, I'U be here for a whfle. Good luck, Zach "Meat" Guerra B Jason Hernandez writes from Al Taqaddum, Iraq:

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purpose of the fflm is to help continue the financial support of the four famffies.

So check it out when you get a chance, it's for a great cause http://www.infideHs DVD.com On a fighter subject my wffe Tiffany and I are doing extremely weU and we even have a Htde gfrl on ffie way. She's due in rffid March, and I coffidn't be happier and more nervous. I figure it'U be a lot fike the boat, a loud noise wakmg you up every few hours for 6-8 months, and everytffing you five around smeUs of Hke poo.

I also wanted to say how amazing it is to see so many classmates out in the civflian sector and reaUy taking the buU by the horns. For instance take Ryan Dranginis, he has a Wax Card Company, Website production company, and I tffink he's working on getting a job with some financial company somewhere in AZ. Everybody I run into that's out or getting out has got some sort of plan brewing or in the works of starting their own business, running their own company, buying their own company, or has at least 4-5 other irons in the fire. It's fonny when I look at what I do now, having to put people into the Navy from outside sources such as local Uffiversities and CoUeges, and compare them to the types of inffividuals that went to USNA.There's reaUy no comparison. It's going to be even better to see how many

B WeU, I wanted to check in and update the current deployment scene, a few Classmate sightmgs and just pure information. WeU, after two plus years of absence 1 ran into my old roorffie, Dave Rautenbach.Yes, I tffink we probably represent the largest height ffisparity between two roommates ffi history. Dave is serving with a SeaBee battafion ffi ffie AOR. His deployment was schedffied for Rota, Spain, and he endsfinffingffimseffm the great desert of Iraq. Uffiortunately no pictures to send, due to ffis early departure for Kuwait. His uffit was tapped with bufldmg a bridge somewhere ffi Kuwait to help legal border crossers. In case you ffid not know, Dave and ffis beautifffi wffe, Meegan, have one Hffie boy named Ryan.

Dave is currendy stationed at Port Huemene. Based upon the pictures, looks to be a very ffice location.

Currendy serving in MALS-26 as a detachment OIC and Afrcraft Mamtenance Officer. Not a bad deal, plus we are away from the flagpole wffich isffice.We are weU represented with the foUowing grads: Adam Gravseth '00, Yekeh Harris '01, Kate Wagner '02 and Candace Sarlese '04.We are out here enjoying the fuU year tour. The offiy positive to the one year deployment is a two week R&R period and a 96 hour pass to Qatar. Both trips are weU deserved and just an aU around good time. We are nearing ffie conclusion and awaiting to see what the moffitor has to offer after numerous deployments.Take care and stay safe. Jason B Around the Horn: Shawn Charchan checked in from Attica, Michigan.

Missy Carter can now be reached at rffissycarter51@hotmafl.com Matty Eichman checked in from Denver, Colorado and Amy West is now in Raleigh, North CaroHna. J-MO i.e. Jason Morrison is rougffing it in Waipahu, Hawffi.Jeff HoUenbach just got to Jacksonvffie, FI and expects to be there three years. Andrew "Nebosh" is now

on a ship in Italy and taking on a new gig as a "information professional." That tide might bump "Consffitant" as a pimp ffiing to have under your name on a business card. Check out the picture of the Nebosh Clan Hiking on the Island of Caprera and note "Mini Nebosh" third from left and up high. Grant Whitmer won another cage match and the pictures and ffie picmres can be seen at the website below. The announcers at his fights kept screwing up his last name to the point where it even evolved into a nickname. One of the smart guys that readffisname got "Windstorm" our of Wffitmer, speaking ofWhimiers', ffis broffier "Coon" is now out in Utah seUmg realstate and ffiiving a beamer. 1 was checking out some regional runrfing program poster yesterday in the barber shop and it was a Hke a roU caU fist for PT extremists ffi ffie class. Pictured were Aaron "Dinkv' Litde" Nichols, Blake Benke, and Bffiy Edwards. http://www.ffiefightgame.tv/reto_maxim o_vii_december_l l_2005_results_gaUery _f7.htm#Fight%207%20-%20MMA %20Bout Godspeed and Cheers to a great '06 for'00! —Murph ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 95% PRES: Capt Aaron Fielder, USMC MCE PRES: LT Dave Harrington, USN TRE.\S: LT Andy Kenwood, SC, USN SECY: LT Angela Karalekas, U S N 35 Old Coach Cir.. Ludlow, MA 01056 E: usiia2001na\y@yahoo.com WEB SITE: www.usna01.com

Greetmgs'Ol, Slow month for entries. I am sure you were aU too busy to write in because you are getting reading for Annapofis to come out ffi theaters.

Just a few bits on information for you: Our five-year reuffion wffi be held Homecomrffing weekend, October 1315,2006. We are creating a data base in order to send iffiormation as needed. If you have not afready done so, please send your emafl address to Andy Hennwood at andrew.henwood@navy.mil Tom Strabbing writes from Iraq before the hoHdays, • "Merry Christmas from Haqlaniyah!

Although the location may not be my first choice for celebrating the hofidays, there is stiU a spirit of expectation and joy. One thing that I have appreciated about being deployed last Christmas and now tffis Christmas is the isolation that we are afforded from the commerciafized and

frenzied atmosphere that often pervades this time of the year. I am blessed with the opportunity to reflect on my faith and cherish the gifts that one does not purchase or wrap.

The Iraqi National Election this past week was a significant event for us on a couple of levels. For my Marines and me, it marked the halfvvay point of our deployment. More importantly, for the citizens of Haqlaniyah, it was the first opportunity in their lives to express a poHtical choice through voting. Although citizens in other areas of Iraq voted during the Constitutional Referendum in October, the Iraqi election officials had deemed Haqlaniyah to be a "non-perrffissive environment" — too dangerous for civffian officials to supervise the voting. In order to secure an election site for the National Election, my Commanding Officer and I had to petition our chain of command. ThankfoUy they supported our desire to ensure that the citizens of Haqlaffiyah were able to vote, and they entrusted us with a poffing station.

One of the Hfe lessons that I have learned whfle serving in Iraq (and intend to remember in the years to come) is that everytffing on the ground is more compHcated and chaUenging than one would expect, especiaUy in comparison to what is written or ordered. Giving the order or dfrective is generaUy the easy part; execution is what proves to be inherently messy.

With the National Election, tffis maxim agaffi proved true. From ensuring ffiat heavy equipment moved the protective barriers to the correct locations, to providffig extra batteries for metal detector wands, to creating a mffitary-escorted city bus system for election day, there were ample oppormffities for friction.

Nevertheless, my Marines always found a way to accompHsh the rffission — amazing.

Over the course of two deployments in Iraq, I have found most sigffificant experiences, in aU honesty, to be either tragic or shameful or both. December 15, 2005 was neither: it was a triumph, an upfifting success. I was humbled and elated as I watched 7,000 men and women proudly and bravely cast their baUots and dip their index fingers into the purple dye—signifying hope and expectation for the future of this war-weary country. That day, the atmosphere of the city contrasted the usual tension and guardedness that saturate the streets; instead there was a feefing of exhflaration, a palatable sense of longing to transform hope into reafity. May there be many

more days fike this in the months and years to come..." —Tim Strabbing. B Please be in touch and send your subiffissions to usna2001navy@yahoo.com.

Take care and God Bless. —AMK. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 97% PRES: LTJG C.J. Simonsen VICE PB.ES: LTJG Greg Chapman TREAS: LTJG Chris Carter SECY: IstLt Dani La Salle 2719 Westford Court, Falls Church, VA 22043 E: usnashipniate02@yahoo.coni

Happy New Year, everyone! I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable hoHday.

Welcome home to everyone who is recently home from deployment, and to those of you heading out, be safe and we wiU be tffinking of you. Tffis column was acmaUy supposed to be in the January/ February issue, but due to some techffical difficffities, it is an issue late, so I apologize.

Our first update comes fromJiU and Tim Drosinos:

77m, Despina, and Jill Drosinos

B We moved to NAF Atsugi, Japan in May where Tim is a part of HS-14. We are trffiy enjoymg ourselves here. Although, since Tim deploys with the USS Kitty Hawk he has not been able to acmaUy spend much time in Japan! On 8 September 2005, we had a baby girl named Despina Marie Drosinos born at USNHYokosuka,Japan.

Sayonara! Tim and Jfll B

77m and Despina taking a snooze

Next up, Jo Gadwa writes in from TBS: B WeU it has been a wffile since I have written in so I figured again it was my duty to represent the aviation commuffity as ironic as that may be right now.

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Anyway most of '02 has finaUy received their wffigs and be reHeved of training duties in Meridian, MS. To mention only a few: CJ Simonsen, Dave Tickle with ffis new wife, Cory CaUison, Chris Kennedy, Matt Fisher, Ryan Maple, Rob Stimis, Eric Kenney, Pat O'Connor, John Esposito, Melane Byrd, and lots more jocks. Mosdy harriers and hornets these days but I can't claim to have an accurate record of where aU of our wingees went but congratulations to aU. As many of you may recaU IstLt CaUison and I have been playing the relationship game since the old days at NAPS. Although not a surprise to some, we are proud to announce our engagement and of course there wffi be a great wffite dress alcohol bash some time this next summer to make it official. We are currendy resiffing in Cherry Point, North CaroHna where he is in the rag for the AV-8B Harrier and I am attenffing TBS. Here in Quantico I have ran into aU kinds of USNA grads... even IstLt Reel ('03) from my own company... good 'ol 18... the scary tffing is the '05 persuasion Heutenants Hke 2ndLts McCoUum, Neese, Hahn, Blossom, Jones (from my own 4™ Co.), and several others... my gosh are we that old of alumni already?

A few other friends I have kept in touch with have made some higffiights.

Kristina Chenery is due to return to Norfolk soon from her tffird deployment, this one to the Med. I met up with Monica Hundt in the Norfolk airport, she is about ready to deploy on some nuke out of Norfolk this spring. Mike Famularo and ffis wife, Nicole, are stffi out playing Japanese last we talked to them, hope aU is weU on the island. Dan Chiafair was last heard from trying to complete primary pflot training after getting his masters in some uber-smart engineering program. Eric and Jarrett JeweU are stffi diving away at EOD Schools across the country, currently in Florida but, ever-the-thriU-seekers, they are headed to jump school shortly. Dave Gravseth and his wife,Tara, happily moved out west to San Diego this summer as he transferred ships. Joe Houston and his wife Abby are glad to be staying in San Diego with their two sons for a while longer. Last 1 heard, Bill Guheen was stiU out on the west coast playing helo pflot, as is Susan Starkey.

Megan Smith is up north in Maine flying the rffighty P-3 and in hopes that husband Mike DonneUy ('00) wiU be soon to foUow.A big thanks to her for aU

of her support in my fife tffis spring.

Sarah Heidt was headed up to check out fleet week in San Fran, I'm sure that proved to be quite the adventure in summer whites. We have talked sporadicaUy to Bud Colby who was back from Iraq for a day or two and then he was headed back to the sandbox again... our USNA sponsor family's son Adam Coffinan (VMI '04) just deployed to Iraq as have many of our other friends, many more than once. We hope aU of you out in the operating forces are weU. Stay safe and kick some turban. Jo B And last but not least. Josh WeUe wanted to send in an update from USS COWPENS: B Happy Hofidays everyone. I was sitting with Chris Valvardi the other day and we decided that 2002 needs to amp up the shipmate subrffissions; with so much going on with the War on Terror, Shipmate is a great morale booster for our forward deployed brethren. Our generation, our class, is fighting this war and there are sea stories to teU. Regretfiffiy, or impressively, the Class of 1930 subrffits more updates than we do, so I am trying to start a trend and help get more entries into our column.

You wiU aU be pleased to know the Mighty-Moo, the best ship in 7*^^ Fleet (not lying) is USNA-run. Our wardroom is the best around. 1 wffi provide the requisite shout-outs: Commanding Officer: CAPT "Buzz" Sorce '81, the man is God of SWO. Pork Chops: Supply Officer, LCDR Ramon Marin '92, and his #2, Suquan Combs '03, keep our beUies fuU. Snipes: I kick it as the MPA, Chris Valvardi (DCA) and the former YP Commodore Caleb Humberd '05 (R^PO) do the fire fighting thing, and Stephanie Hayes '04 is our Electrical Officer, OPS: Jake Swanson '04,AOPs (Replacing Mike Meador '03 now off to Hawaii), and Tucker Bennett '04,1^*^ LT, rule and stiU have time to hit every tourist attraction in Japan. A new member to the golf team is Pat ReiUey '05 (Commo) and CG-63's best aU around

atffiete. He has big forearms from ffis lacrosse championship run... The Blue Room Bubbas: AUsha HamUton '03, who replaced Erica Plath '01 (now briefing the C N O on sitreps at OPNAV), is our new TAO-Air Warrior. SaUna Navarro '04 is runffing the sonar techs and keeping us safe from the elusive submarine threat in the Pacific Ocean...

Victoria TacconeUi '05 is the Gunno/Ordo/FPO depending on the day of the week. She takes care of the armory, that's aU 1 know. That is the Cowpens roster vice LDOs/ROTC (aU pretty strong).

1 write this emafl in a bit of transition.

1 am leaving the COWENS in 14 days to assume the arduous responsibflities of teaching FP130 American Government to future Naval Officers at our fair institution—wish me luck... My time in Japan has been unreal: Mount Fuji, weekends in Tokyo, Nikko, the Honch, Sydney, Guam, Saipan, Okinawa, Korea, and Hong Kong were the highlights of my tour. I have been the MPA working with 35 of the coolest saflors around. I have not offiy learned a lot about culture Hving in Japan, but my division is Hke a subset of the United Nations. My engineers have varied upbringings and ethnic backgrounds, they hafl from the Phffippines, Burma,Vietnani, Korea, France, and a far away land caUed Idaho. These guys have taught me more about leadersffip than NLIOO—NL 2002 ever did, and I am very grateful. The operational tempo in 7™ Fleet is rffind-boggfing. There is no inter-deployment traiffing cycle (IDTC) in Japan, we just work aU the time and we have the best sailors making it happen. I wiU nfiss Japan and many of my friends out here.

My future is unknown at tffis point. I coffid roU after teaching government in hopes of getting into government; or, I could do twenty years and score one of these "War Pigs" as a Commanffing officer and sail the seven seas. Hindsight is not only 20-20, but it also paints such a wonderfuUy deceiving picture. No one remembers chow-caUs, 110-day

"MP-Division after a morning uniform inspection. Good dudes.

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deployments without any ports or not having a girlfriend because you are always underway. But you do remember the good times: liberty ports with Mike Heltzel '01 and Josh Awad; the LSD-52 splash downs with Maggie Bezek '01, Stacie Barrett '01 NOVA, and Annie Gates '03; and the fife-altering, phflosopffical and effinocentric conversations on ffie RJEV watches with Mike "Gunny" WaU '99. With the right wardroom, SWO can be the one of the coolest jobs around. 1 have had two awesome ships and tvvro great warffiooms, maybe 1 shoffid qffit whfle 1 am ahead, we shaU see. No matter what happens with my naval career, there wiU always be TWO-THREE reunions....—Josh B

Pacific Beach before deploying and every weekend it was hard not to run across somebody; namely Joe LaveUe, and Jon Hfler or Jeremy Watkins always seemed to be stopping by from Hawaii. I'U be nfissing Tom Mancineffi's wedffing, but I missed Kip Rainey's too, so much for roommate loyalty. I'U be back in Aprfl, then stick it out for one more deployment, we're slated for a MEU; as long as it,s not another Iraq deployment I don't care, Afghanistan woffid befon.Take care aU. —Jeff Sonniiers B

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PRES: MIDN 1/C Andrew Lukich VICE PRES; MIDN 1/C Joshua Campbell TREAS; MIDN 1/C Jeflfrey Foulds SECY: MIDN 1/C Jamison Lupo

PRES: MIDN 2 / C Garth Davidson VICE PRES: MIDN 2 / C Brady Beauchamp TREAS: MIDN 2 / C Jennifer Rounds SECY: MIDN 2 / C Julie Jordan

Hello Class of 2007! This marks the first Photo: left to nght Capt Matt Hoffman (,00), Capt time our Naval Academy class has James Haynie (,98), Lts JeffSommers, Ed submitted a column to Shipmate, prior MaHnowski (,02), Bryan Abell(CE03>, David Roth (,04), to our commissioning. But why should and Alex Martin (,04)

"This guy is not only the Hideki Matsui's (NY Yankee centerfielder) brother, but he is also a USNA fan.

I had to get a pic."

That is about it for this instaUment.

Thanks to my tffiee contributors and I befieve ffie count is now tffiee '02 grads back at USNA.. .maybe more! Take care and I hope your new year is off to a great start. Talk to you in March! ~Dani ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 96% PRES: LTJG Daniel Bailey VICE PRES; LTJG Dan Emmert TREAS: IstLt Noelle Navas SECY: LTJG Rick Mui E; navyclass2003@hotmail.com

• We're nearly halfway through our deployment here ffi Haffitha, Iraq. We five in a hydroelectric dam, the same one that Mark LitteUfivedffiwhen he deployed here a year ago. It's fike fiving in Bancroft agam, to get anywhere you have to take stairs. I'm roorrdng with 1st Lt Ed MaHnowski ('02), the logistics alpha for our battafion. I picked up a CAAT platoon this time around after having a rifle platoon last year for FaUujah. EverytWng's pretty monotonous and duU here, wffich I have no complaints about. We have a bunch of grads in our battafion, a few of us were able to catch the Army/Navy game on AFN, we were aU glad to see how the teamffid.I see a few faces here and there in Iraq; I ran into Edson Greenwood in an abandoned schoolffiBarwanah. I lived in

Brett Johnson Harman, Class of 2003, was kiUed in Raleigh, N C on September 4, 2004. He had completed TBS and IOC at Quantico and was stationed at Camp Lejeune. His memory has been honored in many ways. The wrestling room at his ffigh school was defficated as the Brett J. Harman WrestHng Center and ffis memorial fonds purchased a new wrestHng mat and singlets for the wrestfing team with Brett's name on them. Brett J. Harman Scholarsffips wffi be awarded annuaUy to deserving wrestlers from the high school.

The Uffited States Naval Academy founded a Brett J. Harman Award which wffi be given each year to the wrestler who best represents Brett's team spirit and positive attitude. Brett's class ring was given to the Navy Museum at the Academy. It wffi be in an exffibit of rffigs from every Academy class since 1869, and represents the Class of 2003. A book, Brett Remembered, was pubHshed in September, 2005. Brett's mother, Nancy Tighe, appreciates any contact from friends of Brett's at njti42@aoI.com.

TroyTreaccar writes: B On November 5th, Maura McGovern '01 and I married in beautiful Los Cabos, Mexico. Please enjoy the story and pictures in Jan-Feb '01 Class News. B ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP: 0% LIFE MEMBERSHIP: 92%

it surprise anyone? Our class is just that great, and I feel the need to get a head start on acknowledging our already vast accomplishments.

Juffior right defensive end, John Chan, provided me with the foUowing acffievements of our classmates in the recent Poinsettia Bowl: Juffior left tackle. Matt Pritchett was named to CoUege FootbaU News AU-Bowl Team.

Juffior outside finebacker, Tyler Tidw^eU was named the Poinsettia Bowl's most valuable defensive player and fiffished with 11 solo tackles and 12 total, 3 sacks, and 1 forced ftimble. Juffior inside finebacker Rob CaldweU, who ranked in the top 15 in the country for average tackles per game at 11.45 at the end of the regular season fiffished with 14 in the Poinsettia Bowl and was recendy named 2005 AUEast FootbaU Team first team defense.

That's aU I have for now, but this month's column is just a beginffing.

Please feel free to subrffit any praise or accomplishments of classmates, as weU as any photos of our beautiful classmates.

Photo submissions can be digital or hard copies. The whole purpose of this column is to keep each other aware of what's going on within our class, as weU as to share it with the rest of the world.

Send anything to m073174@usna.edu.

Give me as much material as you can, and stay classy, 2007.

PRES: ENS Lincoln Lukich VICE PRES: 2dLt James Brobyn TREAS; ENS Joseph Zukowsky SECY: ENS Andrew Froistad E: usnacl:i.ssof2004@gmail.com

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Alabama Alabama

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Phil Griese '15 1906 Shades Crest Rd., Birmingham, AL 35216 H: 205-822-9470; E: phil@flagshiptradinginc.com

Huntsville

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LCDR Frederick N. Steiner '51, USN (Ret.) 1059Teenajo Dr., SE, HuntsvilIe,AL 35803-3907 H: 256-650-5423; E: navy57@aol.com

Arizona Arizona

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President:J. J. SItip Lind '15 H; 602-265-0238; C: 602-697-1563; F; 602-265-1227; E: SKIPLIND@1975.USNA.COM WNvav.usna.com/Chapter/us/arizona

Secretary: Ed Howard '63 E; Ehowardl963@cs.com

We had our January meeting at Aunt Chflada's in Phoeffix onjuanuary 11th.

Those attenffing were D e e k Harrison '53,WaUy Bigler '56 D i c k Renner'57, Walt Booriakin '58 and Ed Howard '63.We planned the Spring schedule and agreed to continue meeting in the same location tffiough May on the second Wednesday of each month. Those in the area are more than welcome to attend. We wffi get out a "snafl mafl" flyer to known Arizona alumffi to let them know of our activities and plans.

Ed Howard '63

California Los Angeles

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LCDR Richard R. Pace '63 USNR (Ret.) 6443 BLxbyTerr. Dr. Long Beach, CA 90815 P: 562-493-4106; E: rpace@mnint.com; richardpace@dslextreme.coni

Corr. Sec'y: CDR Mcfe Madigan '81 (USNR) E: nick@alisonmortgage.coni

January 2006 Orange County Luncheon T h e Orange County Luncheon was held on Tuesday, January 10,2006, at the Santa Ana Elks Club in Santa Ana. O u r speaker for tffis month was Joe Koch '57, the Los Angeles Chapter National Trustee, w h o reported on the FaU 2005 Alumni Association Board ofTrustees meeting. A Hvely ffiscussion ensued with many question on various subjects concerffing the Alumffi Association asked and answered.

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not joined us in a very long time. Val does not get around as weU as he formerly did and was accompanied by his son, John. We also welcomed first time attendee David Lopez '89 w h o has recendy joined the Chapter as weU as Paul Stffier '58 from North Carofina, w h o was in town visiting his brother Dave '57.

Those attenffing the luncheon included: Val Valentine '39 and ffis son John Valentine, Bffi McReynolds '41, Lefty Lavrakas '43, Bob Rubel '44, Rich Crane '47,John Snyder '50, Al Enderie '52, Kim Bassett '53, Dave Grover '53,Vince Jarffison '57,Joe Koch '57, Dave Stffier '57, Bud Manazir '58, Paulo Stffier '58, Bob Currie '59,Joe Keeley '59, Bob Traister '60, Jim T h o r n t o n '63, Glenn Shinffier '64,Tom Stein '80,Jeff Haffin '83, Steve Shatynski 83, David Lopez '89 Joe Mandichak '89, and former Naval Officer BiU Meddings.

UPCOMING EVENTS!!

11 M A R C H 2006: West Coast Lacrosse Classic, San Diego — Tafl Gate and Navy Game — University of San Diego — Coordinator; Steve Andres (stephenmandres@aol.com).

1 A P R I L 2006: Train Trip & Tour of Midway Museum, San Diego Coordinator: Steve Andres (stephenmandres@aol.com).

20 A P R I L 2006: Army-Navy Goff Spring Tourney/Outing, ElToro Coordinator: Dave Hackett (dhackett@pacbeU.net) (We need some good golfers for this Beat Army Event!!

Please contact Dave Hackett to come help the Navy Team!!)

SAVE THE DATE FOR THE CHAPTER'S ANNUAL MEETING! Sunday, July 23'-** at the L o n g B e a c h A q u a r i u m . A lot of planning has gone into tffis event and it shoffid be a wondeffifl evening! Please plan on attending!

Chapter annual event. From the picture below you can teU aU enjoyed the extensive tasting.

Rick Williams '64, Sherri Williams, Norm Channell '55, Helen Egerton, Jim Egerton '56, Gloria Czaja, Richard "Pag" Pagnillo '59, Bernie Czaja '54, Susan Alich, Peggy Pagnillo, Artie Mueller '98, Tara Mueller, Chris Georgi '96, John Alich '64.

Army Navy game Alumni from U S N A and U S M A attended a large gathering of other fans at the Naval Postgraduate School to wimess Navy's repeat capture of the Commander in Cffief's Trophy. Tffis event was sponsored by the school's M W R section and the local branch of the Navy Federal Credit Union.

Blue Chip Dinner T h e chapter wiU host a ffinner on 4 February at R a n c h o Cafiada Goff Clubhouse in CarmelVaUey, CA, to inform and encourage seven candidates for the incoming class of 2010. Tffis is the second year for this event wffich was attended by eight canffidates, their famflies and 60 graduates this past year.

Future Events Additional events planned for this year include a joint Service Academy gathering in the faU and the Navy — Stanford FootbaU Game on September 16, 2006.

For up to date information on activities visit the website at: http://usna.coni/ Chapters/US/CA/MontereyBay/ Sacramento

President: Mr. Dennis P.Joyce '61 P: 916-631-8110; E;djoycel961@homi,iil.com

Vice President: Dr. Terry Brown '61 P: 530-676-0327; E: twbrown@innercite.com

Secretary: Mr. Steve Berg '66 Monterey

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President:Joiin A. Alich '64 Corr. Sec'y: Jim Egerton E; egerton@pacbell.net

Wine Tasting About 40 chapter members assembled at the Chateau Julien Winery in Carmel VaUey on 20 August for a tour, where we learned some of the finer points of one of California's favorite industries. Tffis is a

V: 916-359-8811; E: reelbei-g@surewest.net

Treasurer: Stan Hogsliead '43 E: st.inn.sue@conicast.net

After what seemed like more than two weeks of wind, rain and rising water, we were finaUy rewarded with a beautiful, sunny, nearly winffiess, iffid-sixties day for the first meeting of 2006 on Thursday, 5 January.

Attendees: MO Slater '42 and Carolo, ffis lovely and gracious X O (oops, sorry CO); Stan Hogshead '43, Ed Axtell '48, Barry Whittlesey '49, Steve Young '50, Mickey Knapp '52, Jim D'Orso '52, John Haynes '55,Tom Langley '56,JohnTait '60, Denny Joyce '61, George Simmons '61, Tom Kinberg '61, Steve Berg '66, Terry Brovm '67, Bob Gross '83, Derrick Smith '92 and Brian Grubbs '92.

During lunch and prior to ffie meetffig proper, ov-erheard conversation topics included Barry Wffittiesey who, witffin ffie space of tffiee days, graduated firom ffigh school at age 18, observed ffie begmning ofWWII, and joined ffie Navy. He served three years and logged a ffiousand ffight hours in PBY's prior to his admission to USNA.Tom Langley, Jon Tait and John Haynes. aU wffio attended ffie Poinseffia Bowi ffi San Diego and helped to cheer ffie Midsffipmen to an exciting 51-30 victory over Colorado State, mentioned anoffier anomaly (when compared to our vanffia matricffiation) regardmg some of ffie current rffids: yoimgsters and plebes wiffi a plethora of GulfWar decorations. "One of ffiose kids had three rows of ribbons mcludmg the PUC," explamed John Tait," â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it took me uventv" years to get there!"Tom added ffiat he spoke to a youngster with two rows of ribbons, afrcrew wings and afr medals. That, of course, opened the sea story floodgates, and Jim D'Orso cffipped m his two cents taUdng about Shanghai Jones, Class of'53, who began plebe year wiffi 4 rows of ribbons after having served in Indocffina and various offier ffigh seas stations. "He was not real popular with some of ffie upper classmen, who were probably either mtiiffidated or mcredulous. One particular firstie thought it was all phony, and asked Jones ff he rffight not be embarrassed to be ffi the presence of legitimate, soon-to-be comrffissioned miffihipmen. Jones was aUeged to have responded, 'Sfr, I've kffied better men than you with my bare hantis.'Another ('swearto-God-it's-true') anecdote about Shanghai Jones surrounded an Admfral Halsey USNA homecorffing visit, where he adffiessed a portion of the brigade in Mem HaU. Jones happened to be seated in the front row, and as the adrffiral was escorted to the poffium, he noticed somethffig famffiar out of the comer of ffis eye, turned his head toward the front row and said simply, 'WeU, hi Jonesy!'"

Tom Langley added that ffis class caUed themselves "the last of the Korean War draft dodgers."

President Denny Joyce, immeffiately after ffis obfigatory ceU phone caU mterruption, opened the formal portion of the meeting and led the chapter in the pledge to the flag. Next foUowed our montffiy sound-off, during wffich some new members announced their presence, prompted to attend by Denny's montffiy chapter newsletter.

John Tait described ffie serenffipity of being able to tour the Sweffish submarine HMS GOTLAND ffie day before our meeting. His friend's son, the mffitary attache in Stockholm, was able to arrange the visit in San Diego. "Tffis is the sub that goes to sea and we can't find it.The 3 Fleet is going nuts trying to locate it on maneuvers, due to advanced technology It has a crew of 27 incluffing 5 women, many of whom are career officers, with the balance bemg 'conscripts' â&#x20AC;&#x201D; erffisteds completing their year of obfigatory service, sleeping in the torpedo room. Sweden has had a submarine fleet since 1904; currendy they have 200 people and five boats. About 5% of the officers are women, 50% of whom wffi get command. The GOTLANDJs a work of art, with welds ffiat look like jewelry, SterHng engme stealth area exit systems, and 70-knot torpedoes." [John made sure to issue a ffisclaimer on specffic statistical data poffits: "It's not easy converting metric to EngHsh."] They use hyffiogen peroxide foel and carry fiqffid oxygen and diesel inside the pressure huU. "They make no noise, and that's why we can't fmd 'em."

John Haynes, whfle down south for the game, went aboard Russian sub B39.

"It has 3 engines, 3 screws and prirffitive fiving conffitions.The captain and poHtical officer each have their own stateroom, but the rest of the crew is crammed ffito smaU spaces."

When asked by Denny Joyce to brief us on his career. Derrick Srffith pomted out that he served on repleffishment ofler AOR-4 Savannah, launched and comrffissioned ffi 1970, decomrffissioned 25 years later. It carried crew of 420 (incluffing 22 officers) and 2 H-46 Sea Rffight heficopters; 40,000 ton ffisplacement with 20-knot speed. That was foUowed by a Haison stint with USMC at Penffieton.

Upon release from active duty, he worked with a healthcare management company and has been with Intel in Sacramento for the past several years.

Stan Hogshead, who has agreed to serve as chapter treasurer, reported that our bank balance is $2,500. Since he is also our choirmaster, Stan Hogshead led

us in the best renffition of "Navy Blue and Gold" since the last time he attended.

President Denny adjourned the meeting at 1315 hours.

San Diego Chapter President: Mr. Chris Cooke '81 C; 619-972-4283; E: chris.cooke@gat.com

Corr. Sec'y: Heidi Maley Gutierrez '89 E; heidi.gutierre2@hellerehrman.com; W: 858-450-8422;Web site; www.usnaaasd.com

JANUARY 2006 Our guest speaker at the December luncheon was Lieutenant General John F. Satder, Class of'71. General Sattler is currendy Commander, U.S. Marine Forces CENTCOM. General Satder has had an impressive career. After graduating from The Basic School in 1972, he transferred to ffis first duty station, 2nd BN, 4th Marines, in Okinawa, Japan, where he served as a Rifle Platoon Commander. In time, he woffid return not once, but twice, first as BN Ops and then as XO. Beginffing in 1988, General Satder served as Commander, Ground Combat Element for Special Purpose MAGTF 4-88. He went on to serve as Ground Officer for Joint Operation Sofid Sffield; graduated with ffistinction from the Industrial CoUege of the Armed Forces; and spent time on Capitol Hffi as Congressional Liaison Officer to the U.S. House of Representatives. On August 12, 1995, General Sattler took command of the 2nd Marme Regiment. RougUy two years later, on May 29,1997, he was promoted to Brigaffier General. He then transferred to 2nd MARDIV as Assistant Division Commander.

After tours assigned toffieJoffit Staff, H Q USMC, 2nd MARDFV (Camp Lejeune, NC), CJTF (Horn ofAfrica) and CENTCOM (as Dfrector of Operations), General Saffier was promoted to ffis current rank and assumed command ofl MEF. On August 3,2005, he took command of U.S. Marine Forces CENTCOM. General Satder is a dynarffic, engaging speaker. The subject of ffis presentation was "Urban Combat Operations in Najaf and FaUujah During Operation Iraqi Freedom." As Commander of Marine forces in Iraq, General Satder gave us ffis ffist-hand account of the war. He described the methods and technologies employed in the fight, and he shared ffis deep appreciation for the fine Marmes who served with ffim.

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CHAPTER NEWS group convenes every third Friday at Treffises Garden Grffi in ffie Town & Country Hotel & Resort on Hotel Circle. It's "come as you are" and "pay as you go." They average 30 + for breakfast, so if you are in the market for a new career or a motivated "new hire," check it out. For iffiormation, contact T o m H a m m o n s '71, phone (858) 538-9824, emafl tjhaninions@aol.com.

San Francisco Chapter President: LCDR Chester M. Kolley, USNR 686 Portofino Ln., Foster City, CA 94404-2938 H; 650-573-7802; E: cmkoUey@conic.ist.net

Vice President: James Ryan '86 E: janies@peis.ales.com

Secretary:JeffPetrie '89 W: 415-750-7648; E: jspetrie@hotmail.com

Santa Barbara Chapter Pres: CAPT Homer E Smith '63, USN (Ret.) 1925 Eucalj-ptus Hill Rd. Santa Barbara, CA 93108-1830 H: 805-695-0033; E; hohohosmidi@cox.net

Secretary: Gary Minar '58 P: 805-688-7957; E; gh58niinar@verizon.net

Colorado 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@aoI.com Web site: wwTv.usna.com/Chapters/US/ Colorado/default.htm

Connecticut Connecticut Chapter LCDR David H. Stryker '61, USN (Ret.) PO Box 670; New London, CT 06320-0670 H: 860-536-3636;W: 888-447-0512 E:ML8632(gaol.coin

O u r first Chapter event for 2006 wiU occur on Thursday, the 23 of March at the Marriott Hotel in Mystic, Connecticut. It wffi be a dinner meeting, featuring Mr. Steve Johnson, author of the book, "Silent Steel:The Mysterious Death of the Nuclear Attack Submarine USS S C O R P I O N " as our guest speaker. His book is the resffit of ffis effort to provide a more complete picture of S C O R P I O N ' S ffistory and ffisappearance and presents a gready expanded account of the official investigation, the story behind its neariffiraculous discovery and the resultant controversy over the cause of the ffisaster.

In addition, Paul B o y n e , '83, wiU describe the efforts of the father of the youngest seaman on board S C O R P I O N to deternfine the cause of the loss of his son. This proiffises to be an intriguing and interesting meeting so make plans to attend. A Social H o u r wffi begin at 6:00

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P M wiffi ffinner beginning at 7:00 PM. AU reservations must be made and paid for no later than March 18 . Details on die cost, menu, ffirections to the Marriott, etc. are contained in our Chapter website at www.usna.com/Chapters/US/Conn.

Reservations must be subnfitted to Ted Lovely ' 5 6 , 8 N e w t o n Lane,TrumbuU, C T 06611, (Phone: 203.268.9567) O u r second event for the year wffi also be a ffinner meeting featuring Dr. Shannon E. French, an Associate Professor of Phflosophy at U S N A as our guest speaker. Dr. French is the Etffics Section Head in the Leadership, Ethics and Law Department. She pubHshed a book entid e d , " T h e Code of the Warrior." It adffiesses the etffics governing warriors throughout history. Professor French bases the book on her firm befief that a warrior must have an ethical framework not offiy to be an effective fighter, but to remain a human being and even to save ffis or her soul. She is an accompfished speaker and the subject is one of interest to aU w h o have ever served in ffie mffitary. T h e venue and date for this event is not firnJy fixed at present, but in aU Hkelihood the meeting wiU occur in late May or June.

Elections for Chapter Officers wffi also be held at tffis meeting. Check our Chapter website to stay abreast of the detafls of aU the Chapter happeffings.

A Board of Directors meeting was held in November wherein many issues were addressed. Here is a summary of some of those items. Meeting locations and costs of events at various locations were ffiscussed at length. We are experiencing "price creep" in our deffings with various venues. D u e in part to increasing expenses, it was decided to assemble a simple financial plan for 2006. Planning work is underway. Money ($500) was authorized for expenffitures to support the needs of the State Blue and Gold Program. A decision was made to publish a Mission Statement for the Chapter over and above the existing By-Laws. FoUowup action on this effort wfll be taken at the next meeting. T h e ever-recurring subject of increased membership was addressed. T h e total membership for last year was 147 dues paying members.

T h e goal for membership last year was 200 members and we feU short by 53 members. O u r primary task is to find a way to get 53 new members firom the 514 inffividuals w h o receive e-mail notification of our events. T h e final order of business was to assemble the Schedule of Events for 2006, two of which are addressed above. Any member with inter-

est in participating in ffie leadersffip of the Chapter is encouraged to contact any of the inffividuals fisted as contacts on our website. Elections are coiffing!

For long-range planffing purposes, keep September 3 0 , 2 0 0 6 open to attend the N A V Y V S U C O N N footbaU game in East Hartford. T h e Chapter wffi sponsor a taflgate party at the game and we are looking for help in planffing and executing the event. We wiU need a large comiffittee and many volunteers. Make your desire to volunteer known to Dave Stryker, our Chapter President. We must know the number of game tickets required in order for us to purchase a block of tickets. Make your requfrements known to Dave Stryker as soon as possible. BEAT U C O N N !

Dave Boyd '59

Costa Rica Costa Rica Chapter Claudio A. Pacheco '64 Apt. 4307-1000. San Jose. Costa Rica H; 506-224-4325;W: 506-225 4239; C: 506 383 5824 E: cpacheco@1964.usna.com

Delaware Delaware Chapter Mr. Frank S. "Nick" Carter lU '10 R Q Box 462; Lewes, DE 19958-0462 H: 302-644-4838; E; nick.carter@verizon.net

Florida Fort Lauderdale Chapter President: Col Bimey T. Pease '63, USAF (Ret.) 5555 N. Ocean Blvd.., Apt. 19 Uuderelale By die Sea. FL 33308-2352 H; 954-941-0561; E; twopznpod(a}juno.com

Secretary:Telmoli{Ortego '59 E: w32422002@yahoo.coni

After the Navy-AFA tight game, we were expecting an easier match against Army although that forecast is always an o.xymoron. As it turned out, Army came to ffie game wiffi a four game winning streak and showed a great deal of selfconfidence throughout the first half In fact, the Woo Poo contingent was strutting down the isle most of the first two quarters. Navy's deteriifination, persistence and quality of game and personnel blew the second half wide open, making the environment at the Upper Deck sound like a sniaU Philadelphia staffium.

After every Navy touchdown Birney Pease '63 moved up firont waving the navy banner and leading the troops in singing: "We don't play Notre Dame, we

don't playTffiane, w e just play Davidson 'cause that's is ffie fearless Army way".

Bottom Hne: N a v y 42 A r m y 23.

However, al of tffis was in jest and camaraderie prevafled ffiroughout ffie game. T h e food and ffiinks were great and plentifffi.

We are afready looking to the 2006 ArmyNavy for a bigger and better gathering, wiffi more Woo Poo's in attendance.

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Sixteen members and sigrfificant others attended: R o b e r t & D o r o t h e a O'Shea '46, PhiUip & Theresa F a i r m a n '47, Roberto & N y d i a L e o n '47, BUI & Lenora Alston ' 5 1 , Luis & Mary EUen Sologuren ' 5 3 , T e l m o & NeUa Ortega plus son-m-law Jeff Shyne of the Umversity of Miami. D o n Chiras ' 6 1 , Bimey & Barbara Pease ' 6 3 , C h u c k BorteU '97, BiU & Cara Jean N i e l s e n "73, Stefan Fatseas '74, D a v i d Yablunosky '84, Kevin S m a r t & Harmony Smart '93. Others attending and rootmg for Navy were Jack O'Shea '45 and T o m Brandt '63 from the Palm Beach Chapter, and BUI Lyons, Charlene Welsh and John & NeUy Keffer.

Army and Navy cheering for their teams

The proud West point contingent was represented by Shane & Myra Olshansky '61, Ken Bresnahan '80 and Hehnuth H u b e r ' 9 2 .

Lookffig toward the foture and learning the importance of Navy traffitions, we had foture rffidshipmen Lauren Bresnahan '10, John Cabot '10, C o n n o r Drinon '17, Nicolas Shyne '17 and Ale.xander Shyne '22.Very sofid oudook.

We are now preparing for the visit of the 59th Superintendent of the Naval Academy Adm. R o d n e y R e m p t to the Fort Lauderdale Chapter, along with the President and C E O O f the U S N A A A George Watt '73, on February 11,2005.

We wffi be writing about that in the February article.

That is aU Folks and our wishes to everybody for a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2006.

Rise and Shine with '59.

Gainesville Chapter CAPT J Michael Smith '61, USNR (Ret.) 10424 SW 41st PI., GamesviUe, FL 32608 H: 352-376-6611; W: 352-376-3301 E: mickey@accelerarion.net

T h e Service Academy Alumffi Club of Gainesvffie held its montffiy luncheon meetffig on Thursday 19 January 2006 at GriUmaster's Restaurant.

Naval Academy alumffi in attendance were B e n Morland ' 3 4 , A l V i t o '44, MaseWeUs '47, J i m Z i m m e r m a n '54, R i c k Childress '54, Art Nussel '55, RusseU H e n d e r s o n '58, Peter McCaU '59, Walter Wynn '59, Mickey S m i t h '61, Jerry K e n n e d y '61, S a m M u t c h '71, Hansford Tyler '76, and guest Jim's son B r y c e Z i m m e r m a n '78. Attending from the Mflitary Academy were Jerre Wffitrington '46, CharHe HaU '46 and Dick Boe '54. Attending from the Air Force Academy was newest member D o u g WaUier '74.

Tffis was our first of the year business meeting. In deference to our Army brethren, offiy slight mention was made of our very successfol A - N Game December meeting. Plans for the forthcorffing year include a roster of interesting speakers, comradesffip and sea stories. O u r meetings are at 11:30 am the tffird Thursday of the month at GriU Masters, 7750 West University Avenue in Gainesvffie. Alumffi and their famflies, current and foture rffidsffipmen and cadets invited to attend.

Jacksonville Chapter CAPT Michael O. Borns '70, USN (Ret.) 1185 Salt Marsh Cir. PonteVedra Beach, FL 32082-2543 H: 904-273-4714;W: 904-285-3400, ext. 356 E: mborns@meridianmgmt.com usnaaajaxchap@usa.net

Miami Chapter Richard W Ogden '66 5590 SW 92nd St., Coral Gables, FL 33156 H: 305-665-9641; B: 305-663-5860; E: biUo@kcl.net

Sec'y: Sergei Kowalchik '61 E: sergei@beUsouth.net

Naples-Fort Myers Chapter President:Jack Cummings '47 255 Monterey Dr., Naples, FL 34119 H: 239-3533406; E: jackcuni@aol.com

Sec'y: CAPT Harvey Talk Jr. '53, USN (Ret.) P: 239-498-2012; E: HAFALK@aol.coni

Capt. Mark R . Hagerott, U S N '83 was our January 18,2006 Luncheon speaker at the Audubon Country Club. Capt.

Hagerott gave a very interesting and thought provoking view of h o w war maybe shifting from a war between macffines back to a war between humans.

H e presented a different view of the ffistorical evolution of warfare as society and mffitary organizations progressed from preindustrial, industrial, to the information age. Included among the 42 Shipmates, spouses and guests attenffing were R o y A N D E R S O N , '52, Jack C U M M I N G S , '47, Floyd BOWDEY, '47, Heyward B O Y C E , '57,Vern DUPY, '47, Harvey FALK, '53, Eari F O R S T H O F E '47, CHve G O O D W I N , '58, Bfll GRIFFIN, '60, D o u g H A Y M A N . '56, Glen L E R U M , '58, Ray LESSIG, '51, Bob L U C Y '48, Herb M A N D E L '38, Jfin M I N T O N , '59, Denny M O O R E , ' 6 1 , Tom P O L L O C K , '61, Bffi R ^ A D , '49, N e d S A R N O . '66, D o n S H E L T O N , '55, Al SLAFE '45,Wayne S M I T H , '61, Bffi SPANE, '58, BffiVONIER, '51, Dave W A G N E R , '53, Rick W A R N E R , '47, andjoe W I N K L E R , ' 6 2 .

Orlando Chapter President: LCDR Nick L. Peterson '86 USN 5679 Pond Pine Point, Oviedo, FL 32765 H: 407-365-6707; E: nick.peterson@1986.usna.com

In attendance: Peggy and N i c k Peterson '86, Efleen and John L o n g '55, G e o r g e R u o s '50, Marflyn and Art Herbert '48, BUI Forbes '55, Pete Kucyk '53, B o b Harper '62, Sheryl and Craig Corbett, '73, Gafl and Mike Agor, '76, Ann and D i c k WUson '46, T o m Marnane '89, C o n n i e Washam ('71) Nick Peterson '86 opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. N e x t month's meeting wffi be on the first Saturday of the month. We plan to see the movie "Annapofis" as a group. We'U go to the early matinee and then on to a late lunch at a restaurant nearby.

Navy reaUy put on a show for the fans at the inaugural "Poinsettia Bowl" in San

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Tom Marnane '89 advised us that he is relocating to Washington D.C. Good luck Tom. John Long '55 gave us a positive treasurer's report, after deducting the Christmas Brunch and money given to the Marines for "Toys for Tots". HopefoUy the photo of the alumffi at our brunch is attached, and you can see we had a good turnout and a good time.

Nick reported on Navy's overaU budget cuts now ffigging into the retirement fonds along with ffigher insurance prerffiums and ffigher co-pay Craig Corbett '73 was our speaker for the meeting. He has been a lawyer for some 32 years. He told us that some of the "lawyer jokes" were trffiy offensive to those lawyers who conducted business with etffics. "95% of lawyers give the rest of us a bad name" He told us of the "Revered Elders" who were practicing when he was adrffitted to The Bar What he learned from them was "We don't want lawyers just to practice law, but to practice in a 'grand manner'" He gave us good insights into what the legal system is about in Florida. It is about dispute resolution, not necessarily a justice system'.

Craig is now involved with financial planffing. Craig has also mentored Gary Washam's '71 daughter and was instrumental in building her confidence as she continues on her last year of law school.

Remember our next meeting at the HoHday Inn in Altamonte Springs wiU be March 11 th Join us then.

Go Navy Palm Beach Chapter

CAPT Walter Whipple '51, USNR (Ret.) 1100 Marine Wy West, #A3L North Pahn Beach, FL 33408 H: 561-624-3051; E: WalWhip@aol.com

Our Palm Beach Chapter met on 18 January 2006 for an outstanding luncheon to hear GEN Albin Irzyk give a most mteresting speech on ffis experiences as an infantryman under GEN Patton. GEN Irzyk commanded a tank battafion across hundreds of mfles under the inspiring leadersffip of GEN Patton, who was greatly appreciated by his men. Reflecting on these momentous times, we truly salute the courage and sacrifice of aU our mflitary, 122

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FL-Orlando: Craig Corbett '73, Gary Washam '71, Mike Agor '73, Allen Agor '04, Walt Marquardt '49, John Edvardson '73, George Ruos '50, Nick Peterson '86, Bob turnage '47, John Long '55, John Leslie '47, Dave Peterson '62, (not pictured, Tom Mihock '67)

who served with devotion and wiUingness to endure deprivations, wountis and, for some, loss of Hfe. A large group from the Navy League joined us.They were:Tom & Sefina Boles, Luth Bradford, Angel Rivera, CDR Norman Daly USN(Ret),Tom Morris, Stan Shanck, Tommy Thompson, and Ruth Van Otteren.

Present from our Palm Beach Chapter were: Rita & GU Barbe '63; Reynolds Beckwith '49; Loretta & Bion Bierer '53, Connie & Tom Brandt '63; Jane & Howard Burdick '56, Al Debacker '50, Dotty Coney (widow of Charles Coney '19); Toy Doyle '62; Peggy & Hank Gorman '44; Al Haworth '57; Bob Lees '69; Bob Stone '47, Kay & G.Tracy '67; Diana & WaU Whipple '57; our Guest Speaker and his wife.

Brigadier General Albin F. Irzyk USA (Ret) and Mrs. Evelyn Irzyk.

BGEN Albin F Irzyk USA (Ret) and Mrs. Evelyn Irzyk

Our Chapter is hosting a Dinner on Feb. 10,2006, for our visiting SUPT Vice Adrffiral Rodney P. Rempt and George P. Watt, President of the Alumni Association.

IVah Whipple '57 Pensacola Chapter

Mike McCrahi) '18, USN (Ret.) 5944 Moors Oaks Dr.;MUton FL 32583 H: 850-982-2705; E: niichael.niccrabb@navy.mil

National Trustee: CDR L. Lee Price '18 7387 Wilkins Creek Ct., Spanish Fort AL 36527 H: 251-625-2474; E; orion781@nichsi.com

HeUo from the Craffie of Naval Aviation.

During these past few months, the

Pensacola Chapter had three major events, wffile continuing to work with USNA Blue/Gold Officers and local school gffidance counselors m supportmg the appUcarion /entrance process into Annapolis for quaUfied canffidates. We're also tffiflled to announce the re- estabfishment of our local USNA Parents' Club, headed by Fucffisa Spann (son Cffiis ffi 2006).

The Faithfol gathered at New York Nick's Sport's Bar in downtown Pensacola to participate in our traditional rivalry against Notre Dame footbaU on Nov 12th. Although it was again a forgettable game, we had a great time as NY Nick's was packed with USNA Alumffi and guests. The Navy crowd was overwhelmingly populated with the younger grads from 2003/2004/2005. Each FaU we look forward to having recent grads join us at our Pensacola Chapter Alumni events.

We also had October's luncheon at our favorite noon restaurant, Carrabba's Itffian GriU. Guest speaker Mr. Jim Paul, Superintendent of the Escambia County School District ffiscussed current educational issues and highfighted how weU local students have performed in comparison with other Florida counties in standard testing and acaderffic competition. In continuing with efforts to forge working relationsffips with local school officials, the chapter had another educator as one of our guests, Pensacola CathoHc High guidance counselor Mr. Chuck Stanhope. CathoHc High School's Class of 2006 has three ffigffiy competitive canffidates applying to the Naval Academy.

Alumffi in attendance for our 25 October lunch included Mr./Mrs. Hank Anson '45, Pete Baker '71, Mike Brady '67, John Brick '50, Slug Butts '56, Elnora and Bob Feffingham '52, Celeste and Dick Folga '70,Jan and Don Gairing '49, Dick Gaskfll '54, Scott Gray '52, Dreda and Larry Grimes '55, Nicole Hayes '92,

Ray Hfll '56,Terry and Tom Hoffiiian '71, Rich Holzknecht '78,Mr./MK.Jack Horsefield â&#x20AC;˘57,Terri and l^ch Jesmonth '78, Barney KeUy '59, Peggy and Si Kitder '53, Bfll Maxson "52. Michael McCrabb '78, Lou McMiUen '52, Meghan Michael '97,Glemi Montgomery '71,AJ Pickert '47, Sean Quuin "92. Shawn Dennis "87, Jmi and Barbara Righter '82,Jeddy Ruiz '83, Lou Sarosdy '51, Maggie and Gordon Snyder '43.John Stein '65,TonyTonia '98, Nina and Barney Walsh "62, Nancy and Larry Warrenfeltz "75, Burke WeUborn '85, Maureen and Kevin Wffite "78. Bob Wflmer '54, Mary and Kurt Woltersdorf'84 The ffighfight of ffie FaU was our annual showdown with ffie Black Knights fiom West Pomt on Dec 3rd. In hopes of celebratmg anoffier victory against our Army bretffien, we once again gaffiered at New York Nicks, and were not ffisappomted. 250 Navy fans (and we counted about 4 Army foUowers) fiUed Nicks beyond capacity and a large group watched ffie game on big screens set up outside the bar. Nick ffid a great job with the pizza, wffigs and ffiinks. It was a great atmosphere to enjoy camaraderie among grads spannffig 60 years from the 1940s to the Class of 2005. Aviation students, ffight instructon, staffers, active duty/reserve, reffiees, and offier alumffi had a fantastic time. It was great watcffing the younger classes lead celebrations of Navy scores with the traffirional afrbome pushups. There were also a good number of school age kids attending and bemg ffidoctrmated into tffis timeless Army-Navy traffition. Of course the footbaU team put on a great performance to highfight the evenffig.

The last event of tffis calendar year was a gathering of local members and out- of-town guests for Navy's great win over Colorado State in the Poinsetta Bowl. Despite a mass exodus of aviation students from Pensacola for the holidays and the late start time, we had a rowdy crowd of 35 or so for the game.

The 2006 calendar is already starting to fiU up with chapter events. If you're planffing on being in the area tffis year, let us know.we'd love to have you join us.

Jeddy Ruiz Pensacola Chapter PAO Space Coast Chapter LCDR Milton E. Burdsall '56, USNR 1195 Starling Wy.Viera, FL 32955 H: 321-504-1050; E: patandmilt@hotmail.com

Suncoast Chapter Clifford P. Bermann '45 7979 S.Tamiami Trl., #338A, Sarasota, FL 34231 E: plcwec@aol.com

FL-Tampa Bay: Army-Navy game

Tampa Bay Chapter CAPT John S. Kamen '77, USN (Ret.) 1105 Culbreath Isle Dr.,Tampa, FL 33629 H; 813-288-9,548; E; k,inieiij 1 Šsocom.mil

Secretary/Communications: Steve Swift '81 E; sswitt@1987.usna.com www.usna.com/Chapters/US/fl/ranipabay/

WowAnother great win over Army! We had a ffice gathering, as we had to move the main event from Raymond James stadium due to the reschedule of the USE/West Virgiffia game, and the bar was a little on the smaU side. That may be due to partycrashers fike Carl Salazar '89 that orgaffizers did not expect, (those are his words!) It was his big corffing-out party w/ the alumffi group as he has not made it to a meeting or event yet, although it was a Httle tight for seats at RocknSports unfortunately.

From Jack Gantly'69 -Thanks for providing an exceUent venue for the army/NAVY FootbaU Game. The overaU quality of the estabfishment is a distinct cut above the typical sports bar. The facflity was clean, airy, and comfortably laid-out.The cooperation of aU of the staff was superb! That ranged from giving us foU run of the place to aUowing the rearrangement of the furniture to accommodate the various groupings. Cranking up the volume was also greatly appreciated. The combination of the aging process and careers in the military separate us into two categories: the deaf and those who can't hear.The variety and quafity of the food offered was excellent. The nachos were far better than most and my wife thorougffiy enjoyed the Buccaneer Salad.

Our table considered ourselves very fortunate to have your best server! It was a challenge to accommodate the closely arriving large number of folks who (naturaUy) expect simultaneously extraordinary service in the form of instant hot food and cold beer. That, of course, was an impossible task. Donna's enduring patience, indefatigable husde, and overaU pleasant manner disarmed the grumpiest of the lot.

On a personal note of satisfaction, she was even able to defiver the ever slow pouring Guinness in the timefiest of manner!

We also had a group of Navy folks who stayed near the beach due to distance and space considerations - about 32 folks who sent in this picture - thanks Dick Ardavany '61 for coordinating.

Our first meeting of the year had a number of folks! Attendees included: Keith Kans'88, Brand DLxon'99, Steve Swift'87, Bud Sawyer'74, David Oliveria'75, Scott Hood'66,John Kamen'77, Gary Polansky'69,Janel Brown'97, Matt Poage'94, Bud Alexander'56, Ken Cooper'88 (w/ Diane+WiU -new to area - USMC+ ffies for Southwest+ looking at BGO),Warren Hahn'60, Nikolai MuUigan'92,Tony Gray'92, Roy Coffins'56.

The year events were discussed+ the great win in the Poinsetta Bowl!

Future Dates to Save: Montffiy Alumni Meetings - first WED of every month (next: APR 5th) - Go North on Westshore from 275 and it is on the right. 1800-1930 - Barnaby's (old HouHhan's location). Montffiy MOAA Meetings -Tampa - 2nd Thursday of the month at the O'Club on Base - 11301300. '61+ meeting - St. Pete - third Friday of month at Banquet Masters on Park Blvd.

MAR 4th - Confirmed - Lightning Alumffi Hockey Game. $30 seats for upper seats in Section 328 H-J (just behind the goal). Includes 2 food vouchers that are worth $5 per ticket and possibly some Staffiey Cup DVDs (retafl value $20!) as a giveaway as weU! APR 8th - 5th Annual StarSffip Cruise (Scott Hood '66 action officer) Plans are finafized for our 5th annual StarShip Dining Cruise joint service academy event on Saturday, April 8th, 2006; boarding 4:45 pm, safling at 5:15 pm; returning to dock at 7:45 pm.

May 5th - 10th Annual Army-Navy Golf Match - Current detafls on the A/N golf match are: The annual golf match March 2006

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between the alumffi of Army and Navy has been schedffied for the afternoon of Friday, May 5th, 2006 at Feather Sound Country Club Bush T h e m e Parks Hero Salute Extended for 2006! A L C O N , AnheuserBush T h e m e Parks are offering the Here's to the Heroes promotion. Active duty and reserves, check out this free trip to Bush Gardens: http://www.herosalute.com/ states/overview.htnfl

Georgia Atlanta

Chapter

CDR Steve Frederick '12, USN (Ret.) 1031 CockreU Dr., NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152-4766 H; 770-419-9224; E; stevefred@beUsouth.net

Secretary: CDR Paul Borer '70, USNR w: 770-364-4332; E; pjborer@niindspring.com Web site: www.usnaaaa.com

We had our final event for the year when my wife and 1 hosted our Chapter Cffiistmas Party at our home in Kennesaw on 11 December. We had a great turnout tffis year, and my wife Karen outffid herseff with the spread of hors d'oeuvres, desserts and decorations. T h e preparations sure put everyone in my famfly in the hofiday spirit (although Karen did aU the heavy fifting — as usual.)

Attendees included Jim and Lynn Hatch '47, Duane and Barbara Young '49, Bffi and Sue R e n t z '55,Jack and Patricia Clay '56, Cad and Marflyn McCaUum '60, Alan and June MiUer'61, Harvey and Lois Cybffi '62, Bruce and Helene Abel '64, Lorie and Barb Moore '64, Keith and Karen Waldrop '64, Stew and Ann CaldweU '65, Jon and Jan Barton '66, Paffi and Jody Borer '70, Mitch and Carol Rowland '71, Bob and Linda Schultz '71, Mike and Lauren Wflson '71, Jerry and Barbara Schubert '72, Nick and Jean Ward '74, Pete and Susan Knoetgen '77,Jack and Kay M c C o u r t '78, and my wife and myself.

T h e montffiy luncheon attendance on 16 December was ffigh, despite the hoHday schedule competition and lack of a speaker (we normaUy go without a speaker for the December luncheon).

Attendees that came strictly for the camaraderie were Charonton Barber '42, Jim Ravenel '45,Walt Sheffield '51,John Stark '51,Johns Jaudon '55, BiU Rentz '55, Paul Hurst '62, Lorie Moore '64, Stew CaldweU '65, Joe Frazer '65,Jim Slemenda '66, Lee Whitfield '71,Tom GaUoway '71, Steve Frederick '72, John Fry '80, Mario Maddox '85, Mary McElroy '87, Scott Murray '90, Shannon Murray '92, and Tony Yannone '98. We had a great time discussing the resffits of

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the footbaU season and plans for viewing the Poinsettia Bowl.

To fighten the dark ages, we hosted Chet Gladchuk, the Director of Atffietics at the Naval Academy, as our guest speaker at our Founder's Day party on 11 February. Tffis "members offiy" event was held at the Cobb GaUeria and was weU attended. T h e AD provided interesting insights about Navy Atffietic programs.

O u r chapter social schedule is foU of opportunities to renew old acquaintances and spend time with feUow alumni.

Consider joining us at one of our montffiy luncheons (always the third Friday of the month) and at any of the events that appear on what is becorffing our standard annual schedule. We reaUy do have a great group of members here in Atlanta and the events that our orgaffization provides to be able to meet and interact with those folks are truly first class, very enjoyable and worth the effort to attend. If you are travefing to Adanta from out of towm, take a look at our website to get an idea of what is going on here, and then make plans to spend some time with other people w h o have been fortunate enough to have shared that truly defining experience at Navy. I look forward to seeing you soon, and of course, BEAT ARMY! Steve Frederick '72 Atlanta Chapter President

events incluffing luncheons, happy hours, goff tournaments and footbaU get-togethers. RJUDM Jay DonneUy '75, Deputy C o m m a n d e r U.S. Pacific Fleet was our guest speaker for a luncheon at the Pacific Club in Waikiki. O u r ffighfight event was the inaugural Founder's Day Dinner held on September 17 at the USS B O W F I N Submarine Memorial at Pearl Harbor.

T h e black tie event kicked off with cocktafls, five music and a chow caU aU the way from Bancroft HaU! A local favorite restaurant catered a deficious gourmet Hawaiian-style meal. We were honored to have A D M R o u g h e a d '73, Commander U S . Pacific Fleet as our keynote speaker, and we honored one the Naval Academy's most recent distinguished graduates, ADM (ret) R o n Hays '50.

Guam

A m o n g our ffistingffished guests was R A D M (ret) Lloyd Vasey Class o f ' 3 9 (oldest alumni present). In December, West Point and Naval Academy grads met at the Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Officer's Club, (sponsored by the P-3 guys at K-Bay) to watch Navy take home the Command-in-Cffief's trophy. What a great day! It was a lot warmer from where we were watching! We had a great time rejuvenating the chapter and look forward to bigger and better events in 2006 AU of our 2005 events were weU attended. Alumffi w h o have turned out to support our fonctions include: C A P T Harvey Gray '52, Duane Barnhart '56, VADM R o b e r t Kihune '59, C A P T John Peters '59, Hank Rinnert '60, Sheldon Zane '64, C A P T Mark Haley '67, C A P T Gerry Hofwolt '68,John Tolmie '69, C A P T Ty Alffinger '74, RJVDM Jim Beebe '75, C A P T George Manaskie '77, CAPT's Russ and Afina Grocki '81, Joe Cox '90, C D R Adam H u n t '90, Scott Mowery '91, L C D R Cofin Bowser '93, L C D R Mike Martin '96, and LT Tiffany Hffi '01

Chapter

CDR Noel M. Enriquez '84, USNR PO. Box 26849, GME Barngada, GU 96921-6849 H: 671-472-9629; HFax: 671-472-1966 C; 671-777-9629; E: NME@1984.usna.com

Hawaii Honolulu

Chapter

CDR Alan B. Lerchbacker '74, USN (Ret.) 1350 Alaniona Blvd., Ste. 2203, Honolulu, HI 96813-4618; H: 626-644-6452; E:Alerchbacker@aol.c

Sec'y: Erin Orlich E: erineorUch@yahoo.com

Aloha from the Hawaii Chapter! We have had a busy and exciting year here in paradise! 2005 gave birth to a re-energized chapter under the leadership of C D R (ret) Alan Lerchbacker '74 and C A P T Steve Colon '81.Rounffing out the board are L C D R Diego Torres ('90), D o u g Gainer ('98), and LT Erin Orfich '00.The board has made every effort to make contact with alums on the island and have found there are over 700 of us.

We kicked the year off with a ffinner at the Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay O'Club.The overwhelrffing support and enthusiasm we received lead to montffiy

Honored Guest and recent Distinguished Graduate ADM (ret) Ron Hays '50 at Founder's Day Dinner

Keynote speaker ADM Roughhead '73 addresses alumni and guests at Inaugural Founder's Day Dinner in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

Eastern Shore Chapter President: Mr. Sam Trippe '51

Idaho

8585 Northbend Rd, Ea,ston, MD 21601 H: 401-763-8719; E: rktrippe@diiw.com

Northwest Chapter Col. Kenneth WMoore '66, USMC (Ret.)

Secretary: Mr. Frank L. Gunsallus E;flgiii@hamptonroads.com

i\M$. E. Hayden Lake Rd., P.Q Bax 2020, Hayden, ID 83835-7059; H; 208-772-7494; E: i35hawk@sisna.com

Illinois Chicago Chapter CDR Fredrick WWeber '75, USNR (Ret.) 2134 Evert Ct.. Northbrook, IL 6tX162-66l2 H: 847-559-9381; W: 312-845-3444 E: Fred.Weber@lpiiiedia.net Website: w^\-\v.usna.com/chapters/us/illinois/chicago

Indiana Indianapolis Chapter CAPT Charles A. Rainey '84, USNR 1281M Double Eagle Dr., Carmel. IN 46033 H: 317-815-0575; E: craine\-@fhlbi.com

Michiana Chapter President: CDR John (Chris) Haizlip '12, USN (Ret.) 15246 Longford Dr. Granger, IN 46530 H: 574-273-2939; E: CHaizhp@aol.com

Japan Tokyo Bay Chapter CDR Nolan D. Vlllarin '82, USNR Off DSN: 315-243-8034: F DSN: 31-243-7143; Off Comm: 011-81-16-816-8034; Fax Com:011-81-t6-816-7143; SIPRj n63n\"@c7fjiavy.smil.mil; viUarin.nolan@CTiife.navy.sTTuJ-mil

Japan experienced a very cold m o n t h of December, with the mercury ffiopping to ffie lowest totals smce 1946. However, temperatures reached fever pitch as a smaU contmgent of Navy fans converged at the New Sarmo Hotel in Tokyo to witness Navy's annual tffiashmg of Army. T h e foUowmg early risers are pictured from nght to left: ( R A D M - Ret) B o b Chapfin '70 and his wffe Jan, Brock M c M u n n '70 and ffis wffe Carol, Ms. Aiko Srffith (USNA 2012), her father C D R Tony Smith '82 and wffe Naoko, and CDR(Ret) Steve Basford '78.

The Tokyo Bay Chapter welcomes CDR Patrick Murray '88, w h o took over as Commanffing Officer, Naval Pacific Meteorology and Oceanography Center, Yokosuka, Japan. C D R Michael TffiaU '89, recently assumed duties as the Deputy N6 on C7F staff under C A P T Dave Dittmer '82, w h o contffiues to show his class spirit by Hving in house number 1982. L C D R J o h n R o b i n s o n '93 is assigned to USS B L U E R I D G E (LCC 19) as the Combat Systems Officer. John wfll provide an update on the many other alumni attached to B L U E R I D G E .

Army-Navy at New Sanno

T h e Poinsettia Bowl unfortunately wiU not be shown live in Japan but the tape delay broadcast is scheduled for late eveffing on Armed Forces Network.

Go Navy! Beat CSU! CDR Nolan D. Villarin '82

Kentucky

(see also Ohio)

Louisville/Southern Indiana Chapter Captain Gregory Reinhardt '19, USNR (Ret.) 112 Talon Place, LouisvUle, KY 40223, E: captaingreg@insightbb.com; H: 502-244-7707

T h e Board of Directors for the U S N A AA Eastern Shore Chapter is planning to meet soon to chart our course for 2006.

We are eager to begin coordinating foture events and reserving key speakers for our Chapter meetings. We are attempting to schedule the Commandant, Acaderffic Dean, and Coach Paffi Johnson. We are tentatively looking at dates in March for the first Chapter meeting of 2006; of course, we wiU send emafls and fliers with specific information. President S a m Trippe '57 continues to improve after ffis surgery and we are planning on ffim competing in our golf tournament tffis summer.

Louisiana New Orleans Chapter Captain Thmas E NageHn,Jr. '14ISMR 3510 Mimosa Ct, New Orleans, LA 70131-8305; H: 504-392-2076; C; 504-352-7922; E: tom.nageUn@cox.net

Maine Portland Chapter Jeffrey Peters '85 1 Sumac D r , Brunswick ME 04011 H: 207-729-7306;W: 207-443-5576 E: jpeters@preri.com

Army-Navy game at Time Out in Easton

Maryland Annapolis Chapter President: CAPT Owen Thorp '11 1037 Bayberry Dr., Arnold, MD 21012-1650 H: 410-626-7002; E: owen.thorp@1977.usna.com; thorp@usna.edu

Secretary: CDR Dave McDonnell '85 E: mcdonnel@usna.edu

October mini-reunion at Tred Avon Yacht Club

The Annapolis Chapter of ffie Alumffi Association held a luncheon on 25 January, 2006. The guest speaker was Professor Brannon Wheeler, the Dfrector of the Naval Academy's Center for Middle East and Islarffic Stuffies. His thought provoking ffiscussion led to many questions from a crowd of about 70 alumffi.

CDR Dave McDonnell, USN Baltimore Chapter CDR Steve G.Young '84, USNR c/o Morgan Stanley 11311 McCormick Rd., HuntVaUey MD 21031 W: 410-229-8206 E: Steven.g.young@morganstanleycom

Over the past two months, additional graduates, including A n n StencU '80 and H e r b Frerichs, Jr., joined the Chapter — which is great news — and our inaugural Army-Navy party was held at Time O u t restaurant in Easton. Below is a picture of Rick, Debbie, Erika, and Erin Heaton at the Army-Navy game. Frank GunsaUus '85,Jarffie, and Frank IV braved the elements and were there also enjoying the game and warm weather — always warm when Navy winsiA rffini-reunion occurred in October at the Tred Avon Yacht Club with local saflors and alumffi.

From left to right. R i c k and D e b b i e H e a t o n ' 7 0 , P a m and Mike Epprecht '65, D o d i e and D a v i d Ghysels'51, and

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Susan and H o w a r d Winfree'61. N o t in the picture, Tony and CamiUe PassareUa'61 and S u m n e r and Fran Parker'49As always, if you know of any U S N A alumffi on the shore w h o woffid fike to join our Chapter, please invite them to attend future meetings.

BEAT A R M Y !

Frederick Chapter John M. Heiges '59 13502 West Oak St., Mt.Airy, MD 21771 H: 301-798-0045; E; JMHEIGES@msn.com

Secretary: Dan T.Altomare '88

MD-Greater Southern Maryland: Southern Maryland alumni hard at work

E: AltoniareDT@worldkitchen.com

Greater Southern Maryland Chapter CAPT Michael Dougherty '73 USN (Ret.) 23585 Tovm Creek Dr. Lexington Park,MD 20653-6343 H: 301-866-0484; E: michael.dougherty@navy.mil http://\vww.navyalumni.org

Fourteen alumffi first met on July 27™, 1999 in the Roost Restaurant to ffiscuss the formation of a local chapter of the United States Naval Academy Alumffi Association in Southern Maryland. In less than a month, on August 24™, 1999 the Greater Southern Maryland Chapter (GSMC) was estabHshed. At the end of 2005, G S M C contains 68 paid members.

Below is a brief review of the chapter's activities in 2005.

Annual Dffiner and InstaUation of Officers, Friday, February 5'' . V A D M Mike Haskins '66, U S N (Ret), Distinguished Chair for Leadersffip, and ffis wife Joanne were the guests of honor at the dinner. VADM Haskins discussed the on-going development of leaders at the Naval Academy. T h e foUowing officers were instaUed for 2005: Mike D o u g h e r t y '73, President; Mike D e Manss '73 .Vice-President; A m y Ruzauskas '97, Secretary; and Ted H e r r i n g '67,Treasurer. In attendance were: Russ Crenshaw '41, Jo and G e o r g e Van '50, Liz and L.Wayne S m i t h '50, Dee and Gus Eggert '52, Kay and B u c k McCleUan '54, Kathy and Jack Pappas '61, Diane and Brent Bennitt '64, Nadine and R e n e Chicoine '67, Bobbie and Ted H e r r i n g '67, Barbara Ward and BiU McCracken '67, Betty and Gordy Smith '67,Jackie and Garth Van Sickle '67, Pam and John B o n e '69, Marja and J i m Sandberg '69, Rhea and Mike Cosgrove '70, L e w Mclntyre '70, N o r m a and B o Heikes '71, LesHe and Mike D e M a n s s '73, Alice and Mike D o u g h e r t y '73,Jacky and A n d y MechUng ' 7 3 , R a y WenderUch '73, Franffie and D e n n i s Bostich '74,

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Faye Snyder (representing R i c h Snyder '75 w h o was on travel), Patti and Mike T h u m m '75, Pat and Lyn W h i t m e r '75, Sherri and Kevin Carey '77, Al L o h m a n '77, Anne and Chris Powers '78, Karen Zapp and W i z Withers '79, Jane and Scott Sanders '80, andTarffi and B o b D i s h m a n '85.

Midshipman Luncheon, Wednesday, May 11^^. LTJG Bobby Jones, Diversity Coordinator with the U S N A Adrffissions Office was the guest speaker at the luncheon hosted by G S M C for aU rffidshipman and their parents from the local area.

Fifth Annual Crabfest and Founders Day Celebration, Saturday, August 6'-".

Once again the weather at the Navy Recreation Center at Solomon's was perfect. In attendance were: Jo and George Van '50, Liz and L.Wayne S m i t h '50, Jackie and Fred Victor '58, Bobbie and Ted H e r r i n g '67, J i m Sandberg '69, R h e a and Mike Cosgrove '70, L e w Mclntyre '70, N o r m a and B o Heikes '71 and friend, LesHe and Mike D e M a n s s '73,AHce and Mike D o u g h e r t y '73, Iris and Mike B a c h m a n n '74, Franffie and D e n n i s Bostich '74, Faye and R i c h Snyder '75 and friends (do relatives count as friends?), Patti and Mike T h u m m '75, Pat and Lyn W h i t m e r '75, Karen and D a v e WiUiam '77 and fanfily and a lot of friends. B o b Butrick '79, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Griffith '79, Suzanne and T i m HoUand '82, D a n KraU '83 and fanffiy Steven Wright '84 and fanfily, CiCi and J i m D o n n e U y '86 and family Myra and Stephen Waugh '86 and fanfily Erin Stone '88 and fanffiy,Theresa and Paul Ghyzel '89 and family, Brenda and Shawn Hendricks '89 and famfly, Rosemary and WiUiam Padgett '89 and fanfily Tina and D a v e S w e n s o n '89 and friend, Kim and Jeff Foltz '90 and family, Julie and T i m Leake '92 and famfly, Susan and Gerald McMurray '92 and fanffiy and friends, and Kara and D a v i d N e a l '99 and famfly

Air Expo 2005, Saturday and Sunday, September 3'^'^ and 4'^'^. G S M C hosted a beer tent during the demonstrations and sold $4,100 worth of beer. Proceeds are spUt between aU the participants at Afr Expo.

CoUege Fair, Tuesday, September 20™.

G S M C supports our local Blue and Gold Officers through out the year and durmg the CoUege Fair to provide local ffigh school students wiffi information on USNA.

GSMC Beer Stand at Air Expo 2005

Army/Navy. Thursday, December l^"starts with a "Legs and Eggs" breakfast to get in the spirit of the game. That afternoon, NAS Patuxent River hosts a parade through the base of floats from local organizations and bands from the local ffigh schools. Game day, alumffi w h o do not attend the game in person are invited to the Ffight Deck Lounge to watch Navy beat Army again.

Alumm at Crabfest 2005

G S M C is stffi growing and stffi having fun. If you are in Southern Maryland on the second Tuesday of the monffi, please join us at the Roost for our montffiy meeting. G O NAVY, beat Army!

Massachusetts Boston Chapter CAPTmiliam

F. Malloy Jr. '80, USNR

31 Wadcat Ln.. NorweU, MA 02061 H; 781-659-9484; B; 617-742-3311 E: wiUiam.maUoy@1980.usna.com

Michiqan Detroit Chapter Arthur WBryant '66 1811 HoU\-\vood GrossePointe Woods. Ml 48236-1311 H: 313-885-2174: F: 313-881-2333 E: lynorart@comcast.net

What a great win over Army, and what a wonderfffi party!! T h e party bemg at a USMA house made it extra good. As a parting gffi we gave our hosts a botde of USNA Wine. They vowed to keep it and open it next year w h e n ffiey win. 1 tffink ffie wme wfll age a long time before they can open it.

The end of this year saw an important change in our officers as Charles Schott '85 turned over ffie montffiy letter writing duties to Chris Bernard '88.1 k n o w Chris wfll do a great j o b , but he has big shoes to fiU. Charles has done an outstandmg j o b ffiese last few years. H e raised ffie bar considerable and was very innovative ffi the style of what h e wrote.

Bravo Zffiu and Job weU done Charles.

T h e St. Louis Chapter held its ArmyNavy party tffis year at Maggie O'Brien's next to Uffion Station in downtown St. Louis. Grads in attendance included Mike Ames ('48), Dick Padberg ('54), Dan SuUivan ('56),Raese Simpson ('61), Bffi Brennan ('62),Tom Burch ('62), Phfl Saunders ('62),John Boley ('63), Jim Checkett ('64), Larry Meyer ('67), Terry Councilor ('70), R o n HiU ('70), Tom Abernathy ('71), Chris Craig ('72), Barry Dougherty ('72),Tom Prince ('72), D o u g R u s h ('72), Dennis Herrington ('76),JeffSanffier ('76),RodVaught ('77), John Hueseman ('78), Rick Roustio ('78), Greg Hightaian ('80),Joe Bridge ('81), Mark Stolzenberg ('81), Mflce Brown ('88), R o c k Harris ('88), Tffii Noonan ('88), JayBuffia('90), Chuck Smith ('93), Megan Smiffi ('95), and Glenn Schudel ('95).The pictures show the oldest grad Megan Smith '95 and ffi attendance (Mike Mike Ames '48 Ames) and the youngest (Megan Smith) cuffing ffie cake; and the Rushes and Checketts enjoymg themselves.

Minnesota Upper Midwest Chapter David C. Berghult '91 6628 Parkwood Rd., Edina, M N 55436-1073 W: 952-953-5353; E: berghultdc@bemstein.com

Mississippi South Mississippi Chapter Pres: CDR E. Spencer Garrett IV '88, USNR P.O. Box 1792, Gaurier, MD 39553 H: 228-497-5050; E: esgarrett@aoLcom

Secretarry: Harry J.Rucker E: navynomad50@caldeone.net

Missouri Greater Kansas City Metro Chapter

Rushes and Checketts

T h e Annual Dark Ages party was held on February 25â&#x201E;˘ at C J Muggs in downtowm Webster Groves. T h e party was weU attended and fon was had by aU. AU alumffi in the St. Louis area should check out http://usna.com/Chapters/ US/MO/StLouis/default.htm for more details on upcorffing events.

LCDR Bryan J Didier '91, USNR 13022 Carter St., Overland Pk., KS 66213-4636 P: 913-239-0327; E: bryan.didier@aquUa.com

Secretary:John Williamson E: John.wiUiamson@dfas.mil

St. Louis Chapter President: Tim Noonan '88 765W.KirkhamAve.,St.Louis,MO 63122 P: 314-963-7776; E: rimnoonan@hotmail.com

Vice Pres. & Corrs. Secretary: Mike Brown '88 4207 Humphnry St., St. Louis, M O 63116 E: tarynb@swbeU.net Web site: usna.com/Chapters/US/MO/StLouis

Nebraska Omaha Chapter CAPT Alan R. More '62, USN (Ret.) 2510 Nottingham Dr., BeUevue, NE 68123-1959 E: alan.more@l 962.usna.com

Secretary: LCDR Chris Verdoni '88, USN 4605 Longview St., PapiUion, NE 68133 H: 402-292-3230; W: 402-294-8309 E: cverdoni@email.msn.com

Nevada Southern Nevada James R. Koehn '63

Chapter

2864 Sumter VaUey Cir., Henderson, NV 89052-6876 H: 702-232-3317; C: 925-736-9642 E:jkoehn@niindspring.coni

Southern Nevada Chapter meets montffiy at a luncheon, usuaUy on the tffird Tuesday of the month, (1130-1330).

Meeting place is the Ofive Garden, 1361 South Decatur Blvd.

Those in attendance were: Bob Border '39; Ken R u i z '43, Jack Raftery '47; Frank Sain '49; Bob Titus '49; Hal Lewis '52,Jim Stephens '53, Denny H u f f ' 5 8 , D.J. N e l s o n '62; Jim K o e h n '63; Steve Linder '69;Jerry Mathre '77;Tessa Carlson '91; Brad Carlson '91; Matt WUUams '99; and Cheriene GriflSth ' 0 2 . Also present was Dave W h i t m o r e West Point '59 as an invited guest.

President Koehn conducted the busmess meeting. First on ffie agenda was a joffit report by President Koehn and Dave Wffitmore on ffie Army/Navy game gettogether held at NeUis AFB ' O ' Club.The mrnout totaled 147. Money from the various raffles and drawmgs was ffivided proportionately, smce ffiere were 27 West Pomt grads and 39 U S N A grads m attendance, some $1000 went to Army alumffi and $1600 to the Navy alumffi treasury.

Next plans were ffiscussed for the second Joint Service Academy Social to be held ffi the Hotel Management diffing facffity at U N L V on the eveffing of February 9 t h . Representatives from the USAF Thunderbirds wffi be in attendance. Also a nucleus of Air Force Academy grads wffi announce plans to start a local AFA alumni chapter. Tessa Carlson gave a report on current plans for chapter support of the 2006 U S N A Summer Serffinar Program. W i t h the added fonding from the A / N game and alumni member participation it appears that the chapter wffi be able to support sending six ffigh school juffiors to U S N A next summer. Tessa answered various questions about the program foUowing her report. A flyer was passed out to attendees announcing a visit to Las Vegas on March 1 3 t h by the Naval Academy Glee Club.

AU members were urged to attend what prorffises to be outstanding entertainment.

Bob Titus '49 Corresponding Seaetary nevadabob49(a)juno.com

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CHAPTER N E W S New Jersey New Jersey Chapter Mr. Patrick J. Hurley '87 192 Ashland Rd., Summit, NJ 07901-3244 H: 908-598-0512; E: patrick.hurley@gs.com

New Mexico Albuquerque Chapter Keith S.Jones '60 63 Woodlands Dr.,Tijeras, NM 87059-7826 H: 505-797-3578; E: caseyjonesabq@earthlink.net

Secretary: Herb Richter '59 E: herbertrichter@msn.com www.usna.com/chapters/us/nm/

New York Capital District Chapter GeneW Griesau '75 216 Woodlavm Ave., Albany NY 12208 H: 518-482-3370; E: gwgriesau@gocontec.com

Central New York Chapter President: CAPT Steve Erb '68 USN (Ret.) 16 Hurd Street, Cazenovia, NY 13035 H: 315-655-5957; E: SteveErb@aUtel.net

Secretary: Michael T. Keville E: mickvl@twcny.rr.com

Metro New York Chapter President: Robert Black '63

INAANY)

NAANY, PO Box 1812, NYC, NY 10185-1812 P: 212-551-1437; E: RABlack@1963.usna.org

Sec'y/Treas: Dave Ricd '97 C: 646-773-2829; E: dricci7591@aol.com

Webmaster: Tom Williams '88 E:Tom_2500@msn.com;Website: w^ww.naanyorg; HotLine: 1-800-234-USNA (-8732)

N A A N Y held a great Chapter Meeting on 6 December with U S N A Superintendent R M D M R o d n e y R e m p t '66, accompaffied by ffis wife, Pam, at the Midtown Executive Club in Manhattan! We were also privfleged to have the A.D., Chet Gladchuck, accompaffied by ffis wife Kathy, speak to us. T h e A.D.'s very motivating brief on Navy sports and the accomplishments of Midshipmen atffietes was foUowed by the Supe's outstanding talk on exceUence at T h e Academy and about what we can expect to see. H e pointed not offiy to success in the efforts to gain diversity in adrffission but also to its chaUenges. H e was especiaUy proud to note the four Midshipmen w h o recently were named Rffiodes Scholars and recogffized the depth of the faculty, which results in this kind of exceUence in the Brigade. T h e Supe summed up the ongoing facflities expansion and development, mentioning the Levy Center and preparations for new field house, as weU as Memorial Stadium accompHshments. Association President, G e o r g e Watt '73, also present, in ffis introduction of the Supe, lauded the

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Chapter for its efforts and spoke to the importance of Chapters in the foUer alumni experience.

N A A N Y co-hosted w i t h W R S N Y the annual Christmas & HoHday Party for alumffi and guests of aU Service Acaderffies on 19 December. Arranged

by J i m H o c k i n g '53 at the Racquet & Tenffis Club, a grrrreat time was had by aU! Incorffing president D a v e R i c c i '97 welcomed everyone, commented on NAANY's forthcorffing plans and programs, and invited aU to Chapter events. Vice President T o m WiUiams '88,Webmaster extraordinaire, has posted pictures from the gathering on our Website.

Membersffip renewals, new sign-ups, and alumffi transferring into the metro N Y C area bode weU for Chapter strength and thus for enhanced participation and programs. We are now vigorously pursuing forther membership development.

Alumffi can go offiine at our website to get information and join or renew.

By the time tffis column appears, N A A N Y expects to have instaUed new Chapter President D a v e R i c c i '97, w h o refieves R o b Black'63. This was Blackie's second stint and he wffi return to serving as Networking Chair. A m o n g those newly instaUed are: Sean Finnerty '99, Secretary/Treasurer; and Richard Hans '83, a former Treasurer, in the newly estabHshed office of President Elect. Richard is expected to refieve Dave at the end of his regular term.

Chapter event detafls found on the website. M o n t e l WiUiams '80 has postponed his appearance untfl the faU. The Navy League black tie ffinner with SecNav to kick off comrffissioffing activities for the USS N E W Y O R K occurs on Wednesday, 22 March at the Marriott Marquis. NAANY's own Steve R e i n e m u n d '70, Chairman & C E O , PepsiCo, chairs the Comrffissioning Comrffittee. O u r meeting with T o m HaU '63, Ass't SecDef (Reserve Affairs) is planned for Thursday, 27 Aprfl. T h e final Networking Nights for this 'season' are scheduled for Wednesdays, 15 March and 19 Aprfl. Check our HotLine for updates and end-of-May Fleet Week activities .

Western New York Chapter CAPT Nelson A. Blish '69, USNR (Ret.) 3840 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618-3729 H: 716-248-9739; E: neIson.bUsh@kodak.com

T h e annual clash between Army and Navy went off with out a hitch here in Rochester, NY. T h e West Point Society hosted the US Naval Academy at Staffiey's

Grffi. Every one gathered in anticipation the great event around 1400, and we commenced with the typical verbal sparring. Navy was out numbered approximately 7 to 1 at the bar, but we were toe to toe with respect to enthusiasm. A sheet poster was h u n g at the front of the gathering. It was simple, yet commufficated volumes, " G o Navy! Beat Army!" wffich we absolutely did.The room erupted in a loud, tumultuous roar as Army scored ffist. Then Navy went ahead and never looked back and our Army coUeagues became strangely sflent. We aU shook hands and vowed to get together next year, and of course Army thinks it wiU be different but we know better.

In attendance were from left to right (front row) John G. Worman '86; Nelson Blish '69; (back row) MSgt Ekhard Schuiz, USMC; Denzil Thies, USN(ret); Ken Darin '79; John Funkhauser '57. The quarterly board meeting for the Western NY chapter was held December 15,2005.

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Carolina

Cape Fear Chapter CDR Geoffrey A. Losee '85, USNR 3128 Lantern Way Wihnington, N C 28409-8548; H: 910-350-1516; E: glosee@ec.rr.com

Charlotte Chapter President: Mr. Ryan M. Stone '96 17235 Georgian HaU Dr., Charlotte, NC 28277-1775 H: 704-540-4354; E: ryaniTistone@carohna.rr.com

Eastern North Carolina Chapter President: Bill Ritchie '53 324 Plantation Dr, New Bern, N C 28562-9507 H: 252-633-2396; E: ritchiewh@alw^ysonline.com;

Vice President: Rob Skrotsky '67 PO Box 778, New Bern, NC 28562 H: 252-514-0299; E: crskrotsky@eardiUnk.net

Secretary: Tim Marvin '59 PO Box 731, Kure Beach, N C 28449-0731 E: miarvin@eartllUnk.net

Treasurer:Jim St John '53 601 Dora] Ct., New Bern, N C 28562 H: 252-636-1977; E: saintUnk@always-online.com

T h e Eastern N o r t h CaroHna Chapter has fixed its meeting schedule for 2006.

Regular meetings wiU be held at Cherry Point on odd number months and at Camp Lejeune on even numbered months with the foUowing exceptions: T h e Founders day Celebration wiU be held at the Chelsea Restaurant in N e w Bern on September 16â&#x201E;˘; the December 2

meeting wiU be held in JacksonviUe at Sywanyk Scarlet and Gold Traffitions Club. For ffirffier information please caU Rob Skrotsky "67 at 252 514-0299. It looks Hke anoffier great year.

Piedmont Chapter President: Col Gary L. Beaver '77 USMCR 10 SUver Oask Court. Greensboro. N C 27455-1481 H: 336-288-8792; E: gbeaver@>npakl.iw.com

Secretary: LCDR John Chilson '91 USN E; Iohn_ChUson@eUis\vinters.com

Triangle Chapter John M. Scott '67 836 Shad>lawn Rd.. Chapel Hill, N C 27514 H: 919-968-1337; E: pelorus@beU.soudl.net

Ohio Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Chapter CAPT Gerald R Motl USNR (Ret.) 9825 Gateclub Dr.. Cincinnati, O H 45241-3827 H: 513-769-4556; E: gerrymod@fvise.net

Once again, ffie Cmcinnati alumffi (togeffier wiffi aU alumffi worldwide) enjoyed anoffier great Navy victory over Army on December 3.Tffis year, our celebration was hosted by Frances and Mike Dinn '78 at ffiefr beautifffi new house in Wflder, Kentucky. Also j o m in ffie celebration were: Kathy and B o b Lauffnan '53, Leah and Jerry Balsly '69, T o m Schram '69, D o n n a and D.J. Crane '72, Dabney and Fred P o t t s c h m i d t '72, Mike S i m o n '73, Perry D e m p s e y '72 and his guest Vfrgiffia McBride, Carole and Jim AUison '80, Curt H a r t m a n '87, Karen and Brian van N o r m a n '88, Kristma and Chris C a m a c h o '92, Diane and Steve Carrington '92, Lisa and Dan Clabbers '92, Deffise and Shane Crase '94 with guest Jennffer and Sharif Abdrabbo U S C G A '94.

Several of the wives (so many that we lost track) were proud expecting moffien. Congramlations to them and the fathers, and best wishes and prayers. And, once agaffi, thanks to Frances and Mflce Dinn '78 for serving as wonderfol hosts for this event.

Cleveland Chapter CAPTA.O. Rule M '50, USNR (Ret.) 90 Pheasant Run, Chagrin Falls, O H 44022 H: 440-247-4379; W: 440-247-511X1 Ext328 EE: ruIeIIl@aol.com

Columbus/Central Ohio Chapter Russell A. Puppe '66 242 Crossing Crk., North Gahanna, O H 43230 H: 614-418-5024; E: rpuppe@columbus.rrcom

Toledo Chapter Mr. David B. Puckett '63 5051 Chatham Valley, Rd.,Toledo, O H 43615-1107 E: dpuckett@buckeye-express.com

OH-Toledo: Naval Academy Midshipman's Luncheon, Toledo Club - Toledo, OH O u r regular scheduled meetings are held at ffie Toledo Club on the second Friday of every m o n t h at noon. Anyone in the area is W E L C O M E to attend.

We held a Founder's Day meeting o n October 10 with wives. David Puckett made a presentation using Capt Watt's video, ffie Sffipmate article on Founder's day, and some outside research on Secretary Bancroft and Commander Buchanan.

Thanks to the kind hospitafity of Tom Case '61 and his wife Carol we were able to get together to watch and celebrate Navy's terrific win over the Cadets ofWest Point!!

Most recendy we were able to gather over the hofidays with Midshipman 2 / C Zepf and Midsffipman 3 / C Schoen and get a current picture of the happeffings in the yard, wffich we aU enjoyed.

O u r next event, beyond our regular meetings, wffi be our Dark Ages Party on March 3,2006 at the Toledo Club starting at 1830 hours.

Go Navy!!

Oklahoma Oklahoma City Chapter CAPT Stuart A. Merriken '58, USN (Ret.) 1113 Riviera Dr., Norman, OK 73072-7612 H: 405-360-3876; E: samerriken@aol.com

Tulsa Chapter CDR Harry V Rouse IV '77, USN (Ret.) 2623 East 33 PL,Tulsa, OK 74105-2334 H: 918-748-8650; E: HVRouse@aol.com

Oregon Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter CAPT R. Tim Myers '64, USN (Ret.) 3766 Lanewood Rd., Lake Oswego, O R 97035 H: 503-697-0865; E: tobymaggiel@aol.com http://usna.com/Chapters/US/OR

menibers@usnaphil.coni; event,s@usnaphil.com webmaster@usnaphil.coni; www.usnaphil.com

Shipmate News Input: Brian Degnan '98 E: degnanb@yahoo.com

Upcoming Chapter Events: Montffiy Job Networking Event - 11:30 am at the Chart House at Perm's Landing the first Wednesday of every m o n t h March 11,2006 - U S N A Canffidate Info Day May 11,2006 - Parents' Night May 13,2006 - Army-Navy Goff Outing May 17, 2006 - Sunshine CaU with C A P T Byerly October 12, 2006 — Founders' Day Dinner @ VaUey Forge Mffitary Academy For more iffiormation on our events, please visit www.usnaphfl.com Recent Chapter Events: January 24, 2006 — Board of Director's Meetffig at Baggataways in Conshohocken December 22, 2005 — Poinsettia Bowl Television Party - T h e Phfladelpffia Chapter set the nfidwatch (Kickoff was 2230 EST) to cheer on Navy in the Poinsettia Bowl from the Baggataway Tavern in Conshohocken. T h e watch section included John H u g h e s '71, his daughter, Nicole, w h o had just taken two exams at N Y U that day. Kit Vallhonrat '93, PJ. Boles, one of the owners of the Baggataway and son of a CAPT, U S N , and T i m FarreU '76.The Chapter welcomed John and Kit aboard when they joined the chapter that ffight (mornmg).

Membership Information: All alumni in the Delaware VaUey are invited and encouraged to join our chapter, please contact T i m FarreU '76 by phoffing his home 610-455-0201, U.S. Postal Service to ffis home: 1007 Carolyn Drive,West Chester, PA 19382-7455, or emafl members@usnapffil.com.

Pennsylvania Philadelphia Chapter LtCol V.M. "Corky" Gardner III '77, USMC (Ret.)

Pittsburgh Chapter William E. Otto '71 4105 Tartan Ct., MurrysvUle, PA 15668-1045 E: figaro4105@aol.com

121 Glenn Rd., Ardmore, PA 19003 H: 610-645-5361; E: president@usnaphil.com

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Philippines Philippines Chapter Jose "Roy"Roilo Golez '70 4/F Crowntop Condominium Ortigas Ave., GreenhiUs, San Juan H; 726-8134 917-539-5095 (NSC) 927-6271; fax: 928-6029 E: gogo@golez.com

Secretary: Vincent Siltala '93 O / N - l H Q PhiUppine N.avy (pnia92) 2335 Roxas Blvd., Manila P; 919-354-5846; E: pastilan@hotiiiail,coni

R o y G o l e z '70 announced in rffid-January a get-together for D o y & Cely Heredia '67 SATURDAY eveffing 21 January, 7pm, at AnnapoHs Seafood Palace,AnnapoHs St., Greenhflls, San Jua, a no host dinner.Tffis came about because on N e w Year 's Day, Raffy Dacanay '76 reported ffiat they were in town and staying at City Garden Hotel along Makati Ave. Rally later reported: Doy and Cely are available on said date. Their daughter Abby is ivith them. We can ask them to bring her also.

R o y has repfied to this, and certaiffiy Cely and Abby are also guests.

This is the beauty of commuffication and the Internet.

AdffitionaUy Chuck Agustin '60 found a classmate, V A D M Vance Fry '60 (Ret) doing audit work on a techffical school in Meycauayan, Bulacan and had planned on a rffiffi-reuffion at the N L E X Petron Station in Bocaue together with classmate B e n n y L o m o t a n '60 en route back from a visit to P M A by the P M A Foundation which Chuck currently chairs. Chuck also plans to convince Archie Heckler '57 to join them from Angeles.

Speaking of PMA, Chuck reports that finaUy we 're getting the support of J U S M A G in coordinating the plan for the Army-Navy Memorial at Fort del Pilar.

T h e Memorial is a project initiated when Chuck was PMAAA Chair when he convinced the West Point Society to agree to a joint memorial rather than a West Point Memorial, wffich they wanted to transfer from its unwanted site near the gas station to a more pubfic area..

President Fidel Ramos Hked the idea, and then S N D Eduardo Errffita approved the concept. Chuck hopes to get the Committee going again m February ff not sooner O u r Boracay hotelier-to-be, Ariel A b r i a m '74 inaugurates by February his "Officers C l u b " at Boracay which he caUs Boracay Beach Club. If we can believe Chuck, w h o was defighted to have been invited for a late Happy H o u r on 10 January when the latter came to pick up

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his vacationing famfly from the beautiful island. "Managed to do an 18-hole game too", according to Chuck as he revisited the Fairways and Blue Waters Golf Course which he rates likewise as world class. Revisited, because in the iffid-1990s he had a chance to play 6 holes whfle the course was stiU under construction. Ariel has started the construction of a 3-storey hotel building which he hopes to make as the P M A A A - U S N A A A Headquarters on the island. I also had the chance to meet ffis son Alvin A b r i a m '01.

From young H a n n a h Marcelo, w h o is StiU at NAPS, we got this ffice note as she joined the U S N A P H I L : BAs the new member of your egroup, I thought it would be proper for me to say heUo to everyone and introduce myself.

My name is Hannah Adam Marcelo, I was born in June 23,1988 in Los Angeles, CA. I am a senior ffigh school at Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach,VA. M y dad is a U S N Cffief Petty Officer and was a former cadet (he left P M A as a plebe and finished coUege in a civffian school), and my m o m is a registered nurse. I have two sibfings: a 14 year-old sister and a nine-year old brother. Both of my folks are Phiffipine Navy brats. M y grandpa is the former ViceAdnfiral Head of the P M A and PffiUipne Navy (BiUy Marcelo). M y other grandpa (mom 's side) is the late Captain Adam of Cavite City.

I am a varsity swimmer (lettered); track and field member; Kempsvffie H.S. Fffipino-American Club Vice President; Student Council Association (SCA) Community Service Comrffittee Chairperson;Virginian Pflot newspaper contributor for the teen section; and cadet N C O of Civfl Air Patrol (CAP). I speak very Htde Tagalog but I can understand it weU enough to deal with the people.

I love to be in the Navy. We have been stationed in Long Beach, CA; Subic Base; Singapore;Yokosuka, Japan; Bremerton, WA; San Diego, CA; N A T O Greece; and presently here in Virgiffia Beach.

Because of my myopia I have to ask the Naval academy for a waiver. But they kept m u m and seem to just ignore me. I applied to the Merchant Marine Academy and flatly they rejected me for the same reason. My myopia is weU over what U S M M A could waive. Dad doesn 't want me to join the Army so that U S M A is not an option. Nothing seem to impress my dad more than that of USNA,just when we got back from Greece in 2003, we visited the academy in the summertime. It

was my first exposure to the Naval Academy and I was in awe just by its atmosphere, not to mention seeing the plebes double time. N o t too long ago VMI invited me and my dad for a 1-day orientation, we thought it is a good school and considered it an option. VMI has been persistent in getting me in. I thought VMI it is for me.

But one gray morning whfle I was at school, my Blue and Gold Officer broke the news to my m o m regarffing my selection to NAPS, I have accepted the appointment and my journey now begins Sincerely yours, Hannah Adam Marcelo NAPStar Class of 2007 and U S N A Class of 201 I B V i c M a m o n ' 6 1 , Archie Heckler '57 and R o y G o l e z '70 quickly joined in welcorffing young Hannah.

Recreational Vehicle American Chapter CAPT James N. Roberts '59, USN (Ret.) 152 Springlakes Dr, Martinez, GA 30907 H: 706-860-6430; E: jrobe92528(gaol.com

Sec'y:Charlie Norton '62 E: charies.norton@1962.usna.com

Treasurer: Glenn Shindler '64 4530 Lasheart Dr, La Canada, CA 91011 E: gshindler64@e3rthhnk.net

Shipmate inputs to:Terry Sutherland '54 1632A Firetower Rd., Chipley FL 32428 E: terry.sutherland@1954.usna.com http://hey_trankI6.tripod.coni/rv/

Before winter and spring officiaUy become summer the RV Chapter wffi have seen three C o m e Arounds to boot off the year. Since Key West was partiaUy ffisabled during the 2005 hurricane season, we had to sffift our traffitional winter meeting there to JacksonviUe, 7 - 1 3 February 2006. Many thanks to Maryjane and B o b M e t c a l f ' 6 1 , members w h o usuaUy winter in Florida had their shot at a new ambiance under the leadership of these Firsties. Lots of activities out of Flanfingo Lake RV Resort were enjoyed, but you'U have to wait to hear of the members and business meeting nfinutes untfl next issue.

W h e n last we heard, some 48 members were not paid up in dues for 2006. Glenn Shindler '64 is the treasurer and he wffi accept checks made out to U S N A A A RV Chapter. T h e by-laws aUow up to three years dues ($5 per year) paid in advance. A suggestion from a member w h o never knows if he is paid up: get out of your chair right now, grab a

piece of paper and a pencfl, write D U E S in big letters and set the note on the ffining room table. That wiU get you a good start on senffing in that check. See Glenn's adffiess above. And as long as you're writing checks, you can go to www.usna.com, click on Alumni Store link, then choose Apparel and pick a product, say. Cross Creek Men's Polo. T h e n cfick on View Logos, select a category, blue check box to oet the drop-down menu, then click on Chapters and chose RV Chapter logo.

Per Jim Roberts '59 this wiU let you get the logo for your jacket or shirt or even a beer mug.

We have room for one photo this month showing our second most senior gray eagle, V i c Sharpe '48, and other C o m e Around faithfuls.

We need more Firsties in 2006, especiaUy in the west. Thanks to aU Firsties for volunteering to get their Alumni shipmates together over the last five years.

Members may have time to visit Natchez Trace Come Aroimd, 14-19 March at River View RV Park,VidaHa, LA 318 336-1400.

Finries are Chris and Walt Baskin '59 843 705-9050. Details on ffie web site but in addition to a busmess meetffig, features are flie historic Natchez Pageant at 2000 Wed. 15 March; Frogmore Plantation 1300 Thu., Old Natchez Mansions by appt. Be sure to get more info on ffie web site as ffie Baskins have done a ffiorough job of plannmg. wbaskm@davtv. com.

Corr. Sec'y: Ben Katz '57

For those w h o vviU be on the road in May, big domgs are being detafled out by Firsties Janet and A n s o n B u r l i n g a m e '65 in Branson, M O 17 - 22 May 2006.The campground has reserved 25 riverfront (one row back) sites and wiU take reservations now. Please contact the campground direcdy for reservations: bransonkoa@aol.com. Sign up early to get 50-amps close by. T h e cutoff date for sites is 17 March.When a P O D is ffimed up, Burfingames wiU give you estimates so you can write a check for advance activities.

The event wffi kick off with a caffish supper and hillbilly entertainment on Wed. evening. During the week two shows wffi be scheduled for advance reservations and a tentative tee time wffi be set up for goff.

A group supper or dinner wffi be set up at a lake or padffie wheel restaurant. There wfll be something to do wffich wiU help members keep their quals up to date: touch-and-go, rubber bumper drffis, submarine races; anson58@aol.com; janmorganl(gaol.com;417 825-2988.

Tennessee Chattanooga Chapter Mr.Joiin R. Rodman '66

Rhode Island Newport Chapter ADM James R. Hogg '56, USN

hearing about the plans for this city's growing interests.

We look forward to being together moiitUy and keeping in touch with both new and old acquaintances.

Happy N e w Year to aU!

1302 Peter Pan Rd., Lookout Mountain, GA 30570 W: 423-756-0285; E: rodman@usit.net

(Ret.)

2556 West M.iin Rd., Portsmouth, Rl 02871 H:401-841-2625 E: becat57(a!nisn.coni

South Carolina Charleston Chapter CDR H. Richard Stein '82, USNR (Ret.) 784 Preservation PI, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464-5196 H: 843-856-6591 ;E: rstein@sandlappergrDup.com

Low Country Chapter CAPT Peter M. Hyers '77

Knoxville-Oak Ridge Chapter CAPT Carl N. Strawbridge, USN (Ret.) 17 Rivers Run Way Oak lUdge.TN 37830-9005 H: 865-220-8861; E: cns@ornl.gov

Secretary- Treasurer: CAPT Mark Kohring '73, USNR (Ret.) E: kohringmw@ornl.gov

Memphis Chapter CAPT Jack Quintan '61, USNR (Ret.) 3987 Lakewood Cv, Memphis.TN 38128 H:901-372-8423 E: JACK.QUINLAN@na.manpower.com

75 Port Tack, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928-5237 H: 843-842-6167; E; hyersp@cs.com

Palmetto William B. Swent '88 Leatherwood,Walker,Todd & Mann, PC. 100 E. Coffee St., PO. Box 87 GreenviUe, SC 29602-0087 W: 864-242-6440; E: WSwent@LWTM.com

South Carolina Midlands Chapter President: LCDR A. EdTilden '71, USN (Ret.) 4040 Bloomwood Rd, Colombia, SC 29205-2847; H: 803-254-0425; E: aerilden@sc.rrcom Web site: www.usna.com/chapters/us/sc/niidlands

Secretary: Katie Hirsch E: mkh5325@aol.com

T h e South Carofina Miffiands Chapter of the U S N A A has had a busy year in 2005 and is looking forward to an interesting 2006!

In November we celebrated the 10th Anffiversary of the group.

We had a wonderfol dinner at the Sumnfit club in Columbia SC. Members recounted some of their most memorable moments in their mffitary careers. It was very special to share these memories with each other.

In December, we started the holiday season with a delightful evening at the home of O W D i x o n '53 and his wife Barbara. Lots of Hofiday cheer aU around!

At our January 19th luncheon meeting our speaker was M r Jim .GambreU, Sutherlands '54, Christy Jaap (Joe '60), Sharpes '48 the Econorffic Development Director for at Charleston Come Around, Mar '04. the City of Columbia, S C W e enjoyed

Jim Googe '57 and grandson Logan Todd

It was another great Army-Navy game and the Memphis Chapter thorougffiy enjoyed our joint party with the West Point Society of Mempffis. Alumni, parents and friends of the acaderffies on both sides fffied the party room at the Fox and H o u n d to overflowing. Joining the festivities this year were Fred R o w e '65 and his son Paul, B o b and Karen PhiUips (parents o f R o b PhiUips '08), Fran and H e r b Barnett '65, KeUi and Mitch K i n g (parents o f Joel S p e e l m a n '07), J i m O w e n '56, M i n d y and Eric RandaU ' 8 1 , R e g i n a l d and J u i i e W o u r n o s (parents o f S a m '07), J i m ThoreU '63, D e o n n a and Mark N e w m a n '84, Brenda and B o b R a c h o r '69, Richard FarreU '65 w i t h sons M a t t h e w and Brian, Terry and D o u g Patton '79, Margie and Mark Lindsey '75, J i m G o o g e '57 and his grandson L o g a n Todd, Karen and Sale LiUy '78, Shannon and Paul Schuhlein '85 w i t h Kate, CoUin and Chris, Betsy and Judd O s t e n '64,

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CHAPTER NEWS Kara and E d Peyton '93, E m o r y BrowTi '64, Kay and D a n C o o k '78, GaU and Maurice Taylor '56, K i m and Terry O b e r m e y e r '92, Mary and Jack Quinlan '67 and EUen and Mike Fifer '78.

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Judd and Betsy Osten '64 and Emory Brown '64 Nashville

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LtoR 2005 Pres StovaU '84, Ron Shaw '52,2006 Pres Sandoval '81.

CDR John F. Ohlinger '69, USN (Ret.) 880 Lakemont Dr, NashviUe,TN 37220-2124 H: 615-370-1441; w: 615-594-7628 E: John.ohlinger@usna.1969.com

Texas Mike Fifer and Dan Cook '78 Alamo

Tffis year the class of '65 had to share the honor with '78 for the most in attendance (3) whfle '56 and '64 were close on their heels with 2 each. Tffis years door prizes were Navy rffiffi helmets signed by Heisman Trophy winners Joe BeUino and R o g e r Staubach. Winners of the coveted prizes were Betsy and Judd Osten '64, Fred R o w e '65 and J i m G o o g e '57.

Maurice Taylor and Jim Owen '56

Juliet Wuornos (mother of San '07j, Kelli King (mother of Joel Speelman '07) and Karen Phillips (mother of Rob'08)

Paul and Fred Rowe '65

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President: CAPT Ron A. Sandoval '81 USN 18010 Keystone BIf, San Antonio,TX 78258-34361

Please send Shipmate Submissions and all correspondences to: Secretary: Dave Driskell '63 PO. Box 461564, San Antomo,TX 78246-1564 E: info@alamogoats.org

O u r December Christmas party was a social event/meeting. We assembled with our spouses at Cha Cha's. President Lawrence StovaU introduced some business relating to our choosing a Chapter Representative for our position on the U S N A A A Board ofTrustees. After some ffiscussion and a couple of votes we decided that it was best for the 2006 Chapter Board/membersffip select tffis representative. Also we held elections for the 2006 Chapter Board. Those elected were: President: R o n Sandoval '81;Vice President Phfl Meurer '58;Treasurer Jim Kieffie '62; Secretary Dave DriskeU '63; Chapter representatives are Mike Leschinsky '89;Wendy Rivers '52, and Carlos Rosende '77.We are looking forward to another banner year. Those present at the meeting were R u t h and Art Carpenter '53,Tom Colbourn '68, Fran and Dave DriskeU '63, Bffi Due'64, Pat and Gene Flesher ' 6 1 , Cathy and LeRoy Haenze '58, Anne and Jim Kieffie '62, Mike Leschinsky '89, Phfl Meurer '58, R u t h a n d J K Minton '66, Elaine a n d j o e Pope '56, June and Tom Reedy ' 52, Betty and Wendy Rivers '52, R o n Sandoval ' 8 1 , R o n Shaw '52, Gerry and Bffi Simpson '56, Lawrence StovaU '84 and Kristina KeUy from the Navy recruiting ffistrict.

Kristina has provided us with exceUent support in organizing joint events.

R o n and Blanca Sandoval traveled to San Diego to watch Navy beat Colorado State in the Poinsettia Bowl.They reported a great time visiting with old friends and famfly.

LtoRJK Minton (w/grandson) '66, Ruth Minton, Bill Due'64.

Other schedffied events as of tffis subrffission are: January 20, Business meeting (note tffis is the tffird Friday of the month) February 17,Valentine celebration, honoring widows and spouses. Guest speaker Juffith Markelz, Program Manager Solffier and Famfly Assistance Center, Brooke Army Meffical Center.

March 5,1400 hours Academy Day at USAA (Blue and Gold) March 17, Guest Speaker: Prof Jeffi^y Adfficott, Director, Center for Terrorism Law, St Mary's Uffiversity.

Please visit our website Alamogoats.org for the latest information on our Chapter.

J. D. (Dave) Driskell '63 Chapter Seaetary Austin

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RADM William A. Heine '62, USNR (Ret.) 8704 Blue Creek Cv., Austin,TX 78735-1431 H: 512-327-5619; E: bheine@acitexas.com

Corresponding Secretary: Don McAlister '63 H: 512-365-7068; E: don.nicaUster@skyvueusa.coni

Chapter meetings are held at 11:30 am on the fourth Tuesday of each m o n t h at M a n e CaUender's, 9503 Research Blvd. # 4 0 0 in Austin.

We've been ffisplaced for the last couple of meetings in 2005 because ffie restaurant where we normaUy meet uses the space for something else during ffiat time. But with ffie start of 2006, we should be back in our old h o m e and invite any graduates, whether new to the area, passing through, or having been here for awhfle but haven't attended to join us.

Our big event for December was ffie Army-Navy game, and it was BIG. By agreement with the West Point Alumni Chapter in town, ffie chapter whose team loses must make ffie arrangements for the next year's party. So the Army guys put togeffier ffie event and we are pleased to say wiU be doing so again in 2006.

The nvro alumffi groups gathered at ffie Cool River Restaurant on Parmer Lane in Austm and I woffid have to adrffit the Navy crowd was oumimibered at ffie start byffieUSMA folks. But weU before Navy Blue and Gold was simg, ffie crowd had dwindled to mostlyffieAnnapolis supporters.

Thanks to ffie West Pomt alums for puttmg ffie event togeffier. It was a great afternoon and lots of fon. We look forward to domg it agaffi wherever they selea next year.

BillPierson, '48, and his wffe, Muriel, were joined in front of the party room Christmas tree by Harold "Scorchy" Smith

The Class of '58 is a rather shy, retiring group. But we were finally able to get George Denny, '58, and wife, Barbara, and Bing Bassett, '58, and wife.

Bunny, to show their class slogan

North Texas Chapter

LCDR James M. Bethmann '11, USNR 3825 Marquette St., Dallas,TX 75225 W: 214-754-0019 ext. 222 E: Jiin.Bethmann@highJandpartners.com

LCDR Kurt Metcalf '91, USNR 9718 Enmore Ln., Frisco, TX 75035 e: kurt.metcalf@1991 .usna.com http://www.usnaaa-ntx.com

December 18,2003 The North Texas Annual Blue Cffip Dinner for prospective Naval Academy candidates was held on December 20, 2005 at the Royal Oaks Country Club ffi DaUas. The attendance at the dinner was the largest ever including 46 candidates and their parents and guests, 30 Midsffipmen and their guests, local alumm and e i ^ t officers and staff from the Naval Academy The contingent from the Naval

Academy included the guest speaker,Vice Adnfiral Rodney P. Rempt, the Superintendent of the Naval Academy, George Watt, President/CEO of the Alumni Association and Captain Karen Frye, Director of Adrffissions. The Superintendent and George Watt were presented with cowboy boots which completed their transition to bona fide Texan. In previous visits to Texas, the Chapter has presented them with cowboy hats and belts. In adffition to the presentation by the Superintendent, Cfint Bruce '97 spoke on ffis experiences as a SEAL after playing in the NFL foUowing graduation. After the ffinner, the Superintendent traveled to San Diego for the Poinsettia Bowl.

January 10,2006 The North Texas Chapter met for its regffiar montffiy luncheon on January 10, 2006. Keith Tibbits '77 briefed the Chapter's recent selection as one of tffiee small Alumni Chapters to serve a tffiee year term on The Board ofTrustees. As a resffit of the selection, the North Texas Chapter wiU have a seat at the table and a vote at Trustee meetings for ffie next tffiee years.

The generalffiscussionincluded planned events for 2006. The Chapter woffid Hke to hold a Founder's Day Dinner next faU and is looking for a volunteer to coorffinate planffing for the event.

Our Chapter website, http://www.usnaaa-ntx.com/index.html, has been upgraded. An onfine schedule aU Navy sporting events in the DEW area and a Hnk to a composite schedule for aU Navy sports has been added on the Links page.

In attendance lUchard Clark '53, HerbTrenham '54, Bffi LavaUee '55, Richard Cudfipp '59,John Gorman '64, Denny Connor '66, John Hamflton '68, Ken Srffith '72, Dan Weaver '72, Keith Tibbits '77, Dave Rich '81, Ross Beaton '87,MarkJosHn '87,"WffitTantleff'88, Brandon (Randy) Neisius '90, Bryan Wright '90 and Mike Walsh '91.

Upcoming events Feb 7 Montffiy Alumffi Luncheon Mar 7 Montffiy Alumni Luncheon Apr 4 Montffiy Alumffi Luncheon May 2 Montffiy Alumni Luncheon Jun 6 Montffiy Alumffi Luncheon Texas Gulf Coast Chapter

Dan Holsberg '92 14406 Corktree KnoUs, Cypress,TX 77429-4818; H: 281-256-2643; E: Holsberg@earthUnk.net Web site: usna.com/Chapters/US/Texas/GulfCoast /default.htm

Smith - McCool Memorial Sword Our Chapter presents the Mike Srffith — Wffiie McCool Memorial 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 ChaUenger when it exploded on January 28,1986. He became the first alumnus to give his Hfe in the exploration of space. Willie McCool '83 was the pflot of the Space Shuttie Columbia when it exploded on February 1,2003.

On January 6™, the Srffith — McCool Memorial Sword was presented to MIDN 1/C Michael Bafinsky. Our guest speaker and award presenter was CAPT Robert Curbeam '84, USN. CAPT Curbeam is a NASA Astronaut, having flown on STS-85 (August 1997) and STS-98 (February 2001) with more than 25 days in space and over 19 hours EVA hours ffi 3 space walks. CAPT Curbeam currently serves as the Safety Branch Cffief for the astronaut office.

Robert Curbeam '84 and MIDN 1/C Michael Balinsky

CAPT Curbeam rerffiffisced about his personal friendsffip with WiUie McCool '83, and CAPT Ed Potter '41, USNR, spoke about ffis friendsffip with Mike Smith '67 and Mike's famfly. Then Peter VanDerlofske '68, Blue & Gold Area Coordinator, mentioned Michael Bafinsky's acffievements at Kingwood H.S. and Texas A&M, prior to ffis appointment to the Naval Academy. He noted that MIDN Bffinsky had close to a 4.0 grade point average, in a techffical major, at Texas A&M, and that he was a member of the N R O T C Uffit. As a USNA canffidate, Michael always did more than whatever he was asked to do.

Upon graduation, MIDN Bffinsky wiU be comrffissioned into the Marine Corps. Accordingly, we presented ffim with a Mameluke sword, simflar to the one given to Marine Lt. Presley O'Bannon in 1805 by a desert cffieftan to show appreciation for ridding the area of March 2006

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CHAPTER N E W S pirates. M I D N Bffinsky wffi join a number of previous Srffith - - McCool award recipients w h o chose to serve in the Marine Corps. We wish him the very best in of luck. As always, our Chapter photographer, A n d y Howard '75, was there to take the attached photograph, and others for the Balinsky fanfily.

Chapter Officers Recently elected Chapter Officers include: P r e s i d e n t - J e f f H o g a n '64, President - D a n Holsberg '92,VicePresident - B o b St. G e r m a i n '71, Treasurer - R i c h Bulger '69, Secretary E d Klein '72, and Directors - Lynn Wegner '65, Peter VanDerlofske '68, T o m Wojciechowski '69,John B u c k i n g h a m '69, and Scott BeU '92.

Chapter Dinner - -June Jâ&#x201E;˘ As in prior years, our annual Chapter Dinner wffi be held on Friday night June 2 " " at Brennan's Restaurant for alumni, spouses, guests, and U S N A Parents' Club members. Contact us for more info.

Chapter Luncheorts Chapter luncheons are USUALLY held on the first Friday of every month (March 3, Aprfl 7, & May 5) at Brennan's Restaurant, 3300 Smith St. (11:30am refreshments, and noon to 1:00pm lunch).

As in prior years, there wffi be no luncheon meetings in June, July, or August. For additional information, please visit www.usna.com/Chapters/US/TX/Gulf Coast/default.htm, or send an emafl to kleinl985@sbcglobal.net.

Ed Klein '72

Turkey Turkey Chapter LJJGArifCirtlik '98,Turkish Navy Veliefendi Mah,75/6 Sok.No:51/2 Zeytinburnu, Istanbul Turkey 34765 H: 212-510-5805; E: acirtUk@hotmaU.com

Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming Intermountain NA Alumni Chapter J Kevin Dolan '11 1A\S East 10305 South, Sandy UT 84092-4416 H: 801-942-7240; E: kcvin.dolan@1971 .usna.com www.usna.com/Chapters/US/UT

Virginia Blue Ridge Chapter Acting Pres: Richard "Dick"Raymond 2794 Derwent Dr; Roanoke,VA 24015 P:540-344-0736

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Central Virginia Chapter CAPT Anthony A. Hastoglis '55, USN (Ret.) 102 Sh.iwnee Ct.,CharlottesviUe,VA 22901-1034 H: 434-973-7846; E; ahastoglis@earthlink.net

Treas: Eric Lindenbaum '81 E: eric.lindenbauni@sperry.ngc.com

Dulles Chapter LCDR Eric C. Ruttenberg '88, USNR 20445 Needleleaf Wy, Ashburn.VA 20147-2389 P: 703-858-4404; E: eruttenberg@ritan.com www.usna.coni/chapters/us/va/duUes/

Hampton Roads Chapter LCDR Jack Kasiski '79, USN (Ret.) VP, Business Development, AMSEC LLC P:757-631-2239; C:757-753-5563; E: jack_kasiski@anisec.com

Corresponding Sec'y: Dave Paddock '77 3833 Prince Andrew Ln.,Virginia Beach, VA P; 757-498-8060; E: dgpaddock@1977.usna.com

From Dennis Plank '69, 2"^VP for Events: The next three months wfll be a very busy time for the Hampton Roads Chapter.

T h e Business breakfasts wiU continue on the third Wednesday of each month.

Scheduled speakers and topics are: March 15â&#x201E;˘ - Mrs.Jufie Zobel, wife of Skip Zobel '76 and General Sales Manager, Sinclair Stations, "Using Radio To Boost Profits"; Aprfl 19th - (Patriots Day)- C D R Mark Klett '75, President and CEO, Klett Consulting Group, " H o w To Start Your O w n Consulting Company"; May 17th- Mr. Stephen Kirkland, Norfolk's Director of Cruise Ship Marketing, "Cruising From Norfolk, An Update".

The breakfasts are held at the USAA Building near the corner of MiHtary Highway and Northampton Boffievard.

Breakfasts begin at 0700 and end (union rules) at 0830. There is no cost for the meeting, offiy what you want to "invest" for breakfast. Bob Byles '69 has run these increasingly popular breakfasts for the past 13 years and always looks forward to sharing the next breakfast and "maybe" a Htde oldies trivia with aU. Bob can be reached via e-mail: bob.byles@agedwards.coni T h e annual Spring Golf outing wiU be held on 20 Aprfl at Aeropines Golf Course at Oceana NAS. Tee offs at 1130.

Point of contact is Dan Lear '68. Watch for a flyer on the H R C web site at www.usnaaahrc.org. Dan's e-mafl is omegadanl@aol. com.

Planning is underway for the annual Founder's Day Dinner. Watch Main Mast and the web site for flyers and more information.

The Annual Plebe Recognition Dinner wiU be held on 1 June at NAS

Oceana. Tffis is one of the prerffier events for our chapter. T h e incorffing, soon to be plebes and their fanfilies are the guests of the Chapter. We meet aU of these fine young men and w o m e n and they have an opportunity to get acquainted with the Chapter and with our outstanding Parent's Club. If you have never been to one of these dinners, the event always is an inspiring eveffing to see the best of our local youth as they, and their fanffiies, prepare to enter the Naval Academy.

One's hopes for tomorrow are always brightened by this fantastic evening.

As always go to www.usnaaahrc.org where you can now join the Chapter onfine or renew your membership; check on current Chapter events' time and place; read the latest Main Mast (our Chapter Newsletter); Hnk to U S N A Sports, Blue and Gold Program and Parent's Club. Links to local Chapter Alumni Sponsors and businesses, and more, so check by often! or contact D a v e P a d d o c k '77, dgpaddock@1977. usna.com, (757) 498-8060.

Richmond Chapter Mr. John J DriscoU, Jr. '90 207 N. Belmont Ave., Richmond,VA 23221-2811 P: 804-353-0165; E:john.driscoU@genworth.com

Corresponding Sec'y: Rich Polek 5543 Fox Vale Ct., Midlothian,VA 23112 H: 804-639-2860;W: 804-743-3239 E: richpolek@aol.coni

T h e R i c h m o n d area gathering of Army and Navy footbaU fans at Champps Restaurant was H U G E with over 150 in attendance. T h e event started in typicaUy patriotic fashion as aU present stood for the singing of the national anthem. Tffis is not behavior the restaurant staff is accustomed to seeing from customers. T h e foUowing Navy fans attended along with about 55 Army fans: Patty Kruszewski (daughter of the late D o n a l d HeberUng '46); Haliiia & Russ Wilson '49; Mark Waggoner '61; Karen & Warren Abel '62; PhyUis & Paul Galanti '62; BiU Carmichael '63; Jane & Stuart Settle '63;Janet & D a v i d D e n s o n '68 and daughter & friend; Elaine & Paul WiUoughby '68; Peggy & BUI Heflin '71;Rick WiUiamson '72; Cheryl & R o b Casey '73 and daughter Virginia;John Dunlap (Duke '73 friend of Navy); Chuck Beale '74 and daughter Kate; Kathleen Pitcher (friend of'74); R o b Waltenbaugh '74 and daughters; Dawn & J i m Crowley '75 with son Brian; PrisciUa & Frank R e n n i e '76 and daughter Catherine and friends; Steve

Ferree '78; Mark J a m e s '78; Jennifer & Rich Polek '78 wiffi chflffien Nadflee & Cole; Andy Brewer '79 & wife P e g g y Feldmaim '80 wiffi his mother Mary Brower; Mark H e i n r i c h '79; Chris & Terry Fitzpatrick '80 and sons Cofin, Kevin & Christopher; Diane & Cliff Vaught '80 and son Drew;Vikki & J i m WUson '80 and daughter; Susheela Varky & Brian H o o d '82 and chfldren Rachael and Daffiel; Kyle H a n c o c k '83 with John 8c Ben; B r o o k S c h u r m a n '83; Lori Minims (wife of the late Bernard Mimms '85) and friend Lonn; R o b Acosta '86 wiffi friend Marybeffi and her daughters; Mark Powers '86 with friend Pam Frieffiiian;Tiflany & Gerry Sherman '86 and chflffien Tori and Daffiel; Angela & T o m Taliaferro '87 and chflffien Zach, Ben Nicholas & Maggie; Christine & Clay C o s b y '88; Tana & Javier Garcia '89 and chflffien Devin and Shea; Stephaffie & Jarred Nixon '89; D a v i d Sanders '90.

R A D M Frank R e n n i e '76 U S N R led a gathering of R i c h m o n d area Navy footbaU fans at Champps to watch the Poinseffia Bowl. T h e foUowmg hearty souls showed up: Patty Kruszewski (daughter of the late Donald Heberling '46) and friend Steve Siegfried, Kimberly & BiU R u c h '68 and daughter Kristen, R i c k W i U i a m s o n '72, Frank Rennie '76, Ernst Wittenschlaeger '76, Debra & Vance Berry '78, J i m W U s e n '80, T o m George '85,TomTaUaferro '87, Kennon Artis '88, Cffiistine & Clay Cosby '88, Chris NeUi '90, D a v i d Sanders '90, Patrick L o n g '92, P e p e Porrata ' 9 2 , T e m Y e r k '92, PhU Armas '94, Ernst Wittenschlaeger 11 '03, Cffiis Halbleib (USAFA '08) The annual gala hofiday party for the Richmond Chapter of the U S N A A A went as planned on 30 December 2005, at the home of Cheryl and R o b Casey '73.

The foUowing alumffi and friends were in attendance: Patty Kruszewski (daughter of the late Donald Heberling '46), N a n c y & B o b Hffl '52, Pat & Harry Marxen '61, PhyUis & Paul Galanti '62, Pat Clingenpeel & BiU C a r m i c h a e l '63, Nita & Jack Parry '67, Janet & D a v i d Denson '68, Kunberly & BUI R u c h '68, Cheryl & R o b Casey '73 with daughters Virginia and Suzanne and UVA friend Adele, Jennifer & R i c h P o l e k '78, Mark Heim-ich '79, Cindy & G r e g g Nivala '80,Victoria & J i m W U s o n '80, Mary Beth Wheeler & R e b A c e s t a '86, Lee & Dave F o l s e m '87, J o h n D r i s c e U '90

T h e chapter extends sincere thanks and appreciation to Cheryl and R o b for opeffing their h o m e for the enjoyment of the R i c h m o n d Navy famfly.Thank you!!!

U S N A Richmond's Patrick Gettshalk '75 has been selected by Governor T i m Kaine to serve in ffis cabinet as Secretary of Commerce and Trade.

Suzanne, Virginia, Cheryl and Rob Casey '73

John DriscoU '90, Janet and David Denson '68

O n 12 January 2006 U S N A Richmond's KADM Mark H e i n r i c h '79 SC U S N was frocked to the rank of Rear Adrffiral (Lower Half) during a standing room offiy ceremony at the Defense Supply Center R i c h m o n d . Several members of U S N A R i c h m o n d turned out to celebrate with Mark and his famfly: R e b Casey '73, Steve Ferree '78, R i c h Polek '78, A n d y Brower '79, Cindy & Gregg Nivala '80, J i m WUsen '80, B r o o k S c h u r m a n '83, LT Michael R y a n '99 SC U S N (Mark's aide) Go Navy!

Rich Polek '78 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 Col. Paul E. Roush '57 USMC (Ret.) 140 Roger Smith, WiUiamsburg,VA 23188 H: 757-229-9281; E: peroush@cox.net

At the time of tffis writing the Wffiiamsburg Chapter has a foU schedule of meetings for the spring "Semester." In January we wffi have T i m Stark, CAPT, U S N R , area coordinator for aU the Blueand-Gold Officers in Southeastern Virginia, as our speaker. We look forward to hearing from T i m about the ways in

which the Chapter can do a better j o b of helping the academy in its recruiting processes. February brings an entirely different issue before us. O u r speaker is Dr. Kent HiU, the adrffiffistrator of the Global Health program of the U S. Agency for International Development.

His remarks should be of particular interest, given the concerns posed by the Asian flu outbreaks in various parts of the world and by the AIDS epiderffic worldwide, especiaUy in Africa. O u r March speaker is a "back by popular request" dynamo, namely. Navy's Director of Atffietics, Chet Gladchuck. T h e atffietic program under his guidance is a source of great pride for alumffi and friends of the academy. T h e years ahead under ffis leadership appear to be even more prorffising than the happy state of affairs at present. In Aprfl we are gready honored to have as our speaker the Honorable R o b e r t C McFarlane, National Security Advisor under former President Ronald Reagan. Mr. McFarlane wiU outfine four goals our nation must pursue in order to attain energy independence. O u r final meeting, in May, wffi be a Saturday picffic, wffich wffi give an opportuffity for famffies to gather in a casual atmosphere promoting maximum interaction before many in the chapter head off to other parts during the summer. Over the next month or so we wffi be norffinating and voting for a new slate of officers to guide our chapter in the foture.

Washington Hanford/Tri-Cities Chapter CAPT Edward Schwier '69, USNA (Ret.) 1196 Brentwood Ave., Richland,WA 99352-8540 H: 509-627-7288;W: 509-372-0176 E: Edward_G_Ed_Schwier@rl.gov; eschwier@charter.net; egschwier@aol.com

Puget Sound Chapter Pres.CDR Robert E. Partrick '62, USNR (Ret.) 2899 South NeweU Rd., Camano Island,WA 98282 H: 360-387-9257; E: sounderbob@hotmail.com

Carres. Sec'y: CAPT Walter S. Draper IV '61, USN (Ret.) 3725 BahiaVista Dr., Bremerton,WA 98310 P: 360-479-3945; E: WSDRAPERIV@aol.com

Washington, DC Area Greater Washington Chapter Dr. Steve Hudock '69 6006WoodIake Ln., Alexandria,VA 22315 E: shudock@1969.usna.com; P: 703-989-4606

Greetmgs feUow alumffi and thank you for your ardent support of our programs this March 2006

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CHAPTER NEWS past FaU.Through ffie efforts of Chuck Grutzius '66, we were fortunate enough to host a tertffic Hneup of speakers. In September we had C A P T Bruce Grooms, '80, GWCVP Gerry Ferrall USNA '70 presents Commanciant, honorarium to CDR foUowed by Prof Kurzenhauser'79 at the Brannon Wheeler, Nov luncheon U S N A Midffie East & Islarffic Smffies Director, in Oct and C D R Pete Kurzenhauser '79 m N o v Very ufformative deUveries and, judging by ffie questions very weU received.

West Virginia West Virginia Chapter Stephen S. Shumlas '69 105 Bnerwood Dr., Hurricane,WV 25526 E: shumIas@marshaU.edu

Wisconsin Wisconsin Chapter President: Mr. Dan LaFave '85 djl@quarles.com

Secretary Mr. Bob Simi '88 (USMCR) P: 414-577-1058; E; bnscsimi@e.\ecpc.com

If the U S N A A Mothership in Annapofis gave out an Alumni Chapter of the Quarter Award our Wisconsin U S N A A A Chapter would be a lock for 4*^^ Quarter 2005. AU we've done in the past three months is: *Have one of the USNA's most distinguished graduates speak at our iffi Founder's Day formal on October lO"-

*Hold the most successfol Army â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Navy game event in our chapter history. *Close out the year by doubfing our chapter membersffip numbers in less than 18 months. *Christen our new Wisconsin Omar Nelson '97 entertains VADM John Cotton '73, Chapter Officer's Club at our January Army Secretary Harvey, and Navy Under Secretary Officer's CaU with a record turnout.

DinoAviles '83 during the GWC Army-Navy Luncheon.

U S N A Distinguished Graduate and O u r Army-Navy pre-game Pep RaUy on our Guest of Honor, Colonel John Ripley 3 Dec at the Army-Navy Country Club and ffis wife Moline experienced our in Arhngton, was a standing room offiy Wisconsin hospitality at our October 10 event! T h e packed house watched and Founder's Day event. Colonel R i p shared laughed as the Army and Navy Secretaries, some moving stories whfle rerffinffing the Army Cffief of Staff and Navy C N O reps, 50 officers and guests present of the paraand Academy Superintendent reps aU mount importance of honor and integrity traded spirited remarks. They were as we lead our fives and our organizations. foUowed by some exceptional stories from T h e colonel and Mofine's presence were past footbaU greats Jon T h o m p s o n graciously underwritten by Admiral Dirk U S M A ' 8 6 and O m a r N e l s o n '97. AU in Debbink and his construction company aU, a great event with lots of fon and good MSI General, a design-bufld leader here camaraderie. Mark your calendars for 30 in Wisconsin. A special thanks to Dirk.

Nov '06 and get you reservations in early!!

Also a Bravo Zulu to Chapter President In January we Dan La Fave ('85) w h o orgaffized the enjoyed a remarkentire event. Like Dan, the event was very able presentation by classy and very professional.

C A P T Pat Cole T h e Army-Navy game was truly a '82 on the Navy treat. We kicked it up a notch this year Diversity Program with plenty of hafftime and timeout activwhich was foUowed ities to keep the adrenafine flowing by a very spirited throughout the game. With over 100 exchange with the grads and their guests and even some 20 audience. Pat has West Point related personnel it was done a wonderful j o b for A D M Mike intense to say the least. We also comnfisMuUens '68 in standing up this new sioned our first chow caU competition Program and getting it into motion. winner, plebe knowledge stud and We look forward to seeing you in at studette and awarded our most spirited foture luncheons scheduled for 29 Mar, attire attendee.Vice President Chris 19 Apr, and 17 May Please caU 703-960Adams took the lead in organizing the 6804 for detafls. event, and Chapter Treasurer Brad Eckerdt BEAT ARMY!! Steve

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('91) added the spice with his Yard Gouge and Table Salt Quiz, and chow caU (wffich, by and by, was the actual chow caU used at the Naval Academy the previous day pretty authentic, huh?)

Yes, indeed, tffings are rocking in Wisconsin. O u r chapter members have been so active tffis quarter that your executive comrffittee has decided to give aU chapter members carry-on for aU of l^*Quarter 2006. As usual the pictures teU the real story.

2005 wfll be tough to top, but your executive comrffittee has a plan. It starts with Officer's CaU every first Friday of every month beginffing at 1600 at Paddy's (Irish) P u b at 2339 N .

Murray Street in the hip East side o f MUwaukee. O w n e r Woody is opeffing up an hour early just for us.

BOT ballots must be\ mailed back to the DON'T FORGET Alumni Association TO VOTE by 15 April 2006.

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ALL "They shall grotv not old, as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary thetn, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them."

—Laurence Binyon, 1914

ALLEN, BENJAMIN GILCHRIST '48

LCDR, USN (Ret.) 3 March 2004

GAVLAK, RAYMOND GEORGE '38

SABEC, EDWIN J O H N '52

16 October 2005

CDR, USN (Ret.) 24 January 2006

GOODWIN, GERALD DOUGLAS '78 ALVES, EDWARD RUSSELL '53

13 January 2006

LtCol, USMC (Ret.) 5 January 2006

GREENLEE, PLEAS E . J R . '41 *

BAGBY, OLIVER WALTON '38

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 31 October 2005

SCALES, R I C H A R D HOWARD '57

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 31 December 2005 SMITH, CHARLES PAUL '48

7 January 2006

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 15 January 2006

HELLWINKEL, D O N A L D FREDRICK '46

15 January 2006 BOWER, BRUCE BRADLEY '57

CDR, USN (Ret.) 27 January 2006

JIMENEZ, RAUL DAVID '98

LT, USN 27 January 2006

CASTLE, EDWARD M A D D E N '39

LCDR, USNR 26 January 2006

KOENIG, JOSEPH WILLIAM '33

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 7 January 2006

STEVENSON, F R E D ALLAN '46

LCDR, USNR (Ret.) 4 January 2006 TAYLOR, J O H N DOUGLAS '39

17 December 2005

CONOVER, D O N A L D T H O M P S O N '46

CDR, USN (Ret.) 11 January 2006

STARN, HARRISON FLOYD J R . '51

CDR, USN (Ret.) 5 January 2006

KOWALICK, STEPHEN JOSEPH J R . '66

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 30 December 2005

COOK, ALLEN PEARCY J R . '40

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 30 December 2005

TENNEY, JOSEPH FOSDICK '31

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 17 January 2006

LESLIE, GROVER LEE J R . '42

30 December 2005

TOWNSEND, FREDERICK JAY '78

26 January 2006 COUNSIL,WILIJAM GLENN '60

LIEBENDORFER, RICHARD A R T H U R '50

24 January 2006

28 January 2006

WALKER,WiLLL\M WARREN '34

CRAFT, JAMES PRESSLEY J R . '34

MANHARD, ALBERT HENRY J R . '53

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 24 September 2002

CAPT USN (Ret.) 12 December 2003

Col, USMC (Ret.) 31 January 2006

CROUTER, R O B E R T W H X A R D

'48

CDR, USN (Ret.) 27 January 2006

MAPES, GERALD WINFIELD '38

12 December 2004 MARTIN, FREDERICK VINCENT '47

DELANY, WALTER STANLEY J R . '45

CAPT USN (Ret.) 31 January 2006 DORAN, H O M E R M A R T I N J R . '43

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 3 January 2006 DUNCAN, P E T E R '48

CDR, USNR (Ret) 19 August 2005 EGGER, HAROLD N O R M A N '39

12 January 2006 GAUAGHER,THOMAS H U G H AMBROSE '64

13 January 2006

CDR, USN (Ret.) 16 January 2006 M C D E R M O T T , NELSON JOSEPH J R . '46 *

18 November 2005 PARRY, FORREST CORRY '46

31 December 2005

WALTERS, CLARENCE J O H N '34

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 25 September 2005 WELDON,JAMES JOSEPH JR. '34 1 September 1997 WHALEY, THOMAS PRIOLEAU '57

CDR, USN (Ret.) 1 January 2006 WILSON,VAN A N D R E W

2004

ENS, USNR 26 January 2006 WiTTWER, F R A N K C A R L ' 9 4

PARSONS, GEORGE EVAID THEODORE '34

CAPT, USN (Ret.) 15 January 2006 RLXEY, PALMER H E R N D O N '45

LtCffi, USMC (Ret.) 4 January 2006

LCDR, USN 18 January 2006

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JOHN ARISTIDES M O R E N O

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Captain John A. Moreno, USN (Ret.), ffied peacefiffiy on 9 December 2005, in Chffia Vista, CA. He was 97 years old.

Captain Moreno was born in Cuba on 27 October 1908, son of Colonel Aristides Moreno, USA, and Margaret BeU Field Moreno. He entered the Naval Academy in June 1926 and graduated as an ensign with Class of 1930 on 5 June 1930. During ffis career as a naval aviator. Captain Moreno served on 17 sffips and four aircraft squaffions and held eight commands. In World War II, he participated in most of the major engagements (except Midway), incluffing North Africa, Normandy, Southern France, Lingayen Guff, Iwo Jima, Okinawa and the final attacks on Japan. He was awarded the Legion of Honor, two Bronze Stars, the Presidential Uffit Citation, and the Naval Uffit Citation.

In 2004, Captain Moreno was one of 100 veterans ofWorld War II to be invited by the president of France for the 60th anffiversary of the D-Day lanffings at Normandy. He received the French Legion of Merit during the ceremoffies. Tffis was the same award ffis father received during World War 1, for serving under General Persffing.

Captain Moreno received a master's degree from The George Wasffington Uffiversity.

After retiring from the Navy on 31 December 1959, he worked in the aerospace industry in the Los Angeles area before moving to Coronado, CA, ffi the early 1960s. He taught for many years at San Diego City CoUege, and was treasurer of Cffiist Episcopal Church in Coronado for 28 years. He also served as vice president and secretary of his Naval Academy Class and was the oldest member of the Coronado Rotary Club.

He was preceded ffi death, by ffis wffe of more than 60 years, Stuart Groner Moreno, of Norfolk,VA in October 1997. Captain Moreno is survived by ffis daughter, Janet M. Mason and her husband, Lyman ofTuscaloosa, AL; and two grandsons, Tobm Lane Hamnett and ffis wffe, Alexis of SrffithviUe,TN, and Timothy Stuart Hamnett and ffis wife,Asffiey Payne of Seatde, WA. A memorial service was held for Captain Moreno on 29 December 2005 in Coronado, CA. Interment took place on 15 February 2006 at ArUngton National Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Christ Episcopal Church ffi Coronado, CA. The Moreno Family

HENRY C O N R A D LAUERMAN '38

Captain Henry C Lauerman, USN (Ret.), ffied on 25 December 2005 in Winston-Salem, NC. He was 88 years old.

He was born on 22 Aprfl 1917 in Cfficago, IL, the son of Conrad G. and Lenora I. Lauerman. He attended Parkside Elementary School and Uffiversity High School in Cfficago.

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At ffie Naval Academy, "Hank" was a member of the Tffird Company and active in intramural atffietics. Upon graduation, he was assigned to CALIFORNIA, then ERIE, before attendmg Submarine School. He served in TAMBOR, HALIBUT, and SEALION before taking command of CABRILLA for two war patrols in 1945.

He was awarded tffiee Sflver Stars for ffis valorffiWorld War II. After the war, he was assigned to the office of the Judge Advocate General to study at Georgetown Uffiversity School of Law, where he was effitor of the Law Review. He was subsequendy quafified to represent cHents before the U.S. Supreme Court.

He returned to sea ffi command of ARGONAUT, commanded SubDiv 52, and was executive officer ffi SPERRY. His last command was M O U N T MCKINLEY, after wffich he reffied ffi 1962.

In 1963, he received a postgraduate degree at the Duke Uffiversity School of Law. He moved to Winston-Salem, NC, after he had been appointed professor at Wake Forest Uffiversity School of Law. He taught there for 30 years.

Hank participated in the civic and poHtical fife ofWinstonSalem. He was president of Forsyth County Civitan Club, a riffing elder of First Presbyterian Church, and a member of the Forsyth and Old Town country clubs in Winston-Salem and Elk River Country Club in Banner EUc. Predeceased by ffis wffe, Mary Lfly Bledsoe Lauerman, ffi 1973 and ffis daughter, Nora Jane, Hank is survived by ffis wffe, Josepffine Moretz Sffipley Lauerman of Bermuda Vffiage; son, Thomas Conrad Lauerman and ffis wife, Kimberly (daughter of RusseU Hedgecock '38) of Bethesda, MD; stepsons, Edward Taylor Sffipley Jr. and ffis wife, Alston ofWinston-Salem, NC, and James Davis Sffipley and ffis wife, Margaret of Lotffian, MD; stepdaughter, Susan EHzabeth Sffipley and her husband, Craig AUison ofTiburon, CA; and seven grandchfldren, Margaret, Anffiea, Paffi, Edward, Wflfiam, John and Adam.

A memorial service was held on 29 December 2005 at Bermuda Vffiage.

The famfly requestsffiat,ffiHeu offlowers,a donation be made in Captaffi Lauerman's name to a charity of ffie donor's choice.

The Lauerman Family & 1938 Classmates RICHARD JAMES H E A T H '40

Reverend Richard J. "Mark" Heath, ffied on 4 December 2005 in Columbus, OH. He was 87 years old.

Born in Boston, MA, on 20 Aprfl 1918, he attended SomerviUe High School and Boston CoUege before entering the Naval Academy with ffie Class of 1940. By the early spring of First Class Year, he subrffitted ffis resignation firom the Navy to study for the CaffioHc priesffiood. Upon graduation, he returned to Boston and entered a serffinary of ffie Dorffiffican Order.

In December 1941, he offered his resignation from the Dorffiffican Order to return to the Navy. He was advised to wait for a letter from the Navy, but no letter came. He fiffished the course of studies in Wasffington in 1947 and was ordained a priest. Then came three years of graduate study, one in Wasffington and two in Rome.

For ffie next 37 years ffis nfiffistry was concentrated in graduate theological education affiififfistration, along a career path ffiat developed vvidi e.xperience and success. In 1960, he appfied for a comnfission as a Navy chaplain, but was decfined due to ffis age.

His first assignment was as chaplain at LaSaUe CoUege, where, after ten years, he was appointed ffirector of ffie graduate program. SLx years at Providence CoUege in ffie educational ministry foUowed. In 1937, he returned to Washington to serve for four years as ffirector of the Washington Theological Consortium, ffie association of aU the Protestant and Caffiofic senunaries and graduate schools of ffieology in ffie Greater Washmgton area. For time years he was president of ffie Donfiffican House of Stuffies. where he had trained 30 years before. He wrote and pubfished papers, sat on boards and served as officer of national societies, led Sunday Mass and preached sermons nearly weekly.

In 1999, because ot taffing healffi, he was assigned to St. Domiffic Priory ffi Wasffington and ffien to Carrol Manor ffi Wasffington. In 2003 he moved to Mohun Healffi Care Facffity ffi Columbus. OH. Rev. Heaffi is survived by ffis sister, Mrs. Lesfie CosteUo of Wffichester, MA. He was predeceased by two Dorffiffican brothers. Rev. Walter J. Heaffi, and Rev. Thomas R. Heaffi; and one sister. MaryknoU Sister Mary Lesfie Heath.

Alffiough he left ffie Navy after graduation. Rev. Heath mamtamed a strong and deep affection for the Academy, the Navy and ffie Class of 1940.

A funeral Mass was held at St. Patrick Church in Columbus on 7 December.

Captain Bill Carpenter '40 PLEAS E . GREENLEE J R . '41

Pleas E."Bud" Greeffiee Jr., a reffied naval officer and aviator, ffied at Los Gatos Commuffity Hospital ffi Los Gatos, CA, on Monday, 31 October 2005, foUowmg a courageous batde with multiple meffical problems. He was 85 years old.

Bud was born on 17 December 1919 in ShelbyviUe, IN, to the late Pleas E. and Doris Greeffiee. He graduated from ShelbyviUe High School in 1936, and attended Purdue Uffiversity from 1936 to 1937. He entered ffie U.S. Naval Academy ffi the faU of 1937 as a Midsffipman ffi the Class of 1941. He married Katherine "Kay" Jones on 25 Jffiy 1942, ffi ShelbyviUe, IN. Bud served in the US. Navy during Wodd War II as a carrier pflot and was stationed aboard YoRKTOWN and CABOT,both of wffich were deployed in ffie Pacffic Ocean. After the war, he received a master's degree in aeronautical engmeering from MIT. Other duty assignments took him coast to coast, mcludmg a stint with the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency ffi Wasffington, DC. After a long and distinguished mffitary career, he retired from active duty in 1964 with ffie rank of captain.

Bud and Kay settled down m Saratoga, CA, where he worked in ffie aerospace field as program manager for NASA's High

Altitude Aircraft Observation Office, Ames Research Center until 1982.

Bud's interests and energies were varied, but his greatest love was gardeffing. His particffiar interest was in cactus and succulents. Later in his fife, he specialized in growing daylflies. Many were sold at fonctions of the Foothffis Garden Club, of which he was a long-time member and active participant.

Bud was preceded in death by ffis wife of 55 years, Kay Greeffiee. He is survived by two daughters, Janet Greeffiee of Las Cruces, NM, and Anne Matthews of Aloha, OR; a brother, BiU Greeffiee of Louisvffie, KY; sister, Merryfin Greeffiee Crosby of Wiffiamsburg,VA; five grandchfldren; and five great-grandchfldren. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Bud was laid to rest next to his wife, Kay, at Forest Hffis Cemetery in ShelbyviUe, IN. A famfly memorial service was held to celebrate the fives of both Pleas and Katherine Greeffiee.

Tlie Greenlee Family ROBERT LEROY LOWELL '42

Commander Robert L. LoweU, USN (Ret.), ffied of carffiopulmonary arrest at BeUeair East Health Care Center ffi Clearwater, FL, on 22 December 2005.

He was 87 years old.

A native ofBowfing Green, OH, Bob attended Bowfing Green State Uffiversity for two years prior to receiving ffis congressional appointment to the Academy. There, he was a comrffitted atffiete, on the footbaU team for four years and the lacrosse team for three years; an effective leader (Company twostriper), and scholar...he graduated ffi December 1941 as a member of the 11th Company.

Upon graduation, he was assigned duty onboard N O R T H CAROLINA ( B B - 5 5 ) , where he served in a variety of bffiets (juffior ffivision officer tffiough navigator) unffi ffis transfer ffi 1945 to PROVIDENCE ( C L - 8 2 ) as gunnery officer. Successive tours at the Bureau of Ordnance (Wasffington, DC), Guided Missfle School (Ft. Bfiss,TX), WiTEK (EDD-848)(Groton, CT), staff of Commander-ffi-Cffief AUied Forces Meffiterranean (Malta), and as executive officer of Naval Weapons Station (Yorktown,VA) and Purdue Uffiversity NROTC Uffit (West Lafayette, IN) provided a wide range of naval leadersffip and management chaUenges unffi ffis reffiement/meffical ffischarge in 1962.

Transitioffing to civffian fife, he joined the Purdue Uffiversity staff for 20 years, applyingffis"ship-driving" skflls as manager of several residence halls (Sffieve, Mereffith and Owens haUs), completing a master's degree in education, and generaUy immersing himseff in uffiversity culture. He was an ardent Boflermaker footbaU and basketbaU fan.. .a regffiar fixture in the stands for Purdue games.

He was a member of the Covenant (West Lafayette, IN) and Faith (Cape Coral, FL) Presbyterian churches.

Throughout ffis fife, he participated extensively.. .nationaUy and internationaUy.. .in fraternal orgaffizations. In the Boy Scouts of America (Sflver Beaver Award, Arrow Head Honor, Scouter's Award) and British Scouting (in Malta), he inspired - leadersffip March 2006

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by example. He taught navigation at Culver Summer Naval School. An active member in Masoffic orgaffizations for over 50 years, he participated with Free and Accepted Masons (master/past master of the West Lafayette, IN, Lodge),York Rite (past grand master of the Grand Councfl) and Scottish Rite Masonry, Shrine, Eastern Star (worthy patron), and DeMolay (degree of Chevffier, Zerubbabel Key and Legion of Honor awards). He was also president of the NORTH CAROLINA Battiesffip Association.

He is survived by ffis son. Captain Robert L. LoweU Jr. '67, USN (Ret.); daughters,Joan and Susan; nine grandchfldren; and tffiee great-grandchfldren.

He wffi be interred with fiffi mffitary honors at Arhngton National Cemetery.

Bob Lowell Jr. '67 CARL FREDERICK SWENSON '42

Carl Swenson ffied on 11 December 2005, less than two weeks before ffis 64th wedffing anffiversary.

Carl was born in Brooklyn, NY, on 21 October 1918. He grew up in New Jersey, graduating fromTeaneck High School. He entered the Naval Academy in June 1938, and after graduation with the Class of 1942 on 19 December 1941, he married Kathryn Ruehe. They flew to San Francisco, CA, in time for Carl to catch WARTON, headed for Pearl Harbor. By January 3rd he was on PRUITT.

Carl spent the war in the South Pacific and Alaskan waters laying rffines and doing escort duty as a control vessel for ampffibious lanffings. In a short period of time, he went from boot ensign to quffifying for command.

In 1944, Carl remrned to the States to join Classmates for ffight traiffing, his dream come true! He went to DaUas, TX, then Pensacola, FL, and on to Melbourne, FL, where he earned ffis Wings. Eleven days later, his son, Hank, was born.

FoUowing carrier quafifications in Evanston, IL, he was assigned to a replacement fighter group. There were many duty changes, ending in Charleston, Rl, where his daughter, Gafl, was born on September 21st. The next day, Carl left for the newly comrffissioned PHILIPPINE SEA on her maiden voyage.

In 1949, he resigned his comnfission and went to work for Babcock &Wflcox. After two years, he joined a smaU manufacturing company in S. Hackensack, NJ, that made parts for Linotype machines. Here, he gradually expanded their design and engineering capabffities. During the next 20 years, he witnessed and participated in the evolution of typesetting - from hot metal to computer control and laser typesetting techffiques. Under his leadersffip as CEO, the company prospered and was eventuaUy sold to a large conglomerate.Those were exciting times.

After the buyout, Carl tried early retirement, but not for long. He accepted a bid from a Belgian company to start a sales and service branch in the U.S. Within five years, it became a leader in the business form composition industry. Tffis company was sold and Carl and Kay started retirement in earnest, enjoying golf and friends in Savannah, GA, and Green Cove Springs, FL.

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Carl is survived by his wife, Kay; son. Hank and ffis wife, Carole; daughter, Gafl Lee and her husband, David; four grandsons; one granddaughter; and seven beautiful great-grandchfldren.

The Swenson Family WnxLAM HOWARD HOOVER '45

Captain Wflfiam H. Hoover, USN (Ret.), died on 7 December 2005.

Bffi was born to Commander Pater Adrffiral] John Howard '07 and Helen Srffith Hoover in Washington, DC, on 5 July 1923. He attended schools in Coronado, CA, NorfoUc,VA, and Wasffington, DC. He enfisted in the Naval Reserve in 1940 and served on GAMBLE on the West Coast before entering the Naval Academy.

He graduated with the Class of 1945 and saw combat in World War II as a turret officer and assistant navigator onboard VINCENNES with the Pacffic Fleet, where ffis father commanded the Forward Area, Pacific.

Bffi was designated a naval aviator in 1947 and served in a number of fighter and attack squaffions, mcluffing command of Attack Squadron 56. He graduated from the Naval Test Pflot School, Patuxent River, MD, in the early Class Four, and served as a carrier branch test pflot from 1950 to 1952. Later, in the fleet he was instrumental ffi developing air combat tactics and precision bombing techffiques.

He married Carolyn Theresa Murphy in La JoUa, CA, in June 1956.

At the Navy's Bureau of Aeronautics, he served as the Grumman class desk officer and was instrumental in the development ofjet advanced traiffing aircraft and ground level pflot ejection systems for ffie Navy. Later, he served in the war plans ffivision of the Cffief of Naval Operations.

BiU served as navigator and executive officer of CORAL SEA for two consecutive Vietnam tours and was awarded the Bronze Star. Later, as director of training. Naval Air Advanced Traiffing Command, he accompaffied the Chief, Naval Air Training on an extended tour of the carriers and bases to assess the performance of new pflots in the Vietnam War. He commanded AUSTIN, and in 1968, retired from the Navy after 25 years of service.

For the next 20 years, with the Grumman Aerospace Corporation, NY, he held positions as a program manager on the Lunar Module, Space Shutde and other space and structural programs. Bffi retired from Grumman in 1988 and he and ffis fanfily moved to Annapofis, MD. Through the years, Bffi kept fit on the tenffis court and hunted and fished at every opportuffity. He buflt his own sports car, and since 1975, safled extensively in New England and Chesapeake waters.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; their five children, John Hoover, SaUy Casale, Howard Hoover, Jenffifer Drake and Patrick Hoover; and 13 grandchfldren.

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DANIEL MAYER Z I N N '45

Daniel M. Zinn passed away on 3 August 2005 of a massive heart attack in Downey, CA. He was 82 years old.

He was born in Logansport, IN, on 7 May 1923 to Clarence E. Zinn and Esther Beatrice Mayer Zinn. After two years at the New Me.xico Military Institute and one year at Wabash CoUege in Inffiana. he received an appointment to the Naval Academy.

Daffiel graduated from ffie Naval Academy as a member of ffie 18ffi Company ffi ffie Class of 1945. He ffien entered ffie Uffiversity of Cfficago, where he smffied for an advanced degree in busmess adrffiffistration. Afterfiffisffingat ffie Uffiversity of Cfficago. he went to wrork for ffie BeU System ffi various positions mcludmg engffieer wiffi ffie BeU Labsffivision,for wffich he is creffited wiffi three patents ffi ffie early 1950s. Later, he was dfrector of marketing for Norffi American Phffips in New York; group vice president for Superior Continental Telephone in Hickory, NC; president and CEO ofAnaconda Electroffics ffi Anaheim, CA; and president and CEO of Magna-Sync/ Moviola in North HoUywood, CA, from wffich he reffied ffi 1984. Not happy with reffiement, Daffiel re-entered ffie work force wiffi Hughes Commuffications ffi El Segundo, CA, workmg with the development of dfrect sateffite TV He then reffied for good in 1991.

During ffie course of ffis career, Daffiel served on the boards of several compaffies. He served as a dfrector for Fflmex and as vice chairman for the Sateffite Broadcasting and Communication Association (1985-1989). He was mvolved in the Society of Motion Picmre and Television Engmeers and the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, where he was a judge for the Emmy's ffi 1980.

In his later years, he contmued ffis fife-long passion for the ffieatre, music, garderfing and restormg ffis vintage RoUs Royce.

Daffiel is survived by ffis sons, Lester Wffisnant (adopted) of Downey, CA, and John Zinn ofWestbyWl; four grandchflffien, KeUy of St. Paul, MN, Sarah, Jane and Lffida ofWestbyWl; and one sister, Mary Ann Zinn Nordyke of Albuquerque, NM. The Zinn Family

accepted into the intensive Russian language course at the Naval Inteffigence School, Anacostia, wffich he completed with honors.

During this era of McCarthy hearings, he was falsely accused of being a Communist. He finaUy chose to resign because of it, in October 1947. Stffi desirffig to serve the country, he then entered Johns Hopkins School for International Studies, specializing in Soviet and Midffie Eastern stuffies, and completed a master's degree there. He subsequendy moved to Europe, studying French, German, Arabic and Russian, and completed a doctorate at the Sorbonne. Later, he completed two years of post-graduate stuffies at Princeton. He wrote extensively on mffitary strategy.

He was founder of the American Cetacean Society and played a leading role in the establishment of the Oceanic Society.

He acffieved the first radio implant into a pelagic whale. He later pioneered research into the therapeutic potential of the space environment and of sleep in antigravity water tanks. He was an outdoor sports enthusiast, engaged in SCUBA diving, saffing and skyffiving; he and ffis wife motorcycled coast-to-coast researcffing National Parks for National Geographic.

He felt ffis most sigffificant fife work was as a personal success and growth counselor, and serffinar leader. Together with ffis wffe, Sharon, trained in psychology, he developed The Cameron Method: Response Therapy. Tffis system aUows accessing the subconscious, testing for blocks to performance and releasing them. After many years of work with cfients, they developed the software version in 1995.

He was predeceased by two sons, ChanrfingTmch and Naffiaffiel Cameron. He is survived by his wffe of 26 years, Sharon Cameron; daughter, MicheUe AUen; son, Eric Cameron; stepdaughters, Karen Crawford and Lyrme McDonald; stepson, Keimeth McDonald; six grandchflffien; and four step-grandchflffien.

Sharon Cameron &John Dugger '46 NELSON JOSEPH MCDERMOTT JR. '46

CLARK TINCH CAMERON '46

Nelson J. McDermott Jr. of Bedford, NH, and Boca Raton, FL, ffied on 18 November 2005 in Manchester, NH. Upon graduation from the Naval Academy with the Class of 1946, Mr. McDermott served on the destroyers

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Clark T. Cameron died of compfications of heartffiseaseffiAtlanta, GA, on 25 August 2004. He was 81 years old.

Born ffi Los Angeles, CA, he completed tffiee years at UCLA prior to ffis appoffitment to the Naval Academy from Nevada. He graduated in 1945 with the Class of 1946, a member of the 19th Company Upon graduation, he served in SAN FRANCISCO in the Pacffic unffi it's decomnfissioffing. He then served in PHILIPPINE SEA, wffich included a cruise to Antarctica as part of Operation High Jump, Adrffiral Byrd's 1947 expeffition. He subsequently was

He resigned from the Navy in December 1948 and joined the Naval Reserve and the General Electric Company at Lynn, MA. In 1951, he was recaUed to active service and served as gunnery officer in INGERSOLL and subsequently as development contract officer for the states of Kentucky and West Virginia from Inspector Naval Material Office, Huntington, WV In 1953, he rejoined the General Electric Aircraft Engine Group at Cincinnati, OH, where he held various management positions. Because of civffian job pressures, he resigned from the Naval Reserve in 1960 with the rank of commander. He became manager of manufacturing of the General Electric aircraft accessory turbine department, Lynn, MA, and subsequendy plant manager of the General Electric large jet engine plant at Everett, MA. In 1964, he returned to Cincinnati and became general March 2006

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manager of aU General Electric large jet engine manufacturing operations, responsible for the Cincinnati, OH, Everett, MA, and Albuquerque, NM, large jet engine plants.

He left General Electric in 1968 and joined Hitchiner Manufacturing Company in Milford, NH, where he became president and cffief executive officer. He was concurrently chairman of the board of HoUis Engineering Company, Nashua, NH, and a ffirector of Bolton Emerson, Lawrence, MA; Babco, Danvers, MA; BeUofram, Burfington, MA; International Business Center of Boston, MA; and The New Hampshire Symphony Orchestra. He retired from Hitcffiner in 1980.

Mr. McDermott was an enthusiastic boater and maintained boats at Mereffith Yacht Club in New Hampshire and Clearwater Yacht Club in Florida.

He is survived by ffis son,Thomas J. McDermott of Barrington, Rl; daughter, Linda Guarino of Boca Raton, FL; brother, Donald T McDermott ofWindham, NH; and three grandchfldren. Ensign Thomas McDermott '01, Kristi and Gina.

The McDermott Family WILBUR GLENN FERRIS '47

&mmMi ROBERT EMMETT FREDRICKS '47

Dr. Robert E. Fredricks ffied peacefoUy on 6 December 2005 at Santa Moffica, CA, of pancreatic cancer.

Bob Fredricks was born and raised in North Dakota, appointed from that state to the Class of 1947, and graduated with the Seventh Company in 1946. He served two years in LAFFEY (DD-724), then two years at the Naval Communications Station in Wasffington, DC, before resigning in 1950 to enter a career in medicine. He earned his MD from Marquette Uffiversity in 1954, and in that same year married Sffirley Jean Welk at Los Angeles, LA. He spent six years in residencies and feUowsffips at Georgetown,Tufts, and UCLA, was in private practice in hematology and internal medicine for 13 years, and became seffior vice president for medical affairs of St. John's Health Center in Santa Moffica, CA, from wffich he retired in 1992.

Bob's involvement in and deffication to both Cathofic and lay organizations providing health and social services worldwide was almost enffiess. His 12 trips to Romaffia, as national chairman of the Nameless Chfldren of Romania Fund, raising and applymg mflfions of doUars for ffisabled and abandoned orphans there, were typical. The infrastructure and hospital facffities buflt therewith continue to flourish.

He was active in Rotary, Meals on Wheels, the Cffiforffia Hospital Association, the Pacific Resident Theater, Arts, Inc., the Lawrence Welk Famfly Foundation, the Center for Healthy Aging, the American Academy of Meffical Directors, the American Red Cross, the Chfldren's Bureau of Southern Cffiforffia and in innumerable other professional and artistic orgaffizations. He was personaUy a gifted scffiptor, music lover, theater patron, and world traveler.

Bob is survived byffiswife of 51 years, Sffirley; chfldren, Laura, Robert, David, Jonathan and Lisa; their spouses;ffisson by choice, Dan Martin; ffine grandchflffien; and a sister, Agnes Freffiicks.

Donations to the Robert E. Fredricks Fund, estabfished by his chfldren to carry forward his Hfe's work, may be made in ffis memory at PO. Box 130745, Carlsbad, CA 92013.

A foneral Mass celebrating ffis fife was held at Saint Moffica's Church in Santa Monica, CA, on 12 December 2005.

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Commander Wflbur G. Ferris, USN (Ret.), ffied at CoUege Station,TX, on 1 December 2005. He was 81 years old.

Glenn was born and raised in Altus, OK. He received a congressional appointment to the Naval Academy from that state, and graduated in 1946 with his Classmates of the 21st Company.

Upon graduation, he served first in BuCKLEY (DER-51). He married ffis childhood OAO, Lea Grey Faught, in Oklahoma in 1947, then went back to sea in HOLLISTER (DD-788) before receiving orders to flight training. Wings won, he served successively inVF-32, then at Cabaffiss Field, and with FAWTULANT before ffis assignment as aide and flag lieutenant to the Commander, Sncth Fleet, 1956-1958.

From 1958 to 1961, he served in the command department at the Naval Academy, then became air ops officer of INTREPID (CVS -11). He served thereafter as the training officer of Traiffing Squadron 28 before joiffing the staff of the Cffief of Naval Air Advanced Traiffing at Corpus Christi. He retired in 1971 after serving as executive officer of the NROTC Unit at the University of Mississippi.

He and Lea, with their four children, established their home at CoUege Station, TX, where he joined the staff of Texas A&M, CHARLES HENRY SCHNORR JR. '47 and served for 15 years in their Department of Student Affairs.

Charles H. Schnorr Jr. ffied peacefoUy, Glenn is survived by Lea, his wife of 58 years; son,Wiffiani surrounded by his fanffiy, on Wednesday, Glenn Ferris of Seattle, WA; three daughters. Dr. Efizabeth Grey 21 December 2005. He was 82 years old.

Ferris of Geneva, TX, Mary Susan Ferris of Nacogdoches, TX, "Bud" was born on 16 May 1923 in and Anne Ferris Self of Sour Lake.TX; and four grandchfldren.

Springdale, PA, to Charles H. and Memorials may be made to the Buflding Fund of the First Marietta (Zook) Schnorr. He attended Baptist Church of CoUege Station.

Ken High School and graduated from Funeral services were held on 3 December 2005, foUowed by Springdale High in 1942. He received a interment at CoUege Station Cemetery congressional appointment to the Naval The Ferris Family Academy and graduated in 1946 with the Ninth Company, serving first in WISCONSIN (BB-64), then as an instructor of mathematics at the Naval Academy Preparatory School in

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Bambridge, MD. He resigned in 1949 to return to civffian fife, and was married in ffiat same year at Pittsburgh, PA, to Anna "Andy" Groomes of ffiat city.

Two years later, after several engineermg jobs wiffi private firms, he joined PPG Industries, where he woffid remain until 1982, when he retired as chief of purchasing at ffieir Glass Research Center in Harmar, PA. Bud was predeceased by ffis broffier, Tom, and by a sister, Dorffiea Colborn. He is survived by ffis wife of 56 years, Andy; two sons, Charles and David; daughter, Maridee Christopher; one sister, Rosemary Lovasik; as weU as by two granddaughters; and one great-grandson.

A funeral Mass was celebrated for ffim at St. Francis of Assisi Church at Harmar, PA, on 28 December 2005.

The famfly requests ffiat any memorials be made either to St. Francis' Parish, 412-828-3123; or to Forbes Hospice at 412-858-4472.

The Schnorr Family J O H N M C G R A T H SULUVAN '47

John M. SuUivan, ffied in ffis sleep on 19 December 2005 at ffis home in Stuart, FL. He was 81 years old.

Jack Suffivan was born in Brooklyn, NY, ffi 1924, and attended pubfic and parocffial schools in Bayside, NY. He was enroUed at Brooklyn Academy when he received ffis New York congressional appoffitment and entered the Naval Academy in 1943. He graduated wiffi ffie Class of 1947's 18th Company in June 1946 and married Mary Maxme "Mickey"Wflfiamson in November of that year.

He served tffiee years m PROVIDENCE (CL-82), graduated fiom Ffight School, and then flew Corsairs for three years with VF-41 out of NAS Oceana and from MIDWAY ( C V B - 4 1 ) . After a brief tour as instructor at the Officer CanfficJate School in Newport, RJ, he resigned his commission ffi 1954 to foUow a civilian entrepreneurial career.He began ffis work in engineermg sales ffi 1955, and ffi 1961, formed ffis own sales agency, John M. SuUivan Co. From 1965 tffiough 1973, he served as ffirector and trustee ofJohn W McGrath Corp., an East Coast and Guff port stevedorffig and terrrfinal operations firm. In 1969, he purchased and headed Haug Die Casting, of Kenflworth, NJ, and from 1992, was a dfrector of Rafl America.

In 1974, Jack served as Pennsylvaffia campaign manager for Classmate Jimmy Carter's run for the presidency, and served in ffie government later as admiffistrator of the Federal Raflway Administration.

Jack never reaUy retired. Although he and Mickey labeled thefr 1992 move to Palm City FL as "acffieving thefr dream home," they mamtained a home on Long Island, NY, so that he was able at both ends of the cfrcuit to attend to business whfle enjoymg ffis passionate defight in goff, wffich he learned as a caddy in boyhood at Bayside, and wffich led ffim to membersffips at Baltusrol, Shinnecock Hffis and Wffioughby goff clubs.

Jack is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mickey; six chfldren, Stephen, Karen, James, Louann, David and Joseph; their spouses; and 11 grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be made to the Hope Rural School, 15929 SW 150th Street, Inffiantown, FL 34956.

A Mass for the repose of his soffi was conducted in Palm City, FL. Inurnment of his remains at the Naval Academy Columbarium are planned for a date not yet firm at this writffig.

Chet Shaddeau '47 LEONARD ALBERT T E P P E R '47

Leonard A. Tepper ffied on 23 November 2005 at Ashevffie, NC. He was 81 years old.

"Len" was born in 1924 in Newark, NJ, the son of Liffian (Schoenbrun) and Jules Tepper. He attended Newark Academy and Yale Uffiversity before ffis congressional appointment to the Naval Academy from New Jersey, and graduated with the Fifth Company in June of 1946, comrffissioned in the Line.

He resigned from the service after duty in destroyers and PCs, and enroUed in the law school of Columbia Uffiversity. In 1950 he joined the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company as a financial planner, and remained with them unffi ffis retirement from that firm in 1985.

In 1985, he married the former Peggy Franc of New York City, and in 1986, they estabHshed their home in Ashevffie, NC. During his working career, Len was a member of the Studio Players of Montclair, NJ, and later continued ffis interest in and enjoyment of community theater. In his retirement years, he also enjoyed writing poetry and gardening. He was an active volunteer with Meals on Wheels of Buncombe County (NC) and of Pathways - Life after Cancer in Ashevffie.

He is survived by ffis wife, Peggy; by ffis sons, James Tepper of Boonton Townsffip, NJ, David Tepper of Livingston, ISQ, Daniel Tepper of Easton, MD, and Jonathan Tepper of Plairffield, NJ; by ffis sisters, Sffirlee Sarasohn, ofWest Orange, NJ, and Rita Horowitz, of Mffiburn, NJ; and by five grandchfldren.

A memorial service was held on 26 November 2005 at the Jewish Commuffity Center in Ashevffie, NC. Memorials may be directed to Pathways - Life after Cancer, 121 Sherwood Road, Ashevffie, N C 28803.

Chet Shaddeau '47 IRWIN J O H N VINEY '47

Commander Irwin J.Viney, USN (Ret.), died of cancer on 20 December 2005 at Bethesda Naval Hospital. He was 83 years old.

Born in St. Petersburg, FL,John enfisted in the Navy in 1942, saw wartime service in ViNCENNES (CL-64), was appointed to the Naval Academy via NAPS, and graduated in June of 1946 with the 24th Company.Upon graduation, he served in Los ANGELES ( C A 135), then in LST-842. He married Janet Efizabeth Hussey of March 2006

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Oakland, CA, during a 1948 trip stateside, and they remrned together to Hawaii, where he was in LST-857 unffi assignment as a Nav and Seamo instructor at the Naval Academy. From there, he went to Submarine School at New London, CT, and upon graduation served successively in CuBERA (SS-347), DiABLO (SS-479), and TRUMPETFISH (SS-425). A short tour as officer in cffief of PARCHE (SS-384), a reserve training submarine, was foUowed by duty as exec of STERLET (SS-392), then command of MENHADEN (SS-377). A student tour at the Naval War CoUege was foUowed by a two-year assignment as acaderffic director of the Submarine School at New London. It was during tffis stay that, in 1962, he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage, and after two years offirffitedduty and recovery, was placed on the ffisabffity retired Hst in December 1964.He began working for Vitro Corporation in Groton, CT, later that year in systems certification at Electric Boat Co. on new construction nuclear submarines, and ffi 1968 transferred to the Vitro headquarters at Sflver Spring, MD, where he worked unffi ffis retirement in 1984. He and Jan remained in the Rockvffie area, where he was active in '47 affairs, and where they enjoyed being partners at bridge, whenever they were not visiting their far-flung offspring and sightseeing in Taiwan, Chffia, Japan, and Abu Dhabi.John is survived by his wife, Janet; and by sons, Robert '70, James,Wflfiam (USAF ROTC '74) and Gregory; by ffis daughter, Cheryl; sisters, Gertrude and Mary; eight grandchfldren; and one great-granddaughter. He was predeceased by another sister, Patricia.

A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at St. Patrick's Cathofic Church in Rockvffie, MD, on 23 December 2005, incluffing eulogies by aUffischfldren. Inurnment at the U.S. Naval Academy Columbarium is planned for a date not yet fixed.

Chet Shaddeau '47 DUDLEY HOLSTEIN '48

Duffiey Holstein died suddeffiy of a heart attack on 18 December 2005.

He was born on 4 June 1923 in Brooklyn, NY, and was a 1940 graduate of Eastern District High School in Brooklyn. Duffiey erflisted in the Navy shortly after Pearl Harbor. He attained the rate of EM3 and later attended NAPS at Bainbridge, MD. In 1944, he entered the Naval Academy and graduated on 4 June 1948.

He served aboard MIDWAY ( C V A - 4 1 ) (1948-1951), the Mine Warfare School atYorktown,VA (1951), FLICKER ( A M S - 9 ) (1951-1952), and CARMICK ( D M S - 3 3 ) (1952-1953). His tour on CARMICK was principaUy in the performance of patrol and mine sweeping operations off the North Korean coast during the Korean War. He worked in ffis farffily's construction firm from 1953 to 1956, and for Western Electric untfl 1959, the last year of wffich was spent at the BeU Telephone Laboratory atWhippany, NJ. From 1959 to 1962, he worked for the Navy Department's Bureau of Naval Aviation and in 1962-1963, for NASA Headquarters in pre-flight engineering during the bufld-up at Cape Canaveral for the Mercury, Gerffini and Apollo programs.

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Analysis Center (ITAC). During the 1964 to 1980 period of time, he represented the Army, at various working groups of the U.S. Inteffigence Board, and the U.S., as a member of its team at international inteffigence conferences. His last position at ITAC was as deputy ffirector of operations. He retired in 1980. In tffis regard, he was the seffior civffian of a 376-employee orgaffization involving analysis of inteffigence and every aspect of operational inteffigence. Subsequent to ffis retirement from the U.S. government, he went to work for ARINC Research Corporation in Annapofis, MD. Survivors include ffis wife of 25 years, Lefla Roth Holstein of Annapofis, MD; chfldren, Carin Cooper of Bethesda, MD, Michael Holstein of Rockvffie, MD, and Maria Pierpoint of Blandon, PA; stepchfldren, Mitchel Roth ofThe Wooffiands, TX, and Valerie Roth of Fairfax, VA; sister, Gloria Linn of Bayside, NY; and nine grandchfldren.

Funeral services were held on 21 December 2005 at the Uriah P. Levy Center and Jewish Chapel at the Naval Academy and burial was in Annapofis, MD. The Holstein Family JAMES STOKES HAGAN

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James S. Hagan ffied on 28 June 2005 of heart and kidney compfications. He was 75 years old.

A native Phfladelpffian, he graduated from Roman CathoHc High School and was a 1952 graduate of the Naval Academy. Jim served on NOBLE out of San Diego, CA, entered Submarine School, and graduated in the December class of 1954. During the Korean War, he served on BLENNY and spent four months tracking the enemy in the waters of Iceland. In September 1957, he joined the Benffix Corporation in Baltimore, MD, where he designed test equipment for theTalos rffissfle unffi 1960. At Maryland Shipbuflffing and Drydock, he designed commercial and navigation systems for the research sffip, ATLANTIS II. From 1962 to 1966,Jim worked at the Naval Sea Systems Command (NSSC) in the Naval Weapons Services office as a trials engffieer.

His projects included the ASROC system and submarine torpedo fire control systems.

From 1966 to 1970,ffiswork with Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Systems Project Office integrated ASW systems for destroyers and cruisers. In 1970, at the NSSC, primarfly at the Crystal CityVA, office,Jim was the supervisory electroffic engineer for the weapons system design for batdesffip, destroyer, and carrier alterations, incluffing ASW systems, the NATO Sea Sparrow Missfle System, the Tomahawk Cruise Missfle, close-m weapons (PHALANX) and the vertical launching system. His proudest accompfishments were ffis roles as manager of combat system instaUation design for the loWA-class Batdesffip Reactivation Program and manager of the Trident Submarine Command and Control System Test and Evaluation Program. Jim received many commendations for ffis work and team leadersffip.

Jim served in the Naval Reserve for almost 20 years, goffed as often as he could, and coached his chfldren's teams, no matter the sport. He served as president of the Greater Wasffington Soap Box Derby Association for 10 years and was ffirectly involved

wiffi ffie boys and girls at the derby cfiffics. Upon retirement after 32 years wiffi ffie federal government,Jim taught math for three years at The Buffis School in Potomac, MD. Jim is survived by ffis wffe of 52 years, Patricia McCusker Hagan ofTimoffium, MD; five chfldren,Jiffiarme,Jennffer, Efleen, James and Thomas; rune grandchfldren; one great-grandson; ffis sibHngs,John, Naorffi, Rosemary and Patrick; and 26ffiecesand nephews. His broffier. Reverend David 1. Hagan, ffied in May 2005.

The Hagan Family J O H N ALOYSIUS M O R R A '55

Major John A. "Jack" Morra, USMCR (Ret.), ffied on Sunday, 18 December 2005. He was 74 years old.

He was born on 24 October 1931, in Waterbury, CT. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapofis, MD, and ffid graduate stuffies at Rensselaer Polytechffic InstimteffiTroy, NY. He served ffi ffie U.S. Marine Corps as a major for 14 years as a jet pflot. He was awarded numerous awards in the Viemam War, mcludmg two Distmgffished Flyffig Crosses, Air Medals and a Presidential Uffit Citation.

He was a real estate agent, ffid land development and appraisal, and taught statistics and algebra at the uffiversity level.

He was a deacon and elder at ffis church, where he taught Simday School. He was mvolved in a nfiffistry for abused and neglected chflffien.

Jack is survived byffiswffe, Clare; sons and daughter-in-law, Michael Morra of Solana Beach, CA, and John and IsabeUe Bosquet-Morra of Smyvesant, NY; daughters and son-in-law, Heaffier Morra of New York City and Paige and Steve Huffman of San Diego, CA; brother and sister-m-law, Frank and Gloria Morra of Manasquan, NJ; and twin grandsons, Austin and Ryan of San Diego, CA. A memorial service was held on 29 December 2005 at San Diego First Assembly of God ffi San Diego.

The famfly suggests donations to the Royal Famfly Kid's Camp, SDFA, 8404 Phyms Place, San Diego, CA 92123.

J O H N MICHAEL LEEDS '59

Captaffi John M. Leeds, USN (Ret.), passed away of an acute gaU bladder infection and afingeringflffiessof Parkinson'sffiseasein Virgiffia Beach,VA, on 29 October 2005. He was 68 years old.

"Mike" was a Navy juffior, son of Captain John R. Leeds '32 and Bflfie Leeds, grandson of Lieutenant Commander Thomas and Phflomena Schnotala and nephew of Commander Thomas and Helen Brady He attended Archbishop John CarroU High School and Buffis Preparatory Academy prior to entry ffito the Naval Academy from the District of Columbia.

He was active in Company and Battafion sports, participating in championsffip softbaU and footbaU teams, and was on the Reef Points staff.

He graduated with the Class of 1959, a member of 12th Company, where he was a friend to aU. Upon graduation, he served on HARWOOD (DD-861) before moving toffisfirstlove, the Submarine Force. He served on SiRAGO (SS-485) and served tffiee tours on R^MORA (SS-487), one as executive officer and acffieved ffis ffieam of becoiffing the sub's commanffing officer. His exceUent career continued as he served as executive officer of EMORY LAND (AS-39) and commandmg officer

of VULCAN ( A R - 5 ) . He attended the Naval War CoUege and acffieved a master of science in mternational affairs from The George Wasffington Uffiversity. His staff tours included Commander Submarffie Group Six, Commander Crffiser Destroyer Group Eight and two tours at Commander Submarine Force Adantic; one asflagheutenant and one as assistant cffief of staff. His awards fficlude Meritorious Service Medal with Gold Stars, a Navy Uffit Citation whfle on REMORA, and other awards.

Upon ffis retirement from the Navy and command of VULCAN, Mike worked in severalfields,but became a financial advisor affifiated with American Express Financial Advisors and the Navy Federal Creffit Uffion: CUNA Mutual Group.

Mike is survived by his wife, Leda; sons, John, Mark, Matthew and Brian; stepchfldren, Wflfiam Sturgis and Laura Walters; grandchfldren, Rff ey Coffin and Kyla Leeds and Jacob and Jordyn Walters; and ffis sister, Barbara Leeds. He is also survived by ffis former wife of 35 years and friend, Mary; one nephew; and two ffieces.

Memorial services were conducted on 2 November 2005 in Virgiffia Beach,VA, and interment was conducted at Arhngton National Cemetery withfoUmffitary honors on 4 January 2006.

He wiU be rffissed by aU who knew ffim.

The Leeds Family & Wayne Rickman '59 PAUL HOWARD DONALDSON '66

Captain Paul H. Donaldson, USN (Ret.), passed away on 9 December 2005 of pancreatic cancer.

Paul began his career when he enfisted in 1960, and then quafified in submarines. He went to NAPS, and graduated with the Naval Academy Class of 1966. He had a career as a surface warfare officer with an ASW sub-specialty. He was our first Classmate to get a command at sea, with Riverine Division 571 in Vietnam (1969-1970). His last sea duty was as commanding officer of FRANCIS HAMMOND (FF-1067), out ofYokosuka, Japan. In this command, Paffi was the first to photograph an AjCULA-class Russian submarine. His subsequent tours included the Inter-American Defense coUege, Joint Chiefs of Staff, and ffis final tour was as cffief of the Naval Mission in Bogota, Columbia.

Paul was the offiy foreigner to ever receive the highest Colombian mffitary award.

Paul retired from the Navy as a captain after 32 years service.

Paul returned in May 2005 from being a security consffitant in Iraq, wffich may make ffim our last Classmate to serve in a war zone. Paul was in charge of a detafl near Baghdad, which trained the Iraqi security guards who now guard the power plants, transrffission stations, refineries, and gas lines throughout Iraq.

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H e was buried with mffitary honors in Lee, FL, near Pensacola in the Donaldson famfly plot.

PAUL T H O M A S FERENCHICK S R .

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PaffiT Ferencffick Sr., w h o retired as president and cffief executive officer of H . C Brffi Co. in Adanta, GA, ffied Wednesday, 10 August 2005. H e was 60 years old.

A native of Port Carbon, PA, he was a longtime resident ofTaUahassee, FL. H e was a 1966 graduate of the Uffited States Naval Academy and served two tours of duty in Vietoam. After retirement, he began working foU time at PaFran Farms, wffich he owned in Wffigham, GA. H e was a member of the TaUahassee Exchange Club, the Charter Club, the Colonels Club and the Georgia Cattieman's Association. H e was also a member of Grace Church of TaUahassee, FL. H e is survived by ffis wffe, Fran Wood Ferencffick. Other survivors include ffis daughter, Laura Johnston and her husband, Brian of GreenviUe, SC; two sons, Paffi Ferencffick Jr. of Greensboro, N C , and Charles Ferencffick ofTaUahassee, FL; three grandchflffien, Hannah Grace Johnston, Emmafine Johnston and Noah Stogner; ffis mother, SteUa Ferencffick of Port Carbon, PA; two brothers, Richard Ferencffick and ffis wffe,Jaffice of Northborough, MA, and George Ferencffick and ffis wife, Mary Lou of LawrenceviUe, NJ; ffis aunt,Veroffica Ferencffick of Port Carbon, PA; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Charles and Jufia Wood ofTaUahassee, FL. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grady County 4 - H Club, 65 11th Ave. N E , Cairo, GA 39828; or Grace Church ofTaUahassee, 731 N . Gadsden St.,TaUahassee, FL 32303.

KENNETH ROGERS HOLMES

'76

Commander Kenneth R . Holmes, U S N R (Ret.), passed away on 16 October 2005 in Augusta, GA. T h e son ofWflHam and Vera Holmes, Ken entered the Naval Academy from Columbia, S C A member of the 30th Company, Ken was an avid swimmer and outstanffing student. Always known for ffis easygoing attitude, he graduated with honors with an oceanography degree.

U p o n graduation with the Class of 1976, Ken entered the nuclear power program, serving ffis first tour aboard the fast attack boat, L. M E N D E L RIVERS. After the completion of ffis iffitial sea tour, he was assigned to the Navy's Nuclear Power School as an instructor. FoUowing this shore tour, he left active duty and commenced a 22-year career with Southern Nuclear at Plant Vogtle.

A devoted husband of 28 years and a loving father. Ken enjoyed Hfe to its foUest.A rffighty man of God w h o was totaUy comrffitted to the Lord and ffis famfly

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Ken is survived by ffis wffe, Deborah Frankfin Holmes; tffiee chflffien, Brett Frankfin, Maggie Kirby and Katie Midffieton; his parents; a brother, Bffi Holmes and ffis wife, Karen; and a sister, Cindy ManneUa and her husband, Mark.

Ken was buried with fiffi mffitary honors atWestover Memorial Park in Augusta, GA. The Holmes Family & Keith Weaver '16 ROBERT BRUCE POWERS

'80

Lieutenant Commander R o b e r t B. Powers, U S N (Ret.), of St. Petersburg, FL, formerly of Beaver, PA, passed away on 1 September 2005 at ffis home. H e was 47 years old.

Born on 10 February 1958, in Rochester, PA, he was the son of Janet (Zinkham) Powers and the late R o b e r t O. Powers. H e was a 1976 graduate of Beaver Area High School and the Naval Academy Class of 1980.

H e had played quarterback for both Beaver Area High School and the Naval Academy and had served ffi the U.S. Navy durmg the First GuffWar. H e was a Big Brother and tutor wiffi the Big Brothers and Big Sisters Greater Pittsburgh Branch. H e was also a member of the First Baptist Church of Rochester, PA. Predeceased by ffis father ffi 1982, he is survived by ffis mother and stepfather, Janet Powers-Cicco and Bruno E. Cicco of St. Petersburg, FL; broffier and sister-in-law, Timoffiy S. and Kimberly Powers, and their son,T. Landon Powers, aU of Chesapeake,VA; as weU as ffis beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

Services with mffitary honors were held at the First Baptist Church, Rochester, PA, wiffi Rev. Edward Heist, Pastor Emeritus of the First Baptist Church Rochester officiating, foUowed by interment in Beaver Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be sent, if desired, to ffie Huntington's Disease Society of America, Western PA Chapter, R Q Box 110223, Pittsburgh, PA 15232.

•Obituaries for Shipmate must be submitted by, or approved by, the famfly of the deceased.

•If possible, emafl format is preferred.

•Please note ffiat we have a firm 400-word limit.

•A photo is encouraged, but we ask ffiat irreplaceable photos not be sent through the mafl in case of loss or damage in transit.

•Emailed photos must be at least 300 dpi in resolution.

•We have Lucky Bag photos here (for graduates offiy) and ffiey may be scanned in-house, but must be specifically requested.

•Our "how to" document, "A Fitting Tribute: How to Write an Obituary" is avaflable online (search www.usna.com), or via USPS upon request.

•Although we encourage people to write ffiefr own obituary in advance, we DO N O T keep them here at Alumni House. We surest that you keep a copy wiffi your important papers for your famfly to update and send in when ffie time comes.You may also wish to contact your class secretary to see if he/she is keeping files.

•Direct submissions or inquiries to: Shipmate obituaries, 247 King George Street, AnnapoHs, MD 21402-5068; obits(gusna.com; 410-295-4064.

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T h e 27th Annual H o m e c o m i n g GolfTournament "WINNERS" Winners of the Thursday Scramble were the team of Drew Cooper '96, Garth DeVries '94, Michael Heary '98 and Chris Smith '95 with a net of 59.

Garth was also the winner of the " Longest Drive" contest on #3.The winner of the "Closest t o the Pin" on #17 was Eric Utegaard '69 at 6' 2".The second place team was Bill Herberger '77,Thom McKee '77, Kirk Barker '77, and Gary Hentz '76, while in third was the team of Lee Geanuleas '77, Eric Utegaard '69, James Kelly '77 and Christopher Feeney '77.

Thirteen teams broke par for the Scramble! The winner of the 2005 Homecoming medal play championship on Friday, with a low gross score of 7 1 , was Ensign Billy Hurley '04. He will have his name engraved on the Morrow trophy on permanent display in the Navy clubhouse. Low net was won by Joe Ford '59 with a score of 68. Other winners of awards, listed by flights, were:

Flight A First Net (72) Kirk Barber '77 Second Net (76) Roger Doyel '72

First Gross (90) Bob Mook '91 Second Gross (95) Bobby Wehman '87

First Gross (75) Scott Wolfe '87 Second Gross (76) Gary Hentz '76

Seniors First Net (69) Arthur Caine '47 Second N e t (69) Chandler Von Schrader '47

Flight B First Net (72) Bob Reifsnyder '59 Second Net (73) Thom McKee '77

First Gross (92) David Ghysels '51 Second Gross (94) Dick Murphy '54

First Gross (86) Tom Bricken '70 Second Gross (86) Steve Abbot '66

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Flight C First Net (72) Joel Gardner '63 Second Net (72) John Lynch '60

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Canals of Holland and Belgium (28 April - 7 Come join us for a great adventure and let us take the stress out of May 2006)—Springtime travel. See the world unth other Navy friends and make new ones too. tulips and colorful canals; including visits to For complete information and details, visit www.usna.com/travel Keukenhof Gardens, The Hague, Delft Antwerp, Bruges and much more. ($1,995plus air) 9 days/Alumni Holidays Calgary. ($2,995plus air) 9 days/INTRAV Treasures of Southern Africa (10-23 April 2006)—Begin in Cape Town, then three nights at Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve, then Johannesburg and Livingston. From two days of game viewing to a fiiU day winery tour, see the jewels of Africa in luxury and comfort.

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Canadian Rockies (25 A u g . - 2 Sept. 2006)— From Vancouver, ride the Rocky Mountaineer across the Continental Divide, then visit Jasper National Park, Lake Louise, and Banff and

Exploring Iceland (12-22 S e p t . 2006)—Visit amazing Lake Myvatn with its lava fields and lunar-like volcanic craters, Glacier River Canyon National park, Akureyri, Reykjavik and much more. Optional extension to Greerfland. ($3,595from NY) 11 days/Odysseys Unlimited

Alaska's Inside Passage (2-9 Sept. 2006)—Our annual sell-out South Pacific WWII Campaign aboard the Clipper ODYSSEY (30 March - 14 April 2006)—The batdefield islands and history; from Sydney to Guam with stops along the way at Coral Sea, Guadalcanal,Tokyo Bay, Savo Island and much more. (From $6,430plus air) 16 days/Clipper Cmises Islands of Antiquity (Sicily to Rome) (2-17 June 2006)— Begin in Istanbul, then cruise to Rhodes, Crete, Malta, Sicily, Spain and France on this delightful two week journey aboard the stunning MINERVA II. Ends in Italy with optional two days in Rome. (From $4,395 plus air) 16 days/Alumni Holidays International Alumni College in Ireland (26 June - 7 July 2006)—Our Alumni Campus Abroad format updated to include two locations for the best of Ireland. Stays in Ennis and Kilkenny allow you great day trips to all the towns and sites you want to see. Great for a first trip to Ireland or a wonderful return visit. (From $2,195 plus air) 12 days/Alumni Holidays The Baltic Sea and the Norwegian Fjords (6-18 July 2006)— Cruise aboard LE DIAMANT (formerly the SoNG OF FLOWER) from Bergen, Norway, with stops in Denmark, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, plus Russia and Estonia. Includes a special lecture by Lech Walesa while in Gdansk. (From $4,895 plus air) 12 days/ Thomas P. Gohagan & Co. (With Joint Academy Travel) Passage of Peter the Great (11-23 Aug. 2006)—Cruise the Volga, Svir and Neva Rivers; Lake Onega and Lake Ladoga aboard the M/S REI'IN. Explore Moscow and St. Petersburg with specially arranged visits to the Kremlin, Red Square and the Hermitage. ($1,995 plus air) 9 days/Alumni Holidays (With Joint Academy Travel)

trip aboard the YORKTOWN Clipper to see the best of the beauty and wfldlife of Alaska. Optional pre-cruise extension to Denafi National Park. (From $2,530 plus air) 7 days/Clipper Cmises Alumni College in Italy (11-22 Oct. 2006)—another two location Campus program with stays in Sorrento and Orvieto; allowing visits to Capri, Pompeii, Amalfi, Florence, Assisi and much more. AU inclusive program with great lecturers and the site you want to see. ($2,295plus air) 12 days/Alumni Holidays Passage of Lewis and Clark (21-29 Oct. 2006)—A sternwheeler cruise through the great Pacific N W and along the Columbia and Snake rivers. Includes a visit to Mt. St. Helens and Astoria, plus WaUa Walla and Lewiston. (From $2,995 plus air) 9 days/Alumni Holidays (With Joint Academy Travel) Galapagos (7-16 Oct. 2006)—One of the Earth's greatest natural treasures. Cruise aboard the M/V EVOLUTION and see the islands and their magnificent animals up close. From the sea lions, blue footed boobies, lightfoot crabs, tortoise and much more. (From $4,440 plus air) 10 days/International Expeditions Exotic Morocco (25 Oct. - 5 Nov. 2006)—Begin in Rabat with its old Muslim quarter and architecture, then visit Fes, Azrou, Beni MeUal, Marrakesh, Casablanca and much more. (From $1,995 plus air) 9 days/INTRAV In Search of Alexander the Great (17 Oct. - 1 Nov. 2006)— Explore up close the jewels of the Eastern Mediterranean, and retrace the voyages of Alexander the Great. Travel with us and alumni from Harvard, Yale and more; with great Ivy League lectures and guides.

Cruise aboard the CLELIA II in complete luxury! (From $7,995plus air) 16 days/Travel Dynamics International

Dates and prices are tentative, please see brochure for Jinal information, terms and conditions.

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Executive Vice President Dick Johnson Executive Administrator: 4/)/7y/?e/7/co

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Annual Giving Director, Annual Giving: Babette Miller Associate Director, President's Circle: Julia Hutchinson Assistant Director, Annual Giving: 77a Taylor.

Assistant Director, Annual Giving, Parents Fund: Ginny Joy Coordinator, Annual Giving: Susanne Mons Administrative Assistant: Violette Wright

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Class Giving Director, Class Giving: 77m Wolf Administrative Assistant

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Membership Membership Coordinator: A/oreen Parry Membership and Records Assistant Susan Olsen

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Planned Giving

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Director, Planned Giving: Melodie Turish Coordinator, Planned Giving: Carolyn Kantor

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Business Operations Director, Membership and Business Operations: BobbiCollins Merchandise Corporate Relations and Marketing Coordinator: Linda Lee Events Manager: i/n/.ooft Events Coordinator:/Irc/af/j^ppe/

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Information Services Vice President: Tim Kobosko Network Engineer: Je/ffiran/rs Network Administrator: Richard Thomas Database Administrator:/.aAry/?offers Database Quality Control: Tom Trueblood Online Services Coordinator: Kate Brasacchio

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Development Services Director, Development Services: Emily Parkhurst

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Research & Stewardship Assistant Director, Research/Stewardship: Carolyn McCollum Research Analyst: Jen Jacoby

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Communications Vice President: S^/rfWeyworr/) Associate Director: Laura Kurz Assistant Director: Kristen Pironis Assistant: Cam Boswonh Production Manager: Jac/f/e furton Assistant Production Manager/Classes Editor: Maria O'Shea Chapters Editor: Sandra Stansbury-Spadaro Obituaries Editor: Timothy Elizabeth Woodbury Editorial Assistant: We//Worn Communications Manager: Anne Sharpe

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