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15 Sep 1995 My Fellow Alumni, On the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of our wonderful U.S. Naval Academy, I wanted to send each and every one of you my warmest greeting.

I have personally witnessed, in Navy uniform, many of those 150 years of history. Still, the name "Annapolis" continues to evoke pride and awe as I reflect on the tremendous changes over these past many years. Always in the forefront is my extreme satisfaction in knowing that we have retained our integrity while producing our outstanding leaders. Having had the privilege and honor of serving as Midshipman through Admiral, and then as your Association President from 1974-1975,1 have cherished each step along the way. I take great pride in all Midshipmen and Naval Academy alumni who served, and continue to serve our great nation. We can also take pride in the perseverance it has taken, and takes to this day, to follow the disciplined and steadfast path of Annapolis.

This year also marks the 50th Anniversary of the end of the greatest conflict ever experienced. It was in that conflict, as so often in years and wars past, that the Naval Academy provided the nation with leaders who made a difference, answering the call when our country needed it most. On this, its 150th Birthday, we must ensure the Naval Academy continues to produce the leaders of tomorrow.

As we reminisce, and look forward to the future, we should always remember the support and sacrifices of our families in their service to our nation.

We all know that the sailor's life, for all its rewards, continues to be stressful and demanding. Naval service requires selfless leaders, sailors and families~a Navy team—to accomplish its many lofty goals. This Navy team will continue to provide a bulwark for our great nation as it weathers future storms and crises and provides unique leadership in a not yet peaceful world.

Finally, I remind all of you that it is our Alumni Association which binds us together. Our Classmates are immediate family, but it is through the greater alumni family that we will endure, and continue the traditions we inherited from those who have gone before us. The Alumni Association will always be needed, ready to help where and when the need is greatest. It has come through in the past and will continue to be there when needed.

As we join you in celebrating the 150th, Bobbie and I wish each of you all the best, knowing, that as it has been for us, the Naval Academy remains forever your beacon and home.

With warmest regards.

Arleigh Burke

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Shipmate ISSN 0488-6720 (USPS 494-440) President and CEO ROLAND BRANDQUIST '60 Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired) Treasurer, Director of Human Resources PAULA. ZAMBERNARDl, '70 Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired) Director, Development HARRY A. SEYMOUR, JR. '65 Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired) Director, Alumni Services LAWRENCE HEYWORTH 111, '70 Coinmander, U.S. Navy (Retired) Director of Communication and Information; Editor-in-Chief DAVID E. CHURCH '67 Commander, U.S. Navy (Retired) Managing Editor NANCY DOLAN GORUM Assistant Editor YVONNE M. PARKER Editorial Assistants LINDA FERGUSON LAUREN LALLY Opinions expressed in Shipmate are those of the authors.

They do not necessarily reflect the opinions, policy or attitude of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, its officers or the editorial staff. All pictures are official Department of Defense photographs unless otherwise credited. Member, Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

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Volume 58, No. 8 FEATURES Letter from Admiral Arleigh Burke, USN (Ret.) '23 President's Call 150th Schedule Rendering Honors—Jim Lovell '52

by Dan Struble '83 and Robine Alshire Homecoming Information and Registration Form Timeless Traits of Leadership

by The Honorable John H. Dalton '64 United States Naval Academy, Modern Era, Part IV,

by Mr James W. Cheevers Alumni House: Our First 50 Years

by Donna Reed Wiclcstrand Remember When She Was Only 100?

by Captain Jack M. Stevens, USN (Ret.) '47 How to...for Chapters

by Bob Byles '69 What is Planned Giving Anyway?

by Dan Struble '83 Director of Alumni Services Position to Open Ricketts Hall-The New Multi-Purpose Athletic Facility DEPARTMENTS The Mail Boat Officers and Trustees All Hands Staff and Assistance Capitol Hill, Et Cetera A Few Inches From The Yard Army-Navy in Costa Rica 1996 Travel Schedule

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Brigade Activities Navy Academics Navy Sports Gift List and Order Form Class News Chapter News Last Call Classifieds

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COVER The U.S. Naval Academy seal was designed by Park Benjamin, Class of 1867. It was adopted as the official seal by the Navy Department in 1899, mainly through the efforts of Jacob W. Miller, Class of 1867.

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President's Call A Vision for the Future As you read these words the Naval Academy's year long 150th Anniversary celebration will be climaxing with October and November's slate of events and the Army-Navy Game on the 2nd of December. Marking this milestone year was also the 50th anniversary of your Association calling Alumni House "home" and the end of World War II. It has been both a thrilling and sobering year, full of events celebrating our pride for accomplishments past and present; thankfulness for the wisdom and support of those who have gone before; and "horizon-expanding" as we anticipate our future, both from the view of the opportunities before us and the responsibilities we shoulder to better all that has transpired in the past 150 years. The theme for the year was remembering 150 years of "service," while firmly focusing on a "Vision for the Future."

That future is now. To underscore that reality I wanted to tell you the direction I see your Alumni Association moving, now and tomorrow, in response to our ever more rapidly changing world. The Naval Academy, under Admiral Chuck Larson, has completed the first year of a new Golden Age. To sustain that progress, and to assist him in institutionalizing the changes that have revitalized the Brigade, the Academy staff and faculty, a host of our Alumni, we here at Alumni House, the Navy leadership, the Congress and the American people, will take our renewed energy and provide ever increasing support across the boards for our hallowed alma mater.

Our Chairman of the Board, Admiral Hunt Hardisty, and the Board of Trustees are increasingly becoming more involved in Alumni Association business, from ensuring the Mission and Charter are relevant and focused, to providing the Association at-large the resources and tools that are now, and will be, needed to provide the Superintendent every means to keep USNA at the forefront in providing our nation the finest young officers.

To give you a quick thumbnail picture of the significant progress at the Association, I' 11 point out a few of the recent initiatives that have already begun to produce increased efficiency and effectiveness... "force multipliers"... that are vital to our ability to harness and focus our alumni spirit and resources to produce the "margin of excellence" for our Academy.

It has been an exciting and productive year for the Association. A recent financial report

base manager systems. The "ancient" computer containing our database and serving our stateof-the-art local area computer network has provided yeoman service over the years, but it is time for us to invest in new technology that will allow us to work faster and smarter, and to keep pace with an ever expanding "USNA and Association list of needs," and an ever shorter time frame in which to produce "the information you need to know."

In place is the addition of three new staff persons in our Development (or donor) Division. All bring strengths to our administration, and fill significant voids in our comprehensive across-the-board "giving program." The expeCaptain Ron Brandquist rience they bring to the Association should has shown the Association raised over 7 mil- immediately make an impact, and give the Aslion dollars in contributions in the past year. sociation the strength it needs for the future.

The Career Transition Program, administered As most of you know from experience, diin Alumni Services, has been very effective in vining the future is most important, but diffiassisting alumni finding jobs and employees, cult and sobering work. I assure you that your as well as bringing younger alumni to partici- staff at Alumni House is working hard, leavpate in alumni affairs in greater numbers than ing no stone unturned when assessing past, ever before. Shipmate has grown in scope, qual- present, and especially, the nature and capability and size, and serves as "the voice of our ity requirements of future programs. In the past alumni" in getting the word out on current few months the "big Six" firm of Peat Marwick matters of interest and importance. The Ser- completed stpro bono management review and vice Academy Business Resource Directory has provided us a comprehensive assessment, proved itself to be a resounding success, par- which supported many of our initiatives, while ticularly to our alumni in the business sector. suggesting other areas for us to look at closely Our fledgling advocacy and influence program in the months to come. I have addressed our recently conducted a first-time effort at mobi- course for our future in our Strategic Plan in lizing alumni support in the Chapters and Par- previous Shipmates. It's a living and actionents Clubs for passage of the Senate's amend- oriented plan that is geared to take the Assoment to the Defense Authorization Bill, ciation into the 21st century. We are in the reducing the current 6 year obligated service embryo stage of formulation, as well as Strateupon graduation to 5 years. Our effort appears gic Plan execution. As we move on this plan, to be a success, and we are assessing our par- we are drawing not only on highly respected ticipation efficacy. New Association revenue firms, such as Peat Marwick, but primarily our generators and cost reductions, in concert with talented governance bodies (Trustees and the introduction of many more businesslike Standing Committee members) and most reprocedures, from budget forecasting to orga- cently, our Association staff, who has captured nizational restructuring and introducing new those issues of the greatest importance, to Assystems, such as the recent telephone upgrade sociation-called "Flagship" issues. More on this and lockbox introduction (discussed in All in subsequent "Calls" as we move to the 21st Hands this issue), have greatly enhanced our century. ability to be good stewards of Association reI look forward to the challenges of the fusources. ture, and ask that you join us in shaping that On the horizon is the next major leap for- future, so our beloved insfitution will continue ward for the Association, that of replacing our unsurpassed in its honored heritage of sending 15 year old computer database manager and the finest young officers on to careers in the operating system. We are now conducting an Fleet and the Fleet Marine Force. We need each in-depth comparison, among two of the indus- and every one of you to be an active and curtry leaders in university/college software data- rent Association member, ready to assist us Shipmate, October 1995

when needed and as you are able, and to take pride in your Association that is steadfastly there when and where our Naval Academy calls.

Seriously consider "giving something back" to our alma mater, who has given so much to us in terms of an opportunity to serve our country, an exceptional (and inexpensive to us) education, wonderful shipmates who have become our "extended family," a value system that the world respects and admires, and the foundation for a life-time of high quality of life! And, "giving something back" can fall into many categories: financial contributions help us provide the Brigade a "margin of excellence;" advocacy and influence support can help shape legislation favorable to the service academies; volunteer alumni provide the backbone for our Trustees, national chapters, class organizations and the Career Transition Program; and your good counsel in letters (brickbats and Bravo Zulus accepted here) help keep us on a safe course. Come sail with us in a more meaningful way—we need your strong support to nurture and perpetuate the Academy and all the goodness it represents!

R. Brandquist President/CEO

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Those who will be visiting the Annapolis area in the coming year will want to consult the following schedule of events for the Naval Academy's 150th Anniversary celebration.

October 14 Half-time entertainment at Navy/Air Force Football Game

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Rendering Honors—Jim Lovell *52 "You never know what is going to bring you home.

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ver 4000 midshipmen rose to their feet, cheered, hooted, and applauded in an ovation that seemed like it would never end. Captain James A. Lovell USN (Ret.) had returned home again, this time to the Naval Academy to introduce Apollo 13 to the Brigade of Midshipmen. Actually, this was the second such ovation he received that evening. His first reception to Alumni Hall by the Brigade followed kind introductions by Admiral Larson and by Jim's classmate and fellow astronaut Lieutenant General Thomas Stafford, USAF (Ret.). The mids welcomed him enthusiastically at that point, but following his remarks and a showing of the movie they expressed their admiration in a way that clearly moved both Jim and his wife Marilyn. They will not soon forget August 20, 1995. And neither will 4000 midshipmen.

Midshipman Jim Lovell

Jim Lovell is an American hero that these young men and women would do well to emulate. A veteran of four space missions (GEMINI 7, GEMINI 12, APOLLO 8, and APOLLO 13), this 1952 graduate personifies the values for which the United States Naval Academy stands. In his remarks to the midshipmen Jim stressed what he believes are the hallmarks of the Naval Academy experience: leadership, teamwork, integrity, initiative, and perseverance. "Academics are 1000% better than when I was here," Jim told them, "but to get the true value of what this special institution has to offer, you must develop in these important areas."

Jim Lovell is more than an American hero, he is also an incredible story teller. If you haven't seen Apollo 13 or read his book Lost Moon, you should. If you missed both and happened to be on an SSBN patrol in April of 1970, Jim recounts how an explosion ripped through one of two oxygen tanks feeding APOLLO 13'S command module, ODYSSEY, with a "bang-whumpshudder." The disaster left the crew with little oxygen and fuel nearly 200,000 miles away from earth on the out-bound leg to the moon.

From there Jim relates the events that distinguish APOLLO 13 as NASA's "successful failure" and illustrates the teamwork and heroism which made that appellation appropriate. "The movie contains a hidden message," he told the Brigade, in a clear reference to those values he exhorted them to pursue during their time as midshipmen.

Jim is very proud of the movie Apollo 13 and is surprised and happy with the reception it has received, but he wanted to point out to

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the Brigade where it deviates from truth. "The makers of Apollo 13 were very true to reality in almost every particular, but this is the '90's and since there was no nudity or violence, they felt they had to spice things up a bit with profanity. There was no swearing on APOLLO 13."

Jim makes a regular practice of coming home to the Naval Academy.

He is currently in his second term as a Trustee of the Alumni Association, and he answered John McMullen's call to help in raising money for Alumni Hall. Jim supports the Naval Academy and the Alumni Association enthusiastically, "I want to do whatever I can to help the Academy and to assist midshipmen."

When asked why he chooses to spend so much time in the service of his alma mater, Jim answers without hesitation: "The Naval Academy served me well in many ways. My father passed away when I was twelve, and the guidance I received here served me like a surrogate father. The Naval Academy reinforced in me the values and attributes I stressed to the Brigade, and they have been instrumental throughout my life. I have a very soft spot in my heart for this place."

Jim Lovell, if you will pardon the pun, is a very down-to-earth man for someone who has spent so much time in space. He spent hours during his visit signing books for midshipmen, and he spent considerable time showing his granddaughter around the Yard — a young lady who may well become a member of the Class of 2000. If she does raise her right hand to take the oath of a midshipman, her grandfather certainly could never have guessed in 1952 what would "bring him home" in the year 2000.

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U.S. Naval Academy Homecoming Special 150th Celebration

1995 "Serving our Alumni as they return Home"

Free Picnic Lunch

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Come join the fun Friday, 20 October, from 1100 to 1500. Free picnic lunch hot dogs, fruit, cookies, chips, and soda. Yes, registration is in ALUMNI HALL , across from the Parade field, the previous site of The Raw Bar and Beverage Bar will be open on the Griffin, Isherwood, and Melville. patio for the purchase of oysters and alcoholic This schedule subject to change. Please check registration beverages. Mack Bailey and Kevin Brooks, a local packet for updated schedule.

Folk Duo, will entertain in the tent. Alumni Thursday, 19 October Association merchandise, as well as Bailey, Banks and 0730-1700 Registration at Alumni Hall; pick up name tags for entry into Naval Academy Store (formerly Mid Store).

Biddle, will be on hand with great gift ideas for that 0730-1700 Naval Academy Store (formerly Mid Store).

Navy fan in your life. The Alurrmi Association invites 0730-1700 Alumni House open (merchandise available). all members of the Naval Academy j * ^• 0900-1700 USNA Gift Shop in Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center.

0930-1700 Naval Academy Women's Club Craft Fair-Dahlgren Family to celebrate the return of our 1000-1200 Golf Scramble; Alumni & spouses (USNA Golf Course, Alumni. Check for pici picnic location j> Jj X^ North Severn). when you register at Alumni Hall!

1210 Brigade noon meal formation.

"A VISION FOR THE FUTURE" "A Vision for the Future" will be performed on Friday, October 20, 1995 in Alumni Hall. Homecoming weekend will be enhanced by an evening celebration intended to provide the audience with a "quick look" through 150 years of Naval Academy history. An audio-visual presentation on three screens will be accompanied and completely orchestrated utilizing the Naval Academy Band, Glee Club, Drum and Bugle Corps, and the Masqueraders.

Please note that this production will replace the afterdinner dancing usually held in Dahlgren Hall. This is FREE!! If you are not attending the reception/dinner but plan to attend "A Vision for the Future"please return number on the following form: # attending 1730-1830 Reception Dahlgren Hall 1900 Dinner King Hall 2100 "A Vision for the Future" Alumni Hall In order to accomodate all who wish to attend, please complete and mail to Homecoming Office, USNA Alumni Association, 247 King George Street, AnnapoHs, MD 21401.

1300-1530 General visiting to Academic Departments, except those posted "No General Visiting."

1300-1530 Planetarium Show, Professional Development presentation (Luce Hall Planetarium).

1430-1700 General visiting of Alumni Hall.

Friday, 20 October Roman Catholic Mass in All Faiths Chapel (Mitscher Hall).

0600 0700-1900 Naval Academy Store (formerly Mid Store).

0730-1700 Registration at Alumni Hall; pick up name tags for entry into Naval Academy Store (formerly Mid Store).

0730-1700 Alurrmi House open (merchandise available).

0800-1700 USNA Gift Shop in Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center.

0900 Alumni Open Golf Tournament, USNA Golf Course, North Severn. Shotgun start.

1100-1500 "Free Picnic". Cash Bar and Raw Bar available. Live music. Check for picnic location wlien you register at Alumni Hall!!!

1200 Roman Catholic Mass in All Faiths Chapel (Mitscher Hall).

1210 Brigade noon meal formation.

1215 Luncheon in King Hall for Alumni who are parents or legal guardians of Midshipmen.

Note: Midshipmen must purchase tickets in advance at the Accounting Branch, Midshipmen Food Service Division.

1300-1530 General Visiting to Academic Departments, except those posted "No General Visiting".

1300-1530 Planetarium Show (Luce Hall).

1300-1600 Yard Patrol Craft static tours (Farragut Seawall).

1430-1800 General visiting of Alumni Hall.

1530 •Alumni vs. Varsity Baseball team (Bishop Stadium).

J.V. Football vs NAPS (Astroturf Field).

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Welcome Home!

Dear Alum, The Alumni House celebrates its 256th birthday, the U.S. Naval Academy celebrates its 150th birthday, and we are recognizing the 70th Homecoming anniversary of the Class of 1925! Also, our home city of Annapolis is celebrating its 300th year.

Homecoming is a special time for Alumni and for our staff as well. We look forward to seeing you and being of assistance should you need it. Please plan on joining us for the Picnic on Friday, 20 October. You are sure to find old friends and^ classmates in the crowd.

Welcome Home and Go Navy' Sincerely,

R. Brandquist ^ President and CEO U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association

Important • Football tickets must be ordered from the Athletic Association 1-800-US4-NAVY. • Those Alumni wishing to have lunch on Friday with their Midshipman must advise him/her so he/she can make the necessary arrangements.

• Alumni lodging in Ricketts Hall will not be available this year due to renovations.

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410-263-4448 Alumni Association 8:00-5:00 M-F 301-261-2684 Alumni Association Washington Line 410-269-1036 Alumni Association Baltimore Line 410-293-1000 U.S. Naval Academy Switchboard 24 hours 410-268-6060 NAAA Ticket Office 800-874-NAVY NAAA FAN Phone 410-293-5765 Security Office

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TranGportation and Parking Parking in Annapolis is always a problem. Therefore, arrangements have been made for Free shuttle bus service from Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Buses will originate at the Stadium, stopping at Alumni House, Alumni Hall (for registration), the Naval Academy Store, and Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center, then retracing that route. Service will be continuous from 0700 Friday to 0100 Saturday; and from 0700 to 1400 Saturday.

Stadium parking fees are $3 on Friday; $4 on Saturday.

No overnight parking is permitted.

If you need further information, please call (410) 6260783.

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Dress Parade (Worden Field).

•Alumni Squash Match (Halsey Field House).

Brigade evening meal.

Reserved tickets for Alumni reception/dinner transferred from Alumni Hall to Dahlgren Hall for pickup at 1730.

1730-2000 Alumni reception in Dahlgren Hall (open bar) and dinner in King Hall (1900). Tickets required. Dress: Civilian Informal.

1930 Jewish Service in All Faiths Chapel (Mitscher Hall).

1930 •Alumni Water Polo (Lejeune Hall).

2100 150th Birthday Celebration Gala multi-media presentation, A Vision for the Future, in Alumni Hall.

Saturday, 21 October 0730-1200 Registration at Alumni Hall; pick up name tags for entry into Naval Academy Store (formerly Mid Store).

0730-1700 Naval Academy Store (formerly Mid Store).

0800-1700 USNA Gift Shop in Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center.

0805 'Alumni "Jog/Run". Reservations and $8 entry fee required.

0900-1300 Alumni House Open TBD Visit Ship - Robert Crown Sailing Center. Boats leave from Fleet Landing.

0830 "Alumni vs. Varsity Tennis Team (Porter Road tennis courts).

0830-0930 Visits to Company Wardrooms by sponsoring classes.

0900 Roman Catholic Mass in St. Andrew's Chapel.

0900 'Alumni vs. Rugby Club (Hospital Point).

0900-1200 General visiting of Alumni Hall.

0900-1200 YP Craft static tours (Farragut Seawall).

1200 Brigade formation for march-on (Tecumseh Court).

1310 Brigade enters Stadium for march-on.

1330 Football game: Navy vs. Villanova. (Please request football tickets directly from Athletic Association (410269-6060)-NOT the Alumni Association).

Sunday, 22 October 0830 0900 0900-1700 0900-1700 1100 1100 1115 1230 1400-1700

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Protestant Holy Communion in St. Andrew's Chapel.

Roman Catholic Mass (Main Chapel).

Naval Academy Store (formerly Mid Store).

USNA Gift Shop in Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center.

Protestant Divine Service (Main Chapel).

"Alumni Lacrosse Game (Dewey Field).

Roman Catholic Mass (Laboon Ministry Center).

Noon meal formation.

Sailing on Naval Academy Knockabouts. Call Robert Crown Sailing Center, 293-5605. Crew of 2, both must have "B" Skipper qualification. Crew of 3 to 6, only 1 "B" Skipper qualification required.

Ship Visit-Robert Crown Sailing Center. Boats leave from Fleet Landing. Last Boat for visitors leaves at 1415.

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For tickets, please return the reservation form (on the back of this page) with your payment by 6 October. Reservations will not be accepted without payment!

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Refund requests accepted until 6 October. Please mail refund request (tickets must be included for a refund) to USNA Alumni Association, Homecoming Office, 247 King George Street, Annapolis, MD 21401-5068.

Dress for the reception/dinner: Civilian Informal.

PCe^n^'Hote.. ^e^idtn^UccM. The site for registration is ALUMNI HALL. No registration packets or badges will be mailed. They may be picked up at Alumni Hall (not Alumni House) on Thursday, 19 October, from 0730 to 1700; on Friday, 20 October, from 0730 to 1700; and on Saturday, 21 October from 0730 to 1200. The packets include a list of names of all Alumni attending, a schedule of events, parking information, and a name tag.

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Timeless Traits Of Leadership The Honorable John H. Dalton '64, Secretary of the Navy The following remarks are an excerpt of Secretary Dalton's graduation address to the USNA Class of 1995. They have much value for all of us, from '18 to '99.

Thank you. Admiral Larson. I want to congratulate you on the outstanding job you have done here at the Academy. One of the decisions I am most proud of was my decision to make Admiral Chuck Larson Superintendent of the Naval Academy. He has stepped in and demonstrated once again his extraordinary leadership ability. I thank you, the Academy thanks you, the Naval Service thanks you, and, above all, America thanks you for producing such outstanding young officers as we have graduating here today.

I have a letter I would like to read to you from our Commander-in-Chief, President Clinton...the letter reads: "Congratulations to the Class of 1995 as you complete your studies at the United States Naval Academy. You can take great pride in the skills and character you have developed, knowing that you are well prepared to meet the tremendous challenge of leadership. Through the past 150 years, more than 60 thousand Naval Academy men and women have helped to keep our nation great.

"Today, America looks to you to maintain this tradition of excellence. I am confident that you will be equal to the task. As you establish new standards of able performance and lead the Naval and Marine Corps into the 21st Century, you will stand as a beacon of liberty and democracy for nations around the world. On behalf of all Americans, thank you for your dedication to the idea of freedom and your commitment for defending the Constitution of the United States. Best wishes to each of you for every future success."

It is simply not possible to describe what a great honor and privilege it is for me to be the principal speaker at the sesquicentennial graduation ceremony of this great institution that I love. I'm proud to be a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, and I know how proud and excited you are today, because I remember so well how I felt as I sat where you now sit, on graduation day in 1964. The speaker was Congressman Carl Vinson, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. Due to the day's excitement, I remember very little of what he said.

Three decades from now, you probably won't remember much of what I say either. But, I hope 14

The Honorable John H. Dalton '64, the 70th Secretary of the Navy

that you get the main point. Actually, in preparation for this speech I went back to review Carl Vinson's text. He said "during your Navy careers there not only will continue to be Secretaries of the Navy, but these Secretaries will also continue to shoulder heavy responsibilities." Those words did not have any significance to me at that time. They certainly do now!

Paul Nitze was Secretary of the Navy then and handed me my diploma as I will have the honor to present yours to you today.

At graduation last year President Clinton said, "I came here today because I want America to know there remains no finer Navy in the world than the United States Navy, and no finer training ground for naval leadership than the United States Naval Academy." 1 could not agree more. Today, I want to talk to you about naval leadership and my experience here as a midshipman.

When I was a sophomore at Byrd High School in Shreveport, Louisiana, we had a guest speaker who said that in his opinion the finest overall education that anyone could get in our country was at the United States Naval Academy. My mother always taught me to "hitch my wagon to a star," so I decided right then the Academy was where I wanted to go. That was the only place I applied, but in the spring of my senior year, I learned that I had not been accepted. I was devastated! So, I went to LSU for a year, which I enjoyed, but my heart was still set on the Naval Academy. The next year I

was admitted into the Class of 1964.

I got off to a rocky start as a Plebe and continued to have some painful and humbling experiences. I wanted to row crew, but got cut Plebe summer. The first time they published an unsat list for academics my name was on it.

I wanted to fly, but my eyes deteriorated. I competed for a Rhodes Scholarship and was not selected.

But, I also had many great and memorable experiences here. I marched with the whole Brigade in John F. Kennedy's inaugural parade.

Sadly, I later led a special honor company that marched in his funeral procession to Arlington National Cemetery. I spent First Class summer on a foreign exchange cruise with Her Majesty's Royal Navy in Singapore. I had the privilege to serve as a striper in one of the tmly great Classes ever to graduate from here. For four years in a row, we "beat Army" in football...and I am confident that come the first Saturday in December, we are going to start that habit one more time!

The greatest lesson I learned came from our Superintendent, Rear Admiral Charles C. Kirkpatrick. He repeatedly told us, "You can do anything you set your mind to do, and don't you forget it." I pass that on to you. You can do anything you set your mind to do, and don't you forget it.

I know that right now your minds are on the end of your long voyage here...and the pride and joy you feel in what you have accomplished. Your family and friends share that pride and so do I. But along with the celebration, this is also a moment for each of you to think seriously about the challenges you will face in the future.

As you move forward in life, the one thing you will always need is a framework on which to base your approach to leadership. I have given much thought over the years to my own framework. It helped me with the leadership challenges I faced—as a midshipman, an active duty submarine officer, a Naval reservist, a community leader, and govemment official.

Recently an acquaintance of mine, a theologian from California, sent me a list of eight specific leadership traits that he drew from chapter 27 of the book of Acts in the Bible. In a succinct way, he has caught traits essenfial to my leadership framework. Now I'm not a preacher, and this is not a sermon. But you certainly don't have to be a religious person to appreciate the value of these traits, and you Shipmate, October 1995

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don't have to be a Biblical scholar to interpret The development of the concept of amphibithem. ous warfare was initiated by Marine Corps These traits have stood the test of time. The Commandants who combined authority with list is as follows: A leader is trusted, a leader conviction and knowledge. From its origins takes the initiative, a leader uses good judg- during the tenures of Commandants John Lement, a leader speaks with authority, a leader jeune '88, Wendell Neville '90, and Benjamin strengthens others, is optimistic and enthusi- Fuller '89, through the establishment of the astic, never compromises absolutes, and leads Fleet Marine Force under General John H. by example.

Russell '92, the development of the Marine This list can be exemplified by predecessors Corps as America's expeditionary force was the of yours from this Academy who have captured result of leadership. It was backed by the experience of campaigns in the Caribbean, Centhe essence of these leadership traits.

The first trait is trust. I am told by Admiral tral America, the Pacific and China. These leadLarson that your Class admires President ers spoke with authority in directing new ideas Jimmy Carter, Class of 1947, and so do I. He because they had experienced the old ideas and personifies trust. He was successful with the borne the scars.

Camp David Accords and the Middle East Likewise, when Chief of Naval Operations Peace Treaty, and he continues to serve the Admiral Arleigh Burke '23 began the project cause of peace in the world, because he is so to build the first fleet ballistic missile submahonest and straightforward that he is genuinely rine, he needed to convince both the civilian trusted. leadership and the Navy itself that the program As Plebes, you memorized a great example required top priority. The authority of his preof trust. At the Battle of Manila Bay, Admiral sentation was fortified with his combat experiGeorge Dewey '59 turned to the captain of his ence—and his reflections about the deterrence flagship and said, "You may fire when ready, implications of that experience.

Gridley." This Academy teaches tmst, and AdA leader strengthens others. A good leader miral Dewey trusted each captain and crew to does not seek to impose his or her own attifight without need for his personal direction. tudes or solutions on others. Rather, the leader A leader takes the initiative. Carpe Diem, provides the support and guidance that prompts Latin for "seize the day," has always been a others to have confidence in their own abilifies and decision-making. fundamental tenet of leadership.

When Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz '05 arI find inspiration in this regard in the deeds of Vice Admiral Jim Stockdale, a classmate of rived to take command of the remnants of the President Carter, who took command of his Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, his first effort was fellow Prisoners of War in Hanoi at the height to renew the confidence of the staff and the of the Vietnam conflict. Admiral Stockdale ini- commanding officers, so that they could go on tiated and led cohesive resistance to torture and to victory. Rather than making heads roll, he abuse despite the daily uncertainty of his own made them think. Rather than emphasizing the mistakes, he convinced his subordinates that fate.

Good judgment is also critical to good lead- they were the ones to overcome the past. Those ership. Good judgment is not just evident in who served under him recalled that his very success, it can be most evident in defeat and "presence" seemed to give confidence wherever he was. He strengthened others to believe disappointment.

In the Battle of the Coral Sea, the carrier their abilities could achieve the crucial victory LEXINGTON—one of our few assets following that they sought.

A leader remains optimistic and enthusiasPearl Harbor—took multiple hits that caused her to list and bum. Rear Admiral Aubrey Fitch tic. To lead effectively, see the glass as half'06, commander of the carrier group—and later full, not half-empty. Believe, every morning, a Superintendent of the Naval Academy— that things are going to be better than before. calmly assessed damage control efforts. He Attitudes are infectious. Optimism and enthuthen turned to LEXINGTON'S captain and said, siasm overcome the greatest challenges.

Captain John Paul Jones captured this idea "It's time to get the men off this thing." Twentyseven hundred lives were saved by that one with the immortal quote, "I have not yet begun judgment call. A good leader needs to make to fight." I have a painting of that famous battle tough decisions especially when things are between the BONHOMME RICHARD and H.M.S. SERAPIS hanging in my office and it inspires me going wrong.

The next trait is at the heart of a leader's every day. John Paul Jones's spirit of optimism and enthusiasm has been a part of our Navy personality. A leader speaks with authority. A since the American Revolution. leader needs to have sufficient confidence in A leader never compromises absolutes. Dewhat he is saying so that potential followers will be convinced. The best way to convince fense of American freedom and obedience to people is to speak with authority. And if that the Constitution of the United States are two authority is matched by knowledge, then the absolutes the Naval Service lives by, and for which our Sailors and Marines may face death. chances for leadership are greatly enhanced.

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Admiral Hyman Rickover '22, the father of the nuclear Navy—by whom I was interviewed for the Navy's nuclear program—vividly demonstrated this commitment to absolutes. He wanted to ensure there was no compromise in the safety of our submarines. And he did this by setting an example. Most Americans don't know that Admiral Rickover went on the first trial dive of every nuclear submarine the Navy built. He knew that it wasn't enough to simply certify on paper that a new submarine was safe.

If Sailors were going to tmst their lives to an untested submarine, he would go with them. If something seemed like it was going wrong during the dive, he would calmly go to the compartment where the problem appeared and sit to watch the crew handle it. How could you be afraid when this small, wrinkled old man was not? How could you treat safety as anything but an absolute.

This leads to the final quality on this list of traits: example. The best leaders need fewer words than most, because they lead with their lives. In the sports world, example is not just ability, but both the willingness to lead and the humility to support a team effort that is stronger than one skilled individual. Roger Staubach '65 and David Robinson '87 are competitors who set the example as both leaders and teammates.

Among today's Naval leaders, Rear Admiral Anthony Watson '70, has set an example that many young Americans have decided to follow. Raised in a public housing project in Chicago, he was a recognized leader in every position from midshipman to Commanding Officer to Deputy Commandant here, and became the first African-American submariner to make flag rank. He takes over soon as Commander of the Navy Recmiting Command, a position that demands a very public example.

And finally, I want to mention an Academy graduate who exemplifies the fact that women in the Navy and Marine Corps no longer face any limits to their dreams. Since the age often, LCDR Wendy Lawrence '81, dreamed of becoming an astronaut. Three years ago she fulfilled that childhood dream. She became the first female Naval Aviator chosen by NASA for the astronaut program, and was a mission specialist on the shuttle ENDEAVOUR'S last mission. LCDR Lawrence demonstrates that what matters to the Naval service, above all else, is your performance as an officer. Man or woman, you will rise as high as your abilities will take you.

These eight traits of leadership provide a path, a course that has been marked for almost two thousand years.

There is a long line of Naval heroes before you...men and women tried by history. Your tum has come. That's what you were trained for. That is why the Naval Academy has existed for 150 years. Not just to educate...not

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just to train you in the arts of war...not just to provide competent officers. But to instill you with a commitment and tradition of service and leadership that will remain with you forever.

In character and in deed, you will always be the ones to set the example. This institution is unique because its mission is to ensure that in your hearts you are unique... that foremost and everywhere the defense of American liberty will remain your task... whether in the Naval Service or elsewhere. Those people behind you are counting on you. When you shake hands with me as you receive your diploma, let's regard it as a pact—a bond between two graduates of this extraordinary institution—to be as worthy as we can possibly be of those who have gone before us...of those who march with us today...and of those who will follow us. In a few moments, your diploma and our handshake will seal that bond. And then the real challenge will begin.

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Shipmate: A few of months ago. Captain Brandquist wrote a Shipmate article describing the Alumni Association's fundraising efforts. In it, he spoke of the need to support "... our beloved Academy."

Our beloved Academy. There are many adjectives I might use to describe my feelings about USNA, but "beloved" is not among them.

I recall the Academy as a minefield in which there were more ways to get "fried" than a chicken at Colonel Sander's. As a mid, all I wanted to do was graduate, put the whole experience behind me, and get on with my naval career.

And yet... and yet... when I run into a classmate, I smile a special smile, a smile of experiences shared, trials overcome, and a common belief in the rightness of our shared pursuit.

Our conversations always tum back to the same subject: The Yard. What it meant to us then, what it means to us now. What it is to be a Naval Academy alumnus in the officer corps. How we were changed by our times as midshipmen.

And, of course, what we would be doing if we were in Admiral Larson's shoes right now.

And that's when my mixed feelings about the Naval Academy come into the conversation. Our alma mater provides an essential service to the Navy: it provides it with its core officers, officers expected to imbue their fellows with their high senses of moral obligation and duty. But all too often. Naval Academy graduates in the junior officer corps are no different from, sometimes worse than, their comrades from other commissioning sources.

Nobody wants that, and nobody thinks that's what USNA is for. But it's a natural result of teaching through fear.

I was a TAD Ensign at the Academy when the EE cheating scandals rocked the Yard. I recall a meeting of all the officers in my academic building in which we were to discuss the honor concept and what we could do to make it better. Well, I was all fired up to be the "impact player" Rear Admiral Lynch had exhorted us to become, so early in the conversation, I opined, "The problem with our honor system is that it's based on fear. We don't teach midshipmen why integrity is a virtue in its own right. We only teach them that if they lie, cheat, or steal, they will at least be heavily punished, and probably attrited." A Commander from another department fixed me in his gaze and said, "I don't give a damn why they don't violate the honor concept. Ensign, so long as they don't do it while they're here." That was the end of my participation in that particular discussion, but I've been thinking about it ever since.

Several months ago, 1 decided tofinallywrite that article about the honor system at USNA. I Shipmate, October 1995

thought I'd do a bit of homework first, though, since an article about how things used to be isn't much good to anyone. I asked the ethics department to send me information about their new program. I read the packet they sent and got excited: mids are reading over there; they're talking; they're internalizing what had previously been only three strictures with serious consequences for transgression. They're right on the money over in ethics, but we're still not there all around the Yard.

There was an article in Navy Times a while back about the continuing problem with drunkenness in the Brigade. It's not a particularly new issue (my class was put in hack following our besotted, barbaric behavior on service selection night), and it's not meeting with a particularly new solution. I read that the administration is considering posting Chiefs in the Hall to check for excessive drunkenness among mids returning from liberty. Once again, the solution seems to be not one of educating midshipmen about what it means to be an officer and a gentle(wo)man through seminars and readings of, say, the life of Nimitz or The Apology but to hammer them when they deviate from the regulations. The problem with education through fear is that when the fear goes, so do the lessons. If we want to stop mids from coming in drunk from liberty, this "Chiefs in the Hall" idea is a good one. If we want to create Academy-grad J.O.s who will stand as role models for their juniors and their peers, it's a strategy that is, at best, suspect.

We have four years to train midshipmen and we have the very best young people in the country with which to work. They come to us motivated, excited, and enthusiastic, and the best thing we can do is work our hardest to maintain that enthusiasm, that motivation that comes from the knowledge they're engaged in a pursuit worthy of every bit of their energy. The best way for us to do that is not to condition them through fear, but to educate them through reading and discussion; to show them that, as officers, they are not merely expected to obey the orders and regulations set out for them, but that they are the very embodiment of those orders and regulations. That kind of understanding requires a departure from the simple Pavlovian action-response paradigm that governed USNA during my tenure there and seems to continue to do so. That kind of understanding requires that each midshipman takes personal ownership of the Naval Service, and we can best encourage that leap to ownership not through conditioning, but through education.

Education through thought is by no means a new idea: it worked for Aristotle, whose pupil Alexander the Great was no slouch when it came to military matters; it can work for us. To boot, we may even graduate more alumni who

can wholeheartedly join Captain Brandquist in his referral to USNA as "our beloved Academy."

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We're Sorry Randolph-Macon Shipmate: I was extremely gratified to read E.C. Woman's College Outlaw's ('35) letter to Shipmate (June 95) re- Shipmate: As a graduate of Randolph-Macon garding The McNamara Book. In my mind Woman's College I am compelled to write and McNamara is an individual who should be held "chastise" you for misspelling the name of the fully accountable for his actions as Secretary college in the April '95 issue of Shipmate (Class of Defense during the Vietnam era. His culpa- Notes for '92, write-up of Mary-James Hocker bility for unwarranted loss of life and assets and Dirk Cooper's wedding). during the Vietnam war are poignantly demRandolph-Macon Woman's College was onstrated in Admiral Outlaw's recounting of founded in 1891, located in Lynchburg, Virevents. I would hope his comments would re- ginia and is one of the few remaining colleges ceive the widest dissemination via media op- exclusively for women in the U.S. portunities such as interviews on 60 Minutes, You might be interested to know that Sally Good Morning America, Charlie Rose, etc.

Habermeyer, wife of former Commandant Bill Many readers may recall another McNamara Habermeyer, USNA '64, and Carole Lynne "brainstorm" that in my individual estimate Keller, wife of Edward Keller, USNA '61, were (and one shared by most of my squadron mates classmates of mine at Randolph-Macon. who were Branch/Division officers) was a de- Rose Berryman Mogabgab bacle: Project 100,000. This program was a (mother of Robert Mogabgab Berryman, social engineering effort to utilize the military USNA Class of 1993) to rehabilitate 100,000 "misfits" who would not qualify for standard naval enlistment. As Branch and Division officers, we spent 90% of our time managing these problem recruits and Plebe Recognition processing the paperwork to administratively Shipmate: For a long time there have been quesdischarge them after their inability to effec- tions as to when climbing the Herndon monutively make the grade. I regard Project 100,000 ment became the finishing rite of plebe year. I as another misdirected and failed effort by Sec- wasn't around this area whenever that hapretary McNamara to understand the role of this pened, so I can't date the first climb — and country's military. official records don't go back that far.

As a corollary to the McNamara story, I find But, I recently ran across this photograph of disheartening the minimal knowledge and un- the Herndon Monument Ceremony in 1931 at derstanding the upcoming generation (not to the end of my plebe year. After the last June mention our own) has of the Vietnam War. It Week parade, we (at least the 8th Company) is crucial to the future well being of the mili- marched back to Dahlgren Hall at slope arms tary that subsequent generations be fully in- and carry arms, as unmilitary as we could be. formed of the decision-making processes, i.e. When the rifles had been stowed in their racks by whom, how, and (if possible) why certain we all rushed for Herndon, still in parade dress decisions were made, leading to concomitant uniforms, and gathered around singing "T'ain't actions and results. I believe-a detailed account- no more Plebes, there's no more rivers to ing in a book authored by someone such as CTF cross." Then and there, with no thought of 77 in the Tonkin Gulf in 1965 would be well climbing the monument, we became third received and invaluable. classmen — officially, but not really until we had sighted the Chapel dome on returning from Charles "Bo" Havlik, '70 Youngster cruise.

Somehow that seems a bit more appropriate for such an important (to the ex-plebes) cerAnother Ring Story emony.

Shipmate: When I was a First Classman and Roy Smith '34 home for Christmas leave in 1950, it happened that Brooklyn, NY experienced a huge snowstorm, 12 inches or more as I remember. My brother Joe and I decided to see how far we could still throw snowballs down the block on which we lived in Greenpoint. It was cold and my hands became numb. It was then that I discovered my class ring wasn't on my throwing hand. We walked down the block, looked around, but no sign of a ring. The loss put a damper on the holiday. I never expected to see that ring again. However, the day before 1 had to return to the Academy, a neighbor from the next block had discovered the ring in front of her house, read the name on the inside of the ring, asked around and delivered it to my house.

My mother answered the door and invited the lady in for a cup of coffee. This gave me a chance to thank her. Needless to say, I was one happy Middy!

David L. Soracco '51 Plebe Recognition 1931 Shipmate, October 1995

Congratulations General Krulak...

Shipmate: With tremendous delight I read the recent Shipmate article announcing the appointment of General Krulak to Commandant of the U. S. Marine Corps. Several light years ago.

Midshipman Krulak was assigned to my "care" as his plebe summer squad leader. We quickly came to an understanding that Chuck was going to become a Marine, while I was going to be a submariner. Naturally I felt honor bound to test his resolve. I would hide in the shadows of the dimly lit summer halls of Bancroft, and after Chuck marched past, would surprise (read jump) him from behind, telling him each rime that he would never make it as a Marine since even a submariner could best him. (Remember now, that builds character.)

But Chuck got a measure of revenge although he probably never intended to and perhaps doesn't even know it. Standing in formation Parent's Weekend, after I had turned in his " top in the squad" performance evaluation (his outstanding qualities were obvious even then).

Chuck asked if he could introduce me to his father, and have his father "sort of inspect our squad" so Chuck could introduce his classmates to his father also. Eager to reward my "top plebe", unthinking I said I would be pleased to meet his father. Chuck gave a motion to the crowd and out stopped a Marine Corps General in uniform! I nearly had heart failure! Fortunately, the elder General Krulak was more a proud dad then a General that day. With a beaming smile he shook our hands as Chuck introduced us, and quickly disappeared back into the crowd. However, the OD and several other officers assigned to the summer detail didn't see things quite the same as I had. I can still hear their stinging reprimands, "Don't you ever invite a senior officer to inspect your unit without the Academy's permission and arrangements made for the proper military honors!"

On a final note, to General Krulak: OK Chuck, you win, you did make it as a Marine after all.

Congratulations, Good luck, and God's speed.

Dick Vopelak '62

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Shipmate: I have just received a copy of Mike Cronin's keynote remarks from the Class of 1963 memorial service held at the Vietnam Veterans memorial in Washington on 10 June.

Mike was a prisoner of war in North Vietnam from 1967 until 1973. He served as a naval aviator and is currently an airline captain. Several persons who were there had said to me that his message should be shared widely. I'm glad to be able to do just that.

"We meet here on this beautiful June day to commemorate a great tragedy. I think it might be worthwhile to pause for a moment to ask: What is the real nature of this tragedy? Certainly it is not the physical fact of the death of our Classmates in Vietnam. For death is faced by all. Also, I suspect that their suffering was not great, for these, after all, were brave men.

The brave suffer the least because even though they have fears, they do not live in fear. The real tragedy of death is the loss of life; here, the loss of promising young lives.

Now after all these years it may be easier to understand what they lost. Look around you.

They lost what we have had all these years.

They lost the chance to have families, careers, dreams, hopes, victories, failures, disappointments, lost loves. Yes, even the chance to suffer, for this too is a part of life.

We have suffered a loss as well, the families of these men especially, but all of us. We lost the chance to know these men fully. They are frozen in time as young men with great expectations. We, as well as they, have been denied their life. All these loses are final, irrevocable, and uncompensable. The most simple and compelling aspect of all this tragedy is that we have had life all these years, and yet have hopes and dreams for the future. They have none of this; they cannot even share our sadness that they are lost.

We suffer these losses without any adequate explanation from those who led us. For our Classmates are also part of a sad chapter in American history. As we have always suspected and now know, there was no plan for victory.

In fact, not much of a plan at all, just a policy.

Perhaps worst of all, the actions of the American leadership revealed a lack of conviction to the enemy. They were thus inspired to endure and outlast the United States of America. The bitter pill of error has not yet been swallowed by those who had the power to prosecute the war successfully and yet failed to do so. For that matter, those who naively accepted the protestations of the communists that they embodied the democratic will of the Vietnamese have been silent as well. They have yet to acknowledge that they supported a government guilty of massive human rights abuses evidenced by an enormous exodus of refugees.

What does all this mean to us now? First, I think we must not let the confusion and debate over failed policies in Vietnam besmirch our memory of these fine men. They were brave, loyal, and prepared to serve, even if the ultimate price was to be paid. We must not let them be distant and plastic heroes, for they were real human beings. ...

.. .None of these men planned to die for this abstract cause as selfless, idealistic heroes might do. Rather, they did what they saw as their duty with full knowledge of the risks and in spite of their love of life and personal hopes and dreams of the future. They were afflicted by the same human fears and apprehensions as all of us are. And yet they repeatedly exposed themselves to great danger, as they saw this as their duty in service to their country. It is this willingness to do their duty in spite of their human frailties that makes them heroes. Indeed, we remember these men mostly in a human context as our friends and Classmates more than we do as midshipmen and officers. This is so even though they did their duty as naval officers as well as any have before or since in the history of our Republic. They and the batties they fought will not be memorialized in Victory at Sea and have largely been forgotten but, you and I, we know the truth. None have fought more bravely than they did for the Republic.

There was no shortage of such men in Vietnam; the shortcomings were to be found elsewhere. We must not let this happen again without doing all we can to prevent it. The cost of opposing bad policy, even to the ruin of a career, is slight compared to the cost these men have borne.

We are here to memorialize tragic events, but we are not here to wallow in sadness. If I may presume to speak for our departed Classmates, I think they would not like that. They were good, open-hearted men who would wish us to live well. They would want to be remembered with a smile and a toast rather than with a tear. I believe they would counsel us to live every day to the fullest, to drink deeply of the great and small pleasures of life. And to face life's struggles with joy founded on the knowledge that we are fortunate to have the opportunity to engage in the struggles of life.

Mike Shelley '63

USNA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Officers and Trustees OFFICERS Chairman of the Board ADM. HUNTINGTON HARDISTY, USN (Ret.) '52

McLean, Virginia Vice Chairman of the Board (Eastern Area) THE HONORABLE JOHN E . SHEEHAN, '52

Annapolis, Maryland Vice Chairman of the Board (Central Area) CAPT. CLAIRBORNE S. BRADLEY, USN (Ret.) '48

Lake Forest, Illinois Vice Chairman of the Board (Western Area) VADM. EDWARD H. MARTIN, USN (Ret.) '54

Coronado, California President and CEO CAPT. ROLAND BRANDQUIST, USN (Ret.) '60

Annapolis, Maryland Treasurer CAPT. PAUL A. ZAMBERNARDI, USN (Ret.) '70

Annapolis, Maryland President and CEO Emeritus CAPT. W. S. BUSIK, USN (RET.) '43

Annapolis, Maryland

TRUSTEES Past Chairman of the Board ADM. ROBERT L. J. LONG, USN (Ret.) '44

Annapolis, Maryland Chairman's Representative MR. T. J. WOJCIECHOWSKI '69

Texas Gulf Coast Superintendent's Representative CAPT. W. P. FOGARTY, C E C , USN '73

At Large (To serve through Spring Meeting 1996) LT. KENNON A. ARTIS, USN '88 VADM. FRANCIS R. DONOVAN, USN (Ret.) '59 CAPT. ROBERT D. WHITMIRE, USN '74 BGEN. THOMAS J. WILKERSON, U S M C '67

(To serve through Spring Meeting 1997) RADM. CHARLES S. ABBOT, USN '66 CAPT. JAMES A. LOVELL, JR., USN (Ret.) '52 CDR. ELIZABETH A. STERNAMAN, USN '80 ADM. CARLISLE A. H. TROST, USN (Ret.) '53

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f7b serve through Spring Meeting 1998) LCDR. LEO S. MACKAY, USN '83 CAPT. MICHAEL G. MULLEN, USN '68 LTCOL. DAVID H. YOUNG, U S M C '73 LCDR. CHARLES A. ZINGLER, USN '80

From Local Chapters CAPT. JOHN R. WALES '51

Annapolis

Thank You! Your gifts to the Naval Academy Alumni Association have resulted in over $30 million in direct support of the Naval Academy since 1990!

MR. JAMES M . RAVENEL '45

Atlanta MR. CHARLES K. ROURKE '54

Boston MR. THOMAS J. MARTI '60

Greater Washington, D.C. Area COL. TOM D. PARSONS, USMC (Ret.) '49 Hampton Roads CAPT. STEPHEN M. ANDRES, U S N R '67

Los Angeles MR. ROBERT BLACK, '63

New York CDR. LIONEL J. NOWOTNY, USN (RET.) '61 NORTH TEXAS CAPT. S. ALLAN DAVEY, U S N R '67

Philadelphia MR. CHANCEY L. HARSHFIELD, '53

Puget Sound CDR. T. J. MCKEARNEY, USN (RET.) '73

San Diego/Coronado CAPT. JOHN POTTER, USN (Ret.) '58

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All Hands RADM Jerauld Wright '18 and VADM Paul D. Stroop '26 U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Past Presidents RADM Jerauld Wright, USN (Ret.) '18, president in 1961-63, and VADM PD. Stroop, USN (Ret.) '26, president in 197779, recently joined the "Long Blue Line in the Sky." Both had served the Association and their fellow alumni long and faithfully over the many years since their respective graduations.

RADM Jerry Wright, whose formal obituary appeared in the June 1995 Shipmate, was a long time resident of Washington, DC, and had, until just a few years ago, been making trips to Annapolis for the semi-annual Board of Trustee meetings. RADM Wright was the 10th oldest living graduate when he passed away on 27 April 1995.

VADM PD. Stroop, whose formal obituary appeared in the July-August 1995 issue of Shipmate, had also served, as a local and Chapter Trustee, and as a standing committee member for the Association, for over thirty years. He had faithfully returned to Annapolis, from his beloved San Diego, for every Board of Trustees meeting over the years, during which the last few years, he had chaired the standing ByLaws Committee. VADM Stroop passed away on 17 May 1995 in San Diego.

Both of these distinguished graduates have provided us legacies of superb performance in full and successful military and follow-on careers, all the while giving long and dedicated service to Classmates and our Alumni Association. They have shown us how to answer the duty call, and each of us should strive to emulate these two outstanding officers and gentlemen. It is noble alumni such as these, who have gone before, who have served the Naval Academy and the Naval Academy Alumni Association and helped it grow to the vibrant organization it is today.

We thank Admiral Wright and Admiral Stroop for their pivotal roles in the Association's history, and look to those who will attempt to fill their big shoes.

USNAAA Enters the 21st Century in Communications: A New Telephone System and A "Lockbox" System In the past several weeks the Naval Academy Alumni Association has instituted two new business systems. These systems will allow you, and the Association, to more effectively communicate in today's fast paced world. Having been thoroughly researched, bid, and contracts awarded, the new equipment and procedures are now on-line.

The new systems are a state-of-the-art telephone system and a commercial lockbox ser-

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vice. Both will increase efficiency on the part of the Association's staff, while speeding and improving the flow of information to, from and within the Association. Also the lockbox will substantially improve the Association's ability to control cash flow and service both accounts receivable and payable, while dramatically reducing financial instrument handling time, all with a quantum improvement in the security of monetary instruments.

Telephone System The Association's new telephone system went on-line 1 September 1995. The new equipment brings the Association a host of features that will promote increased productivity, while efficiently reducing the requirement for telephone lines. This reduction in the number of in-coming lines of itself will help reduce our substantial telephone expenses, while allowing a caller to more quickly find the proper office or staff person for assistance, thereby cutting down "on-hold" time. The sophisticated voice mail feature, using a discrete three digit number for each staff member, will significantly improve efficiency for call backs and message passing when a staff member is unavailable. A detailed message permits appropriate actions or research to be done before a call is returned.

The voice mail system menu easily leads you through the Association, while allowing you to immediately talk with our receptionist for help.

The Association now has only one telephone number: 410-263-4448 To ease the transition, in September all the old Association numbers were automatically forwarded to our new number. On 2 October 1995 the old numbers were deactivated; a taped recording is now directing callers to the new number. Note: "Over The Wall" telephone numbers remain unchanged.

See our Staff and Assistance listing on page 41 for the new staff/function extensions.

New Lockbox System The Association has activated a state-of-theart "lockbox operation" with the First National Bank of Maryland, a national leader in this vital banking service. The lockbox system will streamline handling of specially designated incoming mail, containing financial instruments only (checks, money orders, credit card charge authorizations, or (hopefully not) cash)), for the myriad programs requiring remitted funds or payments.

Our address, 247 King George Street, Annapolis, MD 21402-5068, is to be used for ALL OTHER MAIL, (e.g., general correspondence and normal Association business not containing funds).

Our new Baltimore ZIP addresses (assigned according to the type of program involving a funds transaction) allows the Bank to sort, open, and immediately deposit all financial in-

struments to the appropriate Alumni Association banking accounts.

As the Bank takes delivery of our new ZIPcoded mail directly from the Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) airport regional postal distribution center hourly, we enjoy greatly reduced postal transit time, as the local postal service delivery system is avoided. The Bank then forwards us all processed mail, with deposit documentation, within 24 hours. This reduces by 2-3 days the time mail containing funds currentiy takes to arrive at Alumni House.

All Association "specially designated" outgoing correspondence, requiring a funds transaction, will soon display the appropriate ZIP Codes, and contain return envelopes imprinted with the appropriate ZIP. We need for all correspondents to "take a strain" and use only the appropriate return envelopes for future contact with the Association when remitting funds (e.g., please don't use an Annual Fund return envelope to forward payment for Homecoming tickets). The Bank will, in most cases, be able to determine the correct account ultimately. Nevertheless all correspondence and deposit records will be in our hands to verify every financial transaction.

Effective now, the new addresses for all funds transfers, are: General Transactions (Merchandise, Publications, Advertising, any programs not listed below): U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association General RO. Box 64975 Baltimore, MD 21264-4975 Development Programs (Annual Fund, Class Projects, Honor Chairs, and other gifts): U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Development PO. Box 64978 Baltimore, MD 21264-4978 Membership (Dues, Homecoming, Career Transition Program fees, and other Alumni Services programs): U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Membership P.O. Box 64981 Baltimore, MD 21264-4981 Our Annapolis address is still our primary address; mail addressed to 247 King George Street, Annapolis, MD 21402-5068 will be received at Alumni House in normal Postal Service handling. The Association is revising air stationery to reflect the appropriate addresses and ZIP Codes.

Having these new systems for our use is very exciting, as they promise to improve our ability to serve you, and the Naval Academy even better than we have in the past. The Association staff has diligently worked to ensure these systems are optimal, and we look forward to now providing an additional edge of excellence in service to you.

Shipmate, October 1995

Over The Wall Bulletin Board Alive and Well

Fall Brigade Commander—Amy Morrison

The Naval Academy Alumni Association's electronic bulletin board. Over The Wall, continues to serve our "hard wired" alumni members. OTW has grown over the years in user base and services (conferences) offered. Those of you who taken advantage of OTW know its usefulness and capabilities. Many have also indicated the need for improved and advanced features, and possibly a new system, based in part or wholly on the Internet or one of the commercial on-line services available today.

As current users know, at least if they have logged on in the past three weeks, that the Association, due to financial considerations, discontinued the toll free "800" line to OTW. The decision was a difficult one in light of usage, but nevertheless the money expended to provide "800" service was needed more in other vital areas of the budget. OTW itself remains unchanged, there for your use.

In order to alleviate some of the "lost" service, especially for those who are at some lower level of computer expertise. Shipmate will provide OTW articles covering topics such as "use of the off-line reader", which will assist those not already using more sophisticated methods in minimizing monthly telephone toll charges to just a few dollars. Additionally, some "howto" instructions, many of which are in the OTW Bulletins, will be made available from the Association. This will allow those not utilizing various compression and off-line reader software to begin doing so.

The Communications and Information Division has oversight of OTW and will work in determining the direction our OTW service will move in the months and years to come. Our system operator (SysOp), Chuck Gorum '76, and his assistants, have continued to provide unflagging volunteer technical and administrative support in maintaining OTW, and they will have a strong voice in the future of OTW, or other electronic network provided by the Association.

If you are logged on as a user of OTW, please utilize the off-line reader if you are not already doing so. This reduces your toll charges, and more importantly, frees up time for other users to connect. While we adjust and move forward please keep your suggestions and comments coming in, and, continue to use OTW as you have in the past.

Those of you with access to a computer and modem, who are not users of OTW, are strongly urged to come on board and join in operating in the medium of the future.

When Amy Morrison arrived at the Naval Academy three years ago, she never dreamed that in her senior year she would hold the highest leadership position a midshipman can attain. Though she didn't believe she would reach this high honor, others saw her potential right away.

This fall, Morrison will lead the Brigade as the third female Brigade Commander in Academy history. She commands the 4,000 member Brigade of Midshipmen, shaping the professional military, athletic and academic atmosphere of the Academy. She is responsible for the daily military activities and performance of the Brigade. In charge of all other midshipmen, Morrison serves as the critical link in the chain of command between midshipmen and senior Academy officials and constantly works to improve all areas of midshipman welfare.

"I saw something different in Amy when she was a plebe ( a freshman). She seemed to really be listening to what I said and taking it in," said LT Matthew Hickey, 29th company officer. "I try to teach 'leadership by example' to my midshipmen, and I think Amy is a perfect example of that lifestyle. She took it on board and encompassed that concept. That is what makes her different," Hickey said.

And Morrison is different, possessing a diversity of interests and talents. The 21-yearold midshipman loves to play lacrosse. In fact, she lettered in the sport for Navy. She also enjoys shopping, reading and running marathons—all while maintaining a 3.92 grade point average in her political science major and excelling in the demanding lifestyle of a U.S. Naval Academy midshipman.

Morrison, an Ellicott City, MD native, says she has always wanted to be at the top. "I have always wanted to strive to be the best I could possibly be in anything I did," Morrison said.

A typical day for Morrison begins at 5:30 a.m. She runs five miles, eats breakfast and goes to morning classes. At noon, Morrison leads the Brigade in formation and heads down to the dining hall for a 20 minute lunch. Following her afternoon classes, Morrison participates in various sports for a few hours (where she runs more) and, if she's lucky, by 6:30 she goes to dinner. A typical evening finds her in meetings until 9 p.m. and then, after what seems to most an exhausting day, Morrison studies until about 1 a.m.

Coming from a single parent home, Morrison learned how to juggle a full schedule early in her life. "I had more responsibility than most people my age, but it taught me how to budget my time," she said.

Not only did Morrison learn to budget her time, but she learned to look to her mother for strength. "My mother is an incredible support system and a role model," she said.

When Morrison told her mother she would be the Brigade Commander for the 1995 Fall semester, her mother was in tears.

Annette Morrison said, "I was surprised she was selected because there were so many qualified people, but I was not surprised that the

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selectors saw her talent to fulfill the job. It is a thrill to see your child achieve such a high honor."

While Morrison is Brigade Commander, she has many goals she would like to accomplish.

"I like the idea of small unit leadership," she said. "It puts responsibility in the hands of more midshipmen and gives them all a more meaningful leadership experience."

Morrison also looks forward to the continued celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Academy. "All of the excitement will build to that fist Saturday in December when we set the record straight with Army in Philadelphia," she said, speaking of the long-standing rivalry of Army-Navy football. "Navy will triumph this year."

Morrison has had many people to look upon for guidance at the Academy, but perhaps none have influenced her as much as LT Hickey did during her first two years. "He always supported and encouraged me to live up to my potential, and I hope that I can do the same for underclassmen now and in the future," she said.

According to Hickey, that humble attitude comes naturally to Morrison. "She would never tell her subordinates to do something that she wouldn't do herself," he said. "Amy is a person of great integrity and character, and that is just what kind of leaders the Academy needs."

Morrison's mother said she knew her daughter had the ability to be a leader when she was a young child. "Amy shined at an early age. As early as preschool, teachers shared with me that she was a leader within her peers," she said.

Morrison is sure to shine throughout her entire Naval career. Her intelligence, physical talents and heart make her a person who will make an impression on anyone she meets. Add Hickey confidently, "I can't wait to see where she ends up in the world."

Naval Academy To Strengthen Alcohol Awareness Program The U.S. Naval Academy announced a new program to enhance awareness of the dangers of alcohol abuse among its 4,000-member Brigade of Midshipmen.

"We want to impress upon the midshipmen that we will not tolerate the abuse of alcohol," said Commandant of Midshipmen CAPT Randy Bogle. "All Navy personnel must understand how to responsibly consume alcohol and to behave so as not to place themselves or others in danger."

The alcohol-related death of a midshipman last April was the most recent and dramatic example of the consequences of alcohol abuse.

Last May, CAPT Bogle tasked a working group to create a vehicle for monitoring such abuse.

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The first event in the education program was a presentation to the midshipmen by Mr. Robert Anastas, founder of Students Against Driving Drunk (S.A.D.D.). Anastas encouraged the midshipmen to promote alcohol awareness through positive peer pressure.

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against the problems of illegal drinking and driving drunk," said Anastas. "They are powerful, and when they work together, I sincerely believe there is no problem they can't beat."

This presentation was made possible with support from Anheuser-Busch and Katcef Brothers, Inc., Annapolis. As the world's largest brewer, Anheuser-Busch is concerned about the responsible consumption of alcohol. Together with its network of nearly 900 independent beer wholesalers, the company sponsors national awareness campaigns and educational initiatives tofightillegal underage drinking and promote responsible drinking among adults who choose to drink.

The presentation by Anastas is only one of many initiatives the Naval Academy will take to further educate midshipmen on the proper use of alcohol. The Academy has always provided training to midshipmen in this area, such as guest lectures, simulated-drunk driving demonstrations, fund-raisers sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (M.A.D.D.) and a sequence of required courses in the Leadership department. Following is a list of new initiatives the Academy plans to take to further enhance their education program: • As part of Plebe Summer, all incoming plebes were addressed by the Academy's Alcohol and Drug Education Officers as to the Navy's and the Academy's policies and programs in this area. Additionally, the Academy's Character Development Office has trained midshipmen members of the training detail (plebe trainers) to lead discussions about alcohol abuse using a videotape produced by the BACCHUS group, a national organization dedicated to helping college-age individuals make responsible choices about alcohol.

• Courses in the Leadership department remain the centerpiece of the formal alcohol education effort. The curriculum has been reorganized so that principles are illustrated by hypothetical vignettes as well as actual incidents as they occur at the Academy.

• Midshipmen Drug and Alcohol Program Advisors will have an expanded role in peer training within their companies. They will train squad leaders to conduct biweekly squad table alcohol discussions on topics such as long-term effects of alcohol, signs of alcoholism, support groups, alternatives to drinking alcohol and alcohol-abuse treatment.

• Electronic mail will be used as an educational tool to target midshipmen at specific high-risktimesof the year such as spring break, graduation, 21st birthdays and service assignment. At those times, electronic mail messages will reinforce the dangers of alcohol abuse.

• The Academy will continue to use high-profile outside speakers to address the midshipmen, such as Bob Anastas.

In addition to the enhanced education opportunities, the Naval Academy will implement a monitoring system to encourage the Brigade to enforce and comply with alcohol standards.

A new company quarterdeck watch will begin in Bancroft Hall to monitor midshipmen returning from liberty and check for individuals who are severely intoxicated or disorderly while

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under the influence of alcohol.

First and second class midshipmen will be present "on deck" from 11:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights to maintain a liberty log and report any behavioral problems to the company Command Duty Officer. Midshipmen will be trained to recognize the signs of severe intoxication, such as staggering, physical illness, loud and disruptive behavior.

Senior enlisted advisors who are standing watch will serve as mentors to the midshipmen who are monitoring. Those midshipmen deemed severely intoxicated will be reported and their company officers will decide how to manage it — informal counseling, 3,000-6,000level conduct offenses or referral to the Alcohol and Drug Education Officer.

This monitoring system will allow midshipmen to assume a leadership role on alcohol issues. It is also expected that the monitoring system will become a critical component of the educational program as midshipmen will develop a working understanding of Navy alcohol policy and standards.

Throughout the new education and monitoring procedures. Naval Academy leadership will emphasize to midshipmen that legal and responsible consumption of alcohol can be enjoyed; it is the illegal use or abuse of alcohol that will not be tolerated.

Naval Academy Announces Pregnancy And Parenthood Policy U.S. Naval Academy Superintendent Admiral Charles R. Larson announced the Academy's policy conceming pregnancy and parenthood as it affects midshipmen.

"Underlying the Academy's policy is the fact that parenthood and pregnancy impose significant responsibilities and demands upon midshipmen," Admiral Larson said. "These demands and responsibilities are incompatible with the requirements of midshipmen at the Academy. However, I recognize that there is a responsibility to ensure that every midshipmen who is identified as being pregnant is provided medical care and relevant medical, legal, social, psychological and religious counseling.

This responsibility is in keeping with the Academy's and the Navy's obligation to provide for the health, morale, safety and welfare of its personnel."

The Naval Academy's previous policy on pregnancy stated that becoming pregnant, being responsible for the pregnancy of another or being a parent or a legal guardian while a midshipman constituted grounds for separation from the Academy with no provision for a leave of absence. However, Admiral Larson suspended this policy upon his arrival at the Academy in August 1994. Until a new policy was formulated. Admiral Larson decided that he would review each case on a case-by-case basis.

The new policy states that midshipmen who become pregnant will be allowed to go on a one year's leave of absence with medical care provided at military medical facilities. When the pregnancy is completed and if legal and fi-

nancial arrangements can be made so that the child is no longer a dependent, the midshipman will be eligible to return to midshipman status by applying to the Academic Board for readmission. The Board will review each application without prejudice to determine if the midshipman is eligible to return to the brigade.

This application for readmission must occur within one year of departure from the Academy.

A pregnant midshipman, or a male midshipman with a dependent, who fails to resign or volunteer for a leave of absence will be separated.

The new policy reflects a careful review of the issue by Admiral Larson, including inputs from a variety of individuals at the Academy including male and female staff members and midshipmen.

"The Academy's pregnancy policy needed to be updated, and I feel the new policy establishes a realistic and viable policy which addresses the needs of the individual involved, the mission of the Naval Academy and the Navy," said Admiral Larson.

Wing Seven Of Bancroft Hall Reopens The 7th Wing of Bancroft Hall reopened at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 16.

The 7th Wing has been closed for refurbishment work since June 1994. Completion of the 7th Wing marks the end of phase one of the repair of Bancroft Hall.

The completed work includes upgraded mechanical, electrical, heating and plumbing systems. Sprinkler systems are being installed and the new electrical system will be able to handle the demand for electricity created by the use of computers, printers, lights and fans. Living accommodations will include organized storage space for books and athletic gear. A builtin unit consists of a desk with a overhead bunk and storage space underneath.

The entire project — the repair of all eight wings of the dormitory — is estimated to cost $206 million. The repairs are expected to be completed in August 2002. Each phase will correlate to the repair of one of the eight wings and will take approximately 14 months to complete.

Phase Two, repair of the 8th Wing, started in June 1995 and is scheduled to be completed in August 1996. The galley, also under Phase Two, will be completed a year later. The third phase, design for the 3rd Wing, is already underway.

The design work for the project is being done

by RTKL Associates Inc. of Baltimore. Whiting-Turner Contracting Co. of Baltimore was awarded the bid for the first two phases of the repair work. The contract for phase one was awarded for $18.5 million; the second contract, which includes the galley in King Hall, for $29.4 milUon. When the 7th Wing reopened, more than 680 midshipmen moved into the 238 midshipmen rooms in the wing. Approximately 700 mid-

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shipmen are being relocated into other wings while 8th Wing is being refurbished.

Opened in 1904, Bancroft Hall encompasses 33 acres of floor space and almost five miles of corridors. Included in the hall are a rifle range, post office, dining hall and a credit union.

The Oldest Naval Academy Graduate T\irns 100 RAdm. Frank Riley Dodge, now the oldest alumnus of the Naval Academy, celebrated his 100th birthday September 16 at Vinson Hall in McLean, VA, where he has lived since 1978.

Admiral Dodge, who is known throughout the building as "the candy man," has had an impressive career which included combat duty in both World Wars and has covered a variety of accomplishments and interests.

The admiral was not willing to be interviewed for this article, but agreed to reminisce with his granddaughter, Mrs. Brian (Nellie) Cashell, who lives in nearby Oakton, and to let her share those reminiscences.

Mrs. Cashell describes her grandfather as being "gently contrary" upon occasion. "Sometimes he is actually cantankerous," she said, "but always in a naughty way with a twinkle, or at least with a knowing gleam in his eye."

Riley, as he is known, was bom in Adrian, MI, where his grandparents had been pioneers.

On graduation, he married "the girl next door."

The admiral's first active duty in World War I, was as signalman and then communications officer aboard the battieship SOUTH DAKOTA, where, he recalled, his cabin was forward of the armor plating. In long hours on watch, he listened to phonograph records, he told Mrs. Cashell, and apparently memorized poems.

"He still can recite poetry in English, French and German," she declared, "for literally hours on end."

In World War II, Admiral Dodge served in both the Atiantic and Pacific theaters. Assigned to the cmiser BROOKLYN during the action at Anzio, his ship patrolled between Marseilles and Monte Carlo. He often refers to that time as "when I broke the bank at Monte Carlo with a six-inch gun," his granddaughter said. His Pacific duty included the assault on Okinawa.

After the admiral retired in 1949, he took his wife and a young daughter to South Africa, bundled them into a Landrover and drove north, reaching Cairo two years later.

It was typical of her grandfather, Mrs. Cashell said, that once, when he honked at an elephant to get out of his roadway and the elephant chased after him, he took time to clock the elephant's speed at 24 miles per hour.

On his retum to this country, the admiral earned a master's degree in anthropology at the University of Califomia in San Diego. This, coupled with his African experience enabled

him to manage the African Institute at the University of Pennsylvania where a number of future leaders of emerging African nations were being trained. He also taught for a while at the University of Kampala.

Later, retired again, and living in Berkeley, CA, he became interested in studying hummingbirds, Mrs. Cashell said. This interest was transferred to sturdier types of wild life when he moved to New England in 1962.

"He began feeding the animals near his home," she said, "including raccoons, skunks, and foxes, lots of them."

At Vinson Hall, Admiral Dodge has become famous for the Hershey kisses he "feeds" to almost everyone he meets, handing them out with a mischievous glint in his eye as he murmurs, "Bribery and cormption!"

The only exception, Mrs. Cashell noted, is that children to whom he gives his sweets, are cautioned to check with their mothers before they eat them. (The Vinson Hall mailman gets his daily ration without comment since they are deposited in the admiral's mailbox).

These days, the admiral seldom leaves Vinson Hall, but when he does, mostly for visits to doctors or dentists, he makes a point on such occasions of enjoying the cuisine at McLean's finest French restaurant.

"The Candy Man" leaving Hershey kisses for the mail man

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Dedication Of Athletic Facilities Coming Up Four greats associated with Naval Academy athletics will be honored in upcoming ceremonies dedicating new and renovated athletic facilities at the school.

Navy's all-weather Astroturf field, which had a new surface installed on it this past summer, will be formally dedicated to the memory of Shipmate, October 1995

the late E. E. "Rip" Miller, longtime assistant director of athletics, on Friday, October 13, prior to the Navy-Comell lightweight football game.

On Oct. 20 at 1:30 p.m., the ribbon cutting will take place for renovated Ricketts Hall. At that time formal dedication will be made for the Joe Bellino Auditorium, the Roger Staubach Locker Room and Leon "Red" Romo Training Room.

Miller was a part of Navy athletics for 49 years, coming here as an assistant coach under Bill Ingram in 1926. He later served as Navy's head coach (1931-33). As assistant director of athletics, he developed a highly recognized recmiting system for attracting student-athletes to the Naval Academy.

Bellino was Navy's first Heisman Trophy winner in 1960 and Staubach won the Heisman in 1963. Romo is now in his 40th year of heading the training rooms for Navy's 29 intercollegiate sports.

Dan Struble '83

Major Gifts/Planned Giving Officer Reports On Board Dr. Danny H. Stmble started work this summer at the Naval Academy Alumni Association as the Head of Major and Planned Giving.

Dan is a 1983 graduate of the Naval Academy.

He holds a B.S. in Naval Architecture and a M.A. and Ph.D. in politics from the University of Southem Califomia. While on active duty, he served in RENTZ (FFG-46), then as the leadership instructor at the NROTC unit at the University of Southem Califomia. Dan transferred to the Naval Reserve in 1990 and is currently working in support of N4 on the CNO's staff. Dan comes to the Naval Academy Alumni Association from Occidental College in Los Angeles, where he was Director of Major and Planned Giving during their $65 million national campaign. Dan, is married to the former Karen Brown of Garland, Texas. They are the proud parents of Amanda and Benjamin.

As private donations are becoming increasingly important to the Naval Academy, the Alumni Association has played a key role in raising that support. Chip Seymour, Director of Development, noted that "the Association has provided over $28.6 million to the Naval Academy since 1990. Dan's job is to increase Shipmate, October 1995

that amount in future years, primarily through making planned giving opportunities available to our alumni and other friends of the Academy."

Planned gifts are made through wills, tmsts, life insurance, life-income tmsts, or other arrangements. "Planned gifts are popular," Dan told us, "because they allow ordinary people to make extraordinary gifts. Congress encourages giving in this way by making it possible to bypass capital gain taxes, earn a current income tax deduction, and minimize or eliminate estate taxes. In some circumstances it may even be possible to do all these things and increase current income."

Dan is married to the former Karen Brown of Garland, TX. They are the proud parents of Amanda and Benjamin.

welcome new Plebes; send new Ensigns and Second Lieutenants off to their new lives; and to provide housing and entertainment for traveling midshipmen. The Naval Academy family has coast to coast support through the network of Parents' Clubs. Supported by the unselfish work of their members (who permeate corporate and civic associations), assisted by close ties to the alumni, the nation is continually teaming of the efforts at the United States Naval Academy to meet the challenges of the '90s and turn out officers ready to serve a grateful nation. The financial support, devotion, and boundless dedication of Brigade and Fleet parents are greatly appreciated by Babs and the Naval Academy Alumni Association.

New Parent Coordinator Selected We are pleased to announce that Mrs. Barbara N. "Babs" Miller has been named as Parent Coordinator, a position recently vacated by Mrs. Joan Mack. Babs served as Assistant to the Parent Coordinator for the past year. She considers that she has "trained" for her new position for the past twenty-nine years as a "drag", wife of a naval aviator, and mother of three sons (the eldest, Scott, Class of '94).

Recently moving from Dallas, TX where her husband, CAPT D.F "Rick" Miller '68 was Commanding Officer of NAS Dallas to Annapolis where Rick is assigned to the staff of the Director of Force Stmcture, Resources, and Assessment (J-8) on the Joint Chiefs Staff, the Millers have filled their home with four Midshipmenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;sponsoring one in each class!

Babs, who has relocated nearly 20 times over the past 27 years, finds that being a Navy wife has provided opportunities for her to work in a variety of environments, and serve on many community and school committees and boards.

It is her knowledge from this wide range of experiences that helps her administer to the 69 Parents' Clubs in 43 states. Having lived in two states while her son was at the Academy, Rick and Babs were able to experience and compare typical situations parents of midshipmen face. The Northem Virginia Club had not formed before they left Virginia in 1992, however, the North Texas Parents' Club provided a welcome environment for developing friendships during their tour in Dallas. The importance of making associations and developing sharing relationships with other parents while having a midshipman was clearly evident with the duplicate experiences.

In addition to keeping the Parents' Clubs informed on a weekly basis about events and issues in The Yard, Babs plans and executes an annual Parents' Club Officers Conference, and a parents' fund raising campaign in support of the Midshipmen Extracurricular Activities Program. In each of the past two years, the parents of the Brigade and Fleet have pledged over $1 million. Grandparents have also joined with parents to raise over $22,000 for a gift to the Superintendent in honor of the 150th Anniversary. The Parents' Clubs have worked with Alumni Chapters and Blue & Gold officers to

Mrs. Babs Miller

1995-96 Combined Federal Campaign Responding to numerous inquiries and at the urging of several members of the Board of Tmstees, the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association is conducting a partial program with the 1995-1996 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). This year's CFC program will be limited to the National Capital Area and the Central Maryland Area Chapters.

This year the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association for the first time will be listed as an approved agency. Any individual participating in the Combined Federal Campaign in the Washington, DC area or the Central Maryland area may designate the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association as the recipient of their donation. The monies are unrestricted and will be used where the Superintendent feels the needs are the greatest.

Please look for the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association during your 1995-96 Combined Federal Campaign.

The National Capital Area Chapter Campaign Kickoff : September 12, 1995.

The identification number for the this chapter is #7791.

The Central Maryland Chapter Campaign Kickoff: October 12, 1995.

The identification number for this chapter is #4175 If you have any questions, please contact the Alumni House at 410-263-4448.

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I-Day 1970

To Study the Naval Academy in the 20th century an excellent starting place are the superb Lucky Bag yearbooks published since 1894. Pulling just two, separated by a number of years, off the shelf for examination it is quickly realized how the institution has grown in size and stature over the years. From Fleet Admiral Nimitz's Class of 1905 to Admiral Arleigh Burke's Class of 1923, for example, the number of graduates climbed from 114 to 412, the faculty from 91 to 218, varsity sports from six to fifteen, and extra curricular activities from ten to twentytwo. The magnificent new facilities designed by architect Ernest Flagg were not yet completed in Nimitz's day, and by Burke's time it had already been necessary to expand Bancroft Hall by two wings, to add academic space by Griffin and Luce Halls, and to be begin constmction of, what was then, the world's largest indoor swimming pool, the natatorium. The academic departments remained much the same, except by 1923 there was more emphasis on electrical engineering, and the number of new text books, many published by the Naval Institute, was impressive.

At June Week graduations President Theodore Roosevelt addressed the Class of '05, and his son. Assistant Navy Secretary Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., spoke to the Class of 1922, in Admiral Burke's second class year. Both spoke of naval preparedness, but the world situation and the national mood in each of their days were completely different.

The President was a leader in a dynamic age in naval constmction, when it was necessary to graduate Naval Academy classes early to meet the demand for officers to manage larger and larger battleships, while the Assistant Secretary faced an era of post war downsizing and disarmament agreed upon in a recentiy concluded Washington Naval Conference.

Between the graduation speeches of the Roosevelts, father and son, the world had fought "the great war," "the war to end all wars," World War I. Captain William F. Fullum, who had been first in his Academy Shipmate, October 1995

Class of 1877, was superintendent at Annapolis when the war began in Europe. It was at this time that the Brigade of midshipmen was reorganized and renamed a regiment, consisting of four battalions with three companies each. (In 1946, the regiment would become a brigade again.) Captain Edward W. Eberle, '85, the only Academy superintendent to later become Chief of Naval Operations, succeeded Fullum in September 1915, and led the school through the period of American involvement in the war. With mounting aggression by German submarines against neutral shipping and in anticipation of the United States taking more direct naval action, the Congress authorized an increase in midshipmen from 1,094 to 1,746; and the Class of 1917 was graduated on 29 March, just a week before the United States officially entered the war. At evening roll call on 6 April, Superintendent Eberle had posted the message, "The President has signed an Act of Congress which declares that a state of war exists between the United States and Germany."

Although the Navy required tens of thousands more officers for the war effort, the strategy to produce them did not have the same devastating effect on the Naval Academy as did the advanced graduation schedule at West Point, which had left only the plebe class on board. The Naval Academy Class of 1918 was graduated on 28 June 1917, but the Navy held to a minimum three year schedule. Joining 744 new plebes in July was the first Class of reserve officers sent to Annapolis for a ten week course, later expanded to sixteen weeks, and housed in temporary quarters erected on the tennis courts between Stribling Walk and Dewey Basin. Ground was broken on 30 July for two new wings (third and fourth wings) of Bancroft Hall, increasing the capacity of the dormitory to 2,200 students by the following August.

The Class of 1919 was graduated on 6 June 1918, and within a few weeks 896 men were inducted for the Class of 1922.

World War 1 ended five months later with an armistice signed on 11

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November. Although the U.S. Navy had not fought in any large naval battles during the war, it had escorted millions of tons of supplies and over two million soldiers of the American Expeditionary Force, without loss of a man to enemy action, to Europe. Only about eight percent of the naval officers in World War I were Academy alumni, but they provided an invaluable core of professional knowledge, leadership, and continuity. Admiral William S. Benson, '77, had become the first Chief of Naval Operations, and Major General George Bamett, '81, was the first alumnus to serve as Commandant of the Marine Corps. Meanwhile, important leaders in the fleet and in France during the war included Admirals Albert Cleaves, '77; William S. Sims, '80; Henry T. Mayo, '75; William B. Caperton, '75; Hugh Rodman, '80; and Henry B. Wilson, '81; and Major General John Archer Lejeune, '88, who commanded the Army's 2d Infantry Division.

A young wartime battieship commander. Captain Archibald H. Scales, '87, became superintendent of the much enlarged Naval Academy in Febmary 1919. There were now 2,250 midshipmen, a 300% student increase in less than three years. The Class of 1920 was graduated in June 1919, on the three year schedule, and it was decided to graduate the upper half of the Class of 1921 in 1920 and to put the lower half of the class back on the normal four year course of study. Navy Secretary Josephus Daniels set the record for the most Naval Academy graduation speeches, eight, when he addressed the 285 members of the Class of 1921A on 3 June 1920.

Although ably assisted by Captain William H. Standley, '95, as commandant of midshipmen. Rear Admiral Scales, recently promoted, faced mounting problems with hazing and discipline. Paddling plebes and other forbidden practices brought on a Congressional investigation into hazing. When Admiral Scales failed to secure signed pledges from the first class not to haze the fourth class, he decided to remove the plebes from each company and to segregate them on the upper floors of two wings in Bancroft Hall. He also ordered that the upper classes and the freshmen have separate Thanksgiving liberties. These measures caused the upper classmen to hold a sit-in demonstration in the mess hall and to throw their ceramic wash basins and pitchers out the windows of Bancroft Hall, smashing them on the courtyards below. Admiral Scales hung tough. The midshipmen then came around and promised not to haze; and the fourth classmen were reinstated into the companies.

In June 1919, the postgraduate school was reopened in Halligan Hall under Captain Ernest J. King, '01. Begun in 1909, and expanded in 1913 under the energetic Commander John Halligan, it had shut down during the war; and a debate ensued after the war whether the postgraduate school might flourish better if it were relocated away from the Academy. It would be another thirty years before the PG school was moved to Monterey, CA. Captain Halligan retumed after the war, too, as head of the Engineering Experimental Station across the Sevem River from the Naval Academy. The radio transmitting facility was built and

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opened at North Sevem on Greenbury Point, and the Marine detachment assigned to Annapolis moved from the REINA MERCEDES station ship to a new barracks across the river. Midshipmen paraded to Worden Field, as Admiral Scales and the regiment entertained visits by King Albert of Belgium; Edward, the Prince of Wales; Marshal Ferdinand Foch of France; and Admiral Lord David Beatty, First Sea Lord of the British Royal Navy.

In July 1921, Rear Admiral Henry B. Wilson, '81, the highest ranking officer to date to assume the helm of the Naval Academy became superintendent. He had commanded American naval forces in France during World War I, being promoted to vice admiral; and, then he was commander-in-chief, Atiantic Fleet, where he wore the four stars of a full admiral. The superintendency of the Academy did not call for a full admiral so Wilson reverted back to his permanent rank of rear admiral to take the job.

Without doubt Admiral Wilson was the most popular superintendent ever with the midshipmen, as he had been popular with the men in his fleet; and his record of accomplishments in Annapolis, while the Navy

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was suffering reductions in other areas, rival those of Admiral David Dixon Porter after the Civil War. He worked diligently on character development and introduced the school's first course in leadership.

Among his credos, found in his beautifully bound and preserved scrapbooks, is the statement, "Intellect alone is not enough to make a good leader. Most important is character â&#x20AC;&#x201D; those instructive qualities of devotion to duty, of loyalty to a cause, of capacity to resist criticism and to do the right thing regardless of personal consequences."

Admiral Wilson wanted to make the Naval Academy more humane and more liveable, but at the same time he was a tough disciplinarian and did not hesitate to dismiss a midshipman for an infraction of an important regulation. He introduced Christmas and Easter leaves and wrote to parents that the Academy would keep its dormitory and mess hall open during these periods in case their sons could not afford to travel home. He promoted the family support system through frequent communications with parents. Liberty was extended to the first class to travel as far as Baltimore and Washington when they were not involved in academics. Card playing, smoking, and newspaper privileges were given as matters of individual choice. All midshipmen were invited at some point to small, intimate receptions held by Admiral and Mrs. Wilson in the superintendent's quarters to learn social graces. The custom of the second class June Week Ring Dance was begun.

The admiral wrote and had printed pamphlets for the midshipmen on how to prepare for and to take an examination, how to live within your

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means and stay out of debt, and so forth. He produced similar pamphlets for his annual reports on the Academy to the Secretary of the Navy, which he distributed, too, to the Board of Visitors, to the regiment of midshipmen, and to parents. Distinguished speakers were brought aboard for special Friday night lectures, extra curricular activities such as a radio club and the Trident Society were added, and superintendent letters of commendation were given to the top six students each year. Nobel laureate in physics Dr. Albert A. Michelson, '73, was among the speakers in this period. The standard, daily dress uniform was changed providing an open breasted jacket in place of the closed jacket with its stiff, standing collar.

During Admiral Wilson's tenure the Department of Physical Training was established. The Academy now participated in fifteen intercollegiate sports; and in 1923-24, the school was national champions in boxing and gymnastics, and played the national champion. University of Washington, to a 14-14 tie in the New Year's Day football classic, the Rose Bowl. The proceeds from the Rose Bowl game would go towards the renovation and enlargement of the Academy's football stadium on Farragut Field.

Steel bleachers were made possible because the construction of new protected battle cmisers to be named CoNSTrruTioN and CONSTELLATION were halted by the 1922 Naval Disarmament Agreement. The steel was instead shipped to Annapolis for the stadium. President and Mrs. Warren G. Harding, along with West Point superintendent. Brigadier General Douglas MacArthur, attended the annual May meeting of Army-Navy baseball in 1922. Lawrence Field, the new baseball stadium, was dedicated in 1923; and the following year the new natatorium was completed. (The latter was named for Rear Admiral Norman Scott,' 11, in 1955.)

Other changes in the Naval Academy yard included the relocation of the museum to Maury Hall, the acquisition of the historic yacht America for display at the seawall, installation in the Mahan Hall tower of a new bell made of the bells of four scrapped battieships, emplacement of the coat-of-arms compass set in the ground in front of Tecumseh made from a torpedo tube of yet another scrapped battleship, and erection of a new bandstand across from the chapel and the Macedonian Monument at the academic end of Stribling Walk. A patch of weeds behind the mess hall was laid out for a beautiful, formal park with trees and benches.

Admiral Wilson personally planted thefirsttree in what appropriately, since his extension of smoking privileges, became known as Smoke Park.

Wilson's tour was not without controversy.

Because during wars all officers want front line duty, the balance between officer and civilian faculty members had shifted to the civilians.

The admiral's attempt to redress the balance in

the post World War I period by cutting twenty civilian positions raised a mckus all the way to Congress. The editor of the 1922 Lucky Bag yearbook had permitted the entry on his rival for the number one slot in the graduating class to be placed on a perforated page and adjacent to a fictitious caricature described in most unpleasant terms. The incident smacked of antisemitism because the rival was of the Jewish faith. (The rival midshipman's name was Leonard Kaplan, not Hyman G. Rickover, who was a member of the same class and who is often thought to have been the subject of this injustice.) This one, too, was investigated by the naval committees of the Congress, and Midshipman Jerauld L. Olmsted, number one in his class, received a letter of reprimand. The sad fact for Admiral Wilson was that Olmsted had dedicated the yearbook to the popular superintendent.

Admiral Wilson reached mandatory retirement in February 1925, and he was relieved by Rear Admiral Louis M. Nulton, '89, who had been commandant of midshipmen during the war. Nulton approved the introduction of aeronautics and aviation into the curriculum and authorized the establishment of the midshipmen's dmm and bugle corps which had evolved from a group formed in 1915, known as the "hellcats." Navy Blue and Gold was officially recognized as the school's alma mater in 1925. Professor Joseph W. Crosley, chapel organist and choir leader, had composed the music and Lieutenant Roy Horn, '15, wrote the words. It had been first performed by the glee club in 1923.

Although all Army-Navy football games have been full of excitement, the 1926 match became a classic. The largest crowd in football history to that time, 100,000, had turned out for the dedication of a snow covered Soldiers Field in Chicago. Navy was undefeated. Late in the fourth quarter Army was leading 21 to 14, when Navy from its own territory made it down field to score another touch down. With only thirty seconds on the clock. Midshipman Thomas J. Hamilton, '27, kicked the extra point for the tie and the sanctity of the undefeated season. Few people know that football hero and class president Tom Hamilton was the model for the last Louis Comfort Tiffany stained glass window in the chapel. The "Commission Invisible" window was donated by the Class of 1927.

The commander-in-chief, U.S. Fleet, Rear Admiral Samuel S. Robison, '88, took command of the Naval Academy following graduation in June 1928. Among his immediate innovations was a change in the time honored method of instruction. Daily graded student recitations, required since the founding of the school, gave way to lectures with discussions.

The Class of 1929 captured six of twelve Rhodes Scholarships awarded; and the follow-

ing year, the Association of American Universities granted accreditation to the U.S. Naval Academy, entitling the school to award bachelor of science degrees to its graduates.

The October 1929 stock market crash, the resulting economic depression, and the slump in naval ship constmction had telling effects on morale, recmitment, and retention. Some midshipmen had to resign and return home to help their families survive.

The terra cotta decorations on the chapel dome, were removed in 1928. Lightning had stmck the dome and the freezing and thawing of water trapped in the emblematic designs also caused damage. It was too expensive to maintain. A boat house was built on College Creek and it became the first building at the Naval Academy named for a living person. Rear Admiral John Hubbard, '70, a member of the first Navy crew.

The original wooden figurehead of DELAWARE, carved to represent Tamanend, Chief of the Delaware Indians, but known since the turn of the century as Tecumseh, had been moved inside Dahlgren Hall during the rebuilding of the school. In 1917, it was placed again on a pedestal outdoors in front of Bancroft Hall. By 1930, it had become so deteriorated that it was decided to replace it with a replica. What was left of the wooden Indian was sent to the Navy Gun Factory in Washington, where, through funding from the Class of 1891, it was restored and a bronze casting made. The wooden figurehead was once again placed indoors while the bronze replica was unveiled on a new granite platform in front of Bancroft Hall on Memorial Day. Inside the bronze were placed a Class of 1891 ring and documents and fragments of the original wooden Indian so that it, too, would retain the mystique of the god of 2.5 and its warrior instincts for Army-Navy athletic contests.

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The first 20th century alumnus to lead the Academy, Rear Admiral Wilson Brown, '02, succeeded Admiral Sellers in Febmary 1938. President Roosevelt delivered the commencement address that year in Dahlgren Hall; and the next year. Admiral William D. Leahy, '97, the Chief of Naval Operations, spoke and delivered diplomas outdoors in Thompson Stadium. Superintendent Brown oversaw the realization of the largest building program at the school since the days of Emest Flagg's new Academy. Two new wings (fourth and fifth) brought Bancroft Hall to capacity for 3,100 midshipmen. The mess hall was renovated, a nave was added to the chapel to increase its seating to 2,500, Melville Hall was added to the Marine Engineering complex and Ward Hall was added for the Ordnance Department, and a new dispensary (later Leahy Hall) and a new museum (later Preble Hall) were built.

The Naval Academy sailing program continued to prosper under Admiral Brown with the addition of the yachts Freedom and Highland Light. Navy participated in its first Bermuda race. The first three luders yawls were purchased and major funding support for sail training was received from the estate of Dudley Wolfe. (Income from the Wolfe Fund continues to support Navy sailing to the present day.)

Dark Ages any time... 1967 On 1 September 1939, World War II began in Europe, and the folColonel Robert Means Thompson, '68, died in 1930. He had been a lowing summer, with Germany's air attacks on Britain and its submafounder of both the Alumni Association and the Naval Academy Ath- rine activities in the Atlantic, the Naval Academy went on a war footletic Association, a leading member of the Board of Visitors that had ing. The three year course of study was once again adopted, and along worked for new Naval Academy facilities in the 1890s, and was the with courses taught over the summer, 88% of the curriculum could be donor of the magnificent bronze doors on the chapel. He had also been delivered in the three years. Civilian faculty members were given rechairman of the American Olympic Committee and the first president serve officer status. Rear Admiral Russell Willson, '06, became superof the American Olympic Association. The football stadium on Farragut intendent in early 1941, the Class of 1941 was graduated on 7 Febmary, and reserve officer training was again begun at the Academy with 583 Field was named for him in 1931. new ensigns commissioned by May. In May of that same year, Rear Admiral Thomas C. Hart, '97, beThe Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor closed the yard to tourcame superintendent. To Mrs. Caroline Hart this duty tour was like reists and necessitated increased security measures. Secretary of the Navy luming home. She was the only woman to be a daughter of a superinFrank Knox came aboard on 19 December for the graduation of the tendent. Rear Admiral Willard H. Brownson (1902-05), and the wife of Class of 1942.

At the end of January, Admiral Willson was transferred a superintendent. Admiral Hart has been the only former superintenfor duty at the White House, and Rear Admiral John R. Beardall, '08, dent to ever serve in Congress. He later was a U.S. Senator from Concame to shepherd the Naval Academy through the war years. Emphasis necticut. was placed on survival tactics and new technology for anti-submarine A remodeled Maryland Avenue entrance. Gate 3, funded by the Class of 1907, was dedicated in May 1932. With the nation deep in the de- warfare and radar. Additional emphasis, too, was given to physical depression and the Navy downsizing its officer corps, Admiral Hart guided velopment. A new athletic field (later Sherman Field) was created by the school through some rough days. It was decided to commission only filling in nearly twenty-two acres off Hospital Point.

By June 1945, 7,500 new officers, 4,304 regular midshipmen and the top half of future graduating classes. Although the entire Class of 1933 received their diplomas during their June Week, half of the class 3,319 reservists, had been educated, trained, and commissioned at the was not immediately commissioned. This policy was dropped the fol- Naval Academy. Alumni from fifty-four classes served in the war, from lowing spring through the efforts of the new president, the naval scholar the Class of 1892 and from every class between 1894 and 1946. AcadFranklin D. Roosevelt, and most of the alumni of' 33, who had not been emy graduates comprised five percent of the officer corps during the commissioned, returned to active duty to serve long and distinguished war and suffered an overall casualty rate of six percent. The Class of 1936 had the highest loss at sixteen percent. Twenty-seven alumni were careers. awarded the Medal of Honor, all for actions in the Pacific theater. (ToA tough task master and a thoroughly professional officer. Admiral day their names are inscribed on a special plaque in Memorial Hall, on Hart came to conclude that the Academy was putting too much emphathe doors of their former rooms in Bancroft Hall, and in a special exsis on practical teaching and not enough on scientific theory and the hibit in the Academy's new Visitors Center.) humanities. He established a Department of Economics and GovemWhile the nation and the Naval Academy were still wildly celebratment and encouraged new courses such as comparative literature. Hart's ing VJ Day, on 15 August 1945, Vice Admiral Aubrey W. Fitch, '06, tilt of the academic program towards the humanities was not popular launched his tour of duty as superintendent. A hero of the Battle of the among his contemporary officers, and his successor. Rear Admiral David F. Sellers, '94, who relieved him in June 1934, reversed course. Sellers Coral Sea, Fitch was the first aviator to head the Academy. He naturally merged Hart's new department with English, creating the Department introduced a separate Department of Aviation and requested that an air of English, History, and Govemment, or as the midshipmen affection- station be re-established at Annapolis. The first naval aerodrome had been located across the Sevem River in 1911, but its activities were ately referred to its teachings, "bull."

Sellers was in command during the celebration of the 90th anniver- soon moved to Pensacola, FL. Although Admiral Fitch never got his air sary of the Naval Academy in 1935, during the acquisition of the very station, he did get the escort carrier BLOCK ISLAND (CVE-106) assigned historic valuable Henry Huddleston Rogers Collection of Ship Models to the Academy for four years. A contingency of N3N3 seaplane trainand the planning of a new museum, and during a major rejuvenation of ers, known as "yellow perils," had been put at Annapolis for training Navy sailing prompted by the gift of the yacht Vamaire and the found- midshipmen. They were used until 1960, the last biplanes in military ing of the midshipmen boat club. During his tenure, too, Congress voted service, when practical aviation was discontinued as part of the curriculum. (One of the "yellow perils" which served at the academy hangs to award bachelor of science degrees to all living graduates.

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today as a historic exhibit suspended from the rafters inside Dahlgren Hall.)

The Naval Academy celebrated its centennial, 100th birthday, in October 1945, with a week of special parades and activities in the yard, and a centennial-victory exhibition of some of its finest art treasures held in a New York City gallery. It was at this time, too, that the regiment became known again as the Brigade of Midshipmen. Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, '05, the great Pacific theater commander-in-chief, and now Chief of Naval Operations, was the keynote speaker at the graduation of the Class of 1947, held on 5 June 1946.

In his audience being graduated and commissioned were a future President, James Earl Carter, Jr.; a future chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and ambassador to England, William J. Crowe, Jr.; a Rhodes scholar and future director of CIA, Stansfield Tumer; and a future highly decorated war hero, James B. Stockdale.

The naval services had over five million men and women in uniform in World War II. At the end of the war it was decided that the Navy would require an officer corps totaling 50,000 for its future needs. The Navy Department appointed a board to ascertain the most efficient source for such a large number of officers. Rear Admiral James L. Holloway, Jr., '19, headed the study team which recommended three choices: establishment of a two year postgraduate school for candidates educated at civilian colleges; a second naval academy on the west coast; or continuation of the existing Naval Academy, and at the same time, an expansion of the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) at civilian colleges. The third recommendation was accepted by the Secretary of the Navy and enacted by the Congress.

Admiral Holloway became the 35th Naval Academy superintendent on 15 January 1947.

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ondary Schools for the first time granted accreditation to the Academy, which would be renewed on a periodic basis through a very thorough review process. Naval Station, Annapolis, was established in May 1947, to, among other support duties, provide maintenance for small craft assigned to the Academy. The wartime three year course schedule ended under Admiral Holloway with divisions of the Class of 1948 graduating in 1947 and in 1948. Wesley A. Brown became the first Afro-American graduate in 1949.

Admiral Holloway granted the privilege to the first class to have automobiles. He experimented with ending marching to classes in formation, but it was soon reinstated. Catholic services were added to the schedule in the main chapel. DeCoursey Fales, commodore of the New York Yacht Club, became an important advisor to Navy sailing so that the distinguished group of advisors to Navy sailing today is known as the Fales Committee. A building master plan was developed by a commission chaired by Rear Admiral J. J. Manning, CEC, USN, but there was no funding to immediately effect its recommendations.

With the establishment of the Department of Defense a debate ensued on the future of military education, and, whether or not there should be a unified school. The Service Academy Board, also known as the Steams-Eisenhower Board, after its chairman and vice chair, was appointed to study the matter. Admiral Holloway served on the board and provided the pivotal arguments for preserving the integrity and service identity of the existing academies based on their records of over a century of success in providing quality officers and leaders.

In its report the board allowed for twenty-five percent of future graduates of both West Point and Annapolis to take commissions in the Air Force.

Under the leadership of Vice Admiral Harry W. Hill, '11, which began in April 1950, the ship's bell of ENTERPRISE (CV-6), the wartime flagship of Admiral William F. Halsey, '04, was added as one of the victory bells in front of Bancroft Hall. A welcome addition in its own historical right, the second bell was needed because the midshipmen in banging the Japanese bell, given by Commodore Matthew C. Perry in 1858, in celebration on VJ Day, had put a large crack in the old temple bell dating from 1456. The practice became to ring the ENTERPRISE bell from the time Navy defeated Army until the team arrived back in Tecumseh Court, and then the winning score would be mng on the Japanese bell.

Two months after Admiral Hill arrived.

North Korea invaded South Korea. Although the Navy had one and half million men and women in uniform for the Korean War, there were a sufficient number of officers on active duty and in the reserve, and it was not neces-

sary for the Naval Academy to retum to a three year, wartime schedule. Alumni played an important leadership role in both the Navy and Marine Corps. Admirals Forrest P. Sherman, '18, and William M. Fechteler, '16, served as Chiefs of Naval Operation during the war, and Vice Admiral Arthur D. Struble,' 15, and Rear Admiral James H. Doyle, '20, commanded forces in Korean waters. Vice Admiral C. Tumer Joy, ' 16, was the chief United Nations delegate to the peace talks. Three alumni were awarded the Medal of Honor.

Admiral Hill initiated the first Plebe-Parent Weekend in 1950, an event so successful it remained an annual tradition. The mess hall in Bancroft Hall was enlarged. Navy's postgraduate school moved to Califomia, the national champion eight-oared crew won a gold medal at the Olympic Games (1952), and the new head football coach, Edward J. Erdelatz, led teams to three consecutive victories over Army.

Vice Admiral Tumer Joy retumed from his duties in Korea in August 1952 to relieve Admiral Hill. The midshipmen began to study nuclear physics, jet propulsion, and new electronics. NAUTILUS, the first atomic powered naval vessel, a project driven by then Captain Hyman G. Rickover, '22, was launched at Groton, CT, 21 January 1954. Admiral Joy retired in June.

When Rear Admiral Walter F. Boone, '21, reported aboard in August, he found that his new command was suffering from a postwar slump in recmitment. A program was launched to have midshipmen speak at their former high schools and to youth groups while they were home on leave. The following year applications did increase. Interest in the Academy was helped, too, when Navy won the Sugar Bowl, 21-0, against the University of Mississippi on New Year's Day. Admiral Boone revived the custom of mandatory Sunday aftemoon dancing, the classic "tea fights" in Memorial Hall. This time, however, women were allowed aboard as partners.

Admiral Dewey would have enjoyed it, since he complained of having to dance with his fellow midshipmen in the 1850s. Bancroft now had about 4,000 residents in a complex designed for 3,100. There was a need for a new master plan. Emest Flagg's academic complex, which included the library, and the gymnasium in Macdonough Hall, had been designed for 1,000 students.

In 1954, the Congress approved funds for a field house, and the following year ground was broken for it. The Board of Visitors endorsed a new master plan which included two new wings for Bancroft Hall, a new auditorium, a major new academic building, and expansion of the yard by filling in around the seawall. At the same time the Naval Academy Athletic Association took on the job of raising funds for a new football stadium. The coming of age of

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World War II "baby boom" generation would necessitate a future major building program so that the Naval Academy could remain competitive with other schools.

In March 1956, Rear Admiral William R. Smedberg III, '26, became superintendent. The plan to expand the yard through more landfill on its waterfront was approved and the project of filling in Dewey Basin and extending Farragut Field was begun. Yet a third edition of the master plan was prepared. The station ship REINA MERCEDES departed in 1957. The old Spanish cmiser, a landmark at the Academy since 1912, was first offered back to Spain as a piece of its history. It ended up being towed to Norfolk for scrapping. The television series Men ofAnnapolis helped to interest young men in pursing a naval career.

On the first day of the New Year 1958, Navy beat Rice, 20 to 7, in the Cotton Bowl. Work on the new stadium on property owned by the Naval Academy Athletic Association along Rowe Boulevard in Annapolis was begun that summer. Captain (later Rear Admiral) Eugene B. Ruckey, '35, World War II submarine hero.

Medal of Honor holder, and then head. Department of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, had taken up the leadership challenge to raise $3.1 million for the stadium.

Rear Admiral Charles L. Melson, '27, took the helm of the Academy after June Week.

Ground was broken for seventh and eighth wings of Bancroft Hall. Innovations were launched in admission standards and in the academic program, which would bring dramatic changes over the next twenty years. In place of the Naval Academy administered entrance exam, it was decided to use the National College Entrance Examination Board scores employed by most colleges. Extra curricular activities and leadership potential factors were added to admission considerations.

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Both internal and extemal curriculum review groups were established. Even before all reports were made, Admiral Melson introduced a course validation concept and elective courses for the 1959-60 academic year. The extemal Folsom Board endorsed the new innovations and called for a revision of the core curriculum to emphasize principles and analytic methods instead of techniques. In March 1960, the current mission statement for the Naval Academy was approved by the Secretary of the Navy.

In June, Rear Admiral John F. Davidson, '29, became superintendent. He ended marching to class in formation, except during plebe summer, and oversaw the introduction of the new recommended curriculum. A computer center and subcritical reactor became important new educational resources. Wayne Hardin had been promoted to head football coach and NavyMarine Corps Memorial Stadium had been completed and dedicated the year before. The Fall of 1960 was among Navy's best ever on the gridiron. Despite a loss in the classic Orange Bowl game. Midshipman Joseph M. Bellino, '61, led his teammates to finish number two in the nation and eamed for himself, a Navy players first ever, Heisman Trophy.

On 1 April 1961, the Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference (NAFAC) was held for the first time with 125 students from fifty colleges in attendance. The following month, on 5 May, Astronaut Alan Shepherd, '45, became the first American to travel in space. The Naval Academy had, or would, provide the undergraduate education for over forty astronauts, more than any other school.

Seventh and eighth wings of Bancroft Hall were completed, along with the Brigade Library and Assembly building (later named for Admiral Marc A. Mitscher, '10). During June Week 1961, football hero Joe Bellino was

awarded both the NAAA sword and the Thompson Trophy as the school's top athlete; and, President John F. Kennedy, the first commander-in-chief to have ever served in the U.S. Navy was the featured speaker at graduation.

In early 1962, a special advisory commission appointed to examine the future development of academic facilities submitted its report.

Chaired by Admiral Ben Morrell, father of the Navy's Seabees, among its considerations was the acquisition of twenty-seven acres in the city of Annapolis between King George Street and the existing Academy wall along Hanover Street. The three block area was nearly completely covered by private residences, among them a number of historic importance, and several large apartment buildings outside Gate 3.

When word of this consideration leaked to people in the city, a strong public protest arose, led by Historic Annapolis, Inc. In the end it was necessary to hold a town meeting in Mahan Hall to restore peace and the goodwill which has always existed between the historic capital of Maryland and the Academy. The following year, the Naval Academy itself was designated a National Historic Landmark.

Under Rear Admiral Charles C. Kirkpatrick, '31, who became superintendent on 18 August 1962, efforts were begun to raise the educational level of the officer members of the faculty. In the future most would have advanced degrees before teaching at the school. Acting upon direction from Navy Secretary Fred Korth, the position of academic dean was established, and A. Bernard Drought, the dean of engineering at Marquette University, came aboard to take up the task. Midshipmen for the first time began a curriculum consisting of 75% required core classes and 25% elective courses, the equivalent to a minor in a field of study.

The Trident Scholar program was initiated in the second semester '62-'63, with six students from the Class of 1964. With the Air Force Academy now nearly ten years old, the allowance of 25% of the graduating classes at Army and Navy being able to select commissions in the Air Force was ended.

Despite the loss to number one Texas in the Cotton Bowl, Midshipman Roger Staubach, '65, became the second Navy gridiron star to capture the Heisman Trophy. Staubach became the only Navy athlete, so far, to be awarded the NAAA sword and Thompson Trophy for three consecutive years.

Rear Admiral Charles S. Minter, Jr., '37, became the first Commandant of Midshipmen to move directly into the administration building as superintendent in January 1964. The fum of John Carl Wamecke of San Francisco had been contracted to develop a new master plan for the existing Naval Academy yard. The plan included a new mathematics and science complex, a new library, an auditorium, and an enlisted personnel barracks. The Brigade was

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expanded at this time from twenty-four to its current thirty-six companies. The post of academic dean was made permanent; and in September, each midshipmen became responsible for passing forty core courses and six electives.

Navy crew was national champion in 1965.

As Rear Admiral Draper L. Kauffman, '33, took the helm of the Academy, the nation became much more involved in the war in Vietnam. The war would produce many more Academy heroes; particularly, among the Navy airmen shot down who became POWs, and among Marine Corps officers who led ground troops through nasty terrain in actions against a very clever enemy. The Naval Academy provided the leadership from the chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Admiral Thomas H. Moorer, '33, to platoon leaders in the jungle, but, in the end popular support tumed against the war. Forces were withdrawn and the POWs came home.

The war claimed 172 alumni killed in action and many more missing. In its immediate aftermath, it had a profound, but short term, effect on recmitment for the Academy and on the retention of career naval officers.

With the introduction of more and more electives the academic offerings increased from forty courses in 1959 to 200 by 1965, and to 366 by 1968. The faculty grew accordingly. In 1966, Dr. Samuel P. Massie, the school's first black professor, joined the chemistry department. The Middle States Association of Colleges in its periodic review had recommended the establishment of a faculty committee with a voice in academic affairs. Admiral Kauffman created the Academic Advisory Board, Academic Council, and the Civilian Faculty Affairs Committee, the latter with a representative from each academic department. The Wamecke master plan was updated to include a new engineering complex; and Ricketts Hall, the new home for enlisted personnel and visiting teams, was completed and dedicated to Admiral Claude V. Ricketts, '29, who had begun his naval career in the enlisted ranks.

The youngest flag officer to become superintendent, Rear Admiral James F. Calvert, '43, arrived in July 1968. Michelson Hall, the new science building, named for Dr. Albert A. Michelson, '73, and Chauvenet Hall, the new mathematics building, named for William Chauvenet, the first academy math professor, were dedicated. Ground was broken for a new library. Captain Alma G. Ellis, the first senior woman line officer assigned to the Naval Academy, as museum director; Dr. Rae J. Goodman, the first woman faculty member; and Lieutenant Commander Georgia Clark, thefirstwoman officer instmctor, all reported aboard. The first June Week dedication parade to honor retiring faculty and staff began a new tradition.

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in one of eighteen fields. The distribution of majors was set according to the needs of the Navy, which, in 1971, was distributed at 40% engineering, 30% math and sciences, 20% humanities, and 10% management. Following the death of Dean Drought, Bmce Davidson was hired as the academic dean. The old academic complex designed by Emest Flagg, Maury and Sampson Halls, was allocated for complete interior renovation to modern classrooms and offices.

With applications declining. Admiral Calvert put an extra effort into recmitment. He established the office of candidate guidance, and in 1970, there were a record number of nominations. Brigade strength reached 4,000 for the first time since 1965. For the first time since 1920, the superintendent was promoted while serving in that job.

Following graduation in June 1972, Vice Admiral Calvert was relieved by Vice Admiral William P. Mack, '37, who came from commanding the Seventh Fleet off Vietnam. In that same month the United States Court of Appeals ended compulsory chapel attendance. Senior chaplain. Captain John J. O'Connor, later a head of the chaplain's corps, an Archbishop of New York, and a cardinal in the Catholic church, acquired the use of the former brigade library in Mitscher Hall and made religious counseling and services more convenient to the midshipmen in their dormitory.

Nimitz Library was completed and dedicated in September 1973. With the help of gift funds, Dahlgren Hall, the old armory, was converted to a student union facility with a restaurant and with the large, lower floor capable of providing for dances, conference dinners, and conversion to an ice skating rink. Navy ice hockey finally had a home rink. The renovation received awards from the American Institute of Architects for preserving the original fabric of

the building while completely changing its function. The Robert Crown Sailing Center, also built through private funding, and Rickover Hall, the new engineering and weapons complex, were completed in 1974 and 1975.

Admiral Mack instituted the professional readiness exam which was an assurance that the core curriculum was not being subjugated to the majors program. He staved off the recommendation of the Department of Defense Committee on Excellence in Education that called for the replacement of the civilian faculty by long service officers.

The most significant event of Vice Admiral Kinnaird R. McKee's, '51, superintendency, and among the most dramatic in the history of the Naval Academy was the admission of women. Within a week of Admiral McKee's arrival Congress authorized, on 8 August 1975, women to attend the service academies. The admiral had less than a year to prepare. He did so with such aplomb and certainty that it helped earn him a third star while superintendent. Although the process for admittance, additional programs for women's athletics, and some changes in Bancroft Hall had to be considered, the biggest hurtle was the prevailing attitude towards the acceptance of women into the all male bastion. Admiral McKee provided superb leadership. The first 81 women midshipmen were inducted five days after the nation celebrated its 200th birthday. The transition went smoothly. In fact, an outside force, the news media, caused more uneasiness in chasing around the first women midshipmen for interviews than their male classmates.

Lieutenant Susan H. Stephens reported aboard in 1977 as the first woman company officer. Even before women were admitted, recmitment of minorities had received emphasis with some success. In less than a decade

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the number of Afro-American and native American midshipmen had grown from less than thirty to over 200. In 1976, Midshipman Mason Reddix became the first black brigade commander.

The offerings by the academic departments now neared 500 courses, an enormous change from the fixed curriculum of forty courses given twenty years earlier. Navy hired one of its own former football stars, George T. Welsh, '56, as head coach; and despite limitations in recmitment caused by an ensuing five year service obligation before chance of professional status, Welsh brought in excellent talent who were able to defeat Army seven out often years and to play in three bowl games.

For the only time in Academy history the helm was passed to a classmate when Vice Admiral McKee exchanged salutes with his successor. Rear Admiral William P. Lawrence, '51. The first naval aviator to fly mach two.

Admiral Lawrence had served six grueling years as a POW in Vietnam. He had also developed the Academy's honor concept as a midshipman. During his tour as superintendent, the interior of Luce Hall was renovated. Unknown to Vice Admiral Lawrence at the time, for he was also promoted while at the Academy, he would retum to Luce Hall in retirement from active duty to teach while holding an endowed chair in the Leadership and Law Department.

With the introduction of a new academic schedule that included first semester beginning in August and final exams before Christmas leave and second semester ending in early May; graduation, too, now fell in May. Admiral Lawrence accepted suggestions for renaming the traditional June Week, in use for over 110 years, and, in May 1979, it became known as Commissioning Week. The school's master plan was updated by Wamecke and Ewing Joint Venture. On 28 May 1980, Admiral Thomas B. Hayward, '48, CNO, handed Midshipman Elizabeth Anne Rowe her diploma in NavyMarine Corps Stadium. The Naval Academy had graduated its first women officers.

The mess hall was dedicated in April 1981 to Reet Admiral Emest J. King, '01, the CNO during World War II. The inter-faith chapel was completed in Mitscher Hall, and Chaplain Norman Auerbach became the first Jewish chaplain assigned to the Academy. For years Jewish midshipmen had attended services in an Annapolis synagogue in a group known as the church party.

At change of command in August 1981, Vice Admiral Edward C. Waller, '49, became superintendent of a brigade numbering 4,500. Adjustments were made in the academic program to allow computer science as a major and to discontinue the management major. A medical school option was sanctioned. Navy won its fifth sailing championship, and Lejeune Hall, 38

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Once the new pools were in use, work began on the complete interior renovations of Macdonough Hall and Scott Natatorium. The old marine engineering complex of Isherwood, Melville, and Griffin Halls was razed to clear the site for an auditorium, which had been part of the master plan for nearly thirty years.

The Commandant of Midshipmen, Captain Leon A. Edney, '57, was promoted to Commodore, an old Navy rank brought back temporarily into use. In May 1983, Superintendent Waller's last Commissioning Week audience observed the largest graduating class 1,079 members strong, in the history of the Naval Academy.

Admiral Waller's successor. Rear Admiral Charles R. Larson, '58, was successful finally in securing the needed support for the sorely needed auditorium. An agreement was stmck with the Alumni Association to raise funds to pay for at least half the cost of what then became known as the Brigade Activities Center.

With a unique background as both a naval aviator and a nuclear submariner. Admiral Larson realized the importance of the computer age.

His Academy class had used slide mles, but in the ensuing twenty-five years midshipmen had gone from being armed with slide rules to pocket calculators and now they would all need to have personal computers. Ward Hall had become the academic computer center and work began on establishing a computer network within the yard. Upon the retirement of Dean Bmce Davidson, Dr. Karl Lamb became the first academic dean to come from the humanities.

The Naval Institute's first ever novel. Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy, became a number one best seller and later a movie, and, along with the popular motion picture Top Gun, they influenced applications to the Naval Academy to skyrocket to over 15,000 in a single year. A new bridge in the yard over College Creek was completed, and the Hendrix Oceanographic Laboratory was built on Santee Basin.

Midshipman Kristine Holereid, '84, became the first woman of all the service academies to graduate first in her class. She received special recognition at the White House. Midshipman Napoleon McCallum, '85, an All American football player in his second class year, broke his foot, and he became the first Navy player ever "redshirted." Navy air strikes in Libya on 14 April 1986, caused heightened security in the yard in case of terrorist retaliation.

Rear Admiral Ronald F Marryott, '57, who had been serving as president of the Naval War College, retumed to his alma mater, where he had also earlier taught, and became superintendent on 19 August 1986. There was a midshipman around in those days, everytime you

looked he had grown another inch. Midshipman David Robinson, '87, broke all sorts of Navy records in basketball, twenty-nine total, before he graduated. He appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, made all American, led the team his senior year to the Final Four in the NCAA tournament, and he was the greatest basketball player ever at the Naval Academy. As an alumnus, David Robinson helped winhronze and gold medals for the U.S. in the '88 and '92 Olympic Games.

The computer sciences accreditation board inspected the Academy in the Fall of 1986, and the following year, it accredited the computer science program. The option of a minor in foreign languages was also approved.

When the nuclear submariner Rear Admiral Virgil L. Hill, '61, came aboard in August 1988, the facilities planning board was considering the addition of two new wings for Bancroft Hall and a new academic building for the humanities. The Class of 1989 with 1,076 graduates became the second largest in the history of the Academy. In 1989, too, the Soviet Union and the Warsaw Bloc collapsed, the Berlin Wall was opened in November, and the Cold War came to an end. It all happened so suddenly, but it was not difficult to comprehend what the long term results would be on America's defense establishment. After every one of its wars the United States had over compensated in cutting back, only to be caught short when the next conflict arose. The Persian Gulf crisis and war in late 1990 and early 1991 showed that a strong naval force remained a necessary and valuable asset, but shortly afterwards "downsizing" became a common term.

Although the schedule on other additional, improved facilities would be slowed or shelved, constmction of the Brigade Activities Center continued. For years the only indoors facilities where the entire Brigade could be seated for a superintendent's call or a lecture were the mess hall, and since 1957, the field house. It was costing an enormous amount in labor salaries alone to convert the field house to a space for a Forrestal Lecture or a rain date graduation ceremony. The new auditorium was to be state of the art with a 6,000 seat arena in the round for major events, chairs in the ceiling which could be mechanically lowered into the center court for a lecture, and a huge stage at one end, again lowered mechanically from the ceiling to form what became known as the Bob Hope Performing Arts Theater. Because much more than half the cost of the facility was raised by the Alumni Association, it was decided to call it Alumni Hall. It was first used for Induction Day for the Class of 1995 in July 1991.

The assimilation of women into the life of the Academy over the past fifteen years had gone very well. There had been individual problems and group situations which one would expect to occur under coed circumstances and

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which were common place in other institutions.

A notorious incident during Army-Navy football week 1990 in which a woman midshipman was handcuffed to a men's head received in retrospect undue media attention. The Navy, including all Naval Academy students and employees, over the next years would receive special and thorough training in sexual harassment awareness.

After a comprehensive study of midshipmen's schedules and comparative analysis with other universities, it was decided to reduce the required academic load on midshipmen from 150 to 141 hours. Robert Shapiro came aboard as academic dean and provost and Rear Admiral (select) Joseph W. Pmeher, '64, relieved his classmate. Rear Admiral (select) H. W. Habermeyer, '64, as Commandant of Midshipmen. Admiral and Mrs. Hill took a keen interest in the midshipmen and in all their activities and were very popular with the Brigade.

Even after being reassigned, the admiral retumed for graduation exercises and shook the hands in congratulation of every firstie as they entered their stadium seats on their big day.

On 15 June 1991, Rear Admiral Thomas C. Lynch, '64, relieved Admiral Hill. Admiral Lynch had been a member of the football squad in the days of Roger Staubach and he had served as one of the first officers assigned to candidate guidance where he had helped to tum around academy recmitment problems during the Vietnam War. This time he came to the Academy from having served with distinction as a surface line leader in the Persian Gulf War. With cut backs and downsizing the Academy was not an easy task. The brigade level had to be reduced to 4,000. Plans were continued, and work began, on a major renovation of Bancroft Hall, beginning with seventh wing.

Midshipman Juliane Gallina, '92, became the first woman Brigade Commander. A new visitors' center was begun on the seaward side of Halsey Field House, and a complete interior

Tradition of Yesicrdav

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renovation of Ricketts Hall was launched. A spectacular, new ship model gallery, thanks to the Class of 1951, was opened in the museum; and an observatory with the old Naval Academy telescope was completed and dedicated across College Creek, thanks to the Class of 1941. The distinguished performing artists series became a tradition in Alumni Hall, as did Navy basketball.

The computer network and e-mail reached into every faculty and staff office. Admiral Lynch launched total quality management and total quality leadership sessions and the development of the U.S. Naval Academy 2000 strategic plan. Midshipmen problems with the required second class course in electrical engineering were not new. The course had a dour reputation as being among the most difficult and grade levels attested to its repute. In December 1993, the wrong solution to the nemesis was exercised when the final exam became studied in advance by an inordinate number of students. As a result the academy suffered one of its worst humiliations.

As in the 19th century when discipline had lapsed and post Civil War downsizing had caused morale to suffer, a former superintendent was retumed. Admiral Charles R. Larson, '58, the first superintendent to wear four stars while leading the Academy, retumed in August 1994. He immediately came to grips with the situation, instituting courses in character development, tougher behavioral and academic standards, and instilling improved respect for discipline and authority. In developing plans to celebrate the 150th anniversary. Admiral Larson agreed with the previous selected advisory committee that honor be given to the "leadership, service and knowledge" provided by those who have gone before us, but, he added very wisely, "with a vision for the future."

The Shipmate staff wishes to thank Mr. Jim Cheevers for his truly outstanding efforts in penning this four part history of the U.S. Naval Academy for the readers of Shipmate. On the occasion of the Academy's 150th Anniversary it was important to "put into print" for all time the tremendous story of USNA. And it is only fitting that this come from one of the acknowledged "Universal Sources".

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Alumni House: Our First 50 Years Donna Reed Wickstrand, Alumni House Manager

Alumni House comes alive!

Ensign Robert E. Enright '47, and his bride, Rosemary Sheehan, on December 28, 1946

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The year 1995 is a land mark year. The United States Naval Academy Alumni Association is happily celebrating 50 years at Alumni House, the former Ogle Hall; the United States Naval Academy is celebrating its 150 years; and the City of Annapolis celebrating 300 years since their respective founding.

To reflect a bit. Ogle Hall was completed by the widow of Dr. William Stevenson in 1739.

In 1747 she leased it to Samuel Ogle, colonial govemor of Maryland, who made it his official residence and gave it his name. When he died, his family purchased the house and it became the official residence of his son, Benjamin, who became the colonial govemor in 1798. In 1815 the home was purchased by James Steele, and later was occupied by a third Maryland governor, Thomas Pratt. In 1867 Ogle Hall was bought by Admiral David Dixon Porter, beginning its long association with the United States Navy. The house was then continuously occupied by the Porter family until it was acquired by the Alumni Association in 1945. It seems most appropriate that our national alumni headquarters should be in a building rich in American history and Naval tradition.

Ensign Alva (Al) Bowen '46 and his bride, Delavan (Delly) Rawlins on January 4, 1947

Alumni House today

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Harry England, Managing Editor of Shipmate magazine in 1945, outlined the three purposes of the Alumni House. First, it serves as an architecturally beautiful and fitting memorial to graduates who have given their lives in upholding the traditions and ideals to which the Academy is dedicated. Second, Alumni House serves as a meeting place and a social center for all graduates. Third, it provides the space for the business offices of the Alumni Association. Certainly these purposes have been fulfilled, and have provided a good foundation for the expanding alumni services.

Following the purchase of Alumni House, the Association set out to restore the house to reflect it's colonial origins, while renovating and rehabilitating the stmcture. Two major projects involved replacing the heating system and replacing all of the windows, moldings, etc. Care was taken at every step to make certain they were properly and accurately duplicated.

Beginning the happy social aspect of the Alumni House were wedding receptions. Among the first wedding receptions held were those of Ensign Robert E. Enright '47, and his bride, Rosemary Sheehan, on December 28, 1946. They were followed by Ensign Alva (Al) Bowen '46 and his bride, Delavan (Delly) Rawlins on January 4, 1947. These two couples have graciously shared photos from their wedding receptions showing Alumni House in it's early beginnings. Each of the families provided the wedding reception amenities that were not yet part of Alumni House's inventory, such as candelabra, tables, table cloths and the food. There were no carpets on the floor and in the main hallway and only bare light bulbs for lighting fixtures..

The following years several Classes took responsibility for various aspects of the house. The Class of 1907 furnished and outfitted the front reception room, and the Class of 1923 similarly responded for the adjoining front reception room. The entry hall on King George Street was sponsored by the Class of 1909, and the main hallway by the Class of 1920. The Class of 1918 donated the Waterford crystal chandelier in the ballroom. Most recently the Class of 1952 has become the sponsor of the ballroom, as well as generously providing the funds for the 1994 lighting of the magnificent deodora tree at Christmas.

Alumni House has survived a near disastrous fire in 1972, enclosed the property with a lovely pristine picket fence in 1979, and in 1989 restored the ballroom, with it's beautiful and intricate comice. The gracious, beautiful house continues to maintain it's wonderful presence through the years, thanks to you, our alumni through your generous financial gifts Alumni House stands into its second 50 years with one eye on today and one eye on the year 2045. Make it a point to stop in and visit "your house" when you are in Annapolis.

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Remember When She Was Only 100?

Captain Jack M. Stevens, USN (Ret.)

The 100th Anniversary Marker on Chapel Walk

All the hoopla about the Academy's 150th birthday reminded me that many of us remember being involved in celebrating the 100th birthday. In October, 1945 the Class of 1947 were First Classmen (we graduated in June 1946). Most of the information for this article is from memory, the 1947 Lucky Bag, or an article, "Centennial At Naval Academy", in the 1945 Army-Navy Football Game Program.

To put things into perspective, the timing and atmosphere were really right for celebrating.

V-J day, signifying the end of World War II, culminated in the signing of the peace treaty in Tokyo Bay on 2 September 1945â&#x20AC;&#x201D;barely six weeks before the scheduled USNA Centennial festivities. What had been planned originally as a more subdued celebration limited by wartime restrictions suddenly took on a whole new complexion.

My first personal exposure to Centennial activities came shortly after the four cmisers that had taken us on midshipman cmise anchored in Chesapeake Bay off Annapolis. I was aboard CINCINNATI ( O C L - 1 1, the "OCL" stood 42

for "Obsolete Light Cmiser") and was surprised when I was told to be ready to disembark early, retum to Bancroft Hall and get involved with the Centennial celebration. This was in connection with my being Chairman of the Brigade Activities Committee, officially charged with promoting morale within the Brigade.

The first thing I noticed upon return to Bancroft Hall was the strange uniforms being worn by some of the midshipmen. These were the group of mids who had been selected, divided into three period platoons, and outfitted in exact replica Naval Academy uniforms representing 1845, 1870 and 1900.

A pleasant chore I immediately picked up was to work with Mr. Warren Hull and Mr. Parks Johnson, and other representatives, of the "Vox Pop" Radio Show. "Vox Pop" was an informal interview type show broadcast weekly over a national radio network. Hull and Johnson spent a whole day interviewing prospective show participants before selecting the six or eight midshipmen who were actually on the CBS 30 minute show, broadcast live, nation-

wide, from Dahlgren Hall, with a large audience in attendance. The 1945 A-N football game program article pictures Parks Johnson interviewing Plebe Jack Currence conceming the fact that he had resigned his commission as an ensign to enter the Academy as a Plebe.

Each of the show participants received a gift valued at about $100. The show was aired Monday evening, 8 October 1945.

Actually, the week long activities began Sunday moming in the Chapel, with RADM William N. Thomas, CHC, USN, retuming to the pulpit. The service itself was a memorial for all USNA graduates who gave their lives in the line of duty while serving their country. A photo taken just before the service shows Maryland Govemor Herbert R. O'Conor, Mr. Ralph A. Bard, FADM Emest J. King and USNA Superintendent VADM Aubrey W. Fitch standing on the Chapel steps awaiting the Brigade march in.

At noon meal on Monday in the Mess Hall (now known as King Hall) VADM Marc Mitscher, just back from Fast Carrier Task Force Commands in the Pacific, gave an inspiring and salty talk to all the midshipmen.

The previously discussed "Vox Pop" radio show was the highlight of Monday evening activities.

Tuesday was devoted primarily to conferences involving Academy officials and presidents and representatives of Universities having NROTC units.

Everything pointed to Wednesday, 10 October 1945, the actual 100th anniversary of the Naval Academy. A large platform had been erected on Tecumseh Court, on the site of the building where Commander Buchanan, the first USNA Superintendent, had officially opened the Academy a century eariier. The 1947 Lucky Bag says it all: "At precisely 1051, Wednesday, October 10th, while the Brigade of Midshipmen stood at attention in Tecumseh Court with the period platoons and honor guard of West Point Cadets flanking the speakers platform, the station guns broke the silence, resounding with the firm, majestic roar of the victor. Each of the 100 volleys typified a year's progress and a year's service to our country."

I remember clearly the platform was loaded

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with senior military from all services, numerous govemors and other civilian government officials, plus numerous college presidents.

VADM Fitch read an address given by Commander Franklin Buchanan and also orders from the 1845 Secretary of the Navy, George Bancroft, establishing the Naval School. Ceremonial highlights included presentation of a scroll by the Govemor of Maryland, a testimonial from the Mayor of Annapolis, and a portrait of President Polk presented by the Governor of Tennessee. My participation in this big event was something I'll never forget. I had been directed to mount the stage, step up to the microphone and lead the Brigade of Midshipmen in singing the West Point alma mater. We had practiced several times in the Mess Hall but I wasn't sure how many of us really knew the words or music. To make matters worse, the public address system loud speakers were behind the platform and all I could hear was my own voice slightiy trembling and fumbling.

None of the 31 top stripers from West Point, who formed the Honor Guard, mshed over after the ceremony to pat me on the back—but they didn't msh to strangle me either. The Ceremony concluded with the singing of "Navy Blue and Gold", which was loud and clear.

Identifiable from a picture in the 1947 Lucky Bag as a least part of the dignitaries reviewing the Brigade P-rade Wednesday aftemoon are FADM William D. Leahy, FADM Emest J. King, Maryland Govemor O'Conor, Mr. Bard, MGEN Maxwell Taylor and VADM Fitch. The midshipman P-rade uniform was white trousers, blue drill shirts and black shoes. Our Period platoons marched in their uniforms of the era and the West Pointers were resplendent in full dress. The weather was very cooperative throughout.

The big Dahlgren Hall Centennial Hop Wednesday night was almost a disaster. Booked for the evening was Kay Kyser, one of the most popular big name bands of the times. Kyser also had a highly rated weekly one hour radio program called "College of Musical Knowledge."

It was a combination quiz show mixed with musical numbers. Anyone else remember "Ishkabibble?" Another of Kyser's trademarks was the "singing song title" which had a vocalist, after a few introductory bars of a song, sing the song tide and then the band would continue with the rest of the arrangement. All the lovely young ladies (midshipmen drags) attending the Hop were urged to wear dresses appropriate for the eariier days at USNA. There were some beautiful dresses as the ladies really entered into the Centennial spirit. Except for our period platoons we midshipmen wore what we called "Yachting Dress," with white trousers, blue service coat, black bow tie and white shoes. Kay Kyser arrived with a large entourage, including quite a few sound technicians. We were shook to leam he was under

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the impression he was there only to do his one hour radio show and seemed unaware we expected an evening of dance music. A speedy compromise was reached, some folding chairs were set up in the middle of the Dahlgren Hall floor facing the band stand and the radio show went on the air. Lots of couples stood on each side until the show was over, the chairs were hauled away and Kyser played for a couple of hours of dancing. The '47 Lucky Bag sums it up, "At midnight could be heard the dull resounding of eight bells on the famed Okinawa Bell, drawing to a close the first hundred years in the history of the Academy."

Celebration activities did continue in one form or another until the Navy-Penn State football game on Saturday in Thompson Stadium (where Lejeune Hall is today). Aircraft staged a flyover forming the numerals "100" in tribute to the Anniversary. At half-time the Academy saluted each of the 48 states with a massing of the state flags on the field. Even the team cooperated: Navy-28, Penn State-0! A game highlight was a pass interception by team captain Dick Duden '47, who retumed it 45 yards for a touchdown.

It would be an understatement to describe the USNA Centennial events as memorable. To have been there was exciting. You could not help but feel much of the 100 years of tradition and service expressing itself in a variety of ways. Realizing that the 150th Anniversary is here is a tribute to the men and women who have kept the traditions strong and viable. Wonder what they will do to celebrate the 200th?

Captain Jack M. Stevens, USN (RET.) A member of the Class of '47, Jack graduated in June, 1946 and eamed his Wings in 1949. He served in VU, VP, and VS, commanding VS-28 in 1964-65 and COMCVSG-50 in 1965-66. He sur\'ived several staff assignments and Pentagon tours, plus a tour as CO., WicnrrA (AOR-1), mainly in the Tonkin Gulf in 197071. Final active duty tour was Chief of Public Information for the NATO Staff in Naples, Italy (AFSOUTH). After retirement in 1976 Jack and Frances retumed to their catde ranching near Hunt, Texas. From the boondocks Jack is an active Blue and Gold Officer and stays involved in '47 activities. In June 1996 Jack and Frances will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary as the Class of '47 celebrates their 50th as well.

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How to. . . for Chapters Bob Byles '69, Hampton Roads Chapter One of the primary issues facing any alumni association is how it can provide a menu of services for its members no matter where they may be in their progression from graduation to "retirement-retirement". We Naval Academy grads have been very fortunate, due to the foresight displayed during both the Busik and Brandquist "administrations". Our Association has been looking to the future and placing significant emphasis (dollars, equipment and manpower) on helping shipmates adjust to the new realities of military and civilian careers.

Call it "downsizing", "rightsizing", RIFs or force reductions, we working age grads are caught up in the major employment trend. Be it the civilian and military workforce, smallness is in. Fewer of us will see a 20-30 year military career. Most of us will work for several companies in several fields after our stint in the military. One can not avoid trends. One must adapt to survive and thrive.

To help in this adaptation process. Alumni House has been in the forefront through its sponsorship, coordination and publishing first of the Naval Academy and then the Joint Service Directories. It also spearheaded the highly successful Joint Service Career Conferences on both coasts. Additionally, it maintains the Over The Wall Bulletin Board.

From where I sit in Hampton Roads, the folks in Annapolis, to quote a Royal Navy TAO instructor from the mid-seventies, are "Naval Heroes". It is now up to us at the local level to help our shipmates. The best way I know how to do that is to provide regular networking opportunities for those entering into and those established in the local business communities.

Although there are undoubtedly many ways to make that happen, I'd like to share ten steps of how we in Hampton Roads have successfully created and sustained a monthly Business Persons Networking Breakfast. For other chapters who haven't yet started such a function, please go to school on our two year experiment.

You'll not only be of great help to your fellow grads, but will also increase the rolls of your Chapter through addition of younger members who you have previously been unable to reach.

Step 1 Get a commitment of the local alumni chapter officials to support your meeting by their physical presence and dollars from the treasury. I can't say enough about the support President Don Tmeblood '49 and Treasurer Ray Barber '50 have given us.

Step 2 Work hand in hand with Alumni House in advertising your first few meetings.

They will provide a list (and labels) of alumni

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in your area by zip code and even mail postcards announcing your first few meetings. Invite Skid Heyworth '70, Director of Alumni Services, to come and speak at your inaugural meeting. Skid and his folks will bend over backwards to help your chapter be successful.

Step 3 Establish a 3 or 4 person steering committee to share the load and be a source of ideas. Dan Lear '68 has been invaluable to our effort. He's Mr. Admin. Dave Paddock '77 is the computer man maintaining the data bank and producing our flyers. Jerry Rudd '74 assists both and will relieve Dave at the keyboard.

I arrange the speakers. Dan, Dave and Jerry also sign in attendees at each breakfast and encourage the diners to join the local chapter. I "grip and grin" while they do all the work!

Step 4 Arrange with a local restaurant or hotel to hold the meetings at the same place and time, on the same day of the month and for the same price. We hold our meetings at the Holiday Inn Executive Center in Virginia Beach, from 0700-0830 (coffee at 0645), on the third Wednesday of the month for a total cost of $11 for a full breakfast buffet. Hampton Roads readers take note.

Step 5 Advertise in as many ways as possible: local newspapers, NAVSTA or NAS newspapers. Pass the Word messages. Chapter newsletters. Telephone Trees, etc. We do all of these and yet I'm continually amazed at how many local grads finally find out about our breakfasts every month.

Step 6 Set the admission fee to cover your costs of the meal, gratuity, guest speaker's meal, audio-visual charge, etc. Arrange with the restaurant to allow you to guarantee a minimum number of reservations. Do not be precise as there are certain to be no-shows. The lack of grads to eat and pay for reserved meals has been a drain on our treasury. That is behind us thanks to the Holiday Inn and the patience with me by the aforementioned Don and Ray. Step 7 Schedule a main speaker each month who will speak for about 30 minutes and whose topic will appeal to the general audience. Our speakers have talked about the BRAC, executive clothing, eating, Stephen Covey, Old Dominion University, franchising, interviewing, et al. I have asked Delegate Frank Wagner '77 to give apolitical presentations on what goes on in the General Assembly and on state employment opportunities. A great speaker, yes.

Apolitical, impossible! Additionally, encourage and schedule grads to do promos for their businesses for 5-10 minutes.

Step 8 Develop and use a standard script. I offer ours as an example: A. Welcome Everyone. State date of next meeting and who the speaker will be.

B. Ask members to introduce their nonAcademy grad guests. Ask those guests to speak about themselves (current employment and future aspirations).

C. Announce any news about the Academy or Alumni Association.

D. Announce upcoming Chapter events.

E. Ask first time Academy grad attendees to give a short commercial about themselves.

Encourage creativity and brevity.

F. Ask for success stories from those who have found employment or leads or have developed clients from alumni networking. I call this "witnessing".

G. Ask if anyone present (I went to IT School) knows of or has job openings. Herr Hugo Schluter '52 always does. Thanks Hugo!

H. Administrative Moments with Dan Lear.

Dan tackles any admin problems for both the breakfast group and Chapter. Keeping the data bank updated takes time and effort. Thanks Dan! I. Commercials. Previously scheduled grads and guests talk about their businesses.

J. Guest Speaker.

K. Thank the Speaker. Thank the folks for coming. See ya' next month.

Step 9 Find a dynamic grad to serve as the MC. These meetings can be and should be a lot of fun.

Step 10 Continuously take the pulse of the crowd. Ask "How we doin'?" to measure your effectiveness and to see that you are on the right track. A recent four question survey conducted

by Dan found that our constituency so much liked the way things were going that they would be willing to pay an extra dollar to help us break even and not scale back the breakfasts to bimonthly.

I'd like to close by offering to help any of you who may now be interested in starting a regular networking opportunity for your chapter. Please call me at 1-800-628-4444 or E-Mail me at bboppr@aol.com.

I sincerely believe that we at the local level can do so much to help that soon-to-be unemployed blue or green suiter adjust to civilian life. We can also be a source of clients for those already in the business community. If you had your druthers, wouldn't you want to have a fellow grad working for you or handling your account?

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What is Planned Giving Anyway?

Dan Struble '83 OK, so the Association has hired a new guy to do Planned Giving, but what is Planned Giving and why should I be concerned about it?

Good questions. Planned Giving is about thoughtfully approaching the way you help others and taking action to maximize the benefits of giving, benefits to your favorite charities and to you. You should be concerned about it unless you would rather have the govemment determine the distribution of your hard-eamed money.

Americans are a generous people. We celebrate a history and practice of philanthropy unmatched by any other nation. We donated $129.88 billion (yes, that is billion .. .your bequest will allow your with a b) in 1994 alone, favorite charities to continue to with almost 90% of that promote the values you lived your coming from individuals. life by.

In recognition of our generosity, and to encourage it, the tax code allows you to avoid certain taxes, minimize others, and even establish a source of life-time income for you or your heirs. Planned Giving is the means for you to tap into these incentives while materially helping those charities you believe are doing important work.

Here are some examples. Most people know that their contributions to charity are deductible from their income for tax purposes in the year the gift is made. But all gifts are not created equal. If you give $2,500 cash, you get a $2,500 deduction. If you give $2,500 of appreciated stock, you avoid the capital gains tax on the stock and get a $2,500 deduction. You can avoid capital gain taxes on most gifts of appreciated property, even gifts of real estate or personal property, and deduct the fair market value (as opposed to the cost basis) up to 30% of your adjusted gross income.

Some people want to make big gifts but need the income their assets provide. The IRS created a whole class of gift vehicles called "life income" gifts to allow these people to both give and receive. These gifts give you a current income tax deduction, they allow you to bypass capi-

tal gains taxes, and they pay you (or you and your spouse) income for the rest of your life. Say you have a stock or piece of property that is highly appreciated but is paying you little or no income. You have not sold it because you do not want to pay taxes on the gain, but it is not doing anything for you either. You can give that asset to a charity in the form of a life income gift (in a tmst, annuity, or pooled income fund depending on your circumstances) and receive a current income tax deduction, avoid the capital gains tax, and increase your current income.

Tmsts are especially useful in managing the tax burden on your estate. As much as we would like to think otherwise, we are all going to die one day. Your planning today can minimize the aggravation your heirs have to deal with and maximize the amount they and your favorite charities receive. Multi-millionaires have stmctured their estates such that they incur no estate taxes and still pass on to their heirs the bulk of their fortune. If Jackie Onassis can avoid estate taxes, you can too.

Last but not least is the simple will. It is very important that you have a will or a living tmst. One or the other is necessary to minimize the aggravation and expense associated with probate, and to be sure that you — not your state of residence — control the distribution of your assets. For most people wills are simple and relatively inexpensive given the money they save at probate. It is a very easy matter to make a bequest gift to charity through your will, and your bequest will allow your favorite charities to continue to promote the values by which you lived your life.

Your Alumni Association hired this new guy to help you sort through your many options and take whatever action is in your best interest. I'm that new guy. Call me, Dan Struble, at 410-268-4448 for an explanation of how you might benefit from one of these plans. I can provide you a personalized computer analysis of your options and their implications at no obligation to you. In the months that follow. Shipmate will publish more information on planned giving and how you can benefit by making a planned gift. If you want to give something back to the Academy or your Association, I would be delighted to show you how you might have real impact on this place you love so much. Please take advantage of the resources we are providing to help yourself and others.

Capitol Hill, Et Cetera Vice Admiral William P. Lawrence, Jr. USN (Ret.) "He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has." — Epitectus First. As a first in Naval history, on 2 August RADM Norbert R. Ryan, USN '67 relieved his identical twin brother, RADM John R. Ryan, USN '67, as Commander, Patrol Wings, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

Promotion. In June, VADM Harold M. Koenig, MC, USN, was promoted and assigned as Surgeon General of the Navy. He entered the Naval Academy in the class of '62 but had to leave after one year for medical reasons. Subsequentiy, he graduated from Brigham Young University and obtained his medical degree from Baylor University, before entering the Navy Medical Corps.

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Command. The following alumni have been recently assigned to command/key positions: Flag Officers : RADM Joseph J. Dantone, Jr., USN '64 — Director, Air Warfare Division, OPNAV(N-88); RADM Winford G. Ellis, USN '64 — Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet, relieving RADM Jon M. Barr, USN '61; RADM Thomas A. Dames, CEC, USN '65 — Pacific Division NavFacEngCom; RADM David S. Bill, USN '66 — Deputy CinC, U.S. NavEur; RADM Pierce J. Johnson, USNR-R '66 — Deputy Commander, Military Sealift Command; RADM William V. Cross, USN '67 — Carrier Group Six; RADM Henry C. Giffin, III, USN '67 — CmiserDestroyer Group 2, relieving RADM Alexander J. Krekich, USN '65;

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RADM Dennis V. McGinn, USN '67 — Carrier Group 1; RADM William D. Center, USN '68 — Naval Base San Francisco/Logistics Group 1, relieving RADM Emest F. Tedeschi, Jr., RADM Kevin F. Delaney, USN '68 — Naval Base Jacksonville; USN '65; RADM Craig E. Steidle, USN '68 — Director, Joint Advanced Strike Technology Program; RADM James O. Ellis, Jr., USN '69 — Carrier Group Five, relieving RADM Bernard J. Smith, USN '65; RADM Paul S. Semko, USN '70 — Naval District Washington; RADM Anthony J. Watkins, USN '70 — Naval Recmiting command.

Ship/Surface : CAPT Robert L. Peterson, USN '68 — PHIBRON 6; CAPT James A. Bolcar, USN '71 — NASHVILLE (LPD-13), relieving CAPT Thomas G. Otterbein, USN '70; CAPT Timothy A. Holden, USN '72 — Special Warfare Group One; CAPT William F. Hopper, USN '72 — DENVER ( L P D - 9 ) , relieving CAPT Arthur J. Gilbert, USN '67; CAPT Thomas M. Keithly, USN '72 — ARKANSAS ( C G N - 4 1 ) ; CAPT Robert D. Liggett, USN '72 —Assault Craft Unit 5, relieving CAPT Robert H. Howe, USN '72; CAPT Eugene F. Uricoli, USN '72 — Destroyer Squadron 24; CAPT Peter W. Marluff, USN, '73 — VELLA GULF ( C G - 7 2 ) ; CAPT Paul J. Ryan, USN '73 — L.Y. SPEAR ( A S - 3 6 ) ; CAPT Brent S. James, USN '74 — DETROIT ( A O E - 4 ) ; CAPT Kirkland H. Donald, USN '75 — Submarine Development Squadron 12, relieving CAPT Charles L. Munns, USN '73; CDR Michael C. Beck, USN '77 — frigate CONSTFTUTION; LCDR Thomas M. Clemmons, III, USN '82 — MCM Rotational Crew "G".

Aviation : CDR Craig O. McDonald, USNR '76 — VAW-78; CDR Brendan L. Gray, USN '77 — VP-9; CDR Richard L. Marcantonio, USN '77 — VP-26; CDR Robert A. Sinibaldi, USNR '77 — VP-68; CDR Kevin J. Sullivan, USN '77 — HSL-84; CDR Bmce S. Bole, USN '78 — VS-31, relieving CDR Gregory H. Cooper, USN '77; CDR Glenn A. Fogg, USN '78 — VP-8; CDR Daniel T. Kuehlen, USN '78 — VAW117; CDR Matthew S. Pasztalaniec, USN '78 — VFA-94; CDR Christopher L. Powers, USN '78 — VT-23, relieving CDR Patrick A. Jacobs, USN '76; CDR Robert W. Ryan, USN '78 — VAW-123; CDR Wade C. Tallman, USN '78 — VFA-22; CDR David A. Williams, USN '78 — VP-11; CDR James D. Cloyd, USN '79 — VF-84; CDR John W. Miller, USN '79 — VF-101; CDR Mark S. Boensel, USN '80 — VS-29.

Shore: CAPT James A. Mallory, USN '74 — NAS Memphis; CDR Russell M. Chang, USN '78 — Fleet Area Control and Surveillance Facility, Virginia Capes.

The following alunmi have been recently screened for Naval Aviation commander command: Community Recmit District CDR George E. Argerake, USN '79 VAM, SM CDR Kenneth D. Cobum, USN '79 VF LCDR Mark L. Bathrick, USN '80 VFA LCDR Jeffrey A. Briggs, USN '80 VP LCDR Brian E. Burlingame, USN '80 VAM LCDR William M. Cavitt, Jr., USN '80 VP LCDR Crawford A. Easteriing, III, USN '80 VFA LCDR Charies E. Everett, Jr., USN '80 VP LCDR James C. Gmnewald, USN '80 VFA LCDR Jonathan W. Hulls, USN '80 VP LCDR Scott E. Jasper, USN '80 LCDR Stephen J. Laukaitis, USN '80 VFA LCDR Kevin B. J. Lynch, USN '80 HS LCDR Edmund W. O'Callaghan, USN '80 VP LCDR Thomas R O'Keefe, USN '80 HSL LCDR Matthew T. Peters, USN '80 VP LCDR Michael S. Reed, USN '80 VS LCDR William G. Sizemore, II, USN '80 VFA LCDR John G. Speer, USN '80 VF, SM LCDR Anthony Vanaria, IV, USN '80 HS LCDR R. Sidney Abemethy, III, USN '81 VQ(EW) LCDR Mark H. Adamshick, USN '81 VF LCDR Joseph C Adan, USN '81 VAQ 46

LCDR Carios E. Ayuso, USN '81 VFA LCDR Stuart D. Bailey, USN '81 VF LCDR Joel M.Cantrell, USN'81 VAW LCDR Walter E. Carter, Jr., USN '81 VF LCDR Randall B.Cohn, USN'81 VS LCDR William L. Cone, Jr., USN '81 HS LCDR Frederick G. Doran, Jr., USN '81 VF LCDR Thomas C. Gumey, USN '81 VFA LCDR James W. Hamill, USN ' 81 VQ(EW) LCDR James D. Heffeman, USN '81 VP LCDR Neil W. T. Hogg, USN '81 HSL LCDR David W. Jackson, USN '81 VP LCDR Patrick D. Keller, USN '81 VAQ LCDR Margaret DeLuca Klein, USN '81 VQ(Tacamo) LCDR Patrick J. Lorge, USN ' 81 VFA LCDR Randall J. Lovdahl, USN '81 VAQ LCDR James P Murray, USN '81 VP LCDR Gregory M. Nosal, USN '81 VFA LCDR Randy O. Parrish, USN '81 VF LCDR Martin J. Paulaitis, USN '81 VFA LCDR Ronald A. Sandoval, USN '81 VS LCDR Peter J. Sciabarra, USN '81 HC LCDR Fred E. Smith, USN '81 VP LCDR Patrick D. Smith, USN '81 HSL LCDR James T. Vasquez, USN '81 HS LCDR David B. Woods, USN '81 VAQ LCDR Joan Skellenger Zitterkopf, USN '81 HC LCDR Michael J. Stahl, USN '82 VAQ LCDR Daniel G. Lynch, USN '82 VP LCDR Dee L. Mewboume, USN '82 VAQ LCDR Matthew L. Klunder, USN '82 VAW SM — special mission Alumnotes. ADM Forest R Sherman, USN (Ret), deceased '18; RADM Joseph C. Clifton, USN (Ret), deceased '30; ADM Maurice F. Weisner, USN (Ret) '41; and VADM James B. Stockdale, USN (Ret) '47 have been selected for induction into the Naval Aviation Hall of Honor at the National Museum of Naval Aviation in Pensacola in recognition of their distinguished achievements in Naval Aviation. Induction will be in May 1996. The Marine Corps Gazette has established a Fifty Year Club comprised of individuals who have made significant writing contributions for more than 50 years to this professional journal of U.S. Marines.

Recentiy, GEN Wallace M. Greene, Jr., USMC (Ret) '30, and LGEN Alpha L. Bowser, USMC (Ret) '32, joined this distinguished group.

RADM C. Bmce Smith, SC, USN (Ret) '47 and CDR Larry H. Schlang, USNR (Ret) '58 are serving on the Secretary of the Navy's Committee on Retired Personnel. President Clinton awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to CAPT James A. Lovell, Jr., USN (Ret) '52, for his distinguished achievements as an astronaut, specifically his heroic performance as commander of the fateful APOLLO 13 mission. B. Lee Doggett, Jr. '51, is National Vice President of the Navy League for Corporate Affairs. CAPT Wilbur C. Trafton, USN (Ret) '66 is NASA Project Director for Intemational Space Station Alpha, which will be constmcted in space jointly with the Russians in the late 1990's. LCOL Daniel C. O'Brien, USMC '73, received the National War College's U.S. Marine Corps Excellence in Writing Award. Mark J. Harper, Ph.D. '75, was promoted to Associate Professor with tenure on the Naval Architecture, Ocean, and Marine Engineering faculty at USNA. ANNAPOLIS (SSN-760), commanded by CDR Robert S. Chapman, USN '76, visited USNA in August. VA-34, commanded by CDR Charies A. Hautau, USN '78, was selected as the top A-6 squadron in AirLant. CAPT Lori E. Reynolds, USMC '86 and LTJG Martha S. Dunne, USN '92, won Honorable Mention awards in the Naval Institute's Vincent Astor Memorial Leadership Essay Contest. CAPT Reynolds also was member of a team which received first prize for its research report in the Marine Corps Command and Control Systems Course. 2nd LT Matthew G. Shipmate, October 1995

Kelly, USMC '93 was selected as the Honor Graduate for The Basic School class graduating in April. ENS Thomas D. Storey, USN '93 won a silver medal in Armed Forces Wrestling Championships.

New Ship. In May, the Navy commissioned its newest Aegis destroyer, RUSSELL ( D D G - 5 9 ) , in Pascagoula, MS. Homeported in Peari Harbor, the ship is named for another father and son â&#x20AC;&#x201D; RADM John Henry Russell, USN '1847 and MGEN John Henry Russell, Jr., USMC '1892, both deceased. MGEN Russell was Commandant of the Marine Corps from 1934-36. The sponsor of the ship is Mrs. Vincent Astor, granddaughter and daughter, respectively, of the two officers.

New Sub. SEAWOLF ( S S N - 2 1 ) , first of a new class, was christened in Groton, CT on 24 June. The ship's sponsor is Margaret Dalton, wife of Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton '64, who was the principal speaker for the ceremony. ThefirstCO of the SEAWOLF is CDR David M. McCall, USN '75. The sub displaces more than 8,000 tons, is 353 feet long, and is capable of carrying 50 torpedoes and operating at depths greater than 800 feet. CONNECTICUT ( S S N - 2 2 ) is currently under constmction. Funds for the constmction of SSN-23 are in the President's FY-96 Defense budget request, which is being considered by the Congress. SSN-23 is scheduled to be the final ship in the SEAWOLF class. A new SSN is currentiy in the conceptual development phase.

Underway. After four years at the Newport News Shipbuilding Company, receiving extensive renovation and modemization, including newly rebuilt reactors, the Navy's first nuclear carrier. ENTERPRISE ( C V N - 6 5 ) , commanded by CAPT Richard J. Naughton, USN '68, has rejoined the fleet. The ship was commissioned in 1962.

NAAA. I previously reported that the FY-95 Defense Authorization Bill contained a provision requiring that the athletic programs at all the service academies be administered as non-appropriated fund accounts.

In a report to the Congress in May, SecNav demonstrated that it would be counterproductive to change the Naval Academy Athletic Association from its status as a private entity, which it has been since its formation in 1891. Recentiy, Congress, in the FY-96 Defense Authorization Bill repealed the provision in the FY-95 bill requiring a change in NAAA's status. The following statement from Senator Robert Byrd (D, WV), who introduced the above provision in the FY-95 bill, is relevant: "I commend Admiral Larson for the outstanding progress he has made in reinforcing ethics at the Naval Academy in the wake of the problems that have surfaced there in recent years. He has taken forceful and positive action to ensure that the Naval Academy fosters personal honor and integrity as well as dedication to one's colleagues and the Navy. I also appreciate the reasoned and careful analysis incorporated in the review of the Naval Academy Athletic Association and its relationship to the Naval Academy. I have received and reviewed the report, and am persuaded by its arguments that with additional oversight, retaining the NAAA will provide the most cost-effective method of administering the athletics program at the Academy while remaining in compliance with the principles espoused in the Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics.

Attrition. The class of '95 graduated with the lowest attrition in Academy history for a four-year class. The following is a historical breakdown of midshipmen attrition, based on the number entering the academy as plebes and the number graduating: Class Attrition(%) Class Attrition(%) 1995 19 1970 37 1994 24 1960 25 1993 24 1950 20 1992 24 1945* 12 1991 28 1940 36 1990 26 1920 21 1985 22 1900 27 1980 27 1880 41 1975 39 1860 60 * three- year class Shipmate, October 1995

Stats. The following is a breakdown of the Navy officer corps by commissioning source, indicating the number of officers in each rank, as of September 1993. The data graphically demonstrate the significantly higher rate of retention and promotion of USNA grads as compared to officers of other commissioning sources: Source NROTC USNA

ocs Direct Appt other Direct Appt staff AOCS LDO NFO candidate

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NROTC contract NESEP graduate Reserve recall AVROC Degree program MSC Augment Merchant Marine NESEP Other Total

Flag 29 120 30 9 7 4 1 6 10 2

1 1 20 240

O-l 2,026 1,703 532 397 118 196 4 141

93 47 113

0-2 2,615 1,636 1,005 771 46 401 488 302 71 332 202 13 67 126 166 1 23

1,380 24,214

398 8,558

656 7,081

0-6 433 830 468 424 340 332 130 160 32 138 69 82 75

0-5 1,281 1,582 1,060 852 574 440 794 522 135 146 255 91 236

0-4 1,756 1,893 2,863 1,625 1,195 710 1,721 1,010 109 278 197 368 225

0-3 4,563 3,794 3,318 2,652 2,362 1,945 639 1,373 221 645 557 360 79

56 15 2 179 3,827

62 118 21 23 83 8,103

56 199 24 36 494 13,808

329 402 9 2 456 61 27

Total 12,703 11,624 9,276 6,851 121 4,650 4,028 3,797 3,514 2,608 3,176 1,878 1,682 937 12 684 582 521 83 421 224 62 1,989 27 2,768 68,599 WO

Swift Boats On 17 June, the Navy conducted a ceremony in the Washington Navy Yard marking the retirement of the last two Vietnam Warera patrol boats that performed missions in the rivers and coastal areas ofSVN. Many veterans of those compaigns were in attendance. Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy Wade Sanders, a Vietnam War swift boat veteran, read the names of those who gave their lives in that service. One of the swift boats will be kept on display at the Washington Navy Yard. Another boat has been given to Tidewater Community College in Virginia Beach to serve as an oceanography laboratory and has been named RESEARCH VESSEL MATTHEW FONTAINE MAURY. JPATS. A joint U.S.-Swiss team led by Raytheon Aircraft Co. has been selected to build the next generation trainer under the Joint Primary Aircraft Training System program. The aircraft is the MK II, a singleengine turbo-prop, developed by the Pilatus Co. in Switzerland, which will replace the Navy's T-34C and the Air Force's T-37. The aircraft will be assembled at Raytheon's Beech Aircraft plant in Wichita, KS. The Navy will procure 339 of the planes and the USAF 372 at a total program cost that could reach $7B. E Mail. The USO is sponsoring an electronic mail system that now permits dependents to send E-Mail messages to underway ships from 10 Navy/Marine bases, as follows: Charleston, SC; Corpus Christi/ Ingleside, TX; Honolulu, HI; Jacksonville,FL; Jacksonville, NC; Mayport, FL; Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Sasebo, Japan. The sender must prepare a disc with a message of 3,500 characters or less on any IBM-compatible computer and then go to the USOgram office on one of the above bases where the message will be sent to the contractor in Fairfax, VA for transmittal via satellite to the appropriate ship.

OPTEMPO. To give an indication of the optempo of the military in the current era, the following depicts the number and percentage of personnel in each service that were deployed away from home bases during February '95: Service Number Percentage Arniy 24,000 4 Navy 84,000 18 Air Force 11,000 3 Marines 14,000 8 These figures exclude the roughly 200,000 U.S. military personnel permanently stationed in Europe and the Far East.

Chow. A new commissary opened at the Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, NH in July.

Plastic. Credit cards have been so successful in the tests at 6 military commissaries that their use will be expanded to 16 more sites. Whether

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the Defense Commissary Service expands the use of credit cards to all ters. Base CO's may extend the 180-day period on a case-by-case basis. stores depends of the final outcome of the tests and the modemization Additionally, families of deceased members who stayed in housing afof the checkout equipment throughout the system. The following Navy ter September 30,1993 for more than 90-days and paid rent, may apply and Marine Corps commissaries will now be involved in the tests: MCB for a refund no later than January 1, 1996.

Camp Pendleton, CA; Pearl Harbor Naval Base; Barbers Point NAS; MJROTC. Instmctors, both officer and enlisted, are needed for the Marine Corps Junior ROTC at various high schools throughout the U.S. and Kaneohe MCB. Recruiters. The Ohio legislature passed a law which requires high Personnel retired less than 3 years are eligible. Information may be obschools to provide student lists to military recmiters. Colorado is the tained from the Head Training Programs Branch, Training and Education Division(C462R), Marine Corps Combat Development Command, only other state which requires this.

Raise. Congress has approved an increase in the incentive pay for mili- Quantico, VA 22134 at 703-784-3705. tary recmiters by an amount of $100 a month to a monthly maximum of LDO. The Navy has established a SEAL Limited Duty Officer community, expanding promotion opportunity for the 1,500 enlisted and 63 $375.

School. Under a program mn jointly by DOD and the Environmental CWO's in this field. Up to 40 SEALs will be selected for LDO over the Protection Agency, military personnel who have left active service since next several years.

September 1990 can receive two free years of study in environmental PACE. The Navy has begun a major expansion of the Program for Afloat science at 28 universities across the country. The program is not avail- College Education to every ship in the Navy and to several isolated able to anyone drawing retirement benefits, but GI Bill recipients are overseas sites. PACE courses will also be offered all the time, and not, eligible. Detailed information may be obtained from the program coor- as now, just during deployments. Currentiy, about 200 ships offer PACE, dinator at 101 Ward Hall, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506 either by use of live instmctors on the larger ships or through computers and video tapes in smaller units. Under the new program, individual or 913-532-6519.

Tactics. In August, the Navy commissioned the Center for Tactical commands will be allowed to deal directly with the PACE contractor, Warfare at NAS Fallon, NV, commanded by RADM Bernard J. Smith, Middlesex Research Center of Bethesda, MD, in stracturing the type of USN '65. The center will be responsible for developing tactical con- program that best fits their needs.

Reserve. Under the new nation-building mission assigned to the recepts in all Navy warfare areas.

BuPers. The Navy has established a toll-free telephone interactive voice serve, in July 200 Marine and Navy reservists. Army national guardsresponse system to provide personnel career information such as pro- men and active Navy Seabees deployed to Albania to renovate a milimotion/advancement results, status of orders, retirement requests, etc. tary hospital. U.S. personnel will work with Albanian engineers in The number is 800-Navy-789. This system provides the same data as conducting extensive repairs on the local facility. Reserve Marine miliBupers Access, the bureau's electronic mail system. These systems do tary police will also train Albanian MPs. not prevent individuals from talking personally to their detailers, but Online. The Navy currently provides extensive information through are intended to provide a more efficient means of keeping Navy mem- various online services such as the Intemet, World Wide Web, Bupers Access, Navy Online, America Online, and Military City Online. Combers informed on broad personnel matters.

Survivors. The Navy has increased from 90 to 180 days the period puter users can explore these systems to determine availability of subduring which families of personnel who die in the line of duty can con- ject matter. tinue to live in govemment quarters or receive basic allowance for quar-

A Few Inches From The Yard Ch-ch-ch-changes Midshipman Gregory Donofrio, USN '96 Tum and face: —The newly renovated seventh wing. Now only seven-eighths of Bancroft Hall resembles life with the Flintstones. Can you believe the rooms are carpeted? Next thing you know, they'll be serving caviar in King Hall.

—A new head football coach. Coach Weatherbie and his staff have gone out of their way to let the brigade know how they feel about the new season with their new attitudes and I can sum it up in two words: BEAT ARMY! —Personalized sweatsuits and blue rims. Does this mean no more borrowing a classmate's because the names are now personally embroidered or will we simply have everyone walking around with someone else's name on their chest after their laundry gets mixed up.

—The newly renovated visitor's center. Now all the tourists to the Academy will have some place to congregate and get directions rather than rely on plebes who usually end up sending them to Hospital Point when all they really wanted to know was how to get to Tecumseh.

This year there seems to be a newfound confidence in the Brigade.

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there is a different attitude than a year ago. Things are definitely more spirited and it appears as if the Brigade is supportive of itself and everyone in it. Previous scandals are in the past and everyone is looking forward to the future. "Excellence without arrogance" has become forefront in our minds (despite the fact that this year's Reef Points erroneously printed "excellence with arrogance" in their initial compilation for the class of '99. Before I go, I wanted to answer a couple of questions posed by various alumni and their families: Question: In general, how does the Brigade feel about the construction of Bancroft curtently underway?

Answer: Sir, I'd say that despite the mmblings about losing some parking spaces and the noise intermpting free-period rack sessions, the Brigade is now behind the project since it means improved quality of life for them and for future midshipmen. I have heard from many alumni who all point out that there is always something in constmction around here and it has been that way since 1845.

Question: Tell me, who do you like to take this year's Super Bowl?

Answer: Sir, I'd have to say that since San Francisco and Dallas are pretty equal talentwise, the team that signs Deion "Prime Time" Sand-

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ers will win it all. (Though at heart, I'm a New York Giants fan.)

Question: Are the computers issued to the Brigade useful and up to speed with the business world?

Answer: Honestly, sir, the computers issued are upgraded from year to year as the Midshipman Store tries to keep pace with the computer world; however, with technology spinning out of control, the computers issued to '96 look like big reel to reel boxes. Yet they are extremely useful as all midshipmen use them for e-mail, papers, graphs, etc.

Question: (From a '95 grad) Do the upperclass have class option now?

Answer: No. Again, if there are any questions out there, don't hesitate to ask me. I'm here to let the alumni know what's going on with today's mid.

As for '96, we're looking forward to finally throwing a victory party after we hoist Coach Weatherbie on our shoulders as the final seconds of this year's victory over Army tick away.

BEAT ARMY!

GREG DONOFMO '96 Greg Donofrio '96 is our columnistfromthe Bancroft "cell block."

Raised in Ellicott City, MD, he's a second generation mid (Ed Donofrio '73) now residing in Ashbum, VA. In the 7th Company, Greg is an economics major and an avid sports fan who, in his spare time, coaches and officiates for Little League Baseball and Basketball teams. He is undecided on his service selection.

Director of Alumni Services Position to Open The President/CEO has initiated a search to fill the position of Director, Alumni Services.

CDR Lawrence Heyworth III, USN (Ret.) '70 is currently serving as the Chief Operations Officer/Director of Alumni Services. He will continue to be the COO, and the selected individual will take over the duties of the Director, Alumni Services.

An extract from the Bylaws explains the basis of the position: Article V: 4. The Director of Alumni Services, under the supervision of the Board and President/ CEO, shall provide for the membership, take measures to increase their numbers and encourage their participation and involvement in Association matters. To this end, the Director of Alumni Services will improve communications with and among Alumni, Class organizations and local Chapter organizations.

The Director of Alumni Services will be responsible for accurate record keeping of all Alumni and will monitor consistency in the records among all Cost Centers.

Major Duties and Responsibilities 1. Supervise maintenance of Alumni records, including updating of master file for Register, Cost Centers/Class/Chapter data queries, mailing/labels .

2. Monitor Life Membership Program; prepare new member drive to include the Midshipmen and follow-up mailings.

3. Supervise the procurement, advertising and sales of merchandise.

4. Career Transition Program. Liaison as directed by COO with other Service Academy Alumni groups in the Career Transition arena (Business Breakfasts and Career Fairs). Initiate and assist in establishing Business Breakfasts.

Serve as Director and Administrator for Service Academy Career Conferences. Assist with Service Academy Business Resource Directory and other Career Transition Program publications as required.

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5. Single point of contact for Chapters and Classes for improved communications and information service.

6. Coordinate Parents' Clubs activities with Alumni Chapters.

7. Assist in Reunion planning for all Classes.

8. Coordinate programs offering services to Alumni, such as Career Transition Program and use of Alumni House.

9. Supervise Homecoming.

10. Supervise ClassAVardroom assignments.

11. Monitor the operation of the Ring Bank.

12. Monitor the Columbarium program.

13. Serve, when assigned by the President/ CEO, as the representative of the Alumni Association on trips sponsored by the Association as part of the Alumni Tour Program.

Controls over the Position The COO is the supervisor of this position.

With concurrence of President/CEO, he provides broad policy guidance and approves recommended major operational changes. Policy and Procedural controls imposed upon the position are contained in the By-Laws.

Qualification Requirements of Job Executive management experience including personnel management; association business management; business development; marketing; public relations; direct mail. Must be an Alumnus/Alumna of the Naval Academy and a Regular member of the Alumni Association with an intimate knowledge of the Navy, Marine Corps and the Naval Academy, their histories, missions and current policies. Must be a good public speaker and letter writer, who can travel extensively. The spouse can be a great help at all social and many official functions and should be willing and able to do so.

Should be a resident of Annapolis, or very nearby, in short travel time from the Alumni House.

Additional requirements for the applicant are: 1. Relocation to Annapolis if not already living there. Please indicate to what extent you are willing to relocate at your own expense.

2. Be available full-time as early as 1 DEC 1995.

3. Although starting salary is to be negotiated, applicant should state minimum salary needs.

4. Be prepared to come to Annapolis at own expense for an interview.

5. Preferably have had a tour at the Naval Academy at some time during an active duty career.

All applications, containing qualifications and personal vital statistics, should arrive at the Alumni House by 15 NOV 1995. It is anticipated that the Committee will screen applicants and make a selection by 1 DEC 1995.

Upon selection of the successful candidate, the President/CEO will then notify the unsuccessful candidates before such announcement appears in Shipmate.

Applications should be addressed to: Director of Human Resources, U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association 247 King George St. Annapolis, Md. 21402-1306

Thank You! Your gifts to the Naval Academy Alumni Association have resulted in over $30 million in direct support of the Naval Academy since 1990!

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Army-Navy in Sunny Costa Rica The Costa Rican Chapter is organizing an "Army-Navy game celebration" in San Jose, Costa Rica. They offer graduates from both Academies, who will not be at Veterans Stadium, the opportunity celebrate in sunny Costa Rica. They wish to make this an annual tradition.

As you might know, the President of Costa Rica is a West Pointer, Class of '79. He has accepted the invitation to attend some of the events, and he has replied "with great delight that (he) will support this important event."

For more information about this great idea contact Claudio Pacheco '64 at (w) 011-(506) 224-43-25; Fax: 011-(506) 224-20-17; E-mail ctvsa@sol.racsa.co.cr.

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Brigade Activities Midshipman Kevin McHale USN '96 Well we are finally home. Yes that's right, just in case you weren't on Route 50 on 18 August watching a couple thousand cars full of junk, head towards Annapolis, the Brigade of Midshipmen is back together. "Mother B " once' again looks over some four thousand lives, seeing all, and thankfully, saying nothing. The plebe to upperclass ratio changes from one for every twelve to three for every one.

But the Class of '99 was ready with more class spirit and unity than in recent memory, which for this author is only three years long. At the startup briefs the Class of '99 entertained their upperclass with songs and cheers, thankful that plebe summer was over and still not sure what the academic year held in store for them. Some of the Brigade was a little late getting back for the reform thanks to a little hurricane named Felix. Naval bases up and down the east coast put their ships to sea to avoid the approaching storm. Unfortunately for a great number of midshipmen, they were still on board. I received word from one alumnus, ENS Fitzgerald '94, who said that it was not a pretty sight.

Sustained forty degree rolls for several days can take down even the saltiest of sailors, and it did. But everyone made it home in one piece, maybe a few pounds lighter, but still intact.

The Brigade had the pleasure of receiving special inspiration from CAPT Jim Lovell '52, and watching Apollo 13. The movie itself held the attention of the entire Brigade for over two hours, something that happens rarely, if ever (except for the Class of '98 who focused their attention on Herndon for over four hours last May) *** A real quick note here, most of my attempts at humor are enclosed in parentheses, so if for some reason you don't like my jokes and only want the facts, just skip over what is in parentheses, this is highly recommended for members of the Class of '98, without who, these articles would be considerably shorter due to the lack of Herndon jokes. Thank you.

Back to Apollo 13. The Brigade presented Captain Lovell with a USNA jogging suit and a deafening round of applause. Speaking of the jogging suit, it will soon be appearing at sporting events around the Yard as a newly authorized uniform. This will hopefully increase Brigade attendance at sporting events which previously required midshipmen to be in the uniform of the day. At least it will make them a little more colorful. Also a new addition to the midshipmen wardrobe will be a new improved blue rim t-shirt. That's right you heard it here first. A new issue blue rim t-shirt is being manu-

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factured. Actually it's the same shirt as previous years except it will have each midshipmen's name under the Academy crest, similar to the other service academies.

Another new improved feature at the Academy is the seventh wing, which had been under renovation during the '94-'95 school year.

Actually you really can't call it a wing (that would be like attaching a Ritz-Carlton to Bancroft and calling it ninth wing). Seriously, the improvements were much needed and appreciated. Over the next seven years the renovation will move from wing to wing and by the year 2003, the new improved "Mother B " will be up and running and then they will tum on the air-conditioning.(of course this will mean that no one from the Class of 2006 on will be able to say they had anything resembling a real plebe year, at least not like the class of '96 had).

Let's see how well everyone remembers the Reform of the Brigade. What do you get when you bring 3000 people, who have been scattered over the entire earth for the past three months, and make them live together in the same building? That's right you get the reform flu. During the first few weeks everyone gets some degree of the flu, either a case of sniffles or a full blown, I don't want to do anything but lie in my rack, case that requires a sleeping in rack chit, or is it sick in room, I always forget what S.I.R stands for.

Hell Night has become Hello Night. Plebes are now required to go around to their upperclass and obtain their signature. No more yelling and screaming in pitch dark passageways while some firstie's stereo plays music at stomach rumbling levels. Times are changing. Change is good in some respects. For example this year it seems that the entire Brigade is excited for football season. With the first home game, and first class parent's weekend quickly approaching, there is a buzz of excitement. A new coach and a new offense has everyone being optimistic and its reflected in the hall in the form of sheet posters, bulletin boards, and cries of "BEAT ARMY" echoing through the stairwells.

Everything is just starting to warm up and get online. The Drum and Bugle Corps spent an entire weekend of liberty practicing their routine for the first football game under the direction of M/LT Elders '96. Also working hard for their first performance are the members of the Silent Drill Team, the Jolly Rogers under the direction of MIDN Chad Byrne '96. As for the individual members of the Brigade, everyone is trying to make this the best year ever, from the Brigade Com-

mander, Amy Morrison '96, down to the lowly plebes. The Brigade Commander still has not granted me an interview, but that is probably related to the fact that I haven't asked her for one yet, but that is something to look for next month. I am going to try and interview someone each month so you can really get a feel for what is going on here at home. If you have any suggestions or people in particular you would like to hear from, for example the football captains, the cheerleaders, the Midshipmen Action Group President, or even that guy who beats the drum during formations let me know and I will try my best. Also look for updates on many of the service projects and different ECA's that will be ongoing throughout the year, everything from working in the emergency room at the hospital to coaching youth soccer. A brand new club team was started this year. Women's Rugby. I promised the captain, MIDN Julie Maynard '96, that I would help promote the team and its schedule because a new club team can easily get lost in the shuffle and the players not receive the credit they deserve. So if you live in the area try and come out and cheer them on. My mail box has remained pretty empty so I guess I am meeting the standards everyone has for this article, but feel free to write just let me know that someone is in fact reading what I write, besides my parents [and editor.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Nancy] MIDSHIPMAN KEVIN J. MCHALE, USN Our Brigade Activities columnist is Kevin McHale '96, a member of the 12th Company.

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Navy Academics Robert H. Shapiro, Academic Dean and Provost This month I'd like to get a bit technical.

With the help of Major Frank C. Madeka, USAF, a faculty member in our Aerospace Engineering Department, I present one of our fabulous midshipmen senior projects.

We often hear the question: "What does engineering contribute to the academic programs of the U.S. Naval Academy"? Our answer is it provides a fundamental core of education to all midshipmen in the technology of modem weapons systems. The weapons system in this context includes the delivery platform as well as the acquisition, guidance and control systems that make this a "system" in its largest measure. Thus this type of education becomes an integral part of the professional core required for all midshipmen. To accomplish this educational goal, we must provide resources to include a remarkable spectrum of laboratory facilities and faculty in the engineering spaces, and we must follow current trends in engineering education and the practice of engineering.

In the best sense of the word, engineers are designers. They create technological solutions to problems that are present in society. In doing so, they must be familiar with economic, environmental and safety issues, as well as the more commonly identified engineering problems of selecting materials, designing against failure and manufacturing. Engineering education has discovered that one of the best approaches to understanding the broad scope of an engineering problem, is to get out of the classroom and experience a real project. Today, midshipmen in engineering are doing just that with a variety of projects that range from those within a class to those that involve national competition between schools and research organizations. Recent examples at USNA are human-powered submarines, all-terrain vehicles, an autonomous flying robot, and remotely controlled walking machines. The most recent success enjoyed by both midshipmen and faculty is a motor vehicle that can run "clean and quiet", and sustain significant range while ufilizing existing technology. Several technologies used in submarine propulsion are also being used in a proposed new generation of automobiles. In fact, our midshipmen and faculty have developed such a vehicle. They call it the AMPhibian. The AMPhibian is the Naval Academy's entry in the Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Challenge.

The HEV Challenge is an intercollegiate competition designed to provide exciting and practical experience for college students. It is

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made possible by a cooperative partnership among the United States Department of Energy, the SAE Intemafional (Society of Automotive Engineers), the Big Three (i.e., Chrysler Corporation, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors Corporation), and Natural Resources Canada.

Midshipmen chose the name AMPhibian, not because the vehicle is amphibious, but because it has two sources of electrical energy â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a battery system and a gasoline powered auxiliary engine. As a reminder that electricity will be the primary power source for the vehicle, thefirstthree letters of AMPhibian were capitalized to represent the ampere, the basic unit of electric current. The name also recognizes support of the military role provided by the Navy and Marine Corps amphibious team.

Similar to many submarines, the AMPhibian is propelled using an electric motor that is mechanically connected to the drive-train of the vehicle. The electric power for this motor can be furnished by batteries or by a generator driven by a small gasoline powered engine.

When the gasoline powered engine is secured, AMPhibian is a pure electric vehicle, running exceptionally "quiet and clean". So clean, that some call this a "zero emission vehicle" â&#x20AC;&#x201D; highly desired in urban cu^eas experiencing air pollution. Like most electric vehicles, AMPhibian when operating in the pure electric mode has a limited driving range, roughly 25 to 40 miles between charges. This limited range is a consequence of the limited energy density of existing batteries when compared to

the energy density of petroleum based fuels.

AMPhibian's 800 pounds of lead-acid batteries represents approximately one gallon of gasoline in equivalent stored energy.

To overcome the battery limitation the supplemental power source of the gasolinepowered engine is added to extend driving distances to a range of approximately 300 miles on an urban driving cycle. With the engine, AMPhibian is a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) having characteristics comparable to or superior to conventional vehicles. In particular, it has improved fuel economy and lower emissions. This is achieved by utilizing the engine to account for only the average vehicle power loads while the batteries accommodate the peak loads. The small 22 bhp engine is operated at its most fuel efficient speed and a low emissions condition. The engine speed and vehicle speed are independent because the "road load" (i.e., aerodynamic drag, tire rolling resistance, inertia) is separated from the engine. The engine is only used to generate a constant source of electrical energy by driving a generator. This synergistic result demonstrates the real benefit of hybrid vehicles for automotive transportation.

For USNA, this project presents an opportunity to demonstrate the problems of designing vehicles to accommodate space and weight limitations that occur in every weapons system. In addition, the project is an interdisciplinary exercise that includes many of the concerns faced by naval officers as well as engineers. These concerns include:

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Teamwork. Even though our engineering students graduate with excellent technical skills, they have few opportunities for working in teams. The academic environment typically rewards individual accomplishments, not team achievement. Yet in the real world, teams prevail. In this project the mids must rely on their HEV teammates to ensure success. They apply principles of leadership to their teams.

Problem Solving and Creativity. Many of our midshipmen have an understanding of how the system should work in ideal conditions. In reality, many engineering solutions are compromises. They learn how to compromise and accept other approaches, including input from non-engineers, yet still achieve their overall objective. This type of project encourages mids to exercise creativity in their approaches and gives them new insight into the meaning of "best" solution.

Life-Cycle Considerations. In defending their choice of materials and equipment, the mids experience the reality of available technology. They must expand their design solutions to address basic life cycle issues. This includes how the components can be produced, assembled, used, maintained, supported and even how to dispose of components after their useful life.

Business Issues. By dealing with the actual purchase of system components, our midshipmen have gained an appreciation of contracts, contracting, pricing, rules, regulations, and practices, both govemment and private, influencing the market. It allows insight into fundamental economic influences in developing and producing a product at a profit.

Communication Skills. The HEV Challenge highlights the need for good communication skills. This includes the skill of selling ideas to others on the team. It requires good report writing and oral presentations to convey their vision of the design solution.

Scheduling. In the academic environment, much planning is already done and due dates established for students. Yet working with the AMPhibian, midshipmen have to deal with a multitude of varying schedules. It requires students to organize and manage multiple tasks, groiips and individuals, simultaneously, to successfully participate in the project. Additionally, they appreciate that even when their component is made and installed, it is only complete when it works properly as a well tested system. It is enlightening for our midshipmen to grasp the scheduling complexities of a large, long-term project.

AMPhibian competed with entries from other colleges and universities during the summers of 1993, 1994 and 1995. Although our entry has never won, it has been competitive, achieving a fifth place finish among 31 entries in 1995 and receiving a $ 1500 cash award. This performance is particularly gratifying when

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observing that winning vehicles were supported by six figure budgets â&#x20AC;&#x201D; far larger than that of the AMPhibian. In addition, the success of midshipmen and faculty with the vehicle has resulted in much favorable publicity for USNA. The vehicle has been exhibited on television, featured on the cover of a national magazine for electric technology, and seen by hundreds of thousands of visitors to events such as the National Capital Auto Show and the Department of Transportation's TRANSFUTURE-94 exhibition. In addition the team members have had the opportunity to exhibit the vehicle to congressmen and the White House Office of Science and Technology.

By participating in the HEV Challenge, we are providing midshipmen with an opportunity to apply and practice their engineering education well beyond the classroom. The HEV Challenge not only supports our educational mission but helps educate America in the evolution of altemative-fuel vehicle transportation technologies. The HEV project, along with many other midshipman projects, is what makes our academic program stand out in undergraduate institutions. These projects and the faculty mentors, like Major Madeka, allow our mids to get the world-class education that will help our nation progress in the future.

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Navy Sports Tom Bates, Assistant Director of Athletics Navy Makes Coaching, Staff Appointments

ficer for the past two years and was assistant women's volleyball coach in the 1993 season.

Dainard leaves with an overall record of 276The Naval Academy Athletic Association 152. The Midshipmen were 15-18 last season announced recently the appointment of the fol- and finished fourth in the Patriot League. lowing coaches and new staff members: CapMcMillian lettered two years as a defensive tain Rick Pagel, USMC, head lightweight footback under current Navy head coach Charlie ball coach; Ned Jones, head sailing coach; LT Weatherbie at Utah State. After attending San Heidi Fleming, women's volleyball coach; Jose City College where he was a first team Chuck McMillian, military assistant coach in All-Golden Gate Conference selection, he football; Diana Foster and Michael Schwob, transferred to Utah State. As a junior for the assistant women's volleyball coaches; Rob Aggies, he made 37 tackles and tied for the Blanck, assistant women's soccer coach; John team lead in passes broken up with seven. Last Tillman, assistant lacrosse coach; Scott Fall, he was team captain and was credited with Schneider, Assistant Business Manager; and 55 tackles, 11 passes broken up and one fumble Joe Ondms, Director of Sales. recovery. He also made three interceptions.

Pagel is a 1984 graduate of the Naval AcadFoster is a 1987 graduate of the Naval Academy and lettered as a defensive end and tackle emy where she lettered four years in women's in 1982 and 1983. In 1982, he made 37 tackles volleyball. She was team captain of the 1986 with five of them losses for 32 yards, and in Midshipmen team and was a second team 1983 he made 50 tackles including five for NCAA Division II All-America in 1986. losses of 36 yards. He was the recipient of the Foster was on the All-Navy volleyball team Vice Admiral William P. Mack Award as the and the U.S. Armed Forces Volleyball team in most improved player during spring practice 1991, 1993 and 1994. She was team captain of in 1983. the U. S. Armed Forces team in 1993-94 and After serving as an assistant coach with the was named United States Navy Female AthNaval Academy lightweight team in 1984, lete of the Year in 1993.

Pagel completed The Basic School at Quantico, Foster, who trained with the San Diego VA and then attended flight school at the Na- Spikers of the Women's Professional Team, val Air Station at Pensacola, FL until Febru- also has been coach of FRANK CABLE Ship's ary, 1987. His duty assignments have included Team, the Amphibious Base Coronado Team flying CH-46 helicopters with Marine Helicop- and was a volunteer assistant at Navy in 1991. ter Training Squadron 301 and Marine Medium Her military experience includes tours as Helicopter Squadron 163 and tours with 1st Seal Team Three Supply Officer, Midshipmen Combat Support Group, Camp Schwab in Financial Advisor and Superintendent's Flag Okinawa and with Marine Medium Helicopter Supply Officer at the Naval Academy and on Squadron 262 in Okinawa.

FRANK CABLE. Jones comes to the Naval Academy after Schwob was head coach of Navy's men's serving as the Director of Intercollegiate Sail- volleyball team from 1991-93 and compiled a ing at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy for three-year record of 54-41. When the sport rethe past three years. During that time, he moved verted to club status in 1993, he remained coach Kings Point's varsity from unranked status to of that club team. number two in the nation.

Schwob was an assistant with the men's volPreviously, he was coach at St. Mary's Col- leyball program for one year before moving up lege of Maryland and Orange Coast College to coach the varsity. He was a four-year and worked for Pattison Sail Design in Cali- letterman in the sport as a middle blocker at fomia. He also had a tour in the U.S. Navy. George Mason University and eamed All-East Jones has competed in the Los Angeles to Ho- honors in 1987 and 1988. He competed in the nolulu Transpacific Races, Mexico Races and Olympic Sports Festival in 1985.

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Blanck comes to Navy after serving as an Fleming, a 1989 graduate of the Naval Acad- assistant coach of Boston College's women's emy, takes over the women's volleyball pro- soccer team for the past three years and as an gram following the resignation of Jan Dainard, assistant with the men's team for two. In each head coach for the past 11 years. Dainard will of his years with the Eagles, they qualified for assume new duties as the Club Sports Officer postseason play. in the Department of Physical Education.

Blanck is a graduate of Williams College Fleming, a two-time All-Atlantic Region where he was captain of the soccer team. He player, was a four-year letterwinner for the eamed first team All-America honors after setMidshipmen from 1984 through the 1988 sea- ting four national goalkeeping records. sons and set Academy records for games Tillman is a graduate of Cornell University played, set assists, set attempts, service aces and helped the Big Red to the NCAA Division and digs. She has served as the Intramural OfI playoffs in 1989. He served as an assistant

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lacrosse coach this past summer for the Iroquois National Under 19 World Team that competed in Tokyo.

He previously was a graduate assistant in lacrosse at Ithaca and was an assistant coach at that school. He also participated in the Coaches All-Star Tour of Japan in 1993.

Schneider joins the NAAA as Assistant Business Manager after working for the Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Club for 12 years. He started out as a Season and Group Sales Representative in 1983, and then was a ticket office representative, an accountant, and the past three years senior accountant with the Phillies.

He is a graduate of Gettysburg College.

Ondms as Director of Sales for the Athletic Association will work on improving ticket sales for Navy athletic events. He previously worked for US Air for 10 years, starting as a flight attendant in 1985. He next held positions as a flight attendant supervisor, sales representative, zone sales manager and most recently district sales manager. He is a graduate of Cleveland State University.

Schrum's Booming Punts A Prelude To His Pilot Days?

There he was this past summer, skimming through the Cascade Mountains in a Navy A-6 Intruder jet on a simulated bombing mn just 150 feet off the ground, almost close enough for one of his booming punts.

"It was the most incredible thing I've ever done," said Navy punter Brian Schmm. "We were going 350-400 nautical miles-per-hour.

I've known since grade school that this is what I wanted."

Schmm doesn't show much emotion, except when he waxes about becoming a navy pilot, or last December when he was angry over the slamming commentary in Sports Illustrated on the Army-Navy game â&#x20AC;&#x201D; he asked for permission (and received it) to write a letter to the editor. The letter was not published but Schmm vented his emotions a bit.

Schmm will be in his fourth season as Navy's punter this Fall, having taken over in the third game of his Plebe year (1992). A year ago, he averaged 40.1 yards-per-game, which is the fifth best single season mark ever at the Academy and is the best average by a Navy punter in 14 seasons.

"He has as strong a leg as any kicker I've ever been around, including the pros," says Mid first-year head coach Charlie Weatherbie. "He's a rangy young man who has a lot of God-given ability. I believe he can be one of the leading punters in the country this season."

Talk to Weatherbie and punting coach Scott Runyan, and the first words out of their mouths is "very coachable."

Runyan explains. "Here he is going into his

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senior year, and there's a new (coaching) staff here. We didn't know how he'd take to our coaching. There were a couple of little things I wanted to change," points out Runyan.

"His response was to work hard on what I asked of him during spring drills. He's very unselfish, and he wants the team to win. He will do anything toward that goal.

"You don't expect a punter or kicker to be a leader, but he commands great respect from our other players, not vocally but by his actions," noted Runyan.

"Coach Runyan has helped me to place the ball in a better position and to get a better leg swing for more power and consistency," says the soft-speaking Schmm, who comes from the small Wisconsin town of Malone ("It has a post office and a bar," he notes).

"Consistency is the name of the game in all kicking," points out Schmm. "In the spring I worked on get-off time and trying to cut that to two seconds."

How did he become a punter?

"My father was the defensive coordinator for 10 years at Goodrich High School (in Fon du Lac, WI) and he taught me the basics — how to hold the ball, how to position it and the swinging of the leg.

"In grade school, I played soccer, and in high school (Goodrich) I played some at quarterback

and some a safety. I also did the kickoffs in some games."

Although he punted for two years for Goodrich, he was not, by his own words, heavily recmited.

"I always wanted to be a pilot since I was a kid, and I had developed an interest in the Naval Academy," Schmm explains. "I like the whole notion of being an officer."

Football was a close third in his priorities, behind the flying and educational opportunities.

Its importance was accelerated when he was told at halftime of the third game of his Plebe year, he was going to do the punting for the varsity in the second half "I was excited, pumped up and just happy to be on the sidelines for a home game," he recalls. "Then (assistant) coach (Kevin) Keisel told me I was going to kick the second half."

He made two punts that aftemoon, for a 36.5yard average. No one else has punted for the Midshipmen since that day three years ago.

Schmm is very explicit when he explains what it takes to be a good punter.

"There is a lot of stretching involved.

WeightUfting builds the strength and endurance needed. A consistent swing, positioning the ball right and the follow-through. Sometimes I find myself just going through the motions out there.

That's when I have to stop and refocus. Mentally, you try to project yourself into game-like situations but that's hard to do in practice."

Schmm's goals for this year are "to shoot for the best single season (punting) mark at the Academy (the record is 43.8 by Bill Busik in the 1941 season when he punted 41 times for 1,797 yards) and to not have any punts blocked.

We take a lot of pride in our punt team but it's a whole teamwork thing (on the blocks). You can be the best punter in the world but you need those other 10 guys to block and cover the punts.

"I'm real confident going into this year. I have good feelings about the coaches and the team. The enthusiasm is great."

As well as he does on the football field, Schmm may be doing even better in the classroom where he maintains a 3.19 grade-pointaverage in his major. Political Science.

"I had great political science teachers in high school and they sparked my interest in criminal law, constitutional law and the legislative process," he explains on the selection of that major. "I also validated two years of German and will get a minor in that language along with my degree in political science."

Schmm believes time management is the key to his solid grades. "You pace yourself here, and the sooner you leam to effectively use your time here the better it will help you tliroughout your four years."

Also vying for some of Schmm's time is his singing with the Naval Academy Catholic Choir and his attempts to leam to play the guitar.

Schmm is almost embarrassed about the license plate adoming his 1995 Blue/Black Saturn with gold trim. It says " USNPUNT." "My parents suggested it and it helps remind me of my football days at Navy."

It will probably just be a couple of years when a Navy jet is flying around with "USNPUNT" on it.

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Navy's men's basketball team completed its 12-day trip to Sweden and Finland with a 5-3 record, but most importantly. Coach Don DeVoe got a good look at some surprising youngsters who stepped forth during the trip.

Youngster Michael Heary, a 6-5 sharpshooter, who led Navy in scoring last year, averaged 22 points in the eight games, including a remarkable 47 points in just 27 minutes in a 99-91 blowout of the Finnish Junior National Team. Another youngster, Greg Stephens, who lettered as a Plebe a year ago, averaged 15.8 points, including 26 in a 134-101 triumph over Uusikaupunki of Finland.

Hassan Booker, a 6-4 youngster, showed he was ready for a starting role in the frontcourt by averaging 14.5 points and holding his own in the rebounding department.

A pleasant surprise was 6-5 third classman Matt Sladky, who averaged 10.4 points. He played only with the Plebe/JV team a year ago.

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Some news from the Central/Gulf Coast area of Texas: Enclosed please find a recent photo of four generations of C. A. Whitefords. Your Classmate Whitey, sitting next to his lovely wife Catherine, is holding his new great-grandson C. A. Whiteford TV ("Chase"). Behind Whitey at the left in the photo is the baby's father "Bo", C. A. Whiteford III, and next to him Whitey's son and baby's grandfather "Cy", C. A. Whiteford 11. The photo was taken at Whitey's and Catherine's long-time home in the quiet in-between of Moulton, Texas, mid-way between Houston and San Antonio. Whitey and Catherine settled there in 1968 after he retired from his post-Naval civilian career in the insurance and mortgage banking business. Both Whitey and Catherine are enjoying reasonably good health and activity. Whitey keeps very much abreast of all the USNA news and has definite opinions about many of the changes that have occurred in his Navy since he first entered the Academy in 1917 and went on his youngster cruise aboard a coalier whose steam power was augmented by sails.

C. A. Whiteford and family Whitey's family has become large and extended and includes six grandchildren and eleven greatgrandchildren including Chase and can be found throughout Texas in Houston, Dallas and MacAllen in the Rio Grande valley.

Whitey and Catherine have just recently had some birthdays — Whitey marking his 97th and Catherine very gracefully holding at much less than that — and both mirthfully note that with every year's new Shipmate list of 10 oldest grads, a list in which Whitey proudly occupies a senior ranking, he gets promoted. That is, notwithstanding his retirement, all those long years ago as a Commander, recent editions have noted him as Captain, and this year's list has elevated him to Admiral — a rank that those who know him well recognize as long overdue.

He gratefully accepts the promotions, but wonders when the pay check augments will start arriving.

Submitted by Capt. Neil Block, USNA '61. a friend and admirer of Whitey's, who was one of the Plank Owner founders of the local Gulf Coast Chapter of the Alumni Association.

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

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Pres., RAdm. George Bauernschmidt SC USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Mrs. Beverly E. Carter 1202 Grosvenor Park, 10500 Rockville Pike Rockville MD 20852 This past summer has been remarkable in that it is fifty years since the close of WWII; gone but not forgotten in the memories of all of us who were around then, the number is dwindling. These memories are in some cases happy ones while other are unhappy as we recall. In any event, these commemorative events were in tribute to our fine shipmates who did their job so well that we can feel free for awhile. We salute them all, those who came home safely and those "who went down to the sea in ships" and those on "the last patrol" and did not retum.

On a happier note Chand Von Schrader sent some fine pictures from his father. Otto's collection: some of midshipman's cruise after "coaling ship" youngster pictures of our 50th reunion, as well as 60th reunion (!) in Annapolis. They are wonderful and it is easy to pick out some familiar faces.

'22. It is always Iht first part of Shipmate I read.

Perhaps some information of '22 off-spring would be of interest. For those who knew my dad. Red Metcalfe, and my mother, Honey Bee, an update on the Metcalfes is long overdue. As some of you may know, my connection to '22 went beyond my father.

I had four Godfathers (two usually suffice) from '22 — Ruthven "Libs" Libby, Lucien "Rags" Ragonnet, Junius Millard, and Charles McWillie.

Due to the emergency (I was born November 8, 1940), the designated G-fathers (Libby and Ragonnet) were at sea. Their stand-ins (Millard and McWillie) were reservists who had been called to active duty but not yet sent to sea. As it tumed out, I had need of Godfathers — my father was killed in action 9 August 1942 while serving as the navigator of the heavy cruiser QUINCY ( C A - 3 9 ) in the first di-

sastrous night battle at Savo Island/Guadalcanal.

All four Godfathers served admirably, providing me much manly guidance over the years. Since my own father's sword went down with the QUINCY, "Uncle Charlie" McWillie gave me his Navy sword (he switched over to the Marines in the 1920s — because they had better social events according to McWillie). "Uncle June" Millard gave me a Japanese rifle taken in one of the Pacific Island assaults.

Both kept in touch and "Uncle Charlie's" in Stamford, CT became a regular stop on my family's summer trips to Rhode Island in the 1970s. "G-Paw" Libby (he created the name) wrote me regularly, often from interesting places such as Panmunjom, Korea (where he was on the negotiations team), and invited me and Honey Bee aboard the IOWA (BB-62) when he was Commander, Battleship-Cruiser Force, Adan tic.

I should also note, in this age of joint operations that my Godmother was Army — Daisy Reed Royce, daughter of General Walter Reed and wife of BG Charlie Royce, USMA. I guess a service life was inevitable for me.

I graduated from the Academy in 1963, married Lisa Madison of Annapolis, and was designated a Naval Aviator in 1964. Over the years I often dropped in on "G-dad" Ragonnet and "G-Paw" Libby in the San Diego area as my Navy flying took me to North Island and Miramar.

In 1969 our daughter Megan was born — too late to know Honey Bee who died that May (she is buried at St. Anne's cemetery in Annapolis, in sight of the USNA monument to those such as my father whose remains were never recovered). In I97I our son James Madison was bom. In 1972 I left active duty for law school at Williarn and Mary, and have "Coaling Ship" been a trial attorney since 1975 and an Assistant U.S. Nice thank you notes have been received from Attomey since 1980. In 1993 I retired as a Captain, Navy Relief Society, Williamsburg Presbyterian USNR, after 30 years service. In 1994 Honey Bee Church and Assistance Endowment Fund at Vinson and Red's granddaughter married David Thomton, Hall, for contributions made to them in Memory of a British accountant, and moved to London. Their our shipmates, James Gordon Douglass. Howard grandson Jim graduated from the University of VirE. Orem and Otto von Schrader. ginia, NROTC, in 1994 and, following reconstracBelts Forsythe is a splendid correspondent, writ- tive knee surgery, was commissioned an ensign. Suping that she recently celebrated her 91st birthday, ply Corps, U.S. Navy, in 1995. He is carrying on the and still celebrating, she says! That's the way to look Metcalfe tradition of naval service started when Seaat life. She has a wonderful family and one can see man E. C. Metcalfe of Natchez, MS was sworn in as that they contribute much to her well-being. a midshipman in 1918. He has orders to an amphibiFrom James Metcalfe: My deepest sympathy to ous assault ship in Sasebo. Japan. you. I read your article in the Shipmate that just arWe also have a "ring story." My father's ring went rived. I do hope you will continue to write the '22 down with the QUINCY, but my father had purchased column and keep us all up to date on the Class of another USNA '22 ring which he gave to his father 61

in Natchez. When Honey Bee and I lived in Natchez 1950-52, my uncle gave me the ring. One day while digging a fort in the "bayou" — a jungle-like ravine — behind a friend's house, I lost the ring. Needless to say I felt miserable and Mother was more than a bit upset that I was stupid enough to wear the ring in the bayou. In the late '50s some children playing in the bayou found the ring. Inside was grandfather's name. Within weeks the ring was mailed to us in Annapolis. The ring remains in our safe deposit box to this day.

To all the "survivors" of '22, we Metcalfes send you our best and hope we will continue to read about you for years to come.

This seems to be all for now. The next column will find yours truly sailing the ocean blue, on a cruise that will take her to Barcelona, of all places, the landing point of so many midshipmen's cruises.

This is a Smithsonian study tour beginning at Poole, England, and touching in at Brest, thence to Vigo to visit Santiago de Campo Stella (maybe a mail buoy can be found to drop it off).

Hasta La Vista, Jo Carter.

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Pres., RAdm. William B. Bailey USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. Raymond R. Waller USN (Ret.) 25 Spmce Court, Moorestown, NJ 08067 Shipmate received the following: My mother, Alice Reddie Callaghan, died on July 20, 1995 in her 91st year She was the widow of Joseph A. Callaghan, Capt., USN (Ret.), Class of 1924, who died in 1988. She died of respiratory failure and pneumonia at the Bryn Mawr Hospital in Bryn Mawr, PA, near our home in Wynnewood, PA. For two months before her death she was in a nearby nursing home and, by day, confined to a wheelchair After suffering from osteoporosis for many years, she became unable to walk and needed the help of two people to move.

Her main interest outside of her family was the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority, in which she was active as an alumnae. Her family will always remember her best as a homemaker, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her services were held July 24, 1995 at the C. Videon Funeral Home in Broomall, PA, and her graveside services were held July 25,1995, in Easton, Maryland, her hometown, where my father is also buried. Her four grandchildren were pallbearers.

The rest of the family includes my sister, Cherron C. Crane, of Royal Oak, MD; four grandchildren in Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky, and Texas; and seven great-grandchildren. I live at 907 Nicholson Rd, Wynnewood, PA 19096, which was also her address. Donations in her memory may be sent to the Children's Hospital Development Dept., 34th and Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

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Pres. and Sec'y, Capt. Francis L. Busey USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, Capt. Gordon Campbell USN (Ret.) 3848 Somerset Drive, Durham, NC 27707-5017 Dutch Duerfeldt responded to my inquiry about Hurricane Erin. He and John Foster live in Azalea Trace, a retirement home in Pensacola. The storm centered on Pensacola and the first effect was the increase in wind velocity followed by loss of power shortly thereafter. Some eighty trees were lost due to wind and rain in their fifty acre wooded area. The tops of several carports were blown off. One or two cars were damaged by falling trees and roads were blocked also by falling trees. Fortunately, no one in the complex was injured. They were without power for several days but the staff managed to keep them from getting hungry. Much of the beach area fared worse as some 150 thousand people were without power a longer time and many beach houses were damaged.

Dutch we are all glad you rode it out safety. As I write this column in August, Hurricane Felix is off the Carolina coast but not likely to come ashore — though we'd be very happy to receive some of its rain.

Reporting for the New York area, Ben Custer wrote that he had seen John Lee Woodbury at a luncheon in Virginia Beach. He reports Lee and his lovely wife seemed to be thriving in the beautiful retirement center of Westminster-Canterbury. Henry Boorse had a long visit from his son which gave them time to accomplish several repair projects that are the bane of a homeowner. Margaret Boorse, though less than robust, is cheerful and has recovered from extensive dental surgery. Ben and Henry discovered that they are cousins, as Ben's ancestor, Johann Kuster who arrived in Germantown in 1684, had a daughter who married a Boorse in 1715.

Ambrose Crowley has joined the cane users to guard against falling. Wade McClusky was discussed with MGen. Dale Smith (WP '34) who is writing a book about air battles in WWII. The general believes Wade is an unsung hero of the war and should have received the Medal of Honor and been singled out for important assignments later. The Custers had a great family reunion in Francetown, NH, escaping from the oppressive weather Rye was experiencing.

Granddaughter Adrian Vance Custer has been selected as a Fellow in the Graduate School in Berkley.

Ben attended a retired flag officers conference at the Philadelphia Naval Base in July. The tour of the base included a visit to the Naval Aircraft Factory which those of us who had our aviation indoctrination as midshipmen visited in 1925. He said it made him feel like a Rip Van Winkle. Ted Aylward's widow, Jan had him to lunch at the Marion Cricket Club, a delightful occasion.

Al Mumma and Carmen have moved from Florida to a retirement home near Valley Forge. Their address is: Villa #25 Waverly Heights, 1400 Waveriy Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035, phone 215-645-8674.

Incidentally, I think Al is the youngest survivor, born on 2 June 1906. (Your corresponding secretary will

have had his 90th birthday in October when you read this issue, so you'll understand why the column may seem to reminisce too often.)

Frank Busey has designated Ben Custer to coordinate our 70th Reunion. If he hasn't already reached you by phone, please let him know if you prefer the end of April or the first week of May in Annapolis. Graduation is the last Thursday in May. When no one sends an obituary to Shipmate for a deceased Classmate, I've taken it upon myself to produce one. My sources for several appearing recently are the Lucky Bag, Register of Alumni, the Class book Aloha and its predecessors, personal knowledge and newspaper clippings sent by Classmates or friends. I would be glad to include any information from those who leam of a death before my required mailing date to Shipmate — usually about 7 weeks.

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Pres., Adm. Charles D. Griffin USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. Joshua W. Cooper USN (Ret.) 400 Madison St., Apt. #808 Alexandria VA 22314 703 549-8708 The San Diego Group met for luncheon at the Submarine Base Club on 27 July 1995. Present were: Barbara and Cliff Cooper; Bud Hammond; Nina and Oley Sharp. The numbers were somewhat lessened by the persistent in-roads of the Binnacle List.

The San Diego Group can take pride in that it is the only group that holds monthly meetings.

Statistics: In response to questions regarding the number, still living in the Class, the following is derived from data available to the USNA Alumni Association as of 31 July 1995.

Out of 579 graduates there are: (58), 10% living; (514), 89% dead and (7), 1% unknown. The unknowns include: Bienbenido M. Alba -LCol. USA Ret Selden G. Hooper - RAdm. USN Ret Othel B. Jarrett Tom Cobb King - Lt. jg. USN Ret George C. Mead - LCdr. USN Ret. James V. Rigby Jules F. Schumacher - Capt. USN Ret. Corrections to the above will be appreciated.

In response to a question put to Jack Monroe as to how he and Phyllis weathered Hurricane Erin which passed through Pensacola, he replied as follows: Phyllis and 1 were on an Alaskan cruise in MS RYNDAM, the newest ship of the Holland-American Line. We spent a week covering SW Alaska from Fairbanks to Anchorage by motor coach and train.

It was interesting but I am too old for a week of these one night stands and extensive bus rides. The week in RYNDAM was great with the usual excellent food and accommodations and beautiful and spectacular coastal scenery including many glaciers — the largest being Columbia and Hubbard.

Erin was a small hurricane. Category 1. The main damage was fallen trees, roofs and signs. The worst part was losing electrical power for three miserable days, reminding us that our civilization is so heavily dependent on electrical power. Our only loss was the contents of our deep freeze. Fortunately, we missed the physical discomfort by being away on the cruise.

Good planning. Jack!

Honor Scholarships — Profiles of 4 midshipmen Class of 1999, (Do the numbers startle you?), who were named Honor Scholars appear below. Each at-

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tended a Prep School affiliated with the USNA Foundation. The designation. Scholarship recognizes the contribution made to the Foundation by the donors.

The RAdm. Charles G. DeKay, SC USN (Ret.) Honor Scholarship, created by his widow, Harrison G. DeKay is Allen M. Siegrist of East Petersburg, PA. Allen graduated from Elizabethtown H.S. where he was a member of the National Honor Society. He participated in baseball and swimming and was Vice President of his class. Through Foundation sponsorship he attended Gould Academy in Bethel, ME where he participated in baseball, drama and Guys Acapella Group.

The RAdm. William D. Irvin, USN (Ret.) Honor Scholarship created by his wife, Carolyn V. Irvin, is Jason Miller of Avon, CT. Jason graduated from Avon Old Farm School. He was a member of the Student Council, the School Newspaper staff and the varsity basketball team for 4 years, and Captain of the crosscountry team. He also participated in basketball camps and teams, the Boston Globe All Star Team and Top Forty All Star Eastern Invitation Basketball Clinic in Trenton, NJ. The RAdm. Richard H. Phillips Honor Scholarship created by RAdm. and Mrs. Phillips is Edd H. Kendee of Houston, TX. Graduating from the Second Baptist School in Houston, Edd was social chairman and helped in forming school policies, including the Honor Code. He was Student Ambassador to the Model United Nations, Chess Club President, a member of the National Honor Society and the Key Club. During his Senior year he worked in the office of Senator Hutchinson of Texas. He attended Lawrenceville School in New Jersey under Foundation sponsorship.

The Frank Wickhorst Class of 1927 Memorial Honor Scholarship created by the Class is Richard C. Christy, Jr, a graduate of Lake Highlands H.S. in Dallas, TX. Carl was a member of the National Honor Society and the Intemational Thespian Society. A letterman in football and the wrestling teams, he also danced with the Wildcat Western Wranglers Country and Western Dance Teams. He attended Vermont Academy under Foundation sponsorship, where he served as proctor of Campbell House and received All-League recognition as r u n n i n g - b a c k on Vermont's 6-2-0 football team.

Other Honor Scholarships with a '27 connection which were not used this year are for: Admiral George W. Anderson, RAdm. Louis H. Hunte and the Class of '27 Scholarship. An additional scholarship is provided for Admiral Charles D. Griffin in his wife's will.

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'Moo' or "Grand Moo', she was a beacon of light, a tower of strength, a constant source of positive reinforcement and of love. She was everyone's best friend, everyone's supporter. We came to her, the woman who could not walk alone, for the ability to walk alone and to do it with dignity and joy.

"Her strength came from those around her every day and from a silent but omnipresent faith in God's love and in the reunion of which she so often spoke.

Through tears I rejoice today, and for all my days, in that reunion. Etemally she walks and laughs, calls everyone 'darling' and tells them how special they are. Eternally she is whole and without the pain she always carried but never shared. Etemally she is with those she most loved, and with whom she shared so much of her life.

"My brothers, Andy, Jr. and Carter, join me in thanking you for your love, your affection, and your friendship to Mother. Her life was enriched by you and fueled by your moments together."

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Pres., RAdm. Samuel B. Frankel (Chick) USN (Ret.) 17379 Bemardo Center Dr., San Diego, CA 92128 Sec'y, Capt. Philip R. Osbom USN (Ret.) 8206 River Crescent Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401 Corr. Secretaries: Calif, RAdm. Chuck Triebel USN (Ret.) 12751 Gateway Park Rd., Poway, CA 92064 Florida, Dot Flatley, Box 813, Bartow, FL 33830 After being the recorder for various infirmities and obituaries, I have to report your Secretary in a similar category. I fell and broke my hip July 30 and am recuperating at the Health Center, Ginger Cove, so my notes are sketchy and consist of letters from Chuck Triebel and Milly Lucas. All are quoted below and also we had a visit from Woodie Teague in late July and had brunch together at the O' Club.

From Chuck: Not much news, but I do have a good picture for you to put in Shipmate. Chick Frankel's legs are not working too well so he has this new electric cart. Terry says it will go miles without recharging, and I'm sure he won't get pinched for speeding.

Secy, Capt. Albert O. Momm USN (Ret.) 909 Topmast Way, Annapolis, MD 21401 Fla. corr., RAdm. R. N. Norgaard USN (Ret.) 1111 S. Lakemont Ave., Apt. 405/07 Winter Park, FL 32892-5496

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Best wishes to all, and hang in there.

From Milly: Planting a few fruit trees for the squirrels, birds, bugs and bees with precious little left for May and me (May's husband, Jim Lucas, class of '27 died 1979)(and we live together)(we are sisters), and a garden, and 2 acres of lawn to mow. Keeps me hopping. It's all enjoyable. We call this place "The Lucas Inn" as the kids come to visit very frequently, thank goodness.

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We received the news of the passing of Louise Gale Fentress, Andy Ahroon's widow, on 24 June of this year This sad news came from their daughter, Mrs. Louise Gale Probst, pointing out that she had died early on the moming of 24 June, after a 4month battle with cancer and that her mother had been buried next to Andy in the shadow of the Colorado mountain that she had loved.

Mrs. Probst continues: "My beloved mother was a best friend, the woman I most admired, and a cherished part of my life whose loss leaves canyons of emptiness.

"To those of us who affectionately called her

Rancho Santa Fe. Stan Strong, over in La Jolla, was on his way out to lunch with friends, where he protested he'd have to stand up too long. Mary and Red Lynsh in a retirement home nearby, keep busy with children and grandchildren. Rodimans in LaJoUa, Roddy says he has a sore back, and Dosh is still selling high priced real estate; she gets a blue ribbon!

Mirian and Carl Peterson still active, they're off to a party 100 miles north of here today. Rob Roy McGregor says he and Mary still have an active social life, and they are thinking of moving from their home to a condominium. I passed my driver's test on the second try and now drive; 5 traffic lights to the bank, 6 to the doctor's office, and 7 to the barber shop.

Sam Frankel and Chuck Triebel We still have the greatest concentration of what's left of the Class here in the San Diego area, but no one reports training for the Olympics. After all we were all born to bring in the 20th century. Now the 21st is just around the comer.

George Beardsley keeps busy cooking for himself and selling tickets for the Kiwanus pancake breakfast. Art Hill has a nurse with him over in

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Pres., RAdm. William O. Snead USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y, Capt. John A. Moreno 1214 Fifth St., Coronado, CA 92118 619 435-3732 Once again sad news! Chris Engleman, former Class Secretary who had done so much to maintain Class interest through Shipmate, died on 20 July of cancer, following an illness of several months.

As his beloved wife, Nancy, wrote so eloquently: To you who have known and loved Chris through the years, 1 have the sad duty to tell you that he passed away quietly in his sleep on the early moming hours of July 20, 1995, in Vancouver, Washington, where he was bom 89 years ago.

His mind remained clear and he had many more things he wanted to complete in this material life.

Unfortunately, his body couldn't keep pace. I never knew a man who had so much love in his heart for his fellow man. All of you probably felt it at one time or another Life will never be the same for me without my best friend.

In addition to Nancy, Chris is survived by sons Christian, Mark, and Eric Engleman, daughters Katherine Engleman and Virginia Engleman Kuhn and two grandchildren.

Chris was buried at Arlington Cemetery on August 2, his Classmate, the Reverend Robert Craighill, conducting the service. Among those attending were: Cici and Jimmy Howard, Marion Lord, Chief Masterson, Lil Nelson. Madeline and Artie Owen and Bill Snead.

Mike Block died on 2 August, 1995, at USAA Towers, San Antonio, Texas after a long illness.

During his illness he was tended by his loyal friends, Ralph Cullinan ('31) and Jean McAlpine, widow of Lloyd McAlpine ('32). He is survived by a daughter, Barbara Anne Duprey and a sister Mrs. Ophelia Ensign. His ashes are to be disposed at sea but no date has been set for the services.

The San Diego Group held their usual monthly luncheon at the Naval Amphibious Base on 8 August. Among those attending were: Harvey Burden and his attractive guest Jean Johnson, Julie Luongo, Margaret and Rowland McKnight, Stuie and Jack Moreno, Roscoe Newman, and Patti Trower. The

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numbers were small but the congeniality was great!

Patti Trower provided a snapshot taken by Fran Harrell of attendees at a recent Class luncheon of larger numbers.

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Pres. (Actting), RAdm. J.O. Miner USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. A. B. Metsger USN (Ret.) 3520 N. Roberts Ln., Ariington, VA 22207 (703) 524-4599 (O); (703) 525-2981 (H)

San Diego Group, 7 July 1995—Front RowiStuie Moreno, Julie Luongo, Patti Trower, Jan OBeime. Back Row: Dolly Siegel, Evelyn Coates, Roscoe Newman, Fran Harrell, Harvey Burden, Marcia Lee, Lee Boyle, Jack Lee and Jack Moreno Lil Nelson thoughtfully contributed an interesting item from the Alexandria Journal: The McLean-based Navy Marine Coast Guard Residence Foundation (NMCGRF) announced the establishment of the Capt. Glendon Dean Williams Memorial Endowment Fund.

The fund, which will provide financial assistance to retired military Vinson Hall residents who outlive their resources, was made possible by a one million dollar bequest from the estate of Williams' widow, Vera G. Williams.

The gift was presented to Vice Admiral Steven R Loftus. USN (Ret), NMCGRF board chairman,

by Valerie M. Moses and her son. Cdr. James C. Moses, USN (Ret), executors of Mrs. Williams' estate.

Roscoe Newman kindly contributed the following literary gem: After reading the June Shipmate's tolling 1930 column and noting a few subsequent passings, allow me a possible light moment to send greetings from the starting gate of the age-89 slope. This a stage where I've never been — neither has my doctor nor our children. But guess who does all the diagnosing and makes sage comment on what our chances are.

Before he left us Rebel Lowrance asked if I could still pull on my trousers, standing in the middle of the room. The answer is yes — carefully.

However, now when I trip up the stairs, 1 lean forward more and, with my arms full, tend to wobble.

Weightwise, my wasteline is the same-size ,but a size feels so good I buy size .

On getting around — 1 figured that if Dutch Duerfeldt ('25) can drive alone from Pensacola to Nebraska to see his brother, 1 could do the same from Coronado to San Francisco to observe Father's Day and my birthday with the children. This let me set my own schedule, pack with abandon and avoid airport crowding, baggage handling and rental car hassle. Worked out just fine on the freeway, allowing me to enjoy the landscape on 101 between Santa Barbara and San Fran (the only annoyance here is too many jokers BEHIND you insist on going much faster than your illegally fast cruise setting), and the only thing that might stress one a bit is cruising a strange mall parking lot.

Shortly after retuming home, ALL my westcoast family and several in-laws, plus about 60,000 strangers, descended on little Coronado for the Fourth of July celebration. Managed to retain the night-time use of my room this time and joined them only for KTS/dinner.

Back-to-back keeping up with youngsters ain't recommended for folks at our stage.

Stay well and pleasant — see you at the Reunion!

We had another great July luncheon at the Annapolis Yacht Club, Tuesday the 18th, arranged by Sara Ann and Carl Mott. Cari is recuperating, we hope quite successfully, from a back problem; Sara Ann was with us too, has since gone into surgery; we wish her well. Gussie Torgerson, who had had a lengthy illness, joined us in this the last fortnight other life, with heroic effort on her part and assistance by the Webster's; we lost Gus two weeks later. Others attending: JB Colwell, of Naples, Florida, with local sons John and Jim, and daughter Molly from Cincinnati. (JB underwrote the open bar). From North Carolina Ruth and Sherry Betts of Whispering Pines and Helen Leverton of Gary. (Helen brought us a fine picture of five classmates enjoying Oslo, 1st Class Cruise, 1930—see Shipmate September).

Pauline Young from Stamford, CT. Audrey Dempsey from Norfolk (we hope Audrey will soon move to Vinson Hall in McLean). Other attendees were from Annapolis and Washington: Judy and Jack Chew (back from their winter hideout in Florida), Ruth Day, Bill FitzGerald who said the invocation, Donald MacDonald and daughter Para Merts, Dorothy McFarlane, Lynn and AB Metsger, Jack Miner, Jane O'Connor, Easy Stewart, Virginia and Johnny Webster, Elsa Woodaman and daughter Susan.

Washington June luncheon: MacDonald, Miner, Steere, Webster, Gardiner, Metsger

Annapolis, July: Betts, Webster, Metsger, MacDonald, Chew, Colwell.

Annapolis, July: Lovely Gussie Torgerson, JB Colwell.

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Annapolis, July: Bill Fitzgerald, Audrey Dempsey.

But we were disappointed that Lou and Jack Crowley, who for years have taken competent care of Annapolis matters for the Class, were unable to attend; we wish them quick return to total health.

(Lou sent us Gus Torgerson's obituary from the Annapolis paper.) We missed Julie Becton at this luncheon. He, Betty, and daughter Julie have been with us at our summer luncheons consistently for years past. Julie was scheduled for examination the day of the luncheon; with the resulting treatments he hopes for further years of pleasant association with his Classmates.

At this luncheon the Class Officer slate reported in June was elected unanimously: Jack Miner, President, Donald MacDonald, Vice President, Johnny Webster and Metsger continuing their present responsibilities as Treasurer and Secretary, respectively.

We sadly lost Gussie Torgerson Thursday August 3rd after return home from a dialysis treatment. Services were held in the Naval Academy Chapel Tuesday the 8th; the Torgerson family gave a reception in the Torgerson home on an estuary of South River much like the fine reception after Ted's funeral early May of last year. We remember this wonderful setting from our 45th Reunion when the Torgerson's entertained the Class with the help of a tent on a blustery day. Class attendees at Gussie's memorial: MacDonald, Metsger, Miner, Webster, Ruth Day, Estelle Needham, Margaret Toth. Gussie and Ted were married in 1939; they built the cenUal part of their home in 1948; added space later.

Bob Heilig reports from the San Diego area: "On 9 August Ruth and Ed Moring gave the Ancient Mariners an elegant buffet at the San Diego Country Club. Present were Betty and Noah Adair, Kenny Romberg, Fran and Ernie Ellsworth, Louise Lynch (out with us for the first time in a long while and looking great), Ginny Hawk, Tena and I. The weather was perfect and there was only one serious traffic glitch on the freeway. A good time was had by all.

Hope you are enjoying the heat and rain. It is good for the roses. Best from us to all of you." (Louise is the widow of ODT Lynch, '30.)

Dick Peterson wrote: "With excellent home care I am coming along OK. Ginny is reasonably strict.

She still insists on driving me to my appointments.

It's amazing how weak one gets after a couple of bedridden weeks. ... Too bad about Ted and Gus Torgerson. I remember them so well. Last time I saw Ted he was commanding CincPacFleet's flagship for Fleet Week. I was in charge of all arrangements in the Bay Area.

I believe I mentioned before that I had successful results from cataract surgery in March. The doctor was an attractive woman in her early 30's, I would guess. I had to convince her that the operation was necessary. She did it reluctantly because it was my only good eye. We are both happy that she did an excellent job." Dick included a clipping from the Monterey Peninsula Herald reporting Phil Mothersill's still going to his office daily, working as a family counselor. Phil got a Master's degree and then a Doctorate after retiring from the Navy.

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We learned just before going to press that Barney Sieglaff died on the 16th of August after a long illness. A graveside service with full military honors was planned for the 21st at the Naval Academy cemetery.

With thoughts of the Florida hurricane we called John Crumpacker in Melbourne. The center of the storm was just below Melboume; there were flying shingles, falling trees, and flooding, but no serious damage to John's property. In fact John gave us a cheerful answer to our phone call, in spite of his loss of energy due to medication still in progress.

Ali Gadrow, who keeps us in touch with our Norfolk group is recovering nicely from shingles; we hope she will be back 100% by now. Ali reports that Walter Asmuth of '32 visited our good Les Wood; conversed for half an hour.

RAMAGE ( D D G 61) was successfully commissioned in Boston in July with the essential help of Barbara, and attended by lone and Skillet Gillette.

The Gillette's will be back in Vinson Hall about 5 October; we hope Skillet will again help us by stuffing envelopes.

Elsa Smith wrote firom Seattle 25 July: "The Naval activities at Sand Point are completely buttoned up now. The Commissary and NX moved up to the new installation at Everett. It is quite a drive up there but I imagine people will make a monthly shopping run. ... I am very saddened by the report of Ray Hunter's death. Over the years our paths seldom crossed but when they did we always wished that it would happen oftener. The last time of course was in 1990 at the services for Norman in Arlington when he with other Classmates came in that wonderful show of Class loyalty that must be demonstrated so often in these years. Their giving of their time and energies on these occasions must become a real burden at times, but believe me, it would be hard for most of us who have benefitted from that support to tell you just how much it has meant and how grateful for and touched by it we have been!"

Phyllis Holtzworth also wrote from Seattle, about changing her address: "Though the distance from small house to small apartment here is short, the move seemed to take forever — old bones and muscles slow the transitions — age in grade, I guess.

Also my daughter and I had been sharing the house, and the collection and separation of all items and furnishings needed skill and concentration.... Other than Elsa Smith I do not see or hear from '31 Class widows or couples. ... I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Ray Hunter.

Though not having had the pleasure of meeting with him face to face (he had the broken leg at the time of Emie's funeral) I grew to know his kindness and consideration always through phone and mail contacts. A splendid person, surely. I send condolences to his family and friends."

George Peckham reported that he is having scans and studies; he has worried lest his condition would prevent his attending his WALDRON and SELFRIDGE

reunions at Baton Rouge and Portland, Maine, respectively. He is happy his doctors have cleared him for the reunions.

Helen Leverton called our attention to our picture in the September Shipmate — the two we labelled "unkn" were Catherine and Jim Lay. We apologize to our good Classmates, the Lay's. Helen also sent us pictures from our July luncheon, adding "It's great to stay in touch with that wonderful group".

A letter from Bob Wilbur's son in law. Gene Williams '56, tells us that we now have another midshipman grandson, Timothy A. Williams, '99. Bob, a retired LCol USAR (CE) died in 1987 leaving widow Lovette of Plant City, Florida.

Ray Hunter's death reminded Joe Thornton of a time long past: After we graduated 4 June 1931, 1 drove to

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Schenectady, NY to spend some time at home before joining a destroyer in San Diego. The local newspaper had a big writeup on the approaching big collegiate rowing championship regatta to be held at Poughkeepsie, NY. All of the college greats including Navy were listed. The favorites such as Columbia, Syracuse, Yale, Penn etc. were there.

Navy was mentioned, but was a big underdog and on its record not considered to be a great threat.

Ray Hunter, stroke of the varsity eight, was one of my best friends. We both became very close our first class year being together on the 4th Battalion Staff.

I decided to take the short drive to Poughkeepsie to be with Ray and watch the races. At that time there was a train that followed the races on the West Bank of the Hudson River. It was a train of flat cars with bleachers mounted on the flat beds for spectators.

The Plebe and J.V. crews were of course the first to compete while the piece de resistance was to be last — the varsity eights. Plebe and J. V. crews were not near the fore. Even so I yelled loud and clear to cheer them from my seat in the bleachers.

Just prior to the varsity race, one apparently wealthy supporter from Syracuse about two tiers below me was upset at my loud support of Navy.

He yelled up at me and said 'Navy, put your money where your mouth is. I'll bet you 10 to I that Navy can't win the varsity.' I took one of my few 10 dollar bills and handed it to a bystander to hold and said 'Mr. I accept your bet'. Navy came from behind and i won 100 dollars.

After the race I drove down to join my friend Ray Hunter and all the Navy crew in the locker room. That was about the happiest gang of Navy men I have ever been with.

100 dollars in 1931 was not a small stipend, and it added a lot to my prospective leave.

Barr, C. H. 35 Milkshake Lane, Annapolis, MD 21403 Holtzworth, Phyllis, 3539 27th PI W. Apt 314, Seattle, WA 98199

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Pres., Capt. WUI I. Bull USN (Ret.) 1725 Oak Lane, McLean, VA 22101 "Here and There With '32" We must open with a very sad note. As most of you probably know by now we lost our wonderful Classmate and Class Secretary, Andy Nisewaner on 13 June 1995. A Memorial Service was held in the Naval Academy Chapel on 26 June 1995. Over 100 Classmates and friends came to pay their respects to Andy's memory.

The service was conducted in a manner that Andy certainly would have appreciated. There were eulogies given by friends who were associated with different phases of his life.

Will I. Bull spoke first, addressing Andy's love of the Naval Academy and the Class Of 1932 and the manner in which he kept in touch with all of the members of the Class. Whenever he traveled he always contacted any members of the Class who might be in the vicinity. He truly held the Class together If he had not heard from a Classmate recently he would either write or telephone him to make certain that no one got lost. Through his interesting column in Shipmate he kept the Class posted as to the comings and goings of our Classmates. Andy will truly be missed in more ways than one.

Following Will I., Judge John Cody of New Albany, Indiana spoke. He had been an enlisted man in the A.W. GRANT, which ship, under the command of Andy Nisewaner distinguished itself in the BatUe of Leyte Gulf Andy's leadership was recognized by the award of the Navy Cross. Judge Cody spoke of

the great love and respect that all of the members of the crew had for Andy. The Judge's eulogy was a great tribute to Andy's leadership as a commanding officer.

The Judge's eulogy was followed by Mr. George Kohut who spoke of another phase of Andy's life, his work as a mathematics teacher at the T.C. Williams High School in Bethesda after he retired from the Navy. Not only was he a teacher but he also coached the swimming and golf teams. As always Andy was deeply involved. On the lighter side we all know of Andy's love of the game of golf which he played mostly at the Kenwood Country Club where George Kohut was also a member. Mr. Kohut spoke of Andy's part in organizing a group of golfers known as the "mulligans". About 20 members of that group attended the memorial service. Even in recreational activities Andy was a leader and organizer.

The last to speak was RAdm. John Till, a reserve Rear Admiral who graduated from the Academy in the Class of 1967. He spoke of his days as a midshipman and how Eddie and Andy Nisewaner befriended him along with others of his class and gave them a place to stay when they were in the Washington area on leave. One of JohnTill's '67 classmates, RAdm. Rich Mies also came from Naples to attend the service. They represented a great tribute from another generation of Naval Academy graduates.

As a substitute secretary I regret that I have to report so much bad news but recently we lost two more of our fine Classmates.

Horace Rounds died on 22 May 1995. Horace resigned on graduation in order to work for a family-owned storage battery business of which he eventually became President. The business was located in Needham, Massachusetts. He served on active duty in World War II as a Lieutenant Commander. After the war he retumed to Massachusetts where he became very active in the Boston Chapter of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association. Horace also kept in close touch with the Class of '32 and was a regular attendee at our reunions.

Our third loss was Robert L. "Chief Evans. Bob went to M.I.T. two years after graduation where he received a degree in naval architecture and transferred to the then Construction Corps. He continued throughout his naval career as a Naval Architect. In World War II he was deeply involved in the design of the World War II cruisers which played such an important part in our victory in the Pacific.

Now to more routine and definitely more cheerful news of the Class. The Washington/Annapolis Group held a luncheon in July at the Fort McNair Officer's Club. It was a rather small gathering as at the last minute several of those who had planned to attend had to cancel out. However the luncheon was enjoyed by the 11 attendees. Those attending were Janet and Bill Stuart, Mary Bruce and Howard Prince, Frances and Will L Bull, Francis Foley, Mary Pierce, Jane Moncure, Nona Ward and Pauline Innis, who has just had another book published.

A couple of notes were received from two of our Classmates of whom I do not think we have heard recently. Bobby Fulton reported from Memphis that he was in good health. Also thanks to his son who is now teaching computers at the College of Charleston, Bobby said he had been nagged into getting involved with the world of Intemet, Compu Serve, etc.

Whitey Toft sent word from Seaside Park, NJ saying that except for his eyes he is in excellent shape and enjoying life. He apologized for his hand-written note which I agree was hard to decipher but he said his typewriter was out of commission. With all of the typewriter companies going out of business I hope he can get it fixed. Just an observation and this includes one Will I. Bull, I think in these days of electric typewriters, computers and wordprocessors.

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our hand writing, when we have to resort to it, seems to be degenerating. Maybe we all need a refresher course in the "Palmer Method".

We received a note from Harry Reiter's wife, Dorothy, saying that they had moved again â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to their third retirement home! This time the move was to Jacksonville, Florida so that they could be closer to their daughter, Celia, and her family. Their new address is 10660, St. Augustine Road, #305, Jacksonville, FL 32257-1057. Unfortunately Harry had to have an operation for a repair of an enlarged aneurysm in the aorta shortly after they moved. The operation disclosed that other aneurysms had to be repaired. All in all Harry had quite a stay in the hospital.

He is presendy out of the hospital and undergoing extensive physical therapy. It will probably be two or three months before he is back to battery. The operations were quite a shock to his system. However Harry sends his regards to all of his '32 Classmates and I know we all wish him a speedy and full recovery.

We hope that we will soon have a permanent Secretary. Any Volunteers? For the present if you have any information conceming the Class that you would have normally sent to Andy Nisewaner please send it to Will I. Bull. My address is at the top of the column and my telephone number is 703-538-5981.

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Pres., Capt. Raymond W. Thompson, Jr. USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. Charles A. Blick SC USN (Ret.) 2725 31st St. NW, Washington, DC 20008 West Coast Sec'y, Mrs. R.S. Riddell 4037 Alameda Dr, San Diego, CA 92103 619-295-9091 The Annapolis-Washington Group met for lunch at the Chevy Chase Club on 11 July 1995. Attending were Thompson, Blick, Barnes, Cobb, Coleman, Bulkeley, Dawson, Elliott, McKibbin, Moorer, Mott, Oren, Pratt and Wright. The Group gave a special welcome to Stan Barnes, visiting from Connecticut, and to Buck Bulkeley whom we hope has rejoined the fold. Stan Barnes advised that he had closed his tree nursery in New Canaan. Joe Cobb announced that they would give up their Florida home this coming year and consolidate operations at their Lake Barcroft address in Falls Church, VA. Bill Mott told an interesting vignette relative to the establishment of the Sixth Fleet in the Meditertanean. A few years after WWII, the Lebanese Ambassador died and was entitled to a naval escort back to his homeland. This event triggered a super-inspirational response from President Truman, Admiral Forest Sherman and Admiral Kelly Turner. The deceased Ambassador was escorted back to Lebanon by the MISSOURI and an attack aircraft with a cruiser and destroyer screen. This group of ships remained in the Mediterranean after a port call in Lebanon and became the U.S. Sixth Fleet. A U.S. Sixth Fleet is still based in the Meditertanean and has shown the Flag ever since as a visible symbol of U.S. power.

Tom Moorer feels that the argument over the Enola Gay exhibit at the Smithsonian Institute has not gone away. He feels that a large segment of present day historians are continuing to rewrite history and are belitding the U.S. and portraying our military forces as aggressors, or worse. This group of historians and the academic world in general are rewriting the history books to reflect a lack of pride in the U.S.A., particularly in the armed forces. Tom abhors this situation and feels we should do something about it. As far as the A-Bomb drops on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

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are concerned, Tom feels, as all of us do, that its use as directed by President Truman was 100% justified.

Immediately after VJ Day, Tom went ashore in Japan and was astounded by the degree and extent of the Japanese Army's plans for repelling a U.S. invasion. Hundreds of midget submarines were poised to torpedo the transport ships as they discharged troops and cargo. Hundreds of frogmen with scuba diving kits were ready to swim offshore and attach explosives to the hulls of invading ships. Kamikaze planes were ready to do their final sacrifice for the Emperor by flying into the invading ships with their lethal cargoes. Inland, the Japanese people were ready to fight to the last man, including the last woman. Women had been propagandized by the Army to believe that they faced rape, and worse, from the invading soldiers and marines. Tom feels that casualties of a minimum of 600,000 men, and on upwards of a million or more would have occurred should an invasion of Japan been executed, with these figures being on the conservative side. Finally, Tom observed that full diplomatic recognition of Vietnam was premature in that the Vietnamese government had lied and obfuscated about the fates of the POWs and MIAs. Until they come clean on this issue the present Vietnamese government does not deserve recognition.

Archie Wright received a letter from T^ibby Marshall. Tubby is deeply concerned about the state of our nation and is doing something about it. Tubby can be reached at 509 Tertace Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451-4740.

Ralph Pray's wife, Dorrie, died of lung cancer on 30 June 1995 in Coronado, CA. Because of her love for the village, Dorrie was often described as the "Conscience of Coronado." Dorrie and Ralph were known for their untiring service for the betterment of Coronado and their diligent attendance at Council meetings. The Mayor of Coronado recentiy commended them both for their long volunteer service since they made Coronado their home in the 1940s. As a young woman, Dortie became a professional swimmer, appearing with the Billy Rose Aquacade at the World's Fair in New York. Funeral services were held on 20 July 1995 at Christ Church Episcopal, Coronado. Dorrie, we will miss you. Our condolences to Ralph.

Ralph Styles wrote in from Maggie Valley, NC to advise that he had recently visited the Submarine Museum in Black Mountain, NC (20 miles east of Asheville on Interstate 40). This museum, although small, is very interesting and worthwhile, and houses memorabilia, photos, and books of RAdm. Cliff Crawford ('21) a submarine hero of WWII. Black Mountain is Cliff's hometown. Ralph also touts the Monte Vista Hotel (across the street from the museum) which has ridiculously low rates and the best country food for miles around. Ralph recommends a visit to the museum by submariners and friends of Cliff Crawford.

Clayton Miller died of cancer on 20 July 1995 at the Casa de las Companeros in San Diego, CA. He had a disabling stroke last November and could not talk or eat after which he fell down and broke his hip. Clayton is survived by his daughter, Jean Gazzo, of Coronado; daughters Catherine and Patricia of Virginia and Louisiana, respectively; and a son, James, of Folsom, Sacramento County, CA; and seven grandchildren. Memorial services were held on 25 July 1995 at the Sacred Heart Church in Coronado attended by Betty and Jack Coye, Ed Grimm, Ralph Pray and Mac MacPherson. Our condolences to all.

The San Diego Group held their semi-annual luncheon party on 13 July 1995 at "Reubens." Attending were Virginia and Leo Leon, Marion and Al Ryan, Mederies and Mac MacPherson, Jane Davenport and friend, John Gamon, Jean Hampton,

Dorothy Kimball, Kay Fair, Ruth Jordan, Jean Duncan, Lee Riddell and Ruth Beyer Podlewski. Our thanks again to Ruth Jordan and Lee Riddell for organizing this event. Mac felt it was a festive occasion even though attendance could have been better Mac gave special tribute to Marion and Al Ryan for their loyal attendance in the face of their serious recent set-back.

Jane's guest, Jane Davenport and John Gamon

Leo Leon, Virginia Leon, Marion Ryan and Al Ryan

Mederies MacPherson, Kay Fair, Jean Hampton, Mac MacPherson, Ruth Jordan, Ruth Beyer Podlewski, Lee Riddell, Virginia Leon, Leo Leon

Jean Duncan, Al Ryan, Leo Leon and Dorothy Kimball Dorothy and Ed Norris have moved into retirement "digs". Their new address is LaVida del Mar, 850 Del Mar Downs Road, Suite 324, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Telephone 619-794-0824. All Classmates are welcome to call, visit or tarry.

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Pres., Capt. Hugh Q. Murray USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Roy C. Smith HI USNR (Ret.) 3730 Ramsgate Dr., Annapolis, MD 21403 (410) 268-5668 West Coast Correpsondent, Capt. Robert W. Leeman USN (Ret.) 1611 Chatsworth Blvd., San Diego, CA 92107 (619)224-7710 A note came from Bill Peeler in Charlottesville, VA just too late for the September deadline. Said that Nonie and he had made their fifth cruise on the Nantucket Clipper in May with a stopover in Annapolis on the 15th "but missed you and the Brigade — both out of town." They made a rather extensive walking tour from the City Dock to the new Visitor's Center and Lejeune Hall; found the Chapel closed for a funeral, the O' Club for reconstmction and Alumni Hall for a reception; the Library open but nearly empty; and enjoyed a long visit in the Museum. One of the artifacts is Bill's plebe year drawing kit, which he donated some years ago. And they walked around to see the Columbarium, where they have reservations for the future. Bill added, "That was a lot of walking for my new leg," but it apparentiy held up well.

Bob Leeman sent along a local newspaper obituary for Bill Maddox, who passed away at his home in Visalia, CA, where he was bom and raised, on 30 June 1995. There were no further details. Bill was another of our Eagle Scout Classmates, one who chose a surface career and eventually commanded three destroyers and a destroyer division, with a transport and C/S of a cruiser division later on. After retiring he taught math for over fifteen years in the high school from which he had graduated long before. I remember Bill best when he loaned me ten dollars after I had spent all my ready cash on a night in Berlin on the Youngster cruise sidetrip. That was a fortune in Berlin in those pre-Hitier days. Bill is survived by his wife Pat at 4721 Robinwood Ave., Visalia, CA 93291; a son, four daughters and four grandchildren.

Bob added that he had talked to Jack Arnold, who was Bill's roommate at the Academy, and found that Jack, possibly the best golfer in the Class, has had two recent setbacks. Thefirstwas when "he was rearended at a stop sign while driving with Brute Krulak." Then, when he was just about ready to resume golf, he was pruning a tree and the branch he was on snapped. He landed on his back and couldn't even practice putting, let alone play a round. We hope that by this time Jack is back on the course, still taking money from his younger playmates.

Fid Murray hosted the July WB and A lunch at the Belle Haven Country Club in Alexandria with fifteen people managing to get there in spite of 100 degree heat, which canceled plans for a round of golf after lunch. Those brave souls were the Condons, Dixons, Dutton, Isabelle Fleck, Kellers, Klunks, Murray, Dorothy Rider, Roy Smith and Stephan. As usual there were a couple of choice stories and everyone enjoyed the meeting.

Johnny Condon had just recovered from a nasty, six-week case of shingles but was again his cheerful self His advice to all hands is "Don't let it happen to you."

Art Gralla had intended to make this lunch but called Fid to say that he couldn't quite manage yet.

However, his recovery is progressing and he'll try again for the next one.

Somewhat belatedly we find that Hank Miller's Lucy has a new address, having moved out to Indiana to be near her son. She is now at 1103 Linden

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Drive, Bloomington IN 47408 and the phone number is 812-335-8069.

On 24 July Terry Bertholf (Marriner's widow) was a guest at a ceremony hosted by the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington to honor a former Japanese kamikaze pilot whose attack on CALLAGHAN (DD792), commanded by Marriner, off Okinawa failed when the ship shot him down. He was rescued, unconscious, by a CALLAGHAN boat and later transferred onward to become a POW and eventually be retumed to Japan, where he is now CEO of a major intemational paper company. Over the years he became curious as to how and by whom he had been rescued, began searching in Japanese records and recently was put in touch with Capt. William Hom USN (Ret.), a Washington area naval historian, who dug out the details from U.S. records to complete the story. Former kamikaze Hasegawa has met some survivors of CALLAGHAN'S sinking (two months after the failed attack) and attended the 50th anniversary reunion of the CALLAGHAN Survivors Association in Tennessee on 29 July.

John Harllee sent this photo of himself talking to Newt Gingrich at the VIP reception in the National Press Club before the Congressman's after luncheon speech. John didn't say what point he was trying to make with that wagging finger but he should remember that Newt heeds only advice that comes from within himself. So a close Gingrich friend told me, and so it would seem from some of the offiiand statements he makes.

John Harllee meets Newt Gingrich.

Elizabeth (Mrs. Robert) Hardy sent a change of address to 13373 Plaza del Rio Boulevard, Apt. 6653, Peoria, AZ 85381. She says that is a very active and friendly retirement facility where she expects to be quite happy. Her big news was that grandson David, son of son Richard Hardy '62, is now a plebe in the Academy Class of 1999 and glad to be there. '99 is far enough, how will those of us left react to the Class of 2000?

A nice letter from Russ Maynard reports on a six-day barge tour Ruie and he made along the Thames River in England in August. It was well over 90°F at home when they left and when they retumed to North Carolina, but it was a cool 85-90° over there.

The Londoners must have died in batches. Their tour was on a beautifully fitted out, two-deck barge making 7-8 knots; staterooms for eight passengers, bar and lounge, dining room, upper deck lounge area with tables and chairs. The Maynards were the only passengers and had a wonderful time cmising from Reading to Oxford to Windsor, stopping here or diere by day for the many locks, mooring at night for local pub crawlings or what have you. All in all, a great experience.

Clyde Van Arsdall called in early August for a bit of information and we had a very pleasant chat.

He is having problems in that he can't walk very far at a time and had to give up golf completely, couldn't keep his balance through the backswing. But he sounded firm and cheerful as ever Said diat Gulfport, a very nice country town on the Gulf has been overwhelmed in recent years by legalized gambling on

boats moored or operated just offshore, and it seems that more license applications are coming in every day. They now have busloads of players coming in daily, some from as far away as Memphis. Yes, Van, and there's now very heavy lobbying going on here for legalized gambling which the residents don't want but the big money boys do. Poderoso caballero es Don Dinerol Twenty years ago the Maryland legislature finally got rid of casinos and slot machine joints but ever since they have been creeping back.

Private clubs have slots to raise money for charities they support; churches, firemen and other charities have commercially operated bingo games, there is a state lottery, and the pressure keeps building.

Clyde also said that he had cleaned out a closet and found some old photographs dating back to midshipman days diat he was sending along to me. Unfortunately most of them are too faded or not distinct enough to reproduce but here is the best of the lot — taken when Clyde visited Hank Miller aboard Hank'sflagshipBENNINGTON in 1962. Don'ttiieyboth look young and cheerful? Thirty years ago we all were.

Clyde and Hank Ernie Christensen carries on. Grandson Christian has just been winged as a naval aviator at Corpus Christi, younger grandson Cory is beginning second class year, and widow Marge has just won the ladies match play championship of the Naval Academy Golf Club. A notable achievement for one who has been five times runner-up.

A note from Keith Taylor said that Gusta and he had settied in their "PACK LANE" retirement home in Monterey and are enjoying it very much. "It sure beats caring for a house and a big lot, as well as for each other." The new address is 200 Glenwood Circle, Apt E2, Monterey, CA 93940.

Considering all the problems at the Naval Academy in recent years, or the constant carryings-on in the Congress, this old Spanish dicho is most appropriate: Un hombre puede camblar de opinion, pero ne debe jamas variar de conducta. (A man may change his opinions but he should never vary his conduct.)

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Pres., Capt. Jefferson D. Parker USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., Capt. L. M. Detweiler SC USN (Ret.) 6251 Old Dominion Dr., #433, McLean, Va. 22101 Con-. Sec'y, Capt. W. H. Packard USN (Ret.) 5600 Yorktown Blvd., Arlington, VA 22207 (703)536-7120 Sorry to have a couple more sad paragraphs to lead off this month's column. The "Last Call" section of this issue has items on Tom Baldwin, mentioned in the September Shipmate column, and on George Conkey who died on 2 August 1995 in Los Angeles.

Researching Tom's naval career was more difficult than normal, there being nothing on him in the Naval Historical Center, and a query had to be sent to the Naval Record Center in St Louis, MO. So, his "Last Call" item couldn't be completed in time for the previous issue of Shipmate. On the other hand, Geoi^e Conkey's naval career was well documented at the History Center. It should be mentioned that copies of Class of '35 Last Calls are being filed at the Naval Historical Center at the Navy Yard in Washington, in exchange for the help provided by its archivists.

After a long illness. Cagey Schacht's widow, Betty, died on 4 August 1995 at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Towson, Maryland. Her funeral services at St Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Annapolis and her interment with Cagey at the Naval Academy Cemetery were held on 10 August.

Class Attendees included: Phyllis and Rod Badger, Ida Mary and Lou Detweiler, Gene Fluckey, Jesse Gay, Tom Gillmer, Patsy and George Hutchinson, Red McDonald, and Marion and Bobo Thomson.

A reception was given at the Officers and Faculty Club at the Academy, following the above services and was attended by those already mentioned plus Hattie Abhau, giving them a chance to visit briefly with Betty's daughter, Marcia Mclnemey, and sister, Jacqueline McCuirte, and two grandsons and four great-grandchildren.

A letter from George Towne Baker stated how sorry he and Dodie were that they couldn't make the 60th. They thought hard about going, but the fact that they were scheduled to leave for Honolulu the following Saturday "made us realize we are no longer young." While in Hawaii, Pat and Bill Samuels joined them for a week. They had lunch with Fred Bakutis in Waianae, and Pat Samuels took a picture of "the three old goats" shown herewith, if not dominated by too much shadow.

Pat Samuels, George Towne Baker, Fred Bakutis in Hawaii A letter from Bill Sideman reported the rapid sale of their house. He and Ginger moved to a near-by apartment in San Diego, Califomia, and started learning how to fit into half the space they had enjoyed for 30 years. Some of their furnishings they shipped to Atlanta for storage until one or all three of Bill, Jr's sons marry and can use some or all of same.

Two of said sons have completed college and are employed, and one is just starting college (and playing basketball).

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Dick Jack's wife, Dorothy, in response to a previous request for happy news about '35 Juniors, reported their son Howard is married, has two daughters, is living in Slidell, Louisiana, and is a geophysicist working for the Naval Oceanographic Service at Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. Son Robert is also married and has two daughters, lives in Illinois, where he has started his own tour bus business. His wife, Judy, is a nurse in oncology and was recently awarded high honors in national competition in her profession. Son Richard is married, but they have no children; they are both lawyers in partnership in Athens, Georgia. Dorothy reports that she is happy to have all these very best of friends.

A brief note from John Middleton, advised of action by the Postal Service to change the name of his town from Bellevue to Medina, thus changing his address, slightly (see below). He advised that Medina was the original name of the town, Bellevue relatively modem.

A couple of '35ers have hit the press recently.

Jesse Gay was written up with pictures, in the Washington Times relative to his being with President Truman aboard the AUGUSTA, retuming to the U.S. from Potsdam, when the word was received on the successful atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima. A well written article on Jesse and his subsequent contacts with Mr. Tmman, it will be added to the Class history files. Don Van Ness was also in the news relative to his and Marten's sizable endowment to the Califomia State University at San Marcos to support its courses teaching people on how to go into business for themselves. A future business building at the University is to be named the Van Ness Hall of Business.

The luncheon meeting of the Class council on 2 August attracted a larger than normal attendance and stimulated many interesting subjects. The non-political items included: the possibility of having reunions more often than every five years; the need for coed luncheons more often than three a year; and the desirability of reducing the distribution of the Class Annual Letter to only those who indicate a desire to receive it. Those attending the luncheon were: Rod Badger, Chet Briggs, Chappie Chapman, Clagg Claggett, Lou Detweiler, Jesse Gay, George Hutchinson, Doyen Klein, Wy Packard, George Powell, Art Tarantino, Bobo Thomson, and Henry Tipton.

Address changes: Lou Ayers made a local move to 201 Oak Hills Drive, Ken-ville, TX 78028-3954; John Middleton, 1637 77th Ave. NE, Medina, WA 98039-2312; Bob Prickett hasn't moved but North Hollywood should be used instead of Valley Village; Isabelle and Henry Tipton have sold their Leesburg, VA home, have moved in with their daughter in Reston, and are using the mailing address PO Box 78, Sterling, VA 20167, until the retirement home where they expect to live is completed; Bill Wideman 2350 6tii Ave. #6B, San Diego, CA 92101.

Herewith some more 60th reunion snapshots, many of them taken by Lib Ward.

Eleanor Dodge, Chet Briggs

Bob Hinkley, Poppie and Clagg Claggett

Morrow and Roberta Decker

Jesse and Gwen Gay

Marion and Mason Freeman

Ann Powell, Jim Baird, Phyllis Badger at 60th

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Pres., Capt. John M. Oseth USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., Capt. O. M. Butler USN (Ret.) 1101 S. Arlington Ridge Rd., Arlington 22202 Capt. William A. Ellis USN (Ret.) 4101 Downing St., Annandale, VA 22003-2017 800-799-USNA; (703) 256-0159

Alice and Page Knight

Virginia and Slim Barham and Ed Keats

Nev and Fran Shaffer

Marion and Bobo Thomson and Ruth Cutter

Frank Wheeler and Betty Gimber

Can you believe it? As we write to meet the October '95 deadline, it is already mid-August and our new Redskin's record for the pre-season is 1 and 1; by the time you are able to read this, our Navy team already will have played five of its '95 season's games and will be hard at work preparing to beat the Air Force. Seems like only yesterday they had Commissioning Week and graduated the Class of 1995.

But enough about the golden years and how they fly by so fast.

Again we find ourself with littie or no news in spite of our plea in September Hopefully, once more no news from any of you means the summer brought forth only good news. So let's get along with what we have on hand.

Mimi and John Court and Gordy and Jack Carmichael were among those attending the eighth reunion of the ELLYSON, held in Lansing, MI, 13-17 September 1995. The ELLYSON was named for Mimi and Gordy's father, Cdr. Theodore G. Ellyson, USN ('05), the Navy's Number One Aviator who died on 27 Febmary 1928 when his plane crashed into the Chesapeake Bay. If the ELLYSON reunion is anything like the NELSON reunions we've attended, am quite sure the Courts and Carmichaels had a good time seeing Lansing and visiting with old friends.

Speaking of reunions, our congratulations to Gil Slonim whose 6 May speech ("Faithful — A Maritime Statement," that he gave at the IRWIN (DD-794) reunion in Charleston, SC) was published in the 1 August 1995 (VOL.LXI.No.20) issue of "Vital Speeches of the Day," an impartial, constructive, and authentic magazine that publishes the best thought of the best minds on current national questions.

Maybe now Gil's "Sermon" — the one he's been preaching all these years regarding the need for a "sea change" — will get through to our President, the Congress, our Educators, and the Media!!!

You will recall that in the September Shipmate a new address was reported for Julia and Moose Brown but no new telephone number was given. We have it now and herewith repeat the address along with the phone number: 4260 Hatton Point Lane, Portsmouth, VA 23703; Phone: 804-686-3676.

If you're up in the WB and A area before our 60th Reunion in '96, take a mn over to the Academy and see all the new changes that have been made: The new Visitor Center adjacent to the Field House, and the renovated and expanded Ricketts Hall which now provides a home for the football team and the Naval Academy Athletic Association. You will be surprised at all the new constmction that has taken place.

In a previous Shipmate we told you about a meeting that Senator Strom Thurmond had scheduled for 27 April 1995 for the purpose of providing an expeditious re-evaluation of command performance at Pearl Harbor; said review to be made by Navy General Counsel Stephen Honigman, Secretary of the Navy John Dalton, and former Deputy of Defense John Deutch. We thank Tom Kimmel for the set of three tapes of that meeting which he sent to us in July. Based upon the latest information and the supportive testimony of 37 Flag Officers, Capt. "Ned" Beach, two civilian historians, and family members, we found the tapes very interesting and the arguments presented most convincing. We can only hope that now Mr Honigman. M r Dalton. and the new Department of Defense representative will take Sena-

tor Thurmond's charge seriously and come up with an expeditious recommendation. However, as of this writing we have seen nothing, and it would appear that Tom and Edward's efforts again have fallen upon deaf ears. WE HOPE NOT!!!

For those of you who subscribe to the Naval Institute's Naval History who are interested in reading more about the aforementioned 27 April meeting, we refer you to the August 1995 issue (Vol.9 No.41), pages 44-46, "A Special Report — Resiurecting The Kimmel Case," by Fred L. Schultz.

Just as we were closing, Tom Dabney's note (7 Jul.) artived and had this bit of news: ...After our brief visit at Arlington Cemetery, Lillian and I had a short trip to Los Angeles where we had the pleasure of a weekend with Sylvia and Bob Odening in their new home in Beverly Hills.

They were both in excellent shape, happily settled in their beautiful home. I took the enclosed photo of the 'young' pair in front of their house...Sylvia and Bob drove us down to Claremont to see Frances and Al Furer who have both been ill. Al suffered a heart attack from commuting to and from San Diego where he works on a house he is building.

Frances is more or less confined to home but managed to serve us a most delightful luncheon...Lillian called Nancy Hansen who is doing well. We were unable to see the Springers due to our brief stay. Fortunately they are in good health. If anyone is passing that way (through Los Angeles area), be sure to call the Furers and Nancy Hansen. Am sure they would love a visit.

Sylvia and Bob Odening Thanks Tom for your note and the West Coast news. We wish more Classmates would let us know what is going on as they travel around this big globe of ours.

That's it for now. See you next month, but again: HOW ABOUT SOME NEWS FROM ALL OF YOU OUT THERE? MEANWHILE: GO NAVY! BEAT ARMY!! — and of course, all the rest too!!!

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Pres., Capt. John S. Slaughter USN (Ret.) Sec'y-Treas., RAdm. D.G. Baer USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Frank N. Shamer USN (Ret.) 7112 Lewison Dr., San Diego, CA 92120-1248 Barney Flenniken lost Flo Marie to a prolonged illness on 21 July. She was inurned at USNA in a private family ceremony. Barney's thank you to the Class states: Dear Frank, I would like to thank the Class of 1937 for the beautiful flowers which Don Baer had delivered to Flo Marie's interment at the Naval Academy this past week. We will miss her as no one has ever been missed. Barney Flenniken.

I hope everyone received our new president's 24 July letter on our sixtieth reunion. For those who have not lost it, the choices are Washington/Annapolis, Norfolk, San Diego, Mississippi River Cmise, and Bahama Cmise. Please reply to him pronto so the planning can go forth in full knowledge of your preferences. Send your choice, 1 to 5, to Capt. J. S. Slaughter, USN (Ret.), 3801 Canterbury Rd #812, Baltimore, MD 21218-2315; Tel: 410-235-4471 The letter tells us that Chuck Stein is our new vice-president.

The Washington Metro Group met on 13 July at the Army/Navy Country Club for luncheon and discussion of the 60th Reunion input from the Class. I assure you that they listen to us because Pinky Baer assured me that my suggestions were thoroughly considered. Present were: T-Mac Adams, Pinky Baer, Baldy Baldwin (the new Delaware/Maryland coordinator). Bill Fey, Paul Hartmann, Fred Janney, Bill Hack, Charlie Hinter, Jack Slaughter, and Ade Rich. The main topic was the location of the 60th Reunion. Chuck Stein is having rotator cuff problems. Good luck Chuck, out here people of a "certain age" are denied surgical assistance for that one.

Jack Mingay sends: Checking in with a story of our recent cruise up the Amazon in Stella Solaris out of Ft. Lauderdale, one thousand miles up and down theriver.Stopped off at some of the more usual ports on the way 'down' to Brazil: St. Thomas, St. Lucia, Barbados, and Tabago, and then Trinidad, Martinique, St. Barts, St. Maarten, and San Juan on the way 'home' Twenty days in all. I had, over the years, sent many tankers up the Amazon to Manaus (the 1000 mile mark) and often wondered what it was like; it and the Amazon itself were magnificent, this was our 5th cruise in 3 years. The others were Song of America from Ft. Lauderdale to Los Angeles, Renaissance III in the Windward/Leeward Islands, Pacific Princess from Vancouver to Alaska, and Song of Flower from Suez to Singapore. Our next will be taking all our 'big' kids to the Bahamas in Carnival Line's Fantasy in August.. So far none of the captains have asked for my assistance in handling their navigation or their ship handling problems.

On Monday, June 19th, we were in San Diego helping a grandson entering San Diego University.

I called you but no answer, also called Bunny Sbupper and left a 'hello' on his answering machine. Sorry I missed you both.

John Simpson and I have joined the President's Circle of the Alumni Association â&#x20AC;&#x201D; hope there will be more of ' 37-ers join. All the best. Jack Sorry about the phone. Jack, our answering machine is never off. With all their gadgets those cmise ship people keep pretty good track of where they are, but I think they let the "hotel captain" figure out sunrise and sunset. Check them on your next cruise.

Mark Jordan verifies that Charlie Gibson's Alzheimer's disease leaves him completely out of it. He is well provided for His and his widow Jo's ashes are headed for the columbarium at USNA Cem-

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Mark settles for me the identity of the cruiser on the cover of our Lucky Bag . She is or is from an artist's conception of INDIANAPOLIS. Cmiser flagships had a long upper deck until the MINNEAPOLIS look alikes came along. They varied as to turret size (early built-up gun large turrets and then smaller turrets housing radically expanded "autofretage" main battery guns in SAN FRANCISCO and sequels in that Class).

Mark also tells us of a M r W. Costello of 125 East Garden Avenue, Palatine, Illinois 60067 who is working up a biography of our Ed "Butch" G'Hare. You who have information to improve the quality of his work are encouraged to send it to him at the above address.

Mark reports that his Louise is getting over a severe case of shingles. We wish her a complete recovery and no other returns of the "forever vims".

The '37 Lunch Bunch, coed version (with all these coed gatherings I am having to revise my stories for the group) met on 8 August at the Coronado Yacht Club for a fine light summer salad type luncheon.

Cocktails were available from Bar Tender Bob Eriy in Lois, the Erly family's cmiser moored to the club float. The 60th Reunion was a topic of discussion with a sign-up sheet for those who had not sent in their preferences. Present were: Ed Arentzen and Jann Murphy, Ginny and Claude Bailey, Bebo Carroll, Mel Cooper, Ellie Crenshaw, Lois and Bob Erly (hosts), Sid Freedman, Jeanne and Skeeta Gardes (hosts) F i l l Gilkeson, Anne and Tex Lander, Margie and Walt Phaler, Eloise and Gene Rankin, Sally and Frank Shaver, Barbara and Bunny Shupper, Russ Wallace, and Ellie and Vic Wildt.

Sid Freedman, Fill Gilkeson, Claude Bailey, Mel Cooper and Sally Shamer in the Yacht Club.

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Gene Rankin, Mel Cooper, Bob Erly, and Tex Lander aboard cruiser Lois.

Bob Erly, Ellie Wildt, and Ed Arentzen in the Yacht Club.

Bebo Carroll on float by cruiser Lois.

Frank Shamer, Vic Wildt, and Gene Rankin aboard Lois.

Ginny and Claude Bailey volunteered to host the October co-ed gathering.

We lost Joe Rengel on 2 July to a massive heart attack that terminated years of fighting emphysema.

Ade Rich reports that John Simpson gave a fine eulogy to Joe at the memorial service on 6 July at

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die First Presbyterian Church of Edgewood, Pittsburgh, PA. Interment was private. Joe was a fine addition to our Class.

It is fine to report a Classmate found. John Faville has been found by Tiny Huelsenbeck at 42 Capiland Drive, Novato, CA 94949; Tel: 415-883-4020. This adds to Larry Bernard's flock.

Bill Brinckloe reports only six of the original printed versions of his Class Directory remain. He awaits encouragement to print updated directories for sale or just to sell out these $4.00 jobs and to continue to circulate correction sheets. Remember the updates "register" right over the earlier information block for each entry.

KEEP REVVIN' WITH '37!

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Pres., RAdm. M. H. Rindskopf USN (Ret.) Chairman, Wash. Area; Capt. H. M. Robinson USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. R. W. Carter SC USN (Ret.) 3118 Little Creek Lane, Alexandria, VA 22309 (703) 780-8779 Hi Class—Big Question!!! Is Leadership A Scarce Commodity?? Have you noticed more and more lately that almost every newspaper and news program laments the vacuum in leadership at the top of our Country.. .and same in most lower levels! My local newspaper says the police system of all three major areas in the Wash, DC area are showing the effects of poor leaders. Our Class remains concerned, as evidenced by the interest in the "Kmlak video tapes" we have for loan to Classmates. That 1994 presentation of General Kmlak to the Leadership Fomm is one of the very best looks at the qualities of Leadership—and there are some good answers to some good questions posed by Midshipmen and Cadets. We have the full "uncut" versions of the Krulak presentation which runs about 45 minutes for the talk, and another 45 minutes for the questions.

Then we also have the "distilled" version which mns for a total of about a half hour...they are available to you, and it's worth the time.

PRESIDENT'S CORNER—CLASS ALERT!!!

The warning here is REAL!! There may be "gatherers" out there who could approach anyone in the Class with the "infamous medal scam"!! I've spent most of my time in the last three months on this miserable scam—and you can guess why!! Along with Carl D wyer and Bob McNitt, I was one of the ones who was scammed!!! As reported to you in a prior Shipmate, the "medal scam" operation consists of a contractor agreeing to artange your military medals in an appropriate display—for a fee of course, BUT in the process bogus items are substituted for the real medals. When I realized that my medals and submarine pin had been replaced by bogus items, I pursued the matter with "real zeal"—and, the culprit, Stephen V. Pyne of Westminster, MD has been arrested on charges of "stealing"—my medals and also those of Captain Joe Taussig and RADM Gene Fluckey—whose treasures included the Medal of Honor. It is likely that Pyne will be charged by other State's Attorneys for similar deeds in Virginia, the District and elsewhere.

So Class, keep a weathered eye to the windward conceming any offer to do your medals over—one sneak attack is enough. In the meantime, we continue to think and work on the plans for our '60th...things are coming along!!! MHR

Shipmate, October 1995

Class Officers "At Work" planning the 60th MAILBAG: Today is "VJ"DAY—In Memorium, it seems fitting that we might think about Classmates lost in the war. The Register of Alumni does have the data, but not many of us have the Register.

Through the contribution of Ed Conrad and the courtesy of Dave Church at Shipmate I have a time-listing of "USNA 1938 Combat And Operating Losses In WWII"—a tmly vital part of our Class history!

The code letters at the end of lines means: E=Enemy Action: S=Surface Ship, A=Aviation, And SS=Submarines.

Class Of 38 War Losses—In Memorium LTJG Allen, Eric, Jr., 7 Dec 41, attack on Pearl-(ES); LTJG Black, John E., 7 Dec 41 UTAH, attack on Peari(E-S); LTJG Ginn, James B., 8 Dec 41 MARYLAND, attack on Pearl (E-S); LTJG Hunter, Samuel H. Jr., 12 Dec 4 1 , Sub SEA DRAGON, Cavite bomb (E-S); LTJG Zink, Oswald A., 13 Dec 4 1 , CINCINNATI, plane crash (OA-A); LTJG Fisher, Howard P., 3 Jan 42, PILLSBURY, enroute Java (E-S); CAPT Owens, James J., 18 Feb 42, Aviation Accident, CA (OA-A); LTJG Danforth, James W., 18 Feb 42, TRUXTON, Atlantic (S); LTJG Case, Frank D. Jr., 23 Feb 42, WASP, Atlantic (OA-A); LTJG Woodruff, John F., 28 Feb 42, loss HOUSTON, Java Sea (E-S); LT SBISA, Alvin F., 5 Mar 42, loss of GRAMPUS, SW Pacific (E-S); LTJG Reimann, Charles J., 8 Mar 42, plane crash, NAS Tongue Pt.(OA-A); LTJG Clark, Howard F., 9 May 42, LEXINGTON, Coral Sea (E-A); LTJG Thornhill, Leonard W., 9 May 42, LEXINGTON, Coral Sea (E-A); LTJG Hale, Roy D. Jr., 9 May 42, plane loss. Coral Sea.(E-A); LTJG Curtis, W. Howard, 5 Jun 42, YORKTOWN, Midway (E-A); LTJG Wiseman, O.B., 5 Jun 42, ENTERPRISE, Midway (E-A); LTJG Eversole, John T., 6 Jun 42, ENTERPRISE, Midway (E-A); LTJG Jonson Jep C , 16 Jun 42, Plane Crash, Aleutions (OA-A); LT Green, Roy E. Jr., 21 Jul 42,VP-43, Plane Crash WESPAC (OA-A); LT Ray, James H., 9 Aug 42, jARvis-Lost enroute Noumea—(EA-S); LT Cooke, William R., 16 Sep 42, Loss of WASP (EA-S); LT Smith, John C , 16 Sep 42, Loss of WASP (EA-S); LT Nickerson, David B., 13 Nov 42, GUSHING (EAS); LT Isham, John C , 25 Nov 42, ATLANTA, Solomons Is. (EA-S); LCDR Brady, William S., 2 Feb 43, Henderson Field, Guadalcanal (EA-A); LT Blauvelt, Robert P., 18 Feb 43, loss of Sub AMBERJACK (EA-SS); LT Shaffer, Wade C , 15 Apr 43, loss of Sub PICKEREL (EA-SS); LT Starks, Roger N., 12 Jun 43, loss of Sub R-12 off Key West (OA-SS); LT Leedy, William C , 18 Jun 43, VP62 Plane Crash, ADAK (A); LT Yeates, Arthur B.Jr., 6 Jul 43 loss of HELENA, Kula Gulf (EA-S); LT Anderson, Charles A., 10 Jul 43, SAVANNAH, Scout Squadron (EA-A); LCDR Holmstrom, Carl B., 6 Aug 43, AA fire ChiChiJimi-(EA-A); LT Cody, Emest D., 17 Aug 43, Airship loss near San Francisco (OA-A); LT King, Charles J., 23 Aug 43, Loss of CHEMUNG in Atiantic (OA-S); LT Dufdho, Marian W., 25 Aug 43, SARATOGA, lost plane (EA-A); LT Berry, Howard B., 28 Sep 43, Loss of Sub Cisco, Asiatic Area (EASS); LT Sloan, David K., 16 Nov 43, Loss of Sub CoviNA in WESPAC (EA-SS); LT Sharer, Walter A., 5 Dec 43, Loss of Sub CAPELIN, PacArea (EASS); LT PAYNE, West A., 3 Jan 44, TURNER explo-

sion in Atiantic (OA-S); LT Dalton, John S., 7 Jan 44, Fight Sqd 27, lost plane KAHILI (EA-A); LT Woodworth, Harry E., 2 Feb 44, Loss of Sub TROUT, Luzon area (EA-SS); LT Benthin, Paul L., 23 Feb 44, Plane Crash in California (OA-A); LT Tate,

William J., 13 Apr 44, Plane Crash Chesapeake Bay (OA-A); MAJ Keeler, Douglas E., 21 Apr 44, Plane Crash over KAVEING (EA-A); LCDR Wood, E.WJr., 20 Jun 44, Plane lost in Combat, PAC Area (EA-A); LCDR Bass, H. B., 6 Jan 44, Plane Crash, Med Area (EA-A); LT Kelley, John C , 11 Dec 44, VF33, Plane lost, Solomon Sea (EA-A); LCDR Erickson, John L., 15 Dec 44, Plane Crash Asiatic Area (OA-A); LCDR Garrett, Floyd B., Loss of MONAGHAN in typhoon (OA-S); LCDR Hammond, Keene B., 6 Jan 45, VF4, Air Combat, Asiatic Area (EA-A); LCDR Lamberson, William L., 22 Jan 45, CO-VF3 Asiatic Area (EA-A); MAJ Mclaughlin, John S., 26 Jan 4 5 , Plane Crash Ellice ISO(OA-A); LTJG Hamilton, Donald W., 3 Feb 45, Fukuoka POA camp (S); LCDR Raguet, Conde Leroy, 18 Feb 45, Loss of Sub BARBEL (EA-SS); LCOL Paller, Harry, USA, 23 Feb 45, Med Area (A); LCDR Smith, Donald E., 28 Mar 45, Plane Crash, Chesapeake Bay (OA-A); LCDR Herring, Walter A., 29 Apr 45, HAZELWOOD, Asiatic Area (EA-S); LCDR Quady, Frank B., 11 May 45, BUNKER HILL, Asiatic Area (EA-S); LCDR Sampson, Richard D., 4 Jun 45, COVF40, Okinawa (EA-A) The list is of 18 Surface, 32 Aviators, 10 Submariners which equals 13.7% of graduates. As a Class, we were there, we certainly were!! Our thanks to Ed Conrad for this timely remembrance of Classmates—lost, but not forgotten!!

FORUM: As a Class, our thinking seems to be pretty consistent, with about 95% of the Class hoping for significant change politically, militarily, and morally. One Classmate says that in one month's time, 14 different agencies asked for money donations to their "cause". So, it looks like you will have the "issues" before you in that special way that purifies thinking—like, "should I give my financial support"! One California Classmate sends me a cartoon depicting a year 2025 library with a "new" section in the library called the, "We Were Wrong—Tertibly Wrong Section" with McNamara's present book flanked by books by biographers for Johnson and certain other past Presidents—also by some of our curtent military leaders. I guess it's funny, but it's also pretty scary because it just could happen! Randy Klippel wonders if he is in a strong competitive position with two other Classmates for the honor spot on our Class pegboard for, "Most radical letter writer in the Class". He also agrees with Howard Benge as to his points of National concern as shown in recent Shipmate—and he's concemed about these "Executive Orders" being a loose-cannon on the good ship American Republic!! A local Classmate says, "as always, we shall see—and all we have to do is wait! One late letter asks, "How soon do we have Day-Care at USNA???" Incidentally, what do you thifik about Clinton's attack on tobacco smoking, and the veto on lifting the arms embargo???? Good policy? Good Politics? or what??

GROUP MEETINGS: "The August get-together of the Coronado/San Diego group brought on the greatest number of 38'ers in a long time. Regulars present were Buass, Finn, Foster, Harrington, Klippel, Ogle, Olsen, Bill Rogers, Lee Rogers, Worthington, and Zimanski. Visiting and providing zest to the proceedings were Bob Bywater and Paul Lovelace. After a few sea stories there was a serious and lengthy discussion of Health Plans. On the travel side. Peri and Bob Worthington plan a four day Naval Academy cruise to the Caribbean in January.

Harrington talked about his and Jessie's trip to the Republic of Ireland, Northem Island and Scotiand.

Of general interest was the 1996 Football game between Navy and Notre Dame to be played in Dublin.

For information, the groups future monthly meetings will be held first Thursdays at the SubBase, Pt. Loma"....the foregoing is Dan Harrington's report—sounds like a live operation, many thanks!!

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For the last 30 or so years, the Washington group has had a summer picnic hosted by Kay and Chet Owen—but, as you know, Chet was hit with a stroke just days after his last year's picnic—so, on 29 July we had a picnic all right, but it was held at Fort Myer—just a few hundred yards from the old Chapel.

It was a lovely area. Hugh Robinson and Carl Fleps put it all together and it was great—see the picture, you know 'em all!! Kay and Chet couldn't make it— and we missed them; but, we do say oiu thanks for the past 30 years of their "Service to the Class" for which they hold the coveted Class of '38 GOLD AWARD!!

coast about 20 miles to Indian River Colony Club, 1534 Tippicanoe Court, Melbourne, FL 32940. Joe says that he has USNA company there with '35. '39.

'40, '41 and later classes—also lots of Air Force and Army. Then for our Washington group Betty Luby gives up her Kansas home to come back here, with an Alexandria VA address—nice to get you back Betty! I've got five other "maybe" moves —but I will wait to report facts rather than intentions.. .however good! Remember to drop us a card when you move—it's a good thing to help with our records.

LAST THOUGHTS A class of '82 writer has this to say in the Jul/Aug Shipmate, "There is a whole generation of Junior Officers still looking for leadership, who are tired of compromise, and who will not bow to political correctness". There is a perception of much current concem. No one knows better than our Class that there can be big difference in "leaders"!! Back in Civil War times, Ulysses S. Grant said it pretty well with this little Clip: A thousand Mice—led by a LYON will defeat— —A thousand LYONS—led by a Mouse!.'!

At the Picnic—Guess what Rindskopf, Bidwell and Ro Brown are watching?

with a large gathering of family, much singing and a huge chocolate ice cream birthday cake. (See my next book, on the street this month, entitled Slow Dance to Pearl Harbor — an account of my life on a tin can hellship before the War. And incidentally it tells about a purloined gallon of chocolate ice cream aboard my destroyer)

Jim Coleman at his 80th Birthday Party The picture of the Executive Committee shows a sober group (no martinis showing). They're poised to take up weighty, vital deliberations relative to promoting Class solidarity, brotherhood and friendship.

(Eat a lot of horse stuff!) Willy Stiles, our treasurer was missing from the photo. He was attending a large Stiles family reunion near Austin, Texas. He said that he'd commuted to this reunion from his original home in Kansas: "Sixteen hundred miles. It almost did me in." (The Vinson Hall crowd now insist on "General Stiles" and no "Willy" business.)

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Washing Group Summer Picnic—at Fort Myer—"You know 'em all" REMEMBRANCE: We lost Alto Clark to the demon Cancer on 16 July, at the Southwest Florida Hospice, in Sarasota; interment was at the Bushnell National Cemetery, Bushnell Florida on 7 August.

Ray Calhoun remembers Al for his friendliness, courage, devotion to family, good humor, and concems for his many friends. Al's started out as a J.O. on cmiser PHILADELPHIA, then to the battleship TEXAS, and then for his wings at Pensacola, only to join the battleship OKLAHOMA just in time for the Pearl Harbor attack and diving in that sea of oil and debris to get ashore. Ray says that he and Al kept tuming up in the same places around the world—and that their wives, Betsy and Veronica, were fast friends always.

In last tribute Ray says, "Okay Al, take it easy , you were one hell of a nice guy...Rest In Peace" Following Veronica's wishes, the Class has made a contribution to the Hospice Foundation of Southwest Florida, remembering Alto. We also have our sadness in the Washington DC area—on Tuesday 15 August Constance Newton Jackson died of Cancer at her home in Arlington, VA. Last services were held at the Murphy Funeral Home in Arlington on 18 August with Classmates and friends there and with our Class of '38 Blue and Gold floral offering to say our sadness in losing Connie. Keep Al and Connie in your thoughts and prayers.

MOVES AND RELOCATIONS: Reading other class columns seems to indicate that with Earthlings of our vintage there might be a lot of moving around for various reasons. We do have a couple of moves this month—Joe 'Dicker says that he and Dee have moved from their Indialantic Florida place up the

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General Krulak's description of the Gulf War battle— in which 2000 Marines licked 8000 well equipped Iraqis—is a vivid example of exactly such!!

Send your thoughts along Class—We are hoping our Class Leadership Project will help produce leadership LYONS??? Keep thinking, get lots of exercise, keep happy, and be safe!! See you next month. RWC

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Pres., Capt. George Duncan USN (Ret.) 2028 North Vermont, #202 Arlington, Va. 22207 Sec'y, Capt. William J. Ruhe USN (Ret.) 1310 MacBeth Ave., McLean, VA 22102 Jim Coleman became an octogenarian in the early part of July and celebrated this propitious moment with a Forty for his peer friends — with many '39ers included. The photo shown has Jim holding a plateful of birthday cake, in mighty good fettle, and wearing a sign reading: "If older is better, then you are approaching MAGNIFICENT." The "80" alongside the sign was on the cake. '39ers becoming octogenarians should be good copy for the column in future Shipmates. I had my eightieth two weeks later

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'39 ExecuUve Committee, Vannoy, Loustaunau, Adams, Weitzenfeld, Ruhe, Duncan A postcard from Trina and Tom Weschler confirmed that they are in fact on a one-year sabbatical from Newport. Their address at Garmisch is Unit 24514, Box R. Gen'l Del., APO AE 09055. The card was from Salzburg, scene of the Sound of Music which reminded that at my 80th, my Golddigger daughter sang to me about "My Favorite Things", handkerchiefs at Christmas, Old Spice on birthdays, a new colorful T-shirt any time and a duplicate bridge book.

Vic Boatwright writes about going to Newport for the funeral service for Gene Henry.

The service, which included a military ceremonial interment in the yard of the Chapel, was very moving and was capped by a recital by one of Gene's sons, of John Paul Jones's formulation of the qualities a Naval Officer should have (and Gene had them). I was also heartened when the organist included "Dixie" in his prelude. (This was tear-inthe-eye stuff.)

Fred Clarke's "Class News" noted that San Diego's monthly luncheon had in attendance: Walker, Hemingway, Fischer, Bemis, Paine, Dolan, Clarke, Ness, Fargo, Norton and Caldwell.

Gretchen and Sam Caldwell have taken a summer place in Coronado to escape the fierce summer temperatures in Palm Springs. Some of the regular attendees, including Jim Dick Miller and Bill

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Dawson have not shown up lately due to tough circumstances. Also our next guys/gals luncheon will be at Reubens, Harbor Island on 31 October Anyone visiting the area is more than welcome.

Val Valentine sent a program from a "Raise the Roof Benefit Committee" which was raising money to put a new roof on the Benedictine Monk's retreat house at their Abbey in Antelope Valley — near where Val ran his newspaper many years ago. Val, as a substantial supporter of this movement, had a space in the program which read: In Memory of Sixty-one Classmates.. .Our Honored Dead... Killed in operations against the enemy in World War II...That their sacrifices never be forgotten...That their Memory is with us forever...The Class of 1939 U.S. Naval Academy.

Val, in farther explanation of his interest in the Benedictines said: We arrived in Antelope Valley, Los Angeles Co. in November 1954. The Benedictines were forced out of China in 1955 and settled nearby in a priory, on the north side of the San Gabriel Mountains. It become St. Andrews Abbey, a spiritual home for many people over the years, and has excellent youth programs which we continue to support.

Ned Beach told an incredible story about having his Navy Cross and other war medals shammed from him by the grandnephew of Admiral Schuyler Pyne.

Pyne promised that he would beautifully box them for display before their remrn. What Ned got back were forgeries of his actual medals. The real medals, it was discovered were sold in a market for such things for about $2500 for the Navy Cross alone.

Ned understood that a submarine admiral had lost his Medal of Honor in much the same fashion — and heard that it was marketed for about $23,000.

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George Duncan admitted that he had "loaned" his medals to Pyne for cataloguing and boxing and that what he got back were forgeries. Gordon Gayle noted that he'd been approached to surrender his medals for boxing, etc. but that he wouldn't do it.

George, due to Admiral Rindskopf's expose of the whole business, was able to get Pyne to retum the originals intact.

A call from Elmo Waring in Oregon, told of the death of Tom Gary and his wife Shel in an automobile accident on 9 August at Money, Mississippi, near their plantation in Greenwood. A funeral service was held for their remains on 11 August in Greenwood.

Apparently a dmtik rammed their car and demolished them as well as their car. Elmo noted that Tom had introduced him to his wife Barbara, many years ago.

Elmo also reported that he was back in good health and playing tennis once more, and that they were coming east in September to visit family members. I had just received a letter from Tom Gary, postmarked a day before his death.

The masthead of the letter read: "Tom Gary and Associates, Stocks, Bonds and Embezzlements." It told about "Skillet" Holt (with a face like a skillet?) who'd been mentioned in the Class column in July.

When we graduated. Skillet, Jake Yandergrift and I pooled our available resources and bought a (very) used car to drive to Califomia in. We got all the way to central Texas before it threw a rod and I still have a picture of us watching the mechanic perform open-crankcase surgery on the motor Both went into submarines and Jake was on the PERCH which became the first sub to be lost to the Japanese, in the Java Sea, and he spent the entire war in a Japanese prison camp. Skillet eventually took

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command of the BULLHEAD and was lost three days before the Hiroshima bomb — the last ship lost during the war. I take this occasion to note the loss of this dear friend.

And we note that the loss of Tom Gary and his wife is indeed a saddening one.

Ralph Locke's widow, Gertmde, sent Ralph's Last Call to George Duncan at his request, noting that: Not included in his obituary was that Ralph's last tour of duty was with the Taiwan Defense Command from June 1961 to 1965. He was accompanied by his family on this tour Also, I'm pleased to inform you that our granddaughter Susan Feher is carrying along the naval tradition and is now a Plebe with the Class of '99. Her brother is Midshipman Peter Feher, Class of '97. (We are truly proud of this Plebe and Second Classman!)

Joe Casey writes that Cathy Cooper is in the hospital recovering from a hip replacement.

She is doing well — buoyant as ever and expects to retum home tomorrow. Bud is just as fine, as noted during your visit here.

Bill Holt, commenting on Whit Cushman's memorial service on 30 June 1995 said: We had a very pretty blue and gold flower arrangement from the Class of '39 which Beverly and his sons and daughter appreciated very much. They asked me to convey their thanks to the Class. The ranks are thinning.

(An Executive Committee guess was that more than 50% are now deceased.)

At the '39 Washington luncheon in August, twenty-eight showed up including Charley Chandler who sat quietly, but pleased to be amongst his Classmates if for only once a month. Danny Weitzenfeld reminded that the '39 luncheon on 4 October will be "with wives." He also noted that Navy will play "the seven blocks of granite (the forward wall) of Villanova, at Homecoming — not the Fordham rams." I arrived at the luncheon after DeWitt Patterson, a first for any other '39er since DeWitt is always the last man to show up. Bud Gore had as a guest the father of Chaplain Thomas who we all knew well during our days at the boy's school.

Bing Gillette said that Bud Schumann had been back in Bethesda but is now at home doing fair with his chemo treatments. But that Ebbie Bell, although not getting back into the swing (of a golf club) by midsummer after his multi multiple by-pass surgery, has promised to be back on the golf course by the Fall. Ed Aiken reported that on arrival at Birmingham, Alabama for Skip and Blackjack McBrayer's 50th Wedding Anniversary, Blackjack was in the hospital but went to his 50th in a wheel chair and had "a very up-beat attitude about his paralysis."

George Duncan observed that "the twins, Marion Gumee and Billie Plemons were now signed up for Fargo's 'Through the Canal' cmise in late January."

Hector Davila has been asked to artange a party in San Juan, the day before embarking. This would give us a good day of sightseeing before setting sail. Fred Clarke had also suggested a '39 party the night we arrive in San Diego. (Great idea.) Fargo will artange for hotels at both places. About seventy nine are now signed up. Carl Pfeifer has had a shunt placed in the front of his brain to equalize the water pressure between the right and left lobes — and this might do the trick for proper fiinctioning of his brain. Let's hope so!

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Pres., Capt. William M. Carpenter USN (Ret.) 1119 Aquia Dr., Stafford, VA 22554 Sec'y, Cdr. Leigh Winters USN (Ret.) 418 Tyler Place, Alexandria, VA 22302 WASHINGTON REPORT The Class of 1940's 55th Reunion and the Family Forty's Castine Caper XXV are now just parts of '40's past. Thanks to the photographic expertise of Julianne Hill, Ed Hayes, Foggy Newcomb, Bill Carpenter and many others — the pictures linger on. But, according to the outpouring of letters received by Prez Bill, the Homecoming Committee and other involved PALS* (Potomac Area Lunch Survivors) the peak reached by our latest Class Reunion will be very, very hard to surpass. Special high marks were reserved for the Memorial Service in the Naval Academy Chapel and the ceremonial donation of the John Christian Schetky Painting "The Battle of Trafalgar..." to the Naval Academy by John McMullen.

She said that she didn't know that there were people as courteous and thoughtful around anymore. Our sentiments exactly!...

That Harty; he always was a heavy tipper...

From his home in Annapolis, Bob Pauli and family send their appreciation and thanks to the Class for the "beautiful flowers" received in memory of Lucille.

NEWS FROM HERE AND THERE Fortunately for Jake Plummer he was well and able enough to leave his Mathews, Virginia home in April '95 for a visit with his son, John in Texas. But by late June.. .Well, let Jake tell it: ...A few days before Mary and I were to leave for Crabtown (and the 55th Reunion), I was helping a neighbor put a heavy item in his car trunk.

We were doing fine until it slipped in his hand...I twisted and grabbed. BINGO! — a compressed fracture of the spine. It also disrupted a badly disintegrated disc I've had for years.. .The MDs said I could not go to Annapolis. Period. I have now sworn off helping neighbors, and ALL lifting....

Go thou (with achy backs) and do likewise.

Jake further adds that since he had to miss the Reunion the latchstring is out, as always for all Classmates.

Like the G.E. Bunny, unwed or married, John Lacouture just keeps-a-goin'. F'r'tinstance: ...after the Reunion we (with Sis) rushed back to Nantucket until 16 July when we left for the season. Went home (Alexandria, VA) via Rockport, ME — one of our favorite spots — then two delightful days with Louise and Bill Clark in Newcastle, ME. From there I had to show Sis the top of Mt. Washington (in northem NH). We arrived there with temperature of 47 degrees F, wind 55 mph; so we got cooled off for sure. Then to Northampton for 3 days of relaxing — Sis' Alma Mater town of Smith. Got home for a week and off to Virginia Beach to see family. Then to Williamsburg Landing to start our applications. We plan to move in there in '96 or '97... garage sale Saturday...Balloon Festival at Bealton on August 19th...Annapolis for Class Picnic on the 20th...

Charleston for the Carrier Aviation Test Pilots' Hall of Fame on 1 September on board YORKTOWN...Home from that, and off to England for a month, leaving 8 September....

Holmes, Mary Eliz Overton, Sis Lacouture Any Classmate or Widow wanting a copy of Rev. Heath's homily during the Chapel Memorial Service please write to Vince Healey or the sec'y. In it Dick has described the essence or soul of the Family Forty.

A July '95 FAX to Bill Carpenter from Bob Hofford of the Alumni Association indicated that the Class contribution to the new NA stadium scoreboard would be approximately 5 x 7 feet, background blue, with gold letters, and would look something like this: CLASS OF '40 ONLY FORTY IS 4.0!

Classmates who missed the 55th Reunion can still have a souvenir Call Bill Carpenter for one or more men's and/or ladies' wrist watches at $15 each plus $1 mailing. His office phone is 703-247-8529. Emily and Horace Figuers bought five for their granddaughters. Good idea.

Flossie and Harry Fischer stayed on in Annapolis an extra day. H. F. writes: ...when the hostess in the Lowes Hotel dining room learned that we had attended the USNA '40 reunion she paid the Class a unique compliment.

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Newcastle, Maine - 19 July '95 Phew!

Reunion 55 has reminded Belle and Ernie Sanford that the DC-VA Annapolis area is just a short drive from Oradell, New Jersey. Since they now have a daughter living in nearby Manassas, Virginia, the PALS are looking forward to seeing one or both of them at some of the locally scheduled events. The latch is out for ALL. Just tell the sec'y or any other PAL* (*Potomac Area...) when you expect to arrive.

Phoebe and Russ Merrill of Wellesley, Massachusetts are among other New Englanders anticipating a drive to PALS* territory in the Fall of this year.

After the Reunion Phoebe's health improved enough for the annual summer idyll in their Digby, Nova Scotia cottage in Annapolis Basin, off the Bay of Fundy. A truly peaceful place, a healing Place.

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04858 — that's in South Thomaston, Maine — but the mail gets to George Kittredge, anyway, our durable sub finder and builder had his first case of flu in five years in late June '95. And that is why George stayed home during the summer festivities in Annapolis and Castine. He recovered in time, however, to greet Florence and Bill Roseborough on their return trip home from CASTINE CAPER XXV. A truly thorough pre-Reunion report from the Lone Star State's Warren Lowerre of Dallas, Texas; a New York, New York transplantee: In anticipation of the Reunion, Yvonne and I made an attempt to gather the Class of '40 residing in North Texas-South Oklahoma for a mini-reunion and brunch on Sunday, 7 May. The following Classmates and wives agreed to attend: Lucian Hunt, Stew Swacker, Tom Bellinger, Paul IVeitel, Gene Tilton, Speed Simmons, Mat Cain and myself.

Unfortunately, the vicissitudes of spring weather (flooding and such) caused frantic phone calls on Saturday the 7th to change the get-together from Sunday to Monday, and in turn caused Bobbie and Gene Tilton, and Ruth and Mat Cain, to cancel.

Further, Jacie and Speed didn't get the word on the change of plans, so they showed up on Sunday as scheduled.

Dallas, TX — Stew and Bunny Swacker, Tom and Mary Bellinger, Lucian and Marguerite Hunt, Warren Lowerre, Jacie Simmons, Paul and Dottie Treitel The Simmons and the Lowerres had an enjoyable lunch and visit that Sunday, and Jacie even agreed to stay over in Dallas (her brother lives here), but Speed had to retum to Salado on Sunday because of a Monday moming appointment.

All of the above is a prelude to explaining the enclosed photos. The larger group photo (outside) includes everyone who actually attended on Monday, except Yvonne, the Photographer Oh yes, Frank Hertel also lives in the North Texas-South Oklahoma area which I arbitrarily established at 175 miles from Dallas, but could not join us for health reasons. He lives in a retirement community in Denton, where I have visited him a couple of times; fixing his own meals and taking care of himself quite well. But he is rather dependent on oxygen availability especially in humid weather conditions.

Oh Yes #2 — Jerome Carter lives in Salado, as do Speed and Jacie , but I completely overlooked him when sending invitations. I'll apologize.

Oh yes #3 — Gene Tilton is married. Bobbie is her name. And now lives at 346 Mill Creek Road, Waco, Texas 76170. Phone number unchanged...

Warten also noted that many in his round-up had not seen one another for 55 years. Name tags were used to 'break the ice'. What a fine idea! Well done, Warren!

Summer began with a BANG in Columbus, Ohio, with "The Helen S. Mason Leaming Center Grand Opening — 21 June 1995". From its brochure: Through the generosity of Helen and Ed Mason, Rosemont Center has built the Helen S. Mason Leaming Center the realization of a long-standing dream at assisting people in recognizing and developing their skills and using them to lead productive, happy lives...

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Helen and Ed Mason in Doorway of new Center After establishing the Learning Center, Helen and Ed's busy schedule had them vacationing by panning for gold in the Yukon in mid-August; visiting Fairbanks, Prudhoe Bay, Denali, Anchorage and Nome in Alaska; overflying the glaciers by helicopter; home in Ohio at the end of September — for one week; then teaching Elderhostels in Wisconsin and Missouri until mid-November — then, home again by mid-November! Happy Thanksgiving and a Merry Christmas, Helen and Ed! You've eamed it...

While representing the Class following the death of friend and Classmate Bob Miller in Santa Barbara, CA on 13 June, Bob "Phoggy" Newcomb noted a typo in the '94 Class of '40 Roster. The Miller phone # is 805-969-9398 vice 9378. Many thanks for all your help Phoggy! And thanks again for the Castine Caper photos.

By means of Puget Sound postcard photos of Port Orchard, Bangor, Bainbridge and Bremerton — all in Washington, and with newspaper items from the Port Orchard Independent Marine Gene Dueber extolls the virtues of holding a Class Reunion in the Great Northwest Puget Sound area. He advises that the Puget Sound Naval Station is becoming a major operating base, hosting carriers, cruisers and auxiliaries. Bangor is the Trident Sub Base. And Everett will be a major operating base in the next several years... All tme. Gene, but would there be enough horses to go around? By last count you have Medley, Bodicea, Montezuma and Young Rommel. Medley is on the Oregon show circuit. Bo is "in delicate condition", Montezuma has a cough and temperature, and Rommel is still a 26 months' youngster!

How would we get around?

THE DISTAFF SIDE After crossing CONUS from Neskowin, Oregon to Annapolis for Reunion 55, Sally Bogardus received a msg from Dee and the sentry concerning an historical marker they had spotted next to the Beekman Arms Inn in the old town of Rhinebeck, NY, on the eastern shore of the Hudson River —just upstream from Hyde Park, NY. The marker indicated that this part of New York had been known as "Bogardus Land". Sally's letter tells the tale: Thank you for your note. Bob Jr. and I did indeed get to Rhinebeck! We were staying in Kingston —just across the river — so the first day went over in search of THE Sign! We also found another one in Kingston ("Site of Bogardus Tavem" — first meeting place NY State Assembly — September 10, 1717)... Bob's second ancestor in America moved from Albany to Kingston late in the 1600's...The son Bob is descended from went up to Coxsackie and got into the ferry business...In Coxsackie I talked to the Greene County Historical Society Museum people, and was delighted that they will take Bob's dress uniforms and some Navy memorabilia.. .1 believe Coxsackie is therightplace for them... Betsy Williams (at the 55th Reunion)

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did very well.... 1 believe she is glad she came to the Reunion. We'll see about Castine at a later date.

I hope to Interest her in Elderhosteling. I spent most of May in Italy this year... It was a tremendous experience, and Betsy seemed interested in a similar trip ...

Because of much-too-much home maintenance and repairs Jerty Lindsay was forced to 'pass' on '40's summer get-togethers. But you can bet a buck on her for '96.

Mary Lou Moon has become well involved in her retirement c o m m u n i t y of Broadmead in Cockeysville, Maryland; just north of Baltimore. She enjoyed being with the Family Forty again in Annapolis. Maybe next year she will try Castine too?

Ellen Cochrane, caring for Dick in their Winchester, Virginia retirement community reports that their telephone area code has been changed from "703" to "540". Their phone number is now 540-665-5880.

They are both in good health and welcome Classmate/visitors.

Betty Miller sends her thanks to the Class for: .. .the handsome wreath of gold chrysanthemums and blue iris, with a diagonal blue ribbon — "CLASS OF 1940" inscribed in gold...I did not realize that a wreath could mean so much.. .it stayed at the head of his grave for almost ten days....

THE SECRETARY'S CORNER Carl Gronemann Jr., '45 of Maple Grove, MN passed the word to us of the sudden death of Ed Fruechtl in his St. Paul, MN home on 4 July 1995.

The word was relayed to his battleship WEST VIRGINIA Classmates of 7 December 1941.

A quick phone call from Bill Mack in Virginia Beach alerted the PALS* to the sudden death of Neil Rogers at his home in Virginia Beach. He was separated from his wife — Myra at the time. Flowers from USNA '40 were sent to his daughter Margaret Brown, also of Virginia Beach. His ashes were strewn at sea off Norfolk by the Navy.

On 31 July 1995 Madeline, wife of 52-i- years to James Lee Johnson, died of a pulmonary embolism.

Condolences and flowers from the Class were presented to Mrs. Madeline Johnson's family at her home in Washington, DC. July '95 was not a great month.

Fortunately there was one bright spot — the new crew at Shipmate was able to print your secretary's muddled prose with a low of five typos in the July-August issue. Page 80, para. 1 — '"stopped" not ... stormed her warm heart..."; page 81, right hand column, "Chris Reeve, not "Sleeve"; "James Lee Johnson", not "Bames..."; "our little Episcopal Church", not "old...", and — "a favorite son," not "a favorite son, son...". Thanks to all! * * * * ONLY FORTY IS 4.0! * * * *

Remember a classmate Honor a friend.

Reserve NOW while still available a locker in the new Roger Staubach Locker Room or a chair in the new Joe Bellino Auditorium.

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Pres., and Sec'y, Capt. Victor Delano USN (Ret.) 5610 Wisconsin Ave., #1409, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 301 215-7532 Last June, Flavienne and Rusty Crenshaw had a delightful Class luncheon at their wonderful home.

North Light, in southern Maryland, about an hour and a half from Washington. It was a beautiful day and all hands had a great time.

Joan Gillespie, Dick Miller, Delano In July, I had a nice call from Lanier Cole, '44, thanking me for the piece in our column about the plaque in Mem Hall which commemorates the midshipmen who died prior to graduation including his brother and our Classmate, Britton C. Cole. Lanier lives in Crofton, MD and was Bailey Pride's plebe in the 1 st Batt. He remembers the others who lived with Bailey, Bill Elliott, Ray Penrod and Dick Reid.

He shared many good memories of those days. Another author has surfaced in the Class. Charlie Rush, who was in Washington recently having some skin work done at Bethesda to repair sun damage, has written Striker's Men, a novel about the life of a young man who volunteered for submarine duty in World War II. Although most of the excitement is aboard the submarine. STRIKER, it is a love story, too, so there is something for everyone. Charlie says that he plans to make the 55th in New Orleans and, before that, one or more tailgates in Annapolis and Class lunches when possible. Maybe we'll have a book signing! With all these writers surfacing, so to speak, maybe I have a relief in sight! Tommy Blount is recovering well from a heart attack last July and he says he feels great. He may already be back on the golf course by now. Our honorary Classmate, Vining Sherman, has all sorts of talent. In addition to being one of the better tennis players at Veto Beach, he is also quite an artist as evident in this

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Vining Sherman at work Jack Bennett is such a stickler for accuracy that he conned Archie Kelley into bringing his GPS (you know what that is, don't you?) over to determine where Jack really lives. For those interested it is Lat 33-00.21 N, Long 117-14.34 W. He diinks diis might work better than his ZIP code does. Jack also suggests that FAX numbers be added (which they are, including his!) plus e-mail addresses which he says is the future world-wide common link. So, if you have a FAX number that is not in the new roster, send it to me and also send me your e-mail address.

I have neither, yet.

Victor Niemeyer wrote the following from Austin, TX: Just a line to thank you for the Class of 1941 Roster I really appreciate it. It will now give me an opportunity to contact "Cisco" Huey, Sherm Naymark, Vince Muirhead and others whom I have not written or talked to, with the exception of Huey, since 1938.1 look forward to this.

The roster also brought forth the following from Dick Leary's widow, Virginia: You might be interested to know that Dick's son, Joseph Leary, has his father's interest in solutions to problems. He is involved at the top of the effort to float San Diego's airport on a "very large floating platform" and the Navy is interested in the design. Dick was a brilliant military planner. His death was a loss to the whole country.

Again, thanks for including me. I am widowed for the second time now and am enjoying some travel. If I can get news about the 55th Reunion, I might be able to come.

Since the football season is at hand, some of you may get to visit the Academy and, if you do, don't miss the new Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center Everyone who has seen it says that it is a magnificent building. The film, "To Lead and to Serve," sponsored by the Class of 1965, is shown in the Center's Class of 1957 Theater. The film has already won the Gold Medal at the Houston Intemational Film Festival and a Silver Medal at the National Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) competition.

Our Washington luncheon schedule has some deviations from the usual 4th Thursday routine. On Wednesday, 18 October at the Army/Navy Country Club at 1130, we shall be having a joint stag gettogether with the West Point Class of ' 4 1 , thanks to arrangements made by Tommy Blount and Bob Hayler. On Thursday, 14 December at Chevy Chase Club, we shall have our co-ed Christmas lunch. If you are going to be in town for either of these, please let Jim Thomson or me know so that there will be a place for you. I have also been asked to remind you that the annual '39-'49 dinner dance at the Bethesda Medical Center Officers Club will be on Wednesday, 20 December. Four '41 couples attended last year and, if you are interested. Bob Hayler can provide details. Sidonia and Bill McReynolds did some traveling last summer and here is Bill's account: While Courtney (daughter) attended a program for High Schoolers who want to become lawyers

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at Stanford University, Sidonia and I stayed a week at the Sunbay Resort located at Fort Ord, near Monterey. From there we did a daily sightseeing expedition to such places as Big Sur, Califomia Route 1 Scenic Highway, Monterey Cannery Row, Hearst Castle, Point Lobos and wineries nearby.

Most of all we enjoyed the cool weather of the region. The second week we visited Grabo Grabowsky at Danville, CA. Joanne was away for a family reunion, and even though we had planned to go on to Yosemite, Grabo persuaded us to stay.

All we had to see was the traffic jams up there shown on the nightly news, and the fact that there was much to be seen within driving distance from Danville to take up the time until Courtney's program was completed. Grabo took us up to see Mount Diablo nearby. What a view at the top!

Sidonia and I compared the drive up to therideup to Hitler's Eagles Nest at Berchtesgarden. Just as narrow and twisting, except you drive yourself on Diablo. We also went in to San Francisco and saw the Presidio, Chinatown, Golden Gate, Seal Rocks and the cable cars but didn't stay long. We made a nice trip to Napa Valley and visited some more wineries and one day traveled all the way out to Point Reyes.

After saying farewell to Grabo we picked up Courtney and went to Travis AFB to see about a ride to Alaska. We were able to get on a plane the next day to Elmendorf AFB at Anchorage. We took a boat tour out of Seward to the Kenai Peninsula fjords, and the wildlife abounding in the waters there. But before we went, we had taken a drive to the Northeast out of Anchorage, and saw our first moose calmly grazing by the road. We figured they must be all over the place so we didn't stop for a picture. Then on the way south to Seward, we saw a molting Dall sheep by the road, also an unusual event, but we didn't know that either. We wouldn't see another moose until our tour of Denali Park, then from a half mile away, and Dall sheep mere specks on a mountainside. Anyhow the boat trip was interesting with numerous sightings of humpback whales, sea otters, some "cute" puffins and, of course, a visit to one of the many glaciers abounding in the Kenai area.

Next we drove up to Denali National Park. We kept looking for Mount McKinley (Denali, "the Great One"), but never caught sight of it for a picture because of low hanging clouds. This persisted for our whole visit. I even expressed doubt that it actually existed! We were able to get reservations for three nights at the park area in a nice lodge type hotel. We saw what we could with our own car for a day and took some nice walks. The Park Service had signs posted warning of Grizzly Bears in the area, so the girls didn't want to get out in the woods all that much on foot. Then we took the bus tour for a day that goes about fifty miles into the park (only about one-fourth of the way to McKinley) and stops for viewing all wild animals spotted. The ride was interesting as to terrain, mountains, valleys and rivers, coloration of hills due to mineral deposits (called the Polychrome Valley), narrow steep sided dirt and gravel roads and the sparse vegetation supported by the tundra. We spotted moose occasionally, browsing at considerable distances from the road. There were grizzlies, too, minding their own business, and only giving the busload a short glance. One huge female was seen on our way back to base with two or three cubs about seven months old. They were close, and the cubs played and wrestled continuously while we watched. The old mama just wandered in and out of the bushes near them eating leaves. That was fun. In the evening we went to the dinner theater entertainment depicting life in the gold rush days and settling in the Denali vicinity. The next day it was back to Elmendorf to get a flight back to the lower 48, hopefully to Travis AFB because we had left much luggage there in two lockers. So we left Anchorage/Elmendorf the next moming on a C-141 back to Travis. Our retum was so quick that we still had three days before our reservations to home.

So, having fallen in love with Carmel, CA we rented a car and went back there. With Courtney now with us we showed her the sights and enjoyed them once again ourselves. I hadn't mentioned Pebble Beach

and the famous 17 mile drive around the Monterey Peninsula, which was one of the places reviewed.

We got home on the 20th of July and I immediately started preparations for the Korean War Memorial the next week. It was great!

McReynolds and Grabowsky Thanks, Bill for a super account.

Now for the October birthday boys and who will I forget this year? As you can see, it's a great bunch: Bartlett, Botten, Deke Carr, Tip Clark, DeVenter, Dave Fleming, Gray, McLean, McRory, Murphy, Schoenbaum, Sisk, Vail, Vincent, Windy Welch and Windsor. Give 'em all a real bang on the gong and a Well Done.

Our Classmate C O . Marshall's widow, Kack, passed away on 20 June 1995 at her home in Petaluma, CA. Kack had been in poor health for some time. She is survived by her two sons, Allen and Stephen, and one grandson.

There is absolutely no truth to the mmor that the new roster included some ertors to see if you were paying attention. Just remember what the old philosopher said, "When change is inevitable, relax and enjoy it." So enjoy these. Eric Pollard has moved to 121 Villa Court, Palm Desert, CA 92260, phone 619-778-9783, FAX 619-778-2330. Seymour Einstein's correct office address is 4811 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60077, phone 708-329-8855, FAX 708-677-9012 and his home phone is 708-966-5863.

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Pres., Capt. Max C. Duncan USN (Ret.) Sec'y R.S. Day CLU 2426 Chestnut St., Falls Church, VA 22043-3052 Bob Connor provided "photo p r o o f that life continues to treat him very well and retired life in Sarasota has proven to be a beach â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as the saying goes. Am not sure the caption on the photo, "anchor watch slander" tells the whole story, however, as he was posing on the bridge of the M V AMAZING GRACE

enroute Trinidad to the Bahamas. He reports that his tennis speed varies from All Ahead Slow to Stop requiring an alternative form of exercise in his 11 ft. kayak in the adjacent Intra-Coastal Waterway.

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Bob Connor Blending travel with visits from family and friends and summers at Cape Cod, Bob stays busy and content. The Caribbean trip last spring found him visiting 20 ports in 28 days â&#x20AC;&#x201D; sort of, if it's Tuesday, it must be Guadeloupe.

Leo Culjat hosted the Greater Seattle '42 roundup at his daughter, Bonnie's, home on July 4th with Bob Armstead, Jack Burton, Cedric Berquist, Arlene and George Folta, and Art Tagland joining Leo's three daughters, his son, and their spouses.

Patricia and Swabo Rawson continue to maintain their hectic travel schedule in spite of the summer heat. They were in Denver in mid-July for eight days to see their latest grandson, which provided an opportunity to lunch with Betts and Bill Kurtz at their Plum Creek Golf and Country Club digs. The visit was timely as the Kurtz were about to depart on a trip to Warsaw-Krakow, et al.

Prior to reporting for duty as XO of MONTPELIER (SSN-765), LCdr Joseph Tofalo was awarded the Meritorious Service Award at the Pentagon by VAdm. Thomas Lopez with proud parents Peggy and Chief Tofalo standing by.

Elaine and Bob Palmer were treated to a surprise birthday party hosted by their youngest daughter, Gail, at her Del Mar, California, home. Thinking it was the usual family dinner gathering, they were fashionably tardy and arrived nearly 90 minutes after the festivities were underway. Gail had made the arrangements while Elaine and Bob were being hosted in San Mateo at another surprise party by their oldest daughter, Terti. Among the attendees, were Ed Gallagher, John Davis, Charlie Bishop, and Dick Sewall.

natal days are just one day apart, although Bob is certainly senior at 75. They won't make the 55th as plans are too far advanced for a trip to France treating Gail to her first visit there. The big question now is whether Mo Murch will also tum up in Paris, as he did two years ago, when they encountered him in the Montmartre.

Bunky Herndon and Norm Nash are working with Max Duncan on the new Class directory in response to the survey conducted earlier this year. If you have not sent in the card, it will be assumed that your vital statistics have not changed. If they have, of course, it is important that you let us know ASAP. In the process. Max learned that Herbert H. Dukes had passed away on 10 April 1987 in New Jersey.

Herb had left the Academy before we graduated and all contact with him has been lost. No other details are available.

Betty and John Welsh celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, 23 July 1995 with 22 members of their extended family, several Classmates, former shipmates and friends on hand at the Bethesda Officers' Club bmnch. Although protesting that he was unable to think of any jokes in the midst of such revelry, John proved equal to the challenge and reeled off one after another to the delight of the attendees and Betty's despair. To say that everyone was caught up in the spirit of the occasion puts it mildly.

In closing, it is again my sad duty to note that Bruce Tichenor has answered his last change of duty call. He died suddenly on 14 July 1995 while visiting his son in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. His ashes were inumed at Rosecrans Cemetery, Califomia, with full military honors on the 21st. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Harriet and their families

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Pres., Capt. Edward E. Kerr USN (Ret) 340 Hampton Rd., Piedmont, Calif 94611-3526 Sec'y, Capt. William B. Kirkland, Jr. USN (Ret.) 2805 Middle Woodland Close, Williamsburg, VA 23185(804)258-5410

At Chateau Montelena, Calestoga, CA Left to Right: the three Eds, Cummings, Kerr and Dankworth, with Jack Barrett and Robie Robinson.

Ralph Leedy sent a note to say he was "Proud to be '43" at the Compass Rose dedication. He wasn't alone â&#x20AC;&#x201D; there were a bunch of us who shared that sentiment. He also sent along a brochure from the National War College marking the occasion of the 50th of our landing at Okinawa.

Ralph, who served in NEW MEXICO (BB-40) and Pat

McGann who was in a DD at Picket Station NINE, were among the few who attended who had been on the scene when it happened: April '45. Noteworthy that the program included a "Chronology of Events" from April 1944 to the September 2 surrender. Thirty-five events are listed; eight of them concem the Navy and Marine Corps. Credit is given U. S. submarines for an effective economic blockade of Japan. The Battle for Iwo Jima is listed without added credits. "The U.S. Army and Marines invade Okinawa". On April 7, while 355 kamikaze and 340 conventional warplanes attack USN Task Force 38, the USAAF escort fighters from Iwo begin to support the strategic bombing campaign against Japan. In the period May-August, "USAAF strategic bombing campaign and USN submarine blockade bring Japan to the verge of economic collapse". Thought all of you Pacific warriors would like to know about this!

From bad, young, George, Cornelius that is, reporting that his genealogy researcher relative reports that there were no Kirklands, or Kirtlands, listed as being delivered to Plymouth Colony, either as gentry or enslaved worker bees. Alas, my cherished claim to fame is gone! He also reports on encountering Billye and Lefty Lavrakas and Anne and Larry Caney while he and Sally went Bed and Breakfasting through Maine in late July.

The two pictures he sent are below:

From Ethel Cummings a nice note, (Ed can't write, you know!), telling us that they had just completed a trip to SoCal where Ed Cummings played with Ham Ries in a member-guest toumey at Rancho Bemado. Ethel says they didn't win but had fun anyway. She and Carolyn had lunch with some '43 ladies at the "Top of the Market" in San Diego. She enclosed some snap shots.

Lefteris, Billey, George (asleep) and his niece, Sally Jackson enjoy George's 75th birthday party out in the woods.

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Ham Ries and Ed Cummings at Rancho Bemado tournament.

Ed Gallagher and Charlie Bishop Double celebrations are in order as the Palmer Shipmate, October 1995

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Pres., Capt. Henry S. Barbour USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Wynn V. Whldden USN (Ret.) 6156 Loch Raven Dr., McLean, VA 22101 Annapolis Rep., Capt. Jack E. Godfrey USN (Ret.)

Caney, Lavrakas, with George at the genuflect.

George is complaining again because I misspell his name! There ain't room in the spell-checker George!

Bob Greenwood suggests those of you with FAX numbers send them to him for inclusion in the '43 Directory, if you are interested.

The sad news next. Lou TUttle reports on the passing of Julian E. Rawls, Captain, USN Ret, our Classmate "Buck" from Springfield, VA. As many know, his wife Jane died in 1984. Buck left two surviving sons, Stewart and Brewster. He was buried with full honors at Arlington, attended by a good turnout of Classmates.

Phil Hambsch sent notice of the death of his eldest son Mark Alan Hambsch in San Diego. Losing a child brings great sadness, especially when you are alone — Norma Hambsch passed away several years ago. Phil you have my greatest sympathy, shared by many of your Classmates, I'm sure.

Ed Robie sends details regarding the Annual Homecoming Dinner The Annual Homecoming Dinner will be held in the Point Lookout Ballroom of Loews Annapolis Hotel on Saturday, October 21st after the game.

Details will be mailed out shortly to classmates in the local area and all others who contact Dave Holmes at 410-757-1178 with a request prior to October 10th. Holmes promises outrageous food and magnificent entertainment provided by an Internationally Famous Standup Comic OR a Disk Jockey OR a Barbershop Quartet OR four or five of the World's Greatest Musicians. DON'T MISS IT! President's tidings: More good news! Our Compass Rose Plaza fund raising campaign is doing exceedingly well. When the drive began on 1 October '94, following the passage of Proposition 43 (overwhelmingly), the balance in the "Class of '43 Projects Restricted Fund" at the Alumni Association was $29,703.55. Since that time, through July (as I write this in early August), we have raised $60,552.48. This amount, whenadded to the original, puts the balance at $90,256.03 toward our $100,000 goal.

Many of us have pledged contributions which have not yet been paid in full. These total $24,327.50. Ed Robie, our VP and campaign chairman, and the other members of our Board of Directors request that we continue making payments of the pledged amounts on their due dates during the remainder of this year and throughout 1996. These contributions, plus those expected from unpledged sources, will permit us to go well "over the top", and replenish part of the amount which was in the fund prior to the plaza campaign. Key words for the faces of our checks: "100% to Class of '43 Projects Restricted Fund."

Mighty "Proud to be in '43"! EEK That's 30 for October

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Mail Bag Sharon and Dean Horn retumed from a wonderful vacation in mid — July tired but happy. They started out with an organized ten-day tour of Italy and then stmck out on their own for visits to Munich, Garmisch, and Hamburg. They reached Oslo on 17 June and linked up with Lynn and Chuck Martin ('49) for a fun filled tour of Norway. After seeing Oslo, it was on to Bergen via the famous Sognefjord to enjoy mid-summer's eve in that historic Hanseatic city.

Next by coastal steamer to Trondheim to visit the world's only music museum, Ringve, a spectacular exhibit on the Northem Lights, and the Nidaros Cathedral where all the Norwegian Kings are crowned.

Then it was on by air to Tromsoe, 200 miles north of the Arctic circle where Sharon and Dean lived for a year while he was coordinating an Intemational Arctic Research program some years ago. While there they celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary at an old favorite spot, the Peppermullen Restaurant, with three Norwegian couples and the Martins. Dean included the photo of the happy couple made on that occasion in Tromsoe. After an automobile tour to Finland where they saw 10,000 years old stone age carvings and soaked in the glory of the midnight sun, they made their way back to New Bern, NC to broil in our late summer heat.

Sharon and Dean Hom June and Bill Flanagan toured Italy, France, and Switzerland during July. The highlight of their trip was joining up with Priscilla and Bob "Hawkeye" Hawkins, who were in Lausanne, Switzerland for the summer visiting their daughter, Judy, and her family. Judy is an eminent pediatric surgeon practicing there in Lausanne. The photo which Bill sent shows Hawkeye, June, Priscilla, and Bill with a backdrop of the Swiss Alps taken on a motor tour conducted by the Hawkins for the Flanagans.

Hawkeye, June, Priscilla, and Flan Bob "Cowboy" Awtrey participated again in the 1995 Intemational Ergonomics Concept H Indoor Rowing toumament, competing against 16 other 7079 year-olds in the lightweight division 2500 meter race to win 6th place. He also competed in two less popular events, the 30-minute row and the 60-minute row. Cowboy took second place among five competing peers in the 30-minute race and in the 60minute row he was first out of three competitors. He complained that: While, in spite of continuous training, I seem to get slower and slower. I will let you know how I do next year, or perhaps I will wait until I am 80 years old and jump into an older age group.

Don't fret. Bob, we are all doggone proud of you — you're a champ to us!

Hank Barbour let us know that he heard that Jack Cryan had a "hole-in-one" on a local Annapolis golf course in early July and it is mmored that in so doing he won a $10,000 prize. Wow !! Nice going. Jack.

Hank was flabbergasted to see a name on the updated address list of '44 members and surviving spouses. The name was CAPT Sandy V. McKinney (widow of Friend C. 'Van" Van Fleet). Hank wrote to her in July that we have cartied her on our rolls as a "Phantom Lovely Lady" for almost 40 years and that as soon as she confirmed that she was, indeed, Sandy Van Fleet McKinney he would send her a Class directory and other pertinent alumni information. Sandy replied that she too was surprised by the unanticipated contact. She thinks that her address must have turned up at the Alumni Association through a visit by her daughter with her son. Friend Jonas EnoVan Fleet, when checking out St. John's College for his possible matriculation there. Sandy appreciated being "found", although the only Classmate's name she could recollect was Tiny Graning. She sent along her business card to explain what kind of "Captain" she is. She is a charter boat skipper in Key West, FL and specializes in taking out parties for fishing, snorkeling, and exploring mangrove island ecology. If any of you are interested in sailing widi her, you should write to CAPT Sandy McKinney at 1510 Johnson St., Key West, FL, 305-294-0852.

Henry V. M. "Skip" Richardson came through with a long letter, as he has been known to do at widely spaced intervals. He said, in reflection, that to put it mildly, his Naval career was far more than he ever anticipated or expected. It was so tumultuous and inadvertently excessive, he thought he had better write a short book about it — which he did. In fact he sent along a copy of it, titled From A Far Shore. Skip observed that he never could have known such selfless grandeur as he found in the Navy and at the Naval Academy. Skip left active duty as a LT, became an author and college professor, and as of now has written and published about a dozen novels and novelettes. He taught thousands of college and university students everything from logic, ethics, philosophy, history, literature, composition, to cal-

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cuius and physics. His works are collected at the Memorial Library of Boston University due to their metaphysical orientation, which, as he says, "leaves diem pretty much alone in the American scene of letters, and in the West in general." The Library of Congress has selected his works to be placed on audible tapes for dissemination from libraries free to the physically impaired and the blind.

Skip was a late starter as a parent, but he and Marilyn produced four children, Uiree lovely daughters and a handsome son. Although Marilyn and Skip are now apart, they remain on close terms, mutually concerned for the love of their children. Skip's address is 615 E. Washington St., Walla Walla, WA 99362: 509-529-3645. Those Classmates who, like your secretary, went through primary flight training at Ottumwa, Iowa with Skip, may want to contact him to swap old yarns.

In Memory Charles E. "Red" "IXicker died on 2 July 1995 in Loudoun County Hospital in Leesburg, Virginia. He was visiting his son, Robert Tucker, in Leesburg when he suffered a heart attack that proved fatal.

Burial service and interment took place in Brookneal, Virginia near where he was bom. Your secretary and Tuck were shipmates in IOWA (BB-61) in 1943-44 and were later fellow flight instructors in 1949-50 at Cabaniss Field in Corpus Christi. All of us who served with him and were close friends will sorely miss his great generosity, his strong personality, his magnificent sense of humor, and his zest for life, service, work, and fun. He is survived by his wife, Marion, three children by his first marriage, and his brother, William. Our deep sympathy is extended to Marion and the family.

Secretary's Corner We are offering three more photos this month taken at the LABOON commissioning Friday night reception at Virginia Beach, as well as three of Hank Gorman's ancient 1941 photos of Classmates in action...WVW

Bob Long

Shannon Cramer in SC-42

Admiral Larson has designated your Alumni Association as the primary donor arm of the Naval Academy. Help us help him provide the Margin of Excellence at THE finest institution in America!

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Pres., Capt. Dick Wilson USN (Ret.) Sec'y LtCol. R. J. Rowson USAF (Ret.) 7727 Viceroy Street, W. Springfield, VA 22151-2730 (703) 569-4481 Cort. Sec'y Capt. Dutch Schuiz USN (Ret.) 5100 26th St. N., Arlington, VA 22207 (703)536-7156 Last year, in the October column, we were basking in the glory of our 50th Reunion in San Diego and preparing for our October '94 50th Homecoming in Annapolis. Neither fotos or prose in this space can properly reflect the "Spirit of '94," when we celebrated our Half Century on two separate inspiring occasions. So, now we will celebrate our 51st at the traditional annual Homecoming on 20-22 October 1995 — Dahlgren Hall massive reception, dinner in King Hall, tailgating at our reserved spot at the NW corner of the stadium, the game, and the reception and dinner party at the Providence Community Center at North Severn. At this writing (on 18 August) there is not much information for you.

Why not call Larry Shaffer, our Annapolis Vice President, and ask him for details? Fones 410-2635306. See you all at the tailgate!!

We are again saddened to note the passing of Jack Riley of a stroke on 29 July 1995 at the University of Washington Hospital, Seattle. Further information can be found in the "Last Call" section of this issue.

Our heartfelt condolences of the Class go out to Joann and her family. She can be reached through her Whidbey Island address: 5740 S., Mutiny Bay Road, Freeland, WA 98249.

Al Olsen has just completed a two-year tour as President of the Washington Chapter of the Circumnavigators Club, an intemational organization devoted to bringing together persons who have circumnavigated the earth. Dotty and Al attended the dinner at which Dr. Robert Ballard, famed undersea explorer, received the Club's Magellan Award. Our Class continues to be represented by Larry Shaffer, Chapter Treasurer, and Ev Parke a past-President.

New subject: Al's son, LCdr. Charles N. Olsen, MSC USN has been selected for promotion to Cdr. He is the senior physical therapist at the Memphis Naval Hospital in Millington, TN.

Circumnavigators Dotty Olsen, Dr Robert Ballard and Al Olsen Travel Bureau: Carolyn and Bill Hoover filed a trip report on a visit to Martha and Bill Doubt on Vashon Island, WA from 12-19 June 1995. Bill writes: Spent a whole week. The first three days we toured the Olympic Peninsula including the rain forests and the lovely little towns, beaches and streams and hiking trails which are endless We also got up to Mt. St. Helen's—Martha and Bill are the world's best travel guides and we even feasted on Dungeness Crab fresh out of the ocean.

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'45 Party at Martha and Bill Doubt's The foto shows from left: Jane and John Bock, Carolyn and Bill Hoover, Martha and Bill Doubt, Bunny and Hank Searls, Joan and Dick Jewell, Susan and Andy Kerr and Elaine and Dick McCool ...Gulfport, Florida resident, Nick Burde writes of a visit with Second Company Classmate, Bill Kinnaman, at Chatham, NJ enroute New Providence, NJ, California and return: I lucked out. Ginny and Bill were at home and Connie and I had a delightful visit with them. Ginny is the musical talent in the family and I was pleasantly surprised with her knowledge of the jazz pianists I idolized in the 40's. She invited me to play her Baldwin Spinet. It had been 51 years since Bill and I had seen each other, but the discussions just picked up where we left off in June '44. Enclosed foto taken by Connie at lunch at Bill's Club.

Bill Kinnaman and Nick Burde of the Second Company Bones Thomas sends a note: We're up at our cabin in Ely, MN for the summer and have just put in a new well. Good news and bad news — we found plenty of water. Bad news, it was at 238 feet down which at $25 a foot adds up to more than we had anticipated. Anyway, there's fresh water and a laid back time for any Classmate that wants to look us up.

Roberta and Carl Gronemann were scheduled for a two week trip to Scandinavia 13-27 July. He notes: The major problem now is what to pack since the temperature there appears to be in the 60s and here it is 90. We are looking forward to the trip.

Hope there is a Classmate on the tour. New rules prohibit tour agencies from publishing an advance listing ... Ellie and Jack Barron were scheduled for a 6 August to 6 September trip to England, Scotland, Wales, Paris and the English Chunnel.

Notes from the Twenty-First Company: Sally and Wiley Conover of Irvine, CA are on the road again. She notes: On 31 August, Wiley and I leave for France to join the Hertzigs, Julians and Nancy Watson plus Ida Hertzig's brother and a friend for a month's stay in the Dordogne area. September 30 we all leave from Toulouse. Wiley and I will go to Morocco to visit our son. Bob, and his family. We will be away

five weeks in .ill Sally adds: "Are you going to have the 60th in San Diego? It's OK by us."

Shirley (Mrs Felix) Wheeler has moved to Texas to be near her daughter and now resides at 507 Sagittarius Street, Mission, TX 785726. She comments: It seems different to be living in Texas but I'm in an adult community with lots of activities and those here year around are very friendly.

Christina Zeigler pens a note to the Class: On behalf of myself and all family and friends, we would like to thank you for your wonderful support of my mother and father, Shirley and Toxey Zeigler. I was so impressed and pleased that so many of my father's Classmates came for his Memorial Service. His years at the Academy and 20 years of service were among his best as well as the most significant part of my parents' lives.

And from Canandaigua, New York, Jean (Mrs. Robert F.) Moore writes: I should have written sooner to thank you for the copies of the April Shipmate which I've sent off to the children.. .I'm glad to receive a subscription to the magazine.

Larry Shaffer sent me a newspaper clipping reporting the death of Jean Merrill Rankin of cancer on 16 July 1995 at her home in Annapolis after an illness of seven months. Our condolences go out to Bmce and his family. He may be reached at his home: Dr. B.H. Rankin, 794 Oak Lane, Annapolis, MD 21401-5526.

Browsing the World Wide Webb: Contributors to this column. Help! Please send me only fotos showing one or more male USNA grads. Please do not write or stick anything on the back of the fotos which cannot be removed before publication. And, please do not send "dark" fotos. Thanks to Annapolis resident, Larry Shaffer, die editors of the Annapolis Capital now know that the Class of 1945 did graduate on 7 June 1944. The Capital had published a foto of Al Shepard incortectly designated as a member of the Class of 1944...Break out your long range calendars: The '96 Homecoming is scheduled for 5 October with Duke and the '97 Homecoming is on 18 October with VMI, I wonder when is the Boat Show?.. .Bill Hoover says: Called the NAAA and they said the Class of 1945 section of the stadium is 104W, rows 20-22. If anyone asks to get tickets in the '45 section, that's where they put them if there are available seats.

John Price of Oak Harbor writes: Enclosed is a foto taken on my 74th birthday.

Still getting in my daily game of golf and workouts on the treadmill since my bad knee has eliminated jogging. Joyce and I are looking forward to an Alaskan cruise this summer followed by a transatlantic cruise this Fall.

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Pres., VADM Chuck Griffiths, USN (Ret) Treas., Capt Wils Engel USN (Ret) 6807 Rosewood Street., Annandale, Va., 22003-1964 703-256-5832 Fax 1070 Sect'y, Capt Ed H. Ellis USN (Ret) LoJolla View Apts #20,4158 Decoro St, San Diego, 92122, 619-457-7526

J.N. Price at 74!

Another foto comes from Jud Beardsley: I'm enclosing a picture of the ceremony where Admiral Ridenour, Commander of the National Naval Medical Center, and I put on the shoulder boards to promote our son, David Beardsley, to Commander in the Medical Corps.

Jud Beardsley and son Ever since our October '94 Fiftieth Homecoming in Annapolis, I've been hoarding this photo of Muriel and Ray Bates with Midn 2/c Scott Smith, all from Marblehead, MA.

Marblehead, MA Residents George Burns claims that you know you are getting old when you stoop to tie your shoelaces and wonder what else you can do as long as you are already down there.

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Our United States Naval Academy is 150 Years Young!

Beat Army!

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Received a letter from Fillmore (Buck) Buchanan (7) Gales Ferry, CT, reporting on the Meditertanean Cmise in the Island Princess taken

by Ruth and Bob Fiiday (7) Kissimmee, FL, and Barb and Buck. They flew from JFK to Rome for 3 days prior to embarking in the ship for a 12 day cmise. They made shore excursions in Portofino, Cannes, Sidi Bou Said (Tunisia), Malta, Santorini, Lesbos, Istanbul and Athens where they stayed for 3 days before flying home. The Island Princess is the original "Love Boaf' and, fittingly, the Finlays celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on board.

The photo shows them sitting in front of the Casino at Monte Carlo, on one of their more expensive shore excursions according to Buck. Just think of how much happier they'd have been if they'd also attended the 50th.

Buchanan's and Finlay's both 7th Co. in front of casino in Monte Carlo I deeply regret to report the death of William H. (Bing) Crosby (14), Scottsdale, AZ on July 6, 1995.

Services and burial were held at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. No other details are available. Our deepest sympathies are extended to his widow, Evelyn R. (Evie) Schultz Crosby, who reported that they had been married 49 years and 2 days; their two children, Kathleen and Bill Jr., and two grandchildren. Evie resides at 6307 East Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85254-5427.

On Saturday, 22 July 1995, nine representatives of the Class joined Craig Culpepper and Dixon (Dix) Lademan (19) in saying "Good Bye" to Francis L. Culpepper, the former spouse of Theodore T. (Ted) Culpepper (19) (deceased) at a Memorial Service in Christ Episcopal Church in Coronado, CA. Craig, Fran and Ted's son, came from New Zealand, where he now lives: and Dix, her brother and a former roommate of Ted, who first introduced Fran and Ted, came from Phoenix, AZ. Both spoke in remembrance of Fran. You may recall that Dix escorted Fran to our 45th at the Hotel Del Coronado. Other '46ers in attendance were: Ed Ellis (7), Marigold and Bob Gorton (5), Marian Hooks, widow of Bennett W. Hooks (17), Corliss Nugent (2), Peggy and Bill Peck (16), and Shiriey and Bob Williamson (2). Our deepest sympathies were extended to Craig and Dix. Pris and Jim Foust (7) Annapolis, MD, report that they spent some time in late July with Mary and Bill Fuller (2) Memphis, TN, at the Pickwick Dam on the Tennessee River at the border of Tennessee, Alabama and Mississippi. They then went on to Memphis.

Mail sent to Gene Gibbons, the widow of Nolan Randolph (Gib) Gibbons (14), in Tifton, GA, has been returned as undeliverable. Unfortunately, unless some...one can provide a new address she'll be

added to the LOST...

Marshall T. Mays (10) can be contacted at his home at 17 Quinine Hill, Columbia, SC 29204.

Corliss Nugent (2) with several other former crew members of MAYRANT (DD 402) presented the ship's bell and the .U.S. flag which was flown from the ship during action off Palermo, Sicily in 1943 to CAPT Dewey L. Whitmire, USN , Commander Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, during a short ceremony at the Naval Amphibious Base in Coronado, CA, on July 28. These items join other MAYRANT memorabilia on the quarterdeck in the Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) trainer building. Corliss said finding the bell, refurbishing it and obtaining the flag to go with the other MAYRANT material was a two year project.

Harvey (Scotty) Parish (8) Tarpon Spring, FL, has relieved John Penny Largo, FL, as the Company Coordinator for the 8th Company. According to Wils: "John did a fantastic job of rallying the mighty 8th company and bringing their reunion attendance from last early in the game up to above the middle with 24 attendees. I might add that John was the only appointed coordinator. No one volunteered for the 8th company, so I called him and coerced him into it."

Hubert M. (Hubie) Stiles (10) gives a cortected mailing address: PO Box 130177, Birmingham, AL 35213. This appears to be a mail change and not a physical address change.

John M. Tierney (19) has relocated to 1333 North Bayshore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451.

I don't recall ever mentioning the Obituary Section oi Shipmate and don't know who reads it. But, I strongly recommend that everyone read the obituaries of George Herbert (3), Harvey Lyon (4) and Mac Snowden (12) contained in the June 95 edition. Although I tried to cover the highlights of their lives in the Class Column when I reported their deaths, their obituaries, reported side by side in the same issue, highlight, much better than I did, the major contributions made by these exceptional Classmates.

While reading the Chapter News in the June Shipmate, I found the names of a few Classmates who attended local Chapter events. They were Mike Belensky (3), Ted Clark (17), Jim Ferguson (15), Henry Ortland (14), and Chuck Seuer (17) at the Florida Space Coast Chapter; Ken Lyons (14) and Fred Stevenson (2) at the Newport, RI, Chapter; and, Carl Travis (17) at the North Texas Chapter. Not included in the News was the San Diego/Coronado Chapter where you can usually find Chic Bowling (8), Ed Ellis (7) (He's back to being a regular attendee now that he's retumed to San Diego.), Fred Furland (5), Bob Gautier (7), Bob Gorton (5) and Jim Irvine (13). Bert Decker (18) attends fairly often but hasn't yet achieved the status of regular.

From reading Shipmate, I know that other Classmates do attend events at other Chapters. However, the June issue had reports from only 10 of the 61 Alumni Chapters. The speakers at these affairs usually address topics of major interest, but, whatever, the camaraderie can't be beat. Try itâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;you'll like it.

MEA CULPA. Class dues are $25/yr not $20 as I previously reported. This makes paying lifetime dues of a single $100 payment a very good deal. Incidentally, if you paid for the Dinner Cmise or the dinner at the Martiott, that same night at our 50th, you are owed a $ 10 refund for each person in your party Why mention this here? We've got a plan to save a lot of paperwork. If you escorted your lady to one of these events, send a check for $80 to Wils, now, and request the refund credit to get coverage for lifetime dues: or, if you'd rather bet against yourself send a check for $5 and request the credit for one year's dues. If you went by yourself, you'll have to work out your own details.

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50th Memorabilia Sales—Send orders and checks for all items to Wils Engel: checks payable to Class of '46. This is a change in procedure. Items will be for sale at the '53 Pavilion.

Coming Events - September. Monthly Washington, DC 3rd Friday Class Luncheons resume at 1130 at the Crystal Martiott. If you're in town and want to join the fun, please contact Wils or Ash Ashley (13) 703-356-8863. Wives are always welcome.

Reservations are not required but advance notice is desirable. October 19-22 Homecoming and USNA 150th Celebration. On the 21st Navy Vs Villanova and, for us, a Mini 50th in the '53 Pavilion at the stadium before and after the game (half-time use is mled out by the contract). Adam's Rib will cater.

Cost: $20/person including liquid refreshments. Send checks to Wils. Order game tickets from USNA Athletic Association. (Sorty for the delay -1 just stepped away to the phone to order mine.) December. 2 Army/ Navy Game festivities and final Mini 50th parties at Patsy and Ed Skidmores' (13) in Arlington, Virginia, 7 0 3 - 9 2 0 - 8 7 4 3 , and Barbara Ann and Harry Watsons' (7) in Poway, California, 619-748-6640.

(It's just outside of San Diego). Call to be sure you're on the mailing list and to get your "dish" assignment. Classmates in other areas celebrating these and other events please provide a summary of the event(s), including names of attendees, to Ed Ellis for the column. (The deadline for the December column is October 23: for the January/Febmary column it's December 11—rush the after action report to me—BEAT ARMY!

Membership: 78%

•^&;:i' Nancy and Bill Hucheson, Linda and Bob Iverson

Ed and Barbara Morton and Joe and Art Bonnett at the Saturday night banquet

Pres., Adm. William J. (BiU) Crowe, Jr. USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Chester H. (Chet) Shaddeau, Jr. 343 Prestonfield Ln., Severna Park, MD 21146 (410) 647-5868; FAX (410) 544-1324 (mark for USNA '47); E-mail to Stadir@aol.com.

Overseas And Underseas Readily identifiable in all his photos by The Hat, bolo tie, and belt buckle, Stan Smith reports on the recent activities of our Wyoming contingent: I'm sending snapshots documenting a recent visit

by Olga and Nat Heller plus my Harriet and me to spend a few days in London with Shirley and BiU Crowe at the Residence of the U.S. Ambassador.

The Crowes are great hosts and we had a wonderful time at a very beautiful and well-kept establishment.

In a few days, Harriet and I will be leaving to attend the christening (July 15) of WYOMING (SSBN742) at Groton, Connecticut. Our State is fortunate in having two ships named and christened for us in the same year — the other being CHEYENNE — also a submarine, but of the hunter-killer type. She was christened a couple of months ago at Newport News, VA. If I run into any Classmates at the christening in Groton, I will try to send a snapshot.

Best regards. We are looking forward to the '47 50th reunion. Stan.

The Fourth Battalion (namely, the 16th and 18th Companies) gets die ITFTIETH photo highlights this month.

London— 1 to r — Olga Heller, Stan Smith, Nat Heller, and Harriett Smith, standing, while Bill Crowe occupies his seat at an extraordinarily clean desk.

(Alongside ?) The Road Again A couple of you wortywarts out there who have nothing more useful to do than heckle your betters have pointed out that "on the road again" implies motion, while all these guys whose pictures we print are simply standing by their cars. That's ti-ue. of course, but until we can solve the logistics and quantum mechanics difficulties of providing you with some sort of 'virtual reality' photo, the header will simply have to remain as is! Walt Day, with Virginia plates 1947 NA on his '88 Ranger, is this month's Centerfold Boy. When do we hear from you?

Thank You!

Julia and Fran Dougherty entertained at Sunday Picnic

Hal Edwards, Ted Hartley and Dina Merrill at the 16th Co. dinner at Reynold's Tavern

t 4< Chick and Bud Clark

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We are not returning to Florida unfil 1 November — with stops enroute to visit with very old buddies. Best — Kak. Then And Now Sometimes, the way it's sent is so perfect that you don't want to change a word, so when the following came from Bill Forsthoff, I simply copied it as was: Obviously, the enclosed pictures should have been sent earlier, to coincide with your June report of my recent marriage. However, if you come up short of material for a future issue, maybe they will be of some use. Looking forward to seeing you at the 50th — we'll be there! Best regards. Bill They should have, I did, and they are, so here's another round of nuptial congratulations for the newlyweds who took 51 years to get around to it.

Roberto Leon in Rome—doing his Vestal Virgin imitation

Walt Day, the Virginia countryside, and his vanity plates, in that order.

Report On Florida—And Italy Roberto Leon files die following from Fort Lauderdale: Nydia and I are glad to hear that the 50th will be well attended. In May, went to the Ocala Convention of the Retired Officer's Association for Florida, and saw Les and Mase Wells, who were also delegates. John Callaway reported that he and Janet will be moving to their new home in Melboume shortly. That will place them closer to many more USNA grads than we have in Fort Lauderdale. I have also been in touch with my former roommate, Peter Spoolstra, who is President of his own actuarial company in Indianapolis, advising corporations on how to manage risks and make a profit using statistics. No, I am not his agent; I just stand in awe of his accomplishments!

While in our half-duplex in Pas-de-Calais, France, we made arrangements with Agence Donatello in Paris to take a tour of Italy. The tour was almost entirely in French. Nydia speaks it fluently, and while I don't handle it very well, with my English, Spanish, and 20 French lessons, I was able to read all the tour handouts. It was the most outstanding vacation we have ever taken; Naples: Sorrento, Capri, Pompeii, Tivoli, Rome, Assisi, Perugia, Siena, Florence, Venice, and back to Paris.

I will never forget singing a solo rendition of'Toma al Sorrento", in Italian, in the ristorante to the accompaniment of strings — in Sorrento itself. When we spoke slowly in Spanish, our Italian hosts understood everything. Our French trip-companions were wonderful.

Since Chuck Slonim had his picture taken outside of the "Blood-and-Guts" Roman Colosseum, 1 am including my picture taken in front of the serene Temple of the Vestal Virgins! I also include a snapshot in front of the section of my library where 1 free-tutor high school students to pass SAT and other tests. Over my right shoulder is a photo of me during boot training. I purposely wore blue and white so that you could measure my waistline and compare it with those of the other NAPS members of our Class which you published in Shipmate. Yes, I was sucking it in!

God willing, and if the Everglades swamps don't rise, we'll be at the 50th Class Reunion in June.

Love, Roberto and Nydia

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At USNA in October, 1944: Jane (Husedy) and Bill Forsthoff

Leddicks. Roses, and Cameses at Pelican Lake

Did We Promise You A Rose — Cabin?

Dear Chet: Above picture was taken at the Rose's northem abode — the cabin on Pelican Lake in Nisswa, Minnesota. All six expecting to attend next June's festivities. Reading left to right, Margaret and Mike Leddick, Kak and Vem Rose, Leslie and Bud Carnes. When we come, we will also bring from the far north Chuck Buxton and bride.

At St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Palo Alto CA, January, 1995: The new Mr. and Mrs. William Forsthoff A Busy Fall Season Although we are writing this in August, you'll be seeing it in mid-October, and the visit of our Japanese friends in September, as well as the gala performance for the 150th USNA Anniversary on 10 October, while I can't yet report on them in these columns, will both by then be history. 1 can, however, let you know now that because of the number of special events this Fall, the Capital contingent has concluded that their Homecoming tailgate bash before the football game on 21 October will be it for that weekend — no dinner planned for that evening.

Come on out and watch the Blue wipe up the deck

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with Villanova — that should provide your day's ration of high elation — like on the "far China Station"! Hope to see you then.

Qiuck Takes Les and Mase Wells temporarily abandoned the wilds of Florida for a while to recapture the flavor of their early bringing up in Marblehead, Mass.. .Jim Ruehrmund,'48, whom I and probably a few of you had the pleasure of providing with a proper 13th Company Plebe year, was kind enough to send us a copy of his article for The Virginia Numismatist, describing the Third Bait's participation in the FDR funeral procession in Washington, DC. Between this and Ed Scoles' article in these pages last year, I feel we have a tmly outstanding record of that event.. .Bill Spencer, calling in from California for the Jim Stockdale reprints (yes, still available) says he and all three roommmates are planning to be at the 50th...don Emiliano and dona Hartieta, otherwise known as Harriet and Emiel Meisel, via fax from Mexico, say they have — like so many others — sttaightened out their early hotel room difficulties and are ready to roar at the 50th.. .Had a fascinating phone visit with Randy Bowling, recalling old shipmates and older sea stories, as a result of which he sent us photocopies of a firsthand account by the 1944 exec of FINBACK of that ship's rescue of LTJG G.H.W. Bush, USNR — of whom we would hear more later — as well as a copy of a handwritten letter from Bush to the submariner later in the war. A real piece of history, and fun to read...Bo Eagle called in, checking on availability of ground transport at BWI airport. Those of us in the area stand by our recommendation: use BWI when you come to Annapolis. It, like National and Dulles, is undergoing major changes, but it is still accessible and pleasant, and most of the hassle will be finished by the time of the 50th Reunion...Eagle-eyed Class Treasurer Veme Jennings noted in the Register of Graduates that a Classmate of ours was listed as having resigned as a midshipman in June of 1948. Since this seemed a little unlikely, we gave the subject, Don Wallace, a call, and enjoyed his report on life in Shakeytown and environs. He did become an Ensign before resigning, and nobody knows how the record got snafued. It's fixed now.. .Jeanne Muncie, Mo Muncie's widow, and Bill Rae's gal Mary will be coming together to the 50th, Jeanne tells us. She has had recent get-togethers with Spike Hewett and wife, and with Clare and Bob Gower and Birgitt and Don Toohill....That will be all for this month — a little short on cortespondence, though plenty of pictures. Fix that by writing me this month, huh? CHS

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Sec'y, Cdr. Sumner Moore USN (Ret.) 308 Mansion Dr., Alexandria, VA 22302 Well here we are, inid-August, and everyone countrywide has been cooking in this unusual weather We have suffered as never before here in Southern New England — much longer and heavy humidity — and homes here have no A/C as a mle. It forces conversation into the weather mode. Meanwhile, the column suffers from a lack of input. 75% of the Class are now members of the Alumni Association and receive Shipmate, and it's the missing 25% we'd like to hear from (Catch 22). However, there is a not insignificant number of readers out there who have never gotten around to sending as much as a post card. Please drop me a line.

Last month we featured advance plans and prospective attendees for the 48th reunion in Monterey, May 1996. Scorchy Smith has provided a telephone 84

update this month. We now list 69 prospective attendees and 24 more probables. He added to the list, Dick Hoffman, Holstein, Jaworski, McMahon, Troy Stone, George Sullivan, and widows Babs Rudzis and Jane Smith Wood (R.N Smith). It is an amazing turnout at this early stage.

As for the Alumni Association, as of August 1, the Class has contributed $40,329 this year, about $218 per donor including matching funds (185 donors). Most of these funds are unrestricted, with some $500 restricted to Class projects and $200 for the capital campaign. So, keep up your annual giving.

As you know, the USNA Foundation provides scholarship funds to finance deserving candidates in a year of prep school at a number of cooperating prep schools around the country to help insure that they can pass the entrance exams and stay there once on board. The Class of '48 has had a scholarship for some years, financed by a drive or two in the past.

This year, entering the plebe class ('99) after a successful prep year at Blair Academy in Blairstown, NJ, is '48 scholar, Mark Richard Amspacher, from Mt. Joy, PA. He graduated from Donegal High School where he was captain of the football, wrestling, and track teams, and president of the Varsity Club and the National Honor Society, and was a member of the Student Council. We should keep track of this young man and make sure he does it right.

Larry Dorsey, as if he didn't have enough to do mnning his successful exporting firm, Syrex Inc., has begun to dig into the history of possible family connections around Annapolis and the USNA, e.g., Dorsey Creek, Midn Dorsey inscribed on the Tripolitan Monument (the Barbary Wars), for whom DORSEY ( D D - 1 17) was named. The Associate Director and Senior Curator of the USNA Museum has filled him in with more fascinating information than he can cope with. He is now consolidating all this dope so he can preserve it for his grandchildren. Hey, in 1694 Major Edward Dorsey's house in Annapolis was the site of the first session of legislature.

Wouldn't some first classman in Larry's company in 1944 have had a ball with Midn Dorsey if he'd known some of this background!

Finally this month comes a fine letter from Frank Fogarty out in Idaho Falls: I retired as nuclear operations manager from the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory in July 1993. After a three month trip to Alaska we settled in on our 4-acre cattle ranch north of Idaho Falls.

Enjoy the outdoor activity of ranching plus the nearby mountains for camping and cross country skiing. Also enjoy visits from our nine children and their families, which now include 12 grandchildren.

The Navy Nuclear Power Training Unit at INEL, which had trained about 40,000 sailors was recently decommissioned. The unit and community had quite a celebration for this event, which included sea stories from and about its first O-IN-C, Paul J. Early. Paul was not able to attend but did send some neat stories and other records of that time. The unit quickly reached the senior Navy captain status, which included 4 who reached VAdm. and 5 RAdm. The ex-CO's who did make the party traded memories at a ranch steak dinner at our place the night before. Paul promised to come out for the NAUTILUS reunion which will be in Idaho Falls next year.

Memorial Day weekend, while visiting our daughter in St. Paul, MN, we connected up with BiU Abromitis's widow, Lois, at her daughter's home.

She is a very busy lady, doing well with her family, and we enjoyed a real visit. Bill, PD Lawler, George Balzer, and I were 1/C wives in the 14th Company. Speaking of PD, we drove our camper to Colorado Springs and spent a day with the Lawlers in their beautiful home in the foothills and around the area. He and Arris do volunteer work for the hospital and community and have weathered the aging process much better than a lot of us, as you can see by Doug's picture. The Lawlers will be in Monterey and the Fogartys are trying to make

up their minds. P.S.: I was stunned by Lou Urbanczyk's death. We were together in Subs and as families. Eddie Welch said it accurately and well in both Shipmate articles.

PD Lawler and Fogarty's RV

The Fogartys flanking Lois Abromitis

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Pres., Lt. Alfred C. Boughton III USNR (Ret.) Sec'y, LCol. Richard H. Francis USMC (Ret.) PO. Box 10262, McLean, VA 22102-8262 703-339-5275 First, our Class has been allocated a limited number of tickets for the October 10th USNA 150th Anniversary Gala at Alumni Hall at USNA. Contact Ace Boughton at 410-451 -2551. First come, first served.

Now, a letter from Ace: The good news is that Steve Krause is the Treasurer of the Class. Steve has replaced Bob Brown who is surely missed by all. Steve is doing an outstanding job. We are lucky to have him.

Mickey and I joumeyed south to the Tidewater area on 3rd June to celebrate the 46th Anniversary of our graduation. (Incidentally it also celebrates our 50th Anniversary of Plebe Summer).

Wanda and Marvin Frazee were our hosts in their beautiful Virginia Beach home. We enjoyed seeing Kay and BiU Dotson. Margaret and Don Dahlman, Mary Ellen and Joe Josephson, Bev and Jack Roach, Joanne and Arch Roos, Cecile and Don Trueblood, Ruth and Walt Schriefer, Fran and Jack Huenerberg, and Mary Cary Carver In addition to the excellent company, food and drinjc I was able to tell all about "49 House." Many of the Tidewater people have been among the most generous.

Boo and Malcolm Thiele could not be with us but they left a handsome check for "49 House".

Two weeks later we traveled to New York to join Classmates for a formal dinner aboard INTREPID. Barbara and Dick Glickman did their usual wonderful job as our hosts in the Big Apple. At dinner we were with Jan and Ted Annenberg, Carolyn and Jack English, Don Lister, Claire and Chuck DiBenedetto, Caroline Kahn, Bobbi Horan, Isabel

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and Harvey Conover, Beuy and Dave Sprague, Linda and Bob Salomon, and Dodo and Paul Laric.

The old carrier was all decked out, the food was excellent, the music good, and the company even better. The Commandant of Midshipmen spoke eloquently about the changes at Navy and the new spirit in Annapolis. Thanks to the Alumni in New York for a great party.

The sad news is that we've just received word about Ham Stromberg's death in St. Petersburg and Miles Kinney here in Annapolis. Our condolences go out to both families.

We hope to see many of you at the Navy Football games this fall. We tailgate each game in section lOA—near the water tower. There will be a big 49 sign.

We are also a sponsor of the 29th company. We are working on plans to have lunch with the midshipmen on Friday of homecoming weekend if anyone is interested.

Our plans for "49 House" continue to move forward. Thanks to all who have been so generous.

For those of you who haven't yet sent your pledges or checks please do—we need help from all of you.

If you need or want something from myself or the board please let us know.

We, in Annapolis, are here to serve the Class.

Thanks to Gene Shine and Duke Francis for their continuing hard work."

Chuck Martin sends the following: Sharon and Dean Hom '44, recently invited Lynn and me to accompany them on a tour of Norway culminating in a visit to Tromso to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary with friends. In addition to Tromso, we visited Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim.

We got a chance to watch, but not participate in, the Midnight Sun Marathon in Tromso. Lynn and I flew on to spend a few days in Copenhagen before retuming home. I was a little disappointed that the people at the Arisberg Brewery didn't remember me from 47 years ago—but the beer still flows as freely as it did in 1946. We had a great time everywhere, but all of Scandinavia is pretty expensive, including a couple of day trips to Finland and Sweden.

The attached picmre shows die Horns and Martins back at sea on M/V Narvik enroute from Bergen to Trondheim, quite an improvement on any of the Midshipman Cmises."

Horns and Martins Bill Dotson along with Don Trueblood sent photos on the 49er get together in Virginia Beach reported by Ace above. Bill wants recognition given to Wanda and Marv Frazee's daughter-in-law Dianne who greatly assisted in making the party a success.

Marv Frazee and Fran Huenerberg

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Ace Boughton, Jack Koach, and Bill •Arch" Roos C.R. White sent a brief report with photos on the June Week West celebrating USNA 150th anniversary in San Francisco;

C.R. White, Admiral and Mrs. Larson, Robert Titus

To make an extremely long story a bit shorter, I flew back to Phoenix (by military medevac, in three days) and had the left leg amputated, four inches below the knee, on April 24th. Since then I have been recovering nicely. I have started seeing the prosthestist who is designing one for me, and will start working with a therapist to leam to walk again.

I'm aiming for Labor Day to be completely independent again.

My spirits have been great. Lucky to be alive.

Lucky to have a wonderful, supporting wife and daughters. There is so much to be thankful for,— life is good, despite some "minor problems or setbacks". I'm enjoying life and thank the Lord that I was lucky enough to survive.

As reported by Ace above Clark Miles Kinney died suddenly on July 4th at Whitehall Creek near St. Margaret's, Maryland. He was found in the Creek, downstream from where his boat was docked at Whitehall Marina. The preliminary cause of death was drowning. After graduation he worked as an engineer with Cambridge Wire Cloth in Maryland.

Later he founded two companies specializing in tubing to insulate electrical wiring that he developed.

Our condolences to his family.

That's all for now. I hope we will see many of you at homecoming. Nothing can be finer than to be a 49er! Richard H. Francis

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Pres., RAdm. Milton J. Schultz USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Wayne L. Jensen USN (Ret.) 499 Skyhill Ct., Chula Vista, CA 92010

C.R. White and Al Cohen '"Yet when 2 or 3 shall meet and old tales be retold' I met with Classmate Al Cohen after 45 years."

We received a note from Jack Vice forwarding the following letter from Al Levine on a serious medical problem Al faced and his courageous fight to overcome it: Nadia and I flew to Switzerland, on 14 March 1995. We had a great time, thoroughly enjoying the sights, the scenes of her youth, and the fabulous food. On the 29th, we arrived at Zurich for the flight to Cincinnati. At the Zurich airport I started to experience severe back pains. They became worse and worse during the four hour delay before the plane lifted oft". During the flight I was in misery,—the pain was excruciating, the worst I ever experienced.

Finally, I fainted.

After 14 hours in the plane, we landed in Cincinnati. An ambulance was waiting, and took me to the nearest hospital. Within ten minutes I was on the operating table in the emergency room, diagnosis a ruptured aneurysm of the aorta—a few more minutes I would have been history. The doctors have since told me that less than one in a thousand survive this experience.

Unfortunately, the blood clots and other debris blew down my left leg when the aorta gave way.

Within a few hours my left leg and foot were black.

There was another operation in the hopes of sucking out the debris. But it didn't work.

The Annapolis '50 Group met for lunch at the USNA O'Club on the 7th of July and had: John Cavanaugh, Jerry Coleman, Ed Greenberg, Ed Grunwald, Byron Lee, Ed McLean, Tom Ross, Phil Ryan, Daryle Tripp and George Van. Conversation centered on the great time all had at the Hotel Del for our 45th and then about our plans for the 50th in Annapolis. Some consideration was given to tuming the whole thing over to the wives as the challenge would be to out-do the gathering of the 45th.

Ed McLean and Daryle Tripp wanted to be recognized as, while not making the West Coast trip, constituting the Annapolis gathering appropriately honoring our 45th. They joined together at the O'Club and pointed out that, "When 2 or 3 shall meet and we sing of colors tme etc." George Van hosted a picnic style party on the 8th of July at the Van home in Lusby, MD down near Pax River NAS. Attending were: Jeanne and Ray Barber, John Cavanaugh, Shirley and Jack Colleary, Anna and Ed Greenberg, Carol and Ed Grunwald, Donna and Byron Lee, Nancy and Jim Lynn, Eleanor and Tom Noble, Ellen and Tom Rogers, Ann and Tom Ross, Bets and Phil Ryan, Mary and Milt Schultz and Liz and Wayne Smith.

On the 1st of August USAF Captain John R. Dunham who was shot down in a B-29 during the Korean Conflict was finally laid to rest in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors including fly-bys by F-15s and a B-52 thus ending four decades of uncertainty for his family. We have followed events ever since a Soviet border guard, Vasili Saiko, retumed John's Naval Academy ring to Mary Dunham. Many months passed and Mary kept the faith knowing that closure would finally come. Mr. Saiko and his wife were brought to the United States to participate in the Arlington ceremony. The Class of '50 assisted in funding for the Saiko visit since the U.S. Govemment could not be the sponsor of

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such a trip. More than 200 people lined the pews of the Fort Myer Chapel to end the saga of John R. (Chute) Dunham, our friend and Classmate. Donations in John's name may be sent to his cousin and our Classmate, Bill Thompson at 1210 Boyce Ave. Baltimore, MD. 21204. Bill will accept and account for all donations. Following the Arlington Cemetery ceremonies, Tom Ross took the Saikos on a guided tour of the Naval Academy where particular attention was paid to the museum ring collection.

Bancrull Hall steps for noon meal formation. L to R: Bill Thompson (John Dunham's cousin), Lena Yankovskaya (interpreter), Vasily Saiko, ENS Kurt Kochendarfer '95 (interpreter), Luba Saiko, Mary Dunham Nichols, Tom Ross, Ann Ross

John Dunham's daughter with Tom Ross Saying, "It's tzedukah. It's not just charity, it's righteous — just the right thing to do," Anna Greenberg, wife of Ed Greenberg, was inducted as a member of the Maryland Hall of Fame in July recognizing her many contributions to the Arts in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. A listing of a few of the volunteer efforts in which Anna has been president, commissioner or member is; Maryland Governor's Council, Board of Visitors St. John's College, Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, Junior League, Naval Academy All Faiths Chapel Arts, Historic Annapolis, National Council of Jewish Women, Anne Arundel Medical Center, Advisory Board Holocaust Council and the list goes on. Anna approaches every assignment with the attitude, "We're going to put these good plans into action." We congratulate and thank Anna for making life better for all by making the passive into participants and the interested into activators.

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participated in the West Coast 45th continue to be echoed in letters from around the country: Marie and Bill Dombrowski — "It brought back memories of the 'giggly' days of 1950 when Bill and Wayne were away at sea and Dorothy and I tried to figure out what we were supposed to be doing."; Tom Dyer — "Jean and I have been out of touch since 1954 but the 45th brought back in focus how much we love you guys. Oh by the way my cortcct phone number for the 45th littie gold register is 817-430-0450"; Betty Whittle — "My heartfelt thanks to the San Diego group for the 'coming together again'"; John Holmes — "You guys in San Diego set up the absolute best Naval function I have ever attended and that Del is the greatest place for a reunion."; Walt Wagner — "Splendid job on the 45th, the choice of the Del was superb, sitting by company pure genius with the memorial service an inspiration."; Laveme and Bill Berger — "We must add our thanks for a tmly memorable experience."; To all of this the President Class of 1950 Executive Committee, Milt Schultz, provides a RESOLUTION that in part recognizes that — Under the leadership of Mark Frudden the San Diego Chapter conducted a memorable 45th reunion and all of the Class express their heartfelt thanks and thereby recognize the parts played by the wives who in effect made it all happen. The resolution was voted unanimously.

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Suzanne and Willy Ayres Attendants at the Washington DC July luncheon meeting were: Willy Ayres, Fred Beck, Bob Bissille, John Cavanaugh, Bill Diehl, John Henderson, Charlie Hirsch, Larty Hawkins, Bill Kiehlt, Law Kivlen (had a great time traveling down the Avon River in a nartow boat), Harry Krantzman, Ward Lasley (just back from two weeks in Sicily with Nancy visiting her son Bradford Henry and his wife Margaret and their two sons, Brenden and Alex at NAS Sigonella), Jim Lynn, Gayle May, J.J. McNally, George Nelson, Dick Powell, Bill Rockey (told of the CMC change of command on 30 June), Tom Rogers, Tom Ross, Jack Ryan, Phil Ryan, Milt Schultz, Bill Smoot and Daryle Tripp. Jim Lynn reported a balance of $16,816 in our Class accounts. Very preliminary results of responses received as to our fund raising effort for the Class Gift at the time of our 50th reunion indicates favoring a goal of 250K or 500K with "no preference" or "intangible gift giving."

On the 3rd of August Class meeting in DC we had; Arnold Austin, Willy Ayres, Bob Bisselle, John Cavanaugh, Kelly Cart, Bill Diehl, Larry Hawkins, John Henderson (youngest daughter is engaged, two others moving all over and the fourth is in Idaho in militia country) , Charlie Hirsch, Ward Lasley, Jim Lynn, J.J. McNally, George Nelson, Bob Oliver, Dick Powell, Bill Rockey, Phil Ryan, Bill Simons, Milt Schult (just retumed from visiting Ruth and Charlie Conlon in their Palm Island, MA beach house and with Mary and Frank Carter in Barrington, MA. Milt's son-in-law. Captain Pierte Vining '73 is the reactor officer on the EISENHOWER), Don Stull, Marsh Treads and Daryle Tripp. Plans for Homecoming and the game on 21 Oct. include a tailgate party with tent and caterer at the stadium in Annapolis. Friday, 20 October is the Alumni Dinner with the dance in Dahlgren Hall following. The Saturday dinner is at the Bay Ridge Inn with the classes of '49 and '51.

To attend the Friday night dinner you must be a member of the Alumni Association and as such forms will be mailed to you. For the Saturday night doings, reservation forms will be sent to Classmates living in PA, DE, MD, VA and DC. For those living in other states, contact Harry Krantzman for appropriate instmctions. It was brought to the attention of the Class that two of our Classmates, Harry Anderson and Ed Mendel had died prior to the cut off date for the Class to purchase Memorial Chairs in Memorial Stadium. After discussion, it was determined to supply additional chairs and to have such chairs with plates inscribed prior to the football season. The Executive Committee is participating with the

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Alumni Association in the plan to mail a copy of Shipmate to each member of the Class of 1950 who is not a member of the USNAAA. Milt Schultz will enclose a "letter from the President" urging nonmembers to join the association. We will continue to encourage Classmates to join us in various programs pointing towards the 50th Class reunion.

Out in San Diego we had a 'hot wash-up' of the 45th reunion and identified all those things we might alter slightly in the event it is the desire of the Class to retum to the Del for our 75th reunion. The Hotel observed that they liked anangements to be made in timely manner, but for the year 2025 perhaps we were a bit early. At the luncheon debrief at the Naval Station Mariner Club basking in the warm glow of letters of appreciation we had: Charlie Clark, Mark Frudden, Dick Smith, Wayne Jensen, Gene Wisenbaker, B.B. Lane, Dick Thurston (with grandson, Peter), John Malloy, Bill Grimm, Don Elliott and Dick Prescott. The wives had their luncheon in the bar and they were: Mary Ellen Prescott, Helen Wisenbaker, Faye Elliott, Aileen Morgan, Judy Fmdden, Marcia Clark and Dorothy Jensen. Dorothy observed that while the Jensens were a bit tardy about becoming grandparents for the first time they started out with a bang when on 11 July Seana and Mark Jensen became the parents of identical twin boys who they have named Sean Fitzpatrick and Kincade McGarvey. Mother and father and sons were doing fine and staying busy.

It is with great sadness that I must report the death of our Classmate Robert E. Wise in Sun City West, AZ of cancer on the 6th of August. Ruthe says that donations to the American Cancer Society in memory of Bob are most appropriate.

The Class of 1950 follows with great interest the fortunes of Navy Football and encourages the Big Blue Team to seek to return the Commander-inChief's Cup to Annapolis. Short of that â&#x20AC;&#x201D; BEAT ARMY, Wayne.

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Pres., Capt. F. Trent Shaver USN (Ret.) Sec'y, William W. Boyes, Jr. 2214 McAuliffe Dr., Rockville, MD 20851 One of our Classmates who left the 21st Co. after Plebe Year, David B.B. Buchanan, Jr., died on 24 July 1994 of cancer. Dave later graduated from Lafayette College with a degree in chemistry and was a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. An obituary will appear in a later issue of Shipmate.

As promised, I went down to the dedication of the Korean War Veterans Memorial (a Police Action was the way Harry Truman described it) on the Mall in DC. It has a huge wall that could list (but doesn't) the 54,000 KIA's just as the Vietnam Memorial lists 58,000.

One big difference was that al 1 our contemporaries were killed in three years while the Nam hostilities extended over ten years. There are 15 or 20 larger than life statues of G.I.s who all look hunchbacked because of ponchos over back packs and a large engraved statement that says:

OUR NATION HONORS HER SONS AND DAUGHTERS WHO ANSWERED THE CALL TO DEFEND A COUNTRY THEY NEVER KNEW AND A PEOPLE THEY NEVER MET 1950 - KOREA -1953 The Veterans Administration had three dozen or more computers where anyone could punch up the

name of a KIA or MIA. Funny thing happened between July 1953 when the cease fire went into effect (and is still in effect 42 years later) and today: all 7,000 or 6,000 MIAs (take your pick of the numbers) are listed as "Died of Wounds While Missing in Action." 1 couldn't believe it because I punched up a kid USAF Fighter Pilot I grew up with in Newport, RI who had simply disappeared on a flight in Korea and they had him listed with as "died of wounds..." and a date.

So, then I punched up one of our MIA Classmates and here is what came out: Edward Shuldon Guthrie, Jr. Asheville, NC Bom November 20, 1926 U.S. Air Force First Lieutenant Serial Number AO- 22193A Died of Wounds while Missing in Action Febmary 28, 1954 I received a similar sheet on: William John Bell Norfolk, VA Bom March 2, 1928 U.S, Air Force First Lieutenant Serial Number AO-22108A Died of Wounds while Missing in Action December 31, 1953 I couldn't believe Ike deliberately wrote off all our Korean Police Action MIAs, but that's exactly what the book Soldiers of Misfortune states he did.

They were all literally abandoned by the U. S. Government. Read the book and weep because that's exactly what I did when I walked out of the tent clutching those three Sheets on the MIAs that I was positive of. They were just scratched off and all the files on them are still classified and unobtainable even by relatives and next of kin. I wonder why?

Dottie and Paul Lautermilch have left the high tax DC area to: 144 Bridge Drive, Clarksville, VA, 23927, phone 804-374-0148. Paul told me he heard there is a plethora of trophy-sized large mouth bass and he is dedicating himself to assisting the Dept. of Natural Resources in eliminating this fish overpopulation.

Al Ralthel was down in his hometown of San Antonio for a funeral and ran into Ed Finck. Ed left after Youngster Year to take over his dying father's business. However, his father recovered, so Ed went on to get his B.A., graduated from law school and after practicing for forty years decided to retire.

Had a nice letter from my plebe year roomie.

Homer Gauldin. Says he took early retirement from Stone and Webster Engineering Corp. four years ago after 35 years with them, most of it overseas. Last year he traded in his 65-year old heart for one that was only 51 years old. But he has to take about $1,500 worth of dmgs per month for the rest of his life to prevent rejection. He thought he might be the only one in the Class with a heart transplant and I'm sure he is. But, he thought, also, that he might be the only USNA graduate with a transplant. However, I know Bill Goodwin, '53, the only bald-headed plebe in 1949, who just happened to be in the 35th Co. with your old scribe, was also the recipient of a new heart over a decade ago. Hamer says that Bud Hines and Dick Gardner also joined Stone and Webster after they retired from the Navy.

Lyn Lewis, Roger P. Lewis's widow, has been widowed for a second time and resumed using the Lewis name. Her two addresses remain unchanged.

Our sympathies go out to her for this double tragedy in her life.

Received a humorous letter from Bob Watts enclosing four pictures of Art Sundry bungee jumping in New Zealand. Sadonna Sundry said if he kills himself, she'll never speak to him again. 1 don't

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blame her. At his advanced age, (Art is two days older than your old scribe.) he should know better. Bob still plans on moving to northem California next summer.

Jay Woodbury called to say that not only did Bryan Compton win the Navy Cross over Hanoi, but Bill Goldberg received that same honor for his meritorious combat actions in Korea in 1952. A "Baker Zebra" (Well Done) to both of them.

For those of you who do not read Shipmate cover to cover, you may have missed picking up in Bill Lawrence's column the fact that Jim Winnefeld won the Naval Institute Arleigh Burke Essay Contest. Congratulations, Jim. Well, Hurricane Felix passed us by here in the DC. area — a pity because one of my sons has a landscaping and lawn maintenance business and says "we need rain bad. Dad." However, being a survivor of the '38 hurticane, the fourth most deadly in the U.S., your old scribe solemnly states with malice aforethought: "Hang in there; there'll be more on the ways! — Walt

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Art Sundry before bungee jumping in New Zealand President TVent Shaver received a nice letter from the 16th Co. for which we act as a class sponsor They won the colors last year, are moving into the newly renovated 7th wing and were in dire need of an ice maker. After many wry and envious coinments from the Board about how soft the Academy has become, ice for mint juleps, etc., the Board voted to tell Wake Stometta to start the ball rolling on purchasing a $300 ice maker. The 16th Co. already has a '51 Class crest mounted on a plaque and would be proud to decorate the wardroom with any Class of 1951 memorabilia.

Bill McDonough has been assiduously trying to save the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for years now.

So far, he has been successful, but it is difficult to put reason ahead of politics. The New York Times even had his picture with a caption, "Bill McDonough, a retired Navy captain walked across the river from the Portsmouth Navy Yard." Bill said if he could walk on water then saving the shipyard should be a piece of cake. Bill enlisted the services of Capt. George L. Street, III USN (Ret.) (USNA '37) who won the Medal of Honor in WWII onboard a Portsmouth-built Submarine, the TIRANTE (SS-420).

The Base Closure Commission came up to NH and permitted a spokesman two minutes to be heard by the Commission.

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Joe Metcalf and Family at Retirement Party

Bill Thompson, Bill Lawrence, Bob Small, Toddy Raithel, Bill Powers, Al Raithel

Remember a classmate Honor a friend.

Reserve NOW while still available a locker in the new Roger Staubach Locker Room or a chair in the new Joe Bellino Auditorium.

For more details call Jennifer John at (410) 263-4448 ext 118.

Captain George Street, Medal of Honor winner and Bill McDonough Shipmate, October 1995

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Pres., Capt. James P. Keane USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Leigh Ebbert USN (Ret.) 2514 Culpeper Rd., Alexandria, VA 22308 It is really neat to be a grandparent! Jean and I spent some quality time with one of our four-year old g r a n d d a u g h t e r s at a retreat center near Hendersonville, North Carolina. Taking her fishing, watching as she gains confidence in the water, answering her many questions and watching her relate to other children was a real treat. And by the way, it was nice to get out of the heat of Washington, DC. Now these summer experiences are memories, some captured on film, and the reality is that it is fall.

Homecoming this month. The flyers are out, and we look forward to seeing many of you at that event.

The private showing of "Apollo 13" was artanged

by Jim Fischer and his daughter Kelly. Members of the Class of 1952, along with wives, friends, neighbors, children and even grandchildren for a grand total of 60 attended the July showing. A great Italian luncheon followed the show, served by Kelly's friends. Attending were: Joan and Vince Argiro, Nancy and Gene Avallone, Rita and Gamett Bailey, Joan Beecher, Beverly and Brice Bradshaw, Louise and Phil Case, Dick Case, Tanya and Doc Collins, Bob Fleeson, Lola and Paul German, Nancy and Frank Hannegan, Mary-Lin and Demp Jackson, Peggy and Jim Keane, Lois and Doane Kiechel, Virginia and George Lester, Joann and Bill Ott, Jan and Jerry Rapkin, Barbara and Bob Reed, Audrey and Jim Stone, TomThawley, Mark Tuzo, Petey and Biscuit Wev, and Bill Wyatt. Thanks, Gamett, for the report. Jim Lovell, the Apollo 13 mission commander, received the Congressional Space Medal of Honor from President Clinton in an Oval Office ceremony in late July. (The Washington Post, July 27, 1995). Jim D'Orso writes that the news from Chicago is rather meager, "except of course, for the story of Jim Lovell, his book and the new film.. .Although he's now only a part-time resident, Jim continues to lend much appreciated support to our local Alumni Chapter Jim writes: The one bit of Navy-related news is that both my daughter LCdr Katherine N. Jublou, USNR, and her husband, LCdr. Bradley F. Jublou are both on their respective lists as Commander selectees.

Judge David B. Sentelle, U.S. Court of Appeals, DC Circuit, spoke at the July Washington, DC luncheon about recent Supreme Court decisions and pertinent cases which applied to the decisions. It was a delightful talk. Attending were: Jim Troutman, Jerry Zacharias, Jim Stone, Bill Wyatt, Marv Alexander, Jim Keane, Gamett Bailey, Dick Denfeld, Gordon Engquist, Tom Thawley, Chuck McDonald, Al Bress, Demp Jackson, Hork Dimon, Jim Fischer, George Lester, Jerry Hyndman, and Phil Case.

Big things are happening in Charleroi, Pennsylvania! Ed Paluso received the second Carobina Niccolai Award, in recognition of outstanding services to the John K. Tener Library. Ed was instmmental in obtaining the old post office building for use as a library. In addition, Ed has been nominated by the Govemor to be the county treasurer. Ed is quoted in the clipping (Observer): Nobody can add and subtract and multiply and divide better than I can.

Congratulations, Ed. The annual call for dues brought a number of new life members and contributions for the Class commitment to the Alumni House. Larry Hicks writes: Don't know why 1 haven't gotten a life membership sooner Plans for the '45th' look great. You guys (Buzz Thomas etc ) are doing a great job...

Bill Sayer from Virginia Beach reports: All goes well with Jackie and me,...we have vowed to get closer to the Classmates in the future...

Dick Carson from Prescott, Arizona writes: I read 'somewhere' that our lifetime dues are $50 and to direct it to 'somebody'...Currently, I'm a member of four alumni groups, two of them are in Arizona. My wife, Lucille, died of Alzheimer's Disease last year, and I am remarried to an Alzheimer's widow, Lorraine. We are very happy and enjoy doing volunteer work in and around Prescott.

We are having dinner with Alice and Cy Bianton and will help them with the Army-Navy game with the Arizona Group.

Thank you, Dick, the check has been forwarded to Jim Troutman the Treasurer.

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Pres., VAdm. William E. Ramsey USN (Ret.) Sec'y, LCol. David B. Jones USAF (Ret.) 6708 Pageland Lane, Gainesville, VA 22065 Before I receive letters from you complaining about the misspelled names in the July-August column let me assure you that the copy I sent Shipmate read "Joan Wellings, Bob Alter and Bob Gradel." I did not type "Joan Weldings, Bob Alter or Bob Graded." Those were Shipmate's ertors, not mine â&#x20AC;&#x201D; although let me credit Shipmate with catching and cortecting lots of my ertors or typos over the years.

Our Class Constitution requires that we advise you of the annual November Class Business Meeting each year Notification in the October issue of Shipmate meets this constitutional requirement. Therefore, you are hereby advised that the 1995 Business Meeting of the USNA Class of 1953 will be held at the Fort McNair Officer's Club at 1130 on 7 November, 1995 in conjunction with the regular November Class Luncheon. At this meeting we will elect the 1996 slate of Washington area Class officers. This year's nominees are: Executive Vice-President, Gus Hubal; Administrative Vice-President, Don McVay; Recording Secretary, Art Gilmore; Treasurer, Darrell Dempster; with Earl Griggs and Bill Trueblood as the nominees for the Executive Committee. These officers handle affairs in the Washington area and provide staff support for the President, and, with the President, comprise the Class Executive Committee. While these officers are elected by the Washington group it is not really a closed election as you all are welcome to come to the meeting and vote. This is also the year we elect a new Class President for a three year term. As you should know the nominees for Class President are Mac Cramer, Dave Frost and Hart Sebring. Ballots should have been mailed out to all of you and should be retumed in time to be counted, with the final result being announced at the November Business Meeting. Good luck to all the candidates. They are all very capable and all have worked to help the Class in a variety of ways over the years. Hope you all take the time to vote.

Jack was in the 18th Company with Bob and knew him well. He agreed to contact Linda and get her whatever help he could. We send our prayers and condolences to Bob and his family and our thanks to Jack for his help.

Received a lovely postcard from Chris and Chris Zirps with a very scenic, very white windmill standing out against a blue, blue Aegean sky. The windmill was on the island of Santorini. Chris says that they have been in Greece where Chris has been working with the Hellenic Navy. In the middle of the trip they took a couple of weeks off, rented a motor-sailer and cmised the Aegean from June 26th to July 9th.

They visited Lesbos, los, Samos, Patmos, Santorini, Amorgos, Astrypalia (sp.?), Halkhi, Simi and Rhodes. They say it has been a whirlwind trip with little wind for sailing and long motoring days at 7 knots. They look forward to seeing us all at the tailgates. Thanks, Chris.

Received two short notes from Joe Gildea both enclosing some pictures. Made me want to jump in the air and shout with joy as the mail cupboard was bare and I needed news and pictures desperately.

Thanks, Joe!! The first note enclosed pictares that Joe took at the Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center dedication. The first picture is of our two fisted drinker Charlie Cole. Joe says "Doesn't Charlie look like he enjoyed the party?" The other two pictures are crowd shots with many Classmates and spouses visible. The last shot that Joe sent with this note was of the beautiful cake that was served after the ceremony.

While the cake was a work of art Joe did not get an alumnus or two to stand beside the cake so Shipmate can't print it. Sally will put it in one of the Class albums she keeps and you can look at it at one of our big dos. If you see a good subject for a picture, make sure you get a Classmate in the shot â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that is one mle that Shipmate really enforces. Joe's other note states that he went to the August luncheon and encloses a couple of pictures showing table scenes. It looks as if there was a good tumout. Joe hopes that mnning these shots might stir others into showing up at Fort McNair on the first Tuesday of any month.

Hope so. We welcome out-of-towners as well as the locals. Thanks again Joe, I really appreciate it. Make sure you bring that camera to the tailgates this fall.

Had a sad phone call from Linda Batrom, a law partner and friend of Bob Schucker. She said that Bob was recovering from a recent surgery and was enroute to one of his children's home in the San Diego area to recuperate when he choked and was unable to breathe for about eight minutes. This put him in a coma, and while there is some brain activity, Linda said the prognosis is not good. She called me to find out who Bob's roommates and friends were so she could notify them. I contacted Irv Boeskool and Jack Frost who were in the Fifth Batt with Bob. Visitor Center Crowd

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equivalent years of Civil Service). He thinks it's amazing how the numbers add up like the years. He exchanges Christmas cards and occasional letters with Ray Zahn , another roommate, but he doesn't see much mention of other members of the 15th Company. He hopes his tardy appearance will shock somebody else into writing. Hope so too, George, and thank you. Jean and George's address is: 1520 Longfellow Drive, Cheny Hill, NJ 08003-3518.

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Class Luncheion Frank Strohecker sent in a nice letter along with a SASE for the SS info. He had called earlier in the year and talked to Sally (I was out working on the golf course — might be play to you but it is a struggle for me). Frank says they talked about a lot of things, "politics, the Pacific Northwest and Patti and George Knighton, the last Classmate I've seen in person when they paid us a surprise visit on Camano Island in mid 1993." That was just before our 40th and Frank says he couldn't make that due to his new career as a Rural mail carrier. He did talk by phone recentiy to Lee Harshfield, the new President of the local alumni chapter, but he hasn't made a meeting since 1991. His only other news is that his old goat died last fall. He enclosed a picture of the two of them and asks "which one is the old goat?" Thanks, Frank — sorty about the goats but glad it was the homy one that died. Frank's address is: 862 West Vista Drive, Camano Island, WA 98292, phone 206387-0414.

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We will be very happy to have him and Nancy join in. Also suggested that they come up a week early and join us at Our Pavilion tailgate for the Virginia Tech game on October 7th. Hal's Florida address is: 6802 Hatteras Drive, Addington Estates-East, Lake Worth, FL 33467. Thanks, Hal — one of these winter days let's play some golf Ed Chase took some great pictures at our June 17th Pavilion party. He sent them to Gus Hubal who had also taken some good shots. Gus packaged them all up and sent them to me and you will be seeing them over the next several issues. Thanks, Ed and Gus — they are super shots. Those selected for this column include one of Don Upshaw with his wife Pete; one showing Art Gilmore, Earl Griggs, Bud Kauderer, Dave Johnson and Bill Ramsey; one of Tony Dowd, Ed Dixon and Bill Ryan; one of Irv Boeskool and T^'ke Furey making a toast; a smiling shot of Sandy Levey and Bill Ryan and a table shot of Evelyn and Joe Thomas. Thanks again, guys.

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"Here's looking at you" A letter from Hal Styles reports that he was accepted at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado for the Coaches College in Fencing. He is sure his 'N' in fencing at the Boat School helped. He passed the Training Center tests and says the training regimen reminded him of Plebe Year. He goes on to say that he and his wife Colette were at a January Alumni meeting in Los Angeles and the Superintendent, Adm. Chuck Larson '58 and his wife Sally were the Shipmate, October 1995

guests of honor. Sally took pictures of them with Chuck — but then someone lost the pictures. When Hal was looking for something in one of the outside pockets of Colette's suitcase at Colorado Springs he found the lost pictures and enclosed them. He and Colette were both very impressed with die Larsons and Hal was glad to hear that Youngster year is going to be toughened up. Hal says

Styles with the Supe I was shocked, as were others, to find out that youngsters had cars, Wednesday night liberty and civilian clothes. No More!

He also reports that in his most recent mn for elective office he received 78,878 votes.

Just a tad too few to win . But there is always next year, if I have the time and energy.

He did become good friends with Matt Fong, the man who moved out of the office Hal ran for, to win the Califomia State Treasurer's job. Matt is a USAFA grad and he and Hal have a B-Robe bet on the NavyAF game (better buy a Navy B-Robe now Hal).

Thanks, Hal, glad you found the picture, and hope you don't lose that B-Robe !

I have gotten several letters from Diane Hughes, the wife of F. Massie Hughes '58. She is a travel agent and is organizing two trips for '58 and any other alums that are interested. The first trip is a June 1996 Far East cmise and the second is a trip to Dublin in November '96 for the Navy-Notre Dame football game. This trip includes a week in Ireland visiting many fascinating sounding places, most of which were not on the tours we took when we visited Ireland on our First Class Cmise in the summer of 1952.

If any of you are interested Diane can be reached at En Route Travel 1-800-367-8310.

I'm going to save a long letter and two pictures from Logan Sharrah, that just artived, for the November column. Will report that Luree and Logan are now grandparents of five young boys — their own short basketball team! Also, they were planning to take a cmise to Bermuda — certainly hope Hurticane Felix didn't mess that up. Speaking of Felix — it is slowly drifting north off the Virginia coast while messing up the beaches in the VA Beach and Hatteras areas. It is ironic to us to have our Florida condo all shuttered up and no real protection up here. Hope it drifts out to sea and dies !

Pictures not already discussed include a midshipman days shot of the late Hardy Swanson; another midshipman shot of a '53 silent drill team practice; a spectacular tourist shot of Betty and Don Hente in Egypt (wouldn't catch me up on one of those camels); and a Los Angeles Chapter shot of Maude and Dave Grover with Colette Styles.

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Pres., Col. Fitz W. Woodrow USMC (Ret.) Sec'y, Edward H. "Ed" Dawson, Jr. 6601 Howie Ct., Camp Springs, MD 20748 301 449-1954; FAX 301 595-2586

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Maude, Dave and Colette Don't forget Class luncheons are on the first Tuesdays of every month at the Fort McNair Officer's Club at 1130; that the Annual Class Business Meeting will be at the November luncheon on November 7, 1995; to vote in the Class Presidential election and to come to our tailgates on Sept. 23rd, Oct. 7th, Oct. 14th, Oct. 21st, Nov. 11th and Nov. 18th. We will have our annual pre Army-Navy game luncheon with our '53 Army counterparts during the week before the game — more on this later Please keep the mail, pictures and calls coming in. Beat Army and maybe four or five of the others!! Cheers, Dave.

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SCHEDULE AND REGISTRATION

Let me start off this month's column with an apology for listing the address of Jeannine and Joseph F. Anderson incortectly in the August issue. Joe and Jeannine reside at 2404 Parkers Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306. Phone 703-768-1397. Apologies are also in order to Alma and Joe K. Anderson whose address was mistakenly copied from my Class roster and printed. Gomen nasal!

Jamie Deuel checks in from New Mexico: At the start of the year I got a newsy leUer from Julio Andrade who had recently moved to Guayaquil, Ecuador from Costa Rica. He is interested in some environmental help addressing major sea water pollution problems they face. What better place to find that expertise than here in NM (?).

I've been working as an unofficial talent agent (and worth every cent he's paid me) for a friend of mine from Vienna who is a well established conductor-composer and wants to explore guest conducting opportunities in the U.S. Since I have a fin ear (but love and frequent the performing arts) I have used this as an excuse to call Classmates in other large cities to see if they could tie me into their cultural networks. I have the C.V. and a video tape of my friend (Miro) conducting an opera that I am trying to get into the hands of opera decision makers. I've had conversations with Hal Glovier's wife, Mary Lib since Hal is always off working.

Barb and Larry Burkhardt are involved in a marvelous marriage support ministry that sometimes takes them overseas. Buddy Foster who must be the unofficial Mayor of Coronado sent me some useful news articles. Bob Schlenzig replied, "opera, huh"? Freddie Franco said he's an expert on ballet and Japanese butterfly art, but not opera. It's the second time he's let me down this year. Earlier I called to ask him what sound a goat makes? Somehow he thought this was a weird question. Made a nice catch-up call to BiU Hoover and I can report he stays active on the links in Williamsburg. I also called Karl Peterson who is living comfortably in CA off his real estate investments, and Dick Byers in Long Beach, President of his textiles company, whose lovely wife, Molly has offered to help. Probably my most productive call (for Miro) was to Ted Walker who plugged me into the New York opera house network via a friend of his in Miami who first asked something about how many kilos I wanted?

I'm glad Dick Raymond got his touching poem published. At the reunion I thought that Don Walsh was going to move, both that Mike Nassr be Class historian and that Dick be nominated the Class poet.

May I now move the latter?

This year Carol and I have made trips to Boston for the national high school robotics competition; to Annapolis where we both participated in the Eastern Inter-collegiate Wrestling Association championships; and to Pueblo, CO for Carol's 40th H.S. reunion. In August we attended my 45th H.S. reunion in upstate New York. Spent two weeks on Lake Geneva doing the summer stock, water skiing and wine-tasting thing. In November we are off to Hong Kong and Bali. What's that ancient Transylvanian saying, "A fool and his frequent flyer miles is soon....?"

While in Boston we went on to Manchester, NH and visited with Diane and Fred Kollmorgan in their lovely old Exeter home. It reminded me of the Norman Rockwell version of our 160 year old mud house in Albuquerque which we recently sold.

Back in March we were visited by Jennifer and Mark Byrd who were investigating possible retirement sites... Get back! This place is awful... high heat, sand storms, coyotes stalking the streets, drunken drivers everywhere... not a place a sane

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(the operative word) person would want to live... yet, one of thefivefastest growing cities in the U.S. Cheerio... Jamie.

By the way, Jamie has moved since the last roster was printed. New address is 412 Bledsoe Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87107-6215. Phone ??? Let me remind everyone that any changes to the Class roster should be directed to Jack Wildman at 2305 West Island Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23185, 804-258-5129, or E-Mail jwildman@widomakercom. Jack is updating the roster, so please do this now.

Jamie Deuel has also brought up some logical and sensible guidelines that are unwrittens to which I and previous cortesponding secretaries have intended to comply, with regards to what should and should not be printed in our column. During the past five and a half years as your Shipmate guy, I have tried to edit out the "do not print this" stuff, but on occasion, I have been guilty of letting something slip by me that I know should not have wound up in the Class column. Usually, when one of you takes the time to sit down and compose a letter to your Classmates, I try to print it verbatim to get your message across. However, may I now request that future cortespondence to your column be carefully reviewed so as not to be boring, solicitous, boastful (to extteme) and especially embartassing to another Classmate. It is certainly OK to be humorous and to kid one of your buddies (as long as you know he can handle it as a friendly dig) so I don't get any angry phone calls.

For example, if you are aware of someone that is experiencing family problems, financial problems; physical, health or personal problems... please do not write to me about them. I am writing this to you because I inadvertently published information about a Classmate that was really personal and private to him and his family, that I had received from a third party. I did this, as I now realize, thoughtlessly with a lack of compassion for a dear friend and his wife.

Without mentioning any names, I want them to know that I am deeply embartassed and sorty for causing them any anxiety or personal pain. I want to announce this apology publicly to my Classmate and friend who called me personally and very politely advised me of my impropriety.

I just had to get this off my chest. I want to thank Jamie for being so practical and forthright in his positive feedback as to how people react to our column. I wish to thank all of you for the nice things you have shared with me about the monthly "what's happening with the Class of '54". Constmctive criticism is gratefully appreciated and... as Jamie so eloquently expresses it ... It's fine to publicize a

Classmate's business activities, but not to offer direct sales assistance... another, not so logical, bit of advice is to discourage lengthy discussion of the kids and other family members. Few Classmates know them. It's the Classmate who we know and love that we want to hear about. I don't think you can ever legislate against this sort of information, Jamie continues, but guidance could be offered to keep it to a minimum... highlights only, e.g. college graduation, service achievements, national honors, etc.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with the logic behind it... Jamie sends.

Bill Greenlaw has a new career position as a realtor with Coldwell Banker in Sevema Park, MD. Bill says that now I can't say he never sent me anything. Bill was my predecessor who did an outstanding job as C/S. Life can be described as three stages... Youth, middle age and how well you look... Nelson Rockefeller That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of children; who has filled his niche and has accomplished his task; who leaves the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem or a rescued soul; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who lookedfor the best in others and gave the best he had... Robert Louis Stevenson.

40th Reunion

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Pres., LCdr. Dennis Sullivan USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Thomas G. Kiefaber USN (Ret.) 10522 Bimham Rd., Great Falls, VA 22066

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40th Reunion No other mail this mondi, except from my grandchildren... so,... Look towards the horizon, set your sails, and... go for it! ... Eddie.

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By the time you read this, we will be ready to celebrate our magnificent 40th Reunion! As of diis writing (August 18th), 296 Classmates have signed up to attend. Most will be arriving on Thursday to attend the Class Project presentation and reception.

Some minor adjustments have had to be made because of the large turn-out, such as, a larger boat has been artanged for the river cmise on Thursday. The following companies will be well represented (15+ attendees): 1st, 7th, 8th, 9th, 13th, 14th & 16th.

On 17 August, the Class of '55 golf team, comprised of Denny Sullivan, Dick Morgan, Ray Hine, Tom Schultz, Joe Chmelik, John Adams and Lucy and Hank Mustin, smeared the Class of '54 team by one stroke, in their first annual meeting. "Hammering" Hine and "Magic Putter" Adams came in with the lowest round in the two person scramble— a 77! The match was followed by victory beverages and dinner at the Army-Navy Country Club, Arlington. Our team looks forward to challenging a USMA '55 team in the near future.

The adventures of "Appalachian Trail" Charlie Plumly continue—along with a report of a sobering experience.

I completed my annual Appalachian trail trek back in May. Each year gets better! Our daughter Sibyl, known as Honey these past twenty plus years, was with me from beginning to end (Hot Springs ,NC to Damascus, VA)—182 miles. What a time we had together. We are already talking about next year's section of 192 miles. Enclosed is an article based on an interview Honey had with the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Sibyl also set up an E-mail exchange hearing from Carl Strang, Paul Sutherland and Dan Butterfield during our adventure. Carl has already signed up again for next year.

The first of June, Frank Farino, Pat Taylor, Clark Gammel and I had lunch at the Duck-Inn in Virginia Beach. Clark has been under the weather for awhile but is doing great now and looks great.

The last of June, while assembling medical info to upgrade my Coast Guard license, it was discovered that I had an aortic aneurysm. This hit me right between the running lights, needless to say! If I had not decided on upgrading at this particular time, I would have never known that I had a problem for there were absolutely no symptoms. I fell great, fitness room every other day plus walking about 6 miles each day. The long and short of it is, went into a "Technical Availability" last week to get a Dacron graft. With the job signed off, I feel GREAT thanks to the good Lord, Sibyl and some pretty outstanding medical folks. Plan to be Ready-forSea and reporting 'Alpha Station" real soon.

Excerpt from the Richmond Times-Dispatch article: The idea for the trip was bom when Charlie was 10, and he and his father hiked the last leg of the Appalachian trail, which stretches from Georgia to Maine. "We spent a couple of days hiking and camping, and we had a great time," said Charlie.

He and his father decided to hike the trail every year, but U.S. involvement in World War II hindered their plans. Charlie has wanted to hike the trail ever since.. .He revived that dream three years ago, hiking the first leg of the trail, and deciding to do part of it every year until he finished.. .So, with 50-pound packs on their backs, Sibyl Plumly and her father spent 24 days camping, hiking and meeting new people. Sibyl became "Mighty Mary" after the female team in the America's Cup, and Charlie Plumly became "Tree-Bender" because his pack kept hitting the tree branches above.

Mighty Mary and Tree Bender It is sad to report that Rene de Valery passed away on July 21 in Caracas, Venezuela from the effects of a heart attack. His sister Sarah de Valery wrote to say that he was always very pleased to receive correspondence from the Naval Academy. Her address is: Avenida San Jose, Quinta Las Malvinas, La Floresta, Caracas, Venezuela, S.A. One of the hardest Classmates to locate finally surfaced. George (n) Martin, CAPT USN (Ret) wrote in to say hello and briefly fill us in on his career and curtent activities. After a very successful naval career, featuring three commands-at-sea, Don retired in 1985 to the San Francisco Bay area. He and his wife Dale spent 10 years there before moving to Port Townsend, WA (2023 E. Sims Way, #182, 98368), where he spends time "watching the U.S. Navy ships and aircraft passing by our home". Unfortunately, he doesn't expect to be able to attend the 40th. Other recentiy "found" Classmates include: David W. Caswell, David J. Conley, William R. Conway, Robert A. Hlawek, Joe T. Jackson, George E. Lawniczak Jr., Robert L. McVey, Justin A. Miller Jr., Robert R. Rule, Donald D. Shelton, Paul M. Ulshafer, and John E. Wildman.

The Ann and Wesley W. Saunders' Annual Crab and Frolic Feast was held on 29 July at their Severn riverside compound in Crownsville MD. Accompanying pictures attest to the good time had by all.

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East in June 96 and/or a trip to Dublin, Ireland to see the Navy-Notre Dame game which will be played there in November 96. Both sound like a great time and if interested call Diane Hughes (Massie '58) at 1-800-367-8310.

Received a letter from Jim Clark along with a picture of him and Suzy taken at the San Diego Yacht Club the day after New Zealand's "Black Magic" soundly defeated Dennis Connor. Visible in the trophy case is a congratulatory plaque which Jim presented to the club after its 1992 defense while he was the Southern California Yachting Association Commodore. The cup has moved on to Auckland, but the plaque remains forever! Jim is curtently Vice Chairman of the US SAILING'S Council of Sailing associations that takes in all of the clubs and their governing associations in the country and is mnning unopposed for a two year term as Chairman. During his terms as Commodore, Jim's clubs have done well.

He has been associated with a world youth champion, the first two women (and only US sailors) to win Olympic Gold Medals in '88 and the 4 state association to defend the cup in '92. In his spare time, Jim is a chili judge for the Intemational Chili Society. "A man who eats chili can't be all bad".

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Co-Chairmen Class Executive Committee Capt. Bill Henry USN (Ret.) Col. George Mushaiko USAF (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. P. C. Peterson USN (Ret.) 401 Third Avenue, Melbourne Beach FL 32951-2537 It is my sad duty to report the death of Nathaniel B. Skips Dyer who passed away at NRMC Portsmouth, VA, on 27 July from pancreatic cancer He was buried on 2 August at Arlington National Cemetery. After graduation. Skip was married at USNA and reported to Pensacola for flight training soon after. He flew the F4D-1 "Skyray" off INTREPID ( C V A 11) and the F4B "Phantom" where as Safety Officer he received the CNO Safety Award. During 1966-67 he deployed to Southeast Asia and flew 96 missions in the F4B from KITTY HAWK. In August he joined Fighter Squadron 41 as XO and then CO. Other tours of duty were in ROOSEVELT, FORRESTAL and

COMCARGRU 4 along with shore tours at Naval War College and at NAVAIR. He retired in 1980 to Virginia Beach and worked for Systems Exploration, Inc. providing technical support to CINCLANTFLT in U.S. and NATO interoperability matters. He is survived by his wife Ann, a daughter Susan and son Billy.

Heading back to the northeast after several years in Califomia, Kathy and Tom Bruyere list their new address as 3956 Cloverhill Road, Baltimore, MD 21218. Kathy has accepted a position with the American Heart Association and from the card I received, Tom continues to take life easy! Welcome back, folks. See you at the tailgates.

In other recent relocations, Marianne and Bill Green settled in Pensacola, FL after leaving the floods, draughts and forest fires of California just in time to be hit by Hurticane Erin. Address is listed as 4555 Bay Woods Cf, Pensacola, FL 32504-6847.

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Suzy and Jim Clark at San Diego Yacht Club For those who like to plan ahead. Bill Henry advises me that plans for the 40th reunion are starting to firm up. It wdl be held 8-10 November 1996 with headquarters at the Annapolis Loews Hotel. Plans include a brief by the Supe on Friday with lunch in King Hall and a cocktail party and dinner at Alumni Hall.

Saturday will feature a tailgate at the Pavilion and a thorough routing of Delaware followed by a cocktail and dinner dance at the hotel. On Sunday there will be a memorial service for those who have gone before us and a luncheon at Hubbard Hall. Buses will be available for those desiring transportation.

Lots of time to artange visits with the family, get discount tickets and a new wardrobe, BUT plan to be there! Remember it's NEXT year NOT next month.

Have you considered including USNA in your Estate Plans?

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Pres., Capt. Walter T. Meukow USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. W. H. Peerenboom USN (Ret.) 1003 Rachel Lane, Vienna, VA 22180 Owing to the bugs and gremlins which seem to attend this work since I've been submitting it into cyberspace, the front part of the column which should have been printed in the July-August issue of Shipmate seems to have hit "the cutting room floor." But, since I save all my work to a disc, it is not a dead loss, so here it is. Get out the July-August issue, with the VJ Day cover, open to page 106, and imagine that the next several paragraphs start under the '57 header. What then follows (in the magazine) is a letter that Walt Meukow came by my office and delivered to me, and which I promptiy cyberspaced to the Editor Evidently Walt's letter overtode my earlier transmission. (The real reason for the mix-up is the fact that the column contained a letter from Dale Hollabaugh, and it has been my fate that every time Dale sends an input, it goes awry, and isn't right until after he writes to ask what happened. I'll watch the mailbox).

Class of '57 News - July-August 1995 Issue We are fortunate that during this two month intercolumnar period (sounds almost like a Star Trek term), we have received a fair amount of mail. So, without further "ado" here is the content of the mail boat, in the order of receipt: First in line, is a letter from Dale Hollabaugh — dating back to his writing of 6 April — mailed 19 May (I only report that because Dale carefully watches the length of time it takes for articles he sends in to hit print — and it usually is measurable in epochs) — which reads as follows: A recent newspaper report read in part, "in one country, the top companies in a high tech industry collaborate with one another and get some govemment help to dominate a key sector in a global market. In the other country, industry leaders fear that if they don't do something soon, they'll be left out of a multibillion dollar business. The two countries?

The United States and Japan — but this time it's the Japanese companies that are losing the race.

Hoping to catch up with U.S. rivals, Japan's four largest computer companies, Toshiba, NEC, Hitachi and Fujitsu, are spending $2.2 Million to form a consortium called SRC (Storage Research Consortium) to research and develop hard drives and other storage devices used in computers." This new Japanese consortium, announced in late March, is an answer to the National Storage Industry Consortium (NSIC) located in San Diego. NSIC, founded in 1991, consists of some 40 companies and 40 universities and is spending about $100 Million over five years and growing. Why do we mention NSIC, you ask? Because Dale Hollabaugh joined NSIC a couple year ago, and is now responsible for eighty percent of NSIC's programs. The digital storage capability business is exploding and supporting great efforts like the National Information Infrastructure and greatly impacting the business, entertainment and personal information worids.

Consider a full length movie on CD, an entire 27 volume set of encyclopedias stored on cubic inch of material, or 6000 optical tape cartridges (similar in size to a current magnetic tape cartridge) that could store the entire output of the medical history for five years. '57ers are still in there kicking!

[Good on you , Dale, like so many others of our Class, you are demonstrating vision, hard work and ingenuity. We'll all look forward to the party when you hit it big!]

Next in the queue is a letter form Joe Koch, who writes (after noting the scarceness of column material of late): 1 joined the ranks of the not fully employed in December 1993, when 1 accepted an eariy retirement package from Southern California Gas Com-

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pany, where 1 had been working for seventeen years.

1 do some consulting in the fields of communications networks and project management, but do not have any desire to work full time in the corporate world any longer Working part time gives me the luxury to do what I want to do now. We intend to remain in our home in Fullerton, CA, until we can no longer maintain a house by ourselves. You can't beat the weather in this part of the country. Since I no longer commute on the Southem Califomia freeways at rush hour, getting places is very easy. The welcome mat is out for any Classmates who are out this way.

I have seen a few Classmates of late. Florence and Vic Prushan had dinner with Mary Jane and me last weekend. Vic has his own business management consultingfirm,VHP Associates, in Thousand Oaks, and we get together about twice a year.

Joyce and Joe Monteith had dinner with us about a month ago. I didn't realize Joe was in the area until a few months ago when I went into a local electronics store wearing my polo shirt with the Class crest. The salesman behind the counter suddenly said: "My father was in your Class." I obtained the Monteith's home phone number and gave Joe a call. It was great getting together for the first time in nearly thirty eight years. Joe retired from Hughes Aircraft last fall and has purchased a vending machine business to occupy his time. I saw Hugh McCauley at the LA Chapter of the Alumni Association Army-Navy Game affair last December. Hugh is still with McDonnell- Douglas in Long Beach.

The LA Chapter of the Alumni Association is having a 150th Birthday celebration next October 15th at the Anaheim Marriott hotel. From what I have heard at local chapter luncheons, it should be a great affair at a very reasonable cost. The Prushans and the Kochs are planning to attend, and we would like to get at least one full Class of '57 table, if not more. If anyone from the Class is planning to attend, please give me a call at 714773-1090 so we can arrange for all members of the Class and guests to sit together.

I am a fairly regular attendee at the chapter alumni luncheons at El Toro Marine Corps Air Station the second Tuesday of each month, but never see any other Classmates there. It would be great to have other members of '57 there sometimes.

Finally, we received a note from John Heyde, who writes: Just a note to let the Class know that we have discovered a long lost Classmate. Gifford Grange, now living in Jacksonville, Florida, was my roommate until he left to enter civilian life in the middle of third class year He was at NAPS before entering the Academy, and after leaving the Academy, he devoted his life to real estate. He attended college at the University of Florida at Gainesville, graduating in 1957. Gifford married his college sweetheart, Louise, in 1957. In addition to his real estate career, Gifford served two terms in the Florida House of Representatives, and two terms as a city councilman for the City of Jacksonville.

He retired six years ago, living off his earnings, devoting his life to his family, sailing and skeet shooting. He would love to hear from any Classmates living in the vicinity, or passing by. His address is, Mr. Gifford Grange (wife Louise), 2326 Laurel Street, Jacksonville, FL 32207.

That's it for mail. I had a call from Al Koster as I was writing this; he was in search of a phone number for Jim Foresman. He and Aggie are well, and still very much enjoying life in Orlando. They have recently visited two of their children in the Norfolk area, and report that grandparenting is as wonderful as ever In other Class milestones, Betty and 1 had the pleasure of sharing a night our with Monica and John Shewmaker in early June, to celebrate John's you know which birthday, and their 38th wedding anniversary. A wonderful evening was had by all, despite the lack of a bridge table.

September There has been very little mail since the last issue; it begins with a note from Albert J. Beveridge

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III, President of the George C. Marshall Foundation: I am pleased to inform you that Carol and Ron Marryott have donated a shelf in the George C. Marshall Library to the 1957 Classmates who were prisoners of war, or missing in action. The Inscription reads as follows: CLASS OF 1957, USNA POWs/MIAs

by Carol and Ron Marryott That is a memorial of which we can all be very proud, and we are grateful to Carol and Ron for their thoughtful tribute to those very special members of the Class. Thanks and BZ! And, Ron, this is a broad hint for you to write in and tell us what you are now up to since leaving the Marshall Foundation.

We received a brief note from Bruce Tapper, sent from the Harbor Fest of Oswego, New York, an event Bmce describes as recently instituted up there in the upper reaches of the Empire state. He was having a fine time, and wished to say hi to everyone. Consider it done.

Finally, Diane Hughes, bride of Massie Hughes '58, 3rd Co. asked that I include a blurb in the column announcing the upcoming trip to Dublin for the November 2 Navy-Notre Dame game. Diane's note, which came from Little Rock, contained an 800 number to call (800-367-8310) call, and go have a ball.

Perhaps being out of the country will change our luck...can't hurt! (She needs names and deposits by October 1).

The accompanying pictures were taken recently at the surprise 60th birthday party given for Herb Hoppe, and feature family members (including Herb's delightful mom and brother Warren Hoppe '61), and several Third Company Classmates and their wives. It was a great party, and Herb didn't even let on that he was in on the stunt. Of course, Carolyn allowed as how he managed to come home from work unannounced twice during the afternoon...strictly coincidence. Carolyn and Herb also hosted the annual Third Company summer family picnic and swim in early August. Among those in attendance, in order of my failing memory were Elizabeth and Vic Vieweg; Joy and Jim Foresman; Gin and Paul Behrends, and Paul's lovely cousin Cathy from France; Diane and Fred Howe; Bill Mickle; Betty and me. Unfortunately Betty and I had to depart early to pick up artiving visitors from the airport, so we missed being there for the tremendous rainstorm which passed through and brought an end to one of our more exhausting heat and humidity attacks. Great party as always, and an event always a highlight of the summer.

Donna and Warren Hoppe ('61); Carolyn and Herb Hoppe, and Mother Hoppe at Herbs six-zero

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Bill Peerenboom, Bev and Bob Foss; John Shewmaker, and Betty Peerenboom at Herb Hoppe's 60th

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Pres., LCol. Gordon M. Gerson USAF (Ret.) Sec'y, Col. Warren S. Walters USMC (Ret.) 5664 Ravenel Lane, Springfield, VA 22151 (703) 321-9586 October greetings, '58ers. This column will catch us up to the events that occurted up to mid-August, so while you may be raking leaves, set your time relationship back to mid-summer heat for the proper perspective.

There is another sad opening for the column this month, as our friend and 6th Company Classmate from the Philippine Navy, RAdm Carlito Y. Cunanan, AFP, (Ret) passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in Manila on the 31st of July. On a speaking trip to Japan in early July, he apparently contracted dengue fever from a mosquito bite. Nonfatal by itself, the fever caused him to be hospitalized on August 28th with an additional diagnosis of pneumonia. He was given a blood transfusion which caused a reaction, and the cumulative effects of these complications caused him to expire. He lay in state in the Fort Bonifacio Chapel for one week, with a Marine honor guard, and was interted in Manila on August 6th.

Carlito was well known to the entire Class during our USNA years. He was our only exchange Classmate from the Philippines, and had already attended a year at the Philippine Military Academy before he joined USNA '58. An active participant in the academic, athletic, and liberty goings-on of those days, he was best known as a Brigade Boxing Champion youngster year. In our Lucky Bag you can find several photos of Carlito...stenciling his white works, working in skinny lab, and using a materials testing machine.

His career in the Navy of the Philippines was exceptional. He progressed through patrol craft assignments to staff jobs as a junior officer, and was sent back to NPGS Monterey for his Masters degree. After service with the Customs office in Manila, he continued to move rapidly ahead, becoming the Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard, and subsequently, the Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy, the equivalent of our CNO. He served as military advisor to two Presidents, and upon retirement, became a vice-president of the Philippine National Oil Corporation, then President of PETRON, the petrochemical division.

During all those years, he was visited by various Classmates passing through Manila, and on rare occasions he had the opportunity to visit here in the States. His last visit was for our 35th Reunion. He became an avid golfer and enjoyed playing with '58ers whenever he could. Carl married Elizabeth Seltz, an American schoolteacher, in the early '60s, and they had three children, Carl, Richard, and Kathy, all of whom attended college in the DC area and met many of the '58 group during those years.

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April was to artange for the manufacture of 100 Class crests in brass as blazer crests, which he then donated half the cost to the Class. His wife, Liz, made a similar gesture of 100 smaller brass crests for the ladies of the Class.

We shall miss this fine Classmate, and extend condolences to the family on the loss of Carlito, a husband, father. Naval Officer, and patiiot. He was tmly a Greater 58er!

Further information on the passing of Peter Berry Forrestel (22nd Co) in January, announced in last month's column. He retired in 1989 after 35 years govemment service with the Naval Facilities Engineering Command, and was living in Green Valley, Arizona. He is survived by his wife, three children, three grandchildren, and a sister.

Among the "Lost Sheep" found during the last Class mailing were Scott Woods (17Ui Co) at 3216 Meadow Road, Leavenworth, KS 66049, and Leroy Haenze (20th Co), 614 Bymes Dr. San Antonio, TX 78209. Also a new address for Bob Musgrove (5th Co), now at 218 Riggs Drive, Clemson, SC 29361, in the retirement home they had built.

A short letter from Jack Osborn (2nd Co), reporting on a reunion with Rod Gorton (2nd Co) in Florence, Italy, last May. This was the first visit for Rod by a Classmate since he moved to Italy over 30 years ago! Rod coordinates the Italian studies program for Gonzaga University, and he and his wife Mazia have 4 daughters and 2 sons. Mazia is Viennese, but as she speaks no English and Rod speaks no German, the family language is Italian.

As for the Osboms, Jack continues to mn his manufacturing company. Valley Industries in Cincinnati, OH, and he and Marilyn have 4 sons and 3 grandchildren.

Virginia Beach '58ers Wedding bells rang on July 29th for Jimmie Gene Marshall (22nd Co) and Sally Thoureen here in the DC area, with a reception following at the ArmyNavy Counfry Club. Sally works for Capitol Consulting, and Jim continues to work at George Washington University. Their new address is 9300 Poplar Spring Court, Burke, VA 22015.

Photos submitted by John Swope (6th Co) show the attendees from that company at a pool party in August at his home in Derwood, MD. Nurse Barb and Dr. John were joined by Teddy and Murray Blank, Peg and Pooch Caldwell, Willie and Mike Dallam, Kathy and Roger Lyons, and Vibeke and Poj Walters. The guys worked on getting a company newsletter in the mail, then spent time swimming, dining, and swapping sea stories about everyone else in the company. One picture shows Blank and Walters holding the Class flag behind the ladies, Peggy Caldwell, Vibeke Walters, Teddy Blank, Barbara Swope, Willie Dallam, and Kathy Lyons. In the other picture, Walters, Dallam, Blank and Swope are standing, while Lyons and Caldwell kneel.

6th Company Drags Osboms and Gorton in Florence, Italy Barry Howard (4th Co) wrote about being a "ringer" in a golf game set up by Bob Jones (3rd Co) early in the summer, and enclosed a photo of a '58 gathering in Virginia Beach they had the same weekend. In the photo you will find Lou and Jim Sheehan (1 st Co), Marie and Chuck Larzelere (20tii Co), Marilyn and Jerry Larson (18th Co), Margareta and Bob MacGregor (10th Co), Carl Russ (4di Co) and his new bride, Sylvia and Barry Howard, Nancy and Dick Dunbar (15th Co), and Sue and Bob Jones.

Barty says the Howards and Jones kept up with the Generation X group one evening, following the '58 pattern of "dance all night, consume large amounts of adult beverages, and jump into the pool", the night before the tournament. Barry didn't get very specific about the outcome of the golf game, other than he and Bob did not finish dead last!

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6th Company at Swopes Pool Bud Manazir (12th Co) sent in an update from Mission Viejo, CA, where he reports a return to a company he left in 1988. He also tells that on die 38th anniversary of graduation/wedding, Annie Manazir broke her left ankle, and it took 8 surgical pins and a plate to get her back on her feet, albeit tenderly. Their son Mike '81 has been deep selected for Commander and is finishing a tour at the Pentagon, and son Chris is working full time and still pursuing a degree in nursing.

Joining the list of pilots who have hit the mandatory retirement age of 60 and are being put on the retired list by their respective airlines are: Mike Frawley (17th Co), American Airlines; Ricky Davidson (4th Co), United Airlines; and Al Swanson (21st Co). Frawleys took a trip to Africa in June and spent time in Namibia hunting, and will be staying in their home in Scottsdale, AZ. The Davidsons will be staying in Evergreen, CO, where Ricky plans to remain active in the aviation safety area as an investigator. Swannie plans to stay in West Orange, NJ, become a golf-meister, and hit the southern golf courses in the winter months.

A report and photo of the '58 contingent at June Week West was sent in by Jake McMichael (10th Co), who says a grand time was had by all with a fancy dinner, a few speeches and dancing after dinner Joe Moran (13th Co) and Kurtz Gilligan (24di Co) did a great job of pulling off a swell party! Attendees included the AUards, Bartels, Bellows, Brophys, Cooks, Davises, Gilligans, Hap Halliday, Hannas, Chuck Larsons, Malcewiczes, McMichaels, McNalls, Lee Mink, Joe Morans, Phil Moulton, Ostrums, Potters, and Skezases, all shown holding up The Flag.

Jake also sent in a license plate shot of him and George Skezas (16th Co) standing in front of Jake's '56 Chevy with the "NAVY 58" plates for California.

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Pres., VAdm. Francis R. Donavan USN (Ret.) Chairman, Ex. Coram., Capt. David W. Dyke USNR (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. John A. Butterfield USN (Ret.) 1130 Sugar Sands #190, Singer Island, FL 33404 FAX 407-863-8984

Skezas, McMichael, and '56 Chevy with '58 Plates Joe Sleekier (15th Co) sent in an update on his activities and a commitment to be at the 40th Reunion. Since August of 1993, he has been the Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Association East Central Florida Chapter in Melboume, FL. He and Terty became acquainted with the disease when Joe commanded the Naval Home, but not to the extent he sees in his curtent work. Joe was elected as the liaison between the statewide Alzheimer's coalition and the Office of the Secretary of Elder Affairs for Florida, and was recently appointed to the Special Care Task Force that will recommend training criteria to the Florida legislature for assisted living facilities serving victims of the disease. Joe is obviously giving of himself to a problem that many of us have or will encounter in our family lives. He says that if you want a tme challenge, seek out your nearest Alzheimer's chapter (214 nationally) and offer to help.

The Class of '58 plans for the Navy-Notre Dame in Dublin, freland, Nov. 2, 1996 got put into motion in early August, with Dianne and Massey Hughes (3rd Co) putting the artangements together. You should have received a postcard with details from them, but if you missed it call Dianne at home, 501225-8497. Most of the Wild Bunch that traveled the Caribbean with them will be assaulting Ireland, along with a large DC chapter contingent! Support your Navy Team against all the Fighting Irish!

About the brass '58 Class crests we received from the Cunanans. The men's crest is 3" high and the ladies is 2". They are heavily embossed and have prong-clasps for mounting on a pocket or sweater.

Clivie Goodwin (3rd Co) 703-323-8721 has the men's and Vibeke Walters 703-321-9586 has the ladies. They are $10.00 each (great price!), plus postage. Don't forget the beautiful '58 crest belt buckles artanged by Larry Schlang at $25.00 each. Gordon Gerson at 703-437-0074 has these. Any of them would make a great Christmas gift for a '58er or his lady!

'58 Trivia: The original Naval Academy seal was designed in 1898 for placement on the front of the New York University Club, and was adopted as the official Academy seal by the Navy Department. Most of us recognize a "shot" as either a hypodermic injection or 1 ounce of liquor, but do you recall what a "shot" was back in '54-'55? Hasta Luego\ WSW

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Hello '59ers!

Joan D. Bacon writes to us from 24285 N. W. Johnson Rd., Poulsbo, WA 98370: I thought you might be interested in the enclosed article, "Westinghouse Names Tank Cleanup Manager". Rog and I have built our home here in Poulsbo, on the Hood Canal and it has been a wonderful experience. We both participated fully in the construction; Roger did much of the interior finish trim work and it is truly beautiful. Landscaping now occupies much of my time but it is a joy to garden in this lovely setting. In June Roger accepted this position with Westinghouse, Hanford. It is an enormous challenge. On retirement Rog said he would like to be involved in solving environmental problems, and as Vice President and Manager of the Tank Waste Remediation System for Westinghouse, Hanford, he has found that job! In June '95 Shipmate you will note Class of '60 Bob Traister is at Hanford also; nice to have USNA friends in place!

Wishing you all the best. Sincerely, Joan Bacon.

Thanks Joan!

And if editors will be kind, excerpts from the TRl CITY HERALD article follow: In his new position Bacon will provide management and direction for the tank cleanup program, which has about 1000 employees and an annual budget of $400. The program is responsible for safely storing 156 million gallons of radioactive and chemical wastes and resolving safety issues surrounding those tanks. Bacon served as VP and head of the Pacific Northwest office for Sonalysts Inc after he retired as a Vice Admiral in 1993, after 34 yrs active duty which included assignment as head of the nation's submarine force. "Bacon brings with him impressive credentials and a solid background in directing complex technical projects with multiple customers and stakeholders" said the Hanford President. VAdm. Bacon is a 1959 USNA grad and holds a master's degree in computer science from the Naval Postgraduate School.

It is time to Fall back for this-version of the column, which raeans that due to a failure to find the raail buoy, I have to resort to raaking up stories for the Class. But I shall try to include at least a shred of truth in what you are about to read. No, it will be at least half of what you read, so I will be above the norm, right?

But to get serious, I do have accurate, and sad, information to pass on to the Class. We lost our Classmate, John E. Seeburger, on July 31, in Long Beach Memorial Hospital, California. His son John III informed the USNA Alumni Association of the death of his father, and also our '59er is survived by his wife Linda. John was a member of the 17th Company, originally from Chino, CA. He retired as a Major USMC. Joe Flynn, Dave Dyke and many other '59 Classmates were planning to attend a Memorial Service at USNA, held at the Chapel in early August. If you wish to express your condolences or be in contact with the family, call John III at 714492-4324.

I received this nice letter from William John Hancock, "Bill", who used to set records for commuting to Washington from way out in Western Maryland, and who was one of the "old faithful" in attendance at most of the DC area functions:

on the beach (of the Strait of Juan de Fuca). Crab season just started with a bang. Anyone out this way is requested to drop in and take pot luck. Please ask John Paine to add me to his list of out-of-area Classmates and to let me know when his expanded Class directory is available. I have some computerized CDROM telephone directories for the entire U.S. If I can be of help locating people with these, please let me know. My E-mail address is HANCOCKSB@AOL.COM. P S. Can those planning our 40th arrange things to minimize costs. I felt those in the past were just too expensive. Just attended my 40th high school reunion and we got a lot for the money. Just asking... and perhaps those coming from far away might get a bit of a break, and it would be incentive to bring in a few lost sheep from great distances. Thanks for listening! (sec'y: opinions worth consideration. Bill!)

I think that I mentioned a few columns ago that Jim Culliton had written to me, frora his digs at 39 EUery St #7, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138. Jim and Stan Cobb get together regularly for vacations, 'oddball outings' (my term), and various feats of daring-do. I am in hopes that Jim will provide us with an update after this sumraer time. Germany, Ireland, Thailand, Yosemite, Martha's Vineyard, and other exotic places had been places for previous R 'n Rs. Perhaps we will know Jim and Stan's political leanings if we learn they went to Jackson Hole in August. Come on, Stan, it is tirae you wrote the Class; I have just given you an opening .

And it gives me an opening to talk about a fantastic leader I hope we shortly hear and see more of.

General Colin Powell, U.S. Army (Ret.) I had the chance to hear him give an absolutely brilliant speech at the National Sporting Goods Association show in Chicago on July 18th. Over 1000+ of us were tiemendously impressed with his flawless speech (not a note, no prompter, with no hesitation or pause, unless it was to inject some wonderful humor or points for emphasis), his marvelous manner, and his sense of mission to continue to contribute to our society in a meaningful way. Many of us hope that will be from the White House, and much sooner and not later! General Powell's book comes out in September and he is committed to an extensive promotional tour. My bet is that shortly after Thanksgiving time, we will all know what direction this great American will be taking â&#x20AC;&#x201D; academe, foundation work, appointed position in public service, a mn for political office... and the question remains, what party or independent??? Many of you will have heard him speak and read his words (or what has been said about him), and usually will detect great respect and praise for Presidents, Reagan and Bush. Any bets??

Here is one bet I will win! Phil Powers will be the most widely traveled of our Hawaiian contingent, and will be the most faithful reporter from Alohaland!

Aloha from Paradise! Just a short update on a recently completed joint '59 operation involving participants from Honolulu and King George, Virginia. In June Joy and Ed Veazey teamed up with the Valli and Phil Powers team in a joint exercise (FIRE and ICE) involving computer comms, local Intel, military airlift, billeting, and native hospitality. The objective was to transit the Atlantic to a remote location, remain for at least one week, photograph unusual sights, mingle with both locals and American-forces, experience the native environment, and spend the least amount of money possible.

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Phil Powers, Valli Powers, Joe Veazey and Ed Veazey enjoying cocktails with 2000 year old glacier ice It so happened that we were able to take advantage of prepositioned personnel at our desired destination; they provided Intel on the local military and civilian situation, as well as billeting and outstanding hospitality. With the assistance of Ted Veazey (a P-3 pilot stationed at Keflavik) and the Reykjavik-located sister, brothers, nieces, and nephews of Valli Powers, destination ICELAND! On 9 June the '59 forces embarked on a SpaceA flt from Norfolk NAS; landed at Keflavik NAS on Saturday moming, June 10. After being met by Ted Veazey, and getting required briefings, our forces split up with Ed and Joy billeted at NAS; Valli and Phil housed on the local economy (relatives) in Reykjavik. We joined forces again on Monday and with the use of Ted's Jeep, purchased provisions and ventured into the hinterland for 3 nites at Valli's sister's summer house near Fludir, northwest of Hekla volcano (some of the FIRE).

We ventured along the southem coast of Iceland to a glacier lagoon, where glacier ice from the largest glacier in all of Europe (Vatnajokull) breaks off and flows into the sea. With a background in Naval Intelligence, it was natural for Phil to seek out a suitable sample of glacier ice for further analysis. (Ha!) On the retum trip to our temporary base of ops, we photographed much of the scenic countryside including waterfalls, farm houses (ed: no daughters there?), sheep, lambs, glaciers, canyons, etc. That evening we celebrated our adventures with cocktails in 2000+ yr ice! The next day we photographed the geysers at Geysir, and one of the largest waterfalls in Europe, Gullfoss (Iceland's "Niagara Falls"). Next we packed the jeep and ventured into the interior, to Thingvellir where Iceland's first parliament met at Althing in 930 AD, and from where Iceland's independence from Denmark was proclaimed on 17 June 1944. That evening our forces again split up, to be rejoined on a Friday for shopping and sightseeing in downtown Reykjavik.

That moming Ed had an interview with the Icelandic Lifesaving and Rescue Association, with the objective to acquaint them with Veazey's SKY ALERT (trademark) rescue device. (To the amazement of the entire landing party, our trip was compromised when the association showed so much interest that they invited a reporter and photographer from the local paper Saturday's paper then had an article and picture of Ed flying his SKY ALERT in Reykjavik harbor!) Friday evening our combined forces were together at NAS in excellent accommodations that were better than most expensive hotels. Saturday moming we were on the list to fly Space-A on the retum charter flight to Norfolk, but all seats were taken by higher priority passengers. So another day in Iceland (tough duty) and since it was Independence Day, June 17, we joined in the celebrations and found ourselves reveling with the local population at 2300, under early dusk skies. It never gets dark that time of year.

Sunday moming we finally departed on an Air Force KC-135 tanker, but headed for Niagara Falls (the real one!). Because of outstanding local military support (i.e. Ted Veazey) we found ourselves in the only 4 VIP seats on the aircraft; other pax took 'the more comfortable'/better view jump seats... ha! Upon arrival at Niagara Falls and with great logistic ingenuity, our forces commandeered local transportation (a cab, dummy!) to the Buf-

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falo airport. We procured tickets to Norfolk, via Cleveland, and got to our Virginia home base at 0230 Monday, June 19. Mission accomplished.

Warmest Aloha, Phil.

Thanks Phil for your excellent mission impossible scenario, ya dun good!

Dave Dyke called rae the other day to discuss sorae Class business, the column, future plans, etc.

He said he had just flown his final check ride for the airline. Since he is flying large jet aircraft, he soon will come up to the mandatory retirement age. He is contemplating a number of options, and I asked him if one included writing (if you remember he authored a book on aviation), and that was a 'maybe'. Dave still has young family to care for, and until education is all artanged, he and Betsy have their work cut out for themselves. Dave reminded me to remind you that '59 donated a beautiful lamp with nameplate to the Army-Navy Club in downtown DC. It can always serve as a convenient meeting place, particularly for '59ers visiting from out of town. Have a look; you will like what you see, and the Club is a great place for the periodic Class luncheons. The Class will have met September 14th, and the Club was to serve as the 'polling place' for the Executive Comraittee elections. Results will be published next column.

Nice letter from Mickey Garverick writing from 4333 Ashford Lane, Fairfax, VA 22032 (Tel. 703425-6215): I have to get this in the mail or I am going to be drawn and quartered by Bill Clautice, I volunteered to forward the attendance list for the Naval Submarine League Symposium since there were at least 12 of us there: Roger Bacon, Bill Clautice, Charles Michael Garverick, Jack King, Bill Houley (last '59er to retire I think), Vince Obsitnik, Guy Reynolds, Jim Collins, Bob Touhey, Ed Yeazey (selling books for his father-in-law, Adm. Gallantin), Larry Vogt, and Dick Westfahl.

If more were there, then it is a way of getting them to answer up, send you a letter, and include news for the Class. Deal?? Oh, we tried to get a picture but it was like herding geese — they just didn't get it! Thanks for all the hard work and encouragement to get Classmates to keep us informed about ourselves. I appreciate the news. I still keep in contact with 10 Classmates on the DC call tree, most of whom are 23rd Company-mates.

Rise and Shine, Mickey. Good Job, Mickey, and your Itr and thoughts are much appreciated.

Another letter from one of my fellow mnners with a photo that includes some of my favorite folks (Mickey you are there!), and this one is from Gary Smith at 4303 Argonne Dr in Fairfax, VA 22032:

t^*l.»3 Gary and Ann Smith, Gerry and Jake Boltz, Barbara and "Shorty Wilson; Front Row Brenda and Gary Geist and Nancy Gunther Have been meaning to send you the enclosed picture since the 15 Jan ' 95 wedding of our daughter Julie to Art Lowry at the Trinity College Chapel in DC. Julie and her Mom (great lady Ann Smith!) are both graduates of Trinity. On hand to join in the celebration were '59ers Brenda and Gary Geists, Nancy Gunther, Gerry and Jake Boltz, Barbara and Jim "Shorty" Wilson, and Ruth and

Mickey Garverick. Quite a celebration it was as Julie was the last of our 4 daughters to be married.

Ann and I are fortunate to have all living nearby and we are now adjusting to the role of grandparents with 1 grandson and 2 more grandkids on the way. Life is good! Thanks for continuing to put out the great '59 column with such enthusiasm. See you Homecoming, if not before. Gary.

Thanks dear friend, but I regret to say that I won't make the Oct 21st wkend in Annapolis. I have important Sports Industry meetings in Palm Beach that weekend, and my job with International Inline Skating will keep me here. I will be in the DC area that following weekend (in and out of DC til 5 November) so hope to see some of you then.

Sorty I also had to miss the Summer Picnic which was held at Veazeys-on-the-Potomac August 12th.

Hope the weather cooperated (and it should have, just ahead of the threat of Hurticane Erin), that there was a good turnout, and fun was had by all. Now it will be a race to see who is the most faithful 'n fast reporter who will have given me the details of the event.

I have been asked to make this report: The NavyNotre Dame football game in Nov. '96 is to be played in Dublin, Ireland. If you are interested in a special trip to root for Navy there (or a different trip, a cmise to the Far East), call 1-800-367-8310.

Me, I am going to 'cmise' to the West Coast at the end of this month, on business for USA. I will be cruising (i.e. in-line-skating) in some places that range from San Diego to San Jose, as I visit corporations in the in-line industry. Hope to skate into some '59ers along the way.

Hope there will be a few safe havens, smooth and forgiving places, where I can stop! — And I will be welcome. Rise and Shine, gang!

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Pres., Dr. Richard R. Pariseau Sec'y, Ron Hinkel 2721 Bertyland Dr, Oakton, VA 22124-1448 "KEEP THE MOMENTUM ROLLING" If you are reading this now you are either at Homecoming or attended, or couldn't make it this time.

Congratulations and best wishes to every one of you and your loved ones on our 35th Reunion and the 150th Anniversary year of the U.S. Naval Academy.

Wherever you are, there will be a toast from us to absent Classmates.

Classmate News: With regret I must inform the class of the sudden death of Tom Mariano (1 st) of a heart attack on Sunday, August 6th at his home in Pittsburgh. Tom was the office manager for the Trane Company there. Our Classmates, Willie Taylor and Buzz Ausley, were pallbearers at the funeral, and Tom Donahue, who's son worked for Tom, also attended. Memorial gifts, if desired, are to be sent in Tom's name to: the Greater Pittsburgh Guild for the Blind, 311 Station Street, Bridgeville, PA 15017. This is all the info I have at the moment, since I just received the news before the schedule deadline. Hopefully, we'll have a full report in next month's coluran.

Bill Spearman checked in with a report of Class participation in a pre-commissioning ceremony; Bob Byrne and I recently participated in a presentation at the pre- commissioning ceremony of PAUL HAMILTON (DDG-60). The ceremony was held on board YORKTOWN here in Charleston, SC. Since

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the new ship's hull number coincides with our Class graduation year, it was felt that a momento for the wardroom was in order. I must say that the clock and barometer set that Jim Duffy put together was indeed the classiest of more than two dozen presentations made. The ship's PCO repeatedly assured us that the Class of 1960's gift would have a most prominent place in the wardroom. Additionally, city officials charged with arranging the commissioning were most appreciative of our Class' participation and interest.

Bob Byrne. CDR John Hammerer, PCO DDG-60, and Bill Spearman.

Otherwise, Bob and I are busily honing our golf game and thoroughly enjoying retirement in the low country. If the Pee Dee River doesn't rise, we will see you at the reunion in the Fall, /s/ Bill Thanks for the note. Bill, and much appreciation for representing the Class at the ceremony.

Washington-Annapolis Chapter News: See you at the Reunion! That's all Folks!! Keep the Momentum Rolling through Thirty-Five!

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Pres., Mr Jack Stevens Sec'y, Capt. Roger Onorati USN (Ret.) 1756 Point No Point Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401 (410) 849-3812 (H); (301) 261-8862 (W) (H) (410) 849-3812, (W) (301) 261-8862, Fax (301) 261-8669 Greetings guys and gals. Light fare this month so I thought I'd put in a plug for our "New and Improved" Shipmate magazine. If you're like most folks here's what happens when Shipmate arrives. The first thing you do is thumb to the back section to see if you've died yet. If your name isn't there, you then surf through the class column to see if your name is there. If it is you read that section, then probably fall asleep. If it isn't, you go directly to sleep. By the time you wake up, not only can't you remember whether you read the entire magazine, let alone the entire '61 column, but also forget what class you were in. Then, since you're too embartassed to ask anyone, you put the magazine on top of a pile of old magazines near your desk labeled, "Stuff-I-plan-toread-someday-soon-unless-there-is-somethingmore-interesting-to-do-like-gargle-with-a-can-ofDrano." Then you probably forget where to find the pile. About once every 6-9 months, you accidentally trip over the pile, get mad, weed out all the stuff over three days old, and send it to the nearest landfill. DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR???

The point here is that most of you probably read our Class column and maybe even a few other Class columns where you might recognize the name of a former shipmate, your plebe, or soraeone from '58'60 who may have either spooned you or tortured you during plebe year, take your pick. However, it can be scientifically proven (the funding for this

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project has survived the first round of cuts in President Clinton's latest budget and she said she would veto the whole package if it was left out) that none of you read Shipmate cover to cover. My point here is that this IS NOT your father's Shipmate any more.

A lot has changed, readers, and the whole entire magazine is now worth reading. The new Communications Staff has brought Shipmate into the modern age, dealing with curtent and sometimes provocative issues in the Mail Call section; publishing relevant articles that are no longer monopolized by people writing only about gunboats on the South China Station; and having some great monthly features including "Superintendent's Call", "President's Call", and many, many more. Also included have been Homecoming sign-up forms and schedules, annual ballots for the Board of Trustees, football schedules, sports results. Naval Acaderay Store hours, etc. Shipmate has becorae the real "gouge" for what's happening, not only at the Naval Academy, but also throughout our alumni community.

So, the point is this: I'm urging, that starting with this issue, you resist the temptation to fall asleep imraediately after reading my column (there may be a message in this for me too) and read the whole magazine. You'll like what you see. Even some of the ads aren't too bad. End of commercial. On to the nooze! [ed. note: Thanks for the kind words and vote of confidence. We are definitely trying to live up to those standards. Nancy :-)] MAIL CALL. I'm sorty this letter dated 4 May is late, because I placed it in the wrong file, but I'm happy to report, "The Falcon has landed." Doug Falconer checked in from Orange Park, Florida with the following missive.

Decided it was about time I did my part to replenish your mail bag. It's been a little over a year since I was back for the Bowl Team's Reunion which Pat and I thoroughly enjoyed. The '61ers in attendance contributed funds toward the purchase of a "Walk of Fame" brick for our team/Classmate John Pritchard. After sending in the funds, NAAA notified me that records indicated a contribution in John's name had previously been submitted by another party. Later, further research revealed that was not the case and NAAA accepted our contribution.

In December '931 accepted a job here in the Jacksonville area. After nine months of 14 hour days, the only obvious accomplishments were my golf game and my sex life both deteriorated beyond recognition. Consequently, I concluded the best course of action was to give up my second career Not sure that action has helped the deterioration, but we continue to work on it! I try to visit my 18 littie green, naturally air conditioned offices here in our gated community 3-4 times a week. No traffic jams to contend with but occasionally a trap or some other hazard makes it difficult to arrive at a given office in the fashion I would like. When Pat isn't making the office tour with me, she keeps busy doing volunteer work for Hospice and shopping for the three grandchildren (4th due the end of May.) In early June we will journey to our summer place on Pickerel Lake just north of Fergus Falls, Minnesota. Along the way we'll stop and visit the grandchildren in Atlanta and Chicago. After three months of fishing and golfing we'll have to rush back home for the regular season opener of the Jacksonville Jaguars, since I managed to acquire season tickets before they sold out.

If any Classmates are planning to be in the JAX area, call us, 904-272-5654. BEAT ARMY and enough others for a winning season.

Curt Holcomb sends a note and photo from down south, and issues the first tennis challenge for the 35th.

Enclosed is a picture of two of '61sfinestMen's' 55 champions of the City of Charieston Tennis Toumament. Proof you can be good looking and still play good tennis. Joe Mueller and I hereby challenge all comers at the 35th reunion. Phil Jones, formerly of '61 before he moved on to '62 to help salvage their tarnished reputation, has been

at the facility where Joe and I work. Phil is on the Board of Directors of the Charleston Redevelopment Authority.

Holcomb and Mueller showing off their trophies Mary and Joe Mueller are starting a new house on a tidal creek near Charleston. I think Joe plans to build the dock first and then worry about Mary's house. First things first.

SEEN AND HEARD AROUND TOWN. On 19 August, Sue and Dick "Kiwi" Kievit's son Rick was married to Lisha Werba in a ceremony held at the Loews Hotel in Annapolis, our 35th reunion headquarters. Judy and I attended along with Carol and Dick Morgan, and Pat and Jim Luper.

We had two retirement ceremonies that took place on 8 September. The first was that of Rear Admiral Paid Moses, who retired from the job as Commander, Naval Base, Norfolk. The second was Jim Ibach's wife. Rear Admiral Maryanne Ibach, Nurse Corps, USNR at the Washington Navy Yard. Since this was written before 8 September, I have no reports on either of the ceremonies for this issue. Hopefully, I'll get something frora some of the attendees for the next issue.

On 22 July, recently retired Rear Admiral Jerry Smith got one final chance to wear his uniform as he represented the Class at the commissioning of RAMAGE (DDG-61) at Boston Naval Shipyard. The day before the commissioning aboard CONSTITUTION (Old Ironsides) Jerry attended a presentation ceremony hosted by the Navy League and presented the ship with a plaque from the Class of '61.1 hope to have more to report on this in the next issue.

UPCOMING LOCAL CLASS EVENTS. Washington area Class luncheons on Tuesday November 14 and January 9. Army-Navy football game party at Gloria and Dave Stem's new home in Rockville, Maryland on Saturday, December 2nd beginning at 12 noon..

35th REUNION GOUGE. The initial survey remms from our first mailing in July indicate that all of you have received the initial gouge on the reunion. Our erstwhile reunion coordinator. Bob McLaughlin, asked rae to pass some information and answers some questions for you.

Some of you have asked if the Midshipman Store will be open. The bad news is the answer is NO! because there is no more Midshipman Store. The good news is that the old Midshipman Store has been renamed The Naval Academy Store and it will be open during our horaecoming weekend, pending any further and yet unannounced and unanticipated congressional investigations ... you know how that goes.

In case you missed it in the August-September Shipmate (see lead-in to this column), between pages 32

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and 33 there is a six-page ad for the new store that lists all the times and dates it will be open during the football season. If you haven't seen the new store yet, plan to. Nordstrom has nothing on it as far as the variety of merchandise carried, though they still carry the day on service.

There are two Day's Inns in Annapolis. The one we're using is at Riva Road, and its phone numbers are 410- 224-2800 and 800- 638-5179.

There was much interest in Company parties to be held on Thursday evening of our reunion weekend, and questions of how they will be organized.

This is not something that will be handled by the reunion committee, but rather by the individual companies setting up the soirees on there own, 9th Corapany Raiders excepted; they will definitely need some professional help. Before too long, we will publish a list of company reps and I suggest that they do all the planning for the companies that want to get in an extra day of partying.

Finally, a note on our reunion golf outings. I put something in the June Shipmate to sign up with me.

Some of you did directiy through me, and that was good!. Some of you indicated your desire to play on the survey form you retumed. That also is good, and you're on the list. For those of you who have not yet signed up and want to play, this is bad! Remember, the golf sign-up is on a first-come, first-served basis. As of the tirae I subraitted this column on 22 August 1995, we were more than half filled for both days. Don't end up being a caddie; sign up now!

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Pres., RAdm. Stephen K. Chadwick USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Howard Pinskey RO. Box 3380, Annapohs, MD 21403 Greetings From Annapolis!

Homecoming '95 Greetings From Annapolis!

As we read this month's Class news it will have been one third of a century (thirty three years four mondis) since we graduated. TEMPUS FIGIV. I hope we're all around and in good health at the two-thirds century mark.

AROUND THE FLEET! Our active duty Classmate roster went down two notches over the summer with the retirements of RADM Fred Lewis, from the Doctrine Command in Norfolk and RADM Tom Mercer, from the Naval Postgraduates School in Monterey. The Class salutes these fine naval aviators and officers for their tremendous contributions to our Navy and our country throughout their successful careers.

CLASS LETTERS! Jim Coppersmith, who lives in Shawnee Mission, Kansas sends us this note and photograph: Three special agents got together for an impromptu dinner party in late July, courtesy of Richard A. Szekely, Jr. at the Seven Seas Restaurant after cruising one of Wisconsin's beautiful lakes with drinks in hand toasting our Classmates.

Dick recently retired from the FBI and is shown here with his lady friend Sue Nieland, red sweater left side. Dick Tash and I are special agents with Northwestern Mutual Life and were attending a home office meeting in Milwaukee which prompted the get together. My bride of 31 years, Toni, helped us celebrate a great evening. We look forward to seeing the rest of all our Classmates at one of those

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wonderful reunions and wish the best of health and happiness to everyone in the meantime.

Wisconsin Reunion Dick Hayes, our vice president, wrote the following: Thought I'd drop you a line and let you know the latest happenings in the Hayes family. My youngest daughter, Kathleen got married on May 13th and it was a beautiful day for a wedding. I'm enclosing a picture and just wanted you to know that I can still fit into my Mess Dress Blue Uniform that I got in Hong Kong in 1964. Two of my best friends and Classmates were able to make it for the big day. John Kelly flew in from San Diego and Nina and Barney Walsh flew up from Pensacola. Speaking of Barney, I talked to Bamey and Nina after the hurricane "ERIN" rolled through Pensacola. Lots of tree damage in the area. Bamey had one big pine tree come to rest on his roof and another took out his "Florida Room". The most important thing is everyone in the family was unhurt. I've been working for the same company since I retired 5 years ago. We have a management support contract for OSD Health Affairs and are heavily involved in the automated systems and other "wires" that support the new TRICARE health program for active duty and retirees. It has been interesting work so far — something entirely different from driving ships. I still get my sea time in, but now it's on a cruise ship. We were in the Eastem Caribbean last February and I'll tell you there's nothing finer than standing on the foc'sle with a martini watching the Captain getting that hummer underway. I'm planning to work for 2 more years and then retire for good in the spring of '97 so I can work on my golf game.

Hayes Wedding

USNA REVISITED!!!

On 6 June (a meraorable day) 1995 Jack Teller and his roommates Bob Deputy, Scotty McCasland and Jim Droste, drove into Annapolis for a threeday nostalgic tour. They came from New Jersey, Texas, Ohio and Michigan respectively. Howie Pinskey joined thera for most of the tour and Jet Tipton and Joe O'Brien were also part of the group.

Jet took this photo of the five Classmates from the 3rd company.

Droste, Pinskey, Deputy, McCasland, Teller The troops enjoyed seeing the treraendous changes in the yard and appreciated the raemorable time we spent here many years ago.

Incidentally, Jack says that on 6 June 1962, his mother picked up a souvenir after the hat toss belonging to Phil Saunders with the following note inside (the original note is intact and Phil can reclaim it from Jack.) "This cap will be redeemed by me for $62.00 in the year 2024 on the 6th of June.

To find rae write to Vice Admiral Phillip G. Saunders (Ret.) care of the Department of Naval Personnel, Washington, DC." The Class of '62 always thought big!

This reprint from the Naval Institutes Proceedings publication speaks volumes about the resourcefulness of our president, Steve Chadwick.

TAKE ALL YOU WANT, BUT...

I am one of those rarest of fortunates who got to go through two character-building experiences during my impressionable years: Marine Corps boot camp and Plebe Year at the U.S. Naval Academy.

They were similar in many respects, yet there was a major difference. At Paris Island, I wondered almost hourly whether I was going to survive; during Plebe Year, I was fairly certain that I would survive, but wondered from time to time whether I really wanted to. Survival became an issue during one of my early visits to the Paris Island mess hall.

I must have been off my feed, because halfway through the noon meal the food I had loaded on my tray suddenly lost its appeal, and I knew I would never be able to eat it all. Sensing my hesitation, my drill instructor hovered over me like a cobra waiting to strike. "Private, you better clean that plate. If one bite of chow goes into that G.I. can, you are gonna move right up to number one on my deep kim-shi list." 1 tried a couple more bites, but it was impossible. With the Dl's glare burning a hole between my shoulder blades. 1 stood up — and with all the dignity I could muster, picked up a handful of creamed spinach and put it in the left front pocket of my utility trousers. There was room in the right pocket for the uneaten meat and a dinner roll. That left the mashed potatoes. With my left hand, 1 placed them carefully on top of my cleanshaven head, covering them immediately with my utility cap — carefully squared with the brim exactly twofinger-widthsabove the tip of my nose.

Then 1 marched out of the mess hall, praying that my imminent destruction would be swift and relatively painless. But nothing happened. The DI didn't say anything, and didn't bring the subject up for the next eleven weeks. 1 guess that over compliance with orders was something they neglected to cover in Drill Instructor School. Rear Admiral Stephen K. Chadwick, U S. Navy (Retired) LICENSE PLATES! Many Classmates throughout the United States have personalized car/truck tags that represent Navy.

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They could be about the Class of '62, USNA, U.S. NAVY Ships or squadrons designators or any other nautical subject. Have someone take a close up picture of you and your "ego" tag and send it into Shipmate . Let's see how many states and different themes are represented by our Classmates.

That's our Class news for this Homecoming '95 issue of Shipmate. Your Classmates appreciate your cards, letters and photos.

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drive that distance, I guess. Well, it's my dream anyway, and we all need some of those to keep motivated.

I would really like to hear from any and all of our Classmates. I'm currently at my sister's house at 73 Hunters Avenue, Taftville, Connecticut 06380.

The phone is 860-887-1922.

Thanks for such a fine letter, J.J.!

I reported several months ago that Pete Carrothers had been appointed Senior Vice President, Operations, of Imperial Holly Corporation and Executive Vice President, Operations, of Imperial Sugar Corapany of Sugar Land, Texas. Pete's official photo surfaced at the Alumni Association recently, so here it is for you to see and admire.

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Pres., Robert L. Harper Sec'y, Michael H. Shelley 9915 Natick Rd., Burke, VA 22015 Internet mshe@loc.gov October in the northern hemisphere is a raonth when the cooling weather makes us feel energized, active, and ready for action! That being the case, let's move iramediately to this issue's first contributor, J.J. Calande.

I'm checking in with news from the retired fi'ont!

Here's a memory test for you. Does anybody remember the idea Bimey Pease had to spice up the Drag of the Week feature in The Log"! As far as I know, that was a one-time event in the history of the Academy. Bimey decided to try the Hag of the Week and asked me if my girl, Jocelyn Erho, would pose for the photos. I asked Joy and being a good sport she agreed. As I remember, it was quite a nice photo, but anyway the reaction from the Brigade was one of corporate indignation that we as gentlemen would do this to anyone. So, the next issue of The Lx>g featured Joy with a two-page spread as Drag of the Week. This is as I remember the incident, and I would really appreciate a copy of these photos if anyone has saved them. I believe it was sometime in 1962. Maybe Pete Carrothers can help?

1 retired from the Navy as an 0-5 in 1982 and went to work the next day for the Warminister, Pennsylvania, office of Sonalysts, Inc., a small business contractor out of Waterford, Connecticut.

In 1985 I went to work for RCA in Camden, New Jersey. Unfortunately, I was there only three months before 1 was the victim of a very devastating right hemisphere CVA (a stroke) that came out of nowhere without symptoms or warning. So that made me completely and permanently disabled and retired. Joy and 1 were lucky enough to have joined Nancy and Pete Carrothers, Sally and Win Orgera, and Judy and Jack Matton for a terrific vacation in a beautiful villa in Jamaica in 1988 to celebrate our respective 25(h anniversaries and friendships. Then in 1989 Joy and 1 separated and were divorced in 1992.1 continued therapy for three years in my attempt to beat the residual effects of the stroke: my left arm. hand, and leg were essentially useless. But, struggling along, I regained my driving license, taking the test just before my then16 year old son Eric. We both passed and I'll never forget that day. 1 remarried in 1993 but am currently awaiting divorce from that one which was not a good relationship. Maybe sometime in the future I can be fortunate enough to marry Joy again.

Since my stroke 1 have had a number of varying and interesting volunteer jobs to keep me out of further (rouble. They included Navy Relief clerical duties, manager of a homeless shelter for single women with children, and aerobics instructor (the wheelchair kind). Currently, 1 lead aerobics classes four days a week. 1 have also purchased a new pickup truck and a nice slide-in camper with intentions of driving/camping across country to see my two sons and diiughler in Mountain View, California. But first 1 have to find someone to help me

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Pete Carrothers I received a nice Intemet message from Flack Logan, who's well settied into his so-called retirement in the Florida panhandle. Here's an excerpt: I've now "shed" both the Navy (after 27-plus years) and my duties representing the 10,000 citizens of our District Three on the Pensacola City Council (after only two years). That leaves only my position as Director of Administration for the largest law firm in Northwest Florida â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Levin, Middlebrooks, Mabie et al. It has proven to be a worthy challenge and I've been with them for five years. Once I've achieved some type of "steady state" operations with them, 1 might just retire allthe-way to sailing with Kathleen, my wife of 24 years, building/living on our new home on a bayou off Pensacola Bay, and inviting y'all to come-ondown and visit. It is worthy to mention to the aviation buffs in the Class mostly but somewhat to all Classmates that the National Museum of Naval Aviation here is clearly the premier aviation museum in the world and worth a visit or mini-reunion.

I'll be glad to assist as a host. 1 hope all is well with you and our Classmates. Please stay in touch.

John Detweiler sends the most encouraging news that's come to rae this year. He reports having received a raessage from Bob Hudspeth, who has wrested the Class of 1963 Youngest Child trophy from Mike Cronin. John says that "Bob has the diaper award as of the date and time mentioned in the message below. I am not sure this Class of ours has figured out where babies come from." Here's the full text of Bob's announcement: "Robert Lee bom at 1857 on 14 July (Bastille Day) 6 lbs 13.6 oz. Mother OK but thinks that buying puppies is the future."

This heralds the artival of the youngest child of the still-quite-young-thank-you but quickly mellowing Class of 1963. We send best wishes for a long and happy life to this hungry new citizen. And our congratulations to his happy parents! We're hoping for a snapshot of father, mother, and son.

It's always a pleasure to hear via the Intemet from Dave Robinson, who continues his tour of duty as

Commander Surface Force Pacific Fleet. When commissioned on 14 October, FITZGERALD will become one (and, we believe, the finest!) of the many ships under his coraraand. Here's his report: Mike, I received a message today from the Precomunit FITZGERALD which is too good not to share. As you know. Commander Gary Hoist '77 continues to be a source of pride, not only for the ship, but for our Class. In his message, Gary was dutifully reporting the visit to our ship of the Honorable William Perry, Secretary of Defense, and his party, on 29 July. Included in the party was Duane "Buzz" Fitzgerald, CEO/President of Bath Iron Works and Bob Lally, the BIW hull manager for FrrZGERALD.

Gary reported the visit went well (Would you expect anything else from a Quality '63 association?) and talked to some of the specific questions the Secretary had. The part which marked him as a true naval officer, possessed of just therightamount of verve and tenacity characteristic of our Class, however, was the last paragraph which read: "At the conclusion of the tour, FITZGERALD'S PCO [Gary] explained to Secretary Perry that there are two types of people in the Navy: Those who have a FrrZGERALD ball cap and those who wish they did.

Secretary Perry is now a member of the former group."

Does it get any better than this?

In a timely coincidence, Jim Oakes sent a photo of Dave and hiraself to share with our readers. It was taken at a 4th of July party in Coronado. Jira proraised to send a picture of Bob Miller, Mike Bonsignore, and hiraself taken recentiy at the Bohemian Grove in California, where he and Bob are members. Mike was Jim's guest and flew in from Minneapolis for the opening weekend activities.

Thanks for your good support of our monthly news exchange, Jim!

Dave Robinson and Jim Oakes '63 is well represented at the Institute for Defense Analyses in Arlington, Virginia, with Jim Lloyd, Lou Simpleman, Gary Comfort, and Bruce Webb all working there.

I have just received a copy of Mike Cronin's keynote remarks frora the Class of 1963 memorial service held at the Vietnam Veterans raeraorial in Washington on 10 June. Several persons who were there had said to me that his message should be shared widely. I'm glad to be able to do just that.

We meet here on this beautiful June day to commemorate a great tragedy. 1 think it might be worthwhile to pause for a moment to ask: What is the real nature of this tragedy? Certainly it is not the physical fact of the death of our Classmates in Vietnam. For death is faced by all. Also. 1 suspect that their suffering was not great, for these, after all, were brave men. The brave suffer the least because even though they have fears, they do not live in fear. The real tragedy of death is the loss of life; 101

here, the loss of promising young lives.

Now after all these years it may be easier to understand what they lost. Look around you. They lost what we have had all these years. They lost the chance to have families, careers, dreams, hopes, victories, failures, disappointments, lost loves. Yes, even the chance to suffer, for this too is a part of life.

We have suffered a loss as well, the families of these men especially, but all of us. We lost the chance to know these men fully. They are frozen in time as young men with great expectations. We, as well as they, have been denied their life. All these loses are final, irrevocable, and uncompensable.

The most simple and compelling aspect of all this tragedy is that we have had life all these years, and yet have hopes and dreams for the future. They have none of this; they cannot even share our sadness that they are lost.

We suffer these losses without any adequate explanation from those who led us. For our Classmates are also part of a sad chapter in American history. As we have always suspected and now know, there was no plan for victory. In fact, not much of a plan at all, just a policy. Perhaps worst of all, the actions of the American leadership revealed a lack of conviction to the enemy. They were thus inspired to endure and outlast the United States of America. The bitter pill of error has not yet been swallowed by those who had the power to prosecute the war successfully and yet failed to do so.

For that matter, those who naively accepted the protestations of the communists that they embodied the democratic will of the Vietnamese have been silent as well. They have yet to acknowledge that they supported a govemment guilty of massive human rights abuses evidenced by an enormous exodus of refugees.

What does all this mean to us now? First, I think we must not let the confusion and debate over failed policies in Vietnam besmirch our memory of these fine men. They were brave, loyal, and prepared to serve, even if the ultimate price was to be paid. We must not let them be distant and plastic heroes, for they were real human beings. Those I knew best — J.B. Worcester, Dan Moran, and Carl Doughtie — were all very fine humans, but human none the less.

Carl Doughtie's loss is especially meaningful to me. Iflewon the mission on which he was killed.

I was brand new in my squadron. We were supposed to take the guns defending the target. We made repeated runs on those emplacements. At the end, not much was coming up. It was the first occasion on which I was fairly certain that I had killed others in battle. But we didn't get all the guns. Carl was killed a few moments later None of these men planned to die for this abstract cause as selfless, idealistic heroes might do.

Rather, they did what they saw as their duty with full knowledge of therisksand in spite of their love of life and personal hopes and dreams of the future. They were afflicted by the same human fears and apprehensions as all of us are. And yet they repeatedly exposed themselves to great danger, as they saw this as their duty in service to their country. It is this willingness to do their duty in spite of their human frailties that makes them heroes. Indeed, we remember these men mostly in a human context as our friends and Classmates more than we do as midshipmen and officers. This is so even though they did their duty as naval officers as well as any have before or since in the history of our Republic. They and the battles they fought will not be memorialized in Victory al Sea and have largely been forgotten but, you and I, we know the truth.

None have fought more bravely than they did for the Republic.

There was no shortage of such men in Vietnam; the shortcomings were to be found elsewhere. We must not let this happen again without doing aU we can to prevent it. The cost of opposing bad policy, even to the ruin of a career, is slight compared to the cost these men have borne.

We are here to memorialize tragic events, but we are not here to wallow in sadness. If I may presume to speak for our departed Classmates, I think they would not like that. They were good, open-

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hearted men who would wish us to live well. They would want to be remembered with a smile and a toast rather than with a tear I believe they would counsel us to live every day to the fullest, to drink deeply of the great and small pleasures of life. And to face life's struggles with joy founded on the knowledge that we are fortunate to have the opportunity to engage in the struggles of life.

A powerful raessage indeed. We thank you again, Mike, for giving voice so well to our lasting ties with these and other Classmates who departed much too soon. [ed. note: Shipraate was privileged to reprint Mike's remarks in the "Mailboat" section of this issue for all to read...Nancy] Jim Ring has reminded me of an odd event that occurted at the memorial service. At the end of the ceremony, just after the playing of Taps, three lowflying Canada geese coming from the direction of the memorial wall passed low over our audience in a perfect "missing man" formation. Honest, it did happen.

For those who could not attend the ceremony and for those who were there and want to remember it, and the geese, a professionally-produced videotape is available for $40.00 plus shipping and handling.

To order, contact Todd Crespi, 3232 Juniper Lane, Falls Church, Virginia 22044; phone 703-237-3232.

To wrap things up for this raonth, I will ask a favor of you, faithful readers. The end-of-year holidays will be upon us before you know it. As you corapile your Christmas Card list for this year, please add my name so that I can receive and relay news from your annual holiday letter — or whatever note you care to write for our Classmates. Ladies, I depend especially on your help with this since many of our Classmates don't even know that such a list exists. As always, though, I welcome and encourage your letters, notes, newspaper clippings, and anything else you care to send to our news exchange.

Thanks!

QUALITY — '63

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Pres., Capt. Jerry Anderson USNR (Ret.) S e c ' y , Capt. Grant Fulkerson USN (Ret) 6000 Natick Ct., Burke, VA 22015 (703) 978-6885 gfulkers @ csc.com As I was preparing to write this month's rather abbreviated column, I received a phone call from Jerry Anderson with information about our Class project. Based on the overwhelming response to the speech delivered by Richard Danzig at last January's Dining-In, the Executive Committee approved a project to provide each Class member with a video of the speech. Jerry has seen an advance copy of the video and reports that it is extremely well done. The video will be raailed out soraetime during the month of October along with a status letter regarding the Class project and Class fund. Jerry provided some information regarding the funding of the project which I will pass along (will probably also be in Jerty's letter).

We curtently have about $110,000 in the project fund, with several thousand more dollars pledged over the next few years. Most of that money has corae directly frora pledges, while a little more than $3000 came frora the sale of memorabilia at the last reunion. A total of 308 Classmates, or just over one third of the Class, plus two friends of the Class have made contributions in the form of a one time donation or a raultiple year pledge to raise that araount.

We will need to maintain a balance of at least $150,000 in the fund to enable the project to continue without raising additional funds. The video.

which will cost about $5000 for 850 copies, is a way of saying thank you to all of those who have supported the project, and hopefully an incentive for many of you who have not contributed to do so. Plans are now being made for the 1996 Dining In, which will probably be in the January time frame. Information will be provided as soon as we get a firm date from USNA officials.

Has been another raonth with no raail, but did a litde arra twisting with Bob Mizer to get a litde information for this column. Bob had prided himself for not ever having written a letter for the column, but he couldn't resist ray offer of a parking space in a crowded church parking lot in retum for the following data. Bob and Pat have been living in Fairfax since 1980 while Bob was on active duty. After retiring in 1986, they decided to remain in the area.

Bob was always a Big Ten supporter and he managed to continue that by sending each of his three children to a different Big Ten University. Mike, graduated frora Michigan and after fulfilling his NROTC coraraitraent is now serving as a U.S. Deputy Marshall in the San Diego area. Kathy, graduated frora Michigan State, is a practicing Nurse Practitioner, and is martied to a doctor, with a family practice in Hastings, MI. Their youngest child, Thomas, graduated frora Northwestern and is currently starring in an off Broadway play, "Schoolhouse Rock". Thoraas was recently featured in Parade Magazine and has raade appearances on Good Moming Araerica and MTV. Both Bob and Pat are very active in the community and are some of the busiest and most dedicated people I know.

As I raentioned last raonth, we are going to try and locate some Classmates whose addresses have been lost over the years. Am going to publish a few names along with their corapany each month and see if we can locate some long lost friends. Lothar Boeck(15); William Bracker (23); Edward Bush (23); Robert Buttram (1); Joseph Cappalonga (12); Wilmot Clarke (22); Paul Caldwell (10); Ernest Coppola (12); Bernard Donohue (9) and Robert Dougal (12). If any of you have an address or other information that raay help us locate any of these Classmates please drop rae a note or give me a call.

Regrettably, that is all the news I have this month.

Remember, this is your column and about the only way I have to fill it is with information that you provide. Now that sumraer is over (I was writing this in late August) and you don't have vacation, golf, or yard work as an excuse, drop rae a short note to let your friends know what you have been doing recently or in some instances for the past 20 or 30 years.

Remember a classmate Honor a friend.

Reserve NOW while still available a locker in the new Roger Staubach Locker Room or a chair in the new Joe Bellino Auditorium.

For more details call Jennifer John at (410) 263-4448 ext 118.

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Pres., Capt. Wyman Howard USN Sec'y, Cdr. Dave Anderson USN (Ret.) 468T Mananai Place, Honolulu, HI 96818 808-484-2827(H), 808-477-4162 (W) This first input came from Jerry Robinson via E-mail. This is the way to go if you have the means.

We can download your input directly into the computer and don't have to type the whole thing over again. Of course, if you do E-mail you know all that already. Anyway we now join Jerry in raid-sentence.

Thought I would give an update on some '65 doings in the Washington area. Navy alums, nationwide, have formed a Navy Masters Rowing Club and '65 has several members. Mostly, everyone trains in their own areas and comes together for regattas. In May, Sted Garber and 1 attended a 5-day training camp at Hubbard Hall for the NMRC. In eternal pursuit of our youth, we two and 6-8 other guys (mostiy from the 60's and 70's) rowed the Severn River twice a day. Bob Stoddert joined us for the last evening dinner which included spouses.

In June, I represented '65 in one of two Navy Masters' boats at the IRAs in Camden, NJ. Since then we have been training twice a week on the Anacostia River, here in DC. This was capped with a three boat entry in the Canadian Henley Regatta at St. Catherine's, Ontario in August. It is kind of interesting to race once again with the same guys we beat in the IRA Clean Sweep by Navy in 1965.

We sure could use some more representation by '65 in the NMRC. If anyone would like to join please contact me: Jerry Robinson, 10156 Hillington Ct., Vienna, VA 22182; 703-281-6179 (H); 703-802-2334 (W); E-mail:robinsonJerry@ techmatics.com There will be another camp/camaraderie next May and it is not to early to start erging.

We, the Class scribes are, like, encouraging you guys to, like, use the INTERNET for the input to this, like, fantastic Class coluran. Soooo, we are going to be publishing the E-mail addresses of Classmates who care to get cool and be, like, with it. Jeff Lewis, the directory man of the century, is including E-mail addresses as he receives them in the Class directory. A partial list follows: Alexander, Ed—ecalexan@rsoc.rockwell.com Allen, Chip—chipa@aol.com Anderson, Dave—daveand@aloha.net Barto, Jon—jbarto@mitre.com Berthrong, Fred —fberthrong@aol.com Bordy, Mike —aabordy@aol.cora Butler, Jim—jbutler728@aol.com Champoux, Bob—bobchamp@aol.cora Coleman, John—jcoleraanl @aol.com Dailey, Bill—bdailey@casde.cora Durham, Wayne—durham@apollo.aoe.vt.edu Epprecht, Mike—mjepprech@dpcmail.dukepower com Eversole, Tom—74032.2363 @compuserve.com Flanagan, Dan—cflanagan@eworld.cora Foy, Al—afoy@sysplan.cora Gatliffe, Tom—gatliffe@csn.org Girard, Paul—paul girard@cpqra.saic.cora Graham, Pat—dpgrahara@amoco.cora Gustavson, Gus—csg5@nosc.mil Hadd, Hap—haph@ospamn.ssw.dhhs.gov Hart, Bill—navy65@aol.cora Heselton, Les—heseltonl@pgate.he.boeing.cora Hester, Mike—mikehva@aol.com Hooks, Thel—thooks@logicon.com Jackson, Carl—cari@tbyte.com Krebs, Gary—g.krebs@aol.com Krom, Dick—rcxw34a@prodigy.com Lycett, Roy—fnrj7la@prodigy.com Mager, Lee—glmager@lightni.brevard.edu or 71214.3543 @corapuserve.cora

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Martin, Bob—raartin@ubvras.cc.buffalo.edu McKechnie, Arnie—mckechnie@tcs-inc.com McMurry, Larry—mcraurry larry j@hq.navsea. navy.mil Morris, Tom—tmortis571 @aol.cora Morrison, Charlie—aettch@eraail.grafenwoehr. army.com Musitano, Jack—^jrmusita@plumme.elan.rdyne. rockwell.com O'Connor, Ed—coconnor@gpu.cora / kgrra71a @ prodigy.com Prince, Andy—aprince@capaccess.org Regan, Tom—74011.340@compuserve.cora Rogers, Paul—rogersp@usva8.dyncorp.com Spangler, Carl—crs65@aol.com Spurway, Aaron—steinway@iea.com Sullivan, Bob—bobpegsuIl@aol.com Thompson, Hugh—hlt@nrc.gov Tower, Phil—philtower@dow.cora Utiey, Wally—utley%wee @dailcom.tymet.cora Vigrass, Dave—dvigrass@dacom.com Wood, Cm—cmwood3@aol.com Don't you love this stuff. For pennies a month for some of us and nothing for others, you can send love letters to all your best friends with whom you have not communicated in years. Go ahead make our day.

Send us a E-gram; we'll down load that pearl of insight and wisdom and include it in the next Shipmate. (Please send your E-mail address to either Dave Anderson or Jeff Lewis. Thanks.

This next item is from Pete Robinson who reports on the Reunion Week West '95 which was held in the SF Bay Area this past June.

The San Francisco Bay Area '65ers were at it again. A few of us gathered at Chris and RADM Ernie Tedeschi's historical "Nimitz House" on Yerba Island for a dinner party on Saturday night.

May 20. This get together included Jeanne and Chip AUen, Barbara and Wayne Goodroe, Carla Lantier.

Lynn and Joe Luckard, Joan and Mike Paul, Allyson and Rick Rickard, Joan and Pete Robinson and, of course, our kind hosts Chris and Ernie. The many fascinating historical artifacts in this magnificent house helped make this event special.

During Reunion Week West '95, hosted by the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, class function night. Friday, June 16 found us once again imposing on our local Admiral. We had a phenomenal pot luck dinner bay cruise from Treasure Island on the Admiral's barge. After viewing the sights around the Bay, we once again retired to the Nimitz House to finish dinner, have dessert and finish the evening socializing. A little better turnout, of course included Jeannie and Chip Allen. Roger Fasting, Barbara and Wayne Goodroe, Jeannie and Mark Hopper, Carla Lantier, John Mickelson. Joan and Mike Paul, Allyson and Rick Rickard. Joan and Pete Robinson and Chris and Ernie Tedeschi. The following night's dinner in San Francisco's Pare 55 Hotel was enjoyed by a number of Classmates (practicing for the 30th reunion). Added to this gathering and not mentioned previously were Nancy and Brian Kennedy (who slipped out of the mountains and joined us from Reno where Brian is in the mining business).

For those who do not know, Ernie is the senior naval officer in the San Francisco Bay Area and serves as both COMNAVBASE SF and Commander, Combat Logistics Group One. (Sec 'y Note: We just received notice that on September 22, Ernie will be (was) relieved and he will join the ranks of the USN Retired. Ernie has had a distinguished career and we wish him and Chris the veiy best of fair winds and following seas.)

Thank you Pete for that report. I saw Pete recently and he looks great though he continues to receive periodic treatment to keep that brain tumor in check.

This next report was filed by Paul Marshall.

In January. 1994.1 accepted a position as Director of Marketing for Sub Sea Intemational Inc., a major offshore engineering and construction company. The last 18 months have been very interesting and educational. I've traveled to all parts of the

U.S. launching some new products for the company as well as visiting our operations in Aberdeen, Scotland (our technology headquarters) and Nigeria. No matter how hard 1 try I'm not sure I'll be able to sample all of the Scotch brands in Scotland nor visit all of the cesspools in Nigeria. (The country isn't really that bad. Besides filth, poverty, corruption and disorganization, it's ok.; it sort of reminds you of Washington DC).

I am responsible for six salesmen, two in Houston and four in New Orleans. Sub Sea International is one of the Dresser Companies ($5 billion/yr in revenues). Recently Sub Sea was allowed by Dresser to make several key acquisitions to complement and expand our capabilities. As of June 1995, Sub Sea will become part of a new organization Kellogg Oil and Gas ($500 M/year in revenues).

The next several months will be exciting as we try to define ourselves.

The job is going well and the business is very dynamic and exciting except my family is in Houston and my business in New Orleans, I have (at least for now until G.G. cuts me off) an apartment in New Orleans two blocks from the Mississippi and eight blocks form the French Quarter, so you'll need to come visit me. Phone numbers are (W) 504391-8270 or (mobile) 504-583-7270.

Our youngest daughter, Wende, moved back to the Houston area. She is waiting tables with Macaroni Grill with her B.A. in Psychology because she can make more money than teaching. That's really awful when you think about it; we pay our waiters/ waitresses more than our school teachers. If any of you are looking for an intelligent, witty, ambitious (from me), beautiful (from G.G.) lady to work for you, give me a ring. Our oldest, Michele, continues her career in real estate finance with North American Mortgage Company. She recently moved into sales like her old man and seems to be really enjoying herself G.G. continues her career in residential real estate. She's working for Forest Associates and is one of the top producers ($3M/yr in sales) in the office and is the reason we still live in Houston. Like many of you, we reached our 30th year together in June. We're planning on a driving vacation in October to attend the 150th of USNA and our 30th reunion. Looking forward to seeing many of you at that time.

We appreciate being able to include this kind of personal update on the lives of our Classmates. Thank you Paul for taking the time to send us that letter.

Your offer to have the entire class of '65 visit you in New Orleans during Mardi Gras is most generous.

Thanks. Now to world affairs; we bring you a "Notable Quotable" from our own Vice Admiral Doug Katz: We can no longer afford to train all ships to be totally battle group ready. We used to have to do that because you never knew when a Backfire (Soviet bomber) was coming over the horizon. Since that's not the case anymore, we can begin to train to mission.

We certainly live in a changing world. Such a statement would have created shock waves a few years ago simply stirs in us uneasiness as to our ability to read the future. Now to news of the INTERNET or rather getting news from the INTERNET. Arnie Mechnie advises that the Annapolis Capital puts Navy sports articles on-line for surfers to pick up.

The Web address is: http://www.infi.net/capital/ sportsnavalacademy/nasportsmain.html Ok, that is all the input we have received and I am a day late and there is a stack of other stuff to get to right now. This will get to you only a few days before the 30th reunion. So Dave and I close with best wishes for a good trip to Annapolis; see you there.

Our United States Naval Academy is 150 Years Young!

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her freshman year at Wesleyan University after not taking Bill's suggestion to apply to Navy. The younger children are in high school and middle Membership: 64% school, respectively. Thanks for die update Bill. All the best to you and your family, and I wish you conPres., RAdm. Albert H. Konetzni, Jr. USN tinued success.

East Coast Sec'y, Cdr. Mike Baird USN (Ret.) 63 Frankhn St., Annapolis, MD 21401 It is ray sad duty to report the death of another West Coast, Robert G. Johnson, Jr., Esq. Classraate. C. Richard (Rick) Walts died Thursday, August 3,1995, at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, OK 30011 Ivy Glenn, Suite #124 after a brief illness. The details are very sketchy. I Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 ara attempting to find out some more information 714-495-1211; FAX 714-495-7736 Homecoraing is here at last. I hope sorae of you before doing a "Last Call" article. The faraily wishes, who live in neighboring states can raake the trip. We according to the article from the Tulsa World, has will be in our usual location. With our two 10' by 30' asked that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made tents, there will be plenty of room, food, and cama- to the American Cancer Society or the American raderie, and it won't matter what the weather is like. Heart Association.

Tom Petillo's attempt to hold a Florida CoraeHope you can make it. Now to the news. Bill Hickey writes that he is doing well at Sealed Air Corpora- Around carae around, as he says. Frora the look of tion. Bill was recently featured on the May 1995 those in the picture Tora provided, they had a great cover of CFO magazine and in a feature article. Most time. Fifteen Classmates and spouses, significant of the information I cite came from that article by S. others, and kids showed up in East Palatka on July 8 L. Mintz. Bill has been with Sealed Air for 15 years for food, frolic (led by Pacific Horseshoe Champ Bob in a variety of financial and general management Holbrook), and fellowship. They had a great time positions. He was Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of renewing acquaintances and swapping old and new the company for 7 years until late last year when he career accomplishraents. The effort was well aided became Executive Vice President and Chief Operat- by Pete Leniart, who sponsored the group nap at 1500, and Wayne Lynn for their tireless efforts to ing Officer of the company. Bill was featured in the magazine as a result of his efforts to restmcture a get the "first annual" off the ground. They will try to company which was a rising star in the protective double the attendance next year. Classraates attendpackaging industry and on solid financial footing. ing were Ron Bach, Bob Brooks, Fred Gregg, Bob In 1989, the company paid a special dividend to Holbrook, Herschel Hughes, Pete Leniart, Wayne shareholders ($40). Long-term debt was increased Lynn, Tom Petillo, Joe Phelen, Dave Quirk, J. J. to $334 million for a company with just $58 million Ryan, Dick Sidney, Mike Smith, Bob Zvacek, and in operating profits. The strategy behind this effort Denny Zveare. Only 14 are pictured. Tom has posed was not to build an empire, but to reward sharehold- a Class challenge to identify the 14 and who took ers, and at the same time, rouse what had become a the picture. Thanks Tom! Far Arrington is still keeping up his mnning procomplacent corporate culture. Initially, Sealed Air's debt soared to almost 136 percent of total assets frora gram with the Hash House Harriers (H^). He's done 13 percent, while operating income fell from 14.7 26 races with the Samurai H'. One included a brief times interest expense to 2.1 times. Their credit qual- jog through a Pachinko Parlor. He says he's keeping ity fell frora AAA to B-. But through exceptional better track of his diet, both in content and calories, understanding of the corapany's strategy and poten- and he can bench press 185 lbs, 3 sets of 10 reps. tial for value creation. Bill was able to successfully Not bad for only weighing 160 lbs. Far has a US/ Korean mapping conference in Merrifield, VA in the make the restmcturing work. Exhaustive analysis of cash flow and models of economic performance con- Fall 1996, and plans to artange to be around for the vinced Bill that a $40 payout would leave room af- 30th Reunion. 'Thanks for the letter Far! As a wrap up I have a couple of address changes. ter debt service to meet obligations in a tough economic scenario. Thanks to stable interest rates, Janet and Ibm Kaye will be spending Tom's twieverything worked well. Had an investor who owned light tour in a high rise condo in Waikiki. Anyone in 100 shares prior to the recap used the $40 dividend the area is invited to corae see thera. I will forward their address in the next column. Dori and Dick to buy more shares, he would have seen the value of his investraent rise 775 percent. Bill, wife Joan, Vidosic will be fransiting between Hawaii and San daughter Beth (18), son Will (16) and daughter Claire Diego for Dick's twilight tour. Dick will be the Of(13) live in Franklin Lakes, NJ. Beth just finished ficer-in-Charge of the Naval Undersea Warfare Cen-

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ter Detachraent Hawaii/Southern Califomia. Their address in San Diego is 2833 Amoldson Avenue, San Diego, CA 92122. They are enjoying the warm-up after three years in Norway. Scott Sears has decided to retire. When I talked to him, he basically said he got a great offer on the outside. So on 31 August, Scott was scheduled to be relieved as Comraander, Undersea Warfare Center, and then retire. Barbara and Scott will move to 2 Seabrook Court, Greensboro, NC 27455. Scott says his job proraises trips to the Washington, DC area, and he hopes to make some luncheons and maintain his contacts. I wish you success as you enter CFVLANT Scott.

That's about it for this issue. As I mentioned in my last article, we should be putting out our first inforraation flyer on the 30th Reunion activities. We are well ahead on the planning, but the Class Executive Committee, a.k.a. the Reunion Committee, is pressing to keep the momentum going. Meanwhile, keep those cards and letters coming. Once again my thanks to all of you who helped with this issue. All the bestâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Mike!!!

West Coast News Final preparations have been made for the Naval Acaderay's 150th Anniversary Celebration Weekend, at the Hilton Hotel, in Anaheira, Califomia, on the weekend of October 14 and 15. If you have not received an invitation, and wish to attend, kindly call ray office, and we will fax an invitation to you. The highlight of the weekend will be the dinner dance on Saturday evening, following a day of golfing and other activities. Quite a few lurrunaries are expected to attend, and it should be a fabulous weekend.

We received a nice report frora Dave McKie, in July. With the able assistance of Marshall Clegg, Dave recently organized a dinner of '66ers, to coincide with Reunion West in San Francisco, during the month of June. Dave located a number of Classmates, and eleven (11) of them, with spouses and friends, showed up for a dinner at the Iron Horse Restaurant on June 16th. Photos were taken at the dinner party.

Phil Svalya, Ed and Earlene McMenamy, Dave and Connie McKie

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^z^ Mike Polanski, Rick Hempey, Dave Fitch In order to save some effort, and to test whether or not the attendees had all retained their naval aptitude, Dave had them each fill out a data form. This has given us sorae information that we can pass along to the Classmates: Dave and his wife Connie live in Carmichael, Califomia, and have a daughter, Julie, age 21, who is spending her junior year at the University of Sydney, in Australia. Connie and Dave hope to visit there in late September. Their son, David, age 25, graduated from the University of Califomia at Santa Cmz in 1993, and left for Turkey, in order to "live there for a while." Dave has been in the real estate business since 1973, and in shopping center development since 1978. He recentiy finished two (2) shopping centers for a substantial property owner, and is now on his own again. He says that he enjoys his independence, but is waiting to see how well he can generate some new sources of revenue.

Betty and Marshall Clegg live in Lafayette, California, which is just across the bay from San Francisco, and over the hill from Oakland. Marshall is presently the Pacific Fleet Manager for Chevron's Tanker Fleet. Marshall and Betty, his bride of twenty nine (29) years, have two (2) daughters, Susan and Stacey. Susan now has a son, Alexander Glenn, and Marshall and Betty are definitely proud grandparents.

David Fitch lives in Los Altos, Califomia, and is employed with Cushman & Wakefield, in commercial real estate in the San Jose area. He is a specialist in industrial leasing, and has parlayed that into finding a number of sites for the Price Club to occupy.

Rick Hempey lives in Santa Clara, Califomia. He and his wife, Rosemary, have two (2) college-age sons. Matt and Scott. Rick recently left Tektronix, in Portland, Oregon, and now works for Noveclus Systems, Inc.. He is still commuting home to Portland until he can move his faraily.

Earlene and Ed McMenamy live in San Rafael, and have been married since 1972. Ed is in computer software sales, and recently retired from the Marine Corps after 27 years. His telephone number is 415-925-9366.

Salli and Mike McQuaid are enjoying living in Pleasanton, which is just a stone's throw frora Marshall and Betty Clegg. Mike was enjoying reminiscing about his avocation, the railroad, and apparendyis a member of a group involved in restoring and operating old trains.

George Moore and his wife, Stella, live in Piedmont, Califomia, just across the bay from San Francisco, where George is an attomey with the law firm of Kenney, Burd & Markowitz. George is in litigation, and specializes in aircraft-related cases. They invite anyone in the area to stop by and see them.

George can be reached at 415-397-3100. They have two (2) children, ages seven (7) and twelve (12).

Peggy and Philip Morrill live in Clayton, Califomia, not too far frora the Moores. They have three (3) children and three (3) grand-children, all doing well and living in the East Bay area. Philip is a consultant in innovation-engineering, and recently retired from the Naval Reserve. He is using his nuclear power experience and contacts in the private consulting business, and recentiy retumed from a job in the Western Pacific.

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Mike Polanski lives in Newark, Califomia, and has three (3) children: a daughter, age 24, who lives in San Diego; a 21 year-old son, who is a senior at UCLA; and a 16 year-old daughter, who is in high school. Mike is a civil engineering consultant, and enjoys the Bay area. His phone number is 510-651 1573.

Lois and Phillip Svalya live in Saratoga, California. They have two (2) chddren: Dan, class of 1998 at the Air Force Academy; and Karina, who is a high school senior in Saratoga. Their phone number is 408-867-3025. Phillip is an attomey in the Bay area, and specializes in personal injury litigation.

Beth and Steve Zientek live in Los Gatos, California, and have two (2) daughters: Jo and Lara, ages 28 and 24. According to Steve, there is hope, as both have real jobs! Steve enjoys his law practice in San Jose. Unfortunately, Steve was somehow oraitted frora the photo session, and does not appear in any of the photos. Dave McKie thought that Steve probably just wanted to keep his grey hair out of the photos.

Several other Classmates that did not attend the dinner party include: Skip Allen, in Benicia, Califomia; Jim Arthur, in Milpitas, Califomia; Denny Baker, in San Jose, California; Steve Berg, in Carmichael, Califomia; Frank Burkhead, in San Jose, California; John Downey, in San Francisco, Califomia; Manny Estela, in Clayton, Califomia; John Frederickson, in Carmel, California; Walt Higgins, in Reno, Nevada; Walt Kazlauskas, in San Jose, Califomia; Charles Kelley, in San Jose, California; Bruce Lechner, in Lafayette, California; Charlie Mason, in Los Altos, California; Hank Nothhaft, in Saratoga, California; Jerry Parsoneault, in Roseville, California; Alan Roodhouse, in San Francisco, California, with Farallon Real Estate; Harry Sharp, in San Mateo, California; Gordon Swanson, in San Francisco, Califomia; Mark Wheeler, in Pleasanton, California; and Bob Whitlock, in Salinas, Califomia. I have addresses and phone numbers on most all of these, so if you need one, send me a fax, and I will put you in contact.

That's about it for this time. I hope to be in attendance at Homecoraing this year, which is the weekend of October 20-22. Stay in touch! Bob

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Pres., Cdr David E. Church USN (Ret.) Sec'y, LCol. Jim McNeece USMC (Ret.) 4832 Soloraon Dr., Annandale, VA 22003 Intemet: jmcneece@dsava.com; Prodigy: dwkf78a I'd like to say it's good to be back in the saddle after two weeks in Fiji, but anybody with bat brains would know I was lying. If anybody else gets the chance, you owe it to yourself to make the trip. Let's just say it was great and leave it at that. Pat and I both tried to think up excuses to not come back, and I think if we could have figured out how to cover college tuition for our girls, the Class of '67 would have had another southem hemisphere resident in addition to Ike Ambrose.

At any rate, as I suspected would be the case, life went on in ray absence. We heard from a couple of guys as they added their names to the '67 e-mad directory. From Pete Long: Hello from beautiful Pearl Harbor I have been transferred from Singapore and assigned to

CINCPACFLT staff as tiie N46 (shore installation and management). New E-mail address is : U46@cpf-emh.cpfnavy.mil. New phone number is 808-474-7262, FAX 808-474-9013. Hope all is well with you. Just went to John and Norb Ryan's change of command. Very nice. Don Heflin and Jim Dulin were there for the other '67 reps.

I'll bet that was an interesting Change of Command...with John and Norb, how can they really be sure they wound up with the right guy in the right place? I'll have to check with Pete and get some more detail on that one.

Larry Roberts sent a nice long note: ...I am a professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Tennessee Technological University, and I have been tempted to write Shipmate many times but always found an excuse not to. The real reason was simply inertia.

A little history (very little)...my service selection was Naval Flight Officer. After a littie TAD at Jacksonville NAS, I went to preflight at Pensacola, chose the E-2 Hawkeye, and went to Brunswick, Georgia, to school. I ended up being part of the commissioning crew of VAW-126. It was not a pretty sight â&#x20AC;&#x201D; mass confusion and chaos. I was there and I still do not understand how a functioning unit (actually, we won the E our second or third year) came out of it.

We deployed to the Med on the FORRESTAL for

two tours. I was touring Greece, France, Malta, and Monaco while my compatriots were enduring the trauma of operations in the Tonkin Gulf I was one of those people who loved the Navy and enjoyed being at sea and doing my job (airbome early warning/control) but who was not mentally suited to function in the military.

1 left the Navy in 1972 and went back to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to get a Masters in Environmental Engineering. I went to work for the East Tennessee Development District as an engineer/planner and worked for them in Knoxville for 5 years.

1 continued taking courses and eventually completed a dissertation and got a Doctorate. I came to Cookeville, Tennessee, as an Assistant Professor at Tennessee Tech and have been here ever since.

My wife, Leslie, is an elementary school principal here and loves it. My oldest son, Jeff, is now in his third year of medical school at the University of Alabama, Birmingham. He is 25 years old. My second son, Dave, is 22 years old and graduated last year from Maryville College with a degree in English and Philosophy. My youngest son, Daniel, is 16 and is totally immersed in music, in particular the piano.

Obviously, none of my sons followed in my steps as an engineer or as an Academy graduate. They are all very much into the liberal arts, music, etc.

I have kept up through the years with Tom Sommers, Art Kealy, and John Chehansky. Tom and I were roommates for our entire time at the Academy, Plebe summer through graduation. I think that must be a record. On top of that, we ended up friends, and 1 still admire and like him about as much as anyone 1 have ever met. Art and John ran around with Tom and me on a regular basis, and we had several adventures that I will not go into here.

Art and John got out of the Navy and both are very successful in business. Tom stayed in the Navy (surface) and made Captain before retiring. 1 went to the West Coast reunion last year and had a great time seeing them and catching up on old times. The football game was a drag but everything else about the weekend was wonderful. 1 also attended the 20th reunion a few (!) years ago.

If anyone is ever passing through Cookeville (halfway between Nashville and Knoxville on I40), stop in and say hello or stay for a while. We are not exactly an urban area but we have some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. I would like to express my appreciation to the Class officers who have given of their time through the years to keep the Shipmate column lively and interesting. Every time I get a Shipmate, 1 tum immediately lo the 67 news, although 1 notice that I have to tum further and further to get there every year (1

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start at the back). Are we old as dirt or what?

Yeah, we're getting older, Larty, but as the Class Secretary, I'm not going to worry about it until our column gets up toward the front with the annotation "Send news directly to Shipmate." Of course, all the rest of you will be beyond sweating it by the time that happens!

Bill Burns took pen in hand and sent a REAL note!

I've put a lot of emphasis in the last few months on our efforts at trying to get the Class electronically connected. Bill jerked rae back to earth, and reminded rae there are still a lot of ball-point pens out there! Quite a few folks even prefer thera!

Hope you can handle this low tech input!

Just returned from AMERICA where the battle group finished its final exercises prior to deploying. I've recently moved from a great tour at Central Command to CARGRU 4 here in Norfolk (from Deputy Director (Ops) to Chief of Staff, but it's good to be back at sea). CARGRU 4 is the training Carrier Group for the Atiantic.

My real reason for writing is to report on a few Classmates. Bill Cross has just taken command of the AMERICA battle group, and it was great to see the super job he is doing. Ken Belisle came on active duty (he flies for Northwest) to be Bill's NAVFOR liaison with tiie Joint Task Force Commander He definitely got a workout.

Hank Giffen joined the party so he could observe Bill in action. Hank has the follow-on battie group built around GEORGE WASHINGTON. It was great to see Hank surprised when VADM Jay Johnson and Under Secretary Danzig announced Hank was out of uniform and pinned a second star on him!

Didn't get a chance to say hello, but Mike Delong also passed through AMERICA briefly. Believe he's slated to be the Deputy Joint Force Air Component Commander for our next joint force exercises in December.

I think it's obvious, '67 is providing tremendous leadership at sea these days.

And electronics or ball-points, some guys like Lew Madden just won't write. Occasionally, however, a wife like Chris Madden will pick up the slack. She signed her letter "Lewie's wife...Just in case some of you missed the fact that he finally married"!

After Budd Goodwin's newsy 34th Company input in June, I finally decided to write a "Where is he?" letter myself, since Lew has still not gotten around to it (it's only been two years).

Lew retired in July of 1993 from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA (a great duty station). He was teaching in the Operations Research Department. While we were there, we had visits from several Classmates including Paula and Jim Cook, Mike Currie, Jane and Bill Calhoun, and Kristen and Dick Scott, who attended Lew's retirement. Kristen and Dick's son Adam (USNA '95) was married in the USNA Chapel in June.

At any rate, Lewie is now working for Lockheed/ Martin Sunnyvale, and we've taken up residence in Morgan Hill, CA. Being a Califomia native, that suits me fine. He is manager of simulation/modeling and analysis for the Marine Systems Division.

Our oldest son, Clint (24) has graduated from San Diego State University and is working in Sunnyvale for a large company. Our son, Chad (22) isfinishingup at UC San Diego, and Carolann (II) is a sixth grader. I still teach in Salinas at an elementary school.

Use what you want from this letter, but please be sure to tell anyone coming through our area to look us up. We're in the Morgan Hill phone book.

Where is Morgan Hill, you ask? It's smack in the middle between San Francisco and Monterey off US 101...come on by!

I suppose that's it for this tirae around. School's starting again, so them that's got students in residence are getting busy again and them's that's got students in residence away at college are saying those farewells. (I started to say "tearful farewells," but soraetiraes it's good to get 'em out from under foot and a silent "Yes-s-s" goes up!) I'm rambling.

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Pres., RAdm. Kendell M. Pease USN Sec'y, Leo Kuehn 531 Wilson Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401 Just a short coluran for this month. One nice note and a little bit of local news to pass on and then it's on to cooler weather, football games, colorful Fall foliage, etc. I can't believe I was writing back in the July-August column about all the rain we were getting here. Must of caused Mother Nature to turn off the spigot since the rest of the summer was very hot and dry. Sorae day soraebody will need to figure out a national weather control systera that will allow redistribution of temperature and precipitation. It always seeras sorae places are too hot others too cold or some too wet while others are too dry...Oh well, so much for musing about the weather.

Kathy and Max Presecan sent a nice note reporting on an exciting experience for them last May. They had the privilege of attending Coraraissioning Week here and seeing their sons. Hank and Norraan graduate as members of the Class of 1995. Hank was commissioned in the Marine Corps and headed off to Quantico, while Norman is a new Ensign who spent the summer here instmcting the Class of 1999 in rifle and pistol before he headed off to NFO training in Pensacola. Max still has his '68 GTO which he has kept in classic condition, and drove to Annapolis for the festivities. Kathy wrote that it was quite a sight to see Max, "in Captain's uniform, chauffeuring his first class, soon-to-be Ensign/Second Lieutenant, sons around the Yard. The old car and the "old raan" looked pretty good!" Max and Kathy live in Lakeland, Michigan and Max is still working for Ford Motor Corapany.

Norman, Max, and Hank Presecan Turning to a little news locally, heard through a friend that Babs and Rick Miller had moved into the neighborhood here. Rick is working in Washington and Babs is the Parent Coordinator for the Alumni Association. Hope to see them around town soon or at one of the football games this fall. Saw Dick Evert the other day working on his post-Navy career job search. Dick's retirement was the end of September I had to include a picture of yours tmly and local

resident Classmates, Mike Mullen and Bill Paine, with sons and daughter during an eighth grade graduation reception at the St. Mary's School here in Annapolis last June. The honored offspring were my son, Steven, Mike's son, Mike, and Bill's daughter, Robin. All three are new freshman at St. Mary's High School right next door.

Mike Mullen, son Mike, Bill Paine, daughter Robin, Leo Kuehn, son Steven That is it for this month. Please send raail. Need sorae news for the coluran. Hope the football season is going well, and all is going well with each of you.

God bless...Leo

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Pres., William H. Newton HI Sec'y, Steve Hudock 6006 Woodlake Lane, Alexandria, VA 22310 Good News—we have some news to share this month! Beginning with the Washington DC Metro Area '69 luncheon organized by Steve Ward. We had over 30 local and visiting Classmates gathered for a general exchange of greetings including John Boonan, Gerry Dempke, Mike HoUis, Guy Higgens, Ray Umbarger, Woody Woodworth, Lynn Butler, Bob Byles, and Keigh Winters, to name a few.

Woody's a full time eleraentary school teacher in Fairfax County applying sorae of the logic he leamed working with us! Lynn is living in Annandale and working witii NAVAIRSYSCOM (PMA251) providing all the aircraft launch and recovery systems as well as digital landing aids in Crystal City (until they move to Patuxent River). Tim is enjoying numbers crunching activities working with in the OSD Operations Analysis organization at the Pentagon. Bob is busy managing accounts with A.G. Edwards & Sons in Norfolk, VA. Keith is a Senior Engineer with AeroStmctures, Inc., in Arlington, VA. Gerty is with DCS Corporation in Alexandria, VA. Didn't get a chance to talk with too many folks, but please feel free to drop rae a note with any comments you'd like to share with our Classmates. A great buffet style lunch artanged by Steve—many thanks!!

Happy to pass along the news of Jim Reid's change of command from CO, DESRON 31, in Hawaii, to the CNO Staff as Surface Warfare Manpower and Training Requirements (N869). Congratulations Jim! Also, Ed Schwier relinquished the reins as CO, Naval Warfare Assessment Division, in Corona, CA, and stepped into the happy ranks of retired '69r's— Well done, Ed! Have been editing a fun note from Big Joe Chopek who took pity on the "secretary with nothing to write about" and filled my laptop with a few gems. He reports his "littie" long distance company is not so small any raore. Blue Ridge Telephone (800-766Shipmate, October 1995

9957) now serves all of VA, MD, and DC with fiber optic, redundant, international and domestic networks. Customers are comprised mostly of commercial users, and YES, he has a special plan for USNA Grads—except '67, who have to pay more for mnning us the way they did! On the family front, "Little Joe" finished Youngster Year with 2.72 and is rejoicing at no prep or summer school classes.

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Joe Chopek (center), "Little" Joe (left) Joe notes Emerson Carr—majority owner and President of "Twin City Engineering" (612-7897424)—is now a lot smarter than he was at USNA. Recently married (Joe was his best man—an indication of desperation!) Em's main office is in Minneapolis, but he is opening an East Coast Office in Joe's wife's building in Culpepper. Joe says Eraerson has been the recipient of several awards, including the "I Quit Sraoking and Restarted Award" with 15 oak leaf clusters, and the Fried Chicken Poster Marine (Retired) Award for the Central USA.

Mr and Mrs. Emerson CanJoe's former roomraate, J.D."Dean" Harris, is now holding down a VP position with Mitsubishi.

JD's Dad knows the company from his tour at Pearl Harbor in '41, how life goes on. Dean is a scratch golfer with two beautiful daughters and his medal of honor wife, the Goddess Nancy. (The medal's for staying with Dean since '69!) They reside happily in Raleigh, NC. Dean commented he often sees Art 'Chip' Uhlemeyer, who has changed his nickname from Chip to Chuck. This is because Art (Chuck) can no longer play golf well, and often Chucks up when Hartis whips him on the course. Chuck/Chip/ Art is a big shot lawyer and corporate dogrobber for "Save-a-Lot Groceries" in St Louis, MO. Shipmate, October 1995

In closing, Joe notes a large "thank you" forTerri and Steve Ward, Pete Renfree, Debbi and Dave Rose, et al, for all the organizing activities last year.

(He just got his refund check!) Well said, Joe—many thanks for the tirae and the laughs.

Pat Stroop surfaced and is now back at USNA full time working in the Institutional Research Department, involved with all aspects of life inside the walls. He notes '69 representation in the Yard is pretty good. Lou Giannotti is the Director of Computer Services and has made many significant improvements in information manageraent over the past three and one half years. Tom Butler and 'Tim Halliday are on active duty—with Tom serving as Director of Admissions (Class of '99 reported aboard 1165 strong this suramer!) and Tira as the Director of the Division of Math and Science. Tom brings them in and Tim weeds them out! Gordy Green and Pat had the honor of representing the Class at a farewell party for Larry Cavaiola who retired from govemraent service last raonth after 30 years. His last assignment as Special Assistant to the Secretary and Undersecretary of Defense was quite unique.

Both Mr. Perry and Mr. Deutch spoke at length of their high regard for Larry's hard work and friendship. It was clear Larty commanded respect from all who had the pleasure of working with him in the Pentagon and on the Hill. Larry and Maureen will remain in Severna Park. Larry has taken a job in the private sector. Thanks for the news and comraents, Pat. Dave Deininger has been following our coluran and thought it was about time he sent us an update.

Green County, WI, was recently blessed with the selection of Dave as the new Circuit Court Judge.

His investiture is the latest milestone in an impressive career of public service. Dave went into the Nuclear Power Prograra after graduation and was assigned to JOHN MARSHALL. Later, Dave left the service to pursue a law degree at the University of Virginia. As a new lawyer, he retumed to Monroe, WI, where he served as Green County corporate counsel and on the Monroe School Board. He was elected to the Asserably in 1986, and held the position until taking the bench. He's learning how to handle his schedule and won't use that as an excuse to miss our 30th! Way to go Dave!

Judge Dave Deininger Lastly, a couple of notes from 6th Company! Scott Wiggett is alive and well in Burlington, VT, where Scott is busy running accounts for Dean Witter Ed

McMahon is sporting westem gear mnning an oil pipeline company south of Fort Worth, TX. Dave Montoya is supporting the Clinton Administration working on the White House Staff. Tom Halwachs is, of all things, an instmctor of Operations Analysis at Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA. Bill Frentzel is the Chief of Staff for the Security Group at Ft. Meade, MD. Ed Waite is a General Practitioner working outside of Boston, MA. Mike Boyer, is an anesthesiologist out in McCallister, OK. Rich Dempsey is a VP with Honeywell in Minneapolis, MN. John Scully is a mob chasing, prosecuting attomey for the City of Chicago. JT Hine is the Business Administration Director for the University of Virginia Physics Departraent, in Charlottesville, VA. Paul Ross was last seen heading for Poland to assist with the "clean up" operations while Sue held down the fort in Olathe, KS. Bob Gray is enjoying golf in Denver.

If anyone out there has some news to share, please don't be shy. Post card, note, news clipping, or letter, anything readable is fine. Let's hope we BEAT ARMY this year!!—Steve.

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Pres., Fred Hall Sec'y, Cdr. Royal Connell USN (Ret.) 210 Claude St., Annapolis, MD 21401 Greetings all, welcome to homecoming and to our twenty fifth anniversary. Actually, though Melinda and I celebrated our 25th in June, it took an E-mail frora company-mate Russ Hauck to remind me that there are a bunch of us out there who have achieved that same distinction. Obviously, I can't list everyone, but as Russ noted that he and Barbara, as well as Karen and Greg Serwich had reached that milestone, I figured I ought to say something. Russ passes that his daughter Jennifer has graduated frora University of Central Florida and is teaching 4th and 5th grade Special Education in Orlando. Son, Eric is on his third school in as raany years but is progressing right along. Russ is in his third term as a city commissioner of Altamonte Springs, FL and is also a VP in Systems Research Group, Inc. a small defense contiactor down there. In his spare time, he is a Captain, USNR, and in that capacity, served as a sideboy for Greg's retirement from the reserves. Greg drilled down in Orlando despite being a successful Chicago corporate attorney. Russ said something about Greg's retirement speech, his wife's great legs and long skirt, but then he often became incoherent when excited. You'll have to ask him to fill in the details at the reunion.

Mike Gottleib reported the happy occasion of the Navy Old Goats' winning of the Superraasters tournaraent title out in Vail this year. Mike's too cool to corae right out and say it, but I think he was disappointed with the turnout frora '70, he was hoping to get Navy's last National Championship team together for their 25th anniversary, but the roster he sent did include: John Kiersted, P. J. Fatten and Gary Knight. Of course he notes that for raany the memories are good enough, no need to embartass oneself with stick skills long gone, or to break up an aging body. They did have a good tirae, and he calls it a "LAX Fantasy Camp." He also notes that summer is good in Montana. I'm hoping he'll bring rae one of those world famous "Old Goat" hats. I'd probably even pay for it.

Bits and Pieces: Tom Brown sent E-mail to me via Nick Visco reporting the whereabouts of Chip Seeger. Chip left after Plebe year to attend 107

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That's all the news, see you next raonth, and if I don't, you'll have missed a great party. Ring-a-DingDing!

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Pres., Capt. Perry Martini USN Sec'y, Cdr Brian Horais USNRR 11234 Cranbrook Lane, Oakton VA 22124 You can tell it's vacation time around the DC area when the beltway traffic is light enough to be almost bearable. Another item that gets pretty light during the summer is the flow of mail I receive for the Shipmate article. At least a few letters and notes came in. Marty Speer wrote from Vista, CA to pass on news of Kevin Green's change of command in San Diego. Kevin relinquished coraraand of DESRON 23 and is enroute to DC for his new job as the surface Captain's detailer. Marty added a historical note (you raust have aced History of Sea Power Marty...) on DESRON 23, stating that it was under Arleigh Burke's command in the Solomon campaign of WWII when Arleigh eamed the nickname " 3 1 Knot Burke". A number of other Classmates attended the change of command, including Ed Kelly, CO of the Amphibious Base, Coronado, Jim Carlin, retired Naval Aviator who is sharing his affinity for math with lucky high school students in San Diego, Marty Speer, Security Manager at the San Onofre Nuclear Station in San Clemente, and Hugh Butt, Chief of Staff, SURFPAC, San Diego. (I will send the group photograph with next month's column). One of the resident San Diego 71'ers, Ed Hebert, was unable to attend the ceremony due to his pending assignment as CO of CHANCELLORSVILLE. In keeping with the spirit of ' 7 1 , Ed found a way to attend the festivities later in the day at Kate and Kevin Green's quarters. I received notice of Tim Keating's change of coraraand at NAS Fallon, Nevada, in September '95. Tim is leaving his assignraent as CO Naval Strike Warfare and will be moving to DC to take over duties as the Director of Aviation Assignments at BUPERS. Mike Hallahan dropped a note to update his address. He has moved back to the DC area where he and his wife Sandra are building a house in Sevema Park, MD. Mike works for Defense Technology, Inc. (DTI) in Arlington. DTI is a small corapany (70 people) but has a high concentration of '71ers. Hal Cummings and Mike are in the Crystal City office and Pete Ibert directs the NSWC Dahlgren office.

Hal and his wife Judith have a new home in Fredricksburg, VA. There are five other Academy graduates in DTI, including the owner Mike reported that he sees Terry Foust frequendy in the same building. Terry still looks like he is in good enough shape to wrestle.

For those of you in the DC area or any who are planning on attending Horaecoming on October 21st, be sure to corae by the '71 tent. Jim Hergenroeder and Ron Spratt, co-chairs of the 25th reunion, will be at Horaecoming and will be providing updates on plans for the 25th. If you have any questions for Jim or Ron, they can be contacted at410-987-7446 [Jim], or at 301-320-9410 [Ron]. So long until next raonth.

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Pres., LCol. Bob Lee USMC Sec'y, Cdr. Rich Robison USN (Ret.) 12695 Catawba Dr., Woodbridge, VA 22192 E-raail robison_rich@prc.cora; FAX 703-685-9849

Pres., Tom Storch Sec'y, Dirk P. D. Mosis III PO. Box 27738, Houston, TX 77227-7338 713-656-7736 (w), 713-871-8958 (h)

The kids are back in school, the leaves are turning colors and the govemraent is operating on a continuing resolution. Must be Auturan again!

Thanks to Gino Uricoli for saving your scribe from the jaws of a no-letter raonth. The accompanying photo was taken at the Greyhounds Reunion back on July 7th. How many names can you associate with the bald and graying heads? (Steve Ingalsbe, Eddie Wardlaw, Dickie Lee, Gene Uricoli, Ed Kujat, Kevin Cassidy and Billy Graham.) Gino's address: 10233 Shiloh St., Fairfax, VA 22030.

Waterworld.. .1 was thinking of sorae of ye Mariner type Classraates ...who would be '73's Dennis Hopper?!

El Presidente Storch...

I sold my townhouse in Arnold early February and was living with in-laws in Catonsville until our new home was ready in May. My administrative files were in storage, so I was out of touch for awhile. Nevertheless, I am unpacked and settled in my new home. I'm back on line!

As for class business, enclosed is a roster for the 16th Company. [Thanks, Tom.] The Class bench has been paid off and we have [money] in our account. Pledges from last year's phone-a-thon are still coming in, so we have a jump start on our next project. As for Captain Brandquist's request for unrestricted gifts, I would like to meet with the Class officers to get their views to see how we should support this.

Thanks, Tom! I hope to see you soon!

Ken Landers reports from D C .

Nineteen members of '73 met on 11 July at Ruby Tuesday's at Pentagon City. Attendees were: Matt Rogers (SPAWAR - JMCIS Program Manager), Chuck McKeone (USAF/TEP), Denny Dwyer (NAVSEA Exec Assistant—enjoys the short working hours), Pete Scala (OSD/DOT&E—"visibility isn't so great"), Bob Klaus (AEROSPACE Corp.— "see Randy Fisher occassionally, who is a program manager for SPAWAR. I stay busy writing letters to Congress and Washington Times"), Rick Wagner (SPAWAR), Al Curry (Technology, Management & Analysis Corp.), Doug Herter (ISA), Jim Hillenmayer (NAS PAX River), John Harvey (BUPERS OOX), BUI Decker (PRC, Inc.), Jere Carroll (Cray Research), Larry Myers (SPC), Joe Klingseis (OSD/Policy), Dave WUImann (OPNAV (880E), Rick Stewart (CSC—retired from USMC in 1993. Currently manager for an INFOSEC contract with CSC. Living in Hanover, MD.), Frank Coleman (Navy IG), and Mark Broussard (HQ, USMC).

I literally ran into Jeff Crews and Kennon Wilson who were in town for their Naval Reactors training prior to relieving as Commanding Officer on their respective submarine tenders. Jeff took command of FRANK CABLE in late July and will do the homeport shift from Charleston, SC to Guam.

Kennon will take command of SIMON LAKE in La Madellena, Italy.

As for me, I am assigned to the New Attack Submarine Program Office (PMO-450) as the Design Manager for the C3I System. My biggest news is that my wife Annette and I were blessed with our infant daughter, Allyson last November. It is certainly different having an infant, but our two sons, Jon (age 13) and Brian (age 10) have been a great help with the baby.

In that we live in the age of electronic communications, I want to try and utilize the INTERNET to keep in touch with our Class. I can be reached at: Landers_Ken_CAPT@hq.navsea.navy.mil.

Please mn this in Shipmate [Aye, Aye, Classmate!] and encourage anyone to send me their EMail address and I will include them with any announcements regarding Class functions in the DC. area. If you are on E-Mail, please respond to check out the "super info highway".

Our next luncheon will be on Tuesday, 3 October 1995. Keep in touch! GO NAVY BEAT ARMY! Thanks, Ken! Jim Snead writes as he leaves both USN and USNA...

One last short note before I leave USNA and the USN. Except for the set of quarters we have been living in, the family and I have had a great four years here at the old school... a little better than the

"Greyhound Reunion" On the subject of reunions, planning has started to have the main event in the BWI area. As you know, no small amount of effort goes into putting this together.. .and this is a big one. We need your help— especially if you're in the DC metro area (although you don't have to be). Contact, Todd Bruner, Dave Hogen or me if you would like to participate.

Tom Jones continues to hold monthly Class luncheons in the Pentagon Executive Dining Room on the second Monday of the month; anyone who can make it is welcome. Also, Todd holds quarterly Class meetings on Saturday mornings in Room 301 of Rickover Hall overlooking Ingram Field and Stribling Walk; the next one will be on Noveraber 11th at 1000. (Just seeing this office is worth the time and effort!)

Congratulations to Tim Traverse who took command of MCICEE (AS-41) on August 11th in San Diego.

That's it for this month. (Bill Groves: What's it like at MACG-18? Drop me a line.) More to corae.

D.O. "Tried and True with '72"

Remember a classmate Honor a friend.

Reserve NOW while still available a locker in the new Roger Staubach Locker Room or a chair in the new Joe Bellino Auditorium.

For more details call Jennifer John at (410) 263-4448 ext 118.

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last four 1 spent here! The most rewarding part of my tour was my association with the Lightweight Crew. Besides getting to work with the oarsmen, the crew gave me a chance to see my roommate, Dave Kucik at least once a year Dave is still up in frigid upstate NY running the crew program at Cornell. As he gets older, I am sure Dave will get wiser and discover that there are crew teams in the warmth of the civilized south. Also, you (Dirk) seem to get up to USNA to officiate at least one home race a year. My biggest regret was that I didn't get to know the local '73'ers...the crew took me away most weekends. The few football games that I did get to attend showed me that they are a great group and it was my loss not to have gotten better acquainted.

To prove that the more things change, the more they stay the same, the new Plebe class was sworn in three weeks ago (on 30 June), and I understand that there are five sons from '73 in the class of '99.

I can only confirm Michael Ryan, Paul's and Laura son. I was able to host the Ryan's for tiie aftemoon of 1-Day, and I can report that they are very proud parents. Paul is now the CO. of L.Y. SPEAR, and I understand that it was all he could do to get Laura to leave their beautiful home in Arlington and move down to Norfolk. I have been seeing more of Andy Mechling lately—both of us are in the library as part of our (at least mine) yet-to-be-successful job search. As luck would have it, I ran into Pierre Vining in Virginia Beach last weekend. He is going through his 30 day turnover before becoming the RO. on LINCOLN (I think). Sue and Mark Shaughnessy were through the area last week, up from Marco Island, FL. Their two sons were in the Navy Soccer Camp for five days, giving mom a litUe break. Mark is still flying for Delta, and it sounds like Sue is very successful in real estate.

They both looked great and have aged very Uttie over the years.

I received word from Fred Brasco (our "other roommate") that he is the proud papa of a bouncing baby boy—Class of 2017 by my calculations!

God bless anyone who tries to top that. Also, received a wedding announcement (Lisa Mehallick and Dave Kohler) as my mother-in-law in Virginia Beach sent it to me.

The last thing I have to pass along is this: If you know a deceased Classmate, take the time (now) to write his parents a letter I have gotten to know Lance Fremd's parents over the last three years, and I have leamed that they take great comfort in knowing that their son is not forgotten. For those in 19th Co., the Fremd's address is: Mr. and Mrs. O.L. Fremd, 818 Tete Lours Dr, Mavdeirile, LA 70481. If you know Lance, drop the Fremd's a note—it would mean a lot. For our other Classmates, take the time to find their parents' address and write—a littie thoughtfulness goes a long way.

With all that being said, I am off to continue my job search. BEAT ARMY!" Jim thanks for your great work at USNA on behalf of '73, and on behalf of the crew. Your comments regarding the Fremd's are right on point. God bless.

A highlight of my suramer was attending Paul Ryan's change of command with my son. Dirk Malcolm (7) and my brother We toured America (Atlanta, Smokies, Norfolk, Annapolis, Cooperstown, Niagara Falls, Lake Michigan, and Wisconsin) in an R.V. But, seeing Paul and Laura on a very hot day left me quite moved. Being away from the Navy/Marine Corps Team brings about great emotion when I do get to experience it. I feel "at home"; "I belong".

And, Paul's change of command brought a real lump to my throat, and I got to see some Classmates.

Paul sent the following note: Thanks again for taking the time to attend my change of command. Enclosed are two copies of the group photo. From left to right they are: Pete Vining, Tim Scheib, me, you, Louis Hughes. Jim Holloway was also at the ceremony, but somehow we missed him at picture time. [I saw Jim, but he was always surrounded...or were they attracted to...?]

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over as Comraander, Cartier Air Wing TWO. Congratulations!

Great news, Gendemen! Thank you. '73!

Paul Ryan's Change of Command We deposited our eldest son, Michael, at the Naval Academy on June 30th. Boy, was it a case of deja vii, seeing the cocky high school graduates chatting with family and friends before entering the processing line, then coming out two hours later with shorn heads, wearing white works, shouting "Yes, Sir!" to their plebe summer squad leaders.

On "I" day, we ran into or heard of several other Classmates who had sons or daughters entering with the class of 1999: John Kelly, Dan Madden, Pete Marzluff, Dave Mericle, and Tom Tritz. It is hard to believe we are old enough to have sons and daughters entering the Naval Academy—our Plebe Summer doesn't seem like it was that long ago.

Thanks, Paul. All the best to Laura and to you.

Well deserved.

And, our last note is from John Edvardsen: I've never written to Shipmate, but I thought I would write something about Steve Oswald's last shuttle flight. This was Steve's third flight and his first as Shuttle Commander. The flight culminated many years of hard work, dedication and hardship for both him and his family. We all seem to take shuttle flights for granted, forgetting how complicated and dangerous they really are. Steve deserves a hearty well done and congratulations for the fine work he has done over the years as a shuttie pilot and commander A number of '73'ers attended the late evening launch. I've enclosed two pictures taken the night of Steve's shuttle launch. The pictures were taken about 3:00 a.m., so I will use that as an excuse for how I look (I'll let the other guys come up with their own excuses for themselves). One picture is of Larry Carrelo, John Bedker, me, Pat Virtue and Ross Chafin. The other is of us and most of our kids.

Larry Carrelo, John Bedker, John Edvardsen, Pat Virtue, Ross Chafin Other news. I am a Captain in the Naval Reserves and travel from Oriando to DC each month to stand watch as the Duty Navy Captain in the Navy Command Center at the Pentagon. Max Kalafat and Tom Broderick are also Captains in the unit standing the same watch. Max lives in the DC. area and Tom lives in North Carolina.

My family and I (Linda, Michael age 10, and Jennifer age 8) have been living in Orlando about 13 years now where 1 work as a program manager for a simulation/training company. We see Dean Brown, who is also a Captain in the Reserves and flies as a co-pilot for Delta. Dean and his family (Leslie, Lauren age 10, Patrick age 7, and Casey age 3) have also been in Orlando about 13 years, and we enjoy getting together when all our busy schedules allow. Third Companymate Rich Bocim and family live about a mile from us in Longwood.

He is doing well and is a big mucki-muck with ABB." Thanks, John. Don't wait another 20-1- years!

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Pres., Steve Middleton Sec'y, Cdr. Bill Hall, SC USN, Retired 1833 Meadowgrove Ln, Frederick, MD 21702 301-694-5883 (h); 703-218-8454 (w) BHall74@aol.com This month I'm going to start off with an E-mail message that I received from Mike Carnes. I found M i k e ' s office E-mail address C A R N E S M .

TRANSCOM@transcom.safb.af mil) while I was surfing the Internet. I was checking out the It's Not Shipmate Worid Wide Web site run by Ray Trygstad '77 ( h t t p : / / w w w . m c s . c o m / ~ t r y g s t a d / U S N A _ Alumni.html). In addition to Mike Carnes, I also found E-mail addresses for Tom Glover (tglover@pinn.net), Shawn Smith (ssmith@jtasc. acom.mil), and Jack Winston (jwinston@mail. public.lib.ga.us). If you've got access to the Internet, you should check-in, and check-out. It's Not Shipmate.

What a surprise. I'm sitting here at my desk over lunch and get a note from you. I've been like a lot of our Classmates — intending to send you a note for the past 21 years or so. It looks like your AOL Intemet connection works. You undoubtedly got my address here at USTRANSCOM; I can also be reached at home via 'mikec49659@aol.com'. I've sent e-mail through AOL with no difficulty, except when trying to send an attachment. For that reason, I usually send e-mail from my office. (Besides, it doesn't cost me when I send from the office).

I won't bore you with what I did for my 20 years in the Navy, but I spent 16 of my first 17 years stationed in Pensacola, San Diego, and Hawaii. One year was spent at Ft. Leavenworth, KS going to school with the Army and the last three years were with the U.S. Transportation Command at Scott AFB, IL. I retired last summer and was hired by CEXEC, Inc., a beltway bandit (combelt division).

The project I'm working on is at USTC, hence my e-mail account here. I was fortunate in my job hunt.

A friend forwarded my resume to his former boss; this person, who is now my boss, called me, we talked for 10-15 minutes and a few days later I got an offer This was over a month before I went on terminal leave and certainly made my leaving the Navy a less traumatic experience. I've been with CEXEC for just over a year now as a senior functional analyst and site manager of CEXEC's St. Louis operations. (Coincidentally, our headquarters is in Vienna, VA, next door to AOL's offices).

CEXEC is a small disadvantaged business in automated systems engineering (software development and installation to training and maintenance). Our clients are exclusively federal organizations and include the FAA, Energy Department, Justice Department, Defense Department, and the Fish and Wildlife Service, among others. Like any other contractor, we're always looking for more business, and are looking to pick up some contracts with state and local governments as well as private industry.

If there is a dark side, my boss is a WooP, class of 61 and captain of the 1960 football team. He acknowledges getting beat up by Bellino and company during his tenure and offers no sympathy when I bemoan our recent lack of success on the gridiron.

Bonnie and I have been married for 21 years now with three kids. Maggie, our oldest, is 19 and just moved back on campus at St. Louis University to begin her sophomore year. Mikaela is 15 and be-

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ginning her sophomore year in high school. Brian is 12 and entering the sixth grade. In my spare time, I coach youth baseball and basketball, am involved with Boy Scouts, and have been a Blue & Gold Officer for the past year I spent the last week of July at the academy for B&G training. It was a great week and fun being back there to see the changes that have occurred in the yard. Two other 74ers attended the same training session; Joe Nutall is a Captain in the reserves and has a real job working for Loral Space & Range Systems in Sunnyvale, CA; Charles Wayne is in Galesburg, IL running his family's grain elevator Robert Miller's father was also in our training seminar Robert is in Annapolis, working for Chesapeake Engineering & Design, Inc. We were housed in "Mother B" and, contrary to rumors you may have heard, it is not, nor is it intended to be air conditioned. Fortunately for me, a former coworker (CAPT Jenny Martinez) is the sixth battalion officer. Due to Mother B's renovation, she shares her office with the 5th Batt officer which was only a couple doors down from my assigned room on 6-0. She loaned me her office key and I dragged my mattress to her a/c office every evening.

Shades of our first class summer when working on the detail.

I hadn't been to USNA for three years and was amazed to see the changes that have taken place in that short time. The new visitor center is impressive. If you haven't seen the new video shown at the visitor center To Lead and Serve, [ed. note: see ad in this issue for information on how to order.

Nancy ] I highly recommend getting a copy. It really gets the blood pumping and brings out the goose bumps. I managed to sneak into 7t'' wing to see the newly renovated rooms. Wow. The rooms were completely gutted and redone from floor to ceiling. The only thing that remained is the shower.

They've made much better use of space and the rooms seem gigantic compared to what we had.

Each mid has a loft rack with a desk undemeath it.

Each desk has bookshelves built in above and below it with a phone jack and cable connection. At the ends of each desk are storage lockers/closets.

The middle of the rooms are wide open. You have to see them to get a full appreciation of them. 7th wing is the first to be renovated and will be moved into this year; 8"' wing is now being rehabbed. The whole project is to take 10 years.

After the EE scandal and its outfall, I was amazed to see the results of ADM Larson's efforts to tum things around. The attitude and atmosphere throughout the yard is much more positive and upbeat than it was a year ago and a pride that had been missing is back. Among other things, the Supe has reunified the Brigade, cracked down on discipline, and is emphasizing accountability. Except for the usual grumbling among the mids, his efforts have been favorably received and appear to be paying off. As the Supe told us, when people say they attend or went to the Naval Academy, he wants people to respond with "Wow!" He gave a good speech out in San Francisco in mid-July that does a good job of countering those that feel the Service Academies are not cost effective and should be eliminated. I've got a copy if anyone is interested.

You could probably also get a copy through the Academy's PAO. [ed. note: see September issue of Shipmate. Nancy} I don't see a lot of our Classmates out here in the midwest, but do keep in touch with Greg Pearsall. He's now the XO at Fleet Material Support Office (FMSO) in Mechanicsburg, PA. I also ran into Dick Costello on a recent trip to Norfolk.

He's the CO at the Navy Material Transportation Office (NAVMTO).

By the way, the St. Louis Chapter of the Alumni Association is having a Founders Day Dinner at the University Club in St. Louis on Oct. 14. This annual event will be more special as we commemorate USNA's 150th anniversary. Congressman Jim Talent (R-MO) is the scheduled guest speaker. Contact me for more details and/or if interested in attending.

Well, I've rambled for more than I intended, but figure this isn't too bad for once every 21 years. If you're lucky, I'll be around and send you a note in

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2016. Meanwhile, if you or any Classmates are in the area, give a holler Bonnie and I are only 20 miles across the river from St. Louis at 926 Thorabury Place, O'Fallon, IL 62269, (H) 618-6281417, (W) 618-628-2800. We're always willing to swap sea stories over a cold one (or two or more).

Thanks for the E-mail update Mike.

The next correspondent to check in is Sally Mooney, wife of Mark Mooney. Sally provided the following Mooney faraily update.

I am writing to you on behalf of my husband, who tends to not like to write about these things.

Mark received his Ph.D. in Computer Systems from Fielding Institute in Santa Barbara in July, 1995, after 8 long years of hard work! He is currently employed at the Bureau of National Affairs in Washington, DC and is a LtCol in the USMCR. We've been married for 19 years and have 3 children. Marc (14), Sarah Marie (12) and Michael (7).

We live at 114 Tarragon Lane, Edgewater, MD 21037, (H) 410-224-4048.

Thanks Sally. Tell Mark I'll be looking for the next Mooney family update to come from Mark via the Internet.

This month we received three Fleet Horae Town News releases on Classraates. Dave Stone, CAPT, USN, received the Navy Unit Coraraendation while assigned to the staff of the Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Coraraand located in Manaraa, Bahrain. Neil Rondorf, CAPT, USN, is assigned to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. Mark Condra, LtCol, USMC, just returned from a sixmonth deployment with the Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 332 (VMFA-322) in support of NATO operations near Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Finally, I'd like to report that Bob Whitmire, CAPT, USN, assumed coraraand of Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, FL. on August 25 in a cereraony that I am sure was outstanding. To the best of my knowledge, and I'm sure I will be cortected if I am wrong. Bob is the first Classraate to have a major shore command. If you find yourself in the Jacksonville area, give Bob a call, I'm sure that he will be happy to show you around "his" station.

This month's Shipmate should arrive just before Homecoming, so I want to encourage everyone who can make it there, to make it there! Look for the tent with the '74 Banner (that will have hopefully been found by that time).

Go Navy!

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Pres., Raymond P. Wassel, Jr. Sec'y, Cdr. David P. Gray USNR 8112 Cedar Run, Waldorf, MD 20603 301-870-8756 (H); 703-707-5106 (W) I was getting wortied. I thought the sumraer finally won out and kept everyone too busy to write.

But luckily at least two of youraanagedto get something in. The first letter and wedding photo is frora Rose and Bill Dixon: BiU Squires' letter in the June 1995 issue of Shipmate was a gentle reminder of two things. First, I was going to miss the 20th homecoming. Second, I am long overdue in touching base with some very special people from my past.

My effective retirement date from the Marine Corps was 1 August 1995. For me that was a whirlwind decision, following an offer I could not refuse.

On 1 January 1995, my new year's resolution was to begin the transition process, no matter how slow and painful. I had been back in the States for over a year, retuming from West Africa after some very memorable experiences, not least of which was

finding my wife, Rose. After my return, I rapidly came to the realization that 1 had squeezed just about all the fun out of the Corps that I could possibly squeeze. Long ago I had promised myself that when it was no longer fun, It would betimeto move on. I guess I was just never cut out for full-time office employment. I'm definitely not ready to start acting like an old guy!

Bill and Rose Dixon The Corps will always hold a special place in my heart. For twenty years I was able to do everything I wanted. My primary MOS as a Cobra pilot contained the requisite number of deployments away from home. I was fortunate, being able to fly all four models of the AH-1 and experience the technological advances first hand as the Cobra community progressed through TOW, Hellfire, Sidewinder, night vision goggles, air-to-air combat, etc. I took advantage of every opportunity offered, had a wonderful time, and yes, experienced many of the personal life disappointments common to military life. Oh, well, enough of that.

The transition process went much smoother, and much faster than anticipated. I accepted a position in April with EXXON Ventures as the Deputy Security Manager for ESSO Chad. Who would have ever thought those grueling French classes would pay dividends over twenty years later! Terminal leave started 1 July 1995, as did the flight to N'Djamena, Chad via Paris. After a two day layover in Paris, we arrived in N'Djamena on 4 July.

My wife. Rose, and 1 celebrated our first wedding anniversary on 6 July. 1 told her I'd take her to an exotic place for our first anniversary. "Exotic" may be stretching it a littie when one thinks of Chad, although the jungle knife proved adequate for cutting the cake.

We live in a 25 acre walled compound in N'Djamena, the walls compliments of the '92 coup.

In the compound, ESSO had five residences, an office building and recreational facilities. Living conditions are pleasant enough though exterior to the compound, conditions are bleak. The work is exciting, never a dull moment and never the same.

Of course, the salary and leave compensations make it more than bearable. We're planning our first of two R&Rs this year to London during October.

The security office is made up of two expatriates, myself and a retired Army Colonel, 86 guards and roughly a hundred gendarmes, depending upon the ops tempo. Currently, this office is responsible

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for Chad and Cameroon with the possibility of encompassing at least one other country in the future.

Last November, before all these changes in our life. Rose and I met Aaron Johnson and his family in the Tulsa Airport. Small world! We had a few minutes to chat and flew the leg out of Tulsa together We had hoped to have a mini 20th Co. gathering in the DC. area. Sorry Aaron! Rose and 1 did make the homecoming in 1994 with Chuck Smith ("58) and family. We visited the old plebe year 19th company area. It was quite a day, to include a refresher course in the Alumni rowing competition!

It was certainly thoughtful of the Academy to coordinate the 150th to coincide with our 20th! By the way, #75 of the large 150th commemorative medallion is no longer for sale at the gift shop. If anybody happens to take a video or photos of the events, we'd love to see a copy would gladly compensate the expenses. Our mail goes to the following address and is then sent to Chad via DHL: William H. Dixon, Jr LTCOL, USMC (RET), ESSO Exploration & Production Chad, Inc., P.O. Box 4490, Houston, TX 77210 Any package would require a customs' declaration, found at the local post office. Have a great time and our best to the class of '75. Bill & Rose Bill thanks for the update. Best of luck on your new adventure. I also received an Eraail frora Dan Nelson: I have recently reaffiliated myself with the Alumni Association and have read with interest the last three issues of Shipmate magazine. I haven't done too well with keeping track of my Classmates. I was thinking I would like to raake it back for our Class's 20th Homecoming, but circumstances will prevent rae from doing that. Maybe I can make it for one of the next ones.

I left active duty some 11 years ago to go to work for IBM. I remained active with the reserve with VP94 in New Orleans until I became eligible for an early retirement effective in Sept. of last year My wife, Karen, and our family are living in Friendswood, TX, not far from the Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Our family of five children keep us pretty busy. We have Adam (14), Cassie (11), Charlissa (7), Zachary (3) and Chase (2).

Give my regards to all at the 20th reunion. Dan Nelson (graduated in 12th Co.) That's it for this month. See you at the 20th. Remember you can send me files via the "Over The Wall" BBS or via INTERNET to my CompuServe address, 71223.2446@compuserve.cora. Until next time.. .Take Care...Dave

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Pres., Chuck Gorum Sec'y, Cdr T. S. Traaen SC, USN, Supply Officer, BOXER (LHD-4), FPO AP 96661-1663 Well, Howdy folks.. .back on line! Sorry about the misstep last month, but, believe rae, raoves just don't get any easier when you get older! Now I know why we were required to do the O-course... so we acquire the ability to dodge, climb and otherwise avoid shipping boxes that take up all the room in the house!

Anyway, received through USNA BBS the following from Bert Bowden: 1 just wanted to give you a heads up about some of the docs in the Class. I just read the April Shipmate issue about the USNS COMFORT and wanted to let you know that 1 was there in Haiti also. I was the ophthalmologist assigned aboard the COMFORT and was the assistant for the neurosurgery on the news photographer hit by sniper fire. Except for several days in Haiti when we had casualties, the tour was brief and essentially uneventful. My main job involved playing optometrist and prescribing glasses for the crew and all the ships in the theatre.

I am just finishing my tour as Director of Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at NNMC, Bethesda, and will be heading for private practice back in Texas in a year. For the next year, 1 will be the Navy's Physician Clinical Specialist for development of all clinical computer systems at the Naval Medical Information Management Center Another classmate, Bill Bigham, is still in San Diego and is the Surgeon General Specialty Leader for Ophthalmology as well as the only other Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstmctive Surgeon in the Navy.

I regularly run into Marty Bacon and Rob Blackey here at NNMC. They are both in the Cardiology Department. Dave Lawrence is Head of the Radiology Training Program here at Bethesda.

I also have spoken with Milt Mays in Pensacola— he is the Head of the Family Practice Residency Training Program at Naval Hospital Pensacola. I recently spoke with John Brown who had just retumed from his overseas tour in Romania (1 think.)

There are many other Docs from different classes at NNMC and it constantly amazes me to find both junior and senior physicians whom I had never met.

Anyway, that is all I can think of for now. Send me e-mail with questions on the BBS or Intemet dsc2bzb_imc210.med.navy.mil or BertBowden_ aol.com. Here's another thought—is the BBS on the NADN Lan? If so, we should be able to access by telnet. That may save more bucks and shouldn't cost anything.

Thanks Bert... continuing with Steve Rohrssen...

Well this is the first time in all of these years that I have written to the Class secretary, but when I saw Parkers's letter, I figured it about time.

After getting off active duty in ' 82,1 joined IBM in Poughkeepsie, NY as a plastics engineer and have risen through the ranks here in the land of mainframes to become a Senior Engineer and Program Manager for Contract Design and Manufacturing. That means we take other people's concepts design, finish, qualify, and build them. It has been like having my own business since I have profit responsibility along with all of the technical team leadership. In the reserve, I have continued and am now the Training and Readiness Officer on Naval Inshore Undersea Warfare Group Two Staff. After having served for a three-year tour as the CO. of Mobile Inshore Undersea Warfare Unit 203 in Brooklyn, during which we were mobilized for Operation Restore Democracy, this is quite a change in responsibilities. I am going to attend the Joint Operations course at the Naval War College in September.

I have had the occasion to see many other graduates and Classmates in these varied times. Frank Rennie was a fellow CO. of another MIUWU and Bob Belling is now the Operations Officer on the lUW Group Two Staff and was in Haiti with me as the liaison to CJTF 190 and the Harbor Defense

Command. My roommate, Larry O'DonneU is now a Senior Special Agent for the Customs Service at their headquarters in DC. I was fortunate recently to have had the opportunity to spend some time with him and his lovely "significant other", Grace while in DC for a meeting with a group of senators on the Information Superhighway. I work with Jim Noonan (74) and see him quite often. Jim is retiring from the reserve after having made Captain.

I am still married, which may be a surprise to many who know JoAnn and me. Living with my two "full time" careers plus my continuous education has been quite a challenge for her and my two kids, Mike (12) and Erika (9) but they have stuck by me and for that I am truly blessed. Well, that's about it. If anyone is traveling in the Hudson Valley of New York, call 914-471-5876 (home), or 914435-6660 (work).

Even received a note from an old company-mate Jerry Willett, who writes: After many years of bachelorhood, I finally joined the ranks of the "hitched" and so far it's been a wonderful change. My wife Ellen and I wasted no time in "production". Our baby daughter, Mary Carlile was bom on 18 April 95 (and for those of you counting, we were married on 4 June 94). She is a wonderful baby and we certainly know who makes the rules. SHE does! Some say Carlile has some Willett characteristics, but so far her hair has not yet tumed gray—although it is a bit thin, and she still prefers formula over beer (What? No Old Bardstown?)...

Jerry also provided a news release (so far this is the only periodical to pick it up)...

DA BEAR RETIRES—WATCH OUT CIVLANT!!! July 6, 1971, NAPSTER Mike "Sugar Bear" Hansell stepped aboard for his first day in the Navy at Great Lakes, IL boot camp... the Navy ain't been the same since. Twenty four years later, da Bear is retired. Still sporting a youthful look (no trace of gray in this man's thick mop of blonde hair), he is eager for another 24 years as an officially sanctioned sandcrab! Whether CIVLANT is ready for him is an entirely different question.

Mike spent his entire career steadfastiy avoiding duty remotely connected to "arduous". The mere mention of "sea" causes uncontrollable twinges and bouts of hives. In spectacular irony, da Bear retired from the Navy after a tour at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, Louisville, Ky, division. Kentuckians had rarely seen a naval aviator, much less one with such bulk! As an aside, according to Commander Hansell's, outgoing executive officer, the recent announcement of the closing of the Naval Ordnance Station is not in any way reflective of or related to the performance of his duties while assigned there. However, an independent investigation is still underway.

Just as he entered, he left the service with brilliance. As he sharply brought down his final salute (in excessively tight service dress whites—were they REALLY Plebe issue?), he turned away. After a brief pause, he looked back for a second, flashed a wide toothy grin and bellowed to his ship/ land mates "Can't get enough of that sugar crisp, sugar crisp, sugar crisp..."

Well done to "da Bear". Cdr Hansell, USN (Ret) has asked the following be included...

WANTED: Job. Prefer casual hours, dress and work. Willing to start late and end early. Have flight experience... many hours even in a plane. Good with people. People are good. Willing to work with people as long as they do most of the work. Can be hard worker if pay is excessive and hours are light and people are good, especially if recreation facilities are available and resttimeplentiful. Please call.

Do not call before 1100, during meal hours or after 1800.

Thanks Jerry, and FWFS to you Mike! Best wishes in finding that "dream" job!

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Speaking of next duty stations, I guess one could say that I'm well into the saddle of SUPPOdom in BOXER. Even though it has been only three years or so since my last sea tour, I ara amazed at the changes that have occurted! It's still fun... give me another 5 months... don't know if I'll still be of the same opinion! Seriously, LHD's bring a whole new capability to today's Navy, especially with the emphasis on littoral warfare. Really am glad to have the opportunity to support this ship! If any of you are in the San Diego area give the BOXER a call and lunch is on rae!

Finally, I received a raoving letter frora Jay Slyer, '80, who relates his irapression of Joe Kleeflsch. It speaks voluraes about who WE are and what WE stand for... it may be possible that maybe we should think about this and maybe try to be a bit more like our fallen comrade: To the Class of'76 As you know from the June Shipmate, you lost a Classmate, Joe Kleeflsch. For those of you who had lost touch with Joe, I would like to fill in some of the blanks by relating my personal experience with your Classmate. At the time when Joe was still admiring his new ensign shoulder boards, I was trying on my dixie cup. So, my first experience with Joe was in Beeville, Texas. I was finishing up my jet training, and he was my LSO. Though four years my senior, he had a friendly, helpful demeanor that made me feel comfortable during an intense period of training. I bumped into him later at NAS Lemoore and was glad to see him report to VA127, Lemoore's adversary squadron, as I was preparing to leave the squadron and the Navy. Reputed as a skilled aviator, he was greeted with much enthusiasm upon his arrival and soon became feared by all those he faced in air-to-air engagements. It was not long before he worked his way to the much sought assignment of commanding officer of one of thefinestF/A-18 squadrons, VFA-25. The flight on which he lost his life was to be one of his very last. His change of command was approaching that month. Joe was on a flight for which he was perfectly suited—demonstrating the capabilities of a fine aircraft to the commander of his battle group.

No one can argue Joe's skill as an aviator and leader, but it was his devotion to his family for which he received the most respect and admiration.

He had a deep love for his wife. Nan, and his boys, Joseph and Matthew, were his pride and joy. When his duties allowed him to spend time at home, he gave his boys his constant attention, whether it was baseball, basketball. Boy Scouts or projects in the garage. I still remember the Pinewood Derby when Joe entertained the crowd with his tape of "Set Sail". He was a devoted husband and father, an integral part of our community.

The most moving ceremony I have attended since arriving at NAS Lemoore in 1982 was Joe's memorial service. Fittingly, it was held in his hangar, and it appeared at first glance as if it could have been his change of command. Though they had seating for four hundred, they easily had double.

There were prayers, eulogies and a stirring flyover, but the most evident were the feelings of love and loss. Following the service, a broad cross section of the local citizenry paid tribute to the fallen warrior and spoke fondly of the many ways he touched so many.

My hope is that you will now know Joe as the man he grew up to be. You should be very proud of your Classmate.

Jay Salyer Class of'80 Thanks, Jay

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having served at Submarine Development Squadron Twelve. In closing. Rick noted that our Classmate and long-distance Class Board member. Jack Christianson, is now married and living at the American embassy in Moscow. That's not Moscow, Idaho, but THE Moscow—as in Russia, land of the bread line and anti-freeze cocktail. Jack had done a previous tour there so this is penance for prior experience not banishment for having stolen the heart of the wonderful Jill. Still marital harmony can thaw things out—even the Russian tundra. If not, there's always the Stoli! Thanks for the note. Rick.

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Pres., John Rudder Sec'y, Vince Balderrama 45 Little Fawn Dr, Shelton, CT 06484 Reraeraber back to Computers One, sitting at those old clickety clackety terminals in Ward Hall, working on that telemetry program? Just as you were about to put the results of your sweat to "Save", some dill weed somewhere put the system in a perpetual loop.

Well, I've been caught in the loop. Suffice it to say, that added to such Great Mysteries of All Time, as whatever happened to Amelia Earhart, the conspiracy theory, Coca-Cola's recipe and what are the lyrics to "Louie Louie" and what do they MEAN, is where the heck is the second half of that last coluran I printed?! Our fine editors did their best to retrieve it frora the land of ones and zeroes. But like a firstie with the last piece of dessert and a politician with the truth—the systera just wasn't going to give it up! Even ray old IBM think-less pad wouldn't cough it up. Not to worty, like the Twilight Zone lost episodes it'll come up sooner or later As for where this column's been the last couple of months—well I was hoping you wouldn't notice. But one thing about being prolific in the past—deficiencies are detected.

It's like Skip Root's campaign speech at the end of Plebe Year—nope, ain't no way to miss that finishing, um—smile. So, I sit—chastised and embarrassed—I gotta fall back on one of those three responses we learned over Reef Points—No Excuse, Sir! (But if you buy me a beer I'll Doug Whiner like a civilian.) To make amends, for starters, watch these pages fill up. So, let's get started. Move over KR, I've let you use my space long enough!

The following letter erases a debt of Rick Martinez to Jeff Fowler and Joe Leidig. Back at PCO School he promised them he would write Shipmate. Rick rehashed some info that some of you may recall was in this column so loooong ago. Jeff is CO of CHARLOTTE; Joe— skipper of CAVALLA. AS for Rick, he's the CO of GATO, just up the street in Groton.

He's got a pretty balanced perspective on the job saying that "it's great.. .and as frustrating as it sometimes gets, it's all worth it." He and Patti have three kids, Tess (6), Ricky (4) and Julianne (2) and that's where it ends. He states emphatically that you won't find them competing with Misti and Art Athens. He writes further that Jon Sears is PCO of MICHIGAN out of Bangor, WA. John Ehlers is a Deputy at COMSUBRON Two in Groton. Like Barney Fife, they don't give him more than one bullet or one major problem per day to shoot down. Rick reports that it's nice having a Classmate's support at the squadron when he needs it. Brent Obenour finds the time away frora his full tirae of USPA/IRA hawking to JOs to play reserves at Groton, once in a while. Rick got a phone call from Stan Labak who also lives in the nutmeg state. Stan is out of the Navy and enjoying life (as if the two are otherwise mutually exclusive—well, yes—sometimes). There weren't any details on Stan though except for that description of Civilianed Ecstasy. Tony Quatroche is XO of the base at Groton. He took over the job in April after

The Fowler Family Among the neat perks seniority brings you guys is the use of all that free CO's stationery. John Cohoon took advantage of that back in April to drop me a line about some of the 78ers he's seen mnning around the Hawaiian Islands. Last fall Keith Sauls took command of ASPRO ( S S N - 6 4 8 ) . I know what an SSN is—one of the tube like things that go underwater, glows in the dark and is named after fish—so what kind of fish is an Aspro—dog fish variation?

Nope, that's Alpo. Well, as the skipper, Keith should be able to answer that bit of naval frivia. John reported that this past March, Bill Timme assumed the conn, the deck and the whole shebang of HELENA. As for John, he took over BUFFALO back in September of '94. He says coraraand is great and Hawaii is a wonderful spot that he and Barbara enjoy exploring. Just to show all is not lost out on the islands, John reported on a few Classmates back in C O N U S . Chris Slack is skipper of OHIO in Bremerton, WA and Mel Williams has a Trident in Kings Bay, GA. Above the waters, Rudy Costanzo is CO of VAW-124 in Virginia. Paul Pietsch has the LAMPS guys of HSL-49 at NAS North Island in San Diego, CA. He just took over this past February.

Thanks for the quick note, John. Don't let my slow writing discourage you frora using the free note paper Now just figure out a way to having it franked.

Lloyd Prince dropped rae quick post card to note that back in April he joined ValueJet Airlines, as Director of Safety. He states that he "Couldn't ask to be in a better place!!" I'ra not sure if he raeant the city of Atlanta or the job—or both. Either way it means we have another way station during the Olympic Games. Lloyd said that Jeff Carpenter flies out of Dulles. I presume also with ValueJet, and that Bill Larimore just left to join FedEx. As the rest of the Princes, they remain in Jacksonville, FL. Quick on the corporate loyalty curve, Lloyd used a ValueJet postcard to bring me up to date. I appreciate it, Lloyd, though the picture on it compares in takeoff gross weight to the post card Loren Divers once sent me your DC-9 has much sleeker lines than Loren's Hula Heifer.

Fellow lightweight crew dog-body buddy, Sean McCloskey dropped me a quick line to announce that his wife, Anne, delivered an 8 lb., 14 oz. boy on May 6th, 1995—Riley Scott McCloskey Mom and son were doing great! Sean's hoping everyone can get out to Annapolis for the 150th this fall. I hope we can get a boat together and NAIL IT! (The photo of Riley is great, Sean. But editorial rules say I have to have your ugly mug or some other alum's face in the photo. Why they gotta ruin a perfectly good shot

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is beyond me. At least get your elbow in the shot!)

For all you West Coast CLASSMATES, Steve Shatynski, ('83) wants me to remind you of the West Coast Alumni 150th Celebration . "The L.A./Orange County, CA Chapter of the Alurani Association is proud to host this year's gala celebration of the 150th anniversary of the USNA." The Ball will take place on October 15, 1995 at the Marriott Hotel in Anaheira, California. The Ball will be a first class event and will be attended by nuraerous celebrity alumni and friends of the Naval Acaderay. Seating will be by class, and Steve and I highly encourage you to be there. Heck, even you out of towners visiting the area are welcorae. Just bring your bucks and proof of alumni status—alumni card, class ring. Form 2 or standard cynical, disinterested, demeanor, or corfams-with-Peerless-suit look. Details are somewhere in this mag or just ask your parakeet to give back last month's issue.

last year's USNA Adanta Chapter's Lobster Fest. The picture's dated (like my column) but the news that's still curtent is that Mark remains a "key" raan in the Alurani Chapter's activities—handling records and artanging various activities working with their Chapter President Paul Hurst ('64). As the '96 Olyrapics draws nearer, I'ra sure one of those activities will be a party or two to celebrate the U.S. Teams. Even better, I suggest coordinating a "billeting plan" for Alumni coming in town to view the games, like yours tmly.

Jack Christianson in India 1993

Mark Munson wrote rae with updates on a few people he has been in contact with: Jeff Fowler, 12th Co. : I couldn't resist including a photo of Jeff in the cab of a combine in North Dakota...wait, it's a shot from the sail structure of CHARLOTTE (SSN-766), in the Caribbean! [Actually it looks like Jeff is caught in the great Bermuda Triangle Garlic Press!] [As reported above) Jeff took command of CHARLOTTE in early December '94 in Norfolk. Although he, Katie, Brittany, Lynsee, and Connor are currently living in Virginia Beach (Katie's hometown), this Fall they will "transition" to Pearl Harbor

Jeff Fowler at the Conn!

Jack Christianson, 31st Co.: In December '94, Jack finished up a 2 year assignment at the On-Site Inspection Agency (OIA). He's now the Officer in Charge of the Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Office at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow. The CTR Program calls for the U. S. Govemment to help the four nuclear successor states of the former Soviet Union downsize their nuclear and chemical weapon stockpiles. I don't think that Jack ever imagined he would be "submerged" in Moscow as a submariner! Seriously, Jack did a great job at OSIA and received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal upon his departure. The enclosed photo of Jack was taken in India on a "layover" after a quick exit from Tajikistan in the 1993 time frame.

Our United States Naval Academy is 150 Years Young!

Beat Army!

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Vance Berry, Norm Dellinger As a reservist assigned to a unit that supports the Office of the Naval Inspector General (NAVINSGEN 106), I've had the pleasure of getting to know a number of fellow alumni—including two Classmates: Vance Berry, 14th CO: Vance recently moved from Richmond, VA to Charlotte, NC where he joined KMPG Peat Marwick as a Senior Consultant in Manufacturing, Retail and Distribution. Prior to joining the NAVINSGEN 106 Unit out of Washington in October 94, Vance served as Reserve XO of NSC Norfolk HQ, B-306. Armed with an MS in Operations Research from NPG and an MBA from the University of Richmond, Vance is doing very well. (He has also become an expert on NASCAR racing due to his new geographic location.)

Norm Dellinger, 25th Co: Norm has been in the NAVINSGEN 106 Unit since October 93 and in his civilian job has been helping the Navy "restructure" a portion of itself. In his own words, you will find him "tuming submarines and CGNs into razor blades as NAVSEA's nuclear ship inactivation and recycling manager "Norm's sense of humor— finely tuned since USNA days—keeps us on our toes."

Thanks for the updates on Jeff, Jack and the rest— not to mention the photos. Any of you get down to Centreville, VA, look up Mark.

The sumraer season for changes of orders and command came and went. Among the passdowns— Skip Bayes took command of HS-15 on Sept 6th at NAS Jacksonville. Roger Welch also assumed command of VFA-24 on May 17th. On September 14th, Glen Ives was relieved (yes, on time) as CO of HSL42. His next assignraent is as Ops Officer on GUAM (LPH-9). More info on these in the next editions.

Duane Young ('49) sent me a photo of our own Mark "Beau" James and his daughter, Jessica, at

Mark and Jessica James Alan "Blues" Baker is the Coraraand Chaplain at the Coast Guard Support Center on Governor's Island, New York. It's just a seven minute ferty ride from Battery Park in Manhattan and has a million dollar view of the Statue of Liberty. The only thing it didn't have at the time was base housing. He's on a wait list. So far, the housing officer is promising an opening in November. Of course he didn't specify what year. Al swears if you close your eyes he sounds like a detailer Once he gets settied into housing, Maria and the kids will join him. Until then, he's "geographic". Alan sent me a couple of editions of his "News at Ten" 10th Company Newsletter. It's a seasonal two page dope sheet on the comings and goings of the Good Times Ten. He's got a pretty classy layout—complete with Banner, columns and graphic insets. Here's a guy who obviously is into the desk top publishing software. I guess they taught more than Psalms 101 at Chaplain School. Here's a bit of what I got from "News at Ten" spring and summer issues of '95.

Carolyn and John Ehlers had a new addition to the family last December—Carolyn Anne. Al was more specific about John's job as Deputy job at SUBRON 2 than Rick Martinez was. John is the Deputy for Readiness. That means he gets free rides on all the squadron's boats to help prepare them for inspections. He also enjoys his workshop raaking fumiture and swing sets. He's opting to be the next Norm Abrams in the after-Navy life—welcorae to John's Baaaston Workshop. Patty doubles in tax preparation and dried flowers, not to mention moraraying. George "Skid" DeMarco lives in New Jersey (don't know what exit). He is an account executive for E.J.V. Partners, a vendor to brokerage firras on Wall Street. His office is a block from Wall Street in South Manhattan and George has been there for about the last four years. He's one of the endangered species—single and a full fledged member of the Bachelor until the Rapture Club. He gave up the drilling reservist bit last October opting for the IRR. Donnarae and John Curtis are Odentonland, MD. John works at the Naval Research Lab in DC as the remote sensing division military deputy. He screened for command and has been split-touring in DC until the command tour opens up. Donnarae manages house, family and now that she's gone back to college—homework. According to Al, John's oldest daughter, Ashley (13) is outpacing her old man's fiscal input through the highly lucrative world of babysitting. The job's pretty much like the military but with baby-sitting you can claim the overtime. Nathan

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Regina and Garry Simpson are living 20 miles north of Atianta in the community of Woodstock, GA. Married over 2 1/2 years they have a toddler, Garry Jr. Garty is a co-pilot on 767s for Delta and is homebased in "Hot-lanta". You all will appreciate Garry's "Best Academy Memory" profiled "New at Ten"—"Graduation— I kept waiting for a tap on my shoulder and the question: 'What are you doing in this line?'" Of course his worst academy memory was about some guy who wouldn't stop talking. You figure it out.

Well, that does it now. I hope I can cram this all into my limit by changing fonts. Look for an AllMarine Column in November (well, a dominantiy Marine column). In it, a dusted off letter from Jim Shulson, Jock Maloney sightings and finally— LtCol selections for 78. In closing—happy birthday Mother B—150 Years old? You don't look a day over—78!

It's GREAT TO BE BACK! I ' m outta here, launchin. Spot Four!

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Pres., Mike Finley Sec'y, Ken Russell 210 South Main Street, PO Box 380, Arlington, SD 57212 (605)983-4777 It's short, it's sweet and I'ra trying to get a wholesale order glazed and shipped. But, that's okay 'cause Mr. P.O. Box has been void of mail for a while, there's not a lot o' news. Tom Phelan just took over the VAQ-140 Patriots at Whidbey. Tora, huge Congrats to you! Tom Amirault sent an e-mail message so here goes: Hey, Tall, Dark, and Muscular (little does Tom know that I've become a fat tub of goo, but apparently I do meet the weight and fitness standards of the Citadel if a Supreme Court judge told them to let me in): Greetings, you great big hunk of crew jock. If you don't get this message, let me know and I will find out what is wrong with this e-mail address I got from Doughball. If you do get this message, ring me back and I will send you a longer one in which we can get back up to date with each other. I hope you get this! Hi, Vicki! Tom. Tom sent another one but 1 can't find it here on this new WPOL. THANKS TWOM!!

Oh yeah, I found Don Beeler's letter! He's in Castro Valley and is the Health and Safety Manager for Morrison Knudsen. His wife Becky is a pediatrician in a small group practice in Oakland. Their daughter Laurie is ready to start school this September. Don said I'd love the winters up here in SD. He's right. They're too severe and cold for the wonderful pieces of the population for which California is so famous. So they won't be showin' up. Nor will the fmits and nuts. Don, sorty about the one month delay and thanks for the info. The Janet Reno Internet message on the back of the note was pretty darned entertaining.

Next month, FHTNR's and hopefully more coraedy frora your Give King. But then again if you like the shortness, maybe just FHTNR's will be printed.

Later Ken. '79, Omnes Viri.

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Pres., Robert D. Ravener, Jr. Sec'y, LCdr. Peter Sciabarra USN 6200 Roudsby Lane, Alexandria, VA 22310 Greetings '81 Greetings '81 And hello once again frora our nation's capital, (only 17 more months to go) As you can probably tell, detailing just remains a thoroughly enjoyable endeavor About the only plus is the number of Classmates I continually mn into on a daily basis. Is our whole Class either in DC or enroute here? It sure seems that way at times. Only two letters in the mailbox this raonth. I'm hoping the approach of Fall will spur your cortesponding, if only to vent your fmstration about the latest Navy football effort. Speaking of which, for those in the area, be sure to look for the Class of '81 tent at all horae football games.

I believe it will usually be fairly close or adjacent to the Quonset hut.

On the hometown news release wire this raonth were the following: Tilghman Payne is the XO onboard KISKA. Frank Arata is onboard KINKAID.

The Pilot-Olives Ildefonso can be reached at USDAO Buenos Aires, Argentina, Unit 4327, APO AA, 34034-0008.

Well gang, that's about it for the month. After two months of exemplary behavior, I am again beyond my deadline, and relying on the good graces of the Shipmate staff to get this into print. See you all next month, and hopefully many of you at Homecoming.

Until next raonth, GOOOOO CHARGERS! '81 is Great! SKI

Jim Stewart is on AUBREY FITCH out of Mayport.

Rob Winsor is on the staff of COMUSNAVCENT in lovely Manama, Bahrain. Paul Ims is on the fast attack sub, TOPEKA. And the following Classmates all graduated from Naval War College this past June: Kevin Hogan, Jim Murray and Ken Lewko.

Mark Thaller wrote frora Philadelphia to detail his experiences in his try-out for the American Gladiators TV show. Mark did superbly in a field of 3000 potential "gladiators", missing the cut by a single slot. He was 13th in a field of twelve selectees. For those of you that are curious, and to allay any needless effort to get in shape, Mark's numbers were: 41 chin-ups in 30 seconds, 115 push-ups in one minute, a 20-foot rope climb in 7.6 seconds, and a 40-yard dash in 4.86 seconds. And he DIDN'T QUALIFY!!

Well Mark, we're all still proud of your efforts. Not too many could match those numbers fourteen years after graduation. In his spare time, Mark is continuing his studies at the Wharton Business School. Mark and Kate have two children, Joshua (6) and Rachel (4). Mark will graduate from Wharton in May. Ildefonso Pilot-Olive sent along this photo of his faraily, as well as this update: ...I married in 1990 to Brenda DeGrange, a DODDS elementary school teacher I met in Misawa, Japan while I was TAD there from Hawaii. Our son, Ildefonso (hey, 1 went through life with that name, so can he) was born in December 1993. His godfather is one of our Classmates, Joseph Terlizzese, who is now at the Fleet Test and Evaluation Center in Norfolk. Joe married a couple of years before us to a beautiful lady named Kathy.

She is doing extremely well as a fund-raising executive for Eye Banks Intemational, an organization which provides donor comeas for corneal transplants. I am currently serving as the Assistant Naval Attache in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Attending the cocktail circuit. We are expecting our second child this October here in Argentina.

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Pres., LCdr Thomas P. Garrison III USN Sec'y, LCdr Gus Anderson USN 5446 Broadmoor St., Alexandria, VA 22310 Sadly I'm reporting the death of Javier Suarez.

Javi died in July after fighting a two year battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. To his wife, Ellen and his family, the Class sends its deepest sympathies.

Several Classmates have expressed an interest in dedicating a chair in Alumni Hall in honor of Javi.

Donations are being accepted at the Alurani House C/O Javier Suarez Memorial, 247 King George Street, Annapolis Md. 21402-5068. The cost of the raeraorial chair is $ 1000 and any donation made will be gready appreciated.

I've got only one letter this raonth frora none other than John Kelly. He and his wife, Anne are now the parents of their second son, Brendan Bums Kelly, born 12 May. Kel and crew are heading for Quantico in Septeraber after corapleting the Masters' at Monterey.

That's about it for this raonth. I hope to catch some of you at a football game or two on "our t u r f at the stadium. Take care.

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at NAVAIR. He has enjoyed his time in the test business tremendously. He attended the Empire Test PiMembership: 100% lot School (FTPS) in Boscombe Down UK in 1992 before checking into PAX. Rick's big projects were: the MH-53E Navigation and Coraraunication SysPres., Lt. James H. Flatley, IV USN tera, T64-GE-419 engine tests and a Night Airbome 5202 Ocean Dr., Emerald Isle, NC 28594 Mine Counterraeasures Feasibility Study. And conSec'y, Capt. Gary C. Schmidt USMC gratulations are in order because of the significant Lt. John Hughes USNR award that Rick receivedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Naval Air Warfare Cen182 Shennan Hill Rd., Woodbury, CT 06798-3616 ter Aircraft Division Test and Evaluation Team 203-263-2980 (H); 26-2981 (W) 1994 Test Pilot of the Year. That is the full blown title for NAS PAXRiverTestPilot of theYear! Rick also saw the light and was selected for redesignation as an Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer (1510), which is also a big career change! Heather Muldoon is a LT in the Naval Reserve being that she is a former USCG HH-3F pilot, and drills with HM-14 in Norfolk, VA while also working on a teaching degree.

The Muldoon boys are growing up fast with Brian Membership: 100% (5) starting kindergarten this fall and Gordon (3) is entering preschool. The Muldoon's are relocating to Pres., Steven G. Young Burke, VA and offer accommodations and home c/o Legg Mason cooked meals to Classmates passing through. The 600 Washington Ave., Towson, MD 21204 Muldoons' address is: 5829 Oakleather Drive, Burke, 800- 368-2558 Va 22015. Rick's phone numbers are: home 703-239Secy LCdr. Toni Kasprzak, USN 9480 and work 703-604-4000x2958.

4205 Dandridge Tertace, Alexandria, VA 22309 The next letter out of the raailbag is from none h(703)799-0832: w(703)602-4756xl67; DSN 322other than Kevin Monahan. Being the astute reader 4756x16; Internet address: kasprzak_toni_lcdr @hq.navsea.navy.mil; CompuServe account number of the Pensacola News Journal, Kevin spotted and sent a great two page article on John Weires who 73121,2252 was in the "Bright Spot sectionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;A weekly feature Dear Classmates: about good things and good people in our area!" It Hello from the Hurticane Felix party in Virginia seems that John who is a LCDR in the reserves was Beach, VA. I am down on the VA beach oceanfront chosen to compete for the United States at the waiting for Felix after a brisk swim in the rough surf Interallied Confederation of Reserve Officers coraand I was just interviewed on French TV 2! Yes they petition in Italy! The three day event includes rifle do teach French in Brooklyn, but there is a dialect. and pistol shoots, land and water obstacle courses, From the Naval Academy Alumni House: orienteering, and a first aid corapetition which is The West Coast edition of the United States Na- designed to simulate wartime physical and mental val Academy 150th Birthday Ball will be held 15 sttess on soldiers. (The winner of the competition October 1995 at the Anaheim (Califomia) Marriott gets a guest appearance on Baywatch!) John we need Hotel (800-228-9290 for Reservations). Cost is some pictures and feedback on how you smoked the $45.00 per person. Time: 1630 - No Host Cocktail competition! The article continues quoting Lorie Party, 1800 - March On and Chow Call, 1815 - In- Weires about what a great father John is to Danielle troductions and Chow, 2000 - Remarks by SOPA, (7), Alexandra (5) and Christopher (14raos).I would 2045 - Dancing to the U. S. Navy Band, San Diego, expect nothing less frora John!

2300- Secure. Seating will be by classes. No head Now back to Kevin. Kevin reports that he is still table. Dress: Civilian Black Tie or Military Service searching for the woraan of his drearas (he never Mess Dress. Invited guests include: Presidents Ford did find her in the NAS Oceana ladies room!) Please and Bush, our 29 alumni astronauts. General Charles send prospective candidates for the grueling interKmlak '64, USMC, Tora Selleck, Emest Borgnine, viewing process to Pensacola. Kevin reports seeing Bob and Dolores Hope, Charlton Heston, Tom George Zamka whoflewinto P-cola from Pax River Hanks, Ron Howard, the Supe and the CNO. Ques- They bonded over sushi and beer. George and his tions? Call Danny Musselman '60 , 714-258-1173. wife Elisa have a baby girl, Devin, in Deceraber 1994 From the Mailbox: and are living not far from the point on the Patuxent Jeff Brown wrote to let me know about his where- River where Kevin almost grounded YP-667 during abouts. The Browns live in Richmond, VA where PROTRAMID 83. Kris Belland and family are in Jeff's wife Lori is working (too hard) as a physical Pensacola too. Dr Belland is a flight surgeon undertherapist assistant. Daughters Clare (10) and Jules taking pilot training to become, uh, a flying doctor (4) are all enjoying living in Richraond, where Jeff Kris recently became the proud father of twin boys works for Governor George Allen. Jeff wrote his in Deceraber 1994 to corapleraent Matt (3) who welfare reform policy which was one of a very few gready reserables dad. Kevin reportsraeetingGerry success stories from last year's General Assembly Doyle in the line to get into Maguire's on St. Patrick's session.

Day (where the elite raeet!). Gerty was on a cross Jeff also had some exciting news to share. Spe- country hop from El Toro to Key West with a stopcifically, about his campaign for the U.S. House of over in the city of Big Hair (I thought that was DalRepresentatives in Virginia's 3rd Congressional Dis- las?! not P-cola?) Gerry works on the Air Group Staff trict! He's spending most of his time now groveling there. Tom Quinn was also at NAS P-cola, golfing for money. Anyone with extra cash laying around and doing something that he was on orders for. Tom who is interested in contributing, send it to: Friends is at the Landing Signals Officer (LSO) school at of Jeff Brown, PO. Box 5722, Richmond, VA 23220- Norfolk/Oceana and is married and has four darling 5722. kids.

I received a letter from Rick Muldoon who Back to Kevin...he is at the Rescue Swimmer thought that it was finally time to update us on his School at NAS P-cola and is also an instmctor at whereabouts. Rick reports that he is leaving his cur- VT-10, the Naval Flight Officer (NFO) primary rent job as die H-53 Platform Coordinator and an squadron, where his grandest moment was when engineering test pilot at NAS Patuxent River to take some weasel from the class of '94 intertupted his over die H-53 Avionics Systems Project Officer job debrief three times to complain about the less than

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stellar grades Kevin had just given him. I am sure that Kevin let that weasel know how much he deserved those grades. Kevin also sent his condolences about actually having thought that he has had it harder than me with my recent ordeal in Monterey.

Kevin said that he felt guilty for thinking that five deployments in seven years was hard. (But now with women on aircraft carriers maybe he can find a wife on one now! Kevin, do what your mother says and raarry a doctor!) Kevin says that he will never complain again because all of those Leon Uris novels seera like children's stories...like Curious George.

Kevin also sends his regrets that I had to print a picture of hira at Horaecoraing in a recent back issue of this fine periodical. Kevin assures me that he does have several pictures taken of him when as he puts it, "I was much, much dmnker!" Being the dedicated Classraate that he is, Kevin also spent all night thinking of a new Class motto: David Robinson was our Plebe! Nice try but one year off. Thanks Kevin for a great letter with a refreshing perspective.

Linda (Schumacher) Eriksen and Chris Holderieg sent rae some excerpts and pictures from the 37th Company newsletter. Take it away Linda and Chris!

Linda and Erik Amy Thomas is attending the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill) Law School. She is a LCDR in the Naval Reserves, has two dogs and says that she loves the Chapel Hill area.

Kathi (Farnett) Frost wrote and said that she got out of the Navy after her commitment and is also still in the Naval Reserve. She has been employed as a mechanical engineer for a few companies in the Midwest and completed a Masters of Science degree in Industrial Technology. Curtentiy, she is teaching several engineering technology courses at Mineral College in Park Hills, Missouri. Kathi and her husband Mark are expecting their first child on July 25th. They are still uncertain how their three dogs will adjust.

Moreatha Flaggs recently transferted to Tampa, Florida to USCINCCENT (Commander in Chief United States Central Command). Moreatha says that she loves the weather and is happy to leave the DC bureaucracy for the joint duty bureaucracy. (The better to make flag rank my dear.)

Cheri (Kerr) Coleman and her husband Gerard became the proud parents of Ryan Thomas Coleman on January 3, 1995. All of the family is well. Gerard plans to retire frora the Navy later this year, and the Colemans are trying to decide where they want to live after he retires. Cheri plans to pursue her legal career again after they settle in one place (there is no reason to take unnecessary bar examinations!), but right now she's caring for Ryan. And, of course, none of this activity interferes with the family sailing outings!

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The Coleman Family Cynthia (Eppers) Graham made a trans-Aflantic voyage aboard DWIGHT D . EISENHOWER as part of her job with Navy Faraily Services. Cyndi conducts pre-deployment and post-deployment briefs for the ships stationed in the Hampton Roads area. Her trip on IKE included conducting a baby shower for fathers whose wives had babies during the cmise. (Gee, how raany ship's mugs and ballcaps does an infant need?) Cyndi said that it was fun to be aboard a ship as a civilian.

The Horns' Boat and Company at Homecoming Kurt Dixon and Donna are living in Raleigh, North Carolina. Kurt is a lawyer and doing great with one of the local firms. No, for those who are interested, Kurt has not lost all his hair yet. He stopped pulling it out after he left the Bay area.

Donna recently got her realtor's license. So for those thinking about (or know someone) moving to that area, make sure you give her a call.

Recently, Tricia and I got together with the Horns and Dixons in Blowing Rock, North Carolina for the Hamp Oberle and Cindy (Peterson) wedding.

For those of you who have never been to Blowing Rock, you really need to plan a trip to God's Country. The wedding was sensational, as was the golf the moming of the big event. Hamp and Cindy went to Ireland for their honeymoon and are living in Annandale, VA. For those of you unhappy with AT&T or Sprint, Hamp wants you to come over to MCI (and take him to lunch). He is working for MCI at their Tyson's Comer office.

mates. Dave Stevens recently married Susan. Joe said that the wedding was a beautiful event at one of the magnificent Newport, Rhode Island mansions.

Jack Leary ('83) was the best man and John Waite, John Morrow and Gerard Vanderberg were all present at the nuptials. Joe reports that the happy couple romanced the crowd during their first dance with a hot (need a better word) tango. (Probably because they watched True Lies too many times!)

Congrats to Dave and Susan. Joe says that the only way to top this at his wedding next year is to dance the/?ameÂŤco.

Lost Classmate of the Month Update: Tom Fisher who was profiled in a recent column was last reported seen by Kevin Monahan who said that he was spotted during the sumraer of 1993 in Okinawa. According to Kevin, Tom spent alot of time (something like seven years) in Okinawa and obviously liked it.

I did not have a new lost Classmate but we still have sorae other lost Classraates that have not been found. Please send candidates and last known whereabouts and we'll see what we can do.

Next raonth is newsletter raonth. I have some newsletters that I need to pass on. With warmest regards, Toni

85 Hampton Roads '84 Gathering Finally, I received some great input (under much duress) from none other than Doug Borrebach.

Doug was fabulous and sent me some great pictures and text ON A DISK. Take it away, Doug!

After over ten years of silence, I have finally succumbed to the pressure (namely the pressure from Toni, my wife, my father and many others) to submit an article to Shipmate. Hopefully, the news being provided is still accurate and current."

Tricia, Drew, Jordan and I have finally retumed to the east coast after spending nine years in Califomia. I am now working at NAVAIR on the F/A18 "Hornet" program buying F404 engines. We bought a house in Crofton, Maryland (just west of Annapolis) and really enjoy being back in the area.

Tricia is a native Annapolitan and has finally fulfilled her promise to her parents that she would be back after my tour at the Naval Postgraduate School.

Since retuming to the area, we have seen and heard from a number of friends and want to pass along some of the most recent gouge.

I recently heard from Dana Wilkes and Leslie.

Yes, Dana finally got married and they are expecting their first soon. By the time this is published, I'm sure both are up to their elbows in diapers and battling sleep deprivation. Congratulations to you both. By the way, Dana transferred over to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) a few years back and is presently working at their Long Beach, Califomia office. One of his many responsibilities is tracking foreign countries' fishing practices and recommending to Congress punitive action (such as embargoes) against those violating laws pertaining to U.S. territorial waters.

Tom and Virginia (Forehand) Horn are living just outside Indianapolis, Indiana. Tom was recently promoted and is now a "Senior" Engineer for NAVISTAR. Virginia, aka "VA," continues to put her Supply Corps experience to good use by recently starting her own business which specializes in planning, catering and hosting reunions.

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Pres., Lt. Chuck Sharkey USNR 545 E. Braddock Rd #307, Alexandria VA 22314 Sec'y Lt. Pat Mooney USN 1 Westover Dr, Gautier, Miss. 39553 Cort. Sec'y, LCdr Nancy Heckman USN PSC 813 BOX 134 FPO-AE 09620

Members of Navy's last winning football team Jamie Scannell and Hope are living just outside Baltimore. Jamie is working for USF&G and Hope is busy maintaining Jamie's harem. Jamie and Hope have two beautiful daughters, Megan and Katie.

From the Information Superhighway: Sean Roskey (Sean727@aol.com) let me know about a great accomplishment of one of our Classmates. Mark Newman ran a 2:19:31 marathon in June 1995 which qualifies hira for the Olyrapic Trials that will be held in February 1996 at Charlotte, North Carolina. This is a tremendous accomplishment. Even my husband Tom (a veteran marathoner) was impressed. Thanks Sean and congrats Mark!

From Toni's Worid Wide Web: Congratulations are in order for the one and only Z-raan aka Joe Ziemian. Joe announced his engagement to Elizabeth F. Hoffer which took place June 24th. They will be tying the knot next July 6th at Sacred Heart Church in the Ghent section of Norfolk, VA. Upon receiving this information via one of my intelligence agents, I called Joe to verify the great news! I asked Joe how he picked out the ring and he told me that he went to a Tiffany's diamond seminar after a tough day as a trader at Bear Sterns.

Being that complimentary adult beverages were being served, Joe immediately got into a diamond buying train of mind. He purchased a beautiful ring for Elizabeth and presented it to her during a romantic walk on the Jersey Shore. I expect Joe and Elizabeth to be featured in one of those "a diamond is forever" coramercials!

Upon confirraing the good news, Joe filled me in on a few other facts of interest on sorae of our Class-

It is kind of a slira raonth, which given the fact I just returned frora a three week school in DC and am attempting to unpack it is somewhat of a blessing.

My only letter is from Chris Griffith. He was writing mostly to keep me honest with the list of O4s. Frora the CEC community I missed Chris, Bob McLean, Mike Huggins, Mike Petouoff and Steve Stevenson. Both Steve and Chris are working as Ocean Engineer/Divers at NAVFAC's Ocean Facilities Program. Chris is the Head of the Diving Research Support at Naval Medical Research Institute, Bethesda, MD. He says if anyone with a dive locker wants to volunteer for studies give him a holler at DSN 295-5943. Chris, his wife, Karen and their tiuee children; Tyler 5, Zachary 2 and Hannah 2 raos, are living in Daraascus, MD. Chris writes that Damascus is out of range of the DC brain scrambler, but close enough to work there. Of other Classmates, Chris and Sly Mata were in the sarae dive school class two sumraers ago. Sly is in Long Beach as an EDO closing the dry dock and diving facilities. Sly also achieved fame as one of the "long lost" Classmates.

Chris also asks for another "long lost" Classmate, Don Germano to give him a call.

I ran into Troy Bates while I was at DIA going through a class. He is there finishing his masters at the Joint Military Intelligence College. When that is done Troy will be one of the instructors and will be pinning on Major soon.

Speaking of 0-4s, Congratulations also to James Baratta, John Beach, Joe Beadles, Jeffery Clapp, Timothy Costello, Craig Crowe, Laurence Datko, Kent Kettell, Sly Mata, Francis Novak, Joel Royal, Daniel Seigenthaler, Frank Simei and James Syring.

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The address is ngorum@pensacola.nadn.navy.mil Hope to see you at the Reunion. Nancy

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Pres., LT Paul S. Gibson, USN Sec'y, LT Guy Maiden, USN VF-101, NAS Oceana, Virgina Beach, VA 23460

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Pres., Capt. Owen Duke USMC Sec'y, Lf Tim Wolf USN P.O. Box 87, Annapolis MD 21404 (202)546-8117 Washington, DC Hey, I'm back. Sorry for missing last month's column, but doing a coluran from Poland wasn't going to work. Fortunately, I'll raore than raake up for it with all this mail waiting for my return.

First, for tailgating at football games this Fall, our tailgate spot for all garaes except Homecoraing is Area 36. When facing the corner area near the Quonset Hut, it is immediately to the right along the road. For Homecoming on October 21 (against Villanova), the Class assigned area is directiy in front of the Quonset Hut. You can't miss it, because you've probably partied there before. Look for signs/banners.

Second, in case you've been sleeping, this raonth culminates with the 150th anniversary of the Naval Academy on 10 October with a USNA stamp commemoration and birthday gala in Annapolis. Other events are planned in conjunction with Horaecoraing. See further details in this edition of Shipraate.

There have been many intemal and physical changes since we drove away in May of 1987. I think you will be impressed with the improveraents continuing under Admiral Larson. Take the tirae to celebrate our alma mater's significant milestone, and if possible contribute to its future through the various Alumni Association programs.

Onto the mail and messages, Len LaPorta won't be at Homecoming this year, since he'll be walking down the aisle at Trinity Church in Boston's Copley Square. He and fiancee, Sara, tie the knot on 21 October Both are business consultants in Beantown and rabid Red Sox fans. Len added that Brad Edenfield is doingfinancialconsulting work for an investraent company in Atlanta after graduating at the top of his Mercer College Business School class.

An update from the Grover Tellez family finds them residing in Jacksonville, NC, where Grover is stationed at MCAS New River. He and wife Pilar were martied in November 1992, after having grown up together as childhood playmates in Texas. They have one son, Vincente. Their note also states that Nancy and Marty Brandle live in Tucson, AZ, where both work for AT&T.

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Grover with son Vincente Ed Schofield is off to be the Flight Deck Officer/ Mini-Boss on PELELIU in San Diego. He is also engagedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he and Janet (both curtently in Pensacola) haven't set a date yet, but hopefully we will hear more news when Ed gets back from cmise.

Sean Coughlin is wrapping up his film school project in Los Angeles. He should soon receive his Master's degree in film from UCLA. Greg Dawson received the Spear Award as the honor graduate of the Navy's Submarine Officer Advanced Course (SOAC) a few months ago. He is Engineer on HAWKBILL.

With hopes of not jinxing him, future Olympian Ronnie Harris kindly provided me an update on his highly successful summer track season. Ronnie is shooting to be one of the three U.S. members competing in the 5,000 meter race in Atlanta next suramer In June, he placed fifth in the 5,000 at the U.S. Championships. He next headed to northem Europe to compete intemationally and did very well. In his first event, Ronnie won a 3,000 meter race in Malmo, Sweden. Other races in Gayle, Sweden and Papendal, Netherlands preceded another victory, this time in the 5,000 in Karlskrona, Sweden, beating top Swedish and Kenyan mnners. This race raarked his best personal effort with a 13:40:30 showing and qualified Ronnie for the 1996 Olyrapic trials next June.

Hopefully, we can all hear of Ronnie's exloits in the World Military Games in Rome during early September, when we run into him at the football tailgaters. Good luck friend!!!

Joe DiPaola called with more good news frora the horae front. Daughter Elizabeth Ann was bom on 21 April of this year bringing the total to four in the DiPaola family - Joe, wife Christine, son Joe, and Elizabeth.

Earlier this spring, Mike Wooster was named head water polo coach and assistant men's and women's swimming coach at Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA. Mike had recently served as the Academy's assistant water polo coach. He will also be in charge of Bucknell's nationally ranked woraen's water polo teara that operates at the club level. Mike earned four varsity letters at the Academy before earning his wings after graduation.

Elizabeth and Doug Hanson were married at the Acaderay on 6 August 1994. They are in Groton, where Doug is attending SOAC.

Elizabeth and Doug Hanson with swordsmen

A Taliaferro threesome Angela and Tom Taliaferro join the ever expanding number of couples keeping the future teachers of America with solid employment prospects. They welcomed son, Zachary Joseph, into the world on 29 January. Pictured with Tom and Zachary is Zach's godfather Matt (USNA '92). Tom and his faraily live in Richraond, VA where he works as a Systems Consultant for Ceridian Employer Services. Wife Angela is a Corporate Installer for MCI. People passing through Richraond can reach Tom at 804-272-4311. Word istiiatCraig Augenstein is still successfully finding jobs for those making the big switch. Christine and Tom Browne are expecting their third child soon. They have two daughters. Dave Odom is in Rutherfordton, NC working as a partner in the faraily business. He, wife Heidi, daughter Leah, and son Will are said to be doing great.

Jim Cody dropped a line as he was getting ready to transfer to ENTERPRISE as Cheraistry/Radiological Controls Assistant. Prior to his new assignraent, he had served as a NROTC instructor at Penn State, where he also eamed a Master's degree. Jira and wife Sarah have two sons, Patrick and Jiraray, and a third child on the way. Jim mentioned that Steve Ruggirello had also been teaching at Penn State before leaving the service. Additionally, Tom Coyne was martied up in Vermont this summer.

On 26 August, Angelica and Mike Bell were married at the Academy Chapel.

Kristen and John Loesch tied the knot on 29 July in Newport. Both are finishing law school at the University of San Diego.

Scot Hopkins graduated with SCUBA class 95020 on 16 March and is now assigned to SUBMARINE NR-1 in Groton as Engineer. He'll be in the Med until early November providing support to Dr. Bob Ballard's research on the HMS BRITANNIC, which was sunk off Greece in WWI and is sister ship to the Titanic.

Scot Hopkins (middle) out for SCUBA training Frora out West, John Woughter writes of new adventures and Classmate updates. He finished SOAC in May and has reported to POGY as Nav/ Ops Officer He and wife Andrea have one child.

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Morgan, bom on 1 May. Submariner news has Stuart Littlejohn, Dana Rugge, and Dave Bragg finishing SOAC this past sumraer and hitting the fleet ("quietly"). Todd Cramer is Engineer on CHARLOTTE and Terry Takats is Navigator on HAWKBILL. Terty and Beth have a son, John. Eric Holloway is Engineer on MENDEL RIVERS. Kent VanHorn is Weapons Officer on LAJOLLA. Chuck Casson is Weps on BOSTON. Rick Dau is Navigator on TENNESSEE. Mark Schreiber is on HONOLULU serving as Weps and Brian Humm is on TAUTOG as Engineer Jim Childs is on PHEONIX as Weps and Rob Douglass is Navigator on PITTSBURGH. Tom Marzec is bound for SOAC following his NROTC instructor tour at UPenn.

Other news frora John has Tim Bonn and faraily residing in the Portland, OR area. You all can find John at 9077 Togan Ave, SD, CA 92129, especially Rob Pignataro.

Larissa and Stephen Tackett were martied 18 Febmary, while he was attending NPGS in Monterey.

Steve graduated in June with a M.S. in Space Systems Engineering. He is now assigned to AmERiCA for a disassociated sea tour as Assistant Strike Operations Officer. Classmates John Green, J.P. Bolat, and Jonah Shen acted as swordsmen.

Frora Dave Beemer in Virginia Beach, he left active duty at the end of July and is employed by Priraerica Financial Services, while also becoming a weekend wartior. On his way out the door, he had eamed an MBA, while wife Katy graduated from Old Dorainion University and is finishing a book.

Katy and Dave have two daughters. He added that Lori and Rick Stollmeyer are living in Morris, IL. Rick is mnning a local nuclear power plant for an electric utility corapany after a short stint in commercial chemical sales. They also have two children, Emily and Marcus.

Tom Truden provided a quick update. He left the Marine Corps in Deceraber 1992, got married to wife Kathryn in July 1993, son John was born in November 1994, completed his MBA in May 1995 frora Indiana University in Info Systeras/Ops Manageraent, and is now working for Ford Motor Company in Dearbom, MI.

Chris is curtently manager of the Customer Support Call Center for the Intel Corporation. The center provides technical support for Intel's computer networking and personal conferencing products. Duncan originally worked as a facilities manager for FritoLay for two years before becoming a Senior Facilities Engineer at Intel, where he is to work to convert a Pentium chip development facility into a production plant. You can find these two on the Intemet at Chris_K_Hart@jf.ccra.Intel.cora or Duncan_Hart@al.ccra.intel.com. Their real address is 146 NE Debra Court, Hillsboro, OR 97124.

From Edraond, OK, Patricia (Flynn) Doyle says she is out of the Navy, while her husband Tira is with VQ-3 in Oklahoraa City. They have two children, Brian and Kelly. Renovating their new horae is keeping them busy as well.

Newlyweds Mara and Dennis White

The Doyle Family Out at PG school in Monterey, Kirk Benson squeezed in some tirae over the summer to provide an update from out west. He was to graduate in September and should now be in Newport at Department Head School. Kirk is slated as Weapons Control Officer on TICONDEROGA in Norfolk. He and wife Inger have two children, Phillip and Haley. Other news from Kirkâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;C.J. Cassidy finished PG school in September and was headed to GEORGE WASHING-

Tom, Kathryn and John Truden From Portland, OR Christine (Keller) and Duncan Hart update us on their latest. Both left the service in May 1993 for the prosperous civilian economy. They have two girls, Ashley and Brooke.

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Acaderay roommates, and well there you have it.

Like the Slaughter's, Dennis and Mara are in Hawaii, where he is Navigator on INDIANAPOLIS. Paul Kurisky and David Taylor (non-grad) were in attendance at the White's wedding. John would like to know, who else in the Class had their roommate marty their sister/brother? Let me know and I' 11 pass the trivia along. You can reach Dennis at 770 Anderson Circle, Honolulu, HI 96818 and John at 46-075 Meheanu Place #3343, Kaneohe. Hi 96744.

TON as the Shooter Dan Basil, John Hair and Tim Kovanic are out in the civilian world. Paul Espinosa is with VQ-1 in Masawa, Japan. Jeff Stec is studying in the Operational Oceanography curticulum at Monterey and should finish next summer. Ed Stephens is in the same PG prograra as Jeff. John DiMento is supposedly off to be METOC (forraerly Oceanographer) Officer on KEARSAGE, following his tour as Flag Lieutenant for Commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command. Joe Lara and Lucia Finder were martied last raonth in Cape Town, South Africa, where Lucia is a native. Logan Jones finished his Monterey stint in June and will be Ops on SPRUANCE following Departraent Head School. Brad Bosland (non-graduate) is in Georgia as Dean of Students for a sraall college.

From way out west in Hawaii, we hear from John Slaughter. He is on the down slope of his tour with the Joint Intelligence Center Pacific at Pearl Harbor He and wife Laura are enjoying the sun and surf For Classmates and the Slaughter family, John's sister, Mara became Mrs. Dennis White last October in Daytona Beach. Seems John and Dennis White were

Mellor family portrait John Mellor has completed his Master's degree in Computer Science at MIT, receiving the "Best Thesis Award" for his paper on "Enhanced Reality Visualization in a Surgical Environment." He is continuing his efforts toward a Ph.D., but still finds time to enjoy time with wife Kathy, and tiieir sons, Phillip and Patrick. They passed along news of Kelly and Jim Springer's first born, son James William born on 29 April.

Eric Schoenbucher is with Strike Fighter Squadron 125 in Lemoore. John Quast recentiy returned from a Persian Gulf deployment onboard MCCLUSKY, which is homeported in Yokosuka, Japan. Over the suraraer, Mike Sheerin reported to his latest assignment with Headquarters, Fleet Marine Forces, Europe. Eric Scheulin??? recently received the Air Medal for serving with Attack Squadron 35, embarked on SARATOGA, while in the Adriatic Sea. Enoch Blazis has been serving as a Selection Officer at Marine Corps Recruiting Station Western New England in Chicopee, MA. Of note, Bruce Shuttleworth is also attending Harvard Business School beginning this Fall. I inadvertently left his name from an earlier column listing incoming Classmates.

In VADM Lawrence's "Capitol Hill" column in the July-August issue, (in case you missed it) George Lipscomb of VS-32 and Dave Postoll of VFA-83

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were named outstanding members in their respective squadrons from the Jax area. Jim Fisher, formeriy of HT-18 and Bob Zaorski of VT-86 were selected as the outstanding instructors in their squadrons in the Pensacola area. Chuck Gordon and John Martins were selected for the Naval Test Pilot School.

Congrats to those Classmates in the Meteorological/Oceanography comraunity who were recently selected to 0-4. I'd mention names, but I don't have the list yet, and I fear leaving off soraeone. So check the next coluran for an update.

One more thing, if you want to forward along suggestions or ideas for the Ten-year Reunion in 1997 (not that far away), and/or participate in the planning, please drop a note to Owen or myself at the P.O. Box 87 address in the column header. I've moved back across the Potomac to Arlington, so if you want to find me, I'm now at 1850 Columbia Pike, Apt. #525, Arlington, VA 22204 and 703-271-0907.

Thanks.

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But tmst me I've been neck-deep in...stuff. Alissa, Mugsy and I have hit the trail and landed in "the Natti." Streggling just a bit to figure out the Midwestem way of doing things, we've settled into our new crib nicely. Which reminds me, you guys have to send Shipmate inputs to me at our new address: 7110 Lakota Ridge Drive, Hamilton, OH 45011.

I guess the good thing to not having heard frora me in three months (or raore) is that I've got BUNCHES of inputs! Everything frora new babies to babies to be. And from "I do's" to pet wolves.

I've got a bit of everything. So, here goes...

Let's kick it off with a congratulations to Debbie and Brian Odie O'DonneU who were blessed with a six-pound, 11-ounce bundle of baby boy on June 18th. The O'DonneU family is in the Norfolk area now, as I had reported in an earlier article.

Prior to the birth of Colin, Brian sent rae a letter including updates of his '88\SWO Departraent Head classmates. Michael Bene is going to BARRY as OPS. Gino Celia, his wife, Kim and their two children, Gregory and Raquel, are headed to Pascaguola where he'll be CSO on JOHN L. HALL. Paul Drennan; his wife, Christina; and their children Megan, Erin and Michael are headed to San Diego where he'll be CHENG on JOHN YOUNG. John "Ike" Eichelberger, his wife, Marsha, and their children, Jake and Hannah are going to Charieston where he'll be CHENG on SANTA BARBARA. Tom Gomez, his wife, Lisa and their twins, Dana and Jared are going to San Diego where he'll be WCO on PCU MILIUS. Mike Ott, his wife Shawn and children Michael and Nathan are headed to Little Creek where he'll be CHENG on LAMOURE COUNTY. Blaine Pennypacker, his wife, Kori, and son, Justin are going to Mayport where he'll be CHENG on SPRUANCE. Joe Spegele, his wife Jackie, and their children, Jartctt and Jordan are headed to Pascaguola where he'll be CHENG on STEPHEN W.

GROVES. Robert Tortora, his wife Hemo and daughter Patti are headed to Pearl Harbor where he'll be CHENG on LEFTWICH. And Odie, Debbie and Shane are heading south for NORVA where he'll be WCO on NORMANDY

The Dog-Kennon Award goes to Robin (Buxton) "Boyn" lyner, who rather tersely pointed out that she didn't know a "Tracy Wheeler," (which appeared in an earlier article) but she was pretty familiar with a Trey Wheeler. Sorty about the misspelling. Trey.

She wrote this time on stationery on which was inscribed a rather cerebral message. If you haven't guessed already, Boyn is the "wolfraom" I referted to earlier in this article. She writes she saw Chris and Varanda Phillips recentiy when she went to Jax in June. Boyn pointed out the Phillips are proud parents of a beautiful boy named Alec, and that Varanda was spoiling hira sweet. Frank Carr apparentiy reported to Air Ops in Bmnswick, ME. He works down stairs from Boyn. Robin asked me to do what I could in Shipmate to make Frank "famous." .. .ok... Frank Carr. Frank Carr. Frank Carr. Also from Robin: "We were wondering...where is Michelle (Mish) (Meria) [martied last name?] frora the 25th company? Any Mishitos or Mishitas?" Thanks for the input, Robin!! Oh, I guess you guys can write Robin (if not, I'll hear about it in a month or two): RR #2 Box 3487 Bowdoinham, ME 04008.

Don Bates' wife, Marianne, sent aflickand a short note. Their son, Joseph, was 14 months old in July and is training for the famed "40-year swim" (Class of 2015?). Don works at Studies and Analysis at Quantico as well as teaching a graduate math class at Strayer College. They have a new home in Stafford, VA. Thanks for the raail, Marianne. Which rerainds rae. Spouses: If your sweetie pie is "too busy" to send an update to me for Shipmate, please feel free to do so yourself If nothing else, you get to broadcast deep secrets they'd never tell us. It's happened.

Chris, Dana, C.J., Connor and Meghan Cook In his letter, Chris indicated he saw Jim Boland and Rod Mills. Both work in Crystal City. Chris ran into Harry Wingo, John Keeling and Tim Heatherington working out at The Skyline Club.

Harry is starting Law School at Yale in the fall. John is starting Med School, and Tim is a Logistician with CACl in Crystal City. Dean Craft and Jim Szerba are regulars at the USMC HQ gym. Dean, Jim and Chris are proud parents of new babies. Congratulations!

Corey Keehn left the Nav in January, and is in Indiana with his wife, Lisa, and their two sons, Zachariah and Joshua. Thanks, Chris.

Writing for "the one & only great procrastinator," David Sween, his wife, Leslie, sent a letter. They live in Puget Sound and are enjoying the seasonal wx. They had their first baby in July '94. "Demolition Baby" (a.k.a. Madison) keeps them busy day and night! Dave is a Seattle District Manager for the Association for General Contractors as well as the secretary for the Puget Sound USNA Alumni Association. They want to hear from us as our travels take us through the Seattle area: 206-828-9062. Leslie promises a great barbecued salmon. Thanks a bunch, Leslie!

Don and Joseph Bates doing laps Got a letter from Chris Cook. Then, not two weeks following that, I saw him in the parking lot at the Annapolis NFCU. He had on a "tu-tu" and murabled something about needing to be at the DC Navy Yard in 15 minutes to compete in a weight lifting contest.

Hmm...Guys, don't drink and drive. Chris left the Nav in '93 and is working for the Annapolis-based, alumni-owned high tech company. Telecommunication Systems.

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Another note and flick frora Eric Rutenburg's wife, Nancy. It starts out: "Due to Eric's increasing workload and procrastination I have been volunteered as the Shipmate writer of the family." Same ole Eric, huh? Anyway, they have been blessed with a beautiful baby girl, Caroline Elizabeth, in November '94. Nancy says Eric was gnawing on coq au vin and slurping fine wine while she was in labor. Yep, same ole Eric.

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ing from the firm's reputation, that's entirely possible. He'll start his second year at the University of Chicago Business School this Fall.

Also spoke to Vernon Wallace. He's doing his thing at the USNA Laundry on the civilian side of the house. Matice Wright is a "loop" at the Pentagon. When I spoke to her several days ago, she was gearing up for a trip to Europe. Rich Bryant, a "loop" as well, was at Malice's house when I phoned. They were all getting ready for the Tyson fight. He (Rich) recently left Company Officership and reported to the Pentagon.

ADM Larson spoke to the Cincinnati Chapter of the Navy League. In tow was your friend and mine Scott Furman, who is, you guessed it, the admiral's "loop."

Whew! I think that's about all for now. Please keep inputs coming! â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Kennon "88...the Class of USNA"

89 Eric and Caroline at Pebble Beach Other '88 babies bom at the plush Monterey Community Hospital include twins Alec and Cassie, the son and daughter of Aray and Dave Dawson, Sean, the son of Helen and Doug Murphy and the baby of Renee and Grant Stephenson. Apparently Eric and Dave have been trying to "hob knob" with the heavies at the Pebble Beach, Spanish Bay and Poppie Hills golf courses, but they haven't yet saved up the $225 for greens fees. Eric's at his last year in the Space Systera Engineering Program at NPS. The Ruttenbergs headed south to San Dog to stay with Gayle and Wes Spence at their new home in the Encinitas. Wes is there as a meraber of Seal Team 5. While down south, the Ruttenbergs ran into Dave "Edgewood" Edgecomb who is with HSL-41. No mention of a Mrs. Edgewood, so I'll assume Dave has yet to lie his way into anyone's heart. Eric and Nancy visited Jose Escobar's wife, Kathy, and two children. Josh and Julia, in Coronado while Jose was away serving his country on CONSTELLATION. He leaves soon to join VS-41.

Kathy writes: "As for other '88 people, Jim Boland is still at NAVSEA and has one year left in his master's program at U of P. [?] Jeff Hahn is finishing up his tour in Naples and should be returning to the States some time in Septeraber. Eric will be in Columbia, MD for six weeks starting August 14. He is doing his experience tour with the Applied Physics Laboratory at John Hopkins. We plan to be in Annapolis for Mike Bell's ('87) wedding." Thanks a bunch for the input, Nancy.

Eric Reinhold wrote: "Just wanted to write and give the update on our new addition (picture enclosed). Kara Elyse was bom on May 28th, weighing in at 81bs - 1 ounce. She has made it easy for us to remember birthdays. Our other daughter, Kaylyn was born Septeraber 28th and ray birthday is October 28th. We'll see what happens on nuraber 3 (our last?)." Thanks Eric; keep in touch.

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The Reinholds And now Kirk Williams is in the Natti. He's working for an engineering consulting corapany [yes, the Kirk Williams we all know and love] called RWD Technologies. He was married in October '94 to Kim Sherraan. Kirk writes: It was a gala event (also read: DRUNKFEST) to be sure, accentuated by attendance of a few Classmates: Jeff (Toes) Cassidy, Bobby (Bob Wonder) Simi, Mark (Python) Wesley, and Ed (Slooperman) Sloop.

Mark was selfless enough to suck in his Wharton beergut long enough to don his USMC blues for a sword arch with Ed...Toes and his wife Kim brought their adorable son Hayden...Bobby Simi recently spent a Fantasy Weekend in the mansion of San Antonio Spurs owner. General McDermott...Front row tickets to the Spurs-Suns and a little impromptu coaching for David Robinson on his foul shooting were only a couple of the weekend's highlights.. .Ed Sloop just stopped in for a couple of cold ones on his way from Norfolk to CIVLANT in his hometown Portland, OR. Other '88ers working where Kirk works include Tom Tippett, Bill Taylor and Jim Lanoue. Tom and his wife, Lynn, have two children, Bradley and Tyler Oh, and it seems Kirk has taken ill. Delusion, apparently. In his letter, he scribbled to me: "Whenever you are ready to step your [basketball] game up a notch, bring your pen and paper over and I will start the class." Yeah, delusion it seems...

That's it for letters, but I've had some conversations and interactions with other '88ers. Congratulations are in order for David "Mello-D" Albritton who will be married in November, shortly after he heads to England for a tour as a "loop." I talked with Howard "Word" Payton several times. Alissa and I will converge on Boston in a couple of weeks, and Word (and Felicia?) promised to "set it ouf' for us.

Get busy, Felicia! I spoke to Mike Hodges, who left the Nav in January '93. He's working as a contract programmer And, yes we '88ers are taking Procter & Gamble by storm. A couple of weeks ago, we had '"88 Reunion Midwest." Michael Rose, Dave Gephart, Dennis Maloney, Steve Ferro and myself, all brand new P&G employees all huddled around lunch to compare notes about corporate A. We plan to do it again soon. Michael "T-Bunn" Tabb visited P&G for a week or so as part of the company's Suraraer Carap prograra. I spoke to Eric Marchesse this week. He's working in an intense sumraer intern position with a posh New York consulting [?] firm.

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Pres., 1st Lt. Robert B. Sofge USMC Sec'y, Joe Herlihy 910 Constitution Dr, #509 Durham NC 27705 E-mail: jgh 1 @ raail.duke.edu 919-382-8338 It is amazing how quickly time flies by! As you all read this, I'm busy looking for the "perfect" job for after graduation and trying to enjoy the remaining time being irtesponsible as a grad student. To all those who are in their first years, enjoy it while it lasts!

It will be great seeing everyone at Homecoming!

Am standing by to receive photos and gossip for the next column! Send thera quickly so we can get them in. Remember, there is a two to three month lag time for articles (That's right, I'm actually writing this in August.) so the quicker we can get the photos, the less time will pass before it becomes too late to put them in.

Now, on to the news. First from Bill Guarini: Hey everyone, life here in Washington has been busy as 1 doubled up on classes the first summer session (Managerial Economics and Strategic Marketing) and went to school 4 nights a week for 3 1/ 2 hours a night. I lost all weekends for 7 weeks doing homework and studying. But at least I got 2 A's out of the ordeal. Now I'm "coasting" with one class: Statistics. I'm already tired of some of the wimps crying about how hard Statistics is. These are the people who never took more than 12-15 credits a semester and never took anything like EE and Steam in the same semester. Not much else.

Stay in touch, and I'll see you at homecoming. Bill (N91A@NCTCGW.NAVY.MIL) Thanks, Bill. I actually stopped and visited with Bill and his wife, Tracy, on my way down to school after my summer intemship in Maine. Andy Gentry and his wife were also there and we had a very pleasant evening sitting around and recounting vari-

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ous stories from days gone by. Thank you. Bill and Tracy, for your very kind hospitality in putting a road weary traveler up for the night. Enclosed is a photo of all of us in Bill's great home just outside DC.

In DC Next, a letter from Duane Sand: Hey, Joe. Hope your summer went well. I wanted to inform everyone about couple of our Classmates.

I recentiy saw Jeff Grimes. He, his wife, Sonya, and their four children just moved to Hawaii for a tour of shore duty with SUBPAC. He had just transferted off ALBANY. I also recently talked to Craig Laws. He and his wife, Mykelle, just had a baby giri in May. Craig is flying E-6's for Tacamo in Oklahoma. Walt Scott, my USNA Roommate, got married on 1 April to a '93 Grad. They now live in Japan. Don't ask me when he planned to get married. 1 only found out after it was over. Thanks Walt!!! I realize it was a spontaneous thing, but come on. Kurt "Eagle as in bird-Cedar as in tree" got married almost three years ago to a big shot lawyer in Washington. Off to Law School for him I am sure. I got married last April in Ocala, FL. to a wonderful woman named Holly. I just transferred off WEST VIRGINIA homeported in Kings Bay. I am

curtentiy serving as an instructor at Naval Nuclear Power School in Orlando. There are none of our Classmates here with me. 1 am a third of the way through my Masters in Environmental Engineering at the University of Central Florida. You might say I have been busy geeking out, with the exception of League Rugby twice a week. I hope this information has proved useful and it finds everyone in good health and spirits. Duane Sand, 407679-6569, das28078@pegasus.cc.ucfedu Thanks for writing, Duane. Next, frora Jonathan Salkoff: I was in Annapolis a few weeks ago to attend a wedding (Kevin Sofield, '91), and I saw the Lindauers at Sunday moming services. They looked well. Wanted to let everyone know that I'm moving to Atlanta to take a position with Sprint as a Business Analyst—my new email address for the time being will be salkoff@msn.com (Microsoft network). When I get to Atlanta, I expect to have an email account at work, and I will probably set up a local account, as well.

Hope everything else is going okay—I'm still not sure if I'll be at the five year, but... it could happen. Jonathan Thanks, Jonathan! Try to make it if you can. Next, from Tom Zikas: I just thought I'd let everyone know that I'm alive. I finished my tour on ARCHERFISH, a specops-converted SSN in Febmary 95, leaving behind Joe Giacobbe who was waiting for May 30th to hit the business books as a civilian. I'm now at a NATO HQ AFNorthwest in High Wycombe, UK working as a communicator and Lithuanian interpreter Tom Allbee is working in London at CINCUSNAVEUR and we occasionally put down some pints. I just celebrated my second anniversary with my wife, Karen. I was recently visited by my best man, Mark Godfrey and his wife Kelly (yes it's true—Mark's actually married!). Mark will be working at BUPERS reviewing involuntary separation cases. My congratulations go out to Mike Rein and his new wife. I'd like to know when it will be Bill Bushnell's tum?

Mark, Tom and 1 were reminiscing and remembered the blackout before the EE-exam when the 3 ofusandmany others streaked across T-court, only to be blasted by the flood lights when our feet hit the center deck plate. I'd love to find out who else was there. That's it for now. Cheers - Zeke (100646.2636@compuserve.com)

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Finally for e-mail, some more disturbing news from Mitch Rios: I just found out from James Boswell "BOZ" that Eric Feagler was in a mountain climbing accident and was seriously injured. Fortunately he is alive and is at the Harborview Hospital in Seattle, Washington. I am sure we all wish him the best. Semper Fi. Mitch Rios Thanks for letting us know about that. If anyone knows his mailing address and how he's doing, get it into me and I'll get it the column ASAP. Hope you are doing okay, Eric. Send me a note when you have time.

From U.S. Mail, a couple of letters. First from Gil and Cheryl Miller!

Dear '90 Buds and Budettes! (Sec'y: I'm not the only one with weak opening lines!)

Yes!!! I have finally overcome my 5-I- year writing lethargy! Cheryl and I are rapidly approaching our third anniversary and little Jackie isfivemonths and growing! After two years of a nomadic lifestyle in H-2 land, we've settied into domestication.

Cheryl's flying for Delta out of Orlando and we've been in Jax for a year and a half doing the H-60B thing. Marc Johnson, Jay Knight, Gene Malveaux, Vic Raspa, George Appolonio, and Marty Daziens are among the '90 brethren occupying the East Coast Seahawk hangars. John Fischback has a cushy staff job at DESRON 8, lives five houses down from us and is expecting a little girl (Actually, Candy is carrying the baby!) in a few months. In the old roommate department, Shawn O'Brien (Who'll be retired before he ever writes!) is flying harriers in Yuma —He was just jealous about hovering and decided to do some of his own. Jodie, Amanda, and Aaron Peters are loitering in Little Creek, where he'll gently break in his new EOD skills.

Oh, I almost forgot—everyone be sure to party diligentiy for me at the reunion since I'll be in the MEF keeping the world safe for democracy! Beat Army! Gil Thanks for writing, Gil, and say hello and thanks to your Dad for getting you off your butt! Enclosed is a picture of the Miller faraily. Their mailing address is: 14079 Canyon Falls Drive S., Jacksonville, FL 32224.

Kadena O-Club; it's the only place I ever see him), Rob Pritchard, and Tom Hofer (Both were just flying through—Marine Air). While deployed with the 31st MEU to Thailand in support of Operation Cobra Gold, I also ran into John O'Brien, Brad Blackwelder, and Pete Snyder at a little bar in Pattaya Beach.

In Pattaya Beach As for myself, I curtently have orders to report for duty at NAB, Coronado in September where I'll be joining up with Dave Holohan, Dave Mclntyre, Mark Burgess, and others who have already made it to the island paradise. This " B " billet has been a long time coming! See you at Navy Homecoming '95!John!

Thanks for writing, John!

Finally, from the Fleet Home Town News Center (You can't know how much I hate these things! But, they are good sources of info for where everyone is!)

Richard Ryan is back from deployment on KISKA. Just getting back (or about to do so) are: Everette Rochon (Sea Control Squadron 24 on ROOSEVELT), Craig Foster (Sea Control Squadron 29 on ABRAHAM LINCOLN), Tim Spitser (AEW

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Becky Moore on SEATTLE, and A . J . Reiss on MCCLUSKY. Welcome back everyone! Additionally, Mike Giles probably had a great time participating in New York City's Fleet Week Celebration while with Sea Control Squadron 32 on AMERICA. Dora Staggs just completed the DoD Public Affairs Officer Course, and Captain Gerald Graham is with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265, 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade out of Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii.

That's it folks! As always, thank you for writing in with E-mail messages, letters and pictures. I'm a bit secluded here in North Carolina and really depend on your inputs to make this thing happen.

Until next raonth, BE SAFE OUT THERE! 1 look forward to reading sorae great stories frora Homecoming. All the best! Joe

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The Millers A letter from John Calvert: After five years of silence (Sec 'y: Why is this becoming a theme?) I am writing Shipmate from Okinawa—during the final week of a six-month deployment with BLT 2/4. I've seen numerous Classmates since my arrival on the island including Mark Kustra (Recon Company), Don Bain (5th Force Recon). Scott Glennon (Comm Bn).

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Pres., LT Richard Brophy USN Sec'y, LT William G. Freehafer USN Patrol Squadron 45, Unit 60172 F P O A A 34099-5918 Asst Sec'y, ILT Dave Stohs, USMC Box 50064, Irvine CA 92619 The mail has been pretty skimpy the past couple of months. I don't know if that is because I've been moving around so much since the end of deployment or what. If you wrote me between June and August and your letter does not appear in this article, chances are I never got your letter Sorty about that; please keep the mail coming. Life is good back here in Jaguar country. The team may not be exactly undefeated, but it's a blast going to the games all the sarae. My old room mate, Dave Ruth, was in town last weekend as his boat, ANNAPOLIS, was spending sorae time up in Georgia. I also heard from Rex Kiteley, M.D. He finished medical school at Bethesda last spring and is now doing his intem there.

He and Mimi have one daughter, Allison, and have another one on the way.

Now on to the raail: First, Erich Heinz graduated in May from the Marshall University School of Medicine in Huntington, West Virginia. He and his wife, Larale, are now stationed at the Naval Hospital in Pensacola.

Mike Fisher sends the next letter from San Diego: I haven't written in quite some time, so this letter may be a littie long winded. Trying to figure out the locale of every one from 16th company is almost impossible so I'll write about everyone I've seen from '91. Currently, I am attached to HC-11 NAS North Island, San Diego. In the squadron with me from '91 are: Pat Everly, Harry Ward, Rodney Ward, Paul Reinhart, Dan Imbat, Mike Rapp, Eric Pfister, and Mat Frost. Pat, Eric, and Paul should be back from six month cruises by now.

I haven't seen them since the HC-11 wetting down BASH we had at an old Carlos Murphy's in San Dog. (if you missed it, you just aren't cool). Mike Rapp and Harry left on deployment aboard NEW ORLEANS in late June and last I heard were somewhere between Hong Kong and Singapore. Harry, from what I understand, isfinallysettling down and getting married. Mike, until his departure, was busy with his wife Lisa raising a family consisting of three children and a few cats. They should be home just prior to Christmas. Rodney and Chris Cote were finishing up the H-46 FRS when I was leaving for cruise. I heard Chris may be joining the rest of us '91 ers in HC-11. Dan Imbat and Mat Frost will get their turns at deployments sometime in November, unless things have changed since my deployment. Mat got to take over my old job of Comm-O and Dan is running the books in operations.

I've been on West Pac since early April on SACRAMENTO with Andrea Lemon. She's one of the ship's supply officers and is trying to convince me to come out in my B-robe to sing "Blue and Gold" at taps. She and I were unlucky enough to get a very close up view (spitting distance) of ABRAHAM LINCOLN during our recent collision at sea while UNREPPING/VERTREPPING in the Persian Gulf We were in the helicopter control tower at the time and were nearly crushed by one of the LINCOLN'S aircraft elevators., then almost cut in half by SACRAMENTO'S snapping cables as the ships separated. Both ships' crews responded quickly and cortectly , and luckily, not a life was lost. In fact, SACRAMENTO had only one sailor sustain a minor injury (sprained ankle). It was a day neither of us will ever forget. SACRAMENTO ended up spending close to a month inport Jebel Ali, UAE for repairs.

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ship's layover If you ever got to Fujairah, don't pack your winter clothes. It is about 20 degrees hotter than Jebel Ali (which ranges from about 100100 degrees daily).

I ran into Kate Banta when our battle group was in Singapore and talked with her for an hour. She's in an A-6 squadron on LINCOLN as a B/N and is do-

ing very well. I was surprised I didn't see her on the flight deck that fateful day.

I keep running into Don Zaremba out here. He's an H-3 pilot with HC-3's "Desert Ducks". I flew into Bahrain today and chewed the fat with him for about five minutes. A couple of days before that, we had to VERTREP an engine to him and his crew on VELLA GULF after his H-3 broke down.

Just prior to leaving for deployment I was sent TAD to Alameda and got in touch with Pat Edmonds. He's an H-53 pilot stationed in Alameda with new wife Shannon. My wife, Kim came up from San Diego and we all toured the area. Pat's squadron is moving to Corpus Christi or San Diego within the next year Kim and I saw Adam and Jeri Lea O'Neil when they were in San Diego. They have moved to Newport, Rhode Island and can finally spend time together since their previous duty stations and cruise scheduling wasn't in synch.

My ship plans on pulling into Perth with the LINCOLN Battle Group in early September and Kim is meeting me there. I'm taking a few days leave and riding a train across the continent to Sidney to meet the Battie Group again as they sail around the southem end of Aussie. If any Classmates are in the San Diego area and need a place to stay please don't hesitate to look us up. We're in the book and live just above "The Murph".

Thanks for the letter Mike!

In other news, Gordon Wilson and Duane Oakes were roommates in Sigonella on deployment with VP-26. Both the Wilsons and the Oakes have had sons in the past year

Oakes men (middle) and Wilson Men (right) Slate Johnson, who recently became a TACCO in VP-45, passed on the 29th Company newsletter which was written by Katye and Steve Horrell. Doug Mewhirter is at DESRON 2 in Norfolk and was recently engaged. Kristi and Steve Spencer are on their way to Okinawa to join PHIBRON 5. Melissa and Matt Leahy are in Japan where Melissa's teaching takes her all over the country. Matt is on INDEPENDENCE. Nate Hawkins is at the Hornet FRS in Cecil Field.

Dave Appezzato is at North Island flying S-3s.

Steve Philpott was in La Maddalena, Italy in January. He says the sub life can be grueling and that it was good to be back in Charleston. Nick Berra is flying C-2s in Norfolk. Joe Rehak is with SEAL Team 2 and married Slate Johnson's cousin, Virginia in January.

Frora 30th Company, Marie and Marc Hone write frora Chesapeake, Virginia. Marc is on ATLANTA and is busy getting ready for ORSEs at the end of August. Dave Dromsky is working at the Naval Hospital in Portsmouth before he graduates in May '96.

Henry Adams has returned to Norfolk frora

Pascagoula which he referted to as the "Redneck Riviera". Gisselle Jankus was at Wright Patterson Air Force Base studying as she is busy with wedding plans, graduate school and her job with the Navy. Zac Kitchen's squadron was reassigned to Whidbey so he and Sims are on their way up from Hawaii. Chris Vansickle is in Japan where he is Auxiliaries Officer on MCCLUSKY ( F F G - 4 1 ) . Richard Westoff is working at ATG, Cruise Missile Division in San Diego. He is living with Carl Flores.

Kevin Mooney just recently returned from deployment with JAMES K. POLK. Bryan Didier is doing a lot of flying and even more sweating He rated his port call in Hong Kong a 9.5 and Singapore a 9.0.

That's all from me. El Presidante, Rich Brophy has sorae news about our five year reunion coming up next year. Until next month. See Ya!...Bill.

President's note: Planning has begun for our five-year reunion. The more help we can get, the better the party will be!

All Classmates interested in helping to plan this event, especially those in Annapolis or DC area, may contact me by phone at 904-388- 8628, on the Internet at USNA1991 @aol.com, or finally by snail mail at 2137 Herschel St. Jacksonville, FL 32204...Rich

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Pres., LTJG. Doug Barber USN USS PETERSON (DD-969) FPO AE 09582-1207 Paul Berthelotte who is curtently the Electrical Division Officer onboard ESSEX, which recently retumed from a WESTPAC, writes: The deployment was great, I really enjoyed it!

Mike Misiewicz is also on ESSEX as the Electronic Warfare Officer In addition to his normal duties, he was heloed aboard an Iranian date ship to perform some Rescue and Assistance. His team saved the ship from sinking on Christmas day. Matt Ross, the Assistant Operations officer, personally provided the only available photographs of the ship as well assisting in the planning of the operation. Jeff Corder had a pretty good PAC as the Sales officer, even though he kept putting cruddy cigarettes in the machines and making us suffer for it.

Enroute to the operational area, Tim Stroble was heloed over for some minor surgery. He finally recovered and went back to OGDEN. While ESSEX was tooling around the waters off Mogadishu, Julie Wolfgram stopped by for a week. Evidently, her ship KISKA had to give her stateroom to some media personnel that were coming out for transfer to BELLEAU WOOD. I ended up doing an UNREP with her KISKA with Julie as the OOD. I heard from my old roommate from school, Ramberto Torruella, currently onboard OLYMPIA where he recently got his Dolphins! He sent me some postcards from his travels.

Chris Stoddard is heading back to Quantico to teach, believe it or not. Jim Marquet and Mike Davis were also part of the 13th MEU (SOC) embarked onboard ESSEX. [Thanks Paul] Shannon Nadalini wrote and sent a picture of husband Jim Nadalini and son James Taubert Nadalini, Jr who was born 27 Dec. 94. Jim is curtentiy the 1st LT on HARPERS FERRY ( L S D - 4 9 ) stationed in

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Diego. It was commissioned in January in New Orleans. They just celebrated their third wedding anniversary and are enjoying life in Coronado. [Thanks Shannon]

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Beming, Mike Avema, and Kyle Baker. [Thanks Brian]

Richard and Kelly Barrett's wedding, left to right Rich Barrett, Ed Talyor, Brain Grubbs, and Mark Baehr.

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which adds to his disguise.) I spent a mellow night with Bill Mann in Georgetown last week. He's already hard at work with his nose stuck in a Pathology book. Bill has a June wedding planned for anyone out there who doesn't know.

Okay, getting into the raail bag...Scott Wadle is my first customer He writes: 21 July 1995...1 just wanted to drop you a note and let you know that Joyce and I were married on the 4th of March, 1995. We were married in the Academy Chapel and a good time was had by all.

Some Classmates in attendance were; Pat Turner (Groomsmen and Sword Bearer), Kevin Glathar, Jose Dominguez, Jeff Carpenter (all sword bearers), Laura Kratz, Craig Monroe, Ernie Robinson, John Rucci, Jim Spolyer, Dave Wallis, and Adam Treanor. Joyce and 1 are in Pensacola now and I'm in my 4th week at Primary. I'm ready to hit ihe air

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Pres., Ens. Matt A m y USN Sec'y, Ens. Vinny Smith USN 208 Post Canyon Rd., #204, Virginia Beach,VA 23451 Hello again '93. In August I graduated frora Intel School and I'ra currently the Intel Officer for VAW121 (E-2s) in Norfolk, Virginia attached to the Jim Nadalini and son James Taubert Nadalini, Jr. Brain Grubbs writes with news about 16th company: I, Brian Grubbs, and my wife Cheryl are living in Virginia Beach. I'm the main Propulsion Assistant (MPA), on FINBACK (SSN-670). I'll be deploying to the MED in Mid summer Sean Owens, and wife Teresa are living in Oklahoma City, OK, where he is flying E-6A TACAMO aircraft with VQ-4.

Darin Cline and wife Lara have just bought a new home in Jacksonville, FL. Darin is almost done with the RAG, and will be deploying some time next year with HSL-48, out of Mayport, FL. Pete Beming is living in Virginia Beach, and serving on THOMAS S. GATES ( C G - 5 1 ) as the CICO. David

Brent-Major and his wife Shelly, are living in Norfolk. He is an AAW officer on NORMANDY (CG60). Ed Taylor (USMC) and his wife Eileen, are living in Carlsbad, CA where he is the COMMO for MASS-3 at Camp Pendleton. Malcom Palmore went to Miramar, CA last July and will marry Jocelyn sometime next year in the DC area. John "Zoomin" Souma will be finishing up the F-14D RAG in July and will probably go to NAS Miramar.

David Zimmerman will be starting his F-18 RAG at El Toro, CA in the fall. He and Sherri were expecting their first child last July. Jorge Sotelo is in Norfolk on KIDD. Jeff Nowak is an NFO on EA6B's out of Whidbey Island, WA. Dean Watkins is on PELELIU (LHA-5) out of San Diego, CA. Doug

Glasgow and wife Tara. are living in San Diego, where he isflyingH-53's out of MCAS Tu.stin. CA. Mark Kane and wife Bonita are living in San Diego, where he is onboard JUNEAU (LPD-10). Mike McNulty is in Norfolk and is the Disbursing Officer on SAN JACINTO (CG-56). Jason Faunce is in charge of the Construction Battalion Unit (CBU) for North Island in Coronado, CA. Fritz Nauch is onboard a submarine in Groton CT. Any of you Quality Assurance guys can see him on a new Submarine-On-Board-Training (SOBT) tape, as he stars as the QAO. Rick Stowe is currently in Charleston, SC on NiCKELSON, (DD-982) where he is the 1st LT. His ship moved to Norfolk in August."

Last month Brain attended the wedding of Richard Barrett in Newport. RI. He and his wife Kelly moved to Norfolk in July, where Rich will be joining a training command at USACOM. Mark Baehr was also at the wedding. Mark is on STUMP (DD-978). He is living in Virginia Beach with Pete

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GEORGE WASHINGTON ( C V N - 7 3 ) .

Greg Pederson writes frora Pensacola, Florida.

Greg graduated with his MBA at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business in June. Greg started API in Pensacola in July. Thanks Greg.

Rob Aarnes writes from San Diego, Califomia.

He is stationed on board CONSTELLATION ( C V - 6 4 ) at

NAS, North Island, California. Rob retumed from a six-month western Pacific deployment in May and received a Navy Achievement Medal for his performance as Disbursing Officer He is now the ship's Contracting Officer. Rob saw Heidi Althoff and Tiffany Lord while in port in the United Arab Emirates. Heidi and Tiffany are on board SAMUEL GOMPERS ( A D - 3 7 ) . Rob is living with Joel Moss in Pacific Beach. Joel is stationed on DULUTH ( L P D - 6 ) . Thanks Rob. Until next month '93. Take care and God bless.

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Pres., 2/Lt. Scott Hornbuckle USMC Sec'y, Ens. James Keck USNR MC 9804 Bristol Square Ln. 201, Bethesda, MD 20814 (301)564-9893 Hello, 94! By the time this article reaches your eyes, the Navy football season will be well underway, and 1 raay even be catching a few of you at Homecoraing and the Air Farce garae. I'ra sitting down here atraykeyboard after corapleting the first week of my second year of Medical School here at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, MD. As a matter of fact, David Gwinn is hard at work in my living room beating my roommate in SEGA football. I myself just waltzed in the door from a weekend in North Carolina with my girlfriend, so you can tell that there aren't too raany exams in the near future. Kelly Shekitka has set his sites on Pensacola, and Tony T\icker is the stealth student around here, for I never see the guy! (I think it's his mustache

Marriage of 2nd LT and Mrs. Scott Wadle, USMC; Naval Academy Chapel Congratulations Scott and Joyce! Betty Winslow wrote with a new address and a whole list of Class news: Elissa Smith left for her billet in Japan in late July. She got engaged to Fernando Harris (USNA '96) Memorial Day weekend and the wedding is tentatively planned for May 96. Jason Gordon left for Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, recently, where he will be in charge of a rifle platoon for several months before going on to Okinawa. Greg Cohen is in Albany, New York. After a couple raore oral boards and a final written exam, he will be ready to move on to Groton, CT on September 7th. He will eventually be going to his sub (the newest Los Angeles class attack sub), which is in the process of being finished in Norfolk. He'll be in VA until August of 97 or so, then he'll be going on to Pearl Harbor. Joel and Kim (Hurd) Robertson bought a house in Chesapeake, VA. Joel is underway at the moment and Kim gets underway in January for six raonths, on the SUPPLY (AOE-6), but they are doing well despite it all.

Enochia Herring injured her ankle and has been out of comraission, but ruraor has it she's back on track in Pensacola now. (Enochia: Mrs. Winslow wants to hear from you!!!) K a r y n Sandell finished Intel School and is now stationed in VA Beach. Mike Sireci is in Pensacola, where he is looking forward to actually going up and using the stuff he's already learned. Becky (Ingraham) Haase starts classes in Athens, GA on August 7th. Meanwhile, she does odd jobs (computer work, etc.) for a CDR and spends almost every weekend going to visit hubby John.

Jennifer (Jones) Cunningham goes on her 6 raonth deployraent at the end of July, on CURTIS WILBUR.

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Brian Clark is in Norfolk, VA, where he is doing well. He is looking forward to finally getting to his ship, CARNEY, which will be horaeported in Mayport, Florida. Desa Burton is also in Norfolk and is looking forward to getting to work. Amber Lehning is shuttling back and forth between Quantico, VA and Camp Lejeune, NC for various classes. She will be ending up in NC as a comraunications officer with the 8th Communication Battalion, 2nd Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Intelligence Group. She is curtently one of 4 women in her 125 man company, one of 3 female officers in the 1200 man battalion. Kevin Borden is in Charleston serving aboard his ship as the Electronic Warfare Officer, and as the Intelligence Officer as a collateral duty. His ship moves homeport to Norfolk in October. Frank Feeney is curtently on patrol in the Persian Gulf on GALLERY ( F F G - 2 6 ) , which is homeported in Pascagoula, MS. He'll be back in a couple of raonths. Does anyone out there know where Greg Zettler is? If so, Mrs. Winslow says "hi". Mrs. Winslow also wants me to tell you all that she has moved across town to a bigger house (with "lots of rooms for guests, HINT, HINT...). Her phone number is the same, and here's the new address: Mark and Betty Winslow, 1008 Gustin Ave., Bowling Green, OH, 43402, 419-352-1821.

Terry McCollom writes with a little news for Shipmate from PETERSON (DD-969): 22 July 95...Ben Davis and I have been on board for about 6 months now. We are fitting in nicely. I am well on my way to getting my SWO pin, and should have it soon, while Ben is working on receiving his EOOW letter. Ben is the future auxiliary officer I am the gunnery officer and legal advisor, which recently has taken up a lot of my time.

We are currently deployed in the Caribbean Sea, retuming to Norfolk after finishing with escort operations with the Ex-USS VIRGINIA. All that is left other is the hull. She is being towed by GRASP to be scrapped in Washington.

My ship has been very busy because of how often we have been underway. I first arrived onboard in Istanbul, Turkey while we were on deployment in the Med. It was a lot of work, but also a lot of fun. We made port visits to Israel, Turkey again, and Spain before retuming home in mid-April. But overall things have been going well. I have a real serious girlfriend and wedding bells may be in the near future, but I still have not proposed yet. If you could pass on greetings to Nick Sherrod down in flight school and Jack Downes, wherever he is, I would appreciate it. (Done!) Well, I am out of here for now. Terry.

I received a small hand-written note from Tony Rossi in which he tells of his recent completion of his Masters in Electrical Engineering frora Tufts University in Boston. He is going to API in Pensacola in September, starting on the 26th.

My next letter comes frora the desk of a recently raarried young lady: 22 July 95...I'm writing to let you know that I, Carolyn Kelliher, married Timothy D. Beach (33rd Co). He had just retumed from participating in NATO Strong Resolve Exercise off the coast of Norway with the destroyer DEYO. We had been engaged for two years and finally took the plunge May 6, 1995 at high noon. We wish all of his friends from the Class of 1994 were there that day but the Navy had other plans for them. Those in attendance were Tippy Gordon (33), Kevin Massett (33), and Wilson Marks. Some former Naval Academy guys that attended were Javier Zuluaga and his wife, Gina, Halsey Beshears, Chuck Brandenburg, and Lance Barnes (in spirit...Lance thought we were getting married later in the month so he ended up missing the wedding altogether). Many members of the 33rd Company were our swordsmen and we greatly appreciated having them there. Mike Spooner '95 (19th) was the soloist at our wedding who did a spectacular job! We did miss seeing Steve Olivera, Scott and Kendra Myers, James and Mindy Dunn, John Peterson and others who were unable to attend. But we would like them to keep in touch so here's our address for the "Beach 124

House"; 4105-52 Shoreline Circle, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452. We had a short honeymoon in South Carolina thanks to the Navy and Tim is now aboard the DEYO out in the ocean somewhere for 6 weeks along with Wilson Marks. The DEYO has changed homeports from Charleston to Norfolk. Carolyn Beach

Marriage of ENS and Mrs. Timothy Beach, USN; Naval Academy Chapel

Tippy Gordon doing the honors at the Beach Wedding

Halsey Brandenburg, Kevin Massett, Tippy Gordon, Kevin Beach (Tim's little brother) at Beach wedding reception Leon Hsi, one of my most frequent writers, reports that Brian Metcalf of 5th Company was married to Melanie Bart on August 5th at the Wisp Ski Resort in Mountain Lake Park, MD. In attendance were Julie (Rosati) and Pete Antonacci, Leon Hsi, Mike Luckett, Byron Newell, and Gregg Sleppy.

After a honeyraoon to Aruba, Brian and Mel will live in Virginia Beach, VA. Dana Barnes has reported to the 2nd Bn, 10th Marine Regiraent (Artillery) at Carap Lejeune, NC and lives down the street from Leon. Leon also ran into Ernie Robinson, who is now an infantry officer and lives on North Topsail Beach with some friends.

My last note was a friendly greeting from Morgan Paul just to say hello and that she has yet to get lost aboard NIMITZ. Thanks, Morgan.

Well, '94, I'm punching outta here for this month.

Have a great Fall, and I'll be back with sorae more news in time for you to enjoy it with your Thanksgiving Turkey. Go Navy, Beat Army! Take care, and may God bless your service and travels. C-ya.. .Jim.

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Pres., Ens. John Fleet, USN Sec'y, Ens. Don Jamiola, USN Physical Education Departraent, USNA Annapolis, MD 21402-5021, (410) 293-2205 Another month has gone by in the TAD life of a fresh ensign. The Brigade has since returned, and only seventy-five percent of the Firsties have parking. But the new seventh wing is open for business, and the rooras are really nice, but not as nice as all our apartments, etc. As I score PRT's I think of our upcoming fitness test and how we should all get outstandings in the fleet. "Dr" Kurt Kyle's prescription for plebes that are hurt after their PRT is the obvious, "P.T. more."

Jay Driskell and myself have been keeping busy in the P.E. Department while Gene Cran has been taking leave. But we all have gotten our wisdom teeth out so that must count for something. Kelly Cantley, Greg Roberts, K.C. Williams, and Chris Ognek are also puttin' in time in Lejeune Hall. Tim Buller and Bob Pieroni are still getting bossed around by NAAA. Mike Clayton just bought a beautiful GMC pickup which now wears the Navy Wrestling bumper sticker Ken Grzymalski is currently the First Lieutenant of Halsey. Chad Froelich informed rae of his upcoming trip to a Skynnard/ Hank Jr concert while he, Chris Churchill, and myself lined the soccer fields on Dewey.

On August 18th we had a few additions to the Class of '95 with six familiar faces. Jeff Anderson, Robert Simone, Joey Freeman, Al Hernandez, Parke Paulson, and Julie Zavodny all graduated and received their commissions in a really nice personalized ceremony in Memorial Hall. All are Navy except for Parke. Al plans on getting martied in late August as well.

Josh ZIoba recently was phased out of his job as NASP Mail Officer, and moved to the Pentagon, where it looks like he will be spending a lot of tirae.

(ENSIGN!!!). Nick Mungas will move out of the Logistics office and down to Pensacola for more TAD before flight school. Nick and l y Moxey recentiy returned frora Mexico thanks to the Cox Fund. No stories will be told here due to the fact that Nick is ray future rooramate in Florida. Jason White and Dave Boxmeyer did drop down to Crofton for a visit last weekend. They did not get lost or let their motorcycles mn out of gas or have their ATM cards eaten so it was a pretty uneventful trip. Mike Bonnett is still doing laundry for the football team, and Corey Tiimer is still working with CDR Rhyner in Personnel.

That's it for October Such excitement. Also, let's all keep ray roommate and our Classmate Joey Delaski in our thoughts and prayers while he is in the hospital. Till November â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Don.

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Chapter News ALABAIMA Huntsville Donald L. Horvath '56 496 Highland Drive Madison, AL 35758-1366 H: 205-461-7012

ARIZONA CAPT Dennis N. McComb, USNRR (Ret.) '65 1146 E Village Circle DrN Phoenix, AZ 85022 H: 602-863-6313; W: 602-222-5970; F: 602-222-5972

CALIFORNIA Los Angeles Chapter Steve Andres '67 2812 Vanderhoof Drive West Covina,CA 91791 H: 818-331-6811; W: 909-735-3300; F: 909-735-3065 OUR CALENDAR THROUGH FEBRUARY: November 11/10/95 TBD 220th Birthday, US Marine Corps iyiO-11/11/95 See-A-Battle (see schedule below). Fort Irwin NTC 11/14/95 1130 Business Luncheon, MCAS El Toro O'Club, USMC Birthday 11/16/95 0730 ILASC Business Breakfast, Century City Martiott, Speaker: Dr. William Ouchi, author "Theory Z" 11/17-11/19/95 Winterfest (see schedule of events below) Palm Springs Hilton 11/21/95 0730 San Fernando Valley Business Breakfast Club. Woodland Hills Holiday Inn 11/24/95 TBD NCAA Waterpolo National Championship, Long Beach, CA December 12/2/95 TBD Army Game Party, The Bam, Tustin 12/25/95 MERRY CHRISTMAS Date & Time TBD Annapolis Parents' Club Christmas Ball January HAPPY NEW YEAR mm Business Luncheon, 1/9/96 MCAS ElTBD Toro O'Club 1/16/96 TBD Business Breakfast, San Femando Valley February 2/10/96 TBD Annual Meeting, Queen Mary, Long Beach 2/13/96 TBD Business Luncheon, MCAS El Toro O'Club 2/20/96 TBD Business Breakfast, San Femando Valley

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We know we can't please everyone all the time, but give us a try.

We 'II consider almost any idea Call Steve Andres 818-331-6811 UPCOMING EVENTS Take your pick. If you aren't participating in your Chapter's events, how about giving one a try? Or plan your own! Be a part of the liveliest, most funfilled Chapter in the nation!

WINTERFEST '95!

What are you doing the weekend of 17-19 Noveraber? The second annual Winterfest celebration will be held in Paira Springs at the Hilton Resort that weekend. We can anticipate great weather for golf, tennis, hiking, horseback or jeep rides in the desert, the Palm Springs Follies, Mt. San Jacinto Tram, or whatever strikes your fancy. Our visit also coincides with the Palm Springs Grand Prix, a classic car race through the streets of Palm Springs. It should be a great opportunity for a weekend in the desert at very reasonable cost. If you don't want to play golf or tennis, you can veg-out at the pool. Bring the whole faraily. There's lots to do in the great outdoors at this playground of the 'rich and famous'. Join us.

The Army Association of Graduates (AOG) and the USNA Alumni Association Chairmen, General Shy Meyer, USMA '51, and Adrairal Hunt Hardisty, USNA '52, are our guests of honor for the Dinner COL John Snodgrass USMA '56 and CAPT Ron Brandquist '60 will join us for a Joint Array-Navy Business Meeting Saturday moming. For those of you in the job market, you can participate in a Career Advisory Workshop by COL Morgan Roseborough USMA '66, Director of Alumni Services of the USMA AOG. Phone Charlie Tennant (USMA '59) at 805-495-1549 (H) 805-497-5150 (W) 805-497-4530 (FAX) for info, and reservations.

Contact the Palm Springs Hilton Resort directly at 1-800-522-6900 for reduced room rates. Mention 'Winterfest '95'! (Or try your own approach to reduced rates — AAA, Gov't rates, AARPA, whatever). Don't forget to tell Charlie Tennant you're coming so he can plan the events.

SEE-A-BATTLE AT FORT IRWIN Through the good graces of the West Point Society, us Navy types can see what a mechanized battle in the high desert looks like. The National Training Center (NTC) at Fort Irwin is where the US Army (assisted by the USMC units and aircraft from USAF at Nellis AFB) train under realistic battle conditions.

NTC is a state-of-the-art training facility which uses real-time reconstmction and superbly qualified ttainers to provide "no-fault" training to today's combat arms units.

Contact our mountain-man, Wayne Hildebrand '59, at 909-336-1839 to request a reservation (he lives up at Lake Artowhead). There is a short waiting list but they try to accoraraodate everyone who wants to go. It involves an ovemight in beautiful downtown Barstow with reveille at zero-dark-thirty to get to the battlefield at first light. The Army really rolls out the red carpet (well, they give you a ride in a HUMMVEE at least) with a full battie briefing in the OpCenter. Sometimes the good guys even win.

Check it out. It will really make you proud of our armed forces.

ARMY GAME PARTY Now you don't have to freeze your off in Philly! Enjoy the Army Garae with us at The Bam in SoCal. Dust off your raost outrageous Army-Navy garae garb, break out your Navy Songbook — "The Goat is Old and Gnarly and he's never been to school, but he can...." anybody reraeraber the rest? Come out to cheer on the new Big Blue Teara to an overdue victory over the Black Knights. We'll have Tshirts, raugs and other paraphemalia for sale if your stockpile is getting low. There will be prizes for the best decorations and an opportunity to do push-ups after every score. Bmnch is served at half-time.

This year your "brilliant" officers and directors have finally come to the startling realization that 1200 (PST) is too dam early to end the party. Following 'Navy Blue & Gold' we will be holding an Irish Wake complete with coffin for the recently departed Array Mule and the partying will continue!

Without your assistance the occupant of the casket raight just be — Bill the Goat (Oh no. Mister Bill...!)

Yes, its just another excuse for the LA Party Aniraals to "Party On, Dudes!"

Mark 2 December on your calendar. Call Danny Musselman at 714-258-1173 for a reservation. Please consider coming at 0730 to help with the 'decorations' announcing 'Mule Stew' and 'Goat Steaks' and, oh yeah, the free Bloody Mary's at 0800. Can you handle it?

ANNUAL MEETING The annual membership meeting and Installation Dinner will be held on 10 Febmary 1996. This year we have booked the Queen Mary in Long Beach for this event at which we swear in the new Board. We have artanged for CAPT Wil Rogers, USN (Ret.), former CO of VINCENNES, to be our guest speaker as an added attraction.

The Queen Mary will offer ship tours for our group up through 1630 at a special group rate (about $6 each). Cabins are available, also at a group rates ($78, $88 or $98 plus tax); for room reservations call 310432-6964 or 800-437-2934, or fax 310-437-4531.

Contact Steve Andres 818-331-6811 or Danny Musselman 714-2581173 for the dinner and tour sign up. Make this a full weekend of fun aboard this great historic vessel in Long Beach harbor.

We will be able to order dinner selections off the menu at prices from $23.50-37.00 (plus tax & service). We will gather for happy hour at 1800 (nohost bar) before dinner It should be a great evening —or raake it a weekend on this fabulous ship.

REUNION WEST '96 LA Chapter will host the Reunion West celebration for 1996. Pass the word. We have selected Carnival Cmise Lines' M/S Holiday as our cruise ship; destination is Catalina & Ensenada (yeah Husongs!).

Cabin prices will be $423.50 to 513.50/pp (including port tax) double occupancy for our group. We will have dinner together as a group at a single seating for all Alumni. Dates are 2-5 Aug 96, so mark it on your calendar. Contact Myra Bearman (widow '53) for further information at 1-800-995-0405.

NAVY-NOTRE DAME DUBLIN '96 Are you ready for Navy vs. the Fighting Irish in

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Dublin? The date is 2 Nov 96. Is this a great reason for a party? If you can't get someone to buy you drinks in Dublin this weekend, you have lost your Liberty skills. The Alumni Association is planning travel packages for the event, or you can plan your own. Myra Bearraan (widow '53), our "official" Chapter travel representative can help you book sightseeing tours if you hurry. Word is, the ND subway alumni are blocking out the hotels all over the Republic. Don't be forced to commute to the game from the Isle of Man! Get your reservations now. Call Myra 1-800-9950405.

BUSINESS LUNCHEONS AND BREAKFASTS JOIN THE NETWORK! Orange County The Business Luncheons are held on the second Tuesday of each raonth at El Toro MCAS Officers Club. The Business Luncheons continue to be a popular draw. Under the leadership of Mike Wray '85 and Steve Shatynski '83, these Luncheons bring out a good number of USNA alumni, friends, and colleagues frora USMA and USAFA. Upcoming 11/14/95 (USMC 1/9/96 2/13/96

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Our November speaker will be BGen (sel) Charlie Bolden USMC '68, Assistant Wing Commander, 3rd Marine Air Wing and former Deputy 'Dant at USNA and Space Shuttle Commander In case you missed sorae luncheons over the summer, we had some great speakers. In September our speaker was CAPT Tim Holden, CO of SEAL Team One. August was Don Sheppard author of Riverine; CAPT Will Rogers, USN (Ret.), CO of VINCENNES, was slated for July and Bill Ficker, the Skipper of '74 America's Cup Champion Intrepid was our June speaker. Join the network and experience some great programs. Call Mike Wray '85 (714-833-5868) for information and reservations. All you need to do to get on the mailing list is attend one luncheon every six months.

BUSINESS BREAKFASTS SAN FERNANDO VALLEY The SFV Breakfast Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month. The location alternates between Don Plum's Family Restaurant at 16153 Victory Blvd (between Woodley and Balboa) and the Woodlands Hills Holiday Inn. We started up our guest speaker program again (every other month) in Septeraber When we have a guest speaker, we go to the Holiday Inn. When we don't have a guest speaker, we meet at Don Plum's for networking.

Upcoming Dates 11/21/95 1/16/96 2/20/96

Holiday Inn Don Plum's Holiday Inn

If you live/work in western LA County, San Fernando Valley, or eastern Ventura County, Woodland Hills is a very doable location. Contact Bill Goodwin '67 at 818-707-4267 to join the Group. Get on the mailing list so you will know what is planned for the upcoming months.

EVENT REPORTS SUMMER SOCIAL 19 August was the day for our great BBQ party at the Command Air Museum at MCAS El Toro. The Command Air Museum hosted guided tours of the classic aircraft and museum displays which accu-

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rately describe our aviation heritage from the '20s up through Desert Storm.

The festivities started at 1600 when our honcho, Lee Cohen '82 tapped the keg. The setting was superb. After a leisurely tour of the exhibits and aircraft, we gathered in the hangar for wine and beer, a great steak and chicken barbecue and dancing to a live band. Lee even provided souvenir USNA wine glasses.

What a great summer outing! We were honored by the attendance of representatives of the Orange County and Inland Empire West Point Societies and the USAFA Association. When they closed the hanger, we adjourned to the O'Club. (Thanks to former Marine Dave Wilshin '64 for teaching close order drill to the ladies on the hike to the Club) Party On! This one is a keeper, Lee! Well done!

WINE TASTING TOUR Great job Jira Cavanaugh '61 and Hank Salerno '64, our LA Chapter winos. This was an evening for dedicated wine lovers. Callaway is the premier winery in southern California, renowned for its "CallaLees" chardonnay and its gracious hospitality. We rendezvoused at Callaway for a tour of the winery followed by a hosted tasting of selected wines and a visit to the wine/gift shop. Then we gathered for a barbecue dinner on the Vineyard Tertace of Callaway Vineyards overlooking the rolling hills of the Teraecula Valley.

ARMY-NAVY HALF-SERIOUS GOLF TOURNAMENT The annual Army-Navy Serious Golf Classic was held 19 October at the Los Alamitos Course. Following our recent history, we avoided serious injury to our teara. Although this is a serious golf tournament, at least on the part of the Woops, the Navy team stresses the enjoyment of nature (that's why its only half-serious). It was once again a great day of fellowship on the links, but we still haven't been able to get the Black Knights to cut us any slack. Can you help our team stmggle back frora ignorainious defeat? If so, we need you.

ANNUAL FUND Your Association and your alraa mater need your help. Have you contributed to your Alumni Association? Due to the many Class Projects supporting the new Visitors' Center next to the Fieldhouse, many '94 contributions were designated for a specific purpose (restricted). That raeans they have to be used for that purpose and are not available for operations of the Alumni Association.

Are you a meraber of the 8 1 % of the total membership which doesn't contribute to our Association?

With your participation, we could get well in a hurry.

Please help by providing unrestricted contributions at whatever level you can. Alurani House will gratefully take your contributions anytime. Let's go for 100% participation from LA Chapter! Go for $150 for the 150th Birthday! And charge it on your USNA Alumni Association credit card!

JOIN RDAC Recruiting District Los Angeles has a new CO. He is Henry Gonzales '77. A former submariner, Henry is eager to spark LA District to new heights in Navy recmiting. You will probably see Henry at sorae of our events. One of his first acts upon arriving here was to join the Chapter.

There are raany ways you can help through the Recruiting District Assistance Council (RDAC).

Contact CDR Dave Rupp USNR, the RDAC Chairman (310-676-8109), or LT Ray Ricario, the District XO, at 213-298-6650 for more details.

USNA VETERANS LICENSE PLATES Have you seen the new USNA-Veterans license plates? They really look sharp! There are about 65 of them out there on the LA Freeways. You can get a personalized plate too! If you already have personalized plates and want to transfer thera to a USNA Veterans plate it will take a onetime payment of $10 (in addition to the $30 charge for the Veterans plates).

Steve Andres has the form to send to the California Departraent of Veterans Affairs. Call him at 909-7353300 (W) if you are interested in either the standard or the personalized version of the new USNA LICENSE PLATES! CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP Do you live in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside or San Bernadino Counties? Do you live in the Coachella Valley or the High Desert area? If the answer is yes, Los Angeles is your local Chapter Are you a raember of LA Chapter? (We'll take them from anywhere, but the advantages are greater for local residents.) All it takes is $25 annual dues. What it gets you is: -Five newsletters (plus flyers and bulletins) to keep you updated on the Chapter events; -A treraendous slate of social, professional and sporting activities throughout the year; -A chance to have your voice heard at Alurani House through Tmstee representation backed up by the collective voice of the entire LA Chapter raerabership (over 400 and growing); -Your own personalized name tag; -A "node" in our network and an extended network into our affiliated organizations including: the Annapolis Parents Club, three West Point Societies, the USAFA Association, numerous Navy League Councils, the Ivy League Association of Southern California (ILASC), two Blue & Gold Areas, the Recruiting District Assistance Council (RDAC), and others; -A Chapter Directory; -Fellowship and camaraderie with a group of folks with the same outstanding value systera and view of the world; -A continuing connection to your roots in USN/ USMC and USNA; and more...

Your Chapter Officers and Directors are always dreaming up new ways to try and appeal to your interests (however warped and demented â&#x20AC;&#x201D; possibly attributed to their own dementia). Can we get business networking breakfasts or luncheons underway in the Inland Empire or the Low Desert? How about an Army/Navy Golf Outing in the Coachella Valley? If you like Winterfest at the Palm Springs Hilton Resort, keep it going throughout the year (Our network extends to the Low Desert too).

Oh yeah, don't forget to vote in the Chapter election for '96 Officers and Directors !

What's the bottom line ?

Get involved in your Chapter!

That's all for now from Shakeytown. Out. Steve Andres '67

Monterey Bay Chapter CDR John J. Branson, Jr., USN (Ret.) '50 1281 Sylvan Road Monterey, CA 93940-4942 H: 408-375-8603

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Sacramento Chapter CAPT John B. Haynes, USNR (Ret.) '55 132 Oak Canyon Way Folsom, CA 95630-1850 H: 916-989-2947; W: 916-988-2547 Sacramento Chapter raembers gathered on the traditional 1 st Thursday at Sacramento's Palomino Club for the promised address by Admiral Larson, USNA Superintendent. The address was delivered via magnetic media.

Attending were Joyce and John Haynes '55; Larty Pierce '38; John Burtill '38; Carolyn and Mo Slater '42; Jack Everett '64; Frank Blake '68: John Lilly '56; Rita and Jim Mchugh '51 (Penn); Gerte and Steve Berg '66; Corrynn Converse (Wife '59, Mother 93' & '95); Betty and Bill Spencer '47; Tom Hartigan, sun and guest Pat Geyer; Mel Wamer '41; Barty Whittiesey "49: Tom Langley "56; and Terty Brown '67.

San Diego/Coronado Chapter CDR Michael Midgley, USNR '85 13295 Kibbings Road San Diego, CA 92130 Dedicated Message Phone: 619-463-USNA; H: 619-792-9196; W: 800-231-9628 Our July Speaker was Captain Tim Holden '72, Commander Special Warfare Group One. Captain Holden gave us a truly outstanding brief on the current status of the Navy Special Warfare community and concentrated specifically on the numerous achievements of Naval Academy grads in special warfare including their performance in Desert Storm Somalia and Haiti.

Our second in the series of "Meet the Fleet" visits featured a tour of SUBASE San Diego's Submarine Training facility and included a "virtual ride" on board the facility's diving simulator. A few lucky Chapter members got to watch (and lose) the bubble and all participants then headed down to the piers for a tour of JEFFERSON CITY (SSN-759). The enjoyable afternoon concluded with food and drink with our fast attack hosts and a contribution by the San Diego Chapter to the Jefferson City's MWR fund. It was a great time. A hearty "Bravo Zulu" to Mark Bauermeister '90 for artanging this very successful event. Please look for announcement of our next "Meet the Fleet" event.

Our shipraates in the Los Angeles Chapter have extended an invitation for San Diego Association Members to attend the gala 150th USNA Birthday Ball to take place on Sunday, 15 October at the Anaheim Marriott. The civilian black tie/ military mess dress affair begins at 1630. Tickets for the dinner/ ball will cost $45 per person with a choice of prime rib, salmon or vegetarian plate. The SECNAV, CNO and all past/curtent astronaut/alumni have been invited. Expect to see a lot of them there (maybe Tom Hanks too!). The events will kick-off on Saturday with a golf toumament. Please look for details in the L.A. Chapter column, in subsequent San Diego columns and also in a planned West Coast mailing. The September Chapter newsletter has a sign up form for the dinner only. If anyone wished to car pool, they may call (619) 463-USNA and a leave a message.

Plans have begun for a bigger, better Chapter sponsored Army/Navy Game event. Please mark your calendars for 02 Deceraber and look for further details in upcoraing columns.

Justin Miller '86 continues with this year's membership drive. He may be contacted at w: 619-4715197 and h: (619) 744-0520. There are over 3,000 alumni in the San Diego area leaving 2.000 potential new members. We know you're out there!

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Please remember that the San Diego/Coronado Chapter raeets the 3rd Thursday of every month (except August) at the Admiral Kidd Club (Bayside of NTC).

Bob Rubin '82

San Francisco Bay Area Chapter CAPT Thomas G. Lozier, SC, USNR '74 2614 Derby Drive San Ramon, CA 94583-4311 H: 510-866-8299; W: 510-887-7333

Santa Barbara Chapter CDR William J. Stewart, USNR (Ret.) '63 1617 Las Canoas Rd Santa Barbara, CA 93105 H: 805-862-0703; W: 805-963-9151

COLORADO David M. Govan '53 1607 Lakeshore Drive Fort Collins, CO 80525-2420 H: 303-223-6104; W: 303-236-7185

CONNECTICUT CDR Greg R. Gullette, USN '77 86 Pond View Circle Guilford, CT 06437-1245 H: 203-457-0220; W: 203-386-5710

COSTA RICA Claudio Pacheco '64 PO Box 4307-1000 San Jose, Costa Rica W: 011-506-224-43-25; F: 011-506-224-20-17; E-mail: ctvsa@sol.racsa.co.cr

Space Coast Chapter COL Harvey Taffet, USAF (Ret.) '54 502 Eleuthra Lane Indian Harbor Beach, FL 32937 H: 407-773-0863 In August the Space Coast Chapter met at the Rockledge, FL Country Club for lunch. In view of the absence of President Harv Taffet "54, the meeting was directed by Vice President Jack Hart '53, assisted by Treasurer "Swede" Hansen '56. Enjoying the pleasant surtoundings were Dot and Gene Branson '46; George Caimes '35 and guest Polly Paddock; Dori and Ted Clark '46; Lacy and Frank Clifford '45; Nancy and Russ Croft "44; Vera and John Crumpacker '31; Carolyn and Stan Dodd '48; Connie and Bill Donaldson '47; Norma and Swede Hansen '56; Ray Hartell '27; Nancy and Jack Hart '53; Mae and John Heintz '44; Betty and Dick Jef frey '39; Ann and Frank Keith '47; Sam Major '39 and guest Mims Sitko; Ellen and Lou Marckesano "47; Gene and Tom Murphy '39; Babs Myers ('38); Hank Neiman '81; Red Orbeton '45; Becky and Chuck Sueur '46; Jean and Warten Taylor '45; Larty Treadwell '51 and guest Elsie Ernst; and Lois and Zeke Zellmer '44. As perttadition,John Cmmpacker led the group in singing "Navy Blue and Gold" at the end of the raeeting.

Our October meeting will be held at Lloyds in Port Canaveral on 21 October The Noveraber meeting will be on 18 Noveraber at the Phoenix in Satellite Beach.

P.C. Peterson '56

Suncoast Chapter (Zips 33571-73; 339; 342) LCDR Susan S. Welch, USN '80 5310 Foxwood Drive Sarasota, FL 34232-5612 H: 813-923-2771; W: 813-923-2771

Tampa Bay Chapter FLORIDA Jacl(sonville Chapter CAPT John E. Buckley, SC, USN (Ref) '56 3579 Long Cove Court Green Cove Springs. FL 32043 H: 904-284-4986

Orlando Chapter LCDR Jeffrey D. Hall, USNR '83 PO Box 950909 Lake Mary, FL 32795-0909 H: 407-330-2693; W: 407-628-0009

Palm Beach Chapter LCDR Jeffrey B. Jerome, USNR '79 3912 S Ocean Blvd, Apt 111 Highland Beach, FL 33487-3312 H: 407-272-7205; W: 407-994-1191

Pensacola Chapter LCDR James R. Knight, USNR (Ret.) '76 4465 Madura Road Gulf Breeze, FL 32561 H: 904-932-1147

Southeast Florida Chapter LtCol Kenneth J. Duckworth, USAFR '62 5201 SW 163rd Avenue Davie, FL 33331 H: 305-434-6634; W: 305-558-5300

Col Walter Havenstein, USMCR '71 10520Vonn Road Largo, FL 34644 H: 813-593-2198 The kickoff meeting of the Tampa Bay Chapter for Academic Year 1995-96 (old habits die hard) drew 27 alumni and spouses for lunch at the MacDill Air Force Base Officers Club on 16 August. As the first order of business, the incoming President, Walt Havenstein '71, introduced the other officers. They are: Vice President, Terry Silva '73; Secretary, Buck Collins '71; Treasurer, Mark Krivonak '71. The outgoing President, Mac Fossett '58, remains with us as our Trustee. Walt then led a discussion of our upcoraing events followed by a wide ranging look at where the Chapter might want to go. The events of iraraediate interest are the Fall Social at the Tampa Bay Aquarium that we will he reporting in the next issue and the 'joinf' Army-Navy Game celebration that will be held again this year at the Saint Petersburg Yacht Club. The Game Committee Chairman, Dave Olson '79, is still looking for help. Anyone who would like to help out can reach Dave at w: 578-0137 or h: 787-4488. Our next luncheon will be at MacDill again at 1200 on 4 October. Try to be there!

Attending the August meeting were Doug Barry '69, Sean CartOt '87, Buck CoUins '71, Robert and Marcia Cooke '52, R.J. Davis '61. JackGantley '69.

Bret Gary '77, Tom Hanzeche '89. Walt and Judy Havenstein '71. Sam Henderson "67. Steve Ivory '87.

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GEORGIA Atlanta Chapter CAPT Paul F. Hurst, USN (Ret.) '62 1505 Dansford Court Marietta, GA 30062 H: 404-509-7300 Under the former leadership of the late Whit Livingston '68 and the curtent leadership of Paul Hurst '62, the Atlanta Chapter has taken on a new sense of vitality over the last several months. Monthly meetings continue on the third Friday of each month while a quarterly breakfast has been added to scheduled events.

Participation at monthly luncheons has continued to rise recently. At the meeting in June, the following Alumni were present: Jim Ravenel '45; Duane Young '49; Walt Coakley '54; Art Butler ' 6 1 ; Dick Petrucci ' 6 1 ; Len Ebersberger '61; Judd Osten '64; Jim Slemenda '66; Mike Stephens '71; Pies Bmce '77; Mark James '78; Tom Hamilton '78; Paul Wright '79; Skip Krause '79; Dave Alexander, NAIO. At the July meeting, the following Chapter members were present: Jim Ravenel '45; Tad Robertson '47; Jim Hatch '47 John Stark '51; Walt Coakley '54; Art Butler '61 Paul Hurst '62; Woodie Vaughan '64; Bill Baker '64 Jira Sleraenda '66; Jon Barton '66; Bill Caiazza '66 Dennis Desmond '71; Steve Frederick '72; Jeffrey Jones '77; Pies Bruce '77; Jim Fee '78; Mark James '78; Bill Druce '82; Brad Edenfold '87; Andre' Stokes '88; Andrew Speaker '97; Dave Alexander, NAIO.

and his wife, Nancy, who is in charge of the Speaker's local office. While the Desmonds artanged for the Speaker's presence, Mark James '78 worked singlehandedly to make the artangements for the event.

His efforts were incredibly productive, and the event was an unqualified success, no matter how you measure it. The Speaker opened his remarks with comments on why he feels that the academies need to remain open. He then opened the floor to questions, and spent the next hour answering several interesting and thought provoking questions. Jim Ravenel '45, the Atlanta Chapter Trustee and a Chapter member since its inception, said that he is sure that no other Chapter event has ever drawn such a crowd.

Plans for future local events include a USNA 150th Birthday Party aboard a Paddlewheel Boat at Stone Mountain Park (just northeast of Atlanta) on the evening of November 4, 1995. Reports from members who have attended events at the sarae venue indicate that a very enjoyable evening can be expected.

Additionally, plans are underway for the annual Array/Navy garae viewing at a local establishraent in the company of the Woops. The Greylegs are the hosts this year and the exact location for the event has yet to be determined, but the specific inforraation will be promulgated as soon as it is available.

Anyone residing in Atlanta or just passing through for either of these events is invited to participate.

Contact Paul Hurst '62, the Chapter President, at the address above, to get more information. As always, all alumni are invited to join the Chapter members on the third Friday of each month at 1200 at Paisano's, on Roswell Road, just north of 1-285, in the K-Mart shopping center Paul Hurst '62

GUAM LCDR Noel M. Enriquez, USNR Box 26849, GMF Bartigada, Guara 96921-6849 H: 671-649-8861; F: 671-649-8776

HAWAII CAPT Harvey Gray, Jr., USN (Ret.) '52 1117 Akumu Street Kailua, HI 96734-4012 H: 808-261-9722; W: 808-423-1341 or Jira Anderson '85: 808-455-7722

ILLINOIS Chicago Chapter CAPT C. S. Bradley, USN (Ret.) '48 403 E Westminster Road Lake Forest, IL 60045-2267 H: 708-295-5269; W: 708-405-7356 The Chicago Chapter has THREE! big events coming up in the next few weeks.

First up will be a visit by Alumni Association President and CEO, Ron Brandquist '60 on 27 October We'll fete Ron with a dinner and issue rations of ram in celebration of the 150th! Check your Chapter newsletter for all the details.

Next, on Friday, 3 November, we have been invited to join with the Notre Darae Club when Superintendent Chuck Larson '58 addresses thera at a lunch the day before the big game. This will take place at the Union League Club. Make your reservations directly by sending your check for $22.50 per reservation to the Union League Club (Attn: Public Affairs Office), 65 W. Jackson Street, 60604.

Then on Saturday, 4 November, Navy will be beating Notte Dame in South Bend for the first time since the 1963 season when the Class of '64 established the far-too-venerable record of being the last Class to best the Fighting Irish.

Call for details on all of these events.

John G.B. Howland '64

The following merabers were present at the August meeting: Paul Smith '42; Jira Ravenel '45; Duane Young '49 Glenn Brewer' 51; Art Butler' 61; Dick Petmcci' 61 Paul Hurst '62; Judd Osten '64; Merrick Bayer '65 Bob Bush '65; Steve McDonald '65; Jim Slemenda '66; Al Jones '67; Sam Newton '68; Mike Stephens '71; Steve Frederick '72; Rick Gilbert '72; Jim Murphy '73; Pies Bruce '77; Tom Hamilton '78; Mark Jaraes '78; Bill Dmce '82; Craig Augenstein '87; Dave Alexander, NAIO; Frank Weisser '00.

Young Mr Weisser is not actually an alura yet. He is about to begin his senior year in high school, but has already received verbal confirmation of his acceptance at USNA and expects written confirmation shortly. He will be inducted with the class of '00 next sumraer Apparently, when Navy finds a sharp young raan or woraan they now waste no tirae in laying claim to that individual.

On 17 July the Chapter hosted a breakfast for all local Academy graduates. Attendees included grads from each of the academies: Navy, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine. Additionally, there were raembers of the USNA Atlanta Parent's Club in attendance. Almost 180 people, including 78 USNA grads, turned out to enjoy the breakfast and to listen to the speaker for the event, the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Newt Gingrich. The Speaker had agreed to join us and to speak (without any press representatives present) due to the efforts of Denny Desmond '71, 128

Back Row; Jennifer Blake, Joan Holmes, Lee Holmes '52, Louis Cariello '86, Dick Cherty '63, Marcial Dumlao '83, John Green '79, Pegeen Stougard '88, Franklin Leon Guertero '79, Andrew Wickard '88, Pedro Leon Guerrero '79, Jay Sprague '65, George Weeks '52, Gregory Blake '94, and Michael Flynn '53 Front Row; Noel Enriquez '84, Jean Dumalo-Hurst '86, Kevin Clancy '69, Gregory Rivera '93, Rasheed El-Moslimany '88, and Michael Kalafsky '89

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were so irapressed with the place thattiieywent back the next day to visit the museum and revisit the village.

On Tuesday, 8 August Bill Storen hosted our luncheon at The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club in The Commodores Room and we had a very nice turn out. It was a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a place rich in boating heritage. Several times when the Naval Acaderay has sent sail boats to the Port Huron to Mackinac Island races they have stayed at the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club.

Louisville/Southern Indiana Chapter

LUNCHEON SCHEDULE:

INDIANA (see also Kentucky) Indianapolis Chapter CDR George D. Steel, USNR '75 10627 Indian Lake Blvd Indianapolis, IN 46236-9532 H: 317-873-1374; W: 317-923-5396

LCDR K. E. Kolarcik, USN (Ret.) '68 5912 Centerwood Drive Crestwood,KY 40014-9195 H: 502-893-7945

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Detroit Club Dearbom Inn Array-Navy game party Steak and Ale

LOUISIANA New Orleans Chapter LCDR Anthony T. Capasso, USNR '84 4430 Lennox Boulevard New Orieans, LA 70131-8348 H: 504-392-5872; W: 504-392-5735

MARYLAND Annapolis Chapter LtCol William R. Roll, USMC (Ret.) '62 18 College Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401-1604 H: 410-268-9287

MINNESOTA Minnesota (Upper Midwest) Chapter LCDR Robert C. Sauer, USNR (Ret.) '58 112 North Heritage Circle Bumsville, NM 55337-2610 H: 612-890-6183; W: 612-954-6711

MISSOURI St. Louis Chapter John R. Boley '63 5 Sunnymeade Lane Sf Louis, MO 63124-12721 H: 314-991-4348; W: 314-982-2432

Baltimore Chapter LCDR Steve G. Young, USNR '84 c/o Legg Mason 600 Washington Avenue Towson, MD 21204 W: 410-821-7700 or 800-368-2558

MASSACHUSETTS Boston Chapter Peter W. Grieve '77 51 Asbury Street Topsfield, MA 01983 H: 508-887-2823; W: 800-252-1852

MICHIGAN Detroit Chapter Arthur W. Bryant '66 1811 Hollywood Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236-1311 H: 313-885-2174; W: 313-322-6452 The Navy Hybrid Electric Vehicle Team competed in the collegiate competition held at the Chrysler Corporation Auburn Hills Technical Center in June.

Our Chapter hosted them at lunch on 12 June at The Bristo 75 near the technical center The team was doing very well and was in third place until Monday when they a battery problem, which prevented some of the team members from joining us for lunch. After lunch a number of us went over to the track area to offer opinions and see the car and facility.

On Friday 9 June we were happy to aid 11 members of the team in a visit to Greenfield Village. They

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Greetings frora the Gateway to the West! John Boley '63, retiring Chapter President, has led us through a variety schedule of activities over the past year The agenda for 1995 began with a Dark Ages Party on 26 Febmary at Hessler's Pub. Rod Vaught '77, and John Hueseman '78, worked together to set up and mn an evening of good company, good food, and fun. Chapter Alumni next gathered on 21 April at the St. Louis Micro Brewery for a happy hour followed by an excellent dinner The several types of beverages produced were sampled and proclaimed worthy of being brewed in St. Louis. Those present also included newcomers Mary Jo Salerno '89, Jira Vann '84, and Mike Tharp '86 (who drove himself halfway across the State from RoUa, MO), all of whom were at their first Chapter event.

7 May was the date of the annual Army/Navy Golf Toumament held at the links over at Scott Air Force Base across the river in Belleville, IL. The trophy was once again taken home by the Navy! Twenty Navy alumni and friends eamed their "N" (w/Star) at the event. The Army produced a like number of competitors. Jim Checkett '64 reported that a Navy foursome, consisting of Mike Carnes '74, Chris Davidson '78 and two guests (one of whom was Russ Wilson, USCGA '71), won convincingly by three strokes. Skip Giessing '73 won the long drive contest and was reported to have also shot an excellent round. It will be Navy's turn to host the toumament next year, which we hope to expand into an All-Service Acaderay event by getting Air Force Alurani involved Two months later a small but tough and dedicated group of Alumni, recmited and organized by Terty Councilor '70, participated in the Fair St. Louis 10,000 meter and 3,000 meter Road Races over the 4th of July weekend. The 10,000 meter race was mn

and completed by classmates Terry Councilor '70, and Dennis Olson '70, (Not bad for two guys coming up on their 25th!). They both wore Mid-Store running singlets purchased for the race. Dave Hopkins '73, ran and completed the 3,000 meter race with his young daughter No one from Army announced their participation so all three eamed an "N" (w/ star). The fleet threesome hope to recmit other Alurani for future area mns.

The Chapter next met on 5 August for its annual Summer Picnic at the delightful home of Mary Beth and Jim Checkett '64. Those signed up to attend included: Marjorie and Mike Ames '48; Margarette and John Boley "63; Elizabeth and Norm Carlson '51; Bonnie and Mike Games '74; Dorothy and Rick Cassetta "84; Mary Beth and Jira Checkett "64; Mary and Anthony Chiffola '81; Linda and Alan Colegrave '80; Mary and Chris Craig '72; Maryalyce and Terry Councilor '70; Cindy and Barry Dougherty '72; Tina and Mike Dunham "70; Mark and Kathi Frost '84; Jane and Gene Geronime '54; Fran and Pat Henry '57; Nancy and John Hueseman '78; Dorothy and John Kone '44; Sharon and Jim Joyner '61; Toni and "Ski"" Kowalskey '54; Mary Lou and Lloyd Kuhnmuench "45; Sara and Matt McCroary "81; Mary Ellen and Bill Mulholland '68; Margery and Dennis Neraura "65; Diane Stage and Dennis Olson '70; Mary Kay and Rick Roustio '78; Marie and Phil Saunders '62; Sue and Ron Schowalter '63; "Potsy" Scoville '64; Marianne and Joe Sesttic '60; Ann and Raese Simpson '61; Katy and Chip Uhlemeyer '69; Maggi and Rod Vaught '77; Alice and Tira Thomassy '62; Jackie and Bob Walker '54; and Clyde Winkler '49.

Over a dozen Alumni offspring were also in attendance. Activities included our annual "Washers" toumaraent (the "national" yard St. Louis, once again ably organized and run by John Hueseraan '78, the Chapter's "Head Man In Charge Of Games"HMICOG), swiraraing in the Checkett's pool, viewing a copy of the new Academy Visitor Center Video (provided by Blue and Gold Officer Mike Carnes '74), and the telling of unforgettable sea stories to our spouses. A catered buffet and ample liquid refreshraents helped to top off the afternoon.

The Chapter also held its annual Business Meeting and election of Board Members and Board Officers in Jim Checkett's combination Wardroom/Den. The All-Navy decor provided an appropriate setting for the Business Meeting. Future activities were discussed. Rod Vaught '77, reported on the Chapter President's meeting he attended, the budget was reviewed, and elections were held. The 1995-1996 Board of the St. Louis Chapter is as follows: President: Rod Vaught '77; Vice President: Terty Councilor '70; Secretary: Ken Leach '81; Treasurer: Matt McCroary "81; Board Members: Bob Berger '70, John Hueseman '78, Phil Saunders "62, Mary Jo Salerno "89, Barty Dougherty "72, Dennis Olson "70, and John Boley '63.

Phil Saunders '62, is organizing our Founders Day Banquet. The event will celebrate 150 years of Academy history and will be held at the Club Towers on 14 October The guest speaker for the event will be Representative James Talent, a respected meraber of the House Arraed Services Comraittee. The menu is slated to include iteras typically prepared at the Acaderay as well as Chesapeake Bay Area cuisine. Alumni have been asked to bring items of historical interest

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that relate to either the Academy or the Naval Service for display at the Banquet.

All Alurani relocating to, or traveling through the area (including out-State MO and IL) are encouraged to contact any of the Chapter officers and join us in our activities. Contact numbers for the officers are: Rod Vaught '77 (618) 877-3462 or (314) 878-2800; Terry Councilor '70 (314) 394-2880 or (314) 9910070; Ken Leach '81 (314) 846-1277 or (314) 846-2300; and Matt McCroary '81 (314) 861-5141 or (314) 230-8591.

BEAT ARMY! Terry Councilor '70

Central New York Chapter

Columbus/Central Ohio Chapter

Edward A. Alberts RR 3 Box 406A Oswego, NY 13126 H: 315-342-1930; W: 315-448-3373

CAPT Roy O. Girod, SC, USN (Ret.) '53 1505 Ramblewood Avenue Columbus, OH 43235-7326 H: 614-451-3696

New York Chapter Robert A. Black '63 237 Park Avenue Suite 2100 New York, NY 10017 H: 212-551-1437

Kansas City Chapter LCDR Lynn A. Thomas, USNR '83 1404StonecreekDrSW Blue Springs, MO 64015-8838 H: 816-228-6766

NORTH CAROLINA Charlotte Chapter CAPT Wayne O. Henry, USNR '67 2404 Rock Creek Drive Charlotte, NC 28226-0713 H: 704-365-1879; W: 704-373-4484

NEBRASKA Omaha Chapter

Triangle Chapter

CAPT Craig R. Quigley, USN '75 3204 Rahn Boulevard Omaha, NE 68123 H: 402-291-5595; W: 402-294-4130

George F. Mitchell '64 4647 Edwards Mill Rd Raleigh, NC 27612-4401 H: 919-571-8930

On August 17 the Chapter met at 1800 at the Scioto Downs (Harness) Racetrack adrainistrative building for a USNA night at the races. After cocktails and a happy hour, we reraoved to the clubhouse overlooking the racetrack for dinner and a bit of wagering.

The evening was raost enjoyable. The hot and humid weather was nicely contained by the air-conditioned clubhouse, as was the slight rain that carae and went without disrupting the races. Although Horse Racing 101 was not, and is not, part of the USNA curriculum, we, on the whole, did not do so bad! The men tended toward the statistics and scratch sheet data, while the ladies favored the more aesthetic attributes of the horses. A rough survey indicates one method has absolutely no edge over the other. Those attending were Mickey and Howard Schoenbaum '41, Jeanne and George Gardes '42, Pat and Roy Girod '53, Lena and Tom Pettit '53, Sandy and Ed Tipshus "54, Jane and Dick Yantis '54, Carol and Jerry O'DonneU '61, Dianna Park and Wayne Hallenbeck '71, Diane Woodrum and John Yantis '83, Helen Williaras and Joe Herlihy '86, and Lisa Purvis and LT Franz Messner, USN '90.

Greensboro Chapter

NEVADA

Maj Gary L. Beaver, USMCR '77 5005 Windermere Drive Greensboro, NC 27407-5845 H: 919-299-4736

Las Vegas Chapter Edwin Carlton III '71 8909 Montego Bay Dr Las Vegas, NV 89117 H: 702-363-9162

NEW JERSEY LtCol Robert L. Vogt, USMC (Ret.) '59 50 Polly Way Middletown, NJ 07748-3189 H: 908-671-9330; W: 908-842-8647

OHIO Akron Chapter

OKLAHOMA

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky CAPT D. R. Freese, USNRR '63 3092 Arbor Lane Edgewood, KY 41017-2355 H: 606-331-0449

NEW MEXICO CDR James A. Dickey, USN (Ret.) '56 8523 Rio Grande Blvd NW Albuquerque, NM 87114-1226 H: 505-897-9200; W: 505-843-6331; F: 505-843-8189

Toledo Chapter Thomas R. Case '61 3918 Woodhurst Drive Toledo, OH 43614-3309 H: 419-382-0820

George B. Garton '59 1616 Pauli Street Canal Fulton, OH 44614-9333 H: 216-854-3501; W: 216-794-9770

Monmouth County Chapter

Ed Tipshus '54

Cleveland Chapter CAPT A. O. Rule HI, USNR (Ret.) '50 68 Water Street Chagrin Falls, OH 44022-3148 H: 216-247-4379

Oklahoma Chapter CAPT Charles C. Coley, USN (Ret.) '34 411 NW 14th Street Oklahoraa City OK 73103-3510 H: 405-235-0234

OREGON Greater Portland Chapter Mr. Jack E. Kohl, Jr., '65 471 SW Riverbend Drive West Linn, OR 97068-9416 H: 503-655-4205

NEW YORK Albany Chapter CDR Robert G. Smith, USNR '73 2061 Benson Avenue Box 257 Minetto, NY 13115-9999 H: 315-343-0088

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PHILADELPHIA AREA PARENTS CLUB

PENNSYLVANU Philadelphia Chapter Robert H. Bender '73 45 Grove Avenue Flourtown, PA 19030 H: 215-836-7652

Thank You! Your support built a first-rate Visitor Center!

Many events are planned throughout the year. Parents of alurani are welcomed to contact the Parent's Club President, Peggy Thomas at 215-836-7493.

Philadelphia Chapter news input for the Shipmate should be mailed to Paul H. James '81, 206 East 4tii Avenue, Suite 4, Conshohocken, PA 19428-1983.

Pittsburgh Chapter William E. Otto'71 4105 Tartan Court Murtysville, PA 15668-1045 H: 412-325-4281; W: 412-434-8682

PHILIPPINES Philippines Chapter COMO Carlos Agustin PN '60 22 Muelle de San Francisco Suite 100, South Harbor Manila 1018, Philippines H: 632-801-9320; W: 632-530-0875; F: 632-530-1199

RHODE ISLAND Newport Chapter

August Philadelphia Luncheon at the Boat House in Conshohocken, PA. Duby Joslyn '69, Jack Chapman '48, Eric Martinuzzi '86, Paul James '81, and Brandon James '09

CAPT James M. Conway, USN (Ret.) '55 50 Ayrault Street Newport, RI 02840-2728 H: 401-847-5039

SOUTH CAROLINA A Suraraer Social was held on board the Cmiser OLYMPIA at Penns Landing on 19 August 1995. Refreshments were compliments of '67 Retirees: Al Davey, Skip Dittmann and Dave Rost. Many Sea Stories were started and continued on into the night over dinner at Meiji-En Restaurant at Peir 19.

Plan to join your shipmates at some of the upcoraing events planned for the Philadelphia Chapter: 10/10/95 TBA USNA's 150th Celebration Independence Seaport Museum Penns Landing, Philadelphia 10/13/95 1200 Navy Day Luncheon Union League, Philadelphia, PA 10/14/95 1200 Navy Day Regatta Schuylkill River, Philadelphia, PA 12/1/95 1900 Army-Navy Dinner Dance Union League, Philadelphia, PA 12/2/95 1000 Navy BEATS Army Pep Rally: Naval Station, Philadelphia, PA 12/2/95 1400 Navy BEATS Army Game Veterans Stadium, Philadelphia, PA The above events and others are in the planning stages and will be preceded by a notice if you are on the curtent USNAAA of Philadelphia mailing list.

Annual dues for the mailing list are $10. You can receive a 1994 Edition of the USNAAA of Philadelphia Directory by sending an extra $5 with your membership dues. Mail your check for $15 payable to "USNAAA of Philadelphia" addressed to Mike DeLorey '70, 413 Linden Avenue, Riverton, NJ 08077.

BUSINESS & JOB SEARCH NETWORKING BREAKFAST 11/8/95; 1/10/96; 3/13/96; 4/10/96 0800 Connelly Center, Villanova University Contact Al Davey '67,215-368-7700 for a head count on those planning to attend. There is a $5 fee to cover expenses.

USNAAA OF PHILADELPHIA LUNCHEON, 1200 10/4/95 11/1/95 12/6/95 1/3/96 2/7/96 3/6/96

Red Lobster, Chen7 Hill, PA Boat House, Conshohocken, PA Lahman's Tavern, Essington, PA Red Lobster, Cherty Hill, NJ Boat House, Conshohocken, PA Lahman's Tavem, Essington, PA

CAPT Richard A. Dalla Mura, USN (Ret.) '51 839 Bridgepoint Road Mount Pleasant, SC 29464-2849 H: 803-884-3896

Palmetto Chapter LT John W. Hesse, USNR '87 207 Elizabeth Drive Greenville, SC 29615 H: 803-268-0809; W: 800-298-0828

South Carolina/Low Country Chapter Col Thomas H. Galbraith, USMC (Ret.) '48 25 Rose Hill Drive Bluffton,SC 29910-9519 H: 803-757-3738

The August Luncheon was attended by Jack Chapman '48, Duby Joslin '69, Paul James '81, and Eric Martinuzzi '86. If you plan to attend the monthly USNA Luncheon, contact Paul James '81 at 610-8280545 for table reservation planning. This is an informal lunch to renew friendships and tell sea stories.

Food and drink will be individually billed. The class with the most members attending the luncheon will receive their first drink FREE.

VADM Ronald M. Eytchison, USN (Ret.) 11 Prentice Lane Signal Mountain, TN 37377 615-886-2823

PHILADELPHIA CHAPTER BOARD MEETINGS

Knoxville Chapter

11/8/95; 1/17/96; 4/17/96 Time & Location: TBA 1996 ANNUAL ELECTION MEETING 6/5/96 Time & Location: TBA

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Charleston Chapter

TENNESSEE Chattanooga Chapter

CAPT William O. Rentz, USN (Ret.) '55 270 Cedar Brook Lane Kingston, TN 37763-9317 H: 615-376-1468; W: 615-574-9864; F: 615-574-5086

The Knoxville area raonthly lunch bunch of USNA Alumni met at Ezra's in the Garden Plaza Hotel in Oak Ridge on Wednesday, 2 August 1995. We are still alternating each month between Oak Ridge on even raonths and the Holiday Inn Cedar Bluff in West Knoxville on odd months. In attendance were: Cecil Sirapson '44, Dave Zachry '44 (put in an appearance, but had other priorities). Bill Clark '48, Hal Glovier '54, Bdl Rentz '55, Jim Bibb '57, Brad Welles '58, Tom Baer '64, Leonard Blankner '65, Barry Willis '67, Mike Gouge '73, Mark Kohring '73, Bmce Bevard '76 (Knoxville area Blue & Gold Officer), Paul Mueller '76, and Randy Belles '79

TEXAS North Texas Chapter LT D.A. Jones, USN '88 5534 Monticello Avenue Dallas, TX 75206-6602 H: 214-823-5953

Thank You! Private support built a baseball clubhouse and dugout facility!

This was a good turn-out, particularly during the holiday raonths. If you haven't tried us, please do. The group intends to repeat this luncheon on the first Wednesday of every month and alternate locations, at the Holiday Inn at Cedar Bluff, right next to the Cedar Bluff exit on Interstate 40, on odd months, and at the Garden Plaza in Oak Ridge on even months.

SCHEDULE OF LUNCH MEETINGS: 9/6/95 10/4/95 11/1/95 12/6/95

Holiday Inn Cedar Bluff Garden Plaza Oak Ridge Holiday Inn Cedar Bluff Garden Plaza Oak Ridge

In addition, the group has decided to meet socially with spouses or significant others on the third Friday of every raonth at 6:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Cedar Bluff, for cocktails and buffet. We'll keep it up every month as long as there is interest. Note that this is a new day of the month. Join us for a grand time and a super group of folks.

Rudy Escher '78, has automated our mailing list for the area, specifically zip codes 377XX, 378XX, and 379XX. If you are in the area and not on our list, and want to join us, let Rudy or me know. We would be delighted to have you join the lunch or post-work crowd. Rudy has raailed out cards reminding us of the events and locations. Sorae of us need more reminding than others.

There appears to be enough interest and we have formed a Chapter. You'll be getting a card from Rudy, if you haven't already, asking for dues of $10.00 to cover mailing costs only. We will make sure all of our events are pay as you go so that dues for any other reasons won't be necessary. We are looking for ideas for events in the future. Bring thera to lunch with you.

Rudy Escher '78

Memphis Chapter CAPT Walter C. Nix, USN (Ret.) '54 3758 South Lakewood Dr Memphis, TN 38128-4311 H: 901-386-8258

Nashville Chapter CDR John F. Ohiinger, USN (Ret.) '69 880 Lakemont Drive Nashville, TN 37720 H: 615-370-1441

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North Texas Tri-Service Softball Champs Back Row; Doc Hemberger '73, Bill Gartett '75, Kent Densing (Dad of MIDN '99), and Val Smith '52 Front Row: Kyle Powell, Ed Powell '83, Rick Lottie '69, Jim Bethmann '77, Mike Huber '78, and Barry Wilcox '77 John Hamilton '68 did a tertific job arranging all of the festivities for the Navy-SMU football game in Dallas. Don Hackett '64, Doug Jones '88, and Ken Smith '72 worked with John and made the event a meraorable one for the alumni, their families and friends who were able to attend. It was great to see the South Texas contingent and old shipmates from other parts of the country. From the barbecue tailgate to the final good-byes in the parking lot after the game, it was a good Navy day.

The tailgate for the SMU game kicked off the North Texas Chapter's annual raerabership drive. Mike Huber '78 has identified 335 grads in the area with a pretty accurate listing of their phone numbers and occupations. Pretty accurate only because Mike keeps chasing a moving target. Through Mike's list and the calling tree we hope to keep the directory curtent and a useful document. One of the enticements for Chapter membership is a copy of the Directory with its interesting insight into the USNA leadership of the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

Don Hay '68 is playing a major role in artanging the Service Acaderay Golf Classic that will be held in Dallas on 30 and 31 October This will be a unique event. It is an NCAA sanctioned toumaraent between the golf teams of USNA, USMA, USAFA and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Besides the competition, alumni and guests will have the opportunity to play rounds of golf and attend other tournament functions. Of course, fun is the first goal, but with corporate sponsorships and a fee for participating, we are raising money for the golf prograras of the four service acaderaies. Howard Bacharach '69 and Bill Lavelle '55 are helping Don. Roger Staubach '65 is also assisting. Roger and Joe Bellino '61 are planning to play. The honorary co-chairraen of the event are raembers of any football coach's dream

team: Doc Blanchard, USMA '47; Glenn Davis, USMA '47; Pete Dawkins, USMA '59; Joe Bellino USNA '61; Roger Staubach, USNA '65; and Chad Hennings, USAFA '88. We are looking forward to hosting Coach Pat Owen and his Naval Acaderay golf team. Go Navy!

Mike Bickel '61

South Texas Chapter Roger E. Hopkins '62 PO Box 311007 New Braunfels, TX 78131-1473 H: 512-620-7748; W: 512-344-5581

Texas Gulf Coast Chapter CDR Peter Vanderlofske, USNR '68 1106 Glouchester Lane Houston, TX 77073 H: 713-443-1854; W: 713-690-9898 USNA SUPERINTENDENT COMES TO HOUSTON...

1 am pleased to report that Adm. Charles R. Larson is curtently scheduled to join us at our next monthly luncheon (8 September) at Brennan's Restaurant.

Adrairal Larson will address the local Parents' Club on the evening of 7 Septeraber and then he'll travel to Dallas for the festivities during the Navy-SMU football weekend.

NAVY-SMU FOOTBALL GAME (DALLAS, SEPT9TH)...

A group of us will be raaking the pilgrimage to Dallas â&#x20AC;&#x201D; hoping to see a victory over SMU in Navy's season-opening game.

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CHAPTER MEETINGS...

CHAPTER NEWS...

Marie and Jim Burdette '73 will be leaving HousChapter meetings are held on the first Friday of ton for Washington, DC, where Jim will resume his every month at Brennan's Restaurant (11:30 am reprivate law practice. Jim is curtently Director, World- freshments and noon to 1:00 pm lunch). Brennan's wide Patent Development for Compaq Coraputer (3300 Smith St.) offers a premiere luncheon (only Corporation. Of equal importance, he is also outgo- $15) at a downtown location that is easily accessible ing Vice President of the USNA Texas Gulf Coast to most Houstonians. Please join us!! Call Peter Chapter!! Jim will become a partner in the Wash- VanDeriofske '68 (713-690-9898) or Ed Klein '72 ington, DC office of Venable, Baetjer, Howard & (713-960-9551 ext. 222) for more information. Our Civiletti, a nationally recognized, full-service law next meetings are scheduled for 8 September, 6 Ocfirm headed up by Benjiraan Civiletti, Attomey Gen- tober, 3 November, and 1 December For other Chaperal under President Jimmy Carter '47. We wish ter information, call Peter or me, and we'll put you them the very best!!! on our mail/fax list!!

Several months ago. Major Ildefonso Pillot-Olive, Ed Klein '72 USMC, USNA '81 read this column and noticed the name of a long-lost shipmate, Steven Plaisance '81.

He wrote us and asked to forward his name to Steven. UTAH/IDAHO/MONTANA Of course, we were pleased to do so. Especially since Ildefonso said, "as a fellow Texan, the Gulf Coast Beehive Intermountain Chapter Chapter column brings a little bit of Texas into ray POC's: Mr. H. Keith Haines II & home." Ildefonso is assigned to Buenos Aires as the Mr. Michael Nichols Assistant Naval Attache.

1700 North Hickory Lane Provo, UT 84604 BUSINESS BREAKFASTS...

Several of our shipmates are merabers in The Acad- 801-373-5856 emy Association (a Houston-based business network group consisting of VIRGINL4 graduates from Annapolis, West Point, and the Air Force Academy). Our breakfast meetings are every Hampton Roads Chapter Tuesday moming (7:15 a.m.) at the Metropolitan CAPT Donald R. Trueblood, USN (Ret.) '49 Racquet Club. Visitors are always welcome!! If you're interested, please call Ed Klein '72 (713-960- 2504 Forehand Lane 9551 ext. 222) or Bart Jealous '65 (713-655-1440).

Virginia Beach, VA 23454-2744 H: 804-481-3657; W: 804-427-4131

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Chuck Stevens '73 Ethyl Corporation 330 South Fourth Street Richraond, VA 23219 H: 804-360-1804; W: 804-788-5167

WASHINGTON Puget Sound Chapter C. Lee Harshfield '53 2301 FairviewAveE#316 Seattle, WA 98102-3361 H: 206-329-2423

WASHINGTON, DC LtCol Donald L. Evans, USMC (Ret.) '61 5612 Marble Arch Way Alexandria, VA 22310-4036 H: 703-922-6369

WISCONSIN Winston C. Williams '46 13350 West Bluemond Rd #2 Elm Grove, WI 53122-2538 H: 414-782-6645; W: 414-782-9410

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Lawrence Binyon, 1914

BRALEY, WILLIAM WALKER '40 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 10 July 1995, Media, PA CLARK, ALTO BENJAIVIIN '38 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 16 July 1995, Sarasota, FL COULTER, HOWARD NIXON '21 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 09 December 1994 Los Altos Hills, CA DAVIS, ROBERT DEAN '52, 26 August 1995, Milwauke, WI DICKEY, WILLIAIVI JVIILLS CAPT, USN (RET.) '34, 21 April 1995, Palm Springs, CA DONOHUE, WILLIAM ALVA LCDR, USN (RET.) '42, 11 August 1995, Miami, FL DRESCHER, CARL GEORGE RADM, SC, USN (RET.) '33,09 August 1995, Lyon Mountain, NY DYER, NATHANIEL BROWN, JR. CDR, USN (RET.) '56, 27 July 1995, Portsmouth, VA

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F R E E M A N , C H A R L E S LAWRENCE CAPT, USN (RET.) '27, 21 August 1995, Coronado, CA FURTH, FREDERICK RAYMOND RADM, USN (RET.) '24, 16 August 1995, Southern Pines, NC HENDERSON, CHARLES MITCHELL CAPT, USN (RET.) '34, 06 August 1995, Seattle, WA MARIANO, GILBERT THOMAS, JR. '60, 06 August 1995, Upper St. Clair, PA MCFARLAND, ALAN ROBERTS '38, 19 August 1995, Gladwyne, PA POWELL, PETER GEORGE, JR. '31, 22 June 1995, Lexington, KY RICCI, ARNOLD ALBERT, JR. MAJ, USAF (RET.) '59, 06 August 1995, Phoenix, AZ

SIEGLAFF, WILLIAM BERNARD RADM, USN (RET.)'31, 16 August 1995, Urbana, VA SKIDMORE, JOHN GEORGE LT COL, USAF (RET.) '5L 20 August 1995 S M A L L W O O D , ROY C L I N T O N , JR. CAPT, USN (RET.) '40, 07 August 1995, Oklahoma City, OK

TWINING, ROBERT BARBER CAPT, USN (RET.) '16, 21 August 1995, St. David's, PA WALTS, CHARLES RICHARD LT, USN (RET.) '66, 03 August 1995, Tulsa, OK WEIS, GEORGE HENRY CAPT, USNR (RET.) '26, 23 August 1995, Westfield, NJ WISE, ROBERT EMANUEL '50,06 August 1995, Sun City, AZ WRIGHT, ROBERT SIMS CDR, USN (RET.) '44, 12 July 1995, Portsmouth, VA

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FRANCIS JOSEPH JOHNSON '29 RADM Francis J. Johnson, USN (Ret.) passed away in San Francisco on 22 June 1995, at the age of 88. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Margarett Woodmff Johnson of San Francisco; a son, Richard W. Johnson of Palo Alto, CA; a daughter, Margarett Worth Furey, of Gunnison, CO; and three grandchildren.

Admiral Johnson was born in Uvalde, TX. He attended the U. S. Naval Academy after being appointed

by Vice President John Nance Garner, following two years of study at Texas A & M University. He graduated from the Academy in 1929.

His 30-year Navy career included duty in China and command of the AKA CHARA, the Destroyer CALLAHAN and the Naval ROTC unit at the University of Texas.

Adrairal Johnson retired in San Francisco, CA, where he enjoyed playing golf regularly at the Presidio Golf Club and served for a tirae as Harbor Master at the San Francisco Municipal Marina. He was also an avid gardener His wife continues to reside at the Sequoias Retirement Community in San Francisco.

At his request, no funeral services were held and his body was donated to the University of Califomia Medical Center for research.

Richard W. Johnson '59

CHRISTIAN LEVIN ENGLEMAN '30 Christian L. Engleman of Washougal, WA, passed away on 20 July 1995. He was born 3 April 1906 in Vancouver, a son of Christian Engleman and Olivia Levin Engleman. Chris was a pioneer in amateur radio and at age 16 entered the U.S. Coast Guard as a wireless operator He went on to become a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Class of 1930.

His early Navy career was highlighted by nuraerous sea duty assignments including coraraand of the desttoyer USS SEMMES. In the mid-1930's the Navy recognized Chris's exceptional technical aptitude and vision. He retumed to school completing a two-year engineering program at the Naval Academy Postgraduate School in 1938; and in 1939 he received his Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from Harvard University. Chris was later on the front lines in the development of military communication systems, radar, sonar, and the U.S. nuclear program.

While on duty in the Mariana Islands during World War II, he reached the rank of Captain. Furthering his education, he attended the Atomic Weapons School in White Sands, New Mexico, in 1947, and in 1952 he graduated from the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program. Chris was a Registered Professional Engineer and founder of the Professional Group on Military Electronics of the Institute of Radio Engineers (IRE). Upon retiring from the Navy he retumed to the world of private endeavor where his entrepreneurial spirit would soar. He was happiest when founding or acquiring a company and subsequentiy striving to raake a success out of the venture.

He worked hard â&#x20AC;&#x201D; often from early morning until well past midnight. During these years, Chris created employment for untold numbers of people.

He gave his wisdom to all who came to him seeking advice in matters of business. For 40 years after his Naval career, Chris dedicated his life to fostering and nourishing the concept of private enterprise â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the economic stmcture upon which this country was founded and continues to flourish today.

Chris is survived by his widow Nancy Earle Engleman; three sons. Christian, Mark and Eric; two daughters, Virginia Kuhn and Katherine Olivia Engleman; two grandchildren, Christiana and Daniel Kuhn; and a brother, Frank Madison Engleman of Buellton, CA. A Requiem Eucharist was celebrated on Monday, 24 July at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Vancouver,

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with Father Edward Rankin officiating. Interment was held on 2 August at Ariington National Cemetery in Virginia. Rear Adrairal Robert Craighill, an ordained minister and a Naval Academy graduate. Class of 1930, officiated and full railitary honors were rendered. Remerabrances can be raade to The Salvation Army, Vancouver, Washington.

CHARLES HAROLD HAYES '30 Lt Gen C.H. "Fog" Hayes, USMC (Ret.) died in San Diego, CA on 3 April 1995, following a long illness and complications from a fall. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery on 31 May 1995.

Fog was born at San Marcial, NM on 18 Septeraber 1906, graduated from high school in Albuquerque, NM and attended Colorado A & M College for a year before entering the Naval Academy in 1926. He graduated from the Academy in June 1930, as a Second Lieutenant, USMC, completing the Marine Officer Basic School in June 1931. Thereafter, he served at Quantico, aboard WYOMING and ARKANSAS and with the Electoral Mission in Nicaragua.

In 1934 he joined the Marine detachment on LEXINGTON, after which he entered flight training at Pensacola, receiving his designation as a naval aviator in April 1936.

He served in San Diego based aircraft squadrons from 1936 to 1941. Just prior to Pearl Harbor, he was assigned to VMF 251, later based at Espiritu Canto and Guadalcanal, and ultimately became Assistant Operations Officer of the First Marine Air Wing.

Following a short Stateside tour, Hayes returned to the Pacific on the staff of Commander, Third Amphibious Corps. After participating in the planning and execution of the Green Island, Erairau, Leyte, Luzon and Palau operations, he served with the initial occupation forces in Japan.

He then retumed to Cherry Point, where he served until 1948 when he attended the Senior Course at the Naval War College. Upon completion of the course he was assigned as Liaison to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations.

In Korea, 1952-1953, he was Operations Officer, First Marine Air Wing, then Deputy Chief of Staff, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific. Thereafter he became Commanding Officer, MCAS, Kaneohe.

He was promoted to Brigadier General in October 1955, becoming Marine Corps Liaison Officer to the Vice Chief of Naval Operations. After serving on the Cordiner Advisory Committee on Professional and Technical Compensation in Washington, General Hayes assumed command of the First Marine Air Wing in Japan in 1957. Upon completion of that tour, he became Commanding General of the Third Marine Air Wing at El Toro.

He was promoted to Major General in June 1959.

In 1960 he became Deputy Comraander, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, serving there until September 1961. He then retumed to Headquarters, Marine Corps as Deputy Chief of Staff.

In April 1963 he was promoted to Lieutenant General as Assistant Commandant. He retired on 30 June 1965, settiing in San Diego, CA, where he lived until his death.

His awards included the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with Combat V and Gold Star and the Navy Commendation Ribbon.

General Hayes was predeceased by his first wife, Elizabeth Snell Hayes, whom he raartied in 1933 and who died in 1940, and by his second wife, Olive de Spain Hayes, whom he married in 1942 and who died in the 1980's. He left no immediate survivors.

CAPT J.A. Moreno, USN (Ret.) '30

FREDERICK H. WAHLIG '33 CAPT Frederick Henry Wahlig, USN, (Ret.), 84, of the 6100 block of Eastwood Tertace, died 12 March 1995, in a Norfolk hospital.

Captain Wahlig was a native of Shelton, Connecticut and was the son of the late Alexander and Marie Flynn Wahlig. He was a Roman Catholic.

Captain Wahlig was a 1933 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and first comraanded MACKEREL,

then coramanded GROUPER during World War II. He comraanded LSD RON II based in Norfolk and retired from the Navy in 1963 as the Commanding Officer of the Norfolk Naval Station. Following his distinguished Navy career, he became an executive with the Tidewater Constmction Corapany and more recently was the administrator of the Chrysler Museum for nine years during it's early planning of the new museum.

He was a member of the Retired Officers Association; a former raember of the Kiwanis Club of Norfolk; a former board member of the Fleet Reserve Association; and an honorary member of the Boys Club of Norfolk, Norfolk Yacht and Country Club and New York Yacht Club.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Nancy Land Wahlig of Norfolk; his children, Lee W. Ossen and her husband, Howard of Virginia Beach and Frederick H. Wahlig Jr. and his wife, Nancy of San Diego, CA; a brother, James Wahlig of Long Island, NY; and two grandchildren, William F. Rountree III and Eraraa Kathleen Wahlig.

A Joyful Mass of the Resurtection service was celebrated in Our Lady of Victory Chapel of Naval Station Norfolk. Partial creraains were buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Norfolk; the remainder were buried at sea on 20 April 1995, from guided missile cmiser SAN JACINTO. Meraorial contributions may be made to the Boys Club of Norfolk or the Union Mission.

CHARLES MITCHELL HENDERSON '34 CAPT Charles M. Henderson, USN (Ret.) died on 6 August in Hospice Northwest Hospital, Seattle, WA, after a long bout with cancer A private family service was held in Seattle and his ashes were scattered at sea frora a U. S. Navy subraarine.

After graduation from the Naval Acaderay Captain Henderson served three years in Raleigh, then went to Subraarine School and was serving in SCULPIN in Manila Bay on 7 December 1941. During the war he made eleven war patrols in SCULPIN, CABRILLA and commanding BLUEFISH, earning a Navy Cross, Silver Star and three Bronze Stars, as well as a Letter of Commendation. At war's end he was serving as Submarine Liaison Officer with the Army Air Corps on Okinawa.

During and after Worid War II Chariie served on the staffs of COMSUBPAC, COMSUBRONFOUR and COMSUBLANT; was a seamanship instmctor at the Naval Academy and a student at the Naval War College; comraanded SUBDIV 41, SUBBASE Pearl Harbor and the tender FULTON. He retired frora active duty in Febmary 1961.

Captain Henderson then joined Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. as a weapons systera planner, settiing with wife and faraily in Saratoga, CA, where he did

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occasional garden work for Noreen, but spent most of his spare time on tiie golf course. He retired from Lockheed in 1971 and moved to Pebble Beach, CA to enjoy retired life. After Noreen died in 1986 Charlie martied Eileen Cleary of Seattle and moved up there, where he becarae an avid raember of the Sands Point Golf Club and a noted a chef Captain Henderson is survived by his wife Eileen at 3045 24tii Avenue West, Seattie, WA 98199; son Charles Jr '65 of Ariington, VA; daughter Parol of Aptos, CA; and grandsons Charies III of Washington, DC and Lawrence of Boca Raton, FL.

THOMAS APPLEBY BALDWIN '35 LCDR Thoraas A. Baldwin, USN (Ret.) died on 25 May 1995 in a nursing horae in Santa Fe, NM, after an extended illness.

Tom was bom on 3 August 1913 in Indianapolis, IN. He attended Mount Union High School in Pennsylvania before entering the Naval Academy and graduating with the Class of 1935. He was active in football and crew during all four years.

Upon graduating, he was assigned to NEVADA ( B B 36) with the Pacific Fleet, homeported in Long Beach, CA, until January 1938. He was then ordered to duty in J. FRED TALBOTT ( D D - 1 5 6 ) operating in the Atlan-

tic and Caribbean, where he served until March 1941.

The SoMERS (DD-381) was his next duty station, patrolling die South Atlantic for German blockade mnners and escorting convoys to Brazil until Deceraber 1943. He retumed to the East Coast of the U.S. in early 1944 aboard CINCINNATI (CL-6) and was retired on 1 August 1944 for physical disability.

Tora's civilian career included ownership of the B.F. Goodrich franchise in Chandler, AZ frora 1945 to 1960, when he and his faraily raoved to El Cajon, CA, where he was a teacher at Granite Hills High School for a year. He then became the Field Representative for Social Security Administtation along the West Coast, mainly in Califomia, frora 1962 to 1982.

He is survived by his daughter Victoria "Vicki" Baldwin, Box 8970, Santa Fe, NM 87504; sons Thomas A. Jr of Los Angeles and Anthony J. "Tony" of Minneapolis; three sisters, Mary Krepela of Chandler and Anne and Martha of Pennsylvania; seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. His wife. Nan, died on 3 January 1994. One of his grandsons, LT Justin B. Baldwin, USN graduated from the Academy with the Class of 1984.

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GEORGE LISSANT CONKEY '35 CAPT George L. Conkey, USN (Ret.) died on 2 August 1995 in Los Angeles, CA. George was bom on 12 March 1913 in Kansas City, MO. He attended Western High School and George Washington University, both in Washington, DC, before entering the Naval Academy in 1931 and graduating with the Class of 1935.

He first served for a year in MARYLAND in the Pacific, and then in TRACY ( D D - 2 1 4 ) , which was reclassified D M - 1 9 in June 1937, operating out of Pearl Harbor In Febmary 1939 he was assigned to TRENTON (CL-ll) as Navigator and Assistant Gunnery Officer, from the Pacific, to the Atlantic, to the Meditertanean, and to the westem coast of South America, until October 1943. He was Prospective Commanding Officer of EUGENE E. ELMORE ( D E - 6 8 6 ) when it was launched

in Quincy MA, in Deceraber 1943 and CO when it was commissioned in Febmary 1944. While assigned to the anti-submarine group at Block Island, he was credited with detecting and sinking the German submarine U-549 in late May, and was awarded the Navy Cross. Detached in October 1944, he was assigned to the Naval Academy in Noveraber 1944 as a Navigation Instmctor until January 1947. From Febmary to

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July 1947, he was a student at tiie Armed Forces Staff College before taking coraraand, in September 1947, of ROGERS ( D D R - 8 7 6 ) in the Pacific, including a special Mission to Amoy, China in 1949. Detached in December 1949, he became Executive Officer of NROTC at the University of Southern Califomia, so serving until 1952.

His next tour of sea duty was as the Executive Officer of HELENA ( C A - 7 5 ) from May 1952 to Febmary 1954, including combat service in the Korean Theater, during which he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V". He was then assigned as Division Commander of DESTROYER DIVISION 132, serving until July 1955. Duty in the Bureau of Personnel then kept him occupied as a Division Director and later as Assistant Chief for Records, until July 1958 when he was assigned for a year as CO of TALLADEGA ( A P A - 2 0 8 ) , operating in the Pacific. In

August 1959 he became Squadron Comraander of DESTROYER SQUADRON 19. George was next assigned as a student at the National War College in Washington until July 1961 when he reported to the Office of the Secretary of Defense for duty in International Security Affairs. His final tour of active duty was as CO of the Navy Marine Corps Reserve Training Center at Los Angeles from January 1964 to July 1965 when he retired, remaining in the Los Angeles area.

His civilian career began as a program manager at Westem Gear Corporation, then continued at ITT Gilfillian and at Lockheed Califomia Corapany, before finally settling down at the Chief Administrative Office of Los Angeles County in 1971. He retired from there in 1979 and started a third career as a Management Consultant. He belonged to Wilshire Rotary, the American Legion and the Navy League.

George is survived by his wife Hazel at 4595 Wilshire Blvd, Apt 301, Los Angeles, CA 90010; his children: Jaraes, Carolie, Mary, George, Patrick, John, Susan, and Elaine; and 12 grandchildren.

JOSEPH CARL RENGEL '37 Joseph C. Rengel died in Pittsburgh, PA on 2 July 1995. He suffered frora emphysema, having required oxygen to supplement his breathing for some years.

Death was attributed to heart failure Bom in Piqua, OH on 21 July 1913, Rengel graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1937.

Eye qualification problems prevented his serving on graduation, so he entered civilian life.

Finding employment with Westinghouse Electric, he joined the Pennsylvania National Guard, 176th Field Artillery along with Naval Academy classmates Ade Rich and John Simpson, who were also with Westinghouse. As World War II approached, Westinghouse decided it needed him more than did the military and not only got him out of the Guard, but blocked any attempt to retum him to the Navy.

Initially employed in marine sales, he moved on to being the first project manager for the prototype propulsion system for tiie FORRESTAL carriers. Success here led to becoming manager of the Westinghouse Shippingport Atomic Power Plant, the first full scale demonstration nuclear electric utility power plant in the United States. This assignment led to his being in the raiddle of the nuclear utility development picture and recognition by Westinghouse in 1958 by awarding to him of the Order of Merit, an award reserved for those who do outstanding work.

In 1959 he was ttansferted to Commercial Nuclear Work and became General Manager of that Division in 1964. He was elected Vice President in 1969 and retired in 1978. While he did not becorae a technical expert, he was a superb manager He selected, trained and raotivated his team. As Executive Vice President for Nuclear Energy Systems, he was in charge of all

of Westinghouse's commercial atomic activities and led the corporation to the position of undisputed world leader in atomic power He was responsible for conttacts for over forty percent of all the atomic power plants in the world.

He was a charter meraber and fellow of the American Nuclear Society, member of the American Standards Association, and served as Director and Vice Chairman of the Atomic Industrial Fomm.

He was active in community activities, being a member and President of his town council. Director and Vice Chairman of the Forbes Health System (formed by the joining of two hospitals and the building of a third). President of the PTA, Director of the Oakmont Country Club, President of the Memorial Nature Preserve in Shelby, MI, Director and Finance Chairman of the Little Point Sable Association, and deacon and elder of his church.

In November of 1938 he married Betty Martin.

They produced five children who begat twelve grandchildren, who have had seven great grandchildren.

In retirement they maintained three homes, summering on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, wintering in Highland Beach, Florida and spending spring and autumn in Pittsburgh.

His ashes were placed in the soil of their summer home on the shore of Lake Michigan.

TOM JAMES GARY '39 Tora J. Gary was killed on 9 August 1995 in an automobile accident at Money, Mississippi. A funeral service was held for his remains on 11 August atSaint John's Methodist Church in Greenwood, MS. He was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Greenwood.

Bom 17 October 1915 in Mississippi Tom was appointed to the U.S. Naval Acaderay frora that state and graduated with the Class of 1959. On graduation he was assigned to the battleship ARIZONA and was detached frora her a few weeks before Pearl Harbor He corapleted flight training in 1942 and was qualified as a naval aviator, but failed his cartier quals and was assigned to the battleship NEVADA, which covered the U.S. landings in Attn in the Aleutians. He then commissioned the light cruiser BILOXI, which became part of the fast cartier task forces in the Westem Pacific, earning ten battle stars for his Asiatic-Pacific campaign ribbon.

His ship was hit by a kamikaze plane and by a Japanese shell from coastal defenses during her operations.

He put the BILOXI out of commission in 1946 in

Bremerton, Washington. For his wartime actions while serving on the BILOXI as ship's navigator, Gary eamed the Bronze Star He resigned in 1946 as a Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy and returned to his home in Greenwood, MS, where he took over his family's farming interests. He finally tumed over the farming operations at his plantation to his son and fully retired to travel and work on community projects.

Tom is survived by his two children, Sally Holder of Gulfport and Tom J. Gary J r of Greenwood; his wife Shel died in the sarae autoraobile accident in which he was killed.

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HAROLD CHASE LANK '39 CDR Harold C. 'ig'- t"' -1 Lank, USN (Ret.) died of a stroke on 4 June 1995 at a convalescent home in San Diego. A raeraorial service was held for his ashes on 12 June at Fort Rosecrans National Ceraetery, after which his ashes were inured in the Columbarium there.

Born on 8 April 1916 in Wilmington, Delaware, he was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy from that state and graduated with the Class of 1939. Upon graduation he reported to the light cmiser BROOKL'W and was made the Assistant Navigator He served throughout the war in BROOKLYN and in 1946, as CO, he put her out of comraission. During the war he participated in "high speed" convoy crossings of the North Atlantic and took part in the invasion of North Africa at Fedhala and in the naval battle which followed at Casablanca. In 1944 he participated in the amphibious assault of Sicily at Licata, Anzio, and Southem France at Cannes, along with many shore bombardments along the Italian and French coasts. For his wartime actions he was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation and the Meritorious Unit Commendation. In 1946 he was ordered to the Naval Acaderay as an instmctor in the Electrical Engineering Departraent. In 1949 he was assigned to the hospital ship CONSTELLATION as her Executive Officer In 1950 his ship handled casualties of the Inchon and Wonsan landings in the Korean War. In December 1950 he joined Task Force 77 as Chief of Staff for COMDESRON FIVE. In April 1951 he took coraraand of the destroyer GREGORY, reactivated from the Reserve Fleet at the Naval Basin in San Diego. He tiien retumed to TASK FORCE 77 for die Wonsan Harbor patrol during the winter of 1951-52, firing 6,501 rounds of 5" into enemy installations bordering the port. For these actions he was awarded the Bronze Star. In March 1952 he reported to the Fleet Training Group San Diego as Inspection officer and later as Operations Training Officer He retiredfromthe Navy on 1 September 1955.

After leaving the Service he spent two years getting his Secondary Teaching Credentials at San Diego State College and also obtained a Mathematics fellowship at Stanford University, from which he received a Masters Degree in Mathematics. After teachingraatheraaticsfor fifteen years he again retired.

Harold is survived by his widow Mary Louise Lank of 3611 Pluraosa Drive, San Diego, CA, 92106, and two daughters, Louise Sandra Bramble and Judith Carolyn Boyer JOHN FRANCIS RILEY '45 CAPT John F Riley, USN (Ret.) died on 29 July 1995 in the University of Washington Hospital, Seattle, following a su-oke suffered at his summer home on Whidbey Island. A Celebration of Life was held on the beach at Mutiny Bay on 11 August 1995 and further services where held 25 August at the NAS North Island Chapel in Coronado, followed by a Celebration of Life at the Coronado Yacht Club with Taps played by his granddaughter on the bugle.

Jack was born on 5 June 1922 in Everett, WA. He received a Senatorial appointraent to the Naval Academy and was graduated with the Class of 1945, a meraber of the Third Company, on 7 June 1945. At the Acaderay he participated in battalion football and track and was a meraber of the Newman Club.

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Following graduation he served on the destroyers UHLMAN and BOLE in the Pacific at the conclusion of

WWII. In 1947 he graduated from Subraarine School and was assigned to a variety of submarine billets on the subraarines CHIVO and ANGLER and as Coraraand-

ing Officer ofths RATONfrom1955 to 1957. His shore tours were with OP 61 in the Office of the CNO in Washington and First Lieutenant of the Subraarine Base in Pearl Harbor in 1960. He commanded SUBMARINE DfVISION 12 in 1962 and served as Intelligence Officer of COMSEVENTHFLT Staff in 1963.

His last active duty assignment was as Commanding Officer of the Amphibious Base in Coronado, from where he retired on 1 July 1974.

A longtime raember of the Alumni Association, Jack was employed by the City of San Diego in the Transportation Systems. After his second retireraent, the family spent the summers at Whidbey Island, WA with a fishing boat and the winters in Coronado with a 41 foot Dickerson ketch. Jack is survived by his Shipmate of 49 years, the former Joann O'Brien of Seattle; his children, Randelle Davis of Grant's Pass, OR, John Michael of St. John's, Virgin Islands, Renee Mauhar of Coronado and Brien Patrick of Santa Cmz, CA; and four grandchildren. Memorials in his name may be made to St. Hubert's Parish Outreach, 815 Saratoga Road, Langley WA 98260.

RAYMOND JAMES GEAR '46 Aside from his family, Wichitan R. James Gear had three great loves: God, work and golf Over the years, he found ways to blend them all.

He used the organizational talents he honed as an oil executive to coordinate tournaments and Bible groups, brought inspirational Christian golfers to town, and raade lifelong fiiends in the process. Mr Gear, 71, died on 19 May 1995 of cancer His faraily lived in a series of Kansas towns when he was young, but he called Hutchinson his horaetown. He grew up in the oil business, and after graduatingfrorathe U.S. Naval Acaderay and serving overseas in the mid-1940's, he became an engineering ttainee for Gulf Oil Co. His career was interrupted when he was recalled to active duty during the Korean War. After his discharge, he eamed a Master's degree in geology from then-Wichita University and worked for a variety of companies, rounding out his knowledge of the oil industry. He founded his own Wichitabased business. Gear Pettoleum in 1973, and later joined partners in Wichita's PeQ-oleura Property Services, Inc., which he served as President.

But friends say Mr Gear was known for much more than his work. Marvin Martin, a Wichita lawyer, had known Mr. Gear for more than 25 years through their Bible studies.

"Jim was Roman Catholic, and I understand that he went to Mass every morning," Martin said. "But he was very ecumenical in his studies."

For years, Mr Gear had been very active in the annual Wichita Leadership Prayer Breakfasts. He was too ill to attend this year's breakfast, which was held 10 May In 1981 Mr Gear and his longtime friend Wayne Foster helped found Wichita's Golf Fellowship, "a group of men whose first love is Jesus Christ, and whose first recreational love is golf," Foster said.

"Members are linked together by coramon love for Christ and the game."

The organization has served as a model for similar groups around the world, Foster said, due in great part to Mr Gear's exceptional devotion, leadership and organizational skills.

Elbie McNeil, a longtirae friend and golfing buddy of Mr Gear's accompanied him to nuraerous golf courses, including ones in Aspen and Hawaii. The get-

aways often involved several couples, but Mr. Foster attended to all the details.

"He just loved doing it," McNeil said. "He was a great organizer and leader."

McNeil was also witness to Mr. Gear's "definite concem for the welfare of his fellow raan... He would pray daily for those who were sick or friends who had concems."

His concem was also evident in his volunteer activities; Mr. Gear was a past President of the St. Joseph Medical Center Board of Directors and served on the Heartspring Board.

But what was really striking about Mr. Gear, said Martin, "was his abihty and desire to love all of God's people without regard to denomination."

Foster said that "Jim was firraly convinced that we as believers need to corae togetherfroraall faiths."

In 1980, Mr. Gear helped found an interdenominational Bible study group for men because he believed that faith would help them better shoulder their responsibilities to their families, their churches and society. A second group was established on the west side in 1990.

"There are givers and takers" said Foster "Jim was far and away a better giver than he was a taker."

Mr Gear is survived by his wife, Gini; daughters Nancy Campbell of Las Vegas and Trish Higgins of Wichita; a brother, George, and a sister, Mary Ann Zoller, both of Denver; and four grandchildren. Memorials have been established with Hospice of Wichita, St. Joseph Medical Center Foundation and Kansas Geological Foundation.

A rosary was said on 22 May and the funeral was held on 23 May, both at Church of the Magdalen, Kellogg and Woodlawn.

WILLIAM F. SHEEHAN, JR. '52 CDR William Francis Sheehan, Jr. USN (Ret.), 67, of the 4300 block of Thoroughgood Drive, died 22 May 1995 in his home.

Commander Sheehan was bom in Dorchester, Massachusetts. He retiredfromthe U.S. Navy in 1979 after 33 years. He was a Roman Catholic. He was a 1952 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Naval War College of Newport, RI, and was a veteran of Korea and Vietnam, where he received the Bronze Star. He was preceded in deatii by granddaughter, Taylor Nicole Tarainaro.

Survivors include wife, Avonne Aus Sheehan; two daughters, Ann Marie McCormick of Kenner, LA, and Deborah Tarainaro of Virginia Beach; one sister, Helen M. Sheehan of Attieboro, MA; one brother, Gerald Sheehan of Chula Yista, CA; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services were private. Memorials may be made to the Alumni Association, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 21402.

DAVID MAYNARD STEMBEL JR. '55 CAPT David M. Stembel Jr, USN (Ret.), a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, died of complications from Crohn's disease 10 July 1995 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland.

After graduation from the United States Naval Acaderay in 1955, he attended MFT, eaming a Master of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering and a Naval Engineer's degree. He was a raember of Tau Beta Pi and Sigma Xi honorary engineering societies.

Dave was a plank owner in FORRESTAL (CVA-59) and served as Engineer Officer aboard DEWEY (DLG14), on Staff SERVICE FORCE SKTH FLEET in Naples, Italy and as Engineer Officer aboard AMERICA (CVA-66), where he and his crew eamed her the Big Red E with two hash marks. After nine years of sea duty in the first fifteen years of our marriage this ED

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(!) went on to serve in various capacities at NAVSEA including Combatant Ship Logistic Manager for all cruisers, desttoyers and frigates. Before his retireraent in 1985, he was tiie Project Manager for five years for the Ohver Hazard Peny Class Guided Missile Frigates. He delivered 40 ships to die United States Navy and four to the Royal Austtalian Navy. This was the largest peacetime surface combatant acquisition program since WWII, and the largest number of ships ever delivered by a single project manager - most of diem ahead of schedule and under cost.

To say that Dave retued reluctantiy is a massive understatement. I diink he'd have worked for free if the Navy would have let him, but by then the Crohn's was diagnosed and retireraent inevitable. In 1985 he joined the firm of System Planning Corporation. His inability to do any job with less than 100% effort ensuredtiiathe became a valuable member of the organization. For all of Dave's professional life he was known to be fiercely loyal to and caring of the people he worked for, those he worked with and those who worked for him.

Dave was an avid gardener; our yard is eloquent testament to years of hard work creating an exttaordinary space. He loved the opera with a passion and in recent years he was a docent in The Washington Opera's new education program. For ten years, while our kids were there, he was The Voice of Montgomery Blair High School, announcing all football and basketball games and swim raeets. Dave and I were always a team. He was as intensely proud of rae as I was of him - and of our children: David III, an architect in Philadelphia, John William, a coraputer specialist in Atianta, Georgia, and Wendy Spencer, a Special Education teacher in Silver Spring. He was a doting grandfather to David's Calder and Wendy's Meagan and John.

Judy Stembel NATHANIEL BROWN DYER, JR. '56 Commander Nathaniel B. "Skip" Dyer died of pancreatic cancer at NRMC Portsmouth, Virginia on 27 July 1995 and was buried at Arlington National Ceraetery.

Bom in New Jersey on 18 January 1934, Skip descended from a long line of New England ships' captains. He went directiy to flight training from the Naval Academy, then flew the F4D-1 "Skyray" off INTREPID (CVA-1 1) and the F4B "Phantom," where as

Aviation Safety Officer, he received the CNO Safety Award.

Deploying to Southeast Asia in KITTY HAWK (CV63) during 1966-1967, Skipflew96 combat missions in the F4B. After serving as Aircraft Handling Officer in FORRESTAL (CV-59), and on COMNAVAIRLANT staff. Skip joined Fighter Squadron 41 frora August 1972 to August 1974, and Executive Officer and then Commanding Officer, corapleting two Med. deployments in F. D. ROOSEVELT (CVA-42). For the Class twenty-fifth yearbook. Skip rated this fighter squadron command as his Navy career highlight.

After attending Naval War College 1974-1975, Skip had tours on COMCARGRU 4 Staff in Norf'olk, and as Assistant for Aviation, COMNAVSEASYSCOM prior to retiring from the Navy in August 1980. He then worked as a Senior Operations Research Analyst with Systems Exploration, Inc. for four years, providing technical support to CINCLANT and CINCLANTFLT in U.S. and NATO inter-operability programs.

Following his retirementfroraconsulting work for Systems Exploration, Inc., Skip pursued raany personal interests frora his horae in Virginia Beach, among them being gardening, guns and coin collecting. He followed politics and government closely, using his skills as a writer to craft thoughtful letters to his elected representatives. He also contributed time

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andfinancialsupport to a local housing charity called "Vets' House.'"

He is survived by his wife Ann, whom he married at die USNA Chapel on 9 June 1956, a daughter Susan, and son Billy.

DONALD MORTON PAGE '57 Donald M. Page, 62, of Mission, Kansas, passed away 6 May 1995 of pancreatic cancer Memorial services were held Memorial Day weekend. His cremated remains were buried at the Masonic Cemetery, Excelsior Springs, Missouri. The faraily requested no flowers, but suggested that memorial conttibutions be raade to cancer research.

Donald was bom 16 November 1932 at Crescent Lake, Excelsior Springs, MO, to Wyatt Moses Page and Hazel Celia Apt Page. He graduated frora Excelsior Springs High School in 1951, and received his higher education at the U.S. Naval Acaderay in Annapolis, MD; the University of Califomia at Berkeley; Baylor University, Waco, TX; and Southwestem Baptist Theological Serainary, Ft. Worth, TX. Don was active in the S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. and achieved 12th place in intemational standing with his quartet, The Kippers, from Kansas City and St. Joseph. A rainister, his last full tirae pastorate was in Butler, MO. Don owned and operated the Land of Ahhhs spa and sauna store in Overland Park, KS, until 1983, when he began working at the U.S. Post Office of Shawnee Mission. He was a member of the Church and of the Masonic Lodge of Excelsior Springs, and the Scottish Rite of Kansas City.

Survivors include his father, Wyatt M. Page, Mission, KS; a brother, Frank D. Page, Englewood, FL; three children, Don M. Page of Lago Vista, TX, Patrice E. Wright of Albany, OR, and Dan W. Page of Beaverton, OR; and six grandchildren.

progress as a young officer through his days with the patrol craft. Some were fortunate enough to participate in his wedding to Liz, wherein she became a meraber of the '58 family. The postgraduate ttaining year at NPGS, Monterey, CA, gave others in the Class the chance to visit with Carlito and his growing faraily, and to leam of his continuing progress as a Naval officer We followed his assignments with the customs organization and his promotions, and were delighted when he was selected as the Commandant of the Coast Guard. It carae as no surprise that he becarae the Flag Officer in Command of the Philippine Navy, serving his President and country with distinction in that position, and in the process adding to the reputation of his Naval Academy class. Visiting classmates in Manila would occasionally get in a golf game with hira, but the deraands of his job were such that it was not until he was retired that he was able to join his USNA classraates in Annapolis at their 35th reunion. Old friendships were still intact for this successful officer, and many sea stories were re-lived that weekend.

Even in retirement, his accomplishments were a source of pride to the Class. His executive positions were enviable, and his continued service to the President in an advisory capacity was much admired.

Friends had been looking forward to having Carlito and Liz at the 40th Reunion, but now will have to revere his memory.

The USNA Class of 1958 joins with die PMA Class of 1957 in extending condolences to all the members of the Cunanan family, and particularly to Liz, Carl, Richard, and Kathy on the loss of this fine raan, father, patriot. Naval Officer, and classraate.

GILBERT THOMAS MARIANO, JR. '60 Gilbert T. Mariano died 6 August 1995 at home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, of a heart attack. Bom 4 May CARLITO YLLANO CUNANAN '58 1937 in Humraelstown, PA, The USNA Class of 1958 was shocked and deeply Tora entered the Naval saddened to leam of the passing of our classmate, Acaderay with the Class of Carlito. His departure has taken from us a highly re1960 following a year of spected and fondly reraerabered Classraeraber,known preparatory school at Wyofor his academic and athletic accomplishments as a raing Seminary in Wilkes Midshipman and admired for his phenomenal Naval Barte, PA. career in the service of the Govemment of die Philippines.

While at the Naval Acaderay, Tora was inAs a Plebe at Annapolis, Maryland, in the sumraer of 1954, Carlito taught the members of his USNA volved with many sports, including quarterback for class many of the techniques he had leamed as a mera- the 150 lb football team. His love of athletics and desire to win never waned. He was a friend toraanyand ber oftiiePhilippine Military Acaderay Class of 1957 during his fust Plebe year at Baguio. Thanks to his well liked by all. He was a leader on and off the field.

Following graduation, Tora entered flight trainexperience, many of us were shown how to avoid raistakes that would bring upper-class wrath upon our ing, receiving his wings in 1961. He was assigned to heads. He also taught us a great deal about the de- VP-8 at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, where he raands of service, leaving horae for long periods of became Plane Coramander in P3V anti-subraarine airtirae, going into a new and culturally different envi- craft. ronment, and adjusting to an expected high level of Tora left the Naval Service in 1965 when he joined performance. the Washington, DC sales office of the Trane ComThe USNA Brigade Boxing team was where pany as a sales engineer, under the direction of Mr Carlito sharpened his boxing skills, and he became Louis J. Boland, USNA Class of 1948. He was promoted to Sales Manager of the Baltimore Sales OfBrigade champion in his weight class. Merabers of his corapany dreaded having to get into the ring with fice in 1970 and to Office Manager of the Pittsburgh hira during required boxing classes, but he was al- Sales Office in 1982. ways easy on us, to our gratitude. Academically, he Tom is survived by his wife, Judith Quigg Mariano was araatiieraaticalwizard, which carried hira tiirough of Pittsburgh; children Michael Mariano, Jill Wheeler, all tiie engineering courses with enviable grades. On Gilbert Mariano III, and Leigh Sistek; and seven leaves and liberty, he would visit with various raem- grandchildren, all of Baltimore, MD. bers of the Class in their homes, joining in vigorously At the time of his death, Tom was Acting Secrein alltiiefun things that young men tiy when off duty tary of die Rotary Club of Pittsburgh, Acting ChairAs the only exchange student frora the Philippines in man of the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Guild our class, he was known to everyone, and it was an for the Blind, and owner and CEO of three Rivers equally great and sad day when we graduated and had Trane Service Companies, as well as manager of the to separate to go to our various service careers.

Trane Commercial Sales Office. He was also a raemMany raerabers of the Class visited Carlito in ber of the Chartiers Country Club.

Manila during his service years, watching hira

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Tax deductible contributions to the Tom Mariano scholarship fund are encouraged. Donations should be made to: G. Thomas Mariano, Jr. Meraorial Scholarship Fund U. S. Naval Academy Foundation, Inc. 25 Maryland Avenue Annapolis, MD 21401 The fund will support academic training for outstanding candidates who wish to attend the Naval Academy, but who need additional academic training and/ or maturity beyond what most public high schools offer before beginning the rigors of USNA. DAVID MICHAEL LOHR '68 David Lohr died 21 July 1995 at Arlington Hospital in Arlington, VA, from complications associated with pancreatic cancer Memorial services were held on 4 August 1995 at Fort Myer Chapel, followed by full military honors and interraent at Arlington National Cemetery. John Cartwright '68 gave the eulogy. The Honorary Pallbearers included: BGen "Terry" Tertance Murtay, USMC '68; Col "Nick" Nicholas Pratt, USMC '70; "Mac" Malcomb Ogilvie '68; Tom Spears '68; Charlie Dittmar '68; and Tom Carnahan '71. A bagpiper played "Amazing Grace" and "The Mull of Kintyre" at the graveside ceremony in recognition of David's raerabership in and heritage frora the McCloud (also known as McLeod, Mcleod and McAleer) Clan of Harris of the Isle of Skye, Scotiand. Many of David's classmates, who had been in attendance at his funeral, had an opportunity to visit with one another while a Celtic harpist played some of David's favorite music from the islands of Scotiand and Ireland at the reception held in his honor at the Fort Myer Officers' Club after the interment.

David entered the Naval Acaderay after graduating in 1964 frora Bullis Preparatory School of Potomac, Maryland, where he was the co-captain of the football teara with Terry Murtay '68. David lettered in both football and lacrosse at Bullis. That carried over into his career at the Naval Academy where he was first string and lettered in both football and lacrosse. However, they did not take a higher position with David than his active participation in the Officers' Christian Fellowship and the Christian Athletes' Association. Many did not know that David had declined an earlier appointment to the Naval Academy, which he had received in 1963, because he wanted to have sorae tirae as a sailor and spent a year in the Naval Reserve. He was proud of his enlisted tirae and felt that experience to have been of great value to him, both personally and professionally. Additionally, it gave him time to gain more strength and weight for football while he had the opportunity to take raore math courses. He then reapplied, received another appointment to the Naval Acaderay in 1964 and followed the steps of his father, Benjamin Lohr '43, into the Academy. During David's Naval Academy days, he was selected to be an exchange midshipman to the Coast Guard Academy and greatly enjoyed working as part of the crew during a deployment on the tall-masted sailing vessel. EAGLE. David's area of academic focus at the Academy was Physics and after one of his tours at HQMC, he studied at the Naval Postgraduate School, where he gained both an undergraduate degree and a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, all of which assisted in providing a foundation for contributions David made while

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working on "Special Projects" for die Joint Chiefs of Staff throughout his professional career Having previously served a tour in Vietnam as a sailor, David chose the career option of becoming a U. S. Marine Corps Infantry Officer upon graduation from the Acaderay. After the Basic School, David went to Vietnam, where he was both a platoon commander and a company coramander for the 1 st Marines. When he had served in Vietnara for a year, David took a few weeks to rest back at home in the United States and then decided to return to Vietnara to do an extended tour there. At one point, he had been in coraraand of the 1 st Platoon of the 1 st Battalion of the 1 st Marines in Vietnara, and he found that to be soraewhat "poetic." That was followed by a variety of other challenging coraraand and staff positions throughout the Corps. Notable araong those assignments that David most highly valued, after his time in Vietnam, were tours of duty such as: Officer Candidate School; Amphibious Warfare School; Coraraand of Headquarters Corapany, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines; Combat Cargo School; Combat Cargo Officer on NEW ORLEANS; Enlisted Assignments at Headquarters Marine Corps; and Headquarters Company, Henderson Hall. David "changed uniforms" the day he retired from the Marine Corps and began a career immediately in research and Development with Bell Laboratories in Holradale, NJ. Later, David was pursued by the Saudi Arabian Govemment to work with Mawaird, a Saudi Arabian corporation, on special technical projects. David returned frora Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and accepted a position with BETAC Corporation in Alexandria, VA. Early in David's career he raet a young Lieutenant Barbara L. Bianton, U. S. Marine Corps. She was the only female lacrosse player he had everraet.That did not overshadow that he was also impressed by the fact that Barbara was also a Christian who had been a debutante in Atlanta, Georgia; owned and operated her own lucrative art studio on Peachttee Street in the Buckland area of Atianta, Georgia; worked for the Govemor and Lieutenant Govemor of the State of Florida designing promotional material; and who had earned an undergraduate degree in fine arts, as well as aan MBA. They imraediately discovered that they were very closely raatched in their beliefs, as well as very rauch in love, and after a six month engagement they were married in the Chapel at the Naval Academy. Charlie Dittmar '68 ran the sword arch for David and Barbara. David wanted Women Marine Corps Officers to be in the sword arch in honor of his "lady" and after the Chaplain's Office gave permission, history was made as the then swordless women officers stood at attention between male officers with swords in the sword arch. The wedding took place on 19 October 1974. The honeyraoon was on Nantucket Island, MA. David took great delight and pride in the fact that Barbara had been raeritoriously augraented into the Regular Marine Corps at Headquarters Marine Corps in June of 1974, in a cereraony perforraed by BGen Ashley, USMC, which David attended, and that she was a Captain and a Major selectee.

Then a very special event took place on 27 Noveraber 1976, in San Diego, CA, which was the birth of Miss Kimberly Claire Lohr, who became the raost precious jewel in the eyes of her parents. Kiraberly's recent graduation from the Hockaday School in Dallas, TX was a momentous occasion for the Lohr family and David went to great lengths to ensure that he was able to present for it, in spite of the rapidly advancing physical challenges.

Those of you who knew David knew that he was a man of very special qualities. He never failed to deflect any glory directed toward himself onto others because he loved to see them shine in the limelight.

He seemed to always be much more interested in the lives of others than of hiraself Modest, humble and highly unselfish, he was a man of relatively few words.

but when he did speak, his words were well chosen, very meaningful and everyone tmly seemed to listen to them. David was gifted with a striking physical frame, yet his greatest sttength was his faith. Beyond his wife and daughter, David's priraary focus was directed toward his spiritual life and sharing his faith with others. He tmly spoke of and genuinely lived a Christian life. He did not push his thoughts or ideas on anyone, but if soraeone sought his advice or counsel, he would be most happy to provide it, whether that be in a room of Bancroft Hall, the Basic School, a foxhole in Vietnara, an office, or his home. David worshipped and served the Lord and an untold nuraber of us benefited from that service. Someone once said, "the service is the rent you pay for the space you occupy on earth."

David offered not only great service to his country, but even greater service to his fellow man. During his valiant battie against the cancer devouring his body, David neither complained, nor lamented about his circumstances, and instead sought to corafort and reassure those close to him. David had been initially admitted to Bethesda Naval Hospital on 1 April 1995.

The next day he feU blessed to find that he shared his roora with a newly admitted gentleraan, CAPT Williara V. Pratt, USN (Ret.) '33. He was also a distant cousin of David's and his son, Nick Pratt '70, was a friend of David's. Nick'sraotherand father gave great, loving reassurance to David and his family during what was to becorae the greatest crisis they were ever to face. On 4 April 1995 David and B arbara were given the tertible news of the diagnosis of terminal cancer.

Four days later David underwent exploratory surgery.

David's wife was informed that he had only day's to live and was told, by the Chief Resident Surgeon of Bethesda, to fly their daughter frora Dallas, TX imraediately to be by her father's side, in anticipation of the worst. David began the raost difficult battie he was to have on earth, which was to overcome the cancer long enough to make it to his daughter's graduation on 3 June 1995, and with the determination he had always displayed in life, which was to focus upon meeting the goal. It was an extremely happy day for hira as he watched the daughter he treasured graduate in her long white dress and white broad-brimmed hat.

Then there seemed to be a "relay race,"in which David's classmates took it upon themselves to give comfort and assistance to David and his wife and daughter David felt the hand of the Lord moving in his life more than he ever had before as not only the Class of '68, but raany others demonstrated the quality of the product the Naval Academy produces. Never had David been raore proud of the Class of '68 than as they, one by one, wrote letters to, called, visited, prayed with, and nurtured his wife and daughter It was Barbara's hope that she could keep David out of pain and corafortable in a home environment, but on 20 July 1995 David went into respiratory disttess and had to be moved to Arlington Hospital where he left this life the next day. He died as he had lived, with firm and unswerving faith in the tme meaning of life, and a quiet, confident belief in the final destiny that each of us shall encounter David's wife and daughter may be reached by writing to them at their permanent address: 301 North Hartison Street, Princeton, NJ 08540.

Col Mac Ogilvie, USMC (Ret.) '68, BGen Terry Murray, USMC '68 and Mrs. David M. Lohr

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So get in on the inside gouge. Join the ranks of those who support the efforts of the USNA Alumni Association in every way they can. Request your U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Visa card—the only card that lives up to the Academy's 150-year tradition of excellence.

Call 1-800-847-7378 Please mention priority code NQVX when you call

tNo annual fee. The current Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for cash advances and purchases: 6.9% through your first twelve statement closing dates, commencing the month after your account is opened; the APR may vary thereafter and will be applied to both new and outstanding cash advance and purchase balances, the current indexed APR for cash advances and purchases is 16 1 %. which may vary. Transaction fee for bank and ATM cash advances: 2% of each cash advance (S2 miramum, S25 ma.ximum). Transaction fee for Premium Access Checks' or Prelerred Access Checks' cash advances 1% of each cash advance ($2 minimum SIO ma.Mmum) Transaction fee for the purchase of wire transfers, money orders, bets, lottery tickets, and casino gaming chips: 2% of each purchase ($2 mimmum, 125 maximum), MBNA Amcnca,* Premium Access Checks, and Preterred Access Checks are lederally registered serxice marks of MBNA Amcnca Bank, NA, Visa IS a federally registered service mark of Visa U,S,A, Inc. used pursuant to license ©1995 MBNA Amenca Bank. NA, '^° M71-95

U. S. Naval AcaHpmy flrandfather Clock

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e take great pride in offering the United States Naval Academy Grandfather Clock. This beautifully designed commemorative clock symbolizes the image of excellence, tradition, and history we have established at the United States Naval Academy.

Recognized the world over for expert craftsmanship, the master clockmakers of Ridgeway have created this extraordinary clock..

Special attention is given to the brass lyre pendulum which depicts the Academy Seal in deeply etched bas relief; a striking enhancement to an already magnificent clock. Indeed, the clock makes a classic statement of quality about the owner.

Each cabinet is handmade of the finest hardwoods and veneers in a process that requires over 700 separate steps and the towering clock measures an imposing 83"H x 23"W x 13"D. Finished in brilliant Windsor Cherry, the clock is also enriched with one of the most advanced West German timing mechanisms. Exceptionally accurate, such movements are found only in the world's finest clocks.

Enchanting Westminster chimes peal every quarter hour and gong on the hour.

If you prefer, the clock will operate in a silent mode with equal accuracy.

Beveled glass in the locking pendulum door and the glass dial door and sides add to the clock's timeless and handsome design.

You are invited to take advantage of a convenient monthly payment plan with no downpayment or finance charges.

Reservations may be placed by using the order form. Credit card orders may be placed by dialing toll free 1-800-346-2884. The original issue price is $899.00. Include $82.00 for insured shipping and freight charges.

Satisfaction is guaranteed or you may retum your clock within fifteen days for exchange or refund. "Whether selected for your personal use or as an expressive, distinctive gift, the United States Naval Academy Grandfather Clock is certain to become an heirloom, cherished for generations.

'"RESERVAWFORF"ACTDEMY™ .United States Naval Academy Grandfather Please accept my order for Clock(s) @ $899.00 each.

(Qua„„v) (Include $82.00 per clock for insured shipping and freight charges).

I wish to pay for my clock(s) as follows: By a single remittance of $ made payable to U.S. Naval Academy Grandfather Clock, which I enclose.

By charging the full amount of $

to my credit card indicated below.

By charging my credit card monthly @ $89.90 for a period of ten (10) months.

Freight charges will be added to the first payment. I understand there is no downpayment and no finance charges. r-| gjgggji r n gs

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Exp. Full Account Number: *0n shipments to North Carolina only, add 6% sales tax.

Signature Telephone ( (Necessary for Delivery) Mail orders to: U.S. Naval Academy Grandfather Clock, 7o P.O. Box 3345, Wilson, NC 27895.

Purchaser's Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Credit Card purchasers may call toll free 1-800-346-2884.

All callers should request Operator 771 USN. NOTE: All orders telephoned or postmarked prior to December 5 will be guaranteed Christmas delivery. Installment orders subject to credit approval.

Symbolizing a tradition of excellence.

83"H X 23"W X 13"D