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Volume 59, No. 2

March 1996

FEATURES President's Call Accreditation Team Issues Its Report 1946 & Alumni Association Welcome 1996 Looking at the Midshipmen Leaders in 1996 Reunion West '96 August 2-5 USS HOUSTON (CA-30)â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Pride of the Asiatic Fleet

by Captain Carter B. Conlin, USN (Ret.) The KuTTABUL Tragedy

by Captain G. W. Kittredge, USN (Ret.) '40 "Fire the Gun, Toot the Whistie, and All That Jazz Captain Charles D. Mcintosh, USNR (Ret.) '51 Naval Academy Class of 1996 Career Assignments Rear Admiral Steve Chadwick '62 Named 1996 Annual Fund Chairman

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DEPARTMENTS The Mail Boat 5 1996 Travel Schedule 9 Officers and Trustees 9 SACC Company Registration Form 10 All Hands 11 Advertisers' Index 18 On the Horizon...

18 Alumni Association Staff and Assistance 22

An Ocean Away A Few Inches From the Yard Brigade Activities Navy Academics Navy Sports Gift List and Order Form Class News Chapter News Last Call Classifieds

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COVER As we move into the next 150 years we look at the future of the Navy, our Midshipmen.

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President's Call Shipmate As we enter our second 150 years I want to talk with you conceming your direct link to National Headquarters here in Annapolis. That link, of course, is Shipmate, which comes to you ten times a year.

Shipmate, like so many things in life, has a different meaning or purpose for each Alumnus, friend and family member. One of the primary purposes, most alumni will agree, is for Classmates to stay in contact with their Class through their Class columns. And, judging by what many of our alums say, when asked what in Shipmate do they look at first, they look to see who in our long Blue and Green Line has passed on: for whom has the "Last Call" sounded.

I'd like to point out some of the maybe not so obvious purposes we publish Shipmate, and also that we publish ten times a year, when most of the other college and university alumni magazines in the country are quarterlies, or, at most, bi-monthly in their publishing cycles. Shipmate, I'll state up front, is one of the most important links you receive to our alumni heritage. I strongly encourage you to read it in-depth, not only in order to stay informed regarding your Class activities and those in "Last Call", but to apprise you of the important issues affecting your Academy and your Alumni Association, in its quest to fulfill our missionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to serve and support our Nation, the Navy and the Naval Academy.

When I came aboard as the Association's President and CEO, I determined that an ideal vehicle suitable to keep our alumni abreast of current affairs and issues would be our President's, Chairman's, or Superintendent's Call published in each issue. Timely dissemination of information provides you facts so you can not only be better informed, but can provide support as you see fit, to help influence the course of events, be it counsel to the Academy or the Association, or reaction to legislation at the federal level. We will continue to use the "Call" to address issues and promulgate currently useful information.

Our intent with Shipmate is to use it as the "Voice" of your Association. In that mode we are able to inform you of the current policies and events occurring inside the Yard, and those "outside" that affect the well-being of our alma mater. Along that line, Shipmate will begin, with this issue, more Superintendent's articles. Admiral Larson knows

that Shipmate is the one consistent way he can communicate with all members of the Association. He has indicated he will address a variety of policies, programs and Academy activities over the course of each year and I certainly urge you to not miss his article each month.

Another central theme we want to cover with our "voice" is our rich heritage and tradition. Here we intend to continue publishing articles that are of historical interest in the preservation of our revered heritage.

We're mindful that there are many "lessons learned" out there we should not ignore!

And we want to know what's on your mind. The monthly features and "Mail Boat" section provide a forum for your opinions. We know many of you have strongly held ideas and beliefs conceming the Naval Academy and our young midshipmen. Shipmate will continue to provide our members the opportunity to air those beliefs and counsel.

Turning to a subject that has current interest, on several occasions over my near two years tenure, I have received comments asking why, or stating, "the Association has seemingly become more 'revenue oriented'" than in past years. My reply has been, as you may know if you follow Shipmate, we were operating in the red close to 500k at the end of Fiscal Year '94, and the demands for private support of USNA were, and still are increasing, with our Reduction in Force (RIF) and the advent of each annual federal budget cycle. It was our charge to overcome the Association deficit, which we have accomplished, I'm pleased to report (thanks in large part to increased alumni giving), and to continue providing financial assistance to USNA to maintain what Admiral Larson calls the Academy's "margin of excellence." I'll leave this subject with two observations: (1) I am hopeful, that, with the "increased coverage" over the past year of the Association's and the Academy's needs, the current and future Annual Fund Drives will show increased participation from the disappointing giving rate of the recent past (19% of our members contribute); and, (2) our other alumni service and support programs; e.g., Chapter and Class support and the Career Transition Program, continue to show marked increase in interest and participation. An informed constituency, we're convinced, will take supportive action!

As your President I want to provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions concerning the Association and the Academy, and to encourage your participation as a full partner in your Association. With that I urge you to encourage Classmates, or other alumni friends, who are not current members in the Association, to join, and be an important cog in the wheel that supports, defends, and preserves our heritage.

As we move out of the Winter months, we have made plans for our Spring events, and the ending of another "eternal cycle," the graduation of the next class of Navy and Marine Corps officers, who will lead us into the 21st century. We look forward to seeing many of you over the coming year back in Crabtown; drop in at Alumni House and say hi, so we can personally welcome you "back home!"

1996 Class Officers meet with Admiral Griffiths, President of Class of 1946, Mrs. Griffiths, Captain Ron Brandquist, President and CEO, USNA Alumni Association, and the Hankins' '46

R. Brandquist President and CEO Shipmate, March 1996

U.S. N AVAL ACADEMY 150Y EARS IN ANNAPOLIS Following the grand sweep of the Navy's and the nation's history, the tapestry of the Naval Academy's 150 years is splendidly woven together with a vast collection of sepiatoned photographs and the dazzle of contemporary film footage. Beginning with the Academy's founding in October 1845—Commander Freinklin Buchanan at the helm of this seven-meum facility—this documentary spans a century and a half of war and peace.

The Naval Academy is a forge that helped shape some of the nation's most revered heroes: Nimitz, Halsey and Burke. This is a living history of young men and women who spent "four years together by the Bay . . where the Severn meets the tide," where they're challenged morally, mentally and physically in an effort to prepare them to serve the nation when it called them to peril on the sea, as it has so many times since 1845.

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Accreditation Team Issues Its Report Admiral Charles R. Larson, USN, Superintendent In the April 1995 issue of Shipmate, Dean Shapiro provided the background and status of the Naval Academy's reaccreditation review.

The Middle States evaluation team has completed its visit, and I would like to update you on this process, which is of such vital importance to the institution and its future.

The Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association is one of the organizations responsible for accreditation certification of colleges and schools in six regions throughout the nation every 10 years. The process demands a thorough review of all aspects of a school's operations and support programs.

This process was very interesting for me, since I also went through the one in 1985, which was a very different environment. In 1985 we had had two years of generous budgets. The Secretary of the Navy had given us $10 million for academic excellence. We had a lot of resources and lot of special things we could do. The 1995 visit came at a time of downsizing and budget reductions, so it was interesting to watch the evolution of the process under very different conditions.

As we were during my first tour, we are exceptionally fortunate to have such outstanding talent and experience among our faculty, who are at the heart of our entire program. With my experience of the first visit and the recommendations generated then, I can attest to the value of the process through the recommendations we have implemented since the 1985 accreditation. For example, one of the recommendations of the evaluation team in 1985 was for the Superintendent to serve an extended term of office to provide for continuity of leadership. Although I did not foresee the eventual outcome of the recommendation at the time, I certainly agreed with it, and feel privileged to have returned as Superintendent for a four-year period.

Other recommendations of the 1985 evaluation have also been carried out to improve our program. In 1985 the evaluation team believed that the physical science major did not measure up to Naval Academy standards of quality, did not serve the Navy nor the graduates well, and recommended that it be eliminated.

I approved this recommendation in 1986 and reformed the departmental assets into the new

major of general science, which is much more challenging to the midshipmen and worthwhile as an academic major.

For the most recent self-study and accreditation process, which began about two years ago, we had the good fortune of the leadership and wisdom provided by the Chair of the SelfStudy Committee, Professor Fred M. Fetrow of the English Department. In the early stages, he benefited from the good advice provided by Professor John W. Yarbro, Language Studies Department, who had guided the process for several decades.

Professor Fetrow assembled a most capable team with two Vice Chairs, Associate Professor Mary DeCredico of the History Department and Professor Pat Moran of Mechanical Engineering. They assembled a strong Steering Committee with the following members: • LCDR Erica Biron, USN, Performance Officer, Bancroft Hall; • LCDR Alan G. Kaufman, JAGC, USN, Leadership, Ethics and Law Department; • Professor Roger D. Little, Economics Department; and • Professor Peter A. McCoy, Mathematics Department.

Additionally, 10 study groups were formed to focus on different aspects of the Academy's operations, including curriculum and support functions. Ultimately more than 100 faculty and staff members served on these important committees. Each study group investigated its assigned subject area and then drafted an initial report of findings, concerns, and recommendations. These drafts were reviewed by the steering committee, the Academic Dean and Provost and by me.

Each study group's report went through several editions, going through the sjune scrub each time. These drafts were shared with the entire Naval Academy through E-mail, soliciting inputs from all hands. Comments were received and incorporated in the final product. The process took about a year and a half. By late summer the final draft was carefully reviewed, printed, then mailed to members of the evaluation team for their study prior to visiting Annapolis.

The evaluation team assembled by Middle States was chaired by Dr. Richard C.

Richardson, Jr., Professor of Educational Leadership at Arizona State University. He was assisted by nine other experienced and distinguished faculty members from colleges across the country. The team arrived on Sunday, 19 November, and completed their review by noon on Wednesday, 22 November. A complication arose during the few days just prior to the evaluation team's visit when, in the absence of appropriated funds. Department of Defense civilians, including all of our civilian faculty members, were placed on furlough. Despite this complication, final arrangements were completed on time and funding was restored to permit the visit to proceed on schedule. The evaluation team met with faculty members, the Board of Visitors members, the Superintendent, and midshipmen representing all classes. The team members reviewed large stacks of material and reports, ate lunch with midshipmen in King Hall, and met repeatedly with various groups of faculty members. Dr. Richardson prepared a final report of the team's findings, which has been submitted to the Commission on Higher Education for review. A final deci-

Professor Fred Fetrow Continued on page 43 Shipmate, March 1996

The Mail Boat Burkeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;A Square-Rigger Sailor Shipmate: In June 1988 I was privileged to accompany Admiral Arleigh Burke to a luncheon at Decatur House on Lafayette Square. During the long drive back to his residence in Fairfax we chatted about various things and I mentioned my new-found interest in the sailing Navy and the complexity of going to sea in square-riggers. Whereupon he stated that he himself had had such an experience.

The CONSTITUTION was rebuilt and fully rigged in 1932 and scheduled for an extensive cruise to the West Coast. Officer detailers in the Bureau of Navigation, as it was then called, feverishly combed their files for someone to take command who was qualified in sail. Burke was serving at that time as Exec, of a pre-WWI vintage cargo ship whose skipper was an old time salt, an ex-Reservist with papers in both sail and steam. When ordered to take over the CONSTITUTION he declared that his voice was no longer robust enough to give the orders for handling a large square-rigged ship. He insisted that Burke (whom we all remember for his powerful command voice) be assigned to relay his orders to the crew.

And so it occurred that they got underway from Boston and spent several weeks training a crew that knew not the difference between buntline and bowline. By the time they arrived in New York they were handling the ship with confidence. The skipper would tell Burke what to say and he would roar out the commands from a station at the mizzen shrouds.

He was detached on arrival in Norfolk and went on to more important, if not more interesting, duties. This adventure was told with that fine-tuned sparkle of humor and enthusiasm that we all remember.

Jim Alexander '42

The Caisson for Arleigh Burke's Funeral Shipmate: When Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz died in February 1966 his body was carried in the funeral procession on a large, black, horsedrawn caisson, presumably provided by the Army from the Presidio. Within a few days the Director of Naval History, RAdm. Ernest ("Judge") Eller, arranged for that caisson (without horses) to be sent to the Navy Memorial Museum in Washington, where I was the Director, for permanent display. It was a great exhibit but of limited general interest and it took a lot of space on the floor so, after about a year, I suggested to Admiral Eller that it would serve a better purpose at Arlington Cemetery for the funeral processions of distinguished Naval officers. That was done and "the Nimitz caisson" was so used for some years.

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"The Nimitz caisson" transporting Admiral Burke to USNA Cemetery with the men of ARLEIGH BURKE "manning the rails" as he passesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;photo by George W. Martin '55

At Admiral Burke's funeral I thought the caisson looked familiar, found out that it had come down from Arlington for the occasion, and inquired whether it was, in fact, "the Nimitz caisson." The word came back "Yes and no."

At present there are only two such caissons on hand in Arlington and, in recent years, their maintenance has required a lot of replacement parts and occasional cannibalization. Consequentiy there is no longer the original "Nimitz caisson" but one still incorporating some of the original parts and used for Naval ceremonies.

At least the Nimitz tradition still carries on.

Roy C. Smith III '34

Words of Wisdom from Admiral Burke Shipmate: One day during Plebe year, my roommate Larry Stovall '84, met an older gentleman outside the entrance to Mitscher Hall. Larry had been going through a particularly rough week and the weight of the world seemed to show on his face.

Noticing this, the gentieman asked Larry what was bothering him when Larry let loose a tirade. "Same old Academy B.S." he started.

"The Firsties are on you for this, the teachers want you to do that...there's just no way to satisfy everyone. There's not enough time!"

With a twinkle in his eye, the gentieman said that things hadn't changed much since he was a midshipman. Then with a friendly smile, he told Larry "Don't let the bastards get you down."

They both had a good laugh and Larry felt a lot better. He commented that it must take that kind of attitude to get through the academy. The gentleman said that attitude would be of value long after graduation.

Just then, a lieutenant walked out of Mitcher Hall and approached Larry's new companion.

"We are ready for you inside. Admiral Burke."

While my roommate stood in shock, he saw a sheepish grin on that distinguished face as Admiral Arleigh Burke said farewell.

Mike Collins '84

Secretary of the Navy Appointments Shipmate: I enjoyed the article by Captain Vinock and appreciate his and Captain Shine's attempting to tie down the details of the appointments by SecNav over the years. I have a couple of details and minor corrections to throw in.

He stated that "Since 1930 there has been only one NAPC or NAPS." Strictiy speaking, I suspect he is right but I would like to point out that it didn't really seem that way to those of us who attended NAPS and later entered with the Class of '50.

Sometime early during WWII the Navy took over some property in northern Maryland which became Naval Training Center, Bainbridge. Included on the property was Tome School, an old private school for boys. Subsequentiy NAPS was located at Bainbridge and the main school building at the former Tome School was used for classes. I understand it had a capacity of about 700. Of course, the students lived in regular barracks and I understand they marched back and forth.

I happened to be a PFC in the Marine Corps Reserve on duty at Marine Corps Air Depot, Miramar. This was not what is now NAS, Miramar. That station was then called Kearney Mesa NAS. We were located about 3 miles north of there on the west side of U.S. 395 and

the depot was just a center for processing aviation marines going overseas and returning. After the war ended and upon the urging of our squadron adjutant I applied to attend NAPS. People were getting out on points and going home. It appeared that my time might be up in the Summer or Fall of '46. It was rather hard to get any leave then, but the Marine Corps was trying to get people to enlist in the regulars and the deal was that if you re-upped you got a bonus and a nice long leave. Being young and foolish and rather at loose ends, I shipped over for two years on the day after Christmas 1945.

This entitled me to a gigantic $250 bonus (to a PFC who was grossing $54 a month this was big dough) and 60 days shipping-over furlough.

I got home to Kansas City before the new year and about six weeks into my furlough I received orders to report to NAPS, but it was not at Bainbridge. I reported to the NTC, Camp Peary, Virginia, just outside Williamsburg.

This, too, had been a full-blown training center with A schools. The base had originally been cut out of the piney woods by and for the Seabees, but they had gone on to bigger and better things. There was a Marine detachment runiung a retraining command for general court martial prisoners. It was quite a large group. I spent one night there after reporting in, and then was transferred over to NAPS. Also on the base were some German POWs who did quite a bit of the housekeeping chores, including running the laundry. They left after we had been there a few weeks.

I reported in about the last day of February '46 and there were just about 20 or 30 more who came in later than I did. There were eventually about 700 of us at Camp Peary. I understand we were the overflow who could not be accommodated at Bainbridge, because of the space limitations at Tome School. Strictly speakin,g there may have been only one NAPS that year, but there were certainly two locations.

We lived in tarpaper 40-man barracks, each of which had 2 pot-bellied stoves. In March there was a late cold snap, and we were supposed to pick up coal from the pile outside the head near the barracks, but there was no coal for a few days and we ended up cutting up furniture and empty barracks in an attempt to keep warm. Coal was also used to heat water in the heads, each of which served four barracks. At least it was supposed to be so used. Seems hardly anyone ever got around to stoking up the furnace in the head. If we saw smoke coming out of one of the head chimneys everyone who could would go over to that head for a hot shower. That didn't seem to happen very often, so we took a lot of cold showers. Since we got liberty only every other weekend from noon Saturday to Sunday evening, cold showers were probably a good idea.

There was littie to do but go to class, study if you felt like it, and play a little touch football. We were really bored. I recall that after we did get coal, and had fires in the pot-bellied stoves, one the favorite pastimes was to stick the poker in the stove til it got good and hot, then chase one of the other guys around the barracks till the poker got cold. Then it was his

turn to heat the poker and become the chaser.

Did I say we were bored?

Classes were conducted in a central building by young reserve ensigns and jaygees who were waiting to accumulate enough points to get out. The classes reviewed the high school subjects most of us had taken, but if a guy hadn't had chemistry or physics or some advanced math, he was in for a tough time. I had the most difficulty with chemistry, never one of my favorites, and English lit, which seemed to consist of memorizing the names of books and authors.

We took the exams about the second week of April, and a few days later we all went home for 10-day leaves. Shortly after our return we all got onto a train and were taken to Bainbridge where we moved into the barracks with the NAPS students already on scene. There being no classes, the size of Tome School was no longer a factor. About the end of May we got the word on our test scores and the rest is history.

At the end of the article are listed the Medal of Honors winners and those who ranked #1 in their classes. I'm sure these are just typos but Baldomero Lopez graduated in 1947, class of 48 A, the last of the 3-year classes. He and two other First Classmen shared a room on the 3rd deck of the 4th wing. We were 6th Batt but lived in the 4th wing because the 6th wing was being gutted and remodeled that year. One of his roommates was Wayne French, my First Classmen, and the three of them had about 5 or 6 of us Plebes in the 22nd company (24 total at the time) because the Plebe class had '48A outnumbered. Lopes, as he was called, was trying hard to get into the Marine Corps, though he had been a sailor as an enlisted man. His primary concern was his eyes (as I recall they had to be 18/20 to qualify for the Corps) and he was attempting to strengthen them with exercises, and he used to go out in town and buy whole sacks of raw carrots, which he consumed for the vitamin A. He had eye charts posted on every bulkhead in his room as exercise aids.

Unfortunately he died during the Inchon landing, the first Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor for the Korean police action. (I can't call it a war. After all. Congress never declared it so, no matter how many people died.)

Robert Rawson, 1950, is listed as the #1 man in our class. Of course it is referring to Bob Monroe. Bob, now everyone knows your middle name.

Again, I applaud the author's efforts. I hope you and he will accept these few more details on the subject and I look forward to seeing the data as published in the Register ofAlumni, [ed. note: The list can be read in the Special Collections section of Nimitz Library...Nancy] George Van '50

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Ethics and Generation X Shipmate: Robert Vogel's letter to Mail Boat in November '95 (pg. 23) in response to Midshipman Smith's article, "A Few Inches fi-om the Yard" in March '95, on this subject certainly raises a most serious issue. Mr. Vogel states "...ethics cannot be taught to young adults because they have already formulated their standards before reaching USNA." If this is so, then we must agree that honor and ethics education at the Academy is a waste of time, because we cannot hope to make improvements or build on what new midshipmen bring to the Academy. However, the job of the Naval Academy is to take the best youth in the country that it can get, and to provide the necessary education and experiences so that as graduates they will be qualified officers, into whom the ideals of the Naval profession have been thoroughly instilled.

The Academy has limited choices. It must recruit from the society in which we live. Each generation is faced with its own problems, with its own social contrasts. Perhaps the 1990s provide a greater challenge in inculcating midshipmen with high standards of ethics, honor, and discipline. However, earlier generations did not equivocate and say that they could not properly select and train the youth of their day into becoming high-quality military officers.

If this society is so bankrupt that we cannot hope to obtain youth with acceptable levels of ethics, and cannot hope to further educate these youth to higher standards, we must admit that our country is really in trouble.

Mr. Vogel's statement is one that we seem to hear over and over again—that the young men and women at the Service Academies reflect the society from which they are drawn, and that today it is too much to expect that they can be held to the same honor standards to which those of us, who attended the Academies during earlier times, were held.

I don't think we should accept such excuses.

I believe that recent problems with honor and ethics at the Naval Academy have started during Plebe summer and Plebe year, and have continued throughout the four years, because we have discarded a rigorous Plebe indoctrination program, and then afterwards, high discipliucuy standards for all midshipmen. Those who can meet these standards should be graduated and commissioned—those who cannot should be weeded out, earlier the better.

The importance of the transition from civilian youngster to midshipman, and then to military officer cannot be overestimated. The question seems straight forward: do we want the honor and ethics of our officer corps to be just a reflection of the general society, or do we want it to meet a higher ethical standard—one that reflects the full trust and confidence of our Nation, both in peacetime and in wartime?

David A. Smith '57

Thank You! Your support built Alumni Hall!

Shipmate, March 1996

"...New Commitment to Winning..."

Shipmate received the copy of the following letter addressed to Coach Chariie Weatherbie: Now that the sting of this year's disappointing loss to Army has eased somewhat, hopefully, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you, your staff, and your players for a WINNING season. While some might argue that a 5-6 record does not represent success for a football team, I became convinced watching the team's performance this year that a new commitment to winning was thriving in Annapolis.

Pregame routines, team preparation, defensive schemes, and on-field performance all showed definite improvement in 1995. It was apparent from the way the players carried themselves before, during, and after the games that they were focused, motivated, and PREPARED TO WIN. It wasn't a case of "hoping they COULD win" â&#x20AC;&#x201D; but a matter of "knowing they SHOULD win." What a difference!

While some first-year coaches to college football programs are tempted to establish highprofile, arbitrary goals (such as "We will win X games!"), you have chosen instead to create an environment which will breed success. In doing so, the frustration of any loss is turned into more than a lesson learnedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it becomes a challenge to achieving continuous improvement. Players and coaches share the same vision of achievement and work together to become a better TEAM. I'm confident time will tell that the path you have chosen will lead to a WINNING TRADITION for Navy football, once again.

I attended two Navy games this year which is two more than I had attended in the last 10 years. I plan to be at all of the home games next year to witness Navy football's rise to excellence. Keep up the great work COACH! GO NAVY! Daniel E. Phillips '75

Support for Proposal in "Secretary of the Navy Appointments: A Report" Shipmate: "Secretary of the Navy Appointments: A Report", December 1995, (Captain Eli Vinock, USN (Ret.) '38) was of considerable interest to me, as I was in the Regular Army about eight months before becoming a student at NAPS in Newport.

In early 1950 I became concerned about the risk of war with USSR, and enlisted 2 M a y About four months thereafter I was selected as principal candidate by Representative Wm. Reid, 5th District, Texas, and ultimately I was detached from Camp Chaffee for temporary duty at Ft. Adams, to attend NAPS. I believe that assignment to NAPS was one of the best incidents of good fortune to come my way. T h e Ensigns who conducted the courses deserve "well done" for their skill in preparing me to pass the entrance examinations!

At NAPS I was assigned in a mixed company. Sailors constitute about three-fourths of the unit, roughly 50/50 USN and USNR. Three USA, one USAR, about six USAF and about

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two dozen USMC constituted the remainder of the company. This information relates to the recommendation made by Captain Vinock. (I don't recall any USMCR.) The Captain proposes that over time attendance at NAPS become restricted to persons who have served a significant amount of active duty time. Based on my experience with NAPS students, and my classmates at USNA, I concur. I knew a few political candidates who enlisted just to be able to attend NAPS. In most cases, the candidates, competitive or political, who had served on active duty for at least three months in either shipboard or a line unit had a better grasp of the implications of their USNA experience for the future of the Navy, as well as their own, compared to the expectations of those who did not have the grounding provided by genuine active duty.

I propose a minimum of three months active line service after completion of basic training and any leave taken immediately thereafter.

Darwin L. Hatheway '54

documented in Dr. Frank's book. Captain Davis conned WASHINGTON to place the fiery stricken destroyers to starboard to keep his ship concealed...Unfortunately, SOUTH DAKOTA

changed course to put the sinking vessels to port, which silhouetted her for the enemy...)

From History Of United States Naval Operations In World War II, Volume V, Samuel Eliot Morison, Little Brown, Boston. ".. .Again, and not for the last time, the Japanese taught the Americans a lesson in the use of torpedoes. SOUTH DAKOTA was lucky to es-

cape alive. WASHINGTON, conned by Captain Glenn Davis and directed by Admiral Lee with a skill and imperturbability worthy of her eponym, saved the day for the United States..."

From Guadalcanal, The Definitive Account Of The Landmark Battle, Richard B. Frank, Penguin Books, 1990. "...Lee never allowed the action to degenerate into a nautical brawl, because he formulated a workable plan and then adhered to it, even after every ship in his task force except WASHINGTON was sunk or forced to retire... The tactical formation chosen by Lee permitted his destroyers to perform their screening function...And above all the skillful touch of Captain Davis at the conn of Washington and the performance of his crew. Regrettably, seBattleship X curity concerns masked WASHINGTON'S vital Shipmate: Captain Paul Gray's "The 111 Fated role and, instead, wholly disproportionate credit Cruise Of Battleship X" {Shipmate, December went to SOUTH DAKOTA, which went stateside 1995) discusses at some length the Task Force for repairs..."

64 night action of 14-15 November 1942 off Incidentally, my wife brought the discrepGuadalcanal. It is difficult to know where to start corrective surgery, but I think it might be ancies in Captain Gray's article to my attenhelpful if I established some highly respected tion.

Bud Gore '39 references: From The Encyclopedia Of Military History, 3500B.C. To The Present, R. Ernest Dupuy and Trevor N. Dupuy, Harper and Rowe, New York andEvanston, 1970. "...The opponents met at close range in Ironbottom Sound, just South of Savo Island.

Two of the American destroyers were quickly sunk and the other two put out of action. The 2 battleships, however, closed boldly with the Japanese, who concentrated their fire on SOUTH DAKOTA,* "causing an electrical power failure and putting her out of action for the rest of the engagement. Briefly, it was a battle between WASHINGTON and 14 Japanese warships. The odds were quickly lessened, however as (RAdm. Willis A.) Lee calmly concentrated WASHINGTON'S radar-directed guns against KiRiSHiMA, leaving her and a destroyer in sinking condition. (Japanese VAdm Nobutake) Kondo now withdrew. The Naval battle of Guadalcanal was ended..." (*The reason the Japanese focused their fire on SOUTH DAKOTA, well-known among WASH-

INGTON personnel from the time it happened, is

Admiral Bulkeley...The Missing Years Shipmate: I read with interest the December 1995 Shipmate article entitled "Admiral Bulkeley Bust Dedication", which included a synopsis of VADM Bulkeley's career. Although an accurate portrayal of most of the admiral's life, it did not, however, include his time as President of the Board of Inspection and Survey, a period of over 23 years. Although this is only one of many illustrious periods of the admiral's career, it is perhaps the most well known portion of his life to those naval officers still on active duty.

For those who may wish to read VADM Bulkeley's biography, it is entitled "Sea Wolf, A Biography of John D. Bulkeley, USN"', by William B. Breuer, Presidio Press (1989), ISBN 0-89141-335-9.

Michael R. Maixner '72 Senior HM&E Inspector Surface Trials Board, Board of Inspection and Survey

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1996 Travel Schedule

Officers and Trustees OFFICERS

Dates April 12th to 24th

May 13th to 19th

4th to 12th June 4th to 17th

Trip

Travel Company AHI

The Legendary Passage (Holland, Germany, France Switzerland)

Chairman of the Board THE HONORABLE JOHN E . SHEEHAN '52

Vice Chairman of the Board (Eastern Area) VADM. FRANCIS R . DONOVAN, USN (Ret.) ' 5 9

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

In the Wake of Lewis & Clark Columbia and Snake Rivers Hells Canyon (Cruise)

Special Expeditions

Grand Canyon/Santa Fe

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

Coronado, California President and CEO

Matterhorn

CAPT. ROLAND BRANDQUIST, USN (Ret.) '60

Annapolis, Maryland Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Scandinavia Helsinki, Finland, Copenhagen, Denmark; Ulvik, Bergen, and Oslo, Norway; Stockholm, Sweden Optional St. Petersburg, Ext.

Vantage

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

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

Annapolis, Maryland

TRUSTEES June/July 21st to July 4th

Past Chairman of the Board

Mediterranean Air/Sea Cruise (Spain, France, Italy, Greece and Turkey)

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ADM. ROBERT L . J. LONG, USN (Ret.) '44

Annapolis, Maryland Chairman's Representative M R . JOHN G . B . HOWLAND '64

July/August 29th to Aug 4th

The Salmon River Rafting Trip

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Chicago, Illinois Superintendent's Representative CAPT. W . R FOGARTY, C E C , USN ' 7 3

22nd to Aug 3rd 31st to Aug 15th

August 1st to 8th

4th to 17th

The Lands of Gods And Heroes (Italy, Greece, Turkey)

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Alaska Denali Fairbanks, Denali Park, Anchorage, Seward, Glacier Bay, College Fjord, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, The Inside Passage, Vancouver

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The Danube Passage Czech Republic, Germany, Austria Hungary

At Large LT. KENNON A . ARTIS, USN '88 CAPT. H . RICHARD COUCH, U S N R R '67 CAPT. ROBERT D . WHITMKE, USN '74 B G E N . THOMAS J. WILKERSON, USMC '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

(To serve through Spring Meeting 1998) LCDR. LEO S . MACKAY, USN '83 CAPT. MICHAEL G . MULLEN, USN '68 COL. DAVID H . YOUNG, USMC '73 CDR. CHARLES A. ZINGLER, USN '80

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Annapolis M R . JAMES M . RAVENEL '45

Atlanta

August/September 23nd to Sept 5th September 1st to 9th

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Three Great Rivers (Rhine, Main & Danube Rivers)

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Boston M R . THOMAS J . MARTI '60

Greater Washington, D.C. Area CoL. TOM D . PARSONS, USMC (Ret.) '49 Hampton Roads CAPT. STEPHEN M . ANDRES, USNR '67

Los Angeles M R . ROBERT BLACK, ' 6 3

September/October 28th to Oct 5th

The American Orient Express From Washington, DC to Sacramento, CA

TCS Exped.

New York MR. T . J. WojciECHOwsKi '69 Texas Gulf Coast CAPT. S . ALLAN DAVEY, USNR '67

Philadelphia

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The Rivers and Riches of France Three nights/Parisâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Seven Night Cruise of Provence (Rhone River Cruise)

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Service Academy Career Conference March 21-25, 1996

What is the SACCl

Where will the SACC be held?

The SACC is the Service Academy Career Conference supported by the Alumni Associations from the U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis) and U.S. Coast Guard Academy (New London) and Associations of Graduates from the U.S. Military Academy (West Point) and the U.S. Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs). The three previous Conferences have been attended by over 100 companies and 3000 alumni.

The SACC will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel - Pentagon City, Arlington, Virginia.

Who will be the candidates at the SACCl The candidates will be alumni from the Service Academies.

These individuals have learned the lessons of leadership, integrity and time management during their undergraduate years. These skills have been honed and tested during active duty military service in a fast paced operational environment.

The highest sense of personal honor and commitment to getting the job done are common traits among our alumni. Alumni of the Service Academies are a true representation of our multicultural society and span the experience levels from entry to senior executive.

Who is a typical candidate?

Alumni of the Service Academies have a strong background in technical course material, as well as demonstrated leadership and management skills. Over 60% have post-graduate degrees.

What is the schedule for the SACC ?

The tentative schedule for the SACC is as follows: Thursday, March 21,1996 -12 Noon - Recruiter check-in and receipt of resume books and electronic versions of resumes.

Friday, March 22,1996: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Open Session I Recruiter Break 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Open Session II Saturday, March 23,1996 - Interviews as scheduled by company recruiters.

What is the company registration fee?

The company registration fee is $1000/1st table with additional tables being obtained for $750/2nd table, $500/3rd table, $250/4th table. This fee entitles a company access to the best candidates in corporate America; open sessions to meet with candidates; opportunity for on-site interviews. For each table registered, a company receives hard copies of all resumes submitted and an electronic version of the resumes with search software. PLEASE NOTE: This fee does not cover the cost of your room at the hotel. You must make separate room reservations by calling 800-241-3333 or 703-415-5000 and asking for the SACC rate.

SACC Company Registration Form A. Enclosed is a check for $ for March 21-23, 1996. This is for tables.

B. Bill the $ SACC Company Registration fee for tables to the address below: C. Charge the $ SACC Company Registration fee for tables to the Exp. Date MasterCardA^isa/Discover #.

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AU Hands 49 Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Signal "All Go" On 22 January 1996 the Annapolis City Council voted overwhelmingly to approve the Naval Academy Alumni Association's application for a conditional use change at the Association's 49 College Avenue property. The City Council gave the green light after hearing testimony from Captain Ron Brandquist, the Association President/CEO, the Association's architectural and land use experts, and from the local neighbors.

The Class of '49 now has the go-ahead it needed to "supercharge" its program of raising $300,000 towards the total renovation and upgrading of 49 College. The additional office space will house the Association's Development Division. The structure, after construction brings it into compliance with all current building codes, will also contain one rental apartment.

project in the minimum dme possible, as 49 House will afford the Associadon critically needed expansion space. Over the next months watch Shipmate for progress reports, and for details of the grand opening tentatively planned for the Fall of '96.

The Newest Member of the Class of 1996 The great Class of Nineteen-hundred and Ninety-six takes great pleasure in acknowledging LCDR Peter McGeory, CHC, USN as an official member of the Class of 1996. Sir, the class of 1996 would like you to be an honorary

member of our Class. Through your hard work, total dedication, good humor, and short noon meal prayers, you have helped us through our years together by the bay. We would consider it an honor and a privilege to call you a Classmate. So let it be known to all Plebers, Youngsters, Second Class, and Firsties, that Father McGeory is an official member of the Class of 1996.

Barton Phillips Thomas A. Donovan 1/C MIDN USN 1/C MIDN USN Class President 1996 Classmate

LCDR McGeory speaks to staff and midshipmen upon the presentation of his Meritorious Service Medal and new Class of '96 status

'49 Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from the rear

The 100 year old Victorian, which is located next door to The Cottage at Alumni House, and backs up to the Alumni House back yard, will be restored to its original single family configurauon. For over 20 years the building has housed tenants in 5 apartments. The expansive back yard will remain in its pristine condition, and continue to afford a quiet sanctuary away from the bustle of the City The Association staff and the Class of '49 are now eagerly pursuing completing the

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First Class Tom Donovan presents Father Peter McGeory with his official Class of '96 Sweatshirt

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Naval Academy Honors Captain Myron Fleming as Blue and Gold Area Coordinator of the Year Award Captain Myron Fleming, a retired U.S. Naval Officer from San Diego, California, was named Blue and Gold Area Coordinator of the Year by the Naval Academy's Board of Regional Directors, for his outstanding admissions and recruiting work for the Academy's Class of 1999. Captain Fleming was chosen from approximately 1,800 Blue and Gold Officers from around the United States.

Blue and Gold Officers visit high schools and participate in college career information fairs and assist candidates as they progress through the complex Naval Academy nominadon and applicadon process, in addition to interacdng with congressional representatives, USNA Alumni Associadon, USNA Parents' Clubs and Navy recruiting.

Fleming, a graduate of the Naval Academy Class of 1962, has been acdve in the Naval Academy's Blue and Gold program for over 20 years. He became Area Coordinator for San Diego and Imperial Counties of California in 1993. His efforts include organizing informal activities for prospective Academy students and coordinating the efforts of approximently 24 Blue and Gold Officers (BGOs) who act as liaisons with high school counselors and candidates for the more than seventy-five schools in the San Diego area.

Fleming's Navy career includes serving onboard the Pacific Fleet destroyers BENNER (DD- 807) and PICKING ( D D - 685). Following

active Naval duty. Captain Fleming joined the U.S. Naval Reserve, serving with the Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Naval Forces in London, and retired in 1992 after thirty years of service.

For seventeen years, Fleming has been involved in banking and corporate finance in San Diego, San Francisco and London. His community service includes board positions with Children's Home Society of California, Armed Services YMCA of San Diego, Corporate Finance Council of San Diego and a volunteer for Boy Scouts of America. Fleming currently heads a management consulting organization in Southern California. He lives in San Diego with his wife Susan, has a daughter Tracy, 24, and a son Adam, 20, who is currently attending the Naval Academy.

Upon receiving the Blue and Gold Area Coordinator Award, Fleming was presented with a Naval Academy gold watch, and his name was engraved in gold and placed on plaque hung in the Academy's Admissions Office.

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Naval Academy Midshipmen Receive Scholarships Four Naval Academy midshipmen have received prestigious scholarships that will send them to either Oxford or Cambridge Universities in England next Fall.

Midshipmen 1st Class Marilisa Gibellato of Sylvania, Ohio, and Clifford Ohl of Gettysburg, PA, were selected for Marshall Scholarships; Joshua Prueher of Virginia Beach, VA, was selected for the FitzGerald Scholarship; and Amy Morrison of Ellicott City, MD, was selected for the Pownall Scholarship.

The Marshall Scholarships were established by the British government in 1953 in gratitude for United States aid through the Marshall Plan after World War II. Winners are chosen based upon their academic record as well as their extracurricular activities. Gibellato and Ohl competed with 12 other midshipmen and approximately 800 applicants nationwide for the coveted scholarships. This year, a total of 40 American college students won Marshall Scholarships for two years of study at a British university of their choice.

Gibellato, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gibellato, held a Brigade leadership position last semester and is a member of both the varsity soccer and track teams. A graduate of Sylvania Northview High School in Sylvania, Ohio, Gibellato will attend Cambridge University for two years starting next Fall. She plans to major in the biosciences in hopes of entering the Navy's Medical Corps.

Ohl, who was born near Richmond, VA, graduated from Gettysburg High School in Gettysburg, Pa. He is the son of Raymond G. Ohl III of Littlestown, Pa., and Dr. Bettina Ellsworth of Gettysburg. While at the Academy, Ohl is currendy serving as a Company platoon commander, is a member of the Aikido Club and was a member of the Academy's fencing team. Beginning next Fall, he will study ocean engineering at Oxford University for two years.

The FitzGerald Scholarship, which was endowed by Ambassador William H.G. FitzGerald, a graduate of the Academy's Class of 1931, is administered by the Naval Academy Alumni Association. Prueher, son of Adm. and Mrs. Joseph Prueher, graduated from Coronado High School in Coronado, Calif. An exceptional student, Prueher also possesses leadership qualities that led to his selection this semester as Brigade Commander, leading the 4,000-member Brigade of Midshipmen. During his three-and-a-half years at the Academy, Prueher has held many leadership positions and was a member of the lightweight football team and the offshore sailing team in his Plebe year.

As the recipient of the FitzGerald Scholarship, Prueher will attend Oxford University for two years beginning in October. He plans to major in politics, philosophy and economics. The first FitzGerald Scholarship was given in 1988.

The Pownall Scholarship was endowed by the Martin Marietta Corporation (now Lockheed Martin Corporation) in the name of their retiring chief executive officer, Thomas G. Pownall '46. Awarded annually since 1989

to one senior midshipman who has achieved distinction in academics and leadership, the award was given this year to the Fall semester's Brigade Commander, Amy Morrision.

Morrison, who is the daughter of Mrs. Annette Morrison, is a graduate of Centennial High School in Ellicott City, MD. In addition to her other talents, Morrison also played on the women's lacrosse team. Starting next Fall, she will study politics, philosophy and economics at Cambridge University for two years.

After they complete their two years of study, midshipmen will begin their service obligation as aviators, surface and special warfare officers, submariners or Marine Corps officers.

USNA

From 36 to 30 In the slightiy small (approximately 4100 midshipmen) Brigade, there will be 30 companies (instead of 36) in 6 battalions of 5 companies each (instead of 6 battalions of 6 companies). Each battalion will be redistributing the midshipmen from its lowest performing company (in terms of Fall Color Competition) into its 5 remaining companies. The new companies will be numbered consecutively, 1-30.

Each company will have about 135 midshipmen (instead of about 115) which will be organized into 4 platoons (instead of 3). Since pla,toons will continue to have 3 squads, there will now be a total of 12 squads. This means that squad size will be slightiy less than it is now, 11-12 mids instead of 12-13 mids per squad.

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Former Deputy Commandant of Midshipmen Charlie Bolden '68 at his promotion ceremony at MCAS El Toro in September.. Pictured (1-r) are fellow alumni COL Bob Cabana, USMC '71 , Chief of Astronauts at NASA; LCOL Bruce Stevens, USMC (Ret.) '70; BGEN Bolden, the Assistant Wing Commander, 3rd MAW; and Danny Musselman '60.

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"To LEAD AND T O SERVE" is the

U.S. Naval Academy ArmelLeftwich Visitor Center award wintiing film. This film was sponsored by the Class of 1965 and produced by Bob Rositzke '57â&#x20AC;&#x201D; President of Empire Video, Inc. The film received a Gold Award at the Houston International Film Festival and a Silver Medal by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

"To LEAD AND T O SERVE" is the

experience of the United States Naval Academy. It portrays the profoundly challenging and lifeshaping voyage that each midshipman experiences.

The Film has been transferred to video and packaged with three kiosk videos currently being shown in the Exhibit Area of the Visitor Center. They are Plebe Interviews, Service Assignment and Recent Graduates. This package is now available to Alumni, Midshipmen, and their families for $14.95.

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Naval Academy Announces Distinguished Chair in Ethics The U.S. Naval Academy has announced a newly endowed ethics chair in the Department of Leadership, Ethics and Law. The endowment for the chair has been made available by two individuals, Mr. William K. Brehm and Dr. Ernst Volgenau, both of McLean, Va. "The basic purpose of the chair is to help foster ethical leadership and character development among midshipmen. If the chair is successful, we also hope to help create a Center of Ethics that can extend its influence beyond the Naval Academy to other military institutions and, indeed, become a beacon for the whole country," said Mr. Brehm and Dr. Volgenau.

Dr. Volgenau is a 1955 graduate of the Academy. Mr. Brehm and Dr. Volgenau are Chairman and President, respectively, of SRA International, Inc, of Arlington, Va. "I am absolutely delighted with the endowment," said Adm. Charles R. Larson, Superintendent of the Naval Academy. "The Character Development program has been my primary focus during my current tenure, and this endowment will allow us to seek a renowned ethicist. I'm pleased with where our Character Development program has gone in a relatively short amount of time. Being able to bring in a 'world class' ethicist will take our program to an even higher level," said Adm. Larson.

The Academy is currendy seeking applicants for the chair. The individual will be responsible for teaching, leadership in the ethicsacross-the-curriculum program and faculty development.

In a letter to Secretary of the Navy John Dalton informing him of their endowment, Mr. Brehm and Dr. Volgenau said: "Naval Academy graduates frequently hold positions of great trust. They are given responsibilities for lives and resources during their military careers and often afterwards in important positions in industry and government. Their decisions can significantiy benefit our nation...Clear, cool, ethical judgment is essential to successful performance in a world where rules are often not clearly defined.

It is therefore vital that the young men and women at the Naval Academy are imbued not only with a strong ethical framework but also with a habit of dealing thoughtfully and successfully with complex ethical problems," said Mr. Brehm and Dr. Volgenau.

Secretary of Defense William Perry praised the endowment, saying that it would put the military on the leading edge of ethics instruction. "Military service demands that individuals lead by example and that they have the ethical framework and strong principles to make ethical decisions. The ethics chair at the Naval Academy will ensure the development of this framework."

Secretary of the Navy John Dalton also lauded the endowment. "We need to develop and maintain—within each of us individually, and collectively within the entire Naval service—the character to make ethical decisions.

This has been a theme I have advocated dur14

ing my entire tenure as Secretary. I have been fully supportive of Admiral Larson's Character Development program, and this endowment will be a further enhancement of it. I couldn't be more pleased," said the Navy's Secretary, a 1964 Naval Academy graduate.

The Academy desires that the endowed chair be occupied and operating beginning with the 1996-97 academic year. Applicants being sought are senior scholars holding a Ph.D., recognized nationally for achievements in teaching and research in philosophy, with specializations in ethics. The position is for one year with the possibility of renewal to a maximum of three years.

The gift, making the Ethics Chair possible, will be made to the Naval Academy Alumni Association, the fund-raising arm of the Naval Academy.—USNA PAO

Alabama Chapter Formed The newest member of our Chapter family is the Alabama Chapter, which held its inaugural meeting in Birmingham on 28 November, with Mr. T. Morris Hackney '53 presiding as the Chapter's first president. The meeting was a momentous one, as the Superintendent, Admiral Charles Larson, USN '58, addressed the large gathering of alumni and friends.

The Alabama Chapter has pioneered an effort to solicit its membership from all Alabamians, regardless of their current duty station or state of residence. The Huntsville Chapter remains a viable Chapter in the northern part of

T. Morris Hackney '53 presenting ADM Larson, Supt., USNA, with engraved tray on the occasion of the Inaugural Dinner of the Alabama Chapter, USNA Alumni Association, Birmingham, Alabama, 28 November 1995

the state, with many Huntsville members opting to also join the Alabama Chapter.

Please turn to page 123, in the Chapter News section for a full report on the Alabama Chapter.

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1 9 4 6 & Alumni Association Welcome 1996

Admiral Griffiths, President of '46 Welcomes the Class of '96 as our newest Alumni

The Alumni Association, in the fourth year of its now traditional welcoming the midshipmen of the graduating Class as its newest members, recently brought the Firsties, by Battalion, to Alumni House for a "welcome" reception.

In keeping with the precedent set last year by '45, whereby the Class celebrating its 50th Anniversary sponsors the graduating Class, this year the great Class of '46 graciously sponsored '96. The '46 class president, VADM Charles H. Griffiths, USN (Ret.) presented Midn 1/C Bart Phillips, '96's president, with a gavel and sounding board, symbolizing the bond now forged between the two classes. As is the tradition, '96 has pledged to sponsor the Class of 2046 fifty years hence.

The receptions provided the newest members of the Association the chance to formally meet the staff, members of the sponsoring Class, and to have a close look at Alumni House. Captain Brandquist gave the midshipmen a quick introduction to the mission of, and the services provided by the Association. All in all, it was a tremendous kick-off to '96's life long partnership with the Alumni Association in supporting the Naval Academy. Fittingly, as have the classes before, '46 and '96 together recited the following Law of the Navy:

Mary McElroy '87, Director of Alumni Services, with the Hankins' '46

On the strength of one link in the cable, Dependeth the might of the chain, Who knows when thou mayest be tested?

So live that thou bearest the strain!

Welcome to the newest Link in the Chain!!

Bart Phillips "96 with Admiral Griffiths '46 cut the cake depicting "another link in the chain"

Dan Struble '86, Major Gifts Officer, explains benefits of Association Membership (o '96

The Griffiths with our future Navy

Chip Seymour '65, Bill Wilson '46 and Jim Foust '46 and members of 96

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Looking at the Midshipmen Leaders in 1996 An exciting semester so far, the midshipmen stripers are gearing up for an equally busy spring. Service assignment, as well as spring parades, the Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference and Commissioning Week are rapidly approaching. But don't worry.

This semester's midshipmen leaders have already demonstrated their ability to take charge. Even before the semester began, they were already on the move. Arriving back early from Christmas leave for the Naval Academy Leaders' Forum, sponsored by the Class of '38, they were almost immediately immersed in preparing for the funeral of Arleigh Burke funeral. Their adaptability was tested as they coped with funeral practices, changes in the Leaders' Forum schedule and a blizzard and snowstorms.

During the first part of last summer, Prueher interned with the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon and worked with senior officers.

During the second part of the summer, he served as Battalion Commander responsible for training half of the approximately 1,200 plebes.

A history major, Prueher hopes to become a Navy pilot, but first, he will take advantage of a FitzGerald Scholarship which supports two years of graduate study at Oxford University.

At Oxford, Prueher will study politics, philosophy and economics.

Prueher, son of Adm. and Mrs. Joseph Prueher of Washington, DC, graduated from Coronado High School, San Diego, Calif., in 1992. Adm. Prueher, a former Naval Academy Commandant, was selected as Commander in Chief of the Pacific.

As Brigade Executive Officer or second in command, Midn. 1 st Class Scott Smith insures that the Brigade organization works efficienUy. He oversees the regimental staffs, represents the Brigade on key committees, meets with academy guests and helps find solutions to Brigade problems. Smith brings to this position, the knowledge he acquired as Brigade Sergeant Major last year.

Like Prueher, Smith was impressed by the Leaders' Forum, which emphasized the basic leadership philosophy, "Know Your Job, Your Troops and Yourself "All the speakers stressed the importance of listening to your troops and doing the right thing," Smith said.

Smith, who hopes to serve in the Marine Corps, went through eight weeks of Leatherneck training last summer (officer candidate course with follow-on tour attached to

Midn. 1/C Joshua Prueher—Brigade Commander

Midn. 1/C Joshua Prueher, the new Brigade Commander and one of 72 stripers who returned from break early, said, "It's been a trial by fire. All the things that have happened this semester were completely unexpected, but we've stayed flexible and made the best of all the scheduling changes."

As Brigade Commander, Prueher holds the top midshipman leadership position and is responsible for the daily military activities and performance of the brigade. He serves as the key link in the chain of command between the midshipmen and top academy officials.

Prueher is assisted by Midn. 1 st Class Scott Smith, Brigade Executive Officer Other members of his staff include Brigade Sgt. Maj. Elias Gates; Chief of Staff Shantel Utton; and Operations Officer Aaron Dimmock.

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the Fleet Marine Force). Smith also belongs to Semper Fidelis, the organization for midshipmen interested in the Corps. He has been selected for the Marine Corps Burke Program, which provides for graduate study approximately two years after commissioning.

A political science major at the academy.

Smith graduated from PhilUps Exeter Academy, Exeter, NH, in 1992. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard P. Smith of Swampscott, MA.

Midn. 2/C Elias Gates—Brigade Sergeant Major

As Brigade Sergeant Major, Midn. 2/C Elias Gates keeps the Brigade staff informed on the reception of new policies by the Brigade and of changes needed to improve Brigade performance. As a junior in his first Brigade staff billet. Gates is committed to serving others and honing his leadership skills. At the Leaders' Forum, he exchanged ideas with the Army, Coast Guard and Air Force cadets. "Even though we wear different uniforms, we all lead people and deal with similar situations," Gates said. "At the forum, we learned from each other and discovered better solutions to problems and different ways to handle situations."

Gates has boxed for the past two years. He also belongs to the Academy's Scuba Club and Airborne Training Unit. This summer he hopes to attend Scuba School in Florida and go through Mini-BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition School).

A history major at the academy. Gates graduated from Coming West High School, Coming, NY, in 1993. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Gates of Painted Post, NY.

Midn. 1/C Scott Smith—Executive Officer Continued on page 39

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Patriot League Tournament The 1996 Patriot League Men and Women's Basketball Tournament first two rounds will be held in the Hart Center on the campus of the College of The Holy Cross, in Worcester, Massachusetts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 1-3 March 1996. All Naval Academy alumni in the greater Northeast are encouraged to take this opportunity to gather and support our teams. The Navy teams have traditionally done very well in the Patriot League regular season and in the tournament.

See you there, and, BEAT THEM ALL! Changes In 1996 Navy Football Schedule Two changes in Navy's 1996 football schedule were announced recently: the season-opener against Rutgers has been moved to September 7 from September 14 at New Brunswick, NJ, and Navy's game at Georgia Tech has been shifted to Nov. 23 at Atlanta from the previously announced date of Oct. 19.

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Sept. 28 Boston College at Chestnut Hill, MA TBA Oct. 5 Duke, home (Homecoming) 1:30 Oct. 12 Air Force at Colorado Springs, CO TBA Oct. 26 Wake Forest at Winston-Salem, NC TBA Nov. 2 Notre Dame in Dublin, Ireland 7 a.m. (EST) Nov. 9 Delaware, home 1:30 Nov. 16 Tulane, home 1:30 Nov. 23 Georgia Tech at Atlanta, GA TBA Dec. 7 Army at Philadelphia TBA

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3 Day Cruise Itinerary Day Port Arrive Depart Friday Los Angeles 5:30 P.M. Saturday Ensenada 9:00 A.M. 4:00 PM. Sunday "Fun"Day At Sea Monday Los Angeles 8:00 A.M. Rates Category/Deck Brochure Rate Our Rate 4 Riviera-Inside Cabin $679.00 $349.00 6 Riviera-Outside Cabin $729.00 $419.00 8 Upper-Outside Cabin $779.00 $439.00 *** Price Includes Bon Voyage Cocktail Party! *** Rates are per person, based on double occupancy. Port tax—$75.00 (subject to change). Airfare is not included. Optional insurance—$39.00 For reservations and information contact: Myra Bearman, San Pedro Travel, Class of 1953, Widow, U.S. Naval Academy: 800-995-0405— OFFICE; 310-377-7752—HOME/FAX

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of the Asiatic Fleet Captain Carter B. Conlin, USN (Ret.) Just before the outbreak of the Pacific war with Japan HOUSTON, which was the flagship of the Asiatic Fleet, was in Cavite Navy Yard (CA-30) was sunk at near Manila.

She was ordered to leave there on 1 December 1941 and the beginning of proceed to Ilo Ilo on the south side of the island of Panay. On 7 DeWorld War II, on 1 March 1942, at a cember, after the Pearl Harbor attack, she manned her guns and got place called Sunda underway, and cleared the harbor, staying in the shadow of the mounStrait, between the tains, just in time to see Japanese planes bomb the harbor and attack Indonesian islands of and sink a large transport anchored there, which the Japanese thought Sumatra and Java. was HOUSTON. This was the first time the Japanese reported that they She was in company had sunk her. It happened subsequently in the vicinity of Java, which with the Australian led to the ship being called the "Galloping Ghost of the Java Coast."

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was clear for their night transit. However, a large Japanese force had started to make a major landing on the northwestern tip of Java. Both ships fought valiantly before both were sunk at about midnight. The wrecks of both ships have been discovered by Indonesian scuba divers. In fact, the ship's bell from HOUSTON was recovered from 134 feet of water in 1973 and was presented to the American Ambassador in Java. The bell can now be seen atop a sixteen-ton marble monument in Sam Houston Park, downtown Houston. This monument was dedicated on 11 November 1995 as a result of the efforts of a committee of ten members of the Texas Commandery of the Naval Order of the United States.

After leaving the Philippines on 7 December, HOUSTON steamed south through the South China Sea and the Java Sea and served as a convoy escort between Java and the northem port of Darwin, Australia during December and January 1942. The Japanese, by this time, had conquered most of the area north of Java.

HOUSTON operated out of the port of Surabaja on the northeast coast of Java. On 4 Febmary 1942 HOUSTON and the light cmiser MARBLEHEAD

were operating in the Madura Strait north of Bali and were attacked by 54 land-based Japanese bombers. The radder of the MARBLEHEAD was severely damaged. HOUSTON was stmck by a large bomb on her number three turret, which killed 48 men and knocked the turret out of action. The Houston gunners were accurate against the attacking aircraft, but only about 20-30% of the anti-aircraft shells exlpoded because the ammunition was outdated. On 10 Febmary 1942, HOUSTON left Java for Darwin, Australia to escort a convoy of four troop ships that were going to attempt to reinforce the troops on the island of Timor.

Japanese aircraft attacked the convoy, but HOUSTON was able to defend

HOUSTON was one of eight heavy craisers of the NORTHAMPTON class.

She had nine eight-inch guns in three turrets. Her secondary battery was eight 5 inch/25 caliber guns in single mounts. In addition, she was equipped with numerous 50 and 30 caliber machine guns and several 1.1 inch automatic weapons. She was 603 feet long and 66 feet 1 inch in beam. Originally she was built with a six tube 21-inch torpedo mount, but this was later removed. She also carried four seaplanes. In 1927 Mr. William A. Bemrieder, who was a Naval Reserve officer and an aide to Mayor Oscar Holcombe, energetically pursued a campaign to have one of the eight heavy cmisers authorized by Congress named in honor of the city of Houston. Mr. Bemrieder died in October 1993 at the age of 93. The school children of Houston wrote over 50,000 letters requesting that one of the cmisers be named for the city. The campaign was successful and the ship was named for the city and was commissioned on 17 June 1930. She visited Houston that year and received a gift of their silver service. She was President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's favorite ship, since he had made four cmises aboard her.

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by Captain G. W. Kittredge, USN (Ret.) '40 submarine's hatch was open and a Japanese Officer was peering through a pair of binoculars. On the wing of the Communication Deck was a 1.1 gun in a horizontal, quad mount. I jumped into the trainer's seat and Mechlenburg jumped into the pointer's seat.

"Where is the trigger on this thing?" he yelled. I wanted to shout, "Let Phelan take over!", but Mechlenburg was very senior to me, so I yelled back, "Let's switch!", which we did. The "missing" trigger of the 1.1 gun was in the pointer's foot pedal, so as soon as Mechlenburg trained the gun on the midget's conning tower and I had the cross hairs the battleships HMS PRINCE OF WALES and HMS REPULSE off Malaya. half way between the open hatch and the water, I depressed the foot Fortunately, all torpedoes fired at the ANZAC Squadron missed their pedal. Almost as soon as Mechlenburg and I began firing, the two 5 marks and our ships retired to Sydney, Australia for rest and recreation. inch 25's aft of CHICAGO'S well deck opened up, but the range was so CmcAGO was commanded by Captain Howard D. Bode, USN ' 1 1 . close that the 5 inch guns couldn't depress enough and the shells went Captain Bode was in command of OKLAHOMA ( B B - 3 7 ) at Pearl Harbor, over and ricocheted across the harbor. when OKLAHOMA capsized during the Japanese attack. That disaster eviI thought we hit the midget submarine's conning tower, but before dently played heavily on Captain Bode's mind, as after volunteering for the trigger was released on the 1.1 gun, all four barrels had stopped a fighting command and having been given CHICAGO, he was determined firing, and not because they were out of ammunition. The 1.1 gun was a not to be caught napping. That was the reason CHICAGO was in Condi- very bad gun. But maybe we didn't hit the submarine, because when all tion Three while all the other ships of the ANZAC Squadron went cold the smoke cleared away, the submarine had dived. iron, and let their crews go ashore on leave and liberty.

Captain Bode retumed, much exercised over the fact that his ship My Classmate, Jim Phelan, and I were sitting in the Wardroom hav- had opened fire while moored in the center of Sydney Harbor. He had ing a cup of coffee that night, when suddenly the General Alarm sounded. been ashore having dinner with Admiral Muirhead-Gould, RN, the AusI dashed for the ladder to the Bridge, with Jim right behind me. I got as tralian Naval District Commander. The first thing Captain Bode did far as the Communication Deck, when the door to the Code room burst when on board was to line up all the Watch Officers on the bridge and open and LCDR Mechlenburg, the Head of Department with the Duty, lecture us. George Chipley wasn't there, because he was in the Engine flew out. All three of us, Phelan, Mechlenburg and I saw it at the same Room Control, seeing that all boilers were being lighted off. The lectime. The night was jet black, the water in the harbor was dead calm, ture included the possibility of Courts-Martial for opening fire in a like a pool of oil. Then, one of our searchlights came on and pierced the friendly harbor. Captain Bode's back was towards the bow of the ship, darkness. The loom of the searchlight caught the conning tower of a and we were lined up with our backs to the Bridge's aft bulkhead. SudJapanese midget submarine not more than a hundred yards away. The denly a broad white wake appeared along our starboard side, fast, narrowly missing CHICAGO'S bow. We all pointed and shouted. Captain Bode snorted, "Probably a motor launch wake." His back was still towards the bow, so he missed seeing the explosion when the torpedo hit KUTTABUL. But he heard it and said, "Now see what you've done. You've got the shore batteries opening up." No one said a word, and Captain Bode was beginning to have / fWt/ ' doubts. Finally, he said, "Mechlenburg.

Take my gig. Go ashore. Present my compliments to Admiral Muirhead-Gould, and say that there has been an explosion ashore reported to me. I request the nature of that a1 explosion."

The obituary for George Chipley '37 that appeared in the October 1994 issue of Shipmate brought to mind George's part in "The KUTTABUL Tragedy." Although George would probably deny it, what he did during the Japanese midget submarine attack on Sydney Harbor, during 31 May1 June 1943, probably saved the heavy cruiser CHICAGO (CA-29) from being blown up. CHICAGO had been assigned to the ANZAC Squadron, which had just come down from the Battle of the Coral Sea, where the Squadron had been attacked by two waves of Japanese Mitsubishi 01 twin engine torpedo planes, the same type torpedo planes which sank

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Captain Charles D. Mcintosh, USNR (Ret.) '51

Now, nearly a half-century since Plebe year, my Reef Points is dust and I have no clue as to what happened to my wonderful reefer, or even my #4 set of Jakie Reed blues. But some of the grand nonsense we indulged in at the Mess Hall tables for the entertainment of the First Class is as fresh as ever in my failing brain. Particularly sharp is the recall of "Man Overboard Drill," for in 1952 it led to an extraordinary coup over a pack of mischief-bent inspectors from the shore establishment.

As practiced in the Midshipmen's Mess in 1947, the drill had apparendy not changed since the early days of steam in the mid-nineteenth century. It consisted then (and I wonder if it survives today) of assignment by a Firstie of a Plebe OOD, Quartermaster, and Boatswain's Mate, plus Coxswain and Oarsmen of the lifeboat, who would all go through the long outdated "man overboard" evolution of an earlier era.

When the Firstie gave the signal, "Man Overboard!" the OOD had to yell out a string of orders at maximum volume. Here's how it went, and please remember that all hands had to say or sing their lines in the shortest humanly possible time: Firstie: Man overboard, port side!

OOD: Left full mdder all engines stop fire the gun, toot the whistie, break and dip the five flag. Quartermaster keep your eye on the man.

QM: Quartermaster aye-aye.

OOD: Boatswain's Mate Boatswain's Mate where's the Boatswain's Mate?

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BM: Boatswain's Mate aye-aye.

OOD: Boatswain's Mate call away the lifeboat.

BM: Man the lifeboat lower away out oars ready all row.

Oarsmen:(They make synchronous rowing motions as they sing) "Oh the lifeboat crew are we and we sail the ocean free for we're members of the lifeboat crew."

BM: Toss oars. (To OOD) Sir the man is recovered.

OOD: (To Firstie) Sir the man is recovered.

If the job was well done, the Firstie would give us a "Carry On"; if not, a bawling out, and we'd sit at attention until the march-out bell.

As I was quite visible at 6'-3" and also "talked funny" (softly and languidly, with a thick Georgia accent), I was frequently favored with the assignment as OOD in these drills. Since my commands tended to be gracious, slow, and inaudible, my stewardship as OOD seldom (all right, never) led to a "Carry On" afterwards, a matter of concern to my classmates at that unlucky table.

I can still hear that Firstie: "BELLOW! Mr. Mcintosh—KNOCK 'EM TOGETHER! And SPEED IT UP! Your mouth's full of commeal mush!"

Gradually I did improve, until I could rattle out the commands as well as the speediest of my Yankee classmates, who suffered no cultural impediments in their own speech.

Shift Forward Now To Five Years Later, when as an ensign I was plucked from a big transport (APA) to replace an officer suddenly transferred out of a tiny LSMR in Little Creek, VA. LT R.J. Plante was the commanding officer, with another LT as XO, a LTJG supply officer, and me as the new Ops Officer. I reported aboard on Sunday; and Monday moming we were to depart for a three-day Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI).

The Littie Creek inspectors were reported to be mean as hell, and given to playing all sorts of tricks on the wretched LSMRs and LSTs that nearly everyone in the Navy held in contempt. When the inspecting officers and men—scowlers and growlers every one—boarded early Monday, we got underway.

Thus, I got to meet the inspecting officers and my wardroom shipmates simultaneously.

Oh, yes, and I also got die word that I had the 12-16 OOD watch, having qualified simply by reporting aboard a ship with but two other watch-standing officers.

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The Marine Corps selected 163 midshipmen to be commissioned as second lieutenants. This total included 54 midshipmen who were selected for Marine Pilots and 20 NFOs. Other assignments include six midshipmen into Special Operations (diving, salvage, etc.); 16 men into Special Warfare; three midshipmen to Aerospace Maintenance Duty; two midshipmen into Cryptology; 11 midshipmen into Intelligence; 17 midshipmen into the Supply Corps; and seven midshipmen into the Civil Engineer Corps.

Fifteen midshipmen will pursue medical training to become Navy doctors.

Four midshipmen are seeking commissions into the Air Force, and three are seeking commissions into the Army.

This is the second year that midshipmen have received their service assignments in this way. In the past, midshipmen selected their service assignments based solely on order of merit, the class ranking determined by academic and professional performance.

Approved by Academy superintendent Adm. Charles R. Larson in August 1994, this new policy is designed to consider both the needs of the Naval Service and the individual's personal desires to produce the best qualified officers for service in each of the warfare communities.

As in previous years, several career options, including Aviation, Special Warfare Duty and the Marine Corps had ceilings on the number of Academy graduates that could be accepted.

The Class of 1996 will graduate on May 24. Deborah Carroll, USNA Public Affairs Office

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Rear Admiral Steve Chadwick '62 Named 1996 Annual Fund National Chairman Rear Admiral Steve Chadwick, Class of 1962, and a former Commandant of Midshipmen, has been invited to help the Alumni Association in a very unique manner during 1996. In keeping with his selfless dedication and commitment to the Naval Academy and Alumni Association, he has accepted the position as Chairman of the 1996 Annual Fund. While many colleges and universities appoint an Annual Fund Chair, this is the first time the Naval Academy Alumni Association has done so.

Why an Annual Fund Chair? Under the leadership of an Annual Fund Chairman, other institutions of higher leaming have fared better than the Naval Academy because of the explicit attention and infectious enthusiasm that increased the percentage of participation of their alumni with a resulting improvement in the level of financial support. The Alumni Association is attempting to gain greater participation from its alumni both for the Naval Academy and Association programs. Over the years, our alumni have assisted the Alumni Association in its efforts to provide the "value added" programs identified by the Superintendent as important to the development of the Brigade of Midshipmen. Those alumni have allowed the Association to play a very positive role in responding to the opportunities identified by the Superintendent. The April 1995 Shipmate article emphasized the importance of private support of the Academy by illustrating what the Yard would look like today if it had not been for private gifts, and by listing the programs currently available to our midshipmen as a result of that support.

In 1996, under the leadership of our distinguished, highly respected Annual Fund Chairman, it is hoped that a greater number of Naval Academy alumni will opt to "give something back" in the form of financial support of the Alumni Association. Other institutions of higher leaming, much less an institution that emphasizes the importance of leadership, realize great support from a significant percentage of their alumni. The United States Naval Academy should be no exception. Consequently, the Alumni Association is making every effort to lead the way in this critical area.

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Captain George Galdorisi, USN '70 Aboard CARL VINSON—1030 19 December 1995: "Commander, Na-

val Air Force Pacific, Departing." The debrief completed, this nuclear carrier and task group centerpiece completed the intermediate phase of its training, the COMPTUEX/ITA, and was certified to move into advanced training. This significant event in the life of this warship provides a convenient departure point for sharing some thoughts about the new way that the Navy-Marine Corps team trains.

For anyone who left Bancroft Hall for the last time anytime before this decade, the words "training" and "ship" could only conjure up visions of that dreaded nemesis "REFTRA"—Refresher Training. For those readers (I'm thinking mainly of cousins from Iowa who happen to pick up the Shipmate sitting on your coffee table) who aren't familiar with this Navy acronym, REFTRA was an almost annual event where a ship came under the training guidance of Fleet Training Group Atlantic or Pacific, who would train the ship to enable it to be ready for exercises and deployment. It was typically not a congenial undertaking. I still vividly remember the debrief on the first day of REFTRA aboard my first ship, given by a crusty Commander (I suppose all Commanders appeared crusty to me at that point). He talked for a long time but his 'bottom line' went something like this: "This is the most fouled up ship in the Navy. If you work 24 hours a day, seven days a week for the next six weeks and do precisely everything we tell you to do, we may decide that you are marginally ready to go on to exercises and deployment." How's that for TQ?!

Today, REFTRA as we knew it is rapidly becoming a distant memory.

The Navy's new Tactical Training Strategy represents a sea change in the way that the Navy trains. The strategy is straightforward and is based on the concept that, no matter how intense the six weeks of training is, the other forty-six weeks of the year are important too. Boiled down to its essence, the Tactical Training Strategy breaks down into the following essential elements which commence immediately after retum from deployment:

Basic Training: • Post-deployment upkeep and availabilites—usually three to four months. This is typically a time of major turnover of ship's company personnel. Concentration onboard the ship is in sending crewmembers to required schools and training.

• CART: Commander's Assessment of Readiness and Training—a comprehensive look at all areas of the ship where a determination is made with respect to what degree of training is needed in areas ranging from engineering to combat systems to seamanship and others. Based on the results of CART, the ship, the ISIC and the Afloat Training Group jointly determine a training plan for the ship.

• TSTA: Tailored Ship's Training Availability—This multi-phase training encompasses many piece parts. What is key, and what is the essence of the new strategy, is that the Afloat Training Group, in cooperation with the ship's ISIC, does not attempt to train the entire ship's company. Instead, they train the trainers, those key members of the ship's ITT or Integrated Training Team, comprised of, typically, the ECCETT (Engineering Casualty Control Evaluation and Training Team), DCTT (Damage Control Training Team), STT (Seamanship Training Team) and CSTT (Combat Systems Training Team) and, on larger ships, additional training teams. Although, as always, results count, the Afloat Training Group is most concerned with the process by which the ship

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trains, i.e., how the ITT and its interiocking teams brief the training to be conducted, monitor the training as it is going on, instruct where the performance on the deckplates needs improvement, and debrief when the training is completed. Significantly, if the actual performance of ship's company personnel is not perfection, but the Training Team appears to be capable of effectively training them to improve their performance, then the ship gets an 'up check' to move on to the next level of training.

• FEP: Final Evaluation Period—This is the basic training graduation exercise for the ship. In consultation with the ship's ISIC and the Captain, Afioat Training Group builds a scenario designed to stress the ship in all areas and monitors the way in which the ship's ITT turns this three-to-five day scenario into viable training for the entire ship's company. When a ship finishes FEP it completes with a high degree of confidence that it can function effectively in a multi-warfare environment, fight the ship, and save the ship if necessary.

Intermediate Training: The intermediate phase of training capitalizes on the experience of the ship through the FEP and moves from individual unit training to training with other ships and aircraft. The Type Commanders and the Fleet Commanders work together to ensure that the requisite services are brought together to ensure that all of the ship's warfare areas are exercised. Typically, this training is built around one or more COMPTUEX's where the level of training is continuously ratcheted up.

For the fleet's aircraft carriers, the final COMPTUEX is followed by an Integrated Training Assessment, or ITA. This challenging, typically three day period, is, for all intents and purposes, a graduation exercise for the Carrier/Air Wing team and is designed to test the integration of the team and their ability to accomplish the task group's missions. The weeks-long COMPTUEX is a prelude to the ITA, while the ITA, in turn, capitalizes on the training conducted in the weeks preceding. While not a 'numbers game' the CV/CVW team is stressed to generate a large number of sorties while responding to the demands of various warfare commanders. Where FEP for the carrier focused on fighting the ship and, in particular, saving the ship if necessary, ITA focused on performing the mission of the Carrier/Air Wing team under a high degree of stress. Appropriately, either Carrier Group One for Pacific Fleet carriers or Carrier Group Four for Atlantic Fleet carriers, working directly for the Air Type Commander, is the certifying agency for the ITA.

Advanced Training • In many ways, the forgoing training, as intensive and as extensive as it is, is only a prelude to the real training, the advanced training embodied in both the FLEETEX and the JTFEX (loint Task Force Exercise). As the names imply, these exercises bring together the full Carrier Task Group and its companion Amphibious Ready Group to conduct multi-mission warfare in a multi-dimensional threat environment.

Conducted under the guidance of the Fleet Commander, these exercises stress the ability of the combined arms team in a variety of ways. Significantiy, and in sharp contrast to training as recent as a decade ago— when carrier task groups and amphibious groups rarely, if ever, linked up—these complex exercises cause the carrier task group and the amphibious ready group to work together closely to effect mission accomplishment.

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This need for close coordination reflects the reality of the way in which our Naval expeditionary forces have been used worldwide in the past several years. Typically, the Carrier Task Group Commander, the Amphibious Ready Group Commander and the Marine Expeditionary Unit Commander produce a detailed Memorandum of Understanding which reflects the way in which they intend to assign mission responsibilities in each of several different scenarios. While some missions lend themselves clearly to either the carrier group or the amphibious group (for example, deep strike for the carrier group, in-extremis hostage rescue for the amphibious group), other missions, such as maritime interdiction, might be performed by either group, depending on the situation.

Importantly, this training fosters a greater degree of understanding and a closer degree of cooperation between the once-disconnected carrier/crudes Navy and the gator Navy. In addition to having to think through the pros and cons to having one group act as lead and the other act in support for various missions, both the FLEETEX and JTFEX scenarios provide situations where it is important for the carrier group and the amphibious group to provide assets to each other to accomplish important offensive and defensive missions. These asset sharing situations range from the ARG contributing COBRA helos to the CVTG where, under the control of a LAMPS Mk III aircraft, they engage in surface warfare to clear the waters around both task groups of hostile surface craft; to the CVTG contributing F-18C Hornets to the ARG to provide close air support to the marines on the ground.

The Capstone event of the entire basic, intermediate, and advanced training cycle is the JTFEX. In this weeks-long exercise, the CVTG and the ARG have a multitude of missions to conduct together. Significantly, the Fleet Commander provides a host of joint assets—ranging from Air Force AWACS, to Army MEDEVAC helos, to Air Force Tankers—and many others, for use by the CVTG and ARG Commanders.

Additionally, these exercises often take advantage of computer simula-

tion and modeling to induce 'virtual' blue and orange forces into the equation. Both Commanders, and especially the CVTG Commander as the officer ultimately responsible for the success of the Naval campaign, must be opportunistic in employing these valuable joint assets and simulated 'virtual' assets to accomplish their missions.

Now, 1500 words later, in retrospect I wonder, "Geez, training...is this enough of a 'grabber' to build an entire column around?" I think that the answer is yes—because—short of actual combat—training is what the Navy/Marine Crops team does. Understanding how we train tells you a lot about how we intend to fight. I'm convinced that in scenarios ranging from the evacuation of a few embassy personnel to another Desert Storm-like effort, our Naval expeditionary forces are trained and ready—trained to do the mission today and ready to continue to train themselves throughout the course of their deployment.

The author gratefully acknowledges the help of Rear Admiral Fran Holian, 68, Commander Training Command Pacific, and his Chief of Staff, Captain Bill Smith, 68, (and former Commander of Afloat Training Group, Pacific) for their insightful commentary on this article. As the 'czars 'for the Tactical Training Strategy in the Pacific Fleet, they live this strategy on a daily basis.

CAPTAIN GEORGE GALDORISI, USN '70 George Galdorisi currently serves as Chief of Staff for Commander, CruiserDestroyer Group THREE. A helicopter aviator and a 'gator' he has had four commands: LAMPS MK III Squadrons HSL-41 and HSL-43, CLEVELAND (LPD7) and Amphibious Squadron SEVEN.

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A Few Inches From The Yard Old M a n Winter Midshipman Gregory Donofrio, USN '96 Two and a half feet of snow! I say again, two and a half feet of snow!

Where am I, Buffalo? Four extra days of leave, FOUR! Four days times twenty-four hours equals a lot of stuff! This place must be getting soft, the alumni are thinking. Next thing you know, classes will be optional and the core courses will include: Television Sitcoms and You, The Joys ofRack, and David Letterman—the Next President? But stop yourselves right there because everything that goes around comes around. Murphy's Law applies to everything and in this case all the old cliches hold true because after the four extra days of leave, the midshipmen retumed only to be snowed in at the Academy for one of their beloved three-day weekends. So you see, all good things must end. It was a perfectly fitting start to the DARK AGES. Four days, four days. I can't stop saying it. It was a gift from above.

And for those of us who were snowed in with our girlfriends...let's just say it was the only time I've ever been glad to be stuck in one place for that many hours straight.

As I'm writing this, service assignment night, February 2nd, has not yet occurred. Now the firsties look forward to service assignment night to counter the Dark Ages and then on to Spring Break. Just thinking about how special this spring will be brings a smile to any firstie's face during the darkest of times. Throwing the covers in the air—sends chills through me just thinking about it.

Here are a few random comments from letters written to me by various alumni and current midshipmen for your reading pleasure (the names have been withheld for privacy; please note that the year refers to the graduation unless followed by an asterisk, in which case the person was kicked out on a conduct violation): '66: "The time I spent at the Academy was a great era to have been a part of."

'98: "How much time until this class is over?"

'73: "You're gonna go CORPS like your old man, aren't ya?"

'96: "Yeah, supply corps!" (me, in response to my father's

companymates) '83: "I was on the Yard last month and I saw a picture of the Superintendent and had a bad case of deja vu."

'99: "Sir, the Superintendent of the United States Naval Academy is Admiral Clinton, United States Navy."

Yes, a plebe actually said that a few days ago—makes me wonder who he thought was addressing us at all of our Supt's calls during the past year. Good news for 83 1/3% of the alumni (the plebe wants to go Marine Corps), bad news for 16 2/3%.

'91: "Our commitments are up this year."

'96: "Ours begin this year."

'96*: "So does mine."

As I bring this column to a close, I'd like to say thank you to the many alumni who have written me either by pony express or by e-mail.

It's a great feeling to know that people actually read something other than their own class news.

As my class prepares for its own column in the class section, I'll let them know how to send in submissions in the proper form without driving our editor, Mrs. Gorum, completely crazy (that's a private joke among Shipmate staffers, just to see if anyone is paying attention).

GREG DONOFRIO '96 Greg Donofrio '96 is our columnist from the 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 has decided to select Supply Corps.

Brigade Activities Midshipman Kevin McHale USN '96 "Number one...Number one?...Number one!"

"Zzzzzzzz " Just a mle of thumb, when it comes to Service Selection Night you probably don't want to sleep through it. That's right, on 2 February the First Class will be choosing how they are going to be paying the Navy back over the course of the next six years. For some it will be a night for celebration as four years of hard work pay off with the realization of a dream, for others we will still be struggling to make our dreams come trae. But whatever the results, it's a big night for the Class of '96 and a right of passage that each class has gone through and will always remember.

Welcome to the Shipmate Snow edition!!! I think every class article for this edition was written during the Blizzard of 96. Just think, if the Class of '96 can mess up everyone's life before we even graduate, wait until we hit the Fleet. The Academy was closed for an extra three days.

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which was great for those who were home on leave. Of course there was a small group that called into Main Office before the snow started and got told that, if at all possible, they should report to the Academy early to insure they made the original reform date. Yours truly was one of those select few that made it to Annapolis and one of those stupid enough to sign back in. In a word...SHOVEL!!! Yes, anyone and everyone who was in Bancroft was assigned a job, whether it was picking up the slack from the contractors, cleaning up the passageways and heads, or shoveling the walkways—everyone was performing a littie manual labor. Again, one of those things that my grandfather would say "builds character." Actually it was a lot of fun. Every twenty minutes or so a snowball fight would break out, or someone would take a King Hall tray and sled down the steps.

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Navy Academics Summer Area-Lauvguage Study Abroad—The Cox-Graubaut Program Robert H. Shapiro, Academic Dean and Provost After an extensive review of various means of providing an improved education for midshipmen, I recently announced the creation of the Faculty Enhancement Center. The Center consists of two faculty positions, the Director of Teaching and Leaming and the Director of Research and Scholarship. We have had a Director of Research for years, but the new position will have additional responsibilities and I will focus on that position in the next issue of Shipmate. My focus this month is to explain the roles and responsibilities of the Director of Teaching and Leaming. This position is new to the Dean's staff and reinforces the emphasis placed on teaching and leaming at the Naval Academy. The Director of Teaching and Leaming will build a program to support the faculty in providing the best possible academic instmction to the Brigade of Midshipmen, as well as affording instmctional feedback and evaluation of all USNA classes, and keeping faculty informed of new developments in teaching and leaming.

An important point of departure for this program is the orientation program for new civilian and military faculty. The orientation will provide information on the resources available at the Naval Academy, the unique aspects of teaching at the Naval Academy, and assistance in class and course preparation. Particularly for the inexperienced instmctor, there will be opportunities to leam about lecture preparation, altematives to lectures as a leaming experience, different learning styles of students, the interaction of leaming and teaching styles, as well as assistance in test development, and information about self-assessment of teaching. New instructor training will include, for example, the opportunity to have a presentation videotaped followed by an analysis of the presentation by our most experienced faculty. This will help new instructors develop initial ideas about class preparation and build their confidence, while also avoiding the "start up problems" common to new instmctors. We hope it will also inspire the new instmctor to experiment

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The teaching and leaming program will support and actively participate in the mentorship of faculty during their first years at the Academy. It will afford feedback, suggestions and assistance from seasoned colleagues for all new arrivals in response to the teaching challenges encountered along the way. New faculty will be encouraged, in addition, to develop and refine altemative teaching methods on a continuing basis, in order to provide a wide range of leaming opportunities for the midshipmen. For military faculty, mentorship will generally continue throughout their tour at the Academy. For civilians, the program will assist new faculty to understand particularly promotion requirements in the area of teaching and offer suggestions to departments and candidates on the development of teaching portfolios in support of promotion. It will also provide encouragement and tools for self-assessment of teaching, and support departments in maintaining an effective mentorship program.

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Navy Sports Tom Bates, Assistant Director of Athletics Green's Work Lost On Average Fan Army guard Mark Lucking, who is the third leading scorer in the history of the Patriot League and is the fourth leading career scorer at West Point, wouldn't mind if he never had to play against Navy Second Classman Michael Green again.

A 6-4 native of Los Angeles, Green has quietiy eamed a solid reputation as a classic defender. Lucking will attest to that. A year ago, in the Mids' three wins over Army, Green held Lueking to 15-for-50 shooting from the floor.

In the first meeting this year, Lueking got off only four shots and ended the night with seven points in 35 minutes of playing time as Navy romped, 75-44.

"Michael Green represents what I believe is a great team player," says Navy's defensiveminded coach, Don DeVoe. "He doesn't score very often but then I don't ask him to. His contribution is as a defensive stopper."

For the tme student of the game, Green is a gem. He does all the little things that help a team win. He is the only member of this year's team to have started every game. He is scoring only 3.1 points-per-game and rebounding at 2.9 per-game. His defensive prowess coupled with 14 steals in the first 17 games more than make up for his modest offensive contributions.

Green has guarded the other team's leading scorer 14 times this year, and 12 times he has held that opponent below his scoring average.

Stanford's outstanding guard Dion Cross had a 17-point average when the Cardinal visited Annapolis in December, but he had to make seven free throws to get his 16 points that night.

Rice's Tommy McGhee carried a 20-point average but was held to 14 in a loss at Navyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;he scored 32 in an upset over Texas in the next Owls' game.

"Michael is so important to us," says DeVoe. "I will always have a defensive stopper on my team and right now that player is Michael Green."

Green was not heavily recruited out of Brentwood High School in Los Angelesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;actually Navy was the only Division I school that showed an interest in him. Skinny 6-4 centers are not in demand.

However, Navy assistant coach Doug Wojcik saw him in a Summer basketball league in Los Angeles where he was playing on the same team with two current youngsters on the Mids' team, Hassan Booker and Terrell Hickmon.

"I liked him because he was such a good athlete," Wojcik pointed out. "I wasn't concemed about him being a center in high school because I believed we could teach him perimeter skills.

He was a great defensive player and played defense with an attitude."

"My mother was big infiuence on me choosing the Academy," says the soft-speaking

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Green. "She really pushed for it. She thought it was an opportunity I couldn't pass up."

When he arrived at the Academy in July 1993 for Plebe Summer Training, it was thefirsttime he ever saw the school.

He soon realized that his decision was a good one. "I've really liked it here. When I go home and talk to my friends who went to other schools, I realize they are not getting to do half the things I am."

During the regular 1993-94 season, his Plebe year, he played only 35 minutes. But when the Mids lost First Class guard Victor Mickel for the Patriot League Toumament, Green stepped in and played 46 minutes as the Mids went on to win the Patriot League tide and earn a berth in the NCAA Toumament.

In addition to thwarting Colgate's Tucker Neale in the league title game, he also contributed six points and three rebounds.

"That was a big thrill for me, especially starting in the NCAA Tournament," points out Green. "I really didn't get too nervous, I just went out and tried my best and played as hard as I could."

As sophomore last year, he played in all 29 games, starting 26. He averaged 2.5 points and 2.7 rebounds but had 17 assists and 18 steals, while committing just 22 tumovers.

When the Mids opened the season at Air Force last year. Falcon guard Otis Jones pumped in 37 points as Green saw little action that day. In the return game at Navy a few weeks later, Green started and Jones netted only 16 points.

Second Classman Michael Green uses his defensive prowess to help men's basketball team

Winter Sports Update: Men's Basketball (9-9, 4-1 Patriot League): The Midshipmen are coming off a 75-44 thrash-

ing of Army that shot them back into first place in the Patriot League as the month of January was coming to a close.

The Mids, Colgate and Bucknell are tied for first place with 4-1 records.

The victory over the Cadets eased somewhat the fmstration of a few days previous when Colgate thumped the Midshipmen, 89-67, at Alumni Hall.

The 31-point winning margin was the largest ever in the Army-Navy men's basketball series, eclipsing the 93-63 win by Navy over Army at the Suntory Bowl in Tokyo, Japan in 1985.

Navy played excellent defense, as it has most of this year, and received an offensive boost from Youngster Michael Heary, who had not been playing up to the level he played as a Plebe a year ago.

Heary hit for 17 points, including nine-fornine from the free throw line. A year ago, he set a record for points scored by a Navy Plebe with 382 and led the team in scoring with 13.6 points-per-game. This year, he is shooting just .368 from the floor and has started only seven games.

Overall, the Midshipmen are not where they want to be offensively. They are averaging only 67.5 points-per-game, their field goal shooting is down to a .421 mark and their free throw shooting is only .714. Oddly enough. Navy is shooting free throws at a better clip on the road than at home by a .778 mark to .550.

Defensively, Second Classman Michael Green has been the catalyst. He has started every game with the task of guarding the opponent's top scorer. He may be one of the best defenders in the nation.

This is a youthful Mid team that is especially inexperienced in the frontcourt. Navy is dressing only two First Classmen, one of whom, 610 Alex Kohnen is a starter, two Second Classmen and the rest of the squad is composed of Youngsters and Plebes. The top five scorers include three Youngsters, a Second Classman and a Plebe.

Heary, despite his limited playing time, is the top scorer at 11.6 with Youngster Eddie Lucas, a surprise performer, next at 10.5. A 66 guard-forward, Lucas played in only one varsity game last year. But over the Summer, he made himself into the strongest player on the team and his hard work has paid off. He has started nine games and had such performances as 22 points in a win over Air Force, 17 in a win over Bucknell, and 21 in a triumph over Holy Cross.

The departure from school of Youngster Greg Stephens has left Second Class point guard Brian Walker doing an "iron man" stint at point guard. During one stretch. Walker played 113 Continued on page 34

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Continued from page 32 consecutive minutes, including the entire 40 minutes against Bucknell and Lafayette. He is averaging 30.2 minutes-per-game. He also is third on the team in scoring (7.6) and first in assists (4.4). Walker's 340 career assists rank him eight all-time at Navy (Victor Mickel is seventh with 379 and current assistant coach Doug Wojcik '87 is first with 714).

Kohnen, who leads the team in rebounding with a 5.9 mark, is now tied with Jay Metzler (1957-60) for 10th place on Navy's career rebounding list with 548.

Women's Basketball (15-4, 3-2): After getting off to the best start in the 18-year history of this sport at Navy, the Mid women were decimated by the loss of two key starters. The two, youngsters, Becky Dowling and Jenny Thompson, suffered knee injuries that required surgery.

Navy, in its second-year under Coach Joe Sanchez, jumped off to an 11-0 start this season, tying for the most wins in a row by a Mid team. The first loss was to Loyola Marymount, 78-63, in early January despite a career-high 32-point performance by Second Classman Adria Schneck, the team's leading scorer this year.

Since then, the Midshipmen have gone 3-2 in Patriot League competition, including a win over last year's league champion, Holy Cross, 62-59, and a 62-33 trouncing of Army (at home) but suffering losses to Colgate, 55-50, and to Bucknell, 90-86.

Schneck has ranked among the nation's leaders in scoring with an average of 20.4 and her field goal shooting percentage of .560 is among the nation's leaders too. She recently became the sixth women's player at Navy to reach the 1,000-point plateau in career scoring.

The jubilation of the win over Army was curtailed when Dowling, Patriot League Rookie of the Year in 1995, suffered a knee injury when she was fouled while driving for a basket. At the time she was averaging 18.8 points a game and was the team's leading rebounder with a 9.4 average. She also led the Mids in steals with 53. Dowling had been selected as the Most Valuable Player in three tournaments the Midshipmen won early in the season.

Thompson became the starter at point guard early last season as a freshman and started there the first 14 games of this year before she too incurred a knee injury. She had a 4.3 scoring average and was a tenacious defender.

One of the unsung performers on this team is youngster Joanne Groth. She is the team's top defensive player, who still averages 9.9 points a game and grabs 6.4 rebounds a game.

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Youngster Joanne Groth reflects her outstanding athletic ability on both ends of the floor for the women's basketball team.

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Men's Gymnastics (1-1): Navy opened the season at the West Point Open and finished sixth out of seven teams. Second Classman Matt Tucker was second in the vaulting.

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At the Navy Invitational, the Midshipmen were third out of five teams. Syracuse was the victor with a 216, with William & Mary next at 212.8 and the Mids just one-tenth of a point behind. Youngster Rob Flannery captured the pommel horse in this meet with a 9.3 score.

In its first dual competitions of the season.

Navy split, losing to the University of Massachusetts, 219.75-217.8 and winning over Springfield, 212.25-199.95.

Against the Minutemen, First Classman Bo Hanle won the pommel horse (9.5), Second Classman Matt Tucker the vaulting (9.6) and Flannery the high bar (9.45). In the Springfield meet, Tucker, Youngster Peter Lombard and Second Classman Sean Vieira tied for first on floor exercise (9.35), Planner won the pommel horse (8.7) and the parallel bars (9.35) while Tucker took the still rings (9.25) and the vaulting (9.55). Youngster Kevin Bauer captured the high bar (8.95). Hanle posted the best all around score with a 51.85 in the Springfield meet.

Rifle (10-0): Navy upped its record to 10-0 when it toppled VMI, 6134-5604, and Coast Guard Academy, 6134-5744 and followed with 6141-6110 win over St. John's of New York.

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Continued from page 21 recommends that you put to sea immediately." So CHICAGO headed for sea. On the way out, as we passed through the harbor entrance. Captain Bode turned to LCDR Mechlenburg and asked, "Commander, have you ever seen a periscope? Do you know what one looks like?" Mechlenburg, who was looking out over the side raised his arm and said, "Yes, sir. It looks just like that." His outstretched arm pointed to the periscope of the third Japanese ruidget submarine that penetrated Sydney Harbor that night of 31 May-1 June 1942.

What was HMAS KUTTABUL, the depot ship that was destroyed, with the loss of life of 21 Australian sailors, the night of 31 May-1 June 1942? KUTTABUL was a converted ferry boat that had been commissioned by the Australian Navy and used as a barracks vessel. The torpedo that destroyed KUTTABUL was meant for CHICAGO. Why didn't it hit CHICAGO,

such a huge target, in a relatively small area? My theory is that when we went to General Quarters, George Chipley, who had been ashore and came back as soon as he got word that the harbor was under attack, started to light off boilers in the cold fire rooms. When a boiler is lighted off, it inescapably gives off black smoke. The skipper of the Japanese midget submarine, peering through his periscope and seeing black smoke coming from the stacks of CHICAGO, assumed the heavy cmiser had gotten underway. The clipper bow of CHICAGO would contribute to this illusion. So he fired his two torpedoes with a lead angle. Both torpedoes missed CHICAGO, but the first one hit KUTTABUL and the second one ran up on the beach and did not explode.

In faimess to Captain Bode, he was strict, but if he had not been strict, if he had not kept his ship in battle readiness, even though his ship was fifteen hundred miles from known Japanese forces, and if George Chipley had not lighted off cold boilers that fateful night, what is known as "The KUTTABUL Tragedy" could have been known as "The

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Firstie Joe Johnson fired an 1167 in smallbore in the St. John's match while Okata and Johnson tied for top performances in air rifle, 384.

Squash (13-4): After going 3-1 in the Army Classic, Navy had improved to 12-4, and then most recently beat Rochester, 6-3. In the opener at West Point, fifth-ranked Williams defeated the Mids, 8-1, but the lone win for Navy came from First Classman Mike Elliot at number one when he defeated All-America and previously unbeaten Wit Morris, 15-10, 15-12, 7-15, 815, 15-12.

Navy then proceeded to beat Columbia 9-0, Bowdoin, 7-2, and Army (club team), 9-0. The Midshipmen and Bowdoin are tied for 12th in the rankings.

Leading performers for Navy are Second Classman Chance Mims 11-5 at number two; Firstie Jeremy Orr, 12-4 at three; Plebe Foster Righter, 12-5 at four; Firstie Yu-Chi Hsu, 124, at five; Second Classman Bert Lowry, 12-4 at six; Firstie Will Pritchett, 12-4 at seven; and Plebe Chris Dion, 12-5 at eight.

Men's Swimming (7-0): Navy upped its record to an unblemished 7-0 during January with wins over Comell, Yale and Pennsylvania.

All-America diver Nate Smith continues to dominate eastem diving as he has won the onemeter and three-meter in every meet this season. At the 1996 All-America Diving Championships in Texas in early January, Smith was fifth on the 10-meter platform diving, fifth on the three meter and 13th on the one meter.

Other outstanding performers have been by First Classman Ian Johnston who has been dominant in the 200-meter breaststroke, Youngster Britton Smith with double wins in middle distance freestyle events in four meets and youngster John Loftin who has taken the 50 and 100 freestyle events twice in the same meet.

Women's Swimming (5-3): The Mid women bounced back from a 167-131 loss to Maryland by taking Pennsylvania, 174.5 to 120.5.

Leading performers have been distance freestyler Heidi Fearon, a Firstie who has two double wins to her credit, recordsetting Plebe breaststroker Julia Mason who has won the 100 and 200 breaststroke events in five meets, and Second Class diver Darcy Stuart who has won both diving events in three meets. Mason already has set a Navy pool record and a school record in the two breaststroke events.

First Classman Heidi Fearon has been a consistent performer for the women's swimming team.

Men's Indoor Track (7-0): The Midshipmen have been fairly consistent in the field events and receiving some help in certain mnning events.

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Second Class Rob Tomlinson had won the pole vault in two straight meets while Firstie Bill Pennington has three first places in the 35pound weight. Shot putter Blake Wilburn has a pair of first places and high jumper Greg Sutton, a Firstie, has three firsts in his specialty.

Plebes Bill Higginbottom and Al George also have shown they will be a help in the triple and long jumps respectively.

Women's Indoor Track (3-6): The Midshipmen have received excellent performances from Second Classman Jen Drake in the triple jumpâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;she won it against Penn State and Georgetown and was second in a four-team meet with Maryland, North CarolinaWilmington and William & Mary. Distance runners Lori Kelly and Plebe Jackie Hayes have also had some solid showings.

Wrestling (9-3): Navy capped off a fourmatch win string with a come-from-behind 1915 win over eastem rival, Lehigh, last year's Eastern Intercollegiate WresUing Association champion.

The young Midshipmen seem to be improving as the season goes along.

The keys to the triumph over Lehigh were a 2-1 decision by Mid Coleman Ruiz over John Van Doren at 177 pounds and Firstie Shannon Willits registering a pin at heavyweight. Ruiz was down 1-0 with less than a minute remaining when he scored a reversal and then kept Van Doren from escaping over the final 50 seconds. That gave Navy its first lead of the night, 13-12.

First Classman Shannon Willits clinched Navy's ninth straight win over Lehigh when he pinned the Mountain Hawks Travis Jackson.

But at 190, Second Classman Frank Workman was surprised by Lehigh's John Leonardis to give the Mountain Hawks (Lehigh's new nickname) the lead again, 15-13.

The stage was now set for Willits' pin of Travis Jackson at 2:02. It was the ninth straight year that the Mids have beaten Lehigh in a dual match.

Workman was second in the Sunshine Open at 190 pounds while Second Classman Alex Garcia won the 142-pound championship.

Willits and teammate Eric Beckmann both reached the finals of the Sunshine Open but did not go against each other.

Top individual records are Second Classman Ben Robertson, 17-12 at 134; Garcia, 16-7 at 142; Firstie Randy Walsh, 18-6 at 150; Plebe Karl Haywood, 10-6 at 158; Plebe Greg Gingeleskie, 12-6 at 177; Workman, 10-3 at 190; and Willits, 13-2 at heavyweight.

First H o m e Football G a m e Continues A s Night G a m e Southern Methodist will be the opponent for Navy's first home football game in 1996, and in keeping with the tradition of the past five years, it will be a night game starting at 7 p.m.

The Midshipmen have begun the home season with a night game every year since 1991, and the occasion has fostered a great deal of support from the City of Annapolis, with the Mayor of Annapolis, Al Hopkins, proclaiming it Annapolis-Navy Appreciation Night. On the Thursday night before the game, a pep rally is held for midshipmen and townspeople on the City Dock.

On the evening of the game, the Brigade of Midshipmen marches to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium by way of Main Street. In a show of support for the Academy, the Annapolis Jaycees have taken to decorating Main Street business with blue and gold balloons.

Marches up Main Street used to occur frequently years ago.

"By opening the home schedule with a night game, we have developed a great deal of support from the leaders and businessmen of Annapolis," noted Director of Athletics Jack Lengyel. "We are grateful that the city has embraced this idea."

Searcli for Post-Season All-Star and Bowl G a m e Players The Naval Academy Sports Information Office is attempting to develop a list of former football players who have played in any postseason all-star game, such as the Hula Bowl, Japan Bowl, Senior Bowl, Blue-Gray Game, East-West Game, the College All-Star Game in Chicago (no longer in existence), the NorthSouth Shrine Game (which is now defunct) or any other all-start game we may not be aware of Please forward the information with the name of the all-star game, the year in which you played and your position to the Naval Academy Sports Information Office, Ricketts Hall, 566 Brownson Road, Annapolis, MD 21402 or via FAX 410-269-6779.

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Continued from page 31 For all faculty, the Center for Teaching and Learning will be a facility for improvement of teaching through seminars on alternative teaching and leaming approaches, as well as through various materials about new teaching initiatives in higher education. It will also offer assistance in classroom performance and serve as a database of various assessment tools and methodologies. We want to stimulate the faculty to continuing self-assessment of teaching performance, so that they will continue to grow and develop as teachers. The ultimate objective is to provide a continuously improving teaching and leaming experience for the midshipmen.

The Center will also work to introduce faculty to new learning and teaching technologies.

It will offer a venue to demonstrate and explore the possibilities for enhancing presentations using multi-media and the integration of computer aided instruction. The Center will provide assistance to the faculty to develop and integrate these systems into Naval Academy classrooms and courses.

The Center, finally, will be involved with instructional feedback and evaluation. Presently, each department asks the students in all classes to evaluate both the course and the instructor using a form created by the particular department. The Center will assist departments in evaluating the student course and instmctor surveys they're using. The Center will stimulate departments to think about additional in-

formation they might collect through an instructional survey and help them to obtain the information they seek. The data collected from instmctor and course evaluation forms can help departments assess what course changes need to be made and what areas of instruction need to be improved.

Among the important questions posed to higher education today are: "What value has been added by the institution to the student?" and "How does the academic institution know?" These questions fall into the area of outcomes assessment. This involves gathering information about what the institution is producing and assessing whether the product matches the institutional mission. If the outcome does not match the mission, then the institution looks at what needs to be adjusted.

The institution decides what outcome it wants to assess. In terms of the Naval Academy, we can assess, for example, performance of graduates in the fleet, performance of the majors program, or outcomes of the core curriculum. Each assessment would provide information to evaluate how well we meet our mission. The Center will be involved in assisting in the assessment process through suggestions of evaluation instruments, analysis of results, and conclusions.

The newly appointed Director of Teaching and Learning is Professor Rae Jean B. Goodman. Since arriving at the Naval Academy in 1973 (when she became our first fe-

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Continued from page 30 The snowstorm also provided some midshipmen the opportunity to share their talents in and around Annapolis. Anne Amndel Medical Center was in need of volunteer to help with patients' care. MIDN 1/C Jen Smith was just one of the many midshipmen who gave of some of their extended leave to help the hospital. She was amazed at how grateful the hospital was for everyone's assistance. For the mids the hospital was a welcome change of environment (you can only play so many games ofMonopoly in the wardroom until you go crazy) Only a couple of restaurants and bars were open in City Dock. But even then the Brigade was lending a helping hand; pushing cars up Main Street and around town became a new favorite past time for many. Midshipmen stranded at sponsors helped dig out families and neighbors. If you were watching the national news you probably saw the interview with the mids who were stranded in Chicago. They had banded together and set up a watchbill to guard their luggage, talk about taking the initiative, wow!

Several programs are in full swing this semester with midshipmen taking time out of their schedules to help those who could use a little pick me up. A new addition to the Midshipmen Action Group is Project Merrythought. It is headed by MIDN 2/C Bibeau. The program involves about 75 midshipmen who serve as group leaders for 120 Baltimore middle school students. The students come to the Academy one Saturday out of every month and perform simple experiments in the engineering labs. They take what they've leamed in the lab and apply it back to the classroom. The program is rewarding for both the students and the midshipmen who have no problem giving up their liberty to work with the kids. Keep it up guys!

Another program that really is making a difference around Annapolis is Project Goofballs. Yes, I said Goofballs. The program has about 25 midshipmen in its ranks and is becoming more popular everyday. Originally organized in October the participants went through a rigorous training program, and upon graduation from the program, they were designated...clowns!!!! (And not your normal Bancroft Hall variety.)

They are honest to goodness clowns. They dress up, put on the make up, have the red noses and the big shoes. The Goofballs have been visiting local nursing homes and hospitals, spreading that one gift they have so much of, happiness. Their motto is simple, "If you see a man without a smile, give him yours!" It's hard to tell who has more fun with it.. .the patients or the clowns themselves. So if you see a clown car going down route 50 with Naval Academy stickers all over it, don't worry it's just a bunch mids of behind the wheel. (Hold it, that didn't come out right, but you know what I mean.)

On 24 January the Army-Navy Basketball game was played in Alumni Hall. The attendance by the Brigade was mandatory, but the spirit was unexpected. Everybody and I mean everybody was ready to get a littie revenge. I think the foundation actually shook when the wave started going around the crowd. The next meeting between the two on the court was shown on CBS on Saturday, 17 Febmary, I hope you marked your calendars. The game was at West Point, so we will have to really tried to create a presence up in the dark, gray castie where the Black Knights live. We all know that we have more spirit; it was time to show it on national television.

On 9 Febmary the Glee Club musical opened in Mahan Hall and ran for the last three weekends in Febmary. The production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum was directed by Professor White and produced by MIDN 1/C Ken Grant. The cast of 25 was supported by a technical crew and orchestra of over fifty midshipmen.

The cast rehearsed for the past three months, and in two words the producer described it as "ludicrously funny".

In the next issue look for another in depth interview of the Brigade Commander. You will learn his favorite flavor of ice cream, his favorite character on the TV show Friends and much, much more. Also hear how die Class of 99 did on Hundred Night, and an update on how the

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Class of '98 is climbing Hemdon. (Dam, I broke my New Year's resolution of leaving out Hemdon jokes. Oh well, better luck next year.) On that note, the Class of '96 math majors have been mnning some mathematical models on the computer. Using the trend for the past four years, they plugged in all the relevant data and, factoring in the amount of snow that will still be on Stribling come 22 May, and the fact that the govemment will probably be in the middle of another shutdown, it is estimated that this year Hemdon will take approximately three weeks to complete, or it might be thirty minutesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they aren't so sure about where the decimal should be placed.

Anyway I hope all of you are well, no matter where you are stationed or what you are doing. Try to stop by the Academy if you are in the area, we will be here doing what we do best, shoveling. (Of course I mean snow)

MIDSHIPMAN KEVIN J. MCHALE, USN Our Brigade Activities columnist is Kevin McHale ' 96, a member of the 12th Company. Kevin is the oldest of three; sister Margie is a freshman at the University of Virginia, and brother Joe is beginning high school. Kevin's father is a Colonel in the Marine Corps, and his mother is an instructional aide at an elementary school. After graduation Kevin hopes to join the Medical community. He is an active member of the Midshipman Action Group and enjoys playing company intramurals.

Continued from page 16 "Brigade staffers Midshipmen 1/C Shantel Utton and Aaron Dimmock also deserve special mention," according to Pmeher. "Both are fivestripers who are extremely active in the Brigade. Aaron, our Operations Officer, is a member of the Men's Glee Club and the midshipmen band, 'Void Where Prohibited.' He's also a member of the Catholic Choir and a former parade announcer. He's majoring in ocean engineering.

"Shantel, our Brigade Chief of Staff, is on the women's ragby team.

A systems major, she was a Rhodes Scholar finalist."

All hard chargers, the second semester stripers are keeping the Brigade "on the move" as the Naval Academy takes on new challenges.

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Continued from page 19 herself and the convoy. However, the convoy was ordered to return to Darwin. On 17 February 1942 HOUSTON left Darwin for Surabaja, Java, to join a multi-national fleet being formed of about fourteen Allied capital ships to counter Japanese forces converging on Java from two directions with large naval forces. The Japanese fleets were converging from the north through the South China Sea and the Makassar Strait east of Borneo. This Allied fleet of ABDA forces (American, British, Dutch and Australian) was placed under a Dutch admiral, Rear Admiral Karel Doorman. This fleet suffered from the fact that they had never operated together and the commander spoke a different language than that of the English speaking crews. Many of the Dutch ships had no English speaking interpreters. The Allies formed this fleet in hopes of giving time to build up the defenses of Australia. The Battle of the Java Sea was fought in a single day and night action on 27 Febmary 1942. It was the first surface to surface action of the Pacific war, the first surface action since the Battle of Jutland in World War I, and brought into action for the first time the Japanese Navy's secret weapon: a long range oxygen-fueled torpedo with a maximum speed of 50 knots called the "Long Lance".

The eight hour battle took place north of Surabaja in the Java Sea. The superior Japanese forces sank a total of twelve Allied capital ships: two Dutch cmisers (JAVA and DERUYTER), two Dutch destroyers (KORTENAER

and WiTTE DE WITH), one British heavy cmiser (HMS EXETER), three British destroyers (HMS JUPITER, HMS ENCOUNTER and HMS ELECTRA), and four American destroyers (JOHN C . FORD, ALDEN, PAUL JONES and

JOHN D . EDWARDS). The only ships surviving the action were the two craisers: HMAS PERTH and HOUSTON. The Dutch admiral in charge. Rear Admiral Karel Doorman went down with one of the Dutch cmisers.

The commanding officer of the Australian light cruiser HMAS PERTH, Captain Hector M. L. Waller, became the senior officer remaining and took charge of PERTH and HOUSTON. He ordered the two cmisers to disengage and made a feint to the southeast, but then turned into the westem port of Batavia for refueling prior to making an attempt to escape to Australia. Captain Albert H. Rooks, USN '14 was the commanding officer of HOUSTON.

Houston and Perth arrived at Batavia at about 2:30 PM of 28 Febmary 1942 and found that it had been evacuated. There was insufficient fuel available to completely fill the two ships to capacity. Dutch air reconnaissance reports indicated that Sunda Strait was free of enemy shipping, so the two cmisers got underway at about 7:15 PM. Their orders were to transit Sunda Strait and proceed to Tjilatjap on the south coast of Java to pick up a convoy. A Dutch destroyer, EVERTSEN, was supposed to accompany the two cruisers, but did not get underway until two hours after the cmisers had left.

The Battle of Sunda Strait took place on the northwestern tip of Java near a bay called Banten Bay. Although the air reconnaissance reports indicated that Sunda Strait was free of enemy shipping, it was far from that. A Japanese destroyer was sighted at about 11:15 PM, which started the Battie of Sunda Strait. Both cruisers were low on fuel, the crews were exhausted from having been at general quarters for prolonged periods of time because of the previous battie in the Java Sea. The two craisers had ran directly into the middle of a large Japanese landing force that was landing troops on Java. The force consisted of about 60 fully loaded transports with an escort of one aircraft carrier, seven cruisers and at least 20 destroyers. The two cruisers fought valiantiy, but could not overcome the sheer power of numbers. PERTH sank at about 11:45 PM after having been hit by four torpedoes. HOUSTON fought on alone until sinking at about 12:22 AM on 1 March 1942 after being hit by a fourth torpedo.

HOUSTON was listing to starboard when Japanese destroyers formed a semi-circle and illuminated her with searchlights while firing their batteries at her. The Commanding Officer of HOUSTON, Captain Albert H. Rooks, USN '14, was killed by shrapnel on the bridge. The abandon ship order was given just a few minutes before the ship sank. PERTH and 40

HOUSTON fought valiantiy and sank at least three troop transports and one mine sweeper, and damaged one light craiser, one tanker, four destroyers and probably more not admitted by enemy forces. One of the transports sunk was the headquarters ship of the Japanese general in charge of the invasion fleet. General Hitoshi Imamura. The Japanese later reported that they fired 85 torpedoes in the action, some of which continued on past the cruisers and sank some of their own transports.

EVERTSEN almost escaped from the area. She left port two hours after the two cruisers and reported seeing an engagement off St. Nicholas Point at about midnight. She cleared Sunda Strait successfully, but was intercepted by two enemy destroyers before dawn and forced to ground in a sinking condition on Selriku Island off the southem coast of Sumatra.

This ended the Battle of Sunda Strait, which was a total victory for the Japanese, but the two cmisers gave a good account of themselves. The two cruiser captains have been highly praised for the magnificent manner in which the two cruisers were fought and handled. It was incredible that neither cruiser was hit until 11:30 PM even though they were in the midst of a vastly superior force. For his extraordinary heroism Captain Rooks was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously. HOUSTON had a crew of 1068 men assigned at the beginning of the battle; only 368 men survived to become prisoners of war. Of the latter number 79 died at the hands of their captors from starvation, disease and mistreatment. The survivors from the POW camps totaled 289 after 31/2 years of captivity, before their liberation in September 1945. The fate of the PERTH and HOUSTON was not known to the outside world until the end of 1944. At that time U.S. submarines picked up large numbers of Allied survivors from Japanese transports they had sunk. Among the survivors were four enlisted men from PERTH, who told what had happened to both ships during the battle and also described the inhuman treatment they had received as prisoners of war while working on the Burma-Siam railway (including the bridge over the River Kwai).

The finished monument now stands proudly in Sam Houston Park, downtown Houston with the brightly polished ship's bell surmounting the edifice.

References: (1) Schwarz, Otto, President of HOUSTON (CA-30) Survivors Association. Personal remarks written and oral.

(2) Winslow, Walter G. The Ghost That Died at Sunda Strait. U. S. Naval Institute, Annapolis, MD, 1984.

(3) Payne, Alan. The Battle of Sunda Strait. Naval History, Spring, 1992.

CAPTAIN CARTER B. CONLIN, USN (RET): Captain Conlin attended the University of Southem California in the Navy V-12 Program during World War II. He received his Bachelor of Engineering degree in chemical engineering before being commissioned at the USNR Midshipmen's School at Columbia University in 1945. He received orders for HORACE A. BASS

(APD-124) in the Pacific where he was the Asst. Communications Officer.

After release from active duty he returned to u s e for an MS in chemical engineering. He was employed by Texaco, Inc. for 34 years in petroleum refining operations. He is now President of Conlin and Associates, Inc. doing chemical engineering consulting in the petroleum refining operations field. During the Korean War he was recalled to active duty to serve as CIC Officer on LLOYD THOMAS (DD-764) and Operations Officer and Executive Officer on JACK W. WILKE (DE-800). He currently serves as Commander, Texas Commandery and Vice Commander-General (Membership), Naval Order of the U.S., and in the Navy League of the U.S. as State President and a National Director.

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There were a number of highlights and lessons leamed from this process. Right from the beginning, I had requested the most highly qualified evaluation team be assembled by Middle States in order to provide the best possible review of every aspect of the Naval Academy. Second, I felt it was important that the self-study be as thorough and as searching as possible to identify problems to then permit the creation of solutions within the Naval Academy. I was certain that we did not have to wait for an outside agency to come to tell us what changes needed to be made. In many instances during the process, problems were identified that permitted senior leadership to take immediate action and make decisions for corrective action, rather than wait for any future review or the evaluation team's visit. By engaging the talents and energies of so many of the faculty and staff in identifying problems and creating solutions, significant progress was achieved as the self-study proceeded.

Still anotiier benefit of the process at this time is the reaffirming of the Naval Academy's vision for the future. This was most appropriate as we celebrated our 150th year. As I explained to the evaluation team, I have been active in outlining the school's future through seeking funds for the continuing modernization of Bancroft Hall and support facilities.

Another major goal is to refurbish and modemize all the academic classrooms, laboratories, and offices. Even the youngest of the academic facilities will be more than 30 years old before improvements can be funded and accomplished. We currently have two committees of faculty and staff working on the major project of recapitalization of the Naval Academy. The Blue Ribbon Committee is reviewing the best use of the academic spaces and will produce refinements to the Academic Facilities Master Plan. We also have a Gold Ribbon Committee which is deep in research on the question of how best to teach in future decades, before we make final plans for refurbishment of the academic buildings.

The two committees are working closely to make certain we provide for incorporation of future technological advances in educational support equipment. We want to make certain we have sufficient flexibility in our facilities to take maximum advantage of enhancements to the excellence of the academic program in future decades.

Another lesson I wish to re-emphasize is that the self-analysis of the Middle States process should be an on-going program of continuous improvement, rather than a single event that occurs only once a decade.

Through the discussions and enhanced communications, we cast a mold for our intemal behavior that benefits every aspect of the Naval Academy and makes the entire command a laboratory for enhanced excellence.

Work is now underway to establish a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) to review each of the findings and recommendations outlined by the evaluation team. We will consider each of their suggestions, make our evaluation and take action on those that will improve our operations and the quality of the education we provide for our midshipmen.

The accreditation team's visit really was a reaffirmation of the excellence of our institution. These teams really are not supposed to say nice things about us. They're supposed to identify problems and concerns and make recommendations. But the following excerpts from the team's report reflect the members' impressions of the Academy: "The U.S. Naval Academy is a national resource of distinctive character and remarkable excellence. As characteristic of evaluation reports, the team spent considerable time identifying areas of concern and advancing collegial recommendations. The.se characteristics of the report should not, however, conceal the team's admiration for the quality of the Academy or its unanimous conclusion that none of the concerns identified were sufficient to raise any doubts about the degree to

which the U.S. Naval Academy fully exhibits the characteristics of excellence in higher education as set forth in the Commission on Higher Education Standards for Accreditation."

And from the report's conclusion, the visiting team said this: "Under competent and trusted leadership, the Naval Academy has embarked upon an ambitious agenda to overcome the financial and ethical issues of the early '90's. The self-study process became an important element in that effort. The comprehensive effort to define strengths and identify weaknesses was matched by a willingness on the part of senior administrators to implement, without delay, actions considered supportive of the Academy's mission of excellence.

Two sets of initiatives, in particular, have served to focus the effort to renew and revitalize an already fine institution. The first, character development, addresses the core values that the Academy has long embraced. A second, improving and stabilizing available resources, has received the strong support of the Chief of Naval Operations and the Secretary of the Navy. Given continuing support, these initiatives and others under consideration hold the promise of a Naval Academy of the 21st century that will continue to earn and deserve the support and admiration of all Americans.

Clearly the U.S. Naval Academy has an appropriate mission, has the necessary resources, both physical and human, for carrying out that mission with a high degree of excellence and can demonstrate through outcomes that the mission is currently being achieved at a very high level."

So I'm very proud of the effort of the self-study steering group and the ten committees and chairs and all those who prepared our self-study and helped us make so many good changes even before the accreditation team came here.

I wish to thank all Naval Academy personnel who worked so diligently and professionally in preparation for the evaluation team's visit.

Our path for the future is now even clearer. I deeply appreciate their dedicated efforts.

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Continued from page 23 As my first duty, the XO had ordered me to stay out of everyone's way, so I hung around the flagbag on the conning tower all morning and watched as the inspectors imposed casualties on both the equipment and the crew. They measured our performance with stopwatches, shaking their heads sadly more or less continuously, as they wrote on clipboards.

After lunch the inspection continued, and I retumed to the conning tower to take over my first OOD underway watch. I was unaware that the Chief Inspector had selected me, as the junior watchstander, to be the OOD for the required man overboard drill. I was also unaware that as I lolled in the sunshine viewing the sparkling sea, my CO stood behind me, chewing his nails as he saw his career about to go down the tubes.

"Man overboard, starboard side!" came a sudden, stark yell from the deck.

Paralysis seized me. I knew nothing about the LSMR. Not how she steered, her speed, what kind of engines she had, or how many screws, the tuming circle...nothing. W You can guess what happened. Bone-ingrained habit took over and I started BELLOWING at PLEBE SPEED the old drill: "Right-full-rudder-all-engines-stop!" A voice I took to be that of Davy Jones boomed hollowly up from below, echoing the orders. It was the voice tube from the steering station one level down.

"Fire-the-gun-toot-the-whistle-break-and-dip-the-five-flag" Iranted on at full velocity.

As we had no gun, no one fired. (Anyway, that part had originally been to alert ships astern, before radio.) The same sharp helmsman yanked the whistle cord six times. An equally sharp signalman broke the "O" flag, probably thinking I'd called for the obsolete five flag out of "ensign's error".

"Quartermaster-keep-your-eye-on-the-man-Boatswain's-MateBoatswain 's-Mate-where 's-the-Boatswains-Mate ? " I rattled on.

The Quartermaster spoke up with "Aye-aye, sir." By some miracle a Boatswain's Mate now stepped forward and said his lines precisely: "Boatswain's Mate, aye-aye."

"Boatswain's-Mate-call-away-the-lifeboat!"

Well, we didn't have a lifeboat, but we did have, as I recall, an LCVP, so the Boatswain's Mate shragged and yelled over the side of the tower to the oil-stained crew working in the boat to lower the "#&%* @ thing" and go get the "X#$%! dummy."

By then, with engines stopped and the mdder full over, we had tumed a quarter-circle and slowed down. I had a moment to look around, and noted with pleasant surprise that, with our shallow draft, the stiff breeze was setting us rapidly down on the canvas-and-kapok "man". The LCVP

was already there, with bow door lowered to the water's edge for rapid pickup.

I didn't hear anybody sing the lifeboat crew's rowing song, and of course there were no oars to toss. Nevertheless, in jig time the LCVP was hoisted back aboard, and the dripping dummy brought to the conning tower by a grinning Coxswain.

I saluted the Chief Inspector, an ironjawed old Commander. "Sir, the man is recovered," I reported in a normal tone.

In another miraculous coincidence, he gave the scripted approval by barking, "Carry on, Mr. Mcintosh!"

Late Wednesday aftemoon we retumed to Littie Creek, and the hell began as the inspection party read page after page of criticisms and black marks. Poor Skipper Plante's head was hanging low as the Chief Inspector railed on about such things as the wad of trash he had stuck behind the wardroom door Monday moming that was still there Wednesday aftemoon.

He concluded, however, by saying something like: "But, Lieutenant Plante, never in my long career have I witnessed such a performance as your newest officer gave as OOD Monday. I congratulate you on your Junior Officer Training Program^ which I hope you will share with us in an official communication. Your elapsed time of five minutes, fortyfive seconds, to recover the man overboard has set a new record for Amphibious Force Atlantic!"

For the next couple of days, the Captain didn't quite know what to make of me, or what assignments to give me. Soon enough, however, he found my feet to be of common clay and happily figured out my first assignment.

It was to write the report requested by Amphibious Training Command, detailing the superb junior officer training program that had enabled one of his officers to set a new seamanship record. That really was my first venture into creative writing, which I subsequently discovered to be one of the more useful capabilities of a versatile Navy or Marine officer.

Vast and well-remembered Plebe knowledge, however, might arguably mn it a close second.

CAPTAIN CHARLES D. McINTOSH, USNR (RET.) '51 Mac Mcintosh served in an APA, LSMR, DDR, and on a destroyer division staff before converting to civilian life in late 1955 and completing his Naval Service in the ready reserve. He wandered for several years before becoming an advertising copywriter and, eventually, a founding co-partner in a medium-size ad agency. He reports that on arriving at the office one moming in 1982 to find his partner, the accountant, and the agency's funds departed, he took this as an indication it was time to retire. He and wife Frieda now live in South Lake Tahoe, California, where he divides his time between snow-blowing, non-skiing, and writing novels.

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We received the following excerpt from the Vinson Hall Newsletter: Mrs. Robert R. Thompson, who came to live at Vinson Hall the day it opened in June, 1969, already is making plans for her 100th birthday in July when she will become our second centenarian, joining RAdm. Frank Riley Dodge '18, the oldest alumnus of the Naval Academy, who has been living at the Hall for 13 years.

They are the most senior of some two dozen "over 90" residents among the current 227 men and women who enjoy life at Vinson Hall.

Lulette Thompson now is in " assisted living" at Vinson Hall, an area where several residents who need some help in their daily lives but do not need nursing care, have their apartments. (The two hip replacements she had some years ago now hamper her movements.) A remarkable lady, Mrs. Thompson continues to be interested in all aspects of Vinson Hall life, its daily events and its new residents as they arrive, making cogent and apt comments. In her quieter moments she listens to classical music and the Saturday opera on radio as well as a lot of news broadcasts.

She is a native of Berkeley, California, and remembers the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. "I thought it was judgment day I" she said. As a young woman, she enjoyed tea dances in 1915 at the San Francisco Exposition. And in 1916, she was married in Panama to the then LT Robert R. Thompson '12, a submariner.

The Thompsons enjoyed two tours of duty in Hawaii, one before World War I, and another after it.

Her husband spent most of the first World War in Lsubmarines in Bantry Bay, Ireland.

Mrs. Thompson had a son and a daughter who provided her with eight grandchildren, several greatgrandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

One great-grandson is a graduate of Harvard Law School.

Two grandchildren live in the area and are constant visitors. Capt Harry Seymour, Jr. '65 retired several years ago and now is Director of Development for the Naval Academy Alumni Association. A granddaughter, Mrs. Barry Zilin of Woodbridge, VA is an artist.

Mrs Jean Merriken Harrison, of Baltimore, MD, widow of Mr. John Stanley Harrison, Class of'21, died 26 Dec 1995. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Harrison.

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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 By now, most of you dear friends have realized the deadline for the last issue was not met; so, a lot of time has elapsed. The decision to terminate my efforts in your behalf still stands, but, of course, some news still comes in, and I am glad to pass it on.

One of my best contributors turned out to be our eminent legal correspondent, Carlos Badger, of Modesto, California, who is still practicing at the ripe old age of 93. Good Genes!!!

Not only that—but read on.— His wonderful letter follows, and a decision was made to offer it in its entirety, as it is fascinating!

It is heartwarming that one family could produce so many outstanding children. It tells you something about "family values," and I would suggest we look back to Mr. and Mrs. Badger, Sr., who produced all this.

Your column in Shipmate continues to be the most interesting of any class. My brother, of the class of '35, agrees. He suggested that I help you out by furnishing you with details of an award I received from SAR, which so far as I know has not been published in any magazine or news service. It reads: "Awarded to the oldest member of that family who had the most number of its members on active duty as commissioned officers." The group was: LCdr Carlos J. Badger, USN-Ret, Class of '22; Cdr Ashby J. Badger, USN-Ret. '25; Capt.

Rodney J. Badger, USN-Ret., '35; Capt. Heber J. Badger, USN-Ret, '41; Lieutenant Colonel Thomas J. Badger, USA-Ret, entered the Army from ROTC at the University of Utah at Hickam Field on December 7, 1941 and promoted from Second Lieutenant to Lieutenant Colonel in the field; Lt. Theodore J. Badger, USAF, who entered the service from ROTC at MIT and was a fighter pilot instructor; and Lt. Rachel Badger, Army nurse, who landed in Africa and went up the boot. Besides these brothers and sisters, a brother of a sister, Major Horace A. Quinn, USA-Ret, [USMA] '35, was on staff with General Marshall as metallurgy advisor, and Major Edgar C. Norman, USA-Reserve. Two brothers were considered in essential industries and did not serve. A brother-in-law was 5-F and engaged in selling autos, and he did not serve in World War II either Needless to say, there are a lot of stories that could be told about most of us, including Rodney's being on the VINCENNES when it sank and was picked up 24 hours later (the only one of us who never leamed how to swim!), and Heber, who was twice

Commander of the Navy Tophatters, and the test pilot and Commanding Officer of NAS Annacostia, Maryland. Believe it or not, I am 93 and there are still 9 out of the original twelve left!

Thought that I would take the advice of my brother Rod and help you fill your column. Best wishes! Carlos J. Badger More sad news from the West Coast: A letter from Patricia Haynes, daughter of Nina Walsh, that her mother passed away in San Francisco November 22, 1995. Nina's first husband— you may remember—was Casey Sherrer, and Patricia was their only child.

Nina and Harvey Walsh had made their home here at Vinson Hall, traveling a great deal, and, of course, all that time dear Harvey was writing a wonderful column for Shipmate each month, until his sudden fatal heart attack.

Following this, Nina moved to San Francisco to be close to Patricia. Patricia writes that her mother always took a great interest in Shipmate and news of other Classmates.

A contribution to your favorite charity in her name may be made by those wishing to do so. Patricia's address is 999 Green Street, #2101, San Francisco, California 94133.

We extend our deepest sympathy.

More sad news from the East Coast: The next bit of news is about Roger Nelson (Rear Admiral, USN Retired), who is living in a Nursing Home in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

He recently had the misfortune to break a hip, and is currently in Carlisle Hospital, and hopefully on the mend as of this writing. His son, who lives nearby, is very attentive, visits him regularly, and takes him back to his home, which he has kept, and which was formerly occupied by him and his late wife, Isabel.

Send him a card. It would raise his spirits to know you are thinking about him. Imagine being an Admiral in the U. S. Navy (!!!!) with the name of "Nelson" maybe they called him "LORD" for short.

When you read this, we will be drawing close to Easter and its joyful meaning; and the blues of this dreadful blizzard, which we have endured, is a thing of the past. It has been a beautiful sight, however, and I longed for my sled, but I could not find it!!!

So, a substitute will have to be found. I'll let you know. Love and Kisses. Jo Hill Carter

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Pres., RAdm. Elliott B. Strauss, USN (Ret.) Send news directly to Shipmate.

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Pres., RAdm. William B. BaUey USN (Ret.) Sec'y, RAdm. Raymond R. Waller USN (Ret.) 309 Bridgeboro Road, Apartment 2452 Moorestown, NJ 08057-1428 Steve Bedford of our Class married Isabel. Steve was a great football player, while at the Naval Academy. They had one son Tony Bedford. Steve died in 1942. Isabel married Dr. Gil Hardie. Isabel is now deceased. Tony Bedford invited a group to his home, in San Diego, during the Christmas holidays. Three days before the party. Dr. Gil Hardie died. However, the party was held as a Wake. Among those present were RAdm. Cliff Cooper, class of 27, and his wife Barbara, who was a LT. in the Army during World War II. It was quite a Wake. The military attending reminisced old times and experiences during World War II. From Frank Falge comes: This is written on December 7, 1995—Pearl Harbor Day. Best Wishes for a Happy Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year. Last Christmas the post office, for some reason known only to them "retumed to sender" all mail addressed to me during the holiday season. So I did not have the pleasure of your answers.

My efforts now are to complete writing my autobiography for the benefit (I hope) of the members of my family and especially of my great-grandchildren (there will be 12 on the first of January). Being single again, the opportunity to go over my mementos, letters, notes, and diaries brings out many events long forgotten of my four years at sea during the war, and beginning with the ARIZONA. My attempts to find a willing relief, or someone that his senior would part with is a story in itself.

This Pearl Harbor Day, being the oldest living survivor of the ARIZONA, I was discovered, had my first standing ovation at the Navy League dinner, was written up in the Naval Postgraduate News and the Monterey Herald, appeared on television station KCCN, and gave a talk to the Naval Order of the U.S. Being only 92 I now have to set my mind on my "life" objective—shall I try for the year 2000 and enjoy some great-great-grandchildren (my oldest great-granddaughter is 15). After all, I'll only be 97.

I would still like to have information on our Classmates. Please write. Again Happy Days and Bon Voyage.

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Pres., RAdm. Walter C. Ford USN (Ret.) Sends news directly to Shipmate Received from Harry B. Heneberger (51), son of Harry Heneberger, Class of 25, the following: "Burnice "Pete" Heneberger, widow of Harry Heneberger, died at home after a short illness on November 19, 1995, four days before her 89th birthday. She was a real daughter of the Navy. Her grandfather, Capt. Robert Boyd, was in the Class of 1856; her father. Commodore Burns Walling in the Class of 1876, and her son, Harry, Jr. in the Class of 1951."

Received from RAdm. E. K. Walker, Jr., SC USN (Ret), ('54), son of RAdm. Edward K. Walker, Class of '25, the following: "Mariam Walker, widow of our Ed Walker, RAdm. USN (Ret), died in Clemson, SC on December 24, 1995, of pneumonia at the age of 92. She had moved there to the Clemson Downs Retirement

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Community in 1992 to be near her daughter Gail.

She was buried with her husband, Ed, who died in 1988 in the Naval Academy Cemetery on Hospital Point. She is survived by a son. Rear Admiral E. K. Walker, Jr., SC, USN (Ret), '54; a daughter, Mrs. C. R. Reuning; and four grandchildren."

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On the phone Ben sounded pretty ill with the flu.

Shortly after, a virus not covered by flu shorts, got your cortesponding secretary. This was while recovering from a bladder operation, so the column is too short. Conditions are improving, except for the unshakable one, old age. Too bad Ponce DeLeon and DeSoto didn't find that fountain!

All Hands—have a good time on 26 April in Crabtown or wherever you are!

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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 Hubert Strange's son. Commander Hubert Strange, Jr USN (Ret.) 52 has advised Shipmate that his mother, Mrs. Jean MacDougall Strange, died on 31 Dec. 95 in Annapolis, MD. Funeral services were held at the chapel on 5 January. The Class extends condolences to their children.

Bill Anderson wrote that he had an operation in 1994 for colon cancer and that follow-up exams have shown no further problems. He is now bothered only by old age, a situation that now bothers most of us, probably. His telephone number, which was listed incorrectly in earlier rosters, should be 803-3455337. Bill, we all wish you continued good reports on your check-ups.

Plans for the reunion go forward and Ben Custer hopes everyone has mailed the action card with many signifying "I'll be there God willing." It will be the first ever 70th reunion in Crabtown. Ben reflects on the kind of sea-goin' folk we would have seen in the Yard had there been a 70th when we were Plebes: Class of 1852!

The following is an excerpt from the package you should have all received: We are sending this communication to all members including those we were unable to reach by telephone. Pre-preliminary response is most encouraging. Mrs. Jane Aylward has graciously consented to be my Associate Reunion Coordinator, working most closely with the widows of the Class of 26.

PROGRESS REPORT: Our Alumni Staff has a commitment from Loews Hotel to hold a block of rooms for those who expect to arrive on 25 April. There is also a private dining room reserved for an informal dinner and "get-together" that evening. The Hotel is located just off Church Circle on West Street. The hotel has excellent facilities. There is a Courtyard with no steps, for loading and unloading cars and buses, and a parking garage. Loews also offers a free jitney service for their guests anywhere in Annapolis. We ask that you make your reservations directly with the hotel and indicate you are with the Naval Academy Class of 26 Reunion Group. Telephone 1-800-526-2593.

Our plans include conducted bus tours of the Yard in the forenoon of 26 April. We will gather for lunch at 12 o'clock in the dining room of Alumni Hall (site of the old Isherwood Building). The dining room overlooks Spa Creek, and we can move easily from there to Worden Field for the parade scheduled for 1545.

The Superintendent has welcomed us to the Academy on 26 April. He said in his letter to our President, "It would be an honor if you and your Classmates would join me in a formal parade on Worden Field that day. The contributions your Class had made to the Academy and the Naval Services in the 70 years since graduation are immeasurable.. .Welcome back and best wishes for your reunion."

Here's wishing a fair wind and a following sea to bring us to Crabtown for our reunion.

Ben also wrote that he had a Christmas note from Ted Frederick in which he sounded in good shape and happy. Ambrose Crowley and Henry Boorse keep in touch with Ben and expect to be at the reunion.

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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 Blizzard of 1996—as this piece is being prepared the nation's Capital and environs are digging out from a wide ranging blizzard which has dumped many tons of snow along the East Coast. As we emerge from this blanket of white stuff, it is being compared to the storm of 1922 when the roof of the Knickerbocker Theater caved in from the sheer weight of snow killing many people. Radio and television devote a good portion of their programs to it—along with bits of advice: e.g. "If you don't have to go out, don't go!" "If you are parked in the wrong place, hampering snow removal—go to the bank and withdraw enough to pay the fine—then look for your car." To cap the climax—it's snowing again!!

Philip M. Jelley writing from Oakland, CA expressed appreciation on the part of the Jelly family for the articles in Shipmate about their father, Joe Jelley, and for the contribution in his memory.

27 Lucky Bag—A notice which requested a '27 Lucky Bag for Eleanor Marshall was placed in the September issue of Shipmate. The response was very good. More Lucky Bags were offered than were needed. Eleanor has lost the address of the nice lady in Coronado who offered a copy. If the nice lady will contact Eleanor at 904 West Banett St., Seattle, WA 98119, she would appreciate it.

The Battle of Midway—continued The Battle of Midway as mentioned in the December issue has elicited response from Bill Vickery of Burlington, NC who has done extensive research with the intention of writing a book in tribute to the Men of Midway. In the course of his work, he has presented us with a list of '27ers who were on the scene, (or in support), together with the ship or unit to which attached. The ranks indicated are those which were applicable at the time of this epic battle.

The names follow: LCdr. Randolph B. Boyer—staff Desron 2 LCdr. Robert C. Brixner—Midway CO VP-44 LCdr. William B. Brockman—CO NAUTILUS LCdr. Oscar H. Dodson—HORNET LCdr. Glenn R. Donaho—CO FLYING FISH LCdr. Edward J. Drew—CO VP-72 LCdr. Claren E. Duke—CO GROUPER LCdr. Myron T. Evans—CruDiv 6 Staff LCdr. Theodore C. Fauntz—VINCENNES LCdr. George L. Heath—PORTLAND LCdr. Martin P. Hottel—CO CUTTLEFISH LCdr. George A. Lewis—CO CACHELOT LCdr. Jack H. Lewis—CO TRIGGER LCdr. Eugene E. Lindsey—ENTERPRISE * CO VT-6 (KIA) LCdr. Arthur E. Loeser-ATLANTA—(KIA) 11/42 LCdr. Samuel G. Mitchell—HORNET—CO VF-8 LCdr. Francis W. McCann—NORTHAMPTON LCdr. William M. Nation—CO VP-13 based at Pearl Harbor

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LCdr. William R. D. Nickelson, Jr, ATLANTA LCdr. Eliot Olsen—CO GRAYLING LCdr. Samuel M. Pickering—VP-13 based at Pearl Harbour LCdr. John S. Thach—YORKTOWN—CO VF-3 LCdr. David C. White—CO PLUNGER

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Sec'y, Capt. Albert O. Momm USN (Ret.) 717 Maiden Choice Lane, Suite 518 Catonsville, MD 21228

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Pres., RAdm. Samuel B. Frankel (Chick) USN (Ret.) 17379 Bernardo Center Dr., San Diego, CA 92128 Sec'y, Capt. Philip R. Osborn 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 At this writing, Annapolis, along with the rest of the eastem states is digging out from one of the worst storms of this century. No Class news has been received. But Kemp Tolley has rallied to the occasion and given us his first letter and comment for the year 1996, returning our thoughts to the various fates of our Classmates in the Asiatic Fleet at the start of WWII. His letter follows: This is my FIRST LETTER dated 1996! Only 4 years to go for the Big Bang. We had our usual vigil here, along with a neighbor and wife, sitting in front of the crackling frre and swilling vodka with sakuska until time to go in and watch on TV the ball go down in Times Square, accompanied by a glass of bubbly Piper Heidseiclc. Once, about 1946 or 7 or 8, la V and I saw the ball drop in person, back in those days when it was safe to walk at midnight in New York. (Yes, and in 1930 or 40 you could walk or ricksha ride in Shanghai at 3 ack emma, stoned, sloshed, and never have a fear, then ride out to the ship in a sampan without a thought of being dumped over the side for your wallet.)

The enclosed is an offering for the '29 column, hoping it is not too long. It is time we remembered that '29 paid a large price in the Far East. Just for the hell of it, I looked thru the quarterly rosters of those days—1931 to '41 and counted the guys who had taken the lure of the Far East, and just for your record, here they are: E.J. Burke; W.L. Kabler; J. H. Keatley; E. R Martin; A.M. Gray; R.B. McCoy; E.G. Conley; E.A. Roth; R.S. Rooney; CO. Triebel; H.C Lang; R.S. Benson; C.R. Armbrust; S.C. Strong; J.B. Berkley; J.C. Bermingham; J.W. Britt; EJ. Johnson; R.N.S. Clark; S.B. Frankel; T.W. Davison; H.C. Bemet; W.S. Denham; M.M. Martin; W.S. Galbraith; K. Pryor; E.D. Jordan; M.G. Brown; J. Raby; L.C. Simpler; R.C.Brownlee; R.F. Crist; CA. Meeker; H.C. Murray; FB. Stephens; P.R. Osborn; D.F. Stillman; K. Tolley; A.J. Miller; R.R. McGregor; CA. Walker, Jr. There was little better to do Sunday evenings First Class year than to attend the YMCA lectures in Memorial Hall. After one such affair, I had soon forgotten the speech, but not duty officer CDR "Mort" Deyo's shiny black half-Wellington boots, clearly displayed as he sat on the platform beside the lectern. Shortly thereafter I had the pleasure of dragging Mort's extremely pretty and vivacious brunette daughter to a hop, thus providing an opportunity to delve into the boot situation. "From

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China!" said Miss Deyo, followed by pouring out the delights of her family's Asiatic tour.

Next year, ENS Tolley, aboard battleship FLORIDA, found Norfolk, then Guantanamo, deadly dull. "Yep" said the Old China Hands, "just apply for the Asiatics." Then they spun tales of the Russian gals; 60-cents-a-bottle scotch; opulent, free, gentlemen's' clubs; horseback; golf; and an ensign's total inability to spend all of his monthly pay of $143.25. Before the '41 war, I can recall at least 38 '29ers who took advantage of the foregoing advice during my three tours, eight years, in The Asiatic Fleet, spread out between 1931 and 1942.

On 8 December 1941 (Manila time) our '29ers felt the heat of war instantly. Cavite Navy Yard was destroyed on 10 December HERON (AVP-2), skipper Bill Kabler, perilously headed south from Manila, spending one full day of dodging Jap bombers, shooting down a four-engine flying boat and damaging others, winning the Navy Cross (NC) and promotion to the head of our class. "T" Davison, (NC), skipper of FINCH (AM9), fought enemy bombers for weeks, then was evacuated by submarine. (FINCH was scuttled, but later salvaged by Japs.) Marine CAPT Harry Lang was killed the day Corregidor surrendered. Skipper Adolph Roth, TANAGER (AM-5), (NC) and Flash Jordan, exec of LUZON (PR-7) died as POWs aboard the Jap hell ships sunk by our own subs and aircraft. Skipper John Bermingham (NC) was lost with PEARY (DD226) sunk by Jap bombers at Darwin, Australia.

Skipper Jake Britt went down with ASHEVILLE, (PG-21) south of Java by Jap destroyer fire. Jack Galbraith miraculously survived the sinking of the HOUSTON (CA-30), and further survived the hell of Jap prisons. BARKER (DD-213), Jerry Miller executive officer, was heavily shaken by bombs off Sumatra and on 15 February was sent to Australia.

Skipper Joe Berkley and his TULSA (PG-22) was one of the few ships surviving the debacle south of Java in early March '42, along with skipper Kemp Tolley in his two-masted schooner LANIKAI (PY?), three times reported overdue and presumed lost, last Asiatic Fleet ship to arrive in Australia. LANGLEY (AV3) and PECOS (A06) had been sunk in the

same general area, along with EDSALL (DD-219) and PiLLSBURY (DD-227) both with all hands. Bom in 1845, a Fleet had died — small, obsolete, overwhelmed by Japanese air and sea power. Of our eleven Classmates, only six had escaped death or capture."

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Pres., RAdm. William O. Snead USN (Ret.) Cort. Sec'y, Capt. John A. Moreno 1214 Fifth St., Coronado, CA 92118 619-435-3732 Just finished reading R. R. Timberg's '64 fascinating account, The Nightingale's Song. Every Academy graduate should read it. It's complete and accurate and comes from our side. Learn the similarities and differences between the Academy of 65 years ago and the School of 30 years ago to today. Timberg did an excellent job. But, perhaps because of his USMC background, he is more comfortable with the Marines vs. the Navy in describing and analyzing the characteristics and careers of RAdm. J. P. Poindexter 58, Lt. Col. R. C. McFarlane '59, Capt.

USMC (ex-SecNav) J.H. Webb 68, Capt. (Senator) J. S. McCain '58, and Lt.Col. O. L. North '68. All are distinguished graduates, with outstanding records. His comments on others, particularly the politicians, are also interesting. Caution: his language is a bit crude at times—not what you learned at Sunday School.

But to news more closely related to the Class of 1930, there isn't much this month:

The San Diego Group will hold their next quarterly luncheon at the SubBase on Friday, 1 March, 1996.

Roscoe Newman underwent a minor operation at Balboa Naval Hospital in January. He recovered nicely.

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Pres., 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) President Jack Miner is artanging a great 65th Reunion, to be in mid July at Annapolis.

Our Washington January luncheon was canceled due to the heaviest snow the old-timers among us have seen in the area. But ' 3 r s gala Christmas luncheon with our ladies on December 19th at the Chevy Chase Club was a great success—no snow and 21 present: Marge Bellis, Ruth Day, Audrey Dempsey, Bill FitzGerald, lone and Skillet Gillette, Edith Krause and daughter in law; Helen Leverton, Doc MacDonald, Jack Miner, Abe Metsger, Francesca and Dick Steere, Easy Stewart, Margaret Toth, Virginia and Johnny Webster, Margaret Werts, Elsa Woodaman and daughter Susan. It was good to have Helen Leverton with us from North Carolina; by the way we apologize for omitting Helen from the attendance list for the funeral of Anne Williams in Norfolk last July. The S t e e r e ' s came from Mitchellsville; difficult since neither drives. Audrey Dempsey came from Norfolk; we hope she will soon be a resident of Vinson Hall and a member of our Washington group.

Vinson Hall is home for the Gillette's and Marge Bellis; Dean Black is in the adjacent Arleigh Burke Pavilion. Margaret Toth had been resident there, but we sadly report that we—and Vinson Hall—lost Margaret 9 January. Margaret had been with us at the December luncheon and on 4 January at Julie Becton's funeral—she had been in fine spirits in spite of having been on dialysis for a many months. She leaves daughter Josie Linen of Richmond and grandson Jamie Linen of Washington. Her fimeral is scheduled for 25 January at Annapolis. She had lost Joe in January, 1969. Contributions were suggested for the Residence Assistance Fund at Vinson Hall, 6651 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, Virginia 22101. This excellent fund is to assure that widows left without Survivors' Benefits will not lose their Vinson Hall residence for lack of support.

Audrey Dempsey's daughter, Jean Wolf hosted an elegant party for Audrey's xOth birthday on the 23rd of December.'3rers enjoying the festivities: lone and Ralph Gillette, Donald MacDonald, Lynn and AB Metsger, Jack Miner, Estelle Needham, Virginia and Johnny Webster.

We had a fine turnout at Julie Becton's Fort Myer funeral, 4 January. The Class was represented by the Gillette's, MacDonald, Roberta McCain, the Metsger's, Miner, Stewart; and Margaret Toth whom we were about to lose.

From Naples, Florida, Joe Thornton tells us that JB Colwell remains on his 3 golf outings/week routine (a tough customer). Carl Lucas entertained at least part of his large family in December. Anne and Red Child are off on an Amazon cruise; plan to attend our 65th. Al Reed moved into the care center of Bentley Village, his retirement complex; he is blessed with two daughters nearby, one in Naples, one in Fort Myers. Joe reports he himself has experienced some decrement in mobility and in vision— hope you get them back, Joe.

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Bob Heilig advises that the San Diego group plans a luncheon for Thursday, 18 January; they forecast a large turnout. We are glad to hear our fine Southem California Reporter Emeritus Ed Burns is home, out of the hospital.

Dick Peterson has checked with the Mothersill's and Tripi's (Helen still teaching art), Frances Veasey, Firth's, Wilson's (Irina continues her artistic gardening).

Ah Gadrow keeps in touch with our Norfolk group.

They project a luncheon 28 January at Audrey Dempsey's.

Elynor Brown continues to keep us posted on events at Fleet Landing. Elynor promises to be with us on our 65th.

Norma and Dick Hay report past and prospective travel: Norma and I have just returned from a visit to her sister, Alice Arnold (widow of Bear Arnold, '23), at Fleet Landing. We had a four generation reunion there. Alice's daughter and son-in-law, the latter's son, daughter-in-law and 3 children represented that side of the family. Our daughter, sonin-law, grand-daughter and the latter's fiance represented our side of the family.

While there, I visited P. K. Will. He is now a permanent resident in the new section of the health clinic. ...We had a good talk. I was afraid I wouldn't recognize him, but we recognized each other immediately.

We also had a brief visit with Gene Ritchie and Elynor Brown....

We were quite impressed with the facilities, organization and security at Fleet Landing, but not enough to move there! The food was excellent also.

Our granddaughter, Debra, is now an RN and will be marrying a doctor in April. We expect to be going to South Carolina for the wedding.

I am awaiting some film being developed and believe there may be some pictures of our last Class luncheon on it. Shall hold this letter until the prints arrive.

emy on Wednesday, 13 December . There were 25 attendees which included Janet and Bill Stuart, Louise and Modoc Sunderland, Mary Bruce and Howard Prince, Marian and Bob Gamble, Sara Ann and Carl Mott, Dora and Henry Schleider, Frances and Will I. Bull, Dottie James, Lloyd Mustin, Wes Johnson, Larry Smith, Nona Ward, Francis Foley, Jane Moncure, Muriel and Barry Atkins and Jane and Win Bailey. The Baileys had recently moved to Annapolis from Lakewood, California and plan to live at Ginger Cove. We hope they will be regular attendees at our future luncheons.

Pat and Hibby Hibschman, Isobel and Doug Moulton.

Ralph Cullinan called from San Antonio to tell us of the death of Isobel Moulton. Her brother, W. Ashton Lee of Denver wrote; "...inform you of the death of Isobel Lee Moulton, widow of R. Adm. H. Douglas Moulton, a Classmate of yours. Isobel and Doug first met in New Caledonia, where she was a Red Cross worker and he was Admiral Halsey's Air Operations Officer, but they did not marry until 43 years later!" December, 1985. She was a retired VP of Steuben Glass, had been educated at Briarly School in New York, and in Switzerland and Italy.

Doug after flight training and VS-2 SARATOGA resigned in ...37, joined US Steel, was recalled and joined Admiral Halsey's staff August 1941. 1946 he was released from active duty as a Rear Admiral, USNR, returned to US Steel, served as a vice president. Doug died May, 1988.

Updates: Barbara Ramage: Arden Court, 2505 Musgrove Rd Silver Spring, MD 20904 tel 301-847-2187 Mrs. Geo. J. Gundlfinger: 5555 Montgomery Dr.#1204 Santa Rosa, CA 95409 Al Reed: tel 941-598-3191 extension 2302 Doris Hagberg: mail undeliverable. Doris had moved to be with her daughter in Boston. Anyone have further information?

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Pres., Capt. Will I. Bull USN (Ret.) 1725 Oak Lane, McLean, VA 22101 Art Cumberledge and LJ Buln^ at Class Luncheon Dick enclosed a luncheon picture, labelled "last picture of Art Cumberledge", also showing Ed Bums.

Jean Farrington of Kailua sent us a handsome picture, with a note: "Had a knee replacement in May. Didn't work. Another one in Januaryâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;'96 will be a great year!"

George Purdy sent a contribution for the 65th to Jack Miner, but regrets he and Midori won't be coming from Tokyo.

We are pleased to hear that George Peckham came home to Azalea Trace, Pensacola, after a successful spinal operafion on December 11 th. George gave us an upbeat report on social activities of the Trace. John Crumpacker forwarded us this report.

Thank You! Private support built a baseball clubhouse and dugout facility!

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Here and There With '32 The Washington/Annapolis members of the Class enjoyed one of the best attended luncheons in quite some time at the Officer's Club at the Naval Acad-

Francis Foley told of attending a dinner that announced the commemorative stamp honoring the Naval Academy on the occasion of the Academy's 150th Anniversary. Francis said that in conversation with the Assistant Postmaster General that he could not help but remark that not only did they honor the Academy but also our Class as "32" is very prominently displayed in the upper right hand comer of the stamp.

Louise and Modoc Sunderland had just retumed from a short trip to Antarctica. They flew to Tierra del Fuego where they boarded a Russian research vessel, the AK,JOFFE, and traveled south where they saw lots of ocean, icebergs, rocks, snow, penguins and seals. Modoc said it really was a very nice little ship with their group of 40 in sole possession. They landed on rocks and visited an abandoned whaling station and visited a Polish research station. All in all, Modoc said it really was a very nice trip.

After the Sunderlands left the group they spent a week in the Argentine and then a couple of days in Montevideo, which city they found to be delightful.

The two day drive which they took along the Atlantic Coast and the Pampas they thought was rather boring. Buenos Aires was large, crowded, noisy and dirty with nice parks however. Also there is a cemetery which everyone visits. With the Sunderlands we are never sure where they will go next but it usually is different.

In browsing through various boxes, I came across a picture of our sterling Class baseball team taken the summer of 1930. As you may remember this was the first year, the Academy officials decided to keep the second class at the Academy instead of going on a cruise during the summer. The idea was to introduce us to aviation and we all had several flights in patrol planes and we took apart rotary airplane engines and put them back together again. Surprisingly, the engines actually ran when we finished. Generally the summer was aviation oriented.

The summer baseball was one of the many activities to keep idle midshipmen out of trouble. In spite of such things, as I recall, some of us managed to

Left to right: Seated: Williamson. Wellings, Quarles; Middle Row: Hitchcock, Hodgkins. Coombs. Thompson. Huriey, Counihan, Kid Mohler (Coach); Back Row: Bunce, Bull, Keene, Parker, Johnson, Brewer, Carroll, Ruckner

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stir things up a bit. But back to baseball, the team was undefeated—we only played one game. A game with the Plebe team (Class of 1934) and we won that game. Most of our action took the form of batting practice and inter-squad games.

The coach. Kid Mohler, had just reported as the varsity coach. He had been a minor league baseball player who was notable in that he was a left-handed second baseman. For those who are not baseball "aficionados" that is a rarity. It was also rumored that the Academy hoped that his son Orville Mohler, an outstanding athlete, would follow him to the Academy but unfortunately for Navy he went to USC where he became a very great football player.

We have lost one of our Classmates that, unfortunately, we have not seen much of in recent years.

Carl Philip Nelson died on 27 July 1995 in Bismark, North Dakota. Phil stayed on after graduation as a past midshipman in order to row in the Poughkeepsie regatta. Afterwards he resigned and returned home to Bismark to try his fortunes in the civilian world.

As we all know 1932 was not a good year to start out to make one's mark in civilian life. He had his ups and downs trying to get established. When World War n broke out Phil applied for a commission in the Navy and was commissioned a lieutenant in 1942 and shortly thereafter he was ordered to active duty at the New York Navy Yard. In 1944 he was ordered to sea duty and served in MIAMI and HANCOCK. He

was released from active duty at the end of 1945 and retumed to civilian life, working with the Northern Milling Company in Montana. In 1958 he returned to Bismark where he settled down, working for the North Dakota Water Commission where he stayed until his retirement in 1976.

North Dakota Governor Link awarded Phil the rank of Commodore in the North Dakota Mythical Navy for his significant contributions to the North Dakota water resources development. His work with the water commission was also recognized as he was awarded the North Dakota Water Wheel for his leadership development of state water resources.

Phil was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, El Zagal Shrine and the El Zagal Plainsmen. He was a very active member of the McCabe United Methodist Church in Bismark where he worked with the youth of the church and was a leader of the Explorer Scout Troop. Services were held for Phil at the Methodist Church on 31 July 1995.

We received word from Mary Clyde Wintle, Jack's widow, that she had decided to move from Shreveport, Louisiana, where she had been living for quite a number of years, to Dallas, Texas to be near one of her daughters. Her new address is Marriott Brighton Gardens, 12400 Preston Drive, Suite 104, Dallas, Texas 75230-1859 and her new telephone number is 214-960-2674.

Word was also received reporting the death of Dave Kinert's widow, Marion, on 26 November 1995.

The following are listed as whereabouts unknown with the USNA Alumni Association: William A. Adams, Jr.; John D. Akstull; Charles M. Andrews; Mrs. Edwin C. Asman; Mrs. Burl L. Bailey; Mrs. Harold E. Baker; Harry A. Baldridge, Jr.; Clark H. Barr; Mrs. George R. Beardslee; Charles E. Beers, Jr.; Capt Francis S. Bell, USMC; Mrs. Walter F. Bell; Frederick W. Bond, Jr.; Mrs. T. K. Bowers; Joseph H. Boyle; Horace N. Broyles; Miller S. Burgin; Edward E. Burrowes; Harvey A. Bush; Leonard J. Carmouche; Charles E. Clark; Earl S. Coleman; Paul

Thank You! Your support built a first-rate Visitor Center!

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J. J. Conner; John B. Conway; Mrs. Robert E. Coombs; William L. Culbertson, Jr.; FrankM. Davis; Conrad L. Dixon; Andrew G. Doedeyns; Francis Donaldson, Jr.; Augustine P. Donnelly, Jr.; Robert E. Duell; Mrs. Robert T. Dunn, Jr.; Theodore W. Duvall; Clark M. Ellis; Louis B. Ely; Roy D. Engle; Ralph W. Fackler; Mrs. Willard Feldscher; George R. Fink; John N. Gilligan; CAPT Richard O. Greene, USN (Ret.); Mrs. Halford R. Greenlee, Jr.; Raymond J. Greenwood; James F. Grove; Rush B. Gunther; Mrs. Albert E. Hanson; Thomas G. Hardie; Paul T. Harney; Adam B. Hart; Mrs. Richard D. Harwood; Joseph F. Hendrickson; Mrs. Charles Hitchcock; David E. Hughes; Mrs. George E. Hughes; John W. Hughes; Mrs. George L. Hutchinson; Eugene Janz; Mrs. John H. S. Johnson; John W. Joyner; Robert H. Kashower; Mrs. Charles Keene, Jr.; George W. Kennedy, Jr.; Frank I. Kerr; Orville P. Kerwin; Clifford Larson; CPT Robert J. Lawrence, USAR; Stephen Malina; John W. McCalla; Hudson L. McGuire; LCDR Carlyle R. McKibbin, USNR; George W. Meyer; Mrs. G. B. Miller; Bleen A. Millirem, Jr.; Robert C. Moore; Samuel W. Morris, Jr.; Lawrence L. Myatt; William H. Noyes; Francis J. O'Brien; Walter Orzechowicz; Paul G. Osier; Alexander J. Paradzinski; John R. Parks; Mrs. William T. Partridge, Jr.; Mrs. Charles E. Perkins; Arthur A. Peters; Carl C. Peterson; Mrs. Robert V. Philburn; Allan W. Pickard; William H. Pragnell; John B. Read; James F. Richards; William E. Robey; James M. Rodgers; Mrs. Joseph P. Ronan; Charles Rosen; Emmett C. Ross; Robert D. Ross; Virgil P. Sanders; Mrs. John C. Saunders; Edgar H. Schaid; Frederick R. Schreiter; Ralph H. Schucart; Mrs. Bruce V. G. Scott; Ethan A. Scott; Jester J. Sedore; George H. Selin; CDR Hugh B. Severs, USNR; Mrs. Spencer L. Shaw; William C. Shellberg; Hugh L. Sheridan; Thornton Sherwin; Edward P. Simonson; Howard E. Smith; Lee C. Snoeyenbos; Mrs. Rufus A. Soule; John W. Still; Frank H. Threlkel; Mrs. Lois Trippe; Mrs. Augustine Tucker, II; George R. Van Home; John R. Van Slyke; John Vaughan; William T. Vrooman; Mrs. Lucien E. Wagnon; Donald A. Weaver; Robert H. Wheeler; Mrs. William J. Widhelm; Vaughan B. Williford; John J. Willson; Mrs. Ronald L. Wilson; Mrs. Alison O. Winter; Mrs. Jack W. Wintle; Harold C. York

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that the Serbs and Croats will move in and take possession of Bosnian arms and equipment. The financial drain is also considerable as the U.S. share of UN peacekeeping costs will exceed many billion dollars. Further, the geographical location assigned to the U.S. is simply terrible with tortuous terrain precluding easy entry or exit and replete with poor roads, bridges which cannot handle the loads of our armored vehicles and sown with land mines and tricky arms. Our task is not easy. Superimposed is the ethnic long-lived hatreds within the region and the countries abounding, i.e. the Greeks and Turkish. The Balkans have always been a "powder keg" and progenitor of world-wide conflicts. It should also be remembered that the Russians are very sympatico with the Serbs and will not stand idle if they are threatened. Tom is "right-on," as always.

"Larry" Marks died on 19 Dec 95 in Montgomery, AL after a long illness. Larry was a Southem gentlemen in every sense of the word and a quiet and lovable Classmate. We will miss him and extend our condolences to his loved ones.

The World War II pilots of Fighting Squadron One met aboard the deck of the KITTY HAWK in San Di-

ego on 7 Dec 95. The occasion was to honor "Smoke" Strean, their ex-skipper, our Classmate.

The pilots, known as the "High Hatters,"flewF6F Grumman Hellcats and built a reputation as one of the Navy's most respected fighter squadrons while serving aboard YORKTOWN. In one month during the summer of 1944, the squadron shot down 101 Japanese aircraft, destroyed 61 aircraft on the ground, sank 8 ships, silenced 26 anti-aircraft batteries and scored two direct bomb hits on an aircraft carrier.

The pilots called "Smoke" 'Sir' to his face and 'hard nose' behind his back as he was one tough, unforgiving man and for that they all agreed they owe him for their lives. Congrats, "Smoke," quite a tribute!

"Ike" Dew wrote in from Medford, OR to advise that all was well except that chores and other activities were becoming slower and slower in accomplishment. Ike sent greetings to all Classmates. "Ike, keep chugging ahead!

All Classmates are urged to write in at least once a year. The sands of time are running fine. Let us hear from you.

Lee Riddell called in from San Diego. She is scheduling a Class Party in January and advised that a 1933 Luck Bag is available for the asking—the source being Lt. Dean Asher' 90 who can be reached at 904-457-2866.

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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 San Diego Correspondent, Mrs. R.S. Riddell 4037 Alameda Dr., San Diego, CA 92103 619-295-9091 The Annapolis-Washington Group met for lunch on 12 Dec. at the Chevy Chase Club. Attending were Blick, Cobb, Coleman, Bowen, Elliott, McKibbin, Oren, Moorer and Pratt. Although a festive occasion and the Club had outdone itself with tasteful Christmas decorations, the atmosphere was somewhat subdued due to losses in the past year and illnesses pressing in on those absent—our prayers are with them.

Tom Moorer rose to the occasion and brought us up to speed on the domestic scene and international affairs. Tom takes a very dim view of deploying U.S. troops to Bosnia and the viability of getting our troops in and out within 12 months as expostulated by the administration. Our U.S. responsibility is to arm and train Bosnian troops which can't be done in 12 months. If we leave after 12 months, Tom feels

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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 There is a new plaque in Alumni House in Annapolis honoring major contributors to the Alumni Association's Endowment Fund of unrestricted contributions for support of the Naval Academy and the Association. "Class of 1934" is the only entry under the Franklin Buchanan Society for gifts of between $100,000 and $500,000, which was from transferring our two funds held by the Alumni Association to their big one. The only listing above us is the "Class of 1933 Endowment Fund."

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A Christmas card from Marion Smith (Victor's widow) noted that last June she made a bus tour through Britain with son Holland, "Miss Laurel," and Holland III, "introducing the 'grands' to their roots."

They took five days in a rented car touring the Cotswolds, where Holland "masterfully managed the roundabouts." In September Marion and her sister Kay made a "glorious cruise to the Eastern Med and the Black Sea, including Istanbul and Yalta, where Victor was Admiral Leahy's aide for the 1944 conference there. "Many photos of the Admiral are in Livadia Palace but none of Cdr. J.V. Smith." The photograph here is of Marion visiting one of the royal castles in Scotland.

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V J^^^HIHt^H^HM^%^Pfl^^l Marion Smith castling royally in Scotland Our card to Marion was retumed for a wrong street number, corrected and remailed with a new stamp.

That, too, was retumed, probably because I had not sufficiently marked over the previous return symbol. I took that to the post office and explained the situation. The clerk covered over everything but the corrected address, canceled the stamp and remailed it.

Two days later it came back again. Finally the postmaster put it in an inter-station envelope for the postmaster in San Diego to deliver. We hope that worked.

Sadly we report that Art Gralla, who did so well initially, has not recovered from the effects of previous small strokes and has moved to the Veterans Center in Houston, where he will be near his son, a cardiologist. His new address is VAdm. Arthur R. Gralla USN (Ret.), Veterans Administration Center, 2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. He would be very happy to hear from Classmates and other friends.

Grayson, David (12). Jane, and John (15) Merrill A Christmas summary from Grayson Merrill included this photo of the Annapolis family taken on a Canadian cruise in late August along with Jane's ancestral family their favorite minister and his wife, for a party of twelve. "Not dreaming that the cruise line would go broke shortly thereafter, we hearuly enjoyed the shipboard hoopla and sight-seeing in Quebec, Montreal, etc." The Merrills also took time off for a summer visit to their time-share condo in Smuggler's Notch, NH. At home Jane has been busy at Chesapeake Academy as head teacher of music and computers, with her musical productions involving myriads of children becoming locally famous for excellence. With much better software, multimedia and Internet capabilities in place, she plans to teach only computers this year. Grayson "plods along as a supporter of family activities and a computer volunteer for our church, all in defiance of waning vision. minor arthritis and a down trend in height... Now

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that the Republicans have set the year 2002 to balance the budget I have chosen the same minimum target for my life expectancy."

Emily McNaughton (Bruce's widow) came east to visit her daughter living near Annapolis so we had a very pleasant dinner at Chez Smith for Emily and Susan, son-in-law Jim Thompson and his sister Ann on the Friday before Christmas. The young greatly enjoyed the reminiscences of our younger days, such as spending the last two days of our honeymoon with the McNaughtons in their one bedroom flat in Chicago when Emily was pregnant.

We're sorry to report that Doug Holladay died in a hospital in Richmond, VA on 22 September last.

Doug was a Severn graduate who first entered the Academy with '33, was tumed back to '34, and left us at the end of plebe year. He came back to service through WWII and retired as LCdr. USNR. He was a member of the Alumni Association and had planned to attend our 60th reunion unril an illness precluded the trip.

On the other hand, a Christmas note from Sammy Shaw's son Michael reported that Joy is living with him in Willits, OR, recovering very well from radiation treatment for lung cancer, her second such in ten years, and in fact is doing so well the family expects her "to live foreverâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;or nearly so." Her younger son and his family were coming out to join them for a happy Christmas holiday.

The death of Arleigh Burke was thoroughly reported in the previous Shipmate but I must pay personal tribute to the Naval officer I rank first of the three best leaders and professionals 1 have ever known. From my own close contacts with him in the service and in the Alumni Association, especially when I had to report to him that I had just relieved my captain in a DesLant AD for alcoholic incompetence. Arleigh was the perfect example of Douglas Southall Freeman's description of leadership: "Be a man, know your stuff, and look after your troops."

Arleigh's living that code was an inspiration to me.

Ave atque vale.

A last minute note from Jim Bentley described his visit with Cecile to MITSCHER, an ARLEIGH BURKE

class destroyer, after her commissioning at Pensacola and enclosed this photo of the Bentleys on the dock alongside. Jim wrote, "The visit was a trip down memory lane for a World War II destroyer sailor. (I served in five.) I was tremendously impressed by the changes that have taken place since I left command of FANNING in 1945."

The Bentleys with MITSCHER Remember this dicho, all you who never write of your doings that would interest your Classmates. Sin noticias, no hay periodica (Without news, no newspaper).

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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 Cort. Sec'y, Capt. W. H. Packard USN (Ret.) 5600 Yorktown Blvd., Ariington, VA 22207 (703)536-7120 The first paragraph in the '35 column of the December Shipmate was intended to be a "thank you" for the help received by your Corr. Sec'y from the members of the Class Family during the past 26 years. It also expressed a Merry Christmas to all readers, thus saving your Corr. Sec'y from sending 100 plus individual Christmas cards. Apparently some readers interpreted this paragraph as a farewell from your Cort. Sec'y. Several notes have been received expressing the hope that I am not planning to retire from the Corr. Sec'y job. I must admit I would like some time off from that task, but no one has volunteered for same yet. I do request that the many to whom I owe acknowledgment letters, please forgive my tardiness in fulfilling that requirement.

As mentioned in the January/February column as "late items", the Class Family was reduced in December with the passing on of John (Flash) Flachsenhar's wife, Marjorie, who died on 6 December in San Diego; and of Chet Briggs wife, Ruth, who died in Baltimore on 7 December. Marjorie's memorial services were held at Point Loma Community Presbyterian Church and, in addition to Flash, were attended by the following members of the Class: Lou Bauer, Ralph Baum, Margot Doukas (in the attending musical ensemble), Mary Jo and Bill Hazzard, Barbara and Norm Meyer (from Carlsbad, New Mexico), Dave Nash, Cathy Peppard, Teeny and Lew Schock, Skip Sellers, Fred Stiesberg, Bill Wideman, and Ruth and Mac Wordell. Among the large turn out for Ruth Briggs' memorial service at St. Andrews Chapel at the Naval Academy on 18 December were many from Ginger Cove where Ruth Briggs lived and Chet continues active; also Class representatives: Hattie Abhau, Ida Mary and Lou Detweiler, Patsy and George Hutchinson, Sellen and Ed Keats, Wy Packard, Elise Seymour and Bobo Thomson.

News on more Classmates lost in December have recently been received. William C. File, Jr. died on 11 December 1995 in Florida. He was a retired colonel in the U.S. Army, and a request has been made to his son for informafion on Bill's Army career and other obituary data. Also, Lloyd A. Smith died on 31 December 1995 at his home in Edge water, Florida.

Information for his Last Call is being researched and will be submitted for the April issue of Shipmate.

A new loss was Arnold Johnston's widow, Georgia, of Vienna, Virginia, who died on 21 December.

Memorial services were held 23 December at the Murphy Funeral Home in Falls Church, VA, with the following Class representatives attending: General Chappie C h a p m a n , Ida Mary and Lou Detweiler, Jesse Gay, Louisa and Jeff Parker, Dorothy Rider (widow of Monty Montross) with her daughter, Wyatt and Wyatt's husband Michael Nocera, and Marion and Bobo Thomson. Georgia is survived by son, Gerald of St. Croix, Virgin Islands and two daughters: Janice Kinsella and Joanne O'Brien. Granddaughter, Kelly Kinsella of the USNA Class of 1993, also attended the funeral services and sent a nice note to thank the many members of the Class who attended those services. It meant a great deal to Georgia's family. When Kelly was at the Naval Academy, she set many swimming records. The Class is honored to have her name on the swimming score board donated to the Academy by our Class. She is now a Lt(jg), recently received

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her pilot's wings at Pensacola, has her carrier qualifications, and will soon be based in Norfolk, Virginia. Her brother, Edward Kinsella of USNA Class of 1995, is about to begin flight school.

For those interested in Class statistics, the total number of Classmates known to be alive at the end of 1995 was 162; total number of widows of Classmates for which we have known addresses was 169.

Changes in address: Ruth and Slade Cutter have moved from San Antonio to Ginger Cove at 5108 River Crescent Drive, Annapohs, MD 21401-7369; Teeny and Lew Schock have made a local move to the Wesley Palms retirement establishment where Flash Flachsenhar lives at 2404 Loring Street, San Diego, CA 92109.

Late item: Doyen Klein's wife, Jane, died on 8 January 1996 at the Washington (DC) Hospital Center. Plans have been made for her memorial service at the Fort Meyer Chapel on 18 January followed by deposit of her ashes at the Columbarium located in the Arlington National Cemetery.

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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 Corr. Sec'y, Capt. William A. Ellis, USN (Ret.) Goodwin House West #832,3440 S. Jefferson Street, Falls Church, VA 22043 Right now, we are in the midst of "Blizzard '96." with snowing ever since Saturday night. It still hasn't stopped as of this moming, Monday, 8 January. The snow is so deep it is up above our window sills, and the driveway and walkway are impassible. We haven't had a snow like this since 1983! Our snowblower is of no use, and at our age, the doctors won't even let us tackle shoveling. So we've just made a call to a snow removal service to come and dig us out when the snow stops falling. But enough of this and on with some news that might be of interest to all.

As we previously mentioned, we will be moving sometime in March to our new apartment in the Goodwin House West, a continuing care retirement community. So please note our new address in the masthead. A telephone number will follow when we are assigned one after we move in. Speaking of the telephone, the '36 "Hot Line" (800-799-USNA) was placed out of service as of 20 January because we cannot provide this service in our new home, our apartment phone being on the house system line. So please don't try to use it. It has been a pleasure to have had an 800 number at Downing Street. We'll miss it, and thank those who made use of it with Class news. So get back in the habit of keeping us informed by mail.

Had a nice chat with Ginny O'Grady Hammond on 10 December who said she was just home from Germany where she was on the river tour in October—Danube, Rhine, etc.—for two weeks. Said she enjoyed the beautiful scenery and seeing an abundance of historical sites along the way, and was fascinated with her stops in Vienna and Frankfurt. As of our chat she was planning on coming east for Christmas to visit her son and family in Virginia Beach. Thanks for the news Ginny and the chance to chat with you. We'll miss the "Hot Line."

A chat with Ben Oelheim brought forth the news that Val had had a back problem but that both were well and in good health as of the call. Said they were planning to come east in June for the 60th and looked forward to seeing everyone. He also reported seeing the Shetenhelms frequently, and that Ralph Arndt

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was now in a nursing home. Enjoyed our chat Ben and wish Val and you the best in the new year.

We also had a brief chat with Jim Coddington on 14 December when he called to say he planned to attend the 60th and was bringing his daughter with him. We were sorry to leam that his cancer of '89 and '92 was now in his lungs. Said he was due for another CT Scan in a few days, but as of the call felt great. Guessed he would just have to live with his present condition of health and hope for the best.

Good talking with you Jim, and our best wishes for good news resulting from your CT Scan.

Dick Pratt's call on the "Hot Line" reported that the Pratts were back in their Fleet Landing residence and that they would be among those attending the 60th in June. Said everyone was doing well and that the Mortons and Pratts were now the only '36ers holding down the fort at Atiantic Beach.

From Athens, GA, Joe Reed's Christmas note sent best wishes and reported: "I don't think we will make the 60th as my hearing is real bad and I have trouble talking to people. Thank you for your many years of writing the Class news in Shipmate. I look forward to receiving and enjoying every Shipmate I receive.

Please note in your Roster that my area code 104 has been changed to 706, thus our new phone number is 706-548-1285...Today is Dec. 7. Remember Pearl Harbor? I do! I was supposed to go up to 'Wheeler Field to play golf with my Air Force brother.

We had to change our tee time to a few years later...Have a fine reunion. We will miss being there." Sorry you can't join us Joe. We'll miss seeing both Mildred and you too. Meanwhile, keep hanging in there.

Speaking of area code changes. Alec Tyree sent in the following changes to the '36 Roster: "When in Milaga, Spain, our phone number is 952-485-835, and in the sununer when we are in Maine it is 207864-5146." All please note.

Dale Quackenbush reported that he had given up his California mobile home and that address should be deleted from the '36 Roster. Also his area code in Venice, FL, is now 941 so that his phone number should be 941-484-4086.

The Alumni Association now shows Vince Combs' address as C/O Snelser, 3065 124th Ave., NE, Bellview, WA 98005. We guess he has started on his world tour previously reported.

Regretfully we noted that "Last Call" in the December Shipmate showed that Dave Seaman died on 9 July 1995. We have no fiuther details and no obituary was published. Our last mailing to Sam Shilling was retumed and the Alunmi Association advised that his son reported to them that Sam had died on 3 September in Pensacola. Here too, no details were provided. By the same token our last mailings to Betty Lou Krogh Lamberto and Lillian Simoneau Vineberg were retumed with no information, and so we can only assume sorrowfully that they too are deceased. If anyone knows differently, we would appreciate being promptly notified.

In the Roster change Joe Barker's middle initial to "H" in lieu of the "A" now shown. We apologize for this error.

We share with you portions of Bob Sleight's annual Xmas letter (This year written by Barbara) which had this to say: "He who writes the Christmas letter can't do it this year due to failing eyesight, so I am filling in...We canceled our trip to the Mainland in late March due to Bob's health. Since then, he has been in and out of the hospital 3 times. He almost said Adieu to life on this earth, but rallied on three different occasions and is now stable, weak, and on oxygen, but at least he is at home watching TV and taking naps all day long, frastrated because he can't read or work at his computer. So you see this has occupied our time and my life has changed considerably—no longer free to come and go as I

please. I am 'Keeper of the Pills' and dispense them four times a day; also blending up his meals of Ensure Plus which is 95% of his diet." Barbara goes on to say that Bob's fourth great-grandchild was bom in 1995 and that his fifth is due next month in April, and that her oldest grandchild had turned five in November so that she no longer was able to say, "I have five under five." She considers herself lucky to have three grandchildren living on Oahu where she can watch their individual personalities develop.

Concluding the letter she added: "...The new Convention Center is being built directly across the Canal from us. Right now they are in the process of pounding 2,700 pilings and should be finished with that part of the project by the end of March; all very deafening but fascinating to watch. Bob is not at all happy about the whole thing—and that is certainly an understatement!.. .Enough for now. We are thinking of you all and pray 1996 will be filled with love, health, and peace for all of us." Thanks Barbara for your "Sleight Saga Update." We are all very sorry to leam of Bob's ill health and wish him a speedy recovery and much improvement under your loving care.

Thanks to Bob Odening we have this report on an A&N Game get-together in the Los Angeles area.

"The old adage 'It's always fair weather when good fellows get together' was never truer than on BIG GAME day when a spirited band of NAVY boosters gathered at the home of Nancy Hansen in VanNuys.

Rooters included Katie and Fred Chenault; Francie and Al Furer; Bob Neyman and son Russell; Sylvia and Bob Odening; Helen Ramage, widow of Don Ramage '38; and Marge Wilson, Don's widow. The cheers for Navy's gains were just as lusty as yesteryears. In the hope of influencing the outcome, each OAO was given a small bottle of NAVY cologne worn as a pendant on a Blue and Gold ribbon. This secret weapon came close to working. Following the game's disappointing ending, an enticing array of dishes was offered buffet-style as we thanked the specialists who prepared them. Bravo Zulu for Nancy!" Thanks Bob for your report and the accompanying pictures which unfortunately we could not use since it was not a group picture. We'll use them in our history book.

Oiu' thanks to Dottie Entler for her letter of 17 December giving us some very good points of advice on adjusting ourselves to our new home in the Goodwin House West. Said she had enjoyed a Christmas visit from her daughter Dawn and her husband who brought her a small lighted tree and oodles of gifts to fill her stocking.

A phone chat with Jimmy Rutter brought forth the news he and Ruth had made a two-day trip to Oahaca State Park for an enjoyable and interesting week in November. Jim was due for surgery on 17 January to tie together his third, fourth, and fifth vertebrae with nuts and bolts. We wish him well and a speedy recovery and no more back pains.

In closing, we regret to report the death of Kathleen Ryder on 8 December at the Crystal City Nursing Home. She'd been failing in health over a long period of time. A memorial service was held on 14 December at the Memorial Baptist Church in Arlington where she had been an active member for many years. Deacon, and with Jack the Coordinator

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for the "Meals on Wheels" program. We will all miss Kathleen and to Jack and the family we all express our deepest sympathy. Beside Jack, she is survived by her children, Lee Kathleen and John Esterling, and one grandson. Gage. Those Classmates and friends desiring to do so may send personal condolences to Jack and family to the home address: 2237 N. Trenton Street, Arlington, VA 22207-4038.

That's all for now. We'd thought the snow had stopped, but here we go again! We've already had about three feet; no telling what we'll wind up with.

At any rate, our driveway is finally clear thanks to a snow removal company. All we can say is, "Come on heavy sun and melt this mess and let us get back to summer weather." Hopefully, you'll hear from us again in April, but if not it will be due to our having moved to Goodwin House West before our deadline is due. So take note of our new address, and let us hear from you.

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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 The San Diego Lunch Bunch met 12 December at the San Diego Yacht Club in a fine luncheon hosted

by Margie and Walt Phaler. As always, it was well attended, well hosted, and presented fine food. So much so that the resident photographer had difficulty in getting pictures not showing people in the process of eating. Twenty-one attended: Ed Arentzen, Ginny and Claude Bailey, '34, Peg and Bernie Bieri, Mel Cooper, Lois and Bob Eriy, Sid Freedman, Fill Gilkeson, Bud Hall, Bob Lander, Margie and Walt Phaler, Eloise and Gene Rankin, Bunny Shupper, Russ Wallace, Jack Whistler, and Ellie and Vic Wildt. Eloise and Gene Rankin will host the next gathering in Febmary.

on 14 December. Her death was unexpected. He classes her as an outstanding person and a devoted church woman. Her memorial service was held at Grace Episcopal Church, where she had been an active member, on 19 December with interment in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Church Scholarship Fund, P 0. Box 1059, Kilmarnock, VA 22482.

She and Joe left three direct descendants; Joseph F. Dalton, Jr. of Dallas, TX, David P Dalton of Richmond, VA, and Suzanna Shaulis of Merritt Island, FL, and six grandchildren.

Please put notifying the area coordinator in your check-off list. This one seemed to slip through. If you hear of a case help the family by suggesting notifying the area coordinator We lost Tom McAdams to cancer on 28 December. He spent one week in a hospital and two weeks in a convalescent facility before passing away. Cancer had been part of his life for a long time. His funeral was on 30 December at St. Anne's, Annapolis.

The service was well attended and included many Classmates and other Annapolitans. His remains were inured in the USNA Columbarium. The Class provided a memorial floral artangement.. We have lost a bright companion, ever ready graciously to host a Classmate passing through town.

Becky Ingling, widow of Waffles Ingling, underwent serious surgery on Wednesday, 3 January, and passed away this moming, 6 January. Here we lost an energetic, warm, and participating member of our group.

The following are listed as whereabouts unknown with the USNA Alumni Association: William G. Abbott; George W. Armijo, Jr.; Mrs. Charles L. Browning; Mrs. Franklin D. Buckley; Paul S. Burger; Gates Castie; Thomas J. Crowe; Albert W. Crowell; James H. Deese; Jack L. Dillard, Jr.; Charles E. Essex, Jr.; Mrs. Frank W. Evans, Jr; Jack M. Evans; John N. Faville; CDR Robert M. Fenn, USNR; Dixon D. Fiske; LCDR George H. Foster, USNR; CAPT Charles E. Gibson, USN (Ret.); Mrs. Edward B Gibson, Jr.; Robert C. Gregor; Wesley E. Gwatkin Robert I. Hale; James R. Holden; Cari W. Hughes LCDR Norton L. Jeffers, USNR; Paul B. Kelly Harry F. Klein; Cedric H. Kuhn; Lawrence A Russ Wallace. Claude Bailey '34. and Gmny Bailey Frank Smart writes that we lost Frankie Dalton, Lamphier; Stephen G. Lawrence; Harold G. Leith Joe Dalton's widow, on 15 December. Frank reports Herbert W. Lyda; Alden W. McDaniel; Merie B McKaig; Joseph K. McLaughlin, Jr.; Roger B she had been ill for four weeks, entering the hospital

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Merritt; James H. Moran, Jr.; LTJG George E. Mortissey, USNR; Mrs. Stanley S. Paist, Jr.; James A. Petree; Wilson C. Philips; Robert J. Pritchard; Anthony F. Rose; James F. Scott; Frank P. Shelbume; Robert S. Shropshire; Richard C. Smart; Thomas A. S. Steele; Royal E. Stuart; John G. Sullivan; Walter B. Tomlinson; Theodore J. Vincent, Jr.; Edward C. Watters, III; Wendell H. Williams; Ambrose G. Witters; Howard M. Young; Charles J. Zellner.

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Pres., RAdm. M. H. Rindskopf USN (Ret.) Chairman, Wash. Area; Capt. J. H. Raymer USN (Ret.) 703-979-8130 Sec'y, Capt. R. W. Carter SC USN (Ret.) 3118 Little Creek Lane, Alexandria, VA 22309 (703) 780-8779 Leadership—Integrity, Courage, Selflessness, Decisiveness!!! You all have said pointedly that you believe that the basics of our Naval performance will always lie in those qualities. It does seem to me that Arleigh Burke is such a leader, and one who is completely real in his words and actions!! We start the year by saying our Good Byes to Arleigh Burke in this world, a true leader, a good boss, a good man, and a good friend! Our Leadership Forum for 1996 started on that same day—with a great sense of the reality of what a leader can do, and did!!

PRESIDENTS CORNER: As is our custom in January, we report on our Leaders Forum for which we always get gracious thanks from each of the speakers. For this 12th session it was no different.

But this year it was different in three significant respects. First, we had good representation, including a couple of the ladies, at all sessions on all three days—and it is thanks to Jack Raymer our new Washington Chairman for getting out the troops.

Secondly, for the first time, both CNO Mike Boorda and Gen. Krulak, Commandant of the Marine Corps (our favorite speaker) were on hand. The schedule was dismpted, but in no way diminished by the funeral, with full military honors, of Admiral Arleigh Burke. The President, Deke Ela, myself and about 2000 others, were there.

The theme of the Forum this year was, "Know yourself, know your job, and know your troops" This gave many of the speakers the great chance to tell sea stories about how they have motivated their people to produce beyond the call of duty. The Supe, Adm. Chuck Larson, gave one of his inspiring talks built around the fact that his second tour is most rewarding and effective because he knows whereof he speaks. He emphasized that, "excellence, without arrogance" is a must. VAdm. Katz, ComSurfLant, sprinkled his remarks with many excellent stories about "hands on" leadership by example. Both CNO and CMC talked off the cuff and made contact with members of the audience as they explained that thoughtful, compassionate leadership wins friends while it builds morale and ensures mission accomplishment. The CNO stated that he singled out West Point cadets because of the Army-Navy football game. The questions which always increase as the participants lose their self-consciousness evoked some very frank responses from all the speakers. We have talked with the USNA law/leadership management about editing the tape of the meeting for viewing by those of you who have never had the chance to "see for yourself. Some of the new elements of this forum including part time attendance by all Midn Company Comdrs, who are 3-stripers, in addition to the Brigade and Regimental staff and nine Midn 2/c

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who serve as Staff SGT/MAJ. The other Academies contingent also include their 2nd class. We will provide a summary of the critique sheets submitted by the participants for next month. MHR MAILBAG: We all remember REUBEN JAMES

(DD-245) as the first U.S. Navy warship to be lost in WWII—along with 102 officers and men. Col. William V. Kennedy writes to tell us that a sevenfoot granite base statue, patterned somewhat after the Lone Sailor statue at the Navy Memorial in Washington DC, will be erected in Portland, Maine—this in honor of all Maine sailors lost in WWII. On one side of the monument will list the 102 lost with REUBEN JAMES; the other side will be a silhouette of the Portland-based FREDERICK C. DAVIS, the last ship to be lost in the Atiantic in WWII. It is always good news that honor is being done our WWII lost shipmates. Drop me a card if you wish more information or wish to contact Col. Kennedy who is Chairman of the Memorial group. Incidentally, Bob Schelling served in REUBEN JAMES, but was on duty in

NICHOLSON (DD-442) at the time of the loss. Another interesting little bit came to light this month—a local Classmate sends me a clip from the Washington Post "Capital Notebook" section titled "Taking the Shiver Out of Navy Timbers". Reading got a lot more interesting when I noticed that the writer was Guy Gugliotta—Washington Post Staff Writer!!! I was about ready to put in our Class credit board—when Mike Rindskopf calmed me down telling me it was our Classmate's son whose stuff I had read!!!!. Carry on!!

FORUM: "As I think—therefore I am"!! So sayeth French philosopher Rene Descartes, and for the Class of '38 it might be amplified to, "As we think—therefore we are"!! Well, we sure are of strong feelings of applause as well as concern. Seven letters this month, two voicing high approval of the Class Leadership Forum project—as focusing attention on what should be Priority #1! The other letters pretty well line up with a 3-pager from the a California Classmate who like most of us seems confused, concerned, and in a "words-fail-me" mode due to some curtent Navy policies. Your more significant policy concerns fisted were: • Drags and the selling of drags—at USNA!!! How could this be tolerated in any form, shape or size???

• Diversity!—Is this the prime objective rather than quality???

• Quotas!!! We are told that there are no "quotas"—only "goals" of 12%, 12% and 5% of the 3 major minorities. Two of you really trumpet this as classic "Doublespeak" and frankly wonder about a nine-letter word— "integrity" !!

Apparently it goes on and on—such as to the Plebe class "goals" of 36% minorities—17% female, etc., etc., etc....Goals—Quotas?? But you all seem most dismayed and concemed about the USNA announced policy regarding Midshipmen pregnancies whereby Midshipmen who become pregnant or father a child may take a one year leave of absence, then re-apply for admission if arrangements for the child's custody have been made—and while on such leave is entitled to military medical benefits. Persons concerned will go to Midshipmen's Counseling Center for professional assistance—etc., etc. All of you— think this kind of thing warrants "Dismissal—period!!! Nothing to discuss or mitigate!!!" It's here that you use words like, incredible, unbelievable, outrageous, shocking!!! Well, as Descartes said— "As we think—therefore we are!!!" We surely have earned the right to "think"—and for the present we surely "are" so—voice your opinions—whenever and wherever you think proper—to Military, Political, News, Media, USNA etc. It just might help!!

Thanks for the letters—keep 'em coming!!!

EVENTS: Christmas is always a celebration in the Class—but got only one report from each coast.

In California, Mary Frances Bennett, and Jane and Bill Rogers hosted the party at the San Diego Yacht Club, 7 December 1995.. .a date everyone reminisced as to their whereabouts on Pearl Harbor Day, 1941.

At the party, the Akers, Alec Ball, Betty Bardshar, Mary Frances Bennett, Buaases, Finns, Harringtons, Dan Henry, Jensens, Kerchevals, Klippels, Ogles, Bill Rogers, Lee Roberts, St. Johns, Rosemary Stott, Weshes, Nash Williams, Worthingtons and Zimanskis. Where were we all on PH Day '41????

At or near Pearl were the Akers, Bardshars, Finns, Ogles, Olsens, St Johns and Dan Henry. The rest of us were on routine operations elsewhere, including the Atiantic Neutrality Patrol. But here is one for the books!!! Guess who flew his PBY right through a Japanese fighter formation that was heading for Pearl???? Leo Jensen!!! Wow!! Leo—your name goes on the peg in my Class board titled— "First—and only Aircraft-to-aircraft sighting of WWII Peari Harbor Day!!!

Then—on the East Coast, the Washington Group Christmas Party celebrated in the Campaign Room at Fort Myer—in competition with an ice storm— which incidentally did keep some of the Class to miss. Here are 3 pics of the party—you know 'em. It was great to just talk about events—and as usual, the "Name that Tune Quiz" was played—20 great tunes, all with a girl's name for a titie. I think an average for ordinary people might have been about 8 or nine—but for our '38-ers we had a top of 18 right followed by a 16-er and a 14-er!! Terrific!! The pics show this great song-oriented bunch of '38ers!.

Jones Table REMEMBRANCE: All of us felt we knew Arleigh Burke because of his very special stature in the Navy. He was my boss for a time in DESLANT, and it was a honor to be on his team. We will remember him with admiration and approval as being

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the kind of a Naval Commander that was an honor to serve with in the greatest traditions of our Navy— Aye Aye Sir!!

MOVES AND RELOCATIONS: Once again we seem to be a pretty stable bunch of characters— maybe we just like where we are and what we are doing—or else I'm not getting all the dope on changes. Only two this month —one change of location and another a change of address-numbers!

John Bauer calls to change his address numbers to "198 Sharp View Trail, Jasper, GA 30143". Then Dan Ball gives us his new address as 1763 Royal Oaks Dr., #B28, Duarte, CA 91010. Usually a new address carries with it a story—send it along with a pic!

CLASS CLIPS: It's really fascinating!!...the things our Class has done, is doing, and keeps on doing! We've got doctors, lawyers, mechanics, teachers, writers, ministers,...the whole nine yards of talent! Then I get a copy of the "USNA '38 C.U.G. NEWSLETTER" Issue #4 put out by Chariie AkersFilename;:CA105.HF.! You guessed it!! The Class has quietly gotten into the Computer age and has it's own newsletter riding the digital tide! There is included a paragraph titled by member—such as Deke—Conny—Bob (Not Carter) Alec—etc. Discussion is live—such as the 57-1/2 Cruise, Leadership facets, pertinent comments, jokes, etc. Anyway, this accomplishment is too good to hide—congrats all! Looks like I am going to break down and get myself a modem just trying to keep up with you all!!

Sail on!!!

LAST THOUGHTS: Here is a new solution to the problem of the unending bartage of bad news on the radio and TV???? A friend of mine went to his Doctor and complained of nervousness, headaches, and high blood pressure.. His Doctor asked, "What have you been doing lately that is different from when you felt better"? My friend replied, "It's this terrible news of our country's problems—USNA, the Budget, Education, Crime, and more"! The Doctor thought for a moment, then took his prescription pad and wrote out a prescription—handed it to my friend with these words, "This will help you". My friend went to the drag store, handed the prescription to the draggist—who smiled and handed the prescription back with the advice to try the hardware store across the street. My friend then looked carefully at the written prescription of his Doctor—it read, EAR PADS-USE AS NEEDED!!! What say. Class?

Should I give it a try?? In the meanwhile, keep the snow shovel handy, remember somebody's birthday, take your medicines like you are supposed to and— do stay safe!! RWC

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Interim Pres., Capt. Paul Loustaunau USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. William J. Ruhe USN (Ret.) 1310 MacBeth Ave., McLean, VA 22102 A perusal of Christmas cards and letters from '39ers shows: from Barbara and Elmo Waring: Having departed Little Whale Cove June '94 and returning mid March 1995, we visited many of our friends and relations throughout the United States.

Had a last visit with Shel and Tom Gary enroute at Little Money, Miss. Enroute home we arrived at Grant Rogers' abode in Sedona, Arizona where Grant briefed us on all the necessary items to be addressed in order for us to balance the federal budget plus other important issues to make life more tolerable. Arrived back home on the Ides of March.

It was humdrum until 24 August when we departed for the East via Cambridge, Mass. Then back and forth across New England until it was time for

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Homecoming at Annapolis. Had lunch with Henrietta Schratz and Charlo West before the Tailgate '39 luncheon. Good to see so many, since too many of us are falling off the ladder, behooving all of us to keep in close contact. Before arriving in Pensacola, was with Cynthia and Fred Taeusch in Ponta Vedra. Then on home. Yes, our Christmas greeting poem is original from Barbara's pen and not a Hallmark card.

Betty and Art Fischer's note: This past year has been rather satisfactory. There has been no downturn of health of significance. One big milestone—Art's 80th birthday 'bash' last July with a turnout of eighty well wishers at the Submarine Base O'Club, San Diego. Art is feeling very transformed and is still looking ahead.

Ellen and Paul Dimberg write: We're still in Denver Saw the closing of Lowry Air Base, along with a rapid closing of Fitzimmons.

And now Buckley A.F.B. wants to be enlarged. No wonder the govemment is in such a mess. Enuf.

Paul has a bit of trouble walking. Arthritis in his back. Also we don't drive at night anymore. So activities—such as they are—are during the day.

Kathy and Skeet Bemis: This has been a quiet year, as we made no excursions away from our nest. We did manage to celebrate our 56th Wedding Anniversary and our having lived in the same home for 32 years. Both are noteworthy accomplishments. Skeet's vision allows him to watch TV from about three feet away. But he lets his reading machine read excerpts from newspapers and magazines to him. He also listens to many talking books on cassettes he receives from the Braille Institute postage free. Kathy keeps busy participating in the various activities of both state and local garden club .

Muriel and Chuck Jenkins; As in past years our news is mostly "National Geographic or Blue Cross". If it doesn't fit into one of these categories its news value may be questionable. The big trip for 1995 was an Alaskan cruise on the M.S. CRYSTAL SYMPHONY. We left home again in October for a "caravan" bus tour of the Ozarks, our destination a Branson, Mo. resort.

Muriel runs our never-floundering household. She had a cataract removed in May, the results of which have not yet reached expectations. She has never hung up her golf clubs and expects her vision to improve. Chunk has just completed his annual clinic-like cycle of physical exams and leamed that he is only burdened with a chronic loss of memory.

He hung up his golf clubs without a single game in 1995 and has withdrawn from his bridge groups, realizing his game was better when he remembered his partner's bids.

Laveta and John Parks: We began the year in a 6-year drought and water rationing. But within eight weeks we experienced 2 floods. The remainder of Spring and Summer were uneventful. On 20 August we began a 'Round Robin' 6-week, 7,000 mile drive around the westem U.S. Highlights of our trip were our son Jim's change of command ceremony as he tumed over the command of the Special Warfare Center, Coronado. He is now on the staff of Commander in Chief U.S. Special Operations Command, Tampa, FL. Also attended the SALAMUA ship reunion in Oklahoma City. John's VC Squadron was aboard the SALAMUA in Tokyo Harbor and provided air cover over the MISSOURI as the Japanese signed the peace agreement. Flew to the DC area for a Thanksgiving with family. Are now home to stay awhile with no immediate travel plans (No further travel for the Parks?).

Hal Felix writes: The last two years have been a little rough. My back problem is worse but my orthopedic Doc says surgery is too dangerous and so I'm taking epidermal block shots every three months giving me enough control to go on '39's cmise through the Canal. Picked up diabetes during the year and spent half a year recovering from that. We were at Sally and Bob Gulicks for the A/N game. Bob was a week out of surgery for an aneurism. But was looking thin and good.

A note from Di Helfrich:

Am spending the holidays with my Hope in her eastem shore home. Had a nice visit with Henrietta Schratz last week. The weather got so bad that I headed back here, only 2 hours from the Bay Bridge. Am keeping in touch with my boys via Email on the Internet. (My E-Mail address is: Dihelf @ tiac.net (all lower case letters).

From Gene and Tom Murphy: Life in these parts is fairly routine with Sam Major (about to move into IRCC) and Dick Jeffrey providing the needed "39 contacts. The Jeffreys and Murphys joined three other couples on a delightful Caribbean cruise over Christmas '94.

Lillian and Joe Vasey's card noted: Bud Cooper's memorial service at St. Anthony's Cathedral in Kailua was moving and a great tribute to him as a father, a Naval Officer and a person of strong moral fiber Joe included an article from the Christian Science Monitor. Importantly he notes that: The modemization of the Chinese military has become a high priority item in Beijing, as evidenced by the sharp increase in military spending, aggressive acquisition of Russian arms and a growing willingness on the part of the Chinese to resort to military threats in disputes with Asian neighbors.

For more than four decades China has threatened to invade Taiwan. But limes have changed and the possible military invasion of Taiwan is of high interest in Taipei where some military experts view a submarine blockade supported by coercive missile diplomacy as a realistic scenario. Taiwan's fears were reinforced last December when the press revealed a high-level meeting of military officials in Beijing to consider ways to 'liberate' Taiwan. (And, summarizing) Today the greatest potential threat to Asian order is not the Chinese military but the lack of a US-China policy rooted in American national security interests.

Billy and Vic Boatwright's card said: We pray that you will have a better year in 1996.

(They having heard of my leg being broken at Christmas time.) Glad to see the favorable review of your War in the Boats in the current issue of Seapower Magazine.

Lottie and Bob Laney's card showed a sea scene of Grand Cayman's Iron shore (watercolor by R.V. Laney!).

Maddy and Ken Barker: Our destiny this year was a trip in January to the Holy Land. We had an inspirational boat ride on the Sea of Galilee and reaffirmed our faith at a baptismal site on the River Jordan. Took a 'float' in the Dead Sea. The most inspirational experience of all was when our tour group crowded into the little chapel at the Garden Tomb for a special communion service. We couldn't let the summer slip by without a four-week camping trip to Jackson Hole and Yellowstone where we saw the Beehive Geyser shoot upwards about one and a half times higher than Old Faithful. At which a little boy beside us remarked "From now on Old Faithful will be boring."

Margaret and Doc Abbot's 20th annual NonChristmas Card says: We've given so many apologies for this Christmas card in recent years that we've been trying to figure out how to let go this tiger which we've had by the tail too long.

Doc received a new aortic valve plus two bypasses in January and had to cancel his Golden Eagle reunion in California. He'd gone down hill during the Spring from 'Shortness of Breath', but a lung specialist announced that his problem was asthma. He started treating it and Doc's shown steady improvement ever since. He went to Annapolis in June for his grandson's graduation and Capt. Lloyd Ill's retirement. Then in September he attended Tailhook '95 in Reno and Homecoming in October. Margaret's arthritis has given her a bad time this Fall. It had slowed her down to zero but with the help of threetimes-a-week therapy in a pool, she's resumed walking daily and is back to about a mile each day. Doc does mention that his Sea Cabin will be razed for a high rise condo to be built on its site.

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We're riding the punches, as we're buying one of the new condo units. It's on the 14thfloorat the east end of the building—ready for occupancy in two years. We think it's coming at about the right time in our lives and are looking forward to being able to turn the key and walk away.

Ginny and Jim Dunford: On our cruise to the Norwegian coast on the CROWN PRINCESS, we stopped at all the big cities

and three fjords. It was the magic of the fjords that we came away with as wonderful memories. Ginny took a five-day tour of the Carolinas and Georgia with the Fleet Landing Travel Club. She followed this with a trip to Cape Cod. Jim stayed home to work on the Fleet Landing's Humanities Forum to be held in the first months of '96. As chairman of the Fomm Committee, he's lining up speakers for the sessions.

Grant Rogers' tasteful, hand-painted card, with a silver star on a night-blue background and the message "Noel" was much appreciated.

Murray Frazee: Attended myfirstA/N game since 1945 with my 9-year-old grandson. On the fatal fourth down, he said, 'But grandpa, surely they should be kicking a field goal.' Out of the mouths of babes. I saw no one I knew and was seated in about the same relative position as when I was a midshipman. Maybe I should go more often than every fifty years.

Anna Mae and Bob Stuart: We are healthy and in good spirits. Anna Mae misses a decent indoor pool in our small town, but does aerobics. No travel plans for '96—but who knows?

Emily and Bud Gore: We continue to relish our life at Vinson Hall having no other Old Folks Home to compare it with and make us envious or produce a moment's regret. We have returned to our old parish of St. Dunstan's where we were warmly received, and we serve as coordinators for the monthly Episcopal Holy Communion which is celebrated in the Vinson Hall Chapel by the St. Dunstan's clergy.

Nida and John Renfro: Hi—we're just getting older and slower and not much exciting on canes.

Dagmar and Herb Kriloff: Took some trips to Hawaii, San Francisco, New York and Madeira. Too long. Another to Caims, near Cape York. Some friends took a trip around the world. They say that next year they're going somewhere else. (Oh?) Melbourne continues as an attractive city if you don't object to a few dinosaurs roaming the street.

Pat and Ben Jarvis: The San Francisco North Bay '39 group had a grand Christmas gathering on 15 December at the St. Francis Yacht Club, courtesy of Ben Fischer's lifetime membership in the Manila Yacht Club.

There was an excellent and spirited tumout with: Blackburn, Thompson and Wolf, plus Dresslings, Fischers, Furlongs, Jarvis', Jenkins, Parks, Wordens and Mordocks and Gano. Both of us are fighting the usual ravages of old age but are still kicking.

Nolf, Jenkins, Thompson, Susan and Ben Fischer A depressing call from Howie Thompson at Christmas time told of the death of Bud Cooper on 13 December at his home in Kailua, HI, of liver cancer. Bud with his family of eleven children and his vivacious wife Kathy, was a '39 icon "in the islands."

A dyed-in-the-wool submariner, he donated his major efforts in recent years towards developing the BOBBIN Submarine Memorial adjacent to the ARIZONA Memorial. His loss is a great one and most sortowful for his family and the many '39ers who counted him as a close friend. Then two days later, George Duncan died of a heart attack. After the shocked reaction to the sudden loss of our Class President, the news that trickled out about his death, had him collapsing on a restaurant floor while escorting a lovely lady to lunch. At this, my Carol, always admiring of George's flair quietiy commented, "Way to go, George!" George was dedicated to making '39 "the Naval Academy's finest class" both in esprit and organization. And did. The vacuum he leaves seems unfillable. Since George and I had an agreement for the survivor to give the other's eulogy, I signed up to give George's Eulogy on 22 Dec. at the Fort Myer Chapel where his Memorial Service was held and where he was then buried with full military honors in Ariington National Cemetery. But my luck ran out as I broke my leg two days before the funeral. Danny Weitzenfeld was tapped to do the eulogy and did a superb job. He described George as a man of infinite dimensions with a perpetual "joie de vivre." He was a legendary fighter pilot, a fearless test pilot who was tertibly burned in a bad crash on an aircraft carrier but who was back on duty after six months of plastic surgery and after retirement was a lawyer and judge in the Ariington courts.

Danny's concluding words were right on: God loves you George. Your family and friends here and everywhere are going to miss you. We thank you for your attention to us, to God and to your Country.

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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 At the time of writing this report for '40, the 2nd week of January '96—after a snow-blizzard weekend, the cold, weary and tired "PALS"* are—almost—welcoming these "winds of March". Then, as Poet-laureate Cliff Bundy might add: "It's an ill wind that...".

Before the white storms of January '96 the PALS* (Potomac Area Lunch Survivors) met at the Arlington, VA Army/Navy C.Club with their Ladies for an annual Pre-Christmas lunch on Friday, the 15th of December 1995. Mary Carpenter had decorated each of the five tables with a miniature Christmas trees— complete with decorations. A lottery decided the five lucky PALS* to take home their prize trees. Hosts Julianne and Ted Hill made sure that all thirsts and appetites were well sated. The group was augmented

by Louise Walker and Jerry Lindsay, driving from Bryn Mawr, PA with Betty and Jake Heimark; making a total of fifty. Vince Healey used the occasion to present NA '40 Blue and Gold caps to all the members of the McMullen/Healey '95 Homecoming Committee from all the other PALS* in thanks for a job well done. Caps were also mailed to the absent Mary Lou Moon, Frank Frankenberger and to Big Mac. Father Dick Heath, wearing his goldbraided cap, gave the luncheon's opening 'grace'.

(See's NOTE: You too can have one of these caps by contacting your see's Early. The $15.00 includes handling and postage, etc.)

Hank Bress '43 and Al Olsen '45 starred again as organizers of the now-annual '39—'50 Christmas Dinner-Dance at the O' Club in the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, on Wed. 20 December '95. The entree was filet mignon, and the "dance music of the 40s" was played and sung by maestro Robert E. Lee's "Aristocrats". The 'old boys' of '39, '40 and '41 managed to send five couples each, with NA '40 being represented by Mary and Bill Carpenter, Julianne and Ted Hill, DeWitt (also '39) and Charlotte Patterson, Virginia Trimble and Joe (dancing superbly) Weber, and Dee with Early (dances rarely) Winters. A very good time was had by almost all.

Goof-of-the-previous-Month; in the upper righthand comer of page 59 in the December '95 Shipmate you will find that the ol' sec'y has substituted Ted Hill for Bill Carpenter in a golf foursome (Ted was away shooting "birds" instead of "birdies"; and John Lacouture still spells his name "L-a-c-o-u-tu-r-e". Apologies all-around.

THE DISTAFF SIDE While Jack Bowell chelates, Betty writes: ...We went to Vancouver, Wash, for several days before a HOLLISTER (DD-788) reunion in Portland (Oregon). Jack and Wyman Howard '37 were the only skippers present... While in Portland we had lunch with Betty and Dick Shafer (of Albany. OR).

Both looked terrific.. .(Later, in September '95) the picture of Jack and baby Patrick was taken when the baby (the good-looking one) was two weeks old...

Thank You! Private support built a baseball clubhouse and dugout facility!

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DD-788 Skippers Howard Wyman '37, Jack Bowell Portland, OR September '95

Bowell and John Patrick Bowell 9/20/95, son of J.H. Bowell, Jr. '74 Congratulations to proud Grandparents Betty and Jack Bowell! Numero 6 makes it an even 3 girls—3 boys.

With adult children, grandchildren, friends and neighbors flying to and fro over the Year's end holidays, Jo Esch still found the time to put together an annual "Christmas 1995" letter complete with accompanying 8-photo montage of all. Starring at bottom center is "Harvo", Jo's companion Welsh Corgi.

Jo has been active with the PALS* through 1995, helping with Reunion 55 and joining in the co-ed luncheons.

Last year's summer is a warm and distant memory, but Sally Bogardus still remembers with awe her first view of the Leaning Tower of Pisa during her '95 Elderhostel there. More recently she: ... enjoyed a visit from Betsy and George Block in October They were on an extensive RV trip— and routed themselves past my little house at the beach (Oregon)... Betsy Williams called ...and we talked about Castine next summer....

Sally and Betsy, remember to call the Maine Maritime Academy ASAP! Let them know that you are coming 23 June—6 July or a portion there-of. Our contact is Ms. Lynda Hartiman, MMA Castine, ME 04420. Phone: 1-800-227-8465. She will send you an application with room and meal rates.

A cheerful holiday note from Doris Perry in Newark, Delaware: Holiday time again! Seems to come by faster every year. Am fine—blessed to be near Jeannie, Bob and the "kids", and have my little dog "Penny" to keep me company...Sorry I missed Reunion 55.

Heard it was a very good one...

Thanks to Judy Keating, daughter of the late Goody and Bill Keating^ for the Army/Navy Game '95 photo of Goody with Mark Keating '67 and all the family. Judy writes:

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Goody Keating with son Mark Keating /C67 and all the Keating family A/N Game 1995 ...Thank...all the Class of '40 for their support to our family...

Ms Jean Denoyer of Moraga, CA has been a close companion to our late Bill Dobie for the past fourteen years. She has written to the Class of 1940: Thank you for the beautiful blue and gold floral spray. Your thoughtfulness and support were greatly appreciated. Bill would have been so pleased to have you at St. Monica's Church and also at the service at the Presidio. I know he would have approved of both. Your help in getting the Navy involved in taking charge of the Presidios service was a great help. It was nicely done and did Bill's love of the Navy proud. Bill's children, friends and myself have wonderful memories. I have enjoyed knowing all of you...

This is still another example of the closeness of that special Navy group that Father_Dick Heath refers to as "The Family Forty." Special thanks to John Sims, the San Francisco Bay Area Group and all of the West Coast Family Forty for keeping the faith!

The late Neil Rogers' daughter, Mrs. Marty Brown of Virginia Beach, VA has forwarded some of her Dad's Reunion '45 photos to the sec'y for the Class.

Bill Mack and Betsy Williams were the first to notify us of Neil's end last summer. Bill saw to it that your flowers were delivered.

Neil Rogers (background) with Louise and Hooky Walker, Myra Rodgers—Reunion 45 Ms. Anne Smallwood, daughter of the late Thelma and Roy Smallwood—and now living in Coppelj, TX has written a beautiful letter to the Class describing with warmth their last days—just two months apart. She speaks of Roy as "...a great father and a lifelong friend..."; and her Mother— .. .cheerful and alert and interested to the very end...

Pure gold, peaceful and grateful for every little thing. She had a good day and a half, chatting for hours with friends, eating a little, and went in just a few minutes around midnight...

Ann further describes: ...The Class of '40 flowers were wonderful—a huge spray of blue bella-donna, Japanese iris, and delphiniums mixed with yellow roses, glads and button yarrow...

Marguerite and Lucien Hunt crossed the state of Oklahoma to represent the Class. We owe them.

NEWS FROM HERE AND THERE Let's start with the West Coast. S.F. Bay Area's John Sims reports: First—On Bill Dobie's final rites:

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...The service at St. Monica's on 12/21 was...impressive...the priest gave an eulogy...without notes... there were many people there including daughter Christine and family, daughter Donna and family, son Robert, and Jean Denoyer...Bill Walker, Marilouise and Dave Lewis and Judy and I were there. At the Presidio were Ben Frana^ the Clancys, the Osbornes, the Swede Carlsons and Bill Hassler '38. At both St. Monica's and the Presidio, Jean Denoyer and Christine and other family members thanked Class members for their support and for the beautiful flowers...

John next reported the previous Bay Area lunch of 9/17/95: ...my (NA) roommate Woody Woodside arranged a trip west from Slidell, LA to spend a few days with us so he'd be here for the Class brunch.

He also visited a sister and brother enroute, and attended a high school reunion in Butte...those present (at the brunch which Bill Dobie had arranged at Mudd's Restaurant in San Ramon) included Jeanne and Don Bruce, Jean Denoyer with Bill Dobie, Isabel and Swede Carlson, Marilouise and Dave Lewis, Ben Frana and friend, Toshiko and Ozzie Osborne, Larry McEwen, Woody Woodside, Florence and Snuffy Smith, Heather and Willie Walker, Kay and Bob Weatherup, and Judy and John Sims. As usual a great time was had by all...We ended with a stirring rendition of "Navy Blue and Gold" led by Don Bruce and embarrassing all the wives. The owner of Mudd's is an ardent CALIFORNIA U. "Go Bears!" (also blue and gold) fan, and he enjoyed it. We got a rousing round of applause from the other diners!

Judy Sims, Larry McEwen, Don and Jeanne Brace

Besides getting Bill's floral tribute and making telephone and letter reports, John faxed Bill's obits via my local daughter's office. My FIRST crosscountry FAX!! What wonders hath John wrought?

Attention Navy soccer scouts! Corvallis, Oregon's Kevin Brace, son of Charles and grandson of Don Bruce '40 is a straight 4.0 student and star on two Oregon State Champion Soccer Teams: the Corvallis High School "Spartans", and the club team "Corvallis Reign". Proud Grandpa Don addsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;".. .he plays both classical and ragtime piano, and delivers 62 papers at 0500!"

Further south, in FuUerton, CA, Art Varnum reports on the 150th Anniversary Birthday Ball held by the L.A. Chapter in October '95: ... We had a wonderful time. The attendance was over 300, decorations and arrangements were well done, the music was great and we enjoyed some vigorous (septuagenarian?) dancing. ..The six of us from '40 shared a table with four from the Class of '39, and ours was the senior table...

Either Art or Cliff Bundy (in the next letter.. .the sec'y is confused...) enclosed a photo of '40 at the Ball). Art wrote the description: Cliff and Cissi Bundy, Ned and Bert Garrett and Art and Caryl all decked out in black tie and evening gowns. Look at those gorgeous gals!

Trae, Art, trae.

Bill Dobie, Dave Lewis, Florence Smith, Heather and Willie Walker

Jean Hamill, Cliff and Cissi Bundy The letter, a real letter, from Cliff enclosed a photo of Cissi and Cliff with Joan, the widow of our late Classmate John Marshall Hamlin, and a page from the 6 November 1995 Navy Times titled "Dated practices endanger ship crews"â&#x20AC;&#x201D;by Daniel.S. Appleton.

In his article he takes the Navy to task for being unprepared to FIGHT THE FLEET! Go...Gettum, Skip! Now, let's head for the East Coast...

Ben Frana and friend, Ozzie Osborne, B Woodside (background)

Swede Carlson, Woody Woodside, Larry McEwen

Willie Walker, Bob Weatherup, Kay Weatherup, Toshiko Osbome, Bill Dobie (standing), Jean Denoyer, Snuffy Smith

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Fellow submariner and New Englander Phil Eckert is justifiably very proud of Classmate George Kittredge. Among other papers he has a copy of the October '95 issue of The Working Waterfront, published in Maine by the Island Institute. The two-page article gives George full credit for pioneering and refining the mini-sub. But, just between you and me, I bet that Gable and George are prouder yet of the letter of thanks and friendship they received from Ann Smallwood following the deaths of her father and, then, her mother.

The word from New Hampshire is that our ragged destroyer fleet "Skipper of Skippers" Bob White is now well out of his normal fighting trim. Your prayers please. Family Forty.

Now that Rhode Island's Ed Hayes is having his aching knees diagnosed at the NNMC in Bethesda, MD, perhaps some of our other Family '40 ABIDs (Aged But Intrepid Travelers) will have a chance to pass the Hayes brothers family mileage record.

Gentlemen; on your marks! 1995 was the 50th Anniversary Year for Ed and his brother. General Jack Hayes. Congratulations to both fortunate gentlemen!

And a sip o' the Shamrock's best toddy to all Ye on this March 17, St. Patrick's Day!

The Mighty Hayes Clan at Loch Lohmond, Brothers Ed and Jack with wives Clare and Mary In mid-October '95 (NOTE: the sec'y's time lag is much longer than Shipmate's.) Frank Graziano wrote that he and Anne had— ...found the Reunion great!...". (Frank continued) ...Home is here (Short Hills, NJ), where we keep relatively active. I have retired but business, college governance, and the usual other activities manage to provide a full enough schedule...

Gretchen and Dixie Howell can still be found in Johnson City, Tennessee. Gretchen is involved in physical therapy for a hand and fingers problem; Dixie is now into model trains. Since retirement this man of many talents has been a real estate broker, builder, yachtsman (until he donated the Sirius to MMA, Castine), merchant marine skipper, angus cows ("angi"?) breeder, B and B host, a/c and heating shop owner, area parts distributor and chamberof-commerce biggie. (What did I forget, Dixie? Oh, yes, you salvaged the title to my realty building where it had encroached on Arlington County boundaries...). So, what's new?

Barbara and Phil Glennon report from Tega Cay, SC— ...a fairly good year health-wise... (They add:)...In September we went to the dedication of the "Wall of Honor" which has engraved on it the names of all 3,000+ submariners lost in World War II. Since a number (14) of our Classmates are included it might be worthwhile to see...in New London...at the foot of the bridge on the Groton side...

Even as we type this—in mid-January ' 9 6 — Hampton, Georgia's Cary Hall is preparing to quietiy celebrate his 78th year on earth; probably by commencing his "Decline and Fall of the Family Forty". Ole! THE SECRETARY'S CORNER The PALS* lunch schedule for the rest of '96: Wed. 13 Mar. @ A/NCC; Wed. 10 Apr @ Ft. Myer; Wed. 8 May @ Annapolis; Wed. 12 June @ Ft. Myer—

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CCXXVI, Castine 23 June - 6 July; Sun. 18 Aug— Picnic; Wed. 11 Sept. @ A/NCC; Wed. 9 Oct. @ ICC -I- Golf; Wed. 13 Nov @ Ft. Myer; Fri. 20 Dec @ A/ NCC. Y'all come!

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Chmn and Sec'y, Capt. Victor Delano USN (Ret.) 5610 Wisconsin Ave., #1409, Chevy Chase MD 20815 301-215-7532 55th Reunion time in New Orleans is almost here.

If you have not yet signed up but find that you can come, please get in touch with Ken Tebo as soon as possible. As of right now, 78 have signed up and more are expected so it should be great fun. Are any of you aviators stamp collectors? If so, I have an unused sheet of US 40 1961 Naval Aviation stamps which commemorate 50 years of Naval Aviation. If you are interested, I will be glad to add to your collection—but no fair using them for postage! If you want to hear about a busy Classmate, listen to how Ned Hines keeps himself occupied. As an active member of St. Patrick's Church, he is a Eucharistic Minister, an alternate Lector, an Arimathean, a once a month Rectory receptionist, a member of the Welcoming Committee, a member of the Leisure Club where he gets in some bridge once a month, a genealogical volunteer at National Archives (since 1990) and, in between, does tennis, golf, cutting (mulching) grass, couples bridge. Gourmet Club, ball games, sailing the Chesapeake and trips. Last year the trips covered Florida, Ocean Pines, MD, Myrtle Beach, Wilmington, Wrightsville and Chapel Hill, NC, visits to New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Virginia, including a KEITH reunion in Richmond. 1 could go on but I might wear you out. I guess we are pretty lucky to be able to have him as a loyal attendee at our monthly lunches in Washington! On a recent cruise that Bob Hayler and his brother Bill, '45, made aboard HAYLER (DD-997) they had the honor of pinning LCDR insigne on the ship's newly promoted Chief Engineer, LCDR Cynthia Thebaud '85. Bob also took some Classmates on a craise on his own handsome craft, Procyon.

Hayler, Hines, Hustvedt and Zirkle aboard Procyon Also last Fall, Mike and Eddie Miller were in California and visited with Caroline and Charlie Nelson in Sonoma. As you can see, they all look great. Caroline is deeply involved in community activities while Charlie continues playing his trampet, augmenting the brass section of the Sonoma City Band and playing in an orchestra for the local community theater. That's a pretty energetic pair. No wonder they look great. Except for the score everyone at the Officers' Club at the Academy enjoyed the Navy-Army game. The pictures show the general attitude. The Rogers and the Millers made the necessary arrangements for which they are owed many, many thanks.

Go Navy - Beat Army

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Haylers and LCDR Cynthia Thebaud

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The Watching Crowd The East Carolina Manuscript Collection at East Carolina University has made significant progress in updating and modernizing our Class database that was created by Fred Wyse. The entire database has been transferred into Access software, a modern Microsoft database that is much more responsive than the old FilePro technology available to Fred twenty years ago. The database can now be updated directiy

by East Carolina University and rosters and mailing labels can be printed upon request. They are now working on the possibility of mounting the Class roster on the library's home page so that Classmates can access it on-line through the Internet. This way, an up-to-date, correct roster would be conveniently available. In order to determine if this extra effort is worthwhile, it is important to find out how many Classmates have Internet access so please drop me a card or phone to let me know if you do. Numerous narrative descriptions of collections placed at East Carolina are already available through the Joyner Library Home Page. On the Internet, you can reach these descriptions through http://fringe.lib.ecu.edu and then click on departments—Special Collection.

Some of you probably have e-mail addresses. It would be easy and useful to add yours to our roster so please pass your e-mail address to me, when you have time.

With much regret I have to report three losses last December. Bill Neely lost his wife, Anne, after a long illness. I know that all of us join in extending Bill oiu- sincere sympathy in his loss. Our Classmate Russ Willson's remarried widow, Coby Ranneft Mishtowt, died in Washington, DC following a stroke. In San Diego, Broke Ensey's widow, Tish, died after a long and determined straggle with cancer. She was a devoted follower of Class activities after Broke's death.

I had known Tish in Hawaii before she and Broke met so 1 can remember the happier days. Their surviving daughters, Marty and Elizabeth, son, Charles, and four grandchildren have our deepest condolences.

There may not be too many birthdays in March but the people are great so peal the bells for them: Einstein, Henneberger, MacConnell, Rieve, Rush, Searle, Sweeny and Dick Wright.

Finally, here are some corrections for your Class roster: Jack Alford's correct phone number is 619597-8182; John Duke's new Area Code is 310; Eric Pollard's correct phone number is 619-773-9783.

And don't forget to send me your e-mail address!

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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 Penning this in the middle of the Blizzard of '96 after six days without mail or the newspapers and five foot drifts blocking the driveway seems fairly remote from March when you will be reading it. Have been pleasantly surprised by the number of little projects now completed that I never had the time to tackle when the weather was more cooperative. As a fallout from the storm, the January luncheon was canceled—thefirsttimeI can remember that we have succumbed to the whims of Mother Nature.

By contrast, JT Hill, you will recall, has never seen a day in April that could knock out the annual golf outing. So, be sure to mark your calendar now for the 14th Annual USNA '42 Golf Tournament— the Mary E. Hill Memorial—scheduled for Tuesday, 16 April 1996 at the Quantico Medal of Honor golf course.

The annual Christmas luncheon in Annapolis held at Loews Annapolis, the site of our 50th and 55th Reunions, was a joyous occasion. Red was the appropriate color of choice and the results of the Army/ Navy game could not put a damper on the festivities. Those in attendance included Trilby and Max Duncan, Peggy and Jim Small, Joan and Richard Curtis, Tex Winslow, Jo Ann and Jerry Miller, Betty and Jack Crawford, Peggy and Bunky Herndon, Peggy and Buzz Betzel, Patricia and Swabbo

Rawson, Peg and Jack Click, Muff and Norm Nash, Anne and Bill Richardson, Rutii Opp, Martha Jane and Charlie Smith, Fran and Tommy Thompson, Irene and Mac MacKown, Jeanne and Duke Easton, Anne and Layton Allen, Russell and Jack Hinchey, Ann Beale, Jeannette and Roy Werthmuller, Frank Andrews, Nancy and Bill Morrow, Betts and Bill Divine, Betty and Ace King, Ree and Bob Childers, Kay Cole, Marion and Bill Montgomery, Ruth and Jack Gommengenger, Yvonne Padgett, Betty and Frank Carter, Rene Griffitii, JT Hill, Gena and Jeff Jeffrey, Maggie Liz and Bob McWethy, Evelyn and Tom Williamson, Jane and Bob Stahl, Vera Schoenfeld, Peggy and Frank Tofalo, Ginnie and Tom Smith, Peggy Hubbell, Hap Day, Edie and Frank O'Brien, and Emily and Jim Alexander.

Bunky Herndon, who maintains the Class data base, passed along a letter from Art Tagland announcing that he had moved about 15 miles from his former home and is now living at 4019-220th Place SE, Issaquah, Washington 98029; 206-3139876.

Jack Hinchey has relieved Bob Childers as Chairman of the 8th Company Wardroom Committee. Bob, with a big assist from his wife, Ree, has had that responsibility since we adopted the company many, many years ago. They gave generously of their time and substance to see that the wardroom was the best it could be. When Jack and Bill Richardson made their first visit to the wardroom in early October, they met with three midshipman representatives of the 8th Company—the 8th Company Commander, the Executive Officer, and the Wardroom Representative. They were given a "birdseye" view of the third, fifth and seventh wings of Bancroft Hall and the wardroom. The midshipmen have installed a new carpet and the room is fimiished with a TV, refrigerator, microwave, and comfortable furniture. At present, they appear to be doing very well and expressed no current need forfinancialsupport from the Class. Jack and Bill were very favorably impressed and recognized that the wardroom is in good hands. Jack did suggest that very few of us even knew what a wardroom was in 1941!

The following evening. Bob Lim joined Jack for dinner and urged the latter to recount a conversation Jack and Bill had as they navigated the long steps in front of Bancroft Hall after their visit with the 8th Company Midshipmen. Bill said, "Let's see, those lads are the class of '96—54 years after us. What would have been comparable for us in the fall of 1941?" Without the benefit of a computer, the did manage to agree that, "It would be like our having had a visit from a couple of graduates of the class of 1888!" Nobody present could come close to imagining that happening. (Jack added, that as a matter of passing interest the class of '88 had 35 graduates including John Archer Lejeune and Edward L. Beach).

Buck Catlin celebrated 19 December on board a craise ship off the South African coast. Dressed up in appropriate native garb, he exchanged outrageous

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"sea stories" with fellow passenger Bill Siegrist, '45, centered on how '42 abused tiie Plebes back in Bancroft Hall. Bobbie and Buck had a great time in South Africa including the trip on tiie "Blue Train" from Johannesburg to Capetown.

Marcia and Bill Spiegel put anotiier 13,500 miles on their 21 ft. van/motor home, during 1995, including the Army/Navy game bash at the Vose household in Virginia Beach. Haven't had my usual report from the organizers which may reflect their reaction to the outcome, but Bill wrote that there were lots of good folks and great food which made the trip really worthwhile. Marcia began her duties as President of the North Carolina Federation of Republican Women on 11 November so their travels will be confined to North Carolina during 1996.

Kitty and Alden Whitney have made their annual trek from their home at the Culver Military Academy to Florida for the Winter. Their plans were drastically changed by Hurricane OPAL which delivered a severe beating to their Destin condo. Daughter Pam and her crew took them in for Christmas and eventually they hoped to get back into the Destin property.

Duke Harwood underwent laser surgery to remove the last scar tissue from the radiation on his throat, was pronounced cancer free and fit for a high alto choir spot by the time you are reading this good news. Isobel and Grif Scarborough continue to reap the rewards of good Florida living and their shrewd real estate investments. Am pleased to be able to report that Barbara Sands and Scroggie Wiley made the decision to meld their two households into one in December 1994 and are now living in Scroggie's Monterey home. He has added a new trophy to his long list of swimming awards—a cup for winning a 37 mile rhumbline, two-handed sailing race on Monterey Bay. He figures the 7.5 hour race in huge waves with up to 25 knots of wind actually covered nearly 50 miles with tacks before crossing the finish line two minutes in the lead. Scroggie, meanwhile, maintained a rigorous training regime for the Masters National Championship in late August and the World Senior Games in October. While he added another seven medals to his collection, he also realized that the pressure in his chest could no longer be charged to indigestion. A stress test, an angiogram and angioplasty were followed four days later by a heart attack and an immediate double bypass from which he is now recovering. Jim Conger had alerted me to Scroggie's problem as they have been angling for an oppormnity to compete in these senior games for several years. While they would not have met in the same events because of the structure of the meets, Jim did note that Scroggie's time in the 50 meter freestyle is .27 seconds faster. Query? "How is a distance swimmer supposed to beat a sprinter?"

Mary Helen Hill lost her years' long straggle with the ravages of diabetes on 15 December 1995. In recent years she had been confined to a nursing home near their Washington, NC home. Jerry Scott called mefromCalifornia on 5 January to let the Class know that Sam Jones' heart had finally failed him on the 3rd. Funeral services were held on the 5th. We extend our deepest sympathy to Jack and his family and to Bees and her family.

The following are listed as whereabouts unknown with the USNA Alumni Association: Mrs. Harry A. Abel, III; James O. Abies; John A. Anderson; David W. Armstrong; Aaron Ascher; Walter C. M. Beck; Mrs. Donald D. Blue; John S. Boatwright; CAPT John S. Bowen, USN (Ret.); Roy C. Bowers; Martin L. Bowling; Mrs. Raymond A. Boyd; Thomas O. Brigham; Marion D. Brouse; George F. Buldain; Omer W. Bureau; Lt. Thomas J. Burke, USA; Lt. Raymond Burton, USA; Lynn E. Bussey; Mrs. Alexander D. Byers; Edward C. Cannon, Jr.; John M. Case; William P Chandler, Jr; Mrs. Stewart F.

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Chase; Thomas W. Clements; WiUiam C. Clemmens; LtCol Thomas M. Coggins, USMC (Ret.); CDR Thomas N. Coppedge, Jr., USN (Ret.); Tunis A. M. Craven; Charles W. Cullings; Alexander C. Daswick; Chalmer P. Davidson; William T. Davies; Henry A. Davis; Lt. Vernon R. Dickson, USA; Alfred J. Donohue; Russell B. Driver; Merrel R. Dunn; George R. Dupuie; Jack S. Fahlstedt; George W. Faison, III; David M. Fine; Mrs. Alan E. Gemhardt; Claude W. Gilliam; Mrs. Richard A. Glaeser; George F. Gordon; Malcolm L. Gordon; Warren C. Grafton; Harry M. Graves, III; Raymond M. Hamada; John E. S. Hansen; Clayton C. Hill; LTJG William H. Hoblitzell, Jr., USNR; CDR Joseph V. Holzmann, USNR (Ret.); James E. Hook; George Hoppock; Leo E. Huff; John R. Huriey, Jr.; CDR Joseph D. Jeffrey, USN (Ret.); Robert A. Jeffries, Jr.; Mrs. Louis H. JuUien; Mrs. Edward F. Kelley, HI; Kerwin P. Kinard; Mrs. Albert L. Kobey, Jr; Mrs. William J. Lahodny; Robert M. Langdon; Joseph P. Larkin; Harvey A. Lee; CDR John S. Leffen, USN (Ret.); Robert W. Leighton; Mrs. Robert E. Leonard; Grover L. Leslie, Jr.; Anthony M. Levata, Jr.; Charles L. Leveritt; Mrs. John D. Liechty; William D. Lord, Jr.; Joseph A. Lovuola; Robert C. Mader; LCDR Preston L. Mansfield, USN (Ret.); Mrs. Joe R. Mason; Mrs. Leslie C. Maurer, Jr; Odell G. McAninch; Jack D. McDaniel; Andrew K. McMillan, Jr.; Clarence W. Miller; Robert W. Miller; Arthur Moore, Jr.; Kenneth S. Nelson; Alexander H. Nepo; CAPT William L. Newton, USN (Ret.); Darwin R. Nichols; Horace B. Nichols; 2LT Richard A. Nickerson, USA; James A. Noon; Daniel J. Noonan; John L. Parsons, Jr.; CDR Joseph V. Peservich, USNR; Richard L. Pierce; Chester J. Pool; Clifton K. Pool; Charles Powell; James W. Rinehart; Rufus C. Rogers; Stuart C. Rothwell; Paul A. Russell; John L. Sammors; Richard L. Schmidt; William R. Scott; Charles R. Shelton, ni; Stanley M. Sherwen; LCDR William A. Shonerd, USN (Ret.); LTJG Barry Stewart, USNR; Mrs. William J. Stewart; James D. Strickland; Philip A. Swords, Jr.; John A. Tessmer; Charles E. Thompson; Kenneth J. Tonkin; Thomas W. Tranberg, Jr.; James Unterwagner; Volkert B. Veeder; William D. Vogts; Mrs. Lars Wanggaard, Jr.; Wellington E. Weidner, Jr.; Raymond H. Weir, Jr.; CDR Robert E. Whitehurst, Jr., USN (Ret.; LT Philip P Wienick, USN (Ret.); Lt. Robert P Willis, USMC; Carlyle H. Wilson; Herbert L. Wineland; Wallace W. Wittenberger; Franklin W. Wood; Mrs. Richard Yarborough, Jr.

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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 How many remember the old doggerel about how cold it got in Maryland? How about the window closing detail! I tell you the trath, it's cold in Virginia also. Here in Williamsburg, around our house the snow has stood 12 inches deep for a week now.

Talked to Wes Burnett this moming; they had a foot of new snow overnight in Annapolis and it was freezing rain as we talked. My daughter in Harrisburg, PA has four feet of snow around her place. Even the snow birds who skedaddle to Florida at Thanksgiving time have had a time of it. It has been so cold in Florida oranges are freezing on the trees. We spent the winter in Cocoa Beach in 1946 leaming to fly the Hellcat. For almost a month we had below freezing weather. So what else is new?

Have a letter from H.S. Moore, RADM (Ret.) from Vancouver, Washington reporting on a gathering of Alumni in search of a Chapter. I have news.

Shack, make a phone call to the Head Shed and ask for Mardy Laabs; she is at 1-410-263-4448 ex 117.

She will send computer lists of alumni at zip codes you select, and a load of other good stuff. They even help with a first mailing! Shack sent a pic of he and Jack Barrett.

A Pair of Flags—Moore and Barrett Moore says they put together an A/N game branch and invited the local West Point Parents Club. Estimated 100 in attendance. He and Barrett were the oldest, and most raucous.

Note from Dave Holmes to report on the attendance at the special alumni Christmas Dinner Dance, classes '39 through '50, on December 20, 1995. Organized as usual by Hank Bress with some help from Al Olsen '45. Food was outstanding, dance band knew how to play the golden oldies, and Bress' speech was just the right length. Again 43 had largest attendance—Aller, Jane Beaver, Bress, Cates, Detweiler, Dudley, Frese, Polly Gillock, Greenwood, Hansen and Fran Hudson, Heselton, Holmes, Kelsey, Logan, Madson, Smyers and Elle Bowman, Eliza Sullivan, and Van Ness. Sounds like a 43 party, alright!

Received a card from Fran and Bill Racette in Coronado to announce they were now enroute to Sumatra, Indonesia to visit daughter Teri. That's a trip and a half, kids!

From Len Smith in Florida word that his younger brother went to his reward in November. He also reported in a very short Christmas note about their move from Virginia. He tells all about what he sold here in Tidewater country and that he is going to sell more stuff soon. Lucy adds a PS. saying she will do the note next year.

Randi and Fred Worthington came down from their digs outside of Richmond and popped for a fine lunch at Williamsburg Inn. They are bride and groomin' it.

George Whisler wrote that Paul Padget came by the Monterey Peninsula for a visit in his new Tioga R.V. Paul was accompanied by daughter Paula, and is leaving California, headed for Nevada, or Oregon, or Wyoming for some serious fishing.

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Paul Padget, daughter Paula, and his new R.V. Two more deaths reported—Joe Lovington and Bill Kastenbein. Inez Lovington is at Box 276 Reedville, VA 22539, phone 804-453-3795. Don't have a good address for Frances Kastenbein yet in western Florida; Alumni House is working on it.

Update from the Class President: We will soon be voting for six Class directors, including a president, vice president, and secretary/ treasurer. The seventh director, our corresponding secretary, will be appointed by the new Class president after he takes office on 1 July.

In the meantime, Bill Kirkland will continue to fill the position and has volunteered to remain in office, at the pleasure of the new president, until an orderly transition can be made. There is nothing in our bylaws to prevent him from being reappointed.

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Cowboy Awtrey and Sailboard We learned belatedly through communications with Baldy Chapman that George Montgomery's lovely and spirited wife, Anne, died in October 1995 after a prolonged fight with cancer. Our sympathy goes out to George down in Mississippi and to the children and grandchildren. Dottie and Baldy Chapman were intending to rendezvous with George enroute to or from a steamboat ran on the Mississippi River 2-6 Febraary.

Baldy also reported that as a result of our latest note in this column on his campaign to rid Florida of superfluous auto emission tests, he received a letter from Bob Osth, down around Tampa, enlisting himself in Baldy's campaign. Dottie and Baldy are planMembership: 79% ning a Baltic cruise to return to his old stomping Pres., Capt. Henry S. Barbour USN (Ret.) ground as a Naval Attache back in the early fifties.

Sec'y, Capt. Wynn V. Whidden USN (Ret.) Wish we could join them as we did on a tour of USSR 6156 Loch Raven Dr., McLean, VA 22101 in 1988 before the Communist system imploded.

Annapolis Rep., Capt. Jack E. Godfrey USN (Ret.) Bob Gustafson confirmed that the two unidents standing next to him in the photo of the '44 party in Mail Bag Bob "Cowboy" Awtrey continues to compete. On Hawaii, as shown in the November issue of Ship1-3 December he raced in his eleventh Seminole mate, were Tom Sofos and Bob Gibson, which pretty County Sailfest on Lake Monroe in Sanford, FL. well sews up that identification problem—thanks for Entries comprised 536 sailing craft, of which 43 were all the help from interested Classmates. Bob also sailboards (including Cowboy's). Cowboy observed attended the dedication ceremony of the Walk of that despite windsurfing being the Thinking Man's Honor National Submarine Memorial in Groton, CT type of sailing, on this occasion the sagacity one on 2 September. That date also marks the 50th annigains with age and experience was to no avail. In versary of the surtender of Japan which ended the the 15 board sport fleet he finished well back in the pack. A DNF (did not finish) in the first race did not enhance his standing (he and two others sailed the wrong course). As a result, his board, "USNA-44", ignominiously ended up in 13th place. We are still with you Cowboy—you do one hell of a job as our sailboard racing rep. Also, accept our thanks for sending all the newspaper clips in the past, particularly those letters-to-the-editor by Bill Chapman on the Florida auto emissions tests. Cowboy included the latest shot of himself and his surfboard.

war. The Memorial features a black granite wall which bears the names of 3,617 U.S. Navy submariners who perished in WWII—12 of them were our Classmates. The names are listed alphabetically without rank or rate, in recognition that there is no distinction among these honored dead wartiors. The ten black panels of highly polished granite are artanged in a " V , simulating the bow of a submarine headed out to sea. There are also 52 granite stones arranged around a court walkway honoring each of the 52 U.S. submarines lost in the war. Of these, 37 were lost with all hands. The conning tower of FLASHER (SS249) is a part of the memorial. She holds the record for having sunk 21 enemy ships for a total of 100,231 tons. Bob highly recommends a visit to this striking memorial which was funded solely by volunteer contributions.

Bobby and Bob are enjoying travehng, sailing, and an active life in Lyme, CT at the heart of the tidelands of the Connecticut River, one of the Nature Conservancy's "Last Great Places". They are particularly pleased to have their son, Capt. Andy Gustafson, nearby on duty at the Sub Base. They recenriy had lunch there with Peg and Bill Burlin and also got to see Dave Warner and Harry Caldwell, both of whom live nearby.

Among the many Christmas greetings we received was a holiday letter from Ruth and Bill Payne down in Fleet Landing. Included was a group photo of a party at Fleet Landing given in honor of Ted Snyder's martiage to Nancy Isaman by his Classmates. Shown left to right are: Baldy Chapman, Len Graves (we think), Jim Wish, Bill Payne, Jim Taylor, Don Miller, and Ted Snyder. Also included was a fine shot of Ted and Nancy following their wedding of 28 October in Ponte Vedra. (Photo #3.

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Program under the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging.

The article extols Scott's skill service in providing interesting and stimulating conversation with elderly folks much in need of companionship and communication. To quote the author: Having discovered the value of this skill and nurtured it through his lifetime, Scott would like to pass it on as a legacy to his grandchildren...He sets a great example for them and the rest of us.

Amen.

Secretary's Corner This month we are publishing some more of the fine pictures taken by "Jig-Jig" Bailey at the last homecoming. He is one of our consistent and competent photographers who deserves our collective thanks for a job well done for many years.

Nancy and Ted Snyder Hank Gorman sent us a photo of Bob Kitt, Bob Bristow, Hank, and Stu Sadler taken in November when they assembled at the Bristow Manor in Florida for another mini-reunion.

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Bill reported that a Christmas greeting from Helen and Gage Baker provided their new address at 15A Brisbane Street, Ashgrove, Queensland, 4060, Australia. Gage said that he and Helen took a 14-day craise on a Russian ship to Guadalcanal and various ports in New Guinea. Gage said it was nice to be at sea again although conditions were quite different from W W n days when he was craising these same waters in a warship. He did not like the stabilizers on the big passenger ship—preferting instead the "feel of the ship" under him. Aw now. Gage. Gage included a clipping from the Brisbane Sunday Mad newspaper telling of a salvage team which is making a documentary film, "The Forgotten Squadron," about the discovery and imminent recovery of about 1000 crated aircraft, including P-51 Mustangs, F4U Corsairs, F6F Hellcats, and P-47 Thunderbolts which were dumped in the ocean as surplus at the end of the war—a vast historical treasure trove. It should be most interesting to hear more of this affair as it unfolds.

Ed Napier passed me a copy of the Golden Gazette, a news letter for senior adults in the Fairfax, VA area, which contains a complimentary article with photograph on Prescott (Scott) Palmer written by Linda Tyniw. For the past five years Scott has served in a volunteer status in the Telephone Reassurance

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Pres., Capt. Dick Wilson USN (Ret.) Sec'y LtCol. R. J. Rowson USAF (Ret.) 7727 Viceroy Su-eet, W. Springfield, VA22151-2730 (703) 569-4481 Con-. Sec'y Capt. Dutch Schuiz USN (Ret.) 5100 26th St. N., Arlington, VA 22207 (703)536-7156 Just as soon as I can get warmed up from shoveling snow during the "Great Blizzard of '96," I will begin this column. As I gaze out of my study window, there is a 17 inch roof of snow on top of my tool shed. Who can report a "taller" amount of snow?

The January Class luncheon has already been scrabbed.

The Good News to report is the great success of the 15th annual Christmas Banquet held on 20 December 1995 at the Bethesda Officers' Club. A total of 140 Alumni and spouses from '39 to '50 enjoyed an attitude adjustment hour followed by a tantalizing banquet. Classmates enjoying the fillet mignon were Dotty and Al Olsen, Mary and Dick Fay, Marge and Bert Findly with Peggy Bradley, Genie and Jim Braun, Peg and Bill Cosgrove, Bobbie and Hub Davidson, Ginny and Ski Dzikowski, George Ellis, Ann and Ed Hasting, Carolyn and Bill Hoover, Linda and Jack Knudsen, Arlene and Jim Montgomery, Janie and Dutch, Jack Wilhelm, Carol Bridgers, Phoebe Pitts and Robert Wood. A very Well Done to the organizers, Al Olsen and Hank Bress '43.

Well, Andy Kerr has done it againâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;this time SDiego to St. Augustine, FL in November 1995 by bike!! He filed this entrancing After Action Report in December: It's fortunate that we can't re-capture the full flavor of past miseries, otherwise we would suffer to the same extent just thinking about them...I now know the worst possible way to cross the United States by bicycle...First there was the 114 to 119 degree heat across the Imperial Valley and the Arizona deserts. Then there were the eight thousand foot passes in the New Mexico mountains.. .We had 18 days and 1113 sweltering miles in Texas from El Paso through Kirbyville. Through Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle, we were drenched by torrential rains related to the worst hurricane season in memory. Compounding all of this were 3000 miles of unrelenting headwinds, a cyclist's worst enemy...The diminishing hours of daylight meant that we had to exert maximum effort to reach each scheduled carnping spot before total darkness set in. Even then, we most often would be searching by flashlight for flat stones to pound in tent stakes and trying tofixchow with flashlights in our teeth. There were ten of us, five men and five women. Most were in their twenties and thirties, with one guy 60 years old and me off the scale...There were two high points of the trip. I split off from the group for delightful evenings with Billie and John Chappell in Pensacola and Kaye and Phaon Derr in Jacksonville...I almost forgot to mention how the trip startedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the day we all met in San Diego, my bike with all of the gear was stolen... I was left standing with nothing but my helmet, shoes, shorts, T-shirt and skivies.

Since we were to leave the next moming, I had only one day to buy a new bike, tools, sleeping bag, tent, camping gear and clothing. I managed to find the basics to get started, but was still acquiring stuff almost all of the way across ...Now for the good news: The trip was so arduous and demanding that I couldn't maintain the relatively leisurely pace to which I had become accustomed on previous crossings. I had to pedal like hell all the way. So, I lost 15 pounds and I'm now in better shape than I've been for several years.

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Fleet Landing Christmas Party Now, if anyone wants to reserve a copy of Andy's next book. An Old Man's Guide to Cross-Country Biking, you can write him at 98 Union Street, Apt #1309, Seattie, WA 98101 or call at 206-623-5693.

Our notorious 1995 "Duty Santa Claus," Joe Bonds, sent a great foto and news of Fleet Landing: Enclosed is a picture taken at the annual Christmas party at Fleet Landing on 6 December 1995.

From the left are Fran and Vic Vissering, Betty and Dave Ward and Marian and Joe Bonds...I was surprised to see that I was '45s Duty Santa Claus. I couldn't figure out where you got the foto until I ran across the one taken at the SDiego Reunion of Pat Hannifin and me. I feel honored I... Not too much new here at Fleet Landing. The three '45 couples get together about once a month for cocktails and dinner.

This column would never be complete without an item from our West Coast Classmates. (It has started to snow again...) Frank Kleber of 4850 Renovo Way, SDiego, CA 92124-2455 had this to say in a 5 December letter: Well, we had our usual meeting of the SDiego Class at the Coronado Yacht Club last Saturday along with the viewing of the Army/Navy game.

The event is held under the sponsorship of Kaye and Bob Lenson, and the Yacht Club is the perfect place to hold the meeting with a beautiful view of the harbor...Classmates, spouses and significant others present were: Anna and Tiny Atkinson, Sally and Wiley Conover, Buck Dietzen, Louise and Al Georgis, Ann and Sam Gorsline, Mary Ellen and Pat Gowan, Jim Hamburg, Mary and Pat Hannifin, Carol and Bob Kirk, Eve and Frank Kleber, Raye and Bob Lenson, Midge and Art Levy, Jeanne Lewis and her son. Marge and Frank Nepo, Tomi and Blackie Pearce, Beth and Herb Poorman, Elva Randall, Joann Riley, Peggy and Don Shelton. Bob Sherman, Peggy and Fenton Smith '43, Harry Stebner and Patsy and Bob Swenson, Max Thompson and Larry Wilder.

(You might say, Dutch, why do you always list all those people in the Class Column? You're right, but names do make the news and you can see what Classmates are living where)...Frank concludes: Larry Wilder 'volunteered' to be my relief, Pat Gowan graciously agreed to serve again as Treasurer and we are still solvent.

Notes from the Twenty-First Company: Jane Reynolds Howard writes to thank the Class: May I use your column to thank all those wonderful folks who responded to my appeal when 1 established "The Bob Reynold's Search Fund" in 1992, and at the same time, to thank some kind soul who put me on the mailing list for Shipmate... All of you. Class of '45, please accept my deep gratitude for your gracious contributions to Bob's Fund.

All these monies have been carefully used for such things as xeroxing, postage, phone calls, travel.. .One trip resulted in a half-hour talk through

an interpreter with General Dimitri Volkogonov, Head of the Russian side of the Joint Russian/ American Commission on POW/MIA Affairs on 1 March 1994 in the Pentagon...I'm also doing what I can to find out about the other nine members of Bob's crew.

(See also November '95 issue of this column for additional background information.) Those wishing to assist in Janet's search may make a tax-deductible contribution to "The Bob Reynolds Search Fund" and mail to Jane Reynolds Howard, Vinson Hall, Apt 056, 6251 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22101-4818, fone 703-533-1863.

The Travel Bureau: (It is still snowing...) Judging from the Christmas Cards and newsletters, 1995 was a Banner Year for '45 to travel. Betty and Walt Rose moved from their family home in Orange, CT to a comfortable condo in Lake Forest, IL 25 miles north of Chicago. Then, in the Fall they drove to the Sub Vets Convention in Salt Lake City and home via Grand Teton, Yellowstone and Mt. Rushmore.. .Lacy and Frank Clifford did the USNA Alumni Association's Rhine Cruise followed by a 15-day EuroPass to Paris, Venice, Vienna, Salzburg and Zurich. In July, a three-week trip to NY State including a 3 day nostalgia visit to NYC...World circumnavigators, Peggy and Gene Masica, spent a month on their favorite cruise ship, SS ROTTERDAM ending up in Bombay (do not fly home from Bombay). Then, back to Alexandria in June for the NSL Submarine Symposium; October a two-week stay on the Portuguese Algarve returning on the SS MAASDAM, a brand new cruise ship, and in March a month on their ROTTERDAM after a safari in Kenya (when do they cut the grass?) (should I start shoveling the snow now, or wait for later ?)...Lucy and Sam Simpson left their Camp Hill, PA home for a three-month winter stay in Indian River Plantation, FL. A summer trip to North Carolina and Tennessee and in November a two-week trip to Italy...Bob Baldwin of Rancho Santa Fe, CA, sent a foto of Everett Parke, Sam Simpson and Dick Wilson at the Fall Haymarket Golf Outing. Bob notes;

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

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Haymarket Golf Outing We enjoyed meeting all of the East Coasters, first lime we've been to the Haymarket affair. It's a great tradition.

And, from Thad Taylor: While sightseeing in scenic Sitka, Alaska with Peg and Nancy, Bill Cosgrove and I found a track with an interesting rear end. Result: a USMC Recruiting poster.

Bill Cosgrove and Thad Taylor in Sitka Dallas Texan, Ben Young offers this Tag Line; You know you're getting old when you can't get the lid off the paint can which you used to paint the town red in earlier days.

(Yes, it is still snowing...)

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Pres., VAdm Charles H. Griffiths, USN (Ret) Vice Pres., Capt Jim W. Foust, USN (Ret) 1914 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Annapolis, MD 21401, 800-334-5701 Treas., Capt Wils F. Engel, USN (Ret) 6807 Rosewood St., Annandale, VA 22003,703-2565832 Cort. Sec'y, Capt Ed Ellis, USN (Ret) PO Box 221117, San Diego, CA 92129-1117 619-755-5019 Bruce Althoff (1) reports that he and Marilynn moved halfway around the world after 23 years in Hawaii and are settled in a condo at Chesapeake Harbor about a 10 minute drive from the Academy.

But, "after some 23 years with a sailboat in Hawaii, here we are with a lovely marina just outside the doorstep and no boat. Our HHE and car were shipped in one container and arrived in fine shape. The 70 degree drop in temperature (written on 16 December) takes a little getting used to but we are thoroughly enjoying the new closeness to our two kids and four grandchildren. We also find Annapolis a lovely old town, beautifully decked out for the holidays."

Despite illnesses to both, Marian and John Blake (15) had a busy year in Mobile, AL and Harborside, ME. Their schedule included time for costume mistress duties for Marian and scenery and gofer duties for John for "Swan Lake" in April and the "Nutcracker" at Christmas time. To keep from getting bored Marian also handled "26 new costumes (a little

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Egyptian research) in a hurry for the dancers from their ballet troupe in Aida. John provided the initial information on the following regarding Autry Clifton. They were good friends, neighbors and had worked together at Ingalls Shipyard. Additionally, both couples partied together.

I deeply regret to report the death of Autry Ward Clifton (7), who died in a hospital on January 1,1996 in Mobile, AL, after a relatively short illness. He was one of the earliest to make reservations for our 50th but had to cancel about 4 weeks before die event because of the onset of Parkinson's disease. In September he fell and broke a hip. Although the repair was successful he went into a coma and never regained consciousness. In accordance with Cliff's wishes, he was buried in Southern California in Riverside National Cemetery quite near to where he was born and grew up. In fact, a number of his friends from boyhood days attended the funeral and, one, his closest friend from 4th grade through high school spoke at the service. Charlie Wood (7) from Green Valley, AZ, his roommate First Class year; Harry Watson (7) from Poway, CA, his roommate Plebe Summer; Herk Camp (7) and Ed Ellis (7), both from San Diego, joined Autry's family and friends in saying "Good Bye" to our "quick witted and good natured" Company mate on 8 January 1996 on a beautiful sunny winter day. He is survived by his widow, Mary Ann; one daughter, Maria Christopher from Hawaii; 3 sons, Autry Clifton III in Hawaii, LCDR William Clifton USN at the PG School in Monterey, CA, and Timothy Clifton, a relatively new resident of San Diego; and two grandchildren. Mary Ann has asked that memorial gifts in remembrance of Cliff be made to the Class of 1946 Endowment Fund.

Ann and Harry Farmer (12 reported in from 'the River City by the Sea' (Atlantic Beach, FL) via a newsy Xmas Letter. They spent only about 3 months at home last year. The highlight trip was a leisurely cruise on the Blue Danube to celebrate their 50th.

They left Florida in mid-August on a 6 week trip where they "combined a self-conducted car/train tour between Budapest and Scandinavia before and after the 8 day cruise which meandered downstream from Nuremberg to Vienna dropping a 1,000 feet through 18 locks. We had driven from Frankfurt to Salzburg to Garmisch, then to Nuremberg for the craise. After a week drifting through the gorgeous Donau Valley with a Roman ruin here and a medieval castle there and a weekend in beautiful Vienna, we again changed our mode of transportationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to EURAIL. Trains took us to Budapest and Copenhagen for all too short but delightful visits." (Ed's comments. I"m drooling. Heard that those 18 locks connecting the Rhine and Danube were only completed 2 or 3 years ago making it possible to travel by those rivers from Rotterdam to the Back Sea. That trip is on my wish list but I don't think its possible at present to go downstream beyond Budapest. Does anyone know?)

Gloria and Dan Good (10) Colorado Springs, CO, checked in with their annual Christmas letter. The most telling comments in the letter were: "We met old friends and Classmates who brought back memories long buried and forgotten. Now Gloria knows all my secrets."

Received a poignant letter from Earle Greenwood (9) Ridgefield, CT, talking of Phyllis Whiitle, her deceased husband and Earle's former roommate, Al Whittle (9), and Earle's deceased wife, Barbara. I'm quoting part of Earle's letter because it has meaning and lessons for each of us. "I recentiy told my wife if 1 ever had a stroke and couldn't speak, I want now to thank her for her love and all the wonderful things she did for me daily. She conveyed similar thoughts by the strongest hand squeezes that could be imagined from one who could not even move her head.

Such dignity deserves this praise. ...1 never knew how much LOVE can be transferred by the squeezing of

hands!" Barbara was stricken with an inoperable brain tumor and suffered no pain. She was unable to speak for the last 40 days and died on 16 October 1995. Earle said from this experience he knows what Phyllis must have gone through with Al's cancer.

Please forgive me Earle for this invasion of your privacy but you said it so well that I wanted to pass it on to others before it was too late.

Wedding 7 June 1946â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Barbara and Earle Greenwood, Bestman, Al Whittle, Jr. and Pete Haring and Ben Sherman

1944 Sailing Team at Coast Guard Academy: Al Copeland '45, Earle Greenwood, John Robert Baylis, Paul Converse '45, Al Whittle, Ed Sanders, Pete Beieri '45, Bill Thrasher Lee Martin (17) Monument. CO, was privileged on 31 May to administer the commissioning oath to his nephew, 2nd Lt Charles Podolak, USAF upon his graduation from the Air Force Academy. Guess we're only as old as we feel and act. In July and August, Lee went back to the Old West by riding in the Monument 4th of July parade and then participating in Cowboy Single Action Shootouts in Pueblo, CO; Raton, NM; and, Colorado Springs using metal and paper targets Ed Skidmore (13) Arlington, VA, sent me some pictures of the 18th Annual Class of 1946 A/N Game In-House Tailgate at his home on 2 December. He said that as a result of his hospitalization, he saw more of the game than he's seen in the last 18 years but would rather have been home. Some of his blood clots have been dissolved. He's on blood thinner from here on but the prognosis is fine at this point.

Thank You! Your support built Alumni Hall!

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Ray Howe, Emie Lowen, Lindsey Ashley

Norma and John Dugger, Fran and Buzz Pearson

Perry Taylor, Marge Lyon. Larry Baldwin Vivian Moore, Bill Spangler's (9) wife, had a rough year starting with a hip replacement on the left side in March. A second operation and post polio from her bout with it 60 years ago really complicated things. But, now, she's getting more mobile and is definitely better. This is the lead-in to the story about Bill attending the big dinner dance at the 50th with a beautiful 22 year old Spangler on his arm.

The two had a great time watching the expressions on the faces of his Classmates and particularly their wives. Bill's granddaughter Christine came from Rhode Island to sub for Vivian. Although Bill and Viv weren't able to travel much together last year, they consider themselves lucky to live in both Santa Barbara, their home, and MortO Bay, their weekend retreat only a few hours away.

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Harry Watson (7), Poway, CA, sent me a list of all the ex-enlisted members in our Class. There were 118 Navy Quota Candidates; 55 Naval Reserve Quota Candidates; 22 Congressional Candidates; 4 Coast Guard Candidates; and 5 Military Academy Candidates. As time permits I'll include source of entry into the Academy in the Class biographic data base. Incidentally, a quick check indicates that all but one of these in the 7th Company graduated with our Class.

Doris and Burr Wilcox (10) Frankton, VA celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June at a wonderful dinner party for 95 people given by their children. Each child and the senior grandchild gave a toast which overwhelmed Doris and Burt with love and emotion. (Guess their son didn't bring his snake from Taiwan.) With children and grandchildren overflowing their house they celebrated for 5 days. But, their big news is that they are now great grandparents of Maria Alejandra Tramble. (Wonder how may other great grandparents we have? I was through an "instant" grandson but that was in another life.)

LOST and FOUND New Addresses: Marilynn and Bruce Althoff: 7036 Harbor Village Ct., Unit 201, Annapolis, MD 21403. Ed Ellis 3650 Caminito Cielo Del Mar. The mailing address and telephone number are shown in the header. New Telephone Numbers: Trish and Daisy Wilhoit: New area code (423) 448 - 6493 Daisy has provided me with information which should be helpful in locating some missing Classmates. I plan to forward it, as appropriate, to individual Company Reps requesting they attempt a follow-up.

FUTURE EVENTS The monthly third Friday Washington DC Class Luncheons Navy versus Notre Dame in Dublin, Ireland, 2 November 1996. (Watch Shipmate for details.)

Army/Navy Game 6 December 1996. This time IT'S OUR TURN. Navy versus San Diego State in San Diego, CA on 6 September 1997 with, of course, a superb '46 gathering. (NOTE: This is a date correction to the weekend following Labor Day and will be a regular season game for both teams.)

Our 52 "^or 53rd depending upon scheduling.

The pictures of Barbara and Earle Greenwood's wedding and the Sailing Team were provided by Earle. The picture of Ed pleading for news came from Barbara Wertheim. The other four pictures were provided by Ed Skidmore but obviously not taken by him. Aren't those ragby shirts great?

Army/Navy Game Party at the Watson's in Poway, CA Up to date figures for the Class Endowment Fund campaign were not available when this was written but it appears that the campaign is going very well.

A lot of pledges have been received with some good inputs. The problem in getting the up to date figures is caused by similar on-going campaigns by other classes. The 3 people compiling the data haven't been able to keep up with it. If you haven;'t responded yetâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;DO IT NOW!

RICKETTS HALL Remember a classmate Honor a friend. Reserve a locker in the new Roger Staubach Locker Room OR a chair in the new Joe Bellino Auditorium.

Reserve NOW while still available. For more details, call Jennifer John at 410-263-4448x118

Ed Ellis pleading for news for the Class Column at the

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Pres., Adm. William J. (Bill) Crowe, Jr. USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Chester H. (Chet) Shaddeau, Jr. 343 Prestonfield Ln., Sevema Park, MD 21146 (410) 647-5868; FAX (410) 544-1324 (mark for USNA '47); E-mail to Stadir@aol.com.

GRAY EAGLE DEPARTMENT A recent edition of Fly-By, the publication of the National Museum of Naval Aviation, at Pensacola, announced both the nomination of ' 4 7 ' s Jim Stockdale to the Naval Aviation Hall of Honor and his participation with former President George Bush in their '96 Symposium , to be sponsored in May jointiy by the Museum and by the Association of Naval Aviation. A letter from Jim refers to the induction and other matters: ...like most military branches, there are a lot of honorary "inductions" in Naval aviation, like the Hall of Fame aboard YORKTOWN at Charleston... but between us, I think this Hall of Honor in the big Pensacola museum is the top rung...on the ladder. The six of us (Jumpin' Joe Clifton, General Christian Schilt, USMC, ADM Forrest Sherman, ADM "Mickey" Weisner, and helicopter genius Charles Kaman, in addition to Jim) will be "enshrined", as they say, on Thursday, May 9th.

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Rufus Sadler poses with pride before a celebration of the gourmet achievements of Clinton, SC.

CHARLES H. ROAN (DD853), as an Ensign. I had the

deck in a big formation when the Sixth Fleet Commander himself got on the radio and told my ship, in a friendly and informal voice, to depart the formation for a weekend port call in Nauplion (the name of this port is spelled several different ways— this is mine, not Jim's! CHS), and to have a good time. The Fleet Commander was Forrest Sherman, and if the future had been foretold at that point, letting me know that the two of us would one day share an "enshrinement" platform, I would have found it unbelievable.

Actually, of course, he. General Schilt, and Joe Clifton have been dead for some time—only Charlie Kaman, Mickey Weisner and I will be there in the flesh.

Other personal items—Stanford made me an "Emeritus" scholar on 1 September, so Sybil and I are back in our Coronado house, except that we will take up residence in one of the Hoover Institution condos on the Berkley campus for the Spring quarter in each of the next couple of years. In January and Febraary, Sybil and I will be lecturers on a Stanford Alumni "travel study" trip—to Easter Island, the Cook islands. New Guinea, Borneo, and Vietnam. There, we two freeloaders get off and fly home while the others go on to Asia and Africa.

We will lecture mostly about the Vietnam War from our separate perspectives, but I'm also to cover American operations in New Guinea in World War II...

SPORTS AND GOURMET DIVISION No comment would do much to improve upon the effect of the photo, so suffice it that we print the letter from Rufe Sadler, and direct your attention to the pic to which he refers: As you can see in the photo, Clinton, South Carolina is tuming into a regular tourist mecca, with new attractions being added almost daily. We just wish Classmates would come by more often!

We are certainly looking forward to the 50th.

Marge and Harry Rodgers from San Diego are flying here, and we'll drive up together and meet at least two other roommates.

Hope I'll get a chance to whip up on tennis teammates Pete Pate, Jim Doyle, and Bud Tilles— Jimmy Carter, too, if he can still run around a tennis court! See you in June!

Have you considered including the Naval Academy in your Estate Plans?

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Jack Townes , who will head the tennis activity at our 50th reunion.

A TALE OF TWO CITIES? No photos of vanity plates this time, but a couple of interesting letters on the subject. From Annapolis, John Prehn says: Re the attached—Ah, the mystique and the magic of the vanity license plate!

I had loaned our Mercury with Maryland plates USNA47 to our son Thomas and his family after they flew in from Boulder for the holidays. They had driven down to Norfolk to spend several days with Beth's mother. They parked the car somewhere, returned to find the attached note on the windshield: 'Merry Christmas. Beat Army. Lou Larcombe. Best on the Sevem.

And then a letter from Jim Moss, in Bradenton: If you are not already tired of license tag stories, and in the spirit that anything worth doing is worth overdoing, we now have three USNA tags on two cars! Florida NA47-RET means retired, of course, not retarded, and Florida NA47-PJM, on the other, simply means Pat and Jim Moss. The third plate, a representation of the Academy crest with the words I USNA Class of '47) is sold by a specialty dealer at MacDill AFB. I just haven't yet figured out how to get a picture of the front of one car, the back of two cars, and a person, (as required by Shipmate) all in one photo! We look forward to seeing you at the 50th...

FIFTY YEARS ON! By the time you read this, you will have received at least one—maybe two—update letters that will tell you much more of the latest 50th Reunion skinny than I can here, and in a more timely fashion, so 1 won't waste your time with a great many details.

Believe it or not, there will only be two more of these Shipmate columns before the Reunion, so the update letters are your best source of info. It is planned that you will receive about four such letters before the occasion, and IF YOU READ THEM, you'll be fully advised about all those questions you have. As with any undertaking of this size, glitches have arisen, but they have been, and will continue to be, faced and fixed.

Incredibly, however, I am aware of a couple of Classmates, to whom all the mailings were delivered, and who regularly receive Shipmate. who have quite seriously told us they didn't know there was going to be a Reunion! Rather than try to figure that out, however, we simply shake our head dazedly and

ask that you make sure that every Classmate of whom you know has got the word, and then talk anyone who is still dragging his feet into getting with the program. We don't care how late anybody is—we want EVERYBODY! In case YOU are one of the "Two Percent"; the second through the fifth of June is when the Best on the Severn returns for its 50th.

Phone your Class Secretary (see masthead of this column) for details and guidance.

QUICK TAKES A couple of phone calls with Rufe Sadler caused some concern that we might have a bad address for Jim DeSanto, his former roommate, but we checked up, and all is well in Palm Springs, CA, where Jim continues to enjoy desert hving...A Christmas greeting to Johnny Johnson from Eiichi Yamashita in Tokyo confirmed—with photos—that the dogwood trees planted at Etajima eight years ago by the Class of '47 have recovered from their typhoon damage and are thriving...Liz and Dale Brumbaugh are moving from the comparative isolation of Maryland's Eastem Shore to Baltimore. Hope we'll now be seeing more of them...Jim Moss writes from Florida that he and Pat are pondering the Navy-Notre Dame game in Dublin in November He says Pat always wants another trip to Ireland—but in November?...^ word from Ben Terrell to advise that he's online: ncsqdldr@aol.com, for those of you who want to check in ...as I come to the end of this one, I am looking out the window at the fourth day of snow in the Blizzard of '96—about 22" of snow on the ground, just finally got the street plowed out and went to the grocery, and now we're expecting another 810 inches today! How cold does it get in Maryland, Mister? Things should be better in June! CHS Web Gokey, up from Florida and visiting at a Capital Area Class luncheon last summer.

Tad Moyle, at a recent Fort Myer luncheon.

The following are listed as whereabouts unknown with the USNA Alumni Association: Mrs. Charles K. Allendorf; Axel A n d e r s o n ; John G. Andrychowski; Oliver H. Ayres; Kenneth W. Barrett; Alexander S. Bellows; Robert C. Bishop; Marvin L. Black; Richard J. Bowllan; Joe A. Brower; Mrs. Leland F. Carpenter; Lt. Charles S. Colson, USA; Raymond L. Cooley, Jr.; Mrs. Calvin C. Cowley; Frank J. Deangelis; Frank A. Derby; Robert O. Derrick; Mrs. Daniel D. Donham; Kenneth M. Dowty; Charles L. Eddy; CAPT Samuel S. Ellis, USN (Ret.); Warten G. Fox; Clarence W. Franske; Edward D. French; Clarence D. George; Robert S. Gerth; Wingate H. Gibbs, Jr.; John M. Gillin; Mrs. Donald E. Oilman; John V. Oilman; Gerald V. Gordon; Thomas B. Grayson; Chamming E. Guffey; Alfred W. Guibord; Mrs. Edson K. Hartzell, Jr.; William R. Heerwagen; Richard P. Hodges; Ansel C. Holland; Frank T. House, Jr.; Ross H. Howard; Browning R. Jacobs; Ray A. Johnson; John E. Jolka; Edward A. Kangas; Robert O. Keller; George Kern; Brand S. Keyes; Richard E. Kinchen; Conrad A. Krez; Kenneth J. Lambert; Thomas Lapenna; Mrs. William M. Lavelle; Allen E. LeFever; William K. Lemley; LTJG Robert A. Lusk. USNR (Ret.); Owen G. Manning;

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John R. March; Dr. James F. McGarry, Jr., SC (Ret.); Larry C. McGuire; William H. Mclnroy; John R. M c L a r e n ; James H. Millinton; Mrs. Kent B .

Monypeny; Harold D. Moore; James L. Morrison, Jr.; CDR William A. Murauskas, SC, USN (Ret.); Wilburn D. Murphy; Edward P. Nolan; John A. Ouska; David W. Partish, Jr.; Carl A. Pendell; Victor W. Petrino; Mrs. Karl E. Portz; Paul Poudevigne; John S. Quinn; Mrs. William O. Rainnie, Jr.; William T. Ranch; CDR Donald C. Renolds, USN; Harlan L. Reycroft, Jr.; Robert B. Ritter; Douglas J. Roberts, Jr.; Aubry Robison, Jr.; Mrs. John S. Roop; Mrs. Elliot R. Rose; Eugene F. Ryan, Jr.; Meleo A. Schene; MAJ Carl J. Schoepe, Jr., USA; John A. Schomaker; Mrs. Jose C. Seijas; James B. Shelnutt, III; Kenneth J. Shortel; John L. Singletary; Mrs. Frank B. Smith; Gordon R. S. Smith; Robert J. Smith; CDR Jack R. Songer, USN; Edward A. Sprinkle; Leroy G. Stafford, Jr.; Mrs. James B. Stagg; Jackson W. Stevens; George S. Swift; Mrs. John L. Thornton; Edward T. Travis; Lyman J. Trevithick; Jack E. Troutt; Mrs. Howard S. Unangst; LTJG James L. Van Meter, USNR; Marion D. Waltner, Jr.; James P. Weary; Virgil M. Wilson; Kenneth Woods; James W. Woy; Martin J. Yamin; Mrs. Philip Zenner, IV.

Berkeley Springs. Joe was much loved and a great contributor to his community. He and I were plebes in the 10th company, and he was always that big easygoing friendly guy that took it all in stride. He will be missed. Hettie can be reached at Rt. 2, Box 404, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411, where I'm sure she will continue to operate their wonderful B and B. I'm sure all hands join me in expressing our sincere condolences to her.

Jack Park provides a great shot of himself with Jim Carrington, John Jensen, and Bob Tobin under the Class of '48 tent which we have acquired for permanent use at tailgates or whatever to provide effective weather cover I don't know whether we won this particular game or not. Jack and Emma enclosed a copy of their Christmas letter, which includes:

Jack Park, Jim Carrington, John Jensen, Bob Tobin 1995 has been exciting with many more memorable and outstanding events than usual. First and foremost was a family gathering in Jacksonville for our number 2 son, Steve's, retirement after 20 years in the Navy. It is hard to believe these 20 years have flown by! It was the first time our whole family had been together in over 5 years. The ceremony was held in Steve's hangar with the two aircraft that he piloted on view. A reception was held at the Officers Club followed by a pool party and then 2 days in Disney world. It's been a good year for Navy football under a new coach. We were fortunate to be able to see the Rutgers game in New Branswick, Army in Philadelphia, and 6 games in Annapolis, staying with good friends Marion and Don Buhrer—our home away from home.

Stan Garner reports from Central Texas with the annual local '48 gathering for the Army game. Stan and Lydia were hosts this year at their nearly-completed home in San Marcos, where Lydia is on the history faculty at Southwestern Texas State. Stan elaborates: Web Gokey, up from Florida and visiting at a Capital Area Class luncheon last summer

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Sec'y, Cdr. Sumner Moore USN (Ret.) 308 Mansion Dr., Alexandria, VA 22302 And a Happy New Year to you too! This is penned as the great snow is beginning to melt. I shoveled every day for the last 9 days to loosen the autos and keep the roof avalanches off the walks, and I must be in acceptable shape since my muscles haven't complained. At this stage of life, one doesn't usually have urgent reason to drive anywhere, except to eat out when possible. I suspect if I listened carefully now though, I would hear northeast area suitcases snapping shut and cars being loaded for either a trip to the airport, or an excursion in a southerly direction by car. In either case, take pictures and send me a letter.

We start the new year on a heavy note with the death of Joe Hawvermale on 10 December at home in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, after a long and heroic bout with cancer I talked with his wife, Hettie, and she says he was well organized to the end, made all the artangements, wrote his own obit, and planned the 15 December services with bagpipes there in

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That meant a two-and-a-half hour drive for our Lampasas reps, Bucky and Newt Key, but for Helene and Walt Alt, Beverly and Frank Crump, and Lulu and Bill Pierson, the drive was more reasonable. There are more Classmates in the area, Toni and Ben Conroy, Mary and Roy Nunnally, June and Dan Summitt, Betty and Dick Wheeler, who couldn't come because of the inevitable consequences of age: illness, children, and children's children. In fact, the Sumraitts have moved from Austin to San Antonio where a number of military clinics and hospitals are situated. But those in attendance were worthy supporters of goatdom. Patriotic music (such as 'the goat is old and gnarly') was played and sung (maybe on Stan's old valve trombone). The game was attended with appropriate commentary, cheering, and groaning, and 'Navy Blue and Gold' was sung. Then, to the sound of music from the 40s, the men joined the women, who had slipped away during the game to attend to important matters of their own, for food, drink, and schmoozing. All were healthy and happy, though Newt reported that drought conditions on his ranch are ominous. I think Frank Crump volunteered to host next year. If there are Classmates in the area we have missed, we'd like to know. This is our third meeting—three defeats. Incidentally, my book. The Civil War World of Herman Melville, thirteen years in the making, was published in 1993 by the U. Press of Kansas. Anyone interested in life at home in the Civil War North might find it interesting.

Teen and Hart Stringfellow pass along from Gainesville, Florida, a bit from their Christmas letter.

In Febraary we toured the Holy Land in Israel, followed by a week in Egypt. It was awesome to see the actual places where Jesus lived and preached. In June, our beautiful new church was consecrated and we had the lovely old family windows from the local Presbyterian church transferred to the Stringfellow family chapel in honor of our great-grandfather, Dr W. H. Stringfellow.

And this about Gainesville: Money Magazine designated us the No. 1 place to live in the U.S. (the secret is out—blast!), and the U.F. football team is the SEC champ again and will play Nebraska in the Fiesta Bowl for the national championship. How about them Gators!

Bill Evans checks in from Australia where he continues to teach, coach soccer and Softball, and write.

In a nutshell, I have become the nemesis of the incompetents teaching history in Australia, especially the Ednik Commissars and loud-mouthed feminists with their political correctness claptrap and drivel.

He refers to the Aussie's name change of VJ-Day to VP-Day (Pacific). Bill says we fought the Japanese and not the Pacific Ocean, and no one must forget it.

Johnny Hufft comes aboard from Middlebury, Indiana. In 1957 the Huffts bought the house on Simms Drive in Admiral Heights, Annapolis, of which the Moores had been the first owners. He recalls; It has been a long time since we bought the house from you, where we lived while I was stationed in the Public Works Department at the Academy. I was planning and design officer for Wings 7 and 8 of Bancroft Hall. We loved the house there and I had my first garden in the plot which you created. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

John is finishing a book entitled, The Navy, The Ships, and The Sea, and he includes a chapter on the '46 Army game, which he hopes to publish in Shipmate this year.

Phil Rogers reports on the formation of a 50th Reunion Committee: Three meetings have been held, the first in September and the most recent on November 8. Considerable progress has been made in brainstorming the entire project. Subcommittees and Chairmen have been designated based on best estimates of needs at this time. A review of 50th reunions held by prior classes has been made in an attempt to emulate the successes and avoid the failures. Reunion dates have been chosen as 4 through 8 June 1998. The favorable response to Ray Lochner's poll confirmed the preference for a summer affair to take advantage of the availability of Academy facilities. It enables us to see and tour many of the new aspects of the Yard and the various academic improvements in the world of advanced technology, without competition from the entire alumni at Homecoming. We hope summer days will add to the comfort of all who attend. Committee participants to date are: Amold, Bass, Carrath, Ball, Dick Bates, Holstein, Reams, Barnes, Buhrer, McManus, Tony Duncan. Carlquist, Abel, Graham, Holland, Don Hall, Held, and Clithero. One reunion item being considered is the 50th Yearbook, which Dave Carruth continues to pursue with dedication, but for which so far he has not received many biographies. Dave will take advantage of the new desktop software to keep costs down and efficiency up.

If he is to be successful, he must have the cooperation of the entire Class. He is taking on a very tough job, and should be commended for his determination to MAKE IT HAPPEN! One final item: Enclosed is a photo of one of our blazer buttons, a set of which were favors at the 45th. We have available these sets, consisting of 3 large and 6 small buttons, with Class crest, for $48 postpaid. These buttons have received accolades from other classes who have seen them, and make a wonderful item for both ladies and mens attire. They are available by sending a check to me (Joseph P. Rogers, Jr), 14 Emerson Road, Sevema Park, MD 21146. They will be sent out immediately postpaid.

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Blazer Button Phil Rogers' final contribution to this month's column is the following on the '48 Gate: The Class of 1948 Memorial Gate has been restored to approximately 95% of its original design.

The four plazas have been relocated. The surface of each plaza was changed from a poured shaped concrete slab to a deck of individual 'cobbler" bricks of the same color scheme, charcoal gray and white. This has all but eliminated weathering problems such as freeze cracks and provided a more repairable surface. The plaza with the bronze plaque and inscription is now the fourth one from the entrance. The lighting fixtures atop the 272 foot wall (imagine trying to go over that one) are the same but the standing overhead lights are all new and matching. The landscaping between the entry wall and the plazas is mostly of green ground cover with littlefloweringor color in evidence. The front wall, which the Class refurbished and on which we placed the Naval Academy lettering, adjacent to Gate 1, has not yet been retumed to its original condition.

This work was to be completed by 1995 Homecoming, but it was not and has not yet been done. I believe we have come as close to the original design as was compatible with the total revision of the road entry. I would like to repeat for those who still may not understand the necessity of removing and later restoring our GATE, that the entire roadway was used as a storage and general staging area during construction of the Visitor Center and it would have been impossible to constract the new boulevard and widen the road without doing irreparable damage to '48's GATE. Through diligence and attention to the reconstruction, we have bettered the project in that the new brick decking is a quantum improvement over the poured concrete and the 12 foot wide sidewalk substantially protects the shrabs and grass from pedestrian traffic.

Main Plaza '48 Gate Today On behalf of the entire Class, 1 hereby give Phil a hearty three cheers for his dedication and very close scratiny of this whole process over a very long and arduous period. Believe me, he kept the hierarchy's collective noses aimed effectively at that grindstone.

The results are indeed admirable, and we have a memorial that is superior to all other such class contributions to the beauty of the Yard.

Now, from out in Camarillo, California, comes this from Chuck Sheehan: I recently spent a week in Boston and was able to visit with E.B. (Little Joe) Fleming. This was the first time we have seen each other since graduation. We were in the 3rd Company our last two years. Little Joe is retired, but still goes to work

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for two or three days a week. After Boston, Gwenyth and 1 flew to Dahlgren, VA, to visit our daughter, Grace. She is a commander and is the XO of the AEGIS Training Center. As you can see from the enclosed snap, we are very proud parents.

Grace is scheduled to be the CO of Personnel Support Activity, Great Lakes, this coming summer.

Jim Carrington visited Ojai, Califomia, and we had the opportunity to play a couple of rounds of golf with him. Based on the original letter to Shipmate concerning Social Security by a Jim H. Carrington, Jim has become my mentor for Social Security affairs.

Late bulletin from Dudley Holstein of the 50th Reunion Committee regarding hotel set-asides in Annapolis. Rooms are being held at two hotels, Loew's Annapolis on West Street, where our festivities will largely be based (410-263-7777), and overflow at the Wyndam Garden Hotel (410-2663131 )(ex-Ramada on Rte. 50 just south of the Sevem River Bridge). Those planning to come should consider making advance reservations soon, even though we are talking 1998, as rooms are obviously limited. Phone numbers are local Annapolis numbers rather than 800s because you do better talking to the folks on site. At this time, I don't have die 800s anyway.

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Pres., Lt. Alfred C. Boughton HI USNR (Ret.) Sec'y, LCol. Richard H. Francis USMC (Ret.) P O . Box 10262, McLean, VA 22102-8262 703-339-5275

E. B. Fleming. Gwenyth Sheehan, Chuck Sheehan

Gwenyth, Sheehan, CDR. Grace Sheehan, USN, Chuck Sheehan

We begin this column with a report from Ace Boughton: It's time to bring you up to date on Class activities especially '49 house. Last December we testified in front of the City Council and on January 8th got the final "go-ahead" to start the renovation of the lovely, old, tum of the century. Queen Anne, styled building. When the renovations are finished, '49 house will be resplendent both inside and out.

The modem electronics, heating, air conditioning, fire safety and other mechanical improvements will be hidden away.

The building will provide the Director of Development, Capt. Chip Seymour '65 and his staff, the necessary room to operate. This group is charged with the responsibility of raising all of the donated funds to the Academy. Providing them quarters makes it possible for them to do their jobs better and to raise more money for the Academy.

'49 House will be a "jewel" that will live a long time. It has been designated "a historic building"

by Historic Annapolis. In addition '49 House will be a living testimony to our Class and to the countless sacrifices that '49 has made in defending our country.

Keep those checks, donations, stocks and other valuables coming inâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we need them.

Thanks to all who have been so generous so far, we are about 1/3 of our way toward the goal of $300,000. Please keep up the good work.

Other news: Chet Davis has taken on the responsibilities for the 50th Reunion.

Steve Krause is now the Treasurer. He replaces Bob Brown who died suddenly, earlier last year.

Bill Bennett and Warren Vosseler are working on the Spring/Summer party. It will be held in late June or early July. Marti and Ed Waller will be our hosts at their beautiful home on the eastem shore near St. Michaels.

Fred Grabowsky is searching for our missing Classmates. Gene Shine continues with the legal aspects and keeps me in line. Duke Francis writes the column each month which leaves me with not much to do. It's great to have an executive board that does all the work not just for me but for the Class as a whole. Special thanks to them.

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the bathrooms. We had hoped to see the Queen but she was at Harrod's looking over the Fall collection of dowdy dresses. The changing of the guard was impressive and reminded me of noon meal formation at the Naval Academy. Unlike the Academy function, however, no one was out of step.

In Devon, we stayed at the Manor House in the same room Basil Rathbone had while filming Hound of the Baskervilles. There was still some dog hair around but the sheets were clean. We met a number of English-speaking guests who referred to us as "Colonists" and were curious to know how we could put up with Bill and Hillary. I asked them the same thing about Di and Fergie. They said Prince Charles is now in charge of morality.

Bob Titus sends: This is enclosed with a picture of me, my wife Sylvy and my Canoe U. roomie Red Tolbert and his wife Lou. We just completed a pre-Christmas craise on the Star Princess to several eastem Caribbean ports. Had a great time; too much food. Red and Lou are ready to teach line dancing to all of the '49ers in the Northem Neck of Virginia, especially the "Mocarena' and the 'Texas Two-Step' they leamed on the craise.

Gathering at Barrowsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Back: Vosseler and Boughton; Middle: Lee and Fred Grabowsky, Ursula Vosseler, John Barrow, Gene Shine; Bottom: Mickey Boughton, Eileen Butler, Joan Shine Our Class lunch at the Orleans House in Rosslyn, Virginia just before Christmas was well attended.

Tom Kilcline, who is curtently at the Pentagon chairing a committee studying health care, briefed the group on the latest information on prospective revisions to military health programs. Joining us were Bob Eustace, Taylor Rigsbee, Bob Coontz, CMC Jones, Andy Nelson, Fred Grabowsky, Ralph Ghormley, Bill Bryan, Barkley Wood, who says he is leaving in January for California and Hawaii for two months to celebrate his 40th wedding anniversary, Pete Swanson, who was going to Seattle for Christmas for several weeks to visit his daughter and son-in-law, who is a nuclear submariner, and Jim McVoy, who provided this update on his recent activities: Dividing my time between Arlington, where I'm still employed with Naval engineering, and my old hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. In latter place we had the inaugural meeting of the new Alabama Chapter of the NA Alumni Association on 28 Nov. 1995. Over 100 alumni were in attendance to hear the Superintendent, Admiral Larson, who had flown in with his wife Sally to honor our event. He held us spellbound with an encouraging summary of the Academy scene, with emphasis on the latest programs to stress the positive approach to the highest standards of honor and ethics. 49er's attending included Ham Perkins and wife Margy, and A.J. Atkins and wife Martee, and myself.

We also learned that Al Frost went to the hospital with a fractured elbow and hip resulting from a fall off a ladder at his home. He expected to be out after Christmas for rehabilitation. He is reported to be in good spirits , but chagrined.

This in from Jack Vice: I just wanted to let my Classmates know that I retumed home after having open-heart surgery (six by-passes) on 5 Dec. '95. Fortunately I never had a heart attack but I was very close to having a major one. I am now in the long-slow recuperation process. Couldn't blame my situation on the poor A/N game coaching decision as I was already in the hospital! I hope my friends forgive me if I am tardy with any Christmas greetings this year.

It looks like John Barrow and Flo are really taking full advantage of retirement from this report:

Thank You! for your efforts to refurbish '49 House.

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John and Flo Barrow visit Jack and Bev Koack in May 1995 This will be a short since it's just before Christmas and I'm spending most of my time comering the Cabbage patch kids market. Someone beat me to Barbie Dolls. They were cornered just before Thanksgiving. Next year I'll start earlier.

My spunky traveling companion, Flo, and I went to Hawaii in Febraary. She takes me along to hoist the carry-ons into the overhead rack. We found the Hawaiians eager to accept our money at an even exchange rate. On the big island, there is all the leftover lava free for the taking. Small pieces make a nice gift for in-laws. There is also a live volcano spewing out hot lava. Some of this makes an even better gift.

Maui was like Ocean City west with lots of traffic and fat vacationers wearing shorts and mumus.

We stayed at the Polynesian Village Condos. From our lanai, on a clear day, we could look across the lawn to the condos on the other side. One afternoon was spent on a whale watching craise and we saw a couple of them blowing water way off in the distance. I argued with the crew about putting whale food in the water to lure them closer To quiet me, one of them gave me binoculars, which made the water spouts look bigger It was back to England aboard the QEII in September The ship had run into a 95 foot wave on the way to New York. In the great North Atlantic ocean, how the ship could find this wave which was only 400 feet wide is a mystery. When asked about it, the Captain shrugged and stated simply, 'I ducked.'

We rented a flat in London for a week and were thrilled with a visit to Buckingham Palace. It is magnificent with its art gallery containing portraits of the royal family which clearly shows the disturbing effects of too many cousins marrying. It is also very clean. You must wash before going into

Sylvy and Bob Titus, and Lou and Red Tolbert In what is becoming all too frequent we learned of the passing of two Classmates; Dick Ebel died on 29 July 1995 at his home at Paramus, NJ of cancer. He was buried at the George Washington Cemetery in Paramus. Loree "Rip" Collins passed away on December 15, 1994 at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. He resigned from the Navy shortly after graduation for a career in journalism and public relations and was heavily involved in Republican politics in New Jersey.

The following is a list of Classmates without a current address. Anyone knowing their whereabouts please contact me: Richard Dale Adams, Richard Hugh Benson, David Osborne Campbell, Oliver Dyer Colvin, Jr., Behrend Joseph Duwaldt, Gordon Wayne Hamilton, Donald Michael Harlan, James Ross Haughey, Robert William Hiebert, Harry Orvill Pumell, Richard Wolfe Ridenoun Reid Stringellow, William Donald Weir This is all for now. Nothing can be finer than to be a 49er!

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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 At the 8 December meeting of the '50 Annapolis group, Tom Ross announced the Ross plans for their annual migration to Naples, FL to spend the winter months. As always Tom's plans were right on the mark as they managed to get out of the north on 1 January just in advance of the great snow storm of 1996. Ann didn't quite trast Tom's timing so she left via train for Disney World with 3 grandchildren in tow a week ahead of Tom. At the December Annapolis gathering were: John Cavanaugh, Ed Greenberg, Rex Kilbourn, Byron Lee, Ed McLean, Tom Noble, Tom Ross, Phil Ryan and Daryle Tripp. Discussion centered on gifts to USNA and on the planning for our 50th reunion in Annapolis. The determinate as to the date in the year 2000 will probably be set by the date of the last scheduled P-rade (and probably near the end of April.) Hotel managers are being contacted now by Phil Ryan as to hotel suitability, cost and availability.

Hank Hancock writes from Cape Elizabeth, ME to report on a most unique Army-Navy game experience. Nancy and Hank had planned to visit Costa Rica in early November until the Costa Rica Chapter news in the September issue of Shipmate caught his attention. The alumni in Costa Rica invited everyone to an Army-Navy party there. Hank changed the plans and he and Nancy along with Aggie and George Fowler '47 and Rod Norris '66 joined the group. Claudio Pacheco '64, President of the Costa Rica Chapter was a marvelous host. The President of Costa Rica is Class of '79 at West Point-so-the U.S. ambassador hosted the game party at his residence. USMA outnumbered USNA types and the President was a real kick. He led the Army cheers and the push-ups after Army scores. Hank was able to present President Figueres and General Barry McCaffrey, CINCSOUTH (USMA '64) with some of Bets Ryan's MASHED MULE before the game.

Claudio is planning a repeat performance for 1996 and hopes for more participation by USNA alumni.

Watch for their Chapter news in Shipmate. One thing is sure, the Hancocks will go back for the '96 game and they hope more from '50 will join them.

Velura and Roy Highberg point out that Bentonville, VA got its share of snow during the great storm of 1996 but their health remains good and the storm didn't slow down their activities. (They send along a picture to prove their case taken before the snow started to fly.) Velura hastens to point out that the Jensens are not the only ones who have twin grandsons as son, Roy, and Barbara have twin boys that are now seven years old.

Velura andRoy Highberg (before the snow) From At the Lake in Falls Church, VA Carol and Charlie Cooper are reflecting on another gratify-

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ing year, having completed their "tenth year after the Corps". They happily report both good spirits and health and a busy year 'round tennis schedule at Army-Navy. Charlie had another world beater tomato crop. His book. Cheers And Tears has progressed and is now undergoing praning necessary to reach marketable size. The good news is publisher interest and encouragement from the Naval Institute Press.

After the '50 45th reunion at the Del Coronado, there followed a week later by a Marine Corps 7th Basic Class gathering at the Westgate Hotel in San Diego.

It was a very special time and Charlie got elected chairman of the 7th 50th reunion in Washington in the year 2000.

The 5th of January get-to-gather of the '50 San Diego group at the Mariner Club, Naval Station had: Dick Thurston, Charlie Clark, Birch Dewitt, Frank Cassilly, Dick Martin, Gene Wisenbaker, Bill Grimm, Lloyd Harrison, John Malloy, Joe Howard, Stan Neander, Bob Muck, Dick Prescott and Mark Frudden with guest speaker, Dick Powell. The wives at their concurtent meeting had: Dottie Martin, Helen Wisenbaker, Delores Harrison, June Neander, Mary Lou Thurston, Marcia Clark, Mary Ellen Prescott and Judy Fradden. The Prescott avocado tree was in full production once again and Dick provided plentiful frait to all present. Dick Powell in his briefing for the group provided excellent background for a full understanding of the management and operations improvements undertaken in adapting USNAAA to the Twentieth Century and preparing it for the Twenty First. Dick answered questions and provided data obtained since the kick-off of the Survey/Fund-Drive.

Of the 111 responses received to the original Gifting Survey 68 indicated a tangible brick and mortar gift appropriate; 9 an intangible and 24 with no opinion.

Of the 90 respondents who commented on the monetary figure, 46 chose $505,050. There was an overwhelming preference for a direct mail solicitation method. Dick and his committee will be out with their next gift-giving fund drive letter this Spring.

Following negotiations with the officials at USNAAA and with the Superintendent the decision will be made by the Class (through its Executive Board) as to the gift to be provided.

Larry Hawkins reports attendees at the January Washington area Class luncheon included: Daryle Tripp, Bob Oliver, John Cavanaugh, Larry Hawkins, Bill Simons, Phil Ryan, Marsh Treado, Roy Snyder, Tom Rogers, George Nelson, Harry Krantzman, Jim Lynn, Joan Henderson, Willy Ayres, Jack Ryan, Bill Diehl, Charlie Hirsch, Gayle May, J.J. McNally, Dick Powell and Milt Schultz. It was reported that Roy Highberg had broken a hip at the Isaac Walton League Club near his home in Bentonville, VA. Roy has been active in animal and nature conservation activities. Deke Forbes underwent his second knee replacement in January. (This is the second knee and not the second replacement for the first knee). Phil Ryan reported that Dick Martinelli's sister, Caryl, and her husband toured the Academy with Tom Ross, John Cavanaugh and Phil as escorts and viewed the Memorial Plaque to those midshipmen who died prior to graduation. Ellen and Tom Rogers have expressed their appreciation to the Class for its kind thoughts and flowers in the memory of their daughter, Sharon, who recently passed away. Jim Lynn, Class treasurer reminds all Classmates that nominal Class dues are still just $10 and they are due and payable now for 1996. Send them on to Jim made out to: USNA Class of 1950 at 2234 William and Mary Dr, Alexandria, VA 22308. Larry Hawkins has gathered information on changes to our 1995 Class Register (Littie Gold Book) since its publication at our 45th and they will be incorporated into our data base maintained by Tommy Noble. Updates to the register will be published as needed and considered appropriate.

Tom McGlaughlin reports that the Honolulu, HI. '50 group held their annual Christmas party at the Outrigger Canoe Club on Waikiki Beach in the Duke Kahanamoku Room on the 10th of December. Those present: Rose Marie and Barney Bamette, Dorothy and George Darfus, Claire and Ray Engle, J.B. Farrell, Debbie and Bill Martin, Moana and Tom McGlaughlin, Elaine and Cliff Skinner and Phyllis and Bill Ricci (visiting from the mainland to watch their daughter ran the Hawaii marathon). Tom says the weather was balmy as usual, the setting spectacular and the company nothing short of magnificent.

Dottie Darfus, Debbie Martin, Rosemarie Bamette, Geoge Darfus

Claire Engle, J.B. Farrell The first available pictures of the Class of' 50 San Diego group gathered at the Neanders for the view-

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ing of the 1995 renewal of the Army-Navy game were taken shortly after the decision to not attempt a closeout field goal, hence the looks of non-belief seen on the faces of many. However, the '50 group was in agreement that with the returning football talent, NAVY appears a shoo-in for the Commander-inChief's trophy for 1996. Beat Army, Wayne.

Chariie Clark and his harem: Judy Fradden, Faye Elliott, Mary Ellen Prescott, Marcia Clark, Elaine Morgan, Dottie Martin, Betty Muck, Dorthy Jensen, Terri Malloy, June Neander

Charlie Clark, Bob Muck, Don Elliott, Murray Kaplan, Mark Fradden, Dick Martin, Stan Neander, John Malloy Wayne Jensen, Dick PRescott, Dick Smith

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As I write this on 8 January 1996, the DC area is paralyzed by the biggest snowstorm since the Blizzard of' 88. Down here below the Mason-Dixon Line, these people just don't know how to handle or drive in snow.

New address for Brad Granum: 106 Wentworth, Williamsburg, VA 23188-9165 and it is not too far from Evelyn and Bob Swarfs place.

Mac Mcintosh writes from snowbound Lake Tahoe, CA that he had received a call from Vince Baron (Ciamprone) who is operating a "big" restaurant and a 1940's era dance hall in New Jersey.

Vince retired from DOT in Washington, DC about 15 years ago where he had worked for Phil Bolger, '48-B. George Stubbs, '58, kid brother of our esteemed Classmate, Jim "Bear" Stubbs, wrote to tell me that Bear's widow, Ellie, "did remarry, has a wonderful daughter and grandchildren. Unhappily, that martiage ended in divorce" with her ex-husband later dying.

George says Ellie would be delighted to be put on the '51 mailing list and would really appreciate hearing from old friends. The address is: Ellie Patterson, 7275-B South Gaylord St., Littieton, CO 80122, phone 303-794-4002.

Paul Thzo's preliminary count of Classmates who said they definitely will attend the 45th reunion this Fall is: 157. For planning purposes, such as: busing and various food functions, we are, therefore using the number 300 for attendees.

The "Three Ages of a Navy C h i e f as submitted by a Classmate: When I enlisted in 1946, Navy Chiefs were a bunch of old fuddy-duddys about 35-40 years old, definite father-image types of guys. In the 1960's I had reason to be putting nuclear weapons on nuclear submarines and noticed that the Chiefs were considerably younger than in my days as an active duty officer. They were about my age, as a matter of fact, i.e., around 37 or so getting reluctantly into the middle age category. Just recently, a visiting frigate came into port and permitted general visiting. I was amazed at how young the Chiefs had become. They looked like a bunch of damned kids.

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about 35 or so.

Had an interesting letter from Curly Matson. He and Eileen drove their motor home over to Pancho Villa State Park adjacent to Columbus, NM. Curiy said that Columbus was attacked by Major General Francisco "Pancho" Villa with some 500 Mexican rebels on 9 March 1916 supposedly because of an alleged arms deal that went sour. Curly didn't say how many of the unarmed 350 American citizens were killed, but there had to have been many casualties with that many gun-toting invaders running around. President Thomas Woodrow Wilson immediately ordered Brigadier General John "Black Jack" Pershing to go into Mexico and chastise the criminals, but to no avail. Pancho had earlier that year already executed sixteen U.S. citizens in Santa Isabel.

Curly remarked that, "I can't imagine why we named it (the park) after a Mexican General who burned and looted a small American village?"

Well, Curly, I won't try to explain that here.

Christmas card from Pat Burke informed me that one of our old faithfuls is now in a nursing home.

That would be: Bob Bradley, 5901 South Wick, Bethesda, MD 20817, phone 301-530-1633.

Nice letter from Kit Kitterman enclosing a picture of him and Pat with n e w l y w e d s , Larry Treadwell and Elsie, [ed. note: unfortunately the photo had inck on it...sorry...Nancy] The Treadwell's new address is: 1454 Goldrush Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32940, phone 407-242-9318. Welcome to the '51 family, Elsie; we're happy to have you onboard.

Pete O'Kane sent me some good news/bad news.

Good news was that he and his Bancroft Hall roomie of four years. Bill Lestourgeon, both went back to their 50th high school reunion at Ocean City, NJ and had a grand old time. The bad news was that Bill's wife, Patricia, passed away last year in Orlando.

Those of you who visit the brand new Korean War Memorial on the Mall in Washington might be interested to know that Nancy and Dick Dean's son. Rick, was the U.S. Corps of Engineers Project Engineer for the Memorial. Rick had it finished on time and under budget. Some interesting statistics about the Korean Police Action: in WWII one out of every 15 soldiers were wounded or killed; in Korea, one out of every ten; and in Vietnam, one out of 19. Killed in Korea were 54,000 of our contemporaries compared to 57,000 killed in Vietnam. However, the Korean casualties were suffered in just three years of ferocious fighting, whereas in Vietnam, the casualties were spread out over ten years.

Nancy Dean lent me a new paperback entitled. Last Seen Alive by Laurence Jolidan and published by the Inkslinger Press of Austin, TX and Washington, DC. Mention is made of Lts. Billy Bell and Ed Guthrie on page 31. It appears that right after the armistice was signed in Korea on 27 July 1953, the USAF 6004th Air Intelligence Squadron did an investigation and came up with a list of USAF personnel who were seen alive as POWs. Prominently listed are our Classmates: Billy Bell and Ed Guthrie. Mr. Jolidan had access to Soviet reports of hundreds of American POWs turned over to the Soviets for interrogation and exploitation. Personal interviews with retired Soviet officers confirm they did, in fact, have our guys. The red military wanted to milk them of all their knowledge and then tried to make them into turncoats or agents to infiltrate back into America as spies and/or saboteurs. The Soviet officers admitted that they were unable to convince or coerce a single solitary officer into a defector. Unfortunately, these officers were absolutely convinced that none could still be surviving. 1 strongly recommend the book for your own study.

Bill Gorski has a new address: P.O. Box 3311, Idylwild,CA 92549-3311.

Charley Kosonen sent me a check for the USNA

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Class of 1951 (Second to None) Gallery of Ships in memory of John Moriarty. He and Gracelene have opted to retire to Ocean Pines, MD rather than their home state of Califomia. The reason is simple; all four of their grandchildren are located in the Middle Atlantic. Join the crowd, Charley.

Your old scribe is off to Florida (as soon as I can dig out from under 30 or more inches of that white stuff) for a few weeks to defrost. So, I'll see you snowbirds later, alligator, if not after awhile, crocodileâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Walt.

Pete O'Kane and Bill LeStourgeonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;50th reunion of Ocean City (NJ) High School

Haig Donabedian, Pete Hilgartner, Stan Loferski

Roger Drew, Jack and Suzane Hamilton, Sporty Bannerman

Bill Thompson, Paul Tuzo,Bob Small, Howie Morris, Bob Bradley

Buzz Bibby

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Becky and Al Burkhalter. Bev and Joe Bray

Thank You! for the '51 Ship Model Gallery.

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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 doesn't look like Spring from this writer's desk.

The Blizzard of '96 in Washington DC is contributing to our dark ages. They will have passed when you read this.

The most noteworthy event these past few months is that Hunt Hardisty was recently named President and member of the Directors of the Kaman Aerospace International and could no longer serve as Chairman, Board of Trastees of the U.S. Naval Academy. J a c k Sheehan, formerly the Vice-Chairman of the Eastem Area for the Alumni Association, has been named Chairman, replacing Hunt, and will complete the term. We wish them both well.

Jack Lengyel gave us some comprehensive insights about the Naval Academy Athletic programs at our Washington, DC November Class luncheon He presented statistics and answered questions from the assembled Classmates. Attending: Jim Troutman, Dick Denfeld, Jim Keane, Ed Leonard, Jim Stone, Ralph Enos, Vince Manara, Garnett Bailey, Bob Reed, Phil Case, George Lester, Dick Smith, Gus Eggert, Larry Chambers, Paul German, Vince Argiro, Jack O'Donnell, Leigh Ebbert, Walt Locke, Doug Payne, Jake Brown, Jim Organ, Tom Thawley, Art Thompson, Jerry Zacharias, Hork Dimon, Howard McCollum, Jamie Jameson, and Ray Amor. It was particularly nice to have Jim O r g a n drop in from San Diego.

The Army-Navy Game and hopes for a win! Our chapters were very active. Whit Hansen writes: Enclosed is a photograph of the Northwest Chapter crew which attended another disappointing Army-Navy game...perhaps the most disappointing in recent history because it could and should have been our victory. Judy and I hosted.

Arizona Chapter Army/Navy- -Back Row: Ken, Dick, John, Bob Michaels, and Bob Watkins. Front Row: Mason, Cy, Ned and Carl major item of business was the election of my successor Before many anxious volunteers could announce their candidacy, Jim Niederkrome (who had stepped out of the room) was elected by acclamation. Bee and Jim's address and phone number are: Mr. James S. Niederkrome, 18706 5th Place SW, Normandy Park, WA 98166, 206-242-1812 As Jim is now a retired Boeing VP, he is looking forward to challenging and time-consuming assignments from the Class home office.

Thanks, Whit, and your contributions to the column have been very welcome.

From the Arizona Chapter, Bob Michaels writes: The Second Annual Army-Navy Game gathering of the Arizona Chapter was hosted by Alice and Cy Blanton in their lovely home in the Northwest Valley of the Sun. The festivities included a champagne branch prepared under the watchful eye of John Kyle.. .Although disappointed in the outcome of the game, all present enjoyed the company, especially guests Nancy and Ken Weir, who won the first half of the football pool. In addition to our hosts, the Blantons, and guests, the Weirs, those attending were: Donna and Mason Anderson, Lorraine and Dick Carson, Dixie and Ned King, Peggy and John Kyle, Sue and Bob Michaels, Bob Watkins, and Emie and Carl Webb...The next meeting will follow the 'Dark Ages' tradition, with Donna and Mason Anderson hosting a 17 Febraary gathering.

Rear rank, left to right: Marty McRorie, Chet McRorie, Whit Hansen, Glen Driver, Ken Loposer, Ralph Enos, and Fred Adair. Front rank: George Berry, Wendy Berry, Judy Hansen, Bee Niederkrome, Angela Driver, Judy Loposer, Laveme Morrison, Jim Morrison, and Mary Jane Adair. Kneeling: Jim Niederkrome.

Among the regulars missing the game were Vera and Ron Campbell who were cruising the Caribbean. Guy Grafius and Joe Clarkson of our Plebe class ('55) and Guy's wife Pat also attended and took the picture. They also shoved out, squared comers and cleaned up.

Judy and Ken Loposer were welcome late additions to the party. They are permanently in the Tucson area but were up visiting their off-spring who are dedicated northwestemers.

The business meeting, as usual, primarily involved deciding who will host the next party, in this case, celebration of the Dark Ages. In the northwest they can be pretty dark and often wet. One

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Sue, Lorraine and Dick, Nancy , Cari, Ken and Mason Thank you. Bob, for the news, and for the pictures of your gathering.

The Washington DC gathering was held at the Kena Shrine Temple in Fairfax. This featured a chili cook-off won by Dick Smith, followed closely by Vince M a n a r a and H a r r y Spencer. I hear tell of Biscuit Wev's shoring up the assembled crowd with his cheerieading skills and a good time was had by all. Attending: Joan and Vince Argiro, Rita and

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Garnett Bailey, Francoise and Al Bress, June and Jake Brown, Bobbie and Dick Denfeld. Peggy and Jim Keane, Mary Ann and Bob Lancaster, Carmen and Larry Layman, Dolly and Ed Leonard, Ester and Vince Manara, Lois and Dick Smith, Betty and Harry Spencer, and Petey and Biscuit Wev. A number of nice inputs over the holiday season: Jim Troutman sent along a clipping from the Tndent dated 10 November 1995, titied, "Midshipmen share bond with USNA '52". The article by Midn.

2/C J.P. Sagaser described our relationship with the 22nd Company, the value of our contributions to their wardroom (and theirs to us in taking care of the tent at the stadium) and the exchanges during the tailgating, homecoming party at the Alumni House and other events. It's nice to be recognized. We are glad to be an on-going part of the Brigade.

Charlie Wiseman sent along an issue of The Link a local Litton Systems newspaper that featured Joe Portney receiving the prestigious Institute of Navigations P V H . Weems (Weems a 1912 USNA graduate) award. The article cites Joe's achievements which include: navigator-engineer on three historic Litton inertial transits of the North Pole, inventing (with another) a wide band solar compass, automated airborne calibration of the magnetic compass, astro tracker stellar acquisition jamming and polar inertial grid heading...plus numerous professional papers and service to the Institute of Navigation. Charlie writes.

Our work at Marine Systems at Lockheed Martin in Sunnyvale involves navigation of underwater vehicles. In connection with that work, one of my colleagues passed to me the article...Joe is not only a great line business manager for Litton Systems, but a significant technical contributor in the field of navigation. Another outstanding achiever in the Class of'52.

Thanks, Charlie, for the input. Congratulations, Joe, for your contributions.

McKenzie Moss sends along the snapshot of liberty in Gitmo and says: The date was 8 July 1949. None other than some of America's finest youth, not-yet-Youngsters, guzzling Hatuey Beer in Gitmo. As I recall, two bottles for 25 cents and pure dynamite...

He continues: I wonder if any of the Class would be interested in talking via cyberspace? Might be worth exchanging e-mail addresses. Mine is McKwrite@aol.com.

Just a thought.

All is well in Carmel. I see Jack MacPherson at the tennis club and that's about it. Supposed to be an alumni group in the Monterey area, but nothing seems to have come of it.

Thanks, Mac. "Just a thought" seems to have caught on for 1 received the following communication from Garnett (GBAILEY@dcscorp.com): What do you think of developing a data base for our Classmates who have computers and e-mail? I have Cy Blanton, Biscuit Wev, and Bill Blasko and Leigh Ebbert on my limited network. Would it be feasible to make a call in the next Shipmate to see how many guys will reply? I would be willing to be the point of contact, and place their e-mail addresses in the Class data base for future notices, etc.

Thanks, Garnett, and let's see how many respond.

Bob Morris checks in from his "Camelot" in San Diego with the picture of Bob, Punchy Gillcrist and Dick Dietz after lunch at the Hotel Del Coronado.

He reports all is well with "Recreational Research," and that Punchy is working on a new book.

After lunch at the Hotel Del In preparing for Christmas, I ran across the Meade's 1994 Christmas card with a nice picture of "his girls," (Jean, his four daughters and grandchildren) preparing for a wedding. Thanks, Ted. Bob Michaels reports the death of Ralph Gross, Jr. on 27 November: I had just mailed my previous letter to you when I received a brief note from Ann Gross in Prescott Valley. She informed me that her husband and our Classmate Ralph Gross Jr. died on 27 November

GITMO Liberty '49 Right: Chuck Lavin, Pat Payne, Mac Moss. Bill Roberts, Jerry Thompson, Bob Connelly, Tim Hunter.

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after a long illness...

We are sorry to hear of his passing.

The following are listed as whereabouts unknown with the USNA Alumni Association: Earl J. Abhold; Lloyd L. Ames, Jr; Leon S. Anderson; Robert D. Bates; Alfred P Brooks; Fred E. Brown; CDR Robert S. Buckman, SC, USN (Ret.); Milton E. Burchett; CDR John H. Burnett, USN; James M. Campbell; Alexander Carman, Jr.; Earl F. Chandler, Jr.; Allen Clark, Jr.; Bryan C. Clark, Jr.; Harold W. Collins; Lt Col Jack W. Cook, USAF (Ret.); Peter S. Cooke; Keith D. Cordes; Sherwood M. Cotton; Francis E. Council, Jr.; Dr. Robert C. Court, M.D.; Capt Raymond R Crist, III, USMC (Ret.); William T. Crouch, Jr.; Donald A. Crowley; William G. Cue; Duane A. Cummings; LtCol Richard F. Daley, USMC (Ret.); Elbert P Daniel; Edward E. Davis; Capt William A. Dawson, USMCR; John S. Degnan; Joseph M. Delaney, Jr.; John M. Dickelmann; CDR Sheldon Drews, USN (Ret.); CDR William P Eddy, III, USN (Ret.); Clarence R. Egert; Mrs. D. E Eisele; James D. Eplett; CDR Matthew W. Faessel, USN (Ret.); Wilham L. Fain; Michael J. Fenick; Harry L. Ferguson, III; Floyd J. Few; LCDR Harold J. Fischer, CHC, USNR; Michael J. Fogarty; Lawrence F. Frank; Clarence H. Frederick; Francis A. Fudala; James G. Fuller; John G. Fulmer; CAPT Charles M. Furiow, III, CHC, USNR (; Dr. Robert A. Gay; Col Raymond E Girard, Jr., USAF (Ret.); James R. Graham, Jr.; Lt. Joseph H. Haggin; Frederick S. Haines, III; Clifton E. Hall, Jr.; Thomas A. Hamil; Roger R. Hamilton; Robert A. Hanna; Lester G. Hartington; Robert E. Hine; Eugene R. Hoffman; Joel K. Holland; Jimmie L. Howard; Albert N. Hudgens; CAPT George T. Hull, USN (Ret.); CAPT Arthur D. Jackson, SC, USN (Ret.); Thomas H. Jacob; Richard L. Johnston; John L. Jones; Wilson M. Jones; Roy H. Jordan; Richard J. Kamienski; Franklin Kane; Dartell C. Keifer; John W. Kennon; Larty B. Kerr; Wallace R. Kittredge; Robert H. Knight; Gerald H. Roger; Jack W. Kooch; CDR Martin W. Kunze, USN (Ret.); Phillip E. Lambert; Frank W. Lane; Henry N. Laron; Lars P. Larsen; William W. Larsen, III; Myron Leedy, Jr; Maj William G. Lepthien, USAF (Ret.); John L. Leslie, Jr.; Harold P. Lewis; Robert D. Lewis; Curtis E. Little; William D. Lohman, Jr.; Rivard E. Lombard; John E. Maclean; Maj Mack Maldin, Jr., USAF (Ret.); Jacob C. Marchel; Joseph A. Markum, Jr.; LT Clyde D. Martin, Jr., USNR (Ret.); Col Robert G. Mathers, USAF (Ret.); John H. Mayer; Donald F. McAuliffe; Joe B. McCabe; Perty L. McCormick; Francis R. McLafferty; Nicholas L. McLawhom, Jr.; Mrs. James S. McNeely; John O. Meder, J r ; Stanley L. Mercer; Robert P. Mercier; Milton J. Mintz; Thomas D. Moffitt, Jr.; William C. Money; Daniel Montgomery; Mrs. Arthur H. Moore; Silva M. D. Morel; Harry A. Myers; Howard J. Newton, J r ; Murtha C. Nicholas; Peter R. O'Sullivan; Robert W. Osterhout; George R. Parker; Lt Col Dwight E. Payne, USAF (Ret.); Daniel J. Peace; John E. Pendleton; Richard R. Pettigrew; Edwin L. Phillips, Jr.; LT Robert N. Phillips, USNR (Ret.); Theodore H. Phillips; William G. Phillips; CAPT Richard R. Pohli, USN; CAPT Donald B. Polatty, USN (Ret.); CDR Mon-is Pollak, USN (Ret.); James W. Pressler; Alan D. Pringle; CDR Michael A. Quartararo, USN (Ret.); William H. Ragsdale; Gordon A. Rasmussen; Thomas J. Rath; Col Thomas M. Reedy, USMC (Ret.); Lt Col Charles F Reichmuth, USAF (Ret.); Donald E. Reid; Jack E. Richardson. Jr.; John O. Rittenhouse.

Jr.; Donald J. Roalsen; Robert H. Rowe; Gene G. Sager; Robert B. Schlosser; Joseph W. Schmitz, USA; Capt John W. Schwartz. USAF (Ret.); Leonard F. Sims. Jr.; George R. Slayton; Herbert E. Smith, Jr.: CDR James R. Smith, USN (Ret.); Maj Jimmy L. Smith, III, USAF (Ret.); Rodric M. Smith; Samuel H. Smith, III; William B. Smith, Jr.: William M. Spanakos; Don L. Spraul; Mrs. David F. Staple;

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Clyde K. Stein; Donald O. Stevens; John W. Sfi-ong; CAPT Robert M. Sutiey, CEC, USN (Ret.); Charies A. Taylor; James G. Taylor; Paul B. Thompson, Jr.; Reuben T. Thomton, III; CDR Henry A. Tombari, CEC, USN (Ret.); CDR Guy B. Townsend, USNR; Vincent C. Trafficante; Charles E. Tucker; Jack E. Tullett; James D. Timibaugh; Robert A. Vaughan; CDR Victor J. Vine, USN (Ret.); James B. Vogler; Robert T. Waid, Jr.; Thomas L. Wands, Jr.; Maj Robert W. Washington, USAF (Ret.); Douglas M. Watiand; George F. Wedge, Jr.; James F. Welch; John A. White; Robert C. Wiczyski; Paul E. Wilhelm; Raymond C. Wilk; Jimmie M. Winge; Lawrence Winkler; Dempsey D. Wood; Charles H. Wright, Jr.; Robert S. Wroth; Mrs. Michael A. Zibilich.

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Pres: RAdm. S. David Frost USN (Ret.) Corr. Sec'y: LCOL David B. Jones USAF (Ret.) 1 Harbourside Dr. Apt. 1-701, Defray Beach, FL 33483; 407-278-8325 We got out of Virginia between storms. The first storm was a small ice storm which, while nasty, was short lived and manageable. We had Christmas with our kids in Richmond, closed up our part of our house in Gainesville (our son says we closed up our part of his house), and hit the road for Florida on the 28th, after one last grandchildren fix the night of the 27th.

Traffic on 1-95 is awful in the week after Christmas and Sally had a one day flu bug of some kind but we made it to Defray Beach by the aftemoon of the 29th.

South Florida was coolish but it warmed up for a few days after we got here and I got two rounds of golf in. Then the big storm hit Virginia and the Northeast and, indirectly, south Florida. Our kids report 15-16 inches of snow in Richmond and 20 inches in Gainesville plus bitter cold. Defray felt the cold with chill factor readings in the 20s yesterday and today.

We did not play golf. However, we have tee times for the next three days and if I get this typed and mailed I'm going to play all three days.

Shortly after we got to Florida a Mr Jay Hanks called me from Maryland with the sad news that our Classmate Cdr. Allen Dudley Keimig USN (Ret.) had died right after Christmas. He had begun feeling ill on Christmas Day and still felt bad the next day. He went to bed early and died in his sleep that night. The funeral was held on Saturday, 30 December in Baltimore and a Memorial Service was planned for Sunday, 7 January in Lusby, MD near Patuxent NAS where he had lived. I say planned because January 7th was when the big storm hit the Mid-Atlantic area. Mr. Hanks told me that the family requested that donations in his memory in lieu offlowerswould be appreciated and could be made to the Park School, Old Court Road, Brooklandville, MD 21022.1 passed all the above information to Irv Boeskool who promised to get the call tree going. Thanks, Irv. Needless to say we send our sincere condolences to the Keimig family.

In last months column I discussed Paul Dudley and George Eraser's requests that we develop a directory of '53er E-Mail addresses. In this column I'll report on the rest of their letters. Rosemary and George Eraser say they had a great time at our Pavilion party and the rest of the weekend that they spent with Dudie and Leo Cuccias at their Vienna, VA home. They now realize that they don't get to enough Class gatherings and they are very glad Dudie and Leo talked them into coming. George goes on to say that they moved to Charlottesville after he re-

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Jacksonville Party tired from the Navy and he went to work for Sperry Marine. He enjoyed working in Sperty's Engineering Division until he was downsized in 1992. While looking for a replacement job with a real future he realized that his aging parents were needing more and more help and attention. He eventually decided to take care of them and forget trying to earn more dollars. As he says "It's great being a double dipper!" George notes that after he left Sperry, former SecNav John Lehman's firm bought it and put his (Lehman's) friend George Sawyer in charge. Sawyer, a Yale NROTC grad was in the 100th Basic Officer's Submarine School Class which graduated in June of 1955. As George Eraser recalls "George (Sawyer) gave Carl IVost a ran for his money, before Carl was declared the honor graduate." After his dad's death our George found in his dad's files a copy of the Sub School graduation program. He gave it to a friend at Sperry that survived the downsizing.

The friend used it to create a faux ad layout entitled "Excellence on Board", which was presented to George Sawyer for his review. Our George concludes with a one word sentence "Chuckles!"

Thanks, George. Hope the two of you do come to more of our get togethers and that your Internet ideas blossom. The Eraser's address is: 2075 Whipporwill Road, Chariottesville, VA 22901.

Paul Dudley, besides being interested in developing an E-Mail Roster for all computer literate Classmates that use any or all of the various commercial bulletin boards, adds a short note (his first in 42 years). He is sony that he missed our 41st reunion in San Diego in '94 but he had to have some surgery that couldn't wait. Fortunately, all is well now. He and Joan spent 10 years with Boeing in Seattle after his Navy days, then moved to Chula Vista, CA in 1991. They tried that for three years and then moved to Coronado. He says: It helps to approach the Coronado real estate sticker shock slowly. We settled into the relaxed, retired life style and enjoy it immensely.

The Dudley address is: 1100 Adella Ave., #14, Coronado, CA 92118. Thanks, Paul.

A Christmas card and newsletter from Hal Walters reports that he and Nancy came north in October and were planning on coming to the NavyAF game until the rains came. Nancy had a lung removed last year and cannot afford to get a cold or the flu. That sounds like a legitimate reason to miss a wet tailgate and game. Hal goes on to report that

better than ever and he now writes golfing tips articles for his local newsletter. A Pro friend of his now has a clubmaking business and comes to Hal's classes and offers custom made clone clubs, club repairs, swing analysis, club fitting and advanced lessons to Hal's students. Sounds like a win-win-win situation for all parties. Hal says; My classes have come full circle now and offer the students total service golf.

Hal also has atipfor those of us about to enter the Medicare group. He suggests checking with your employer or former employer to see if they have Medicare Supplement policies that you are eligible for. He says to check this closely as he was initially told by a Merrill Lynch benefits clerk that he wasn't eligible, but when he finally got to talk to the benefits manager he discovered that Mertill Lynch had a grandfather clause that included former employees such as he and he could enroll. The Merrill Lynch corporate policy was considerably better than any of the other Supplements he had looked at. Thanks, Hal. Jeff Wellings sent in a picture showing,fromthe left, Molly Randle, Joan Wellings, Jeff, C.J. Barthelenghi, George Barthelenghi, Pauline Furey and T^'ke Furey. Randy Randle's left hand and Class ring are also visible in the left forefront. The picture was taken at a Jacksonville restaurant last August when the Barthelenghis were visiting. Jeff also mentioned that the Jacksonville crowd was going to have an A-N game party at the condo complex where Molly and Randy Randle and Caroline and Al Hinman live. I'm hoping that someone will send in pictures from that affair Thanks, Jeff.

We saw Pat and Tony Dowd at several of the tailgates and at one of them he gave me a letter and picture describing highlights of their recent two week safari in Kenya. He says the picture shows him with one of the local Masai tribal chiefs. In the letter he said "Tony is the one wearing the '53 baseball cap!"

The letter also says the chief offered Tony three cows for Pat, but Tony had to turn him down as the chief wouldn't pay for shipping and handling. Tony goes on to say the trip was awesome, a once in a lifetime deal.

Private support provides funding for 66 extra-curricular activities for today's midshipmen.

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He also enclosed a picture that shows him with the National Senior Medal, his dependable Perazzi MX-8 shotgun and of course his Boston Red Sox cap. Congratulations, E.J.—I don't think the Class has many National Champions. Of course, I think the picture would have been better if you had been wearing a '53 cap. After the championship E.J. flew to Annandale, VA for a visit with his old roommate Tom Warren and Tom's lovely wife Jo. To his great pleasure and surprise most of the rather large Warren clan showed up to see Uncle E.J. Five of Tom and Jo's six kids, with spouses, children and dogs made the muster. He says "It was a wonderful week for me." Thanks, E.J. and congratulations again. Is there a Senior category for you in the Olympics this summer?

Masai Warrior and Marine Warrior Pat particularly liked staying at the William Holden Hunting Estate—now called the Mt. Kenya Safari Club—a five star plus hotel complex complete with electric fence to keep the animals out.

If they ever go back that is where they will probably spend most of their time. Tony concludes by saying "If you like to travel this trip is a must."

Thanks, Tony. Hope you watched where you were stepping when you got your picture taken with the chief.

This is a fun job when you get good news from a Classmate as I did recently when E.J. Leavitt wrote with an update to last year's letter. He was again invited to participate in the U.S. National Trap Shooting Championships at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. The competition was held from 1-5 August, 1995. E.J. said: I'm happy to report that I took National Senior Champion. I've won same state and regional honors, but this is the first national title I've acquired.

Al Somers reports that the Colonial Country Club in Memphis where he is a long time member recently hosted an 18 team intercollegiate golf toumament sponsored by the Kroger Corp. The University of Southem Mississippi in Hattiesburg was one of the teams in the field. George Hall's brother Sam is the golf coach at USM. Unfortunately, Sam had health problems and was unable to be with the team. Thus, George took over as acting coach and led the team to Memphis. He stayed busy with his players while Al was busy as a rales official. However, they did find the time for a visit. George's team did not win but one of his players tied for individual honors. In other news Al's daughter Margaret Anderson from Atlanta ran in her second Marine Corps Marathon in DC on 10/21/95. The weather was much better this year and she improved her previous time by 15 minutes. Al says she particularly enjoyed seeing and visiting with some of the large number of Marines and Mids that were competing. Thanks, Al. We hope to make a swing west this Summer or Fall for a minireunion of our old Waco, Texas Air Force crowd which included Pat and George Hall. Hope we can see them.

Sue and Dick Albright sent in a letter with four separate pictures and stories. I'll ran two this month and two next month. The first picture shows Dick trying on a pair of shoes at Zaanse Schans near Edam in the Netherlands. He and Sue spent most of September and part of October in Europe—mostly in England with a week in Devon near Plymouth, a week in the Lake District and about 5 days in London. They rode the Chunne! to France and then spent about 10 days in Belgium and the Netherlands—most of which was spent in Mons near the SHAPE Headquarters with sidetrips to Amsterdam and Edam as well as Bragge. Dick says:

Dick Albright Filling Shoes We had a great time—as far as the shoes go we in '53 can fill any shoes with ease, be they wooden ones or anyone else's (hint, hint...).

Albright, Bivens and Anderson I get it Dick! The second picture was taken at a small dinner gathering at Marcy and Art Bivens home honoring Linda and Curt Anderson. The Andersons were visiting the DC area from their home in Port Orchard, Washington. The picture shows Dick, Art and Curt. Thanks, Dick—more next month.

A note from Hal Styles enclosed a picture of Hal with his USAFA grad friend, Matt Fong, the Treasurer of the State of California. As we can see Matt is wearing the lovely new Navy B-Robe he won from Hal when the AF team beat Navy. Hal does say he has Matt's promise that he will be a Navy rooter everytime we play Army. Thanks, Hal.

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Hal Styles and Matt Fong A second hand report reached me that Tom Schaaf said that Don Thomas woke up one day and was partially paralyzed on one side, but is now much better Hope so—that sounds like a mini stroke or a TIA that I had some years ago. They are scary. Irv Boeskool reports that he saw Otto Will, Tom Pettit and his wife. Art Gilmore and Sue and Jack Frost at Bob Schucker's funeral at Arlington. Pete Kucyk told me to be sure and remind all of you to come to

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the Class luncheons if your plans change and you can make it. He says come even if you had told the call tree caller that you could not make it. Pete and Art Gilmore will find a chair and meal for anyone who shows up.

1 just got a call from Bob Raffaele telling me that our Classmate Col. Thomas Dumont USMC (Ret.) died this morning (January 9, 1996) at the DeWitt Army Hospital in Fairfax, VA. Bob had no further details but Tom had been waging a long fight with Leukemia. We send our prayers and condolences to Marge and the entire Dumont family.

Pictures not already discussed include a post Army-Navy game breakfast shot showing Lynn Johnson, Bill Ramsey, Sue Albright, Scottie Ramsey and Dave Johnson at the Ramsey's St Michaels home; a Pavilion party shot of Marines Bruce Ogden and John Hyatt; four more Pavilion shots, one of Mike Greeley, one of Bill Trueblood; one of Don Ammerman and a picture of Madeline and Ed Spar; the final two pictures are oldies from a '53 Norfolk Christmas party in 1964.1 can identify some of the people including the Baldwins, Sykes, Wilsons, Leveys, Birds and the Wills and there are several that look familiar and even a few that I can't begin to identify. Can any of you help me out?

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The Spars—No sugar in the lemonade, Ed? Don't forget Class luncheons are on the first Tuesday of each month at the Fort McNair Officer's Club at 1130. We will be in Florida until the end of April or early May so send your news and pictures to me at the Defray Beach address or call us at 407-2788325. Have a good winter—hope the snows and cold ease up. Cheers to all—Dave.

PS. Shortly after I finished typing the above I got a call from Bob Raffaele telling me that our Classmate Col. Thomas Dumont, USMC (Ret.) died 9 January 1996 at the DeWitt Army Hospital in Fairfax, VA. Bob had no further details, but Tom had been waging a long fight with leukemia. We send our prayers and condolences to Marge and the entire Dumont Family.

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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 It has been written... If we want things to stay as they are, we 're going to have to change a few things around here... (Anon) The Class Christmas luncheon was a great success as usual, and Fitz advises us that sixty-one Classmates and guests attended.

Dwight Agnew chips in a short note from the South Carolina connection. In December the local Alumni Association, coordinated by Dick Dalla Mura, Classmate Bart Dalla Mura's brother, held a Christmas party at Quarters "A", the home of the Naval Base Commander. This was a final event as the Admiral will close down the Naval Base of Charleston in the summer of 1996. Among others attending the party were Diane and Bill Holtz who recently moved into the Seabrook community, a resort area just south of Charleston. Dwight reports that Liz and Jim Austin relocated out of the area to Colorado Springs.

Dick Alger and George Bole have written to advise the Class of the death of Classmate Robert L. "Pappy" Berg. Bob passed from cancer on 16 November 1995. Our deep sympathies go out to Bob's family and especially to his wife, Carol in Bonita, Califomia.

Bob Gibson wishes to convey to his Classmates his sincere appreciation for their kindness regarding the loss of his wife last August. The light of his life.

Bob writes, contracted amylotropic lateral sclerosis and passed with great dignity. Rosanne was buried at the State of Hawaii Veteran's Cemetery in Kaneohe, Oahu. Her marker's last line says "My Wild Irish Rose' and on her permanent floral um is written "My One and Only". Her casket is green. With Bob's permission I am publishing the poem he enclosed.

Don't stand by my grave and weep; I am not there. I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow; I am the diamond glint on snow.

I am the sunlight onripenedgrain; I am the gentle autumn's rain.

When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rash Of quiet birds in circled flight.

I am the star that shines at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry.

I am not there; I did not die. ... from Bob Gibson.

Subject: Shifting Anchorage from Chuck Horowitz... Chuck took early retirement from Loral Defense Systems on 1 January and has moved to 12438 Saguard Blvd., Unit 115, Fountain Hills, Arizona 85268, 602-837-4985.

Ned Kellogg has made some changes. After four years as Vicar of Saint Andrew's at Lake Elsinore, Ned left in January 1995 to serve as interim Priestin-Charge at Trinity Episcopal Church in Escondido.

Last April he shifted again to become Curate to Fred Bartlett at Saint Dunstan's, a large parish 12 miles to the east.

Bill Hoover sends a picture of himself and Ken Bell (Army '54). They were flight school roommates.

This year the Bell's came from Colorado to watch the A-N game from the Navy side, and... as it tumed out, to collect the bet in person. For A-N '96 the Hoovers will cheer on Navy to a victory as guests of the Army on their side. One memorable moment was Ken at post game cocktails in his Army B-robe. Bill wouldn't give us the details, but he said that the following Navy guys would "talk"!... Den Ager, Dick

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Chuday and Jim Hay. Others who observed the antics were Jim Healy, Louie Jordan and Bob Martin. Perhaps a few others might squeal would be Ray Pavia, Ed Tipshus or Jim Zimmerman... ask 'em.

Kirby and Poolie Watson send Holiday greetings to the Class and enclose a family photo from Coronado, California.

The Watson Family It is not guided missiles, but guided morals, that is our great need today... Proverbs 10:9a NIV Bob Briner received a kind note from Bunny Walsh, Classmate Tim Walsh's wife, thanking the Class for the beautiful flowers that our Class President, Fitz Woodrow artanges to be delivered to funerals. Bunny wants us all to know that the whole family was touched and comforted by the thoughtfulness of the Class of '54 in remembering Tim... especially the blue and gold bow.

If you want to attend the Class of '54 Reunion Vacation in San Diego this year... better act now!

It's the weekend of April 19th thra 23rd. Contact Bob Schlenzig at 1042 Encino Row, Coronado, California 92118 or call 619-437-1273.

Leslie Lindsay, Walt Schumann, Doris and Stan Michael

Sandy Sandlin

Mike Basford and Bob Olsen

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Dick Raymond "Class Poet"

Bill Hoover, Ken and Rosemary Bell Ron Lief, Ted Gerst, Guy Lane Time to let you go... hey, it's almost baseball season! Final thought... A diamond is a chunk of coal that made good under pressure...

James 1:2-4 NASB... Best regards, Eddie.

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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 The financial end of the 40th reunion isn't quite in the bag yet, but all indications are that we made a slight profit. This experience should be helpful in the future planning for Class eventsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;more freedom, such as, how to make further use of our Class account. Pictures of the 40th keep coming in (I need stories!) and are included with this column. More on the "big three" (noses that is) from Jerry Holland:

Jim Seabloom and George Knutkowski

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Tony Brackera, Bob Vollum, Martha Brackern, Roz MacKinnon, Pat Dunn, Mai MacKinnon

The Fighting 8th Co.

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Tom Mclsaac, Roberta and Swede Levin, Marge and Tom Stallman Some years ago, more than we like to recall, but seemingly less than it really was, Frank Farino had the temerity to adjudge my proboscis as extravagant. As the Class is well aware, the progenitor of this fabrication himself is the possessor of one of the most exaggerated facial protuberances in the Class of 1955. Paul Grozen, also resident at Submarine School at the time of this invention and also having a prominent forepeak, was enlisted to insist that mine carried the most weight, theirs being daintier in comparison. For a number of years, this silly exchange continued until, at the recent reunion, the three of us were assembled. The picture (in last column)...does not do justice to Farino whose knob more than makes up in breadth what it seems to lack in length."

The USNA Peninsula/Southside Tidewater Class of 1955 held their first luncheon of '96 on 9 January at Le Chambord Restaurant in Virginia Beach.

Charley Plumly took responsibility for organizing this event and future events involving area Classmates. Forty plus Classmates received notification of the event. Of that number about twenty responded as having an interest in attending; however, probably due to the weather, only thirteen actually made muster. Those in attendance were; Jack Bedenbaugh, George Delano, Bob Englert, Frank Farino, Larty Frost, Bob Galvin. Jack Foran. Al Vail. Carl Vogel, Ross Olson, Pat Taylor, Jim Thearle and Charley Plumly. Frank and Luisa Sparen, owners/proprietors

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of LeChambord did a wonderful job. There were sixteen entree menu selections for $ 11.00. This price included all the extras. Many of you Med sailors might remember Frank Sparen as the owner of La Broche restaurant in Palma Majorca. At the suggestion of Bob Englert, each attendee reflected a bit on the past forty-five years. It was generally agreed that life had been good and there was a lot to look forward to in the next forty-five years. The next luncheon is scheduled for 13 March. Wives are cordially invited. Anyone interested in attending and is not on the present mailing list, let Charley Plumly know at 804-481-5573. Charley wishes all Classmates "Happy New Year and keep it between the buoys."

Ringo Renard attended the Admiral Arleigh Burke funeral service in Annapolis on 4 January. He reports that the service was well done under sunny skies, but chilly Annapolis weather. The day started with Tom Emery showing up at his office at 0830 demanding coffee. Tom ran into John Nyquist at the viewing and squared away John's shoulder boards (I guess when you are a 3 star on active duty, someone else puts them on your uniform). John was very honored (and honored our Class) to be chosen as a pallbearer. The President arrived and escorted Mrs. Burke to the service. Admiral Joe Metcalf '51 spoke at the service as did the President. Since the mids were still on Christmas break, the 23rd company was made up of any mids available—some stripers, some ordinary mids, and some restrictees! Admiral Burke would have liked that. He had specified in the oporder to not call mids back from leave for his service. A fly-over of F-14's completed the service. "I think '55 identifies very closely with Admiral Burke and his leadership throughout the cold war A great man!"

Carl Strang put out a request on the '55 net for anecdotes about Admiral Arleigh Burke. It rang a few bells. Bingy Moore recalls 1/c cruise on the MACON (CA-132);

George Mead and I were having our mandatory PIO pictures taken topside. The photographer equipped us with a telescope, thinking to show each of us as a nautical mid. Admiral (then RADM) Burke came around the comer and spotted the goings on. George had the telescope up to his eye, and the admiral asked both of us which eye we should use for a telescope. I sure didn't know, so I looked at George, since he had the telescope. If my memory serves me correctly, George didn't know either. As I recall, the admiral then told us it was the right eye, because Admiral Nelson had looked for the enemy at Trafalgar through his blind left eye and said, "I don't see any enemy ships!" (with apologies to those who remember Naval history better than I) George Mead remembers another incident involving Admiral Burke during 1/c cruise: I was the signal messenger assigned toflagbridge during one of our interminable drills. The acting signal officer was a sailor and long-standing member of the admiral's personal staff—probably dating back to his famous thirty-one knot days. A rather picky lieutenant was Burke's Aide. Signals came, signals went; the messenger fetched, the messenger delivered. Suddenly, the acting signal officer handed me an Admiral's Eyes Only message. I moved out smartly in Burke's direction only to be stopped by the aide who wanted to know how I got the message. I explained that "the sailor" on the signal bridge handed it to me. Insufficient data..." which sailor?"...there being several white hats on

the bridge. "The bosun", I replied. " Point him out" said the aide. I did. The lieutenant asks again, "The bosun?" "Yessir", says I. We did several loops of "bosun?" and "Yessirs" stopping only when my inquisitor wanted to know why I hadn't learned the enlisted ratings in NROTC. "I am a NAVAL ACADEMY mid, not one of those ROTCY types", I replied indignantly. Whereupon the aide arranged a "come around" for me with the admiral. My sin? I had called Admiral Burke's Quartermaster a Boatswain Mate! Fortunately for me flogging was no longer a form of punishment, replaced in my case by humiliation as the tale of my faux pas appeared in both the ship and squadron newspapers. The admiral was understanding, but I was sure as to my future as a line officer, so on 3 June, 1955, I was commissioned an ensign in the Supply Corps.

Geoff Gardner recalls meeting Admiral Arleigh Burke in 1959: CNO Arriving! I was XO of WALWORTH COUNTY

(LST-1164) undergoing overhaul in a desolate corner of the Charleston Naval Shipyard. Admiral Burke was visiting the yard on the Amphibious Force birthday (Go Gators!). Since most of the ships in the Charleston area were submarines or sleek surface combatants, we were the only Gator Navy ship in the area. Sure enough. Admiral "31 Knot" Burke came aboard our ship, that with a following sea could barely make 13 knots, and spent a quality hour and a half with us. He inspected the crew, cut the birthday cake and told sea stories over coffee in the wardroom. He made us feel that we traly were an important component of the Navy and gave us a real morale boost. What I especially remember is how comfortable we were with him—he put us at ease and showed real concern for our situation. His visit was definitely the high point of the overhaul. He was a legend in his own time and will be fondly remembered as a sailor's sailor Ray Hine has again volunteered to be our Washington DC area golf gura. Like last year, play will usually be on the third Thursday of each month, beginning on April 18 at the Reston public course.

A detailed schedule should be in the next column.

Out-of-towners interested, give Ray a call at 703556-1852. By the way, the Ed Straub Memorial Golf Trophy was presented to Dick Morgan at our December Class luncheon at Portofino's. The luncheon was extremely well attended by Classmates and wives (and a few girl friends)! The next luncheon is on 21 March.

I received a long newsy letter from Clark Gammell who's been on the binnacle list for the last year or so, and it's great to pass on some encouraging news. In part: With the loving Loretta by my side and the support of my wonderful family and many of you, things couldn't be better than they are now. In November of 1993, my Navy doctors in Virginia discovered cancer in both lungs. In January of 1994,1 underwent a lung operation at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Virginia and was given one year to eighteen months to live. No way was I ready to hang it up. My case was submitted to and accepted into an experimental chemotherapy program formally conducted by the National Institutes of Health and the Navy in Bethesda, Maryland.

Every twenty-one days for close to seven months, Loretta and I wouldttavelto Bethesda for my nearly full week of chemo. Loretta was able to stay with me in the hospital which considerably eased the strain on me. We met many wonderful people during this period and have become very close to several.

At the end of August, Loretta and I took off for St. Petersburg, Florida where we witnessed on Labor Day, the birth of our first grandchild—a beau-

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tiful giri, Lauren. In September, with Lauren just two weeks old, we had a mini-family reunion.

We closed on our new Florida villa on December 8th and plan to Winter here and Summer in Norfolk. As in Virginia, the welcome mat is always out. Our new address is: 6177 Sun Blvd. #215, Isia del Sol, Casa "C", St Petersburg, FL 33715, tel: 813-866-1634. We are on an island overlooking our pool and hot tube which is on the waters that lead to the month of Tampa Bay. Loretta and I have found heaven and hope you will join us poolside for a sunset and cocktail.

Class Potpourri. Joe Clarkson sent greetings from the Viewridge neighborhood of Northeastern Seattle. Pat and Guy Graffius invited he and Mary Ann over to their house in Bellevue over the holidays to welcome them and visitors Jean and Darrell Westbrook. Lost time was made up for with war stories along with a fabulous fresh baked Salmon filet. "Guy and I have to play Plebe and join a humongous group of '52er's who are resident in this area to watch the Army-Navy game. We only can count 14 of our own Classmates in the greater Puget Sound area." At the end of September, Tony Bracken retired after twelve years as Vice President, Marketing for Sippican, Inc. The company is a high volume manufacturer of expendable ASW and oceanographic instraments located in Marion, MA. "Martha and I lived in a mini-mansion in New Bedford and enjoyed the fresh seafood and golf. I traveled a good bit and concentrated on selling systems and instramentation to foreign navies." They now live at 6402 Lakeview Dr., Falls Church, VA 22041, tel: 703-941-4614.

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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

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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 I regret the necessity to inform the Class of the death of one of our members, Stan Dunlap, 6th Company. Dale Hollabaugh passed along the news in a brief note which accompanied his obituary, which should appear in "Last Call." Dale wrote; The Class lost a strong shipmate and friend in January. Stan Dunlap succumbed to colon cancer at his home in Fort Myers, Florida. Please refer to "Last Call" for a brief description of this man's tremendous contribution to our Navy. All who knew him will traly regret no longer enjoying his wit, his camaraderie, his thoughtfulness, but also, in the vemacular of the day, his ability to "cut to the chase,"—to get to the heart of the problem, or your concem. I am collecting contributions for a Memorial Chair in the Navy Marine Corps Stadium to be dedicated in his honor. They can be sent to 15615-6 Vista Vincente Drive, Ramona, CA. Friends wishing to send messages of well being to Dorri, Stan's widow may send them to her at 13843 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Ft. Myers, Florida, 33905.

By the time this is in print, Stan will have been laid to rest with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery. Ron Marryott eulogized Stan in a memorial service at St. Luke's Episcopal church

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in Fort Myers on January 16.1 commend Dale's tribute to Stan as it is yet another reminder of the greatness represented by the members of our Class. I know the Class joins me in expressing our prayers and good wishes to Don-ie and the rest of Stan's family; may God give them solace and comfort.

This was the month for pictures, a number of which will appear faithfully alongside or near this column, given that the mail service from Vienna to Annapolis is restored in this (truly) glacial epoch.

For those of you fortunate enough to have retired or withdrawn to warmer climes, you will recall that the rest of us are in snow up to our keesters, and likely to remain so for the foreseeable future. I am reliably informed that Marvin Runyon (Damon's nephew, and curtent Postmaster General) has "crossed out and initialed" the word "snow" from that old Post Office saying "neither rain, (blank) sleet hail and whatever (except snow) shall keep us from delivering your unwanted catalogues, bills and other third class junk," or however it goes. Pictured are East and West Coast snapshots of Joan and Pete Newmann with Nada and Dale Hollabaugh (on both coasts) and Mary Ellen and Connie Morency in the New York sitting. No doubt a good time was had by all, and we thank Dale Hollabaugh for sharing it with us.

Pete Newmann, Nada Hollabaugh; Dale Hollabaugh; Joan Newmann—In Califomia.

Rocky and Bill Truxall always ring in the New Year with a splendid open house at their northem Virginia home (followers of this column will recall that they have several), and Bill kindly sent a note, along with a picture, which he describes in this report of the New Years' affair:

L-R: Fritz Warren, Darrow Kirkpatrick, Bill Romoser, Bill Traxall. Bob Bowers, New Years at Traxall's, 1996.

It was great to see so many friends including Class stalwarts (L-R) Fritz Warren, Darrow Kirkpatrick, Bill (the bionic man) Romoser, me, and Bob (only 457 days till retirement) Bowers.

Camera shy was Tom Sims, who was unable to get here until after the Romosers had left. The ladies were all resplendent in their festive finery. This is always a pleasure for Rockie and me.

As one who has attended these affairs on previous occasions, but was regrettably unable to do so this year, I can know that it is truly a pleasure for the guests as well. Bill has to be one of my most faithful readers, because he remembered that in a previous column I challenged the Class to come up with the identity of the Classmates and their ladies, pictured in separate photos, at the 1995 Valentine's dinner dance. Not only that, he actually came up with the answer, and sent along a large xerox (color, no less) of the pictures, along with every person (except the person next to Bill) identified. Go figure!

Bob Rositzke sent along a Christmas letter detailing the wonderful success of his company. Empire Video. It is truly rewarding to see the great results of Bob's entrepreneurial spirit and immense talent. Anyone who has not already done so can witness this by viewing To Lead and To Serve, Empire's award winning video which greets every visitor to the newly commissioned Visitor Center at the Academy.

We received a letter from the Class' elected secretary (as opposed to the political hack who writes this), Dick Scales, who is busily constructing the mother of class rosters, and reports as follows on that, and other matters: Not much news to relate other than the fact that five of us (and our collective "spice"—plural of "spouse" for the uninitiated) enjoyed a dinner out after a football game in Annapolis after the team's decisive victory over Tulane—the Wayne Fritz's, Tyler Brownes, Sam Underbills, Jim McGinns, and Dick Scales' filled a boisterous table at one of the local fine seafood eateries. Having said that, the real reason for this letter is to seek a bit of assistance form your column's avid readers.

In evolving the Class database in preparation for the fortieth reunion push to contact everyone appropriate, I have identified seven deceased Classmates who were known to have left widows (and perhaps children) with whom we have no way of making contact. Any assistance, from any quarter, will be greatly appreciated, and should be sent to me, by letter, to 10308 Yellow Pine Drive, Vienna, VA, 22182 or telephone 703-759-3044. Here are the names of those being sought: 3rd Co: John Copeland's wife Mary; 6th Co: Kurt Gareiss' wife Laurae; 13th Co: Vince Kerrigan's wife (name unknown); 15th Co: Dwight Worrell's wife Mona Gay; I7th Co: Howard Andre's wife Judith; 22nd Co: Tim Keating's wife Anne, and Doug Roysdon's wife Elizabeth.

In the same vein, I have been assuming the following deceased Classmates did not leave widows or children, and hence would want to hear from

Nada Hollabaugh. Dale Hollabaugh; Joan Newmann. Pete Newmann: Mary Ellen Morency. Connie Morency—In .New York

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anyone who knows that this assumption is not correct—along with information with which to contact the people involved—1st Co: Denny Roach; 2nd Co: Ed Thomas; 4th Co: Kent Slaughter; 5th Co: Ron Blackner and Bill Currie; 6th Co: Dick Hartman; 9th Co: Frank Barnes; 10th Co: Burke Ward; Uth Co: Hugh McCauley. 14th Co: Sam Bailey; 15th Co: Fred Bradley and Carman Swenson; 16th Co: BobDaughenbaugh; 17th Co: George Anderson and Tom (Al) Fades; 21st Co: Ron Jensen and Glen Warner; and 22nd Co: Walt Chwatek. Any and all inputs will be most welcome.

Finally, I am appending a report from the Chairman of the Class nominating committee, George Philipps with the election results. The reason for the somewhat vague introduction to this report is that George and I are roadkill on the information superhighway, and his AOL e-mail to my CompuServe address is caught in the great mainframe or something. Anyway, George and I discussed this, and he is going to send it office to office, rather than home to home. With luck, it will connect, and 1 will append it to this file, and e- mail it to the editor of Shipmate who will print the entire affair. In the event this miracle of modern communications fails for some reason (like ineptitude on the part of the recipient) 1 am pleased to report that the Class has reelected Walt Meukow as our President, and Dave Cooper as Vice President, to serve another 5 years.

I am pleased to report that these results have reached you faster than those announcing the victory (in 1852) of Franklin Pierce and his veep, William Rufus DeVane King. Of course, congratulations to Walt and Dave, and well done. Thanks and well done to George and his committee, too. Here's George's report: The election for Class President and Vice President for the five year term 1996-2000 is now in the history books. The power of incumbency was clearly evident, as both Walt Meukow and Dave Cooper were re-elected to their respective offices.

All ballots were counted including the dozen or so received after the 15 December deadline. Their tardiness was attributed to the busy holiday mailing season. For those interested in statistics, we received 212 responses to the 770 ballots mailed, which, I believe, reflects the national norm of folks eligible to vote to those who actually do so. On the humorous side, there were many techniques used to fasten the ballots for mailing. It serves as an insight to the psyche of the class—that of a non-homogeneous group of individualists. Some used a single piece of scotch tape; others taped the ballot in such a way that it defied opening. A few resorted to staples and tape. Others used dozens of staples, more than doubling the weight of the ballot, a fact fortunately overlooked by the postal service. The most unique were those with a single staple. These invariably ended up shredded and delivered in plastic baggies along with a printed denial of any culpability as to their condition from the postal service. Automation simply could not handle a single staple. Of those ballots so received, only one could not be deciphered. Let me quickly add, though, the outcome of the election would not have changed had I been able to count that ballot. Lastly, having nothing to do with the way the ballots were secured, was the fact that some of us still do not, can not, and will not follow directions, and voted for more than one candidate. For those of you who indicated your choice of Pres/vice pres. your vote counted for the former The two or three ballots that did not indicate a clear choice of which candidate chosen was for presidenL could not be counted. Again, this did not affect the outcome, so please, no recount.

For those Classmates who did respond, the election committee wishes to extend its thanks. And to Walt and Dave, keep up the good work.

The following are listed as whereabouts unknown with the USNA Alumni Association: John E. Abercrombie, Jr.; George A. Adams; Alfred J. Adelmann; Dwight P. Allen, Jr.; LCdr. Humberto U. Amoranto; Richard E. Andersen; Bruce L. Anderson; LCDR Charies H. Andrews. Jr.. USN (Ret.); Rodney S. Applegate; Robert F. Arnold; Richard R. 83

E. Austi; CAPT Samuel Baez, CHC, USN; Ernest P Bahler; George A. Bailey; James R. Balengee; Lt Col John D. Balent, USAF (Ret.); Lynden B. Ballon; Bruce L. Barker; Ronald B. Batman; Edmund S. Batten; Col Brooks G. Bays, USAF; John E. Beard; Leon N. Beard, Jr.; Austin K. Bell; Harman B. Bell, III; Edmund N. Benes; Jerome S. Berkeley; Phillip G. Billings; Gerald E Birch; Peter G. Bither; John A. Blanchard; Edward P. Blanton, Jr; Richard A. Blosser; Benjamin J. Bonner, III; Foster C. Boop, II; Ronald E. Boothby; James E. Boyd; James G. Boyd; Charles J. Boyle; Milton E. Breder, Jr.; James M. Breeden; James H. Britton, III; Howard R. Brown; LCDR Kenneth C. Brown, USN (Ret.); Robert S. Brown; Thomas L. Brown; Robert H. Bruton; Walter R. Bryant; Robert E. Bryson; Robert H. Bucher; Byron T. Byars; Victor R. Cain; Thomas S. Cameron, Jr.; Robert E. Carlton; Robert S. Catanzaro; Carl B. Causey; William S. Causey; John B. Chenault, III; David I. Chesler; Edward J. Chester, Jr.; William K. Clements; Henry V. V. Coatsworth; James R. Cofer; David Collins; Edward T. Comisky; Lewis D. Cooper; Mrs. John H. Copeland; Thomas V. D. Corey; Fred Crebbin, IV; Daniel N. Crewe; Ray E. Davis, Jr.; LCDR Robert E. DeLashmitt, USN (Ret.); Jack M. DeWaal; John N. Dick, Jr.; John R. Disbrow, Jr.; Gary L. Dixon; Joseph B. Donahue; Walter E. Drake; Rudolph H. Driftmier, Jr.; Robert E. Driscoll; William E. Drummond; Richard C. Dunham; John F. Enterline, Jr.; Donald M. Fairman; LCDR Grover E Fannin, USN (Ret.); Mrs. David E. Fields; David E. Fisher; Robert H. Foley; Lisner T. Freitag; Kenneth A. Frye; John W. Gardner; Maxwell E. Gardner; Gerald W. Geis; Patrick G. Geraghty; Henry B. Gladden, Jr.; Dale R. Glaser; Maj Charles D. Goddard, USMC; Thomas P Golden, Jr.; David L. Goodall; Gifford Grange, Jr.; James R. Grdina; Samuel H. Hall; Thomas R. Halleran; Robert Hamilton; William H. Hamilton; Donald L. Handley; Charles W. Hanson; James F. Harper; Arthur H. Hartwig; John W. Harvey; Duran T. Hatfield; Alf Helmer; James M. Helmke; Robert F. Hendrickson, Jr.; CAPT Wesley C. Hewitt, USN (Ret.); John C. Hikins, Jr; Lester B. Hilborn; Richard H. Hodson; Edmond S. Hoisington; David E. Hooper; Alan K. Hopkins; Charles M. Houtz, USAF (Ret.); William G. Huggins; William L. Humphries, Jr.; Ralph W. Hunnicutt; Ronald M. Iwicki; CDR Thomas P. James, Jr., USN (Ret.); John R. Jefferies, III; Joseph E. Jennette, Jr; Maj Ronald J. Jensen, USAF (Ret.); Joe T. Johnson; John R. Johnson; Merl D. Johnson; Nelson B. Johnson; Capt Robert L. Johnson, USMC; Phillip W. Jones; Terrell M. Jones; Richard N. Kane; 2LT David E. Kartmann, USAR; Lloyd J. Kay; RobertA. Keefe; Kenneth G. Keenum; Dallas W. King, III; William H. Kirwin, Jr.; Eugene P. Kopp; Walter B. Kramer, Jr; Frederick T. Kreiss; Arthur T. Kuiper; Keith C. Kurber; James N. Larsen; Robert D. Lawrence; Leroy B. Letcher, Jr.; Robert C. Lipscomb; Robert N. Liston; LTC Fred W. Llewellyn, III, MC, USA; Arthur R. Loock; Richard D. Lull; Peter T. A. Lutz; Hugh R. MacQueen; Morton H. Marks; Norman P. Marshall, Jr.; Nicholas M. Mayer, Jr.; Charles C. McConkle, Jr; Rufus N. McCord; Edward F. McCraw; Robert M. Mclntyre; William C. McKeough; Hermon G. McMillan; Michael P. McNicholl; Michael E. McPherson; John P. Meagher; August D. Meyer; Elliott H. Mini; Joseph L. Mitchell, Jr.; Russell K. Mohler; Joseph Molina; Bertram P. Montagriff; John I. Mulling; Fred N. Murcray, Jr.; John P. Myers; Gary A. Nady; Kyle B. Needham; John D. Newman; Clarence J. Neyhart; Richard Norman; Paul B. Northrup; William L. Nuenke, III; Thomas J. O'Gomian; William Oliver, Jr.; Graham R. Oslin, Jr.; John M. Paris, Jr; Carl A. Pellegrini; Richard E. Petersen; Larty G. Phinney; Wilham R. Pinkston, Jr.; CAPT James E Pitney, USNR (Ret.); John R. Poole; William C.

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Price; George W. Rayfield; Kenneth M. Rich, Jr.; Bennett W. Richards, Jr.; Mrs. Charles M. Robb, Jr; Heyward B. Roberts, Jr.; James P. D. Robertson; Robert Robichaud; Thomas L. Roth; Roger H. Rotondi; Monroe S. Ruffner; John W. Russell; Charles E. Ryan; Myrl J. Saarem; Elwin J. Sasser; Donald E. Sassone; LT Dennis M. Scherzinger, CEC, USNR; Thomas T. Schlake; Frederick E. Schwalbe; Roy A. Scott, III; John R R. Seitz, Jr.; Walter J. Seyffert; Harold E. Shepherd; William C. Shoemaker; James P. Siegenthaler; David H. Sixbey; David C. Smith; Roger R Smoot; Lt Col William M. Snow, Jr., USAF; Theodore L. Soistmann, J.; Thomas J. Spinello; Leroy H. Stampfle; George P. Stanton, Jr.; LCDR Frederick N. Steiner, USN (Ret.); James L. Stephens; Michael Stoddard; Edwin K. Stone, Jr; Richard K. Stouffer; Richard L. Studley; Walter G. Suter; Herman Swanagan; Michael J. Sweeney; Mrs. Charles F. Swope; William B. Talbert, Jr.; Victor B. Tate, II; Gary J. Thompson; Guy L. Thro; John W. Tottenham, III; William E. Urlwin; Robert E. Vandling, II; Cornelius T. Vermurlen; Gary G. Verwers; Raymond L. Vieira; LCDR Thomas H. Vollmer, USNR (Ret.); Stephen D. Vuksanovich; John C. Wait; Norman D. Waring; Joseph W. Watkins, III; Clarence F. Watts; George H. Wavra; Thomas D. Wesolowski; Herbert J. West, Jr; LT Rodney N. Whalen, USNR; Mervin D. Whetsell; Paul E. Williams; Christian H. Winkelmann; Everett R. Winter; Richard O. Wisti; Mrs. Dwight I. Wortell; Vincent G. Wurth, Jr.; James D. Young, Jr; Ronald K. Zilar; Lt Col James W. Zimmer, USAF (Ret.).

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Pres., LCol. Gordon M. Gerson USAF (Ret.) E-Mail gmgerson@cpcug.org Sec'y, Col. Warren S. Walters USMC (Ret.) 5664 Ravenel Lane, Springfield, VA 22151 703-321-9586; E-Mail wwalters@mail.erols.com The substantial number of '58ers who reside in the Northeast portion of the country, particularly in the DC metro area, finally got their fill of Old Man Winter this year. The tales of bread-and-milk deprivation or snow-shoveling heroics should carry us conversationally at gatherings for several weeks, and the photos of record snow depths will surely cool our brows in the coming summer The snow was in such quantity that even USNA was shut down for 3 days, letting Mids who were caught away from the yard stay on leave. You may recall some of our Classmates being prevented from getting to USNA due to weather at their departure site, and being excused if they made the valiant effort, but weather at the USNA arrival site was never as bad as the January '96 storm.

And you're right, we used to have to be back at USNA shortly after New Year's day, not the next week. But enough of how great we were...let's get on with how great we still are!

Let us begin with a newspaper article from the Baltimore Sun of October 6, 1995. Back in the "county" news section was a story that told of a giant sculpture of a mosquito located in Church Creek, MD in front of the Maryland Wire Belts plant. This is of interest to '58ers because it is the company of which Ron Daringer (16) is the chairman. The skeeter sculpture is 8 feet long and perches on top of the company sign. It basically has nothing to do with the company product line, and the article explained that it was the artistic expression of one of the plant employees, long gone. The sculpture, which has been in place for 15 years, has become somewhat of a tourist attraction for people traveling on MD 16 going to Taylors Island. The occasional visitor inquiring about the mosquito is given a Daringer sea-story

about the local insects and the discovery of skeeter skeletons, before they get the real background. The company employs about 162 people, making and selling specialty belts around the world to the tune of $19 million in 1995. Many of the belts are based on Ron's patent designs. If you are traveling over on the Eastern shore and see the giant mosquito, stop in for Ron's story of the stinger, then pick up a conveyor-belt for your backyard leaf processing operation.

Back in December, the Washington area chapter of the Class held the annual Christmas luncheon at the Washington Navy Yard, with the ladies of the Class as guests. Instead of a guest speaker, the group was led in singing carols by Jan Greene and Walt Mitchell, who discovered that what the singing '58ers lack in talent, they make up for in volume!

The attendees included the Aults, Barberos, Brittons, Bob Caldwell, Cartwrights, Burt Concklin, Corders, L. Creightons, Fishers, Gamboas, Gatjes, Gersons, Giglios, Goodwins, Marsh Greer, Hekmans, Hills, Hursts, Jenkins, Kandras, Kirkleys, Kesslers, Ray Landrum, LeBers, Sandy McMillan, Meinigs, Bill Meisel, H. Millers, K. Mitchells, Walt Mitchell and Jan Greene, Mike Moran and guest, Nultys, O'Donnells, Bill Peters, Jim Pierce, Jack Pierces, Poindexters, Porembas, Powells, Seebergers, Lou Shane and guest. Bob Shearer, C. Smiths, Walters, Wilcoxes, Williams, Denny Wilson and guest, and Greg Streeter.

Those great '58 belt buckles that Larry Schlang (19) arranged for our Class were the beginning of his becoming an official vendor to the USNA Gift Shop in the new Armel-Leftwich Visitor's Center.

Having seen some buckles that Larry had made up for friends with the USNA crest and 150th Anniversary logo, USNA contacted Larry and got him to become a provider for the shop. (Notwithstanding Larty's request for no publicity on the matter, you should know that the results of this venture have been donated to the Alumni Association in the name of our Class fund!)

Larty has also been reappointed to the Secretary of the Navy's Committee on Retired Personnel, which will be meeting the end of March '96. If you have any input about the problems of military retirees, please get it to Larty so that he can bring these issues to light during the meetings. He can be reached at 702-851-4414 in Reno.

A note on the appointment of John Poindexter (18) as a Vice President of Information Systems, Syntec, Inc. The company specializes in high level consulting on technology and engineering for domestic and foreign industries and governments. Also with the same company is Pete Hekman (2).

Toys For Tots has completed another successful Christmas season, and a great deal of credit has to go to the President of the Marine Toys For Tots Foundation, Greater "58er Terry Cooper (24). Most of us think of that program only in December, but Terty spent the whole year lining up corporate contributors and vendors to come up with the necessary funds and toys to be incorporated into the annual project.

With over 200 Marine Corps Reserve units in the nation distributing toys, it takes a lot of effort, money, and time to make it a successful venture. Next year.

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when it's Toys For Tots season, do a good thing!

The Class received a Christmas note from Cdr. J. K. Ross USN. the Captain of JOHN S. MCCAIN, letting us know that our Class gifts to the ship are much appreciated. As you recall, we gave a statue of The Lone Sailor in a display case for the crew's mess, and some Presentation Silver for the wardroom which is used in official entertaining. The ship is curtently in the Arabian Gulf on its initial deployment.

Just to catch up on a couple of last season's football tailgates, here are a couple of snapshots taken at the tailgates. In one photo taken Homecoming Weekend, Ed Kessler (15) displays the remains of the cake he brought wishing USNA a Happy 150th Birthday.

At an earlier game, on one of the few days we didn't get rained on, the happy fans included George Jenkins (10), Gordon Gerson (11), Ed Kessler , Wally Bridgman (12), Keith O'Donnell (7), Marj Bridgman, and Kay and Myron Kandra (22), all sporting their Class of '58 attire (give Wally credit for a belt buckle!) and showing their best tailgate grins. It is a lot of fun in the '58 area, and we draw a good crowd every game just to see what the heck we are up to. Those within driving distance of Annapolis who haven't joined in the '58 Frolics are missing a great time with classmates. Four home games in '96...why not join in the good times?

couple of years ago in California of Richard Hall Gordon (21). No details are available as to the exact date, location, or survivors, as he was one of our long time "lost-sheep", but the word was passed by home-town friends to our Classmate, Marty Donahoe (21) who grew up in the same small New York town as Dick Gordon. If any of you have further information, please send it on so we can get the USNA records updated.

Class President Gordon Gerson has asked that you all be polled once again for your E-mail addresses. There are now 46 names on his list. Bruce McCandless (19) is in the process of making a home page for the Class of 1958 to be on the Internet. If you haven't been in touch with Gordo, you can reach him at gmgerson@cpcug.org. You can also submit information for the Class column directly to wwalters@mail.erols.com. For everyone, whether you have e-mail or not, input for the Class column is eagerly sought. Pictures, adventures, travels, grandchildren, marriages, career moves, retirements, surgery, chance encounters, ramors and general gossip are fair game. Have you contributed lately? Ever?

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A week on the luxurious Holland America Line's MS RVNDAM was a far cry from a West Pac craise on a carrier—and the entertainment beat the heck out of night carrier landings. After 36 yrs. of talking about a vacation together, it was everything we'd hoped for and then some. Highly recommend the inland cruise from Vancouver north. Ports of call at Ketchikan, Juneau, Sitka, Valdez, and Seward were all interesting and different. Most spectacular was the day the ship tucked-in close to the Hubbard Glacier, which towered over the ship.

The explosive sounds of "calving" chunks breaking off caught our attention a long way out, but as we closed in, the sights and sounds were overwhelming. Jumping off the ship for the inland bus and rail trip to Denali Park opened up some different vistas of inland Alaska and an appreciation of how vast and rugged that state really is. Michener painted a good picture! On that segment we got acquainted with a contingent from USMA Class of "56, including former Superintendent LtGen Dave Palmer Classy people!! We two Navy couples had such a good time together that we're laying plans for our next excursion—perhaps the Greek Isles.

The picture was taken as we prepared to leave Fairbanks for the lower 48. If you have not taken the cmise to Alaska, go North young man, go North!

Cheers, Bruce.

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Pres., VAdm. Francis R. Donovan USN (Ret.) Chairman, Ex. Comm., 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 John Paine's e-mail address: john_paine@mail. crc.com Out of the dark ages and into a bright new year of 1996! Let's hope much of the wild wintry weather curtently besieging the Northeast has passed and you eagerly await a glorious springtime! As I write this we are having a cool spell (for Florida) but compared to the 2-1- feet of snow in New England, I shall not complain! I never complain about letters from Classmates; it is always so good to get them, and particularly when they come from old friends (and tennis playing buddies of Plebe Summer). Thanks to Bruce Nordwall for his letter of December, which just messed the column deadline.

Finally getting a Shipmate letter to you with a picture from a great craise Joceile and I took with my "first wife" Jim Osborn and his spouse Lillian.

Jim and Lil Osborn; Bruce and Joceile Nordwall Thanks! I do need to do that. I have flown over that tertain, but need to see more of it from the waterline.

Good news from Dave Sullivan—I have received over 50 address updates on the World Wide Web Class Page and will forward them to the appropriate company reps on request, or for sure, a year before our fortieth reunion in 1999. The tilde got left out of the URL in December's Shipmate, so here it is one more time: http://pen.kl2.va.us/_~~ dsulliva/ usna59.html. Classmates have asked me if this was the first page created and is it the only Web page for any Naval Academy Class. Well, we 1959 were the first!! The Class of 1962 (our Plebes guess we trained them well) headed by Paul Galanti has since created their own, and I suspect a host of others have now come along. Paul and I became acquainted after he retumed from Hanoi where he was a "guest" for about 7 yrs.

So I gave him a guiding hand for "62's Web page and he has created a beautiful page. You can see it at: http://www.msv.org/62.html You may have noticed scattered through out the Dec. issue an inquiry "Polling Our Alumni"—asking if we would be willing to pay $45 each a year, to access a USNA Alumni Association Web page..m-m-m-m. 1 shall reserve comment until I hear from Galanti, et al, and see the results/the response to the polling.

New subject. John, keep skating! and running! 1 am running 5 days a week on the Blue Ridge Parkway (once called Skyline Drive, when we were in school) and it is very cold there these days (and on 8 Janu-

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ary, laden with 3 feet of snow), but I get in 6 to 8 miles each time I run, and I am very thankful I can still do it without a lot of pain. I spent a lot of years beating up on this body of mine and I need to treat it with respect so that it keeps on functioning properly. Dave.

Thanks Sully, and for many reasons. You are an introspective, no nonsense, in the nicest sense "techno nerd" (a term my '85 son uses, and the one you introduced me to was "wire head") and I hope your concerns about the Web pages, etc. will generate some e-mail talk amongst a number of you. Perhaps you can make a joint recommendation to the Alumni House that reflects a practical, common sense approach.

I received a wonderful Christmas letter from Brenda and Don Smith, and here are excerpts which follow up their letter of the last column.

We took time out to go skiing for a week in Austria. Beautiful snow and food that was out of this world. I really recommend tennis to prepare your legs for skiing (sec 'y— in line stealing also!). Never felt stronger or more at ease on the slopes than I did this time. We took a side trip to Boris Becker's home in Lieman, Germany, which so happens to be the home of Brenda's 10th generation grandfather, Eberhard Ream. We visited the hotel he was born in which was called "Zum Baren" and the Ream family still owns the Hotel. Needless to say they rolled out the red carpet for us when they found out Brenda was a relative. The Reams showed up from all over the area and hosted us at a lengthy dinner The Hotel apparently is the oldest hotel continuously owned by one family in all of Europe.

Upon retuming home, we really got into the genealogy research and now have Brenda's family back 13 generations. One small company of Revolutionary War soldiers had six family last names that fought and lived through the war. Eberhard had 26 descendants who fought in the war. Then our research got around to my side of the family, the Curtis/Irish connection. In September we hosted Brenda's parents 60th wedding anniversary, with a "bam social" which was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone! It looked like a bunch of ants in the backyard with all the cousins, nieces, and relatives mnning everywhere at once. Many of them had never met but agreed that this had to be an annual event.

Late September we ventured to Oklahoma to visit my mother who will tum 90 in April '96. While there we took in my high school class 40th Reunion.

I knew all the guys but didn't recognize many of the girls. Like Brenda says, I'm getting old, starting to drool, hard of hearing, and sometimes snore.

I don't beheve I do any of those things, (it is called denial, Don—join the growing group of us...old boys that is). Most of the Fall was spent going back and forth to the cabin. We built a new bathroom and put in a spring in the side of the mountain that now gives us hot and cold ranning water I also used what my father taught me growing up and rewired the whole cabin. We finally put the finishing touches on at Thanksgiving with a nice family gettogether concluded by grandpa getting a spike buck weighing over 150 lbs. Now that we have winterized the cabin we intend to spend Christmas there.

The last time we did that was in 1977 and the kids still to this day say that was the whitest and best Christmas ever I think you had a white one, Brenda and Don, and best wishes for a great year in 1996.

Bill Corcoran and I did get to meet on Dec. 19th and get in a nice 45 minute ran. Bill, Bonnie and kids were to enjoy the Christmas holidays skiing in Colorado. Bill travels all over the U.S. (nuclear power clients in CA, CO, and NH in addition to FL) and last year presented 3 papers at a major conference in Vienna, Austria. He recently ran into Terry Camillieri who works in nuclear matters for Baltimore Gas & Electric.

Great Christmas letter and news from Joyce and Bill Clautice (some bits 'n pieces follow): Bill joined Dynamics Research Corp (DRC) in October as VP Strategic Programs. In trae execu-

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tive fashion he delegated his Yuletide duties to his First Mate (i.e. Joyce). January '95 found my right hand OOC for 6 wks due to an emotional 40 stitch squamous cell cyst removal. I'm fine now and Bill learned to unhook bras. We then had great skiing in March until Bill developed "epistaxis"...that's a $1000 nosebleed which continued for 2 days. We will test it in ...96 when we fly to the Swiss Alps on a USNA Ski trip. Great trip South in Summer to see family and Bill's business meeting in Huntsville allowed me time to visit Space Camp and pull 4 G's in the centrifuge. Weekends during Summer and Fall were spent at our new timeshare "getaway" at Shenandoah Crossing. Horseback riding, golf, and swimming are great! Bill brought in a $2 million contract at the DOE Savannah River Site and that required a couple more trips south. Big Clautice Family Reunion at Fontana Dam, NC with about 100 descendants of Bill's grandfather's brother We had met only the "Pater Noster" (Big Ed, the Poet and retired Army Colonel) who, now 79 with two replacement hips, ran Bill all over the tennis court.

They came from Alaska, Florida, and all points in between...a truly unique family and a reunion held every 5 yrs. I hope we are invited back! Meanwhile Susanne (#2 daughter) and husband Mark entered civilian life in Annapolis with Mark joining his father's highway construction company and Sue taking time to raise Sir Thomas who turned I in Sept. Our Naval Aviator son Jim is still living nearby enjoying his shore duty as a program manager At night he is halfway thru his Master's in Information Systems at GWU. We were delighted in Oct. when Kim and girls drove their new Honda all the way from FL during a break in her yearround teaching. They arrived in time for the NavyAir Force game but missed brother Jim ranning the Marine Marathon in 3 hrs 24 mins. Bill is thoroughly enjoying the local office of DRC which is a hitech 40 yr old Boston area-based company of about 1200 people. About 1/4 support the Navy's Trident Missile Guidance and Navigation programs and the rest are involved with very diversified technologies, from R&D to production, for DOD as well as other govt, and commercial customers. We both continue racquetball, golf, tennis, and roller-blading (sec 'y—remember it is in-line skating...I have been taught to be generic, even tho I skate on...well, you can guess). I am teaching 2nd grade and also into aerobics, ballet, and weightlifting to reduce "underarm flab." Driving south to Cocoa Beach, FL for holidays Good Health and Happiness to all for the New Year!

Thanks Joyce for a great letter, great report!

I am very proud of my like-a-son Venezuelan Naval Officer and USNA '83er, Jose Luis Cortes (or Flores), now a LtCdr., father of 2 boys (6 and 1), and husband to beautiful Liseth who works as a Youth Psychologist in a high school mornings, and has a private practice afternoons as a Clinical Psychologist. Jose has had a fantastic career already, and one year ago was Executive Officer of his Navy's Oceanographic vessel. Prior to that he had demonstrated his bravery, integrity, and professionalism in his country's struggle against drug lords. The Colombian-Venezuelan border is a continuing hot-spot that gets little attention in our media, but Jose had been on that front-line before...and in Febraary '95 he was summoned again. He was assigned a very prestigious (and dangerous) post with a Joint Task Group, working with the Venezuelan Marine Corps, and spends most nights and days on the line! We hope and pray that Jose will be able to come to the U.S. this summer because he already has been selected for the U.S. Naval War College program (a select assignment for his Navy), in Newport RI. Pray that his anti guertilla battalions will have enjoyed significant success in '96 so that Jose can have a respite from the firing line, and enjoy the opportunity for advanced professional education. We "adopted" Jose in the summer of '79 before he swore in as a Plebe, and we sponsored him/our home was his home in Annapolis for 4 years. He is a terrific young man!!

1 will close with a few lines from the "Mele Kalikimaka 1995 and Hauoli Makahiki Hou 1996" letter sent out by Valli and Phil Powers: Aloha! It has been busy here in Paradise, and we are involved with many activities, including for Valli yoga, hula, French lessons. Astrology, and the Newcomers Club of Honolulu; for Phil part-time work, and golf; and for both of us tennis, beachtime, swimming, walking, eating in nice restaurants, attending movies, linedancing, and computer projects. Phil passed his Hawaii Notary Public exam. In April Phil was invited by a tennis buddy to work for his company, Aloha Conferencing. But maybe too old to leam new things or tennis took priority, (sec 'y—Phil and Valli are accomplished tennis players, to wit Valli is in a VSTA women's tennis league, and they won the Bay City Mixed Doubles Toumament, 3.0 class—way to go Powers'! Phil's USTA team won their league championship...and so it goes!).

You may get more of the Powers' report next edition, but for now let me say thanks to the many "reporters" who help with this column, and for you "late starters"—it is not too late to make a resolution for '96 to communicate with your Classmates via this column. Just do it!!

Rise 'n Shine. John B.

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Pres. Dr. Richard R. Pariseau Sec'y Bill Lewis 14312 Cove Ridge PI., Midlothian, VA 23112-4337 804-744-8808; Fax 804-530-1401 bilewis@richmond.infi.net Housekeeping—In order to meet deadlines, please submit information to me by the following dates: 11 Mar (May), 15 Apr (Jun), 3 Jun (Jul-Aug), 8 Jul (Sep). I will do my best to get anything in if it is late, but I can't promise it all. Hot stuff could be phoned to me at 804-744-8808 or faxed to 804-530-1401. If you want to make it easy, a disk with the appropriate information in Word Perfect would be ideal (thanks Jim Duffy). I am PC (not MAC) equipped and after integrating the column, I shoot it to the Association over the Internet. I do have an Internet address of: bilewis@richmond.infi.net A short note from Frank Simpson included an article from the Wall Street Journal: "Potomac Electric Power Co. and Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. announced key executive changes at Constellation Energy Corp., the company to be created from the merger of the two utilities. Christian H. Poindexter, USNA 60, Baltimore Gas's Chairman will be Constellation's chief executive officer" Well done, Chris!

A longer note from Bob Osmon: One of those odd coincidences in life happened to me recently. I was visiting my cousin back in Barrington, IL for a week, so I decided to see if any classmates lived nearby. Tumed out that two from 17th company lived within 15 minutes. So being the former secretary that I was, plus simply looking forward to seeing old friends, I tracked them down. Joe Wade lives in Palatine with his lovely wife, Pam (who still looks like she is about 35 years old). He took an early out from Dupont several years ago and has been working as a manufacturer's rep. since then. He looks great and resembles his dad more than ever....

Jim Kinney lives in Barrington, working as a director of Marketing for Kraft Foods. He still has a great sense of humor Says he has perfected a rising jump shot playing basketball with some of his younger execs. He rises up on his toes, but doesn't actually get off the floor I'm sure he is still competitive with these younger guys. It was great chatting with him and his charming wife one bitter cold evening.

Received a Christmas card from another 17th co.

Classmate, Bill Thomas and was saddened to learn Shipmate, March 1996

that he had recent heart surgery, which is why he didn't make it to Homecoming this year. Yvonne says he is recovering well and should be at full strength soon. Enclosed is a photo from their son Scott's wedding. Bill and Yvonne look great!

Also received a photo from one of my old roommates, John Swanson. It seems that Selena and he are continuing their world tour schedule, this time enjoying a trip on a craise line. (Ah, yes, when the sea gets in your blood.) But it is much easier when you have your wife with you.

took during plebe year.

I mentioned this to several Classmates, and received the suggestion that I send a copy of one to you for publication in Class Notes of Shipmate. I wrote to Prof. Benac, asking his permission to publish it, and he kindly consented. I have chosen one with the simplest notation and lack of diagrams.

This is of historical interest as well as amusement.

If you decide it is suitable, please give Prof Benac credit for supplying the exam.

(Secretary's note: We appreciate the "treasure" from the archives, but space constraint will not allow printing the exam. Still I wonder how the plebes of '99 will handle "Use the slide rule to evaluate the following: (a) e (1.75 power), (b) In 7.70, (c) In (0.71), (d) 0.616 (1/6 power)." Thanks Jim and I know your math background from those days has stood you well.

Received a change of address from Hal Lansing.

He's located at 29428 Independence Ave. Big Pine Key, Fl. 33043-3217. Look him up on your next trip down the keys.

One final bit of news from my home front: My daughter Andrea '93 and her husband Mark D'Ambra '92 made me a grandfather on December 30th. Kelson Gregory will probably be destined for about '20 if he follows in a lot of footsteps. The new parents both have orders for Seattle, Washington, so Linda and I will have to get a lot of visiting in Alexandria, Va. before this coming May.

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Pres., Mr. Jack Stevens Sec'y, Capt. Roger Onorati USN (Ret.) 1756 Point No Point Dr., Annapohs, MD 21401 (H) (410) 849-3812, (W) (301) 261-8862, Fax (301) 261-8669

John and Selena ^o.an.-,on Bob adds two more things: I'm sure by now that most everyone has heard of Dick Macke's early retirement. I simply want to say that we are all proud of his accomplishments and his impact on the Navy over his career I can speak personally from being a PACOM desk officer, that he is very highly regarded among the Asian countries who are our allies and his loss will be regretted by many. I pray that the day will not come when we need warriors like Dick and the country will be found wanting. May I offer this on behalf of the Class. Thank you for a job well done and best wishes for the future in your new career We are all your friends and Classmates and appreciate how well you have represented us over the years. God speed and smooth sailing for the future.

Finally, a well done to Ron Hinkel for his job as Class secretary. I'm sure I speak for the Class when I say that all your efforts have been appreciated. I always look first to the Class column to get the latest news and Ron got us the latest and greatest.

From Jim Clay, Professor of Mathematics, University of Arizona: During the 150th Celebration. I discovered that Prof Theodore J. Benac, Dept. of Mathematics, is still actively teaching at USNA. He has been there for 54 years! I had a nice conversation with him, and he gave me copies of many of the exams we

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Thigh-deep in snow, peering out my window at my steep 400 foot long driveway wondering whether this is Alaska rather than Annapolis, I sit comfortably in my warm cave pecking out this first column of the new year and counting the days until spring leave. The great Blizzard of '96 has cured me of ever again complaining (at least until June) about the heat and humidity that hangs over the upper Chesapeake Bay area in July and August when I'm trying to walk 18 holes on the hilly Naval Academy golf course.

Hope all of you out there are enjoying the New Year, keeping your New Year resolutions, reading all your mail from the Alumni Association, and making all preparations for getting underway to head to Crabtown for the WGNAC's great 35th Reunion in September Had a few Christmas cards/newsletters dropped at my mail buoy over the holidays, so let's get on with the nooze.

MAIL CALL. First, a welcome update from the Pacific Northwest and Bob Hoag.

Thought I'd drop off a quick line to help you with the Class column. [C/S note: My mother thanks you, my father thanks you, my kids thank you, and all the readers out there thank you for this kind act.] As I recall, it's been several years since I reported in, so since Caroline and I wanted to get on your list for reunion golf, it was a good excuse to bring you up to date.

After our fabulous mega-retirement ceremony in Mem. Hall in July 1991,1 retumed to my command in Newport for another month, and then actually retired on 1 August 1991. ED's were allowed for some reason to stay in a little longer, and I could actually have stayed in until July 1992, but we had other things to do. Shortly thereafter, we traveled to Seattle for our daughter Debby's weeding, followed by three weeks in Holland to see Carolines's mother, then a trek across country towing a boat.

Arrived in Seattle in November 1991, where we lived in a former rental house we have owned since our second tour in Seattle in 1966. 1 must admit, I didn't look too hard for a job. and spent nearly a

year doing maintenance on all rental houses.

Finally the job market caught up to me, and in November 1992 we moved to our present house across Puget Sound from Seattle, and I went to work for the Applied Research Lab at Penn State University. I am a field representative for the Materials Science and Manufacturing Technology Division. I'm on the road quite a bit, frequently to my Mecca, State College, PA. Next trip I'm going to have to look up Ted Fenno. Our fathers were classmates in 1925 at the Boat School. '93 and '94 were pretty routine for us.

Added a grandchild in January '93, and a new track and camper in spring '93. So we've joined the RV ranks, and have had a lot of fun meeting people and seeing the country. Don't see too many Classmates out our way. Dave Middleton and Walt Draper live in the area, and several others in Seattle, who we see at USNA Alumni Association meetings. Look forward to seeing you on the links in September Stan Roman also checked in with his holiday greetings.

We have been blessed with a wonderful year. Our daughter. Amy, continues to be one of our strongest assets, coordinating marketing and publishing efforts for Beverly's company. She is now in the process of seeking employment in her specialty, psychology and counseling. She will indeed be missed by her mother and will leave a big pair of shoes to fill at BR Anchor Publishing.

Our son Rick and his wife Clara presented us with our first grandchild on October 16th. Needless to say, she is indeed a joy for all of us and grandparenting is wonderful. As someone said: "If I had known being a grandparent would be so much fun, I would have done it first." Rick and Clara are still associated with Duke University Medical Center in North Carolina where they expect to be for two or three more years.

Our son, Chris, is a fourth year medical student at Georgetown University. He declared surgery as his specialty and is presently interviewing hospitals for a "match." This is a major decision, not only for his career, but where he will spend the next seven years of his life. Did you hear us cheering when the last tuition was paid in December?

Beverly continues in writing and publishing. She is presently writing a domestic and international book for Insider's Guides Inc. If you know of someone who is moving, next spring you should see the Insider's Guide to Relocation in your bookstores.

In 1995, she published a book for children. Let's Make A Move! A Creative Visualization Activity Book for Children, as well as books for two other companies.

I continue to be employed by Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. as a senior vice president of the Industrial Gases and Equipment Group. This year I was actively engaged in carrying out the chairmanship responsibilities for the Compressed Gas Association, and duties as a member of the Board of Trastees at Moravian College, Bethlehem. My golf game showed slight improvement, but not enough to take money from Roger Onorati. IC/S note: Stan lies about other things too.} I'm also still bleeding from the Navy-Army game.

We finally broke ground at Landfall, our retirement home near Wilmington, N.C We look forward to completion nest August.

To our Navy friends: thefifthtime around is supposed to be the best. BEAT ARMY in '96. We are looking forward to seeing many of our Classmates at the 35th reunion. We are hopeful that the 13th company attendance will be 100%. I will be forwarding information on the reunion to companymates soon.

SEEN AND HEARD AROUND TOWN. The two nearby photos were taken at Gloria and Dave Stem's home during the Navy-Army game party last December The guys are shown outside, braving the weather, and smoking some good cigars.

The ladies are inside taking a break from the cigar smoke and posing on the staircase leading to the upstairs swimming pool in the Stem's boudoir/bathroom/recreation area/tennis court. [Ed. note: unfortunately only photos with an alum in them are able to be printed. The exception is where there is

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no possibility of an alum as in the case of our many "brides" who no longer have their fellows with them...this obviously was not the case here...so we are only able to print the men...sorry...Nancy] I was in Atlanta during the first week of January on some business and had dinner with Jean and Dave Parker. Dave is a member-in-good-standing of Club Eleven, my former cribbage and bridge coach at USNA, and now a very successful investment banker We had a great time recounting some of the shared events from the past that neither of us would like to have show up in either our authorized or unauthorized biographies. The Parker's two daughters, Kelly and Paige, live in Atlanta with their families, and provide Dave and Jean plenty of quality time with their grandkids, which now number three, but soon will be five.

Speaking of Atlanta, 1 got a call from Len Ebersberger in January, just after I retumed. He was signing up for the Homecoming golf outing, which by the way is almost fully subscribed. Now living in Atlanta, Len is building a home near Reynolds Plantation and hopes to move there later this year.

This next item is just to let you know that your Executive Committee has been hard at work and is planning a two-part retreat early this year to rejuvenate our Class Strategic and Operating Plans. President Jack Stevens and a small ad hoc committee completed a review of our By-Laws with the intent of bringing them up-to-date to position the Class for the future. The first phase of the retreat is taking place on Saturday, 20 January, at the Alumni House. It is here that they hope to solidify the By-Laws, and put together the broad goals and objectives for the future. The attendees have vowed to remain until this mission is accomplished. Lunch, and dinner if necessary, will be catered by Hooters.

Once the basic Strategic Plan is developed, those responsible for the various actions will put the flesh on this framework and be ready to meet for phase two in Febraary and develop the annual Operating Plan. Their goal is to have the plan completed as soon as possible thereafter, and make a short presentation to the Class at our meeting during the 35th reunion. I'll keep you posted on the progress.

Fundraising will, of course, be included in the plan in order to fund the retirement pensions for the members of the Executive Committee.

UPCOMING LOCAL CLASS EVENTS. Washington area Class luncheons on Tuesday, 12 March, and 14 May. 35TH REUNION UPDATE. Our reunion coor-

dinator, Bob McLaughlin, reports that returns from the first mailing last Fall are still dribbling in. He is planning a second mailing in the spring, and a final mailing in late summer. Bob said he's been getting quite a few questions, and asked me to help him out.

I will herein, therefore, attempt to answer some of the most common questions which might be of interest to any of you who haven't yet taken the time to read (or who threw away) the first reunion mailing.

In accordance with my standard operating procedure, I'll start with the first question, which is: Q. How come the 35th reunion wasn't held last year, five years after our 29th reunion?

A. We finally got someone to head the Reunion Committee who didn't sleep through Math classes Plebe year.

Q. When we get our next reunion notice to sign up for the various activities, will we be required to send a deposit?

A. Yes. Q.-Why? A. Because.

Q. Like most people, I usually wait until the last possible minute before making major commitments like signing up for a reunion, so I won't have to send any money in advance. Will I still be able to attend if I sign up late?

A. Yes, but you may have to share a room with Hank Hahn.

Q. At the last reunion, during the formal dinnerdance, I wasn't able to sit at a table with the guys in my company. Will that obvious shortcoming be corrected this year?

A. Yes. The lawyers representing the Reunion Committee have advised us to do away with tables during the formal dinner-dance and have everyone sit on the floor, wherever, and with whomever, they want. This advice only cost the Class $5000, but it was worth it to keep everyone happy.

Q. Can you guarantee us a Navy victory in the football game on Saturday?

A. Absolutely! Anticipating your concern, we have already petitioned the Director of Athletics to change our opponent for that day from SMU to The University of New Jersey.

Q. Where, exactly, is the University of New Jersey?

As far as I know, there's no such school.

A. Bingo!

Q. Please give me an estimate of how many Classmates you expect to attend the 35th.

Washington area WGNACers taking a half-time break at the Navy-Army game party.

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A. There are seven guys on the Executive Committee and three on the Reunion Committee, so I guess the answer is, "Not less than ten."

Q. Will we have a chance to see the Superintendent during the reunion?

A. Yes. Admiral Chuck Larson, '58, the Brigade Commander our Plebe year, has given the entire Class a come around that weekend. The uniform will be white works over sweatgear. Don't forget your Reef Points and Plebe Kit. I hope this clears everything up for all the readers out there. Looking forward to seeing you at the 35th.

GET IT DONE, WITH '61

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Pres., RAdm. Stephen K. Chadwick USN (Ret.) Sec'y, Howard Pinskey PO. Box 3380, Annapolis, MD 21403 GREETING FROM ANNAPOLIS The winter sports teamsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;both men and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; are doing well and the football team is gearing up for spring practice and a victorious shot at the NavyArmy game this year. Here's our Class news for March 1996.

AROUND THE FLEET Adm. Leighton "Snuffy" Smith is working around the clock to help NATO monitor the peace in Bosnia. John Hinkle sent an article from the San Diego papers with a great profile on Snuffy. One excerpt states: The 56 year old four star admiral is known for an irreverent sense of humor and "good-old-boy" informality offset by boldness, decisiveness and clear thinking. He's flown combat missions over Vietnam and commanded squadrons, air groups, aircraft carriers. Naval battle groups and, for the last 20 months, has been the NATO commander with responsibility for the Balkans. "He is a vicious competitor, he plays to win," but "he never forgets his people." The 15 January 1996 issue of Newsweek magazine contained a story, written by no less a hero than David Hackworth, about Snuffy and his role in the Bosnia theater. Some passages from the article say: "A tough planner with the common touch-that's the leader of Operation Joint Endeavor To friends and everyone in the military (from the lowest grant to the highest brass), he's known as "Snuffy" after the hillbilly cartoon character; because of his country-boy act and his rowdy barracks jokes. Smith talked about peace enforcement in Bosnia and revealed himself as a complex warrior and civilizer, a latter-day George C. Marshall. To protect the 60,000 soldiers under his command. Smith fought with NATO bureaucrats to win robust rules of engagement. "They finally said, 'What contingencies do you want?' and I said 'Everything. I put the goddamn thing together and that's what I want. Now give it to me.'" They did. A 33 year veteran of the Navy, Smith won his spurs in Vietnam as a fighter pilot. He flew more than 280 combat missions, winning a chestful of medals. "He's the guy that dropped the Thanh Hoa bridge in 1972, after 128 aircraft were lost trying to knock it out over a sevenyear period, says retired USMC Col. John Ripley, a Naval Academy Classmate (Annapolis 1962).

Unlike most of the current crop of four stars. Smith has done minimum time in the Pentagon. He has spent most of his service in a cockpit or on the deck of a carrier, where he moved up the ranks from fighter jock to squadron commander and eventually to skipper of the giant carrier America. He has also served the cause of peace. In the early 1990's, Smith was sent by the then Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Frank Kelso as his personal emissary to meet with the head of the Soviet Navy. It was such a successful trip that when the Russian admiral visited the United States, Smith took him around

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the country. Later he helped develop "From the Sea," a post-cold-war blueprint to lead the Navy into a 21 st century fighting strategy: "Even though a lot of people take credit for this brilliant concept," says retired Adm. Stanley Arthur, "Smith put it together and was the principal author"—helping him eam his fourth star. That's when the Pentagon tried to polish his image. Word was that "Leighton was in, and "Snuffy" was out," Arthur says. But to those of us who know and love him, he'll always be "SNUFFY." That implies bluntness.

Good luck and congratulations to our Classmate.

ARMY-NAVY PARTIES A photo from a 1994 party sent in by Bonnie Stilwell. The Falkenbach's hosted the event. Even though it's a year old photo, it's a good looking group.

sent the following based on Jessica Dahl's response to a Christmas card that the Nickersons had sent.

Dan, along with Jessica's 13 year old daughter, Sarah, died in the crash of Dan's home built LongEZE airplane at McCollum Airport in Marietta, Georgia, on 1 Feb. 95. At the time, Dan was helping Sarah with a Science Fair project, measuring the differences in time to accelerate from Point A to Point B on the take-off roll, based on variations in aircraft weight. On the final attempt, eyewitnesses observed the Long-EZE to lift-off only to settle back on the ranway and then proceed across the grass overran and into a ravine at full throttle.

Both apparently died upon impact. Based on a very thorough examination of the available facts, Jessica concludes that Dan became incapacitated in some way during the take-off roll. Dan had visited me (Guy Nickerson) a few months earlier and we took a ride in the Long-EZE. As always, 1 thoroughly enjoyed seeing Dan and marveled at how httle he had changed over the years. Life was good, in Jessica, he seemed to have found the perfect mate. If Dan and Jessica weren't skiing in Europe, it seemed they were flying out to Osh Kosh, or wrapped up in some new project or another Their Christmas letters each year left me feeling like I should be having morefijn.Dan was always a good

Next we have the most curtent years Army-Navy party hosted by Marcia and Tom Woodka. Almost fifty people attended and needless to say the party had it's dull note after the call and the loss but in trae '62 fashion, spirits were lifted by tales of 'our' victories over ARMY!!

FINAL CALL It is my sad duty to inform that Class that we just leamed that Dan Dahl was killed in a tragic aircraft accident last Febraary near his home. Guy Nickerson

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2nd row left to right: Jet Tipton, Tom Pratt. George Wagner, Tom Stone, Geof Chesbourgh. Tom Woodka and Bob Crawford. 3rd row left to right: John White. Dave Tremaine, John Gluck, Nick Laduca. Stew Lingley (hidden behind Wagner) George Marienthal, Ben Birindelli, Fred Lewis. Walt Welham and Pete ODell.

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and thoughtful friend...We'll miss him.

The Class sends our belated condolences to Jessica and all other members of Dan's family and friends on his untimely death.

A letter will be forthcoming from our president, Steve Chadwick, discussing Class policy for sending flowers and contributions upon the passing of Classmates and their spouses.

It is very important that as soon as a classmate leams of the death in our '62 family, that they immediately inform either Chadwick, Hayes, Fleming, Pinskey or Lingley, so that Classmates can be notified in order to attend any funeral or memorial service and to make a proper offering in the name of 1962. Don't forget to include our Class Remembrance Fund in your annual charity giving program.

These funds will be used as discussed above or for any other related cause that the Class executive committee deems appropriate.

That's our class news for this March 1996 issue of Shipmate. Don't want to end on a somber note, so in order to bring some light and joy into your Classmates lives, send in your stories, comments and especially photos so we can always keep in touch.

Until next time....

The following are listed as whereabouts unknown with the USNA Alumni Association: Dennis M. Alevizon; David M. Allen; Charles D. Alvarez, Jr.; Isaac R. Anderson; Stanley E. Anderson, J r ; William P. Andrews; Joseph F. Bader; Jeny Bankhead; William J. Banta, II; James H. Bass; Raymond S. Beck; Michael E. Bickford; Richard P. Billman; Walter D. Birch; James M. Blocker, Jr.; Edward C. Bode; Mrs. James P. Borsic; RobertA. Bristol; CDR Richard B. Brodehl, USN (Ret.); Michael E. Brown; Stephen A. Burger; Stanley E. Bush; Paul N. Byrnes; Nicholas C. Byrnside; Thomas J. Carlisle; Thomas F. Casselberry; Adrian J. Charron; George M. Cleland, III; Terry P Cofield; David B. Coleman, Jr.; Gartett V. Coleman; William J. Condon, Jr.; Neal S. Connelly; Madison O. Conner, Jr.; William E. Cosgrove; Mrs. Harty G. Courson; John J. Crowley, Jr.; Joseph D. D'Amico; John R. Doll; Arthur G. Dorey; George W. Doss; Daniel B. Dowling, III; David A. Drain; Arthur J. Dumont; James P. Dunham; David B. Dunn; Gerald Eastman; Sidney Ellis; Ronald W. Ensley; Chester C. Fennell, Jr.; John R. Ferko; Robert E. Field, Jr.; Timothy B. Fisher; Robert P. Florkowski; Walter A. Folger; Allen V. Ford; George A. H. Gardner; Mrs. Carl D. Gartison; Glenn M. Gehan; Gareth L. Golay; James R. Goldsberty; John J. Gorman, Jr.; William Gragg; Dr. Lawrence R. Greenwood; David E. Gugger; John Guidubaldi; Robert A. Gunn; Peter C. Hall; William C. Hall; George K. Hartison; John C. Hart; Neal E. Hartselle; Mrs. Ronald G. Haugen; James N. Hauser; Richard L. Hauser; William J. Hayes; Mccartney N. Heyward; Bryan L. Hobbs; Kenneth S. Hogg; Anthony W. Hohl; Dr. Daniel R. Holladay; William R. Hopper; Alan H. Howard; William M. Howard; William J. Huriey, Jr.; Thomas J. Ireland; CDR Bjarne E. Johnson, USNR (Ret.); John R Johnson; John H. Johnson; Lyle B. Johnson; Christopher J. G. Jones; Ryan S. Jordan; Norman G. lowers; Capt Kenneth E. Junkins, USMCR; George R. Kaburek; Thomas M. Kincaid; Lawrence L. King; Curtis W. Kirchoff; Philip C. Kohlhaas; Geriad J. Konkle; Richard E. Lane; LCDR Dennis E. Lange, USNRR; George K. Larsen, Jr; Eugene R. Lewis; Vernon R Likes; Thomas W. R Lindquist; William W. Lindsay, Jr.; Frank A. Lombardo; Anthony Manzo; John J. McCarthy, Jr.; Buddy L. Miller; Charles W. Morgan; James B. Mortison; William G. Myers; James M. Neary; Joseph M. Newcomer; Fredric W. Nick; Dorsey D. O'Connell; John J. O'Connor; LCDR James R. Olson, USNR; Thomas J. Owens; LTJG Robert L. Paschall, USNR (Ret.); Robert A. Pate; James E. Pelling; David W. Perdue; Seymour S. Perils; Charles

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R. Peters; Samuel M. Pickering, Jr.; William R. Pierce; Mrs. John R. Poe; Mrs. James E. Pooser; Jimmie S. Ralston; LtCol Philip H. Ray, USMC; William C. Remsen; Elmer R. Richmond; Patrick W. Riley; George E. Robertson; Carlos E. Rodriguez; Arthur L. Rogers; William A. Ruhlman; Paul A. Sabatine: Richard W. Sanders, Sr.; Tommy L. Sanders; Col William E. Sawyer, USAF; Rolland P Schaar; Douglas D. Scherer; Kurt G. Schmidt; Ronald C. Schule; LTJG Jerty Y. Seaward, USNR (Ret.); Roger L. Simmons; Gary P. Skinner; Capt Wilham R. Smith, USMC; Harold R. Spangler; John N. Stafford; Charies W. Stein; John S. Stephan; Arthur C. Stevens; Lt. William R. Stevenson, USAF; Carl Swartz, III; Dr. Phillip H. Taylor; Walton R. Taylor; Enrique A. Thayer; Daniel J. Tollett; William J. Tomasic; James E. Turcotte; Henry J. UUmann; Victor R Usin; Robin A. Vaillancourt; Duane A. Van Blaircom; Frank A. Van Wagoner; Wayne M. Vickery; Grant B. Von Letkemann; Franklin E. Waldrop; Frank E. Ward, III; Paul D. Webb; Robert C. Wehr; Roy W. Weiland; Robert E. Weir; Dan C. West; Walter L. Whipple; Don C. White; S. Robert Williams; Jonathan S. Willis; Robert A. Wilson; Walter W. Wingfield, Jr; William A. Wittman; James P Wolfe; George M. Wood; William M. Wood; Robert E. Wooster; Paul E. Zayotti; Stephen J. Zsigalov.

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Pres., Robert L. Harper Sec'y, Michael H. Shelley 9915 Natick Rd., Burke, VA 22015 Internet mshe@loc.gov Well, here I am: snowbound on the third day of the continuing Blizzard of '96. What a memorable way to begin this year's version of the Dark Ages.

The Brigade of Midshipmen was due to return from Christmas leave on the day the storm began, but with roads impassable and airports closed, their leave has been extended by two days already. That seems to be the proper thing to do, although we all know that In Our Day we would have been expected to tradge through the snow drifts from the nearest railhead in order to be back by the appointed hour. At my age now, I'm perfectly content to watch the storm from a warm room with good brandy and a good woman.

Fortunately, I have both. And I also have ... letters from several of you.

We begin with some sad news. I am sorry to report the death of Bob Nickerson, who died in Monterey, California, on 3 December as a result of injuries sustained in a bicycle accident a week earlier Since retiring from the Navy in 1983, Bob had been a systems research analyst with the Computer Sciences Corporation. His widow, Patricia, and their two daughters live at 933 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, California 93950-4812. Thanks to John Pfeiffer for sharing this news with us.

Tom Miller checked in via Internet recentiy from his home in Aiea, Hawaii.

That was a wonderful spread in the '63 column in the December Shipmate. It is fascinating to see "boys" you haven't seen for years, and your memory is of them in their early 20's. I was taken aback to see all that gray hair in one of the big group pictures; then I thought of my moming trip to the shaving mirror...there it was. But life appears to have been generous to so many of us. and, collectively, our health seems to be pretty good. We have fine memories and special friendships that are ours forever We were at USNA at a very special time, and our service careers were during the most interesting of times. I would redo it the way I did in a moment.

I didn't know Bill Fitzgerald, but our lives touched. I was serving as Weapons Boss on FRED

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T. BERRY in the Med. My old department head was my detailer, and we were corresponding about my upcoming in-country orders. George said he would try to place me in a good and challenging position.

I soon received orders, to relieve my Classmate at Coastal Group 15 (as I recall the number); we wrote back and forth once. I went to advisor training at Coronado, and while there, one day received a call slip to phone my detailer George informed me that the coastal group had been overran. Bill killed, and that due to the untenable nature of the site, it was being closed. I was being reassigned. There were a number of us who were serving in the Advisory Group at the same time: Ray Heins, Charlie Minter, Don Palen, Jim Lassweil, Tony Womble...rve probably forgotten some.

Ros and I are happy with life, and being back in the classroom is a delight. We are healthy, and have prospects for a fine year. Our children continue to do well. Rossie is still living in San Francisco, and Ward is in has last year of electrical engineering at Penn.

Jim Metcalfe has sent a copy of a feature article about Dick Whalen that appeared in the 6 December issue of the Norfolk Vfrginian-Pilot. Here are some excerpts: When the Navy League needed a marine artist to paint a portrait of the aircraft carrier JOHN C. STENNIS it commissioned Whalen to do the work.

The picture now hangs aboard the Navy's newest aircraft carrier in the commanding officer's stateroom. It is the latest in a long string of artistic accomplishments by Whalen. He painted a similar portrait of MOBILE BAY, an Aegis craiser he skippered from 1986-89. He's painted submarines for former CNO Admiral Frank Kelso. Two of his paintings have graced the cover of the prestigious U.S. Naval Institute Proceedings.

Whalen is especially proud of a portrait of FITZGERALD, an Aegis destroyer named for a Naval Academy Classmate who was killed in Vietnam.

The original is to be hung at Annapolis, most likely at the 35th reunion of his Class, in 1998. He designed the Class crest that was used on the Naval Academy's 1963 Class rings and elsewhere, the ship's coat of arms for MOBILE BAY, and a special flag designating her as "Freedom's Flagship."

Whalen also paints airplanes, landscapes, seascapes, and abstracts. His artistic success is all the more remarkable in that he has never taken an art lesson. "I guess you could say I'm self-styled and self-taught. I just sort of leamed by doing."

The article was accompanied by a photo of Dick holding a print of his Stennis painting.

Jim concluded his note by saying, I'll submit an update about our family soon after New Years. Lisa and I are off to London in midDecember to spend Christmas with our daughter Megan and her husband (a British accountant). Our son—now a Pork Chop Ensign—will have the duty both Christmas and New Year's Eve aboard his ship in Sasebo, Japan. Many thanks to our Classmates who worked so hard on the FrrzGERALD commissioning, to say nothing of our other Class functions in recent months!

Speaking of the FITZGERALD, Dave Robinson was on hand when the ship arrived in San Diego, her home port, on 21 November As you can see from this picture, the '63 banner was hung with pride as the ship entered port, and it was a very exciting and memorable day—both for the Sailors and their families. I had the distinct pleasure of bringing the forward tug alongside during Sea and Anchor detail—me at the helm. Not quite as much fun as being on a gray hull, but at sea nonetheless.

Dave also sent a copy of his message to the Naval Surface Force Pacific announcing an honor recently bestowed on a junior officer (USNA '93) who happens to be a son of the Class of 1963.

The Homer W. Carhart Award was established by the CNO to recognize annually a Navy Department civilian or military member for superior achievement in the areas of safety and shipboard survivability excellence. Dr. Carhart is a senior scientist emeritus at the Naval Research Lab (NRL), having formally retired from NRL after over 50 years of dedicated service in the areas of safety, fire protection, and shipboard survivability.

One of NavSurfPac's own, LTJG Michael J. Rubel, Jr, Damage Control Assistant in GARY (FFG51), has been selected as the first winner of this prestigious award. LTJG Rubel's exceptional leadership and damage control skills were instramental in successfully combating a major class Alpha/ Charlie cableway fire onboard while GARY was operating in the Persian Gulf in September 1995.

His expert application of firefighting techniques, including some only recently introduced, and his sound judgment under stressful conditions were vital to the fire party's ability to combat the fire for over five hours with no personnel injuries. His quick thinking and calm demeanor in the face of adversity were most impressive. I congratulate LTJG Rubel for the superb performance which led to his selection.

And we congratulate his proud father as well!

Larry Marsh has written to tell us about the con-

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tinuation of a holiday tradition.

Here are four pictures taken in December at our annual, raucous 20th Company DC area Christmas party. This is about the tenth year in a row for us— a company tradition! Needless to say, we had a great time. The food was excellent, the gifts traly valuable and worthwhile, and the company terrific. That last item was the most important; the company. The group photo shows Barb Marsh, Dan Koczur, Linda Reed, Jack Reed, myself, Pat Robbins, and Charlie Robbins. The next picture records a smiling Dan Koczur receiving holidays kisses from Barb and Linda. Jack Reed appears with Pat and Charlie Robbins in another photo. (Do you notice that the Santa hat was passed from person to person during the evening?) The final picture shows jack Reed and his most appropriate Christmas gift—a padded Tasmanian Devil toilet seat.

By the way, Karen Koczur was working but we called her and left a message. No one escapes a 20th Company Christmas party.

I enjoyed reading Dick Wyttenbach-Santos' very full Christmas letter this year. Here are some highlights from this account of his life in Guam.

Our two pieces of "big news" are that we became great-grandparents in August and that we began constraction of our dream house at the end of December. Bemice is teaching again this year She is officially retired from the Govemment of Guam public school system, but each year she is called at the last minute and asked to retum to work on a one-year contract.

My job as the Program Director for Academics and Licensing Examining in the University of Guam's Center for Continuing Education and Outreach Programs is a crazy roller-coaster I had a change of pace this past spring, though, when I served for a month on the Govemor's task force for the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process. The Pentagon recommended to the BRAC that the Ship Repair Facility and Supply Center be closed and the assets be "mothballed." These two

20th Company Christmas facilities are the largest employers on the island.

The days were long but exciting. We were able to get the mothball policy reversed—a great victory.

1 am still quite active in local political matters. I was the political commentator on the local television station for the primary and general elections last year, plus being on several hour-long radio and television call-in shows commenting on altematives for Guam's political status. Last December our Governor (a Republican) and the Govemor-elect (a Democrat) blocked the road entrance to the Admiral's headquarters building, ordering the local police to stand back. This was in protest of President Clinton's Chief of Staff laughing at a reporter's asking if Guam would be included in the Asian Economic Council deliberations in Singapore. Just goes to show how on edge we are out here in America's colony.

David is working as a pool and recreation manager in Virginia. Debbie is finishing her Masters degree in Elementary Education (Science Education) at Penn State and intends to teach on Guam for two years, starting next fall.

And so we come—too quickly—to the end of this month's report. Don't forget that you're overdue in making your contribution to our Class news exchange. Break your silence now, please. We're depending on you. Yes, YOU!

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Pres., Capt. Jerry Anderson USNR (Ret.) Sec'y, Capt. Grant Fulkerson USN (Ret) 6000 Natick Ct., Burke, VA 22015 (703) 978-6885 gfulkers@csc.com As the first column of 1996 goes to press I have to add yet another event that was postponed by the "Blizzard of '96! Our annual ethics nights for the Class of 1996 has been put on hold for at least a couple of weeks and as yet no firm plans have been developed. Will provide an update next month.

Am not certain how long the confirmation process will take, but Joe Prueher has recently been nominated for another four star billet as Commanderin-Chief Pacific (CINCPAC). Joe has done a superb job as Vice CNO and I'm sure great things are in store for him in Hawaii. Congratulations to Joe from the entire Class.

Received a nice letter from Earl Gorman with news that continues to prove '64 gratis aren't letting any grass grow under our feet. First for those who may have missed it in a list of attendees in last month's column, Brian Baumruk has gotten married, for the FIRST TIME!! The lucky lady's name is Terah Kathryn. The wedding was held on November 25th. Earl attended the gala celebration with his wife, Bette Jo, and son, EJ. Earl reports that "Brian was grinning from head to toe and had that famous smile ( or should I say GRIN) on his face. We had a name for that grin in the sixties", but am not sure it is still politically correct.

Earl said it was a fun filled evening with several of Brian and Terah's friends telling stories and making inspirational speeches. There were a lot of good laughs. In addition to Earl, Dick Earnest and David Wilshin were there to represent the Class.

One unexpected surprise at the party was the presence of Fran Holian '68 and his wife, Carol. Brian and Earl roomed with Jim Holian for two years, so to see Jim's younger brother, Fran, was a special treat for me. The last time I saw Fran, he was a high school student in Hawaii (1961). Now he is an Admiral!!

The wedding celebration was a wonderful tribute to Brian and Terah. A great time was had by all!

Received a nice newsy letter Rick Dau. 1995 was a busy year for Ann and me. I was able to work about half time which provided opportunity for travel and adventure. We went South in March to visit our two Lieutenants and their wives in Jacksonville. Rick '87 is navigator on TENNESSEE (SSBN-734) and Brian (Maine Maritime '91) is a TACO in VP-5. Rick's wife. Melody is an Electronic Warfare Systems Engineer at the NADEP in Jacksonville. Brian's wife, Tricia, is Third Mate on the Coastal New York, an 800 foot tanker In May we joumeyed to San Diego for the deactivation ceremony for DRUM (SSN-677). I was the commis-

sioning engineer on DRUM in 1972. My, but time flies!!"

In July we departed for a three week trip to Alaska—an adventure which had been in planning for the past year We landed in Anchorage and rented a car for two weeks of driving through virtually all of south-central Alaska (at least all of the parts accessible by paved roads). Stayed in Bed and Breakfasts all the way and met wonderful people while enjoying some of the most majestic scenery we have ever seen. We finished up the trip with a one week cruise of the inside passage on a small 50 passenger ship. This approach beats any packaged tour and we would be happy to consult with anyone thinking of giving it a try.

For Thanksgiving we set a Southem course again, spending the holiday with our son Bob in Atlanta where he is a Physical Education teacher. Bob's wife, Lisa, is Patient Services Manager for NMC, a nationwide home health care company. While in Atlanta we visited Marcy and Keith Weal and the newest (we think) member of the '64 family, their three month old daughter Elizabeth.

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Front L/R Marcy and Elizabeth Weal, Ann Dau Back L/R Rick Dau and Keith Weal Keith and Marcy hosted a lovely branch for Ann and me and Bob and Lisa. Following this it was off to Jacksonville for another visit with Rick and his wife. Missed Brian and Tricia this time since both were deployed! While there we were able to attend Gerry Ellis' change of Command at SubGroup 10.

Gerry was relieved by Chuck Beers 67 and will be heading West to assume duty as COMSUBPAC in early 1996. Gerry had a superb tour at Kings Bay and was recognized with a fourth Legion of Merit for his extensive involvement with the community, his dedication to the welfare and quality of life for the Navy personnel at Kings Bay, and superior management of a major element of our Strategic Defenses. We also saw Ed Conant at the ceremony.

This year we will be at home for Christmas for the first time in three years. However, keeping on the road we expect to visit son Scott and his wife Krista in Oregon after the first of the year. Scott, a professional fire fighter, is waiting to get a fire department job in Oregon and Krista is attending nursing school.

Rounding out the family, Steve our youngest, graduated from Annandale High School in June and is a freshman PhysEd major at George Mason University in Fairfax. He had the thrill of playing on the Annandale back to back Virginia State Champion football teams in '93 and '94. The fourth of the boys to play there, he was the envy of his older brothers. There is something to be said for being in the right place at the right time. This wraps it up.

Best wishes to all in 1996. We always look forward to calls and visits from Classmates passing through the Washington, DC area.

We continue to get first time writers and this month's is Sheldon Zane.

I am finally writing because Ifinallyhave something to write about. The distinguished Visitors list for the VJ 50th Anniversary celebrated in September here in Hawaii included: SECNAV, John Dalton. the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Chuck Krulak and the Commander Third Fleet Vice Admiral Connie Lautenbacher. 1 had chance to chat with Chuck Krulak at the Mayor of Honolulu's Reception, but I missed seeing Connie Lautenbacher. Unfortunately, both Chuck and Connie left the Islands on Sunday and missed the dinner party we hosted for Margaret and John Dalton at our home. At the dinner party we had 4 out of the 6 USNA '64 Class in Hawaii, Mike Combs, Dan Greeson, Bill Haines, and myself A delightful evening was enjoyed by all including the swapping of sea stories. The evening concluded with John leading an informal discussion period of the current Navy. Mike Comb's question of whether it is necessary to have a full head of hair to be considered for flag promotion brought the house down with John's reply that it is a good thing that Mike got out.

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L/R Bill and Valina Haines, Stephanie and Mike Combs, John and Margaret Dalton, Shel and Gwen Zane, Dan and Sita Greeson ters and a tour as ROICC San Diego, I left the Navy in 1972. Continuing my work in the Navy of building the housing at Murphy Canyon Heights in San Diego, 1 have continued building residential subdivisions and condominiums on all the Islands of Hawaii. Received my JD in 1984 and have been doing both law and development work since then.

I just finished and sold the last of 1310 homes at West Loch adjacent to the West Loch at Pearl Harbor During the years here in Hawaii we have been in touch with many of our Classmates stationed here.

Tom Stick has been our most frequent visitor. Coming off whatever he does in Alaska during the summer, he spends a week with us at our Waikoloa home fishing in our local annual fishing toumament and partying just as hard. If you haven't visited Tom's lodge on Kodiak Island it is a must do.

John Gorman and his lovely wife, Connie, were also visitors this year and John is hard at work planning a 24th Company get together here in Hawaii in 1996. Yours truly is their assistant. The idea of a 24th Company get together in Hawaii has been discussed at the last couple Class Reunions. In 1996 it will happen.

Trying to keep up with Tom Stick I am also into Harley Davidsons. Bought a new Mooney MSE in 1991 with tail number N64SZ and upgraded to an instrument rating two years ago. We spend most of our time in Honolulu where we are in the phone book and welcome calls from Classmates. We also spend our time in Waikoloa and a condo in the Marina area of San Francisco. We have been fortunate in having boats in Honolulu, the Big Island and San Francisco and are currently having a boat built in Seattle which we plan to keep there. As you can see we are somewhat into fishing.

Shel also asked if anyone had seen the framed picture of the Class of 1965 given out at their reunion this year? With a magnifying glass, you can make out the entire class seated at graduation. I wonder if such a photo exists for the Class of 1964?

November was the annual "Wives Luncheon" for the Washington area chapter Even though we did not have a lot of wives attending there was a very good turnout. Hopefully a few more wives will be able to attend next time. Attendees included: Sandy Coward, Bev and Ken Middleton, Bruce Richey, Hank Chalkey, Bob Sutton, Jerry Welch, Ed Conant, Barbara and Ken Longeway, Bill Sargent, Andy Thompson, Tom Barnett, Bill Tinston, Wayne Humphreys, Jim Maitiand, Susie and Steve Claassen, Jack Dantone, Chuck Laskey, Mel Lyman, Bob

Orlosky, John Tweel, Charles Heath, Ann and George Christian, Emil Morrow, Bill Hyland, Hugh Risseeuw, David Tuma, David Parry, Emie Blake, Stu Johnson, Ernie Smith, Bob Gault, Ed Murphy, Ann and Rick Dau, and my wife Ann and me.

Continue to receive a few e-mail messages over the Internet each month. Received one message Dick Cecil, who wondered if anyone has thought about a class E-mail directory and whether or not the Wardroom listing on the USNA homepage might be a good place to start. Those of you who have an online service can check on the USNA homepage and find out the latest academy information. Am trying to obtain more information on a class E-mail directory as well as the Wardroom listing and will put it in next month's column.

Also got an E-mail from Fred Crawford who has recently returned to Alexandria, VA after spending one year at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in CA. While in Livermore, he had dinner several times with Marilyn and Tom Swartz. Tom and Marilyn are still teaching in San Francisco, and Tom continues to coach basketball at his high school as well as teaching math. Fred also had lunch with and played racquetball with Don Seyk. Don is Vice President for Marketing and sales for Pacific Instraments in Concord, CA. Don commutes from Foster City in San Mateo County every day. Don and his wife are looking for something in the Walnut Creek area which will get him within 20 minutes of work vice the curtent 1 hour and 20 minutes. Since Fred and Donna returned to VA, Fred has had lunch with Phil Boyer who is working for Global Associates, Ltd. in Falls Church. Phil's wife, Jane, is still selling real estate. Fred has attended a financial planning seminar given by his plebe summer roommate, Jim Arrison. The seminar was given in Jim's Washington Mertill Lynch office. Fred was impressed with the presentation. Fred and I also had the opportunity to have lunch before the snows came.

As you can see it has been another good month for mail, in fact space limitations will not allow me to include all the letters I received, but will ensure they get in next month. Thanks to all of you who have written and to all of you who will be writing in the near future. Write one more for Sixty Four!!

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Pres., Capt. Wyman Howard USN Sec'y, Cdr Dave Anderson USN (Ret.) 9808 Caminito Doha, San Diego, CA 92131 619-592-1661 (W) Fax; 619-592-1680; E-Mail: davea@gdesystems. com, FBerthrong@aol.com '65 Home Page on the Web: http://www.aloha.net/ -daveand Greetings, Classmates. The kudos keep on rolling in for the 30th reunion crew of many headed by our new Class President Pete Gness, Clem Meehan, Ted Krauss and others. It was indeed a terrific event from beginning to end. The one near disaster (flooding in the tailgate tent!) was not a drill but was handled so efficientiy by that ole farmer Ted Krauss that there was hardly a missed mouthful. The scene: it had rained hard all morning; mud, an inch deep, covered the floor of the tent; many had 20-gallon plastic bag overshoes (a funny sight!), the good natured murmuring was beginning to sound serious. Then, in the nick of time, came Ted with two 100-lb bales of straw under each arm and a big grin on his face. Within minutes the floor of the tent was carpeted with a thick layer of fragrant straw. Look for the picture of our hero somewhere nearby.

That same morning had seen the fun run of the most stalwart '65ers. Twenty or so gathered in the gray of a rainy, chilly morning to splash their respective ways around the perimeter of the Yard. Three miles of modest effort was rewarded by coffee, doughnuts and oranges. It was no humungous surprise that Forrest Horton outdistanced the crowd (as he had, earlier in the day, vanquished all entries in the Homecoming, All Classes 5K). Finishing closest to Fortest was Bob Lasseter. I would list the others participating but I can't remember more than half so rather than leave some out I'll close this subject out with a well done to all and particularly to Skip Orr for having organized the event.

We are not over-flowing with input this month but we have plenty of pics from the 30th. Enjoy.

From the formerly retired Fred Hufnagel we have this family update: Daughter Donna (now 30) lives in St Michaels, MD which is not the end of the civilized world, but you can see it from there. She is about to marry a Britisher. Daughter Sarah (24) is the admin type in the EDS legal department in Chantilly and seems to really hke her job. She is living at home and investing her rent money in the stock market. Little Freddie (21) is a senior in the school of architecture at the University of Virginia.

Anne is working with me on the finance side of my business (Blue Ridge Management Group) located here in Warrenton. We produce meetings for corporations and trade associations all around the country. Santa brought us nice new client so we have spent the last couple of weeks adding additional office space, computers, staff, etc.

Other than that things are pretty routine. Carter Refo bought a building lot in our development and will probably be starting his house soon. He is living in the Warrenton area and has taken a job since retiring but I don't have the details.

Thanks, Fred for that update. No one actually expected you to stay "retired" for long. Those of us who were at the 30th will long remember the moving special event at the dinner dance. It was great fun for all present to acknowledge Fred and Anne for their accomplishments over the last 30-H years.

Now, Mike Scott checks in with this E-gram to Dave.

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communique ever to our Class info honcho. I'm recalled to active duty and blasting off for Saudi next week to be the Deputy for JTF-SWA for 3 months. Kind of a change from my normal civ career as a United pilot. Should, as they say, be "interesting." Saw Bernie Smith at Fallon last week while getting briefings from Strike U. staff Libby and I and two of our four kids thoroughly enjoyed the 30th reunion. Our 32nd Co. bubbas tumed out in style. Many thanks to Pete and all the committee members who put it all together. Just a quick update on the family stuff My oldest son, Zack, graduated from U of Central Florida in Orlando this year, and just started a new job with Disney. We have 3 at home. Randy 13, Maggie 11, and John II, 7. All great jocks and comedians. Saw Dave Schlesinger in San Diego in late Oct—his son is about to get his wings of gold—and Dave's enjoying his career as the Head Water Quality bubba for America's Finest City. I too have had no joy reaching Wally Utley by e-mail, but talked with him about a year and a half ago in the P'gon. I'll have a milnet address in Saudi next week, but Libby can forward mail from this address. Also on CompuServe at 71602,665.

Rick Rickard checked in with the following update: After about 15 years of doing financial planning and investment consulting (on my own for about 10 years, and then at various banks in the last 5 years), I finally decided to make that mid-life career change. And so, in March of '95,1 took a position as a technical support rep with Charles Schwab in SF, providing telephone support for Schwab's various software applications for accessing/managing one's investment accounts.

Despite being fairly computer-literate (for an old guy), I found myself surrounded by young, enthusiastic "techies." It has been a fantastic experience, leaming the software inside out, and becoming something of a pro on modems, systemfiles,ISAM errors, and, of course, Windows 95 and Mac system 7.5.2. Naturally, my boat-school background (enhanced by gray hair) led to bigger and better things, and in October, I moved from tech rep to manager of a staff of about 40 temporary tech reps.

Now, we are in the process of hiring about 25 of those temps—many will work on my teams.

So...after being on the sidelines as a "consultant" for years, it's kind of fun being back in the middle of chaos each day, and especially in a place as forward-looking and exciting as Schwab.

AUyson and I are still in the same old place in Oakland (been here twenty-something years now) and try to get together on a fairly regular basis with the group that was pictured at Ernie Tedesche's retirement in December's Shipmate.

Norma and Tom Morganfeld have caught us up with their two boys Steve and Mike. Steve (LT, USN), the elder, has followed in his old man's footsteps and earned his wings. The family gathered in Pensacola last April for the ceremony. Tom had the pleasure of taking his own wings off of his uniform and pinning them on his son while proud Norma looked on. Mike has just finished his last semester at Cal State Chico and will graduate with a major in cartography and is seeking his first job. It was great to see Tom and Norma at the 30th.

The latest on Pete Robinson (as of mid-January) is that the surgery to remove as much of the tumor from his brain as possible was successful in making the holiday season a great occasion for Pete, Joan and their lovely daughters Julie and Megan. The prognosis is not especially bright as there continues to be malignant growth in areas that defy further treatment. Pete's most cherished activity is spending time with his friends and Classmates and has said many times over the past few months that the support of Classmates has kept him going.

Ok, that seems to be it for this issue. The pictures presented here are the last of the pictures of the 30th that we will throw at you via Shipmate unless any of you have any that are particularly revealing and that the whole Class should see. Keep the news coming.

Please take note that Dave is heading back to the

main land from a year in the islands and that his address is changed.

CM. Wood and date and Jim and Chris Taylor

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Thank You! Your support built a first-rate Visitor Center and provided an award winning video!

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Pres., RAdm. Albert H. Konetzni, Jr. USN East Coast Sec'y, Cdr Mike Baird USN (Ret.) 63 Franklin St., Annapolis, MD 21401 West Coast, Robert G. Johnson, Jr., Esq. 30011 Ivy Glenn, Suite #124 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 714-495-1211; FAX 714-495-7736 As I write this column I am looking out over two feet of snow. For many on the East Coast, the Blizzard of '96 will be permanently engraved in our minds. I'm reminded of 30 years ago when we got snowed out during end-of-term leave. It was a similar scenario. Annapolis is beautiful, but a little difficult to navigate right now. The big concern is how long it will take to get rid of all this. Anyway, I hope the new year has started off well for everyone, and that you are all looking forward to the 30th Reunion.

The mailbox was pretty full this time, so I've got some great information.

Tom Stouffer writes that he has finally retired and settled into civilian life. In July 1994, Deanna and Tom moved from the Newport, RI area, where Tom had been an instractor at the Naval War college, to Hampton, VA. There, Tom spent his twilight tour as the Deputy Commander of the Joint Warfighting Center (JWFC) at Fort Monroe. He ended his career as a Marine graduate of the Naval Academy on an Army base working for an Air Force General. As Tom says, "How's that for jointness?" Tom retired on October 27,1995. He chose to have the ceremony in the Hart Room at the Academy. LtGen Jim Brabham, who Tom worked for in Desert Shield and Desert Storm presided. The high point for Tom was when he passed his sword on to son Dean ('96). Dean rows varsity heavyweight crew and wants to be a Marine. From their picture it appears that it was a proud occasion for both of them. Attending were Plebe Year roommate Pete Barnett and Karen and Joe Stewart. Joe is the Mitre Corporation Site Manager at the JWFC. Col. Mike Glynn ('67) was quite helpful in setting up the ceremony.

Tom and Dean Stouffer Tom is now the Regional Director (Southeast Region) for the Florida Department of Banking and Finance. He works for the State Comptroller, LtGen Bob Milligan, USMC (Ret), ('56). Deanna and he live at 814 Golfview Road, Lake Worth, FL 33460, but they maintain close ties with their Pennsylvania roots. Both look quite happy with their West Highland Whites, Mac and Kirk. On the way to their new home, they stopped to see Glenda and Skip Cramer, who live in Jacksonville, FL. Skip is the Executive Director of the Northeast Florida Red Cross. The Stouffer's other children, Craig and Charissa, are also in college. Craig is a Junior at Middlebury College in Vermont, and has just finished four months in Madrid, Spain. He will spend this semester at American University. Charissa is a Sophomore at Mary Baldwin College in Staunton, VA. At the time Tom wrote his letter, both Craig and Charissa were snow-

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bound in North Carolina, trying to get back to school.

Deanna and Tom look forward to seeing Classmates who venture through the Florida area. Thanks for the update and the pictures Tom.

Deanna, Tom, Mac, and Kirk Stouffer Larry Bergen reports from the Volunteer State of Tennessee that he and two other Classmates are working in the Chattanooga area. Rick Rogers has been in the area for some time, working for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) as a senior manager of Engineering Modification and Readiness in the nuclear group. Delane and Rick live just down the street from Larty on Signal Mountain. Rick is described as the most demonstrative alumnus in Tennessee with Navy 66 on his Cadillac license plate and Beat Army on his van plates. Judy and Charlie Cronan live in nearby Soddy Daisy. Charlie has been working for Stone and Webster Engineering Corporation (SWEC) for several years. He is the SWEC manager at the TVA Sequoyah Nuclear Plant. Larry has been with TVA for over two years. Larry retired in May 1993, shortly after completing his tour and the Commanding Officer of BAINBRIDGE, and was hired as a senior manager, working at the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant. Cheryl and Larty have had no U-ouble adjusting to the mountains, and, in fact, love the scenery. Their son Michael is at Fort Benning with Army Intelligence, and they are pleased with that assignment. Larry provided a picture of he and Rick at a local sports bar during the Army/Navy game. Rick showed off his B-robe collection to the few WooPoos that wandered in to view the game. Larry, Rick, and Charlie are all active in the Chattanooga Alumni Association Chapter Rick is the secretary, and he and Larty artanged the gathering for the game with the West Point Society. Cheryl and Larty were wed on graduation day in the USNA Chapel, so they are making a special effort to get back for this homecoming. Thanks for the picture and the update Larty.

RICKETTS HALL Remember a classmate Honor a friend. Reserve a locker in the new Roger Staubach Locker Room OR a chair in the new Joe Bellino Auditorium.

Reserve NOW while still available. For more details, call Jennifer John at 410-263-4448x118.

Larry Bergen and Rick Rogers Bob Johnson (R. G.) forwarded a letter and picture from Bob Nutwell. Bob is Commander, Carrier Group THREE, and Commander Task Force 50, and is embarked aboard ABRAHAM LINCOLN ( C V N 72),

his flagship, and commander of the Lincoln Battle Group. Scott Redd, Commander Fifth Fleet and Commander, US Navy Central Command, visited Bob during Operation Vigilant Sentinel. Bob took the occasion to present Scott with a picture of Task Force 50. Bob retumed from deployment last October. Bob has also seen or talked to Steve Abbot, USCINCEUR; Tom Marfiak, COMCRUDESGRUFIVE; Hank Herrera, COMSUBGRU NINE, and COMNAVBASE Seattie; John Sigler, CINCPACFLT N3; AND Rick Grant, Navy JAG. Lynn and Bob have two sons. Their older son, Brian, graduated from Virginia Tech, and is now working as an engineer for Honda of America in Ohio. Kevin is a Sophomore at the University of Maryland. Lynn is a reference librarian. Their address is 100 Alameda Road, NAS Alameda, CA 94501. They would love to hear from any Classmates in the area, and Bob hopes he can clear his calendar for the 30th Reunion. Thanks to both Bob Johnson and Bob Nutwell. Bob, continued success in your command.

Bob Nutwell and Scott Redd Far Arrington checked in with a Christmas note, a letter, and picture of himself and his latest acquaintance, Pat Bounden. Pat has been in Japan about 14 years, and shares much of the same fitness and nutrition interests as Far. She has studied martial arts for 30 years, as well as ballet. Her martial arts include Aikido (self defense by twisting throws).

Kendo (wooden swords), laido (real swords). Karate (self defense by striking), Jodo (staff), and Tai Chi Quan (Chinese self defense). She's a third degree black belt in all but Jodo, where she is a fourth degree black belt. So you get the impression that she

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is good at them all. Far got a letter from Mike Ceruzzi as a result of my mentioning Ear's association with the Hash House Hartiers (H' ). Mike is apparentiy into hashing, biking, hiking, and climbing too. Far sent Mike an interhash t-shirt, and Mike reciprocated with a mountain bike t-shirt. Far is now up to over 40 H^ races. He's also looking into working with the Boy Scouts. All in all, he's a busy guy.

Anyone else who would like to communicate with Far about hashing, his address is Unit 45013, Box 2826, APO AP 96338. Thanks, and keep charging Far.

Executive/30th Reunion Committee Committee is trying to firm up commitments, and we are fired up to make this the best reunion we've had as you can see from the picture of myself. Chuck Grutzius, Clay Spikes, and Rob Crenshaw. Also, thanks to your kind generosity, the Class Foundation received over $25,000 in calendar year 1995.

That's it for March. Only a few weeks until warmer weather, and it will be much appreciated. All the best—Mike!!!

Hiking in Tanzawa National Park, Japan Chris Glutting checked in with a letter. Chris has been very busy this year He has been helping to care for his mother, who just celebrated her 95th birthday last September. On Superbowl Sunday '95, he set a record, dining out in three different Chart House restaurants, in three different states, in one day. Chris is traveling quite a lot; this last year mostly for weddings and anniversaries. He's also been giving a face lift to Green Hill, his home. He's looking forward to joining the Class at the 30th. I hope you get some rest in 1996 Chris. Thanks for the information.

Chuck Grutzius and Jim Galvin have an announcement for all Classmates still on active duty or in the Naval Reserve. They are tentatively planning a Class of 1966 Retirement Ceremony. It will be held at the Naval Academy on June 6, 1996. Plans are to have a guest speaker. Honor Guard, Sideboys, and a reception at the Officers' Club after the ceremony. If you are interested, please call our 30th Reunion information line 703-648-9005, and give your name and address. Chuck and Jim will be in touch with you later to provide additional details.

Here are some address changes that I've received since the last article. Mike Korbet—12746 Misty Creek Lane, Fairfax, VA 22033-1727; Jim Angel— 2832 Seven Oaks Circle, Birmingham, AL 35216; Jim (James J.) Kelley—6806 Westover Drive, Granbury, TX 76049; Harry Maixner—14 Port Tack, Salem, SC 29676; and Joe Wiggins—9510 E. Champagne Drive, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248-7425.

Well—this has been a long article. In between typing, I've been shoveling snow, for the fifth or sixth time in a week. I hope you have all returned your questionnaires for the 30th Reunion. If it has gotten buried under the rest of your in basket, please fill it in and mail it. The Executive

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Pres., Cdr David E. Church USN (Ret.) Sec'y, LCol. Jim McNeece USMC (Ret.) 4832 Solomon Dr., Annandale, VA 22003 Internet: SCRIBE67@AOL.COM To illustrate the lengths your Class staff will go to find an excuse for a party, I was recently told (by someone with a perfectly straight face, I might add) that because of an accumulation of errors in the world's time keeping that the year 2000 would be the occasion for a Super Leap Year. In that year, I was told, February would not only have 29 days, but 30: a once in 1000 year occurrence! What a great date for a party, says I! I mentioned it to the Prez, and we opined it might be appropriate to have Pete Nanos reserve the Army-Navy Country Club for that date before the inevitable rash started...however, since Dave's handy-dandy super-dooper new computer perpetual calendar didn't seem to know anything about 30 Feb 2000, we probably ought to check it out. Because Herb Colomb left the Naval Observatory years ago, we had no contacts there who wouldn't laugh at us if I was wrong. But, I called anyway. Talked to the head honcho of time at the Observatory, Dr Dennis McCarthy, identified myself (I'm getting used to looking the fool!) and told him I had a question he might be able to place in his "List-of-Strange-Questions-1-Have-Ever-Gotten."

Sure enough, he laughed.. .but he gave me a straight answer, anyway. It turns out that while there will be no February 30th, the year 2000 is special. Any year divisible by 4 is a leap year, EXCEPT century years, UNLESS they are divisible by 400, which, of course, 2000 is! So it WILL be a leap year, while 1700,1800, and 1900 were not. Neither will be 2100, 2200, or 2300. So...the question before the Class is, do we settle for a one-in-400-year party date or not? We could have 'em all over the country/world, have a

great time, and probably few people but us would know why! (Wouldn't that just make you feel absolutely superior?) Let me know what the great ground swell of opinion is. (And, no, I don't know what day of the %@#$%# week it is!...somebody ALWAYS asks that question!)

Remember a few months ago Chuck Beers checked out of the net...well...he's back!

Hey, did I tell you that I am back on the net?.. .we have moved to Kings Bay, GA and I am Submarine Group TEN. Norm Marks is my Chief of Staff, and we are holding down the fort in the southem part of Georgia. It is great down here; the people are great and friendly. We have moved in and have very nice quarters on the base. I get to go to sea and travel to Omaha, NE every once in a while. It is GRREAT to be out of DC and the pace and the traffic. Please put me back on the e-mail list.

Chuck's back, but Dick Meade got this one from Marty Cover: Drop me from the e-mail list. I have quit my job here in Columbia and am moving to Concord, Califomia to take the job of Manager, Ship Operations, , ,lor theGiannotti Corporation, whose Pres and CEO is our Classmate Julio Giannotti. Will report in whenlgetanew address... Beat Army I Also got a short shot from Charles Brennecke '45 (Look Alive!). He said Dr John E. Till has published a paper in American Scientist for Sept/Oct 95 on the conduct of public hearings into sensitive scientific matters. He said "It's a great read for any Naval Academy grad, especially anyone who has to deal with the public in handling potentially embartassing matters." I've heard of a couple of politicians who might benefit from a peek at something like that!

A note came with the Christmas Card from Deb Trojanowski and Gary Tabbert. They're living in Phoenix, now. Haven't seen them since they dropped in to Slummers a long time ago. Their note, in part, reads; We have been busy this year We spent two weeks touring Germany by car this summer, trying to deplete the supply of wine and beer. We spent a week in Quebec and Montreal for Deb's annual plastic surgery medical meeting. Gary went to Yokosuka, Japan, for a Naval Reserve exercise with three days in Tokyo. During a day off he and eight other reservists climbed Mt. Fuji. The top, 12,388 feet, took seven hours to reach. This Fall, he was selected as the Commanding Officer of a reserve unit that drills in Omaha, NE, but deploys to London. We are planning our next vacation in England, Scotland, and Ireland, probably to coincide with a Navy trip.

And winning the long letter category hands down was Jurene and Jim Slaughter, recounting 14 months or so in Australia where Jim was working for Liquid Air Engineering Corp. building a 200 metric ton per day liquid gas plant near Melbourne. They moved there in October, 1993.

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...We were in Melboume for the next fourteen months. Jurene found a lovely, newly renovated row (terrace) house al #10 Ward Street just one minute's walk from the South Melboume Market. I started things moving out at Altona while Jurene furnished the house. In November, Jurene hired on as the jobsite secretary. This was a new experience for me. For eight hours a day. I was The Boss!!

The construction effort unfolded on schedule after some interesting experiences with some of Melbourne's ratbag union organizers. It wasn't all work. We went on some weekend sailing trips near Welshpool, hopped a train for Adelaide to celebrate ANZAC Day. and when the weather was good and things were slow on the job, I took flying lessons.

We wrapped up constraction in July.

While I hung around for the plant start-up, Jurene flew to Singapore and Zurich for a spiritual gathering in Leysin, Switzerland. The day we made our first good oxygen, I soloed Cessna 152 Oscar Mike Foxtrot after 12 hours of dual instruction.

By the time Jurene retumed, we had discovered our plant didn't want to run. First, we discovered leaky piping. Then we discovered more leaky piping. The we discovered that the pure argon column had design flaws. After repairs, the plant would make argon, but not its full quota of oxygen.

Through all this, I leamed aerial navigation and cross country flying, took my last check ride, and got an Australian pilot's license one day before leaving for the U.S. on December 15, 1994.

On our retum to Houston, and after looking for a house with a single door, two car garage we bought a home. (New address is 11310 Cedar Creek Drive, Houston 77077-5112.) We needed that garage door because most of our time in Australia we had been purchasing an airplane kit on lay-away.

The plane has a spread of 8'-6" with the wings folded. The 4'x4'x20' box with the Avid Magnum showed up on March 17th and I had a very memorable 50th birthday party the next day.

After nearly 500 hours working on the plane, the wings are done, the controls are complete, and the fiberglass floorboards and other pieces are going on around the cockpit area. The engine mount supports a 160-180 hp Lycoming. Our engine is a 2.2 liter Subara from a Legacy. That will require some planning and efforL The brochures advertise an 800-hour building time, but they don't tell you this applies to the second one you build! We hope to be in the air sometime in 1996.

What a tale! Sounds like Jim and Jurene are having a great time. 1 wanta do some of that stuff!

And 1 saved this one for last because Don Eraser's sign-off belongs at the end of the column: Here's a photo of Jay Williams and me at a Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps event called MINI-BOOT Camp (Oct 95) at Camp Blanding, FL. We are both Naval Science Instructors, Jay at Nease High and me at Middleburg High. Nothing like teens to keep you young and make you feel very old!

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Salty or what?! Jay and Don And...That's it...Goodnight!...Jim The following are li.sted as whereabouts unknown with the USNA Alumni Association: Eari E. Adams; Timothy 1. Alkire; Gordon T. Allen; William J.

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Pres., RAdm. Kendell M. Pease USN Sec'y, LeoKuehn 531 Wilson Rd., Annapohs, MD 21401 Well, here we are into the new year and right off I must apologize to all of you for missing last month.

Suffice it to say that December was just not a very good month for me. But here we are in 1996 and I'm certain that if you don't live in this part of the country, you certainly read all about Mother Nature's gift of two feet of snow early in January. Not something we're too used to in this part of the country and it definitely was the main topic of discussion for several days! Enough of the local weather news, with the holidays and missing last month's column I do have a bit of mail and news to plow through.

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I received a short note from Jim Niehus in early December with some interesting Class news. It seems Jim traveled to South Bend, Indiana to attend a couple of Notre Dame football games this past fall.

He saw the Notre Dame-Texas game and then later the Notre Dame-Navy game. During the first weekend visit he and one of his sons stopped in to see the College Football Hall of Fame which had recentiy relocated to South Bend. Jim reports that one of our Classmates, none other then our own Charlie Bolden, is included along with several other notable persons having been recognized by the National Football Foundation as their Distinguished American honoree. Charlie was given the award for 1994.

Jim provided a copy of an article from a local newspaper which had all the details of Charlie's service to country and the background for his selection for this award. Very nice indeed, and certainly very deserving. A belated congratulations, Charlie, and thanks for the news, Jim.

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I received a few Christmas letters from Classmates and I will attempt to glean the pertinent Class news and pass it on to you. Heard from Rose and Tom Houghton. Tom is apparently still spending a lot of his time traveling from his DC home/Northern Virginia office to jobs in the New Jersey and New York areas. Rose continues to enjoy her painting of murals and water colors, and also has written and illustrated a children's book which she hopes to see published soon. The Houghtons' daughter, Vicky, is finishing up undergraduate work, and hoping to get into a Physical Therapy graduate program next.

As reported in November's column, Carol and Denny Irelan are now residing in the Chesepeake, Virginia area. The two oldest Irelan daughters, Lori and Gina, are both martied and living in California.

Younger daughter, Erin is a high school senior anxiously awaiting graduation and college in 1996. Carol reports that they are hosting a foreign exchange student from Brazil for this high school yean Denny is hanging in there putting in the long hours in his job in USACOM (J-33).

Pat Sabadie reports that he and Suzy have now spent six plus years in the Northern Florida area and still love it there. Pat keeps busy with a number of different activities locally. Suzy apparently has been very busy with designing a line of knit fashions and

even held a show last September Their son Erik is working for computer-cash register company in Boston, and son Mark is working on a degree in architecture at Clemson.

I will pass on the Craig Honour letter in its entirety since Craig and Sherty did such a neat job of sharing their experiences of the past year in a very witty and "Navy" style.

We sincerely wish you the best this holiday season. We are enjoying picturesque snowfalls, a new job, and another new house. Singapore, Bali, Manila, and five ports in Australia capped Craig's Seventh Fleet seagoing days. Sydney and Tasmania capped Sherry's shopping days. Good thing too, credit cards and shipping limits were full!

After a month "voluntary" delay as the Seventh Fleet Chief of Staff, we escaped from Japan and retumed to the land of plenty. Short on time long on ideas, we chose a Type "A" driving trip across the majestic Rockies. There are spectacular sights throughout the world.. .but we were still awestmck by the beauty of our homeland (and the heat in Kansas when the car air conditioner failed)!

Approach to safe anchorage here was nautically exciting. We stayed the forked-tongue aviation detailer sea monster (a particularly split tongue this year), retrieved stored automobiles from both coasts, did touch and go's with families, and lit burner towards our new post. Tired of non-responsive and debt-ridden landlords such as Uncle Sam, top priority was to find our own house.

Uncharacteristically, we rationally discussed choices and actually agreed on the same house.

Heart be still! Anyway, we bought, moved in and were happy, till the "house honeymoon" ended. We are now busy patching the new house's built in warts, wrinkles, belches, and gases.

Our last Navy tour finds us at safe anchorage in Charlottesville, Virginia where Craig is the professor of Naval Science and Commanding Officer of the NROTC at the University of Virginia. The modem midshipmen are smart, sharp, and most impressive (and certainly better behaved than Craig's midshipman stories...). Associating with youth is invigorating, forcing Craig to get in shape just to keep from getting lapped during PT by the slowest mid...

All was not roses initially. A food fight between the previous NROTC CO and University over classrooms escalated to threat of Craig's dismissal two minutes into his first meeting with University officials! Interesting...but clearly not in the same league with SAMs and triple "A" night traps in poor weather, or replenishment in heavy seas!

Sherry continues her underpaid and overworked Navy wife duties. Her latest feat is magical transformation of the new house, from landscaping to interior decoration, into a home. Not allowed in the yard, Craig took a graduate course in computer architecture at UVa. Fellow students were wowed with his knowledge of punch card machines, cassette data inputs, vacuum tubes, and ancient computers that make up his 20-year old Master's degree in computer science. The professor was not impressed...

Old canine, mascot Whiskey, remains our Chief Fertilizer Officer He traveled across country with us (something I don't recommend), stopping very frequently to scratch, sniff, and "mark". This enabled us to see much more of the wonderful towns along the way, particularly in the evening while we drove from motel to motel looking for one that accepted pets!

Sibling Chris has entered the real worid of working for a living and is surviving in Pensacola. Marc is still with the Chula Vista Police Department and finally worked up the nerve to ask his beau, Julie, to be a bride...and she said yes! The date for this earthshaking event has been established for July 14. Father of the Groom?!!!

Thank you Craig and Sherry for the entertaining and informative letter From the great Southwest of our country I received notes from Mel Walters (Flagstaff, Arizona) and Paul Wilson (Albuquerque, New Mexico). Mel is working in the admissions department of Northern Arizona University. He and wife, Marty, also have

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three and a half acres rapidly being populated by Angora goats, a llama, and an alpaca. According to Mel, the plan is to have two of everything, including sheep and dogs. The Walters' daughter, Jennifer, is expecting soon, and that will be their third grandchild. Son, MJ, joined the Marine Corps and will shortly be a member of the Marine Corps band. Son, Jason, has a restaurant in Phoenix. Mel reports that Phyllis and Rich Nibe stopped by last summer enroute to Colorado Springs. Mel and Marty also talk to Patty and Wynn Harding often since their son attends Northem Arizona University.

Ramey Wilson, USMA '94, Paul Wilson, USNA '68 Paul Wilson sent a very informative letter which I will also pass on to you in its entirety.

All is well here in Albuquerque. Our lives have been very blessed in 1995. As we write this, we are all in good health and loving every minute of life.

My wife, Ellen, and I went to an Albuquerquearea USNA Alumni Association dinner party in December and ran into Mary Lynn and Joe McGuire. Joe and I are the only 68ers in the area that we know of It was good to see and visit with Joe and Mary Lynn. We had a good time recounting our midshipman days and catching up on our lives. Mary Lynn says he likes to be called "The Big Kahuna", but for now, Joe is the Assistant Manager for Program Support of the Federal Aviation Administration Southwest Region. Mary Lynn is a successful Realtor with a local real estate company.

I have continued to be busy with developing our international business, especially in sports nutrition and wellness as an independent executive distributor with Interior Design Nutritionals. The business continues to grow and flourish, especially under a new marketing concept called the WealthNet System. If you see any "infomercials" or "storymercials" that talk about the WealthNet System, that is us. I also continue to be active in Rotary and teach as a volunteer at some of the local high schools in a "Stay in School" program. 1 was honored to be raised as a Master Mason early in the year in Albuquerque by Cousin (Judge) Dean Mabry from Trinidad, Colorado. I was also "pinned" as a 32-degree Scottish Rite Mason by Dean (a 33-degree Scottish Rite Mason) in ceremonies in Santa Fe in May. Ellen is a self-employed public relations specialist. She speaks around the country to various organizations. When she travels. I sometimes travel with her That has turned out to be a lot of fun for both of us.

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graduation from West Point in the class of '94 (24th in his class of about 1000 members), Ramey became an artillery officer, got jump-qualified at Fort Benning, Georgia, and completed Ranger training.

Now he is a certified "Snake Eater" and jumps out of perfectly good airplanes. Ramey and Lisa have settled down in Fayetteville, North Carolina where Ramey is assigned to the 82d Airborne Division.

Lisa has just completed her testing as a CPA and works for a local accounting firm in Fayetteville.

Obviously. I have been losing a few bets to him over the last few years on "the game"...but I assured him that Navy would get even!

Bekah, our daughter is in her third year of college. She is now at Oklahoma State University at Stillwater She is doing very well in school, especially in her majorfield.Journalism. She also works at one of the local newspapers to hone her writing and reporting skills. Her studies continue and she is on-track to graduate in June of 1997.

Perry, Paul's younger son, is a senior at Ada (Oklahoma) High School. He is active in band (he is the leader of the dram line and has won state honors for his percussion skill) and doing very well in his studies. He also plays tennis on the high school team. At 6" he is now taller than Paul and will probably grow "up" a bit more. He plans to attend Oklahoma University and major in physics.

Thanks Paul, and again, thanks to all of you for taking the time to write or send me a copy of your Holiday letter Before I close for this month, I do have one sad piece of news to pass on. For those who did not hear, our Classmate, Karl Mahumed, died suddenly of a heart attack last November 13. I had spoken with Karl the week before about the planned Class get together after the Navy-Tulane football game. He and wife, Jan, attended the Navy-Delaware game on November 11. While attending a meeting at their church in DC the following Monday, he apparentiy complained of not feeling too well, excused himself, and in the next few moments suffered the heart attack. The news was a blow to all of us in the area here who knew him. He was a very positive, uplifting person who was as strong a supporter of USNA as you could find. At the memorial service held at his church on that following Thursday aftemoon, Karl would have been pleased to have seen the gathering of Classmates to say good-bye and offer condolences to Jan and the rest of the family. At the risk of maybe missing a few who might have been there, I noted the following Classmates able to attend: Bob Arneson, Denny Blair, Al Burda, Joe Conway, Jim Cullen, Bob Evans, Terry Glover, John Kane, Leo Kuehn, Mike Mullen, Terry Murtay, Kendell Pease, Gordie Peterson, Jim Rather, Harry Rittenour, Mike Steussy, and Susan and Gary Storm. We're sure you're in a better place, Karl, but we will miss you.

I guess that about does it for this month, guys.

Hope your year has started off well. By the time you read this Spring should be just around the comer!

God Bless you all till next time...Leo

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Pres., Fred Hall Sec'y, Cdr. Royal Connell USN (Ret.) 210 Claude St., Annapolis, MD 21401 njrotc @ pensacola. nadn .navy, mil Greetings all, thanks to the good graces of our friendly editor, I am able to include an article this month, despite having missed the deadline completely in the January blizzard. As it turns out, there isn't much news but maybe that's just as well.

Eiko and Mike Novak heeded my plea to be included in their Holiday newsletter distribution. They are still in DC where he is still trying to straighten out the IRS' act. He's recentiy changed from QA to being Contracting Officer's Technical Representative and is still active in the Naval Reserve, Naval Academy Information Program and Boy Scouts. He has taken to ranning triathalons, and though we noted his first marathon in October, we can now announce he placed 13,714th out of 14,795.

Charles. Jane, Guy and Virginia Paddock Charles Paddock also sends Christmas cards.

Bits and Pieces: Was that Corky Peck in the closing scene of the movie True Lies'!

Other than more photos of the reunion, write soon.

Ring-a-Ding-Ding.

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Pres., William H. Newton HI Sec'y, Steve Hudock 6006 Woodlake Lane, Alexandria, VA 22310

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It may be springtime when you are reading this, but it's definitely winter in the DC area as I write.

We are digging out from one of the biggest snowfalls in recent timesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;so big that they even closed the Naval Academy! Enough fluff...on to the news.

Most of my inputs came in the form of newsletters with Christmas cards. That's OK...I'll take the news any way I can get it. Sue and Mike Lynch wrote from Grand Rapids Minnesota where Mike's company, RWD Technologies, Inc., has a long term contract with Blandin Paper Mike is the Staff Engineer at the site responsible for implementing an electronic performance support system for their specialized paper production factory. Mike is enjoying the 5 minute commute and the Minnesota state bird (the mosquito). Lisa and Kevin Dolan wrote from Sandy, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City and host site for the 2002 Winter Olympics. Kevin and Lisa's sons. Matt (11) and Dan (13) are moving up in the competitive soccer worldâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;following in their Dad's footsteps (so to speak). Must be that expert coaching Kevin provides. Kevin heads up Tech Support and Network activities for Sterling-Wentworth in Salt Lake City.

Lisa works for a Rheumatologist (that's tough to spell, Lisa...) three times a week in between her chauffeuring and Soccer Club Treasurer duties. Neil and Mike Greene wrote from Seoul, Korea, where Mike is working for an American constraction management firm that is assisting the Korean Samsung Corporation in bringing US construction techniques to Seoul. Mike's firm is cunently working on a 40 story building with plans for a 100 story building.

Many of Neil and Mike's friends think they just travel the world. They do...their last assignment was in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This summer Neil, Mike and their son Larry managed a 10 day whirlwind tour of the US Mountain states, including Boulder, CO, Mt. Rushmore, white water rafting in Wyoming and many other activities during their visit to the states enroute to Korea. Mike says he may get a prize for traveling the farthest to the 25th reunion, unless Andy Mazzara comes from Okinawa. But then, Andy will probably win the prize for the largest family.

Peg and J.T. Morris wrote from Hanford. CA, in

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the San Joaquin Valley near NAS Lemoore where J.T. continues his tour as Commander, Strike Fighter Wing Pacific. Peg has a hard time keeping up with J.T.'s calendar. They visited St. Louis in September for the rollout of the new F/A-18E and J.T. visited Finland in November to deliver the first 64 F/A-18C/ D aircraft to be purchased by the Finnish government. I guess that means that J.T. is probably not finished traveling yet...(sorty J.T. and Peg, I just couldn't pass that one up). Peg and J.T.'s two daughters, Megan (13) and Mary Kate (10) are growing up fast and staying very active with swimming (Megan), gymnastics (Mary Kate) and piano (both).

That's it for now. I'll include some photographs in next month's article. Remember, you can send me a note anytime, and don't hold back if you have pictures of you engaged in your favorite recreational activities.

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Pres., LCol. Bob Lee USMC Sec'y, Cdr. Rich Robison USN (Ret.) 12695 Catawba Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22192 E-mail robison_rich@prc.com; FAX 703-685-9849 The pickens are kinda slim in the old mailbox this month, dear readers. Congratulations to John Schork who had his change of command at NAS Whidbey Island back on January 19th and is now Chief of Staff for Craiser-Destroyer Group 5, Unit 25066, FPO AP 96601-4703.

Some additional cyberidentities for those of you on the net: Dave Hearding (xvxa42a@prodigy. com); Bill Boniface (boniface@wpi.edu); Dave Hogen (hogen@tcsnet.net); Frank Calcaterra (fcalcate@arinc.com).

Have faith...Spring is around the corner. Send mail. Bosnia postmarks welcome. More to come .

D. O.

"Tried and True with '72."

The following are listed as whereabouts unknown with the USNA Alumni Association; Larry R. Albert; Charles P. Afford; Robert A. Althar; James A. Anderegg; Charles L. Anderson; Donald R. Anderson; Thomas P. Anderson, Jr; LTJG Berthold L. Antonik, USN; Daniel D. Arden; Robert A. Arning, Jr.; Alan R. Austin; Howard R Baer, Jr.; Keith R. Baker; James L. Baldwin; Kevin E. Barnes; Jean P. Barter; John P. Beall; Lorte E. Bear; Raymond J. Behan; Mark S. Bernstein; Richard A. Bertz; Gary A. Besaw; LCDR Gregory C. Betit, USNR; CDR Stephen V. Bisceglia, USN; Phillip A. Bishop; Bradley W. Bittinger; Richard O. Bjomeby; William D. Blackburn; William K. Blaine; Thomas I. Blair; CDR Blake V. Blakey, Jr, USN; Phillip A. Blanchard; LT Timothy R. Blevins, USN; IstLt Barty L. Bodine, USMC; LTJG Gerard R. Bodson, USN; Philippe L. Boeing; James M. Boernge; Robert W. Bond, Jr; Walter G. Boost; Thomas G. Boyajy; Dan S. Boyce; Ronald E. Brashear; William R. Bricker; Thomas F. Brocato; Melvin H. Brooker; Michael J. Brosy; Mrs. Guy H. Brown; Jonathan W. Brown; LCDR Nicholas M. Brownsberger, USN; James B. Brunner; Curtis R. Bryan; LTJG Michael L. Bryant, USN; Stuart J. Burfening; LTJG Richard J. Byham, USN; Bruce H. Caldwell; LT John W. Caldwell, USN; Charies J. Campbell; CDR John S. Carmichael, USN; Ban^ C. Cartoll; LT John H. Cavanaugh, USN; Steven D. Chard; Gary J. Chester; Martin R Chovanec; Michael J. Clark; CDR Stephen H. Clawson, USN; Richard A. Cline; James M. Clippard; CDR Alfred B. Coleman, Jr, USNRR; John B. Collins; LT William W. Collins, USN; CDR Thomas J. Connelly, USN; CDR William E. Cook, USN; Gary L. Cooper; Mark

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H. Cooper; Billy K. Cornett; LTJG Craig H. Cover, USN; Joseph G. Cowdrick; John T. Crosby; LCDR Dartyl P Cummings, USN; Robert C. Curtis; LCDR Thomas R. Danco, USN; Jeffrey C. Dasch; Fred E. Davidson; Calvin R. Davis; Mrs. Dan A. Davis; LtCol John R. Daymude, USMC; Kenneth L. Deal; David C. Deaver; LT Robert J. Dengler, USN; Robert C. Dennis, Jr.; LT Julian P Devillier, USN; Ralph W. Deyo; Bruce E. Dittman; John M. Donlon; Michael E. Dorn; CDR Patrick R. Doyle, USN; LCDR David P Dudek, USN; John H. Duff, Jr.; LT Patrick W. Dunne, USN; Harold Durham; Capt Merlin W. Dyball, USAFR; Bruce T. Edwards; Larty A. Eikhoff; Jerty E. Elliott; CDR Jimmy L. Ellis, USN; Rodger B. Ellis; David R. Emory; Charles B. Engle, Jr; Richard T. Englund; Frederick R. Evans; James R Rart; Kevin H. Ferguson; David J. Ferty; George E. Fillmore, Jr.; Michael J. Flanagan; Steven C. Flatt; Thorkil Fog; Roy A. Fontaine; Roy M. Foster; Rafael Franco; Donald A. Franz, Jr.; CAPT Powell A. Eraser, USN; Richard G. Free; William W. Friday; Joseph H. Friend, Jr; John E. Gallagher, Jr; Michael G. Garavfis; Wilburn E. George, Jr; LCDR James M. Gilbert, Jr., USN; Timothy J. Gill; Michael L. Ginze Edmund E. Giorgione; Cambridge R Glenn, II LCDR Nelson G. Goddard, USN; David R Godfrey LCDR Paul Golubovs, USN; LT David W. Gorden CEC, USN; Gary B. Gordon; Warren B. Gould Geoffrey E. Grant; LT James D. Green, USN; Boyd G. Greene; William S. Gregg; Dirk W. Gress; Jerty F. Gumbert; Rred H. Guy; Gerald L. Haden; Randall F. Hafer; Theodore J. Hagerty; Robert W. Haislip; Guy P Hall; CDR Timothy J. Hallihan, USN; Thomas V. Hamm; Michael E. Haney; LCDR Dennis R. Hansen, USN; Bradley Harbin; LT Robert W. Hardy, USN; Robert D. Hartiman; Robert H. Harrington; Paul D. Hartis; James K. Haug; Arthur L. Helbig, Jr.; John D. Hengst; LT Christopher R. Henry, USN; LT Neal P Hesser, USN; John R. Hillbrand; John A. Hinson; William C. Holm; Kenneth A. Holt; Dan R. Holzmiller; LCDR Richard R Horstmann, USN; James C. Horvath; Vandon R. Hottie; LtCol Arthur J. Howard, Jr., USMC; Charles L. Howlett; David E. Huber; Stephen W. Huff; CDR Ronald A. Hughes, USN; Steven H. Hughes; 2d Lt Edward L. Hughey, Jr., USAR; Michael J. Huissen; William W. Husted; John H. Hyle; LT John T. laia, USN; LTJG Kenneth M. Ives, USN; Timothy J. Jacobsen; John A. Jarnagin; Capt Edgar W. Jatho, Jr, USMC; CDR Stephen B. Johns, USN; Donald A. Johnson; Johnnie Johnson; Norman R. Johnson, II; Lynn C. Johnston; Daniel T. Jones; Harty E. Jones; Michael R. Jones; Robert W. Jones; CDR Paul C. Jorgensen, USN; Thomas M. Judd; CDR Glenn L. Kaden, USN; Richard A. Kaiser; Frederic G. Kappelmann; George W. Karpoff; John L. Keebaugh; Pat B. Keller; Kevin J. Kelly; CDR Jesse J. Kelso, USN; Noel R. Kemm; William J. Kendall; John R. Kennelly; Robert E. Kenney; CDR Lawrence V. Kester, USN; Bradley M. Kiewel; CDR George K. Kilgore, USN; LTJG David F. King, USN; James A. King; Patrick J. King; Joseph E. Kissell; Michael L. Knight; Arnold L. Knipp; Charles L. Knopfel; Michael D. Knowlton; CDR Andrew J. Koss, USN; James R. Kraemer; LtCol David A. Kratochvil, USMC (Ret.); Roy C. Kroll; CDR Edward J. Kujat, USN; Gerald W. Kunkel; Kent L. Kyle; James J. LaBelle; Mrs. Gregory B. Lane; Nicholas C. Lang; Rene Langford; Robert L. Larkin; LCDR Stephen L. Larue, USN; LCDR Selwyn S. Laughter, USN; Luis Ledesma, Jr.; Christopher L. Lee; Vernon E. Lee; James N. Lees; Lawrence A. Lehman; James W. Lemaster, Jr; Larry A. Leow; Lawrence M. Leveille; John A. Lewis, Jr; Paul J. Lewis; Robert D. Lichtenberg, Jr.; Kirk L. Lindquist; Frank H. Lowry, III; John C. Lowry; Charles A. Lyles; John R Lyman; LTJG William A. Lyons, USN; John P MacDougall; LT Stanley J. Mack, USN; Jack M. Mahaney; Denis M. Malcolm;

Patrick J. Maloney; William P. Maloney; Clifford L. Mann; LCDR Philip S. Mansfield, USN; John R. Markert; LTJG William C. Martin, USN; Robert L. Martinez; William T. Mathewson; John P. McCord; LT Russell A. McCurdy, USN; James L. McDaniel; LTJG Rodney P McDevitt, USN; John E. McEneamey, Jr.; John S. McFarland; LTJG Richard R. Mclver, USN; LTJG Arthur McKinnon, USN; CAPT Robert L. McLane, USN; Julius A. McMillan; William McTarnahan; Maj Joseph A. Mentecki, USAF; Capt Richard P Meserve, USMC; LCDR John E. Meyers, USN; John F. Middlebrook; Dan L. Millemon; LCDR David R. Miller, USN; Frank R. Miller; Mark R. Miller; Stephen C. Miller; LCDR Donald M. Mills, USN; Evert R. Mills, Jr; Michael S. Minckler; Robert S. Minnich; CDR William V. Moody, USN; John T. Mooney; Bruce A. Moore Roger G. Moore; CAPT John G. Morgan, Jr, USN: William A. Morgan; LT Bruce V. Morteale, USN: Ralph A. Moulton; Kevin L. Moyer; Richard A. Mullen; Roy W. Mundy, II; Bruce J. Murphy; David W. Murtay; Robert W. Myerer; Howard H. Myers, III; Ltjg. David J. Nelson; CDR Jeffrey R. Nelson, USN; William L. Nesbitt; LCDR Christian Q. Ness, USN; Henry R. Nettiing; CDR Ronald S. Newlan, USNR (Ret.); Frank W. Nichols; Mark E. Nichols; David D. Niebaum; Gary K. Normington; John A. Nugent; LCDR Paul J. Olechnovich, USN; Richard K. Onsrud; Johnny M. Ort; David N. Orvold; David L. Osbom; Peter K. Overzat; Capt Thomas J. Padden, III, USMC; Peter J. Paisley; Mrs. Philip R Palmatier, Jr; Gregory L. Paquette; John W. Payne, III; John E. Peck; Daniel A. Perty; Michael G. Pionkowski; Richard D. Piquet; CDR Mark D. Pistochini, USN; LTJG Whitton M. Potampa, USN; John C. Potosky; LT Thomas A. Prince, USN; Thomas C. Pritchard; LT Glenn R. Pruden, USN; CDR Hershel W. Pryor, Jr., USN; Robert W. Raber; William T. Reagan; Victor L. Redding, Jr.; Daniel A. Reichert; John E. Reichmuth; Roger W. Remington; LT David B. Reppard, USN; Richard M. Rice; Jon F. Richards; Mark M. Richardson; Mark S. Riley; Edward L. Ripley; Wayne S. Roberts; David L. Robinson; Leon R. Robinson; Philip J. Rodgers; LCDR George C. Rogers, Jr., USN; Thomas L. Rollins; Stephen G. Romig; LCDR Homer J. Rood, USN; Lt. James E. Rotramel; LT William H. Round, USN; Michael B. Rowland; Richard E. Rudisill; LTJG Thomas G. Ruggles, USN; Carl L. Russell; Anthony I. Rylander; Donald M. Saunders; LTJG Charles L. Savage, USN; Frank P. Scarabino, Jr; David F. Schaffner; Don W. Schallert; LT Stephen L. Schey, USN; Louis R. Schlotterer, Jr.; LTJG Stephen V. Schmidt, USN; CDR Jerty L. Schubert, USN; Larty D. Schutts; LT James R. Seeley, USN; Tris A. Sevdy; Alan E. Shacklett; Dennis C. Shanahan; Geoffrey L. Shearer; John L. Sheets; LT Paul Shemella, USN; CDR William L. Sheppard, Jr., USN; CDR Robert B. Shields, Jr, USN; LT William A. Shilling, USN; William A. Shlapack; David W. Shockey; Steven W. Shurts; Robert L. Simmons, Jr; James M. Simpson; Randall B. Singletary; LT Steven A. Sisa, USN; David B. Sleight; Mrs. Brad S. Smith; David L. Smith; Edward M. Smith; Geoffry A. Smith; LT Ronald C. Smith, USN; LCDR Gregory E. Smitman, USNR; Murray C. Snow; LCDR William L. Snyder, USN; Glenn P. Sopp; Michael J. Specs; Henry A. St Germain, Jr.; Gary P Start; Robert W. Stecher, Jr.; ENS Michael J. Steele, USN; James E. Stehling; Michael G. Stender; IstLt Blake R. Stephens, USMC; Jay D. Stereett; LTJG Michael S. Stevenson, USN; Donald A. Still; Philip B. Stone; Ronald S. Stowell; Wilham T. Sullivan; Douglas D. Sunblom; Russell W. Swim; Timothy P. Tang; Elbridge M. Taylor; IstLt John R. Taylor, III, USMC; John W. Taylor; LCDR John O. Thoma, USN; Maj Lloyd M. Thorne, USMC; Arthur R. Tillberg; CAPT Steven J. Tomaszeski, USN; Paul A. Tomlinson; Mrs. Joseph

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Pres., Tom Storch Sec'y, Dirk P. D. Mosis HI 1266 W. Paces Fen^ Rd. #594, Atlanta, GA 30327 770-644-2214 (H) 404-231-4785; (w) 770-644-2214 Greetings! I am writing this as the Blizzard of '96 is melting. I hope that your schedules were not disrupted too much, and that the Spring thaw and warmth are foremost on your mind! On with the news...and there was a lot inbound over the holidays.

First, please note my change of mailing address and phone number. I will pass on more info-as in where I'm working-as those details become available.

Upon perasing one of my real estate periodicals, I saw tiiat Tim Taylor, aka: "The Piker", of Club 34 (in)famy, and curtently 34's company rep, had been awarded the 'Bagby Award' at the Los Angeles Symposium for NACORE(National Association of Real Estate Executives) for his 84-page Master of Corporate Real Estate thesis, "Quality Management of Real Estate Service Providers", (...try to say that 5 times real quick...) This award is given annually to recognize such thesis judged to make the greatest contribution to the advancement of the real estate profession. Tim is Director Corporate Real Estate, AT&T Capital Corp. Congrats, Piker!

Jill and Brace Hargus sent Christmas Greetings!

Nick finally made it to "teenager-hood", and his last year of junior high brought football, roller hockey, a little golf, and a shaved head. (Bruce, Plebe summer..step one...?) Adam, 15, is busy with sports.

Scouts, youth group. Science Academy, and being a groomsman in D a d ' s G o d a u g h t e r ' s wedding.

And...Adam hosted his first boy-giri party.

Brace and Jill celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary with a week-long cycling trip through the Canadian Rockies, "...sore legs and sore [seats]..."

The year also consisted of many visits from extended family and friends. '96 is bringing about an exciting move to Pennsylvania as Brace's new job takes the family to the home offices of Air Products in the Lehigh Valley to begin the next chapter of their lives.

Hargus' thank you for the news, and 'Good luck!' I always enjoyed seeing a Classmate, Brace, at the Houston alumni luncheons.

Christine and Bob Nestlerode checked in from Groton. They have enjoyed a full turn of the seasons, and have enjoyed the beauty of New England.

Bob is due to rotate from COMSUBDEVRON 12

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this Winter [about now] to... details to follow. Christine is Wolf Den Leader, has other assorted roles in the Pack and Troop, teaches Sunday School, sews, and...keeps it all together! And, she taught Bob a very important geography lessonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the shortest route from Concord to Groton is directly (?) through the L.L. Bean Factory !!

Karl has discovered skiing, and is active with his Boy Scout Troop. Robert is in the fifth-grade, and is polishing soccer and rollerblading skills. Austin is in the second grade and loves being a Wolf Cub Scout. And Duke, at 100 pounds is one of the gang.

Company mate and Christine, thank you!

We will have much more news next column. No excuses except thumbs on this keyboard as the deadline is here. I am starting on the next column this weekend...Really! '73!

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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);BHall74@aol.com Every year, right about this time of year (mid-January), I remember what it was like at the Academy.

We'd come back from a glorious 19 or so days of Christmas leave to Bancroft Hall and the impending final exams. If that wasn't bad enough, the weather usually contributed to the overall gloomy feeling along with the late sunrise and early sunset. We had a name for this period of time, we called it the "Dark Ages".

I still feel like this time of the year is the "Dark Ages". I arrive at work before sunrise, and leave work for home after sunset. I work in a windowless cubicle, eat lunch at my desk while continuing to work, and rarely see the sun except on weekends. I miss Bancroft Hall!

The "Dark Ages" affects more than spirits, it must also affect the writer in all of us. The mail has been nonexistent this past month, but thankfully e-mail gets through no matter what.

Richard Hickcox ( R H i c k l 2 3 4 5 @ a o l . c o m ) checked in recently to report that he was now online. Richard provided the following: I just got hooked up to America Online on my computer and I thought I would give it a shot to try and get a hold of you. I have physical therapy every other day to re-leam how to walk and 1 have a volunteer job at the local elementary school listening to 1" graders read. On December 31", it will be six years since my accident and many miracles have occurred. I still am not able to walk without an assistive device because my balance hasn't come back fully but in therapy I use a cane and am doing quite well. In the meantime, I use a walker instead of a wheelchair to get around and hope to graduate to the cane in the very near future. All in all I feel pretty lucky now with the recovery I've made so far Rich Terpstra (my roommate at the Academy) is stationed in Nebraska and came to visit me in Florida for a couple of days about a month ago and we had a great time! I often hear from Bill Nelson.

Bill has retired and he and his family are now in Washington state. Wally Elger writes on occasion and the last I heard he plans on moving back to Annapolis from Texas. Pat Murphy and his wife Tina also keep in close touch. They have recently moved from Raleigh, NC to Texas. Skip Stocknick and his wife Eileen call or write often also. I enjoy hearing from old friends.

Jerry Rudd (JARudd@aol.com) also checked in for the first time this month and provided the following sitrep.

I am pleased to leam you are up on the e-mail net. A short news note from Hampton Roads fol-

lows. The 15 November 1995 meeting of our business breakfast group was attended by Jim Boyer, Ken Pisel and myself (I may have overlooked others). Robert Timberg, '64, author of The Nightingale's Song was the guest speaker We counted 89 grads there that morning. I am a member of the committee which organizes these affairs.

I would like to encourage our Classmates in the Hampton Roads area to join the local Chapter We are embarked upon a program to make the Chapter more attractive to grads of all classes. Our Chapter will benefit from the active participation of '74.

We intend to develop an exciting and diverse program of chapter events which should appeal to all grads, active and retired, young and old. (Sec'y note: Attend the local chapter meetings no matter where you are.)

The Hampton Roads Chapter convened its annual Army-Navy Game party at the 67* Street Beach Club. Captain Don Loren, COMDESRON 28, and I were there to represent our Class. Don was wearing his Full Dress "Monkey Suit" (mine was at the cleaners!).

On a more personal note, and forgetting the last time I posted a letter to you, allow me to report what has transpired with me these last few years. 1 retired from active service in 1994. My last billet was Readiness and Training Officer on the staff of ComCarGra Five embarked in INDEPENDENCE (CV 62), homeported in Yokosuka, Japan. I was a financial planner with American Express for a time, but found it not to my liking. Currendy, I am a management consultant and trying to make a few bucks here and there.

One more item to report. October last I met up with my roommate, Dan McCaughin. in Annapolis for a weekend. We had dinner at Busch's on Route 50, toured Edgewater, sat on the Green Bench and drank a beer at the Weems Creek Tavem. All in all, a good tour of the old "battlefields". Beat Army!

Thanks for the input Jerty. In addition to reaching Jerty at his e-mail address above, you can send snail mail to him at: 804 Pecan Forest Court, Chesapeake, VA 22320, 804-436-3809.

Finally John Tromba (trombaj.RBC_CCTY. CCROUTER@SMROUTER.EPO.COM) sent me an e-mail to let me know that he was now on-line as well. John, at this point in time, 1 think you have the longest e-mail address that I have ever seen. Anyone out there have an e-mail address that is longer?

If so, drop me an e-mail.

That's it for this month. Thanks to those who took the time to contact me. Once again, I will remind the wives out there that letters (or e-mail) from you is more than welcome. Especially since that slug of a husband you have (our Classmate) is probably too lazy to write.

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Pres., Steve Hubbard Sec'y, Capt. Larry Warrenfeltz, USN 21 Colony Trail Drive, Mandeville, LA 70448 504-626-4964; E-mail n4@cnmoc.navy.mil Dear 'mates.

Oh great! I find myself elected secretary, then sit here with writer's block on my first effort! Well, I suppose if 1 keep typing, something worthwhile may come out sooner or later Since I have the floor, so to speak, I'll speak for the Class in thanking Dave Gray for a doing a great job as Class secretary for the last five years. He kept the '75 column full of good gouge.

I only hope 1 can do as well. While I'm on the subject, thanks to all of our outgoing officers. You guys did us proud during your tour. The 20th reunion was well done. I've never seen the Class of '75 so "together." including the period from 1971 to 1975!

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I talked to Steve Hubbard, our new president, last weekend. As the long-time Class secretary, he's familiar to all the readers of this column. Steve will write us a note soon, maybe for the next issue, if I can figure out the deadline. If 1 ever get the relationship between column deadlines and Shipmate publication dates straight in my mind I'll let you in on the secret. I know this is due this week. When it will reach your mailbox, 1 have no idea! I'll write that down as one of the hundred questions I have for Nancy Gorum at the Alumni Association. [Ed note: The Column was due 17 January and will be in the March issue which goes in the mail the end of February. Anything else I can answer just let me know...Nancy]

Bob Clark and Jim Ducharme define the dress code limits at Homecoming.

I found a good picture on the Homecoming roll.

Bob Clark and Jim Ducharme obviously have different ideas about what constitutes "appropriate civilian attire." Jim says his shirt was not only clean— it was new. Bob, on the other hand, had worn his tux before. Either one works for me. Bravo Zulu, gents!

The picture caught your eye, didn't it? For the last 20 years I've found myself scanning the Shipmate photos every month. Even when the columns are about grads lots older or younger, it's fun to see what they look like. Mostiy I've found myself wondering if I'll look as good as the cruise-ship-and-grandchildren guys in the front of the magazine when I reach their age. Also, I've wondered if I ever looked as young as the newly wed pics in the back! Anyway, I'd like to include lots of photos of '75ers. Just make sure a grad is in the picture. No matter how cute your dog looks in a BEAT ARMY sweatshirt, we can't use the photo unless you get in the frame with him.

Send me duplicates, if possible. If you can't, and want the originals back, be sure to let me know.

Dave Gray forwarded Deb and Doug Martin's Happy New Year message from Kansas. Doug assures us that the Pope's New Year's advice to "avoid irtational pagan revelry" is wasted on the residents of Topeka, where even rational pagan revelry is hard to come by.

Since you all won't have my address until sometime after my next deadline, I'll dig into our Christmas cards for some material in the interim.

Linda and Jim Hanna moved to Florida, where Jim is Surface Ops on the Western Hemisphere Group staff in Mayport. Linda and the three Hanna boys moved south from their Baltimore house of fourteen years. Richard, a high school junior, is ranning track and looking at colleges. Andrew is a freshman, enjoying basketball and dreaming of buying a boat.

David was introduced to Little League this fall. Let's see—boats and baseball sound like Jim, but Richard's ranning must come from Linda's side of the family!

Dave Mears retired from active duty and went to work as Raytheon Engineers and Constructors' project engineer on Johnston Island. He runs, swims, windsurfs, and paddles an outrigger while on the island—and gets back home to the family in Henderson, NV whenever possible. Caryn teaches fifth graders and music at a Multiple Intelligence and

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Global Studies magnet school. MoUie is a 9th grade academic and athletic star—Softball MVP and volleyball team leader Mimi (8th grade) also pulls straight A's, plays trumpet, and cares for a pet snake and two chinchillas. Appropriate pets for the Nevada desert, I suppose! Jillian likes dolls, piano, bikes, and 4th grade. Jon, who wrote the Christmas newsletter, enjoys Cub Scouts and wrestling. Takes after Dave in that respect. Caryn—please send a family picture next time Dave gets home. Those good-looking kids should be published for the Class to see!

Mike Tracy also has a wrestler in the family. Jared is a freshman in Burke, VA. Mike, Charlene, Jared, and Julia have returned to the DC area from Mike's very successful command tour on Newport News.

The Tracys' oldest daughter. Heather, is enjoying her freshman year at the University of Michigan. Captain Mike is now the submarine post-command detailer That ought to ensure a good set of orders in a couple of years, don't you think?

Gary Swift and family escaped the rat race of the nuc power industry by moving to the eastern Sierta town of Independence, CA (pop.<1000). Gary is teaching science, chemistry, math, computers, driver's ed, and snowboarding at the school where Jamie is in 4th grade and Harley in Kindergarten.

The whole K-12 school has fewer than 140 students.

Rose is keeping busy— substitute teaching, quilting, and helping at the school.

Joy and Bob Young and family remained in Waldorf, MD after Bob's retirement from active duty 30 September. Bob's loving life right now, selling boats for Clipper Bay Yachts. Big Bob's friendly style and knowledge of boats must make him a good salesman, since he racked up 12 sales in the last quarter of the year. Joy is substitute teaching and sewing canvas. Great team—Bob will sell you a yacht, and Joy will rework all your windscreens and sail covers! Son Ben is taking junior college classes while finishing his senior year in high school. He's looking at Virginia Tech and UVA. If everything works out, he may be going to school on a ROTC scholarship. Andrew (8th grade) is yet another of '75's wrestling offspring. He pins his dad 2 out of 3 falls. He's also into Boy Scouts, Odyssey of the Mind, and putting the shot for a local track club.

Ann and Jim Phillips experienced a year of change. Ann graduated from Shippensburg University and found a Junior High counseling position near Hartisburg, PA. Jim returned to work for IBM in sales. He's pleased to see the changes in the company during his two year absence. But he's especially pleased to find another job with them, since IBM is 50% smaller than when he left. Their children Betsy (15), Allan (12), and Abby (8) are doing great in school and apparently have tertific musical talents.

Doug Philipp retired from active duty this summer and took a position as VP for Maintenance at Six Flags Astroworld. What a life—a job in an amusement park! Doug's boys (15 and 12) love going to work with Dad. Since my kids and I needed a roller coaster fix, and since Houston isn't too far from our home in Louisiana, the Warrenfeltz family took advantage of Doug's hospitality at the park one day during Christmas break. Lots of great rides there, if you find yourself in southeast Texas and love the thrill rides as much as I do!

Rich "Wolfman" Lowell retired after a great tour working with SPECWAR in San Diego. The prospect of three kids in college over the next six years encouraged him to choose a Training Coordinator job with Marathon Oil in Robinson, IL. I know our California sun-worshipper 'mate suffered through this winter! Rich says the heartland of Illinois is the land of saturated fat—a coronary waiting to happen.

It's tough to keep in biking trim since there are no hills, no bike shops, no other riders, no bike paths, and lots of Bubbas in big pickup tracks with BIG

side mirtors. The Lowell boys have adjusted well to their new surtoundings. Rick is busy with journalism, yearbook, straight A's, and girls. Chris is also getting good grades, started at defensive end last fall, and had four dates for homecoming! Rich's daughter, Jackie, and his granddaughter are doing well.

Jackie is in junior college. Rich writes so well that next time he sends a letter I'm just going to forward the whole thing and take a month off.

CAPT Tom Donaldson (my detailer, and therefore my personal hero!) and crew had a super year.

They celebrated Debbie's 40th birthday with a great "death-of-winter" party last March. Nancy and 1 were glad to join the fun. Roy Hawkens was there, too— explained to us how much fun it is to defend "don't ask, don't tell" as a Justice Department lawyer. Tom and Deb spent half of April in sunny Spain. They bought their Fairfax home, and finished an upperlevel deck in one of the neatest backyards in Virginia. We helped christen it on the hottest Sunday afternoon of the summer. Debbie is teaching preschool and putting miles on the car doing SSSC (school, sports, scouts, and church) with Krista (15), Thomas Q the VI (10), and Alex (5).

Buzz Berries checked in via e-mail and also with a Christmas card. Didn't have much to say, but the Christmas card featured a slim, muscular Santa carrying a sack of "Juice PLUS-I-." I can only assume that Buzz's post-Navy job is in the good nutrition industry. How 'bout some details. Buzzard?

I also received cards from Carl June (CAPT, USN, M.D.) in Maryland, Bill Luebke (CAPT, USN) in Virginia, and Lonnie Wilkerson in Minnesota.

They were too busy (too modest?) to brag about their accomplishments. Maybe we can get some more gouge from them for a future issue.

Let me just take a paragraph to reintroduce myself and family. I'm still in the active duty club, having put on 0-6 last year. I've been an 1800 (METOC officer, aka geophysicists, aka Oceanographer, aka weather-guesser) since 1978. I'm now the Assistant Chief of Staff for Resources on the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography (METOC) Command staff.

Our headquarters is at Stennis Space Center, MS. My wife, Nancy, is the class cortespondent for the class of '76 at Hood. Are we the only USNA-Hood class secretary couple? I don't know, and I somehow doubt whether you care. Our son Jim (14) is a high school freshman. Lindsay (13) is in 7th grade.

We live in Mandeville, LA, due north of New Orleans, right across the 24-mile Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. We've been here since last August, so this year was our first Mardi Gras.

OK, 1 used up all the Christmas card info. Unless you want to hear all about beancounting in the METOC world, the perils of allowing 15-year olds to get driver's licenses, and girl's fast-pitch Softball, I suggest you send me lots of good gouge via mail, e-mail, or telephone! Don't forget the pictures!

(Personal for Coach Weatiierbie: Next year, just beat 'em. We don't care by how much. Just beat 'em.)

GO NAVY!—Larry

HONOR CHAIRS

Would you like to see a classmate honored in Alumni Hall? Anniversary, Birthday, Graduation, or Memorial Gift. Call Honor Chair Coordinator, Jennifer John, 410263-4448 xllSfor details. ^binrrmt.^ i^'arch 1996

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Pres., Chuck Gorum 146 Prince George St, Annapolis, MD (H) 410-263-3337 Internet: cgorum@annap.infi.net Sec'y, Cdr T. S. Traaen SC, USN, Supply Officer, BOXER (LHD-4), FPO AP 96661-1663 Hi Folks!

Tim was pulling away from the pier when he called today (stretching that old phone line!) and said that the Shipmate mailbox was going to be missing one article this month. No sweat, huh?! Chuck's always got something to say and is never short of opinions!

I'll spare you this time but if Tim keeps this up, 1 may have to take on the multi-personalities of my good friend Ken Russell '79 who writes their class column. After you devour this diatribe, read some of his pieces you'll howl!

Anyway, my usual soapbox is back, the Twentieth Reunion! We'll be getting together for the Delaware Game on November 9"', 1996. A fine schedule of events is planned and you should have seen a flyer for the weekend by now. If not call or email me ASAP The Class will be headquartered at the Holiday Inn off Riva Road a couple of miles from the Academy. We blocked off 150 rooms there and the hotel has agreed to help place any Classmates that call after all of the rooms are committed at nearby hotels.

Rooms at the Inn are going to be $99 per night and they can be reached at 410-224-3150. Other nearby hotels include the Days Inn 410-224-2800, Econo Lodge 410-224-4317, Ramada Hotel 410-266-3131, and the Courtyard by Martiott 410-266-1555. Closer to downtown are the Loew's Annapolis Hotel 410263-777 and the Martiott Waterfront 410-268-7555.

You can also contact the Historic Inns of Annapolis at 410-263-2641 to sample some of the homes and families in the historic section of old Crabtown.

This year, I'd like to try to gather a listing of email addresses for as many of our Classmates as possible.

There will be a spot on the Reunion registration form to include an email address, but an even simpler way would be to send me a short message and I'll "grab" everyone's addresses and add them to a list. We should have copies available at the reunion, not to mention passing them back over the 'Net when complete. In any case, send me a short message at cgoram@annap.infi.net and we'll get the ball rolling!

Please, please, please pass the word on the reunion to any Classmates with which you may have contact. There are SO many names in the Alumni Association database with old/bad mailing addresses. We need to track everyone down to make sure they have the opportunity to join us this Fall.

By the way, 1 got an email message from Phil Poirier the other day. His son is a member of the Class of '99, quite a compliment to Dad, huh? (Phil was always a fast starter!) Anyone else out there got a child back in Boat School? There are bound to be a few by now, let us know!

Well the Old Chop promises me that his ship will come in (quite literally) in time to put together next month's column so I'll leave him some material to work with! Take care folks and keep the spirit, the Spirit o f ' 7 6 ! Chuck

Thank You! Your support built a first-rate Visitor Center! ,r.,^

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Pres., Cdr. Owen G. Thorp HI USNR Sec'y, Cdr. Bill Millward USN 1026 Magnolia Ave. Norfolk, VA 23508 CDR Bill Millward 1026 Magnolia Ave., Norfolk, VA 23508 e-mail: bmillwar@popd.ix.netcom.com Shipmates, the holidays brought a lot of new toys for all of us. For me, near the top of the list (I can't say it was at the top because Jane will take back my cordless drill and blue blazer) was an Internet connection kit. I'm a die-hard Mac user so it has been a little challenging, but the Internet has already helped my ten year old son prepare two reports and allowed me to connect to many of our Classmates via e-mail.

As an example, did you know that our Ray Trystad has created a USNA home page, called HOMEPORT (http://www.mcs.net/~trygstad/USNA _Alumni.html). There you can leave a littie bio about yourself and log your e-mail address. It's great fun!

In fact, Ray has asked me to send in our columns to be posted on our own 77 page. Log on and enjoy. I am also eager to receive your Class news via email—give it a try!

From Owen Thorp, Thorp_Owen@hq.navsea. navy.mil Dear Classmates, Greetings and Happy New Year! I hope this letterfindsyou and your loved ones healthy and ready for another exciting year, the year marking our 19th anniversary since graduation. Since my last Christmas decoration has been finally put in the box, save for the outdoor lights which are now buried under three feet of snow, I thought this would be a good time to give you the status of several items affecting our class.

Correspondence: Many Classmates have been asking me why we have not had a column in Shipmate for several months now (although there is one for the January-February 1996 issue.) The reason is not because Bill Millward has lost interest in the job. Bill and his wife Jane have been faithfully doing our column for more than ten years now, and rarely have they ever missed an issue. Recently, however, the input from Classmates has totally dried up. Bill and Jane tried for a few months to make something out of nothing, i.e. restate some information found in the Hometown News Release, but even that led to a dead end. So the bottom line is, gentlemen, we need inputs! Shipmate is our primary method of communication and reiterates the fact that our Class is alive and well. I realize many of you are skippers now or climbing the corporate ladder and are probably working long hours and weekends. But if you could, please drop Bill a line about what you and the Classmates you keep in touch with are doing. We really need to keep the column productive.

Class Project: The Class of '77 Midshipman Fitness Center continues to be an unprecedented success. Kathy and I sponsor several Mids and they continually tell me the place is always packed. Here are some facts: • Usage averages between 650 to 850 users on a daily basis.

• Approximately 80% of the Brigade uses the center anywhere from an occasional to a frequent basis.

• To date we have purchased over $63,000 worth of equipment for the center including a stereo system and CD player, 9 stair climbers, 8 exercise bikes, 2 complete sets of dumbbells, 7 bench press stations, 2 pull/dip assist stations, and much more.

• Future purchases include additional cardiovascular gear (looking good '77), and the upgrading of the Nautilus machine area.

• Bob Nichols has received a proposal from two sign manufacturers for the constraction of a large sign, approximately 16 feet wide annotating the name of the center as the "Class of '77 Midshipmen Fitness Center."

• Financially, we have received almost $90,000 out of $128,819 pledged. By normal standards, this is pretty good, however, the goal is to come as close to the pledged amount as possible. Last November, I sent a letter to all those who had pledged money towards the project, asking them to please plan on completing their payments by 1 May 1996, if financially possible.

• It is never to late to jump on board this highly successful project. If you haven't contributed and would now like to, please send a check to the Alumni Association. Ensure you put "Class of '77 Project" on the check memo. Any amount, however small, would help.

Fund Raising: Requests from the Naval Academy Alumni Association to provide financial assistance to USNA will continue until death do us part. Last Fall. I attended a Class President's conference which painted the picture that USNA must rely on the generosity of its alumni or the Mids just won't have the facilities and benefits (such as EGAs) we had when we went there. This is just a heads up that our Class project is not the end of the line. The Alumni Association will continue to need both restricted (meaning restricted for a particular class project) and unrestricted funding. During the Class President's conference, it was stated that many classes have achieved significant success in management of additional projects and the raising of unrestricted funding by use of a Fund Raising Coordinator I believe this to be the way to go, and I would like to get a volunteer from the Washington, DC/Annapolis area to act in this position starting sometime this calendar year. If interested, please let me know.

20th Reunion: I talked to Tom (Soup) Campbell at the beginning of January and he promised me he would write up a detailed status of the reunion plans for one of the next issues of Shipmate.

As a quick preview to that, the long term planning is all complete, and all long lead reservation items have been taken care of. Two local hotels have been reserved as well as the caterer for the Friday night party and Saturday tailgater More to come.

Local Activities: Many Classmates have expressed interest in having periodic Class functions for those living in the Washington, DC area. For example, a few years ago, Tom Arminio and company coordinated a Class of '77 luncheon at the Pentagon and it was highly successful. Additionally, now that Navy's football team is getting healthy again, we may want to consider having more frequent tailgate parties than just Homecoming. I am highly in favor of this, but I need a volunteer who lives in the local DC area to act as social coordinator for these events. I can't do it all myself. If you are interested, please let me know.

On a personal note, my wife and four children (Regina, Andrew, Lauren and Matthew) are all doing fine. The three oldest attend St. Mary's Catholic School in Annapolis. Kathy continues to work part time as a nurse for the Naval Reserves and for Anne Arandel Medical Center, teaching childbirth classes (the voice of experience).

Tug McGraw is planning on moving back to the Seattle, Washington area. He is currently interviewing for jobs out there and plans to move his family there after completion of the current school year.

Bob Holman and his family are down in Jacksonville, Florida, where Bob will take command in late Febraary.

Rich Knowski is still living in Pennsylvania, flying for Delta. Recently, he mentioned to me that his oldest son, Richard, Jr wants to attend the Academy. We will see what happens, but could this be the first offspring of a Classmate to attend?

Bob Nichols is working in Bethesda, MD for MiTech, Inc. He, Deb, and their three children are still living in Sevema Park, MD where they are involved in numerous sports and other activities.

Doug Goolsby, wife Debby and four children are hving in Leesburg, VA. Doug still works for NAVSEA but has converted from submarines to surface ships.

That is about all for now. Again, please write to Bill with some news, and keep your pledges for the Class of '77 Midshipmen Fitness Center coming. Sincerely. Owen

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1 would like to remark on Owen's fund raising comments. As our Classmates continue to rise to positions of prestige and power, the network becomes all the more important. Many of you have already experienced the positive effects of the network in the Navy, in the Defense Industry and it's spin-offs.

Help sustain the Class's efforts; the Class may ultimately sustain you.

From: Michael McVay, McVayMK@aol.com Hi Bill. Long time no see. I have a few tidbits for you. I am the local alumni association class rep for the San Diego area. At last count, we had 77 (nice number) Classmates here. I am working as a systems engineer and manager for PRC, Inc., testing USN ship combat systems before they are delivered to the fleet. I am also drilling as the Selected Reserve Coordinator for Destroyer Squadron One. We have all of the reserve FFGs on the west coast. I'm married and have two daughters, Allison (13) and Lindsey (11). We live in the north coast community of Encinitas. That way I can surf whenever I want to. I am very active in the local USNA Blue and Gold program as a NAIO and get to talk to lots of North County high school kids.

It's fun and rewarding.

Phil Wisecup (17th Co) relieved as CO of CALLAGHAN (DDG-994) in August and just left in early December for WESTPAC. Debbie, the giris, and I went to the Change of Command (Phil's birthday) and had a nice time talking with Phil's Mom and Dad. I hadn't seen them since graduation. I got a nice Christmas card from Phil and Ann. They finally had a son, bom on the 4th of July and he was christened in the ship's bell after the COC. His family is living in Coronado while the ship is gone but they will be moving to the Everett Washington area when the ship gets back and changes home ports.

He has an e-mail address for the ship which you can access by sending mail through the Afloat Supply Office in Philadelphia. Just put "Attention: Commanding Officer" somewhere in the body of the message and it should get routed to him. The address for the ship is: han@salts.icpphil.navy.mil Incidentally, almost any vessel in the navy either has or will soon have this capability. They use a satellite to download their supply traffic and email is included with it. They are discouraging personal mail use but the USOs can send mailgrams to the ship using this system. It is up to the individual command on how they monitor personal use outgoing e-mail. Most of them use a three letter group unique to the ship as the first part of the address then the rest is the same, " @salts. icpphil.navy.mil".

Jim Chamberlain and wife, Robin, (17th Co) live down the street from me and his daughter Amber(13) has been in the same school classes for a few years. He works for LOGICON in San Diego but I don't know if he has an e-mail address.

I got a nice Christmas Card from Pete Green (17th Co). He is still working for Veda in Pax River, MD but was recently promoted. He and the kids seem to adjusting well since last year when Anne passed away from cancer. Pete listed his e-mail address in the card but I forgot to write it down.

I'll forward it to you later.

Robin Mickle (23rd Co) was just promoted to Vice President at PRC Inc and will be moving to the DC area as the East Coast Operations Manager His wife, MJ and son, Jackson will stay in Coronado until the school year is out. Robin's e-mail address is: mickle_robin@prc.com Rob Jenks (1st Co) just started working for the local office of Booz-Allen and (wonder of wonders) finally got married. I am sure his company mates will be shocked to find out, as he was the consummate lifelong bachelor Lisa is a terrific lady and enjoys the move to San Diego from her hometown of Springfield, Illinois. Rob has two e-mail addresses: robjenks@nosc.mil or robjenks@aol. com There are lots of other (as I said 77 at last count) '77 guys around here but I don't know their e-mail addresses.

From: CDR David C. Pyle, pyle@sma.usna.navy.

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ing in the Math Dept. here at USNA. My email address is pyle@nadn.navy.mil - I'll send you one of our Christmas newsletters!

I owe Dan Thompson a pitch. He sent a delightful letter as C O . , RAMAGE (DDG-61) following its commissioning in July. Since then, Dan settied down in the Norfolk area and is leading the charge! Another recent change of command goes to Jim Mclsaac. Jim took command of JOHN YOUNG ( D D 973) on December 8th.

Norfolk locals making news include Frank Wagner (Delegate Virginia House, District 021) who recently bought a ship repair facility in the Tidewater area. Many of you might recall that Frank and Jerry Miller had been partners in Earl Industries, a company founded by Frank's father-in-law. Jerry ultimately bought Frank out, along with a no-competition clause. The clause has expired and Frank is back to work! Jerty is still doing very well too.

Jim Blasko sent an informative Christmas card from his new home in San Diego where he has set up shop at the Coronado Amphib Base. His daughter, Michele, has been trying to get him to try sky divingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;as she is a sky diving instractor! Don't know who is cool to the idea, Jim or wife, Laura! Jim mentioned that Ken Graber takes command of ELLIOT on January 30th, that Ned Brooks is Chief Staff Officer of Special Boat Squadron Four, and that Dave Frederick is the Ordnance Officer on SpecWarCom Staff. Thanks for the news, Jim. Best of luck!

Dan Bush also sent a super seasons greeting card from Piano, TX. Dan is flying high these days with E.D.S., running their international real estate group.

With all Dan's traveling, the gold medal should go to his wife, Mindy, as she has her hands full with four children (two of whom are teenagers!). Thanks for the news Dan. Send me you e-mail address.

All for this month, shipmates. Happy trails...Bill.

The following are listed as whereabouts unknown with the USNA Alumni Association: IstLt James M. Abbott, USMC; Bruce A. Ades; LT Andrew A. Ahlgren, USN; Calvin L. Alexander; James P. Allanson; Maj Tert^ D. Amyx, USMC; LT Brian S. Anderson, USN; LT Bruce M. Anderson, CHC, USNR; Charles R. Anderson; LT Kenneth R. Anderson, USN; LCDR Mark B. Anderson, USN; Michael D. Anderson; LCDR Steven P Artzer, USN; Mark C. Asbury; Dan B. Ashby, Jr.; Peter M. Ashenfelter; Dale E. Atkinson; LT Mark M. Atkisson, USN; Edward P. Auzenne, III.; Corbin C. Baker, III; Roy K. Baker, III; Edgar A. Ballesteros; James S. Bandy; LCDR Robert D. Barbaree, Jr, USN; Stephan P Bamett; Robert L. Bartosh; James E. Baumgardner; Domitito M. Baysic; James O. Beall; Selba K. Beatty; LCDR James M. Beaver, USN; David B. Beckman; Mark W. Beckman; Harien L. Bell, Jr.; Charles W. Benjamin, Jr.; LCDR Jeffrey R Berg, USNRR; Bruce W. Bergman; Mark E. Bethmann; Michael E. Bezanson; William H. Black; CDR Joe C. Blake, USNR; LTJG Michael J. Blazin, USN; Michael E. Boaz; Wade A. Bodecker; Philip A. Boe; Capt Steven L. Boggs, USMC; Michael E. Bohe; Robert F. Bolesta; CDR Harry P Bolich, Jr., USN; Thomas A. Bolton; LT Derek R. Bonner, USN; LT Mark M. Borchers, USN; LCDR Herbert W. Bracewell, Jr., USN; William P Bradley; William R. Bratt; LTJG Charles H. Breen, USN; Christopher S. Brehm; Ltjg.

Dean P Brezack, USN; William M. Brittain; Donald L. Broadwater; Byron R. Browell; Hasell D. Brown, Jr.; Michael L. Brown; James K. Browning; David R. Bundrick; LCDR Robert V. Burnette, USNRR; LTJG Michael W. Burns, USN (Ret.); CDR Dempsey Butier, 111, USN; IstLt Richard L. Caldwell, USMC; 1 stLt Peter W. Cameron, USMC; Bruce A. Campbell; C. D. Campbell; Thomas P Cantelmo; LT Michael A. Capponi, USN; Daniel J. Cari; Patrick J. Carney; LCDR Lester E. Cart, 111, USN; William 1.

Chatman, 111; Daniel L. Chellis; LCDR Gene R. Cioni, USN; John S. Clark; LCDR Mark D. Claussen,

CEC, USN; LT John L. Clay, Jr., USN; Thomas J. Clement; Warren A. Cofsky; Steven R. Coggins; LCDR James O. Cole, Jr, USN; James M. Connor; IstLt Christopher P Cook, USMC; LTJG Douglas Cook, Jr, USN; LT Gerald V. Cook, USN; LTJG Jose R. Corpus, USN; John D. Cortum; Steven C. Cox; Capt Ricky D. Craig, USMC; William N. Crist; Dorrell W. Crittenden; Michael D. Cuomo; Michael E. Czora; Dana H. Dalton; LCDR Dennis F. Dalton, USN; Eugene K. Davis; Herbert L. Davis; Jeffery L. Davis; LCDR Jeffrey J. Davis, USN; LT Van K. Davis, Jr., USN; IstLt Lawton E. Deane, USMC; Mark A. Decrosta; LT Shan R. Delmar, USN; Rex Derby; Robert E. Desimone; Kenneth E. Dickens; Jeffrey D. Dilbone; Robert M. Donahue; LT Christopher E. Dory, USN; Bruce D. Douglas; Terty S. Douglass; Jack C. Dudas; LT James D. Duncan, USN; Ronald L. Duplessis; James S. Eastman; LTJG Rustin J. Eckstrom, USN; Chirstopher O. Edwards; Maj Warren V. Einolander, USMCR; LT Charles R. Eischen, USN; Fred Elliott, Jr.; LCDR Edgar R. Enochs, USN; CDR Glen R Erickson, USN; Danny T. Erler; Stephen E. Etter; James R Fairbank; Capt Gregory T. Falzetta, USMC; Rory J. Fertell; LCDR David C. Finley, USN; John M. Finley; Jonathan D. Fletcher; Mark B. Ford; H. L. Foret; LT Andre P Foster, USN; Curtis W. Foster; Reginald G. Foy; LT Donald E. Franklin, USN; IstLt David W. Freeman, USMC; LCDR Thomas J. Frey, Jr., USN; Richard R. Furney; P. Van J. Furniss; Mark J. Galloway; Maj John C. Gavin, USMC; William H. Gerstenmaier; IstLt Max A. Gianelloni, III, USMC; Jamie R Gibbs; James W. Gildard; James D. Gilmore; LTJG Corey J. Glab, USN; Donald J. Gloeb; Robert S. Goad; Richard S. Godfrey; Marshall A. Goers; LT William A. Goodwin, USN; Connie K. Graham; LT Robert E. Groh, Jr., USN; Robert M. Guthauser; Kevin M. Hagen; Frank W. Hall; James A. Halsch; Capt Michael R. Hamel, USMC; Jay R. Hamre; LCDR Clark D. Handy, USNR; LCDR Russell S. Harper, USNRR; LT Joseph H. Hartington, Jr., USN; Fred B. Harvey; Nicholas J. Haskett; CDR Thomas A. Hawkins, USN; Isaias A. Hazelwood; Stanley E. Heflin; The Rev. John W. Henry, II; Edward P Herman; William R. Herndon, Jr; John S. Hert, Jr; Harper A. High, Jr.; Richard G. Hofner; LT Brian R Holl, USN; Leon M. Holley; Timothy D. Holshouser; CDR Reginald L. Howard, USN; John S. Hoyt; Peter R. Hull; James M. Hunsinger; Daniel C. Hunt; Jackie C. Jackson; M. C. Jackson; LT William E. Jackson, USN; Theodore S. Jarvis, III; Greg T. Jirak; David A. Johnson; Edward J. Johnson, Jr.; Kyle E. Johnson; LCDR Thomas W. Johnson, USN; Capt James P. Johnston, USMC; Eric B. Jones; IstLt Gene P. Jorgenson, USMC; Michael J. Kearns; Charles L. Keeney, Jr.; Kenneth R Kelton; Stephen P. Kerkhof; CDR Joseph D. Kernan, USN; IstLt John S. Kert, USMC; CDR Martinus M. Klijn, USN; Josiah D. Knight; William R Knight; Paul D. Knoespel; LTJG John T. Knox, USN; Maj. Jonathan A. Kolp, USMC; Edward M. Konopa; LTJG Mark S. Kozicz, USN; Gary T. Kranz; LCDR Michael A. Kranz, USNR; Kenneth R. Kreke; Alan P. Krusi; Mark A. Kwasny; LCDR Daniel M. Lambert, USN; Scott R. Langer; Peter T. Lantry; Richard A. Lawton; LTJG Steven M. Lessard, USN; LCDR William J. Lester, USN; William J. Lindsay; David H. Lineberger, Jr.; Jeffery W. Little; LTJG Gregory T. Lizama, USN; Maj Keith V. Lockett, USMC; LTJG Alan L. Lohman, USN; Jeffrey J. Long; Cal D. Lowry, Jr.; Roderick M. Lusted; James P. Mahar; David J. Makielski; Nikolaos G. D. Makridis; Andrew G. Malizio; Michael R Maring; Richard A. Marone; Maj Steven J. Martin, USMC; John S. McAllister; IstLt Heinz M. McArthur, USMC; Morgan S. McCleland; W. C. McCulloch; Timothy J. McGann; Joseph P. McGuire; LT Archibald McKinlay, IV, USN; Ronald E !

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No comedy intto this month (yeah, like there's ever been one in the past), your Give King has some sort of Mongolian Body Rot at the time of writing so just ticklin' the ivories of the Word Processor of Love is a strain. But, unlike the postal service, we're gonna deliver some info despite feeling WAY under the weather I figure if I can drive 7 hours at night for the last 150 miles through the blizzard of the decade to get home from Dallas, I can hork up a column with the flu. Let the horkin' begin: I got a great phone call from the wife of one of us Omnes Viri, Last of a Kind folks. I'll simply repeat what she later wrote: "Happy 40th year John Flynnâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I know you would rather remain anonymous but thanks to your wife, that's not possible. I figured after almost 20 years, some of your old buddies may want to know what's new and I wanted to shock you!!

John is the OpsO and Safety/NATOPS Officer for Reserve Patrol Wing Pacific at Moffett Field. He's been a TAR in the Reserve P-3 community for almost 10 years." Tricia, thanks for the info and the photo. One question: who's Bob?

Flynns Bridget and Craig Majkowski are still alive and kickin' in Texas. I received their annual Christmas letter filled with way too much stuff for me to digest. In addition to a trip to Disney World, a lemon sized hail storm and summer tour of the midwest, the kidsters Leigh Ann, Alex and Lauren are keeping Craig and Bridget pretty dang busy. Craig still works and golfs for Abbott Labs. Bridget, thanks for the update and photo.

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Here's an Internet message comin' atcha form Marty Sullivan: I thought I'd drop you a line now that I've unpacked my computer after our last move. Mary Ellen, our son Tim, and I have finally started to feel settled after arriving in Cherry Point, NC in early November I begin my new job as the XO of VMAQ-4, an EA-6B squadron, on the 12th of December. Beginning after the new year the pace will be fast and furious. We're off to Canada, Norway and Alaska within thefirstsix months and then back to Iwakuni, Japan late next year. I'm looking forward to the traveling, but I'll have to invest in more long underwear. I've ran into several Classmates in the last few months. Kathy and Mike Beauchamp are still living in northwest Washington state. Mike still flys with Delta but he is now domiciled in Dallas, TX. While Mary Ellen and I were at NAS Whidbey this summer Mike and Kathy had us over for dinner Their home is really beautiful and they have a terrific view of Puget Sound and the islands. Jan and Dan Streich live in Little Rocky Run outside of DC. We saw Dan in Quantico where he works at the base JAG office. Dan received his law degree this year and passed the VA bar exam as well. Dan expects to move to HQMC next summer He'd really like to be the star in a future Marine spin off of "Navy JAG." I saw Ellen and Pete Lloyd at Emerald Isle, NC over the Thanksgiving holiday. They were renting a beach house with some former neighbors of ours and we drove down from Cherry Point to say hello. Pete is an engineer with the Oak Ridge labs and is working in the area of robotics among other things. They seem to be very happy in Tennessee. Pete's brother Scot' 80 is the Maintenance Officer in another EA6B squadron here at Cherry Point. Well good luck with your Chia pet! I hope you can use this info in an upcoming issue of Shipmate. Take Care. Marty Sullivan.

Marty thanks for the e-mail. Next off the cyberspace Al Gore wants to call his own is a note from Bob Larys. Here goes: Greetings from '79's oldest Ensign! Yep, you heard right. Last year around reunion time, I was an 0-5 stationed at NAWC AD Warminster. Now I'manO-l in the U.S. Naval Reserve. You're probably wondering which flag officer's shoes I piddled on to achieve such a honor. Read on! Rebecca and I had a blast last year at the fifteenth. We saw lots of old friends, including quite a few former 8th Co. Polar Bears. We let most of them in on my (somewhat twisted) plans for the future, albeit things were fairly uncertain at the time. The main reason that I'm writing is to let them know how things worked out. I'd begun applying to medical school that summer. (Besides flying, it was the other thing that I'd always wanted to do.) To make a long story short, I'm now a first year med student at East Tennessee State University. I also managed to con the Navy into paying for it, which is why for my tenure as a med student I'm an ENS, USNR. I'll be a LCDR, USN, MC when I graduate in 1999 and I should get my CDR stripe back around the time I finish my residency. My current plans are to study internal medicine and become a flight surgeon...gotta get those fingers bulked up between now and then, eh? So now, we're living in Johnson City, TN (great place!); Rebecca's working a super job and loving life while I'm buried under a mountain of first semester anatomy, biochemistry, and epidemiology texts. (Don't ask me what that last one is, 1 haven't figure it out yet.) Anyway, I wanted to let folks know and to thank everybody that encouraged my lunacy and wished me well. Things couldn't be working out better Ken, by the way, 1 talked to Wiz the day before his wedding. He sounded like things were well in hand (hers) for the ceremony.

We couldn't make it to Kenosha, but I trust everything went well. Did you go? They were supposed to slop through here on the way to a Carolina honeymoon, but so far no joy. I can't imagine what else they'd rather be doing. Take care Ken, and if you hear from Mr and Mrs. Hoser. tell 'em that "Part 11" said hi and congrats. Bob Larys ENS, USNR '79 (Sir) Thanks Bob. Now 1 have to ask you. when does

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the Navy issue their Flight Surgeons that M r T fist with the steel studs around the wristband? You know, the one's you use for prostate inspection during the flight physicals? Gosh, I sure do miss that.

The next cybermail comes from Chuck Wright from an undisclosed location on the briny: Happy New Year from the NIMITZ and Carrier Air Wing Nine. We are out here enjoying the Holidays away from our families and with our service buddies. Something about that doesn't sound quite right—hmmm. Oh well, guess we'll figure it out later This is the first time I've written to Shipmate in the 16+ years since we left Mother B, cruise and Email from the ship seemed the appropriate catalysts. Just wanted to drop an electron and see if this stuff really works. There are two of us '79ers on board. I'm the XO of VFA-147 out of Lemoore, CA and R. J. "Herb" Wilson is the CO of VF-24 out of Miramar I'll catch you up a little on what I've been doing. Obviously 1 went to flight school.

After a two year stint as a SERGRAD 1 went to Lemoore, leamed how toflyA-7s and met my beautiful bride—in that order After a short (25 months) initial tour in VA-192 we moved to Monterey where I tried to learn Japanese. Then it was off to Tokyo as an Olmsted Scholar After two years I figured out that the Japanese really are different than you and me, so it was time to go back to Lemoore for A-7 refresher training. I transitioned to the west coast's oldest Hornets with VA/VFA-97. After a 37 month DH tour (some of us take a little longer than others to get it right) I went to a staff job in Lemoore (Flag Sec) for about 10 months (including three months in Riyadh, a little known fact—it is truly the garden spot of the universe). The Flag Sec job disappeared in the "downsizing" so it was off to Newport for War College. You had a picture of several of us Classmates there in May of '94. I got a fourth trip through an FRS enroute to my current job as XO of the finest strike-fighter squadron in the world. I checked in two days before SFARP ( the beginning of the intense part of the workup cycle for you non-aviator types) and have been having the time of my life ever since. My wife keeps asking me when I'm going to lose the smile on my face. I suppose it'll happen in about two years when I have to give up flying the newest FA-18s in the Navy. In the meantime we're all just getting on with craise and I'm looking forward to May when I see my wife Toby and our two daughters again. For any of you "geeks" out there who have some spare time and would like to Email me on cruise our address is: vfal47o@nosc.mil. Ken, you're doing a great job of keeping us all in touch with each other.

Thanks and 1 know where to go if I ever need a pot. You've also given me a destination other than Mt Rushmore and Wall Drug the next time I load up the family for the big move across the country.

Time to go see if the satellites are aligned so I can get this message into the ether. Chuck Wright.

Chuck, thanks for the e-mail and info. If you ever just want to see my stuff without stoppin' by next time you're driving through SD, we have a display at Wall Drug And last off the cyber jungle is a mega note from the old spell checker himself, Wiz Withers: Dear Kenny, Vicky, et. al. (whoever al is): Post-Christmas greetings from SE Wiz-consin.

Hopefully you have time to take a breath and stick your nose outside the pottery for a few moments.

You've sounded busy the last few times we communicated, a good thing in the business world. I'm assuming things have slowed down a little now that the .season has passed, but that may not necessarily be the case.

I've been here in KENosha since Dec. 20, having a pretty good time so far Karen has not taken any leave over the holidays, saving it for our summer plans. So 1 find myself as the Tony Danza character in the sitcom "Who's the Boss?", without the daughter And folks don't seem to mind that I'm sleeping with the boss-lady. Good for them!

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selves. We came back from Mass, had some good WIZ-consin cheese and French champagne in front of the fireplace (in our room), and fell asleep there!

Woke up about 4 AM with hot feet and cold everything else and crawled into bed. Had a nice breakfast there, went home, had a nice dinner that evening, and opened presents—Christmas and wedding—Christmas night. Gee, if you didn't know whether or not Karen and I had kids, doesn't that confirm that we don't? I'm sure you didn't expect to have Christmas in the evening—the kids would revolt, right?

Last weekend Karen and I stopped by the pottery store here in Kenosha—what's the name, the Great Midwest Pottery and Sporting Goods store, or some such? Well, we went in to see K.R.'s stuff.

We suddenly realized we didn't know the name of your pottery—1 guess I was just expecting to see "Ken Russell" on the bottom of a vase. But Karen saw a piece with the leaf design that she remembered from visiting your shop last year. (Quite a memory, huh? You better believe I have a book of dates to which 1 refer—I know she won't forget!)

So she turned it over and saw the small "ap" on the bottom, and thought she was mistaken. So after examining the entire store and finding no "Ken Russell Pottery" signs, Karen asked a couple of the sales ladies if they'd heard of this potter from South Dakota named Ken Russell. Blank stares.

Undaunted, Karen grabbed that piece she thought she recognized and asked where the piece had come from. On checking the records, the piece had come from "Annapolis Pottery". DING-DING-DING!!!

We have a Winner! Hold your cards! So now we've seen your stuff. Karen wanted to see what she already has before she buys anything, but she was favorably impressed with your work. As I told the sales lady, "Not bad for a former Marine helicopter pilot, huh?" Another blank stare.

Which brings me to the following: Do you, per chance, have a brochure? Do you take special orders? I'm not looking for anything out of the ordinary, just want to know what the options are.

If you do have a brochure, would you please send us one? 3208 86th Street, Kenosha, WI 53142 Boy, if someone had told me that by leaving Maryland and going to WIZ-consin I'd miss the storm of the season, I'd have laughed! We've had about 3 snowfalls here since I arrived, with a cumulative total of about 3-4 inches. A little less than the 17 inches received in DC. Karen and I will likely head north toward Green Bay this long weekend to see what we can find, but no firm plans yet.

Hope things are going well for you. I'll probably head back to MD for a couple weeks later this month—gotta pay bills! Sure looking forward to selling that house so 1 can be here permanentiy!!

Had a couple beers at O'Danny's Pub and Pit in Milwaukee last week after an Admiral's game (IHL). (Does Bob Leszczynski still own the place?)

They take their hockey seriously here—as they do the Packers. Cheeseheads of the world unite!! Take care—will type again later!! Wiz...

Thanks Wiz. I know I speak for Karen as well when 1 say: Get a job.

Now grab some dogs and Valvoline, 'cause you're about to have a pretty darn good time due to the Info Slam Masters of the Universe coming right into your homes from Dillingham Boulevard home of the exploiters of cake and vulgar surplus: It's time for them to ROCK YOUR WORLD with FLEET HOME TOWN NEWS RELEASES!!! Ted Branch, CO of VF-15 WAS half way through a six month deployment (remember the Home Office/FHTNR spacetime continuum) last August. Among lots of other stuff, Ted's squadron helped enforce the no-fly zone over Bosnia. Spence Tolis recently became the Skipper of PENNSYLVANIA. Good on you Spence!

Lastly, Yours Truly was fortunate enough to spend several days staying with Patti and Sam Hull while I exhibited my pots at the Dallas Gift Mart. Their two young'ns Elizabeth and Rebecca were absolute angels. Patti, thanks for all the wonderful vitties and sammiches, but most of all for your incredible hospitality. Sam is an engineer for CompuNet there in

Dallas. Sam, Patti, I sure had a blast seeing you two and thanks again for everything. Tell Paul to brace up!

That'll have to be a wrap. I'm off to raid the medicine cabinet of drugs to help get rid of this disease.

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Pres., Tim Kobosko Sec'y, Cdr Joseph A. Grace, Jr. USNR 15 Allard Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70119 (504)539-9255 (w) (504)486-9040 (h) Fax: (504)539-9255; E-Mail notc@gnofn.org It reminds me of high school (I guess this dates us by usual standards) to see the Colts vs. The Steelers and the Packers vs. The Cowboys. I keep looking for Staubach and Mean Joe Green, Bart Star and Johnny Unitas. Hard to believe that it has been over 20 years since those days of glory, and here they are back again. I thought that I'd best take time from the games to write the column for this month. I have a few notes from Christmas cards (send me your Christmas letter if you haven't already!) and letters that have come in.

First of all, as I mentioned in the notes after Homecoming, we are going back to the Company Rep idea.

This person will fill the gap between company mates and get me all of the data to enter into Shipmate.

The way that this should work is that they will keep in touch with each of their company mates and gather up the information. Once they have it all, they will send it to me either on disk, or E-Mail. We should be able to cycle through the entire Class at least once a year if not more. I'll try and get in as much as I can. I still need lots of reps, so if your company is not listed and you are interested, please give me a call. I have a few that signed up at the Class meeting, and they are as follows: 5"' Company; Jennifer Smith Holzapfel, 3507 Crossgate Circle S., Colleyville, TX 76034, 817685-8384, LTMOMUSNA@AOL.COM 7"' Company: Dave Foy, 2582 Windy Oak Drive, Crofton, MD 21114,410-451-3504 8'" Company: Cheryl Sponholtz, 1230 Patt-iot Lane, Bowie, MD 20716, 301-390-8576 20"' Company: Tom O'Keefe, 2313 Malraux Drive, Vienna, VA 22182, 703-204-1571 21" Company: Mike Grieco, 331 Red Magnolia Ct.,Millersville,MD 21108 22"" Company: John Pierce, 2535 Windwood Lane, Orange Park, FL 32073 28"' Company: Carl Hendershot, 13 Elmwood Road, Marblehead, MA 01945, 617-639-0372 29th Company: Marjorie Morley Bachman, 107 Stiatford Court, Peachti-ee City, GA 30269,404-4876981 31" Company: Lyle Burnham, 27118 Barwick Drive, Sahsbury, MD 21801,410)860-9727 (H), 410219-3987 (W) 32"'' Company: Kevin Ketchmark, 1923 Duffield Lane, Alexandria, VA 22307, 703-317-0123 (H), 703-614-2504 (W) 33"' Company: Sharon Hanley Disher, 403 Lexington Court, Yorktown, VA 23693, 804-989-0688 35'" Company: Dan Nagao, 2636 South Court, Palo Alto, CA 94306, 415-328-4302(H), 415-6558080 (W), dan_nagao@scea.sony.com Speaking of Dan Nagao, he sent in a letter from Homecoming on E-mail. It's good to know that the system works. Hope that more of you will take advantage of the technology as it makes it easier to put the information together Here it is:

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Just a note and some pictures on a great 15 year Homecoming. I had a chance to meet up several Classmates from 35th Company. Bob Zmirich (ZBelly) is still following his dad's footsteps with selling insurance in New Jersey and John Samuels (Samwise) is doing consulting work, also with an insurance company, but located in Texas. Steve Streightifr (Tiff), by the time of this writing, will have exited the Navy for greener pastures. He's located in San Diego with his new bride, Mary, who coincidentally, was our Color Girl. It only took him 15 years to finally walk down the aisle; the newlyweds look great! Dr. Ohm (John Merrill) was also there—how can anyone ever miss him!

Ohm is in housing constraction and looks as if he could still play ball. I think he saves a lot on equipment, instead of using a forklift or crane, he can just do the job with his bare hands. He had his hands full though, with four beautiful daughters. I guess in another decade, he'll have an entire football team. Ed Settle and George Martinez were also in attendance. Ed is a beltway bandit and was on his way to Europe. George is doing systems work with various casinos and lives in Las Vegas.

Lastiy, Jeff Gernand was at Homecoming, but I never did see him. He should have been easy to locate with his radioactive glow as Nanner is still in the nuke program, but somehow I missed him.

I also received some 35th company updates from Jeff Briggs (Briggseye). He's going to assume command of an F-18 squadron in Florida. Same Briggseye, whiter than rice, lanky and still knows his steam tables. He informed me that Matt Boyne, Keith Shultis and Jeff Miller were all still in; Matt and Keith are flying F-18's in Califomia and Texas respectively, and Jeff Miller is flying helos (location unknown). Also, he mentioned that Mike Buzzell (Buzz) is flying for FedEx. He told me that John Karonis is out doing consulting work and lives on the East Coast.

Samwise and Z-Belly filled me in on a couple of other 35er's. Todd Fish is married and doing well in Delaware and Ron Thompson is in Texas. However, no one seems to know the whereabouts of Marc Poussard (last seen in Monterey), Terry Mack, Jim Dunn, Robin Druce, Kathy Henderson and Tom Lake. So if they are out there, please give someone a holler Back to the reunion! Spent some time with Tony Verducci, Rob Catalano and Joe Edwards (all from 36); Charlie Meyers (Dr. Bogard) who still looks like a defensive back, Cdr Jim Gosnell (who is going to Monterey—as a student, not as an instractor), John Taylor, Ed Manns, Nick Katsiotis, Jerry Dalo, Ray Farmer, Rich Seller, Tony Jiles and several ex-track members, Mike Bizzaro, Brian Lair, Bob Aller, Jerry Chandler, Fred Dimitrew, and Cdr. Nels Frostenson (who is teaching EE at USNA). Needless to say, the Homecoming was fantastic and the efforts of Brian Burlingame (the '80 paraphernalia was great) and Tim Kobosko were much appreciated. Hats off to Larry Klawinski. or better yet, to his brother the Fire Marshal for letting us make a bonfire to end a wonderful day.

Just one last note (after all, I have to make up for not writing for 15 years), Bizz, Z-Belly, Samwise and I went to Atlantic City after the game.

Z-Belly and I lost, but Samwise collected $1,000 from our donations. We were tired, but enjoyed the ride back in Z's Lexus to Mount Laurel. As for the 35th Company, I'm located in Palo Alto, California, and am still seeking that ever elusive job of driving a Frito Lay track. (I can be reached by email at dan_nagao@interactive.sony.com).

Hope everyone had a great Holiday Season and New Years!

Steve Streightiff, Bob Zmirich, George Martinez, Ed Settle, John Samuels, and Dr Ohm (John Merrill)—35th Co. at Homecoming

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Mrs. and Mrs. Rob Catalan One of the things that we are working to achieve is a total listing of everyone's E-mail address for the Class. I don't think that it will be that difficult of a task. Jennifer Smith Holzapfel is putting the list together See her address up above and send her your information. That can be done either by E-mail, or send her a note. As more of us get up on the Internet, it should be much easier to keep in touch. Jim Pietrocini has put together a great home page for the Class. You can leave me messages for Shipmate right from the home page by clicking on my name.

This is a great medium for the column, and I encourage you to use it!

The Christmas cards have started to come in and it is great to hear from members of the Class. Unfortunately, it should be our parents that have lives like this, not us! But the reality of the situation is that we all have kids, mortgages, jobs, no jobs, and lives that look very much like people in their late 30's. Can we be that old? Pauline and Jeff (JC) Maynard wrote in from Sevema Park, Maryland, where Jeff has just checked into the University of Maryland Law School. He left the Navy on the 1st of November after a six month deployment to the Western Pacific and the Persian Gulf. Now he gets a chance to get to know his three children, Adam, Jillian, and Daniel. Pauline is working again in the Mortgage Banking industry and they are enjoying a new home (they also hope to stay there long enough to use all of the checks with this address on them before they move again!).

I think that I have found a new way to get people to write in, print something that is an error. I guess that after the Homecoming bash, it was tough to hear some of the comments on the tape that I carried around, so there were some obvious errors. Sorty about that. So here are some retractions and corrections. Sue Keller Keaney has confirmed that her husband is in fact Marty, not Jim, although she said if there were some great Jim's around, she'll consider interviewing for the position. Sony about that Marty. For Claire Sebrechts, she has checked everywhere around her house and cannot find any daughters that are 15 years old. She does however have five children, Jessica, 12, Kristin, 13, Heather, 10, Erin, 7, and Paula, 4. Claire and Sue were both at the same table while we were talking and it was very noisy...no excuse sir!

Candy and David Priddy checked in from their winter wonderland. Their two children, Laura, third grade, and Dean, second grade, keep them busy with bowling, soccer, and the standard kids things. David is the coach and Mom has been caught up in the bowling too. Dave just celebrated his 9th year with Ortho and is in his fifth year as a district manager. They are both active in the church where Candy helps in the nursery and Dave is finishing his term on the Deacon Board. Jon '67) and Jennie Smith Holzapfel checked in with news other than the collection of E-mail addresses. They have a son (Jon's son) who is a starting defensive tackle for the Navy team, #95, class of '97, as well as five other children. Jennie tried home schooling kids for the summer and describes it as fun—but a lot of work. She

is curtently working with six first and second graders on a problem for the Odyssey of the Mind competition in Febraary. Mary Ann and Pat Lefler wrote in from New Jersey. Pat changed from Goldman Sachs in May to accept a position with Citibank where he will trade government bonds. They should have their fourth child (incortectiy listed in the previous article) January 6th, to join Emily, 6, Matthew, 4, and Joshua, 1. More to follow. Sue and Marty Keaney are on their way to Atsugi, Japan, where Marty will be the Commanding Officer of HSL-51.

After screening for command the ball started rolling. They are excited about the move from Coronado, even though Marty has a short commute, their fourth grader, Peter, can walk to school, and Sue can take their two year old, John, everywhere safely...they are looking forward to unpacking the boxes so that they can pack them again with new knowledge of what is inside. As Sue so aptly put it...."We need to open the boxes packed in April so that we can have a garage sale before we go!"

Brenda and Cam Bosnic wrote in with notes about DJ, Tricia, Anna, and Benjamin. Cam is still working for Westinghouse, but the company is selling his division just after the new year. No word yet as to what will happen. He is still active with the reserves and plays golfevery chance he gets. Brenda is working as a full time Mom, traveling to where Cam is sent as often as she can. They just celebrated their thirteenth wedding anniversary.

A few Navy News Notes: James Jamison USMC just reported for duty with the US Transportation Command, Scott Air force Base, IL. CDR Brian Wood just reported for duty aboard GEORGE WASHINGTON, Norfolk, VA. CDR John O'Hara recently received the Meritorious Service Medal while serving with the Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center in Monterey, CA. CDR Karl Rader recently reported for duty with Navy Element Headquarters AFSouth, Naples, Italy.

Patty and Bill Killea checked in from San Francisco, CA where Bill has just completed his MBA course and a summer as an associate with an investment banking firm, Lehman Brothers. He has accepted a full-time offer from them and will begin working in August as a sales and trading associate in New York after taking a bar exam or two. They will move east in May, following Bill's graduating from both the business and law school. They plan to live in New Jersey and will be making a house-hunting trip in Febraary. Patti is now the physical therapy department head at Oakland Naval Hospital. In July, 96 she will resign her commission.

I do have a few more Christmas notes and some things that came in recentiy, but I'll hold them in fear of the Dark Age blues and the lack of mail during this period. If you wrote in, don't worry, it'll be in the next issue. For those of you who have still not checked in with the Class—drop us a line. As always, BEAR ARMY—Joe.

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Pres., LCdr Thomas P. Garrison III USN Sec'y. LCdr Gus Anderson USN 5446 Broadmoor St., Alexandria, VA 22310 The following are listed as whereabouts unknown with the USNA Alumni Association: Frederick K. Abell, Jr; Giro E. Adams; Marc A. Anderson; Capt William M. Anderson, USMC; Scott A. Antonelli; LTJG Bradley G. Amold, USN; LT Mark E. Bakotic, USN; Scott J. Barta; LTJG David J. Baudhuin, USN; LCDR Kevin A. Baugh, USN; Brian J. Baxter; Gregory S. Bean; Susan K. Beckett; IstLt John A. Bell, USMC; Gregory S. Bifiman; LCDR William P Bingham, USN; Scott P Blair; Gary B. Blume; Eric E. Boger; Gregory S. Bowman; Lesa K. Bradsher; John G. Brewer; John C. Brockwell; 1st Lt Tov B. Brog, USAF; LCDR Jennifer E. Brooks, USN; LT David W. Brosh, USN; Larence H. Brown, Jr; 1st Lt William F. Browning, USAF; Eugene R. Bukowski; Michael J. Cannella; LT Joseph G. Capstaff, USN; Andrew B. Carey; John W. Carson, III; Patt-ick L. Caylor; Ezekiel V. Cazares; Gilbert T. Ceballos; William D. Cobb; Stanley L. Cochran, Jr; Keith V. Comer; Alexander M. Cook; Douglas B. Cooper; Robert D. Cox, Jr.; Tabor A. Crombie; LT Joan E. Cuny, USNRR; James E. Daly; Steven E. Davis; Cynthia W. Dean; Kenneth C. DeFeo; Mark R. DeGrant; LT Bryan K. Del Valle, USN; Mrs. Richard E. Dempsey, Jr; Jeffrey J. Dever; LT Dominic S. Dixon, USN; Jamie C. Dodd; Ltjg. Robert J. Dorris; Christopher A. Douglas; LCDR George M. Dryhurst, USNR; LT Bruce W. Dudley, CEC, USN; William J. Duncan; LCDR Ho-song DuPont, USN; RobertA. Dye; LTEric A. Ekovich, SC, USN; LCDR Colleen L. Ellis, USN; Jerty A. Evins; LTJG Philip A. Ewing, USN; Jodie L. Farmer; IstLt Theodore J. Fertell, USMC; Thomas M. Fitzpatrick; Duane L. Flowers; Cesar A. Fortuno; LT Paul D. Friedrichs, USN; LT Kristin C. Galbreaith, USN; Reynaldo S. Garcia; Robert J. Garcia; ILT Michael H. Gartiott, USA; LCDR Gavin J. Giddings, USNR; Tobin M. Oilman; Matthew M. Gordon; James A. Goring; LT Francis P. Gorman, USN; Dennis L. Graves; Anna M. Green; Richard A. Greene; LCDR Robert B. Grimm, USN; John T. Gudahl; Grant M. Gunderson; Stanley R. Guzik; Jeffery L. Hafer; LT Peter P Haglich, USN; Michael W. Hancock; Jeffrey S. Harding; Patrick M. Hauck; LCDR Randall L. Hauke, USN; LTJG Herbert H. Hendrickson, USN; LTJG Richard J. Hine, USN; LT James E. Hogan, USN; Steven L. Hooper; IstLt Matthew R. Horton, USMC; Ms. Shelie R. Irwin; Joe D. Jackson; LTJG Ronald W. Jackson, USN; LCDR Floyd R. Jaggears, Jr., USNR; David R. Jobe; Mrs. Carol J. Jones; Charles R. Jones; Michael V. Keiley; Edward M. Kelly; Francis J. Kelly; LT John M. Kennedy, USN; Gary L. Kerstetter; LT Pace R. Kessenich, USN; Capt Philip H. King, USMC; Douglas G. Knox; LTJG Clinton J. Knudson, USN; LTJG Pamela J. Kocornik, USN; William B. Krumeich; Charies Laird; Jack W. Lamb; LT Vincent L. Lamolinara, USN; Frederick N. Lancia, II; Gregory J. Latta; Stephen P. Lauzon; Capt Donald E. Lema, USMC; Michael D. LeMaster; LT Douglas E. Lenker, USNR; Donald E. Lindahl, Jr; Capt James D. Lingar. USMC; Don L. Loa, Jr; Fermin D. Lopez; Lawrence B. Lucas; LT Donald

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L. Maconi, CEC, USN; Theron M. Maddox; Thomas L. Mahon, Jr.; John E. Malapit; Blake R. Martinet; Capt Ernest A. Matacotta, USMC; Robert J. Mau; Capt Keith H. Maxwell, USAF; Scott W. McAllister; LT Joseph S. McClain, USN; Samuel H. McCroskey; Christopher M. McDermott; LTJG Patrick W. McGehee, USN; Lt. Keith D. McGill; Stephen M. McNally; Robert Menck, III; Timothy R. J. Merkel; David S. Meyers; LT Robert J. Miles, USNR; LT Thomas M. Millard, USN; Danny L. Mims; LT Tertence B. Moran, USN; Earl E. Morgan, III; John S. Neuerburg; Kurt W. Nisi; LT Douglas B. Nordman, USN; IstLt Michael J. Norton, USMC; Daniel M. O'Brien; Michael W. O'Toole; Mrs. Jeffrey C. Ohl; LT Prichard R. Ortiz, USN; LT Bernt L. Oydna, USN; LTJG David K. Palmer, USN; Frederick J. Pappalardo; Ms. Jeanne M. Parker; Capt Philipp M. Patch, USMC; LCDR William E. Patterson, Jr., USN; LCDR Kenneth M. Peny, USN; Jacques A. Pierte; Andrew S. Pillado; Joseph G. Planeta; Cheri A. Poremba; Lonnie D. Powell; LT David M. Price, USN; Barty R. Prokop; Tony L. Puentes; Anthony G. Queen; LCDR Thomas A. Ray, USNR; LCDR Thomas L. Reese, USN; Charies A. Remkes; LT Patrick A. Reno, USN; LT John M. Richardson, USN; Daniel C. Riggs; Serge Rigisich; LT Raymond M. Robichaud, Jr., USN; Francis X. Rodgers, III; Miguel R Rodriguez; LT John L. Russell, USN; Ben H. Ryan, III; Douglas W. Ryan; LT Warten J. Samoluk, USN; LT John D. Sanders, USN; Christopher J. Sano; LCDR Peter D. Sauve, USN; William J. Scanlon; Gregory L. Schellin; Leo E. Schrider; Gerard R. Sealy; Stephen T. Semienick; James T. Shaver; LT Paul M. Shaw, USN; James M. Shumpert; LT Michael B. Smack, USNR; David R Soderlund; Douglas B. Spencer; Charles P. Spink; Joseph J. Sprys; LTJG Michael A. Staib, USN; LCDR James P Steele, III, USN; Wilham L. Stephens, Jr; Robert W. Strohmeyer; Dean L. Studt; LT Robert A. Sturgell, USNR; Wayne A. Surdoual; Marc G. Swartz; IstLt Steven R Taracevicz, USMC; Tony R. Taylor; James K. Teaff; Karen M. Thompson; Sean M. Thompson; Lawrence A. Tilghman; IstLt Phillip C. Tissue, Jr, USMC; Thomas C. Traaen; Capt Gregory S. Tyson, USMC; LT Ronald Ungaro, CEC, USN; Gregory B. Upton; Anthony C. Vaca; IstLt Oriando M. Valore, Jr, USMC; LT Thomas L. Van Petten, USN; Charies B. Vaughn; John P Vena; Michael A. Volpe; Stephen G. Walker; Doak H. Wallace; Charles E. Walseman; Mark A. Wenham; Randall T. Wert; LT Michael P Wetherell, USN; LT Timothy G. Wild, USN; Arthur Wiley, Jr; LTJG Anthony Williams, USN; Mark R. Williams; Robert O. Wimmer; Sonja Wischow; Kenneth W. Wisian; Thomas P. Wood; Jordon W. Woods; Michael E. Wright; Alan V. Wynne; IstLt Neal H. Zendle, USMC.

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Pres., Lt. James H. Flatley, IV USN 5202 Ocean Dr., Emerald Isle, NC 28594 Sec'y., Capt. Gary C. Schmidt, USMC LT John Hughes, USNR 182 Sherman Hill Rd., Woodbury, CT 06798-3616 203-263-2980 (H) Happy New Year! May your year be filled with the pleasure and passion we search for in our daily straggle to make a difference in this world. 1 just watched the movie It's a Wonderful Life with Jimmy Stewart and it reminded how important we are as individuals and what we do has significant impact.

We are special people; we chose to attend the Naval Academy; we survived, developed and experienced the 4 years at Annapolis; and we joined the Fleet to

serve the ideals and values this nation stands for. It makes me proud to think of my shipmates who have made, are making, and will make significant contributions to making the world a better place to live.

Whether it's at sea or ashore, in the military or in the private sector, we have chosen to be different, to take charge and make things happen.

OK. OK. I know I can get a little sappy sometimes, but I am proud to be a part of the military tradition and part of the "Long Blue Wave".

Well I'm sure we've got some shipmates that have deployed to remote areas of the globe in support of the peacekeeping operation in Bosnia. I hope all goes well for you folks. Its a difficult mission but one I think we must undertake. Let's not forget some of the other operations that don't get the same media attention as this Bosnian operation, we've had shipmates in the Adriatic for the last few years flying in harms way.

Well, let's get on with some more personal things, like where is John Scanlan; when is Mike Keating going to get a haircut; have Mary and Iric Bressler had another baby, and when is the next party at T\irk Powell's house. I don't have the answers, but I'm sure somebody out there knows what's going on.

Dr. Walter Molano sent in an update. Walt finished up his doctorate at Duke last May and was duly rewarded by hisfirmby promoting him to Vice President. A Dr. and a VP at the same time. I must be doing something wrong, I'm still trying to get past the "Ensign Parker" stage in my company. Congratulations Walt. Walt and Mary Beth are enjoying sailing on Long Island Sound when they are not teaching at Yale, finishing the manuscript for his book, and getting the house ready for their new baby. I guess once the baby comes they'll have a little more free time to relax.

The other letter this month featured Judy and Ken Enriquez. Kenny just got back from his deployment with VAQ-141 aboard ROOSEVELT. His squadron flew numerous missions in the Bosnia OP area, and made the homecoming that more thrilling and rewarding for everyone. Ken is on his second squadron tour at Whidbey Island. Ken previously completed a masters degree at the PG school followed by tours with VX-5 at China Lake and VAQ-137. Ken clued us in on the locations of Dave Fuhrmann being at Whidbey, Dave Bartholomew in Norfolk, and Leo McKay and Darwin Webster being in Maryland somewhere. Thanks for the letters and pix Walt and Ken. I don't think I mentioned that Dwight DiOrio stopped by recently (summertime) on his way to some family outing. Dwight and Katie are living near Andover MA for a few years. Dwight is regional manager with a well known (but my memory fails me) pharmaceutical company. I just got (really, this isn't one of those pieces of mail I've had for a few months and forgot about and now I'm just getting to) a list of a the folks who made it to Homecoming this past season. But since the list is soooo long and you guys who were there know who you are, I'll just ask you to send in your own observations of the festivities. Speaking of football seasons, (I was going to try to forget about Dec. 2). I was sick for almost week ( OK, I couldn't drink for about 20 minutes but it felt like a week). It's a shame that the Class of '96 will have to graduate without a victory over Army, but it's even worse for me because my sister (USMA '96) will forever remind me that she never lost to Navy. It was just incredible, one minute we've got the game locked up and the next we're a sinking battieship. Well, 1 guess surviving adversity builds character But let's build a few wins here guys.

We haven't had a winning season since our senior year ( I am only repeating a statistic 1 heard on the radio, if somebody knows for sure please cortect me).

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Now let's see what CHINFO sent in this month a whole new batch of Fleet Hometown New Releases.

LCDR Gerry "Harry" Harrington was awarded his fourth (yes fourth) Navy Achievement Award.

Gerry is the training officer at the Trident Sub Training Facility in Kings Bay GA. Whoa, 4 Navy Achievement Medals, I think he's doing a pretty good job or as CHINFO puts it "a proven track record for excellence ". MAJ. Chris "The Pope" St. George recently transferted to NAS Cecil Field in Jacksonville FL. LCDR Brian "Not John" Hinkley just finished his deployment with VAQ-141 as well. Also aboard ROOSEVELT for this past deployment were, LCDR Jamie "George" McGovern (HS-3), and LCDR Ron "Caruso" Robinson ( VS-24). Besides flying over Bosnia, and spending 79 out of the first 90 days at sea the boys got to visit Greece, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates. Looks like SPEC OPS is going to get a little meaner, both LCDRs John "Woody" Wood, and Paul "Scare 'em " Scares just reported for special assignment to Headquarters, Special Operations Command at MacDill AF Base. ( I hope you guys don't take these "nicknames" personally. I always thought it was fun when the guy from ESPN, Chris "Brnrr" Berman, used quirky "sobriquets" when quickly mentioning a person. I will only use them in the Fleet News section if they don't offend anybody.)

Well, that's all I've got folks. As usual, the editor is holding the presses for me, but as soon as we land I will send this in. You know, sometimes this "job" makes me feel like one of those old news cortespondents you'd see in the movies typing up the next days story on a manual typewriter and sending it in by telegram. Only now it's done on my laptop and using a wireless modem I download my gibberish directly to our editor who then consolidates it with all the other columns and articles then creates the next issue of Shipmate right on her desktop computer. I can't imagine how much more efficient we will be within the next few years. Speaking of technology, I can now be reached through this Internet thing. My address is "hughesnavy@aol.com". I don't have my own homepage (yet), but USNA does. Unfortunately, I don't remember how to get there (hey I'm at 35,000 ft in an airplane, I can't remember everything) and don't forget the Over the Wall BBS. Its fun to be "wired", although I do waste a lot of time "surfing the net" having no idea what I'm doing, but I'm leaming. GO NAVY, John.

The ordinary man thinks about how to spend his time, the extraordinary man thinks about how to USE his time. Some guy I heard say something like that sometime in the past (I certainly can't take credit for something so wise).

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Pres., Steven G. Young c/o Legg Mason 600 Washington Ave., Towson, MD 21204 800- 368-2558 Sec'y, LCdr Toni Kasprzak, USN 4205 Dandridge Tertace, Alexandria, VA 22309 h(703)799-0832; w(703)602-4756xl67; DSN 3224756x167; Internet address: kasprzak_toni_lcdr @hq.navsea.navy.mil; CompuServe account number 73121,2252 Dear Classmates: Well, Christmas and New Year's have come and gone and on goes another issue of the "Class that Never Sleeps!" Curtently I am on the left coast again in Portiand, Oregon while the right coast deals with theBHzzardof'96!

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Snail-Mailbox Our first letter comes from Bill McMasters!

Check out his bird's eye view of Mount Fuji! Bill is in the front seat. In the back seat of the plane is Capt.

Dave Polatty, CO of INDEPENDENCE, USNA'71.

Mount Fuji at Mach 2â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Bill McMasters, pilot Bill writes that his career path has been fairly straight forward: TRACOM (Pilot), VF-124 (F-14 RAG Miramar), VF191 (until it decommissioned), VF-51 (Full JO tour), and he just finished up at Miramar as a TOPGUN Instractor He curtently is in the midst of his department head tour as Operations Officer in VF-154 in the Far East still flying F14As. Life in Atsugi, Japan is significantly different from San Diego.

Bill has crossed paths with several members of '84 onboard INDEPENDENCE ( C V - 6 2 , the oldest ship in the Navy), among them are Doug Cuthbert, Tito Dua, Kurt Wolterdorf, and Dave Benson. To Bill's knowledge, however, the CVW-5 on the "tip of the spear" is curtentiy lacking any other '84 folks.

The McMasters family will be leaving Japan in December 1996, hopefully for the Naval War College in Newport, RI. Anyone interested in updating Bill with your whereabouts can reach him at VF154, FPO AP 96601-6123.

From the Information Superhighway: My first three emails come from my new San Diego Staff cortespondent Stan Rasbury (Srasbury@aol.com).

He wrote with an update and also nominated a Lost Classmate of the Month. Stan writes that he settied in the San Diego area (and is flying with HC-11 out of North Island) and, in case you're wondering, he has been in the San Diego area since June 1995. Prior to that he went through the H-3 Fleet Replacement Squadron to bring him back up to speed before sending him off to go fly admirals around on flagships.

Stan was ship's company on an LPD for two years prior to that. Stan says he was actually beginning to feel more comfortable on the bridge of a ship than in the cockpit (scary thought, huh?). Anyway, things are going rather well. He has a daughter in first grade and two boys (twins) in kindergarten. Stan and his wife spend most evenings helping the kids with their homework (can you believe that they actually have homework in kindergarten?).

Stan emailed me again to update us on some Classmates of the California persuasion. First, Jackie (Davis) McCluskey is the Executive Officer of FACSFAC San Diego, basically if you fly or float in the Southern Califomia area you talk to these folks.

Gerry Peoples is now working at the Boats and Docks division of NAS North Island. Stan ran into Gerry where all the elite meet...at the post office.

Mary and Kurt Wolterdorf are back in the San Diego area while Kurt is going through the SH-60F FRS. Tom Huff and Tom Meadows are in the process of going back to sea on fleet F/A-18 squadrons for their Department Head tours. Bill O'Connell was also sighted in San Diego getting ready to start the P-3 FRS, having recently completed his disassociated tour (on his way to a Department Head tour).

Bill also informed Stan that Sean Sullivan had selected for Major and was in the process of becoming

a military lawyer. While in Japan, Stan ran across (several times since they were both in the Arabian Gulf) Al Alabata. Al is in Norfolk doing his Department Head tour in an H-46 squadron. On Stan's way across country with his family in tow, the Rasburys stopped by Gulf Shores, Alabama to visit Larry Haynes, his new wife, Lisa, and their two children, Nathan and Jennifer (since then they have added Jonathan Clay bom on 15 November 1995).

My next email was kind of a delayed response from Diane (Hardin) Archer who writes that she has encountered Mike Jones who is also working on his MBA at Ohio State University. Diane expects to finish her degree program this Spring and go back to sea to an undisclosed ship. Diane and husband Denny are members of the OSU golf club and are enjoying their time in Columbus.

Tim Wise provided this month's last email of knowledge. Tim writes, Tom Kym is working with Allied Signal in Tortance, CA. The last time that Tim spoke with Tom he was working on envfronmental control systems for commercial aircraft. In particular, he seemed to be going to Korea to network with some of their airline reps.

Glenn Stahl is working for General Motors in Dearborn, MI. Since Tim does not know exactiy what Glenn is doing...Glenn, drop me a line!

Last but not least, Tim is working at NAVAIR on a long term TDY from China Lake. Tim is working at the V-22 Osprey Class Desk, in case anyone has V-22 questions. Tim also has a house in Alexandria, VA if anyone is cruising through looking for a place to stay. Tim's home phone number is 703-329-2245 and work is 703-604-2440x5210. Tim really does have a female roommate with a French accent who as Tim says is "just a roommate."

From Toni's World Wide Web: A few weeks ago, Mike Collins gave me a call to update me on his whereabouts. Mike relocated to Annapolis, MD in October 1995 to commence his dream job as being an associate editor at Proceedings. His wife, Bobbi, has been hired at Alumni House, making them the true Annapolis "Power Couple." [Ed note: see Bobbi's bio in "All Hands" January-February Shipmzte...Nancy] Mike's home phone number is 410-626-8876 or work is 410-2686110. Mike updated me on Bucky D'Andrea who is working for SAIC. Bucky and wife Dana have a girl, Renee. Chip Lindsay got married, details unknown (send us a wedding proof please!). Neil Duffy is a high school teacher in Norfolk, VA and coaches lacrosse and girl's basketball. His wife, Jennifer, recently had a baby.

The other two photographs are from football tailgaters. In no particular order pictured are Ken Braithwaite who is an elected councilman in Delaware City, Pennsylvania; Kurt Knapper who is a management consultant for KPMG Peat Marwick, and his friend Kristen Trask; Chris Collins, who is stationed at NAVAIR; Bart Rowe; and Earl Panico who is a vice president with Dean Witter and his wife, Dr Bonnie Mazur, a dentist. The Panicos live in New Jersey right outside of Atlantic City.

Partying in the parking lotâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Earl Panico, Bonnie Mazur, Kurt Knapper, Kristen Trask, Bart Rowe

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'84 Tailgate Family of the Month: This month our feature goes international! Bill McMasters sent in this month's selectee family who curtentiy reside in Japan! From left to right are Bill, Lauren and Will plus some unknown member of the population of Japan. Will is better known as "The Deuce" having been named after his father and engaging in similar behavior patterns.

Family of the Month—The McMasters Lost Classmate of the Month: Stan Rasbury nominated this month's winner! Stan writes: I'm having a tough time tracking down one of my roommates from First Class year. The last time I saw Vince Donlan was about 1988 when he was stationed in the Philippines and 1 came through there on a regular basis. Since then I haven't heard a peep out of him, he used to have family in the San Diego area, but I'm unable to locate them now. If anyone knows of his whereabouts or if he still reads Shipmate, please have him get hold of me at my email address or at the following address: Stan Rasbury, 620 Hampshire Lane, Chula Vista, Ca 91911. With warmest regards, Toni

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Chris Lowery and Paul Jenkins were also at the tailgater, but missed the picture. That is 17 out of 27 company mates and Tom challenges any other company to beat that. For those of you that would like to reach Tom he passed on his addresses. 10055 Field Court, Manassas, VA, 22110; 703-361-6545 or tom_george @ sar.com My second note was a Christmas card from Paul Rosmilso. He passes on that he was impressed at how many turned out for the reunion festivities. He is in the job hunting mode and hopes to find something close to Annapolis.

The remainder of my notes are via e-mail. Four of them actually. The first is from Greg McGiffney.

He comments that the reunion was indeed a blast, and wished those still subject to the whims of the Navy could have been able to travel. Forming the contingent from 18th Company were Alyson and Tom Malick, Julie and Todd Olson, Althea and Mike Huggins, John Miley and date, Jeff "JB" Walker, Larry "LM" Hickey, Chuck Smith, Dave Deist, Gene Milowicki, Bill Nolan and Holly and Greg McGiffney. Greg says none of them were smart enough to bring children—imagine that, but there will be plenty of time to recrait for the class of 2014 (or thereabouts). At the game, but not the tailgater were Simon Hillman, Andy Andow, Boothe Higgins, Brian Saxman and Dave Morris.

Yes, you don't have to reread the previous lines, John Miley did have a date. The lovely Anne Marie Looney of Virginia Beach escorted John quite admirably. Having met with the immediate approval of Mrs Huggins and Mrs. McGiffney, John felt the immediate pressure of "relationship building" by both these lovely ladies. Now far be it from us to question John's ability to maintain a relationship with a member of the opposite sex, it is just that she seems to put up with him! Anyway the biggest question is when will either JB or LM even get a date? Only time will tell. Speaking of JB, he is going for the

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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 nheckma@naples.dla.mil There was a pretty good cross section of the ways I received news this time. Some letters, a Christmas card and mostly e-mail. And now that 1figuredout how to tap into the e-mail at home, things just became that much easier. And on to the good stuff.

And first the letter. It is from Priscilla and Tom George. After graduation Tom went to Pensacola for flight training, where he ended up selecting the S-3 community. His heart was set on A-6's, but the Navy's "quality spread" system thought otherwise.

He is right in commenting that in the end it turned out to be a better choice. He and Priscilla stayed in San Diego after the RAG. where Tom flew with VS29. Priscilla is the former Priscilla Roberts of

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Whittier, CA whom Tom says many people of 2nd Company will remember as the girlfriend of Brian Broberg. Tom says if you are definitely interested in the long and unique story of how they got together, you'll have to request it personally. But anyway, Tom and Priscilla were married 8 August '86. The wedding festivities lasted two days because Tom had to return to Pensacola to finish flight training. Also in VS-29 with Tom was Frances Ranch. After two deployments, Tom and Priscilla headed to DC where Tom as an intern with the Joint Chiefs of Staff. On the staff he worked within the J-4 Directorate, which those of you who have dealt with "jointness" recognizes as the Logistics Directorate. He was disappointed at first, but was soon to leam it was the best place to be. He showed up right in the middle of Desert Shield and was part of the major logistics push for Desert Shield. When Desert Storm hit, he was able to work in the Logistics readiness Cell of the National Military Command Center (NMCC) as an action officer. He says it was an eye opening experience—there is so much to see as a junior officer in Washington. After the internship we worked for eight months on the Navy Family Housing program before he resigned his commission. Once in civilian life, he jumped into his dream job which was to work with computer systems, with a company in Arlington, VA called SRA (Systems Research and Applications). He says it has been the best place to work and has allowed him to pursue many professional goals he had for years. Tom and Priscilla curtently live in Manassas, VA with their three daughters, Sarah and Amy (7 years—twins) and Anna Kate (10 months). They also have a black lab, Bailey, who thinks he is the fourth child. Tom sends a picture of the 2nd company at the reunion and says the reunion was one of the highlights of this past year and was so great to see old friends again and get reacquainted.

Brian Broberg, Dan Stout, Dave O'Neill, honorary classmate Louis Chiavacci and their wives all met with Priscilla and Tom for breakfast before the game.

2nd Company at the tailgater:(kneeling) Tom George, Dave O'Neill, Rick Snow, (standing) Brian Broberg, Andy Butterfield, Greg Olson, Gary Kent, Mike Tranchina, Jeff Heida, Dan Stout, John Mlincsek, Ralph Portnoy, Rich Hartman, Joe Valentine, Jack Stem.

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record of most learned man in our Class. First of all he was a BULL major, and then he went for the VGEP program in History. But he decides nuclear power is more his speed, so he goes sailing under the ice cap for like six or seven years. But alas, not enough studying once you qualify, so now HE IS IN MED SCHOOL at UVA. What he didn't count on was that just because you are the most eligible bachelor (and future MD) in Charlottesville, doesn't mean you have a lot of spare time to pursue the lovely women of VA. Such a dichotomy. Now, Greg says, LM is another story. After arrivingfromNYC (where he is involved in some scams to divest people of their money in one curtency and trade it for some third world govemment securities) at dusk (Hey Larry, the tailgater started at 1 lam, not pm), he joined the 18th Company get together, alas dateless. Of course, if Larry ever actually SPENT any of the money he ever made, he might have major babes hanging on all over him. Whatever... at least he avoided jail this time.

Mike and Althea Huggins have two daughters, Madeline and Rachel, who after seeing the family Christmas card, Greg says will be the DEFINITION of Southem Belles. Mike will probably be headed

for trouble in 10 years, warning off "gentiemen callers" with a crowbar. From the McGiffneys. Kyle is 3 and Holly is now practicing Dental Hygiene in Bakersfield, CA and teaching it one day a week at Taft College. On top of raising Kyle and expecting an addition to the family in July. Greg says they can only afford one in college at a time. And finally why Bakersfield? In Greg's effort to maintain employment as a rep for his company, Betz Labs, the powers that be decided they needed come competent help in the San Joaquin Valley. After paying for the loss incurted by them for the Orange County bankruptcy devalued home, they enticed them to move to the land of Summertime, $300 PG&E bills and mandatory swimming pools. But, he says, it is still cooler in the summer that 2FRUL on BERKELEY in the South China Sea. Greg is still in the reserves, and is also a LCDR on the CPE staff. But as luck would have it, after leaving active duty, he served on 3 NRF ships and promoting he out of pay billets, he is now working on the #1 staff unit in the west.

Not only that but he is trying to complete the Naval War College cortespondence courses in his spare time. He is also the president of the local chapter of

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the Naval Reserve Association and is working on setting up a scholarship fund for recognizing the best of the local kids entering the Navy though various accession programs and/or NJROTC. (He's open for donations—c/o Naval Reserve Assoc, 913 San Carlos Way, Bakersfield, CA 93309 Attn: Big Valley Scholarship Fund. This doubles as his home address and in case you need it 805-837-4585 or gmcgiffney @aol.com.) Also, since there was no one in the vast county of Kem serving as a Blue and Gold Officer, he volunteered so that the Woops and Zoomies didn't have a monopoly on the local gene pool. Greg finishes with, "It was great seeing everyone at the reunion", and "Let's do it again." If anyone knows the whereabouts of Richie Nowak or Frank Gunsallus, CALL. And as a final note, he asks what happened to the subscriptions to the 18th Co Enquirer (Libel suits not withstanding)?

My second is from Steve Kelly. He just dropped me a quick note to check the functioning of my email and mentioned he had joined the ranks of home brewers. He did a dark weisen beer for the command function Super Bowl Party. One of those things he is gets to do as CO. My third note is from the "other" John Edwards (of 12th Co). He joined the computer generation with a Christmas computer. After graduation, John joined the Civil Engineer Corps (AKA no time underway) and made the usual CEC rounds. Public Works—go unclog the toilet at the Admiral's house, ROICC—hire a contractor to go unclog the toilet at the Admiral's house, Seabees—stay away from the Admiral's house, and graduate school—spend a year, at Navy expense, doing a thesis on why the Navy should stop building Adnurals' houses. After selection to LCDR last year, he had the opportunity to retum to the Seabees as the Operations Officer for NMCB ONE. He just finished a deployment to Rota, Spain (not exactly underway, but still away from the family for seven months) and will deploy in June to Guam. In the interim, he Judi (his high school sweet heart and Kate (11), Allison (8), Lauren (6) and Kevin (3) call the bustling metiopolis of Gulfport, MS home. Along with hurricanes and casino gambling.

Greg also reminded me I forgot one intra-Class couple a couple of columns back. Debbie (Peck) and Greg Brown. They are out of the Navy and living in Portland, Maine. Deb is a high powered attorney with a lot of initials after her name and Greg says child number three was bora in November An my last e-mail "letter" isfromBob Armstrong.

He comments he is becoming like many of us. It is far easier to put fingers to keyboard and drop an email, than put pen to paper (or printer to paper).

Curtentiy he is attending NPS, studying computer science. The curriculum started last June and will finish in September of next year. Bob has been selected for Major and should pin it on sometime this spring. Before NPS he did three years with the 3d Battalion, 11th Marines in 29 Palms, Ca where he was the Adjutant, CO of Battery L and the 7th Marines Fire Support Coordinator. He deployed to Somalia with the first gig there—the one where some good was actually done. In November of '93 Bob was martied to Michelle McGroarty of Philadelphia, PA. They have a year old daughter. Savannah, and are practicing for more. Also at NPS are Geny Peters '84, Mile Coleman, Eric Ruttenburg, Dave Adamiak and Brandie Pollowy '88.

And care of Bruce Hacker—36th Co at the reunion tailgater.

Until next time. And hopefully not from Sarajevo—I'm attempting to hold out until the weather gets warmer, Guam ruined me. Nancy

36th Co at the tailgater: (Kneeling) Chuck Watson, Lynn (Casity) Flint, George Bereska, Christy (Sahler) Banderra, Norm Fitzpatrick, (standing) Tim Morgan, Bob Barwis, Nancy Heckman, Jeff Schwarz, Brace Davis, Brace Hacker and Tom Mikkelson.

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Pres., LT Paul S. Gibson, USN Sec'y, Jeff Hornberger 348 E. Arabian Drive Gilbert, AZ 85296 email: "p26825@email.mot.com phone: 602-441-1371 Are you out there, '86!?!

First off, I want to apologize for the lack of info this month, but I haven't heard much from anyone since Christmas. I have talked to several folks by phone however, and I promise you all that I will bring you up to speed at the next writing.

I have gotten alot of inquiries with regard to '86's ten year reunion, and I will pass out what I have so far. Dan White has reserved some rooms for '86ers at both the Days Inn (near the mall) and at the Annapolis Martiott Waterfront. The respective phone numbers are: 410-224-2800 and 410-268-7555. After talking with a few people who were at the five year reunion, they suggest that you get as close to downtown as possible, because it is easy to stumble back "home" after celebrating a Navy win rather than trying to drive.

The site for the '86 tailgater is yet to be determined, but plans are to have it near the Quonset Hut. Price for the bash has not yet been figured out, but we do know that it must be paid for NLT 30 days prior There is some other stuff in the idea stages, but the curtent plans are to have Friday night reserved for company get-togethers, Saturday night is the Intemational Dinner at the Alumni House, and Sunday a buffet breakfast is slated for the Annapolis Marriott Waterfront.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!!! ff you have any ideas for Class or company gatherings, let me know, and I will pass those along to Dan and everyone else.

The weekend is for us, and we have alot of supporting assets in place to help us out.

Again, I apologize for the brevity of this column, but I promise more next month, especially on Homecoming. I have also received many "Do you know where (fill in the blank) is now?" questions from alumni both in our Class and out, so if you read this, and have been out of the loop, drop me a line.

As always, take care of yourselves, and those you take care of. Later, Jeff

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Pres., Capt. Owen Duke USMC Sec'y, Lt. Tim Wolf USN PO. Box 87, Annapolis MD 21404 703-271-0907 Washington, DC The Blizzard of '96—those of us in the Mid-Atlantic and in the Northeast can now say, "been there, done that." However, there are more important matters to deal with, such as spring break, St. Patrick's Day, and...

Tony Sindoni had quite a year in 1995—he got martied in July, became a civilian in September, and took a job with Pepsi in the Harrisburg, PA area. Tony and Laraine's children, Lauren and A.J. are doing well, and now can share in the expectation of a new sibling in the family, expected this July.

From another 29th Company Classmate, Michael Gieg dropped a line on his goings-on from San Jose, CA. After graduation and nuclear power school, Michael served on PASADENA, ending up transferring homeports from Groton to San Diego, and concluded his active duty career at the Submarine Training Facility in San Diego. After a brief stint working in the

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family business in Bakersfield, he is now working for Integrated Device Technology, Inc. in San Jose as a Product Marketing Engineer. His email address is MGieg@aol.com.

Taking time from his braising schedule of battling Shaq, Akeem, Patrick, Alonzo, and other NBA centers, David M. Robinson dropped a note to let everyone know that things are going well for he, Val and his family in San Antonio. Even with all the fanmail he receives, David is able to keep up with '87 and alumni activities as a Shiprrmte reader. The reigning NBA Most Valuable Player is once again leading the Spurs toward the playoffs, while chasing Michael Jordan for the scoring title. Thanks to David for the update and best of luck to him for the remainder of the season.

Ann and Paul Buck with their children Out in the wild west at NAS Fallon, Paul Buck is stationed with VFA-127, the Pacific Fleet Adversary squadron. Paul and wife Ann have three children: Michael, Mark, and Katie (bom this past September). Also in Nevada with Paul is Joe VanHelden.

Monica were married in June 1993 and son Gus was bom in November 1994. Parker can be reached at 735 International Blvd., Apt. #119, Houston, TX 77024 or at 713-681-7824.

Parker Ladwig with Monica and Gus Fleet Home Town News Center—just when you thought they forgot to write—Owen Duke returned after completing a six-month South American deployment with the UNITAS Marine Expeditionary Force embarked aboard ASHLAND, one of seven U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships that participated in UNITAS '95. After participating in NATO activities in support of the UN in Bosnia, Ted Williams returned from his deployment last Fall aboard THEODORE ROOSEVELT. Ted is stationed at Whidbey

with Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 141. John Tigan received his master's degree from PG school in Monterey last year. Mike LaVigna, stationed aboard CLEVELAND, participated in a joint humanitarian sea exercise between U.S. and Russian forces, the first of its kind held on U.S. territory. The exercise was conducted as part of the 50th anniversary celebrating the end of World War II. Piper and Keith Spencer with sons Christian and Thomas I received an update from Keith Spencer over the holidays. He and Piper have two children, sons Christian and Thomas. Following Piper's transition from active duty to the reserves at the end of June, the Spencer family will move from Virginia Beach to Gettysburg, PA where Keith will begin his studies at the Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary in mid-August. Before leaving active duty in Febraary of 1994, Keith served on the COMNAVMAR staff in Guam with Bill Byrne, who is back in fleet as a SWO department head. The Spencer's curtent email address is pspen22448@aol.com.

To all those in 23rd Company, Randy Ferguson says hello. He transferted from VMFAT-101 in El Toro to CVW-3 as a CAG LSO. On March 2, Randy is to be married at the Chapel to Laura Zedick of Hampton, VA. Rob Monroe and Darryl Watkins are still at VMFAT-101.

Adding another email address to the list. Kirk Benson can be reached at KRB@IDS.NET. Kirk wrote his update while at Department Head School in Newport, where Classmate John Ortiz serves as an instractor Kirk ran into Chris Schenk and Fred LaTrash at the Army-Navy game in December.

Parker Ladwig wrote from Houston, where he is working as an Information Specialist for McKinsey & Co, an international consulting firm. He and wife

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Yeah, we'll go into the game soon.

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Would you like to see a classmate honored in Alumni Hall? Anniversary, Birthday, Graduation, or IVlemorial Gift. Call Honor Chair Coordinator, Jennifer John, 410-263-4448 xll8for details.

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"After all, one doesn't get one's name in Reef Points by being the best dam administrator in the Naval Service. It takes great deeds in the face of overwhelming odds to implant your name indelibly in the minds of all the Plebes yet to scale the Hemdon." Robert Timberg '64, author of The Nightingale's Song (quoting alumni Ron Benigo p.

30). TTFN. TJW. The following are listed as whereabouts unknown with the USNA Alumni Association: John J. Adams; Walter D. Adams; Kurt W. Allen; Isidro M. Alvarez; Wayne J. Armstrong; Darryl A. Asp; Gregory J. Atchitz; Howard M. Baca; Kenneth S. Bartunek; John A. Bechtold; Troy M. Bell; David R. Berman; Anthony R. Ben^; LT Carol L. Berry, USN; Scott A. Bird; Kenneth I. Black; Capt Enoch J. Blazis, USMC; Arthur Borja; Miss. Bethanne R. Boscia; LTJG Scott A. Boyer, USN; LTJG Sybil V. Bradley, USN; John R. Brake; Thomas A. Braun; John M. Brennan; Paul R Brow; IstLt Suzanne M. Brown, USMC; Richard A. Browning; LTJG Kathleen M. Buckley, USN; LT David L. Burnham, Jr, USN; LT Robert N. Burns, Jr, USN; Mrs. Amy D. Byrne; LTJG John S. Cameron, USN; IstLt Michael J. Carroll, USMC; LTJG Gary A. Carter, USN; Dominick Casamassina; Steven C. Chamberlin; LTJG Arthur B. Clark, II, USN; Michael A. Coggins; Anthony S. Coker; Matthew V. Colagiuri; LT Robert E. Coleman, USN; LT Rabon E. Cooke, USN; LT John W. Craig, USN; Guy W. Grace; LTJG Allen R. Craz, USN; IstLt Paul G. Curtan, USMC; LTJG Marc H. Dalton, USN; Capt Michael G. Danzer, USMC; LT Stephen J. Day, USN; Charles R. Deasy; LTJG Rodney P DeWalt, USN; LT Robert S. Dietz, USN; IstLt Anthony A. Diggle, USMC; LTJG Richard R. Dikeman, USN; LT Rodrigo M. Dill, USN; Timothy S. Dineen; Robert K. Dockstader; LT Daniel J. Doherty, USN; Daniel S. Donahue; Capt Daniel J. Dougherty, USMC; Thomas A. Duncan; Dennis W. Dye; LT Matthew L. Eariy, USN; Edward A. Eckert; LT Tomas E. Ennis, USN; Byron B. Evans; LT Jeffrey R. Evers, USN; David H. Faulkner; George A. Felt; Capt David A. Fennell, USMC; LTJG John R Renner, USN; LT Michael D. Fields, USN; LT John W. Fitzwilliam, USN; LT Michael W. Flood, USN; IstLt David R. Folsom, USMC; Frank S. Foster; Marvin D. Freudenberg; Peter J. Fritts; Howard B. Frost; LT John V. Fuller, USN; Tomas P Furiong; IstLt Richard Galvan, USMC; Brian S. Gansemer;

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William R Walsh, Jn; LT Duane A. Walters, USN Kirk S. Webb; IstLt William H. Weber, IV, USMC LTJG Michael W. Weigert, USN; LT Dennis B White, USN; Paul H. 'White; RobertA. Wiese; Lewis P. Wiggs; Walter T. Willmore; John C. Wingenbach LTJG Jason D. Wong, USN; Geoffrey J. Wood Samuel A. Wood; E. Michael Woolfolk; LTJG Michael O. Wooster, III, USN; Kenneth L. Wrenn IstLt Michael G. Wuamett, USMC; Brian R. YoU: LT John M. Young, USN; Noah M. Zigas.

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Football game faithful Greg W. Gauntiett; Stephen Gizinski, III; Paul A. Goodwine; LTJG Rodney G. Graves, USN; LTJG Jeffery P Griffith, USN; LT John T. Hall, USN; Eric M. Hallman; Todd S. Hardy; LTJG Robert S. Harrington, USN; Miss. Kerri A. Hawkins; IstLt Stacey L. Headley, USMC; Peter J. Henrich; LT Joycelin R. Higgs, USN; LT Ronald L. Higgs, Jr, USN; LT Roger J. Hilarities, Jn, USN; IstLt Gregory T. Hill, USMC; LT Michael J. Hill, USN; James J. Hines; LTJG Geoffrey A. Hoffer, USN; Capt Anthony K. Hollinger, USMC; LT Erik G. Holtkamp, USN; LT Michael M. Horrisberger, USN; Miss.

Phyllis M. Houston; LTJG Matthew R. Howes, USN; Richard A. Huffman; Arthur Hughes, Jn; LT Linda M. Hunter, USN; Capt John L. Jenkins, USMC; Lee C. Johannsen; Avin E. Johnson; James P. Johnson; Theodore R. Johnson; LT Gregory W. Johnston, USN; Jeffrey C. Jones; LT Wallace R. Keays, USN; LT Douglas R Keller, USN; Martin R. Kilmer; Miss.

Wendy J. Krom; LT Michaele LaRorge, USN; Capt Charles D. Lane, USMC; LTJG Frederick Lau-ash, USN; Miss. Judith T. Leonard; Robert E. Lewis; Charles R. Little; LT Stuart M. Littlejohn, USN; Trent A. Lovett; Demett-io A. Lozares; Michael V. Lucci; Anthony M. Lummus; LTJG Richard G. MacMurchy, USN; William J. Manning; Samuel A. Maroon; LT Ernest W. Martin, USN; Capt Douglas E. Mason, USMC; Christopher S. Mathews; Thomas W. Matz; LT Vincent D. McBeth, USN; LT Bruce R. McFadden, USN; IstLt Jackson L. McGrady, USMC; Todd I. Mclntyre; Michael D. McKee; Marcellus P. McKinley; Charles K. McLaughlin; Miss. Carmen G. Melgarejo; David C. Miller, Jr; Miss. Karen E. Miller; Ms. Kris A. Miller; LTJG David B. Milligan, USN; LTJG Ross P Mitchell, USN; Scott N. Mitchell; IstLt Susan L. Mitchell, USMC; IstLt Robert D. Monroe, USMC;

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LT Wallace R Moore, USN; Michael R Morse; LT Stephen M. Nagy, USN; Timothy D. Nagy; Miss.

Carol J. Nies; Marten J. Niner; Cary P. Noah; Donald W. Noblick; LT Michael A. Norton, USN; LT Robin Y Noyes, USN; LTJG David W. Odom, USN; Douglas W. Okland; Patrick K. Ort; LT Steven E. Otto, USNR; LTJG Dimitrios A. Pappas, USN; Dr Alfred B. Parchment; Richard L. Parker; David A. Pasley, II; Adam J. Pawlak; Bryan S. Pecherek; LT Anita S. Petty, USN; Miss. Robyn L. Pieper; LT Joseph W. Piontek, USN; Ross E. Postel; Scott T. Powers; James S. Poythress; Capt Anthony W. Prato, USMC; Shawn M. Quick; LTJG Michael R Radice, USN; IstLt James W. Raymond, USMC; LTJG John J. Ribera, USN; LT Ryan G. Richey, USN; Miss. Virgedean L. Richmond; Rene G. Rivas; Greg R. Robbins; Rosendo J. Rodriguez; ENS Ernesto T. Roig, USCG; Erik M. Rosenmeier; Stewart K. Roten; Kenneth C. Rouser; Steven R Rowell; David W. Ruden; Michael J. Sanchez; Michael J. Saucier; William E. Sawyer, Jr.; Chris C. Scheuring; Thad A. Secino; Mrs. Bonnie F. Shambhn; LTJG Benjamin S. Shove, USN; LT Tracy L. Sims, USN; LT Steven D. Sisney, USN LTJG RobertA. Sizemore, USN; Frederick W. Smith Hansford O. Smitii; LTJG Jennifer A. Smith, USN: LTJG Stephan M. Smith, II, USN; CAPT Nancy A. Springer, USMC; Edward M. Stephenson, Jn; IstLt John D. Stevenson, USMC; Tommy R. Stewart, Jn; Roger B. Sti-autmann; Lester H. Strieker; IstLt Ernest W. Swan, USMC; Curtis S. Talley; David H. Taylor; Ms. Sandra A. Telkamp; Matthew D. Thor; LTJG Michael A. Tluchowski, USN; LT James M. Todd, USN; LT Thomas A. Tomaiko, USN; Pastula D. Travis; Kyle W. Tribble; LTJG Wayne D. Turner, USN; LTJG Christopher I. Upham, USN; Sgt. Joseph Valdes; LTJG Thomas R Van Atta, USN; LT Clare A. Walker, USN; LT Paul A. Walker, USN;

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Pres., Kennon A. Artis 7110 Lakota Ridge, Dn, Hamilton, OH 45011 Sec'y, Lt. Kathleen Toomey Jabs USN 99-1440 Aliea Heights Dn, #33, Aiea, HI 96701 (808) 474-2194 Very few inputs this time. Hmm...rm thinking this is no way to start off the new year. Speaking of which, Alissa and I are winding down from visits with the families, and we're settling back into the routine. The holidays were good for us, and I hope each of you enjoyed them as well. Only one problem though, as we did the big "family loop," (from Cincinnati to North Carolina to DC back to Cincinnati) it quickly became apparent to Alissa and me that our families didn't want to see us. The baby (Ken Ken) was the center of attention, which I guess we should have expected. Alissa and I were nothing more than his transport service.

In any event, I received two (only two) inputs from you guys this time around. The idea of the decade comes from Neil Giles. He suggested that we publish the e-mail addresses for our cyberspacy Classmates. That way, we can quickly and inexpensively contact one another whenever we want. Terrific idea!

I will assume there is interest out there. Having said that, send in your e-mail addresses (and inputs) directiy to me so I can publish them in a future edition of Shipmate. Also, is there a Classmate out there who has some spare space on a World-wide-web where we can communicate ideas?

Neil also included an update of important events in his and others' lives: <24> Since I have never written I guess I have some catching up to do.

Jacqueline and I were martied in January of 1990 just as I wasfinishingup a tour on BIRMINGHAM (SSN695) where I served with Mike Parish, my roommate of 2 1/2 years at the Academy (what a coincidence).

Neil left active duty in January 1995â&#x20AC;&#x201D;as part of the mass exodus, I suppose. He reports that Mike Parish completed a program at Monterey and went back to New London for Department Head school.

Greg Lamb and his wife live in Bakersfield, CA. Eric Laing completed his MS in Journalism and was living in DC when Neil last heard. Thanks for the input Neil, and keep writing.

The second letter is from an undisclosed source who apparently is stationed at Quantico and among a group of unraly '88 Marines. Excerpts follow: <24> Holiday Greetings from the green machine at Quantico. Lots of old [yes he/she wrote 'old'] USNA 88ers are kicking it in the 'hood' here.. .Russ "Hittt Hittinger is sharing a crib with Charlie "Chuck" Lochard, Mike "D-man" Dinardo who is honor student so far. Rich "Diver Down" Bomhold who is kickin', Ty "T-Bone" Yanvary who won the world's sttongest man contest, Greg "Skull" Shimp who is rumored to be the next Honer Chain Dave "Deej" Dieugenio who is working on his beach muscles. Sparky "The Man" Renforth who is getting busy, Steve "Mighty Mouse" Sklenka who plays a few rifs nightly at GOLP-7, Alan "Big Al"

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Greenwood is the same 'hood as Brian "X-man" Alexander and is rumored they moonlight at 7eleven to support "the family". Bob "Man Cub" Strong who is really kickin' it as a rugger, Tom "Crazy" Zolan, Mark "Butts" Butler, Paul "Trucker" Mack. John "Juan" Mares is bustin' out, John "Jake" Kasuda is kickin' it like nobody, Christine "Chris" Coetzee, Tim "Fish" Salmon, Dan "Iron Rain" Haas was power lunching it the other day, and Dave "Poncho" Villarreal's crib is in the same 'hood as T-Bone's.

Gee, I wish I knew who wrote this. I'd ask him/ her for a tianslation. Was it you, Ty? In any event, thanks. The mystery writer did leave an address for the crew: NAME, Amphibious Warfare School, Marine Corps University, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Quantico, VA 22134-5038.

Got a callfromacross the pondfromDave "MelloD" Albritton who just reported for duty in London.

Recall, Dave recently was married in Atlanta—November—before really getting settled in at his new job. He said he and his new bride would be going to Paris for the holidays. Oh, excuse me.

While home—DC—over the holidays, I got a chance to speak to Vernon Wallace and his wife Donia. They all are doing just fine. Thanks again guys, from the bottom of our hearts.

Well, as I said, not many inputs. Don't forget, we need recommendations for a "theme" and appropriate words on the plaque at the Class of 1988 Park.

Gotta go. Again, thank you to those who wrote and/or called. And to those who didn't.. .PLEEZE.— Kennon

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process of leaving the Navy and thinking about business school, I would be thrilled to answer any questions, etc. Additionally, our place in Durham is always open (until Mid-May) for folks dropping by to visit. Contact me at the number above or on e-mail if you'll be passing through.

Finally, feedback on the fund raising drive is that it has, thus far, been very successful. Thank you all for offering to donate and help build up the Class coffers! One comment on the ten year reunion—I've already begun getting advertising material about hotel rooms, etc. We will soon have to start thinking about that event and making reservations for blocks of rooms, etc. Just keep that in mind and put that on your long term calendars for the Fall of 2000! That should be one great party! A whole new century. It will be very interesting to see what we're all doing at that point in our lives. If anyone expects to be in the Annapolis area—either through the Navy or CIVLANT—and is interested in helping to coordinate our ten year reunion, please contact me as soon as possible. Most of the great folks who put this year's reunion together will be off to new locations so we'll need to build a new committee.

So ends the shortest column ever for our Class!

Write, call, or e-mail! Let's get the show back on the road! To everyone deployed or away from home in some capacity, God Bless! Until next month, be safe and stay in touch. Joe Herlihy

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Pres., LT Richard Brophy USN Sec'y, LT William G. Freehafer USN Patrol Squadron 45, Unit 60172 FPO AA 34099-5918 Asst Sec'y, ILT Dave Stohs, USMC Box 50064, Irvine CA 92619

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Pres., LTJG. Doug Barber USN USS PETERSON (DD-969) FPO AE 09582-1207 Hello from within the blizzard of 1996! I hope this gets to the Alumni House. I hope everyone on the East Coast survived all the snow. Here in Norfolk we got around 6 inches before it was rained away.

From Chip Kolbe he writes of John Garry's wedding back on May 6th of last yean It was in Mayport Florida where John is on LEYTE GULF. It was a beautiful Irish wedding with a great time had by all. In attendance were Jeff IViplett, Chip Kolbe, John, Tom Adissi, Mike Mooney, and Chris Graham. Jeff is also on a ship in Mayport. Chris is based in Pascagoula and Tom and Mike are both at Camp Lejeune. Chip is now in Cherry Point to fly C-130's.

[Thanks Chip]

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Pres., and Cortes. Sec'y, Brian S. Sears 101 Hussey Rd., Seal Beach, CA 90740

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Pres., 1st Lt. Robert B. Sofge USMC Sec'y, Joe Herlihy 910 Constitution Dn, #509 Durham NC 27705 E-mail: jgh 1 @ mail.duke.edu 919-382-8338 Sorry, folks, but his month is a very short column.

We've had no major entries, so, unfortunately, there isn't much news to pass on. The small size of our column will hopefully prompt many of you to write with pictures, etc. Fred, I did get your pictures, but am too far behind the timeline here to get them in on time for publication. Will get them next month.

There is some news from my end in that I'll be taking an offer with the company I worked for this past summer in Portiand, Maine. The company's name is IDEXX Laboratories and I'll be the service manager for them. So, for the P-3 guys at Branswick, a few beers at Three Dollar Dewey's will be on order Also, for any folks going through Bath Iron Works' Portland or Bath facilities in pre-com, 1 will be in the area and ready to show folks around, etc.

Stay tuned for details in regards to new address, phone number, e-mail, etc. once I get settled in the area.

A bunch of folks have been contacting me in regards to questions about business schools and Duke in particular If anyone is going through the thought

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John Garry's wedding: (L-R Jeff Triplett, Chip Kolbe, John. Tom Adissi, Mike Mooney, and Chris Graham.

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Matt and Lonie Tomlin Matt Tomlin writes from Guam where he is deployed with his SEAL team for six months. He sent a picture of his wedding (August 13, 1994) to the former Lonie Bennett, whom he has known since the fourth grade. He says that the wedding was a blast. In attendance were Rett Fisher, Bill Wiseman and Beau Laskey. Beau, Leif Mollo, and Matt are all at SEAL team 1. They travel so much that they never seem to see each other Chad Muse is at SDV Team One in Hawaii. Everyone is doing well and enjoying their jobs. Leif just got back from underwater knife fighting school in Puerto Rico (just another school).

For some none SEAL guys, Greg "Dirt" Detweiler got married to Teri, and he got F/A-18S in Jacksonville. Dave Polatty is on TARAWA and can't wait to get off Bob Flynn (S-3 NFO) was out in San Diego for a while, but ramor has it that he was gone back to Florida. He is truly the "king of recreation."

If anyone is in Guam and wants to contact Matt, contact his home in San Diego: 2251 Peachtree Ct., Chula Vista, CA 91915. [Thanks Matt]

Calvin Foster and son David Calvin Calvin Foster writes announcing the birth of his first child, David Calvin Foster, bom May 12, 1995.

CONGRATULATIONS! Calvin is currendy deployed to the Med. with SHREVEPORT (LPD-12), he

should be home in March. Before the deployment he and Nicole made a trip back home to Oklahoma where they met up with Shanna and Cana and John Fitzgerald. John is stationed at Tinker AFB in OK flying E-6s. They also met up with Rebecca and Doug Cosley. Doug is enjoying flying with VAW125 as an E-2 NFO. Also, the SHREVEPORT will be deploying with WASP which will be cartying Todd Ferry who will be flying the CH-46 for 26 MEU. [Thanks Calvin] Finally, in recognition of 92 making the break into the big time, 1 have a picture of Kenn Poorman getting promoted. So, CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN '921!

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Kenn Poorman, 92-LTs!!

The following are listed as whereabouts unknown with the USNA Alumni Association: LTJG Michael N. Abreu, USN; IstLt Thomas R Adissi, USMC; LTJG Kenneth Q. Aguilar, USN; IstLt Shannon D. Anderson, USMC; IstLt Jon J. Antonelli, USMC; David E. Atkinson; Justin P Aytes; LTJG Mark B. Baehr, USN; IstLt David E. Baken USMC; LTJG Thomas C. Baldwin, USN; Marc T. Baniak; Frances A. Barilar; LTJG Wesley E. Beadle, IV USN; Betty J. Beck; IstLt Jeffrey S. Bell, USMC; LTJG Ferdinand B. Beredo, USN; LTJG Peter R. Berning, USN; IstLt Max W. Berty, USMC; LT Bradley A. Bloye, USN; LTJG Rafael E. Bobenrieth, USN; Roland A. Bolado; Dennis R Bond, II; 1 stLt George P Botoulas, USMC; LTJG Charies T. Boutin, USN; Keir D. Breitenfeld; LTJG Brian D. Brock, USN; David B. Browne; Scott D. Burger; LTJG Mark C. Canady, USN; Leif E. Cardwell; LTJG Steven H. Carrington, USN; Timothy S. Chandler; IstLt Clinton J. Chlebowski, USMC; Alexander P Clark; LTJG Brett W. Coffey, USN; LTJG Jeffrey G. Conway, USN; Tatyana N. Corbin; LTJG Kenneth J. Crowley, USN; LTJG Richard S. Davis, USN; LTJG Michael C. Dewalt, USN; LTJG William J. Dey, USN; LTJG Stanley R Dillard, II USN; Curtis T. Dinkel; LTJG Shawn M. Disarufino, USN; LTJG Thaison D. Do, USN; LTJG George D. Doney, USN; LTJG Sean D. Donnelly, USN; LTJG Cari H. Ebersole, USN; Nelson Edmonds, Jn; Andrew C. Edwards; Jaa J. Emerson; Brett D. Esry; Matthew J. Fabian; LTJG Robert J. Flynn, USN; LTJG Patrick V. Foege, USN; LTJG Joseph A. Fratangelo, USN; LTJG Peter Frost, USN; IstLt Daniel L. Gardner USMC; LTJG Gregory K. Gaskey, USN; IstLt Douglas V. Glasgow, USMC; LTJG John R Goodpaster, III USN; LTJG Michelle M. Grulkowski, USN; Baraka I. Harper; 1 stLt John W. Hatala, USMC; Jose E. Hernandez; James M. Herrington; Juan M. Hidalgo; LTJG Kerty P Hinton, USN; IstLt John G. Holbrook, Jn USMC; Matthew J. Horvath, IV; LTJG Richard B. Hughes, USN; LTJG Michael E. Hutchens, USN; LTJG Darcy K. Irwin, USN; William M. Jackman; LTJG John E. Jackson, USN; LT David G. Jasso, USN; LTJG Judson E. Johnson, USN; Destinie A. Jones; Gary P. Jones, II; IstLt Herbert G. Jones, USMC; LTJG Reginald T. King, USN; Robert A. Kondilas; Kari A. Kurtz; IstLt Daniel J. Ladrech, USMC; Keely O. Lange; Jeffrey D. Lasseter; LTJG Amy Lawless, USN; IstLt Christopher J. Lopez, USMC; Norma Lopez; James T. Lord, Sn; LTJG William G. Maier, USN; LTJG Amanda A. Manges, USN; LTJG Everett S. Marshall, m USN; David D. Martinez; LTJG James B. McCall, USN: Jeffrey D. McCreary; Jack O. Mendenhall, Jn; Rebecca D. Miller; LTJG Scott M. Millen USN; Kristine L. Mollenkopf; Scott L. Moore; LTJG George R. Moraitis, Jn USN; Domingo A. Moran; IstLt Jason L. Morris, USMC; LTJG Mara A. Motherway, USN; Steven A. Newsom; Sean K. O'Brien; LTJG Gavin D. O'Hare, USN; Neal D. O'Neal; LTJG John B. Oglesby, USN; IstLt Eric G.

Olson, USMC; IstLt Anthony R. Orefice, USMC; LTJG Eric J. Ostlen USN; LTJG Stuart D. Overlin, USN; Christopher M. Pass; Heather D. Petersen; IstLt James R. Pietila, USMC; Sean T. Poche; IstLt Mattiiew P Portoni, USMC; LTJG Carol A. Pratiien USN; Kendall R. Ramirez; LTJG Phillip L. Reed, Jn USN; Laura M. Reuber; LTJG Michael K. Rice, USN; LTJG Glenn R Robbins, USN; LTJG John M. Roppolo, USN; LTJG Jamil J. Rudkin, USN; LTJG Anthony J. Salgado, USN; Robert D. Schroedten III; LTJG Thomas E. Schutte, USN; Christopher B. Seeberger; LTJG Richard E. Seif, Jn USN; Sean E. Short; IstLt Aaron J. Smith, USMC; Billy J. Smitii; LTJG Mark A. Smith, USN; Brian L. Soehngen; LTJG Robert J. Sorensen, USN; Paul R. Springer; LTJG Todd D. St Laurent, USN; LTJG John S. Stammreich, USN; LTJG Jay M. Steingold, USN; Cameron D. Stillion; LTJG Erik J. Stohlmann, USN; LTJG David D. Sullins, USN; LTJG William S. Switzen USN; LTJG John T. Tarzon, USN; LTJG Kyle W. Taylon USN; Steve A. Terelak; LTJG Christopher D. Thompson, USN; Steven E. Tisdale; Paul A. Trevino; LTJG Daniel R. Truckenbrod, USN; LTJG Joseph M. Tuite, USN; LTJG Charies A. Turner, USN; Brian D. Walters; Dibbon K. Walters, IV; LTJG James H. Ware, III USN; Jack C. Watson, II; LTJG Arthur E. Weiss, USN; LTJG Lance C. West, USN; LTJG David C. Williams, USN; LTJG William H. Woods, Jn USN; Hye-Suk Yun; Jaime R. Zamora; Jeffrey A. Zika.

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Brad Gresham writes from Guam. Brad is stationed at SEAL Team Five in Coronado, CA but is deployed to Guam as the AOIC of Delta Platoon until next month. Natasha Smith and Greg Rivera are stationed in Guam. Kyle Gordy got married 02 September Congratulations. In attendance were Brad, Jamie Rauscher, Todd Rampey, Bill Moriarty, Dave Slavish, and Rob Schroeder. Also with SEAL Team Five are Jon MacDonald, Frank Luongo, and Skip Vincenzo. Gentry Jensen and Mike Stull are at SEAL Team One also curtently deployed to Guam. Chris Cassidy and Anthony Baker are at SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team Two. Mike Pierce, Shannon Tillman, and Jamie Cummings are at SEAL Team Four Jeremy Williams is at SEAL Team Two. John Rudella is at SEAL Team Three. John Coralls has recently finished BUD/S. Jeff Eggars is at BUD/S after his two year sabbatical at Oxford. Thanks Brad.

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Amone Wedding: Angela and Jaimie Amone; 2nd Row: Dave Pliske , Tony Prete ; 3rd Row: Rob White '94, Scott Heisler '92 Jaimie Amone writes from Virginia Beach, VA. On 19 August Jaimie married the former Angela Reese of Youngstown, Ohio in Holy Family Catholic Church in Greensburg, PA. Congratulations. In attendance were Scott Heisler '92, Tony Prete, Dave "Big Dog" Pliske, and Robert White '94. Jaimie is a Communications Officer and CMS Custodian on board SCOTT ( D D G - 9 9 5 ) . They returned last month from the Med with the AMERICA battie group. Thanks Jaimie.

Stacia (Ulissey) lovine writes from Chesapeake, VA. Stacia is stationed at the Operational Test and Evaluation Force in Norfolk and her husband Jeff is stationed with CVW-1 on AMERICA. Thanks Stacia.

August '95: Luis Villalobos reported to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 162, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station New River, Jacksonville, NC. Matt Testerman received his "Wings" as a Naval Flight Officer while serving with Flying Training Squadron, Randolph Air Force Base, San Antonio. Krissy Culler received her "Wings" while serving at Training Wing Two, Naval Air Station, Kingsville, Texas. Matt Lear and Rich Kincaid retumed from a six-month deployment to the North Atlantic Ocean and Baltic and Meditertanean seas.

Matt is on board the mine countermeasures ship PIONEER and Rich is on board the mine countermeasures ship DEFENDER. Mark Crawford retumed from a sixmonth overseas deployment aboard the frigate DEWERT with the AMERICA battle group. Devin LaSalle and Beauregard White retumed from a four-month deployment to the Northern Atlantic Ocean and the Meditertanean Sea aboard frigate AUBREY FITCH.

September '95: Mike Wolfersberger completed his first solo flight with Helicopter Training Squadron Eight, NAS Whiting Field, Milton, FL. John Miles received two Navy-Marine Corps Achievement Medals while serving as the Special Warfare Group Officer with the US Naval Security Group Activity in Rota, Spain and as the Cryptological Support Officer aboard KiDD. That's all for this month. Catch you in April. Take care and God bless. Vin.

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Hello '94! Well, I am back for another round, and with lots of help from YOU. My mail box is filled with twice as many letters as usual. I guess everybody was in a writing mood to ring in the new year.

(Oh, and Kelly Shekitka, now that you no longer live down the street where you can give me news firsthand, I guess you are going to have to take time from your fly-boy studies and write me a letter every now and then if you want to see your name in bold print so often!) So, before the snow from the Blizzard of '96 melts away, let me get to this pile.

First on the list was written way back on October 27, 1995 by Erik Smith, though I think Jon Gabrielson mailed it. (But looking at the postmark, I noticed it wasn't mailed until December, so I no longer feel so bad about it being late...not my fault!)

Here's what Jon has to say: I thought I'd write and give you an OPNOTE about what everyone from '94 aboard the good ship MOBILE BAY (CG-53) is up to. Jon Gabrielson, Matt

Friedlander, Dave Garcia and I all arrived onboard within six months of each other. Jon is Electrical Officer, Matt is Communications Officer, Dave is Auxo (he just switched from Repair Officer), and I'm First Lieutenant. We've had a pretty good time—although we haven't seen much of our homeport (Yokosuka, Japan) yet. This past spring we participated in Operation Cobra Gold in the Gulf of Thailand, and INDEPENDENCE Battie Group Spring Training in the South China Sea. Port visits included Hong Kong, Pattaya Beach Thailand, and brief stops in Okinawa.

As I type this we are in the North Arabian Gulf enforcing U.N. sanctions against Iraq. We were extended at the last minute (when the rest of the Battle Group was headed home) to stay in the Gulf for another month. Liberty ports have included Jakarta, Indonesia, Singapore, and Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain. We hope to hit Malaysia and the Philippines on the way home.

We're all feeling pretty beat up and harassed and are beginning to think of altemate career paths. Joe plans to get out after five years and be the Captain of a Norwegian Cmise Liner, Matt is going to open up a surf shop in Bali, and I'm going to drop out of society and become a hermit in the Appalachians somewhere. Dave is a hopeless lost cause on the Navy—he's going to be COMNAVSEASYSCOM someday!

Well, that's it for now! Take care and don't study too hard. Sincerely, Erik Smith.

Julie (Rosati) Antonacci is my next bearer of good news.

I wanted to write and let you know about some great news from BARRY (DDG-52). In November Admiral Flanagan (CINCLANTfTX) came and presented BARRY'S crew with the Battenburg Cup, for being selected as the finest all-around Naval Vessel in the Atlantic Fleet. The competition includes ships of all types/sizes (submarines, cruiser/destroyer, aircraft carriers, etc.) It's quite an honor, really. It is made of solid silver and will be kept at SURFLANT headquarters here in Norfolk. Lori, Shannon and I are doing very well. I can't believe I've been on board 9 months now. I am the ASW Officen Shannon is the Ordinance Officer, and Lori is Electrical Officer As I write this we are at sea conducting JTFEX with the GW Battle Group and the Guam ARG. We will be deploying in January, so right now we're all really looking forward to Christmas leave and spending time at home before going away for 6 months. So far we're supposedly scheduled to go to Benidorm, Spain and San Rafael, France during the first 3 months, but Bosnia will probably change all that. Oh, during COMPTUEX and JTFEX it was pretty neat listening up on the

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course Peter my husband on SAN JACINTO. Pete and I are excited about the new house we just had built!

Of course, being so close to deployment we don't get to spend much time there. Or together, for that matter. But we're both doing well. Pete is the DCA on JAN J AC and has Classmate Brian Metcalf (1st LT) there to keep him company. Hopefully we'll be able to meet up in Europe some-where this Spring/Summer I guess that's all for now. I'll probably be sending pictures from deployment. Oh, if you have heard from Detti Quattrone, could you send me her address. I've lost track of her and want to get back in touch. My address is: Ens. J. Antonacci, USS BARRY (DDG-52), FPO AE 09565-1270. Thanks!

Take care—Julie.

Well, Detti, I guess you can take it from here.

Thanks for the letten Julie. Believe it or not, I got a letter from Kevin Glathar. Of course, it is his generic annual Christmas letter he sends to the relatives, but I'm sure you will be interested in hearing some more about Kevin and his family.

We hope this letter finds you and your family well and enjoying this holiday season. As for us, we couldn't have asked for a more exciting year. It started in March with Kevin's graduation from The Basic School in Quantico, Virginia. We then took a little leave and caught a MAC flight to Europe. We visited Germany and Italy. We saw lots of incredible things and were able to visit some friends while we were there. It was a great time and we hope to retum some day.

Immediately after our trip we packed up and moved to Milton, Florida so Kevin could begin his flight training. Between the weather (two hurricanes), instractor shortages, and the govemment shutdown, it's been very slow. Hopefully he'll be able to finish primary soon and begin training on the helicopters. That school is here in Pensacola as well, so at least we won't have to move.

Of course, the most exciting thing this year came in August with the birth of our daughter, Hannah Joyce. She was bora August 25th and weighed in at 7 lb 15 oz. She is so much fun for us to watch grow and develop. She just keeps getting cuter and more wonderful every day. Malinda is staying home to take care of her for now. She'll wait until we move to our next duty station to continue with her nursing careen We also added another family member this Fall.

We were on a camping trip and found our dog Lassie running free. We tried everything we could to locate her ownen but were unsuccessful. We grew kind of attached to her so we decided to keep her.

She's a good dog and is good with the baby. We're traveling to Nebraska to spend Christmas with our families. We can't wait for everyone to meet Hannah.

As you can see, we've had a great year We love it here in Florida and have lots of good friends close by. We hope you and your family have a Very Merry Christmas! Love, Kevin, Malinda, and Hannah.

Thanks for the update Kevin and family. Other news from the pen of Paul Algoso: Armando Ramirez got martied to Natalie on July 22, 1995.

Jim Swanski, Joe Nefflen, and I were in attendance as were a handful of other USNA grads from other classes. Jim Swanski and Debra also had their marriage ceremony in Septemben Charlie Bowser, Brent Sadler, Brad Baker, and I were there. James Hollingsworth got engaged to Thao sometime last summer John Kochendorfer is now a SWO, and hopefully he will attend SWOS in early 1996. Paul, thanks for the list of our submariner graduates. Just so you don't think I ignored it, there's a complete list is in the previous issue for anyone who didn't see it.

Scott Suozzi has some news for everyone. I'll let him tell it in his own words...

I'm losing my Shipmate virginity and finally putting pen to paper. I've had the envelope addressed and stamped for a month now; sea duty has a way of "delaying" things.

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Anyway, I've got Intel on lots of folks, so I'll just get down to business...I'm finishing up a tour as CommO on board GETTYSBURG ( C G - 6 4 ) in

Mayport, on my way to be 1 st LT. I met the ship on deployment in March, hit Egypt, Rome (saw the Pope), Bermuda. Since then we've been doing workups, took the ship to Manhattan for Vet's Day, and shot a Tomahawk. I'm living at the beach in Ponte Vedra, getting ready for deployment next year—sun, sand, babes, and duty; gotta love it. OK, Mayport sightings; Chad Sweazey is MPA on UNDERWOOD (FFG-36) along with Jay Adier. Chad and Delma just had a baby (Chad Jr) and they're prep'ing for deployment in January. Ed "Big Kahuna" Kruk is hanging out on O'BANNON (DD987); He's shacked up with long time love Tanya and he just did drag OPS along with Dave "NAMMAN" Fowler and Dan Westenberger. The gals of MOOSEBRUGGER (DD-980), Paula "MPA" Hildebrand, Steph "AUXO" Kogler, Bruana "GUNS" Rosenberg, and Julie "CICO" Spencer, have been busy prep'ing for OPPE. Goddard "Boogie" Hampton and wife Jennifer are with baby and hanging out in Mayport. Matt Rick is on board SPRUANCE (DD-963), and working on the cars off duty. I ran into Helen Bloom and Karen Sandell at JAX Int'l Airport one night. Helen is at NAS JAX and flys out to the carriers from time to time.

I had a bash in August. Most of the above swung by along with Armando Garza, Billy James; Paul "Arleigh" Steier and Chris Seneko (both out on deployment on board VICKSBURG (CG-69)); Garth "Up with the Navy, boys" DeVries was the bartenden brewing cocktails and breaking hearts. (He's currendy CICO on JOHN HANCOCK D D - 9 8 1 ) . Rob Doherty is AUXO on JOHN ROGERS ( D D - 9 8 3 ) and

a neighbor in Ponte Vedra.

Now for 33rd Co. news...Darin "Frogman" Evenson finished BUDS, Jump School, and SDV Training and he's headed to SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team One in Pearl Harbor. Ward "Woodman" Miller is tearing up the SWO track and partying with the nukes on board CALIFORNIA (CGN-36) in Bremerton. Pete "The Greek" Contostavlos is GUNS on CAPE ST. GEORGE (CG-

71) in Norfolk; he's kickin' butt and taking names, and working the babes in his off duty time. Scott "Tex" Myers has his SWO pin, doing the Mine Warfare thing on board GLADIATOR down in Ingelside, TX along with wife Kendra. Julie (Rosati) Antonacci is ASWO on BARRY (DDG-52) in Norfolk; Chris "MacDaddy" McCranie has been entrasted with a platoon of USMC M-1 tanks out in 29 Palms, CA (it's OK I passed out too, when I heard—breath, breath). News for Herd alumni, Comdog is a full CDR now and XO of COWPENS (CG-63) in San Diego—he asked me to say hello to all the "bubbas"; stop by and visit!

Random info: Niki "Ton o'fun" Tonnessen is CommO on ASHLAND (LSD-48) and just finished intt-oducing all our Western Hemisphere allies to table dancing and high octane partying, during UNITAS (We love ya Nick!). Paul "Lutzman" Lutz is commissioning CARNEY (DDG-64) and dating three different lobster fisherwomen in Bath, Maine; he's headed to Mayport in the Spring (see ya in the sunshine buddy!). 1 ran into Scott Armentrout, whose working in BuPers; we had a few beers and fended off a very forward stewardess at Pentagon City when I passed through DC. Andy "IHTFP Fame" Barry literally "blew" into Mayport due to the Norfolk Hurricane sortie; he's CommO on STUMP, but was cross-decked at the time aboard HAYLER with Steve White and Bob Roberts. Joe "Lance Romance" Carilli is on CHOSIN (CG-65) and has been living like Magnum, RI. down in Hawaii and his "Higgins". George "Goball" Ball just headed out on deployment on board JOHN S. MCCAIN ( D D G - 5 6 ) along with Justin

"Sparky" Reeves. Georgie is DCA and also the founder and president of the ship's Young Republican Club. Well, that is it for now. My address for rebuttals and hello's: Scott "I have a nick-name for everybody" Suozzi, 19 Arbor Club Dr #320, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, 32082,904-285-1756. Happy New Year '94! Love, SWOZ. Okay...time to pass on a recommendation here, now that my fingers are tired from retyping

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everybody's script. If anybody writes thefr letter on Word Perfect (IBM), you could just send me a disk with your letten That would really help me out, and free up some more time to cram in some more Pharmacology. Okay? Great. Oh, and if you have e-mail, my address is: s98keck@usuhsb.usuhs.mil Give it a try. Thanks.

Next on the editing board...Mrs. Betty Winslow!

Here's the latest scoop from the desk of a lovely lady: Greg Zettler read the APB I put out for him in this column and wrote to say hi and tell me that he got engaged to Amy Armitage of Tallahassee, FL. They are trying to plan a May '96 wedding in the USNA Chapel. He is in Groton, CT, but not for long, as he is headed for Norfolk, where his next assignment will be to PHOENDC (SSN 702), a nuclearpowered attack sub. Jeff Leuenberger, also in Groton, tells me that he will soon be heading for WA and an assignment on NEVADA ( S S B N - 7 3 3

Gold). He has been enjoying CT, but is looking forward to reporting to his first sub. Greg Cohen sounded very happy in his last letter. He is in Groton, too, but is headed for VA soon (he might be there already) and then...Pearl Harbor, lucky dog!

Elissa Smith is in Japan on BLUE RIDGE and her folks tell me she is doing well, although she misses being able to yack on the phone whenever she feels like it. Hi, Elissa! WRITE! I spoke to both Enochia Herring and Desa Burton on the phone recently.

Enochia is in Pensacola and Desa is in Norfolk and they both seem to be doing very well. Jason Gordon was doing great the last I heard and just got back from Gitmo. I believe his next assignment is Okinawa, though, and I sure don't envy him going there right now. Take care, Gordo! I got a Christmas card/photo from John and Becky (Ingraham) Haase. They are doing well and have a dog named Breaker My question...is he named after a wave or is he a homewrecker? I haven't heard from the following people in awhile: Kevin Borden, Rob Morris, Rob Doherty, Amber Lehning, and Brian Clark, but the last time I did, they all seemed to be doing pretty well. Where are you guys? I have been exchanging letters with Paul Kocher's mom since his death last year and you will be glad to hear that she is doing OK, although (of course) missing Paul like crazy, especially right now. It was a year for Paul's family in November, two for ours in December, but so often, it seems like yesterday! Oh, yeah, two more pieces of news that you might be interested in. Lt. Col. Hegna, 6th Batt. O., retired this year (I was privileged to see and talk to him when he attended the plague dedication ceremony in March at our invitation), as well as Master Chief Liz Johns, 6th Batt. Enlisted Advisor Master Chief Johns commented, in the pages of Trident, that the first thing she wanted to do was buy a pair of colored socks, after years of wearing black or white ones. So...I sent her a pair of the gaudiest Xmas socks I could find, in memory of Pinky Buttons and her polka dots! As for us, we are doing OK. Mike (18 on 2 Jan) is trying to bring his grades up (he is still unsat) so that he can play goalie on the local HS soccer club team soon. Matt (11) is taking sax lessons, competing on his school's Quiz Bowl team starting in Jan. (and sill looking forward to maybe being at USNA some day), and Amanda (9) joined her school's singing and worship team which leads chapel services once a month. She also has a solo in the school Christmas program and is becoming a regular social butterfly. She was waiting for a friend to come back to the phone the other day and said to me, "I communicate on the phone a lot now. It must be part of my womanhood!" Hmmm...wonder where she got that?

(Hint... it wasn't Lisa...) Sometimes she seems more like 19 than 9! She also blew me away in October by choosing to dress up as her sister for her school's "Dress As Your Hero" day. (Looked so much like her that it was weird! Matt went as his favorite male mid, in full PE gear I took pix...too bad they can't be printed in Shipmate....\i\fj are neat!)

Mr W. and I were in Annapolis in September and the memorial garden looked so pretty. Thanks again, '94! Someone had left a flower by Lisa's stone and it made me feel good to see once again that she is not forgotten. I then took flowers (and a

USMC flag for Robin) to the USNA cemetery and more flowers to Alton Grizzard's grave in Arlington. So many promising lives cut short...you guys have been through so much! As the holidays approach, know that we are thinking about you all, wishing you well and sending you our love. We appreciate all the letters, cards, calls, and visits we have gotten. Keep them coming. Tell us where you are, what you're up to, whatever Come visit sometime, too. You are all always welcome...any time, you guys! GO NAVY! Love, Mrs. W. I got a nice Christmas Card from Morgen Paul, who was enroute to Singapore from Hong Kong. The passed on to me that she and Jake got engaged! A 13 October 1996 wedding is planned in Annapolis. Congratulations! Another little note, this time from Katie Pruit, contains similar news; she and Todd Brill are engaged to be married. They are planning on an August 3rd wedding out in California. She sends her warm wishes to everyone.

Well, before I close up, let me tell you about a '92 grad I ran into. Jay Antonelli is a 1st Lt in the Marine Corps and with one look at his cauliflower ears, you'd know his job in a second. Jay wrestles for the USMC Wrestling Team, and is gearing up for a ran at the Olympics. The Olympic Trials are in June, so if you cross paths with him, give him a slap on the back and wish him ''Semper Fi". Best of success.

Jay. Oh, and one more thing. If anybody happens to see Bill Mann (Med Student at Georgetown), ask him about his thirsty bookshelf. Well, until next time, please keep the letters coming, and I pray God keeps you safe until we meet again. Take care and God bless. C-ya...Jim.

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Pres., Mn John Fleet Sec'y, Ens. Don Jamiola, USN 2355 W. Michigan Ave., Apt. CV 5, Pensacola, FL. 32526(904)944-7716 So, is spring here yet? I know that the folks in Newport probably wouldn't mind if they ever saw snow again. I'm sure old USNA had a great time with the Blizzard of '96. Even down here in Florida 1 am waiting for some decent weathen Short-sleeve khaki's don't do much good in weather sometimes below freezing. Hope you enjoyed the "joint issue" for January-Febraary. The problem with those issues is now I have tons of letters and information, but it's kind of outdated, but here it is anyway.

I am now done with two weeks of Aviation Preflight Indoctrination (at this writing). We've had a heck of a time with tests, swims, etc. In my class are: John Smolen, Steve Kelsey, Aenon Wallace, Shawn Wattles, Gary Huss, and Dave Petersen.

When you read this, we should be done with the sixweek course! Aenon got engaged over Christmas (congrats!), John was involved in the Roy Jones, Jn fights here in P-cola, and Steve is still practicing climbing and still refuses to put the heat on in his apartment with Scott Cargill. I had to bundle up just to be in a study group at his place! Scott is awaiting his start into API. My roommate Nick Mungas just graduated along with Jeff Gottlieb, Chris Macmillan, and Jon Jagielski from API, and are awaiting orders to their respective training commands where they will start flying, and maybe more importantly, gathering flight pay! Nick and Chris are going to Whiting Field. Jon will be at NAS Pensacola with VT-10 for NFO primary, and Jeff will be doing his primary at Corpus Christi, Texas. 1 also recently ran into Kelly Cantley at Bill Maske's party in December Steve Kelsey and 1 were standing

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around the glass coffee table talking, and Kelly had something important to tell me, so she got my attention and said she heard that Kirsten Murphy is now in Bosnia. Kirsten got into the US Army after graduation, and as far as I know is our first Classmate to be in this type of "situation." So we should all keep her in our thoughts. (Just as an sec'y's note- there were so many 95ers at Bill's party, I will not even attempt to name them all—but just know that every '95er down here was there.)

Today's first piece of viewer mail comes from Jane Reddick. Jane writes us from the Navy's home office in Newport. She sends us news of 20th Company alums. In Newport with Jane included John Strickland, Ryan Mahelona, Dwight Warnock (who got engaged in December), Tom Musselman and his wife, Lenny Milliken, Dennis Farrell, Brian McPheeters, and Michelle Bennett. Michelle is now in San Diego, though she may have to be in the shipyard in Long Beach for a time. Jane is currently suffering through COMMO school with Dennis Farrell, Andy Dombrowski, Steve Johnson, Mary More, and 20 others she can't remember after 18 days of Christmas leave. Jane also wanted to announce her engagement to Malcolm Alexander on December 18, 1995. Malcolm is a 1994 grad of University of Illinois. The two met at SWOS, and Malcolm will be stationed in Hawaii on the same ship as Kurt Kyle and Kurt Mole. The marriage is planned for the end of 96 at the Chapel. Congratulations!

More Jane news: Megan Hines got selected for a job in DC after Supply School. She will be wearing civvies to work for the next five years. Jane and roommate Emily Schuette are in Newport till Febraary 19, then off to Swo Diego. They will be on the DDG-69 along with Liz Moxen and Trish Buchinger. Jane closes with a big "good luck" to all of us.

Bear with me—more SWO news. Kara Kouloheras writes from the land of boilers, moboards and headaches—her words not mine. Apparently there was a convoy of 20 cars led by an RV to Veterans' Stadium for the big game. P-cola and Quantico were also well represented. The final score was unfortunate, but everyone said it was worth the trip. Among those present in body and maybe mind: Christa Richardson, Carolyn Magee, Mary More, Karen Flaherty, Kate SchuUian, Kurt Kyle, Kevin Underwood, Mike Lopez, Omar Villegas, Mike Yankanich, Rick Coe, Alex Chehansky, Brian Cooper, Rueben Ramos, Christine Salonga, Dusty Rhodes, Cari Cox, K.C. Williams, Sarah Wright, Michelle Bennett, Rachael Medrano, Trish Buchinger, Ed Galloway, Erik Kristenson, Stan Duplaga, Chris Canales, Chris Sample, Rob Forte, John Frey, and a bunch more. Rachael and Trish coordinated this convoy.

Kara says that Deb Roberge and Katie Dooley love Corpus Christi (not) and are becoming experts at line dancing. Kara wants to visit them on her way to San Diego, via Panama City to visit Carolyn Wisner who starts dive school in Febraary. Kara and others recently traveled to New Hampshire for the New England Triathalon festival. Competing were Kara, Gary Sullivan, Kurt Kyle, Rich Cochrane, and Neil Sexton. Carolyn Wisner, Bill Johnson, and Christa Richardson were there for moral support, which was needed for the swim in 42 degree weather! And Kara's final note—Tony Gonzalez got engaged to Becky Tschample on December 3! Congrats!

Brian Gilhooly writes from Califomia and gives us some info on our Spec War Classmates. He hopes his picture will make it in the column rather than all these wedding pictures! Bart Randall, Knox Taylor, Joe Geary, Jose Cobos, Brian, Jeff Webb, Jamie Sands ('93) and Jeff Eggers ('93) were secured

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The wedding of Mike Yesunas and Sue Gardner on September 30. Reception was held at the Alumni House from BUD/S Class 203 "Hell Week." Everyone is doing great and are probably done with dive phase by now. Good luck to all you guys in the future.

Jamie Sands '93, Bart Randall, Knox Taylor, Joe Geary, Jose Cobos, and Brian Gilhooly a few minutes after being secured from "Hell Week.".

Carol Argao tells us about the wedding of Mike Yesunas to Sue Gardner at the Chapel on September 30, 1995. Also present were Randy Studt, Andre Coleman, Rob Wolf, Dave Smith, Lamar Douberly, Lee Brown, James Hasan, Eric Dudley, and Jon Anderson. The wedding was beautiful and the reception was held at the Alumni House. The two spent their honeymoon in the Caribbean and now live in Newport while Mike TADs as a NAPS English prof. Eric Dudley, who is also a NAPS prof, and his wife Shertyl are expecting a child.

SWOS class 115 graduated on Nov 17th. Leah (Lucero) Seay, Blanca Funes and Cheryl (Pence) Harrison will be attending the Hot Plant in Great Lakes, Illinois, before they report to ESSEX (LHD-2) out of San Diego. Mike Lopez (COMMO) and Roy Smith report to INGARHAM (FFG-61) out of Everett in January. Omar Villegas and John Frey report to DuLUTH (LPD-6) in San Diego in January. Tina Mock (DECK DIVO) is in Advanced Gas Turbines and reports to RANIER (AOE-7) out of Bremerton with Bubba Palazza. Brent Fulton, Zack Gillen and Mike Santamauro left Swoland in December to attend dive school in Panama City, FL. Drew Carlson will be AUXO on CG-62 and Jason Brandt plans to be DCA on FFG-37.

If memory serves me cortectly, we have so far heard from every area except Orlando. Is everything there that hard that they blow off the '95 column? If anyone out there has any news on these lost souls, please let me know.

As an aside, I was flipping through my dad's September '95 issue of VFW Magazine and came across a picture of Matt Kawas. Matt got a VFW award for standing highest in the order of merit at USNA. So who got last? I never paid a dollar.

And now for the Dirty part of the column. Dave Boxmeyer and Jason White were part of the November graduating class for SWOS. Dave will not be in engineering as I said in the last issue, and Jay will be coming down to Alabama for a part of DCA school before reporting to Bremerton. Joey Delaski enjoyed Chrismastime visits from Carl Smit (who just got a SEAL billet-no more P-cola), Spencer Abbot, and Josh ZIoba. Elizabeth Scoonover just arrived in Pensacola to start her AMDO school.

Justin Orlich and Jay White enjoy some tennis games every now and then in Newport. Frank Brandon and Dave have been enjoying New England college parties. And roommate Nick spent some time over Christmas with Sean Adams skiing and snowmobiling in Colorado.

Thanks for taking the time to read about everybody—and send more stuff! I like getting all the mail, and Nick gets jealous when I get so much.

Good luck—Don.

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Chapter News ALABAMA Alabama Chapter T. Morris Hackney '53 40 Country Club Road Birmingham, AL 35213-3625 H: 205-871-7940: W: 205-870-5563 The Alabama Chapter of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association held its inaugural meeting on Tuesday, November 28, 1995. The guest speaker was Admiral Charles Larson, Superintendent. The inaugural dinner was held at The Club in Birmingham, Alabama, with 115 alumni and guests in attendance.

The Alabama Chapter was formed with the purpose of being all inclusive of those areas within the state of Alabama in which there are only a limited number of graduates. With this purpose in mind, T. Morris Hackney '53 welcomed the 115 alumni and guests to the dinner and stated that the meetings would be held on a quarterly basis with the next meeting scheduled in February 1996. A specific date will be determined and a flier will be mailed to the seventy-one founding members of the Alabama Chapter He then stated that the officers for the next two years would be himself as President, Alan Clark '52 as Vice President, Larry lannotti '52 as Secretary, Ham Perkins, Jr. '49 as Reporten Jim Mickle '48 as Treasuren Chuck Bailey '60 as Networking Chairman, Frank Hughes '66 as Over-the-Wall Chairman, and Jack Natter '62 as Trustee.

After the business meeting. Jack Natter inttoduced Admiral Chuck Larson, who spoke on the state of the Academy, the various courses which are being instituted at the Academy concerning ethics and character the Chair of Ethics which is being established at the Academy, and his vision for the Academy and its graduates for our Navy of the future. Morris Hackney presented Admiral Larson with a silver tray as a commemorative of being the inaugural speaker at the establishment of this Chapter Door prizes consisted of copies of the U.S. Naval Academy, An Illustrated History, Master of Seapower (biography of Reet Admiral Ernest J. King), and A Gentlemanly and Honorable Profession, A History of the Establishment of the Naval Officer Corps. Also, a Naval Academy sweater, polo shirt and golf shirt were given to lucky attendees whose names were drawn

by Admiral Larson's wife Sally, who was also in attendance.

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Inaugural Dinner of the Alabama Chapter L to R: T. Morris Hackney '53 (President), Alan F. Clark '52 (Vice-President), ADM Charles Larson '58 (Guest Speaker), John T. Natter '62 (Trustee), and James Mickle, Jr '48 (Treasurer) A list of the inaugural attendees included: Rod Anderson '70; John Ashurst '54; A.J. "Tommy" Atkins '49; Jeff Badgett '52; Charles Bailey '60; Ken Blalock '89; G. R. Bowling '47; Jack C. Catlett '53; Chuck Chandonnet '81; Alan Clark '52; Gregory C. Hess '85; Frank C. Hughes '66; Robert T. Jenkins '47; James L. McVoy "49; James A. Mickle, Jn '48; Brad Moore '74; Terry Moore '69; John T. Natter '62; Richard T. Owens '58; William T. Pendley '58; Robert Cooper '63; William (Billy) Gulp '46; John Davidson '73; James Dudley '60; Charies Eidson '57; David Gilchrist '72; T. Morris Hackney '53; and B. J. Haynes '64.

Inaugural members include the following: Rod Anderson '70; James B. Angel '66; John M. Ashurst '54; A. J. "Tommy" Aticins '49; John J. (Jeff) Badgett '52; CAPT Charies Bailey, USN (Ret.) '60; Lieutenant Andrew B. Barker '88; Ken Blalock '89; G. R. Bowling, Jn'47; Jack C. Catlett '53; RADM S. K. Chadwick. USN (Ret.) '62; LCDR Chuck Chandonnet '81; Richard N. Charles '57; CAPT Alan F Clark, USN (Ret.) '52; Robert E. Cooper '63; CAPT J. M. Cramly, USN (Ret.) '62; William N. Gulp '46; Hamilton Perkins, Jn "49; Robert T. Quinn '52; Robert Hartis Shaw '61; George Sloan '58; C.C. "Bo" Torbert, Jn '52; Scott Watson '83; George S. Wright '48; H. Maxey Ireland "55; Robert T. Jenkins "47; ADM Frank B. Kelso. USN (Ret.) "56; Rick Malczynski '86; MG James A. Mickle, Jn, (Ret.) '48; Terry A. Moore '69; Henry Manning McPhillips, Jn '46; CDR James A. Natter "72; RADM John T. Natter '62; RADM Robert J. Natter '67; William H. Natten Jn '64; George A. O'Connell, Jn '35; Richard T. Owens '58; Henry W. Papa "60; William T. Pendley "58; Hamilton Perkins, Jn "49; CAPT Dick Phelen,

USN (Ret.) '64; RADM William D. Daniels, USN (Ret.) '54; Robert T. Quinn '52; John S. Davidson "73; James 1. Dudley, Jn '60; Charles Eidson '57; Jeffrey H. Flannery '69; Thomas B. George, Jn '50; T. Morris Hackney '53; Martin Hayes '66; B. J. Haynes '64; Gregory C. Hess '85; Ron Holcombe '67; Jerty P Holman '54; CAPT Frank C. Hughes, USN (Ret.) "66; Mn Lawrence W. lannotti '52; Robert Harris Shaw '61; George Sloan '58; Admiral Leighton W. Smith '62; William H. Smith '83; Warren S. Stewart '86; Colonel David T. Stockman, (Ret.) '51; C.C. "Bo" Torbert, Jn '52; CDR Howard A. Trae, USN (Ret.) '48; Scott Watson '83; George S. Wright '48; and William E. Zales, Jn '70.

The inaugural meeting, being a complete success, was adjourned until the next meeting in Febraary of 1996.

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LCDR Joel M. Anderson, USNRR '81 201 Water Hill Road, D-13 Madison, AL 35758 H: 205-461-0461

4/26-4/28/96

Although we usually meet only once a month, a luncheon on the second Thursday at the Fogcutter restaurant, December is the exception. For years the Chapter has invited the local area Midshipmen to attend a special holiday luncheon with their families and friends. It has become the biggest meeting of the year. Although only three Midshipmen attended, the room was crowded with alumni and guests.

MIDN 1/C Jonathan Schmitz, 23rd Co., MIDN 2/C Scott Braddock, 10th Co. and MIDN 4/C Isaac Stutts, 8th Co. attended with their families and friends. This takes the better part of a day out of the busy schedule these men have at home during the Christmas holidays, but it gives the old timers a good understanding about the changes taking place at the Academy and allows an excuse to tell a few tales of their own about how it used to be.

Frank Tatom '56, one of our three Blue and Gold Officers, does the work of enticing the Midshipmen into our meeting. John Robbins '68 sends out notices and his telephone alert team also does a good job of getting reminders out to the members.

Alumni attending were: Joel Anderson '81; Bob Brown '49; Frank Cohee '74; Tom Colman '56; Steve Diamond '74; Harry Hamly '27; Chris Inskeep '95; Ed Jackson '58; Tim Johnson '95; Al Mortis '50; Glenn Morris '80; Jim Pointer '78; John Robbins '68; John Snyder ' 47; and Frank Tatom '56.

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ARIZONA CAPT Dennis N. McComb, USNRR (Ret.) '65 1146 E Village Circle DrN Phoenix, AZ 85022 H: 602-863-6313; W: 602-222-1000; F: 602-222-1001

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 UPCOMING EVENTS! We have a great 1996 planned for you. Here are some events planned for the next couple of months.

If you don't like what you see, tell us! We'll consider almost any idea. Be a part of the liveliest, most fun-filled Chapter in the nation!

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April 4/9/96

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USS BOXER (LHD-4) Craise from San Diego to LBNSY Business Luncheon, MCAS El Toro O'Club Chapter Board Meeting, MCAS El Toro O'Club Business Luncheon, MCAS El Toro O'Club Army-Navy Goofy Golf Toumament, El Toro Course Blue Angels arrival, MCAS El Toro

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May 5/4-5/5/96 5/10-5/11/96 5/14/96

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5/23-5/26/96 June 6/5/96

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Blue Angels Reception, MCAS El Toro O'Club El Toro Air Show See-A-Battle, NTC Fort Irwin Chapter Presidents' Meeting, Annapolis; Board of Trastees Meeting, Annapolis Business Luncheon, MCAS El Toro O'Club NTC Award Week, San Diego Chapter Board Meeting, MCAS El Toro O'Club Business Luncheon, MCAS El Toro

Call Danny Musselman: 714-258-1173.

USS BOXER CRUISE On 11 March 1996, USS BOXER (LHD-4) will tiansit from San Diego to Long Beach Naval Shipyard for overhaul. The CO, CAPT Bob Annis, USN '71 has invited LA Chapter members to ride along on this brand new amphibious cartien The ship will get underway from San Diego's 32nd Street Base at 0800 and steam to Long Beach, arriving about 1630. This is a super opportunity to take the train down to San Diego and ride the BOXER north. We can see how tomonow's Navy will project force "...From The Sea" with this ship, which would be the command ship for the Amphibious Ready Group Commander If you want come aboard for this day craise, call Danny Musselman '60 at 714-258-1173. Bring your employer or offspring and impress him or her with what you did in your youth!

ARMY-NAVY GOOFY GOLF TOURNAMENT The Spring Toumy (18 April) is what we call our Goofy Golf Toumament. Anybody is welcome even if you're totally inept at golf. This event is held at the scenic MCAS El Toro course starting at noon and is followed by a barbecue on the clubhouse patio. Army continually changes the rules so they win, but they are vulnerable to our superior partying ability (different mission-different objective). If you have one of those sanctioned handicaps or are handicapped only by your ability, we need you to play. Be a player in'96. Call Hank Salerno'64 at 714-953-8681 (W) or 714-637-1567(H).

EL TORO AIR SHOW Over the weekend of 26-28 April is the best deal in Los Angeles—a free airshow at MCAS El Toro.

On three consecutive days—Friday, Saturday and Sunday—the Marine Corps holds an orgy of aviation. Static displays range from ancient aircraft to the Stealth fighter The Marines also set up ground force equipment displays and paint camouflage on the kids faces. Continuous flying displays take place all day except when the Marines put on their vertical assault display. Booths offer aviation art, souvenirs, clothing, books, videotapes and of course chow.

There are even some commercial simulator 'rides'.

But nothing can compare with the BLUE ANGELS who fly about 1500 each day.

The LA Chapter and the Orange County Navy League will host a reception to welcome the Blues on Thursday evening, April 25th. This is an opportunity to rub elbows with all the local brass since almost everyone comes. The Blue Angels make a grand appearance and say a few words, then mingle with the crowd. It's a great party and we usually get 200-300 folks to come. Last year we had an aviation art auction that benefited the Sea Cadets and was a

lot of fun. Cost for admission to the reception is $14 per person or $25 for VIP seating.

The Friday show is a dress rehearsal and a benefit for the local handicapped kids. All the booths and static displays are up, so it's just like the two shows open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, without the crowds. Many LA Chapter members prefer the Friday show and we can get you in because we help with the show.

Call Danny Musselman '60 at 714-258-1173 for more info on how to get involved.

SEE-A-BATTLE In conjunction with the USMA Alumni, we get to send a few lucky Navy types up to the high desert each spring and fall to see what a mechanized land battle looks like. The National Training Center (NTC) at Fort Irwin is where Army, Marine and Air Force units train in desert warfare using real-time reconstraction and "no fault" training feedback from superbly qualified trainer-observers. The next date is tenatively 4-5 May. Our mountain-man, Wayne Hildebrand '59 (909-336-1839), coordinates reservations. It involves an overnight in Barstow with a pre-dawn wake-up to get out to the battlefield by first light. The Army suits you up in a warm parka, goggles and a kevlar helmet and loads you into a HUMMVEE for an E-ticket ride across the desert.

Briefings are held when you artive the first day, before you head out to the battlefield and afterwards, as a recap of what you have seen. It will make you proud of our Armed Forces and give you a better appreciation of what was accomplished during Operation Desert Storm. Call Wayne to get on the waiting hst.

NTC FORT IRWIN AWARD WEEK After several years enjoying the mechanized battles at the National Training Center, the USMA and USNA alumni in Los Angeles have instigated a payback scheme. We are sponsoring an award weekend in San Diego for the soldiers and families of the Fort Irwin staff. Since San Diego is a Navy town, we are artanging some events that may be of interest to them. We hope that this joint service cooperation will show the armored cavalry how much we appreciate them and carty over to the active duty types. The date is 23-26 May. Call Danny if you want to help.

LONG RANGE EVENT PLANNING: SIGN UP NOW! REUNION WEST '96 This is a real craise! LA Chapter will host the Reunion West celebration for 1996. We have selected Carnival Cruise Lines' M/S Holiday as our craise ship; our destination is 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) (1-800-995-0405) for further infomiation.

NAVY-NOTRE DAME DUBLIN '96 Have you booked your trip to see Navy vs the Fighting Irish in Dublin on 2 Nov 96? Is this a great reason for a party? The Alumni Association is planning travel packages for the event using ConlinDodds Group Tours (call the Navy-ND Special Hotline at 1-800-553-5527). The NAAAhas cooked up a wide variety of tour packages including one that is self-guided (just accommodations, airfare and rent car (Stay LEFT! no, LEFT!).

YOU CAN'T BUY TICKETS TO THIS GAME FROM THE NAAA—The only way to get your tick-

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ets is through Colin-Dodds. Word is, the ND subway alumni have blocked out rooms all over the Republic. Don't be forced to commute to the game from the Isle of Man—Get your reservations now!

BUSINESS LUNCHEONS AND DINNERS—JOIN THE NETWORK! Orange County The Business Luncheons are held on the second Tuesday of each month at El Toro MCAS Officers Club. Under the leadership of Mike Wray '85 and Steve Shatynski '83, these Luncheons bring out a good number of USNA alumni, friends, and colleagues from USMA and USAFA. Call Mike Wray '85 (714-833-5868) for infonnation and reservations. All you need to do to get on his mailing list is attend one luncheon every six months.

1996 DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS Welcome to the three new members of the LA Chapter Board; you elected the following three Chapter members to serve until June 1999: RenyPili'78 JeffHallin'86 Jeff Nordstrom'92 At the January Board meeting, the Board of Directors elected the following officers to serve until June 1997: President: Danny Musselman '60 Vice President, Administration: Nick Madigan'81 Vice President, Operations: Mike Wray '85 Vice President, Liaison: Lindsey Kough '88 Treasurer: Bill Johnston '48 Cortesponding Secretary: Hank Salerno '64 Recording Secretary: Dave Wilshin '64 The remainder of the 1996/97 Board is composed of: Jim Cavanaugh '61, Hank Salerno '64, Greg StUes '70, Darrell Contreras '92, Lee Cohen '82, and Dave Wilshin '64. Steve Andres '67 will continue to represent us as Chapter Trustee in 1996.

Many thanks to the three departing Board members: Mike Wray '85, Steve Shatynski '83 and Kit Karson '63, to past President, Steve Andres '67, and to Secretary, Susan Cowan '80, for their service to the Chapter in 1995.

CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP The 1996 Membership Drive is on right now. We need your 1996 dues to be able to stage all these events and print up Newsletters and bulletins to keep you informed.

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 member of LA Chapter? All it takes is $25 annual dues—What it gets you is: • Five newsletters (plusflyersand bulletins) to keep you updated on the Chapter events. You will get a LOT more information in the Newsletter than you read in this column—Help a Shipmate, Job Postings, more curtent news and late breaking up dates on events, Trastee News, anecdotes, etc.

• A tremendous slate of social, professional and sporting activities throughout the year—in fact the best in the US outside USNA itself.

• A chance to have your voice heard at Alumni House through Trastee representation, backed up by the collective voice of the entire LA Chapter membership (over 400 and growing).

• Your own personalized nametag.

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• 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 Southem California (ILASC), two Blue & Gold Areas, the Recraiting District Assistance Coimcil (RDAC), and more.

• A brand new Chapter Directory.

• Fellowship and camaraderie with a group of folks with the same outstanding value system 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 capture your interest.

BLUE AND GOLD OFFICERS NEEDED The Los Angeles and Orange County Blue and Gold program is in need of Blue and Gold Officers (BGO) and Blue and Gold Mentors. Openings are available in the northem and eastern valleys and high desert. If you are willing to visit high schools and conduct interviews for USNA candidates in the San Fernando Valley (and points north and east), San Bemandino/Riverside area, Moreno Valley area or the desert communities, we could use some help.

The Blue & Gold program is primarily a Naval Reserve officer program, but you can do it without being in the reserve. Last year an active duty Lieutenant was a BGO and we have had retired and former officers serve as well. Any curtent or former officer who wants to support the Naval Academy can become qualified as a BGO. If you can't take on the responsibility of a BGO, but you can help us at HS College Nights, Congressional Academy Panels, and Candidate Information Events, then consider acting as a Blue & Gold Menton Contact CAPT Len Kirkeby, USNR (LA Area Coordinator) at 213-583-6961 (W) or 818-957-4253 (H), or CAPT Steve Andres USNR '67 (Orange, Riverside and San Bernadino counties) at 818-3316811 (W&H) ff you can help.

Get involved in your Chapter BEAT ARMY!!!

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

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 members gathered at Sacramento's Palomino Club on the ttaditional first Thursday. Our speaker for the event was Richard Barsaleau, a Cowboy Poet. His son is a Surface Warfare Officer on an East Coast destroyer Attending were John Haynes '55; Larty Pierce '38; Jack Everett '64; Frank Blake '68; Steve Berg '66; Tom Hartigan '47; Mel Warner '41; Terry Brown '67; Chuck Forsman '58; Joe Drachnic '43; Dave McKie '66; John Lally 'S6; Bruce Friederich '57; Barty Whittlesy '49; Carolyn and M .0. Slater '42; Betty and Bill Spencer '47; Henry Kribbs and son, Ted "99; Angela Ramos; Beth Callahan and daughten Shannon '98, Turner Joy '47; Tom Draude '62; and Ron Beagle '56.

San Diego/Coronado Chapter LCDR Michael S. Midgley, USNR '85 13295 Ribbings Road San Diego, CA 92130 619-792-9196 Message Phone: 619-463-USNA

San Francisco Chapter CAPT Thomas G. Lozier, SC, USNR '74 2614 Derby Drive San Ramon, CA 94583-4311 H: 510-866-8299; W: 510-887-7333 The first meeting of the new year was held at the NAS Alameda Officer's club. All in attendance were treated to a talk on the likely future of cartier tactical Naval Aviation by LCDR John Hatten. LCDR Hatten is curtentiy assigned to the F/A-18 E/F fleet introduction team at NAS Lemoore, serving as the Operations and Training Officen In short, this guy knows what's going on with the new 18's on their way to the fleet. LCDR Hatten is a 1982 Academy graduate and was winged in 1985.

According to LCDR Hatten, the newest F/A-18 is ahead of schedule, under budget and weighs less than what the original specifications mandated. It's just not the same Navy the rest of us remember It seems the F/A-18 will soon represent the majority of the Tactical aircraft on board cartiers. The New E/F version has longer range, better avionics and an upgraded power plant. The new F/A-18 represents one of the Navy's technological marvels. It is exttemely reliable, easy to fix and the plane looks really good on the deck, as well as in the air (not to mention, it goes really fast!).

All the joking aside, LCDR Hatten's talk was very informative as well as humorous. He even let us know what it is like in today's fiscally responsible Navy. The San Francisco Bay Area Chapter wants to thank LCDR Hatten and invite him back anytime!

FUTURE CHAPTER ACTIVITIES February 2/2/96 (1 st Fri) 1200 South Bay Luncheon, meet at the Golf Shack, Moffet Field; don't forget your clubs. Info: Dave Williams '74, W:408-395-2051; H:415-335-8578 2/7/96 (1 st Wed) 1830 Joint Meeting with Sacramento, Speaken Ron Branquist '60, President National Alumni Association. Travis AFB Officer's Club. Additionally, Mini Class Reunions for the Classes of '57-'59. Class Coordinators: Ray Fazzio '57, 415-592-7878; Gerry Bellows '58, 510-376-3352; Stan Cobb '59, 415-572-0357.

March 3/1 & 3/6/96 (Fri & Wed) South Bay Luncheon and Monthly Meeting. Info: Dave Williams '74, W: 408-395-2051; H: 415-395-8578 April TBD Golf Toumament being planned.

Info: Ben Tipton '69, 707-429-1333 Paul Feduchak '90 415-321-8166; 800-937-0726

Santa Barbara Chapter CDR William J. Stewart, USNR (Ret.) '63 1617 Las Canoas Road Santa Barbara, CA 93105 H: 805-862-0703; W: 805-963-9151

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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

FLORIDA Jacksonville Chapter RADM Robert W. Graham, USNR (Ret.) '34 10113 Whippoorwill Lane #1604 Jacksonville, FL 32256-7174 H: 904-642-1255

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 GuffBreeze,FL 32561 H: 904-932-1147; W; 904-456-9237 Happy New Year from the most beautiful place on Earth! First 1 want to thank those who responded to my last column. Great to hear from all of you! In fact, it serves as the payment for this labor of love.

Ever since the beginning of Decemben I have had a reoccurting dream: I see myself kicking a football over the power line across the street from my front yard. I can't miss.

Since the dream started, I have played 16 and 14 in the Lotto every week and I can't win. What does this mean?

To get down to business, I would like to update you on the Chapter activities, report on progress of rebuilding Pensacola Beach and provide my humble tribute to a hero.

CHAPTER ACTIVITIES My goal remains to bring down the average age of attendees. Success would be easy if I brought my daughter's third grade class to one of the luncheons, but my target is the active duty officers in the Pensacola area, especially Classes of '86 and laten To this end it is clear I need a gimmick. So, buried here in the back pages of Shipmate is a special FREE OFFER to any active duty grad, LCDR and junion I will add you to our first class mailing list FREE for

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at least one year if you attend one event. Our regularly scheduled meeting is on the last Friday of each month at Mustin Beach Officers Club. If we aren't there, they will know where we are. For the remainder of this season we are planning to have a panel discussion by willing members of the Class of '95 on what it is like at the old school. If you would like to participate as a panelist, please contact meâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;you wtil get a FREE LUNCH! We are in the very early planning stages of having Robert Milligan '56, Comptroller of Florida. Also, we hope to have the newly appointed members of the class of '00 with Congressman Joe Scarborough.

If this is the kind of fun you can't afford to miss, send $10 to USNA Alumni Association, Pensacola Chapter 1846 San Dollar Circle Pensacola, Florida 32504-7261.

PENSACOLA BEACH The progress on restoring the beach is amazing.

The core area for businesses was opened to the public at the end of October Restiicted access was lifted in Decemben Many old cinder block houses along the beach have been demolished and removed with construction beginning. Three new high rise projects are starting and all businesses should be open for the season by Memorial Day. Since Erin and Opal, we have become known as the hurticane capital. It had been almost 70 years since a direct hit and I'll go out on a limb to say it'll be a long time before we see something like Opal again. Y'all come on down and see us. You'll love it and take home just as much sunburn but more money than if you vacationed further south.

For the record, Pensacola recorded zero inches of snow for the Blizzard of '96. Golfers should especially consider the Gulf Coast now. Rates are cheaper and the crowds are further south. This place is growing, but unlike Panama City Beach to the east and Gulf Shores to the west, I sense a greater feeling of community. You can come here and not feel like a tourist.

A TRIBUTE I am sure that, within this issue of Shipmate, there are very eloquent tributes to Arleigh Burke. This is my humble input for a war hero and historical figure.

I shook hands with the man. I sat back to back from him at an alumni luncheon in DC. It wasn't until the speaken Congressman Charlie Wilson '56, acknowledged Admiral Burke that I knew he was there. As we were leaving someone tiled to ask Admiral Burke how he got the name "31 Knot". The admiral's friend gave a forgettable answer best suited to excuse them than explain. I think I told the questioner to look it up in the library. In a very uneventful way, I then shook hands with Admiral Burke and was on my way.

Before that, I saw Admiral Burke at my 10th Homecoming Reunion. After the game, he was sitting in his car waiting to leave. I told my wife to stop and take a nice long look at that old man sitting in the car. He was Arleigh Burke, World War II Hero, 3 term CNO and a modem Navy historicalfigure.Since my wife was pregnant at the time, my daughter kinda saw him, too. My wife was mildly impressed, but on the occasion of Admiral Burke's passing, she remembered.

I was the duty officer at NAF Washington on the day the ARLEIGH BURKE was commissioned. The main

duty was to meet and greet VIP flights. I thought I had an easy day with only one flight departing and returning. That flight was the DC crowd going to the commissioning event. The senior VIP was a Supreme Court Justice. Several former CNO's and a large cast of active duty flag officers rounded out the manifest. Admiral Burke was already at his party and he missed all the fun. The flight was delayed in

Oceana for a bird strike. Fortunately, the entire Quarter-deck was converted into a reception area and everybody had enough cookies and coffee to be happy. I remember one of my junior enlisted reservist almost clipped Admiral Mooren The Admiral was fleet of foot and dodged the mistep. On the return trip, the flight was delayed for thunderstorms and circled overhead for an agonizingly long time. The clouds parted long enough to let the C-9 land and taxi in. But as I predicted, the moment the ladder touched the deck, the rains started anew and did not abate until every VIP was in his car, driving home soaking wet. From what I heard underneath the umbrella, it was a very nice commissioning.

Being an aviaton I had little occasion to hear stories about Admiral Burke. One story I remember I'll try to relate here. It was said that Admiral Burke was a steadfast man of principle and conviction. He knew what to do, but he also knew who was in charge.

When the person in charge wanted to do what should not be done, he saw it as his duty to resign. And so, my memory of the story is that, on more than one occasion. Admiral Burke offered his resignation rather than carty out the wrong course of action. I'm sure the record shows his resignations were never accepted. How each course of action was changed I leave to the historians. My memory fails me when I try to think of anyone else to be named in the same story. My memory of Admiral Burke is this: everyone knew if you wanted to go the wrong way, you'd be going without him. I am happy I got to shake the man's hand.

Southeast Florida Chapter LtCol Kenneth J. Duckworth, USAFR '62 5201 SW 163rd Avenue Davie, FL 33331 H: 305-434-6634; W; 305-558-5300

Space Coast Chapter CDR James H. Carrington, Jn, USN (Ret.) '53 262 Sand Pine Road Indialantic, FL 32903-2116 H: 407-777-3318

Suncoast Chapter (Zips 33571-73; 339; 342) LCDR Susan S. Welch, USN '80 5310 Fox wood Drive Sarasota, FL 34232-5612 H: 813-923-2771; W: 813-923-2771 It was not a dark and stormy night, it was a beautiful sunny day with bright green grass on the lawns and golf course at the Oaks Country Club in Sarasota.

More than 80 alumni, spouses and friends gathered at the club house for the big screen showing of the Army-Navy game. Nan and Mark German '47 were our hosts, with Chapter President Susan Welch ' 80 and Club Treasurer Tom Jones '53 doing the work necessary to have things well organized.

Members attending ranged from the Class of '32 (Bob Portes) to the Class of '80 (Susan Welch), with six classmates from '47 and three each from '44, '45 and '49. Cliff Bermann claimed he was fully prepared to do 45 pushups and he was the duty plebe after each Navy score. Maybe next year he will have to do 45!

Everyone enjoyed the chili, hot dogs, hamburgers and assorted other goodies, and a good time was had by all (at least for the first 53 minutes of the game).

On May 4, the Naval Academy Men's Glee Club will perform in Sarasota at an alumni get-togethen There are also plans for an April meeting and a June

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picnic (snowbirds welcome to all events). USNA alumni visiting or moving to the Bradenton-Sarasota area should contact Susan Welch.

J. L. Moss '47

Tampa Bay Chapter Col Walter Havenstein, USMCR '71 10520 Vonn Road Largo, FL 34644 H; 813-593-2198

GEORGIA

As always, local alumni and those passing through are invited to lunch with us on the third Friday of each month at Paisano's. Hope to see you there.

CDR Stephen E. Frederick, USN (Ret.), Secretary

GUAM LCDR Noel M. Enriquez, USNR '84 Box 26849, GMF Barrigada, Guam 96921-6849 H: 011-671-477-4382; W: 011-671-647-9629; F: 011-671-649-8770

Atlanta Chapter CAPT Paul D. Hurst, USN (Ret.) '62 1505 Dansford Court Marietta, GA 30062 H: 770-509-7300 As we look back on the year of 1995, it is hard to imagine a more active one for our local Chapter In addition to our monthly luncheons, held the third Friday of each month at Paisano's, 1/4 mile north of 1-285 on Roswell Road in the K-Mart shopping center. Chapter members were able to enjoy each other's company at the annual spring "Lobster Fest", a breakfast with the Speaker of the House of Representatives, hosted by the local Chapter for all area service academy grads, the 150th Birthday Party onboard the Henry W. Grady, a local paddlewheeler at Stone Mountain Park, the Army/Navy Game Day Party at TJ's Sports Bar, and the Service Academy Christmas Ball in Decemben Sadly, the most significant event of the year was the loss of our Chapter President, Whit Livingston '68 to a sudden and unexpected heart attack while in Aimapolis on Alumni Association business. Whit had been a tireless supporter and promoter of the Atlanta Chapter of the Alumni Association and of the Naval Academy itself. He was truly a special man and is missed by all who knew him.

The new year is off to a great start. Even without a speaker at our initial luncheon of 1996 on January 19, thettimoutwas commendable. In attendance were Tom Marshall '42; Paul Smith "42; Jack Cumberiand '44; Jim Ravenel '45; Duane Young '49; Glenn Brewer '51; John Stark '51; Gil McCullen '53; Walt Coakley '54; Jim Todd '55; Carl McCallum '60; Bob Vogel '61; Paul Hurst '62; Bill Baker '64; Judd Osten '64; Woodie Vaughan '64; Bob Bush "65; Jim Slemenda '66; Will Wood '66; Peter Dabbieri '67; Al Jones '67; Rich Rogers '67; Ted Webster '68; Ed Sundberg '68; Mitch Rowland '71; Robert Schultz '71; Steve Frederick '72; Chris Heath '72; Dirk Mosis '73; Jim Murphy '73; Gehrig Wiles '74; Dave Besch '74; Tom Hamilton '78; Mark James '78; Melissa Matthews '81; Brian Jackson ' 81; Neil Sawyer '86; Don Herndon '87; Jonathan Salkoff '90; Sean Kent '90; Ray Barta '91; and Dave Alexander, NAIO. Unfortunately, the luncheon agenda included the formal farewell to Mark James '78, the local Chapter Treasuren Mark has done a superlative job in keeping the books, but his contribution as Treasurer was only a small part of what he did for the members. He was the driving force behind a great deal of the increased participation realized by this Chapter in the past yean Mark has been one of the movers and shakers in this Chapter and will be sorely missed.

Our best wishes go with him and Connie as they move to Richmond and greater job opportunities.

Fortunately, Judd Osten "64 has stepped forward to assume the duties of Treasuren He has no idea what he has gotten himself into, but it's great to have him aboard.

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HAWAII CAPT Harvey Gray, Jr., USN (Ret.) '52 1117 Akumu Street Kailua, HI 96734-4012 H: 808-261-9722; W: 808-423-1341 or Jim Anderson '85: 808-455-7722

INDIANA (see also Kentucky) Indianapolis Chapter LT Thomas M. Ryan, USNR (Ret.) '80 617 RamblinRoad Greenwood, IN 46142 317-889-1103 (H) 317-230-2787 (W) Due to the blizzard, turn out was light for the first luncheon of the yean Only Donna and JJ Stenzoski '80 were able to make it.

The Chapter now meets monthly for lunch and quarterly for dinnen We meet for lunch the first Wednesday of the month at 1145, at the following location: "The Porch", Indianapolis Mariott's Durbin Restaurantâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;7202 E. 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN. Please be sure to join us: February 7,1996 March 6,1996 April 3, 1996 May 1,1996

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 While we don't have many specific upcoming dates to report this month, pay close attention to the Chapter newsletter as there are some special events coming up. For example, watch for an event with the Blue Angels at this summer's annual Chicago Air and Water Show; an event tied in with Armed Forces Day on Saturday, 18 May; the annual summer NavyArmy golf outing and others.

In the meantime, there are always board meetings...the next will be over lunch at the Como Inn on 7 May at 1200. Board meetings are open to all the membership, but be sure to give Tim Bradley a call if you plan on attending.

In fact, the board met over lunch at the Como Inn at its most recent meeting on Tuesday, 9 January.

On hand were Tim Bradley '48, Mike Berngard "49, George Dempsey "57, John Howland "64, Dale Stahl "70, Mike Clawson "72, and Paul Jenkins "85. Check the Chapter newsletter for the exciting results.

However, we will report here that there was a unanimous consensus of the board that the Navy football team and Coach Weatherbie were to be congratulated on an exciting and much improved season! The board can't wait for the 1996 football season to get underway!!

John G.B. Howland '64

The first dinner of the year will be held Friday, March 15,1995. We will meet at the Mecca Room, Murat Shrine Club, 520 N. New Jersey, Indianapohs, IN. Cocktails are at 1800 and dinner will be at 1830.

There will be a guest speaken Cost is $19 per person including tax and gratuity. The main course will be chicken cordon bleu. Please call Tom Ryan at 317-889-1103 if you are interested in attending.

Tom Ryan

Indiana Chapter (forming) CDR John T. Haizlip, USN '72 15246 Longford Drive Grangen IN 46530 H: 219-273-2939

KENTUCKY (see also Ohio) Louisville/Southern Indiana Chapter Mn Richard E. Gordon '74 1222 Park Hills Drive Louisville, KY 40207 H: 502-893-7945

LOUISIANA New Orleans Chapter LCDR Anthony T. Capasso, USNR '84 4430 Lennox Boulevard New Orleans, LA 70131-8348 H: 504-392-5872; W: 504-392-5735

RICKETTS HALL Remember a classmate - Honor a friend. Reserve a locker in the new Roger Staubach Locker Room OR a chair in the new Joe Bellino Auditorium. Reserve NOW while still available. For more details, call Jennifer John at 410-263-4448x118

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MARYLAND Annapolis Chapter LtCol William R. Roll, USMC (Ret.) '62 18 College Avenue Annapohs, MD 21401-1604 H: 410-268-9287

Baltimore Chapter LCDR Steve G. Young, USNR '84 c/o Legg Mason 600 Washington Avenue #200 Towson, MD 21204 W: 410-821-7700

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

MINNESOTA

For the moment, it was decided we would not need a Network Chairman or an "Over the Wall" Chairman. A standing committee on Programs and Arrangements was formed and will be chaired by Bob Riordan '64; assisting will be Bill Phillips '66 and Jim Coopersmith '62.

Dues were set at $25 annually and meetings will be scheduled quarterly; the exact time, date and location of the next meeting to be announced at a later date. (Watch this space!)

On November 10th, Rear Admiral Tom Lynch spoke at a special luncheon held at the Commerce Bank in downtown Kansas City. Approximately 21 members listened to Admiral Lynch talk about his tenure as Superintendant at the Naval Academy and on curtent issues pertaining to the Academy. Admiral Lynch was in Kansas City to speak at Veteran's Day ceremonies the next day and to visit his brother, formerly of the Kansas City Chiefs.

On December 2, local alumni of Navy and Army gathered at the University Club to watch the ArmyNavy game on television. Attendance on the Navy side was low at around a dozen, and about half again as many on the Army side. While the outcome of the game was a disappointment, all present were impressed with the quality of play by our team and know in advance the outcome for 1996!

Bill Coopersmith of the Program Committee has prepared a survey to determine interest in various group activities to conduct throughout the year. From the looks of Jim's outline, we can look forward to a diverse and interesting mix of opportunities to get together at various times throughout the year. Any alumni living in the greater KC area who would like the opportunity to get together with fellow "salts" should contact us immediately and get on our mailing list.

Ed Kerins '67

NEVADA Las Vegas Chapter Edwin Carlton HI '71 8909 Montego Bay Dr Las Vegas, NV 89117 H: 702-363-9162

NEW JERSEY Monmouth County Chapter LtCol Robert L. Vogt, USMC (Ret.) '59 50 Polly Way Middletown, NJ 07748-3189 H: 908-671-9330; W: 908-842-8647

NEW MEXICO Albuquerque Chapter 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 The Albuquerque NM Chapter of the USNA Alumni Association had two big events during the month of Decemben Foremost, of course, was the Chapter gathering on the 2nd of December as they watched the Army/Navy Game at Babe's Sports Bar.

Upper Midwest Chapter Darrel Gonyea "61 605 West Travelers Trail Bumsville, MN 55337 H: 612-882-1112

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CAPT Richard E. Westcott. USN '70 911 Michael Drive Papillion, NE 68046 H: 402-593-1477; W: 402-294-2146

St. Louis Chapter CDR Rodney D. Vaught, USNR "77 1611 Clark Avenue Granite City, IL 62040-3818 H: 618-877-3462

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Watching the Army/Navy Game at Babe's Sports Bar, 2 December L to R: George R. "Pat" Bryan, III '67 and George R. Bryan, Jr '42

Kansas City Chapter LCDR Lynn A. Thomas, USNR "83 1404StonecreekDrSW Blue Springs, MO 64015-8838 H: 816-228-6766 The Kansas City Chapter has been reborn thanks to the efforts of Lynn Thomas "83. Lynn relocated here recently and almost single handedly rounded up everyone in the area, and organized the Chapter In thanks for her efforts, Lynn is the new President of the local Chapten The first quarterly Chapter meeting was held on October 25 at the University Club on Baltimore Street in downtown Kansas City. Approximately 25 alumni were in attendance. For the first order of business. Chapter officers were elected as follows: President: Lynn Thomas '83 Vice President: Frank Riley '68 Treasurer: Tim Mahony '83 Secretary: Ed Kerins '67

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Babe's Sports Ban 2 December L to R: Joseph R. McGuire, Jr '68, James Russell '73, Pauline Russell, Mary Lynn McGuire

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Babe's Sports Bar, 2 December L to R: Florence Katchen Martin J. Katcher '50, Keith S. "Casey" Jones '60, and Janice Jones

Babe's Sports Bar, 2 December L to R: Donald G. Baker '53. Corrine Baker. Oakah L. Jones '53, Stephen E. Schoderbek '53, and Leslie Schoderbek

Babe's Sports Ban 2 December Jennie and Benjamin F. Montoya '58

Babe's Sports Ban 2 December L to R: Franklyn Kip Paskewich '65, Barbara B. Bradley and Devin Paskewich With respect to the A/N game, we had an exceptional tumout, with members ranging from the Class of '33 to parents of a '98er—for coverage of a 65 year period! Not bad for a small southwestern town!

The good news is that, because of the time differential, we had a wonderful excuse to start drinking beer at 9 o'clock in the moming. We particularly enjoyed being able to gloat at half-time, and overall we really did have a wonderful time—except for witnessing the fateful fourth quarten which was the worst debacle in memory—or at least it was until Barty Switzer and the Dallas Cowboys topped that act the very next week against Philadelphia!

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Attendees included the following: Betty Shellabarger, widow of CAPT Martin A. Shellabarger '33; George R. Bryan '42; Bill and Bonnie Horton '44; Daniel and Nancy Jane Russell Zwilling '44; Eldon and Gwen Frame '46; Ellen and Bob McClelland '46; G. W. (Bill) Hosking '47; Mil Rockman, widow of LCDR Abraham (Rocky) Rockman '48; Anne and Reed Mulkey '49; Bill and Linda Shanhouse '49; Marty and Florence Katcher '50; Frank and Dee Hines '52; Jim and Sandra Hoge '52; Manuel P. (Pat) Sanchez '52; Don and Corinne Baker ' 5 3 ; Don and Betty Hente '53; Oakah and Marjorie Jones '53; Steve and Leslie Schoderbek '53; Jerry and Alice Weinstein ' 5 3 ; Dotal and Terri Sandlin '54; Bill Schuler '54; Doral and Terri Sandlin '54; Don and Phyllis Rohr '55; Jim and Lila Dickey '56; Bob and Bettye Rae Francis '56; Leo Stockharn and Betty Love '56; John and Helen Ogas '57; Alan and Diane Chodorow '58; Ben and Jennie Montoya '58; John Nagel '58; Norm and Naomi Falk '60; Casey and Janice Jones '60; Ole and Phyllis Olsen '64; F. Kip Paskewich and Barbara Bradley '65; R. T. Sanders '66; George R. 'Pat' Bryan III '67; Joe

Babe's Sports Ban 2 December L to R; Bettye Rae Francis, Bob L. Francis '56, Frank L. Hines '53, Dee Hines

and Mary Lynn McGuire '68; Scott and Jean Kraus '73; James and Pauline Russell '73; Randy and Julie Kahn '78; Don and Herlinda Urquidez '78; Glenn and Joanne Krumel "79; Craig lessen '86; Joe and Ann Starke, parents of Pat '96; and Al and Junko Gjovig, parents of Kenji '98.

Babe's Sports Ban 2 December L to R: Mary Lynn McGuire ('68), John Scott Kraus '73 and Jean Kraus

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The second Chapter gathering was a catered and very delicious Christmas dinner held on the 20th of December at the lovely and recently completed home of the Doral Sandlins (Class of '54). The Sandlins, as consumate hosts, have thoughtfully constructed their home as a Bed and Breakfast (known as the Turquoise Trail B & B) and located it conveniently along the tourist route to Santa Fe in nearby Sandia Park. After the recent hohdays, they would more than likely welcome some paying guests for a change!

Attendees included the following: Zeke and Mary Jane Zwilling '44; Eldon and Gwen Frame '46; John and Joan Wilkie '48; Anne and Reed Mulkey '49; Marty and Florence Katcher '50; Manuel P. Sanchez '52; Doral and Terri Sandlin '54; Bill Shuler and Carolyn Calloway '54; Don and Phyllis Rohr '55; Jim and Lila Dickey '56; Bob and Bettye Rae Francis '56; Reed and Shirley Lewis '56; Leo Stockham and Betty Love '56; Alan and Diane Chodorow '58; Ben Montoya '58; Henry Schwartz'62; Ole and Phyllis Olsen '64; F. Kip Paskewich and Barbara Bradley '65; Joe and Mary Lynn McGuire '68; Paul and Katherine Wilson '68; Jeffrey and Beth Albright '71; Tolly and Cathy Tolliver '71; Ken and Valery Fladager II '78; and Sean Hoyt '90 (enroute to Australia to play ragby).

Bob Francis '56

NEW YORK BuJ^alo Chapter (forming) Mn R. Thomas Bowman '71 484 Linden Avenue EastAurora, NY 14052 W: 716-687-4640 DCMC

Central New York Chapter Edward A. Alberts '85 RR 3 Box 406A Oswego, NY 13126 H: 315-342-1930; W: 315-448-3373

New York Chapter RobertA. Black'63 237 Park Avenue Suite 2100 New York, NY 10017 H: 212-551-1437

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

Thank You! Your support built a first-rate Visitor Center!

Triangle Chapter George F. Mitchell '64 4647 Edwards Mill Rd Raleigh, NC 27612-4401 H: 919-571-8930 The 1995 Christmas season marked two special events for the Triangle Chapten On December 2nd, the Chapter hosted our annual get together with the area Chapter of the West Point Alumni Association.

45 Navy fans and 30 Woo Poo'ers joined in the fun, frolic and good-natured jest at Champion's Sports Bar in the Raleigh Crabtree Martiott. We were up on die Woo Poos for a good portion of the game and enjoyed the chance to heckle our West Point brethren. Alas, the tide changed and we became the brunt of the sarcasm. Army won the game, but Navy won the party. Unfortunately, Army gets to keep the game ball for another year. The USNA Triangle Chapter inttoduced the ball (blue on one end, black on the othen with gold in between and marked for game scores through year 2007) four years ago. The winning team Chapter President gets to keep the ball 'til next year's event. So far Army can claim four years of possession. Wait 'til next year!

On December 18th, Lois and Tom Walter '61 were gracious hosts for our annual Christmas cocktails.

Their home was festively decorated with three Christmas trees, wreaths galore, and 57 candles. Tom was the duty lamp lighter and was nearly burned out by time the party started. The hors d'oeuvres were great and the punch was smooooooth! With 35 alumni and spouses in attendance, there was also plenty of sharing the holiday spirit and fraternal bonding. Each guest was asked to bring a stuffed animal for donation to the pediatric ward of the local hospital. Wake Medical Center sent a very nice letter of thanks to the Triangle Chapter of the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association: "These most treasured gifts were distiibuted to our Pediatrics Outpatient Clinic for children in need for the holiday season."

In attendance for these festive events were: Charles Paddock '51; Bill Dehart '53; Steve Ramos '54; Mike Bradley '61; Jim Breece; Brian Van Metre; Tom Walter; Jim Craven '64; Bill Habermeyer; George Mitchell; Tom Runkle '66; Al Burkhart '67; Dick Field; Bill Gautier; Mike Roth; Dean Hartis '69 Dave Miller '70; Mark Thomas; Bruce Aukland '72 Mike Rowland '73; Dave Green '79; Kurt Dixon '84 Mike Hodges '88; Frank Davey '89; and Leon Hsi '94.

The Triangle Chapter sponsors an alumni luncheon at noon on the first Friday of most months, at Newton's Southwest Bar and Grill (Harrison Ave Exit off of 1-40). For the remainder of the fiscal year, luncheons are scheduled for Feb 8th, Apr 5th and May 3rd. On March 3rd (Sunday) we are planning a tri-service event with the local USMA and USAFA Chapters. USNA alumni who live in or happen to visiting the area are welcome to join us for any of the above events.

Greensboro Chapter Maj Gary L. Beaver, USMCR '77 5005 Windermere Drive Greensboro, NC 27407-5845 H: 919-299-4736

Would you like to increase your income, avoid capital gain taxes, earn an income tax deduction, AND have an impact on the future of the Naval Academy? Call Dan Struble at (410) 263-4448 for more information.

OHIO Akron Chapter George B. Garton '59 1616 Pauh Street Canal Fulton, OH 44614-9333 H: 216-854-3501; W: 216-794-9770

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky CAPT D. R. Freese, USNRR '63 3092 Arbor Lane Edge wood, KY 41017-2355 H: 606-331-0449 The Cincinnati Chapter met at Forest View Gardens Dinner Theater on Saturday evening, January 20th. All hands enjoyed an excellent program of Broadway tunes and German-American food. The highlight of the evening was a stirring rendition of "Anchors Away" led by former Glee Club members Bud Babcock '74 and Bud Habermehl '68.

Alumni attending were Ann and Leighton Palmerton '50; Kathleen and Bob Prangley '63; Roxanne and Jerry MotI '68; Ruth and Bud Habermehl '68; Betsy and Tom Schram '69; Julie (Nickell) and Geoff Kimball '71; Dabney and Fred Pottschmidt '72; Karen and Mike Simon '73; Karen and Bud Babcock '74; and Bob Stevens '75.

Future events scheduled for the Chapter are as follows: 2/8/96 (Thursday)

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Happy Hour at Teller's in Hyde Park Square Lunch at Mike Fink's on the river Happy Hour at Del Rio's Restaurant on Pete Rose Way Lunch at Dockside VIâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Montgomery Road in Norwood, OH

June: More information will be forthcoming on a special June Week event!

If you are in the area, please join us for any of these events. For further information, call Don Freese at the numbers shown above, or Mike Simon at W: (513) 671-2800 or H: (513) 231-3174.

Mike Simon '73

Cleveland Chapter CAPT A. O. Rule HI, USNR (Ret.) '50 68 Water Stieet Chagrin Falls, OH 44022-3148 H: 216-247-4379

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Columbus/Central Ohio Chapter CAPT Roy O. Girod, SC, USN (Ret.) '53 1505 Ramble wood Avenue Columbus, OH 43235-7326 H: 614-451-3696

Kitty Hawk Chapter (inactive-POC only) James M. Gallagher '57 294 Cherty Drive Centi-eville, OH 45459 H: 513-433-1977

Toledo Chapter Thomas R. Case '61 3918 Woodhurst Drive Toledo. OH 43614-3309 H: 419-382-0820

OKLAHOMA Oklahoma Chapter CAPT Charles C. Coley, USN (Ret.) '34 411 NW 14th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73103-3510 H: 405-235-0234

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CAPT James M. Conway, USN (Ret.) '55 50 Ayrault Street Newport, RI 02840-2728 H: 401-847-5039

LT Douglas A. Jones, USN "88 5534 Monticello Avenue Dallas, TX 75206-6602 H: 214-823-5953

SOUTH CAROLINA Charleston Chapter 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 Greenvtile,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

OREGON Greater Portland Chapter

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Mn Jack E. Kohl, Jr. "65 471 SW Riverbend Drive West Linn, OR 97068-9416 H: 503-655-4205

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PENNSYLVANIA Philadelphia Chapter Rob Bender '73 45 Grove Avenue Flourtown, PA 19030 H: 215-836-7652

Pittsburgh Chapter William E. Otto'71 4105 Tartan Court Munrysville, PA 15668-1045 H: 412-325-4281; W: 412-434-8682

Chattanooga Chapter VADM Ronald M. Eytchison. USN (Ret.) '58 11 Prentice Lane Signal Mountain, TN 37377 615-886-2823

Rich Bulger '69 6011 Ancient Oaks Drive Humble, TX 77346 H: 713-852-5222; W: 713-230-6527

Nashville Chapter CDR John F. Ohlinger, USN (Ret.) "69 880 Lakemont Drive Nashville. TN 37720 H: 615-370-1441; W: 615-371-8596

MICHAEL J. SMITH '67 MEMORIAL SWORD PRESENTED TO MIDN WILLIAM PRICHETT "96 Traditionally, the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter presents a sword at our January luncheon to the first

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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

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Roger E. Hopkins '62 PO Box 311007 New Braunfels.TX 78131-1473 H: 512-620-7748; W: 512-344-5581

JANUARY LUNCHEON ATTENDEES The following shipmates attended our January 5th meeting: Zeb Alford '48; Carl Peterson '55; Charhe Chavartia '56; John Tyler '57; Dick Westfahl '59; Neil and Gina Block'61; Jeff Hogan '64; Erik Woods '64; Rob Brown '65; Bart Jealous '65; Paul Marshall '65; Lynn Wegner '65; Don Roesh '67; John Brooke '68; Rich Bulger '68; Bob Crotteau '68; Hal Dantone '68; Peter Van Deriofske '68; Jim Babb '69; Rich Bulger '69; Rick Bush '69; Tom Wojciechowski '69; Doug Bateman '70; Steve Chapman '70; Hugh Mauldin '70; Bob Cabana '71; Jeff Loustaunau '71; Brace Hargus '73; Mark Johnson '74; Brace Smith '77; Steve Plaisance '81; John Rogers '81; Olin Filyaw '87; Chris Martinez '96 (and his mother; Susan Mayfield); Michael Stucky '96 (and his parents; Michael & Nancy Stucky); Gabe Mauldin '98; and Carter Conlin.

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PHILIPPINES 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

After a busy December, the North Texas Chapter had a somewhat subdued January. Eighteen people attended the monthly meeting. President Doug Jones '88 showed the Alumni Association video in which Ron Brandquist '60 led the panel questioning Admiral Chuck Larson '58 about recent changes at the Academy. It was informative and gave those of us far removed from Annapolis a clearer insight into the direction of the Superintendent's leadership.

Doug also presented plaques to two past Chapter officers in appreciation for the work that they have done for the organization. He recognized Ray Garfield " 66 for having been a member of the Board of Governors and Darrell Page "83 for his five year stint as Treasuren The classes were represented by the following alumni: Pat Moran "34; Margaret and Tom Peacock "34; Cari Travis '46; Bill Lavallee '55; Ed Walker '60; Mike Bickel '61; Richard Dawson '64; John Gorman '64; Don Hackett '64; Raymond Garfield '66; Rick Lottie '69; Stephen Shigley '74; Steve Smith '74; Mike Huber '78; Dartell Page '83; Dave Cleary '88 and Doug Jones '88.

We have settled the question of regular meeting days and location. The North Texas Chapter will meet for lunch at 1130 the first Tuesday of every month at the Harvey Hotel on Midway Road. Any alumni tiaveling to or through Dallas, who can artange your schedule to be there on those first Tuesdays, would be welcome to join us for the luncheons.

Mike Bickel '61

Memphis Chapter CAPT Walter C. Nix, USN (Ret.) '54 3758 South Lakewood Dr Memphis, TN 38128-4311 H: 901-386-8258

class midshipman (from our area) with the highest class ranking. As you remember, Mike Smith '67 was the pilot of the Space Shuttle Challenger when it exploded on January 28,1986. He became the first alumnus to give his life in the exploration of space.

Don Roesh '67 was Mike Smith's classmate (and companymate). He gave a personal account of his friendship with Mike at USNA. When Don and Mike took aero classes at USNA, Mike said that he would become an astionaut. He was not boasting. He dedicated himself to a goal that he worked for—and later accomplished. USNA is famous because of people like Mike Smith. Mike was traly one of the "best of the best, and brightest of the brightest".

Col Bob Cabana '71 (Marine Corps A-6 pilot, astronaut and Head of the Astronaut Office at NASA's Johnson Space Center) presented the sword to Bill Prichett's parents. Bill's Grandmother and Godfather were also there to share the moment. Bob Cabana reminded everyone that Mike would want to emphasize three points: 1) integrity, goal setting, and professionalism. Bob then presented the sword to Mrs. Prichett and said a few words about MIDN Prichett: ranked third in his class at the end of 2/C year, finished his undergraduate program in three years, will finish his Masters after USNA (at MIT, Stanford, or University of Texas). Plus, he plays varsity squash!! Another stellar Midshipman from the Texas Gulf Coast!!!

Col Cabana then gave presented a slide show on astronaut training activities. He also mentioned NASA's high degree of cooperation with the Russians. Several months ago, he walked in Moscow's Red Square with Russian Cosmonauts. As he said, "how times have changed!!"

CHAPTER NEWS Three Continental pilots landed at our January meeting: Tom Roesh '67 (one of the speakers mentioned earlier), John Brooke' 68 and, of course. Rich Bulger '69 (Chapter President).

CAPT Bob Crotteau '68, USNR, also surfaced at this meeting—his Navy years were spent in the submarine service. Bob and his family now live in Houston.

Jon Messinger '81 is now a Management Consultant with Ernst & Young (having left Exxon in mid-1995). With a lot of interesting assignments, Jon is very excited about his work.

Your humble reporter (Ed Klein '72) will also join Ernst & Young (E&Y) this month as a Sales & Marketing Specialist. Like Jon, I see a lot of great things happening within E&Y. For the unaware, E&Y is one of the "Big 6" financial services firms. By the way, that Big 6 has nothing to do with the Big 8 or Big 10 Athletic Conferences!!!

If you haven't paid your 1996 Texas Gulf Coast Chapter dues ($25.00), please do so by mailing a check to Rich Bulger (address above), made out to "USNA Alumni Association". We have a sizable number of grads who pay annual dues because they want to participate in some way—even though they can't attend the meetings.

BUSINESS BREAKFASTS The Academy Association is a Houston-based business network group consisting of graduates from Annapolis, West Point and the Air Force Academy.

Our breakfast meetings are every Tuesday morning (7:15 a.m.) at the Metiopolitan Racquet Club. On a typical Tuesday morning, you'll see the following shipmates there: Bart Jealous '65, Dennis Johnson '65, Paul Marshall '65, Hal Dantone '68, Peter Van Deriofske '68, Jim Babb '69, Ed Klein '72, Andy Howard '75, and Mike Wimer '94. Visitors are always welcome!! If you're interested, please call Ed Klein '72 (713-728-1203) or Bart Jealous '65 (713655-1440).

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CHAPTER MEETINGS Chapter meetings are held on the first Friday of every month at Brennan's Restaurant (11:30 am refreshments and noon to 1:00 pm lunch). Brennan's (3300 Smith St.) offers a premiere luncheon (only $15) at a downtown location that is easily accessible to most Houstonians. Please join us!! Call Rich Bulger '69 (713-852-5222) or Peter Van Deriofske '68 (713-690-9898) for more information or to get on our mailing list.

Ed Klein '72

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UTAH/IDAHO/MONTANA Beehive Intermountain NA Alumni Chapter Mn H. Keith Haines II '68 1700 North Hickory Lane Provo, UT 84604 801-373-5856 OR James R. Clark '66 (VP) 5860 HoUiday Boulevard Sah Lake City, UT 84121-1512 H: 801-272-7183

VIRGINIA Hampton Roads Chapter David G. Paddock '77 3833 Prince Andrew Lane Virginia Beach, VA 23452-3912 H: 804-340-4222 W: 804-468-7711 The new year finds our Chapter embarking upon an aggressive membership drive. This is the major undertaking for 1996. With over 500 active members, we rank fifth in size of all Alumni Chapters.

However, with over 2600 grads in the Hampton Roads area, our goal is to increase our membership rolls to 1000. If you are not a memben sign on with us. We offer the social benefits of membership, a very vibrant business breakfast program, the opportunity to further develop a professional and social network, a membership directory and, lastly, the chance to support the Academy.

CHAPTER NEWS The Board of Directors met on 7 December 1995 at the Breezy Point O' Club (NAS Norfolk). The initial schedule for 1996 was approved, a number of new initiatives and organizational changes were accepted and the schedule set for future meetings. All members are encouraged to attend these meetings and provide their comments and suggestions for how we are to conduct our Chapter affairs. In the future, the Board will meet on the first Thursday of the last month of each quarter at Breezy Point. Bye the bye, we are seeking grads from the junior classes, the 70's and 80's, to become members of the Board. If you are interested in becoming actively involved in the affairs of the Hampton Roads Chapten this is your chance to do so.

CHAPTER EVENTS 7 March 1996 TBD Board of Directors Meet ing. Breezy Point 20 March 1996 TBD Business Breakfast; Speaker John Maynard '75, Financial Planner, Income Tax Planning 17 April 1996 0700 Business Breakfast; Speaker TBD 20 April 1996 1800 Annual Spring Dinner Dance (Dinner Dress Blue/Black tie), Littie Creek O'Club 10 May 1996 TBD Golf Toumament, NAS Oceana 19 May 1996 1000 USM A / USN A Alumni Branch, Fort Monroe O'Club TBD Jim Lovell Visit BUSINESS BREAKFAST Our monthly meetings continue to draw 50-85 participants to partake of the social and business aspects of this important event. We have an interesting and relevant speaker program. If you are in transition to retired life, seeking new employment or searching for that "superb" employee, join us. We meet the third Wednesday of each month at the Holiday Inn Executive Center on Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach.

PERSONAL NOTES The following note was received from CDR Pat Grillo, an associate member, regarding VADM Beetle Forbes '45. They served together in FDR (CV-42) from 1963-1965; Beetie was the Air Boss and Pat was the Ship's Secretary: "Beetle and Betty were married in 1950 and took their honeymoon at the Hotel Roanoke, artiving on 25 November 1950. Retuming there last November 25th to celebrate their 45th Anniversary, the very same day and date of their honeymoon stay, they made their special event known to the manager of this Five Star hotel. He agreed to charge them the same room rate as Beetle originally paid in 1950, should he provide the original receipt. Beetle was at a loss to produce said receipt, but Betty was not. She has kept it secured in their wedding album all these years. Again, Beetle had to pay the princely sum of $8.50 for their stay. "We all congratulate Betty and Beetle upon this occasion and encourage Beetle to keep that receipt in his wallet when he and Betty retum there on the occasion of their 50th Anniversary.

MEMBERSHIP To join the Hampton Roads Chapter, or check your dues status, please contact Dave Paddock' 77 at 4687711 (e-mail: DGPaddock(s>aol.com) or Dan Lear, 2nd Vice President, at 671-7800. Please send dues, $10 for one year, $25 for three years, to: USNAAA HRC, PO Box 9022, Virginia Beach, VA 234509022.

Paying dues for three year intervals saves you money and our administrative time...a "win-win" for all hands.

The Hampton Roads Chapter is on the move...sign on with us.

Jerry A. Rudd, Secretary

Richmond Chapter Chuck Stevens '73 6113 Trey bum Way Glen Allen, VA 23060 H: 804-360-1804

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Williamsburg Chapter (forming) William B. Kirkland, Jr. '43 2805 Middle Woodland Close WUiamsburg, VA 23185-7524 H: 804-258-5410

WASHINGTON Puget Sound Chapter C.Lee Harshfield'53 2301 Fairview Ave E #316 Seattle, WA 98102-3361 H: 206-329-2423

WASHINGTON, DC AREA Greater Washington Chapter LtCol Donald L. Evans, USMC (Ret.) '61 5612 Marble Arch Way Alexandria, VA 22310-4036 H: 703-922-6369 Notwithstanding the wind and snow storms that pretty much shut down the area over the past several weeks, our Chapter somehow survived—and as it tumed out, experienced two very excellent activities in December and January.

First, continuing a great program commenced in 1983, with the fine cooperation of the USNA Admissions staff, we were able to constract a data base of approximately 130 top candidates for the incoming class of 2000 (yes, I said 2000)! We invited them, and an accompanying parent, to a special luncheon at the Ft. Myer Officers Club where they were seated in tables of 10, with a sprinkling of alumni at each.

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was that as the CNO, who had not attended the Academy, he was probably in a better position to continue his public and widely-accepted support of the institution because his support was based more on the thought that he was "a customer of the place" (emphasizing the need of the Navy and Marine Corps for USNA graduates); this being more significant than if it were motivated by a personal affiliation, as an alumnus—A good point!

The day could not end without a tribute to our recently-departed Admiral Arleigh Burke '23. The CNO fondly recalled the wise words of encouragement he had received from Admiral Burke right up until the last days, and even seemed to relish the thought that Admiral Burke persisted in calling him "Sonny!"

In summary, the CNO made a great impression.

He can count on the continued support of the Greater Washington Chapten John Shepherd '43, Chapter Reporter

WISCONSIN Winston C. Williams '46 13350 West Bluemound Rd #2 Elm Grove, WI 53122-2538 H: 414-782-6645; W: 414-782-9410

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BARRETT, MORGAN COIT '21 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 30 December 1995, Hendersonville. North Carolina BATES, JOHN STACY '84 LT, USN, 29 January 1996, San Diego, CA COOPER, FRANCIS TAYLOR '39 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 13 December 1995, Kailua, HI CURRAN, JAMES ALBERT '41, 8 December 1995, Pasadena, CA DODSON, OSCAR HENRY '27 RADM, USN (Ret.), 22 January 1996, Urbanna, IL DUMONT, THOMAS JOSEPH '53 Col, USMC (Ret.), 9 January 1996, Alexandria, VA DUNLAP, STANTON PARKS '57, CAPT, USN (Ret.), 13 January 1996, Ft. Myers, FL FROMHOLD, WALFRIED HALTON '30 BGen, USMC (Ret.), 6 January 1996, Palo Alto, CA GROSS, RALPH, JR. '52, 27 November 1995, Arizona HOLLADAY, DOUGLAS STOCKTON '34 LCDR, USNR (Ret.), 22 December 1995, Richmond, VA

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Those with athletic aspirations were grouped with an assortment of varsity coaches, headed by Charlie Weatherbie. As usual. Superintendent Chuck Larson gave us a rousing address, emphasizing the paramount importance of the Ethics and Leadership programs, as well as an enlightening description of the widely expanded curriculum choices, which include several Humanities. He also emphasized something that many of us didn't know—that everyone receives an engineering degree, regardless of the academic major To be completely honest, these so-called Candidates Luncheons probably do more good for us old timers because we always come away with a better understanding of what the Naval Academy is doing now. The midshipmen don't march to Class and the Plebes are probably "getting away with it," but the mission and goals are the same—to emphasize the mental, physical and moral development necessary to produce potential leaders for the Navy and Marine Corps.

Second, for our 17 January meeting, we enticed CNO Mike Boorda away from the depths of the Pentagon long enough to come over and meet with us. Many sea stories were exchanged, and after lunch, the CNO tossed his prepared speech over to his Aide and went off the cuff for over 40 minutes. He reviewed his very special career, commencing with enlistment, and progressing upward and onward to the top spot. He provided a detailed history of the Navy's involvement in the curtent Bosnia operation, including some statistics that demonstrated how really ready our Forces were. For example, units that first arrived on station early in the moming, launching the first air sorties an hour laten or getting off the first surface shot within the same time frame.

In response to a question about the future of the Service Academies, he made a point that most of us had never thought about before. The thrast of this

JOHNSTON, BATES HOSBROOK '22 LT, USN (Ret.), 13 April 1994, Cincinnari, OH JONES, SAMUEL GORDON '42 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 3 January 1996, Cupertino, CA KASTENBEIN, WILLIAM HENRY '43 LCDR, USN (Ret.), 14 December 1995, Fort Meade, MD LEBLOND, RICHARD EMMETT '22, 14 December 1995, Mason, OH MARABLE, HERBERT HUGHES '30 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 23 January 1996, Annapolis, MD MARKS, LAURENCE HALL '33 CDR, USN (Ret.), 19 December 1995, Montgomery. AL MCDANIEL, DAVID EARL '76, CDR, SC, USNR, 16 October 1995, Columbia, SC MCLAUGHLIN, EARL WILSON '40 CDR, USN (Ret.), 22 December 1995, Silver Spring, MD NELSON, ROGER EASTMAN '22 RADM, USN (Ret.), 20 January 1996, Cadisle, PA QUINN, BERTRAND DOMINIC '24 CDR, USN (Ret.), 25 December 1995, Clonmel, Ireland

REED, LYNN DEFOREST '47, 15 January 1996, Annadale, NJ SCHUMANN, ROLAND WEYBURN, JR. '39 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 22 January 1996, Chevy Chase, MD SMITH, LLOYD ADDISON '35, 31 December 1995, Edgewater, FL SURFACE, HENRY EARL '38 CAPT, USN (Ret.), 14 January 1996, Mesa, AZ SWEPSTON, LEE ST. CLAIR, JR. '40 CAPT, USNR (Ret.), 9 January 1996, Chadotte, NC TISDALE, WILLIAM GRAHAM, JR. '30 MAJ, USA (Ret.), 30 January 1996, Mars Hill, NC TOMLINSON DANIEL WEBB, IV '18 CAPT, USNR (Ret.), 7 January 1996, Silverton, OR WALKER, EUGENE RUSSELL '55 LCDR, USN (Ret.), 14 December 1995, Bethesda, MD

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RICHARD EMMETT LEBLOND '22 Richard E. LeBlond, ninety-five, died at St. Margaret Hall on 14 December 1995.

Mn LeBlond was bom in Linwood on 25 September 1900. He attended the Linwood Public School and the Franklin Preparatory School in Cincinnati.

At age sixteen he took competitive examinations for the U S. Naval Academy and entered in July 1917.

Since his Class entered the Academy during World War I for a duration "at the will of the President", with the signing of treaties with the British and Japanese to limit the size of their navies, he and most of his classmates were chosen to resign in January of his third class year. That same month he entered Purdue, from which he was graduated in 1922 with honors in Mechanical Engineering. He was affiliated with the honorary society for mechanical engineers. Pi Tau Sigma.

Upon graduation he began working for the R. K. LeBlond Machine Tool Company, Madison and Edwards Roads in Norwood, manufacturers of machine tools. He began his career as a lathe hand and worked in the various departments of the shop until he was appointed Works Manager He later became Vice President and in March of 1940 he was made President of the Company. In April of 1965 he was appointed Chairman of the Board, the position from which he retired in 1970.

In his distinguished career Mr. LeBlond served for years on the Boards of the United Fine Arts, the Fifth Third Bank, the Fosdick Machine Tool Company, the J. H. Day Company, the LeBlond Realty Company, Printing Investments Company, Multicolor Type Company, the Verkamp Company, the Lunkenheimer Company, and the Ohio College of Applied Science. Past board positions included the Mutual Boiler Insurance Company, Cincinnati Ordinance Dept., Advisory Board of Xavier University, and a member of the Society for Advancement of Management. He was also past Vice President of the Army Ordinance Association.

Other memberships included the Commercial Club, the Commonwealth Club, the Camargo Club, where he also served on the board, and the Cincinnati Country Club. He had been a past President of the Hermann Schneider Foundation, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Engineers Club of Cincinnati, and the Association for Manufacturing Technology.

He was holder of an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws from Xavier University; Doctor of Industrial Engineering from Purdue University; and a Doctor of Commercial Science from the University of Cincinnati. He served as a member of the Government Relations Board for Machine Tools during W. W.II, as well as on the Naval Officers Procurement Board, Cincinnati District.

Many years he had served on the board of the Cincinnati Country Day School, the Planning Commission of the Village of Indian Hill and as a director of the Manufacturers' Alliance for Productivity and Innovation in Washington, DC. Mr. LeBlond martied Mildred Ziegler of Cincinnati In 1923. They had five children: Anne (Mrs. Alan Harding) of Santa Craz, California; Mildred (Mrs. Frank R. Liggett, III) of Raleigh, North Carolina; Richard E., Jn of San Francisco, California; and Daniel Warth and Charles J. of Cincinnati, Ohio. He also had 17 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

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JOSEPH SNYDER DETWILER '27 Joseph S. DetwUer of Peckville, PA died on 1 October 1995 at Moses Taylor Hospital after a brief illness.

A memorial mass was conducted at the Church of the Epiphany at Glenburn with inurnment at Riverside Cemetery, Rochester, New York.

Born in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, he received his early education there and later attended and graduated from Columbian Preparatory School, Washington, DC. He was appointed to the Naval Academy from the state of Pennsysvania to graduate with the Class of 1927.

Two years after graduation he resigned his commission and was employed successively: by the United Engineers & Construction Company, Philadelphia (1930-32) and thence as Apphcations Engineer for the Taylor Instrament Company of Rochester, NY for 39 years.

During World War 11, he handled instramentation for the Govemment Synthetic Rubber Program and Tire Plant, Akron, Ohio, and later managed the Taylor Instrament Co. He lived in Beaufort, SC from 1982 to 1992, where he was active in the St. Helena Episcopal Church.

He martied Myma Dake in Rochester, NY. She predeceased him in August 1980.

His survivors include: a daughten Mrs. Ann D. Peck of Waverly, PA; a son, J. David Detwiler of Three Mile Bay, NY; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Note; Please see the article in the Class section (1927) of the Jan/Feb issue of Shipmate for further details.

Josh Cooper '27

ROBERT ALLEN KEATING, JR. '29 Robert Allen Keating, Jn, age 83, passed away on 11 December 1995. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Robert Allen and Vera Agnes Keating on 27 January 1912.

His illustrious career as a Naval officer began as a Midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy in June 1929.

He was commissioned in the U.S. Navy on 1 June 1933 and served during W.W.II and the Korean War, until retiring on 1 October 1959.

His early Navy career included duty aboard the battieship NEVADA ( B B - 3 6 ) , the craiser SALT LAKE Crrv

(CA-25), followed by submarine duty aboard the W.W.I-vintage S-25 and S-27 submarines. After the outbreak of W.W.II, he assumed command of S-34, serving seven war patrols in the Aleutian theater In September 1943, he was relieved of command of the S-34 and proceeded to New London, CT, to commission BARBEL (SS-316). On 14 November 1943, Mrs. H.A. Allen of Tacoma, WA, broke a bottle of champagne across the bow of the new submarine, christening it USS BARBEL as it slid down the way into the Thames River in New London, CT. On 15 July 1944, BARBEL set out on her initial war patiol heading for Midway Island. During the next six months. Admiral Keating, aboard BARBEL, survived intense combat during three war patrols in the South China Sea, traveling over 25,000 miles, sinking 10 ships of total tonnage 56900; 12 ships of 70,900 tons sunk and damaged. On 23 February 1945, he took command of ROCK (SS-274). To his great consternation, he leamed that on 4 Febraary 1945, BARBEL, under the command of

LCDR Raguet, had been hit by a Japanese bomb, sinking with all her crew. Aboard ROCK, Admiral Keating served three war patrols in the South China Sea, including a special mission with Austtalian commando forces, by May 1945. After the war, he was assigned as an engineering instractor at the U.S. Naval Academy, from 1946 to 1948. He tiien attended the U.S. Air Force War College at Maxwell AFB, AL, before being assigned to the staff of the Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Fleet. During the Korean War, he was ordered to command KASKASKIA (A-027), a Pacific Fleet tanker Following the war, Admiral Keating was assigned staff duties in the Philippines, and in 1957, culminated his career as Commander of the Naval Reserve Training Centen Seattie, WA. Admiral Keating's military decorations include the Navy Cross, Silver Star Medal (gold star for 2nd award). Bronze Star Medal (gold star for 2nd award), Purple Heart, China Service Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, W.W.II Victory Medal, Korean Service Medal (2 stars), and the United Nations Service Medal.

After retiring from the Navy, Admiral and Mrs. Keating resided in Guadalajara, Mexico; San Antonio, TX; Portugal; and Hawaii before settiing in Graham, WA, in 1980. He taught high school in Boeme, TX, for several years .

Admiral Keating always had a wonderful sense of humon enjoyed life to the fullest, and will be sorely missed by his wife, Minnie Keating; her daughten Carole (Ernest) Kuhlmann of Graham; grandsons, Robert (Sandra) Kuhlmann of Yelm, and Kevin (Pamela) Kuhlmann, Spanaway; granddaughter, Karen Brotherson, Mariposa, CA; his daughten Patricia (Eugene) Buckley of Las Vegas, NV; granddaughter Susan (Todd) Johnson, Olympia; and grandsons, Thomas (Becky) Buckley of Las Vegas, NV, Michael (Julie) Buckley, Bryan (Lisa) Buckley, and James Buckley, all of Phoenix, A Z ; and 10 great-grandchildren.

Capt Ernest L. Kuhlmann, USAF (Ret.), son-in-law

FRANCIS STEPHAN STICH '30 CAPT Francis S. Stich, USN (Ret.) died 28 December 1995 in Altoona, Florida. He had suffered a heart attack in October 1995. Private services and inurnment were held at Lakeside Memory Gardens, Eustis, Florida.

Bora 14 May 1907 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he was appointed to the Naval Academy with the Class of 1930.

Following graduation, he served aboard LEXINGTON and SARATOGA and participated in flight training at Pensacola. Other pre-WWII assignments included duty aboard HERBERT, retum to Annapolis to complete Operating Engineer Post Graduate School and assignment to ARIZONA.

During WWII he served in WINSLOW as Chief Engineer and participated in the Iceland-Murmansk convoy, Scapa Flow. During the New Guinea Campaign he commanded ROE ( D D - 4 1 8 ) .

Following 'WWII, various sea and shore assignments included Shop Superintendent at the Norfolk Navy Yard; Command of DESDIV 172 with duty in China; Chief of Staff at CRUDIV 15; InspectorInstructor Naval Reserves, San Jose, Santa Cruz, Monterey; Command of OGELTHORPE; Commanding Officer the of the Minecraft Base, Charleston, SC; Supervising Inspector Naval Materiel Southeastern District, Pittsburg and Philadelphia.

Following retirement in 1960, he served as Director of Buildings and Grounds at Ohio Wesleyan Uni-

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versity, Delaware, Ohio. After 10 years at Ohio Wesleyan he retired and relocated to Eustis, Florida.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Ola Lynn, and his oldest daughter Stephanie Susan. He is survived by his second wife, Wilma Marie, Altoona, Florida; daughter Mary Lynn Van Zanten, Volcano, Califomia; and stepsons Bernard Iliff, Chesapeake, Virginia and Warten Iliff, Phoenix, Arizona.

Mary Lyim Van Zanten

FREDERICK JULIAN BECTON '31 Rear Admiral F. Julian Becton died Christmas morning, 25 December 1995, in his home at Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. He was interted in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors on 4 January after a service in the Fort Myer Chapel.

He was bom 15 May 1908 in Des Arc, Arkansas and appointed from that state in 1927.

On graduation he joined TEXAS, then saw service in ARKANSAS and destroyers W.B. PRESTON and

WILLIAM GRAHAM TISDALE '30 William Graham Tisdale was graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1930 and served nine years as a commissioned officer in the Navy. He was on ASTORIA when it sailed to Tokyo with the ashes of Ambassador Saito, who died in the United States while serving as ambassador to the United States. Mn Tisdale was in command of the guard of honor that took part in the funeral ceremonies held in Japan under the direction of the Foreign Office.

In 1940 he has commissioned an officer in the Army of the United States and was sent with his unit to Australia, where duty included assignment as special services officen On a reconnaissance mission he was thrown from a motorcycle and received injuries which kept him in a hospital there for several weeks before his remm to the U. S. and his retirement for disability as a Major in 1946.

Mr. Tisdale's retrospective on his military life is revealed in a U.S. Special Services News Bulletin of 6 January 1943: "But for the unfortunate motorcycle accident which put him in the hospital, he claims to have been very fortunate. Six ships that he had been on in the past have been since sunk or damaged by enemy action. ASTORIA was sunk near the Solomon Islands, and OKLAHOMA and UTAH were sent to the bottom at Pearl Harbor Damaged at Pearl Harbor was WEST VIRGINIA. The oil-tanker SAUNAS was torpedoed

off the United States East Coast, but made port. The destioyer JACOB JONES was torpedoed and sunk off the East Coast."

After 1946 Mn Tisdale taught in public schools of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and in 1974 he moved to Mars Hill, North Carolina. He is survived by his wife Marian; a son, John Hampton Tisdale, USNA '67, now a state judge residing in Frederick, Maryland; and two grandsons.

Marian Tisdale

Shipmate, March 1996

BRECKENRIDGE. In 1935 he went to tiie Yangtze Patrol as Engineer Officer of the gunboat GUAM, and then in the destt-oyer POPE. 1938 he joined die Naval Academy staff as an instractor in Marine Engineering. 1940 to the new destroyer GLEAVES, then AARON WARD ( D D -

483), and on to die Pacific, now as Executive Officen WARD was damaged in combat off Guadalcanal. After repair Becton took command and retumed to the South Pacific, where WARD succumbed to a dive bombing attack, again off Guadalcanal. He spent five months as Operations Officer of COMDESRON 21 making frequent forays up the Slot. He then retumed to the United States to commission and command LAFFEY ( D D - 7 2 4 ) .

LAFFEY supported tiie Normandy landings; was hit by an unexploded 8" shell while bombarding Cherbourg on 25 June 1944. LAFFEY then went to the Pacific, suffering no further damage until 16 April 1945, when she was heavily damaged by 5 Kamikazes and two bombs on a radar picket station off Okinawa. LAFFEY limped back to Okinawa assisted by a tug towing and another pumping. Becton described this in his book The Ship that Would Not Die. Postwar assignments for Becton included BuPers, Naval War College, and GLYNN ( A P A - 2 3 9 ) . After duty in OpNav he commanded IOWA ( B B - 6 1 ) . Becton was promoted to Rear Admiral in 1959 and then commanded Cruiser Division FIVE, Other commands were Mine Force, Pacific, Naval Base Los Angeles, Naval Reserve Command in Omaha, and finally Naval Inspector General. He retired in 1966, to take civilian employment. He eventually settled in Wynnewood.

Becton was awarded a Navy Cross, 4 Silver Stars, 2 Commendation Medals, 2 Presidential Unit Citations, and foreign decorations. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, the former Elizabeth Hilary Reuss (Betty); daughters Hilary B. Wagner of Warrington, PA and Julie Becton of Wynnewood; a brother John of Hot Springs, Arkansas; and two grandsons.

Phil was a member of Masotuc Lodge, Scottish Rite, El Zagal Shrine and The El Zagal Plainsmen.

He enjoyed doing volunteer work for the ND Heritage Centen He was also a member of McCabe United Metiiodist Church. He loved children and worked with the youth group at the church, and was the leader of the Explorer Scout Group. He sang in the church choir for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Adelaide; one daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Ron Buerkle of Coon Rapids, Minnesota; one daughter-in-law, Sally Hamilton, Great Falls, Montana; one sister, Alice Napien Spokane, Washington; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Phil was preceded in deatii by his parents; one son, John; and one brother Lawrence.

The family prefers memorials to McCabe United Methodist Church or to tiie H.E.L.P. Center

RICHARD MARVIN FARRELL '35 CAPT Richard M. "Dixie" Fartell, USN (Ret.) died in Los Gatos, CA on 14 Novemben following a massive stroke on the 13th.

Bom on 30 March 1912 in Toledo, Ohio, Dixie attended high school at Madison, Connecticut and entered the Naval Academy from the Service in 1931, graduating with the Class of 1935. He served aboard NEW MEXICO ( B B - 4 0 ) in the Pacific for two years and

in ARKANSAS ( B B - 3 3 ) in the Atlantic for a year, before attending submarine school in New London, CT, from January to May 1939. A year as Gunnery and Communications Officer in SNAPPER (SS 185) was followed by a year as Engineering and Gunnery Officer in the S-35 (SS-140). He was Engineering Officer of GUDGEON (SS2I1) from June 1941 to July 1942, Executive Officer of HAKE (SS-256) until March 1944, and CO of GATO (SS-212) until March 1945, all in the Pacific. He then served as Operations Officer on the staff of SUBRON 12 until December 1945. During World War 11, Dixie was awarded the Silver Star Medal for outstanding service during the first two war patrols of GUDGEON in Japanese controlled waters, as well two Gold Stars, in lieu of Silver Stars, for gallant service aboard HAKE during its third war patrol and in GATO during its eleventh war patrol. He was also awarded a Letter of Commendation with Combat "V",

by CINCPAC, for meritorious service as CO of GATO during its tenth war patrol. In addition, he was entitled to wear the Presidential Unit Citation awarded to GUDGEON.

CARL PHILIP NELSON '31 C. Philip Nelson, 85, 1706 E. Boulevard, died 27 July 1995 in Missouri Slope Lutheran Care Centen Phil was bom 19 December 1909, at Cando, North Dakota, the son of Carl and Mable (Vaughn) Nelson.

He graduated from Williston High School in 1925.

He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy as a civil engineer in 1931. He worked for Montana-Dakota Utihties as Superintendent of the Qas Department for 25 years.

Phil served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He taught Naval cadets at the University of Pennsylvania and was commissioned as a lieutenant commander In 1955 he began working at a gold mine in Malta, Montana. He later worked for the ND Highway Department and State Water Commission until his retirement. He married Adelaide Forkner in 1950 in Bismarck. Governor Link gave him the rank of Commodore in the ND Mythical Navy for significant contributions to ND water resources development as drainage engineen He was also awarded the ND Water Wheel for leadership and development of state water resources.

Dixie's post-war service included CO of BLACKFIN (SS322), based out of San Diego from December 1945 to July 1947; commanding Naval Ammunition Depot at Ft. Mifflin, Philadelphia for three years, to August 1950; Operations Officer of COLUMBUS (CA-74) in the Atiantic and Meditertanean until December 1951; Commander of Advanced Under Sea Weapons School in Key West, from January 1952 to June 1954; CO of PLATTE (AO-24) in support of the 7th Fleet in the Far East from July 1954 to September 1955; Chief of Staff to Chief, Military Assistance Advisory Group, Madrid, Spain, November 1955 to November 1957; and CO of Naval Ammunition Depot Hawthorne, Nevada until his retirement on 1 December 1960.

Dixie's civilian career included employment in Operations Planning at Lockheed Missiles & Space Co. in Sunnyvale, Califomia, from December 1960 to Febraary 1973. He was also a member of the Palo Alto Elks Club, Saratoga Golf and CounO^ Club, and the USNA Alumni Association.

He is survived by his wife Eleanor of 135 Altura Vista, Los Gatos, CA 95030: daughter Jo Fazekas of San Francisco; son Richard. Jn of Manhattan Beach, California; and four grandchildren.

RICHARD GORDON JACK '35 CAPT Richard G. Jack, USN (Ret.) died on 4 November 1995 in Winter Park, Florida.

Bom on 24 December 1913 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dick attended Hampton High School in Hampton, Virginia, and then Belleville High School in Belleville, Dlinois, before being appointed to the Naval Academy in 1931 and graduating with the Class of 1935.

After six months in MEMPHIS and two years in TRENTON in the Pacific, he attended flight training at NAS Pensacola, earning his Navy wings in March 1939.

He then spent three years in ST. LOUIS (CL-49) in the Pacific, and was in Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941.

In May 1942, he was assigned as Executive Officer of VN Squadron 8D5 in REINA MERCEDES at the Naval

Academy for one year. Then, after two months at NAS Sanford, Florida, he joined Bombing Squadron 114 as Executive Officen from August 1943 to January 1944.

In March 1944, after two months in transit, Dick arrived in the South Pacific and joined the Fleet Air Command of that area as Plans and Operations Officen From there, he was assigned as Operations Officer on the staff of Subordinate Command, Forward Area, of Pacific Fleet Air Force, from Febraary to October 1945. He received a Letter of Commendation and Medal for his performance in the Guam and Saipan area during that period. Transit and leave took him to ADMIRALTY ISLAND ( C V E - 9 9 ) , in which he

served from January through April 1946 before going to the Naval Supply Operational Training Center at Bayonne, New Jersey for two months temporary duty, before going to the Naval General Line School at Newport, R.I. There he served as an instractor from June 1946 to July 1948. Another tour as a student followed at the Industrial College of Armed Forces in Washington, DC, until June 1949. Five months as Operations Officer in SIBONEY ( C V E - 1 1 2 ) in the At-

lantic was followed by the same position in WRIGHT ( C V L - 4 9 ) , on both sides of the Atlantic, for one and a half years. The Naval War College in Newport took up the next 3 years, during which he served on the staff of the Strategy and Tactics Department until June 1954. He then served for two years as Operations Officer on the staff of ComFirstFleet based in San Diego.

Duty in OpNav in Washington came next, from August 1956 to October 1959, serving in the Fleet Development and Maintenance Division as Head of Aircraft and Seaplane Tenders Section. At this time, after repeated operations on his back, he was declared physically unfit for aviation duties. At his own request, BuPers reclassified him from Aviator to General Line, and agreed to let him try sea duty. Accordingly, he served from October 1959 to November 1960 as CO of HECTOR ( A R - 7 ) in Japan. He was next assigned to the Panama Cana! Company in Balboa, Canal Zone, as Marine Director, until July 1963. His performance in this assignment eamed him a Letter of Commendation from the Secretary of the Army, and a Special Commendation and Award from the U.S. Merchant Marine Institute and World Shipping Association. His final active duty tour was as CO Naval Receiving Station, Brooklyn, NY. He was medically retired on 1 June 1965.

Dick's civilian career started in the Fall of 1967, after he had earned his MS degree at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, He continued there as an Associate Professor in the General Management School of Business until July 1970. He also served as a Naval Instructor at the Sanford Naval Academy at Sanford, Florida, from August 1967 to July 1970. In addition, he was active in volunteer services as a member of Civic Facilities Authority of Orange County, Florida, and as a member of Citizens Advisory Committee for Transportation for East Central Florida Regional Planning Council. He was also a member of USNA Alumni Association.

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Dick is survived by his wife Dorothy of 1850 East Adams Drive, Maitiand, FL 32751-5858; three sons, Howard, Robert and Richard; and four grandchildren.

W.H Packard '35

HAROLD WOOD MCDONALD '35 CAPT Harold W. "Red" McDonald, USN (Ret.) died on 24 November 1995 at Anne Arandel Medical Centen Funeral services were held on 28 November at St. Andrew's Chapel at the Naval Academy, followed by interment with full military honors at the Naval Academy Cemetery. He was buried with his wife Jane, who died on 17 May 1988.

Born on 8 April 1911 in Columbia, Alabama, Red attended Marion Military Institute in Marion, Alabama, before entering the Naval Academy in 1931 and graduating with the Class of 1935. He spent a year in the gunnery department of NEW YORK CBB-343) with the Pacific Fleet and two and a half years in the gunnery, communications, and engineering departments of CLAXTON (DD14Q), based at the Naval Academy for coastal craises. In January 1939, he was assigned for two years to communications in ENTERPRISE (CV-6), before attending flight training at NAS Pensacola from Febraary to September 1941. In October he was assigned to Fhght Operations with Transition Training Squadron Pacific (VP-43). He completed a year with VP-43 as Executive Officen From October 1942 to December 1943, he was Operations and Communications Officer for Fleet Air Wing 14.

In January 1944, he went to VPB-117 for a year, first as the Executive Officer and then as Commanding Officen The VPB-117 was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for its outstanding combat service in the South China Sea in 1944-45, which included the time Red was CO. In Febraary 1945, he became Group Commander of Group 1 of Fleet Air Wing 17 until the end of World W a r n .

Red was assigned to CNO (Op-50), Aviation Personnel Plans, from September 1945 to December 1947. His next assignment was as Commanding Officer of VPW-1 until January 1950, when he reported to the Armed Forces Staff College in Norfolk, VA for six months as a student. This was followed by two years in BuPers in Personnel Planning. In September 1952, he became Executive Officer of BENNINGTON (CVA-20), so serving for a year. From October 1953 to September 1954, he served on the staff of Chief, Naval Reserve Training at NAS Glenview as Press Relations and Liaison Officen He then went as Assistant BuAer General Representative of the Western District in Los Angeles until Febraary 1956, when he was assigned as CO Naval Air Facility in Oppama in Japan. In May 1959, he remmed to the U.S. to the Staff of Commander Western Sea Frontier in San Francisco. He retired on 1 July 1961.

Red's civilian career was with Service Insurance, Inc. in Annapohs, from September 1962 to September 1969. He was a member of the Military Order of World Wars and the Association of Naval Aviation.

He was a Life Member of the USNA Alumni Association. He is survived by a daughten Judith M. Bradley of Davidsonville, MD; a son, Harold, Jn of Lexington, VA; and two grandchildren.

Our The The She Joy,

"Life has been good to me. I didn 't die young.

I wasn't killed in the war. I did most everything I wanted to, and some things I didn't want to do. I had a job I liked and a woman I loved. Couldn 't ask for more than that. " â&#x20AC;˘ Arleigh

A. Burke

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MARCUS RAMON PEPPARD, JR. '35 LTJG Marcus R. Peppard, Jn, SC, USN (Ret.) died on 28 October 1995 after a lengthy illness. A Memorial service was held for Marc on 6 November at the North Island Chapel at Naval Training Centen San Diego, Califomia.

Bom on 7 June 1912 in Summit, New Jersey, Marc attended Fordham College for a year before being appointed to the Naval Academy, from which he graduated in 1935. He was then assigned to the Pacific Fleet flagship PENNSYLVANIA ( B B - 3 8 ) , homeported in Long Beach, Califomia for two years, and to TILLMAN ( D D - 1 3 5 ) for a year in the Atiantic

before attending the Navy Finance School for a year.

He then served on the staff of the Commandant of the 16th Naval District in the Philippines before receiving a medical discharge in 1940.

His civilian career was primarily in the engineering administration field. During World War II, he was a director of planning in Los Angeles Harbor for the Consolidated Steel Corporation. From 1945 to 1952, he was President of American Engineering & Sales Co. based in Los Angeles, but involved primarily in Shanghai with advising the Chinese Nationalist Navy in the constraction of shipyards in China immediately following World War II. He was also President of an aluminum milling company in El Segundo, California, from 1951 to 1955, making sonic and supersonic wings for military planes. From 1959 until his retirement in 1976, he was a foreign trade consultant based in Los Angeles, for several companies including Noah Dietrich & Associates and the Bechtel Corporation.

Following retirement from his civilian business careen he and his wife Catherine, whom he had married in 1981, did quite a bit of traveling, both in foreign countries and domestically to see their grandchildren. He was a life member of the USNA Alumni Association.

He is survived by his wife Catherine of 3890 Nobel Drive #305, San Diego, CA 92122; his son Marcus III; his daughter Patricia Swanson; sister Gertrade Fink; 3 step-children; 4 grandchildren; and 4 step-grandchildren. His first wife, Nancy, mother of his two children, died in 1979.

life is closed, our life begins. long, long anchorage we leave, ship is clear at last, she leaps! swiftly courses from the shore, shipmate, joy.

- y^alt Whitman

(Joy, Shipmate,

Joy!)

Shipmate, March 1996

FRANCIS TAYLOR COOPER, JR. '39 CAPT Francis T. CoopenJn,USN(Ret.) died of liver cancer on 13 December 1995 at his home in Kailua, Hawaii. A funeral Mass was held for his remains in Saint A n t h o n y ' s Church, Kailua, after which he was buried with full military honors in the Punchbowl National Cemetery.

Born in Union, Missouri on 27 July 1916, he attended the Missouri School of mines for a year before being appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy from the State of Missouri. He graduated with the Class of 1939 and was assigned to the craiser RALEIGH. In 1940 he was assigned to the minelayer PRUITT and from there was ordered to submarine duty, graduating from the Submarine School, New London, Connecticut in 1941. He was then ordered to the submarine POLLACK for duty and served aboard her for six war patiols out of Pearl Harbor and Midway. Late in 1943 he was ordered to the submarine BLUEGILL and made four war patrols on her out of Brisbane and Fremantie, Australia. In May 1945 he took command of the submarine MACKEREL and, at the end of WW II,

he became the officer in charge of the ex-German submarine U 977. For his war patrol actions he was awarded two Silver Stars, a Bronze Star with "V", a Joint Service Commendation Medal and the Navy Unit Citation. After the War he had command of the submarine SENNETT, followed by command of Submarine Division 63 and Commander of Submarine Squadron Seven. Later he had command of the fleet oiler KAWISHIWI. His shore duty saw him as an Instractor at the Naval Post Graduate School, Monterey, then on the staff of COMSUBLANT, next a student at the Industrial War College of the Armed Forces, then on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations in OP36, next on the Staff of Commander Submarines Pacific, and finally on the staff of the Weapons Systems Evaluation Group.

On his retirement from the Navy in October 1967 he began work with Kentton Hawaii Ltd. and was President of their two Divisions: Paradise Craises and Pacific Sea Transportation (Sea Elite, an Inter-island hydrofoil operation). He retired from Kentron in September 1979 and subsequently devoted much of his time to the development of the Pacific Fleet Submarine Memorial, which includes the submarine BOWFIN, a park and an associated submarine museum, all of which are adjacent to the AIUZONA Memorial at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor Captain Cooper is survived by his widow, Kathleen Brans Cooper of 31 Kamani Kai Place, Kailua, Hi, 96734; eight daughters, Sally Hall, Susan Coopen Ann Frazee, Jean Nixon, Gail Stone, Jane McCarthy, Peggy Crowell and Terty Ronco; three sons, Robert B. Coopen William F. Cooper and Steven C. Cooper; and twenty-three grandchildren.

Serene, I fold my hands and wait, Nor care for wind, nor tide, nor sea; I rave no more 'gainst time or fate.

For lo! my own shall come to me.

- John Burroughs ['Waiting (1876), st. I]

Shipmate, March 1996

GEORGE CHAMBERLAIN DUNCAN '39 CAPT George C. Duncan, USN (Ret.) died of a heart attack on 15 December in Arlington, VA. A Memorial Service for his remains was held on 22 December 1995 in the Fort Myer Chapel, following which he was buried with full military honors in Arlington National Cemetery.

Born in Tacoma, Washington on 11 Febraary 1917, he was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy from the State of Washington and graduated with the Class of 1939. On graduation he reported to the battieship WEST VIRGINIA for duty. In August 1941 he was ordered to flight training at Pensacola and was designated a Naval Aviator in Febraary 1942. In April he reported for duty with the naval unit on the craiser LOUISVILLE. He was a pilot of a VOS spotting plane, a Seagull fiying off the LOUISVILLE, when in action off Kiska, Alaska in August 1942, his plane received 400 bullet holes from a float Zeke, and he decided to become a fighter pilot. So he joined Fighting Squadron Fifteen on board the ESSEX and ran up a score of 13 1/ 2 enemy aircraft destroyedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;while helping to sink a Japanese carrier battleship, cmiser and destroyen He was awarded a Navy Cross for his operations during the Battle o f Leyte Gulf, when he scored a direct bomb hit on a Japanese aircraft carrier For his wartime actions, in addition to the Navy Cross, he received the Silver Star, 7 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 15 Air Medals, the Presidential Citation and the Croix de Guerte. In March 1945 he took instraction at the Post Graduate School, Annapolis and then, in June 1947, he received a Master of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering at MIT. During the next two years he had duty as Engineer Officer on the staff of Commander Air Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet, after which he was assigned to the Naval Air Test Centen Patuxent, Maryland, first for test pilot training then later for duty in the Flight Test Division (Cartier Branch). During this assignment he had a bad crash on the carrier MIDWAY and was severely burned. But after 6 months of plastic surgery he was back flying. In May and June 1952 he had duty under instraction while attached to the Air Force Pacific fleet. Then, for a year he was CO of Fighter Squadron Fifty-One in the Korea area.

For operations against enemy objectives on 3 May 1959, he received a Distinguished Flying Cross. In July 1953 he took command of Carrier Air Group Five.

In January 1955 he retorted as Head of Fighter Design in the Piloted Aircraft Division of BuAen In March 1957 he became Executive Officer of the carrier FoRRESTAL and in July 1958 he assumed command of tighter Squadron One Hundred One. In July 1959 he became Assistant Aircraft Officer in the Aircraft Division of BuAen In May 1961 he took command of JUPITER and in April 1962 took command of the carrier RANGER. In June 1963 he joined the staff of Commander Naval Air Forces, Pacific Fleet to serve as Chief of Staff and Aide. In September 1966 he became Assistant Deputy Commander for Plans and Programs in the Naval Air Systems Command, Washington, DC. He retired in 1968, attended the George Washington University law school and passed the Virginia Bar in 1969. He served in the Navy's surface effect ship's test program until 1975 when he retired again to serve as an attorney at law in the Alexandria, VA area. He then became a judge in the Arlington courts and was elected President of" the Naval Academy's Class of '39 for life.

He is survived by two daughters, Agnes Wirt Gill and Julia Williamson Waldrop, and by two sons, Alfred T. Duncan and George C. Duncan, Jn Captain William Ruhe '39 EARL WILSON MCLAUGHLIN '40 CDR Earl Wilson McLaughlin, USN (Ret.) died in Silver Spring, Maryland on 22 December 1995. A Memorial Service was held at InterFaith Chapel, Leisure World of Silver Spring, followed by private inurnment.

Bom in Allegan, Michigan on 6 January 1918, he was appointed to the Naval Academy from that State and graduated with the Class of 1940.

First duty assignment was to the craiser LOUISVILLE, which served as escort for the last convoy to reach Manila, P.I., prior to 7 December 1941. After "Pearl Harbor" LOUISVILLE joined the carrier ENTERPRISE to search for the Japanese attacking fleet. Earl participated with LOUISVILLE in the Navy"s first counter-attack in the Gilbert and Marshall Islands, and through other Pacific Ocean operations, until detached for flight training in August 1943.

Following flight training he attended the California Institute of Technology, graduating in 1947 as an AEDO officer with a major in supersonic aerodynamics. Next came duty at Wright Patterson AFB as Piloted Aircraft Liaison Officer between BuAer and the USAF. The next tour was concerned with nuclear weapons" effects; graduating from the University of Califomia, Berkeley in June 1953. Tours of duty at BuAen COMNAVAIRLANT and the Aeronautical Laboratory of the David Taylor Model Basin closed out his active service on 30 June I960.

In civilian life Earl joined Republic Aviation as an engineer in their Advanced Projects group, working on spacecraft programs. When Fairchild Industries took over Republic Aviation, Earl was transferted to the Washington, DC area for work centered at Germantown, MD, where he worked on such projects as the Advanced Technology Satellite (ATS).

Final retirement in 1983 permitted Earl and his wife to realize their dream to travel together and see the world.

He is survived by Eileen McLaughlin, his wife since 1943; son David E. McLaughlin; daughter Nancy Schilling; and by four grandchildren.

Leigh Winters '40

JAMES ALBERT CURRAN '41 James Albert "Al" Curtan died in San Gabriel, CA on 8 December 1995 after a long illness. Services were conducted on 12 December 1995 at Holy Family Church, South Pasadena, CA. Al was bom in Boston, Massachusetts on 28 April 1917 where he graduated from Boston Latin School before entering the Naval Academy and graduating with the Class of 1941. His first assignment was to the destioyer BENHAM. He served five years in the Navy, throughout World War II, and attained the rank of lieutenant commander He resigned from active duty in 1946 and transferted to the Naval Reserve. That same year, Al began working for C.F. Braun and Company at Alhambra, CA, and ultimately attained the title of Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary.

He retired from Braun in 1982. In 1956, he eamed an MBA degree from the University of Southem Califomia. Al was a chairman of the 42nd Assembly District United Republicans of Califomia and was active in the Long Beach Freeway Association. He left a distinct mark on his adopted community and will be missed.

Al is survived by his wife of 53 years. Jane Harvey Curtan; a daughten Ann Curtan Turner; a son. Michael

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Harvey Curtan; five grandchildren; and a great granddaughter Memorials in Al's name may be made to the Pasadena Guild of the Children's Hospital or the Luminaires at Doheny Hospital, botii of Pasadena, CA.

RUSSELL FRANCIS TRUDEAU '41 Russell (Russ) F. Tmdeau died at a Fort Worth, Texas hospital in November 1995 of pneumonia after a long struggle with throat cancen He was buried with full military honors at Laurel Land Memorial Park in Fort Worth.

Russ was bom on 16 November 1917, in Duluth, Minnesota. He graduated from the Naval Academy on 7 Febraary 1941 and was assigned to the desttoyer TRIPPE. He eamed his gold wings in 1943. Russ commanded squadrons VF-21 and VF-22. While commanding squadron VFAW3 he received the Navy Topgun award. Other commands included ADVENTINUS and Chase Field Naval Air Station in Beeville, TX. He retired as a captain in 1965.

Subsequently he worked for General Dynamics, from which he retired in 1972. Russ was an active member of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in White Settlement and served as League Secretary of the Navy League. He enjoyed supporting the Texas Rangers and the Dallas Cowboys and actively worked the stock market at his computer He was preceded in death by his wife Helene and is survived by his sons, Steve, Noel and Tim, his daughter Sharon, and four grandchildren. Contributions in Russ's memory may be made to the National Cancer Institute or the American Cancer Society.

JOSEPH ARTHUR LOVINGTON '43 Bom in New Jersey in 1920, Joe entered the Naval Academy in 1939 and graduated in 1942, number 13 in the Class. While a midshipman Joe was a master sailor and frequently raced the new Luder Yawls.

Joe served with distinction in the Pacific Theater aboard EDWAJUJS ( D D - 2 6 5 ) , a foiu- piper commissioned in 1919. He was designated a Naval Aviator in 1945, and later served in several carrier squadrons with a tour as Commanding Officer of Fighter Squadron Sixty-One in 1956. Later he commanded PASSUMPSIC ( A O - 1 0 7 ) and in 1967 GUADALCANAL ( L P H - 7 ) . Ashore

Joe served at the Lawrence Radiation Laboratory and the Weapons Systems Evaluation Group. On his last tour he was the Scientific Officer of the Navy at the Center for Naval Analysis. Joe retired 1 Febraary 1971.

After graduation Joe eamed his Master of Science Degree at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Nuclear Physics. Joe leaves his wife of 50 years, Inez Jewel Boyd, and three children: Mark, of Sacramento, Califomia, Todd, of Olympia, Washington, and Sarah of Raleigh, North Carolina. Joe died in his home in Reedville, Virginia, on 7 November 1995.

Wm. B. Kirkland, Jr

Each day is God's gift to you, make it blossom and grow into a thing of beauty.

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MORRIS VINTON SHIVELY '43 Maj Morris Vinton Shively, USMC (Ret.), died on 10 December 1994. He was bom on 1 November 1920.

Shive and I met for the first time in the summer of 1939 when we entered the Academy and found ourselves roommates. Like most new plebes, I was awed by this new atmosphere. With all the marching, rales, uniforms, etc., it was a whole new unfamiliar world.

This was not the case with Shive because he was brought up in this world. Bora in Abin gton, Ilhnois, his father was a Marine Corps officer, and Shive was one of those infamous service brats. As Shivs jokingly said many times, "I was raised as if I were a buck private." His father was the coach of the Marine Corps rifle team and, of course, Shive ended up on the Academy team, and was perhaps the bestrifleand pistol shot in the Class of '43. Shive was a natural athlete as I found out one day when T. Brown and I were trying to play the game of golf. T had taken some lessons and was passing his gems of leaming on to me (or was trying). One day Shivs decided to play with us. He didn't need any coaching. We only had to point him in the right direction and he showed us how the game really should be played.

Our Class of '43 was accelerated and we were the first to graduate in three years. In June of '42 Shive received his B.S. degree and his commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. Typical of Shive, he became a full-fledged Marine, was assigned to the Pacific Theater, and fought in island batties against the Japanese, including the invasion of Guam in the summer of 1944 and the assault on Iwo Jima in early 1945. At Iwo he led those in the first landing wave of heavy artillery, engaged in fierce fighting and watched our flag go up on Mt. Suribachi. For valor at Iwo Jima he was awarded the bronze star medal. During the war he also received two Navy Commendation Medals, two Presidential Unit Citations, and two Naval Unit Commendation Ribbons. Obviously, he was pretty busy. The next time Shive and I met was in July 1945 when the two of us were on Saipan planning for the invasion of Japan. We were there when the atomic bombs were dropped and when the war ended on 15 August.

After the war Shive got married, but unfortunately this marriage ended in divorce. Howeven he did have a daughten Sandra, who in due time was married and had two sons, making Shive a grandfatiien On 17 April 1950, as a Majon USMC, Shive received a medical discharge because of an ailment which stayed with him for the rest of his life. He enrolled in the Hotel Management School at Comell University. He visited us in Connecticut at that time and told us that part of his ttaining was supervising a dining car on a New York Central RR train. He graduated in '53 and headed for Califomia where, with some partoers, he bought the Claridge Hotel in Oakland and settled down to ran it. This was the first senior citizen hotel in Oakland, and Shive would refer to it as the "old ladies' home" since a number of dowagers called the hotel home.

About tiiis time he got lucky and met Bemice.

They were martied in 1960 and enjoyed 35 years together After selling the hotel in 1988 Shive did a lot of hunting, spent much time with his large collection of old toy soldiers, and played golf three or four times a week. In fact, he played on the moming of the day he had his fatal heart attack. The attack was during the aftemoon at his home in El Cerrito, Califomia.

We miss Shive, and extend our condolences to Bem, Shive's daughten his grandchildren, his sisten and other members of the family.

Mr Edward R. Bergin, Jr. '43

ROBERT WESLEY STECHER '43 Bob Stecher was born 5 July 1921 in Schenectady, New York, to a Navy family.

He graduated with distinction from the United States Naval Academy with the Class of '43 and served in the Pacific during Worid War II aboard the cruiser RALEIGH

(CL-7) in the Aleutians and then the submarine TREPANG (SS412) off

Japan. He served aboard TREPANG for all of her five successful war patiols, with 10 aviators rescued and 16 enemy ships sunk or damaged; making every dive she ever made.

Following the war, Stecher received a Master of Science degree in Engineering Electronics from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School. He served as Communications Officer on the staff of Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, then as Executive Officer of CAIMAN (SS-323). He completed a course at the Naval War College in Newport and in 1953 became Commanding Officer of the radar picket submarine RASHER ( S S R - 2 6 9 ) .

Stecher was the engineering and submarine member of the Board of Inspection and Survey in Washington, DC. He next served in San Diego, first as Operations Officer for Commander, Submarine Flotilla ONE; then as Commanden Submarine Division FIFTY-ONE. After completing nuclear power training, Stecher commanded the precommissioning detail of JOHN MARSHALL ( S S B N - 6 1 1 ) . After her commissioning in

1962 he commanded JOHN MARSHALL'S Blue Crew during four detertent patrols (Thirty years laten Stecher was the keynote speaker at her decommissioning and rode aboard her last voyage to Bremerton).

In 1964 he became Director of Polaris Operations on the staff of the Commander-in-Chief, Atiantic.

In 1967 Stecher took command of AUSTIN ( L P D - 4 ) and in 1968 became Commander Amphibious Squadron EIGHT. Finally, he served in the Pentagon as Program Manager of a joint Navy/Marine Corps Amphibious Force study before retiring in 1971.

Stecher's decorations included the Bronze Star Medal with Gold Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal with Gold Star, and Navy Unit Commendation. Inspired to a naval career when his father was a gunboat captain on the Yangtzee Riven Stecher's career was in his family"s tradition. His cousin. Commander John W. Logan, a classmate and Navy Junion had a full naval careen including the South Pacific and later command of STRICKLAND ( D E R - 3 3 3 ) and BENHAM ( D D - 7 9 6 ) . Fatiier Captain

Lewis J. Stecher also commanded submarines A-2 and G-1 and served on L-boats in World War I and in cruisers during World War II. Brother Captain Lewis J. Stechen Jn served in the Pacific Destroyer fleet during World War 11 and later commanded COLUMBUS (CG-12).

After retirement from active duty. Bob joined RCA, working with the AEGIS program and as Program Manager for the Surface Ship Torpedo Defense smdy. He retired from RCA in 1981. The Stechers (Bob married Barbara McCormack of San Diego in 1949) have made their home in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Bob and Barbara traveled extensively throughout the world.

Captain Stecher died unexpectedly on 20 September 1995 in his Lincoln home. He is survived by wife Barbara; son Robert W. Stechen Jn of Fort Wayne,

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IN; daughters Elizabetii Baggs of Danville, CA, and Linda Kramer of Troy, MI; and seven grandchildren.

Donations in his memory are being made to the Decordova Museum and Sculpture Park, 51 Sandy Pond Road, Lincoln, MA 01773-2800.

Robert W. Stecher, Jr and Mrs. Barbara Stecher DONALD EVERETT WEED '43 Don died on 19 November 1995 after suffering a stroke while vacationing in Puerto Rico with his wife Lona. Don was bom on 13 February 1921 in Troy, New York, later moving to Middletown where he spent most of his youth actively involved with the Boy Scouts and with athletics. Like his Annapolis classmates, Don graduated early to enter World War n. He served as first lieutenant and gunnery officer on 0"BRIEN and also on DEWEY, which barely escaped sinking in the great Pacific typhoon of 1944.

After the war Don enrolled for fight training in Texas, resigning in 1946 to move to San Francisco, where he was married and where he began a lifelong career as a stock and bond broken He entered the securities business with WiUiam R. Staats & Company, later moving to Palo Alto to become associated with Morgan-Stanley, and finally Kidder-Peabody, from which he retired as Vice-President in 1991.

To the end Don led an active and healthy life. Tennis and bridge were his two serious interests, and he was a longtime member of the Palo Alto Elks Club and a founding member of the Foothills Tennis and Swimming Club, also in Palo Alto. Since 1991, Don and Lona had traveled extensively, and by all appearances were thoroughly enjoying his retirement.

Throughout his life Don was always proud of his association with the Naval Academy, and of his contribution to the war effort. As some classmates may rememben Don attended the 50th reunion at Annapolis in 1992. Classmate and friend Ed Kert was present at services held for Don in Los Altos on November 27tii.

In addition to his wife Lona, Don is survived by two sons, Steven of Palo Alto, and Kenneth of Novato, Califomia, and by two grandsons, Alexander and Spencen Don is also survived by a brothen Dn Lawrence Weed of Vermont, and by two sisters, Jane McGuire and Nancy Weed, both of New York.

Mr Steven Weed

CHARLES HENRY DEAN, JR. '48 Charies H. "Chili" Dean, Jn, who headed both the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) and Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) during his 31 -year public utility careen died of cancer at his Knoxville home on 12 November 1995.

Bom 22 October 1925 in Tennessee, Dean grew up in Sequoyah Hills.

From there he was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy where he lettered in track and field. Upon graduation with the Class of 1948, was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps.

His assignments in the Marine Corps included, among others, a teaching position at the Naval Academy's Electrical Engineering Department in the early 1950s and later Commanding Officer of the Knoxville Marine Corps Reserve Unit. Ultimately, he retired from the service as a Majon USMCR. Aprofessional engineen Dean joined KUB in 1959 and became the company's General Manager in 1971.

Throughout his professional careen he was known for his concem for customers and fellow workers, and as an administrator who balanced a concem for the bottom line with a belief in innovation.

To counteract the rising electric and gas rates and high inflation of the 1970s, he made KUB one of the first utilities in the country to hire social workers to help customers work through financial crises.

Dean became the eighth TVA Chairman and the agency's 19th Director when he was appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1981. During his nine years as a TVA Directon he helped develop innovative plans for the restoration of the agency's ttoubled nuclear program, leading to the return to service of Sequoyah Nuclear Plant in 1988.

He also oversaw the decision to cancel constraction on eight nuclear units and, drawing on his experience with KUB, helped to strengthen relations between TVA and the companies that distribute its power Dean was heavily involved in community activities. He was a member of the Civitan Club, the University of Tennessee's Chancellor's Associates, the local and national USNA Alumni Associations, the Knoxville Racquet Club, and Phi Gamma Delta. He was also an Elder of Erin Presbyterian Church and was involved with the Dogwood Arts Festival.

"Chili" Dean is remembered today as a thoughtful and compassionate man, a capable leaden a creative professionalâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the bedrock of his community. He is survived by his wife, Lottie Lavender Dean; daughters and sons-in-law, Helen and Joseph Bruner, Cammy and Mike Glover; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Laura Dean; and several grandchildren.

Rod Radcliffe '48

PETER HAMPDEN FREEMAN '48 CAPT Peter Hampden Freeman, USNR (Ret.) died suddenly at his home in Newport, RI on 5 April 1995 of acute myocardial infarction. His memorial service was held on the cliffs of Conanicut (Jamestown) Island overlooking the sea, following which his ashes were spread on the Atiantic Ocean at the entrance to Nartaganset Bay. Bom on 5 July 1925, he was the son of the late A. Clyde Freeman and Helen Pierce Freeman, and attended Exeter Academy, graduating in 1943. Following a year at Dartmouth College in the U.S. Army Air Corps Reserve, Pete entered the Naval Academy in 1944 and graduated with the Class of 1948 on 6 June 1947.

His initial assignment after graduation was in UvATOE (AKA-88), followed by a brief tour in a fleet oiler before transfer to the Submarine School at New London, where he underwent the training that was to define his lifelong careen In his active U.S. Navy service, Pete served in five submarines, culminating in command of TRIGGER (SS564). On completion of his command tow, Pete felt compelled to resign his active commission in order to devote more time to raising his three daughters, of whom he had custody.

In civilian life, he had a distinguished career devoted to pro- and anti-submarine warfare intelligence, analysis, tactics, and development while working for three major organizations engaged in those fields: Arthur D. Littie, 1961-1970; the Center for Naval Analyses, 1970-1978; and PURVIS Systems, Inc., 1978-1987. Throughout those years, Pete continued his affiliation with the uniformed Navy as a member of the U.S. Naval Reserve, in which service he held three separate commands, including a submarine reserve divisiom; a group command consisting of Surface Warfare, Ashore Undersea Warfare, Constraction Battalion, and Security Group Divisions; and a systems analysis division supporting Submarine Development Squadron TWELVE. He retired from the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1975 with the rank of Captain.

While on active duty, Pete attended the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, graduating with a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineermg. Also, in addition to the usual theater and service awards, he was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal in 1955 for his repeated attempts, at great risk to his own life, to rescue the control room watch following a battery explosion aboard POMODON (SS-486) in Hunter's Point Naval Shipyard.

Pete is survived by his wife, Ethel Tucker "Tef Freeman of Newport, RI; three daughters, Christina Freeman Kennedy of Holliston, MA, Melissa Freeman Sands of Defray Beach, FL and Sarah Freeman Jaffurs of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands; a son, Peter Hampden Freeman, Jn of Newton, MA; two stepdaughters, Elisabeth Lee Smith Golden of New Canaan, CT and Carol Howland Smith of San Diego, CA; a stepson, John Hyme Tucker Smith of Manhattan, NY; and eleven grandchildren.

Tef continues to reside in their family home at #2 Cardinal House, 17 Hammersmith Road, Newport, RI 02840.

RADM Bruce Keener, USN (Ret.) '48

"I do not know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know, the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who will have sought and found how to serve. "

The sea never changes and its works, for all the talk of men, are wrapped in mystery.

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JOSEPH RICHARD HAWVERMALE '48 CDR Joseph R. Hawvennale, USN (Ret,), 48, died 15 December 1995 in his home town of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, from cancen A funeral service was held at St. Marks Episcopal Church in Berkeley Springs with interment in the local Greenway Cemetery.

Joe was bom in Berkeley Springs on 6 March 1925. He enlisted intiieNavy's V-12 Program in 1942 while enrolled in West Vfrginia University. He received a senatorial appointmentfromthe State of West Virginia in 1944 and graduated with the Class of 1948.

After graduation he served two years in FRESNO (CL-121), home ported in Norfolk, then reported to flight training in Pensacola in 1949. He received his wings in 1950 and reported to VA-45 at Cecil Field in the Jacksonville area where he served during three deployments, including a combat tour in Korea until 1954. He was then accepted into the Naval Post Graduate School at Monterey and after three years, received his masters degree in Aeronautical Engineering (Propulsion) from the University of Minnesota in 1957.

After an assignment to the Jet Transitional Training Unit at Olathe, Kansas, he reported to VX-3 at Atiantic City for a two year tour flying F-ll-F and F-8-U aircraft. This was followed by a tour in the Command and Staff Course at the Naval War College in Newport. He then reported to VA-12 in Jacksonville. After a short tour, he was assigned to the Bureau of Naval Weapons in the Missile Propulsion Division where he was accepted into the engineering duty only designator and served for three years. This was followed by a three year tour as Director of the Navy Propulsion Laboratory at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, followed be a two year tour as Power Plants Officer on COMNAVAIRPAC staff in San Diego. He retired from the Naval service in 1969.

He then worked for General Electric at their large jet engine plant in Evendale, Ohio as manager of the Air Force J-79 engine requirements section. He left GE in 1971 to retum to his home town, where he spent the remainder of his life and worked in local govemment planning and development untilfinalretirement in 1988.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Hettie; two sons, Richard and James; and his brother Robert.

Richard G. Hawvermale LOREE COLLINS '49 Former Assemblyman, Union County Republican Chairman and joumalist Loree "Rip" Collins died 14 December 1995 in New York at the age of 88. Mr. Collins, a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, the New York University School of Business and Rutgers University Law School, also played a prominent role during the gubernatorial campaign of New Jersey Govemor Christine Todd Whitman, serving as coordinator for Northeast counties in the general election campaign. Most recently, Mn Collins served as Special Assistant at the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs. Before joining the Division of Consumer Affairs, Mr. Collins operated a career counseling service.

Bom in New York City on 10 November 1927, Mr. Collins attended Williams College, but left to join the United States Navy during the Second World War as an enlisted man. Mn Collins played football and lacrosse at Williams and the Naval Academy and was known as quite an athlete. Mr. Collins was honorably discharged shortly before VJ-Day to accept an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis. Graduated in 1949, Mn Collins was commissioned an ensign and assigned to thefleet.Mn Collins then served in the Korean Conflict. He resigned his commission in 1953 as a Lieutenant, J.G. and was placed in the standby Reserve.

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After leaving the service of his countty, Mr. ColUns JOHN GEORGE SKIDMORE '51 embarked upon a career in journalism and public reJohn G. Skidmore lations. Mr. Collins was publisher of the Rahway News of Long Beach, CaliRecord and Clark Patriot, two weekly newspapers. fornia, formerly of He worked in public relations for W.R. Grace & ComBethlehem, Pennsylvapany and was Director of Public Relations in the Denia, died 18 August partment of Labor and Industry and Special Assistant 1995 in his home of to the Commissioner of Community Affairs. natural causes. He was 67.

A joumalist by avocation, Mn Collins' tme love was public service. Committed to supporting and guidUpon graduation ing the Navy, Mr. Collins served as an advisor to the from the U.S. Naval Secretary of the Navy on education and ttaining durAcademy in 1951,2nd ing the Reagan administration, was a Trastee of the Lt John G. Skidmore Naval Academy Foundation and was Chairman of the accepted a commission Quarterdeck Committee, which he established to crein the U.S. Air Force. ate an academic chair of naval policy at the Naval His first assignment, at Academy.

Keesler AFB, Mississippi, started him on the long road as an aeronautical He served as Republican Chairman of Union County and as an Administtative Aide to the Republi- pioneen working on early satellites, a lunar probe, and can State Committee. He created the State Commis- ICBMs. sion on Investigation (SCI) and the Sports and ExpoHis next assignment was at Grand Bahama Island sition Study Commission, which brought the New Aux. AFB, GBI. Then it was off to the University of York Giants to New Jersey.

Michigan, where he received a Master's degree in Mn Collins was an Assemblyman from Union Aeronautical Engineering in 1956. From the UniverCounty and served on the Appropriations Commit- sity of Michigan, he reported to Patrick Air Force Base, as a missile range control officen tee.

In the Department of Commerce (Labor and InIn 1959 John was sent to the Boeing plant in Sedustry) he was Public Relations Director and worked attle, Washington, where he served as an Air Force as Special Assistant to the Commissioner at the De- test officer, a project engineer in test instramentation, partment of Community Affairs. and a development engineer on the Minute Man proRip was also a "Bird Dog" for Rip Miller in the gram. sixties and seventies when soliciting scholar athletes Off again, in 1963, to school at the University of was permitted. He landed and saw graduate many Connecticut and Air Force Institute of Technology, outstanding football players including Terry Murtay, for a Master's in Engineering Management, then in recently Assistant Commandant at the Academy.

1965, a tour at Headquarters Afr Force Systems Command at Andrews Afr Force Base, Maryland.

His next stop was as missile test range officer at Vandenberg Air Force Base in Califomia. Then, in JOHN BENEDICT MORIARTY, JR. '51 John Benedict Moriarty, Jn died of cancer 28 Oc- 1972, it was back to Headquarters Afr Force Systems tober 1995 in Annapolis, Maryland. A memorial ser- Command. In 1975 John was assigned to Los Angevice was held on 4 November 1995 in North Wales, les Air Force Base as a systems engineer in the space and missile systems organization. John retired from Pennsylvania.

Bom in New York City, he graduated from the the Air Force as a Lt. Colonel in 1977, completing a Naval Academy with the Class of 1951. Before enter- distinguished career in the Air Force space program, ing the Naval Academy, he attended Georgetown receiving the Afr Force Commendation Medal along University. He was an engineer with Rohm & Haas the way.

Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for over 30 Upon retiring from the miUtary, John pursued a years. During his retirement, he taught business ad- part-time career in real estate. He was an avid golfer, ministration and economics as an assistant professor a gourmet chef and a collector of stamps and art. John at Gwynedd Mercy College. loved opera music and ttavel, and was especially fond After the death of his first wife, the former Anne of Mexico.

Gage Sheridan, he married the former Ann Pertin John was memorialized at a small fanuly service (widow of Frank Perrin '51) and moved to Annapo- at St. Andrew's Chapel at the Naval Academy in late lis. He is survived by his wife, Ann P. Moriarty of Septemben and is interted in Bethlehem, Pennsylva1023 Sextant Court, Annapolis, MD 21401; two sons, nia.

John and Philip; two granddaughters; and a sisten He is survived by daughters Kathleen SkidmoreVeronica Riley of Corpus Christi, Texas.

Williams (wife of Wamahdri W. Williams) of Sevema John Moriarty (son) Park, Maryland and Cynthia R. Knutson (wife of John Knutson) of Gardena, Califomia, and by five grandchildren. A son, John David, died in 1993.

The The and The and

Lord bless thee, and keep thee: Lord make his face shine upon thee, be gracious unto thee: Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, give thee peace.

- The Fourth Book of Moses, Called Numbers 6:24-26

"The days of our lives pass all too quickly, but when we are busy and happy, as I have been during my years in the Navy, our days leave a great store of wonderful memories." â&#x20AC;˘ Arleigh A. Burke '23

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ROBERT HERMAN SCHMIDT '56

DAVID ANDREW DURGIN '55 LCDR David Andrew Durgin, USN (Ret.), 63, of Melboume Beach, Florida, died of heart and liver failure on 6 December 1995 at the Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melboume.

Duke, as he was known, was bom in Bridgeton, Maine.

He enlisted in the Navy in 1949. A year later, he was enrolled at the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Bainbridge, MD, entering the Naval Academy a year laten Upon graduation, 3 June 1955, he was ordered to MCCARD (DD-882). Duke was selected for Submarine School in January 1957. His first submarine assignment was CROAKER (SSK-246), with subsequent tours in DIABLO (SS-479) and the infamous, bachelorcrewed ARCHERFISH (AGSS-311). In June 1962, he attended the Naval Postgraduate School with a follow-on tour on the staff of Commanden SUBPLOT SEVEN in Yokosuka, Japan. In June 1965, Duke made his retum to ARCHERHSH as Executive Officen This was his last sea assignment.

In June 1967, he reported to the Naval Scientific and Technical Intelligence Center (NAVSTIC), later to be changed to the Naval Intelligence Support Center (NISC), where he served until his retirement from active Naval service in June 1974. Shortly after retfrement, he became employed by the Oceanic Division of Westinghouse Electric Corporation in Annapolis. As Duke would say, he had come almost full cfrcle geographically. He married his wife, Joy, in November 1984 and retfred completely in 1992, relocating to Florida that same year.

Duke will be remembered in many ways, but what is paramount, besides his quiet enthusiasm for life, was his unselfishness and genuine modesty. The dedication and tenacity that he mustered each fall as he readied himself for the 150 pound football season could never go unnoticed. Baseball, howeven was his favorite sport, playing behind homeplate on the Plebe and Varsity teams for four years. When not engaged in adiletics, Duke could often be found exercising his tonsorial expertise during the academic year and summer craise.

Since graduating. Duke's generosity to the Naval Academy Alumni Association exceeded the normal retum. He was a special guy who certainly appreciated die earlier opportunity afforded him, and gave back in spades to the system that allowed him to better his station. All of his many friends and, in particular, die Class of 1955, are privileged for thefr association with him.

Duke is survived by his wife Joy Durgin. A Memorial Service was held at St. Paul Lutiieran Church, Melboume Beach, Florida on 11 December 1995. His ashes were scattered at sea. Memorial conttibutions may be made to tiie U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association in memory of D.A. "Duke"" Durgin, Class of 1955.

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EDWARD LEE BORDEN '58

CDR Edward L. Borden, USN (Ret.) died at home on 22 October 1995 of a cardiac artest complicated by diabetes. A Memorial service was held on 26 October at the national Presbyterian Church in Washington, DC, and his ashes will be scattered at sea off the coast of San Diego after a pier-side service.

A native of San Diego, Ed graduated from USNA with tiie Class of 1958 and was commissioned an Ensign, USN. According to a classmate, he was "A true Navy man...eager to help, but quick to criticize and cortect anytiiing that was not up to par with Navy standards and ttaditions." He began his service in desttoyers, serving on LIND and PREBLE. After attendance at the Naval Postgraduate School, where he got an MSEE, served successively in PICUDA (SS-382) and TRUTTA (SS-421); both operating from Key West. Bob eamed he went to Nuclear Propulsion School and began suba second B.S. degree (Mechanical Engineering) at the marine service aboard PERMCT. Subsequentiy, he was Naval PG School from 1961-63, and then retumed to assigned at the Long Beach Naval shipyard as an EDO, sea in RUNNER (SS-426), and as Exec in CUTLASS (SS- then to Washington, DC for service with NAVSHIPS 478); both operating from Norfolk. Following duty and NAVELEX, where he was Supervisor of the on CINCLANT staff. Bob rettuned to the Naval Acad- REWSON project. This led to a final assignment at emy in 1971, where he taught in the Engineering De- the NAVELEX System Engineering Center in San Diego as the REWSON Project Liaison Officer and partment, and then served as Assistant Director of Athletics. He was also officer representative, succes- Electtonic Support Measures Officen sively, of the Soccer and Football teams. In 1975, Bob His decorations and medals include the Navy became the first Dfrector of the Naval Academy Prep Commendation Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, School in Newport when NAPS was relocated from Naval Expeditionary Medal, and National Defense Bainbridge, MD. Medal with star.

In 1980, Ed retired under a medical disability as a Bob retired from the Navy in 1977, and went to work with VITRO Corporation in Gaithersburg, MD. result of bypass surgery and retumed to the WashingWith most of his project work in Newport, Bob was ton, DC area where he worked for several companies. assigned to manage an expanded VITRO office in At thetimeof his death, he was employed at S.T. Research as a program manager Active in his church Middletown, RI, from 1979-90.

In 1991, Bob and Bunny opened a GEICO office and community, he was a deacon and elder in the Presin Middletown, where Bob also served as an agent byterian Church (USA), taught Sunday school, served until his death. He was a pillar of St. Mary's Episco- as a youth advison and assisted with parish ministry.

He assumed leadership roles in scouting and coached pal church in Portsmouth, where he sang in the choin and was twice a vestryman. He also served on the youth soccer Boards of Directors of the Newport County Chamber Ed's devotion to his family continues to live of Commerce and Armed Services YMCA, and as a through his wife, Gloria, and his four children: member of the Newport Artillery Company. In addi- Caroline, Beth, Cliff, and Cynthia; his in-laws: Mike, tion to his lady, Bunny, of 60 Young Drive, Portsmouth Dan and Lynda; and his eight granddaughters. His RI 02871, Bob leaves a son, Paul S. (USNA '80) and favorite activities included his Friday night date with two grandchildren of Manassas, VA; a daughter, Car- Gloria, attending Navy football games and Class lunrie Keeley of Exeten NH; a brothen Captain Sneed cheons, playing with his granddaughters, using his Schmidt, USN (Ret.), who was also a submarinen of computen decorating cakes, reading westems, watchJacksonville, FL; and sisters Marie Austin of Atianta ing old movies, andttaveling.A recent highlight of and Dorothy Shaw of Sherwood, Arkansas. his life was a camping vacation in Yosemite last July Donations in Bob's memory may be made to the with his entfre family.

ALS Association of RI, 2845 Post Road, Suite 108, Despite a long history of multiple illnesses, Ed Warwick, RI 02886; or to St. Mary's Episcopal lived afiill,courageous life committed to his family, Church, 324 E Main Road, Portsmoutii, RI 02871. his Naval and civihan careers, and most importantly, Howard Burdick '56 the Lord Jesus Christ.

His wife, Gloria, will continue to reside at 8003 Log Cabin Court, Springfield, VA. Memorial donations for Ed may be made to the Class of 1958 Memorial Fund at the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni AsNow the laborer's task is o 'er; sociation.

Now the battle day is past; Gloria Borden Now upon the farther shore Lands the voyager at last.

Note: The above obituary is being run for the second time because we did not include CDR Borden's photograph in the January-February column. Please accept our sincerest - John Ellerton apologies for this error [Hymn (1870), st. I[

CDR Bob Schmidt, USN (Ret.), 62, left us on Tuesday moming, 2 January 1996, at the Newport, RI Hospital, after a stoic battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). During a Eucharist of the Resurtection at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Portsmouth, RI on Friday, 5 January, Father William Payton observed that Bob would be the first to acknowledge he required no character references. A standing room only congregation of Bob's family, friends, shipmates, and associates communed and remembered in full agreement.

He was interted in the churchyard cemetery.

Bob was bom in St. Joseph, Missouri, and entered the Naval Academy via Columbia Prep in Washington, DC. As a midshipman, he was a stalwart member of the 150 pound football team, Eastem Intercollegiate champions in 1955; and more than held his own across the board of academics and other activities.

Following graduation, he went off to Pensacola and flight training, where he manied Mary Lou H. "Bunny" Hall. When die medics decided Bob's eyes required duty on the bridge at sea instead of in the cockpit. Bob went to sea in RICH (DD-820). In 1958, he completed Submarine Officers' School, and then

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The Naval Academy Lamp Sirrica, LTD. is proud to announce the availability of the Official U.S. Naval Academy Lamp.

The distinctive Academy Coat-of-Arms is vividly re-created in gold on the black parchment shade.

This classic desk lamp is hand-polished and handassembled of the finest solid brass and features a solid black marble base and centerpiece. Indeed, the lamp makes an impressive statement of quality about the owner.

You can also have your lamp personalized with an engraved brass plate affixed to the marble base. The Naval Academy Lamp is a tremendous value as you are able to purchase direct from Sirrica, Ltd. Of course, you must be completely satisfied with the quality of your lamp or you may retum it within fifteen days for exchange or refund.

Whether selected for your personal use or as an expressive, thoughtful gift, the Naval Academy Lamp is certain to command attention.

For faster service, credit card orders may be placed by dialing toll free 1-800-346-2884.

All callers should request to speak with Operator 772USN. NOTE: For Christmas delivery, all orders must be telephoned or postmarked by December 10.

Symbolizing a tradition of excellence for the home or office.

Solid Marble; Ht. 22"; Wt. 8 Lbs.; Solid Brass

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Please accept m y order for the following U. S. Naval A c a d e m y Lamp(s) QUANTITY

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II. S. Naval Academy Grandfather A k 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.

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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.

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